A BOY NAMED FLORA A
BASED ON FUMIN YANG'S NOVEL, SIXTY-YEAR OLD BOY
EPISODE 4
Let's give Hua-xing a drumstick, okay?
Sure.
This place is famous.
I'm close friends with the owner.
It's really good.
I remember when I was younger,
whenever Guang-huang bullied me,
Mom would take me here to eat chicken without telling the others.
It always made me happy.
I didn't feel like I was lacking compared to my brothers.
Sometimes,
I'd sneak into the kitchen
to see how they cook the chicken.
I dreamed of opening a chicken shop
just like this one.
Then I'd be able to have an unlimited supply of braised chicken.
I think it's a great idea to open one, dear.
Dig in.
It smells so good.
Wen-ying.
Dad, I need tissues.
-Wait, I'll get it. -Wen-ying.
Excuse me, I need a box of tissues.
-Okay. -Wen-ying.
-Fuck! -Yes.
-Thank you. -You go ahead and eat.
Okay.
Hua-xing, I'll feed you some chicken. Okay?
Where is he going?
I can use chopsticks.
Excuse me, mister.
I heard you calling for Wen-ying, is that right?
-That's right. -Where is Wen-ying right now?
Wen-ying is this bird.
What?
This parrot is obedient and well-mannered.
So I gave it a sophisticated name, Wen-ying.
Is this parrot named Wen-ying?
That's right.
Wen-ying.
Fuck.
Wen-ying.
Fuck.
Wen-ying.
Fuck.
Baby, is it that delicious?
I love Ya-ting's noodles the most.
-Okay. -I want another bowl.
Okay, eat more.
Is it okay for Zi-xuan to eat so much?
This is her fifth bowl.
Before you finished cooking the noodles,
she already had the cakes given by the neighbor
and Vietnamese instant noodles from Chun.
Fortunately, he works at the Science Park.
Otherwise, he would not be able to support her.
Hey, I am capable of earning a good salary. No thanks to you.
Besides, she's eating for two people right now.
That's why she's eating so much. Right, baby?
Yes. So, get me another bowl.
Sure, I'll get it for you.
More food?
My goodness.
Grandma, it's me, Zi-xuan.
I'm here to see you.
Grandma, thank you.
You heard my wish and stayed alive until now.
But bear with us a little longer.
-Love you. -Love you.
-Who is it? -It's from work.
I need to see it. Wait here.
Grandma, thank you.
Just a few more days.
Okay?
Hurry up, dear. We have to come again later, right?
You should get a guy to help you with such laborious work.
This is laborious work?
Intense laborious work.
-Hua-ming, are you going home? -Yes.
Can you take Zi-xuan home? I'll stay to take care of Grandma.
Ask Hua-jia to sit in for a little while you take her home.
I'm busy. I have a lot of things to take care of.
It's on the way anyway, right?
Wait a minute.
Why should I listen to you? I'm not dumb.
She's your girl. You take her home. I'm taking my girl home.
Ya-ting, my pretty wife.
-Come. -I'm not your wife. Stop calling me that.
No need to be angry.
Are you all going back?
Hua-jia.
Hua-liang needs to take care of Grandma and Hua-ming is taking Zi-xuan home.
Can you take me home?
Sure.
Let's go.
Whatever!
Zi-xuan, Ya-ting, Hua-jia! Get in the car.
Hurry up!
I think about you when I eat, drive and shower.
Me too, especially when I touch myself in the shower.
Really? Show me how much you miss me.
Baby, you're so hot and sexy.
Can I see more?
Goodness, you're so naughty.
I'll show you only if you kiss me.
Make sure you kiss me passionately.
Here I go, baby.
Here I go.
How's that?
Dear, I'm feeling tingly all over.
Me too, I'm tingling right now too.
How about this?
Hua-liang.
-Hua-liang. -Dad.
-What are you doing? -I'm...
I'm...
I'm studying the pattern on the blinds.
Goodness.
Who cares about the blinds? Come and sit with me.
I have something to talk to you about.
I can sit here.
Come with me.
Sit here.
Remember what I told you before.
What?
Did I not say it or have you forgotten?
Sorry?
I said, I feel very proud
having a son like you.
I see.
The reason I'm still working so hard
is to pave the way for you, you know that?
This is an important call.
Goodness.
Why do they call so late at night? My goodness.
You can make a complaint to the Labor Department.
Well, this is how the IT industry works.
We need to be available 24 hours.
Hua-liang.
-Do you remember the time... -Yes?
...when you prepared a plan for an incense event
for the temple?
Now I want you to come up with a similar plan.
Meanwhile, I'll also be preparing for the upcoming village chief election.
Okay.
When the time comes,
if Grandma passes on,
we'll proceed with both the events at the same time.
We'll promote both simultaneously.
I'm sure both the incense event at the temple,
and my plan to become the village chief
-will get good results. Okay? -Yes.
-Good. -Good.
We should give each other a cheer.
All the best.
Yes.
-Dad loves you. -Right.
Okay?
Why is the door locked?
I was...
The doors have to be open.
-Okay? -Okay.
Look at me.
If you dare, look at me and tell me you love me.
What happened after that? Did you screw it up?
I screwed up big time.
The other actor in the play,
went missing and I had to continue on my own, talking to the air.
Wait a minute. Why are you in the car, Hua-jia?
You told me to get on.
What the hell.
