Darling?
Stop!
It'll all be OK now.
I'm your husband!
It'll all be OK now.
I'm your husband!
It'll all be OK now.
I'm your husband!
It'll all be OK now!
Darling!
It'll all be OK now!
Stop!
Don't be scared, baby.
It's all going to end with Mummy.
I love you, baby.
Come here.
Come here...
Mummy's going to give you a hug.
Many Northeastern Thais
believe their ancestors remain close by
as protective spirits after they pass.
And so this phrase was born:
"Seven generations of ancestors...
all watching over their children.”
"The Presence"
Don't tell me you've
dreamt about that same old lady again , Om.
No, Tee.
I dreamt I saw Mum.
In my dream, she was sitting
in that house.
Is that what you always see?
No.
I only just started seeing
it these past few months.
But when I got that letter from
Aunt Bua to visit Gran...
I dreamt of another old woman.
It's so scary, Tee.
Your grandmother in Mukdahan province?
Yes.
She probably just wants you to visit.
Anyway, she's your last living relative.
Yes.
So...
How's your job going?
Well, I'm down tens of millions of baht.
It's going to be OK.
I know my Tee is amazing.
Thanks.
I still worry, though, because
I've invested so much.
The first trick to overcoming fear is
eat until you get a big belly.
Like this one here.
The second trick to overcoming fear
is to smile.
Like this.
I do a great impression of a
a Peking duck drinking water, you know.
I'll show you!
Quack, quack!
See? There's that smile.
You know there's a third trick too!
What's that?
This!
This is how we make each other feel better.
Have you been watching too many
romantic Korean soaps?
I believe in you. You can do it.
Let's all of us visit your grandmother.
Us?
With Non's gang too.
Yes.
It'll be a chance for some sightseeing.
When the rice plants bloom
won't that be gorgeous, Tee?
Yes. We can do that.
Perfect spot to invest in for a resort.
What you asked me to find,
It's all taken care of.
This is what I'm thinking for the event.
Let me see.
I think this is the best location based on your requirements.
Hey, are you sure about this?
Of course!
The timing's perfect
because Om only has one relative there.
What about you?
Better be prepared!
The photos had better be good.
Who do you think you're talking to?
I'm Non, your best photographer.
If you don't trust these skills, I'll...
have to start charging you.
Yeah, right.
Look at this.
Yeah. That looks good.
Atom
Why aren't we going somewhere
like Chiang Mai?
What's there to see in Mukdahan province?
Can I even get selfie with the morning fog?
Damn. "Bubs"!
Bub-ble!
We're there to work, not sightsee.
If we're working then we can sightsee too!
To make the trip worth it.
Right? Don't you think?
What's up? Ready?
Whatever.
just come so you can help Non.
It's only a bit of work.
Then I'll take you sightseeing.
Hey, how're you?
Hi, Non.
This is Atom and Bubble.
They are friends from college.
Thay're going to assist.
How do you do?
This is Tee, my boss
and he's like my brother.
I've told you about him.
Om, this is the
group we'll be travelling with.
OK.
OK, everyone
Let's head out!
Let's go.
Mukadahan
Is it really going to be cool?
I thought we were going to Chiang Mai
and here you are taking me to Mukdahan.
Are you complaining about Tee?
No, I'm not complaining about you, Tee.
You've got lipstick on your teeth.
Again?
No, I don't!
Isn't that way too close up?
Do we get to see any of these?
I'm taking only candid ones.
Another pose, just in case!
Hey, look, there's your auntie!
More like yours, bitch.
Your skin is even darker than the buffalo.
Look!
Non, he's bullying me.
You're such an annoying little Anna banana.
I'm taking a nap.
You guys have fun with each other.
I'm too tired.
Tee, have you driven this route before?
Why are you so good at it?
Wow, we need to watch you, don't we?
What? I'm not doing anything, Om!
Aunt Bua says
someone will lead us with their car.
Looks mysterious, doesn't it?
Is it that car?
That should be it.
What's going on, Tee?
Nothing.
