This is Singapore's Chinatown
My chicken rice restaurant is the most famous around here
My restaurant has been here for 15 years
I just expanded and renovated it.
We reopen tomorrow
At the other end of the street is a...
a little coffee shop
This is Kim Chui.
He's been there for more than 10 years
He likes to be called a chef
And he likes to show off a lot
Beautiful
Everyone on the street knows he's in love with me
These are for you
They'll die soon. You're just wasting money
Daniel is my eldest son.
He's the responsible one
He's got a stable job
but is never around because he's always flying
Anyway, he moved out long ago
Hi, how are you? I just came out from customs
Okay, see you in a minute
Daniel used to have many girlfriends
but now he lives with Tim
I drive you to the dinner
Sure, let's go
Harry's my second son
That's his hairdresser boyfriend
Take it and say hi to your mother
Hi, mom
$5,500. Plus tax
Look, why don't I show you what I think you're looking for?
For your mother, right?
Leo's my youngest son
He's a good kid
Leo's my pride and joy
After their father left us 16 years ago
I worked hard to raise them, giving them a good life
Tomorrow
With the reopening of my restaurant
my chicken rice and the four men in my life
our lives will change for the better
Smells good
To mother's restaurant
To Jen's Restaurant, good luck
Good luck
Kim Chui
It's our grand reopening. What are you doing here?
Kim Chui is like family
Anyway, his place has no business
The food looks good
Mom, I got you something
Something for me! What is it?
Let's see
It's beautiful
Pretty, huh?
Chicken, for chicken rice
You're making Harry and me look bad, Leo
Sorry mother, we'll make it up to you
Thank you
I also have something for you
These are the latest shampoo and conditioner
Just came in last week
Shampoo
Take some
He's probably with Cal, that's who he's with
I don't know
Don't ask me this kind of stupid question
I can't talk right now. I'll call you back, okay
Hi, I'm eating, I'll call you back, bye
Let's eat Daniel
Your boyfriend?
Kim Chui!
Sorry, sorry
Harry, the chicken is getting cold
Get off the phone or leave now
Hainan Chicken Rice is served cold. I can leave?
Whatever
Starting tomorrow, we'll have a new beginning
The whole Singapore is going to know about us
Cheers
Wow, this is romantic
Mother, I'm leaving now Wait
I want to talk to you
Can you talk to Harry?
I've said everything to him already and so have you
But he's still like that, so now what?
Sometimes doing nothing is the best plan
Do nothing? I didn't raise three boys by doing nothing
Now you're all grown up. I've only got this restaurant, you know?
We can support you. Running a restaurant is so time consuming
Why don't you quit?
No way
I mean like, do something else
The restaurant is reopening tomorrow
I'll be flying to Dubai tomorrow
This is for you and that...
Tim. Thanks
It's raining so hard
Is it monsoon season already?
Get a hold of yourself. Don't let mom see you like this
I just can't help it
I fall in love so easily
My happiness depends on the other person's every whim
Misery, too
Look at the rain, it's so beautiful
What do you think of when you see the rain?
No cycling
Look at him
What are you two talking about?
Go home! Kim Chui. You have your own restaurant to clean up
Never mind... I've got people to do that for me
Harry, I want to talk to...
Yeah, of course I'm still up!
Who is this? Where are you?
He is? Okay, bye
Mom, I'm going out Now? Where?
Just out, I'll be back soon
You want to go out? Then stay out
Daniel said I should give you some space
Plenty of space out there!
I didn't mean it that way
I'll be back by three
Two
Okay, two. I'll be back by two
Bye, mom
Mother...
Sometimes, I don't know if I'm angry with them because they're gay
or because they're never around
Harry moved out. Now I've only got Leo
Hello, Mrs. Fan Long time no see
Where are you going? To the doctors
We'll take you No need
Come on Are you sure?
He's so cute! What's his name?
