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What year is this?

Minor Era 1187.

So, I've come back to King Rama III's era?

Other people come back in time as nobles.

Of all things, why does heaven make me a whore?

Five tamleung.

Boonta belongs to Captain Jam.

Even if she's a courtesan,

you shouldn't force yourself on her.

Luang Thukkarat has feelings for Boonta,

even before he arrested Bua, the one who sold you sugar.

The one responsible for me being a prostitute

was the one who saved my life?

Boonta was paid for at five tamleung, is that right?

It's ten tamleung now.

Would you let her be?

I tried negotiating for her

and got disrespected in return.

Tonight, you will bed with Captain Jam.

I heard that your ship carries forbidden items.

Luang Thukkarat sent you to stall me, did he not?

This is way too late. Where is Captain Jam?

If he doesn't come, I'll sell Boonta to someone else.

I'm Jeed Nittra.

I make seven figures for a bikini photoshoot.

Why would I sleep with a farang for free?

I'm still single. My job is going well.

And I'm gorgeous.

I won't let my life end in a brothel.

Someone bought Boonta?

Yes, sir.

You're too late, sir.

"You, wait. Calm down."

Whoa.

"Wait, you. I told you... Calm down."

- Let me go! - If you don't want to get hurt, stay still!

Why would I stay still? You're screwing me!

Whoa!

You speak Thai?

A little. Like how you can speak my language.

What now?

What's time out in English?

"Time up? Time up!"

"Time's up?"

How can this be over already?

I haven't done anything.

"Time out?"

"Time out. Please."

What do you want?

"I have water..."

"I need some drink."

- "Drink?" - "Yeah."

Just let her go, Chaai.

You're not meant to be together.

Fate is too cruel to him.

My Luang asked a favor of Luang Vasuthep,

but he was too late himself!

Are you trying to rub it in, Yod?

No, sir. I'm just trying to comfort you.

Don't comfort me!

Just find out who bought Boonta.

Yes, sir.

Once you find out, what could you do?

Boonta is a courtesan, remember?

It won't be easy for you and Boonta.

Let's drink, Chaai.

Don't think about it too much.

"Cheers," sir.

"Cheers."

"Cheers." Touch the glasses first. "Yeah."

Drink.

Yes, sir.

I didn't expect

you to know how to drink wine.

I shouldn't tell you this.

But wine can't get me hammered.

Hammered?

Hammered? Did you get hit by a hammer?

No, sir.

I mean,

I've tried all these things.

Whether it's Mouton Cadet Bordeaux Rouge,

Royal DeMaria,

Chateau d'Yquem 1787,

and even Pinot Noir.

This is nothing.

Come on. Let's drink more.

- "Cheers," sir. "Cheers." - "Cheers."

What is your name, sir?

- "I'm Johnson." - Johnson?

What country are you from?

"From Great Britain."

- "From Great Britain." - "From Daverton?"

So...

- Are you a trader? - "Of course, yes."

What do you sell, sir?

Is your business going well?

- Sugar. - Sugar?

I once bought it at your mother's.

Don't you remember me?

Yeah.

"Cheers."

"Thank you."

"Cheers."

So you...

Why don't you go to bed, sir?

Are you ready to bed?

Oh? "Cheers."

"Cheers."

You can just drink with me tonight.

(Episode 2: To a Whore's World... Don't Give Up, Jeed!)

Goodness?

Luang Thukkarat went that far?

They say he's obsessed with her at the market.

He keeps visiting Fang's brothel.

All the people there saw him.

Tell me everything that happened!

I heard our servants talking about

you bringing a woman home. Was that true?

It's not someone important, Mother.

Don't play it down.

If Dokgaew hears of this,

she'll be upset.

I told you I loved Dokgaew like a sister.

I don't like her as a lover.

So, who are you in love with?

We would ask for her parents' blessing.

You're old enough to get married.

I want to see you settled down.

Mother.

Let's not pressure Chaai.

He's busy with work.

