Mr. Lim, I told you Peng likes Tofu and Pork.
So why is there a Chicken? He hates Chicken.
Look at that disgusting head.
Didn't I tell you he likes Durians?
Change them all right now!
We'll change them right now.
Who does she think she is? So bossy.
She was a famous singer.
But she quit after getting married.
A has-been singer but yet still so demanding?
Who's the deceased?
Her only son.
They found his body by the river, it's so tragic...
Was it an accident, a suicide or was it murder?
How would I know? The police are still investigating.
Mr Lim, Mr Lim.
I'm coming over, what is it?
Look at this house. It has no windows.
Peng can't stand the heat. He'll suffocate.
Mrs Wu,
how observant of you to notice such details.
So what do we do now?
I'll install the air conditioning.
Hang on...
Here you go.
All right, all right.
Hey! Whats going on? Why did you stop?
We've been chanting for two hours.
We need to rest.
That's right.
Excuse me, I'm paying for three hours of prayers.
You're supposed to chant for three hours.
Don't you dare stop. Continue chanting.
Hurry UP-
How dare you?!
Get moving!
Don't stop chanting! Chant louder!
Do it properly or I won't pay you.
Keep chanting!
What'll you be performing at the school talent show?
I can hula hoop.
I can karate.
I'm the school's top speed gamer.
What about you?
Loan...
catch ghosts!
Catch ghosts?
Miss, give me two of your rice dumplings.
Master Wong, buying rice dumplings for boy medium again?
My son says your big meaty rice dumplings
will make him grow faster. Just like you.
Smart kid. He will grow up to be as handsome as you.
What can I say. It's in the genes.
We Wongs have inherited this gift for generations.
I hear you are a medium?
Yes indeed, I am Master Wong.
We Wongs have been doing this for eighteen generations.
In a few years, we intend to launch an IPO.
Lady Luck is with me!
Since you can see ghosts, you can surely help me?
I want to talk to my baby.
We can't see ghosts, we can only connect with spirits.
What would you like to tell your baby?
I used to sleep soundly hugging him in my arms.
Now that he is gone, I can't sleep.
I want to tell him...
to reincarnate as my baby once again.
You would like your baby to reincarnate as your baby?
Miss, perhaps your baby...
has already reincarnated as someone else's baby?
No! He can only be my baby, no one else's!
Stop talking nonsense!
...You mean you can still get pregnant?
That baby is actually her dog.
Oh...
...Dog? Then I don't think we can help you.
We've never tried connecting with a dog, sorry.
Of course you can. Dogs are the same as humans.
We have really never tried dogs, so sorry.
- I beg you! - I'm really sorry.
- Please, I beg you! - Really, really sorry.
Miss! Miss! Miss!
Miss! Miss!
My rice dumplings! My...
Did she just get possessed by her dog?
She was just hungry, that's all.
By the way,
you haven't paid for your rice dumplings.
Give me another two.
Cool!
Small ones.
Oh...okay, okay.
How many times must I tell you not to make such things up?
I did not. All of them are true.
I told you to write "What I did during the school holidays".
You wrote that your father brought you to
six cemeteries and five haunted houses in Malaysia?
It's really true.
We saw a few wandering ghosts
and we sent them back to the underworld.
There's no such thing as ghosts.
I don't believe in things I can't see.
The last time you wrote,
that your mother's a goddess?
Yes, she died when I was three years old.
She then became a goddess, so that she can help the world.
Go stand in the corner.
Don't play with him. He befriends ghosts!
Ghost boy!
Boy!
Boy! Let's go home.
What are you doing here?
We have a job later. We need to get ready.
I've a Maths exam tomorrow. I need to study.
Why bother? You get 'As' without even trying.
I didn't study the last time because we had a job.
So I ended up with a 'B+'.
Well, a 'B' is still better than a 'C', isn't it'?
You'll succeed me in future
and earn lots of money.
That's how I can afford to get you the
Top 100 World Cemeteries Collector's DVD boxset.
Pa, why are all the things you get me...
related to the dead?
Let's not discuss this now. Put on your helmet.
We've to go home right now.
Are you ready?
You're finally here!
We've been waiting for you. Let me carry that.
This way please.
How are you, Master Wong?
A few months ago, a female customer choked
while eating our famous dumplings.
Soon after, many customers complained of seeing
a long-haired lady eating dumplings next to them.
That's because no one performed rites for her after she died.
It's likely she doesn't even know she's dead.
What should we do?
Ask the kitchen to prepare a bowl of your famous dumplings.
