Near Death (2025)

[bunniefuu]

Julia, please.

I'm your boyfriend.

Let's talk.

I have the right to know how you feel.

Instead of giving me the silent treatment,

I prefer that you tell me straight.

Wait for me, please. Let's talk.

f*ck! Julia!

Julia! f*ck!

- f*ck! Julia!

- What happened?

- Julia!

- Somebody fell!

- Help her!

- Call the ambulance!

Julia.

Julia, how could you do this?

Everybody clear?

Everybody clear? Charge.

- Everybody clear?

- Clear.

Charge.

- It's so cold in here.

- Please help me.

I want to go back.

I want to go back.

It's so dark. Please save us.

I can't find my way. I need to go back.

- Have mercy on us.

- Please forgive our sins.

I don't want to stay here. I want to live.

Where are we?

- It's so painful!

- Please forgive our sins!

- Mercy. Mercy.

- Mercy.

You're quite the survivor, you know?

I think it was nothing short of a miracle.

Seriously, your body took a hard fall.

And all those surgeries too.

I didn't think I'd survive.

You did?

Don't worry now.

What's important is that you recover.

Rest for now and pick up

where you left off.

Oh, thank you.

Ma.

Julia is getting better.

We'll go home today.

Thank you, my child.

I love you two so much.

Don't you forget that.

Mia, wipe your tears.

You need to stay strong for Julia, now.

Ma, we need you here.

Please, don't be like this.

I'm also suffering here.

What happened to your sister

hit me just as bad.

I understand, Ma.

Just like you always say, right?

Diaspora sucks.

I have to go, okay?

Goodbye.

I'll be back, okay?

Paging Dr. Osbourne.

Please proceed to the emergency room.

You're mine.

You can't escape here.

We want you.

She's mine. No one touches her.

- I want your body.

- Your soul is doomed.

You can't run, you b*tch.

Give us your body.

- Your soul will suffer with us.

- You will rot here.

You will be punished forever.

Give us your body.

Sis, are you okay?

You were dreaming?

You go ahead. I'll just grab our stuff.

Give it to me.

You b*tch.

I will follow you. I want your body.

You can't escape.

We want you.

I want to live again and repent

for k*lling my daughter.

I need your body.

You will be punished forever.

Salve, it's you. Sorry, I thought

- How are you?

- I'm okay.

How about you?

Julia.

Yes?

Don't ever do that again, please?

You sinned against God.

I'm aware of that, Salve.

I guess when you hit rock bottom,

you lose a sense of reason.

Just hold on to God. Hold on, Julia.

What's wrong with him?

Bacterial infection.

They say he's done for.

What's wrong with your arms?

I caught Freddie's rash.

He's just way too clingy.

Alright, I'm just here.

We'll just take a nap,

me and this itchy one.

- Alright.

- Thanks.

Thank you.

Let's go.

Give me your body.

Your body is fresh.

I want it so I can live again.

I want revenge.

Those who tortured

and mutilated me must suffer.

Give me your body.

They let me rot in jail,

but I was innocent.

I want to go back and prove my innocence.

Do you want to move out?

This place holds too many bad memories.

A change of environment

is what you need now.

And I'll help you move.

Don't worry. I'll think about it.

In the meantime, stay here with me, okay?

Be with me.

I'll stay with you.

Okay.

Don't leave me, please.

I won't leave you. Rest now.

Stay right there, okay?

Mia, do you want to ask why I did it?

I don't have the right words

to help you understand.

I guess that time

I wanted to put an end to my suffering.

'Cause it felt like a dead-end.

What dead-end?

Look around you.

You're a brilliant photographer.

People admire your work.

You have the talent. You have the gift.

You inherited Papa's eyes for good photos.

And I envy you for that.

In case you haven't noticed,

I don't have a single artistic bone

in my body.

You know, you're right.

I realized that what I did was selfish.

I promise not to do it again.

Sis.

If you don't mind me asking,

what happened between you and Robee?

Weren't you two okay? Was he the reason?

No, he's not.

Robee has nothing to do with it.

You know, Mia, Robee is a good person.

He had to go to Australia.

He had to leave me.

I'm the one who's messed up.

