Do you know how long I've waited at the airport?
Three hours!
Nowadays, few people are as generous as you.
Not bargaining for long distance taxi ride
This financial tsunami is really dreadful.
What's your line of work, mate?
Finance.
You are 0.3 seconds slower.
You're in competition soon.
You need to practice harder.
That's all for today. Swim back.
You are off?
Yep.
How about you? More classes?
No, I have a few things today.
Well, I'm off now.
Young man, nice body!
Like Michelangelo's David.
I was once young like you, but I am nothing now.
Have pity on this old man!
Let me give you a hand job in the sauna!
You're making slave wages as an instructor.
It won't take long.
Four thousand...
Six thousand...
Two thousand. No touching the private parts.
Boss, it is done.
Alright!
You guys want to sit down there?
Yeah!
Is it from the famous K.K. Tailor?
Sure!
Maybe get a round of Coronas?
Who knows?
When half is gone.
I don't know.
We got to back to there somehow.
Yeah, back on the water!
A little wake-boarding.
Saturday was gorgeous.
Where did you go?
Shek O,
For him is a must.
Yeah, not bad.
Wow man, sweet ride.
Hey Daniel!
The second hand cars are selling at ridiculous discounts here.
Even for this kind of babe.
You should buy one.
Enjoy the fall.
Take it with you when you return to Australia.
And sell for a profit there.
Enjoy the fall! You are such a sadist, man.
Come on!
Why do you come to such a place?
You don't even drink.
It's packed everywhere now.
You blame me for being late?
I didn't say anything.
Whatever, I don't care.
Here we go again.
You know I just hope the portfolio holds out.
I'm in trouble.
How about yourself?
Mine is doing very well.
Really?
Yeah!
One of the few. Where're you focusing then?
Yeah, Nigeria.
Daniel, you hear that!
Nigeria.
Emerging market.
Yeah.
Black gold, Daniel!
This is something interesting that we should maybe consider.
You are a survivor, young man.
Your unit saves the day.
With a bit of luck, I guess.
I know you are good.
But I am more impressed with your prudence.
To balance the aggressiveness in other aspects of my life.
Such as girls ...
... or boys.
Either way half the population is going to be disappointed.
Anyway, are you ready to sign for another three months?
That depends if Obama wins tonight.
I thought the Hamilton win is already enough for that.
It's a close call, boss.
I'll toss a coin and let you know next Monday.
What number have you got?
Ninety-seven.
Ninety-seven; Ninety-seven.
Good morning, master!
Want to kidnap me? I've got no money.
You kidnap me then. I have a day off.
I know you are rich.
I got to teach swimming classes at Morhill from 6:45am.
I can reach there in fifteen minutes by my motorbike.
How about your old crate?
Fifteen minutes from City West to South?
Let's give it a shot!
I thought you were caucasian.
I grew up in Shek O.
And went to Australia at fifteen.
When the airport was still at Kowloon City.
Date all the boys over there already?
Do I look gay?
I look gay then.
I don't care if you are or not.
Buying whatever you crave.
Chasing whoever you fancy.
Money really is power.
It's hard-earned money.
Oh, right.
Money? Piece of cake.
You've got an unique name.
My master gave it to me.
It is the name of a Japanese boy, I think.
"Kafka on the Shore", the novel by Haruki Murakami.
Kafka.
Have you read his "Metamorphosis"?
I don't know many English.
You can speak it.
My kung-fu master is "Gwai Lo", he teaches me.
I can teach you too.
I learn fast.
I can tell from the way you drive.
Hey, a bit too fast!
I'm hungry.
Stay put.
Good recommendation.
The noodle in tomato soup is excellent.
This food stall is supposed to go out of business.
Why?
Another victim of the financial tsunami maybe.
Why don't we check out the gallery?
Hey, isn't that you?
You recognize me naked?
It is pretty bold.
There was a gay film lately.
Not sure if it was called "Illegal Immigration" or...
"Permanent Residence"
So you're aware of it.
I didn't appear in the film.
I was just a model for their photo album.
I should order a few then.
I also work part time as a life drawing model.
