Fanti (2023) Movie Script
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KIM KHANH'S SHOCKING STATEMENT!
"I REALIZED I'M SICK OF ACTING
IN KOREAN REMAKES."
"I'M THINKING OF DROPPING OUOF THE FILM FANTI MASK."
SHE'S SO FULL OF HERSELF
I HATE HER FACE
SOMEONE PROBABLY SET HER UP
I'M CANCELING HER!
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DIRECTOR
VAN CONG VO
What is it?
Dad?
Le Nguyen Anh Duong is here.
Who?
Mrs. Thanh Thanh Hang's daughter.
What are you waiting for then? Let her in!
Hello. I'm Le Nguyen Anh Duong.
Of course you are!
- Come on in!
- Thank you.
Hey! I've told you before.
Don't call me "dad" at work.
You look exactly like your mother.
Right.
What can I do
for Thanh Thanh Hang's daughter today?
I was offered a role.
The scene is with Vo Kim Khanh.
Kim Khanh.
Her acting is pretty good.
But last week, she gave
a very unprofessional interview.
She definitely needs a better agent.
Killer, a knife, screaming, death.
How did you get this role?
- I met the director...
- You went to an audition?
I met him at a party.
I told him I wanted to act and...
What have you acted in?
Nothing.
Any training?
You should ask your mom to teach you.
So, no experience at all.
Are you interested in
representing me or not?
Hello!
Who's there?
I'm here.
I welcome you back to the big city
If you're unhappy
Try to remember our memories
- Oh, is this Thuy?
- That's right.
I haven't seen her in a while.
She's blacklisted.
She was going to bed
with every other director.
Oh! She looked so clean!
You know, if you stayed in the business,
your photo would be on this wall.
C'est la vie!
Will you help her?
No.
No way I could say no to you!
Queen of movies, queen of hearts.
- Standard contract!
- Coming right away!
- Sorry, I was late.
- No problem. After you.
These days, the competition is fierce.
You won't believe
what some actresses will do for a role.
Right.
Instagram all day and night.
She doesn't care about her future.
Let her!
Casting agents love social media.
She has 8,000 followers.
It's actually 80,000.
EXCLUSIVE ARTIST AGREEMENThien.
You're on that Instagram thing.
Do you know her?
Of course I do. Hello.
Leave now.
You're creeping her out.
Hey.
What are you waiting for? Sign it!
There are only two commandments
for my actresses.
One, aim for the stars.
Two, don't do anything that you would be
ashamed to tell your mother.
You promised you wouldn't come.
Why shouldn't I come?
Give me a reason.
Because you promised.
I don't need a babysitter.
I wish they had given you
more to work with.
I mean, you have two, four, six...
Only six lines?
But then I see the killer,
I scream, run to the window,
he stabs me, and I die.
I was your age when I had my first role.
My first serious role.
My Chau in the play Ocean Crossbow.
My hair was so long.
You should have seen me die.
I was a knock-out.
How are you doing?
- "All's well that ends well."
- Yes.
How is Mrs. Quach?
She's still in the hospital.
But she's tough as a rock.
"Water flows, rock erodes."
Oh, okay.
Take this seriously and I'll help you.
Mr. Vo knows everybody.
He'll take care of you.
But he doesn't care about me.
Why wouldn't he?
You're my daughter.
You heard what Mr. Vo said.
Actresses nowadays
doing "things" to get roles.
Promise me you won't do any of that.
Duong.
Promise me.
Fine.
I promise I won't do any "things".
And remember what Mr. Vo said.
Aim for the stars
and do everything your mother tells you.
That's not what he said.
Hurry up. I'll show you
how to do this scene.
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I bring supplies!
Is that a boy?
Cut it out.
Is he cute? Let me see.
None of your business.
Fine. I'm being a third wheel.
Tell him I said hi.
Hey!
Ask him if he has a brother!
What did you break?
Don't tell me you broke mom's...
Cut!
Reset.
She sounds like she's giving birth.
Don't tease her.
Call the double.
Moving on.
You're wrapped, Duong.
Wrapped?
Your role's done. You can go home.
What about my death?
We'll do that with the stunt double.
Where's the double?
I'm here.
We start in five.
Hey!
I'm sure Truong wants me to do the scene.
Truong!
Do you need Anh Duong
for the rest of the scene?
Nope.
Hey.
Duong.
Go tell the director you'll do it.
I already did. He said no.
And what did you say?
What could I say?
You have to insist!
It's your scene!
Mom, please.
Let me deal with it.
- I'll see you at home.
- Hey!
Roll camera.
Fanti Mask. Scene 8/2. Take 1.
Reset.
You're my agent.
- Ask them to add a scene.
- How?
- You're dead!
- I have 80,000 followers.
I didn't come here to be an extra.
That's the spirit.
Aim for the stars.
Say hi to your mom for me.
Wait!
I left it here.
I put it here every time we shoot.
I was here almost the whole time.
Nobody came in.
Almost the whole time?
It's not my job to guard your stuff.
Whose is it then?
What's the matter?
The problem is that while
I'm doing my job out there,
you're not doing your job in here.
Her phone is missing.
Not missing,
someone took it.
Did you check all your pockets?
Why do you talk to me like I'm stupid?
Have you tried calling it?
I turn my phone off when I'm on set.
That's called "being professional".
Is this your phone?
I found it on the floor.
All good then?
You "found" it on the floor?
Yeah.
You probably didn't see it
because the floor is dark.
I'm happy we acted together,
even though it was a small scene.
I wonder who you fucked to get the role.
Good job.
Xuan Truong, I need to talk to you.
Hey! I'll see you guys at Candishop in 30?
- Candishop?
- Yeah!
I don't know if I'm in the mood.
Get him in the mood. Order a bottle!
WANNA HANG OUT?
This is embarrassing!
My car is the same color as your nails.
Shall I go get the other one?
What do you want to do tonight?
Let's go to Candishop.
Someone feels like dancing!
Don't adjust the seat, okay?
Mom, the director
called an urgent meeting.
I'm thinking of going and talking to him.
Maybe he'll agree to an extra scene.
I'll come home when I'm done.
I bet you haven't told her about me.
I think she thinks I shouldn't even
think about going out with guys.
Especially guys like you.
"Guys like me"?
Then what?
Hey, stranger.
You don't say hello to an old friend?
Let go!
Who the hell is this?
Never seen him before.
Actually, she's seen a lot of me.
- Inside and out.
- I said hands off!
Let's go.
Be careful with her!
She did the same thing
to the guy before me!
She'll do the same to you!
I swear if I see him again,
I'll mess him up.
People comment next to my photos
and they think they know me.
Warm up the dance floor for me?
Pink martini, please.
I'M RE-READING YOUR MESSAGES
THEY'RE FUN
SO, WHY IS YOUR SCRIPT SO BORING?
WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?
LOOKING FOR YOU.
DIDN'T YOU LIKE BEING WITH ME?
I DID
THEN WHY DID YOU GIVE ME SUCH A TINY ROLE?
THERE ARE PEOPLE ABOVE ME
INVESTORS, PRODUCERS
IS YOUR WIFE ON INSTAGRAM?
I SHOULD TAG HER
WHAT DO YOU WANT?
I want what I deserve.
Isn't that the girl from today?
Hello?
Did you guys just post
an interview about me?
Yes, that's right. We posted it yesterday.
- It's so viral.
- Viral, my ass.
Take it down.
What? You changed your mind?
It's only been up for a couple of days.
I haven't changed my mind.
I never sent you those answers
in the first place!
They clearly came from
your email, right here.
Who else can it be?
How can it be from my email
when I didn't write it?
