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- Yes! - Shoot! Win had an accident!

- A hundred thousand? I'll pay you. - That's right.

We have two chances to earn money from the market.

These are called lottery shares.

On average, 3,000 each day. Will we make it in time?

How much do you need?

I need 20,000.

I believe you're capable of doing what you said.

- Hey! - Hey!

Hello, Ou. Can you sell the Autobas stocks for me?

And invest all the money in VCL.

You're good at this. You doubled your investment.

Win, you're not going to jail.

You're off the hook, Win!

You've graduated?

- I love you too. - I don't love you.

- We'll raise our glasses for you! - Come on!

- Bottoms up! - Bottoms up! Bottoms up!

And now, do you have the courage?

Will you be my girlfriend?

Okay.

(A.D. 1996)

Nont?

Nont, are you ready yet?

I am. Just a second.

She might be late

on her first day of work. She's still not ready.

She'll be downstairs soon.

- There's plenty of time. - Oh, Fern.

- Hurry up. - See? Here she is.

- Oh? - Really.

- Let me take a look at you. - Ready? Are you nervous?

Don't be. You're clever.

Tada!

This is for you.

Thank you!

To the newest member of the working society.

You're the best, Dad!

- Don't cry! - Thank you so much.

There are seven houses in each row.

Have you confirmed with the client?

Yes, I've also taken care of the ones in phase two.

These are done. I checked with my colleague the other day.

All finished. They're very beautiful.

This is a seat belt.

Fasten these together and tighten them.

In the event of a decompression...

Well, well.

Look at you.

You're practicing hard.

Don't forget about the work Dad's asked you to do.

- I know, Mom. - Get it, or we'll lose a client.

Keep practicing. I'll leave you alone.

You're always teasing me, Mom!

Please welcome our newest member!

His name is Nont.

He's a friend from university. He's my junior.

Let me tell you. He was the top student of his year.

You're exaggerating.

- Hello. - Hello.

I'm looking forward to working with you.

Let's keep going.

- Let me know if you need anything. - Okay.

- I'll work hard. - Hello.

Good morning, everyone!

- That's Pom, the owner. - Give it up for me!

I don't care about the past

because I believe it's a lesson

for the potential winner.

A winner is someone who refuses to give up.

If any of you wants to win,

you have to fight to the death!

Can I hear your battle cry?

Can I hear your battle cry?

Can I hear your battle cry?

Good job!

The market is opening in five minutes.

I wish you all good luck!

All right, guys! Get ready!

Okay. Your responsibility is...

I'll have a look.

Oh, okay.

Which one are you interested in?

- Here's another. - What is this, Ou?

Of course.

Okay, sure.

- A new client? - That's right.

Follow up on that.

Okay.

I'll update you.

See if this advertisement can be...

All right.

So? Are you excited?

Okay. Let's get to work.

Hey, how is it going?

Well done.

Excellent.

What are you looking at?

What are you doing, kid?

Plotting a stock chart.

What do you think? Is it okay?

Oh, that's great.

Pom's already taught me.

But I haven't quite grasped it yet, so I wanted to practice.

This is important.

You have to learn by example from Pom.

Can you believe it?

Ever since I started working,

I've never seen him misinterpret a chart, not even once.

He said he has a trick.

What is it?

Answer the phone first.

Hello?

Nont, Boyd's new album is out today!

- My goodness, I'm so... - I'll call back. I'm a bit busy.

Okay.

Ou.

- What? - What trick is it?

You little...

Believe it or not.

I'm here today

because of Pom's trick.

What is it?

Later.

I'll teach you myself.

Be patient.

- Come on, Ou. - You have to take it slow.

Why are you making that face?

Nont's probably busy with work.

He'll call you back once he has the time.

That's how men are.

- Mom. - Yes?

Is work the most important thing for men?

- Mom. - Yes?

When Dad...

first opened up shop,

was he very busy?

Of course, he was.

Everything was chaotic.

He wasn't able to come home much at all.

He had to meet clients, deal with orders,

and supervise the employees.

Once he was home, he'd just fall asleep instantly.

I'm a woman, so I don't know much about business.

