Young master?
Young Master?
He needs care.
He forgets to wear his scarf. He will catch a cold.
Young master, you'll become ill. Put your scarf on.
It's spring!
Spring is unpredictable, like a child's mood.
Your mother would not have hidden the winter clothes yet.
And your father would have still been travelling.
The Old man from above will not make up His mind.
I heard the train's whistle. Did my wife come back?
She is still at the market.
Take the scarf. It's hot.
Spring has come.
Warm weather will be good for you.
I am afraid that the house and my health cannot be repaired.
We have peace.
We will slowly repair the house. Get some rest.
You look better these days.
I feel stronger.
Did you order a new medicine?
No, I will keep the one I am taking.
Yuen;You're back!
- I'm back. You need something? - No.
- Did you have a good night's sleep? - Quite.
- It's good to sleep. - Thanks to the pills.
Why didn't you send Huan to the market?
I can do my shopping.
Did you take all the herbs? The previous time they forgot conium.
Not that it matters. I do not want to take it anymore.
It's all here. They are ok if you didn't change recipe. {10534}{10608}At noon, my little sister will come.
- Do you have to be like that? - I don't know what happened to me.
- We have to talk. - You're ill.
Give me the medicine.
Huan!
Someone is knocking on the door.
It's me, Lian!
Zank Zitse.
- Is it you, Zitse? - It's me, Lian.
- You look as if you have seen a ghost! - No, you just took me by surprise.
I did not expect your visit.
- It's been long time. Ten years? - Yes.
- Where have you been all these years? - Chong-Zing, Chanktcha.
Hengyiang, Kunming, Kueiyang.
Did you follow the trail of the Great Path?
Young Lady? I tought you'd be with little sister.
There was no one in her room.
Maybe children are doing a practical joke.
Little Sister will be home soon.
Rice is ready. I'll cook as soon as she comes.
Last time I saw you was when you left for studies.
- I am doctor now. - Doctor! Congratulations!
- You? - Fugitive, in Chong-Zing.
As the eldest, I am responsible for the house.
You can see the condition it's in.
I smelled something like medicine from the door.
"Medicine"? I am messed up. And... got married!
Then I have to congratulate you!
Young master, do we have a visitor?
Is it Grandfather Huan?
- Young Zank! - Yes me, you look fine!
- You know us since we were children. - Nice of you.
- Where are you coming from? - Shanghai.
Big city! I've been there once with Master!
It was you who knocked on the door?
No one opened, so I came from the yard.
You know the house well. Where is your luggage?
- I'll take them. - I bear my weights alone.
Clear the office for Zank.
Tell the wide that we have company. And cook a chicken.
- No need too. - You deserve a warm welcome.
Stay. Our young master missed you.
I'll stay. I came for him.
The lady is weaving. I'll call her to greet our guest.
- Where is your sister? - At school, she'll come home soon.
- She must have grown by now. - You wont recognize her.
- Young lady. - Is sister back?
No, your husband has a guest.
He will stay a few days. We will have chicken.
He is going to stay in the office.
- Does he have a lot of luggage? - No, we have a lot of matresses.
What is his name?
Master Zank. They were classmates. He is a doctor.
Young master wants to introduce you.
I'll come.
My wife Yuen. Mr. Zank, old friend.
- Yuen, what are you doing here? - I am Lian's wife.
- Do you know each other? - We grew up together.Neighbours.
Excellent! Let's go in to talk.
- This must be Zank's. - Allow me, Yuen.
Allow me. I am the hostess.
Please.
Let him Zitse. Let's quit formalities.
Huan cleaned up the room for you.
Excellent!
Thankfully the yard survived the war.
No one has stayed here after the death of my parents.
Thankfully after the Japanese bombed, it rained...
else the house would have been burnt and you'd never find me.
You still have these!
You were the best at them.
Things have changed.
I cannot see all these, they make me sad.
We spent the festive season together. My parents loved you.
My mother was asking about you before she died.
When did you get married?
- Eight years ago? - Yes, eight.
You are the eldest son. Why didn't you have children?
I am 30.But my health is not well.
We have been living in seperate rooms for years.