Marriage is probably not on his mind.

I'm so glad you took over Father's business, Chim.

Otherwise,

you'd be working hard like Chaai.

Your father was a merchant all his life.

When Chaai got recruited,

he was very proud.

I remember.

Father bragged about it all over town.

You're our family's pride, Chaai.

Let's eat.

The food's getting cold.

Tomorrow is a Buddhist sabbath. I want to visit Monk Chang.

Come to the temple with me, Chaai.

Yes, Mother.

My head hurts.

The soup is ready.

Come on.

Two ladles, please.

How is Lamduan?

She's fine.

Watch her.

Oh, you're walking side to side.

Is this all for "breakfast?"

What are you saying? I don't understand.

The morning meal, is this all? I want rice.

Before you eat rice, drink that soup.

Here's yours. It's ready.

What's this soup?

It smells like booze!

I boiled persimmon stems

with booze from fermented rice.

Last night, you bedded with Captain Jam.

Drink this so you don't get pregnant.

What's wrong?

- What? - Hey.

Last night, I...

Oh! It's hot! Ouch!

Oh! You spilt it!

What's wrong?

- Captain Jam didn't smack you? - Oh yeah.

I didn't bed with him.

Who did you bed with?

What's his name?

Oh, it's Johnson.

Captain Jon?

He's more of a gentleman than I expected.

We only drank wine together last night.

He didn't sleep with me.

Are you sure?

Hey, I know what happened.

This is real life, not a Thai TV series.

You're really born lucky, Boonta.

People are attached to you.

You have Captain Jon and Luang Thukkarat too.

What does Luang Thukkarat have to do with this?

Last night, he came and asked for Boonta.

But he was too late, so he went home disappointed.

I don't care who asked for whom. I'm asking for rice.

Aunt, can I have rice now?

You were barely eating earlier. Now you're enjoying it.

Earlier is earlier.

Now is now.

(From my years of experience in acting, )

(if this were a TV series, )

(this girl is surely the villainess.)

(She's the top girl in this place.)

(People are spoiling her.)

Hey.

Hey.

Let go!

Don't eat if you're going to play tug-o-war.

What's wrong with you girls?

Can't you just eat normally?

Lamduan is a handful too.

Hey, would it kill you to eat normally?

See? Your sister has to feed you.

Look, Boonta. This Lamduan girl,

she's just like you. She fights a lot.

She tries to run away every chance she gets.

But she always ends up getting caught and brought back.

She doesn't learn.

(Lamduan)

(There's another handful one.)

(A stubborn and brave girl, )

(who doesn't let fate control her.)

Get me some more curry, Chor.

(And this girl?)

(She's the villainess' sidekick.)

(She's kind, but she's afraid. She loves her friends and sister.)

You should eat too, Chor.

Don't get sick like your sister.

Worry about yourself first, Nual.

Do you know? As of now,

Mother told Ming to keep an eye on you.

Don't even think of running back to your husband.

He brought you here and sold you out.

He's probably enjoying the money.

Don't even think of going back to him.

(The sweet girl of Fang's brothel.)

(The sad beauty who's mild-mannered and gentle.)

(She cherishes love.)

(Nual)

Wait, Aunt.

Can your husband sell you?

Of course. Her husband did.

Those girls sitting over there?

Their parents sold them.

It's typical.

You and Lamjeak too.

Your creditors sold you two.

How many women would walk in and sell themselves to a courtesan house?

(Of course, she's the strong one. Tough, resilient, and hard-working.)

(And she has music in her heart.)

Okay. You girls keep on eating.

If it's not enough, tell me. I'll make more.

(This last one?)

(The senior, Mother's right-hand woman.)

(She complains and gossips a lot.)

(She can be kind.)

(She seems to know a few people's secrets in this brothel.)

Am I adapting too quickly?

I have to run away

before getting a third work.

(All dressed up, get your moves up.)

(Want to have fun, just come at once.)

(If you want to play, dance this way.)

Lamjeak.

