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"Nakee"

(Chanting mantra)

Goddess Nakee.

I am Kampong, offering this oblation.

Asking you to protect my baby

and let it be born safely.

Whether it'll be a boy or a girl,

I'll definitely love it.

I only wish for it to be born healthy.

I will let you be its godmother.

This holy Pirod Ring will protect you from snakes

and any kind of venomous creatures.

Keep it to protect yourself.

But remember, don't ever use it to harm others.

I really have to do it.

Albino snake!

Why are the clouds grey and heavy only over the Dhevalai?

Kane!

Kampong, why you're here? Why didn't you wait at home?

Be careful.

Yeah.

Today is an important holy day.

I went to pay my respects to Goddess Nakee

so that our baby will be safely delivered.

You... you said you would go to work in the city.

Why aren't you going?

Don't ask me so many questions!

Go home now!

What's wrong?

You don't need to know.

Let me look at that.

-Don't! -Let me have a look at it.

-It's nothing. -Kane.

Did you catch a snake to sell again?

Kane!

I'll be giving birth to our baby soon.

And you're committing a sin?

Even if you don't care about me, you should care about our baby.

I do.

I did it because I care.

Kane, don't do this. I'm begging you.

This snake will bring us money.

It's...

It's an albino snake, right?

Kane.

Let it go.

If you don't, we'll get into trouble.

Maybe the whole village will be doomed.

Because it's an Albino snake,

the white man will pay me two hundred.

We will be rich!

No!

The folks respect this Albino snake.

Let it go, Kane!

-No. -Let it go.

-No. -Let it go! Now!

-No! -Give it to me!

-Don't, Kampong. -Let it go, Kane!

-Kampong. Hands off, Kampong! -Kane!

Kampong, let go!

Kane!

Kampong...

Got a lot?

Hey, Kane.

What's up, man? Any luck?

Yes. Of course.

Great! What's it?

Cobra or python?

Albino.

Albino.

Albino snake?

I'll pay whatever the cost.

Boonsong, what did he say?

The boss said if it's a real albino snake,

he'll pay you beautifully.

Take a look.

It's really an albino.

I caught it with my hands.

Hey. Bring a box here.

Goddess Nakee!

Wonderful.

Shoot!

Boonsong.

You shouldn't bother with this snake.

-Why not? -The folks believe that...

it is a sacred snake, and it is so powerful.

You should take it back, Kane.

Don't be so credulous.

If it really had power, it wouldn't be in this sack.

Hey, take the snake.

There's nothing scary about it.

Be careful.

-It's expensive, secede it. -Kane, what secret do you have

that enabled you to catch the Snake Goddess?

The holy Pirod Ring.

A monk gave it to me. To protect me from venomous creatures.

Pirod Ring?

Let me have a look at it.

Here.

Lucky me.

It should be really sacred.

I'm getting goosebumps!

So, I'll take it.

No! It's mine!

You can count it as a commission for bringing you here.

Here, your money as we agreed.

Thank you so much!

Kane!

Kampong. It's money, Kampong!

It's money, Kampong.

Are you aware that you're provoking the goddess?

We don't know whether it's the Snake Goddess or not!

Whatever it is!

Kane.

Hey!

Goddess...

She's showing her powers by creating the solar eclipse, Kane!

What are you talking about?

Kane!

This is not good.

The ring... The Pirod Ring!

You stay here, I'll be back!

Kane...

Ouch! Ouch!

Wait! Wait!

Wait for me!

Help! Hey! Help!

Wait, help!

Hey! Why you're pulling me?

Let go of me!

Help!

I'm safe!

Please calm down. I tried to stop him.

Gosh, this ring is working.

Kumkaew!

How many times have I told you that you cannot play with snakes?

Snakes cannot be trusted.

They're venomous. What would you do if it bites you?

Other people are scared of them,

but you play with them like they are pets.

These snakes are tame.

They do whatever I say.

They've been my friends since I was a child.

Kumkaew.

If they bite you, you'll be dead like...

Like my father.

If he believed me, he wouldn't have died.

So, they said, what goes around, comes back around.

Dad caught and sold snakes.

He deserved to be dead because of snakes.

Kumkaew, why did you say that?

It's a sin.

I'll go and wash the clothes at the river.

Clean it thoroughly. Why isn't it clean yet?

-We're done, miss. -We're done, miss.

Done? Let's go home.

Watch your step!

Hey, Chaba, Sornklin.

Do you smell something rotten around here?

Yes, miss.

It's so stinky. It wasn't this stinky before this.

Don't really know what it is.

I know. I know.

It's the smell of a dirty stray dog that no one wants to associate with.

It's not the smell of a dirty stray dog.

But it's actually the smell of rotten big mouths around here.

Kumkaew!

Did you just insult me?

If it's not you,

why do you feel offended, Lamjiak?

Miss, she is insulting you.

-Slap her! Do it, miss. -Slap her.

Are you okay, miss?

I'm fine.

You will pay for this, Kumkaew!

Kumkaew!

I'm wet!

I'm also wet!

Come on, follow me.

