Good Morning, Luang Prabang (2008) Movie Script
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What?
What are you writing?
Uh, nothing.
Oh!
Keep this your... boyfriend's photo.
Attention all Lao Airlines passengers
Flight QV415 to Bangkok is now boarding
Please complete your departure
formalities as soon as possible
Your Attention Please
I think you should photograph
scenes of ordinary people's lives
Find what makes them appealing
Then compile them into a fresher
photo book and send it to us
We can send you abroad to shoot
Okay, no problem
Uh, you have Lao blood, right?
I think Laos would suit you best
But I heard the next issue is
shooting in Alaska and Tokyo, isn't it?
Because someone has already gone
Go to Laos for just 6 days,
you can try it first
For your first overseas shoot,
going somewhere too far doesn't seem suitable
But... Laos
I...
I don't have any information about Laos, and...
I don't know anything about Laos either
If you send me there,
I might not be able to shoot anything
Sone...
Your photography work
From composition to lighting effects...
These designs are good. I like them a lot
But do you know what's missing?
Depth
The relationship between
the people in the work and society,
with nature, the local customs and culture..
I still don't see it
Next week I said I was going to Sydney.
I don't think I can go anymore
Oh, kid, what's wrong?
I just took a job. I have to go shoot in Laos
In the south, in Pakse
Dad, have you been there?
Mm, I've been. The natural scenery there
is beautiful, and people live very peacefully
But that was more than 30 years ago
It should have changed a lot by now
Kid, you can go to Pakse and
visit your grandpa while you're at it
Your dad says Laos is his second home,
but he's never gone back
We've talked about this many times.
Why bring it up again?
OK OK, Dad. No... it's fine
I think with a guide...
a tour guide, it should be no problem
Hey Noi, you should put on some
makeup and dress up to look prettier
You're a tour guide.
You need to look pleasant for the tourists
Just light makeup is fine
Just listen to me. You'll really look prettier
I'm fine like this. I don't want to put on more
You should do your makeup like me,
then someone will chase after you
On everyone's left is the Xe Don River,
a tributary of the Mekong
The next attraction we're
going to is Wat Phu Champasak
People here come to the temple to
make wishes and pray for blessings
All their wishes come true
because it's very efficacious
Does anyone have something they want to
wish for? Or want to have their fortune told?
I have a question. I want to ask our
guide sister if you have a boyfriend yet?
Not yet..
In the mornings and evenings, Lao people
come here to do good deeds and make merit
On everyone's left is the Buddhist College
There are only two Buddhist colleges in Laos...
Dedicated to researching and teaching Buddhism
One is in Vientiane,
the other is right here in Champasak
Next, let's go eat together. This way, please
Please wait a moment.
Can we take a photo with you?
Sure
Thank you
Thank you!
I want a photo with you too
Okay
Sorry, I don't like this
Hey!
You can't do that
What do those tourists take us for,
groping us like that
Don't they have sisters of their own?
I hate men like that the most
Especially those drivers in the parking lot
They always whistle and make a fuss
Teasing me saying
Where are you going? Want me to take you?
It's really annoying
Miss
Stay away from me
What? I can't hear clearly
What are you looking at? Get lost
- I'm giving you an umbrella
- Get lost, stay away from me
Get lost! Leave right now!
That guy just now lent you an umbrella
Wait
Hello
Where are you? Have you gone to work?
I went to the company,
but there aren't many tourists
So I can take a day off
I had a vehicle accident.
Ah? Are you okay?
The vehicle is fine, but my foot hurts a bit
I still have work. Can you go in my place?
Show a foreigner around the city of Pakse
The pay is 150,000 Kip
Okay, I'll go. The pay is pretty good
Where is he?
You don't even worry about me, your friend
Go find him. He's at Champasak Hotel
Thank you so much. Bye
Hello
Thank you for lending
me the umbrella last night
It's okay. You can speak Lao. I can understand
Ah, you should have said so earlier
Thank you for the umbrella,
and sorry for my bad attitude last night
No, it's fine
Thank you
Sorry, are you the one who needs a guide?
I don't need a guide.
I've been in Laos for many years
Want to buy souvenirs?
Oh, no thanks
Pens
Look, I already have a pen
Look, a watch
This was bought for me by my mom.
I don't want it
Alright, I'll give you a discount. 140,000 Kip
140,000 Kip?
How about this, You take 30,000 Kip from me
Hmm... let me think
Alright, I can go a bit cheaper.
I'm losing money here
103,000 Kip
No, what I mean is,
can you sell me this watch for 30,000 Kip
That cheap is clearly robbery
Then I won't buy it
I don't need these.
If you have food, I'll buy some
Yes yes yes... I have some
Water, water, here's water
Thanks
Thanks
Biscuits and water
What?
Money
These biscuits almost poisoned me
And you still want money from me?
Yes
This is clearly a scam
Take the biscuits back
Hey, hello
Your client is never on time.
I've been waiting here forever!
I thought you had already left.
If not, he must still be waiting for you
When he called earlier, he said he was
waiting outside the lobby on the first floor
A foreigner in green clothes.
Didn't you see him?
When he called you, was he speaking English?
Of course. He's a foreigner
Uh... thanks
Sorry,
are you the one who contacted for a guide?
Yes
My friend didn't make it clear. Sorry I'm late
Oh, you're... my guide?
That's right
Let's go, let's go
French-style old buildings,
constructed during the French rule of Laos
In 1905,
Pakse became the capital of Champasak Province
Most of the old buildings you
see now are over 100 years old
The French also planned
the urban construction of
Pakse,
so it looks more orderly than other cities
Can I ask you something?
You're a foreigner, why can you understand Lao?
My dad is Lao. I'm mixed. Dad is Lao...
Mom is Australian
I grew up in Australia,
then studied in Thailand
After graduating I worked in Thailand
So I haven't been using Lao at all
If you can understand, try speaking a bit
Because... because I don't use it often,
I don't even know who I can speak Lao with
Today, I still need to go...
Here, and...
Don Phapheng Island?
Mm, yes, around there
Can you help me find a guide
who's familiar with that area?
Okay,
I'll tell him to find you at the parking lot
- Thank you
- You're welcome
Hello, Mom. Yes, I'm in Pakse now
The weather is nice,
but I'm still not quite used to the food
I should only stay here for 4 to 5 days
Okay, I'll try my best
Okay, Mom
I love you. Bye
The guide you asked me to find...
I thought about it,
and this guide is the most trustworthy
- Which one?
- Me
I'll be your guide
Driver, let's go
You have time to take me around?
I have time. Let me take you
Want some biscuits?
Not bad. Can earn guide fees and also room fees
Really?
Just letting him sleep in your room for a bit.
Why charge him money?
Ah? You're at the Mekong Delta now?
What's going on?
Didn't you say just around the city of Pakse?
Yeah, but the client wanted to come here,
so I had to bring him
The guide fee is good,
and taking one person isn't any trouble
Is that so?
Does your voice sound a bit too happy?
Have a crush on your client?
