What is that?
You know the big picture I drew you?
It's called a construction plan!
You're supposed to follow it when you build
It's more or less the same!
Just a little bit different!
A little bit different is wrong!
Just because it's not collapsing doesn't mean it's right!
Why do you need an architect for it?
You're not going to follow the plan!
And the electrical engineering! I don't think that...
Wait...
I'll sent you a report this morning!
Right!
We'll talk about it later!
Talk to you later!
Oh, shut up!
What's so funny?
It's because you're so picky!
It's really a mess!
We're going to Shun Tak in a few days.
What am I suppose to do with this?
Don't worry, everything will be fine!
I really don't understand,
you're just going back with an old maid.
Why should I have to come along?
Sharing together!
In fact, I've never met her before,
she brought up my father,
so, I'm returning her favor now.
Breast-feeding?
How come breast-feeding?
She claims she's been single all her life, she's a virgin!
I'm not interested in old virgins,
better keep her for your father.
Great! I'll tell him!
Oh, I'm scared!
Can you imagine a life without sex?
No, I can't!
Go to bed earlier!
Aren't you coming?
I'm tired...
I'm not...
Come on, go to bed earlier!
Who are you?
Hey, you're...
Master's daughter, Wai!
Here's your room...
and the washroom,
you can take your bath brush your teeth...
I did that all before I came!
You've had dinner?
I brushed my teeth after I ate!
Tell me if you need anything.
I'll get Lanly to do it.
Keep an eye on her,
and don't let her in my room! OK!
Yes, Madam.
I won't mess up your things.
Hello! Put that down, go away!
Your English is not bad!
I've been working for a European family,
simple English I can still handle!
I'll ask Lanly to go shopping with you tomorrow.
You're going back to retire!
Don't worry! I won't bother you again.
Hey, you're so excited just now!
Kiss like a starving wolf.
But... he doesn't seem to enjoy it!
You shouldn't peep.
It's a public area!
You don't need to press your face against the window!
It's very rude!
It's too dark,
my eyesight is not good!
How long have you been together?
Two years? Three?
Why don't you get married!
I still have many things to do!
You're so interested in men,
I wonder how you can stayed single for so many years.
Foon,
It's your whole life!
You should think over it.
First brush for blessing,
Second for longevity,
Third for freedom,
Fourth for innocence,
Fifth for strong-minded,
Sixth for friendship,
Seventh for luck,
Third for freedom,
Fourth for innocence,
Fifth for strong-minded,
Sixth for friendship,
Seventh for luck,
Eighth for peace,
You won't regret! Look!
Open the door!
What do you want?
Get Foon out of here!
Don't worry!
Stop fooling around!
Our master is waiting for you! Come with us!
What!
Nonsense!
Where's your manners?
Men are not allowed in this house!
Unless you're not men!
Right, you're not a man!
What a shame your master is a snob,
asking you
to come and grab a girl!
Right!
Damn it!
Old fool! Tell them what you want.
It's not Master's idea,
I want my daughter back!
Dad, I won't marry him!
Shut up! Selfish!
Come with us! Leave her alone!
Let me go.
Ridiculous, how can you do that!
Don't come over!
Little pig!
Stop that!
Get out...
Don't come over!
Stop that!
Don't be silly!
If your daughter dies,
you must return the money to our master.
I don't care if you kill yourself
Just go to hell
Father, say something
What shall we do now?
What can I do! Return the money!
Don't ask me, ask her!
Foon...
I beg you...
please, go with them...
and say sorry to the master!
Foon... that's what it is like being a girl!
Kill yourself if you like!
Don't waste our time!
Hey! Is it enough? That's all I have now!
Money...
She's really generous.
Forty-six! More than enough!
Take the money and go!
Foon won't be marrying anyone.
Don't bother us again Or else, I'll report this!
You
Let's go!
Don't cry, come on!
Don't worry, we'll take care of Foon.
Don't worry
Wait a minute, I'll go with you.
Why don't you go for lunch?
The Boss will bring a harlot here today.
I wonder what she looks like!
And...
They're coming!
What's so special about a silk factory,
it's wet and steamy.
I like the smell.
You can see more clearly up there. Good
Boss...
your telex!
Who is it from?
I don't know!
Forget it!
Hey! Mind your business first!
