Its body is long and flat, containing fifteen or more segments.
Each segment has a pair of legs,
while its head has one or many pairs of eyes and antennae.
The first pair of legs are actually hook-shaped venomous claws,
with holes at the tips connected to its venom glands.
When the centipede stings its prey, the venom is injected immediately.
If not treated in time, the victim will die.
Centipedes dwell in wet and shady places,
preying on insects between rocks and rotten wood.
Brother, you're still working late?
Have a cup of coffee then.
Okay.
Brother!
Yeah?
I have something to discuss with you.
Whatever it is, leave it to tomorrow.
Brother, there's something I need to beg you for.
Beg me for? What's that?
Shoot then!
Brother!
My classmate wants to take a trip to South-East Asia for our holiday vacation.
South-East Asia? No!
Why?
You know it well already. Mom said grandpa doesn't allow us there.
As long as you keep it a secret.
How can we hide this from Mom?
Just say I'm staying at Amy's place for a few days.
No!
Didn't you once say that,
people should go out more to broaden their horizons?
Will you please promise me?
How long will it be?
Seven days!
Okay. I promise I won't tell Mom.
Thank you, brother!
Kay!
What's the matter?
You can go, but I have a condition.
What condition?
Mom said this necklace can exorcise evil spirits.
I want you to wear it.
It looks so old!
Are you putting it on or not?
Fine!
Kay, are you out of your mind?
- Why are we jogging in SE Asia? - So we can keep fit!
But there's no need to do this now!
- We're here on vacation! - So what?
So we should be relaxing!
Isn't this relaxing?
Relaxing? This is killing me!
Look!
There's something to eat!
Let's go check it out!
Okay!
It's grass jelly! Want some?
Yeah!
Sir, two bowls please.
Sure.
Looks good!
Yeah.
Thanks!
Hurry, people are waiting for us!
Done!
- What's taking you so long? - I'm almost done, okay?
Which one should I wear?
Come on, we can't keep people waiting!
Alright!
Kay, there's something I wanna tell you.
What?
That necklace of yours...
I know. It looks ugly, right?
But it's the only way I could come here.
Why?
Because my brother said I can only come here if I wear it.
You're really silly.
He won't know if you wear it here.
Look, it's so big and heavy,
don't you feel tired wearing it?
And when we move around here, don't you feel exhausted?
Then...
Listen to me. Take it off!
Don't think about it, it's mine!
Look how pretty it is!
You've had so much.
His hands must be tired.
It's so sweet, I like it so much!
- You haven't even finished this one. - You drink this one!
Everyone, please gather around!
- Is it delicious? - Very delicious!
Of course, the coconut is very good.
I'll take you to visit a rubber plantation later.
So drink as much as you want now!
We'll leave in fifteen minutes!
Fifteen minutes? That's too soon!
Are you herding us like ducks now?
Yes, I'm herding ducks!
Amy!
- What? - I need to use the bathroom!
Again? I told you not to drink so much!
- Keep it down. - Watch out for perverts!
Please keep me company, please?
Okay okay, cut it out!
Hurry! It's coming out!
Okay!
Hey!
What?
I'll stay here. You can finish by yourself.
Alright!
Good morning, everyone.
Good morning, Mr. Pak.
- Good morning. - Morning, Mr. Pak!
Mr. Pak!
You have a meeting at nine today.
Okay.
There should be no problem concerning the increase in production.
Great, then it's settled.
Manager Chan,
What's your estimate for the advertising cost?
At least two million.
Then we should start planning now.
Yes, otherwise it will be too late.
Okay, give me a detailed written plan tomorrow.
Okay.
Come in.
Excuse me, everyone.
Mr. Pak, the president called, she requests your return immediately.
What does Mom want from me?
She said it was urgent.
- Thanks. - No problem.
If she wants you at this time, it must be important.
You better go right now.
Then excuse me, Uncle.
Sure.
Please proceed with the meeting.
Young master!
Why are you so late?
The madam has been waiting anxiously for you!
Where's Mom?
Over there.
Watch your words!
Mom, what is it?
Where has Kay gone to?
Didn't I tell you already?
She's staying at Amy's house for a few days.
Still lying to me?
How dare you two!
Hide a trip to SE Asia from me!
Tell me the truth!
Why did Kay go to SE Asia?
Mom, what's the matter? Why are you so nervous?
Don't ask. Answer me first!
Well,
one night, she came to my study and begged me.
I told her to discuss it with you.
But she said if she talked to you, you'd say that Grandpa doesn't allow us there.
So you remember that clearly!
Besides, she's only going for a few days.
So I hid it from you and let her go.
Mom, did something happen to Kay?
