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BASED ON A NOVEL BY DOK MAI SOD

Everyone knows this isn't the first time Wichai has accepted a bribe.

That's how his family could afford to send his brother

to go study abroad.

Mom needs to realize that this won't do anyone any good,

especially Wichai.

What is this? How did you get this?

Don't let him get involved with the general's case.

Wichai! Did you go pick Nid up from school?

Don't think you can treat people like dirt just because you're a noble.

What makes you think you can get me to do as you say?

I didn't know how to fix what happened.

I swear on my life that I never wanted that money.

You asked the deceased to come see you.

Were there issues between you two?

I'm the one who should be demanding for justice.

You'll have an easier time once you're dismissed from service.

I wouldn't have become a judge if I was afraid of hardship.

Was he killed because he betrayed Lady Mayom?

MURDER VICTIM FOUND DEAD IN A RIVER

He probably got silenced.

That man was sent to terrorize you.

But if we were to tell the police that,

then we would have to tell them about the bribery.

Mom.

Is it true that Lady Mayom owes you money?

She'd been borrowing money from me.

I lent her my ruby necklace, but I never thought that

it'd come back to bite me.

If what I did causes you to be investigated for misconduct,

I'll take the blame for everything.

I am a judicial officer.

I still believe that the law will give us justice.

Please don't worry.

I'm ready to prove my innocence to everyone.

Wichai.

I'm so sorry.

We'd like to know how you and this ex-convict knew each other.

I met him nine years ago

when I was working in Lampang.

He should've asked me to be a witness.

Wichai had nothing to do with the murder victim.

I'm the one who's responsible.

Wichai wouldn't want to get you into trouble.

But we're the ones who got terrorized.

Wichai isn't fighting to protect himself right now.

He's trying to keep his family out of this matter.

But I have nothing to lose.

Why would he worry for me?

If it was found that the banknotes at the scene came from Sinthai Bank,

he could be suspected of corruption.

What's the worst that could happen?

Wichai might get dismissed from government service

if it turns out that he engaged in corruption.

If he's suspected of corruption,

people will assume he's guilty.

Wichai's been through this before.

He's probably used to it.

Time will tell that he's innocent.

Just like how his dad was granted compensation after he died.

So Wichai has to die first before he can be acquitted of the charges?

Then what would be the point of the justice system?

As a judge, you're required to conduct yourself

in an honorable manner with a high degree of integrity

even more so than any other civil servant.

Upon considering the evidence presented in the initial trial,

we found nothing that indicates that you've committed any criminal offense.

What happened was rather a political slander.

So we won't be taking any disciplinary action against you.

Since your action has not caused any damage to the government,

you may continue to serve as a judicial officer of the court.

PRA ATTHAKADEE WICHAI

Here's the summons against the creditor who's been sued by a street vendor.

COURT SUMMONS

May you remain firm and steadfast in your principles.

We believe that we have selected the most capable people

to serve our nation.

And it is our duty to protect our judicial officers

so that they can do their duty without being harassed or intimidated.

May you continue to do your duty with integrity.

Choy. Listen.

Is Madam really not going to accept the award?

She's adamant about it.

She's afraid it might cause our family trouble later.

That's true. It wouldn't be worth it if the matter were to affect Wichai.

Maybe Mom knows deep down that she doesn't deserve this award.

She knows she only got the award because of her connections.

I want to thank you.

Thank me for what?

In the past, I only focused on my work.

I never realized how much trouble I caused those around me.

Everyone says I'm selfless.

But what happened made me realize

how much my family had to suffer because of me.

That's not true.

You promised me

you wouldn't keep secrets from me.

So why didn't you tell me you were threatened?

You love your mom.

I didn't want you two to fight because of this.

And deep down,

I also wanted to prove to your mom

that I'm good enough for her son.

You know.

Without you,

I would've remained an unfortunate man

who never knew what love was.

Thank you

for showing me that

a man like me can also find love.

Lady Mayom doesn't have that much influence over the association anymore.

When you sent her to talk to me about the award,

I thought you were trying to make me a scapegoat.

So I worked out a plan

and got you to win the award instead.

I spent a long time

thinking what I could do to make your plan blow up in your face.

Then I saw Nid's essay that she was writing for school.

Hey.

Nid.

What are you writing?

It's my homework. I have to write an essay about my mom.

I saw the announcement in the paper about the Outstanding Woman contest.

So I submitted Nid's essay to the association.

