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Taiping, also known as "rain town".

We have the highest rain fall here, in all of Malaysia.

Rain is water.

Water is a symbol of prosperity.

That is, if you know how to obtain it.

Otherwise, too much of a good thing,

can turn bad too.

Sometimes it doesn't rain for months here.

Weather is unpredictable, and people like to take their chances,

That is how "rain-betting" came to exist.

I've always been good at winning.

I believe, in life,

the only way to be happy...

is by winning.

♪ In this rain town ♪

♪ It rains down on me ♪

♪ I'm reaching out ♪

♪ I'm reaching out ♪

♪ But nobody knows ♪

♪ In this rain town, rain town. ♪

♪ Where everything I thought I lost ♪

You guys lost!

It's my lucky day indeed.

Today, the luck is mine.

Guys, where are you?

Hurry up!

Afraid of losing? Come on!

What's taking you so long?

Today, I'm going to win!

No way!

I have a new Feng-shui master, I'll win it all today!

New Feng-shui master?

What happened to the old one? Kicked the bucket?

Nonsense!

This new one is really good.

Win or lose,

we must continue the good tradition of rain-betting.

"Good tradition"?!

Lantern making - what Choo used to do,

that's "good tradition".

This is just useless pastimes for us bored old people.

Hey, I'm here! - Hurry up.

Why are you so late?

Wife didn't give you "visa" to come out?

She gave! I'm here now.

My wife is the best.

Come on, let's start!

Place your bets!

Anytime now.

Mi (mommy), how long must I stir?

Mooncake festival is still far off.

Getting impatient already? What's the hurry?

Little Sis, please get the golden syrup.

I'm a doctor, I'm very busy, ok?

Mi, we're almost out of golden syrup.

Is sugar syrup okay? - Go check at the back.

Sugar syrup is no good. It will harden the dough.

Please don't simply change your grandma's recipe, ya?

Making mooncake is an art.

It's not mooncake anymore if you do it wrong. Understand?

This one? - Yes, correct. Clever girl.

Little Sis, you heard that? Don't simply change...

grandma's recipe.

Making mooncake is an art.

It's not mooncake anymore if you do it wrong.

Exactly.

Unless you want the old man to scold you.

Since when did you two become my boss?

Alex Choo, why don't you shut up and help?

I am! Helping to eat.

Yeah, right!

Hmm.

I wonder if Pa (daddy) wins today.

I told you so, my new Feng-shui master was right.

Who knows what dodgy black magic you're using.

Now the Yang has turned into the Yin.

Says who? - The Internet.

Pa usually wins.

But sometimes he loses too.

I think he will win today.

Hmph.

I say, definitely lose.

Or else, he would have predicted when Little Sis can get married again.

"Again"?

What do you mean "again"?

Enough, Alex. You sound like Pa now.

Please. I'm not like the old man.

He's way worse.

Stop it, you three, Don't talk about your Pa that way.

He does everything for your own good.

I didn't.

Really, Mi? Are you kidding me?

"For our own good"?

That's why Big Brother can't play music as he wishes;

so much for "for our own good". - Alex, enough.

Am I wrong, though?

Alex.

Here.

Mi?

I have to go out for a while. - You're on-call today?

Yes, on call... for this.

♪ Waiting for the skies to clear ♪

♪ But they never do ♪

♪ Wishing for a guiding light ♪

♪ To just shine through ♪

♪ I'm just a droplet in an ocean ♪

♪ Full of expectations ♪

♪ Here I'll drown ♪

♪ In this Rain Town ♪

♪ It rains down on me ♪

♪ I'm reaching out ♪

Isaac on night shift?

I'm not sure. Maybe.

Have you given any thoughts about...

what we talked about the other day?

What?

Oh, about letting Isaac play music? No way.

Why?

I've decided, Isaac must become a doctor.

Music is a waste of time and energy...

and money.

Aileen, please stop spoiling him.

All that music stuff in his room.

They cost money.

I'm going to bed. Turn off the TV.

Look who's here!

You're late every time.

What’s up, brother? - Mr. Choo!

Hey!

Sorry, brother. Traffic jam.

Every time. - Same old, same old.

It's okay, every time you're late, you pay.

- I pay, I pay for you guys. - Yes, late and drinks on you.

Hey, I heard you're starting a new business?

Looking for new partners?

I already have a new partner. David. You know David, right?

Which David is this? David Leong?

Yeah, bro. David Leong.

- He picks David Leong over us. - David, huh?

I'm sorry, bro.

What kind of business is this?

Uhh.

We're buying and selling old furniture.

Make them look like new, and then we sell them.

There’s a demand? - Oh, yes, for sure.

Buy them cheap, refurbish, sell at a high price.

High profit. That's my boy. - That's right, bro!

You’re smart. - That's a businessman.

That's the business, with a slight difference.

Ooooh.

So, your father knows about this?

Don't worry, it's been settled.

- Settled? Are you sure? - Of course sure, bro.

You think I'm scared of that old man?

Hey, Chip, isn't that Ruby?

How's she doing now?

So sad about her wedding. - Yeah.

It's all the old man's doing.

I heard he talked to Melvin before the wedding.

He must've said something to make Melvin go MIA.

Tsk tsk...

I feel for her. - Yes, for sure.

Hi, Ruby. - Hey, you're here?

Been here a while.

Ruby, your Middle Brother.

Oh yeah, hanging out with his friends.

He hardly help with anything at home. I do everything.

I overheard him talking about your marriage with Melvin.

