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Mister.

It won’t be complicated, right?

What happens tonight ends tonight.

I’m not sure about that.

You don’t want to know me that much?

I think it’s better for us this way.

Here’s your Chic… Oh shit!

I don’t understand.

I can’t read sign language.

I said I didn’t do it.

Your son was startled when he saw me and dropped the bottle.

Hey. How could you put the blame on my son?

I let you pay us in installments.

Can I work for you instead?

What if I want to apply to be your waitstaff?

From now on, we are no strangers.

What should I call you, Boss?

Jim.

But people call me Uncle Jim.

Uncle Jim, have you eaten?

Here’s Fermented Soy Bean Dip that Praew made.

Put it over there. I’ll eat it later.

Eat before it goes bad.

A-ha.

How is Praew doing? What’s her work shift today?

Night shift until 10.

She said she can’t stand for long and wanted comfy shoes.

[Wen: I’ve arrived. Should I just go in?]

Take her shoe shopping then.

How can I?

Li Ming isn’t here.

Can you run the diner alone?

You can go.

I’ve got an extra pair of hands.

Gaipa?

Ahem.

Ah, you came for the card that you forgot?

Let me grab it for you.

Don’t.

This is Wen, my friend.

He’s helping out.

Ah.

The other day, he passed out drunk.

Today, he got a job here.

I wasn’t drunk in vain, was I?

That’s great then.

Thank you for helping.

Bye, Uncle.

Hey.

Where should I start, Uncle Jim?

Sure you can handle it?

It’s tough.

Don’t say I didn’t warn you.

Don’t worry about me.

When someone like me wants something,

I work hard for it.

Let's get started.

I’m ready.

Chapter 2: The Temporary Chicken Rice

Here.

Ride home safe.

Or if you want me to pick you up, let me know.

By the way, I had a dream last night.

I saw a silver necklace.

A silver necklace?

Yeah.

I walked into the woods.

I found it on a tree stump.

Kind of.

Let’s look it up.

It says here that more expenses are coming your way.

If girls dream about it,

they could be expecting a daughter.

A daughter?

How are a silver necklace and a daughter related?

No.

Can I get numbers instead?

Give the exact numbers.

Let me think.

Necklace is ‘4.’

There’s only one necklace, so it’s ‘1.’

41 and 14.

Go for it.

Buy the lotto.

It’s not like I dream about a necklace all the time.

We might win.

Hey.

Police, arrest these two.

They’re selling illegal lotto.

Yeah, arrest me, officers.

Where are the police?

I don’t see any.

I sell lotto to police wives.

I’m not scared, you asshole.

No, thanks. I’m good.

What are you doing here anyway?

Are you cutting work?

I’m not.

I came to order LPG for Uncle Jim.

I’m dropping off the bike for Praew too.

About to head back.

Coming with me?

Oh? I thought I could use a ride home.

You can walk with me. Okay?

I’m taking off, babe.

Bye.

But, hey. Don’t forget to buy 14 and 41.

You got it.

Why going home so early?

Aren’t you a senior? Don’t you have night school?

Are you really going to school?

No, I’m just wearing a student cosplay.

Which uni are you going to? Have you thought about it?

[Registration to work overseas is now open.]

I haven’t.

What?

What about you?

Uncle Jim told you to enroll in non-formal education, but you didn’t.

I don’t want to study. I just want to get rich.

I want to win the lotto.

How’s that?

You haven’t even paid me back the money you owed.

Quit bringing the 100 baht up.

It’s not like I owe you one million.

I’ll pay you back once I win the lotto.

You all right?

I’m fine.

This is Wen.

He’ll step in when you’re not here.

Hello.

Hi.

Come on. Storing plates is easy.

Learn to cook the rice with me back here.

On my very first day?

Yeah. Come on.

Hurry up.

All right.

Uncle Jim, why does no one wash the dishes?

You do it, Leng.

So what’s this?

I recognize him.

Leave it for adults.

We’re friends.

He asked if he could work here.

Well, you need to be out for work anyway.

The diner will need an extra hand.

When will you start working at Officer Supoch’s?

About now.

I’m here to grab my portable charger.

Take the food too.

I’m sick of your food.

And don’t pick a fight with anyone.

Can you quit talking? It’s annoying.

I’m just warning you.

