Congratulations!
Let's hope the bride is not pregnant
Here I come, my dear
Come on
Finish the banana then you can bring the bride
Come on. Bite it!
Higher!
Bite it!
Getting married on a Chinese New Year's Eve, I've never seen this before
What's the rush?
Stop asking the obvious question, hypocrite
Bite it!
Pass it!
Come on, open up!
Ninety eight
Two more, two more
Ninety nine
One more, one more, one hundred, one hundred
The last round, squeeze the milk
Burst it, burst it, harder, harder
Hey! where are you going? Come on, squeeze it
Dong, what is all this nonsense
Your daughter's wedding is embarrassing
It's just like making a porn movie
And your son-in-law's hair
ls just so inappropriate
I feel sorry for you being a host
Chuan, don't get angry so easily
It's easy to get a stroke at our age
These are typical youngsters
We are getting old
Be more open-minded, don't get angry
Sweet head, if you are truly a highland girl
Then you should be used to these winding roads
I wasn't born here
Stand still. I'm going to puke on you
No, don't!
Come here
Please welcome the bride and groom
Fetch the bride with the umbrella
Blessed by sky, blessed by earth, blessed to be taken care by your new family
Wish the couple with blessings and good fortune
Dong, you love your daughter so much
Why didn't you throw a banquet?
These youngsters have their own thinking
I'm fine as long as they are happy with it
The youngsters nowadays don't know the ways of the world
Don't you know too at this age?
Getting married is a matter of prime
You should invite all our old classmates
My daughter thinks it's too troublesome to send out invitations
Anyway, as long as everyone is happy
Sending out invitations is troublesome?
If it's my daughter's wedding
I'll send the invitation to any places I can reach
Is it for real, Uncle Chuan?
Yes, and I will honor my word
If I fail to do so, I shall be struck by thunder
I need the toilet really bad
I gotta go. Let's go
Benji
Not that way, this way
Which way?
This way
Can you go a little bit faster?
Please, can you just hurry a little bit?
Ok, nearly there
Benji you dropped my drawing
Or I'm gonna shit my pants
Hurry
Hello
Hello, Uncle, can u please open the door
Uncle
Hello, is there anybody home?
Uncle, please open the door
He is probably out. Just hang on for a while
What you mean he's out? What are the bloody chances. Shit!
I told you he is out
Oh yes! Go go go!
HEY
What are you doing?
I've got no time to explain
No. If he finds out
He's gonna be pissed
Well, he is not going to find out, is he?
Whatever
Come on. Just work for me
Ghost! Ghost!
Uncle Chuan, there's a ghost at your place
A ghost? What ghost?
There's someone prying your door
You'll be left with nothing if you don't go back now
I don't know what you are driveling about
Come on
Shit!
I'll pry it
No
It gotta happen
No
White man
Don't move
White man, don't you move
Catch him. Stop him from running away
Uncle Chuan is here
Eating too much potatoes must have made you crazy
You come back all the way from UK with a motorbike?
Who wants potatoes? I didn't buy it
Bee, you haven't been back for so long
I heard that you are back
Hi, my name is Benji
Ah Gao
Uncle, it's early that you pay me
I don't want to owe money during Chinese New Year
Oh no, round 2
Bee, I know you like the scallops
I've added a lot in it
Don't act like you father
He's too stingy to add more even if he likes it
Smells good
No
Bee, what does your boy friend do for a living?
He is a singer in the band
Stage singer? He must have earned a lot
You have to throw a big banquet for your wedding
Your dad has to save his face
You have to make it great
At least 88 tables, am I smart or what?
We are engaged. We didn't plan to throw a banquet actually
That's a worry
Your dad told everyone
If he doesn't throw a banquet for his daughter's wedding
He will take the punishment of a thunderstrike
Ah Gao, are you nuts?
You used-up my scallops. They're not cheap, you know?
I'll pay you back, ok?
You've not been back for so many years
Yet you humiliated me the moment you got back
You kidding me? You offering me the chicken head?
Benji, the chicken head is not for eating
Oh, buggar, sorry, I didn't realize
Cut the crap
Giving me the chicken head on New Year's Eve
Trying to bring me bad luck this year?
He didn't mean it
Can you be more reasonable?
Look at you, you can't even speak Chinese properly
You don't even sound like a Chinese
Had all the men died out?
Out of all men, you fall in love with a westerner
You expect me to speak in English?
I wanted to learn Chinese
It was you who forced me to go to England
So now I've become English
Isn't that what you wanted?
I've asked you to come back, but you refused
And you even continued to study painting!
Painting?
Guess who brought me to learn that at the first place?
It was you
So now everything I do is just not right in your eyes
And, getting married is a matter of prime
Have I been informed?
