Ms. Wah, is this piece of music OK?
Where did you get this?
From my uncle.
You saw him again. Did he say anything?
He said he's mad at you. I mean he was.
He asked me to thank you. You made his song a classic.
He also wanted to thank you for making his life extraordinary.
Actually I want to thank him for forgiving me.
He said he's moved on. He's a small businessman now.
He won't be writing songs or lyrics again.
This is his unfinished work. He hopes you can finish it for him.
What about you? Can you let it go? Are you still mad at me?
The person involved isn't mad at you. What right do I have to be mad at you?
OK. I feel comfortable entrusting the work to you then.
OK.
I'm going to Taiwan next week to scout locations for the shoot.
You need to organize the itinerary for me.
Next week? So soon?
Gordon is coming in a couple days for a meeting about his investment.
You need to prepare the details for the discussion.
You need to send a copy of all the information to him tonight.
Tonight?
What's the matter? You can't handle it? You're the coordinator now, Miss Szeto.
I've given you a raise already. Of course your workload is heavier.
You've given me a raise? Really?
Master Kai has so much faith in you. Let's see if you're really that good.
I hope you won't let him down.
Thank you, Ms. Wah.
Hey.
I will work hard. I won't let you down.
I'll get right back to work.
OK.
There's no unrecognized talent.
If a person has worked hard for a long time but has accomplished nothing,
it's because he has exhausted his potential already.
That's so much like you. Are you writing your autobiography?
Are you playing me?
I'm still writing Wah Fong-ying's autobiography.
It's Tik-tik's uncle, Wah Fong-ying's first love.
He's run out of talent.
I know. I was just kidding.
You're not famous yet. Who would read your autobiography?
So how's Tik-tik's uncle?
He couldn't write a song at all for forty years.
In the end he accepted it. He got married and had some kids.
That's good. You think everyone is a genius?
He realized that early. Some people never wake up from their dreams.
What do you want to show me?
I've worked out a new program for Fashion Talk.
Our Charming Cheap Lady was a hit earlier.
So I'm going to produce a new version for Hong Kong guys. I've thought of a name too.
There are three to choose from.
"Trying to Look Cool", "Very Cool", and "My Coolest Face".
Which one's better?
Why do you want to produce the same type of program?
When you upset Wah Fong-ying, we had to end the program.
You're friends now. So I want to use the idea again.
Why are we repeating ourselves? Are we running out of ideas?
Do we have to repeat the same idea because it works?
Do you need to be so sensitive? We've always believed in the formula.
The formula works. So we should keep improving it.
That's what we've always done.
That's why our channel has made no progress.
We only have 2,000 or so viewers all the time. That's it.
If we don't work harder, no one will watch anymore.
I don't agree.
For an internet channel, it's already amazing to have a thousand or so viewers.
How about this?
Let's sell the program and look for an investor.
We run an internet channel so we can talk freely.
We can do whatever we like.
Now you want to change its nature. This isn't what I want.
What do I want? I want to get famous.
We had a consensus all along. Fashion Talk is your platform.
You'll use it to build your experience and popularity.
When you get famous someday, then you can venture out.
When will we manage that?
We're not young anymore. We need to get serious. Sit down.
How much money do you have in your bank account?
Let's chip in and expand this.
Should we put an ad in the newspaper? Or hire some models to make some noise?
That means you want to build it with money.
That's buying viewers. I'm sure this isn't what we want.
I don't know what you want. I just want hit rate.
Anyway I don't have any money in my account. I just have my dream.
Can your dream fill you up?
Fine. I'll give you two options.
Either you want a silly but cute Buddy
who has dreams and brotherhood and will endure poverty with you
or a Buddy who has some money to feed you but doesn't have any dreams at all.
You choose.
It's better to share fortune together than to starve.
It would be perfect if you were a rich Buddy
Go to hell.
Mr Law, I understand your worries. There's risk with this surgery.
But it's riskier if you don't get the surgery.
If your condition changes, you could die anytime.
I understand that. But I wont change my mind.
I won't get the surgery.
To choose between my life and my vision, I prefer the latter.
