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The kids are protesting, they can't watch TV since this afternoon.

Look Sis, we should have empathy for people in Aceh.

The kids watch too much TV already, now it's our turn.

This is important news, you know./ Soon, I may be on TV too.

How is that possible? / Who knows...

...the camera will catch me while driving the crew there.

Hope they don't catch a glimpse of your corpse.

Ay, are you wishing me to get hit by an earthquake?

Well, why would you set foot in place that's still unsafe?

Listen, I get fat pay check driving the crew there.

Who's the film star?

Silly you, there's no film star. It's a documentary.

Aaah, just like the news, right? / Right.

But they pay me in American dollars cause the crew are foreigners.

That's it. Where's the mosquito repellent? Put it in my bag.

They don't have this kind in Aceh.

Did I hear dollars?

Remember to share with us, don't keep them to yourself.

Be careful.

Did he leave enough money? / Yes, but barely enough.

Isn't it strange? You are the young wife...

...but I'm the one who got pregnant.

It's not my time yet.

Don't you want to use birth control?

It's too late.

He didn't allow me.

Frankly, I'm tired of giving birth and taking care of the kids.

It's not too late. After this one...

...I'll take you to a birth control clinic.

We'll see. Now, turn on the fan and position it towards me.

Is something wrong, Sis?

Below here. It's hurting a little.

I'll put some balm on you, okay? / No, I'm used to it.

Sleep here next to me.

What's that for?

Just some contribution.

But that's your course money./ That can wait.

Now, we need to save up./ We have to think about sister Sri.

Of course.

But how can we leave if she's always pregnant?

Yeah, it's not that easy for her.

She can't just leave like us, she owns this house.

Has she agreed to use birth control?

I think she's willing this time.

But he musn't know.

If he doesn't know you use it, then so can she.

Now, we have to think of how to take my two kids along.

I'm sure we'll be able to.

The father will go berserk. But that's the risk.

You have me and I'm not afraid.

Life is bliss because of love.

Love teaches me to stop making compromises.

Love makes me want to keep her for myself.

Love gives me more courage.

Siti, Ti... Wake Up.

This is Santi...

...we met during filming in Meolaboh (a district in Aceh).

Have you seen sister Sri? She's in the room.

Your daughter was just born a few hours ago.

Yeah, they're sleeping. She must be beat.

So, where do you guys plan to sleep? This house has no more space.

I just sleep here, on the sofa.

Why don't you take Santi to your room and help her unpack.

Cutie pie.

I'm leaving for work. Hope all of you will get along well.

Take care honey./ Yeah.

May Allah be with you too.

May Allah be with you./ May Allah be with you too and give his blessings.

Santi, aren't you disappointed to know that he is already married to all of us?

No, I'm grateful to be able to live in Jakarta.

But it doesn't mean that you'll be able to explore the city...

...once you're stuck here./ No, she's just kidding.

We can take you sightseeing later when sister Sri feels better.

Your first time in Jakarta?

No, I once visited my brother who works here.

Is he still here? / He has moved to Medan.

How did you survive the tsunami?

Praise the Lord, God still protects me.

Finally, I managed to take sister Sri to see a gynecologist.

I wish sister Sri a peaceful life with Santi and no more babies.

Please wait, I'm still writing a prescription.

Why do I need a prescription? / I have to talk to you.

And who are you? / This is Siti.

I'm her sister./ Right, my younger sister.

Please let her stay. I'm afraid./ All right. Siti, are you married?

Yes.

But no babies yet.

We just did an ultrasound check, and I found an infection.

Infection? You mean a disease?

Excuse me, but I have to ask are you having any white discharge?

Sometimes it's even yellowish?

Yes, but it doesn't hurt./ You're lucky it doesn't hurt.

There's a virus that is transmitted through sexual intercourse.

Is it curable? / It is.

For now, it's better to choose pills as your birth control...

...along with the antibiotics.

