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"Nakee"

That brings disaster to our village!

Stop it!

I live here.

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

Chaiyasingha?

Kumkaew?

I love you.

Fairy.

Like this.

-How am I doing, mom? -Right.

You're doing great.

-Keep practising, all right? -Yes, mom. Okay.

I can't believe that this is your first practice.

I just did what my mom taught me.

Anyone can do it if they practice.

Too bad.

I won't get to see you dance for Goddess Nakee at the Dhevalai.

Headman Yam is unbelievable.

He treats all of you like prisoners.

Donmaipa is run by a kangaroo court.

Headman Yam has all the power to decide what's right or wrong.

How can you put up with all that?

Why don't you take your mom and move elsewhere?

Where would we go?

We don't have any relatives.

We're fortunate enough that we didn't die from starvation here.

Come with me to Bangkok, Kumkaew.

Move out of this place.

I'm serious, Kumkaew.

Come with me to Bangkok.

You and your mother can live at my house.

I'm neither looking down on you

nor offending you.

But I just can't bear seeing you live like this.

A country girl like me...

is not suited for the city.

What if they harass you again?

Then let it be.

The villagers are getting ready to worship Goddess Nakee.

They even slaughtered cows and buffaloes for the ritual tomorrow.

These animals don't know anything.

But they had to be sacrificed

just because these people are so ignorant.

These people believe that when the solar eclipse takes place,

some people will have to die first before the Nagas uncover the sun.

According to La Loubere,

he said Siamese people during the Ayutthaya era

believed that lunar and solar eclipses occurred because of the Nagas' powers.

They believed that the Nagas swallowed the moon and the sun.

And this belief has been passed down to the people of Donmaipa.

Harder. Harder.

But why?

Why does the headman want me to dance side by side with Kumkaew?

Does he not know how much I dislike her?

Actually, it's good.

When you're near her, you can observe and see

what's wrong with her.

Ouch. Dad, you have such strong hands.

Dad!

Well, my hands hurt.

Why do you want me to keep an eye on Kumkaew?

I don't even want to look at her face.

Kumkaew could be Goddess Nakee's follower.

If so, she is not a human being.

Dad, if she turns into a snake,

she'll definitely kill me!

Don't be afraid.

As long as you have this ring with you,

no snake can ever hurt you.

That evil snake.

I don't think we should let her live here.

Kumkaew!

Mom.

Mom, are you okay?

Yes. I'm okay.

Whenever there's a solar eclipse,

I always have a bad feeling.

I'm afraid it's going to happen again like 19 years ago.

Don't be afraid, mom.

As long as no one disrespects Goddess Nakee,

everything's going to be fine.

I already lost your father.

I don't want to lose you, too.

You told me I am the goddaughter of Goddess Nakee.

That means she's protecting me.

Kumkaew, when you were born,

you were not like other kids.

How was I different from other kids?

It came near you like it was about to bite you.

I thought it would kill you.

It was probably just paying respect to me.

Kumkaew! This is not something to joke about.

Snakes are like humans.

If we don't hurt them, they won't hurt us.

It's just that snakes paid me a visit when I was little

and you're saying I wasn't like other kids.

It's not just that.

What else?

If I were actually a snake,

would you still love me?

I don't care.

If I really turn into a snake,

I will still lie on your lap like this.

Fairy.

What?

-Are you all right, Pon? -I saw a snake in my dream.

It had a crest.

You dreamt about a snake!

There's an old saying that if you had this dream,

it means you're about to meet your soulmate.

I knew it.

It must be that girl Lamjiak for sure.

In your dream, what did you do?

I mean, how did you see it?

I went to the cave underneath the Dhevalai.

You're obsessed. That's why you dreamt about it.

-Go back to sleep. -Yeah. Go back to sleep.

You startled us.

Don't wake us up again.

Is it good?

Kumkaew.

I thought you wouldn't dare to come.

Why would I not dare?

A weirdo like you will probably turn into a snake while dancing.

Lamjiak!

Kumkaew, don't take it to heart.

Kumkaew.

Are you really suspecting Kumkaew, Shaman Auam?

I don't think she's just a regular human being.

I agree with Gore.

Her house smells like snakes.

I suspect that Kumkaew is a follower of Goddess Nakee

who was born through Kampong.

If Kumkaew is really a half-human and half-snake,

when the solar eclipse occurs,

she'll turn into her real form just like we expect.

How are those city folks?

Why are you so worried about them?

Diew and Tub are keeping an eye on them.

They can't come here.

Good. They must not come near the ritual

according to Shaman Auam's prophecy.

Almost everyone in the village is attending this ritual.

They can't come for sure.

If they do, they won't be able to get in because I'll handle it.

Dad, when can I make Kumkaew my wife?

Don't you have other girls?

Well, I like this girl.

You moron!

There. It's time.

Let's go and see her for ourselves.

The worship is starting.

Yeah.

If we don't go pay respect to the goddess,

will she be angry with us?

What can we do?

Lueang had you and I keep an eye on those people.

