The movie is about to begin. Please be seated.
Kindly turn off your mobile phones.
How about a little applause?
Thank you. How about a louder applause?
You can do better than that?
Thank you.
Why are you so obedient?
Ha... Ha... Ha...
This is a prison we have all been to.
Don't be fooled by its gentle facade,
we have all experienced its cruelty.
They have labelled us a class with no aptitude for school.
I am Terry.
The cute boy behind me is Liu Kok Pin.
The handsome one on my right is Ang Boon Hock.
Kok Pin and Boon Hock are buddies.
Three of us are from different backgrounds. But they are really cool.
Teacher, as long we work hard will we become somebody?
Of course, but please put your leg down.
Teacher, have you worked hard then?
Of course.
After teaching for so many years, are you somebody?
Oh! Oh! Teacher doesn't look too well, her heart must be shattered.
I have been here for more than 15 years, what kind of students have I not seen?
It is students like you that create trouble for me!
Actually they are not bad children,
just that they are from EM3, so people are prejudiced against them.
Even if you were right, you would still be wrong.
Don't mix with students from EM3.
They cannot study. They will influence you.
Boon Hock, what have you done? From EM2 to EM3.
Good thing your cousin Tiong Meng is not like you.
Even Boon Hock's aunt and cousin look down on him.
Mom, let's go!
There is a lot of homework in EM1.
So I decided to befriend them.
It is good to have more friends.
As some would say,
three stooges are better than one Einstein.
Oh? Did I get it wrong?
Well, something like that anyway.
How can he do that? Stupid idiot!
This is my father.
He is a good man, just that he speaks very loudly.
Damn it! He took my parking lot.
- Yes? - You still say 'Yes'?
I was going to park here, how could you just drive into my lot?
Sorry, sorry. I was on the phone. I didn't notice.
This is Kok Pin's father, Mr Liu.
He is 'fortunate' to run into my father today.
On the phone?
There are so many kids here and you are on the phone?
Can you not shout?
Damn it! I was honking at you back there and you didn't hear me,
if I had spoken softly, could you have heard me?
Can you not use that choice of words?
The choice of words I use is my business. It is not for you to tell me.
You get out of your car now.
- Ok, let me say this. - Say what?
I saw an empty lot and I drove in, I didn't...
What do you mean? I was in front...
- I was on the phone... - On the phone?
I didn't know you...
- Everybody wanted the lot. - Where are they?
I was waiting in front for so long.
Whatever it is you don't have to shout, right?
Because of you, all the cars cannot move.
- You don't understand. - What is there to understand?
I was here first, right?
It is not intentional.
If that is so, why did you take my lot?
This is a public area. Anyone can park here.
What public area? I came here first.
- I really didn't know. - You didn't know?
Mine is such a big Mercedes!
Kok Pin loves to draw ever since he was little.
But his Mom just hates it.
She is so worried about his homework,
because having worked for so many years,
she knows that
a degree may just be a piece of paper, but without it, makes the difference.
A promotion is not important to me now.
I am only worried about my son.
Whether he can survive in a society that values only English and Maths.
Without a degree, how are we going to survive?
Kok Pin has never been good in his studies.
The sad thing is, his Mom thinks he is just lazy
and that's why he is doing badly.
So she preaches to him daily.
Work hard so you can get into Normal Academic, O Level, A Level
and get your University degree.
Recently, there was a student formerly from EM3
who completed his O Level with several As.
The fact is his Mom blames herself for his poor results.
It's all my fault his results is so bad,
I should have spent more time with him.
Actually, you need to punish children.
Just like my son.
When I don't cane him, he gets 40 marks.
When I cane him, he gets 90 marks.
Appropriate punishment from parents is a way to bring out the best in our children.
Some children are just like that.
Once you cane them, they will do their best!
Every time his Mom's friends talk about their kids,
it will spell doomsday for Kok Pin.
Mom! Stop hitting me! I will try and get 90 marks next time.
Please stop hitting me.
Oh no! My dear sister-in-law, once your son is in EM3, he is done for.
- Really? - Really.
Mom, let's go! I am hungry.
Oh son, wait for me!
- Hey that fat woman is your sister-in-law? - Yes.
Looking at her, I can tell she is not educated.
Don't talk rubbish. Her son is in EM1.
- EM1? - Yes.
That's not possible.
Our government had said before,
when two uneducated people get married
their children will also do poorly in their studies.
Look at her, if her son is in EM1
- I chop off... - Hey!
- My finger... - Don't talk rubbish.
Our government is the best, they would never say such a thing.
Two uneducated people get married and their children will also be poor in studies.
I sell Wonton Noodles, does that mean my son will also sell Wonton Noodles?
- Dad, 30 dollars. - I don't know. That's what I hear.
But I am lucky. I am also not educated,
but my son is in the gifted class. It is better than winning lottery!
Some people just don't know what they are talking about.
Boon Hock, you heard that?
If you are not good at school people will look down on you.
The woman who likes to wear white
with a body to die for is my Mom.
My Mom loves me 'cos I am obedient.
I am obedient 'cos she understands me.
She will plan and arrange everything for me.
Our relatives and friends think she is like our government.
Especially the way she talks.
Do you know how lucky the two of you are
to have a good and responsible mother
who knows how to take care of you?
In our daily lives she looks as if she interferes in everything.
Actually, it is the way she shows concern.
There are many things that we, kids, don't understand.
It looks simple from the surface, so we try to be clever.
Excuse me, why do you litter?
What is it to you? Nosey parker. Fat ass.
But when a problem arises she will suggest the most practical way to solve it.
That is my Mother.
How many times do you want me to tell you?
Don't stick your nose in people's business.
For no reason, you were scolded.
Next time if you see something pretend you never saw it.
Because all this is none of your business.
We are very wealthy, and we live in a big house.
We lead a carefree and comfortable life.
My Dad's only worry is I will end up like my Mom and Sis,
not speaking Chinese well.
So I stayed with my Taiwanese Godmother who taught me Chinese.
As a result, I am very fluent in Chinese, but I am bad in my English and Maths.
That's why I am in EM3.
Actually, my main problem is English,
there is nothing wrong with my intelligence.
Hey! Hello! Come!
You certainly know how to choose a date to give birth to your children.
Housewarming is on the same day too. It makes your celebration so convenient.
- Oh yes, your red packets. - Oh you don't have to.
It's for good fortune. One for you and one for you.
Thanks Godmother.
People are envious of us,
but I still feel that I lack something.
I can't tell what it is. Just something.
I'm sure I will know one day.
Mom! Mom! They bullied me!
Terry, they are our guests.
You must learn to be a gracious host, understand?
Now, go and give them drinks. Go!
You can have it back!
I am being bullied in my own home, and all I do is cry.
No wonder Sister looks down on me.
Look, this design is pretty unique.
Liu, tell you a good news!
The milk powder commercial that you and Ben did
has been accepted to the Taiwan Regional Ads Awards.
- Really? - Alright!
Thanks. It is a collaborative effort.
But the condominium TV commercial has been rejected by the TV Station.
- Why? - They say the language used is not proper.
Thanks. That is also a collaborative effort.
Here, have some Ba Gua.
Really... Why can't we use our local slang?
We can't even say 'Don't Play Play'.
This cannot be used, that cannot be used. How do you nurture a creative environment?
- I thought it used to be ok? - Thanks to Phua Chu Kang.