Once you’re done with the house chores, you don’t have to do anything else.

If we’re home, you can leave after that.

But if we aren’t, please keep Heart company.

He understands simple hand gestures.

If he doesn’t, you can write it down.

Normally, Heart can stay by himself just fine.

Before you leave, don’t forget to ask him to lock the doors.

He might be in his room. You can tell if the light is on.

Are you listening to me?

I am.

I’ll be leaving then.

Take care of the house.

Hey.

What?

I’m wiping it.

I’m cleaning it.

I am cleaning.

Ow!

Shit!

Here.

You and I mop the floor together.

You and I…

mop the floor together.

You’re not doing.

I’m not doing.

You and I spilled it together.

We clean it together.

Got it? Huh?

Come on.

Hurry.

Do it, chop-chop.

For me?

For you.

The chicken was all sold.

If you’re done here, you can go home.

I’ll take it from here.

There’s one chicken left. Don’t you see?

Somebody bought it already.

I’ll chop it, put it in a box, and give it to the delivery guy.

And I’ll be done.

Can you teach me how to chop?

I can help you chop the chicken next time.

Now that we cut it in half,

we will cut below the wings and drumsticks.

Here?

Yes.

Be careful.

Isn’t it too mushy?

What?

Here.

Uncle.

Why don’t you make it thin and flat first?

Why?

You like to eat thin chicken meat?

No.

But it will seem like a big serve.

Other diners do that.

If I want that,

I won’t let people eat all they want after midnight, will I?

Seriously, if you don’t have the ‘Eat all you want’ signature,

you might make a better profit.

I won’t make that much better profit.

I’m comfortable with the way I’m doing it.

I don’t know what to do with the chicken anyway if I bring home.

I’d rather share it with customers.

Here. I’ll handle the rest.

What?

Can’t I look at you?

The work is over.

Time to go home.

What?

Don’t I get extra time tonight?

You mean this?

I prefer to drink alone.

Such an artist.

Your wage isn’t that big. Spend it on beer and you’ll have nothing left.

And who says I want wages at all?

Go home.

I’m going home too.

Bye-bye.

You can ride with me to the main street.

No.

I can manage on my own.

I booked my ride.

If I get in your car,

I’m afraid I might never reach home.

Did you call a ride service?

I did.

Hold on.

One moment, please.

Thank you for helping.

Don’t thank me.

I did it for money.

Bye, Uncle Jim.

Here are your chicken wings.

100 baht, please.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

Praew, should we become chicken meat vendors?

They’re rich.

Look. His gold necklace is as big as my thumb. Damn!

What a loaded man.

Oh, yeah?

Tootee, the boba tea girl, said you didn’t reply to her messages.

What a homewrecker you are.

What’s this, Leng?

Who is Tootee?

Tootee who? That’s no one.

Gaipa was being nonsense.

Take responsibility, Gaipa.

I’m kidding, Praew.

For real.

If you say you’re kidding, don’t say for real.

Where are you going? Fix what you started.

It’s nothing.

Don’t believe him.

Is her shop over there?

Where?

You took a peek when walking past it.

No way. Don’t trust what he says.

Here.

What is it?

Ah.

Let’s see.

[2 chickens, 5 chicken blood cubes, 2 kg of liver, 2 kg of gizzard, 3 kg of chicken carcass]

Leng, whose handwriting is this?

Don’t think I’ve seen it. Is it Li Ming’s?

No. It’s Wen’s.

Wen?

Who?

Uncle Jim’s friend.

He’s passed out drunk at the diner the other day.

He’s working there now.

He doesn’t seem fit though.

Doesn’t seem fit?

How?

He looks like he comes from money.

He shouldn’t be doing something like this.

He’s good-looking though.

Yeah?

You can stop by and say hi.

But don’t fall for him too.

Leng, damn you!

It’s not like I like everyone I see.

Oh, yeah?

Hell yeah!

Don’t forget to answer Tootee.

Damn it. Tootee again?

Do you believe him? Seriously?

I saw you look.

Are you nuts?

It’s nothing.

But you did look.

I looked around all over the place.

Uncle Jim.

The shop isn’t yet open, sir.

Ah.

Is Uncle Jim here?

Uncle.

Hi, Gaipa.

What’s up?

My mom went to Kathin Ceremony.

