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MORE THAN 40 YEARS AFTER THE AMERICAN MILITARY LEFT THAILAND

THE STRANGE COLORFUL LIGHTS AND SOUNDS LEFT BEHIND ARE STILL WITH US

May all the good and virtuous deeds

that Mama Suda Morrison had committed when she was alive

become a force to protect and deliver

her soul

into the peaceful afterlife.

And now, we would like to ask all the guests here to stand up

and give a one-minute silence to pay respect and deliver the soul

of Mama Suda Morrison to be at peace in the next world.

Before she passed away,

Mama Suda Morrison had requested

that cheerful music be played before her funeral

and for everyone to not feel sad.

Mama Suda Morrison wished that her funeral

would be turned into a joyful party.

May all the distinguished guests be filled with joy and merriment.

SUDA MORRISON JAN 19, 1947 - DEC 13, 2021

We better put Mom's ashes upstairs, Lek.

Think I'll spend the night here, with Mom.

If you want.

Well…

Take the keys then. I have another set with me.

And when are you leaving town?

In a few days.

Right. For which job?

A hotel renovation.

Will it be long?

See, I plan to do a 100th day merit-making ceremony for Mom

before we scatter her ashes in the sea.

I'll make it back in time.

How are things at the office?

That's fine.

Everything's okay now.

Just make sure to send me the hotel location.

Talk again later.

In 100 meters, turn right.

Turn right.

In 50 meters, you will reach the Paradise Hotel.

You have arrived at your destination.

Hey, buddy.

Do you know the Paradise Hotel?

What hotel again?

Paradise.

I'm not sure.

Just go back to sleep.

Wait!

Do I know you from somewhere?

Hello?

Excuse me?

You're Mr. Jimmy?

Yes.

I was expecting a foreigner.

Thought you were supposed to arrive last night.

I got lost along the way.

It's a snake.

By the way,

how come you're an engineer now?

What's that?

I mean…

You used to be a singer, right?

Not anymore.

Hello, sir.

May all the good and virtuous deeds

that Mr. Jim Morrison had committed when he was alive

become a force to protect and deliver

the soul of Mr. Jim Morrison into the peaceful afterlife.

May all the distinguished guests be filled with joy and merriment.

PARADISE CAFE

Hi! There, there.

Don't cry, my baby. Don't cry.

I'm Jimmy.

PARADISE HOTEL - MASSAGE PARLOR

PARADISE HOTEL

Sa, can you help me put on the earrings?

Thank you.

What does this make you think of?

Nose.

And some beard.

A hard stubble beard.

And breath.

Whose?

I can't remember.

I am thinking about a beard too.

Mouth and teeth.

Touch and squeeze.

And how is it here?

What do you think of?

Can I have a cigarette too?

Your Thai is very good.

I started studying Thai even before you were born.

Just John. No need to call me uncle.

Remember this song?

Could you call me bro?

And I'll give you pocket money!

Now I believe you've really been here a long time!

That was before I was born.

Were you a soldier, John?

I was an aircraft pilot.

Thum!

Thum, darling!

Thum.

I bought fish congee for you.

Want it?

No.

Even in bed, you still put on bright red lipstick!

My lips were dry, so I put some on.

You want to eat now?

I'll get a bowl for you. It's still hot.

No, I'm not hungry yet.

Suit yourself.

Let's sleep.

Thum?

Huh?

Sing me a song.

The ideal man

That man

Whom I'm waiting for

Years go by

Months go by

And I'm waiting

I put on

My makeup

Waiting for you

Craning my neck

Trying to find you

My darling

Is the bar open?

Yes, it is.

Would you like to order something?

I'll have a beer.

Okay.

The beer's good.

Yeah?

I'm leaving now.

I will come back again sometime.

When will that be?

Well, I'm still staying for a few more days.

My darling.

I bought this for you.

Isn't it too old-fashioned?

No, it's pretty. Just like you!

Can you try it on?

Here?

Move to the middle.

Press hard.

I have to go to work now.

Your shift's starting now?

Get changed before you go to sleep.

Give me a cigarette.

Hi, bro.

Tee.

Have you seen Petch?

Isn't she in the cinema?

Hey, Tee?

Can you get a couple of guys to help me at the hotel?

Uh-huh.

Petch.

Petch?

Petch?

Petch?

Petch!

Petch!

What?

Why didn't you go to work?

I have my period.

You've been having it for two weeks now?

Okay, okay, I'll go later!

Yes, go to work.

Goy is tired. She can't handle it on her own.

Yeah, your girl's tired,

so you want your sister to cover for her, huh?

The electricity's out,

so the elevator's not working. Please use the stairs for now.

Does it happen a lot here, power cuts?

Yes, it happens a lot.

Yeah, right.

Right, I haven't asked his name before.

And he has such a Western name!

John, I want to talk to you, but…

my English's not good.

You know, John, ever since I arrived here,

I feel like I already know this place.

No, I don't think so.

What's that sound?

I thought it's just the air pressure inside the water pipes.

But really, ever since I got here,

I've been hearing a lot of strange sounds.

For me, I see and hear them.

Or perhaps I'm dreaming now?

So, what's the place like nowadays?

They removed all the bowling alleys inside?

Yeah, I grew up during the roller skate period.

Back then, me and my friends skipped school

to smoke and chat up girls.

Why? You want to roller skate? Or to smoke and chat up girls.

The power cut could last quite long today.

Think the military camp's hosting an event.

There are a lot of power outages around here, Uncle Paul?

The military here uses a lot of electricity.

So, it's not enough for the town.

