Daddy, I don't have school today.
I know.
I thought you brought me to the wrong school.
You thought I mixed up your school with Yee's?
What are we doing here?
Volunteer and help with cleaning.
We'll wait for Yee to get off,
then we'll go home together, OK?
I can wipe the desks.
Good! You can clean the desks, OK?
Yes!
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8...
The pail is so heavy, we need a man to help.
Ask Mr. Sheung, he's not busy.
He comes around more often than me and you.
A man who has time to look after children and volunteer
means he's unemployed.
I bet he was fired.
They say Mrs. Sheung has to work to support them.
Mr Sheung seems too nice to be a househusband.
A househusband?
My Daddy is a brilliant architect.
He quit his job to find a better school for my brother.
He was not fired.
What's wrong? You're awfully quiet.
Mommy, when can you switch with Daddy?
We agreed to wait until Yee gets into a school.
You've always wanted to spend time with Daddy.
Don't you want to see him every day?
Other Daddies go to work
and Mommies stay home with the kids.
We're the other way around.
People will think we're weird.
Every family is different.
Pork Belly is in a different situation.
You should not make comparisons.
Waiting for me, ladies?
Daddy!
Daddy! Something you want to tell Daddy?
How about some juice?
I don't want to drink from your bottle. And you stink.
How about a good night hug?
No!
What did you do to piss her off?
Nothing. She was fine when we were volunteering.
But she was very quiet when we came home.
Kuk Sir, the police is on the phone for you.
I thought the child abuse case was closed.
They would have called me on my cell phone.
Why would they call Fa Sin Chi?
You're right.
Hello? Speaking... my father was arrested?
Keung!
Keung...
How did you get Fa Sin Chi's number?
I saw your interview in the newspaper
and realized you were running the Center.
As your father, I'm...
Save it! I don't have a father.
Whether you acknowledge me or not, I'm still your father.
And what have you ever done as a father?
You're always bringing me trouble.
I wouldn't see you if the Police hadn't called me.
Are you still mad at me?
Sorry, I'm not mad.
We're nothing to each other, OK? Bye!
Keung...
Don't wrinkle my jacket.
I want to pay you back for the bail.
You wouldn't need to call me if you had the money.
I do, but not on me.
Let me pay you back,
then we're done and I won't bother you again.
This place is sordid but cheap.
Not too bad for someone living alone.
Compared to our house...
Save it. Spare me the trip down memory lane.
What a mess! This is outrageous!
I did it. So?
You owe me 3 months' rent. That's over $10K.
You don't look like you have the money,
so I came in to look for something valuable.
You have no right to bust my lock
and make such a mess.
Don't raise your voice with me,
or I'll cut your water and power.
I'm just behind, I never said I wouldn't pay you.
You knew I was sick and couldn't work.
Then you should apply for welfare.
You have nothing valuable, what a loser!
You can sue the tenant if he's 3 months behind in rent.
First, apply for a repossession order from the court.
Then ask the bailiff to facilitate
the repossession of the property according to procedure.
That's too expensive and troublesome.
True, but it's illegal to evict someone.
Not only did you try to cut the water and power,
you broke in without his consent and trashed his place,
According to the Landlord and Tenant Consolidation Ordinance,
he can press charges against you.
Don't throw the law in my face.
I'll sue your pants off!
Keung, I'm glad you're here.
Wait... I'll get you the money.
Spare me the act.
There's no need to pay me back.
Whether you owe me or I owe you,
it's not important.
Please don't bother me again.
You're too slow. I can't wait for you.
I told you not to hold my hand on the streets.
But I want to.
You're a big boy now. Don't be a sissy.
People will grab you if they know you're my son.
Your enemies?
Keung, I have a lot of friends,
who may show up anytime to settle a score.
If things go sour, run for your life, understand?
Oh no!
Hide under the stairs.
Don't come out until I call you.
Go! Take cover!
What a coincidence, Brother Choi!
I've been looking for you. Pay up!
Help! Dad, help me!
Brother Ho, what are you doing?
I don't know this boy, let him go.
You don't know him?
Is he your old man, kid?
I don't know.
Bring him along.
Move it, kid!
Move!
Dad! Don't hit my Dad...
Don't hit my Dad!
Dad... don't hit my Dad!
Shut up, kid! Or you're next.
No...
Brother Choi, this is between us,
leave the kid and the family out of it.