She got lots of Thai desserts.

Have a seat.

Here.

She asked if you could help finish some.

I’d leave it with Leng but I was afraid he’d forget.

Wow.

This is a lot.

How can I finish all this?

Tell your mom I said thank you.

Of course.

Uncle Jim, have you heard about the Marina Food Court construction?

The one that requires market zone adjustment?

That’s the one.

Ah.

Song told me about it, but I don’t know the details.

How far will the food court cover?

I think they’re using the fresh market zone too.

The fresh market, huh?

Should we eat?

Uncle.

Uncle, should I put this basket of clothes in the back?

Yes, in the back for now.

Leng will take it from there.

Wen.

This is Gaipa.

Gaipa, this is Wen.

My friend.

He’s helping out when Li Ming isn’t here.

Uncle Jim, you could have just told me.

Let me know when it’s busy. I can come help.

It’s okay.

The diner isn’t that busy and Wen…

might not be here every day.

Well then.

I’ll put this behind the diner.

Should we eat?

Sure.

Thanks a lot.

Mom complains that her blood sugar keeps rising.

That’s why she gave it away.

Even so, there’s still a lot at home.

Would you like some?

I’m good.

Wanna join us?

No. You play.

I’m going to work. I don’t want to sweat my shirt.

Take it off and play.

Oh, come on.

We’re missing one player. Come on.

You go on. I’m not playing.

You’re on Pond’s team.

Get up.

Come on, bro.

Come.

Li, why address your mother's younger brother as if he is older than her?

People call him Uncle.

I follow what other people do.

Should we go eat at Li Ming’s next time?

His diner was on TV. How cool.

Go ahead.

The diner is so quiet during covid.

Pattaya seems like an abandoned town.

Which uni are you choosing?

In Bangkok or here?

I haven’t decided yet.

I’m thinking of studying Film at Rangsit University.

My mom is okay if I join a private institute.

I don’t need to go through tests.

For the tuition, I plan to get a student loan.

Come on. Your mom is loaded. You don’t need a loan, Golf.

Spare it for those who need it.

I don’t want to bother my mom.

I heard from our seniors that we don’t need to pay off the loan.

Those assholes.

Wow, Golf.

You must love her very much.

Li Ming, look.

Cute, right?

My girlfriend’s friend is asking for your chat ID. Are you interested?

Let me show you her picture.

No.

Take a look first.

She’s hot.

No.

Let me see.

Wow. Isn’t she pretty?

Give me her IG.

She has eyes for him.

He doesn’t care. I do.

Li.

Yeah.

It’s an English assignment for your group.

Pass it on to the group members.

All right. Thanks a lot.

Bye now. See you.

Leng!

Leng, can I borrow your motorbike?

He’s not here. He’s at the market.

Li Ming,

I met Auntie Khiao’s son at the market.

He said there’s a free tutoring session at Tha Kru School.

I told him to get the application for you too.

Don’t forget to go grab it.

Li Ming.

Are you listening to me?

I am.

If you are, say something.

So that I know you get what I say.

Will you stop nagging?

Why didn’t you ask if I wanted to join or not?

Can I borrow your car?

I’m going to work at Officer Supoch's.

Don’t want to be late.

Uncle.

Should I stock up the plates now?

Go ahead.

I’ll put them right here.

Yeah. Thanks a lot.

[You don’t need to mop. A housemaid will do it.]

[And you will tell your mom that I don’t work!!]

[Sorry.]

[About what?] [About the liquor. I didn’t know Mom knew you. I thought you could get away with it.]

[Forget it. I actually don’t want to be at the diner.]

Can you turn the volume up?

Here. Let me do it.

[I already paid for these. Keep the receipts in case there’s a problem. - Gaipa] [This one is overdue. You must pay at the counter yourself. Don’t be late or you’ll miss the deadline again, Uncle Jim. - Gaipa.]

[I already paid for these. Keep the receipts in case there’s a problem. - Gaipa] [This one is overdue. You must pay at the counter yourself. Don’t be late or you’ll miss the deadline again, Uncle Jim. - Gaipa.]

Jimbo.

Come here.

Enjoying it, huh?

It’s good, right?

Eat and help me think, Jimbo.

What should I do?

I’ll be right back.

Uncle.

Praew is pregnant.

Leng must take responsibility.

