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There's this little boat

...which has drifted everywhere

West, north, east and south

Carried so many expectations, so many illusions

Beautiful the boat, gentle & romantic its dreams

Piercing through seas and tiding over rivers

It drifts without a care

Oblivious to clime and time

times have changed and dreams have died

Li'l boat, oh little boat

The days of yore are gone

Through storms and crisis

you're now loaded with many a suffering

When oh when...

Can you unload this weighty cargo?

Where is your refuge?

Where be thy shore?

You drift through the years

Short are the days and nights oh so lonely!

You might already be weary & I've been careless

Times have changed and dreams have died

Where oh where...

which shore would ye choose to anchor?

Mother

Mother

Brother, turn on the Xmas Tree lights

Pretty good, huh?

Oh yeah

What time is it now?

It's 7:30

Uh-oh, we got to get changed

Are we all ready?

Look

It's beautiful. Who gave it to you?

Who would? I bought it

Actually it'd be nice if father stayed

...and celebrated with us

No, it's his responsibility to pay

He's too old though, to play

Thanks, Dad. You've really spent a lot

It's raining outside, come back soon

Return a little late, Dad

No, neither early nor late

Papa knows when it's best to return

Uncle Du

Ke Shin

Merry Christmas

Thank you

You're getting ever more pretty

How's your mom?

She's keeping well

Wish her Merry Christmas for me

Thank you

Jia Wen...Ke Shin is here

Please help them make sure that...

nothing is missing

As it is we're a bit absent minded

It's alright, don't worry

Are you going out?

It's raining

Yeah, I know

You all have fun

Ke Shin

I'm sorry, honey

How's the decoration?

It's good

Merry Christmas

Let's sit over there. It'd be warmer

You look good

I just brought a present for the lucky draw, but...

none for you specifically; hope you don't mind

Wish I'd get that one in the draw

It'd be the same then, isn't it?

At least tell me what I can expect

You guess

I honestly can't

Uncle Du! Stop...

Yue Wai

Uncle, are you headed out?

This is my Christmas card to you

Why didn't you mail it, son?

I did, but it was returned

I must have written wrong address

Goodbye

I hear you guys want to exchange presents

Have you brought your share?

You're making fun of me again

It's in the trishaw

Though I may be absent-minded

But I'm not that bad. See you

So long!

Sir, over here

Miss Cheng

Merry Christmas, Uncle Du

I hear you're exchanging presents today

...have you brought your gift?

I've to be back early, I'm not in the lucky draw

See you, Uncle Du

Miss Cheng

This shawl is newly bought

I'm just wearing it the first time, it's too colourful

It doesn't suit me

Why don't you wrap it up as a gift

Oh no!

Go on, hurry. They're all here

Off you go!

Kei Yuan

I just came down from the hill; look at me!

Hope I don't dirty your house

Never mind

This be a good present?

Sure. Hey, do you recognize me?

Jia Lin?

I haven't seen you for 2 years, you've grown up a lot

Silly little girl has turned 18, eh!

Don't act like an old man; as if you've turned 60

I haven't seen him before

...have you, Ke Shin?

For the first time

No wonder

Let me introduce

This is my former classmate Kei Yuan

He disappeared soon after graduation

All I know is that until last week he's at Mount Kapao

I requested a friend to invite him over...

for the New Year & today he's already here

This is Miss Tang Ke Shin

Miss Tang

2 years ago I heard of a pretty girl called Ke Shin

...but haven't had a chance to meet until now

This is Miss Cheng Shiang Yi, Kei Yuan

Ke Shin, I've been thinking what it will be like

...next Christmas!

Should be the same I guess

What about the years after?

Is it alright if we don't dance?

I'm not too good at it

It's fun

Almost there

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas...

I'm sorry, I have to go

Why are you leaving so early?

It's been a long way here, I'm too tired

Go and get a present

...before you go

Come

Alright, I'll pick a big one

Big enough

Open it

Alright

I will open it later

No...it may be girl's stuff

then you can give it to Jia Lin

Right

Thanks

How wonderful...it's a boat!

Who are you looking for?

Mr. Kei

He's not up yet

I'm up

This way, please

Alright

This guy

Let me

Lazy bone, getting up so late

Sister, be more polite

I stayed up late last night to finish some work

How come you are here so early?

There's something important

We want you to take us hunting

You all?

Hunting?

What, surprised?

You think we can't go hunting?

Couldn't hit on any new entertainment, huh?

What have you got in mind?

Climbing up a small hill

Shooting some birds...

or going into a forest and hunting wild animals

Of course it'd be remote mountains

We want to make use of the New Year holidays

and arrange for a large scale hunting group

Large-scale?

You always look down on others and...

think you're the only one that can hunt

Jia Wen,

we can find someone to take us there

Why force Mr. Kei if he doesn't want to go?

What's the point of finding someone if not Kei Yuan?

He's actually joking

Right, Kei Yuan?

We'll make him go anyway

I was listening outside

Sounds like he's insulting people

Jia Wen says he feels superior but...

I think he has inferiority complex

Kei Yuan, are you coming along?

