A dream woven garden is just a walk away
in its world of colours~
People play there under blue sky each day
after exchanging a dream for healing~
You may find it along the road that way
but at the entrance you must pay~
Will you swap darkness for a blessing?
Will you enter that bright garden?
Do you want that beautiful gift
of resting with others amid its flowers?
You too may repose inside~
What do you want to know?
Everything about my mom.
Her secrets.
If you want to play a duet with mom,
you must get the grand prize
at the world violin competition.
Good luck.
I'm waiting for your performance.
-Kid! - Give it back!
That was the first time I met Jin Li Sha.
She really saved me,
not only that night, but forever.
- Oh! You're home. - Yeah.
- What's wrong? - I don't feel well.
What's wrong? Do you need a doctor?
I'll be fine after sleep.
No, let's go to a doctor. Come on.
Mom, I'm hungry. I want to eat something.
I'll make porridge to warm your stomach.
Wait for me.
I'll change first.
Wait.
- Lan Die Fei! - What?
Why'd you lock the door?
- Oh. Hiding something? - I'm not.
Go and see Director Tang tomorrow.
He and I are taking a 10 day business trip
to Nanjing and Shanghai. You must take care of Dad.
You and Director are off to Shanghai?
We're going to work.
You better be.
Today an internet report said in Taiwan
over 60% of females accept cheating.
That's the divorce rate!
What are you saying?
Well, people now are 'whatever' about dating.
They don't date normally. Be careful.
Don't let Dad know. He dotes on you.
He'd be so disappointed.
I never disappoint Dad.
But you...work hard or you'll let him down.
- Xiao Shu! Xiao Shu! Come eat! - Okay.
Wah!
Dad, you went overboard!
It looks so good.
A teacher in Shanghai taught me this dish.
It's 'jiao tou' noodles.
I call them 'precious noodles'
for our precious daughter.
Eat up!
Die Fei, come eat.
I'm going to Shanghai on business.
I must taste their jiao tou.
You're off on a trip again? Who with?
With my boss.
Dad, want me to bring you back anything?
Taiwan has what Shanghai has.
A business trip is tough. Take your vitamins.
Dad.
Taiwan doesn't have Shanghai girls.
What "Shanghai girls"?
Your Mom won't be happy hearing that.
Your Mom was the prettiest.
Eat.
Transferring, please wait.
I got it.
Your informer is reliable. Tell him thanks.
I understand.
If you ever need a violin, I'll try to help.
It's fine.
I'll call you. Bye.
Why are you here?
I'm back at work.
Xiao Shu said you want to see me.
Oh! I'm getting confused.
Without Xiao Shu, I don't function.
I have a job for you.
Take this contract offer to Concertmaster.
He's staying at home writing music.
Can you?
Can someone else go?
I won't argue about Hai Ou.
Don't you want to work here?
- If not for Xiao Shu... - I get it. I'll go.
Here.
If he doesn't answer, use the key.
And ask if he finished the Shanghai piece.
We're waiting on it.
Okay. Hurry up.
I'm only an assistant.
As long as I do my work, it's fine.
Nothing happened.
Lan Die Fei, fighting! You can do it.
Go for it!
Anyone here?
Sorry.
Concertmaster, you're home?
Director sent me with a contract you need to check.
- You want coffee? - Okay.
- Go make it. - Yeah...
- So you're back at work? - Yeah.
Right, did you finish the Shanghai music?
Director said everyone's waiting for it.
Don't worry. It's here.
Concertmaster! Are you mad?
You're right. I'm mad.
I'm very dissatisfied with my recent work.
I know what I want... but I can't express it.
Am I mad?
I don't understand violin.
You and the violin make a 45 degree angle.
Your right hand holds the bow like this.
Lift your hand.
Don't play sounds yet.
Lightly, back and forth.
Down...up... relax.
Down...up.
Practise. Don't stop.
Remember this pose.
Okay.
Play your first note.
Second string.
There's sound!
I'm pretty talented.
Wait!
Just forget it.
