Little Dragonhead
Brother.
Don't just throw your bookbag around.
Clean up your desk.
I don't like that mess.
Kids,
there isn't a lot of homework this week.
Memorize chapter 5 in your textbook.
And copy chapter 6.
And look up the new words in chapter 7.
Do you have any other homework?
We still have homework for Math,
Sociology, and Environmental Science
Good. I'll see you next Monday.
Goodbye, teacher.
Goodbye, kids.
Look, dead dinosaur Hsiao Mao!
Let's go.
Thanks.
Sorry to bother you and ask you
to help me move that over.
Chiu-yin.
Look at the radio Brother Wang gave us.
It's nothing. After all, we're neighbors.
I rarely use it anyway.
And it takes up too much space.
We could use a radio in our house.
Now we can listen to programs at night.
Thanks, Brother Wang.
It takes a minute to warm up.
OK, good-bye.
You guys can come over
and watch TV at my house sometimes.
I'm afraid Hsiao-mao might be too busy
with his school work.
Good-bye.
Be careful with it, Hsiao-mao.
Break it and I'll beat you up.
Stop it,
you got yourself all dirty from playing outside all afternoon.
And you haven't done any homework,
Why should I take you to you're aunt's later anyways?
Do your homework
and put your toy away.
If you don't behave,
I'll throw it away one day.
Behave and finish your dinner
and then I'll give you a bath.
Wait, we are going to aunt's house?
What aunt?
Auntie Chin.
The one who came here all dressed up the other day.
That big witch.
Witch?!
Listen to me.
Watch what you say when you visit her at her house.
Sit on your own chair.
Don't bully him, Hsiao-mao.
Otherwise, next time I'll leave you at home.
He doesn't have anything to play with.
Come here, you two.
Hsiao-fen, keep our visitors company.
Draw whatever you want to!
You drew this?
It's lovely.
Chiu-yin, look at Hsiao-fen's picture.
Wow! It's marvelous.
What's that?
Seems like a green stone!
Hsiao-fen, take that picture away.
Your uncle is listening to music.
Put it here, little Dragonhead.
Little Dragonhead.
Who's speaking?
Why can't I find China Broadcasting?
This is crazy.
Don't rush it, let me try.
The ball game started 5 minutes ago.
And we've only used the thing a few days.
This is ridiculous.
Hsiao-mao, you want a beating?
We just bought your brother a new toy
and you just want to ruin it.
You think I'm rich?
All you do is play with those things.
I've never seen you spend any effort on your homework.
Put it away, Chiu-yin.
Look what you've done.
I just washed your clothes yesterday.
You can't go to Auntie Chin's house
looking like this.
Go take a bath and change.
I've never seen him do his homework quietly.
That kid's got it too good.
Don't let him go out any more.
Once a week is enough to visit his grandfather.
He got too many toys from his grandfather.
How about the Chin's?
We already said we are going tonight,
might stick to the plan.
I'm throwing this junk away
so you can concentrate on your study.
Paint whatever you want.
Where is your dinosaur?
My father threw it away this afternoon.
You could buy another one.
Let's go and find it.
Damn you little brat!
I'm going to kick your ass.
Is the flight at 2 p.m. tomorrow?
It's at 2:30,
we should be there by noon.
I'll be working, I can't go.
You don't need to.
It was nice of you to come tonight.
I wonder when we'll meet again.
We'll keep in contact, Chiu-yin.
Sure, sure.
I can't take that phonograph with me.
Why don't you hold on to it for me?
That's too much.
No it's okay,
you're just helping us out.
I'll have it deliver to your place tomorrow.
Thank you.
Expectations
I hate memorizing those recitations.
And those ancient poetry, too.
What part did you memorize last week?
It's different topic, no need to tell you.
I'll play basketball
when I get in high school.
I wish I'll be 180 cm by then.
Then I could join the school team.
Don't have to attend the meetings every morning.
