-He’s always bullying me. -How is your little brother bullying you?
Bring him inside to get some water.
-Go, drink some water. -Miss An.
Don’t wash that. Didn’t I say I’d do the laundry?
-Come, take a break. -You’re just trying to sound nice.
You get back and it's just been finished. How convenient!
How would I know? I don't have a third eye.
Your belly is much bigger this time. You think it could it be twins?
You must be dreaming. You think just anyone can have twins?
Your sister gave birth to twins, so why can’t you?
That’s because Mr. Ou was capable of it. Are you capable?
Right, I almost forgot about Mr. Ou.
Mr. Ou is capable. I guess shouldn’t be envious.
I’ll do it... it’s done.
What is it? Is there a problem?
Miss An, I think I’m hearing two fetal heartbeats.
What does that mean?
What does it mean? It means there are two babies, you have twins.
How is that possible?
Why wouldn't it be possible? If others can have them, why can't you?
THE ISLAND IS OUR HOME DEFEND THE COAST OF THE MOTHERLAND
Did you go for the checkup?
That's become her habit.
Let's go.
The smoke won’t harm you. Tell me, what’s the result?
It was nothing.
Why? Is there a problem?
-There’s a huge problem. -What is it? What is it?
We're having twins. There will be two babies.
Are you serious?
Don't I look serious to you? What else can I say?
Don’t go yet. I’m not done talking.
What else would you like to say?
I want to ask, is it true?
Are they boys or girls?
I was only told there are two heartbeats. I don’t know if they're boys or girls.
Great! This is great! Mr. Ou can tease me no longer.
What’s with the sigh? Aren't you happy to have twins?
What’s there to be happy about? Who will take care of them?
No one wants you to hurry back to work.
It's such a rare opportunity. I can’t give it up.
Shall I stay home and do nothing and totally depend on you?
I can take care of you. Why would you hurry back to work?
And out of all occupations, a teacher?
All right, stop all this nonsense.
Who’d be taking care of our babies? Who’d do the post-natal care for me?
You?
You must be dreaming.
You want a Chief of Staff like me to take care of your post-natal?
-Not even if I had twins? -Not even if you had octuplets.
Walk slowly. Don’t strain my babies’ waist.
Shouldn't you be worrying about me straining my waist?
Why should I worry about that?
Watch it. We're not at home.
Do you think this would work?
For post-natal care, let your sister An Xin take care of you.
After that, I’ll let my sister Dehua take care of our kids.
Why must my sister help out? Can’t your sister do it?
She can’t do any delicate work.
I wouldn't be comfortable letting her take care of your post-natal.
It’d be even worse if both of you ended up in a fight.
Your sister is different. She’s attentive and capable.
Besides, she’s experienced because she has twins of her own.
I was wondering why you've been so nice to them.
Of course you have other intentions. You’re such a slippery old fish.
What are you saying? What other intentions would I have?
I’m not God. How could I have known that you’d be having twins?
Nonsense!
Watch out.
Slow down, both of you.
Miss An.
-Do you feel heavy? -What do you think?
After finding out it's a double log, I can’t imagine how tired you are.
-Double log? That sounds ridiculous. -What’s ridiculous about it?
If it’s a boy and a girl--
-Hi, teacher. -Hi.
If you’re having a mixed pair, we usually call them a flower log.
So, are you having a double log?
-Could I be that lucky? -Hi, teacher.
Hi.
Do you have some time in the afternoon? Come and have coffee at my place.
Coffee?
Sure, I’m not doing anything else. I'll have coffee at your place.
Will your man be at home?
What do you mean my "man?" He's my husband.
It’s the same thing.
Don’t you ask who it is first?
On this island, who’d knock other than you and me?
Do you have to ask?
Are they hanging out together?
My goodness!
This is beautiful.
I like all of them.
I want to wear all of them.
These are beautiful.
You say very nice things.
What about this? It's nice, and it'll look good on you.
I...
Or maybe I should wear this? I like this better.
It’s up to you.
You get changed. I’ll make some coffee.
When would I ever be able to live a life like this?
Hurry up!
Coming!
Are you done?
Hurry up!
Okay, okay.
You look beautiful.
Turn around.
You look beautiful. Come...
What are they doing?
You look like a fairy. Sit down.
Enjoy, please.
What do you think? Is it good?
It’s delicious.
It’s awesome to live a life like this.
This feeling of enjoying coffee is awesome.
Your place has a pleasant ambiance.
It’s like...
It’s like in a movie.
