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Nakorn Si Thammarat.

A place where abundant pieces of knowledge were gathered

from the good wills of various masters

which help to subdue the people's suffering

building their faith and making them adhere

to Buddha's teachings till today.

What's going on?

-Hey, where is he? -Get away from me.

Get away from me!

Don't come any closer. Let me go! Let me go!

Where is he?

This is what I warned you.

Where are all these vines coming from?

Go away!

Be around.

They're all creeping around. Where did they come from?

Go.

-Got him. -I got him too.

This is your chicken, right?

Yes, it is.

You can let go of my legs now.

Sorry, Uncle.

Here. Your chicken.

Where are you guys from? And where are you heading to?

We are from the capital, heading to Chalong village.

Do you know the way?

Head south about 1,000 meters.

You'll see a big Banyan tree.

Go around that Banyan tree and head east. You'll find a village.

Once you get there, just ask the local

for direction to the rooster fighting ground.

How do you know that?

Yes.

Just by looking at you, I can tell you're quite something.

Or else you won't be carrying this chicken around to fight for money.

Yes.

-Keng is-- -Piak.

Well, I'm just…

able to take care of myself.

Anyway, thank you for helping me catch this chicken.

I have to go.

Goodbye, Uncle.

Okay. Okay.

Uncle, Granduncle, or Grandpa… Call me whatever you want.

Let's go, Piak.

Let's go.

Wait, lad.

Take good care of each other.

Will do.

Let's go.

Hurry, Piak.

Piak.

Hey…

You're so handsome, just like your brother.

I'm even more handsome.

Whatever, handsome boy.

Move.

Go.

Come on, Piak.

That's how it's done.

Hey.

Both of you are here for the first time, I guess.

Yes.

So you're here to watch or to compete.

To compete.

Hey, man.

You.

Where are you from?

Can you speak Southern dialect?

No, I can't.

Can't speak Southern.

You've brought your chicken to fight?

How much are you betting?

Ten Baht.

How bold you are, Redneck.

I accept your challenge.

Your chicken will fight my son, Nampetch.

I'll give you twelve Baht if you win.

But if you lose…

that ten Baht and your feeble chicken are mine.

Hey, lad.

Let me warn you first.

This Nampetch

has never lost before.

I think you'd better keep that ten Baht to fill your own stomachs.

We'll be broke if we lose, brother.

What are you afraid of?

That chicken just finished a fight. He should be exhausted by now.

How about that? Thought you said he's exhausted?

-Keng. -Hey, Piak.

You plain face.

Where are you taking that chicken? I'm going to beat you up!

Hurry, Piak.

Run.

Enough. Let's go.

Run.

Go.

Go!

You damn cheater. Who do you think you are?

Die!

Who do you think you are? Redneck!

Hey.

Ouch, you piece of shit.

Do you know who my father is?

You're dead meat.

I don't know. Why don't you go ask your father?

I'm going to catch you eventually.

Easy, Piak. Easy. You're going to choke to death.

Drink slowly.

Slowly.

Come. I'll help you.

Piak.

Why don't you take Dang out for a stroll?

Sure, brother.

I'm hungry.

There's still some dried cooked rice and dried beef left.

That should do it for now.

Here.

Keng.

Who's there?

Nobody's there. See?

There was.

Hey, kid.

How did you get here?

And what's wrong with you? Why are you shivering like this?

I think he's afraid of thunder.

Have you eaten anything?

Have some.

Hey, kid.

What are you doing here in the middle of the night?

Do you have a home? And where are your parents?

Hey, I'm Piak.

What's your name?

I can't remember.

How can someone forget his own name?

Eat more.

You…

Let's call him "Kai Nui".

Okay.

So, where are you guys from?

My brother and I are from the capital.

Our parents died ever since I was five.

My brother raises me up.

Both of you are welcome to stay here.

Well, you speak as if this is your home.

We cannot go elsewhere tonight anyway.

We'll just stay here for the night.

Eat more.

Syn, what happened to your leg?

Syn.

Let me help you.

What's with that look, Dad?

Or…

Did Sorn piss you off again?