Well, I never refused in the first place

Can't help it if Miss Tang thinks otherwise

I'm just afraid the ladies can't stomach it

It'd be worse if there were no proper roads

Say, if we gave up mid-way then it's a shame

Ke Shin and Jia Lin aren't frail girls

The only problem is Shiang Yi

Ke Shin, you should persuade her not to go

No, if she doesn't, I won't go either

The reason we proposed this outing...

is precisely for the sake of Shiang Yi's holidays

So she wouldn't have to be a housewife

...take care of the kids, cook and wash

We'll take her with us...

and let her have a good time

If this is what we've decided...

then let's all go...

to the Kapao mountain

There are deer, boars

We're bound to catch something

Still, the old concern remains;

The route being rough and all

I ain't concerned, we can strike out a road ourself

That's it then; let's head for Paoka mountain

Buddy, it's Kapao mountain

Watch out, this bridge is unsteady

The wind is powerful, try not to talk

We can't linger on the bridge

The weather is cold ahead

Wear enough clothing and don't catch cold

Everything alright?

Yes

Well, let's go

Quickly

From here on...

we'll enter the valley

It's quite late

There's still some way to cover, we've to walk faster

Lang-ni Lu-jia

Lang-ni Lu-jia...

What's that?

It means urging your friends to buck up

Asking your friends to strive on

Lang-ni Lu-jia...

Yes friends, come on...move on

I walk into a home

I walk into a beautiful home

Let heaven be my tent and earth my bed

With no walls, no bricks

I see a veil

I see a thin veil

A veil of clouds, and misty mountains

It's neither embroidery, nor a painting

Come on, friends, let's keep moving ahead

I just want to say a word

A word from my heart I wish to say

Birds wake up nature, falling leaves stir the dust

It leaves me confused and speechless

I happen to see my mother

A kind and gentle mother

Nature is enlivened by Spring

I called out softly, but you didn't answer

Come on, friends, let's keep moving ahead

I wish to turn it into a painting

...a most ideal painting

I cherish the isolated scenery, pity the falling flower

Find it tough to tear myself from this classic elegance

I feel as if I am a horse

Like a tired horse it seems

Running beside you

...my legs ache and so do my heels

Come on, friends, let's keep moving ahead

Have courage, my friends. Let's tread on

The road ahead of us is rough

How about we rest for a while

...and eat something first?

Alright

Where do we eat?

Follow me

Come...

Let's move on

Jia Lin

Jia Wen

Isn't this beautiful?

The hill looks so much like some green boat

Boat? You like boats?

Boats are indeed beautiful

I don't think that's an appropriate analogy

A boat is mobile, a hill is still

I haven't thought about it

I feel that I am in a boat

Wherever I am...

that place just feels like a boat

I can't explain how this could be

This proves that you lack confidence

How's that so?

You are uncertain about the future

You feel that you are sailing in a boat

...and losing directions

On the contrary, I am full of confidence for my future

Sorry. Guess I'm just being too blunt

So don't bother about what I said

Go and have something to eat

Alright

It's so beautiful over there, isn't it?

Let's go and have a look

Want some sardines?

What are you thinking about?

About how beautiful the scenery & landscape is

It's windy. See, your hair is all messed up

The breeze feels so good

I'd go there too, please lend me the hair band

Hey, I'll come too

Thank you

I really feel like kissing you

I'm so sorry, I thought you were Ke Shin

What's with you?

Nothing

Attention please

We are now ready to set off

This evening we can camp at...

Kapao Shan. And after dinner...

we can go hunting

Alright

Come

It's okay

Catch

We're setting out, where are off to?

There's a red leaf over there

Ke Shin...Ke Shin, what are you doing?

No, it's dangerous

I must get that red leaf

...at whatever cost

Here, for you

Hey, come on

Let's go

The fire is burning brightly

The faces are all glowing

Nature is still, people are asleep

There's a bonfire at Kapao hill

...and around it are happy faces

Happy faces

Happy hearts

The murmur of streams, and whisper of the wind

There's a bonfire at Mount Kapao

Faces glowing bright around the fire

Kapao mountain,

you'll always be in our hearts

We need no wine to alleviate our sorrow

There many ways to find happiness

Kapao mountain,

you'll always be in our hearts

We need no wine to alleviate our sorrow

There many ways to find happiness

Fire, oh fire

Our bosoms are filled with joy

Fire, oh fire

It lights up our laughter

Fire, oh fire

Our bosoms are joyous

Fire, oh fire

It lights up our laughter

The fire burns brightly

Faces all radiant

Sorrows are driven away

There's a bonfire at Mount Kapao

and around it are happy faces

Happy faces, cheerful joy abounds

Alright, let's get some rest

I'll wake you up when it's time to hunt

The ladies had better not join us

Have some rest here

Going downhill tomorrow the road will be rough, too

I must join you

But please get someone to wake me up

I know that once I fall asleep...

I can't tell when I am going to wake up. Come

Give me the clothes

What, you ain't asleep yet?

I can't

How about you?