The reason why I'm back this time
ls to tell you about my marriage
Isn't it too late?
Why don't you tell me when I'm dead?
Stop it, I object
Mr chicken head
Hey, come on
Don't let this get you down
You said yourself your dad was a difficult man
Just look ahead, sweetheart
Look to the sparkling sea and the white sand
We'll find some sweet little secluded beach somewhere
You can relax
And finish off your thesis painting
This here is just a detour
You come out! Men and women are not allowed to be in one room
What did he say?
He wants us to sleep apart
And you are not allowed to enter my room
Ok, well that is really old fashion
Chinese rules
His rules
You sleep here
Don't go upstairs
I am Low Boon Cheng
I wish all my classmates of year 1961
From Seng Yok Primary School
Have a prosperous year and may all your dreams come true! Ulala!
Low Boon Cheng?
This Mr Sheep Low Cheng Boon
ls now known as Low Boon Cheng?
You, stop starring at me
What the hell?
Oh, shit
Thank you, very much
Uncle Chuan, Happy New Year
Uncle Chuan, I heard you let off firecrackers last night
And it was loud
Having a westerner as your son-in-law
ls a blessing
Shut up!
Wake up
It's the first day of Chinese New Year, you better get up now
This is for you
Uncle, Happy New Year!
Bee, Happy New Year
Auntie Gao, Happy New Year
Just be frank
I'm concern about you not being busybody
I heard that there was a loud arguement last night
You had a fight with your dad?
Because of your wedding?
You shouldn't fight with him, especially at the reunion dinner
You only have one father in your life
In fact, uncle dotes on you so much
If he really loves me
He wouldn't have left me in England
You wouldn't know
Easier said than done
Your mum died when you're so young
Your dad just started the farm
How could a man
Take care of a 8-year-old kid
I can take care of myself
I don't need him to look after me
Easier said than done
Do you have any idea how hard it is for your dad?
As our Chinese saying
Even if you're not filial enough, at least you obey to your parents
It shouldn't take you so long to wash those veggies
Don't you wash-off the peel of my veggies
It's tastier that way, Uncle
Hey, Benji
Wake up, Benji
Time for breakfast
I don't want to eat, I just want to sleep
No, wake up
Just let me sleep in alright!
Today is the first day of Chinese New year
If you don't get up soon, he is going to be angry again
I'm sorry, did you just say that he will be angry?
Are you having a laugh?
Look, it's been an uphill battle for me, from the minute I arrived
And you cannot say I haven't tried
He wouldn't let me sleep in the room with my fiance
But instead he puts me in here surrounded by photos of dead people
Hey, dead people
Hey, I told you he is a very difficult man
Just try to please him
No, because I don't think that's fair
Why do I have to be the one to compromise?
This man has not even so much as cracked a smile
I'm done, Bee
I just want to leave this archaic, god forsaken place!
You're behaving like a child
No, actually Bee, the only child here is your father
Like I said, I am done
Your father is a closed minded bigot!
And I don't know how to tolerate his conservative backward thinking
How could you say that about my father
Since you hate us traditional people so much
Just don't get married!
Come on, really?
I mean, getting married to you and dealing with the old man
They are two completely different things!
One feels like a no brainer and the other like pushing shit uphill!
So everything is just a joke to you?
I'm a joke, my father is a joke
Marry is a joke
And the baby in my stomachache
Is a joke?
Bee, are you pregnant?
Does it look like I'm joking?
But, how's that possible?
No, look, don't misunderstand me
I'm just enjoying being a couple right now
I don't know if I'm ready to be a father just yet
Stroke?
He was fine yesterday, how did this happen?
Life is so fragile
He normally keeps his own saving's passbook
Somehow he wanted me to take care of it yesterday
And wanted to take me to travel in China
He said that we should travel when we could
Or else we might regret when we can no longer move
He even said that we can't predict the future, especially at this age
Now Zhu is married
As a father, he should be able to leave with no regrets
Where's your son?
He's on his way back from Kuala Lumpur
Almost here
I have to take the call
I want a banquet of at least 50 tables
Not even one less
Bee, what did he say?
Low Cheng Boon
Make sure you got them right, don't leave anyone out
Got it
Choo Chong Meng
Cheong Dong Kin
Fatimah
Lim Kee Huat
I've told you
No, because I've compromised with this banquet dinner
And now are you seriously asking me to handle the wedding invitations?
Father has already sent the invitations to his friends and relatives nearby
We just need to deliver to those who living futher away
Can't you just help?
How far away are we talking?
I mean seriously Bee
You don't find this troublesome or excessive?
I mean what about post? What about email?
Or what about SMS?
I mean, you are afraid to disagree with him, are you?
