~ Exchange a seed for a dream ~
~ The rules are so simple ~
~ Choose bliss instead of suffering ~
~ Flower fragrance seeps into the soul, dissolving pain ~
~ That way needs your courage ~
~ If you're willing to pay hardship ~
~ you may escape numbness for fulfilment ~
~ The richness of lies ~
~ can't match the warmth of two hands ~
~ Aloneness is freedom, but without you ~
~ it's merely waiting ~
What do you want to know?
Everything about Mom.
Her secrets.
If you want a recital with me, win the world violin competition.
Do well. I'm waiting.
Kid!
Give it back!
That's how I met Jin Li Sha.
She saved me that night, forever.
Oh! You're home.
Mm.
- What's wrong? - I feel unwell.
Where's it hurt? Need a doctor?
- I'll be better after sleep. - No.
How's sleep make it better?
Let's go to a doctor.
Mom. I'm a bit hungry. I want to eat.
I'll buy warm porridge to make you feel better.
Wait for me.
I'll change first.
Wait.
Lan Die Fei!
- What? - Why'd you lock the door?
- Oh, hiding something? - I'm not.
Tomorrow, see Director at the office.
He and I are off to Nanjing and Shanghai for 10 days.
You take care of Dad.
You and Director are off to Shanghai?
We're going to work.
It better be.
A Net report said in Taiwan 60% of females accept cheating.
That's the divorce rate!
What are you implying?
People now are 'so so' about dating.
They don't date normally. Be careful.
I'm saying, don't let dad know.
He dotes on you. He'd be disappointed.
When have I ever disappointed Dad?
But you! Work hard, or you'll let him down.
Xiao Shu! Xiao Shu! Come eat noodles!
Okay.
Wah! You overdid it!
I'm dieting, and it looks yum.
I learned this dish in Shanghai.
It's called 'jiao tou' noodles.
I call them Precious Noodles, for my precious daughter.
Eat up! Die Fei, come eat.
Coincidentally, I'm off to Shanghai.
I must taste their jiao tou.
Ah.
You have another work trip?
How long? Who with?
With my boss.
Dad, want me to bring you back anything?
Taiwan has what Shanghai has.
A business trip is tough.
Don't forget your vitamins.
- Dad. - Mm?
Taiwan doesn't have Shanghai girls.
What "Shanghai girls"?
Your Mom won't like hearing that.
Your mom was the prettiest.
Eat your noodles.
[ Transferring: please wait ]
I got it.
Your informant is reliable. Tell him thanks.
I understand your goodwill.
If you ever need a violin, I'll try to help.
It's fine.
I'll call you. Bye.
Why're you here?
I'm back at work.
Xiao Shu said you want to see me.
I'm getting more confused.
Without Xiao Shu, I wouldn't function.
I have a task for you.
Take this contract offer to Concertmaster at his house.
He's staying at home writing music.
Can you?
Can someone else go?
I won't argue about Seagull.
Come back to work.
Don't you want this job?
- If not for Xiao Shu... - I get it. I'll go.
Here.
If he doesn't answer, use this key.
He must check it.
And ask if he composed the Shanghai piece.
We're waiting on it.
Okay, hurry.
I'm just an assistant.
If 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 to show you a contract offer you must check.
- Want some coffee? - Okay.
Go make it.
Sure...
So, you're back at work?
Yeah.
Right, did you finish the Shanghai music?
Director said everyone is waiting for it.
Relax; it's here.
Concertmaster! Are you crazy?
You're right; I'm crazy.
I'm dissatisfied with my recent work.
I know my aim...
but I can't express it.
Am I crazy?
I can't play violin so I don't understand.
Make a 45 degree angle with the violin.
Hold 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 feeling.
Okay.
Play your first note.
Second string.
There's sound!
I think I have talent.
Wait!
Forget about it.
Hey! It's my first try!
Let me ask, at that time,
you really felt nothing?
Of course not!
You know I like Hai Jie.
I...
Does our orchestra sell instruments?
As far as I know, we don't.
Why? Want to buy one?
No; just a question.
I'm going.
Oh!
I'm going to tell Hai Jie.
It's better to make it clear, don't you think?
That's great.
But don't hope too much.
You have no chance.
Also...
I'm too busy for this.
Hey!
Ketagalan Orchestra.
[Sis. Important. Meet Dong Yue mall] What's important?
Sorry, change the destination.
- Sis. - How's this?
This is important?
How is it?
- Too sexy. - Oh, c'mon.
Lingerie is second skin.
Doesn't pretty underwear make us feel good?
I don't know.
These are conservative.
Isn't that adult video stuff?
You're so fuddy duddy.
- You buy some! - What?
Yeah. It's a good idea.
Buy a set and pretend you're drunk,
or twisted your ankle,
or you feel unwell
and need a back rub.