You think this place has that ambiance? You haven’t seen truly nice places then.
That’s for sure. I can’t compare with you.
Where were you born? Where was I born?
Where did you grow up? Where did I grow up?
Don’t say that. You can’t say that.
It’s not good for either of us.
I’m just saying. I won’t say it elsewhere.
Well, you can’t say it here, either. Don’t you know the walls have ears?
You know, my neighbor was rural director of the Women's Rescue Association.
She’s not easy to deal with.
It’ll become a big issue if she overhears.
I need to watch my mouth then.
Look, it gave me goose bumps.
Really?
It’s true. Look at this.
Your neighbor seems like a scary person.
She’s not on the rooftop today. When she’s there...
Isn’t that Miss Ge?
We don’t have class this afternoon. She’s here to hang out with me.
My goodness! Is drinking water your way of having fun and hanging out?
You should come and hang out with us too.
Okay, I’ll be right there.
What should I do when she’s here?
What do you mean? Just act normal and don’t do anything you shouldn’t.
What should I say to her?
Anything you should say and nothing that you shouldn’t.
-Where are you going? -I’m going to get a cup for her.
See? I told you no one knocks.
Where is Miss An going?
To get a cup for you.
I’m not thirsty. I don’t need water. You don’t have to get it!
-Sit down, sit. -Okay.
Sit down.
Wang Haiyang has mentioned you a lot lately.
Really?
What did he say?
He said you’re good at singing and painting, too.
It's nothing. It's just ordinary painting.
My goodness!
You have long braids.
How do you wash them?
I just wash them a little by little.
Isn't it inconvenient? Just cut them.
That pair of braids would be worth a lot of money.
Gosh! It's the color of mud. What is this?
Is this drinkable?
It's coffee, and it’s quite delicious.
My goodness!
You drink this? Why do you drink this?
You can’t drink it in such big gulps. Take a sip and enjoy its taste.
My goodness! I’m not drinking it. I wouldn't drink it if you paid me.
What should I do?
-Is this expensive? -It’s okay, here.
It’ll get you another cup.
Gosh! Is she just here to break my cups?
Here, this is for you.
Can you guess what I drank at Miss An’s place this afternoon?
What did you drink?
What... what was it again?
What was it called?
I’m so forgetful. I spent the whole afternoon memorizing it,
just to tell you all about it.
But now that you guys are here, I can’t remember at all.
Think hard. What did you drink?
I’m thinking, okay?
I can’t remember. Eat up.
Mom, think about it.
Forget about it. Eat up.
I remember now. I met Miss Ge this afternoon.
She said you’re smart and a quick learner.
-That’s for sure. What else? -What else?
She said you’re careless and never get full marks in exams.
Haiyang, I’m telling you.
If you don’t stop being so careless, you'll have a hard time.
You’ll suffer losses.
Suffer my shit.
-What did you say? -Why are you talking back? Naughty boy!
Eat up, eat up.
Why listen to the nonsense of that fisherman’s daughter?
Is she qualified to say I’m careless? She's careless herself.
She taught us to sing a song. It took her three whole lessons to do it.
You don't think it's because you’re stupid and you can’t learn to sing it?
What do you mean we can’t learn? She doesn’t know how to teach.
She couldn’t figure out which class had learned it and which class hadn’t.
How could she say I’m careless?
Why didn’t you just remind her?
Why would we want to remind her? It’s better if she messes it up.
We don't like music lessons and learning new songs anyway.
You brats know nothing at all.
You're lucky to have a pretty teacher to teach you sing, you know.
What’s the point? She can’t even get married. She’s just an old spinster.
-You brat! Do you want me to hit you? -That’s right.
She is an old spinster!
She’s too picky. She might just settle and marry an ugly man in the future.
-Will you stop that? -All right, all right.
Even the food couldn’t stuff your mouth.
Here, have a peanut. That’ll shut your mouth.
You’re such a brat.
Come... Stop... Let me do it.
Come here...
Your body gets heavier each day.
Perhaps we should call Dehua over as soon as possible.
-You can’t do this alone. -It’s up to you.
-I’ll dispatch a telegram to her, okay? -Okay.
You should get a ladder at home.
-Why do you need a ladder? -Why do you think?
Are you planning on checking the tiles on the roof?
I’d like to look at the scenery from the rooftop, too.
I want to watch the sunrise and the sunset,
the smoke curling upwards from the chimney and the ebb and flow of the sea.
Now that you’re a language teacher, your standard of speech is getting higher.
-Can you do that? -Sure.
