Maryang Palad (2024) Movie Script

1
Hey, that's enough for today.
It's getting late.
- So? Think you can handle it?
- Of course.
That's how it is...
When you're new,
you get the tough jobs.
Just a few more weeks,
and we'll be off again.
Yeah, I'm tired
of docking only in the Philippines.
I'm excited to finally go abroad.
Dont get too excited.
Even when we're abroad,
we can't just get off the ship that easily.
Doesn't matter, at least
we'll be breathing different air.
The sea smells the same everywhere.
By the way, later, there will be some ABs.
Whats AB?
Akyat Barko (Ship visitors).
Some girls to cheer us up.
Ill use the cabin later, okay?
There you go again.
We havent even set sail yet,
yet you're already wasting money on women.
That's why you never save anything.
Whatever. Im still
looking forward to it.
Here come the ABs.
Every time we dock here, they come aboard.
One of them stands out...
shes the most beautiful and talented.
Thats Marya...
shes a great masseuse.
Her hands are magical.
She can wake the sleeping...
and stir things up.
Rhea?
Theres a free show,
to heat things up.
Come on.
So this is what you were talking about?
Yeah, Ive been waiting for you.
Theyre beautiful, right?
Go on, have a pick.
But that girl in blue is mine, okay?
Don't even think about eyeing that one,
shes mine.
Pick that other girl instead.
Oh, Im sorry...
- Come on, watch where you're going.
- Im sorry.
Lando?
Rhea?
How have you been?
Im good. What are you doing here?
After we graduated high school,
I came here with my cousin Jona.
I realized there wasnt much
of a future for me back home.
So I went ahead.
At least here, I earn a lot.
Im able to put my siblings
through school...
plus, Im kind of famous here.
Youre still the same...
youre still playful, Rhea.
Rheas dead.
Im Marya now.
In this life, nothings gonna happen
if you take things too seriously.
- Do they know back home that
- That Im a masseuse?
Of course.
What matters is Im supporting them
through these hands.
So, do you want to try it?
I said, do you want to try it?
Sure, maybe next time.
Well probably be here for another
two weeks before we head to Vietnam.
Yes, Mom.
- Seriously, man?
- Yeah.
Dont worry, Ill keep my promise.
Okay, Mom.
Ill call you again later. Take care.
Bye.
Lando here should get a taste
of Maryas magic touch.
Her hands are something else, right?
Just from her touch, youll feel
that youre about to finish, right?
- Lets go.
- Okay.
- This place is fun, right?
- Yeah, man.
[men chattering]
Hey, who are you looking for?
Huh?
Stop acting dumb.
Youre looking for the masseuse, right?
You wont find her here,
shes for private sessions only.
Shes expensive, you know.
Her hands are really special...
so these guys really save up
for her service.
You should start saving up too.
Lando!
What are you doing there?
I was looking for you.
I forgot something downstairs,
I came back for it.
Uh...
I was thinking...
maybe I can get a massage?
Im scheduled for a prior booking,
but since youre special to me,
Ill cancel it.
Ill just tell them Im heading home.
But dont tell anyone, okay?
Sure. Thanks.
Wait here, Ill be right back.
On your back.
What?
Youre getting shy around me?
Its just...
Ive seen it all before.
Im only doing this for you
because youre special.
Hello, Rhea... I mean Marya.
Its Lando.
So...
I want to book
a schedule with you for later.
I know a lot of people
want to book you,
so Im getting ahead.
Okay, okay,
I wont take much of your time.
Ill wait for you later, okay? Take care.
Well, Ill be damned.
Looks like Marya's magic hands
have already enchanted you.
Shes my childhood friend.
I had a crush on her...
I was going to court her,
but then she suddenly disappeared.
Good thing we met again here.
You met again, but shes different now.
Be careful, you might fall...
That would be a big problem.
Hey, handsome, lets go?
Sorry, Im just waiting for someone.
Whatever your date can do,
I can do better.
Just as good, but not as expensive.
Whatever. Bye.
Marya, this is for you...
Make sure Im first in line, okay?
Oh, youre already late.
Someone already booked ahead of you.
Huh? Who?
Lando.
Well, maybe next time,
come earlier. Okay?
Thanks for this though.
So, what did she want?
Nothing, lets go.
Why are we here,
and not in your cabin?
I let Lando use it first.
Hes getting a massage from Marya.
That cousin of yours
really getting into Marya.
Hes just like that,
you know how young people are.
Hes made a claim on her,
he doesnt want
to let other clients book her.
What?
Shes exclusive now.
He must really like her.
He should be careful.
Go on, lie down.
Lets use lotion today, okay?
Wait a minute.
Here.
Whats this?
Its not payment, its a gift.
Why are you doing this?
Just like a couple would.
Im making an offering.
Youre crazy. I might
get used to this.
You dont have to. Go on, lie down.
That would be better.
- Here, have some coffee.
- Thanks.
- Is it good?
- Of course, its three-in-one.
Hmm...
Whats your favorite coffee?
Me? I like black coffee.
The strong one... so strong
that it can fight for you.
I like it special.
Okay, when my coffee shop opens,
Ill sell that.
Hold this for a while.
Whats up?
Look.
You still kept this?
Do you remember that?
Of course.
It was by the river, right?
There were plenty of mangoes on that tree.
I miss those days.
That was when I was supposed to court you,
but I got shy.
Then you just disappeared,
and I never saw you again.
