Ghost Wife (2018) Movie Script
1
(KNIFE TICKING)
(INAUDIBLE)
(BREATHING HEAVILY)
Leave her now.
(DEMONIC GROWLING)
I'm warning you!
(PRAYING INDISTINCTLY)
(KNIFE TICKING FAST)
(BREATHING HEAVILY)
(SCREAMING)
(DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES)
Hi, Nard. Heading to school?
Yes, first day of term.
Back to school already, huh?
Bye, good luck.
Study hard,
but don't play hard with boys.
Don't listen to her nonsense.
Off you go now.
Thank you.
What did I say wrong?
I'm taking a shortcut.
The bus stop is too damn far.
I'm not going to make it in time.
(WHISPERS) I have to go.
We're in the same school.
You're worried
you're running late, aren't you?
You don't look familiar.
What's your name?
I'm Mac, grade 12.
Nard, grade ten.
You just got in this year?
Cool.
Not really.
So you live around here?
No, I'm from Chiang Rai.
I've rented an apartment back there.
So you're new to Bangkok.
If there's anything I can help with,
just let me know.
We're running late,
let's take a cab.
It's okay. I'll take a bus.
Sahayotin School, please.
Let's go.
(SCHOOL BELL RINGING)
Thanks for the ride.
No need to do that.
With or without you,
I had to take a cab anyway.
Still, here's my share.
No!
See you around.
Some snacks for you girls.
Whoa,
sugar daddy, eh?
That's a lot.
Way too many.
I'll just have these.
You can have the rest.
I can eat them all.
A free gift too!
(CHUCKLES)
Take it.
What's this?
Nard, this song is beautiful.
And?
(MAN SINGING) If you've
ever been in love
You'll know how I feel
You don't think I'm a
nuisance, do you?
You never accepted any of my gifts.
You're not a nuisance, no way!
I just want you to save your money.
And I'm not used to
people buying me stuff.
I'm independent, you know.
MAC: Oh!
(BOTH CHUCKLE)
(CELL PHONE RINGING)
Hello.
You're here?
Okay. I'm coming down.
Hi, Mac.
Hi, Nard.
Studying for the exam?
Yes, and what's with these books?
I'll be your personal tutor.
My personal tutor?
Because you won't
let me buy you stuff.
So I figure that being your tutor...
should be okay with you.
It is.
Since you're a junior,
let's take a look at...
Chapter 1, exponents.
Let's solve this...
Who's that guy? Her boyfriend?
WOMAN: Her boyfriend? Really?
(WHISPERS) Maybe we should study
in my room.
Are you sure?
Yes. I trust you.
All right. Let's go.
Well, she's just moved here,
and she's already got a guy.
The range is 55 to 64,
the frequency is 3.
Then, range 65 to 74,
the frequency is around.
As you said, start at 81...
(MAN SINGING) If you've
ever been in love
You'll know how I feel
It's late now.
How're you going to get home?
Can I stay, then?
(MAN SINGING) The longing to
see your face To be close to you
I'll let you stay, on one condition.
Never cross this line.
And if I do?
I'll kick you out.
That's cruel.
(MAN SINGING) I promise my love
Will make you feel fine
I'll take care of your heart
No one will hurt
you or tear us apart
Believe me and look into my eyes
I will never look at anyone
I promise you with my life
I'll only love you
I'm in my room.
How's it going there?
Nard?
Right.
MAC: Who's that?
The books are in the room.
Probably, on the desk.
Yes.
Okay.
Yes.
Mac, what do we do now?
Don't worry.
I love you. I'll never leave you.
(CHUCKLES)
Your smile is so beautiful.
Are you blushing?
TEACHER: Replace X with 1
times two and add six...
WOMAN: (ON PA)
Miss SineeNard Yawkam, class 10/2.
Come to the Student Welfare office.
So it's you who comes after my son.
Mom, don't talk to her like that.
Why not?
She should be ashamed of herself.
You bring my boy to
your room every night!
You're after his money, aren't you?
It's nothing like that!
MAC'S MOTHER: Mac!
And you!
Don't let her play you like this!
Understand?
Nard isn't like that.
MAC'S MOTHER: Don't fool me
with your tears.
It's so disgusting.
I said stop!
Please!
Let go of me.
Mac!
Please come inside, ma'am.
Mac, come back here.
NARD'S MOTHER: Who is he, Nard?
Fine, if you don't want to tell
your own mother...
But keep this in mind...
school is your priority.
I don't want to see you in pain.
Listen to me, dear.
Break up with him.
His family is against you.
Keep it going and
you'll suffer more.
(CELL PHONE CHIMING)
MADMAX: My mom won't listen.
MADMAX: How're you doing?
MADMAX: What about your mom?
NARD: She's asked me
to break up with you.
NARD: But I won't.
MADMAX: Glad to hear that.
MADMAX: 'Cause I won't either.
NARD: Right. We won't.
Off to school?
Right.
You don't have to.
Why not?
(CELL PHONE CHIMING)
MADMAX: Mom's forced
me to quit school.
She's sent someone
to take care of the papers.
MADMAX: I'll fly abroad tonight
to live with my aunt.
MADMAX: Wait for me.
I'll get in touch.
MADMAX: I love you.
(SNIFFLES)
Mom, he's gone.
I can't stop crying.
(NARD VOMITING)
Nard.
You look so pale.
I'm fine.
Let's go see a doctor.
Nard!
I'm sorry, Mom.
You're pregnant!
I'm so sorry.
I've sent you here to study
so you'll have a future.
And this is what you've done!
(CRYING) Forgive me, Mom.
Did he know?
(SNIFFLING) I haven't told him.
Now what're you going to do?
I don't know.
What I know is we love each other.
(SIGHS SADLY)
Nard,
listen to me.
Now you love each other.
But how much longer?
When he comes back,
are you sure he'll still love you?
Do you think you
can be a single mom?
It's not easy, I'm telling you.
You know how hard it is for me
to have raised you alone.
And there's your dream.
You won't be able to
make it come true.
Miss SineeNard, please get changed.
Last door on the right.
(DOOR CREAKING)
MAN: Get on the bed.
(NARD GROANS IN PAIN)
(SCREAMS)
(NARD SCREAMING)
MAN: Shit! She's dead!