Bill, like our hero Bill Gates
No, Bill Clinton
Our grandkids are great
Our lives would be so dull without them
I'd hate to grow old without them
We wouldn't know how to spend our time
When are you going to have grandkids?
We only have one son and you have three
I've still got Leo
Leo's best friend is Batman. They hang out together all the time
Am I being paranoid?
Boys hang out with boys
It doesn't mean anything, right?
There's just no way of telling
Daniel and Harry both had girlfriends
Now they only want boyfriends
This is Leo, he's my friend. You have to look after him
How are you doing? Fine
See you
Okay, thank you
This is the famous chicken rice place
It's not bad, good lighting, good atmosphere
Good lighting?
Thank you so much. Anytime
You're here to shoot a movie?
Yes, I am. I love your movies
We're shooting a film called Eye of the Dragon
Eye of the Dragon. Sounds like an action film
She's the heroine The sexy heroine
One night the sexiest movie star in Asia came to my restaurant
All the young boys are crazy about her
I was sure Leo would like her
I heard this place is very famous for chicken rice
Thank you. A lot of actors like to come
Jackie Chan Jackie Chan?
Leo, come
Take a photo with movie star Gigi
My son Leo
Hi, Leo, nice to meet you Hello
Can we take a photo together? Of course
Yeh, Thank you!
You know that actress, Gigi?
Hold on, Kim Chui
Well...? Pretty?
She's alright She's pretty and sexy
No, you're prettier and sexier
Kim Chui, I've got a movie star here
My restaurant is right next door
Maybe sometime let me treat you
I just created a brand new dish
It's healthy, low cal
I spent nine months developing the dish
The name is called Hainan Duck Rice
Wow, something new
Delicious Sorry, excuse me
Kim Chui... Telephone
For me?
Excuse me, my phone. Enjoy
For you
Hello...?
They hung up. Who is it?
I don't know
But then they asked me to tell you
Don't go and steal other people's customers
There's still work to do inside
I'm going next door
He's really good... he's amazing
You should really go to him Okay
Thank you Okay
Thank you
Follow that cab
Hello Come in
It looks like all three will turn out the same
There's nothing I can do, is there?
A young plant...
that grow sideways...
can be reshaped this way or that way
Do you know, Madam? In Japan...
young watermelons are grown in wooden boxes
so they can become...
square watermelons
Thank you It's not fifteen, it's fifty
No, he told me fifteen Who told you fifteen?
Your friend told me
I just told her and here's the board. It's fifty dollars
He told me very clearly, fifteen
Who told you fifteen? Your friend
No, you owe me money, you cannot go
No, I don't owe you money, he told me fifteen
Honey, what's taking so long?
Who are you?
Who am I? I'm her husband
She owes us money
Is it true? No, I paid her already
She said she paid you already
Hey, boss
Mutton Satay
Naan bread Something to drink?
Water Milo
What were you doing there?
Same as you, ask about my fortune and love
And you?
Not love, not money. I don't believe in those things
I went to ask if Leo would turn out like his brothers
What did he say?
Don't worry, get a second opinion
Like a doctor?
I've tried everything already
Mrs. Wong took me to a temple
Master Lee is very accurate
All three are gay
But I can save him
There's nothing wrong with me
I want the best for them
But they're also right
why can't I have a normal family, grandchildren?
I've only got one son left
So I have to do something. Anything I can do, I must do
I'll help you
You? How?
Kim Chui and I talked all night
like a couple of teenagers
It was like we were doing something bad
We came up with a plan
My brother in law is expecting an exchange student
We steal her away from him
and put her in your house
You tell him he can't touch her
Just think, a romantic French girl in the house
Make her a forbidden fruit
You know young people today
The more they can't have something, the more they want it
It's a girl
She's French
French?
She's your age
I don't want a French girl my age in the house
You don't know what's good for you
I tell you this one's good for you
She's beautiful and smart
She can be your friend, help you with homework
Teach you French. I'll also have a temporary daughter
But you must behave yourself
You know boys your age
You must promise me one thing
I'm not interested
interesting friend
But you promise me not to do anything funny to her
Do something funny to her?
