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Oh no! The baby elephant is dying.

Get his medicines! Quick!

Where is it?

Inside that pouch!

Got it!

You can make it!

Don’t worry, okay? Everything’s gonna be alright.

I promise.

Here comes the witch.

She’s after the baby elephant!

Wake up, please. Baby elephant, wake up. Please!

Please!

Oh no! He’s not breathing.

We have to perform CPR right now.

Hurry!

He’s really not breathing.

Okay. Quiet! Quiet!

Boo! Why are you still up?

You two, really!

We’re waiting for you to finish work, mommy.

Mommy, can we sleep with you tonight? Please! Please, mommy!

- Please, Mommy! - Mommy!

Mommy! Mommy!

Mommy!

Mommy!

Mommy!

- Look! There's a fish. - Stop that!

You might fall.

Mommy, look! Elephant for Isaac.

Please, mommy! Mommy!

Let’s buy that, mommy. Mommy!

Mommy, there’s an elephant. Let’s buy it please.

You like this?

Let’s get the gray one.

You’re going to buy it?

- Yes! Yes, please! - Take it!

It’s just for 1,000 Baht.

- Mommy, it’s 1,000 Baht. - You have a lot of stuffed toys already.

- No. No more. - Please, I really want it.

- Look! - 1,000 Baht.

Hurry! Hurry!

- Please, 1,000 Baht. Please! - Yes, only 1,000 Baht.

1,000 Baht. Please!

You’re so stubborn!

Here.

Okay.

- Yehey! Thank you! - Thank you!

Are you feeling better?

Yes.

This trip is going to help get your mind away from things. I promise.

- Promise. - Thank you.

Thailand is beautiful.

Katie and I are actually excited.

Right, Katie?

Hey, Katie.

Save room for dinner, okay?

I can’t wait for you to try my mom’s cooking.

Hey.

It’s going to be alright, okay?

She will like you.

I’m sure.

- Are you okay? - Are you okay?

Are you okay?

I’ll bring this inside, okay?

Look, it’s beautiful, isn’t it?

It’s nice here, right?

- Mommy! - Go! Go! Go!

- Boo! - Be careful! Look!

- Let’s go! - Katie!

Katie!

Mommy!

Boo!

- Let’s go? - Let’s go.

Hands off!

This is Nerium Oleander.

A beautiful flower, but very deadly.

Okay.

It’s nice to finally meet you. I’m...

Clara. Silly girl, of course I know who you are!

You look much better in person, your photos did you no justice.

Mother!

Come on...

Please!

Behave. Okay?

What? I'm excited to meet her.

I’m just joking.

Apologies.

Not so many people, not so many visitors come to visit our house anymore.

It’s okay.

You have a beautiful home Mrs. Yodprathum.

Oh, don’t call me that. You can call me Khun Nam.

Khun Nam.

- Okay. - Thank you! Thank you!

And this must be…

Casey?

No? Oh no, let me think.

Kei... Kei...

Katie! I remember now!

Yes! Hello, Khun Nam.

You’re a fast learner! Smart little girl.

Do you see that little house over there?

- Yeah. - That is called a San Phra Phum.

Okay?

We believe that...

protector spirits live inside and we give it offerings

to make peace with the spirits around us.

So...

can you do Khun Nam a big favor?

- Okay? - Sure.

Please bring these flowers as offering to them.

Aaah...

Okay?

Go ahead.

What did you do? Can't you follow simple instructions?

- I’m sorry! - Can't you follow simple instructions?

- I’m sorry! - She's just a kid. She doesn't know, mom.

- I’m sorry! - I am just joking. I’m just joking.

This vase is very old, anyway.

Khun Nam is old and her heart is fragile, okay?

Just like this vase.

I think they should get some rest.

Okay! Okay!

Too much chitchat, let’s get inside.

Let’s go.

I understand how hard it must be.

Don’t worry. I’ll pray for you.

Are we going to live here?

No, we won't stay long here.

We just have to ask for Khun Nam’s blessing...

because Uncle Sai Chon is going to live with us in the Philippines.

Why do you need her blessing?

Because...

when two grown-ups decide to get married,

they must ask for the blessing

of their parents.

As a tradition...

and to show respect.

We must ask for permission.

And someday...

you'll do it too.

Is Khun Nam coming home with us, too?

Why?

- Do you want to bring her? - I don't.

But...

she might get lonely if we leave her by herself.

You’re so thoughtful. Let’s finish unpacking.

- Hand me those. - Okay.