- Did you know her? - Whom?
Yuen. Did you know her before getting married?
Of course not.
It was an arranged marriage.
Is she a woman with a past?
I didn't mean that. She is a spendid woman.
Brother!
Sister-in-law!
- Young Lady! - Where is Grandfather Huan?
At the office, in the western yard.
- You came! - Why are you here?
Brother, we do not have school tomorrow! I'm free! {30552}{30660}I've told you not to act like a crazy girl.
Right. Do we have a guest?
- Who is he? - Guess.
You're too hasty little lady!
Don't you remember me?
Do you want crispies? I'll steal from grandmother!
- Brother Zank! I missed you! - Take it easy. There is dust here.
- This is bad manners. - So, shall I shake hands?
I am not a baby anymore.
Grandfather Huan. Come inside.
Lady asked me to bring this, in case it smells badly here.
Leave it on the floor.
She is very kind.
I opened the window but it's still smelly.
She said that one smell will cover the other...
and to take the orhid from her room.
She is taking after her for years.
- I'll bring you water for tea. - I don't have tea at night.
I don't need to wash.
- Won't you wash? - Later.
I'll go. When I am sure that all is well I am releaved.
Take some rest. Call me if you need anything.
See you tomorrow.
Yuen! Come in!
You shouldn't have brought it.
- Did Huan forget your water? - I told him I don't want any tea.
- You're afraid it may have a bad effect. - I don't drink tea at night.
- The room is a mess. - It's fine!
You do not belong here.
We haven't met in ten years.
There are candles. Power is cut at midnight.
I do not need them. I'll sleep.
I didn't know you were our guest.
- You need matresses. - It's ok.
- I'll bring another blanket. - Don't bother.
- It's cold at night. - I don't mind.
I'll be back.
What is wrong with his health?
Is he asleep?
- Is he in danger? - No.
- Is he going to be alright? - Offcourse.
Tell me the truth.
His chest is alright. It surely isn't tuberculosis.
He becomes more and more weak and badly tempered.
It's the first time he becomes ill.
His illness has made him badly tempered.
- Is this why u sleep seperately? - It was my decision.
We'll talk tomorrow.
He has to get more sunshine.
- Today was a good day. - Yes, it was sunny.
- Tomorrow will be sunny too. - Probably.
- See you tomorrow. - See you tomorrow.
- Sounds like a siren. - They are cuttin power off.
Why did you turn the light on?
It will be put off soon.
Stay a while.
The orchid smells very nice.
We will talk tomorrow.
Good morning. Come in.
- Why aren't you at school? - We have vacation.
You have circles underneath your eyes.
Maybe because I was studying till late.
- What book keeps you awake? - You won't understand.
- Must be a medical book! - Exactly!
Brother Zank...
- Aren't you well? Let me see. - I have a present for you.
- Unique! It's a tree! - Chinese pinetree!
The grass is perfect. You have surgeon's hands.
- I don't want to be a doctor. - And what do you want to be?
I don't know. As long as I don' end up like my sister in law.
- What do you mean? - Shopping, tiding up...
She grows flowers too! She sent me the orchid.
I saw it, I don't like it.
- Smells too much. - Flowers smell.
She puts her nails in the dirt. Disgusting.
Does she treat you badly?
She is the most gentle person on earth! I just feel sorry for her.
- Is your brother up yet? - He's in the sun.
- I am going to see him. - He has nothing serious, isn't it?
- How can I put it? - It's all in his head.
I'm sorry, you're a grown lady.
Let's go.
Cough again.
Breathe in.
Breathe out.
Ok.Get dressed.
- Any change since yesterday? - Get more sunshine.
Yuen suggested that I should go out in the sun. Did you say so?
I am coughing for too long. My lungs have problem for sure.
Might be psychological or an allergy.
You have to be examined.
Anyhow you have to go out and excercise.
- Medicine? - It's a first step.
Go out in the sun and your mood will change.
Good advice. Brother is becoming intollerable.
- Children do not interrupt. - You see he always shouts at me.
Are you through? Let's go out then!
Did you finish your homework?
I want to go for a walk with brother Zank.