If I want to stop working,

I have to buy my own freedom, right?

So how much is it?

You get a feung for a guest.

By the time you make a chang, you'd be dead.

Is it that expensive?

I told you to accept reality.

It's probably hard at first,

but you'll get used to it.

It's not that bad here, Boonta.

If you don't fight and obey Mother,

she won't be cruel to you.

Boonta!

Mother! Don't hurt me!

Boonta!

What's wrong with you?

Are you fine with this place now?

I'm fine now. I won't run anymore.

Good. I'm glad you came to your senses.

I don't want scars on your body.

You're a product. I don't want to ruin your price.

Yeah.

Mian.

What is it, Mother?

I'm visiting the temple tomorrow.

Go to the market.

Take Lamjeak with you. She'll help carry things.

I'm coming too. Let me come with you.

You have to keep an eye on her.

- If she runs away, we're both in trouble. - Yes, Aunt.

- Hey, Jamleak. - It's Lamjeak.

Lamjeak, I want to know how much it is for a spot here.

Like this.

What are you saying?

How much is it for one spot?

How many hours can you open?

What are you saying?

Why would you want to know that?

Well, working in a brothel alone won't be enough.

I have to get a few more side gigs, right?

So I can save money and buy my freedom.

You wanted to come...

because you wanted to see ways to make money?

That's right.

- She's going to be a merchant! - What should I sell?

I have never been a merchant before.

I should've joined the celebrity marketplace. I would've had experience.

- Aunt... - Forget it.

Look, you can stop fantasizing.

Mother won't let you stop working to join this market.

And with the price you were sold,

you'll be an old woman and still won't make enough.

I can't go back. I'll get killed if I run. I don't want to work.

And I don't know how to sell things.

I'm so stressed!

Hey, Lamjeak.

I want a new sash.

Didn't you say you'd save money for your mother's potion?

But they say

fine feathers make a fine bird.

If you buy a new sash, you'll probably get more guests.

I want new clothes too.

Hey!

Wait...

Look, Lamjeak. I want clothes like the ones I wore on my auction night.

Whoa!

You have a high taste!

Nobody wears those clothes outside of their auction night.

It's way beyond you. If you wear them, police will arrest and flog you.

You get arrested?

Yeah. Commoners are forbidden to dress like royalties.

So those complicated rules last through the ages, huh?

It's fine. If I can't do that, I'll get one of these.

I'll go back, take a shower, and change.

I'm stinking so bad.

This one looks good.

- Well... - Do you have money?

You have sashes and robes in your belongings. Let's check them out.

Oh, hey.

I'm Jeed Nittra, a rising star actress.

Yet I don't even have money to buy my clothes.

Aunt.

Having money sure is good.

We'll take these two.

She's rich.

Here you are.

Here. It's for you.

Really?

Thank you.

Shopping's done. Let's go.

Let's get the things we're supposed to get. Don't slack off.

Come on. Tie your hair on the way.

- Mother would love this. - This is pretty, Aunt.

But it's expensive.

There are sweets too.

Are these freshly made?

I see you were setting up shop.

Boonta, walk faster.

My feet hurt.

Why do you have to walk with your feet sideways?

It won't surprise me if those at the house hate you.

- Come on. - Such a crybaby.

Look.

Don't even try something funny.

If you run away and get caught, I

will get a knife from Mother

and cut you into pieces myself.

Try if you dare.

This brothel is cruel.

Come on.

Wow. These are freshly made.

- Wow. - Ouch.

Sandals.

Boonta.

Pick a pair.

I don't have money.

I'll buy you a pair.

Really?

Just don't pick expensive ones.

Why are you so kind?

Try them on.

These ones.

- Here. - You like them?

How much for these?

One feung.

Put it back.

Too expensive.

These, then. They're in black. "Classic."

- What about these? - Two phai.

Two phai for these?

These are too expensive too.

Two phai is expensive?

I'll pick another pair then.

You can have this pair.

