Three
Four
Sit up straight
Why don't you like school?
I never scored 100%
Sometimes I missed 2%.
I never got 100%
What happens when you don't get 100%?
Mom and dad will be disappointed
What happens when they are disappointed?
I think I'm useless. No one likes me
Mrs & Mr Tong,
Martin might have got anxiety disorder
After investigation,
we suggest Martin leave the gifted class
and study with regular students
My son leaving the gifted class?
I don't get it
How possibly could my son not gifted?
Well, we...
This report, who wrote it?
We actually asked Mrs and Mr Tong to come...
and talk about Martin's rash problem. Maybe...
Anita, I asked who wrote this report
The report was written by the headmistress
But it's just her personal opinion,
which may or may not be the absolute fact
Then could you ask her to explain to us in person...
on what grounds she thinks
Martin isn't good enough for gifted class?
Headmistress
You're back just in time We're talking about Martin
Headmistress
Why did you give such poor grade in my son's assessment?
I know you supposed we've been giving him too much pressure
But Martin is just learning...
German, Spanish
ballroom dance, Chinese zither and violin after school...
all very common interest classes
My friend's son has classes...
all mornings and all afternoons
How could Martin be under any stress?
I'm terribly sorry, Mrs and Mr Tong. I'm late...
because something happened at the gifted class
A student locked himself up in the washroom...
and banged his head against the door
I was afraid he might hurt himself
I had to sort it out first
He then told me in tears that
he didn't want to come to school anymore
He said he'd rather give me $100 to score 100%
Martin's case is similar
I'm afraid he's the next one
That's why I suggest Martin leave gifted class...
and study with regular students
Mrs and Mr Tong are the co-chairmen of a listed company
and are highly successful
They've also supported our school generously
Headmistress, let's keep Martin in the gifted class for now
That's it
(Museum of History)
Funny Yes
Call Paris museum
Ask them if our loan request on royal furniture is approved
Sure. Boss Thanks
Boss, our budget's been on hold for over 2 months
We'd run out of time to build the sets
Anyway, we have everything here
They did loads of research
Keep working
You may set up here
OK. Let's start
Tony, How about the French Revolution budget?
My team has been preparing for months
We can start right away if I get the green light from you
Dong, the management wants the budget cut
and some fancy high-tech stuff
I'm caught in the middle
What do we do now?
They make 3D projections...
just like that
We won't build those sets anymore Cut corners
Mr Tse Wah
Here you are Your wife came early
I've never seen her so upset...
in the past 10 years
Tell her a joke and she'll be fine
I'm not good at telling jokes
Go make up one now
Happy 10th anniversary
mm mm]
Cheers
I resigned from my job today
What a coincidence. I also quitted my job today
I'd work till February
Then we'd live out your dreams
We'd visit...
the world's biggest and best museums
My contract ends in 6 months...
and we'd travel around the world then
(Two months later)
(Remember your herbal tonic)
(My first day)
Repeat after me
A
B
C
D
Do you speak French?
Two...three...four
Persistent decline of birth rate in Hong Kong...
has forced schools to close down due to under-enrollment
Education Bureau has announced a series of measures
More and more schools would face closure
While prestigious elite schools attract hordes of parents
queuing up for application forms...
many others, village schools in particular...
cannot enroll enough students and face closure
I'm standing in front of Yuen Tin Kindergarten
which lacks students and resources seriously
The headmaster and all teachers have resigned
Only 1 part-time substitute teacher and 5 students are left here
They stay because they can't afford to switch school
Recent reports also reveal...
the school placed a classified ad to hire...
a headmaster-cum-janitor for $4,500 a month
How can you possibly hire a headmaster for HK$4,500?
In such situation...
it ain't a bad thing to close it down, right?
Mister, why don't you quit this school?
Don't you worry about your grand-daughter?
He's my papa
Why don't you move to another school?
We're broke and we don't have choices
We don't pay tuition fee here
Young lady, your classmates are all gone
Do you feel sad?
Leave us alone
So, the Rural Committee decides to...
close the school if there aren't at least 5 students
next school term
(Yuen Tin Village, Kam Tin, Yuen Long)
Madam, excuse me
Do you know where...
Yuen Tin Kindergarten is?