They said to go straight then turn left.
Guys? What do you want to do?
Guys
did you see something?
Don't even start.
What?
I didn't even say anything!
It should be this house, Tee.
Why's it so dark?
Excuse me?
Is anyone home?
How'd you get in?
You're here already?
Everyone...
This is...
Aunt Bua.
Hello, how are you?
Thank you for coming to visit.
I'm clad you're here.
Malee...
Bring our guests some water.
Gran isn't well.
She can't walk.
Do you want me to curtsy first?
Go on! I'm only saying this once.
How are you?
Was it hard to get here?
Not at all.
Here's some high quality moonshine...
It'll make you feel good and sleep better.
That's your grandmother.
Malee. Clean it up.
What's wrong with her aunt?
Is she PMS-ing?
She's so mean.
Aunt Bua, what's wrong with Gran?
She was abandoned. She hasn't walked in years.
All she talks about is missing her grandchildren.
About missing you. About missing your mother.
I got her address from Uncle Nab.
Ever since your mother took off with you
none of you have even stepped foot here.
Time to sleep.
That's all we got.
We don't have electricity here yet.
That's alright, Auntie.
We've brought a lot of things with us.
We'd hate to bother you.
Excuse me, Auntie...
Do you get any mobile signal here?
I can barely use my phone.
Sometimes it works.
Sometimes it doesn't.
When it works, it works.
Excuse me,
where's the bathroom, please?
There!
Om
You can sleep here.
It was your mother's bedroom.
Yes, Aunt Bua.
Are you OK, Om?
Can you sleep?
I should be the one asking you
if you'll be able to sleep like this.
Easy, no problem.
Thank you, Tee
for coming with me on this trip.
I've lost all connection here.
Why should there be any?
You think this is Craigslist?
Stupidface!
Hey, you...
Tomorrow, can we ask Non to take us
somewhere with signal?
Can we?
Fine.
I'll send some work off to my clients too.
Oh please, anyone up there... help me...
Hey there.
Don't tell me you're not going to shower?
So what?
Look at this place.
It's so creepy.
I don't care if you chain me to an elephant
or some hottie drags me out
there's no way I'm going.
Atom...
Yeah?
Do you think Om's grandmother
seems a bit... off?
Bub...
Whatever you do, don't look into her eyes.
Don't even talk to her.
I think
something's not right with her grandma.
I can sense it.
Atom!
Why the hell did you bring me here?
You Little garden gnome!
Look at this.
This house...
this mosquito netting...
that old lady!
Bub
why are you calling me?
It's a pocket dial.
Where are you going?
I'm taking a shower.
Atom, you're just going to abandon me here?
Atom? Atom?
You baboon's butt! You fish stick!
Hey.
You're staring so much
want me to just take it off?
Why not?
I didn't know you wore this kind of thing.
Don't even try.
And no looking.
Hold on.
Where are you going?
Wait for me.
Miss Atom
I have finished my shower
and I'm freezing to death.
Mister Non
are you going to wait for me, sir?
Atom!
Non!
You've all abandoned me to take a shower.
Worst friends ever!
Traitors!
Little shits!
You said this'd be a relaxing trip
taking selfies in a sea of mist.
Where is my "sea of mist"?
All I've got is a sea of mosquito netting!
This is so scary!
No, stop it!
All my Botox will be undone.
Bubble is not stressed...
Bubble is not scared.
Bubble is not stressed...
Bubble is not scared.
OK, still got it.
Might as well take a selfie.
I'm gorgeous.
What's the hell is that?
Atom, wait up!
What the hell?
Fine, I'll wait.
In your dreams!
What a group effort! All asleep.
This girl...
what an easy life she has!
You have to choose.
I am the giver
Who are you?
I am the receiver.
I am your breath.
No need to ask
I'll follow you until you die.
Who are you?
Why are you being like this?
You said you wouldn't lie to me.
But I didn't!
I didn't even promise you.
You have to be punished.
Die!
Aunt Bua
Are you alright?
There's nothing wrong.
I'm fine.