I'll be right back. Good
Hey, you're right,
the mistress gave him money
to send the boss out!
So, the mistress's will be here anytime.
She's in trouble then!
You better go now, Madam,
it's a trap.
The boss's wives are coming.
So, you are Wan?
Aren't you ashamed?
Sleeping with so many men,
and now you want to seduce my husband?
It doesn't matter how many men I have slept with.
The most important is,
your husband only wants to sleep with me now!
He been using brothels since he was eight years old,
although he headed the family business at thirteen,
he hasn't changed this habits
Many Trollops thought they'd catch him,
but in the end, some died heart-broken.
Really?
But he always claims that he is willing to die for me!
Okay! What's the deal?
This factory!
Hey,
who do you think you are!
Don't argue anymore,
master will be coming back soon!
Let me remind you, you won't be spoiled long!
My husband is a playboy
He has seven wives already!
I'll be the eighth!
You...
fine...
Go! What a mess. Let's go!
It's alright now
Don't you want that?
I'm not ready!
You don't love me?
Don't be silly!
Let's get married then.
I really love this place,
Pay the deposit!
Wait!
We still have to go to Shun Tak tomorrow!
Right! What if somebody else bought it!
We can look for other places!
Why?
Why? Tell me!
It's OK!
Wai...
Wai... I'm in love with someone else!
What?
I can't control myself.
I...
Wai!
Do you know where she is? Oh, yes...
We'd planned to go today! Oh, yes...
What's the use of keep saying yes! Oh, yes...
Give me her office telephone number! Oh, yes...
No! We must report to the police!
No!
Yes! Yes! Hey, she's back.
Where've you been? I nearly called the police!
Let's go now!
I'm not going!
Why! Everything is planned!
I'm sick!
You're just unhappy...
Hi, sir... Hi, Lanly!
What's wrong?
What do you want?
You're returning the keys?
Here's your ferry tickets to Shun Tak.
Oh! No!
We go to Guangzhou first! Return it! We're not going by ferry,
we'll take the train.
I'm not going anywhere!
Hey! You promised your Dad!
Just leave me alone!
Wai.
Do you know how I feel?
Don't say that!
No...
Don't say that! Calm down.
We can start again.
You want to go to the Silk Road, right?
We can go together afterwards!
Give me some time...
I need to think it over!
Your report is okay...
you decide it...
and... don't forget your electricity bill...
they nearly cut your electricity last time,
and... the ball match you want to watch...
I've asked JoJo to buy the tickets
and also...
I'll wait for you here...
I love you!
Don't waste time on him,
Stop lecturing me please!
Have you ever been in love before?
You know what they're thinking?
Yes, right
You think about it, it's none of my business.
Foon, Eighth mistress is looking for you!
I'll be there!
I'll be out for a while!
Combing her hair again!
I don't know! Don't go, Foon!
Beware of people's promises
It's okay, don't worry.
She's inside. Okay.
Foon!
Mistress!
They paid the barb to ruin my hair,
so as to stop me from going with Yiu Chung in the Dragon Boat Festival
What can we do now?
You help me
Excellent!
I've something for you!
No, I still owe you money!
Hey, I've said forget it!
Come on, sit down.
Mom gave these earrings to me when I was sold to the pander.
I'd promised myself,
it will be a gift to someone who is really nice to me!
Are you angry with your mom?
There was no choice,
I just want to have a simple marriage!
I can see that Master Chan loves you!
Yiu Chung?
I'm only the eighth,
the ninth or the tenth will be coming anytime!
I just want to have a firm status
before they come.
Don't be so upset.
Hey! Look at yourself, you've got a pretty face!
What a pity that you won't get married!
If I can't marry someone I love! I'd rather...
You've got a boyfriend?
Who is he?
I've something to do. I must go now.
She's the first,
the second,
the third,
the fourth,
the fifth,
the sixth,
the seventh,
the eighth.
Nice to meet you.
Let's get on the boat first.
Mr. Chan, that boat seems to be a little bit crowded,
shall Eighth Mistress...
Yes... sure!
Wan, come with us...
This way...
Hey! Stop pushing... mind your step!
Be quick, Shing, it's nearly time!
We'll meet here afterwards,
okay?
Give me
This wouldn't happen if we went to Shun Tak directly.
Why should we go to Guangzhou!