Wow...you never have to get dressed for work then.
It's alright.
I work out a lot. I'm confident in my body.
But I don't know much about fashion.
Fashion? Piece of cake.
I can help you.
Hey, book it or leave it!
Right now, you won't find many broken bridges like this anywhere on earth.
Magnificent, isn't it?
I've been watching them close up the gap.
Chances are I'll be leaving for the airport via this bridge.
When?
I don't know. Life is unpredictable.
If I hadn't ran into you at the temple, I probably wouldn't have stayed.
I must be pretty important then.
You look different when you smile.
I can't accept it yet.
Sorry.
Sorry, I thought you...
You saw my girlfriend in the bar that day, although...
It's alright. I've dated girls before.
Oh, right.
Maybe when the bridge meets, there'll be no gap between us too.
Piece of cake.
Give me some time.
Anyway, thank you.
I'll pay you back for the suit when I get paid next month.
Take it as a gift for being my guide today.
No way, there was no such agreement.
Shall I waive your trainer fee forever?
Great!
Why didn't you call if you're not coming back for dinner?
Sorry, mom. Somehow I forgot.
Kafka, don't push yourself so hard.
Mom won't be around for long.
Mom, you didn't take your pills again?
You shouldn't do so.
I try so hard to...
Mom, I will let you live in comfort.
You must wait for me.
Mom, I've bought a suit today.
Is it from the famous K.K. Tailor?
Close!
Must be very expensive then.
You've got a job in office?
Close. I'll wear the suit for you next time.
You're quick.
Not as quick as you.
Hey, shower gel.
Thank you!
This shower head is out of order.
See! Your mind is somewhere else.
I met a man.
He seems to... want to make love to me.
I just knew you're a sodomite.
Please don't say that.
Whatever, I don't care.
When did we become like this?
It's always been like this.
Don't think just because I owe you a favour.
I have to repay it all my life.
I DON'T !!!!
Let's see who gets there first!
Okay!
All ye that labour and are heavy laden.
Come unto me.
And I will give you rest.
are you Catholic?
Has it shut down already?
Yes, long gone.
That's my primary school.
I was always late for school.
And the Sisters made me read The Hail Mary.
For at least two hours each time.
Here we are, my old home.
In those days, these walls were made of wood and iron.
Water leaked in during rainy seasons.
And the whole wall was eroded by termites.
My dad fixed them all.
These are cements walls now.
Look how solid they are.
We didn't have beds at that time.
There is a shed up there.
Dad made it.
That was decades ago and it's still sturdy.
What's this?
It's my brother's.
Look at this.
The whole pillar was destroyed by the termites.
We burnt them with fire.
And covered it again with wooden plates.
It's solid now.
We didn't have an air-conditioner then.
Miserable summertimes.
Sweating in the day.
Feeding mosquitoes at night.
Look at this fan. Over ten years old now.
My brother and I loved soft drinks.
But we didn't have a fridge.
This one is quite recent.
It's too dusty here.
Let's go!
What's the hurry?
A guest for our lunch?
My brother.
He lives here?
He works here.
Oh, right!
It's like heaven after passing through hell.
For many, a big company is already heaven.
If all good guys go to heaven.
Dad should be up there looking at us.
When I was small, still living in the wooden house.
One day after school.
Mom said Dad was framed by some bad cops and took his life.
From that moment on.
I realize that nobody on earth could protect us.
I learnt kung-fu.
To protect people important to me.
One. Two. Step forward and kick.
One. Two. Step forward.
This one from the back, then...
Your chin should touch the cue slightly.
Spread your fingers.
Relax!
Keep your eyes on the ball and aim.
Hey, it's in!
You're a natural.
- I reckon this will go in. - I think so too.
You're not as fast as me.
You want it? I'll give it to you then!
Are you really going to give it to me?
I'll give it back to you.
Ever since the first time I saw you, I could feel your loneliness.
That night, I broke up with my girlfriend.
I could see there's something wrong between you.
Everyone I've loved have abandoned me.
I won't abandon you.
Hey Daniel!
Can you take a look at this for me?