Just like the one she had that night.
I command!
Are you daydreaming again?
Performing at another imaginary concert?
And you have been drinking again?
Why didn't you come today?
I’ve already told you a million times.
All the praying in the world
won't bring our son back.
Such a waste of money.
I don't think it's a waste at all.
It's an investment.
I want Peng to reincarnate to a better life.
Why don't you invest in me instead?
I want a better life too.
It's pointless talking to you. I’m going to bed.
I'm going to perform at my imaginary concert.
That's great. Reserve a VIP seat for me.
I’ll send you an extra flower bouquet.
My sincerest thanks.
You're most welcomed.
Hello?
Ma, it's me.
Hello?
Can you hear me?
Speak louder, I can't hear you.
Hello?
Peng?
Ma!
Is that really you?
Yes, Ma, it's me.
Peng!
Is it cold over there?
Put on more warm clothing.
Have you gotten the things I sent you?
I have.
But I want you to stop burning me those things.
Why not? Don't you like them?
Ma, you've given me 88 pairs of shoes,
128 sets of clothes,
and 18 mansions...isn't that enough?
You should be so lucky to have such a problem.
I can't even decide which house to sleep in every night.
And why did you even buy me an airplane?
I don't know how to fly it and it's taking up space.
The neighbours are laughing that I am over-the-top.
I don't care what others say.
They are all yours.
Those sports cars, planes, houses...
We can't even afford those things over here.
Peng?
Peng...you're back?
Ma misses you so much.
Whats wrong?
Peng, why do you look unhappy?
I’m fine.
What else do you want?
Just tell Ma and Ma will get it right away.
I don't want anything.
How about a puppy?
Or I can get you a big zoo with...
I've told you, I don't need anything.
You used to like dinosaurs when you were little.
How about I get you a dinosaur?
That's just so typical of you, Ma.
When I wanted to learn to play the guitar,
you made me learn the piano,
and then the drums and the harp.
I only wanted the best for you.
And you yell at your mother?
That's because you never listen.
I’m your mother, wouldn't I know best?
How can you blame me after all I've done for you?
I don't want to fight with you.
We're not fighting.
We're having a discussion.
I have to go.
But we're not done yet!
Peng!
I recognize you! You're that famous singer!
It's been a while and you still recognize me?
Of course, I’m a huge fan!
Thanks.
I especially like this song...
Excuse me, that's not my song.
It's most definitely your song.
That's Tsai Chin's song.
You mean you aren't Tsai Chin?
I’m Fang Xiao Mei.
Fang Xiao Mei?
You mean you're the
beautiful, slim and talented Fang Xiao Mei
whom everyone raved about?
But are you sure?
Didn't she die quite a while back?
The hell with you!
Idiot!
Who did you hear that from?!
Stop reading those trashy tabloids!
Stop the car over there!
Good morning, Mrs Wu.
Good morning, Mr Lim.
You're just in time.
I've designed a new house for you.
Besides air conditioning, I have put in many windows...
I don't need that anymore.
What about maids?
There's a promotion. Buy four and get one for free.
These maids have been well-trained by the maid centre.
They will offer your son first class service.
You get my drift?
I've burned him everything you have in this shop.
But he is still unhappy.
He even scolded me.
You dreams of him again?
Why don't you get him a wife instead?
Can we do that?
It's an old custom that has become trendy again.
Only a married man can be considered a real man.
With a wife to serve him, he will live in bliss.
His life will then be complete.
So what type of wives do you sell here?
You can'tjust buy a wife.
This involves the affairs of the heart,
and most importantly, fate.
So what should I do?
Was your son dating anyone before he died?
No.
Know anyone with an unmarried, deceased daughter?
The fastest way is to matchmake him a wife.
I know a medium whose son is a very famous boy medium.
Even the Sultan flew them in his private jet
to catch a ghost at his palace.
Really?
Of course!
Let's call him immediately!
Is there a long waiting list?
I can get you an appointment tomorrow.
You may start sending out wedding invites.
For generations, we Wongs make a living
by connecting with spirits.
What's important is that we help people.
When we perform rituals, our poses must be stable,
and our ritual dressing must be proper. This is important.
Pa, do I have to pose till the incense burns off?
No...
Till the entire bunch of incense is burnt off.
What?!
No questions. Palms together, look ahead, stand firmly.
Next, run two circles around the ritual altar.
I said run, not dance. Stop playing and run.
Good.
I said good, not stop.
Run! Run!
Higher!
At a 168 degree angle!
