Tahong (2024) Movie Script

Looks like the weather's
in our favor today, Goyo.
We've harvested a lot of mussels.
What a good day.
These are all fresh. Wonderful.
Yeah, just like you, fresh.
Goyo, cut it out.
I worked hard to harvest today.
Come on.
- Cut it out.
- Come on.
Control your lust, will you?
Someone might see us.
We're in a secluded part of the shore.
No one will see us.
- Are you sure?
- Yeah.
- You know the drill, okay?
- Come on, Mira...
You understand, right?
I still want to give
a better life to my father.
So, please...
Yeah, sure.
Same as before...
I wont put it in,
Ill just rub against it.
- Okay?
- Okay.
Goyo...
Wait.
- Theres someone.
- There isnt.
Lets continue later.
Hand me my shirt.
- Youre really cheeky.
- Wait, let me finish.
Hold on, Goyo.
- Goyo...
- Yeah?
I see something.
Lets take a look.
Goyo!
Is this real?
Are they really going
to demolish our place?
Yeah, I heard from other mussel farmers,
there's a reclamation project.
Everyone is against it
because well lose our livelihood.
Moreover, it wont bring any good
to the environment.
We cant let this happen.
We need to do something.
- How?
- I dont know.
- Stop the demolition!
- Fight the reclamation!
- Stop the demolition!
- Stop the demolition!
- Stop the demolition!
- Stop the demolition on our mussel farm!
- Stop!
- Stop!
- Stop the demolition!
- Stop the demolition!
We will fight!
- We will fight!
- Stop the demolition!
Dad, are you okay?
Stop the demolition!
We cant lose our mussel farm.
Asides from inheriting
that job from my parents,
its our only livelihood, my dear.
- Stop the demolition!
- Stop!
One more year,
- Stop the demolition!
- Stop!
youll be in college.
- Stop the demolition!
- Stop!
Well get through this.
- Stop!
- Stop!
Just remember...
- Stop the demolition!
- Stop!
I dont want you to end up like me,
dont end up like me.
You must finish your studies.
Do you understand?
Yes, Dad.
Im with you in this fight.
For our fellow mussel farmers
and for our livelihood.
Stop the demolition!
You can...
Stop the demolition!
I... I...
Dad, whats happening?
Dad, are you okay?
- Dad?
- I...
Dad? Dad.
- Whats happening to him?
- Dad! Help!
- Help! Help us!
- Call an ambulance!
Dad, whats happening to you?
- Here.
- Watch it.
Careful, dad.
Hold this, love. Thank you.
Here, have some water.
Are you okay, dad?
- Lay...
- Okay, lets lay you down.
Slowly...
There.
Thank...
Thank... Thank you...
Hes thanking you, love.
Hows your dad?
Hes still not back to how he was.
The doctor said my father needs therapy.
If not, he wont be able
to speak, or walk again.
We dont have any money...
My father is all I have left, Goyo.
Weve been together since we were kids.
Im here to help you.
Dont think that youre alone,
you need to stay strong...
Be brave, okay?
Good morning.
May I speak with our Barangay Captain?
Hes busy. He has a lot of things to do.
Come back some other time.
Is that so?
What day might he be
available for a meeting?
- I dont know yet.
- Okay, Ill just come back then.
Whos that I hear
asking to speak with me, Talia?
Good morning, Captain. Uh...
I just wanted to ask if there's still a way
to stop the demolition of the mussel farm?
Are you one of the protesters
- thats trying to stop the demolition?
- Yes, sir.
Come to my office.
Lets talk in private.
If you dont mind me asking,
who was that woman that I spoke with?
Oh, thats Talia, my first councilor.
Why?
Ah nothing, sir.
Dont worry about her,
thats just how Talia is.
But once you get to know her,
shes really kind.
Whats your name again?
Ah, Im Mira, daughter of a fisherman.
Thats a beautiful name. It suits you.
Come, have a seat.
You mentioned something
about the fishing port earlier?
Yes, its our livelihood,
my fathers and mine.
We really need the income
because he had a stroke.
Im sorry to hear that.
- How old are you, Mira?
- Im eighteen, sir.
- Are you still studying?
- Yes, sir. But...
But I might have to stop
if we lose the fishing port.
Dont do that, dear.
That would be such a waste.
You can balance studying and working.
You can still study while you work.
Here at my office, you can work part-time.
You can work here
to earn for your allowance,
while I try to find a way
to stop the demolition.
Im against it too.
The tasks here are simple.
I really try to help young people like you.
