Go back with me.
No! I won't.
Go back.
Let go of me!
I'm not going back! No!
Shut up!
You came up here to sleep in the middle of the night.
I have no idea what you're doing.
You came up here early in the morning to make a scene.
You'll wake my son up.
He's having an affair!
What are you talking about?
You're having an affair.
In other words, unfaithful, cheating!
I know what it means.
I just don't know why you're accusing me of that.
Because nine out of 10 Western men do.
I'm warning you, that's racist.
Read it yourself.
Rookie model and a Western guy locking lips in a pick up joint.
You were caught red-handed.
With photos and a vivid description.
I dare you to say this is not you.
Have this row in your own home.
I'm staying here.
No way!
I don't trust you anymore.
Alright, then I'll move in as well.
No way!
Why are there so many people?
Hey...
Morning... You're up so early!
Pork Belly...
Come to Mommy...
Good morning.
Pork Belly, should Mommy move in?
What do you think?
I'll move in as well. What do you think?
No way.
Fa Sin Chi Education Center.
That's about it.
Anything else?
Excuse me. I have a stomachache.
I need to use the restroom.
OK.
The Thai restaurant nearby is quite good. Want to try it?
I do.
Miss Fa, what about you?
No, thanks. I need to prepare for tomorrow's classes.
You guys enjoy.
Kuk Sir, what about you?
Count me out.
Let's go.
Bye. Bye.
Hi.
I thought you had left.
I didn't join them for Thai food.
Pork Belly has a rugby competition today.
Shouldn't you go root for him?
His mom is representing me.
It must be good to have help.
I'm sure Pork Belly is overjoyed now that you're a family of three.
Bella and Pacino had a fight.
She's riding it out at my place.
I promised Pacino I'd throw her out as soon as possible.
There's nothing between Bella and me.
You don't owe me an explanation.
It's your family's business.
I like it when you meddle in my family affairs.
My son and I have become much closer since you came into our lives.
The credit goes to you.
I'm flattered, but I don't deserve it.
If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have had the nerve to donate my marrow.
I always wanted to say thank you,
but the chance never came up.
I didn't do anything really.
Having you by my side was plenty.
You were awesome! I'll buy you a present tomorrow.
Pork Belly, school's out?
Miss Chu, I won the rugby competition.
You're amazing.
Where's Daddy?
He...
I'm here. I heard.
You won the rugby competition.
Can we go now, Chi-keung?
Why do you look like that?
I'm not used to being called that.
Oh, it just came out.
You'll get used to it.
Daddy, Mommy is making fusion cuisine for our dinner.
Right, I've done the shopping already.
Don't tell me you can't go yet.
Kuk Sir, why don't you go.
Sis and I will tie things up.
Say goodbye to Miss Fa and Miss Chu.
Bye... Bye...
Not done yet?
You should consider getting a dishwasher.
We don't have that many dishes to do.
These are basic tableware.
Leave your table setting where it belongs, in your own home.
I can make do with a pair of chopsticks, OK?
Cup noodles right after dinner?
Oh right, why did make us lamb rack when you know I can't stand gamey meat?
But you told me...
No, I didn't.
I see. It's Pacino's favorite.
No.
Just admit it.
Don't play hard to get for too long.
You will rue it when he loses heart.
You're just a jealous ex.
Right... you're the most fortunate woman in the world.
Done with the dishes already?
It's your house, you do the dishes.
Daddy, it smells good.
Have a bite.
It's hot.
Mommy, want to try it?
OK.
Daddy, I'm so happy.
The three of us are sharing a cup noodle and watching TV together.
I couldn't be happier.
You've dishonored me...
Get up... you need to be responsible...
You're pregnant. Congrats.
Get Well Physiotherapy Center
OK. You're done?
Yes. You've had several sessions.
Feeling any better?
I wonder if it's psychological.
It does feel much better.
Better is better, why is it psychological?
It's past four o'clock already.
No wonder I'm hungry.
This is when Brenda calls us to take our orders for afternoon tea.
She's asked for a week's leave.
We won't be having afternoon tea today.
Why did she ask for so long a leave period?
She had to clear her outstanding leave,
and she's not feeling well.
So she's giving herself a break.
Why is she not feeling well?
Did she get a heatstroke in Sai Kung?
Dad, it's her heart.
Someone upset her?
She upset you.
That's why she's not feeling well.
Did she upset me?
She asked Yat and Yee to call her Grandma for fun.
You got mad and left in a huff.
