What about these?
Those“.
Keeping them?
For now, yes
You have quite a collection!
I do
See this?
What is it?
A five-dollar bill, the first money I earned
The first?
- Five dollars? - Yes
So little?
It was quite a lot back then
Five dollars could buy an apartment!
Are you sure?
This old school uniform needs a wash...
You kept my old movie magazines!
Yes
You know, Dad wouldn't let us read them
Right, so I had to buy them
I won lots of prizes in their competitions
Soap,
- ballpoint pens... - Look...
Lux soap!
Have you hoarded many bars?
Only this one
Smells good
Yes, it does
I carried you in this sling
You used to cry so much
I carried you on my back in this every evening
That stopped you crying
You wouldn't stay in the house
These photos...
It's a good chest
It's kept them in good condition
See how you looked back then
See?
Look at your eyes!
How old were you then?
Well...
- I think... - Never mind, forget it
Come on, be good
You can do what you like here
But when you're staying somewhere else...
...behave yourself!
You always did listen to me
Don't be annoying
Let's go
I'll tell you right now...
I won't do dirty or dangerous work
No window-cleaning, no toilet-cleaning...
And I won't touch men's underwear
I won't serve more than one client
And when you entertain guests...
...I don't wash all the dishes afterwards
I had an office job in Central
If the company hadn't closed down...
...I wouldn't have retrained as a domestic help
How would you cook rice?
In an electric rice-cooker of course, Granny!
Better to use a clay pot, Miss
Do you know where to buy live fish?
Especially live yellow croakers?
My master only eats fresh steamed sea fish
When he's home, make him slow-boiled soups
And every second day...
...cook abalone or sea cucumber
Your 'master' must be quite something!
I think you should look elsewhere...
...and stop wasting my time!
Picking a wife for Roger?
Ah Tao, how much is your god-son offering?
I wouldn't mind working for him part-time
Thinking of getting married?
Ma told me you had lots of guys chasing you
A greengrocer
A fish-stall owner, A haberdasher,
they all had their own businesses
- No - Why not?
Well?
They all smelt fishy
Even the haberdasher?
Fishy!
You had a crush on my dad!
No way!
Nonsense!
Why don't you get married?
I like one of them...
She got a PhD at 24
What's wrong with her?
No
She's a good one
You don't like her eye sockets?
Fishy!
Nonsense!
There's another one who's tall and very pretty...
Looks like a model
She is a model now
- Really? - Yes
She's with Aaron Kwok
- Really? - Yes
- Nonsense - It's true
You!
You're just too picky!
Too stuck-up!
You...
I hear Uncle Kin is chasing you?
Nonsense!
Uncle Kin is...not that bad
No
You're just too picky!
No
Why not?
Disgusting!
In what way?
Don't mind me
I was just passing
I have some fresh egg tarts
No thanks, have them yourself
You're always doing things for me
Let me treat you once
Come on, they're delicious
- Come on... - Okay then...
Have them while they're hot
You should have them yourself!
I can't, I have diabetes
I need some money for my medicine
That reminds me, lend me HK$300
Your god-son is always giving you money
HK$300?
Well, HK$500 would be even better
I don't have that much
HK$300, then
HK$300
I'm leaving the egg tarts here
There's so much pollution in Hong Kong
If Ah Tao were still with us...
...she'd make soothing fruit linctus for our throats
Wouldn't she?
You're busy every day
And now you're looking after Ah Tao too
Do you get enough rest?
All you can do is nod?
Let me...
No
Alright, I'll fetch...
Ah Tao, sit down
Roger, you get a vase
In there
Ah Tao, I brought you some birds' nests
The small one's in syrup
For you to eat now
The other one isn't seasoned yet
Put it in the fridge
You can add sugar or salt, as you like
I'm so happy that you've come to see me!
There's no need to bring me things too!
Ah Tao, don't be silly
We're the same age
When I was in hospital that time...
...you brought everything and looked after me
That's what I should do
Come on, have it while it's hot
You even brought a bowl?
I have bowls here
How is it?
Did you add ginger?
Should I have done?
Yes, otherwise it smells fishy
I tried it, it's okay
Not fishy? Let me taste it again
Fishy!
You haven't told Ah Tao the good news yet?