You better not do something funny with Ya-ting while I'm driving.
Who made you the boss?
Hua-jia, third grade from class of Jia. This is your first warning.
Look to the front and no touching.
-You're no fun. -Just do it.
Hua-jia, can you call Hua-liang for me?
My phone is dead. I want to tell him
that I want the fish soup and cakes to go.
I want to eat them tomorrow morning.
Okay, sure.
Thank you.
She only thinks about food.
Stop that! This is not right.
You should focus on driving.
Don't worry. I'm an expert driver.
Let me hold your hand.
I want to be reminded of the bittersweet feelings of my first love.
You were only imagining it on your head.
You like my head? Here, you can have it.
I'll give you my head and everything else.
Pay attention to the road. You're being reckless.
Hua-liang's phone is busy.
Is he on the phone with someone else?
Don't worry, Zi-xuan.
If Hua-liang dares to do anything, you can tell me and I'll get your back.
Hey!
-What the hell? -What is it?
Did he answer?
I think I saw...
-What? -You saw what? A ghost?
Really?
I saw a shooting star.
A shooting star? I should make a wish then. I wish to be with Ya-ting.
-Idiot. -Wishing upon a shooting star.
Does it feel good?
I'm feeling really hot right now.
Do you feel
hot too?
Is it good?
Does it feel good?
Good? I feel so hot.
Hua-liang.
Who are you talking to?
I'm talking to Zi-xuan.
You two are really in love?
-Yes. -Hua-liang.
About the thing I said earlier... Where's Hua-liang?
He's talking to Grandma.
This son of mine is the best.
Grandma might just wake up because she's touched.
Nonsense.
-Hua-liang. -Yes?
Zi-xuan called.
She's been trying to call you but you didn't pick up.
Call her back.
-Okay. -Okay.
Don't work too hard. It's been a long day.
-Okay. -Okay.
Let's go outside for a smoke.
Zi-xuan?
I called 17 times. Why didn't you pick up?
I thought maybe you fell into the bathroom bowl
or got bitten by a snake
or Grandma has passed on and you all are saying goodbye.
If Grandma really passed away,
-what would we... -Grandma is fine.
Our wedding is going on as planned. Don't get upset, okay?
Why didn't you answer my calls?
I binged on food because I was so worried.
I couldn't stop eating.
I had a lunch box and a fried oyster omelet.
Then I had a whole chocolate bar and toast.
Damn you, Hua-liang!
Why didn't you answer my calls?
How could you do this to me?
What the hell?
Go and sleep inside.
Grandma, I'm going back to Taipei today.
I want to help you fulfill your wish.
Wait for me to come back.
If you start to miss me,
just look at that photo.
That's me.
WEDDING STUDIO
Thank you.
-This thing is big. Can you manage? -Yes.
-Ride carefully, okay? -I will.
-See you. -Okay.
Be careful, bye.
Why don't you choose two wedding gowns
and three evening gowns?
The popular designs run out very quickly.
-Have a look, call me when you're ready. -All right.
What are you doing here?
Is that jerk living off you right now?
That's between him and me.
Okay, that doesn't concern me. But what about Grandma?
-I told you there's an emergency at home. -Hello?
-Why didn't you go back? -I've already delivered the gowns.
-Sorry about that. -Because you don't care about Grandma
-nor the family, -Yes.
-Grandma refuses to pass on. -Yes.
Sorry. Can I call you back later?
Yes.
What did you say?
Grandma is on the brink of death.
But she's still alive.
She's waiting for you.
-Hua-jia. -What?
Why didn't you tell me sooner?
I did.
You just kept scolding me over the phone.
You're just stubborn. Why didn't you call home at all?
I called Grandma.
I meant me. Why would you call Grandma?
-Why should I call you? -You're a terrible daughter.
What's the matter?
Are you okay?
Is everything all right?
I'm fine.
I bought you your favorite herbal ribs.
Fortunately, the stall is open today.
Was the delivery okay just now?
-Yes. Why? -The client called and said
you were late by half an hour.
No, I wasn't. That's bullshit.
Sorry, I didn't know you're here so I didn't get you lunch.
But you can have my fried rice.
Come and eat.
I have something to do.
Dear, why don't I help you?
It's okay. You should rest.
You have your third chemotherapy session tomorrow.
Second, third, or fifth time. What's the difference?
I've thought about it.
I think you should go back tomorrow.
Your grandma can't wait.
But what if you fainted on the way again?
I've left the family for so long anyway.
I'm just an ungrateful child.
She'd understand.
All right.
I'll do the laundry. Go and have supper with your brother. I bought wontons.
What?
You think I can't even wash the laundry now?
I actually feel pretty energetic today.
What do you think?
Do you think I'm energetic?
-Let me show you. -All right. You go ahead and wash.
-You're the strongest. -Yes, I am.
All right.
We should eat it while it's hot.
Okay, right.
Don't use the disposable chopsticks.
I told the lady I didn't need them but she still put them in.
We'll use our utensils.
All right.
Also, I've cut some fruits and put them in the freezer.
Remember to defrost them if you want to eat them.
Okay.
You don't like me nagging?
I'll do it.
Okay, I'll go and prepare the bed for Hua-jia.
Here you go.
How long has he been like this?
He recovered but he had a relapse half a year ago.
Slow down.
You'll get indigestion.
Probably that's why you are so skinny.
You used to be so fat.
Now look at you.
