What the hell?
Stop these fantasies, Lucas.
We’re done! I don’t want to be with you anymore!
Lana, come on.
I still love you.
Look,
we’re together again.
I don’t want this anymore!
No more!
Hi.
I brought food.
Prof.
How’s my favorite student couple?
Come in.
Coffee?
Water?
I’m good.
Where’s Lana?
She’s gone.
She left.
Why, what happened?
Are you okay?
Do you want to talk about what happened?
Don’t tell me you told her that I was the one who devirginized you?
No. I didn’t tell her.
Good.
I mean,
Lana is liberal and all,
but I don’t know how she’d react if she found out
we had this thing going on.
So what did you do that made my favorite student leave you?
Why are you assuming that it’s my fault?
And I thought I was your favorite student?
So you’re denying that it’s your fault?
Yes ma’am. I didn’t do anything wrong.
If that’s the case,
why did she leave?
She told me she felt trapped here.
She just got up and left.
Weird, right?
How are you doing? You okay?
I still dream about her.
Everything here reminds me of her.
If that’s the case,
maybe you need to move out.
If there are too many memories in this place,
maybe it’s time for you to...
leave.
Unless you’re still hoping Lana will come back.
You’re leaving already?
You didn’t even get to have some coffee.
Coffee and sex are just the same.
I still have to go pick up my kid.
Thank you, Prof.
You’re always there for me.
Well anyway, just call me for anything. Alright?
I have to go.
Sir, when will my contract here end?
Why are you asking about your contract?
Are you planning to leave?
I’m not sure yet. Just wanted to check.
That would be a waste.
You and your wife have been staying here for quite a while.
Lana’s not my wife. She’s just my girlfriend.
Ah, you just live together then?
You know, your place of residence...
becomes more important the longer you stay there,
because you create so many memories.
Memories make the house a home, as they say.
Have you talked to your girlfriend about this?
Did she agree on moving somewhere else?
We’re not together anymore.
So that’s why. I understand why you want to leave.
Remember this: it’s hell to live in a house where sad memories were made.
Okay, sir, thanks.
Cheers!
Welcome sir, to our duplex house.
Let’s go in.
This house has two bedrooms,
there’s a bathroom upstairs, and another one downstairs.
Our kitchen is nice and...
Hello?
Anybody home?
Hello?
For rent?
The flow of water is stong here.
It never floods in the area.
No blackouts in the area, either.
And best of all,
the wifi signal is strong.
Your property is beautiful.
I saw that you’re renting it out for only seven thousand pesos?
Yes.
One month advance, one month deposit.
One year contract,
and we’re signing contracts.
Is that so?
The rent is really cheap.
May I ask why you’re renting it out for so low?
My friends told me.
There, around you.
Don’t you see them?
Your friends?
Yes.
They told me seven was a lucky number.
So I’m renting it out to you for seven thousand.
Were you baptized as a child?
What’s your zodiac sign?
Were you born on the Year of the Tiger?
Uh, nevermind. I’m good.
Thank you, thank you!
This time, I will show you our most in-demand unit here in our condo.
And of course, after just a five percent downpayment,
you can move in right away.
As you enter, you can see there’s a mini pantry over here.
Son of a bitch, Shirley!
Didn’t I tell you not to bring any of your men here?
You're so annoying!
Get out of here!
I’m so sorry.
Unbelievable!
And of course, sir, as you can see,
that’s how sturdy our beds are.
That was just a demonstration.
I hope you get the place, I’m sure you’ll love it here.
Here’s your key!
You bitch! I’m the man here! I’m the man!
- What the fuck is your problem, Rey? - You’re my problem! Bitch...
- Oh, I'm your problem? - Yeah, you! Shit!
I’ve just been holding back. You want me to beat the shit out of you?
Son of a bitch!
Don’t swear at me! I might just beat you up, you bitch!
You’re just a woman! You want me to beat you up?
