The Believers (2024) s01e05 Episode Script

[vital sign monitor beeping]
[melancholy music playing]
[breathing]
- [Nurse] Get the doctor to sign here.
- [man] Okay.
[sighs]
Father Kiw is over the critical stage
but has to stay here for a few more days.
Please continue to help organize
the temple's festival.
I have to stay here with Father Kiw.
Of course.
It was fortunate Win found him in time.
[Monk Ekachai] It would have been worse.
[music ends]
- [tense music plays]
- I'll grab a coffee. You guys want it?
No.
- Would you like anything?
- [Monk Ekachai] No, I'm good.
I'll come with you.
[door closes]
I'll get going.
[coffee machine working]
INTERNAL MEDICINE DEPARTMENT 1
Here you go.
[tense music continues]
What do you think
Win was doing at Father Kiw's residence?
[tense music intensifies]
[theme music playing]
THE BELIEVERS
[intriguing music playing]
[man] This is Father Kiw's medication.
And this is
[music stops]
[banknote counter working]
[Game] Here.
[sighs]
Fuck, that's my Lamborghini.
- [Dear] You're too obsessed.
- What?
[Game] Hey.
- [Game] Dear.
- [Dear] Huh?
Is Father Kiw's condition that bad?
- Isn't this what you wanted?
- Oh, fuck you.
- [Dear laughing]
- I didn't want him to die.
Huh?
For your Lamborghini.
You can probably buy one wheel for now.
Hold on. What is this for?
You don't need to eat?
I do.
Asshole.
But I'm telling you, I can't even
buy one wheel with this.
- That's your problem.
- What an ass.
I'm going out with Uncle Tang
to order stuff. You leaving too?
- Yeah, alright.
- Um.
[Game exhales heavily] Okay.
So, is Win not gonna show up?
I don't know. He left me on read.
Don't know what's up.
[sighs]
So, we can keep
to our original plan, right?
[Dear] I guess.
Hey.
Monk Dol's leaving today.
[suspenseful music playing]
- [Dear] Oh, right.
- Later, then. I'll get going.
Get more 1,000 baht bills next time.
MONK DOL RETURNS TO HIS TEMPLE
Namaskar, Father.
[music stops]
I'm here to bid you goodbye and inform you
about my return to my original temple.
Um.
[Monk Dol] Venerable,
you take excellent care of the abbot.
He's like my father. I have been
ordained here since I was a novice.
I guess you couldn't continue with your
studies because of the abbot's illness.
My studies can wait.
The abbot's health takes priority.
I hope he recovers quickly,
so you can continue with your studies.
Thank you so much.
I'll be on my way then.
MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TO THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A DHARMA RETREAT PAVILION
[Dear] Venerable Brother.
Um. These are the construction drawings
of the retreat pavilion.
I'm going to
keep one copy with me here. Also
could you please give this to the abbot?
Are you ready to go?
I'll get the van.
Your podcast has a lot of listeners,
Too bad we've only done a few episodes.
Why don't you come
and record it at my temple?
I don't think I can go. So much work here.
- Um.
- [soft music playing]
If I made any mistakes
during your stay, I apologize.
There's no need.
I'm the one who should thank you
and your friends
for the projects you've come up with.
[van approaching]
[van door closes]
- Is this everything?
- Um.
Well then, I'll get going.
Everyone here wants you to stay.
Folks here all love you.
[man] Please get on the van.
[soft music continues]
[van door closes]
[sighs]
[music stops]
Hi.
[electronic music playing]
[van door closes]
I saw there were no snacks in the car,
so I bought some for you.
Here you go.
So, in which currency
should I transfer to you?
The ten million?
Transfer half of it in USD
and the other half in USD.
Half of it in USDT.
People use cryptocurrencies
instead of cash to buy stuff these days.
Oh. I still need to settle
this amount with cash.
- Oh. Okay.
- Yeah.
Uh
[Game] Okay.
[phone beeping]
You should get it now.
[phone beeping]
- Did you?
- Yeah.
- Got it.
- [Game] Okay.
Thank you.