Die, you disgusting snakes!

Don't!

Don't kill them.

Give them some mercy, Lamjiak.

Why should I?

My dad told me that these snakes bite people to death.

But these two snakes are not venomous. They can't kill anyone.

Nonsense!

How do you know that these snakes are not venomous, Kumkaew?

Right! Seems like you can talk to them or something like that.

Let's do this. If you can talk to them, I will let them go.

Come here, little snakes.

Come to me now.

Kumkaew, you're a weirdo!

Don't play with her.

Weirdo...

-Weirdo... -Weirdo...

-Kumkaew is a weirdo! -Weirdo!

Don't be worried.

I don't care about those people.

Just you two being my friend is enough.

Kumkaew...

Kumkaew.

I'm going insane because you always play with these snakes.

You're so handsome, my friend.

Didn't you see the sign?

Look closely. You can't take photos here.

Can't you just warn me nicely?

I'm going to be stupid if you hit my head like that.

Even if he didn't, you're already stupid, Prakit.

Yes, you fool.

Honestly, you guys shouldn't be friends.

Hey, Tossapol. Why are you so serious?

Maybe I stayed up too late making a report last night.

My eyes and ears are blurry.

Or you studied too much that you're having hallucinations.

Did you read too much?

Take a rest, man.

Nagas or King of Nagas are the belief

of the South Asia and Southeast Asia region.

They are called by different names,

but they all have a common trait which is a crest.

It symbolizes water and fertility.

People believe that Nagas can transform themselves into humans

and are also involved with the birth of cities.

Like the tale of Preah Thong and Neang Neak.

The birth of Cambodia, right?

Good job, Tossapol.

You really are the son of Doctor Supud.

All right, we will take a field trip next week.

We will go and see the contemporary ancient castle when Khmer was flourishing.

Everyone, get ready.

Professor, where are we going?

Donmaipa.

Donmaipa!

Have some.

I have a field trip outside the city next week.

Where is it? Will it be tough?

Donmaipa Village, next to the Kong River.

Oh, dear. It might be tough for you.

An archaeologist should be able to adapt himself to any condition.

Don't worry about me.

Don't forget to give your father a call, my dear.

It's not necessary.

He wouldn't notice it even if I were gone for a month.

Don't say something like that.

He has to work at the office, you know that.

As far as I can remember,

I've been hearing that he is always busy.

So busy that...

he couldn't even see my mom for one last time.

Oh, dear.

You're the only one

who care and love me more than my own father does.

Oh, dear.

Let's eat this. It's sweet.

You should rest. I'll go and finish up my work.

Enjoy.

Hello.

Is it dad?

It's late now. What's up?

I have a field trip with the university and my colleagues next week.

Anything else? I'm busy.

No. You can get back to work.

I won't bother you.

"Kampong, I miss you so much"

"When the wind blows, my heart gets cold"

"I miss you and I want to see you"

"I'm yearning to feel your warmth"

"You are a widow now, and I too, am a widower"

We are such a perfect match like we're meant for each other.

Would you like us to be a family?

Gore.

I promised Kane that I wouldn't love a second man.

Whatever you say, you can't change my mind.

Kampong.

You know that I've loved you for so long.

Since you were young.

If you were not my friend's wife,

you would have been mine for so long.

Kampong.

Hey!

Don't do this to me.

If someone see this, I'm the one who'll be blamed.

Gore!

What the...

How did it fall?

There's no wind.

Is your bald head bleeding, Uncle Gore?

Kumkaew.

These sticks cannot scratch my head.

You might be so lucky to be alive this long.

It's okay, Kampong.

I don't mind what a kid says.

Why did it end like this?

Gore always behaves like this.

Don't worry.

I don't even want to meddle

if he leaves you alone.

It takes two to tango, Kumkaew.

I'll find a way to let him learn a good lesson

so he won't bother you again.

Don't, Kumkaew.

At least, Uncle Gore was your father's friend.

You mean a fair-weather friend?

Hey. What's wrong?

Isn't it true?

If he was a true friend,

he would be dead the same day as my dad.

It was indeed weird.

That day, Gore was with your father.

Why wasn't he bitten and dead like the rest?

His luck maybe?

Or maybe it wasn't his time.

I kept thinking about it. That's why my head hurts.

Kampong, why don't you want to be with me?

Where is my cigarette?

Dad! Snake!

Where did it go?

If it ever comes back, I'll chop it into pieces!

There has never been a green pit viper in our house.

Where did it come from?

Or...

is it because of this ring?

If I didn't have this Pirod Ring, I would be dead.

Does this ugly ring really keep snakes away?

Gosh. Don't scoff at this ring.

Not just ordinary snakes,

even the Snake Goddess is afraid of it.

If it is so sacred,

how did you get this thing?

The holy Pirod Ring.

A monk gave it to me. To protect me from venomous creatures.

Let me have a look at it.

Here.

Lucky me.

A monk gave it to me before you were even born.

Go... Take a seat. Did you leave something behind or what?

Stop hitting it. They heard it already.

Kampong didn't come?

I called you to gather here today because I have something to say.