What nonsense are you talking about?
Okay.
Let's say I'm talking nonsense.
Just please take it down.
Okay, if you say that, I'll take it down.
But I can't call the tech guy now.
It's too late.
So, you can't call the tech guy late,
but it's okay to ruin my career?
You're putting me in a tough spot.
It's 11 p.m.
Hello?
- Hello?
- I'll call you back.
Who's there?
"You reap what you sow."
Isn't it a beautiful day?
"Do not praise the day before sunset."
Of course.
Why do you keep doing this to yourself?
You slept in your makeup again!
How are you going to be an actress
if you don't take care of your skin?
I was so tired last night.
I didn't hear you come back.
I didn't want to wake you.
How did it go?
The director said
he will give me more scenes.
Really?
It's not official yet.
What did I tell you?
Like I was saying,
you just had to insist.
I just fed Mrs. Quach's cat downstairs.
Poor woman,
she's in the hospital all alone.
She doesn't have any daughters.
Her sons can't do much.
I have four apartment showings later.
I'll make dinner later.
Darling.
Let me know when you get the new script.
I'll help you rehearse.
You don't have to.
I made you breakfast.
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Who is it?
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UNCLE VO
- Mr. Vo?
- What happened yesterday?
Nothing. Why?
Production called me.
They want to see us.
They did not sound happy.
Be at the studio in 30 minutes.
Is there anything I should know?
No.
They never summon me.
If you messed up on your first job,
there won't be a second one.
Do you know how much it costs
to make a feature film?
Please wait here.
Am I a joke to you?
See the gentleman who's about to
give himself a heart attack?
That's Mr. Giap, head of production.
I'm keeping an eye on you!
If he's unhappy, everyone's unhappy.
Anh Duong has arrived.
Here we go.
Hello.
Good to meet you. Please sit.
- Is this her?
- This is her.
Are you on vacation?
Let's not beat around the bush.
I'll get straight to it.
Vo Kim Khanh has left the movie.
How come?
Personal reasons.
In other words, we're left with no ending.
Who would pay for a ticket
to see a film with no ending?
- No.
- No.
The Lunar New Year is coming up.
If we don't release the movie,
I'll be bleeding money from my ass.
Luckily, this artist
had a very artistic idea.
We rewrite the ending
and switch protagonists.
It's never been done in a Korean remake.
Long story short, Kim Khanh gets killed
and her sister becomes
the main character of the ending.
But I died.
Consider yourself resurrected.
Then, I'm the main character?
For the last 15 minutes of the movie.
I'm going to be honest with you.
I'm the main character.
When he proposed the idea,
I wasn't convinced.
When he proposed you,
I was even less convinced.
WE GOOD? DELETE THE PHOTO.
But he vouched that you could do it.
So, I checked you out online.
You know what I found?
My Instagram?
Your latest post.
My fried egg?
The poem.
Poem?
My nephew is around your age
and he can't even write
a few decent sentences
while you're quoting Xuan Cao.
When the sun
Faces the moon
As they dance for a hundred years
But all he sees is his own light
Never her darkness
I'm giving you a chance, miss.
I'm betting my money
and his career
on you.
You are amazing. Absolutely amazing!
Well, you're her agent now.
I'm sure you had something to do with it.
I know it's only the last
15 minutes, but... Yes?
Perfect. Darling.
Darling!
Darling!
Mr. Vo is saying,
next time you'll get to play
30 minutes of the main character.
Oh gosh! I'm so happy.
Yes, for sure.
I'm on cloud nine right now.
Yeah, I'll rehearse with her.
I'll go to set with her.
I hate you.
Huh? No.
I'm not talking about you,
I'm talking about my fridge.
I think I need a new one.
I'll talk to you later. Bye now.
Mom.
I think I should go by myself.
I can't hear you, honey!
I'll go to set alone this time.
It's bad luck to celebrate too much.
That's why I got the small bottle.
Mom!
I'll go to set by myself.
Why would you want to do that?
I can't act when you're there.
Darling, there will be 50 people on set
looking at you.
I don't care about them,
but I can't act when you're there.
You keep giving me the thumbs up,
but I know...
you don't really mean it.
Sure.
It's your life.
Everyone in position.
Quiet on set, please.
- Slate in.
- Camera set.
"I gave you my life
and you took it away.
Now, it's my turn.
I hope you like the darkness."
We have to nail this scene,
no matter what. Do it again.
Reset. Again.
Take 5.
"I gave you my life
and you took it away."
Take 6.
- I have...
- Take 12.
"Now it's my turn.
I hope you like the darkness."
We have to find a way
to make her feel something.
We're not breaking for lunch
until we finish this scene.
If it doesn't work, we do it again.
I can't see anything there.
Her eyes have nothing there.
Reset. Let's go again.
Hey!
Hey!
It was better this time.
Quiet on set.
Sorry, I had turned it off.
Duong, focus.
This guy stabbed your sister,
then he tried to kill you,
and it turns out he's your boyfriend.
Okay.
That's a lot to work with.
Okay?
It is. I...
Everyone in position.
We're going again.
After hair and make-up, we're shooting!
Don't touch me!
Let go of me!
Truong!
Truong! I'm here.
We can shoot my scenes.
What are you doing?
I'm just...
These guys are not
letting me in. It's ridiculous.
Khanh, you left the production.
- You left the crew.
- I'm sorry.
Someone's stalking me.
They wanted me out.
I've given it a lot of thought.
And I'm in. I'm ready.
We had to come up with a solution.
We changed the whole ending.
So, let's do the new ending.
It's not your ending anymore.
What do you mean "it's not my ending"?
Whose ending...
- Are you kidding me?
- Khanh, where are you going?
- Her?
- We're shooting here.
You want to take what's mine?
How did she get the role?
- Calm down.
- Was she the best candidate?
That's enough.
We can talk about it outside.
You could've told me.
- Tell you what? You quit the film!
- Like that.
Let go of me. Don't touch me.
- You're overreacting.
- Her?
- Listen to me.
- She's a fraud, don't you see?
She's a nobody!
How long have you guys been
seeing each other?
That's enough!
I didn't ask to be the lead.
They asked me to!
I didn't leave the movie, you did!
So, take responsibility for your actions.
Great.
Are you happy now?
Are you okay?
I don't think I can do the scene anymore.
It's okay.
I'll tell the producers
it's Khanh's fault.
I'll ask them to reshoot on Monday.
But at any cost,
you have to find a way
to do this scene right.
Because I'm risking my job for you.
Is that clear?
I need your help.
I changed my mind.
I need you to help me.
Mom?
Are you crazy?
I said are you crazy?
Yes?
How much did you spend?
What do you mean?
But I have to be honest.
I really like the color.
I put the sausage and the eel soup
inside it for you.
I didn't...
This is the best gift I've ever had.
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LOVE IS A GIFT WE CAN GIVE EVERY DAY
Who's house is this?
LOVE IS A GIFT WE CAN GIVE EVERY DAY
Yes?
Do you have something fabulous to wear?
What for?
Tomorrow is the anniversary
of Mr. Giap's studio.
All the big names will be there.
There will be music,
food,
and people in the industry
who can advance your career.
I don't think I should go
anywhere these days.
You have to go.
Do you have something fabulous to wear?
Maybe.
You've got to be fabulous.
Get noticed.
How are you going to get there?
Don't adjust the seat.
Damn.
I forgot my swimsuit.
We're not here to swim.
That's a waste of a good swimming pool.
Bui Lan Huong!
I'm passing by the valley
And the darkness is pulling me down
Do you know it?
Snap!
That's my mom's favorite actress.
