You made a good point. You got injured for trying to save me.
I have the responsibility to take care of you.
All right.
I'll pay the rent.
This is Chinatown.
I know.
The movie Godzilla shot scenes here, right?
They were both locked up in the zoo.
They were like my parents.
They could never go home.
He takes advantages of the fact that he's good-looking and wealthy,
so he messes around with many women.
Who were you talking about?
Ye Ren-yi.
Ryan.
HESHENGTANG GINSENG, KINDNESS BEGETS KINDNESS
Ren-gui.
Don't forget to take Mr. Zhao's shanci mushrooms.
SHANCI MUSHROOMS
Ren-gui, what was that noise?
Did something fall?
Ren-gui.
-Oh, dear, did you fall? -Help me.
Goodness. Why were you so careless? Be careful.
Goodness. Are you okay?
I'm okay.
You're a grown man. Why did you...
I'm fine. Hey, pick up the shanci mushrooms.
-Are you sure you're okay? -Yes.
Gosh.
-The shanci mushrooms... -Yes.
Bring it to Big Pot later.
You're...
Why is there blood?
-This... -Did I cut my hand somewhere?
There's no cut.
Why is there blood?
Ren-gui!
Jiaozi?
Zhuigiao.
"Zhuigiao."
Growing old together, hand in hand.
That's the most wonderful kind of love.
Zhuigiao.
So what's my uncle's wish?
It happens to be related to basketball.
He said he wants to play basketball with his senior high school friends.
High school friends?
-That's a bit tricky. -It's not easy.
-It means we have to go to the school. -Hey.
Too bad.
Play ball.
I didn't see anything.
Mrs. Thomason said she's been married four times.
One of them is a Hollywood star that you know.
She said,
you get better at getting along with more experience.
Her last marriage lasted for almost 30 years.
-Really? -Yes.
If you can't get along,
you shouldn't drag it on.
That's just being irresponsible.
A promise you can just toss aside is worth nothing.
So is being married the same with serving jail time?
Is marriage a sentence?
One has to sacrifice his life with one wrong decision.
You've already missed the best timing.
It's gotten cold.
How is it?
DADAOCHENG PARK
Your family is a happy one.
Every time I see an old couple holding hands,
I feel so envious.
They're really growing old together.
Not all couples can be like them.
Don't people get married because they love their partner?
Some people get married because they're insecure.
So they give it a label to confirm it.
This kind of love
should be let go.
Why give up if you love each other?
Because...
So is being married the same with serving jail time?
Is marriage a sentence?
One has to sacrifice his life with one wrong decision.
Stop wasting time trying to guess.
What if he gets angry? It's his personal matter after all.
His personal matter.
Then why are you asking me? How should I know?
I'm hoping he'd be frank with me.
But he just wouldn't say anything.
I tried to point him in that direction. But he avoided the topic.
I wonder if he's being evasive or pretending to be dumb.
Well, I don't know
whether the men act so weirdly to avoid the question
-or feigning ignorance. -Tian-ming, tell me.
Should I call Nian-nian to tell her that her dad is in the hospital?
What? Mr. Li is in the hospital?
What's the matter?
Hey, it's not like women have nothing to do
apart from love and dating.
Actually, there is.
I'm considering to stay in San Francisco a little longer.
I saw a place here that offers a course in Chinese medicine.
You need to make use of your freedom.
Do something that you really want.
As for Ryan...
Don't be too cow-headed.
That's what love is about.
You mean "bullheaded."
Are you sure you don't need me to ask Tian-ming?
No.
I don't need to rely on others.
Hurry up and call. I'm already on my third bun.
I'm not sure.
If I call her now, it's telling her to rush back, no?
She should come back.
Mr. Li being sick is a big deal. She has to come back.
She said she wants to stay longer in America.
Telling her to come back will disrupt her plans.
Come on, what plans? Is love really that important?
That's right. What's the deal about love?
Let me rephrase.
Being in love is very important to Taiwanese.
But Mr. Li is more important. Just call her.
Let me think about it.
Such a typical Taiwanese.
They love to guess what others are thinking.
Love to make decisions on their behalf.
Just call her and let her decide for herself.
You spent more time arguing here than the phone call itself.
Was she lecturing us?
Probably just you.
Call her.
Is something up?
Why are you so quiet?
Can I ask you something?
At the basketball court and other instances.
Hey, wait.
It was because Xiao-meng was at the court.