Shaman Auam said there'll be a solar eclipse

seven days from now.

Solar eclipse?

That's right.

During the solar eclipse this time,

Goddess Nakee will come out and take lives,

just like what happened 19 years ago.

All of you must take care of yourselves.

Remember my warning.

If so, shouldn't we move the village to another place?

If yes, I'll go pack my stuff. I'm scared.

As long as I am the headman here,

you don't have to move anywhere.

Auam, is there a way to prevent this?

Last time, the men from the city disrespected Goddess Nakee.

The goddess was so upset.

That's why disaster happened.

But this time, we made a sacrifice.

I'm sure she'll be pleased.

Then, Donmaipa Village will be peaceful.

Auam, you just moved to Donmaipa not so long ago.

How do you know?

Don't make me laugh!

I've been through so much.

Otherwise, I wouldn't be a shaman for this long.

So, you're nothing without text.

Braggart.

You won't be here if you are an expert.

You would have a holy place in the city already.

-Isn't that right, dad? -Yes...

Hey!

Lamjiak, keep quiet. You're making me confused!

On the day of the solar eclipse, we must perform a ritual

to worship the goddess at the Dhevalai.

This ritual must be more majestic than ever.

As our Donmaipa's ritual,

every virgin female must be prepared.

You have to perform a ritual dance for Goddess Nakee

seven days from now.

Nonsense.

Snakes cannot be cleverer than humans.

Don't be so confident.

Goddess Nakee isn't any regular snake.

She has powers, whether good or bad, she can do it.

I've never seen it, so I don't believe it.

I have seen it with my own eyes.

Whoever has seen her is already dead.

Would you like to see her?

Dad.

Kumkaew is heading here.

I will go and talk to her.

Again?

Headman Yam called for a meeting. Why didn't you go?

When will you and your mom stop being eccentric?

It is none of your business whether I went there or not.

Show-off.

When Goddess Nakee gets mad,

your neck will be the first to get snapped!

Goddess Nakee...

might like to take a foot-in-a-mouth like you.

Kumkaew!

Lamjiak.

When will you two stop fighting?

You're talking over my head non-stop.

Dad.

Listen to what she just said.

I meant well, but she reacted adversely.

All right... Enough.

Kumkaew, what's wrong?

Ouch!

I am okay.

Kumkaew!

Where are you going so hurriedly?

Goodness, you always bring trouble.

Ouch!

Take mine, too.

Hey, ladies.

Are you going to move and settle down over there?

You bring too many belongings.

Well, there are all the necessary items.

What? What's so important?

No sleeping bags and not even a tent.

What's your necessity?

Women are delicate.

We have more necessary stuff than men.

Cosmetics are also important. They are very important.

-Who can live with a bare face? -What else?

What else is important?

Perfume and hair rolls.

What is it for?

It's important. I won't be able to meet anyone if I stink.

And the most important thing...

A swimsuit.

Swimsuits?

If there is a river, we could swim.

It would be so fun!

Right?

Well, if you go swimming, call me.

I'd like to swim, too.

Kit, are you sure you want to see some boards?

You jerk!

Are you guys ready?

Yes, we're ready.

If so, we should get going, then.

We need to get there before dark.

-Okay, sure... -Wait, professor!

I'd like to take a photo as a memory before we hit the road.

Fine. Come, come.

Look at the camera.

One, two, three!

Your driving skills are terrible!

A snake just crossed by.

What did you say?

A snake. It really was.

A really big one with a crest on its head like a Naga.

Are you sleepy?

You've been driving for so long,

maybe you were just seeing things.

I agree.

Chade, let's check it out.

Are you guys all right?

It hurts. So chaotic.

Can you start the van?

It's not working.

What's wrong with the van?

I really don't know.

-Not this time. -The van broke down all of a sudden.

Professor, I think it might be the Naga's supernatural power.

Nonsense! There is no such thing.

Just a snake slithering through the road.

Yes. Besides, this isn't the old times.

Yet, you still believe in superstition.

Your old age has hit you.

-Sir. -Yes?

How far do we have to walk to get there?

You get around that corner, then you get through the woods,

and you will get there.

What? Walk?

We have to walk?

-I can't. -I can't.

I don't want to.

I'm hungry.

Here. I have this. Do you want some?

Ouch!

Why did you stop, Pon?

I saw a fairy!

Fairy? Where?

Are you suffering from heat exhaustion?

There's nothing. Let's go.

Chade, come on.

A fairy?

Are you going crazy?

Hey, why are you running?

Follow him.

-Be careful! -What in the world?

Why are you complaining?

According to the map, we might have arrived in Donmaipa area.

Ouch!

-You deserve it. -I'm thirsty. Let me drink.

If I knew that this would be so inconvenient,

my dad wouldn't have let me come along.

Don't grumble so much.

A monk once said,

"Tee-Kung-Sun-Tud-Sa-Yo-Cha-Nung".

The way is long for people who get weary.

You really deserve to be called a monk.

You always teach lessons.

Hey, Na.

Don't be cheeky.

What?

