Original subtitles

Can you help me?

Help you?

Well?

Alright! I'll help you

What are you doing? Give it back!

Look what you've done!

I...

You idiot!

I...

You must pay for those eggs!

I...

You rascal!

You asked me to help you!

Not this kind of help!

What do you want?

I came to the city looking for my aunt

She went abroad! I have no place to stay!

I want you to find me a room

You have nowhere to go?

I have no time for jokes!

I'll take you to Uncle

Who's that?

He rents out a flat

I live there

Will he let me stay?

Are you related to her, Blockhead?

No! I don't know her!

She needs a place to stay

So I brought her here

Don't get yourself in trouble!

Con-artists are running around out there!

You know I'm broke

What can she possibly gain from me?

I only felt sorry for her

What are you talking about?

Can I stay or not?

Yes!

Hurry up!

Stop this chatter!

Alright!

What's your name?

Ah Jiao

Ah Jiao?

Yes!

I normally don't rent out to strangers

Right?

Yes...

If you don't mind living among men

I'll take you

Take me? You old bastard!

He means he'll take you in!

He should make himself clear!

Who does he think I am?

Don't lose your temper!

Alright! It's my fault!

Listen to me

I've been around the block

I have eaten more salt than you eat rice

I'm a seasoned fellow...

Yes...

On stage

I've experienced ups and downs

Off stage, I've seen all kinds of people

Let alone a girl like you...

You old devil!

Do you sell quack remedies?

You are so smart!

What I sell

can cure all kinds of diseases

How much rent can you pay?

I have no money, just 2 gold rings

What?

That's even better!

Stock prices are down but gold prices are up!

Gold is better!

I'll charge you $100 a month

$100! That's robbery!

Shut up!

You're staying for free because you're unemployed

She has gold rings

Alright...here!

I've been standing too long

Do you have a chair?

Yes!

Water?

Blockhead, get her some tea!

Sit down!

Falling petals shadow the moon

I tearfully offer wine

And incense at the altar

Hey rustic girl!

My name is Ah Jiao!

Ah Jiao!

Can you sing?

What's so strange about that?

That's what I do at home

I can sing better than most people

Really?

Then it's my lucky day!

I've come across a treasure!

What treasure?

I'll tell you later! Let me think it out!

Did you get me a late night snack?

It's for Ah Jiao!

She's all you care about now!

Ah Jiao, I brought you food!

Is it good?

You said you like it!

I like anything that's free!

Have some water!

Put it down! I have no hands...

Yes...

Where are you from?

That's none of your business

Yes!

How old are you?

Why should I tell you?

Are you throwing me a party?

What is it?

Water!

Do you have fried dough stick at home?

No! We only have sweet potatoes

I'll buy you more later

Shut up! I need to sleep!

What are you doing?

Getting into bed!

What? You're sleeping up there?

I used to sleep down here

Now that you're here, I'll sleep up there!

No!

You're taking advantage of me!

What can I do?

Get down!

Alright, let me take the lower bunk

No...

Why?

Because I'm a girl

I shouldn't be climbing up and down

What can I do?

I don't care! Get that old devil!

Uncle! Come quick!

What is it?

How can I sleep with him around?

You took my ring! Think of something!

Are you causing trouble, Blockhead?

No! She's causing trouble!

What? Me?

He climbed on top of me!

How can you do that?

You should behave!

I was only climbing into bed!

Into bed?

She's being unreasonable!

I'm unreasonable?

That's right!

You won't let me sleep on the upper bunk

And you won't let me take the lower bunk

What can I do?

You can't take either bunk!

This is tough!

I don't care! You fix it!

Me?

I'm not getting involved!

I'm like a stale dough stick

I don't have the energy

Energy? What do you mean?

Go figure! Goodnight!

Don't you dare touch me!

Why would I want to?

If I knew you're so unreasonable

I would never bring you here!

Bring my foot!

Go!

No!

Get going! Don't you run!

Hurry!

I'm not going!

I'll break your legs if you don't go to work!

Hey!

What are you doing?

Mind your own business, bitch!

