The legend of Mae Nak is a tale of true love...
...and is a tale that Thai people have been telling for many generations.
Because one day the Ghost of Mae Nak will return again...
...so she can find her true love. The true love that once was.
Her spirit will never die.
Hey who's there? It's very late to be knocking...
Who are you? Stop banging!
What are you doing? Stop banging now!
Stop it! Just stop banging!
Hello. Good morning sir this is your wake up call.
Nak! Oh I am so glad to hear your voice. I had another nightmare.
- Mak are you okay? - Yeah I'm fine. Just a bad dream.
- What do you mean? - Well this one was...
Well tell me when I see you.
- Okay. Mak loves Nak. - Nak loves Mak.
Going to work now?
No Father, I'm meeting Nak.
Here, what about your breakfast?
It's okay, I'll have breakfast with Nak.
We're going to see a house.
They serve breakfast at this house?
No Mother. We'll probably get something to eat beforehand.
Mother? Father? Did you hear something last night?
No. Nothing.
No. Why?
It must have been nothing. See you.
Nak! Not here. It's too public.
I haven't seen you in twelve hours.
This time I saw her.
Saw what?
This woman.
What woman?
In my nightmare. Her smile was black. She had no teeth. No gums.
Just shiny black. It was very real. Very scary.
Well from next week I'll be sharing the bed with you.
So this woman will have to smile at me first before she can scare you again.
Maybe a change of home will improve things.
Let's hope that this Estate Agent is as true as the words in his ad.
For sale: Two bedroom house with kitchen and bathroom
in Phrakanong district.
Needs some attention but...
Yes read on!
...ideal for newly wedded couple.
Asking price 300,000 Baht. Contact Angel Estates.
It seems too good to be true.
I like the last part best: "Suitable for Newly Wedded Couple"
That'll be us.
You must be the ten o'clock appointment.
Come on inside.
Sit down.
We've come about the property.
Not so fast! No so fast.
I knew you two would be coming here today.
Now tell me about yourselves.
Well I'm Mak. This is Nak, my fiancee.
We are getting married next Saturday.
Excellent. How wonderful.
So that must mean you are interested in my little house in Phrakanong?
Well. I'm afraid it's sold already.
But you said we are the only ones...
...because we were first to call you.
Just kidding!
I just needed to see your level of interest.
But I should warn you. This house does need a few repairs.
Do you want to see it now?
If possible.
Let me find the key then.
What do they mean? These symbols.
They protect me.
Protect you from what?
The key used to be here...
These are so beautiful.
Ah! Here it is.
Phrakanong! You will never find such a beautiful mix of people
in the whole of Bangkok.
See you're not far from the Skytrain.
Now we have to walk for a little bit... Just over here.
So who lived in this house before?
There's been several owners. They don't seem to stay long.
It's been empty for a few years.
You said it is an old house?
It's a very old house. Probably the oldest in the area.
How old?
Over one hundred years old.
This is going to be an exciting new area to live in.
They will build condominiums. Soon all this will change for the better.
The key.
Like I said it's old.
But it's beautiful.
At the back is the bedroom and bathroom. Simple but cosy.
We want the house Mr. Angel.
Yes! We'll buy the house.
I knew you two would be ideal for this place.
So let's begin the paperwork, shall we?
I'm afraid the garden is a bit wild.
But a little work will fix it.
Sorry. I left my bag inside.
Mak! Come on. I've got to go to work. They only gave me the morning off.
Hey. They look nice and rich.
Yes, rich for the picking.
Mak, call me at work. Let me know that it's confirmed.
No wait and call me at home tonight.
No, no. Call me at work!
Here's the contract for the Phrakanong house. You sign your name here.
Hello, I'm calling about the Phrakanong house...
advertised in the newspaper yesterday...
Please call me back urgently...
Yes hello! I'm calling about buying the house in Phrakanong...
Leave it too long, and you might be too late.
But maybe I should speak to a lawyer first.
The house is not going anywhere.
It's been there for over one hundred years.
Sign it.
Well done!
This house has been waiting for you for a long time.
Hello.
It's ours. Contract signed and sealed!
Really? Oh Mak I know it's so right.
- Nak loves Mak. - Mak loves Nak... and needs more change!
Excuse me. Could I look at this one please.
Can I see it?
What is it?
It's very old. One hundred... The price to you... One hundred!
I'll take this one.
Look after it.
It's very fragile.
It will bring you good luck.
Nak!
- Hi Noi. - Look these arrived for you.
Mak's such a romantic.
- Did Mak send these? - I don't know. Have a look at the card.
So tell me. Did you get it?
So did you get it?
Yes we did. Noi it's so perfect.
Sounds so romantic...
- But it needs a little work. - What does it look like?