It's closed down Closed down?
Are you sure? I saw it in the news just now
There are only 5 students left
and it's hiring a headmaster with $4,500 a month
That kindergarten
Even if it's in business today it won't last till tomorrow
Go straight
It's the broken house above the stairs on your right
Thank you
Even if it's in business today it won't last till tomorrow
A bad guy
Run. Let's hide
Elam mm {m um
Young ladies, don't be afraid I'm not a bad guy
I'm a teacher. I'm here to teach
Young ladies, don't be scared
Come on
She is talking to us
Stay quiet
Young ladies, do you like going to school?
How about this?
I'll ask a question and see if you know the answer
Did you know how many legs a bumble bee has?
I know. Six legs
Six? That's correct You're so smart
A bumble bee has six legs
How about another question?
OK
Did you know how many legs a spider has?
I know, I know. 10 legs
10?
I know. 4 legs
4?
I know. 4 legs
Jennie, stop parroting me
Sorry
A spider has 8 legs
How about one more question?
OK
Did anyone know...
how many legs a caterpillar has?
I know... I know...
100 legs
You're more or less right
The thunder monster
Chu chu, don't be scared. We'll be with you
Who are you? Which media are you from?
I'm just a substitute teacher. Don't bother me
No, I'm not...
There's nothing to see here. Go away
Please
Go away
I'm home
Right on time. Let's eat
This soup has been slow-cooked for 4 hours
This rack of lamb...
I marinated it for 3 hours...
and fried it over low heat with all my heart
Try it, try it
How's it?
Do you have something to tell me?
This kindergarten in Yuen Long is left with only 5 broke students
Have you been following this?
Yes I have. The school is closing down...
and wants to hire a headmaster for $4500 a month
This classified ad has been placed for 2 months
without a single reply
Who on earth will take a headmaster job for $4,500 a month?
It has to close down
if there aren't at least 5 students by the end of the school term
Children need schooling
Whatever the reason they should not be forsaken
Why don't we help them out?
It breaks my heart to see them that way
It's March now
The school term will be over in 4 months
My only goal is...
to help them move to better schools
Isn't that straight forward?
Yes it is
But I'm worried about your health
You just had your tumor surgically removed
Oh, don't be I got nothing else to do anyway
Just 4 months Your contract ends in July
We can still travel around the world as planned
Do you support my decision?
You've made up your mind anyway
(Yuen Tin Village Office)
Have a drink
Thank you, madam
Ms Lui, we can only afford $4500 a month
I know
As we're running out of cash
you'd have to take care of cleaning...
general maintenance and other odd jobs
Chairman, I understand
There'll only be me...
and I have to teach 3 classes
This school has 50 years of history
having helped many families in this community
Now the government doesn't spare us much resource
Rural Committee doesn't want us to carry on either
There are only 5 students...
and one of them will graduate this year
If there aren't at least 5 students enrolled after summer
I'm afraid we'd have to close down
Have you tried recruiting students?
We have. But no one comes
You know, with the media portraying us in a negative light
people assume we'd close down sooner or later
Not much we can do
(4 months before the end of school term)
I heard the Headmistress used to teach in an elite school
Working for $4500 a month? She just wants to be famous
With her alone...
how can she teach three classes all at once?
I'm Fung Tai-wai
the newly elected chairman of Yuen Tin Village Rural Committee
You're the 4500-dollar headmistress
Let me tell you
Our committee already made the decision
If there are less than 5 students next year
This school will have to be closed down
Don't you have better things to do?
We'll be there soon
OK, go to school
Good morning. I'm the new Headmistress I'm Lui Wai-hung
Good morning, Headmistress
Remember. Listen to Headmistress Learn a few more words
I will Papa
Bye BYE Papa
Be good
Bye Bye
Good morning
Bye Auntie Han
Auntie Han, I'm the new Headmistress I'm Lui Wai-hung
I'm in a hurry
I have to rush back to the restaurant to wash dishes. I can't talk
Ka-ka, don't run so fast
Good morning, I'm the new Headmistress I'm Lui Wai-hung
Hello Headmistress Hello
Be a good girl, okay?
Give me a discount, will you?
Madam, please don't negotiate with me
just pay the taxi fare
Good morning Good morning
I'm the new Headmistress I'm Lui Wai-hung
How're you?