Sorn is discussing some matters with Khun.

About getting an adept exorcist…

to deal with that evil spirit at the abandoned temple.

That abandoned temple ghost again?

Seriously, Dad…

We don't even know whether or not there's treasure in that temple.

We only listen to that shaman, who meditates…

and claims to have seen things.

I really want to know too

if what we find there will be as good as he said.

Piak!

Piak!

Piak!

Piak!

Come on, Kai.

Piak!

Piak!

Kai, Piak.

Come here.

I'm heading to the village.

Both of you must come with me.

I'm taking you home.

I can't go anywhere.

I need to guard the temple.

The temple will always be here. It's not going anywhere.

You can come back whenever you want. But today, you have to come with me.

Maybe you can remember where your house is.

I told you I'm not going.

Whoa…

What?

Okay. Suit yourself then.

But you must look after Dang for me.

Now then you smile.

Come on.

-You want some bamboo shoots? -Yes, please.

I'll take some cabbage too.

-Veggie for me… -Hello, Auntie.

I'm not that old.

Sorry, Auntie.

Sister.

Sis.

Is there any job available around here?

Chalong is such a small town. There aren't that many jobs here.

If you're looking for a job, go to the city.

-Hey, look! -Or you can go look at Sichon Pier.

Newcomer.

-I got this. -Sure.

-Hey! -What did you push me for?

You can try searching there.

You want a fight? Want a piece of me? Why did you push me?

Hey.

Don't you run! Don't you run!

-Enough. -Let go!

-You! -Piak.

I won't take you here anymore.

Hey, why is that?

Look at you.

Got into a fight the moment you set foot here.

What did I tell you?

To behave.

Speak less.

And above all else…

Don't start a fight, got it?

Fight always comes to me, even when I don't start it.

Still want to talk back.

Who did you learn that bad habit from?

Keng.

You little brat, since when did I behave like that?

-No. -Then what?

There.

What?

There.

-What? -There.

Shit.

You!

-Let's go. -Don't let them get away.

Go!

-Hey, stop right there. -Go.

PEOPLE'S MARKET

Hurry.

This way. Get in.

Step aside.

Where did they go? We just saw them right here.

Let's split out. Go.

Let's go, Chief.

Move out!

Hey.

How can you still eat at times like this?

It looks really good, Keng.

But is this the right time?

Shit.

-Pim, you set up the stall, okay? -Sure.

Prom, someone is in the stall.

Who are you?

Please calm down.

-How did you get in here? -Well…

Well, I…

-Get out! -Okay.

Get out!

Get out!

Ouch. Okay. Please calm down.

I'm just here to hide.

You are not from around here. I must be extra careful.

-Get up and leave. -Okay.

My brother is still a kid. Don't you feel pity for him?

Please let me stay for a while, Sister.

-Please? -No!

The little one has got the nerve… pleading with a mouthful of my snacks.

-Get up and leave. / -Yes, we'll leave now.

-Up. -Let's go.

I knew you must be around here.

Thank you, Prom.

You and I are really destined to be together.

If it weren't for you, Prom…

I won't be able to catch this loser.

I'm not helping anyone.

If you have any dispute, go settle it yourselves.

It's none of my business.

You've caused so much trouble.

Get them.

-Hey! -Piak.

Keng.

-Go away. -You!

I'm going to kill you.

-Keng. -Piak.

-Keng. -You cocky bastard!

Let go.

Don't hurt my brother.

-You. -Stop!

A true gangster wouldn't hurt kids.

Syn.

Let him go.

Are you happy now, Prom?

But this guy…

I have some unfinished business with him.

Come here.

That's enough, Syn.

Do you want him to end up dead?

Come in and have some water. Then you can go wherever you want.

Hey son, where are you going?

I'm going to play with my friends.

Get him some water first. Then you can go play.

Yes, Dad.

-Grab some herbal ointment too. -Okay.

Here. Sit.

Here it is, Dad. I'm going out to play now.

Go ahead.

Be careful though.

Yes.

Piak.

Drink some water.

Take this ointment.