Where are you taking her?

To work!

She won't work?

I'm not going!

Then you're at fault!

Most people can't find work

And you won't go to work?

I...

You deserve this!

She's stupid for not going to work

Can I go in her place?

You're willing to work?

Why not? I'm getting paid, right?

She's not bad!

If we take her to the boss

He'll be very pleased

What's it going to be?

Hurry up!

Alright! I'll take you to work!

Get away!

Move it!

Magnificent Inn

This way, Mr. Liu

Yes...

I told you what to say

Get inside the room

This way...

Alright!

What are you staring at?

You're A-class material

What's your name?

Ah Jiao

A-class material indeed!

What does that mean?

Honey...

I'll buy 12 hours

Hey! Stop that!

You're such a flirt!

Stop it!

Honey, don't be sassy!

Other than paying for your hours

I have other benefits for you!

Benefits my ass!

You're serious!

Serves you right for being shameless!

Help...

Help!

What is it?

She hit me!

How dare you!

He's shameless! What are you doing?

Come back, bitch!

Ah Jiao?

Come quick, Blockhead!

Run!

Run, Ah Jiao!

Run! Hurry!

Damn! Fix him!

How can you be so stupid?

How can you do something like that?

How am I supposed to know?

Even so

You should be more careful!

Blockhead

They beat you up?

Yes, I'm outnumbered

I can't fight them

Then don't try to save me!

You have no conscience!

You should thank him for saving you!

And not make derisive comments

What's conscience?

You...

No wonder people say country folks

are worse than city folks

You play people for fools

So what?

Falling petals shadow the moon

I tearfully offer wine

And incense at the altar

Closure order

I can't sleep here like a beggar!

Just put up with it for once

I'm a girl

I can't just sleep anywhere!

It's not my fault the Police seized my place

I don't care! You took my ring!

You've been here for over a month!

One gold ring for a month?

It weighed 10 grams

So? That's nothing!

How can that be?

Not so loud!

We'll be chased out again!

Uncle

You shouldn't swindle her

Shut up! You're always on her side!

How can a fool like him help me?

You have no conscience!

What do you mean?

You don't think so?

Forget it! Stop bickering!

I thought of a way to make a living

What is it?

I had proper theatrical training

I can act, sing and dance

You've been with a circus before

doing odd jobs

And know a thing or two about vaudeville

What about you?

She can sing

That's right!

With collective wisdom

we'll make it

Running into a fiend

was an unexpected disaster

Threatened by a knife

And beaten up

I have the perfect remedy

Just one pack

You'll be fine

Rheumatism or any bone diseases

Fractures, injuries and strains

One pack is enough

Drive away the summer heat

You'll feel much better

Fit enough to do anything

Moving to avoid disaster

The worst is unexpected disaster

Where can we stay?

How can we make a living?

I sell remedy for pain

And earn a living

You'll be fine

Best for sore waist and backaches

Let's stay here for now

What? On the street again?

We're just getting started. When we get money

we'll find a roof over our heads

Just put up with it for now

Put up my foot!

The bright moon is out

to accompany my singing

Don't laugh at me for being frivolous

I sing out loud about love

I sing to the moon

Let's sing together

Aiyo...

One can be poor but happy

The rich still have troubles

They still have their problems

There's no sun and no moon

Money creates more problems

Aiyo...

The poor live in run-down buildings

But they have friends around

The rich kill themselves if stock prices go down

They asked for troubles

Because they are fools

Aiyo...

Who's looking for me?

This is my boss Mr. Gao

Is that him?

Mr. Gao Zhi Ren

What is it?

We passed by the street

And heard your singing

Was I good?

If you were no good

I wouldn't come back for you

Really?

Please get in!

In this car?

Please

Please get in

He...

Don't worry! Mr. Gao is a nice man

Come on!

Alright!

I've never been inside such a beautiful car

Or else I would never get in

I know

Where are you taking me?

You'll soon find out

The night view is wonderful

Sit down!

Where?

Over here, Miss!

I'm no miss, my name is Ah Jiao

Ah Jiao

Why did you bring me here?