I'll buy them for you.

Hey, Luang, sir.

I'd rather not impose.

Lamjeak, my friend, is buying anyway.

She doesn't have enough money, right?

Do you have cheaper ones?

Why won't you accept them from me?

So...

How are we related? Why would you buy things for me?

He's your husband, isn't he?

No!

What are you talking about?

Well, you slept with him at his house.

Don't even try to pretend.

Aunt, wait. He and I

didn't sleep together.

And I have never shared a bed with anyone.

That must mean she didn't sleep with Captain Jon last night.

Luang, what are you smiling for? Say something.

Tell them we're not husband and wife.

What are you smiling for?

Hey! Won't you take your sandals...

- Boonta! - I don't want them anymore!

What is it, sir?

I just wanted to say

I'm happy you haven't shared a bed with anyone.

Sarung! You again!

I didn't. That wasn't me.

I was framed!

How dare you smuggle opium into my ship?

No, sir.

I didn't do it.

I was framed.

Someone else in your crew did it.

I caught you red-handed.

Yet you still say you were framed?

Captain Sut, please forgive me.

What I did was wrong.

Here comes Luang Thukkarat.

Please interrogate Sarung for me.

Luang, sir.

I heard a while ago

that someone smuggled opium into ships.

So it was you.

Please don't punish me, sir.

I was wrong.

I want you in jail

and punish you hard.

Make it worth the trouble you caused.

But you're a European's subordinate.

All I can do is confiscate your opium.

Is that all?

Usually, a crime related to opium

is punishable by fining eight times the opium's weight of silver

or confiscating all wealth of the criminal.

But for a European's subordinate,

they're under protection.

You have my gratitude.

Luang, sir.

Don't cause trouble again.

Next time, you won't be so lucky.

- Thank you, sir. - That drunkard sailor,

I always saw him begging for Chinese booze at Sampheng.

When he's drunk, he likes to brag like the Europeans.

You all inspect Captain Sut's ship once again.

See if there are any more illegal items.

Yes, sir.

What would you like to do with him?

Leave!

Don't come back to my ship again!

Yes, sir.

Well.

You're not his wife, but you got all dreamy-eyed. Should I believe you?

Luang's eyes look no different when he looks at you.

I think he'll buy your freedom soon.

I would like to purchase Boonta.

Of course.

Her price is

five chang.

I once heard that

when Luang Thukkarat asked to free her,

you told him one chang.

The price has gone up.

Siamese are all cunning.

If you're not okay with this price, it's fine.

She's got other interested buyers.

I'll pay a deposit of one chang.

When I come back from Singapore,

I'll pay the rest.

You got a deal.

I'll send you a contract for the deal.

Don't bully her while I'm away. I hope you understand.

Yes, sir. I will have her stay in a guest room until you come for her.

Consider it a favor from me.

If Luang Thukkarat knows you paid a deposit on Boonta,

he'd surely be furious.

How do they look? My new sandals. How about this?

Let's flaunt it.

Lamjeak, thank you so much.

I'll keep them well.

I promised you anyway.

I just gave money to my mother and sister, so I didn't have much.

It's fine. I love these ones.

- Hey, don't! - Don't raise your sandal too high!

Put it down.

"See you soon."

"See you."

"What?"

What's with him?

Look at her go. It's too loud.

Did you get everything, Mian?

I did, Mother.

Who would you like to accompany you tomorrow?

I'm coming too.

You just went to the market, right?

You like walking around and hanging out?

If she wants to come, she can come.

She just got here, and she's your favorite?

If you want to be my favorite,

learn to behave, Lamduan.

If Boonta stayed, she would have nothing to do.

I'd rather have her with me so I can watch her.

Lamduan!

Lamduan.

What's wrong with you, Lamduan?

I don't like how Mother is biased.

She never lets up on me like she does Boonta.

So stop trying to run away.

She'll favor you more that way.

I know you don't want to work,

but do you want to die here?

The more you try to run,

the more Mother punishes you.