What can we do?

But I want to go and pay my respects to the goddess.

Can't you see? They're not going anywhere.

It's going to be fine.

Where are you going?

If Lueang finds out, we'll be dead.

If you're not going, then just stay here.

I'm going.

-Tub! -I need to go.

Tub!

There's the goddess worship today.

Tossapol and the others are probably going there.

Gosh. Pon.

He's always doing things without telling me.

I think it's because he doesn't like you.

Hey, Jerd. Are you still my friend?

Just accept the truth.

I think now he likes someone else.

Who?

Kumkaew, of course. Can't you see it?

That sound...

Rat. Where are you going, Rat?

Rat!

The King of the Nagas is swallowing the sun.

Goddess Nakee is about to showcase her powers.

What's that?

It's the solar eclipse.

Let's get inside.

We still have a lot to explore. Let's go.

Let's go, guys.

Rat, go back to bed.

No, no.

Rat.

-Rat. -I'm not your friend!

-Rat. -I'm taking her with me.

-This is not funny, Rat. Rat. -Rat.

-I'm taking her with me. -Where are you going?

Rat!

Look at her.

I saw it. She looks like a snake crawling.

Kumkaew is about to return to her true form.

Snakes are always snakes.

If she is really a half-human, half-snake,

I won't let her live.

When the sun is fully swallowed,

Kumkaew will turn into a snake.

If this really is the statue of Goddess Nakee,

why is it buried so deep in here?

Maybe they wanted to repress her from going on a rampage.

Nonsense.

They built the Dhevalai to worship Goddess Nakee.

Why would they do that?

Like I know!

Perhaps this sculpture can help unravel the mystery.

Professor.

Look at this.

-What is it? -What is it?

What is it, monk?

-Prakit. -Yes.

-Get the magnifier. -Sure.

It's a stone inscription.

-Stone inscription? -Did you get the magnifier?

Who are you? Why are you possessing my friend?

I'm Goddess Nakee.

Goddess Nakee?

Just tell me what you want.

I'll offer it to you.

I want your friend's life.

She's meant to die.

I'm taking her with me.

Rat.

-Rat! -Rat!

-Rat! -Rat!

Arms. Kumkaew's arms!

Kumkaew! Kumkaew is a snake!

Lamjiak!

Kumkaew is shedding her skin like a snake.

Go get her!

Kumkaew is a snake!

Did you see that?

Dad, just leave her alone!

You moron!

Dad!

-Hold Lueang. Keep him away! -Dad! Dad!

Kumkaew is a snake, dad!

Everyone, let's pack up.

-Come on. -Let's go...

-Let's go... -Hurry.

Na, give me a hand. I can't carry this alone.

Hurry up...

Be careful, professor! Be careful.

Follow her! Come on! Now!

She's in there.

Find her!

Why did you stop? Go...

Go...

Watcharaprakan, why are you doing this?

They're taking her statue.

That's her wish.

That statue is the only thing

that enables Chaiyasingha to recall his past life.

Soon, the goddess will be free of grandfather's curse.

And you know she wants to be a human.

She doesn't want to come back as a Naga again

so she can be in love with Chaiyasingha in this life.

By doing this,

you're ruining her wish, Watcharaprakan.

Goddess.

Goddess.

It's so heavy.

Put it down.

You're not helping us, Kit. You're just complaining.

Are you guys okay?

Yes.

The eclipse is ending.

The music also stopped.

The worship is probably over.

You missed it, Pon.

You missed the chance to see Donmaipa girls dancing for the goddess.

Why do you think I want to see them?

I'm not a player like you, Na.

When a man is not a player, he's like a snake without venom.

I hope you get bitten by snakes.

I hope they will bite both of your faces.

Why are you talking about this right now?

We almost got crushed by rocks.

Are you insane?

Now, what did you get?

Look at me! Here. Here.

-What? -What?

-This! -Stone?

Yes, stone.

Wait, wait.

Idiot! Why would you carry stones?

There are other treasures.

You said we're stupid. Now who is stupid?

-But it wasn't... -Professor.

I think we should get this statue out of here

before the villagers see us.

Good idea.

We can't let Headman Yam and his men see us

or we won't live in peace. Let's go.

Throw them away.

-Get the other end. -Be careful.

It's so heavy.

-Pon. -Kumkaew.

What did you say?

I don't see anyone.

I really saw Kumkaew over there.

You said you didn't care about her.

But now you're hallucinating about her.

-Let's go. Come on. -Are you crazy?

-Before that headman comes. -Hurry up.

Be careful.

-Look over there. -Where?

We're in trouble.

When did they come?

We must report to the headman quickly.

How? We'll be dead if we tell him.

Don't you see?

Those people are stealing things from the Dhevalai.

Is that a statue?

What if the shaman's prophecy comes true?

Let's go. Report to the headman.

Kumkaew is my daughter and Kane's. How can she be a snake?

If she's not,

then why did she run away during the eclipse?

I saw it with my own eyes.

Kumkaew was turning into a snake.