Apply on your wounds. And help your brother too.

-Thank you. -Sure.

Both of you should better watch your back.

You're strangers here after all.

I've heard before of how wild Southern people can be.

But just got a chance to experience it in person today.

I can understand that guy.

But for the girl…

Gosh.

If my brother and I weren't careful, our heads would be have split into two.

If you're talking about Prom, just don't take it to heart.

She's all by herself and still has to take care of her sister.

If she isn't like this, she won't make it here at Chalong.

So, where are her parents?

Her father is my friend.

He left this village over ten years ago and has never returned.

Her mother died a few years ago.

Where are both of you staying?

The abandoned temple at the back of this village.

Did you see anything while staying the night there?

Not really.

Oh! I met a kid, Uncle.

This is what I was about to tell you.

This kid…

It seems like he can't find his parents.

I asked him and he said… his parents told him to wait at the temple.

They'll come back for him.

I wanted to take him home.

He said he can't remember where his house is.

That's so awkward.

Oh!

How about this?

Should I just bring him to you?

Let him stay there.

Don't take him anywhere.

Just take good care of him as if he's your own kin.

Okay.

You like horses, Piak?

Yes.

The next time you're here…

I'll teach you how to ride it, okay?

-Here, Keng. Have some water. -Okay.

Help me do it.

Kai.

If your parents don't come to pick you up, what are you going to do?

I don't know too.

All I know is…

I need to look after the stuff here.

What are you talking about?

What needs to be guarded at such an abandoned temple?

The only things I see are…

broken pagodas…

and some old Buddha statues.

Absolutely nothing.

Kai.

If Piak and I need to leave…

what are you going to do?

You guys are leaving?

Not right now.

But we'll have to leave someday.

I really don't want you to go.

Just put it there.

-Where? -Here. Right here.

I'm here.

Sis, it's okay. I just want to help.

-Thanks. -Sure.

Hey, lad. Have you found a job?

Chid is looking for help. Are you interested?

Each morning, you need to take the cattle out to graze.

Then herd them back to the pen before sunset.

But most importantly…

Don't lose any of Khun's cattle.

Got it?

Got it, brother.

Khun.

He's looking for a job and will be replacing Joi.

Hello.

Yes.

What's your name?

I'm Keng, from the capital.

Oh, your name is Keng.

Yes.

You've come a long way from home.

You must be really good, just like your name says.

You have anywhere to stay?

You can stay at the workers' quarter at my place.

It's okay.

I'm staying at the abandoned temple. It's comfy enough though.

The abandoned temple?

Yes.

Damn you…

You can start tomorrow.

Thank you, Khun.

You've got the job. Congrats.

What do we do, Klab?

-Let's screw with their cattle. -What?

Not screw literally.

-Well… -Go steal their cattle.

Move it.

Dirty-minded.

Feed him some bananas too.

Can chickens eat bananas?

This is good stuff.

A banana a day will improve a gamecock's strength.

Better stamina. So he can fight longer.

Here.

Dang really likes it, Kai.

Oh, where has he gone to?

What now, Klab?

This way.

Go.

Come here.

Where are you taking them?

Piak.

Piak.

Piak.

Hurry. Pack our things.

We're in trouble.

-What's going on? -Let's go.

What's the rush? And what kind of trouble?

It's the cattle. I don't know where they've gone to.

Both of us need to leave now.

Or Khun will kill me.

Go.

-Let's pack our things. -No.

-You don't fear death? -No.

Why can't you just listen?

Hey, how did they get here?

There they are. What's the matter with you?

Sleeping on duty again for sure.

Such a blabbermouth.

Piak, we're okay now.

Piak.

I'll be right back.

Kai.

You can vanish into thin air, right?

You saw it?

No, I was just wondering.

Are you a human?

Or…

A ghost protecting the temple. Like rumor says.

I'm not a ghost.

If I'm really not a human being…

will you be afraid of me, just like the others?

You're not scary at all. I'm not afraid of you.

Really? Even if I look like this?

Move.

Come on.

Where had you been?

I thought you already ran away.

I went to get the cattle.

