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Ngo ngo, quick! Your mom might go to the burger stand already.

There!

Shit, the flame went out.

Again, again.

Damn.

Ngo, don't breathe for a little bit.

You're blowing on the candle!

One more!

Hold on. The flame went out again.

Wait!

There we go!

Happy birthday to you!

Happy birthday to you!

- Happy birthday, happy birthday! - There’s Ngo.

- Happy birthday— - It seems a bit early for a concert, Ngo.

Happy birthday to you!

Happy birthday to you!

Happy birthday to you!

Happy birthday, happy birthday!

Happy birthday to—

What is that, Ngo?

Cake!

Cake?

He said it was a 'cake'.

Happy birthday to you!

Happy birthday to you!

Happy birthday!

Happy birthday

to you!

Guess who?

'Guess who?' Really?

You’re the only one here with a harelip in the whole village!

Happy birthday, Ma!

Thank you!

The Scout who will recite the

Scout Oath and Law is Timothy Reyes.

Forward, brothers!

Quiet.

Quiet down, class.

Quiet.

Stop it.

Quiet, class.

Ngongo! Ngongo!

Come on, bestie!

I don’t want to! I really don’t!

Hey! Hold on!

She doesn’t want to.

If two is raised to the third power,

and the quantity is raised to the fourth power,

then subtracted by two to the power of five,

what is the resulting value?

Go and raise your hand!

Yes, New Ilalim Elementary School?

128 is correct!

We have a winner!

Congratulations!

Thank you, sir.

Peace be with you.

And also with you.

Let us offer each other a sign of peace.

- Peace be with you. - Peace be with you.

Just try walking out.

I’ll smack you on the head.

You know, out of all the people with harelip,

you’re the most sensitive.

How am I supposed to walk out? This is our stall.

Well, that’s you, isn’t it?

If your mom’s the “Burger Queen,”

then you’re the walkout king.

Son of a bitch.

Wait. Which one's mine?

This? This one? This one.

This one.

Go on, finish your story. Don’t leave us hanging!

We were shocked, Auntie.

Oh?

- Why? - Ngo here...

started drooling.

One went this way, another splashed over here.

- Auntie, she’s really pretty! - Really?

Really?

She’s new at the foundation, Auntie.

I even checked if she had a harelip.

Auntie, she doesn’t.

The one beside her is the one with a cleft palate. The kid.

She has a child?

Ah, no. No!

But he's about to give her one.

The kid’s one of the beneficiaries there, Auntie.

- Hmm. - She’s a social worker.

I think she's a trainee.

Still new.

Still single, Auntie.

She has smooth skin, so pretty, a morena, and kind.

What does she look like? Tell me!

Does she look like any actress I know?

Wait.

- She’s morena… - Morena...

- Pretty, and she has long hair. - Long hair?

Yeah, long hair.

And then...

And kinda like that, the one walking toward us.

She’s got a sharp nose, too.

- Which one? - She looks exactly like her!

Like her!

- Like that. Sharp nose, morena, pretty. - Which one?

There. Hey!

Which one of them?

Move out of the way!

Why did you do that?

Auntie, that’s Scarlet.

- Hello, ma'am. - That’s who we were talking about.

Scarlet, good afternoon.

Good afternoon, ma'am.

- I’m a friend of Ngo and Webster. - Oh.

You told me yesterday you’d handle the snacks?

I was thinking maybe you’d like to ride along with me to the foundation.

Perfect! That’s perfect timing. Come on, Ngo!

Auntie, she’s the one we were talking about.

- This is Scarlet. - Oh, I see.

You were talking about me?

About what?

It's nothing! Nothing!

You’re such a jerk.

- You just run your mouth. - Let’s go.

So the kids can have their snacks too.

- Let’s go. - Ow!

Let’s go.

Ma, we’ll head out now.

- Auntie. - Alright, alright.

- Bye, ma'am. - Okay, Scarlet.

Ngo! Message me what time you’ll be home, okay!

Yes, Ma!

Ngo, your mom’s really beautiful, huh?

Wow, harsh.

You pretty much said my friend looks like a dickhead.

No way! That is not what I said.

And besides, Ngo here’s getting reconstructive surgery right after my ward.

So I’m sure he’s gonna be really handsome.

Ohh, hear that?

Keep your pants on!

Don't be a dick.

Why is your name “Ngongo,” anyway?

At first I thought it was a joke.

But it's true.

That your real name is “Ngongo.” I thought it was just a nickname.

It’s a long story.

His lips will start shaking before he’s done.

Your ears will get tired.

Your nose will start bleeding waiting for it to end.

Anyway, when Auntie was pregnant with him,

his father got into an accident.

Auntie got depressed.

Started drinking, went all out.

So when he came out, he looks like a bad hangover.

She gave birth, went home.

From the hospital up to his baptism at the church,

everyone just kept calling my best friend “Ngongo”.

Now you know.

Good thing Auntie recovered, though.

They meant to give him a name-change.

But turns out it’s expensive! You pay per letter!

So how does a cleft actually happen?

