Ong Bak : The Thai Warrior (องค์บาก )

NONG PRADU VILLAGE, NORTHEAST THAILAND

Down!

Quick! Quick!

Up! Up!

Quick!

Quick! Quick!

Hurry! Hurry!

Keep going!

Quick! Quick!

Follow him! Quick!

After him! Quick!

Quick! Now!

Quick! Quick!

Quick! Quick!

Down! Go down!

Here he comes.

Catch him!

God bless him.

Quiet, please!

The winner this year is... young Ting!

Welcome, people of Nong Pradu.

Welcome, all who came

for the presentation of robes to our revered Ong-Bak,

which is our mind and soul.

This ceremony is a prelude to the great festival of Ong-Bak

that will commence here in seven days.

And it will be an important ceremony,

which is held just once every 24 years.

It marks the auspicious completion of two cycles.

Prosperity will be in our community.

Where's the Buddha amulet?

It shows signs of wear. The head's slightly chipped.

Hardly perfect condition.

200,000 baht is a good price.

Why won't you sell it?

Come on. Name your price.

Don, it's not for sale.

I've come all the way from Bangkok. I took time off work.

I never told you I'd sell it.

I'm keeping it for my son, Humlae,

for when he is ordained as a monk for Ong-Bak.

When you decide to sell, call me.

No. No way. I don't have a telephone.

I'll give you my address.

When you decide to sell, write me a letter.

Isn't it nice, Grandma? I want to give it to Ting when he's ordained.

Nice.

He was born during the Ong-Bak festival, wasn't he?

Well, if you say so. Ting had an unfortunate start in life.

He was left at a temple when he was a baby.

A monk happened to see him.

He took pity on him and looked after him.

Perhaps he is fortunate and he is protected by Ong-Bak.

Yan Yothee. (Grounded Feet.)

Jarakae Fad Hang. (Crocodile's Kick.)

Pajon Chang San.

Hanuman Thawai Waen.

Acha Phayong. (Great Horse.)

Khwang Liew Lang. (Great Deer.) Ongkot Kong Phrakhan. (Giant's Sword.)

Luang Daen Hera. (Great Invader.)

Yotha KIuen Tap. (Prepare for War.) Kacha Tokman. (Elephant in Season.)

Hakmum Hewarat. (The CIiff is Crumbled.)

Yat Tiem Fa. (Reach for the Sky.)

Kwang Sabat Na. (The Deer's FIick.)

Ramasoon Kwang Kwan. (Giant's Axe.)

KIuen Kratop Fang. (Mad Currents.)

Tapien Fang Tor. (Crumbling BIock.)

Khun Dap Jap Ling.

Hak Kor Erawan.

Ngoo Lai Tokae. (Snake Chasing Gecko.)

Par Satarn. (Earth Moves.)

Nang Miew. (Wild Cat Fight.)

Khon Rook Khamoon. (Great Lance.) Hak Narok. (Challenge Hell.)

Yod Yotha. (Confront the Enemy.)

Pamai Thang. (Crushing the Teeth.)

I have taught you the art of Muay Thai, and passed on the knowledge.

Now I ask you never to use it. Is that clear, Ting?

Yes, Master.

Good.

It's good that you didn't understand.

Am I right?

In his youth, your master learned the ancient art of Muay Thai

under the great master Kru Dam.

The master, he was impatient to try out his skills.

In a rope fist fight, he killed his opponent.

Overcome with guilt, he decided to become a monk.

Muay Thai is dangerous.

He doesn't want you fooling around with it. Is it clear now?

If you're still not convinced...

Come. Fight with me, Ting.

Uncle!

You vandals! What are you doing?

Move it!

That scumbag Don severed the head of Ong-Bak!

He also stole the poor box, Master.

- Don is such a devil! - Wicked man.

If we can't recover Ong-Bak's head, our village is doomed!

Everybody, calm down.

