Project: High Council (2023) s01e08 Episode Script
Kingdom of Flies
I've always found
'Lord of the Flies'
and it's writer, William
Golding's idea of humanity to be
offensive.
His notion that evil
is inherent in all men
had never really
sit well with me.
So much so, that I wrote
an entire thesis
on how much
I disagreed with this book.
So, today
I'd like to share an excerpt
from my thesis statement.
Understanding William Golding,
the true face of men
will reveal itself
when met with desperation.
'Evil' or rather
the animalistic instincts
hard-wired into our brains
from the times of
our primal ancestors
are still inherent among us
until this day.
Desperation from the lack
of resources back then
has made humans turn to
their barbaric side.
But humans are now far too evolved.
We have sovereign bodies
that are to govern
our destructive instincts.
We are capable
of achieving social contracts.
Promising that we will
not do harm on one another.
Around the world,
war-torn region
are decreasing in size.
And despite the multiple times
experts predicted
a third world war,
it has yet to arrive.
I consider this is
a testament to
our enduring strife for peace.
A testament that
our goodness always prevail.
A testament that
we are not inherently evil.
Needless to say,
I've been called
a delusional optimist
many times in my life.
However, over
the past few months,
I'm beginning to see
the cracks in my own naivety.
I'm beginning to see
that despite the systems
that we create to achieve order,
we forget that we ourselves
are agent of chaos
and that even
our most desperate attempts
for order
will inevitably
breed more chaos.
However, as mentioned earlier,
I still am
a delusional optimist.
So a part of me,
the soon-to-be mother,
I assume.
Look to you boys everyday..
Hoping that you would prove
me and all my naivety
to be right.
Went against Fahmi,
acting all macho.
Turned out to be a sissy.
He's feminine, oh my!
No way!
What are you doing here? You know
this is the loser's table.
I don't care. Starting today,
screw this. Okay?
Naim..
Naim.
Naim, I didn't..
I laughed that night
not because..
No, it's like this.
I was laughing because
you're cute. Don't you get it?
Like, you know, friends laughing at
their friend's baby photo.
That's all.
Okay.
Naim,..
Mia, I get it.
Prakash!
I just want to discuss
about our manifesto.
I know we're not that close
but I think you know
how awful this place is.
Let's forget about the manifesto.
I don't want to be your enemy.
Kahar..
Kahar is our enemy.
We're in the same year.
We have to take care
of each other.
So, if I become the Kapla
I promised to take you
into High Council.
I just want
you do the same thing
when you're in.
Didn't you say
you want to end High Council?
Huh?
I have my own reason.
So,
no, thank you.
It's okay.
Don't regret this later.
Honey.
Idah, did you see my car keys?
Can you help to call
the lawyer who handled my case?
I want to assert
my custody over Fakhri.
Firdaus,
he doesn't know
how to raise a child.
Did you know?
Fakhri's fighting video
has be seen by the whole country.
Every time I see him,
his face is full of bruises.
Idah. I'm already late.
I'm searching for my keys.
I have to go now.
Here.
Are you helping me or not?
I promise! After I get back
from this trip,
we'll discuss about this.
Where are you going this time?
-Carey Island.
My plant there has a problem.
With whom?
Please. Please give me the key.
Okay.
He's here.
He did?
What?
-Calm down.
Chill.
We just want to talk.
I asked you to come because
we have the same enemy, Fakhri.
You're about to have
manifesto with him, right?
So?
-So
you'll need my help.
As long as you're not knock out
or tap out,
I'll decide who's win.
What did you get from this?
You'll be gone next year.
If I put Naim
or Fakhri in charge
our tradition
will fall to pieces.
Let me think first.
Okay. Think thoroughly.
What if he didn't agree?
We'll make him agree.
Will you come?
Quick! Stand in front
of your bed! Now!
Wake up!
Squat now!
Why I asked you
to gather yesterday,
why didn't you guys showed up?
Huh?
You.
Answer me.
Fakhri told us not to show up.
Is Fakhri or me Kapla?
Answer me!
You're the Kapla.
Since you guys
keep crossing the line,
I will now
revoke your license!
The whole batch!
The license card that you get,
just keep in your wallet.
After this, don't dream
of playing truant or,
smoking or bullying juniors.
If I find out, you'll be done.
Yes,
one more thing is
tuck in your shirt back.
Your licenses
have been revoked, right?
Tuck it in.
Tuck it in!
Pass my mandate on
to your whole batch.
Do you understand?
Let's go.
Hey! Wait!
Where are you running to?
Hey!