I only looked after him from afar

so that he'd be happy once he got home.

So, would you have to wait until he was free?

Now that you've mentioned it,

no matter how busy your dad was,

he'd always find time to take me out for dinner

or visit somewhere feasible that's nearby.

But he doesn't enjoy socializing.

So he always spends time at home with me when he's free.

It's quite annoying.

I'm actually envious.

Nont's probably busy with work.

Otherwise, why wouldn't he want to see you?

- That's true. - Right?

Two people who are in love

will find the time to see each other.

- Oh, my goodness! - What?

See? Did you get pricked by a thorn?

You're out of focus and keep staring into the distance.

It's just a small thorn.

Here. Do these.

Hey! You'll bruise the roses.

You won't get hurt if you focus.

Are you done, Nont?

Almost. Just a second.

You're such a slowpoke.

You're being impatient.

- Thank you. - You're like a hot-headed teen.

Anyway, are you really quitting tomorrow?

I think that place is too small for me now.

When you told me

you were going to quit and open your own finance company,

and trade stocks,

I knew you'd be able to do it.

But I didn't expect it to be this soon.

It's just like what I told you.

Money is floating in the air.

If you stay put, you won't be able to keep up with other people.

Once everything's settled,

I'll invite you to join us.

Not as an employee though.

But as a shareholder.

What?

Don't you want to run your own business?

Well,

I don't know if I'm ready yet.

Nont,

do you remember the spicy and sour soup with fish we had?

Who'd forget about that?

I was wondering at the time

how you got the fish inside the morning glory stalks.

Would you believe me if I told you

I didn't shove any of them into the stalks.

They swam inside on their own.

Oh? So how did they get inside?

Easy. Just boil some water,

throw in the morning glory stalks

and add the live fish.

Once the water starts boiling,

the fish will feel the heat

and try to find a safe place.

So they swim into the stalks.

They think they'll be safe in there.

But they don't know they won't survive in there.

And the stalks only delay the inevitable.

After they're all dead,

we're able to savor the soup.

I'm saying all this

because I'm trying to tell you

that people who trade stocks like us

are like fish in a boiling pot.

We're waiting for the capitalists to corner us inside the stalks and die.

And they'll just gobble us up.

Think about it, Nont.

Do you want to be one of the hopeless fish in a pot

waiting for the capitalists to corner you and eat you up?

Or would you jump out,

become a capitalist and eat them up instead?

Try asking yourself that.

And one day, I'll come back and ask you again.

If you still want to be one of the fish,

you'll be the first one I eat. Remember that.

Come on. Let's get ready.

Hey, Kluay!

So are your friends coming or not?

Right? I've heated up the food once already.

What?

Tui,

is this machine actually working?

It's eaten my change twice already.

It's probably hungry.

Like me, I'm starving!

So, Kluay? Are they coming?

They'll turn up soon. It's everyone today.

Don't tell me only Rambo's coming.

No more! She canceled the order last time.

I'll smack you if she comes again.

Hello, everybody!

Who are you calling Rambo?

Every time you guys gather,

you're always single.

Seriously,

you're not bad at all in terms of looks.

How come you're still single?

You could just say I'm beautiful.

I'm the broad for all the beaus, haven't you heard?

I just sit around and watch men come after me.

It's fun.

I know now

why she's still single.

She's so cheeky.

Seriously,

if you can smack her, just do it.

Don't make me get involved, Tui.

Kluay,

just stare at planes for now, okay?

Why? Why stare at planes?

She's saying he's a dog.

A dog can only stare up at a plane.

Okay. That's nearly everyone. There's only one missing.

Let's do it this way.

Ting, heat up the food!

Again?

You're finally free to come, Fern. I haven't seen you in a while.

The effort I had to go through to drag her here.

I have a lot of clients. It's not that I didn't want to come.

You guys too.

Aren't you all busy as well?

Can we talk about something else?

I'm already sick of work.

So? Where's Nont, Win?

I called his workplace at 1 p.m.

He said he was about to leave. I thought he'd be here by now.

So? Where is he, Fern?

He didn't answer.

I hope he doesn't bail on us again.