You get days off for practicing, too.
Isn't it nice if I can ride a bike?
Takes just a few minutes to get to school.
And I can go anywhere I want to go.
Just go ahead and learn,
talk is cheap.
But I've got to get a bike first.
Don't give yourself an excuse.
You can use my sister's old bike!
Let's learn it on Sunday.
Okay.
Find a job if you can't get in college next year.
You just live from day to day.
I wonder if cram school works.
Come and get your breakfast,
I don't want to be late again.
I'm not hungry today.
All you eat are snacks.
How can I not worry?
Since your dad passed away...
I work all day to support the family.
Do you ever think for your mother?
If you get into college,
it's for your own good.
That's why I wanted you to go to cram school.
You know I have to pay a lot for the cram school.
So you'd better buckle down yourself.
You'll be letting me and your father down.
The lodger Miss Shi is moving out next month.
We have to find another lodger.
The family budget is tight without the rent.
You always rent it to single women.
They move out as soon as they get married.
It's annoying to find a new lodger.
If we find some students,
at least they live here longer.
It's your turn to do the dishes tonight.
You stay home and study hard today.
I don't feel well, Sis.
Go to bed early, then.
Mom.
I hear there's a room for rent here.
Wait a minute.
Mom
What?
Somebody wants to rent the room!
Want to rent a room?
Come in.
The room's here.
Where do you work?
I'm still in college.
It's just been painted,
see if you like it.
The room's been rented! The light's on!
Yes, to a college student!
A guy this time.
Really? What does he look like?
How do you like living here?
Fine.
Here's the rent for this month.
Thanks.
Are you busy with studies?
It's okay.
If the girls have questions about their studies,
It'll be nice if you can help them.
Okay, no problem.
Why don't you go riding any more?
When will you go and teach me?
Go by yourself.
The bike is in the backyard.
Who's this?
The new tenant?
Don't you always rent it to girls?
Excuse me,
can you take these bricks over there.
Okay, no problem.
Thanks.
Sis, when did you start liking boys?
Auntie
Is Hsiao-fen back?
No,
but she should be home from school already.
I'm here to borrow the bicycle.
It's there, take it.
Thank you.
I hear you have a room for rent?
If the girls have questions about their studies,
It'll be nice if you can help them.
Okay, no problem.
Who is it?
It's me.
What's going on, Hsiao-fen?
I need help with my homework.
Can you help me out?
Sure, come in.
I learned it all by myself!
In the future, I want to ride the bike every Sunday.
I can ride wherever I want to go.
Next semester I can ride to school.
If I skip classes,
I can go to movies.
Anyway, shall we ride to class together next semester?
What's up? Why aren't you home yet?
Leave me. I'll just fool around by myself.
Are you okay?
You know I've always wanted
to ride a bike.
I thought I could go anywhere I wanted.
But now I don't know where to ride to.
Come on.
Let's go home.
Tomorrow I have to practice jump roping.
They say it'll make you taller.
When I reach puberty.
I'll dribble a ball to school everyday.
Okay.
When I'm 160 cm tall,
I'll practice my shot.
When I get to 180 cm tall...
I can get on the school team for sure!
Leap Frog
Been working since the bell rang.
Could do it livelier, though.
I've tried all kinds of toothpaste.
But I'm still unsatisfied with my teeth.
It's because I always use the same toothbrush.
My shoes feel like having springs on my feet.
I can't stand still.
I'm Tu Shih-lien, also known as Fatty.
Calm, I'm on another side,
wearing a white shirt.
Let me look for myself.
Oh yes, the one with the glasses.
Before college entrance exams, I was fat.
The others have all given it up.
Why do you want to do this alone?
Don't you have anything else to do?
I've prepared for this since last year.
I can't stop now, you see?
If you have been walking on your feet since you were born.
Would you walk on your hands now?
I don't know, but I think you're upside down.
Listen,
if you've been born with boxing gloves.
Would you take them off after 20 years?