How did it happen?
I'm helping Kim Chui
You know his brother, Ah Leung? He suddenly divorced
He and his wife were expecting an exchange student
A French girl
But he can't have a young girl stay with him now
With Harry and Daniel gone
She can stay in Harry's room
Air France
Eleven eleven Confirmed
I think it's that way
let' go
Wait
Hold this
Don't move
Hold this
No, no, no...
Don't do homework
Leo...
Do you think...
Did you lock the door? Who's there?
Leo
Mrs. Fan?
Sabine? Hi
We didn't see you come out of the airport
Yes, I came out
We were waiting for you
How did you get in here?
What? Yes, of course
I just turn the knob and the door opened like magic
No one here, there was nothing to do
so I took a shower and brushed my teeth
You don't mind, I hope
I don't mind
Okay, thank you
I put my clothes on, okay? Yes
She's pretty, nice body!
I think she must have picked the lock
Did you run a check on her?
Run a check?
To see if she has a police record
What're you talking about? She's a philosophy student
Why do you stand like that?
What? Don't stand like this
I didn't steal anything
No, he's not saying you're a thief
He said...
He said we forgot to lock the door, so people might've come in
Right? No
You see, yes? Okay
This is for you
For me? Fruit wine
Thank you
This is for him
For you
For me? Yes, why not?
Open it
You like them? They fit you?
I think so
What is your name?
Leo
Oh no, no, no...
The paper is really old
You see, November 11th
This is the liberation of France
Very old paper? From the war
Wow, thank you
Keep it
Sabine, welcome!
I'm so happy you're in my house
Shake hands
Sabine blew in like a leaf on the wind
Oh, who is it?
Harry, my brother
I saw an immediate connection between them
I must have scared you Not really
Oh, sure
Okay, thank you, goodnight
Everything okay?
What was that about?
Remember, she's off limits
Good night
Leo
Make breakfast for Sabine when she gets up
Make her some French toast
There's orange juice in the fridge
Here's a set of keys for her
Give them to her
Sabine, everything okay?
Yes... Good morning
Good morning, you want some breakfast?
Yes... why not?
Leo will make you some breakfast later
I also gave him a set of keys for you
I go to work now
Did you drop something in the sink?
No
It's just that in France
the water spirals down in the opposite direction
Singapore is on the equator. So...
I thought it would just...
go down straight
You mean the water goes down...
in a different direction in France?
Yes
That's interesting
The universe is amazing, Mrs. Fan
The what? The universe
Universe?
Good morning
This one is friendly
French toast just like my mother's
Oh, what's that?
Nasi Lemak, you want to try?
No, thank you
Okay
Delicious
Cheers
Jeff
Good work
Seng Bee
Leo
Excellent work
It was very sensitive, very perceptive
Your family sounds great in your paper
Class, listen up
Leo's essay here was very insightful
He portrayed his family as a tight unit...
even though they lived apart
I was very touched
Thank you, Ms Li
You let them talk to you like that?
It's alright, they're just teasing us
No, it's not alright
Let's get them
Hi, your mother called and said...
we're all going to her restaurant for dinner
Got into a fight?
Did you win?
Of course
Okay, good
Hello, Sabine
What happened to you?
I fell
Fell?
Sabine, you must try this
Our most famous dish
Hainan Chicken
Delicious
Leo, serve Sabine
Help Sabine
I'm sorry but...
I don't eat meat
No meat?
Don't worry, spicy vegetable tofu. It's vegetarian
Is that...
chili pepper?
Yes
I'm sorry but I don't eat spicy food
But the rice is okay
Too bad you can't eat, it's so nice
Yes, but... I've got the rice
Mrs. Fan, how long have you had this restaurant?
A very long time already
I raised all my boys with the restaurant
Before this, I started a small stall at a hawker center
Mrs. Fan came from a very rich
and wealthy family in China
Then she and her husband came over here and started a new life
I only look forward not backward
because the universe is amazing
Right? Sabine
She knows what I'm talking about
You have to report to the university tomorrow, right?