What kind of guy works so hard and forgets his friends and girlfriend?

That's right.

What's right, Tui?

Right. Ting, are there any chive dumplings? Heat some up too!

You're all chatterboxes today. Go and sit at a table over there.

- Come on. - You're in such a good mood.

Bring the chive dumplings.

- But my mood is ruined now. - How come?

- Seriously. - What?

Aren't you going to hire anyone else?

I'm the only one working here. My feet are killing me.

I think about it every night.

I want to but can't afford to.

- Why? - I don't have any money.

Here are the drinks. Excuse me.

Here you go.

It took you ages just to serve a bottle of water.

My car's broken down.

Oh, what's wrong with it?

The brakes are shot, the clutch is broken, the gear's detached.

The motor's stuttering, the axle's broken, and a screw's missing.

Kluay's smiling. He knows. I'll stop joking around.

Tell me if you need anything else, okay?

Hey, can you open it too?

Kluay knows. I've already taught him.

Oh, do I have to?

Come on, Tui!

You barely work and just keep trying to pick up girls with lame jokes.

What? You're opening with your bare hands?

It's already opened.

- Oh, Nut. - Yes?

How's your factory?

It's going all right.

But Dad said he'll find a driver. He's too lazy to drive himself now.

I'm very good at driving.

I can give both him and his daughter a lift.

You don't have to give me a lift.

It's the back of the line for you.

She's a tight-lipped woman.

You're lucky, Kluay.

She lets you stay at the back of the line.

That's progress.

I told you.

Constant dripping...

Annoys the stone to the point it walks away.

You don't have any mercy for me.

- Hi, Tui. - Hey.

Oh, do you know my girlfriends?

I'm actually seeing two!

Wait. Oh?

Hey, everyone.

I'm sorry I was late.

Look at you. Took you long enough.

I just finished work. I came as fast as I could.

Do you want ice, Kluay?

Oh? Thanks.

What's good here, Fern?

Ting, can I have the menu, please?

Oh, sure.

More?

All right.

You're good at this.

- Here's the menu. - Thank you.

And here are your refreshments.

No joke from you today? You look stressed.

Are you okay? I'm worried.

Who was he talking to?

Let him be.

He's got a lot of customers.

Fern, do you want anything else?

Do you want this one?

I'm already full.

You go ahead and order.

Anything you want.

I'll get this one then?

Sure. Your call.

Do you guys want anything?

- Win? - Look at us.

We're stuffed. You just order whatever.

Don't you think the vibe's a little off?

Chilling.

The 9th of July 1981...

Win,

do you remember Ou?

The guy who helped me earn money when you had an accident.

He resigned and opened up his own company.

He's asked me to be one of the shareholders too.

But I'm still hesitant.

What do you think I should do?

What do you think?

What about you, Fern?

Then after eight years, Andrew Morton's book titled...

Nont, maybe you should stop talking about work for now.

We only see each other occasionally.

That's right. You've been at it for hours already.

Aren't you going to ask how any of us is doing?

Sure. Fire away then.

Finally, John Major, the Prime Minister of England

announced during a parliamentary sitting on 9th December 1994...

Kluay, does Tui cook to order?

There's something I want to eat. Spicy and sour soup with fish.

Ou made some for me before.

Do you know there's also a story behind it too?

Do you want to hear it?

And Prince Charles both admitted

they have been committing adultery after the failure of their marriage.

The divorce became official on 28 August this year.

Princess Diana.

- What a shame, Nut. - Right.

Are both of you into fairy tales?

They looked like they were in love and the perfect fit.

I didn't expect them to break up.

But why did Prince Charles divorce such a good-looking

and perfect woman like Princess Diana

and chose Camilla instead?

I don't understand it at all.

She was the right person, but he didn't love her.

I totally understand it.

Nont, what do you understand?

No matter how good-looking someone is,

if two people aren't in love, the relationship won't survive.

- Kluay, did you watch the match? - I didn't.

Hey, Win. Do you trade stocks?

You don't?

It's not difficult, you know.

I'm overwhelmed as it is

with the client I represent.

Oh, come on.

