The Believers (2024) s01e08 Episode Script

[tense music playing]
[breathing heavily]
[shouting] Mr. Pairach. Are you in there?
Mr. Pairach, are you alright?
[nurse] Mr. Pairach?
[woman] Pairach?
[nurse] Mr. Pairach.
[door banging]
Mr. Pairach, are you alright?
[anchor 1] Mr. Pairach, aged 46,
miraculously survived a collision between
a vegetable pickup truck and a coach.
In this accident,
the casualty toll so far is
[anchor 2] Seventeen deaths so far.
[anchor 1] Look at the vehicles, Nite.
We could describe them as totaled.
Pairach said that at the scene of the
accident, he didn't think he'd survive.
As for the injury to his legs, the doctors
said he might never walk again.
In fact, amputation was anticipated.
But look at him this morning, Nite.
He's walking without any trouble.
Unbelievable.
[anchor 2] That's what we call a miracle.
Definitely, it's a miracle.
Hey, do you believe
that miracles really exist?
I really don't know
how the pickup truck driver survived.
I saw him yell and walk out.
I thought he went to get the doctor,
but to my surprise, he started running.
[reporter 1] Does that mean
your diagnosis was incorrect?
[reporter 2] Was it?
As I mentioned,
we need to run the tests again.
[reporter 1] When will you ask him
to come in? And regarding this
[anchor 1] Pairach himself said that
the thing that saved his life was
Here it is. The reason I can walk
is because of this amulet.
"Pra Peung Luang."
Father Peung Luang, Phummaram Temple.
[anchor 2] It's this one, right?
This amulet?
[anchor 1] Wow, that was fast, Nite.
[anchor 2] They said they're in
the process of developing a second model
because they were inundated
with requests to reserve the first-model.
[anchor 1] Here it is,
safe and free from danger.
Want one? It's a big hit on the internet.
Game.
[anchor 1] It's about beliefs, folks.
It's time for a short break
with some interesting ads.
[theme music playing]
THE BELIEVERS
The incident caused many deaths,
but Mr. Pairach
was among those who survived.
Honestly, we didn't need to come.
Excuse me.
Excuse me.
What channel are you guys from?
We're not here for an interview.
We just need to talk with Pairach.
- You two get inside.
- Okay. Come on.
[tense music playing]
We brought the money as we agreed.
[chuckles]
I don't want it.
I just picked up the amulet.
[Pairach] I didn't make any agreement
with you guys.
But you can use this money
to buy a new truck.
[chuckles]
The reason I can walk again
is because of this amulet.
It has nothing to do with you guys.
Then we'll leave you to it.
We should go. Bye.
Hey, guys.
Have you got more?
My wife wants one too.
PRE-ORDER NEW MODEL
TO ENHANCE WEALTH AND PRESTIGE
[thrilling music playing]
MODEL 1, MODEL 2, MODEL 3
MODEL 4, MODEL 5
What's the plan for Model 1?
[music stops]
"To the moon."
["Sadhu" by Milli playing]
[crowd cheering]
[crowd shouting indistinctly]
TICKET DISPENSING
LINE STARTS HERE
[woman] Flower and incense kits, this way.
Make merit how much ever you want.
These two men traveled a long way
from Nong Khai. Hello.
- Hello.
- Been waiting long?
So long my legs are stiff.
I came to pray for a new job.
I wanted to get a job, and I got it.
This is fucking amazing, man.
[all] Yeah!
Have your ID card ready.
Pick up Pra Peung Luang here.
MANI THONG TEMPLE
PHUMMARAM TEMPLE
[crowd cheering]
[gun cock clicking]
[gun firing]
[man] Hey, go closer to take the shot
if you dare.
[crowd cheering]
[gunshot echos]
[gunshot echos]
- [gunshot echos]
- [cock crowing]
- [man] It's authentic stuff.
- [cock crowing]
[crowd cheering]
Pra Peung Luang Model 1, authentic
and extremely rare, let me tell you.