What's this all about?
Help me, you're in with the entertainment head.
The gloves are on my hand.
This is important, I must think it over.
But the chief has the final say.
Salute.
Mencius said, "Use virtue to subjugate others."
Laotzu said, "Tao bears it, virtue nourishes,"
"Things form it, form completes it."
"Thus all things respect and glorify virtue."
"The Tao is like what is like itself."
"Virtue is like what is like itself."
From Confucianism and Taoism, we can see...
The common basis of Chinese moral life.
Hsiao Chung
It's Fatty, with his activity again.
Hsiao Chung, you've got to help me.
Is it that important to you?
Yes. It is important to all of us.
Since the Great Unity Club was cancelled,
That doesn't exist any more.
But we must reclaim our honor.
Are you confident of success?
With you helping me with the party,
I'll take care of everything else.
I was born...
With boxing gloves.
We can support you, but...
It's no boxing match, it's not one-to-one.
If you don't win, nobody will forgive you.
I know.
Come to dinner.
You all eat first.
I've put Ms Chang's food in the kitchen.
Isn't Ms Chang back yet?
She's upstairs, probably not feeling well.
She didn't go to work today.
Who is it?
It's Fatty from next door. To help you...
Come in.
Ms Chang.
Sorry to bother you, Fatty.
Your dinner's cold.
Just leave it there.
Sit down for a while.
Thanks.
The landlord said you're sick.
Not really,
I'm just not feeling well. I am...
Forget it.
Something bothering you?
No...
Well, a little bit.
Drink to forget?
I just want to drink.
You want some?
You have no troubles,
you aren't me.
Why?
You don't understand,
what's your dream?
I've always dreamed to do what I wanted.
I've felt the same too,
but I've failed.
Now's the right time for you.
Really?
You really think so?
You think I should be contented now?
Then... what do you think I should do?
Enjoy your life.
Try some.
I'm not hungry.
Besides going to class,
what do you usually do?
I'm a weekend driver.
A weekend driver?
Mr. Kuan lets Mrs. Kuan use his car.
That's not an easy job.
Okay, say no more,
just go.
Let's go. Do you remember the address?
Yes.
Remember to keep your eyes on the road.
Hurry, the girl's in the first program.
They can't start without her.
That taxi on the right wants to cut in.
Faster,
don't let him cut in.
You're moving too slow, too slow.
Step on the break, don't hit him.
I wonder who's driving this car.
If she had a license,
I'd let her drive.
What're you doing? Get to the inner line.
Direction signal! Step on the gas!
You can make it before the red light.
Too late.
Put on your blinkers.
Stand here, Hsiao-chi.
Daddy's gonna take your picture.
Take a picture of Hsiao-ping, too.
Stand straight.
Smile.
She curls her hair on her head.
And lightly powders on her face.
Catkins blow from the willows in spring.
Meeting is better than not meeting.
But feelings are not the same as no feelings.
I should be studying literature.
I have so much passion inside.
My eyes reveals my presumption.
My lips will tell you
I love you.
Find what you want,
and make the decision.
Think it over, and decide.
I guarantee you,
I can give you just the service you need.
We have an amusement park, a zoo,
A kindergarten, a club, swimming pool and a field.
Is there public transportation to the community?
I'll try to get a route for you.
Customer service is the most important thing.
If you buy my house...
You can come to me with any problem.
My time is up,
make your choice.
Thanks.
Shih-lien.
Dad.
I'm the representation of Yi Yuan Housing.
You want to see me?
Dad, I... I was thinking...
Speak up.
It isn't anything, really.
I do it to encourage outstanding employees.
Better than a flower. Still working?
You don't need money.
I know you want experience.
Or to prove that you could be independent.
Your mother said you want to change major.
I mentioned it to her.
What do you want to study?
Philosophy or computer science.
Make up your mind, I'm with you.
Why don't you study Architecture?
Dad, I want to...