A snake that was shedding its skin.

I've raised her since she was born.

If she's a snake, I would know.

19 years ago, on the solar eclipse day,

Goddess Nakee came out and killed so many people.

Including your husband.

Why did you and your daughter survive?

Because I have faith.

I've never meant harm to Goddess Nakee.

Your daughter was born on the day the goddess displayed her powers.

I'm telling all of you that Kumkaew is...

What?

Kumkaew.

What am I? Tell everyone, Shaman Auam.

You're not going to tell?

If you keep on throwing wild guesses, people will stop respecting you.

I know what I'm doing.

When it's not clear, I can't say anything.

Then, about me being half-human and half-snake,

it's just a fairy tale, right?

Be careful, shaman. Watch your back.

Kumkaew!

But I saw. I saw her arms.

She was shedding her scales like a snake.

Where? Where are the scales?

You can't just accuse anyone without proof.

Otherwise, I won't spare you.

Dad.

You idiot!

I told you to keep an eye on them.

I'm sorry. I made a mistake. I made a mistake.

Why are you upset, dad?

Instead of hitting them,

I think you better go and deal with those people.

What did they steal from the Dhevalai?

Be careful. Gently.

-Not yet... -Gently.

-Not yet. -Let go.

Okay. Let go.

Kit.

She's so beautiful.

Although it's just a statue, it's stunning.

There's a little damage there.

When we go back to Bangkok,

I'll have this crest put back to where it was.

Without the crest, she's still beautiful.

Cover it. We don't want anyone to see it.

Gently...

Professor! Professor!

We've got a problem!

It's Rat. She...

What happened to her?

How is she in this condition?

She was possessed by a ghost.

Nonsense.

What ghost? It's broad daylight.

Because it's not just an ordinary ghost.

What do you mean, Pim?

The ghost that killed her is not just anyone.

It's Goddess Nakee!

What's happening?

How do you know the goddess killed her?

Goddess Nakee possessed Rat and twisted her neck to death.

You should know this really well, Kumkaew!

Pim, what does Kumkaew have to do with this?

Just ask her.

Goddess Nakee will never do this.

Stop calling her "goddess" already!

She's a demon!

That's enough.

What's the use of arguing?

We have a dead body. I need to report this to the headman.

They infuriated Goddess Nakee.

Dad, we still haven't caught them red-handed.

Who knows where they hid all those things they got?

Headman! Headman!

What is it, Kampong?

Take the corpse to the mortician to bury it before sunset.

Go.

Diew, Tub, go with them.

Let's go.

-You stay here. -Okay.

Fortunately, she only wants one life this year.

Of course, you could say that

because she's not your daughter or relative.

One life in exchange for the rest of the people is worthy.

Do you think this ends here?

This goddess will keep killing people.

Who knows? She might go after all of you next, headman!

Enough, Pimporn.

I apologize on behalf of my student.

We warned you.

Donmaipa is a cursed village.

But you don't believe us.

When you don't listen, this is what you get.

Once the van is fixed,

we will leave this village right away.

I hope you will leave empty-handed.

You won't take anything with you, will you?

My underlings saw you near the Dhevalai.

We're students.

We're here to get archaeological information.

They said you guys stole things that belonged to Goddess Nakee.

So, what do you say now?

Since I'm here,

I might as well go and search your place.

I hope you don't have any problems with that.

It's right there, dad.

Search everywhere.

Find it.

Daeng, go and search in the hut.

Okay.

Uan, go and search in the tents.

-Go with them. -All right.

Where is it?

-Did you find anything? -No, dad.

-Did you find anything? -No.

Uan, did you find anything?

No, sir.

Fine. But I'm warning you again

that every single treasure in the Dhevalai is cursed.

If you don't want to die, never touch them.

Let's go.

The statue is there so obviously.

Why couldn't they see it?

It's good they didn't see. Why say it out loud?

They can't hear us.

Was there some sort of magic?

Pull yourself together.

You can cry, but she won't come back.

But two people died.

First, it was Chom.

Now, it's Rat.

And who will be next?

Once the van is fixed,

we'll get out of this cursed village.

What if it's never fixed?

Pim, I'm scared.

I'm scared that Goddess Nakee will take my life.

I don't want to die.

I won't let it hurt us.

Whatever it is, I'm not scared of it.

But I'm scared.

Jerd.

Look at what happened. The goddess broke their necks.

-Those city people? -Yes.

So, Shaman Auam was right.

Those city people bring disaster to our village.

-Right. -Right.

Fortunately, just one person died.

I don't think so. I heard there's another corpse

killed by a snake near the van.

When are they going to leave? I don't want them here.

-Yes. We need to chase them away. -Yes.

But will they leave?

Can we do that? Can we chase them away from the village?

Or you want our kids to die?

I agree.

Do you want to do this?

If not this, then what do we do?

Right. Is there any other way?

We need to tell the headman. Right, guys?

-Yes. -Yes.

Do you all agree with me?

-Yes. Yes. -Yes.

