The Day After Valentine's (2018) Movie Script
Where are you hanging out?
It's just the 13th.
Are you having fun?
Hello?
Hello?
Hello, who's this?
So you haven't saved my number...
Lani?
Lani!
Sorry...
What's up?
Miss Tess and I just had dinner
in that area.
I don't want to go home yet.
Can I still come?
Um, sure.
Uh...
What time will you be here?
In about 15 minutes.
All right. Uh, see you!
Bye.
Sir, we're closed already.
The sign says you're open.
What?
The sign says you're open.
We're closed.
I'm already inside.
What do you need, sir?
Do you have arm socks?
What?
Arm socks.
The ones worn by bikers.
Ah, the ones worn by tricycle drivers.
-Yes.
-Wait...
There! That's all we have.
Hey!
Sir...
I'm sorry...
I just thought...
I'm sorry!
We're actually really closed, sir.
You just pushed it! Hurry up.
I'm buying them all.
Ten pairs, including that one...
P 699.
Keep the change.
Want me to wrap the one you're wearing?
No need.
I received 700. Thank you.
Shit.
Miss, do you sell umbrellas?
Or raincoats?
Exam?
Nope.
A lazy high school student's homework.
Your brother?
I do this as a sideline.
Nice.
I'll go ahead.
How will you get home?
I'll walk.
You might get wet and sick.
Good then.
They say when you're sick,
that's when you find out who loves you.
Whatever.
You're melodramatic.
Oh, am I?
Look at you.
You're the one who's cutting.
Hey, look...
It stopped raining.
Which way are you headed?
Which way are you headed?
I'm going this way.
Bye.
Hey!
Um...
What I said earlier...
I'm not underestimating you.
Believe me, I've been there.
You've hurt yourself before?
I don't believe in...
physically harming yourself.
I've had my own share of madness
just to get attention.
You think I do this for attention?
What? No!
Sorry, I don't mean that.
Um...
Wrong choice of words. Uh...
I think it's more...
a cry for help?
Is that it?
Did you succeed?
Where?
Getting attention?
Getting help.
No.
That's my point.
It's useless.
So stop.
Have you had dinner?
Come on, let's eat!
Mmm.
I know a good place.
Sorry.
Lani!
-Hey, Lani!
-You're Lani!
-Wow!
-You look gorgeous!
Thank you!
Kai has been telling us about you.
-Thank you.
-Sit here.
Have a seat.
-Thanks.
-Wow!
I missed you, Miss Repairman.
I missed you too, Broken Boy.
Kai...
Hey, Lani.
Guys, this is Lani. She's my friend.
Hi.
Have a seat.
How was Hawaii?
Oh, great!
You won't believe this.
It's actually the first time
I ever played the ukulele.
Lani...
Are you okay?
Bro, we were talking
about this one time...
Lani. Lani!
Are you okay?
What?
I'm asking if you're okay.
Of course.
Oh, my God!
This is my jam!
Lani...
Lani, you're drunk.
I'm not drunk.
What are you talking about?
I'm not drunk. Let's dance.
-I told you!
-You're drunk already.
If I was drunk, I would have
kissed you right here, right now.
Even though I'm so tempted, I didn't.
Should I give in to temptation?
Let's go.
I don't want, I'll dance here.
-Come on.
-Dance first.
-Whoa!
-Whoa!
-Come with me.
I'll just drive her home.
-Bye!
-Need a hand?
I got this.
Last time you drove me,
you said you'd come back for me.
Remember that?
Wow!
He's now confident to expose his arm.
Lani, are you okay?
That's a stupid question.
You know I'll always answer yes.
Does anybody ever admit they're not okay?
No one!
So enough asking if I'm okay.
Out with it.
It's Valentine's Day tomorrow.
Let's hang out?
Sorry, I can't.
Need to go back to La Union.
I'll visit you the day after Valentine's.
Last year,
we were together on Valentine's.
Now, I'm only good for the day after.
It's Valentine's tomorrow!
Yeah! Happy V-Day!
You have a date?
Let's go out tomorrow?
Among the couples here, who do
you think will eventually break up?
That couple to my right.
-Them?
-Don't point!
-I'm just making sure.
-But don't point!
-So them?
-Yes.
Why do you say so?
Just look at the guy.
He's not so good-looking.
So the girl loved him
not because of his looks...
But because of his?
Heart?
Brains?
Soul?
-Money?
-Hey!
-Who knows?
-You're mean.
You, who do you think
will end up together?
-All of them, I guess.
-Really?
Yeah.
They wouldn't endure this overcrowded
place on Valentine's Day
if they weren't in love.
So, yeah, all of them.
Wow!
Optimistic.
Don't you want them
to all end up together?
Well, it's not that.
Sir, here you go.
-Thank you!
-Thank you, sir.
You know. Reality check.
It's not always like that.
Let's go.
Where do we go?
Where do you want?
Hmm. Any place as long as
there's no Valentine fever.
Damn.
Know what?
I'm sure all of these are corny,
so let's just watch for the lulz.
How many
times have they cried?
-Eight.
-Eight?
Enough crying!
Look at this.
Even this place has the Valentine fever.
I know a place I'm 100% sure
there's no Valentine fever.
Where?
Memorial Park!
Are you serious?
We might run into ghosts there.
It's a perfect place.
We can hang out in peace
and eat this cake.
Just no.
In my place, there's no Valentine fever.
My parents are in Hawaii...
together with my big brother.
That's why I live here alone.
Hawaii?
You're immigrants?
I was born in Hawaii.
My Mom was an immigrant worker before.
Uh... She became
a citizen after marrying Dad.
You Dad is Filipino?
A US citizen.
I mean, what's his ethnicity?
Well, he's half-native-Hawaiian
and half-Pinoy.
Which doesn't make any difference
because we all look the same.
Let me show you something.
Look here.
This is my grandpa from my father's side.
Believe it or not,
he's one of the original sakadas
in Hawaii.
What's a sakada?
The original migrant
Filipino workers hired
to work in sugar and pineapple
plantations in Hawaii.
It's like, about a century ago.
They're the reason
there are so many Filipinos
and part-Filipinos in Hawaii.
I'm into Philippine history
but I didn't know that.
Now, you do.
You must be proud of your family.
My ESL students.
That was in Manila.
"Ka-I-Ma-Na."
That's my full name.
Where did you see it?
Here.
This was made by my ex...
Anne.
So we both like writing in Baybayin.
She must be cool.
Can we not talk about her?
Mom and I needed to stay
here only for two months.
Her cousin died.
But because of Anne,
I insisted on staying behind.
I told Mama,
my future is here in the Philippines.
But, in truth,
I just didn't want to leave Anne.
I had my visa extended
to three years!
Three long years!
I struggled to make things work
so that I could be with her.
What's with her?
We clicked.
That's it?
You know what I mean.
Nothing special about that.
Look at us. We clicked right away.
Just like that, poof!
It's so unreasonable
to give up life in the US just for a girl.
I even fought with my parents for her.
But she just dumped me.
I'm dumb.
So dumb.
Kind of.
Paghilom.
This is my wish for you.
Keep it.
Sorry, my Tagalog is limited.
Healing.
Kapayapaan.
Peace.
Why is there a cross under
the last character?
That's called a sabat.
Spaniards introduced it.
Each character in Baybayin
represents a syllable.
If the last character didn't have a sabat,
one should read it as "Na."
But with the sabat, it's read "-N."
So without the sabat...
Ka-Pa-Ya-Pa-A-Na?
Correct!
- Read.
-Okay.
-I... Wait a second.
-Ten, nine...
-Okay.
-Eight...
-Uh, le...
-Seven, six...
-La!
-No, there's a stroke above.
-Five...
-So it's Li.
- Okay.
-Li...
-Four... Okay.
-Li...
Li-Wa...
Li-Wa-Nang.
Wrong!
Li-Wa-Na-G!
Liwanag.
"G" and "Ng" are confusing.
"Liwanang" isn't even a word.
No cheat sheet next time.
Ta-Hi-Mi-Ka.
Tahimik.
You know what it means?
"Sinta."
Are you sure?
Yeah!
Si...
Si-Na-Ta...
I forgot the sabat.
Mmm.
Correct?
Correct!
- Yay!
Yay!
I always forget the sabat.
Question.
It's been a month.
Haven't they healed yet?
I'm hiding scars, not wounds.
So you'll wear that forever?
Once the scars disappear,
I'll take it off.
But scars don't disappear.
Whenever we're in your house,
no need to wear that.
No one else will see.
I don't want to make you uncomfortable.
And I'd feel self-conscious
whenever you'd look at my scars.
All I'm saying is I don't mind.
Oh, my... It's half past ten.
I should get going.
Bye-bye!
Going home so soon?
Hmm?
What?
I've been here for three hours.
Got to go. Bye.
We'll meet again soon.
New ones?
Sorry. I couldn't control myself.
You said you were okay.
Nobody ever admits they're not okay.
I saw her at the mall yesterday.
She was with a guy.
We exchanged glances.
So I had no choice but to approach her.
No choice?
You had a choice.
You could've just smiled and left.
See,
that's exactly what she did.
She smiled back at me.
When I was about to approach her,
she walked away.
See?
While you chose to approach,
she chose to just walk away.
She's with another guy.
Could be her new boyfriend.
She didn't want the situation
to feel awkward so she left.
Or...
your ex is just a bitch.
She's not like that.
Wow.
You're defending your ex.
Isn't she the reason
you're hurting yourself?
Oh, Kaimana...
Enough. You won't achieve
anything by doing that.
Lani...
This is what happens
whenever I feel guilt.
I do this as a form of punishment.
Punishment?
What sin have you committed?
I might have done something wrong.
That's why we broke up.
What if she's at fault?
Forget her!
Forget her so you won't be like that.
I don't think I'll forget her easily.
Fine.
Fine. Just forget your feelings for her.
Is that possible?
When you're in love with a person,
you also remember your feelings for her.