I'd be a millionaire, if I knew the lottery number!
But we need a taxi now!
You want to stay here?
Blaming is useless, try the other way to get a taxi!
Great! You try then! I'm useless.
Oh! Nobody cares... no justice!
What's the matter? I don't know!
Old lady, are you okay? What's the matter?
No body helps me... no justice!
What happened, old lady?
Tell me. No justice
She... She... Me...
she and I try to get a taxi,
but it was grabbed away every time.
I'm old already, I just want to go home!
No body helps me... no justice!
Calm down, how long have you been waiting?
A long... long... time!
Choi, call the station!
Don't worry, old lady,
the cab will be coming soon.
Bye! Take care!
You're so nice, officer!
Not at all!
Thank you very much! Bye!
Sha-Men please!
You told me to do so!
How can you do that? They...
Forget it!
It's just another way to handle it!
Getting angry doesn't help!
It's the same as life, just take it easy,
there is not only one...
only one taxi around you!
I won�t just get in any taxi.
We're doing business,
she shouldn't come along!
She has to set my hair.
Otherwise, I won't be going.
That's impossible! You must got with me!
Don't you have seven of the choices?
You are the only one presentable!
If I get the business this time,
my relatives won't
look down on me anymore!
In fact, you don't need to rely on them.
I'm sure you can, it's a hunch!
You are teasing me.
You're the best dancer I've ever met.
She can dance so well
because she'd wearing our silk!
Well, I mean...
our workers are mostly compel-girls,
I was told that silk made by virgins is specially fine
I haven't decided yet,
maybe Mistress can take a rest
for a while, we'll discuss it in detail!
This way please,
Officer... it's...
what's the matter?
You dance very well!
Really? Come on, let's dance.
I can't.
I'll show you.
You'll be the man
You'll be the woman.
The beat is... one, two, three.
Let's try!
One, two, three...
It's wonderful!
I've never danced before, it's fun.
What a big house! It's so beautiful.
Yes... but it's so bleak
Master Chan?
It's your husband's idea!
Did she leave? Still there?
Go!
Go away!
Stop! Stop!
Hey, come in.
What! Isn't she coming to Guangzhou fist?
She agreed to go to
Shun Tak by ship directly,
since her health cannot support her travel by train!
How is she now?
Don't worry, she is being looked after all the way.
You should have told me, so I didn't need to come here!
I can't afford such a waste of time!
I'm sorry!
Sorry? Taking a ship will make her feels even worse.
Inconsiderate
Are you meeting someone here?
You haven't seen each other for a long time?
Do you know about this building?
It must belongs to someone rich.
It was the Military headquarters.
I've been here...
I have never known such heavy rain to fall here before.
So miserable!
Five hundred people died in Guangzhou.
Rain can he so disastrous.
Why don't we donate some money,
we might get on the news!
Oh, yes!
Good idea!
So many people died in Guangzhou,
why didn't she?
Can you get we if you keep lying in bed?
Don't bother them!
I heard that seven pigs died here!
It's not true?
What are you talking about?
I said many animals died, why are you still alive?
You...
Yiu Chung...
Man!
I'd get you a business!
Business! What type?
Probably dealing in bed!
This is for Yiu Chung!
You're insulting him. You said his woman cheated on him!
If it's true,
maybe he's willing!
If you're wrong, he'll hate you!
Not only a slap,
maybe even worse Can you bear it?
Am I right?
I was sold to the pander at thirteen,
I've tolerated numerous men!
Tall, short, old, young...
They don't scare me...
I thought I could settle down here,
but in fact...
it makes on difference!
Foon, let's get our things!
Stop there!
Who do you thing you are?
Coming and going as you wish!
You can's take a single penny with you!
This necklace looks nice!
You...
I'd made a big business deal today.
The Chan family will be forever rich.
This is no big deal.
Ridiculous, let me just drop dead...
It's raining so hard outside...
I wonder when it will stop!
Are you sure the ship will arrive in two days?
You've asked me five times already!
Hey, let's have dinner!
I'm wondering if she will still remember this house?
Everything remains unchanged according to your will!
Your ancestral house was kept in good shape.
It's not an ancestral house!
It's a single-girl's house. Single-girls bought them.
You lived here before?
Let me redesign it for you.
I can make it more stylish, without changing its look.
Are you an architect?