Now the government is afraid Singlish is going to overtake English.
Now they are very worried.
Listen, I don't know what the big deal about Singlish is.
I mean it's Singlish that makes Singaporean so unique.
Exactly.
Even for ads in China now, we use the local slang.
'Cos it connects with the people!
I realise your government is embarrassed by the improper use of the language.
So what if you know the proper use of the language but you lack the depth,
at most, you are just a walking dictionary.
That's right.
You know,
I have been to Singapore so often
but I don't see any campaigns to improve your...
Thinking out of the box is the way to go.
Whoever breaks out will lead a new trend.
Your government wants you to be creative,
yet you are so restricted.
Such a contradiction.
You should raise it with the government!
Actually Singaporeans are like fishes in Singapore.
What do Singapore fishes have to do with it?
Haven't you heard? It's difficult to catch fish in Singapore.
Why?
'Cos Singapore fishes are like Singaporeans, they will never open their mouths!
Sister likes to challenge mother these days.
She challenges her on everything.
Like an opposition party.
Selena.
Where are all the red packets from my birthday? That is my money.
Why must I give them to you every time?
Yes, why do we have to give them to you?
I know it's your money, I will help you save and invest.
Don't worry, I will give it back to you when you are old enough.
- When can you give it back to us? - I know! When we are 55 years old!
Terry! You think you are being funny, is it? Stop talking nonsense.
Do you think that is really suitable for your room? Don't you think this is much nicer?
See, it's made of cane.
Mom, I thought you said I can decorate my room in any way I want?
I want to try this one. I don't like that one.
That one is so old fashion.
- Yes. - So can I do it in my own way, please?
I know you won't like whatever I say, but one day you will appreciate it.
This is for your own good. Trust me.
- Come, this is much nicer. - This is better.
- No. This is nicer. - No. This is better.
- This is nicer. - This is the best of all!
Selena Khoo!
Stop arguing. I am your mother.
This is your room, but don't forget this is my house.
So I will make the final decision.
I know you are an intelligent girl,
that's why I let you help decorate your room.
But look at the kind of choice you have made,
it's so unsuitable. Look at this.
This is so much better.
You don't believe me? Ask your brother.
Terry, which one is nicer?
I don't know, this is none of my business.
That is my Mom. Thank God my Dad is not like that.
Dear, the kids are growing up, you need to change your method.
You need to reason with them.
You are always exerting your authority, saying...
...'I am your mother and you should just listen to me.'
With time, this method will not work anymore.
Dear, don't you worry,
she is my daughter,
I know how to handle her.
You told me you were familiar with the machine
but it blew up while you were operating it.
You are fired.
Boss, give me a chance?
To come here, I had borrowed a lot of money.
I have not earned enough to return to China,
if I go back, I will be courting death!
I understand your situation.
But you could have killed someone.
Sorry, you have to go.
Mr Lim, please come in.
Boss.
I will give you an additional two months salary and two boxes of Ba Gua.
Then you can't say that you have worked here
and yet never tasted my Ba Gua.
Mr Lim, cancel his work permit today.
Boss, give me a chance?
Yes, Boss, give him another chance?
He has always been hard working,
this is just an accident.
Accident? What if it happens again?
I would not be here to talk to you.
Boss...
Sorry.
I am a busy man. Lots to do.
Hey, don't you want your Ba Gua?
Boss, this is my resignation letter.
Why quit? You are doing fine.
I want a change of environment.
Someone poaching you?
Yes, they are paying me a lot more.
Hello. Speak up.
Setting up factories in Singapore?
Taiwan Ba Gua King?
It's not so easy.
Oh God! Only 35 marks.
- Give that back to me! - Just taking a look.
What? Only 45 marks. - Give that back to me!
This is not even good enough as toilet paper.
- What do you mean? - Why? Not happy?
- Give that back! - No!
Give that back! Give that back!
Sorry.
Oh my God! My son!
Teacher... Teacher... This boy here...
He is just so terrible and horrible!
Teacher, he pushed my son
and he hit his face against the fence.
Look at his face,
Teacher. Good thing I got there in time.
I saw it with my own eyes.
I have many witnesses.
You kids saw it, right? You really saw it, right?
Yes!!!
Teacher, so many kids saw it.
What do the two of you have to say?
Disciplinary master, that was not what happened.
Oh you!
I am your aunt and you are my nephew,
how can you be on his side? You...
Teacher, don't listen to him.
He does not know what he is saying.
He started it all by snatching our test paper.
They have so many witnesses,
do you have any?
We do! Terry!
I did not see anything.
I know nothing.
How much are the EM3 exam papers?
EM3?
If they are in EM3 they are a lost cause.
Forget it!
To help you speak Chinese fluently
let us use 'My Ambition'
as a topic for discussion.
Selena, you can start first.
My ambition is to become a scientist.
I am going to invent a new type of medicine.
Speak Chinese, Selena.
After taking the medicine,
I will become a Caucasian.
And why do you want to be a Caucasian?
Because if I am a Caucasian,
I don't have to learn Chinese anymore.
I know a lot of students detest the Chinese language.
But the language is very important to being Chinese.
I really studied very hard when I was young.
But beside my Chinese name, I can't even read a word or write in Chinese.
Being a Chinese, you have to know Chinese.
That is your mother tongue, your roots.
And my poor mother was so worried, she sent me to endless Chinese tuition classes.
Living in this society,
the use of the language is beyond your imagination.
If you don't know Chinese in Singapore...
It's perfectly all right.
Like myself, I am doing very well even though I don't understand a word of Chinese.
Not knowing Chinese, we will fail to understand the Chinese culture.
Not knowing Chinese, we will fail to understand ourselves.
Not knowing Chinese...
you won't lose any business in Singapore.
But in Taiwan or China, if you don't speak Chinese
you are going to face problems!
Not knowing Chinese, you don't even know what you could be missing.
Ladies and gentlemen, John, our new Creative Director.
Hello there. Thank you.
I look forward to working with all of you here.
And with everyone's contribution,
I believe we can build a very strong team.
I look forward to building a cohesive and creative environment.
Thank you.
With John's experience in the States,
I am sure our company will be No.1 in Singapore.
Besides John, the management has decided to promote Ben as Creative Group Head.
Thank you. At least I didn't waste 3 years of hard work.
Thank you! Thank you so much.
Congratulations! We have nothing to celebrate for you, except this...
- Ba Gua! - Your favourite.
- Congratulations! - You guys... Thank you.
Ba Gua!
Hey, you've got to try this.
- Come. Everyone gets one. -
Ben, this soya sauce TVC needs an urgent Chinese translation.
Chinese translation?
This is Liu, our Chinese copywriter.
He has got some great ideas for this TVC. Come on, tell John.
Actually I have seen this TVC,
to do a direct translation may not be that effective.
So I would like to suggest we do a new Chinese version for them.
No. We don't have time.
A direct translation is good enough.
Susan has done a greatjob on the English version.
- Susan, good job on the English version. - Thank you.
There is just no time, just do a direct translation.
Yes, Liu, just do a simple translation.
Don't waste too much time on this Chinese product.
I have to go now.
Your idea is brilliant. Why don't you just tell him your idea?
Push for a new Chinese TVC.
But I don't know how to approach it...
Tell them. Tell John.
I don't know how to...
What is this?
This is Chinese BBQ Pork.
A Chinese delicacy?