Who allowed you to grab my bottom?

What? Grab your bottom?

My hands are here.

If you don't believe me, you can ask the monk.

What about you, Kit, Mart?

What? I'm standing far from her. Obviously, it was not me.

Then... What's on my bottom?

Pim... Stay still.

Stand still, stand still.

Excuse me.

Go!

Don't come back!

It's a gecko, Pim.

Gosh, it's so disgusting and creepy!

I have goosebumps!

I'll get a heart attack if I see it again.

What's that sound? Do you guys hear it?

Rat, you shouldn't spot things in the woods.

Enough. Let's go before it's dark.

Let's go.

What is wrong with you?

You're suddenly broken.

See? It's a crazy snake!

A freaking snake!

It's not so far, Kit.

We are almost there.

Guys, we might be near a village.

There's a bonfire there. Maybe there are folks nearby.

Yes, professor.

We are close by.

It might be a folk's trap for small animals.

Be careful.

What's that?

Hey!

Calm down.

Who are you?

This is our local food.

It isn't fancy like in the city, but I hope you guys can eat it.

Yes, we can.

I'm so hungry that I could eat a horse.

There are only vegetables, nothing's appetizing.

Pon, I want that soup. Can you pass it to me?

I can pass it to you.

Stay out of it, Na.

Why is she so fierce?

Thank you.

Yummy. Yummy.

It's really delicious! The chicken is so good.

It is so sweet. Let's try.

That delicious meat is not chicken meat,

but snake meat.

Snake meat?

What?

Why are you throwing up?

I'm sorry for my friend's actions.

They aren't fond of snakes.

It's dirty!

This is Lueang, he's my son.

If you need something, you can tell him.

That's right! Because Lueang is the most handsome

and powerful guy in Donmaipa village.

No one is more powerful than him.

Except for the headman.

Where are you guys heading to?

And why did your van break down at Donmaipa?

We were on the way to come here.

Come here?

For what?

I heard that there's an ancient castle right behind the village.

So, I'd like to bring my students on a field trip there.

There are only ruins left.

There is nothing interesting there.

You don't have to go.

These ruins and remains

could track back to the history of this local area.

Maybe surveying it this time

could give us some new archaeological evidence.

Don't you understand human language?

I said there's nothing, it means there's nothing.

You should take your students back, professor.

Before you get in trouble.

What do you mean by that?

Believe me, you don't want to know.

Stop thinking about going there.

You should take your students out of Donmaipa.

Otherwise, I cannot guarantee your safety.

Get out right now.

Get out!

Don't you hear him?

Get out.

Get out, get out!

What a headman. He's so cold.

He didn't even let us stay for the night.

Initially, they gave us a warm welcome,

but when they knew we wanted to go to Dhevalai,

they just kicked us out.

What should we do now, professor?

If our van hasn't been fixed, we can't get out of this village.

We should find a place to stay in this village.

The rest's up to tomorrow.

Where are we going to sleep tonight?

There are a lot of mosquitoes.

They bite me everywhere.

I can't stand it. It's so itchy.

Professor.

There's light over there.

Let's go. It's a house.

Let's go and take a look.

Excuse me, miss. Miss.

Donmaipa Village is arid.

There's nothing interesting here.

What are you doing here?

I brought my students to visit the ancient castle behind the village.

At first, we were asking of we could stay at headman's house...

But you were kicked out.

How did you know?

People in this village don't like intruders.

They're so wild and barbaric.

Pim.

Do you live here alone?

I live with my daughter.

It is late now. She might be asleep.

What are you looking for?

I just feel that someone is watching us.

Don't you ever see other girls who are not me.

I'm upset.

Make yourself at home.

Just tell me if you need anything.

-Thank you. -Thank you...

Those city people would be eaten by a tiger by now.

They will intrude on Goddess Nakee's Dhevalai.

I had to nip that in the bud.

Look at them. They do not look like bad guys, dad.

Why are you so afraid?

Auam once said,

be careful of strangers.

They will power Goddess Nakee up.

And bring bad luck to our Donmaipa village.

Have you forgotten, Lueang?

I didn't forget that.

I remember it.

-Really? -Yes!

I think those people don't want us to go to the castle.

They might think we would steal something.

But I think

something must be there, waiting for us to see it.

I thought you were sleeping.

Are they from the city?

They just asked to stay a night, so I let them.

If Headman Yam gets wind of it, you'll be in trouble.

They were so pitiful and asked for my help,

how could I turn them down?

I let them stay one night.

It will be okay.

What's wrong with your arm?

I don't even know, too.

Suddenly, I have rashes all over.

Apply the ointment on it. It will be better soon.

Yes, mom.

Or is it because of that ring?

The love of my life.

I've been waiting for you.

It has been so long.

Finally...

You finally came back to me,

Chaiyasingha.

What is wrong with me?

Kumkaew.

Yes, mom.

Will you go and find something in the woods to sell today?

I will go now.

It's getting bigger.

What do I do?

Ouch.

Go to Dhevalai?

-Come on. -Hurry up. Let's help each other.

Be careful with those things.

Put it in this bag.

