China-Hong Kong Border.
Block 37? Down there.
Thanks.
Mrs. Lee, you're beautiful.
They say your dumplings are the most expensive.
Of course, come in.
You've come in the right time.
The water is boiling, waiting for you.
I know you.
I watched you on TV, when I first came to Hong Kong.
You're a star!
I retired long ago.
Please, sit.
Guess how old I am.
Sit here, please.
Here.
Guess, Mrs. Lee.
Well...
You're in your thirties.
I'm old, call me Aunt Mei.
You don't have wrinkles.
And I have good color.
I'm my own best advertisement.
Your skin is great.
My dumplings are worth it.
You get what you pay for.
Mrs. Lee.
Let me get you more cabbage.
I bet you dislike chives with their strong flavour.
This cabbage is great.
I'll cut it smaller, squeeze it dry.
I'll put more ginger in the filling.
Up to you. Okay.
The Northerners always say...
Good feeling comes from a nap Good taste comes from a dumpling.
These have 1,400 years of history.
But the Southerners still say.
It's just meat-stuffed dough, nothing special.
I use high-gluten flour.
For texture and chewiness.
I knead it fine.
Until it is like a peeled egg.
Smooth, translucent, and soft.
There is a secret to keep the filling from leaking out.
So that the juicy flavor explodes in the mouth.
Mrs. Lee.
Eat while it's warm.
Take your time.
Behave, baby.
I eat these often. They're nutritious.
Sometimes in soup...
or minced and steamed with citrus peel.
But the dumplings are best.
They made me famous.
Here, baby.
It's shame to discard this.
Wash it.
Bury it with the flowers.
They will bloom especially well.
Let me tell you.
Expensive cosmetics claim to contain...
bird's nest, longevity mushrooms bee's pollen, pearls...
essence of hot springs.
All lies!
For women to look younger,
you must start from inside...
for the best color.
Only my secret formula can do this.
Mrs. Lee...
think of the results, not what it was.
Let me sing for you.
After my customers eat...
I often sing songs from my youth...
for entertainment, listen:
Lake Hung waters are rough.
At the shore is my home.
At dawn, boats go out with nets.
At dusk, they return loaded with fish.
Wild ducks and lotus roots are here.
Autumns are bountiful with rice.
They say heaven is beautiful.
How can it compare with Lake Hung?
The kitchen cabinets will be delivered tomorrow.
Bring soup the day after tomorrow.
Excuse me, Mr. Lee, I have to go.
deliver Mrs. Lee's soup now.
Mr. Lee, you've stayed here for months.
You don't want to leave.
My home is being renovated.
My dining set just arrived from Paris.
It's too humid, my designer refuses to work.
I'm fussy like him.
If it doesn't feel good, I reject it.
Please behave.
Stop it...
I'll behave when I eat.
You are naughty I can't break it.
What is it?
Good for you.
It looks horrible.
Try some? No, thanks.
Your soup, Madam.
What did she say to Mr. Lee?
I don't know.
Shenzhen, China.
I went through so much to get these.
It is hard to keep secret. I hear reporters want pictures.
The problem is from Hong Kong. Don't come for the next two weeks.
Even the locals can't get a hold of the stock.
We'll see.
This is for you. Thank.
You know him? Who?
S.N. Wang Oh, him.
Why did you break up?
It was long ago.
He disliked the one-child policy.
But I was aborting over 10 fetus a day...
or over 3,000 a year, over 30,000 for 10 years.
Because I had done so many abortions.
He was afraid we would be cursed.
It was national policy. Yes...
I was serving the people. Thanks.
Thanks, bye.
This way, Miss.
China-Hong Kong Border.
X-ray, please. That one?
The lunchbox. Okay.
Open it.
Ham and egg on rice?
Yes, lunch for my son:
Ham egg, plain rice.
You may go. Thanks.
Thank you.
I didn't lie to you, trust me.
Stop it!
Anna!
Believe me, I didn't lie to you.
Stop following me.
You better stop or I'll beat you into pieces.
I taped these for you.
Enjoy!
Hello? Fung!
Yes.
Is it raining in London?
Your mom said, you maxed out your credit card.
Who are you with? A girl?
Girlfriend?
You're dating?
Does your mom know?
And she tells me...
she hasn't seen your report card.
You did well to choose me as your sponsor.
I'll call you later.