Even if it's still in business today it won't last till tomorrow
Good morning, class
Good morning
I'm your new Headmistress
My name is Lui Wai-hung
Did you remember I came to visit you some days ago?
Yes, we do
Really? You're smart kids
Now look at me
Let me ask you one more question, OK?
OK
Do I look better with the mask or...
without the mask?
Without the mask
Really? Without?
If I look better without the mask
you'll also look better without it
No. Papa said people will recognize my face
and label me the poor kid without the mask
and I won't have a future
My dad told us not to let others see our face
Actually I was afraid that people would recognize me
and make fun of me...
for teaching at a kindergarten about to close down
But I now that I think about it
I get to see...
5 adorable young ladies every day
I don't feel inferior at all
I'm not afraid of people recognizing me
I don't need to wear a mask to school
You too. Don't be afraid
You don't need the masks
How about this?
I'll do the roll call
When I call out your name
just take the mask off and say "present" loudly. OK?
OK
Let's start with Ho Siu-shet on my right
Ho Siu-shet
-Present -Good girl
Kitty Fathima
Present
Jennie Fathima
Present
Tam Mei-chu
Present
Lo Ka-ka
Present
I want to take a picture of each of you...
and want to know more about you
How about this? When you come out for your picture...
tell me one thing that you're most happy about...
and one that upsets you most. OK?
OK
I'm most happy that...
Papa sold some extra scrap metal...
and made extra money yesterday
I'm most upset when I miss my mom
I only get to see her only once in a long while
I'm most happy to get a ride on mini school bus
I'm most upset when my little sister parrots me
I'm most happy to get a ride on mini school bus
I'm most upset when my big sister shuts me up
Headmistress, I don't have anything to say
I'm most happy when Auntie Han buys me steamed sponge cake
What upsets you most?
I'm most upset when the thunder monster eats people
Young ladies, that's it for today
And to guardians and parents...
the children don't need to wear a mask to school from now on
Thank you
Auntie Han?
What's the matter, Headmistress?
I need to rush back to work Let's talk tomorrow
lt just takes a minute
I have something important to ask you
Chu-chu, I have to talk to Auntie Han
You go over there and play. OK?
Good girl
What exactly is "the thunder monster"?
Chu's father is my fourth cousin
A few months ago...
on a stormy night with thunder and lightning...
Her parents were killed in a car crash
Chu's such a poor girl...
Chu's such a poor girl and I'm all alone anyway
So I look after her
But she keeps asking where her parents went
Were they eaten by the thunder monster?
And she drew her parents on the wall
I never went to school
Tell me, how do I answer her?
Auntie Han, it must've been hard for you
Maybe you can hold Chu-chu in your arms more often
She'd feel more secure that way
I can't talk any more. I have to work
Chu, we got to go
Come on
Mommy
I'm so sorry I'm late
I walked here all the way from home
You walked here? You live very far away
The mini school bus increases its fare
We can't afford it anymore
Let's go
Actually, I have a car
How about I give you a ride home? It's on my way
Headmistress, I'm sorry
But I think Kitty and Jennie won't come to school from tomorrow on
Why?
We can't afford the bus fare
Their father said girls don't need education...
and told them to help with the chores at home
I'm sorry, Headmistress
Say bye-bye to Headmistress
Come on, be a good girl
Goodbye, Headmistress...
Come on, let's go
We'd go back to work. Quick
Sorry
Headmistress
Jennie, Kitty, from tomorrow on...
I'll be your mini school bus driver
I'll drive you to school and back home. OK?
Hurray, Hurray
Headmistress, you really don't have to...
That's OK. It's on my way to school anyway
Thank you so much, Headmistress
This is my husband
Nice meeting you
May, any good news?
Wai-hung, I'm afraid I can't help I've talked to my school...
I know they have financial problems
But it's not realistic to ask a school...
to waive their tuition and sponsor their transportation...
books and stationery
I know. I really understand But please try anyway
How about this? You just accept one student. Just one
I'm sorry
Wai-hung, I appreciate what you do
I've read about you the 4500-dollar Headmistress on daily papers
Keep it up I'll let you know once I got any news
OK then...
please let me know when you got any news
Thanks and sorry for the trouble. Bye
The odds are 2 to 1 if it closes down in 1 month
4 to 1 in 2 months, 6 to 1 in 3 months...
