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Our treasure,

where did you hide it? Spit it out!

There is no treasure.

Why don't you believe me?

Damn you!

I swear I didn't hide…

-or steal anything from your family. -You…

I beg you. Even if you were to kill me,

I wouldn't be able to tell you anything.

I'm sure…

the old man disclosed to you where he hid the gold.

If you don't start talking,

you're gonna wish you were dead.

No.

Let me go!

Please don't!

PRESENT DAY

Hello.

-I'm here to… -For what?

I… I've been through some strange things lately.

I'm here to ask for your help.

Stay right there.

Don't come inside the house.

Lick here.

Such a strong miasma oozing out from you

means that you're being possessed.

I have to subdue it before I can let you into my house.

This ghost…

reeks of resentment.

Miasma hangs heavy…

covering its identity.

It's a woman, right?

She's called Thuy.

Mr. Nam's mistress.

Are you sure?

Among these faces…

Who is the one you saw?

I don't know. Please, I beg you!

Damn you!

Vy.

How are you feeling?

Where am I?

The hospital.

You've been unconscious for almost a day.

Lie down. Let the doctor take a look at you.

Doctor.

Her pulse is stable now.

She suffered a nervous breakdown from strenuous brain activity.

It caused hallucinations and put her in a panic state.

But how could an old photo… trigger her emotionally like that?

To be honest, I haven't got enough information to make a diagnosis.

If Vy is willing to dig deeper into

those strange photos then we might be able to piece everything together

and get a better assessment of her condition.

But first, she should rest.

Thank you.

WILLING TO LISTEN, WILLING TO SERVE

Doctor Hoa.

Is there any method

that's more… effective?

Such an intense reaction means that

her mind is highly sensitive right now.

Effectiveness… comes with consequences.

So… you do have a way?

There's a risk of schizophrenia.

-Or worse… -I hired you…

because I believed you can resolve the issue

in the best possible way.

-Hello. -Hello.

Vy is awake now.

When will she be discharged, Doctor?

Let her rest a bit more. At least another hour.

That's great. We need to interrogate her.

LAM DONG POLICE STATION MANAGER - MR. LUONG XUAN HUNG

You're lying to the police.

On the night of Chinh's death,

someone saw Vy leaving the cabin.

What? Who did?

Suong, your live-in assistant.

Why do you look so surprised? You knew about this.

How would I know that?

Suong admitted that he had told you this.

I wonder if the police

have run background checks on everyone at Scarlet Hill?

What does that have to do with this?

If you have,

then you might already know that

Suong was a thug with a criminal record.

"Destroy the witness to discredit their testimony" trick?

I know this about Suong. But, it's not enough to prove anything.

I hired Suong because he was recommended by an acquaintance of mine.

I believe, everyone…

deserves a second chance in life.

I did try to change him for the better.

-But his aggressive nature… -You…

is still there.

A couple days before the murder,

Suong even fought with Chinh because of Ray.

Why didn't you tell us about your fight with Chinh?

Well…

It was just us men getting a bit hostile, that's all.

Plus,

had I really wanted to hurt him, Chinh would be in the hospital right now.

-God damn it! -What?

I should've beaten him to a pulp.

At least Chinh would be in a hospital bed rather than six feet under.

Listen.

Everything you're saying right now

may be used against you in court.

Yes.

You gotta understand.

I'm… kind of a brute.

I ain't got the brains to be so sly.

Also, when I first met you,

I was so afraid that I might say the wrong thing

and cause a misunderstanding.

Honestly,

I'm sick of jail food.

If Suong wasn't involved in Chinh's death,

why would he have to lie?

Do you know about

Chinh's extramarital affair with Ray?

I do. But how do you know that?

I had to do my research to protect my client.

Surely you also know that

Ray is currently Suong's lover?

Love conflicts and complex relationships

are common reasons for murder.

You're not wrong.

Just because of the white pajamas,

my client is presumed guilty.

Be careful with your words.

Our work is based on evidence, not presumptions.

-Sorry, I didn't make myself clear. -That's okay.

-My client has a clean background. -Uhm.

She obviously isn't used to give false testimonies

unlike a certain someone.

Shifting the police's attention to Ms. Vy

is definitely his tactic to deflect blame.