It's from 'Bee Cheng Hiang'. The No.1 brand in Singapore.
Try it. Try it
Nice?
Tell me more.
In Chinese, we call it 'Rou Gan'.
In Hokkien, we say 'Ba Gua'.
This plus this minus this equals this, got it?
I will say it again.
This plus this minus this equals this. Do you understand?
How many times do you want me to repeat this?
Can you concentrate a little?
I have repeated this over 10 times!
Both your Dad and I had pretty good results.
Other kids can get 90 Marks, why can't you?
Can you not be lazy
and be more hardworking?
Why can't you just concentrate?
Why? Why?
Mom! Mom!
That's enough!
There is no point forcing him like this.
He has his limitations. That's why he is in EM3.
We have to face this fact. That there is a limitation to his ability.
Can you give him a beautiful childhood?
His beautiful childhood is splashed with the words 'I cannot study'!
All I can do now is to help him with his Maths and English.
Only then in Singapore will he be considered a smart boy.
English, Maths... What about Chinese?
If we can't even handle English and Maths why bother with Chinese?
What are you saying?
What about when he gets to secondary school?
It's ok if his Chinese is bad in secondary school.
There is an easier Chinese course available for students poor in Chinese.
The exams are easier, so don't you worry.
The important thing now is to focus on English and Maths.
No wonder Chinese ads only need translation.
Hello. Nice to meet all of you.
I am Ms Lee, your new form teacher.
Teacher, for you to be teaching us are your English and Maths very bad as well?
You are right. I used to fail my Maths all the time
so I hated Maths.
But the more I hated it, the worse it got.
Then I decided to spend time to know it better,
and to be friends with it. I got to know it inside out,
and finally overcame it.
So whether it is English or Maths,
don't shy away just because you don't do well in it.
It feels like they have beaten you.
Actually they have not,
it is you who have beaten yourself.
You draw really well. Who taught you?
He was born to draw.
What about you?
I...
He can't draw.
But he is born with one talent,
he is very obedient!
Can you draw me your best drawing?
Hey, I just bought these games.
You can play with them first.
I have played them. They are really good!
Forget it!
What a friend you are. Bailing out on us!
I am not like that,
just that my Mom...
Enough, don't go on, your Mom... your Mom...
You think you are the only one with a mother?
So obedient... What if your Mom asked you to eat shit?
Then I would just eat it.
With her around, even if it is shit she will make it really delicious.
Oh My God!
The bottom line is, you are not a man.
You shouldn't be called Terry, you should be called Sally.
Who says I am not a man?
I go to the Gents like you too.
Oh My God!
If you are a man, don't cry when you get your injection later!
Ok! The one who cries is not a man!
Challenging me? I am not afraid of you.
It's like an ant bite.
Don't be afraid.
I have endured greater pain than this.
How many times do you want me to tell you?
I don't like butter, I hate butter.
And where is my 'Pink Dolphin Calcium'?
I don't like biscuits. I want my bread!
You are such a pain!
Can you tell her nicely or not?
Keep your mouth shut and eat your shit!
Can you stop quarrelling?
Early in the morning you make so much noise.
Hey! Stop! Stop! Stop! Can you not mess up my table?
Why can't you just sit there and let the maid serve you?
What's wrong if I do it myself? I am no longer a small girl ok?
You think you are all grown up, is it?
Oh please, Selena!
Hello.
My friend told me about those shares. She said they were very reliable.
Very disappointed!
I've already lost about a hundred thousand.
Yeah! Ok, Bye.
Was that our money?
Keep quiet! Eat your breakfast.
You are always like that. Can I not ask?
Selena! You have everything...
You have a big house... A big room... A big car...
You also have a big mouth! You like to complain!
You wanted sports shoes, right? Now we are going to get it.
You don't know how lucky you are to have a good and responsible mother.
Quickly go and change.
We are late already.
189 times.
What are you saying?
Mom has already said
'You are lucky to have a good and responsible mother' for 189 times.
Doesn't her mouth ache from repeating it?
- Dear, what was that all about? - Oh, nothing,
I know how to handle my children.
- Hey, why haven't you changed? - We haven't even eaten our breakfast yet.
Hello. What?
Taiwan Ba Gua King has new strategies?
This cannot be.
No. No. No.
Call for a meeting with all the managers now.
My wife and I will be in the office shortly.
Hurry! Hurry!
Dear, we cannot take the kids out.
This happens every time. When can I get my sports shoes?
Don't you dare complain ok?
Can't you see that this is more important than your stupid sports shoes?
We are facing very strong competition.
Annie, come here. Take them out for lunch later.
Love 972, your favourite radio station.
Hi, I am Billy.
Taiwan Ba Gua King has changed the local...
Taiwan Ba Gua King again.
Oh, dear,
nowadays, this FM97.2 has many listeners,
and is a very popular radio station.
Oh, dear,
their campaign is coming on so strong,
how can we not put up a fight?
Of course we must fight!
Hey, we are out of petrol again?
It's always like this,
running out of petrol when we're in a hurry.
Hello.
No. Everyone must be back today.
Don't go anywhere else.
Do you know the competition is heating up?
Wait. Wait. I will call you back.
Talk. Talk. Talk. See. You let people overtake you.
You bloody specky! It is you again!
Damn it! How have I offended you?
Or is your car is bigger than mine?
Why do you always take my space?
I did not.
He motioned for me to come over here.
There you go lying again. You think I am 3 years old?
I didn't lie. Go ask him.
And can you not shout?
You are afraid people will hear us?
Damn it! You take my space every time, and you are afraid to be embarrassed?
What do you want to do about it?
Damn it! Get out of your car.
- Fine, I will. - Let's settle this once and for all.
How?
I give in to you once, and you take me for a sucker?
You do it over and over again!
It's not intentional.
What are you saying?
Just stop it!
Damn it!
Why are you hitting him?
Damn it, you think I'm afraid of you?
Wow! You're more violent than me!
Stop fighting!
Stop it! Stop it!
Come on! Come on!
Damn it!
Stop it! Stop it! Stop it!
Oh! Sorry!
So as usual we meet here 2 hrs later ok?
Ok. Hi! Mary.
Hi!
Come on. Let's go.
Hey, you fat ass!
You are so big and you bullied my son.
Good thing I caught you.
You think that I am not around, and therefore you can bully my son?
- I... I... - I... I... What?
Doesn't your Mom teach you manners?
Lady, you are shouting at someone
who obviously looks like a harmless animal.
Now, who is bullying who?
You little bastard.
How can you talk to me like that? No manners.
I saw it with my own eyes.
Little friend, how did you fall?
I fell down myself.
You stupid little kid!
That is Boon Hock for you.
I feel safe whenever he is around.
He has guts and takes care of his friends.
I hope this kind of people will not go extinct.
Boon Hock! Come help feed your brother,
I am busy.
Wow! So many Maths assessment books.
Boon Hock! Come help serve the customers.
You have to help your mother
to take care of your brother
and also do your Maths assessment,
why don't you ask your Mom for a maid?
You think everyone is rich like you?
We are already in EM3, why do you still bother to study so hard?
I don't want people to look down on me
I want to give myself a chance.
And I feel Ms Lee doesn't look down on us, I am touched.
I want to try out what she said,
not be afraid of Maths but be friends with it,
once I know it inside out, I will overcome my fear.
I think I can do it.