Beautiful. Like in a fairy tale.
It's an old traditional house...
- But the wedding is so soon. - I hope we can get it ready in time.
- Don't worry. Noi and I will help you. - That's great!
Don't worry. Chai and Noi will help. Let's talk later.
Matching furniture. That's nice.
- I don't like the colour. - It's good that it isn't for your home.
Look! There's the king size bed for that first romantic hot sweaty night.
- I bet it won't be their first hot and sweaty night. - Why?
Young people have no control these days.
Hello Mr. Preecha. This is Mr. Angel.
You're the lawyer for Mr Mak who signed the contract for the Phrakanong house?
I'd like to make an appointment to meet you to discuss the contract...
Driver stop here please.
I've got to get up early to see Master Tring.
- Which Master Tring? - Our Fortune Teller for the wedding plans.
Why don't you ask him about me and Chai?
I don't believe a word he says. I'm doing this for my Mom and Grandma.
Oh, C'mon! It's tradition.
I'm doing it just for you. I gotta go now.
Bye bye.
Mak. Is that you Mak?
Nak, What's happened?
Have you seen a ghost?
Grandma, you know I don't believe in ghosts.
Mom, I'm leaving.
Kong!
Nak, aren't you scared walking through this cemetery?
I don't mind. I've been walking through this way many years.
By the way, Did you get my flowers?
I'm in a rush Kong. I don't have time to talk.
And stop sending me flowers!
Don't do it Nak. Do you know you'll make a big mistake!
Kong, What are you saying?
Don't marry him. You can't do it.
Kong, I don't care what you think.
I am going to marry Mak. I love Mak!
But I love you Nak.
Good morning, Master Tring.
My Mom and Grandma asked me to tell you that...
we've done everything you have suggested for the wedding.
Actually, it's not my suggestion.
But what the astrological readings inform us.
We must live by them.
And they will guide us to happiness and a fulfilling future.
My Mom and Grandma hope that you'll attend our reception and blessing.
I'll do my best for you, Nak.
Thank you.
Master Tring.
Your first morning reading is waiting.
Come on then.
I'll leave now.
Wait!
Master Tring would like completion of payment today.
Yes.
What is this?
There should be another two hundred?
Are you sure?
Oh I thought my Mom said?
I don't know what your mom said but there's two hundred Baht missing.
I'm sorry.
I'm so happy for Mak and Nak.
They look so good together.
It's true love.
And when are we going to...
This present is for both of them.
Thank you. Please go inside.
Mr. Preecha! I'm so glad that you're here.
Here's to you and your wonderful wife.
Mak, Mr. Preecha tells me that the Phrakanong house is a real bargain.
Well it's a good job we have a great lawyer like Mr Preecha to help us.
Noi, my feet are aching.
- So how is the cake? - It's yummy.
Look. Nak, there's your fortune teller.
But he's brought that seedy housekeeper with him.
He wasn't invited.
Noi, look he's stealing food!
It's a great honour to be able to attend the wedding of my niece
who I love very much.
And wish both of you to be happy, prosperous and have children soon.
And to be wealthy.
Thank you all.
Thank you everyone for being here today.
I know that Nak and I are so happy that this day has finally arrived.
And is the start of our new life together...
And we are going to share our life together, no matter what happens.
So I raise my glass to everyone.
And especially to Nak who I love very much.
I promise I'll love and look after her for the rest of my life.
Cheers! Cheers! Cheers!
Nak you scared me!
What are you eating?
Grandma gave it to me.
It was once a very beautiful look to have many years ago.
Kiss me Mak and taste some... Let me see how you look.
It's probably not good for teeth...
here wash your mouth and drink some water.
Nak!
What is it Mak?
I'm okay. Just got a fright.
What was it? Can you tell me?
Nothing Nak... Let's sleep.
So how are you my Husband?
I'm fine. And how are you my Wife?
I'm fine too. And did you sleep well my Husband?
Yes my wife... I did...
Oh look what my Grandma gave me.
It's a leaf. Couples used to chew it many years ago.
But it makes your teeth and gums shiny black.
Oh you know about it. It was sign of beauty once. Now we have the opposite.
I guess it's just tradition to give it.
Nak, I like your teeth white.
Your Father would have loved your wedding day Nak.
I guess Mr. Preecha will go through all the paperwork within this week.
Well let me know if you need more help.
Yes Father.
Let's hope it gets done before you go on holiday next Saturday.
Krabi is such a beautiful place.
Nak, I don't know if you remember but Mak's Father and I...
went there 3 years ago.
To celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary.
Well a toast to Mak and Nak's wedding.
And may they return to Krabi in 25 years to celebrate their wedding anniversary.
Cheers!
Mak what are you doing... You'll fall.