And other people were looking.
It's not appropriate, right?
So, were you feeling shy?
I wouldn't really say shy, but self-conscious.
So...
What do you think about us?
There is nobody here right now.
Nobody is here.
-But-- -What are you willing to accept?
This isn't right. We're still in public.
-Okay... -Can I do this?
Can I do this?
All right, let's end it with that.
You're being weird.
Us Asians are more conservative.
Did you hear what I said?
I'm listening.
I just think it's no big deal.
No big deal?
So...
So none of it matters to you?
Yes, I don't think it matters. Only you do.
Okay.
If you think I think it matters, why can't you be frank with me?
Please mind your own business and stop bothering me.
I have no other things.
I'm alone here. I've got nothing going.
I butt in your business because I'm here with you.
What else should I do?
I'm going to rest.
Okay then.
I'll go.
Here.
Thanks.
Hello.
Yes.
Okay.
Okay, I got it.
Nian-nian.
Are you okay?
Miss, do you need help?
Do you need help?
If you're all right, please sit tight. We're about to serve the meals.
Thanks.
-Thanks. -Thanks, please enjoy.
HESHENGTANG, CLOSED TODAY
You're home.
Did you forget the keys?
I thought there will always be someone to open the door for me.
It's summer.
Anyone willing to come back to Taiwan truly loves it.
It's so hot, humid and sticky.
You still have to come back even if it's hot, humid and sticky.
Because this is your home.
Here, it's Taiwan's flavor.
Don't be blinded by love, dummy.
I'm not.
Come here.
It's too tiring.
Of course, it is.
-You just got a new boyfriend. -Don't eat this.
Your body can't handle it.
That sounded a little weird.
-Did it? -You...
-What? -You scared him.
He ran off.
You think you can divert my attention this way?
I know you were being ironic.
Let me remind you how lovable I am.
You hear me?
You can't touch me.
You can't hit me.
I'm back.
Thank you guys,
-for taking care of my parents. -You're welcome.
Yes, they were under such great care that his hemorrhoids burst.
Shut up.
It's all his fault.
-Bring in the luggage. -All right.
Sir, is your behind feeling better?
It's nothing serious. Don't worry.
You didn't have to come back.
I had to come back to see your injured butt.
Why did you tell her to come?
It wasn't me.
Are you blaming Mom?
Why don't you blame yourself?
You're doing special stunts. Are you part of Cirque du Soleil?
You're a doctor.
Why didn't you get your hemorrhoids properly treated
and let yourself end up like this?
Let me listen to your pulse.
Let me see if your liver is inflamed and storing too much heat.
Let me take your pulse.
Thank goodness Nian-nian came back.
The nurse mentioned that your dad needs an endoscopy tomorrow
to check if there are any polyps.
But he said no. He doesn't want to do it.
-You... -Hush.
-You know the deal. -Dr. Li.
We shouldn't have to tell you what to do.
Listen up. If people heard about this,
Heshengtang will be out of business.
-Did you hear that? -What?
Tian-ming.
Come with me to look for the nurse.
Before the doctor comes, I want to do acupuncture on Dad.
-Come on. -Acupuncture.
It will help release the heat.
You see...
Why did you call her back?
After paying so much for the flight,
she hasn't said a good word since coming back.
She just nags and whines non-stop.
Stop pretending.
I know you're overjoyed to see your daughter.
I didn't want her to come.
All she does is nag and nag.
That's why she's called Nian-nian. She's your daughter after all.
Do you want an apple?
Look, he's crying happy tears.
They're tears of pain.
Jo, come.
Help me with this.
-Okay. -Nian-nian's staying with her dad tonight.
After that, you'll have to squeeze with her in one room.
Don't worry. We can talk all night.
Or I could
-rent a place. -Stay at Tian-ming's.
I thought you and Tian-ming are...
-You know. -What?
You know what.
That thing.
Which thing?
But I prefer staying here.
You and Mr. Li are such good cooks. I wish to stay here forever.
Seeing how happy you two are, it's a good thing I called her back.
Now I have a buddy too.
So it was you.
I knew it!
You really helped me there. Why are you so smart?
Actually, Nian-nian called me, so I updated her on what was going on.
Stay as long as you want.
HELLO
I
I'M BACK IN TAIWAN
Is your adventure going to end like this?
THERE'S BEEN A FAMILY EMERGENCY SO I FLEW HOME.