I tried to get you to win the award

knowing it'd make you a nervous wreck

after you tried to get the association to give the award to me.

You're saying I won this award because of Nid?

The association sent me a letter before they announced the award winner.

Nid's essay was attached to the letter.

Maybe the association gave you the award because of what Nid wrote about you.

I don't deserve to win that award

since I'm a lousy mom.

You're not lousy in Nid's eyes.

You should read the essay

that she wrote.

"My mom

is the most outstanding woman.

She cooks for everyone in the house.

But she always lets others eat before she does.

She told me that

when she was a kid,

that's also what my grandma did.

My grandma has many children.

She would wait until her kids were full

before she started eating.

My mom has to work a lot.

My grandma also doesn't have a husband to take care of her.

She had to work to earn money

to support the whole family.

My mom got married young to help lessen my grandma's burden.

My mom didn't get to go to school.

But she said she became wiser and more mature

from raising me.

So did my grandma.

Both of them try to raise their kids

to have a better life than they did.

I don't understand my mom and my grandma.

I don't understand why they're embarrassed by what they're doing.

I want to be a great cook.

I want to be good at doing laundry.

I want to earn lots of money like my mom and my grandma.

I won't ask others for money.

I'll provide for my mom and my grandma.

I want to become like them when I grow up.

I am proud to be born a woman."

Choy does a better job at raising her kid than me.

Do you see now

why they gave you that award?

Kids always tell the truth.

That's what Nid really thinks.

Please go accept the award. I'll take you myself.

I already got my award.

This is enough for me.

Deep down,

do you believe that no one can love Wichai as much as you do?

Is that why you gave me such a hard time?

I know now

that I'm not good enough for anyone.

You can protect Wichai better than I can.

We both can love the same man without having to compete with each other.

I'm not looking to steal Wichai from you.

I want him to have lots of people in his life who love him.

Nid was right.

You're the most outstanding woman.

You don't need to hide that from me.

I know you're taking classes.

I'm not just taking classes.

I already got a job.

I'm working for a newly released magazine.

I, CHOY UDOMWORRAKAN,

WOULD LIKE TO HAND IN MY RESIGNATION

Why are you quitting?

I'm afraid you'll think that I'm neglecting my kid.

I just want to show my child that

women can be just as capable as men.

It's my fault

for making you feel insignificant.

I raised you the way I was raised.

So you don't see your worth.

Choy.

You're a capable woman.

You're more capable than me.

I keep depending on my sons after I lost my husband.

But you're not like me.

You don't need anyone to provide for you.

That's something I couldn't do.

But you've proven to me that

it can be done.

If there were only people like me

ten years from now,

our world would be nowhere.

You helped me raise Chut when he was young.

So I'll help you look after your kid.

Raising a child by yourself is hard.

Go and live your life.

So you're not stuck in a rut like me.

- Hurry up, would you? - I'm doing it.

Put the box over here. We still need to sort through the stuff.

Use your brain when you work. Don't just use your muscles.

I'm using my heart.

It's all thanks to you, Anong. Our family is so different now.

That's right. Chuen has gotten a lot kinder.

She even sent me vitamins at home.

She's a single mom who raised four kids by herself.

None of us could do that.

People don't value momhood, so Mom didn't value herself.

And she used her kids' achievements as validations for her success.

If women stop putting each other down,

I think a lot of us can become even more successful than men.

I agree.

- This is a nice color. - Right?

We probably won't get to see it in our lifetime,

but some things might change in Nid's generation.

Right.

- Put in lots. - Lots of it?

- Is this enough? - One more scoop.

- I'll put this much in. - That's good. There you go.

- You're really good at this. - Really?

That's it. Good job.

- You never know. - Is this pretty?

Even Madam Chuen could change.

So anything is possible.

Just stay still. Look at you. You're all dirty.

Let me wash off the dirt for you.

Now rub your hands together.

You got water in my face.

- I'm sorry. - It's all right.

It's like I got another mom.

Those two are great together. Mom has someone to fuss over.

It's no wonder she hasn't bothered us much lately.

This is such a beautiful sight to behold.

It's a rare sight.

- Let me take your picture too. - Really?

Come on.

One, two, three.

Prasit.

I…

- I told Wichai I'd meet him at the party. - Yes?

But I had too much to drink while I was waiting for him.

I see. So you came here to hide from him?

Yes.

I can't let Wichai find out

that I got drunk while I wasn't with him.

- Anong. - Shush.

But you stink of alcohol.

Really?

