Manner of Death (2020) s01e01 Episode Script

1
(The five manners of death are natural, accident,
suicide, homicide, and undetermined)
(They are the cornerstone
of any death investigation.)
(Determination of manner of death
relies on a lot of information,)
(such as the crime scene
and the body itself.)
(The most important thing
is to listen to what the body tells you)
Doctor, this way.
Who is the victim?
The victim is 31 years old.
A middle school teacher.
This isn't a suicide case.
=Manner of Death=
(5 days ago)
This is just an ordinary town.
Nothing special.
My name is Bahnjit.
I'm a forensic expert
who has just been transferred here.
(Viangpha Mork)
Yet, it's this ordinariness
(Viangpha Mork)
that makes me fall in love with it.
In the 15 years
when I was away from this place,
I've missed it every day.
The smiling town, Viangpha Mork.
(Wholesale market)
(Election campaign)
Here.
OK, I'm ready.
Scalpel.
Oat.
Hey, Oat!
I'm here.
Stop daydreaming.
I'm sorry.
-What do I need to do next?
-Look.
This is Oat.
He is my intern.
What are the victim's symptoms?
There was a lot of blood lost
from the victim's uterus.
No injuries are found in other organs.
Discoloration of the skin is due to hypostasis.
(Hypostasis: postmortem sedimentation of blood)
Cause of death,
excessive blood loss in the uterus.
We need to examine the uterus.
But the strange thing is that there
are multiple bruises all over her body.
Arms, body,
and legs.
And there's another strange thing.
Bite marks.
(Bite mark)
A lot of them.
What else?
That's it.
And what's this?
Multiple needlestick injuries
and bruises on the arm.
These types of symptoms
are mostly seen in sexual abuse.
Check the urine for addictive substances.
Send a blood sample to the lab
for examination.
-OK.
-Here, take the tray.
Please clean it up.
Pour it there.
Yes, what is it?
An emergency? Let's go, Ghing.
We'll be right there.
-Hello Dr. Bun.
-Hello, why are you in a hurry?
-There is an emergency, Doctor.
-Hello.
There is food.
Yeah, Sister Fan always forgets
her snacks.
Do you want some water?
Let's have a drink.
Bro.
I'm curious.
Thank you.
Why are there pinholes and bite marks?
Bite marks and bruises.
She most likely suffered
from sexual abuse.
The pinholes, however,
point toward drug use.
Once we have the lab results
and the medical evidence, we'll find out.
Are you Dr. Bahnjit?
Yes.
My name is Pat.
I'm a reporter of the news website
"Stories of the Viangpha Mork People".
I heard that you are a new doctor here.
Is it okay if I interview you
for five minutes?
OK.
About the case of Natty
who died at the market
What did you find in the autopsy?
That's confidential. I can't tell you.
Oh, please, Doctor.
Just give me something.
You will tell the police anyway, right?
But you are not a policeman.
Please, Doctor.
I will pay you.
This is confidential.
I can't tell you.
Do you understand?
Well
If you change your mind, contact me.
(Pat Kittimaklunon)
(Stories of the Viangpha Mork People)
Do you like to come here too, Doctor?
Oh, Inspector M, Captain Gun.
-Hello.
-Hello.
Please sit down.
-Let's have a chat.
-Thank you.
You must be very busy lately.
I heard you found injection marks
from drug use in your recent case?
I did.
I'm waiting
for the medical examination results.
If any addictive substance is found,
you will have to take over this case.
I'll be so busy then.
Do you come here often, Doctor?
I come here almost every day
since I moved here.
I like quiet places.
It is indeed quieter than elsewhere.
Actually, it used to be even quieter.
Used to?
I went to middle school
and high school here.
In this case, you are a Viangpha Morker.
But a lot has changed.
It's bustling now,
not as boring as before.
Did you take a look around Viangpha Mork
after you came back?
I went to a few markets.
Markets don't count.
You need to go to more exciting places.
Do you think the autopsy room
isn't exciting enough, Sir?
That means you haven't seen
any real excitement yet.
Let's go, Doctor.