I'll sleep through the night till dawn

Two more hours & then I've to wake the boys up

Kei Yuan, Jia Wen said you are weird

I don't quite get it

Well, Jia Wen says you're weird

What do you think?

I do think you're somewhat weird

How am I weird?

I can't really say

Have you...ever been in love?

Maybe

Why did she leave you?

No. I had to leave her

Because I am self-absorbed kinda guy

Say, a realist; not a dreamer

I wouldn't say so

The one without dreams would be tragic

You're not

It's tragic for the one who dreams on

...because dreams don't last

Please go to sleep

Right now I'd rather be by myself

You think there would be wild beasts here?

I smell them already

Your gun is a single-shot

If you miss, the animal will charge at you

You can always hit it with the rifle butt

And don't pull the trigger without cause

Right, give me a double barrel then

I'd feel safer

No, I have the only double barrel

I'd better keep it

Give me the gun

Let's split

...into 2 groups

Torch

Let's go

We can eat its meat

and sell its skin

Hold this

How could you be so rash?

You can't even tell it's a human voice!

That's them

They might have found something

...and have come to tell us

Let's move

What could that be?

Maybe a deer or a muntjac

I don't think it will get far

Quiet. Whoever sees it first, shoot

Aim accurately; if we miss we're in trouble

What is it?

It's a muntjac

I think we hit it

I'll follow you

Let me take a shot later, okay

I hit it

Jia Wen

Jia Wen

I hit it. Please tell Ke Shin I hit it

Jia Wen...

Why aren't they back yet?

Should we wake Jia Lin?

She's sleeping so soundly

And to say she wanted to go hunt!

Look

Jia Wen...

He's been shot!

Is he dead?

No, just wounded

Ke Shin

Go get some alcohol, I'll get the first aid box

Hurry

Pour it out

Hurry

Brother...

You knew he's not good at hunting

why didn't you take good care of him?

You bloody fool!

Yue Wai

Brother

Please help dismantle the tent

...and give them the bags

Let's head downhill and take him to a hospital

Ke Shin

What are you looking at?

Looks like it's going to rain

You slept soundly

I had a dream

It must be a sweet dream

Why?

You look so peaceful

No, on the contrary

I had a bad dream

You loved somebody else and I killed myself

That's why it's so peaceful

Stop it

Give me a kiss then

Stop fooling around

Careful, your wound's not yet healed

What are you afraid of?

Oh, call me after you two are done

Come in...don't be a moron

When will you be out of the hospital?

4 or 5 more days

Is uncle here yet?

No

You're spending money again

I'm terrified of your father

How come?

Every time I see the desperate look on your Dad's face

...I feel so guilty

I'm really so sorry

How many times you'd say that?

Ke Shin, why are you so silent?

You both chatting away, what I'm supposed to say?

Kei Yuan

Do you think Ke Shin has changed recently?

What do you mean?

She's losing weight

Of course, it's all because of you

Have you gone for your lessons these few days?

No

It's lucky you are in the 4th year at college

Remember when we were in year 4?

We spent a lot of time looking for a job

...and forgot about the examinations

It's been 2 years now;

And I still can't find an ideal job

Isn't it the same for me?

Well, it's all thanks to Dad...

that I was able to get a bank job

Got to go now. See you tomorrow

Wait, I need to go too

I'll go with you

I want to get back earlier

Have an early morning class

I need to prepare; be seeing you tomorrow

This is for you

Right, Shiang Yi will come to see you later

You'd better treat her well

Back there when you were hurt

...it was she who bandaged your wound

You really need to thank her

You've repeated yourself many times

I'm afraid you'll forget

See you tomorrow

Alright

You've been walking me home everyday;

Hope you aren't fed up of this road!

My grandfather had been treating Uncle Du

...as if he were his own son

In order to repay my grandfather...

he's been taking good care of us

When the Sino-Japanese war broke out

...we all moved to Chung Hsing

My mother treated Jia Wen like her own son because...

his mother passed away when he was just a kid

Since then Jia Wen and I have been seen as lovers

Am I talking too much?

No, I'm listening

2 years back my dad passed away in Taiwan

Uncle Du helped with his funeral

But since my father passed away...

my mother seldom contacts Uncle Du

As for me, Jia Wen and I...

have become ever more closer

I've been talking all this time, are you bored?

No

Just wondering why you're telling me all this!

Why?

Why?!

I don't know either

Want to come in?

Meet my mother, okay?

Alright

Mother

Come in

No need to take off your shoes

My mother's out

Would you like to stay for dinner?

No, I've to go back

Then at least have a cup of tea

Have some pineapple pie

Alright

Rather dream of each other than meet!

Kei Yuan!

Forgive me

I understand

What am I going to do...

Ke Shin...

Still have a headache?

Would you like something to eat?

No, I just want to sleep

Who is it?

Please close the door, mom. I want to sleep

Whoever it is just say I'm sick

Please do come in

Is Ke Shin at home?

Yes, but she's got a headache and has been asleep

No wonder she hasn't seen Jia Wen today

Nothing serious, I hope

No fever, I suppose she's alright. Please sit

Alright

Have some tea

Thank you

How have you been?