- Just a woman? - Yes!
Just a woman? Well here you go then!
Sir? What do you need sir?
Oh nothing, nevermind.
No, it’s okay, you can come in.
No, no, I’m good.
It’s okay sir, if you want to come in...
Sir!
Help... Help me...
Hello, Prof?
Lucas?
How’s your house hunting going?
Not good.
I didn’t know it would be so hard to look for a decent place these days.
Are you sure you’re looking properly?
Of course I am!
You sure? Maybe you’re still hoping...
you know!
That Lana might come back to you.
You know, I have an old friend.
Her kid disappeared.
The kid just didn’t come home one day.
So my friend was too scared to move anywhere else.
She kept hoping that one day, her kid might come back.
She wanted to still be there, just in case.
Don’t be like that, Lucas.
If Lana looks for you, she’ll really look for you.
She’ll find her way back to you.
But you have to move on,
in case she doesn’t come back.
That’s what she told me as well.
If we’re meant to be together, we’ll meet again. Right?
Oh by the way, I saw an apartment for rent.
I thought of you, so I got the address.
I’ll send it to you, alright?
Okay, Prof.
Thank you!
What can I help you with?
Good morning, sir.
I was the one who called you earlier.
Oh, it’s you. Come in, sir.
This is huge.
It's like a house already.
The space is really big,
so Mr. Lee decided to divide it into apartments.
That's why it's spacious.
Oh by the way, where do you work?
Oh, I work in advertising. I’m an artist.
Oh for commercials?
Yes, sir.
This is just the place for you,
because you know, artists like you really seem to like old houses.
But this is big, spacious.
You can turn it into your studio.
Is that so. Hold on,
how much are you renting this out for?
Nine thousand a month.
You can go on ahead. Look at the place.
Alright, sir.
I have something cooking on the stove...
I’ll leave you to it!
Hi ma’am.
Good afternoon.
Good afternoon, ma’am.
The place is nice, isn’t it?
Yes, really nice.
How many bathrooms does it have?
Huh?
How many bathrooms?
Ah, bathrooms?
There’s one down here,
and another one upstairs.
It’s so spacious.
There’s two rooms upstairs,
and...
the living room is really big.
It’s beautiful.
Old, but looks well taken care of.
Yes ma’am. This is very well taken care of.
So... how much is the rent?
Huh?
The rent... how much?
Oh the rent!
Nine thousand per month.
That’s pretty expensive.
What a shame.
Maybe we can still negotiate?
Yeah I think we can...
P8,500!
That’s still kind of high. Really a shame.
We can do eight thousand.
Wow, you’re easy to deal with.
No worries, ma’am.
As long as you’re easy to deal with as well.
If you want it, it’s yours.
Thank you.
I want it,
but
I still have to think about it.
This isn’t an easy decision for me.
You should really take time to think about it.
It’s not easy to keep transferring to different houses.
That would be like starting a new life over and over again.
You said it.
That’s what I need.
To start over.
Looks like we’re after the same thing.
I’ll probably come back tomorrow.
I can’t make this decision right now.
My mind’s too scattered.
But maybe tomorrow...
if that’s okay with you?
For you, it’s no problem!
Thank you.
And you are?
Well...
Mr. Lee!
You don’t look Chinese.
Well that’s because my mom is a Filipina.
Her genes must be really dominant.
See you tomorrow then, Mr. Lee.
You can call me Lucas.
What’s your name?
I’m Lucy.
So? Did you like it?
- It’s big, isn’t it? - Yes, it is!
The other room is pretty spacious.
You can turn it into a studio!
Can’t we negotiate to a lower fee?
Oh no, my boss is pretty rigid.
- Is that so... - Yes.
Okay, I’ll just come back tomorrow then.
- Okay, sure! - Thank you!
Hold on,
were you talking to someone a while ago?
Ah, yes!
That was my mom. I was on a call with her.
