Hurts Like Hell (2022) s01e04 Episode Script

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Running out of time
Either get out or get in ♪
Days are slipping by
Won't wait to begin ♪
'Cause I'm losing
All my feathers in the wind ♪
Digging out a memory
Of who I was before ♪
And how I got involved
In this endless war ♪
The ones who win
Don't always need it more ♪
I'm ready for release ♪
I wait for the pain to come ♪
I beg it to believe ♪
Hailstorms coming
Baby bring it on ♪
I'm waiting for the blow ♪
I'm reaching out
To take what's mine ♪
Whichever way it rolls ♪
I dance my way
Through hailstorms anytime ♪
REMIND ME
REMIND
- Can I get in now?
- Yes.
It's gonna be all right.
Immediately after the incident,
we sent the boy to the hospital
to be examined and diagnosed
by a doctor or specialist.
But then, the boy died.
It was unfortunate, so sad.
So, uh, his body was then moved
to Police General
uh, hospital, so that
an autopsy could be done.
They needed to determine cause of death.
So then the doctor there said that
he died from a brain hemorrhage.
Uh, he confirmed that the bleeding
in the boy's brain stem
DAMRONG TASAKO, MUAY THAI TRAINER
was what actually caused
his death that night. That's it.
DAMRONG TASAKO,
UNCLE OF THE DECEASED YOUNG BOXER
On my ride home at 3 a.m.,
I didn't say a word to anyone.
I felt awful putting him
in that condition.
I'm a boxer,
and I always fight by the rules.
In that bout,
I followed all the rules they taught me.
I didn't cheat.
And I didn't do anything wrong.
I guess they're right to say that
because of me,
this terrible thing happened.
PUT FAHMAI, BOXER
If I hadn't fought tonight,
this wouldn't have happened.
PUT FAHMAI,
THE DECEASED YOUNG BOXER'S OPPONEN
He told me it felt like someone
was standing on his shoulders.
It felt heavy,
and it gave him such terrible headaches.
Like his head was being squeezed.
This went on for two weeks.
I believed it was something else.
I'm superstitious.
In this case,
I thought it could be a vengeful spirit
from the boy's past life.
So I told him to visit a temple
to see a monk.
And then have the monk make an offering
and dedicate a merit
to the vengeful spirit.
Or the monk could ordain him.
That's even better.
Whatever goes around comes around.
This is his karma. He's paying
for something he did in his past life.
Training a boxer
is not an easy feat.
Believe me, it becomes your whole life.
Is it worth getting paid a million?
No, it isn't.
When I was much younger,
I never imagined that boxing
would ever be this overwhelming.
Some say boxing is a business
or an industry.
But I see it differently.
I love Muay Thai,
and so the reason I do it is
to preserve our culture and heritage.
Muscle shakes up
Against the wall ♪
White waves in his mouth ♪
ARNOND KERDSUK
BORN MARCH 13, 2005
DIED AUGUST 15, 2019
He twists into a snake ♪
He has all the time that he needs ♪
And the eyes in the place ♪
For as long as it takes ♪
I'm a boy on my back ♪
And I'm more of a man ♪
1,000
Might try to hurt me ♪
Might try to love me too much ♪
Thank you very much, Venerable Brother.
Don't mention it.
I'm very glad to be of help to you.
We will get going now.
Farewell then.
If you were to ask me about
the current state of Muay Thai,
I would say it's pitiful.
It's our national sport.
Sadly our national sport
has always been neglected
and undervalued.
NUTTADAJ VACHIRARATTANAWONG, PROMOTER
Every time boxer
comes from a family that's poor.
Every single one.
That's a fact.
They have no choice
but to become a boxer.
Just to make a living.
Might try to hurt me ♪
Might try to love me too much ♪
All the men dance like diamonds ♪
In the back room beauties ♪
Will compare their flowers ♪
And he pulls on the mattress ♪
I am soft for the season ♪
I look up, and you're leaving ♪
No one plans to be a boxer
because it's such a violent sport.
The reason why they chose to be a boxer
is it doesn't cost anything.
Just their bodies.
So then the question is
What will they do
if you ban these boys from Muay Thai?
How will they make a living?
You'll see eight-year-old
or 10-year-old boxers competing
to support their families.
Do we care about their safety?
Yes, of course we do.
We're concerned about it.
And I think that their parents
are more worried.
They are more concerned
about their children than we are.
So why do the parents
still allow their children to do it?
Because they think it's the only way
for them to survive.
To Rangsit.
Through the expressway?
There's no need.
I have time.
PRIVATE TAXI
I haven't seen you at the stadium.
I haven't been there in a while.
I have no reason to be there.
That means one less person
in the audience.
It's not like many people go there anyway.
Most of those that still go
are there to bet on the matches.
Because that's where the money is.
You can watch it anywhere.
But in the stadium,
that's where you make money.
As they say,
winning or losing is part of it.
Things can affect the outcome.