A...
Ay...
A-Ya-W...
Ayawan.
What do you dislike about Anne?
-What?
-Mmm?
When you fall in love with someone,
there's this halo effect.
Everything about her,
everything she does,
is good and positive.
If she does something wrong or negative,
you choose to justify or ignore.
What's your point?
My point is...
obviously, Anne still has this
halo effect on you, get rid of it.
Think of what you dislike about her.
What about her puts you off?
-Nothing.
Impossible. There has to be one.
Think about at least one.
I'll count to ten.
-If none, I'm leaving.
-What?
-Ten...
-I have none.
-Nine...
-I can't think of any.
-Eight...
-Lani, no need to count down.
-Seven, six...
-I'll explain.
I don't need explanations.
Five, four, three...
-Two-point-seven-five...
-Hold up!
-Two-point-five...
-I'm pressured!
I'll think about it. Hold on.
-Hold on.
-Two, one. I'm going home now.
-I'm leaving. Bye-bye.
-Lani, wait a minute.
Okay! Hold on.
Okay.
When we were together,
she was always late.
She takes too long to shower,
to dress up and even to walk.
She is very...
Makupad.
Okay. One more!
-Ten, nine...
-No!
-Eight, seven...
-No...
There's more. Six...
Five, four...
-Three...
-In a sec!
Two... Let me see.
She's talkative?
When we were inside the cinema,
she wouldn't stop commenting.
It's embarrassing.
Okay.
Another one! Ten!
What do you call a smart-ass
in Tagalog?
- Hmm... Nagmamagaling?
-Yes!
She's like that sometimes!
One time, we were in Baguio,
looking for the Cinematech.
She could've asked for directions
but she insisted she knew the place.
We ended up walking for an hour!
And she always complained
she was getting fat.
Obviously, she just wanted me to
tell her she wasn't getting fat.
Did she get fat?
No.
Well, a bit.
But, you know,
it became rhetorical.
Don't want to gain weight?
Go on a diet!
There are times she'd ask to go out.
But once you meet her,
she's with a friend!
Or a relative of hers that I don't know!
I hate that. I'm an introvert.
Why? Why?
What? What happened?
Scary!
The ghost sprang out of the washer.
-Were you listening?
-Popcorn fell on the floor.
-What?
-Were you listening?
Yeah, you said you're an introvert.
Oh, boy, here we go again!
Also, she believes everything
she sees on the Internet.
There's this one time she called me.
-Then?
-She was sobbing.
She said, "Babe, Justin Bieber is dead."
For real?
Then, hear this,
she always points out I'm sweaty!
What can I do?
It's so humid here.
I'm not used to the climate.
Isn't it hot in Hawaii?
Well, not in Lanai.
Lanai? Where's that?
Near Honolulu?
Well, it's a different island.
It's close to Maui.
-Hey! Save some for later!
-Sorry.
- I think this will do.
-Mmm.
Have a taste.
It's hot.
Mmm.
Good enough.
Not delicious?
It's not like, "you should put up
a restaurant" delicious
but it's good enough.
You prick! It's delicious!
Know what?
This exercise is effective.
I can feel my attachment to Anne fading.
In fact,
thoughts of her start to irritate me.
Go as far as saying...
What was I thinking?
Why did I even fall in love with her?
So, you're okay now?
You don't know?
When you get a broken thing repaired,
you wouldn't know if it's working
without testing it first.
Oh!
That's a nice quote.
Tweet it. It'll go viral.
Already did.
Three hundred plus re-Tweets.
-Let's eat. That will do.
-Wait.
Where are the plates?
Hmm.
Go get them.
I cooked already.
Get up and get them.
Here.
Glasses? Water?
Here.
Why are you giggling?
You look crazy.
You remind me of my mom.
Whatever. Your plate?
Here you go.
My tourist visa is
only good for three years.
It expires next month.
You're going home to Hawaii?
Hmm.
I don't think I'm ready.
What will you do then?
You're overstaying?
I don't wanna be deported
or get blacklisted.
Uh...
I might no longer see those people
here who are special to me.
Like Anne?
Like you.
The leftovers
are in the fridge.
What are you doing?
What's this?
"Scar healing moisturizer?"
I don't want them to see these.
Those won't be gone in a month.
Let me.
Why do you need to hide these?
I don't want them to worry.
Are you sure they will?
They're my family.
What?
Nothing.
What if...
you go there...
see them...
and realize
you're not fully repaired?
Promise me...
that you won't hurt yourself
even if they hurt you.
Huh?
Look at this crybaby!
When you go to a repairman
to get something fixed,
then you discover
that thing still malfunctions...
The next step is to take it back
to have it checked again?
Look for another repairman in America.
I want you to do it.
Lani...
Come with me to Lanai?
I'll shoulder everything.
Airfare.
Food, lodging.
How much is a plane ticket to Lanai?
There's no direct flight to Lanai.
But there's a connecting flight
from Honolulu.
But if you...
make an estimate, how much?
One-two... One-five dollars?
More or less.
Around 60,000 to 75,000 pesos?
Something like that.
Why?
Ta-Da... Tada?
Tada!
Aren't Da and Ra the same in Baybayin?
Ta-Ra... Tara. Tara?
Tara!
To Lanai?
-You're coming?
-But I'll pay for my expenses.
You're not my sugar daddy.
Mmm.
I'm the one asking for a favor.
It's fine. I want a vacation, too.
I could unwind.
Is it nice there?
Mmm.
It's a small city.
But is it beautiful?
It's peaceful and pretty quiet.
Is it beautiful there?
Yes! Yes.
Exactly what I need.
Two birds, one stone.
Lani...
I have a serious question.
Can you afford it?
This face?
Does it look poor?
-Please? I just need 30,000 pesos.
You'll be gone for a week.
Yet you still want to borrow money?
When I come back,
I could work for you
for six months without pay.
Or I could tutor your son on any subject.
For free.
I'll lend you half.
So, what's the difference
between mahalo and aloha?
Mahalo is "thank you."
-Okay.
-As in salamat.
-Aloha is for greetings and goodbyes.
You know what? Don't worry.
Everyone speaks English there.
It doesn't matter.
I want to learn. What else?
Nerd.
Nerd? Take this!
Sorry, I'm broke.
Aunt Vicky, you promised to pay
in one month's time.
It's almost a year now,
and you haven't paid a single centavo.
Why? Nothing left
from your father's inheritance?
See, I need to take Junjun to the doctor.
You know he fell into a sewer.
Swallowed lots of sewage.
If there's one pretty place
in Lanai I shouldn't miss,
what would it be?
Hmm.
Tourists always check out...
Pu'u Pehe.
-Pu'u Pehe...
-AKA the Sweetheart Rock.
What's so special about it?
It's a huge boulder on the ocean.
Been seeing it since I was a kid,
but to outsiders,
Instagram-worthy.
Done! So here's MNL to HNL,
HNL to LNY,
LNY to HNL,
and finally, HNL to MNL.
Window seat is mine.
Ever been on a plane before?
Yup. When I went to Hong Kong.
Oh? With who?
No one. On my own.
Do your parents know
you're going to Hawaii with me?
What do they care?
I'm an adult.
How about you?
Do your parents know you're coming?
Just my brother.
Hmm?
Listen.
Whatever happens there...
Whatever you feel after
experiencing stuff...
even the unpleasant stuff...
just call me.
Or come to me
before you do anything stupid.
Like what?
Mmm.
Well, if you think about it...
we wouldn't have met if not for these.
-Ouch!
-Don't romanticize it!
I was just saying...
Just saying.
If there's someone to thank,
it's those lazy high school students
who hire me to do their homework.
If not for them, I wouldn't be staying
overtime in the store that night.
We wouldn't have met there then.
Mmm.
Makes sense.
Speaking of stores...
do you know why that store was opened?
Miss Tess's husband left her
so she opened that store
to send her kids to school.
Had Miss Tess not opened that store,
I'd probably,
just probably,
be working in a mall instead.
Hence, we should thank Miss Tess,
her cheating husband and his mistress.
'Cause if they weren't adulterous,
we wouldn't have--
You're too smart.
Whatever.
I'm grateful.
I'm grateful I met you.
The sun shines and it's still breezy.
These pine trees make it feel like Baguio!
Told ya!
If the climate were like this
in the Philippines,
people there wouldn't be so hot-headed.
It's cold out here!
Hello, Hawaii!
Oh, boy...
Kai-fucking-mana.
Nice way to greet me, brother!
Bro! You're so white!
Look at your hair!
You look like a mahu.
-I never told Mom and Dad yet.
-Thanks, and...
I hate you.
-Hi.
-Hi!
Oh, by the way!
This is Lani.
My older brother, Keanu.
Keanu, Lani.
And she's your...
-Friend.
-Friend!
Ah. I thought she's the new Anne!
Could you...
Shut up!
So...
Do you know what lani
means in Hawaiian?
-No.
-Heavenly.
Really?
-Yeah.
-Wow. Okay.
Actually, my name's Leilani.
Ah. You know, lei is a Hawaiian word too.
Okay.
Do you know what lei is?
-No.
-Hey.
The heck is this for?
-That is a lei.
-Okay.
Supposed to be
for my prodigal brother, but...
I think it'll look better on you.
-Thank you.
-There.
Everyone deserves a nice lei.
You wanna give her a grass skirt too?
Let's go.
So, where do you guys wanna go first?
-Oh, Lani...
-Mmm?
Where's the cottage you booked
on Airbnb?
Let me check.
What?
I'm sure she wants to go
see some places first.
-Right?
-Yes!
Lanai is a very small city
on a small island.
Population is about 3,000. More or less.
It used to have the nickname
Pineapple Island.
Because it produced a large part
of the world's pineapple supply.
Now, it's mostly Filipinos who live here.
The Koloiki trail
looks dangerous, but don't worry.
Animals here have been living
without predators,
so they really didn't, you know,
evolve cool things like venom
or sharp teeth.