Hey! Steven, I have a question for you.
Boon Hock! Boon Hock! Customers are leaving. Quick!
Coming.
You saved me just now. Let me repay you.
You are a rich kid, how can you serve noodles?
If your Mom finds out she will be unhappy.
I cannot listen to her all the time, afterall, I am still a man, right?
Bring this bowl of noodles to that customer.
Auntie, I will bring this.
- You sure you know how to? - Sure, it's easy.
- Are you sure you can manage? - Sure.
How come I can smell smoke on you?
I never smoked, my friends blew it on me.
And you!
How many times have I told you not to be nosey?
Why bother with other people's business?
Who asked you to help your friend serve his customers?
When you were not around, he saved me.
I was merely repaying his kindness.
Repaying! Repaying!
Then how did you fall? And hurt yourself here. Ouch!
Because... because... because I am stupid!
I don't even know how to serve noodles.
Oh Terry! Mommy is not scolding you,
there are so many ways to repay your friend.
You can ask Mommy for some money to buy him a present.
Or you can share with him your comics, your books, your computer games.
I tried but it cannot work anymore.
Oh boy, I'm not scolding you,
I just want you to be able to look after yourself.
You see other people can look after themselves.
This is all for your own good.
It is nice but you have to find a way to make your fingers less dirty.
Ben, the proposal from you two is not too bad.
It is creative but not very practical.
I want you to read my proposal and present it in the meeting.
Let me know what time the meeting is.
Shit! He stole your idea.
This was what we talked about the other day.
These people are all like that you know.
You talk to them, they steal your ideas.
They re-write the proposal and call it 'my proposal'.
I tell you what. We will complain to Mr Kang.
Yeah! Let's complain!
It's useless. There is no point. The boss is on his side.
I have got no evidence, who is going to believe me?
Look, if I were you I will go all the way to fight for my rights.
But you see you can speak so fluently,
and he can also speak so well, I cannot.
Oh! Nevermind! Anyway he only stole some of my ideas, not all. It's ok.
Oh, come on Liu!
Hey! You know what I heard?
John is only an FA artist in an agency in the States!
Say what! And he becomes our Creative Director!
Making us look stupid.
Liu, no wonder he has to steal your ideas.
Oh well! What can I do?
Actually I have nothing against expatriates
but they must show us that they can do the job, right?
What if they can't do the job but they are already here?
Hiring the wrong person for the wrong job is a national practice.
National practice?
Yup! If everybody in this country is doing the same thing of course it is a national practice!
Hey don't you laugh, ok? This is part of the government's plan.
They want foreign talents to come here and help us. How can you laugh at that?
Ya, these foreign talents are the elite.
Elite?
Ok, Ok! Which local elite decides who is the elite?
No! You should say... Which local idiot decides which idiot gets the job?
Don't say that, this is very sensitive you know.
Ok. Ok.
Do we all agree that this Caucasian's plan is not going to work?
Yes!
Then I suggest we present our proposal first to the client
Ya! Ya! Ya!
We will move the meeting 2 hours earlier and we won't tell John about it.
And when the client accepts our proposal the Caucasian will just have to shut up!
Right!
That's terrible! How can you do such a thing?
But I like it.
For this Maths test Boon Hock scored the highest marks.
Boon Hock, tell us how you improved.
Me?
Boon Hock, stand up!
I just bluffed my way through.
I did not know I would get 78 marks.
Teacher, I know how he did it.
He told me he made friends with you.
He slowly examined you, got close to you
and finally knew you inside out.
That is how his Maths improve.
Teacher, if you let us all know you inside out
I am certain we will all improve as well!
Thanks, Terry.
I find a lot of potential in many of you.
If you are willing to make the sacrifice, I am willing to offer extra tutorials to help you.
Interested students can register with me after class.
Not even you?
You sure have the time to help them.
I find some of them to be rather intelligent, so I want to spend more time with them
maybe there can be a miracle.
Ms Lee, maybe you are new. These students are a lost cause.
You might as well not waste your time.
Once they are in here, there is no turning back.
I suggest you spend more time with the students in EM1 who need help.
At least, there is some hope for them.
Boon Hock was your student, what about him?
He is pretty smart butjust lazy.
And that Kok Pin, spends the whole day drawing.
If they could and would study hard, they would have been in EM2 by now.
Honestly, if Ms Lee let us know her inside out would our Maths really improve?
- Can you shut up? - Ok.
I heard you broke all records at EM3 level with your 78 marks in a Maths test.
- Any problem? - Of course not.
Actually 78 marks is really bad at EM1 level.
Hey, why do you have to say that?
What? I am only stating the fact.
What business is it of yours anyway? Fat ass.
Hey! Don't you bully him!
We can talk it through, but don't get violent.
Wow! Coming from someone in EM3.
You wanna talk! Sure I'll spit at you first!
Hey! Why did you do that?
Hey! What are you guys doing? Three kids against my poor son?
- It's true. - He spat at me first.
Liar. I will report you to your teacher.
- It is not my fault! - Don't tell me that.
He spat at me first. It is not my fault!
Are you ok?
Oh no!
Kok Pin! I will be your witness! Fear not!
Teacher! Look at my face!
Disciplinary Master, I am a witness to this.
And I have a witness too.
Terry! Terry!
Terry, go ahead, say exactly what happened.
Say it, tell her who pushed who?
I'm sorry, my Mom says...
Your Mom! Your Mom!
You said you will not listen to her anymore?
Oh! So you are the naughty boy
who has been telling my Terry not to listen to me, is it?
Hello Madam, this has nothing to do with my son,
it is none of his business.
Oh! But I want to complain about him.
He is a rough and rude boy.
Look at my face. See?
This is all because of him!
Teacher, I am not the only one complaining
other people are complaining about him too.
Two mothers are complaining about you, what do you have to say?
Isn't it bad enough that your results are poor?
You are getting worse. What do you want me to do?
You don't study. All you do is fight.
Please stop hitting me. I... I will...
I will try my best to get 90 marks.
Please stop hitting me.
Mr Liu is our Chinese copywriter.
He is very experienced in your product.
He is also my buddy.
You see, we came up with this idea together.
And we are very confident with this proposal
because we love your Ba Gua.
Mr Khoo is Good Friend Ba Gua's Managing Director.
We know each other very well...
Oh, Ok. John is currently doing a presentation in the other office.
So he wants us to start first. Shall we begin?
Sure, anytime.
Ok. After a detailed market study,
we found that the overall market size has not shrunk,
just that different Ba Gua companies
are a little more traditional with their strategies.
Shit! Are you insulting me?
Are you saying I am backdated?
Traditional? You think my Chinese is lousy?
You are just going one round to insult me?
I have to be honest.
Otherwise, how are we to fight the competition?
Ok, I will let you go on.
I want to see what brilliant ideas you have.
Don't you try to fool me. Go on.
Ok. If we want to broaden the existing market size, we cannot ignore the youth market.
So our packaging has to appeal to the young and not focus on something too local.
There you go again insulting me, right?
What is too local?
Are you saying that my packaging is low class?
Hey what is he saying? I am the client.
Mr Khoo, calm down.
How could he have said that?
I tell you, My budget this year is S$1Million.
You jolly well get that Caucasian in here. 5 mins or I will walk out of here!
Sorry, sorry, Mr Khoo.
I am John, the Creative Director.
I am very sorry to be late.