It could be the price of the bet
or the boxers
it could even be the referee.
You know, sometimes,
the outcome doesn't depend
on the boxers or the referee.
These days,
it's decided by those making the bets.
That's why results don't turn out
the way they should.
When a real man loses a bet,
he doesn't scream or holler like a madman.
Oh, is that so?
But if he didn't screw up,
a real man also wouldn't run away, right?
If you'd listened to me then
and let red lose the match
you wouldn't have to drive this taxi.
But whatever.
That's all in the past.
I can get that money back.
It'll be a breeze.
But in your case
it's not going to be easy.
Hey, wait!
Keep it.
What do I think about
the future of Muay Thai?
Quite frankly, I'm worried.
The reason I'm worried is
because we can see that Muay Thai
has started to change
from what it used to be.
Good. Keep your guard up.
Yes, yes, that's it.
Now jab. Good. Yes! Yes, that's it!
Good work. Yes. Okay, good.
Keep your guard up.
- Hey, Pik.
- Yeah?
Any boxing events coming up?
Well, yeah.
I hear there'll be a big one next month.
The boss is still thinking about
which boxer he's going to take.
- Hey, you know what?
- I see.
I heard there will
be scouts there looking
I see.
for an international boxer
from the national team.
They're looking for talent.
- Oh, is that so?
- Yes, it is.
Are you interested?
It's a very good opportunity. Trust me.
- Uh, Nong.
- Yes?
I was just talking to Pik about
an upcoming event.
- Mm-hmm.
- And he told me that
the national team boxing scouts
would be attending.
- That's right.
- Are you interested?
Yes.
Please take good care of my son.
Is he good enough?
Nong does have potential.
In fact, your son easily won
the last bout he fought in.
And his weight is good.
If he fights in the big event,
there's a chance he'll be scouted
for the national team.
But nothing is confirmed yet.
The boss has the final say here.
We'll see how it goes, okay?
Mm-hmm.
- Thanks a lot, Pik.
- Mmm.
- Let's go, son.
- Goodbye, sir.
Goodbye, Nong. You take care.
See you tomorrow.
How is it? Huh?
Is it good? Do you like it?
It's okay, Dad.
Hmm.
Nong, can I ask you something?
So between Muay Thai
and international boxing,
which one do you like better?
I think I like Muay Thai better, Dad.
Isn't the other one better?
I was thinking
you can join the national team.
But, Dad, I think Muay Thai is more fun.
And I want to have
my own boxing camp when I grow up.
Whoa!
Just focus on your training for now, okay?
You have to be ready
for your big bout next month.
- Take it easy.
- Okay.
Ah, you're such a daydreamer.
Okay.
I'm sorry, son.
Krit, the boss is free now. Come in.
Oh, thanks.
Hello, Charan. How are you?
I heard from the trainers
you want your son Nong
to join the big event.
Mmm. That's right.
It'll be good for Nong to join.
I heard national team scouts
will be there.
I hope they see how good my son is.
Well, I was thinking of signing him up.
Really, Charan?
Okay, listen. I'll be straight with you.
I think I can definitely include Nong
in the event.
Great.
He has good skills in the ring,
works hard, and has won a few matches.
But there's just one thing.
What is it, Charan?
The expenses.
I've signed up one boxer for this event.
If I add Nong to the lineup,
there'll be more expenses.
Unless you help me with that.
Okay, Charan, tell me how much.
Fifty thousand baht.
Listen, Krit, there will be scouts there.
Famous ones.
So everyone wants to join.
The money won't be a problem, Charan.
I'll pay for it.
But please, let Nong fight
in the event, okay?
No problem, Krit.
I'll take care of him.
Thanks.
SOMJIT JONGJOHOR, FORMER THAI NATIONAL
AMATEUR BOXER, OLYMPICS GOLD MEDALIS
In my opinion, I think there's hope
for Muay Thai in the future.
It's our national sport
and shouldn't be neglected.
It's true,
every boxer knows
That they'll go far
if they start in Muay Thai.
Okay, just wait here, Nong.
Nong.
Don't pressure yourself.
Just do your best.
Yes, Dad.
You know, Muay Thai has given us life,
built our character and spirit.
We've made a living from it, a career.
We see many new faces
in the industry every day.
I believe that there's a future ahead
for every young new boxer.
At first, it's a way to earn.
As they grow, they may find ways
to make a career out of Muay Thai,
to profit from their skills.
They just have to set a goal
and keep working at it.
I do believe that Muay Thai will survive.
It will thrive for thousands of years.
SORASINGH
Fight.
DEDICATED TO THE BRAVE
AND TO THE PASSION
OF THE THAI BOXING COMMUNITY.
THE NAMES, PLACES, AND INCIDENTS
IN THIS SERIES ARE UNRELATED TO
AND ARE NOT BASED ON REAL EVENTS.
THE FOLLOWING STORIES ARE TRUE.