All right. Then we're doing this.

Let me help you.

You know how to do this?

No. But you can teach me.

Hold the edge.

Move a little, then throw it up in the air.

The rice husks will come off.

And what's left in here will be rice.

Try it.

That's it?

It's easy.

Gently. You're spilling it.

Give me. Let me do it.

So alike.

She does look like you.

What are you saying?

You look just like the statue I found in the cave.

So, you did go to the Dhevalai to dig up the goddess' treasure?

Be quiet, Kumkaew.

If the headman hears you, he won't spare me.

What statue did you bring back?

Come with me. See it for yourself.

I'm serious, Kumkaew.

I'm not lying to you.

See? She looks exactly like you.

Every time I look at her,

I see you.

If I didn't see it with my own eyes,

I'd probably think you're kidding me.

This half-human half-snake statue is probably about a thousand years old.

Professor Tassanai told me this could be the statue of Goddess Nakee.

Goddess Nakee?

Due to this wrongdoing,

I curse you to turn into stone

and your soul will be with an albino snake.

You must meditate for one thousand years

before you'll be able to become a Naga again.

Kumkaew.

Are you okay?

I'm just feeling a little light-headed.

It's probably too hot in here.

Sit down.

No. I should go home.

Kumkaew, let me walk you.

You can go.

Goodnight.

If that statue is cursed,

then who cursed it?

Professor, how is it coming along?

Tossapol, look here.

From the periodic table,

it says this piece is a tissue of a living thing.

What do you mean?

Come here.

-Do you see this crack? -Yes.

-See the cavity in there? -Yes.

It starts from there to here.

It looks like an arm bone.

I still don't get it.

All right. If you had to carve a stone,

would you build a structure inside?

No, it's not necessary at all.

So, you're saying this is a corpse that turned into stone?

No.

I'm thinking this is a living thing that turned into stone.

If this is a living thing,

but what about the fact that it's half-human half-snake?

I don't have the answer that.

We'll need to X-ray it to find out what's inside.

Maybe if we know the history of this deserted castle,

we might be able to unravel the mystery of this half-human half-snake statue.

I hope the inscription will tell us something.

This statue is really important.

Don't lose it.

Yes, professor.

This grave.

-You sure? -Yeah, I'm sure.

-All right. I'm sorry, Rat. -I'm sorry, Rat.

Hurry up.

There's no snake bite.

So, Goddess Nakee didn't kill her.

If Goddess Nakee didn't do it, then what did?

Rat might have died of jungle fever.

And this Shaman Auam poured holy water on her,

so she went into shock.

That's possible.

Rat was quite weak. It was not because of ghosts.

It's nonsense.

So, she died of jungle fever?

-Thanks. -Thanks.

Poor girl.

Chade.

Look at this.

Take a good look at it.

Do you see anything?

It's not clear. Guys, come and take a look.

-What is it? -Hurry up...

Let me see.

Look. Take a good look at it, Na.

Do you see that? Above Rat's head.

Come on, Kit. It's just light refraction.

I think you're overthinking.

Mart, I'm a camera pro.

How many years have I developed the films?

Why wouldn't I know this?

I don't think Rat died of fever.

It's either the curse of this village, or Goddess Nakee.

Is this real or coincidental?

Why do I see her face everywhere?

This statue...

Fairy.

Watch out!

How dare you peek at me swimming!

I didn't mean to.

I was just passing through.

But if I hadn't passed through,

you would probably be...

Thank you for saving me from that bird.

In my whole life, I've never seen a bird that big before.

It's called Sumpatee.

It likes to eat Nagas.

There are Nagas around here?

You're such a fool.

General!

It's that man again.

This time, there's a big bird, too.

This is crazy.

You're becoming a woman.

So, it's normal if you dream about guys.

It's a sign you're ready to get married.

Pon.

Pon.

Why are you sleeping here?

Are you okay?

You've been looking pale lately.

I'm fine.

Maybe I just haven't gotten enough sleep.

You haven't gotten enough sleep

because you've been busy with this silly statue, right?

What's wrong with you?

Rat just died because of this goddess.

Yet, you're here admiring her.

Pim, you can't just accuse someone without proof.

What should I do to make you believe me?

This goddess is actually a demon.

It's a spirit.

What am I supposed to do to prove it to everyone?

I'm sleepy now. I want to sleep.

You're a goddess, yet you commit sins.

The way you killed innocent people

makes you look like a wandering ghost!

By now, Ratthanawadee's soul is probably serving Goddess Nakee.

You believe that Goddess Nakee killed her?

If not her, then who?

The elders believe that all the people who died

are offerings to Goddess Nakee.

Just like Pim said.

When are they going to leave?

There's been a lot of trouble since they came here.

The one who caused trouble is Headman Yam.

He's power crazy.

He searched our house arrogantly.

Kumkaew, tone down a bit.

Your attitude will get you in trouble.

I don't want any trouble, mom.

If he didn't accuse me of being a snake first...

-Kumkaew. -It's fine if you don't believe me.