Hey! it's my first try!
Then let me ask you,
you really felt nothing?
Of course not!
I like Chen Hai Jie.
I...
Does our orchestra sell instruments?
I'm sure we don't.
Why? Want to buy one?
No, just a question. I'm going.
Oh!
I decided to tell Chen Hai Jie.
It's better to be clear, don't you think?
That's great.
But don't hope too much. You have no chance.
And I have no time for this.
Hey!
Ketagalan Orchestra.
[Sis. Important. Meet me Dong Yue mall] Important?
Sorry, change of destination.
- Sis. - How's this?
- This is important? - How is it? - Too sexy.
Oh, please.
Shouldn't underwear be pretty and comfy?
- I don't know. - Those are conservative.
Isn't it adult video stuff?
You're so fuddy duddy.
- You should buy some. - What?
Yeah. Great idea.
Buy a set and pretend to be drunk
or twisted an ankle
or don't feel well
and need your back washed. That will work.
What are you on about?
How long will it drag on with Chen Hai Jie?
Let's go. Dad's waiting.
Just wait...Miss!
What other colours?
- Red and blue. - Then...black..and red.
- Sure. - Thank you.
Stop mucking around!
[I expect your good news]
Alice...
[I expect your good news]
Alice...
Excuse me.
Alice!
Sorry... Excuse me.
Hey!
- Sorry. - Pay for what you broke.
Lots of people saw you . Don't try to leave!
I wasn't... I have to find...
Look at this.
Pay for these!
Fine, but how about I pay you differently?
Excuse me, may I see your performance permit?
Performance permit?
It's at that...
It's over there!
Don't run!
Move!
Don't arrest me!
Move!
Where are we going?
Don't run!
Let me go!
Over here!
We're fine, fine.
That was close.
You're not bad. You didn't run off.
I owed you two. Why'd I run off?
Oh, right. Here.
Let me see.
Wow, so much today!
Here's more of it.
This is too much.
Go, go, go! I'm hungry.
Let's treat him!
Okay!
Let's go eat!
Let's go!
Sit properly. Don't slouch.
Call your sister again.
I told you she's packing and not eating with us.
She's too busy to eat. Of course we must wait.
She's not like you.
You want to quit the job you had for a year.
Dad, you're unfair. You don't know the situation.
What don't I know?
You lost a valuable violin but you're dissatisfied.
They didn't ask for compensation. So why are you unhappy?
That violin is worth a lot. We can't afford to pay.
These days people are begging for jobs.
They're not like you. You refuse to work.
If those unemployed see you, they'd feel...
Didn't I go back? Stop nagging.
How long will you muddle on? Your sister acts better.
To help our finances, she went straight into work.
She never mentioned study.
Why aren't you thoughtful?
Isn't it all just about money?
If you have to sell yourself, then I don't want to!
What's that nonsense?
Do you think her job dropped out of the sky?
Fine. I'll find a boss to have an affair with!
Does anyone want cake?
Let's eat.
Instead of a clock store...
you should open... a small restaurant!
Excuse me.
Your sister is a mystery.
Don't mind her. Eat.
Here. Eat.
Dear.
Have you seen my gray suit?
Yes. It's at the dry cleaner's.
No problem. It's fine.
You're home early. I'll make dinner.
- You've eaten? - I can eat more.
Where are you going?
Shanghai and Nanjing.
How long?
Ten days.
Honey, look. I found a treasure today.
Why do you collect these romance novels?
These were my favourite romance novels
when we started dating.
And the male hero is like you.
Honey, we have to talk.
Okay.
Let's talk after your trip. I'll make dinner.
Honey...
[Hai Jie, I actually...]
~If too many things were said~
~please stop hiding~
~Your akward smile makes me sad though we're just friends~
~Can you be honest?~
[Hai Jie. I actually feel ...]
Don't have high hopes.
You have no chance.
The worst outcome is his not finding Alice
and still not seeing your heart!
~Intimacies turn to torture~
I'm certain I love Alice.
