Original subtitles

Fang Fang!

What is it, Fu Ken?

You sent for me, didn't you?

Ask yourself!

Come in!

Your folks are still home, I'm afraid!

Ah Fang! Ah Fang!

Yes, mother!

Wash these dresses for me!

Wash these dresses for me!

And tidy up the room!

Understand?

Yes, mother!

Won't you ever stop drinking!

I'm going too, Jui Fang!

Grandpa! Come back early and don't get drunk!

Fang Fang!

What is it, tell me!

You said

you'd take me fishing!

What for? You can't see!

I know

But I can walk on the beach

Feel the sand and listen to the waves!

Good idea!

That's no fun!

Waves aren't music!

Why not stay home

and be quiet?

Learn to crochet after your chores!

I can crochet on the beach!

No, no, it won't work

Your mother'll beat you if she knows

She may give me a hard time, too!

Don't worry so much

Just get me home before her

Just get me home before her

Really there's nothing on the beach!

Why not forget it?

So you won't keep your promise!

What promise?

You promised to take me there

And now you won't!

You win!

But, let's get it straight

Don't blame me if your mother finds out!

Of course I won't!

Well, let's go then!

Wait!

The Price Of Love

We'll play right here!

The sea is right ahead, that's far enough!

Here's a rock you can sit on!

I'll go fishing, wait here!

I'll take you home after,

understand?

Yes, you go ahead!

I won't run away!

As I watch the surging tide

Worries spring up again

Who cares that I am pure and good

Appearance alone is what counts

I never cease praying

But nothing can change my fate

I wander along the road of life

Quietly I wait for a better day

I won't accept pity

Who, who cares to hear my crying heart?

I hate ridicule

I need genuine friendship

Waves, why does my heart seem to pound?

Who wants to share my feelings each day?

Come in, please!

Wu Sheng!

What wind blows you here?

Sit down! Not wind but air! Air?

I had a flat tire!

Tsu Ying's got no spare in his car

So we were stranded

We're hungry, isn't that enough?

Calm down, Kitty!

Food is no problem here!

Relax then!

I'd like to ask you something

When are you getting married?

Ask Tsu Ying!

Why should I marry a starving ghost!

Devil!

Make yourselves at home, Lily

I'll make a check

in the kitchen

Let me introduce my friend

Miss Lily!

Miss Lily!

This is Lin Wu-Sheng, Tsu-Ying's cousin!

I'm sorry to cause you so much trouble!

Just make yourself at home!

What ready-to-serve stuff

do you have?

What about some fruit? Good enough!

Let me get some

Does he live here alone?

Yes, his father is some kind of tycoon

He can certainly afford it!

Is he going to school?

He went to college with Tsu Ying

But he moved here after a few months

He's quit school!

Why?

Tsu-Ying says he's got a complex!

He tries to hide his deformity

Lily, let me be your match-maker

Won't you marry him?

Don't be silly!

Never mind his appearance

He's got a kind-heart

It's out of the question! It's his looks

I wouldn't want to be his friend

Much less marry him!

Even if he were the

only man in the world!

Help! Help!

Help! Help!

Help! Help!

Help! Help!

What happened?

Something crawled into

my dress!

Look, it's just a tiny crab!

Can't you see?

I'm blind!

Let me give you a hand!

Thanks

Are you fishing too, Mister?

No, I'm just taking a stroll!

Thank you, sir!

Don't mention it. I must go now! Thanks again!

Fu Ken! Fu Ken?

Still want to go there?

Have you forgotten our appointment?

Well, we'll go!

What are you doing here?

Did I meet you yesterday?

Yes, your hearing's very sensitive!

Thank you

Are you...

I'm looking for my heart!

What?

I lost a heart-shaped locket!

Sit down, I'll find it for you!

Never mind, it isn't important!

May I know your name, Mister?

My name's Lin Wu-Sheng! And yours?

Chuang Jui-fang!

Who's that boy, your younger brother?

No, he's my neighbor, Fu Ken!

Do you live here?

How do you know?

I heard someone play a guitar and singing

The voice was like yours!

Yes, I live here

Just over there!

Oh, I'm sorry!