Oh so that’s why I heard you talking.
Alright sir, thanks again!
Okay, sir, take care!
I can’t get the color right.
This is so frustrating.
Go sit with that guy. Looks like he’s alone.
Hi papi.
Want some company?
Sorry, not right now.
Maybe next time.
Hey boss, that’s not allowed.
No, hold on. Lucy!
You're causing a scene. Get out of here.
What am I doing here?
Why are you packing up already?
You haven’t even found a new place yet.
And the quality of your work is changing, man.
Mr. Limjoco has so many comments.
Shit, man.
I’m getting annoyed with you.
These aren’t the specs we discussed.
You’re so weird.
Seriously...
If you don’t want to do this anymore, then just quit.
And paps, I never dreamed of becoming the villain in your life.
I don’t want my role to be your funny sidekick.
Or the guy who has to tell you off about your angst.
Or some kind of supporting role.
Paps, at least let me have some lines.
Here’s the deal:
If you don’t want to do this anymore, if you’re not happy,
if...
you think our jobs, or our lifestyle is bullshit,
then stop!
Do what you want to do.
You don’t have to go with our flow.
And with women?
Be straight with them about what you want.
Stop the bullshit.
It’s not like you have anything to lose.
Right?
There you go.
I know what that smirk means.
You’re saying...
“You’re so amazing, Caloy San Antonio!"
"What would I do without you?”
Well...
you’re welcome, my friend.
It’s really nice,
but I have to think about it.
This isn’t an easy decision for me.
That’s okay.
You really have to think about it.
Moving to a new place isn’t an easy thing to do.
It’s like starting over.
You said it.
That’s exactly what I need.
Change.
Looks like we’re after the same thing.
We both need change.
Who else is here?
She came back, didn’t she?
Who?
You hid her in the closet, didn’t you?
No one else is here!
Did you talk to your mom?
Will she come live with you here?
No, she won’t.
There’s no one there!
I came in here because I heard someone.
There’s no one!
I heard someone...
Motherfucker!
Hi Lucy!
I’m sorry, the caretaker isn’t here yet.
He didn’t even leave the key.
Do you want to go grab a bite first?
If you want to order anything else, Lucy, go ahead.
No, this is enough.
Lucy,
can I be frank with you?
Of course.
What is it?
When I first saw you...
I was taken aback...
- so... - So what?
So I said something I shouldn’t have.
What?
Don’t get mad but...
But what?
But I don’t...
You don’t what?
I don’t think I can lower the rent.
It’s really P9,000
Oh...
that’s a shame.
I’m sorry.
I wasn’t able to think clearly at the time.
I was really taken aback.
That’s okay. I understand.
At least you’re being honest.
That’s what’s important.
What’s so funny?
Nothing. I was just so curious
about what you were about to say.
I thought it was something personal.
There’s something personal too.
I wasn’t done.
What is it?
The truth is,
when you first entered the apartment...
I had a feeling about you right away.
What feeling?
I just felt right around you.
Like...
Like I could be straight with you right away.
Can we be friends?
Of course.
Really?
As long as you’ll lower the rent...
joke!
I came here to rent an apartment,
not to eat.
If I wasn’t willing to be friends with you,
then why would be here with you now?
Lucy, who are you moving with?
No one.
It’s just me.
Really? Don’t you have parents,
siblings, or anyone?
Maybe... A husband?
No...
not anymore.
We split up.
I guess we’re in the same boat.
Huh?
Lucas, I’m sorry but...
I’m not going to get the apartment anymore.
I don’t think I can live by myself yet.
I might just go back to my hometown in Batangas for now.
Lucy...
what did he do to you?
My life is a mess, Lucas.
I thought...
Jerry was the one.
All I wanted was loyalty.
Simple as that.
I get you.
Men are really hard to trust.
Not him, Lucas.
Me.
Loyalty,
no matter how simple it is,
even I couldn’t give that to him.