Hey, don't leave me alone!
Wait for me!
This is Naio Gulch.
This is Moloka'i.
This is Maunalei Valley.
Lanai was once inhabited by akua'ino.
Cannibalistic spirits and ghouls were
believed to live and roam around here.
- Cool.
-Want me to take your picture?
Yeah, please!
Kai, let's take a picture!
-Is that good?
-Yeah.
It's time to go.
Okay.
Are you okay?
Hmm.
Thank you.
Oops. The lei fell.
Thank you!
This place is called Haole Camp.
This whole area?
Yeah, this is where the plantation
managers lived during the Pineapple era.
Can I use the bathroom?
Yeah, it should be over there.
Extraordinary!
I thought it would be
a typical beach island.
But it exceeded my expectations.
Paradise!
I don't think I can face them.
Hmm? What?
But you're already here.
Besides, if things go wrong,
I'm just here for you.
You can do it.
So what, bro?
You ready to meet your makers?
Oh, dude, wish me luck.
All right, Lani, it's nice to meet you.
-Nice to meet you!
-Have a great stay!
Nice to meet you!
Umm... Mahalo and aloha.
Wow! You did your research, huh?
I did.
Did you show her the shaka sign too?
-No.
-No.
Let's go, Keanu.
When you say aloha,
you gotta do this with your hand.
-Like this? Okay.
-Yeah.
Aloha.
-Makes it more local.
-Okay.
Well, if you're a fan
of cultural appropriation.
All right.
Oh! Also, there's plenty
of deer here at night.
You just have to do the call.
-Keanu, let's go!
-Yeah, coming.
Hello, sis. How are you?
What do you need?
Mom's birthday is in two days.
Won't you visit her?
Tell her I wish her a happy birthday.
- It's cold today.
What happened?
Have you talked to your parents?
It went well.
Of course, Mom is disappointed.
She said I wasted three years of my life.
I coaxed her into welcoming me.
She's right anyway.
I said sorry,
and then things were okay.
That's it?
Yup.
You rebelled for quite some time...
And it was that easy?
Yeah.
You don't sound happy
with what happened.
No...
It's not that.
I just thought it'd be much...
Never mind.
At least you got it off your chest.
Congrats.
Where will you take me?
Sweetheart Rock.
There's a legend behind that.
Keanu knows it better.
So basically, there was a warrior,
and there was a maiden.
-The maiden is Pu'u Pehe.
-Okay.
So they were together
and they were happy.
One day, the warrior left to hunt,
and then there was a storm.
Pu'u Pehe drowned.
What?
Yeah.
So, the warrior prayed to the gods
and his ancestors
to help him get to the top.
-Over there?
-To bury Pu'u Pehe.
After the maiden's burial...
the warrior jumped.
-He killed himself?
-In the sea.
What a bummer.
You're like the warrior.
Can't live without your love.
I won't take my own life for Anne.
Nor for anyone else.
Self-harm will suffice?
Why do you always mock me?
I'm just kidding.
Have your parents seen your arm?
They don't need to see it.
Well, not yet.
If your parents hadn't accepted you,
would you have hurt yourself again?
You're there to stop me.
What if I'm not?
Um...
No, I don't think so.
I might have urges,
but I think I can control them.
You know what I really think?
You repaired me.
Thank you.
I did nothing.
Why are you like that?
When you're being honored,
given credit...
you just brush it off.
It's true! I didn't do anything.
I guess you guys really exist.
When you get compliments,
you get uncomfortable.
Like that.
You're overreacting. I'm not like that.
-Really?
-Mmm.
All right.
-Let me test you.
-Go on.
-Look me in the eyes.
-Mmm.
Wow!
Lani is extremely kind.
Can't believe she accompanied
me all the way to Lanai.
She truly is heaven-sent.
Mmm.
My mistake.
Must be in second person.
Wow! You're so kind!
Can't believe you accompanied
me all the way to Lanai.
You truly are heaven-sent.
You're so strong and independent.
I hope...
I hope all women are as strong as you are.
Done?
You have a beautiful face, you know?
Only a fool wouldn't be inspired
by such a beautiful face.
Look, the sun's shining!
Miss, you're so cute.
Can I get your number?
You're getting corny.
-Hmm?
-Mmm.
-Hmm?
-Mmm-hmm.
'Cause that's called blushing.
-I'm not!
-I see it.
It's just the sun.
-Okay--
-Let's go.
Miss, do you have an agent?
You could be a movie star.
Wow! She still looks good
even with her back turned.
Ten times more when facing me!
So...
So this is Manele Bay
and that is Hulopoe Beach.
- That's Hulopoe?
-Uh-huh.
It's gorgeous!
Wait, why's it, like...
Why are there no people?
It's not a popular destination.
Before this, they always go to Maui.
A place this beautiful is not popular?
Yeah, isn't it great?
Tourists ruin beautiful places.
Hey!
Are you serious?
We're going for a swim?
Why not?
Let's go! Woohoo!
Lani, come out here!
The water is so nice!
Come on!
Hey, check it out!
There's a funny-looking fish here!
Let's go somewhere else.
What?
Somewhere else!
Why? You don't like it here?
It's not that.
There are similar beaches
back in the Philippines.
Isn't there a more unique place?
You wanna go to Mars?
-Try again.
- Okay.
-Kea...
- Kea...
-Hia...
- Hia...
-Kawelo.
- Kawelo.
Keahiakawelo.
Keahia-la-weko.
- What?
-Again.
-Is it wrong?
-Yeah.
Keahia-la-keko!
-No.
-Nope!
- So cold!
Aloha!
Aloha!
So, what's the story here?
Why is the terrain like this?
Science or legend?
Science.
Overgrazing.
Erosion by weather.
That's all?
Yeah.
Legend?
Legend...
Keanu knows this much better.
The story involves two priests.
Or kahunas, as we call them.
And there was a fire contest, and...
Shit.
You know what?
I don't know the story.
But you can just read it there!
-Yeah, later. Let's go there.
-Okay.
Wow!
Amazing!
This place must be perfect for stargazing.
You won't see just stars here
given the lowlight pollution.
You'll see the Milky Way just
with your naked eyes.
Seriously?
-Yeah.
-Really?
Let's sleep over. Come on!
-Overnight?
-Yes!
You can't even take the cold.
I know but it's so amazing!
Come on.
Let's do it.
We don't even have tents.
Where will we sleep?
Inside the car.
Keanu needs it.
Outside your cottage,
you will see the Milky Way too.
Try it later.
You don't want my company.
Hey!
Lani!
Lani, Keanu needs the car.
Oh my gosh, listen!
Then go home. Leave me here.
And pick you up here tomorrow?
Fine! If it's so challenging, don't.
-Let the akua'ino devour me.
-Akua'ino?
Leilani Murphy Dramarama!
Excuse me, Kaimana Ramos. I'm right.
Yes, indeed.
I traveled across
the Pacific Ocean for you.
-And you?
-All right!
Fine.
But could we go downtown first?
Let's just buy supplies.
Fine!
But you're paying.
-Cookies?
-No.
You don't want some?
Kai!
Kai! Let's get some wine.
Public drinking is illegal in Hawaii.
Would anyone see us?
-Yeah!
-Who?
Akua'ino!
Come on!
Say the name of the place again.
Keahiakawelo.
Awesome!
-Come on!
-Oh, wait.
-My phone's ringing.
It's Keanu.
Go.
Hey, bro. What's up?
Dinner? Oh, no, I can't.
Yeah, I'm with Lani.
Hello...
Hey, Mom! Hi!
Yeah, I can't.
I'm with my friend.
Yeah, she's from the Philippines too.
-Yeah. My mom says hi.
-Hi.
She said hi.
Oh, kalua pig, huh?
Are we having a luau?
Ah.
Okay, just save some for me.
I'll eat it tomorrow.
All right, bye. I love you!
-Okay, let's go.
What?
What happened?
-It hurts!
-Where?
-It's hurts!
-Are you okay?
Where does it hurt?
I'm having menstrual cramps.
What?
What do you need?
I'll go home.
Is that how dysmenorrhea works?
It just attacks?
-Sometimes, yes.
-Seriously?
Who's the woman again?
I am, right?
Let's go! I want to go home.
So are we still going?
No. I might get worse.
What if you take pain reliever?
Nah.
Besides, your mom made you
a special dinner.
You haven't come home
to Lanai for a long time.
Go home.
They know that we're just gonna
stay here for a few days.
It's all good.
We've visited many places today.
I had fun. Thank you.
So, will you be okay without me?
Of course.
I'll be right here.
All right.
Get well soon.
I'll pick you up tomorrow.
If you're hungry,
the groceries are in the kitchen.
Okay?
-Thank you.
-All right.
-Bye-bye.
-Bye.
Lani, I'm here!
Lani...
Lani?
Aloha!
Hey.
You jogged?
Yeah. Around Dole Park.
So, how's your...
I'm okay now.
How was your dinner?
It was good.
Just like old times.
Thanks!
Thanks for what?
What did I do again?
What? You're thanking
my abdomen because it acted up?
It's our last day in Lanai.
Where will you take me?
Well, what do you wanna do?
Swimming? Eat?
Mmm.
I Googled something. Shipwreck Beach?
Whoo!
Really gorgeous!
So magnificent!
You want to take a picture?
Later.
It's beautiful.
Not just the sight.
But also the fact that...
we met by accident
and now we're in the middle
of the Pacific Ocean,
standing in this wonderful place.
How's it beautiful?
Look. It's a total wreck.
I like broken things.
Like me?
You're no longer broken.
You have cracks and scratches
but you're still functional.
Lani, can I ask you something?
Go!
Why did you come with me to Lanai?
You could've gone
for a vacation in Japan or Korea.
You know, like everyone else.
I'm not like everyone else.
Not that I'm assuming...
But sometimes I think
you like me.
But when I remind myself
I'm pretty messed up...
I just kill the idea.
-You're doing the right thing.
