Incantation (咒)

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Do you...

Do you believe in blessings?

For instance, making a birthday wish,

or wishing someone safe travels,

or even Merry Christmas.

It may be just a thought

or a reminder.

The fact is, we all unconsciously

believe our intentions can bring about good outcomes.

But did you know intentions really can change outcomes?

Let's do an experiment.

In your mind, make the Ferris wheel turn right

and then left.

Left.

Right.

Left.

Right.

The direction of this moving train

can also be willed forward or backward.

Try to control it with your mind.

Do you see it?

Our intentions are quietly shaping this world.

This is how blessings work.

My name is Li Ronan.

Six years ago, I violated a terrible taboo.

Anyone who came too close

was befallen with misfortunes I cannot explain.

MOM AND DAD.MP4

What deity?

Did you look at what's on that camera?

Didn't the master instruct us?

Don't listen, don't look, don't ask.

Again with the master.

- Stop asking then! - Stop believing in that nonsense!

With this curse,

the more you understand, the more it plagues you.

I am Li Kuo-sheng.

No!

I made this video

because I hope everyone can help

to resolve my daughter's misfortune.

If you're willing to stay,

just in case,

please look at this symbol

until you've memorized it.

Ten.

Nine.

Eight.

Seven.

Six.

Five.

Four.

Three.

Two.

One.

If you can,

please recite this with me.

Doing it in your mind is fine too.

HOU-HO-XIU-YI, SI-SEI-WU-MA

Hou-ho-xiu-yi, si-sei-wu-ma.

Hi, Dodo.

Hello, Dodo.

Hi-lo, Dodo.

Hello, this is my new video camera.

I...

Not bad.

It's better than I expected.

Here, take this.

Congratulations.

You can finally bring Dodo home next week.

Thank you.

Why are you filming?

It's nothing.

I just want

to record the time

that Dodo is here.

And turn it into a diary of her new life.

I see.

I hope you don't think I'm being nosy.

I know you're Dodo's mom,

but if you don't pass the evaluation period,

the court won't grant you custody.

Besides, you still got that record from your past.

Don't worry, I'll be cooperative.

You'd better be.

How do I turn this on?

You didn't switch it off before,

so you can just keep filming.

Why aren't you smiling?

Come, this way.

Take a peek inside.

I can film from here.

Go in and play with them. Go on.

I'd better go in then.

Yes.

- Hello. - Hi.

Ronan?

Yes, I'm Ronan.

Come. Come and greet your mom.

- Hi, I'm Ming. - Hi.

Congratulations.

New life diary. Heard of it before?

"New life diary"?

I'm just

filming this special occasion.

Say hi to your mom.

It's okay. This...

This is for you.

Say thank you.

"Thank you."

Thank you.

It's okay.

I'll go over there.

This lighting...

We're recording a "new life diary" for Dodo.

Yes, something to look back on.

Okay.

- Okay. - Okay.

Why did you want to run a foster home?

I never really thought about it.

Perhaps...

Perhaps it's to...

Perhaps because I want to know

what being a father feels like.

I see.

Yes.

- Take me? - Yes, I'll take you.

Come.

Ms. Hsia, how long will you be filming?

Until the battery runs out.

Is it your camera, Ronan?

Yes, I just bought it.

Dodo.

Is this your favorite toy?

Yes.

What's its name?

Woofy.

- Sit up. - Dodo.

Mom, can we bring Woofy home?

Sure.

Dodo.

Let's keep Woofy here, okay?

We have to keep him for the other kids.

But I promise

we'll keep looking for another

new Woofy.

Okay?

Okay?

Woof woof.

Woof woof woof.

Woof woof woof.

- Woof woof. - Woof woof.

Woof.

It's a deal.

- Let's stamp it. - Okay.

She's different.

Dodo is special.

She calls me Dad.

The other kids don't.

SIX YEARS AGO

Ms. Li Ronan.

For follow-up purposes,

we will be recording the following session.

Sure.

FOOTAGE FROM DR. WU NEW-EAST MENTAL INSTITUTION

Okay.

So you think

this "tunnel you must not enter"

has brought misfortune to those around you.

Is that right?

Yes.

So based on what you're saying,

the baby you were carrying...

is dead?

I gave her away.

I'm a little curious. Can you explain

why nothing has happened to you and your baby?

Because you mentioned before

that knowing too much brings misfortune.

Yes.

And you'll die if you answer your name.

Even just watching a video filmed inside this tunnel

is sufficient.

All I know

about this deity is

the more you understand about it,

the more likely you'll encounter misfortune.

- So many people. I'm embarrassed. - It's fine.

Okay...

Say cheese.

- Cheese! - Cheese!

Is this a photo or video?

It didn't work?

Be careful.

The key.

- Just now, I... - What's wrong?

- Do you have the key? - But I didn't lock it.

Goodbye.

Let me take a look.