Dad, please eat or you won't get well.
I don't want to be like them.
I don't want to spend the rest of my life like this.
I understand that you're the regret
that my subconscious mind wants to make up for.
But the fireflies I saw in Taiwan were real.
I want to take photos of them while I can still see now.
I must make the best use of my days left.
I must go to where I want to go and do the things I want to do.
Law Bun, why are you walking so fast?
Hurry over here. Let's take a photo together.
Why do I have to take a photo with him?
I don't mind that you're tagging along. You're fed up with me?
Why did you ask him to come?
It's so hard for us to be together.
It's been years since we last went hiking.
Of course I remember that.
Me too.
Back then a young boss asked me to carry an umbrella for him.
You carried his food for him too.
Right. Did you bring an umbrella?
You think you're still a young boss?
You're an old man now. You still want someone to look after you?
Like you said, we're not young anymore.
You're still wearing such colorful Bermuda shorts
to make yourself look young?
You think you're an evergreen tree? You're just an old cedar tree.
I may be an old cedar tree. You're an old geezer.
So?
Old geezer.
Knock it off please. Let's take a photo together.
Really?
Of course. Smile. Ready. Come on. OK. Let's keep walking.
Again? Are you serious? I just sat down.
So the old cedar is the weakest. Sit down. Come on. Get some rest.
I called you old, but you don't need to confirm immediately.
It's a fact. I got heart surgery. I'm not a young man anymore.
I can't fool anyone.
Heart surgery? when?
My chest was really tight when I was in the States earlier.
I got a check-up.
They found that some of my arteries were really blocked.
You got the surgery while I was in Taiwan?
You should tell us you're sick. We wouldn't need to walk so fast then.
This is so embarrassing. It's better to keep it a secret.
But you two are my buddies, right? That's why I told you.
Have some water.
Law Bun, you're really smart.
In the old days, we shared a bottle of water.
It would be nice if we could share the money in our wallets now.
The older you get, the more you realize that
no matter how much money you make, you can't take it to your grave.
Now I'm realizing that I can't buy family, friends, health and memories with money.
Gordon Lai has never owed anyone.
But all these years, I've still never said this to you two...
I'm sorry.
Come on...
I remember this one.
We were the champions in the track and field relay.
After we got the trophy, a girl came up to me and give me flowers.
Do you remember that?
I do. She was the most beautiful girl in the other class.
That time you two were behind in the first lap.
In the end I beat them before the finish line
and won this championship.
I don't understand why the flowers were given to you instead of me.
Back then you were only focused on studying. You were a nerd.
Who would fall for you?
What about me then? I was rich and handsome.
Why didn't any girls approach me?
Because there was a lady killer by your side.
I got all the girls before they could reach you. Sorry.
I see. I'm still single all because of you.
I used to get so many girls. But I'm still alone now.
I was so devoted to my wife. I'm alone too.
Don't sigh.
Women are just for appreciation. You don't need to possess them.
He's seldom so philosophical.
I'm deep.
That's crap.
I'm so free now.
I'm always joining the activities organized for housewives.
My life is so free and happy.
Law Bun, it's not that he doesn't want a woman,
he just doesn't want to be trapped by them.
He's been mad at you for so many years. You still understand him so well?
What are you talking about?
It's because he and I are two of a kind. We're both cheap.
Sorry. A person can change.
Listen. I will correct myself. I want to settle down.
Save that for the young girls.
Be honest with your friends. Don't make empty promises.
When a person grows old, he looks at things differently.
Even if I bought a bigger boat, so what?
Even if my house were more luxurious and grand, so what?
Sometimes it's really so lonely to be alone.
Who's the lucky teenage model this time who managed to get a rich guy?
You're calling Wah Fong-ying a teenage model?
Are you drunk? She's a superstar. Why would she fall for you?
She's been divorced twice. I've been divorced four times.
We've been through similar experiences. It's easier to communicate with each other.
I really don't want to babysit young girls.
What I want now is a star to shine on me for my last journey in life.
Brother Gordon, be honest with us. Are you serious about her?
Wah Fong-ying is my friend after all. I have a duty to protect her.