8 to 1 in 4 months, 10 to 1 in 5 months
What? Half a month?
Only 1.5 to 1 for half a month
You're still betting on half a month? OK
Cheung placed $500 on the school closing in half a month
Hold on. I place $1,000 for half a month
$1000...
Skinny...Go change the odds. Or I'm losing big
Just 3 students today?
I told you it won't last
When Grocer Wong set the odds I placed big bets on you...
expecting the school to hang in there for 2 months
Who knows it's closing down so soon?
Keung, no. Stop it Let go
Let me tell you, jerk Don't even try to threaten me
We lived here for generations I'm not selling the house
Mr Lo, you might as well think about it
Think about what? Get the hell out
No, Keung. Stop it
Easy, easy. Listen to me first
This is the last house unsold in the neighbourhood
What do you mean, last house?
Let me tell you. I lost a leg...
but I have both hands still
Go. Go
I'll risk my life for it
No. No. I dare you to come again
Headmistress... how're you? Mrs Lo
This is the new Headmistress of the kindergarten
Headmistress and so?
Is there anything I can help you with?
What can you help me with? We need no help
Ka-ka didn't come to school today
I'm worried about her
So I drop by to see how's she's doing
Education is very important to children
What did you mean?
You mean I kept her home from school?
She didn't want to go. Don't accuse me
Ka-ka
Tell me. Why aren't you going to school?
I have to stay and watch my mama and papa
So, I can't go to school
I'm afraid they'd fight when I'm gone
They may kill each other and I won't see them again
Then I'll be all alone
I'll miss them
Silly, papa cannot work due to his leg injury
He is just in the bad mood, we will be fine
Ka-ka
Tell mama, papa or me...
what you think next time, OK?
Mama and papa won't fight in front of you again
You can go to school without worries
Right? Mrs and Mr Lo?
5 pounds. 30 bucks
There're 7 pounds You always cheat my papa You cheater
Don't be so mean to a child Give her 40 bucks
Mr Ho, Siu-shet, this is the Headmistress
I come here for home visit
Headmistress, here's your tea
Papa's sick and he's asleep
Please sit here and wait
(I don't know when mama will come)
Headmistress, it's hot and dirty in the kitchen
Please sit and wait outside
Siu-shet is such a good girl
Headmistress, you're here
Papa
My apology. I'm not feeling well today...
and Siu-shet wanted to stay at home to take care of me
She's such a good girl
I used to be an interior decor worker
Now that I'm old and slow
no one wants me any more
But I didn't apply for social security
I scavenge for scrap metal to make money
Still manage to pay for food
Siu-shet told me...
papa, I'll learn more words in class...
and write more letters to mama for you
I was so touched
My girl has been a good kid since little
Her mother lives with her brother in China
We've waited for years...
and don't know when we'd live together
Siu-shet misses her mom a lot
What should I do?
Let's give it some time. Mr Ho
there must be a way out
Oh, by the way I have a favour to ask of you
I need something fixed
What's that?
The metal gate at the kindergarten
It's dangerous and hasn't been repaired for years.
I want you to fix it
That gate is too old to be fixed. So busted
How about I replace it with a new one?
But the school...
can only afford $1,000. Is that OK?
It won't cost $1,000
I have much scrap metal It saves you the material cost
Thank you
That's a deal
Headmistress, papa, let's eat
Whoa, look at that
You made two dishes. Such a chef
And lettuce too
Siu-shet, papa's going to make a new gate for the kindergarten
How about that?
Really? Papa is the best
You are the best. Let's eat
Bon appetite
Young ladies...
I'm introducing a new friend today
Whoa, so cute
His name is Little Black Bean
Do you want to touch him? Yes
Let's give him a pat Yes
Though he's not the biggest or strongest guy in the forest, and the fellows often make fun of him
He believes in the almighty power of dreams
He lives out his dream at last,
being a tall big three that protects the forest
Little Black Bean has his dream, Do you have dreams?
I do
What's your dream, Jennie?
-To be a princess -A princess?
Because I want to wear beautiful dresses
Kitty, how about you?