Fakhri.
Hey, you're the one who punched me.
Until when you're..
-Fakhri!
You know
Kahar revoked
everyone's license, right?
So what?
Why did you listened to him?
Just take it out.
I said take it out.
I'm serious.
Kahar
only powerful
when you give him the power.
It's different
when you're still juniors.
Now we're as big as the Form 5s.
What if he wants us to gather?
What? We don't have our own batch?
Huh?
You mean
scuffle between batch?
If it's necessary.
It's either you're brave or not
or are you all afraid?
Scared is it?
If you lead us,
I could do it all.
Mia.
Here.
There should be 200 more.
-Why did you skip work, then?
When?
-Don't think I don't know.
About you and that softie.
There's few times you skip work
to hang out with him.
What's your problem, Mia?
Everything is messed up!
This place is messed up! You too!
So what are you waiting for?
You wanted to leave so much, right?
Leave! Leave now!
Please pick up, Naim.
You don't want to answer it?
Damn it!
YOU'RE SCREWED
FOR THE MANIFESTO
Fakhri!
What's your problem, asshole?
Do you think intimidation tactics
would work on me?
What the heck you're talking about?
-My locker, you bastard!
Hey, chill!
Any dissatisfaction
should be handled by manifesto.
Hey! What is it?
Have you consider my offer?
I don't need your support.
But, you already have my support.
Our enemy is the same, right?
If you think,
we're the same.
You are so wrong.
Wait, why isn't Prakash
tucked in his shirt?
Didn't I revoked their licenses?
Those rude brats.
Honey.
Idah.
It's 3 a.m.
Why are you still up?
You promised to discuss about
my custody over Fakhri, right?
Oh my God. It's late, Idah.
And I just got home.
I'm very tired.
When else could we talk?
I'm sorry but
I'm really busy right now.
And even if you want to
open the case back,
you can do it yourself.
You don't have to wait for me.
Where is Idah that I knew before?
Where is Idah
who could handled it all?
I was like that because I had to!
Because I couldn't
depend on my ex-husband.
That's why I married you!
Everything I asked of you
is your responsibility.
You are my husband!
Then, what?
Huh? After we got married,
you're just responsible
in bed or in the kitchen?
I didn't married you
to get a servant.
I fell in love with you
because you're brave.
Because of that, you fall in love
with your executive?
Her name is Amelia, right?
I already know. For a year!
And you said nothing?
Hey, Form 4!
I revoked your license, right?
Answer me, damn it!
I'm asking, asshole.
I'm asking you!
Answer me, you bastard!
It's Fakhri!
He told me not to follow.
Fakhri!
Fakhri! Come out now, asshole!
Fakhri!
Come out right now, Fakhri!
Fakhri!
Fakhri!
Come out right now, Fakhri!
You're overstepping
too much, bastard!
It's not just me you challenged!
You challenged
the way of life here!
You challenged the High Council!
You dared all of the Form 5s!
So? What do you want me to do?
Huh? Sit quietly.
Just watch you
reigning over the school?
No! I want you to
get the heck out of here!
After you're beaten by Prakash,
when you lose,
I want you to piss off
from this school.
Don't you be the reason
I'll make sure it's
a living hell for the Form 4s.
Just like what I did to him.
Do you see him?
-Yes, I do.
I understand. Okay.
But if I win,..
But if I win,
if I beaten your boy,
that Prakash.
I want you
to quit as Kapla.
Let Form 4s handle the election.
Let Form 4s take care
of this school.
You, Form 5s, sit tight.
You have to study for SPM.
Fine.
The manifesto is tonight.
Mrs. Faniza? What's wrong?
Mr. Sin. I'm not sure,
I don't know anything about cars.
What?
-When was the last service?
About a year ago?
-No wonder!
The engine is overheated.
I have some
leftover motor oil in my car.
We'll try that and see.
Thank you. Oh, Mr. Sin.
You can just leave the motor oil
with me and be on your way.
You're on duty tonight, right?
-Nonsense.
I would not leave
a pregnant woman alone at night.
It only hurts a bit, right?
Fakhri.
Let's talk a bit.
I know you're angry
I know you're mad at me.
I just want to say that
your way
of firing our year's spirit,
the way Kahar responded
is dangerous, Fakhri.
I'm afraid that
the history would repeat itself.
You said you want to put
a stop on people like Kahar.
But in time,
you're becoming like him.
I am not like him at all.
Enough!
Form 5s over here.
Form 4s over there.
Move!
(You're not coming down? Fine.
I'll find you at the dorm.)