I should ask for a selfie together
and send it to her.
Can you stop?
What did I do?
I'm not doing anything.
We didn't come here to party.
This is work for me.
Okay.
I got it.
This is your work.
Smile, shake hands.
You have to talk to everybody.
I'll be okay.
I'll be good.
I promise I won't do anything
to embarrass you.
But I want something in exchange.
I want us to have a proper date,
without all the noise.
Just Duong and Thanh.
We'll go get pizza and watch a movie.
Only Duong and Thanh?
Only you and me.
You don't like pizza?
Can I tell you a secret?
I have a follower on Instagram.
I don't know how to explain it, but...
he often messages me.
Is he sending nudes?
It's not that.
Like...
He knows a lot about me.
Is he stalking you?
I think so.
But...
he helps me too.
He helped me get this role.
He even bought my mom a fridge.
Sounds like a good deal.
Hey.
We'll solve this together. Alright?
And I'll get your mom
a better fridge than his.
Twice as cold.
But right now, you can't let
anything distract you.
Tonight is your night.
You've been spotted.
Good luck.
So use all of the news
and the well-known journalists
to brush up on it.
My poetry connoisseur!
Let's get you a glass.
This is our actress.
My wife.
Nice to meet you.
This is Mr. Nguyen.
Head of development.
And I believe you already know
Kim Khanh.
Hello.
I finally saw your Instagram account.
I even started following you.
Yeah.
We were talking about the film.
We all agreed
to put the last few weeks behind us.
- Sure.
- For the sake of art.
I hear that you're almost done.
Just one big scene left.
The ending.
I hope you'll like how it comes out.
I hope so too.
Ah! Finally, we can toast.
To art!
To art!
To art!
Where did you get this dress from?
It was a gift.
That dress is a little too big for you.
What?
You're too small for that dress.
THE FIFTH COMMANDMENT.
Excuse me.
Thanh, we have to go. I received
a package and this dress was...
I received a couple
of screenshots just now.
Does this look familiar?
Duong!
Do you realize how infuriating this is,
especially in the situati...
- See? Someone's using the pool.
- Thanh!
Truong!
- Get off me.
- Hey!
Don't you know that everything you do
comes back to you?
Duong, is that you?
Yes. Go back to bed, Mom.
How was the party?
Unforgettable.
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COWARD
She's a fraud, don't you see?
Don't you know that everything you do
comes back to you?
Do you love me?
What is it?
Are you trying to give me a heart attack?
What did you put in the soup?
Wake up!
- Wake up!
- Where are we?
My friend's.
What?
Open the gate for me.
Please.
Where are you going?
I know I shouldn't be here.
Did you fuck him?
What?
Did. You. Fuck. Him?
Thanh.
I really need you right now.
- Someone broke into my house.
- Who's that?
Is she with you?
My mom.
You brought your mother?
That's not fair.
Good evening, ma'am. I'm Duc Thanh.
Very nice to meet you.
Thanh! Mom and I are in danger.
Someone broke into my home.
Hey!
Hey!
Hey! Hey!
You bastard!
Where do you think you're going?
Take responsibility!
You hear me?
Because you're going to pay for it.
I'm okay.
Thanh!
Tell me, playboy,
who's the coward now?
The screwdriver went through his cheek.
Luckily, it didn't hit any nerves
or major blood vessels.
Minor surgery
and some rest and he'll be on his feet.
Thank God.
May I ask
what is your relationship
to the victim, Mr. Pham Duc Thanh?
- I never met him before.
- We've been going out.
For how long?
Three months, more or less.
Do you know the attacker,
Mr. Nguyen Quang Hai?
We used to go out.
Was there any... overlap?
At the same time?
Mom, now is not the time.
I agree.
Three months ago would have been the time.
I'll give you a minute.
Come with me.
I was afraid you wouldn't understand.
Yeah, I don't understand.
Is that where you go with all that makeup?
What are you doing?
It was nothing serious.
Nothing serious?
A man was stabbed in the face.
Have you seen these?
I need to get some air.
Let me know if you need me.
Did you know he took these photos?
No, I didn't.
I haven't spoken to Quang Hai in months.
He approached me outside a club,
- but after that...
- Quang Hai didn't take these photos.
Your boyfriend
was sending them to Quang Hai.
Is this his email address?
The last one was sent an hour
before the stabbing.
Duc Thanh would never do that.
Maybe he's jealous of your past
or maybe he wanted to impress you?
But... Did he put the snake in the soup?
In the soup bowl.
Be careful!
Eel soup. Did you make this?
I did.
Looks delicious.
It was right here.
There was a snake. It was black...
with reflections like a rainbow!
Whoever put it there must have
come back and removed it.
He had access to the apartment!
What are you going to do?
If there is a stalker, like you say...
"If"!?
You don't believe me?
It's not that.
Someone put a snake in our fridge.
It wasn't dangerous.
She said it was black
with rainbow reflections.
That's a Sunbeam Snake.
We used to catch them when we were kids.
They're harmless.
Without evidence,
there's not much we can do.
Do you need someone else to get hurt
before you do something?
You're supposed to protect us!
Duong!
Once your boyfriend is out of surgery,
I'll ask him about the emails.
I don't think it was him.
Do you have someone in mind?
There's this actress.
Her name is Vo Kim Khanh.
She thinks I took her role.
Come over here a minute.
I've seen many cases.
Sometimes there is no case.
It might look like a case from far away,
but once I get closer,
there's no crime,
no victim,
and no criminal.
It's just someone
trying to get attention.
Tomorrow, I'll talk to Khanh.
As for now,
it's best you stay offline.
- Good night, madam.
- Yes.
I'm sorry for wasting your time.
It was a snake.
It's not snakes I'm worried about.
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SHARE IN CONTACMiss, where do we take this?
Take it away!
Duong!
Why did you even get me a present
if you're going to give it away?
Mr. Vo?
When?
No. She's still here.
Duong, the film producer
is trying to reach you.
I know.
You're supposed to shoot
the last scene today.
I know.
Why aren't you answering them?
I'm not going.
Miss, I'm done here.
Top of the line.
Enjoy your safety.
You can't just pretend
that everything is okay.
You have to get to the set.
Here, talk to Mr. Vo.
Unbelievable!
Mom! We'll keep a can of hairspray
by the door.
I read online that you can spray
directly into the attacker's eyes.
I'm begging you.
Honey, go to the shoot.
It'll take your mind off of things.
As soon as I leave, lock yourself in.
You're going to the film set?
To the hospital. I need to see Thanh.
I see what you're doing.
- What am I...
- You're poisoning your future, on purpose.
We have a chance.
We're almost there.
Why are you letting it all go?
Or is it because it came from me
and you can't accept that?
Listen to me.
I gave you your chance
at becoming someone.
You have no right to throw it away.
You hear me?
You gave me my chance?
Who else?
I pushed you towards acting.
I connected you with Mr. Vo.
I came with you to the set.
I encouraged you.
And all you did was...
What's so funny?
You don't want to know
how I got my chance.
How could you be so stupid?
There it is.
What?
Every time...
you look at me like that...
it feels like you made the wrong choice.
And if you could go back...
you would return this package
and get a refund on your life.
That's not true.
You don't understand.
But I made you proud.
Even if only for a little while.
That felt nice.
Darling.
How did you find me?
Your mother called me, crying.
I avoided telling her what happened
at the party.
Thank you.
No worries.
I get it.
We get so caught up
running after something
that we forget...
why we're running after it.
What about you?
Why did you want to become an actress?
Is it because you wanted to prove
that you can become an actress
all by yourself
and shine like a star?
Hear me out.
Finish the film.
