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Thank you!

He's introducing a new band member.

By day, he's just a tourist guide.

And an ordinary middle-aged guy.

Middle-aged!

But by night he plays guitar like a real pro.

Ho-jun!

I'm Lin Ho-jun. Happy to be here!

I remember him saying he's met me before.

Hi! This is my friend Shen Sheo-rou, and her friend.

Hi! I'm Chen Li.

Lin Ho-jun.

This is my... cousin.

Take a seat. I have to get ready.

If it is fate that brings people together.

Then is breaking up also pre-destined?

I've always wanted to write a love story.

A really simple love story.

Why is this woman with that man...

And not with the other one?

And yet few years later.

She might end up marrying another guy.

With love.

There seems never have a clear definition.

Relationships seems so natural, so simple.

But are they really?

Is that girl really his cousin?

He said this wasn't the first time he saw me.

We've reserved this for two months. We have other customers...

Bye.

Why did you introduce me as your cousin?

You alone? Where is your cousin?

Hey! Why aren't you taking your cousin home?

When did you get a new cousin?

Mind you own business, okay?

What's her phone humber?

No one really sang well tonight.

She means you, Samson!

- You're alright. - She sings good.

Come and stay at my place tonight.

Sure.

She's so beautiful.

- Who? - Chelsia Chan!

She's really pretty...

- What is it? - Stop acting horny!

This is my friend Wallace.

This is Cheryl, the director.

- How do you do? - Nice to meet you.

He used to write scripts for television.

Oh really? Please sit down.

Something to drink?

- Water, please. - Same for me.

Please sit down.

How can I help?

Have you ever written a film script?

No.

Ever been in love?

What?

He's looking at me again.

That's makes the fifth time.

Good morning, auntie.

You got drunk again?

Are you alright?

I really shouldn't be drinking. I feel awful.

It's always like this...

Have you got a headache? I'll massage your neck...

Don't touch me...

Shouldn't you be going to school?

I'm on my way. Right after breakfast.

Have you heard from your mother?

She said she's coming back for Christmas.

Christmas?

How are your grades?

Please try and do well, okay?

Neither of us enjoy being scolded by your Mum.

Is that really drinkable?

Of course!

It's for you!

What is it? How pretty!

It's a bookmark. I made it myself.

What's this concoction?

You must try some.

It's my special fruit punch.

Does it have booze in it?

A little - You call that little!

It tastes like cough syrup.

What do you mean?

You can still taste the juice.

Don't lose it. Take good care of it.

Al right.

Now I understand why my aunt likes to drink.

Hey! Want to try my fruit punch?

- Wait for me. - It's delicious!

Already?

You know what I want to do?

More noodles?

I'm going to go and ask him.

If he's looking at you or looking at me.

First you play that song, then this one, okay?

Sheo-rou...

- Are you alright? - Hey, Sheo-rou.

Come on out, Sheo-rou.

Sheo-rou, open the door.

Sheo-rou...

What a strong rain it is.

Look, I got my shoes wet.

I'm soaked!

Sorry!

Come and listen to the weather report.

It is unlikely that typhoon signal No.8 will be hoisted.

Disappointed?

Stand up!

- Good morning. - Good morning, Miss Lee!

- Take care! - Okay!

- On the side... - Be careful.

Let me.

Let me...

She has bad headache.

- Don't be scared... - It really hurts.

- I can't see anything... - Excuse us, please.

- Has someone called her family? - It's really painful.

It's all right. Don't be scared.

Sheo-rou, get my homework...

It's okay. I'll come by after school.

I don't know. She just had this killer headache.

What happened?

- Bye. - Bye!

Shen Sheo-rou.

This is where I first saw you.

Do you remember?

Look, it's cracked.

No way! I hit myself here...

Oh it hurts!

- You look so silly. - Stop making fun of me!

It really hurts.

Come over here.

- Ouch! You're hurting me! - It can't be helped...

Fish ball noodles!

Why don't you ever sing?

I hate hearing my own voice.

So I just play the guitar.

I thought you were mute.

You thought I was what?

Why didn't you ask me to dance that evening?

I can't dance.

You can't? It's simple!

It's no different from walking.

One step left, one step right...

One step left, one step right, it's real easy.

That's not like walking!

Walking is one step forward and another step forward.

That's not the same as dancing.

This is dancing.

One step left, one step right, one step left...