Just the usual

This was a narrow escape for Jia Wen

Yes, I've been blaming Ke Shin for that too

Why did they have to go hunting...

when they could go shopping or watch a movie?

That's right

Luckily, Jia Wen is alright

He's going to be discharged the day after

That's good

There's something I wish to discuss with you

What is it?

When Jia Wen is out from the hospital

...I'd like to throw a party

At the same time also announce their engagement

I mean, if you approve

This ought to have been done already...

why would I object to it?

Then...would Yuan Shan restaurant be okay?

Good

Need to advertise it in the newspaper?

I have no friends or relatives here

Newspaper...I think that'd be unnecessary

This is the first great news in our lives

I must congratulate you

I too ought to congratulate you

Let Ke Shin tell Jia Wen who she'd like to invite

You know how I love crowds

I must go now, it might rain

Mom, do I have to marry Jia Wen?

What do you mean?

Don't you want to be engaged to him?

Don't you like him?

But...

But what?

But...there's something else

What is it, dear?

Come on, tell your mother

It's nothing

Nothing really important

Yue Wai, stop it will you!

What is it, Jia Lin?

Seems like I can't get anything right

I take you for a movie, you leave it halfway

I offered you a ride, but you want to walk instead

How about dinner? No sir, you wanna go home

What's wrong?

I know I'm weird. Don't be bothered by me, okay

When are you going to see your brother?

I don't know

Shall we go tomorrow?

No

Okay, bye

BYE

Mr. Kei

Is the specimen ready?

Not yet

How soon can you finish it?

It'll take another week

Can you have it ready in 3 days?

Here's a note

Please send it together with this at this address

Du Jia Wen, right?

That's right

Here's the money. Thank you

You're welcome

Bye

Ah Cheung, we've got to speed up on this one

You've left the window open despite such rain!

Mom, what are you looking at?

Kei Yuan

Kei Yuan...

Ke Shin, who is Kei Yuan? Please tell me

Jia Lin...wake up

It's you? You're back!

Do you know what time it is now?

Jia Lin, you have to return home

As soon as you're back you ask me to leave!

You said I am not aware of the time

By the way, are you?

What are you doing here?

To see you

Well then, here I am

And when you're done looking, you should go

Put it on

What is it that you desire?

Am I no better than those dancing girls?

What exactly are you after?

Even If you want all that...

I'm willing to give it all to you

Jia Lin, I'm not worthy of you. You know that?

Don't say that

If you don't like me, say so

...but quit saying that

Jia Lin, you shouldn't love me

You're young & pretty. Must be someone more worthy

I don't want to hear this

Tell me the truth

Kei Yuan...You don't love me, is that right?

Jia Lin

I love you very much

But not in the romantic way

Know what I'm saying?

I feel for you as one would love a sister

I don't want to lie to you nor fool you

Please go back, alright?

Nothing you say makes sense to me

Are you telling the truth?

You want me to tell the truth?

You'd like to hear the truth, is it?

No

You are a smart girl

I have been deeply hurt once

and will never get involved again

But...

Go back

You are in love with someone

You're in love with someone else, is that correct?

Who? Is it her?

Don't ask

It's Tang Ke Shin?

Don't say that

Go back, and don't bother me again

I'm leaving now and will never bother you again

Jia Lin, please don't blame me

Kei Yuan

I really don't understand. What do you mean?

I don't want to get engaged tonight

It's just that I don't wish to get engaged tonight

Definitely not

Please go and stop them

Is it because it's not formal enough?

No...

What happened?

Shiang Yi, you're here at the right time

Father has arranged for us to get engaged tonight

...but she doesn't want to

God knows she's been saying strange things

Please talk to her

Ke Shin, what's the matter?

Nothing

I just don't want to get engaged tonight

Jia Wen, then tell your father

Maybe some other time, alright?

But...but Father is not here yet

I actually came to bid you all farewell

Tomorrow I leave for Southern Taiwan

I have been hired by a girls' school to teach there

What?

Only 6 months remain. Why not finish college first?

You know my financial situation

I'll save for my tuition fee and will finish it later

After all, a bachelor's degree...

You shouldn't say that, I object

You're all here, that's good

Dad asked me to come and settle the hospital bill

He's gone to the Yuan Shan Restaurant...

No, call Father and inform him that...

Ke Shin doesn't want to get engaged tonight

What? Ke Shin, you don't love my brother?

What if Ke Shin is in love with somebody else?

What are you going to do then?

You...what do you mean?

Nothing. It's painful...

to love and not be loved

Nonsense. You're lying!

Ask Ke Shin

Kei Yuan told me...

Jia Wen

Brother

Jia Lin

Why did I tell him all that?

Whyever did I have to say that?

Already discharged?

Get up

Jia Wen, what are you doing?

I owe you but now it's even

It can never be even

Kei Yuan

Ke Shin

Don't move, let me take you to a doctor

What are you doing here?

I...

Why the hell are you still here?

Don't bother me, go...go

Master

Master...what happened to you?