I'm sure she meant a dirty disease. I feel it creeping inside my body.

Remind me to take the pill every morning.

Sure, you'll get used to it./ Feels like the house is shrinking.

Can't imagine myself getting pregnant again.

I've written down the name of the antibiotics...

...it's so expensive.

Well, what's important is for sister Sri to be cured.

It's more important for me not to get pregnant again.

This time, it should be Siti's turn./ I bet Santi will get pregnant first.

Been back long, Sri? What took you so long?

The queue was long.

Hmmm... Coffee would be good now.

Did you pay a lot at the clinic?

No./The doctor was nice.

She owns the clinic too, so she gave us special rates.

Where's Santi?

Why is she staying alone in the room?

Santi, come out and join us here.

Pak Lik acts like an emperor with his concubines.

He's too ignorant to realize...

... that there's a disease he is transmitting to all of us.

How can you find a cab at this hour? / It's a sign of God's blessing to us.

We shall wait for the driver.

Gosh, ladies, you've been waiting here for my cab?

You should've told me. I would have help with your stuff.

It's okay. I had to wait for her anyway.

Hurry.

Wait, you haven't told me where to go.

We're looking for a new place to live...

...but have no idea where.

So many people are moving so early this morning.

Right, just take us somewhere far away from here.

Koh Abun's famous roast duck restaurant.

The man always mixes his own spices. A really amazing chef.

Cik Linda, Koh Abun's wife, manages this place.

From cab drivers to ministers, they all have eaten here.

Linda, here's Madame Salma and Pak Haji.

Pak Haji and Madame Salma. Welcome.

You look marvelous./ You're not bad youself, looking younger.

Is that a new ring? / Naah, it's an old one.

I'll set the regular table for you. Ming! Over here.

I am Ming. I started waitressing here last year.

They say this place gets more customer since I began working here.

Hey Ming.

This is the DVD I promised you./ Thank you./ I'll have the usual.

You look prettier each day. I lost my appetite.

Just looking at you, makes me full already.

No way, can't sit here if you don't order.

Have to order a lot.

I will order more if you're around./ That's more like it.

Ming, where's my table? / Right away, Sir.

All men are alike, young, old, single or married.

Come in, it's not locked.

Ming, Cik Linda's waiting in the car./ I know, just a moment.

Koh Abun is not the only man in my life.

But he is the only one who understands my needs.

But I don't want to be blinded by love.

Where are you going? This is supposed to be our day.

Darn! I forgot. I've to go to the market with my boss...

...Iet's get together later.

Man, I've come all the way after editing.

I haven't even slept all night.

Okay, here's my key, just get in and get some rest.

Morning, Cik Linda. Let me drive, so Koh Abun won't get tired.

Go ahead, give her the key.

Ming, let's drop by at the cell phone store after we're done in the market.

What for? / To buy her a used cell phone...

...so you won't have to walk down the alley to fetch her.

Cool, and you'll pay the bill too, right?

Yes, but 1 00,000 rupiahs (US$ 1 0) is the maximum for a month.

It's unusual for her to be generous, she's famous for being stingy.

She never buys a nice car, although they can afford it.

Maybe she's getting suspicious of me and Koh Abun.

But she always says that I'm the smartest waitress she ever has.

Look at this place...

... she doesn't want to spend money to move to a nicer building.

She believes this place brings them luck.

It also brings the fortune that is needed to send...

... both their daughters to college in the US.

Koh Abun also believes that Cik Linda brings him luck.

That's why he'll never leave her.

Stop gambling! It's late. I'm tired of waiting.

Good night everyone...

Please stay, Ming, sit with us.

Cut the crap! Don't buy their bullshit, Ming.

Let's get married, Ming.

What? I don't want to get married yet.

I'm desperate, really desperate.

Can't stand seeing you with those guys...

...you're for me alone.

It's so easy to talk, how about Cik Linda?

That's easy. I'll explain to her eventually.