My feelings never changed.
~Calling you is really painful~
~I dare not cry, I cannot admit defeat~
~Your heart holds only her~
- Thank you. - Be safe.
~I dare not cry. Maybe it is a way to admit defeat~
~I love you but can't say it. Taking everything as a blessing to you~
You're going so early? Did you sleep?
Want me to take you?
It's okay. I called a cab.
Are you hungry? I'll make a sandwich.
It's okay, dad. I'll eat on the plane.
Xiao Shu, sit with me.
Dad.
Were you fixing mom's watch all night?
- Didn't you sleep? - No, I slept.
So, is your boss good to you?
He treats me well. I got a bonus recently.
True? Your boss is good!
Xiao Shu, you didn't tell me you had a boyfriend.
Invite him for a meal here.
If it gets serious, I'll introduce you.
Dad, it's late. I should go.
I'll see you out.
Be careful.
I know.
Dad.
While I'm gone, be good with sis.
- Yes. - I'm going.
Okay. Go safe.
- You too. - Okay, bye.
[I expect your good news]
It's you.
I want to know more... about Mom.
Didn't I tell you lots?
Not enough.
I tried finding out
but Mom only lived for others the last 20 years.
So I have to ask others.
You...
are the first I can ask.
Mom only lived for others the last 20 years.
So I have to ask others.
You...
are the first I can ask.
I lost Mom for 20 years.
What right do you have to own her this long?
Please...give me my past.
I'm begging you.
Fine.
"Own." Good word.
Since you're desperate, I'll tell you.
That night she saved me from bullies.
Afterwards I was exhausted.
Because of the pressure of practising violin,
I hadn't slept in a long time.
That night I slept like a log for a long, long time.
I woke up in a comfortable bed
in a comfortable room.
There was even a homey food scent.
That's the second time I saw Lisa.
She wasn't the avenging angel of the night before.
Oh, you're awake?
Come here.
What was she like?
She was like...
the mom I always imagined.
Do you know how long you slept?
You slept eight...
eighteen hours.
You sure can sleep.
Come on. I just made noodles. Sit and eat.
You must be hungry.
Here, I'll serve you.
It's hot. Careful.
Here's soup.
Oh, you scraped your hand.
I put iodine on it.
Does it still hurt?
It's okay, I'm fine.
Thank you so much for yesterday.
You're so polite.
Go on, eat.
Wow, it's a pretty violin!
Is it damaged?
Luckily, no.
Do you want to call home? Won't your family be worried?
No need. No-one's at home.
Oh.
Then come and eat.
At that time,
I felt a warmth I never experienced before.
It was... the feeling of family.
But back at home, I felt uncomfortable.
I could never relax
and endlessly practised violin
but that pressure and fear kept rising in me.
If you want to be in your mom's ensemble,
do things fair and square.
In this year's Paganini's World Violin Competition,
you must get first place.
That's my agent's condition.
Good luck.
I'm waiting for your performance.
You must get first place. Here's the plane ticket.
I'm waiting for your performance.
I couldn't fall asleep.
Mom's sleeping pills didn't work.
I'd reached all my limits.
Who is it?
I'm sorry but can I have breakfast with you?
I didn't order take-away.
Come in.
You were fine when you left yesterday.
Why are you flat now?
You probably slept too long here, then didn't sleep at home.
How can you go to class?
I don't have to go to class.
Why not?
I'm going to Marseilles soon for a violin competition.
I practise at home.
Oh.
A competition is important
but you need rest.
Your family won't want you disregarding your health.
I'm going out soon.
Later, could I...
sleep in your bed?
Sure.
I didn't know why I felt so relaxed with Lisa.
And I didn't know why, in Lisa's bed,
I could fall asleep peacefully.
The night before I had to leave for the competition,
I made a decision...
the biggest decision in my life.
Hey, where are you going?
Can I go with you?
Why'd you suddenly want to come with me?
My hand's better.
I want to play for you.
That's great!
Oh, right.
Can you tell me more about your friend?