Someone did not tell me the time has been changed.
Where is my proposal?
Fine. I have a copy here.
- Mr Khoo, may I begin? - Sure, go ahead.
A Caucasian's idea is always very special.
Even if I have to pay more, I don't mind.
Tell me your idea.
Excuse me.
Mr Khoo, let me begin by saying after a detailed market study
I noticed that your market share has decreased in the last few years.
This is because your marketing strategies are too traditional.
Yes, you are right! You are very sharp!
'Lim Pei' like your idea.
- 'Lim Pei'? What is that? - It means Your Father.
- My Father? - No, 'Lim Pei' is I, I am 'Lim Pei'.
OK, give me your ideas.
I want them new and totally different from before. Ok?
Ok, sure.
If I don't do well in this test, I am done for.
Principal, they are my students, can you leave it to me to handle this?
Sure.
Cheating in a test requires that the parents be informed.
Do you know this is a very serious offence?
Principal, this student's background is different.
I know his problems. If you inform his parents...
Ms Lee, this student is poor in conduct and in his work,
covering up for him will affect the school's reputation, don't you know?
- Ms Lim. - Yes, Principal.
You will inform the student's parents.
I will.
That is it then.
Ms Lee, it's ok,
I don't want to make it difficult for everyone,
let them tell my mother.
This drawing is for you.
This afternoon, at about 3.20 pm
an 11 year old boy was found dead at the bottom of a flat.
Neighbours speculate that he committed suicide because
he could not endure the punishment from his parents for his poor school results.
The Police is now investigating the cause of death.
This is Li Xin Yi for NBB TV.
Quick run! They are catching up! Run!
Stop! Stop! Stop!
Down! Down!
A bunch of teenagers.
Nope.
Six teenagers. Out.
Up. Go there.
Why are you arresting me?
Are you not with them?
No!
It is so late in the night
why are you here in your school uniform?
I... I...
I... I came here to kill myself.
You! What must I do to make you listen to me?
Don't ask me to bail you out next time.
I have lost all face because of you. Damn!
Selena, tell me what happened?
What have you done?
Ok! Ok!
Don't shout in front of so many people.
Let us go home first and we will talk then.
No! I am not going home!
What's wrong with you?
I tell you, you better behave yourself!
Don't think I won't beat you in front of all these people!
You come home with us now!
Ok! Ok!
Don't shout in front of so many people.
Let us go home first and we will talk then.
No! I don't have a home!
That is your home! Your room! Not mine!
What did you say?
How dare you talk to us like that?
I don't even know who you are anymore!
We work so hard to give you everything.
Food. Toys. Clothes. Money.
Why can't you appreciate how lucky you are to have good and responsible parents?
What more do you want?
Freedom!
Why do you always treat me like a small girl?
You want to decide everything.
Even what kind of underwear I wear.
I hate this! I want to have a say!
Freedom?
Everybody wants freedom,
I'll give it to you slowly, step by step. Otherwise, you will burst like a balloon.
I know there are some things I do that you don't like very much
but everything I do is
for your own good.
How did you know?
My parents always say that to me too.
My own good?
Ok, can you tell me where is all my red packet money?
Keep you mouth shut!
Trying to embarrass me in front of everyone, is it?
Did you hear that? It's my money but I can't even ask about it.
Don't you think it is ridiculous?
I am doing all this for your...
for your own good
For your own good, will you like us to arrange a counselling session for you?
No, thank you.
Come.
Let us go home first. No more nonsense.
Come.
Let's go.
I am Liu Kok Pin's mother.
Thank you.
Mr Liu, I think you should pay more attention to him.
Kok Pin, every problem has its solution.
Solving a problem by committing suicide is stupid. Do you understand?
Dad, I know I am wrong. I shouldn't have done that.
Not caning my child does not mean I don't care.
I know everybody has his limitation. As long he tries his best...
I am the one that tried my best.
What have you done for his education?
When you come home from work, you only ask 3 questions.
Have you had your dinner? Have you done your homework?
Have you learned your spelling?
What have you taught him?
I am the one who has really tried my best.
- Wife! - Mom!
- Wife! What's wrong with you? - Mom! Are you ok?
- Wife! What's wrong with you? - Mom!
Sis, why do you like to argue with Mom?
I am not like that with Mom. Why is that?
Because whatever thing she says
you don't have your own stand.
You just follow blindly.
But I am different.
I am no longer a small girl.
I have my own views now.
Do you realize that whatever I do is always wrong?
- What kind of mother is this? - A good and responsible mother.
- Yes! Sports shoes! - Is this the sports shoes you wanted
Yes, it is. Yes!
- The right colour? - Yes! It's the right colour. Wow!
What kind of mother is this?
Why did you hit me?
Dear, the government says
we will be getting new Singapore shares.
And they will top up our pension account.
The economy is so bad
yet they are giving us money.
It is not bad!
Election is coming!
So how is Selena? Is she ok?
Of course.
Children are all alike.
Give them a little something
and they forget the past.
Hello, is that John?
I am Mr Khoo!
I am in Orchard Road.
I can see my competitor's advertisements here.
My God! Their advertisements are everywhere.
Every direction, every corner,
every angle, every building, every pillar,
every bus stop, every taxi,
every inch of Orchard Road!
Oh My God!
- 'Ah Gua' is a Chinese New Year... - 'Ba Gua' not 'Ah Gua' (Transexual)!
If I sell 'Ah Gua'(Transexual), I will be bankrupt.
'Ba Gua'
Ba Gua is a Chinese New Year delicacy.
It is an integral part of the Chinese New Year festivities.
Now, past campaigns have used traditional elements,
that have been used over and over again.
What we want to present now
are revolutionary ideas, that have never been used before.
Let's begin!
The Perfect Gift!
Ba Gua!
Which is the best?
Ba Gua!
Tastes so good! Ba Gua.
Good Friend Ba Gua. So Fun!
- This is acceptable? - What do you think?
John? Like that?
- Yes! - You can still say 'Yes'!
And look at my design, it is the latest, using black and gold colouring.
We have been working on it day and night.
What do you think? Isn't it great?
- Boss, looks like sanitary napkins! - I know!
John, this won't work!
- It's for Chinese New Year, you know? - What's wrong?
I just bought this, you can play with it first.
Take it! It is really fun.
God! You are still playing this kind of games. These are not the in thing anymore.
I have new games from the States,
even Bill Gates does not have them. You want to take a look?
Sure!
But you must go one by one, 'cos they are pirated copies. You understand, right?
One by One? But their fathers will be here soon.
Is that so?
Hey, the three of us can go together! It is ok, right?
Ok. Let's go!
Where is it?
It is so far way.
Here, here, be quiet.
Where is it?
Go in.
It's inside, go in.
Go in. Go in.
Why did you kidnap so many?
Don't you run away!
I only want the fat one!
Whether it is one or two kids, it is still kidnapping.
Go! Go!
- Please be more gentle. - Gentle?
If you want gentle, go grab a karaoke bargirl!
Boon Hock! They have Terry!
Quick! Go save Terry!
Terry!
- I don't want this boy! - I know that too!
Go away!
- I don't want this boy! - Go away!
Hey! If you want to you can go in too!
- I don't want this boy! - Start the car!
- Where are you taking us? - Don't talk!
- Are you taking us somewhere? - I said don't talk!
After kidnapping us, where are you going?
Can you stop asking that?