Pa, can you show me once?
If I can do it, I won't be asking you to do it, isn't it?
The final pose.
Now we will impress.
Our next customer was once a famous singer.
So we must show our power.
Power.
Head up! Chest up!
Up!
Three, two, one, down!
And Boy, remember to smile.
Master Wong!
Is that you, Mrs Wu?
Please come in.
This is my son, Boy.
Welcome, Mrs Wu.
So you're that famous boy medium who catches ghosts?
Yes, that's me.
My son's really talented.
He was already a member of M B A at three years old.
The Medium Bureau of Asia...
It's Medium Bureau of Asia.
Please have a seat.
Go get the tea.
Thanks.
You're welcome.
Mrs Wu, have you brought the things needed for the ritual?
This is my son, Peng.
Isn't he handsome?
He looks really talented.
Boy, keep it properly.
What about his shoes?
They're very important.
His shoes still carries his essence even after he's gone.
So the smellier and dirtier they are, the better.
I bought him these shoes from Italy for his birthday last year.
Genuine leather.
How is it?
The aroma's strong. Perfect.
They were really expensive.
Cost me three thousand dollars.
Keep it properly-
Be careful not to scratch the shoes.
And most importantly, the ring.
We can't perform the ritual without the ring.
A one carat flawless diamond.
Even I would marry the dead for this ring.
Mrs Wu,
this ring is for your future daughter-in-law.
You may never get it back.
Do you understand what I'm saying?
For the sake of my son's happiness...
It's worth it.
You're a good mother.
Boy, take good care of the ring.
Don't worry, it's in good hands.
To start, we must go to the right location
and plant the ring there.
Only the girl he chooses
will see it and pick it up.
If she consents to marry your son,
we'll present her with a red packet to seal the deal.
Will anyone agree to marry the dead?
Mrs Wu,
in life, it's all about fate.
If it's meant to be,
then it will be so.
I can't believe I'll get to attend Peng's wedding after all.
It doesn't have to be a grand affair, Mrs Wu.
You can hold it at your apartments ground lobby.
Just a simple ceremony will do.
No way! When the Wu family celebrates,
we do it with fanfare!
Since you insist, we'll make it grand then.
Definitely!
As long as it pleases you.
Please excuse me.
We've reached the auspicious hour.
We can set off now.
This is the spot.
Here?
That's right.
Let's start.
This altar's like an airport,
serving between the worlds of the living and the dead.
So the spirit can go back and forth just like that?
Of course not.
I have to issue him this temporary visa.
Without it, he'll be like an illegal trespasser.
In other words, a "wandering ghost".
Your son's shoes will serve as the airplane.
Via this airplane, he can now return
to choose the girl that catches his eye.
I command!
Mrs Wu,
let's go to the back.
We wait here, Mrs Wu.
The girl whom your son chooses will soon appear.
What if someone runs off with my ring?
Let me assure you,
only the girl whom your son likes will see the ring.
See that? See that?
But there's no one around at all.
How is he going to choose?
Be patient, Mrs Wu.
It's almost time.
They're coming out.
This spot has the most girls in the neighborhood.
There'll be all kinds for him to choose from.
He'll definitely find one he likes.
But they are all factory girls.
Look at them, so uncouth!
...with bad breath!
...and unshaven armpits! How can this be it?
Such poor quality!
How can they match up to my Peng?
Do be patient.
She'll show up in due time.
Here she comes!
Aren't these two perfect for your son?
I knew it!
Peng would never pick such girls.
Is this the only spot in the whole wide world with girls?
Well...there are more girls here than elsewhere.
Bring me someplace else now!
We must find another spot.
Sure, sure.
Where can we go?
A better spot with lots of girls.
Quickly pack up.
Hurry.
Will we miss the auspicious hour?
Not at all.
There are many auspicious hours tonight.
Really?
Most definitely!
I command!
How frightening!
Why is she going round and round?
I have no idea.
Master Wong, why are we going around in circles?
Haven't we been here before?
The girl your son wants should be here somewhere.
That's impossible.
The girls here are so gross.
You're right, Mrs Wu.
Your son won't like the girls here.
But...why are we back here then?
You're asking me?
So what do we do now?
Let's go back out there.
Back out there?!
We've already been everywhere!
Yes, that's right!
I have exams tomorrow.
Sit down. Be quiet.
I have an idea.
We should go to the spot where your son's body was found.
What?!
His Yin energy will be strongest there.
It will be the best place to do the ritual.
Isn't that right, Boy?
