All language subtitles for Dearest Sister.2016.WEBRip.Netflix.en

You'll be gone for a year.

If you come back at all.

Should be enough time
to find a white husband.

Your call credit is insufficient.

We were randomly selected,
like the lottery.

The UNDP can't audit
every single one of their projects.

It's just our bad fucking luck.

Hold on.

Are you Ana's cousin?

You're Ana's cousin.

Can you call the…

The New York attorney. Yeah.

Is all of the food gone?
I haven't eaten since last night.

Hello? You know how the connection is.

Sweet dreams.

We've been making these calls
for the past five years…

Did you hear screaming last night?

You'll get used to it.

When the madam
starts hurting herself again…

she will blame it on you. Be careful.

She's here to work for us.

She can sleep outside
with the rest of the help.

I've never met her.
I don't even know how we're related.

Please stop yelling.

-I haven't even started yelling yet.
-Can you just stop?

Of course, I can.

I heard you cross the room.

Let the maid clear the dishes.

I didn't bring you from your village
to do housework.

Sit down.

Come clear the table!

Am I here because you hurt yourself?

Why would you say that?

Your arm is bruised.

It's all right, madam…

I'm here now. I can help you.

Being alone like this
must be really difficult.

I can help myself.

I never asked for you to be here.

Your family sent you here
because they need cash. Isn't that right?

Can I eat with you?

Isn't your dinner on the table, miss?

I didn't give you permission
to leave the table.

Your call credit is insufficient.

God, she just stares at you.

I can't believe your husband
is letting her live in the house.

Come on. Let's get coffee.

We have coffee here.

I'm not asking
because I actually want coffee.

You should try getting some fresh air.
Let's go get coffee.

Can I help you with anything?

Didn't the madam say
you're not here to do housework?

The madam told me
I could take 10,000 kip for phone credit.

Here's your coffee.

Save your money. I'm paying today.

I want to go home.

Drink your coffee first
and then I'll take you back to your cave.

I want to go now.

Do you sell phone credit?

-Which card?
-The 10,000 kip one.

Mother!

Don't let her bother you. She's old.

Is there a card for 5,000?

Sure.

Do you want to buy lottery numbers?

So? How many numbers?

It's just me, madam.

Of course it is.

The maid said you took the money
I left for shopping.

I just took 10,000 for phone credit.

And where's the rest of it?
I left 100,000 kip.

I only took 10,000.

So you stole 10,000.

I didn't even spend it all.

Here's 5,000 back.

I didn't ask for change.

I asked if you stole the money.

I didn't steal it.

Why don't you ask your maid
where the rest of the money is?

Nok! Come back here!

Nok!

What did you do, madam?

Three… six… four…

Good morning.

Is Ana here?

She's upstairs.

Since you weren't here,
we covered her medical expenses.

He said that we have insurance.

I know.

But Ana prefers her Lao doctor.
Isn't that right, dear?

Yes.

Fine. Thank you.

We're family, you know.

Lately, Ana's condition…

doesn't seem to be improving.

I'm very concerned about it.

You can imagine how dangerous it is
for her to stay alone.

He says that I'm not alone anymore.

I know…

I just wish we could make Ana
more comfortable here.

Our house isn't appropriate
for a blind girl.

The stairs are so steep.
The bathroom floor is so slippery.

But to fix it,
we'd have to remodel the house.

Always this same shit.

You treat my parents like beggars.

I am not a stonehearted person.

You made them lose face.

Loud mouth.

What did you just say?

They cut my pay because of you.

Then why don't you fire them?

You never asked how I hurt my hand.

You never asked how I hurt my hand.

Or did you just decide
that I hurt myself to get attention?

Are you all right, madam?

It's just you, Nok.

I was hungry, so I came down to eat.

My husband loves me.

Doesn't he?

I guess so. He buys you nice things.

What are you looking at?

Could you give me some water?

Sometimes, I think I see things
in the shadows.

Your water.

Let me see.

Does it still hurt?

It still hurts.

As I lose my vision,

my brain fills in images
from my old memories.

That's ridiculous.
I've never heard of anything like that.

It's what our doctor told Jakob.

Doctors don't know everything.

A woman in my village
was attacked by a demon

-and the doctors--
-Stop.

I don't care about the monsters
you think live in the jungle.

Give me your hand.

The sting means it's healing.

It's better than the chemicals
your husband's doctor gave you.

Thank you, little sister.

What do the numbers you repeat mean?

What numbers?

I did.

Give this money to your family
and meet us later.

Look at me. I know it's bright.
Try to relax.

What can I get you?

I'll have what they're having. Thanks.

-Hello.
-Hello.

Want to buy a lottery ticket?

I'll take three numbers.

Three, six and four.

Thank you, miss.

What is this muck on your hand?