It really isn't difficult. Should I open a portfolio for you?

Give me some money to invest. I'll buy the stocks for you.

There's one that's got a lot of potentials.

You'll be missing out if you don't buy it now.

Nut, do you trade stocks?

- I don't. - Do you want to try it? It's easy.

Come on, Win. Give it a try.

I've already invested in some. It'd be a shame.

I want my friends to get rich with me.

Oh? Who are these people?

I don't know.

They are probably capitalists.

What a pain.

Watch your step And I'll see you later.

- Thank you very much. - Please visit us again next time.

- Thank you. - She'll cook more next time.

Thank you. Thank you very much.

- Please come again. - Goodbye.

- Hello. - Hello.

Wow, Nont.

I haven't seen you in ages.

Come and talk to me.

You stay with Mom.

- Come. - Okay, sir.

- You dropped off the radar. - Are you hungry?

- No, I've eaten a lot. - Work's been very busy lately.

- Oh. - Have you and Dad eaten?

How have you been, sir?

Things are similar for me. I was lucky there's...

Why are you so quiet, Fern?

Are you mad at me?

No.

I just don't know what to say.

You can talk about work.

How are things? Is it okay?

Seriously?

Do you still want me to talk about work?

All you talk about is work. I'm about to throw up.

And you said you weren't mad.

Nont, I don't want to be annoying.

But it's difficult for us to see each other.

We're both busy and don't have time.

And you want to talk about work when we're together.

I think you've probably forgotten about me.

I'm sorry.

But I haven't forgotten what day it is today.

What day?

See? You've forgotten, haven't you?

We've been together for three months now.

Who said I forgot?

Come on. It's only three months.

Don't try to make up an excuse.

Here. It's for you.

What is it?

I don't know. I picked it out with my eyes closed.

Cute, isn't it?

You're luring me with shiny things.

Do you think I'm a little kid?

Hurry up.

- Are you done? - Just a second.

I'm really sorry, Fern.

From now on,

I'll spend more time with you.

You're just saying that.

Do you like it?

Lovely.

Me?

I meant the necklace.

Hey.

Dad might see us.

- Stay put. - He'll see us.

He won't.

It's raining.

I'm hungry.

All right. Come on.

Four buckets of ice and eight soda. Deliver them to the shop.

Can I get some ice now, Ting?

- I'm ordering it. - Hurry up.

- Be patient. - There are only bubbles.

What? Tui put it on our tab again.

Make it an IOU. Bring them over now, okay?

All right, everyone!

Tonight, I'd like to thank you

for coming

to this New Year's Eve party.

I wish you happiness in both love...

Oh! It's time!

- Nine! - Nine!

- Eight! Seven! - Eight! Seven!

- Six! Five! - Six! Five!

- Four! Three! - Four! Three!

- Two! One! - Two! One!

(A.D. 1997)

- Happy new year. - Happy new year, Nont.

We'll party until morning!

All right!

They're so beautiful, Tui.

Nont!

Trust me, Arthit.

Real estate is doing really well right now.

If you're willing to shift your focus,

it might be more profitable than what you're doing now.

Yes, I'm interested too.

But we've invested a lot of money in vacant plots.

It'd be good if we could develop them.

But I have a problem with capital right now.

Hold it right there, Arthit.

You know that's not a problem at all. I'll help you.

It's up to you whether you're brave enough to take the plunge.

Well...

Arthit,

about the stocks we discussed, I'm in.

As for this, it's up to you to decide.

The market's not looking good today.

It's because of the economy too. A lot of stocks have gone down.

That's true.

Hey, where have you been?

I was at The SET.

Is there anything

going on here? Why does it seem so chaotic?

The boss is talking to the big boss in the US.

It must be something big. They seem stressed.

But I still don't know what it's about.

I see.

A woman's waiting for you. She's been waiting for ages now.

Who is it?

I don't know.

Fern?

How did you get here?

- There! - What?

What are you up to?

I've been waiting for ages. I was about to leave.

Why didn't you call ahead?

I did. Why wouldn't I?

Check your phone sometimes.

Okay, okay. So why did you come here?

I was meeting a client in the area.