-Huh?
Assuming is dangerous.
Was the moisturizer effective?
Uh...
Well...
Don't cover it. We're the only ones here.
Any comment on what I just said?
Assuming is dangerous.
Could you make it any clearer?
It's not clear to me too.
Let's go!
Hey, careful!
Lani!
Come here!
Try it. Come on.
Put your arms in the air like this.
-We might fall down.
-Come on, do it.
Do this with your arm.
Woohoo!
Lani, careful.
Unbelievable!
This is something else!
If I could live here,
I certainly would.
I'd never leave.
Whoo!
You wanna extend your stay here?
If only I could.
I would seriously live here.
But for sure,
Miss Tess is waiting for me.
Besides, I'd run out of money.
Look at this view.
I can push you out
and no one will see it.
Anything we do here,
no one will see.
Dance. Play tumbang preso.
Go skinny dipping.
Play luksong tinik.
Go fishing?
We can even box.
Play hand gun.
Sumo wrestling...
We can even kiss passionately.
Lani...
Can I ask a question?
Mmm.
Do you like me?
Um...
If you like me too.
What if I don't?
Then fuck you too.
Do you like me?
Why?
Because you make me better.
So...
What are you gonna do
about the fact that you like me?
Let's go. I need to pack.
Come on, hurry!
I've been thinking...
I wanna make it up to my parents.
I might stay here in Lanai...
Figure out what I can do
to help my family.
I might work at a hotel.
You'll waste your ticket.
It's just a ticket.
How long will you stay here?
Uh...
I don't know yet.
Are you okay with that?
Don't ask for my blessing.
It's your life.
Whatever you need to do,
you do it.
If you must stay, go for it.
Won't you get lost at the airport?
So, it's our last day together.
What's the plan?
Let's keep in touch.
Dummy. I mean, what's our plan today?
Now that this is our last day together.
Will that be it?
Aloha? See you when I see you?
You still want to go stargazing
at Keahiakawelo?
I still need to pack.
Can I help?
Up to you.
What's the matter?
What are we doing?
Where will this lead?
Will you come back to the Philippines?
Do you want me to?
Up to you!
You decide.
Be true to yourself just for once.
But it's really up to you.
If you come back,
then good and happy.
If you don't, then fine.
I would miss you,
but I'd move on.
I'm the one who taught you how to.
So, what?
You're gonna think of things
you dislike about me?
Mmm-hmm.
Want me to start now?
Got to go.
-I'll pick you up at 8:00 a.m.
-Okay.
What just happened?
We were happy earlier.
Nothing.
We just realized
we won't see each other again.
And then you asked me if...
I want you to go back
to the Philippines.
I told you it's your decision.
You asked me to be true,
when it's actually up to you.
What about Anne?
Did you ask her then if you
should stay in the Philippines?
No.
Your own decision?
Yes.
Mmm.
Why can't you do the same now?
Why don't you just tell me the truth?
It's like you're afraid of being
honest with your feelings.
'Cause you're so afraid to commit!
That's why you want me
to make the decision.
So if anything goes wrong,
I'm the one to blame.
Not you, right?
Right?
I'm afraid I'd hurt myself
again if this fails.
How will it fail if we're okay?
What? So you can guarantee
that it won't fail?
No.
No!
How should I know?
But I'm here now,
trying to make it work.
I'm willing to risk.
For you.
As long as you're willing too.
Okay.
I promise.
I'll just fix my shit here...
I'll return to the Philippines for you.
Loyalty
Miss Tess, I'm telling you.
When you look up to the skies,
it's brimming with stars.
You can see the Milky Way.
What a beautiful sight!
Makes me envious.
Now, I want to go there.
-Take me with you.
Thanks for these keychains,
fridge magnets.
I like this one.
It's my favorite.
Right? I got it 'cause she looks like you.
-I'll go ahead.
-Sure.
Thank you.
Miss Tess! I bought this in Honolulu
for your son.
I know he likes zebras!
That will only rot at home.
Toby's not into that.
He likes K-pop.
Keep it.
-Thank you.
-No joke?
-Yes. Bye! See you!
-Thank you.
Sister!
George?
Didn't you read my text message?
I changed my number.
We rushed Mama to the hospital.
Mild stroke.
How is she? Is she okay?
She's still in the hospital.
Okay.
I'll pray for her.
Won't you visit her?
Sorry, I'm busy.
Why won't you visit her?
I don't want to see her.
All of you, I don't want to see you.
Why are we included?
-Only Papa has done you wrong--
-Exactly!
Up to his death,
not one of you defended me.
You just watched...
All of you!
Why?
Were you afraid...
Huh?
That once you spoke up,
Papa would leave us?
That once you spoke up,
we'd starve to death?
Is that it?
-It's been so long.
-Exactly!
Exactly what I can't understand.
It's been a long time.
A very long time.
I've moved far from you...
Distanced myself from you.
Why are you following me?
Why won't you leave me alone?
Huh?
Forget about me! Leave me alone!
Sister, every time Papa hurt you,
we prayed for you...
Me, Mama, Aunt Vicky.
We never liked what was happening.
Me, too!
I didn't want what happened to me.
I didn't ask for it!
I didn't need your prayers!
No one intervened!
No one stepped in!
All my life, I believed I was trash
because of you!
All my life, I thought I wasn't worth
protecting because of you!
-Please forgive us, sis!
-Don't touch me!
Leave me alone!
Let me be!
I'm already far from you.
Leave me!
Sis...
Leave me!
You...
Don't you ever come back!
Don't come over again.
I'm happy by myself!
Don't come back!
I'm okay!
You understand?
Lani!
Get over here.
Please stop!
Please stop!
Cry.
Cry? You?
Why?
Here, try this on.
We're looking for... That's perfect!
Can't you forgive her?
She's not asking for forgiveness.
Forgiveness shouldn't
require apology.
It's meant to free you,
not the person who wronged you.
But I am free.
I'm very free.
Tough.
I used to feel that way
when I rebelled against my family.
Me? When I distanced
myself from them,
that's when I felt freest.
This one's expensive!
We can't afford this.
-When we get home, behave.
-Yes.
Merry Christmas
Meli Kalikimaka.
Didn't your brother invite you
for Christmas and New Year?
I don't know.
I changed number again.
Blocked him on Facebook.
Aunt Vicky too.
Isn't that a bit too much?
You did the same
thing before, right?
How are you?
Someone here was arrested
for lighting up a firecracker--
Sorry, Lani. Got to go.
Keanu's here. We're off to a party.
Happy New Year!
Okay.
How are you?
Hey.
So early! What's up?
I'm good. You?
Feb 3, I'll arrive in Manila.
I'm returning to the Philippines.
Huh?
Hello?
Hello, Lani?
Uh...
Wait.
That's next week.
Want me to pick you up?
No need. Our relatives will pick us up.
We'll be in La Union for five days
before we stay in Manila.
We?
I'm with...
I'm with my parents.
Dad wants to go on vacation.
He's never been to the Philippines.
I'm not
the reason you're back.
If your dad didn't suggest it,
would you have returned?
You didn't come back for me.
Lani, I really wanted to meet you.
Meet?
See, it's Valentine's Day tomorrow.
You didn't even set a plan.
Good thing I messaged you.
Be honest with me.
Do you still like me?
Why? Is it because of...
that girl you were with
back in the club?
What?
Mandy?
She's my cousin.
All of them are my cousins from La Union.
See? You easily assume.
Assuming is dangerous.
So what happened?
You love someone else? Or...
Or you realized that...
I'm ugly.
Or you're back with Anne. Is that it?
What happened?
You wanted me to be true.
Why can't you be?
Lani...
Do you know why I fell for you?
One of the reasons...
is your strength of character.
You've influenced me.
I never cut myself since you left Hawaii.
But since then,
you've become...
broken.
The way you talk about your family?
Lani, it's messed up.
'Cause I'm messed up.
Shitty. Broken. Disturbed.
Sometimes, my thoughts
get so dark, I start to frighten myself.
But every day, I try to be strong
and keep it cool.
You told me m
to be true to myself,
so I showed you.
Here I am.
This is Lani. Broken.
Or did you want me to be true
to my feelings for you,
but not to everything else?
I didn't know.
Surprise.
You thought you found...
a treasure chest.
You thought there's gold inside,
only to find what?
Akua'ino.
It's so unfair.
It's so unfair. This can't be.
I was the one who repaired you.
I fixed you!
So you should be mine.
Lani,
is that what you want?
For me to love you back
out of gratitude?
Lani...
I am still here as a friend.
I'll help you fix yourself,
-whether you like it or not.
But just not as your lover.
You're all I have.
Lani, I'm not what you need.
-I'm not the love that you're looking for.
-No. What if...
What if I shape up?
What if I repair myself?
Will you love me then?
'Cause I can repair myself.
I'll repair myself.
-Lani...
-Please! I'll do it.
Lani, I don't want that to be
your motivation.
Lani, I want you to do it...
for you.
Lani...
I repaired you.
I will fix myself...
Lani, come here.
I can do it.
Lani...
You're still drunk.
Let me drive you home.
No need. Don't worry.
I can manage.
I can manage.
I'm a strong woman.
Aloha.
Lani!
What do you dislike about me?
Ten, nine, eight,
-Seven--
-You leave grease when washing the dishes.
You're so careless.
What else?
When you drive a 4x4,
there's no thrill.
Too slow.
-Another.
-Your Baybayin is...
This won't work.
It will! One more.
-It won't.
-Just one more.
No.
Let me just slap you.
Huh?
All right.
But not too strong--
That hurt!
I'm sorry.
It hurts.
Did it hurt?
That was solid!
What a hard face you got!
Sorry.
It's Valentine's Day tomorrow.
If you're free,
if you want to hang out,
I'm in!
What movies are showing?
I have something to do.
Maybe...
the day after Valentine's.
Healing
Where is she?
Beside Papa.
I see.
Sis, she was looking for you
before she passed.