Every time reservations open,
they fill up right away.
This amulet has good substance
and good form. It has a promising future.
If it includes a box and a card,
the price could reach a hundred thousand.
[crowd shouting indistinctly]
Come at me, you jerk.
PRA PEUNG LUANG
LOGIN
TOTALS (LAST 7 DAYS) 541.1K
[song ends]
Shit, online sales are all sold out.
[Win] We can just sell online, honestly.
It's your PR plan, isn't it?
The orders, help me with these.
I need to check the stock.
[Dear sighs]
[Dear] With only the two of us,
things are damn busy.
Do you need help? Should we find someone?
[Dear] No.
When are we buying the coins?
It's almost time to pay debt.
Soon.
Ask Game for the contact.
Um.
[tense music playing]
I wanna try a different one.
What now?
What the fuck is wrong with you guys?
[sighs]
[sighs]
- [Game's dad] Game.
- Hmm?
Take a look at this for me.
How do I raise the bed?
[music stops]
I couldn't find it.
[Game] How do you want it?
Adjust it to sitting position
so Grandpa can eat.
- A bit more
- Okay.
Okay.
[Game exhales]
[Game's dad] How's your business?
It's alright.
Did you manage to get the money?
Yeah, I got it. No problem.
[Game's dad] That's good.
Feel free to ask me if there's anything.
Get Grandpa the water.
[sighs]
SAFE, FREE FROM DANGER
[Game] This
Did you
buy this amulet?
Yeah.
Mom asked me to buy it.
So I bought a set,
for everyone in the family.
- I haven't given you one.
- There's no need.
[tense music playing]
Game, look at Grandpa.
After I bought the amulet,
he's been doing better.
Dad.
- The doctor comes to treat him.
- [coughs]
He treats his symptoms.
Of course, he's doing better.
You should give credit to the doctor.
This kind of thing treats
both the body and the mind.
Dad, what are you even talking about? Huh?
Okay, let's keep it simple.
We've got Guanyin sitting here,
Ji Gong over there,
and Buddha statues all around.
- If they work
- Hey, stop it, Game.
How could you say that?
[yelling] It's not the same.
- This is fucking dumb.
- Game, where are you taking the amulet?
- It's nonsense.
- Give it back.
[phone buzzing]
[line busy beeping]
- [music stops]
- [sighs]
What the hell?
Namaskar, Brother.
May you be blessed.
Allow me to attach the mic.
Um.
Dear didn't come with you?
Oh, Ms. Dear asked me to help here.
Let me check the lighting first.
Then we can shoot.
[birds and insects chirping]
[soft music playing]
[footsteps approaching]
Oh, Brother.
Shouldn't you be sleeping?
[key unlocking]
[sighs]
Where are Win and Game?
They left.
Is there anything I can help with?
Um.
No, there isn't. Game said it's a sin
to make monks do things for you.
Did you want something?
Uh.
Can I have the questions
we'll use in the next podcast?
Oh.
Actually, I've already picked a few, but
I'll print it out
and have Note bring it to you.
I haven't had the time to check them.
It's pretty busy at the moment, but once
this is over, we'll have nice long break.
That's good.
You deserve a break.
You've been working really hard.
[chuckles]
It's not that.
I mean
[melancholy music playing]
when this is over,
I probably won't be
doing this work anymore.
[sighs]
Is that so?
[sighs]
Please excuse me.
[music stops]
[Game] Here, Grandpa.
Ah.
Okay.
- Ah.
- [phone buzzing]
Oh!
- [phone buzzing]
- Oh, shit.
Okay.
[inhales deeply and sighs]
Hello?
[man] Hello? Do you hear me, Game?
Who is it?
[man] Are you alone?
[ominous music playing]
NARUETHIP WATER
Game. It's me.
I know that.
How did you know I was here?
That's not important.
The reason I came to see you is,
let me be straight with you,
I want you to give me 500,000.
How would I have 500,000?
What's in your pockets?
- There's nothing.
