Ticket to Heaven (2026) s01e05 Episode Script

This series is a work of fiction inspired
by questions that arise within the human heart.
It is not intended to offend or pass judgment
on any beliefs, religions, or individuals.
(Previuos Chapter)
Hey! Joe's here!
Listen carefully to your heart.
What about you, Tanrak?
Have you ever had doubts?
There are still things
that make me…waver.
If one day I have to choose,
I'd choose God over anything else.
My dad died. My mom went to prison.
So I ended up as a scholarship kid.
Are you still going to ask me
why I don't believe in God?
I'll pray to God for your mom.
REPENT, THEN, AND TURN TO GOD,
SO THAT YOUR SINS MAY BE WIPED OU
ACTS 3:19
My mom taught me to do it like this.
We each do half the work.
Alright.
Kind of a shame, huh?
School's about to start.
Soon everyone's gonna be back.
I thought you said
you weren't making up with him.
But you're wearing his shirt.
I don't like being mad at people.
It makes me uncomfortable.
I see.
Now you two are good.
So my time's up, huh?
That's time for a friend.
Then who am I?
"Ticket to Heaven"
(Episode 5)
See?
I told you you're about the same size.
It fits perfectly.
Yeah.
You look good.
So, what's the decision?
You've made up your mind, right? Hm?
About what, Mommy?
You know, that thing.
Ask him.
Don't ask me. I don't know.
What are you smiling at, Barth?
What did you want to ask me?
You're going on to the seminary
with Kongdech, right?
Right?
Oh, well…
Come on, you've known each other
since you were kids.
It'd be nice if you went together.
Take a good look at each other now.
After senior year, who knows
how many of you will still be left.
Oh, don't say that.
These two are in it for the long haul.
They've been friends since they were kids.
So they'll keep going together, right?
That's enough, Mom.
I'm just telling the truth.
No harm in that.
Right, Tanrak, dear?
Well, I…
Tell me.
I've got soda.
Anyone want some?
Yeah, I do.
But I don't have a cup.
I'll go get it.
Barth, you can just share mine.
Okay.
Tanrak, are you still keeping up
with your prayers?
Yes, I am.
Why didn't you come visit me during break?
I was looking forward to that.
The orchard was full of fruit.
Tan.
Hm?
Do whatever you want, okay?
What my parents said…
you don't have to take it so seriously.
Oh.
Yeah, it's fine.
And where did your rosary go?
I haven't seen you wearing it.
Don't you usually keep it on you?
Oh. Right.
I don't know where I left it.
I ran into Barth
at the football field.
He dropped it.
But I don't know
if I should give it back to you
or give it back to him.
Come on.
Oh, Tanrak.
Why are you standing here alone?
Oh, I was going to shower.
Put these two in my room.
And the other two in Father's room.
Barth, go.
Just put it on the table.
Sure.
Oops.
Sorry.
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
TO A BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAM
Sorry, I didn't mean to.
It's okay. I'll clean it up.
You used to take football seriously?
You even have cleats.
I almost got into university
on a football quota.
But I guess I was too good back then.
Father was probably scared
I'd run off and become a footballer.
So, yeah. That's what happened.
Really?
You were really serious about it.
Yeah.
You know what?
Back then,
I used to pray to God
to let me get that quota.
I told Him,
“If You let me get in,
I'll pray a hundred rosaries for You.”
I asked Him to lead me
to the football field.
But He…
put me on this path instead.
Do you ever miss it?
I do miss it.
But I don't regret it.
Because I know
if I hadn't chosen to stay here,
I'd regret that even more
for not listening to what I really wanted.
So now, I'm thankful to Him instead
for making my own voice
loud enough for me to hear.
Here. It's yours.
What about you?
What are you gonna do with your life?
You already know.
- Why ask?
- Barth, just behave yourself.
And finish school.
You're already on probation, you know.
I know.
Father had no problem kicking Kongkit out.
So don't get too cocky.
Who do you think from my class
will continue?
Fewer than five, for sure.
Kongdech, definitely.
Pong might make it.
Ta. Thana.