She's not the type of woman you can toy with.
You asked me seriously. I'll answer seriously too.
Sis Fong has been my target all along.
I wasn't as conscientious about courting her before,
but after I had a heart attack,
I realized that you need to do the things you want to do.
So I've come to Hong Kong now to court her seriously.
Don't you want to celebrate my success in advance?
I don't know whether I want you to succeed or fail...
Whatever. Cheers.
Cheers.
Hey, have some tea.
Gordon's right.
A person will really change when he grows old.
I want a life partner now.
Then be serious and get one.
Forget it. I'm old and broke. I don't want to be a burden to others.
You're drunk.
Honestly, aren't you lonely now that Ming Ha's gone?
Get yourself a life partner, OK?
I can't be lonely for long.
Ms. Wah, Mr Lai has come again.
Fong-ying.
Gordon.
This is for you.
Oh. Thank you. You're here to talk about the concert.
We're business partners. You don't need to buy me flowers.
It's OK since you're taking care of the concert.
I came to talk to you today about investing in my life.
You mean you want to invest somewhere and immigrate there?
You're really funny.
That's why I often say that if I marry,
I must find someone who has a sense of humor.
Really? Sis Yuet.
Yes.
Put these in a vase.
There's no need. The flowers are so beautiful.
Why don't we sit down and look at them together? Come on...
Have a seat please.
OK...Fong-ying, do you find the flowers today somewhat special?
It's a bigger bunch.
As your fan, I used to buy you red roses.
Today I wanted to give you something special
to show you what I feel for you.
Lilies symbolize a long lasting marriage.
Pink roses are a declaration of love.
Fong-ying, you're so clever.
You should understand what I'm trying to say, right?
Gordon.
Yes?
You're my good friend as well as my fan.
Yes.
I'm so grateful that you're so good to me.
To return your favor for buying me this bouquet of flowers,
I will do a good job in my concert.
Fong-ying, allow me to be explicit.
I'm not young. I know what I want. I wont wait any longer.
Getting married isn't the exclusive privilege of young people.
A person needs a life partner no matter how old he is.
When you're sick, you want someone to be there to keep you company.
When you go on a holiday, you want someone to go with you.
When there's good food and wine, you want someone to share them with you.
I believe you think the same way too.
What's the matter?
How are you? Let me help you to your bedroom to get some rest.
Every year during this season, my hay fever acts up.
Sorry.
I'm sorry. Please excuse me.
Fong-ying...Listen to me.
Fong-ying, I know it's hard for you to make up your mind all of a sudden.
I will wait for you until you accept me. Fong-ying, I will wait for you.
Your hand was shaking.
No, it wasn't.
Just now there was wind blowing against the flower.
If there's wind, you shouldn't take the photo.
Why not?
When I take photos for magazines, there's a fan facing me too.
You keep talking back. It's hard to teach you like that.
Life is so long. Take your time. You really don't have any patience.
This one is quite good.
This one is nice. It was taken at home.
There was no wind. My hand didn't shake.
So lilies and pink roses stand for a long lasting marriage
and a declaration of love.
Did Gordon give them to you? He's taken action already?
Your buddy is really funny.
He almost sang me the song: "I propose to you".
Someone proposed to you. Shouldn't you be happy?
What's so surprising about that?
Someone has sung the "I propose to you" song to me for 20 years.
I've never entertained him.
I do admire you then. No wonder Gordon doesn't stand a chance.
It's a bit dramatic to get married. But Gordon is a good partner.
He's capable and rich. He knows how to enjoy life too.
It's good to have him for company.
I've got you to keep me company. I don't need him.
Gordon can do the job equally well.
Actually, I won't have to worry if he kept you company.
How is that the same?
You and Gordon are two different people. How would it be the same?
Were both your friends. How would it be different?
That means you don't need to keep me company now?
It's the same to ask Gordon to keep me company, right?
You could say that. But he can't take good photos like me.
Fine. Let's not waste your time then. Let's go.
I'll ask my driver to come pick us up.
You go first. I want to stay and take some photos.
What about going to Taiwan to take photos?