I heard you laughing just now.
Dear...
sometimes you have to laugh.
Sometimes we have to
bury something very deep inside.
Gran?
Do you remember me?
I'm going to give you a sponge bath, Gran.
Gran?
Let me go.
Gran, please let me go.
You're hurting me, Gran.
Oh, you're here.
Om, why don't you go outside?
It's time to feed Gran.
Ok.
How is everything?
Tee...
and...
where have Non and the group gone?
The gang
Um...
Are probably out sight-seeing.
I see.
Is that a new trend?
I think
There's something weird about that house.
Actually, I'm sure.
Last night
I saw Granny Kam get up and walked around.
That's impossible.
Aunt Bua says she's laid there for two years.
Really.
I thought there isn't any signal here?
I can still post stuff.
It just takes a while to upload.
Why don't you put that down
and enjoy this scenery?
Hey
how long have we known each other?
I don't know.
Maybe since secound grade?
Actually, that's a pretty long time.
Yeah.
That is a long time.
I think
this place is perfect for Tee.
Yeah.
Tee and Om should come here.
They will love it.
You guys!
Stop flirting and come look over there.
It's gorgeous! Let's take photos!
Ok, Ok.
Quick!
Where?
Let's go!
How's it going? Did you sleep?
Yes, Auntie.
The air here is so fresh.
I haven't been to a place like this in so long.
Is this Granny Kam?
This is the almighty Phaya Tan.
Phaya Tan?
Phaya Tan
is sacred to us
Kaso tribe in Thailand
After our ancestors left Laos
we've been worshipping Him ever since
So what you're saying
is Granny Kam is a...
A witch doctor.
A witch doctor?
Phaya Tan
is a divine being. He comes down to heal the sick.
If other doctors can't heal you
you have to seek Him.
Whether you get better or not,
though, is up to your karma.
Our rituals are called yao - voodoo.
The healers are voodoo doctors.
And Granny Kam has passed this on to you?
No. Don't say that. This isn't an easy thing.
He isn't some ghost. He is divine.
He comes down to heal the sick
So to become a witch doctor
you have to be part of the bloodline.
And you also have to be chosen.
So? Can you still eat simple country food?
It looks delicious.
Try it. If you like it, have more.
OK.
Om, this is delicious.
It sure is, Tee.
Are you going the right way?
Piece of cake.
I already saved the GPS location.
The stars are so pretty without the city lights.
Hey!
That car that just overtook us...
there was no one driving it.
What the hell kind of joke is that?
You're both getting along together, aren't you?
Do I look like I'm laughing?
It didn't have a driver!
Probably some local's car.
They've already turned off the road.
Isn't that the exact same car that passed us?
Yeah, exactly the same.
What the hell do they want?
They want to test me?
Let's do this.
Careful! Just let them be!
Did you see that too?
Bubble, what's wrong?
I got currants stuck in my throat.
Non
if something cuts in front of the car
run it over.
I'll take the fall.
Did we hit him?
Non!
Go check it out.
Why do I have to?
You're a guy!
And what are you?
I'm a ladyboy!
What a ladyboy!
Fine, I'll go.
Non, you lollipop! You creamsicle!
You monkey's uncle!
You fat ferret!
May those up above save us.
Atom, where are you going?
You can't just leave me here in the car!
Atom! You're crazy!
Come back!
You psychos! You lug nuts!
Non...
We need to get back in the car, now.
Bub!
Next to you!
Right next to you.
Bub, get out of there, hurry!
Behind you guys!
Come! Get out of there!
Get out!
Are you alright, Om?
What's that, Malee?
Go to sleep, Om.
I feel a bit sick.
Don't be afraid of it, Om.
...can be a medium for the spirits.
It's not easy to keep a spirit
you have to be a direct descendent
Be more careful, Atom
Why are you so dumb?
It's your fault, Non!
What were you thinking?
You parked in such a dark spot.
Of course, there'd be glass on the ground.
What happened?
There was a ghost.
Where?
Where the road curves before you get here.