Whatever.
How long is his treatment?
I was going to beat him up
when I saw him.
A punch for Grandma, a punch for myself.
-One for the family. -We're doing well.
You don't have to worry.
We don't need your pity.
On the other hand, how long have you been in college?
When I have the chance,
I'm going to teach you a lesson.
Did you bring any toiletries?
I knew it.
HUA-JIA ZHENG, PHOTOS
POST
HUA-JIA ZHENG, WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND?
The three of us
Hua-hui.
Coming.
Hua-hui, I've got loads of stuff.
Come and help Mom.
I'm coming up.
Hua-jia.
When did you arrive?
Yesterday.
You came to see Hua-hui?
Good, that's good.
You slept here last night?
This is where Umi sleeps too.
Hua-jia.
It's the end of the year.
Lots of people are getting married.
The two of them get really busy.
I tell them not to overwork themselves.
Rest is important. But they never listen.
They've been together for some time,
but they have no plans of getting married.
Do you want breakfast?
I'm not hungry.
Never skip breakfast.
It's not healthy to skip breakfast.
Eat up.
The clothes.
She always leaves them lying around.
She doesn't make the bed too.
Really.
Magazines are all over the floor.
Hua-hui.
She studied Italian in college.
I wonder if she can really
read these magazines.
If I remember correctly,
you study Spanish, right?
Grandma told me
that you came to Taipei for tuition.
Whenever I passed by the station,
I'd take a detour through Nanyang Street.
Hoping that I'd catch a glimpse of you.
That only happens in movies.
One time, I saw a list of results pasted at the entrance of the tuition center.
I went over hoping to find your name.
I saw it.
I took a picture with my phone.
Here, see?
There's your name.
Why did you take this?
Majoring in Spanish isn't something to brag about.
I think Spanish is great.
My boss from work said that having a certificate in Spanish
will get you jobs more easily.
What are your future plans?
Are you going back to the temple to become a spiritual medium?
Well, anything is fine.
While you're in college,
I tried calling you a number of times, but you didn't pick up.
I thought I should visit you
since you're in Taipei.
College must be hard.
I know you're busy.
So I stopped calling.
Do you still get diarrhea after you drink milk?
Not anymore.
I guess you grew out of it.
I used skimmed milk and added oats. It's less aggravating.
-Let me tidy up the table. -I can do it myself.
She's getting lazier.
Because you spoiled her, that's why.
Let her be and they'll clean up after themselves.
She's way too busy. Once you graduate,
I'll go help do your house chores too if you stay in Taipei.
I'm the best at doing house chores anyway.
I haven't seen you
since coming to Taipei.
Are you angry at me?
While I was away,
Grandma took care of you.
It's fine
if you're angry at me.
Hua-jia.
You're leaving?
I've got something to do.
Okay.
Come visit your sister when you're free.
Hua-jia.
-What is it? -Thank goodness, I caught you.
Your birthday is coming up. Take this.
Use it to buy something you like for your birthday.
I almost forgot, Hua-hui said Hua-liang is getting married.
Give this to him for me.
Use a red packet, okay?
This is for...
Grandma.
If...
If something happens to Grandma...
give this to your dad for me.
Daughters-in-law don't have to give money.
I'm considered an outsider now.
This is just a little something.
This is not the norm.
Be careful when you're washing the clothes.
Don't forget you've got money in here.
Grandma dotes on the daughters,
even more so than sons.
She doted on me like her own daughter.
I was blessed.
Now I'm no longer her daughter-in-law.
This is a little something from my heart.
Go back
and tell Grandma this for me.
Tell her I said,
thank you, Grandma.
All right.
If you need anything,
-make sure you tell Hua-hui to call me. -Okay.
-Okay? -I will.
I'll be going.
Can I see your ticket?
Your seats are in the zone over there.
Thank you.
Hua-jia, you came.
Where's Wei-qi?
-She's backstage. Why? -Backstage?
Why is the set designer still busy when the show is about to start?
She's very serious about it this time. You'll be amazed by the work.
Really?
I'm really confident. What's your problem?
Besides,
I'm sure I will get a big raise.
At least a 20 percent raise.
Come on.
I'm not trying to corner you.
I know what my value is to the company.
It's up to you to decide.
No need to feel bad.
I'm fine even if you don't promote me to the Creative Director.
Wei-qi Fang.
I'm sorry. Do I know you?
I'm Wei-qi Fang.
I'm you, ten years from now.
Why are you only eating now?
Uncle. I was helping my dad with some stuff just now.
You're getting married in two days. Are you ready?
Almost.
You're going to be a married man soon.
So you need to stay away from certain things.
Don't make trouble, you know?
You need only worry about Hua-jia. I can take care of my own business.
I'm talking about serious matters.
A marriage isn't about having a ceremony and enjoying yourself
and then it's happily ever after.
If you don't clean your hands properly, you'll be in a bigger mess, you know that?
Uncle, you're too funny.
You have no right to advise me about marriage. You're divorced.
You're telling me how to nurture my marriage
when your own daughter ran off with some guy?
That's exactly why I'm trying to give you some advice.
I don't want you to end up living in shame like me.
I know what I'm doing. It's my marriage.
You don't need to tell me anything.
I rather not listen to your stupid advice and then end up ruining
my own family.
What? Why do you keep asking me
to add a girl who's 170cm tall and wearing a windbreaker?
Hold it. That's enough.