Now I get to carry my bride, my new wife, over the threshold.
Nak!
I'm sure I locked it...
I think someone has broken in.
Our stuff is missing.
Look! Our wedding gifts have been stolen too.
What did the police say?
There's not much they can do.
Except wait and see if any of the gifts turn up.
The thieves will probably try and sell our stuff on the street.
Then we'd have to prove they were ours.
It's a pity. They took my wedding suit.
It had a wedding gift I bought for Nak in it.
It was an antique brooch. I would like to get that back.
Will you be okay staying here tonight?
Yes we'll be fine. This is our house.
What about the neighbours. Didn't they see anything?
Nothing. Police spoke to them but no one saw anything.
That's crazy!
You've only got to fart where I live
and a neighbour will come around to have a good sniff.
Look it's a clock-radio. I could use this.
We're keeping nothing Tick. We've gotta' get rid of everything.
We can't be found with any of it.
Why?
That newly married couple are connected to the police.
We will be in big trouble if they catch us.
Hey! Stop! Stop!
Mak. I'm here Mak...
It's Nak next to you.
Can you hear me? Mak
Mak... wake up and talk to me.
I'm here Mak.
Can you hear me?
Nak, Doctor has got something to...
Are you Nak?
I'm Doctor Grid. You must be Mak's wife.
What happened? Why is he like this?
We know he was in a hit and run accident. It has left Mak in a coma.
Coma? When will he wake up?
It's hard to tell at this stage. We are monitoring him for any responses.
Mak's parent just arrived.
Doctor I'll go with you.
Find Mae Nak.
You must find Mae Nak.
Doctor, Mak spoke to me. He spoke!
Are you sure that Mak spoke to you?
The monitor shows no response at all. He's been stable... no change at all.
You have to rest.
You have to keep your strength so you can be with Mak.
You've been at his bedside all day.
You haven't eaten much... nothing at all.
I've made a congee for you... eat some.
Here... eat Nak.
Grandma! Mak said something to me this morning in hospital.
Are you sure he spoke to you? The Doctor said there was no change.
Yes, he did!
He told me to find Mae Nak.
To find Mae Nak?
But Mae Nak... is a Ghost!
Ghost! What do you mean a Ghost?
What I am going to tell you is the story of Mae Nak.
Over a hundred years ago, there was a young woman called Nak.
Nak married a young man named Mak.
They were very much in love.
And their marriage was a true commitment...
They were inseparable. Because they loved each other very much.
And they were blessed with conception of a child.
But then the dream was broken... her Mak had to go to war...
Mak was seriously injured.
The monks helped him recover.
Soon Mak was ready to return to his true love... his Nak.
They were together again as a family.
But then Mak noticed that things had changed.
Neighbours they knew so well had gone. People would not stop at their house.
Mak then went home to tell Nak.
The villagers told him she died in childbirth, and she was now a ghost!
That night the GHOST OF MAE NAK had her revenge on the village.
The dead were the people that tried to take Mak away from Nak.
She would not let them. She cursed them and stopped them.
The villagers awake Mak to face the truth about his young wife.
That she is dead and he has been living with a ghost who has struck revenge.
On those who tried to come between her and Mak...
There in the grave was the decaying body of the young Mae Nak.
Mak's wife and true love...
and next to her their dead child.
The Higher Dignitary performed an exorcism on Nak and her child.
They were made to rest in peace.
Mae Nak no longer sought revenge
on those who tried to stop her love between her and her Mak.
Grandma, why did Mae Nak want revenge?
She wanted to keep the true love she had. Her love for her Mak was so overwhelming.
It became her obsession, turned to anger and finally revenge.
You're late Tick! Where have you been?
The scrap guy is waiting for you.
I know! I know! I had to go the long way round.
Police are everywhere.
So you need to get to the scrap yard as soon as possible.
I'm scared Tock!
Call me when it's done.
Murderer! Thief!
Who is this?
Who are you?
Where have you been?
I've been waiting for you. You're late.
Here's your money.
You can go. I'll do this myself.
Now all the tests show that Mak is physically normal.
But he is still in his coma.
He has no response at all.
We are going to do a brain scan today.
Hopefully that will pinpoint a cause for his state.
Mak's Father told me that you have got something to tell me?
It's about Mr. Angel the Prakanong house Estate Agent, who sold the house to you.
But now...
I'm afraid he is dead!
He was meant to come to our wedding reception. Poor Mr. Angel.
Well actually, Mr. Angel was about to create problems for you and Mak.
Recently, I received a phone call from him.
Saying that he was going to double the price of the Prakanong house.
Then I checked the contract that Mak's signed.
It was there in the small print...
that he could increase the price of the house after one week,
and that it was legal to do so.