Let me take you to some places
with real excitement.
All right.
But I have an appointment already.
So we'll meet tomorrow?
OK.
Jane!
Bun!
Come quickly!
-Jane!
-Oh, I missed you so much!
Long time no see.
You look more and more beautiful.
Of course.
This restaurant is a lot bigger.
It was just a small cafe before.
You bet. It's been so many years, Bun.
Everything has changed.
It's so great that we can eat here.
By the way, what happened to Natty?
Natty.
We finished the autopsy.
We haven't found any abnormalities yet.
I really suck, don't I?
She was my student.
Yet, I can't help even for a bit.
Jane, you really haven't changed at all.
What do you mean?
You always take all the responsibility
on your shoulders.
What's more, sometimes,
you do nothing wrong.
I'm giving this back to you.
(Little Mermaid)
Jane.
This is
It's been 15 years, right?
-Fifteen years.
-Jane.
Like you said, I'm a responsible person.
Oh, I can't believe
you are giving it back.
But isn't the ending too tragic?
I did warn you.
This isn't Disney's mermaid story.
Oh, can't there be a better ending?
If I remember correctly,
the mermaid died in the end, right?
Yes, she died.
She died for love.
Oh, that's sad.
Oat, believe me.
If you have never tried it,
you wouldn't understand.
-It's the right size.
-What are you doing?
-What's wrong?
-Doctor, help me.
They want me to try on the dress
for the Director's birthday party.
-It's super cute.
-It's okay, actually.
Right?
So will you perform at the birthday party?
Fai, Fai, no, no.
But I will be your cheerleader, OK?
-OK. Five, six, seven, eight
-Sister Fan, wait.
-You're doing it now, really?
-Go! Come on.
-Have a rehearsal.
-Come on, Oat.
Right, right, left, right, right.
Do the move first.
-Not yet.
-Oat.
What are you doing?
I'mloosening up my body.
My neck is a bit sore.
-Doctor Bun!
-Yes?
Come to my office later.
I need to talk to you.
Mr. Pat, the founder of that website,
came to talk to you yesterday, right?
Yes.
(New doctor in town refused the interview
about Natty's death at the market)
(Is he hiding anything about the case?)
How can he put it this way?
This guy exaggerates things he reports on.
But the citizens here believe him,
do you understand?
Be careful next time
when you deal with him.
I will, Director.
Jump into the water.
Your graceful posture
will never disappear.
You float towards the clouds
and turn into a young fairy.
You shed your mortal life,
into the sky you fly.
There will be an exam next week.
Don't be grumpy about it.
You'll take the exam no matter what.
Lesson's over.
Thank you, Ms. Jane.
Don't forget your homework.
I'm here to take some pictures
of Natty's desk.
What news are you going to write
with these now?
It's just Natty's case.
There aren't any secrets, are there?
As the class teacher,
I do not allow any pictures to be taken.
It's okay. I have already taken some.
I'm sorry.
What do you think?
This is great enough already,
right, Doctor?
I was just about to call you.
It's pretty awesome.
Looks like it's going
to be late tonight, isn't it?
Oh, Doctor. Just a little while.
This isn't my style.
Wait 'till I show you the real deal.
Let's put it this way.
We'll definitely have fun tonight.
-Let's go.
-Let's go.
-Hello, hello. This way, please.
-Hello.
How are you today?
Same as usual.
This table.
OK.
What would you like today?
Two whiskeys on the rocks, please.
Right away.
Order anything you want.
I'm more familiar with this place,
so it's my treat.
You are just looking
for a drinking partner, aren't you?
-What drinking partner?
-Excuse me.
I have more than enough friends.
I just want to help you see more
of the world.
Fine.
Your whiskeys.
Wow. That's enough. That's enough.
-Excuse me.
-Will you be OK tomorrow?
Tomorrow is yet to come.
Let's have fun today.
Since you've taken this so well,
let's get you something strong.
Bas, give me a Viangpha Mork.
Bas!
Viangpha Mork?
What's that?
-Right away.
-Make it quick next time.
Oh, Inspector, how many people
are going to drink these?
