Original subtitles

My dad used to tell me

I had to be tough since I'm a man

and therefore, the leader of the family.

Zen, come and have breakfast.

But Mom would tell Dad off if she heard him.

Then she'd tell me it's okay to feel weak even if you're a man

if you need to do so.

You're holding your father's present again.

Aren't you hungry?

Grandma, do you think Mom and Dad are going to miss us?

Of course.

Just like how we miss them.

Don't worry, Grandma.

Even though they're not here anymore,

I'll look after you.

Okay then.

Dad,

Mom,

please be my strength from afar.

(The Rebound)

(Directed by Tanwarin Sukkhapisit)

Ryu.

Is this really the life you've chosen?

It's easy for you to say.

How can you possibly know?

As for basketball,

are you going to let someone tell you

to win

or lose a game?

Shut your mouth.

Seriously,

who are you

playing basketball for these days?

And you?

Who do you play for every time you play?

The people I love.

Everyone who taught me to love basketball.

That makes two of us.

So why are you doing it?

Why don't you follow the rules?

Shut up.

Wait.

What now?

Where do you live now?

I'll wash your shirt and return it to you.

No need. You can have it.

But don't ever throw it away.

I'll kill you if I find out you did.

Hey, you call that running? That's pathetic!

Do you think you're at Lumphini Park?

Are you planning to do aerobics or tai chi afterward?

Put your back into it!

Ugh!

My mother can run faster than all of you.

I'm so exhausted!

You're such a whiner.

- It was only a run. - Move away.

It was only a run?

- You're weak. - Shut up.

- What? - Shut up.

- Take this. - Hey, stop!

Hey!

Are you going to work, Zen?

About the coach, are you really going to let this happen?

We'll have to wait and see.

But I won't let it go if he's just fooling around.

Right, First.

Can you help me prepare the court for practice tomorrow

if you get here early?

Sure. I'll see you then.

Here. I'll help you.

You don't have to. You already showered.

I can take another shower, can't I?

Come on. Hand over the cloth.

Mm.

Have the guys on the team said anything?

Should I be honest or polite?

Whoa.

If that's what you're saying,

then just be honest.

Well, I don't know. It's only the beginning.

It's only the beginning, I guess.

First,

do you mind helping me with something?

What is it?

Can you tell me

if you hear anything?

Please? Can you?

We don't have much time left,

and there's a game coming up.

Please help me

in case...

I might be able to help our team get qualified.

Please? Can you help me?

Please? I'm begging you.

Oh, okay.

For real?

Mm.

Don't tell me I have to do that with you?

Mm.

I'd rather not. It tickles.

- Come on. Promise me. - No.

- No. - First.

- Oh? - And the thumb.

There.

If you break the promise, you'll be dead the day after next.

Remember that.

Mm.

Pick up your pace!

Just like that!

Hurry up!

Yes!

That's it!

Hello? Your coffee's arrived.

I'm waiting near the front.

Don't let him get past you!

Thank you.

Hey, what's with the foul play?

Foul play? Isn't that normal?

There are no rules here.

And don't forget

you were playing dirty last time.

- You punk. - Hey.

If your friend can't play, doesn't that mean we win by default?

And the money's ours.

Stop right there.

Go and sit reserve.

Can you get up?

I don't think so.

So? Are you going to forfeit?

Hey, you.

What?

Can you substitute for my friend?

What? Me?

Yes, you'll get 2,000 baht if we win.

You're in need of money, aren't you?

Come on.

What kind of pass is that?

Why didn't you catch it?

That was a bad pass.

It's okay. Get up.

What's wrong with you?

He didn't bump into you that hard.

Not that hard? Do you want to give it a try?

Hey!

You can continue the discussion at home, kids.

Come on.

Let's do it this way. I'll watch your back.

What?

What are you confused about?

I said I'll watch your back if they're going to hurt you.

Just keep scoring points.

Come on!

Zen.

Yes!

Go! Go!

Ryu, well done!

Well done!

Here.

You did very well today.

Thank you, Boss.

Oh?

Why'd you stop like that?

You're as clumsy as always.

And you're annoying as always.

Here's your cut.

Is this the reason why you're playing here?

Mm.

And where do you live now?

Have you gone home at all?

Just take the money and go.

I'll only take this much.

How come?

You already paid for the coffee.

Don't you have to pay back your debt to those guys as well?

I overheard them shouting at you about it.

I already sorted that out. Can you give it a rest?

Just take all of it.

Ryu.

Come on.

- Take it. - You keep it.

You'll be able to take your grandmom to a doctor too.