Of course.
My friend's nursing home takes care of people
with mental problems.
Some factors are congenital
but others are due to family, society and work.
They're different ages
but they have a similar wish to live well.
They need good physical and mental health.
You worked hard.
You're so fit! Look.
Good exercise. Keep it up!
Are you tired?
Are you resting?
Resting is good.
Rest then exercise.
You'll do it, right?
You will, right?
You will. Good.
He does well.
Canon & Fugue in D Minor by Pachelbel (Pachelbel's Canon)
I never knew playing violin could be happy.
I only knew playing violin for competitions and prizes
got my mother's approval and satisfied her expectations.
I don't even know what violin means to me.
Or maybe it's just that I know nothing else.
Actually, ambitious people end up losing more.
Society's pressures are too heavy.
If you can absorb it...Hello!
You can only take so much pressure.
Then you crash and burn...
like many people here did.
Actually...
Because of the Paganini World Finals,
I've been under deep pressure.
I haven't slept well in a long time until...
Until you found my bed, right?
How about this?
I'll send the bed to your house.
Then you needn't come to my house to sleep.
Oh, did you tell your mom you're not going to the finals?
It's the first big decision I ever made.
Besides...today I only want to relax and play.
Oh.
Your mom will be disappointed.
Ting Yu, tell your mom
your thoughts to show her you've grown up.
Maybe she'll understand.
You don't know her.
But I know maternal love.
I don't think I can tell her.
I'll wait till she gets back from Europe.
Is that a good idea?
What if I call her with you?
The broadcast you just heard was the final piece
from this year's Paganini's Violin World Competition.
It was indeed wonderful.
The contestant expected to take the spotlight, He Ting Yu...
Mom. You're home.
Hello.
I'm Jin Li Sha, the one who called you.
What do you want? Say it.
Ms He, I don't understand.
You had the ability to encourage Ting Yu
not to attend the competition.
What's your motive?
You negatively influenced Ting Yu's music career.
Mom, you misunderstood.
You're rotten goods... seducing my son!
Mom!
Don't be ridiculous! That's going too far.
Ms He, please calm down.
Tell me! What's your aim?
Mom, calm down and listen.
You've never pulled my arm like that.
Ting Yu... you changed.
I'm so sad.
Lisa is a good person. Don't be so against her.
Why are you speaking up for her?
Whose side are you on?
You've never gone against me or raised your voice to me.
How did this happen?
You two...what's your relationship?
What relationship is it? Huh?
I'll take you to court!
Mom! Let go her hand!
Listen to me!
The day of the competition,
I got up to watch the TV
for the live broadcast but I didn't see you.
That hurt my heart.
When I called, you weren't home.
I couldn't contact you.
What was I to think?
Why are you acting this way?
You want to tour Europe with me.
How did this woman change you?!
You're still thinking of the competition.
Did you ever care about me?
Listen to me!
The day of the competition,
I got up to watch TV
for the live broadcast but I didn't see you.
That hurt my heart.
If not for this woman, how could you change?
You're still thinking of that competition.
Have you ever cared about me?
I never cared about you?
Then this woman... cares for you more than I do?
Keep this up, I'll move out!
Ting Yu.
Don't. Talk it out.
Don't pretend.
I won't let you go.
I'll bring you to court!
Article 241 of the Penal Code.
The abduction of a person under 20 years of age
from his guardian
carries a penal sentence of 1 to 7 years.
If there's intent to profit
or engage in obscene behaviour or sexual intercourse,
the guilty party can be sentenced to 3 to 10 years jail.
But your son said he was never with Ms Jin.
I want to sue under the second article.
She sexually harassed my son.
My son is under 20.
That woman seduced my son!
Can't you see what's here?
That night... I finished practising violin outside
when I came across hoodlums.
They wanted to steal my violin.
Then I brought him back to clean his wounds.
I saw he was hungry so I made food...
That woman is at fault!
Please be calm.
Hello? This is Lisa.
Oh, Lawyer Huang. Hello.