The travel agency just called,
they said Kay's ill and in the hospital.
They want us to send someone to look after her.
What?
Mom!
What should we do now?
I'll go to SE Asia right now!
You?
No!
Are you going then?
According to the doctor, your sister's seriously ill.
The two girls left the group looking for a bathroom.
No one knows what happened next.
And her friend was so frightened,
she had a heart attack and died in fright.
Kay!
Hey, don't get too close.
How did it happen?
When she was first admitted, she had wounds all over her body, but it wasn't as serious as it is now.
Brother...
Kay...
Kay!
Nurse, I want to see the doctor!
When your sister arrived, she had lost the ability to speak.
So she couldn't tell us what happened to her.
Why are the wounds so big?
What kind of disease is this?
There were similar cases after the atomic bomb hit Hiroshima.
At first we thought it was caused by the fallout,
but the test results were negative.
We've had several meetings about it,
but so far, we've failed to figure it out.
Can I take her back to Hong Kong for treatment?
That's not a good idea.
I don't think she should be moved right now.
We'll try our best to cure her.
Please go back home and wait for my update.
Goodbye.
Goodbye, doctor.
Hello, Wai Lun!
Yeuk Chee, I've been waiting so long!
After I got your call, I rushed right over.
Hey! How's your sister?
Her body's wounded all over.
Even the doctors can't figure it out.
What can we do?
Don't worry, I think the hospital will have the means to cure her.
When we were studying in Canada,
you always told me to be optimistic.
Have you forgotten that?
Wai Lun, what's happened has happened.
The facts can't be changed. Not even if you worry until dawn.
I think you must be hungry.
Let's grab some dinner, okay?
And after we can walk around the night market. Deal?
Deal.
- What a huge durian! - Do you want some?
No, I can't stand the smell.
- Look! - I am the king of centipedes!
When buying centipede ointment, remember my brand.
It cures everything and is always effective.
Now, the “Shan-Ha” is very venomous, right?
Someone asked me what “Shan-Ha” is...
”Shan-Ha” is scorpion!
It's very poisonous and deadly like a femme fatale!
If someone is stung accidentally,
they will die immediately!
But fear not, everyone!
With my centipede ointment here,
I guarantee you will be safe!
It can cure every kind of poison and it always works!
Once bitten by a centipede,
not even the Gods can save you!
- But, don't be afraid... - Should we ask him for advice?
Quacks are unreliable.
The doctors can't figure it out, but maybe he can.
Wait for me here!
- King of centipedes! - What's the matter?
Excuse me, can you go to the hospital with us
to see a patient with an unknown illness?
No problem! Take me there tomorrow. I'll go with you!
Mr. Chan, what is my sister's disease?
It's difficult to say.
Mr. Chan!
I can't cure her illness.
Why?
Don't worry, I'll ask my teacher.
He'll have ways to help you.
Please, get your teacher quickly!
It'll be too late. He lives very far away.
No matter what it takes, I must know my sister's disease.
I'll inform you as soon as I find my teacher.
See you later.
Thank you!
Room 801.
Thank you!
Mr. Pak, there's a note for you.
Thanks.
I have to go to the hospital!
Kay, how are you feeling?
Kay!
What are you trying to say?
- Kay! - Calm down!
Kay!
Mr. Pak,
I feel very sorry for what's happened.
Everything's been taken care of.
These are your sister's belongings. Please check them.
Continue.
Yes, continue.
Pak Wai Lun. Male. Hong Kong resident.
Born March 9th, 1956.
He wants to know his fortunes.
Surname Pak means white.
The white clouds are always changing.
So too are your fortunes. Misfortunes come easily.
Clouds say you are born into a wealthy family.
However, your ancestors have done something bad
and that karma is on your generation now.
You will encounter tremendous disaster this year!
Beware and do more charity.
Born into a wealthy family
with gorgeous clothing and inherited luck.
Yeuk Chee, do you believe in all this?
Yes, everyone in SE Asia believes this.
Life is so strange recently.
I didn't believe in fortunes or evil spirits before.
But now...
So you do believe you'll encounter a tremendous disaster?
If it does happen, I hope I can survive safely.
That's easy. Just do more charity!
What's wrong?
I think I saw something!
There's nothing. Let's go!
Master, I just saw a young man.
He seems to be related to the Pak family.
This is his birthday horoscope.
Yeuk Chee, I don't know how to thank you.
Come on, we're old pals.
Wai Lun, don't think so much.
If there's anything, just call me.
Okay. I better leave before they tow your car.
Goodbye.
Young master, welcome back.
How is everything?
Where's Mom?
In your sister's room.