It's not about fear. It is Chinese culture
But it seems to me, you are just giving in to him
Ok, let's say, I'm giving in
I just want his blessing
Alright
You want me to deliver the wedding invitations by hand
Ok, I will do this for you
So likewise, you respect my decision
We take the bike
Stop joking, alright?
I'm dead serious
We take the bike
Are you OK?
What a bad luck! The tyre was punctured when we just hit the road
It's very common to get a puncture
How could we get business if you don't ever get puncture
All tyres go flat
Those who are lucky got one after the tread worn out
The unlucky ones might even get one when the tyres still new
Just like human, we might puncture at anytime too
Mr Rabbit Heng, I got a flat tyre here
I'll be late
Turn, turn there
What? I don't know what are you saying
Hey, what's going on here?
Some kind of street performance?
Mr Ox (Chuan)
Mr Rabbit Heng
Where did you get the flat tyre? What took you so long?
Just around Simpang Pulai
I'm busy now. Wait a moment
I've invited all our 12 old classmates
Remember to be there earlier
Of course. I haven't met them for decades
Sure, sure
Right
Old man, you should go
Otherwise you'll be having gathering in heaven
Evil Fatty
Can't you say something nice
Stop talking something inauspicious during Chinese New Year
Go and bring some cookies for the guests
Why don't you get it yourself?
There's pork jerky, kuih kapit
And drinks at the back. Don't you have feet?
Uncle, have some cookies
Hey dear
You're pregnant, let me do the work
It's just pregnant, it's not like I can't walk
Thank you
Are you having a boy or a girl?
BOY
Yes, got bird bird one (willy)
Come out next month
Mr Ox, does your son-in-law speak Chinese?
Of course not
He only speaks English
I can never understand
It's even better that he can't speak Chinese
So that you won't fight
Dad, I've added the water
Good, unlike that Fatty of mine
Always annoyed me, I'm speechless
Oh yea, how did you teach your children
He has totally no manners
And I heard he called you old man
It's not so much about manners
Sometimes I'm respected as a senior, but sometimes he has his points too
He's not like what he seems
He's actually quite filial
He said
He will bring me to China on my coming birthday
I told him
We can wait till my 70th birthday
But he said that
Time waits for no one
Are you getting 70 so soon?
I remember you are 6 years younger than me
Nah. That was Mr Doggie
I'm only 3 years younger than you
Fatty, it's almost time
Go bring out the roasted pig
Got it. Got it
Let's get a good spot first
Come, this is a good spot
Here dad, this is a good spot
Hubby, come on, come here
Praying to the God of Heaven
Any spot is fine, come on
Please bless us!
I wonder why it rains this year
It's the year of water snake
Water snake, it'll bring us fortune
Look how happy your husband is
So happy
Prosper! Prosper!
We have a westerner joining us this year
Hot water
Excuse me, give way please
Hey honey, don't simply move around
Come here
Oh yea, you haven't met our old classmates for so long
How are you going to send them the invitations?
That's why I'm meeting the class monitor tomorrow
He surely has all their contacts
Great
Penang is well-known for its prayers to God of Heaven on the 8th day of CNY
A lot of visitors during this period of time
Come again after Chinese New Year
I'll show you around
So whipping the car just now
Are you like a street performer?
No no no, I working god
You work for god
Yes, yes, yes
Ok
So stamp on my back what does it do?
CHOP
Oh chop ya
This one chop
Good you know?
Chinese people said for safe
Tomorrow I make you one, for you
I 'pin' your motor for you
'Pin' is whip
What does it do?
God give power
Very very good luck
Chinese god have very big power
Your boss
Ya, number one number one
I married many years but no baby you know
Last year I pray the “sky gong kau kau" (pray hard to the God of Heaven)
Wah, my wife “dua bat doh"
Pregnant?
Today I buy a
The Pig
Yes, say for thank you
It's very expensive
But for my baby, for my wife
It's all ok
So, what makes you want to be a father?
Baby good
Chinese people said, people feed me, me feed people
One day your son call u “papa"
You'll feel very “syiok" (awesome). You know?
Ok
Come, to the papas
Cheers
Hi
This is the blessing thread from Rambo (Fatty)
He gave it to me when he whipped the bike
It's for safety and for good luck
So I want you to keep it
Take it
It's for good luck. It's good
All rise, bow
Thank you teacher
Fatimah, you would be the snake
Snake, snake
I don't want to be a snake
I want to be a cat
Rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, pig
I'm better, I can read it out in backwards order
Pig, dog, rooster, monkey, sheep, horse, snake, dragon, rabbit, tiger, ox, rat
Am I smart?
Mr Black Rooster, since you're so smart
Tell me what's the gender of this tree
Can you tell?