Yes
Leo, you can take her
I've got cycling practice tomorrow
All day?
You can finish early
You can take Sabine out tonight
You can show her young people's nightlife
Sabine?
Yes, why not?
This is young people's nightlife? Are you trying to be funny?
Scared? No, I like it
I like it here too
Welcome to the home of the dead
So, why did you bring me here?
I thought you said you liked new experiences
Yes, but I've had this experience in France too
I go to the cemetery all the time
You know, this is the same
No, it can't be true
James! What are you doing there?
This is freaky
I can imagine
Just a second
You promise to call me? We'll grab something to eat
Call me
What is it? The light
Shine it... there
Look at its spiral
Come on, sit down
This is incredible. I've never seen anything like this
It's one in a million
What are you saying?
Almost all the snails in the world have...
anticlockwise spirals
It's maybe one in a million that runs this way
Maybe it's worth a lot of money
How do you know?
I'm French
Ready for jacuzzi
Good morning, I really want you to try my duck rice
I picked the best duck myself. Try it
What are you doing here?
To get you to try this
You want me to try your duck rice?
Of course
At nine o'clock in the morning?
Yes
Don't you think it's too early?
What do you mean?
You know what I mean
You know what I usually do at this hour
You're preparing your chicken rice
And then?
What are you doing here if you know?
You want to steal something?
I see
You see, do you?
We already said we cannot go to each other's restaurant...
when we're preparing our dish
You have your secret, I have mine. Fair competition
Come on, that was ten years ago
I don't want to steal your secret
Tan Kim Chui, you want my recipe?
I sell it to you and then I retire
Just because we're doing something together
doesn't mean we have to do this
Business is business
Leave your duck there
and maybe somebody will try it later
I'm depressed
I'll just leave it here
Give me some comments afterwards
I won't eat it
I know you will
It's hot. Why don't we take the bus?
I like to walk. I don't like to pollute the environment
Good morning
Can I help you?
I have received your confirmation. I am here to enroll
My name is Sabine Tavernier
Okay, this isn't working
What I want to say is...
I'm here And you are?
I just told you
Of course you have
Maybe you could tell me again?
Something wrong?
Strange
I feel something
What?
I hear a dog
Where are you going?
Those bastards! I knew it
Are you okay?
Are you holding up, my darling?
You're not too hot?
Are you too hot?
Don't worry
Leo, come on! Keep talking to him
What are you going to do? What are you doing?
I don't want to be here when the cops come
Okay, go get some water
Have you ever heard of law in Singapore?
Caning?
If you're in Singapore, you can't do this. You better stop
Alright, you're worried about the cops coming
I'll go call the police
You saved the dog
Don't mention it
Thank you. You are wonderful
I brought up Leo well
but good guys always finish last
Not this time...
Ready? Yes
Leo's only in secondary school
He has no time for a girlfriend
So have you talked to Sabine?
Sabine, that girl has so much pride
She likes Leo a lot but won't admit it
Then why did she suddenly ask you something like that?
She wants to know if Leo likes her
Also she wants to know if she can date Leo
Then what did you say?
I told her Leo's too young to date
especially living together
What will people say, right?
We'll talk about it later
More tea? Yes
Sabine. Yeah, right
Leo likes her
What can I do?
He's only in secondary school
He asked me if he can date her
He knows I worry about his schoolwork
Even if I let him... he's so shy
Anyway, I don't think Sabine really likes him
He likes her but she doesn't
What can I do?
Oh, my god
What's happened to you?
No wonder you don't listen very well
You have all this stuff inside your ears
Very funny Feel better?
I thought you were against motor vehicles
because they pollute the environment?
Electric. You want to ride it?
No, thanks
So why are you studying on a Sunday?
Why aren't you out with a girl?
Study is important to me
Whoever falls in love with me will have to do it without me
Fall in love with you? Why don't you admit it?