We were okay.
Better than okay.
One day,
some guy just started texting me.
He said he was my secret admirer.
At first, I didn’t reply.
But he was persistent.
So I just went with it.
I even told Jerry about it
He just found it funny.
It went on for three days.
On the first day, we talked until morning.
It was getting serious.
I liked talking to him.
We had so much in common.
More than me and Jerry.
I admit, I became interested.
We started sending pictures.
Until...
our conversation started to get dirty.
We talked about sex.
But it was fine.
Harmless.
It was just texting.
Until he asked to meet up.
I even thought...
so what if we meet up?
It wouldn’t mean anything.
Finally,
even though I was really nervous,
I went to meet up with him.
When I got there, I saw Jerry.
He told me he had just borrowed his colleague’s phone
to text me because he ran out of battery.
He had no intention of taking the joke that far.
But I fell for it.
He got really sad when I started taking it seriously,
and when I agreed to meet up.
That’s when he said goodbye.
I was so angry at myself.
At what I did.
No one can be trusted.
Everyone lies.
We’re all liars.
You’re the only one who can make me feel this way, Lucas.
You’re all that I need to be happy.
We’re different.
I’ve never felt this way before.
If I lose you---
I won’t be able to pick myself up.
Don’t leave me.
I will always wait for you, Lucas.
I should go, Lucas.
Lucy!
Lucy...
I’m not a liar.
I trusted you...
why did you lie to me?
Lucy!
Can we talk at the restaurant instead?
It’s too hot in here.
Who else is here?
Huh?
No one!
What do you mean “no one”? I heard someone.
There’s no one here!
I came in here because I heard someone.
- There’s no one! - I heard someone!
Sorry sir.
Looks like there’s no one here.
I apologize.
I just thought...
I’m sorry.
There really is no one.
- I saw it with my own eyes. - There's really no one here.
Nobody else has looked at this place aside from you,
it’s been two months now.
Who was living here before?
A married couple, always fighting.
They split up.
Not a happy ending.
Don’t make me talk anymore, sir.
Because...
it really wasn’t a happy ending.
The woman who used to live here... Lu...
Oh sir.
I’m sorry, I’m sorry.
Don’t ask me about it.
What happened here was kind of dark.
Well sir?
Are you here to rent out the house?
Well?
Lucas! How are you?
So what, are you seriously leaving?
I’m sorry, it’s just that...
A bunch of people have been asking.
I need to know, so I can find a new tenant.
New tenant?
Is someone moving in?
Of course!
You’re leaving, so I have to find someone else to rent the place.
Oh no sir,
maybe you can give me a bit more time.
I’ll let you know within this week.
Alright.
This week, okay?
Yes sir, thank you.
I’ll go inside.
You know what, bro...
I don’t think I can imagine other people living here when I leave.
Someone else will sit here in the living room where Lana used to sit.
Someone else will be cooking in the kitchen.
Someone else will use the bathroom that Lana uses.
That bed...
I don’t think I can accept the thought
that other people will be sleeping in the bed Lana and I used to share.
And bro,
other people will be fucking in that bed,
in this living room,
the kitchen,
and the bathroom where you used to do her as well.
Fuck you, man.
You’re drunk.
But seriously,
it seems wrong.
I can't accept it.
Bro, you’re still holding on to your memories with Lana.
You’re still in love with her.
Hey Lucas, it’s late.
What’s up, is everything okay?
Are you drunk?
Yes, Prof. Caloy and I have been drinking,
but he’s drunk now too.
Why did you call?
Prof, I just wanted to ask you something.
That story you told me, about your friend...
the one who was waiting for her kid that disappeared.
Did the kid ever come back?
Yeah, the kid came home.
Alright Prof, that’s all I wanted to hear.
Good night, I’m sorry for disturbing you.
I miss you, I love you, bye Prof.
But...
the kid was brought home dead.