Morrison (มอร์ริสัน)

MORE THAN 40 YEARS AFTER THE AMERICAN MILITARY LEFT THAILAND

THE STRANGE COLORFUL LIGHTS AND SOUNDS LEFT BEHIND ARE STILL WITH US

May all the good and virtuous deeds

that Mama Suda Morrison had committed when she was alive

become a force to protect and deliver

her soul

into the peaceful afterlife.

And now, we would like to ask all the guests here to stand up

and give a one-minute silence to pay respect and deliver the soul

of Mama Suda Morrison to be at peace in the next world.

Before she passed away,

Mama Suda Morrison had requested

that cheerful music be played before her funeral

and for everyone to not feel sad.

Mama Suda Morrison wished that her funeral

would be turned into a joyful party.

May all the distinguished guests be filled with joy and merriment.

SUDA MORRISON JAN 19, 1947 - DEC 13, 2021

We better put Mom's ashes upstairs, Lek.

Think I'll spend the night here, with Mom.

If you want.

Well…

Take the keys then. I have another set with me.

And when are you leaving town?

In a few days.

Right. For which job?

A hotel renovation.

Will it be long?

See, I plan to do a 100th day merit-making ceremony for Mom

before we scatter her ashes in the sea.

I'll make it back in time.

How are things at the office?

That's fine.

Everything's okay now.

Just make sure to send me the hotel location.

Talk again later.

In 100 meters, turn right.

Turn right.

In 50 meters, you will reach the Paradise Hotel.

You have arrived at your destination.

Hey, buddy.

Do you know the Paradise Hotel?

What hotel again?

Paradise.

I'm not sure.

Just go back to sleep.

Wait!

Do I know you from somewhere?

Hello?

Excuse me?

You're Mr. Jimmy?

Yes.

I was expecting a foreigner.

Thought you were supposed to arrive last night.

I got lost along the way.

It's a snake.

By the way,

how come you're an engineer now?

What's that?

I mean…

You used to be a singer, right?

Not anymore.

Hello, sir.

May all the good and virtuous deeds

that Mr. Jim Morrison had committed when he was alive

become a force to protect and deliver

the soul of Mr. Jim Morrison into the peaceful afterlife.

May all the distinguished guests be filled with joy and merriment.

PARADISE CAFE

Hi! There, there.

Don't cry, my baby. Don't cry.

I'm Jimmy.

PARADISE HOTEL - MASSAGE PARLOR

PARADISE HOTEL

Sa, can you help me put on the earrings?

Thank you.

What does this make you think of?

Nose.

And some beard.

A hard stubble beard.

And breath.

Whose?

I can't remember.

I am thinking about a beard too.

Mouth and teeth.

Touch and squeeze.

And how is it here?

What do you think of?

Can I have a cigarette too?

Your Thai is very good.

I started studying Thai even before you were born.

Just John. No need to call me uncle.

Remember this song?

Could you call me bro?

And I'll give you pocket money!

Now I believe you've really been here a long time!

That was before I was born.

Were you a soldier, John?

I was an aircraft pilot.

Thum!

Thum, darling!

Thum.

I bought fish congee for you.

Want it?

No.

Even in bed, you still put on bright red lipstick!

My lips were dry, so I put some on.

You want to eat now?

I'll get a bowl for you. It's still hot.

No, I'm not hungry yet.

Suit yourself.

Let's sleep.

Thum?

Huh?

Sing me a song.

The ideal man

That man

Whom I'm waiting for

Years go by

Months go by

And I'm waiting

I put on

My makeup

Waiting for you

Craning my neck

Trying to find you

My darling

Is the bar open?

Yes, it is.

Would you like to order something?

I'll have a beer.

Okay.

The beer's good.

Yeah?

I'm leaving now.

I will come back again sometime.

When will that be?

Well, I'm still staying for a few more days.

My darling.

I bought this for you.

Isn't it too old-fashioned?

No, it's pretty. Just like you!

Can you try it on?

Here?

Move to the middle.

Press hard.

I have to go to work now.

Your shift's starting now?

Get changed before you go to sleep.

Give me a cigarette.

Hi, bro.

Tee.

Have you seen Petch?

Isn't she in the cinema?

Hey, Tee?

Can you get a couple of guys to help me at the hotel?

Uh-huh.

Petch.

Petch?

Petch?

Petch?

Petch!

Petch!

What?

Why didn't you go to work?

I have my period.

You've been having it for two weeks now?

Okay, okay, I'll go later!

Yes, go to work.

Goy is tired. She can't handle it on her own.

Yeah, your girl's tired,

so you want your sister to cover for her, huh?

The electricity's out,

so the elevator's not working. Please use the stairs for now.

Does it happen a lot here, power cuts?

Yes, it happens a lot.

Yeah, right.

Right, I haven't asked his name before.

And he has such a Western name!

John, I want to talk to you, but…

my English's not good.

You know, John, ever since I arrived here,

I feel like I already know this place.

No, I don't think so.

What's that sound?

I thought it's just the air pressure inside the water pipes.

But really, ever since I got here,

I've been hearing a lot of strange sounds.

For me, I see and hear them.

Or perhaps I'm dreaming now?

So, what's the place like nowadays?

They removed all the bowling alleys inside?

Yeah, I grew up during the roller skate period.

Back then, me and my friends skipped school

to smoke and chat up girls.

Why? You want to roller skate? Or to smoke and chat up girls.

The power cut could last quite long today.

Think the military camp's hosting an event.

There are a lot of power outages around here, Uncle Paul?

The military here uses a lot of electricity.