You cheated!
Will you pay up or not?
I paid off my other debts. I have no money.
No money? Chop off his son's hand.
No, Dad!
Brother Choi!
Come here!
No... Dad, help me! Dad...
Go ahead! I can have another one.
He's a naughty brat and I don't like him.
You can't use him against me. Go ahead...
Kid, your old man doesn't want you! Do it!
Hey... I told you I don't like him.
What's the use of killing him? Let him go.
If you hate him, then I'm doing you a favor.
No... help me, Dad!
What are you doing?
Run!
Stop!
Are you alright, Keung?
I hate you, Dad!
Can I help you?
I want to see my grandson.
They're still in class, please have a seat.
I just want to take a peek.
You'll disrupt their class.
Then I want to see someone else.
Who would you like to see?
Kuk Chi-keung.
I'll tell him, please wait here.
What are you doing here?
I just want to see my grandson.
I won't bother you anymore.
Who said you could see him?
Daddy!
So you're Pork Belly.
I'm his Dad, which means I'm your Grandpa.
I have a Grandpa?
Of course!
We need to talk! Come on!
I told you I didn't want to see you. Why are you here?
I read in the article that I have a grandson.
My son doesn't have a grandpa.
Leave him alone.
Please let me see him.
You saw him, now leave!
Not yet... Go!
I haven't... Get lost! Now...
Kuk Sir, calm down.
We may have parents nearby.
Stop making excuses to see my son.
We're not related. Get lost!
Come on... don't die on me!
I haven't saved the file yet!
Don't break the keyboard.
What's wrong? Why are you upset?
No... leave me alone. I can't save the file.
Get up!
No... Shift S, right?
Get up, let me help you! Come on.
All yours, Steve Jobs!
The computer knows you're upset,
it's pulling a prank on you.
Right, I'm sure it can tell.
It can't tell, but when someone is upset, he won't get anything done.
OK, I'm very calm now, OK?
You've never lost your cool before.
I thought my streak of bad luck had run out,
but this one takes the cake.
Is he really your father?
Except for creating me,
I fail to see the meaning of his existence in my life.
Not even one happy memory?
Yes, but completely overshadowed by all the bad things.
Just when I thought I finally put my scarred childhood behind me,
he suddenly shows up.
They say kids are here to collect a debt from the parent.
But my father is the debt collector.
Not me, my parents are long dead.
I expected you to tell me to forgive him.
Every family has its skeletons.
There must be a reason for a son to hate his father.
Let me take you somewhere tomorrow after school.
Why are we here?
Did you know I almost lost a finger?
Who did you piss off?
Me? I was only 8 or 9.
My Dad was a con man.
He was almost never home,
except when he had money.
He might remember to pay our family expenses.
Or he wouldn't come home... wait, he would...
to take back the money he gave us when he was broke.
That's my Dad.
You must wonder why I don't hold Pork Belly's hand.
Because my Dad wouldn't hold mine.
He'd push me away if I got any closer.
Was it because he had too many enemies,
and he didn't want you to get hurt?
You could say that, but I was very hurt as a kid.
We have never enjoyed our time together as father and son.
How do you expect me to teach my son?
I can barely face him.
Why did you almost lose a finger?
One time his foes caught up with him.
They threatened to cut off my finger if he didn't pay them back.
Guess what he said?
What?
He'd pretend he never had a son.
He really said that?
I know, given the circumstances,
he was probably bluffing,
so those men would leave me alone.
But I was just a kid then,
kids take to heart what adults say,
especially since he was my Dad.
Did you talk to him about it afterwards?
A leopard can't change its spots.
He was in and out of jail all the time
and each sentence was 3 to 4 years.
I almost lost my finger,
because he conned $10 million from a triad boss
and the Police found other victims.
Can you imagine?
That charge alone earned him 7 years in jail.
I have given up on him.
If he conned so much money,
why is he living in a dump now?
Nothing can help him, not even if he owns a gold mine.
But at least he turned over a new leaf.
Aside from Pork Belly, he's the only family you have.
Maybe you should sit down and talk.
About what? We're both too old for that.
I'm a grown man now, but coming back here still gives me the chills.
Luckily the cops arrived just in time,
or I would have kissed my finger goodbye.
What is there to talk about?
Forget it! To me, he's as good as dead.
My Mom and I only had each other.
She worked several jobs to raise me.
