Man Sir, keep an eye on Puny. I think he has a problem.
Bridge?
We have a system.
Under certain conditions,
we can make arrangements for you two to visit each other.
Do you know what it feels like to fall for someone?
When there's something spectacular to see in the sky,
the first person you think of is him.
You really want to share it with him.
You didn't get on the plane? Why are you here?
I've decided not to get married yet.
What?
We all know it's serious that she's calling off the wedding.
I've already explained the consequences to her.
But she still insists on doing it. I think she really doesn't want to marry.
I really don't get it. What's so bad about Brandon?
He's an architect. He's from a good family.
He's funny too. Who else does she want to marry?
She says she has no feelings for him. We can’t force her to many him.
That's even more ridiculous.
Why would she agree to marry him if she didn't have feelings for him?
I understand how she feels. They met while skiing in Switzerland.
They've known each other for less than half a year.
Then they wanted to get married before they fully understand each other.
That's why they're breaking up so easily. This isn't surprising at all.
Fine. I give up. Put Ka-ka on the phone please.
OK. Just a second.
Uncle Dik, don't force me to marry him. Even Uncle Man won't do that.
I'm so far away. Can I force you? You're spoiled.
Now that you two aren't getting married. They won't become our in-laws.
But there's still a connection between our two families.
I understand.
You must handle this properly. We still do business with them.
OK.
I'll talk to your parents. You have to listen to Uncle Man.
I trust him entirely. I'm entrusting you to him.
No problem.
OK. You take care then.
You too. Bye.
Bye.
Yes. Thank you, Uncle Man.
This is like placing an order for a super sports car.
After people have taken great trouble to assemble the car
and they're ready to deliver it to you,
you suddenly say you don't want it anymore.
You want to return it. What should they do with the car?
Sell it to someone else then.
Actually I'm curious why you're so easy-going this time.
You have a solid reason for doing this.
Besides, I was enlightened by something that happened today.
Today an inmate in Stanley tried to commit suicide.
He had written something in his suicide note.
He said something similar to what you said.
He didn't want to do something that he'd regret for the rest of his life.
He's only 21 years old. He had a bright future.
But now he's killed someone. His life is changed completely.
He's much more miserable. There's no turning back for him.
Even if I got married, I could still get a divorce.
You're really driving me mad.
No, an inmate enlightened me too today. Do you know what she told me?
She said when you've fallen for someone,
the first person you'll think of will be him
and you'd want to share the experience of seeing something spectacular with him.
Today I saw a double rainbow. But I didn't think of Brandon.
What has that got to do with whether you love him?
You don't understand matters of the heart.
Your hands are so cold. You shouldn't eat ice-cream.
Otherwise how could I rub your face with my cold hands?
Hey, before you leave, can you put away the suitcase for me please?
What suitcase?
I borrowed Kwong's suitcase because I was going to Paris.
I don't need it now. Please put it up therefor me.
Let's do it together.
Why is it so heavy?
Come on.
What did you put inside?
Let me give you a hand.
Push harder.
I can't.
Are you OK?
I'm fine.
OK.
You do it.
OK. I'll do it.
Personal call.
Madam Lo, who do you want to visit today?
Scholar. I want to give him some stuff.
OK.
Thank you.
No problem.
Madam Lo, nice to see you again.
Yung Sir.
You're really so kind.
I like talking to the boys. Any new extinct volcanoes recently?
Yes. There's a lifer called Puny.
He's not a Hong Kong person?
He doesn't have friends or relatives in Hong Kong?
That's not it.
His mom has abandoned him. He wants to give up on himself too.
I see.
How about this?
Let me talk to him and tell him to put your name on the visiting list.
Good.
Thank you very much.
You're welcome.
I won't keep you.
OK.
Bye.
See you next time.
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What's the matter with you? Your eyes are red.
Maybe I rubbed them too hard just now.
You must be studying too hard.
No.
I brought you shampoo, exercise books, pens and batteries.
So many things?
I've also given you some money so that you can buy a new radio.
What?
You said your radio's not working. You can't hear the programs clearly.
You applied to the welfare officer for it.
Thank you, Madam Lo.
You're welcome. You're a nice boy.
