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China-Hong Kong Border

Block 37? Down there

Thanks

Mrs. Lee, you're beautiful

They say your dumplings are the most expensive

Of course, come in

You've come in the right time

The water is boiling, waiting for you

I know you

I watched you on TV, when I first came to Hong Kong

You're a star!

I retired long ago

Please, sit

Guess how old I am

Sit here, please

Here

Guess, Mrs. Lee

Well...

You're in your thirties

I'm old, call me Aunt Mei

You don't have wrinkles

And I have good color

I'm my own best advertisement

Your skin is great

My dumplings are worth it

You get what you pay for

Mrs. Lee

Let me get you more cabbage

I bet you dislike chives with their strong flavor

This cabbage is great

I'll cut it smaller, squeeze it dry

I'll put more ginger in the filling

Up to you Okay

The Northerners always say...

Good feeling comes from a nap Good taste comes from a dumpling

These have 1,400 years of history

But the Southerners still say

It's just meat-stuffed dough, nothing special

I use high-gluten flour

For texture and chewiness

I knead it fine

Until it is like a peeled egg

Smooth, translucent, and soft

There is a secret to keep the filling from leaking out

So that the juicy flavor explodes in the mouth

Mrs. Lee

Eat while it's warm

Take your time

Behave, baby

I eat these often. They're nutritious

Sometimes in soup...

or minced and steamed with citrus peel

But the dumplings are best

They made me famous

Here, baby

It's shame to discard this

Wash it

Bury it with the flowers

They will bloom especially well

Let me tell you

Expensive cosmetics claim to contain...

bird's nest, longevity mushrooms bee's pollen, pearls...

essence of hot springs

All lies!

For women to look younger,

you must start from inside...

for the best color

Only my secret formula can do this

Mrs. Lee...

think of the results, not what it was

Let me sing for you

After my customers eat...

I often sing songs from my youth...

for entertainment, listen:

Lake Hung waters are rough

At the shore is my home

At dawn, boats go out with nets

At dusk, they return loaded with fish

Wild ducks and lotus roots are here

Autumns are bountiful with rice

They say heaven is beautiful

How can it compare with Lake Hung?

The kitchen cabinets will be delivered tomorrow

Bring soup the day after tomorrow

Excuse me, Mr. Lee, I have to go

deliver Mrs. Lee's soup now

Mr. Lee, you've stayed here for months

You don't want to leave

My home is being renovated

My dining set just arrived from Paris

It's too humid, my designer refuses to work

I'm fussy like him

If it doesn't feel good, I reject it

Please behave

Stop it...

I'll behave when I eat

You are naughty I can't break it

What is it?

Good for you

It looks horrible

Try some? No, thanks

Your soup, Madam

What did she say to Mr. Lee?

I don't know

Shenzhen, China

I went through so much to get these

It is hard to keep secret I hear reporters want pictures

The problem is from Hong Kong Don't come for the next two weeks

Even the locals can't get a hold of the stock

We'll see

This is for you Thank

You know him? Who?

S.N. Wang Oh, him

Why did you break up?

It was long ago

He disliked the one-child policy

But I was aborting over 10 fetuses a day...

or over 3,000 a year, over 30,000 for 10 years

Because I had done so many abortions

He was afraid we would be cursed

It was national policy Yes...

I was serving the people, Thanks

Thanks, bye

This way, Miss

China-Hong Kong Border

X-ray, please That one?

The lunchbox Okay

Open it

Ham and egg on rice?

Yes, lunch for my son:

Ham egg, plain rice

You may go Thanks

Thank you

I didn't lie to you, trust me

Stop it!

Anna!

Believe me, I didn't lie to you

Stop following me

You better stop or I'll beat you into pieces

I taped these for you

Enjoy!

Hello? Fung!

Yes

Is it raining in London?

Your mom said you maxed out your credit card

Who are you with? A girl?

Girlfriend?

You're dating?

Does your mom know?

And she tells me...

she hasn't seen your report card

You did well to choose me as your sponsor

I'll call you later

Okay? Bye!