It's natural. Helps it heal.

Well, it's given you an infection.

I'll clean it for you.

I can't judge the rate of decline exactly
since she's missed so many appointments.

You might be able to find those pills
in Thailand, but--

Are you okay?

I'm sure you'll find another job.

You can always work for my father.

Don't go.

Hello…

That's your problem.

What the hell, Kenji?

I told you, I don't have any money yet.

Don't be so annoying.

What's wrong with this thing?

Sister?

Are you awake?

I don't know
what I'm supposed to do today.

You're listening to Capital Radio,
Vientiane…

and coming up in just a moment…

we'll announce the numbers
for last night's lucky lottery draw…

but first, a word from our sponsors…

I heard you washing clothes.

Why aren't you using the machine?

Are you their new maid?

No.

I'm from a village called Thalat.
Have you ever been there?

I don't care where you're from.

I can tell you're not from here
by your accent, you know.

Be quiet.

Three…

six…

four.

You like the lottery?

No.

This was my first time. I just won.

Are you okay?

I can't understand you.

Don't worry, miss.

You can't cross the street alone.
You'll get hit. Come back to your chair.

I won. Can I get my money from you?

I just sell the tickets.
The office is in town.

-Can I walk there?
-Just take a tuktuk.

-Good morning.
-Are you here to collect your winnings?

2,500,000 kip total. Have a nice day.

Excuse me. I'd like to look at a phone.

We don't sell cheap counterfeits here.

Everything here is authentic.

Do they talk to you?

What do they say?

Do they tell you how they died?

I can help you.

Don't ask me to see a monk.

I wasn't going to.

If I don't look them in the eyes,

they don't seem to notice me.

Maybe I could help you with that.

Why the sudden interest
in taking English classes?

We're moving overseas.

When?

After Jakob closes his company.

He wants me to practice my English,
so I can take care of myself.

A cat! It's so cute.

Sorry, sister?

They drew a cat on my coffee.

That's why it cost so much.

How do I drink without ruining it?

Just stir it up and drink it.

I have to go to the bathroom.

Don't stand on the toilet seat.

It's a nice restaurant.
Don't make it look cheap.

Okay.

Don't be such a bitch, Mimi.

I know a housewife who just moved back
from America with her husband.

What a shame. So rich.
But what an old man.

She'd tutor you in English…

Don't look at them, sister…

Just look at me.

Can you help me to the stairs?

Of course.

I still can't believe
that they put that cute cat on my coffee.

I'll be up in a second, okay?

Are you okay?

The maid moved my furniture again.

Hold on, okay?

I don't know how many times I've told
my stupid maid to stop moving things…

Nok?

Sister?

Nine…

two…

three.

I'm here now, sister.

Go see to the madam. She's hurt herself.

Did the madam trip over
the furniture again?

You moved it on purpose.

If you say so.

Go upstairs and move it back. Now.

What a shame, it's past work hours.
I'm not allowed in the house after eight.

Come upstairs now,
or I'll tell her what you did.

Really?
Then, let's talk about your new phone.

After the talk her husband
and I had about missing money…

I'm sure the madam would
be interested in how you paid for it.

We're interested.

Let's continue.

How many years did you live abroad?

Almost three years.

So…

how did you convince your husband
to come back?

I got pregnant.

If he's a good man,
your husband will understand.

He should want you to be happy.

I told him I was returning to Laos
to raise my baby near my mother.

And that he could come with us
if he loved us.

In the end, he followed us back.

Is he happy?

I'm happy.

Well, let's continue.

I think I've seen that old woman before.
Maybe from the market.

That's so strange.

I've felt so alone since I started
losing my sight.

One morning, I woke up…

and the entire world
was closing in around me.

In my village,
we believe that when you lose one sense…

you sometimes gain another.

Some people can see things
others can't see.

Or hear messages that others can't hear.

You're the first person to listen to me.

-Where's your mother?
-She had a stroke.

You once said
that I was repeating numbers.

I'm sorry.

It's okay.

What could those numbers mean?

Do you remember what you were saying?

No.

Do you think the numbers mean something?

I feel like they must.

Why else would the spirits make the effort
to contact me?

Then why can't you remember the messages?

I don't know.

Maybe… the messages aren't meant for me.

Good night.

Thank you, dear sister.

Darling…

Another winning ticket?

You must be very lucky.

Five million today.

Don't forget to give alms
at the temple for good karma.

Do you know where I could buy
a nice purse?

-Yeah.
-Where?

What can I get for you?

This is for you.

What's this for?
I've got nothing worth that much money.

I'm sorry your mother died.

I wanted to leave an offering.

What are you saying?

My mother isn't dead.
She's in the hospital.

Take your damn money back.

Are we celebrating something tonight?

Did you solve your work problem?

Nok and I are getting along.

