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Let go of me!

-Let me go! -No.

Let go of her.

Please don't hurt her.

-Let me go! -Please let her go.

Let me go!

‎-Screw you! ‎-Shut up!

Let go of me!

-Where's Yen? -Ignore him.

Where's Yen?

She…

She went over the waterfall and died.

No!

-You're lying! -Heart-breaking, huh?

Now all you have left is your precious accountant.

If you want me to spare her life,

tell me where the old man hid his gold!

I don't know. I'm begging you, please!

I gave you a chance.

What are you doing?

I don't know anything about the treasure.

Father never told me anything about the gold.

-Stop it please! -Still don't remember?

Let me see which is better…

your memory…

or her endurance.

I swear I don't know about any treasure.

-How's that? Remember it now? -Please stop.

-Remember it now? -Please stop it.

I swear I don't know anything about the treasure!

Even if you beat her to death you'll find nothing.

-Please let her go! -Our family fortune can't be that little.

You want to keep it all to yourself? Right?

I don't know.

God damn it!

You…

God damn it!

As long as I'm still alive, don't you dare…

Hong…

-She… -What?

Thuy! Can you hear me?

Thuy!

Thuy!

Let me knock some sense into her.

Wait… wait…

Thuy, wake up!

Can you hear me? Thuy!

Thuy!

No!

My God, Hong. You killed Thuy!

PRESENT DAY

Luu.

Come in here.

Hey there.

Hey.

Yen.

Yen.

Yen?

What's wrong?

Honey…

I just saw Yen.

Oh God!

Yen's spirit appeared…

which means that she's dead too?

She was so little…

-How could that happen… -You were just hallucinating.

It was in your mind.

It wasn't real.

We have to go see Truc.

Huh?

While in the police car this morning,

Truc called out Yen's name.

That crazy guy was just spouting nonsense.

Crazy?

Crazy?

That's right.

Truc is just like me.

I heard people who are mentally ill

are sensitive to the supernatural.

…97.

…97.

1997.

Truc definitely knows something about Yen.

-What makes you think that? -Thuy took Bao…

to warn me about something.

Then all of a sudden, Yen's spirit appeared.

Don't you see?

It's clear that Thuy wants me to look into Yen's death.

I have to follow her order.

If I don't,

she'll hurt Bao again!

-Honey, she'll hurt Bao again… -Calm down and listen to me.

Shamo said "seek and find."

Not to "look into."

Could it be…

that Thuy wants you to find something?

So it means…

Thuy…

wants me to find Yen's body?

Stop assuming things.

I have a strong feeling that this has something to do with Yen.

-You have to believe me! -But the police don't.

You're a suspect,

and so is Truc.

They won't let you see Truc.

I have an idea.

Just drive me to the police station tomorrow.

FOR NATIONAL SECURITY

You can't.

You are both suspects.

What if you conspire with Truc?

But you can monitor us though?

You still haven't told us why you want to see Truc.

I'm innocent.

So I want to help with the investigation.

Aren't you… over-doing it a bit?

Has Truc said anything since yesterday?

I'm not obligated to tell you.

I'm guessing you haven't got any valuable information?

What makes you think…

Truc will talk to you?

It's as Ray said.

Besides Chinh,

I'm the only one who can talk to Truc.

You two have seen it with your own eyes.

If I didn't intervene yesterday,

someone would have lost their life.

-We… -We…

We'll be recording the conversation.

Also, you'll have to wear an earpiece

so we can instruct you when necessary.

And she'll stop right away

if you find anything out of order.

Ah.

Please do us a favor.

Truc hasn't eaten anything since yesterday.

It's pretty concerning.

LAM DONG POLICE STATION MANAGER - MR. LUONG XUAN HUNG

Do they know each other from before?

No.

Definitely not.

It's our first time in Scarlet Hill.

Urg.

No more eating.

I'm full.

You can start now.

I want to go home.

Hang on just a bit more, Truc.

We'll get to go home in a bit.

Let's play a quiz.

Were you upset with your big brother?

Big brother didn't let me play.

Did you do anything to Chinh when you were upset with him?

Be careful not to evoke a false confession.

I hate big brother.

He just wouldn't wake up.

He wouldn't play with me.

What do you do if you hate him?

I hate him!

He's so annoying!

Why is he not here to pick me up?

He left me again, right?