Dating at thirteen!

Dating at thirteen?

Puppy love. Your son?

I look that old?

Do you have children?

We don't know whose fault it is

I'll bring back your youth...

and his heart

Do you have more potent stuff for faster results?

It's best in the 5th or 6th month

Extract it by breaking the water sac and slide it

It's covered by a layer of creamy fat

The colors are defined and you can see the cranium

And the little hands and feet moving around

In the first trimester, they're this small

By the third trimester, they're too tough

The 5th month is perfect, kitten-like...

and most nutritious

Let me show you

Some say even if you're eighty

After eating them

You feel eighteen again

See

This is what I chopped up

You're still afraid?

I was a doctor

In China, only the best minds could study medicine

My forte was surgery with no bleeding

Always bloodless

So you've saved many lives

Nothing is left after I'm done!

We must all face our fates

Our fates are all different

So we must treasure our time...

and live well

Honey?

I'm at your favorite bakery

Want some custard tarts?

I'm working Really?

I'm be home late

Remember your promise

Of course, our 15th anniversary

I'll keep you company tomorrow

Okay? Bye

You were just on a trip last week

You promised to be with me

I'm just going for a few days

I want to visit my nephew in London

Sure, if you like

And go shopping, too

So many zeroes?

You used to laugh a lot

Aren't you happy with all the zeroes?

Laughing doesn't equal happy

Plus, you're not coming

I'll be gone 4 or 5 days

And if not?

I'll write you another as a fine

Fines are for mistakes

Whatever

Hello? If you don't send that contract

I'll change my mind

Not more than 950 million

These are bland and crunchy

By the 2nd months they have little hands and feet

And ears too! Those were bones?

Nah... their bones aren't hard

I'll chop them finer next time

Cook them in broth next time

It will enhance the flavor

Are you done?

This can't go on Why?

My skin is still flabby

It's much better!

I need your most potent stuff

I'll find it...

let me sing now

Sing as you wish, I must go

Bye, Mrs. Lee...

Mrs. Lee, this way please

I'll find it for you

Call me when you do Don't worry!

Aunt Mei?

You are...? Mrs. Kam recommended you

Come in, hello, Little girl

Beg Aunt Mei

Find someone else

Where? Mrs. Kam says you were a great doctor in China

I believe her

It's too dangerous

Let me recommend a Shenzhen hospital

It's quite good, and it's legal

I know, but I can't afford the fees

Black market, then

You are the black market

No, I'm not!

Her feet are swollen

She's showing

I thought she gained weight

She's five months along

In the first trimester, I could scrape the vagina

But now it's all in place, I can't force it

The bones will pierce the vagina

It's too dangerous, no

I beg you, she's only fifteen

I'm retired, and it's illegal

How can she give birth to a baby?

She's too young to be a mother

Say something! Speak!

Speak up and beg Aunt Mei!

I must tell you

Her dad did it, we can't keep it

Please abort it for her

It's a monster

Once the baby is born...

Is it my child or grandchild?

Please

Quit your job today

Will you be my sugar daddy? I can afford you

You don't eat that much

I do

You like to laugh, too

Your home is so grand!

What's the use? It's empty

It's a house, not a home

My husband is with some young girl

Did he notice the difference?

I can't wait, I need your best

For youth and beauty

Women must fight time

I used to always laugh

After high school, I went into a TV series

I became very popular

Mr. Lee was the sponsor of my show

I fell during a stunt

And he held me

So you married him?

I was just 20

Everyone wants to marry well

He was in his thirties, and he loved me

I thought it would be "happily ever after"

All men love 20-years-old gals

Yes, when they are in their thirties...

and in their 40's and 50's...

and in their 60's and 70's

I let it go

As long as he doesn't flaunt it

Men are all the same...

all they know is sex

What's so good about a 20-year-old?

And you?

So sad

I broke up with my first love...

and married an uncultured cook

a cook...

Times have changed

All Chinese wanted to come to HK at that time

Wanted a Hong Kong identity Card

And I...