Master

Ke Shin, have you been to the Du household?

No

I ran into Hu Yue Wai the other day

He said that Jia Lin's been fooling around

...with boys all day;

And hasn't been with him for a long time

What about Jia Wen?

Who is it?

I'll open it

Uncle Du

It's been a long time. Thought I'd drop by

Do come in and have a seat please

Alright

No need to take off your shoes

The weather has been hot

It's quite cool over here though

Only when the windows are open. Please sit

How's Jia Wen?

Doesn't go to bank, nor meet anyone

Just at home all day

How's Jia Lin?

How about yourself?

High blood pressure

Both the kids make me worry

The children have grown and have their own opinion

We've tried not to get involved

Is Ke Shin at home?

Yes, with some friends

Uncle Du

Ke Shin

You've lost weight?

Preparing for exams

Ke Shin dear, why did you have to do that?

You and Jia Wen

Is there really no hope?

I wish all the best for Jia Wen

I pray that he'll find a better wife

I...I am really so sorry

You know I'm afraid of breaking his heart

I suffer no less than he does

Then...why are you doing this?

I...I can marry him

...if you really want me to;

But what's the point?

You...haven't you loved Jia Wen all this time?

Yes, like a sister loving her elder brother

or a sister's love for her younger brother

One simply can't marry own brother, right?

If .. If it isn't him then...

Is it Kei Yuan? You are going to marry him?

He doesn't want me either. Don't know where he is!

Uncle Du, I'm so sorry

Let's talk about it again some other time

Maybe things will change

Alright

I'll take your leave

Have you seen her before?

Yes

Oh, Ms Cheng!

Uncle Du

Have a seat please...

Get some tea

Having exams all this time

Exams are over, so I'm here to see Jia Wen & Jia Lin

They are here, I'll ask them to come down

But Jia Wen...

Then can I go upstairs?

That's even better

Let me bring you

I'm so sorry

that you had to come in such hot weather

This is the room

Jia Wen

Who is it?

It's me. Someone's here to see you

Have a nice talk together

I'll ask the maid to bring you lemon water

It's so hot

Please don't bother, Uncle Du

Are you looking for this?

Right...

Sit, please sit

Brother

Jia Lin

Shiang Yi

Jia Lin

What brings you here?

To meet you all

Well, still surviving

I'm sorry, I'm going to a movie with someone

I've to go, goodbye

Have you been to a movie lately?

No

You've resigned?

No, just taking a long leave

Then...you are recuperating?

The wound has long been healed

Some wounds will heal with rest

but some will heal only if you forget

Forget?

Right. You've to forget

Don't just stay at home

Go out for a movie, or stroll in the park

I've finished my exams today

Would you like to go for a movie?

Are you interested?

If Jia Wen is prepared to make it up with you

...will you marry him?

Marriage is a lifelong commitment

I can't lie to him, and I can't fool myself either

Whether Kei Yuan and I would ever meet again

...I'll not consider marrying Jia Wen

Then I must tell you something

What is it?

I'm going to marry Jia Wen

I'm speechless with joy

For you, for Jia Wen, and for myself

Do you love him?

I've been in love with him for very long

He was your fiance then

So I buried my love deep within my heart

I didn't realise that

But...Ke Shin

He hasn't forgotten about you

You are the one he loves

This is going to be my sorrow forever

Today for example, he knew it's my graduation day

But he chose not to attend

...for fear that he'd see you

Shiang Yi, what can I say?

Since he proposed to you

...he must love you

He doesn't love me, he just needs me

I'm not the one he loves

For him I'm just like a piece of wood

He's like a drowning person;

One who needs a piece of log to keep him afloat

And I...I serve that purpose

Shiang Yi, that's too risky

I don't want you to sacrifice yourself

No, I love him and I'm willing to take this risk

Mom

Shiang Yi

Jia Lin

I couldn't help hearing what you just said

It's hard on you

Brother asked me to give you this gift

He...he couldn't come however

I understand

Okay, I've to go

Jia Lin hates me no end

Auntie

Shiang Yi, I know it. Congratulations

Thank you

We used to feel that we owe it to Jia Wen

...but this news comes as such a relief

When is the wedding?

I don't know yet

Hope you wouldn't mind if I don't invite you

It'd be bad letting Jia Wen see you again

Promise me?

Come

No matter what

I can't afford to lose you as my friend

We will get in touch still

Have to go in now

Mom

Roads, Roads, Roads

We build roads

Hard work we fear not

Our days

...are tough

For a bright future

...we build our roads

We build our roads

Rough roads make us hardy men

Men build a long long road

We build roads

We fear no adversity

We fear no danger

We fear no danger

For freedom...

we build our roads

We build our road

Rough roads make us hardy men

Men build a long long road

We hammer our way through adversities

...and cut through hurdles

We care not for rewards

We bear the pain...

all because of the road

The road to freedom

...and enlightenment

We build roads

We forsake our families

And sacrifice much

...all because of the road

So the coming generations

...will walk on the road

The road to freedom

...and enlightenment

Men build a long long road

Kei Yuan...