So I wanted to ask you out for lunch.

All right. It's my treat.

That's for making you wait for a long time.

That's how it's supposed to be.

- Should we go now? - Sure.

- Okay. - I'm starving.

Nont.

Pom's calling for an urgent meeting.

Go on.

You won't be able to treat me to a meal if you get fired.

All right. See you later then.

Sorry.

(2 July 1997 Government House of Thailand)

Sir, please sign this.

(The Prime Minister)

Are you serious about this?

Things can't remain this way anymore.

Hello?

- Hey, Nont. - Oh?

Is that you, Ou?

Have you seen the news?

On the 2nd of July,

the Prime Minister and the Minister for Finance

have announced a floating exchange rate.

- What? - What?

What's going on?

- Hey! - Yes, I have.

It's chaotic at work right now.

But I guess you'll manage, right?

Ou?

I think, right now,

the politicians and foreigners are drowning in money now.

Our money.

- What are they playing at? - How can it be like this?

The US dollar's jumped from 25 to 55 baht.

- What? - How is that possible?

What's the date today?

It's July 2.

July 2.

Remember today, Nont.

It will be an important day in history.

The day you,

me,

and everyone in this country

will remember for a very long time.

Are we going to lose our jobs?

- Hey! - No, it can't be!

They've announced a floating exchange rate.

People won't be able to do anything.

Their debts have now doubled all of a sudden.

No, is there...

Is there anything I can do?

My company also told the international department

to stop and keep an eye on the situation.

Come on! I have a family!

Everyone!

I know you're confused

and stressed about the news.

I've gone through similar events many times before.

This is bad.

It's actually good, Mom.

I'll be able to

help out with Dad's work for a bit.

But at this moment, the government cannot...

What's the news today?

Do you remember the story of the spicy and sour soup?

Yes.

Right. It's good you do.

I used to think.

I was the one who was chewing the fish inside the stalks.

But in reality,

I was

one of the fish

that swam into a trap.

What happened, Ou?

Don't be stupid like I was, okay?

Ou,

are you okay?

Don't be one of the fish like I was.

Ou,

is everything okay?

Ou?

Ou?

No one can topple us!

No one can harm us!

- We'll fight together! - Yes!

- Are you going to fight? - Yes!

- Are we going to fight together? - Ou?

- Yes! - Let's go!

Haul them from the back of the truck

and pile them together here.

Go on.

What, Mom? Why are you hauling these?

Don't tell me.

Tue's business has gone under too?

So what are we going to do with his order?

We've already manufactured them.

We'll put it out front and discount everything we have in stock.

What else can we do? We have to make do.

We don't know when the economy's going to recover.

But we'll have to survive no matter what.

Of course, we'll survive.

I won't let our factory go out of business.

Oh, are you coming?

What's the matter?

Can I get an advance on my paycheck?

The rest of my family lost their jobs.

Of course.

- You've never missed a day of work. - That's true.

- Here you are. - Thank you very much.

- Let me know if you need any help. - Thank you.

You're kind.

I'll dock it from your salary.

It's not a problem at all.

I'll ask my mom for my allowance.

She's rich.

Oh, did you apply for a job as a flight attendant yet?

Oh,

I'm not really in a hurry, Mom. I was just looking into it for fun.

Nut,

I've been wanting to talk to you.

You don't have to work here.

Dad and I can handle it.

Just go and put in an application.

You have to hurry

because they won't hire you if you're too old.

Then you'll be complaining.

Mom, an angel is always an angel.

The airlines will fight over me

once I've submitted an application.

What a braggart.

Let's help our factory for now.

I know we'll get through it.

Hang in there, Mom.

All right. Thank you.

- Get back to work. - Why are you tearing up?

Get back to work. You're always distracting me.

It's a waste of time.

All right. Are you done hauling the stuff?

An announcement to cease construction?

A property seizure? Oh no!

(Permanently Closed)

Would there be any other jobs for me to do?

The housing development project has been put on hold.

The construction project for the factory in Bang Na

has also been postponed until further notice.

Darn it.

It was so hard to become an engineer.

I'm not ready to be out of a job.