It's been more than a month.
Your acupuncture skills have gotten worse.
Turning in this direction is to compensate.
You need to discharge.
I'm jet-lagged and grumpy.
Let me concentrate, please.
There you go again.
If you're not doing it right, you should accept criticism and guidance.
Don't give out excuses.
I'm a doctor. I know what I'm doing.
Do you know what I'm going to do?
Stop trying to boss people around all the time.
-Here goes the arguing. -Just hush.
I could hear you from outside.
What's with all the quarreling when you just got back?
They're not quarreling.
It's normal for them to butt heads.
Happens all the time at home. I'm used to it.
How nice to have your dad with you.
No wonder Nian-nian flew back so quickly.
-Ren-gui. -Yes?
Look, Jo brought fruits for you again.
Okay.
-Please enjoy the fruits. -Thanks.
Your moxibustion stick.
Finally.
Moxibustion? Are you going to use that?
You're getting out of line.
It's only been one month in the States and you've forgotten everything.
It's for myself.
I'm tired from rushing back here.
See, this is your problem.
You're too strong-headed.
You never wait to hear the whole story. That's why you're stressed out.
Yes. Don't be so stressed.
Focus on getting well so you can be discharged.
If not, we're stuck here with you.
That's right.
-Is he getting discharged tomorrow? -He has yet to do his endoscopy.
Congrats, sir. Your ass is going to be blasted.
Very funny. It's not a blast.
He's getting an endoscopy.
Endoscopy, okay.
Chinese medicine is still better.
See, in Western medicine,
they insert a tube into your body and move it around.
Such suffering.
You can't blame me
-for refusing to see the doctor. -Stop moving.
There are needles on you.
If you had taken care of your hemorrhoids,
I wouldn't have to pay so much to fly back here.
You knew it was just hemorrhoids. Why are you so worried?
Sure, it's not serious. Who's the one wailing about it all day?
"So painful."
Sir, it's time for your examination.
Coming...
Where should we go next?
You should accompany them.
It's okay. They're all here.
I think it's fine for me to go alone.
-I said I'm going to go with you, right? -It's okay.
No, you're still new to Taiwan.
PRIVATE DANJIANG HIGH SCHOOL
PRIVATE DANSHUI HIGH SCHOOL
This is the address from 1973.
You can check it out.
Hopefully, it's useful.
Thanks.
-Thank you. -You're welcome.
WANG XUE-QING
WANG XUE-QING, DANSHUI, BEI COUNTY, ZHONGZHENG ROAD NO. 6, LANE 22
MACKAY MEMORIAL PARK
Excuse me. Are you two reading a poem by Dr. Mackay?
-Yes. -Yes.
That's so unlike Jo.
She's always so sensible and logical. To be led by emotions?
I can't picture it.
Me neither.
Maybe she misses her dad very much.
Maybe you should think about the past few days.
I spoke to her on the phone before I came back
and she sounded weird.
Did something happen between the two of you?
Did you realize we've been talking about me the whole meal?
Can we talk about you instead?
And please mind your own business. Worry about your own things.
I'd rather not.
Before I get a definite answer,
I'd rather not paint the wrong picture of Ryan to you.
Do you feel like we've gotten distant?
Obviously.
It's a huge distance between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.
Are you some teenager?
It's annoying when you fiddle with the phone while talking.
Are you stalking her?
-You're a pervert. -Lower your voice, damn it.
A pervert? Stalking? Watch your words.
She's like a man. She'll be fine.
Really?
You sure look worried though.
-Really? -Indeed.
-There's no such thing. -You sure?
Happy-go-lucky bombshell.
Isn't that your ideal type, Deng Tian-ming?
This is my ideal type.
Haven't you found your ideal type too?
Foreigner, tall, big, muscular.
Who do you think watches fireworks on Qixi Festival?
Couples.
Okay. See you at Pier Nine on the Qixi Festival Day.
Be there or be square.
Take good care of her.
We're going to watch Cape No. 7. We heard it's good.
It will surpass the box office by billions.
A local film makes billions?
No way.
Why not?
Because it's not possible.
What a waste. You're only eating the fillings.
It's so hard to peel.
That's enough.
Anyone?
Sir?
Hello, Tian-ming. My bicycle has got a flat tire.
And my phone is about to die.
I'm at...
What are you doing here?
I came to save the damsel in distress.
Why was the call cut halfway?
Because my phone died. How did you know I was here?
