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Dan?

Oh? What's up?

Didn't you hear me calling you for ages?

I was just thinking about random things.

What are you reading?

Whoa.

You're reading this because you really want to join the drama club?

The library has a copy, so I borrowed it.

Give it a read.

So?

I can't read it.

You're reading the English edition.

You're exaggerating.

You're going to the audition?

A club for fruitcakes like that

suits you perfectly.

Be careful though.

In case Master Joe...

You jerk. Did you just feel me up?

Stupid Josh.

Guys,

the girls from St. Mary are here!

Let's go and have a look!

Come on!

What are the girls from St. Mary doing here?

Smile!

That's pretty! Wow!

Josh,

your camera might get confiscated again if you carry it around.

Then keep a lookout.

Tell me if Surat turns up, and I'll put it away.

Hold on a second.

Do you know the way to the drama club?

Yes, we do. We can read the signs.

Oh?

Huh? You look familiar.

Are you Prim?

I'm Anan. We'll be seeing each other often.

Why don't we get acquainted with each other?

If you're done introducing yourself,

then move out of the way, please.

- Aw! - My name's Jack!

I'm Doe.

How come it's so easy for them to make a move?

People say I look like a creep when I try.

So what are you going to do?

Watch me.

That seems heavy. Do you want to hold onto my heart instead?

That's enough, Josh. You're scaring her.

The new guy is thirsty.

I can carry that myself.

You read novels?

Oh, this?

Mm. It's quite fun.

This year's play is also "Hamlet".

Are you in the drama club?

Cha-aim, hurry!

Okay.

- I'm Cha-aim. You are... - I'm Dan.

Okay. I'll see you at the club, Dan.

Don't forget anything.

Thanks.

But if you really feel like you can't cope on any day,

take the medication the doctor prescribed you

so you'll be able to sleep more soundly.

Whoa, Josh.

Don't you feel warm dressing up like that?

I'm a hot dude. The weather never bothers me anyway.

It's Saturday. Where are you going?

There aren't girls coming to the school today.

Who says I'm staying at school?

I've got to go.

Wait. You're going out?

Mm.

Good. Can I carpool with you to see the venerable monk?

It's on the way into the city, isn't it?

My dad asked me to bring the monk some medicine.

Please?

No.

It's difficult to drive to the temple's entrance.

I'm not going.

Of course. You're always like this.

You can't even help me.

I kept an eye out for Surat yesterday,

and I let you copy my homework.

Some days, I cover your cleaning duties too.

It's a waste doing good things for some people.

Josh,

Nai is calling you an ingrate.

I know, I know. All right. We're going.

Just enough, you two.

Why couldn't I be born with more friends?

Simple.

Dan,

do you want to come along?

Let's broaden your horizons.

Sure. I don't have anything else to do.

I'll give you five minutes.

I won't wait for anyone who's not ready.

And how are we getting there?

Josh, your family runs a big publishing house.

How come your dad hasn't bought a new car?

The AC's broken. It's super warm in there.

I let you carpool with me, and now you're complaining?

I'll have Somchai pick you up late afternoon.

Don't stay any longer than 5:00 p.m.

Surat will be furious if we get back late.

All right.

- Thank you. - You have to thank me.

Let's go.

You didn't sleep well last night?

No.

I took two pills but still had the same dream.

Are you crazy?

You could die taking pills at random like that.

Do you want to talk to the venerable monk?

He's treated people with herbs before.

Since Brother's method doesn't seem to work,

there's no loss in trying something new, is there?

Sure. We can give it a try.

But it's not snake oil or black magic, is it? I'm scared.

Are you crazy?

The venerable monk only practices the white magic.

I'll tell him

in case he has any tips

so you can finally stop tossing and turning.

And what are those?

Headless dolls.

The villagers made them for the sick or children who might be in danger.

It's to prevent wild ghosts from taking them away.

Wild ghosts?

Mm. Wild ghosts.

Greetings, venerable monk.