It'll be a second chance for her.
You'll be back before
your boyfriend wakes up.
Everyone to their positions!
Let's get to work, people!
Talent is ready.
Fanti Mask.
Scene 108C.
Reshoot. Take 1.
"How could you?
I gave you my life.
You took it away.
Now it's my turn.
I hope you like the darkness.
Just because you didn't kill me...
it doesn't mean I'm not dead.
What you hear is not my voice.
It's my ghost.
Take it with you...
wherever you're going."
She's...
She's an actress.
Duong!
Duong!
Go to Gia An 115 Hospital.
Duong!
MESSAGE FROM STRANGER
I've been waiting for you.
Did you tell the police
I put a snake in your fridge?
I'll tell you what I told them.
You're the snake.
Did you send me this?
Are you crazy?
You think you can
just walk away from this?
I have to go. Please.
Mom?
Detective Luong speaking.
Detective.
Hello?
Hello?
Who's calling...
IF YOU TOUCH MY MOM, I'LL KILL
PLEASE DON'T HURT HER!
WHERE IS SHE? LET ME TALK TO HER
It's me.
May I?
Do you like this one?
Come over here.
One on your wrist.
Sir.
I tell you something, you do it.
That's the deal.
One on here.
It's the first time I'm doing this.
I know you've been bad.
Please.
Leave me alone.
First, confess...
then there's punishment.
I haven't done anything!
I don't believe you.
You can tell me.
You're right.
I lied.
Who did you lie to?
I lied to my mother.
- I can't hear you!
- I lied to my mother!
And I hurt her.
I hurt everyone around me.
Say,
"Punish me, please."
- Say it!
- No.
Say it!
I've been punished enough.
Are you crazy?
You could've blinded me!
- Is this how you want to play?
- Help! Help me!
That's how you want to play?
Let's go!
I told you
I follow you.
Carot1f643.
Where is my mother?
Your mother?
I don't know your mother.
It burns!
Where are you keeping her?
Please help me!
Don't worry. We called the police.
What did I do?
You stalked me! You blackmailed me!
You forced me to quit the movie.
Who are you?
You handcuffed me.
You asked me to!
You were going to cut me with a razor!
There's no blade in the razor.
Stop lying.
Check for yourself!
- You got Duc Thanh stabbed!
- You're crazy.
You're all crazy!
He's telling the truth.
No blade.
It was role-playing!
We were acting!
Keep your hands where I can see them!
My phone!
My phone is in my pocket.
Read the emails!
- What's the PIN?
- 2524.
The email subject is...
"Punish me, please."
Here it is. "Punish me, please."
It's an email exchange between him and...
you.
"I'm Anh Duong."
"I've been very bad..."
See!
"I deserve to be punished."
- "Spank me."
- I told you!
I answered her ad online.
I did everything that we arranged.
I dyed my hair red.
And I don't even like this color!
But I sprayed it!
And then,
she set me on fire!
You're a sadist?
A little bit.
But I would never hurt anyone.
Duong!
What's going on here?
What is it?
Duong!
What's wrong?
The Capitol Times
called my performance "solid".
And here...
It was my last theatre play.
I was already three months pregnant
with Duong.
So, you were never kidnapped?
Why would anyone kidnap me?
Miss, do you mind waiting outside?
That's what happened.
I was showing an apartment when
I received a call saying that Anh Duong
had run off from set,
- so I ran home...
- My God, what happened?
Mr. Vo, come over here.
Mr. Vo is the one who called me.
How are you?
When bad things happen to you,
do you ever feel like you deserve them?
We need to figure out who's doing this
to us and why.
I can't. I'm done.
Baby, you look so tired.
I'm sorry.
- Kim Khanh, right?
- Yes.
Thank you.
Anh Duong needs a friend
like you right now.
Let's leave them alone.
It's been a long day for them.
Where's the detective?
They went back to the station.
They'll try to get something
out of that creep.
Did you want to speak to them?
Yes. I saw a man downstairs.
I think he might be involved in this.
He's downstairs. I'll show you.
He wasn't the guy the police
took into custody.
He used this pot to prop open the gate.
Then he went into that apartment.
He wore the exact same hat and jacket
as the guy who followed me home.
Did you see his face?
No.
No idea who he might be?
No.
I'll tell the detective about this.
Give me a call tomorrow
and I'll let you know what I found.
Aren't you leaving?
I want to check on them.
See if they'll be okay
being alone, you know?
I really liked you in
The Fifth Commandment.
"Can't catch a tiger
without going into its cave."
Are you here for Carrot?
Yes.
Check under the doormat.
You scared me.
Carrot.
"Punish me, please."
Thien!
- That's it!
- Dad?
We're done. Pack up!
- Is everything cool?
- No, everything is not "cool".
- Hey.
- Don't!
This is all perfectly normal.
She saw Thien.
- Who saw me?
- Wait a second!
It's over.
If we stop now...
all our efforts...
Honey.
We're giving her a chance
to be successful.
To be a good person.
Aren't we?
You're in control,
my guardian angel!
The laptop is gone.
I went to the bathroom for a second
and when I came out...
Khanh is here.
Oh dear.
Things haven't been going so well
for your career lately.
Mr. Vo knows everyone.
Do you want a new agent?
He could get you back to acting.
Everything will be back to how it was,
just like before this unpleasantness.
Come on.
Come out.
Get out!
I know that this
may not look great.
We would prefer to keep it
amongst ourselves.
So...
let's reach an agreement.
Smart girl.
- Are you stupid?
- Do you have the laptop?
- No.
- What's wrong?
Thien, watch the door.
Get me some light.
Here we are.
Come out.
It's better for everyone.
Trust me.
I could be your mother.
Baby.
Go.
There you are.
Vo!
- Get it off me!
- Dad!
- Get it off!
- Oh God!
Not like that!
Don't worry, it's nothing!
Oh no!
- Dad!
- Thien, stand up!
Go guard the door.
- Can't you see he's been bitten...
- It's not poisonous!
- Go guard the door!
- Hurry up!
Keep pressing.
Thien! Are you okay?
Thien! Wake up, son!
- Gosh!
- Thien, wake up!
Thien! Wake up!
Thien!
That's enough!
I can't let you go.
You think I'm not going to fight
to protect my daughter?
Protect her?
You almost killed her.
You don't know what it
feels like to be a mom
who has to face her mistakes
with no one by their side.
You have no idea
what it means to be a parent.
I won't let anyone ruin her life.
Not even her.
And definitely not you.
Duong!
Duong!
We need to go now.
Want to see the first photo I posted?
This was when mom took me to
my first day of ballet.
Oh!
Oh, baby.
See?
I'm sorry.
FOUR MONTHS LATER
The lady in the third row.
I enjoyed the film.
But I have to ask what's on
everyone's mind.
Why did you change the protagonist
for the last 15 minutes of the movie?
Well, it had never been done
on a Korean remake,
and technically, it's not
a remake anymore.
Did you do it because Kim Khanh
left the movie?
Well, initially,
we had to deal with...
Why did Kim Khanh leave the film?
We could stand here and speculate,
but I doubt that's what she would want,
especially tonight.
Tonight is a celebration.
We celebrate the film,
we celebrate Kim Khanh's talent,
and we hope and pray
that she will come back soon
and be ready to work on
our next film together.
KIM KHANH'S SHOCKING STATEMENT!
"I REALIZED I'M SICK OF ACTING
IN KOREAN REMAKES."
"I'M THINKING OF DROPPING OUOF THE FILM FANTI MASK."
SHE'S SO FULL OF HERSELF
I HATE HER FACE
SOMEONE PROBABLY SET HER UP
I'M CANCELING HER!