No way. I just feel he's a good person at heart
And he's not a foreigner either
He's Lao, but grew up abroad
A Lao person abroad is still a foreigner
Is he handsome or not?
Aiya, he's old, and I suspect he's gay
Really? Let me talk to him.
I want to ask if he has feelings for you
He won't talk to you. He doesn't know you,
and he doesn't like talking much
Brother, brother
What are you doing here?
Brother, this time I'm going
to perform a magic trick for you
I'm going to hide inside this bamboo basket
This exact basket
Then I'll suddenly come
out and stand next to you
No way. You tricked me once this morning.
I don't believe you anymore
If you don't believe me,
I'll treat you to a meal
Treat me to a meal?
Alright then
If you can really do it, I'll give you a reward
If you can't, then treat me to coffee
- Watch carefully
- I'm watching
Brother
Huh?
Reward, reward
Stupid, stupid
Reward
Here, take it
He said he hid in the bamboo basket,
then suddenly appeared behind me
Tapped me on the shoulder
I was watching this basket the whole time.
But how did he...
Can you imagine?
Still not coming out? About to faint?
They've played this trick several times
It wasn't you who found out. Bye!
They're twins. You got tricked
- So they're twins
- Yeah
Come on!
What does Sone Phaiwan mean?
Sone means brave person, a courageous one
Phaiwan means forest
Brave person in the forest?
Mm
Who gave you the name?
My Dad did
But when I was born,
Dad was working in the forests of Bolikhamsai
What's your name?
I'm also called Sone
Really?
I'm not lying. I'm really called Sone
Sone what? The rest?
I'm Sone Phaiwan. What about you?
Sone what?
Just... the last name
Just Sone only
Only Sone?
- Mm
- Who named you?
Also my dad
I think my dad is really something
No way. Because Sone is a girl's name
Ah?
Sone, Sone is a name only girls use
No way
You're tricking me, right?
(Sone is used as a male nickname in Thailand)
Hey, come on. So early
I thought you weren't up yet
Help me hold this
Noi, today we...
We're going to three places
Going to Don Khon, Li Phi, and Don Phapheng
- Have to finish these before dark
- No problem
- Because I have a lot of work tomorrow
- No problem
We'll definitely make it
Sir, let's go
Khone Phapheng Falls originate
from various tributaries of the Mekong
The waterfall islands formed here
cause quite a bit of trouble for boat travel
About 100 years ago,
the French once placed explosives here
Wanting to blast away some
islands so boats could pass freely
They made many efforts but all failed
So the French had to
build bridges and railways,
changing water
transport to land transport
The land transport line
is over 10 kilometers long
Connecting all the waterfall islands here
This place is also called
Four Thousand Islands
Only after crossing the waterfall island
group can boats navigate the Mekong normally
Don Khon, Four Thousand Islands
Hello, Aod?
The bridge built by the French
connecting Don Khon and Don Det...
When did it stop being used?
I don't remember fully.
I only memorized the construction date.
I didn't memorize when it stopped being used
Hello, hello, Aod
Thanks
By the way, Sir,
when did this bridge stop being used?
I think this bridge stopped
being used around 1941
Thanks
Sir, can I ask?
What year did this bridge stop being used?
I remember now.
The French stopped using this bridge in 1941
Afterwards we Lao people still used it,
but not for railway transport
Just as an ordinary bridge
The French stopped using it because
World War II had started at that time
Let's go
Here, he bought a pair of slippers for you
Thank you, granny
Yes yes, this is the road. Follow me
Wait a minute, Noi
We've walked this way before
Are you lost?
We've been going in circles.
We've gone around three times already
Sorry. I really am a guide,
but before I was always in Vientiane
I've only been in Pakse for one week
Can we still make the boat?
Noi, where is the boat?
I told him to pick us up.
We agreed one hour ago
I know, but if we hadn't been going
around in circles, we should have made it
Is he still coming to pick us up or not?
He will definitely come. I've already paid him.
He will definitely come pick us up
You... so you already paid him?
I... if I hadn't given him money yet,
he would definitely come back to pick us up
He will definitely come, because we paid him
Paying means we made an agreement with him
If we already gave him money,
will he still come back?
We should have him come first,
then give him the money
Paying him means we've booked it
If we don't give him money, how would he come?
I don't know if she's dumb or naive
That family is very kind-hearted.
They agreed to let us stay one night
Okay, just treat it as an extra itinerary
Eat up
This is eggplant
Salad
Bamboo shoot soup
Thank you so much
Is it to your taste?
If not, we can buy you some canned fish
No need, no need. It's fine, it's fine
A bit spicy, but I can eat it
All these dishes were made by my wife alone
Try the bamboo shoot soup. It's delicious
Very delicious
I... coincidentally don't have any Kip
Is US dollars okay?
Thank you
Noi, I don't know what I did wrong
I just wanted to thank them
If you give money,
it can also be seen as looking down on them
Because you're a guest.
They just want to treat
guests warmly.
No need for anything in return
So, speaking of returns
You got me lost today,
so you should be a free guide then
I should charge double
And gave you an extra itinerary
Then do you also want to
charge dish washing fees?
I'm dead
Cool, right?
This is a digital camera
It's... a product of new technology
Come, I'll teach you
For example, if I want to shoot...
I shoot the TV. See? It shows up right here
Cool, right?
Then how do the photos come out?
Oh, you want to turn them into printed photos?
This is a memory card
Just take this thing to a shop,
and the shop will help us print out the photos
This is much simpler.
As soon as you take the photo, it comes out
Taken very beautifully
So cold
Just arrange the fish like this
Done
- Thank you, thank you
- It's nothing
We're leaving. Thank you!
- Take this, have it on your trip
- And there's a gift too
Thank you so much!
We're leaving. Goodbye
Bye
Are you sure he'll come back to pick us up?
Of course.
We paid him, so he will definitely come
I waited for you for a long time
yesterday and didn't see you
Today I just happened to see you.
I'll take half the money
I thought you weren't coming
Dad, it's Sone. I'm in southern Laos now
Kid, how does it feel?
I just want to tell you
it's really beautiful here
People still live leisurely lives free
from worldly strife, just like you said, Dad
Dad, I want to go see Grandpa and the relatives
Can you email me the address?
Dad, Dad, can you hear me?
Mm, I'm listening. Going is fine
Taking a bus from Pakse to Paksan isn't far
Why does Dad seem a bit unhappy?
Go ahead. Dad's family is a big family
The relatives also want to meet you
Okay, talk later, Dad
Okay
I've booked the ticket for you.
You'll arrive in Paksan around dawn
Dawn?
Afterwards you can go
take care of your business
Thank you
This is the map
We're in Champasak Province.
Going up is Bolikhamsai
It's quite far. Almost half the country
Next you'll pass through mountain ethnic
villages. Want to go take photos there?
Sure, but are you sure I can catch that bus?
Sure. This time we'll definitely make it
I guarantee
Guarantee like last time
This is the most original
village of the Lao Theung people
Is this real...
Is it really Lao Theung?