...Yes, that's right.
You see, even Boy agrees.
Do we really have to go there?
Don't you want your son to find the right wife?
This is the spot.
This is where they found Peng's body.
Look, it's so peaceful here.
How could anything bad have happened?
Pa,
can we go home now?
I've exams tomorrow morning.
Mrs Wu...
Let's begin.
I command!
There she is...
She's the one...
Didn't I tell you we would find her here?
She sees my ring! She sees my ring!
She can't see my ring...she can't see my ring...
Mrs Wu, you can'tjust run out like that.
You'll ruin the ritual.
Someone's picking up the ring!
He's stealing my ring! Why aren't you stopping him?
But Mrs Wu, according to the ritual...
Since he's the one who picked up the ring...
he's the one your son has chosen...
...to marry.
Are you crazy? He's a guy! A white guy!
He's gone! Where did he go?!
Mrs Wu!
Where did he go?
Think about it,
actually, the guy who took the ring
has all the qualities you're looking for.
He's good looking, well dressed, well built...
It's just that...
...he's a guy.
My son wants a wife!
You must have both made a mistake in the ritual!
Why did you kick the ring so far?!
There's nothing wrong with my kick!
Give me back the shoes! Now!
Give it to her.
You are all con artists, scheming to steal my ring!
I'll report you to the police!
Let's pack up and go home.
Didn't you say you've exams tomorrow?
Such back luck.
Why do you keep making me angry?!
I'm not going to care about you anymore!
Always rebelling against me.
Come over.
Sit down. It's time for the postmortem.
Think for ten seconds
and then we'll discuss.
I'll go first.
Why did you kick the ring so far?
Since you rang the bell so hard,
I had to kick the ring hard too.
You've been very distracted recently.
You keep rushing to go home. Explain why.
I've exams tomorrow.
But I was still very professional.
I wasn't distracted at all.
You're rushing home to read your comics, weren't you?
Hang on.
Or were you rushing to date the fishmongers daughter?
Of course not!
So why are you defensive?
It's my turn.
Go ahead.
Why did you let Mrs Wu bully me?
How did I let Mrs Wu bully you?
She shoved me. But you didn't avenge me.
Mrs Wu's our customer, how can I hit her?
You're always nicer to our customers than to me.
You simply take me as your worker!
How did you learn to talk this way?
You're hanging out too much with those rich kids in school,
and turning into a snob.
How can I even compare with them?
They deck out in brands,
while I only wear clothes from the night market.
During school breaks, they get to visit Disneyland and
Universal Studios, but you only bring me to cemeteries
because there are no entrance fees!
How dare you be so disrespectful?!
The postmortem is over.
It's late, go to bed. You have school tomorrow.
Go to bed.
Go to bed!
What's wrong with you?
Why did you send wedding invitations to all my associates?
I had to spend the whole day explaining to them.
Have you gone insane?
You never understand anything I do.
Of course I don't.
A wedding for Peng?
How did you even think up such a ridiculous idea?
Do you even know what's real anymore?
Forget it, forget it.
Let's just cancel it then.
We can't back out now.
Ah Long and Bobby have already promised to come.
We have to proceed with it.
But we don't have a bride.
What do you mean there's no bride?
I couldn't find a suitable one.
But the wedding is in three days time!
This is just so typical of you!
Fine, fine. Let me handle it.
I need a cold shower now.
Your customer has accused you of cheating her
of her diamond ring and money.
Is your business registered?
Not officially.
But officially with M B A...
The Medium Bureau of Asia...
The Medium...
So are you registered or not?
Do you even pay income tax?
Oh, that's another matter.
But I can explain everything.
Mrs Wu hired us to find a wife for her dead son.
If the girl he fancies picks up the ring,
they can then marry.
But the ring was eventually picked up by a white guy.
That's why Mrs Wu is complaining.
You mean to say that the ghost is gay?
I didn't mention the word "gay". You did.
Are you aware that gay acts are illegal?
Of course I am aware.
But the law for the dead is different from ours.
They're more open-minded over there.
Such things are fine with them.
Let me repeat,
he's the one who said the word "gay", not me.
Is this how you teach your son?
Aren't you worried he will learn the wrong things?
How can that be?
My son is able to think independently.
Not only is he the class monitor,
he's also a top 'A' student.
I'm even embarrassed when he gets too many 'A's.
Actually,
I've never encountered ghosts in my twenty years in the force.
Basically,
the ability to see ghosts cannot be willed.
It's a matter of fate.