I'm asking you!

I really don't know the details. It's just a suspicion.

What caused your suspicion?

Because, I bumped into Melvin.

He said, the old man made demands that he couldn't fulfill.

Demands? What demands?

How would I know? Go ask the old man!

I'm asking you now!

I really don't know.

I would've told you if I knew.

Hmph!

So useless!

Useless, who did you mean?!

Lilian, how's Lee doing?

My husband has been sickly lately.

Old age, that's why.

We're taking Chinese medicines these days.

It’s really good! - Yeah?

Yes, the herbs are good!

Older we get, less energetic we are.

Take me for example. How far have we walked just now?

Already I feel so tired.

Hey, now. You used to be the track queen.

School champion!

Those were the good times! No more now.

Now, even going to the loo, I have to 'crawl' slowly.

Look at this "spare tyre" here!

Me too! - You too?

How's Choo lately?

Choo? Same old Choo, wouldn't change.

Still going to his rain-betting, never helps around the house?

He does whatever he wants. Can't stop him.

I guess there isn't much you can do.

Aileen, I'm heading that way, I'll see you around.

Okay, send my regards to Lee.

Let’s catch up again soon. - Yes, sure.

Bye-bye. - Take care.

Ah!

Dr. Isaac Choo!

So, how's everything at the hospital?

It's okay. Everything is good, Pa.

Come, let's talk about your hospital life.

Tell me more, tell me more.

We're now given more important tasks.

In the beginning, we were just doing routine check-ups.

Now we get to do more real doctor stuff.

We take blood and we examine the blood and all.

And...

I don't know.

The...

environment at the hospital...

it can...

it can get kind of toxic and tough.

Want to know why you feel toxic and whatever it is you feel?

You know why?

Because they want the best out of you.

They want to push you to your limits.

Or else,

any Tom, Dick and Harry could've become a doctor.

Right?

But I believe in you.

I know you will make it.

You will become the best doctor in Taiping.

Hey, Choo!

Uncle Peter.

Coming!

Going to see my Feng-shui Master, want to come along?

There's still time, before rain-betting starts.

Thanks, but no thanks. I don't believe in all that.

Such attitude!

Retired life is so good that my ol’ lucky bike...

is no longer good enough for you, huh?

Don't be silly. I'm waiting for Aileen.

I'm in no rush to go out.

Hey, Dr. Isaac! Looking good, going somewhere?

Where else? The hospital of course.

Your father has told us so much about you.

I wish my son is half as smart as you.

Once he's done his training, this family will have a doctor.

Keep it up!

If I get sick in future, I'll come see you.

Oh, touch wood.

Okay, I'm off.

I have to go, Pa.

See? Don't I always say?

You make our family and ancestors proud.

See you later, Pa. Okay, bye.

Wow, you bought pau? Nice!

What are you up to, the both of you?

Choo?

Did you talk to Melvin? - No. Who told you?

Come on, Choo.

Ruby told me, you went to see him before the wedding.

Yes, yes, I did.

I did meet him. I wanted to know about his plans.

You know what he said?

He has no long-term plans.

Not buying a house. No money in the bank.

He spent all his money on the shop.

Pa!

I knew all that.

He's put all his effort into the bakery.

Why do you always have to interfere?

You're trying to control Isaac's life.

And now, Ruby's. Why?

Yeah, yeah, the same old story. Me controlling everyone!

Forget it!

What about your pau?

Lost my appetite!

You know, right? My eldest daughter also getting married.

Thank God, she didn't ask for a big reception.

If not, have to spend a lot of money. Thank God!

Reception is nothing.

Most important thing is, check on the boy!

And then, re-check on the boy!

He's marrying your daughter, you know?!

You, Choo, always suspicious and make comparisons to others.

You were a bank clerk, friend.

Yet you were able to marry Miss Taiping.

But I respect you for what you are.

You know what you want in your life.

Most important thing in life is planning.

That's why for the longest time, I already planned out...

my eldest son, Dr. Isaac, to become the best doctor in Taiping.

And Alex...

He has some business degree. Whatever.

But Ruby, she's another ball game.

Ruby is my only daughter.

You want to marry her, you must be...

at least on par or better than Isaac.

Otherwise, don't even think about it.

♪ Waiting for the skies to clear ♪

♪ But they never do ♪

♪ Wishing for a guiding light ♪

♪ To just shine through ♪

♪ I'm just a droplet in an ocean ♪

♪ Full of expectation ♪

♪ Here I'll drown ♪

Isaac?

Does Pa know you went for music session?

No, luckily.

Is that a new song? - How do you like it?

Yeah, it's good. I love it.

You like it? - Yeah, yeah. I really like it.

The lyrics? Is that how you feel?

I just write, Mi. You know?

Ah.

Mi? - Hmm?

You know I love you, right?

I love you, too.

You know, I've been thinking.

I don't want to live like you.

What do you mean?

Like...

you could've done so much more.

But yet...

you didn't.

You're not living for yourself. You're just living for Pa.

And...

I don't want to live a life like that.

I don't want to live for no one.

I just want to live for myself.

I understand, I do.

You think I made a mistake, right?

But I haven't.

I have three beautiful children.

Isaac Choo Yew Joe, Alex Choo Yew Chung.

And, Ruby Choo May Chan. My three shining stars.

I married your father because...

his whole family was so full of culture.

They were so proud of their Chinese beliefs, so grounded.

Whereas my own family...

was nothing like that

I needed this.