I didn't take it to heart. Why should she?
She cares for you.
Only you can make her get well.
Brother Sun, why are you here?
I was looking everywhere for you.
I was worried about you.
It's so noisy here.
Let's go over there.
Let me take your pulse to make sure.
You look good.
Where does it hurt?
I have a heavy heart.
It's depression.
Do you feel weighed down and uneasy?
Don't worry. I'll write you a prescription.
Get four doses for four days.
Reuse the dregs.
You're not mad at me anymore?
For what?
Take the decoction on time.
Get well and go back to work, alright?
Yes, Brother Sun.
This way.
Feel free to look around.
Can I take photos?
Sure, go ahead.
Thank you. You're welcome.
Her son went to a government primary school.
He's now in an elite secondary school.
I thought you had to go from one elite school to the next.
Not if you know how to do the math... Well...
Excuse me. My son is going to be in primary one next year.
I wonder if you could give me some guidance?
My son is in primary two now.
What I know may not be that up-to-date.
I really don't know much about the system.
Any information is welcome.
Why not?
We have time to spare...
I've asked other parents, read all literature and checked online.
There are many ways to get admitted to an elite secondary school.
One way is to go to a good government primary school in the same school net.
What's a school net?
35% of the places is put aside for discretionary admission and repeaters.
25% of the remaining 65% gets allocated to govt primary schools in the same school net.
That's how the system works?
Yes.
Let's say there are three govt primary schools in the same net,
admission will be based on academic results.
Suppose there are 100 students,
according to the ratio just mentioned,
the top 16 can get into an elite secondary school in the same school net.
Just thinking about filling in the application form gives me a headache.
There are points to calculate.
The minimum 15 points will get you nowhere.
Not necessarily.
A primary school that's been operating for less than 18 years is a good bet.
Why?
I heard from other parents.
A primary school that has been operating for less than 13 years has no alumni yet.
That's six years of primary school plus seven years of secondary school.
It takes at least five years for those alumni to have children to get legacy points.
13 plus 5 is 18.
So there are no alumni parents for a school that's less than 18 years old.
Exactly. If the school is not run by a religious group,
the five points for religion can be discounted.
So all the candidates will compete on a 15-point basis.
It's more like a wargame than school admissions.
It's just the pre-allocation calculation.
Allocation sometimes is just sheer luck.
That means there should be a Plan B for the worst-case scenario.
Why do parents have to go through hell to get a child into a good school?
I'm thinking, is the effort worth it?
Will the kid like it in the end?
Yat knows what she wants.
Yee is rather clueless.
That's not how I see it.
We used to think he's scatter-brained.
These past few months, I've noticed that he does have the heart for things he likes.
Really?
Let me show you.
It's really nice.
Yee did it? Yes.
He likes astrology?
That's astronomy.
He's been in love with stargazing since the Gaia principal gave him a star chart.
When I was studying in Australia,
I used to go work on my uncle's farm every summer.
My cousins and I would go lie under the starry sky at night.
I was a stargazer too.
But I did it on a rooftop in Sai Wan.
How about we get the whole family to go stargazing?
Good idea.
Thank you.
Miss Ho, please come over here.
Mr Kwok.
Brother Ming, sorry, you've been waiting.
Be careful...
Let me introduce.
Miss Ho, Brother Ming.
Brother Ming.
Miss Ho is a physiotherapist here.
Brother Ming is our regular.
He's a cross-border driver.
He hit a rail and hurt his back a couple of days ago.
Miss Ho, he's your patient now.
OK. Please come with me.
Wait.
Ying, take Brother Ming in.
Miss Ho... a word with you.
Brother Ming is a regular here.
You just said that.
I know. I want to remind you that
he used to be Mr Hung's patient.
Mr Hung is on leave now.
Just follow his method.
Excuse me.
Mr Lam, I'm coming in.
OK.
I'm going to do a simple checkup.
Sure.
I'm going to lift your leg.
Tell me if it hurts. OK?
OK.
I'm going to bend your toes.
Tell me if it hurts.
It feels numb.
OK.
Now get up by rolling on your side.
I'll explain your condition to you.
Alright.
Be careful.
Mr Lam, your back is suffering from long-term strain.
The numbness in your legs is caused by a compressed sciatic nerve.
I'm a long-distance driver.
It's been hurting for years.
Sometimes it hurts so badly I can't even sleep.
You just said you had a traffic accident.
I did have an accident.
I can only treat you for what it is.
Miss Ho, just put down accident as the cause.