After a hard struggle

I got mine and I grew up

But I also got divorced

I don't think you dare get a divorce

Women like you are everywhere

Be glad you know me

otherwise... Second Wife in 5 years...

Third Wife in 10 years...

and Fourth Wife in 15

and I am different from you

I rely on myself

You may be rich, but I am free

At the shore is my home

Mrs. Lee, go cast your net

Mrs. Lee!

Return loaded with fish

Thanks, Aunt Mei You're welcome, bye

Hello? Not yet, Mrs. Lee

Money can't buy it, just like love

The prime material is rare

All right, bye

What is this place?

Relax...

Almost done

Relax...

relax

I'll be done soon

It's been eighteen hours

Relax

You must relax, too

Will she be all right?

Don't worry

Relax

The vagina is not fully dilated yet

She still has the body of girl

We women must defend ourselves...

or they will bully us

Take care of your daughter...

so it doesn't happen again

The water broke

It's fine Don't be nervous

I swear it will be over in ten seconds

Deep breath

Work with me, relax... Hold on

Relax! Cry if you want to

It's fully dilated, don't worry

One, two, three

The head is out... wait!

Where are my tongs?

Relax...

relax

Beautiful

Don't be sad

The baby has no more life

So fresh

Little girl

Little girl, you'll be fine

You'll be fine

It's over. Little girl

Lie down on my couch

Easy

Thanks Take my shoes

Let me sing for you

She's so heavy

I can't hold her much longer

Wait

Mrs. Lee, help yourself

I will make steamed dumplings

Have more wine

It was a boy

A boy?

See, look at that

So beautiful and rare

In China, people only abort girls

I didn't use drugs, just a catheter

Drugs make it inedible

They will damage its nervous system

It is also a first-born, even more nutritious

It's the most nutritious thing in the world

You saw the mother, nice girl

Young, still in high school

Healthy

Well, what are you waiting for? What are you cooking today?

You'll feel like a new woman

My husband broke his leg

Now you need me

Normally you wouldn't care. Where I go

You smell nice...

Iook nice

You haven't held me in ages

Thirsty?

I'll get water

It's so hot

And we must go to Mongkok next

I forgot about that

With two cases

Woe is me And they're huge

Oh?

What is it..."blood" What is it?

You're joking

Here's a tissue Whose is it, Driver?

Kay? How are you feeling?

Kay? Answer me

Kay? Are you all right?

I don't want to die

Don't die, Kay!

It's all my fault!

It's a reasonable amount

I'm busy, my assistant Emily will follow up

Don't worry, bye!

Sheep placentas or longevity mushrooms?

Otherwise, it must be the Snow Lotus

I say a major facelift

She's done something

Or eaten something

Mrs. Lee

You look great Thanks

Talking behind my back?

Of course not! Just about how beautiful you look

Please wait for a moment

You're so late

Perhaps she finds herself a guru

I think "voodoo" is closer

What evil thoughts!

That's horrible

It is scary

Please sit, you're the host

You are the host

Please help yourselves Well

The food smells fishy

Is it the beef? The beef?

Fishy, I don't eat fish

Is it the fish?

I don't think so

There is a strange smell

I smell it, too What's wrong?

It's not the fish

But it really stinks

What's that?

It's coming from here

Excuse me

She's off again

Where is she going

The smell is gone You're right

Aunt Mei?

What is your "best stuff"

What did you feed me?

Was the fetus sick?

I smell fishy all over

What do you mean?

I've eaten so much and I'm fine

If anything happens to me I hold you responsible!

I'll sue you!

You'll sue me?

You're the cannibal

Don't be silly, Mrs. Lee.

It smells because it works, you're too sensitive

Look at the mirror tomorrow, you'll be grateful

What do I do?

What do I do?

This baby was hard to find

It was a child of an incest

One in a million, you know

You mean a true bastard?

This is because of the incest?

Incest makes it extra potent

Hurry...

Turn your TV to Channel 2... it's your series

No Really?

The one you said looks like Alan

No way

Just admit it

No Really?