WHO DOES SHE THINK SHE IS?
RECENTLY
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319 POSTS
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POSPOSTING...
DIRECTOR
VAN CONG VO
What is it?
Dad?
Le Nguyen Anh Duong is here.
Who?
Mrs. Thanh Thanh Hang's daughter.
What are you waiting for then? Let her in!
Hello. I'm Le Nguyen Anh Duong.
Of course you are!
- Come on in!
- Thank you.
Hey! I've told you before.
Don't call me "dad" at work.
You look exactly like your mother.
Right.
What can I do
for Thanh Thanh Hang's daughter today?
I was offered a role.
The scene is with Vo Kim Khanh.
Kim Khanh.
Her acting is pretty good.
But last week, she gave
a very unprofessional interview.
She definitely needs a better agent.
Killer, a knife, screaming, death.
How did you get this role?
- I met the director...
- You went to an audition?
I met him at a party.
I told him I wanted to act and...
What have you acted in?
Nothing.
Any training?
You should ask your mom to teach you.
So, no experience at all.
Are you interested in
representing me or not?
Hello!
Who's there?
I'm here.
I welcome you back to the big city
If you're unhappy
Try to remember our memories
- Oh, is this Thuy?
- That's right.
I haven't seen her in a while.
She's blacklisted.
She was going to bed
with every other director.
Oh! She looked so clean!
You know, if you stayed in the business,
your photo would be on this wall.
C'est la vie!
Will you help her?
No.
No way I could say no to you!
Queen of movies, queen of hearts.
- Standard contract!
- Coming right away!
- Sorry, I was late.
- No problem. After you.
These days, the competition is fierce.
You won't believe
what some actresses will do for a role.
Right.
Instagram all day and night.
She doesn't care about her future.
Let her!
Casting agents love social media.
She has 8,000 followers.
It's actually 80,000.
EXCLUSIVE ARTIST AGREEMENThien.
You're on that Instagram thing.
Do you know her?
Of course I do. Hello.
Leave now.
You're creeping her out.
Hey.
What are you waiting for? Sign it!
There are only two commandments
for my actresses.
One, aim for the stars.
Two, don't do anything that you would be
ashamed to tell your mother.
You promised you wouldn't come.
Why shouldn't I come?
Give me a reason.
Because you promised.
I don't need a babysitter.
I wish they had given you
more to work with.
I mean, you have two, four, six...
Only six lines?
But then I see the killer,
I scream, run to the window,
he stabs me, and I die.
I was your age when I had my first role.
My first serious role.
My Chau in the play Ocean Crossbow.
My hair was so long.
You should have seen me die.
I was a knock-out.
How are you doing?
- "All's well that ends well."
- Yes.
How is Mrs. Quach?
She's still in the hospital.
But she's tough as a rock.
"Water flows, rock erodes."
Oh, okay.
Take this seriously and I'll help you.
Mr. Vo knows everybody.
He'll take care of you.
But he doesn't care about me.
Why wouldn't he?
You're my daughter.
You heard what Mr. Vo said.
Actresses nowadays
doing "things" to get roles.
Promise me you won't do any of that.
Duong.
Promise me.
Fine.
I promise I won't do any "things".
And remember what Mr. Vo said.
Aim for the stars
and do everything your mother tells you.
That's not what he said.
Hurry up. I'll show you
how to do this scene.
YOUR NEW POST IS SO HOIT ONLY TOOK A FEW HOURS
I bring supplies!
Is that a boy?
Cut it out.
Is he cute? Let me see.
None of your business.
Fine. I'm being a third wheel.
Tell him I said hi.
Hey!
Ask him if he has a brother!
What did you break?
Don't tell me you broke mom's...
Cut!
Reset.
She sounds like she's giving birth.
Don't tease her.
Call the double.
Moving on.
You're wrapped, Duong.
Wrapped?
Your role's done. You can go home.
What about my death?
We'll do that with the stunt double.
Where's the double?
I'm here.
We start in five.
Hey!
I'm sure Truong wants me to do the scene.
Truong!
Do you need Anh Duong
for the rest of the scene?
Nope.
Hey.
Duong.
Go tell the director you'll do it.
I already did. He said no.
And what did you say?
What could I say?
You have to insist!
It's your scene!
Mom, please.
Let me deal with it.
- I'll see you at home.
- Hey!
Roll camera.
Fanti Mask. Scene 8/2. Take 1.
Reset.
You're my agent.
- Ask them to add a scene.
- How?
- You're dead!
- I have 80,000 followers.
I didn't come here to be an extra.
That's the spirit.
Aim for the stars.
Say hi to your mom for me.
Wait!
I left it here.
I put it here every time we shoot.
I was here almost the whole time.
Nobody came in.
Almost the whole time?
It's not my job to guard your stuff.
Whose is it then?
What's the matter?
The problem is that while
I'm doing my job out there,
you're not doing your job in here.
Her phone is missing.
Not missing,
someone took it.
Did you check all your pockets?
Why do you talk to me like I'm stupid?
Have you tried calling it?
I turn my phone off when I'm on set.
That's called "being professional".
Is this your phone?
I found it on the floor.
All good then?
You "found" it on the floor?
Yeah.
You probably didn't see it
because the floor is dark.
I'm happy we acted together,
even though it was a small scene.
I wonder who you fucked to get the role.
Good job.
Xuan Truong, I need to talk to you.
Hey! I'll see you guys at Candishop in 30?
- Candishop?
- Yeah!
I don't know if I'm in the mood.
Get him in the mood. Order a bottle!
WANNA HANG OUT?
This is embarrassing!
My car is the same color as your nails.
Shall I go get the other one?
What do you want to do tonight?
Let's go to Candishop.
Someone feels like dancing!
Don't adjust the seat, okay?
Mom, the director
called an urgent meeting.
I'm thinking of going and talking to him.
Maybe he'll agree to an extra scene.
I'll come home when I'm done.
I bet you haven't told her about me.
I think she thinks I shouldn't even
think about going out with guys.
Especially guys like you.
"Guys like me"?
Then what?
Hey, stranger.
You don't say hello to an old friend?
Let go!
Who the hell is this?
Never seen him before.
Actually, she's seen a lot of me.
- Inside and out.
- I said hands off!
Let's go.
Be careful with her!
She did the same thing
to the guy before me!
She'll do the same to you!
I swear if I see him again,
I'll mess him up.
People comment next to my photos
and they think they know me.
Warm up the dance floor for me?
Pink martini, please.
I'M RE-READING YOUR MESSAGES
THEY'RE FUN
SO, WHY IS YOUR SCRIPT SO BORING?
WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?
LOOKING FOR YOU.
DIDN'T YOU LIKE BEING WITH ME?
I DID
THEN WHY DID YOU GIVE ME SUCH A TINY ROLE?
THERE ARE PEOPLE ABOVE ME
INVESTORS, PRODUCERS
IS YOUR WIFE ON INSTAGRAM?
I SHOULD TAG HER
WHAT DO YOU WANT?
I want what I deserve.
Isn't that the girl from today?
Hello?
Did you guys just post
an interview about me?
Yes, that's right. We posted it yesterday.
- It's so viral.
- Viral, my ass.
Take it down.
What? You changed your mind?
It's only been up for a couple of days.
I haven't changed my mind.
I never sent you those answers
in the first place!
They clearly came from
your email, right here.
Who else can it be?
How can it be from my email
when I didn't write it?
What nonsense are you talking about?
Okay.
Let's say I'm talking nonsense.
Just please take it down.
Okay, if you say that, I'll take it down.