I told you it's simple.

See? Love is simple.

Jo, order some food for us.

All right!

Love comes real simple.

What do you think?

Exaggerated...

I mean, puppy love. They're more or less the same.

What's so special?

How many times have you been in love?

Well, a few.

And was it the same every time.

No. Of course there are differences.

That's it! That's how I feel!

All love affairs are essentially alike.

But each one is different in its own unique way.

You mean the situation...

There's got to be something...

That makes every experience special, right?

Besides...

These two people are so young.

Actually, I should say these three people.

Maybe love is especially simple for young people.

Look at you! You're both soaked!

Dry yourself off.

- Let me get you another towel. - Thanks, Mrs. Chen.

It was really pouring.

It poured when we were eating.

Thank you.

Dry you hair well.

- Let me get you some dry clothes. - All right.

Look at you! Your hair's still all wet!

Here, too! And over here!

The teacher said not to worry about your homework.

Get well first.

You can copy mine if you want.

- Thanks. - Oh, you're really soaked through.

Are you okay? Is it still painful?

You really scared me! It came so sudden.

I didn't have a clue what happened to you.

Are you two together now?

Leave me alone? Let's watch the movie.

What a dumb flick.

Hey! Look at Sheo-rou move!

Don't you mind her dancing with that guy for so long?

Hey! You gonna make a living playing the guitar?

They test you on guitars at college entrance exams?

Do you have any tampons?

I my school bag.

Get one for me, will you? And please hurry!

Why do I have to do everything for you?

Hey! You're spitting all over me!

It looks so easy! How come I can't do it?

What if you can?

If I could, I'd whistle when Ho-jun goes on stage.

I'd go: Ho-jun! Ho Jun!

You're so cool!

That's it?

You're so cool.

Have you ever thought about doing 'it" with a boy?

Have you done 'it' with Ho-jun?

You're crazy! Of course not.

Does it hurt a lot the first time?

Oh, it hurts like hell! You bleed like a pig.

It get all swollen.

And rash will appear. Hundreds of them!

Then you throw up and get the runs!

How do you know?

- I don't. You asked me... - You're terrible!

- You must have... - Get out of here!

You asked me!

No, that's what Sisters magazine says.

It says it hurts and you'll bleed.

But nothing about it getting all swollen.

Fine! Go and ask Sisters magazine, then!

What was that about the pain...?

Don't ask me! Do I look like I'm experienced?

- Okay, forget it! - Cut it out!

I'm really...

Chen Li's been acting strangely lately.

She's always tries to start arguments with me.

And loses her temper for no reason.

Hey! Are you listening to me?

Maybe she's upset because you're with me.

That's ridiculous! She's not like that!

By the way, why do you like me?

Who said I like you?

It's you like me.

So you don't like me?

I'm giving you a chance.

If you don't like me...

Why do you go out with me?

Because you like me.

So I'm giving you a chance.

Yes. I do like you...

Why do you like me?

I like you because...

Strange. Come to think of it...

So many things we said when we're in love were silly.

Are young people today like that?

Don't ask me. I've never been in love.

You're kidding me.

Do you think there's too much kissing?

No.

You should hear about my experience.

Really. I'm serious.

You wait. Kisses are rationed.

What do you mean?

Seriously. Ask any married person.

What's more important in the morning.

Kissing their wives or husbands or going to the bathroom?

It's always going to the bathroom.

Give me a break. I'm getting married soon.

Don't get me wrong. I have nothing against marriage.

I rather think marriage is a kind of predestination.

It's also a kind of predestination for Sheo-ho and Ho-jun.

It's Sheo-rou.

- Sheo-ho! - Sheo-rou!

I'm sorry.

Coming!

- It's for you. - Thanks.

Wow! Look at all this food.

I didn't do it. It's my sister. I can't cook.

Here comes...

- What a big turkey! - Great!

Helen.

You didn't tell me you'd learned all this in Canada. I'm impressed.

Sheo-rou, you sit next to Robert.

- You sit here. - I'll sit over there.

Sit...

I don't know how to cook western dishes.

Roy taught me.

- I am a good teacher. - Make yourself at home.

Let's eat.

When are you go in to teach my wife?

I'd rather Helen teaches my husband.

Who's Helen?

That's your mom's English name.

You need an English name living in Canada.

Good! Drink up, everyone!

Merry Xmas...

