Original subtitles

Who is it?

Hold your gaze still.

Hold...

And... cut.

- That's a cut. Thanks, guys. - That was a long hold.

Toh... My eyeline is with that tree, right?

Yes. That's fine.

Ladies...

A bit of help here. His hair is a bit of a mess.

And fix his shirt too.

Kongdej, was that take OK?

Not bad, but let's do one more.

The dolly was too slow. Speed it up a little.

- Are you catching a cold? - Just a bit of a runny nose.

We'll get you something for it after this take.

Try walking slower.

The camera will speed up but you slow down.

Let the audience focus on the sounds.

- OK. - Everything else was fine.

She just arrived.

Ready to shoot!

- Ready? - Yes.

Stand by.

Roll sound.

Roll camera.

Scene 12, cut 3, take 1.

- Set. - And action.

Who is it?

Hold still.

And...

Cut.

That's a cut. Thank you.

Ploy, can you fix your hair?

Ah... that's OK now.

- Ready? - Yes.

Stand by. Quiet on set.

Slate in. Roll sound.

Roll camera.

Scene 25, cut 1, take 2.

- Set. - And action.

I remember...

I remember these decorations.

It was Christmas.

There were lights hung all around the hotel.

That's right.

There were guests by the pool.

Look at it now.

Everything's changed.

That was two years ago.

It feels like a dream...

...that fades when I wake up.

But when someone reminds me, it all comes rushing back.

Images from the past return.

It's a form of healing.

You'll be better soon.

Thank you.

Thank you for bringing me here.

OK. Cut.

That's a cut. Thank you.

Ploy, that was good.

Ananda, you were good too.

But watch your pronunciation.

"It was Christmas. There were lights hung all around the hotel."

"Christmas" - you're saying it funny.

Say it like a local: "Christ-mut".

- OK? The rest is the fine. - OK, sorry.

Yesterday he was fine. Today he sounds like a farang.

OK? Stand by.

Ananda, can I get a photo with you?

What for? We see each other every day.

The photo will be worth a fortune soon!

But with your girlfriend too.

- Farang, she's cute. - Ask her yourself.

Let's go over there.

- How about me? - No thanks!

One... two...

Thank you.

Wait... me too.

Make me look good.

One... two...

Hey!

Three!

You're smooth!

Mission accomplished!

Hi, Kongdej.

I'm in my room.

Just chilling out.

She's fine.

Yeah, that's right.

Don't worry about the dialogue.

It's just a few words here and there.

Muse can help me translate.

I totally understand.

Right now? No, not doing anything.

No problem. I'll learn it tonight.

Get Muse to bring me the script right now.

Yes, sure.

See you tomorrow then.

Bright and early.

"I remember now.

"But it doesn't make me feel better.

"We looked at old photos together.

"And she read old letters to me.

"Some of the photos I took myself.

"And the letters are in my handwriting.

"It helps me to remember."

Quiet on set! Ready?

Ready. Sound ready.

Roll sound.

Roll camera.

Scene 62, cut 3, take 7.

- Set. - And action.

I remember now.

But it doesn't make me feel better.

Do you remember her?

We looked at old photos together.

And she read old letters to me.

Some of the photos I took myself.

And the letters... are in my handwriting.

It...

It helps me to remember.

Yet it seems so distant.

Sometimes I would rather forget.

And just stay still.

When will you go back to Bangkok?

- Sorry. Another take, please. - Cut!

That's a cut, guys.

- How was it? - He's not concentrating today.

- Should we take a break? - We don't have time.

How many scenes left?

It's just that... some journalists are waiting for Ananda.

Now?

We need a break anyway...

Why don't we just do it now?

- Just get it done, right? - OK.

30 minute break!

Ananda, have a drink and rest for a bit.

You can go and do the interviews too.

Hello!

- How are you? - Melting in the heat.

It is hot today.

Can we take a picture?

Closer together.

Did I say something wrong?

Let's get out of the sun.

They're recording sound.

Cut!

OK. Stand by.

- Where are the candles? - The guest is still here.

What's mae-baan in English?

- What did she say? - No idea.

She said you're pretty!

Over there with the lights. Close together.

- Big smile. - Not too big.

Smile, smile. OK?

- OK? - Got it!

She's coming.

Light the candles.

Hold it behind you.

Are they lit?

- Hold on, my hand's burning. - My back's also burning.

Don't rush me.