I'm trying to work and save up to buy your freedom.

Please be patient.

You don't have to comfort me.

I can't see it ever happening.

Pikul, Gaysorn, Dokgaew.

Good morning.

Dokgaew.

Say good morning to your man.

They meet at the temple again. This is looking like destiny.

Gaysorn wants to make merits, so I invited her.

Let's get inside the hall, then.

If we're late, it could be hard to find seating.

Yes.

Chaai, please take care of your woman.

- Come on, Pikul, Gaysorn. - Come on.

Is that true?

Boonta, arrange the sweets carefully.

Do it again.

Fang's brothel.

Sorry. I was looking elsewhere.

It's fine.

I was careless.

It's crowded today.

Boonta.

Do you see your favorite guest?

Who's with Luang Thukkarat?

She's pretty.

She's definitely his lover.

They look so good together.

Boonta.

Don't be sad.

Who's sad?

He and I are not a couple.

Those women

usually go to Wat Sampleum, right?

Why are they here today?

They think making merits all around town

would make people forget they're vile women.

Come on, Pikul, Gaysorn.

You're here to make merits and clear your mind.

Don't let your emotions cloud you so early.

Yes.

What's wrong with you? Stay still.

It's nothing.

I just noticed Mother likes to make merits.

She always does.

She bought robes for the monks so often that I got used to dying them.

Making merits to make up for the sins of human trafficking?

Boonta, you're saying nonsense!

You're accusing Mother.

It's true. She does human trafficking where they don't consent.

Of course she fears hell.

Hey, we're in a temple!

Chor.

Chor.

Are you alright?

I'm just worried about Lamduan.

She suddenly got too sick to come.

Let her rest for a day. She'll get better.

Don't worry.

You girls should be quiet.

The monks are coming.

Monk Chang is doing well.

I'm relieved.

Today, I'm here to make merits.

They said

those who give lanterns to monks

receive a great merit.

Lights will guide them.

Whatever trouble they face,

they will make it through.

Let me join your merit.

They said giving robes to monks

would make you rich with clothing and accessories.

You will be respected wherever you go.

People will acknowledge you.

So, she's making up for her sins.

It is as she says.

You're making merits for popularity.

They said giving fans to monks

will help blow away bad things.

There will be no trouble in your life.

Your children will not cause you any suffering.

They said giving umbrellas to monks

will make your life peaceful

even in "hard times of bad luck,"

miracles will happen and turn your fortune around.

That's enough, Mother. That's enough, Miss Fang.

Giving a lot doesn't mean a higher merit.

It's about your intentions.

If you have good intentions,

you mean no harm, you don't expect results, then you will get merits.

You girls wait outside.

I'll talk to the Abbot.

Let's hit the bell in the pagoda.

Let's go.

Let the angels know we're here today.

You hit the bell to tell the angels?

I thought it was just for luck and noise.

Let's go.

Come on.

Chaai.

Stay and talk to your brother.

I would like to discuss what to do for your father's death anniversary.

Miss Gaysorn.

Did you see her?

She didn't even take one look at you.

I need to teach her a lesson.

Boonta.

My master is leaving.

Wipe her feet and put on her shoes.

Why don't you do it yourself?

You're her servant, aren't you?

Smart mouth! You've been a courtesan for a few days, yet you got cocky!

- Take off your sash and wipe her feet with it! - That hurts!

Let go of my girl!

Boonta, stand up.

You're not her servant anymore.

The Mother herself is protecting this girl.

She made you a lot of money, huh?

No wonder.

You're too old to work yourself.

That's why you need a replacement.

Muean.

What were the temple kids singing?

They were singing...

"Fak sells curry, and Fang sells..."

She sells whatever she wants, right?

Is she selling them in your front yard or what?

She's working an honest job.

Some women don't have a choice.

If they choose this work, it's their right.

They have their honor and pride, and they're humans.

What's going on, Gaysorn?

What is this vile woman

doing to my sister?