Are you telling me that
it makes no difference if Gordon goes with me?
That's different.
You need a professional photographer to go to Taiwan with you. I have to go.
You're still home?
I'm leaving soon.
When you leave later, remember to close the door and windows.
There's also the gas and the stove...
Check them before you leave. I just came to get my computer.
Once the renovation is done at my place, I won't come here.
Hey, there's something I need to tell you, just in case.
In case of what?
I mean just in case
there's something wrong with the house like a water leak or fire.
I want you to know I put some documents here.
You have to come get them, OK?
If there's a water leak or fire, I wouldn't be able to get here in time.
It's so far away.
Just listen to what I say.
You're not leaving for that long. You'll be back very soon.
Every time I've been to Taiwan,
I've always wanted to take firefly photos for your mom.
But I never did.
This time I won't come back until I have.
If you don't this time, do it next time.
The flight is just an hour or so.
Fireflies are seasonal.
If you don't this year, do it next year.
Mom can wait.
I can't, OK?
Fireflies are seasonal.
If you don't this year, do it next year.
Mom can wait.
I can't, OK?
OK. Whatever you say.
Your mom wanted me to take photos of the fireflies.
I have to do it before I come home.
Did you really see fireflies as bright as street lamps? Are you sure?
I saw them.
Remember to send me the photos after you've taken them.
OK.
Don't you have a plane to catch?
Dad...your hat.
Be a good boy.
OK. Don't worry. Have a safe trip.
Ms. Wah, this is yours.
OK.
This is for Law Bun.
Thank you.
Just now the people in Taiwan sent us a new schedule.
There'll be around two hours of free time. We can do whatever we like.
You're happy whenever you don't need to work
We won't goof off.
I heard there are boats to Turtle Island.
They asked if we wanted to join the tour.
If we're lucky, we may get to see whales.
I remember you said before that you really wanted to see whales.
OK. Let's do that. Book seats for three people.
So I don't get to go?
That wasn't my idea. Ms. Wah didn't include you.
Of course Sean's going with us. He has to write my autobiography for me.
But whale watching has nothing to do with location scouting.
We don't need to trouble Law Bun. Hey, what are you doing? Hey.
I'm practicing shooting whales.
How do I know if they'll get mad like you and bite me?
You want to go too? I don't need your company.
I didn't say I was accompanying you. But we'll be on the same boat.
I just thought you wanted to keep me company.
You're really a rascal.
Tik-tik, four people. Change the booking.
OK. Right on it.
OK.
Let's go to the gate now. I don't want to have to rush later.
Dad.
Why did you come here?
What's wrong with your brain?
The doctor called and said you need surgery.
Don't listen to him exaggerate.
Exaggerate? You gave me your insurance policy,
the key to your safe deposit box and your bankbooks too.
What's going on, Law Bun?
I'll talk to you when I'm back, OK?
I don't want my dad to die on foreign soil.
If you don't tell me what's wrong, I won't let you leave.
You have a brain tumor. That's really serious.
We see each other every day.
Law Bun-hon, why did you keep that from me?
Are you my buddy? Why did you keep that from me?
George, calm down, OK?
If I didn't hear the message
and if you really left and if you died there...
Do you think I should sue that doctor for disclosing my personal data?
Uncle...
OK. Don't worry Law Bun.
I've found the top neurosurgeon from the States, Dr. Geller,
to do the surgery for you.
It's perfectly safe.
I've decided not to get the surgery. That's all for the discussion.
Come on. Have some fruit...
Look, Law Bun. If it's about money, you don't need to worry.
I'll pay all the expenses for you.
Even if it's the best hospital and the best doctor,
there's still a risk with the surgery.
I could go blind or become paralyzed.
It's possible that I won't be able to recognize myself.
I'm fine now. I can walk; I'm mobile.
Why must I lie in a hospital bed doing nothing?
I can cook and eat.
Why must I stay in a hospital and wait for someone to feed me?
How's that different from getting a death sentence?
You said you read a lot.
You know lots of things because you used to be a reporter.
You're so knowledgeable. You're not an old fool.
Why are you refusing treatment?
I've assessed the risk.