So we should have a talk!
I'd planned to invest on building contemporary houses.
We might work on it together!
It's mine.
Hello... I'm dining with a Hong Kong architect now.
She has talent!
We'll be partners later! Okay... Bye!
Come on, let's eat.
Oh, I nearly forgot...
Keep it as pocket money!
No, I can't take that!
Take it, just take it!
Well... Thank you!
I'd bought you some brandy too. Good.
Brandy? Too strong for me!
Okay, just a little bit.
I bought several bottles for you
Don't be modest, cheers!
Don't waste it! I'll drink it for you!
Cheers!
Good! One more!
Cheers!
Don't drink anymore!
Cheers!
Don't drink so much!
Good!
You're wasting the brandy!
I did that for you!
Thank you! I can drink better than you do.
You said you can't drink.
I'm just being polite.
I also refused their money...
but it is in my pocket new!
Stop pretending anymore!
Getting drunk will not make you feel better.
It won't solve any problem!
Right! I knew that!
It has been four years!
I wonder if...
I should be more tender,
and listen to him more.
Men like women who listen.
I should have done that.
Just changing yourself doesn't help.
If we can start again,
I can give up my job,
my money...
I'll
I...
I'll... give anything, I just want to be with him!
Be more sensible!
You want him to stay with you,
but, it's his choice.
Love
It shares with two hearts!
He loved me!
Love will change!
I won't...
Hey, don't move! No one can see inside!
Stop pushing me! It's almost done!
Very itchy! Finished!
I really don't understand!
Aren't you girls not supposed to get married?
Why is she doing so?
It's called "Buying doors"!
Your soul will be settled peacefully if we do so!
I don't have to worry then!
In fact, I don't care,
I've got nothing to do now,
Chan's money will be enough for the rest of my life!
Settled peacefully? I'll have an answer this time
Stop saying such things!
You're so considerate!
That's why you are chosen as the bridesmaid.
Take care of yourself! I know that!
See you tomorrow.
Hey, did they boss you anymore?
Or have any hard feelings?
You'd better not come so often.
I'm not coming for them!
Don't bother.
Did you sew it safely
Sure. I sewed with double-thread!
I'm sure it cannot be torn!
How can you got to toilet then?
I'm not going!
Virginity is most important to us!
We can't even eat anything in their house,
or drink
Won't you starve?
Fill your stomach with this!
It's too bitter.
You must behave carefully!
We'll check the threads when you come back.
Right!
No problem! I've got scissors in my hand!
And I'll kill all those natty men!
Me too!
Keep it for me!
Don't be late
Hurry up! Hurry up!
My gown!
Quick! Quick!
No time to dress up...
Quick come and help me with it!
Put it on!
Who is the bridegroom?
I don't know, we'll be arriving soon.
They are coming!
I've seen this lantern before...
Ah! Dragon boat festival! Right?
Do you remember that, Foon?
Get out of here!
Hey, you married a man!
The bridesmaid is better!
Out!
What? That's the bridegroom's place!
It's my money supports your family!
Or else, this house will be sold?
You guys can still fool around here?
You're really crazy!
You hate men when you're alive,
but then you need a son to take care of your grave!
So you pay us to get
another woman for a son.
Why don't you do it yourself!
Right! Do it yourself!
Out!
Stop arguing please!
Okay! But after a drink with you!
Leave me alone!
Where're my scissors? Leave me alone!
Just have a drink with me!
Go away!
What are you doing?
Go away!
Stop it!
Get out!
You're spending her money, and you're on her side now!
Why don't you call her mom?
Get out!
What's the matter?
Have a drink with us.
Out!
Out...
Stop them!
What's going on? Get out!
All Out...
What have you done?
They're not educated,
please don't be angry.
Out!
Goodnight!
Don't bother me.
Go inside.
Paying for troubles!
I just want to go home!
Foon, go to bed!
Do you remember that lantern?
I promised to give you,
I'm still keeping it in my room.
I hope I can give it to you one day!
But what else can I do?
I can only keep a lantern, but not you,
the one I have loved since my childhood!
I want to be with you all my life!
It's really dangerous!
I was also caught by two men,
and I couldn't help Foon.
Luckily, Shing was there, one against four...
they were all beat-up and bleeding,
eyes were punched and arms were broken!