My dad asked me to bring you this medicine.

Oh.

Really, your father.

I told him not to bring me these.

How much did he pay for the postage?

I don't know. He didn't say.

Anyway, thank him for me.

Have you visited home at all?

I haven't for six months now.

I should be able to go

during summer break before senior year.

Visit home sometimes when you're free.

Parents might not say anything,

but they all miss their children.

And who did you bring along? Your friend from school?

Venerable monk, this is Dan.

Greetings, venerable monk.

Mm.

What about your friend with a sharp tongue? James? Joe?

Josh?

He had to go into the city, so he didn't come with us.

Is that so?

Oh, venerable monk.

Are a lot of people sick these days?

I noticed a lot of headless dolls.

That's right.

There was a malaria outbreak last year.

So the mountain people made them and brought them over.

Are they only meant to represent the afflicted?

Right. You just came along.

You know about the headless dolls as well?

Nai told me about it.

This area is the domain of wild ghosts.

The villagers used to sacrifice dead bodies to them

by floating them along the river.

Once the bodies washed ashore near where the wild ghosts were,

the ghost would be strengthened

and would protect the area in return.

And where did these dead bodies wash ashore?

On the shores of the lake at your school.

After World War II,

the school was built on those grounds.

And there was a law forbidding people from floating dead bodies.

And these traditions begin

to fade from existence.

Once people stopped floating dead bodies,

the wild ghosts believed the villagers had lost faith.

They probably became enraged,

the villagers started to disappear one by one.

So they thought

the wild ghosts took them away.

But I've heard

wild ghosts whisk away people who perform rituals with them,

who ask them for favors

and for help.

They'd take those they're particularly fond of.

These are the beliefs of the villagers.

Some might be true, and some might be false.

Venerable monk,

Dan hasn't been able to sleep that well.

Do you know any way to help him?

It's been following you around since you were young, hasn't it?

Yes, sir.

You've been having nightmares since you were young, haven't you?

How do you know, sir?

Our world is

full of ghosts and spirits mingling together.

I can see

what Nai can see as well.

You probably understand that the realms

are arranged in one, two, and three.

The past, the present, and the future.

But in reality, each realm

flows synchronously, as in parallel universes.

Are you saying

the thing that's been following me

came from another realm?

I don't know how to get rid of it.

But I know a better way for you and it to coexist.

Give me your hands.

What you should do

is lucid dream training.

You have to learn to control your dreams.

Once you've gained control,

you'll also be able to control what's been following you.

Here.

This herbal medicine will

help you sleep better.

Keep this ring on your person at all times.

If you started feeling confused

between dreams and reality,

press the sharp corner of the ring

into your palm.

If you don't feel anything,

it means

you're still in a dream.

And that shadow won't

be able to do anything to you.

Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Samma Sambuddhassa.

Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Samma Sambuddhassa.

Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Samma Sambuddhassa.

Go on!

Shoot me now!

Shoot me in front of our son! Do it!

If you hurt him, I'm going to shoot you!

Have you gone insane, Vi?

- Give me the gun! - Let go!

Let go!

- Let go! - Give it to me!

Dan.

How do you feel?

I saw my dad,

my mom,

and the shadow.

But it's different this time.

It's strangely clear.

Once you're in control, what you see

won't be a figment of your imagination.

Use the lucid dream ring well.

So you'll be able to live with it.

Even though the ring might be able to help you,

use it only when necessary.

Don't use it for everything.

Once you can distinguish a dream from reality,

come back to the latter as soon as possible.

You can't linger in another realm for too long.

Otherwise,

you will see what you're not supposed to see.

Do you understand?

What I'm not supposed to see?

What do you mean by that, sir?

In any case, do as you've been told.

Yes, sir.

You must've gone through a lot

when you were younger.

Each person's karma is different.

Escaping one's karma is also different.

The only way to escape your karma

is forgiveness.

Some things don't have to be understood in their entirety.

You'll be able to forgive

once it's time.