Let's get the hell out of here.
Nard! No!
(SOBBING LOUDLY)
Wake up, my girl! Don't leave me!
(NARD'S MOTHER CONTINUES SOBBING)
(SCREAMS)
(READING INDISTINCTLY)
(VOICE BREAKING) Is that you, Nard?
(GASPS)
Let me take you home.
(WHIMPERING)
Come with me, okay?
(WIND HOWLING)
(NARD CRYING)
(CLATTERING)
- (NARD SCREAMING)
- (GASPS)
(INDISTINCT CONVERSATION)
- (SIGHS)
- Hey, sis.
Rough day?
(SIGHS)
- Are you okay?
- (SIGHS)
Remember Nard,
the girl on the 4th floor?
Sure. I also remember
her hot boyfriend.
So what about her?
Well...
she's dead.
(SCOFFS) Are you kidding?
Kidding my ass. Her mom just
came to terminate the rent.
MAN: No way!
Last night I walked past her door...
and heard a noise inside.
You're saying I'm a liar?
But I really did.
Did her mom say how she died?
No, and I didn't ask.
It must be hard for her.
All I know is she went back home
and died, in Chiang Rai.
(SIGHS) Poor thing.
She was such a sweet young girl.
(CLICKS TONGUE)
All right, I have to go.
And you, Mr. Puen!
Yes.
You still owe me last month's rent.
If you don't pay by the 15th,
pack your bag and go
sleep on the street.
Got it?
Is she really dead?
I swear I heard
something last night.
A noise from her room.
I have to get up early. Good night!
I have to help my boss
close the shop. Bye.
Hey, you guys.
Who's gonna clean all this up?
(USING CALCULATOR)
(SIGHS)
(YAWNS)
Mmm.
(CLOCK TICKING)
(MONKS PRAYING ON TV)
(MONKS PRAYING ON TV)
(BREATHING HEAVILY)
(MONKS PRAYING ON TV)
(SCREAMS)
(PANTING)
Is that Nard's mother?
Have you arranged the funeral?
(STUTTERING)
I think... I saw her last night.
Please do something real quick.
Otherwise my tenants will panic.
Thank you. Bye.
AUTOMATED VOICE: Sorry, the number
you've dialled cannot be reached...
Sorry, the number you've dialled...
I have to apologize...
for asking you to come urgently.
It's okay.
I understand how you feel.
No mother wants her child
to become a lost spirit.
Just leave it to me.
Please.
Wait here.
(INAUDIBLE)
(NARD SCREAMING)
(SCREAMS)
Girl.
Girl.
- Girl, you're still here, aren't you?
- (CLATTERING)
Your mother is very sad.
She wants to take you home.
(GASPS)
(GASPS)
(SCREAMS)
(PANTING)
What's happened?
Your daughter has
become an evil spirit.
Don't try to contact her!
She's coming!
She's coming!
(FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING)
(BABY CRIES OUT)
(BABY COOING)
(BABY FUSSING)
(BABY GIGGLES)
(CRYING)
WOMAN: Don't come after me!
(BABY STROLLER CREAKING)
(BABY BABBLING)
(INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS)
(EXHALES SHARPLY)
- Aunt Rose.
- Hmm?
Going camping for two weeks?
Yes.
At this time of the year?
It's a special activity.
Hmm. Is it?
Of course.
Go on then.
All right.
Here.
Here you go.
Thank you.
Right.
Have fun.
MADMAX: Nard, I'm coming home.
MADMAX: Miss you so much.
See you soon.
(PUEN PLAYING FLUTE)
(MAN PLAYING BEAT)
(MAN VOCALIZING)
(BOTH SINGING)
Are you a broken record or what?
Are you?
What's that slap for?
Cut the crap, man.
This building is so freaking quiet.
Let me tell you this.
It wasn't like this before.
How come?
I'll tell you tomorrow.
No! Tell me now!
No, I won't.
How about something more to eat?
Give me your scooter key.
Not again!
I'm not walking for sure.
Last time you crashed it.
Won't happen again.
Buy something for me too, okay?
Count on me, man.
Won't be long.
Okay.
Wait, sit back down.
What now?
Listen...
Let go of me.
I think you should wait
or you'll hit a jackpot.
Trust me.
What's wrong with a jackpot?
Don't say I didn't warn you.
I'll be right back.
And not even a scratch on your bike.
- I did warn you.
- (MAN SCOFFS)
(SINGING)
Shitty lift. I can't see a thing.
(ELEVATOR DINGS)
Here it is.
(SIGHS)
What the hell...
Holy shit!
Was she here before?
When did you get in?
(BABY COOING)
No answer?
Wrapped up like this,
how can he even breathe?
No answer?
Tell your mother to say something.
Hi there! Can you breathe?
Tickling, tickling...
(SCREAMING)
God damn it! My finger!
(WAILING)
(ELEVATOR DINGS)
(SPEAKING INDISTINCTLY)
- (SLAPS TABLE)
- (GASPS)
You have to do something
to get rid of the ghost.
She terrorizes us at every turn.
ALL: Right.
PUEN: If you don't take care of it,
we'll all move out.
Calm down. Can't you see I'm trying?
Try harder.
She's driving us insane.
Okay. I'll handle it.
Sort it out now.
WOMAN: Haunted building
with high rent, huh!
Is that Nard's mother? The
situation is getting out of hand.
(NARD'S MOTHER
SPEAKING INDISTINCTLY)
Your daughter terrifies
the whole building.
(STATIC BUZZING OVER CELL PHONE)
Hello? Are you there?
Can you hear me? Hello?
DEMONIC VOICE: Leave me alone!
(SCREAMS)
(PANTING)
Are you okay? What's wrong?
Shaman. We need a shaman now.
Calm down.
Can you do something?
Have you cleared that floor?
Yes, everyone's left.
Please help us.
(CLATTERS)
(MAN WHISPERING INDISTINCTLY)
- Go take a look.
- (WHIMPERING)
Seriously?
I should be here taking the video.
SHAMAN: You can do both.
Go on.
Go!
(WHIMPERING)
(BABY CRYING)
Oh fuck.
What are you doing here?
(MAN BABBLING)
SHAMAN: What is it?
A baby, sir. So cute.
Are you sure it's a baby?