Trouble swallowing?
You must miss your home food.

Is that a new dress?

Yes.

My sister bought it for me.

I like it. It's pretty.

You should wear it out to the club
with us one night.

You could meet a white guy.

They like to buy you drinks,
or sometimes, they give you money.

I already have a boyfriend. What do I do?

Just leave him.

Come find a white boyfriend.
That's probably what your sister did.

A big house and a car.

And he probably gives her money.

It's must be nice.

Do you want to come out with us?

No.

Why not?

I need you here with me.

It's just one night.
All the other maids are--

You're not a maid.

Nok came to earn money for her family.
Not to go out partying.

Sister, I never go out--

I take you out all the time.

Darling.

Finish your dinner.

How long will it take?

I don't know. I'll send it tomorrow.
I promise.

Is it everything they owe you?

And a little extra.

I'll send it in the morning.

What?

You stole the money I hid under my pillow.

I didn't know you had money.

How would you even have money?

Give it back, or--

Or what?

Or you'll tell the madam that I'm a thief?

Or will you hit me again?

I didn't think so.

After our last visit,

I contacted a specialist in Bangkok.
He's interested in your condition.

The treatment might be expensive.

He says that it's fine.

I'll have you sign a consent form
to perform some preliminary tests.

What type of tests?

Shouldn't we ask what the tests are…

Clean up the dishes.

It's not my job.

Well it's your job tonight.

It's already so late.
Why couldn't you just let me go out?

How were you going to pay for it?

What happened to you?

I needed you today.

Then why did you leave me home alone?

Nok!

Move.

You're in my way.

It's never over until it's over.

It means--

I'm going to bed.

Jakob is taking me to a doctor in Bangkok
for my eyes.

That's a good thing, isn't it?

They don't know why I'm blind.

They just keep doing tests.

It's a waste of money.

I don't want to burden my husband
with medical expenses.

If he really closes his company,

we'll regret spending money
looking for a cure.

Aren't we going to Europe?

I was born in this city.

I grew up here.
We're going to stay right here.

Everything will stay exactly as it is.

Okay.

Don't worry.

I can convince my husband.

Hello?

Where's the money?
You promised to send it.

I know. Just wait a little while.

You have no idea
how disappointed your family is.

What am I supposed to do?

Do something.
We've barely got two fish between us.

Just be patient.

I have a plan to send extra money.

Nok?

Is that you?

If you need to tell me something
just tell me.

I'm not afraid of you.

I'll listen.

Mother?

Four… seven… zero.

Close your eyes. I'm here now.

Don't look at it.

It's over now.

Mom? Why didn't you answer your phone?
I've been calling all day.

No, mom. I don't need anything.

I just wanted to make sure
you were all right.

Nothing's happened, right?

All right. I'll come over on Saturday.

Dad?

Slow down. I can't understand you.

Nobody could remember
the license plate number.

Witnesses say the truck
didn't even slow down.

I'm at the hospital with my father now.

Her skull is fractured.
She's functionally brain damaged.

I'll leave you alone with her.

Thank you, doctor.

Ana. You knew this was going to happen,
didn't you?

That's why you called.

I didn't know.

I thought I saw her.

She was covered in blood.

But it was hours before I called her.

I didn't think
anything would actually happen.

Did she say anything to you?
Did she have a message?

Nok?

It was just numbers.

What day is it?
Are the lottery tables out today?

Dad. This isn't the time
to think about the lottery.

Ana, if we win…

we can afford better medical care
for your mother.

Nok. Hurry and go buy me a ticket.

Four, seven, zero.

Your mother was always worried about you.

Dad…

I think I'm pregnant.

Does your husband know?

It's not the right time to tell him.

His work has been so stressful.

And did you tell your mother?

I never had the chance.

She must have known.
Why else would she give you the numbers?

He's here.

Your husband's here.

And now the moment
you've been waiting for…

the winning lottery numbers are
four, seven, zero…

One more time, that's four, seven, zero…

Congratulations to all our winners…

My mother was still alive
when I had my vision.

She probably hadn't even left the house.

That day…

Maybe they're warnings.

I tried and tried to call her.

But in the end, what good did it do?

And the message…

It meant nothing.

I'm going into town.

I'll find my own way back home.

Downtown lottery office.

Hello?

What? I can't hear you.

What are you doing? Why is it so loud?

Your parents are having a party.
The whole village is here.

Where did they get the money for a party?

I don't know. I'm so drunk… Cheers!

Aren't you getting out?

Just take me back home.

Darling, this blond is perfect for you.

It's one of the most popular colors.

Really?

I want this color for myself.

You're going to look so hot.

Slut.

-Who's that? Your new best friend?
-God, no. It's Ana's servant.

Have her come introduce herself.

Invite her over for a toast.

Anyway, cheers!