But they will definitely come back to harass me.

What are you doing? Thinking of me?

Nonsense.

But I miss you.

I want to see your face every minute.

You better say that to your woman.

My woman? Who?

Either Pimporn or Lamjiak.

Those two fought with each other because of you.

But I don't think of them that way.

They're different from you.

I dreamt of you.

You can't take dreams seriously.

You're thinking too much.

That's why you dreamt about it.

I don't believe that's the case.

Then, what do you believe?

I believe that you're the fairy.

The woman in my dreams was in human form.

If so, then I'm probably a bad dream

that comes true in your reality.

Can I take a picture of you?

I want to be a celebrity.

Thank you.

Another one?

Thank you. Thank you so much.

-What? -Take pictures of me.

Please...

Wait... I'm afraid I can't.

I mean, it's better if I don't.

But I want to be like those celebrities on magazine covers.

-Celebrities! -Please take pictures of me.

-Please. -Hey!

What in the world? I said I'm not taking it!

You don't need to do this.

You want to be a celebrity?

Look at your face.

You look like bad news.

And that flat nose. I'm not doing it!

I don't want to waste my film. It's expensive. Go away!

He just complimented us.

Darling!

Help me!

-What's going on? -Are you okay, Kit?

Did you just see ghosts?

-What is it? -Not ghosts.

They're scarier than ghosts! See them for yourselves.

They're here! They're here! Move!

Darling! Wait up!

What's going on?

My soulmate.

It's you, man.

Good luck, Chade.

I guess this monk will go out of control this time.

Do you have a wife?

I'm not thinking about that at the moment.

I'm focusing on my studies.

Be my husband right now.

-Right this minute. -Oh, God.

Oh, God!

Kumkaew is a snake!

About me being half-human and half-snake,

it's just a fairy tale, right?

Watch your back.

Kumkaew!

Anti-snake herb.

Put the spell in it.

Kumkaew! This time, you're finished!

Kumkaew!

I'm going to prove to all of you

that she's not a human,

but an evil snake, a follower of Goddess Nakee.

You're just accusing her like that?

What makes you think she's not a human?

You don't have any proof.

And you're getting old.

Lueang!

Give him a little respect!

He was spouting nonsense.

When we were worshipping the goddess,

everyone saw that Kumkaew didn't turn into a snake

not like he said.

Don't talk too much if you don't really know.

You like her, that's why you're protecting her.

Even a buffalo is smarter than you are.

Hey, come on. I'm your son.

But you're a stupid son. You're good for nothing!

Headman, it's not his fault.

He just spoke about what he saw.

Once he knows the truth, he'll stop being blind.

If you want him to stop being blind,

you can tell him now how you're going to prove it.

Right.

-Where? -This.

This is an anti-snake herb.

I'm going to bury this under Kampong's house,

right under the spot where Kumkaew sleeps.

If she's a demon snake, she'll feel hot

and she won't be able to endure it.

And she'll transform into her true form.

If we're going there,

some villagers have to come with us as witnesses.

Headman.

I'm so tired of repeating it over and over.

What's happening? Why are you all here?

When we worshipped Goddess Nakee,

I saw that Kumkaew was not feeling well.

I'm here to visit her.

In case she gets worse,

Shaman Auam can give her herbal medicine.

She's better now.

But thanks anyway.

Dad, now what?

I've told you a million times. Kumkaew is fine.

Just shut up, idiot.

But we're happy to help.

Dad.

Stay here.

Well, you...

The headman came all the way here to check on your daughter.

Aren't you going to invite him to go inside?

Won't you?

Come in.

You're finished!

That's Shaman Auam. What's he doing there?

You'll either be dead or miserable.

You dared me. Now, you can't say I'm cruel.

Why am I feeling so hot?

Kumkaew!

Where's Kumkaew?

She's in her room.

Can I see her? I really miss her.

No.

She'll come out.

You don't have to rush, Lueang.

She'll be out to see us in no time.

Dad, if she turns into a snake,

what are we going to do?

Just stop talking, Lamjiak.

No matter how much power she has, I'm not afraid.

She can never beat this protective ring.

It can't be a good thing.

But it's none of our business. Just stay out of it.

I should go and check it out.

Kumkaew.

The headman and the other villagers are visiting you.

Come on out.

Somebody help me.

Kumkaew!

Mom, help me.

-Kumkaew! -Mom.

Is everything okay in there? Kumkaew!

-What is it? -He just planted it here.

What plant is this?

It smells so strong.

What plant is this? It stinks so bad.

Anti-snake herb.

It's believed that if snakes come near this herb,

they'll feel hot and have a burning sensation.

If they can endure this for six hours, they'll pass out.

But if it's longer than that, they could die.

Seriously! It stinks so bad!

Why did he plant this herb here?

Kumkaew!

Kumkaew, do you hear me?

It's working.

She's turning into a snake.

Just like what Shaman Auam said.

I don't believe it!

I have to see it with my own eyes.

Go in, headman.

Go and see if she's a human or a snake.