Yeah, can I do it tomorrow?
Are you leaving early?
Yeah, I'm going to head off.
Ok, don't do anything I wouldn't do.
Cheers, mate!
Hello good afternoon,
financial markets across the globe are in turmoil this afternoon.
After the collapse of one of the world's biggest investment banks,
Lehman Brothers...
Hey, does it really work?
Sure. Don't worry.
The rope is so heavy.
If you're scared, watch me jump first.
Scared of what? You're talking to a lifeguard here.
Don't be silly. We're jumping from a height of 73m.
From this height, the water will feel like concrete.
Oh, right!
I once contemplated jumping off Tsing Ma Bridge.
You owe me a life now.
Okay!
- Okay? - Go!
It's very high up here.
Take your time!
Be careful!
- Stand still. - Okay!
- Don't jump yet. - Okay!
Wait for me!
Sure, I'll wait for you.
How can I jump without you?
Okay, turn around.
- Okay! - Slowly!
- It's great, right? - So high.
It's great!
Let's do it again!
Why not?
I'll jump first this time!
Alright!
Lately beggars like that are sprouting up everywhere.
Really?
My friend has opened a new gay bar.
Shall we go there tonight?
Dumped by girls and switching to boys?
Sucking a banana in the morning.
Poking your ass in the afternoon.
Does it hurt?
Shall we go in now? The show is going to start.
- We are waiting for Daniel's friend. - Hurry!
Go and ask him. He is always late.
Daniel, where's your friend?
I don't know. I can't reach him.
You guys go first.
Okay!
I'll call you.
It's my treat.
What do you want?
I've got orange juice, water...
You are fucking six hours late, man!
I'm trying my best. I am sorry.
Next time call me if you can't make it.
I come...maybe next time.
This is Kraftwerk. Yeah?
Who knows when they're going to be back?
Probably we'll never see them again.
I'll stay with you tonight as compensation.
Make a move then.
You're not angry anymore?
Fixed. Let's go!
Am I cool?
Come on. Let's go!
Told you I can't do it! You see?
Go to hell...hell...
Are you okay?
We won't be okay.
I can't fulfill your needs.
You mean SEX?
I can't make love with men.
I don't suit you.
I am not gay.
I thought you loved me.
I...
Maybe that's another kind of love.
I've lost my father.
And my brother is a tosser.
So?
Why don't you understand?
What do you see in me?
I am penniless, illiterate, have no taste and no future.
To you, I am even impotent.
That's what women want, I don't care.
I like you for being good-looking, tough, funny and able to fight.
Straight, masculine and daring to do anything with me.
And you wouldn't flirt with other boys.
I give up.
You're laughing, so you must be alright.
Come out and let me see your smiling face.
Actually, since the first time I saw you cry.
I decided to stay with you always.
I do not let anybody hurt you.
Some stability has returned to this crazy market.
Amphetamine, 1OO% positive,
and this kid has been using it for ages.
I think 7,OOO could be the rock bottom.
for both Dow and Nikkei.
Just stay away from him.
Too late!
Yeah, they saved the banks, the insurers...
He must be very straight.
Even the dreadful automakers.
You are still my only pure gay boyfriend so far.
I've never seen so many saviors in my life.
Something can be done, I guess.
Not much.
Trouble is...
I hope they can save our jobs too.
He practices kung-fu and can kill me with one hand.
Something worth dying for then.
Hope you are right about that.
Thanks for the condolences, Tom.
Ciao!
Yes, my lord?
Tom, can you get me some...
Put it under your tongue.
Give it an hour and you should feel it.
Really?
Trust me.
What do you feel?
Nothing special.
I don't seem to feel anything.
Can't you see the bridge?
- Oh yeah, the Brother bridge. - Brother Bridge.
Cheers!
The visuals are repeating hectic.
What are you doing?
I'm pulling the bridge together.
Hello!
What are you doing?
I'm taking a call.
A call?
You are in no state to be talking on the phone!
Tell him you're having a meeting.
Meeting?
I've never had meetings before. Who will believe me?
I'm going to have a meeting with you now.