Let's do it this way.

Let's work in real estate instead.

All right. Whatever.

Let's check on the workers. How are they doing?

Come on.

We're lucky to still have jobs.

How are the workers going to survive?

Mr. Kavin,

I have nothing left.

The bank won't relax my debt at all.

And if I have to go to court now,

I'll be bankrupt.

Please help me.

- Help me. - Please calm down.

Please calm down.

Please help me.

My father's dead.

And you still want us to pay his debt?

How could you

do this to us?

Please calm down, ma'am.

He has nothing to do with this.

He's only a paralegal. We can discuss this calmly.

Win, bring me the documents.

Please sit over here.

Watch your step.

Please.

Let me have a look.

Which one is your husband's?

These are just debt documents!

We're already barely scraping by.

Win,

this is such a small matter. Why did you complicate it?

Tell me if you can't do it next time.

Don't ever let something like this happen again.

Faifu, can you do it? Should I come in and help?

No need, Mom. I can do it now.

Really? I can still help if you need it.

It's okay. I've figured it out.

Then hurry up and come out, okay?

Mom,

- what's happening? - Mom!

Not a word to Nont.

Oh? How come I can't know about it?

You're a guy. You don't have to know everything.

It's nothing.

She's just surprised that she's a woman now.

You're all grown up now.

Oh, you're all grown up now.

Stop right there, Nont.

Mom!

Okay, okay. It's time to slide down the stairs.

Do I really have to?

That's so old-fashioned.

Or do you want to have it for many days to come?

I have some choices for you.

If you don't do it,

you'll have it for many days.

But if you do, it'll only last a few days.

Do I really have to?

It's okay. Go on.

What is she doing? I don't get it at all.

Oh? Go back up.

You forgot to hold your breath, didn't you?

- Oh no. - Get back up there now!

It's your fault.

Ready? Set? Go!

- Look at her. - We begin with not-so-good news.

- How many steps was that? - about the world's stock markets,

including the Thai stock market.

The change to a floating exchange rate

has drastically weakened the Thai Baht from 25.28 per 1 USD

to the lowest it's ever been at 56 THB per 1 USD.

The foreign debts that many private companies carry.

Nont,

- how are things? - have increased by 100%.

Is your job still okay?

It is. Pom's probably going to pull through.

- Okay. - Don't worry.

I'll go to work now.

- Okay. Travel safe. - I will.

Hurry up and leave.

Go on. One more time.

No more! You do it.

Don't forget to hold your breath, okay?

- Come on. - Go or you'll be late.

Safe travels, Nont.

- Mom! - Oh, Faifu.

Your brother was only playing with you.

You didn't help me count either.

Tui?

- Tui! - What?

The place's packed. Do you have a spot for us?

Do you want me to laugh or scoff, Kluay?

I was only joking.

It was just a joke.

You little. Very funny.

Oh?

Tui, there are no seats. All the tables are filled.

The tables are filled?

Look at my getup. It's more filled than the table.

- Really? - I got ready so that my customers

have something to feast their eyes on.

And look at this. There are only two.

- Up! - What?

This is a bar, not a hotel.

- Who let a dalmatian into the shop? - A dalmatian?

- It's me! - I just want you to relax.

Look around you. Are you still in the mood for jokes?

What is that?

Two times one is two. Two times two is... it's a suit.

Stop clowning around.

Get to work.

Get ready to serve the customers.

- Pants. - Mine.

- Underwear. - Mine too.

All right.

You used to be so obedient.

All right. Please have a seat.

- The usual, Tui. - And it's the same with the others.

How am I supposed to remember what your "usual" is?

Should I grab the fan instead?

Can I have a ceiling tile stir-fried with chili and salt then?

I was being sarcastic.

So what's on the menu tonight?

Since both of you are my only customers tonight,

I'm going to go all out with loads of freebies too.

But the taste might not be right

because all the kitchen hands have quit.

- You're cooking then? - Of course.

Just bring a plate of peanuts.

I don't like you. No freebies.

Come on.

- What a sulky dalmatian! - Ruff!

Oh, darn.

The others haven't arrived?