Then you could help me in Architecture.
My company is your company.
You have the best background to support you.
Should be easier than it was for me.
In your words, you've got the "background".
I haven't decided to transfer yet,
just thinking...
Stop hesitating. Follow my advice and nothing can go wrong.
Listen, I just want to help.
What was it you wanted to say?
Nothing... nothing...
Good, consider my advice.
My company will go to an architect in this family.
You can be the first in line.
Not a bad location, sit down.
If we mess up, the Golden Pig Award is gone.
The closer the end of semester is, the greater the activities will be.
Chi, any news about what I asked?
What is it, Fatty?
About my request to host an activity.
Well, there are already too many activities right now.
Everybody's busy.
If you are not sure you can do it well,
Better not to do it at all.
Can't you let me try?
I just want to do one thing right.
But it's too big and too complicated.
If something goes wrong,
who will be responsible for it?
"I'm not trying to make a name for myself.
I just want to prove that I can do it.
Just Deal!
Chang Mao, You better do as I do,
Then you don't need to hide.
You all should follow my example,
that's the best way to go.
Will you help or not, Chi?
Let's talk about that later, okay?
We want to practice card games.
"It's much more troublesome to deal with the chief,
What's there to consider about?
Remember when the foreigners won last year?
Remember how arrogant they were?
And you think that your activity will help you beat them?
Fatty.
Ms Chang.
Don't move, I will get you some hot water.
Thanks, sorry to bother you.
I came to pay you back.
You're like a wet chicken on a cold day. Come!
You're shivering.
Come, lie down.
What's wrong?
I'm just trying to warm you up.
You have no experience at all.
I know quite a lot in theory.
I'm just not ready yet.
Such a rookie.
You remind me of somebody.
Who?
My... my wet nurse.
Tell the wet nurse what troubles you so.
The party.
What party?
The most important one would be the final contest.
All other activities are doing well.
Why do I meet that obstructions?
Calm down, Fatty.
I've talked to the chief of activity.
He must approve!
You know I'll try my best.
Let me talk to him.
You're not aggressive enough.
I've got to try my best for it.
You weren't like this before.
Section chief.
Tu Shih-lien.
You're here about the international party?
Yes.
Even though the Great Unity Club is gone.
We need a chance to win back our honor.
Other groups are having their activities.
But nothing's come after my application.
We're a good match for those foreign students.
They set the rules last time.
Now it's our turn to make the rules.
Approved?
Just win back our honor.
Thanks! Thanks!
Win or lose aren't supposed to matter.
But sometimes, we just can't lose.
Thanks.
It's true. There can't be any mistake.
Let me see.
I knew the section chief would approve.
I'm going to get everybody to support you.
We have to join the pig-carding contest.
At a time like this?
Chuang, notify all the foreign students.
Professor, wait a minute.
Spring and Autumn Annals of the Sixteen Kingdoms
were not recorded by Sung Dynasty.
But the Tung Chien Kao quotes them,
they disappeared with the Northern Sung.
If Tripitaka is taken as an innocent being.
Like... like a newborn child.
His personality came with his 3 disciples.
And he then became a complete person.
What do you say Monkey represented?
Human's passion, Professor.
It can span 18,000 miles in an instant.
He felt it was pure subjectivity.
This is a description of our thinking.
Sit down.
What about Pigsy then? You.
Pigsy, he... he...
You broke in here! You tell us.
Me?
Human nature, he said, is the heart.
Besides the passion, what's left?
The uncontrollable human nature! Rampant desire!
Good, sit down.
Then the sand monk represents determination.
Lacking in decisiveness or opinion
Heart, feeling, ideas made him an adept.
Then he could go ahead on his own volition.
My Pigsy is struggling.
But Monkey's holding him down.
The Sand Monk is unbalanced.
Before my eyes are the scriptures.
Scriptures that block all philosophy.
My wallet is gone, who took it?
Help me find my wallet.