Someone's looking for you

How did you get here?

On foot

When are you going back?

Go back

Do you still remember I hit you?

I begged your pardon; you said you'd understand

My request was genuine

Your understanding is fake

Thanks for the red leaf you gave me

...and for the long long dream

Goodbye

Ke Shin...

Ke Shin...

Don't go

Kei Yuan, I'm thirsty

Come with me

What did you say to Jia Wen?

I've not seen him all this time

He'll be a father next month

Last summer he married Shiang Yi

and leading a happy life

Shiang Yi is a good wife

Their baby is due soon

How about you?

See for yourself

Ke Shin...

Ke Shin...

Shall I put the boat here?

Anywhere

As long as we can see it

What are you doing?

I've to write an important letter

which has to be sent out early tomorrow

To whom?

Shiang Yi

Where are you going?

I'm going to see your mother

What's she busy with?

She's been busy all day, and should have some rest

You are more filial than I am

I've never cared about what time Mom goes to bed

Thank you

Lost my mom ever since I was little

I've at last found one;

how can I not care about her!

Auntie

Come, sit over here

Ke Shin, what are you doing?

I'm writing a letter

Kei Yuan, I'm handing Ke Shin over to you

Thank you, Mom

I promise I'll always make her happy

Then I'll go to bed now

See you tomorrow

Jia Lin

Not yet asleep?

See if this is fun?

Yes

Brother's not back yet?

No

Then I'll chat with you for a while

Alright

I've something to tell you

Want something to eat?

No, are you alright?

Yes

Really?

Yes

Someone said brother has indulged in gambling

I know, he told me

You didn't stop him?

I did, but...

Then why did he tell you?

He asked for money

Saying it's for business, he wants me to ask father

Him?

Father gave it to him?

How many times?

You know that...

Father has never declined my requests

Just like you've never declined

...brother's request

Father owes you

You owe brother

Do you feel that...

our family is changing for worse?

I know, I am a sinner too

and have no right to criticise others

But you can't indulge brother

It's getting worse and worse

He's going to be a father soon

I've spoken to him about it

But once he apologized...

I had nothing more to say

Apologizing without changing

Then it's better simply not apologizing...like me

Is Dad awake?

Father is going downstairs

You can go up later

I want to ask you something

Come with me

This afternoon, I met Director Li

He told me that...

every afternoon you're never in the office

How do you explain this?

He also told me

You've lost your temper in the office

...and fought with a colleague

I know it all. You indulge in gambling

Since your mother died, I've been spoiling you

...and haven't properly disciplined you

Shiang Yi is a good wife

that's why you are getting worst

I've retired and am not in good health

Ours is just a middle class family;

How can we afford your gambling?

Let me tell you, my pension is small

Your sister has to be married & the family needs money

We have to be thrifty to live on

Do you understand?

You are going to be a father soon

Once the child is born, the expenses will be bigger

Have you ever thought about all this?

I won't gamble anymore, but...

But what?

There's a debt I owe which has to be settled

How much?

200,000 dollars

200,000 dollars?!

Father, are you going to pay his debts?

This is between me and Father, you keep out

Why won't I interfere?

It's Father's money after all

I too need money to study music abroad

You are not worthy of it

Are you from the Du family?

Go ask your mom

Bastard, what did I do to deserve all this?

Jia Wen

You gambler

Why did you mention my mom?

Don't you know?

Dad didn't love your mom so he married my mom

My mom didn't love your father that's why she left

Mom, why on earth did you keep me here?

Jia Wen, if you have anything in mind...

we'll talk about it tomorrow, alright?

You should go to bed too

I...I badly need $200,000

You know I don't have that kind of money

We can mortgage the house

Whoever gave you this awful idea?

I know...

I know the house deed is inside this safe box

Shiang Yi, you go and steal the key

No, never

You...you've become like a demon

Shiang Yi

I'll think of some other ways

You all are forcing me out of this family, I'm leaving

Jia Wen, don't go

Please let's talk this over

We'll find some way to settle the debt

It's my fault

It's all my fault

I've failed to keep you at home...

and forced you into this bad habit

Presently, for the sake of our child

I believe that you will change

I'll go and request Father and Jia Lin tomorrow

but...just don't go

Shiang Yi, I owe you an apology

Forgive me...

Ke Shin

We should separate here

I'll go meet my former landlord and neighbours

I'll come back for lunch

I'll post the letter, buy something and will be back

Shiang Yi

Ke Shin

Is that for me?

Now I can peel off the stamp

How are you?

Alright

Where have you been these days?

I tried looking you up at your home

I've written it all in the letter

Shiang Yi, have you got some time?

Let's find a place and talk

Open the letter

I'll read, you listen

Shiang Yi

I am here

My best wishes to you for being a mother

Please also wish me for being a wife already

Congratulations. Is it Kei Yuan?

We have been such good friends

But I couldn't attend your wedding

...& you didn't attend mine either

How ironic this is!

You have promised me however

...that our friendship will never change

We will forever be in touch

I didn't tell you of my wedding;

But on my wedding day...