What do you want me to do, Mi? What should I do?

I want you to be happy, Isaac.

But I'm happy with my music. - I know.

I know.

You can do both.

Complete your housemanship.

After that, you can keep doing music.

I know, but the housemanship is really stressful, Mi.

How stressful can it be?

I have to constantly live up to my superior's expectations.

And now, Pa's.

You have to be stronger, my boy.

I’ll try my best, Mi. - Good boy.

♪ In this Rain Town ♪

♪ I see colourful mooncake ♪

♪ All made by Mommy ♪

I'm not sure about those lyrics, Isaac.

I'll need you to press here for me, okay?

Okay. Thank you.

Doctor, I can't breathe!

Code Blue! Code Blue!

Mister!

Mister!

What happened? - He collapsed!

Pulseless. Please commence the CPR.

Isaac, why didn't you secure the airway first?

Continue CPR, please. Time.

Little Sis, still thinking about Melvin?

No, I'm not.

Melvin and I were fine.

I don't understand why Pa did that.

You know your Pa. He's made up his mind. He won't back down.

But I did have plans with Melvin, Mi.

Opening a bakery together.

Is that not a plan?!

Whatever, it's too late now. He's long gone.

I've given up.

Please don't stop your motivation.

Just because of one man.

If he truly loves you, he won't just leave.

I'm not so sure about that now, Mi.

You're a strong woman, Ruby.

You're my daughter, you're like me. But better.

You can make it without him.

Come on, snap out of it. You'll be fine.

Mi, good morning.

Hey, morning.

Just finished your shift?

Long day, Mi.

Honestly...

If I carry on like this, I don't know if I can graduate.

Is it really that bad? - Mm-hmm.

Mi, since you're praying...

Please pray that Pa will have a softer heart.

And tell him to let me be a musician, okay?

I’ll try my best. - Okay, we pray.

Tell the old man what? What's there to talk about?

Alex Choo, what time is it now? You're just now awake?

I know you're not working, my darling, but...

you can at least get up a bit earlier, ya?

Too early, go back to bed. - Shut up.

Mi, I'm hungry.

Go and cook yourself.

Please bless Alex, may he wake up earlier.

Be good and grow up. - Mi?

I need food.

Be good and grow up.

Mi? Mi?

Be good and grow up. - Mi? Mi?

We have food in the kitchen. Come.

What do we have? - Let's see.

Cream crackers, again? I love cream crackers.

I have no idea what's wrong with our Little Sis.

The old man always wants to control us.

It's not like you don't know Pa.

Hello? Hello?

Don't play with that, I need it for work.

Properly, please.

So...

What about you, Dr. Isaac Choo?

Huh?

What's with you?

Someone collapsed in the hospital today.

I tried to save him.

Well, what do I know?

What do you know? That's a doctor's life.

- I have no idea. - Sometimes I'd rather be you.

Sleeping in every day, worry about nothing.

You're wrong. I do have plans, you know?

But those plans are not in Taiping.

What do you mean?

Starting a business in K.L. (Kuala Lumpur).

You're going to K.L.?

Yes, going to K.L.

This reminds me...

My jacket that you borrowed, has it been washed?

I want it back.

So...

You're leaving me here alone to deal with Pa, huh?

Don't worry, you have my mental support.

You're such a filial son, you're my idol.

Thank you.

You got Pa's permission to go to K.L.?

Like I care.

I've made up my mind.

When I make my first million, I'll sponsor your album.

Nice, huh, brother?

Nice. I'll wait for you.

Yes, just you wait. - Yeah.

♪ I'm reaching out ♪

Hey, don't forget my jacket. I need it in K.L.

You only have one jacket?! Cheapskate.

Yes, only one. So?

So go and get a job!

Get up earlier, get a job. - Shut up.

What's wrong now?

Can you stop being so stubborn?

Since when? Everything I did, is for their own good.

Remember when we first got married?

You made all the decisions.

I had no say in anything.

Then why did you say "yes" when I ask you to marry me?

Because I wanted to belong. Choo, you know this!

I wanted to embrace this wonderful tradition...

that you and your family had.

Something that was missing in my life.

You were happy making lanterns.

While Mother taught me how to make mooncakes.

Life was so good then, Choo.

I was very happy.

You mean, now you're not happy anymore?

You don't love me anymore, is it?

Of course, I do. You idiot.

The problem is, not that. The issue is...

I'm worried about our children.

You're so stubborn.

You control everything.

You're pushing them away, Choo.

We decide everything for our children.

Everything that you've said is also part of our culture.

Making lantern was my passion.

But Father said, "Work in the bank!"

So, I worked in the bank.

Do you think I had a choice?

You should remember all that.

Yes, I remember.

My father never told me what to do.

That's obvious, your father was a "white-ghost" (caucasian).

You're "half-ghost" (half-caucasian). Our children took after you.

What is this?!

So me being a half-caucasian is an issue to you now?

I don't know how to raise our children...

Is that what you're saying, Choo?

No.

You said it, not me.

It's useless talking to you.

You never listen.

Everything is my fault!

Thank you.

Mi, over here!

Hi.

Mi, why didn't the old man come with you?

Is he so busy?

Please address your father properly.

Father?

Mi, why do your check-up at the clinic?

Why not just ask Big Brother?

He's busy with his housemanship.

He can't focus on anything else.

Anyway, I prefer a female doctor.

Mi? Did the old man give you money for petrol?

What did I just say? - Okay, okay.

Can you loan me some money?

I need some money for petrol.