Honey, the visiting time is only half an hour. You know that.
Say something please, OK?
Honey, what's the matter with you today? You're so quiet. You look so down.
I'm fine.
Fine? Did someone bully you?
I'll tell my underlings to fix the problem for you.
No one's bullying me.
Don't be like this. I worry so much about you.
I haven't come to visit you since your face was disfigured.
It really hurts me to see you in such a state. I can't help you.
I scared you?
No. Why are the people inside so mean to hurt you like this?
Puny, you look great after being discharged from the hospital.
Don't do anything silly again, OK?
That's right. Listen to Shek. Don't do silly things anymore.
Don't worry. They've already beaten you up to vent their anger.
They won't do it again. Forget about it.
That's right.
I haven't thanked you yet for shielding me last time.
Don't ever think he's really a scholar because everyone calls him that.
Look at his build. You can tell he can really fight.
Do you know where he learned kung fu from?
Where?
Jin Yang's novels.
He's the Sword Demon in the Return of the Condor Heroes.
His name is Lonely Loser.
He came to Stanley just to practice kung fu.
I'm his condor. Scholar is my idol...
He didn't read before. Now he just reads Jin Yang's novels.
Do you know he said some wise words to me after you had tried to commit suicide?
Charlie Yeung said what doesn't kill me makes me stronger.
His name is Nietzsche, not Charlie Yeung.
It's Nietzsche?
Yes.
You should have told me earlier.
Nun, one's leaving.
Join the line to get your food.
Brother Heung.
What's the matter? Get back to your table and carry on eating.
Yip Sai-heung, go to the end of the line.
Wow...
Are you an actor? Your reaction is so dramatic. Am I that ugly?
It's OK. Stay in the line. Clean up the mess.
Brother Heung, do you want me to entertain him?
Sure. In the most luxurious way. Where did you get that?
I have my ways.
Give him this pack first.
Ka-ka.
Yes?
You know Uncle Man and I have been divorced for years.
My knowledge about him is already outdated. So you must help me.
OK. No problem.
Tell me five things he likes first.
OK. He likes all day breakfast because it's quick.
He drinks sparkling water because it's safe. He won't get a stomachache.
He goes to cafes with Wi-Fi so he can go online, and won't be bored.
He only wears black, white, grey and blue because it's safe and timeless. He reads...
English or Chinese books?
Reference books and manuals.
He likes reading books about laws and regulation. He's really weird.
How odd.
OK. Five dislikes.
The five things he dislikes are...
Wait. Let me send the five likes first or Kelly won't be able to digest it all.
OK. Kelly really like Uncle Man. She's taking the initiative to date him.
She's even so sincere to do research first.
Sincerity's not the most important thing.
Most important of all, Kelly is really nice and beautiful.
I don't know what your Uncle Man's thinking.
I'm so worried when he gets old and can't move,
you'll have to wipe his body for him.
I won't wipe people's bodies.
By the way, why did you suddenly cancel your wedding?
If you want me to tell you the truth, I really don't know.
I just feel something's wrong.
That means you two don't get along. It's better to find out earlier.
Take Uncle Man and me for example.
We separated three months after we got married.
But we're still good friends now.
Right.
I know you don't agree with me. Never mind.
Sometimes two people who can't get along can still enjoy tea together.
Thank you so much for coming out to help me.
Sit down please. What's the matter with your notebook?
I can't turn it on all the time. Sometimes it runs really slowly.
I think it's been infected by a virus. Look. I brought the manual.
I checked. There's Wi-Fi in this cafe. They have all day breakfast too.
I'm a bit hungry.
Why don't we order some food and check the computer while we eat, OK?
I'm sorry. I think I misunderstood Ally.
I thought she asked me to take your notebook home to fix it.
I need to cover the shift for my colleague later.
So I have to go to work.
Now what?
If you can wait, I'll return your notebook to you after I've fixed it.
It'll take about two days.
Work comes first.
OK. Give it back to me after you've fixed it.
I'll call Ally when it's fixed.
I'm done with the ledgers. What else is there to do?
I'm done too.
Thank you, Brother Tsung.
I got this letter today.
OK.
What is it?
It's the insurance policy.