Isn't Kampong's daughter so beautiful?

You can't get your eyes off her, Pon.

I don't know. I haven't seen her face.

As your good friend with good intentions, let me warn you this.

You'll be in trouble if Pimporn knows about this.

I won't help you.

Let me tell you this now.

Pimporn and I are nothing but friends.

Really?

Why are you in such a hurry, Kumkaew?

It's none of your business.

Wait a minute.

I haven't fought with you today.

You're acting all weird.

Where are you heading to so hurriedly?

It's my business wherever I'm heading to.

No! If I don't let you, you can't go anywhere.

Why do I have to do that?

Ouch!

Kumkaew! Your arm...

-What happened to your arm? -Leave me alone!

Did you see that?

Ouch.

What happened to Kumkaew?

Did you see her wound?

It's scabbing like snakeskin.

Gosh. It's so disgusting.

It must be the holy Pirod Ring

that caused Kumkaew's arm to turn out like that.

How's the ring related to her condition?

I survived snake attacks twice

because this ring was protecting me.

Kumkaew is a human, not a snake.

Lamjiak, did you ever notice anything?

Did you see Kumkaew's eyes?

When she's mad at you,

she stares at you the same way a snake eyes its prey.

She looked so scary.

Kumkaew has been playing with snakes too much.

That might be the reason why she has the same behaviour as them.

That is possible.

When Kumkaew was born,

Kane, her father died.

When she grew up, she behaved in a strange and mysterious manner.

Talking about this gives me goosebumps.

Gosh, it's gross.

Thank you so much, Kampong, for letting us stay here.

If you're done with your survey here, you should go home.

Listen to me.

Are you afraid that the cruel headman would come after us, Kampong?

The folks are preparing the ritual for the Goddess Nakee

at the Dhevalai, behind the village.

That sounds fun. Is it an annual ritual here?

No. Not every year.

The folks believe that the Goddess Nakee will come out

and take their lives as her sacrifice.

This might be similar to the Dong ritual,

respecting Poo-Sae, Ya-Sae in the north.

The beliefs are different in each locality.

You should study about this, too.

Donmaipa is a cursed land.

You're from the city.

So whatever you do, just be careful.

There's something that you cannot see,

but doesn't mean it does not exist.

We will not stay here for too long.

We'll head back right away once we're done.

My friends and I have to get going now.

-Thank you. -Thank you...

Are those people from the city?

So, last night, Kampong let them stay here.

She's so stubborn.

It looks like she does not respect our headman.

Why don't we take her down?

Why are you so hasty? Do you want to get hit again?

Don't be so hasty.

Kampong is Kumkaew's mother.

Whatever you do, you must be considerate of her.

I'll show mercy. I'll let it go this time.

Lucky you.

But if I see their faces in Donmaipa again,

I won't let them walk away so easily.

You guys are going down.

Watch out!

Be careful.

Gosh! We've been walking all day! When will we arrive?

I'm tired, and it's so hot, Pon.

They said we'll get there after we pass the waterfall.

I hear the waterfall!

That way! Let's go.

-It's the waterfall! -It's the waterfall!

Come on, let's go.

-Hey, girls. Take care of yourself. -Sure...

Professor!

Don't fall into the water, girls.

Don't worry.

-Jerd, come. -The water is crystal clear!

It's slippery. Be careful!

Rat, Pim, Jerd, be careful.

Okay.

If something happens to you, I will be in trouble.

Pon, come on. Let's play together.

No, I'm good.

I'd better wait here.

Without you, I'm not having any fun.

You will. We will give you company.

-Gosh! -Go. Go away.

Hey, let me take some photos.

Let's come down here.

Hurry.

The wound's gone.

Goddess Nakee...

Pon.

Thank you, Pim.

But you don't have to do that, I can take care of myself.

It's okay.

I can do anything for you, Pon.

Gosh.

Hey...

Did you think that only you two existed in this world?

Give me some credit.

I help you set up this tent,

and now I'm thirsty, too.

What do you think I am?

You're just a nobody.

Here, water.

You can shut up now.

You should given it to me nicely.

Hey.

Don't you have any manners?

-I was talking to him. -Chaiyasingha.

Chaiyasingha.

Chaiyasingha.

You...

The fairy.

You were in my dream.

Why are you here?

Are you real or am I dreaming?

What are you doing?

Wait. Hey...

She's human.

Hey.

Hey, wait for me. Just a minute.

Hey.

Hey...

What is this?

You're so clumsy!

See which way the wind's blowing.

If I can't get rice this year, it's on you.

I'm sorry, I did not see it.

What is this for?

People call it Pee-tha-haek.

It's a ghost that protects the rice sprouts.

You don't know anything.

I thought it was Goddess Po-sob who took care of the fields.

Things that you don't know don't mean they are not real.

The people in Donmaipa respect all of these.

We give them the oblation.

So, there are many ghosts here.

Yes, there are.

There are many kinds of ghosts in this place.

But all of them are under the reign of Goddess Nakee.

Goddess Nakee?

I just know that a female naga

is a goddess who takes care of all ghosts here.