I thought of you all the same

Thank you

How are you?

Thank you

How are you? And how is he?

Me and Kei Yuan are concerned about you

Come and tell us how you've been

Hope that you are as happy as we are

What happened?

Ke Shin, you are always so passionate

...and touch people's heart

I look forward to when our two families can meet

...and get along harmoniously

for the rest of our lives

Now, I only have one request

Tell me

The day when you no longer reject me and Kei Yuan...

When that day comes

...I will be so relieved

But you are happy, aren't you?

Here's wishing you all the very best

...and for myself, too

Like fragrant petals, mail to me countless best wishes

Shiang Yi, tell me

how happy are you?

It's hard to express in words

In fact, so happy that you can hardly imagine

Right, when is your baby due?

This month

Too bad we only have 3 days' leave

We are leaving tomorrow afternoon

It would be so nice if I could see your child

I've to go now

What's the hurry?

Uncle Du is not feeling well

I've to go and get him something he likes to eat

Uncle Du is indeed blessed

Hey, before I leave...

can we meet one more time?

Tomorrow, same time and same place?

Could you promise me?

Have a seat, Old Master is coming down

Mistress, give it to me

You are...

They are here for the money

My name is Chiu

Are you Du Jia Wen's wife?

Yes I am. What's the matter?

If we could sit and discuss

Sure, please take a seat

We are actually here for the debt

It's a total of $178,260

He owes you money, why don't you ask him for it

He lives here, right?

Yes

Then we are here to look for him, correct?

He's not here, please go

We'll wait for him here, if that's okay?

No

If you don't go, I'll call the police

To Mr. Chiu Tai Shan

For a loan of $150,000

Charging interest at $3,271 per month

From this day on the loan will be settled in 6 months

It's a total of $178,260

Any unsettled debt will be subject to legal penalty

Du Jia Wen

Father

What are we going to do?

Wait till he comes back, let him pay

Let them sue him, send him to jail

It's not the problem of being sued, it's Jia Wen...

Never mind him

Let him die to live again

How much money has he lost in gambling?

Excluding your jewels, it's over $100,000 in cash

Shiang Yi, you still have to live on

Father

You all, please be seated

Come and look

We only have that little money

How can I sign it away?

Father

This is a letter from Ke Shin

I met her today

She has married Kei Yuan

She asked me if we are happy

I said yes

Father, if Jia Wen is being sued...

then I would have deceived Ke Shin

Ke Shin? So what's the big deal?

If she hadn't deceived my brother

...he wouldn't have become like this

Our family wouldn't be like this

Let her know

She is the one to be blamed

Let her know

Jia Lin, how can you blame Ke Shin

...for your brother's misdeed?

It's all my fault

I beg you and Father

to give me one more chance

Will the heavens never have mercy on me?

Shiang Yi

Thank you, Father

Jia Lin, you once said that...

it's painful to love and not be loved

Had you married Kei Yuan, you would suffer

If Jia Wen married Ke Shin, Jia Wen would suffer

It's lucky that both of you haven't suffered

I'm the only unlucky one

It's because I married Jia Wen

Madam, the cab is here

I'll help you

No, I can't walk even a step

Shiang Yi...

Come, I'll help you walk slowly

Shiang Yi

Ke Shin

Don't be afraid

I'm dying

Ah Ju, nobody's here?

They've all gone out

Where's Master?

Miss has gone to look for him

Ke Shin, will I die?

No, I'll take you to the hospital

Uncle Du

Shiang Yi...

Don't worry

but the child hasn't been born yet

Thank you

Where's Jia Wen?

Can't find him...guess he's busy

Uncle Du

Doesn't he know that the baby is due this month?

Who is Ms. Tang...

I am

Mrs. Du has asked for you

Is the baby born yet?

Yes, it's a girl

Congratulations, Uncle Du

Shiang Yi

Thank you, Ke Shin

Have some rest, I'll be leaving soon

Ke Shin, who's outside?

It's Uncle Du

Where's Jia Wen?

Uncle Du said they can't find him

Here, Shiang Yi. Have a look at your little girl

Ke Shin, the first thing she tasted

...are her mother's tears

What happened?

No, let me show her to her grandfather

Please, just one minute

Uncle Du

See what a bundle of joy she is!

Jia Wen, you are a father now

My best wishes

Go and see Shiang Yi

Uncle Du

Ke Shin, Uncle Du is now a grandfather

Uncle Du, are you happy?

Very happy...indeed

I have to go

I wouldn't be able to say goodbye to them

Alright. Thank you, dear

Goodbye, Uncle Du

Goodbye

Are you still thinking about them?

How come they...

No, Jia Wen

Jia Wen, it would take your father's life

Let me go

I'll take this as my capital

I have inspiration

I know that tonight...

I'll win back all I have ever lost

You don't believe me?

Wait for me at home

Jia Wen, how come you never understand?

Gambling can only make you lose

Can't you say something nice?

You ill-fated woman, let me go

Alright

I've been hoping that you'll change

I believed you to be good-natured

I convince myself over and over

...to encourage you, to help you

I never thought that...

you are such a cold-blooded person

I'm not going to tolerate

...nor spoil you anymore

Go if you must, but please leave the deed behind

Who are you to stop me?