You just have to hand out flyers,
encouraging the youth
to join our activities.
Then, just report here regularly,
and thats it.
- Sure, I can do that, sir.
- Good.
Thank you so much, sir.
Its nothing, Mira.
I can see youre a good daughter,
which is why
I wont hesitate to help you...
- Thank you, sir.
- Sure.
So, Ill expect you here
first thing tomorrow, okay?
- Yes I will, sir.
- Okay, good.
- Thank you again, sir.
- Okay, take care, Mira.
Can you believe it?
Our captain is so kind.
Theres hope now that the demolition
might not push through.
Our neighbors will be so happy
when they hear this.
Thats the charm of my girlfriend.
- Oh, stop flattering me.
- Im serious...
Thats why you won me over too...
Youre being cheeky.
Hey, thats take two for today.
Love...
Maybe now you can finally let me
put my thing in your fresh mussel?
Dont worry, well get there.
For now, just enjoy my mussel
since its freshly washed.
I love you.
I love you too.
Youre so cute.
Thats enough for today.
Everything weve been fighting for
wont go to waste, Dad.
For the sake
of our fellow fishermen, right?
I even got a job at the District Hall.
Thats extra income for us.
Just hold on, okay?
Youre going to get better.
I wont accept anything less.
Well still go abroad
once I finish my studies.
Then Ill have a big house built for you
once I have a job.
Ill open a restaurant
with mussels as the specialty.
And youll be swimming in money.
Ill give us the life we deserve.
I promise you that, Dad.
- Thank...
- Whats that, Dad?
Thank you...
I love you so much too, Dad.
Everything will be okay.
Trust me.
Here is okay.
- Take care.
- Okay.
- Ill get going.
- Take care of yourself.
- I love you.
- I love you too.
- Ill head inside. Bye.
- Take care. I love you.
I love you too.
Return that to the owner.
Sorry, our files here are really messy.
Its easy, it just takes time.
Here, you just arrange these by date.
These documents right here,
you just need to put them
in their proper folders.
We have different folders
such as daily income,
action plans, you just have
to organize them properly.
Copy, ma'am.
This here, you just have to
arrange them alphabetically.
- You can handle that.
- Okay.
And if there are missing files
or you need to copy something,
we have a photocopier and a printer.
Be careful with that.
Okay.
I need to go to a meeting,
are you good?
Yes, maam. I can manage.
Thats good. When I get back,
I hope its all done.
- Yes, ma'am. Take care.
- You too.
Theres so many...
Geez...
Oh!
Youre a real hard worker, Mira, huh?
Oh...
Oh, good morning, sir.
Sorry...
- Sorry, sir.
- Its okay.
How do I... Im sorry, sir.
Dad!
What happened here?
Where the hell is that sitter?
Looks like she left your father.
If she hadnt, this wouldnt have happened.
Dad, your wound is so big.
- Lets bring him to the clinic.
- Okay, love.
Wait, let me clear this up.
We cant ignore this, Dad.
Thats the only part you can move.
Love...
Do you have any money with you?
- I dont have any.
- Ive already used up my allowance.
- Cheers!
- Youre the best, sir.
Dont worry, Ill be quick.
Ill message you
when Im ready to be picked up.
Take care on your way home.
- I dont drink, sorry, sir.
- Thats okay.
Oh no, Im sorry!
Its okay.
Ill just dry it off.
You got wet, Mira...
- Oh, no.
- Do you have clothes to change to?
No, I dont, sir.
But it's fine, itll dry off quickly.
We have clothes from the donation drive.
Maybe Mira can use one for now, sir?
- Sure, its fine.
- Okay.
Then, you can take her
to my office to change.
- Okay. Come with me.
- Thank you.
- Thank you, sir. Happy birthday!
- Thank you.
- Hey...
- Hello, maam.
- Are you okay?
- Yeah.
- Here, you can wear these.
- Thank you.
- Ill just put this...
- Sure.
Come on, dont be shy.
Whatever you have, I have too.
Okay, ma'am...
- Good. It fits you.
- Good evening, sir.
Evening.
You may go now, Talia.
- You can leave us alone.
- Okay, sir. You good, Mira?
- Yeah.
- Thank you.
Sir, I brought you some food.
This is the best I could manage
for your birthday.
Its mussels in coconut milk.
I cooked it myself.
Wow! Special mussels in coconut milk, hm?
- Have a seat.
- Thank you.
Lets take a look...
Wow.
Smells good. Miras mussels
looks nice, and reddish inside.