The rest…
I don't know.
What about Tanrak?
Aren't you close to him?
What do you think?
What are you doing?
Getting ready for tomorrow's Mass.
Oh.
Okay.
So, where did you go for New Year?
I took my sibling out on the motorbike
to watch fireworks.
Nice.
I was…
stuck at school all break.
Nothing to do. So boring.
And I had to be with Barth the whole time.
Right.
That's how your rosary ended up with him.
Yeah, so…
I came to thank you.
I haven't said thanks yet.
No problem.
I was trying to figure out where I put it
or if I lent it to someone.
But nothing's going on, okay?
I never said anything was going on.
Or is something going on?
Nothing's going on.
See you in the movie room.
2, 3…
4, 5.
What is it, Tanrak?
Huh?
The rosary I lent you.
Kongdech returned it to me.
I think
he must be suspicious about us.
Calm down. It's nothing.
What if he tells Father?
You think he'd tell Father?
Barth, we're screwed.
It's just a rosary.
People can borrow those, right?
Right?
It's nothing.
Just let it go for now.
Okay?
Don't get too worked up.
It's nothing.
But I think lately,
we've been too obvious.
I'm acting the same as always.
No one's gonna know.
Don't stress.
It's nothing.
Yeah.
We should still be careful.
I don't want to draw attention.
Okay?
Okay.
Don't worry too much.
Calm down.
It's nothing.
I said we should be careful.
No one's here.
I was the first one in Master Phak's room.
You're bragging.
I'm serious.
I even found cleats in there.
So, if you were Master Phak,
what would you do?
I think I'd keep playing football.
No matter who says it's right or wrong.
Really?
But I think
he's already made his choice.
You think so?
If it were you,
would you really give up your dream?
Oh, Kongdech.
You…
can sit here.
Help me…
make some leaves.
Okay. How do I do it?
Fold it like this.
So it comes out… like.
(Wanna talk outside?)
(Later.)
So it looks like this.
(When?)
Like this?
Yeah, like that.
Barth, can you cut this for me?
How do I cut it?
MUSIC ROOM
Cut it like this.
Am I doing this right?
Let me see.
No, it's like this.
No, you need to layer them.
No, like this.
It needs to twist around.
JUST TALK?
Got it?
All good, right?
Yep.
Do I cut this too?
Yeah, cut it too.
Looks good.
This one.
There is a truth I want you to know ♪
Meanings many words seem to hold ♪
No matter how beautiful they may be ♪
BARTH TANRAK
Everything I do for you ♪
May reflect what my heart holds true ♪
Maybe my eyes already show ♪
The feelings in my heart that flow ♪
But do you know it's so much more? ♪
Things I would like to give to you ♪
I'd gather every star ♪
To show all the love I have for you ♪
And make every song belong to you ♪
WANNA HEAR YOU SING EVERY DAY
To tell you I love you
more than words could say ♪
Through seasons change ♪
I'll spend with you
my every single breath ♪
(WANNA HEAR YOU SING EVERY DAY)
(WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE NOTE?) (YOU'RE MY FAVORITE NOTE)
No words can replace ♪
What my heart means
when it says I love you ♪
Let this love song speak for my heart ♪
Which belongs only to you ♪
Let it be the promise of our love
until the time is through ♪
I'd gather every star ♪
EVER SINCE I MET YOU,
LOVE SONGS SOUND MUCH SWEETER
And make every song belong to you ♪
To tell you I love you
more than words could say ♪
HOW WAS YOUR DAY?
I'll spend with you
my every single breath ♪
No words can replace ♪
What my heart means
when it says I love you ♪
TAN KHAM WA RAK
Hey, hurry up.
Disc two's about to start.
If you're slow, I'm not waiting.
CAN WE MEET DURING MOVIE TIME? — TRAB
N.A.T.
SECOND HALF OLD BUILDING.
STORAGE ROOM — NA
That name suits you.
Hey.
I'm tired.
Me too.
We walked all this way.
I mean…
I'm tired of hiding us.
Is it worth it, then?
Not yet.
Still not worth it.
Worth it now?
