The first day at work was a Saturday.
Property Manager: Contact Ms. Wilaiporn.
Sorry, are you waiting for something?
No. Just that you're still taking photos.
Oh, these aren't for work.
I know.
Is the location okay for you?
It's quite good.
What about you?
Well,
the toilet's on the ground floor,
so that's a problem.
We have to set the base camp on the ground floor but there's no elevators.
So everyone has to walk up.
Maybe,
I don't know where they can lay the cables either.
What floor is this?
Sixth floor.
Is it okay for art direction?
Well...
I think it's okay. But the walkway is quite narrow.
There's a bit troublesome.
Sorry, what's your name?
Oom.
- Sounds like a girl's name. - Really?
Like a girl?
I don't think so.
Maybe there are a lot of girls called Oom.
He said he'd be here in 10 minutes.
- We'll have to wait for him. - Oh okay,
I can wait.
- You don't have to speak so politely to me. - Oh, okay.
- Seriously, it's awkward. - Okay.
Take a photo of it, so we can see it again.
Why are you taking so many photos?
So the director has some choices.
I saw you taking quite a few at the balcony.
So he can use it for shot blocking.
Do you delete the photos after the job's done?
Not really.
I keep them. Someday they'll probably be useful.
That's a lot of photos.
Yeah, but it's easy now.
Just save them on a hard disk.
And how do you keep them?
On hard disks. One for every year.
Sai...
Before you shot digitally, did you shoot with a film camera?
I used to.
This one is funny.
But not anymore?
No, I just use a digital camera now.
It's a lot easier.
You can't shoot a lot with film.
Have to print it and so on. It gets expensive.
What do you think about this room?
I think...
The cover of the book she was reading is a door-less house.
Okay, I'll rent this room.
The other one is too noisy.
What are you shooting?
A film.
- Will there be a lot of people? - Well...
Total cast and crew are around 30 people.
Will it disturb the residents?
There will be some commotion but no loud noise.
- We might need to use the electricity. - Sure.
- Do all the plugs work? - Yes.
- All the lights work? - Yes.
How long will it take?
We begin at 6am and finish at 6pm.
How much will you charge?
Is 5,000 okay?
I think so. If there's a problem. I'll get back to you.
Sure. Just give me a call.
- Can we use the car park downstairs? - Of course.
- How many cars does it fit? - Around 30.
Okay, thank you.
- Is this your daughter? - Yes.
- Gita, say hi. - Hi.
- How old are you? - Twelve.
Twelve?
- May I take a photo of her? - Yes. Sure.
- Could she be a star one day? - I think so.
She has a great smile.
Gita, come over here.
Okay.
Nice.
She looks Iranian.
- I'll send you the print. - Thank you.
But I'm not sure...
How many of these do you have at home?
I have many.
No, I mean how many?
Well, it's been 4 years.
4 years?
And you remember what you shot?
Of course. I have good memory.
Do you ever forget what you shot?
Nope, I remember them all.
All of them?
What did you shoot 2 years ago in April?
I shot...
- Too slow. - Family. A family trip.
You took too long.
It's true.
You just answered that to win.
No, I really do remember.
What do you think of this location?
I think it's good. But...
The owner seems a bit demanding.
I'm not sure if it will be easy.
- What do you think? - I'm worried about the set up.
We might have a problem with time.
If we have to set up at night, we might have trouble with the owner.
I'll ask for confirmation.
Seems like you like this location. You took a lot of photos.
Yeah, I like it.
I have to use 16 GB card.
Even ten 16 GB cards won't be enough.
So fussy!
Your ex sells digital cameras or something?
I never had a girlfriend.
Does the place have a past?
Yam stood in the ruins...
And saw the past glories.
- Did you hear me? - What?
Yam stood in the ruins.
- And saw the past glories. - Past glories?
This places looks super glorious. There are condoms on the floor.
What was it before?
A love motel.
The owner said it was opened since the Vietnam War.
Since the Vietnam War?
And you...
Have a past with this love motel?
No,
I used to live nearby.
I passed it everyday when I was young.
I think it's pretty.
He didn't give us a clear description of what he wants?
He said he wanted a place with a past.
A place with a past?
If you like love motels, I know an even better one.
- Does it have a past? - Of course.
Your past too?
You know a lot of places. Should be a location scout.
If I were a location scout, you'd be out of job.
You're right. Keep on being an art director.
What did you study?
- Archeology. - Archeology?
Yes.
And you?
Veterinary.
- Huh? - Veterinary.
Seriously?
My dog is sick. Can you take a look at it?
What gender?
- Huh? - What gender?
- Male. - I specialize in female veterinary.
It's not my field.
Silly.
Can you stand over there?
I'll try shot blocking.
- Try what? - Shot blocking. For the director.
- Stand over there. - No, I don't like having my photo taken.
- Come on. - No.
- This is for work, not for fun. - I know.
Let's do this: You stand over there
and I'll take the photo.
- You want it? - Ok. Let's do it.
- Where do you want? - So fussy.