Also, I'm seeing my friends later.

Here.

Thanks, Mi. - You're welcome.

Alex, I wanted to tell...

Oh, yes, Mi, one more thing,

I better tell you now.

What is it?

I'm starting a business in K.L.

Everything's been arranged.

When? - Soon.

What about Pa?

I will handle him.

Alex, you don't even have money for petrol.

How will you manage?

Don't worry. I can take care of myself.

- Hey, Isaac. What's up, man? - Hey, what's up?

You okay? - Yeah, I'm good.

Actually, I don't know man.

Just feel like kinda down and tired lately, you know?

Ah.

I get what you mean, bro.

Just like you, I need this job to prove to my family...

that I'm as worthy as the rest of my cousins who are all...

successful doctors.

- We gotta do what we gotta do, bro. - Yeah, man.

You know...

If it wasn't for my mom...

I'd just pick up my guitar and go anywhere I want.

And just leave everything behind. You know?

Chill, bro. There's always a way.

What’s this? - Take it.

This helped me go through med school and...

everything that's going on right now.

Like I said, we gotta do what we gotta do, bro.

Ruby!

Make a coffee for me.

Here.

Thanks.

Why is this so bitter? Just like your mother.

Didn't you put any sugar?

No need sugar. You're "sweet" enough.

Nonsense.

Honestly, if you can't even make good coffee...

how will you ever get a good man?

Enough, already.

Your demands are so high, who dares come near me?

Oh, so that's what this is about. You blame me about Melvin.

Ruby...

Everything I do, is for your own good.

For my own good?

You sure, Pa?

You're still young. You wouldn't understand.

I'm your father.

I have the responsibility and the right to decide for you.

Once you're older, you'll understand.

When will you ever learn to respect me as your father?

When did I ever not respect you?

You went to see Melvin behind my back.

Is that respecting me?

- I have the right to do so. - Then, what about me?

As long as you're living under my roof...

- What’s all this commotion? - You ask your daughter.

Ruby?

What did she do?

She lacks respect!

Taking after your "western style"!

You're blaming me again?

Wasted all the money on her education,

just end up getting married off anyway!

She needed an education, Choo.

All this while, you never concerned yourself with matters around the house.

Now that you're retired, and here we are struggling to survive.

But all you do is rain-betting every day.

If not for your parents' house, we wouldn't have a roof...

...over our heads.

We're not talking about me. We're talking about your daughter.

I have no clue what's with her lately. She's gone mad.

She used to have a doting father.

Made lots of pretty lanterns to cheer her up.

But now...

All she has is a disapproving father.

That's why she's mad.

That's absurd. I'm going out.

Choo, wait. I need to talk to you...

Later!

Choo, you haven't been upstairs in a long time.

Why were you up there today?

Hey, friend, you start making lanterns again?

Good! You can make some for my daughter's wedding.

What's with you? "Earthquake" at home?

Don't be silly.

Don't have new ones. Plenty of old ones.

If you want, you can help yourself to them.

What's wrong with you, Choo?

Probably because today is a hot day, no rain.

Don't you worry. As the old saying goes.

When skies are clear, the westerly winds will bring rain.

When it rains, the westerly winds will bring clear skies.

Meaning, when the time comes, the rain will follow.

Mmm.

Mi?

Why are you sitting in the dark?

Waiting for you. How was your day?

As usual.

We have more and more patients.

But never enough doctors.

I have to do my routine work and also handle emergencies.

I only have two hands, Mi.

Just hang in there.

I've seen lots of doctors do really well.

And it's a noble job.

That's what Pa said.

Lately, I'm starting to handle critical cases.

The pressure is just too much.

What if...

What if I make a mistake?

You're an intelligent, capable person, Isaac Choo.

I have so much faith in you.

Mi?- Hmm?

Is there something wrong? - No.

I'm just worried about you.

You have a lot on your plate.

Have a good rest, hmm?

Okay.

I'll go take a shower.

Mi?

Sure you're okay?

Yes.

There's watercress soup in the kitchen.

I'll bring you some.

Don't bother, Mi. I'm going to sleep after shower.

I’m very tired. - Okay, good.

Good night. - Good night.

Good morning, Mi. - Good morning.

I'm going out soon. You wanna come with me?

Oh, no.

Little Sis, please bring me some aspirins.

What's wrong? Not feeling well?

Just a headache.

You're delivering cakes today?

Yeah, but it's not that urgent. I can stay if you want.

No, it's okay. It's just a headache.

You go on.

The other day, you went for a check-up at the clinic.

What did the doctor say?

Nothing major.

You better go ahead.

Are you sure? You don't me to stay?

No, I'm fine.

There's no need to worry.

Don’t make your clients wait. - Okay.

I'll be real quick. Call me if you need anything, okay?

I won't be long.

Bye, Mi. - Bye. Take care.

So, we just trade in the old furnitures, you see?

That's brilliant!

We can set up a small office and operate with minimal staff.

And hire part-timers when needed.

Exactly.

Booking and order can be done online.

Minimized the storage. Huge savings on rentals!

It's a great plan, brother!

When can you get here?

I'll be there once I settled the things here.

I will give you a call. Okay. Bye-bye.

Need some help, gorgeous?

Well, if you have to ask... - Come on.

You're moving to K.L.?

Who told you so?

Many of your friends are my friends, too.

Yes, moving to K.L. to make my first million.

So, it's true? Pa knows about this?

You'd better tell him. Otherwise, you'd get an earful from him.