If the client keeps asking for this and that,
you can tell them that I quit.
Damn it.
What's the matter?
Damn annoying.
They keep changing the script for the commercial.
They have no respect for me as the director.
All right, now. No need to be upset.
Why don't I make you some supper?
Forget it.
I mean, I have no interest for women in branded goods.
But if it's a naked woman,
I'm willing to stay up all night to shoot her.
Clients?
Just think of them as pigs.
What do you know?
Just shut your mouth if you don't know anything.
Do you know the amount of work I have every day. But look at you.
I have to write a script for a comedy tomorrow.
Look at my face.
Look at me.
There's no reason for me to laugh.
Such a nagging, old hag.
I just wanted to tell you
that it's our tenth wedding anniversary today.
Tenth anniversary?
It has been ten years?
No wonder you're old and haggard.
My goodness.
An old hag with a face full of wrinkles.
You should think about it.
We're all taking the same road
but why does it take you longer to get here?
I've shorter legs.
What? You're bossing people around just because you're the supervisor?
I didn't mean it that way.
Why are you making things personal?
I think you're the one who's indifferent.
Fine, all right. I'm sorry.
Can't you show me a little respect? I'm your boyfriend after all.
Why must you always be so competitive?
You were the one who wanted me to strive for excellence.
So are you feeling bad now because I'm better than you?
Am I that petty?
How long have we been together?
Why do you have to bring that up? I don't remember, okay?
You remember all the measurements of the female models.
What the fuck are you talking about?
Fuck you! Today is our 10th anniversary of being together.
Wei-qi. Wei-qi!
Don't you hang up!
Wei-qi!
You have 10 more minutes to live. You can take one thing
from your life with you.
What will your choice be?
I don't want any more choices.
All our lives, we are given choices to make.
We're forever regretting our choices.
Time after time.
Sometimes,
I believe knowing how to cherish
is more important than always trying
to make decisions.
Ladies and gentlemen, the show is over.
Thank you for taking the time to come and support our show.
Hua-jia.
I didn't lie to you, right? Were you shocked by the performance?
Yes, I was.
I never thought Wei-qi would look that good dressed as a girl.
I was surprised too.
No, I was talking about the play.
Right, as if I believe that.
Just admit she's pretty. I saw you staring at her the whole time.
Come, let's go backstage and surprise her, okay?
I think not. I just came to see the play.
I have to take the bus back to my hometown.
I'm sure they're busy reviewing their performance right now.
She won't have time.
Goodness, it's not going to take long. Just come.
You're the advisor, our trusted advisor. You should be there.
Come on.
Let's go.
Wei-qi, you've got a visitor.
Get over there.
Why are you here? Did something happen?
Grandma is the same.
Aren't you supposed to be taking care of her?
I came to Taipei to look for Hua-hui.
Is your hand okay?
It won't kill me.
I discovered what happened with Grandma. I've wronged you.
I'm sorry.
You were angry, right? Then why did you come?
This is a free-to-watch play.
I would never miss it.
It's a little over the top to be bringing flowers too.
Have you gone mad?
That is not from me.
An old man brought the flowers.
He said he's your relative.
I invited him to come backstage, but he said "no" and left.
Everybody.
That was a fantastic performance!
No. Not just fantastic.
It was amazingly fantastic.
Especially, our dear Wei-qi. It was perfect. A perfect ten.
I'm glad I didn't screw up.
You couldn't have possibly screwed up.
I said you'd be a great actor, but you didn't believe me.
You know, your monologue just now was...
-Hua-jia. You came. -Hi.
You saw that, right? Wasn't she awesome?
Yes, she was.
It's true.
I knew it, you have this feminine quality
that perfectly suited this character. Believe me.
You wouldn't reply my messages and kept scolding me over the phone.
As if I was going to harm you.
If not? You wanted me to act on stage wearing a skirt. Ridiculous.
Everyone, I want the whole world to know
how great of an actor Wei-qi is.
A girl filled with feminine charm.
Bullshit.
All right. Pack up everything and let's go celebrate.
Hua-jia, come and join us.
Yes, Hua-jia, you should come too even though you didn't act.
-No, I have to get home. -Come on now.
-Don't go back. Come with us. -Hurry up.
-But I didn't take part in it. -It's okay.
-I shouldn't. -Just come.
Let's go. He will drive.
-Hurry up, let's go. -Get in the car and let's go.
Ladies and gentlemen.
Today, as the club president,
I have a few words to say on this rare occasion.
Firstly, everything you eat, drink
and play with will be on me.
Next, I want to give special thanks to our hero today,
Wei-qi!
Wei-qi, stop eating. Come here. Hurry up.
-What? -Get over here.
The leading lady needs to be at the center of attention.
First, I want to thank Wei-qi.
Thank you for willing to put on a skirt.
The world's most beautiful tomboy was born on our stage today.
Come here.
Right.
Just a moment ago,
my cousin who makes movies sent me a text.
He said the play we put on today
was the best he saw in the past two years.
Let me hear it, all of you.
Are we the best drama club in Taiwan?
Yes!
Da-niao, I love you!
-I'll make movies with you forever! -My pleasure!
Let's have another toast!
I'm afraid you all will have to wait for two more years.
Because I'm heading to America to make movies.
I'm going to be Ang Lee's junior.
Two years.
After getting my masters in two years, I'm going to direct my first movie.