If your car didn't break down, we would've arrived ages ago.

It's because you were waiting for Dan.

We'll be in trouble if Surat catches us.

Surat? Am I your playmate?

That's rich coming from you. Don't you usually call him that too?

- Josh. - Huh?

- That wasn't me. - Then who was it?

Go on now.

Thank you.

What happened, Master?

The boys are straying out of line as usual.

They came back after curfew.

Have you gone crazy?

Huh?

- Give me the gun! - No!

Hey!

- Let go! - Give me the gun!

Who actually are you?

Dan?

You guys haven't even showered yet?

Well, look at the state of him.

Dan?

Dan?

Dan?

What are you doing?

Shoot. Venerable monk's gadget is good.

You slept like a log. I thought you were dead.

Are you sick?

Do you have a headache?

Is it morning already?

For sure. The sun's up. What kind of a question is that?

It's almost time for the workshop.

You should hurry up and take a shower.

That's true!

Oh? Dan?

Come on in.

So many people are here for the workshop.

They're definitely here for the girls.

You said it's a club for fruitcakes,

and now you're doing a workshop to prepare for the audition?

Josh?

- Are you... - Hold that thought.

Having a plan is how I roll.

What's your plan?

I have to have a girlfriend

once the production's over.

A straight guy's objective.

My mission begins now.

Is this a photo of you?

I took it the day you first came here.

Here you go.

Did I take a photo of you?

All right, students.

Sister Rose from St. Mary and I are very happy

to see all of you here at the workshop today.

You might be able to use what you learn

in tomorrow's audition.

This will be simple.

Relax and enjoy the moment. There's no need to be nervous.

Let yourselves go.

- Yes, Master - Yes, Master.

All right, everyone. Without further ado,

let's start with our first activity.

I want two students who aren't close to pair up.

Share your story with each other.

Then let your partner tell it to everyone else.

Ready? Let's get started.

All right. Pair up.

Dan?

Do you have a partner yet?

Lots of people came out this year.

Indeed.

What should I do if I don't have a partner?

It's okay.

You can partner up with me.

Or maybe with Master Joe?

Come and sit at the front.

Yes, ma'am.

I'm easy.

Dan, you don't have to be nervous.

What do you want to talk about?

Um...

I don't know.

I don't really have much to tell.

Well then.

How long have you been in the drama club?

I'm not really in the drama club.

I just transferred here. It's my first year.

How come?

I have sleep problems.

Brother Anurak's been treating me.

I can stay close to him if I'm here.

Oh.

Don't you miss your parents staying at a boarding school?

My mom passed away.

And my dad is in the hospital with stage four brain cancer.

I'm sorry. I didn't know.

It's okay.

It's not really that much of a sad story.

What about you?

Have you been in the drama club long?

What's your position?

I'm pretty. It's obvious I'm an actor.

I'm joking.

I can tell you don't believe me.

I'm on the creative team.

We make props.

So you know how to draw?

Well, a little.

Really?

What kind of things do you like to draw?

Hm...

Mostly generic things.

But I like surrealism the most. Do you know it?

Of course. I'm actually very fond of it.

I'm a fan of Salvador Dali's work. Do you know him?

For sure. He's the man. How would I not know?

My mom took me to New York to see "The Persistence of Memory" once.

- Really? - Mm.

I wish I could go as well.

The real thing is very beautiful.

Cha-aim,

why are you sitting here alone?

Oh, I just came out to draw.

People are chatting over there. It was noisy.

So I came to sit here instead.

It's quite cool under the shade here.

Cha-aim, this is Nai.

- He's my classmate. - Hi.

And this is Josh, my roommate.

Oh, Josh. You asked to take photos of my friends yesterday?

People are talking about me?

Of course. A lot of people, actually.

But most of them are saying you're a creep.

But I've seen your photos.

I think they're nice.

But you should just ask nicely for permission.

You seemed rather assertive yesterday.

The photos are nice?

Mm. Of course.