Don't worry. I know what to do.

Also...

Mi's been unwell lately. You still want to leave?

Mi? She'll be fine.

She has you and Big Brother.

Pushing everything to me again.

You don't seem concerned at all.

I am. But I have more faith in you.

You're the best child, you know?

Yeah, right.

One million is not enough. Bring a few more, get it?

As much as you want. No problem.

Hey. Sales doing good, huh?

Why don't you...

stay here and help me, I'll hire you.

Can you even afford me?

Of course, I can! You aren't that expensive!

I'm not cheap! Gonna cost you millions.

Middle Brother is going to K.L. You know about it?

Why? You're here to complain?

Not complaining, but...

maybe you can stop him?

Is he serious?

Yes.

You're the eldest, talk to him.

He won't listen to me.

Little Sis...

Here's how I see it.

You're the best person to handle this.

Since you're already working from home.

Forget it, then.

Little Sis.

What if there's really something wrong with me?

You're fine, stop worrying.

You'll go with me, right?

Uhh...

Uhh...

I...

gotta go to the meeting.

Besides, I hate hospitals. Bad luck.

I'd rather not.

What meeting, Choo? You're retired.

What if I'm really sick?

Old people like us,

the occasional aches and pains,

I get them too. Don't worry.

Fine.

Just drop me off at the hospital.

Don't wait for me. I'll take a taxi home.

Don't worry, okay?

Drink's too bitter.

I'm off.

What took you so long? Where did you go?

Gave the old lady a lift to the hospital.

What? You should keep your beauty queen company.

To places like hospitals? No way.

It's bad luck.

So many people there.

I get impatience with all the long queues.

Besides, my son is a doctor there. He can help if necessary.

I envy you. A doctor in the family.

Oh, remember that pub near the highway?

Police raided it yesterday.

Many young people got arrested for doing drugs.

Really?

Is there a new pub? We can go 'bhangra' (dancing)!

Gurdip!

This is serious, is 'bhangra' all you can think of?

What were these kids thinking?!

Never ever touch drugs! Idiots!

♪ In an ocean full of ♪

♪ expectations ♪

♪ Here and now... ♪

♪ In this raintown ♪

♪ It rains down on me ♪

♪ I'm reaching out... ♪

You can't be serious!

I'm...

I'm just chilling before my shift, Pa.

I work every day, I don't get much time to relax.

Relax? You should be more focused!

Relax?

I'm very focused, Pa.

I'm either working night shifts or on-call 24 hours.

I feel like my life is just repeating itself.

I'm just tired and... you know.

Couldn't think straight and...

We're expected to be fully on our toes while also handling life.

So what?

Deal with it!

Ray!

Isaac, my man! You came brother!

You have it with you?

Always, brother.

Ladies! Cheers!

One, two, three!

Cheers! - Cheers!

Ruby. - Hey, Mi.

Isaac?

What's with him?

I wonder, too.

Mi, what did the doctor say yesterday?

Nothing. Wait for the results.

What results?

I don't know.

Some general check-up. Routine, you know?

It's nothing. I'm just getting old.

Pain and aches everywhere. - Come on.

If that's the case...

you should rest.

I know you want to help but you should take it easy.

Don't worry so much about me.

I'm okay.

When are the results coming out?

I don't know. In a couple of days?

Help, help.

Who is it? - Lilian.

Okay, okay.

Hang on.

Hi, Aunty Lilian?

Yes, yes. I'm all ready. I'm on the way now.

I'll see you soon, okay?

On the way, huh? - I have to go.

Aunty Lilian!

Hey, Ruby!

You're getting prettier!

Nah, you're too kind.

- Here, the cakes you ordered. - Thank you. - Huh?

Where's your Mommy? Didn't tag along?

No.

She said she was going for medical check-ups.

How's she doing?

She's still waiting for the results.

Lately, she's been feeling out of sorts.

I'll see you around. - Okay.

Doesn't Mi looks rather pale?

Hey, doctor. Did you hear that?

What?

What "what"? Mi is unwell, aren't you concerned?

Why are you talking so loud? - What?

You're just the same. Pot calling the kettle black.

What? Who calling what?

What were you guys talking about?

Nothing.

So, Dr. Isaac Choo. How's your housemanship?

As usual, Pa.

Very tiring, huh?

You know, it was the same when I first started working...

in the bank.

But after a while, you get used to it.

Because you're a Choo.

So much stress being a doctor, how do you even manage?

At least I'm not running away to K.L.

Shut up.

What? Who's going to K.L?

I'm moving to K.L. To start my own business.

What business? What's all this nonsense?

Told you so. - What?

Ruby! You knew too?

Alex.

When were you going to tell me?

I just didn't tell you about my plan.

Big Brother's been hiding from you too.

He never stopped playing music behind your back.

What is your problem, Alex?

Isaac.

I've told you this, right?

Focus!

To become the best doctor in Taiping.

Forget about all this nonsense about music.

Pa, like I said, I am focused. I was just relaxing.

Enough!

Everyone is hiding something from me, huh?

Ruby? What about you? - I'm not.

Why are you so angry?

Can't even eat together in peace.

Come, let's eat.

I have breast cancer.

Stage 3.

Are you serious?

You're serious, Aileen?

Isaac, what does Stage 3 mean?

Isaac! What does Stage 3 mean?

What is Stage 3?

Uh...

Stage 3 cancer is still treatable with surgery and chemo.

I think Mi should just do the treatment.