- Here you go. - Here.

Thank you.

Let’s finish this later.

So, uh...

I’m sorry if my mom startled you earlier.

She's just...

very traditional and superstitious.

No worries.

Your mom is very nice.

Here.

Here’s an extra pillow for you, Katie.

Thank you.

There is no signal here and there’s bad reception.

Okay.

If you need anything just go to my room, okay?

Why?

Are you not going to stay here in the room with us?

About that...

I was hoping I could stay

in my room

for the duration of this trip.

I don’t want my mom to have the wrong impression.

I hope that’s okay?

Okay.

Of course.

Thank you, Love.

The dinner will be ready soon.

- Okay. - Okay.

- Thank you! - See you later.

Oh Moon, please give me rice. Please give me curry.

Please give me a copper ring to bind my kid’s hands.

Look at what I have prepared for you.

This one is called Tom Yum, okay?

We have Khai-Jeaw, we have Pad Thai that goes with these vegetables.

And Ka-Prao Kai. Mango Sticky Rice as dessert.

You know, my mother is passionate about two things...

first her gardening

and then her cooking.

They all look delicious.

Thank you for cooking for us.

Oh, you’re welcome.

Actually...

three things.

Gardening, cooking, and taking care of you.

How sweet.

And I expect you to do the same.

Of course.

So, Clara.

Tell me, how did you meet my son?

Mom,

you know our story.

I told you this, many times.

But I want to hear it directly from her.

Maybe you did not tell me everything.

Where do I start?

Aaah...

I first met Sai Chon in my

online English course.

I have a lot of Thai students, and

your son is the smartest.

That’s good to hear.

But the brains

came from mommy, not his father.

But he does have

his moments.

Please, mother! Please.

Stop, it’s embarassing.

I’m joking.

So, Clara,

please go on with your story.

He told me that

he wants to be good in speaking in English.

And the only way to be fluent is

to have someone to talk to all the time.

And so,

we did.

Really, now?

You can talk to mommy anytime for free.

I’m really good in English

and I can teach you too.

Mom, she’s a better teacher.

So good!

Mom

she said

it’s really delicious.

I see that you learned Tagalog, too.

I have to.

So, tell me.

How long are you planning to visit my son?

Visit?

Only for a few days, mom.

We’re planning on going to

the elephant sanctuary tomorrow.

Katie loves animals.

I’m excited to see the elephants.

Do you have elephants in the Philippines?

Yes!

- But it died. - Only one?

Yes!

Her name was Mali,

and she died from pancreatic cancer.

But I think it was sadness that killed her.

- Sadness? - Yeah.

Because she was the only elephant in the zoo

and she did not have a family.

You’re a bright little girl.

Nobody should be alone in life.

I was wondering...

would you be willing to go to the Philippines with us?

Or...

maybe even live there?

There are plenty of nice beaches there, mom.

Thailand also has nice beaches, it’s just the same.

Maybe even better.

Is there anything you need to tell me?

Tell me.

Excuse me.

Thank you, my dear.

Mom,

I want to move to the Philippines.

And we hope that you can come with us.

Do you plan on marrying her?

I already proposed to her.

In such a short period of time.

How can you be so sure that she’ll take care of you?

Mom,

I can take care of myself.

And... Clara.

Come with us, please.

I don't want to leave you here, alone.

Come with us.

And leave everything behind for that woman?!

No!

Are you sure you can become a good husband?

She will not take care of you!

Mom,

I know she will.

But she’s carrying the ashes of her dead child.

That is why

she needs me, now more than ever.

She is going through

a lot right now.

They always leave!

The Perfectly Enlightened and Blessed One,

I render homage to the Buddha, the Blessed One.

My apologies

for leaving dinner early.

Sai Chon told me

you’re planning to bring him to the Philippines.

And live there with you.

Yes.

It hurts

to lose a child.

Can you tell me what happened to your child?

A mother’s love...

is like no other.

It cannot be replaced.

Isaac was a...

very happy...

and bright boy.

- So “he” refers to male. - Mommy! Mommy!

- “She” refers to female. - Mommy! Mommy!

- Sorry! Sorry! - Mommy, please! Mommy!

Mommy is still working.

- I just need to finish my class, okay? - Can we swim?

- Please, mommy! - Watch over Isaac, okay?

- Okay! - I’ll follow later, promise!

- Okay. - I’ll follow later, okay?

Promise us that you’ll play with us later.

Let me just finish my class

and I’ll follow. And you!

