The Trial

My teacher told me that in Japan,

plants need to have three levels.

The top part is heaven.

It should be in order

because it's the first one you'll see.

It's better if it's lush.

And much better if there are flowers.

The middle part are the humans.

It's because we're similar to the branches.

Like plants, it's tall when it stands upright.

And looks short when sitting.

The bottom part is the soil.

Still, it's the most important.

A plant is only as firm as the soil it's rooted in.

If these three support each other,

it's called "harmony."

If there's harmony, plants will thrive.

The garden will be beautiful.

I'm going now, Buryong.

You can get money from that.

Ronald, you're late again. Hurry.

- Hey! - Ronald, hurry up!

You're being called. Hurry!

Stand on the marker. Look.

- Look at the marker. Go. - Ma'am.

- Goodness... - Ma'am, look behind you.

- Huh? Hey, stop! Rascals! - Jimenez, Ronald Jr.

Renan! Aljo! Jasper! Go to your seats!

You're late again.

A rest a la, Joseph Marvin.

- Pilo, I'm here. - Hey, dummy.

This is your job. Why are you late?

I told you,

I'll arrange my friend's garden because it's his birthday.

Come on.

I already picked out the flowers for the altar.

Just place them there and replace the dry ones.

Pilo, I'm about to graduate.

I just have to pass Math.

Would you look at that, even if you're a dimwit,

you obtained a higher education compared to me.

But you're still nothing.

You're just about to graduate while I'm about to retire.

Go to work.

See you, Pilo.

Wow, such gorgeous flowers.

Thank you for replacing them.

Come on, guys.

Because of minute random mutation

that's very common in the chromosomes

of every pollen,

we'll see tiny differences among plants

despite being in the same specie.

If you selectively pollinate plants

favoring your desired characteristics,

like dwarf growth,

or colored leaves, or even bigger flowers...

Ma'am Bessy, I read about something called

"genetic drift."

What's the difference

between random mutation and genetic drift?

I-I-I'm afraid I'm not able to...

Genetic drift happens when a certain gene

occurs more frequently

in a population through several generations.

You didn't tackle it in class so I Googled it.

Bessy, Bessy! Hey, how's the observation?

Hey, you can still catch up to the superintendent. Hurry.

Or else, you won't be regularized.

- Ma'am Bessy. - Yes, Ronald?

- For you. - Beautiful. Thank you.

I want to show you something. Look.

It's like a memorial park.

- Heavenly Gardens. - It is a memorial park.

You're always making me laugh.

No, I'm showing you this

since you asked what I wanted to be.

- Yes. - It's this, Ma'am Bessy.

Once I graduate, I will be a professional gardener.

I want this to be my career.

Once you graduate high school, you mean.

I won't go to high school. I'm fine with just grade seven.

But I spent hours tutoring you.

It's not a waste of time 'cause I got to be with you.

And I already learned a lot from you.

But, you know how I am.

Slow. But don't worry.

Buryong promised me a salary of 500 pesos a day

if I became a gardener near our place.

That's why I want to ask you something

before I graduate.

What is it?

I've always wanted to ask. Ma'am Bessy...

- will you be... - Ma'am Bessy,

Sir Paco is calling you.

Just tell him I'll be on my way.

Okay.

Don't forget our tutorial later, okay?

Take a video of him.

Ronald, give us a smile.

Look at the camera!

If you smiled at the camera, I'll show you my videos here.

We'll show everything, boobs and butts.

Don't you like that? Come on, just one.

Ronald, are you a pencil?

- Why? - Because...

Jimenez!

What is it this time?

Why do you always insist I come with you?

You came because I wanted you to.

Is that so? Go have dinner by yourself.

I'm getting sick and tired of your tantrums!

I swear, you're getting worse!

Then let me go. I've had enough. Ouch!

You don't get a say. I do.

Get out of my car. Get out!

Solve this exercise. It's easy.

Maybe we can do this tomorrow?

I'm fine.

Just finish answering so we can go home.

But, Ma'am Bessy, you're not okay.

Look at me.

It didn't work.

It's not that funny anymore.

Ma'am Bessy, let's just do this tomorrow.

You're not in the mood.

Okay. Let's do this tomorrow, then.

Go home.

Wait, just me?

You should go too. Let's go home together.

I'll go to the faculty room first.

Oh, I know. I'll show you something.

Ronald, go home.

This won't take long, I promise.

I swear, you'll enjoy it.

I've always wanted to show you this.

But I couldn't get you to come here.

They need extra care but it's all worth it.

Look at this one.

It's called granada, not the bomb, okay?

It's not mine. I was just asked to care for it.

But this one.

Take a look at this.

They're the ones that need a lot of care.

You can't let it out in the sun for too long

'cause it will dry up.

But if it's under the shade for too long,

it will grow short.

If I water them too much,

they'll be yellow like a person with hepatitis.

So you have to be precise with everything.

The kind of care that's right for them.

How would you know if it's the right one?

Well, when you like something so much,

you're attentive to their needs,

and what they dislike.

You'll really get to know them.

Ma'am Bessy, why do you let him hurt you?

If he really loves you,

he shouldn't hurt you, right?

You're too young for this.

Young? I'm older than you.

This one's slow. But this understands everything.

I'll get used to it. That's just how he is.

Why don't you fight back?

If you're not mad, well, I am.

He shouldn't do that to you.

You're the kindest friend I have in the world.

Ronald.

Ma'am Bessy.

Why does it have to be him?

Why can't it be me?

I won't hurt you no matter what happens.

I love you, Ma'am Bessy.

I love you, Ma'am Bessy.

Ronald!

They might allow you if you text them. See you.

Come on. Let's go.

They're there.

Where's my phone?

Yes!

Ma'am, Sir Julian is here.

- Good afternoon, sir. - Good afternoon, sir.

You're here. We should've come together.

I had to get these flowers.

Sir, do you want to eat?

No, thanks. I have to appear in court.

Amanda, it will be a year next month.

We talked about this.

We'll sell the house after his death anniversary.

What about Martin's room?

Just donate his stuff.

You know what, last night, I woke up crying.

I dreamt of Martin.

His face was a blur.

Julian...

I don't want to forget Martin.

I don't want to sell the house.

We'll go through an annulment, right?

This will make it easier for us.