Guangxi film studio presents
Not one less
Based on "There is a sun in the sky" By Shi Xiang Sheng
Producer: Zhaoyu
Executive producer: Zhangwei Ping
Screenplay: Shi Ziang Sheng
Director of photography: Houyong
Starring: Wei Minzhi
Director: Zhangyiimou
Teacher Gao!
He's washing his hair.
Wait here.
Teacher Gao!
- The substitute is here. - Where from?
From Wei village, Called Wei Minzhi.
She's in the classroom. I'm going.
Stay and eat.
No, I have to go.
Bye.
- How old are you? - Thirteen.
Only thirteen? Where did you graduate?
Primary school of the Wei village.
What did the mayor tell you?
He said your mother is dying And you need to go home.
I'll substitute for a month.
We have students from first To fourth grade, 28 in all.
You haven't been to high school. How can you substitute?
No one else will come.
There's no one else?
I've been everywhere. No one will come.
This is a remote village, Far from everything.
No one wants to come.
We had 40 students, But 10 already quit.
She's too young to teach.
It's only a month.
You have to go. What can I do?
This is the best you can do?
It's just a month.
Figure something else out.
Okay, how's this?
Don't go.
I will send her away.
But you have to go.
Tell me what you can do.
What can you do?
I can't hear you. What can you do?
I can sing.
You can sing. Sing something.
Go outside. Close the door.
Go ahead.
Our country is like a garden
The lovely birds in our garden
Will praise our country
Songs--
Songs to praise our leader Mao
Make the sky blue again
And lead us to success
You sing too softly, And the first line was wrong.
Sing with me.
Our country is like a garden
The flowers there are beautiful
Practice this song...
And memorize the lines.
Then teach thes tudents.
- What other songs do you know? - None.
You can't sing one song all month.
What else can you do?
- Can you copy lessons? - Yes.
Good.
Copy one chapter a day.
Write it clear.
And write it neatly.
After you finish, Let the students copy.
See that pole?
When the sun reaches that, It's time to go home.
What if there is no sun?
If the weather turns, You let them go early.
But if it rains really hard, Don't let them go.
After a hard rain, That alley collects water.
You must see the students home.
If the students finish early?.
Let them go outside to play.
Don't let them fight.
After they play, Have them copy lessons again.
Understand?
I will be gone for a month.
Excluding four sundays. How many days is that?
Twenty-six days.
You get one piece of chalk a day.
One for a chapter.
Copy the lesson.
Don't write too small.
They won't be able to see it. It's bad for their eyes.
But don't write too big. It wastes chalk.
You have one piece of chalk a day.
The words should be as big...
As a donkey's turd.
About that size.
We're a poor school, Not much chalk available.
Here's two.
Two pair. three. four.
Five. six. seven. eight.
Nine. ten pair.
- Is that enough? - One more.
Still missing one?
Twenty-six in all.
Come in here.
This is the teacher's room.
Your work desk.
Do your work here.
You have books and ink.
You sleep here.
If the bed's too small...
Extend it with the chair.
Let me introduce you.
Zhang Mingshan.
Zhang Mingshan Is the class monitor.
- Jiaojie. - Zhang Huike.
- Tianxuewei. - Mingxinhong.
These three girls Sleep with you at night.
The two boys sleep outside.
You make meals in the kitchen.
You'll find food and awok. You eat together.
Teacher Gao.
What is it?
The mayor said
Then ask him for it.
- He told me to get it from you.
I don't have money. I haven't been paid in six months.
All we have is some chalk.
He told me to ask you for it.
I've got no money.
- No.
Then sleep inside. I'll sleep outside.
Do you know Wei chunzhi?
- No reason.
- Where is she going?
That's silly.
We don't sweat
That's how she thinks.
Teacher Gao.
Let's get going.
- I'm still worried.
It's only for a month.
- Mr. mayor. - What is it?
You ran all that way for this?
Wei Minzhi, You look after the students.
I don't want to lose any more.
He'll make sure you get it.
If all the students are here
Not one less--
I'll give it to you.
Wei Minzhi.
What about class?
No more nonsense.
What time is it?
- Stand up straight.
- Sing the national anthem.
How can you sing?
- Teacher Gao has it. - Teacher Gao is away.
- But-- - Go get it.
Together we will
In times of danger,
Will fight to their last breath.
Teacher Wei, come in.
Come in.
Get in here.
Teacher Gao's mother is sick.
I have found a substitute.
Her name is Wei, Wei Minzhi.
We will call her teacher Wei.
Hello, teacher Wei.
She's not a teacher. She's Wei chunzhi's sister.
- What? - She's not a teacher.
- Who is Wei chunzhi?
No, she is not a teacher.
Fart head.
- No.
- Teacher Wei.