I can see it in your eyes, you're the one in love with a girl
What's wrong with you?
Me? I think there's something wrong with you
I can see right through you. Remember? I'm psychic
Don't fall in love with me
I don't have time for you
Okay. Stop it. Let me tell you
I have a lover in France, his name is Michael
He's a really great guy
So you'll have to be pretty amazing to steal me from him
I don't want you
I don't want you either
Leo
What are you doing here?
I went to Batman's house for dinner
Hi, Harry
This is George. This is Leo
Leo, come with me to George's house. It's just around the corner
I have something to pass to mom
Here, take these
George is in the cookie business. Take as many as you want
Harry...
Close the door. You're letting all the air conditioning out
I'm so bad. I'm always making mistakes like that
How's mom?
Why don't you ask her yourself? I will
Just making conversation
She's the same
Is the girl from France pretty?
Sabine, she's weird
Listen, we're all a little queer
but if she's a nice girl, just go for it
Mom doesn't talk to you about anything
I'm going to try and be a dad and tell you something
Have you had sex yet?
I know it's an uncomfortable subject
but it's important to talk about it
Now that you have a girl living in the house
I want you to be prepared
Take these
You carry them with you all the time?
They were handing them out down the street
Have you thought about it?
Thought about what?
Having sex
Can I have more ice?
I'll get you more ice later. Answer me
Is there a girl you like? No
Yes, there is!
There must be someone you like
I know mom would really love to see you have a girlfriend
It'd make all our lives a lot easier
I ran into Harry. He gave these to us
Cookies? Why did he give us cookies?
His new friend makes cookies
I'll show you something
You know the water goes down...
in a different direction in France
Wait, let me speak! This isn't a conversation if only you talk
Oh shit, I've got hiccups
Darn it
Yes, yes, yes it's normal
Okay. Can't you understand that I can't call you every day?
Not your type?
How about Jimmy's sister?
She's very active, you like her?
Why is everyone so interested in my love life?
I've got a life other than that, you know?
Who else has talked to you about it?
It doesn't matter
I have something to tell you
Good luck
Hi, mom! Hi!
Here's some pocket money
No need
You think I cannot take care of my family?
Anyway, only me, Leo and Sabine left
Mother, I fly. That's my job
Yes...
You flew away
Mother
I want to talk to you
Isn't that Gigi?
It is Gigi
She's going over to Kim Chui's place
So nice to see you again!
How are you?
They say she's a lesbian
Really? Yeah!
You come for my new creation?
Yes, and I've brought someone with me
This is Denise, she's the food editor for the New Times
Really? Wow! I'll give you my card
Let me give you mine as well
Last time I didn't give you one
No, you didn't Thank you so much
Gigi has told me so much about your duck rice
It's the weirdest idea I've heard in a long time
I can't wait to try it
I'm so bored with traditional stuff like Hainanese Chicken Rice
Me too
Denise is actually looking for contestants for a cooking contest
Really?
I can't wait to taste you duck rice
Today, you won't be disappointed
Two duck rice... coming up
Hi, mom, you can't smoke in here
I'm not smoking
Don't wait for me tonight
I'm playing mahjong all night
Have some tea
You've got mosquitoes
It's because of the rain
Kim Chui, you are the big winner tonight
I know
Another eight rounds
Don't you want to go home and check?
Check what?
Check...
Let's play some more
It's raining
Come on...
Okay, another eight rounds
Jen, I heard your French girl is very weird
I heard she went to the University to register
All of sudden, she became crazy
Ran after a dog and tried to kill it
Really?
Kim Chui, where did you find her?
It's good for Leo to meet interesting girls
Better than making him drink superstitious stuff everyday
What about us Chinese girls?
I don't understand that French girl. What's so great?
They're more romantic, more cultured, more fun
Culture and romance, so cosmo...
This one never even left his street
I've won!
Sabine
Sabine, are you okay?