Have a look. You haven't been here for ten years.
Ok, let's go.
Should sister-in-law come with us?
Ssiter-in-law, come with us.
Brother allows it.
- Do you want to come too? - Does my health permit it?
- Yuen let's go all together! - I have to change.
We will have a good time!
- Watch it Zitse. - You too!
Look! A handkerchief!
Caught on the branch. Probably from the wind.
Quickly, sister-in-law!
Welcome spring, earth is tranquil.
Bees are humming and the wind blows.
Welcome spring, earth is tranquil.
Bees are humming
and the wind blows! What a beauty!
The flowers are blooming.
Welcome spring.
Violets smell sweetly..
Welcome spring! What a beaty!
Welcome spring, earth is tranquil.
Bees are humming and the wind blows.
Welcome spring!
I sweated today!
And I feel hungry.
The cedar bloomed early.
- You must be tired, Yuen. - I'm ok.
It was long since we last had fun.
Haven't gone out in years. It was nice.
Zitse should have come earlier.
Take your pill.
I have to change medicine.
- Sister-in-law! - Come in!
May I look myself in the mirror?
When am I going to have a big mirror too?
I do not remember Zank Zitse well. I was young.
But he is so charming.
And so...
Help me. What is it called?
What are you trying to say?
He has class... you know.
He lives in a big city. He has travelled the world.
I do not know how to call it either.
My classmates would be so jealous.
No comparison with our teachers.
They are all in love with stupid Mr.Liou.
You used to say he's terrific.
Before brother Zank came.
Good morning!
Going shopping?
- What do you want for lunch? - Whatever you like.
Find an excuse later to go somewhere to talk.
Where?
At the old wall Where did we go yesterday?
- Are you hurt? - I'm fine.
- Where are we going? - Wherever you want.
- You never say your opinion. - You asked me out.
Let's go wherever you want.
Before the war, I asked you if you would follow me...
You told me that if I didn't want you to come, you wouldn't mind.
Would you follow me now?
Are you out of your mind?
I was not expecting you.
- This is my handkerchief. - Really?
The wind took it the day you came.
Blew when I was asleep. Silly, isn't it?
I spend whole days here.
I am a bit dizzy. Maybe it's the sun.
Do western doctors take the pulse?
I'm checking your pulse.
You are not use to the sun, that's why you're dizzy.
- Will I be cured? - Offcourse. All you need is rest.
- Which medicines should I take? - None. Just take care.
Try not to be upset.
- You mean with her? - I meant in general.
- I do not know how I became like that. - It's natural.
My wife is such a sweet person...
but my health doesn't allow us to have a normal relationship.
- I am sure she is nice. - You can't imagine.
She does everything. You can see that.
I am grateful and full of guilt.
I can't cry and I can't smile.
She cries alone in her room and never smiles.
She does all her duties but she is distant.
The more she does the more distant she becomes.
I don't know if you understand.
Hasn't she been like that from the beginning?
Zitse, we are friends. Please, talk to her.
I didn't know you knew each other.
If she married you she'd be better of.
I'll talk to her. I'll do whatever I can.
It is not because you came here. Lian is good, I know.
When we got married, I tried to love him.
Then he became ill and strange.
I felt unhappy and empty inside.
I didn't know what to do.
One day, you showed up in my dreams.
The last years, Lian was a duty for me.
He's my husband I have to take care of him.
But you, I have you in my heart.
This fills me with guilt.
What can I do?
And you weren't always good to me.
Later, I thought it was right.
I couldn't see the difference.
Now you are here and I am thinking...
is this the man, who dazes me so much!
Don't talk.
If I don't say it to you, whom am I going to say it to?
What are we going to do?
Unless...
We leave?
Unless I leave.
Or he dies.
Brother Zank!
- My sister was calling you. - Really?
The whole town must have heard her.
Remember when we were noisy? Your father punished me.
I had to stand there.
You embarked a boat and yelled:
"He must stay there until his knees bend!"
You yelled till father finally withdrew.
I'm reading litterature again after years.
Lian, I have to leave.
Leave? You just came. Please stay.