Yes. Mi. Listen to Big Brother.

Yes, please listen to your son. He's a doctor.

He knows what he's talking about.

I don't want to do surgery or chemo treatment.

My friends, they did it, it messed them up.

All their hair fell off. I don't want it.

Mi, It's different now.

You can still recover with treatment.

You’ll still be as your are now. - Yes, listen to Big Brother.

I don't want to, Ruby.

Enough! Don’t listen to her nonsense!

Isaac, you take care of your mother.

I don't want to talk about this at dinner. It's bad luck.

No appetite!

No appetite!

You are the only person I know...

that has no empathy towards a woman in my position.

You were like this before.

And you're still the bloody same, Choo!

Mi. - Sorry.

I'm okay.

Come, sit.

Come.

Let's eat.

Oh, Choo! Choo!

Car's broken down. Don't know what's wrong with it.

Called the mechanic but, can you help us?

Us?

Hello? Peter?

Mi?

I must go to K.L.

Sorry.

It's okay.

Are you for real, Alex?

You still want to go to K.L.? What's wrong with you?

What? As if you're any better than me.

Mi is sick now. - What can I do?!

Shush, shush.

Carry on with your lives, don't worry about me.

Mi, look.

A lot of people have had good outcomes with...

traditional medicine.

Don't worry. I'll be here for you.

Mi.

Don't worry, you'll be fine.

You'll recover, for sure.

We need solution, Alex, not opinion.

Should've gone to the hospital with you.

Even if you did, you couldn't have changed anything.

Tsk.

The old man must be crazy. He just left, just like that.

And you're just like him.

What are you trying to say?

Boys.

What I need now is peace of mind.

I'm just as shocked as you are.

But we need to be calm now.

I want the three of you...

to be my backbones.

I'm gonna fight this.

I will fight this.

Mr. Choo?

Mr. Choo Kam Wah?

I'm not buying. No, no.

We have an appointment to meet today.

Ooh! -Yes, that's right.

Just a moment.

Hello? Peter?

The Feng-shui Master is a woman?!

You sure she's good?

Yes?

You better be sure!

Peter, she's rather tall.

Kinda like those 'ladies' from Thailand volleyball team.

She's not, right?

- Okay then. Sawadeekhap. - Ah.

Master, please, come in. - Yes, sure.

Not bad.

Not bad at all.

Your house isn't bad, Mr. Choo.

Lately, there's a lot of bad energies.

Please teach me how to banish the bad energies, Master.

Right, Mr. Choo.

I've studied your birth chart.

Your fire element is too overpowering.

You lack 'water'.

So, what should I do? - Very simple.

Take a look here,

you can install an aquarium right there.

Here? - Correct.

Keep some fish in it.

Uhh.

If you have the budget, build a pond here.

Keep some Koi fish.

It attracts good luck, Mr. Choo.

Really? - Really!

Mi. - Hm?

What's Pa doing?

There's a woman here.

Woman? Where? - There.

If you have more budget, build a swimming pool...

Perfect! - But, I... Watch your step.

I'll draw a placement chart for you.

Oh, thank you.

- This is the kitchen. - Ah!

Aileen, Aileen.

Aileen, this is...

Suzy. - Master Suzy, Feng-shui Master.

Feng-shui Master? - Hi, Mrs. Choo.

No. Get out.

I don't want any of this. Please, leave.

Mr. Choo, the fire is too strong. - Out!

I'd better leave.

Ah, Master Suzy, just a moment.

Oh, thank you.

- Master Suzy, your fee... - Oh, you don't have to.

- I insist, please take it! - Good luck to you.

Thank you for coming.

Aileen, why did you get so angry?

I'm bringing somebody to help us.

Help us what?

- We need to change our luck. - Change our luck?

What were you doing carrying her shoes?

They’re very expensive. - Get out.

Go. I don't want to see your face.

Get out.

Get out! - Our neighbours will hear you.

Get out!

See? The rooster heard you.

Mi?

Quiet. Quiet. - Umm.

I'm peeling carrots.

That’s... our dinner. - Stupid idiot.

It's okay.

I just wanted to do something good for all of us.

Master was teaching me how to bring good luck.

Bring good luck?

This is not your betting game, Choo!

I know it's not my betting game.

But... at least I'm doing something.

What good will that do us?

You should be changing your attitude, your ego.

Not the bloody household furniture!

I understand. I understand how you feel.

But... you never know, right?

Uhm.

If we do as Master instructed...

maybe your cancer will disappear.

You're insane!

Yes, I understand. We'll talk tomorrow, okay?

Wait.

Which direction did Master say I should be facing...

Here?

No.

Aileen?

Aunty. - Yes?

This one, dry clean. - Okay.

Thank you. - Welcome.

What's so urgent?

What is it?

My friend, Ah Keong, you know him.

His younger brother...

took this party drug, and now he's ruined.

Got addicted. Even stole his mother's money to buy drugs.

I found this in the jacket you borrowed.

Is this yours?

Huh?

I'm asking you. Is this yours?

Give it back.

What is this, Isaac Choo? I'm asking you.

Why are you taking drugs? - Give it to me.

Why are you taking drugs? Tell me!

Alex. I said give it back.

Have you lost your mind?

Why are you taking drugs?

I'm asking you!

You don't know what you're talking about!

I said give it back! Give it back!

- I want to help you. - How are you gonna help?!

Do you understand?

Do you understand?

Yes, I take this daily. Without it, I can't work.

Are you happy now?

But you know why? Are you a doctor?

