01x03 - Suntok sa buhay

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My dad always tells me,

in boxing, you're not alone.

Only the boxer punches in the ring,

but the truth is, the people around you,

your coach, your trainer,
those who scream for you,

they are also with you in the fight.

In truth, boxing is a team sport.

And you're improving because of them.

My favorite grandson is really kind.

Apung,

I'm really lucky
to have a child like mine.

Of course.

Even luckier than me.

Right, Lodipaps?

Okay, get the food now.

Yes, Apung.

Laurente family,

we’ll be going all in on the 15th, okay?

What's up?

Dad, that's the day when

the Laurente family will have
a boxing champion again.

Is that the amateur
boxing tournament in the plaza?

Yes, Apung.

There's a prize of 10,000 pesos.

Wow, that's amazing!

What's even better
is that there will be scouts

and trainers from the
Philippine boxing team there.

And one of them is eyeing me, Dad, Apung.

So if I become champion there,

it's almost sure they'll list me.

Dad…

Oh, Jaime!

I'm the elder here.

Why does it seem like
you're the one who's not listening?

What's that?

Dad, I said we're
all in at fifteen, full force.

Of course!

Do I still need to memorize that?

Come train with me, Dad.

I need you! Of course…

it's better if I have a
Jimmy Boy "The Hitman" Laurente!

I have something
important to do today, son.

What is it, Dad?

Dad, I need you there.

Come on, Dad.

Is that more important than my training?

Of course!

Who else would teach the
next Laurente champion boxer,

but Jimmy Boy "The Hitman Punch" Laurente!

That's right!

You're the best, Lodipaps!

Because of that…

-It’s just a cough.
-Water.

No, thank you, Mom.

I have a lot to eat.

I'M EXCITED TO SEE YOU, MY BOY!

Turn, turn.

Four.

Hands.

Hand up.

Hands.

Under.

Turn.

Four.

Turn.

The offense and defense in boxing

can't be your only
reaction to your opponent.

Because when your opponent punches,

go ahead, jab.

Jab, you can punch back too.

You can punch back.

You can defend.

You can dodge.

Run.

You can run.

You can turn.

Just defend.

Because you can't choose
what will be coming, right?

You don't know.

But you can choose how you will react.

Again. Straight.

Turn. Turn.

There.

When you get hit in life,
will you let yourself get hit?

You should hit back, right?

Hold on.

MY BOY, ANSWER.

YOU'RE TESTING MY PATIENCE.

I have to leave for a moment.
Sorry, okay?

Our compadre,

and some people from Manila are arriving,

so I have to drive them around.

Work, right?

Okay. Take care.

I love you, son.

I love you more, Lodipaps.

Dad.

Take care, Dad.

I know it's been a while since

I talked to you after Dos' mom left us.

I don't even know
if I still know how to pray,

but I don't know where else to turn to.

I leave Dos and Apung to you.

Whatever happens to me after this,

please don't abandon them.

I love them so much.

You took your time!

Hurry up!

Boss Magnum is getting impatient!

Let's go!

-Come on!
-Hold on!

-Move it!
-Hurry!

Boss, it's Jimmy Boy.

Jimmy!

Jimmy Boy!

Welcome to my haunted house.

So, what do you think?

Sorry, my house is a bit small.

What do you really want?

You.

You, Jimmy Boy.

I want you to come back to me.

A returning hero.

I’m not one of your boys anymore, Magnum.

Just for now, okay?

Just for now.

I'm not coming back to you,

because my life is already good.

Goofy One, Goofy Two!

Boss!

Load ten kilos into Jimmy Boy's taxi.

-Yes, boss.
-Yes, boss.

You know, Jimmy Boy,
the police have marked

my cars,

and my men that are
being used here in Baguio.

Even my hitman failed.

But, I heard that you are the most

skilled and famous
taxi driver here in Baguio.

Even the police know you.

They know you as a good father,

a good employee,

so they won't suspect you
of doing anything wrong.

Right?

You're perfect, Jimmy Boy.

This is what you'll do.

Once you pass the checkpoint
of those crooked cops,

you're free.

It's easy, right?

Simple.

Old habits die hard.

You won't be suspected, because

you won't be Jimmy Boy
"The Hitman" Laurente anymore.

You'll be Jimmy Boy, the good father.

I hope like everyone!

Why aren't you laughing?

Jimmy Boy, laugh!

Laugh!

Enough of that!

You're laughing at my corny jokes.

Raise your standards.

Jimmy Boy, don't forget,

you owe me big time.

You ruined my reputation.

So if you fail again,

I'll come after your child.

Just this once, Magnum.

After this, I would have
paid off my debt to you.

Come on, come on!

Let's go.

Hurry up!

My constituents,

I have an important announcement!

Starting Monday, there will be
a ten peso increase in our rent.

Again, Tita Baby?

We just had an increase last month, right?

You’re right It wasn't like this before.

The truth is, it should have
been a fifteen peso increase,

but we were able to lower it to ten pesos.

Oh no!

This is what happened
at the market in Lualhati!

The rent kept increasing
for several months in a row.

And after five months,

the owners sold the market
to a Chinese businessman.

Oh, Wilma, don't scare people like that!

I'm fine, I'm fine.

Tita Baby, just stick to the facts!

My mom is not a liar!

Just trust me, I will fight
for this souvenir complex.

Some of us have been
here for over thirty years.

This is where we grew up.

This is our home.

That's right!

Tita Baby, I'm from Dominican Hill,

and I was born in La Union.

Am I included in this?

You're so irritating!

Go find someone to talk to!

You're giving me a headache.