Stop!
So you're really a thief.
Welcoming the foreign guests again?
Don't you see it!
This is the international students' party.
LaoChi, Hurry up and come over!
We're choosing representatives.
Pass in your written votes.
We're counting now.
We said we must support Fatty.
He chooses the swimming contest.
I'm better at it than him.
I'm confident in beating those foreigners.
Announcing the results.
Relax, Fatty!
Don't take it so seriously.
Lin Pang-pei, 15 votes.
Chen Shou-hsien, 22 votes.
I got 22 votes. See how many you got.
Tu Shish-lien 21 votes.
Don't be discouraged,
Baldy's got a chance.
Don't make Baldy feel bad now,
or it may influence him in the contest.
Hurry up, it's about to start.
Why'd you have to get a haircut?
It's all because the lady was too slow.
The slicker the head, the smaller the resistance.
Don't you get it?
What's going on? Fatty set the time.
And the contest is about to start!
Where did he take Baldy?
There he is.
Hurry, where have you been?
I sprained my leg.
What happened?
I just took a spill.
Can you swim?
Fatty take my place.
You really can't do it?
Fatty, Don't you want to
enter this competition?
But I'm not mentally prepared.
Take my swimming trunks.
They're too big! They'll fall off!
Win or lose, we've got to compete.
Weren't you born with boxing gloves on?
Have a go at it.
We mustn't lose.
Ready
No. Wrong flag.
Say Your Name
Don't make such a fuss so early!
Where's the newspaper? The newspaper?
Where's our newspaper?
Why are you coming to me for?
Who else would I come to?
Last time you called the newspaper boy...
After that,
you called him yourself!
You weren't satisfied with just me calling.
What are you doing?
What am I doing? I'm first.
You are always first! This time, I'm first.
You first, you first!
You first, why didn't you go earlier?
It's after 7 o'clock already.
It's already past 7 o'clock.
How dare you say that.
Who was the one being cheap?
To get that stupid moving company?
I can't believe someone would move half the things
and say there's too much
I'm not moving anything anymore.
Then someone said give them extra NTD 200
just to move stuff into the house.
Just because of this shelf.
Messed around till midnight for nothing.
And we had to sleep in the living room.
Funny. Do you think I enjoy moving?
You think I like to move?
There are rooms for rent all over.
I can move to anywhere.
This has nothing to do with renting.
We're moving so you'll be closer to work.
Otherwise, I would be crazy to move.
So it's closer to the office.
Wasn't I saving the money for you?
I have to come home earlier to cook for you.
Just stop giving me a hard time.
What if I'm late on my first day to work.
If I lose this job,
I'm not going to look for another.
Who's forcing you to work?
You think we'd starve without your pay?
Fine, I was the one who wanted to work.
I just want us to live a little better.
Satisfied?
I am late for work,
find some other things to do yourself.
Find some other things to do yourself.
No newspaper, no bathroom.
What else do you want me to do?
How many times do I have to tell you,
August 5th.
They are supposed to deliver the newspaper
to Flat B, on the 3rd floor.
How many times we told them? Flat B, on the 3rd floor.
Did you tell them or not?
What is this?
You've got a dog to scare off people?
What's that? Whose dog is this?
Bark!
No ethics and no reason at all.
The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
Talking nonsense so early in the morning.
Who are you ranting at?
Arguing with people soon as we move in?
What kind of neighbors are you? Get inside.
Hiding behind a dog!
It nearly bit my hand off.
Why are you getting mad at a dog?
Don't you want to use the bathroom?
I've got to run.
Don't forget the keys when you go out.
The landlord says that without a key...
You can't even blast that lock open.
You forgot to kiss me.
Bye.
Come home early. Bark...
Remember to come home early, Ta-wei.
What did you say?
Remember to come home early.
Stop barking. I heard you.
Barking.
Hey!
Ta-wei, your newspaper is in the mailbox.
Really? Throw it up to me.