Ms He Man Yi's final testimony
is inconsistent on several counts.
Oh.
This case has been declared inadmissible.
Ms. Jin, you have the right to countersue for false allegations.
I don’t want to countersue.
There's no need.
You go on stage in five minutes.
Here, you have a call.
Hello?
Ma! Ma!
Why'd you do this?
Ma! Ma... Ma!
She needs 24 hour observation.
For her safety, we recommend she stay in hospital.
I understand.
Thank you, Doctor.
Ma.
You're here with Mummy.
Don't leave.
Baby.
I'm sorry.
It's all my fault.
Ma.
What if I move back home?
Liar!
You don't want Mummy!
- Ma, I'm Ting Yu... - You left with that woman! - Ma!
- Go away! Leave! - Don't be like this!
- Ma! - Who are you?
- I don't want to be here! - Ma! - Go away! Go away! Go away!
Someone come!
Ma! Hurry!
- Ma! - Save me!
Ma...
Ma, I promise you.
When you get better, I'll take you home.
Get well soon.
We still haven't performed together.
You should practise violin.
I will.
I know.
Oh, right.
I spoke to Celine.
I asked her to give you a hair-cut on Monday.
I want a perm. Okay?
Sure.
Whatever you want is fine.
You treat me the best.
I'm so tired.
I want to sleep.
Okay.
I don't even know if mom knew me.
Hello?
- Excuse me, is this Mr He? - Yes.
You need to sign these forms.
Oh, give them to me.
How could this happen?
Didn’t the hospital put away dangerous objects?
She used her pajamas.
She tied them to the bed...
Your mother left you a letter.
Baby, Happy Birthday.
From Mummy.
Ma.
Baby, Happy Birthday.
From Mummy.
Ma.
Just like that,
my mother left me alone.
I cried a long, long time.
Lisa held me a long,long time.
Ever since then,
I haven't cried a single tear.
Losing your mother is like losing every emotion.
Nothing in this world is important to me.
I'm numb.
I....
You have the chance to find your own mother...
to get close to her... to understand her.
You should treasure it.
Understand?
Goodnight.
[Hai Jie...]
[You...]
God, anything is okay.
Can you help me?
What should I say to him?
That was quick. Can't be him, right?
Hello? Not yet, not yet. I'm not asleep.
Come out now? Yeah, I can. Okay, wait for me.
Pretend you're drunk or you twisted your ankle
or you don’t feel well
and you need a back rub.
That works well.
It'll come in handy!
Die Fei, sorry. It's very late to come.
It's fine. We're friends, right?
I need to bother you.
What is it?
Can you come to Ketagalan?
- Ketagalan? Now? - Hmm, yeah.
It's late, but you have a key.
No, it's not too late.
And I want to tell you something.
Okay. Let's go.
Go, go, go.
If one day I could stand here and play bass...
My legs are wobbly thinking of it.
Piano!
Can I play?
Whatever.
Thanks for bringing us!
Oh, no problem.
Did you want to tell me something?
What is it?
It's nothing.
Now isn't a good time.
Are you free later?
Later?
Later I'm taking these two to the train.
They have to pack.
They're moving next week.
Okay, okay.
Fine then...talk next time, okay?
Thanks for this. I owe you.
[Symphony Soul: 10 charming violin masters]
Alice!
[Thank you, Hai Jie]
[We had fun today]
[We're on the train. Bye bye!]
Concertmaster?
Why're you here late? Forgot something?
Lan Die Fei and Chen Hai Jie were just here too.
I want Lan Die Fei to help me.
She'll live in my house and assist me 24 hours a day.
Is this real?
Is it all real or fake?
So this is how heartache feels
It’s hard to be indifferent
Seeing you give him your loveliest smile
hurts my obstinate heart
It turns out this is regret
It turns out I envy him
It turns out he can make you laugh out loud
I don't have that talent
If only I admitted earlier
how much I depend on you...
what would we be now?
If I could be brave and innocent like you
maybe I'd be more deserving of your love