Every one of you here will be a part of my production,
as actors and as crew.
Let's all work towards getting an Oscar!
Da-niao, I want to be the leading actress!
-I'll be the supporting actress! -I'm fine with any role, Da-niao!
-No problem at all. -Count me in.
Congratulations.
You even got flowers.
You're going places.
It's from my dad.
It was from your dad?
He texted me to scold me.
He claimed that I was actually insulting him in the play.
He didn't enjoy it at all.
Are you sure?
He sat in front of me diagonally.
I saw him watching the play intently.
He even cried at one point.
I couldn't believe the story was that touching.
You didn't write the script anyway.
Why would he say you were insulting him?
Your dad was probably thinking too much.
I did insult him on purpose.
I changed the last scene.
That chauvinist.
He never understands what my mom is thinking.
That just goes to show that he knows you well.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have cried.
You don't get it. Men usually
have two sides to them.
We don't admit our mistakes.
We haven't got the guts to admit our weaknesses.
It's as if you all must be strong and girls must be weak.
So are girls supposed to be weak all the time?
Are women supposed to follow whatever decision the men make?
Don't be so pissed. I think your dad came
because he cares about you.
It's just that it's hard for him to express it.
You're all talk.
What your mom really wants from your dad
is an apology.
You better not end up following your dad's footsteps.
Mom.
I bet you must be disappointed with me, aren't you?
It's bad enough that my own son sneers at me.
Now even Hua-liang looks down on me.
But to be honest,
I'm more worried about Hua-jia.
He's spent six years studying and still hasn't graduated.
He just won't listen.
This won't do.
I have to beat some sense into him.
I can't let him go astray.
Despite everything,
he's still the eldest grandchild in the family.
Tell you something, Mom.
Hua-jia talks back at me, sure.
But he would never neglect you. I know his character.
You know that amongst all the grandchildren, he's the most loyal.
He cares about you the most.
So you must wait for him to return, okay?
Mom!
What's wrong with you?
-I've been bullied! -Hey.
Mom!
Give us a sign.
Guang-huang has taken all the inheritance for himself.
What is left for me, Mom?
The inheritance hasn't been divided yet. What are you crying about?
What do you mean not divided?
Guang-huang has taken everything.
He only left this, something about a Wen-ying.
I can't find this damn person!
He never meant to give us anything.
Stop crying and shouting at this late hour.
Are you trying to shock Mom?
-Guang-hui. -Hey.
Guang-huang.
He's taken...
-You better sit down. -all the inheritance.
Sit properly.
The two of us should band together
and get Guang-huang to return what he has taken!
All right, calm down and listen to me. Let me ask you.
Who gave you the money to invest in Vietnam?
Mom did, of course.
That's right. It wasn't just you.
I took a lot of money from Mom too.
Guang-huang... Goodness, sit properly. Guang-huang too.
If it weren't for dad's savings,
he wouldn't have the capital to start so many businesses, right?
So you're basically saying
that he took the most money.
The fact is, the three of us shouldn't be so stingy.
Honestly, Guang-sheng and Guang-hao had it much worse.
They didn't even receive one cent.
Okay now. You should go and rest, you hear me?
I don't care!
I'm going to call him and ask him for an explanation today.
That can wait until tomorrow. You're not thinking clearly, Guang-ren.
-Do you hear me? -Let go of me.
Guang-huang!
Motherfucker.
Hua-jia.
What kind of songs do spiritual mediums like you sing?
Is it something like "Daring to go to the cemetery"?
I'm quite interested in the topic. Why don't you share with us a little?
Spiritual mediums and filmmakers are not that different.
We sing whatever we like.
Is that so?
I know. When you gain some reputation later on,
I'll come and do a documentary about spiritual mediums, how about that?
-Okay. -That's nice.
We'll get Hua-jia to be the main protagonist.
-I like this idea. -As expected of the club president.
I think spiritual mediums are super interesting.
Don't you think so, Wei-qi?
You know when the mediums become possessed
and then they go into a trance and start self-mutilating, you know?
Also, when they start talking in weird tongues...
ROADBLOCK, ALCOHOL TEST
-What's up with you? -What is it, Da-niao?
There's a roadblock ahead.
-Da-niao. What are you doing? -Hua-jia. You didn't drink, right?
-Go to the driver's seat. -What? I don't have my license with me.
-That will only be a small fine. -A small fine?
-Hey, Wei-qi. -Wei-qi.
Wei-qi.
Hua-jia, move to the driver's seat. Yes, go on.
Careful, Hua-jia.
No, go to the driver's seat.
-Hua-jia! -Hua-jia!
I'm dead.
Da-niao.
I know nothing!
-I'm exhausted. -Why did he call us?
Guang-hui, what's happening here?
Just because he didn't get a share of the inheritance, he won't let us sleep?
Ask him.
He was the one who called.
What?
Wake up, you!
Hey!
Wake up!
-Hey. -Don't hit me!
I didn't hit you. It was an earthquake.
Earthquake?
A big one?
What are you all doing here?
Did you get dementia?
You called all of us here for a meeting.
Meeting?
What meeting?
I have to wake up at 6 a.m. tomorrow.
There's a marathon.
It's to promote cross-strait tourism.
You think everyone is like you? We have something better to do.
We all have to work to earn money.
Earn money?
Yes.
I remember now. We're doing a meeting about money.
Give us back the money you used to open your two shops.