Rumour has it that a female ghost lurks in the station's basement toilet.
If you can help us catch her...
it will convince us that you're not a fraud.
We'll then drop the case.
So, can you do it?
Pa, are we going to jail?
Of course not.
So why don't we help the police catch the ghost?
They're just making fun of us.
Even if we catch the ghost, they'll still file the complaint.
But they think that we're cheats.
Like I've always told you, just ignore how others see us.
My concern now is that unreasonable woman.
She's gone crazy and is stirring up trouble.
The police don't believe in ghosts.
My teachers and classmates don't believe in ghosts too.
So...do ghosts really exist?
If ghosts don't exist, what happens to people after they die?
I'm not sure...
When people die, it's all over. Nothing's left.
Then what have we been doing all this while?
Explain that fat ghost at the Sultan's palace.
Or the dumpling ghost.
What are they if they aren't ghosts?
You've always enjoyed catching them.
When I was younger, it seemed fun.
Now that I'm older,
I don't feel the same way any more.
I can understand if the others question it.
But you're the Prince of mediums.
How can you be unsure of yourself?
Go! Get changed!
Where are we going?
We're going to look for that crazy woman.
I'll prove to you that ghosts do exist.
We're not cheats.
Driver, please stop right ahead.
Pa, how long more do we have to trail her?
Luckily we saw her getting into the taxi.
Such suspicious behaviour. She must be up to something.
Hello, I'm Mei Wu.
My son Peng is Ryan's classmate.
Yes, of course. How are you?
I'm really sorry about what happened to your son.
I want to ask Ryan something...is it ok?
Sure, sure YOU can.
Come on in.
Ryan!
You have a visitor.
He should be down soon.
I need to go. I've to run.
I need to pick up my younger son from school.
- Okay, okay. Thank you. - Bye! Nice meeting you.
So you do know the white guy!
What are you doing here?
Are you stalking me?!
Since your son knows him,
this means we didn't make a mistake with the ritual.
This proves that your son really chose him.
What proof do you have?
He stole my ring. I'm here to get it back.
If you both don't leave, I'll call the police.
I've yet to settle that with you.
Ask the white guy to come down now.
Let's see if he is wearing the ring.
If he is, it means he is the chosen bride.
That's nonsense! Go away!
- Let me go! - Leave now!
Hi, Mrs Wu.
Look! He's wearing it on his ring finger!
I was right all along. Your son wants to marry him.
This has nothing to do with my son.
I saw him steal the ring.
Sorry about the mess, I'm doing some renovations.
Did you hear that'? Another sign.
He must be building a bridal chamber up there.
You're talking nonsense!
What's going on?
Boy, come here.
In your most powerful English, tell him we want to see his room.
My father and I, we're mediums. Like psychics. Mrs Wu...
All that education but you speak so slowly. Let me handle it.
You found this diamond ring at the river?
Yes, but how did you know that?
We used the ring to find a wife for her son.
Since you found the ring, it means her son wants to marry you.
What?
Yes!
This Peng, he eats, sleeps and even bathes with you.
Just like husband and wife.
You don't believe me? Come over here.
You see, you see...
Look in the mirror.
Hairy white ghost!
See the couple resemblance?
He looks so ghostly.
You look like a ghost.
Where's your room?
It's upstairs.
Let's see if your room is haunted.
Today, I'll do it for you at no charge.
Come along, Mrs Wu.
Come now or do you prefer me to carry you?
We have to keep it down.
Spirits don't like to be disturbed.
First, we have to knock on the door,
apologize for disturbing...
And then make a bow before entering the room.
Wait.
S-o-r-r-y. Our deepest apologies for disturbing.
Okay, we can enter the room now.
Sorry about the mess.
There's nothing spooky here. How can it be haunted?
Can't you feel the chills? It's the presence of a ghost.
The air-conditioning...it's broken, it's stuck.
Look at his bed.
Why would a guy use red sheets?
It must be the bridal bed.
I bet you there's a
Double Happiness or Dragon Phoenix crest on the sheets.
What Double Happiness?
Where's the Dragon Phoenix?
Mrs Wu...
Shut up!
I've had enough! I'm tired of your stupid games.
Give me back the ring.
Mrs Wu!
If you don't accept your son's choice, he'll be unhappy.
He'll become a restless spirit...
and end up a wandering ghost.
Peng used to tell me, he'll marry a good wife
and bear me many grandchildren.
So stop insulting his memory!
In any case, I've cancelled the wedding.
So, there's no ghost?