Q, my good friend drives a box truck. He wants to take out insurance.
Will you refer an agent to him?
Yes. My friend Amy.
OK.
Brother Tsung, I know some agents too. Let me refer them to you.
Grandma, why don't we refer Amy to him? We took out our insurance through her.
I went to Stanley today.
I ran into your colleague at the gate before I left. I talked to him.
He said your boss doesn't want you to hang out with Tsung and the others.
Who is such a busy body?
It doesn't matter who said it. You should give in.
Grandma, I'm particularly upset because this is coming from you.
You know I referred Amy to work as a prison visit volunteer.
In other words, Amy met Tsung because of me.
Now I have to avoid Amy so as not to cause suspicion.
I don't mean that. I mean...
Tsung's been released from jail already.
Shouldn't we give him more support and allowance?
Otherwise how can he rehabilitate?
Well...
Besides, you're a prison visit volunteer too.
You know the difficulties the inmates face.
We shouldn't view Tsung and Amy like other people do.
What if for some unfortunate reason, you and Brother Tsung had to go to jail?
Should I alienate myself from you two?
I was just asking about insurance. You don't need to get so upset.
Right. Brother Tsung, I'll refer Amy to you.
I was wrong. Kiu-kiu is so right.
Your colleague said Chung would affect you. Forget about him.
If Amy and Tsung want to get married,
would you not go to their wedding so as not to cause suspicion?
Anyway Tsung met Amy because of us.
That's true. Grandma, I'm sorry for yelling at you just now.
Did I scare you?
When I was a young girl,
someone threatened me with a knife in the Walled City. I wasn't scared at all.
But I was scared.
You two carry on. I need to make a phone call.
OK.
Grandma, are you busy with volunteer work?
Yes. I'm working on my schedule
to see when I can go to Pik Uk and Sha Tsui to visit the two new kids.
So many kids are extinct volcanoes?
It's different now. It's much more complicated than before.
Take this inmate in the BB Ward of Lo Wu Correctional Institution for example.
She won't listen to Madam Chi. She doesn't want me to visit her either.
I'm taking a bath first.
You'll feel better after a bath... Ting Ho-ho?
Lo Wu Correctional Institution.
Ouch.
Shush. I won't be able to massage your feet if Madam finds out.
Ho-ho, will the milk flow better after the massage?
The doctor said my mammary gland is clogged.
Ask Wah if you don't believe me.
It's true, Sis Hing.
The ﬂow is much better
every time after Ho-ho massages me.
It's that amazing?
I used to give foot massages for people.
Let me massage your pituitary gland to stimulate your endocrine system.
Then I'll massage your acupoints
so that your blood circulation will improve.
Then your milk will ﬂow more easily.
You look so comfortable.
Next week Hang-hang and I will be released from jail.
No one will do this for you anymore.
Mom.
Hang-hang, you want to eat candy?
Come on, Hang-hang, let me help you.
I'm sorry. Did I hurt you?
Never mind. My leg's a bit loose anyway.
Sorry.
Be careful. The water is hot.
What are you doing? First you kicked me. Then my son.
I didn’t mean to.
Get lost. Are you OK, Hang-hang? Are you OK?
My leg's all wet.
Ting Ho-ho, this is already the second time that Wah has hurt your son.
Last time you wouldn't tell me what happened.
Tell me clearly this time.
Madam Yiu, please give me a break. I'm going to be released soon.
Don't ask me to be a snitch. God will punish me if I do that.
We want you to talk because we want to understand your attitude.
I already explained to you last time.
If Wah's not suited to staying in the BB ward,
we'll make better arrangements for her.
On the face of it, you're trying to protect her.
Actually you just want to protect yourself.
Don't think I'm that mean.
You can say that I'm doing this for both reasons.
Who wants to see a mom separated from her baby?
Wah's like me. She gave birth to her baby here too.
The baby's stayed in jail with us since he was born.
As mothers, we feel it's our fault.
If we have to be apart from our babies, we'll be in so much pain.
I would never say anything to hurt Wah and cause her separation from her baby.
We let babies to stay with their mothers
not because we're worry about how hurt the mothers will be
or what mood they'll be in.
We're only doing it for the babies.