Hm?
Barth.
Barth.
Shit!
He's gone.
You go.
Are you okay?
Just go.
Tanrak.
Is the movie over?
Not yet.
I just remembered I forgot something.
Is everything okay?
Everything's fine.
About Brother Joe's activity next week,
let me know if you need anything.
Yes, Father.
But the question is,
does every kind of love
lead us closer to Him?
Some love makes us sacrifice.
Some love makes us
want to become better people.
But some love makes us hide.
It makes us afraid.
It makes us feel guilty.
But are you happy?
If some feelings make you feel bad,
is that wrong, Father?
Sometimes it isn't wrong.
But it makes you afraid.
Afraid you'll do wrong.
I want to be in heaven with my parents.
Your life is good, isn't it?
If one day I have to choose,
I'd choose God over anything else.
When we feel we must hide from God's gaze,
it may not be because He doesn't love us.
It may be because our hearts are confused.
Hello.
Hello, boys.
- Hello.
- Hi.
Are you tired?
Not really.
Not really?
Okay.
Welcome to the Shine of Grace Foundation.
Come on in with me.
Here, we're committed to taking in
young people who lack opportunities
and have no one to turn to.
We welcome them into God's embrace
to help heal the wounds of their past
and turn loneliness
into a sense of self-worth.
Okay, now I'll have each of the seniors
introduce themselves.
Everyone will do a signature pose too.
Let's start with the first one.
My name is Tanrak.
This is Tanrak.
Next.
My name is Kongdech.
Let's count
how many beads are on a rosary.
See?
Mine has 53 beads in total.
Will you come again?
Of course I will.
Why do you ask? Hm?
You're kind, just like Brother Joe.
Wow.
Just tell me what you want to eat.
You're going to be a priest, right?
Whether I become one or not,
I'll still come see you.
Here.
I promise.
Okay.
All right, now that we're done singing,
let's have some snacks.
Who wants snacks?
Let's go.
Tanrak.
Who wants one? Raise your hand.
How many pieces?
Did everyone get snacks?
Okay.
Whoever jumps the highest gets a snack.
Hey! Nice. Here, take one.
High five.
Mm. Go on, eat it.
Here.
Well, I've always pictured myself that way.
A priest's robe.
The altar.
And me standing there preaching.
That's the picture I see most often.
if one day I have to choose,
I'd choose God over anything else.
Wow, can you do it?
Hello.
This is Busaya.
Please leave a message.
How do I do this again? I forgot.
Mom, I've shown you so many times.
Here, I'll record it for you.
So you can watch it again.
I just can't remember.
What do I do?
Pick up the phone first.
Like this?
Yes.
Then press the orange button.
This one?
Yes.
Now say it.
Uh, hello.
This is Busaya.
Please leave a message.
That's it.
Now what?
Now you can hang up.
Hang up.
Do I press this too?
Yes, press it.
That's it?
That's it, Mom.
Stop recording.
You looked so funny, Mom.
Ready?
Come on, let's take a group photo.
A RESPONSIBLE STUDENT DISCIPLINED,
EAGER TO LEARN,
AND DETERMINED A GOOD CHRISTIAN
SHOULD CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN…
SCHOLARSHIP STUDENT REPORT BOOK
Joe asked me to give this to you.
It's a little crumpled.
Sorry.
It's okay. Thanks.
(TANRAK SAWATDIRAKKUL)
HAS SERVED AS A YOUTH VOLUNTEER MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS
Can I get your homework book?
Father Arnon will write in it
tomorrow morning.
Oh, sure.
Can I get your homework book?
Father Arnon will write in it
tomorrow morning.
HOW WAS YOUR DAY? / WHAT'S UP?
(WANNA HEAR YOU SING EVERY DAY)
(WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE NOTE?) (YOU'RE MY FAVORITE NOTE)
I was just…
I…
You saw the report book I wrote in,
didn't you?
Yes, Father.
Think carefully.
Reflect on it.
I know
there was something in there
that shouldn't have been there.
So you got rid of it, didn't you?
There's nothing, Father.