I'm having a meeting. I'll call you back.
Meeting on the beach?
Thousands of years ago,
people were having such meetings on beach.
Use this to write on the sand.
To have a meeting, you got to have an agenda.
Like what should we be aware of?
The sand. It is dangerous.
Don't let the sand get into your eyes.
Don't sand.
Oh yes!
Don't let the sand get into your eyes.
It is dangerous.
Right!
Hey, the sun!
Sun is dangerous to look at.
Don't sun!
Right!
Smart boy!
You're a natural born meeting man.
Have we got a printer here?
A printer?
Crazy!
I should ask my friends not to send me these stuff again.
Don't send.
- Never send us acid again. - Never.
Don't send.
Alright!
Hey, look at this!
LSD
Take away the "C", then it's a LSD dust bin.
The "C" is redundant.
What should we do with it?
What's the "C" for?
"C" for cat?
"C" for cute then.
Who are cute? Girls?
No. Boys are better.
Hey!
Don't sun!
This stuff is good. I don't even have a hangover.
The inventor lived till 1O1, and died just recently.
He brought something good to mankind.
He deserves to go to heaven.
Then you shouldn't take ice anymore.
It's cold as hell.
Ready!
Three, two, one.
Not bad.
Right, that's the way.
Once again.
I'll throw you out!
Just kidding.
Ready, three, two, one.
Remember, the head moves backward first.
And then your arms.
Move your body upwards... parabolic.
Slowly looking backward.
Look backward, can you?
The angle is about right...
Finished?
Yup, just waiting for you.
For me...
What?
Should my shoulder be...
No, not this way.
Relax your shoulder.
Move backward and upward, then swing forward.
Move your wrist and your elbow forward.
If your head follows the movement of your shoulder...
Your whole body will rotate.
Swing forward, right.
Same for both sides.
Right!
Better now?
I got to leave now. I'm going to an English lesson.
I'll teach you again next time.
- You're in a hurry? - Yeah.
Let's have a competition!
With you?
Not bad!
Once more? If not, I'll leave.
Again or not?
- Just go! - Okay, I'll go then.
Fucking tiring!
Since the first time I saw you cry.
I decided to stay with you always.
Not let anybody hurt you.
Maybe when the bridge meets.
There will be no gap between us either.
Piece of cake!
"Kafka on the Shore"
The boy named crow.
A frog dreaming to be a prince.
Help!
Run!
Go get the bitch!
She got away.
Fuck you!
This boy is cute. Why don't you fuck him instead?
Strip him!
Take off his pants!
Hurry!
Take him down there.
You are doomed.
Help!
Who can save you now?
Help!
Smooth skin!
Nice butt as well!
Good enough for a fuck!
Never been fucked by a man before?
This is the reward for your heroic act.
I'll break your virginity!
Help!
Who's next?
Nooo!
And you?
Nooooo!
Stop itttttt!
Finish him off.
Women are better fucks.
Fucking bitch!
Over there!
Calling control,
Police 34213, a Chinese man found wounded.
Kafka!
She was my senior classmate when I studied in Melbourne.
Helped me a lot over the years.
Her dad was a mayor who retired last year...
Hello!
Hey! Yeah!
You haven't been to Taiwan?
It's a nice place!
People said the local food there is delicious.
Linda, Kafka.
Kafka, Linda.
Let me help you!
Thanks!
He doesn't believe I had a girlfriend.
She wondered what my boyfriend would look like.
Well, I was the past tense.
You guys are present.
Tam can cook.
He was a chef in a restaurant.
Can you believe it?
I envy you two.
I like him a lot but he has drug problems.
I'm trying to help him rehabilitate.
It is such a luxurious rehab.
Love is the best cure.
You are going to make it!
Could you also watch him for me?
You know I will do anything for you.
I'll sleep in the guest-room!
I am the guest!
What's the difference between loving a man and a woman?
Women are like mortgages.
Once you draw, you need to keep paying for the rest of your life.
Men are like policies.
They can appreciate while you contribute.
Sooner or Iater, the repayment will be completed and the return kicks in.
This is too profound. I've never bought either.