I wanted to talk to you about something. We have a lot of empty rooms.
We can make one of them a surgery.
I work in a clinic in Shanghai.
You will start your own clinic! Yuen will help you.
Think of it, take your time.
Just do not be rush into an answer.
Did you give me this book?
You dance very well. Let go.
- The more you talk, the more stressed I become. - Get some rest.
Who else will try?
Not me!
Which boy will come?
You?
Mr Zank?
I want to learn how to dance.
Raady? Go.
You have talent.
Well done. Ask a girl to dance.
Who else wants to try?
Brother Zank, I want to try again.
Let's turn music on, it'll be easier.
Come on all, try!
Promise that you won't betray Lian.
- Did you hear me? - I want to ask you something.
Why is the Little Sister so tired today?
I went to school with her.
Did you have a good time?
It was nice.
- You've become close friends. - I saw her growing up!
You hadn't seen her for ten years. You are going out with a child.
You're lying to me.
What are you talking about?
She is my husband's sister.
I am responsible for her.
I'll be more careful.
I'll tell Lian I was here. I won't lie to him.
See you tomorrow.
Don't get mad. I am joking.
I asked Huan to cook nudles.
I am not hungry.
I slept well. Zitse was right about the sun.
I thought that his coming would upset you.
What do you feel for him?
- Wht do you mean? - What is your opinion?
He's your friend, offcourse he seems nice.
Little sister is turning sixteen.
I'd like her to wait for him two years.
You mean you'd like him to wait two years for her.
Exactly.
Does she want to?
I want you to talk to her.
I am her brother, she is probably ashamed of me.
- You want me to play the matchmaker? - Just talk to her.
What about master Zank? Shall I talk to him too?
No, I'll talk to him.
He might not want to.
He doesn't have other girl, they get along. They will fit together.
You think so?
I don't want to do it.
She's young, goes to school.
We shouldn't give her ideas.
- We shouldn't be hasty. - Right.
- Did you stop the tranquilizers? - Yes.
You're going? Don't go.
We'll talk tomorrow.
- So youre getting married. - Nonsense. Don't scare me.
You're thirty. It's not good to be alone.
Lian aksed me to play the matchmaker.
That's nonsense.
With whom?;
Since it's nonsense, why do you ask?
You know.
With you?
You're going well with little sister.
Wat does it all mean?
Lian wants me to bring you together.
That's insane!
I did what he asked me to.
It's up to you now. Tell me your opinion.
- You're playing games. - I play directly.
It is rediculous! Can't he see that she's a child?
She turns sixteen today.
When I left, you were sixteen.
We did not have a matchmaker though.
You mean...
that it is right to ask a 16 year old to marry me?
- Does this mean yes? - I am not interested. OK?
Stop torturing me. I suffered enough.
Why didn't I find a matchmaker for us?
- Maybe you did not want to. - Offcourse I did!
- Then why you didn't find one?; - Your mother didn't agree.
- My mother has died. - Now you are married.
Don't you think it is a good idea to marry his sister?
I don't want you to go, hence...
I can't come with you.
Little sister, you turn sixteen. Drink.
- I want a toast. - Toast, it is!
I can't drink.
Try again. Birthday without alcohol is meaningless.
Power is cut off the whole day.
We've got atmosphere. Where is Yuen?
Sister-in-law! You're gorgeus!
Yuen, I offer you a drink.
It's my birthday. Drink with me.
I told you tio drink and you didn't. Cheers.
You drink, I'll eat. My mother- in-law prepared all this food.
OK, I 'll have.
Do you remember the game I told you about? I taught you?
"Prosperity, longevity, success, marriage!"
- Do you know it? Let's play! - I don't know it very well.
Is he doing it right?
It doesn't count. Another one!
Whoever loses, drinks. Drink!
I was not a good teacher. I'll drink!
You mustn't, Lian.
I'll dink one for Lian and one for Little Sister.
Thank you, sister-in-law!
Brother Zank, let's play "scissors, paper, rock".
You lost!
Again!
- You lost again! - You're some opponent!
Take it easy!
- Again, broter Zank! - 'No, I give up.
Brother Zank Let him eat something.