Mr Ox, it's definitely a male
How did you know that?
It's definitely a male, if it's a female
It would have bloomed
Maybe it's a shemale tree
Shemale tree wouldn't bloom as well
True
I think it's a shemale tree as well
Shemale tree
Mr Doggie. Look at this photo
You look so dumb
Do you remember before we took this photo
You climbed the shemale tree
The photo has permanently recorded your look with an injured arm
Speaking of which, who can be dumber than the class monitor
Don't you remember?
During the class, he always shouted
"Rise, bow"
"Thank you teacher"
What are you laughing at?
Talking about my past again?
It's all your fault Mr Ox
Kicking my chair for no reason
Serves you right to sleep in class
Here, this is Uncle Ox
Uncle Ox
Uncle Black Rooster
Uncle Doggie
Granpa, why are your friends all animals?
You shouldn't be laughing, if not your Fatimah
We could have completed the 12 zodiac
What Fatimah?
Are you crazy?
I'm Chinese, she is Malay
How would I like her
Crazy? You two were crazier
Trying to make a hot air balloon
Stop talking nonsense. I'm not mad
I've been trying, I'm almost there
Really?
You are already this old
Yet you're still doing such useless thing
It's not useless
Although we are not young anymore
But we should realise our dream from young
Let's forget about the unhappy stuff
Now let's stop chatting, just go home with me
I have something special to show you
Mr Choo
Thank you
Can these plastic bags turned into a hot air balloon?
You'll know when it takes off
You made it all by yourself
If one day you fly away alone
We would not have known
Do you know how much effort I've put in?
You would understand when I show it to you
Headmaster Choo
Dad
Why are you here?
How could you leave our home empty during Chinese New Year?
Aren't you the one who asked me to come?
It doesn't matter who's order was that
Let's have a meal together during Chinese New Year, just enjoy it
Come on, everyone follow me
Gong Xi Fa Cai
Auntie Choo, Gong Xi Fa Cai
Long time no see
This is the hot air balloon
It looks just like a garbage
Congratulations on your daughter's wedding
Ah Choo, come and take a look
Bee paints really well
Mr Ox, your daughter is a talented artist
See how young Auntie Choo looks in the painting
Really, draw one for me as well
After me
What? My turn first
She hasn't even painted her dad yet
What are you fighting for?
Mr Ox gets to be painted first
Ah Chuan, come here
Mr Ox, come
Look here
Mr Ox, stop moving around
How can she paint your portrait if you keep moving?
Yea, smile
You look constipated
Mr Ox, here is the contact details of all our old classmates
Don't lose it
I quit
Sit still, why stop?
Look, Bee Yong painted my portrait so well
What's the point?
Is this making money?
It's just like a coffin portrait
Bah! Touch wood
Don't say such words during Chinese New Year
Let the youngsters be
Let them be? Come back only when they feel like
Leave whenever they want
Married to a white man as they like
Ah Chuan, Benji is a nice guy
So everyone knew about him
Except me
I'm your dad
Did you even treat me as your daughter?
Send me away as you like and not letting me to bring any of my belongings
Have you ever thought about my feelings?
Hello
Gong Xi Fa Cai
Filling up petrol shouldn't take you this long
I'm leaving
Sorry
Mr Ox, your contact book
Don't worry
I'll give it to him
Always going your own way
Still going out in this situation
You alright?
I'm waiting no more, let's go
If you insist on going, you gonna have to wear the jacket
Decision made
Are you feeling any warmer?
It's almost full house, only left with one room
Take it if you want, room 20
Go up and go straight to the end
The room is on your left hand side
There are soap and towels in the room
Thank you
Great, it's done, thank you
Hey handsome
Do u want a full body massage?
No, I'm actually pretty sorted
Because I actually just came from Thailand
Let's go. Where they called me "The Swedish Elbow"
Have a good night
The check out time is tomorrow 12 noon
Be punctual
I'll charge 10 bucks for every hour after that
I'm not kidding
Handsome, we will be here all night
Alright, I'll keep it in mind
Move faster. Let's go
Coming
Isn't there a better place? Why did you have to find a place like this
Number 20
What are you doing?
Good night then
Where did he go in the middle of the night?
If I found out that you're do something bad
I will neuter you
If you're doing something that will hurt my daughter
I would not let you go
What?
Turn? No, just go straight
You looking for level 13? Please wear the visitor pass
Oh god
My wallet
Mr Sheep
May I know if Low Boon Cheng lives here?
Does he live here?
You're looking for the singer Low Boon Cheng?
He normally travels to overseas during Chinese New Year
He won't be back until the Lantern Festival
How could somebody not stay home during Chinese New Year? This is ridiculous
Can you please pass this invitation to him?