Don't think that inmate mothers are different from other inmates.
You still need to learn obedience and repentance here.
Do you think you're really lucky that your son will be three years old next week
and it so happens that you'll be released from jail too?
I don't think I'm lucky.
I've been in prison and worked hard to stay away from trouble. I earned this.
If you had to stay here for life,
do you think your son should stay here with you too?
It's true that you've done your best in the past couple of years
to stay away from trouble and gossip.
But if you don't have the correct values,
you'll break the law again easily after you're released
and you'll have to come back in.
I won't come back again. I won't be apart from my son.
Take her back to the dorm.
Yes, Madam.
Hey, Newbie. I haven't said hello to you since you got here.
Come on. Have a cigarette.
I don't smoke.
Smoking is good. You'll live a shorter life.
You won't need to stay here for so long. Come on.
I don't know how to smoke.
Hey, let's be friends. Come on. Take a drag. Were friends.
You didn't inhale it. Inhale it. Come on. Take a long drag. Again.
Ouch.
What's the matter?
My stomach hurts.
What's going on?
I think he's got gastroenteritis.
Hey, aren't you really high?
Do you know what's going on over there? Those guys are raping your younger sister.
Take this. Kill them.
No. Leave my sister alone...
You're raping my sister? Leave her alone.
Puny.
Hey, Puny.
Stop, Puny.
Don't do it.
Control calling Chiu Sir. An officer's been assaulted in the Cat A exercise yard
I'll go with you. You guys come along too.
Yes, sir.
Leave my sister alone.
Don't do it, Puny.
Puny, you need to calm down. Stop this.
Your younger sister would be so sad if you keep doing this.
We believe you've taken drugs. We need your urine sample for a drug test.
It's positive.
Search thoroughly.
Yes, sir.
Lam Gai-yan, watch while we search your cell.
Hey, be careful with my stuff, sir.
Mak Sir, we've searched the entire area for Cat A inmates.
We didn't find any drugs.
We haven't found the source of the drugs yet.
But Puny did take drugs. Don't let him mix with the other inmates.
Lock him up in the Close Supervision Unit.
Sir, if Puny's been set up, he'll be victimized twice.
Right now I don't have any evidence to prove that he's innocent.
But given his background and character, he wouldn't have brought drugs into jail.
He wouldn't do drugs either.
You believe him?
Can I have more time to find out what happened?
What's been going on lately? First I was injured.
Now Sunny's been hurt too. Who will it be next?
Touch wood. You think this is infectious like the flu?
Hey, guys. Everyone gets one.
Congratulations.
It's a wedding invitation. Who's getting married?
This is yours.
Thank you.
Hey, Tsung's getting married.
We're all invited. How come Q isn't?
His fiancee is my friend.
Of course the invitation was sent directly to my home.
Oh, no. I have to work the night shift that night. Count me out.
It'll be my day off that day. But I don't think I'll go.
I'll just buy him a gift. You do the same too.
I won't go either.
Me neither.
Good. Let's go to karaoke together then.
What's the matter with you guys?
When Tsung was here, you were very nice to him.
He wants to turn over a new leaf now, and you want to draw a line with him.
Do you know how hurt he'll be if you do this to him?
Brother Q, it's sensitive with our jobs.
That's right.
We better not hang out with him.
That's right.
He's right.
You guys are so mean to him.
So?
Brother Kwai.
What are you guys talking so emotionally about?
Nothing. I'll tell you later.
OK. Hey, I remember you have an appointment with an estate agent today
to view ﬂats in Tseung Kwan O.
Yes.
I'm going there too. Let's go together when we're off.
OK.
Q, you're buying a ﬂat?
Yes. I even won the Mark Six lottery.
I'm buying a ﬂat in Tseung Kwan O so I'll be Tsung's neighbor.
I'm not like you guys. I don't mind hanging out with him.
Man Sir...
Chiu, come into my office.
OK.
Man Sir.
You should remember why Tsung was put in jail, right?
Drug trafficking.
Q.
Yes?
Are you OK?
I'm checking the letters for Cat A. They're so touching.
No wonder they want to get the letters at night.
Otherwise people will see them cry.