Mom.
You've come back?
I've done everything you asked.
I don't know what I did wrong in my last life.
Your dad died just after Kay was born.
The business was taken over by your uncle.
Now my girl is gone!
Is this karma?
What karma?
Your dad mentioned one thing before he died.
What is it, Mom?
He said when your grandpa was young
and living in SE Asia,
he had done something
incredibly shameful.
What shameful thing?
He wouldn't tell me.
But there's one thing I don't understand.
Your grandpa never mentioned anything about SE Asia before,
so how did your father find out?
Mom!
What?
What's the matter?
Nothing.
Are you not feeling well?
I'm fine.
It's just a little headache. I'm fine.
Perhaps you're too tired. You should go to bed early!
Mom,
Does anyone know about Grandpa's life in SE Asia?
Your grand uncle might know.
When he was young, he worked with your grandpa in SE Asia.
I had a hard time with your grandpa back then.
We went to SE Asia to work in the mines.
Later, we worked in rubber plantations.
Those days were really difficult for us.
He eventually met a girl and got married.
Actually, he married into the girl's family so he wouldn't have to work anymore.
But just one year later, the village he lived in
caught on fire and burnt down entirely.
Even I thought he died in the fire!
It was only when I returned to Hong Kong, that I found him alive and living as a philanthropist.
Do you know how he returned?
I have no idea.
Grandpa, I want to come down!
Alright!
Come on, I'll carry you down.
Cousin, please carry me down!
Don't be afraid, I got you!
Thanks!
Great uncle, please continue with them, and I'll go now.
Say goodbye to your cousin!
Goodbye, cousin!
Goodbye!
Come visit me again!
Goodbye.
What's wrong? You seem troubled.
Troubled?
Of course I am.
Kay died.
Kay died? When?
A week ago in SE Asia.
When she died, there were many insects coming out of her wounds.
Could a spell have been cast on her?
Or maybe it's some evil spirits?
What's the matter, uncle?
Sorry!
Hello?
Yes, yes.
Okay.
Huh?
Yes.
My father said the aggravated spirits won't go away.
Mr. Cheung!
Can you fix it for me, please?
Yes, I'll do it very well.
Please be quick, he has to return them to Hong Kong.
It will take 8 to 10 days.
We have to make a new porcelain picture for the urn and perform a ritual to rest her soul peacefully.
Please take care of things, Mr. Cheung.
I will.
Goodbye.
Wai Lun!
- Hey! - Ping Keung!
- You're here! - The front desk said you were out, so I waited.
Let's go!
Have a seat!
- What do you want to drink? - Coffee!
Coffee!
Yes.
Wai Lun, a hotel's not convenient, why don't you stay with me?
It would be trouble for you!
It doesn't matter, my house is empty anyway.
Okay, thank you.
I called you the other day, but you were on a trip!
Yeah, I had gone to Europe for business.
Yeuk Chee told me about your sister.
What a shame.
Thank you for your kindness.
It's over now.
But it's still weird. Up until the day she died,
the doctors still couldn't figure out the disease.
What do you think?
The doctor's analysis must be right.
Only atomic radiation can decay skin like that.
If she was bitten by a centipede or scorpion, she would've just died and not rotted for days.
So in my opinion...
Perhaps there's something evil.
Something evil?
Perhaps it was a spell!
Doctors won't admit such things, but I believe it's possible.
There are many things in this world without scientific explanation.
Give yourself a break. Bring Yeuk Chee to my house tomorrow.
Come, this way!
Wai Lun, how do you like the house?
It's very good! Very spacious.
Here's the living room and the kitchen's over there.
The bedrooms are upstairs.
Let me show you.
Good.
Wai Lun, I have a few rooms here. Which one would you like?
This one!
Good!
You didn't swim much. What are you thinking about?
Chee, do you know a village that caught on fire many years ago?
Why do you ask this?
I'm just curious. Do you know?
Yeah, my dad told me that many people died there.
So do you know where the village is?
No, but maybe my dad does.
Why don't we go and ask him?
Hey! Ah Weng!
Good boy!
Chee!
You're free today?
Yes, my friend wants to ask my dad something.
Let me introduce Mr. Pak Wai Lun.
He is my former classmate from Canada.
And this is a priest with great power!
- Hi, priest! - Hi, Mr. Pak. I'll leave you to your business now.
See you later!
Why are you still standing there?
Do you know him well?
Yeah! My father works in a temple here.
Come on!
Stop it! You're so annoying!
It's jarring to the ears!
Mom!
Dad!
Yeuk Chee, why didn't you tell us you were coming?
I could've made your favorite dish!
Mom! Dad!
Chee!