You seem to know how to capture everyone's good side.

Then can I take photos of you?

I've got my camera with me.

I told you not to be too assertive.

Cha-aim, the bus is here!

Okay.

Anyway, I have to go.

Bye. Bye, Dan.

Come on. I'm starting to get hungry.

Come on, Josh.

Josh?

Josh? Let's go!

- Hello, Brother. - Hello.

Did the workshop just finish?

Yes, sir.

Good. Only studying will cause you to stress.

It's good to do some activities.

What's that you're wearing?

It's just a normal ring. I think it's nice.

But this is a school. Accessories aren't permitted.

I hope I don't see you wearing it tomorrow.

Yes, sir.

Go on.

Bye, sir.

(6. You shall not murder. 7. You shall not commit adultery.)

(8. You shall not steal.)

(9. You shall not bear false witness against thy neighbour.)

(10. You shall not covet your neighbor's wife,)

(or anything that belongs to your neighbor.)

The Old Testament

focuses on the significance of God.

As for the New Testament,

it contains the teachings we call the Bible.

If you can follow all the commandments,

you will be able to live a peaceful life.

Many of you like to trick your friends with ghost stories.

If you believe in Him,

you'll discover those things are all lies.

Sir.

Yes, Dan?

But Isn't trying new things

also a way to help find peace in our lives?

What are you trying to say?

I mean,

if old beliefs don't work,

there's no loss in trying new things.

Are you saying not to believe in God?

That's not what I mean, sir.

I just think closing ourselves off from the world

is more horrifying.

Mm. All right.

Let's discuss this topic in the next class.

- Yes, Brother. - Yes, Brother.

Who dug this up?

Is that the guy that disappeared last year?

He's actually quite cute.

Fun time's over.

You can go inside. The audition's about to start.

Which role do you think suits him?

Oh!

Have you ever loved me?

I used to love you. Once.

Whoa.

Exactly. That was what you made me believe.

You should not have believed me.

Stop fidgeting.

If you fidget, you'll get even more nervous.

I can't remember the lines.

Can I just bail?

You can't do that. We've already come this far.

Let's do it this way.

Look at me if you get stuck.

Mm.

Mr. Nattapon Saisak.

Dan,

what are you auditioning for today?

Hamlet.

What about you, Josh?

- Josh? - Huh?

What are you auditioning for?

Oh, I'm going for Horatio.

To be or not to be,

that is the question.

There is not a way

for me to maintain my honor.

It is as painful

as the vengeful arrow of destiny.

A weapon against the sea...

of destiny.

There is only one way to end all this. And that is...

Novels...

and wild buffaloes. What?

Uh...

I think that's enough.

You have other skills, don't you?

Yes, sir.

All right. Next person, please.

Mr. Danai.

You can start once you're ready.

Horatio,

I think it’s just before midnight.

Why have I not encountered a single ghost?

But that is what I heard, my lord.

Wait for a short while.

Must I wait for a wandering ghost like a fool?

My heart is

set aflame.

And what if the ghost does not exist?

Nai,

are you okay?

I'm fine.

Rumors do not come by like a gust of wind.

There is proof of each person's meeting.

Dad?

Hamlet, my dear son.

Why did you come back?

Hm?

Isn't Hamlet supposed to reply with...

What do you want from me now?

The cast list is posted.

Make way.

You weren't seeing things. I saw it too.

By the way, who was it?

Dan, you're Hamlet!

- Congratulations. - Dan,

can I have a word with you?

Dan,

you have to be strong now.

Your father...

He's in a coma.

Dad?

Some people might see a house as a safe haven.

Where are you running off to?

I asked you a question!

Dad, don't hurt Mom!

I guess you don't care about your husband or son anymore.

You wrote a letter mentioning God,

but in fact, you behaved inappropriately

and slept around with a priest!

Dan! Why aren't you eating?

I'm very happy

to see you so close to death, Dad.

But it'd be better

if you're conscious and die a painful death.