While the baby is in embryonic development,

during the first trimester of pregnancy,

there are several facial processes that need to fuse together.

A cleft lip happens when the upper part of the lip doesn’t fuse.

While a cleft palate is an opening that can extend up toward the roof of the mouth.

Most of the time they occur together, though sometimes they don’t.

The causes are what we call 'multifactorial'.

Often, of course,

there’s a genetic predisposition.

Meaning there’s a history of it in the family.

Or it could be environmental factors.

Like smoking, drinking alcohol,

or certain medications that affect normal tissue fusion.

That’s why, together with the Kanguso Foundation

and children with cleft lip and cleft palate

along with our older volunteers who work here at the foundation

who weren’t given the chance to undergo surgery

due to complicated processes related to their age

like Ngo who is with us here today—

together with his friends who are professionals, of course,

who have stable jobs and a source of income—

they’re here to help whenever there’s an operation.

Alright.

Are you okay, son?

You're so beautiful.

Oh, Scarlet.

These are the rest of our friends. Mine and Ngongo’s.

This is Oxford, Colin, and Miriam.

- Hello! - Hi!

You look gorgeous.

What did you do?

Psst. Hey!

Don't be so loud.

Sorry!

I thought you were one of us!

Hi! I’m Miriam.

Mimi for short!

Mimi?

Mimi!

She has a harelip, too.

Oh, is that so?

Scarlet, can I talk to you for a bit? Let’s step outside.

- We'll be right back. - Have you eaten already?

We just finished eating.

We haven’t even digested our food yet.

Are you guys always this lively?

You mean chaotic? Yeah.

You know, I’ve only been here a few weeks, but I’m really enjoying it.

I hope I see more of you here at the foundation.

And you, ma’am, can we come visit you too?

Stop it! You're ruining the moment!

Did you mean 'visit' as in court me?

I was hoping, yeah…

Okay!

Dang!

Nice one!

Let’s take a picture, come on!

One, two, three!

One, two, three!

Nice!

Thank you, Scarlet.

Sorry about my friends they’re all a bit… you know!

Hey, we look alike!

Hey!

What's the matter with you?

I’m nervous.

It’s my first time.

I’m not used to this.

I’m really proud of you, you know.

When I found out you were going to court Scarlet,

man, I got your back!

I was like, “Finally!”

You finally got the courage.

There were many you could have courted where you had a chance before.

You're the only one who was a coward, boy!

Hey! Hey, Ngo!

Why are you spacing out?

Focus! Stay focused!

- Guys! Guys! - Hey!

He can’t just be standing there.

Gaping with a harelip is another level of yikes.

There’s a saying, right?

Practice makes perfect.

But nobody’s perfect.

So why practice?

“Why practice?”

You idiots!

How can you have a harelip and two braincells?

Hurry, we need to practice! Quick, clear that out.

Faster! Move that!

There! Hurry!

Hey, mister!

- Come here. Are you a customer? - Why sir?

Help us out first, quick!

Lady with the bangs!

Give us a push here.

The table! Give me the table!

Miss! Hurry!

Give me the chair! Faster!

Hurry up! Double time! We’ve got a lot to catch up on!

Boss, here!

There! All set! Thank you!

All good!

What practice? What do you mean “practice”?

We’ll pretend we’re Scarlet’s family.

Got it? We’re doing role play.

I’m the director.

Mimi!

You’ll be Scarlet, okay?

Find something to wear.

- Yes, sir! - Collins!

Come here.

You’re the father, okay?

Okay, sir. What should I wear?

My God, Collins! Whatever you like!

Do we even know them?

Wear sportswear, a national costume, anything!

My God! You’re getting on my nerves!

Okay, okay! Sorry, direk! Sorry!

Me?

I guess I’ll be the mom. I'll wear this.

Direk?

Direk?

What about me?

Am I included? What am I?

Okay, Oxford.

Wait.

You’re their dog.

Huh?

A dog? Do I look like a dog?

You all get good roles, and I’m the dog?

- The hell... - Oxford,

in showbiz, whether your role is big or small,

what matters is you're part of the scene.

Think about it:

What if they really have a dog, and we don’t get to practice that part?

Then Ngo’s in trouble.

Alright, let me hear your bark.

Like this?

Brilliant! See? Perfect! Fits you perfectly!

- Yeah, direk! - Right?

Thank you so much!

- This works. - Okay, go.

Okay.

This is the door. Okay?

You’ll enter from there.

Alright, we’re ready.

Find your spots.

In three, two, one,

action! Go!

Hello? Hello!

Cut!

What “hello”?

What is this, the province? “Hello”?

Are Scarlet’s family poor? You saw they have a car, right?

And you say “hello”? Use the doorbell!

Take two.

That was dumb.

Okay, take two.

In three, two, one,

action! Doorbell!

- Ding-dong! - Good.

- Ding-dong! - Enter!

Oh, Scarlet?

Hello, Scarlet?

Hi, Ngongo!

- Hello! - Cut!

Mimi, what did you say?

“Hi, Ngongo!” and “Hello!”

Why? Does Scarlet have a harelip?

