01x04 - Starlight ... Or A Burden On The Heart

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We'd seized Baan Prongdong Base
for only a few days before it was overrun.

We can't even hold a base this small.

So how are we supposed
to protect the whole country?

If we let this drag on, they'll
only grow more confident.

How far have you gotten
inside their inner circle?

I just need a little more time, sir.

We're out of time!

Orders have come down that we must
take down the Baan Saeng Dao base.

This has dragged on far too long, Dan Din.

But Baan Saeng Dao
base isn't just armed forces.

There are civilians in there too, sir.

Dan Din.

For the peace of the entire country,

we have to do things we don't want to do.

But if you're not comfortable with this,

you can request a transfer back to Bangkok.

In that case,

I'll find a way to infiltrate
Baan Saeng Dao base myself.

"When Light Fades"
[Episode 4]

Oh! Comrade Saeng.

Bai Tong.

You feeling better, Comrade Saeng?

You promised to teach us basketball.

I'm good now. Feeling great.

Let your arm heal first.

Don't overuse it yet.

How are you doing, Comrade Saeng?

Thank you.

For helping us take Baan Prongdong back.

It's not just a victory,

but morale for all of us.

The main base sent their praise too.

What's wrong, Comrade Saeng?
Why aren't you smiling?

I just can't.

If we don't k*ll them, they'll k*ll us.

If you're this soft, maybe
you shouldn't be fighting.

Comrade Fah.

It's Comrade Saeng's
first time in the battle.

Keep indulging him like this,

and we'd all be damed.

Learn how to sympathize
for once, Comrade Fah.

Not everything revolves around you.

I want to visit Yaguar's mother.

Wanna come with?

Comrade Roong, heading back?

I'll go too.

I need to finish writing my article.

Go ahead.

Hey, Sila.

Let me ask you something.

Do you still see Mada as your girlfriend?

You've been acting
distant lately—like strangers.

We came here for a cause.

Ideals come first—love comes later.

Don't you remember?

If you keep acting like this,

how are you going to achieve anything?

Wow.

I didn't know we had a place
this beautiful here, Bai Tong.

Yeah.

This is one of our secret bases.

Only trusted people are allowed in.

Comrade Bai Tong, Comrade Saeng.

This is a reward for your victory,

and for bringing everyone back safely.

You did great, Comrade Saeng.

Comrade Bai Tong.

Hmm?

Can I ask for one more?

Cause I…

I want to give it to…

someone… a friend.

You can take a whole bunch if you want.

Come on, let's pick some.

Yeah.

Come with us, Comrade Saeng.

If you're giving it to someone,

you should choose it yourself.

Are you in there, Comrade Yue?

Yeah?

This is for you.

Thanks for taking care of me.

Why are you giving this to me?

If you do something
good, you deserve a reward.

Do you know what a c*ck flower means?

c*ck flower? It has a meaning?

I'm not sure either.

But Comrade Bai Tong gave it to me.

Among the Hmong,

they give c*ck flowers to-

someone they're interested in.

It means.

“I want to get to know you,”

“I want to talk to you.”

Now that you know…

Want to have it back?

I gave it to you.

I'm not taking it back.

Comrade Yue!

Comrade Yue!

Comrade Yue!

Yeah?

What's going on? Everyone
else is about to collapse.

Can we take a break?

That's it.

What are you looking at, Comrade Phu Pha?

What's wrong with you?

Huh?

You look like your soul's
still stuck on the b*ttlefield.

Oh…

If something's on your mind, just say it.

Why keep it bottled up?

Ugh… sooner or later, I'm
going to find out anyway.

Just spill it.

Come on.

If you've got feelings for someone…

but you know it shouldn't happen,

what would you do?

Don't tell me—you've fallen for someone?

Hold on, man.

If you think it's real, then go for it.

What, are you scared of
the Three Delays Policy?

That policy doesn't apply to love, does it?

I know right.

But it's not that simple.

I think If you're honest
with your feelings,

then nothing's really that hard.

We're living in a b*ttlefield.

We could die any day.

So if you still have the
strength to love someone,

then just love them.

Don't overthink it.

Come on—

go confess.

Among the Hmong,

they give a c*ck flower

to someone they're interested in.

It means.

“I want to get to know you,”

“I want to talk to you.”

Now that you know…

want to have it back?

I gave it to you.

I'm not taking it back.

Hey!!

What the f*ck is with that smile?
Creepy m*therf*cker.

[Music playing]
As the sunlight slowly fades away,

all I need is someone by my side.

Let it be you, let it be you.

Just sitting close, meeting
your eyes, warms my heart.

Let this moment be just the two of us.

Like the moon waiting
for its time to shine.

Let it be you, can it be you?

The one who stays by
my side and never leaves.

Let it be you…

This clearing just never seems
to end in a large field here.

I still haven't finished
writing my article.

