Original subtitles

Today, Han the mailman told Man that

he saw a giant fish in the lake.

Other villagers saw it too.

It rose up and dragged a dog into the water.

I've got goosebumps speaking of it.

I'm so scared!

Stop messing around.

Speak for yourself. Don't believe him.

It's all nonsense.

Go to bed now.

Won't you believe me?

Get inside.

You never listen to me.

My wife is such a whiner.

I'm going out.

-Fine. -I'll go catch the frogs.

I'll be back.

It's raining so heavily.

Hi, kids.

It's raining today. Be good.

Hey, why are you here?

Dear me.

Go back to your pen. Stay with your friends.

How did you get out?

Be good.

Wow, what a big frog.

Where did they come from?

I got one too.

Come here, there are more right here!

Guys, come and take a look.

What kind of egg is that?

Chill. I've got this.

AUGUST 2017 06:50 A.M.

Stories, legends, beliefs

that get passed down through generations

are often about good and evil,

light and darkness.

They might be something people worship

or something that people are scared of.

But the legend of Bueng Kan

is something people only wonder

whether the legend actually exists.

THE LAKE

Humans have lived with fear

for thousands of years.

We fear of something different from ourselves.

We're scared of the unknown,

or because we don't know where it's from.

We have excuses to kill others to protect our own kind,

to protect ourselves

despite the fact that we and that thing

are not different.

And we might be

one of them too.

Only one survivor.

But he hasn't come to his sense.

Please come this way, Inspector.

The bodies are here.

How many?

Two, sir.

The other one is here.

The corpses are barely recognizable.

What I'm wondering is

why is there a net here?

What's this?

It's some kind of slime.

It was dragged from this way.

What is this slime?

What was in the net?

I have no idea.

Where did it go?

May.

May, wake up.

Let's have breakfast.

Wake up!

-I'll be downstairs. Follow me. -Okay. I'm coming.

Where's Dad?

Is he coming for breakfast?

I don't know.

Where's Keng?

He's sleeping.

He hasn't woken up yet?

Wake him up. It's late now.

Hurry.

All right.

Keng!

Keng!

Keng, wake up!

Keng, wake up!

All right.

Dad disappeared.

Wait. He isn't at the pier?

No.

I'm coming down.

Hi.

You're drunk again.

Smart ass!

I see you get drunk everyday.

Yeah?

Since Lin has come back from Bangkok,

-she hasn't been the same. -So?

She always zones out and is so scrupulous.

She doesn't buy me things anymore.

Uncle, have you seen my dad?

No.

Go, go, go.

Uncle Sak, have you seen my dad?

No. I think he's fishing at the same place.

Aunty,

you didn't see my dad, right?

No, I didn't see him. He should be around by now.

Keng!

Keng!

Since the day I started my Master's degree,

I come here every summer.

In the past few years,

the weather here is getting unusual.

Whether it is high temperatures,

typhoons,

animals attacking each other,

or even attacking humans.

This is abnormal.

So you think this is caused by

the geography or climate change?

Yeah, that's why we are here for research.

The researchers who did this project are on leave.

Since you're here to help,

start from sorting out the data then.

What's this? Where did you get it?

Put it back right now.

No! I wanna see it hatches.

Are you nuts? A big egg like this.

What would it become?

-Put it back. -No.

Hey!

Let her keep it.

Yes, I wanna know what it will be.

You don't need to. Put it back.

-No. -Give it to me.

-I'll throw it out. -No.

May, don't be stubborn.

I wanna keep it.

May. May!

Hey!

Where's Dad?

No idea. I couldn't find him.

Didn't he drink with you last night?

Why are you complaining this much?

When are you going to quit drinking? Nonsense!

May!

Have you seen her?

May!

May!

May!

May!

May!

May!

May!

May!

May!

May!

May!

Keng.

Keng! Get out of the water! Keng!

Keng!

Keng! Hurry!

Have you finished yet?

Are we ready to go?

Isn't it cute?