No! Well, I cannot—

Exactly!

She speaks normally. Can you do that?

Uh, no.

Then why did you speak?

You’re ruining the character.

It should feel real.

Not like that.

Say it like that again, I’ll punch you—

- Okay, okay! - Why did you even speak?

- Easy! Easy! - Oh my gosh!

Why would she speak?

Okay! Okay!

Sorry, direk! Sorry, guys!

Do it properly. Oh my God.

You’re all so dumb.

Alright, take three.

After the doorbell, enter.

Scarlet, don’t talk.

Copy? I’ll hit you with this chair.

Don’t talk, okay?

Okay.

Take three in three, two, one… action! Doorbell.

- Ding-dong! - Enter.

Scarlet, don’t talk.

There. That's right. Go straight.

Ow! Ow! Ow!

- Cut! - Ow!

What was that? What happened?

Oxford bit me!

That hurt! Why’d you bite me?

Oxford, why’d you bite him? Why are you biting people?

Hey!

I’m a dog!

Are you stupid?

Of course I don’t know him. He walked into the house.

I’m gonna bite him.

That's what dogs do. Right?

Fair point? Okay.

Okay, fine.

Fair point.

He should calm me down.

I’m a dog, after all.

Okay, fine.

Take four.

Okay, in three, two, one, action!

- Doorbell. - Ding-dong!

Enter. Scarlet!

There!

Okay, there’s the dog.

Okay, okay. There!

Good boy, good boy.

Go to the father. Ask for blessing.

Sir, I ask for your blessing.

Who are you?

Cut! Cut! Cut!

Why did you call cut?

Only I call cut.

Didn’t you see? I was about to get shot.

Why do you have a gun? Where did you get that?

That’s too much. Is Scarlet’s family really that violent?

That’s what Oxford said.

Oh, um...

Because he’s the father.

That’s a natural reaction. He’s the father.

Look at me. I’m a dog, right?

I’m super protective.

That’s normal. He’s the father.

He loves his children.

Okay. Fine. Okay.

But don’t point the gun. That’s Ngo, come on.

Why didn’t you ask for his blessing?

Yeah, why didn’t you?

Remember, respect! Respect! We've been over this.

Take five!

Action!

Doorbell.

- Ding-dong! - Enter.

Scarlet. Don’t talk.

There, calm the dog.

Good boy. Good boy.

Okay, bow to her father.

Sir, I ask for your blessing.

There. Now go to the mother.

Ask for the mother's blessing.

Uhm—

Hello, mommy.

Hello— Oh!

What the fuck?

Does he have a harelip?

Hey! Cut! Cut!

Don’t talk to Ngo like that!

Yeah! He loves her!

Why’d you insult him? That’s too much!

Seriously!

You know Ngo has a speech problem!

Yeah. And is that how Scarlet’s mom would act?

Didn’t you hear what I said?

Didn’t I say this is practice?

Yeah, I know. He has a speech problem.

But does Scarlet’s mom know that?

Huh? Does she?

She doesn’t, right?

So what, she’s not allowed to be shocked?

What, she just accepts it right away?

This is the worst-case scenario.

What happens if that's how they treat you?

Is that how you’ll react?

If they disrespect you, will you disrespect them back?

Right in front of Scarlet?

Of course not.

I’ll say,

even if I have a harelip, my intentions toward your daughter are good.

There! That’s it!

Stop acting like you know better than me!

Then you be the director!

My job’s so hard!

- Easy! Easy! Easy! - Calm down!

You fucking idiots!

Let’s just do this, please.

Let’s finish this.

Quick! From the top!

Let’s go, let’s go!

In three, two, one, action!

Hi, Ngo. Come in.

Bro, sit over there.

Go to the other side.

Hurry up!

Ngo, come here. Come in.

Sit here.

Ngo,

are you looking for something?

Uh, no. Just looking around.

Do you have a dog?

Oh, you. You’re funny, Ngo.

No. We don’t have a dog.

Let,

just have him sit so you can leave right away.

Bro, please.

What I mean is,

so you can both head out soon.

Maybe you have somewhere to be.

A meeting or something.

Ngo, go ahead. Sit here.

Thank you, ma’am.

Sweetie, introduce us to your friend.

What’s your name, hijo?

I'm Ngongo, ma'am.

Oh, hijo,

what she means is what’s your real name?

Your name?

It’s really Ngo-Ngo.

What Mom and Dad are asking

is the name you were born with.

The one on your birth certificate.

Is that what your mother named you?

Bro,

Ma,

Pa,

his name really is “Ngongo.”

And his nickname

is Ngo.

Oh, I see. Is that so?

Sorry about that.

We just couldn’t understand you.

Alright, alright. Let’s eat.

It’s bad to keep the food waiting.

Dear, pass the coconut.

And give some to Ngo too.

Thank you.

Are you okay?

Why are you sipping through your nose?

You should use your mouth.

Maybe you should

put the straw here

so no air gets in.

Boys.

Bro, really.

- Are you okay? - I’m okay.

Just eat. Please, go ahead and eat.

- Rice? - Yes.