- It is real
- Really?
Yes
Oh, they let tourists come in to visit
Careful, careful
You... you can go ahead first
Hey
Mm-hmm
Because...
there's no signal in the mountains...
I just got back to Pakse
Mm, I'm fine. It's super beautiful here
I also wish you could come see it
I want to go too, but work is too busy
I'll just... wait to see your photos
When are you coming back?
You said you wanted to stay there a long time
I... uh...
I booked the ticket
The bus left
How could it leave? You told me it departs at 5.
There's still 15 minutes until then
Full
But I called and booked with you
Why did you still sell
the ticket to someone else?
They had money.
When you called, you didn't give me money
But I already promised the client.
What do you want me to do?
Are there other routes I can take?
There are, He said there's only
a bus left going to Savannakhet
Actually... I wanted to go
visit my relatives in the morning
If I go to Savannakhet,
is it still far from Paksan?
Savannakhet to Paksan is about 300... meters
It's 300 kilometers. Sorry, I misspoke
It takes about 5 hours to get there.
So around evening to reach Paksan
5 hours...
But I have a way to get to Vientiane.
Vientiane is very close to Paksan
But can you lend me a bit of money first?
Sure. Take my money, but... can we really go?
We can
We'll fly
- Fly?
- That's right
You're back?
- Is Mom here?
- Upstairs
Thanks
Mom
Why are you here?
Don't want to stay in Pakse anymore?
It's a bit boring there.
I miss Mom and my little sister every day
Wanted to come back to Vientiane
Sweet talker. Why didn't you call first?
Oh, I just brought a tourist around and
dropped some things off at home on the way
In a bit I still have to take him to the hotel
Won't he complain about you doing this?
It's fine. He's a very good person
What are you looking at?
Never seen a kid before?
Are you chasing after my sister?
It's you who's chasing my sister, right?
No. I'm a photographer
I know. You're pretending to take
photos but actually want to chase my sister
No. I'm really here to take photos
Chase her if you want.
Anyway she doesn't have a boyfriend
She always lies to us
saying she has a boyfriend
That's because she's old and still can't
get married. Shame shame. Hahaha...
My mom invites you to eat at home
Okay
At first I thought you were a foreigner,
but Noi said you're Lao
Which road is your house on?
Oh, my dad's house is in Paksan,
very close to Vientiane
Is the whole family here?
Oh, no. Grandpa and the relatives are
My dad went to study in Australia, then...
Met my mom over there
How is it? Is it still fun here?
Mm, I like Laos a lot
I feel it's very peaceful here
Are you still studying, or already working?
I... I'm a photographer
I came to Laos to take photos
Are you married? Or still single?
Mom, eat some vegetables
I still... I'm not married yet
Hello
You finally came back?
Mm, had a high time,
so came back to see the family
What about the client?
Did he dump you, or did you dump him?
No dumping.
He just happens to be coming to Vientiane too
Ah? Did he seduce you, or did you seduce him?
You're crazy. I'm your good friend
He just happens to have business around here.
I just dropped him off
Hello
Perfect timing. You're waiting to get married,
lonely and single
Don't foolishly fall in love with a foreigner
Nonsense.. Impossible.. I already said he's old
And I suspect he's gay
Mm, that's good.
I was so afraid you'd be like my friend Tui
Marrying a foreigner,
together not long then break up
Abandoned wife and kids, irresponsible
I think you should go back to
Luang Prabang to find your old flame
What? We only talked once.
He's not any boyfriend
Then go talk to him a few more times
I think he still loves you
Forget it. I'm not talking to you anymore
I'm sleepy. Let's talk next time
Good night. Bye
Good night
Are you really asleep, or pretending to
sleep and eavesdropping on me?
Looks like really asleep
Drooling... So gross
I never drool when I sleep
Just now you definitely weren't asleep.
Did you hear what I said?
Don't tell anyone else, okay? Promise me
Okay. I want 10,000 Kip as hush money
You're even blackmailing your own sister?
10,000 Kip is too expensive
Yeah.
I'm your real little sister, not someone else
Really? Love your sister?
No money. Want biscuits?
Paksan
Excuse me, is this Mr. Dongmanee's house?
Ah?
Hello
Today, the uncles and aunts will
hold a blessing ceremony for you
Wishing you smooth success
in everything from now on
This ceremony wishes you constant
good fortune and everlasting happiness
Scriptures
Kid, what are you looking at?
Oh, I'm looking at old photos
This photo was taken in 1972
It's your dad
My dad?
He was studying in Australia
Just then the world situation had some changes
Coming and going to Laos
became a very difficult thing
So he stayed over there until today
The other photos are of your uncles,
aunts, and them
Who is this person?
This girl is called Sone, same name as you
- Called Sone?
- Sone
Exactly the same as your name
She was your dad's old girlfriend
She's actually also a distant relative of ours.
She also came today to tie
the white string blessing for you
That's Sone
- She came today too?
- Came to tie the white string for you
She's also our relative
How is it, kid
Grandpa, I'm fine
This time coming to Laos,
what do you feel in your heart?
I...
Thank you
Coming to Laos, I feel here...
is really so beautiful
The people here... are very... harmonious
Quite different from where I live
Living in the city, not as peaceful as here
If you want to come to Laos,
just come live here. Or
are you also worried about
your mom and dad over there?
If I really come to live in Laos,
I think Mom and Dad won't have any objections
You're still hesitating.
Is there something else on your mind?
It's a girl matter, right?
Grandpa, no. It's not like that
If it's not a girl, then it's...
You like strong muscular guys?
No. I still like girls
Really, Grandpa
Hello
Hello. Are you going back?
Mm, I'm going back
Your dad is abroad. Is he well?
You... know my dad?
Of course. We went to school
together as kids and were friends
If you have time, you can come back and visit
Tell him there are still...
many people here who miss him
Tell him the past has faded
Only longing remains
I... will tell Dad
Please take good care of yourself
Okay. You too, kid
- I'll take my leave
- Good luck, kid
You went to the blessing ceremony.
Next you should go do good deeds and make merit
Noi, how do you know I went
to the blessing ceremony?
How wouldn't I know?
Your hands are full of blessing strings
I'm really happy.
The relatives held this ceremony for me
When I was in Bangkok,
I rarely had the chance to participate in these
Then let me take you to various temples
and make up for all the previous ones at once
- Thank you
- It's nothing
There's a legend here.
If an outsider wants to return to Vientiane again
They must make merit and
then lift the Buddha statue
If they can lift it, it means they will
definitely come again in the future
What are you smiling about?
Nothing. Can't I smile for no reason?
Thank you
Thank you
What are you smiling about?
Smiling like an idiot for no reason again?
No. Other things. I can't believe I'd see...
Ah!
How did he get here?
What would you like to order?
You've been looking for a long time
Or do you not understand?
Time to show your true faces
What are you trying to trick me with this time?
Thank you for the gift
Sister, you're joking. This is 6,000 Kip
I don't know who to give it to. I'm not buying
What are you grinning about?