Mhm!
This might be
the best birthday gift Ive ever received.
Your mussel is so good.
Join me for a drink.
Oh, sir, I dont drink.
- Come on.
- Sir...
Honestly, I just came here to
ask about the status of the fish port.
We badly need money, sir.
Lets talk while we drink.
Come on, its my birthday.
Come on, Mira. Drink it.
Yes, just like that.
In the end, youll start to like it.
Good. Now, try this
Here, try this...
Here.
- Just puff it.
- Sir, I dont know how to...
Thats why Ill teach you.
Take a drag on it.
There, good...
Just take a drag...
Take a long drag
Good...
Thats okay.
Thats how it really is...
- It smells bad, sir.
- Take one more drag.
Come on.
One more... You can do it.
There you go. Good...
Feels good, right?
Pass it here.
Just like this.
Right?
Youre turning red...
Are you okay? Mira?
Are you okay?
Sir, hows the demolition stoppage going?
You said we would talk about it.
Theres still a long process ahead.
Theres a possibility it might proceed.
But Im looking into it.
But I thought you were
already working on it, sir?
Yes, I am. In fact, Im already
working on it through my connections
And when they do come through...
everything will be fixed.
Im sure of that.
But if you want to speed things up,
you can do something for me.
You can make me
happy for my birthday.
Come on, do this for me.
Ill do... Ill do anything, sir...
For the sake of our livelihood.
Really? Youll do anything?
Come on, Mira.
Hmm?
- Take this off, Mira.
- Sir...
Just let me.
Captain...
Don't...
It hurts...
Captain, it hurts...
It hurts, Captain...
Sir, it hurts...
Thats okay, Mira.
There...
There...
Mira...
It hurts...
Keep going.
Go on. Keep going.
Yes, go on.
Yes...
Mira, Im getting...
You didnt even answer any of my calls.
I dont even know if you made it home.
Not now, Goyo.
Im tired... Please.
Im sorry. Im just tired.
- Not today, okay?
- Wow! Nice excuse...
Are you hiding something from me?
Im not hiding anything from you.
Im just really tired.
Is that hard to understand?
Im just asking what happened
to you at that party.
What do you want? I said Im tired.
Not today, please.
Thats all you have to say?
Stop it, Goyo.
Im tired, dont you understand?
Im tired. Im very tired.
Goyo!
The announcement is gone
Weve been receiving
negative comments online
because of that reclamation project.
Especially from environmental activists.
Anyone? Can someone answer me?
Our PR department
is already working on it.
Just now?
Mira, can you pick that up?
Good...
Please close the door, Mira.
Whats all these paperwork?
- Sir...
- Come here.
Do you hear me?
Uh...
I've told our social media managers
to be careful
when responding to comments.
You should!
I won't allow this issue
ruin my reputation.
How about your constituents, Douglas?
Uh...
Yes, Mayor, Im on it.
Good.
How about the others?
Come here.
I'll also call for a press conference,
so we can address
their concerns, Mayor.
Uh, Captain...
Whats the news about the demolition?
Is it still going to happen?
Didnt you hear that its problematic?
Do you think it will still push through?
Of course not.
Get dressed, then get out.
Im still in a meeting.
Get out.
Yes, Captain.
Whats the problem? Talk to me.
What is it now, Goyo?
Ever since you started
working at the District Hall
youve changed
the way you treat me.
Lets talk some other day, please?
Do you even still love me?
I like you, but I have
other priorities right now.
Tell me. Ill understand.
Not now...
What are you doing?
What the hell is this?
- Whose semen is this?
- What are you talking about?
Youre such a liar. Admit it.
Has someone else been with you?
What the...
What the hell...
No. I would only give this to you, Goyo.
Ive cared for you for so long...
I would only give this to you, Goyo.
I waited because I respected you.
And you just give yourself to someone else?
Theres no one, Goyo.
Shit!
Goyo...
Goyo!
Goyo...
Please, have mercy.
This is all we have to live on.
Theres nothing we can do.
Were just following orders.
Were just following orders.
- Please, have mercy.
- Theres nothing we can do.
- Why is this up again?
- Weve already asked you several times.
- We cant do anything. Sorry.
- Sir!
Yesterday I passed by the shore.
The demolition sign is up again.
Dont worry. Im handling it.
I thought you were
going to stop the demolition?
Why does it seem like the contractor
has become more aggressive?
Thats enough. Just relax...
Come here.
Dont worry, Ill take care of it.
Dont you worry. Just do what I want.