So, you don't have a home to go back to, right?

This is my home right here.

I'm waiting for the virtuous one to arrive.

Then my duty can be fulfilled.

I don't have a home to go back to either.

But wherever there's Keng and Dang…

it's considered home to me.

Kai, do you think Dang has recovered?

Hey, pull more.

-How much? -It's four. This costs four Baht, bro.

-Hey, pay him four Baht. -Let's go with four Baht.

-Hey. -What?

-You see what he's carrying? -What is that thing?

-All in, right? -Hey.

-Petch brings the old one again. -Okay.

You still have the guts to return here?

Where's your brother?

Or he already ran off?

My brother is not a coward, like someone around here.

We haven't settled an old score, and yet you talk like that.

Do you really want to die?

Hey, Syn. Let bygones be bygones.

What do you want with a small kid?

Well, bro. I'm just kidding.

How much are you betting?

I don't have money.

Then why are you here?

I'm betting on my life.

If my chicken loses…

I'll be your slave and will do everything you say.

Well, I really like you, kid.

Holy cow. Such a bold kid. Gosh! I like him.

Syn, what do you say?

Good.

Challenge accepted.

If your chicken wins,

I'll return you the ten Baht.

But if your chicken loses,

you and your chicken are mine.

You'd better be prepared to wash my feet.

Prepare to wash his feet.

I like it.

Hey, I say you guys cut the crap. Are you here for the game or just to talk?

Let's get it on.

Nampetch, just finish him off.

Beat the shit out of him.

Nampetch! Nampetch!

Dang is on fire today.

Nampetch, come on. Keep going!

Fight!

Chief, that chicken must have been possessed.

Foul mouth.

Hey, chicken.

Laem, separate them.

-Yes. -Syn's chicken is dying.

Dang wins this time.

Next round, Praichumpon versus Thongkao.

-Hey. -Hey.

Where are you taking Dang?

You think we'll let you take him back that easily?

Syn, return him that chicken.

-Hell, no. -What?

Here's your money.

As for this chicken, it's mine now.

That's not what we agreed on.

-Yeah. -It's not.

I take what I want.

This chicken has always been mine

ever since you lost the last time.

Yes, I agree.

Don't you worry, Chief. I'll take good care of this chicken.

Where is it?

-Hey, give me my chicken. -Come and get it then.

You little shit.

What was that?

Stop! Hey, I said stop.

Hey, Mahn.

Mahn.

All of you, follow him.

-Quick. -What?

-Is it cracked? -You mean the bullet?

My head, of course!

Chief, is my head cracked?

I'll smack your head if you don't go after him.

Hey, where are you going?

Go.

Get him.

Where do you think you're going?

-Chubby. -Yes.

-Get him. -Sure, bro.

You're going down!

Hey.

-Chubby, get him. -Okay.

Hey! Get him. Hurry!

Where are you going?

Hey, hurry.

Stop right there!

Stop!

Kai.

Mom, I'm going out to play with friends.

Don't go yet. This kid…

It's pretty fun to be out exercising.

Wow, a fresh market.

-You've never been to a market before? -I have.

But the market I used to come to didn't have as many goods.

Weird.

These Parkia just arrived. Would you like a pod?

Sure.

Hey, kid!

If you can't afford anything, stay out of my shop.

I have to make a living. And business isn't good.

-Off you go. -Who says I can't afford it?

Hey.

This just arrived. Maybe you can take them all?

You should just buy in bulk.

Go ahead and buy whatever you want. I love good business.

Sure.

Try it, Kai.

Careful. It's hot.

Try it.

Nice, right?

Oh, Piak.

Keng isn't here. I'm here by myself.

Just want to buy some snacks from you.

I wasn't asking.

It doesn't concern me whether or not he's here.

Let me know if you want some snacks.

I'll make you some. But you can keep your money.

It's okay. I'm rich today.

I can buy as much as I want.

Take your pick then.

Piak, what are you doing here?

I told you to wait for me at the temple, didn't I?

What about you? What are you doing here?

Oh! you're here for Prom, right?

Don't try to change the subject. Tell me why you're here.