If you cause any more problems,
What about the money I gave teacher Gao?
- He bought chalk.
Well, never mind.
Start class.
- Copy the lesson. - We don't know this.
We can't.
We haven't learned this.
What are you doing?
- I'm going home.
I can't.
I don't care.
I can't do it.
Those are teacher Gao's orders.
What do you want? Go back inside.
Zhang huike is making trouble.
You are the teacher. You should do something.
But you are the teacher.
There is nothing I can do.
Do something.
I told you, there is nothing I can do. You do something about it.
I am a student.
But you are the teacher. It's up to you.
He is the king of troublemakers. I can't stop him.
But you're the teacher--
Who did this?
I heard a noise.
If you didn't, who did?
- No!
- Are you going to come here? - No!
- I didn't do it.
Come here.
I didn't do it.
Zhang Mingshan, write me a name list.
Did you hear me?
I am going to tell him.
- Here.
- Sunzhiwei.
- Li shujun.
- Li zhanqiang. - Here.
Here.
What are you doing?
- No!
- I really have to go!
I can't hold it.
Time for the music lesson.
I will sing
This is--
Sing it again.
That's her. Come here.
Her name is Mingxinhong.
Mingxinhong?
On my count.
Good, very good.
- No. - Good.
Mingxinhong, Mr.zhang wants you
- Are you willing? - Yes, okay.
- And you can go.
- Not one less.
- Who said so? - Teacher Gao.
This is a good chance.
No, she can't go.
This is my decision.
- We will be waiting. - Should I talk to her parents?
- No need. - Then I'll be going.
Can you take these students too?
No, just her.
Mingxinhong.
Where is Mingxinhong?
- I don't know. - You don't know.
Is she in the classroom?
Where is she?
Not in the teacher's room.
- Wei Minzhi, where did Mingxinhong go? - I don't know.
I don't know.
You must have hidden her
- Then where is she? - I don't know.
How can you not know?
- Where are the students?
You're missing one.
- I don't know. - How many students did you start with?
How many do you have now?
Go find her! they're here for her. You can't hide her!.
Go find her!.
You hide her and You say you don't know!.
I don't know.
If you don't find her,
I told you I don't know!.
Teacher Wei.
Where did you hide Mingxinhong?
This is a good thing.
Don't you see?
You think that teacher Gao Will blame you for this?
That's no problem.
He will be very pleased.
With the training
She'll win honor for our school
Zhang huike.
Where did your teacher Hide Mingxinhong?
Tell me.
I don't know.
Are you sure?
No one can hear. tell me.
Where is Mingxinhong? I know you know.
I don't know.
You don't know?
- I don't know.
How can you not help me?
- Who do you listen to?
- You.
That's right. Your teacher listens to me.
- Okay.
Where is she?
Then I will tell you.
- No problem. - They have to be this long.
Okay. tell me where she is.
Give me the money first.
Mingxinhong.
Let's go.
Come on.
- I want to go. - Then let's go.
Teacher Wei said to wait until Teacher Gao comes back.
I already told him. He said it's okay.
Mr.zhang.
Let's go.
Where is she?
She is a tough one.
She is really good. Won't let them out of her sight.
It's not like it used to be.
Is harder than teaching them.
- Let's stop the car. - No!
If we stop now We'll never get away.
Mr.zhang,
Give it here.
Give it to me.
What are you two doing?
That's my diary.
- Who says?
I don't care if that
- No!
"Zhang Huike was making trouble
Teacher Wei pushed him, But Zhang Huike wouldn't listen.
Treasure chalk like teacher Gao.
Teacher Gao always tells us...
The school has no money.
He teaches us to treasure the chalk.
I am the class monitor. I help teacher Gao pick up the chalk.
I know teacher Gao
Even the smallest piece.
I remember once,
Teacher Gao saw it
And used it to write One more word.
The last stroke...
- What?
Put on your clothes.
What do you want?
I want to go back to bed.
No!
You can stand here
- Money. - How much do you have?
Here.
- Is that enough? - How much is it?
- Sunzhiwei. - Here.
- Lijianmei. - Here.
Zhang huike.
Where is he?
- His parents took him away. - Wasn't he here this morning?
- Where did he go? - I don't know.
His family was looking for him. They called him home.
Zhang huike. Is Zhang Huike at home?
Who is looking for him?
- Come in. - I am his teacher.
- Isn't his teacher Mr. Gao? - I am the substitute.
- Sit down. - Where is Zhang Huike?
He went with kids From the other village.
He is so young. What can he do?
Have some tea.
- He can't go to school? - No.
His family problems are serious.
His dad died young.
What can I do?
You have to go find him.
Two students gone. What will I tell teacher Gao?
Zhang huike needs money.
That is a good thing.
Our village can't help him.