Okay, let's get back to our positions,

so we can earn money to pay the rent.

-Bro…
-Hm…

Let me guess…

it's because of the vendor
in front of you, right?

She outsmarted me again.

You let her outsmart you.

But you know, on the one hand,

it's okay to have competition,

because it challenges you, right?

Maybe you just need
to improve your sales skills,

and your ability to persuade customers.

It's like boxing, right?

When you're challenged,
the fight gets better.

But this is not boxing, Bro.

This is a souvenir shop.

If she steals a sale,

that’s money that could
have used for Dad’s medication.

The rent has increased, too.

Hi! Can I have an Ichikult?

-What are you doing here?
-Are you following me?

-Following you?
-We've hung out here since I was a kid.

Wait, Ichikult?

Why, is it not allowed?

Never mind! Let's forget it!

Trina!

Hey!

Is that her?!

The girl you said you've never
seen anyone as beautiful as her?

Is she the vendor in front of you?

Yes.

Don't you find her attractive?

She's okay.

All yours.

Sir, checkpoint.

-Sir.
-Boss!

Do you know where

the amateur boxing
will be held on the 15th?

Why, are you joining?

No, not me.

My son actually.

I'm done with boxing.

It's in the plaza!

We'll watch it!

-Thank you, sir!
-Be careful there!

Dos, let's spar.

Just to work up a sweat.

Your voice is too soft,
he might not have heard you.

Speak up!

Dos! Let's spar!

I just want work a sweat!

No? Nothing?

Dos is just too c*ck!

He just ignores me!

Maybe he's scared!

He might be scared
because daddy isn't here.

Oh, that's why.

Never mind.

Let's go. We won't gain anything here.

You guys gave up quickly.

You move too slowly.
Let's go!

-You're like a girl!
-Playing hard to get!

Is this your best bet?

Come here.

If you don't beat him up,
I'll beat you up.

Mark my words.

Check this out.

Let's go!

It's almost there!
It's about to hit the gloves!

Hey!

So strong!

So good at making jokes, like a clown!

Wait for him to come in.

You can clearly see him go in!

f*ck!

JIMMY BOY, WE'RE WATCHING YOU.
YOU BETTER BEHAVE.

Hello, Dad?

Son!

Son…

I'm sorry for all the times
I fell short with you.

And I'm sorry

if you feel like I haven't
supported you in your boxing.

You know,

I just don't want you to end up like me,

not being able to finish school.

That’s why you need
to finish your education.

Are you okay, Dad?

You're being dramatic.

No.

I just love you so much, Son.

I love you so much.

I love you, too, Lodipaps.

I love you, Son.

I Iove you, Son.

I Iove you. Don't forget that.

Hey, Mang Jimmy.

What happened?

I wish I saw p*stol's face

while you were beating up his buddy.

But let's just celebrate.

Bro, what's up with that?
You're in a hurry again.

I'm just on my second serving of rice.

I still have to see
the girl on the rooftop.

She goes up there at this hour.

You know, if you really like her,
why not just go out with her?

Where's the excitement in that, Bro?

Wow, you’re even cheesier than me.

You’re just one step
above me in cheesiness.

-Go on.
-Yeah.

Take care!

Here, take this.

You found out already?

It's on me.

Really?

If it’s for you,

this is nothing.

Well, you know, the view
from our rooftop is beautiful at night,

so I bought it.

Oh, you.

-This is really on you, right?
-Of course!

No take backs?

You won't charge me for this?

Thank you.

Sorry, I stepped on the brakes too hard.

Let's be careful, Mang Jimmy.

Yes, sorry.
It won't happen again.

Got it, you take care now.

Wait…

In the back, Mang Jimmy.

100 pesos.
A passenger might have left it.

That might be the case.

I'll just donate it to the church.

Okay, sure.

Thank you!

Take care, Mang Jimmy.

Hey! What's going on?!

Sorry, sir!

Boss, it looks like they're
going to run away with the goods!

Why now?!

Gotcha!

What?

He's gone?

This idiot messed up!

I told you not to use Waze!

-You're so stupid.
-Maybe he's there!

-Where?
-Maybe he's here?

He's there?

You said over there?

Let's just go there.

Where is it really?

You're really stupid!

Let's go there!

-Jimmy Boy!
-Jimmy Boy!

-Where are you?!
-Jimmy Boy!

There's Jimmy Boy!

Jimmy Boy!

Jimmy Boy!

Jimmy Boy!

Jimmy Boy!

Jimmy Boy!

Jimmy Boy!

-Jimmy!
-Jimmy Boy!

Jimmy Boy!

Jimmy Boy!

Jimmy Boy!

Where did he go!?

Didn't we follow him here?

I don't know!

I just followed you!

Just stop it!

What you're saying
isn't getting us anywhere!

What are we gonna do, he dodged us again!

Don't worry.

I know where we're going to find him.

Let's go, let's go.

Where?

Oh, yeah.
Where are we going?

-To his house, obviously!
-Yes.

Don’t just keep saying yes!

-His house!
-You don't even know what you're saying!

I already said his house!

Hey!

Hey!

Oh, there he is!

Hold on!

Apo, there's someone outside.

Please open the door.

Hold on, Apung!

Wait a second, okay?

Wait!

Why did he leave?

What a shame!

Just a moment.

In boxing, we call it saved by the bell.

Good evening.

Is Jimmy Boy there?

My father is not home yet.

Who are you?

It's like when you're
about to get knocked out,

but suddenly the round ends.

You're given another chance
to make a comeback in the next round.

But in life, this rarely happens.

Especially when you're facing danger.