In the end, she died of liver failure.
What's done can't be undone
and I can't turn back the clock.
He'll never be able to make up for what he has done.
Hello, everyone!
Hello! Hello!
Time for tea!
Thanks! I'm hungry!
Where's Miss Chu?
She was getting angry on the phone
and rushed outside after she hung up.
It sounded like she was fighting with her boyfriend.
I didn't know Miss Chu was seeing anyone.
Don't be nosy!
She sounded pleased when she picked up the phone.
Then suddenly they started arguing.
That's right!
Arguing about what? OK... I'll ask her myself.
Carry on.
Thanks! Thanks for the cake.
Miss Chu! Stone?
Are you alright?
I'm fine. My eyes were dry,
so I took out my contact lens in the toilet.
They said you were upset after you got off the phone.
Are you sure you're alright?
Don't remind me...
Dave just came back from Australia,
now he wants to go to the U.S. with his band
to appear on some talent show.
He's in a band?
I don't object to him joining a band.
I just don't like him telling me after the fact.
Just like I don't want him to drive so fast,
but he chose to drive a convertible sports car.
Then he went and got a tattoo thinking I wouldn't see it.
But I saw it as soon as he took off his clothes.
He took off his clothes?
I have seen every part of him.
Right... kids nowadays are unruly.
If you need someone mature and dependable,
consider someone seasoned like me.
Being young isn't everything.
He talks about living for today.
I'm the only one thinking about the future.
That's so tiring.
Yes, Ophelia told me to let go.
But I can't. Not seeing him makes me uneasy.
Let's see what you're up to now.
Judy, I love you...
Judy? Is your name Judy?
Yes, most people call me Miss Chu.
Only those closest to me
and have known me the longest call me Judy.
I'm so jealous.
So typical of him...
Always trying to coax me with a new trick each time I scold him.
You seem to enjoy that.
What choice do I have? I owe him from a previous life,
I'm destined to pay my dues in this life.
Just remember, just gonna do...
Are you Dave?
You're... sorry, I can't load fast enough to remember who you are.
You think you're so cool?
A roaming singer? You think you're a star?
They're here only because it's free.
You don't have much time to waste.
Wake up and get a job.
Who are you, Uncle? Get off his case.
I came to knock some sense into you kids.
Have you heard of an old song,
(My bird of youth is not coming back,)
(My bird of youth is not coming back...)
Have you ever heard that?
Never heard it.
Go get ready for the next song.
You're cute, Uncle. I like you.
You don't have to like me, just love her.
There's no one worthy of my love at the moment.
What? That's so irresponsible!
Your girlfriend is not transparent.
Who? I don't have a girlfriend.
That's ridiculous! You think you're young and handsome?
Yes, she's older, but you have your whole life ahead of you.
She only wants a stable life for you.
Love should not be selfish.
What are you doing?
Sorry, I like to record what people say
to inspire me when I write the lyrics for my songs.
Keep talking, don't mind me.
Have you been listening?
You told me not to hurt women,
especially women my Mom's age.
Not your Mom, your girlfriend.
My Mom!
Not your Mom... you're not making any sense.
You're not making any sense.
You're talking about Judy, right?
Judy is my Mom.
Exactly, Judy is your Mom!
Judy is your Mom?
I know you... you helped her with the visual arts class.
You're so plain, I didn't recognize you right away.
OK... calm down! Tell me again, Judy is your Mom?
Though my Mom is young and pretty,
and a lot of people think she's my sister.
You're the first to think she's my girlfriend.
That's wonderful! Judy is your Mom!
Jam another song... what song?
Come on!
You like to drink out here?
Why not? It's cool and comfortable out here.
What's your plan?
Uncle, I barely know you.
Don't ask me something so serious.
A man should not make a woman worry.
How old are you?
You tell me. I just finished college.
Some people start college at 8.
You just want to know my Mom's age.
You're interested in Judy, not me.
I'm not sure if I fancy her.
But I really liked her the first time we met.
You don't have to tell me.
I'm very proud of my smart and beautiful Mom.
I won't just let any man go near her.
Lower your guard, kid.
I haven't done anything, OK.
Do you have to go to the U.S.?
I just mentioned it. But she took it so seriously.
She said you drive a fast car.
I borrowed it.
What about your tattoo?
Is it a sticker? Where is it?
Hey, what are you doing?
Let me see.
Alright...