I’m okay. Later.

I’ll just watch for now.

Banana?

I’ll just have a banana.

Guys! Guys!

It’s Ngo! He’s here!

What happened? Did they have a dog?

What’s up, lover boy?

So how’d the meet-the-parents go?

So, Ngo? Did they have a dog?

What happened, Ngo? What happened?

Ngo, what?

Did they have a dog?

What's with the suspense?

- So? - We failed. Totally failed.

Ngo…

What happened?

Nothing, Ma. Let’s not talk about it.

Come on, what?

Did they have a dog?

No!

Her brother’s the one who hurt me.

Damn it!

So no dog after all.

All that effort, wasted!

I should’ve just been the brother, huh?

Man, you guys are such clowns!

- I’m out. - Wait, where are you going?

I'm walking out.

Idiot.

It's because you kept asking, piece of shit! You’re so damn loud!

I thought there was a dog!

Hey!

Shut up!

I’ll punch you, okay?

I’ll break your face.

Stop talking, okay? Stop talking.

Don’t say a word.

Wow! So happy! Show-offs!

You’re really going all out, huh!

Straight-up eating each other’s faces.

Your nose is all soaked!

Sir!

- Are these peanuts hot? - Huh?

Deaf.

It’s so clear.

You didn’t hear?

Hey! Hey!

Hey!

These people are crazy. Right here, on top of each other!

Animals!

Hey!

- Why are you there? - What’s your problem, man?

I’m the one with a problem?

You’re the ones on top of each other. Like some softcore flick.

- Pay for these, boss. - Pay? Yeah, I’ll pay!

What did they say? Okay, never mind.

Kids these days.

So many people around and you’re all over each other!

I’ll just call Scarlet.

Ma, seriously!

You keep calling!

Hello?

Scarlet?

Hello, Ngo?

Why did you call?

No, it’s just—

I just wanted to ask—

how you felt earlier.

Were you turned off, or what?

Huh?

- What? - Wait, um—

I’m asking—

how you felt earlier,

were you turned off?

What did you feel?

Sorry, Ngo.

I really can’t understand you, Choppy.

Chop-choppy.

There.

Were you turned off earlier—

earlier—were you turned off?

Because earlier I couldn’t tell what you felt.

Were you turned off?

Sorry, Ngo. It’s really choppy.

Chop-choppy?

How about now? Hello?

Can you hear me? Were you turned off?

Were you turned off earlier?

How did you feel?

Huh? What was that?

Were you turned off? Turned off!

It’s choppy, Ngo.

Turn— I’ll just turn this off!

You keep saying it’s choppy,

my mouth’s the one that’s chopped up!

Damn it.

Ngo, I’m sorry, okay?

I really couldn’t understand you.

Maybe it was the signal?

Ah, no— it was the phone.

I already threw it away. It sucked.

That explains it.

I tried calling you again the next day,

but you weren’t reachable anymore.

So I didn't try again. Anyway, like I said,

we've got another operation the day after tomorrow.

I’ll get to talk to you then.

You wanted to talk to me?

You mean you wanted to talk to me?

About what?

Ah, I mean—

did you miss me?

No. I just—

I wanted to apologize

for how my brothers acted.

And I also want to say sorry

for inviting you to the house right away.

I don’t even know how to make it up to you.

So I’m really sorry.

No, it’s nothing. Forget about it.

But if you want to make it up to me,

let’s just go on another date.

A date?

Of course!

I hope

it's just the two of us this time,

no interruptions.

No other people.

Yes! Yes! Let me handle it. I've got it.

So, how?

When?

Tomorrow night.

I’ll message you.

I’ll buy a new phone and message you.

Don’t worry. I’ll make our date special.

Thank you, Ngo.

You’re welcome.

Wow!

Come on, take 10K off.

Alright, fine. I’ll give it to you.

- Really? - Yes.

Thank you!

- Alright. - there, there.

You can check the phone.

Okay. Count the money.

Oh wow, my son’s going to be so happy.

I’ll set the wallpaper now.

Look, my phone’s the oldest model.

Okay! That’s my expertise.

I’ll come up with a great menu.

Like what?

- Complete. - Complete?

From appetizer to main course to dessert.

- Nice! - Wow!

Make it really good, okay?

Like, really delicious!

Can I request

our favorite caldereta?

Menudo, adobo…

But for the caldereta, add lots of cheese!

Lots of cheese!

Yeah!

What’s that?

Cheese!

The cheese!

Cheese!

I'll take care of the videoke.

Just one word with Kap,

- I gotchu! - Oh, wow!

Captain's favorite!

- Do everything! - As for me, I'll prepare other things.

- Like what? - The lights, the flowers...

- Wow! - Which colors?

You have to do that, okay?

I’m counting on you.

Mimi, don’t let me down.

- Of course! - Don't let me down.

We'll take care of their date, right?

Damn you guys!

You bunch of harelips!

And you’re talking while eating?

I can’t understand anything, okay?

I didn’t get anything!

Did you think—

real life has subtitles?

Do you see any subtitles here?