Don't get any wrong ideas

I've learnt my lesson

Do you have any food?

I'm hungry

What would you like?

Anything! Do you have fried dough stick?

What?

That's my favorite!

We don't have that

A place like this doesn't have fried dough stick?

What a shame!

Wait! Do you want to eat?

Yes!

We'll eat out later

But first, we must talk

What's there to talk about?

Alright! Speak up

You're pretty and you're a good singer

I want to make you a star

What does that mean?

What Mr. Gao means

is he wants to train you

I see

You wish to give me a job

But don't make me do

anything indecent

I won't let you do anything illegal

I want to boost your singing career

Singing?

You have a gift for singing

I'm not the only one who thinks so

My secretary Miss Su agrees with me

So what?

First, I'll take you to my nightclub

And show you around

Show my friends I have an eye for talent

Then I'll give you a make-over

You'll start a new life

A life that belongs to you

Because you're gifted

in your looks and singing

Ah...

I laugh when I think of my home

And its beautiful scenery

The river and the mountains

The cowhand on the slope

Sowing in spring

is a lot of hard work

Harvest of silk by the reeds

Harvest from the fields

Paddling down the river in summer

The girls singing in the country

The rice in the fields

The flowers are blooming

The exuberant grass in autumn

The birds are chirping

Yellow flowers against red leaves

The sun setting on the village

Falling snow covers the fields

People gather around the fire with drinks

Waiting for the new year

And the light spring breeze

Ah...ah...

Not bad!

She's good!

You have quite an eye for talent!

The girl has potential

She's unrefined

but quite gifted

Mr. Luo is here

Mr. Gao

Have a seat

What do you think of the girl?

Not bad!

Based on my experience, given the chance

she'll have a bright future

What do you say, darling?

My godson thinks she's quite good

By the way

Even the Master thinks she's gifted

You should have confidence

Besides, she's pretty

Where else can you find another one?

Give her a chance!

Very well!

I'll make her a star

Ah Jiao?

Uncle, Ah Jiao is back!

Ah Jiao!

Blockhead! Uncle!

Where have you been?

I've been singing at a nightclub

Nightclub?

Who took you there?

My godfather

Godfather?

Yes! I met him recently

He'll make me a star! I have a contract!

That's wonderful! Good for you!

Good for you, but not for me!

Why?

Why did you say that?

After you left

We have no singer

We're finished

Ah Jiao should make her own living too!

Sure! She's getting rich alright

That's why she dumped us!

My godfather is nice to me!

Who cares about him!

Forget it!

I have to go now!

Go ahead!

Ah Jiao!

It's not easy for her to come back

Why must you drive her away?

A

A

A, B

B

A, B

C

C

C

I don't want to die!

What do you mean?

This is bad! We have no income!

Uncle, why don't you

take up odd jobs like me?

What?

You can't fool people anymore!

Come with me!

You're so stupid!

How can I take odd jobs?

I make a living with this and this

I suppose...

If I had to stoop so low

It'll be too humiliating!

But one must be flexible

Let's look up Brother Fu

Brother Fu!

Uncle!

We know about your stand

so we came to see you

Haven't seen you for a while

What have you been doing?

Nothing!

We're finished!

After Ah Jiao left...

Stop talking about her

There's something

we'd like to discuss with you

What is it?

Can we set up shop here?

That's right!

Fu

Yes, Mrs. Wang?

I bought a new lock

Can you fix it for me now?

I'll be right there!

We'll talk when I get back

Watch my stand, I'll be right back!

Go!

Locksmith! Are you free?

Pick a lock for me!

Pick a lock?

Can you do it? Money is not an issue

as long as you'll do it

I'll pay double, even triple!

We...

Where?

Not far from here

Alright! I'll do it

Hurry!

Right!

Come with me!

Uncle!

We'll take the side job, silly

Where is it?

Right here!

A gate and a door?

I'll pay double

That's better!

We're the best in this neighborhood

Any lock is not a problem

We can pick any lock

And get through any door

Right!

Alright! Just hurry!

It's open!

Really?