Yes, go in there.

Diew. Tub.

-Yes. -Yes.

Break down the door.

-No! Don't! -Let's go.

Let's go and see. Come on.

Diew, Tub, break down the door!

No, don't!

-What do you think you're doing? -Bring it on!

It's my business. Not yours.

But you don't have any right to trespass like this.

Why don't I? I govern this village.

Everyone must listen to my orders.

That's right...

You can't do this. No one is above the law, not even you.

If you want to use the law,

go back to Bangkok and your home. And use it all you want.

I won't let you abuse your power and others like this.

This is not about you. Stay out of this!

Tossapol, please stay back.

If Kumkaew comes out, she will...

See? She's still normal.

Why wouldn't I be normal?

You think I'd feel hot curling on the floor?

See, Shaman Auam?

You're wrong.

Look and see if she's a human or a snake.

How is this possible?

Why don't you change your form?

It must be Goddess Nakee.

You called her to help you, didn't you?

This is your sick plan to accuse her, isn't it?

What plan?

What are you talking about?

If you want to know what I'm talking about,

ask Shaman Auam.

I saw that he planted this anti-snake herb downstairs.

What do you want? Why did you do it?

That's not true! I didn't do that!

We are witnesses.

If you don't believe us,

we can take you to see where he planted that herb.

It turns out you're lying to everyone.

You thought that you could just plant that herb

and I'd turn into a demon, right?

You're so old, but you still go around fooling people.

Be careful.

You'll be reborn as a demon snake when you die.

Kumkaew! Stop talking already!

One day, I will definitely unmask you!

Come on. Let's go!

Go!

-Just leave. -Go! All of you, go!

All of you, go!

That herb couldn't do anything to her.

Or are we really being fooled like Kumkaew said?

Exactly.

Hey! It's because of those city people.

They got in the way.

That's why my ritual was ruined!

Or else, all of you would have seen that Kumkaew was not a human.

Don't blame others. Blame yourself.

What's wrong with your magic?

Has it become weaker now?

You, too. You're the headman.

Let me tell you something.

First, you trust this conman.

Second, you just got humiliated by a girl.

Hey, I'm your father!

Relax. Relax.

That's why I'm warning you.

I meant well but you didn't appreciate it.

One day, you'll realize that you're wrong.

Wait...

Lamjiak, where are you going?

I'm going to see Tossapol.

Why are you going there?

Kumkaew is angry. She'll kill you if she sees you.

But you told me I have this protective ring.

Not a single snake can ever hurt me.

Are you trying to poke my eyes?

Lamjiak!

Hey! Enough!

That's what I was going to say.

When a girl is mad, I need to cajole her.

-Then let's go. -Wait. You stay here.

Why?

-Diew. Tub. -Yes, sir.

Get me some liquor. I need it.

Shaman Auam cannot be trusted.

He's a liar and an unreliable person. Let's go home.

Do you think it's true that Kumkaew is a snake?

Rat died because Goddess Nakee killed her.

But Kumkaew is protecting her.

If they're not on the same team, why would Kumkaew protect her?

Sometimes, I feel like Kumkaew's eyes have this weird power in them.

They're just so creepy.

Wait. What do you mean by weird?

Sometimes, I feel like her eyes are fierce. Like really fierce.

Like snake eyes or something.

That's enough.

Can we not talk about something that's not true?

Kumkaew has suffered a lot already.

Kumkaew, I never believed what Shaman Auam said about you.

Yeah, right. But you came with them.

I did that because I care about you.

I've never accused you of anything.

I just want to protect you.

Kumkaew.

I love you.

I love you before anyone else.

When will you open up your heart for me?

Don't do this. I don't like it.

I can never love you.

Just move on from me.

Is it because of that city boy?

No one has anything to do with this.

I just don't love you.

Now, please stay away from me.

And go and tell your father.

Next time if he wants to mess with me again,

I won't just sit quietly.

Kumkaew.

Kumkaew, you...

You won't be lucky every time.

Thank you so much for saving me from those people.

You're welcome.

But why do they keep bullying you?

They're playing dirty.

They're bad-hearted people.

They can't stand it when others are happy,

so they bully them.

But why you?

Maybe they're not happy that I don't bow down to them.

Maybe it's karma.

I probably did bad things to them in my past life.

That's why they keep bothering me in this life.

Since these people bully you,

why do you still want to live here?

Come with me to Bangkok.

I'll take care of you.

I can't go anywhere.

This is where I belong.

Tossapol!

If Kumkaew doesn't want to go with you,

you can take me instead.

I'm ready.

Lamjiak, let go.

-Kumkaew. Kumkaew, wait. -Tossapol.

Just ignore her.

She always does that.

Tossapol, I really want to go to Bangkok with you.

If she doesn't want to go, then you shouldn't force her.

Sure. I don't like to force anyone.

And you should do the same too.

-Tossapol. -Lamjiak, I got to go.

I see you're playing hard to get!

Where have you been?

Hey... You emptied it?

I don't understand. There are so many women in this village.