Aren't you afraid?

I'm not.

It bit me.

You'll be fine.

There's something going on there.

What the hell is it?

Let's go.

Quick.

Keng, are you all right?

Help!

Help!

Please stop! Help!

Help!

Keng, come.

Hang in there.

-Help! -What happened?

Come here. I'll take you to the hospital.

Go! Go!

My brother's hurt. Help!

Help!

Hang in there.

Hang in there.

Help!

Please bring the patient here.

Okay.

Deep cut. I have to stitch him up.

I'll clean the wound.

Darn. What the hell happened to you?

You can't be here. Please come with me.

Please sit down.

Can you tell me what happened to you?

Are you hurt?

Miss, are you all right?

My arm.

Is your arm hurt? What about your head?

Please bring me a dressing set.

We need to check your blood pressure.

I'm cleaning the wound.

I will clean the wound.

Do you feel the pain anywhere else besides the wound?

Let me check on you.

Calm down. Take a deep breath.

Slowly. Slowly.

Calm down.

All right now?

FAMILY MEMBERS PLEASE WAIT OUTSIDE.

Hello, this is police station.

TAMBON NONG KHAO AMPHOE THA MUANG

Excuse me, sir

Can you tell me what kind of animal it was?

It's not an animal.

I don't know what it was.

It just appeared and killed everyone.

It killed...

I never saw anything like that.

Do you really believe her?

That is was a monster.

Hello? Where are you?

Come pick me up.

Help me! Monster!

Several provinces in the northeast

have been affected by thunderstorms

especially in Bueng Kan Province,

storms hit caves last night,

as well as in the conservation zone.

This might be dangerous.

All citizens should avoid those areas...

Two black coffee please.

Our kid's grown up now.

Pam's growing up so fast.

Stubborn just like you.

I can't talk to her anymore.

Can I have one?

Hello?

Okay. I'll be right there. Give me a minute.

Speak of the devil.

I miss you.

Urgent. A beast is rampaging in the city center.

We still don't know what kind of animal it is.

All units proceed to the scene immediately.

Hey!

Where have you been? Why are you late?

Is it low sugar?

Take it or leave it.

Thank you.

Do we have any witness?

A lot. All of them told the same story.

There's a monster that was taller than human.

It's true.

It has a body of a fish.

It has big barbels on its head.

Crocodile-like skin.

It has a long tail like a snake.

And the most important thing, it can stand up on its legs and walk.

I'll search for more evidence, sir.

Boss, please come over here.

This track is found at the scene.

A hell of a footprint.

There's blood trace here.

What is it?

Have you called the forensics team?

I tried but none of our phones had signal.

I guess the tower went down because of the storm last night.

That's just dandy.

The body is here.

Step back, kid. Clear the area. Move. Right now!

Look at the bite marks.

I'm on a business trip with my girlfriend.

What the hell?

Hey, look. What is that?

What is it?

What?

I don't see a thing. Are you hallucinating?

It's right behind you.

What the hell was it?

Is it a wolf?

There's no wolf in this country.

You're just babbling.

You said it looked like a fish.

What kind of fish that has two legs and walks around?

It's highly possible,

that it's an alligator.

But what alligator would come up

and travel this far to hunt in the city?

Right?

It's impossible.

But I think it's possible.

Inspector! Inspector!

What? Over.

Please be polite.

Sorry. What's the matter, ma'am?

We've got a report from a construction site.

That there's a monster attacking the workers.

The commander is now at the scene.

Will you be there, Inspector?

Okay. I'll be there. Over.

The night before this animal attacked people,

we found big footprints by the lake.

Two days ago, someone called us and reported

that there were similar footprints right here.

That land belongs to my uncle.

Hey, focus. Don't get carried away.

Yes, sir.

And here at the Baan Nakom Lake,

we found similar footprints but they are smaller.

It's suspicious.

It must travel through the river.

It comes up to hunt

and drag the prey into the water.

You've got a point.