Come on.
What is this?
White wine?
Stop talking, go on.
Hey, Inspector, what a surprise!
-Nut.
-Do you want to come over to my table?
Gai is here too.
-Gai is here too?
-Yes.
OK, I'll be there in a second.
I'll talk to a friend for a second.
Wait here for me, don't go away.
-I won't. I have no money.
-I'll be right back.
Doctor.
Doctor.
(You got really drunk.)
(Don't forget to drink the extremely
delicious porridge I made for you)
You got really drunk.
Don't forget to drink the extremely
delicious porridge I made for you.
What's wrong? You got hammered last night.
I thought I couldn't get up this morning.
Inspector M told me
you drank the Viangpha Mork cocktail.
That's not a cocktail.
It was pure alcohol!
When did you meet M?
Look.
Look what I filmed.
Go, go, go. Go home.
Is this?
Bangkok? I don't want to go back.
Oat!
Amazing.
Inspector M called me there
to help last night.
Come on, delete it. It's embarrassing!
No, I need to work.
By the way, bro.
The results of Natty Wasinee's drug test
is available.
Have you read it?
Yeah.
As you said, there was methamphetamine.
(Methamphetamine: stimulates the CNS)
I knew it.
-Where were we?
-Gastro area.
OK.
And here.
Oat.
I'm sorry.
Oat!
Wipe it with something.
Come here! Come on.
Do you think it's Songkran?
It stinks!
I'll go take a shower.
Where are you going? Wash it first.
I'm taking a shower.
There's indeed only one left.
I can buy you a new one.
It doesn't matter. It's nothing.
-Doctor!
-What's wrong?
My sister asked me to ask you
for your phone number.
Your sister? Who is she?
That one.
OK.
-Thank you.
-OK.
Let's go.
Your charm never rests.
My clothes are so amazing. Not bad.
-Let's go.-
Where to?
To buy some new clothes. Come on.
Really?
Your change.
Thank you.
Pued?
Bun!
How's it going?
You've been here a few days.
Why didn't you come and see me?
You're one to talk.
You turned off your phone.
Oh, sorry.
Gift always calls and harasses me,
so I changed my phone number.
You never change, do you?
Whatever makes you happy.
What are you looking at?
Nothing. It looks familiar.
I may have seen it somewhere before.
Impossible! This is a limited edition.
I wouldn't dare wear this watch
if my dad didn't buy it for me.
Really?
Yeah, did you see Jane?
Just met her yesterday.
-You did?
-She's gotten so much prettier.
Didn't you say you wanted to chase her?
You don't want to anymore?
She's so pretty now, for real.
I need to take care of something.
See you next time.
-OK. Remember to answer my call next time.
-Yeah, bye.
It's up to you. Yeah, here too.
I don't feel so confident.
It's itchy.
Bun.
Hi, Rung!
When did you come back?
Actually, I've been back for a while.
Jane didn't tell me.
Looks like I need to scold her.
We haven't seen each other
in 10 years, right?
-It's been so long.
-You've grown up.
You've become so handsome,
I almost didn't recognize you.
You flatter me.
You are even more beautiful too.
More and more beautiful.
I'm just getting old.
Let's go. Go.
I mean it. You are so handsome now!
Rung, now I'm embarrassed.
Here, cheers.
Please enjoy.
The one I was chatting with is Rung,
Rungtiva.
She's the owner of Viang Maya Spa.
Jane's sister.
Viangpha Mork is a small town.
On the director's birthday,
all important guests are here.
Police chiefs, members of the parliament,
judges
You can say they are all present.
Including my friend Pued.
Lastly
Bun!
-Jane.
-Have you been here for a long time?
Have you eaten yet?
Yeah.
He is a shareholder of the school
I teach at.
My name is Tan.
He is Bun, my friend.
Hi.
Hi.
Nice to meet you.
Tan, look, the director.
Excuse me.
I should say hello to the director.
(Happy birthday, Director Kongkiat)
(Viangpha Mork Hospital)
Go.
Would you like something to drink, Doctor?
I don't like it when I'm drunk.