[sighs]
Bye.
[music stops]
[tense music playing]
[Yossaphat] Hi, Mr. Akkarachai.
You came early.
Well, you complained
when I was late last time, didn't you?
[Yossaphat laughing]
Oh.
So, I can pay you outside now?
When it comes to business,
wouldn't it be more convenient
if we could do it anywhere at any time?
That's true.
[sighs]
You're just eating snacks. Are you hungry?
Would you like me to ask someone
to get you some food?
So
you play golf now?
Wanna give it a try?
It's okay.
- I'm not into it.
- [door opens]
[door closes]
Is your business
doing well these days?
You've cleared all the interest,
and a big portion of principal.
Is there a problem?
You paid in full for this installment.
What's with the face?
There are many installments left.
- Okay, then next time, could you
- Got it.
- [music stops]
- [car engine stops]
Hey, sis.
What's up, rich man?
- Hey.
- It's been a while.
What's all this stuff you bought?
Well, it's for Milin, you know.
Toys and stuff.
[Grace] Your uncle bought you presents.
What're you doing with her out here?
I'm waiting for some documents.
The messenger hasn't arrived.
Why did you have to come out
and get them yourself?
I wanted to take her out
for a walk. Right, baby?
- [baby crying]
- There, there. Don't cry.
Say hi to your uncle.
Hello.
Look, she started crying
when she saw you.
She doesn't get to see me much.
And what are those people doing here?
They're interviewing Oat.
- [Grace] What's the matter?
- Nothing. I'm going inside.
The first question,
how do you plan to develop
your existing business?
[Oat] Inheriting my family's
long-established business isn't easy.
We had to rebrand Naruethip Water
to stay up-to-date
and reach all of our target age groups.
We have expanded
into health-conscious industry.
- Hi, Grandpa.
- Hey, Game.
Hi, Uncle, Auntie.
[woman] What's the strength
of the new business model?
How will it bring
something new to the market?
Hey, Grandpa.
This is very rare.
Not everyone can buy it.
Fortunately, my business partner
is a member of the brand.
Try giving it a taste.
Okay, later, alright?
[woman] So, what exactly is your secret
in doing business?
I'm glad to dive deep into the heart
of the water business for everyone.
[Monk Dol chanting in Pali] Homage to
the Blessed One,
the Worthy One, the Self-Awakened One.
I have committed
Many kinds of offenses.
[clinks]
I would like
[soft music playing]
to unveil them to you
- Do you admit to unveiling them to you
- [silent speaking]
[Monk] Monk Dol.
You recited the wrong verse.
Concentrate, Monk Dol.
You seem a bit off. Is something wrong?
My apologies.
Alright. Let's go again.
[in Pali] Do you admit it?
[in Pali] Yes, I admit it.
[in Pali] You should
stay composed from now on.
[in Pali] Sadhu, I shall do my best
to stay composed.
Are you okay
with the color theme I sent you?
[music stops]
Okay.
[electronic music playing on speakers]
Not yet. Why?
Oh, okay.
[Dear] Right, bye
- Dear.
- [Dear] Hm?
- Approve the colors for me.
- Hey, you're good.
This or that color?
This one.
It's the most accurate.
[music intensifies]
DEBT PAID
TRANSFERRED THE REST INTO WALLE
GAME: I'LL LEAVE THE TRADING TO YOU
CICLE WAY
BTC/USD
[music stops]
- [Monk Ekachai] Tang.
- Holy fuck.
You scared the shit out of me.
Thought you were a ghost.
- [thrilling music playing]
- Oh, it's you.
You came so quietly. [clearing throat]
Keep it down. Everyone is asleep.
Right.
What are you doing here at this hour?
I'm doing a night patrol like usual.
What are you doing here?
Uh.
To get some stuff.
I would like to go home
for a couple of days.
- Excuse me.
- [Monk Ekachai] Hold on.
Why are you taking those?
Oh, these things have expired.
I'm going to throw them away.
I'll go now.
[thrilling music continues]
[music stops]
Win, when are you free?
Can you take me to Hu Chang Temple?
