The Maid (2020) Movie Script

1
It's very scary.
Just when I think about it...
it gives me chills.
Started from nothing.
It got stronger
and stronger.
And it's always staring at me all the time.
What is "it" are you referring to?
It's a doll of Lady Nid.
The monkey doll.
- Yes!
That noise it makes,
still ringing in my head.
Every time I think about it.
It still frightens me.
You need to relax and stay calm.
The things you saw might be
from your medication side effects.
It's everywhere.
It can be anywhere.
It follows me.
And it's always watching me.
Madame.
I won't be able to work here anymore.
There's a spirit in this house.
It's that monkey.
It's everywhere.
And it's following me.
I would like to quit.
If you like to quit.
I won't stop you.
Then...
I will take my leave.
Uncle Chai.
Yes, madame.
Tell Wan to find me a new
maid replacement immediately.
Yes, madame.
Mommy?
The story that the maid told.
Is it true?
There's no such things as ghost.
This monkey will be your friend.
But...
But what?
The maid told me...
Stop talking nonsense, Nid.
I said there's no such thing.
I will find you a new maid.
Now sleep.
Close your eyes.
And then...
There is another woman.
A woman?
Have you met her before?
No... never.
I've never known or seen her before.
She's so scary.
I can't describe her.
When I told the others.
No one believes me.
Saying that it's all in my mind.
I am delusional.
What's FTD syndrome?
It's Frontotemporal Dementia,
a brain disorder.
The syndrome is hereditary.
There's a rare chance of
this syndrome occurring in small children.
Is there anyone with dementia
in your family?
Definitely not in my family.
Later on, she might have confusion,
memory problems or hallucinations.
Perhaps, she might see an
imaginary friend come to life
or see something that scares her
Both of you need to understand
her condition.
Some people escape suffering
by stopping time in their own world.
Even the world has changed
but...
they are still in the time
that they think...
it is happiness.
But in the end...
Even though the world has stopped...
Pain...
has to chase us all.
Are you Joy?
Yes.
Sorry!
I guess I don't need to say much
about how to behave in this house.
Before you came here,
I believe you've carefully read
the duties of a housemaid,
required by this house.
Apart from this, there
are rules of this house
that you need to remember.
And do your best on your duties.
Most importantly,
you must not pry on other's business.
I believe you know what I mean.
Yes.
Don't worry, Aunty.
I know what to do.
I'm relieved...
that you're a quick learner.
Apart from the house chores,
you need to take care of Lady Nid.
She's not strong
so she's not be able to go out
and she has never been out.
Introduce yourself to Lady Nid.
Hello, Lady Nid.
My name is Joy.
What are you drawing?
No need to startle.
Lady Nid suffers from some mental illness.
She always thinks she sees things.
You will be staying at the
cabin down the road.
Uncle Chai will take you there.
And don't be late tomorrow.
Madame don't like impunctuality.
Yes.
And don't forget...
Stay out of other people's business.
Okay.
Here are your rooms.
I stay here alone?
Yes.
There might be something
broken here and there.
If you find anything out of
order in this house,
report it to me, I will fix it.
Can you be here by yourself?
Huh?
Yes, I can.
Uncle Chai.
Why...
does this house have high maid turnover?
Those are your Maid uniform.
Don't be late tomorrow.
I'll be going.
I got the job.
What job?
The maid for a foreigner house?
Mmm.
You? Going to be a maid?
- Why not?
- Why the hell would you want to be a maid?
Unless...
Well.
Let's have a drink with me.
This is Joy. Madame.
Hello.
Where did you work before?
I used to work at a foreigner's house.
It sounds like a good job.
Why did you leave?
Uhm.
He returned to his country.
The house was sold.
Luckily, someone told me that
this house needs a maid.
So I still have a job.
How many people in your family?
Four people. Me, Mom, Dad and cousin.
Do you know what to do around this house?
Yes, madame.
I promise that I'll do my best.
I won't let you down.
We'll see.
No more dropping Lady Nid.
I can't clear them up fast enough.
And it's nap time now.
Come on.
Let's have a nap.
Let's get some rest. Come on.
Here,
very good.
Can I skip the nap time, Ms?...
My name is Joy.
You need to take a nap.
Close your eyes.
Pick a place on those branches.
Feel the breeze and rest.
Sleep right here in this nest.
Feel the breeze and rest
Sleep right here in this nest.
I'm so sorry!
Sorry, are you alright?
Are you new here?
Yes.
Name?
My name is Joy.
Joy.