What about you, Kai?

Didn't you say it's your duty to guard the temple?

What are you doing here?

Piak.

Where did you get these snacks from?

-Did you steal them? -No.

-I bought them. -You bought them?

Where did you get the money from?

Calm down.

Piak is still a kid.

Don't be so hard on him.

Look, he's so scared now.

Are you throwing all of them away? That's such a waste.

They were bought with dirty money. I can't let you keep them.

If what I earned was dirty…

what about yours?

What you earned from your bet, is considered dirty too.

That's right.

Piak!

Why do you have to be so mad?

I don't want him to be involved in gambling…

because I don't want him to be like me when he grows up.

Look at me.

I don't even have a roof over my head.

I get it.

You're mad at Piak, because you love him, right?

And since you're mad at me…

That means you love me too, right?

I love you.

That's why I'm taking you and Piak out of this place.

But I didn't say I'd go with you.

We're family now.

It can't be that hard to raise another kid.

There's no other way to get easy money.

You're taking Dang to another fight?

Yes, one last time.

Win a big prize money and leave.

But if I go with you,

Dang will definitely win. You have my word.

This time,

don't you and Piak interfere.

I'll handle it myself.

What?

You seem quite distracted today.

What happened?

Are you worried about your brother?

Why do I need to be worried…

when he doesn't care about me at all.

So you're still mad at him.

No wonder.

You've come to stay over at my place for a few nights.

This should be enough.

That's it for today.

I have something else to teach you.

Go.

Krasunkhot, one of the ancient skills that have been passed down for generations.

I'm teaching you for self-protection. It can also sharpen your focus.

This skill was inherited from the Art of War,

called Dhanu Bheta.

It's a very useful veda.

The treatise states that it can defeat even an angel.

When successfully enchanted…

the bullet can curve as if it's alive.

See your target?

Shoot it then.

Stay where you were.

Shoot the target.

What did it hit?

The tree.

And what do you see?

A tree.

Step back.

If you look at the tree with your eyes…

you'll hit the tree.

If you look at the target with your mind…

you'll see the target…

without using your sight.

Got it?

That's good. I like it.

He will definitely show up today.

Oh!

-Hello, Dang. -Hello, Brother Bane.

He will definitely show up today.

There he is.

Hello.

-Hi. -Hello.

Syn.

It's his chicken that defeated Nampetch?

At first, I imagined him to be a tough gamecock master.

Turns out it's just a dumb herdsman.

Stay away from Prom.

This is your last warning. Or I'll beat you up.

Excuse me.

Give him hell today.

Yes, Chief.

Bring me my chicken.

You're done for.

Fine.

Dang.

-What are you doing? -Hey.

-Let me go. -Don't move.

Syn.

Sorn.

Teach your brother some manners.

This is outrageous.

Brother, mind your own goddamn business.

Syn.

Those who are not involved, leave now.

Or I'll kill each and every one of you.

-Leave. -Beat it.

You too.

Go.

What are you doing? Let me go.

-Hey. -Stay still.

Dang.

Dang.

Who did this, Keng?

It's my fault, Piak.

I shouldn't have taken him there.

Dang.

You're going to be okay.

Please stay with me.

Piak.

Go get my herbal mix.

Hey, let me go.

Either you or I will die today.

-You love your brother so much, huh? -Don't you dare.

Ouch! You little shit.

Asshole, you hurt my brother.

Piak.

Come here.

Keng.

See? You're bleeding like hell now.

My fists can spill your blood too.

Die!

Kai, help!

What the hell?

You hurt my friends.

You damn ghost.

I'll send you to hell today.

I knew it. You're in this together.

Such evil you are.

You recklessly started a fight in a temple,

and still dare threaten my friends.

Kai.

That's enough, Kai.

Kai.

Kai.

You're not human.

I'm sorry.

Die!

Let's go, Piak.

Let's go, Piak.

Wait, Keng.

Kai.

-Chubby, go check on Syn. -Syn.

-Chubby. -Syn.

Syn.

Syn.

-Syn. -Syn.

Syn.

Wake up, Syn.