You behave! Okay?

Okie dokie, mommy!

I’ll get the ball.

- I’ll get the animals. - Go! Go! Go! See you later!

He was my second child.

Katie always wanted a younger brother.

- Mommy! - Mommy!

- Mommy! - Be careful!

- Join us, mommy! - Later, promise.

Please!

- Please! - Go ahead!

- Okay! Let’s go! - Let’s go.

- Mommy, look at us! Three, two, one! - Okay! Okay!

Be careful!

Mommy!

Mommy!

Look!

No! No! Yes, right!

Catch!

Catch the ball!

Catch!

Sorry, Isaac. I’ll get it.

- I’ll get the ball, stay here. - Okay.

But then...

But then he got sick.

I’ll get back to you.

Okay?

Okay.

Isaac?

Where’s Katie?

She went to get the ball.

Katie?

Katie!

Mommy!

Katie!

Why are you outside?

Mommy, aah...

I just got the ball.

Didn't I tell you to watch over Isaac?

What if you got hit by that car?

I did...

I did everything I could to make him feel better.

I got you.

Alright.

Your turn, Katie.

Okay.

Can you move, mama?

Alright.

- Sit here. - Be careful, okay?

Alright, girls.

It’s a bit tight, but it’s okay.

Mommy, we’re going to the water.

Bless your heart.

I can sense you have a broken spirit.

It’s eating you alive.

I lost my child too.

But they were able to bring him back!

Do you want to see your child again?

How?

What shall I do?

Isaac!

Isaac!

Isaac!

Isaac!

Isaac!

- I told you not to go out, didn’t I? - Isaac!

Isaac!

Isaac!

Isaac!

Mommy!

Mommy...

Mommy...

Hello, there.

Welcome.

Come closer, my dear.

How do I get my son back?

Take good care of him.

Pour the ashes of your child over the fire.

Could you keep it down?

To the God of the dead and the living,

we are giving you this fetus.

Please bring him back to life.

Seal it

with a mother's love.

Take good care of the kuman thong and in return it will take good care of you.

Like a child,

you must feed it.

Give it

attention and love.

It enjoys sweets and drinks.

Feed it well.

The kuman thong is yours forever.

The responsibility

is yours alone.

You brought a kuman thong into my house.

This will bring back Isaac.

Owning a kuman thong can bring danger to its owner.

Please allow me to keep it. Please. Please.

The monks in the temple just wanted to help me.

This is not from a monk.

This is...

black magic.

Kuman thong is an ancient Thai ritual.

They are believed to be protectors.

It...

may remove problems from your life,

and bring success.

But...

it can also

bring evil

and destruction.

It can...

harm and feed on your soul.

Isaac will never hurt anyone.

He will never hurt anyone.

It depends.

If he’s

an angry soul trapped inside a kuman thong.

Did he die peacefully?

Yes!

Dead spirits

cannot be contained.

It can attract

bad spirits around

to come back

into the world of the living.

From one loving mother to another,

please!

Please, allow me to keep it.

Please!

I just want to be with Isaac.

Please!

Please, allow me to keep it.

Isaac, are you there?

Please show yourself to mommy.

Isaac?

Isaac?

Mommy!

Katie?

Katie!

Mommy!

- Mommy! - Katie!

- Mommy! - What happened?

- What? - I saw something. I saw something.

Where?

It took the elephant.

Mommy!

Mommy!

It’s okay. The elephant’s here.

Mommy!

[music box playing]

What is all that yelling?

It’s Katie.

She had a bad dream.

It’s because of the kuman thong she brought into the house!

Kuman thong?

Didn't she tell you about this?

No!

Clara brought a kuman thong into our house.

And she believes

that it will bring back her dead child Isaac.

Bring back Isaac?

From the dead?

I want that thing out of my house immediately.

I think it's okay.

At least...

she found a way to cope.

She found a way

to contact the dead through black magic.

Clara is not in a good place.

Mom, please let her keep it.

She needs time to heal,

to fix her life first

before she starts a new one with you.

Listen to me, son.

I want the best for you. Do you understand?

Where did you get that from?

Why is this here?

It's time to throw that away

and move on from her.

It’s time to move on.

Do you think

Isaac is mad at me?

Why would you say that?

I don't know.

You have nothing to worry about.

He's not mad at you.

He'll never be mad at you.

I’m sure of it.

Go ahead...

close your eyes.

Get more sleep.

- Okay? - Okay.

Isaac...

mommy's here.

Can you hear me?