If its behavior has a pattern,

it means the next time,

it'll either appear right here,

or right here.

Or at both places at the same time.

I know that you're all tired,

and haven't had the time to see your families.

But we have to come together

and do our job.

We'll split into two teams.

Each team holds up here

and here.

It can't escape us.

So we just go out and catch it.

Remember, we don't know what we're facing.

Be careful.

Keep one another posted every hour.

If you find anything strange or risky,

call for backup immediately. Understood?

-You got it. -Yes, sir.

Excuse me,

what are you waiting for?

Go!

Yes, sir.

Inspector. Wait!

What's up, Fon?

The school director called you.

It's about your daughter.

Thank you for coming, Inspector.

It's not just a girl fight, Pam.

You also come home late,

or not come back at all.

You're acting like this

because of Mom's death?

You don't understand anything,

not even the simplest thing.

What?

How could I understand you?

Have you ever told me anything?

This is just great!

Why bother?

Why are you not dropping me at home?

So you can just chill out?

No way!

You're going to work with me.

Go!

Hi, Pam. No school today?

I'm suspended.

Pam, let me ask you one thing.

What got you into this?

What?

Just tell me what's on your mind.

I'm breaking up with my boyfriend.

What's wrong with having one?

What happened here?

I didn't see it clearly,

but I'm sure it's the animal we've never seen before.

Have you ever seen anything like this?

You can't assume if you are not sure about it.

Since we haven't seen the case like this before,

let the police lead the investigation.

Then the police will get that animal back to the zoo.

The important thing for now

is that we need to clear the patients first.

Let us help you.

Okay.

I'm sorry.

It's all my fault.

Keng.

We've checked the patient's background and injuries.

The case is similar to the patient who came in this morning.

He was severely bitten by some kind of animal,

but he's still alive.

Doctor! Doctor.

My brother is awake.

Don't worry. He's recovering.

Thank you.

Can you tell me what happened?

We really want to help you guys.

Can you tell us what happened?

Would you believe me?

Even the police didn't.

The doctors said it's a snake bite.

How are you feeling?

Does it still hurt?

What was that darn thing?

May.

May, I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

May.

May.

Get out of ther water!

Keng!

Keng!

May!

May!

All this craziness

because of one darn thing.

And that makes us look even worse.

Let's go!

Doctor, help us. You're doing nothing.

We're all in agony.

That's right.

We still don't know

how many monsters are out there

and where they are.

I want you to split out

and search for it.

-Commander! -What?

It's that thing...

What?

The monster is over there.

Lead the way. Go! Let's catch it.

What is it?

What happened?

What are you searching for? Tell me.

I KNOW WHERE IT IS.

Doctor, Keng and his sister have escaped from the hospital.

Let me know later, if you need anything.

I'll translate, you scan. Quick.

What's the password?

How can I know?

Sir,

I think my brother knows where that beast is.

Keng.

Everyone, watch out!

Are you okay?

Everyone all right? Be careful.

Catch it!

Keng!

Are you all right?

Are you all right?

Help me catch it!

Sorry.

Guys, it's injured.

Quick. Swing the net.

Stop it! Please. Everyone, stop!

Stop!

If you kill it, you'll kill Keng too.

Stop!

Move. Make way!

Sir, we have a situation at the police station.

We need you here right now.

Roger, I'll be there.

Please handle this. I'll be back.

Yes, sir.

06:33 P.M.

It's raining so heavily.

I told you.

Who knows it's gonna be pouring so hard.

What's that?

What is it?

Sir.

Watch out. You almost fell down. Oh, dear!

What's that big thing?

What's that big egg?

Stay inside the car.

Don't go outside.

Just in case.

I'll be back. Then we'll go home.

Inspector, please come here.

The footprints are still fresh,

I think it's still around.

Inspector, here's another one.

Inspector.

-How's it going? -We found a survivor.

-How many? -One. This way.

She refused to tell her name.

Where did you find her?

At a pier. Here she is.