Now?

So? What's up?

No way. That damned turkey! It's enormous.

Dinner's going to take forever.

Sorry. I'm late. For you.

- Oh thank you. - Merry Xmas.

Mom, can I go out with my friends later on?

You want to go out? I just came back.

Chen Li is going, too.

You see your friends every day.

What is it? You want to go out?

Let's all go.

Robert, where do you want to go later on?

It doesn't matter. Anywhere!

Hello! Can you come out?

Speak louder!

Call again. I'll let my mom answer it.

That way she can't say no to you.

I can't hear you. Hello...

I said call again!

Never mind, just call again!

Hello! She hung up!

Come on, let's unpack the presents.

It's for you...

Here, it's for you.

Sheo-rou, it's for you again.

No one answers.

Forget it.

1977, Merry Xmas to everybody.

Merry Xmas...

It tastes awful!

Let's dance.

How's your English?

Hello? Yes... Thank you!

Good!

That's enough to get married with!

How about this one?

Sheo-rou, wanna play?

Did you go play badminton?

Who's Robert?

Oh please!

This is my mom.

So that's Mammy Shen?

She's the one who grounded you.

I have a feeling she'll take an instant liking to me.

Oh? Why would she like you?

Because I'm cute. Intelligent.

And have a bright future.

What an ego maniac!

- Pretty you! - Stop.

- That's my student ID. - Let me see.

I know I don't look pretty. So what?

- Let's eat. - What did you get?

Fish balls.

I've taken a bite out of this one.

Are they spicy?

It's freezing.

What time is it?

I don't know. I don't have a watch.

Let's stand here until daybreak. Okay?

Sure.

Hello. Do you know what time it is?

I'm spending the night with some friends on Lantao Island.

I'll be home tomorrow.

You don't think Chen Li will betray us?

Of course she won't.

You looking for something?

I want to give Chen Li's mother a present.

Sheo-rou's always staying over at her place...

I should thank her.

Where's Sheo-rou?

Staying over at Chen Li's again.

That's okay, then.

Is Roy leaving this evening?

No, tomorrow morning.

So soon? Why doesn't he wait for you?

He promised his kids that he'd be home for Chinese New Year.

- Anything else to go in here? - Wait, here.

- You're all packed? - Yeah.

Thank you every much for putting us up.

It's pleasure.

Do you have any masking tape?

Yes. I'll get it.

Come back soon after Chinese New Year.

Someone's there.

It won't open!

- Let me. - Strange.

Hey! Not this one. Further down, Room 509.

It's okay. It's next door.

It's freezing.

This is my first time.

I know.

Who was your first?

Your cousin?

No, of course not!

Then who?

You really want to know?

No, please stop...

Goodness!

- Auntie. Good morning. - Good morning.

Can I have a cup?

Sure.

Where's your mom? Didn't she come back with you?

Chen Li! Sheo-rou's mom is here!

Are they still in bed?

I didn't do anything.

I know. I'll tell your mother.

Hey! What're you doing?

I'm going out for a while.

Going out where?

To see friends, to study together.

Shen Sheo-rou's mother just called.

She wants to meet your father and I tomorrow.

What's going on?

Take it back...

Don't take my ball.

Give me back.

What's wrong with you, take my ball away!

Why do you want me to go to Canada?

You want to get married, you go right on and get married.

Why do you want me to go with you?

You adults are so selfish!

What do you want?

You want to quit school? Is that it?

What'll you do if you're pregnant?

Who's going to raise the child?

Him?

You?

Or me?

I've had more than enough just raising you.

If your dad were here, he'd have skinned you alive!

We didn't do anything!

Even if we did, I can raise the baby!

You!

You are out of you mind!

I should have called the cops on him.

You want to go with him. All right. Go on.

From now on I'm not your mom and you're not my daughter.

As if I never gave birth to you.

Or you listen to me and stop seeing him.

Think about it and think hard!

Mom.

Well... let's say you never gave birth to me.

What're you saying? What's that you say?

- I never gave birth to you? You! - No, mom. Please... stop...

I'll kill you! I'll kill you!

Stop it! Stop!

You go! If you go with him, then never come back.

Stop it! Stop hitting her!

It's my fault, I didn't take good care of her. I didn't keep an eye on her.

After all, nothing serious happened.

Nothing serious! Do you want to wait for her to get pregnant?