Also, the money Dad left for Mom in the bank.
Return all of it.
Once you return it all, we can go back and sleep.
That'll be the end of the meeting.
What are you talking about?
You must be drunk.
You think you can talk whatever you want because you're drunk?
You took 20 million TWD from Mom and took it to Vietnam.
I haven't asked you about that.
You're like a wolf crying foul.
I took money from Mom, yes.
But whenever I have extra money, I pay her back, without fail.
You can wake her up and ask her right now. Mom!
Don't be stupid.
-Get up, Mom. -No need to ask.
I started Rui An Temple.
Guang-hui, go open the doors.
We'll ask the deities whether this man paid back any of the 20 million to Mom.
You can do whatever you want. I'm going to take care of Mom.
Let's go.
No.
You're the eldest.
I'm just the eldest in name.
What kind of eldest son are you?
You're nothing but a useless bastard.
He's the chairman.
You're employed by him. Well, what do you know? Useless bastard.
Guang-ren. That's enough. You're crossing the limit.
Yes? So what if I crossed the limit.
You think you're all high and mighty because you're the chairman?
Listen up, you.
Dad was the one who spent money to build Rui An Temple.
You want answers? Let's go ask the deities now.
-Yes. -Back then, you lost so much money
in your construction business.
Where did you get the money to pay?
I'm able to earn money to pay for any losses.
Which one of your eyes saw me take money from mom?
I don't need to see it to know
what kind of person Guang-huang Zheng is.
A con!
-Hey! -Stop!
-Don't fight! -Stop!
-Stop fighting! -You bastard!
-That's enough! -Hey!
-You ungrateful bastard! -Stop it!
Stop fighting, all of you!
Mom is still alive over there. What the hell are you two doing?
Mom wouldn't want to see me like this.
Would she want to see you like this?
Living like an empty shell with no purpose.
You can't even control your wife.
How dare you control me?
-Yes! -Stop it.
-Beat him up real good. -Stop fighting.
-Yes, just kill him. -No.
-Let him go accompany mom. -Stop!
-He thinks he's the boss. -Stop it.
-Hello? -Stop it.
-Hello? Yes. -Stop it, all of you.
Quiet down! I can't hear!
Which police station?
Check the written statement and sign here if everything's okay.
You have a more serious problem.
Considering this is your first offense, I will give you a DUI.
I won't charge you for the false ID.
If you do it again, you can kiss your freedom goodbye.
-Dad. -Yes, I'm here.
You keep quiet. Sorry, officer. He's my son.
-He drove under the influence. -Yes, I heard.
Let me introduce myself. This is my card.
My son is still young. He didn't mean to get into any sort of trouble.
You idiot!
I didn't drink. Why did you hit me?
Why are you here then? You should be home taking care of Grandma.
I'm hitting you because you never listen.
-Where are you going? -Stop it.
Stop running. You are at the police station but you didn't drink.
What bullshit is this?
-Guang-hui, stop. -Stop right there, you.
-Stop running. -That's enough.
-This is the police station! -Hey, stop!
-What the hell? Is this your house? -Sorry.
I'm sorry for not teaching him well.
We're done with him here, sign the papers and you can lecture him at home.
Yes, okay. Thank you. Hello, sir.
I'm not the chief.
So you're...
I'm his father.
You're his father?
Yes, I am.
What kind of parent are you? Your son is a bad influence on my son.
This is his first time at the police station. You listen.
My son has been the recipient of major awards since elementary school.
He received a film scholarship from America
before he even graduated college.
In three years' time, he's going to be the next Ang Lee.
Don't you corrupt him! Like father like son, that's who you are.
-Wait a minute, mister. -If your son is so great,
why does he need a scapegoat?
He should admit his own mistake.
-He's the real loser, a liar! -Hey, who are you calling loser?
-He is! -This is personal assault!
-So what? -I can sue you!
You stay right here. I'm going to sue.
-All right, okay. -What did you teach your son?
-No, listen. -I'm not listening. Don't touch me.
I mean, they're still children. We should...
What did he say just now? I'm definitely going to sue him.
Come now, no need to go that far.
-There's no need to take legal action. -Get away from me.
Don't you push my father! You better watch it!
-You're pushing me? -Yes!
-This is all recorded. -So what?
-I'm going to get a lawyer and sue you. -Go ahead!
-I know a bunch of lawyers! -Wait a second.
-You're getting a lawyer? -Yes. I'm going to sue every one of you.
You think I don't know any lawyers?
Tell you what.
I'm the registrar!
Yes, I almost forgot. She's a registrar.
-So? Is that a big deal? -I think so, yes.
-Don't touch me. -That's enough.
I said enough.
-I'm still going to sue you. -All right, now. Go sign the document.
Let's go.
She's the registrar!
That's enough, Hua-jia! Get over here.
I sell betel nuts.
I can't bail you out or fight for you.
So you need to be more sensible.
I won't be able to save your ass if you really get into trouble.
Then you'll be locked up in jail until your hair is white.
I don't understand you youngsters.
Didn't the Mayday band tell you people to have dreams?
Do you sing without knowing the lyrics?
Young man, are you mute now or are you deaf?
I feel like I'm talking to a wall here.
Hey.
Hey, what are you doing? How far along have you two progressed?
You're going to be 28 soon. You need to start acting like an adult.
Don't follow trends like being gay or getting yourself arrested.
Those trends will kill you.