-Why wasn't it me instead? -Why wasn't it me?

-Syn. -Syn.

Syn.

Syn.

What happened?

Syn.

Stop calling his name, Chaba.

Syn is gone.

That little demon.

Either one of us will have to die!

I have an idea of how I should deal with him.

You're already aware of this, right?

Long ago, Keng.

You should've told me.

Yes, I know…

that you wouldn't believe me if I told you.

-And you're not afraid of dying? -Why should I?

Kai is my friend…

and yours too.

-What's there to be afraid of? -What happened to you scares me.

If it's fists and feet,

knives and blades, I'm never afraid.

But this is…

He isn't human.

Damn it.

Village head, how should I handle this?

Think about it. A chicken like Dang,

you still consider him a friend.

But when it comes to Kai, why can't he be your friend?

Come, Keng.

Come.

Even though Kai is not a human, he's been good to us.

Kai.

Kai.

We're back.

Where are you, Kai?

Keng, call him. So he knows you're here.

Come on.

Kai.

Kai.

It's me, Kai.

Please show yourself.

I know you're here.

Kai.

Kai.

Kai.

If it weren't for you yesterday,

we'd be in big trouble.

Thank you so much.

We're friends. I love both of you, okay?

I have something to show you.

-Dang. -Dang.

Dang.

Dang.

He's still alive.

He seems bigger. And stronger too.

I took care of him.

Thanks a lot, Kai.

I didn't really do much. Just buff him up a bit.

This is like Dang's been resurrected.

The new Dang.

From now on, he won't be the same Dang anymore.

I'll call him…

Kaew.

Wait here, all right?

Look after him.

What took him so long?

I'll go look for him.

Wait for me here, okay?

Mom, I'll go with you.

No, it's dangerous out there.

Listen to me.

You need to wait for me here.

Mom! Dad!

Dad! Mom!

Dad! Mom!

Help me.

Kai, I have an errand in the capital.

Guard the temple and help the people out.

Don’t let delusion make you neglect karma.

Don't mistake sins for righteousness.

Attaining paramitas is never an ignoble thing.

Always remember this.

So you've been stuck here for a very long time, right?

Sorry that I was afraid of you, Kai.

From now on, no matter what you are…

You'll always be my best friend who truly cares for me.

-What's going on here? -Oh, Village head.

We went foraging in the forest.

Found these two being tied up like this. So we brought them to you.

We won't do it again. We won't do it again.

I won't steal cattle again.

-Never again. -Ghost!

Sister, what soup are you making today? You're buying a lot.

Hey, you want some lemongrass for the fish organs sour soup?

I have something to tell you. You know what happened last night?

I've got to tell you. Last night…

That little ghost helped to catch cattle thieves.

Frankly speaking, when I heard about the abandoned temple ghost at first…

-It gave me goosebumps and I was scared. -Yes, me too.

But people say this kid loves to help others. If you lose your belonging,

it can be found after you tell him.

Yes, I believe that.

I've heard about him bringing good business too.

You can try to vow to give some offerings if he can bring you good business.

Kai.

All my cattle are gone.

If you can help return them to me,

I'll give you 100 eggs as my offering.

Please help me, Kai.

-Hey, Prom. -Yes, Noy?

-I got my cattle back. -Really?

They returned to the pen out of nowhere, as if someone herds them back.

-Really, Noy? -Yes. I'm so happy now.

Good for you, Noy.

Yes. About the 100 eggs that I vowed as offering…

-They're ready at the back. -Nice.

Please get them for me. I need to give him as I had vowed.

Bless you.

Yes. I want to buy some of your snacks too.

-Sure. -You should come by my stall

-and take some veggies. -Okay. Thank you so much.

-No problem. We can barter. -Sure.

Where are you guys from?

From that way.

What did you catch?

-Madava fish. -Madava fish.

Madava fish.

Madava fish?

-Mullet. -Oh! Mullet.

So, do you still want to get out of this place?

My sister and I want to start a new life too.

Well…

I'm just a vagabond.

Don't have a home of my own.

The thing is…

Taking care of Piak alone is already tough enough.