Why do you always eat so loudly?
It's manly for a man to eat like this.
If you're so manly, why is your son so gentle?
He got it from your side of the family.
I thought he got it from your side.
That's impossible.
We only have gangsters or policemen on my side.
It's all show business people on your side.
Doesn't your uncle play women roles in Chinese Opera?
No wonder our son was so weak and soft.
I was the one who encouraged him to join the Scouts.
But you were worried that he might get heatstroke.
And I was the one who wanted him to learn swimming,
but you were worried he may catch a cold.
So who's to say who's right or wrong then.
You were always afraid he would fall and hurt himself...
It's you who's always stopping him from doing this or that...
When did I ever stop him?
He got to learn to sing and play the piano, harp, drums...
But was that his own choice or did you force him?
It's true.
If I were to grade myself as a mother,
I deserve a 'F'.
This must be retribution.
What retribution?!
I'm just as responsible for our son.
You're responsible?!
You haven't shed a single tear since the day he died!
What's the use of crying?
Tears won't bring him back to life.
So...how did he die?
Do you think he committed suicide?
What suicide?! Who says it's a suicide?!
Who says it's a suicide?!
I've been asking myself this question everyday.
It's been 9 months, I'm really going insane!
I don't want to talk about this anymore.
Eat your dinner.
I've found a bride for the wedding tomorrow.
Everythings been taken care of.
I'll leave the rest to you.
Let's just eat.
Aunty Wu, I'm sorry I'm late.
Welcome! Come, sit.
They aren't my friends!
So, where are your friends?
Ma didn't let me invite my friends!
She didn't allow Lionel to come as his father is an ex-convict.
She said no to Shawn,
just because he's cross-eyed and looks scary.
Ma! Why do you always have to run my life?!
That's because Ma cares.
Other mothers would have given up on you long ago.
This is just so typical of you.
Peng!
Hey, the customer whom you introduced...
Here, take this.
The amount isn't right.
To tell you the truth,
Mrs Wu didn't pay you a single cent.
That came out from my own pocket.
What?!
You aren't required at her son's wedding banquet anymore.
That's why she isn't paying you.
What are you talking about?!
She told me to fire you.
So I hired Old Lee instead.
Old Lee'?!
She would rather use that old drunk and not use me?
If word gets out, my reputation will be ruined!
The irony is that she found the bride that you couldn't.
What the hell is she doing?
Her son's already a restless spirit.
She'll only be making things worse for him.
Didn't you tell her that?
I did but she won't listen.
You have to explain to her till she gets it.
It's not your business anymore.
Hey!
Hey! Stop! Stop!
Is this a mistake? This is a hotel not a funeral parlour!
These are for a funeral!
It says here...Hotel...Bel...Le...
There's no mistake, this is the right place.
And these are not for a funeral.
They're for a wedding.
Oh?
Move away!
Amos! Elvis!
Where are you going?
We're going to Joshua's birthday party.
Why didn't he invite me?
His mother didn't want you to come.
Since you and your father are mediums,
she's afraid you'll bring spirits into her house.
We have to go.
Excuse me, Mrs Wu.
You didn't tell me it's going to be a ghost wedding.
You will scare away my customers.
The wedding is in the back wing, we won't bother anyone.
No way! I'll refund you right now.
Do it at the registry of marriage...
the cemetery...or anywhere else...
But just don't do it here.
My dear wife...
ls he being difficult?
Excuse me, please let me through.
MY apologies.
That many items?
There's more?
Everythings fine, everythings fine.
Hey!
What's this, Mr Lim'?
Doesn't it look magnificent?
Despite the rush and the limited budget,
I still managed to put together a grand wedding for you.
Mrs Wu, this is Master Lee. Master Wong's replacement.
Hello.
This way, Mrs Wu.
This is Peng?
Peng... today's your big day.
I hope you're happy.
I command!
So it's true...
Ghosts really don't exist.
Come and meet the bride and her parents.
How did you find her?
Her parents owe me money.
What are you doing?
I...
Come! We're going to the ghost wedding.
Let's go.
Didn't she cancel it?
Cancel?! That woman lied to us.
She fired us but hired that Old Lee instead.
She is ruining my reputation.
Let's go! We'll find her and deal with her.
I don't want to do this anymore.
What do you mean?
I want to quit.
What are you talking about?
I mean...
I don't want to be a medium anymore.
I just want to be a normal student.
Aren't you normal now?
You're an 'A' student. How are you abnormal?
No one else believes in ghosts but me.