There's only a 50 percent chance that the tumor will get worse.
In other words, I can still take my chances.
I can make use of the time I still have to do what I want to do.
You guys won't eat the fruit? I'll eat it. It's really sweet.
I may not be entitled to say anything.
But Law Bun, your son, your buddies and even I as your friend can't accept this.
If you lose this gamble, won't you miss them?
There will always come a time to part and say goodbye.
Who can tell if it'll be the end of the world tomorrow?
I'm a normal person at this moment after all.
I can do the things I enjoy doing. I can take photos of the fireflies.
You call yourself normal?
The doctor said the fireflies you saw
were a hallucination generated by the tumor in your brain.
I saw the fireflies your mom talked about.
You don't believe me or your mom? I must take photos of them to show you.
I believe you saw the fireflies. Will you get the surgery then?
I promised Pd take photos for you and be involved in your concert.
You mean you're refusing to get the surgery because of my concert?
If you die because you won't get the surgery,
it'll be my fault.
What has that got to do with you?
Life and death are predestined. I made the choice myself.
You said you would take photos for me and come to my concert.
You also said you would go on a round-the-island tour with me in Taiwan.
You promised to row a boat and watch whales with me.
You're only 60 years old now.
You have a very good chance of living until 80 or even 90.
Why do you want to gamble for just this moment?
I'm a photographer. My eyes are very important to me.
You're a singer. Singing is your life's love
Imagine how you'd feel if you lost your voice.
Doctor, is surgery the only option?
If he refuses to get the surgery,
it'll be like there's a ticking time bomb inside that will explode any minute
but he's refusing to defuse it.
Is there any way to minimize the risk of the surgery?
There's risk with every surgery. Your dad has decided not to get the surgery.
We won't force him to do it.
It's the personal decision of the patient after all.
Perhaps you should talk to him again.
Famous.
Alice. How's the baby?
Did Uncle tell you?
The last check-up showed that everything's normal.
It's OK. I can handle it all.
You said on the phone that your dad has a tumor. How's he doing now?
Let's go home and see him.
OK.
You've been with me for so many years. I wonder how long I can still use you.
Dad...Look.
Hi, uncle.
Dad, I've thought it over. You're right.
I shouldn't ask Alice to raise the baby on her own.
As a man, I need to take on my responsibility as a father.
So I'm going to marry Alice.
Famous?
I'm sorry you had to deal with this on your own for so long. But it's OK.
I will take very good care of you and the baby.
Are you serious?
I know it's a bit too casual to propose to you like this.
But this isn't a commercial. So there won't be that many gimmicks.
I just want to say that once I've decided to do something,
I will do it.
Dad, you must be my witness. I will buy a flat and build a family.
I will take good care of Alice and the baby.
After the baby's born,
you must come look after your grandson whenever you have time.
You said I didn't take graduation photos with you before.
After the baby's born, you can take photos for us
when he graduates from kindergarten, primary school,
secondary school and university.
Chi-yue, if you truly want to marry Alice, then I'm really happy.
But if you're doing it because you want to make me get the surgery,
thanks, but no thanks.
Uncle, is your sickness that serious?
It's not.
But you could die any minute.
I don't deny that that's one of the factors that I'm considering this.
But there's no conflict. I can be your dutiful son,
Alice's good husband and the baby's father at the same time.
There's no conflict at all.
You're my dutiful son.
But I don't want you to give up your principles because of me.
You refused to get married before. I was upset.
I was afraid you would miss out on your life's happiness
because of your younger sister's death.
If you want me to be happy, you should...
Your happiness isn't up to me to define.
So I didn't interfere with
the decision between you two about whether to get married or not.
But you mustn't fail to consider Alice. Your life is for you to decide.
Therefore I've respected all along your decision regarding marriage.
As for whether I'll get the surgery, I hope you can respect my decision too.
Famous, you need to respect not only uncle's decision but mine too.
You didn't do anything spectacular while proposing to me.
Still I was really touched.
But I'm sorry. My answer is no.
I just came to see how uncle's doing.
I have no plans to marry you.
You don't need to see me off. You never did before...See you.