JK? What is that?
This tattoo is a testimony of love.
J stands for Judy and K is Kelvin, my Dad.
Mom went crazy when she saw it.
I had no chance to explain.
Put your shirt back on, it's windy out here.
You're her only child and she loves you.
Even I can see that, be a filial son.
You're leaving?
It's too windy for an Uncle like me.
I have to work tomorrow.
Can I sleep over at your place?
I don't have any porn.
Judy lives with Ophelia,
it's not a good idea for a guy to crash.
I rented a flat with a friend.
Then go to him.
It's his birthday and his girlfriend wants to celebrate with him
and told me to stay out late.
You're sleeping on the floor.
Better than on the streets.
Sis, it's Dave.
Really? Look!
Another WhatsApp?
Morning Judy, are you home?
People don't talk anymore?
Find out what he wants.
What else? The usual.
Why? You should be happy he's back from Australia.
He's become a different person.
He does all the things I don't want him to do.
He was in high school when he left.
To save money on airfare, he hasn't come home for a few years
and relied on emails and phone calls.
Of course you'd think he has changed.
He's driving a sports car
and got a tattoo.
I just want him to live sensibly, is that too much to ask?
He got a scholarship while he was in college in Australia.
What more do you want from him?
He's a grown man now
and I have to face reality.
So you know?
Alright! That's early.
Who is it?
Hello, these are for you.
Please accept my apology.
Another trick?
Hello! Hello! These are for you, Ophelia.
For me too?
Someone said sending flowers is the biggest compliment to a lady.
Who said that?
An uncle.
Uncle? You mean Stone?
Yes, I spent the night at his flat.
Since when did you guys become chummy?
We're not. But I think he's crazy.
He thought I was your boyfriend
and told me not to go to the U.S. or drive a sports car.
He also told me not to piss you off.
But he's quite sincere
and he cares about you. I buy that.
He buys someone? He's a grown up now.
Think about it, Sis.
About what?
You know!
That's crazy! Never crossed my mind.
Why this? Why that? Why, why, why?
Why this? Yes!
Why that? Why not? Why... Grandpa?
My boy...
Hurry up!
My boy! We meet again.
What are you doing here?
I just moved here.
You live next to the toilet?
Grandpa has no money for another place.
Don't worry about me, it's quite nice.
You're a street sleeper!
Daddy, that's so sad.
Let Grandpa come home with us.
No, I did something to hurt Daddy.
Daddy won't forgive me.
I just want to take one look at you
and I won't bother you again.
Let me take a good look at you.
What a good boy! You're so cute.
He needs braces for his front teeth.
Get him braces, OK? While he's young...
That's enough. Let's go.
Daddy, the teachers at school told us to be forgiving.
Since Grandpa is your Dad,
why can't you forgive him?
Grandpa, Daddy said you can come home with us.
Keung, you can cook?
I remember you used to help wash the vegetables and cut the meat.
Your Daddy was a good boy.
Grandpa, tell me more about Daddy.
Daddy was...
Didn't your teachers tell you not to talk with your mouth full?
No, they said dinner is a good time to bond with family.
Pork Belly, don't talk with your mouth full.
Enough talking.
Eat.
Why are you crying, Grandpa?
I'm not. I'm happy you served me food.
The food you gave me tastes great.
I can do that if you come by every day.
That's great...
Pork Belly, fetch me the soy sauce.
Don't think you can stay if you win over my son.
I only invited you to dinner because I didn't want to disappoint him.
You're leaving after dinner, OK?
I know. I never expected... no, I dare not dream about having dinner with you.
And that I would have a grandson.
I'm more than satisfied even if I get run over by a car later.
Grandpa, don't say that!
I don't want you to die.
I won't, I'll live to a 100. Let's eat...
Daddy, Grandpa is asleep.
Hey, get up!
I'm sorry, Keung...
Daddy, let him stay, he's fast asleep.
Of course not!
Why? He's sleeping next to the toilet.
Let him spend the night, please?
My back is killing me.
I'm so used to a hard bed,
I don't deserve this comfortable sofa.
The comfort is making my back sore.
Why did you move next to the toilet?
You met the landlady.
I couldn't pay the rent, she chased me out.
My son is asleep.
Tell me honestly, what are you after?
My son is asleep.
Tell me honestly, what are you after?
I'm not after anything.
Yes, your old man was a con artist,
but I've turned over a new leaf already.