I can't let her out of my sight for a minute.

So this is my fate.

Going to Canada, forget it!

Frankly, I rather dislike Sheo-rou's mom.

The character's too traditional.

I've thought about that myself. But...

What do you expect? She can't very well say...

Sure! Go right ahead! Go to a hotel!

- Mom's made a reservation for you. - No!

But at least she can help Sheo-rou encourage Ho-jun.

Put yourself in her place: What if one day you find...

Your 17-year-old daughter...

Going to a hotel with a 19-year-old kid...

What will you do?

- Shoot the son-of-a-gun! - So you see.

The only difference is Sheo-rou's mom doesn't have a gun.

For mothers.

The best weapon is always motherly love.

I am grounded again.

What're you doing? It's Chen Li!

Oh Chen Li. I'm sorry.

She hasn't finished her homework yet.

Bye!

I'm studying.

When is the exam?

Soon.

I gotta go. Bye.

Work hard. Bye.

Mrs. Lin, is Ho-jun home?

He went out.

- Thanks. - Sure. Bye.

I'm going out first.

What did Ho-jun say to you?

You two spoke on the phone all evening. He must have told you something.

My head hurts.

What did he say to you?

He promised your mom to only call you after the college entrance exam.

After the exam or after he's been accepted?

I don't know.

What have you done with him?

Nothing. We didn't do anything!

What's the matter with you?

- Nothing? - Did Ho-jun say we did?

No, he didn't.

But he pawned his guitar.

Why did he do that? When?

Over Christmas.

Maybe he did that for the hotel room money.

What're talking about? What hotel room money? You're insane!

You are always asking me about him! I told you what I know.

Quit asking if you don't believe me!

Ho-jun.

You're looking for me?

How've you been?

Okay!

Did you practice your guitar?

Didn't have the time.

Didn't have the time?

Didn't have the time or didn't have your guitar?

Chen Li told you?

Well I'm so sorry...

That you didn't get what your want.

What?

I said...

I'm sorry that you didn't get what you want.

Didn't get what I want?

What're you talking about?

I never thought you'd planned it.

And why did you have to tell everybody?

Even Chen Li knows!

I can't imagine what you told your friends!

Planned what?

You're talking nonsense!

No, I'm not. That's what Chen Li said.

She said what?

That you pawned your guitar.

You needed money to take me to a hotel!

I didn't say I needed money to take you to a hotel.

I just said two people going out cost money.

So did I spend a lot of your money?

What about meals? What about movies?

And also hotel rooms! Right?

You had it all planned out, didn't you?

What do you want?

Let's split up.

Any way you don't want to see me and you don't care about me.

You don't even call me...

But you talk to Chen Li for hours on the phone!

So you want to break up?

Does it look like we are together?

You don't tell me anything!

Good! So break up!

And make it a clean break.

I hate anything wishy-washy.

We won't see each other again.

And no more messenger!

Fine! If that's what you want!

Yes!

That's what said!

It's okay.

It's no big deal.

Hush, stop crying.

Sheo-rou...

Do you like being with me?

Do you love me?

I love you as a friend.

Will you love me like you love Ho-jun?

I promise I'll never leave you.

Chen Li...

We're friends!

Friends can love one another too, can't they?

What're you talking about?

I thought you were my best friend!

What are you saying?

I really love you!

You're crazy! I don't want to hear this!

I'm sorry.

You're my best friend...

Let's go home.

You're a grown up.

Yes, dad.

Nice, isn't it?

Do you like it? Well?

Leslie.

This year you're taking Jonathan to Milan and Paris.

Not Paris again!

And Suzan takes Sheo-rou to Japan.

Remember our objective:

To find new labels and new designers.

- Okay! - Okay!

Sunny! Over here!

What would you like to drink?

- How about you? - Coffee.

- Coffee. - Coke, please.

What are we having today?

Why did you get so much pineapple?

It's out there. Get your own!

I didn't see it.

That's enough. Really Don't take it all!

Oh, you have some pineapple?

You want some?

No, I don't. You...

You give me some of yours and I'll give you some of mine.

Why do you have Sheo-rou in the fashion business?

Why don't you make her a film director?

A film director?

It's not necessary.

Besides, when a story gets too real...

It gets kind of like bare it all.

No mystery worth watching.

Not worth watching!

If you insist, I'm all for it.

Go ahead.