If we had money to give him, He would come back.
But you have to find him.
If you don't go, I will.
He's no use. He won't come back.
- Then give me some money for the bus. - I don't have any money.
- But I have to find him. - He still won't come back.
You must teach our students. I can't let you go.
Who will teach the students?
I'll come right back. You teach them one day.
How can I do that? I am the mayor. I'm very busy.
I don't have time to teach.
You can't go.
- I have to go. - No.
- Give me money. - Haven't got any.
How much?
Five and a half.
I went with my mother once.
No, that's wrong.
We don't have any.
Let's see what you have.
I don't have any.
Take everything out.
Money.
Here.
Give it to me.
This is not enough.
Zhang huikeand Mingxinhong are not here.
We don't have it.
How can I bring Zhang Huike back?
One and a half cents. That's not much.
Let's go back.
- Where do we put the bricks? - How about here?
What if we don't know how?
What are you doing?
Who let you in?
You broke most of them.
Who told you to do this?
Pay you for what?
She needs the bus fare To bring him back.
We have to help our classmate.
- What school are you from? - Shuixian primary school.
- Your teacheris Mr. Gao, right? - Yes.
And since you're Helping a classmate...
It's not enough.
How much do you want?
We should just call it even.
Call me a philanthropist.
What's it going to be?
Coke tastes good.
How much for a coke?
Two cans then.
Let me have some.
It's strange.
Let the teacher have some.
Go look for yourself.
Go look again.
How much do I need?
I know.
- Can you calculate it? - No.
Put your hand down then. Dong dong, come here.
It's "price," not "prince."
Let's calculate.
Multiply this by three.
You got it wrong.
Check it again.
You missed the decimal point.
It's done.
Sure there isn't an extra zero?
Let's calculate the time.
And it took us 2 hours.
How much time do we need?
Zhang Mingshan, you calculate.
How long do we need?
If we work eight hours a day...
How many days must we work?
You made a mistake.
- I made a mistake. - Where?
That is two days.
That's good. Then let's go.
To bring him back.
Are we going or not?
What if I get caught?
Any more passengers?
Can you tell me where this is?
- Is Zhang Huike here? - Who?
I don't know.
Is Zhang Huike here?
- Who is looking for Zhang Huike? - Me.
Talk to sunzhimei.
Who is looking for me?
Where is Zhang Huike?
- He's not here. - Where is he?
We lost him at the train station.
- Didn't he come to work? - Who are you?
I am his teacher. Who did he come with?
- Me. - Then how could you lose him?
He didn't come back. I waited a long time.
- Did you tell his family?. - I will when I get back.
- He wanted toc ome. - You have to help me look for him.
You have to help find him.
Come with me.
Pay me and I'll go with you.
Then let's go.
Let me see it.
- Where is it? - The train station is there.
We're almost there.
We have to find him first.
- Let me eat. - No.
It was here.
How will we find him?
This sign?
I waited. He never came back.
How come?
I don't know. I didn't follow him to the bathroom.
- I did go look for him. - Where did he go?
I wish he'd told me.
Did you really look for him?
Where?
Where is your message?
Did you really write it?
- Then I glued it there. - What did you write?
Could he read your writing?
Let's page him.
We'll make an announcement.
Like a megaphone. In our village, The medicine hawker uses one.
Will that work?
Yes. It's the only way.
This is the place.
- Is it here? - Don't you see the sign?
What is it?
Can you--
This tall.
Write it all down.
- Have you finished? - Yes.
Third grade student.
Not very tall, short hair, Medium build.
All of this is useless.
Where can he find you?
How can he find you?
- I'll tell him to look for you there. - Which stairs?
- Only one? - One for me, one for you.
Let's eat.
It's the announcement. listen.
It's the announcement.
They made the announcement.
I came with you.
Pay me. I have to go.
We have to find him first.
We made an announcement. He'll show up soon.
I'll take it from you.
No!
You promised me.
Pay me.
He didn't come. Can you announce it again?
- Where did you lose him? here? - Yes.
That long? Then it was useless.
- Please, a couple more times. - It's no use.
I need to write a message To find him.
You want to write a notice.
There's no address, telephone number, Pager number, mobile phone.
How can they contact you?
Who has time to write?
No one will write to you, Even if they know something.
The writing is too light. Who can read that?
It's a waste of time.
What?
Do whatever you like.
You can go to the police. File a report and they'll look for him.
No, that won't work either. They're too busy.
But it will be very small. No one will see it.
Hey, I know.
That's the best way to go.
Where is the station?
It's very far. I am not sure.
That way.
Where are you going?
What are you doing?
I am a substitute From shuixian primary school.
I don't want to hear this. Sign in.
No one will read it. I never do.
Can you show me some I.D.?
Go to the ad department.