Wow! So dangerous!
Of course! And then?
And then, they were driven out by Shing!
Otherwise, we wouldn't have kept our virginity!
The threads are not cut!
Haven't you got scissors?
I left it on the boat after cutting my toenails.
You're so careless!
Foon must have been frightened last night!
See how tired she is!
Sure! She must have stayed awake the whole night!
Ah! Foon, I saw you went out last night,
where've you been?
Toilet!
Toilet... I need to go too...
Hey! The threads have not been cut...
I've waited for two days!
Cut it first... hey, wait!
You look so tired
Eat something first.
I've bought your favorite sour melon,
they said you went out last night,
wasn't it dangerous?
I haven't eaten for two days, I'm starving!
Very delicious!
What happened to your collar? Nothing!
Let me have a look! Nothing!
Let me see it! Nothing!
I sewed it,
because it was torn.
What happened last night?
Where've you been?
Foon, what's the matter, Foon?
Sis Woon, I slipped,
Can you get me some ointment?
This is very quiet place,
please be considerate!
I'm willing to...
Who? How can you do that?
How can you do that, you're combed-girl!
We grew up together,
you should understand how we feel!
Don't you know that...
you'll have to die if someone knew it!
I don't care, I love him!
How about me...
Bless us!
What are you doing?
I don't know!
We're women. It's impossible!
Foon...
I thought only a man will make disappoint me
Sorry,
Hi! I've reserved a room.
Ms Lau, you should have been here yesterday
Right
We have to charge for yesterday also!
Wasting money! Stay at my place, it is much better!
Any messages for me?
Just a moment, please! Thank you
It is beautiful here!
Hi! It's me.
Okay... people are starring!
Hey Ms, you haven't finished it yet!
Let me do it!
She won't even know who her father is now.
His surname is Lau. Really?
He is very handsome!
Handsome men are not reliable!
Wai, listen to me!
Wai!
I...
Stop it! Stop it!
No!
Stop it!
Sorry! It's okay!
No...
Wai, I'm going to New York tomorrow!
I don't understand!
OK... I'm flying to New York with her!
No!
Wai, No
Clam down!
No!
I want to make things clear,
that's why I'm here!
No... You can't leave me... no...
Easy! Alright!
Okay,
I'll give you two... a week!
You don't understand!
A month, at the most!
I'm going to marry her.
Are you okay?
You take good care of yourself, okay?
What is it? Am I going too far?
Let's chat!
I'm pregnant
Let's leave here... go to Hong Kong
Or anywhere,
where no one recognizes us!
I can't earn my living without the fishpond!
Where can I go?
Everything's finished.
We'll be sentenced to death!
It's over... everything is over...
I hurt my family,
myself...
and you!
Never mind, I can handle it
Foon!
No
Who is it?
Who is it!
She won't listen!
Please tell her that
I'll write to her when I reach there
And tell her to take care.
What happened? Nothing!
What are you doing? Nothing!
You want to die?
Dying for someone who doesn't love you!
Give me your hand!
No!
He won't come back,
even if you died!
Give me your hand!
It's not worth it
Give it to me!
Does it hurt?
You're going to die, why care about me!
Give me your hand!
Give it to me!
I'm sorry...
There are so many men in this world,
someone must love you!
It's worth dying for the one who loves you!
Don't be silly!
Does it hurt?
Don't tell my father!
Please, don't tell him!
Silly girl.
Mistress...
What's the matter?
Mistress, someone is looking for you.
Who? I don't know!
Get me a blanket quickly!
Please, write to him for me one more time.
He replied!
What does he say?
When will he come to see me?
He won't be coming!
He doesn't want to leave his fishpond!
That's the end of the affinity.
He says he can only repay you in the next life.
No, it's no true.
You're lying!
I'm not!
You can ask somebody also to read it.
I'm not the one who lied to you, it's your man!
He doesn't want you anymore!
No.
Are you crazy?
What are you doing!
What happened to you! It's human life.
You're not animals or any creatures!
How can you ruin you life!
Don't you think it was easy to save you life?
I've spent all my money doing it
And you're going to die for a man who doesn't love you!
Did you ever think about me?
How did the whole ship sink?
Many people died,
lots of dead bodies floating in the sea.
What a tragic...
Why did it sink, mom?
You're too small to understand!