Let me introduce.
Pak Wai Lun, my schoolmate in Canada.
Mr Pak!
Please, have a seat!
Mr. Pak, you come from Canada?
I graduated long ago. I'm working in Hong Kong now.
You're here for pleasure then?
No, he has personal business to attend to.
Yes.
Sir, I have something to ask you.
I heard that fifty years ago, there was a village here that burnt down overnight.
Do you know about that?
Yeah!
It was a big event back then.
Many people burned to death!
Did anyone survive?
Umm, Pm not sure.
Can the village still be found?
Oh! It's actually not far from here.
But even when you're there,
you won't feel it's the same site as the burnt down village.
It may be near here.
That's where Kay had the accident.
How do you know?
The tour guide took me here last time.
Let's check it out.
Chee?
Sir.
Excuse me.
Who are you looking for?
We've come to look around.
Please, look around then.
Excuse me, sir!
Sir!
Do you know about the accident that occurred here with two girls?
Of course I know about that. It's big news!
What happened to them?
I heard they were bitten by insects.
There are many kinds of poisonous insects here.
They were unlucky enough to be bitten.
Sir, I heard that many years ago,
a village burned down here overnight.
Do you know what happened?
No!
I heard that the village was burned down.
The village must've had very bad luck.
Someone set fire to it!
They all died painfully.
The person responsible was worse than an animal.
Just watch!
Karma will be carried out. The kind will be well, the wicked will suffer!
Revenge will come sooner or later.
He cannot escape!
Sir, that night, sir...
Let's go!
Sir!
Let's go!
Wai!
He was really scary just now.
It was nothing.
Maybe the memory of the fire hurt him.
Hey, Ping Keung's here!
Ping Keung, have you been here long?
Just arrived. How's your stay so far?
Your house is very big, so of course it's comfortable.
Are you feeling okay?
It's nothing. Just a small headache.
It's been like this a lot recently. Maybe I'm too tired.
Ping Keung, yesterday you said something strange about Kay's death?
Yeah, I came to tell Wai Lun that I know a priest who collects ghosts.
- Collects ghosts? - Yes.
He steals the corpses of children and cooks their chins with fire.
When the oil drips down, he collects it all and places it on an alter to trap ghosts into two dolls.
Next, he puts each doll inside a small coffin.
Then he prays for them three times a day.
After 49 days of praying, he uses a grand spell to open the eyes of the dolls.
At this time, the dolls tear off the coffin lid and slowly start to rise up by themselves.
Now, the two dolls are his adopted ghost sidekicks.
They obey the priest and do whatever he says.
They even dine together with the priest.
Have you two had enough?
Yes!
Look, you're wasting your food. Finish it all.
Right, that's my good ghosts.
Now go set up the altar!
Yes!
When did your daughter get sick?
She was healthy on July 14th of last year.
But the next day, her abdomen turned green and hardened!
After, she complained about the pain a lot.
She's been ill with no cure for a whole year.
Please save her, sir.
I will break the spell on her!
Little peas, are you two ready?
Yes!
Come help her in!
Yes!
Got it!
Excuse us, sir!
What will he do?
Big pea, small peal.
Take off her clothes!
Yes!
Big pea, small pea, return to your positions quickly!
Yes!
Big pea, small pea, attack the spell from two ways!
Yes!
Big pea, small pea, she's going to vomit! Help her!
Yes!
Mr. Pak,
Your sister had the deadliest curse in SE Asia, the cenitpede curse.
By the way, did your sister have any enemies here?
No!
Didn't you say your mom wouldn't let you come here?
Mr. Pak, do you want to know who cast this spell?
Can you find out?
Go see the priest named Larong,
he might know what happened.
Mr. Pak,
I know a person who escaped from the fire.
And as you know, your grandpa also escaped.
You said your grandpa did something shameful.
So the rumor must be true!
Larong, ask the newlywed husband to wear this necklace.
Congratulations!
I made this necklace with cobra's venom.
If it meets good, it becomes good. If it meets evil, it becomes evil.
It'll protect you two and you'll live long and happy.
Thank you, priest!
So beautiful!
You've been ignoring me recently.
You know we can't do this openly.
What's the worry? They don't know.
Hush!
Look at you!
- Come on! - Don't do that!
You're so naughty!
What are you doing?
Yee! I wasn't doing anything with her!
Don't deny it! I've seen it!
Now I'm pregnant and you do this? I'm telling my father!
- Chee! - Let me go!
- Please don't! - I need to tell my father!
Go away!
Yee!
What happened?
Fuck off!
Yee!
No one can find out!
Hey! What are you doing?
No.. Nothing!