Can you hear me, Isaac?

Mommy’s here, Isaac...

I miss you so much.

Mommy’s here.

Isaac?

Isaac. My son.

She must surrender

the kuman thong in the temple today. It's not good for us.

Mom...

If this makes her feel closer to Isaac then she should always have it around.

I don't want it here.

Come on, Mom!

She needs a break.

We should let her keep it, okay?

- Clara. - Please, sit down.

So, how is the kuman thong?

I can feel that Isaac is close to me again.

I just know it.

Are you sure it's him?

Your child?

It could be something else.

Sometimes, the mind

sees what it wants to see, you know, to cope with something painful.

Well...

there is no harm in believing.

There was a man who brought home a kuman thong.

And it invited evil spirits around.

So, he started to unwillingly hurt those around him.

He lost everything.

Mommy!

Mommy!

Mommy!

Mommy, help!

Mommy!

Mommy!

- Katie? - Katie?

What happened?

Are you okay?

Did you see Isaac? What happened?

- What happened? - Mommy!

Why?

Why are you crying?

Did you see Isaac?

It has begun.

The kuman thong is playing its tricks on you.

Why are you holding these candies?

- Tell me! - Love...

Put it back!

Now!

Hey, love! Hey, calm down!

- Hey, love! - Put it back!

Hey, love, calm down! Come on!

Those candies aren't for her!

Those are for Isaac.

I should take it back.

Don't touch it!

- What's wrong with you? - Leave me alone.

Can we just talk?

I said get out!

- Let’s go! - Get out!

And you!

Get out now!

Are you crazy? You’re crazy!

- Get out! - Come on!

- Get out! - Come on!

- Get out! - Come on! Come on

I said get out!

Isaac...

Isaac...

Are you okay?

Are you okay?

Mommy's here.

Katie!

Katie!

Katie!

Katie!

Why?

Come on, let’s go!

- I love you, mommy! - I love you, mommy!

I love you too, baby.

Good night, Isaac.

Isaac?

This is all your fault, mommy.

Do you hear me, mommy?

Mommy?

Mommy.

Mommy?

Mommy?

Isaac?

Isaac?

Promise me you won't leave mommy again, okay?

Promise me you won't leave mommy again?

Okie dokie, mommy.

What were you doing there?

I saw Isaac.

Can I see him too?

Maybe.

He’s...

different.

You

really miss him, don't you?

Your mommy misses him too.

He changed,

just like mommy.

Your mom is going through a rough time.

And you’re also going through a lot.

And sometimes,

our brain

plays tricks on us.

My brain is not playing tricks.

Maybe...

my mommy doesn't love me anymore.

Please,

don't think that way.

Your mommy loves you so much.

Hey!

When I was around your age,

my dad would love

to take me on boat rides

everytime my mom is going through a rough time.

Where’s your father now?

I haven't seen him since he left.

Why did he leave?

You’re too young to understand this.

Do you know where he is now?

I don’t know.

Do you miss him?

No.

Not really.

I've got my mom.

She's always there for me.

How about you?

Do you miss your father?

Sometimes...

When my mommy doesn't have time for me.

Before, he would still call and visit us.

We would go to the mall and eat ice cream.

But he stopped.

Katie,

your mommy is a strong woman.

And she loves you so much.

So...

are you enjoying the trip so far?

I don't know.

Well...

You need a ride?

Let’s go!

- It’s heavy, I’ll take care of that. - Oh, yeah!

Be careful.

It’s a big lake.

Yes, it's a big lake.

Isaac, let’s change your shirt.

Let’s take a bath, you’re so dirty.

Don’t worry.

We’ll go back to the elephants with Katie before we head home.

Isaac?

Isaac?

Katie!

Come on, Katie.

Are you okay?

[music box playing]

Are you alright?

Isaac pulled me down.

Hey, Katie!

This has to stop, okay?

Isaac is gone!

He's not coming back!

You and your mother have to accept that. Okay?

Get away from me!

Let’s go!

Khun Nam?

What's happening?

Get up.

- What’s happening? Please get up! - Go away!

Get up. Get up.

What's happening here?

Hey!

- Mom! Mom! - Mommy, what happened?

- What happened? - Mom, stand up.

What happened?

- She’s trying to kill me! - What?

She’s trying to kill me!

She’s trying to kill me!

She's trying to kill me!

- What? - Mommy?

No, I was just trying to help you.

She’s trying to kill me!

I was just trying to help her.

You’re trying to kill me!