Every time we clear it, you complain.

Work like this should
be shared across all units.

Even the villagers are helping out.

Labor is honor.

Did you forget what the Party taught us?

Comrade…

Did you do something to upset Comrade Yue?

He keeps staring at you.

No—nothing.

Not at all.

Why are you getting all high-pitched?

That's suspicious.

Suspicious?

Hey!!

Sorry—my bad, slipped a bit.

Hey,

are you okay?

Huh?

You're bleeding.

Oh—

it's nothing.

Be more careful.

Thank you, everyone,

for working together like this.

Preparing the soil
for this year's crops is-

-something we all share responsibility for.

Here, no matter your rank or position,

everyone is equal.

We work just as hard,

so the rewards-

-must be equal too.

Thank you.

So the harvest from this year

will be shared by
everyone, just like before.

Is it good?

I haven't tried it yet.

What's wrong, Comrade Ying? You look pale.

Just a stomachache.

Is it your period? Want
me to get you medicine?

I'll find some for you.

You're really bringing
this up while we're eating?

You're gonna ruin everyone's appetite.

Period pain is no different
from a headache or a fever.

What's so disgusting about it?

Are you okay?

Do you get this every month?

My period hasn't come
for five or six months.

Five or six months!?

Maybe you should see a doctor.

How does it not come for that long?

You're not taking care of yourself.

Why are you scolding me?

Because I care.

If this is how you care,

then don't.

What's going on here?

We may have raised our voices,

but we're not fighting or causing trouble.

Loud but not fighting?

Who's going to believe that?

Everyone here saw you two arguing.

This is exactly why the
Three Delays policy exists.

Love only causes problems.

When people fall out,
they can't work together.

If you'd just let the
two of them talk it out,

it would've been over already.

Instead, outsiders turn
small issues into big ones.

That loud argument still
wasn't big enough for you?

You know fighting isn't allowed here.

This needs to be punished, Comrade Ploeng.

So others don't follow this example.

I think you two should
stop doing mass work.

You'd be better off farming instead.

No, sir—I'm better suited for mass work.

I still have many articles to write.

Comrade Fah, what are you
basing your judgment on?

This is our first offense.

We've never done anything wrong before.

A warning should be enough.

Alright alright alright,

that's enough.

This is your first time
causing a disturbance.

I won't punish you.

But if it happens again,

it won't just be a warning.

Alright, dismissed.

Hey!

You little troublemaker.

What, Comrade Yue?

What troublemaker?

Oh—

the wound. It troubles me.

Comrade Ying! Comrade Ying! Comrade Ying!

Let go of me.

I'm sorry…

for raising my voice at you earlier.

It's just that you don't
take care of yourself.

I can't help but worry.

It's messing with my focus at work.

You should try to understand me too.

Yes,

we should prioritize work and ideology.

Love comes second.

Then let's make it clear.

We already disagree on
so many things anyway.

What do you mean?

Let's break up.

Hey—what the hell?

Haha!

Hahahaha.

I am the god of c*ck flowers!

Today, I grant Comrade Ying one wish!

You get one wish.

- Come on, Comrade Ying.
- Hurry up!

I'm getting tired here.

So tired—help me!

I wish that the person I love-

-will never make me cry again.

Ah hahaha.

Then I grant your wish. May it come true.

Alright, stop crying—get up.

Come on, up you go.

Let's dance.

What's wrong with you?

I'm fine.

You're the one who's not.

Huh?

Right here.

Oh—it's nothing. It'll heal.

That's exactly why I want to treat it.

You don't need to.

Just knowing you care is enough.

Does it still hurt?

Ouch—yeah, it hurts.

Still hurts?

Comrade Roong!

Comrade Roong!

Is Comrade Roong not here?

Comrade Ploeng called a meeting.

Oh,

they went to the villagers' area.

Comrade Yue too. Comrade Ploeng is waiting.

Oh.

Don't forget to apply the medicine.

Comrade, move the stuff to the platform.

Okay.

Careful.

There are more weapons
this time than usual.

Are we preparing for a big operation?

Uh… where?

Why are you asking?

You're usually not interested in combat.

- Um...
- Yaguar,

come help carry this crate.

Achoo! Achoo!

Allergies are acting up again, aren't they?

How are you going to fight like that?

I'm not going.

Comrade Ploeng told me to stay at the base.

Then sit down and rest.

It's fine—there are plenty of people.

You don't look well—

you've been sneezing nonstop.

I'll roll you some herbal cigarettes.

I don't smoke.

Mine help with allergies.

Since when did you care about me?

Do I look like I don't?

Has anyone seen Comrade Bai Tong?

I heard Comrade Ploeng is taking her
for sh**ting practice.

Is something wrong?

Then can you check over there?

Looks like the supply
delivery is incomplete.

One more time—steady
hands, raise your shoulders.