Long-term strain won't get me compensation.
So this is an insurance scam.
It's a violation of my professional ethics.
I won't lie for you.
What's wrong with you?
Didn't Mr Kwok tell you I'm a regular?
Mr Hung had no qualms signing for me.
That's his business.
I won't sign a false claim.
Mr Kwok.
What's wrong with you?
Didn't you get my hint?
Brother Ming is a regular here.
Just do what he says.
How difficult is it to sign a piece of paper?
Mr Kwok, signing is easy, the responsibility is immense.
Signing it makes me part of the scam.
It could mean jail for me.
It's a win-win situation.
Who is going to tell on you?
Maybe not. But I have my conscience to answer to.
I'm a mother.
I forbid my kids to lie.
I have to set an example for them.
Or I won't be able to face them.
You're working part-time here.
Spare me your principles.
Yes, I may work part-time here,
but I'm still a licensed physiotherapist.
I have to abide by my professional codes.
Don't get so emotional.
Sit down and let's talk.
You're the one who got emotional.
Don't you know that container truck drivers are given a raw deal?
They don't get into traffic accidents all the time.
Driving such a monster takes a toll on their health.
Insurance policy terms are harsh.
It's not easy for them to claim compensation.
Just do Brother Ming a favor.
File a complaint if the insurance policy is not fair.
A scam is a scam.
You're so young, how can you be this obstinate?
You're the boss here.
If I break the law, you're liable too.
Is that a threat?
Don't forget,
you had no experience,
I hired you as a good deed.
Thank you for giving me the break.
But I would have been fired if I weren't up to scratch.
Excuse me.
It's for Miss So.
Chi, come give me a hand.
Sit down first.
Dad, what is it?
Just got a dressing down?
This frank and forthright character of yours may harm your career.
You think I did the wrong thing too?
Sometimes it is not about right or wrong.
Not having the right people skills
may put you at a disadvantage.
People skills? You mean bootlicking?
No. bootlicking is toadying.
People skills are about getting along with other people.
Let me tell you,
criticism doesn't mean opposition.
Opposition doesn't mean hostility.
Silence doesn't mean consent.
Consent doesn't mean support.
Hold on. Let me tape this.
You're taking this so seriously?
I've never heard this before.
It sounds deep.
Go on.
There's more.
Don't be nosy, being nosy creates trouble.
Be gutsy when it's righteous.
Cowardice kills justice.
Go on.
OK...
Open your eyes wide, it keeps you on the right side.
Shut your mouth tight, so you won't get into a fight.
Caution means no losses.
Easy-going means no anger.
Dad, thank you for passing me this wisdom.
Coffee's on me.
What's so good about coffee? Try my Iron Buddha instead.
Great.
You said only people closest to you can call you Judy.
I wonder if I can...
No, you can't!
What's wrong with you?
You gave me a scare.
What are you doing here?
Judy asked me to come.
Here she comes.
Brother Stone...
What? Is my makeup smudged?
No. Sorry...
I'm sorry. It's been a while since I last wore high heels.
I couldn't walk fast, that's why I'm late.
I hope you don't mind Dave tagging along.
Not at all.
Are the flowers for Judy?
Yes.
I'm a bit disappointed with the flowers.
Why?
I told the lady boss I wanted the prettiest ever.
Yet they still don't measure up to you.
I think they're really pretty.
Thank you.
Uncle, look this way. Mom's here, not there.
You don't like the way I'm dressed today?
I do... but experience tells me that
once I look at you, I can't look away.
So, sorry.
You're really an uncle.
Brother Stone, I really owe you a treat.
So don't stand on ceremony with me.
OK...
Please...
Take your time.
Did you really miss it, or what?
We used to have this all the time.
We haven't had it since Daddy passed away.
Your daddy... I'm sorry.
Our family of three used to frequent an Italian restaurant in Central for tiramisu.
After an illness, the lady boss decided that she should lead a more meaningful life.
So she closed the restaurant and set up a fund.
She's a regular volunteer in the Mainland now.
Doing what?
Teaching children in mountainous regions.
Kids in poor Sichuan regions have to walk a long way to school.
We also help them build houses.
We do whatever we can to help.
When will you go again?
It's not set yet. Probably early next year.
Are you interested?
I am. It's so meaningful.
Those regions are a far cry from Hong Kong.
There are no roads or transportation to speak of.
You can only rely on your own two feet.
It was winter last time I went there.
There was no running water or electricity.
It took a lot of willpower to survive.