She must be so cool.

I want to see her.

Hey! Hey...

Pon! Pon, where did you go?

I saw a girl at the Dhevalai, so I followed her.

Don't let me catch you with other girls.

I'll be mad at you.

Hey, you bill and coo again.

We are all sitting here. Are we interrupting you?

Na.

I told you many times that Pim and I are just friends.

Where did you go, Kumkaew?

Haven't you hit the sack, mom?

I asked, where did you go?

Why did you just come home?

I went to the Dhevalai, behind the village, mom.

What did you do?

Whenever I get a headache, fever, or ill,

I'll recover over there.

That Dhevalai might have some power.

But I think it's scary.

I don't think so, mom.

I think it's beautiful.

I don't even want to come back.

It's like that was my old home.

Nonsense.

Don't say this to anyone.

They'll say you're insane.

I'm worried that rocks will fall on you

or snakes bite you.

Snakes are my friends.

They won't hurt me, mom.

Are you insane?

Snakes cannot be trusted.

I don't want to attend your funeral like I attended your father's.

I tell you because I care.

I'm lucky.

I won't die so easily. Don't worry.

The fairy.

You were in my dream.

Why are you here?

Are you real or am I dreaming?

He looks so handsome, but sloppy.

If I'm not a human, what would I be? A fairy?

Hey, what do you think the driver is doing?

He might get back to town.

I'm worried about him.

It would be nice if he came with us.

Pon.

Pon!

Yes?

Are you okay? You're so careless.

I'm good, man.

Pon, are you okay?

Do you have a fever? You look pale.

Maybe.

You might get cursed by the supernatural, Pon.

Hey, Kit.

You're so afraid of ghosts.

There is no such thing as a curse. Ridiculous.

You are so credulous, just like those folks.

Offer respect to a snake?

The whole village is crazy.

This is why they are underdeveloped and still so uncivilized.

Pim, you should respect other people.

At least, you should respect the place.

If that Snake Goddess is so sacred,

people would come to ask her for blessings, Pon.

It's just some old ruins of a castle.

That's why it's not recorded anywhere.

Speaking like this is not nice.

What's that light?

Rat? Rat?

Rat, what's wrong with you?

I'll take her to live with me!

Rat, what's wrong with you?

Rat.

You, too!

Hey! Hey, Rat! What's wrong with you?

I'll take her with me!

I don't think it's our friend.

It is surely something else, Chade.

Hey, monk. Do something.

I'll take her with me!

-Hurry up! -(Chanting mantra)

-I'll take her with me! -(Chanting mantra)

(Chanting mantra)

Rat.

What's wrong with her?

What's wrong with Ratthanawadee?

I think she had a seizure.

And no one knows that Ratthanawadee has an apoplexy?

She never had a chronic disease.

She just had a seizure out of the blue.

She might be tired. We have been walking all day.

If it's true,

why did she stop when Chade was praying?

It may have been just a coincidence.

Let her lay here a few minutes, I'm sure she'll get better.

(Chanting mantra)

Chade...

What?

Do you have any spells to keep the ghosts out?

Gosh. I don't.

You just need to keep your mind clear, that's it.

You'll be just fine.

But now my mind is a mess, not so clear.

Let me lay in the middle.

It's been so long, Chaiyasingha.

For you to come back to me.

I would do everything...

just to meet you one more time.

My waiting is going to end.

I was demonic?

Yes, you were.

I was so scared.

Don't you remember anything?

I remember that I saw a light at in bush, and then, I passed out.

Nothing more than that.

This place is really sacred.

It's just the first night, and it's already so scary.

I really don't know

what we'll be facing the following nights.

We should pack our bags and leave.

We're done with this survey.

It's so scary and dense.

Professor Tassanai would give us all an F.

We won't be able to graduate.

It means...

you'd rather take the risk with something you can't see, Pim?

Yes.

I'm not afraid of whatever it is.

You didn't set up the mosquito net last night?

Yes, I didn't.

I unconsciously fell asleep last night.

I saw you smiling while you were sleeping.

So, I didn't wake you up.

Bring these vegetables to the market before it closes.

Okay.

Rat, are you feeling better?

Yes, I am. But a little bit dizzy.

Hey, guys. The meal is ready. Let's eat.

I'm hungry.

-What the... -What? What's wrong?

Worms! There are a lot of worms!

-Kit! -Where? Where are they, Rat?

-Look again. There are no worms! -No!

-You're teasing me! -There are no worms, Rat.

Rat, just look. There is nothing over here.

-Where are they? -Rat.

You kicked the rice all over the place. What is there left for us to eat?

Where are they?

I saw them. It's true, Jerd.

Gosh! What is this, Rat?

-Yes. What the... -Stop...

What are we going to eat?

There she comes.

The wound on the arm has rotten and spread.

Isn't that right, Kumkaew?

It should be rotten all inside by now.

Well, well...

What an unfortunate situation.

Come here. Let me take a look at it.

Don't you touch me.

Kumkaew, you ugly witch!

What privilege do you have?

Why can't I touch you?