Miss, GPS exists.
I saw your last position
and drove from the foot of the hill all the way up here.
You got me so worried.
Get on.
Jo.
You're talented.
Very independent.
You're able to accomplish many things.
Honestly, I admire you for that.
For such an amazing person,
such a perfect woman,
I wonder if anyone is worthy to be placed
in your heart.
Since I'm already so amazing,
tell me,
who else should I put in my heart?
Me.
You're not familiar with Taiwan yet. Next time, let me go with you.
If you get lost again, I'm going to be so worried.
Did I tell you that you're a special girl?
And you're my type.
Exactly what type am I?
Stinky tofu.
At first, it smells pungent so I'd rather stay far away.
But after taking a bite,
I can't forget it.
Just like this.
The address for Mr. Wang that I got from the yearbook is vacant.
Easy. Go and check at the household registration office.
Really?
Of course.
You see.
What are you going to do without me?
A plane.
-Do you see it? -Yes.
NIAN-NIAN CALLING
I'm back in Taiwan.
Did you see my messages?
Is your dad okay?
Yes.
He's doing pretty good.
It's just...
Hemorrhoids.
He doesn't like to talk about it in front of strangers.
He gets self-conscious even with Jo.
Oh, I wish him a speedy recovery.
I heard...
I heard from Ms. Chen about your past marriages.
I heard some rumors from the church too.
I know it's rude for me to ask like this,
but I'd imagine all sorts if I don't.
That's why I'm...
I'm not sure how to bring it up.
Not sure?
Why did you go back to Taiwan without a word?
My dad is sick.
You could've still told me.
I thought maybe you got lost in the city.
Nian-nian.
I'm worried about your present,
but you're worried about my past. Don't you think it's funny?
I'm glad your dad is okay.
I need to get back to my work. Bye.
Are you Mr. Li Ren-gui's family?
Back then, after we finished our game,
we'd go to the ice shop to have Four Fruit shaved ice.
Your dad's favorite was "Moon Meets Ice."
Four Fruit, "Moon Meets Ice."
Four Fruit is shaved ice made from four candied fruits.
"Moon Meets Ice" is to add a raw egg on the shaved ice.
You can't find those nowadays.
Shops no longer sell them.
The only thing left is the memory in our minds.
Sir, I came here today
because I wanted to realize my dad's unfulfilled wish.
One of them is to play a game of basketball with you.
I waited for this match
for a long time.
It never happened.
I later got the news
that your dad passed away in the States.
We were all saddened by the news.
My wife and I,
particularly Li-yun,
took it very hard. I know.
I didn't know Li-yun is your wife.
My wife
was your dad's first love.
At the time,
we always played ball together.
We hung out all the time.
Until your dad and I
both fell for the same girl.
They were
in love.
They had a passionate relationship all the way to college.
My wife, Hong Li-yun,
was very smart and outgoing.
She was called a progressive girl back then.
She always believed that her ideas could change the world.
Everyone used to think that your dad was keen on social movements.
But it was actually due to Li-yun's influence.
During social movements,
people would call your dad Napoleon.
And they called my wife
Jo.
Napoleon and his first love, Josephine.
They both passed away a long time ago.
My wife passed away in 1993.
IF POSSIBLE, I WISH TO PLACE FLOWERS ON YOUR GRAVE.
Who knows, maybe the two of them
are together in heaven.
In the past, people were so poor that meat was a luxury.
Now, we give you meat and you don't want it.
CHENG-EN GATE
The biopsy report came out.
Well, we have diagnosed
that Mr. Li suffers from stage two, colorectal cancer.
My advice now is
to first proceed with chemotherapy to shrink the tumor
then we can decide on how we're going to remove the cancer cells
through surgery based on his progress.
Nian-nian.
Are you free right now?
We should talk.
Nian-nian?
Sorry.
I'm in a terrible mood right now. I don't think I can talk to you.
If you won't say what you really think,
it'd be hard for us to talk as usual.
Those things...
They no longer matter right now.
Is this how you're going to solve the problem?
You had the courage to come all the way to the States after your fiancé.
Are you just going to believe
some rumors you heard?
It's not like that.
I'm postponing my trip back to the States.
You're not coming back?
No.
Let's talk another time.
Hey...
XIASHAN CEMETARY
GRAVE OF HONG LI-YUN, 1953 TO 1993
MY BELOVED WIFE, ALWAYS IN MY HEART.