Both of them!

You can go in!

OK, hurry!

Hurry!

$20 for each door

That'll be $40

Not so fast! Sit here and wait!

No thanks!

We have other jobs to do

We haven't made our fortune

how can I pay you?

What?

It won't be long!

Something's wrong

You don't live here?

If we lived here

we won't need you!

You're burglars!

Don't say that!

We're high school graduates!

Why is the door open?

It's strange!

I look out from the peak

at the magnificent view

In face of danger I'm indecisive

I'm trapped

Millionaires all over from the west & the east

come for sightseeing in Hong Kong

On a starry night

with glittering lights

Wearing gold is wishful thinking

Wearing diamonds and eating out

I'm happy if I'm rich

You'll realize it's like heaven

I look out from the peak and

it feels like heaven here where you can wander around

Millionaires all over from the west & the east

come for sightseeing in Hong Kong

On a starry night

With glittering lights

Wearing gold is wishful thinking

Wearing diamonds and eating out

I'm happy if I'm rich

You'll realize it's like heaven

I look out from the peak and

it feels like heaven here where you can wander around

I look out from the peak and

it feels like heaven here where you can wander around

I remember the past...

Uncle!

Aren't you at work?

You're home early!

Yes!

You got paid today

Lend me a few dollars

I don't have money

You worked as a porter

But I didn't finish the job

Why did you leave early?

I went to see Ah Jiao

What?

Yes!

Do you know

I saw her on TV

What's the big deal?

She's so pretty and she sings so well

She's rich now

I went to the TV station

Did you see her?

No! She was gone

So what if you saw her?

Why?

She's now rich and famous

You look dirty and shabby

She'll look down on you

Do you have a match, old man?

Yes!

Why don't you go home?

I can't

You...

I'm expelled from school

My parents ignore me and my boyfriend dumped me

I'm all alone

Oh

I'll take you in

Really?

Of course

If you're so kind

buy me some food

I'm starving

Alright! I can do that

and we can talk

Come on

After you finish eating

I'll take you home

I'll teach you some tricks

And you won't have to roam the streets

So much sorrow, so much troubles

So much tears

I'm all alone

Forget about the past

So much pain

So much love

Don't look back

Let bygones be bygones

There's always hope in despair

I should wake up

And work towards my goal

Your words are efficacious when we meet

Such beauty

Such charming eyes

Hitting the big times

Let bygones be bygones

There's always hope in despair

I should wake up

And work towards my goal

Your words are efficacious when we meet

Such beauty

Such charming eyes

Hitting the big times

Let bygones be bygones

Stop! I can't take this!

What's the matter?

I'm exhausted

You're smoking again?

I need them to keep me going

You can't do this, Shan Shan!

I can't afford 3 packs a day!

That's how I am! If I don't smoke

I'll pass out

I'll go if you can't support me

Hey...

I can go back on the street

No! Don't do that!

Shut up and let me finish this

Song album of Diana

What song is that? It's noisy!

Ah Jiao's song

I bought this

Ah Jiao?

Yes!

It's terrible!

I think it's nice!

It's giving me goose bumps

It's nice!

Stay here! I'll be right back

Has he gone mad?

He's acting weird

Yes!

Why is he listening to this song?

Trying to have some fun?

No! He doesn't do that in the day!

Only at night!

You think he's crazy?

Yes...

Uncle Mao, you drink with him

Go talk to him

Yes! Do it for us!

Please!

Come on...

What nonsense are you up to?

I'm listening to Ah Jiao's song

Who's Ah Jiao?

That's her!

I'll show you

Ah Jiao and I used to be close

What? That's Ah Jiao?

Yes!

He's babbling about Ah Jiao

That's nonsense! Listen...

That's the famous singer Diana

Not Ah Jiao! You're crazy!

That's Ah Jiao

Don't be like this

Good thing we know you're a fool

Or you'd be the laughing stock

But her name is Ah Jiao

You know her?

Don't lie to us

I'm telling you

There's no cure for unrequited love

Don't indulge yourself

Go to sleep

Look at you

But she really is...