That'll work.
What are you on about?
How long will it drag on with Chen Hai Jie?
Let's go. Dad's waiting to eat.
Just wait... Miss!
- What other colours? - Red and blue.
- Then, black..and red. - Sure.
Thank you.
Stop playing!
[ I expect your good news ]
Alice...
[ I expect your good news ]
Alice...
Hello, have a look.
Excuse me.
Alice!
I'm 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...
Come here and look at this.
Pay for these!
- Pay up! - For these!
Fine, but how about I pay you back differently?
Excuse me. May I see your performance permit?
Performance permit?
It's at that...
It's over there!
Don't run!
Please move aside!
Don't arrest me!
Move aside!
Where are we going?
- Don't run! - Stop chasing me!
Over here!
We're fine, we're fine.
That was close.
You're not bad. You didn't run off.
I owed you two. Why would I run off?
Oh, right. This is yours.
Let me see.
Wow, so much today!
I have more here.
This is part of it.
This is way too much.
Go, go, go! I'm so hungry. He's a good guy. Let's treat him!
Okay!
- Let's go eat! - Let's go!
Sit straight.
Don't slouch.
Call your sister again.
I told you she's packing and not eating with us.
That's reason to wait. She's too busy to eat.
We're family; we have to wait.
She's unlike 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, yet you're dissatisfied.
No-one asked you for compensation.
Why are you unhappy?
That violin is worth a lot.
We can't afford to pay.
People now clamour for office jobs.
They're not like you. You won't budge.
If those unemployed see you, they'd feel...
Didn't I go back? Stop nagging.
How long will you muddle on?
Your sister understands me.
To help our finances, she went straight into work.
She never mentioned study in England.
Why aren't you more thoughtful?
Isn't it all about money?
I'd rather sell street flowers than sell myself.
What nonsense is that?
Do you think her job dropped out of the sky?
Fine.
I'll find a boss to have an affair with!
Does anyone want to eat cake?
Let's eat.
We shouldn't have a clock store.
We should open...
a small restaurant!
I'm sure of it.
I'm not eating.
Your sister is a mystery.
Don't mind her. Eat.
Here.
Eat.
Hubby.
Have you seen my gray suit?
I took it to the dry-cleaner. Shall I get it?
No need. It's fine.
I didn't know you'd be home early.
I'll make dinner.
You've eaten, haven't you?
I can eat again.
Where are you going tomorrow?
Shanghai and Nanjing.
How long?
Ten days.
Hubby, look.
I dug up another treasure today.
Why do you collect these?
Aren't they just romances?
But these were my favourite novels
when we first dated.
And the hero is like you.
Honey.
I have something to say to you.
Okay. Talk when you return.
I'll cook now.
Honey...
[ Hai Jie, I actually... ]
~If too many things were said~
~please stop hiding~
~Your awkward smile makes me sad though we're just friends~
~Can you be honest?~
[ Hai Jie. I actually feel...]
But don't have high hopes. You have no chance.
The worst outcome isn't his finding Alice,
but not finding her,
and still blind to 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 can't admit defeat~
~Your heart holds only her~
- Thank you. - Go safely.
~I dare not cry; maybe it's a way to admit defeat~
~I love you but can't say it; taking everything as a blessing~
You're off to the airport early.
Did you sleep? Shall I drive you?
No, I called a cab. I can go by myself.
Hungry? I'll make a sandwich.
Dad, I'll eat on the plane.
Xiao Shu, sit a moment.
Here.
Dad.
Did you fix 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 treats you well!
Xiao Shu, you have a boyfriend?
You haven't mentioned it.
If you have a boyfriend, invite him for a meal.
Let me meet him.
If it gets serious, I'll introduce you.
Dad, it's late; I must go.
I'll see you out.
Be careful away from home.
I understand.
Dad.
While I'm away,
be good with sis.
Yes.
I'm leaving.
Okay. Take care.
- You, too. - Okay, bye.
[ I expect your good news ]
It's you.
I want to know more about Mom.
Didn't I tell you heaps?
Not enough.
I tried finding out,
but like you said, Mom...
only lived for others the last 20 years.
So to understand her, I must ask others.
You...
are the first "other" I found.
Mom lived for others the last 20 years.
So to know her, I must ask others.
You...
are the first "other" I found.
I lost Mom for 20 years.
What's your right to own her so long?
Please...
give me my past.
I beg you.
Alright.
"Own." Good word.
Since you're desperate, I'll tell you.
That night, she saved me from bullies.
By then, I was exhausted.
Because of the pressure of violin practice,
I barely slept.
That night, I slept like a log
for a long, long time.
I woke in a comfortable bed
in a cosy room.
There was even a homey food smell.
That's the second time I saw Lisa.
She wasn't the avenging angel of the night before.