Yeah
Thank you
It's so late. My husband is going to kill me
Same here
Jen, you want a ride?
I'll help the loser clean up
You go home first
Okay, then we go first
Okay, Bye
Come
So...
why do you hate me?
Who said I hated you?
It's just that you being here means so much more
What am I doing here?
I should go
You can stay here, if you want
I'm trying to set my son up, not myself
Jen, I want to tell you something
What?
Life first, everything else second
I'm having my life
So what if somebody wants something from me?
Let me lie down...
in your nice massage chair
Light your cigarette?
I'm trying to quit
I...
Thanks for saving me
What do you want to say?
I...
I want to tell you...
I...
I have always loved you
Kim Chui, I can't
Why not?
Margaret
Kim Chui, it worked!
Take a look at this
Mr. Tan, are you ready for your interview?
Wait half an hour
I'm busy too. Talk to you later
What happened?
Nothing
I'd like to thank Leo and Sabine
for helping me to entertain you all today
I have an announcement to make...
I'll be leaving Singapore
I'll miss you all
I wish you all the best
Leo
It's you
We almost ran you over
That girl on the bike, was that Sabine?
Yeah, you haven't met her, have you?
And the other one must be Batman
I'm an expert at recognizing people's behinds
Is this your car? No, it's Gabriel's
He's in the toothpaste business
Leo, come over here. I want to tell you something
Don't worry. You're in good hands
I'd like to invite you to Harry's birthday party
I'm having it at my house
Bring your mom along also
I want to patch things up with Harry and your mom
Stop it
Shake on it
Leo, bring this home to mom
She'll like them. Peroxide toothpaste. Whitens the teeth
You better catch up with your friends
Where did you go?
Please come in
Where did you go? We turned around and...
you were gone
I ran into Harry. Why didn't you wait for me?
Maybe because we didn't know where we lost you?
You could've called me, right?
Where?
At home or at restaurant
We went to the cemetery
You went to the cemetery?
Little Leo, don't be so dramatic
Thank you for the visit, it was very, very nice
Thank you, goodbye!
Some people still haven't tried your dish?
Yes, but only those who got scared by my dish
Threatened? Competition?
No, they actually love my cooking
It's just that their mind is not opened yet
How did you come up with this idea of Hainan Duck Rice?
One day, I was just thinking of my friend
Your friend?
And her children too
Okay, you're going to have to explain that
As a chef, you always try to create new dishes
One day, I said if my friend were the Hainan Chicken Rice...
then her children would be the Hainan Duck Rice
Sit down, sit down
Stop looking
Sabine, for you
We have to go
What?
So much food here You should eat more
So skinny
Batman's leaving today, we've got to go to the airport
Batman?
I thought you two were going to a movie
Finish the food first
Your mother has no customers. You'd better not leave
Eat
Thank you
Man, thanks for coming
Guys... one more race?
Jen
I want you to try my duck rice
Aren't you crossing the line again?
Don't get me the wrong way
I want you to try my new food. It means a lot to me
What happened to your place? Closed down?
No, I'm expanding. I just bought the shop next door
It's under renovation. Opens in two weeks
When I reopen, make sure you come
Leo
Look, a cooking contest
Come with me
You'll get lots of publicity. You'll become famous
Kim Chui
I want to talk to you
Kim Chui
I want to tell you something Yes?
Thanks for helping with Leo and Sabine. They're doing great
Your business is doing well
That's exactly what I want to talk to you about
Wait... Let me speak
I'm not looking for a husband. I had one before
I want to be fair to you
I know sometimes you're very lonely
Wait...
I don't need men
Men always bring me trouble
I don't mean you. Your whole sex
I only want to take care of Leo. He's my everything
You're always looking out for me
please don't be so nice, Okey?
That's what I like about you
But I don't believe you
It's true. I'm sorry
Leo, what happened?
What happened?
Did something happen to Sabine?
It's not about Sabine
Look at me
It's because of Batman
My God, it's because Batman left
Leo... come back!