I'll have to stay the night here.

Prasit. If Wichai calls,

just tell him I already went to bed.

Anong, you should go rest.

- Your secret is safe with me. - Okay.

Be careful!

Just go to bed.

- Go to sleep. - Shush.

Okay.

Shush.

- Wichai! - Prasit. Where's Anong?

Wichai.

Hey.

What did you do to make Anong come back here?

I got the date mixed up and I forgot to pick her up.

You haven't changed one bit.

Prasit.

Go tell Anong that someone's here looking for her.

Right.

Thank you for your help with the letter.

Anong told me how you helped take care of it.

Do you see now that money can make some problems go away?

I had no idea my family caused all that trouble.

If you go down, Anong will go down with you.

We work in a bank. We need to show our clients that they can trust us.

I couldn't let what happened affect Anong.

I'm really sorry for the trouble.

You've come this far.

Don't let what happened today ruin things for you.

If she won't come down, that means

she must be really mad at you.

You want me to climb up to her room?

You can't always live by the rules.

Is this really necessary?

You just need to climb up there and apologize to her.

Are you too scared to do it?

Maybe I gave Anong to you too easily.

I'm glad I still kept her room for her.

Climb up slowly.

Gosh.

Anong.

Are you asleep?

Are you still mad at me?

I'm sorry.

I didn't know you'd leave so early.

I got caught up with work.

But I promise

I won't forget next time.

How about this?

We both can sleep here tonight.

Then we'll go home together tomorrow morning.

Anong.

Don't come near me. You forgot about me.

Anong.

I climbed up here just to apologize to you.

Please forgive me.

The whole house is rooting for us to make up.

Everyone will make fun of me if you make me leave by myself.

Get away from me. This will teach you not to forget about me again.

We'll go home together tomorrow morning, okay?

I wonder what the headline for tomorrow's paper would say

if I had fallen and died just now.

Maybe it would say, "A man lost his life for love."

Or maybe it would say, "A woman became a widow

after refusing to forgive her husband."

I'll give you one night to be mad at me.

You'll have to forgive me tomorrow.

We can't be mad at each other for more than a day

no matter what we fight about.

Okay?

That's right!

- Prasit. - Prasit?

Carry on.

- Prasit. - What?

Fine. I'll leave.

Good night.

I got a scholarship to study in America.

I see.

Don't work too hard while you're there.

Wichai.

My gosh.

Your arm is bruised.

Do your arms and legs feel weak again?

Is your condition back? Are you feeling sick again?

Calm down, Anong.

What will I do if you suddenly can't walk?

Anong.

I'm really fine. I know how I'm doing.

I managed to climb up to your room last night.

Don't worry. I'll take good care of myself.

I promise we'll be together for decades to come.

I shouldn't have helped you two make up. Now I'm jealous.

Stop rubbing your love in our faces.

If you're jealous,

then just hurry and get married.

Feel free to give

Anong's bedroom to anyone who wants it.

Anong won't be needing it from now on.

Sawaeng can stay there after he's married.

Sawaeng's getting married?

So they're letting Payom get married before Sa-Ang?

They're about to go bankrupt, so they need to marry off their daughters.

Jamlong no longer wants Sa-Ang, so Sawaeng is their last hope.

It's too bad we'll have to become family with those people.

Sawaeng really loves Payom.

Don't you feel bad for them?

Don't be so prejudiced against them.

Those two have been through a lot just like us.

Gosh. You two lovebirds are getting on my nerves.

You really are insufferable.

I've already talked to Pong.

I'll hire someone to help manage the store while I'm away.

- All right. - Pong actually offered to do it.

But I didn't want to bother him

since he's looking to expand the bank's business.

You should hire someone.

Chantorn will be leaving soon anyway.

You need someone to help you.

I haven't found anyone I like yet.

I have someone in mind who is perfect for the job.

Is there someone I haven't thought of?

There is.

The store will be in good hands if you ask this person to help you out.

How do you think this can help us increase our sales?

It shows us which brand of cigarettes is popular with our customers.

I see.

Thank you.

You may leave now.

They're all useless.

We have one candidate left.

If you don't like this one, you can come manage the store yourself.

He's here. Please come in.

Thank you for coming.

I'm honored to be given this opportunity.

We meet again.

Please have a seat.

PRAPAT RATANAPANTAKUL

POSITION - MANAGER

So it's you.

Try getting me to spend money on something that I don't need.

Something may not be useful to you today,

but it can become a worthwhile investment in the future.