In the mean time, we'll get married secretly first.

Who says if you fall in love you have to get married?

Don't you believe, if you can eat steak...

...you don't have to take care of the cow?

That was then. Now, I don't want to eat steak.

I only want you.

And what do I get in return? You won't be able to live with me.

So what's the difference?

You know that Cik Linda brings me luck.

It's impossible to divorce her.

Besides, we're Catholics. It's difficult.

We're like brother and sister.

If you marry me, I'll give you whatever you want.

Really? Then I want an apartment and a car.

That's not a problem.

Now, please wear the ring.

If he was all mine...

...I wouldn't mind living with him in my old tiny studio.

But the situation is different and I don't want to fall for romance.

What are you looking for?

My door decoration...

...it has " Home Sweet Home" written on it.

Don't worry about that little thing. I'll buy you a nicer one.

In order not to lose his luck, Koh Abun kept our marriage a secret.

Actually, I don't feel like driving early in the morning...

... to my old street alley.

Just to play his cowardly game. What a pain in the neck.

Why are you ignoring me? Here's the Zhang Zi Mao latest film.

I told you not to bother me anymore. We're through.

You've changed, Ming. You used to believe in freedom.

And I understand that you're not "into commitment".

But I just want a little bit of your time.

Why are you following me?

Mings changed. She's lost her oomph, I guess.

She's getting more mature, that's all./ Or she has a steady boyfriend now.

Maybe.

All our customers are crazy for her.

You never showed her any interest.

I treat her just like our own daughter.

Of course, I'm so proud of you.

Bun, finally I got the visa to America. You should've applied too.

The queue was very long, but everything went well.

Naah, I better stay here. We have to save our money.

Besides, it takes 3 months for a guy to get a US visa.

Huh, a guy like Jali? He has a terrorist face.

I bet just by looking at his picture and reading his full name...

...the embassy staff will put him in the black-list.

Now, is your ticket ready?

Have you picked it up at the travel agent?

Everything's set. The flight is tomorrow at 9 pm.

Wasn't that amazing? Do you think is better than...

..."Crouching Tiger"? / What? Crouching what?

You never pay attention. I watch it almost every night.

So, that Firman guy still gives you DVDs?

Not really, the last one was "Hero".

Are you jealous of that kid? Looks like you don't trust me?

Talking about Kung Fu movies, in my days...

...nothing can beat Chen Lung.

Chen Lung? He's so old school. Chow Yun Fat is so in now.

Your era is so different than mine.

The greatest leading lady of my time was Ching Pei Pei.

The it girl of today is Zhang Ziyi. See, isn't she beautiful?

Not bad, but you're prettier./ Seriously?

I want to be just like her.

Last night a top notch TV producer was at our restaurant.

Mr... what's his name? / Mr. Gopal?

He's doing soap operas. I'm not into that.

Good for you.

If you are on TV, I bet more men will crawl to you.

I'll be in trouble./ We often have different views...

... about so many things, but still it's actually easy to fall for him.

There's something about him that I consider sexy.

Gee, come on. It's only a fake bling bling. Stop staring at it.

Who knows if it can turn to real diamond if I keep on staring?

I think you're loosing your mind, woman!

Till tomorrow, Koh.

Don't wear the ring again when you're waitressing, Ming.

Why? Suddenly you're so paranoid.

I don't want the others to get suspicious.

Come on, I told them it's fake!

Please, Ming! Just do as I say./ Loosen up, will ya. Don't be paranoid.

We're always together, going home in the same car.

If they're suspicious it's not because of the ring.

Impossible, they all know you're my wife's favorite.

I don't care. Why can't you let me enjoy what I have?

Eventually, he starts to loosen up in front of his workers.

It's a big step for an old-fashioned man like Koh Abun.

Whoa. This place is cool. We can stay up all night long here.

That's the spirit.

It's great to have a young wife.

Well easy for you, loaded guy.