Do you think we can remember what we do
when we're drunk?
We may remember some scattered fragments.
It depends on how drunk we are.
Why are you asking this?
I just want to drink a bit more.
But I'm worried
that I may act out of line when I'm drunk.
I may not remember it later.
It was in your hair.
Have you ever been that drunk before?
No.
And you?
Have you ever been that drunk?
No.
Because even if I am
I still remember everything.
You can remember everything?
That's nice.
And you?
Do you remember?
Of course.
I remember everything.
Pued, let go!
Jane, come here.
Pued!
Come on!
Come here.
Tan!
Tan! Don't!
Tan!
I said stop! Don't take pictures! Don't!
Stop it!
Tan, let's go!
What happened?
This has nothing to do with you.
How could it have nothing to do with me?
Jane.
Is it very serious?
Do you need me to get you some medicine?
It's nothing.
When I helped you fight over a woman,
it was much worse than this.
Wait.
I've never fought with someone
over a woman.
What were you fighting for?
A woman's matter. It's nothing.
Don't mind it.
Is Pued that important to you
so you have to keep a secret like this?
Tan, please bear with me.
You will know the truth soon.
Jane.
Jane.
(Jane Jira)
I was just about to call you.
We know each other so well.
I didn't want you to worry about me.
Are you OK?
I'm good.
I'm fine.
Bun, I
I have the sense of responsibility
that I told you before.
What do you mean?
It's nothing.
Are you free tomorrow?
-I am.
-Great.
Then let's go eat dim sum
at that restaurant you like.
It's my turn to invite you.
OK. I'll empty your wallet.
OK, see you tomorrow.
Yeah, see you tomorrow.
OK.
(Mr. Tan Beats up Young Prosecutor
in a Frenzy)
(Inspector M)
Hello, Inspector.
This is the Viangpha Mork I know.
The sun doesn't rise until ten o'clock.
Nothing has changed.
Doctor, this way, please.
Who is the victim?
The victim is 31 years old.
A middle school teacher.
Doctor.
Doctor.
Yes?
Are you alright? You were so quiet.
I'm good.
-Let's go, Oat.
-OK.
Give me the gloves.
Thank you.
Take a photo, Oat.
OK.
Check signs of livor mortis first.
(Livor mortis)
(Blood settling in body's lower portion,
causing discoloration of the skin)
It's not certain yet.
Next is rigor mortis, as usual.
(Rigor mortis)
(Phenomenon of muscle stiffness
and contraction after death)
The cornea is still very clear.
(cornea)
The victim died
about six to eight hours ago.
That'd be about 1:00 to 3:00
in the morning.
Are you OK?
I'm OK.
Oat, next, check the ligature mark.
(Ligature mark)
If it's hanging,
there will only be one mark.
Judging by the characteristics
of this rope,
(Hanging)
it's nylon.
There's congestion
and petechial hemorrhage.
(Congestion)
(Petechial hemorrhage)
The person who found the victim
is Wirapong Inkhamvieng.
The victim's boyfriend.
At 8:12 in the morning,
the person who found the victim said
he saw that she had hung herself.
Oat.
What's wrong?
There seem to be pinhole marks.
Inspector.
What's the matter, Doctor?
Thisdoesn't look like a suicide case.
According to statistics,
80 percent of murders are committed
by people close to the victims.
Lovers, especially.
=Manner of Death=
You forgot me.
Oh, yeah.
Where did you go?
You indeed forgot me, didn't you?
I'm angry now.
Oat, Oat, look.
Today is the director's birthday party,
right?
When you dance onstage,
I'll be the shill.
I'll offer gifts to you, OK?
I'll only take the 1000-baht notes.
They're all yours.
-Deal.
-Deal.
Who? What happened?
-Jane! Jane!
-Rung, please stay calm.
Look at these marks.
Looks like she was pulled up
rather than committing suicide.
Can you tell me that again?
How did you find Jane's body that day?
I went to pick her up as usual.
How did you get into her house?
They happened to be quite close recently.
I told you, don't meddle in this!
Be careful.
I will be watching you.