That's why you should hire me.

Well…

Prapat.

What do you think of this?

If we know the brand of cigarettes that our partners smoke,

it can help us please them when we do business with them.

Someone once taught me this trick

as a way to win people over.

I can't believe we'd find someone last minute.

I told you that you'd like this one.

Pong won't have to worry if he has someone he can trust.

Then he'll have time to find a wife and build his own family.

Some people might need

a life partner more than they need a family.

They need someone

whom they share their hopes and dreams with

as their partner in life.

That might be more important to them than having a wife.

You're talking like you know something.

- Well? - Right.

There's a reason why Sompong never showed interest in any women.

As the eldest brother,

do you think Sompong will dare reveal his feelings to anyone?

Especially

if he has to tell his three brothers about the person he loves.

That can't be easy.

Then I'm glad if this will give them a chance to be closer.

I want Pong to be happy.

They're holding hands.

So are we.

Have you seen this?

The court declared the general and Lady Mayom bankrupt.

Looks like karma caught up to them.

They got what they deserved.

We can't be the only one who's happy to see their downfall.

You must see that this family is toxic.

No one is ever happy living in this house.

You're the one who keeps our family together.

But I know you want to get out of this hellhole.

That's enough!

Wichai.

Yes?

I heard that you're moving abroad.

Have you heard about that?

Your dad would be so proud

to see what you've achieved despite our misfortune.

I don't see it that way.

If I had been born with everything I needed,

I might've gotten so spoiled and never made it this far.

You could say that

what happened was a blessing in disguise.

You always see the good in every situation.

It's no wonder that you've never been troubled by anything.

That's not true.

I often get stressed out.

I just try not to let my problems bother me for too long.

I try to push them out of my mind.

That helps make my heart lighter.

Wichai.

Thank you so much.

Thank you

for bringing happiness

and comfort to our family.

I'm so proud of you.

- Make your move, Nid. - Is it your turn, Nid?

- Is that your move? - Are you sure?

Let's see, then.

- Goodness. Looks like I won. - No way.

- She won the treat. - The treat is mine.

I'm going to mix these together.

Doesn't it look delicious?

You want a bite, Nid?

Do you notice something about your wife?

There's something different about her.

I don't think she'll be able to travel

by the time October arrives.

Is Aunt Anong getting chubby?

You want to bet? Five baht says she's pregnant.

- I think she's pregnant. - I think so too.

- How can we bet then? - I say she's pregnant.

They're here, everyone.

Wichai. Do you have good news for us?

Is she pregnant?

- Yes. - Yes!

Hooray!

Congratulations, Wichai. You'll finally have your own baby.

It took you no time to get pregnant.

Maybe you'll have another one soon.

Everyone at the store is so excited.

I thought I was just getting lazy. I've been eating and sleeping a lot.

She's been moody too. We fight almost every day.

Wichai, do you want a son or a daughter?

Let's ask Nid.

Nid.

Do you want to have a brother or a sister?

I want a sister. I already have a brother.

- Nid, he's your uncle. - Me?

Prasit is your uncle. He can't be your brother.

He's my brother.

Am I your brother?

Well, then.

I guess you can be my sister.

How about that, Nid?

I'll be your brother.

Won't you come down to celebrate with us?

I'm afraid I'll ruin the mood for everyone.

It reminds me of when I was a kid when everyone is together like this.

The house was always lively.

Things will be quiet around here once Wichai leaves to study abroad.

Will you be okay if I have to leave too?

I have to go abroad

with my boss to be his interpreter.

Chantorn will be going with me.

Really?

I'm so happy for you.

Mom.

Will you be okay

without me and Wichai?

You should go.

I'll be fine with Choy.

You have a bright future ahead of you.

Don't let me hold you back.

What are you doing?

I'm looking at the first gifts that my dad gave to all of us.

Have a look.

On our birthdays, my dad would save the newspaper

that came out on that day for us.

At the time,

my dad was too sick to walk.

So he asked me to get the paper for Chut.

But I forgot.

My dad gave me an earful because of it.

I had to go ask the barber for the newspaper.

He was about to throw it away so he let me have it.

I've kept that newspaper until now.

That sounds like something you'd do.

You're just like this newspaper.

Do you mean I'm old-fashioned? Or are you saying no one wants me?

You're like a relic.

You're something out of the past

which is now a rare find.

No one can be as modern as you.

That's why everyone thinks we're a strange couple.

No one believed that we could make it work.