You may cry. But don't open the letters from lawyers.
Of course I won't.
Q, you're reassigned to the key room. Chiu, you take his place.
You'll be working in the key room for the time being.
He transferred you to the key room. That means he doesn't like you.
I talked back to him because of Tsung.
But it's odd that he made this reassignment.
I've done nothing wrong.
He checks my hair, uniform and boots all the time.
He always looks so angry too. You're going to be out of luck now.
But Head's not stupid. He let that Chimpanzee get promoted.
That means he's competent. He wouldn't do anything unreasonable.
He got this post. That doesn't mean he's competent.
He just knows how to play politics. Don't be so naive.
I've worked for over 30 years. I'm still just a sergeant.
Those who are better or worse than me have all surpassed me
even though Head was my classmate in the Staff Training Institute.
Everyone knows that. I'm afraid you'll be like me.
Mentor, you may not have a military star on your shoulder,
but your mentees are everywhere. Who hasn't learned from you in Stanley?
That's true.
All sergeants, PUs and inspectors have been trained by you.
They should serve you tea and salute you. They should call you mentor.
Of course. I have a high status.
I've learned the most from you. Let me salute you. Then I'll drink with you.
Sure. A toast to you too.
You should return the computer to Kelly in person after fixing it.
Give her a chance to buy you a meal.
Why did you insist on asking Auntie Ally to return the computer to her?
You're so nosy. You don't agree with this?
What's so bad about Kelly?
Hey Tsung, you're a big boy now.
Wait a second.
Remember to drink more.
Of course.
Kiu Ching-kiu, I've already reminded you many times before.
Why won't you stay away from causing suspicion?
You two carry on chatting.
Brother Man. Do you know why I'm calling you that?
It's because we're off duty now. We're not wearing the uniform.
I want to speak freely and act freely. I want greater freedom in making friends.
I've come to my friend's wedding.
I don't think I need to account for this to anyone.
Q, don't make trouble.
I've put up with this for a long time.
I'm a correctional officer. I should accept him all the more.
I know very well that he's repented. I don't need to stay away from him.
You know very well?
Do you know how many brothers he has in Stanley?
Do you know the people he hangs out with after he's been released from jail?
What do you know?
Man Sir, what do you mean?
I'm talking to my colleague. This is none of your business.
Who are you?
Do you know who you're talking to?
Q, let it go. I shouldn't have invited you.
Why did you do that? Do you know Q is really upset?
Q knows both the bride and the groom.
Do you want him to pretend that he doesn't know them?
Besides, I think Tsung has corrected himself.
His old friends just got emotional.
You think Tsung has corrected himself completely?
Then why would he still hang out with those friends?
From my point of view,
Q will get affected if he keeps hanging out with Tsung.
It's just that simple.
Everyone has old friends.
Give him some time. Tsung just got out.
OK. Q can make friends with Tsung
after he's completely reformed himself.
There's a process for turning black into white.
Don't tell me it's grey now.
To me, black and white are very distinct. There is no grey.
I will never allow my subordinate to cross the line.
Uncle Man, why do you seek perfection in everything?
You want everything to be perfect
including the clothes you wear, the food you eat and the car you drive.
Human beings aren't robots.
It's like romance. There are no manuals or rules to follow.
What's your point?
I mean you're so inflexible. You treat both Q and Kelly like this.
You didn't try to understand Kelly at all. You just rejected her.
Why are you so inﬂexible?
It this how you've always seen me?
I want you to be happy.
I think if you'd just relax a bit, you might be happier.
Uncle Man, why do you seek perfection in everything? Human beings aren't robots.
It's like romance. There are no manuals or rules to follow.
Dad, why do you always refer to the book?
This isn't a book. It's a manual.
I want to make sure that every step is right.
Then the lift will be safe. Do you know why I'm so serious at work?
It's because a lift can carry eight passengers.
That means it carries the happiness of eight families.
Don't think a lift just goes up and down.
It's my duty to make sure it works safely. There must be no mistakes.
I must make sure everyone is safe when they take the lift, OK?
Dad, you're so selﬂess. I want to be like you when I grow up.
Good boy.
Why are you so inﬂexible?
I think if you'd just relax a bit, you might be happier.