Are you in housemanship? Huh?

Are you the one who tried to save the patient, but the patient died on you?

Then get blamed by the family and your superiors?

Do you understand?

If you don't understand, don't be like Pa.

Telling me what to do with my life, okay?

If you can't handle being a doctor, just quit, idiot!

Did I ever tell you, I want to become a doctor?

Did I ever say to your face, Isaac Choo wants to become a doctor?!

Did I!?

Good news is, it's not me. It's Pa!

Pa wants me to be a doctor.

Do you guys ever hear and try to understand what I'm...

trying to say?

I said, I don't want to be a doctor.

Do you hear the words I'm saying?

I don't want to become a doctor!

When I told Mi, what did she say?

"Go tell Pa."

Now Mi is sick, there's nothing I can do.

And what you gonna do?

You gonna leave us and go to K.L. That's what you gonna do.

You're gonna leave your brother just like that.

It's your life.

You make your own choices.

Do you really think we have a choice?

Huh?

Can we make our own choices?

Are you done?

I need to get back to work.

Big Brother is taking party drugs.

He has admitted it.

Whoa, you're over reacting.

He's a doctor.

He precribes medicine regularly.

So what if you found some pills on him?

Enough already!

You only care about saving face.

Your betting, your friends. Your trophy family!

You have never cared about any of us.

Do you even know what we need?

There's no way...

that my children can be so stupid...

and take party drugs.

Don't you trust you own brother?

Fine!

If you want to be in denial, go ahead!

If anything happens to him, don't come crying to me!

Watch your tone and language, boy.

Remember who you're talking to.

Let me tell you now, nothing is going to happen.

He's my son, I brought him up.

I'm out of here.

You want to leave? Go!

Go, don't ever come back!

Isaac.

Yew Joe.

Anything interesting happened today?

No.

Had your dinner?

Are you okay?

I'm good.

Go have an early night, then.

Nice! I like it.

The keys then? -Yep.

Mi?

What are you doing?

Do you know what time it is?

I don't want you to stop baking.

Do you remember?

What we always used to do?

Making mooncakes together.

Of course, I remember.

But it's 3:00 in the morning.

You should be resting. Please?

I need to do this to feel alive.

I'm not giving up.

Your mother is a tough woman.

You remember the time you told me...

you wanted to open your own bakery?

You said you wanted to bake for the whole Taiping.

And I said...

"Life is nothing if you can't pursue your dreams."

But how can I have a dream?

I'm so useless.

I can't do anything right.

I can't do it alone.

I'm scared, Mi.

Nonsense.

Useless? According to whom?

You are so talented.

Smart.

Smarter than me.

Not to mention beautiful.

You got that from me.

And you are so strong.

You're going to be fine, Ruby Choo.

And I'll always be right next to you.

I promise.

Then, can you be strong for me, too, Mi?

Please.

Please consider chemo and surgery.

Mi.

This family can't do without you.

I can't be without you.

Don't cry, baby.

I know.

I promise you, I will pay for the shipment.

You need to trust me, bro.

Yeah, just bring the goods to me. I will try to find David, okay?

Please. Thank you.

Alex.

Brother, where have you been? I've been calling you all day.

That's not important now.

I'll be meeting some clients at the Casino.

You have any cash on you?

Brother, do you think we print money?

That's my money, too.

And you're always late. What the heck?

Like I said, I'm meeting clients.

They have an office full of furnitures for us.

It's a great deal!

What about the money you took last time?

You used it on gambling!

Business is gamble.

If you can't take the risks, just let me handle everything.

Fine.

If you think you're better than me, you can run it all yourself.

I quit!

Are you nuts, Alex?

Go ahead and quit. Who do you think you are?

Screw it!

Mi?

Isaac.

You okay?

Hm? What's wrong?

You good, Mi?

You good? - Yeah.

Come, sit.

Mi. - Hm?

I'm gonna...

borrow some money from you, is it okay? Is it alright?

Yeah.

How much do you want?

How much you got? - Uhh...

$50 won't do it. I need more.

Mi, that's all you got? I... I need more.

I don't really...

Mi, I need more! - Isaac. Isaac?

This all you got? Where's your money? Huh?

Where's your money? That's all you got?

I don't... - That's all you got?!

Isaac. - Where's your money, Mi?

Isaac. - $50 is all you got?!

Isaac.

Isaac.

Isaac?

Mi?

Isaac?

Where’s your money Mi? - Isaac?

Isaac, look at me.

Look at me.

Where's your money Mi? I need money, Mi!

You don't have to do this.

You don't have to do this.

Let me help you. Look at me.

Look at me. Let me help you. Please.

What?! What do you want?!

I can take you to... - Help?

When I needed it, where were you?!

Where were you?!

I was always here. I just haven't been well.

It's not my fault that you're dying, Mi.

It was never my fault.

Please. Let me help you. Don't do this, Isaac.

Isaac?

Have you guys heard?

There was an incident at the back alley yesterday.

What incident?

Why were you at the back alley?

No, I heard from people.

The police caught a group of druggies.

All of them?

Some got caught, some got away.

Hello?

Huh?

Oh!

I'll be there right away.

Sorry, got to go.

What's that about?

Pa, I informed Middle Brother, but couldn't reach Big Brother.

I'll look after Mom, you go on home.

What about Big Brother?

He works here. I will find him.

I'll be back later, yeah?

Choo.

Forgive.

Uhm.

Excuse me, Doctor. - Yes?

