-Where are you going? -To the toilet.
The toilet is over there.
Take a look.
What's so funny about it?
Men from your family are such a bad influence on ours.
I call this a peaceful evolution.
I asked you to persuade him to behave,
but instead, you got led into nowhere.
Look at you. It's so easy to drag you into trouble.
Who dragged me into trouble? What trouble am I in?
What did you pick up from Mr. Ou?
Wearing pajamas and hats,
these are all habits of the bourgeoisie.
Where is your old spirit of a veteran cadre?
What's a veteran cadre supposed to be like?
A veteran cadre should lead a plain and hardworking life.
We've been that way our whole lives.
We're already counting our days, you still want us to live a tough life?
It's a merit of our party and military to lead a plain and hardworking life.
Our party and military?
How can you represent our party and military?
Who are you to talk about the party and military?
I've been married to you for life.
Isn't it natural for me to be influenced by communist ideas?
Why can't I talk about our party and military?
It's our party and military after all.
You talk like a communist role model now.
Why don't you apply to join the party? I can help with the referral.
If I need to join the party, I don't need you to refer me.
Who on earth knows you better than I do?
You may know me well, but I don't know you well anymore.
When you came back wearing a hat, I almost failed to recognize you.
I don't mean to be mean, but you're falling behind the times,
so far behind.
The times are changing, and we have to catch up with them.
Otherwise, we are bound to fall behind.
-The same goes to your sister too. -How about my sister now?
Your sister... is quite petty sometimes.
Mr. Ou was just having some chitchat with that online friend,
they haven't even met. It was just over the internet.
How intimate could that be?
Your sister should turn a blind eye to it.
She's too old to get jealous of another woman.
Don't you think so?
Bugger off.
You tried to teach Mr. Ou a lesson,
but instead Mr. Ou gave you a lesson and you became an old fool.
Now you're only talking nonsense.
-What's wrong with you? -I have to make them leave.
I can't let them stay any longer.
The more you hang out with Mr. Ou, the more like him you become.
Having a stroll?
-Been fishing? -Let me take a look, how many you got?
Let me see.
These are all tiny fish. Can you even eat them?
I didn't ask them to get on my hook.
You could have just released them... just to be humane.
I think it's nicer to fish on islands.
The fish are big and easy to catch. They just keep coming.
Tell me about it. I do miss that island so much.
I miss that place so much.
-What do you miss about it? -Certainly, I miss it.
The picturesque scenery, the refreshing air,
and most importantly, the simple but passionate fishermen.
Didn't they look down on you, and give you a hard time?
You bet. They did at the beginning.
Later on, they realized Mr. Ou is not at all a bad person
and started to get friendly with me,
and take care of me.
Later on, they even protected me. How many years have passed since then?
-I miss them sometimes. -That's easy, just pay them a visit.
-Really? When? -Whenever you want.
Is it not easy to arrange?
Jiang, let's visit the island together.
Let's look into it.
Indeed, now that his son-in-law is in the garrison area committee,
he's as powerful as he was before he retired.
True.
Let's make a trip now? We'll set out tomorrow, okay?
Ding, let me tell you.
You can really catch some fish from the deck down there.
-You can't. -You can.
Shall we go to the front?
-Want to go to the front? -No.
I'll have a look.
Time flies, time passes in the blink of an eye.
Indeed.
The four of us were desperate knowing we'd been sent to the island.
We boarded a shabby fisherman's boat.
We had nowhere to sit or stand because there were fish nets everywhere.
I leaned on one of the nets with my kid in my arms.
The fish net stank.
It made me throw up.
The four of us all threw up.
Our faces were as pale as the dead.
Sister.
I think I've had a lucky life compared to yours.
You're not only lucky, you have a very happy life too.
Your life is happier than most people's.
-It's not funny. -How about that?
-He didn't find the joke funny. -Not funny.
My effort didn't go in vain.
Just laugh yourself.
Why did the island suddenly come to my mind?
Uncle said he missed the island.
Is there anything to be missed?
It's a memorable place where you grew up.
I don't miss it at all.
I don't want to remember my days on the island.
It makes me sad.
I know.
Do you still have relatives on the island?
No.
My only niece got married and moved to Dalian.
Those who stayed are all distant relatives.
-Let's go to the front of the ship. -Look at your uncle.
It feels like sailing through the wind when standing at the front.
Why are they so enthusiastic about returning to the island?
People think differently.
Some are more nostalgic for the past than others.