We must get married in my hometown.

My parents won’t allow us to live like this.

Calm down, Praew.

It’s not like I’m running away.

You do realize that both of my parents passed away, right?

Where should I get the money from?

You should give me time to make the money.

But my growing tummy can’t wait, Leng.

Praew, easy.

Figure it out together.

Leng isn’t going anywhere.

Uncle,

should I borrow the money from Madam Jintana?

Can you even handle the interest?

It’s 10%.

You say you don’t have money.

But you always do for cigarettes, huh?

It’s just 4 baht a piece.

I’m stressed out.

I just want to feel better.

You’re not the only one with stress.

I can’t spend 4 baht or what?

No!

Hey!

Don’t fight.

We can’t find the way out right here right now.

Who else knows about this, Praew?

Your parents?

[Kongsup Insurance]

[Car Insurance Collection Letter]

- Thank you. - Thank you.

I think its legs are tilted.

But I guess it’s okay.

It’s all right.

Hey.

Yeah?

Wanna grab something to eat?

You go ahead.

What are you doing here, Uncle Jim?

Shopping.

Almost done here. I’m headed home.

You?

Uncle Jim,

want to grab something to eat?

Wow.

They have lots of customers every day?

Yeah.

It’s typical.

It’s packed with customers from around noon to 3 p.m.

People who work nearby come to eat here.

I thought you ate in the mall every day as you work there.

Come on.

In the mall?

It’s pricey. Like 200 baht per meal.

If I do that, I won’t have any money left to save.

You seem to get a nice salary.

Not really.

If so, I wouldn’t work an extra job at your diner.

Is it good, Uncle?

One fresh mango, please.

Want some fruit?

Sure.

20 baht, please.

A 500-baht bill?

Let me go break it.

It’s okay. I'll come get the change tomorrow.

Sure. Thank you.

Hello.

Hello, Wen.

Can I have my regular, please?

Of course. Four bags, right?

Did she need to be in such a hurry?

Her?

She did, Uncle.

If she is late, her pay will be deducted by the minute.

She must hurry.

If this rule applies at the diner, Leng won’t have any money left.

So…

where do you normally have lunch?

Sometimes, I buy. Sometimes, I cook.

But I don’t usually wake up to have lunch.

I eat whatever Leng buys for me.

Yours is ready, Wen.

Thank you.

Here you go.

Thank you.

See you.

Come again tomorrow.

Want some?

It was a big profit.

100 baht can get you everything in my market.

But these are peeled, come with sticks, and salt and chili dip.

Uncle, I need to get back to work.

I’ll see you later.

Are you coming this evening?

Of course, I’m coming.

My work is easy. Point a finger and give orders. That’s all.

I have so much time for you.

Your job seems fun.

Selling Chicken Rice is more pleasurable.

Uncle, I’m taking off.

Here.

Don’t you want it at all?

Well…

I’ll take one piece.

Don’t forget.

Hm?

To eat.

Bye.

We should play football together again.

Sure.

How about this Saturday? Are you free?

Hey.

We better hurry.

Golf said the pizza has been served.

You go ahead. I’ll catch up with you.

Go.

Spare me some.

All right. Come quickly.

Li Ming.

Wen.

Hello.

Wanna join Work & Travel?

I want to go to the states.

Or somewhere affordable.

Why don’t you walk in and talk to her?

I don’t know the language.

America and Australia?

Where would you choose if you could?

It actually depends on the person.

And the money you have.

I’d choose America as I think it’s more interesting.

Besides, I have some relatives there.

You do?

Yeah.

Then can I ask you if I need some advice?

Of course.

You can message me.

Here’s my chat ID.

Have you asked Uncle Jim though?

Hey.

Hey.

Hey.

Ah. You want to wash it yourself?

Thanks a lot.

I have nothing to do tonight.

Are you asking me to watch a movie?

I want to watch a Thai movie, but there are no subtitles.

Can you tell me what happens in the key scenes?

You’re ordering me around…

You’re ordering me around like I’m your minion.

[I see you can understand it just fine.]

[I can guess the main idea. But for some scenes, I can’t. I want to know what’s going on.]

[All right. Next time, let me know which one you want to watch. I watch it with you.]

For what?

Oh, right.

[For what?]

[For being my ears.]

[Should we catch a movie at the cinema next time?]