She asked about you

when you disappeared at first.

But honestly, she's still asking about you.

Really?

Mm.

Ryu.

Your skill...

is still the same as when we were in middle school.

Haven't I improved at all?

Now that you've mentioned it,

you've gotten better.

Actually, I think you've become much more skilled.

Mm.

The game just now

reminded me of our middle school team.

Now that I think about it,

I miss when we played basketball together.

Right, Zen.

There's somewhere I need to be. I have to go now.

Don't come around here again if you can.

Hey, have you been to school at all?

The school's not the place for me. You know that.

(Tonliu Computer Repair)

I just want to remind you we have to submit the names next Friday.

I know.

And who's going to play which position?

I don't know. I'm still working on it.

What? We might run out of time.

What's the problem?

PF.

- The power forward? - Mm.

The one in control of the game who also scores.

I don't know who to pick from our lineup.

Dad!

- Dad! - What?

Look at this.

What?

Here's the power forward you've been looking for.

What do you think?

Right.

I was...

on the edge of my seat today.

I bet a lot

of other people's money on you.

Good thing your friend came to the rescue,

or I'd need to pack up and run away to Poipet.

Didn't you have any faith in me?

Of course I did.

I'm a basketball player.

I can tell

who's real and who's fake.

Your friend

is quite good.

Should we get him to work with us?

Leave him alone.

He's not suitable for the business.

All right.

You moron, you scared me for a second there.

Drink up. I bought it for you.

Whoa, these look so yummy, Grandma.

Don't they?

We can put them into these baskets according to the orders.

Hm.

Why is Khao Tom Mat always in a pair?

You're a curious one, aren't you?

I don't know either.

But back in the olden days, they said

it was the dessert of lovers.

Young couples would bring it to the temple as a merit offering

so their love life would prosper.

Oh.

I thought a single one wouldn't be filling enough,

and that's why there are two.

What brought you to that conclusion?

You really are a scholarship student.

It's a sports scholarship, not an academic one.

I don't do that well in school.

Says who? My grandson is one smart cookie.

You're a genius.

And you're the best at bragging about your grandson.

- Grandma. - Hm?

Do you remember Ryu?

Of course.

Why? Have you found him?

Yes.

I found him near where I'm working part-time.

Oh, that's great.

How strange. He turned up all of a sudden

and disappeared all of a sudden.

Invite him over sometime.

Sure.

- Mm. - I'll bring him over.

By the way, are you going to work at the pool?

Of course, I'm super stingy.

I'll never miss a day of work.

Bring on the riches.

Cheers.

It's so strong.

Boss?

Enjoy yourself. I'll come back later.

There's no need.

We know each other through and through,

and you're embarrassed over this?

Sit.

- Go and look after him. - Yes, Boss.

I'll pass.

Let's get to the point.

I don't think so.

Go on.

I think your friend, Ryu,

has grown up quite a lot this year.

Do you remember? You told me

you were going to bring him to me.

When?

He's preparing for a game.

I don't think now's the right time.

Who gets to say when the time's right or wrong?

All of you, get out.

Boss,

I'm just

doing my best to take care of your interest.

You should know how much money Ryu's been making for us.

A racehorse like him

doesn't have a very long shelf life.

What if he gets injured?

Like you?

You know

I'll never

abandon my people,

even if they can't play.

Go and get him.

You keep

talking about him.

Your words are

hurting my feelings.

Are you...

going to give it to me tonight?

If that's what you want.

Can I even refuse?

Hey!

Hey! Hey!

Are you okay?

Are you really okay?

Mm.

Did you get a cramp?

No, I was diving.

What?

Diving?

Then why were you still like a log?

You really scared me.

But anyway, thanks a lot.

I'm Atom.

You?

Zen.

Hm.

Do you like swimming?

Do you come here often?

No,

I'm working here part-time.

See?

- Oh. - That's right.

Saturdays and Sundays.

Anyway, I should get back to cleaning the pool.

Should I give you a hand?

No!

You're a customer here.

I might lose my job if the owner sees you working.

I have to go.

Hello? What's up, First?

Huh?

Say what?

(Dad: Where are you? Why aren't you home?)

(I went out swimming.)

(Dad: Good. Don't overexert yourself or you might pull a muscle.)

First, I thought you said you got beaten up.

- And what's... - Thanks for coming.

Should we play a one-on-one game?

With you, old man?

Zen, can you compete against this poser?

Why do I have to?

Just do it.

I'll coach you. Just follow my orders.

It'll be an easy win.

I won't do it. It's a waste of time.

Scared, huh?