This way I may start putting something of my own into it.

And end up altering the story, making it less real.

A scriptwriter makes up stories. That's your job.

Looking for mom? Hold on.

It's your daughter.

Not every single detail has to be real, you know.

Sure!

Hello Bobo. How's school today?

Mom's working. Start doing your homework by yourself, okay?

Good morning. Let me explain.

Now you're going to see the collection of 85.

These are the products of spring and summer.

This year's theme is knitwear...

Damn! A tourist group!

So crowded!

- Where's we meeting tomorrow? - Hotel lobby.

- What time? - 7:30 a.m.

I'll be passing out the keys in a moment.

- What are you looking at? - Nothing!

Will it be cold tomorrow?

What is it?

Nothing!

Let me go over tomorrow's itinerary.

You can read it again in your room.

I'll explain.

Breakfast at 7 a.m.

We leave the hotel at 8.

First we visit the Senso-ji in Asakusa...

Then we go to Haneda Village.

Lunch at the Tokyo Tower.

We'll eat there and look at the scenery below.

Then we go to Niju-bashi in the Imperial Palace area.

Back to the hotel at 6.

You have the evening free.

Another bottle of cold sake, please.

One moment please.

It's nice. My first iced sake.

Too strong for you?

I still remember that time when you threw up!

Please don't do it again. Not here.

I'm different now.

How?

You haven't changed.

Did you grow taller?

Of course not.

You haven't changed much yourself.

Your hair style must be ten years old now.

Take a good look.

See the stubble? I'm a grown man now.

Really?

Really! See!

Do you ever go back to Hong Kong?

Sometimes, to see my family.

How's your mom?

She's fine.

And Mammy Shen?

The same.

Meaning what?

So so.

Did she get married?

No.

No?

Then she's just like you! Go dumped!

Wait a minute. I dumped you, remember?

No... I dumped you.

No you got it all wrong.

You got it all wrong. I dumped you!

No, I dumped you!

I wonder what happened to Chen Li.

I haven't heard from her for ages.

Sorry it took so long.

- Please enjoy it. - Thank you.

Why didn't you look me up?

Why didn't you look me up?

Because you didn't miss me.

Because you didn't miss me.

How could I see you?

I failed the college entrance exam twice.

There's no way that I could see you.

After that my father gave me USD1,000...

Packed me off to a friend in Japan.

Just a thousand US, all by myself...

Couldn't speak even one word of Japanese.

It's been five years now.

I manage, at least I have a job.

Just don't let my Japanese fool you.

I really can't speak it well.

I don't think so.

At least you are more talkative than before.

Hey that's not true. Back then I let you talk.

- You let me talk? - That's right.

"Make it a clean break. I hate anything wishy-washy."

Who said that?

Exactly. Who said that?

It's wonderful!

Really?

Who'd have thought we'd meet in Japan.

Where're we going?

Where're we going?

It's freezing.

You're not leaving, are you?

1 gotta go.

Why? Is someone waiting?

I'll can you!

Do you have this in beige?

Yes Would you like to see the sample?

This is beige.

Where do you live?

When can I visit?

My home is...

To the left... no, to the right.

- Where? - Left or right?

I'm married.

I thought you just had a girl-friend.

The live-in-kind.

I'm not coming in.

Somehow, it's not a guilty feeling

I mean it's only natural that they made love.

Sheo-rou is a bit indulgent.

And Ho-jun is... irresponsible.

But she won't press him to divorce his wife.

In any case...

Their relationship has nothing to do with...

Ho-jun's wife or Sheo-rou's boy friend.

Do you know what I mean?

You think there's no problem with this sort of relationship...

Surely it must have some effects on the people involved.

I don't know.

When is your flight?

After one o'clock.

When are you coming back?

In about two weeks.

I'll call you when I get to Milan.

Ho-jun say hello to you.

Is he still living in Japan?

Whom did he marry?

I don't know, didn't ask.

Wonder how the Chinese government is going to handle this.

Kids. what chance do they have against adults?

Ho-jun, I'm on route to Paris and very bored.

There's on one to speak to...

And I don't really want to talk to anyone.

I've stopped believing in airplane romances.

How are you?

Mammy Shen sends her regards.

She's getting old.

She's stopped working since I got my promotion.

And we've moved.

I couldn't help crying when I move out of our old home.

All my childhood memories were there.

And the back alley. Do you still remember?