Oh, you're awake?
Come over here.
What was she like?
She was like...
the mom I always imagined.
Know how long you slept?
You slept 8... 18 hours.
You sure can sleep.
Come; I just made noodles. Sit and eat.
You must be hungry.
Here, I'll serve it.
It's hot. Eat carefully.
Here's extra soup.
Oh, I medicated your scraped hand. Does it hurt?
Want to go to hospital?
No, I'm fine.
Thank you so much for yesterday.
You're so polite.
Go on, eat. 419 00:35:13,--- --> 00:35:16,800 Wow, such 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 home.
Okay.
Come and have noodles.
At that time,
I felt a warmth I'd never experienced before.
It was the feeling of family.
Strangely, back at home,
I felt uncomfortable there.
I couldn't relax, and endlessly practised
but that pressure and fear kept rising.
If you want a recital with me, you must merit it.
In this year's Paganini Violin World Competition,
you must win. That's my agent' condition.
Do well.
I await your performance.
You must win. Here's the ticket.
I await your performance.
I couldn't sleep.
Mom's sleeping pills didn't work.
I'd reached my mental and physical limits.
Who is it?
I'm sorry
but can I have breakfast with you?
I didn't order take-out.
Come, come in.
You were energetic when you left yesterday.
Why are you flat now?
You slept too long here
and couldn't sleep at home?
How can you go to class?
- I don't go to class. - Why not?
In a few days, I go to Marseilles for a violin competition.
I practise at home; I needn't go to class.
Okay.
A competition is important, but you must rest.
I think your family won't want you to
disregard your health.
I have to go out soon.
Later, may I...
sleep in your bed?
Huh?
I didn't know why I felt so relaxed by Lisa's side.
And I didn't know why, in Lisa's bed,
I could fall asleep easily.
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?
My hand's better. I want to play for you.
That's great!
Oh, right.
Tell me more about your friend?
Of course.
My friend's nursing home
cares for mentally ill people.
The causes are congenital
or because of family, society and work.
Their ages vary
but they all want to live well.
They all need good physical and mental health.
You're working hard.
You're energetic!
Good exercise. Keep it up!
Are you tired?
You're resting?
Rest is good.
Rest, then exercise.
You will? Right?
You will. Good.
He's good.
Canon & Fugue in D Minor by Pachelbel (Pachelbel's Canon)
I never knew playing violin could be relaxing.
I only knew that playing violin in competitions
got Mom's approval, and satisfied her expectations.
I don't know what playing violin means to me.
Or maybe I just don't know what else I can do.
Actually, ambitious people can lose more.
Society's pressure is heavy.
If you can cope... Hello!
If you can cope with pressure, fine;
or else you crash and burn.
This place has such people.
Actually, because of the Paganini Competition,
I haven't slept well in ages, until...
Until you found my bed?
How about I send my bed to your house?!
Then you needn't come to my house to sleep.
Oh, did you tell your mom you're skipping the competition?
It's the first big decision I ever made.
Besides...
Today I want to play for my chosen audience.
Okay.
Your mom will be disappointed.
Ting Yu, tell your mom your thoughts to show you've grown up.
Maybe she'll understand.
You don't know her.
I know maternal love.
I don't know.
I don't think I can tell her.
Probably I'll wait until she's back from Europe.
Is that a good idea?
What if I call her with you?
The music just broadcast
was the finalist from this year's Paganini Competition.
It was quite wonderful.
The contestant expected to take the spotlight,
He Ting Yu, surprisingly did not attend.
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 know what you mean.
You were able to persuade Ting Yu not to attend the competition.
What's your motive?
Do you know this disadvantaged Ting Yu's music career?
Mom, you misunderstood.
You're trash...seducing my son!
Mom! Don't be ridiculous!
Ms. He, calm down.
Tell me! What's your aim?
Mom, calm down and listen.
You've never pulled my arm like this.
Ting Yu...
You've changed.
I'm so sad.
Lisa is a good person.
Don't be against her.
Why are you defending her?
Whose side are you on?
You've never opposed me or raised your voice like this.
You really changed.
How'd this happen?
You two...
What's your relationship?
What kind of relationship? Huh?
I'll take you to court!
Mom! Let go!
Listen to me!
The day of the competition,
I watched the TV live broadcast,
but I didn't see you.
Know how hurt I was?
When I phoned you,
I couldn't contact you. What was I to think?
Why'd you act this way?
You wanted to be a champion and tour Europe with me.
If not for this woman,
how'd you change like this?
You're only thinking about that competition.
Did you ever truly care about me?
Listen to me!
The day of the competition,
I watched the television live broadcast,
but I didn't see you.
Know how much my heart hurt?
If not for this woman,
how'd you change like this?
You're only thinking about that competition.
Have you ever cared about me?
I never cared about you?