Bhorn, you're hosting a concert again?
C'mon, Aunty. I just want to
create a cheerful workplace.
Joy, can you dance? Like this.
No, I can't dance.
You're so outdated.
Joy!
Joy!
How's Lady Nid?
Sorry, what?
One day, I'll throw your
mobile phone away, Bhorn.
Aunty, wait I'm not done listening to it.
You can't get a groove if you
don't volume up the music.
It's too loud. Can you turn it down.
Take it, Joy.
It's from the madame.
She didn't give it to you?
She's diabetic. She's on daily
injection so she can't eat it.
She wants us to share it.
Bhorn has already got a lot of sweets.
Look at me.
Mmm.
Thank you.
Excuse me.
Excuse me.
Move!
Has your mom ever take you out?
No.
And your dad?
No.
You've never gone out?
If you get a chance.
Where would you like to go?
Anywhere, as long as I get to go out.
Lady Nid.
Do it softly.
Just then, did you see it too?
Can you read this book for me, please.
I sure can.
Once upon a time, there
was a farmer family.
They had two daughters...
and the sisters loved each other very much.
Although they weren't rich,
they were happy with their life.
One day...
the two were forced to be separated.
They were so sad.
You're gonna be a maid there?
Why the hell do
you want to be a maid?
Unless...
Nid.
Nid!
Ms. Joy.
I saw it.
There is another
woman living in this house.
I saw her too. I saw-
- Nid.
Stop talking.
What is that?
The woman that I saw.
It looks like the woman in this picture.
Where did you get this picture?
I found it on the floor when
I was cleaning the library.
Wan, Bhorn take Nid back to her room.
Yes, madame.
This woman is not that important.
Do you really want to know...
who she was?
Just another old maid.
That used to work here.
You can go rest now.
- I said go!
- Yes.
You look beautiful today, madame.
You're the only one who compliments me.
If master was here,
he would admire you too.
You know that...
he hasn't come home for three days now.
He wouldn't have time
to look at me.
No, it isn't true.
You are so gorgeous.
There is no way master won't look at you.
You have everything, madame.
No, I don't.
Love.
I never see it in this house.
It's right here, madame.
Everyone in this house loves you.
I love you too.
Master must be busy at work.
Madame, you don't need to sulk.
Yes, sir!
I am on my way!
Yes, sir.
My dad handled it for you.
I really want to know...
Is there any problem you
can solve yourself?
Where are you going?
I'll go solve the problem by myself.
Aunty Wan?
- Mm.
Ploy,
how did she die?
I told you not
to pry into others
business if you
wanted to work here.
- Bhorn.
- Yes?
When you're done, bring this to the table.
Yes.
Sister Bhorn.
What?
Can you tell me?
Tell you what?
About Ploy.
Nothing. She used to work here.
Suddenly, she left the house.
It must have been six years ago.
Nobody has seen her since then.
Besides, nobody has ever seen
anything like you did last night.
But Lady Nid did.
You can't believe that
brain-disordered child.
She says she sees things.
Have you caught her syndrome
from taking care of her?
I'm leaving.
Can you please tell me more about Ploy?
It has been a long time.
Just tell me as much as you can remember.
As far as I remember,
Ploy was a maid
hired by the Mistress
to help around the house.
Ploy took great care of the madame.
She knew the madame well.
When there was nobody in the house,
Madam always had Ploy besides her.
Madame didn't feel so
lonely because of her.
She made her forget all her sorrows.
Wan and Bhorn who had worked longer...
couldn't compete.
For the madame,
Ploy wasn't just a maid,
but also a companion.
But in the end...
What happened in the end, Uncle?
Ploy left the house...
without telling anyone.
Where did you get these drawings?
Where did you get the idea?
Where did you get it? Huh?
- Mommy, you're hurting me.
- Who told you to draw it?
Never draw these again.
I'm getting rid of these.
Never draw these again!
Never draw these again!
Who told you to draw this? Tell me!
What are these drawing, Lady Nid?
Who told you to draw it?
Red is the Madame.
Black is the Master.
And who's the blue?
The maid.
I'm sorry, Ploy.
From then till now.
All I can do...
is beg for your forgiveness.
No one wanted it to
be like this.
Please forgive me, Ploy.
Why did you come in here?
I saw...
Just now I saw..
- 1...
- What did you see?
I saw... I saw...
Where did you get this?
Lady Nid.
You can leave now.
Okay.
You're good.
Did the madame teach you?
No, sir.
Master. Would you like some tea?