Do you know my son? Dr. Isaac Choo.

I do. What is this about?

His mom is sick. She's admitted here.

I tried calling but he didn't answer.

He must be too busy treating patients.

Doctor, can you please page him?

I'm sorry, Mr. Choo.

Dr. Isaac does not work here anymore.

He's been terminated for almost 3 months now.

Why?

As far as I know,

he was terminated due to misconduct.

Theft and drug abuse.

I'm sorry, I'm busy.

Mr. Choo!

Please, come with me!

Hello? - Little Sis?

I saw your text. On my way back now.

I just got home. Please go straight to the hospital.

I couldn't get hold of Big Brother.

Let me know when you get him. - Okay, sure.

Big Brother!

Big Brother?

Really? You're still asleep? Mi is in the hospital.

Shit! Big Brother!

Big Brother!

Big Brother!

Come on, get up!

Pa.

Big Brother is unconscious. He's passed out.

What should I do?

That idiot must've overdosed.

Ruby, call the ambulance. Get help.

Mom is in critical condition.

Her lungs are bleeding. She's being moved to ICU.

Come quickly.

I'm in the ambulance, Big Brother is unconscious.

I told the old man but he was just too stubborn...

to believe me.

Now, look what happened!

Mi is in critical condition. I'm scared.

Mi is sick because of the old man!

What do I do?

Listen here, Little Sis. Listen to me.

Everything will be okay.

Mi will be okay. I'll be there soon.

Wait for me. Don't be afraid.

Please, be quick.

Hurry up!

Ok. Make in near, make it near.

On three. One, two, three.

Aileen.

Please, don't worry.

You'll be fine.

You'll be just fine.

We're all here now, Mi, Mi.

Please don't worry about us.

Don't worry about Big Brother.

♪ I’m far from perfect ♪

♪ Cruel to the ones I love ♪

♪ I see the hurt in your eyes ♪

♪ How can you still love someone like me? ♪

♪ Your love is like the mountain, I know ♪

♪ Don’t ever think that I would take you for granted ♪

♪ Often I wonder, how is it that you still love me despite all my flaws ♪

♪ I wish to become a better person, always be there for you ♪

♪ I’m far from perfect ♪

♪ What we are ♪

Applause, please.

Thank you, thank you.

Your ducky voice has improved somewhat.

Ducky has turned into Chicky now.

Look at you, clearly you haven't given up.

- What? You have a problem with that? - No problem.

In rehab, you know what the counsellor said to me?

He said, "Isaac, you have quit drugs.

But don't you ever, ever...

quit music."

Your counsellor must be deaf.

What about you, Middle Brother? What are your plans now?

When are you off to K.L.?

Me?

I won't be going to K.L.

I've decided to build my business in Taiping.

A genius like me can succeed anywhere.

Sure, say it louder to convince yourself.

Shut up, you.

Good, then. Stay here and help me.

Can you afford me? - Of course, I can.

Since it's you, I'll give you a siblings discount.

What say you? - Very well.

Here, help. - Come.

Alex, you're such a cheapskate. Taking money from Little Sis.

I work, I get paid. It's only fair.

- She’s your sister. - Hence the big discount.

Such a cheapskate, it's in you.

Hey...

What's on your mind?

Nothing.

It was stupid, what I did.

Made all of you so miserable.

Made Little Sis worry.

Fighting with you all the time.

But thanks for those words, Alex.

I needed it at the time.

Especially Mi.

I shouldn't have done what I've done, you know?

And, Pa.

Actually, we all have our own mistakes.

This whole time, Mi was the one being patient with us.

Don't worry.

I know Mi will forgive us.

She was amazing.

She remained so steadfast even during the toughest times.

She's always been strong for us, right?

Do you think Pa thinks about these things too?

Only he knows.

I think...

Mi surely knows.

Let me sing a song for you. - Yes, go on.

Come on, Ducky.

♪ In the doubt... without a doubt ♪

♪ We cannot see ♪

♪ Little Sis' mooncakes ♪

♪ Without the doubt ♪

♪ You cannot hear ♪

♪ Alex's jarring voice ♪

What kind of stupid song is that?

♪ Without the doubt ♪

♪ I can't hear over Alex's deafening voice ♪

Little Sis!

Middle Brother.

Ruby.

Hi, Ruby.

What are you doing here?

I'm sorry.

Please forgive me?

Let me think about it.

Please, Ruby.

Please, forgive me.

(Aileen once said to me,

I often seek the perfection of ideal happiness,

Alex!

Hiii. -Hi.

How are you?

I'm so proud of you!

Hi Mami.

Melvin!?

Hello! how are you?

(Learning to forgive,

♪ I’m far from perfect ♪

♪ Cruel to the ones I love ♪

♪ I see the hurt in your eyes ♪

♪ How can I ever forgive myself ♪

♪ Quietly, you open the door to me ♪

♪ You turn off the light while I sleep ♪

♪ Pull a blanket over me because it’s cold ♪

♪ How can you still love someone like me? ♪

♪ Your love is like the mountain, I know ♪

♪ Don’t ever think that I would take you for granted ♪

♪ Often I wonder, how is it that you still love me despite all my flaws ♪

♪ I wish to become a better person, always be there for you ♪

♪ I’m far from perfect ♪

♪ Cruel to the ones I love ♪

♪ I see the hurt in your eyes ♪

♪ How can you still love someone like me? ♪

♪ Your love is like the mountain, I know ♪

♪ Don’t ever think that I would take you for granted ♪