- (SHRIEKS)
- Shit!
Let's go.
Go where!
SHAMAN: Follow me.
(GASPS)
What the hell!
(INAUDIBLE)
(WIND WHISTLING)
(SCREAMING)
Open it!
(GRUNTING)
(SHRIEKS)
(DEMONIC GROWL)
Demon child!
(GRUNTING) I'll kill you!
I'll kill you!
Where is it?
(GROWLS)
(INAUDIBLE)
(SCREAMING)
Master!
Open the door.
(SCREAMING IN FEAR)
(DEMONIC GROWL)
(CHOKING)
(GROWLS)
(NARD SCREAMING)
- (PEOPLE CHEERING)
- (DANCE MUSIC PLAYING ON STEREO)
(CHEERS AND LAUGHTER)
Nard!
This is...
Our baby...
I didn't dare tell you,
I was afraid you'd hate me
for ruining your life.
How could I? I love you so much.
Now we're together as a family.
Well,
who daubed powder on your face?
(SIGHS)
Our boy is so cute.
Like his mother.
Or like me. Like father like son.
It's good luck
if a boy looks like his mother.
If you say so...
Cute boy and cuter mother.
Hungry?
Shall we go eat?
Maybe not.
I don't want to leave him alone.
It's all right.
We can take him with us.
I don't think so.
Come on. Let's have a family dinner,
all three of us.
A celebration for our reunion.
I'm not going.
Why not?
You don't have to be shy.
I said I'm not going.
All right. You stay here.
I'll go get something for you.
What do you want to eat?
Anything.
Right.
(DOOR CLOSES)
MAN: Damn it,
I have to clean up after him.
What am I paying him for?
Brother.
Can I have some of these?
Sure.
I'll have this and this.
Actually, get me everything.
Okay.
MAN: Come on.
Hurry up.
That's too much.
Thank you.
My pleasure.
(PLASTIC BAG RUSTLING)
Here you go.
How much?
30 baht... No, 45.
- 60.
- Yes... 60 baht.
Okay.
Give him change.
MAN 1: No small notes.
MAN 2: No small notes?
Never mind. You can pay later.
Thank you.
No problem, thank you.
Mac, can we talk?
(SIGHS) My wife's
waiting for me upstairs.
If you have something to say,
make it quick.
Well, then, excuse me.
(SIGHS)
(DOOR CLOSES)
Now I know why you
don't want to go out.
People here are nasty.
I bet they always
give you a hard time.
Just ignore them. We'll be fine.
I've got all your favorite food.
You have to eat a lot, okay?
All yummy.
Bag or no bag? Thanks.
Listen, let me ask you frankly...
Did Nard and I offend
you in any way?
Why has everyone given
me this weird look?
(STUTTERING)
It's... nothing
Nothing?
You all look at me as
if I was a monster.
I can't imagine
what my wife had to go through.
- Do you really want to know?
- Mint!
What is it?
Let me tell him.
Mac, are you blind or what?
Don't listen to her.
That will be 50 baht.
(MINT GROANS)
Why didn't you let me tell him?
Mint!
Because it would be pointless.
Since we've left that ghost alone,
she's no longer messed with us.
But Mac is in danger!
What can you do about it?
It's none of our business.
You're so selfish.
MAC: I'll talk to my mother.
Explain everything.
- I'll marry you.
- (BABY COOING)
I'll ask her to talk
to your mother in Chiang Rai.
They'll want us to be happy.
We'll have a small wedding party.
Then we'll live happily together.
No more hiding.
NARD: Not now.
Give me some time.
If something goes wrong,
we may not be able
to be together again.
Please let me enjoy this moment
of happiness a little longer.
(BABY COOING)
Mom.
Mac?
What're you doing here?
I thought you'd gone camping.
I have something to tell you.
I'll marry Nard.
What're you talking about?
That girl's dead.
Nonsense! I was with her
and our baby today!
Impossible.
I know you don't like her.
But saying she's dead is outrageous.
Mac, I'm telling you the truth.
You've gone too far.
I was with her
and our child earlier today!
Why can't you accept it?
And why can't you? Nard is dead!
Then come with me
and see for yourself.
No need. You're out of your mind.
Right, I'm just a nave little boy.
It's all because of you!
You never listened to me.
Don't you walk out on me!
Come back here! Mac!
(CRICKETS CHIRPING OUTSIDE)
You're back.
(DOOR CLOSES)
You were gone for a long time.
Your favorite shop is closed.
So I had to go to another shop.
Could you put it on a plate?
Sure. You keep an eye on him.
MAC: Okay.
(BREATHING HEAVILY)
(CRYING)
- Mac!
- (GASPS)
What?
He's crying.
Okay.
(GASPS)
Mac!
What's wrong? You look pale.
I dropped my phone.
If you want to take our picture,
just ask me.
Right, let's take a family photo,
all three of us.
- (NARD LAUGHS)
- (PHONE CAMERA CLICKS)
Here we go.
(MAN SINGING) If you've
ever been in love
You'll know how I feel
The longing to see your face
To be close to you
PUEN: How was your dhamma retreat?
Glowing with virtue?
Glowing with fat, maybe.
It's so peaceful here without you.
What're you trying to say, huh?
All I'm saying is Nard's disappeared,
and we've been living in peace.
Thanks to Mac.
Since he's moved in,
we've never seen
Nard's spirit again.
He probably keeps her busy in bed.
LANDLORD: Wait.
Nard's boyfriend is here, now?
MINT: Don't you think it's weird?
What's weird?
He's never come out of that room.
It's been a week already.
It's none of your business.
Maybe you're jealous of that ghost.
Think it's funny?
It's stupid to let that bitch-ghost
take control of your life.
Keep your voice down.
She might hear you and come at us!
Let her come.
The dead should never mess
with the living!
What am I supposed to do?
Honestly,
do you want to live in peace
or be terrified
by that angry ghost like before?
And if things get too complicated,
I'll sell off this place.
Mint! Sit down, would you?
I'm sleepy. I'm going to bed.
What's up with her?
She'll be fine.
Hey, hey. You're still
in a dhamma practice, aren't you?
Just water for you.
Drink.
I'm back in the real world!
No beer for you. Only water.
You're still in white!
(FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING)
(SIGHS)
- (BREATHING HEAVILY)
- (SQUISHY FOOTSTEPS)
(SCREAMS)
- (GROWLS)
- (SCREAMS)
(PANTING)
- (BANGING ON DOOR)
- (SCREAMING)
(PANTING)
- (BANGING ON DOOR)
- (SCREAMS, WHIMPERS)
(BANGING ON DOOR CONTINUES)
(PANTING)
(KNIFE TICKING)
(BREATHING HEAVILY)
(SCREAMS)
I believe this monk
can defeat the ghost of Nard.
I don't know, that shaman
ran away like a little girl.
This one's different. My friend
told me this monk is a disciple...
of Venerable Somdej Toh.
Who's that?
The monk who defeated
the legendary ghost of Mae Nak.
But this bitch...
Don't call her that!
I mean Nard's spirit is vicious.
Yes, everyone's left the building
except us.
Let's give it a try.
We have no other choice.
And where are we going to stay
if we move out?
PUEN: I agree with Mint.
We won't find any landlady
as nice and pretty as her.
LANDLORD: Thanks, Puen.
You're welcome.
Don't try to sweet-talk
your way out of your debt.
Where can we find this monk?
MINT: I know where.
You come with me.
Me?
Fine. Let's pray it works out.
I'm sick of having to hide from her.
This apartment is mine, not hers.
Trust me.
(MONKS PRAYING IN DISTANCE)
LANDLORD: So he's agreed to see us?
Yes, he has.
That's why I'm taking you here.
Here we are.
(WOMAN SCREAMS)
Come here.
Take this talisman.
To prevent the ghost
from re-possessing her.
Go.
You two, what brings you out here?
Bless you.
Mmm.
From what you've told me,
this ghost is extremely vengeful
and implacable.
A ghost of a pregnant woman
with a bond to her loved one...
She won't leave
until she gets what she wants.
- That's right, sir.
- Mmm.
When she gets angry, she lashes out
at everyone in the building.
Most of my tenants have fled.
That's why we're here
to ask for your help.
MONK: Mmm.
I haven't dealt with a ghost
that's stuck in limbo for a while.
These days I only help people
who're possessed by evil spirits.
But you're our only hope.
Or we wouldn't have
come all the way here.
Please, defeat her and send her
spirit to its rightful place.
I beg you.
All right.
I'll do it one last time.
So you may find peace again.
Thank you so much.
(BELL CHIMES)
(INAUDIBLE)
Here he comes.
We pay our respects, sir.
Bless you.
The ghost is on the 4th
floor, right?
How do you know?
Mmm. I can feel her presence.
Her mind is powerful.
No wonder she couldn't be tamed.
I'll go alone.
But remember...
No matter what happens,
do not enter the building.
Not before I come out.
Yes, sir.
My sack. You wait here.
Mac,
take the baby to the rooftop
while I'm cooking.
MAC: It's okay. I want to help you.
No need.
Take him out to get some air.
Why now?
Just do what I said!
Fine.
I'll be back in half an hour.
Mommy's in a bad mood again.
Let's go get some air.
(CREAKS)
(WIND HOWLING)
(DOOR CREAKS)
(PRAYING)
(DEMONIC GROWL)
(WIND HOWLING)
(LEAVES RUSTLING)
(GROWLS)
(GROANS)
(PANTING)
(SCREAMS)
(GROWLS)
(SCREAMS)
(GROWLING)
(INAUDIBLE)
(SCREAMS)
(GROWLING)
(INAUDIBLE)
(GROWLS)
(PANTING)
- (BONES SNAPPING)
- (NARD GRUNTING)
(PANTING)
(GROWLING, WHIMPERING)
(INAUDIBLE)
MAC: Nard, you know
our son just called me...
What's going on here?
Who are you?
What have you done to my wife?
You don't know?
Your wife is not human.
(SCOFFS) It's not true.
We've been living together
like a normal couple.
Are you sure?
- (SHRIEKS)
- Damn it!
(BABY LAUGHING)
DEMONIC VOICE: Please,
don't tell him.
What did you just tell me, sir?
Do not deceive yourself.
You know what I'm talking about.
If you want to know the whole truth,
close your eyes...
say the namo prayer three times,
then open your eyes again.
(BREATHING HEAVILY)
Mac, keep an eye on him.
Okay.
(BABY COOING)
- (SHRIEKS)
- Shit!
(BREATHING HEAVILY)
(GASPS)
(PANTING)
MAC: I want to live with you
like this forever.
No matter what happens, I promise
I'll never stop loving you.
We'll be a family.
Why would I hate you?
I love you so much.
- (HORN HONKING, TIRES SCREECHING)
- (MAC GASPS)
- (GASPS)
- WOMAN: Somebody got hit by a car!
(INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS)
NARD: Mac!
What's wrong? You look pale.
I dropped my phone.
If you want to take our picture,
just ask me.
MONK: Did you see it?
Mac, I'm sorry.
I just didn't want you to feel sad.
The dead can't mix with the living,
you know that.
Accept it,
you two don't belong to this world.
We haven't really spent
our lives together.
We're dead,
but we just began
to feel the joy of being parents.
We've built a family.
Please don't tear us apart.
Can you bear the
distressing fact that
you three are just wandering spirits
cast away and despised by everyone?
Yes, we can.
All we want is to be
together as a family.
We won't disturb anybody.
Are you sure you want this?
Yes, sir.
And you?
Because your love is real,
I'll grant your wish.
But you'll be imprisoned
in this room forever.
You can never leave.
Yes, sir. We promise.
MONK: Right.
Thank you.
(MAN SINGING) If you've
ever been in love
(MONKS PRAYING)
(MAN SINGING)
You'll know how I feel
The longing to see your face
To be close to you
To hold hands
And look into your eyes
When we are together
I will never leave you
I promise my love
Will make you feel fine
I'll take care of your heart
No one will hurt you
Or tear us apart
My eyes are only for you
I promise you with my life
I will have you
only
There might be times
that you may feel sad
You may disappoint
and you may cry
But remember I'm here
And it will be fine
I will love you forever
As long as I breathe
I promise that I will love
and be good to you
I will take care of you
No one will hurt
you or make you cry
Believe me and look into my eyes
I will never look at anyone
I promise you with my life
I'll only love you
(KNIFE TICKING)
(INAUDIBLE)
(BREATHING HEAVILY)
Leave her now.