Did madame order you to come here?
It is my job.
I take care of everything
she assigns me to.
So my orders are not as imporant?
I'm your maid.
I loyally serve every
master in this house.
You only try to please her.
If it had been so, I wouldn't
have brought you tea.
I see that you work late
almost every night.
Take a sip. You'll feel more relaxed.
Enjoy, everyone...
I envy you for
having a beautiful
and flawless wife like Uma.
It's me who's lucky to have married Nirach.
I envy you.
You should take Uma to
social events more often.
When will you guys have a baby?
You've been married for so many years.
You should have a baby.
Well I think...
- It will be...
- Pretty soon.
Maybe after tonight.
Cheers again.
You know how important this
is for my career's future.
I won't talk.
Please, Uma.
Just talk to your dad.
Master. Would you take a sip of your tea?
Do you mind if I borrow some of your books?
No, go ahead.
The maid you told me about the other day...
Who is she?
Ploy.
Ploy...
Have you met Ploy?
Have you two met many times?
Where is she right now?
Ploy, get me some tea.
Master,
I have something to tell you.
What is going on?
I'm pregnant.
Is it true?
Yes.
What's the important thing
you want to tell me?
Uma,
I have something to tell you.
Ploy is pregnant.
I think is a good thing.
So our house...
will have...
a child.
What do you think?
You're good.
You're finally get everything you wanted.
Uma!
Once upon a time, there was
a farmer family.
They had two daughters...
and the sisters loved each other so much.
Although they weren't rich, they
were happy with their life.
One day...
the two were forced to be separated.
They were so sad.
Are you Ploy?
Yes.
You are so gorgeous.
There is no way master won't look at you.
You have everything, madame
Love.
I never see it in this house.
It is my job.
I take care of everything
she assigns me to.
I'm your maid.
I loyally serve every master in this house.
It's right here, madame.
Everyone in this house loves you.
I love you too.
Master must be busy at work.
Madame, you don't need to sulk.
Ploy, how did she die?
She used to work here.
Suddenly, she left the house.
It must have been six years.
Nobody has seen her since then.
Little yellow canary.
Where will you sleep tonight?
You can sleep anywhere.
Pick a place on those branches.
Feel the breeze and rest.
Sleep right here
in this nest.
Little yellow canary.
Where will you sleep tonight?
You can sleep anywhere.
Pick a place on those branches.
Feel the breeze and rest.
Sleep right here
in this nest.
Sister... What happened to you?
Go away!
Joy asked to go to the market with Bhorn.
What about the things we need for tonight?
You know that master takes
this party seriously, right?
Yes, I do.
I've ordered some food from the hotel.
For hot dishes and drinks,
Bhorn will do it herself.
Joy, do you
remember how long
you've been coming to see me?
Two years.
How are you doing?
Anything unusual that you'd
like to tell me?
Nothing, I'm fine.
As far as I can see, your
condition is stable.
We have it under control.
Then...
how's your job?
It's good. I just got a new job.
Why did you quit the last job?
Can you tell me?
Let me go! Don't hurt me!
Let me go!
My-ex boss returned to his country.
That house was sold.
Do you still have insomnia?
No. I have normal sleep.
Do you still have repetitive behaviors?
No.
I don't have anxiety either.
Sweets help me a lot.
If things continue this way,
I think it will be good.
It has been two years now.
I'll adjust your medications.
Please take it exactly as prescribed.
Yes, I will.
Doctor, Am I well enough to
take care of children?
A child? Your own child?
No, not my own child.
I've found my older sister.
She wants me to take care of her child.
I'm glad that you've found your sister.
I don't think there should
be a problem.
Bring your sister to meet me next time.
I will.
What took you so long?
You good-for-nothing.
Joy, If you're done with your stuff,
Come help me prepare for the party tonight.
- We must hurry.
- Yes.
Where did you go?
You kept her waiting for so long
that Bhorn complained.
What did you buy?
I went to a temple and a hospital, Uncle.
I've also bought a lot of stuff.
I need to use them soon.
So happy,
It appears like
happiness on the face
Until the night comes,
I will certainly die
with my eyes closed.
Oh the long night will
be just like a dream
Dancing how your life is full of joy
Even how long, the
lights are glittering
The night party. Sing
and play for eternity
Oh the long night will
be just like a dream
Dancing how your life is full of joy
Darling, I will never let you go,
doesn't matter
which day, where,
hold me back to stay with you
So happy,
It appears like
happiness on the face
Until the night comes,
I will certainly die with
my eyes closed.