- [Game] And the bag?
Here.
[shakily] There's only a cloth.
Um.
[crying] Game, please help me.
- Game.
- Let go.
[sobbing] He's gonna kill me.
You're the only one who can help me.
[Game] Let go first. Let go.
Ah.
Think of it as my pay.
You're where you are now, with the temple,
because I helped you get there, no?
[sobbing] You have to help me.
Uncle, you should talk to Win about this.
There's nothing I can do.
No, no.
I promise.
I promise you won't ever
see my face again, okay?
I don't want to die.
Hey, just keep it down.
Keep it down, alright?
- Okay?
- Okay.
You need 500,000, right?
Yes, 500,000.
[yelling] Game, you have to help me,
or I'll really end up dead.
Okay, okay, 500,000.
- Sure it's enough, 500,000?
- Yes.
[car door closes]
Where's your BMW?
Getting repaired.
[music stops]
[Tang sighs]
I really appreciate it.
Don't come to my house again.
We're done here. Okay?
[crashing]
[splashing]
PUBLIC SERVICE CENTER
PHANOM POLICE STATION
Go ahead. I'll catch up with you.
[Au sighs heavily]
Too many people.
The queue was so damn long. But I got it.
- I ordered from online.
- What?
Why the hell did you make me go there?
- Oh.
- [Yod chuckling]
Hey, Au, check for me.
Which factory produced it? When?
You got it. Hey.
The pickup truck driver's address.
I wrote it down for you.
What about the CCTV footage
at the hospital?
[tuts]
Waiting for director's approval.
I'll get back to work.
[sighs]
Oh, shit!
[tense music playing]
What is it now?
I just gave you 500,000 yesterday.
I need to talk to you.
Just leave me alone.
I beg you, please.
[tense music swells]
You have to understand me.
I'm being hunted.
The 500,000 baht you gave me
won't be enough.
I want three million.
Uncle. How would I have three million?
With the amulets you made with Win,
Three million baht
is chump change for you guys.
Or I could come by your place
and ask for it.
Uncle.
Think about it.
If I didn't want to help,
I wouldn't even give you 500 baht.
But I helped you
because I appreciate
that you've done a lot for us.
But
Three million? I don't have that.
Alright?
Win deposited all the money in
the wallet, and we can't take it out.
What wallet are you talking about?
It's crypto, okay?
If you don't know,
you don't have to ask about it. Alright?
Don't pull tricks with me.
You need to calm down first, okay?
If you want the money,
I'll try to get it in a few days,
but in the meantime,
I'll take you somewhere to hide.
You're so up and down with your moods.
Suddenly, you're nice to me.
What do you want me to do?
When I try to help, you brush it off.
What do you want?
If you won't my help,
then just shoot me and be over with it,
and get hit with another charge.
Alright.
But don't drive to the police station.
If I find out,
I'll blow your head off.
I got it.
[music stops]
[Pairach] This amulet,
I bought it myself.
The reason I can walk again
is definitely because of this amulet.
How much was it?
Only 2,000 baht.
What month did you get it?
Actually, I asked my wife
to get it for me.
It was a long time ago.
I think she went to a funeral.
Um.
[tense music playing]
This same one?
Is it authentic?
This one.
It's authentic. I always wear it.
The price has shot up a lot.
- Aren't you interested in reselling?
- Oh.
No.
[Yod exhales]
[clearing throat]
So, how exactly did you get this amulet?
I already told you.
I didn't see you wearing it that day.
I hung it on the rearview mirror,
and the rescuer returned it to me later.
I went to gather evidence at the scene.
I didn't see any amulet.
I only found this.
Hey.
That's not mine.
You can deny it,
but I have all the evidence,
pictures of the truck.
Everything points to you.
And do you know
how many people you killed?
[angrily] No way, this isn't mine.
- Making an excuse?
- What fucking excuse?
You're accusing me.
- I'm not going to accept this.
- [Au] Hey.
Au.
[Yod] Listen.