How long did you manage?
With my iron will, two months.
It's an ordeal. Don't even think about it.
I'm a man.
If Miss Chu can do it, I can do it.
Uncle Tung.
Hey, you're late...
What did you call me? First name will do.
Respecting the elderly.
So cheeky.
Did you get everything on the shopping list.
Yes. They're all my favourite foods.
Here they are.
What are they for? A picnic?
Why didn't you ask Miss Chu to come with us?
It's between us guys today. It doesn't concern women.
Be frank with me, are you after my mom?
You sure don't beat around the bush.
Just answer yes or no.
I do like her.
Yes or no?
Yes...
Alright. Are you willing to give up everything for her?
I am...
But I'm not a loaded man.
I'm not talking about money.
Mom's not keen for you to volunteer with her,
because it's too hard for most people.
Do you understand? She has no faith in you.
I'm a man. If she can do it, then I...
You are a man... child.
Hey, Judy is no ordinary woman.
She easily shames many men with her iron will.
She never gives up half way.
No obstacle is too great for her.
Mere words can't deter me.
I'm very tough.
Prove it.
Alright. How?
Complete a 41 km hiking trial in ten hours.
No food throughout, only water is allowed.
You may take four breaks at the most, each not more than five minutes.
Can you do that?
Yes!
Young man, walk faster. I don't wait.
Should I walk faster now? Will you wait?
I'm still warming up.
Stop for me and you may regret it. I'll overtake you in no time.
What now?
Still haven't warmed up?
You're exhausted even before we've completed half of it.
Check out the size of your backpack and mine,
and mine is stuffed full.
It's not a level playing field from the very start.
Simple. You can reduce the load by eating it up.
Then I'll lose the bet.
Do it. There's no one here to stop you.
You're cunning. You made me fill my backpack with my favourite foods.
It was a trap.
It's not a trap, it's a test of your will power.
If you eat it, it means you're not strong willed enough.
How can you go to Sichuan with Judy?
Sichuan...
Let's go...
Don't stop for me.
Hey... I'm hungry.
No food.
But you can have my bottle of water.
Please, we've completed two-thirds already.
Bite the bullet.
I haven't eaten anything either.
Alright, we can switch backpacks.
You want my food...
Loser! We were so close.
Look at you!
How can I trust you with my mom?
Hey, it hurts...
My stomach hurts.
You're a man. Just suck it up.
You alright?
My stomach hurts...
He ate up a backpack full of food at one go.
You don't know real hunger...
Are you Dave, Miss Chu's son?
Yes.
Thank you.
It'll be a long wait here.
You're free to go.
OK, bye.
Hey... don't tell your mom.
Don't worry. I'm ashamed for you.
Bye.
He's cocky.
You can't blame him.
He tested me for his mom's sake.
I'm a loser. I failed.
And failed us men.
Are you in labor?
Please, I blew it. I need compassion, not sarcasm.
Stop making fun of me.
I'm trying to stop you from wallowing in self-pity.
Losing doesn't make you a loser.
If you see it that way, that means you have no faith in yourself.
You can just throw in the towel now.
Do you mean it or are you just using reverse psychology?
Buddy, I mean it, 100 percent.
So... you've given up on me as well.
You think I'm a loser as well.
That's not what I meant...
Let me tell you a real life story.
It was made into a film.
An unlucky man got his hand stuck in a crevice.
He couldn't get it out however hard he tried.
He realized the only way to save himself was to give his hand up.
The moral of this story is about determination.
We can't live without it.
So, for yourself and for Miss Chu,
show some determination.
Buddy, I get it! I know what to do.
You seldom take me to such a place.
I asked two friends to come.
I wanted to introduce them to you.
Friends? I'm not mentally prepared.
Why do you need to be mentally prepared?
They said they'll be here in ten minutes.
You can choose to go.
If you choose to stay,
that means you agree to make our relationship public.
You're forcing me to decide in ten minutes?
No. The clock is ticking.
You now have less than nine minutes.
You're always like this. So conniving.
I really want to tell the world you're my girlfriend.
Sze Hing...
Miss Fa... Hi...
They're the friends you mentioned?
I know Carrie and Marius too.
I knew you two are a pair.
You had the chance to go.
Let me announce, Ophelia is my girlfriend.
Congrats.
Thank you.
Order your drinks.
I have something to tell you.
Me too.
Sze Hing, let me say it first.
I don't have flowers or a ring with me.
But I really love you very much.
Ophelia, marry me.
Get up first.