(DEMONIC GROWLING)
I'm warning you!
(PRAYING INDISTINCTLY)
(KNIFE TICKING FAST)
(BREATHING HEAVILY)
(SCREAMING)
(DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES)
Hi, Nard. Heading to school?
Yes, first day of term.
Back to school already, huh?
Bye, good luck.
Study hard,
but don't play hard with boys.
Don't listen to her nonsense.
Off you go now.
Thank you.
What did I say wrong?
I'm taking a shortcut.
The bus stop is too damn far.
I'm not going to make it in time.
(WHISPERS) I have to go.
We're in the same school.
You're worried
you're running late, aren't you?
You don't look familiar.
What's your name?
I'm Mac, grade 12.
Nard, grade ten.
You just got in this year?
Cool.
Not really.
So you live around here?
No, I'm from Chiang Rai.
I've rented an apartment back there.
So you're new to Bangkok.
If there's anything I can help with,
just let me know.
We're running late,
let's take a cab.
It's okay. I'll take a bus.
Sahayotin School, please.
Let's go.
(SCHOOL BELL RINGING)
Thanks for the ride.
No need to do that.
With or without you,
I had to take a cab anyway.
Still, here's my share.
No!
See you around.
Some snacks for you girls.
Whoa,
sugar daddy, eh?
That's a lot.
Way too many.
I'll just have these.
You can have the rest.
I can eat them all.
A free gift too!
(CHUCKLES)
Take it.
What's this?
Nard, this song is beautiful.
And?
(MAN SINGING) If you've
ever been in love
You'll know how I feel
You don't think I'm a
nuisance, do you?
You never accepted any of my gifts.
You're not a nuisance, no way!
I just want you to save your money.
And I'm not used to
people buying me stuff.
I'm independent, you know.
MAC: Oh!
(BOTH CHUCKLE)
(CELL PHONE RINGING)
Hello.
You're here?
Okay. I'm coming down.
Hi, Mac.
Hi, Nard.
Studying for the exam?
Yes, and what's with these books?
I'll be your personal tutor.
My personal tutor?
Because you won't
let me buy you stuff.
So I figure that being your tutor...
should be okay with you.
It is.
Since you're a junior,
let's take a look at...
Chapter 1, exponents.
Let's solve this...
Who's that guy? Her boyfriend?
WOMAN: Her boyfriend? Really?
(WHISPERS) Maybe we should study
in my room.
Are you sure?
Yes. I trust you.
All right. Let's go.
Well, she's just moved here,
and she's already got a guy.
The range is 55 to 64,
the frequency is 3.
Then, range 65 to 74,
the frequency is around.
As you said, start at 81...
(MAN SINGING) If you've
ever been in love
You'll know how I feel
It's late now.
How're you going to get home?
Can I stay, then?
(MAN SINGING) The longing to
see your face To be close to you
I'll let you stay, on one condition.
Never cross this line.
And if I do?
I'll kick you out.
That's cruel.
(MAN SINGING) I promise my love
Will make you feel fine
I'll take care of your heart
No one will hurt
you or tear us apart
Believe me and look into my eyes
I will never look at anyone
I promise you with my life
I'll only love you
I'm in my room.
How's it going there?
Nard?
Right.
MAC: Who's that?
The books are in the room.
Probably, on the desk.
Yes.
Okay.
Yes.
Mac, what do we do now?
Don't worry.
I love you. I'll never leave you.
(CHUCKLES)
Your smile is so beautiful.
Are you blushing?
TEACHER: Replace X with 1
times two and add six...
WOMAN: (ON PA)
Miss SineeNard Yawkam, class 10/2.
Come to the Student Welfare office.
So it's you who comes after my son.
Mom, don't talk to her like that.
Why not?
She should be ashamed of herself.
You bring my boy to
your room every night!
You're after his money, aren't you?
It's nothing like that!
MAC'S MOTHER: Mac!
And you!
Don't let her play you like this!
Understand?
Nard isn't like that.
MAC'S MOTHER: Don't fool me
with your tears.
It's so disgusting.
I said stop!
Please!
Let go of me.
Mac!
Please come inside, ma'am.
Mac, come back here.
NARD'S MOTHER: Who is he, Nard?
Fine, if you don't want to tell
your own mother...
But keep this in mind...
school is your priority.
I don't want to see you in pain.
Listen to me, dear.
Break up with him.
His family is against you.
Keep it going and
you'll suffer more.
(CELL PHONE CHIMING)
MADMAX: My mom won't listen.
MADMAX: How're you doing?
MADMAX: What about your mom?
NARD: She's asked me
to break up with you.
NARD: But I won't.
MADMAX: Glad to hear that.
MADMAX: 'Cause I won't either.
NARD: Right. We won't.
Off to school?
Right.
You don't have to.
Why not?
(CELL PHONE CHIMING)
MADMAX: Mom's forced
me to quit school.
She's sent someone
to take care of the papers.
MADMAX: I'll fly abroad tonight
to live with my aunt.
MADMAX: Wait for me.
I'll get in touch.
MADMAX: I love you.
(SNIFFLES)
Mom, he's gone.
I can't stop crying.
(NARD VOMITING)
Nard.
You look so pale.
I'm fine.
Let's go see a doctor.
Nard!
I'm sorry, Mom.
You're pregnant!
I'm so sorry.
I've sent you here to study
so you'll have a future.
And this is what you've done!
(CRYING) Forgive me, Mom.
Did he know?
(SNIFFLING) I haven't told him.
Now what're you going to do?
I don't know.
What I know is we love each other.
(SIGHS SADLY)
Nard,
listen to me.
Now you love each other.
But how much longer?
When he comes back,
are you sure he'll still love you?
Do you think you
can be a single mom?
It's not easy, I'm telling you.
You know how hard it is for me
to have raised you alone.
And there's your dream.
You won't be able to
make it come true.
Miss SineeNard, please get changed.
Last door on the right.
(DOOR CREAKING)
MAN: Get on the bed.
(NARD GROANS IN PAIN)
(SCREAMS)
(NARD SCREAMING)
MAN: Shit! She's dead!
Let's get the hell out of here.