Anyway to love is to give, right?
How about you?
You're the only guy I've ever been intimate.
I think...
You can get closer to a boy by becoming more like him.
With a girl, it's impossible.
Two guys can be friends, brothers,
teammates, buddies, apprentice and master.
Their roles can also be swapped.
It's the ideal relationship.
I thank my mom.
For granting me the power to love men.
Have you really said that to her?
No way, she is a woman.
By the way,
what's the difference in the way we feel for each other?
I love to see you in your suit.
You prefer me naked all the time.
Oh, right!
Using my words?
Your words?
Piece of cake!
This was a really good idea.
I've only been to China once when I was a girl.
You are still a girl!
No way. Men are trees, Women are flowers.
Please bring all your belongings...
when all lighting the train out.
Isn't this an express to Guangzhou?
Maybe this one is special.
It's chewing gum.
Open it!
- It's just chewing gum... - Open it!
What's this?
My...medicine for asthma.
Are you together?
You stay. The woman can go.
Turn around!
Raise your arms!
Higher!
Raise your arms!
Open your mouth!
Lie down!
Lower!
You too!
You can get a ride without tickets.
Go!
Your friend said it is for pain relief.
You think we're idiots?
There's only O.3g. How could it be drug trafficking?
Who knows if he is carrying a sample for drug dealers?
It's amphetamine...
and he may get a death penalty.
He's pleaded guilty and the drug is for his own use.
You're off the hook.
I need to call my lawyer.
What're you talking about?
Lawyer!
Lawyer? Take your time.
We've got to move fast. That kid's life is at stake.
They released me only because I have a foreign passport.
Yeah, they've got him for possession.
Yeah, ice. O.3g.
No, that's his first time.
He doesn't have a criminal record or anything.
I don't know how long he's going to be out there for.
And what they're going to do to him.
Yeah, I'm meeting my lawyer tomorrow.
Ok, thanks. I appreciate it. Bye!
Have you got shower gel?
You can get that inside.
Let's go. I think your coach won't come.
Brother Kafka promised to come, I only want him.
Young men nowadays are so unreliable,
absent without notice...
I won't let anyone else touch me.
My little daughter, you are too young to be in love.
Nothing happened, everything will be alright.
I smoked weed to relieve my back pain caused by practising kung-fu.
And to help me forget some bitter memories,
I took ice because my brother swears it cures asthma.
Also it kept me awake and allowed me to work more part-time jobs.
Sorry to drag you into such trouble.
You're the only one on earth who can protect me.
Promise me, you will quit.
I must quit it. I will... I will... otherwise I'm not a man.
Isn't Antartica your dream destination?
Quit, and I'll take you to Antartica, we can go exploring.
There's ice everywhere. You'll love it there.
Mr. Tam!
Chief doctor wants to talk to you.
We couldn't reach you.
We've arranged for Mrs. Tam's funeral with another Mr. Tam.
I...
Don't be too upset.
I've told you all along,
chances that your mom will gain consciousness is slim.
Now that she is gone, it's also a relief to everyone.
And your burden can be unloaded.
Even if you kill me, they are not coming back.
Let's see!
Wake up, my dear brother.
They died because their time was up.
It's their fate.
It's not our fault.
Psychics have foretold that our family will have no descendants.
Worry about yourself first.
I don't believe it.
I don't believe it, I don't!
You asked for it.
What's there to gain by pushing so hard?
Look at me, chilled out.
What you are doing can ruin people's life...
Isn't it said that we all have our own destiny?
No one's to be blamed.
When will you understand?
No matter what, everyone's going to die.
It's no crime living life to the sweetest.
Foolish fellow!
I thought you might forget Simon's birthday.
How would l?
It is a lucky day. I sold everything by 3pm.
And I bought a nice grouper for real cheap.
That's great. I can't afford to add extra dishes.
Even Kafka eats two bowls of rice now. We need to save money.
I wonder how Simon's job interview went.
- Good morning! - Good morning!
Denial
You misspelled my name.
Let's have breakfast!
- I'm going now! - Wait!
Bye!