Wanna go?

[I can’t. Ever since I went deaf, my mom forbids me from going out.]

Leng.

Yes, Uncle?

Here.

My gift for you.

What now?

I bet they’re leftovers again.

Why dressed up today?

Where did you go?

I ran an errand.

What errand?

None of your business.

Whose gold necklace?

Here.

I bought it for you.

It’s Praew’s dowry.

Are you serious?

Don’t you sell it.

Uncle, thank you.

Leng!

I’m giving you a reward.

I don’t want your damn reward.

- Leng, back to your seat. - Go ahead, Leng.

What about you?

What’s going on?

One during the day, another at night.

Why don’t you pick one?

Be respectful, Leng.

Get serious with someone.

Kill your loneliness.

How do you know I’m lonely?

Well, we’re all destined to pair up with someone.

I can't stay with you forever, you know?

I’m having a wife. See?

Just deal with your own business.

Don’t you worry about me.

I’m going to see Praew.

Yes.

Thank you, Uncle Jim.

Here.

Is it good?

Hello.

What did you say?

Almost there.

We’re parking.

Shit!

I gotta go.

Are you guys all right?

Gosh.

Are you okay?

You okay? Are you hurt?

It hurts. My leg might be broken.

Mister, why didn’t you look carefully when you reversed a car?

We had the light on. Couldn't you see us?

Sir, please calm.

Uncle, do you have the car insurance?

One sec.

Are you all right?

Clean your wound.

[Kongsup Car Insurance]

If we’re to compensate you, how much would you ask?

3,000 THB would do. I’m in a hurry here.

Uncle.

What did the insurance staff say?

He’s in a rush.

He said we could pay him.

Then you can deal with the insurance company later.

How much is he asking?

3,000 baht.

3,000 baht?

My car insurance just expired.

I’ll pay him.

Just tell him to wait a moment.

I advanced it.

I will transfer it back.

It’s fine.

This wouldn’t happen if I didn’t ask you to drop me off here.

We can’t do that.

Come on.

Let’s talk later.

I need to get to work now.

Thank you.

Hello.

I’m almost there.

We don’t have enough bats on this side.

Why not?

I think Jack sent us the wrong work file.

Wrong file?

Yeah.

Damn it.

Can we use black fabric instead?

Don’t think it will look good.

It’s weird.

You’re right.

We should put it up inside.

Black papers work.

But I think if we…

You came yourself.

I did.

Great job you did here.

Thank you, sir.

Sorry though. It’s a little later than scheduled.

Can I please get your chat ID?

My chat ID?

Yes. We can discuss work afterward.

That’s awesome.

Is this you?

Does the beer here taste better than the beer at your diner?

Beer tastes the same everywhere.

How can it taste better?

You are not romantic at all. You know that?

When you’re almost 40 like me,

with one nephew, one employee,

a house, a car, and a money pool to deal with,

you can’t afford to be romantic.

Life is bitter.

Bitter like beer?

Beer is much sweeter in comparison.

That’s why you drink it every day.

I drink because I want to get drunk.

When I’m drunk, I don’t dream.

Just sleep and wake up.

Do you have a dream?

My dream isn’t romantic.

Pay off my debt.

Financially support my nephew until he graduates.

And I’d like to experience having a million baht.

See what it’s like.

What is yours?

I want home.

Home where someone waits for me.

When I get home, all my tiredness is gone.

When I’m home, I have peace of mind.

Not just a place to sleep.

Don’t you already have one?

I don’t.

Don’t.

It’s not good.

If you don’t try, how can you tell if it’s good or not?

Okay, Uncle.

I get it.

I see I’m not the right person.

Sorry for making you uncomfortable.

Hey.

I’m okay.

You will be okay too.

Can you lend me your shoulder?

Why should I?

As an acquaintance, if you don't mind

Don’t waste your time on me.

Someone like me

doesn’t fit to be anyone’s home.

Directed by Noppharnach Chaiyahwimhon

I used to argue with my sister.

She claimed that man-to-man love does not exist.

Do you know what I said to her?

I said, “I’ll show you.”

What a cunning son you are.

Tell me which faculty or university you want to go to.

Do you still need your uncle to make school decisions for you?

What do you want to be?

I don’t know yet.

Do you want to go Loy Krathong together?