Alice, I really don't get it.
I thought when a woman has a baby, she'd want to get married.
She would want a man there to take care of her.
You're right. I do want to get married. I really want to have a family.
I really want to make you stay with me and grow old together with me.
But I made a different choice. Back then I chose to leave you.
Today I'm choosing not to marry you. It's for the same reason.
It's because you're not ready for marriage yet.
I thought you didn't want to marry me because we were the same.
We didn't want to be tied down by a relationship.
Famous, you always think your dad's old-fashioned and stereotypes.
Actually you stereotype even more.
I may be a western woman.
But that doesn't mean I have the character of a western woman.
I'm not a casual person.
When I see you with your arms around other women, I get upset and angry.
But you weren't like that all along.
That's because you didn't know the real me. I really like traditional Chinese values.
I like Canto and Hong Kong movies. I crave love and romance.
I could leave England because of an ad and a man to come live here.
I don't want an "open relationship". I want a warm and stable family.
I want a faithful, life-long relationship.
I'm sorry. So I only considered myself all along.
That's because I didn't let you get to know me.
I tried very hard to be the type of woman that you would like.
But when I got pregnant, I knew it was all over.
I don't want to lie to the baby or myself.
I don't want to fool anyone. I want to be the real Alice.
Sorry.
You don't need to apologize. You're a legless bird.
You won't get stuck in one place.
I'm indeed a bird that cant be trapped. But if there's a nest, I will return to it.
No matter what happens, I will always be there for you.
I know this isn't the right moment to play the part of a good dad now.
But I will fulfill my responsibilities in terms of money and time.
I won't let you and the baby be helpless.
You may not be a good husband.
But I'm sure you can try to be a good father.
I'm sure you'll be a good mom.
Bye.
You shouldn't drink by yourself.
Dad, no one will drink with me now.
I can spend the night with you. But I can't keep you company forever.
I remember you said in one of your ads
that life isn't about how long you live, but how spectacularly you live it.
You believe in advertising jargons?
I thought it was your quotable quote and your motto.
Dad, do you think I haven't grown up at all?
Why?
Do you remember when I was a kid,
I wanted to borrow your camera to take part in a photography competition?
I said no. Then you grabbed it.
In the end it fell to the ground and broke.
Neither of us could use it.
Actually I was really upset
because I couldn't use your nice camera for the competition.
But it never occurred to me that you were the one who was most upset
because the camera was broken.
Actually I've never changed.
I've always just thought of myself. I never considered other people.
I wanted everything to go my way. So I don't think I've ever grown up.
When you were a little boy,
I didn't feel comfortable letting you use a camera that cost thousands of dollars.
But the ads you shoot now cost millions or even tens of millions of dollars.
You still say you haven't grown up?
Sometimes I feel so inferior when I think of your accomplishments.
It makes me feel like both the studio and I are outdated.
The world doesn't need us anymore. Our existence doesn't have any value.
Are you still mad about my last ad?
No. I just took it to the extreme.
The studio gives me a great sense of security.
The darkroom provided me a place to run away from reality.
I'm afraid of losing that.
I'm afraid of losing the memory of your mom and me.
That's why I overreacted.
I'm sorry, Dad. I've never considered your feelings.
When I was a young man, I had to take care of my family.
After] had grown up, I had to take care of you guys.
The burden was heavy. But I was really happy because I had a purpose.
Our family was so happy.
Then you grew up and moved out. Your mom died too.
Suddenly I had no one to depend on. I lost my purpose. I was so bored.
I lost my balance. I couldn't adjust.
Then I realized that I only knew how to live for other people and not myself.
I really want to go to Taiwan to fulfill my wish
because I want to regain my confidence.
I need to learn to be alone.
Actually having nothing to do and having no burdens
is a form of pressure too.
I've never experienced what it feels
to follow my heart and do the things I want to do.
I need to muster up a lot of courage to do that.
I need to learn to cope with the life of an old man.
You should be happy for me.
Dad.
You're letting me leave?
Life isn't about how long you live, but how spectacularly you live it.
You said that's my motto. How could I contradict it then?