Uncle Man.
Ka-ka, why are you here?
Oh, no. You have an exam today. You cut class?
There's no one in your home. You passed out just now.
I was afraid there was no one to take care of you.
I passed out. You should call an ambulance.
Why are you yelling at me?
You're a student. Your duty is to go to school.
You didn't discharge your duty. Of course I'm yelling at you.
I hate you so much.
Look, Ka-ka. Isn't this beautiful?
It's so beautiful. It looks so much like me.
Thank you, Uncle Man.
Wow, it's really beautiful.
Your Uncle Man seldom picks up a pen. Now he's drawn you a picture.
You must really listen to him. Especially when I'm not there.
You must behave yourself, OK?
OK. Uncle Man, how did you draw this?
You don't know? This is called an animated edition.
Madam Yiu, do you know what it feels like to fall for someone?
Why don't you tell me?
It's like when there's something spectacular in the sky,
the first person you'd think of is him.
There was a double rainbow in the sky. Uncle Man, did you see it?
I thought of Uncle Man right away?
Amy.
Hi.
It's just you? Where's Tsung?
He decided not to come.
Actually this is the last time I'll be seeing you.
What are you talking about?
Don't worry.
I've already asked a good friend to follow your family's insurance policies.
Why are you doing this?
We don't want to get you into trouble.
Both Tsung and I think that there really is a conﬂict of roles between us.
Perhaps I'm more inclined to accept inmates.
But I have a reason for doing this. I almost had to go to jail before.
But I was lucky. Back then someone gave me a chance.
Actually a small step can change a person's fate completely.
Why must we make such a clear distinction?
Sorry, Q. It won't help no matter what you say now.
Tsung and I have decided.
Doing this is the best for all of us. Tsung told me to give this back to you.
Hell, Heaven.
He said we should draw a line and never see each other again.
This is a gift for you and Tsung.
No, thanks. Take care. Goodbye.
Perhaps I'm more inclined to accept inmates.
But I have a reason for doing this. I almost had to go to jail before.
Hurry. Wait for you outside. Let's go.
Stop.
Stop. Don't move.
Kids, you came to steal. So I called the police.
Take them to the car.
Go.
Miss, is that kid a thief too?
No. He came to buy stuff.
OK.
Thank you, sir.
Kid, I've watched you many times. You're not a bad person. Just go.
OK. I put this piece of cake in my pocket by mistake just now.
Take it as a gift from me.
Don't hang out with those people anymore. Cherish your future.
Thank you.
Ting Ho-ho.
Ting Ho-ho, the welfare officer wants to talk to you.
Ho.
Madam Chi.
Someone called Kiu Ching-kiu wants you to put his name on the visiting list.
I don't know him.
He asked me to mention the gingerbread man in Fu Shan Estate.
So you'd remember him.
Window 4.
Hi, my name is Kiu Ching-kiu.
Sorry. Who are you?
In 2000, you gave me this gingerbread man.
Oh, you're the kid who came with the other kids that year
to steal from the supermarket?
Hey, you're a grown-up now. Why have you come to see me?
How did you know I was here?
My grandma is a prison visit volunteer.
I believe someone already told you that she wanted to visit you.
They visit the extinct volcanoes. I know.
Hey, I don't need anyone to visit me.
Why is your son staying here with you?
His name is Hang-hang. I was pregnant when I came in.
There's no one outside to look after him.
He's so cute.
He'll be three years old very soon.
Why were you put in jail?
I was unlucky. I don't want to talk about the past.
Sorry. I just want to care about you more.
You're a volunteer too?
No. I work in CSD.
How capable.
I'll never forget that you gave me a chance back then.
You even told me to cherish my future.
This is so unbelievable.
You almost got caught before. Now you supervise the inmates.
I had a nice job before too. My life was quite good. But now...
Next time when I come visit you, I want to bring you something.
What would you like?
You want to come again? You don't need to do that.
I just gave you a gingerbread man.
You don't need to buy me anything in return.
You didn't just give me a gingerbread man. You also gave me my future.
If you hadn't given me a chance back then, I might still be hanging out with those guys
Hell is only a step away from heaven. You led me to heaven.