Why?
I don't know.
Damn you.
It's just the 13th.
Are you having fun?
Hello?
Hello?
Hello, who's this?
So you haven't saved my number...
Lani?
Lani!
Sorry...
What's up?
Miss Tess and I just had dinner
in that area.
I don't want to go home yet.
Can I still come?
Um, sure.
Uh...
What time will you be here?
In about 15 minutes.
All right. Uh, see you!
Bye.
Sir, we're closed already.
The sign says you're open.
What?
The sign says you're open.
We're closed.
I'm already inside.
What do you need, sir?
Do you have arm socks?
What?
Arm socks.
The ones worn by bikers.
Ah, the ones worn by tricycle drivers.
-Yes.
-Wait...
There! That's all we have.
Hey!
Sir...
I'm sorry...
I just thought...
I'm sorry!
We're actually really closed, sir.
You just pushed it! Hurry up.
I'm buying them all.
Ten pairs, including that one...
P 699.
Keep the change.
Want me to wrap the one you're wearing?
No need.
I received 700. Thank you.
Shit.
Miss, do you sell umbrellas?
Or raincoats?
Exam?
Nope.
A lazy high school student's homework.
Your brother?
I do this as a sideline.
Nice.
I'll go ahead.
How will you get home?
I'll walk.
You might get wet and sick.
Good then.
They say when you're sick,
that's when you find out who loves you.
Whatever.
You're melodramatic.
Oh, am I?
Look at you.
You're the one who's cutting.
Hey, look...
It stopped raining.
Which way are you headed?
Which way are you headed?
I'm going this way.
Bye.
Hey!
Um...
What I said earlier...
I'm not underestimating you.
Believe me, I've been there.
You've hurt yourself before?
I don't believe in...
physically harming yourself.
I've had my own share of madness
just to get attention.
You think I do this for attention?
What? No!
Sorry, I don't mean that.
Um...
Wrong choice of words. Uh...
I think it's more...
a cry for help?
Is that it?
Did you succeed?
Where?
Getting attention?
Getting help.
No.
That's my point.
It's useless.
So stop.
Have you had dinner?
Come on, let's eat!
Mmm.
I know a good place.
Sorry.
Lani!
-Hey, Lani!
-You're Lani!
-Wow!
-You look gorgeous!
Thank you!
Kai has been telling us about you.
-Thank you.
-Sit here.
Have a seat.
-Thanks.
-Wow!
I missed you, Miss Repairman.
I missed you too, Broken Boy.
Kai...
Hey, Lani.
Guys, this is Lani. She's my friend.
Hi.
Have a seat.
How was Hawaii?
Oh, great!
You won't believe this.
It's actually the first time
I ever played the ukulele.
Lani...
Are you okay?
Bro, we were talking
about this one time...
Lani. Lani!
Are you okay?
What?
I'm asking if you're okay.
Of course.
Oh, my God!
This is my jam!
Lani...
Lani, you're drunk.
I'm not drunk.
What are you talking about?
I'm not drunk. Let's dance.
-I told you!
-You're drunk already.
If I was drunk, I would have
kissed you right here, right now.
Even though I'm so tempted, I didn't.
Should I give in to temptation?
Let's go.
I don't want, I'll dance here.
-Come on.
-Dance first.
-Whoa!
-Whoa!
-Come with me.
I'll just drive her home.
-Bye!
-Need a hand?
I got this.
Last time you drove me,
you said you'd come back for me.
Remember that?
Wow!
He's now confident to expose his arm.
Lani, are you okay?
That's a stupid question.
You know I'll always answer yes.
Does anybody ever admit they're not okay?
No one!
So enough asking if I'm okay.
Out with it.
It's Valentine's Day tomorrow.
Let's hang out?
Sorry, I can't.
Need to go back to La Union.
I'll visit you the day after Valentine's.
Last year,
we were together on Valentine's.
Now, I'm only good for the day after.
It's Valentine's tomorrow!
Yeah! Happy V-Day!
You have a date?
Let's go out tomorrow?
Among the couples here, who do
you think will eventually break up?
That couple to my right.
-Them?
-Don't point!
-I'm just making sure.
-But don't point!
-So them?
-Yes.
Why do you say so?
Just look at the guy.
He's not so good-looking.
So the girl loved him
not because of his looks...
But because of his?
Heart?
Brains?
Soul?
-Money?
-Hey!
-Who knows?
-You're mean.
You, who do you think
will end up together?
-All of them, I guess.
-Really?
Yeah.
They wouldn't endure this overcrowded
place on Valentine's Day
if they weren't in love.
So, yeah, all of them.
Wow!
Optimistic.
Don't you want them
to all end up together?
Well, it's not that.
Sir, here you go.
-Thank you!
-Thank you, sir.
You know. Reality check.
It's not always like that.
Let's go.
Where do we go?
Where do you want?
Hmm. Any place as long as
there's no Valentine fever.
Damn.
Know what?
I'm sure all of these are corny,
so let's just watch for the lulz.
How many
times have they cried?
-Eight.
-Eight?
Enough crying!
Look at this.
Even this place has the Valentine fever.
I know a place I'm 100% sure
there's no Valentine fever.
Where?
Memorial Park!
Are you serious?
We might run into ghosts there.
It's a perfect place.
We can hang out in peace
and eat this cake.
Just no.
In my place, there's no Valentine fever.
My parents are in Hawaii...
together with my big brother.
That's why I live here alone.
Hawaii?
You're immigrants?
I was born in Hawaii.
My Mom was an immigrant worker before.
Uh... She became
a citizen after marrying Dad.
You Dad is Filipino?
A US citizen.
I mean, what's his ethnicity?
Well, he's half-native-Hawaiian
and half-Pinoy.
Which doesn't make any difference
because we all look the same.
Let me show you something.
Look here.
This is my grandpa from my father's side.
Believe it or not,
he's one of the original sakadas
in Hawaii.
What's a sakada?
The original migrant
Filipino workers hired
to work in sugar and pineapple
plantations in Hawaii.
It's like, about a century ago.
They're the reason
there are so many Filipinos
and part-Filipinos in Hawaii.
I'm into Philippine history
but I didn't know that.
Now, you do.
You must be proud of your family.
My ESL students.
That was in Manila.
"Ka-I-Ma-Na."
That's my full name.
Where did you see it?
Here.
This was made by my ex...
Anne.
So we both like writing in Baybayin.
She must be cool.
Can we not talk about her?
Mom and I needed to stay
here only for two months.
Her cousin died.
But because of Anne,
I insisted on staying behind.
I told Mama,
my future is here in the Philippines.
But, in truth,
I just didn't want to leave Anne.
I had my visa extended
to three years!
Three long years!
I struggled to make things work
so that I could be with her.
What's with her?
We clicked.
That's it?
You know what I mean.
Nothing special about that.
Look at us. We clicked right away.
Just like that, poof!
It's so unreasonable
to give up life in the US just for a girl.
I even fought with my parents for her.
But she just dumped me.
I'm dumb.
So dumb.
Kind of.
Paghilom.
This is my wish for you.
Keep it.
Sorry, my Tagalog is limited.
Healing.
Kapayapaan.
Peace.
Why is there a cross under
the last character?
That's called a sabat.
Spaniards introduced it.
Each character in Baybayin
represents a syllable.
If the last character didn't have a sabat,
one should read it as "Na."
But with the sabat, it's read "-N."
So without the sabat...
Ka-Pa-Ya-Pa-A-Na?
Correct!
- Read.
-Okay.
-I... Wait a second.
-Ten, nine...
-Okay.
-Eight...
-Uh, le...
-Seven, six...
-La!
-No, there's a stroke above.
-Five...
-So it's Li.
- Okay.
-Li...
-Four... Okay.
-Li...
Li-Wa...
Li-Wa-Nang.
Wrong!
Li-Wa-Na-G!
Liwanag.
"G" and "Ng" are confusing.
"Liwanang" isn't even a word.
No cheat sheet next time.
Ta-Hi-Mi-Ka.
Tahimik.
You know what it means?
"Sinta."
Are you sure?
Yeah!
Si...
Si-Na-Ta...
I forgot the sabat.
Mmm.
Correct?
Correct!
- Yay!
Yay!
I always forget the sabat.
Question.
It's been a month.
Haven't they healed yet?
I'm hiding scars, not wounds.
So you'll wear that forever?
Once the scars disappear,
I'll take it off.
But scars don't disappear.
Whenever we're in your house,
no need to wear that.
No one else will see.
I don't want to make you uncomfortable.
And I'd feel self-conscious
whenever you'd look at my scars.
All I'm saying is I don't mind.
Oh, my... It's half past ten.
I should get going.
Bye-bye!
Going home so soon?
Hmm?
What?
I've been here for three hours.
Got to go. Bye.
We'll meet again soon.
New ones?
Sorry. I couldn't control myself.
You said you were okay.
Nobody ever admits they're not okay.
I saw her at the mall yesterday.
She was with a guy.
We exchanged glances.
So I had no choice but to approach her.
No choice?
You had a choice.
You could've just smiled and left.
See,
that's exactly what she did.
She smiled back at me.
When I was about to approach her,
she walked away.
See?
While you chose to approach,
she chose to just walk away.
She's with another guy.
Could be her new boyfriend.
She didn't want the situation
to feel awkward so she left.
Or...
your ex is just a bitch.
She's not like that.
Wow.
You're defending your ex.
Isn't she the reason
you're hurting yourself?
Oh, Kaimana...
Enough. You won't achieve
anything by doing that.
Lani...
This is what happens
whenever I feel guilt.
I do this as a form of punishment.
Punishment?
What sin have you committed?
I might have done something wrong.
That's why we broke up.
What if she's at fault?
Forget her!
Forget her so you won't be like that.
I don't think I'll forget her easily.
Fine.
Fine. Just forget your feelings for her.
Is that possible?
When you're in love with a person,
you also remember your feelings for her.
A...
Ay...
A-Ya-W...