I'm old now. I can't keep up with all this nonsense.
Be considerate of your dad.
What's wrong with gays? They too were brought up by their parents.
They too need to make a living.
Fine. I won't interfere in what young people like you want to do.
But I'm right here, at least be a little more respectful.
I told you not to let them sit together.
Why didn't you explain?
-It's no use. -What do you mean no use?
You need to...
Young man. Sit properly.
Sit properly.
Okay.
Thank you, Ms. Guang-hao.
Are you sure you're getting off here?
Yes, it's just a short walk away.
-Come visit when you're free. -Okay.
-Bye. -Bye.
See you, Mr. Zheng.
-Bye. -Yes, you need to enlist soon.
You there. Were you even listening?
This is their personal matter.
You shouldn't interfere so much.
He's my only son.
You looked pretty today.
You wouldn't understand.
-You looked nice too. -I know.
Call me later.
What are you gesturing there? Sit still.
You've been scolding him the whole night.
Even I'm sick of it already.
You're still enjoying the single life, you wouldn't understand.
Anyway, I almost forgot to ask you. Do you like men or women?
-None of your business. -I ask because I care.
-Well? -Okay, mister. We can go now.
Still gesturing?
You're trying to make me puke, aren't you?
Have you showered?
It's too late to confess your sins to Grandma.
-Here, finish this bowl, it's still hot. -Okay.
Who eats this for breakfast?
Eating pork knuckle noodles is for good luck.
Are you hungry? We can share.
You were the one who got taken to the police station, not me.
I'm going to shower. Make sure you finish everything.
Let's eat together, okay?
My blood pressure shot all the way up because of you. I've no appetite.
My blood was boiling too.
I didn't like how the father and son were treating you.
Like father like son indeed.
Acting all arrogant just because they're rich.
Fuck.
All right now. No need to be so upset.
Please heed my words.
I don't want you to follow in my footsteps of being a failure.
Of being useless.
I'm destined for bad luck, it's fine, I'm used to it by now.
Nobody is used to bad luck.
Grandma, dad and I are fine.
Please don't worry.
I went to Taipei and found Hua-hui.
She's still dating that bald man.
They appear to be doing well, looking after each other.
You don't have to worry.
Right.
I met Mom at Hua-hui's place.
It's been some years since she moved to Taipei.
See, Grandma?
This is your daughter-in-law.
Do you recognize her?
She didn't have any makeup on that day, so she looked older.
But I think she'll still look beautiful if she dresses up a little.
I took this photo in secret. If I took a proper one,
she'll look much better.
Moreover, we've got beautifying applications nowadays
that can make anyone look like superstars.
Let's use a beautifying application to take a selfie right now.
One, two, three.
Hua-hui Zheng's Taipei address
Aunt Ming-hua, why are you here?
Give me that girl's address.
Which girl?
Where is that café of hers?
I don't remember where exactly.
I rode my bicycle to many places that day.
I forgot where it was
because I saw Uncle Guang-sheng.
Hua-jia.
Tell me honestly where the café is.
Aunt Ming-hua.
You should know
what Uncle Guang-sheng is really thinking.
All he ever thinks about
is whether Hua-xun
is doing well or not.
And whether he managed to reincarnate
and is able to ride the Fanxing Five bus every day.
With that in mind,
how could he be fooling around with another woman?
Yes.
At first, I thought it was impossible too.
He never used to smile,
but he started smiling lately.
He became a different person.
He's not like the Guang-sheng who refused to let go
of the sad past.
Other than an affair,
I can't think of any other reason
that could change him in such a way.
Maybe he finally had an epiphany.
He realized that there's no use hanging on to the past
and decided to live his life properly from now on.
Weren't you hoping that he would
return to how it was before?
A life filled with laughter and purpose.
-It smells so good. -Yes.
The fish is ready. Have some fish, everyone.
Shui, did you cook this?
Yes, I did. Chun went to the market
and got this beautiful fish, so I decided
to make a Vietnamese dish for everyone.
How do you say this in Vietnamese?
-Cá Kho. -Cá Kho.
Have some fish, Guang-huang.
It's hard to eat with the bones.
There aren't any bones around the fish's tummy.
Try some.
Thank you.
-Ying-xiu, come and eat. -I'm busy. You all go ahead.
-Why are you so late? -Hey.
Did you go and collect the donations from the temple today?
I worked like a mule today.
I don't even have time to eat. Would I have time to collect the money?
Someone could have stolen it.
There's so much footage. How long do we have to watch?
Wait.
Look at the one on top.
The box is already opened at this time.
The table is in the way.
I can't see the person's face.
-Are these the only footages we have? -Yes.
This means we have no way to catch the culprit.
You need to change the angles of the cameras.
People might say you shot these angles on purpose.
Someone we know must have done it.
How else would they know to avoid the cameras?
That person
must be deep in debt
to resort to stealing temple donations.
Karma will come and get them.
Don't point your finger at me.
I haven't lost my mind. I wouldn't dare steal from God.
This is odd.
There are only two sets of keys.
One is with me, the other set is in the office.
Only someone we know would know where to find it.
I think it's more probable that your neighbor did it.
They are always hanging out here.
They must have heard where you put the keys.
I wasn't talking about you.
Who are you talking about if not me?
Guang-sheng?
It can't be him. Nor could it be Guang-hao.
You two claimed innocence. So who did it?
Could it be Guang-hui?