My dream is to wash bean sprouts
My dream is to wash bean sprouts too
Why?
Because I don't want to leave my family
Siu-shet, how about you? What's your dream?
My dream is to do my homework
Why?
Papa said I'll be a useful person in future...
if I learn more and do my homework
Chu-chu, what's your dream?
My dream is to work in a restaurant
Why?
So that I can help Auntie Han with her dishes
Chu-chu is such a good girl
Ka-ka, what's your dream?
Headmistress, I can't think of one yet
Headmistress, what's your dream?
We have an assignment
and have to ask mama and papa what their dreams are
Papa, what's your dream?
Auntie Han, what's your dream?
Dream? I don't have one
I'm happy if I finish work early go home and sleep
You must have one. Tell me. Tell me...
I have no dream. Stop bugging me
Papa
Hmmm?
What's your dream?
Why did you ask?
Mama, what's your dream?
I don't have a dream. Don't wake your dad
Dreams only exist in your sleep
What did your headmistress teach you?
To be a dreamer?
Tell me... tell me...
OK, Chu-chu
I'll tell you if you promise not to say it out loud
It's an assignment from school What's your dream?
Mama, tell me. I want to know
Hey. I'll tell you
Papa had a dream too
I wanted to be an athlete
A runner
A fast runner
The world's fastest runner
Long long ago, I wanted to be a pilot
Huh? A pilot?
My dream was to be...
a firefighter
A firefighter?
My dream was...
to be Miss Hong Kong
Huh? Miss Hong Kong
Hush! You promised to stay silent
Auntie Han, you're the most beautiful Miss Hong Kong in the world
Thank you
Hurray. Mama is so cool
Happy? Isn't that great?
You're so great
(Lo Keung, an athlete)
How tall is a life-size guillotine, you think?
4 metres, I suppose
(Wai-hung, no matter how many people object to it)
(I'll build a life-size guillotine. I'll give my best)
Headmistress, I need to use the washroom
Me too... me too...
Let's get in there. Quick
Headmistress, what should we do?
Young ladies, it's time to show our team spirit
I'll take you to the public washroom in the village, OK?
OK
Headmistress, keep going...
Be careful. Watch your steps. It's slippery
Headmistress, keep going...
The thunder monster
Chu-chu, wait for me
Chu-chu, don't be scared of the thunder monster
Watch out, Chu-chu
Help...
You girls wait here
Chu-chu, don't be scared. I'm here
The thunder monster ate my papa and mama
Chu-chu, I know you're afraid
but thunder isn't a monster
Papa and mama... are they dead?
Chu-chu must miss papa and mama a lot
but they can't come and see you now
They miss Chu-chu as much as you miss them
Chu-chu, see?
I'm not eaten by any monster, right?
I'm fine
Thunder and rain...
are the way papa and mama tell you...
how much they miss you
You see?
Come with me
Try it yourself
Be happy in heaven
Papa, mama, don't worry about me
I will take good care of myself
Dr Leung's office
Hi, I want to make an appointment for a checkup
Dr Leung will be away for one week
Can you come at 3pm today?
No. I'm sorry. I can't
Wait...
how about 11am or 4pm tomorrow?
11am...4pm...Sorry. I can't either
Well, if anyone cancels the booking I'll inform you immediately
Well, I'll wait till Dr Leung comes back then
Thank you. Bye OK, bye
Ban idling vehicle
We received report about illegal dumping here
Why are you pouring earth at people's door?
Who is it?
I'm here for Mr Lo
Mr Lo, my name is Leung
I'm district council members' assistant
The headmistress told us about your work accident...
and being harassed by a developer
May I come inside to talk to you?
Thank you
Come to police station with us, let's go
(1 month before the end of school term)
Quick. Come on quick
Don't go too far kids
Stay together. Slowly
Chu-chu, this way
ls there a vacant table?
Keep going. What're you looking at?
Let's go that way The loser won't get her slice of cake
School picnic with only 5 students
Get set, go
Be quick, Chu-chu
Come on... Faster...
Yeah, we win
You should celebrate while you can
I feel so happy for you when I see your faces
I'm not sure if the Chairman hasn't told you...
or you're being forgetful
One student will graduate this year...
and there won't be 5 students in the coming term
So, the Rural Committee won't sponsor the school any more
meaning you're closing down in one month
You might as well be happy until then
Am I right, 4500-dollar headmistress?