Why are you so scared?
No!
I want revenge...
I want revenge!
Your sister's death is connected to that.
Mr. Pak, let me be honest with you.
The man who survived the fire is now the greatest spellcaster.
His most powerful spell is the centipede curse.
Were there many centipedes on your sister's body when she died?
That means...
Many people believe in karma.
But since your grandpa's been dead for so long,
that karma shouldn't be cast on you.
Let me figure it out for you.
Thank you, priest!
But the most important thing now is the necklace on you.
It was a gift from my teacher to your grandpa.
The necklace is made with cobra's venom.
He said anyone who wears this necklace will become better if good inside and worse if evil.
Mr. Pak, only if you're not ill-natured...
Priest, I understand.
Wai!
Are you okay?
Are you not feeling well?
My head hurts so bad!
I've got medicine. I'll get you some water too.
No, thank you.
I'm okay, but I've never felt like this before.
Kay's matter is settled now.
You better return home so you don't get sick here.
I know, maybe I've been thinking too much.
But I feel there are many unfinished things here.
Don't worry about so many things. Your health is more important.
Plus, your mom's waiting for you.
Okay, I'll call her tomorrow.
Are you hungry? Let's get something to eat.
No, you should rest first. I need to go to my dad's house now.
Yeuk Chee!
Who are you?
Sir, you...
The sound spell is a spell cast with voice.
As long as the victim unintentionally answers when being called, then the spell will be cast!
Yeuk Chee, the sound spell has been cast on you.
From now on, I'm your master.
You must obey me now, got it?
Ah Weng!
It's me! What's the fuss?
Who's there?
It's me!
Thanks!
What do you mean? What happened to her?
It looks like she's under a spell.
Really?
Yes.
Please save our daughter any way you can!
There is a way, but it won't be easy.
Why?
Because this spell is very hard to break.
The spellcaster must be very powerful.
I'm afraid I can't win.
What should we do then?
Priest!
Fine, I will try.
Hi!
Hey!
Hi!
Wow! You look so fashionable today. I barely recognize you!
I booked my plane ticket for tomorrow.
What? What's the hurry?
It was you who told me to leave, right?
When's your flight?
Nine in the morning.
That early?
Chee!
Can't you stay for a few more days?
The ticket's booked. You can come see me in Hong Kong this Winter.
That's a long time away!
Come with me to pick up the ashes and then I can say goodbye to your parents.
No, let's hang out alone until you leave!
Chee!
You seem different today.
No!
No? Yesterday you told me to go back, now you won't let me leave.
But yesterday you had a bad headache, so I was afraid you might get sick here.
You really care about me?
You didn't realize that?
What's that ahead?
Nothing.
No?
Look!
Nothing!
Wai!
Sister, our master sent me to tell you to take off his necklace.
Show yourself, spirit!
You devil!
How dare you go against me!
Supreme God...
You can't win against me!
How dare you!
What happened?
Nothing.
That can't be true, I just saw...
Silly you. You always say there's something.
You're just tired. Let's go.
It really seems...
Come on, start the car!
Now do you believe what they said in the temple?
How is that possible?
Aren't you Mr. Pak?
Mr. Chan! How are you? Is business good?
I sold out my ointment, so I'm home early.
Mr. Chan, did you ever ask your master?
Yeah, I was looking for you. I've seen my master.
What did he say?
He said your sister might've been cursed with the centipede spell.
The one who cast the spell is very powerful.
He can control poisonous insects.
Anyone bitten by them decays all over and then dies a few days later.
But why hurt my sister?
I don't know.
My master said only a few people can cast such spells.
But he didn't say who did it, so I can't help you.
Okay, that's enough. Let's go.
Goodbye, Mr. Chan!
Mr. Pak, be careful!
Especially with the ones closest to you!
Why are there so many centipedes? Get out of here!
Help!
CENTIPEDE OINTMENT
How profound my power is!
With my spell, you'll be covered in centipedes.
Fires will burn everywhere, even the earth and mountains will erupt.
Centipedes, come from all directions and attack Pak Wai Lun!
Frighten him! Kill him!
Be quick! Be quick!
Carry out my order and show your supreme power!
Wai!
Can you get me some clothes, please?
Thanks.
Wai, you...
My head, again!
Sit down!
Let me get some medicine.
Wai, Wai, take it.
Wai, how do you feel now?
Better.
Chee, take off his necklace!
Chee!
What?
I think I heard something.
It's nothing. Don't think so much.
Chee!
Are you okay?
Chee!
Are you okay?
I'll get you some water.
Chee!
Are you okay?
Wai!
I'm scared!
Wai!
It's over now. Don't be afraid.