- Sit down! - I can’t understand anything!

Sit down. Breathe! Breathe! Breathe!

Wait, okay.

There are no subtitles here, okay?

Okay?

Okay, that’s enough.

Just think of it this way—

Your focus is to find an amazing gift.

The kind of gift that’ll make Scarlet say "yes".

You don't have to tell me twice.

I’ve got it covered.

Okay, okay! Let’s move! Move!

- Don't you trust me? - No! No. I trust you.

Okay, let’s move.

- Let’s go. - Grab that thing.

- I’ve got you, okay? - Thank you.

How much is the food again?

You handle that, okay?

I’ll take care of it. Just relax.

Hey. Where are you going?

It’s almost curfew. Go home already. You'll get your ass arrested!

Hey, don’t forget what you promised!

Thank you, Webster!

That food was so salty.

I’m thirsty.

Hello.

Hello.

I’d like to buy something.

Sorry, but I really can’t understand people with a cleft.

I’ll buy.

I’m buying. I have money. I’ll buy.

If you wanted to buy something,

you should’ve asked your “normal” friend

to talk to me.

Because the two of us won’t understand each other. I’m really sorry.

Wow! Wow! Wow!

- Why? - My friend’s normal?

So what am I? Abnormal?

- Huh? - I’m abnormal?

- Huh? - Abnormal?

Huh? I really…

Sorry. I really don’t understand what you’re saying.

I don’t understand anything. Sorry. I’m really sorry.

You should just buy somewhere else.

No! I’m buying here. I’m already here.

- Let me buy. - Let’s try, okay?

But don’t get your hopes up.

Still, we’ll try. Okay?

- Alright. - Okay, go.

Game.

I want to buy.

- Buy what? - Softdrink.

This is what I was talking about.

Damn it.

- Nyokning. - Softdrink.

I’m buying a softdrink.

Toothpick?

Softdrink!

Nyokning. O-ink, O-ink, O-ink?

Ballpen ink?

- Ink? - Softdrink.

Oh, here. Softdrink.

Bottle.

With a cap.

Sweet potato? You open it.

Then put a straw.

Then you drink it.

Like that. Softdrink.

- Hopia? - Softdrink!

I’m buying a softdrink.

- I can’t— - Here. I’m buying a softdrink! Um—

- Sputnik? - Here, here.

Mountain Dew.

- Mountain Dew. - I don’t know about you.

- Mountain Dew. - I don’t know about you either.

- Mountain Dew. - I don’t know about you either.

- Mountain Dew. - I don’t know about you either.

I’m buying Mountain Dew.

You keep saying “I don’t know about you.”

But that’s what you’re telling me.

I already don’t understand.

I don’t understand anything.

Ah. This is easier.

Pepsi.

Pepsi.

I’m buying a softdrink. Pepsi.

Vitamin C.

You caught a chill, huh?

I knew it.

Vitamin—

You caught a chill. That’s why you want Vitamin C.

You’re not feeling well.

How many milligrams do you want?

You know, I don’t actually sell Vitamin C here.

You should have tried the pharmacy. But...

I’m willing. I have some inside.

- Vitamin? Milligram? - How many milligrams?

No milligrams!

I want Pepsi! Pepsi!

That's what I said. Vitamin C. I’ll give you some.

- No, no, no. - Let’s just end this.

Here, this one. Not that. Erase, erase, erase.

Softdrink, Mirinda.

- Mirinda. - Moringa goes well with Vitamin C.

You know, it really boosts you.

I tried that before. I got stronger.

That slight dizzy feeling I had, when I drank Vitamin C with moringa—

- Woo! - Oh my!

- What's wrong with you? - Why are you getting mad?

You’re so stupid!

- So are you! - Wow!

You understood that?

- What was that? - But what I’m buying,

- you don’t understand! Huh? - Hey! Hey! What are you—

How about clean your ears!

Don’t do that!

I already said it. Don't you understand?

Hey, you!

- You’re going too far! - Oh, really?

You’re the one going too far!

You’ve got some nerve!

I’m the one being patient with you!

And you’ve got such a bad temper!

What do you actually want to buy?

Coke! Coke! Coke!

Coke? So it’s just Coke!

Just wait. I’ll get it for you!

Wait!

Not just Coke.

Coke Zero!

Mmm… smells good!

Put it here. Hey!

- What? - Are all the dishes ready?

All set. I’m going through them one by one.

I’m listing everything down.

So when it’s time to cook,

- it's all prepared! - Here comes the videoke machine!

Make it delicious, okay? Hey! The videoke machine is here.

- There we go! - Is it okay to be place here?

We have karaoke.

Move it a little bit here. There!

There! All set.

- Wait a sec, okay? - Okay, okay.

Let me finish my list.

Does that mic work?

It works! It works!

Ngo!

Come here.

Ma?

Oh?

What’s this, Ma? An iPhone?

Mm!

I used up all my savings for that phone.

And I already set our photo as your wallpaper.

Wow! Thank you, Ma!

Perfect timing. I can finally tell Scarlet where we’re going later.

Seriously?

Scarlet again?