Do you know
that drug possession
carries a severe sentence?
And using drugs before the accident
only adds to a worse punishment.
You could get a life sentence.
- What do you want from me?
- Nothing.
Just tell me, on the day of the incident,
what did you agree with those two?
If you still want to keep
enjoying meals at home.
That was pretty smooth.
[music stops]
[thuds]
[Game] We're here.
NARUETHIP
[thrilling music playing]
- [gunshot]
- [crow crowing and flying]
There's nothing around here.
- [Tang] Hurry up.
- [Game] Jeez, why the rush?
[clanks]
[Tang clearing throat]
[clanks]
- Hurry up.
- Just a sec.
[switch clicking]
[Tang] Oh.
Okay, there's electricity and water.
Does the television work?
Try turning it on. If it does, it works.
If it doesn't, it's broken.
[tense music continues]
You brat.
[button clicking]
- It's broken.
- Um.
[sighs]
Just stay put inside
and don't roam around too much. Alright?
How can I be sure
you won't just leave me here?
When will I get the money?
[sighs]
Uncle. Three million baht,
you think that's easy to gather?
Hey, why did you say it like that?
How else was I supposed to say it?
If you want the money,
just give me a bit of trust.
[Game] Alright?
Okay.
I left a bag in the car.
It's brown. Grab it for me.
[inhales deeply]
Okay, sure.
[Tang] Don't call the police.
Or I'll expose everything.
PRA PEUNG LUANG MODEL 2
PRA PEUNG LUANG MODEL 2
NATTAMON GOLD FRAME
PRA PEUNG LUANG MODEL 2
[electronic music playing]
PRA PEUNG LUANG MODEL 1
PRA PEUNG LUANG
[Win] Dear.
[music stops]
TOTALS (LAST 7 DAYS) 1.47M
Since we've hit our sales goal,
how about we call it quits
after this stock?
Um.
Fuck.
[Dear] It's empty?
[coughs]
[Win sighs]
Hey. I just had an idea.
- What if we make phone cases
- [somber music playing]
targeting teenagers, office workers,
and online sellers,
expanding on the product we have?
Or do something like minimal bracelets.
[Win] Wallpapers is also interesting.
Come up with a few designs.
I think the margin is gonna be huge.
So you're not gonna quit?
We don't need to quit.
It's just a bit more.
We've set up the system.
After this, we just let it run.
Then we can go wherever we want.
Are you sure?
Of course. Why not do it
when we have the chance?
[somber music continues]
[music fades out]
DEAR: GAME, WE GOT ALL THE MONEY
NARUETHIP WATER
This restaurant is better the last one.
- Which restaurant is it?
- Larb Yaso.
Oh.
The owner of this place
must be too proud.
Too proud how?
Because the name's Yaso.
[laughing]
Damn funny.
How is that funny?
Not funny, then.
- [Game] Let me ask you something.
- Um.
The person you're afraid of, who is he?
It's better you don't know.
Oh.
I might be able to help you.
Don't trick me into telling you.
Trying to get me killed?
[tuts]
Fine. I won't ask anymore,
if you think I'm trying to get you killed.
- Don't end up dead on your own then.
- Damn, what a bad mouth you've got.
You should know your damn place.
- [Tang] Huh!
- [Game] Ouch!
You're wasting the damn food.
[phone buzzing]
Boss.
Hello?
[tense music playing]
Care to join us for a run?
[Yossaphat] It's good for health.
[chuckles]
You're not answering. That's fine.
I just wanted to tell you that
health is important.
You seem only focused
on running your business.
As you get older,
remember to take care of your health,
or you'll end up like me.
- All good?
- All good, Boss.
Keep it.
Oh.
[chuckles]
[exhales]
This is great.
You're determined, I like that.
Both the principal and interest
have all been cleared.
It's done.
Anyway, thank you so much
for doing business with us.
I've never done business with you,
and don't think I don't know what you did.
That's not a nice thing to say.
It could be considered defamatory.
But it's okay.