How troublesome!
You can just place it at his doorstep, he will collect it when he gets back
Please hand over to him
Oh dear, so troublesome
Fine, ok
Thank you
I have lost my wallet
Therefore I have no driver's license
That means I cannot ride the motorbike
Do you understand?
What now?
Are you sure you can handle a bike this big?
Hey, you coming?
Ok
Hey is your back any better?
Khor Soon Choy, you still recognize me?
I am Goh Chee Chuan, the one sitting behind the class monitor
Hey, Mr Ox
Aren't you dead? I thought you were dead?
Where did you hear it from?
I heard from someone, it's good to see you alive
Many people passed away, my wife died long time ago too
So did Ah Lim, the one who likes to play accordion
I heard that he suffered from breast cancer and passed away
Ah Lim suffered from breast cancer?
He passed away so soon?
I was thinking to travel to Perlis to pass him the invitation
Who knows
It's too late
Who's that?
That's my son-in-law
Hi
My name is Benji
I can speak English you know?
I was top in class
I was given an honorary degree in Engineering
lam an Engineer, and so is my son
This is your invitation
This is my only daughter
You have to come
HEY
Everything is going to be ok
What happened?
Uncle Khor, it's alright, just calm down
Excuse me, it's now his rest time
What happened to him?
I heard that he is over demanding with his son's school performance
And caused his son to commit suicide
Every time he thinks about his son
Not being able to build his own family and career
He would behave like this
Sorry?
His son took his own life
Khor Soon Choy
Don't forget to attend the dinner
Please open the door
Where the hell has he been, not answering the door
I'm Inspector Rashidi
I'm CID Law Shiau Pyng
We got information that there is prostitution going on here
Please cooperate
I'm just sleeping here
What have I done wrong?
Sir, please show me your IC
Sir, I have not committed any crime
I'm just sleeping here, what did I do?
It's ok, just follow the line
Those are bad guys, just arrest them
Please let me go, I'm old
How am I capable of such thing?
Capable or not, please follow us to the police station
Get in, sir
Please let me go, sir
Shut up
No, I don't want to go
She seems very reluctant to leave
Why don't you let her stay
It's for her own good, just go
I don't want to go
Where were you last night?
It was you who offered me the chicken head, giving me the bad luck
It's embarassing being locked up for the whole night at my age
I don't understand
Cut the crap
Bring me to get some new clothes
I'm going to shower with pomelo leaves, wash away my bad luck
Where's you motorbike?
No mate, we've upgraded, you see
Did you steal someone's car?
No, no, no. It's ours, I've got the key right here
Where's your motorbike?
No, no, no, motorbike is gone
Sold
So this is going to be more comfortable
Better for your back, not sore
I don't have a car license though
No license, that's fine
Because I've got my license back
I've got my wallet. Come
Old car is hard to handle
Drive it slowly
Uncle, 15 bucks well-spent, look how handsome you are now
What a bad luck
How could you meet Fatimah wearing this? Let's go
Uncle, one for him?
Let me show you
This is the trendiest, green colour
I want this
This?
This is even trendier, blue colour
The Hollywood stars wear it too
This is the one
Mr sofa
These kids
Are eavesdropping
Go on, go play at other places!
Sofaman
Sorry about the sofa
It's fine, I mean clearly you both have a very good taste
Chee Chuan
Time flies, it's been 50 years
We're both getting old
You speak Chinese?
Oh yea
We were classmates, your father-in-law and I
He taught me Chinese
And the classmates always make fun and jokes out of two of us
And they said we are a couple
What are you two giggling about?
Sofaman
Alright buddy, Sofaman is coming to get you
I got 6, I win
I win! Yes!
I haven't spoken in Chinese for a long time
Can't remember a lot of words
Please attend the dinner
Of course, I'll be there
Time flies, we all aged
Now your child is getting married. You're blessed
Blessed?
You have no idea
Adam, Aman, your dad's calling
Daddy, daddy
What's make them so happy?
Their father's call
Ah, I see
Dad, there's a sofaman at grandma's place today
Dad, when are you coming back
Dad, the sofaman wears the same pattern as our sofa
No matter how they fight, they're still a family
Try to persuade him to celebrate his birthday with the daughter
Because today is their birthday
No, Bee's birthday was ages ago
I know, but according to the traditional Chinese calendar
Today is their birthday
Oh I see. Ok
What are you talking about?
Nothing
You have to attend, don't forget it
Sure, I sure will
I'll see you at the wedding
Yup, lovely to meet you
Lovely to meet you too, bye
Bye sofaman
Sofaman
Have a safe trip
So today is your birthday yea?
Happy birthday to you
Stop, make a u-turn, let's go home
What? You wanna go home?