No.

He didn't leave you.

Calm down. Be good. Don't cry.

How about we play another game?

Let's play something else.

Okay.

But…

Let's play "treasure hunt", Yen.

Yen?

Who is Yen?

Same old password.

What password?

You can't tell anyone.

Listen…

The password is…

Bunker, Mountain God, White Snake, Forest God.

What's that password for?

Why can't I tell anyone?

It's the secret treasure.

Whoever knows about it will have to die!

Ask him why.

Uh… But… what is that treasure?

It's Yen's treasure!

But why would anyone have to die if they know about it?

Ask him…

if Chinh knew about the treasure.

So did your big brother know about the treasure?

Hey. What's wrong?

We're having fun.

Let's continue!

Only after we've played treasure hunt.

Who is Yen?

Why did Truc call you Yen?

He didn't give me an answer.

I only pretended to be Yen so he would talk.

It seems Chinh and Truc didn't always get along.

I can feel…

Truc's love for Chinh.

He can't be the culprit.

Truc doesn't understand the concept of life and death.

So…

he won't know the consequences of taking one's life either.

People with mental issues

can develop violent tendencies.

Right, Vy?

That's right.

But…

Until proven guilty, I wouldn't stereotype them like that.

Notice anything strange?

Yes I do.

There's something odd about Vy.

But I can't quite put my finger on it.

"Intuition" is not something you can learn.

But your intuition…

has gotten much sharper now, Bach!

Normally, she's pretty passive…

but she seemed very determined earlier.

You even mentioned about violent tendencies to try her too?

But she skillfully…

But with the white pajamas Vy is still…

What is it?

Help me hold them off. I need a bit of time.

What the hell?

Bach!

I just remembered that the crazy guy never called Chinh by his name.

So, you meant that confession was not Truc's?

Follow me.

Truc must have heard and mimicked

Van's confession!

They live in the same house, she calls Chinh by his name.

You need to arrest her! My dad is innocent!

You bitch!

How dare you frame me?

How could you believe a cunning slut like her?

You know she tried to steal my husband!

-Me and Chinh… -Chinh?

You called him that too.

You're the culprit!

A family of murdererers and thieves!

-Fucking scum! -Who are you calling scum?

-You, of course! -Stop it!

Shall I arrest you both for assault?

-But this bitch… -Or for insult and slander.

At least have some evidence before denouncing someone.

But I clearly heard him saying that.

Truc is mentally unstable.

His words can't be used to incriminate him.

She's too dumb to understand what you're saying.

I know that you're worried.

We're open to any information that you're able to provide

but you can't make blind accusations like that.

You won't get away with this.

You're going to pay for your sins.

Bao.

I saw you wearing white pajamas yesterday.

Yucky! I hated it.

If you didn't like it, why did you wear them?

Because Uncle Luu bought it.

Mom made me wear them so we would look like a family.

Like a family?

Can you show me those pajamas?

Okay.

Uncle Luu brought them in different colors.

Three sets of each color.

For me, for Mom, and for himself.

How lame!

Then that means Luu has the same set?

Yes.

Can I borrow these?

-It's an important clue, right Uncle? -Yes.

You just helped us big time!

Yay, I knew it!

What?

Luu has the same white pajamas?

Wait a second.

Nothing.

There's nothing in the report about this either.

The businessman who loves silk pajamas is back.

-Be cautious. -Okay.

Bach, when did you get here?

All three of you own the same pair of white pajamas.

We have two sets already.

Yours is the only set missing, Luu.

I left it at my mom's house in the city.

I forgot to bring it with me.

You live with your mom?

My stepdad is stuck in the U.S. because of Covid-19.

I didn't want to leave Mom on her own.

Are you sure the pajamas are there?

Or maybe you forgot.

I'm sure.

-If you want… -I believe you.

Please pick them up when you have the chance

and bring them to the police station.

Goodbye.

Hello.

It's that urgent?

Hello?

Please bring a team over to Luu's mom's house.

You're closer. I'll join you soon.

Hello?

Mom, go to the store called Jami on Xuan Vu street, near Ta Minh,

and buy a set of white pajamas now.

What's the rush?

It's near. Or should I…

Get going, Mom! Stop asking!

Okay, okay. Got it.

I'll go now.

Bach. It's number 48, Cay Thi street.

Quickly.