Excuse me. Can you pass me the ball please?
Thank you
Would you play with us?
Sure
Yay
Hello. I'm Ying-lan
I read about you on the papers
I really appreciate what you do
These kids are so lucky
with a good teacher...
who changes their life at such an early age
Too bad I can't afford to give them the best
The best? You're the best they could ever have
The best education doesn't lie in the hardware
but in the teacher's heart
It's fate that makes you cross their paths
You're meant to be their teacher and you'd do it well
Thank you
Don't give up
(A good teacher who never gives up - Wai-hung)
Chairman
Student recruitment?
I have much confidence. Please let me try
Since I can't move them to another school
Let's try recruiting new students
OK, I support
(Bowie Chin, CEO, Best and Marvelous Education)
Headmaster Chin, it's Lui Wai-hung
Do you remember me?
Hey, Headmistress Lui
How's everything? It's been a while
Whoa, you're famous now I read about you on every paper
4500-dollar headmistress in a village school
The perfect PR stunt
Do you want to join my company? We can work something out
I remember you told me about those education funds
I want to apply for subsidies to help those students in our kindergarten
Whoa, Headmistress Lui you're a superhero in the education system
Don't worry. I can secure $100.000 to $200.000, is it enough?
Good morning, Auntie Han
Good morning, Mrs and Mrs Lo
We decide to recruit new students and host an open day
We need your help
As long as we don't give up...
the school will survive with just one new student
Recruitment?
Young ladies
we'd practice for the performance on the open day
I picked a song that I love very much
It's called "The Little Sun"
Let's work hard
Many people will come to see your performance
Our kindergarten has an open day to recruit students
Please come
Our kindergarten is hosting an open day to recruit students
Please come with your kids
Got it yet?
I found it
Mr Wong, our kindergarten is hosting an open day
Please come if you're free
You're invited too
Let's build the base of the guillotine first
(Attendance record)
Ready. One, two, three
(Little Black Bean Theatre)
That's it. See? I promise it'd be good for another 30 years
Hurray. Papa is a genius
Remember your medicine
OK
I have a proposal for Mr Chin Sure
Could you make sure he gets it? It's important No problem
Will you put it in his hands yourself? No problem
OK, thanks You're welcome
Bye Bye
Granny, happy birthday
Thank you my dear
He's been painting it for a whole week
Really?
Isn't it beautiful?
Ma;
Mommy, when do we get to eat the cake?
Be patient, my dear It won't be long
Where's Wai-hung? What takes her so long?
I called her, but she didn't answer
Maybe she's working and missed the call
Should be here any minute
The 4500-dollar headmistress...
has to do everything herself
She must be busy
Dong, how's Wai-hung's health lately?
She's OK
Dr Chan, the herbalist told me...
she has been missing/her follow-up appointments for some time
I'll ask her to see Dr Chan
The school term will be over soon and she'll quit
She'll quit?
My friend saw her in Yuen Long couple days ago handing out leaflets
She's hosting an open day to recruit students for the kindergarten
Look. Here's the leaflet
Take good care of her
I'm so sorry. I'm late
Hi guys Hello
Hin, you've grown taller
Auntie Wai-hung
Wai-hung's here. Let's cut the cake first.
Sure
Mom, happy birthday
Thank you
Look at you. You look pale
Take good care of yourself
I'm fine, Mom. Don't worry
Sorry. My cell phone ran out of battery
London. The Netherlands. The U.S.
I'm sorry. Don't be mad at me please
Paris
I was going to tell you,
but I don't know how to put it
I said it'd only be 4 months...
and I'd only help students move to other schools
But did you know why I want to keep teaching?
I don't want the school to close down
I want education for the students
I don't want to give them up
You gave it all in a kindergarten with 500 students
In a small one with 5 students you gave even more
I'm really mad this time
You promised me
Why didn't you tell me you'll keep teaching?
Didn't you know I'm worried about your health?