I can't imagine.

I've been doing this for five years now.

I never thought that...

I'd be living on airplanes...

And I never thought I'd be in this business.

In fact never thought about...

What it would be like to grow up.

Ho-jun, can we talk?

Mrs. Shen.

You're...

It's me, Lin Ho-jun.

Sorry, I'm sorry...

It's his fault. He's always late.

She just won't leave the office.

Shouldn't keep a pregnant woman waiting.

- The reception's started. - Let's go.

Sheo-rou always talks about your letters.

And thanks for remembering me.

Do you come back to see your family?

No, I came back to see Sheo-rou.

All these years and you still keep in touch with each other.

That's easy enough these days.

Old friends are precious.

You're very warm-hearted.

How could you take Sheo-rou to a hotel?

It was cold. We only wanted to be together.

Together? How old are you?

And to do what?

I love Sheo-rou, and she loves me.

What do kids know about love?

We do!

We're serious.

Serious?

You can't even get into college...

Let alone take care of Sheo-rou.

And she's still in high school.

Did you ever think about that?

Ho-jun can't take care of Sheo-rou now, but we can.

Since Sheo-rou's dad passed away...

My biggest nightmare has been...

What am I to do if something happens to her.

Or if somethings should happen to me, who'll look after her?

She's only 17!

You don't know how I feel.

You can't understand how I feel.

Tell me about Japan. Is it nice there?

The country is nice.

There are cherry blossoms in spring.

I've never been to Japan.

You should come. I'll show you around.

Do you have children?

No.

Is your wife Japanese?

We're divorced.

What time is it?

She should be home any minute now.

That's okay. I'll wait.

Why didn't you tell me you were coming?

It's kind of sudden.

Mom!

You know you can't have any sweets.

1 only had a small piece.

Not even that. You have diabetes.

- Really! - She's running my life now.

I'm sorry. I didn't know.

It's not you fault. I've warned her a million times.

Sheo-rou. When are we going to visit Japan?

Do you think my mom has grown old?

No...

Not really.

She always says she's not feeling well.

Chinese herbalists, western doctors, she's seen them all.

Is she really unwell, or just worried?

Worried? About what?

About you.

Me?

That you work too hard, and you're always flying.

So you don't sleep well and eat well.

You can't wait until you're old to work hard, can you?

Maybe I'm just destined to lead a busy life.

While you're busy, will you find time to marry me?

Yes if you drink up.

No if you don't.

Why did you get a divorce?

We didn't get along.

When are you leaving again?

Friday.

Paris, Milan...

London, New York.

But I'm not going to New York.

I'll go crazy.

My boss wants to open more new shops in southeast Asia.

He wants to work us to death.

I've never been to any of those place. They must be fun.

No, they're terrible.

Then come to Japan.

Quit, if it's really so bad.

Come back with me tonight.

I can't.

I have a meeting tomorrow.

Why are you pushing me for an answer?

I'm not drinking it.

Ho-jun!

Didn't you have a meeting?

What meeting!

Take good care of yourself.

If you have time, call me. Let's stay in touch.

1 gotta go.

It's late, you should come to bed.

You go on. I'm coming right away.

Don't be too late.

- Okay. Good night. - Good night.

Why can't they be together?

Because they never really tried.

I don't know. I mean what if they really tried.

The question is who gives up on whom first?

That's hard to say.

Sometimes I wonder...

If one can or should force one's will on fate.

It may not be such a good idea.

Sheo-rou gives up because she's so practical.

She doesn't want to go to Japan; she doesn't want Ho-jun's way of life.

Put it in another way: she doesn't want to talk this risk.

I'm not so sure about that.

On the other hand, I rather think Ho-jun is quite decent.

He knows she's unwilling and he doesn't pressure her.

All those year and he's never mentioned marriage again...

But still remains her friend, and for what?

Have you thought about that?

In any case it may not be such a good thing for them to get married.

That day I was looking for those photos and letter back home...

And I couldn't find any.

Please don't!

I already get the picture.

I know what Ho-jun looks like.

What Sheo-rou looks like...

And what Chen Li looks like.

This is the first time. I've watched the daybreak with someone else.

I wonder if marriage is like this?

She asked if you got accepted to college.

They are two different things.

Why put all the responsibility on me?

Well, did you or didn't you?

I don't know.

And what if I did?