Hey, you already know my name?

John told me.

You met John?

Yes.

Hey, the power's out again?

It's so dark, like the hotel's closed down!

Yes, it's been like this all afternoon.

Thanks.

Let's go.

That's Sa.

Hello. I…

Hello.

Hello.

May I come in?

Right. Come in.

What's your name?

I'm Lek. What is yours?

I'm Sa.

Come lie down here.

Do you like this kind of music?

Not really.

I just put it on, so the room won't be too quiet.

You're all sweaty.

Guess I'm a bit nervous.

What are you nervous about?

Are you from around here, Sa?

Yes, I was born here.

Want a massage?

Lie on your tummy.

May I?

You know, you look very familiar to me.

I wanted to mention it when I first met you downstairs.

Guess I have a very ordinary face.

And how long have you been working here?

A couple of years.

And before that?

Before, I was in Bangkok.

What did you do in Bangkok?

You're going to interview me, huh?

No, I'm just curious.

There are only a few things a girl like me can do.

Your shoulders hurt?

How could you tell?

I'm professional.

It feels so good.

I'm getting sleepy.

You can fall asleep if you want to.

I think something is quite off today.

What do you mean? What's off?

Somebody's putting on perfume.

The first time in a million years.

I just bought it. I thought I'd give it a try.

Hey! Isn't that Jimmy?

Jimmy? No, his name's Lek.

No, it's really Jimmy, the singer.

I recognize him!

Can I get a photo with you, Jimmy?

Sa!

One more, standing up?

Take the photo for me, will you?

Can I hug you too?

You got it?

Let me see!

Handsome meets beautiful! What a pair!

Thank you so much!

So, is your name really Lek, or is it Jimmy?

My mom called me Lek, but it's Jimmy for the rest.

So, what do you want me to call you?

Lek's okay.

Isn't it lonely, sitting by yourself?

I was waiting for someone to join me.

Who are you waiting for, Lek?

I didn't know before that you were a famous singer.

That was in the past.

So, why did you stop?

I wasn't really a good singer. My voice is all squeaky, like a duck.

Tell me about yourself instead.

Where do you want me to start?

How about since you were born?

That's too long ago! I can't remember.

Maybe from my school years?

Okay.

I was in school until 8th grade.

When my family couldn't support me anymore,

I became a waitress. And that's about it.

No, that's too short!

Afterwards, I became a nightclub singer,

then I went to work in Bangkok before coming back here.

So, sing me a song.

What song do you want to hear?

Anything.

Actually, you're the singer. You should sing.

I told you, I can't sing.

Where does the water come from?

Must be from the fourth floor.

You've been up there?

Yes.

I've been here for a long time, but I still haven't been up there.

I'm too scared.

Scared of what?

You know, on the fourth floor, a white man hung himself there once.

The guy had been dead for several weeks before they discovered his corpse.

The stench from it is still in the air.

So, you're scared of ghosts, huh?

Stop talking about this!

I hardly get to sleep at night.

You want to lie down with me?

Let me just rest my eyes.

I don't know anyone in this town. Can you take me out some time?

Where do you want to go?

Anywhere. Sightseeing, nature, temples, whatever.

I hardly get to go out actually.

So, we can go see things together.

How about food? What's good around here?

The rice noodle soup.

Think you city people call it Vietnamese noodles.

What's your favorite food?

Honey.

Honey?

What's on the top floor?

It's the rooftop.

Take me there sometime.

Sure.

There are a lot of power cuts around here.

PARADISE

You beautiful lady, what's your name?

Hello, hello, hello, I love you

You pretty lady, where do you live?

Want me to give you a ride A ride, a ride?

On the path that you walk

Is the pathway to paradise

Where someone like me

Will take you, take you, take you there

And the sound of flowers

Whispering that it'll be soon

Hello, hello

Hello, hello, I love you, hello

Are you leaving now?

What about the Vietnamese noodles?

I didn't forget. I'll pick you up later this afternoon.

Want me to give you a ride?

No, it's okay.

Why are you in such a rush?

I overslept. Normally, I don't spend the night at the hotel.

I don't like the strong morning sun.

Yes.

You with the red dress,

25 baht, please.

COIN LAUNDRY

Eat! You'll be late for school.

Ma, it's too much! I can't eat it all.

It's okay, I'll eat the rest.

Bye, Ma.

I like to travel to different countries.

I'll go park.

Eat one egg during every meal.

You'll see the heart more clearly as the baby grows.

PHARMACY

Goy, what does it say here?

One pill after breakfast.

No, I can read that part.

Here, the drug's name.

Folic… something. I can't read. It's just a drug.

Don't go to work anymore.

And then what? You're going to support me?

I will.

I'll support you.

I'll support you and the kid.

I love you, you know.

Don't leave me, okay?

Don't cry.

No, don't cry.

Try this one. It's good.

What's this?

Vietnamese-style fishcakes.

It's good.

I've never been up here before.

Isn't it beautiful?

It's beautiful.

Can I hold your hand?

No!

You're not the romantic type, huh?

I must get dressed.

See you at the nightclub.

Sa, your phone.

Pick it up for me.

-Is it Matthew? -Matthew.

He has a gun!

John, are you okay?

Yes, it is.

A mirrorball.

Yes, the light with several colors.

Yes. A vibrating sound from underneath the building surface.

I keep hearing it all the time.

I'm starting to be.

I'm closing my eyes now.

But I can't see anything.

John…

What's going on?

Yes, I can't breathe.

No, I wasn't.

It's so sweet!

Sing me a song.

Yes.

PARADISE CAFE