I'm the one who lost it.

I'm a broken piece of glass

that can't be fixed.

Robee knew it.

I'm Julia Santo Domingo.

These past few months

have been really tough.

I came face-to-face with death once.

But I came back.

Was it despair?

Emptiness?

Loneliness?

I know that I gave up on my life.

And

I know now that it was a grave mistake.

Now, you're all alone. You will be mine.

I'm coming for you.

You leave her alone. You sick pedophile.

You're a b*tch. You will suffer in hell.

Please help me.

I want revenge. I want revenge.

Julia.

- Salve.

- What's all the commotion?

I heard the noises from the hallway.

I'm sorry. I'm sorry. Did I disturb you?

This place feels unsettling, Julia.

Why are you here?

Pesky dog.

How did you get in here?

Peeing again, aren't you?

I apologize, Julia. We'll be heading out.

- Come on.

- Thank you, Salve.

Let's go home. Let's go.

Mia,

it's like my mind is all messed up.

I'm hearing all sorts of things.

That's normal, sis.

Don't stress over nothing.

I'm not a doctor,

but it seems normal to me.

Could be from the trauma you went through.

I mean,

it's been what?

It's only been six months.

That's normal, sis, okay?

I hope so.

I'm confused.

I hope it's just clinical.

I hope it's nothing serious.

It'll pass, sis. Don't worry.

By the way,

how's that photo exhibit of yours?

Oh sh*t, of course.

Wait, I need to fix that.

Isn't it coming up soon?

Don't worry. I'll get it done.

You know how important that is, right?

NISSIN SUPER MEAL

You might need a portrait model

for that exhibit.

- Sure.

- Really?

-Yes, everything's sharp,

-Yeah.

Except your face.

Is that okay?

You're annoying.

- Why?

- You're crazy!

You saw the photos, right?

They're blurred.

I will get your body, no matter what.

You don't know the suffering I endured.

k*ll yourself.

That's the only way to find peace.

k*ll yourself. Surrender your body to me.

I will hurt you more.

My time is running out.

My poor daughter.

She needs me now. Please die.

- Please die.

- No. This isn't real.

Please die. Just die.

You're useless.

Just die.

Enough.

You will be mine.

You will be mine.

- You should just die.

- You should just die.

You're not real.

Leave me alone.

No.

Who are you?

I will enter your body,

like how I entered the bodies

of those little b*tches.

We are one.

My soul will live in you forever.

If you're considering jumping again,

forget about it.

What you did was a real headache,

you know?

I'm sorry, Mang Celso,

it won't happen again.

But please, spare me your harsh tones.

Ma'am, don't waste your life.

You're still so young.

You don't know my struggles,

so don't lecture me.

I saw you.

I even chased after you.

I just couldn't catch up.

You don't know how terrifying it is

to witness a suicide.

I'll go now.

Well, Julia,

most likely, this is an aftermath

of the trauma you've experienced.

Your medical record shows

there's no sign of a concussion.

So, it appears that the noises and visions

are purely psychological in nature.

I recommend you take some medication

to manage the symptoms.

And chill.

Get out and get some sunlight

and pursue your interests.

And most importantly,

you should join a support group.

It helps a lot

when you're in the company

of fellow suicide survivors.

Yes, ma'am. Going somewhere?

Where is The Gathering Support Group?

Just go inside, ma'am. It's to the right.

Thank you.

Sir.

Sir, where is?

Save me.

Please save me.

I don't want to rot in jail.

Oh, miss? Relax.

Are you okay?

I'm looking for The Gathering.

It's just here. I'll walk you there.

I don't know if you remember,

but we've met before.

At the hospital.

The hospital?

What a small world

that we crossed paths again.

Honestly, I've been keeping an eye on you.

f*ck, really?

You can leave me now.

Leave now, or I'm going to scream.

Relax.

I don't mean any harm.

I just want to help you.

With what?

I overheard your conversations

in the hospital.

So, what about it?

We're in the same boat.

You tried to end your life too?

And lived.

- Hello, everyone. Come on!

- Hello.

Happy Friday to all of you.

We have two new members, Julia and Lucas.

Okay, okay?

Okay, we have a lot to get through.