If you want to chase a girl, buy her flowers
Buy some
How much?
6,000 Kip
Mm, okay
Pretty expensive
Just right
Thank you
This is... for you
Thank you
My... work is already finished
To... tonight if you... have time
I'd like to invite you to...
listen to music or something
O... okay
But after 9 o'clock at night, is that okay?
Wh... why?
Because a friend is getting married.
I have to go to her wedding first
By the way, if you have time,
you can come with me
To see what a traditional Lao wedding is like
I think
You don't have to be so polite with me
Wouldn't it be better to go
with someone you're closer to?
For example, the person in the photo
He's in Luang Prabang
Even if I invite him, he wouldn't go
I don't know.
But if you don't want to go, it's fine
Hello
Where are you and sister going to play?
Not going to play. Going to a wedding ceremony
Ah? Going to get married?
Mom, Mom, they're going to get married!
No.
I'm going to Noi's friend's wedding ceremony
Oh, confused
Grandma gave me this dress when Mom
was just a little girl. Try it on
Does this look too old-fashioned, Mom?
This color is too old-fashioned,
and the patterns too
It's outdated. Do you have another one?
Noi, this is traditional clothing.
You have to wear it
But it's too old-fashioned.
I want a new one, I want a new one
Mm, alright
Noi, want to try the blue one?
Brother,
my sister and her friend said you're old
Old?
And gay
Homosexual?
By the way,
when you go out with her, don't get drunk.
She doesn't like people who get drunk
Talking bad about me?
Don't get drunk
Go
Don't get drunk
Hello
Noi, is working in Pakse okay?
Pretty good. By the way, this is my friend.
His name is Sone
- Hello. His called Sone?
- Yeah
Looks quite player. Go sit inside first
- I'll go in later
- See you later
Your wallet
Thank you
Hey, someone said you're very arrogant.
Never seen you smile
Because... I care a lot about
your friend saying I'm a player
Player means handsome
Ah? Why didn't you tell me earlier?
- Player in Lao means handsome?
- Yeah
I... I'm handsome?
Right?
It means I'm very handsome?
That's right
Noi, I'm going over to that table for a bit.
Be right back
Hurry up
What is the dance they're doing called?
Lam vong
Usually at banquets or various celebrations,
everyone dances this dance together
Lam vong
My dad...
seems to have taught me when I was very little
Then you should know how to dance
But I think if someone teaches me,
it would be better
Distinguished guests
On behalf of both the groom and bride's sides
Welcome all the honored guests
To celebrate the birth of a new family
This is the result of the love
between the groom and the bride
Taking this opportunity, I wish
All the guests with happiness and prosperity...
Noi, do you think they really love each other?
People who love each other get married
I... have only recently discovered some things
Sometimes, people...
are together with the person who loves us
Yet we're thinking of someone else
Can we choose our lives?
No no. If it were me, I feel...
I would do everything possible
to be with the person I love
Don't you believe me?
You're drunk
Forget it.. Being able to
get back to your room is lucky for you
I want to say sorry.
I haven't gotten this drunk in a long time
I also can't find my phone
You left it on the table.
Someone just brought it to me this morning
Really?
That's fine too. This way I have a reason to
come find you before going back to Bangkok
You didn't do it on purpose, right?
No.. Are you free tonight?
I am
Then... can you come meet me
at that restaurant by the water?
Sure
There's a floating lantern activity today.
Want to go see it?
Okay okay. Then... let's meet at that there
Okay
Hello
Sone? How have you been lately?
Sorry, I'm his guide. He left his phone with me
Sorry, I might have dialed the wrong number
It's fine. Actually this is Sone's phone.
He forgot it with me
Oh, then please tell him to call Fon
Okay
Hello
Hello
Is Noi here?
Noi went out
Where did she go?
To her grandma's house in Luang Prabang
She asked me to give you back your phone
Thank you
Could you please tell Noi
that I came looking for her?
Okay. I'll tell her
Are you going back?
Goodbye. If you come play again,
don't forget to come see me
I'm leaving
Hello, Dad. I went to Grandpa's house
Hey, it's me
Hey, Mom
Your dad went out.
Tell me about visiting Grandpa. How are they?
Very good
They welcomed me very warmly,
just like Dad went back
No surprise.
Your dad has many lovely relatives
They must miss your dad a lot
Did you meet that woman called Sone?
- Mm
- Is she well?
Uh, she's well
Mom, you know Sone?
I knew from the beginning.
I also know your dad has always missed her
Mom, you...
I'm fine. Don't worry about me
Being able to be with
the person I love is enough
What about Dad?
Hang out with his old classmates like usual
Mom, are you at home?
I'm home alone. I'm cooking
When you come home, remember to call first.
I still remember how to
make your favorite dishes
Okay, Mom. I will
Take care of yourself. I love you
I love you too, Mom. Okay. Bye
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complete your departure
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Vientiane Luang Prabang
Sir, how many more turns until we arrive?
Three more turns and we'll be in Luang Prabang
Left turn, right turn
And dangerous curves
Thank you
How did you get here?
Just came
Can you help me with something?
But I has no money now
Okay... We really have fate
How about this
I printed some photos, including yours
This way it's not free
Remember? The girl next to me in this photo.
Do you remember?
Oh, I remember...
I'm here looking for her.
Have you seen her?
- Mm, I did.. seen her
- Seen her?
Then... where is she?
Oh, here... Stand up first
Sir, please take this person to the pier
I...
I... I have something...
Actually... Noi
The reason I'm here... I want...
Thank you
There's no more wide rice noodles.
Could you have other noodles?
Whatever
Thank you
Actually,
I came to Luang Prabang because I want...
The drink you ordered is also out
Any water is fine. Let me drink a bit first
Wait...
A glass of pure water
Noi, Noi, are you okay?
Actually...
It's just...
Noi, I don't know if the Lao
I'm speaking is correct, but...
But I want to tell you...
Can you do me a favor?
I'm very shy, so I don't dare tell him
I've fallen for someone. Help me..
Help me tell him that I like him
O... kay...
Thank you!
I'm going
Excuse me, is this the address on the paper?
That's right
What does it say on the paper?
It says a guy with messy short hair,
wearing white and green clothes,
has a mustache,
a lot of beard on the chin
Mustache, chin...
Thank you!
Hey.. buddy
- Is this your bicycle?
- It's mine
Buddy, can I borrow it
This way?
- Thank you
- good luck.. man!
Wait, wait a minute. Don't start the boat
Thanks!
The boat has arrived at the stop
Hello
Sorry, I'm leaving first
I don't want to decide anything right now
We've only known each other for a few days
Can you give me some time to
properly think about these past few days?
Noi, you still can't decide anything?
If we're thousands of miles apart,
will we forget each other?
Or will we keep missing each other?
Can you answer me about the future?
If we still want to see each other,
let's meet in this city one year later
If we come and don't meet each other,
it means
the other person has
already forgotten about this
What's left will only be beautiful memories
I'm Fon
I'm already in Europe
I've been here for 2 to 3 weeks
Might work here
If you want to see me,
remember to contact me
Directors
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What?