I just want some quality time with my family.
I can never tell when you're lying.
You expect me to trust you?
I don't blame you for being mad at me.
You almost lost a finger because of me.
Stop! Don't remind me...
Do something for me if you want what's best for me.
Stay away from my son.
He's an innocent child with a loving heart.
Don't do to him what you did to me, OK?
Give me a chance to make it up to you.
Sure! Then disappear after you wake up tomorrow morning. Good night.
Bong-bong, your Dad is brilliant.
A promotion is no big deal.
My daddy's already a manager.
My daddy's an architect.
You're lying. He teaches abacus calculation.
It's true. Daddy is an architect. He chose to quit.
Mr Sheung is so brilliant, he can build buildings.
I overheard my Mom and Lee Siu-wai's Mom,
they said Mr Sheung was fired.
I told you he quit his job.
He was fired.
Stop saying that about my Dad.
He was fired.
Stop it!
Why are you arguing?
Daddy, were you fired?
Yee!
Of course not. I quit.
My mom said architects make a lot of money.
Why did you quit?
One should not think of money all the time.
I teach abacus calculation because I enjoy it.
I can be an architect anytime I want.
Are you really an architect?
You don't believe me? Let me show you something.
I borrowed these coins from Wing.
Let me do a demonstration for you, OK?
Yes!
That's amazing! You didn't use any glue!
It's not amazing at all. You can do it too.
What?
Daddy, you know magic?
This is called mechanics, not magic.
What is mechanics?
If I build a building that is not steady or balanced, what will happen?
Tumble down.
That's right. You need to calculate the mechanics.
That's why architects are usually good at calculations.
Mr Sheung, you're so brilliant.
I want to be an architect too.
It's good to have a goal,
make sure it's not a 3-minute passion, OK?
OK!
It's time for your visual arts class, go...
Why are you not in class?
I'm sorry, Daddy.
We can't control what people say about us.
Daddy knows what the other mommies are saying.
But I'm not upset, you know why?
No.
Because I'm doing something I want to do and it's the right thing.
Don't be unhappy, go to class.
Sure.
Smells great! We don't have to eat take out.
You're home! Drink the soup while it's hot.
Go wash your hands before you eat.
I'll get the rice.
You promised to leave after you woke up.
It's because you go to work and he goes to school,
I meant to cook for you and then...
And then what? Start living with us?
That's not what I meant.
I figure I may never see you again if I leave now.
No more games. You're leaving after dinner.
Right, I know...
Daddy, the toilet smells wonderful.
Why would a toilet smell good?
I cleaned the toilet
and used a lavender cleaner.
I also mopped the floor and cleaned the windows.
No wonder the whole flat is clean.
Pork Belly, go get the rice.
Grandpa needs to leave after dinner.
You're leaving, Grandpa?
I don't want to,
but I don't live here, so I have to go eventually.
Get the rice.
No more games. I know...
OK! OK!
There's water on the floor.
Still? I already mopped it.
The washer is leaking.
I'll take a look. Go change.
Why is the washer leaking?
The pipe looks fine and the washer is new,
it can't be from aging parts.
Could it be...
Could it be what?
When I did the laundry this afternoon,
the water didn't drain in the rinse cycle.
What?
Don't worry, I wrung the clothes by hand.
I'm worried about the washer, not the clothes.
Let me see.
You know how to fix it?
I took lessons.
Are you a licensed electrician? No.
You're always bad news.
Pork Belly, Daddy is steaming. Turn on the air con.
Don't! You'll catch a cold.
Now!
Your masterpiece again?
No... it was really dusty,
so I cleaned the filter.
Cleaning the filter makes it explode?
Let me take a look.
I beg you, don't touch anything!
Nothing you've touched is working.
It'll cost money to fix them.
Are you going to pay for it?
Daddy, I'm hungry. Can we eat now?
Go ahead. I have no appetite.
I came in to tell you I'm leaving.
I make you unhappy,
and I don't want Pork Belly to worry.
You're being considerate for a change?
Keung, I really want to do something
so you'll look at me differently.
But the harder I try, the worse it gets.
Because you always counted on your luck
and never took anything seriously.
At my age, I still need my son to lecture me.
I'm such a loser.
I'd rather not, or I'll be struck down by lightening.
Just stay on your toes.
The front door is over there.
Hello? What?
How much time do I have left?