Nard! No!
(SOBBING LOUDLY)
Wake up, my girl! Don't leave me!
(NARD'S MOTHER CONTINUES SOBBING)
(SCREAMS)
(READING INDISTINCTLY)
(VOICE BREAKING) Is that you, Nard?
(GASPS)
Let me take you home.
(WHIMPERING)
Come with me, okay?
(WIND HOWLING)
(NARD CRYING)
(CLATTERING)
- (NARD SCREAMING)
- (GASPS)
(INDISTINCT CONVERSATION)
- (SIGHS)
- Hey, sis.
Rough day?
(SIGHS)
- Are you okay?
- (SIGHS)
Remember Nard,
the girl on the 4th floor?
Sure. I also remember
her hot boyfriend.
So what about her?
Well...
she's dead.
(SCOFFS) Are you kidding?
Kidding my ass. Her mom just
came to terminate the rent.
MAN: No way!
Last night I walked past her door...
and heard a noise inside.
You're saying I'm a liar?
But I really did.
Did her mom say how she died?
No, and I didn't ask.
It must be hard for her.
All I know is she went back home
and died, in Chiang Rai.
(SIGHS) Poor thing.
She was such a sweet young girl.
(CLICKS TONGUE)
All right, I have to go.
And you, Mr. Puen!
Yes.
You still owe me last month's rent.
If you don't pay by the 15th,
pack your bag and go
sleep on the street.
Got it?
Is she really dead?
I swear I heard
something last night.
A noise from her room.
I have to get up early. Good night!
I have to help my boss
close the shop. Bye.
Hey, you guys.
Who's gonna clean all this up?
(USING CALCULATOR)
(SIGHS)
(YAWNS)
Mmm.
(CLOCK TICKING)
(MONKS PRAYING ON TV)
(MONKS PRAYING ON TV)
(BREATHING HEAVILY)
(MONKS PRAYING ON TV)
(SCREAMS)
(PANTING)
Is that Nard's mother?
Have you arranged the funeral?
(STUTTERING)
I think... I saw her last night.
Please do something real quick.
Otherwise my tenants will panic.
Thank you. Bye.
AUTOMATED VOICE: Sorry, the number
you've dialled cannot be reached...
Sorry, the number you've dialled...
I have to apologize...
for asking you to come urgently.
It's okay.
I understand how you feel.
No mother wants her child
to become a lost spirit.
Just leave it to me.
Please.
Wait here.
(INAUDIBLE)
(NARD SCREAMING)
(SCREAMS)
Girl.
Girl.
- Girl, you're still here, aren't you?
- (CLATTERING)
Your mother is very sad.
She wants to take you home.
(GASPS)
(GASPS)
(SCREAMS)
(PANTING)
What's happened?
Your daughter has
become an evil spirit.
Don't try to contact her!
She's coming!
She's coming!
(FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING)
(BABY CRIES OUT)
(BABY COOING)
(BABY FUSSING)
(BABY GIGGLES)
(CRYING)
WOMAN: Don't come after me!
(BABY STROLLER CREAKING)
(BABY BABBLING)
(INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS)
(EXHALES SHARPLY)
- Aunt Rose.
- Hmm?
Going camping for two weeks?
Yes.
At this time of the year?
It's a special activity.
Hmm. Is it?
Of course.
Go on then.
All right.
Here.
Here you go.
Thank you.
Right.
Have fun.
MADMAX: Nard, I'm coming home.
MADMAX: Miss you so much.
See you soon.
(PUEN PLAYING FLUTE)
(MAN PLAYING BEAT)
(MAN VOCALIZING)
(BOTH SINGING)
Are you a broken record or what?
Are you?
What's that slap for?
Cut the crap, man.
This building is so freaking quiet.
Let me tell you this.
It wasn't like this before.
How come?
I'll tell you tomorrow.
No! Tell me now!
No, I won't.
How about something more to eat?
Give me your scooter key.
Not again!
I'm not walking for sure.
Last time you crashed it.
Won't happen again.
Buy something for me too, okay?
Count on me, man.
Won't be long.
Okay.
Wait, sit back down.
What now?
Listen...
Let go of me.
I think you should wait
or you'll hit a jackpot.
Trust me.
What's wrong with a jackpot?
Don't say I didn't warn you.
I'll be right back.
And not even a scratch on your bike.
- I did warn you.
- (MAN SCOFFS)
(SINGING)
Shitty lift. I can't see a thing.
(ELEVATOR DINGS)
Here it is.
(SIGHS)
What the hell...
Holy shit!
Was she here before?
When did you get in?
(BABY COOING)
No answer?
Wrapped up like this,
how can he even breathe?
No answer?
Tell your mother to say something.
Hi there! Can you breathe?
Tickling, tickling...
(SCREAMING)
God damn it! My finger!
(WAILING)
(ELEVATOR DINGS)
(SPEAKING INDISTINCTLY)
- (SLAPS TABLE)
- (GASPS)
You have to do something
to get rid of the ghost.
She terrorizes us at every turn.
ALL: Right.
PUEN: If you don't take care of it,
we'll all move out.
Calm down. Can't you see I'm trying?
Try harder.
She's driving us insane.
Okay. I'll handle it.
Sort it out now.
WOMAN: Haunted building
with high rent, huh!
Is that Nard's mother? The
situation is getting out of hand.
(NARD'S MOTHER
SPEAKING INDISTINCTLY)
Your daughter terrifies
the whole building.
(STATIC BUZZING OVER CELL PHONE)
Hello? Are you there?
Can you hear me? Hello?
DEMONIC VOICE: Leave me alone!
(SCREAMS)
(PANTING)
Are you okay? What's wrong?
Shaman. We need a shaman now.
Calm down.
Can you do something?
Have you cleared that floor?
Yes, everyone's left.
Please help us.
(CLATTERS)
(MAN WHISPERING INDISTINCTLY)
- Go take a look.
- (WHIMPERING)
Seriously?
I should be here taking the video.
SHAMAN: You can do both.
Go on.
Go!
(WHIMPERING)
(BABY CRYING)
Oh fuck.
What are you doing here?
(MAN BABBLING)
SHAMAN: What is it?
A baby, sir. So cute.
Are you sure it's a baby?