Did you get hurt bad?
It's OK, I got cut by a bit of glass.
It barely hurts at all.
The locals dump the dead there.
Some don't have any family.
Anyone who passes by gets attacked.
Those currants are really messing me up!
I need to do a number two.
Wake up, Atom.
Come with me to the toilet.
Don't just snore at me.
Goddammit.
Fine, I'll go alone!
Battery's almost out.
I'll use this instead.
Those currants are really punishing me!
The house is creepy...
the people are creepy...
even the toilet is creepy! Dammit.
Pick up, Atom!
Atom, pick up!
Bub, can you answer the phone for me?
Fine, I'll get it myself.
Come right this moment and rescue me, Atom!
Bub, why are you calling me so late?
Wake up now!
I'm in the toilet.
The thing is right outside.
A dog?
What dog?
Not a dog
You Dodobird! You swizzle stick!
You asshole!
Is it a male or female dog?
Male or female? Your mother!
Wake up and come help me, Atom!
I'm going back to sleep.
Have a drink, Bub. Calm down.
What was that thing?
It could walk through the walls.
A ghost, of course.
Really?
I knew it!
God dammit!
Why are you shaking me?
Have some more water.
what else could it be? It's ghosts for sure.
I knew it. I knew it all along.
We need to tell Tee and Om.
It's so beautiful here.
Yes it is.
I used to come here all the time.
When I needed an escape...
this is my special place.
Liar.
It's my first time here.
See? Have a look.
We can see everything from here.
It's like
the entire world lies below us.
Thank you, Tee.
For what?
Thank you for bringing me here.
It's been more than three years
and I hope you know now
I'll love and take care of you
now and forever.
If one day
something goes wrong
I promise
I'll always be there for you.
We'll get through it together.
I promise too.
I'll love you
and we'll take care of each other always.
That's a perfect shot!
Atom, is the audio clear?
Will you do this when you get married?
What did you say?
Cue the leaves. Quick.
Bub! Smoke.
I know!
I'm already fanning it.
This'd better look good.
What's the point of this? I'm dying here.
We're coming!
The food looks so delicious.
Let's have a taste.
So tasty!
Om
Congratulations!
When you get back to Bangkok,
don't forget to invite me!
I'll sulk if you don't.
You understand, right?
What's he so happy about?
These two just got engaged.
Do you want to end up like your mother?
People die from choking on their food, you know.
Aunt Bua
We're headed back to Bangkok tomorrow.
Whatever you want.
Is something the matter, Tee?
No, it's fine.
So... good night.
Tee...
I need to tell you something.
Sure.
But you have to promise you'll believe me.
I promise.
I hear someone talking to me all the time.
Saying the same thing.
Over and over.
But I don't know why.
Do you believe me?
I believe you.
No.
You don't believe me.
I can tell just by looking at you.
Om
I believe you.
It's like something is inside me.
Tee..
If something happens to me
please be there to help me?
Silly girl.
Why would you think
something's going to happen to you?
I don't know.
But if something were to happen
please stay with me, Tee.
I'll always be by your side.
But there has to be some explanation
something credible.
Well, I'm not convinced... yet.
I'm not talking to you any more.
She's so low-maintenance...
Here comes another one.
Don't they get tired of me?
Go haunt someone else!
Atom!!
What do you want, Bub?
Go back to sleep, I want to sleep.
I had such a weird dream last night.
I dreamt fish were biting my legs.
And I've even got real bruises.
Oh, really?
And was this fish of yours a big fish?
What are you going on about?
I don't know.
Now I know why they call you Miss Loghead.
Oh, really, Miss Loghead?
Soggy bagel!
C'mon, Bub. Let's go back to Bangkok.
Wake up.
Wake up!
It looks like his cuts are infected.
It's Granny Kam's doing for sure.
Last night, I saw her licking Bub's cuts.
Alright, Mr. Non. Knock it off.
I'm telling the truth.
It's not funny any more, Mr. Non.
I'll tell Gran on you.
Gran!
Gran?