I’ll fulfill Miss An’s demand. I’ll get a ladder for you tomorrow.
But make sure you're careful and don’t fall.
Don’t forget there are three of you now.
Don't worry, I won’t fall.
Hey, why do you care only about your kids?
Mom, when will Auntie be here? I want to pick her up at the dock.
Me too... I want to go to the dock, too.
It’s windy. The boat might not sail on schedule.
I’ll make a call and ask.
Hello, telephone exchange? Connect me to the dock.
I brought the water.
How much have you written, An Ran?
-Zhang, is this where they’re staying? -That’s right. This is the place.
-This is the place? -Yes.
Yes... this is the place.
Dehua? What brings you here?
Goodness! What happened to you?
-I changed a lot, huh? -Of course!
I wouldn’t even recognize you if I saw you out there.
-Really? I’m getting old. -Continue with your homework.
How did you age so much?
Is this... is this Brother-in-law?
Yes, do you not recognize him?
I recognize him, but what happened to him?
-What do you mean, what happened? -I have no idea.
You just don’t look the same.
Who’s this?
My brother sent him to pick me up.
My third brother told me to stay at your place tonight.
Don’t just stand there. Come in, please. Please come in.
I’m not going in. I’ll pick you up tomorrow before the boat sails.
-You may go now, Zhang. -All right, I’ll get going.
-Have some water. -I’m good, I’m good.
-I’m good. -Thanks.
-You must be tired. -Not at all.
How did all of you end up here,
living in a house like this?
Brother-in-law doesn’t look happy. Is he not willing to let me stay?
No, that’s impossible. That’s just how he usually is.
He's just shy when he sees a stranger. Come on, sit down.
He doesn’t talk? I remember him talking a lot.
That was in the past. He seldom talks now.
He must’ve spoken too much in the past, and now he’s out of words.
We didn’t know you were coming. We didn’t prepare anything.
I hope you don't mind.
It’s okay. I’ll eat whatever you eat. I don’t mind.
Please, sit on the kang.
We don’t sleep on a kang at home. I’m not used to eating by it.
I’ll just sit on the edge of it. I can sit here.
You have two beautiful girls.
It’d be nice if my sister-in-law could give birth to such beautiful girls.
Your sister-in-law is pretty. I’m sure her children will be beautiful.
What are you laughing about?
My brother is always envious of your twins.
Now they’ll also be having twins, he won’t be envious anymore.
You shouldn’t be like this.
How should I be then?
You shouldn’t be so half-hearted. No matter what, she’s a guest.
Is this how you treat a guest? Luckily, she’s a care-free person.
If it was someone who wasn't, they’d be upset already.
-That woman is snoring so loudly. -Why can’t a woman snore?
Why don’t you ever snore?
I haven't done it since I was little.
You had a good upbringing.
What does it have to do with upbringing?
If not that, what does it have to do with?
How should I know what it has to do with?
All right, go to sleep. We need to wake up early tomorrow.
Stop that sighing.
Even the girls are sighing with you now.
Why don’t...
you just go with her.
There’s still half a month till she's due. It’s too early to go yet.
Why bother with late or early? She always delivers before it's due.
If the weather worsens in two days, you won’t be able to leave.
I guess you’re right. I’ll leave with her tomorrow.
Just go. I'll feel relieved if you go early.
You won’t be at ease if I don’t go? What are you worried about?
My wife will be doing post-natal care for someone. How can I feel at ease?
What do they think of us? What do they take you for?
Are you their maid, or their mother?
Why do you say that? What maid or mother?
I’m just going to take care of my sister.
-Maid? Mother? -Isn’t it the same thing?
If it were you having a baby,
would that An Jie come and take care of you?
Go to sleep.
Mom, I don’t want you to go.
Me, too. Don’t go, Mom.
Look at you girls.
Your mom isn't going to some landlord or moneybags’ home.
She’s going to your aunt’s. She won’t suffer over there.
All right, all right, go home now.
Come on, let’s get on board.
Take care of your dad.
Goodbye, Mom.
Come back soon.
-Goodbye, Mom. -Goodbye.
Just vomit. It’s okay.
An Xin, here, have some water.
An Xin.
How do you feel?
Thank you, Dehua.
We’re relatives. You don’t have to thank me.
-Don’t you feel dizzy? -I’m not dizzy at all. I’m all right.
-Your balance function is good. -What’s that?
Everything about you is good.
Come, sit down and rest.
Junqing, isn’t that beautiful?
Mom, who's better? Your sister or Dad’s sister?