But I can't call the tech guy now.
It's too late.
So, you can't call the tech guy late,
but it's okay to ruin my career?
You're putting me in a tough spot.
It's 11 p.m.
Hello?
- Hello?
- I'll call you back.
Who's there?
"You reap what you sow."
Isn't it a beautiful day?
"Do not praise the day before sunset."
Of course.
Why do you keep doing this to yourself?
You slept in your makeup again!
How are you going to be an actress
if you don't take care of your skin?
I was so tired last night.
I didn't hear you come back.
I didn't want to wake you.
How did it go?
The director said
he will give me more scenes.
Really?
It's not official yet.
What did I tell you?
Like I was saying,
you just had to insist.
I just fed Mrs. Quach's cat downstairs.
Poor woman,
she's in the hospital all alone.
She doesn't have any daughters.
Her sons can't do much.
I have four apartment showings later.
I'll make dinner later.
Darling.
Let me know when you get the new script.
I'll help you rehearse.
You don't have to.
I made you breakfast.
LOVE YOURSELF
LOVE YOURSELF
TRUE PROFESSIONAL
SOURCE FOR THE CARPET, PLEASE
EVEN YOUR "SUNNY SIDE UP" LOOKS CUTE!
HEART FOR MY IDOL!
Who is it?
LOGIN
UNCLE VO
- Mr. Vo?
- What happened yesterday?
Nothing. Why?
Production called me.
They want to see us.
They did not sound happy.
Be at the studio in 30 minutes.
Is there anything I should know?
No.
They never summon me.
If you messed up on your first job,
there won't be a second one.
Do you know how much it costs
to make a feature film?
Please wait here.
Am I a joke to you?
See the gentleman who's about to
give himself a heart attack?
That's Mr. Giap, head of production.
I'm keeping an eye on you!
If he's unhappy, everyone's unhappy.
Anh Duong has arrived.
Here we go.
Hello.
Good to meet you. Please sit.
- Is this her?
- This is her.
Are you on vacation?
Let's not beat around the bush.
I'll get straight to it.
Vo Kim Khanh has left the movie.
How come?
Personal reasons.
In other words, we're left with no ending.
Who would pay for a ticket
to see a film with no ending?
- No.
- No.
The Lunar New Year is coming up.
If we don't release the movie,
I'll be bleeding money from my ass.
Luckily, this artist
had a very artistic idea.
We rewrite the ending
and switch protagonists.
It's never been done in a Korean remake.
Long story short, Kim Khanh gets killed
and her sister becomes
the main character of the ending.
But I died.
Consider yourself resurrected.
Then, I'm the main character?
For the last 15 minutes of the movie.
I'm going to be honest with you.
I'm the main character.
When he proposed the idea,
I wasn't convinced.
When he proposed you,
I was even less convinced.
WE GOOD? DELETE THE PHOTO.
But he vouched that you could do it.
So, I checked you out online.
You know what I found?
My Instagram?
Your latest post.
My fried egg?
The poem.
Poem?
My nephew is around your age
and he can't even write
a few decent sentences
while you're quoting Xuan Cao.
When the sun
Faces the moon
As they dance for a hundred years
But all he sees is his own light
Never her darkness
I'm giving you a chance, miss.
I'm betting my money
and his career
on you.
You are amazing. Absolutely amazing!
Well, you're her agent now.
I'm sure you had something to do with it.
I know it's only the last
15 minutes, but... Yes?
Perfect. Darling.
Darling!
Darling!
Mr. Vo is saying,
next time you'll get to play
30 minutes of the main character.
Oh gosh! I'm so happy.
Yes, for sure.
I'm on cloud nine right now.
Yeah, I'll rehearse with her.
I'll go to set with her.
I hate you.
Huh? No.
I'm not talking about you,
I'm talking about my fridge.
I think I need a new one.
I'll talk to you later. Bye now.
Mom.
I think I should go by myself.
I can't hear you, honey!
I'll go to set alone this time.
It's bad luck to celebrate too much.
That's why I got the small bottle.
Mom!
I'll go to set by myself.
Why would you want to do that?
I can't act when you're there.
Darling, there will be 50 people on set
looking at you.
I don't care about them,
but I can't act when you're there.
You keep giving me the thumbs up,
but I know...
you don't really mean it.
Sure.
It's your life.
Everyone in position.
Quiet on set, please.
- Slate in.
- Camera set.
"I gave you my life
and you took it away.
Now, it's my turn.
I hope you like the darkness."
We have to nail this scene,
no matter what. Do it again.
Reset. Again.
Take 5.
"I gave you my life
and you took it away."
Take 6.
- I have...
- Take 12.
"Now it's my turn.
I hope you like the darkness."
We have to find a way
to make her feel something.
We're not breaking for lunch
until we finish this scene.
If it doesn't work, we do it again.
I can't see anything there.
Her eyes have nothing there.
Reset. Let's go again.
Hey!
Hey!
It was better this time.
Quiet on set.
Sorry, I had turned it off.
Duong, focus.
This guy stabbed your sister,
then he tried to kill you,
and it turns out he's your boyfriend.
Okay.
That's a lot to work with.
Okay?
It is. I...
Everyone in position.
We're going again.
After hair and make-up, we're shooting!
Don't touch me!
Let go of me!
Truong!
Truong! I'm here.
We can shoot my scenes.
What are you doing?
I'm just...
These guys are not
letting me in. It's ridiculous.
Khanh, you left the production.
- You left the crew.
- I'm sorry.
Someone's stalking me.
They wanted me out.
I've given it a lot of thought.
And I'm in. I'm ready.
We had to come up with a solution.
We changed the whole ending.
So, let's do the new ending.
It's not your ending anymore.
What do you mean "it's not my ending"?
Whose ending...
- Are you kidding me?
- Khanh, where are you going?
- Her?
- We're shooting here.
You want to take what's mine?
How did she get the role?
- Calm down.
- Was she the best candidate?
That's enough.
We can talk about it outside.
You could've told me.
- Tell you what? You quit the film!
- Like that.
Let go of me. Don't touch me.
- You're overreacting.
- Her?
- Listen to me.
- She's a fraud, don't you see?
She's a nobody!
How long have you guys been
seeing each other?
That's enough!
I didn't ask to be the lead.
They asked me to!
I didn't leave the movie, you did!
So, take responsibility for your actions.
Great.
Are you happy now?
Are you okay?
I don't think I can do the scene anymore.
It's okay.
I'll tell the producers
it's Khanh's fault.
I'll ask them to reshoot on Monday.
But at any cost,
you have to find a way
to do this scene right.
Because I'm risking my job for you.
Is that clear?
I need your help.
I changed my mind.
I need you to help me.
Mom?
Are you crazy?
I said are you crazy?
Yes?
How much did you spend?
What do you mean?
But I have to be honest.
I really like the color.
I put the sausage and the eel soup
inside it for you.
I didn't...
This is the best gift I've ever had.
CAROT1F643 REPLIED TO YOUR STORY
LOVE IS A GIFT WE CAN GIVE EVERY DAY
Who's house is this?
LOVE IS A GIFT WE CAN GIVE EVERY DAY
Yes?
Do you have something fabulous to wear?
What for?
Tomorrow is the anniversary
of Mr. Giap's studio.
All the big names will be there.
There will be music,
food,
and people in the industry
who can advance your career.
I don't think I should go
anywhere these days.
You have to go.
Do you have something fabulous to wear?
Maybe.
You've got to be fabulous.
Get noticed.
How are you going to get there?
Don't adjust the seat.
Damn.
I forgot my swimsuit.
We're not here to swim.
That's a waste of a good swimming pool.