- She's coming! - I'm burning.

Drunk farang.

Don't go too far.

Stay in my sight.

- Excuse me. - Yes.

The journalists are waiting by the van.

OK, let's go.

You look familiar. Have we met before?

Yes.

- What's your name? - May.

I'm sorry. I've got a bad memory.

I'm Ananda.

- What's so funny? - I know that.

Everyone knows you!

Maybe you have a bad memory too.

That's very unlikely.

- May, there's a delivery for you. - OK.

- Are those the posters? - Yes.

Let's take a look.

- 200 copies? - Yes.

Thank you.

May, the interview team is coming.

OK, thanks.

The new poster looks good.

I just had it fixed.

- Where's Ploy? - She's eating downstairs.

Kongdej wants her to do her interview first since Ananda's late.

OK.

- I'll go prepare the conference room. - Thanks.

Where are you?

Hurry up. They're waiting for you.

OK, bye.

Hello, beautiful.

Hey, you look very grunge today.

Really? Maybe I didn't comb my hair.

Have they started?

Ploy is doing her interview right now.

I'll go and take a peek then.

What are you smiling at?

I'm not smiling.

You always smile when you've done something wrong.

Who's that handsome guy?

Are these for the radio give-away?

You and Ploy have to sign 100 each.

- Here's the first one. - Who's it for?

Me.

Really?

To May... You were great last night.

"To May...

- "You da bomb!" - It means you were great.

Still got a cold?

That's because I didn't sleep last night.

The hero's arrived.

They're interviewing!

Nothing's up. You're next.

- Ready? - Yes.

OK, please introduce yourself.

I'm Ananda. I play the lead.

The man with no name.

No name? Why is that?

Because... I've lost my memory.

I wake up in a hospital after the tsunami.

Without any past, I have to start my life anew.

Coming.

Aunt Phen.

- Were you sleeping? - Having trouble as usual.

You stay up too late.

Not that late.

Not late, but early.

Your light is on until morning.

This will only take a moment.

This month's expenses.

And these are the staff bonuses.

You haven't given them out?

You should do it yourself. They'll be very happy.

They were so excited.

They told me, "Ananda was on TV!"

I've prepared the envelopes.

Four maids and two guards: 5,000 each.

Aunt Nid and Uncle Piek get 7,500 each.

They've been with us the longest.

- Hey, what are you doing? - You weren't scared?

- No. - You could at least pretend.

Sorry, I didn't come out to say hello.

It was just Aunt Phen with the cheques.

You're not coming back to sleep?

No. I'm going to work.

Pervert!

Close your eyes.

Stop peeking.

Hey... you're going to leave me here alone?

Some people have to work!

I thought you were going in late today?

Muse is already there. I should go in and help her.

Noi.

New Year's bonus.

- Thank you very much. - You're welcome.

- Aunt Nid. - Yes?

- New Year's bonus. - For me as well?

How could I forget you?

You've become so thin.

I've been working hard lately.

- Noi said you're in a film? - Yes. It will be in cinemas soon.

- Don't forget to bring me a DVD. - You'll be the first to get one.

Little Ananda!

- Kaen. - Yes, sir.

- My room was burgled! - A burglar?

I'm just kidding.

- New Year's bonus. - Thanks, boss.

Where's Uncle Piek?

His wife is sick. He'll be back next week.

- Give his bonus to him. - Yes, sir.

What are you doing?

Aunt Phen said to bring the debris downstairs.

- There's still debris up there? - Lots of it. It'll take a while.

Well, thanks for the help.

No problem.

And don't spend it all on booze.

No, sir!

- Carry on. - Yes, sir.

Hey, doggie.

What are you doing up here?

What's your name?

This way.

Hi, there. Whose dog is this?

I've never seen this one.

I found him on the roof.

On the roof?

Picture time.

- Come on. - Hold still.

One... two... three...

What are you looking for?

If we leave him downstairs he'll find his way home.

I already tried that.

He just kept following me around.

Really? But dogs don't get lost. They have a sixth sense.

That's cats.

No. Cats have nine lives.

Dogs have a sixth sense.

Give it a try.

He just sits there.

I told you, he's lost.

Dumb dog.

He must have come from far away.

How far can a small dog walk?

No idea.

I read a story online about a dog

that walked from LA to San Francisco.

- No way. - Yes way.

The owner was moving to San Francisco.

On the day of the move, the dog got left behind by accident.