You can invest in such a posh property just like that.

So, you think I should stay in my tiny studio?

I think Koh Abun won't visit me as often.

Wherever you stay my dear, I'll never be tired of visiting.

It's the truth, man. Since I have the money...

...I can buy whatever she wants.

Someone's at the door, must be the noodle guy.

Ouch, it hurts. It's different with a young woman. Stronger bones.

Here's the money.

We need to talk. It won't take long.

You're nuts!/ I know you have company in there.

Right! Bye!

I need to tell you that I finally got the grant to shoot my film.

So, are you really married to Ming?

Yeah, a girl like that deserves to be married.

Cool. You must have used a fake ID with a 'single' status, right?

Yeah, I had to, otherwise the authorities wouldn't let me.

How much did you bribe them? / Whoa, what's with you?

You also wanna marry that fat Ling Ling girlfriend of yours?

You son of a bitch! I'm only asking.

Wait here, I'll be back.

Here comes the noodles.

What took you so long, Babe? / The guy didn't have change.

I have it in the room.

How could you be jealous of the delivery guy.

Congratulations, I'm so proud of you.

I still want you to be the leading lady.

Let's not talk about it now.

Tomorrow, come here at 8 am.

Don't you have to go to the market with your boss?

Don't worry, I'll handle that.

What's wrong, Ming? / My stomach hurts.

I'll give you a rub.

I'll stay and rest, okay.

This is just the beginning of a master plan that I have to execute...

...for an ambition that has been postponed for so long.

Hey...

What a nice place.

People are right when they say that the Chinese are loaded.

But they're smart not to look rich./ Don't be a racist. I'm Chinese too.

I'm only kidding.

First, you need to know that I'm officially married to Koh Abun.

You seriously think I don't know yet?

I've been following your every move./ What for?

Aren't you supposed to be busy with your project?

Do you think your colleagues don't know either?

They're not blind, Ming. Even Cik Linda knows.

Nonsense, it's impossible that she knows.

Whatever, Ming. But she knows where you stand now.

Better beware of her plans.

I don't know... I'm just tired of being broke.

I'm fulfilled and relieved now, with Koh Abun.

The truth is I never meant to hurt Cik Linda.

I'll always work really hard for her.

You can go to college, study acting, or whatever...

You used to be full of life.

I still watch all the DVDs from you.

But I don't feel like I have to go after a career anymore.

Seriously, you're too young for all this.

If you change your mind, come to this address for an audition.

Sorry... I've kissed a married woman.

Firman may be right. I'm way too young to settle down.

Just now.../ So crowded.

Just the two of you? / Yeah, can you get us a table?

Sri, please clean the table.

Living an easy life with Koh Abun and having a career as an actress.

Well, why not give it a try...

Koh, I have a bit of savings.

I want to donate for the tsunami victims.

Pick the institution wisely, or it may get swindled, you know.

They really do that? / It happens so many times.

So, where should I donate my money?

I think Cik Linda's church is okay, it seems that they are honest.

Mmm, have you donated? / I have.

Why didn't you tell me?

I don't need to let the whole world know.

That's true.

By the way, Cik Linda is coming home the day after, right?

Yes, why?

You want me to confess immediately?

Actually that's not it. But I don't mind if you do.

So what's the real matter?

I want to quit working at the restaurant.

Please don't. I'll suffer if I don't see you there.

You'll have more freedom to visit me, after you confess.

Just devide your time wisely. I just hope she won't be mad.

She will be at first, but she'll get over it.

She'll be so disappointed with me./ What can we do?

I'm not a Moslem who can have four wives.

Bullshit, there's a Chinese man in my hometown, he has five wives.

Wow! That's hot.

Don't you dare! I'd leave you if you marry another one.

A girl like you can be very possessive.

Of course, it's because I love you so much.

You also wanted me only for yourself, that's why you married me.

I'm crazy for you.

Let me to quit working at the restaurant then.