I want to ask
for an auspicious day to move stuff in.
We need that? I thought only
when move into a new house.
Well, installing pilings
is like building a new house.
You need to do it on the right day,
so you can live well and in comfort.
- Use an app. It's easier.
- It's not the same.
[grunts]
Hey, this one still works.
- I listen to it when I iron clothes.
- Mom.
Just use Bluetooth for that.
I already taught you how.
Throw it away. You won't use it.
What a waste. It's still working.
It was so pricey back then.
- Fine. But I'm throwing away the rest.
- [Win's mom] Um.
Hey, don't throw away
one side used papers like these.
I'll make notebooks out of them.
Check in your room.
If you have more of these,
keep them for me.
Take these back inside the house.
And the radio, too.
[grunts]
Will we get to throw away anything?
[door closes]
Hmm.
[patting]
[mysterious music playing]
[exhales sharply]
ANUWAT LUCKNGAM
RECIPIEN
[phone buzzing]
- What?
- [siren blaring]
[reporter 1] I'm at the Phummaram Temple
to report on the case
of a drug cartel inside the temple.
The NSB officers have raided
the Phummaram Temple.
Mr. Chaiyong is still on the run.
[reporter 2] The officers are conducting
an investigation and search.
- [Win] Have you packed up the office?
- [Dear] Yes.
[indistinct chattering]
That bastard Tang and his gang.
[thrilling music playing]
- [police 1] Sit down.
- [police 2] Sit down.
Sit.
[police 3] Get up. Go.
Did you rat me out, you fuck?
[police 1] Come on. Get up.
CANDLE OFFERINGS
ON THE BUDDHIST LENT DAY 2023
[indistinct chattering]
- [truck engine starts]
- [truck door closes]
Hey, officers.
Do the urine test on all the monks.
[man] Leave other monks alone.
The monks are fine.
It's those men who are wicked.
[thrilling music continues]
Hey, that's a monk.
What the hell are you doing?
[crowd clamoring]
[crowd screaming]
[shutter clicking]
[clamoring continues]
[man] Hey, stop! Don't fight!
Don't fight. I said stop. Don't fight.
[police 4] Do you know
if Chaiyong still has connections
in this temple?
I do not know.
[thrilling music stops]
Do you know if he has family
or relatives somewhere?
From what I remember,
he has a wife and kids in Chai Nat.
But they haven't been in touch.
And normally,
did Chaiyong work with you?
Chaiyong worked for Father Kiw,
while I assist the Father.
So you don't know anything?
[tense music playing]
You're asking me like this,
does that mean you suspect me?
It's my job to suspect everyone.
If you're innocent,
then there's nothing to worry about.
[vital sign monitor beeping]
[shutter clicking]
[shutter clicking]
[shutter clicking]
[music fades]
[police 4] If Chaiyong makes a contact
or if you have more information,
please call me right away.
As for the abbot
when his condition has improved,
I may ask to come in and talk to him.
Of course.
Wrongdoers must be punished.
Since we're done here,
I'm going to ask you to get a urine test.
- What's your name?
- Arthit.
Monk Arthit.
Monk Arthit.
- Monk Praiwan.
- Monk Praiwan.
[police 4] Let me see.
[door opens]
[thrilling music playing]
Hey, Au. How was it?
We got more clues about Chaiyong.
We're just waiting for
a report from the team
we sent to search his house.
Got it. I'll follow you there.
Roger that.
[clearing throat]
[shutter clicking]
[thrilling music fades]
[tense music playing]
DONATED BY
MR. AKKARACHAI KIETTHARA
DONATED BY MR. NITIPHONG KIETTHARA
(NARUETHIP WATER)
(NARUETHIP WATER)
MR. ANANT KIETTHARA
MRS. NARUETHIP KIETTHARA
NARUETHIP WATER COMPANY
THE CONTEST IS POSTPONED INDEFINITELY.