And you never take your medicine on time
You had the tumor removed
but that doesn't mean it won't recur
I want to travel with you...
so that you can relax yourself
Hello, Kit
Boss, the guillotine collapsed
What? The workers are injured
I'll be there right away
We have a situation in the museum I have to take a look
Boss
How're the workers now?
On the way to hospital Thank god it's just minor injury
What do we do now?
We still got one day Let's do it ourselves
(I got to stay and work in museum all night)
(Come here for the opening ceremony before 6pm tomorrow.)
(See you)
(Dong, you're always my loving husband You're the best.)
(I'll see you there)
(Open Day)
Come and eat. I got sponge cake Thanks
We use this for communication You're number 3
I'm number 1? Yes, you are
Hi everyone
It's the Open Day of Yuen Tin Kindergarten
Are you ready?
Yes
OK, on your marks Go
Calling headquarter This is Ho. I'm all set
Lo Keung is all ready...
Look
Calling headquarter A car is coming...
Got it, papa. Over
Someone's coming Hurray
Welcome to the Open Day of Yuen Tin Kindergarten
This way... this...
Calling headquarter The car isn't coming this way
It made a turn
COPY
That's OK. We'll wait
There will be someone soon. OK?
I a Let's
Here it is
Calling headquarter. Another car coming
There's a kid in the car. A kid in the car
Copy papa. Over
Hurray
Welcome. Just go straight. It's right ahead
Welcome to the Open Day...
of Yuen Tin Kindergarten
Please park your car and take your child in for a look
It's convenient
Hello... Welcome
Let's go
Hey, mister. Don't go... mister
Wait... don't go
We're here. Please don't go...
Headmistress, it's Bowie
I've asked a few partners to meet you
It's hard to make an appointment with them
Come to my office at 4pm today Don't be late
Well... OK. I'll see you there
See you
The brilliant projection is...
the creation of these three designers They are Y3
Headmistress Lui
Hi, I have an appointment with Mr Chin
Please wait a moment Mr Chin is still in a meeting
Oh... sure I'll sit here and wait OK
Congrats...
Congrats...Tell your younger siblings about us
Bring them here...
Congrats... Upload your certificate on Facebook
Make sure you do
Facebook, OK?
Headmistress Lui, sorry to keep you waiting It's OK
Let's go in the conference room OK
Everyone, may I present to you,
Headmistress Lui Wai-hung
Welcome
Bowie, I sent you a proposal about...
the 5 students at Yuen Tin Kindergarten...
Hold on. I care about not 5...
but 5,000 students in every district. Take a seat
It's important and I must tell you
Private tuition is worth...
HK$3.5 to 4 billion a month...
a market not to be overlooked
With so many monster parents around
there's no reason we should give it a miss
That's why we'll exploit...
the cram school market for kindergarten students
I'd open...
one cram preschool in every Hong Kong district
and expand to the untapped market of mainland China
It'll be huge
We're missing an icon
You got a loving image
a demure approachable face
You're perfect to be...
Hong Kong's first tutor queen for kindergarten students
Well said...
We'd put your face all over Hong Kong
Mongkok. Tsimshatsui. Causeway Bay Cross-harbor Tunnel
You'll be a superstar
You mean kindergarten children must get all A's
must go to cram school?
Of course
Here...
We'll pay you this amount to hire you
Plus 1% of your classes' tuition as bonus
I guarantee you'd make over HK$10 million a year
And you might as well forget about those village kids then
Bowie, are you running a bank...
or a school?
I'm a teacher, but I'm not like you
I don't just teach
Teaching is a meaningful job
To be a role model for students
To influence other lives with my own life
Got it?
Headmistress, no one came
Why don't they come to see our performance?
We still got two weeks before the term is over
There's still hope
We...
Headmistress...
To influence other lives with my own life
But we found signs of recurrence
And she's overworked That might worsen her case
We suggest surgical operation...
right after she wakes up
Wai-hung
Dong... I'm sorry
That's OK. I'll call the doctor
Just wait here
My dear, look out the window now
It's OK that you didn't come I brought it here
It's you who gave me the courage to complete this piece
You too, you must have courage and faith
You'd recover soon
Along the way I'll hold you gently if you fall
You'd make me so proud of myself
Happiness will keep you company
While you search for the good in life
Don't worry
I'll be here with you the moment you wake up
(I sincerely wish you a bright future ahead)
(I'll devote all my heart and soul to keep you encouraged)
Mr Dong-dong, what's your dream?