Hey, old hag!

Don't play a victim here.

We're the ones getting harassed.

"Me too," you know?

I'll tell you something.

You are just born lucky to live a good life, unlike us.

You should have sympathy for fellow women.

Instead, you looked down on us.

If you call yourself a noble with that behavior

and that kind of manners,

I'd rather be a whore.

Let's go, Mother.

Watch your steps, Mother.

What's wrong?

How did you come up with that? Your brain worked like a noble there.

That's thanks to my manager.

She wants to create my image of a good, smart girl.

She's afraid I'd screw things up.

What are you talking about?

Forget it. At least you're a way better person than them.

Too bad you're a courtesan. You would've been a good match for Luang.

- Really? - Yeah.

Preach.

Those women

are so vile. They harass people even in a temple.

She dared to do that in front of you, Chaai.

Your servant started the fight.

Chaai, are you taking their side?

I speak of what I saw.

I think she was right.

Rich or poor,

any occupation doesn't matter. They're humans too.

We shouldn't look down on anyone.

Please take care of yourself, Gaysorn.

You're giving birth soon.

Keep your mind at peace.

If the mother is in a good state of mind,

the child will be healthy and obedient.

Forget about what happened today.

Yes.

I'll try to think that

she and I live in a different world now.

I'll take my leave. See you later.

What happened with Boonta today,

my husband must never know.

Yes, ma'am.

Mother.

Who was it that Aunt spoke of?

She seemed to hate that person so much.

It's Boonta, the defiant one.

You don't remember her.

During the incident, you were with His Majesty.

It was this girl.

She poisoned your Aunt Gaysorn and almost gave her a miscarriage.

Thank you so much, Mother,

for taking her off me.

You're one of my girls. Of course, I'd save you.

You were so calm.

They were "bullying" us.

They were insulting us.

I wasn't calm.

You just spoke my mind.

I couldn't stand it.

The way they insulted us

without knowing anything about us.

I may not have been here for long,

but I think every one of us here is not a bad person.

Does that include me?

Well, Mother. You're cruel

and scary. But I think you have your reasons for that.

I have good news for you.

You don't have to service our guests anymore.

Really?

All I did was stand up for myself,

and you rewarded me, Mother?

Don't get too excited.

You don't have to work because someone bought your freedom.

Who bought my freedom?

Don't tell me it was James.

Why did you buy my freedom?

Because

I like you.

I want to marry you.

Wait, sir.

Well...

I know

I'm cute and sexy, and I can rap.

But isn't it too soon, sir?

This is a marriage we're talking about.

If you think it's too soon,

you can give me your answer later.

I'm traveling to Singapore.

While I'm away,

I would like you to consider

if you can open up your heart for me.

If we get married,

you don't have to stay here.

What? Captain Jon bought your freedom?

Not yet. He just paid one chang as deposit.

He will pay the rest once he comes back from Singapore.

I'm really happy for you, Boonta.

Not having to work is great.

But

how much can I trust him?

From what I've seen, I think he's a good man.

When he comes, he never asks us to serve him.

He spent one night with you and decided to buy your freedom.

When will San buy my freedom too?

He was the one who sold you to this place.

Why would he buy your freedom?

Pudsorn! It's you and your mouth! That's why you'll never be anyone's wife!

Such a smart mouth, Lamjeak!

Not just my mouth! My hands and feet are good too! Do you want to try it?

Bring it on! Come on!

- What are you standing there for? Bring it! - Everyone!

Has anyone seen Lamduan?

What?

It's Lamduan.

What's your answer?

I don't think you can trust a European.

All they think about is trading and exploiting us.

If he buys you, he becomes your master.

Are you asking me or asking yourself?

Are you still working at Fang's brothel?

How did I know him?

You once lived in his house.

Why won't she just die?

Let me go!

Let me go!

Lamduan!

Lamduan!

Are you suspecting Fang?

She threatened to kill me.

I'll find the evidence

to prove that Fang had Lamduan killed.