But why do you want Kumkaew to be your wife?

She's not a human.

Be careful. One day, she'll kill you.

Just stop accusing my woman, Lamjiak!

You saw her, too.

She's not a snake demon like Shaman Auam said.

But I said it because I saw it with my own eyes.

But whatever.

If you want to become a ghost, then go ahead.

This woman...

Tossapol. That city boy.

Without him, Kumkaew would be my wife now.

If you really want her,

I'll help you.

Kumkaew!

Kumkaew!

What?

Are you not satisfied?

How about I show you what I really am?

I'm not here for that.

I want to pass you some news.

What news?

The headman wants to see you.

I'm not going. Just leave!

No.

He has something important to talk to you.

Why did he send you?

Well...

He feels guilty.

So, he wants to apologize to you in front of everyone.

Headman Yam feels guilty? Yeah, right.

If you don't believe me, you can go and see for yourself.

Or you can live with what others say

that you are Goddess Nakee's follower for the rest of your life.

You may not care, but what about your mother?

Will she be able to stand all the insults

and the judging eyes?

You said the headman was waiting at his house.

Why are you taking me here?

It doesn't seem right to call him "headman"

because from now on you'll have to address him as "father-in-law".

-Where are you going? -Let me go! Let me go!

-Come on. Come on. -Let go!

-Come on. -Let me go!

Let me go! Let go!

Lueang.

We've got this. Now, we won't stand in their way.

What are you doing?

Be my wife.

You can't run, Kumkaew.

Don't! Get off me! Get off me, Lueang!

What a kick.

You like that?

Kumkaew.

Lueang, you're dead!

Why are they so quiet?

By now, your boss is probably taking Kumkaew to Heaven.

I think so.

Hey, go and take a peek at them.

-You sure? -Go.

Come back and let me know.

Why is she screaming?

I was able to decode some parts of the stone inscription.

This inscription had a city name on it.

That means we found a new civilization

that no one has discovered before. Right, professor?

Is that true?

I'm not sure.

How come, professor?

The name of the city I decoded

has been heard for a long time in the legend

that I don't believe it actually exists.

So, what's the name of this city?

Marukkanakorn.

-Marukkanakorn. -Marukkanakorn.

And in this legend, what did they say about this city?

Back then, Marukkanakorn was considered a very thriving city.

But this city has been lost for almost a thousand years.

Pon, are you okay?

Yeah. I'm fine.

Professor.

Is it possible that this mythical city is actually real?

I'm not sure.

We'll have to find out more from this inscription.

Perhaps, Donmaipa used to be where Marukkanakorn was located.

-Well, that's great. -Yeah, that's totally cool.

Write down everything, Kit.

I wish you were human.

Headman!

Headman.

What's happening, Lamjiak?

Headman, listen to me carefully.

-It's Lueang. -What's happened to him?

Lueang is dead.

What did you just say?

It's just a dream.

Blood.

Why is blood all over me?

What's happening to our village?

That's not a normal death.

That's a violent death.

Look at that.

Lueang!

Lueang, my son.

Lueang!

Who did this to my son?

He was bitten by a snake. A really big snake.

A fierce, wild beast.

I told you. It's not just any snake.

It's Goddess Nakee's follower snake.

How do you know that, Lamjiak?

Who killed my son?

It's a snake.

Kumkaew turned into a snake.

She killed Lueang, Tub and Diew. All of them.

Kumkaew!

You demon snake!

Where did this snake come from?

Lamjiak told me that Kampong's daughter is a big snake.

Are you sure?

-That's what I heard. -Are you sure?

Yeah. You can ask her yourself.

Kumkaew turned into an albino snake.

She was the one that killed Lueang, Tub and Diew. All of them.

Then, we can't just let her go!

Kumkaew!

Everyone! Come take a look at this demon snake, Kumkaew.

-Come... -Come here, guys.

Come take a look at her.

What's this, aunty?

The reason why people keep dying is because of you, right?

You killed them.

You killed Lueang, didn't you?

Be careful. Don't go near her.

Sorry. Sorry.

-What's going on here? -You city folks stay out of this.

This is about the people of Donmaipa.

But now I see an innocent woman being framed.

I can't just sit quietly.

It's none of your business. Kumkaew is a demon snake.

She transformed into a snake and killed Lueang.

Nonsense.

You see she's a human. How can she turn into a snake?

But I saw her.

She did turn into a snake!

Where did you see her?

I saw her at...

-Tell him. -Tell him.

Where? Where did you see her?

I don't remember. Let's just say I saw her.

If you will accuse her like this, anyone can do it.

If you don't have any proof, you shouldn't do this.

Tossapol!

She was in the house with me all night.

How could she have killed Lueang?

If she is really a snake, where's the proof?

Where's proof, Lamjiak?

Tell him. Just tell him. Where did you see her?

I said I saw her.

-What's wrong with her? -Lamjiak.

-Now what? -Disperse. Go...

Go...

Lamjiak! Oh, God!

Why didn't she say it?