That was a long time ago.
Keep it.
- Are you sure?
- Yeah.
Its a good thing we
found each other again.
Now I can continue my courtship.
- Are you sure about that?
- Of course.
As they say,
"First love never dies", right?
Seeing you again...
brought back all the feelings
I had back then.
Its my rest day tomorrow.
I can come down for a bit.
Maybe I can take you out?
Lets go out for a date?
Sure, just call me.
Looks like Marya
has worked her magic again.
How unfortunate...
My contract is only for nine months.
I can come back to you right away.
Huh?
What do you mean, huh?
Of course, when I get back,
Ill come home to you.
What are you saying?
Dont joke about that.
Whos joking?
Youre nuts.
Geez...
Im serious.
Ill come home to you,
and when Ive saved enough,
we can get married.
What? You know, you should
ask yourself first,
can you accept that your girlfriend
is Marya the Seductress?
That almost every seaman here,
has been with me?
Think about it.
If you love someone,
you can accept everything, right?
Wow, is that how much you love me?
Yes.
Why?
I dont know.
Anyway...
I thought I was just after sex with you
because I didnt get it back then.
But thats not it.
Im happy just being with you,
even if were not doing anything.
Just knowing youre there makes me happy.
Youre only saying that now.
But once you hear their gossip,
when they start laughing at you,
you wont be able to handle it.
I promise...
Youre already with me,
lets not play games.
You could leave
your job, you know.
Ill be transferring to another ship.
Then we can go home to a place
where no one knows about your past job.
Or if you want,
we can start fresh somewhere else.
You can go back to being Rhea.
You can forget about being Marya.
Wow, as if thats that easy?
It seems like youve forgotten
your responsibilities to your family.
Ill do my best. Ill work even harder.
Itll be tough for you.
And Im sure that...
that you cant forget that
many have come through me.
Maybe I cant,
but every time Ill think about it,
Ill just remember how much I love you.
And thats what matters most.
Enough of that talk,
just take me home.
Yes, I havent forgotten that.
I have no plans
to abandon my responsibilities to you.
I can also work double shifts
to earn what I need here.
Yes...
Yes.
Alright then. Ill think about it.
Goodbye.
Hey, whats that?
Do you think I dont know whats going on
between you and Marya?
Huh?
Marya is different.
Dont waste your plans and dreams.
Everyone here has already had her.
Dont disrespect her. Shes not here.
Why? Im just stating the truth.
Are you stupid?
I didnt bring you here
to date a masseuse.
Youre here to work.
If your parents get mad at me,
Im telling you...
Do you understand?
Youre leaving, and when you come back,
do you really think you can
stop her from working?
Im sure youre not the first
to fall for Marya.
Dont be stupid.
Ive made a decision.
Im going to stay behind.
What?
Im going to jump off the ship.
Ill stay behind so we can be together.
You dont have to do that.
Think carefully.
We both have a lot
of responsibilities.
Ill just work on the farm.
Im hardworking,
I can take care of you there.
You can take care of me,
but what about your siblings?
Can you still support them?
Do you think you can
still help out your family?
Youll only make it
harder for yourself, Lando.
I can handle it.
Ill take care of everything.
Anyway...
Ill pack my things
tomorrow when you arrive.
Well leave together.
Are you serious?
I loved you back then.
Nothing has changed! I still love you.
Well, youre stupid.
Rhea is the one you love,
thats not me.
Im not whole anymore.
Im not clean.
Youre the one I love.
No matter what you say,
no matter what your name is,
I still love you.
I know you love me. Admit it.
Love isnt enough.
Its enough...
For us, its enough.
Hello?
Yeah, I wont be going tomorrow.
Ive spoken to the captain.
Hell allow me to disembark,
but I wont be able to get back on.
Ill just pack my things.
Allan will understand, he's just
like that, but he'll come around.
Ill be the one to tell my family.
Well meet tonight, okay?
Ill wait for you.
Bye.
Jona.
Have you seen Marya?
Oh, shes not here.
She didnt come,
maybe she has a guest below.
I wasnt supposed to board either.
I just need to collect my payment
from the captain for that one night.
Okay, I have to hurry,
youre leaving soon, right?
Hey, where are you going?
Where are you going?
Let me pass.
- Hey, calm down.
- Let me be.
Is this about Marya again?
Im going to find her.
Im leaving.
You really are stupid.
You asshole, I worked hard
for you to get here.
If you jump off the ship,
you wont be able to board again.
What am I supposed to tell your family?
My parents will understand.
Ill just find a different job.
Damn it, Lando...
Youre doing this just for a girl?
For a girl like that?
Dont you disrespect Rhea.
Shes not a bad person!
Get your head straight!
Youre going to fight back?
Go on, ruin your life
for that woman!
Rhea.
Lando, sorry,
but Marya sent this for you.
Ill go ahead.
Dont be angry with me.
I just cant say it to your face
because I cant bear to see you hurt,
because youre right,
I love you too.
But I cant be the reason
your plans fall apart.
Youll find so much more than me.
Someone you can introduce to anyone
without feeling ashamed.
Thank you for giving me hope
to rebuild myself,
and even for a short time,
I felt what its like to be loved.
It feels different,
and Ill long for it.
Hi, sir.
Uh...
Just black coffee, please.
One coffee, black.
Ill cover that.
Good morning, Miss Rhea.
Ill take care of it, Kath.
I owe him a lot.
How have you been?