We'll find a way to bring the Buddha's head back before the great ceremony.

But who will bring it back?

I'll bring it back!

I know where Don lives.

The fate of the whole village lies in your hands.

This sacred amulet contains Nilapat herbs.

My grandfather told me it belonged to Kru Dam.

Keep it close to your heart.

Here's Don's address.

And please give this letter to Humlae.

Ting, be sure to bring Ong-Bak back...

safely home to our village.

Here's some money for food.

All our hopes go with you.

Mother gave me this ring before she died.

Warn, take care of Grandmother.

Everybody, give what you can.

For the journey.

BANGKOK

Shit, I lost!

Bugger off! Come here!

Who'd you pick to race? We lost by miles!

What the hell are you talking about? Win some, lose some!

You're the big boss - you should be fair.

- You put up a girl against me? - So I'm a girl. So what?

Do you know who you're talking to?

Shame you don't race as fast as you talk!

Screw you!

- Hey, why aren't you giving me cash? - You used speed to bet with.

But you said cash was fine.

OK!

Here's 10,000 baht. The rest's security on your debts.

I pay you interest every month and it's not due yet.

Give me some spending money.

- Take it or leave it. - I guess it's better than nothing.

Hey, give me those.

Fuck's sake! Give them to me.

You got cash. You can leave me two tabs for my boys.

You guys can score what you need anytime, anywhere.

Why do you want to take mine?

It's too strong for these pussies. They might OD. Trust me.

- Give me. - No!

Shithead!

There you are at last, George. Quick!

Where's my share? Quick! I'm in a hurry.

That asshole Peng got wise to our scam. He kept all the money.

What? If this is a joke, it's not funny!

Look! Check out my face!

You think I did that to myself, for Christ's sake?

Hands off! I just got beaten up!

Your bad luck. How could he tell?

Sod it. Have you got 200 baht?

Hold on! I haven't got my fair share. Pay up first, borrow later!

Muay, you always take your share of the dough, every penny,

but never your share of the beatings.

Serves you right, you fool! Obvious, isn't it?

I messed up, smarty-pants?

Peng has given me three days to pay up or he'll come after me.

Humlae!

It is you, isn't it? Greetings!

Muay, is he a friend of yours?

What do you mean? He's talking to you.

You know this hillbilly?

Don't you remember me? Ting from Nong Pradu.

Yeah, right! I don't know you.

I don't know you. Got that, sucker?

I remember you. You're Humlae.

What kind of a name is that? Dumbest name I've ever heard.

- Clear out, before I kick your ass! - Go easy, Humlae...

Sorry, George, I mean.

You think you know everything? Go away - as far as you can!

- What was the name of your village? - Nong Pradu.

Right, Nong Pradu. I'll go.

I'll leave the Nong Pradu boys to it. Right?

He shows up and you take off! Go!

- But leave me some dough. - Buy yourself some medicine.

See ya, Humlae.

As for you, country boy, go back where you came from!

Humlae, your dad gave me a letter for you.

I don't know you. Scram!

This is my room. Take no notice about earlier.

Close the door, or it'll be swarming with mosquitoes.

I was out of line. I was in a bad mood.

Humlae, our village is in big trouble.

Don and his men stole Ong-Bak's head.

Our headman told me to come and find you so we could get it back.

- I have Don's address here. - Save it for later.

Here, dump your gear and go take a shower. Go on.

Come on, quick! It'll do you good. Through here.

- Then can we...? - Later. Here's a towel.

I'll even turn on the light for you. Go.

Soap's on the left, toothpaste on the right.

Don't wank, OK? I don't want you to slip and die.

Hi, is that you, Muay? Meet me at the Khaosan Road.

Yes, the fight club.

Still time to place a bet on Ali?

Yes.

All of it.

Where's the amulet?

Their pigheaded chief refused to sell.

So I took Ong-Bak's head instead, boss.

He's the village deity, boss. They revere him.