Lian, do you want to play "birds"?
The one with the fingers?
I have two birdies on the branches...
one flew, and the other flew..
One came back, and the other came back!
Haven't done this for a long time.
- Lian, allow me. - I will drink it.
Grandfather Huan! Drink for me.
Huan can drink!
Master mustn't drink.
- My lady is drinking it! - Are you ok?
I never managed to make her drunk!
- Come and play! - I can't.
Ok, but the loser drinks it all.
Grandfather Huan wins!
I'm so sorry, master Zank.
Thank you, sister-in-law.
You're hot.
Today is you birthday. Cheers.
I'll drink one too, now.
It's horrible.
- Give me some. - I'll drink with you.
- I'll play with you. - Come.
- We'll play something else. - I know this!
We used to play it, but you always lost!
Sister-in-law has won! Drink Zank.
Again.
Wait. We're bringing the cups.
- Why not? - Huan, bring the cups!
I'm serving.
- Let's play "Prosperity". - You've never won.
Two out of three. Loser drinks three cups.
Prosperity, longevity...
Three cups for brother Zank!
I'll have one with you.
Another one!
Are you drinking?
Brother Zank, you're drunk.
Little sister...
you're sixteen only once.
You're drunk! I'm taking sister-in-law to her room!
Brother Zank!
Are you getting out?
- Go away! - I want to get in.
Go away!
I want to get in.
Go away, Yuen.
- Who is it? - It's me, Zitse.
Come in. It's open.
What's wrong?
I need a pill. I have a headache because of the drink.
In the drawer, at your left.
Had it.
- I'll have one too. - It's not good for you.
Can you turn off the light? The switch is at your right.
- Is it you, Zitse? - Yes, it's me.
What is it?
- I need one of your pills. - You too? Weird.
Everyone is sleepless tonight.
Have a nice sleep.
You shouldn't be drinking so much. It's bad for you.
Stay for a while.
Since Zitse came you're in a mood.
You're wearing your wedding dress. I had forgotten how it looked like.
Maybe I forgot our marriage, too.
You've drunk too much. I've never seen you so happy before.
Today I realised how beautiful this marriage is.
You're still young and pretty.
I was thinking that I have to get better...
qnd bring hope back in our hearts.
I've done a lot of thinking.
Sometimes I think I wasn't good enough to be your husband.
Tell me, are you in love with Zitse?
Tell me the truth.
- What happened to your arm? - I've hit it.
How did this happen? Did you put anything on it?
I have some ointment.
Is it deep? Be careful. It might be infected.
Why do you keep complaining all the time?
The weather's getting hotter.
How's your head? You're quite a drinker.
- I'll go back to Shangai. - Sit down.
I thought of leaving a note but I had to talk to you.
Don't go. We need you.
It's not serious. If you come I will check you up fully.
There is no reason to stay.
Your presence makes Yuen happy.
Trust her. It was my blame.
Stay at least for another day.
If I see her happy I'm happy too.
Young master, do you want something to eat?
Lady has just bought them. They're tasty.
Young master!
Young lady!
Young master is bad! Quick!
He needs air!
Call master Zank. And the little sister.
Tell him to hold his tools!
Is he going to live?
Let's help him!
Carefully!
Give me my glove.
Don't let him die.
I would never do this to him.
Brother!
What's going on?
Sister-in-law, what's wrong with him?
He was fine, how did this happen?
You're every day together. You should have known!
My brother is not going to die, right?
No, he's going to be ok.
Young lady?
Miss?
Young master Zank?
Brother!
We're all here, Lian.
What happened?
Why did you do this?
I thought that...
Brother Zank is leaving soon.
Lian told him to find you a university in Shangai.
I don't want to go.
Wait till summer.
No!
Are you having an affair with brother Zank?
It's ok. You can go back now.
Brother said we should accompany you to the station.
I always do what my brother says.
- Don't upset him. - I'm not upsetting him.
- Is he going to be ok? - Offcourse he is.
How come you didn't accompany Zitse?
He's bad!
No matter what happened, you should have accompanied him.
Even if he didn't want you to, you had to go.
Don't get very tired..