Ayawan.
What do you dislike about Anne?
-What?
-Mmm?
When you fall in love with someone,
there's this halo effect.
Everything about her,
everything she does,
is good and positive.
If she does something wrong or negative,
you choose to justify or ignore.
What's your point?
My point is...
obviously, Anne still has this
halo effect on you, get rid of it.
Think of what you dislike about her.
What about her puts you off?
-Nothing.
Impossible. There has to be one.
Think about at least one.
I'll count to ten.
-If none, I'm leaving.
-What?
-Ten...
-I have none.
-Nine...
-I can't think of any.
-Eight...
-Lani, no need to count down.
-Seven, six...
-I'll explain.
I don't need explanations.
Five, four, three...
-Two-point-seven-five...
-Hold up!
-Two-point-five...
-I'm pressured!
I'll think about it. Hold on.
-Hold on.
-Two, one. I'm going home now.
-I'm leaving. Bye-bye.
-Lani, wait a minute.
Okay! Hold on.
Okay.
When we were together,
she was always late.
She takes too long to shower,
to dress up and even to walk.
She is very...
Makupad.
Okay. One more!
-Ten, nine...
-No!
-Eight, seven...
-No...
There's more. Six...
Five, four...
-Three...
-In a sec!
Two... Let me see.
She's talkative?
When we were inside the cinema,
she wouldn't stop commenting.
It's embarrassing.
Okay.
Another one! Ten!
What do you call a smart-ass
in Tagalog?
- Hmm... Nagmamagaling?
-Yes!
She's like that sometimes!
One time, we were in Baguio,
looking for the Cinematech.
She could've asked for directions
but she insisted she knew the place.
We ended up walking for an hour!
And she always complained
she was getting fat.
Obviously, she just wanted me to
tell her she wasn't getting fat.
Did she get fat?
No.
Well, a bit.
But, you know,
it became rhetorical.
Don't want to gain weight?
Go on a diet!
There are times she'd ask to go out.
But once you meet her,
she's with a friend!
Or a relative of hers that I don't know!
I hate that. I'm an introvert.
Why? Why?
What? What happened?
Scary!
The ghost sprang out of the washer.
-Were you listening?
-Popcorn fell on the floor.
-What?
-Were you listening?
Yeah, you said you're an introvert.
Oh, boy, here we go again!
Also, she believes everything
she sees on the Internet.
There's this one time she called me.
-Then?
-She was sobbing.
She said, "Babe, Justin Bieber is dead."
For real?
Then, hear this,
she always points out I'm sweaty!
What can I do?
It's so humid here.
I'm not used to the climate.
Isn't it hot in Hawaii?
Well, not in Lanai.
Lanai? Where's that?
Near Honolulu?
Well, it's a different island.
It's close to Maui.
-Hey! Save some for later!
-Sorry.
- I think this will do.
-Mmm.
Have a taste.
It's hot.
Mmm.
Good enough.
Not delicious?
It's not like, "you should put up
a restaurant" delicious
but it's good enough.
You prick! It's delicious!
Know what?
This exercise is effective.
I can feel my attachment to Anne fading.
In fact,
thoughts of her start to irritate me.
Go as far as saying...
What was I thinking?
Why did I even fall in love with her?
So, you're okay now?
You don't know?
When you get a broken thing repaired,
you wouldn't know if it's working
without testing it first.
Oh!
That's a nice quote.
Tweet it. It'll go viral.
Already did.
Three hundred plus re-Tweets.
-Let's eat. That will do.
-Wait.
Where are the plates?
Hmm.
Go get them.
I cooked already.
Get up and get them.
Here.
Glasses? Water?
Here.
Why are you giggling?
You look crazy.
You remind me of my mom.
Whatever. Your plate?
Here you go.
My tourist visa is
only good for three years.
It expires next month.
You're going home to Hawaii?
Hmm.
I don't think I'm ready.
What will you do then?
You're overstaying?
I don't wanna be deported
or get blacklisted.
Uh...
I might no longer see those people
here who are special to me.
Like Anne?
Like you.
The leftovers
are in the fridge.
What are you doing?
What's this?
"Scar healing moisturizer?"
I don't want them to see these.
Those won't be gone in a month.
Let me.
Why do you need to hide these?
I don't want them to worry.
Are you sure they will?
They're my family.
What?
Nothing.
What if...
you go there...
see them...
and realize
you're not fully repaired?
Promise me...
that you won't hurt yourself
even if they hurt you.
Huh?
Look at this crybaby!
When you go to a repairman
to get something fixed,
then you discover
that thing still malfunctions...
The next step is to take it back
to have it checked again?
Look for another repairman in America.
I want you to do it.
Lani...
Come with me to Lanai?
I'll shoulder everything.
Airfare.
Food, lodging.
How much is a plane ticket to Lanai?
There's no direct flight to Lanai.
But there's a connecting flight
from Honolulu.
But if you...
make an estimate, how much?
One-two... One-five dollars?
More or less.
Around 60,000 to 75,000 pesos?
Something like that.
Why?
Ta-Da... Tada?
Tada!
Aren't Da and Ra the same in Baybayin?
Ta-Ra... Tara. Tara?
Tara!
To Lanai?
-You're coming?
-But I'll pay for my expenses.
You're not my sugar daddy.
Mmm.
I'm the one asking for a favor.
It's fine. I want a vacation, too.
I could unwind.
Is it nice there?
Mmm.
It's a small city.
But is it beautiful?
It's peaceful and pretty quiet.
Is it beautiful there?
Yes! Yes.
Exactly what I need.
Two birds, one stone.
Lani...
I have a serious question.
Can you afford it?
This face?
Does it look poor?
-Please? I just need 30,000 pesos.
You'll be gone for a week.
Yet you still want to borrow money?
When I come back,
I could work for you
for six months without pay.
Or I could tutor your son on any subject.
For free.
I'll lend you half.
So, what's the difference
between mahalo and aloha?
Mahalo is "thank you."
-Okay.
-As in salamat.
-Aloha is for greetings and goodbyes.
You know what? Don't worry.
Everyone speaks English there.
It doesn't matter.
I want to learn. What else?
Nerd.
Nerd? Take this!
Sorry, I'm broke.
Aunt Vicky, you promised to pay
in one month's time.
It's almost a year now,
and you haven't paid a single centavo.
Why? Nothing left
from your father's inheritance?
See, I need to take Junjun to the doctor.
You know he fell into a sewer.
Swallowed lots of sewage.
If there's one pretty place
in Lanai I shouldn't miss,
what would it be?
Hmm.
Tourists always check out...
Pu'u Pehe.
-Pu'u Pehe...
-AKA the Sweetheart Rock.
What's so special about it?
It's a huge boulder on the ocean.
Been seeing it since I was a kid,
but to outsiders,
Instagram-worthy.
Done! So here's MNL to HNL,
HNL to LNY,
LNY to HNL,
and finally, HNL to MNL.
Window seat is mine.
Ever been on a plane before?
Yup. When I went to Hong Kong.
Oh? With who?
No one. On my own.
Do your parents know
you're going to Hawaii with me?
What do they care?
I'm an adult.
How about you?
Do your parents know you're coming?
Just my brother.
Hmm?
Listen.
Whatever happens there...
Whatever you feel after
experiencing stuff...
even the unpleasant stuff...
just call me.
Or come to me
before you do anything stupid.
Like what?
Mmm.
Well, if you think about it...
we wouldn't have met if not for these.
-Ouch!
-Don't romanticize it!
I was just saying...
Just saying.
If there's someone to thank,
it's those lazy high school students
who hire me to do their homework.
If not for them, I wouldn't be staying
overtime in the store that night.
We wouldn't have met there then.
Mmm.
Makes sense.
Speaking of stores...
do you know why that store was opened?
Miss Tess's husband left her
so she opened that store
to send her kids to school.
Had Miss Tess not opened that store,
I'd probably,
just probably,
be working in a mall instead.
Hence, we should thank Miss Tess,
her cheating husband and his mistress.
'Cause if they weren't adulterous,
we wouldn't have--
You're too smart.
Whatever.
I'm grateful.
I'm grateful I met you.
The sun shines and it's still breezy.
These pine trees make it feel like Baguio!
Told ya!
If the climate were like this
in the Philippines,
people there wouldn't be so hot-headed.
It's cold out here!
Hello, Hawaii!
Oh, boy...
Kai-fucking-mana.
Nice way to greet me, brother!
Bro! You're so white!
Look at your hair!
You look like a mahu.
-I never told Mom and Dad yet.
-Thanks, and...
I hate you.
-Hi.
-Hi!
Oh, by the way!
This is Lani.
My older brother, Keanu.
Keanu, Lani.
And she's your...
-Friend.
-Friend!
Ah. I thought she's the new Anne!
Could you...
Shut up!
So...
Do you know what lani
means in Hawaiian?
-No.
-Heavenly.
Really?
-Yeah.
-Wow. Okay.
Actually, my name's Leilani.
Ah. You know, lei is a Hawaiian word too.
Okay.
Do you know what lei is?
-No.
-Hey.
The heck is this for?
-That is a lei.
-Okay.
Supposed to be
for my prodigal brother, but...
I think it'll look better on you.
-Thank you.
-There.
Everyone deserves a nice lei.
You wanna give her a grass skirt too?
Let's go.
So, where do you guys wanna go first?
-Oh, Lani...
-Mmm?
Where's the cottage you booked
on Airbnb?
Let me check.
What?
I'm sure she wants to go
see some places first.
-Right?
-Yes!
Lanai is a very small city
on a small island.
Population is about 3,000. More or less.
It used to have the nickname
Pineapple Island.
Because it produced a large part
of the world's pineapple supply.
Now, it's mostly Filipinos who live here.
The Koloiki trail
looks dangerous, but don't worry.
Animals here have been living
without predators,
so they really didn't, you know,
evolve cool things like venom
or sharp teeth.
Hey, don't leave me alone!