‎FOR NATIONAL SECURITY

Just go first.

I'll look for a photo and send it to you.

Okay. Okay.

I've called a cab already. Stop rushing me!

Taxi!

Can we make it there in ten minutes?

Yes, Sir.

I want the same one for men.

This is from last season.

It's currently out of stock. Would you like to see our new arrivals?

It has to be that exact style.

Check where the nearest store is and go there now, Mom!

Be careful, the street is pretty busy.

Hold on, Ma'am!

We have one returned set with a few scratches…

-I'll take it. -Okay.

How long until you get there?

About five minutes.

I got it.

Don't worry.

I'll be home in five minutes.

After the next turn, we'll be two miles away.

If…

What's going on?

I'm home.

Get what?

Pebbles?

Where?

Ah, right.

Remember to dry only. Spin dry.

No water or else I'm screwed.

Alright. I got it. Spin dry, right?

You're stressing me out!

Thanks Mom!

If they ask, just answer them like I told you.

Why would the police want the pajamas?

What's that sound?

-The doorbell. Let me… -Don't open the door just yet.

Let it run for a bit.

Right, okay.

They're calling me.

Don't worry.

I'll figure this out.

Hello?

Yes, Mr. Mung.

No one answered the door?

I'm not sure if my mom is at home.

Yes, of course.

Let me call her.

Give me a minute.

Okay.

He said he'd call her but why is it taking so long?

She's inside.

Vu, call the station.

Tell them we need a warrant.

Hurry!

Oh dear!

I was sleeping upstairs and left my phone in the kitchen.

How silly of me!

I made you wait. Please come on in.

I need to borrow this from Luu to cross-check.

Cross-check? What do you mean?

We'll explain to you later.

Now, please excuse us.

I was too eager and reckless.

I'm sorry.

I wasn't able to keep my head cool like you told me to.

What are you apologizing for?

You tried but were unlucky, that's all.

While searching Luu's room,

did you notice anything?

Luu and Vy are about to get married,

yet there weren't any photos of them together.

Don't assume things.

Don't you youngsters prefer…

to store photos on your phones?

Only…

Cheesy old folks like you…

prefer to put them in frames.

Luu's stepfather?

PAST DUE REMINDER LETTER

Honey.

Why did you lie to the police?

What are you talking about?

Because of my scratched up white pajamas,

I thought I was involved in Chinh's death.

But I forgot…

On the night that Chinh died,

you were also wearing white pajamas…

underneath the navy coat.

But after I woke up from sleepwalking,

you had on red pajamas instead.

Since it has come to this,

I won't hide it from you any longer.

I…

burned my pajamas.

Why?

When I found you at the abandoned mansion,

your hands were covered in blood.

Aside from the scratches,

there were no other injuries on my hands.

How could there be so much blood?

I hid it from you.

Because I didn't want you to overthink.

When I was bringing you home,

the blood on your hands…

stained my pajamas.

Had Ray seen it, she would cause a big fuss.

If it wasn't my blood…

then it was Chinh's blood?

No. The police haven't made any conclusions.

All these strange incidents…

were all because of Thuy.

Is this for me, Mom?

My God, Hong! You killed Thuy!

It's Yen's treasure.

Seek and find.

Then…

we must fulfill her wish…

Or else things will get bad.

I've asked around,

this area wasn't a battlefield.

No bunkers.

Maybe it's a play on words?

If we put the first four words together,

we'll have "Bunker Mountain White God".

BUNKER - MOUNTAIN GOD WHITE SNAKE - FOREST GOD

It could be the name of a mountain?

Bang, bang! Pew, pew!

Bang, bang! Boom, boom!

Bang, bang! Pew, pew!

Bao, be careful.

Watch your steps.

Okay, I got it!

Nothing.

Are these anagrams?

Truc's mind can't be that complex.

You're right.

So what do these words mean then?

Mountain God and Forest God…

are two mythical figures.

"Bach Xa"…

means White Snake.

Besides Bunker,

White Snake is the only realistic clue.

That's right.

Let me go find out where there are a lot of snakes around here.

Mom, take this!

Bang, bang! Pew, pew!

Mom!

Bang, bang! Pew, pew!

Boom, boom, boom!

Bang, bang!

-Bang, bang! -Boom, boom!

‎Pew, pew!