Non says you were licking Bub's wounds.
Is that true, Gran?
Gran!
Miss Log!
Why'd you tell her?
And you too.
Time to wake up.
Stop playing dead.
Boonie-ville ladyboy!
Hicks-town ladyboy!
Wake up!
It's time to go back to Bangkok.
Bub, wake up.
Wake up!
It's not funny any more.
Bub?
What's wrong?
We're out of gas.
How can we be out?
I filled the tank on the way back.
Exactly.
It's like someone siphoned it off.
Tee... Bub's really sick.
He won't wake up no matter what I do.
I say we get out of here.
I have a weird feeling about this place.
I'll go get some gas.
And how will you do that?
This should do.
It's really far, Non.
What can we do?
We need to take Bub to a doctor.
Wake up!
Wake up, Bub!
How is he? Is he any better?
He's still not getting better.
Non's been gone for ages.
He doesn't answer his phone at all.
He's been attacked by a ghost.
If he doesn't get treated, he will die.
The only way to save him
is to have a witch doctor treat him.
Otherwise, he's dead.
He's being eaten.
Don't even say
you want Om to do some voodoo ritual.
This is treatment
It's not treatment!
If you let Him treat him, you'll know
you're no comparison to Him.
Clear your mind
Lift the dish to pay respect to our forefathers.
Whether you friend gets better is up to fate.
Your mother didn't want to pass it on to you.
So she went against the rules.
But she was wrong.
She didn't break the cycle.
There's no escape.
We are like this until we die.
To our beloved ancestors
forefathers, foremothers
we come to carry on your traditions
We still haven't foresaken our roots
We keep them, safe.
Our forefathers, our foremothers
Should your children follow these rites
May we have the strength of a horse, the courage of a tiger
Should we follow this path
We pray, grandmother and grandfather
You'll keep your children safe.
Auntie...
Could you please fill the can with gas?
Wow, what's happened to you, boy?
We ran out of gas.
We're at Granny Kam's place over there.
Gran Kam's place?
Why would you go there?
Granny Kam is sick
so we're visiting her.
Granny Kam died a long time ago.
No one lives there any more.
That's quite a prank you're playing, Auntie.
Aunt Bua and her daughter were visiting relatives
they crashed their car and died.
At that intersection.
Granny Kam didn't have anyone to take care of her.
Such a pity.
So she died.
Come down!
These are Kaso rituals.
Come. We invite all.
Wherever You are, come into this body.
I think there's something not normal here.
What's not normal about it?
We should get away from here.
Now!
Let's pack and go!
It's all going to be OK.
Hear that?
Can't you hear it? It's so noisy.
I need to get rid of this noise!
Let's co home, Om!
No.
I'm not going anywhere.
I'm staying here.
You.
Shut up!
Get out!
Go!
What's going on?
I got gas.
Let's get out of here!
Hurry!
Why are you in such a hurry? Bub's better.
Don't ask.
Trust me.
Where are Tee and Om?
What's wrong with you? Why such a hurry?
Yeah, calm down.
Have a rest.
Here...
Everyone here is a ghost.
What?
Don't "what" me!
At the gas station
they said
Aunt Bua and Malee died in a car crash.
And Granny Kam's been dead for a long time.
Stop "what"-ing me.
Let's get out of here!
Everyone...
let's co home.
Om wants to stay here.
We're just about to leave.
Thank you for everything.
Nobody leaves here.
Son of a...
Please move a bit to the right?
Your damn right. Not my damn right!
I mean, your right, dear, not my right.
Why's it always me!
I get sick, then get better, and now
why do I have to deal with this!
You bean-bagger!
What's that?
I don't know either...
I don't know what I'm saying.
I have to apologise, everyone
I can't abandon Om.
You guys go ahead.
But
they're all ghosts
Nonsense.
You think we've been staying with ghosts
for nearly three days?
They are all dead, Tee.
Then I definitely can't Leave Om behind.
Then we're coming with you.
Yes.
No need.
I'm dealing with this alone.
Excuse me?