What?
He is heading home to celebrate our birthday?
Well, we are on our way to the Highlands right now
I will try to delay him as much as possible
But you know, you need to get home before he knows about it
Where can I buy dried scallop?
Marine products
We don't have it here, you have to go back to the town
U-turn
Why is the door locked? Where is Bee?
Bee, Bee is... she has gone to the valley
She just gone to pick up something and she should be right here
Cut the crap, ask her to come back right away
I'll cook her some rice noodle
Oh ya
Absolutely
May I have your attention please. Ms Goh Bee Yong, Ms Goh Bee Yong
Passenger to Kuala Lumpur, please proceed to boarding gate no.3, thank you
The street light is not working again
What if it causes somebody to fall?
OK
Let's not wait any longer, the noodles have gone soggy, we'll eat first
Aren't you changing your clothes? You think it's nice?
My Shin?
Yea, I left it on
Look uncle, Bee is not here
She didn't go to the valley at all
She is in Sabah
Waiting to board the plane
Sabah
The plane... in Sabah
Hey sweetheart
I was worried about you. What happened?
I missed the flight
It's ok
You hungry?
Your dad prepared a very special birthday dinner for you
You slept so late, why did you wake up so early?
Trying to be an early bird?
Why did you buy so much? It's not cheap!
I want to go with you guys. Wait for me
Have your breakfast before you change
The cassette player doesn't work
Hey look out. Someone acquired the midas touch
Ah Huat, this is Goh Chee Chuan
Where are you?
Ah Chuan, I'm here, here!
Ah Huat!
Prosper! Prosper! (Huat! Huat!)
Ah Chuan, I'm walking in the parade
You can meet Lian Pak Cik at the end of the street first
I'll look for you later
Ah Huat!
At the end of the street!
Come on, this is Uncle Ox
Uncle Ox
Well done. What are your names?
My name is Lian Yong. They call me Ah Lian
This is my brother, Durian Head
Your doing well, your grandchildren are all grown up
Your're not bad too, you have a white son-in-law
It's over 10pm
Our class monitor that has always been punctual
ls late today, how strange
Choo Chong Meng is coming?
Then I better leave
Dad
Mr Ox, did you have a fight with the class monitor again?
The two of you always fought with each other
Yet you are still the closest among all
Still behaving like that even at your age now
Class monitor's call
I'm not taking the call
Don't be a child, take it
I'm not Lian Pak Cik, I'm Ox
Coming or not, it's up to you
Ah Choo passed away this afternoon
Passed away?
Ah Choo, being late with this excuse
This is just not right
You asked me out for coffee the other day
But I missed the appointment
If I knew it was our last meeting
I would have gone
Choo, it was me who took your English textbook
I always wanted to tell you
Now I don't have the chance anymore
Ah Huat, what are you doing?
He used to nodded-off in the class
I always kicked him to wake him up
Then he'll get up and call for rise and bow
This is a forever recess for our class monitor
You sure you're not going in?
Just because there's conflict with the wedding?
At this moment, is there any need for superstitions
You don't get it. It's for your sake
I don't get it? It's just a selfish act
Don't pretend to care
If you're not going in, I am going in
Ok, just try to get my head around this one
He was your best mate for 50 years
And you are finding it difficult to go in and say goodbye to him?
Grandma said these sweets are for you
Ok, now this, this is perfect timing mate
You can translate for me yea?
Ok
Spending time with you
I always try my best to follow the Chinese tradition of respecting mu elders
But today I cannot keep quiet
Today, I cannot tolerate anymore
Today I have to speak what is in my head
I have to speak from my head
You've come this far
But you refuse to go in and farewell your friend one last time
I mean I don't understand why you're being so stubborn
You are just a step away yet you refuse to pay your last respect
It seems to me
It seems to me that your ego is getting in the way of a single and final gesture
of kindness of honoring the memory of your friend
Now if you don't follow through and say goodbye to him
I can guarantee that you'll regret this for the rest of your life
I mean we are talking about 50 years of friendship, mate, 50 years!
50 years of friendship, 50 years!
That cannot compare to an inflated ego or an archaic sense of pride?
Now if you can accept a life filled with regret
Then just continue standing here
If you like to stand, just stand here as long as you like
Thanks
So, what did you call me for?
I want to make a hot air balloon
What?
Hot air balloon
Hot air balloon?
The balloon?
Aim your target, fix your goal
Make every bit of effort purposeful
Both of you, come out
So according to the late class monitor's research
A balloon can actually be made from plastic bags
But some of those plastic bags need to be black
So as attract the sun which create a solar effect
Mr Ox, you're doing some useless stuff again?
Exactly!