I just want us to embrace this evening

and know that even in our darkest hour,

the morning light shines on us.

May the morning light shine

in our darkest hour.

Very good.

Come on. Let's give each other

a hug. Come on. Come on.

My dad left her for someone younger.

I was so mad at him.

It was tough.

f*ck that cheater.

After blowing all my money,

she just walked away.

Left me like a dog.

When I was diagnosed with schizophrenia,

no one wanted to work with me.

I tried to reconcile with my dad

to start my healing.

Tell her, "f*ck you."

f*ck. f*ck her.

f*ck that cruel animal, cheater.

f*ck.

My name is Lucas.

And I have cancer.

There are rogue cells inside my body. And

They are very aggressive.

But don't worry. I'm not contagious.

Hi, everyone.

I'm Julia.

Hearing all of your stories

made me feel that I truly belong.

But forgive me

if I can't go into detail yet.

All I can tell you now is

I'm still fighting my demons.

At times, we don't know

why we feel loneliness, helplessness.

Why it hurts,

what triggers it.

One day One day, you're okay.

Next day, not so much.

Even worse.

All we can do is talk about it.

To find someone,

a group, who can listen to you

without judgment or condemnation.

Julia,

may you find healing

in the company of the afflicted.

Bye.

- Bye.

- Bye, Julia.

- Nice meeting you. Thank you.

- Bye, Julia!

Smoke?

You want me to die sooner?

Oh sh*t. Sorry, sorry.

No, it's fine.

Do you have a ride?

I'll just take a Grab. Where do you live?

Just nearby.

- So

- Bro.

Thanks, bro.

- Thank you.

- It's okay.

- See you on Friday?

- See you.

Bye.

- You good?

- Yeah, I'm fine.

- Where am I again?

- You live nearby.

Yes, I live nearby.

Can I get your number?

Okay.

- Lucas. Julia.

- Bye, Julia.

- Bye.

- Bye.

- We'll go ahead.

- Thank you.

- See you on Friday.

- Take care.

- Thank you.

- Alright.

- So, I'll head out.

- Alright.

- Take care.

- Take care.

Ma'am,

sorry about the other day.

I was just scared because

Because I might jump again?

Don't worry, Mang Celso. Next time I jump,

I'll crack my head open,

so that's one less worry for you.

Please, ma'am, don't be mad.

I'm only doing this for you.

I'm sorry, Mang Celso.

I'm venting all my sh*t on you.

I'm glad you're going out now.

It'll do you good.

It feels odd, but I'm getting by.

Can I have one?

Thank you.

You know, ma'am

If my child was alive today,

she'd be your age.

You had a child, Mang Celso?

Sorry, I didn't know.

When she was dying in the hospital,

she claimed she saw spirits.

They came to take her, she said.

Of course, we didn't believe it.

Were they really coming to take her?

Were they lost or waiting for someone?

But I know she's in a good place.

One day, we'll meet again.

Please don't mutilate me, Father.

Please, no more pain.

Save me. Save me.

Julia. Julia.

I keep seeing and hearing things.

Can't you see them?

I see strange things outside, even here.

The mere fact that you're still aware of

what's happening shows that you're fine.

You're still okay.

So, you're a doctor now?

- Why don't you believe me, Mia?

- It's just your imagination.

You're just imagining it.

Please try to control your thoughts.

Mia, how I wish you could see what I see.

I wish you could hear it all.

You don't know

what's messing with my mind.

It's all so chaotic.

Hello, Lucas.

Hi, Julia. How are you?

Nice meeting you, by the way.

Lucas, can we meet up tomorrow?

I badly need someone to talk to.

Sure. Where?

Do you get headaches?

Sometimes, Doc.

Sometimes. I'm not really sure.

Doc,

can head trauma cause hallucinations?

Possible. I suggest

you take a CT scan again.

Sometimes, an injury can go undiagnosed.

You fell, Julia. I just want to make sure.

Okay, Doc, I'll get a CT scan.

Hi, Julia.

- Hi.

- Julia.

How are you? Are you okay?

- Yeah, I'm okay.

- Okay, bye.

- Bye.

- Okay, bye.

Hey.