If there are no ghosts,
then what have we been doing all this while?
A show.
A show?!
What show?! These are traditional practices
that are still commonly practised!
Every time I perform a ritual, I run around and do kicks.
The higher I kick, the more the customer likes it.
I'm just like the circus monkey.
What are we going to do if we aren't mediums?
How are we going to earn a living?
Who's going to provide for us? How are we going to eat?
You can get a real job!
I want them to stop calling my father a crook!
Come with me to the ghost wedding.
If ghosts do exist, you'll continue to be a medium.
If they don't exist, you can be your normal student.
Deal?
What's your name?
Bao BeL.
You can call me Candy.
How old are you?
Seventeen.
Still in school?
Mrs Wu...
How's your son like?
He's good looking...adorable...
He's a good boy.
So he won't hurt me, right?
Of course he won't.
Mrs Wu...
The truth is...I’m afraid of ghosts.
I don't even dare go to the bathroom at night.
And I already have a boyfriend.
It's just that my parents look down on him.
He's waiting outside. He wants to take me away.
I really don't want to marry a dead man.
I beg you. Please let me go!
I think you'd better get ready.
Have some wine and take it easy.
You're cold-blooded and sick!
Which era are we in?
Who on earth would force someone to marry the dead?!
Give me a glass of wine.
Pour the bride a glass too.
She already had three glasses.
Good. Give her the whole bottle.
I don't want to marry a dead person!
I don't want to!
You should stop drinking.
Leave me alone.
You can't be drunk at your son's wedding.
Welcome!
Should we be giving a red or white packet?
It doesn't matter if it's red or white...
As long as there's money inside...
Just kidding!
This way please.
Come, come.
Have a seat.
Not counting the children, only fifteen guests have turned up.
And they are all your business associates.
How many people did you invite?
Two hundred.
All my former record company bosses didn't show up.
Only one of them sent a wreathe.
Who's that?
Peng's...
...School mate.
But I didn't invite him.
Let's go over and greet him.
...Can we ask him to leave...
Hi, Mr and Mrs Wu.
I heard about Peng's wedding
and I wanted to come and support.
Come, have a seat.
Thanks for coming.
Give me another glass of wine.
Mrs Wu, we have a problem!
What happened?
The paper groom...he's missing!
What?!
Look!
Oh dear...
Who would be crazy enough to steal the paper groom?
No, Mrs Wu...
He ran away on his own.
Ghost! Ghost!
Bao Be“!
Johnny!
Let's go!
Stop them!
Mrs Wu, another disaster!
The paper bride's also missing!
Cheers!
Husband! Husband!
Something strange is going on...
I saw some eerie things...
Mei, are you drunk again?
Listen,
you wanted to throw a ghost wedding for Peng...
I disagreed but I still went along with it.
Can you pull yourself together?
It's Peng...
...he killed himself!
...That's why his spirit is restless.
This is not the right time to discuss this.
Then when will it be the right time?
There's something I've been hiding from you...
The day Peng died...
What happened to your face?
Let me see.
Did you get into a fight again?
Tell Ma what happened.
I can't tell you.
Just tell Ma. I'll resolve it for you.
It's none of your concern.
Why is it not my concern?
Tell me what happened?
There's no point. You won't understand.
Of course I'll understand.
I'm your mother.
Peng, aren't you too old to get into fights?
Why can't you fend for yourself?
You're so useless... you really get me worked up.
Do you know why I get into fights?
Do you know why I get jeered at'?
Why would anyone jeer at you?
They jeered that...
I am gay-
Nonsense!
How can you be gay?
Don't be ridiculous!
It's the truth, Ma.
I don't like girls.
I'm gay.
You rotten son!
Of all things, you choose to be gay!
Pang...
why don't I bring you to a doctor?
Gays...
...can be cured.
This is why I can never tell you anything.
Mei,
why did you still try to find Peng a wife?
How am I supposed to know that
he's still gay in the other world?
Mei,
when I wanted to marry you,
my mother objected.
She said that everyone in show business is heartless,
including you.
But nobody could stop me.
I didn't let anyone stop me.
It's the same with Peng.
We can't force our children
to be what we want them to be.
What's going on?!
I heard screams about ghosts and murder!
Where did you find him?
In the men's room!
It's really late. You're disturbing my hotel guests.
Clear everything out in half an hour
or I'll call the police!
Mrs Wu, Master Lee's gone!
Why?! What happened to him?
He was scared witless and quit.
Peng must be really upset with me.
We're the only ones who can help you now.
What are you doing here?