I told them. They'll be here soon. Don't worry.

- They won't be long. - Okay.

Here I come.

Hey, Nut.

Come on over.

Here you are.

- What? - Sit here.

I'm sitting down here.

Oh? Nont, where's Fern?

I don't know.

I called her today, but she didn't pick up. She's probably busy.

Really?

So she's so busy she's forgotten about her boyfriend?

I think you've been so busy that you don't know how her family's doing.

Let me guess.

You've probably forgotten where her house is.

Nut.

Hey!

Nont!

Coming.

Tui's going all out this time.

- What are these? - Leftovers.

I'd like to inform you

what I'm trying to do right now

is find money from anywhere I can find

in order to pay each of you gradually.

I can guarantee you this. My house is here. I won't go anywhere.

And I won't bail either.

I'll try to find money so I can pay.

But due to the current state of the economy,

there are problems everywhere,

including financial institutions.

I'd like to ask

- if anyone can still... - Nont?

spare me some time.

Hey, Fern.

How are you doing? Have you been busy lately?

Well, a little.

You probably are as well.

So I didn't want to get in the way.

Is there something bothering you?

It looks like the company I'm working at

isn't going to make it.

And I think.

Dad's factory might be in trouble too.

He never talks about it.

But I know he's stressing out.

And I feel horrible

that I can't do anything to help him.

A lot of places are going through the same thing.

They'll have to find a way to get through it.

But it'll get better.

Your dad is skilled.

He'll pull through.

But you have to show him you're strong

so that he won't be stressed.

Don't worry, Fern.

I'll always be by your side.

Smile wider.

More.

Even more.

You can stop stressing out now.

Thank you.

I'll try my best. Thank you very much.

I'm sorry everything didn't go as you wanted. Thank you.

Thank you.

Watch your step.

Oh, Nont?

Is that you, Nont?

- Yes, sir. - Come and talk to me

before you leave, okay?

No problem.

There's no need to be stressed anymore.

Smile, smile, smile.

Give me a smile.

You've been looking tired. Have you had a break?

Hey, I'm okay.

What about you?

How are you doing?

I've been going through quite a lot too.

I was so busy I even forgot to visit Fern.

But you're here now.

You're the only one who can make her smile

during a time like this.

Is there a problem, sir?

You've been listening to Fern complain, haven't you?

It's nothing.

She's always worried about the people around her.

About my work, I'll manage.

I don't want other people to overthink as well.

I think I understand.

There will be times people will have to

deal with something or solve a problem.

But for me,

the most important thing right now

is this house.

This house

is extremely meaningful to me.

It's filled with many memories.

I built it with my own hands.

It's where Fern was born.

And I'd like her to inherit it too.

So I'll never let go of this house.

I'll do whatever it takes, even if it costs me my life.

Hey, don't look so serious.

I was only joking.

But anyway,

Nont, I'll need your help.

Please take care

of Fern for me.

I will, sir.

Wow, you're working hard.

Can you help me? I'm getting lazy.

Give me twenty.

That's expensive. Can I get a discount?

Ten baht then?

- Five baht. - Seven then.

All right.

Okay.

Faifu, where's Mom?

She's at the back.

Oh, Mom? Why are you cleaning the bathroom at this hour?

Oh, Nont. You're home.

Yes.

I'm almost done.

Are you hungry?

Go and wait with Faifu, okay?

Can you find some time and take me to the movies next week?

- What movie? - O-Negative.

- Who's in it? - Tata, Ray, and Chakrit.

- No. - What?

Why are you only interested in going out?

How's school? Aren't exams soon?

Who do you think you're talking to?

- You're talking to Faifu. - Braggart.

I'm not bragging!

Ask Mom if you don't believe me.

I'll get straight As for sure.

Today's hot news.

The closure of BBC bank

or the Bangkok Bank of Commerce.

Consequently,

hundreds of employees

- were laid off nationally. - Mom!

The bank you're working at is on the TV.

I'm full.

Let's keep eating.

Mom? Can you peel my orange for me?

Ever since you were a kid until now,

you're the same as always.

You still refuse

to peel an orange yourself.