Are you sure that a goddess' follower killed them?

What did you think when you saw the bodies?

They all turned blue. Must be a lot of venom.

But why? Why did this snake kill them all of a sudden?

Is it because they disrespected the goddess?

Headman, you might want to look at his face for the last time.

There's nothing to look at.

Suit yourself. Put him down.

Be careful.

Bury him.

Wait, stop.

Move back.

Come on. Move back.

Move back.

Headman, run!

Headman! Come on.

That's just too much!

My son is dead

yet you still won't leave him alone!

You and I can't live in the same world.

You demon snake!

Kumkaew.

Where is she?

Blood.

I'm okay. I'm just tired.

You're tired because of what Lamjiak said, right?

Don't take it to heart.

She just wanted to frame you.

And the villagers are credulous.

They're just ready to believe everything they hear.

They even believe in something that's just impossible.

Do you believe what Lamjiak said?

That you turned into a snake like what people said?

I believe it's only in fairy tales.

I hope so, too.

I have to go. My mom is probably waiting for me.

Let me help you.

People are suspecting her more and more.

When will the goddess in human form

start to recall her past life?

At this moment, she's in human form

so she forgets that she was Goddess Nakee in her past life.

But this is the final year, the 1000th anniversary.

The year that she will break the curse.

She'll soon recall more of her past life.

Soon, on the next solar eclipse day,

a thousand years would have passed

and the curse would be broken that day.

She will gain all the power and become Goddess Nakee

in the Netherworld like before.

Or she will become a human just as she wishes.

That's all that's left?

I can do this.

I can do this for love.

Keep going!

I need to wash my shirt

before anyone sees it.

Where is it?

Are you looking for this?

What's going on?

I don't know what I have done.

I don't know what's going on.

When I woke up,

my hands and my shirt are all bloodied.

Did you go out to see Lueang?

Lamjiak came to see me

and said the headman wanted to apologize to me.

She took me to that hut.

Tub and Diew held me so Lueang could rape me.

Those scumbags. Jerks.

Did you lose your virginity to him?

No.

I remember I was angry that he slapped me

and then...

Then what?

Then what, Kumkaew?

These snake scales grew on my body all of a sudden.

From fingers to arms.

And then, I passed out.

When I woke up, I was here.

Mom.

What happened to me?

Or did I kill Lueang like what Lamjiak said?

I... I can't remember anything.

No, no. Just a bad dream. It's just a bad dream.

Forget it. Just let it go.

You're my daughter.

No matter what happens,

I'll be there to protect you, Kumkaew.

Kumkaew.

Why do you have to go through all this?

Kumkaew!

What?

What do you want?

Is Kumkaew here? I want to speak to her.

Just say it now.

People say Kumkaew is the snake of Goddess Nakee.

And you just believed them?

How would she turn into a snake?

Lamjiak can confirm that Kumkaew was the one that killed Lueang.

Nonsense!

How would she be able to kill him?

What did he do to her?

Let me tell you this. She'd been home all the time.

Even if she goes out,

she either goes to the woods to pick flowers

or vegetables or to the market.

At night, she doesn't go out.

Anyway, I need to speak to her.

I want to ask her if she went out anywhere.

She went out to see you.

Didn't you want to see her last night?

I wanted to see her? Who told you that?

Ghosts that died violent deaths,

ghosts that got murdered,

ghosts that were beheaded or shot,

go back wherever you came from!

Protecting spirit, please protect her.

Protect her parents.

Please, come and protect her.

Are we done?

Yes.

All right.

Your protective ring is really sacred.

It has saved me twice.

Having this ring with me, no one can hurt me.

If this ring can protect you,

then, we can also use this ring to destroy Goddess Nakee.

But how are we going to do that?

The headman is here.

Lamjiak.

You used my name, didn't you?

No, no. I didn't do that.

Kumkaew wants to frame me.

I didn't mention anything about Kumkaew.

Kampong told me

you told Kumkaew that I wanted to see her.

Tell me. Where did you take her and for what?

Tell him. Don't just keep quiet.

Are you going to tell me or not?

I'm sorry, headman. I didn't mean to do that.

What did you do?

I did that for Lueang. He wanted to make her his wife.

So, you worked together?

I wanted to help him.

He really loved Kumkaew.

So, I used your name.

So, he died at that hut because of this?

That's right.

Lueang died. Kumkaew disappeared.

And this Snake Goddess came out to kill them.

I think Kumkaew must have turned into the Snake Goddess.

I'm so sorry.

Lueang did that because he loved Kumkaew so much.

He shouldn't have died like that.

Lueang.

I thought you'd be taking care of me when I get older.

Why did you have to leave me?

You evil goddess.

You and I can't live in the same world!

She was the one who brought misery upon us all.

Chase them out, both of them! Get out!

I'll prove it.

I'll go into the cave underneath the Dhevalai.

Pon!

(Chanting mantra)

I will use that fire along with Pirod ring's enchantment

to defeat Goddess Nakee.

What is this place?

My kingdom.

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