- Where are we going now? - Oh My God!
I am not familiar with the roads here.
Here is where we are going!
Go in! Go in!
Why did you pushed me?
- Why are you so talkative? - Why did you hit him?
- Can't you see the words on his face?
- What words? - Beat Me!
Go away!
He is justjoking with you.
You must think we are some baddies.
I was a manager in your Dad's company.
Then why have you kidnapped us?
This isn't a kidnap,
just an invitation to stay here for a few days.
Sit down!
Don't talk so much! Sit down!
Excuse me, when can we go home?
You should ask me when I can go home?
Did you know for me to come work here,
I had to borrow money from loan sharks.
I have not even been here for half a year,
and your Dad fired me.
I begged him not to fire me but he refused.
Now not only have I not made any money,
I am also heavily in debt.
If I go home empty handed,
I will be beaten to death.
I really have no other option,
but to invite you here,
and ask your father for 20 thousand.
20 thousand is nothing to your father!
We hope so too!
If there is a problem,
it means your father doesn't love you.
No! My father loves me very much!
- Fatty, I am telling you this... - What are you doing?
And you too!
The two of you better not try to escape,
- Otherwise, I will... - Hey! Why did you hit him?
It's none of your business!
Be good, or I will break your arms and legs!
Can you not be so violent? Go away!
I hope you maintain the Singaporean spirit,
and be obedient!
Don't try anything!
Have you said enough?
Don't move!
We are not kidnappers, why did you tie them up?
What if they escape?
I have already locked the door, how can they escape?
The 20 thousand I am asking from your Dad,
I will definitely return it to him.
Don't worry.
Alright! Alright! Alright!
Go to bed now! Go to bed now!
Go to bed now!
Mom, what has happened to you?
Mom, are you alright?
I told you to have more rest and not move about so much.
Are you ok?
Mom...
Dad, Mom hits me all the time too,
why did she bother to apply lotion for me?
It is different when your Mom canes you.
Mom canes you 'cos she wants you to be good.
Do you know after every time Mom hits you, she feels terrible?
Put your shirt on. These two policemen have questions for you.
Come, sit here.
Hi, little friend. Feeling ok?
We want to ask you a few questions.
Do you know the people who kidnapped your two friends?
I don't know.
Can you recognise them?
Wow! You draw very well!
Wake up! Wake up!
Why aren't you eating?
I only eat 'Sunshine' bread and drink 'Pink Dolphin Calcium'.
'Cos they are full of vitamins C, B6 and B12.
Are you doing a commercial?
You sit down! Or I'll tie up the both of you!
Have you had enough? Beating them so early in the morning.
Just give him whatever he wants to eat.
- Go! - So troublesome!
I have bought everything you wanted to eat.
Eat up! Eat!
I don't know how to butter my bread or make coffee.
Can you help me?
I am a kidnapper!
Not your Filipino maid! You want me to serve you?
Do you want me to breastfeed you too? Come!
I don't want it!
Now I want you to make me a cup of coffee!
- I don't know how. - I will help him.
Sit down! Don't be such a busybody!
Stand up! Make me my coffee!
- I don't know how. - Learn!
Make it now!
Be careful!
Damn!
Why are you so stupid?
What a mess! You are making it worse.
He can't even make a cup of coffee.
Then can't you do it for him?
Next time you want to kidnap some rich kid
make sure you kidnap the maid as well. Then it will be less trouble for me.
Alright! Alright!
Don't you rich kids know how to make coffee? Or butter your bread?
Are you a little emperor at home?
Your Mom ask you to do things and you just refuse,
eventually you don't know how to do anything.
- You are just like junk? - I am notjunk!
My Mom told me not to butter my bread but to let the maid do it for me.
I was just obeying her instruction!
But you just said I did not obey my mother.
Hey! Why are you crying?
I am very confused, you adults have made me so confused.
Good. You want to be obedient, right?
Then listen to me and don't try to escape.
Otherwise, I will chop you up into pieces!
Just my luck today, I will butter your bread.
Hey! This is our chance. Let's go!
Where to?
Nobody is watching us,
let us take this chance to escape.
No. We must be obedient,
otherwise, when they catch us, they will break our arms and legs.
Why are you always so obedient, and don't you have any opinions at all?
I can accept that you usually don't help others. But now you won't even help yourself?
Alright! Let's go!
Run faster!
Faster!
Hurry up!
How did you guard them?
Hurry up!
Faster!
This is the first time I disobeyed adults,
does this mean I am matured now?
Yes! At least you have guts this time.
You don't have to listen to every adult.
Like those two are kidnappers!
Yes!
Don't run away!
Come out! Don't run away!
Don't go this way!
This path is too straight. We will get caught.
What other paths can we take?
There.
This way? No one has gone this way before.
Wouldn't it be dangerous?
If we don't try anything, 'cos we are afraid of danger, we won't go very far.
Let's go!
Boon Hock, wait for me. Wait for me.
Do you think they will come in here too?
I don't think so.
Singaporeans only think in one straight way, they wouldn't know how to take short cuts.
How do you know?
I work in a hawker centre, what have I not heard before?
Let's go this way...
Look at this straight road, there's no one on it, we had better go this way.
They seem to be walking towards us.
Run quickly!
We should have just killed them.
Hey! Over there!
Over there! Let's go!
Don't run! Stop running!
Stop!
Little friends! Don't run!
- What should we do now? - Don't be afraid.
What should we do?
Police! Don't move!
Put your hands up!
On your knees!
Don't shoot!
Put your hands up!
Put your hands up, I say!
Don't shoot! Don't shoot!
You are under arrest.
What is the highest penalty for kidnapping in Singapore?
Death sentence!
Death sentence? Lmpossible!
On the plane to Singapore, they only mention death penalty for drug trafficking.
No one mentioned kidnapping.
They did not tell you on the plane? Then it's their fault.
I will tell the airline. Move it!
Dad! Mom!
Mom!
Are you ok?
I'm fine.
Of all things, you have to be like your father, standing up for your friends.
I really don't know what to do about you.
Thank goodness you are ok.
Are you hurt?
Terry, Dad was so worried!
Dad, I am fine.
Boon Hock!
Thank you. You saved me again.
Dear, we have been having bad luck recently,
our son was kidnapped,
the pig farm was destroyed in the rain storm.
Do you know, planes crashed into the tallest building in the U. S!
Oh no! Tomorrow's stock prices will surely fall.
We will surely lose heavily this time!
- Oh no! - Sorry. Sorry.
Why don't we go home first? Come quickly.
Terry. Let's go home.
Your Mom is calling out to you.
I am not going to listen to her. Adults are not always right!
This time, it is right! You must obey!
Oh dear! I am confused again!
I have read your Ba Gua proposal.
I like it and I think it's going to work.
So to keep this big client,
we are going to present your proposal to Mr Khoo.
I know about your problem with Mr Khoo,
so I am going to pitch your proposal to him as John's amended proposal.
Mr Kang, that's not fair to us.
First of all, you pay him so much as the creative director.
Then he condemns my proposal and now this. It's not fair, Mr Kang.
Ok. Ok. Ok. As you know, the economy is very bad now,
a one million dollar account is big money.
If we take your proposal and present it to the client
as a foreigner's proposal we can get more money.
What do you think, Liu?
Yes, I think this is not very nice.
Mr Kang, he is drawing an expatriate salary.