Then this woman cares about you more than I do?
Keep this up, I'll move out!
Ting Yu.
Don't. Talk it out.
Don't pretend sincerity.
I won't let you go.
I'll still bring you to court!
Article 241 of the Penal Code.
The abduction of persons under 20 years of age
from their family or guardian: 1 to 7 years in prison.
If there's intent to profit or to entice sexual intercourse,
the sentence is 3 to 10 years.
But your son said he was never with Ms. Jin.
I'll sue under the second article.
I have evidence she sexually harassed my son.
My son is under 20 years old.
That woman seduced my son!
Can't you see what's written here?
That night...
That night,
I'd finished practising outside
when I ran into hoodlums; they tried to steal my violin.
I took him home to clean his wounds, and I made food...
That woman is at fault!
Please stay calm.
Hello? This is Lisa.
Oh, Lawyer Huang. Hello.
Ms. He Man Yi's final testimony is inconsistent.
Oh.
This case has been declared inadmissible.
Ms. Jin, you have the right to countersue for false allegations.
Would you like me to arrange that?
I don't want to countersue her.
There's no need.
You go onstage in 5 minutes. Hurry.
Here, you have a call.
Hello?
Mom! Mom!
Why'd you do this?
Mom! Mom...
Mom!
She needs 24 hour observation.
For her safety, we recommend hospitalisation.
I understand.
Thanks, Doctor.
Mom.
You came to be with Mommy.
Don't leave.
Baby.
I won't leave.
It's all my fault.
Mom.
What if I move back home?
Liar!
You don't want Mommy!
Mom, I'm Ting Yu-
You left with that woman!
- Mom! - Go away!
Don't!
- Mom! - Who are you?
I don't want you here! Go away!
Go away! Go away!
Someone come!
Mom!
Hurry!
Mom!
Save me!
Mom...
Mom.
I promise you.
When you're better,
I'll bring you home.
Get well soon.
We haven't performed together.
Then you should practise violin.
I will.
I know.
Oh, right.
I spoke with Celine.
I asked her to cut your hair on Monday.
I want a perm.
Is that okay?
Sure.
Whatever you want is fine.
You're nicest to me.
I'm so tired.
I want to sleep.
Okay.
I don't know if my mom remembered who I was.
Hello?
- Is this Mr. He? - Yes.
- You need to sign these forms. - Give them to me.
How could this happen?
Didn't the hospital remove all dangerous objects?
She tied her pajamas to the side of the bed,
and then she...
Your mother left you a letter.
Baby.
Happy Birthday.
From Mommy.
Mom.
Baby.
Happy Birthday.
From Mommy.
Mom.
Just like that...
without turning back, my mother left me alone.
I cried for a long,
long,
long time.
Lisa held me for a long,
long, long time.
Ever since then,
I haven't cried a single tear.
Losing your mother
feels like losing every emotion.
Nothing in this world feels important.
I'm numb.
I...
You have the chance to find your own mom...
to get close to her...
understand her.
You should treasure it.
Understand?
Goodnight.
[ Hai Jie... ]
[ Hai Jie. I... ]
[ Hai Jie. You...]
God, enlighten me a bit.
What do I say to him?
That was fast. Can't be him?!
Hello? Not yet; I wasn't sleeping.
Come out now? I can.
Okay, wait for me.
Pretend you're drunk, or twisted your ankle
or feel unwell,
and you need a back rub.
That works.
It'll come in handy!
Die Fei, sorry.
It's late to turn up.
It's fine; we're friends.
I need to bother you.
What is it?
Can you come to Ketagalan?
Ketagalan? Now?
Mm, yeah.
It's too 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 I could play bass here one day...
My legs are wobbly imagining it.
Piano! Can I play?
Whatever.
Thanks for bringing us!
Sure, no problem.
What did you want to say to me?
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 to move to Taipei next week.
Okay, okay.
We'll talk about it next time.
Thanks for today. I owe you one.
[ Symphony Soul: Top 10 charming violin masters ]
Alice!
[ Hai Jie, thanks ]
[ We had fun today ]
[ We're on the train. Bye bye! ]
Concertmaster?
Why are you here so late?
To pick something up.
Lan Die Fei and Chen Hai Jie were also just here.
Where have all the flowers gone?
Gone to young girls everyone.
When will they ever learn?
Where have all the young girls gone?
Long time passing.
Where have all the young girls gone?
Long time ago.
Where have all the young girls gone?
Gone to young men everyone.
When will they ever learn?
Where have all the flowers gone?
Long time passing.
Where have all the flowers gone?
Long time ago.
Where have all the flowers gone?
Gone to young girls everyone.
When will they ever learn?
I want Lan Die Fei as my assistant.
She'll live in my house.
Is this real?
Everything I've seen...
Is it 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 ~~