She might be embarrassed. You witch.

Gosh! Disgusting.

I just want to see how gross and disgusting it is.

Where is it?

How is it possible?

Want to see? Look.

There is nothing here.

The only rotten things here are the mouths of you guys.

Always talking bad about others.

You guys have such evil mouths.

See, if I didn't kick the pot, we wouldn't be here.

There's a lot of food.

Pim, Rat, let's go over there.

Na, it's grilled chicken.

I'll go and check it out.

-Okay. -Call our friend here.

Kit.

There's a lot of food.

They are sleeping, Pim.

Here you go.

Let me have some.

-Take it! -Don't you want to share with me?

Do you want some?

What is this vegetable?

It's odd. I've never seen it before.

It's called a Kare-Na.

It can be eaten with the chilli pastry.

Beautiful.

I mean this Kare-Na flower.

It's beautiful.

A wild Kare-Na is not scented

or beautiful like the flowers in the city.

But I think

that natural beauty is more beautiful than that.

So, I would like to buy it all.

At Donmaipa, we don't trade the same way you do.

We exchange what we have.

So, do you have anything to exchange with me?

No, I don't.

Which one do you want?

I can give it to you.

Then... what's that flower?

It's pretty. I can smell it from here.

It's angel-hair jasmine.

Can I have that flower, please?

What do want it for?

You can't eat it.

I'll keep it as a memory that I've met you.

Kumkaew.

I'd like to have all your vegetables.

And I will bring my rice to your home.

Sure, Granny Toong.

-I'll bring them later. -Okay.

My vegetables are all sold out.

I've gotta go.

Hey, wait a minute.

What do you want from me?

My name is Tossapol.

What is your name?

You don't need to know.

You're from the city, and you'll go back soon.

We wouldn't meet again.

Kumkaew!

You're handsome.

Just like an actor from a movie.

Kampong has a daughter named Kumkaew. So, you're the one.

Now, I know that you're...

Lamjiak.

I'm Lamjiak, a beauty lady of Donmaipa.

That is Kumkaew.

She is always strange and mysterious.

Just forget about her.

I'm more interesting.

What are you doing here?

To work? Or to travel?

I'm Lamjiak.

There are only frogs, tadpoles, birds, mice, cobras, and turtles here.

How can I eat all of that?

I'm having goosebumps.

If I knew this, I'd have brought along canned food.

Jerd, Rat, have you seen Pon?

No. I thought you were with him.

Tossapol, you never told me where you went.

You're all going to have bad luck!

Who will have bad luck?

All of you.

Especially, this woman. You'll suffer the most.

Be careful of yourself.

Is there anything I can do?

For it to get better.

Leave Donmaipa village before the day of the solar eclipse.

And if I don't believe you?

If so, you'll be in danger and risk death.

I, Shaman Auam never give a false warning.

Nonsense.

I have warned you.

If you don't want to die, leave!

There's nothing. Forget it.

That shaman must be on the same side with Headman Yam.

He made things up to scare us

so that we'll leave this place.

He might want to try his capability,

so he said something like that.

We take signs from animals.

He is a human, wouldn't you want to believe him?

Rat, if you're so afraid, you can go back now.

I'll stay with Pon here.

This is called Ka-Nom-Khao-Mao.

Have you tried it, Tossapol?

Pim...

Let me feed you.

It's okay, I can do it myself.

It's fine. It's delicious.

Is this Donmaipa, or a seductress village?

Women around here are so starved, like they haven't eaten before.

Some women act so naively, but they're actually not.

I think you shouldn't lower yourself talking to these people.

Such a waste.

That's right. They live so poorly.

They could only be deprived like this.

-Jerd. -You witch!

You should look at yourself before judging others.

Today, I will slap all of you.

Aren't you ashamed? Many people are people looking.

She's the one who started it. You know that.

Nonsense! All of you are liars.

Who do you mean, you ugly witch?

Stop...

You guys don't want to stop?

You want to fight? Go ahead.

-Pon... -Where you going?

-Do you want to fight? -Yes!

Miss!

Rat, enough! Enough, Rat. Enough!

What is it this time?

Enough.

Kumkaew, Kumkaew.

Wait for me, Kumkaew.

Why are you following me?

I just want to know you.

There are many pretty girls in Donmaipa who want to get to know you.

But they are not like you.

I feel like I've known you for a long time.

We just met recently.

How can you say we've known each other for a long time?

I saw you in my dreams.

Do you think I'm stupid?

What?

I am not stupid.

I don't believe everything you say.

You're crazy.

Kumkaew.

Lueang.

Haven't you left the village yet?

If we're not done with our mission at Dhevalai,

I cannot go anywhere.

And whether I stay or leave is none of your business.

You sure talk a lot.

You want to fight, don't you?

Stop it now, Lueang.

When will you stop bullying other people?

Why are you protecting him?

I just said what I saw.

You don't believe me, don't ever come back to my house.

So, you prefer this city man more than me now?

Fine. But first, let me teach him a good lesson.

One-on-one, if you're a man.

Come on, you first.