Sorry Never mind

Mrs. Lee, are you crying?

Don't cry, be strong

Have a good sleep

Take a hot bath

Sip some vinegar, you'll be fine

Good night, Mrs. Lee

Coming...

Aunt Mei?

Yes, Mr. Lee

You're breaking the law

How come?

This is just my dumpling shop

You advocate cannibalism

Does it really work?

Please sit

I will prove it to you

Please take a seat, Mr. Lee

We Chinese have had a long history

Who can tell if it is illegal to eat flesh?

About eating humans

Ancient medical texts say...

human flesh and organs...

can heal diseases

During famines

People could not bear to eat their own children

So they traded and ate other people's children

An ancient chef heard that...

...his Emperor wanted to taste human flesh

To please his Emperor...

...he cooked and served his own son to the monarch

Tales abound of caring sons and daughters...

...cutting off flesh for their parents' medicines

In the Water Margin

Heroes ate human organs with their wine

One even opened a bun shop using flesh as filling

The Japanese ate the Chinese

China had civil unrest and famines

Did they avoid human flesh?

We hate people "whole-heartedly"

A patriotic poem describes...

"eating barbarian flesh...

drinking their blood"

We love people "with all our hearts"

We want to take bites...

and swallow them

We are inside each other

You were 20 in 1960?

You're in your sixties now

Age is just a number

But you're an old lady

My body is what's real

Feel it, harder

Is it young enough?

You can be the same...

...stay young forever

Stay young forever by eating my dumplings

This is Mrs. Lee

Do you have any supply?

Money is not a problem

I need supplies...

Mr. Lee, will you return?

Yes, to eat your flesh

That's a promise I must go

Goodbye

I'll wait for you

I'll wait for you

Aunt Mei!

Aunt Mei, it's me

Dizzy? And rashes?

It's just nerves!

You'll be fine after you move back home...

You'll be fine

I'll give you drugs to ease the itch

Hotel living is not for you

Nurse?

Yes, Dr. Wong

Mrs. Lee's driver will pick up her medication

Yes, how many days' prescription?

Give her a week Okay

Mr. Lee's secretary called and asked

Why you skipped your ultrasound yesterday

I'm here now Here's your report

Call us if your morning sickness continues

Thank you

Goodbye Bye

Thank you

Aunt Mei

You scared me!

I was rude...

But as a woman you know what I was going through

I really need your help

I've retired

Money is not a problem

That "best stuff" was a dream

Mrs. Lee, don't try that

I beg you, I really need you

Please help

Mr. Lee, I am fixing my hair now

I've been waiting for your call

I want to see you soon, too!

Okay, Bye!

Don't move

Dispatch, we're at 2103

Victim is male, badly cut up... We need an ambulance

We have the female under control

Tell them to hurry

Please tell the ambulance to hurry

What are these?

Must you scream? So much stuff left

He's back with me

I won't let go again

Give up

I've thought about it

But you're pregnant

He said he wanted a son

And if it's a girl?

Then I charge less

You're having the child?

I'm five months along

I'm almost due

I'm young, the time is nothing

I can live on Mr. Lee's cheque...

...at least for a while

I want your baby

Why? Inheritance issues?

I want your baby now

Now?

Abort it, You don't have to carry it

And I don't have to worry

I'll double your price

How's that?

Doctor, she's in her second trimester

Don't let her miscarry

Do not use drugs to induce birth

I don't want drugs in its system

Use a catheter...

...and adrenaline to stimulate the vagina

Then the fetus will be perfect

Using this method will take longer

And cause pain to the mother

The pain only lasts for a while

You want...

to keep this fetus?

Yes, and in its pure form

Why do you want it?

Trophy, a souvenir

It's the world's most expensive trophy

Hurry, then

I want to watch

Shenzhen, China

Put three wishes...

...in the music box

Your first wish?

A man to love me all my life

And then?

Happiness always

What's the third? Hurry

Youth and beauty

Of course, beauty Hurry, it's our turn

Your wish of marriage is granted

Wait, greet my guests for me

I left something Hurry, then