We have never concluded that Vy is the culprit.

And Suong is still just a suspect.

Yes, that's right!

Suong is a suspect with a convincing motive.

I get it.

Your client can leave.

You're an eminent lawyer.

However…

arguments can't bend the truth.

Please show yourself out.

Thanks a lot, Hung.

We've only temporarily discredited Suong as a witness.

If the police find something that can support his testimony

then we'll be in trouble.

Be honest with me. Did Vy leave the house that night?

Of course not.

Goodbye.

You should find yourself another lawyer.

That old detective is really sharp.

I can't protect someone who is lying to me. Goodbye.

Nevermind Mr. Hung.

Even a young lawyer would be able

to discredit Suong's testimony in court.

New leads keep turning into dead ends.

There's something wrong with this case.

So little evidence, and so flimsy too.

Some cases need a bit of luck to solve.

We need to stay calm and keep our heads clear

to spot opportunitues.

The way I see it,

if Luu and Vy are really guilty,

it might be a good thing for them to be carefree.

Like you've always said,

the more complacent they are, the easier it is for them to slip.

Indirectly create an opportunity.

Good job!

Your reward is the chance to pay for my coffee.

-Huh, Uncle… -I forgot my wallet.

Shall I make you something when we get home?

Honey.

It's so strange.

The hallucinations that I've been having

don't seem to be related to the treatment.

Why makes you think so?

Did Shaman Mo tell you

some superstitious nonsense again?

No.

Before, in my hallucination,

I saw two men holding me down.

But I could see it clearly this time.

It was Thuy. Not me.

And… they held her down

to tie her up, not to rape her.

Ah, Mom's back!

-Bao. -Yes?

Help me take her inside to rest.

I don't need you to remind me.

Let's go inside.

Where are you going?

-None of your business! -How dare you shout at me!

The police said you're not allowed to leave this place.

Do you want to go against the order?

I'm going to stay with Ray. It's not safe here.

Why is it not safe?

Just drop the act!

You sold me out for a chick.

How else could the cops know about my fight with Chinh? Huh?

Are you blaming me?

You promised me

to tell no one about Vy going out of the house

yet you told Ray?

I knew it.

I already told you to be careful with her. Why didn't you listen…

I even got gangster bitches on a leash.

Why should I be careful?

You're head over heels for Ray. You fool!

You can't even see the leash she's got on you.

Suong.

Ever since you got out of prison,

who has been taking care of you?

Has Ray ever done anything for you?

Listen to me.

You've been with me for the past five years.

You should know me better.

It's dangerous this time.

I don't want to get you involved.

I'm planning something big.

I'll let you know when it's the right time.

-Is it that serious? -A matter of life and death.

When I do need your help,

you gotta give me your all.

When I got out of prison,

all I had left was this shitty life.

Luckily, you took me in.

Your wish

is my command.

I'm thankful for your help.

Get your stuff inside.

Bao. How many bowls of rice did you eat today?

Three bowls!

Don't worry, Mom! I can take care of myself just fine.

Wow, Bao is such a good boy!

Here you go.

Bao. This one is yours.

Who just told me not to worry?

-Thank you, Uncle Luu. -Uh. You're welcome!

What you said back in the car…

I don't want to dig in deeper to find clues for Dr. Hoa anymore.

But didn't you insist on continuing the treatment last time?

What I saw about Mr. Nam and Thuy…

The more I think about it,

the more I feel it's not connected to my mental condition.

But after we moved here to focus on your treatment,

those things started to happen.

Maybe Dr. Hoa doesn't have all the details

to explain the connection for us.

Will it really work?

What if…

the side effects get worse?

If something bad happens to me, who will take care of Bao?

So… your mind is made up?

Yes.

Even if I see Thuy again,

I'm not going to be scared.

I don't want to have anything to do with her anymore.

Thuy!

It's Thuy!

How dare you!

So you're going to imitate Truc now?

That's strange.

Didn't someone just say they wouldn't be scared anymore?

I don't want you to continue with Dr. Hoa's treatment either.

It brought us nothing

but bizzare problems.

To me,

your health is more important than sexual intimacy…

so long as we love each other.

But…

I still want to have kids with you…

through different means.