I didn't ask anyone to look after me.

I've been taking care of Pim by myself too.

But Pim and Piak are growing bigger every day.

Wouldn't it be better to take care of them together?

Come.

You lost.

How much longer are you going to be in Chalong?

Not for long.

I'm waiting for the right moment to tell Kai and Piak.

Once you and Piak leave…

Pim and I…

might…

Khun Saman's family still resents me.

If I stay here,

they might find a way to get back at Piak.

I get it.

Then you decide what's best for you.

Keng.

I'll walk back myself from here.

Okay.

Get home safely then.

Okay.

I take my leave.

Okay.

Khun.

If you would like to turn me over for punishment…

I'll accept that willingly.

Don't worry, lad.

I understand.

It's the act of god.

If I need to use the power in my authority to get back at you,

I can't do it.

This is an old city.

It's been here for over a thousand years.

The same goes for the temple you're staying.

I'm confident that underneath the abandoned temple

lies some ancient treasure.

Is that the reason why you'd sent your men to that temple?

-Where you met Kai. -No.

I'm not doing it for my own interests.

That treasure belongs to the kingdom.

So Kai is looking after that temple because he needs to guard the treasure.

Kai is just a lost soul

who is waiting to be liberated for reincarnation.

But to set a soul free,

we need to get rid of his concerns towards the national treasure.

So it won't fall into the wrong hand.

I know exactly what must be done about that.

But I need your help.

So you can be the one setting him free.

You really like to shoot with that bow?

Yes, I like it.

And I'm very accurate.

Piak, someone's here.

Ouch!

That hurts.

What are you doing here?

We heard that Kai is here. So we'd like to see with our own eyes.

Oh…

So you're here to see Kai.

What's your name?

I'm Piak.

How can you fire a bullet like that?

Yes.

-That's right. -Teach us how.

If you want me to teach you that easily,

I can't do that.

Maybe…

All of you…

must accept me as your boss.

Then I'll teach you.

Of course, Boss Piak.

Everyone is talking about that abandoned temple boy.

He's the one who killed Syn right, Uncle?

I know what needs to be done.

There he is. The one I've been waiting for.

I only accept vital tasks.

Considering our old time's sake, Khun, that's why I'm here.

You know that I have no intention of killing or stealing from anyone.

But this is my responsibility

to take good care of our national treasure.

I know that it's not the reward you're after.

But this kid's power is so overwhelming that

commoners like us won't be able to withstand.

You must be tired from the long journey. Please take some rest upstairs.

Hey, prepare him some food.

Yes.

I'll discuss something with him.

Keng.

Look at that treetop.

Why?

I'm going to shoot it.

Well.

You want to show off, right?

Show me then.

Don't blink an eye.

Hey.

You're good, brother.

You're really good.

How come you're this good?

Must have learned from me for sure.

Very accurate.

This kind of thing can't hurt me, Piak.

You're acting strange today.

Come without making a sound.

Kai.

Is something wrong?

Tell me.

We're friends.

I don't have any doubt about you, Piak.

But as for you…

Do you still consider me as a friend, as a brother, like you once said?

Keng,

are you hiding something from us?

Don't walk away like this.

Aren't we all we've got?

I thought you said Kai is your friend.

Keng.

Yes, Kai.

It was me. I was the one who took them.

Now, there's no treasure left to guard.

You don't need to stay here anymore.

I want you to be reincarnated, Kai.

It's up to me whether or not I want to be reincarnated.

It's none of your business.

I did it for you, Kai.

If you really want to do something for me,

then you need to help me guard the treasure.

You know that I made a promise to his holiness.

Piak and I need to leave here soon, Kai.

What about you? You want to be here all by yourself?

It's none of your concern.

I love and respect you with all my heart.

But you betrayed me.

You were being good to me, with hidden agenda.

Just to gain my trust and steal the treasure.

You're just as bad as the others.

No, Kai.

-Listen to me, Kai. -Get out.

Kai.

You've seen me furious before, haven't you?

Piak.

Get out!

Piak, let's go.

Piak.

Keng.