I just want to know,

if your nose is chipped, will Kumkaew still like you?

Grab him.

Stand up.

It's enough!

Lueang! Stop it, Lueang!

You want to fight?

Fight with me, then.

You will pay for this.

Next time, I will use your blood to wash my feet!

Let's go!

Are you afraid?

You!

Why didn't you grab him tight? You let him kick me.

I didn't see that.

Where did you get hurt?

I... I'm fine.

These are Sab-Suea leaves.

They help stop the bleeding and have healing properties.

You're such a crybaby.

A city man is so faint-hearted.

You don't even know how to fight.

Yet, you wanted to fight with him.

If you didn't follow me, you wouldn't have gotten hurt.

If I can be close to you,

even if it hurts me so bad, I can bear it.

Aren't you guys such sweet talkers?

Thank you so much.

You shouldn't get in trouble with the headman's son.

Lueang is a jerk.

His father is powerful here.

Everyone flatters him.

But I'm a villager here, so I'm not afraid of him.

Kampong, there are laws out there.

Headman Yam might be powerful,

but he would never get bigger than the law.

This is Donmaipa.

Laws cannot be enforced here.

Why did you let him violate you?

Did no one report this to the government?

No one wants to be dragged into it.

You'll understand if you stay here longer.

They're still here?

Those city folks! Are they still in Donmaipa?

Yes, that's right.

Did I demand an answer?

They're so arrogant, dad.

They act like rogues in our village.

I think what they did was disrespectful to us.

Shaman Auam's forecast is going to be true.

These city people will bring us disaster.

The solar eclipse day is coming.

We should take them down on that day.

They didn't heed our warning. It's time to take action.

Lueang, Tub, Diew.

Yes, Headman Yam.

I've got a job for you.

I'm upset!

I should have slapped them hard!

I'm so upset! Gosh, if I did not...

Hey...

Who did you girls get into trouble with?

They are the girls from the city, dad!

I'm still mad!

About a man again?

How do you know? I haven't told you yet.

Lamjiak.

What other things are you interested in?

You always run after every man.

You are a woman, a grown lady,

so you should tune it down already.

You once said, that a woman, good or bad depends on husband.

So, I'll find a city husband,

so bold and rich, to be your son-in-law.

Goodness.

And you two were slapped, too. Didn't you feel anything?

It could be fate

that let us meet each other today.

There was no one who touched me so much, since I was born.

His lips on my lips.

We must be meant for each other.

Handsome man.

Are you done yet?

I just want to hit you.

You girls are always chasing after guys.

Look at yourselves right now.

Such a mess. You're so filthy like you were lost in the woods.

Just shut up if you don't want to help.

I am still upset.

A monk said, "Go-tung-kud-tha-wa, Su-kung-se-thi".

You'll find peace when you kill anger.

If you're not going to stop preaching,

you'll be the first person I kill.

And you're still doing it?

When can we return to Bangkok?

I don't want to stay here!

Take it.

Wait. Where is Pon?

Didn't he come back?

What is in the ancient castle?

Why are you so interested in it?

I'm an archaeologist.

I'm interested in how people in the past lived, think,

and what they believed.

People in that era might have died and been reborn so many times,

no one can tell you about that.

We have to study from the evidence.

Like historic sites,

arts or any remaining artefact that still exists.

So, you guys came to Donmaipa to learn the history of this place.

Something like that.

The more evidence we have, the more we understand the past.

I wish you could find the history that you're hoping for.

What did you girls do with the folks?

We...

They fought with the folks, professor.

Don't forget what we are doing here.

Don't let this happen ever again.

-Okay. -Okay...

Where is Tossapol?

I'm sorry for coming late.

Did you join the fight with the girls too?

Hey, listen up.

Having trouble with the locals will make it harder.

-Don't do this again. -Okay.

Start the survey. We wasted so much time.

-Let's go. -Chade, come on.

We'd better wait here.

Let's go.

Where we are standing right now is the lower level.

As we can see, that is the top of Dhevalai castle.

This place was built when Khmer was prosperous.

It's been a thousand years.

Most of the art is from the late Baphuon era,

the beginning of Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom,

in the 17th to the 18th B.E.

Professor, what did the Arts Department find in here?

Most of them were the sandstone sculptures.

Like the goddess Nakee sculpture.

So, it means that the folks around here

have been worshipping Goddess Nakee for a thousand years?

Yes. The folks here respect snakes.

They believe that snakes are holy creatures.

Like the Egyptians having cobras to protect their treasure.

Let's see inside.

Isn't there a memorandum of the Nagas here?

From the folk tales,

we believe that Nagas are the one who make the rain comes seasonally,

and protecting people from flooding.

People will respect and worship Nagas. They are called Nagaboocha

for their peace.

Follow me.

It's quite bad, Chade.

This place has no evidence about Nagas.

Right. So we don't know what Nagas had done for these people,

that they were so revered by them.

The Nagas crushed the town.

It's Goddes Nakee!

They bring disaster to our village!

Stop it!

I live here.

I've been waiting for you for so long, Chaiyasingha.

Chaiyasingha?

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