Artificial insemination.

It's not like breeding animals!

Bao! Luu!

Breakfast is ready.

Bao.

Time to get up.

Bao!

Luu. Have you seen Bao?

-Bao! -Bao!

Where are you?

-Bao! -Bao!

Bao!

Where are you, Bao?

Bao!

Bao!

Vy. I'll go get more help.

Wait for me.

Bao!

Where are you, Bao?

Bao!

Bao!

Bao!

Bao!

When was the last time you saw Bao?

Last night.

I even tucked him into bed.

Everything was normal.

But this morning… he was nowhere to be found.

Are you sure you're not hurt anywhere?

How are you feeling right now?

I'm tired. Let me sleep.

Try to stay still. Let me do this one last thing, okay?

Okay.

There were no signs of intrusion.

Nothing strange about Bao's room either.

Surely he didn't decide to talk a walk at midnight, right?

Bao's mental health is normal.

He's never sleepwalked before.

He couldn't have been sleepwalking.

He was missing one of his socks.

If he crossed through the woods to get here,

he should be scratched up.

What are you thinking?

I think someone brought Bao here.

But Bao has no recollection of it.

Shaman Mo said…

Bao was spirited away.

But I don't believe in that kind of stuff.

Anyway… we've found Bao afterall.

Then we shall take our leave. If there's anything else,

-we'll let you know. -Thank you.

Could it really be… Thuy who took and hid Bao?

Even the police couldn't explain it.

That's right.

It was my fault.

I joked about Thuy last night.

And Bao was found with Thuy's music box in his hand.

Normally, Bao only likes toy guns and cars.

Ever since we brought the music box home,

he has never looked at it once.

Then it definitely was Thuy.

I never thought it would get this bad.

I'm sorry.

No.

I'm the one Thuy is after.

Her taking Bao away…

definitely has something to do with me.

If it's something supernatural,

we should go see him.

That was a warning.

A warning?

Don't tell me…

it was because of Luu's joke?

Thuy's angry

because she was rejected.

She trusted you,

wanted to connect with you,

yet you ignored her.

This is just the start.

If you refuse to listen, things will get worse.

You can't run away from it.

Then, what does Thuy want?

Seek and find.

I'm fine. Don't worry, Mom.

I didn't get hurt at all.

Mom, Mom! Can you borrow Uncle Bach's gun for me?

What are you saying?

It was definitely a bad guy who did that to me.

If I have a gun

when a bad person comes for me then

Bang! Bang! He's done!

Kids shouldn't come near guns.

I'm a big boy now.

I can even protect you.

Don't be silly.

I'll protect you.

I won't let anyone harm you.

Okay.

Look at all that energy!

Must've been pent-up lately, huh?

Take it easy.

Save your energy to wrestle with me later.

Back off.

Don't start crying if I accidentally hit you.

What's wrong with you?

Think you can keep me on a leash?

You're not making any sense.

Van.

I'm so cold!

Has Vy been keeping watch on you or…

Vy?

So you sneaked out to see Luu?

Yes.

You're making it sound like you've never cheated before.

At least,

-I wouldn't leave any consequences. -That thing with Ray…

I'm truly sorry for it.

-Can't you just forget it ever happened? -No.

Let's go home, honey.

Home?

-You think I'd want to go back there? -I beg you.

You know how hard I've been trying.

You're being deluded by Luu.

Yeah, what if I am deluded?

At least, he has something to lead me on.

He… He's not as rich as he appears.

-He still owes the rent… -I don't need his money.

I even know he's living off money from Vy's dad.

There's no way he would reveal that to the person he's having an affair with.

He's honest with me because he loves me.

Unlike you.

What about me?

I've been trying to make it up to you for the past five years.

It was just a mistake.

-Don't you know I've endured… -Let me go!

-… every day. -Stay away from me!

You're a coward!

Let me go!

A coward?

You want to see who's the real coward?

Chinh…

Please forgive me.

I'm sorry.

You died because of me.

I'm sorry!

Chinh, please forgive me.

Chinh.

You died because of me.

Chinh.

I'm sorry.

I'm so sorry.

It's all because of me.

You died because of me.

Chinh. Forgive me.

Please forgive me.

What did just you say?

I'm sorry.