Why wouldn't you fill the glass?

-And bring me some ice.
-Of course.

-Hello.
-Hello.

Do you want to come inside?

Goodbye.

Are you hungover?

Your family called while I was in Bangkok.

Do you know how expensive
a call like that is?

They haven't received a single kip
from your pay.

You should be ashamed.

I had them pay you directly
so that you wouldn't lose face.

I was taking care of it.

You're supposed to support your family.
Instead, you spent money drinking.

Where did you get the money for the dress?

And the phone?

How did you buy that?

You stole from me.

I didn't steal from you.

I won the lottery.

How?

You know how I did it.
I used your numbers.

I thought they didn't mean anything.

They do.

I didn't want you to know.

I gave your father the wrong numbers.

You know…

I had to borrow money from my husband
for my mother's cremation.

You're in my debt.

You already took my money.

That wasn't your money.

You didn't earn it.

What about you?

What have you done?

Did you earn your money?

Go to your room and pack your things.

Let's be clear about our relationship.

You'll do your job
until you pay off your debt.

But I want you out of my house.

Congratulations.

My house is for family only.

You can sleep outside
with the rest of the help.

An angel fallen from heaven.

Serves her right.

Go check on her.

Isn't that why you're here?

The door's locked. You can't use it.

The help has to walk around from outside.

Go on… Out and around.

Shit. What is she saying?

Take me to the airport.

Did you bring food?

Come here.

Go get more beer.

And get change. I know what shit costs.
Go on. Don't just stare.

The customer you're trying to reach is out
of the service area…

It doesn't help to yell.

It's not like they understand.

Tell them to pack up and leave.

After years working here,
they kick us out like animals.

Watch your back.

You deserve this.

Do you read Thai?

Yes.

The surgeon said the operation
was a success.

I'll have my sight back in a few weeks.

I'm happy for you, sister.

You'll move back inside to help me
with my medication.

Since my husband has fired my maid,

you'll work to pay off your debt.

Once I can see, I'm sending you home.

You can't just send me home with nothing.

Of course, I can.

We'll be fine in Europe, won't we?

Of course.

Open the gate.

Who is this?
I want to speak to my boyfriend.

-Who's calling?
-Some girl.

-What girl?
-Give me the phone.

If you want it, come get it.

Come on. Give it to me… Who is it?

I told you. It's just some girl.
You're such a cheater…

Nok?

Did you notice?
I helped you move the furniture.

You thought you could just send me back
to my village.

I want you out of my house now.

Okay, I'll leave.

I just need another set of numbers first.

You took all my money,
so there's not a lot to eat.

Maybe you've forgotten
how little most people have.

Let's go upstairs.

Come eat with me.

Do you even remember how to eat Lao food?

My money is in my purse.

Just take it and leave.

I'm not a thief.

Consider it a gift.

I don't need your fucking pity.

Come and eat.

Even if I wanted to give you another set
of numbers… I don't think I could.

That's okay. I can wait.

They haven't visited me
since the doctor fixed my eyes.

What do you want me to do.

Take off your bandages. Take a damn look.

Don't worry.
I'll protect you, like I always do.

I need my medicine.

So go get it. It's there on the shelf.

I don't know where the shelf is.

How many days
have we been sitting here like this?

I don't want to starve you or hurt you.
I'm not here to make you suffer.

You know?

This is your own damn fault.

Please call me back…

Jakob. Call me back.

I hear you, sister.

Jakob.

I just called you.

She can't hurt us now.

I've locked her up.

Jakob?

Four… two… seven.

Jakob?

Dammit. Fuck.

-Ana?
-Jakob!

Jakob?

Hello, madam.

Seems somebody has been helping you
move furniture around.

Who's out there? Open the door!

Help me, please!

Come this way.

Let me out!

I can pay you!
However much you want, I'll pay you!

You saw how she treated me!

She treated me like a dog!

I never treated you like a dog.

-Didn't you? You treated me like--
-Shut up.

Please don't die.

Jakob?

Open your eyes.

You're going to be fine. You can't die.

No. You're going to be okay.

Stay with me.

Jakob.

You can let me go.

How could I let you go?

This wasn't me.

Your servants did this.

I could leave on the first bus out.

No.

I didn't hurt anybody.

That's right. You didn't hurt anybody.

I didn't mean to.

Is that right?

How many days did you keep me locked up?
How long did you starve me?

I took you in.

I let you sleep in my home.

I loved and trusted you
like my own sister.

I gave you everything
you could have wanted.

You can let me go back to my village.
This really wasn't because of me.

Somebody will come.

When they do, I'm telling them everything.

We were sisters, weren't we?

We weren't.

If you won't let me go…

I'm pregnant.

What did you just say?

What are you looking at?

Tell me.

It's nothing…

little sister.