You call this nostalgic? I call that being vengeful.
That is my mother, and that is my father,
-together with my aunt. Look over there. -Principal Jiang, I saw them.
I need no introduction, I recognize all of them.
-I'm just too excited. -Here they come.
-Mom -Come over.
Aunt.
Aunt Ge.
It has changed.
Sister.
-Mom. -Isn't this the house of sister-in-law?
Now it is your niece's home.
You little girl.
Isn't this house too luxurious for a young girl?
Aunt, thank you.
I'm not the one to thank. You should thank your husband.
Come over.
-A new iron gate? -We changed it.
-Father. -Tianzhu.
Why aren't you growing vegetables anymore?
Do you think the island is still like the old days?
Like you still need to grow your own vegetables?
It's not a question of having enough to eat or not.
It's about building your own island.
Yes, I will correct myself and start growing vegetables.
Eggplants, chili and tomatoes.
You can't grow vegetables alone, you need some flowers and plants too.
They beautify the environment and make you calm.
All right mother, I will take care of that.
Wait for me.
-Dehua -What you're doing there?
-I want to take a look. -Watch out.
The higher you climb, the harder you fall.
-Come on in and have some tea. -Things look the same.
It feels like old times.
-Since when did you become so nostalgic? -Look, everything looks the same.
It's like going back in time.
Old scenes bring back memories.
It's refreshing up here.
Magnificent.
Overlooking the blue ocean, with chimney smoke under your eyes.
What are you laughing at? You look like a bunch of fools.
How's it going, Wang? Did you catch anything?
This is too small.
Keep trying, you'll get it soon.
Bring it forward.
-Don't panic. -No…
Align the front and back sights.
Just bear that in mind, you get it?
I got it, I'm just a bit nervous.
Why so? That's only a target, not a human being.
I thought you were better than that.
Come on.
Chiefs, let's start.
Ready to shoot.
Look at that.
You sure your husband is all right?
My husband?
I don't boast of anything else, but when it comes to shooting,
I'd say he's a very good marksman.
The way you hold the pistol is wrong.
It's over soon, why don't you mind your own business?
The way you shoot would rather put you in risk.
Looking good, Mr. Ou.
You shot all the bullets, well done.
My goal was just to hit all the targets.
It's fine if you missed targets, it's your first time anyway.
Chief, Target no. 4.
Chief, Target no. 3.
Chief, Target no. 2.
Chief, Target no. 1.
What's wrong? Why are two missing?
Chief, I guess they missed the target.
I missed? Nonsense, how would that be possible?
Buddy, how does it look?
Why are you tearing it up? Didn't you shoot well?
My gun was faulty. Something's wrong with the sight bead.
Stop blaming the hardware.
The tenth ring.
I shot the tenth ring! The tenth ring!
I shot the tenth ring.
-Mr. Ou, look. -The tenth ring.
-Here. -One, two, three, four, five.
Mr. Ou, not bad.
-You didn't miss the target. -Come on,
it's only pure luck.
Luck is also a talent.
Commander Jiang.
How many times did you hit the tenth ring?
You asked the wrong question.
It's okay, commander.
Even professionals make mistakes.
Leave me alone, I don't need you to comfort me.
-I'll keep this as a souvenir. -How was it?
Not bad.
-Who's the best? -More or less the same.
You can't be as good as my brother.
Bro, were you the best?
You better shut up.
-Sit down. -Look.
You didn't do well?
It's men's stuff. It doesn't concern women.
Look at the tenth ring I hit.
Why are you laughing?
Hasn't it been ages since the last time you talked like this?
Actually, it feels rather warm to hear that again.
Nonsense.
An old man lets loose some youthful wildness.
Left hand leads the yellow dog, right hand holds the grey eagle.
Satin hat and marten cloak. A thousand horses sweep over a flat hill.
The whole city has followed its governor.
Hence, he shall shoot the tiger in person. Wait and be surprised.
Look at him. Isn't he not mature enough for his age?
I'd say that is exactly why he's adorable.
He's adorable? Hey Jiang, is he adorable?
At least he's not annoying.
Hey, An Xin,
there!
Do you still recall the ride on the shabby fishing boat back then?
There, the island on the right!
-We are there again. -All right, I saw it.
-Stop yelling. -Does it ring a bell?
-Here I come. -My uncle is so adorable.
-Is he? In what respect? -In all respects.
I like this uncle so much.