Why won't she stop you? She's your wife

Wife?

Let her think about this

How could she be my wife...

if it wasn't because of Ke Shin?

Father, now do you understand?

I never loved her

It's Tang Ke Shin I love

I gamble just to escape from her

She's responsible for everything

Nonsense

Why marry if you didn't love her?

Haven't you made her suffer enough?

Shiang Yi, let him go

...as far as he can

I don't want to see him again

Since he's so heartless

why should you spoil him?

For you, for the child, for us

...let him go. Get out

Father, he's got with him...

The house-deed!

Father, please don't come near

Don't you dare!

Father

Give it back to me

Give it back to me...

Shiang Yi

Father, what are we going to do?

Shiang Yi

Shiang Yi...

Somebody, please help

Shiang Yi...

Ah Ju...

What's the matter?

Quick, call an ambulance

What happened?

Father...

Father...

Are you Ms. Du?

Did your sister-in-law commit suicide?

What's her name?

The one who fainted, is he your father?

What's his name?

Where does your brother work?

Where is he now?

Why did your father faint?

Why did your sister-in-law commit suicide?

Did your mother die early?

Ms. Du, where are you from?

I am sorry...excuse me

Captain, I want to look for my brother

Do you know where he is?

He's in...a place where he's gambling

I don't know where he is

Right, let's make an announcement on the radio

Come on

Emergency announcement from the Taipei Police

An accident has occurred in Du Jia Wen's family

His father has had a stroke

His wife Cheng Shiang Yi committed suicide

Requesting anyone

who knows the whereabouts of Du Jia Wen

Please inform him

or the nearby police station

His sister Du Jia Lin...

will be saying something to Du Jia Wen

Brother, I am Jia Lin

Your wife committed suicide, Dad has had a stroke

...and is now admitted in Taiwan Hospital

Brother, Tao Jia Wen...hurry...

Hey wait, settle the debt first

Please let me go

Come back for the debt, okay

Shiang Yi...

Shiang Yi...Look at me

You can't leave me like that

Please...talk to me...

Miss Du, your father has passed away

Father

Father...

Shiang Yi, why did you have to die?

Get the chips for Mr. Du

I'm not gambling

Well...then settle the debt

It comes to a total of...

Give me back my deed

Did you bring the money?

No

Then leave the deed. We'll settle the difference

No way

What does that mean?

It has to be so

Quick, let's go...

Freeze, don't anyone move...

Kei Yuan...

Look

What?

Jia Wen, Shiang Yi, Uncle Du

I don't believe this

Let's go and see Jia Lin

Alright, pack up. I'll apply for leave, hurry

Uncle Du is getting old

Since Jia Wen doesn't love me

...he certainly wouldn't love my child, too

Jia Lin is working very hard for her future

Ke Shin

Go on

Ke Shin, you've been treating me so well

After my death I hope you can take care of my child

I'll forever pray for you

Please treat my child as if she were your own

Farewell, Ke Shin

I've been a loser all my life

My child is only what I have ever reaped

Pity her, love her

If you agree, Jia Wen will definitely not object to it

I am so confused, can't express it in words

Shiang Yi

Ke Shin, Kei Yuan, thanks for coming to see me

All of a sudden, only two of us remain in the family

This is the letter from Shiang Yi

It's been a mess here and I forgot to mail it

I've gone through it, you have a look

Ah Ju, what's her name?

Jin Jin

Who chose the name?

Old Master

Jia Lin, don't cry

We'll take good care of Jin Jin

Thank you

Yue Wai, please come along to make the arrangements

What arrangements?

Yue Wai advised me to study music in the Philippines

For the sake of Jin Jin, I had to think it over

But now, I don't have to

Kei Yuan, Ke Shin...I'm so grateful to you both

Do write to me for whatever you need

Everything's here, all we need is news from you

I'm sure I'll feel very lonely

Jia Lin, that won't be so

Friends are everywhere

You're so affectionate, you'll have friends

Jia Lin, I've settled everything

The first mate is a good friend

He asked me to see you before launch

Thanks. I've got a word for you though

Jia Lin, say it

Please don't wait for me

I know. Write to me more often

Kei Yuan!

Kei Yuan is here

He said he'd come to say goodbye

I knew he will be here

He's serving 2 purposes; he's to take you home, right

Stop always cracking jokes

Come along with us, the work there is so pulsating

Sure, I must come

Here, this is for good luck

You like boats, don't you?

Very much so

May I ask why?

I feel...the boats are so beautiful

So gracefully slender and delicate

Just beautiful? Any unusual perception?

Yes, they're like...

Life is like a boat

Sailing in the ocean, it...

What about it?

Answer me; close your eyes and think

What about it, Jia Lin?

It sails towards a direction

Sails to where you want to go

That's right

You've got it

I've already set up a compass in there

Goodbye

Goodbye

Ke Shin, we need to get off

Goodbye, Jia Lin

See you

Goodbye!