What's your name, kid?

Inspector.

Announcement to Bueng Kan villagers,

we have buses coming from all over the country, ready to transport everyone.

Rendezvous at the temple immediately.

Please calm down.

Excuse me. Excuse me.

Everyone, calm down.

Calm down.

What happened, Fon?

Sir, it's chaos out here.

We have to evacuate the people to the central temple now.

To the temple?

It'd provide us a shelter.

There's enough space inside the church.

Fon, please coordinate with the abbot.

Yes, sir.

Everyone, help one another. Go to the temple now.

Go! Go!

What is it, Dad?

It's so big.

I don't know.

And who is she?

I don't know either.

Kill it! Kill it! Kill it!

No! No! Don't!

No! Please!

-Kill it! Kill it! Kill it! -No!

No!

What are you doing? Stop!

You're killing it.

That's right.

No! No!

Kill it! Kill it! Kill it!

Kill it! Kill it! Kill it!

Guys! Don't you get it?

It's connected with Keng.

If you kill it,

you'll kill Keng too.

Kill it! Kill it! Kill it!

Tell me what happened to my brother.

Tell me.

Kill it! Kill it! Kill it!

Pam,

this isn't about your boyfriend, right?

What do you mean? Why are you asking me?

I've been thinking.

This isn't about your boyfriend.

It's about me, right?

You just realized?

Pam, can I ask you something?

What did I do wrong?

Don't you see me working?

I do everything for the family.

For you.

What more can I do for you?

What else do you need me to change?

A guy like you can't change.

Mom couldn't change you either.

Even her death couldn't change you.

Whoa. Guns. Get the guns!

Pam.

All we have is each other.

You can tell me everything.

Let's open up.

I'll listen to you.

I promise I'll take you home.

Wait inside the car.

Wit!

Wit!

Wit!

Inspector.

Wit,

what happened?

What the hell is that?

Pam, listen to me

Stay still. Don't make a sound.

Be calm.

Don't get out of the car.

What do we do now?

I don't know.

Gosh!

Pam!

Dad!

-Dad! -Pam

Stay in the car.

Hey! I'm right here!

James!

Pam!

Pam!

Hey!

Darn you! Hey, I'm here.

OXYGEN

Dad!

Kill it! Kill it! Kill it!

No!

Are you okay?

Kill it! Kill it! Kill it!

Kill it! Kill it! Kill it!

Stop!

Stop!

Stop!

I said stop!

Everyone, stop.

Keng is a human like us.

He's one of us too.

We have to protect him.

Just like we are protecting you guys now.

I'm begging you.

Please go to the church and wait,

for your own safety.

Then, we'll evacuate.

Commander!

James, what's up?

Where are you? What happened?

Evacuate the people now.

It isn't safe there.

There's another monster.

The monster is heading that way.

It'll reach the town in 30 minutes.

Please get out.

Roger that.

Everyone, stop and listen to me.

We still don't know

if there's more than one monster.

I want you all to have faith and courage.

I promise if we come together,

we'll get through it together.

For your own safety,

please evacuate to the temple now.

Go now! Hurry!

Go to the bus.

There're buses waiting for you.

Walk slowly. No scramble.

-Hurry up! Go! Go! -Please walk towards the buses.

They're from all over the country. Many bus routes are available to you.

How are you feeling?

I'm cold.

Stay strong.

Take this.

It's so warm.

I can't remember

when was the last time you hugged me like this.

I'm right here, sweetie.

I'm right here.

I won't go anywhere.

I'm not gonna leave you anymore.

Why do we have to use Kanchanaburi buses?

Because we don't have any left.

-I guess we don't have a choice. -This is the only one.

We have to move now, sir.

But James and the rest haven't arrived yet.

Fon, let women and children go with the bus first.

It seems we don't have enough bus for everyone.

-Then make it enough. -Yes.

Get in the line and walk.

Get in the line.

Kill it! Kill it! Kill it!

What's the matter?

Are you all right?