-Ask your Dad. -Dad, tell me.
Do I have to say? Your mom’s sister is better for sure.
Don’t listen to your dad’s nonsense. Both of your aunts are great.
I’m asking who is first and who is second.
Both of them are first.
Aren’t you a language teacher? Just say they both rank number one.
-You are civilized, I’m not. -That’s for sure.
I graduated top of my class from the naval artillery academy.
What about you? Where did you graduate?
Why aren’t you answering?
I graduated from a missionary school.
Lower your voice.
-Why? -Don’t you find it embarrassing?
Are you angry?
I’m joking. I'm not being serious.
Watch out.
Come, hold this, do you feel better?
-Guoqing, the boat is here. -Yes.
Look! The boat is coming.
An Xin, look!
My brother, my nephews, and my sister-in-law!
My sister-in-law’s belly is huge. She’s really having twins!
Brother! I’m here!
Aunt!
Brother, Guoqing, I’m here!
Junqing! Brother!
Look over there!
Aunt! Aunt!
Your sister is number one and my sister is number two.
You didn’t stick to the principle. Why must you say they're ranked the same?
What are you laughing at?
It was nothing.
-Nothing? -We're happy and we laugh. We’re happy.
What are you happy about?
We’re happy because of the new film we're going to watch tonight.
She’s almost due to give birth. How can she still look so good?
She’s pretty. Her teeth are sparkling white.
Shall we shout 121 to her?
That’s not a good idea.
It’ll be embarrassing if the others hear it.
Why? She wouldn’t know we’re calling her 121.
I'm going to count to three and we’ll shout 121 together.
One, two, three...
One, two, one!
A bunch of crazy girls.
-What are they shouting? -A code.
-Why did they shout out a code? -Yeah, why did they shout out a code?
Sister-in-law!
Aunt! Aunt!
Brother, sister-in-law!
-Aunt, I missed you. -Greet your aunt.
-Aunt! -You’re all grown up.
Were you seasick?
I wasn’t seasick. Didn’t vomit at all. An Xin was the one who suffered.
-An Xin, sorry for all the trouble. -I’m fine, I’m fine.
Dehua, you must be tired.
I didn’t vomit. I’m not tired at all.
Let’s go.
Guoqing.
Sis, thank you.
Don’t thank me. We're family.
-Is Brother-in-law not happy about it? -No, he’s pretty happy.
Pretty happy? That means he’s not really happy.
I misspoke. He’s not pretty happy, he's really happy.
I don’t believe that. Can he be happy about this?
Thank you. Thank you on behalf of your sister-in-law.
-Why say thank you when it's family? -I have to express my gratitude.
Your sister-in-law is especially grateful to you.
-Why is she grateful to me? -Why do you think?
I thought she was still angry with me, and I'd never see her again!
-Why? -Why do you think?
Why are you laughing?
Happiness, I'm laughing because I’m happy.
Well then, keep laughing.
Gosh!
Aunt, please come in. Our home is great. Come in.
What a big courtyard you have!
This must be about an acre. We can plant lots of vegetables here.
The house is big. There are many rooms. Look!
Goodness! Why are there so many doors?
-Well, because there are many rooms! -Can I have a room for myself?
Of course, pick any room you like.
I can’t choose whatever I want. An Xin should pick her room first.
She's a guest. She should pick first.
Aren’t you a guest, too?
Why am I a guest?
Isn’t this the Jiang family's home? Isn’t my last name Jiang?
Come, show your aunt around. Show her your rooms. Who will sleep here?
I have something to discuss with you.
What is it?
What are you nervous about? I haven’t started talking.
Yes.
I haven't felt at ease ever since Dehua’s got here.
Why is that?
Why do you ask so knowingly?
Miss An,
you are now the people’s teacher and you must act like one.
Don’t bicker over some trivial matter and tarnish your professional image.
Don’t you worry.
This is the home of the Jiang family, not the An family.
As a guest, I won’t reverse the positions of the host and guest.
You made a good decision.
Just think of yourself as a guest.
Don't work hard or worry about anything.
I just want you to have an easy delivery
and raise my children well.
That’d be great, don’t you agree?
Sounds good.
Sounds good, huh? Tell me if you need anything.
As best as I can, I’ll definitely get it done. Tell me.
I forgot. I forgot what I wanted to say.
Well then, we’ll talk later. Go to sleep.
I remember it now.
What is it?
You’re going to sleep alone tonight. I’m going to sleep with my sister.
Can I?
It’s not something that we need to discuss.