Don't think like that.
I used to hate it when people asked what my Chinese name is.
Because I thought Huang Tai-mei...
But now, I dislike even my English name.
Maybe there's a story you don't know yet.
Right?
Mrs. Huang, Ms. Chen Xiu-he.
Didn't you say that everyone
in the States respected your title of Mrs. Huang?
Well, what's so great about the name "Mrs. Huang"?
THE 100 REASONS TO SURVIVE IN TAIPEI
I've been living in your house for over a month.
But I haven't taken a good look at your room.
I've lived here my whole life.
But I've never taken a good look at my dad's face.
Mr. Zhao is my patient.
I'll make the decision.
You always say that. You always make the decisions.
Why am I even here?
We all have different pulses.
Some are fast, some are slow.
Life is the same. Some are long, some are short.
If we could guess what will happen in life,
we wouldn't need doctors anymore.
Well, what's so great about the name Mrs. Huang?
-I'm doing all of this for-- -For my own good. I know.
I'm always right.
All you need to know is that
your dad was an honest man.
He didn't do anything wrong.
The doctor in charge has decided on the treatment.
We will be doing chemotherapy first
then they'll perform surgery to remove the tumor later on.
He assures us that you'll fully recover.
Luckily, it was discovered early.
The recovery rate for stage two is very high.
-Don't worry. -It'll be fine.
Chemotherapy and surgery.
You know I'm against that.
Dad, it's more important to cure the disease.
Yes.
Where are you going? You're unwell.
Get the discharge papers done.
I'm treating it with Chinese medicine.
-What if it made things worse? -What are you doing?
-Stop it. -I'm getting out of here.
I said, stop it.
Dad, no!
-I'm leaving! -No!
I'm leaving!
TAIPEI XIA-HAI CITY GOD TEMPLE
KINDNESS BEGETS KINDNESS
Aren't you going to take my pulse?
When I met a sick elder in the past,
I'd wonder what's wrong with them and how I could help.
You're my dad.
And I couldn't even...
What a terrible daughter I am.
As a doctor,
you can't be so emotional.
Don't let emotions cloud your judgment.
Right now, I'm your patient.
You need to use what you've learned and solve it with your brain.
If you depend on the heart,
it's impossible to treat the illness.
I don't want to be your doctor.
I just want to be your daughter.
It's pointless to worry.
Now...
Treat me properly. Take my pulse.
I don't want to.
I could discuss with you in the past.
I can't do this on my own.
I trust you.
You have my confidence.
Come on.
Hollow pulse, no intermediate beat.
It's soft like a scallion.
The inner heat is causing excessive blood flow.
The heat injury causes massive loss of blood.
It's probably due to losing too much blood.
You've only been back for two days.
You took one day's worth of Chinese patent medicine.
HAWTHORN, ORANGE PEEL, CHINESE LIQUORICE
How about...
How about I write another prescription.
Something with more dosage of liquid medicine.
This isn't some answer sheet.
My daughter shouldn't worry about the prescription given by my doctor.
Your doctor and your daughter are the same person.
-They're not. -They're not.
My doctor is bold with the medicine.
She's got some new ideas about the prescription.
My daughter is worried about causing more harm,
so she's more cautious.
These two people are totally different.
Prepare the medicine according to my doctor's prescription.
Dad.
You used to think twice about my prescription before.
Aren't you going to double check?
Dr. Li.
My life is in your hands now.
I trust you.
Dad.
Sit.
You're having an asthma attack.
Take a deep breath.
Your dad said he trusts you. Don't stress yourself out.
That's...
That's exactly why I'm stressed out.
I...
Finish your sentence.
I'm already used to the openness of San Francisco.
Now that I'm back in Taipei, everything is cramped.
So many things are happening.
I'm really...
Finish your sentence.
What you just said, someone already said it a long time ago.
Dad?
It was your birth mom.
RYAN CALLING
We have our own treatment method.
I wish I could run away. Away from everything.
-Run away, far and wide. -When are you going back to the States?
I'm not going back.
I'm staying here in Taiwan until I fulfill all my dad's dreams.
You're just wasting so many days of your life there.
He's my boyfriend.
-Is the restaurant in the States -Really?
doing very badly?
You should call Nian-nian.
Do you see anyone else?
If there was, they would've taken over my spot.
Forget it. How embarrassing.
I'll do it myself.
Subtitle translation by Jay Wong