- (SHRIEKS)
- Shit!
Let's go.
Go where!
SHAMAN: Follow me.
(GASPS)
What the hell!
(INAUDIBLE)
(WIND WHISTLING)
(SCREAMING)
Open it!
(GRUNTING)
(SHRIEKS)
(DEMONIC GROWL)
Demon child!
(GRUNTING) I'll kill you!
I'll kill you!
Where is it?
(GROWLS)
(INAUDIBLE)
(SCREAMING)
Master!
Open the door.
(SCREAMING IN FEAR)
(DEMONIC GROWL)
(CHOKING)
(GROWLS)
(NARD SCREAMING)
- (PEOPLE CHEERING)
- (DANCE MUSIC PLAYING ON STEREO)
(CHEERS AND LAUGHTER)
Nard!
This is...
Our baby...
I didn't dare tell you,
I was afraid you'd hate me
for ruining your life.
How could I? I love you so much.
Now we're together as a family.
Well,
who daubed powder on your face?
(SIGHS)
Our boy is so cute.
Like his mother.
Or like me. Like father like son.
It's good luck
if a boy looks like his mother.
If you say so...
Cute boy and cuter mother.
Hungry?
Shall we go eat?
Maybe not.
I don't want to leave him alone.
It's all right.
We can take him with us.
I don't think so.
Come on. Let's have a family dinner,
all three of us.
A celebration for our reunion.
I'm not going.
Why not?
You don't have to be shy.
I said I'm not going.
All right. You stay here.
I'll go get something for you.
What do you want to eat?
Anything.
Right.
(DOOR CLOSES)
MAN: Damn it,
I have to clean up after him.
What am I paying him for?
Brother.
Can I have some of these?
Sure.
I'll have this and this.
Actually, get me everything.
Okay.
MAN: Come on.
Hurry up.
That's too much.
Thank you.
My pleasure.
(PLASTIC BAG RUSTLING)
Here you go.
How much?
30 baht... No, 45.
- 60.
- Yes... 60 baht.
Okay.
Give him change.
MAN 1: No small notes.
MAN 2: No small notes?
Never mind. You can pay later.
Thank you.
No problem, thank you.
Mac, can we talk?
(SIGHS) My wife's
waiting for me upstairs.
If you have something to say,
make it quick.
Well, then, excuse me.
(SIGHS)
(DOOR CLOSES)
Now I know why you
don't want to go out.
People here are nasty.
I bet they always
give you a hard time.
Just ignore them. We'll be fine.
I've got all your favorite food.
You have to eat a lot, okay?
All yummy.
Bag or no bag? Thanks.
Listen, let me ask you frankly...
Did Nard and I offend
you in any way?
Why has everyone given
me this weird look?
(STUTTERING)
It's... nothing
Nothing?
You all look at me as
if I was a monster.
I can't imagine
what my wife had to go through.
- Do you really want to know?
- Mint!
What is it?
Let me tell him.
Mac, are you blind or what?
Don't listen to her.
That will be 50 baht.
(MINT GROANS)
Why didn't you let me tell him?
Mint!
Because it would be pointless.
Since we've left that ghost alone,
she's no longer messed with us.
But Mac is in danger!
What can you do about it?
It's none of our business.
You're so selfish.
MAC: I'll talk to my mother.
Explain everything.
- I'll marry you.
- (BABY COOING)
I'll ask her to talk
to your mother in Chiang Rai.
They'll want us to be happy.
We'll have a small wedding party.
Then we'll live happily together.
No more hiding.
NARD: Not now.
Give me some time.
If something goes wrong,
we may not be able
to be together again.
Please let me enjoy this moment
of happiness a little longer.
(BABY COOING)
Mom.
Mac?
What're you doing here?
I thought you'd gone camping.
I have something to tell you.
I'll marry Nard.
What're you talking about?
That girl's dead.
Nonsense! I was with her
and our baby today!
Impossible.
I know you don't like her.
But saying she's dead is outrageous.
Mac, I'm telling you the truth.
You've gone too far.
I was with her
and our child earlier today!
Why can't you accept it?
And why can't you? Nard is dead!
Then come with me
and see for yourself.
No need. You're out of your mind.
Right, I'm just a nave little boy.
It's all because of you!
You never listened to me.
Don't you walk out on me!
Come back here! Mac!
(CRICKETS CHIRPING OUTSIDE)
You're back.
(DOOR CLOSES)
You were gone for a long time.
Your favorite shop is closed.
So I had to go to another shop.
Could you put it on a plate?
Sure. You keep an eye on him.
MAC: Okay.
(BREATHING HEAVILY)
(CRYING)
- Mac!
- (GASPS)
What?
He's crying.
Okay.
(GASPS)
Mac!
What's wrong? You look pale.
I dropped my phone.
If you want to take our picture,
just ask me.
Right, let's take a family photo,
all three of us.
- (NARD LAUGHS)
- (PHONE CAMERA CLICKS)
Here we go.
(MAN SINGING) If you've
ever been in love
You'll know how I feel
The longing to see your face
To be close to you
PUEN: How was your dhamma retreat?
Glowing with virtue?
Glowing with fat, maybe.
It's so peaceful here without you.
What're you trying to say, huh?
All I'm saying is Nard's disappeared,
and we've been living in peace.
Thanks to Mac.
Since he's moved in,
we've never seen
Nard's spirit again.
He probably keeps her busy in bed.
LANDLORD: Wait.
Nard's boyfriend is here, now?
MINT: Don't you think it's weird?
What's weird?
He's never come out of that room.
It's been a week already.
It's none of your business.
Maybe you're jealous of that ghost.
Think it's funny?
It's stupid to let that bitch-ghost
take control of your life.
Keep your voice down.
She might hear you and come at us!
Let her come.
The dead should never mess
with the living!
What am I supposed to do?
Honestly,
do you want to live in peace
or be terrified
by that angry ghost like before?
And if things get too complicated,
I'll sell off this place.
Mint! Sit down, would you?
I'm sleepy. I'm going to bed.
What's up with her?
She'll be fine.
Hey, hey. You're still
in a dhamma practice, aren't you?
Just water for you.
Drink.
I'm back in the real world!
No beer for you. Only water.
You're still in white!
(FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING)
(SIGHS)
- (BREATHING HEAVILY)
- (SQUISHY FOOTSTEPS)
(SCREAMS)
- (GROWLS)
- (SCREAMS)
(PANTING)
- (BANGING ON DOOR)
- (SCREAMING)
(PANTING)
- (BANGING ON DOOR)
- (SCREAMS, WHIMPERS)
(BANGING ON DOOR CONTINUES)
(PANTING)
(KNIFE TICKING)
(BREATHING HEAVILY)
(SCREAMS)
I believe this monk
can defeat the ghost of Nard.
I don't know, that shaman
ran away like a little girl.
This one's different. My friend
told me this monk is a disciple...
of Venerable Somdej Toh.
Who's that?
The monk who defeated
the legendary ghost of Mae Nak.
But this bitch...
Don't call her that!
I mean Nard's spirit is vicious.
Yes, everyone's left the building
except us.
Let's give it a try.
We have no other choice.
And where are we going to stay
if we move out?
PUEN: I agree with Mint.
We won't find any landlady
as nice and pretty as her.
LANDLORD: Thanks, Puen.
You're welcome.
Don't try to sweet-talk
your way out of your debt.
Where can we find this monk?
MINT: I know where.
You come with me.
Me?
Fine. Let's pray it works out.
I'm sick of having to hide from her.
This apartment is mine, not hers.
Trust me.
(MONKS PRAYING IN DISTANCE)
LANDLORD: So he's agreed to see us?
Yes, he has.
That's why I'm taking you here.
Here we are.
(WOMAN SCREAMS)
Come here.
Take this talisman.
To prevent the ghost
from re-possessing her.
Go.
You two, what brings you out here?
Bless you.
Mmm.
From what you've told me,
this ghost is extremely vengeful
and implacable.
A ghost of a pregnant woman
with a bond to her loved one...
She won't leave
until she gets what she wants.
- That's right, sir.
- Mmm.
When she gets angry, she lashes out
at everyone in the building.
Most of my tenants have fled.
That's why we're here
to ask for your help.
MONK: Mmm.
I haven't dealt with a ghost
that's stuck in limbo for a while.
These days I only help people
who're possessed by evil spirits.
But you're our only hope.
Or we wouldn't have
come all the way here.
Please, defeat her and send her
spirit to its rightful place.
I beg you.
All right.
I'll do it one last time.
So you may find peace again.
Thank you so much.
(BELL CHIMES)
(INAUDIBLE)
Here he comes.
We pay our respects, sir.
Bless you.
The ghost is on the 4th
floor, right?
How do you know?
Mmm. I can feel her presence.
Her mind is powerful.
No wonder she couldn't be tamed.
I'll go alone.
But remember...
No matter what happens,
do not enter the building.
Not before I come out.
Yes, sir.
My sack. You wait here.
Mac,
take the baby to the rooftop
while I'm cooking.
MAC: It's okay. I want to help you.
No need.
Take him out to get some air.
Why now?
Just do what I said!
Fine.
I'll be back in half an hour.
Mommy's in a bad mood again.
Let's go get some air.
(CREAKS)
(WIND HOWLING)
(DOOR CREAKS)
(PRAYING)
(DEMONIC GROWL)
(WIND HOWLING)
(LEAVES RUSTLING)
(GROWLS)
(GROANS)
(PANTING)
(SCREAMS)
(GROWLS)
(SCREAMS)
(GROWLING)
(INAUDIBLE)
(SCREAMS)
(GROWLING)
(INAUDIBLE)
(GROWLS)
(PANTING)
- (BONES SNAPPING)
- (NARD GRUNTING)
(PANTING)
(GROWLING, WHIMPERING)
(INAUDIBLE)
MAC: Nard, you know
our son just called me...
What's going on here?
Who are you?
What have you done to my wife?
You don't know?
Your wife is not human.
(SCOFFS) It's not true.
We've been living together
like a normal couple.
Are you sure?
- (SHRIEKS)
- Damn it!
(BABY LAUGHING)
DEMONIC VOICE: Please,
don't tell him.
What did you just tell me, sir?
Do not deceive yourself.
You know what I'm talking about.
If you want to know the whole truth,
close your eyes...
say the namo prayer three times,
then open your eyes again.
(BREATHING HEAVILY)
Mac, keep an eye on him.
Okay.
(BABY COOING)
- (SHRIEKS)
- Shit!
(BREATHING HEAVILY)
(GASPS)
(PANTING)
MAC: I want to live with you
like this forever.
No matter what happens, I promise
I'll never stop loving you.
We'll be a family.
Why would I hate you?
I love you so much.
- (HORN HONKING, TIRES SCREECHING)
- (MAC GASPS)
- (GASPS)
- WOMAN: Somebody got hit by a car!
(INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS)
NARD: Mac!
What's wrong? You look pale.
I dropped my phone.
If you want to take our picture,
just ask me.
MONK: Did you see it?
Mac, I'm sorry.
I just didn't want you to feel sad.
The dead can't mix with the living,
you know that.
Accept it,
you two don't belong to this world.
We haven't really spent
our lives together.
We're dead,
but we just began
to feel the joy of being parents.
We've built a family.
Please don't tear us apart.
Can you bear the
distressing fact that
you three are just wandering spirits
cast away and despised by everyone?
Yes, we can.
All we want is to be
together as a family.
We won't disturb anybody.
Are you sure you want this?
Yes, sir.
And you?
Because your love is real,
I'll grant your wish.
But you'll be imprisoned
in this room forever.
You can never leave.
Yes, sir. We promise.
MONK: Right.
Thank you.
(MAN SINGING) If you've
ever been in love
(MONKS PRAYING)
(MAN SINGING)
You'll know how I feel
The longing to see your face
To be close to you
To hold hands
And look into your eyes
When we are together
I will never leave you
I promise my love
Will make you feel fine
I'll take care of your heart
No one will hurt you
Or tear us apart
My eyes are only for you
I promise you with my life
I will have you
only
There might be times
that you may feel sad
You may disappoint
and you may cry
But remember I'm here
And it will be fine
I will love you forever
As long as I breathe
I promise that I will love
and be good to you
I will take care of you
No one will hurt
you or make you cry
Believe me and look into my eyes
I will never look at anyone
I promise you with my life
I'll only love you