Aunt, it must be great to get married to someone like Uncle.
Yes, it has been great.
What's going on?
Let me take a look.
All civilians with only a few soldiers.
Who are they welcoming?
Isn't that for us?
WELCOME BACK TO THE ISLAND MR. OU AND AN XIN
See, it's obviously not for you.
It's for welcoming that rightist.
Who are these people? Can they tell black from white?
Hey An Xin,
Are those people waiting for me?
You wish.
Looks like Mr. Ou has quite a good reputation here.
It's just hype from a bunch of fishermen.
They are here for me.
Who didn't believe so? Look at that banner.
My name is on it.
Here I am.
Jiang.
Look, they are here for me.
Mom, what is it? Feeling bitter?
Why would I need to?
Look at how passionately they welcomed my uncle. Do you feel annoyed?
Your dad and his friends are not as popular.
The troops don't do this sort of thing.
If they did, it would be ten times as lively!
Who are those people?
They have no principles at all.
How can they welcome a rightist in this festive manner?
This is the sweet thing about the public.
Pitying the weak instead of flattering the powerful.
Is he a weak one?
-Mum. -I'm not going, you guys go ahead.
I'll wait on the ship.
Buddy, what do you think?
Let's stay here too.
Let's not be benefited from Mr. Ou's glory.
We'll also wait on the ship.
You are like foxes who claim the grapes are sour.
That's not me.
How about you?
You either go and join them, or shut up.
Why should I go if you're staying?
Why aren't you coming down?
We're not going, you can go ahead.
-Why? -Why are you laughing?
They're so funny.
They're jealous of my uncle and act like children.
Why are you laughing? Let's get off the ship now.
We're not going, you can go ahead.
Why not?
The jealousy is making us feeling sick.
What on earth are you talking about?
Let's go, aunt.
You're such a grown-up girl now.
Jiang, Ding, Wang.
Be quick, what are you waiting for?
What did he call me?
He called you Wang.
-Jiang, Wang. -Who is he to call me Wang?
-Hurry up. -Who can call you Wang then?
Anyone but him.
Jiang, Wang.
Chiefs, we're commander and coach of the third platoon.
-Chiefs, we came to greet you. -We're not going.
Wang.
-Chiefs? -We're no longer chiefs.
Just go.
Uncle.
They're not going, leave them alone.
-Hurry up, we'll wait for you on the ship. -Why aren't they coming?
They're not feeling well.
They were fine just now.
Why did they get sick together suddenly?
They're jealous.
Jealous?
Jiang.
Don't be jealous, come and eat some crab.
We've prepared some crabs.
Mr. Ou, what did you say?
Don't be jealous, come and eat some crabs.
-Who said we're jealous? -Your wife.
-Just come down. -My wife?
-Just join us. -You guys go ahead.
Come back soon.
-Come with us. -What happened?
They're not coming.
Everyone's waiting for them.
We've prepared a big meal.
Sister.
We're staying for a few days, or else you go back first?
A few days? How many days?
Three days.
-You can go home first. -Just go ahead.
-Take care. -Sure.
We have plenty of seafood.
Bye.
Have fun at the party.
Why is it so loud?
They're rolling the drum to bid us farewell.
Jiang. Jiang.
He's looking for you.
You're too kind to the rightist.
What?
-I'm staying here for a few days. -You're not leaving?
-Look at them, how can I go? -Just come along.
We've prepared food and drinks.
-Right. -Just come along.
Let's go, they're not coming.
See you then.
You'll miss out on the delicacy. Let's go.
Set the sail.
Are you tired?
-You're back? -Yafei.
Let me.
It's okay, give it to me.
There're two people missing.
Forget about them.
What happened?
They asked your aunt and uncle to stay.
Why aren't you staying?
We're the military and the families of the military.
Those gestures are not for us.
True, it's extremely unsophisticated.
So petty-minded.
No one is inviting you to stay anyway.
Shut up.
How dare you tell Mr. Ou that we're jealous.
Watch your mouth and mind your words.
It's not me, it was your wife.
Was it true?
Let's go. Hop in the car.
Got anything nice?
Some garlic, chives, and meat.
Mr. Ou is coming back, we'll prepare some dumplings.
Can I come home for dinner?
Sure, be my guest.
Thanks, see you then.
Where are you going?
Why are you laughing?
You're such an unwise bore.
Why are you laughing?
Brother-in-law rushed to the computer once he got home.
Did he?
He didn't have internet on the island.