I bought you that phone

so you won't look pitiful. I wish you'd answer my calls, though.

Thank you, Ma. Thank you.

Alright, I’m heading out, Ma. I’m going now.

Hello?

Guess who.

Cut it out.

Those “guess who” games won’t work on me.

All my friends have harelips.

Who is this?

- Guess who. - Oh!

Wow.

An iPhone!

Where’d you get that?

You didn’t recognize my voice, huh?

How would I?

All my friends sound like sea lions.

And why do you have an iPhone?

You owe me for this and you go buy yourself an iphone?

It’s a gift from my mom.

Wow, lucky you!

- Right? - It’s nice, huh.

So where’s that “special” thing you were talking about?

Come on now!

Madam!

Give it here.

- This is special, huh? - Yeah!

Here.

See? Cute, right?

Aside from being cute, if you press its foot,

you can record a message.

Yeah, then press its hand,

- and it’ll play back what you said. - you can record a message.

So at night,

when she hugs it, she’ll hear your “I love you.”

Nice, right?

- What do you think? - Yeah, it’s good.

Let me try.

Okay, try it.

Press then record?

Yeah, press it there.

I love you.

Press here too, quick.

I love you.

Delete it. Delete that. You do the recording.

Why me?

Delete it. You do the recording.

Why me? I’m not the one courting her.

Just delete it. You do it!

You keep repeating it, you sound crazy.

I love you.

Oh! Ngo is calling. Come on!

- Hello! - I love you.

Are you guys done there?

Yeah, Ngo! I brought lots of flowers, and—

Are you done there?

Yeah, I finished cooking too.

What about the karaoke?

All set, Ngo. Everything’s ready—

Then what are you still doing there?

Then leave already.

Didn’t Scarlet say

no people, no interruptions? Get out of there!

Fuck—

Fuck you.

Fuck you.

Fuck you, fuckface.

Let's meet at the store.

We can walk together to the Foundation.

I'll be there by 6 PM. I'll wait for you.

Bro.

Bro, please pass me a towel.

Hand it over, hurry up!

[Text message] Hi, Ngo. I’m leaving in five minutes.

Wow! A teddy bear, huh!

This is for you too!

Ngongo?

- Ngo! - Yes?

Don’t!

Wait! Wait! Please!

You’ve got the nerve to court our sister with a harelip.

- Don't— - Get over here.

You know what, Ngo?

You don’t belong in our family.

And you definitely don’t belong with Letlet, you asshole!

Stay away from our sister.

Yes, sir.

Yes, sir!

Wait, please!

Please stop!

Just spelling it out for you.

Huh?

I don’t ever want to see your face in this house again.

- Yes, sir! - Okay.

That’s enough, that’s enough.

Don't—

Let’s go. Let’s go, bro!

Oh my Goodness!

Oh no, poor guy!

This is terrible.

Oh no, he got beaten up. Help!

Help! Help over here!

Oh no, poor thing.

Let’s help him. Poor guy.

Who is this? Oh no! It’s Ngongo!

It’s Ngongo—he’s fine. It’s okay. It’s okay.

It’s just Ngongo! It's okay. It's okay.

It’s just Ngongo!

Just Ngongo! He’s fine, he’s fine! Believe me, he’s fine!

Alright, go on! Go on, it’s late. Go home now. Go on, go on!

See? Go on! He’s getting up. Ngo!

He's okay already.

Oh.

Oh.

Nice one!

Here.

Two.

Zero.

Zero.

Five.

Zero. Zero. Zero.

Two.

Zero.

Zero. Zero.

Nine. Five.

♪ Why is my life like this? ♪

♪ Feels like there’s no hope left in the world. ♪

♪ We’re always being pulled apart. ♪

♪ Don’t they know what I feel for you is real? ♪

Ma’am Queen! Ma’am Queen!

- Hey, Scarlet! - Have you seen Ngo?

Weren’t you together?

No, I’ve been looking for him.

Do you want to go find him with me?

Yes, yes! Come on.

Okay.

♪ I can’t bring myself to look for anyone else, ♪

♪ 'cause you’re the only one I want. ♪

♪ Do you know when I’m with you, ♪

♪ every moment just feels right? ♪

♪ My heart’s breaking, screaming out, ♪

♪ my mind, my whole being’s a mess. ♪

♪ This life of mine means nothing ♪

♪ if I lose your love. ♪

♪ My heart’s breaking, screaming out, ♪

♪ my mind, my whole being’s a mess. ♪

♪ Your love’s the only thing I hold on to. ♪

♪ I can’t live if you walk away. ♪

Ma’am, have you seen a tall guy? About this height?

Ngongo? Right?

Ah.

- Ngongo? - Yes.

- Ngongo? You’re looking for Ngongo? - Yes.

- Oh, no… Ngo. - Yeah! You saw him?

He got beat up— like this, and like that!

Where? Where is he?

Over here! There! There!

- There? - Hey!

Where are you going?

- Here! - Over there!

Wait!

Hold a sec.