Bui Lan Huong!
I'm passing by the valley
And the darkness is pulling me down
Do you know it?
Snap!
That's my mom's favorite actress.
I should ask for a selfie together
and send it to her.
Can you stop?
What did I do?
I'm not doing anything.
We didn't come here to party.
This is work for me.
Okay.
I got it.
This is your work.
Smile, shake hands.
You have to talk to everybody.
I'll be okay.
I'll be good.
I promise I won't do anything
to embarrass you.
But I want something in exchange.
I want us to have a proper date,
without all the noise.
Just Duong and Thanh.
We'll go get pizza and watch a movie.
Only Duong and Thanh?
Only you and me.
You don't like pizza?
Can I tell you a secret?
I have a follower on Instagram.
I don't know how to explain it, but...
he often messages me.
Is he sending nudes?
It's not that.
Like...
He knows a lot about me.
Is he stalking you?
I think so.
But...
he helps me too.
He helped me get this role.
He even bought my mom a fridge.
Sounds like a good deal.
Hey.
We'll solve this together. Alright?
And I'll get your mom
a better fridge than his.
Twice as cold.
But right now, you can't let
anything distract you.
Tonight is your night.
You've been spotted.
Good luck.
So use all of the news
and the well-known journalists
to brush up on it.
My poetry connoisseur!
Let's get you a glass.
This is our actress.
My wife.
Nice to meet you.
This is Mr. Nguyen.
Head of development.
And I believe you already know
Kim Khanh.
Hello.
I finally saw your Instagram account.
I even started following you.
Yeah.
We were talking about the film.
We all agreed
to put the last few weeks behind us.
- Sure.
- For the sake of art.
I hear that you're almost done.
Just one big scene left.
The ending.
I hope you'll like how it comes out.
I hope so too.
Ah! Finally, we can toast.
To art!
To art!
To art!
Where did you get this dress from?
It was a gift.
That dress is a little too big for you.
What?
You're too small for that dress.
THE FIFTH COMMANDMENT.
Excuse me.
Thanh, we have to go. I received
a package and this dress was...
I received a couple
of screenshots just now.
Does this look familiar?
Duong!
Do you realize how infuriating this is,
especially in the situati...
- See? Someone's using the pool.
- Thanh!
Truong!
- Get off me.
- Hey!
Don't you know that everything you do
comes back to you?
Duong, is that you?
Yes. Go back to bed, Mom.
How was the party?
Unforgettable.
NO POSTS
BLOCK
BLOCKED.
THE OCEAN MANSION
DIRECTIONS HERE
10 MINUTES
COWARD
She's a fraud, don't you see?
Don't you know that everything you do
comes back to you?
Do you love me?
What is it?
Are you trying to give me a heart attack?
What did you put in the soup?
Wake up!
- Wake up!
- Where are we?
My friend's.
What?
Open the gate for me.
Please.
Where are you going?
I know I shouldn't be here.
Did you fuck him?
What?
Did. You. Fuck. Him?
Thanh.
I really need you right now.
- Someone broke into my house.
- Who's that?
Is she with you?
My mom.
You brought your mother?
That's not fair.
Good evening, ma'am. I'm Duc Thanh.
Very nice to meet you.
Thanh! Mom and I are in danger.
Someone broke into my home.
Hey!
Hey!
Hey! Hey!
You bastard!
Where do you think you're going?
Take responsibility!
You hear me?
Because you're going to pay for it.
I'm okay.
Thanh!
Tell me, playboy,
who's the coward now?
The screwdriver went through his cheek.
Luckily, it didn't hit any nerves
or major blood vessels.
Minor surgery
and some rest and he'll be on his feet.
Thank God.
May I ask
what is your relationship
to the victim, Mr. Pham Duc Thanh?
- I never met him before.
- We've been going out.
For how long?
Three months, more or less.
Do you know the attacker,
Mr. Nguyen Quang Hai?
We used to go out.
Was there any... overlap?
At the same time?
Mom, now is not the time.
I agree.
Three months ago would have been the time.
I'll give you a minute.
Come with me.
I was afraid you wouldn't understand.
Yeah, I don't understand.
Is that where you go with all that makeup?
What are you doing?
It was nothing serious.
Nothing serious?
A man was stabbed in the face.
Have you seen these?
I need to get some air.
Let me know if you need me.
Did you know he took these photos?
No, I didn't.
I haven't spoken to Quang Hai in months.
He approached me outside a club,
- but after that...
- Quang Hai didn't take these photos.
Your boyfriend
was sending them to Quang Hai.
Is this his email address?
The last one was sent an hour
before the stabbing.
Duc Thanh would never do that.
Maybe he's jealous of your past
or maybe he wanted to impress you?
But... Did he put the snake in the soup?
In the soup bowl.
Be careful!
Eel soup. Did you make this?
I did.
Looks delicious.
It was right here.
There was a snake. It was black...
with reflections like a rainbow!
Whoever put it there must have
come back and removed it.
He had access to the apartment!
What are you going to do?
If there is a stalker, like you say...
"If"!?
You don't believe me?
It's not that.
Someone put a snake in our fridge.
It wasn't dangerous.
She said it was black
with rainbow reflections.
That's a Sunbeam Snake.
We used to catch them when we were kids.
They're harmless.
Without evidence,
there's not much we can do.
Do you need someone else to get hurt
before you do something?
You're supposed to protect us!
Duong!
Once your boyfriend is out of surgery,
I'll ask him about the emails.
I don't think it was him.
Do you have someone in mind?
There's this actress.
Her name is Vo Kim Khanh.
She thinks I took her role.
Come over here a minute.
I've seen many cases.
Sometimes there is no case.
It might look like a case from far away,
but once I get closer,
there's no crime,
no victim,
and no criminal.
It's just someone
trying to get attention.
Tomorrow, I'll talk to Khanh.
As for now,
it's best you stay offline.
- Good night, madam.
- Yes.
I'm sorry for wasting your time.
It was a snake.
It's not snakes I'm worried about.
MESSAGE FROM STRANGER
SHARE IN CONTACMiss, where do we take this?
Take it away!
Duong!
Why did you even get me a present
if you're going to give it away?
Mr. Vo?
When?
No. She's still here.
Duong, the film producer
is trying to reach you.
I know.
You're supposed to shoot
the last scene today.
I know.
Why aren't you answering them?
I'm not going.
Miss, I'm done here.
Top of the line.
Enjoy your safety.
You can't just pretend
that everything is okay.
You have to get to the set.
Here, talk to Mr. Vo.
Unbelievable!
Mom! We'll keep a can of hairspray
by the door.
I read online that you can spray
directly into the attacker's eyes.
I'm begging you.
Honey, go to the shoot.
It'll take your mind off of things.
As soon as I leave, lock yourself in.
You're going to the film set?
To the hospital. I need to see Thanh.
I see what you're doing.
- What am I...
- You're poisoning your future, on purpose.
We have a chance.
We're almost there.
Why are you letting it all go?
Or is it because it came from me
and you can't accept that?
Listen to me.
I gave you your chance
at becoming someone.
You have no right to throw it away.
You hear me?
You gave me my chance?
Who else?
I pushed you towards acting.
I connected you with Mr. Vo.
I came with you to the set.
I encouraged you.
And all you did was...
What's so funny?
You don't want to know
how I got my chance.
How could you be so stupid?
There it is.
What?
Every time...
you look at me like that...
it feels like you made the wrong choice.
And if you could go back...
you would return this package
and get a refund on your life.
That's not true.
You don't understand.
But I made you proud.
Even if only for a little while.
That felt nice.
Darling.
How did you find me?