- They have fireworks?
- There's fireworks.
Wow! I wasn't expect this big of a party.
- So big.
- Yes, it is.
I saw foreigners. Can you speak English?
- No, I can't.
- Neither can I.
- Uncle.
- What?
The story you told me about Ploy.
Is that all you know?
Yes.
Are you okay?
- Are you looking for this?
- Right.
Take a deep breath.
I thought you said you didn't
know anything about Ploy?
Hi. How are you?
The food is ready.
Would you like to add anything, Madame?
In a while, serve the wine
that Master has prepared.
Tell Uncle Chai to prepare the car.
Some of the guests need a lift tonight.
Yes, Madame.
Where's Joy?
She's helping Bhorn in the kitchen.
She'll be out in while.
You look so gorgeous today.
How did you know I like red?
You wear red.
I think...
It's look powerful on you.
It's your birthday after all.
Thank you Nirach,
for arranging my birthday party.
How much have I paid?
Oh hey, welcome back.
Are you okay?
Well?
You know...
actually...
you shouldn't have lied to me.
You're the one who helped
Chai wrap Ploy's body.
Be quiet, sister Bhorn.
Wow. Sound like fun in there.
Be right back.
Chai.
Why you sleeping?
Chai.
Oh!
Chai!
Chai.
Joy.
Are you alright?
Are you okay? Relax...
Would you like more wine?
Here you are.
Do you want more?
Here you are.
Did you get it?
Here you are.
Am I too slow?
You won't believe what they
got going on in there.
The Madame is outstanding with
her red dress. I really like it.
The foreigners at the party
dress up in fancy white clothes.
I want to dress like that too.
Too bad, you didn't get to see it.
But it's fine.
Hey, listen to me.
We can have fun together right here.
What do you say? Okay?
Okay.
Come on. Turn this way.
Okay. What is your favorite song?
That song, right?
Let's see... Where is it?
This one, right?
You like this song, right? Come on. Dance.
Why won't you dance?
This?
No? too small?
Just kidding!
Just kidding!
Dance, quick!
Dance, quick!
Don't you like this song?
Sing it!
Dance like this?
Dance like this?
Shhh!
Sh!
Hello! Madame.
Hello! Madame.
Hello! Madame.
Ladies and gentlemen.
Everyone.
I want to thank everyone for
being here today...
on this special night,
for my special one.
The most important person in my life.
To my wife...
Uma.
Happy birthday
to you
Happy birthday
to you
Happy birthday
Happy birthday
Happy birthday
to you
The boss is okay with it.
He wants to talk to you.
Okay.
Me too.
Where are you going?
Brief phone call. Take care of the party.
What are you doing?
Yes?
Nothing...
Where is Wan?
She's with Uncle Chai.
Take care of the guest for me.
I'm going upstairs.
Yes.
Is it going to work?
How many votes will he get?
How is your business?
We are preparing to buy land.
If there's an offer one can't say no to,
everyone will support him.
I have no problem with him.
Madame. You're staring at me...
as if you want to tell me something.
Mm.
Yes.
You're Ploy's sister, right?
These are the letters that Ploy...
No.
They're the letters that you
wrote to Ploy when you were young.
Ploy kept them well.
And this is Ploy's family photo.
You have a copy of it too, right?
If you want to find out
about your sister,
you don't need to make up a ghost story.
I'm sorry, madame.
Everyone told you already.
That Ploy...
left the house without telling anyone.
I didn't know where to find her.
I didn't know where she went.
Madame, do you know?
How horrible it feels to slowly
suffocate to death?
I had no idea how painful it could be...
until Ploy told me her experience.
You were merciless,
leaving Ploy to die right there.
I've had your favorite tea prepared
since early this morning.
It's a pity...
that it's not hot anymore.
I love you too, Madame.
Thank you sir.
For taking care of everything.
It ended so well because of you.
Sir,
please let me explain.
Well...
the truth is...
The truth is...
I don't need a promotion
I don't need money.
I don't need a mansion.
And I don't need your daughter anymore.
I'm going to have a drink now...
Happy birthday
to you!
Ploy.
Ploy.
Ploy!
Ploy.
Ploy.
Ploy.
Nid. Nid.
Nid, wake up!
Ms. Joy?
Aunt Joy.
Let's get out of here.
Wait for Aunty outside.
D Little yellow canary. )
D Where will you sleep tonight? )
D You can sleep anywhere. )
D Feel the breeze and rest. D
D Sleep right here in this nest. )