PHUMMARAM TEMPLE:
VISIT, TASTE, WATCH, SHOP
PILING INSTALLMENT (PCM. AE)
FUNERAL
EVENTS SCHEDULE FOR PHUMMARAM TEMPLE
MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TO THE CONSTRUCTION
OF A DHARMA RETREAT PAVILION
[music stops]
It's not happening soon.
Why is that, Father?
There's a problem with the other temple.
The liaison and the monks
sold drugs inside the temple.
The National Office of Buddhism
also called and asked about you,
but I told them
you only stayed there temporarily,
and didn't get involved.
It's good you came back here first.
By the way, I've listened to your podcast.
Your sermons were good.
[sighs]
[sighs]
[inaudible conversations in the clip]
What are you watching?
A clip on the sting that got Tang busted.
[electronic music playing]
[indistinct clamoring]
[police 2] Hey, stop!
[police 3] Hey, stop!
Holy shit.
It has 11 million views. Fucking hell.
- Fuck.
- [music stops]
It's one after another, man.
The grannies' catfight clip earlier,
and now this shit.
Could you reach Uncle Tang?
I haven't called him.
I bet he's changed his number.
[clicks tongue]
I think
we have to do something about this.
People don't come here anymore.
And it's almost time to pay our debt.
Perhaps we won't even have enough
to pay the interest.
[Game] Hey.
Um.
- What?
- What's up with you lately?
I've got a lot going on.
May I disturb you for a moment?
- Sure.
- [Game] Of course.
[tense music playing]
I spoke to the
National Office of Buddhism.
We can operate the temple as usual.
Did you talk to them for us?
The problem was caused
by Tang and his gang.
The temple's not involved.
So do we have to inform
the people about this?
I think it depends on
each person's faith,
if they still believe in Buddhism.
That would be all.
He could've just called.
Come on, why so mean to him, asshole?
I think he's fine.
Right? He seems to be
on our side. Right, Win?
- Um.
- [Game] Hmm?
What were you saying?
- [Game] Nothing
- Right before Ekachai came.
I forgot.
[Game] Just forget it.
[music stops]
Always keep a pure mind.
And every Buddhist Holy Day
won't only be
[sighs]
[chanting in Pali] The good reputation
of the Blessed One
has been spread as follows:
Due to these reasons, the Blessed One
is freed from desire
and is perfectly self-awakened.
He is perfect in knowledge
and conduct and is well gone
[relax music playing]
He is omniscient and is the incomparable
Leader of men who can be tamed.
He's the Teacher of angles and men,
the Awakened One, and the Blessed One.
[music ends]
[text beeping]
GAME: THE VENDORS ARE ASKING US
TO REFUND THE RENT THEY PAID
[door closes]
[sniffs]
[phone buzzing]
- [Win] What?
- [Dear] I need your advice on something.
I want to finish
the Merit Basket pavilion project.
[Dear] I calculated the expense.
It's not that high.
It might attract
more people back to the temple.
I lowered the specs from BOQ.
[Dear] We can cut down a lot.
- [cat meowing]
- Hey, Salt!
- [cat growling]
- [Dear] Hello?
Did it hit you?
[Dear] Hello? Win.
Win. What happened?
[electronic music playing]
Nothing.
[Dear] What do you think
about the pavilion?
Are you listening?
[cat meowing]
Win. Win?
I'm hanging up, then.
Fuck you, that's expensive.
Huh?
How much do you think Ai Khai makes?
[Game] Uh
Let's say a billion baht.
Maybe even ten billion.
We'll make amulets.
I've been thinking for a while,
but not sure it's gonna work.
[exhales]
Why didn't we do this since the beginning?
No one knew about this temple back then.
- [clamoring in the clip]
- [man] Stop it. Now!
There.
It's famous now.
[electronic music continues]
That's true.
[Game] Maybe you don't know this.
My family collects Buddha amulets.
The sellable ones
must come from famous monks
or be over a hundred years old.
Or what if we use storytelling
to help with this?
[Dear] I think it should help expand
our target groups.
[exhales]
Does this mean we have to create
stories for the amulets?
- That's right.
- [Game] Oh.
But for this project,
we only have one shot.
[theme music playing]
So what are we making?