But you have to promise me it's just for tonight, no more than that.
Why do you enjoy pinching me so much?
Look... I’m black and blue everywhere.
Do you know what the Commander-in-Chief said about me?
What did he say?
He said...
I can now be rated as a third-class, B-grade disabled soldier.
Dehua said Brother-in-law seems to have changed a lot.
What else did she say?
Nothing.
That’s impossible. Was that really all she said?
She said...
although your house is small, it’s very clean.
Even the blanket has a pleasant smell, like soap.
She also said...
seeing your family with only cornbread to eat makes her sad.
She said your daughters look beautiful and they look like you.
She also said you're kind, capable, and good-tempered.
She was actually implying that you're much better than me, okay?
Why aren’t you saying anything? Didn’t you say you wanted to talk?
What do you want me to say?
What can I talk about?
Do you want to hear of my hardships and suffering over the years?
Or how unhappy our family is? Or how we live a life of poverty?
You want to hear about that?
You’re speechless now, huh?
Should I just talk to myself?
Forget it. Let’s stop talking and go to sleep.
Let’s go to sleep.
No, I’m not done talking. I haven’t said all I have to say.
You’re finally back to your old self again.
I hate seeing how meek and resigned you've become.
You hate that I’m meek and resigned?
I feel bad actually.
It’s true, Sis. Seeing how you are now...
makes me really sad.
The thought of you suffering in that place hurts me.
The thought that we're so close but I'm unable to visit very often...
makes me really sad. It’s true.
-I’m serious, Sis. -I believe you, I believe you.
In fact, when you came to visit us in that situation,
we were really touched.
I was afraid to visit you at first.
I couldn’t even tell Jiang Defu about Brother-in-law.
He went to Heishan Island for a work inspection...
and saw Brother-in-law at the dock.
He saw Brother-in-law carrying the sacks and felt awful about it.
He was furious with me and blamed me for not telling him about it.
He blamed himself for not being able to visit you guys.
He even scolded me.
He said, “Aren’t you sisters?”
“Shouldn’t you care for each other?”
Why did you sleep there?
-Why can’t I sleep here? -Isn’t that room for An Xin?
So, I can’t sleep in this room because it’s for An Xin?
-Where did An Xin sleep? -She was with An Jie last night.
Why did you allow them to sleep together?
Why can’t sisters sleep together?
If they sleep together, they're going to badmouth me.
What would they badmouth you?
I badmouthed An Xin. I spoke to your wife about her.
-Would she not tell her sister? -You idiot!
Why would you badmouth An Xin in front of An Jie?
Why dig your own grave? You were asking for trouble.
Serves you right! They should badmouth you.
Right? I’m sure they’d badmouth me.
I noticed something.
You're the contradiction, the principal contradiction.
What contradiction? I just got here and I'm the contradiction?
You're the principal contradiction. You play the largest role.
I'm this and I'm that. What about your wife?
She did nothing and she isn’t anything.
She’s the opposite of a contradiction.
She's no better than you. She's the secondary contradiction.
Who's the secondary contradiction?
You’re awake?
I’m asking you, who's the secondary contradiction?
He said you're the secondary contradiction.
He said I'm the principal contradiction.
What are you then?
I am nothing.
I am nothing, okay?
-An Xin, you’re awake. -Thanks for making room for me.
We hadn't chatted like that for so long. We had a good time talking.
It’s good to hear that.
Why don’t you continue your chat tonight?
Didn’t you say only for a night?
Why did you tell her everything?
Aren’t you the sister of the Chief of Staff?
Yes, I am.
I can guess from the look. I can’t be wrong.
What can’t be wrong?
You came with Miss An’s sister, didn’t you?
I mean, I can’t be wrong about you two.
I’m living next door. Come and visit when you have time.
Good gracious! Aren’t you tired?
My goodness! It’s just a bucket of water.
Don’t you have a water supply already? Why are you fetching water?
Water from the well tastes better and it's sweeter. Remember to visit!
-What are you looking at? -Who is she?
That’s Mr. Wang’s wife. You can call her Sister or Madam.
She reminds me of Xiu’e.
-Who? Who did she remind you of? -Wang Xiu'e, Mr. Ding’s wife.
This is no good. You found another ally.
What does an ally mean?
People who do bad things together.
Do bad things? Who do you think I am?
I’m back.
Mom is back!
Mom, you’re back!
-Did you listen to your aunt at home? -Yes.
-You’re home. -You washed so many again?
-You must be tired. -I’m fine.
Subtitle translation by Loretta Kok