Grip tight.

Ready…

Go.

Yay!

Yay!

Yay! This is fun, Dad!

Good job—that's my girl!

Remember this—.

I'm not training you-

-just for fun.

You need to learn to protect yourself
in case I'm not around.

So you can take care of yourself.

Do you understand?

Do you have to go fight
again? Can't you stay?

My girl,

you're already well aware

that I have a duty,
just like everyone else,

to protect this base so
everyone here can live safely.

Comrade Ying told me

that people outside don't
have to carry g*ns and fight.

Cause if we win,

then we won't have to carry g*ns anymore.

No matter where we are,
we won't have to fight again.

You'll get to live like a normal child.

I want to see what the
outside world is like.

Please bring victory
and take me there, dad.

That's a deal, my girl.

Yaguar.

Here—.

Comrade Roong asked me
to give you this medicine.

Thank you.

She's already requested more from HQ.

Hang in there for now.

You like him that much, huh?

Is that why you broke up with me?

Comrade Gaun Hin.

- You like him that much?
- Comrade Gaun Hin.

What does he have that I don't?!

Sila.

That's enough, Sila. Stop it.

You like him that much, huh?!

Comrade Ying just brought me medicine.

Don't get the wrong idea.

Do you know-

-how much she cried because of you?

It took her so long to stop.

Please don't hurt her again.

Yaguar.

Go take the medicine to your mother.

What are you going to do
with those 'Cork tree' flowers,

Comrade Yue?

Comrade Saeng has allergies.

His nose has turned red
from sneezing non-stop.

If he's not feeling well,
just get him medicine.

Why do you even have to do all this?

I want to do it myself.

It's on your neck like this and if you can
still lose it, I'll be speechless.

Not losing it anymore.

Then let me help.

It's okay, Comrade Roong.

You've been taking
care of patients all day.

Go get some rest.

Hey, what are you waiting for?

I'll catch up. You two go ahead.
I'm not that hungry yet.

Alright.

That should do.

Where are you wandering off to?

The day we transported weapons,

I noticed Yagaur acting strange.

Ask Comrade Roong to keep an eye on him.

And what about you and Comrade Yue?

I saw you two talking for a while earlier.

Well,

It's nothing.

You still like him, don't you?

It's been years already.

You should know by now—

he only sees you as a younger sister.

If he liked you, he
would've shown it by now.

I'm saying this because I care about you.

I don't want to see you get hurt again.

If that's all you had to say,

I'll get back to work.

Have you figured it out?

Why HQ sent weapons to Baan Saeng Dao base?

Comrade Ploeng is preparing to
seize a military stronghold.

Which one?

It's...

the closest base.

Right…

By the way,

do you know the person in this photo?

That's Comrade Saeng.

You know him too? Which base is he at?

He's with Baan Saeng Dao base.

He's the one who took down the
commander of Baan Prongdong.

Is something wrong?

In a few days,

I'll have someone take your mother
to a hospital in the city.

Don't worry—I'll handle everything.

Just find out what I asked for—

and everything about Comrade Saeng.

Tell me everything you know.

Why did you call me here?

Hey—hey—!

You'll alert the whole base at this rate.

Sneaking up on me like that scared me.

You're the one who called me here.

Or not? I'll head back then.

Come with me.

If you wanted to stargaze,

why not ask Comrade Roong?

Why me?

I didn't want to stargaze.

And even if I did, it wouldn't
be with Comrade Roong.

What's that smell? It's nice.

Cork tree' flower
cigarettes—they help with allergies.

Try it.

I don't smoke.

Just try—I'll show you.

Inhale.

A bit deeper.

How is it?

It's nice… smells good.

Ew—why didn't you roll a new one?

This one has my saliva on it. Make another.

Beautiful stars, aren't they?

So who did you roll that for?

Even though we're at
base, I can't show it openly.

But that doesn't mean
I don't feel anything.

Feel what?

That you're very special to me.

And I want to take care of you.

Not mad anymore?

Ahh.

I wasn't mad to begin with.

Look at my cigarette?

There's still half left, and
you kicked it away—

I worked hard rolling that one.

Forget it… The stars…
let's just watch the stars.

[Comrades, victory belongs to the people.]

This time, we fight 'til
the end. They have g*ns,

we have g*ns.

And we will never bow to anyone.

If we fight,

we fight together.

And if we die,

I will die beside all of you—my comrades.

And this time, we will return with victory.

And we'll celebrate that
victory on our Party's anniversary.

Yes, sir—I'm already
preparing the celebration.

Yay!

I'll be a good girl.

I won't be naughty. Come back soon, Dad.

Good girl. I love you.

Comrades, are you ready?

Ready!

Will we fight?
Fight!

Fight!

Let's do this!

Fight! Fight!

Go!

Comrades. Go!

Their base is ours tonight!