What are you writing?
Uh, nothing.
Oh!
Keep this your... boyfriend's photo.
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Your Attention Please
I think you should photograph
scenes of ordinary people's lives
Find what makes them appealing
Then compile them into a fresher
photo book and send it to us
We can send you abroad to shoot
Okay, no problem
Uh, you have Lao blood, right?
I think Laos would suit you best
But I heard the next issue is
shooting in Alaska and Tokyo, isn't it?
Because someone has already gone
Go to Laos for just 6 days,
you can try it first
For your first overseas shoot,
going somewhere too far doesn't seem suitable
But... Laos
I...
I don't have any information about Laos, and...
I don't know anything about Laos either
If you send me there,
I might not be able to shoot anything
Sone...
Your photography work
From composition to lighting effects...
These designs are good. I like them a lot
But do you know what's missing?
Depth
The relationship between
the people in the work and society,
with nature, the local customs and culture..
I still don't see it
Next week I said I was going to Sydney.
I don't think I can go anymore
Oh, kid, what's wrong?
I just took a job. I have to go shoot in Laos
In the south, in Pakse
Dad, have you been there?
Mm, I've been. The natural scenery there
is beautiful, and people live very peacefully
But that was more than 30 years ago
It should have changed a lot by now
Kid, you can go to Pakse and
visit your grandpa while you're at it
Your dad says Laos is his second home,
but he's never gone back
We've talked about this many times.
Why bring it up again?
OK OK, Dad. No... it's fine
I think with a guide...
a tour guide, it should be no problem
Hey Noi, you should put on some
makeup and dress up to look prettier
You're a tour guide.
You need to look pleasant for the tourists
Just light makeup is fine
Just listen to me. You'll really look prettier
I'm fine like this. I don't want to put on more
You should do your makeup like me,
then someone will chase after you
On everyone's left is the Xe Don River,
a tributary of the Mekong
The next attraction we're
going to is Wat Phu Champasak
People here come to the temple to
make wishes and pray for blessings
All their wishes come true
because it's very efficacious
Does anyone have something they want to
wish for? Or want to have their fortune told?
I have a question. I want to ask our
guide sister if you have a boyfriend yet?
Not yet..
In the mornings and evenings, Lao people
come here to do good deeds and make merit
On everyone's left is the Buddhist College
There are only two Buddhist colleges in Laos...
Dedicated to researching and teaching Buddhism
One is in Vientiane,
the other is right here in Champasak
Next, let's go eat together. This way, please
Please wait a moment.
Can we take a photo with you?
Sure
Thank you
Thank you!
I want a photo with you too
Okay
Sorry, I don't like this
Hey!
You can't do that
What do those tourists take us for,
groping us like that
Don't they have sisters of their own?
I hate men like that the most
Especially those drivers in the parking lot
They always whistle and make a fuss
Teasing me saying
Where are you going? Want me to take you?
It's really annoying
Miss
Stay away from me
What? I can't hear clearly
What are you looking at? Get lost
- I'm giving you an umbrella
- Get lost, stay away from me
Get lost! Leave right now!
That guy just now lent you an umbrella
Wait
Hello
Where are you? Have you gone to work?
I went to the company,
but there aren't many tourists
So I can take a day off
I had a vehicle accident.
Ah? Are you okay?
The vehicle is fine, but my foot hurts a bit
I still have work. Can you go in my place?
Show a foreigner around the city of Pakse
The pay is 150,000 Kip
Okay, I'll go. The pay is pretty good
Where is he?
You don't even worry about me, your friend
Go find him. He's at Champasak Hotel
Thank you so much. Bye
Hello
Thank you for lending
me the umbrella last night
It's okay. You can speak Lao. I can understand
Ah, you should have said so earlier
Thank you for the umbrella,
and sorry for my bad attitude last night
No, it's fine
Thank you
Sorry, are you the one who needs a guide?
I don't need a guide.
I've been in Laos for many years
Want to buy souvenirs?
Oh, no thanks
Pens
Look, I already have a pen
Look, a watch
This was bought for me by my mom.
I don't want it
Alright, I'll give you a discount. 140,000 Kip
140,000 Kip?
How about this, You take 30,000 Kip from me
Hmm... let me think
Alright, I can go a bit cheaper.
I'm losing money here
103,000 Kip
No, what I mean is,
can you sell me this watch for 30,000 Kip
That cheap is clearly robbery
Then I won't buy it
I don't need these.
If you have food, I'll buy some
Yes yes yes... I have some
Water, water, here's water
Thanks
Thanks
Biscuits and water
What?
Money
These biscuits almost poisoned me
And you still want money from me?
Yes
This is clearly a scam
Take the biscuits back
Hey, hello
Your client is never on time.
I've been waiting here forever!
I thought you had already left.
If not, he must still be waiting for you
When he called earlier, he said he was
waiting outside the lobby on the first floor
A foreigner in green clothes.
Didn't you see him?
When he called you, was he speaking English?
Of course. He's a foreigner
Uh... thanks
Sorry,
are you the one who contacted for a guide?
Yes
My friend didn't make it clear. Sorry I'm late
Oh, you're... my guide?
That's right
Let's go, let's go
French-style old buildings,
constructed during the French rule of Laos
In 1905,
Pakse became the capital of Champasak Province
Most of the old buildings you
see now are over 100 years old
The French also planned
the urban construction of
Pakse,
so it looks more orderly than other cities
Can I ask you something?
You're a foreigner, why can you understand Lao?
My dad is Lao. I'm mixed. Dad is Lao...
Mom is Australian
I grew up in Australia,
then studied in Thailand
After graduating I worked in Thailand
So I haven't been using Lao at all
If you can understand, try speaking a bit
Because... because I don't use it often,
I don't even know who I can speak Lao with
Today, I still need to go...
Here, and...
Don Phapheng Island?
Mm, yes, around there
Can you help me find a guide
who's familiar with that area?
Okay,
I'll tell him to find you at the parking lot
- Thank you
- You're welcome
Hello, Mom. Yes, I'm in Pakse now
The weather is nice,
but I'm still not quite used to the food
I should only stay here for 4 to 5 days
Okay, I'll try my best
Okay, Mom
I love you. Bye
The guide you asked me to find...
I thought about it,
and this guide is the most trustworthy
- Which one?
- Me
I'll be your guide
Driver, let's go
You have time to take me around?
I have time. Let me take you
Want some biscuits?
Not bad. Can earn guide fees and also room fees
Really?
Just letting him sleep in your room for a bit.
Why charge him money?
Ah? You're at the Mekong Delta now?
What's going on?
Didn't you say just around the city of Pakse?
Yeah, but the client wanted to come here,
so I had to bring him
The guide fee is good,
and taking one person isn't any trouble
Is that so?
Does your voice sound a bit too happy?
Have a crush on your client?
No way. I just feel he's a good person at heart
And he's not a foreigner either
He's Lao, but grew up abroad
A Lao person abroad is still a foreigner
Is he handsome or not?