Leo
After that night, I hardly saw Leo
Life is funny, sometimes when you lose something...
...you gain something else unexpectedly
Sabine became like a daughter to me
Nothing seems to bring her down.
I've learned so much from her
If it weren't for her
I don't think I would've gone to Harry's party
Be careful
Mom, why are you limping?
Where's Leo?
Happy birthday
Good evening
Mom, this is Gabriel. Gabriel, this is my mom
Mrs. Fan, I'm really glad you could make it
Harry really wanted you to come
Very nice hospital
Thank you
Your teeth, they're so white
Are they?
I use your toothpaste
Mrs. Fan, these are my friends Jill and Raymond
Raymond Nice to meet you
Anne, come over here. This is Harry's mom, Mrs. Fan
I'm Harry's mother
Introduce her to those guys
Are you sure? Yes, trust me
Okey!
Mrs. Fan, I have three more friends...
Boys, come over here
Hi, Gabriel
You guys look cute tonight So do you
I want to introduce someone special
This is Harry's mom, Mrs. Fan
This is Lenny, Benny and Kenny
Oh my God, I didn't know Harry's mom looked so young
How do you maintain such beautiful skin, Jen?
I scrub my face with soap
Soap. We have to try that tonight
What happened to your foot?
I sprained it Oh dear
You shouldn't stand. You've got to rest
Get her a chair
Auntie, what do you want to drink?
Tea's fine
Tea?
Not here
Nurse. I think I know what to get you
Give her a morphine shot
Auntie, say ah...
What was it? I don't know
Happy Birthday Thank you
So, what can I do for you?
Where's Leo?
In trouble
What kind of trouble?
Trouble with your mother
How?
I'm not sure, but when Batman left
He didn't seem very well
and your mother saw him like that
Now, she doesn't want to talk to him
He doesn't want to talk to her
Is he in trouble?
Okey?
My bag?
Your bag
Thank you Okey!
Good Bye, Aunit! Bye...
Would you like a drink?
Tiger Beer
Tea
They are nice
Yes
They are all gay
I know
Let me tell you your fortune
Give me your hand, Okey!
Better be good
Close your eyes
I see you and all your sons...
happy together
Four of you standing...
All individuals but...
all connected
This time it's Tim and Daniel. The second time in Taiwan's history
Tim is a native of France working in Taiwan and Singapore
which is where he met flight attendant Daniel Fan
The two attracted attention when they registered their marriage
and they plan to hold their celebration later this month
I wanted to tell you but...
I didn't know there was going to be reporters
And...
Tim is a good person
Mother, please
I can't stand this
Can you say something please?
Don't do it
Why?
So your mother won't have to suffer
I'm very sorry...
but I've changed my mind
the wedding is off
Daniel, let me talk to her It's not a good idea
Let me try to talk to her. We're the same age
I think she'll listen to me
She thinks she's a failure
Jen
I want to tell you
You're wrong
Thank you
When you signed up for the exchange program
You didn't know it was going to be like this
I believe I signed up for what signed up for me
That's very Chinese
I was Chinese in one of my past lives
I was a donkey in my past life
I'm still a donkey in this life
Shut up
What did you say?
Why do you treat your own sons like this?
Do you even know what's happening in our lives?
All you care about is yourself
Why?
Get out!
Out... all out!
Mother
everything is going to be okay
Please...
go back and rest
Mother
I hope you know we love you
Now, you must be very happy
Kim Chui...
See you at the cooking contest
Sabine
Remember what you...
told me about me and...
my boys? Yes
I said you'd be happy
I'm not going to let this affect me
I'm going to keep on going...
keep on fighting
You know?
When you told me...
...water goes down differently in France
I just thought you could teach us so many things
Mrs. Fan
I'm sorry but...
The water doesn't really swirl in the opposite direction in France
I can't teach you anything you don't already know
What do I know?
The only thing I know is to make my chicken rice
It's my way of life
It's my way of surviving
That night
I had a dream
Let me tell you your fortune
I see you and all your sons
happy together
Four of you standing...