Wait for me!
This is Naio Gulch.
This is Moloka'i.
This is Maunalei Valley.
Lanai was once inhabited by akua'ino.
Cannibalistic spirits and ghouls were
believed to live and roam around here.
- Cool.
-Want me to take your picture?
Yeah, please!
Kai, let's take a picture!
-Is that good?
-Yeah.
It's time to go.
Okay.
Are you okay?
Hmm.
Thank you.
Oops. The lei fell.
Thank you!
This place is called Haole Camp.
This whole area?
Yeah, this is where the plantation
managers lived during the Pineapple era.
Can I use the bathroom?
Yeah, it should be over there.
Extraordinary!
I thought it would be
a typical beach island.
But it exceeded my expectations.
Paradise!
I don't think I can face them.
Hmm? What?
But you're already here.
Besides, if things go wrong,
I'm just here for you.
You can do it.
So what, bro?
You ready to meet your makers?
Oh, dude, wish me luck.
All right, Lani, it's nice to meet you.
-Nice to meet you!
-Have a great stay!
Nice to meet you!
Umm... Mahalo and aloha.
Wow! You did your research, huh?
I did.
Did you show her the shaka sign too?
-No.
-No.
Let's go, Keanu.
When you say aloha,
you gotta do this with your hand.
-Like this? Okay.
-Yeah.
Aloha.
-Makes it more local.
-Okay.
Well, if you're a fan
of cultural appropriation.
All right.
Oh! Also, there's plenty
of deer here at night.
You just have to do the call.
-Keanu, let's go!
-Yeah, coming.
Hello, sis. How are you?
What do you need?
Mom's birthday is in two days.
Won't you visit her?
Tell her I wish her a happy birthday.
- It's cold today.
What happened?
Have you talked to your parents?
It went well.
Of course, Mom is disappointed.
She said I wasted three years of my life.
I coaxed her into welcoming me.
She's right anyway.
I said sorry,
and then things were okay.
That's it?
Yup.
You rebelled for quite some time...
And it was that easy?
Yeah.
You don't sound happy
with what happened.
No...
It's not that.
I just thought it'd be much...
Never mind.
At least you got it off your chest.
Congrats.
Where will you take me?
Sweetheart Rock.
There's a legend behind that.
Keanu knows it better.
So basically, there was a warrior,
and there was a maiden.
-The maiden is Pu'u Pehe.
-Okay.
So they were together
and they were happy.
One day, the warrior left to hunt,
and then there was a storm.
Pu'u Pehe drowned.
What?
Yeah.
So, the warrior prayed to the gods
and his ancestors
to help him get to the top.
-Over there?
-To bury Pu'u Pehe.
After the maiden's burial...
the warrior jumped.
-He killed himself?
-In the sea.
What a bummer.
You're like the warrior.
Can't live without your love.
I won't take my own life for Anne.
Nor for anyone else.
Self-harm will suffice?
Why do you always mock me?
I'm just kidding.
Have your parents seen your arm?
They don't need to see it.
Well, not yet.
If your parents hadn't accepted you,
would you have hurt yourself again?
You're there to stop me.
What if I'm not?
Um...
No, I don't think so.
I might have urges,
but I think I can control them.
You know what I really think?
You repaired me.
Thank you.
I did nothing.
Why are you like that?
When you're being honored,
given credit...
you just brush it off.
It's true! I didn't do anything.
I guess you guys really exist.
When you get compliments,
you get uncomfortable.
Like that.
You're overreacting. I'm not like that.
-Really?
-Mmm.
All right.
-Let me test you.
-Go on.
-Look me in the eyes.
-Mmm.
Wow!
Lani is extremely kind.
Can't believe she accompanied
me all the way to Lanai.
She truly is heaven-sent.
Mmm.
My mistake.
Must be in second person.
Wow! You're so kind!
Can't believe you accompanied
me all the way to Lanai.
You truly are heaven-sent.
You're so strong and independent.
I hope...
I hope all women are as strong as you are.
Done?
You have a beautiful face, you know?
Only a fool wouldn't be inspired
by such a beautiful face.
Look, the sun's shining!
Miss, you're so cute.
Can I get your number?
You're getting corny.
-Hmm?
-Mmm.
-Hmm?
-Mmm-hmm.
'Cause that's called blushing.
-I'm not!
-I see it.
It's just the sun.
-Okay--
-Let's go.
Miss, do you have an agent?
You could be a movie star.
Wow! She still looks good
even with her back turned.
Ten times more when facing me!
So...
So this is Manele Bay
and that is Hulopoe Beach.
- That's Hulopoe?
-Uh-huh.
It's gorgeous!
Wait, why's it, like...
Why are there no people?
It's not a popular destination.
Before this, they always go to Maui.
A place this beautiful is not popular?
Yeah, isn't it great?
Tourists ruin beautiful places.
Hey!
Are you serious?
We're going for a swim?
Why not?
Let's go! Woohoo!
Lani, come out here!
The water is so nice!
Come on!
Hey, check it out!
There's a funny-looking fish here!
Let's go somewhere else.
What?
Somewhere else!
Why? You don't like it here?
It's not that.
There are similar beaches
back in the Philippines.
Isn't there a more unique place?
You wanna go to Mars?
-Try again.
- Okay.
-Kea...
- Kea...
-Hia...
- Hia...
-Kawelo.
- Kawelo.
Keahiakawelo.
Keahia-la-weko.
- What?
-Again.
-Is it wrong?
-Yeah.
Keahia-la-keko!
-No.
-Nope!
- So cold!
Aloha!
Aloha!
So, what's the story here?
Why is the terrain like this?
Science or legend?
Science.
Overgrazing.
Erosion by weather.
That's all?
Yeah.
Legend?
Legend...
Keanu knows this much better.
The story involves two priests.
Or kahunas, as we call them.
And there was a fire contest, and...
Shit.
You know what?
I don't know the story.
But you can just read it there!
-Yeah, later. Let's go there.
-Okay.
Wow!
Amazing!
This place must be perfect for stargazing.
You won't see just stars here
given the lowlight pollution.
You'll see the Milky Way just
with your naked eyes.
Seriously?
-Yeah.
-Really?
Let's sleep over. Come on!
-Overnight?
-Yes!
You can't even take the cold.
I know but it's so amazing!
Come on.
Let's do it.
We don't even have tents.
Where will we sleep?
Inside the car.
Keanu needs it.
Outside your cottage,
you will see the Milky Way too.
Try it later.
You don't want my company.
Hey!
Lani!
Lani, Keanu needs the car.
Oh my gosh, listen!
Then go home. Leave me here.
And pick you up here tomorrow?
Fine! If it's so challenging, don't.
-Let the akua'ino devour me.
-Akua'ino?
Leilani Murphy Dramarama!
Excuse me, Kaimana Ramos. I'm right.
Yes, indeed.
I traveled across
the Pacific Ocean for you.
-And you?
-All right!
Fine.
But could we go downtown first?
Let's just buy supplies.
Fine!
But you're paying.
-Cookies?
-No.
You don't want some?
Kai!
Kai! Let's get some wine.
Public drinking is illegal in Hawaii.
Would anyone see us?
-Yeah!
-Who?
Akua'ino!
Come on!
Say the name of the place again.
Keahiakawelo.
Awesome!
-Come on!
-Oh, wait.
-My phone's ringing.
It's Keanu.
Go.
Hey, bro. What's up?
Dinner? Oh, no, I can't.
Yeah, I'm with Lani.
Hello...
Hey, Mom! Hi!
Yeah, I can't.
I'm with my friend.
Yeah, she's from the Philippines too.
-Yeah. My mom says hi.
-Hi.
She said hi.
Oh, kalua pig, huh?
Are we having a luau?
Ah.
Okay, just save some for me.
I'll eat it tomorrow.
All right, bye. I love you!
-Okay, let's go.
What?
What happened?
-It hurts!
-Where?
-It's hurts!
-Are you okay?
Where does it hurt?
I'm having menstrual cramps.
What?
What do you need?
I'll go home.
Is that how dysmenorrhea works?
It just attacks?
-Sometimes, yes.
-Seriously?
Who's the woman again?
I am, right?
Let's go! I want to go home.
So are we still going?
No. I might get worse.
What if you take pain reliever?
Nah.
Besides, your mom made you
a special dinner.
You haven't come home
to Lanai for a long time.
Go home.
They know that we're just gonna
stay here for a few days.
It's all good.
We've visited many places today.
I had fun. Thank you.
So, will you be okay without me?
Of course.
I'll be right here.
All right.
Get well soon.
I'll pick you up tomorrow.
If you're hungry,
the groceries are in the kitchen.
Okay?
-Thank you.
-All right.
-Bye-bye.
-Bye.
Lani, I'm here!
Lani...
Lani?
Aloha!
Hey.
You jogged?
Yeah. Around Dole Park.
So, how's your...
I'm okay now.
How was your dinner?
It was good.
Just like old times.
Thanks!
Thanks for what?
What did I do again?
What? You're thanking
my abdomen because it acted up?
It's our last day in Lanai.
Where will you take me?
Well, what do you wanna do?
Swimming? Eat?
Mmm.
I Googled something. Shipwreck Beach?
Whoo!
Really gorgeous!
So magnificent!
You want to take a picture?
Later.
It's beautiful.
Not just the sight.
But also the fact that...
we met by accident
and now we're in the middle
of the Pacific Ocean,
standing in this wonderful place.
How's it beautiful?
Look. It's a total wreck.
I like broken things.
Like me?
You're no longer broken.
You have cracks and scratches
but you're still functional.
Lani, can I ask you something?
Go!
Why did you come with me to Lanai?
You could've gone
for a vacation in Japan or Korea.
You know, like everyone else.
I'm not like everyone else.
Not that I'm assuming...
But sometimes I think
you like me.
But when I remind myself
I'm pretty messed up...
I just kill the idea.
-You're doing the right thing.
-Huh?
Assuming is dangerous.