Aiya, he's old, and I suspect he's gay
Really? Let me talk to him.
I want to ask if he has feelings for you
He won't talk to you. He doesn't know you,
and he doesn't like talking much
Brother, brother
What are you doing here?
Brother, this time I'm going
to perform a magic trick for you
I'm going to hide inside this bamboo basket
This exact basket
Then I'll suddenly come
out and stand next to you
No way. You tricked me once this morning.
I don't believe you anymore
If you don't believe me,
I'll treat you to a meal
Treat me to a meal?
Alright then
If you can really do it, I'll give you a reward
If you can't, then treat me to coffee
- Watch carefully
- I'm watching
Brother
Huh?
Reward, reward
Stupid, stupid
Reward
Here, take it
He said he hid in the bamboo basket,
then suddenly appeared behind me
Tapped me on the shoulder
I was watching this basket the whole time.
But how did he...
Can you imagine?
Still not coming out? About to faint?
They've played this trick several times
It wasn't you who found out. Bye!
They're twins. You got tricked
- So they're twins
- Yeah
Come on!
What does Sone Phaiwan mean?
Sone means brave person, a courageous one
Phaiwan means forest
Brave person in the forest?
Mm
Who gave you the name?
My Dad did
But when I was born,
Dad was working in the forests of Bolikhamsai
What's your name?
I'm also called Sone
Really?
I'm not lying. I'm really called Sone
Sone what? The rest?
I'm Sone Phaiwan. What about you?
Sone what?
Just... the last name
Just Sone only
Only Sone?
- Mm
- Who named you?
Also my dad
I think my dad is really something
No way. Because Sone is a girl's name
Ah?
Sone, Sone is a name only girls use
No way
You're tricking me, right?
(Sone is used as a male nickname in Thailand)
Hey, come on. So early
I thought you weren't up yet
Help me hold this
Noi, today we...
We're going to three places
Going to Don Khon, Li Phi, and Don Phapheng
- Have to finish these before dark
- No problem
- Because I have a lot of work tomorrow
- No problem
We'll definitely make it
Sir, let's go
Khone Phapheng Falls originate
from various tributaries of the Mekong
The waterfall islands formed here
cause quite a bit of trouble for boat travel
About 100 years ago,
the French once placed explosives here
Wanting to blast away some
islands so boats could pass freely
They made many efforts but all failed
So the French had to
build bridges and railways,
changing water
transport to land transport
The land transport line
is over 10 kilometers long
Connecting all the waterfall islands here
This place is also called
Four Thousand Islands
Only after crossing the waterfall island
group can boats navigate the Mekong normally
Don Khon, Four Thousand Islands
Hello, Aod?
The bridge built by the French
connecting Don Khon and Don Det...
When did it stop being used?
I don't remember fully.
I only memorized the construction date.
I didn't memorize when it stopped being used
Hello, hello, Aod
Thanks
By the way, Sir,
when did this bridge stop being used?
I think this bridge stopped
being used around 1941
Thanks
Sir, can I ask?
What year did this bridge stop being used?
I remember now.
The French stopped using this bridge in 1941
Afterwards we Lao people still used it,
but not for railway transport
Just as an ordinary bridge
The French stopped using it because
World War II had started at that time
Let's go
Here, he bought a pair of slippers for you
Thank you, granny
Yes yes, this is the road. Follow me
Wait a minute, Noi
We've walked this way before
Are you lost?
We've been going in circles.
We've gone around three times already
Sorry. I really am a guide,
but before I was always in Vientiane
I've only been in Pakse for one week
Can we still make the boat?
Noi, where is the boat?
I told him to pick us up.
We agreed one hour ago
I know, but if we hadn't been going
around in circles, we should have made it
Is he still coming to pick us up or not?
He will definitely come. I've already paid him.
He will definitely come pick us up
You... so you already paid him?
I... if I hadn't given him money yet,
he would definitely come back to pick us up
He will definitely come, because we paid him
Paying means we made an agreement with him
If we already gave him money,
will he still come back?
We should have him come first,
then give him the money
Paying him means we've booked it
If we don't give him money, how would he come?
I don't know if she's dumb or naive
That family is very kind-hearted.
They agreed to let us stay one night
Okay, just treat it as an extra itinerary
Eat up
This is eggplant
Salad
Bamboo shoot soup
Thank you so much
Is it to your taste?
If not, we can buy you some canned fish
No need, no need. It's fine, it's fine
A bit spicy, but I can eat it
All these dishes were made by my wife alone
Try the bamboo shoot soup. It's delicious
Very delicious
I... coincidentally don't have any Kip
Is US dollars okay?
Thank you
Noi, I don't know what I did wrong
I just wanted to thank them
If you give money,
it can also be seen as looking down on them
Because you're a guest.
They just want to treat
guests warmly.
No need for anything in return
So, speaking of returns
You got me lost today,
so you should be a free guide then
I should charge double
And gave you an extra itinerary
Then do you also want to
charge dish washing fees?
I'm dead
Cool, right?
This is a digital camera
It's... a product of new technology
Come, I'll teach you
For example, if I want to shoot...
I shoot the TV. See? It shows up right here
Cool, right?
Then how do the photos come out?
Oh, you want to turn them into printed photos?
This is a memory card
Just take this thing to a shop,
and the shop will help us print out the photos
This is much simpler.
As soon as you take the photo, it comes out
Taken very beautifully
So cold
Just arrange the fish like this
Done
- Thank you, thank you
- It's nothing
We're leaving. Thank you!
- Take this, have it on your trip
- And there's a gift too
Thank you so much!
We're leaving. Goodbye
Bye
Are you sure he'll come back to pick us up?
Of course.
We paid him, so he will definitely come
I waited for you for a long time
yesterday and didn't see you
Today I just happened to see you.
I'll take half the money
I thought you weren't coming
Dad, it's Sone. I'm in southern Laos now
Kid, how does it feel?
I just want to tell you
it's really beautiful here
People still live leisurely lives free
from worldly strife, just like you said, Dad
Dad, I want to go see Grandpa and the relatives
Can you email me the address?
Dad, Dad, can you hear me?
Mm, I'm listening. Going is fine
Taking a bus from Pakse to Paksan isn't far
Why does Dad seem a bit unhappy?
Go ahead. Dad's family is a big family
The relatives also want to meet you
Okay, talk later, Dad
Okay
I've booked the ticket for you.
You'll arrive in Paksan around dawn
Dawn?
Afterwards you can go
take care of your business
Thank you
This is the map
We're in Champasak Province.
Going up is Bolikhamsai
It's quite far. Almost half the country
Next you'll pass through mountain ethnic
villages. Want to go take photos there?
Sure, but are you sure I can catch that bus?
Sure. This time we'll definitely make it
I guarantee
Guarantee like last time
This is the most original
village of the Lao Theung people
Is this real...
Is it really Lao Theung?
- It is real
- Really?
Yes
Oh, they let tourists come in to visit
Careful, careful
You... you can go ahead first
Hey
Mm-hmm
Because...
there's no signal in the mountains...