Dream?
(Speedy recovery to Headmistress - Dong)
(Along the way I'll hold you gently if you fall)
(You'd make me so proud of myself)
(Happiness will keep you company)
(While you search for the good in life)
(Turn every sigh into the power of life)
(Have faith in resolving problems)
(The sun will shine when the clouds clear up)
(I sincerely wish you a bright future ahead)
(Headmistress, I miss you a lot)
(I'll devote all my heart and soul to keep you encouraged)
Headmistress, I miss you so much
(I'll devote all my heart and soul to keep you encouraged)
(Last day of school term)
Are you ready?
They're waiting
(Yuen Tin Village)
Good day, Headmistress
It's the last day and you didn't recruit any new kid
As said, the kindergarten...
closes down at today. OK?
Headmistress, it's great to see you back
Welcome back, Headmistress
Welcome back
Headmistress, welcome back
So glad to see you, Headmistress
Headmistress, we miss you a lot
Thank you
Headmistress, welcome back
Take a seat
You too, let's be seated
It's the last day of Yuen Tin Kindergarten
In the past months
Headmistress has shown me the brightest
and the best in human nature
She has given her all for this school
but still...
We have a gift
that we want to present to Headmistress
with our most sincere appreciation
(Like a hibiscus flower)
(The sun hangs in the Eastern sky)
(Hiding her shy round face behind the blushing clouds)
(Smiling in silence)
(Like a big pumpkin)
(The sun hangs in the sky up high)
(Shining on the hills happily)
(young buds of grasses grow)
(A big mouth smiling)
(She rises after she sets)
(Respect her; love her)
(I gave her all my heart)
(The sun goes home when she gets tired)
(It feels a bit scary in the dark)
(But when the moon sets tomorrow the sun will come back up again)
(She rises just like before)
Headmistress, we missed you every day
We hold back our tears just for the performance
Headmistress, can we cry now?
Ladies and gentlemen This is the last day of school
I have a gown
for our only graduate this year, Lo Ka-ka
I've taught for over 20 years
and I've been to many graduation ceremonies
This is the most unforgettable one
Though there are only 5 students in this school
and only 1 graduate
teaching here is the best thing...
that could ever happen to me
Ka-ka. You graduate today
I'll miss you a lot and I send you my best wishes
Remember what I said
Your ability goes way beyond what you can imagine
So, you should study hard
Keep working towards your dream
Lo Ka-ka now present to you your graduation certificate
Thank you Headmistress
Time for graduation speech A big hand for Lo Ka-ka
Mr Chairman, Headmistress ladies and gentlemen
I'm proud to be a graduate from Yuen Tin Kindergarten
Not long ago most teachers and classmates left us
But I'm grateful that Headmistress came
so that we could still come to classes
Headmistress, thanks for teaching me...
and visiting my family from time to time
From now on, I will study hard
When I grow up, I want to be like you
helping those in need
Headmistress. Thank you
But Headmistress
can I not graduate at all? Can I?
Kitty, Jennie, I want to see you graduate...
from primary, secondary school and university, OK?
Yay
Headmistress, what's your dream?
My dream is to be the good teacher
who waits for the 5 of you by the school door every morning
That's the happiest thing I can dream of
(It feels sad to leave I'll miss my teachers for life)
(We bid farewell and go separate ways)
(Still faintly recall the mischief we played)
(The chick has grown up and will leave the nest today)
(It'll strive to live a good life)
(You're a guiding light)
(You'd meet students you've taught wherever you go)
(I sincerely wish you the best)
(May the wind take you where you want to be)
(Let's shake hands now)
(Singing out loud in our beloved school)
(No one knows what happens tomorrow)
(Pacing hastily; acting ambitious)
(Letting go of your hand now)
(When and where will we shake hands again?)
(In a lifetime, you must meet a good teacher who changes your life)
(Villagers were deeply touched and they sent in two students)
(Yuen Tin Kindergarten was saved and keeps running till now)
(Today, Headmistress Lui still work at Yuen Tin Kindergarten)
(In just 5 years the number of students has grown to over 60)
(Countless children and families received blessings from her)