- Hi, Nigel.

- How are you?

- I'm okay.

- Are you okay?

- I'm okay.

- Are you sure you're okay?

Actually, I just wanted

to apologize for everything.

You know, for the delay.

No worries.

What's important is that you're back now.

And this space is still yours.

When do we get the prints?

I'm actually working on it.

That's why I came here,

to assure you that the show must go on.

You know how important

this is to me, right?

This is the only life I know.

So, I'm not gonna f*ck it up.

I won't disappoint you.

No, no. Don't let it stress you out.

I'm sure it's going to be fabulous.

Let's show them

Julia Santo Domingo's

next magnificent works.

- Right?

- Lucas.

Lucas, this is Nigel.

Nigel, my friend, Lucas.

Nigel, the dark angel.

Lucas, the outcast.

Pleased to meet you.

So, shall we go ahead?

- Okay.

- Thank you.

- We're all set, suicidal b*tch.

- Let's do this.

Let's go, b*tch.

I love you.

- I love you.

- I love you. Bye.

Lucas, I have a question.

What is it?

Did you have any

hallucinations after your?

After my near-death experience?

I did.

Thank you.

But I'm not sure

if they were hallucinations.

Because they felt real.

Got any more of those?

Isn't this bad for you?

I'm headed there anyway.

The lighter's inside.

Would you believe me if I said

something's been following me?

I believe you.

Because even now,

they still make their presence felt.

I can't tell anymore

who's real and who's not.

So, what do you do when they manifest?

Nothing.

There's nothing I can do.

They can do the f*ck

whatever they want with me.

But you Be careful.

Do you still have time?

I used to be a librarian, you know?

Keeper of the world's

knowledge and wisdom.

Do you know them?

Former librarians.

I'm just admiring his pendant.

It's my favorite saint.

John the Evangelist.

One of the first to witness

heaven and hell.

There's a rumor

that he did something terrible.

Sir, what are you doing?

That he molested a girl.

- Sir. Sir.

- It's okay!

Sir. Sir. No.

Please, don't.

And getting shot for it.

You molested my child.

Now his soul still wanders around.

Aching to latch onto someone,

so he can live once more.

It's a representation

of a Christian's life.

Repentance for sins.

It's a journey

and struggle

towards conquering

and overcoming our demons.

I'm assuming that

you know our souls

journey to the afterlife,

straight to the inferno

that represents hell,

as a result of our sins and punishment.

They say purgatory is where souls

wait to return to the living.

For whatever reason.

To seek revenge.

To settle unfinished business.

Or they're just simply evil.

They can't wait to assume

anyone's living body

to resume their diabolical existence.

They'll stop at nothing

to possess your body.

Defend yourself at all costs.

Julia.

I'm leaving.

Ma'am, you're out late tonight.

Yeah, I am.

Ma'am,

it seems like the TV

in your unit was left on.

Really? I don't think so.

Is that so?

I thought I heard some noise

coming from your unit.

I thought there was a fight,

but I couldn't understand them.

Are you okay?

You know, Mang Celso?

You're the only one

who checked if I'm okay.

I will break you apart,

until you surrender your body to me.

And where do you think you're going?

You can't run away from me.

I will make you suffer

the way I suffered in prison.

Give up your body for me.

This is what I do to my daughter

when she disobeys me.

I will crush your bones

until you break and die.

Give up, Julia.

- You already wasted your life

- Give up fighting.

k*ll yourself, or we will hurt you

for the rest of your life.

You're a worthless piece of sh*t.

- She's mine.

- No, she's mine.

You will all suffer if you touch her.

Leave her alone, you b*stard.

- She's mine.

- She will only sacrifice for me.

We will be together forever.

In this world, dangerous times will come.

That's mentioned in 2 Timothy, chapter 3

- Beer, to numb the pain.

- Thank you, Salve.

Salve, you saw it, right?

Now tell me. Am I losing my mind?

Is this the first time it happened to you?

Since you tried to k*ll yourself.

Yes.

You know, we have a belief in the Visayas.

That when you come back from death,

sometimes

Souls cling to you.

Because they want to live again.

After that,

when your body rots,

they'll seek out fresh ones to possess.