♪ I can’t bring myself to look for anyone else, ♪

♪ 'cause you’re the only one I want. ♪

♪ Do you know when I’m with you, ♪

♪ every moment just feels right? ♪

♪ My heart’s breaking, screaming out, ♪

♪ my mind, my whole being’s a mess. ♪

♪ This life of mine means nothing ♪

♪ if I lose your love. ♪

♪ My heart’s breaking, screaming out, ♪

♪ my mind, my whole being’s a mess. ♪

♪ Your love’s the only thing I hold on to. ♪

♪ I can’t live if you walk away. ♪

Hey, Ngo!

What happened to you? Why are you all bruised up?

Who the hell did this to you?

Where’s Scarlet?

Why isn’t she here?

Ngo, what happened?

Tell us.

Nothing.

Nothing happened.

What do you mean nothing?

Look at you. You look like hell.

I said nothing happened.

Just leave it. Go.

Go? You want us to leave you like this?

Mimi! Get something to wipe the blood.

Ngo…

whatever it is,

we’re here.

We’ve always been here.

What?

Didn’t you hear what I said?

Is it that hard to understand me? Huh?

Even you guys don’t get me?

You’re all the same. Just go!

What the hell, man!

We’re here because we care about you.

You’re acting like we did nothing.

We planned all this together, Ngo.

Mimi and Collins—

they went and looked everywhere for those flowers you just trashed.

They stayed up all night researching for this.

From the flowers

to Scarlet’s favorite candle scent.

Oxford—

he fixed everything here.

He cooked, bought drinks—

even borrowed money

for this dinner you just ruined because you keep putting yourself down!

Wow. Wow. Wow.

So now you’re throwing that at me?

You keeping score?

Then what about all the times I helped you?

Who helped you graduate? Wasn’t that me?

Wow. Wow. Wow.

Then what about the blood I donated when you had dengue?

Then I shouldn’t have taken your blood!

Should’ve just let the bad luck stay with you!

Wow! Wow!

Now it’s “bad luck”?

During the pandemic, who helped you?

Remember when your mom's burger stand got closed down?

Who helped you?

Us!

Ngo, it was us!

Oh, so you helped me. So what? Didn’t I pay you back?

Now you’re gonna throw it in my face?

That’s enough!

Oxford, don’t waste your time.

You’re being unfair.

Oh, why?

Every time you fall for someone,

you only think about yourself.

You can love someone without forgetting the people who love you.

Without hurting the people who want that for you.

You know what your problem is?

Huh?

You’re too hard on yourself.

Yeah, I am!

I am! I’m the worst!

I tear myself down,

so when people do it, it doesn’t hurt anymore!

It doesn’t hurt!

I don’t even know why I went after Scarlet.

I already know what people will say.

Look at this guy. He's got a lot of nerve.

Trying to court someone?

Like he doesn't have a harelip.

It was Scarlet's brothers who did this to me.

I should’ve fought for it.

But how?

Isn’t this how it is for people like me?

You want to be accepted, you let people mock you.

You have to let people make fun of you.

You just take it.

That’s what I’ve been doing.

I kept on enduring it. I just endure it.

So that I can be accepted.

Because I really like Scarlet.

I fall in love like everyone else.

I can love like everyone else.

Even if I know no one’s going to love me back.

Because I was born into this!

Right?

This is who we are.

Right?

No one’s ever gonna understand us!

Yeah, I'm harsh towards myself. I really am!

I even thought about ending it.

But what’s the point? I already feel like I’m gasping for air.

I wanted to cut everything off—

But what for?

I’m already torn up,

I’m already torn open.

Wide open. So wide!

I just want to destroy everything!

I want to lose it!

I want to lose it!

Because I know

no one’s ever gonna love me.

No one’s ever gonna love us!

That’s not true.

That’s too much.

Scarlet.

I’m sorry.

Scarlet…

- Sorry. I can’t… I can’t— - It's okay.

It’s okay.

I understand.

You know what...

maybe we should stop this.

If you want to file a case against my brothers,

I’ll testify.

You deserve justice.

But I’m sorry.

I can’t let you court me anymore.

Because how can I believe

that you love me

when you can’t even

love yourself?

Your mom’s waiting for you.

I’m sorry, Ngo.

I can’t really blame you, dear.

I know it’s heavy,

it’s hard,

it really hurts.

People like you now—

in two, three hours,

their problem’s solved with a simple surgery.

But back then, for you,

the operation was hard—

and the cost was even heavier.

So it hurts me too

when I see you like this.

So,

you can be angry at me.

Forgive me, son. Be mad if you want.

I’m not blaming you, Ma.

Not even a little.

I’m angry at the world.

But I’m not angry at you.

But why are you angry at the world?

Yes, you have condition but that wasn't your choice.

Now, if people choose

to mock and step on others,

I'd call that a condition as well.

Maybe that’s it, Ma.

This crack on my face,

it’s not just on my lips anymore.

It’s in who I am.

Ever since I was a child,

the world’s been trying to break me.

Ma, do you know?

I feel completely broken.

Completely broken, Ma.

That’s how the world sees me.

Broken.

That’s not true.

That’s not true, dear.