All individuals but...
all connected
Mrs. Fan
Eleven
eleven, make a wish...
Sabine left as quietly as she came
Sometimes I wonder if she was ever here
All the things she said...
will stay with me forever
On that day, November 11th
I made a wish...
Why did you call off the wedding, Daniel?
Go away!
What are you doing? Say something
Leave my son alone
Go away!
Get off!
This way
That way
Stop it!
Go away!
Daniel
Are you okay?
I'm okay, mother
Daniel
Who's got a band aid?
Does it hurt?
It's okay, mother. I'm fine. Thanks!
You okay?
Yes, I'm fine
Are you okay? You were great out there
Mr. Tan, it's time for you to go
Kim Chui
You too
Thanks, mom. Good luck
We'll send you good energy
Here's our distinguished panel of judges
From the Meritus Mandarin Singapore
Singapore's very own chicken rice king, Steven Low
And next we have a great beauty, Gigi
an internationally acclaimed superstar
Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome
Contestant number two, Mrs. Jen Fan
Her specialty is Singapore's very own...
signature dish, Hainanese Chicken Rice
If you like spicy food, you'll love Chili Crabs
Ladies and gentlemen
please welcome contestant number three, Mr. Lim Ah Leong
Now we have contestant number four, Mr. Tan Kim Chui
He'll be cooking a dish that's the talk of the town
something we have yet to taste
Hainanese Duck Rice
My apologies, ladies and gentlemen
Mr. Tan cannot come tonight. He'll be replaced by Mr. Leo Fan
I suppose it's alright because the dish remains the same
Our final contestant this evening, Mr. Iskanda with Roti Prata
Contestants, are you ready?
Your time starts... now
First we have the Hokkien Fried Prawn Noodles
The secret lies in the correct amount of gravy...
added to the noodle when you're frying it
Too much or too little and you're going to spoil the taste
If you like spicy food, I would strongly recommend Chili Crabs
It's been called the classic dish of Singapore
Roti Prata, an Indian dish but enjoyed by all races
Next, we have the Hainanese Chicken Rice
It originated from the Hainanese immigrants in Singapore
This dish is not from Hainan island in China
It's a Singapore dish
And finally the Hainanese Duck Rice
The new addition to the local dishes
but we have yet to taste it
and how different is it from chicken rice? We'll see
Massage
Put it in
I have to move on, there is a lot of the world to see
I'm going to help people. I think I have a gift
My family's just going through a phase. It'll pass
I know but my time is up I have to go
Where? It doesn't matter where
We'll never forget each other
Life first Things second
Live your life and don't you stop for anyone
Well done, contestants
You may now present your dishes to our panel of judges
We have five different local dishes
vying for the top prize of $5,000
And coming up right now is of course
Singapore's signature dish, Hainanese Chicken Rice
followed by Chili Crabs and Roti Prata
Thank you
Well, there's one missing dish
Hainanese Duck Rice, Mr. Leo Fan
Before I submit this dish...
I would like to do one thing first
Mom, I made this especially for you
Would you try it?
It's delicious
Don't cry, I love you
Thank you
Our winner tonight...
is Mrs. Jen Fan
Thank you
They're your... My sons
Your kids. Come on up
Congratulations, Mrs. Fan
How do you feel about winning tonight's competition?
I didn't want to win
You didn't...?
I wanted my son to win
Spoken like a loving mother. How very touching
We've come to the end of the program
We hope you have enjoyed yourselves. See you again soon
A picture paints a thousand words
Take a picture with your mom
Congratulations, mom
Thanks
Why don't you wait for me in the dressing room?
Congratulations
Were you afraid of competing with me?
Where's Sabine?
Sabine?
Sabine went to live life
Life must come first
It's funny, I had a dream about her last night
Kim Chui
I want to tell you...
Your duck rice...
was really good
Really?
Help me look for my necklace
THE END Subtitles by: Reklame11