With all the people dying every second,

why me?

Because you tried to k*ll yourself, Julia.

Haven't you thought about

how big a sin that is against God?

Sis. I've been looking for you.

Mia. Salve, I'll go ahead.

Sis, ghosts don't exist.

There's no such thing as ghosts.

Mia, why don't you believe me?

Didn't I tell you they're real?

Even Salve believes me.

Just look at you.

Why hurt yourself?

Why even do that?

You think I'm doing this to myself?

What? This is all self-inflicted?

Mia, I'm telling you.

There's something strange

in this building.

Come on, sis.

The doctor insisted

you take your meds, right?

But you didn't.

Look what happened.

You're hurting yourself

just to get attention.

No such thing as ghosts.

You're just creating your own.

You're so unfair.

You're holding me hostage.

I have a life too.

I have my own life,

but all I do is think about you.

Every day, I worry

if you're sleeping, eating,

or what's running inside your head again.

If you're thinking about

jumping off this damn building.

You're older than me.

Stop acting like a baby.

We'll be interviewing Mrs. Thelma Ruiz,

a government employee.

My husband had cancer.

Angelo couldn't take the pain anymore.

So, he k*lled himself.

He succumbed to the pains of his illness.

f*ck this. I can't take it anymore.

I quit. I quit. f*ck.

I can't take it anymore.

Everything's sh*t. f*ck you all.

At the hospital,

he was declared dead on arrival.

But after a few hours,

he miraculously came back to life.

f*ck this. f*ck you all. I quit.

I quit. f*ck you all.

One day, I was told

that my husband had gone missing.

Not one hospital staff member

could explain what happened.

Julia?

Julia?

Julia?

Julia. Julia.

Julia.

Julia.

Julia. Julia.

Where are you?

- Where are you?

- Leave your sister alone.

- Julia.

- Run away.

Sis.

Sis.

- Sis.

- Why?

- Sis.

- Why?

Sis

- Why?

- Sis.

Why?

Mia, run.

- Go now.

- Sis.

Hurry.

- Sis.

- Mia, you need to leave. Just go.

I'm not leaving.

I'm staying right here with you.

Get out of here.

- Your sister's crazy, right?!

- I won't leave you!

- Can't you see? I've lost my mind.

- No.

- I am crazy. Leave me.

- Julia!

Mia, listen to me. Why won't you listen?

- Sis.

- You're here to get your US Visa.

- Sis.

- You're going to America.

I saw them too.

This can't be happening.

- Get out. Save your soul.

- No.

- Don't end up like me.

- You're not crazy.

Go. Go to Mama.

- You're so stubborn.

- I love you, sis.

- Sis, please.

- I said get out.

You, Mama, and Papa. You all left me.

- I won't leave you.

- No! No!

- I'm crazy. Get out.

- I'm not leaving!

- Pack your bags.

- Sis.

Pack your things.

Sis.

Sis, take care.

I'm leaving.

Sorry, Lucas, for bothering you.

I just need someone who makes sense.

They're getting more aggressive.

They're really after you, Julia.

They need someone to latch onto.

Otherwise, they'll just keep wandering.

Lucas, I just want to start over.

To turn my life around.

What will make them stop?

Endless suffering awaits us.

They'll break you, Julia.

From the physical to the spiritual.

Until you surrender.

Be strong, Julia.

They strike when you're at your weakest.

I'm just preparing you.

Good thing I already sent my sister away.

I don't want her to end up like me.

Of course.

That was absolutely the right decision.

You're showing strength, not weakness.

Aren't you afraid to die?

We're all going to die.

What I'm afraid of

is dying knowing my soul is damned.

Back in the day,

I also turned my back on God.

Gave in to my worldly desires.

But by God's mercy, I came to my senses.

And found myself going to church again.

I hope that's enough to open

the gates of heaven for me.

We used to be a happy family.

Then one day, my mom decided

to leave for the States.

She said my dad couldn't support us

with his photos.

I got my love for photography from him.

Then one day,

we learned she was marrying an American.

She needed him for a green card, she said.

Yet

Our dad never showed any signs of sadness.

So, we thought everything was fine.

That we'd all be okay.