- No! I was trying to help you! - Just stop!

Mommy.

Mommy, what happened?

Mommy.

What happened?

She’s scared.

Confused.

Please listen to me.

I saw her suffocating on the floor.

Please believe me.

And you just

decided to choke her?

What?

Why would I do that?

I don't know!

You're doing things that

I don't understand anymore.

You lock yourself in the room

waiting for your dead child to come back.

Clara! Come on!

Seriously?

Isaac is back!

No! He's not!

He's not coming back!

Enough, okay?

Your daughter

almost drowned because of the curse you're putting on her.

What happened?

What happened? Tell me what happened.

Tell me what happened!

Tell me!

Isaac

pulled me in the water and tried to drown me.

No!

You're lying.

Tell me what really happened?

Isaac really pulled me!

Isaac would never do that!

Mom, you’re hurting me!

Did you hear me?

Isaac would never do that!

- Clara! Clara! - Did you hear me?

Listen to me!

You know what? This is exactly what I mean!

Everyone around you is suffering from your delusions.

Let's go!

- Come on! - Katie!

Clara!

Clara!

Let’s go!

Mommy! Mommy, where are we going?

Mommy!

Move faster!

Where are we going?

I said move faster!

Mommy!

No! What else do you want from me?

The kuman thong is making you crazy.

You accused me of killing your mother.

Why the hell would I do that?

Can we figure it out together?

You’re telling me that I’m crazy?

Mommy!

Don’t go.

- Don’t touch me! Let me go! - Mommy!

Please!

- Let me go! - Mommy!

Faster!

Mommy!

Hey!

Clara! Clara!

Don’t go please!

Stop the car!

Are you okay?

Yes! Yes!

Mommy!

Katie, are you okay?

Come on.

Come on.

I got you.

Isaac!

Isaac! Son!

The doctor will be here tomorrow

to check.

Don't worry, okay?

I’m sorry for letting this happen to you.

Hey...

Nobody wanted this to happen.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry for everything that

I said to you before.

Do you believe me now?

My mom was just in shock.

And...

please forgive her for

accusing you.

I just want to go home.

I feel like I'm going insane.

Well..

Alright. Alright.

If that's what you want,

then we go home.

Okay?

We go home tomorrow.

Clara...

Are you okay?

I'm so sorry for everything.

My mind was all over the place.

They'll be fine.

They just

need to rest, mom.

That's good to know.

And...

you are

a very good mother.

Just like me.

Now, please rest.

Okay?

I'll cook something for you

to make your pain go away.

Clara?

Clara.

How are you feeling, my dear?

My body is still in pain.

Drink this.

It will help you feel better.

Thank you.

This tastes good.

What is this?

A special drink, made with love.

Please finish it.

Okay.

- Thank you. - Good girl.

I will not let you take him away from me.

My son is all I have.

Little girl, where are you, my dear?

Little girl, where are you, my dear?

Katie, my little girl, where are you?

My little girl, where are you?

Mother!

Where are you?

Clara!

Clara!

Hey!

Hey! Hey!

Hey!

Hey, honey!

No, no, no.

Mother!

What have you done?

Nothing!

I saw what was buried across the lake.

I do not know what you are talking about!

You know how much I loved her.

I loved her so much.

And what did you do?

You took her away from me!

She was carrying my child, mom!

You took her away from me! You took them away from me!

What did you do to Laksanara?

Tell me, what did you do to Laksanara?

I'm your mother. Don't talk to me like that.

Sit down!

You told me she packed her bags and left.

She left you!

She left you because she didn't love you.

But she did! She loved me!

She loved me.

And what did you do to Clara?

I did not do anything!

It was the curse of the kuman thong.

That object is cursed!

Cursed.

Cursed.

Clara did not love you! They did not love you enough!

What is enough for you?

What is enough for you?

Tell me!

Nobody can love you as much as mommy does!

Mom!

Mom, calm down! Calm down!

Sit down!

Mommy.

Mommy!

Mommy!

Mommy, please!

Mommy, wake up!

Mommy!

Stay away!

Stay away from me!

Mommy!

You must die!

You must die!

Isaac! Isaac!

Mommy!

Isaac, no! Mommy!

Mommy!

Katie!

Isaac, no!

No!

No!

Katie!

Katie, wake up! No! No!

Katie!

I’m so sorry!

Katie, can you hear mommy?

Katie, please.

Please, wake up. Please. Please.

Wear your seatbelt, Katie.

Okie dokie, mommy!