He gets so nervous about how his stocks are going.
Or he just missed his online friend too much?
Come on.
I just forgot about that thing, why bring it up again?
You're such a…
All right, I won't mention it.
Oh, my heavens!
-I'm making a fortune. -Which stock made it?
All my three stocks earned.
-How much have you made? -70 thousand!
My China Construction Bank stocks alone have earned me 50 thousand!
I need to trade stocks. Brother-in-law, do teach me.
Great, that is actually easy.
I tell you, now even beggars put their money in stocks.
You make money easily.
-Stop fooling around. -Am I not serious?
This is all real, or you ask her.
Is that true?
Yes, it's true.
It's even on the Qingdao news.
-It's all true. -Really?
It's easy to make money trading stocks?
Have a try and you'll see.
I tell you,
as long as you have insider tips, you can hardly lose money.
Do you have any insider tips then?
How could I earn from all my stocks if I didn't?
Think about it.
Where did you get the insider tips from?
You don't need to know.
Anyway, you just need to buy or sell when I tell you to.
If you listen to all my instructions, I'm sure you'll make money.
Great. I'm entering the stock market.
I'm going to trade stocks.
What… did you say?
Didn't you catch it? I'm going to trade stocks.
Did you initiate this?
I'd say I introduced this.
Look what you have introduced here.
Indeed, he hasn't introduced anything good here.
He first led you to buy a top hat, now he introduced stock trading to her.
You are right.
I'm not wearing that hat again, you cannot trade stocks too.
It's your choice to wear the hat or not.
But I'm going to trade stocks.
Damn, he's finally gone.
Father, does anyone see off a guest like this?
This is the way for guest like your uncle.
-What kind of way? -A joyful kind of way.
It's not seeing off a guest, it's sending off a bad spirit.
Jiang.
Come over.
That's all we have for lunch?
Please bear with me for now.
Tonight, I will make you a nice dinner.
All your favorite dishes.
This is looking more improper.
You're getting more obsessed with the stock thing,
you don't even care to cook now.
Success comes with sacrifices. Come here.
One needs to give before taking.
Don't try this on me.
Save your efforts and stop trading stocks then.
I don't really need that money earned from speculation.
Then…
All right…
Then we can just dine out, all right?
The money I make from the stock market can afford us dining out every day.
Come on.
You better save up the money you earn for the day you lose again.
You rarely say any good things. Don't jinx it!
I'll get going. I'm going.
Father.
-When did you come back? -I've been around for a while.
I heard mum was not feeling well so, I came back.
She looked pretty fine this morning trading stocks, what's wrong with her?
-What's wrong? -Her blood pressure is a bit high.
Blood pressure is high… She doesn't have this problem.
The stock market plummeted today, Mum lost a great deal.
How much?
I don't know exactly, but surely quite a sum.
Otherwise, what caused her high blood pressure?
What's wrong with this woman?
I don't care if she squanders her own money.
But now she's just spending my tiny savings.
-See you around. -All right.
Comrade An Jie.
-What's the matter? -I need to talk to you.
-About what? -About your mental state.
You look so washed out lately.
Where's the elegant old lady look?
I feel so defeated.
Isn't this a disgrace to our socialist state?
I'm not in the mood for joking.
I'm not joking with you. I'm trying to encourage you.
You should pick yourself up from where you fell.
Pick myself up?
I don't have the strength.
Aren't you still the vibrant comrade, An Jie?
Is a little failure going to defeat you?
I just discussed this with Father not long ago,
about referring you to the party.
But now look at you. Can just a small defeat stop you?
Be frank with me, how much did you lose?
A year's worth of your father's salary, all gone.
-What? You lost 80, 90 thousand? -Almost 90 thousand.
Not more than 90 thousand.
Father is right, he said you squandered his fortune.
Literally.
I lost a great deal too.
My financial rights got taken away by your father.
I only have ten yuan for daily groceries. How will that be enough?
He even wants meat every day.
True, ten yuan may be enough for some, but not for you.
How can I be in a good mood with only ten yuan at the market?
I understand, surely you feel bad about it.
I've thought it through.
Since I've lost my financial power,
I might as well give up the rest of my power.
What other power do you have?
The power of grocery shopping and cooking. I'm not doing that any more.
I will hand them over to your father.
Would he be fine with that?
There's two options for him, anyway. Share the power or do the chores.
How can he own all the power and do nothing?
Didn't you see, when I had the power I still did all the chores?