You died because of me. I'm sorry.

I'm sorry. Chinh.

Over there.

Say it again.

Why won't you say it? Say it!

Yeah. Say it again.

Why won't you say it?

Not that. I meant what you said earlier.

-You crazy… -Stop it!

You're assaulting another person in front of the police.

I swear he confessed to killing Chinh earlier.

Please record it next time.

Let's leave.

Chinh, please forgive me.

-I'm sorry… -Hey! He said it.

I'm sorry.

You died because of me.

Chinh, please forgive me!

I'm sorry!

You died because of me.

-Bach. -Yes?

Tell everyone to be gentle with him.

Take him.

You died because of me.

Tag? Play tag?

Become a rock.

Take this!

Go easy on him. Don't agitate him.

Be gentle! Don't make him…

It hurts! Big brother,

-save me! -Take him away.

Hey, stand back.

What did I say?

He's mentally unstable, do not agitate him!

Try to restrain him without hurting him. Got it?

What are you doing, Bach?

Put down your weapon!

Truc.

Truc.

What game are you playing?

Tag.

Come on. That looks scary. Put it down.

It's fun.

I don't like it. I won't play with you anymore then.

Leave it to her.

Come here. Let's play something else.

Truc, how about you go play with them for a few days?

How long is a few days?

Until someone comes pick you up.

Remember to behave there.

Alright. I'll go then.

In a few days, I'll be back. Don't leave me again.

Impressive.

Chinh was the only one who could talk to that crazy guy.

Now, he listens to everything you say.

Thank you.

Bye Yen! Bye Yen!

Seek and find.

Perhaps…

Thuy wants me to find out about her death.

Why?

Everyone said that she ran away with Mr. Nam.

But… I think I saw…

Thuy being beaten to death by Mrs. Hong.

So she wants us to bring out the truth?

But for what?

It's been over 20 years already.

I'll tell the police.

Or talk to Mrs. Hong

and tell her to confess.

You can't just say

"Thuy's ghost showed me her death."

It was just a hallucination caused by your medication.

No. It was so real!

As if I was really there and witnessed everything.

But the legal system… will just consider this as supertition.

And…

if Mrs. Hong really did kill Thuy

-then… -Are you worried…

she's capable of silencing me too?

Before we gather any concrete evidence,

try not to alert her.

Waste my money

to hear gossip about that Luu-Vy couple?

Bullshit!

How are you so sure it's bullshit?

On the night that Bao was spirited away,

Luu snuck over to my place.

A little birdie told me you're not only a powerful Shaman

but also a reasonable one.

Not sure which little bird told you,

but it's definitely a wise one.

I'm a businessman.

So I know

everything has its price.

This money is for you to tell…

and also not to tell.

Tonight… never happened.

I'll bring Vy here to meet you.

Basically to help me answer a few spiritual concerns.

Continue. I'll work things out.

Thuy's spirit acted out

as a warning.

If Vy refuses to listen to her,

everything will take a horrible turn.

What does Thuy want?

Luu only said two words.

Seek and find.

But I think…

you asked the wrong question.

"Spirit? What do you mean?"

"Thuy is dead?"

Shouldn't you be asking me that?

Or perhaps… you already knew about it long ago?

Know what?

What are you implying?

All I know is that Nam ran away with Thuy and the kid.

I don't dare.

I was just telling you what I heard.

Heard what? From who?

I had to exorcise Vy once, when she saw a photo of Thuy.

A spirit possessed her.

She was lying on the floor screaming.

Thuy!

Don't, Hong! Thuy!

"My god, Hong! You killed Thuy!"

Something like that.

What else did she say?

Didn't I just give you the necklace?

That was just the fee for story-telling.

If you want it to keep it exclusive,

so nobody else knows about it,

you gotta pay extra.

How can I trust you?

You literally just sold Luu out.

Luu is a stranger.

But you however… aren't we close?

You've got it cheap.

It's fair you get a discount since you're a regular customer.

But listen…

you can't ask me questions.

Spit it out already.

Watch out for Van.

Luu. Come here.

Hello.

Hey there.

Yen?

Yen.

‎INSPIRED BY THE NOVEL ‎SCARLET HILL BY THE AUTHOR DI LI