Oh, I forgot to tell you!
Jason's wife will have a baby in June
Congratulations!
You'll have a great-grandson!
That's wonderful!
Congratulations!
Yes...
How are the others? Doing well?
They're all doing fine
Sharon's husband will retire next year
My health is still alright
You look great
I still drive the old folks to church on Sundays
By the way, do you often pray?
I do
Here...
This is for you
I can't accept it
Please take it
Ah Tao!
Ah Roger has spent so much on me
Please take it back
Roger should look after you
It was hard for you to help raise him
This is just some spending money
Ah Tao!
I can't...
Buy the late master a bouquet for me
I really can't...
Well, you must like these...
I asked for two extra pairs on the plane
You're always saying your feet are cold
Thank you, these are fine
Here...
It's so lovely...it's for me?
Yes, keep it for yourself
Thank you
You spent a lot
It's nothing
All these good things!
I'll come to see you again
You don't need to come if you're busy
Roger, spend more time with your Ma
I will
Remember to put the birds' nest in the fridge
We must go
Bye!
It's so tight...
It's supposed to be birds' nest
Hey, don't!
Don't block the TV!
Stop pretending
Let's eat!
Ah Sa, bring some bowls!
Roger!
Turn it down a bit!
You have to make so much noise with the paper?
Roger...
I've been thinking
You should get back our flat in Sham Shui Po
Fix the place up
Then Ah Tao could live there...
...for her last few years
Before we moved to America your father always said...
...he'd like Ah Tao to live there
when she retired
Roger...
Are you listening to me?
Or are you just nodding?
Roger, did you hear what I said?
I did
There's still one sitting tenant there
But I think I can handle him
It's hot
What is it?
Tea with honey
Not like Ah Tao's, but it'll do
Okay?
Get up!
What are you staring at?
We're taking back the flat!
You have three days to clear out!
Think they can handle it?
It's done!
Roger!
Is it done?
- Hey, is it done? - Yes!
Please count it
No need for that!
No waiting around, no cuss words
And no need for death-defying stunts!
Just tell brother here when that scumbag will go
In three days!
- Many, many thanks - You're welcome
Thanks a lot...Bye!
Teatime!
Your son is spending New Year in the Mainland
He won't be back this week
You'll be here alone unless you come with me
No, your brother told me on the phone...
...that he'd be here to pick me up
Please call him to check
You should go!
Go with your daughter and celebrate!
Your son is busy
You're luckier than me, you should go
- Go home - Miss Kam...
This is for you
May all your wishes come true in the New Year
The same to you!
Since your god-son is away...
...please spend New Year with us
Thank you, no, I'm staying here
Wait...
- Let me get you a red packet - There's no need for that!
No, I should!
Just a moment...
How much is this?
HK$48
And this?
HK$28
HK$28?
Sounds like you have a full house!
We've just had dinner, I'm so full
So your New Year is tomorrow?
That's right
Remember to give red packets for me
I can't do that...
You can fly over and do it yourself!
I'll pay you back!
How's the New Year there?
It's quite lively here
We had sausage with chicken
And I love having...
...Kaka staying here with me
She's so happy now
You should thank the staff for allowing it
They were really nice about it
But she has to go when I get back, you know?
Ah Tao, this is Jason!
Kung Hei Fat Choi (Happy New Year)!
Kung Hei Fat Choi!
Ah Tao, this is Sharon...
I wish you good health...Take care!
To you too!
Ah Tao, this is Roger again
Do you really recognize Jason's voice?
Of course not!
She's been here longer than anyone
This home has changed hands a few times
No-one has ever come to visit her
Apparently her whole family
emigrated in the 90s
And no-one has heard from them since
Who pays her fees?
The government
Stop that!
I could apply for subsidy too
You could
Why are you back now?
I'm the supervisor
I have to give my staff time off at New Year
What about your family?
Come
Handsome feller
Gorgeous gal
Now, don't run about!
Wait for me!
The one behind us is a movie star?
Appears on ATV
You sit here
I have to greet guests
- Don't run off anywhere! - I know it.
Roger!
Look who's here!
Thanks for coming, Mr Chow
You do have 'face'!
Wonderful...
Congratulations!
Young man...