Then I look forward to Father cooking and all that.
I'm going to work, Mum.
Jiang, have times changed?
Your wife earns money in the stock market while you maintain the household?
I'm not like you, receiving but never giving.
Why did you buy so much?
Spending a little to buy a lot is a real talent.
Look, guess how much I spent on so much food?
The quality's so bad, they might give it to you for free if you went there late.
For free?
Why don't you go there later and get some free food?
-Show me. -Why would I?
It's your responsibility now, I won't interfere.
Hurry up and prepare lunch.
You're not helping?
I'll come home after practicing the sword dance.
Hurry up.
Lunch is not ready yet?
In a minute, just wait a bit.
That's not the correct attitude.
I never talked to you like that.
I went to work in the old days.
You went out to dance.
Were you working every day?
Also, were you the only one who worked?
Did I survive with your money?
I was exercising.
I didn't do anything unlawful, why were you complaining?
You're not happy seeing me getting healthy?
All right.
You're like an almighty dictator.
I can't argue with you.
Please wait in the living room, lunch will be ready soon.
That's the way to talk.
Come over.
Is it ready?
It's nice to have someone preparing lunch.
What happened? Are we vegetarians now?
You've lost so much money,
you should be glad about just having a meal.
Don't be picky and demanding.
Stop talking about losing money all the time.
I'm able to earn, and I didn't lose with your money.
How much can you afford losing with your low salary?
You lost 90 thousand in one go.
It was less than 90 thousand.
Let's say it's around 80 thousand,
how many years’ worth of salary is that?
The money I've earned in my life is far more than that.
So, you can tie up your neck and stop eating?
How dare you say that?
You have no plan to take care of your wife?
You only know how to pester.
I can't argue with you. Let's eat.
Is this edible?
I can't eat this tasteless food anymore.
I almost passed out when practicing the sword dance.
I might have anemia because of malnutrition.
You really like to pester.
We share the same food every day.
I don't have anemia, what's wrong with your blood?
Maybe you're used to it.
-You're more adapted to anemia. -Bullshit.
One should never treat people like you nicely.
You only know how to ask for more.
Just starve yourself if you refuse to eat.
Dehua.
What are you having for lunch?
Really?
I like the buns you make. I'll be there in a minute.
Your brother...
went to a restaurant for a fancy meal.
See what she has become? A lazy liar.
I'm having buns at their place, want some?
No. I'll go to a restaurant. I'll have a fancy meal.
Crazy.
Slow down.
No one is competing with you.
Your buns are so tasty, I haven't had them for a long time.
What's going on?
I heard you're on strike and refuse to do anything?
It's not a strike, it's liberation.
I'm doing nothing. I've been promoted from a slave to a general.
Jiang Defu is an interesting person.
He's not a smart person.
He's even a little silly sometimes.
Why is my brother silly?
She got promoted from a slave to a general,
regardless of the huge loss in stock market.
He appears to be the one making the financial decisions,
but what's the use of it?
It's simply a mess.
He's not just cleaning up the mess, he's been demoted from general to slave.
Isn't he silly?
Yes, he's silly.
So tasty, I'll have another one.
You really impressed me.
-Why? -You're really a noble lady.
Tell me, I'm curious.
There's no point rushing when praising people.
I want to know why you are praising her.
Look at her...
losing so much money.
If we turned the amount she lost into 100-dollar notes,
the stack of money would perhaps reach this height.
If this happened to me, would you still have an appetite?
Even the best bun would become tasteless.
-Are you done? -How can I go on eating?
I've completely lost my appetite.
Looks like my trick worked.
If I didn't say that,
we wouldn't have buns to eat tonight.
Dehua, I'll take some buns with me.
Pack all that's left for your brother.
Okay.
-You're so generous. -You're so calculating.
Is your tap broken?
It's not broken, your dad is stealing water from the country.
What?
Your dad met some scheming old ladies in the market.
This was one of the ways he learned to cut costs at home.
-No way. -Why not?
He's in the backyard, you can go and ask him.
-What do you want? -Come here.
What do you want?
-What do you want? -Come here.
What is this about?
-What is it? -Are you asking me?
You were proud of yourself being righteous and benevolent.
You never took advantage of the country.
What is this?
Will you ruin your reputation simply for some drinking water?
Your mum lost all we had in the stock market.
I have to cut costs, okay?
Are you justifying yourself?
Subtitle translation by Wing Lam