I just got back to Pakse
Mm, I'm fine. It's super beautiful here
I also wish you could come see it
I want to go too, but work is too busy
I'll just... wait to see your photos
When are you coming back?
You said you wanted to stay there a long time
I... uh...
I booked the ticket
The bus left
How could it leave? You told me it departs at 5.
There's still 15 minutes until then
Full
But I called and booked with you
Why did you still sell
the ticket to someone else?
They had money.
When you called, you didn't give me money
But I already promised the client.
What do you want me to do?
Are there other routes I can take?
There are, He said there's only
a bus left going to Savannakhet
Actually... I wanted to go
visit my relatives in the morning
If I go to Savannakhet,
is it still far from Paksan?
Savannakhet to Paksan is about 300... meters
It's 300 kilometers. Sorry, I misspoke
It takes about 5 hours to get there.
So around evening to reach Paksan
5 hours...
But I have a way to get to Vientiane.
Vientiane is very close to Paksan
But can you lend me a bit of money first?
Sure. Take my money, but... can we really go?
We can
We'll fly
- Fly?
- That's right
You're back?
- Is Mom here?
- Upstairs
Thanks
Mom
Why are you here?
Don't want to stay in Pakse anymore?
It's a bit boring there.
I miss Mom and my little sister every day
Wanted to come back to Vientiane
Sweet talker. Why didn't you call first?
Oh, I just brought a tourist around and
dropped some things off at home on the way
In a bit I still have to take him to the hotel
Won't he complain about you doing this?
It's fine. He's a very good person
What are you looking at?
Never seen a kid before?
Are you chasing after my sister?
It's you who's chasing my sister, right?
No. I'm a photographer
I know. You're pretending to take
photos but actually want to chase my sister
No. I'm really here to take photos
Chase her if you want.
Anyway she doesn't have a boyfriend
She always lies to us
saying she has a boyfriend
That's because she's old and still can't
get married. Shame shame. Hahaha...
My mom invites you to eat at home
Okay
At first I thought you were a foreigner,
but Noi said you're Lao
Which road is your house on?
Oh, my dad's house is in Paksan,
very close to Vientiane
Is the whole family here?
Oh, no. Grandpa and the relatives are
My dad went to study in Australia, then...
Met my mom over there
How is it? Is it still fun here?
Mm, I like Laos a lot
I feel it's very peaceful here
Are you still studying, or already working?
I... I'm a photographer
I came to Laos to take photos
Are you married? Or still single?
Mom, eat some vegetables
I still... I'm not married yet
Hello
You finally came back?
Mm, had a high time,
so came back to see the family
What about the client?
Did he dump you, or did you dump him?
No dumping.
He just happens to be coming to Vientiane too
Ah? Did he seduce you, or did you seduce him?
You're crazy. I'm your good friend
He just happens to have business around here.
I just dropped him off
Hello
Perfect timing. You're waiting to get married,
lonely and single
Don't foolishly fall in love with a foreigner
Nonsense.. Impossible.. I already said he's old
And I suspect he's gay
Mm, that's good.
I was so afraid you'd be like my friend Tui
Marrying a foreigner,
together not long then break up
Abandoned wife and kids, irresponsible
I think you should go back to
Luang Prabang to find your old flame
What? We only talked once.
He's not any boyfriend
Then go talk to him a few more times
I think he still loves you
Forget it. I'm not talking to you anymore
I'm sleepy. Let's talk next time
Good night. Bye
Good night
Are you really asleep, or pretending to
sleep and eavesdropping on me?
Looks like really asleep
Drooling... So gross
I never drool when I sleep
Just now you definitely weren't asleep.
Did you hear what I said?
Don't tell anyone else, okay? Promise me
Okay. I want 10,000 Kip as hush money
You're even blackmailing your own sister?
10,000 Kip is too expensive
Yeah.
I'm your real little sister, not someone else
Really? Love your sister?
No money. Want biscuits?
Paksan
Excuse me, is this Mr. Dongmanee's house?
Ah?
Hello
Today, the uncles and aunts will
hold a blessing ceremony for you
Wishing you smooth success
in everything from now on
This ceremony wishes you constant
good fortune and everlasting happiness
Scriptures
Kid, what are you looking at?
Oh, I'm looking at old photos
This photo was taken in 1972
It's your dad
My dad?
He was studying in Australia
Just then the world situation had some changes
Coming and going to Laos
became a very difficult thing
So he stayed over there until today
The other photos are of your uncles,
aunts, and them
Who is this person?
This girl is called Sone, same name as you
- Called Sone?
- Sone
Exactly the same as your name
She was your dad's old girlfriend
She's actually also a distant relative of ours.
She also came today to tie
the white string blessing for you
That's Sone
- She came today too?
- Came to tie the white string for you
She's also our relative
How is it, kid
Grandpa, I'm fine
This time coming to Laos,
what do you feel in your heart?
I...
Thank you
Coming to Laos, I feel here...
is really so beautiful
The people here... are very... harmonious
Quite different from where I live
Living in the city, not as peaceful as here
If you want to come to Laos,
just come live here. Or
are you also worried about
your mom and dad over there?
If I really come to live in Laos,
I think Mom and Dad won't have any objections
You're still hesitating.
Is there something else on your mind?
It's a girl matter, right?
Grandpa, no. It's not like that
If it's not a girl, then it's...
You like strong muscular guys?
No. I still like girls
Really, Grandpa
Hello
Hello. Are you going back?
Mm, I'm going back
Your dad is abroad. Is he well?
You... know my dad?
Of course. We went to school
together as kids and were friends
If you have time, you can come back and visit
Tell him there are still...
many people here who miss him
Tell him the past has faded
Only longing remains
I... will tell Dad
Please take good care of yourself
Okay. You too, kid
- I'll take my leave
- Good luck, kid
You went to the blessing ceremony.
Next you should go do good deeds and make merit
Noi, how do you know I went
to the blessing ceremony?
How wouldn't I know?
Your hands are full of blessing strings
I'm really happy.
The relatives held this ceremony for me
When I was in Bangkok,
I rarely had the chance to participate in these
Then let me take you to various temples
and make up for all the previous ones at once
- Thank you
- It's nothing
There's a legend here.
If an outsider wants to return to Vientiane again
They must make merit and
then lift the Buddha statue
If they can lift it, it means they will
definitely come again in the future
What are you smiling about?
Nothing. Can't I smile for no reason?
Thank you
Thank you
What are you smiling about?
Smiling like an idiot for no reason again?
No. Other things. I can't believe I'd see...
Ah!
How did he get here?
What would you like to order?
You've been looking for a long time
Or do you not understand?
Time to show your true faces
What are you trying to trick me with this time?
Thank you for the gift
Sister, you're joking. This is 6,000 Kip
I don't know who to give it to. I'm not buying
What are you grinning about?
If you want to chase a girl, buy her flowers
Buy some
How much?