- Me? Scared? - Mm.

You came all the way here to challenge my guy.

Aren't you going to cough up a little?

How does 5,000 baht sound?

So we won't be wasting our precious time.

Sure.

Deal.

He didn't even ask me.

Since we're betting on this game,

should we switch from a spin ball to something a little risky?

If not, then what?

A jump ball.

All right.

Ready?

Go!

One to zero.

Let's keep going, my dear Ryu!

Dad, is Zen going to be okay?

Zen.

Don't get so close to him.

He's good at reaching for the ball.

He's probably good in the semi-circle too.

Do you want to try forcing him to shoot from further away?

You might have a better chance.

Yes, Coach.

Out of bounds. Switch.

You might have to switch up your game.

Big mouth.

Take the shot then.

Do it.

Switch.

- Yes! - Dad,

he did it!

Ryu, why did you let him score?

Let him score?

My dad's guy is much better than yours.

That sucker?

That's right.

The first to score in this round

wins.

Hang in there, Ryu.

Keep going, Zen!

You're good.

What should we do now, Coach?

I don't think...

he's going to let you shoot from a distance this time.

Name your strategy, sir.

Okay.

If you win,

I'll give you 2,000.

How about 2,500?

Gas money.

Okay, okay.

But he probably wants to keep close to you this time.

He's going to expect you to take the shot from afar. Therefore,

if you want to make yourself unpredictable,

you have to play unpredictably.

Yes, Coach.

Go.

Hang in there, Zen.

They're inside the semi-circle.

Piece of cake.

Well done, Zen.

- That was excellent! - Ugh!

Darn it!

What did you tell him?

If you want to find out,

join the school's team. Then I'll tell you.

See you tomorrow.

Thank you for supporting the school's basketball team.

I'll see you in the gymnasium after school tomorrow.

There's still next time.

Let's stop waiting. We're wasting time.

But it's only four.

Ryu's probably on his way.

Have it your way.

But don't expect much from that kind of guy.

Come on.

Gather around!

Oh? Where's Ryu?

I don't think he's coming, Coach.

He's probably busy, Dad. Oops, Coach.

Should I go and get him?

No, it's okay if he doesn't want to come.

All right. The rest of you,

give me 50 laps around the court!

- Yes, Coach! - Yes, Coach!

Get going.

Ryu,

there's a big game coming up.

High-rollers are coming.

Prepare yourself for it.

Hey.

You're not saying anything

but you know what to do, right?

Yes.

Here you go, Dad.

You should try and get Ryu again.

We'll be a lot better if we have him with us.

He doesn't want to come, and I don't like forcing anyone.

Okay, Coach.

But let me tell you something. We have to submit the names soon.

And our next match is in a few weeks.

You know the skill level of the others.

How are things?

I heard you got enough team members.

I did, but...

But if we want to win,

we have to find more.

You have to hurry up.

If our team can't compete,

the school board won't officially hire you.

I know. Stop with the threats, won't you?

- The team's in your hands now. - I know.

That's it!

Go! Go! Go!

Hey, Ryu!

Get up!

You can't lose this one!

Ryu!

Where are you going?

Time out.

If you insist on staying in the semi-circle,

you'll just keep getting hurt.

Lure them out

and let your friends set a screen.

Keep it up!

Hurry up!

Mister?

Here's your cut.

Keep the money.

Seriously,

are you really going to keep doing this?

This place suits me best.

Is that so?

Then...

why don't you look happy when you're playing?

I'm happy.

Okay.

Sure.

But during the game just now,

your eyes were so empty,

not like when you were playing against Zen.

Think about it. You can give me an answer later.

Gather around!

Come on.

That's enough for this morning.

Get changed and head to class. Okay?

Hang on, sir.

We have to submit the names tomorrow, but we're still short.

I'd like to introduce you to our newest member,

Ryu.

Go on. Introduce yourself.

I'm Ryu.

I'm the power forward.

Get yourselves ready for class. I'll see you later this evening.

Anyway, look after Ryu, Captain Zen.

Why did you come back all of a sudden?

Didn't you say you weren't going to play for the school team anymore?

I wonder when the newbie's going to stir up trouble.

It's like having a ticking time bomb on the team.

I don't think Ryu's that kind of person.

Hey! Do you think you're so tough?

Hey!

Why are you guys fighting?

I always look bad in everyone's eyes anyway.

I want to pay you back

for jumping in the pool to save me.

Seeing you smile makes me feel better.

Did you remind Ryu?

You know how much I lost because of him last time?

I hope you won't disappoint me tonight.