High Council Manifesto Session.
Kasturi versus Lekir.
Hey! There's no Kasturi!
It's Jebat!
Three,
two,
one!
Stop!
Stop!
-What, damn it!
Dude, listen! Bro!
Bro! Just a bit more.
Remember,
don't tap out.
Just let him knock you out.
Okay? I'll announce you win.
You don't understand.
He won't stop.
He might attack you later.
That's what I hope. Hey.
Don't forget what he did
to our school.
To you.
He challenged our tradition.
He ruined your locker.
How did you know about my locker?
Fakhri, Fakhri, Fakhri!
Fakhri, Fakhri, Fakhri!
Fakhri, Fakhri, Fakhri!
Bastard!
Mia! What are you doing here?
Fakhri, Fakhri, Fakhri!
What's all this, Naim?
Sorry, Mrs. Faniza.
You'll have to call
a tow truck tomorrow.
I'll drive you home tonight.
You're such a sweetheart, Mr. Sin.
Please don't call me that.
Hey!
Naim, what's that? Huh?
Hey!
Hey!
What are you doing here?
-Naim!
What are you guys doing?
What's all these?
Mia! You have to go down.
Naim.
Tell me. What's all these?
Announce it, asshole.
I said,
announce it, asshole!
Screw you!
Let's go, Mia!
Go down, Mia! Go!
Mr. Sin!
-What the..
Get up!
Get the heck up!
Announce it, asshole!
Announce it, you bastard!
Fakhri!
Fakhri!
Fakhri!
Announce it!
-Fakhri!
Give it up, asshole!
Your time is up!
Fine! You won.
Hey!
Form 4! Form 5!
Enough, KUDRAT!
Kasturi won!
It's Jebat, stupid!
Jebat..
Jebat won!
What else?
Starting today,
I quit as Kapla.
Did you hear that?
I. Quit.
As. Kapla.
Fakhri.
Fakhri!
He.. He..
Help.
Help! Help!
What were you doing up there?
Now, everyone thinks
I asked you to report it.
-You need to tell us
what really happen
to him, Fakhri.
You think we believe that
he just fell down the stairs?
I saw my demon yesterday.
I'm stupid, Ayam.
You left me and Mama,
you broke all of our promises.
I only live for that, Fakhri.
The chance to ruin your life.
I want to kill you.
'Lord of the Flies'
and it's writer, William
Golding's idea of humanity to be
offensive.
His notion that evil
is inherent in all men
had never really
sit well with me.
So much so, that I wrote
an entire thesis
on how much
I disagreed with this book.
So, today
I'd like to share an excerpt
from my thesis statement.
Understanding William Golding,
the true face of men
will reveal itself
when met with desperation.
'Evil' or rather
the animalistic instincts
hard-wired into our brains
from the times of
our primal ancestors
are still inherent among us
until this day.
Desperation from the lack
of resources back then
has made humans turn to
their barbaric side.
But humans are now far too evolved.
We have sovereign bodies
that are to govern
our destructive instincts.
We are capable
of achieving social contracts.
Promising that we will
not do harm on one another.
Around the world,
war-torn region
are decreasing in size.
And despite the multiple times
experts predicted
a third world war,
it has yet to arrive.
I consider this is
a testament to
our enduring strife for peace.
A testament that
our goodness always prevail.
A testament that
we are not inherently evil.
Needless to say,
I've been called
a delusional optimist
many times in my life.
However, over
the past few months,
I'm beginning to see
the cracks in my own naivety.
I'm beginning to see
that despite the systems
that we create to achieve order,
we forget that we ourselves
are agent of chaos
and that even
our most desperate attempts
for order
will inevitably
breed more chaos.
However, as mentioned earlier,
I still am
a delusional optimist.
So a part of me,
the soon-to-be mother,
I assume.
Look to you boys everyday..
Hoping that you would prove
me and all my naivety
to be right.
Went against Fahmi,
acting all macho.
Turned out to be a sissy.
He's feminine, oh my!
No way!
What are you doing here? You know
this is the loser's table.
I don't care. Starting today,
screw this. Okay?
Naim..
Naim.
Naim, I didn't..
I laughed that night
not because..
No, it's like this.
I was laughing because
you're cute. Don't you get it?
Like, you know, friends laughing at
their friend's baby photo.
That's all.
Okay.
Naim,..
Mia, I get it.
Prakash!
I just want to discuss
about our manifesto.
I know we're not that close
but I think you know
how awful this place is.
Let's forget about the manifesto.
I don't want to be your enemy.