Steve
Daniel, you know what? This office is gonna be yours.
- Really? - Don't worry!
I am not being fired. I am just being transferred.
You are my only proposal these days that has not been turned down.
I don't know what to say really.
You don't sound too excited.
There is something else on my mind recently, but I'm...
Yeah
Cheers...I mean... I guess it's a good news.
Thank you very much!
- My pleasure. - I owe you for this.
What's going on?
Open the door!
What are you saying?
Even for us, we have never really done it.
But deep inside, I feel I am your woman.
He overpowered me, I couldn't resist.
He raped you?
Listen to me.
He was really high, he still is.
Leave him alone now, ok?
He is a good guy.
I forgive him already, can you forgive him too?
Forgive him, ok?
Forgive him.
I've thought about not telling you.
Forgive him.
How can I forgive myself?
Where's the stuff?
Where's it?
Hey...
I'd like to try some.
I want to take ice with you.
I won't let you fuck me.
And I fucked your girl.
Why don't you fucking kill me?
But let me tell you.
My life is hard.
Maybe I am your bane.
I can't understand you.
There're so many gay men around,
why do you fucking pick me?
What do you want to prove?
That you're fucking irresistable?
You earn your fucking money...
by your own effort?
You work fucking hard?
I don't work hard?
Compared to others...
Haven't I work harder than you?
Fuck you!
My mom wants me to wear a suit.
She's not here any more.
Who should I wear the suit for?
My mom is gone, do you know?
Fuck you, you mother fucker.
Why did you take my mother?
You want to fuck my mother too, eh?
What should I do now?
What should I live for?
You treat me so well,
I really like you.
I really love you.
Please don't judge me by that thing.
That day...
I was asking if my mom will come back.
I was asking if I should stay.
I have to go back to Australia for a while.
Oh, right. I see.
I won't leave you.
If you don't believe me, you can come with me.
We can get married there.
Give me some time.
Stabilising markets and the easing of credit conditions,
may well mean that the worst of the recession is over.
The economy is no longer in free fall and a recovery next spring is likely.
Kafka!
- Come here. - I am busy.
Come here!
Everybody!
Hey everybody!
Guys!
This is Kafka, our chef for tonight.
He is also my... personal trainer.
You mind us using him while you are back in Australia?
Kafka! Kafka!
Take off your shirt!
Take off your pants!
Sir! Sir!
Little sir's going to fly.
Fly!?!?!?
What are you waiting for?
My dad is coming back to feed me.
Oh, right!
How long are you going to wait?
He'll be back when the food stand is closed.
Piece of cake!
What if he can't come back?
How do you know?
Who are you? Who are you?
Why do you tie him up?
You know how strong he is?
When he woke up, all the nurses couldn't hold him down.
But he...
Nothing serious, just a few broken bones.
He is extremely fit.
But he takes too much....
A normal person would have overdosed on half that amount.
We'll see what his fate is now.
He can't come back.
It is his fate.
He can't come back.
It is his fate.
He can't come back
It is his fate.
Kafka, your heart is missing!
Chase after it or you can't come back.
Where's my heart, mom?
Is it in the hand of the boy in suit?
I don't know how long you have to wait.
Leave us an emergency contact.
We will inform you of his situation.
Leave your number then, Simon. I'm leaving tomorrow.
Not connected yet.
Luckily...
Daniel!
May? Why are you here?
The hospital informed us that you escaped.
I knew you would come here.
You know me so well, why do you leave me?
May, I miss you so much.
I feel sad to leave you too.
I'm not an evil woman.
Anyway, it is past, like everything.
I can't pass this.
If we are not connected before this bridge,
He'll leave.
I'll never be able to chase him back.
Doesn't he mind your drug addiction?
I don't know.
Does he love you?
Do you love him?
That should be fine then.
There is no way to quit a fateful love.
The bridge will meet one day,
will the two of you ever be together?
Hey mate, I drove you once before.
Really?
You said you're in finance.
Yes...
Life can be really ridiculous, right?
Let's jump together!
Kafka Tam, 1982-2008.
Reviewed and Corrected by Tecalex.