Where's your dad? I didn't see him around.
Where is he?
Hello?
-Hello. -Why did you pick up? Where's my dad?
This is your dad's phone.
He can't make calls out.
So he left it here. Why?
Where is he now?
I have no idea where he went.
Okay.
We're calling the thief to ask him whether he stole the money.
Of course he'd deny it and say someone else did it.
It was Stacey who picked up. She doesn't know where dad is.
It's normal for him to be missing.
We should find evidence first.
I'll go look for Dad.
Watch your step.
-Take it slow. -I'm okay.
I can't believe he's pissed drunk at this early hour.
-You're back. -Mom.
Go and rest.
Okay.
I'm going back now.
By the way, I made some chicken soup. Drink it while it's still hot.
-Okay? -Okay.
-Mom. -Yes?
Why don't I give you a ride home?
It's okay. It's not very far. You don't have to drive me.
-I can walk back. It's exercise for me. -Right.
Is Chang-hui doing better?
I think so.
The weather is getting chilly.
-You need to dress more warmly. -I will.
-Okay? -Why don't I get a taxi for you.
I'll pay for the fare.
There's no need. See you.
Bye, Mom.
The three of us
Even as a child, you are pretty.
Hua-jia posted this?
Yes.
Look at you.
You were smiling so cheerfully then.
Without worry.
Your brother.
Such an adorable, nerdy boy.
Look at Grandma, she was smiling so happily.
She held you both close.
A face filled with happiness.
As if she owned the whole world.
If it weren't for my dad,
we would still be a happy family.
Dummy.
Go back if you miss your grandma so much. I will go with you.
I can't. There's no way.
It's not like your dad and uncles are going to eat me alive.
Boss, can I get one Yang Chun noodles?
Okay. Just noodles? No side dish?
-That's all, thank you. -Okay.
-Thank you. -Thank you.
KEEP UP YOUR HYGIENE
-Ma'am. -Yes.
I want a massage for my head, shoulders and back.
It's 200 TWD for 15 minutes.
I only have 100 TWD.
All right. I can do the massage for just 10 minutes then.
-For 100? -Yes.
-Thank you so much. -Sure.
-Okay, lie down. -Okay.
How's my strength?
You can go a little harder.
-Harder on this part. -Pardon?
A little harder here.
Okay.
-How's this? -Great.
-Done. -Thank you.
Take your time to get up.
Excuse me, ma'am. Can I borrow a pen?
-Here. -Thank you.
JING
JING-YUN
Answer the phone.
BELOVED MS. LIU
Why is it this number calling me?
Maybe it's from your brother. Answer it.
I'm downstairs at your place. Can you come?
How despicable.
You called me using Grandma's phone.
You wouldn't have answered my call otherwise, come with me.
-I'm not going. -I said come.
-I'm not going. -Didn't you hear me?
-You're coming with me. -No!
What are you doing? She'll go home if she wants to.
Hey, this is between me and my daughter. You stay out of it.
You refuse to go back with me because of this loser here?
Grandma is waiting to see you one last time. Come with me now!
She'll go home when she decides to.
I'll call the police if you don't leave now.
Go ahead and call the police. They'll arrest you for seducing a minor.
You seduced her when she was only 17. What kind of poison did you give her
to make her forsake her grandma and her family like this?
The forsaken one here is you!
Not my family.
My home is here. He's my family.
You did not bring me up.
I didn't? So you grew up on air?
The one who brought me up was Mom and Grandma.
You only knew how to drink and hit your wife.
Did you bring me up?
Do you even know what bringing up a kid means?
Do you?
Come. Let's go.
Let's go home.
Come on.
Good for you.
You remember all my wrongdoings.
When you become a parent yourself, you'll know it's not easy.
I'm a failure of a father. You're more successful.
I can't tell you what to do.
From now on,
you live the life you want.
Go to hell!
Do you hate him?
You pity him more than you hate him, right?
It's okay.
I'm scared.
I'm so scared because I don't know how to hate him.
I'm not running away.
But I really want
to hate him with all my heart!
Do you understand?
I do.
Do you?
Yes, I do.
It's all right.
Are you hungry?
I'll get you a lunch box later.
Why did you suddenly go to Taipei?
Stop selling betel nuts.
Go and find a job at one of the electronic factories.
Or go and sell drinks.
Do something useful for your future.
What are you blabbering about?
It doesn't matter how many times we change the sign.
We can barely keep the business afloat. We should just close it.
Everybody thinks of me as the loser. That's fine.
I'll be the ultimate loser until the end! Let them be happy.
I won't get in...
Are you done?
I stayed with you ever since you got out of jail.
I went through everything with you.
Every year during the festivities, I spent time with you here.
Because I didn't want you to be alone.
I must be jinxed to meet a guy like you.
A good-for-nothing guy.
Wasting away your life.
So make sure you get rid of the jinx
and find your lucky star.
Learn from the others and ignore me.
My wife left me.
My daughter left me too.
My mom is disappointed in me.
Since my wife and child left,
I haven't got anything else to look forward to.
What the hell are you doing right now?
What the fuck are you saying?
We choose to give up on ourselves.
Nobody else has the right to give up on us.
Fuck you.
Just let me be.
Go find someone else.
Leave me.
You'll probably be happier without me. Just leave.
Shut up, you bastard!
What's the matter with you? I said leave!
Shut up!
Subtitle translation by Jay Wong