Don't smoke, you'll get lung cancer
Sorry, I don't speak Cantonese...
You...no smoke...
Smoking causes lung cancer
Oh, I get it...
What's wrong?
Is he bothering you?
No, no, he...
Hey!
Ning Hao! What are you doing back here?
Everyone's out there
Well, it's so crowded there...
What are you doing here?
Having a quick smoke!
He's a very famous director
Let me introduce her, this is my aunt
I told him you're my aunt
Hello, Auntie
Roger!
- Madame Lo - Congratulations
Great movie!
Thank you
This is my aunt
Did you drive?
My car is here, we can give you a lift
No need, thank you
We don't have far to go
Alright then, we'll be on our way
We must meet for dinner sometime
Sure, sure
- Bye. Thank you - You're welcome
She's so polite
And friendly
But terribly thin
Movie stars are quite weird
They're always trying to lose weight
Then it's a good thing you're not a star!
As the movie began...
...I saw your name in huge letters
You spotted that?
Yes!
If your father could have been here...
...he'd have been so happy to see it
Are you sure?
Of course!
You're kind to say so
Thanks for bringing me to the premiere
During the movie, I saw people standing up
I thought they were going to the washroom
But they didn't come back
They left because the movie isn't good
They didn't want to meet the director afterwards
It's not good?
That's impossible! It is good
- Really? - Good.
But I saw you doze off
My eyes were a little sore, that's all
Eyesore?
Really?
Who's in there?
What's the matter?
Someone's collapsed
Ah Tao isn't back yet?
Sign it
Don't be sad
Keep it safe
Don't be too sad, take care
You're not in very good shape
The equipment in that home isn't adequate!
Talk to your family and social worker
Maybe you can move to a better nursing home
Mary...
Bring me the catalogue of false teeth
Coming
Granny, your teeth are all loose
You'll be able to chew better with false teeth
How?
No, I don't want false teeth
How can you eat without teeth?
They cost a fortune
And I wouldn't be using them for long
Don't listen to her, order a set
' Okay ' No!
- What's wrong with you? - I'm old, I'm useless
- I don't want false teeth - Why are you so upset?
I don't want them
Stop this, you need to have good teeth
You're back...
Where is she?
Mui Gu?
She asked me to tell you...
The car from the nursing home came early
She couldn't wait to say goodbye to you
She said to look after yourself
She'll call you if she has time
Thank you
It's so hot...
Uncle Kin
I...I just got so confused
I lost my wallet on the street
Lend me two or three hundred
How much?
HK$300
Uncle, you should come more often!
Thanks for taking me out
What's the hurry?
She had a sudden fever
Then stomach pains
It's an inflammation of her bile duct
She needs immediate surgery
I'm not scared
They can do whatever they want
God will arrange things, right?
The Bible says, to everything there is a season
A time for tears and a time for laughter
A time for birth and a time for death
A time for heart surgery and bile duct dissection
- Painful? - Yes
Better to laugh than to cry, anyhow
A time for steaming melons
And a time for salted eggs
The joys in life are the fruits of our sorrows
From hardships come our best experiences
We must know hardships ourselves...
...before we know how to comfort others
Oh Lord, protect Ah Tao
Spare her unnecessary pain
I beg your indulgence...
...to grant her small wish
She wants to see the newest member of our family
My nephew
will soon bring his new son to Hong Kong
If Ah Tao isn't needed in heaven yet...
...please let her stay with us for a while longer
Thanks be to heaven
- Amen - Amen
Now we commence the first birthday ceremony...
...for Jonathan
I'll repeat what I said in Korean...
It's usual for a child of Korean ancestry...
...to have this ceremony at the age of one
Different gifts are placed on the table
We observe which one the child chooses
It's a possible indication of the child's future
This belonged to your grandmother-in-law
Now I'm passing it on to you
And these little things are from me
They're for you
Group photo time!
Over here please, everyone
Ah Tao!
Look towards the camera
Alright, ready...
Look this way, please...
1...2...3!
Slowly...
- Come on, let me - Slowly...
You go first
I'll come when I've parked the car
Okay, we'll be fine
Haven't been here for a while?
- Can you manage? - Yes
Now we have the place back, you must take a look
What's so funny?
I was just remembering...