Okay Babe, your wish is my command.

I want to take an acting course. I'm trying to get a role in a film.

But don't work with that film student guy, Firman.

Don't worry. He's not my type.

Firman, a rookie director. He definitely has a bright future.

If only he could offer me security like Koh Abun.

I just want to give Firman my best shot.

Hopefully, he'll realize that I have potential.

You were fantastic and natural.

I have to compete with so many talented actresses.

I told the producer that you are my pick.

But we have to do an evaluation later.

I quit my job and now take the acting course you recommended.

Well, well, my instinct tells me you're gonna be the Indonesian Gong Li.

But I want to be the Indonesian Zang Ziyi.

I've never been this optimistic.

Finally, I'm confident of myself and my future.

Why bring luggage when you only want to pick her up at the airport?

These are my clothes, I have to take them all back.

But you need to have some clothes here. Are you leaving me?

What are you talking about?

Are you going to confess to her right away?

Tomorrow. Tonight, I'll let her rest.

So, tonight you guys will 'do it'?

It's been more than a month for both of you.

It will only be a duty./ Yes, a duty that gives you pleasure.

Stop it, you naughty girl.

You are no jealous, are you?

Don't want to be, but...

Just go. You'll be late.

Ming, will you be okay if I leave you here for two or three days?

I discovered that it's hard to be a 2nd wife who's notjealous of the 1st wife.

It's only been one night without him.

But I feel like taking him back and keeping him only to myself.

Now remember that all of you are actors.

Wow, this is a cool place.

So, what do you think of the "House of the Flying Daggers"?

I think it's such a flop./ No, it's pretty cool actually.

It's funny and the Kung Fu is great./ I don't agree. It's so corny.

I also can't stand the plot twist.

How come Cannes gave it a rave review?

Why is that pissing you off? Be cool, man.

I'm disappointed with Zang Zi Mao./ He'll laugh at you if he finds out.

He'll think his audience are taking him too seriously.

Sometimes, a master like him wants to do something fun.

You still have the guts to stare at a married woman like that.

Is it not allowed? / Up to you!

Don't blame me if you get a headache later.

Everyone here thinks you're still single.

Great! That's what I want.

This is Ming.

What do you want from us? Our mom has been treating you so well!

You back-stabbing bitch! Do you think our dad really loves you?

He fell for a widow once too, you know. And it didn't last!

So it's too early to be proud of what you did!

Oh my God, she fainted!

Ming, Ming, are you okay?!

Oh mom, please. Don't be too kind!

Let's just go!/ Just leave the stupid bitch!

I remember now what Firman has told me.

He warned me of Cik Linda's way in getting rid of someone like me.

Someone who has stolen her husband's heart.

I discovered that Koh Abun had applied for a green card a long time ago.

He got it and will soon move to America.

They're selling this apartment, also my car.

Koh Abun, with all his sweet talk, said that he'll never forget me.

Yeah right. I'm not going to depend on him this time.

I better concentrate on my acting career.

Ming, what can I do. It's only my first film.

The final say is with the producers.

How can our film industry grow if the same actress always gets the role?

I think you should take the waitress role.

Why do I always have to be the waitress.

I'm so stuck./ Just for your first break.

To get some acting experience./ But I only have one line!

Well, it's better than nothing.

Miss, why are you moving from a nice apartment to this slum?

Living in a nice place doesn't really guarantee us happiness, right?

You're right.

Wait, wait.

May this place bring you happiness, Miss!

Firman once told me that I'm too good to be Koh Abun's second wife.

With my charm, I should be able to atract...

...a high-ranking official or a prominent businessman.

For sure I'm gonna be happier if I don 't depend on anyone.

But I could still take them as lovers. I'm through with marriage.

Dwi! Siti! Where are you?

Siti! Dwi! God help me. Where the hell are they?!

Honey, wake up!

Honey, wake up! They've dissappeared! We better call the police!