What are you talking about?
The ship they said was due to
arrive today sank
They were very anxious!
Where's aunty Foon?
She went to the hospital with Grandpa!
Two bowls of dumplings
Okay.
Foon...
Coming!
Two bowls of dumplings
Finished?
Oh! Bombing again!
You bully guys will die from diarrhea!
But you won't if you pay!
Everything's fine!
Don't be so angry!
People are always eating but not paying!
And Japanese bombing all the time
We can stay here no longer
Where can we go?
I prefer staying instead of drifting as a refugee
I'm going to fetch water!
Just serve yourself!
You're here in Guangzhou!
Where are you seven pigs?
Aren't they always after you?
The eldest one died of plague.
The others are still in the pigsty.
I've got two tickets to America,
and I'm just wondering who I should take with me.
But now, I've decided!
You think I'll go with you?
The Japanese will start firing soon!
Guangzhou will be over run
You're a clever woman,
you should plan for yourself!
The ship will be leaving the day after tomorrow!
You have heard of the Nanjing's massacre?
Life is really miserable!
When shall I pick you up?
See you on board.
It's a bit cold!
No matter where you go, it will bless you.
Foon
Promise me, don't look back after you board.
Don't worry about me!
Foon, I won't go without you!
I don't want you to die because of me.
The Japanese will be coming soon!
If this ticket is going to separate us,
I don't want it.
You're no afraid?
I'd rather let you go.
Without you, I won't be going
You take half, so we're no going anywhere.
Hey, it doesn't look like a half.
Yeah! It's like two tickets.
We can go together!
Let's try!
Tickets?
Here!
Hey, I'll pay triple for it, give me the ticket
No!
Go inside! Quick!
Stop it! It's my ticket!
Give it back to me!
Fake ticket! Don't go.
I'm worry about you, I'm afraid you...
We're leaving.
Foon...
Foon... I'm here!
Foon, I'm here!
Wan...
Foon... Come on, it's dangerous!
Foon...
Come on, it's dangerous
Wan... hold on!
Foon! Stay there, I'm coming!
Foon! Wait for me! Wait, Wan!
Wan!
Please don't!
Wan!
Wan...
Wan
Wan...
You're very dangerous just now!
But I've your blessing!
The Japanese are going to blow up the pier!
I don't expect them to come that soon
Foon, go away!
Quick, go away!
Excuse me!
Have you seen
an old lady of my age?
I can't even look after my wife. How will I know?
Was Wan killed by the bomb?
No,
maybe it is my sister, Foon.
So, she is...
She's Wan.
She won't believe Foon is dead
unless we find her dead body.
So, we keep looking for her.
All the way when we fled.
Later... Wan knew that we were having difficulties,
so, she sent us money, as my sister, Foon, did.
From then on, we all treated her as our sister...
What is it?
Can't find her!
Maybe she sunk with the ship? Can't even find her body!
Calm down! It may not be the case.
Maybe she was not on deck or she escaped,
so, you can't find her here. Yes.
It anything happened to her,
the officer would have told us!
Right! Don't worry!
I'll check at the pier,
and you go back first!
Hey! Everything will be fine!
You've been waiting for her for so many years,
you shouldn't give up now!
Don't worry!
Because I keep mentioning Foon all the time,
some people make fun of me, and called me Foon!
Then, this name was called for many years!
In fact, I would rather have died instead of Foon! Hey!
Are you Foon? I'm Shing!
People said you're back from Hong Kong.
You still recognize me?
It's me, Shing!
Hey! Even your voice has changed!
Everything has changed, I even sold my fishpond!
Shall we stop the boat?
No need!
Hey, wait!
They're back.
May I have your attention please we are now in Fo Shan
Passengers may alight here.
Don't leave behind your belongings.
Thank you for traveling with us.
Have a nice trip!
May I have your attention please...
Nearly all aboard?
Foon's favorite sour melon!
I can buy some more outside!
Okay?
Where has she been!
When will I see her again!
Are you sure this is the train!
She changed her mind because she's afraid to go on deck!
I wonder what happened
Let's go back firs, and I'll check it out.
Right!
Don't worry! Let's go
She's fine!
Okay!
Is she...
I'm not sure!
It must be!
Are you Wan?
She keeps mentioning you.
I'll be over there,
you can find me in case you need any help.