Hold this, I'll stand here.
- Here? - I need to be in the middle.
Wait, hold on.
Where's the blocking?
Right where I'm standing.
Beware of nails.
Sai, move a bit to the left.
- Your left or my left? - Your left.
Alright?
Okay,
one, two...
One more.
A red-violet bird was flying in the sky.
Sai.
Do you see that?
Yeah. It's pretty.
Look at it first.
Don't shoot yet.
Wait.
It's gone.
Look.
If you look with your eyes, it'd be prettier.
Why didn't you look?
Luckily I caught it in time.
If I didn't take the photo, it'd be lost forever.
It's okay.
Because we already saw it.
But this one we can keep.
Are you happy now?
Buy me lunch then.
Steal.
Do you have a blank CD?
- Yes. - Can I borrow it?
What for?
Copying some files from the hard disk.
- Which one? - Yours.
Hey, don't touch my stuff. Pull out that cable.
Pull it out.
Have you pulled it out?
"I don't like having my photo taken."
Excuse me, can I borrow the info sheet
to take a photo?
Thank you.
How?
Can you take a photo of me?
I thought you don't like having your photo taken?
Come on.
- The red button? - Yes.
I'm not sure if it's good.
Let's take a photo together.
- How? - Together.
The sky is pretty.
My camera then.
Mine has a timer.
So does mine.
- Mine. - Mine's better.
Mine is more reliable.
Auntie Paew makes great mushroom curry.
Your hair.
The wind is blowing your hair.
Where are you going after this?
You want to eat papaya salad?
There's a good mushroom curry nearby.
Mushroom curry?
Yeah, mushroom curry.
- Do they have bamboo shoot salad? - Yes.
Papaya salad with crab?
With pickled fish too.
The first day of Cham's internship was a Saturday.
- Cham. - Yes.
- Can you stand over there? - Okay.
- Where? - Move forward.
There. Stop.
Okay.
- Cham. - Yes.
- Which year are you in? - Third year.
- Which major and university? - Communications at Rangsit University.
Why are you interning here?
I don't know. Give it a try.
And how is it?
Karn used to eat ice-cream in front of the clinic.
Why do you like this location?
Why?
In case we can't rent it, I'll find something similar.
I wrote the story based on this building.
When I started the script, the story began here.
When I was a kid, I played around here. It used to be a clinic.
Do you have anything in mind?
Like, structure or color?
- In case we can't have it. - No. I have no place else in mind.
Actually, it's not about the structure or color.
I just like... How do you call it?
The atmosphere of this area. It's not just the structure.
Well, give this place a try first. If it's a problem, then I'll think again.
Okay.
It's not like the other locations we used for commercials.
It has a past. Maybe...
Okay. What did it used to be?
There are still some vitamin C tablets on the ground.
Hello, Karn.
I'm at the location right now.
The Building has been knocked down.
I'm certain.
Yes. I showed the photo to a neighbor. It's the right place.
I have a similar place in mind.
It has the same structure but it might be a little noisy.
I'll get back to you.
Let me check my old photos.
I'll need a few days. I'm not sure which hard disk it's in.
Yes.
Total 4,697 files.
What the hell?
Used to.
Jahm, you really don't remember?
It's been two years. Who would remember?
I don't even remember last year.
It's like the whole year's lost!
Don't stress out. You're not going to remember.
Are you serious about this?
Yes.
It's the whole year!
You want to try it on my computer?
I didn't bring it.
You tried fiddling with the cable?
Yeah, tried everything.
Did you drop it?
How did it break?
You can fix it at any shop in IT Center.
Many shops there.
I don't want to take it to those shops.
They might mess it up.
Yeah, that's true.
Why don't you take it to Kai?
Which Kai?
Kai from our class.
- You mean Kai Sittichoke? - Yeah, him.
Can he fix it?
Well,
I heard that's what he does.
Really?
Do you have his contact?
I have his phone number. You want it?
Yes. Thanks.
Ready to write it down?
You can tell me now?
You ready?
- 085 - 085
- 988 - 988
- 8787 - 8787
How do you remember?
I used to like him.
When?
Inside.
If it doesn't work, don't keep plugging it in.
The problem is either the box or the disk.
If the disk is loose and you turn it on,
you might scratch it,
then it's totally fucked.
But maybe not. I have to open it up to check.
Can you restore it?
Maybe. I'm not sure. You know?
It's digital.
When it's gone, it's gone.
That's why they have backup files.
Did you save a backup?
Is it serious? Anything important inside?
Are you in a rush?
Works?
Photos?
Movies?
Porn?
You can tell me. I'll see it all anyway.
So can it be restored?
Thinking about calling.
When I fix it, everything's cool.
When I can't, I'm in deep shit.
I can imagine that.
But it doesn't happen very often. That's life.
Why don't you open a shop at IT Center?
Too many people. I like staying home with my mom.
Hello.
Yes?
Yes. I remember.
I finished it a long time ago.
Half a year already.
That's okay.
No problem. Come whenever you want.
You can pick it up anytime.