Your mother called me, crying.
I avoided telling her what happened
at the party.
Thank you.
No worries.
I get it.
We get so caught up
running after something
that we forget...
why we're running after it.
What about you?
Why did you want to become an actress?
Is it because you wanted to prove
that you can become an actress
all by yourself
and shine like a star?
Hear me out.
Finish the film.
It'll be a second chance for her.
You'll be back before
your boyfriend wakes up.
Everyone to their positions!
Let's get to work, people!
Talent is ready.
Fanti Mask.
Scene 108C.
Reshoot. Take 1.
"How could you?
I gave you my life.
You took it away.
Now it's my turn.
I hope you like the darkness.
Just because you didn't kill me...
it doesn't mean I'm not dead.
What you hear is not my voice.
It's my ghost.
Take it with you...
wherever you're going."
She's...
She's an actress.
Duong!
Duong!
Go to Gia An 115 Hospital.
Duong!
MESSAGE FROM STRANGER
I've been waiting for you.
Did you tell the police
I put a snake in your fridge?
I'll tell you what I told them.
You're the snake.
Did you send me this?
Are you crazy?
You think you can
just walk away from this?
I have to go. Please.
Mom?
Detective Luong speaking.
Detective.
Hello?
Hello?
Who's calling...
IF YOU TOUCH MY MOM, I'LL KILL
PLEASE DON'T HURT HER!
WHERE IS SHE? LET ME TALK TO HER
It's me.
May I?
Do you like this one?
Come over here.
One on your wrist.
Sir.
I tell you something, you do it.
That's the deal.
One on here.
It's the first time I'm doing this.
I know you've been bad.
Please.
Leave me alone.
First, confess...
then there's punishment.
I haven't done anything!
I don't believe you.
You can tell me.
You're right.
I lied.
Who did you lie to?
I lied to my mother.
- I can't hear you!
- I lied to my mother!
And I hurt her.
I hurt everyone around me.
Say,
"Punish me, please."
- Say it!
- No.
Say it!
I've been punished enough.
Are you crazy?
You could've blinded me!
- Is this how you want to play?
- Help! Help me!
That's how you want to play?
Let's go!
I told you
I follow you.
Carot1f643.
Where is my mother?
Your mother?
I don't know your mother.
It burns!
Where are you keeping her?
Please help me!
Don't worry. We called the police.
What did I do?
You stalked me! You blackmailed me!
You forced me to quit the movie.
Who are you?
You handcuffed me.
You asked me to!
You were going to cut me with a razor!
There's no blade in the razor.
Stop lying.
Check for yourself!
- You got Duc Thanh stabbed!
- You're crazy.
You're all crazy!
He's telling the truth.
No blade.
It was role-playing!
We were acting!
Keep your hands where I can see them!
My phone!
My phone is in my pocket.
Read the emails!
- What's the PIN?
- 2524.
The email subject is...
"Punish me, please."
Here it is. "Punish me, please."
It's an email exchange between him and...
you.
"I'm Anh Duong."
"I've been very bad..."
See!
"I deserve to be punished."
- "Spank me."
- I told you!
I answered her ad online.
I did everything that we arranged.
I dyed my hair red.
And I don't even like this color!
But I sprayed it!
And then,
she set me on fire!
You're a sadist?
A little bit.
But I would never hurt anyone.
Duong!
What's going on here?
What is it?
Duong!
What's wrong?
The Capitol Times
called my performance "solid".
And here...
It was my last theatre play.
I was already three months pregnant
with Duong.
So, you were never kidnapped?
Why would anyone kidnap me?
Miss, do you mind waiting outside?
That's what happened.
I was showing an apartment when
I received a call saying that Anh Duong
had run off from set,
- so I ran home...
- My God, what happened?
Mr. Vo, come over here.
Mr. Vo is the one who called me.
How are you?
When bad things happen to you,
do you ever feel like you deserve them?
We need to figure out who's doing this
to us and why.
I can't. I'm done.
Baby, you look so tired.
I'm sorry.
- Kim Khanh, right?
- Yes.
Thank you.
Anh Duong needs a friend
like you right now.
Let's leave them alone.
It's been a long day for them.
Where's the detective?
They went back to the station.
They'll try to get something
out of that creep.
Did you want to speak to them?
Yes. I saw a man downstairs.
I think he might be involved in this.
He's downstairs. I'll show you.
He wasn't the guy the police
took into custody.
He used this pot to prop open the gate.
Then he went into that apartment.
He wore the exact same hat and jacket
as the guy who followed me home.
Did you see his face?
No.
No idea who he might be?
No.
I'll tell the detective about this.
Give me a call tomorrow
and I'll let you know what I found.
Aren't you leaving?
I want to check on them.
See if they'll be okay
being alone, you know?
I really liked you in
The Fifth Commandment.
"Can't catch a tiger
without going into its cave."
Are you here for Carrot?
Yes.
Check under the doormat.
You scared me.
Carrot.
"Punish me, please."
Thien!
- That's it!
- Dad?
We're done. Pack up!
- Is everything cool?
- No, everything is not "cool".
- Hey.
- Don't!
This is all perfectly normal.
She saw Thien.
- Who saw me?
- Wait a second!
It's over.
If we stop now...
all our efforts...
Honey.
We're giving her a chance
to be successful.
To be a good person.
Aren't we?
You're in control,
my guardian angel!
The laptop is gone.
I went to the bathroom for a second
and when I came out...
Khanh is here.
Oh dear.
Things haven't been going so well
for your career lately.
Mr. Vo knows everyone.
Do you want a new agent?
He could get you back to acting.
Everything will be back to how it was,
just like before this unpleasantness.
Come on.
Come out.
Get out!
I know that this
may not look great.
We would prefer to keep it
amongst ourselves.
So...
let's reach an agreement.
Smart girl.
- Are you stupid?
- Do you have the laptop?
- No.
- What's wrong?
Thien, watch the door.
Get me some light.
Here we are.
Come out.
It's better for everyone.
Trust me.
I could be your mother.
Baby.
Go.
There you are.
Vo!
- Get it off me!
- Dad!
- Get it off!
- Oh God!
Not like that!
Don't worry, it's nothing!
Oh no!
- Dad!
- Thien, stand up!
Go guard the door.
- Can't you see he's been bitten...
- It's not poisonous!
- Go guard the door!
- Hurry up!
Keep pressing.
Thien! Are you okay?
Thien! Wake up, son!
- Gosh!
- Thien, wake up!
Thien! Wake up!
Thien!
That's enough!
I can't let you go.
You think I'm not going to fight
to protect my daughter?
Protect her?
You almost killed her.
You don't know what it
feels like to be a mom
who has to face her mistakes
with no one by their side.
You have no idea
what it means to be a parent.
I won't let anyone ruin her life.
Not even her.
And definitely not you.
Duong!
Duong!
We need to go now.
Want to see the first photo I posted?
This was when mom took me to
my first day of ballet.
Oh!
Oh, baby.
See?
I'm sorry.
FOUR MONTHS LATER
The lady in the third row.
I enjoyed the film.
But I have to ask what's on
everyone's mind.
Why did you change the protagonist
for the last 15 minutes of the movie?
Well, it had never been done
on a Korean remake,
and technically, it's not
a remake anymore.
Did you do it because Kim Khanh
left the movie?
Well, initially,
we had to deal with...
Why did Kim Khanh leave the film?
We could stand here and speculate,
but I doubt that's what she would want,
especially tonight.
Tonight is a celebration.
We celebrate the film,
we celebrate Kim Khanh's talent,
and we hope and pray
that she will come back soon
and be ready to work on
our next film together.