Okay? Bye!
Dating at thirteen!
Dating at thirteen?
Puppy love. Your son?
I look that old?
Do you have children?
We don't know whose fault it is.
I'll bring back your youth...
and his heart.
Do you have more potent stuff for faster results?
It's best in the 5th or 6th month.
Extract it by breaking the water sac and slide it.
It's covered by a layer of creamy fat.
The colors are defined and you can see the cranium.
And the little hands and feet moving around.
In the first trimester, they're this small.
By the third trimester, they're too tough.
The 5th month is perfect, kitten-like...
and most nutritious.
Let me show you.
Some say even if you're eighty.
After eating them.
You feel eighteen again.
See.
This is what I chopped up.
You're still afraid?
I was a doctor.
In China, only the best minds could study medicine.
My forte was surgery with no bleeding.
Always bloodless.
So you've saved many lives.
Nothing is left after I'm done!
We must all face our fates.
Our fates are all different.
So we must treasure our time...
and live well.
Honey?
I'm at your favorite bakery.
Want some custard tarts?
I'm working Really?
I'm be home late.
Remember your promise.
Of course, our 15th anniversary.
I'll keep you company tomorrow.
Okay? Bye.
You were just on a trip last week.
You promised to be with me.
I'm just going for a few days.
I want to visit my nephew in London.
Sure, if you like.
And go shopping, too.
So many zeroes?
You used to laugh a lot.
Aren't you happy with all the zeroes?
Laughing doesn't equal happy.
Plus, you're not coming.
I'll be gone 4 or 5 days.
And if not?
I'll write you another as a fine.
Fines are for mistakes.
Whatever.
Hello? If you don't send that contract.
I'll change my mind.
Not more than 950 million.
These are bland and crunchy.
By the 2nd months they have little hands and feet.
And ears too! Those were bones?
Nah... their bones aren't hard.
I'll chop them finer next time.
Cook them in broth next time.
It will enhance the flavour.
Are you done?
This can't go on. Why?
My skin is still flabby.
It's much better!
I need your most potent stuff.
I'll find it...
let me sing now.
Sing as you wish, I must go.
Bye, Mrs. Lee...
Mrs. Lee, this way please.
I'll find it for you.
Call me when you do. Don't worry!
Aunt Mei?
You are...? Mrs. Kam recommended you.
Come in, hello, Little girl.
Beg Aunt Mei.
Find someone else.
Where? Mrs. Kam says you were a great doctor in China.
I believe her.
It's too dangerous.
Let me recommend a Shenzhen hospital.
It's quite good, and it's legal.
I know, but I can't afford the fees.
Black market, then.
You are the black market.
No, I'm not!
Her feet are swollen.
She's showing.
I thought she gained weight.
She's five months along.
In the first trimester, I could scrape the vagina.
But now it's all in place, I can't force it.
The bones will pierce the vagina.
It's too dangerous, no.
I beg you, she's only fifteen.
I'm retired, and it's illegal.
How can she give birth to a baby?
She's too young to be a mother.
Say something! Speak!
Speak up and beg Aunt Mei!
I must tell you.
Her dad did it, we can't keep it.
Please abort it for her.
It's a monster.
Once the baby is born...
Is it my child or grandchild?
Please.
Quit your job today.
Will you be my sugar daddy? I can afford you.
You don't eat that much.
I do.
You like to laugh, too.
Your home is so grand!
What's the use? It's empty.
It's a house, not a home.
My husband is with some young girl.
Did he notice the difference?
I can't wait, I need your best.
For youth and beauty.
Women must fight time.
I used to always laugh.
After high school, I went into a TV series.
I became very popular.
Mr. Lee was the sponsor of my show.
I fell during a stunt.
And he held me.
So you married him?
I was just 20.
Everyone wants to marry well.
He was in his thirties, and he loved me.
I thought it would be "happily ever after".
All men love 20-years-old gals.
Yes, when they are in their thirties...
and in their 40's and 50's...
and in their 60's and 70's.
I let it go.
As long as he doesn't flaunt it.
Men are all the same...
all they know is sex.
What's so good about a 20-year-old?
And you?
So sad.
I broke up with my first love...
and married an uncultured cook.
a cook...
Times have changed.
All Chinese wanted to come to HK at that time.
Wanted a Hong Kong identity Card.
And I...