Even if I didn't, that doesn't mean I don't love her.

If you love someone, you'll do your very best for her.

You think I don't love her?

I pawned my guitar because of her.

You pawned your guitar?

Why?

Two people going out costs money.

I can't very well ask my parents to foot the bill for a hotel room.

Good! Let's break up!

And make it a clean break.

I hate anything wishy-washy.

I think I've flunked again this time.

Really, I'm no good at studying.

I'd rather leave school now.

Go into the world and take my chances.

Mom, dad. I'm sorry.

Perhaps I've never considered Ho-jun's perspective.

If it wasn't for writing this script...

I may never look at things from another perspective.

We're all the same...

Busy looking after ourselves...

Busy making a living.

We hardly look at things from other people's perspective.

So our world gets smaller and smaller.

Things slip away unnoticed.

And our fate changes its course without our knowing it.

Who among us can say.

We've lived a life without regrets?

Mom.

Why don't you come and live with us?

I'm used to live by myself, I'm not good with people.

Why are you still traveling so frequently?

Can't you work less?

Don't forget you have a husband and a daughter.

She's still young.

You should spend more time with her.

Children grow up fast.

Soon enough she'll be the one who has no time for you.

Cheryl. It's been long time since I wrote to you.

I think you must be busy.

Do you remember Chen Li?

She passed away recently; brain tumor.

It happened in Japan.

I wonder if you could come to her funeral.

It's next Monday.

Please let me know if you can come.

Ho-jun. It's raining.

Sheo-rou.

I hope you haven't forgotten your friend from 20 years ago.

Before I leave.

I see your face appear before me, clear and distinct.

I don't know.

If I should apologize to you or thank you.

I apologize.

For ruining our beautiful friendship.

I was so wrong to put Ho-jun between us...

I was so impetuous when I was young.

But it's the essence of youth not to think of consequences.

Looking back now.

I want to thank you for giving me the best memories of my life.

For twenty years, I couldn't bring myself to face you.

Now, as I lie here, I finally have time to think about all that has happened.

I realize that you and Ho-jun were my best friends.

This is a fact that will never change.

I hope you will forgive me.

I wish for it with all my heart.

Wherever I am, you'll always have all my blessings.

You weren't upset that I didn't tell you?

Well, it really took my by surprise...

But I haven't, they also have to go on another flight.

- At what time? - Around eight.

And tell them dinner is canceled.

Mr. Lam, you have a guest.

Have a seat.

Your mom told me you're working as a tour guide in Japan.

So, are you going to show me around?

You have a cat?

To keep me company.

How about girl friends?

There're a few to sleep with.

But no one to talk to.

My Japanese is bad.

What about Sheo-rou? Are you in contact with her?

No.

How's she doing?

I've also lost touch with her.

Why's that?

Don't know. I think we saw too much of each other and that annoyed her.

She always wondered whether you really loved me or her.

But I know for a fact that you do like me.

Goodbye.

You still haven't told me why you got a divorce.

We didn't get along.

That's it? Nothing else?

No.

Ho-jun, I think we should talk.

Sure.

Let's get a divorce.

Sheo-rou and I just write to each other. There's nothing between us.

We shouldn't have gotten married in the first place.

What's the problem?

We've been married for so many years.

The problem is...

We're in love the same woman.

I want to tell you...

That I always want to love you...

Want to with you.

I tried my best to be your wife.

But it's been so very hard on me.

I don't know how to tell you this.

I want to tell you that I've always loved Sheo-rou.

After all these years I still love Sheo-rou.

I'm sorry.

Are we still friends?

Let bygones be bygones.

At I least once in our lifetime we should so something for ourselves.

He is really nice.

Great guy.

We are getting married this summer.

Congratulations!

Thank you!

For you.

For me?

What is it? Food?

Something for you to look at when you get bored on the plane.

Okay.

Write me a letter when you have the time.

Or send a fax.

Or call. Call if you don't have the time.

It'll make me happy to know you're safe.

Okay.

You take care of yourself as well.

Get a hair-cut. At your age you should really cut your hair.

I'll send you your wedding present.

Excuse me. Would you like me to hang up your coat?

Yes, please.

Don't mention it.

"Taken at time when I missed you dearly.”

"For you."

"78' Noon."”

"78' 4:30 p.m."”

"92' It was freezing."

"Taken at time when I missed you dearly.”

"For you."