I believe one day
you'll come and tell me yourself.
So?
Did Father catch what you were burning?
What are you talking about?
Your notes with Barth.
Well?
Did you burn them in time?
Did you tell Father?
No.
I didn't tell him.
You don't have to be scared.
I don't like sticking my nose
into people's business.
And I wish I'd never found out.
I don't even know
what I'm more mad about, Tanrak.
You and Barth
hiding it from me,
treating me like I'm stupid.
Did you really think I wouldn't notice?
Or the fact that you're not going
to seminary with me anymore.
Kongdech!
Either way, you betrayed me.
I'm asking you seriously, Tanrak.
That calling from God you hear,
is it still as loud as it used to be?
Don't you want to see your parents
in heaven anymore?
I believed we'd get ordained together.
Tanrak.
How long are you gonna keep avoiding me?
What's your excuse
for not talking to me this time?
I have nothing to say.
Tanrak, what's wrong with you?
You keep shutting me out like this.
I don't even know what's wrong.
Just tell me what the hell I did wrong.
Keep your voice down.
Tan, just tell me. Talk to me.
I don't even know what I did wrong.
I said keep it down.
Then what do you want me to do?
Kongdech knows.
Who else knows?
Who else knows? Does Father know?
Who else knows, Tan?
Tan, who else knows?
Does Father know? Do our friends know?
Tanrak, who else knows?
I don't know!
I don't know either.
Barth.
I'm tired.
And I'm scared.
And I'm not happy at all.
Tanrak.
I can make you happy.
Just let go of everything for a second.
Tan, wait. Calm down.
Talk to me first.
Tan, talk to me first.
Tan.
Barth!
Don't follow me.
I'm begging you, Barth.
Where are you going now?
You haven't talked to me all week.
Where else are you gonna go?
Seriously, what the hell has God
ever done for you?
All that praying you're about to do.
Talk to me instead.
Why the hell do you keep praying?
Has it ever fcking helped you?
What did you just say?
Huh?
I'm sorry.
Tan, I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
I didn't mean it.
I just wanted to talk to you.
I didn't mean it. I didn't. I'm sorry.
Tan.
I really didn't mean it.
I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
Tanrak!
Father.
Can you please talk to me?
Father.
I'm in love
even though I know it's wrong.
I tried to stop myself.
But I couldn't.
I'm angry at myself
for not being able to control it.
Father.
I'm scared.
I'm scared God will reject me.
God would never reject you, Tanrak.
He always loves you.
Love isn't wrong.
God created humans
with hearts and feelings.
But our actions
are what we must take responsibility for.
I want you to think carefully
about where this love is leading you.
But the fact that you're here now
means you still want to be with Him.
If you believe that it's wrong,
then you need to figure out
how to make amends for this sin.
If…
If I break up with him,
you'll forgive me, right?
God always forgives those
who repent, Tanrak.
You need to ask yourself
whether you want to stay with that love
or stay with Him.
God always gives us a chance, Tanrak.
But His path
is not an easy one.
Tanrak.
Can we talk?
Don't do this, Barth.
You know this can't happen.
There has to be a way.
I still want to be with you.
I still want a future with you.
Who cares if anyone says this is wrong?
Even if God says it's wrong, I don't care.
Barth.
You can't just not care.
We're students.
We go to school here.
We're scholarship students.
You know that.
I don't know.
I don't know anything about God.
I only know myself.
I know I love you.
Tanrak.
What about you?
Didn't you ever love me at all?
I do love you.
I love you so much.
But what do we do with that?
If God teaches us to love,
but we're not allowed to love each other,
then what's the point of having God
in this world?
If this place isn't for us,
let's run away together.
(Next Episode)
God probably won't forgive me anytime soon.
Let's forget about it for now.
As long as I have you with me,
that's enough.
Mom, Dad, are you still waiting
for me in heaven?
Let me take care of Tanrak.
Whoa!
So what are you gonna do now?
I don't know.
I've spent most of my life
at Magdalene House.
There's food and rent to worry about.
It's hard, huh?
That's just life.
Do you think there's a place up there
for the two of us?