Come on, Mom. I want you to do it for me.

Mom, I want some oranges too.

What? Why are you stealing mine?

Oh? I want the orange Mom peeled.

Here. I'm about to finish.

All right. You first.

Here, Nont.

It's so good.

One more.

Mom,

don't worry.

I'll look after you and Faifu.

I love you the most, Mom.

I love you too.

Oh, Pom. You haven't gone home?

- I forgot something. - Oh, I see.

Work's hectic right now.

We're working against the clock.

I have to do whatever I can do myself.

Oh, right.

What about you? Why haven't you left?

I still have some work to do.

But I'll be leaving soon.

Oh, you're leaving soon.

- You're the younger generation.

- You're enthusiastic. - That's right.

- You're a warrior. - Yes, I am.

Attaboy. I hope you can go far.

Okay!

Wait.

What time are you coming in tomorrow?

I have my eyes on one of the stocks.

But I think it might be speculative.

So I'd like to ask for your advice.

Advice... that's it.

- Tomorrow. I'll give you advice. - Okay.

I'll see you tomorrow.

See you. Bye.

(Permanently Closed)

I can't believe it.

What's happened?

Pom ran away.

Forty-two financial institutions were severely impacted

after the government announced a floating exchange rate.

They were unable to sustain their businesses

due to the doubling in debt.

Private businesses were forced to close their doors

or lay off their employees.

There is a massive accumulation of debt.

Oh, Nont? Why are you home early today?

Are you hungry? Have you eaten anything?

I... I'm not hungry yet.

You still have to eat even though you're not.

You need your strength.

Oh, Nont?

What's in that box?

Omelet with rice?

- I'll make it for you. - Thank you.

Here. We had home economics at school today.

I made it. It's good. Eat it so you'll feel better.

Okay.

So? It's good, isn't it?

Save the sweets for now.

Shall we have something savory first?

- Eat up. - Wow, these look delicious.

And this is yours. I know you'd want to eat too.

Thank you, Mom.

These look good, don't they, Nont?

Eat up.

Hello, Fern?

Did you miss me?

I know about the further closures of financial institutions.

One of them is the company you're working at, isn't it?

Are you doing okay?

I am.

I think

you must've gone through a lot.

People don't have to be okay all the time.

If you're going through a problem,

can you tell me about it sometimes?

I'm worried.

Can I come over?

Of course.

(A.D. 2008)

Excuse me, sir. May I help you?

Hello, I'm Nont. I have an appointment with Mr. Vichai.

I see. Just a moment, please.

Mr. Nont Ungsiriwanont, isn't it?

Mr. Vichai is currently in a meeting.

Please wait over there.

I'll inform you once he's available.

This way, please.

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

Don't worry. I'll handle it.

Mr. Nont?

Mr. Nont?

Mr. Nont?

- Yes? - Mr. Vichai is now available.

- Oh, thank you. - You're welcome.

Oh, Nont?

I didn't know you have an appointment with the board today.

Oh, I guess you didn't know this is one of our branches.

I see you didn't do your homework.

But if you're here about my fiancée's house,

here's my advice, don't waste your time.

I've changed my mind. I'm not selling it.

I'm surprised

you flew all the way here just to tell me that

your company isn't putting the house up for sale anymore.

I don't think you have the power here.

You said it yourself.

This place is a branch of your company.

I don't know why you're here.

But let's play it fair

because I...

regard you highly.

Nont,

you might be skillful.

But you're not the competitor who's going to defeat me.

Don't underestimate me just yet.

I still haven't gotten serious.

You might want to step up your game,

or you'll lose before it gets started.

You'll probably have to talk to a lawyer.

Wait, Thanin.

How are we going to earn money?

The stuff in this room can fetch us a good price.

How can you say that?

Hello, sir.

I have to go, Kavin.

How did you know my name?

- Where's Nut? - She's got a blind date today.

What blind date?

She has to go on a date with a complete stranger.

- Okay. I'll be right back. - Where are you going?

- I won't be long. - Where are you going?

- I'll be back. - Good luck, Kluay!

Oh, she answered. But why didn't you say anything?

It's none of your business.