Piak.

Piak.

Prom.

Why are you sleeping here?

Here, Pops.

Did I do the right thing?

Kai is just doing his duty.

The fact that he's guarding the national treasure

is considered as his merit, which he's been accumulating.

It makes him more powerful than any other soul.

Maybe he's happy with what he's doing.

That he's been helping out the people.

You can't decide on his behalf whether or not he should be reincarnated.

Keng, Piak.

You should hurry back to the temple.

Kai is in danger.

What?

-Let's go, Keng. -Okay.

Wait.

Take this, Son.

It'll come in handy at critical times.

As for you, Piak…

Krasunkhot.

Why can't you just leave me in peace?

This is my place.

Leave now, all of you.

The one who needs to leave is you.

The treasure you're guarding belongs to the kingdom.

It's our duty, as humans, to guard them.

Not a ghost's duty.

I'm not a ghost.

Let it go, Kai.

This isn't your place.

I already let go long ago.

It's all of you who need to turn over a new leaf.

I'm giving you one last chance.

Go be reborn.

Or else, I'll imprison you and enslave you for eternity.

You go help Kai first. I'll be there shortly.

-And where are you going? -Don't mind me. I'll be right there.

Don't be too long.

Pops, let me borrow your horse.

Yeah, take it.

Hey, he's been contained.

Look for the entrance to the treasure chamber.

Yes, sir.

Finally.

A ghost can never be more powerful than a human.

Hey!

Tiang.

Hey, no need.

Muang and Sorn can handle this.

You guys go look for the entrance.

Kai is my friend.

Whoever hurts my friend, will have to deal with me.

Kai.

Just don't hold a grudge against me

for I have to kill you, together with your friend.

Kai.

Piak, Keng.

You'd better find cover.

I'll show them the consequences for pissing me off.

Go.

Stay if you want. I'm out of here.

-Wait for me. -Hey.

Where would you go?

Both of you go and help Sorn now.

Your power is no match to me, Kai. Yield and go be reborn.

Not in a thousand years.

Piak.

Piak.

Piak.

Piak.

Piak.

Piak.

Kai, get him.

You dare hurt my friends.

Tiang.

You can't fight me in this condition, Muang.

Since you haven't killed anyone this time…

I'll take it that you haven't broken any laws.

I'll let you go this time.

We're not that young anymore.

Let it go.

Go home and live a peaceful life. Isn't that better?

Consider it as a request from your fellow disciple.

Village head Tiang…

Marauder Muang…

What's the rush, Khun?

Tiang.

Please come with me.

You can wait for the Luang to decide your fate.

Tiang.

You're just a village head.

I'm a Khun…

You want to arrest me? How dare you!

My rank might be lower than yours.

But we're in the jungle right now.

Only the one with better sword skills will be able to make it back alive.

I really want to know too…

whether or not you can make it back.

It is clear to me now,

the reason why you care for Piak this much.

Kai.

You want to come stay with me?

From now on,

you still need to help those in need…

just like how you helped Keng and Piak.

Chalong and the capital seem so far apart.

We might not see each other again.

If you don't want to wander around with your brother…

why don't you…

just stay here with us?

Pim can also have a friend.

Business is so good.

It's really good these days.

It must be from the help of Kai. Do you realize that?

It's been only a few months that business has picked up.

Not for long, both you and I…

will have to count money all day long.

Have you given an offering to fulfill your vow?

Just forget it.

You keep this.

You can have this.

So you can buy all the glamorous things you want.

You're very kind, Dad.

What about mine?

Please forgive me.

KATHIN CEREMONY MOUNTING THE GABLE-FINIAL

BOUNDARY STONE BLESSING

WAT CHEDI (AI KHAI)

Hello.

Wow! Ton. That's Kai, Wat Chedi boy. It's really grand. Look at that chicken.

Wow! It's huge.

I'm going there for a while.

Sure. See you in five minutes.

-Okay. -See you, brother.

Yes, brother.

PLEASE REMAIN SEATED. ADDITIONAL SCENES AFTER CREDIT ROLL.

Keng.

Do you remember me?