He's getting all the perks that none of us local staff are ever going to get.
And now I have to do all this shit for him and he is going to get the credit?
Mr Kang, this is not fair.
I am only saying this because I don't want to see
the company waste money for nothing.
Sorry. Hey Ben! Let's stop this right now.
I don't need this kind of credit.
And I don't need my name on your proposal.
That's a big insult.
And I know that you have been talking behind my back
questioning my qualifications as Creative Director.
Creative Directors have their own ideas and their own directions.
They don't have to resort to stealing other people's ideas
and passing them off as their own.
Oh, I see what is going on here.
You have won some awards and
you think that you can do my job right?
You are absolutely right. That's what I think.
Do you want to know what the others think?
They think that if you are better than us then you prove it.
Alright!! That is enough!
You have no right to challenge the Creative Director.
Mr Kang. Wait...
Mr Kang, that's all right.
I am ready to take his challenge.
Now, this is the new shampoo product, and here is the client's brief.
They are an important client.
We lost this account last year and I want to win it back.
So give me your creative proposal in a few weeks.
Whichever team's proposal is accepted will be the winner.
Whoever loses agrees to leave theirjob.
I think... I think this is not a very good idea.
Don't have to be scared. We are talented, we can get a job anywhere else.
Don't be afraid.
Alright... I will contact you again.
Women love this shampoo.
Hey! I am sorry about this,
I am busy all week, can I call you again?
His business is pretty good.
Can I ask you something? Where did you learn your hairstyling skills?
In Singapore.
I was a terrible student, no school would accept me!
So I went to Institute of Technical Education.
I know a lot of people look down on ITE students
Do you know what ITE stands for?
It's The End!
Actually, many ITE graduates have done well.
So as long as you have a skill
although you may not have a degree you can still succeed in life, right?
Yes, that is the way Singapore is.
Only with a degree, would you be considered somebody.
That is why everyone studies very hard.
The medical report shows your wife has leukaemia.
Only if we find a suitable bone marrow doner, will she have a chance of survival.
How about testing my blood first?
My mother has leukaemia.
My father and his colleague had an argument with the Caucasian.
Their boss wants them to compete in a project,
whoever loses will have to resign.
These adults are so immature.
They are still playing such games at their age, that is so silly.
Did the hospital find a suitable donor?
Not yet. She only has three more months to live!
Maybe this is not so bad after all.
Think on the bright side. If she dies
no one will check on your schoolwork and cane you.
Wow! Then you can do as you please.
What do you mean by that?
What I am saying is,
she is always beating and scolding you.
She doesn't love you. The sooner she goes the better!
Don't talk nonsense! My mother will get better!
She is going to be fine!
You and your foul mouth!
My mother will definitely recover!
She is going to be fine!
Disciplinary Master, we cannot let his mother learn about this.
I know, his mother will cane him, right?
Ms Lee, how long are you going to use this excuse?
These days TV programmes are axed once ratings fall.
Can you come up with a new excuse?
How I wish my mother...
How I really wish...
My Mom can be well again
so she can cane me like she did before.
Goddess Of Mercy,
please bless and advise me.
I have a son studying in U.S., he is having his exams tomorrow,
Goddess, please help him, help him pass his exams.
Ok, the goddess says you must burn these three talismen
and drink the ashes mixed with water.
Then bathe with some blessed flowers.
He has to drink it? But he is in the U.S. Now,
how could he drink it? Even if I mail it to him, it will not be in time.
Don't worry. Relax. We are very advanced now.
You know what a computer is?
Computer?
Tell your son to go to this website, www.guanyinma.com,
print out the No. 3 and No. 8 talisman burn them and drink them.
You can go now.
Goddess Of Mercy, please bless me.
I don't know why my son, Terry, does badly in school.
The Goddess knows. It's ok.
She says you have to burn these eight talismans.
Eight talismans?
Burn them, mix with water and drink 8 mouthfuls.
Eight mouthfuls?
After that he will do well in school.
Another thing. Our business is getting worse. I don't understand why this is happening.
Goddess, please advise me.
A person's fortune is determined by his own actions.
The Goddess wants to ask you, when was your last charitable act of kindness?
Specky! Let us settle our differences.
Tell me how you want to settle this?
Our problem is between us,
how could you ask your son to hit my son?
Look at what your son did to my son!
Damn it! Are you a man?
Please get it right.
When did I tell my son to hit your son?
Kok Pin, did you hit his son?
Yes, Because...
You know your mother's condition.
Why can't you be more sensible?
You tell me,
what have you done to make us proud of you?
Crazy!
- Actually he's... - Stop!
Some things are just so cruel
Some paths just don't lead to that door
Some games are such that you don't have to win
Some rewards don't come from the final goal
but from the process
I will not be beaten and give up
Business is tough, you must study hard.
As long you get good results,
Dad will buy you anything you want!
With good results, you can become a civil servant.
Nowadays civil servants command a high pay.
It will be even better if you become a Minister.
Do you know how to do this problem?
Thank you very much. We will keep you informed.
Because we are all capable people
Yes. And what is your idea?
This is already the 8th branch.
Four days later
Ang Boon Hock.
Terry Khoo.
Liu Kok Pin.
Kok Pin, I know your situation,
change the name on my paper to yours,
and show my paper to your mother.
Hey, please,
let me atone for my previous mistake this time.
Kok Pin, you had better take mine.
We are of similar standards.
The client loves both proposals,
but because this is an international brand,
they are going for
John's proposal.
Yes!
Yes! Give me a five!
I keep searching within myself
Hoping to change the tone of your sigh
I know your expectations of me
Are to protect me from unkind stares of society
Your relentless plea today
Harbours the realities of the future
I know your kind intentions
However, the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
What else can I offer to you in return?
I keep asking myself
I keep thinking
I keep searching
I know it has been hard on you
You have given me so much of yourself
Denying you are crying even as you tear
I should be thankful to be part of this loving family
So I am trying my very best
to tell you that I will not admit defeat
What else can I offer to you in return?
My Father, my Mother... my Parents
Mom, I am sorry.
I have tried my best,
but I still could not get 90 marks.
I am really sorry.
Kok Pin, don't cry.
I know you have done your best.
Even if you did not get 90 marks,
Mom is contented.
In the past, Mom did not know if you were lazy,
or if you were just not cut out for school.
It is a great pity,
if one does not fulfil his potential,
simply because he is lazy.
Mom, I am really sorry.
I am so useless.
Kok Pin.
I keep searching within myself
Hoping to change the tone of your sigh
I know your expectations of me
Are to protect me from unkind stares of society
Your relentless plea today
Harbours the realities of the future
I know your kind intentions
- Hello. - Hello, Mr Liu.
- Ms Lee. - Kok Pin.
How are you, Mrs Liu, I am Ms Lee, Kok Pin's form teacher.
Kok Pin mentions you often.
- This is for you. - Thank you, you didn't have to.
Do you feel better already?
Better. I am sorry. Make yourself comfortable.
- What has Kok Pin done now? - No, no, no.
Kok Pin is sensible and intelligent.
I am here today to inform you that I entered Kok Pin's drawing in an US International
Youth Drawing Competition, Kok Pin came in second.
This is quiet an achievement.
Thank you very much.
1st Runner Up. Liu Kok Pin.
11yrs old from Singapore.
What else can I offer to you in return?
My Father, my Mother... my Parents
What else can I offer to you in return?