How can you do these useless stuff
Without the help of the useless old people like us
Yea, how could you not involving us
We need to stick the sheets of plastic together
Now bear in mind, this is not a hot air ballon
It is a solar balloon
We fill the balloon with cold air
Which is then heated by the black plastic enabling lift off
Now we have to trigger a release of cold air mid-flight
to bring it back down to earth again
We have safety precautions in place
In the event that the balloon loses control
For example, a safety rope can be released
And secured by people on the ground
In order for the balloon to carry two people
It needs to be 80ft high and 50ft wide
So we will be using more than ten thousand plastic bags
Which is why we need all the help that we can get
Ok, so before take off, I will call
Release the weights
Fly!
Throw the emergency rope
Great job
Well done
It's already late, what are you still doing?
Just doing the final checks
What are you checking? One check after another?
It would be fine
It this can be flown
it's worth it even if I'm dead
I don't understand
The person I worry the most is Bee
You have to take good care of her
Yes, I will be good to Bee
I'm old, and I will 'puncture' one day
If anything happens, I count on you to take care of Bee
'Pongcek' (Puncture)
That's the first word I learnt here
See
Pongcek
I'm sorry, I cannot give you my permission to fly your balloon
Headmaster, we are alumni of this school for 50 years
Can't you cut us some slack?
Ya, it's 50 years, can't you let us in?
Headmaster Chan, do you remember me?
Of course. You are the wife of the previous headmaster
Your husband was a headmaster as well
You should understand our situation
You have to write a letter to the Ministry of Education
I will call for a meeting once approved by the minister
To discuss about this
Thank you
Is this necessary?
It's just to fly a hot air balloon
We can't bring out the cinerary urn once we place it in the columbarium
Don't worry guys, I have a way to go in
There's a hole at the back, I'm the only one who knows it. Let's go
Impressive
Stop bragging
Where's the hole? It's missing
It's even locked
Looks like we have to do it somewhere else
No way
Our class monitor's wish is to rise it at the school
Hey, I've got an idea
Hey, no!
I cannot see anything
The weather is beautiful today
Stop making nonsense
Stand up
Let me give you an example
Malaysia
ls a beautiful country
Got it?
Understand?
Teacher, look over there
What?
Over the basketball court
What's so interesting?
Look at the basketball court
Ok, guys, be really careful
Because it tears off easily
We've got to hurry because the sun is already up
Ok, open it up now
Mr Rooster, we need to find the power source
If you spot a hole, call me!
Is there any hole?
Malaysia is a beautiful country
Don't ruin it you two
It's is safer this way
Chuan, please take good care of Ah Choo
Ready to go?
Ready
Rotate
Ah Choo, I'm flying with you
You ready?
All set
Rise, bow, let's go
Mr Ox, I dare you to go a bit higher
Why not? Go ahead
Here we go
Buggar
What has happened?
Don't move
Be careful
How did this happen?
Dad
Throw the rope down
Throw down the rope
Where's the rope?
Stop moving
Where's the rope?
Where did you put it?
Throw down the rope
What's wrong with you
Where the hell is the rope
Class monitor!
You alright?
Fine, I'm fine
I'm fine too
It's all your fault, why took us so high
You wanted it as well
Mr Doggie, Mr Ox
You alright, Mr Doggie?
You OK? Have you been hurt?
Fine, I'm fine
Are you alright?
Try to stay calm, and stay really still
Dad
We're fine
Luckily we're OK
Mr Ox, you're stuck time time
Uncle, your daughter is really good at painting
It looks so real
It's hot, dad
Still laughing at us?
It's all your fault
Thrown down the whole roll of rope
Luckily that safety belt saved us
If not we'll be dead by now
Your white son-in-law bought us fruits too
With all those bought by Auntie Choo yesterday
We can start a fruit stall business
What's better than buying fruit, they can't be buying nasi lemak right?
There are many choices other than fruit
Grandpa
I've told you not to keep coming here
Both of you too, you've been here for so many days
There are many things to prepare for the wedding ceremony
Go home first
How long since you last saw them?
For years, actually
I wrote them a letter recently
Asking if the three of us can make amends
Are they doing well?
They're OK
Each of them is busy with their own lives
I think I would like to invite them to the wedding
I thought you didn't want to see them
It's true
I didn't want to see them
But people change
I mean
Hey, look at me
I can use chopsticks now better than I can use a knife and fork
Something has shifted from me in the past few weeks
I feel like I can appreciate new perspectives
Than I previously understand
Like Chinese culture is not just about tradition
It's something that is inherently born from love
The bond between a children and the parent
ls something that can never be broken
When did you learn how to compromise?
Fine, I admit it
I'm willing to compromise, but just this once
Hey wait
Look, see there's a different pair for every stage of the baby's life
When did you buy them?