Kahar..
Kahar is our enemy.
We're in the same year.
We have to take care
of each other.
So, if I become the Kapla
I promised to take you
into High Council.
I just want
you do the same thing
when you're in.
Didn't you say
you want to end High Council?
Huh?
I have my own reason.
So,
no, thank you.
It's okay.
Don't regret this later.
Honey.
Idah, did you see my car keys?
Can you help to call
the lawyer who handled my case?
I want to assert
my custody over Fakhri.
Firdaus,
he doesn't know
how to raise a child.
Did you know?
Fakhri's fighting video
has be seen by the whole country.
Every time I see him,
his face is full of bruises.
Idah. I'm already late.
I'm searching for my keys.
I have to go now.
Here.
Are you helping me or not?
I promise! After I get back
from this trip,
we'll discuss about this.
Where are you going this time?
-Carey Island.
My plant there has a problem.
With whom?
Please. Please give me the key.
Okay.
He's here.
He did?
What?
-Calm down.
Chill.
We just want to talk.
I asked you to come because
we have the same enemy, Fakhri.
You're about to have
manifesto with him, right?
So?
-So
you'll need my help.
As long as you're not knock out
or tap out,
I'll decide who's win.
What did you get from this?
You'll be gone next year.
If I put Naim
or Fakhri in charge
our tradition
will fall to pieces.
Let me think first.
Okay. Think thoroughly.
What if he didn't agree?
We'll make him agree.
Will you come?
Quick! Stand in front
of your bed! Now!
Wake up!
Squat now!
Why I asked you
to gather yesterday,
why didn't you guys showed up?
Huh?
You.
Answer me.
Fakhri told us not to show up.
Is Fakhri or me Kapla?
Answer me!
You're the Kapla.
Since you guys
keep crossing the line,
I will now
revoke your license!
The whole batch!
The license card that you get,
just keep in your wallet.
After this, don't dream
of playing truant or,
smoking or bullying juniors.
If I find out, you'll be done.
Yes,
one more thing is
tuck in your shirt back.
Your licenses
have been revoked, right?
Tuck it in.
Tuck it in!
Pass my mandate on
to your whole batch.
Do you understand?
Let's go.
Hey! Wait!
Where are you running to?
Hey!
Fakhri.
Hey, you're the one who punched me.
Until when you're..
-Fakhri!
You know
Kahar revoked
everyone's license, right?
So what?
Why did you listened to him?
Just take it out.
I said take it out.
I'm serious.
Kahar
only powerful
when you give him the power.
It's different
when you're still juniors.
Now we're as big as the Form 5s.
What if he wants us to gather?
What? We don't have our own batch?
Huh?
You mean
scuffle between batch?
If it's necessary.
It's either you're brave or not
or are you all afraid?
Scared is it?
If you lead us,
I could do it all.
Mia.
Here.
There should be 200 more.
-Why did you skip work, then?
When?
-Don't think I don't know.
About you and that softie.
There's few times you skip work
to hang out with him.
What's your problem, Mia?
Everything is messed up!
This place is messed up! You too!
So what are you waiting for?
You wanted to leave so much, right?
Leave! Leave now!
Please pick up, Naim.
You don't want to answer it?
Damn it!
YOU'RE SCREWED
FOR THE MANIFESTO
Fakhri!
What's your problem, asshole?
Do you think intimidation tactics
would work on me?
What the heck you're talking about?
-My locker, you bastard!
Hey, chill!
Any dissatisfaction
should be handled by manifesto.
Hey! What is it?
Have you consider my offer?
I don't need your support.
But, you already have my support.
Our enemy is the same, right?
If you think,
we're the same.
You are so wrong.
Wait, why isn't Prakash
tucked in his shirt?
Didn't I revoked their licenses?
Those rude brats.
Honey.
Idah.
It's 3 a.m.
Why are you still up?
You promised to discuss about
my custody over Fakhri, right?
Oh my God. It's late, Idah.
And I just got home.
I'm very tired.
When else could we talk?
I'm sorry but
I'm really busy right now.
And even if you want to
open the case back,
you can do it yourself.
You don't have to wait for me.
Where is Idah that I knew before?
Where is Idah
who could handled it all?
I was like that because I had to!
Because I couldn't
depend on my ex-husband.
That's why I married you!
Everything I asked of you
is your responsibility.
You are my husband!
Then, what?
Huh? After we got married,
you're just responsible
in bed or in the kitchen?
I didn't married you
to get a servant.
I fell in love with you
because you're brave.
Because of that, you fall in love
with your executive?