ON NOVEMBER 10, 2018,
AT A TEMPORARY BOXING RING
IN SAMUT PRAKAN,
PETCHMONGKOL S. VILAITHONG
OR "NONG LEK" FOUGHT FAHMAI W. SUDPRASERT.
HIT REPEATEDLY BY FAHMAI
IN THE THIRD ROUND,
NONG LEK FELL DOWN HEADFIRS
AND BLACKED OUT.
HE WAS SENT TO THE HOSPITAL AND LATER DIED
OF AN INTRACEREBRAL HEMORRHAGE.
CHILD BOXING IS NOW A VIOLATION
OF THE CHILD AND YOUTH PROTECTION ACT.
THE NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
HAS PUSHED FOR AN AMENDMEN
TO THE 1999 BOXING AC
TO STOP CHILDREN UNDER 12
FROM FIGHTING PROFESSIONALLY,
WHILE NOTABLE FIGURES FROM THE INDUSTRY,
INCLUDING STANDARD STADIUMS
AND BOXING GYMS,
HAVE OPPOSED THE BILL.
AT RAJADAMNERN ON DECEMBER 20, 2018,
ROICHOENG SINGMAWIN FOUGH
DAO K. KAMPANAT.
UNUSUAL BEHAVIOR WAS NOTICED
IN THE FOURTH AND FIFTH ROUNDS.
HEADLINE NEWS 8
FAMOUS BETTOR ARRESTED
FOR PAYING ROICHOENG SINGMAWIN
TO THROW THE MATCH.
ROICHOENG SINGMAWIN DIDN'T TRY
TO STRIKE DESPITE BEING MORE SKILLED,
AND FINALLY LOST ON POINTS,
SEVERELY DISAPPOINTING THE BETTORS.
AFTER AN INVESTIGATION, POLICE FOUND
THAT ROICHOENG PURPOSELY THREW THE MATCH
IN RETURN FOR A BRIBE
OF 60,000 BAHT FROM A BETTOR.
THAI BOXING MATCH FIXING
ROICHOENG SINGMAWIN
Lonely Ghost are you lost?
And what do you call home? ♪
Oh, Lonely ghost
I'll follow you close ♪
Sangmanee S. Tienpo, the Muay Thai boxer,
went into shock and became unconscious
after a Onesongchai match
at Rajadamnern Boxing Stadium last night.
The latest update shows that
he's now safe and recovering.
ON DECEMBER 2, 2014,
AFTER A MATCH AT RAJADAMNERN,
SANGMANEE WENT INTO SHOCK,
BLACKED OUT, AND TESTED POSITIVE
FOR SOPORIFIC SUBSTANCES.
BOXING GURUS BELIEVED
HE WAS DRUGGED BY SOMEONE ON HIS CREW.
I felt a bit weak and dizzy,
but I kept on fighting anyway.
My limbs felt so stiff
at the end of round four
Mmm.
I couldn't kick. It was hard,
so I just gave up in the next round.
I had to do it. I couldn't go on.
AROUND 80 TO 90 PERCENT OF THE TIME,
BOXERS ARE DRUGGED
BY SOMEONE CLOSE TO THEM.
An unidentified man
on a motorcycle
pulled up and struck referee
Udom Dekrachang
twice in the head with a wooden baton.
The unsuspecting referee took cover
after being attacked
while security guards, who tried
to intervene and help him, were shot dead.
ON MARCH 24, 2018, UDOM DEKRACHANG,
CHAIR OF LUMPINEE STADIUM'S
REFEREES COMMITTEE,
WAS ASSAULTED BY TWO MEN.
A SECURITY GUARD AT THE ENTRANCE
WAS SHOT DEAD WHILE TRYING TO INTERVENE.
Lonely Ghost, Lonely Ghost
Are you lost? And what do you call home? ♪
Oh, Lonely ghost
I'll follow you close, ♪
THE ATTACK WAS PLANNED BY BETTORS
WHO WERE NOT PLEASED
WITH THE REFEREE'S JUDGMENT.
BETWEEN 2012 AND THE RELEASE
OF THIS SERIES, THERE HAVE BEEN
AT LEAST 30 INCIDENTS
OF BOXERS THROWING FIGHTS
OR BEING DRUGGED.
AND NOW THERE IS A SAYING THAT GOES,
"THERE WILL ALWAYS BE FIXED FIGHTS
AS LONG AS GAMBLING IS INVOLVED."
Next up is a Muay Thai match
in the mini pin weight division
for the age group of 14-year-olds
in the weight range of 38 to 41 kilograms.
In the red corner, Sorasingh Boxing Gym's,
Khunpon Wichian Sorasingh.
He has competed in eight fights
having six wins, one loss, and one tie.
In the blue corner, Arnond S. Wichaithong
from S. Wichaithong Boxing Gym.
He has competed in three fights
and has two wins and one tie.
The special cash prize for this match
is 50,000 baht.