I'm hurt.

Hang in there.

You have to make it.

You're my girl.

Hang in there.

We'll go home together.

I'm taking you to the doctor

and then we'll go home.

I'm not going anywhere anymore.

Fon, what happened?

Why aren't we moving?

It's right here.

We're stuck in the traffic.

People are leaving their cars and walking.

They couldn't go far by walking.

What do we do now?

All the busses are stuck in traffic.

All right, let's walk.

Tell them we need to walk as far as we can.

No matter how tired you are,

-keep walking. Got it? -Dad.

Dad, are you okay?

You're coming with us, right?

Don't worry about me.

Please take care of them.

Kill it! Kill it! Kill it!

Perfect timing.

Just when I'm in a hurry.

Run for your life.

That monster didn't hurt us.

We have to tell the police.

Go. Let's go.

I want to speak with the commander.

Why do you want to speak to him?

I know why it's here.

Are you sure?

Yes, I'm sure.

Someone wants to speak to you, sir.

Go ahead.

Sir, I have something important to tell you.

The monster isn't here to kill us.

It's using sonar to find its baby.

I got it.

Everyone, stand clear

from the car that has the captured monster

and get out of this area immediately.

Understood?

Yes, sir.

Keng!

Keng!

Keng!

Keng!

Keng!

Keng!

Keng! Keng!

Keng!

Keng!

Come with me.

Hurry up.

The bus is leaving.

Keng,

the bus is leaving.

Keng,

come with me.

Don't do this.

Come with me.

Let's go. Hurry. Go! Go!

Don't step on others. Hurry!

Run! That way!

Whose kid is this?

Mine! Thank you.

11:48 P.M.

The thing that we saw in the video clips and online media,

what was it?

Yeah. What was it?

Please answer.

Sir, we need answers.

All the video clips that you've seen in online media

were from a movie shooting.

There's nothing like you speculated.

So you're denying that

there was a monster attacking people in Bueng Kan.

There's nothing happened in that stormy night. Is that it?

That's right.

I don't believe what you are saying.

I think you're hiding the truth.

We need to keep it a secret for now.

I don't want those monster hunters coming here.

When the time is right,

I'll be the one who explains everything.

There was a monster attacking people in Bueng Kan.

There's nothing happened in that stormy night. Is that it?

That's right.

ROYAL THAI POLICE

The legend was a true story.

Everyone who saw it

knows how dreadful it was.

What is more cruel than the monster

is the lie.

The lie that a group of people made

to cover up their own failure,

so that everything remains peaceful.

But there never was true peace.

Day passes, life goes on.

People just forgot what happened that day.

The monster

disappeared from our life.

Nobody knew where it was.

Until now.

FIVE YEARS LATER

Long time no see.

How are you doing?

It's a long story. I'll have to start at the beginning.

Are you back to work?

Yes.

Just to make ends meet.

How are you feeling now?

I'm fine.

Tell me about the girl.

How long have you been watching over her?

Since that day.

What's the difference between then and now?

It's coming back.

Raise you hand if you want to answer the question.

Who?

It's Pan Pan.

I understand

that everyone needs a starting point

to live a new life.

I saw some kind of ritual

that I didn't really understand.

What did you see?

I saw hope.

Kid,

call it out.

I said call it out!

Finally, I know the truth.

What everybody is trying to hide,

I saw it with my own eyes.

The way it looks at me

is just like the way you're looking at me now!

Go away.

Losing love ones

is life's greatest pain

that we all have to face.

It's a fact of life.

Stay conscious.

We all have a way

to relieve ourselves from misery.

But your brain didn't stay conscious,

you're blinded with your own

emotions, anger, and malice.

That keeps burning at you

every second as if you're in hell.

The true monster that you've been chasing

is the one inside your heart.

If you can get rid of it,

You'll find true inner peace.

That's the answer you're looking for.

What are you going to do, Dad?

I'll go find the answer.

What did you find?

I've found everything.

THE LAKE