I'm getting security.
Husband, call security!
Pa, let's go home.
They're the only ones who can help you now.
They're the best in the business.
I've already told you, if you don't respect your son's wishes,
you'll be in trouble.
I only wanted the best for my son.
But even the bride has run away.
What else can we do?
The only solution now,
is to perform the most powerful ritual of the Wong mediums.
We go straight to the underworld to look for Peng
and find out what he really wants.
How can we do this?
I need two people to go.
You need two people?
You two go then!
Ah? Me?
One of them has to be a blood relative.
Mrs Wu, you're his mother, you should go.
The other one...should be someone familiar.
Can you help us talk to Peng in the other world?
I'll go.
I command!
Ma...
Pang...
ls it really you?
We don't have much time, Mrs Wu.
Say what you need to say.
Why were you so rash?
I only scolded you,
you didn't have to be so impulsive!
Pang...
Say what you want, don't be afraid.
I'm sorry...
I'm so sorry...
Mrs Wu, there's something I need to tell you.
I was with Peng the night that he died.
He had fought with some kids in school that day.
They started calling him names on the internet,
making fun of him.
Some of the attacks were really brutal.
He called me.
He said he needed to see me.
He was really upset.
It was right after a fight he had with you.
So what happened?
We met at the river,
like we always did.
You were there.
Why didn't you stand up for me?
You were rubbing it in their faces.
The whole world doesn't have to know.
I'm tired of hiding.
I don't care what they think anymore.
You're just making it worse.
You're a coward.
I'm not a coward. I'm just not stupid.
I've got a team that looks up to me...
My parents...they would kill me!
I came out to my mother.
Why would you do that?
Why would you do that, Peng?!
Did you tell her about me?!
No.
But she told me to get help, to see a doctor.
They're not going to understand us!
This is the reality we live in!
When are you going to get that?!
But I don't want to pretend anymore!
Listen to me...we can...
No, no.
You know what...
I can't do this anymore.
I'm done.
With what?
With this.
This is too hard.
You can't break up with me...
...not now, Ryan.
Please, just listen to me...
No, you listen to me.
This whole thing...it was a mistake, okay?
It's over.
Ryan, please...
Just leave me alone, Peng.
The next day, I found out that he had drowned.
I didn't know what to do. I just locked myself in my room.
I was too afraid to tell anyone about it.
I tried going back to my routine.
Distract myself by renovating my room.
But all I could think about was what happened.
I'm so sorry, Peng.
I'm so sorry...
...can you forgive me?
Your son's spirit has left.
Mrs Wu
I'm sorry.
I'm so sorry that I didn't tell you sooner.
It's them! They're the culprits!
Stop!
We received complaints about a commotion here.
Disband immediately!
Clear everything right now!
Hurry!
Remove these.
Take this away as well.
It's over.
Everythings going to be fine.
Here comes the durians.
So what do you think?
Tonight really proved that we're still a good team.
So, are you still quitting?
You stole the paper bride and groom.
Are you nuts?
Why would I do such a lowly thing?
We missed out some steps in the final ritual.
You chose this ritual so that
it would look impressive and convincing.
More importantly, you manipulated their guilt and emotions
to make them reveal their secrets.
Say whatever you want.
What's most important is that we help people.
I still don't understand why
you stop believing in ghosts.
Just before we came to the wedding,
I performed the ritual to reach mother's spirit.
But she never appeared.
So this once again proves that
ghosts don't exist.
There's something I've been meaning to tell you.
You can't reach your mother's spirit because
...she's not dead.
She walked out on us.
Your mother couldn't bear our uncertain livelihood.
That's why she left.
We have not contacted each other since.
I only know that she moved here.
Block 5. But I don't know which flat it is.
Let's give it a shot.
Does Samantha Lee Bee Geok live here?
Peng...do you know that Ma loves you very much?
I know, Ma. I love you very much too.
I love you so, so much.
I really can't bear to let you go.
Ma,
don't worry about me.
I'll be fine.
Pang...
You'll be in my heart forever.
Good bye.
The ghost wedding was Boy's last job.
After Boy retired,
Master Wong started a paper offerings factory,
to continue serving the living and the dead.
Whenever someone asks if I truly saw ghosts that night...
This is what I tell them...
Ghosts are simply the remnants of memories
that we can't let go of.
To exorcise them, one has to forgive...
Forgive those who have hurt us...
And forgive ourselves for the hurt we have caused.
With forgiveness, we can then let go...
...and the ghosts will disappear forever.