Our kid may not be born here,

but I'll ask someone to save the newspaper for him.

I feel a bit sad

that it's going to be just the three of us.

It's a shame.

I wish our baby could be born into a big family.

Wait.

I thought you'd be sad if we didn't get to go abroad.

I'm afraid I won't know what to do since this is our first baby.

If you're not ready to go,

how about I give up the scholarship?

Are you sure?

This is your opportunity to progress in your career.

But being a dad is also an important opportunity.

It's the opportunity of a lifetime.

You keep letting opportunities in life pass you by.

I don't know.

I think those opportunities

just come at the wrong time.

Maybe I'm making the wrong decision.

In others' eyes,

I might be making a mistake.

But I don't think I'll miss out on anything

by choosing my family over my career.

This is what I meant

when I said that you're unlike any man I've ever met.

7 YEARS LATER

We're almost there.

Why is it so dark?

- Duck your head. - Okay.

Don't tell me this is another nursery.

We're here.

I took a photography class just so I could do this for you.

I can develop all the films myself.

This way, no one will see the pictures that we want to keep to ourselves.

Is there such a picture?

Do you have to ask?

When did you take all these pictures?

Do you remember this day?

I do.

It was the day Prasit ran to tell me

you were having a baby.

Guys! You need to come now!

Come on! Anong said she's ready to have the baby!

- Come on! - Is Anong having her baby?

- Wichai! - Anong's having her baby!

- Hurry, Wichai! - Come on!

Hurry up.

- Don't take the hammer! - The hammer?

Come on, Wichai.

We had our son that day.

Anong, which dish would you like to try?

They say you'll have a boy

if you have an appetite for savory dishes.

You can't be too sure.

Some say to look at the mom's hair.

Try and feel her hair whether it's coarse or smooth.

Her hair feels smooth.

Then you'll have a boy.

Your dad said to look at the belly button.

See if it protrudes outward or points inward.

Well?

I can't tell.

My gosh.

Nid.

Nid, where's your brother?

He's sleeping, Oncle Wichai.

You're not a little kid anymore. Say "uncle", not "oncle".

Say it again.

Oncle.

Everyone was wrong. It turns out we got a girl.

And she's as lovely as you.

When I developed the film,

I just saw that

you secretly took these photos.

We shouldn't let anyone see these.

We should let people see them.

These pictures

capture who you really are.

You're modest, sincere, and true to yourself.

Thank you

for being willing to overlook all my flaws.

I don't think they're flaws.

They're what makes you charming.

Those qualities are hard to find in guys these days.

You never think

that you're superior or more important than anyone.

You don't laugh at other people

and you don't really care what other people think.

You don't think too much of yourself, so you don't care how others see you.

You don't live your life according to what others expect of you.

Being with you makes me feel comfortable.

Gosh. You find so many nice things to say about me when I'm such a boring guy.

We've been together for this long.

You should know by now that I don't care about that.

I'll take lots of pictures to show you ten years from now,

so you can see for yourself

why I love you so much.

Do you remember this picture?

Who took this picture?

It was probably

Prasit.

I wonder

whether everyone realized

that you were

about to propose to me that day.

But now I wonder

whether you realize

that I still remember the promise I once gave you.

We promised each other we'd come back to watch the sunset here.

But we didn't have time.

It wouldn't be this special if we came here every day.

That's a positive way to look at it.

No matter how many times you ask me, I'll tell you I don't regret anything.

Thank you.

Thank you for being understanding and for never asking me for anything.

Just promise me that we'll get to do everything together.

That's all I want.

The first time we met was also at the beach, right?

I lost my ring that day.

But now I got a new ring

which you bought for me.

It's funny thinking back on it.

I lost something precious to me.

But I ended up with something even more valuable.

If you could change one thing between us,

what would you change?

I wouldn't change a thing.

I'm happy with the way things are.

I thought you'd choose to fall in love with me faster.

Is that what you'd like to happen?

No.

I wouldn't dare hope for that.

I'm happy with how things are now.

But…

I'd like to go back

and take a better look at you.

You're so sweet and perfect.

I don't know

why I didn't notice you from the start.

Love and falling in love are two different things.

We can fall in love with someone without actually loving them.

So that's why.

I love you with my whole heart,

but you still make me fall in love with you every day.

Just like right now.

And you're still not tired of flirting with me.

You're not good at flirting.

So a flirty girl like me has to be the one to make a move on you.

Subtitle translation by: Pannapat Tammasrisawat