Just call me. I'm here everyday.
Yes.
Ok. Bye.
The lady who just called...
She left it half a year ago
and never came to collect.
She was in a real rush, needed it the next day.
And then what? Who gets screwed?
I get paid when they pick up.
You see that pile?
- I could buy a car. - That's a lot.
But nobody comes to collect.
I don't know what to do. Calling them seems awkward.
Who knows what they're thinking?
You seen Jahm lately?
Sure.
... So we can see it again.
Quieter.
This place hasn't changed at all.
The construction down the street is finished.
Great. I liked it a lot but it was too noisy before.
Gita isn't here today?
She passed away
about a year ago.
I'm sorry.
What about the guy who came with you?
Oh, he quit a long time ago.
He took a photo of Gita. He promised to send it.
But never did.
I haven't got it.
If I see him, I'll tell him.
I'd like it. It might be one of Gita's last photos.
We didn't take many family photos.
I'm not sure if I have it. I'll check when I get home.
Thanks. I'd really like it.
Okay.
And so...
Where is it?
The one I gave you two years ago.
The one I asked you to keep because I didn't want to see it.
Yes, that one.
You didn't throw it away, right? Because I told you already.
I already searched there.
I searched everywhere.
Can you help me think? I need it.
How did you think of hiding it there?
No, I haven't searched there.
Hope I don't find it.
A boy was eating an ice-cream at a clinic in Siphraya.
You like any of these?
I'll try finding something similar.
I'm sure there's one.
I think it's enough.
Which one do you like?
Look at them again.
This one.
It looks like the one in your photo.
Actually, the shape, the style, is right.
I don't know how to explain...
But I still feel more for the photo.
I think we should change the place.
I'll have to change the script.
Let's take a look at the first one again.
Where is this?
Siphraya.
Strange. Without this photo, it's like this clinic never existed.
Wash.
This is all I have.
Here, I copied everything for you.
- It's in this flashdrive. - Okay.
Are you okay?
Huh?
- You look sad. - Nothing.
I'm fine.
It'll be alright.
I think my photos should be okay.
The rest are not much different. It's just work, right?
No, there's one set that I never showed anyone.
If it can't be restored then it's gone.
What is it?
A guy.
So it is.
- What? - Who?
3,500 baht, please.
- Here. - Thank you.
Don't leave it too long next time. It gets homesick.
I was going to pick it up several months ago.
But today is better.
Didn't you need it in a rush?
I thought you were in a rush. It looked like you used it often.
The quicker I pick it up, the quicker I get it?
Well, yes... yes.
That's correct.
- So it's all here? - Yes, every file.
All of them?
All of them. Aren't you happy?
Well...
Sure.
You don't look very happy.
You want me to erase anything?
"Where" means what?
You entered the wrong password. Please re-enter.
I cannot access my account.
I forgot my password.
Please answer your security question.
The clock on the wall stops ticking.
Oom... he used to live here. About this tall?
There's no one called Oom here.
But I used to come here.
You mean the old owner? He moved out a long time ago.
- Is that the one? - Yes.
Really?
- A long time ago? - Over a year ago.
I came here to see this location.
For a film shoot.
Are you sure? It's messy. There are a few people living here.
It's not just me.
- What? - A few people live here.
I can't give you permission alone.
Can I take a look at it first?
Sure, come in.
A gray band.
I could only restore a few.
And they have a gray band across the photo.
On every photos.
Basically, it's a failure.
I'm sorry.
What is it?
It's from when I started working.
I went location scouting with a friend.
A friend.
He was an art director, so we had to go together.
This one wash the rooftop of an old hotel.
The air was really good up there.
We already finished our work but we still sat there
until the guard kicked us out.
So we almost didn't get the permission to shoot.
Come to think of it, I kinda miss him.
Formal.
His name is Oom.
Sounds like a girl's name.
He was very formal on the first day.
I remember teasing him about it.
So we went everywhere together.
He liked to take photos of people.
Right hand.
He took it without telling them.
And he never sends the photos to anyone.
That's not very nice.
I only got a few photos from him.
Stand over there.
But he didn't like to have his photo taken.
When I had to take photos for work, he didn't like being in them.
"Let's take a photo together. The sky is pretty."
I don't know where he is now.
Worked with him for months.
All the photos are in here.
It's sad that I won't have a photo of him anymore.
Why sad? You can still remember him.
"I love today's conversation."
Hello.
Jahm, are you awake?
It's me.
Shit, you wanna go back to sleep?
Oh, it's nothing.
I'm just looking at some old messages
and I found the one you sent me.
You wrote "I love today's conversation".
You sent it on
20/06/08.
Do you remember what we talked about?
Nothing. I just wanna know.
I just wanna remember it.
No that's not it.
Not that one.
That's another month.
How would I know?
Faraway.
It's going to rain today.
Hello, Karn. I'm at another location.
It's not exactly what you wanted but it might work.
Yes, it's a rooftop.
I'll take photos of it for you.
Okay. Yes.
Alright, bye.
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