Then six months later, it showed up at the owner's house in San Francisco.

Sixth sense.

Hi, boss.

Hi Kaen, what are you doing?

Burning the debris from upstairs.

- You still have that dog? - I put a notice up.

If anyone asks, give them my number.

I don't think that dog has an owner.

It's probably a stray.

But it looks healthy.

This is a rich neighbourhood.

Stray dogs around here eat better than I do.

You spent your bonus on booze?

It's New Year, boss.

Have some pity.

Booze keeps me warm.

Isn't the fire warm enough?

The fire is hot, boss. People need warmth.

Dog food smells awful.

Should we call him Burden?

Or Stray?

Whatever.

Well, which one?

Why give him a new name?

You'll confuse him.

Then what should we call him?

Just call him...

I have an idea...

How about Yo Ananda?

What are you reading?

- What does this say? - Why do you want to know?

I want to know.

- How about this? - Why do you want to know?

I want to know.

- And this? - Why do you want to know?

I want to know.

- And this? - Why do you want to know?

I just want to hear your voice.

Having fun?

- Hello, Aunt Phen. - Oh, it's you.

I'm waiting for the laundry. So I walked over.

Just be careful. The roof is falling apart.

How long has it been like this?

For some time now.

Ananda's mother is having the building renovated.

So she had this side torn down.

This used to be the swankiest building round here.

But it's seen better days.

Where are you from?

- Chiang Mai. - Which part of Chiang Mai?

- Up near Chiang Rai. - Chiang Rai?

I used to visit often. Nice weather.

A peaceful town.

I still remember... in the winter, the flowers are in bloom.

Aren't you going home for New Year?

I don't think so.

Such a pity to miss the nice weather.

Enjoy yourself. I've got to get back to work.

Farang.

Mr Farang.

- Come here, please. - What is it?

- This. A deer's head. - Yeah.

What's it doing here?

It's my mom's. I just brought it from upstairs.

Upstairs where?

My old room is upstairs.

Isn't it cool?

It's spooky.

Who were you talking to?

My friend Louis.

Chinatown Louis? Talking so loudly!

He just got home from abroad, so he's excited.

We're going out for drinks tonight.

OK.

- He's in San Francisco too? - No, he studied in Boston.

What are you going to do with this?

I was thinking of...

...hanging it up.

Here?

You're funny.

A new surprise every day.

Where are we going?

Follow me.

Be careful.

This was my old home.

It's so dusty.

It's been empty for some time.

Here...

This was my mom's bedroom.

And this was my bedroom.

My desk is still here.

I used to sleep right here.

Aunt Nid!

You gave me a shock. I heard footsteps.

I brought my broom to hit a ghost.

I'm just giving May a tour.

- Hello, Auntie. - Hello.

- Need help with anything? - No thanks. I can lock up this room.

Let me know next time you come up here.

I almost had a heart attack.

I'm sorry.

Call if you need me.

Here.

The deer's head.

Nice view.

You can even see Central World.

When I was a boy there were no tall buildings.

Come here.

Put your arm up like this.

It used to be all flat. We seemed so high up.

Now look...

Everything's changed.

Why don't you move up here?

When I went abroad to study...

...my mom got lonely and moved out.

So the room was left empty.

When I moved back last year...

I don't know...

It was easier to stay downstairs.

So you can move back in after the renovation?

Aunt Phen said you're renovating.

That side?

Actually, my mom has already sold the land...

...so they can build a new road for the mall.

But she hasn't told Aunt Phen.

She didn't want to hurt her feelings.

Where's your mother now?

Mom?

Sometimes London, sometimes Hong Kong.

But mostly she's playing cards at her friend's house.

I grew up here.

Nothing new, just a bunch of memories.

Nice sky.

Louis... Chinatown Louis.

Jolanda... Chomwan.

This is James.

Can I have a glass of water?

- Where did you go? - Upstairs. Are you drunk?

Why's your face wet? Been swimming?

Another bottle of Jack, please.

- Having fun? - Sure.

You?

It's always the same with these guys. Messy.

Thank you.

- Let's go upstairs. - You go on.

Give me a minute.

- OK? - Yeah. You go ahead.

I'm packing, Mom.

I didn't forget.

I'll get home tonight.

OK, Mom.

I've got to go now. Bye.

Hello?

What?

Oh, I see.

I understand now.

Yes, that's fine.