My Father, my Mother... my Parents
Liu Kok Pin's mother
has leukaemia,
she is in the hospital waiting for a suitable bone marrow donor.
We can all do our part to save her.
Please ask your parents, relatives and friends,
to go for a blood test at St Franc's Hospital to see if there can be a match.
Terry, Dad promised to buy you something you like,
why have you brought me here?
Dad, I don't want you to waste money so this is the best place to come.
So long as it is not too expensive Dad can still afford it.
Dad, you definitely can.
What is it that you want?
- Your bone marrow. - Huh?
With Ms Lee's sincere plea for help response from families have been overwhelming,
even the Principal and the staff of the school have come together in full force
to support this bone marrow donation drive.
The school is not cruel like some people make it out to be.
Other than place for an education, the school is also a place full of warmth and love.
No! We cannot do this!
I don't even know if the pigs are infected, how can I sell it to other people?
This can harm innocent lives.
I would rather be bankrupt than to do that!
I told you NO!
I don't see me wining the lottery, but I always end up with such lousy deals.
Actually, a bone marrow match is harder than winning the lottery.
- Your name is Jerry Khoo, right? - Right! Your ID please?
- Oh, I forgot to bring it. - Huh?
Hello... Yeah...
Then Mr Khoo, can you check if this is your name and ID number?
- Mr Khoo. - Yes... It is correct.
Yes... That will harm others.
- Mrs Khoo, is this his name and ID number? - Yes. Yes. Yes.
When we meet that person later you have to thank him sincerely, ok?
He is the one saving your mother.
I didn't think we would meet
such a kind person in this world.
Damn it! I couldn't be so lucky!
Whenever I run into you, nothing good ever happens!
- Oh, you know each other! - That's great!
Mr Khoo, they are very grateful to you.
Grateful to me?
You are just full of shit!
I am off! Let's go!
Mr Khoo!
Dear! Dear! Listen to them first.
Please! Dad! Dad!
Dear! Please calm down!
I know you are angry but this is life and death.
Dad, dad, please don't be like this, please save Kok Pin's mother!
I beg of you Dad!
Mr Khoo, please save my mother!
Please save her, Mr Khoo!
Mr Khoo, although we have our differences,
I hope you will save my wife. Please!
Mr Khoo, we don't have much time.
Please help! This is life and death!
Stop bothering me! Stop!
Dear! You have to help her!
They have no any other choice,
you are the only one who can save his mother.
Even the Goddess knows we have never helped others.
Am I not right?
Shut up!
Dear! Mr Khoo!
Excuse me, will I get leukaemia after donating my bone marrow?
Of course not.
Let me confirm your name and ID number again.
You are Jerry Khoo Bee Guan,
ID number 9050972F.
Wrong! The ID number is wrong!
I'm sorry, we have made a mistake.
It's another Mr Khoo.
Damn it! How could you get it wrong? You scare me!
But we have confirmed it with you, you said it was correct!
Did I? I must have made a mistake. I've been very confused lately!
Are there so many Mr Khoo in Singapore?
So you are that Mr Khoo.
When did you have your blood tested?
How come I did not know about it?
On the same day you had yours.
You were in pain,
so I got Mom to help me sign the form.
Oh! I thought it was just a blood test.
I didn't know it would be so co-incidental
that his bone marrow would match Mrs Liu's?
Doctor, my son is very young
are you sure his bone marrow can help?
Will he get into trouble if he donates?
Doctor, he is legally under aged.
I am his father and have the right to object.
Dad. Mom.
Ever since I was young I have been obedient.
You have always said it is for my own good,
so I have always done what you asked me to do.
But at the end of the day
I realise I know nothing.
My classmates mock me,
for not having helped other people.
Now I want to save a life,
yet I need your approval.
Dad, Mom, the bone marrow is mine,
can you please let me decide?
I am not frightened! I am not scared!
I won't cry! I won't cry!
Don't cry! It won't hurt!
It won't hurt.
At most it would be like an ant bite!
- At most it would be like an ant bite! - Here! Don't cry.
Just like an ant bite, that's all.
Mom is so proud of you.
You are really my hero!
What? You don't want our Ba Gua.
We have been business partners for so long,
how can you do this to me?
Come in.
Hello, Mr Khoo.
I don't know what to say.
Thank you.
Thank you very much. And thanks to your son too.
You didn't have to.
Thank you, Mr Khoo.
Ok. Ok.
A person's health is most important.
Terry, this is for you.
Thank you very much.
I don't know what to say,
without your bone marrow
I won't have my mother.
You are really my best friend.
Terry, say something.
Better not, I may say the wrong thing.
How are things?
Not good, in fact it's very bad.
Is it the competition from Taiwan Ba Gua?
It is that creative director from your agency!
I thought he was good. His ideas were crap!
If the floods had not killed my pig farm business,
if the US World Trade Centre had not been attacked by terrorists,
I would not be in this state. Taiwan Ba Gua King cannot beat me.
- Am I shouting again? - You are ok.
- I am sorry. - Mr Khoo, let me tell you something,
I have always loved Ba Gua.
Comparing Taiwan Ba Gua and yours,
Yours is still better both in flavour and texture.
- Really? - Really
that's why I think there is still a chance for your business to turn around.
Will you give me a chance to repay you?
Repay? Can you help me?
I didn't think that after I saved Kok Pin's Mom, his Dad would save my Dad.
I love this feeling of love and warmth.
My Dad is loud but not focused, that's why he lost out to Taiwan Ba Gua King.
Kok Pin's father is brilliant.
Like Ms Lee, first he befriends the market
then he moves in up close to study it
and finally get to know it inside out.
It was the craze with the young when launched,
'cos he knew how to package Ba Gua like chewing gum.
In daylight. Out in the open.
Challenging the law.
Even the law has its loopholes.
Chewing gum!
Chew it!
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Hey! James!
Thanks for coming.
Hello. Hope everything is ok.
Thanks Principal, Disciplinary Master and Teacher.
- Thank you so much. - It is just a small matter.
Thank you.
Mr Liu, there is something I have to tell you.
I have just been informed by the organiser of the US drawing contest,
that they loved Kok Pin's drawing, and feel he has great potential in the arts.
If we can send him to study in the States, I am sure he has a bright future ahead.
- Really? - But he is so young.
This is an opportunity of a lifetime, you should consider it.
12 years old is not young.
It is good to study overseas,
butjust remember to come back after graduation.
- Hey Fatty! - You stupid fool!
You still eat so much!
You guys are too much!
If all I do is just cry when I am being bullied in my own home,
people will look down on me.
I finally know what is missing in my life now!
I don't mind you taking my drumstick,
but can you be more courteous about it?
This is my house, can you respect me?
What's happening?
Terry!
Terry! How can you do that to our guests?
Don't you know his father is our business partner?
They are going to take our Ba Gua and sell it worldwide.
But they bullied me!
Don't you use the word bully! They are just playing with you.
Come. Come here.
I am so upset! Why is my Mom like that?
Don't be angry, mothers are all alike.
Frankly, it is hard being a mother.
If they don't do it well, we criticise them.
Actually, our mothers are not bad at all.
Though we don't always agree
but in our hearts, we know that
all this is...
FOR OUR OWN GOOD!
Hey, my friend,
our movie is over,
can you please give us some applause?
Can we have some applause please?
Hey, didn't know you are so obedient too!
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