...how much Ah Tao doted on you
Ma wouldn't let us have soft drinks
So Ah Tao would smuggle you a Coke
But not me
You're jealous?
Of course!
After all these years?
Absolutely!
But it paid off for her
You look after her so well now
She's well rewarded
I think both of us are lucky
When I had heart surgery a few years ago...
...she helped me through it
She certainly speeded up my recovery
Now she's had a stroke
And it's my turn to look after her
Wouldn't it be disastrous if we were both ill!
I think God must have a supercomputer...
Keeping everyone's destinies in order
Don't you think?
You spend quite a bit on Tao every month
Can you afford it?
No problem, I can manage
She raised me, and my son too
How about this...
You cover her expenses while she's alive
And I'll pay for her funeral...
...to show my gratitude
And how about I buy you a soft drink?
No need!
Have some water
You first...
It's for you!
You're the host here, I'm your guest
Next time I come...
...I'll expect you to buy food...
...and cook us all a good meal!
I will
Come on...
Thank you
Tao, that fridge is an antique!
Yes
Remember the first fridge we bought?
We had watermelon together?
Yes...
Master told me to buy a watermelon...
...from the market
I kept it in the fridge...
...and we all shared it that evening
Old Madam didn't like cold food, but she tasted it
That's right...
I must tell you, Old Madam asked me...
...to have some ointment ready...
...in case she got stomach pains!
Hello, ladies and gentlemen!
We're so happy we can visit you...
...for the Mid-Autumn Festival
Today we're here with ten remedial pets
The first one is called Kaka
She's now four years old
Very lovable, but she can be quite naughty
Now, the others
I'll introduce them
This one is a poodle
Fifi
You can play with her
And DouDou, is a cat
And other one called SingSing
And Big Uncle
Big Uncle is not human, is a dog
"You're the only one in my life"
"Only you can perk me up"
"In this ever-changing world, my heart is ever yours"
"My heart goes out in songs of praise"
Great!
Cut!
May you have good health
Good health to you!
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!
This is for you
Good health to you!
I wish you health and happiness!
Hey, Roger! Is it you?
Bing!
What are you doing here?
Well...family...
Really? That's great
Haven't seen you in ages...Doing well?
Fine! And you?
You want one?
No, you don't need it!
Let's have tea sometime!
Sure
Happy Mid-Autumn festival!
Why are you taking them back?
These are just props
We have to visit other homes
We'll send the moon cakes over in a few days
Got any cash?
Lend me two or three hundred
Again?
Don't think I'm a soft touch! Are you still sick?
Or just itchy?
- Kin... - You're crazy
What?
Let him do what he likes while he still can
I have some change...
I have change...Take it
How much?
HK$300
Again?
Alright
You're so generous...you
Ah Tao
Okay, we're off!
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!
Bye...
Stay put, please stay put!
There's another group coming!
Be good sports!
Let's try ballroom dancing!
Scared?
No
Faster?
Yes, faster!
I can't do it!
Let's take a break, okay?
Faster!
No...
Let's have a...
Are you putting on weight?
I get out of breath so quickly
Want...have...
It's hot
I want to have roast goose
Wait...
Roast goose...
Wait...
- Look at you - I want to have roast...
Roast goose
Roast goose rice noodles
She's had two strokes and has emphysema
All her functions are failing
There's nothing we can do
Shall we just let her pass away?
Think about it and tell me
Okay
Call you later
Hello, Carmen?
Yes
I'll stick to the schedule and fly tonight
Okay
You've made your decision?
Yes
Anyone to see her one last time?
No
Then I'll reduce her prescription
Yes
I have work in the Mainland
I'll be back in a week
If...
If she passes away,
please send her to the mortuary
I'll do the paperwork when I get back
Hey, lend me HK$100
HK$50?
HK$30?
"Reunions and partings are equally hard"
"The listless east wind, the withered blooms"
"The silkworm spits out silk until its death"
"The candle weeps tears until it gutters out"
"The mirror in the morning reflects wispy hairs"
"The chill evening moonlight, declaiming poems"
"No road to the magic mountain..."
"The eager bluebird quests in search"
It was a blessing to have Ah Tao...
...working in our family for so many years
Thank you all for coming today
Uncle Kin
Please sit down