Stop this nonsense!

I don't want to listen

Who said she's not Ah Jiao?

Shan Shan, they said she's not Ah Jiao

How would I know?

Uncle Mao, they think I'm lying

I'm upset

Why are you upset?

They refused to believe she's Ah Jiao

The woman is a socialite

Who'd believe you know her?

Don't be silly!

You don't believe me?

How can I?

Very well

Come with me! I'll prove it!

How can you prove it?

We'll go to the nightclub

Go to nightclub...

You'll see I'm not lying

That's too much trouble

I want to prove it

The fortuneteller may lie to you

But we'll find out soon enough

Alright! I'll go with you!

Zhu Zhang nightclub

Come...

Diana

See! That's Ah Jiao

Her name is not Ah Jiao

I'm not lying...come

What are you doing here?

I want to see Ah Jiao

Who's Ah Jiao?

That's her!

That's Diana, not Ah Jiao!

Let us in!

Not if you're dressed like that

Go away...

She's a friend of mine!

Friend? Wait over there

She'll come out when we close

I...

Go! Stop nagging!

This way...

What's the meaning of this?

Just wait here! I'm telling the truth

Are you leaving, Boss?

It's almost dawn!

Wait a bit longer, she'll be out soon

The door is unattended, let's go in

You again! What do you want?

I told you I want to see her

She just left

What?

If you know her

How could you not see her?

You're crazy!

Please!

Even if you're mad at me

You need not play this trick on me!

Uncle Mao!

It's late

You made an old man stand out here

That's too much!

I...

Where have you been?

I went to see Ah Jiao

Again? Did you see her?

I didn't even recognize her

She walked right past me!

By now

She won't know you anymore

People are snobbish

Understand?

Open the door...Open up!

Hurry! Open up!

There you are, Shan Shan!

Why did you run away from home?

Mom!

Did you bring her here?

Yes! What is it?

Come to the police station

Police station?

You're charged for harboring a juvenile

Let's go!

Move!

What?

So much sorrow, so much trouble

So many tears

I'm all alone

That crazy fellow

We must fix him good

Yes, teach him a lesson

So much pain

So much love

Don't look back

Let bygones be bygones

There's always hope in despair

I should wake up

And work towards my goal

Your words are efficacious when we meet

I'm looking for Ah Jiao

Who's Ah Jiao?

Her!

Miss Diana?

Yes! I want to see her

You know her?

Yes! We used to be good friends

I think you're lying

I'm not

I brought her fried dough stick

What? Fried dough stick?

That's her favorite!

What do you want?

Let me give this to her

Like this?

I can't do that!

But I can take this inside for you

Thank you!

Please tell her

it's from Blockhead

You do look stupid enough!

Ah Jiao...

He got me all dirty!

Beat him up!

Yes...

Trying to get fresh?

I'll kill you

That's enough! Let's play mahjong

You again? What do you want now?

I'm looking for Ah Jiao

If there's any vacancy at the mental hospital

I'll take you there myself!

Finished?

Where did this come from?

I don't know

Fu was in here earlier

Maybe he left it

Fu

Miss Diana

Who sent this?

A stupid looking fellow

Where is he now?

He's gone

Gone?

Miss Diana

He left after he was beaten up

He has been here several times

I thought he was crazy

Do you really know him?

Yes!

I'm so sorry!

If he comes again

Please let him in

I will

Uncle!

Keep working!

Uncle!

Hurry!

What are you doing here?

I'm bored at home

I don't know what to do

Why?

Ah Jiao is gone

You're in jail

I'm all alone

You should get a job

Why don't I...

join you in jail?

What?

It's hard to get a job

and there's no one to talk to at home

It's pathetic to be home alone

Are you crazy?

There's work and food here

And you have company

Why don't I take off my shirt

And mix in with the inmates

Then we'll be together

Have you gone mad?

They have records on the inmates

You can't get in!

Go home

Who says I can't go to jail?

Stop!

Robbery!

Stop! Come back!

Stop him!

Robber!

Robber!

Stop!

Come back!

My purse!