After a hard struggle.
I got mine and I grew up.
But I also got divorced.
I don't think you dare get a divorce.
Women like you are everywhere.
Be glad you know me.
otherwise... Second Wife in 5 years...
Third Wife in 10 years...
and Fourth Wife in 15.
and I am different from you.
I rely on myself.
You may be rich, but I am free.
At the shore is my home.
Mrs. Lee, go cast your net.
Mrs. Lee!
Return loaded with fish.
Thanks, Aunt Mei You're welcome, bye.
Hello? Not yet, Mrs. Lee.
Money can't buy it, just like love.
The prime material is rare.
All right, bye.
What is this place?
Relax...
Almost done.
Relax...
Relax.
I'll be done soon.
It's been eighteen hours.
Relax.
You must relax, too.
Will she be all right?
Don't worry.
Relax.
The vagina is not fully dilated yet.
She still has the body of girl.
We women must defend ourselves...
or they will bully us.
Take care of your daughter...
so it doesn't happen again.
The water broke.
It's fine. Don't be nervous.
I swear it will be over in ten seconds.
Deep breath.
Work with me, relax... Hold on.
Relax! Cry if you want to.
It's fully dilated, don't worry.
One, two, three.
The head is out... wait!
Where are my tongs?
Relax...
Relax.
Beautiful.
Don't be sad.
The baby has no more life.
So fresh.
Little girl.
Little girl, you'll be fine.
You'll be fine.
It's over. Little girl.
Lie down on my couch.
Easy.
Thanks. Take my shoes.
Let me sing for you.
She's so heavy.
I can't hold her much longer.
Wait.
Mrs. Lee, help yourself.
I will make steamed dumplings.
Have more wine.
It was a boy.
A boy?
See, look at that.
So beautiful and rare.
In China, people only abort girls.
I didn't use drugs, just a catheter.
Drugs make it inedible.
They will damage its nervous system.
It is also a first-born, even more nutritious.
It's the most nutritious thing in the world.
You saw the mother, nice girl.
Young, still in high school.
Healthy.
Well, what are you waiting for? What are you cooking today?
You'll feel like a new woman.
My husband broke his leg.
Now you need me.
Normally you wouldn't care. Where I go.
You smell nice...
Look nice.
You haven't held me in ages.
Thirsty?
I'll get water.
It's so hot.
And we must go to Mongkok next.
I forgot about that.
With two cases.
Woe is me and they're huge.
Oh?
What is it..."blood" What is it?
You're joking.
Here's a tissue. Whose is it, driver?
Kay? How are you feeling?
Kay? Answer me
Kay? Are you all right?
I don't want to die.
Don't die, Kay!
It's all my fault!
It's a reasonable amount.
I'm busy, my assistant Emily will follow up
Don't worry, bye!
Sheep placentas or longevity mushrooms?
Otherwise, it must be the Snow Lotus.
I say a major facelift.
She's done something.
Or eaten something.
Mrs. Lee.
You look great. Thanks.
Talking behind my back?
Of course not! Just about how beautiful you look.
Please wait for a moment.
You're so late.
Perhaps she finds herself a guru.
I think "voodoo" is closer.
What evil thoughts!
That's horrible.
It is scary.
Please sit, you're the host.
You are the host.
Please help yourselves.
The food smells fishy.
Is it the beef? The beef?
Fishy, I don't eat fish.
Is it the fish?
I don't think so.
There is a strange smell.
I smell it, too. What's wrong?
It's not the fish.
But it really stinks.
What's that?
It's coming from here.
Excuse me.
She's off again.
Where is she going.
The smell is gone. You're right.
Aunt Mei?
What is your "best stuff".
What did you feed me?
Was the fetus sick?
I smell fishy all over.
What do you mean?
I've eaten so much and I'm fine.
If anything happens to me I hold you responsible!
I'll sue you!
You'll sue me?
You're the cannibal.
Don't be silly, Mrs. Lee.
It smells because it works, you're too sensitive.
Look at the mirror tomorrow, you'll be grateful.
What do I do?
This baby was hard to find.
It was a child of incest.
One in a million, you know.
You mean a true bastard?
This is because of the incest?
Incest makes it extra potent.
Hurry...
Turn your TV to Channel 2... it's your series.
No Really?
The one you said looks like Alan.
No way
Just admit it.
No Really?