I don't mind such small matters.
In any case, you're our client.
And my responsibility is just
to make sure you pay your debt.
So we're clear?
Nothing more to do with each other.
Your business is going
really well right now, isn't it?
If you need any help,
feel free to contact me anytime.
[tense music continues]
[engine starts]
Don't rush off just yet.
Here.
Umm
Keep it close to your heart.
Please drive safely. Have a good journey.
[gear shifting]
[shouting] May you prosper!
[tense music continues]
[music stops]
[phone ringing]
PUI
Your phone.
[phone ringing]
[Pui] Hello, Dear.
What's up, Pui?
[Pui] How's it going with the work?
Let me know if there are any problems,
so we can fix it in time.
- [Dear] It's almost done.
- [Pui] Yeah? So, when can I see it?
Umm
How about Friday evening?
I'll bring you the design.
[Pui] Friday? That's tomorrow.
Um.
Yes.
[Pui] Okay, see you at the usual place.
Okay.
Bye.
Fuck.
[sighs]
PRA PEUNG LUANG
[Dear] Ouch! Fuck!
[moaning]
[moaning]
- [Dear] Fuck.
- Give me your hand.
Um.
[moaning]
- [Win] Does it hurt?
- [Dear] Yes, it does.
[chuckles]
[whispering] It hurts.
[blowing]
Tired much?
Wanna grab a bite?
Um.
[Win] Aren't you hungry?
No.
But I'm sleepy.
Sure you don't need my help?
It's okay.
Only a bit left.
Aren't you going home today?
You can leave now if you want.
I'll go back to the office
and continue working.
Okay, I already called a cab.
[car approaching]
Is that your ride?
Yeah, I'll get going.
- See you.
- Um.
STREET FOOD STALL
Dear.
We did it.
[tense music playing]
EVENT DOCUMENTS
[tense music swells]
DONOR LIS
ANNUAL EVENT DOCUMENTS
CHAMAIPORN KLAIDUANG
AMOUNT 999,999 BAH
TRANSFER COMPLETED
CHAMAIPORN KLAIDUANG
PROVINCIAL COUNCIL
POL. LT. COL. THANATHEP KAMPUANG
HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE
DEDUCTED DATE
ANUPONG KUDPOCH
[tense music fades down]
[Game] Father.
Father.
Do you happen to know
who Tang was working for?
[mutters]
Who did you say?
[mutters]
Could you say that again?
[mutters]
Who is it?
[mutters]
[mutters]
[door opens]
Game?
What brings you here?
Hello.
Let's talk over here.
Father needs his rest.
Sure.
[door closes]
[music stops]
[Game sighs]
Tea?
No, I'm good.
[Monk Ekachai] How have you been?
It's been a while.
[Game] It's been alright,
just been busy helping out
with the family business.
Is something bothering you?
You can tell me.
But if you don't want to, that's fine.
Well, I mean
there is something.
[ominous music playing]
It's about Tang.
Well, he came to see me and
asked me to help him find a place to hide.
Is that true?
Did you report it to the police?
Not yet.
He threatened that
if I went to the police,
he'd hurt my family.
He also wanted 3,000,000 from me.
Did he harm you?
No.
That's good.
Try and stay calm.
Be mindful, don't be rash.
Alright.
But think carefully about it.
Harboring a criminal is against the law.
Right.
Brother.
Do you happen to know
who Tang was working for?
I'm sorry, Game.
I'm afraid I can't help you.
It's not within my duty.
It's alright.
I should get going.
Take off your shoes next time.
[Game] Oh.
I'm sorry.
Goodbye, Brother.
- [cat meows]
- [music stops]
[anchorwoman] In Kyoto Protocol
and Paris Agreement, there has been
I'm going back to Bangkok next month.
My job here is done.
So I'll be working in Bangkok like before.
Um.
[anchorwoman] One of those factors is
arms trading
or carbon credits
with developing countries.
I won't be able to visit often.
Wanna live with me in Bangkok?