I don't have I.D.
- A letter from yourvillage? - No.
- A letter from your school? - No.
- Your student I.D. then. - I don't have one.
No student I.D.?
You say you are a teacher From the mountains.
How can I let you in Without any I.D.?
Please let me in.
- Please let me in tosee. - No.
- Let me in. - Listen to me.
You want to go to The ad department.
No problem.
How can I let you in?
I can't just let you in.
You understand?
- Zhang Huike is lost-- - What's that got to do with me?
Please let me in.
No!
Please let me in.
You know the price of an ad?
You don't have a cent?
What's the point of letting you in? You are a joke.
What should you do?
Unless you're related To the station manager.
I'll go then.
- What are you doing? - I am looking for the station manager.
You need a note From the front desk.
Did you hear me?
Can you tell him to let me in?
I already told you. It's his decision.
You don't have any I.D.
You just don't listen.
You think it's that simple?
Go away.
Stop causing trouble.
Okay.
I want to wait For the station manager.
You want to wait? here?
Let's see how long you can wait.
Go outside and wait. Stand outside the gate.
You can wait As long as you like.
We are very busy.
Are you the station manager?
No.
- Are you the station manager? - Station manager?
What station manager? no.
You've made a mistake.
Come here, kid. Come in.
Give him something to eat.
Are you hungry?.
You can't bother the customers.
You will hurt my business.
If you are hungry, come in here.
After you eat You can help me wash dishes.
Remember to stay away From the customers.
Okay.
Hey, kid.
Wake up.
Why are you sleeping here? You'll catch cold.
Are you okay?.
Get up.
There's a young girl Been looking for you.
Asking everyone.
Been there a whole day. She was there again this morning.
That one with the red shirt?
That's the one.
Go check it out.
She said she is a teacher, Looking for her student.
She wanted to place an ad. But she has no I.D.
I hear she has been waiting A day and a half.
She wanted to wait.
I just follow the rules.
What an attitude!.
You let her wait A day and a half.
Now you say she is crazy. I think you're the crazy one.
I just follow the rules.
- She has no I.D. - So you let her wait?
How could you?
- I will let her in right away. - Forget it! I'll go.
- Are you the station manager? - Yes.
Is there something I can do?
You don't want an ad.
30 seconds costs 600 yuan.
That's money you don't have.
But the station manager wants to help. We have a plan.
We have a show called "Today In China."
It's our highest rated show.
You'll be our guest On education in the countryside.
We'll mention your student. It's sure to work.
Education standards Have reached new levels.
Knowledge has increased...
With the mandated 9 years of school.
But for some It's more difficult.
Especially in the rural areas.
They don't have The necessary tools.
And lots of children, for many reasons, Can't go to school.
Today, I am honored to introduce...
A special guest...
Who will talk about Education in the countryside.
I have here Miss Wei from Shuixian viillage primary school.
Can you tell us about...
The situation at your school?
Miss Wei is a little nervous.
Zhang huike is A third grade student at shuixian.
His mother is ill And the family owes money.
He came to work To pay their debt.
To find Zhang Huike...
So he can go back to school.
More and more students
Don't be nervous.
Their families are poor.
Why must you find Zhang Huike?
Why are you looking for him?
Zhang huike's situation Is more and more common.
Help them go back to school.
We need to help The coming generations.
Can you say something To our audience?
Imagine that Zhang Huike Is listening to you.
He must miss you very much.
Zhang huike...
Where did you go?
I am so worried.
Why don'tyou come back?
Yes? tell us the time.
We are still looking for him.
What was he wearing?
Come here.
Watch this. Is that you?
You watch.
We are almost there.
About finding Zhang Huike?
I am very happy.
Zhang huike...
Do you think Miss Wei Is a good teacher?.
- Yes. - How will you repay her?.
When I finish studying...
Finish high school...
I have to repay her.
What is good about it?
What's the most lasting impression?
I will always remember that.
Teacher Wei brought Zhang huike back.
The whole village Is here to celebrate.
I am very happy.
I am happy Zhang Huike is back.
Did you know she went Looking for Zhang Huike?
I didn't know. She said she wanted to go.
I said no, So she went on her own.
I was very worried That shew ouldn't come back.
What will you do with all this?
Give them to the students.
Let the students use them.
They should use them to learn.
And about the primary school, So they donated money.
As the mayor...
With money, We can do many good things.
This school is old.
- It leaks when it rains. - How old is the school?
I want to build a new school.
The words you write Will be very pretty.
Write something!
Let's save it for teacher Gao.
Write something!
I want to write something too.
But only one!.
"Happiness."
"Water."
"Name."
"Diligence."
Come on.
Come here.
Teacher, can I write More than one?
Go ahead.
"Teacher Wei."
"Home."