6,000 Kip
Mm, okay
Pretty expensive
Just right
Thank you
This is... for you
Thank you
My... work is already finished
To... tonight if you... have time
I'd like to invite you to...
listen to music or something
O... okay
But after 9 o'clock at night, is that okay?
Wh... why?
Because a friend is getting married.
I have to go to her wedding first
By the way, if you have time,
you can come with me
To see what a traditional Lao wedding is like
I think
You don't have to be so polite with me
Wouldn't it be better to go
with someone you're closer to?
For example, the person in the photo
He's in Luang Prabang
Even if I invite him, he wouldn't go
I don't know.
But if you don't want to go, it's fine
Hello
Where are you and sister going to play?
Not going to play. Going to a wedding ceremony
Ah? Going to get married?
Mom, Mom, they're going to get married!
No.
I'm going to Noi's friend's wedding ceremony
Oh, confused
Grandma gave me this dress when Mom
was just a little girl. Try it on
Does this look too old-fashioned, Mom?
This color is too old-fashioned,
and the patterns too
It's outdated. Do you have another one?
Noi, this is traditional clothing.
You have to wear it
But it's too old-fashioned.
I want a new one, I want a new one
Mm, alright
Noi, want to try the blue one?
Brother,
my sister and her friend said you're old
Old?
And gay
Homosexual?
By the way,
when you go out with her, don't get drunk.
She doesn't like people who get drunk
Talking bad about me?
Don't get drunk
Go
Don't get drunk
Hello
Noi, is working in Pakse okay?
Pretty good. By the way, this is my friend.
His name is Sone
- Hello. His called Sone?
- Yeah
Looks quite player. Go sit inside first
- I'll go in later
- See you later
Your wallet
Thank you
Hey, someone said you're very arrogant.
Never seen you smile
Because... I care a lot about
your friend saying I'm a player
Player means handsome
Ah? Why didn't you tell me earlier?
- Player in Lao means handsome?
- Yeah
I... I'm handsome?
Right?
It means I'm very handsome?
That's right
Noi, I'm going over to that table for a bit.
Be right back
Hurry up
What is the dance they're doing called?
Lam vong
Usually at banquets or various celebrations,
everyone dances this dance together
Lam vong
My dad...
seems to have taught me when I was very little
Then you should know how to dance
But I think if someone teaches me,
it would be better
Distinguished guests
On behalf of both the groom and bride's sides
Welcome all the honored guests
To celebrate the birth of a new family
This is the result of the love
between the groom and the bride
Taking this opportunity, I wish
All the guests with happiness and prosperity...
Noi, do you think they really love each other?
People who love each other get married
I... have only recently discovered some things
Sometimes, people...
are together with the person who loves us
Yet we're thinking of someone else
Can we choose our lives?
No no. If it were me, I feel...
I would do everything possible
to be with the person I love
Don't you believe me?
You're drunk
Forget it.. Being able to
get back to your room is lucky for you
I want to say sorry.
I haven't gotten this drunk in a long time
I also can't find my phone
You left it on the table.
Someone just brought it to me this morning
Really?
That's fine too. This way I have a reason to
come find you before going back to Bangkok
You didn't do it on purpose, right?
No.. Are you free tonight?
I am
Then... can you come meet me
at that restaurant by the water?
Sure
There's a floating lantern activity today.
Want to go see it?
Okay okay. Then... let's meet at that there
Okay
Hello
Sone? How have you been lately?
Sorry, I'm his guide. He left his phone with me
Sorry, I might have dialed the wrong number
It's fine. Actually this is Sone's phone.
He forgot it with me
Oh, then please tell him to call Fon
Okay
Hello
Hello
Is Noi here?
Noi went out
Where did she go?
To her grandma's house in Luang Prabang
She asked me to give you back your phone
Thank you
Could you please tell Noi
that I came looking for her?
Okay. I'll tell her
Are you going back?
Goodbye. If you come play again,
don't forget to come see me
I'm leaving
Hello, Dad. I went to Grandpa's house
Hey, it's me
Hey, Mom
Your dad went out.
Tell me about visiting Grandpa. How are they?
Very good
They welcomed me very warmly,
just like Dad went back
No surprise.
Your dad has many lovely relatives
They must miss your dad a lot
Did you meet that woman called Sone?
- Mm
- Is she well?
Uh, she's well
Mom, you know Sone?
I knew from the beginning.
I also know your dad has always missed her
Mom, you...
I'm fine. Don't worry about me
Being able to be with
the person I love is enough
What about Dad?
Hang out with his old classmates like usual
Mom, are you at home?
I'm home alone. I'm cooking
When you come home, remember to call first.
I still remember how to
make your favorite dishes
Okay, Mom. I will
Take care of yourself. I love you
I love you too, Mom. Okay. Bye
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Vientiane Luang Prabang
Sir, how many more turns until we arrive?
Three more turns and we'll be in Luang Prabang
Left turn, right turn
And dangerous curves
Thank you
How did you get here?
Just came
Can you help me with something?
But I has no money now
Okay... We really have fate
How about this
I printed some photos, including yours
This way it's not free
Remember? The girl next to me in this photo.
Do you remember?
Oh, I remember...
I'm here looking for her.
Have you seen her?
- Mm, I did.. seen her
- Seen her?
Then... where is she?
Oh, here... Stand up first
Sir, please take this person to the pier
I...
I... I have something...
Actually... Noi
The reason I'm here... I want...
Thank you
There's no more wide rice noodles.
Could you have other noodles?
Whatever
Thank you
Actually,
I came to Luang Prabang because I want...
The drink you ordered is also out
Any water is fine. Let me drink a bit first
Wait...
A glass of pure water
Noi, Noi, are you okay?
Actually...
It's just...
Noi, I don't know if the Lao
I'm speaking is correct, but...
But I want to tell you...
Can you do me a favor?
I'm very shy, so I don't dare tell him
I've fallen for someone. Help me..
Help me tell him that I like him
O... kay...
Thank you!
I'm going
Excuse me, is this the address on the paper?
That's right
What does it say on the paper?
It says a guy with messy short hair,
wearing white and green clothes,
has a mustache,
a lot of beard on the chin
Mustache, chin...
Thank you!
Hey.. buddy
- Is this your bicycle?
- It's mine
Buddy, can I borrow it
This way?
- Thank you
- good luck.. man!
Wait, wait a minute. Don't start the boat
Thanks!
The boat has arrived at the stop
Hello
Sorry, I'm leaving first
I don't want to decide anything right now
We've only known each other for a few days
Can you give me some time to
properly think about these past few days?
Noi, you still can't decide anything?
If we're thousands of miles apart,
will we forget each other?
Or will we keep missing each other?
Can you answer me about the future?
If we still want to see each other,
let's meet in this city one year later
If we come and don't meet each other,
it means
the other person has
already forgotten about this
What's left will only be beautiful memories
I'm Fon
I'm already in Europe
I've been here for 2 to 3 weeks
Might work here
If you want to see me,
remember to contact me
Directors
SAKCHAI DEENAN & ANOUSONE SIRISACKDA