Could you please drop them off at the bus station?
Tee..
Are you human or a ghost?
You can't escape it.
Just give in.
I don't have time for this.
What did you do to her?
Om has been chosen.
Let her go if you want to live.
I said
where have you taken Om?
Om!!
Om, can you hear me?
Om!!
Om, where are you?
Om!!
Om, can you hear me?
What're you doing?
Let's go home, Om
What's wrong with you?
Focus, Om.
Or what your mother did will be for nothing!
Tee
You should leave.
This can't be fixed.
My mother tried once.
Everything can be fixed, Om.
We just have to put our heads together.
No, Tee.
I'm scared.
I'm afraid I can't control myself.
I'm afraid I'm going to kill you.
Like Mum killed Dad.
Do you understand? I'm so scared.
The third trick to overcoming fear
do you remember, Om?
No matter what happens to us
I know we'll get through it
because I have you.
You promised you wouldn't leave me.
You promised me.
Everything's going to be okay.
Calm down, Om.
It's me.
Kill me.
Quick!
Or else
everyone's going to die.
When are they going to get here?
What are you doing around these parts?
Didn't you know that here...
Fine. I'll give them 2 minutes.
If they don't get back, I'm not waiting around.
No, please don't go!
Wait for my friends.
Just a bit longer.
They'll be here.
I swear!
Look!
Just a bit longer.
Gee, it's creepy here.
Forget the money. I'm out ef her.
No, don't go yet!
The car is over here.
You have to start the car!
Take me with you!
What? Seriously?
No one is dying today.
Get in the car.
Atom!
Tee. What happened?
Why are you bleeding?
Atom...
Non...
What happened?
Tee...
I'm so sorry
for hurting you.
Let's go home.
Non...
Can't you co any faster?
Non...
Can you go a bit faster?
I'm trying.
Tee...
Hold on, OK?
I can't keep my promise to you, Tee.
I can't take care of you any more.
Why are you saying that?
I'm the one who will take care of you.
I'm going to take care of you, Om.
I'm going to do my best.
You've been so good to me, I know.
It's my fate...
This is as far as I can go with you.
Please, Tee, remember...
I love you, Tee...
and I'll always love you.
Om?
Om!
Non...
Stop the car!
Why?
It's right after this curve.
Non, stop the car!
Why the hell...
♪ Remember me ♪
♪ My dearest love ♪
♪ Should the sky tumble and the earth crumble ♪
♪ I'll still love you. ♪
♪ I'll whisper to the sky ♪
♪ Please let us always be together. ♪
♪ May the heavens have mercy ♪
♪ I beg, I plead - have pity on me. ♪
♪ Don't leave me behind. ♪
♪ Don't go so far away. ♪
♪ I'm on my knees, begging all of existence ♪
♪ Let our love wash clean our dark fates. ♪
Now and forever, Om...
I'm going to Love and take care of you.
♪ Keep safe the memory of us. ♪
♪ Let it buoy you as you live your life. ♪
♪ In this life, I can't be beside you. ♪
♪ It's been declared so from above. ♪
♪ Our love awaits us in our next life. ♪
♪ Remember me ♪
♪ My dearest love ♪
You can't escape it, no matter what.
We will be like this until we die.
This is the fate of our kind.
If you love your friends...
Find a way to make them leave.
Almighty Phaya Tan won't accept it.
♪ Don't leave me behind. ♪
♪ Don't go so far away. ♪
♪ I'm on my knees, begging all of existence ♪
♪ Let our love wash clean our dark fates. ♪
♪ Don't leave me behind. ♪
♪ Don't go so far away from me. ♪
♪ It's written in the stars ♪
♪ we will never be. ♪
Northeasterners believe the Spirit of Phaya Tan is divine, rather than ghostly.
He rules all of the spirit world.
The Kaso people of Mukdahan who Still live in Dong Luang district
continue to worship Phayan Tan alongside their Buddhist faith.
Their "Lam Phii Fah" dance ritual
is their expression of worship and respect.
After these events occured, They never met each other again.