The enemy is too strong. Retreat.

Huh? You have to pursue, Mom.

Oh my God!

‎Boom, boom!

‎-Bang, bang! ‎-Boom, boom!

Requesting back up jets! We're being overwhelmed.

We're about to fall.

‎-Bang, bang! ‎-Boom, boom!

Bang. Bang, bang!

Why did you stop?

We were getting to the good part!

Bunker.

Is your bed the bunker, Bao?

Yes, my final bunker.

What are you doing here?

I…

heard Truc is causing a ruckus at the police station.

I thought if I could bring him his toys then…

You hypocrite!

Didn't you trick him into taking the blame?

You got it wrong.

I only convinced him

to cooperate with the police

and stop causing trouble.

Take care.

Running away already?

Stop acting like this!

It's not helping anything.

Acting like what?

Like I'm beneath you?

We were living in peace.

Nothing ever happened during the months Luu was here fixing up the cabins,

Then you and your son came along and my husband dropped dead!

Please don't bring my son into this!

What if I do?

That's your bad karma.

Wherever you go, misfortunes follow.

Since you're grieving,

you're not thinking straight.

-When you-- -How thoughtful of you!

What would a rich girl like you…

know about grief?

You were born with a silver spoon.

Just snap your fingers

and the perfect husband come along.

What are you saying?

If you didn't come from wealth

or have money for a make-over,

a man like Luu

would never notice a single mom like you.

Who told you that?

I'm right, aren't I?

What goes on between Luu and me

is none of your business.

I come from a working class family.

My dad died when I was young.

My mom and I only had each other, living off a small coffee shop.

You know nothing about me so don't you dare judge.

What did you say?

You're not some rich heiress?

Luu is a sly one.

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!

Let me go! You're a coward!

Let me go!

A coward?

You want to see who's the real coward?

You tried to kill me?

No.

Because you lunged at me.

Luu has brain-washed you.

I'm going to expose him so you'll believe me.

Let's go to their cabin right now and confront him!

-No. -Come with me.

No. I won't. Let go of me.

Chinh.

Please calm down.

Just wait,

I can…

I can explain to you…

You're scared that your fianceé will find out about this?

-I'll kill you! -Luu!

Run!

Get off me.

Calm down!

Hitting me… won't solve anything.

Let go of him!

Let go!

Let go!

Let go!

Chinh!

I'm sorry!

I didn't mean to.

Don't.

Don't call for help.

But he… He…

It's too late.

It's definitely too late.

But then he will…

-He will… -He will not…

…report us.

Calm down. Let me explain.

Shut up!

Her father is not rich…

he's not even alive!

Why are you still with her then?

Why did you lie to me?

I did everything for you.

Even Chinh, I…

Was all that not enough?

Are you done?

Are you done throwing a fit?

Chinh was right.

You're a sly and wicked person.

Had I listened to him,

he wouldn't be dead right now.

That was just an accident!

You and I both know it wasn't an accident.

Look away.

We… What do we do now?

Get…

get rid…

We must get rid of…

There's no time.

We have to get back.

But…

what if…

someone sees his body?

For now,

let's just bury him over there.

The hole doesn't have to be deep,

as long as the body is covered.

Tomorrow at noon,

when no one's looking,

we'll deal with him properly.

Leave no trace.

You cold-blooded bastard!

Van.

Please understand.

I had to do it…

-for us. -There is no us!

You did that for you.

Now I have nothing left.

They'll get me sooner or later.

That won't happen.

That's just fear getting the best of you.

I can sort this out.

Don't you see?

The rain that night…

washed away Chinh's body.

God wants to expose our sin.

-There's no way out of this. -Van!

Trust me!

Trust!

I trusted you.

I trusted you to be my last shred of hope.

I gave up everything because I love you.

But you don't love me.

If it's not just about the sex.

Then why?

Then why?

Why?

-Calm down! -Why did you get involved with me?

Why?

If I didn't love you,

I wouldn't be this miserable.

Then why didn't you leave Vy and take me away?

She doesn't have a father.

Nor money.

Why?

DETECTIVE BACH

Are you mad?

You pushed me to this dead end.

I won't let you get out of this alive.

Let go!

My plan was perfect.

It's your fault for being too careless.

‎INSPIRED BY THE NOVEL ‎SCARLET HILL BY THE AUTHOR DI LI