Was the moisturizer effective?
Uh...
Well...
Don't cover it. We're the only ones here.
Any comment on what I just said?
Assuming is dangerous.
Could you make it any clearer?
It's not clear to me too.
Let's go!
Hey, careful!
Lani!
Come here!
Try it. Come on.
Put your arms in the air like this.
-We might fall down.
-Come on, do it.
Do this with your arm.
Woohoo!
Lani, careful.
Unbelievable!
This is something else!
If I could live here,
I certainly would.
I'd never leave.
Whoo!
You wanna extend your stay here?
If only I could.
I would seriously live here.
But for sure,
Miss Tess is waiting for me.
Besides, I'd run out of money.
Look at this view.
I can push you out
and no one will see it.
Anything we do here,
no one will see.
Dance. Play tumbang preso.
Go skinny dipping.
Play luksong tinik.
Go fishing?
We can even box.
Play hand gun.
Sumo wrestling...
We can even kiss passionately.
Lani...
Can I ask a question?
Mmm.
Do you like me?
Um...
If you like me too.
What if I don't?
Then fuck you too.
Do you like me?
Why?
Because you make me better.
So...
What are you gonna do
about the fact that you like me?
Let's go. I need to pack.
Come on, hurry!
I've been thinking...
I wanna make it up to my parents.
I might stay here in Lanai...
Figure out what I can do
to help my family.
I might work at a hotel.
You'll waste your ticket.
It's just a ticket.
How long will you stay here?
Uh...
I don't know yet.
Are you okay with that?
Don't ask for my blessing.
It's your life.
Whatever you need to do,
you do it.
If you must stay, go for it.
Won't you get lost at the airport?
So, it's our last day together.
What's the plan?
Let's keep in touch.
Dummy. I mean, what's our plan today?
Now that this is our last day together.
Will that be it?
Aloha? See you when I see you?
You still want to go stargazing
at Keahiakawelo?
I still need to pack.
Can I help?
Up to you.
What's the matter?
What are we doing?
Where will this lead?
Will you come back to the Philippines?
Do you want me to?
Up to you!
You decide.
Be true to yourself just for once.
But it's really up to you.
If you come back,
then good and happy.
If you don't, then fine.
I would miss you,
but I'd move on.
I'm the one who taught you how to.
So, what?
You're gonna think of things
you dislike about me?
Mmm-hmm.
Want me to start now?
Got to go.
-I'll pick you up at 8:00 a.m.
-Okay.
What just happened?
We were happy earlier.
Nothing.
We just realized
we won't see each other again.
And then you asked me if...
I want you to go back
to the Philippines.
I told you it's your decision.
You asked me to be true,
when it's actually up to you.
What about Anne?
Did you ask her then if you
should stay in the Philippines?
No.
Your own decision?
Yes.
Mmm.
Why can't you do the same now?
Why don't you just tell me the truth?
It's like you're afraid of being
honest with your feelings.
'Cause you're so afraid to commit!
That's why you want me
to make the decision.
So if anything goes wrong,
I'm the one to blame.
Not you, right?
Right?
I'm afraid I'd hurt myself
again if this fails.
How will it fail if we're okay?
What? So you can guarantee
that it won't fail?
No.
No!
How should I know?
But I'm here now,
trying to make it work.
I'm willing to risk.
For you.
As long as you're willing too.
Okay.
I promise.
I'll just fix my shit here...
I'll return to the Philippines for you.
Loyalty
Miss Tess, I'm telling you.
When you look up to the skies,
it's brimming with stars.
You can see the Milky Way.
What a beautiful sight!
Makes me envious.
Now, I want to go there.
-Take me with you.
Thanks for these keychains,
fridge magnets.
I like this one.
It's my favorite.
Right? I got it 'cause she looks like you.
-I'll go ahead.
-Sure.
Thank you.
Miss Tess! I bought this in Honolulu
for your son.
I know he likes zebras!
That will only rot at home.
Toby's not into that.
He likes K-pop.
Keep it.
-Thank you.
-No joke?
-Yes. Bye! See you!
-Thank you.
Sister!
George?
Didn't you read my text message?
I changed my number.
We rushed Mama to the hospital.
Mild stroke.
How is she? Is she okay?
She's still in the hospital.
Okay.
I'll pray for her.
Won't you visit her?
Sorry, I'm busy.
Why won't you visit her?
I don't want to see her.
All of you, I don't want to see you.
Why are we included?
-Only Papa has done you wrong--
-Exactly!
Up to his death,
not one of you defended me.
You just watched...
All of you!
Why?
Were you afraid...
Huh?
That once you spoke up,
Papa would leave us?
That once you spoke up,
we'd starve to death?
Is that it?
-It's been so long.
-Exactly!
Exactly what I can't understand.
It's been a long time.
A very long time.
I've moved far from you...
Distanced myself from you.
Why are you following me?
Why won't you leave me alone?
Huh?
Forget about me! Leave me alone!
Sister, every time Papa hurt you,
we prayed for you...
Me, Mama, Aunt Vicky.
We never liked what was happening.
Me, too!
I didn't want what happened to me.
I didn't ask for it!
I didn't need your prayers!
No one intervened!
No one stepped in!
All my life, I believed I was trash
because of you!
All my life, I thought I wasn't worth
protecting because of you!
-Please forgive us, sis!
-Don't touch me!
Leave me alone!
Let me be!
I'm already far from you.
Leave me!
Sis...
Leave me!
You...
Don't you ever come back!
Don't come over again.
I'm happy by myself!
Don't come back!
I'm okay!
You understand?
Lani!
Get over here.
Please stop!
Please stop!
Cry.
Cry? You?
Why?
Here, try this on.
We're looking for... That's perfect!
Can't you forgive her?
She's not asking for forgiveness.
Forgiveness shouldn't
require apology.
It's meant to free you,
not the person who wronged you.
But I am free.
I'm very free.
Tough.
I used to feel that way
when I rebelled against my family.
Me? When I distanced
myself from them,
that's when I felt freest.
This one's expensive!
We can't afford this.
-When we get home, behave.
-Yes.
Merry Christmas
Meli Kalikimaka.
Didn't your brother invite you
for Christmas and New Year?
I don't know.
I changed number again.
Blocked him on Facebook.
Aunt Vicky too.
Isn't that a bit too much?
You did the same
thing before, right?
How are you?
Someone here was arrested
for lighting up a firecracker--
Sorry, Lani. Got to go.
Keanu's here. We're off to a party.
Happy New Year!
Okay.
How are you?
Hey.
So early! What's up?
I'm good. You?
Feb 3, I'll arrive in Manila.
I'm returning to the Philippines.
Huh?
Hello?
Hello, Lani?
Uh...
Wait.
That's next week.
Want me to pick you up?
No need. Our relatives will pick us up.
We'll be in La Union for five days
before we stay in Manila.
We?
I'm with...
I'm with my parents.
Dad wants to go on vacation.
He's never been to the Philippines.
I'm not
the reason you're back.
If your dad didn't suggest it,
would you have returned?
You didn't come back for me.
Lani, I really wanted to meet you.
Meet?
See, it's Valentine's Day tomorrow.
You didn't even set a plan.
Good thing I messaged you.
Be honest with me.
Do you still like me?
Why? Is it because of...
that girl you were with
back in the club?
What?
Mandy?
She's my cousin.
All of them are my cousins from La Union.
See? You easily assume.
Assuming is dangerous.
So what happened?
You love someone else? Or...
Or you realized that...
I'm ugly.
Or you're back with Anne. Is that it?
What happened?
You wanted me to be true.
Why can't you be?
Lani...
Do you know why I fell for you?
One of the reasons...
is your strength of character.
You've influenced me.
I never cut myself since you left Hawaii.
But since then,
you've become...
broken.
The way you talk about your family?
Lani, it's messed up.
'Cause I'm messed up.
Shitty. Broken. Disturbed.
Sometimes, my thoughts
get so dark, I start to frighten myself.
But every day, I try to be strong
and keep it cool.
You told me m
to be true to myself,
so I showed you.
Here I am.
This is Lani. Broken.
Or did you want me to be true
to my feelings for you,
but not to everything else?
I didn't know.
Surprise.
You thought you found...
a treasure chest.
You thought there's gold inside,
only to find what?
Akua'ino.
It's so unfair.
It's so unfair. This can't be.
I was the one who repaired you.
I fixed you!
So you should be mine.
Lani,
is that what you want?
For me to love you back
out of gratitude?
Lani...
I am still here as a friend.
I'll help you fix yourself,
-whether you like it or not.
But just not as your lover.
You're all I have.
Lani, I'm not what you need.
-I'm not the love that you're looking for.
-No. What if...
What if I shape up?
What if I repair myself?
Will you love me then?
'Cause I can repair myself.
I'll repair myself.
-Lani...
-Please! I'll do it.
Lani, I don't want that to be
your motivation.
Lani, I want you to do it...
for you.
Lani...
I repaired you.
I will fix myself...
Lani, come here.
I can do it.
Lani...
You're still drunk.
Let me drive you home.
No need. Don't worry.
I can manage.
I can manage.
I'm a strong woman.
Aloha.
Lani!
What do you dislike about me?
Ten, nine, eight,
-Seven--
-You leave grease when washing the dishes.
You're so careless.
What else?
When you drive a 4x4,
there's no thrill.
Too slow.
-Another.
-Your Baybayin is...
This won't work.
It will! One more.
-It won't.
-Just one more.
No.
Let me just slap you.
Huh?
All right.
But not too strong--
That hurt!
I'm sorry.
It hurts.
Did it hurt?
That was solid!
What a hard face you got!
Sorry.
It's Valentine's Day tomorrow.
If you're free,
if you want to hang out,
I'm in!
What movies are showing?
I have something to do.
Maybe...
the day after Valentine's.
Healing
Where is she?
Beside Papa.
I see.
Sis, she was looking for you
before she passed.
Why?
I don't know.
Damn you.