You have a night to think it over.
We can wait here for the marriage registry to open tomorrow.
Then we can proceed with the registration.
I can give you happiness.
Ophelia, marry me.
You caught me off guard.
Get up first.
I can't wait. Why?
I've been waiting for too long.
I know you're still hesitating.
As long as our relationship is still not confirmed I feel anxious.
Sze Hing, you're easy-going.
You put me at ease and I can be myself when I'm with you.
But your surprises are too much for me.
Let me tell you something.
Promise you won't laugh.
I've never dated or fallen in love before.
I don't know how to love or be loved.
I'm really confused.
I can teach you.
Sorry, Sze Hing. Give me some time.
Why didn't you just say yes?
Girls keep saying they want surprises.
I think it depends on the man.
I think you would be overjoyed if it came from another man.
What are you talking about?
I'm talking about the potted plant.
The potted plant?
Kuk Chi-keung.
There are two men now.
One's a young professional, one's a single dad.
The young professional has a nice character,
the single dad's worldly and self-centred.
Any girl would pick Sze Hing.
Yes, you and Pork Belly have a good rapport.
But what works for a teacher-student relationship may not work for mother and son.
Are you prepared to be a stepmom?
I'm not telling you how to choose.
I'm giving you an objective analysis.
It's late, just go to bed. Goodnight.
You should go to bed too.
Some Thais can speak English.
To them, speaking English is possessing one language skill.
It is a plus to know English.
They won't feel inferior if they don't.
Get your own beer from the fridge. Why are you drinking mine?
It's handy.
I'm thirsty after my shower.
Watch your dripping hair.
It's getting cooler. Put on more clothes.
I'm hot after my shower.
You don't feel comfortable with the way I'm dressed?
Let me be clear.
We're divorced.
Pacino is your husband now.
This is my home, my house.
Behave yourself.
You're treating me like an outsider?
A friend at most.
Since we're on the subject,
you had a fight with your husband.
I let you ride it out here out of kindness. Don't push it.
We're Pork Belly's parents.
We're family even though we're divorced.
This is my house, OK?
Would I walk around in your house in boxer shorts? No.
I just treat you like family.
I feel free here.
What you said is hurtful!
Who's more hurt?
You got the house,
you wouldn't let me see my son.
Who's more hurt?
What now?
It's always like this.
Our talks always end in a fight.
Why can't we get along?
Pork Belly is asleep, don't wake him.
Stop crying, OK?
It's my fault, alright?
I'm sorry, OK?
I didn't know you could say sorry.
I can, I just didn't want to.
I was a jerk when we were still married.
I insisted on having the last word.
But what was the point, really?
I ended up losing my family.
I'm letting you win now. You win.
Who are you?
Are you an alien in Kuk Chi-keung's skin?
I never expected such a confession from him.
People change.
Only after a traumatic event like cannibalism
after a plane crash up on a snowy mountain.
What was your traumatic event?
When you meet the right person, you'll change.
You've met the right person? Who is she?
Time to go to bed.
Morning...
You look tired...
It's not just my look. I feel tired inside.
Your eyebags...
Bella pestered me all night.
I didn't get much sleep.
Me too. Sze Hing has been acting weird.
What does he want?
He wants me to marry him.
Is he sweet-talking you into it? Will you be moved by his words to say yes?
Why do you care?
A woman's intuition is spot on.
I had this feeling that the person
who made you change is Miss Fa.
Don't be so childish, alright?
I'm not being childish at all.
It was ten years from our courtship, marriage to divorce.
You never changed for me.
Yet you're a different person now.
I resent it.
Miss Fa, it's time for your class.
Go prepare.
Yes. Thank you.
You divorced me.
You said you couldn't stand me.
Now you're saying you're resentful?
Isn't it a bit late for that?
Why wasn't that person me?
Timing.
That's the worst possible answer!
What do you want me to do?
Let's start all over again.
Nice to meet you too. Goodbye.
Goodbye, everyone.
Goodbye, Miss Chu.
That's all for today. You can pack.
Come on, lesson's over.
It's from an uncle.
You guys bought them?
Will you marry him?
Ophelia, will you marry me?
Will you marry me...
I was so terrified that Sze Hing would come after us.
What's so terrifying?
It's not that good for me to run away, right?
The class was over.
Pork Belly has his mom to pick him up.
What's there to worry about?
Just relax. Stop worrying.
Give your brain a break. Relax.
Sir, Ma'am, wake up.
Where are we?
Tai Po.