Her name is Amelia, right?
I already know. For a year!
And you said nothing?
Hey, Form 4!
I revoked your license, right?
Answer me, damn it!
I'm asking, asshole.
I'm asking you!
Answer me, you bastard!
It's Fakhri!
He told me not to follow.
Fakhri!
Fakhri! Come out now, asshole!
Fakhri!
Come out right now, Fakhri!
Fakhri!
Fakhri!
Come out right now, Fakhri!
You're overstepping
too much, bastard!
It's not just me you challenged!
You challenged
the way of life here!
You challenged the High Council!
You dared all of the Form 5s!
So? What do you want me to do?
Huh? Sit quietly.
Just watch you
reigning over the school?
No! I want you to
get the heck out of here!
After you're beaten by Prakash,
when you lose,
I want you to piss off
from this school.
Don't you be the reason
I'll make sure it's
a living hell for the Form 4s.
Just like what I did to him.
Do you see him?
-Yes, I do.
I understand. Okay.
But if I win,..
But if I win,
if I beaten your boy,
that Prakash.
I want you
to quit as Kapla.
Let Form 4s handle the election.
Let Form 4s take care
of this school.
You, Form 5s, sit tight.
You have to study for SPM.
Fine.
The manifesto is tonight.
Mrs. Faniza? What's wrong?
Mr. Sin. I'm not sure,
I don't know anything about cars.
What?
-When was the last service?
About a year ago?
-No wonder!
The engine is overheated.
I have some
leftover motor oil in my car.
We'll try that and see.
Thank you. Oh, Mr. Sin.
You can just leave the motor oil
with me and be on your way.
You're on duty tonight, right?
-Nonsense.
I would not leave
a pregnant woman alone at night.
It only hurts a bit, right?
Fakhri.
Let's talk a bit.
I know you're angry
I know you're mad at me.
I just want to say that
your way
of firing our year's spirit,
the way Kahar responded
is dangerous, Fakhri.
I'm afraid that
the history would repeat itself.
You said you want to put
a stop on people like Kahar.
But in time,
you're becoming like him.
I am not like him at all.
Enough!
Form 5s over here.
Form 4s over there.
Move!
(You're not coming down? Fine.
I'll find you at the dorm.)
High Council Manifesto Session.
Kasturi versus Lekir.
Hey! There's no Kasturi!
It's Jebat!
Three,
two,
one!
Stop!
Stop!
-What, damn it!
Dude, listen! Bro!
Bro! Just a bit more.
Remember,
don't tap out.
Just let him knock you out.
Okay? I'll announce you win.
You don't understand.
He won't stop.
He might attack you later.
That's what I hope. Hey.
Don't forget what he did
to our school.
To you.
He challenged our tradition.
He ruined your locker.
How did you know about my locker?
Fakhri, Fakhri, Fakhri!
Fakhri, Fakhri, Fakhri!
Fakhri, Fakhri, Fakhri!
Bastard!
Mia! What are you doing here?
Fakhri, Fakhri, Fakhri!
What's all this, Naim?
Sorry, Mrs. Faniza.
You'll have to call
a tow truck tomorrow.
I'll drive you home tonight.
You're such a sweetheart, Mr. Sin.
Please don't call me that.
Hey!
Naim, what's that? Huh?
Hey!
Hey!
What are you doing here?
-Naim!
What are you guys doing?
What's all these?
Mia! You have to go down.
Naim.
Tell me. What's all these?
Announce it, asshole.
I said,
announce it, asshole!
Screw you!
Let's go, Mia!
Go down, Mia! Go!
Mr. Sin!
-What the..
Get up!
Get the heck up!
Announce it, asshole!
Announce it, you bastard!
Fakhri!
Fakhri!
Fakhri!
Announce it!
-Fakhri!
Give it up, asshole!
Your time is up!
Fine! You won.
Hey!
Form 4! Form 5!
Enough, KUDRAT!
Kasturi won!
It's Jebat, stupid!
Jebat..
Jebat won!
What else?
Starting today,
I quit as Kapla.
Did you hear that?
I. Quit.
As. Kapla.
Fakhri.
Fakhri!
He.. He..
Help.
Help! Help!
What were you doing up there?
Now, everyone thinks
I asked you to report it.
-You need to tell us
what really happen
to him, Fakhri.
You think we believe that
he just fell down the stairs?
I saw my demon yesterday.
I'm stupid, Ayam.
You left me and Mama,
you broke all of our promises.
I only live for that, Fakhri.
The chance to ruin your life.
I want to kill you.