Then

One day,

sadness finally consumed him.

I was holding his hand

at the time of his death.

He decided to end his life.

Right then, he chose to leave us.

Since then, I've feared being alone.

What happened? Did the power go out?

- Ma'am.

- Good evening, Mang Celso.

- Good evening.

- What happened?

Power's out.

The building's transformer blew.

This is my friend, Lucas.

Good evening.

Good evening to you too.

Good thing you're not alone, ma'am.

She's usually by herself up there.

Look after her, okay?

Of course, Mang Celso.

Wait, ma'am.

You might not have candles up there.

- Thank you.

- Thanks.

These aren't the people

you photographed, Julia.

They're here.

They're all here.

But don't worry.

No matter what happens, I'll protect...

Lucas.

Lucas.

So, you think

your worthless father can save you?

He is already in hell.

Julia, save yourself.

Don't let them get you.

Julia.

What are you doing to her?

- You b*stard.

- No! No!

No, no, you're mistaken.

- You b*stard.

- No, Mang Celso.

No, no, you're mistaken. Lucas.

Lucas.

Lucas.

Lucas, wait.

Lucas.

Julia

Jul

Child?

It's late. What are you doing here?

It's not safe here.

The church is being renovated.

Father, I'm just looking

for a place to rest.

Father, can make a confession?

Do you think He can still forgive me?

God?

There's no doubt about it.

Sometimes, the image of God

to each one of us

depends on how we see Him.

If you believe He's a forgiving God,

then He is.

Every day, He gives us the chance

to repent and be forgiven.

You think He hasn't rejected me?

Child,

your heart is God's home.

My child, I don't know you,

but I feel your pain.

Ask for forgiveness,

and you shall be forgiven.

It's that simple.

Faith isn't complicated.

God is punishing you.

Give up now.

You can't escape your torment.

Give up your life. That's the only way.

God is not listening anymore.

You're damned.

End your miserable life.

Give up. Surrender your body.

End your pain.

Our lives are more precious than yours.

End your suffering.

End your worthless existence.

She's mine.

Don't touch her. She's mine.

I will destroy you.

You can't take her.

I will k*ll you!

You go to hell, you b*tch! Die! Die! Die!

Stop it.

Die!

Leave me alone.

- Fire. Fire. Call the firefighters. Hurry.

- Help.

Help. My mother's still inside.

- Leave your things!

- Help!

- Help.

- Help us.

- Hurry.

- Help.

Help!

Enough.

Help.

- Help us!

- Fire.

- Help!

- Help!

- Julia.

- Salve.

Let's go!

Let's get out.

- Help!

- Help!

Help.

Fire. Fire.

There's a fire escape here.

Help.

Julia.

Help.

Come.

Come on.

Help.

Help.

- Help!

- Move fast!

Help.

Help.

Help.

Help.

Julia.

Help.

Help.

Help.

Come on, let's go!

Help.

Julia. Julia.

Help.

You leave her alone.

You can't save her.

Julia.

Julia.

Fire.

Julia.

I will k*ll you

and bring your soul to hell.

I will k*ll you.

You go to hell, you b*tch.

Die. Die.

Salve. Salve.

Salve.

Julia.

Julia.

Help.

Julia.

There's no escape, Julia.

You're mine, Julia!

Your only salvation is with us, Julia.

End your suffering, Julia.

Come with us, Julia.

We can save you. Julia!

We can save you.

Come with us.

I'm not scared of any of you.

Back off, all of you.

You won't take me.

You won't get me.

Leave me alone.

Ma'am Julia.

- Mang Celso.

- Ma'am Julia.

- Mang Celso.

- Ma'am Julia.

Mang Celso.

Ma'am Julia.

Mang Celso.

Back off, demons.

- Mang Celso.

- Get off me.

Mang Celso.

You can't get her while I'm alive.

You leave her alone.

You cannot save her.

You will rot like her, you stupid fool.

Julia, this is the only way.

What are you saying?

Let go of me. Let me go.

Julia, I'm sorry.

We met not by chance.

Like you,

I'm searching for salvation.

No.

Ma'am Julia, stay away from him.

Mang Celso.

No.

No.

I need backup. We have casualties here.