I bought them when I realized that I was ready
You know, I told you before that I didn't think I was ready to be a father
Now I can't think of anything that I was rather be
Alright, I'm not supposed to be in here
I'm off to bed
Good night
Dad, it looks like you've won
I'm fine, really, I am
Bee, do you want to eat something first?
You won't have time to eat later
No
I won't look good if I eat too much
You have good appetite lately
Look at your big tummy
It's all right, I'll tighten it
You will surely look good
Auntie Gao, can you tighten it a bit more please?
Tighter?
A bit more
You'll feel hard to breath
Uncle Chuan, congratulations
You look handsome today
I have to dress myself up too
Let it protrude
Your health is more important
You know all about it, dad?
Talking about English
I can understand a little too
You're still wearing heels?
Change it please
I feel like a China Doll
China Doll?
You look like a Raggedy Ann!
At least I'm not looking like a Chinese vampire
Vampire?
Who do you think looks better dressed for a Chinese wedding?
Both of you look good
But it'll be even better if you can speak Chinese
Chinese?
Ok, what is “how are you"?
“Ni Hao Ma"
No! It's “Ni Hao Ma"
“Ni Hao Ma"
Brilliant
Congratulations
Hey old man, you have to say it this way
The marriage of persons
Will be blessed with good fortune and many grandchildren
Thank you, fatty
Dong, are you feeling better?
Way better, just not able to move around freely
Good, look at our Mr Doggie
His hand has been plaster casted for months
You're Uncle Doggie?
If you sought for my blessing before you took off
You'll be perfectly fine even if you fly to Holland
Here comes the wife of class monitor
Why is she here?
It's strictly taboo for Uncle Chuan
I invited them
Isn't this violating the taboo you believed in?
Sometimes it does, but at times it doesn't
No taboo
All right then
Uncle Ox
Good boy
Ah Chuan, congratulations
Are you feeling better?
I'm recovered
Congratulations
Goh Ghee Chuan
Khor Soon Choy
Congratulations
All our classmates are waiting for you
Hello, welcome
I speak English, you know?
Yes, I remember
Congratulations
Thank you, welcome
Skinny monkey, it's been decades we haven't met
Long time no see
How are you?
I'm fine
Mr Ox, here comes your Fatimah
You idiot!
Hello, Fatimah
Congratulations
You look handsome today
You look pretty too
Come on
Jenny, today is not about our past
ls about our son
Ag reed
Can't we get along, just for his sake
But only just for today
Ok
Look at you two
This was your idea, wasn't it?
My darling, I'm so so happy to see you
It's been such a long time
I know
Benjamin, good to see you
I hope you haven't got a bun in the oven
Well, yes, we'll talk later
This is my father-in-law
Mother and father
“Ni Ma Hao" (Your mum's ok?)
“Ma Ni Hao" (Hi mum)
No, just “Ni Hao Ma"
I know
How are you?
Very pleased to meet you
Come, we've got years to learn Chinese
Come on, bring the bowl
What's taking Mr Sheep so long?
Mr Sheep?
He's dead
Since when?
It was a long time ago
Mr Sheep?
Skinny Monkey, you just like to fib
All the old classmates are here
Please come up to the stage and take a group photo
Ok, I'll call the roll
Rat
Ox
Tiger
Rabbit
Dragon
I'm here
Ah Lim?
I thought you said he's dead?
You again? You skinny monkey
Snake
I don't want to be a snake, I want to be a cat
Horse
Sheep
Monkey
Rooster
Dog
Pig
Where's the pig?
The pig is your grandpa
You look just like him when he was young
Come on, you sit here
Take your grandpa's seat
Who's gonna take the class teacher's seat?
Ben, come
He's born on snake year
Finally we've completed the 12 zodiacs
Alright boys and girls
Smile
One
Two
Cheese
Beautiful
Dad
Your daughter
ls getting married today
I thought we may not get a chance
To share any joyful moments anymore
I missed the good old days
These memories were the happiest time of my life
But you never tell us
How much you love me
I still remember
When mum passed away
You held me so tightly but said nothing
Only now
I realized it was you who sent the tuition fee to me when I was in England
Our lives have been lived apart
But the time shared with you, I hold close to my head
Watching you to age every day
Your hair getting greyer day by day
I feel really sad
Dad
Thank you for accepting Benji
And thank you for the love and care you've shown me over the years
So I would like to tell you
Dad
I love you
Ok
I guess now is my turn
And so without further ado to mark this special occasion
I have a surprise for you all
Proper planning, no time wasting
All rise
Bow
Choo Chee Hin!
Come out
Oh yeah, Dad
I forgot to tell you
The shemale tree in our school
Bloomed last week