Sorry. Never mind.
Mrs. Lee, are you crying?
Don't cry, be strong.
Have a good sleep.
Take a hot bath.
Sip some vinegar, you'll be fine.
Good night, Mrs. Lee.
Coming...
Aunt Mei?
Yes, Mr. Lee.
You're breaking the law.
How come?
This is just my dumpling shop.
You advocate cannibalism.
Does it really work?
Please sit.
I will prove it to you.
Please take a seat, Mr. Lee.
We Chinese have had a long history.
Who can tell if it is illegal to eat flesh?
About eating humans.
Ancient medical texts say...
human flesh and organs...
can heal diseases.
During famines.
People could not bear to eat their own children.
So they traded and ate other people's children.
An ancient chef heard that...
...his Emperor wanted to taste human flesh
To please his Emperor...
...he cooked and served his own son to the monarch.
Tales abound of caring sons and daughters...
...cutting off flesh for their parents' medicines.
In the Water Margin.
Heroes ate human organs with their wine.
One even opened a bun shop using flesh as filling.
The Japanese ate the Chinese.
China had civil unrest and famines.
Did they avoid human flesh?
We hate people "whole-heartedly".
A patriotic poem describes...
"eating barbarian flesh...
drinking their blood".
We love people "with all our hearts".
We want to take bites...
and swallow them.
We are inside each other.
You were 20 in 1960?
You're in your sixties now.
Age is just a number.
But you're an old lady.
My body is what's real.
Feel it, harder.
Is it young enough?
You can be the same...
...stay young forever.
Stay young forever by eating my dumplings.
This is Mrs. Lee.
Do you have any supply?
Money is not a problem.
I need supplies...
Mr. Lee, will you return?
Yes, to eat your flesh.
That's a promise I must go.
Goodbye.
I'll wait for you.
Aunt Mei!
Aunt Mei, it's me.
Dizzy? And rashes?
It's just nerves!
You'll be fine after you move back home...
You'll be fine.
I'll give you drugs to ease the itch.
Hotel living is not for you.
Nurse?
Yes, Dr. Wong.
Mrs. Lee's driver will pick up her medication
Yes, how many days' prescription?
Give her a week. Okay.
Mr. Lee's secretary called and asked.
Why you skipped your ultrasound yesterday.
I'm here now. Here's your report.
Call us if your morning sickness continues.
Thank you.
Goodbye. Bye.
Thank you.
Aunt Mei.
You scared me!
I was rude...
But as a woman you know what I was going through.
I really need your help.
I've retired.
Money is not a problem.
That "best stuff" was a dream.
Mrs. Lee, don't try that.
I beg you, I really need you.
Please help.
Mr. Lee, I am fixing my hair now.
I've been waiting for your call.
I want to see you soon, too!
Okay, Bye!
Don't move.
Dispatch, we're at 2103.
Victim is male, badly cut up... We need an ambulance.
We have the female under control.
Tell them to hurry.
Please tell the ambulance to hurry.
What are these?
Must you scream? So much stuff left.
He's back with me.
I won't let go again.
Give up.
I've thought about it.
But you're pregnant.
He said he wanted a son.
And if it's a girl?
Then I charge less.
You're having the child?
I'm five months along.
I'm almost due.
I'm young, the time is nothing.
I can live on Mr. Lee's cheque...
...at least for a while.
I want your baby.
Why? Inheritance issues?
I want your baby now.
Now?
Abort it. You don't have to carry it.
And I don't have to worry.
I'll double your price.
How's that?
Doctor, she's in her second trimester.
Don't let her miscarry.
Do not use drugs to induce birth.
I don't want drugs in its system.
Use a catheter...
...and adrenaline to stimulate the vagina.
Then the fetus will be perfect.
Using this method will take longer.
And cause pain to the mother.
The pain only lasts for a while.
You want...
to keep this fetus?
Yes, and in its pure form.
Why do you want it?
Trophy, a souvenir.
It's the world's most expensive trophy.
Hurry, then.
I want to watch.
Shenzhen, China.
Put three wishes...
...in the music box.
Your first wish?
A man to love me all my life.
And then?
Happiness always.
What's the third? Hurry.
Youth and beauty.
Of course, beauty. Hurry, it's our turn.
Your wish of marriage is granted.
Wait, greet my guests for me.
I left something. Hurry, then.