Where would I stay?
I'm planning to buy a house.
If you live there, you don't have to work.
I can take care of you,
and Salt will have more space.
[anchorwoman] Due to the fact that
individuals or organizations
have taken action towards the goal
of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
It's fine if you don't want to.
[anchorwoman] In that it can be measured
or traded through the
Carbon Credit trading market.
[melancholy music playing]
The goal in greenhouse gas reduction
is the result of
[keyboard clicking]
Hey, Game.
You know,
[babbling] you're really talented.
I'm so glad
to have met you.
I just keep on getting richer.
I'm fucking wasted.
[birds chirping]
[cock crowing]
PORTFOLIO - USD
VALUE (THB) 15,023,442.75
[music stops]
- Win.
- [Win] Hm?
What do you actually do for work here?
I don't even know.
Just some regular work.
Nothing special.
You never tell me anything.
[chuckles]
Why are we going this way?
What? We're going to
the temple I've always wanted to visit.
It's a famous temple.
Before you leave,
I thought I should visit.
[tense music playing]
PHUMMARAM TEMPLE
[music stops]
NARUETHIP WATER
[phone buzzing]
[sighs]
Hello?
[Grace] Game, is everything all right?
What do you mean by that?
[Grace] Why did you need
to borrow a million?
Oh, don't worry about it.
I'll pay you back soon.
[Grace] Alright, rich guy.
You're acting weird.
Um.
Okay, I have to go.
[Grace] Bye.
[sighs]
[tense music playing]
Namaskar, Brother.
MERIT-MAKING BUDDHA STATUE MOULDING EVEN
Come on. Let's go home
You should make merit sometimes.
It'll calm your mind
and make you less cranky.
That's not funny.
By the way, I also got this.
It's for you.
Mom!
What? I reserved it on the web
like you taught me.
I wanted to pick it up myself
to make it even more sacred.
No, Mom. I'll return it.
I can talk to them.
What's wrong?
I gave it to you so you can pray
and ask for your dad to return.
Do you remember
what we talked about at the beach?
Can you remind me?
You asked if I had any regrets
about my life.
Right.
I'm not sure
if it's too soon to talk about this now.
Honestly, you can talk to me
about anything.
I've thought it through and decided that
I want a chance to live a life
like a lay person.
I've decided to leave the monkhood.
Can you stop being so superstitious?
It's all fake. They just trick people
into believing and spending money.
Haven't you realized?
I have my beliefs. Why is that so wrong?
[bell chiming]
Dad's been gone for 18 years.
How would a fucking amulet bring him back?
He's probably dead.
[bell chiming]
[shakily] Don't ever say that again.
How would you know if he's dead?
How come? Is something bothering you?
You can tell me, or Win, or Game
It's because I love you.
I've never felt this way with anyone
until I met you.
And I believe that
continuing as a monk like this
will only bring disgrace.
Would it be alright
when I was no longer a monk
that we would
[Dear] I
I'm sorry.
- [siren blaring]
- [thrilling music playing]
[people clamoring]
[car honking]
[man 1] Out of the way!
Get out of the way!
Out of the way, please.
POLICE
Excuse me.
Are you the person on the warrant?
[indistinct chattering]
[music intensifies]
[music stops]
[Game sighs]
[crow crowing]
Hey, Uncle Tang.
[crow crowing]
[Game sighs]
[yelling] I'm opening the door.
Oh!
[sighs]
[key unlocking, door opens]
Why didn't you lock the door?
Why are you sitting in the dark?
Huh?
Here,
I brought the money.
But
I've got one million for now.
I'll sort out the rest later.
Um
Are you listening?
Hey. Uncle Tang.
Hey. Wake up!
[sighs]
[yelling] Uncle Tang.
[thrilling music playing]
Hey!
[panting]
[shakily] Shit. Fuck!
[breathes shakily]
[pants shakily]
[gasps]
[breathes shakily]
[gasps]
Shit!
Shit!
[thrilling music intensifies]