Don't hit me! Turn me in to the police

What?

I want to go to jail, please help me!

Damn!

I don't have time for this

Go!

Please! I want to go to jail

Have a heart!

You're crazy

You think taking you to the police

makes you look good?

It's such a hassle being a witness

You think this is fun?

Please!

Please don't go!

I have to talk to you

I'm not looking for Ah Jiao

Let go of me!

I must talk to you

Let me go!

Yes?

Ah Jiao...

Ah Jiao

Blockhead

You look so pretty!

How are you, Blockhead?

Fine...I bought you this

Hurry, Diana!

Where do you live now?

On the rooftop of No. 17 Black Cloth Street

You're still with Uncle?

Yes!

How is he?

He's in jail

Jail?

I just visited him

Who's Diana talking to?

I don't know

Hurry, Diana!

I'll be right there

Do you need money?

Money?

Do you need any?

No! I can manage

How can you talk to someone like him?

He's...

He's not fit to talk to you

I must go now, Blockhead! Bye!

Get in!

Bye!

Open the door!

Do you live here?

Yes!

You're being charged

Charged?

For occupying this house illegally

Why did you move here?

Speak up

Uncle brought me

Where is he now?

He's in jail

Then you alone will be charged

Me?

Yes

If you don't want any trouble

You must move out at once

At once?

Yes!

Hurry!

OK

Great!

You did a great job!

Yes!

He's a professional actor

He plays a cop in the movies

Do we have to pay you?

Alright...

Now he's gone, we'll have peace

Or else

he'll drive us crazy

Right?

Godfather

Thanks for the party

I'm a bit tipsy, I want to sleep now

Alright

Godfather

Darling, what do you think of me?

You've given me everything I have

Then you ought to repay me

Of course

Some day, when I have the chance

Not some day. Tonight

Tonight?

Now

Now?

On this bed!

No, Godfather!

Are you scared of me?

You can't do that!

Why?

You're married!

You mean your Godmother?

Don't worry, we do our own thing

She has godsons, I have goddaughters

We have an understanding

I've taken in many goddaughters

I groom them, lots of them

You're the newest

And also my favorite

I'm not that kind of girl

What kind are you?

I...

You're a stupid girl from the country

You're a rustic girl

You're nothing

You're trash

I found you in the dumpster

I picked you up

I trained you and made you famous

Let you climb up the social ladder

I turned you into Diana

the noble Diana

What's in it for me?

Because of your kindness

Kindness? What is that?

Everything you have done for me

is well planned out

You're so naive

Listen! In this world

everyone has their own agendas

Or should I say

No one invests in a losing business

That's why...

You're my objective

You're the return of my investment

Don't be so childish

Take off your clothes

Do it now!

Come on! Be a good girl...

Take them off...

No...

Leave me alone

You were never like this before

Don't be childish

Come to bed!

I've always respected you

It's time you pay me back

Come here...

I'll send you abroad

on a singing tour

You'll be richer and more famous

Don't you want that?

You don't want a life like that?

Or would you rather go back to the garbage dump

and be Ah Jiao again?

Tell me!

No...

His name is Blockhead

Does he live here?

Yes!

It's her!

Is she the famous singer?

I think so

I'm his friend

Does he live here?

Yes!

But he has moved

Where did he move to?

We don't know

So he has been telling the truth!

Yes!

We misjudged him!

What is it, Ah Jiao?

I want to say something

What is it?

2 people have helped me

Who?

You and my godfather

Now I understand

He's a scheming hypocrite

While you are sincere

That's why I came back

Ah Jiao is selling flowers

And expresses her feelings with them

Speaking gently

Planting seeds

With sincerity

Your heart is with your beloved

I'm tired of prosperity

Phoniness is unbearable

Such a shame

Frivolous sweet talking

I won't go back to that godfather's place anymore

Please buy a flower

Flowers can talk

Home grown flowers are better

The flowers a lover would appreciate

Beautiful home grown flowers

Like beautiful fairies

Be sincere

And speak up

Ah Jiao! Blockhead!

Uncle!

Uncle!

We're together again!