It is, Ma. It’s true.

Dear,

the world isn’t just one or a few people,

so don’t generalize.

Ma, all of them look down on me.

Don’t say that.

It’s true, Ma. It’s true.

You think they look down on you

because that’s what you want to believe about them.

Not everyone will judge you.

At first, they might laugh.

But once they get to know you,

that’s when they’ll see,

that’s when they’ll know

how good you really are.

Happy birthday to you.

- Happy birthday, happy birthday. - There’s Ngo.

- Happy birthday— - Ngo.

Starting your concert early, huh?

Happy birthday—

Queen’s so lucky, huh?

I hope we have a child like Ngo someday.

Thoughtful.

I hope so.

And hardworking!

Sometimes, you think

you wished for something but it wasn't given to you—

you think you’re being looked down on—

but the truth is,

they actually think highly of you.

Higher than you think.

Oh?

Where’s Ngo? He’s the one who’ll light the torch.

You think no one believes in you,

that no one trusts you because of your speech—

Forward, brothers!

But the truth is, they trust you deeply

because they know they can rely on you,

so they follow you.

Forward!

You think

their laughter and noise

mean they want you to fail—

but really, they’re shouting

because they’re cheering you on.

They’re the ones you don’t understand.

Hey!

Why'd he leave?

Ma’am, we’re just cheering for him.

Yes, ma’am.

We wanted him to win.

He was so close to winning.

- Yes, ma’am. - Yes, ma’am.

Sometimes, you’re not being insulted,

you’re not being rejected,

but you’ve already judged it that way

because you don’t accept yourself.

When really, people just have other reasons.

Hey, why don’t you want to?

I got my period and I'm worried Ngo might see!

You're right.

So that's why.

That’s why I was shy in front of Ngo.

And because you don’t accept yourself,

you deny yourself happiness and success.

128. It is correct!

We have our winner!

Congratulations!

Thank you, sir.

Too bad.

You think everything they’ll say

will hurt you.

You think all they can give you is ridicule.

But the truth is,

you’re the one not giving them the chance

to be kind to you.

What’s this?

It’s Ngo’s birthday tomorrow. Let’s chip in two pesos each.

We’re just excited because it’s his birthday tomorrow.

And when you take that chance away from them,

let us offer each other a sign of peace.

You’re the one who suffers.

You’re the one who loses your peace.

My dear,

I love you so much.

Remember that.

And I don’t want you

living your life in sadness.

I don’t want

your heart to be full of anger.

Do you know why?

Because to me,

there’s nothing wrong with you.

Do you know,

from the day you were born

until you learned to speak,

the first word you ever said

is a word that, even now,

when you say it, sounds completely smooth.

It’s clear,

beautiful to hear,

and I feel it deeply.

Do you know what it is?

What do you call me?

Mama!

Mama!

Grant us peace and unity.

According to your will.

Together with the Holy Spirit, forever and ever.

Peace be with you always.

And also with you.

Let us offer each other a sign of peace.

- Peace be with you. - Peace be with you.

Ngo’s here.

Roll your eyes at him. All together, okay?

Okay. One, two, three, go.

Hey! Hey! Please stop ignoring me!

Hey!

Even God forgives— what’s wrong with you guys!

Wait! I have something to say.

Then say it!

Then say it!

You say whatever you want anyway, right?

Lord, help me.

“I love you.”

Why’d you press it?

Why’d you press it?

What if I press your mouth?

Before you do anything, say sorry first.

Wait, here it is.

What are you sorry for?

For all the wrong things I’ve done to you.

Like what?

Like the hurtful words I said.

That’s it?

And for...

hurting you physically.

That all you’ve got?

If that’s it, we’re leaving. Come on.

No, no, wait.

And more than anything,

I didn’t see your love for me.

I kept thinking that…

others understood me.

But I forgot that you were the ones who were there for me

more times than I can count.

I forgot that

you’re the ones who really understand me.

Even if sometimes it’s hard for us to understand each other…

you know what’s in my heart.

So…

Guys, sorry.

I’m really sorry.

Ngo, come here.

Damn it.

Damn you!

Don’t ever do that again, okay?

Do what?

Get yourself beaten up.

You might get another cut on your lip.

Criss-cross this time.

Knock on wood!

Let’s go! Let’s go!

Come on, let’s go!

You know, I still have some savings left.

What if we go to Boracay?

Wow! Are you gonna move on in Bora?

Yeah!

A Boracay trip to get her out of my head!

Wow!

Word play.

Let’s go! And get dreadlocks too.

So you’ll have more pull with the girls.

What if Scarlet comes to visit you?

No way!

Over my dead body.

No way! It’s her loss, not mine.

Then let’s do this—

let’s get back at her brothers

and I’ll beat them up right now—

Hey! Stop! Stop!

You just came from church!

Right, yeah.

I'll beat them up tomorrow then.

Can I help you?

Damn it, I’m so pissed!

I'll give them both a harelip!

I'll shuffle their asses like cards.

Hey! Wasn’t I the dog?

- Yeah. - I'll bite them to pieces!