Sir...
We cant lose our clam digging business.
It was passed down...
It was passed down
from my grandparents.
- Shit...
- Sir, the demolition...
All you ever talk about is that demolition.
All I hear from you is that demolition
and that damn clam business.
It's driving me crazy, you know!
Wait, sir...
You promised you would
save our business.
I did everything
you wanted, right?
You enjoyed it too, right?
What are you complaining about?
If you mention it one more time,
youll regret it, understood?
Youll regret it.
- What is it?
- Sir...
- Whats happening here?
- We were just talking about her father...
Uh...
Your guests are already here, sir.
Tell them Ill be out in a minute.
Dont cry here.
You wont come back
to this office, okay?
Youre done. Youre fired.
Damn you.
Sir, this is the agenda of your meeting
regarding the accounting,
and here is the list of the guests.
- Yeah, yeah, thats good.
- Okay, sir.
Hello, Auntie.
This is Mira.
Im Moisess daughter...
Im sorry for calling this late...
But Dad had a stroke...
I dont have anyone else to turn to...
Auntie? Hello?
Hello?
Dont worry, Dad.
I wont abandon you.
Ill find a way
for both of us to survive.
Im sorry...
I cant...
I cant do anything...
I cant help...
Sorry...
Im sorry, my dear...
Hey.
Didnt I tell you not to come back here?
Talia will just give you your salary...
Im pregnant.
What are you talking about?
- And youre the father...
- Me?
Me? What the hell
are you talking about?
Youre making up stories, you crazy bitch.
I was a virgin when
something happened to us.
So what? Whos to say
Im not the only one fucking you?
You bitch...
That baby youre carrying isnt mine.
Its not mine, you bitch!
You idiot! That's not my child!
Its someone elses child.
Probably one of the
other guys screwing you!
It would never be my child.
Get that into your head.
Stupid!
Hello...
I have a job for you.
Goyo...
Please forgive me, Goyo...
Goyo!
Goyo...
I need your help.
I have no one else to turn to.
You want us to have sex, right?
Im yours.
Im ready. Im all yours, Goyo.
How can you give that to me
if youve already given it to the Captain?
What are you talking about?
I know something happened between you
and the Captain on his birthday.
I didnt want that to happen.
I couldnt think of any other way
to support my father and this place.
You denied it! You didnt just
lie to me, you also deceived me!
I regret it, okay?
Please, forgive me, Goyo.
Forgive me, Goyo...
Forgive me...
Please, forgive me.
Im sorry... Im really sorry...
Im really sorry, Goyo...
Hello, boss.
Im here at their house.
Okay, boss.
Dad!
Dad.
Dad!
Dad!
Dad, wake up!
Dad!
Dad!
Screw all of you!
Youve taken all I have!
You took everything!
Dad!
Im sorry, Dad...
Hey!
Douglas!
Come out, you son of a bitch!
You son of a bitch.
Come out and face me.
You didnt even have mercy for my father...
He was defenseless...
but what did you do?
You killed him...
You killed him! You monster!
You left me with nothing!
My life...
My dignity...
My womanhood...
You took everything,
and you still had my father killed.
Mira?
Mira, what...
- Dont touch me!
- Thats enough.
- Dont touch me.
- Enough.
Don't touch me!
Stop crying, Mira...
- Dont touch me...
- Its okay...
- Dont touch me...
- That's enough, Mira!
Its okay...
Come with me. You need to stand up
and come with me.
- Lets go.
- I dont want to...
Lets go!
What you did earlier at the hall was scary.
Good thing the Captain wasnt there.
I want to take revenge for my dad.
What can I do to help?
- Youll help me?
- Why not?
Mira...
listen to me.
Ive liked you for a long time.
So whatever you want me to do,
Ill do it.
Im ready to help.
Mira?
Hello, maam.
I cooked mussels on coconut milk.
It looks good.
- You want to taste, maam?
- Dont be so formal...
Okay, let me have a taste.
Careful.
You got something...
Careful.
Good afternoon, sir.
I have some food for you.
- It looks delicious.
- Have a taste.
You cooked this, Talia?
- See for yourself...
- Okay.
Looks good.
Its delicious.
If only I knew
your mussels tasted this good...
Eat more of it, sir...
Finish it all.
Tastes good, right?
Good, right?
Good?
A mussel is all it takes...
Indeed it is.
Goddam--
Tastes good?
Here are the documents
you asked for, Captain.
Thank you, my future first lady.
Lots of work again. Good thing I have...