Throw it to me. Aim at me.
I don't have time.
I'll put it in the mailbox for you.
Throw it once more time.
One more time...
Throw it again!
That's my newspaper, Sir
Your newspaper, who are you?
I mean, this is my newspaper, Sir.
Yours? Is your name on it?
Nonsense.
How can you speak to me like this.
After stealing the paper from my mailbox?
I stole your newspaper? You're nuts.
I've lived here for nearly 5 years.
I'm the only subscriber to this paper.
I may have just moved in here,
But I called 8 times two weeks ago
to have them deliver that newspaper.
If I don't have a newspaper to read, I'll...
You'll what?
I'll... I'll die.
It's okay, I closed the door for you.
Hello? Who is it?
Lucky, stop.
Come in, Lucky.
Sorry, Sorry, Miss.
What are you doing? You nuts.
I got it.
Who is it?
Excuse me, is your mom home?
Well I just moved into the 3rd floor.
I closed the steel door by accident, and...
It should be closed,
there are too many thieves around.
What are those pants you're wearing?
Are they B.V.D's? Tell me
No...
I forgot my key, I can't get in.
I want to use your 4th floor vernada
To see if I can climb in.
Yes, we all must be careful.
The thief climbed into next house from here.
He stole a lot of stuff.
Are you wearing what they wear on TV?
Mommy says they don't wear clothes.
They're all hairy, it's disgusting.
It's not like that, madam.
I mean,
Can you let me in for a while?
I live on the 3rd floor.
I'm no thief. I just moved here.
Mommy said, unless it's someone I know,
I can't open the door for anyone.
There are many bad guys out there.
Yes, don't open the door for strangers.
Sorry to have bother you.
Thanks for coming down to tell us.
Thank you.
Let's go. Bye.
Okay, I understand.
I'll call you back in a while.
Excuse me,
do you have spare change?
Thanks.
I'll get it, I'll get it, I'm sorry.
Miss, wait.
Miss, your money, excuse me.
Let me in, will you?
Sorry, company rules.
I know, authorized personnel only.
I can read, and you've told me.
But this is my first day to work.
I didn't know the rules were so strict.
And I left home in a hurry this morning.
I forgot to bring my company ID.
Won't you compromise a bit?
Or could you please call Director Huang of Personnel?
Tell him I'm Chang Chih-fen.
He was the one who notified me to come.
Sorry, the management is in a meeting.
Then let me in! I'll be late.
She's new. It's her first day.
Will you check it for me? Thanks.
It's Chang... Chih... fen.
Chang Chih fen, right.
She went to work early.
No? That's impossible.
Please.
Would I come all this way and beg you,
just to go in for fun, would I?
I'm standing right here before you.
Why put such trust in that little sign?
I'm sorry.
Will you stop saying you're sorry?
I admit it's my fault, I forgot it.
I apologize. Okay?
Then won't you let me in?
Company rules...
Who do you think you are?
CIA agent?
Are you making atomic bombs in there?
Miss, getting upset won't help.
We both depend on this job for living.
If I let you in,
I might lose my job.
Or you can sit there and wait if you wish.
I don't know how long the meeting will be.
Otherwise, you can go get your pass.
Otherwise, even if you call me a Gestapo,
I won't let you in.
But Miss, she's my wife,
I saw her go to work with my own eyes.
Won't you check for me again?
Please, please Miss! It's an emergency!
It's impossible, impossible! Miss... impossible.
Why's the traffic jam at this hour?
How long will this traffic last?
Please stay calm, Miss?
There is traffic jam
in Taipei all the time.
You are nuts.
Thief, someone help!
Help, there is a thief.
Ta-wei, are you okay?
I'm sorry, sir.
I just found my newspaper.
It was mistaken this morning.
Did you take the key?
Yes. Yes.
Lucky, Lucky, get in.
I'm sorry, Mr. Li.
It's okay, Mr. Hu, it's okay.