Don't feel bad, Miss Chuang!

I'll tell you a secret,

I'm a very ugly man!

You're making fun of me!

No, honest!

If you'd like, I can be your friend!

That's a lovely idea!

Would you like to visit my place?

What time is it?

A little after five o'clock!

No, Fu Ken will soon take me home

I'll go next time

Good. Sit down while you're waiting

Thanks!

Sit down

He's coming!

We must get back then! Sure

Fang Fang!

How many did you catch?

I caught a big one!

Won't you treat me to a fish dinner?

Sorry, it's gone! It got off the hook!

You're lying!

Well, let's get back!

Where is your handbag?

It's over the rock

Good-bye!

Who were you talking to?

I talked to the rock!

You're lying too!

How much longer must we wait?

Just a little while longer!

She can't be far from home!

Help yourself to some food!

Goodness, your mother's back!

Take me in, hurry up!

Go right in!

Ah Fang!

Mother!

Wait!

How does she look?

You may go in!

Is she all right?

Yes,

but what a pity she's blind!

Well...

Let me think it over!

When can I expect to hear from you?

In a couple of days!

Good, good! I've got to go!

See you then!

Ah Fang!

Yes, mother!

Where have you been?

I, I...

Just tell me where!

I...I went to take a walk on the beach!

So you've learned to be lazy!

I've finished my work

Why couldn't I take a walk?

If you argue with me again

You'll be sorry!

Stop it!

What do you think you're doing!

Stop scolding and

beating her at will!

She's getting lazy

Why can't I discipline her?

There's nothing wrong with taking a walk!

You're making a fuss!

What if a thief broke into the house?

What could a thief steal from us?

What could a thief steal from us?

Of course you couldn't care less!

All you do is get drunk anyway

You'd all starve without me!

You'd all starve without me!

Grandpa has spoiled you

What you need is more beating!

Girlie!

Grandpa!

You're to blame too!

Why can't you stay home?

There's no one to talk to!

Be nice, and stay home!

Why look for trouble!

Grandpa!

I'm like a tiny flower on the seashore

I strike my root in the sand

I can't stand the scorching sun

I fear rain and wind

I bow my head and in silence I wait

I'm waiting for the coming of night

But providence let me to you

Providence found me a warm home

Oh little girl, little girl

You helped me break through my isolation

Oh little girl, little girl

You've made love bud in my heart

If I can just see the sunset glow

I don't mind to suffer for love!

Amah!

Yes, young master!

Fix some tea, I'm expecting a guest!

Yes, I'll take care of it

You know something?

The young master seems much happier!

I got the same feeling!

He just told me to

make tea for a guest!

Who?

That's far enough!

One more step and you'll hit the rock!

Why have you come back, Mr. Lin?

I'm taking you to my home!

How? Coming, coming!

Go open the door, I'll have tea ready!

Yes!

Turn!

Here's an iron-grilled door

Here are steps!

Be careful!

Sit down!

Mr. Lin!

Why are your chairs and floor so soft?

Chair's cushioned,

the floor has a carpet!

Why do you cover the floor with carpet?

Because that's what carpets are for!

The tea is ready, Master!

May I serve tea now?

Good! This is Miss Chuang!

Miss Chuang! Miss Chuang!

Mr. Lin!

Your home must be very large

Just call me Wu Sheng!

Just call me Wu Sheng!

How can I do that?

Why not, I'll call you Jui Fang!

I...How can I consider myself your equal?

I insist you do!

Why?

Let me tell you a story!

I met an old monk

when I was a boy

He sized me up for a while

And then he spoke to my father about me

He thought I couldn't live long

Father asked him

Is there a way to save the child?

He said there was… How?

They wrote down my name on paper strips

And pasted them up in the street

Why?

The idea was to let 10,000 people read my name

So I could go on living!

Now I understand!

That's why you have to use my name

Or I won't be able to live!

I'll call you Wu Sheng then! Wu Sheng!

Wu Sheng!

The tea is ready, Master!

Have some tea!

Thanks!

Who else is in your family?

I only have grandpa and mother!

Grandpa is a jobber in a wood factory

But he spends his wages on drink!

Mother works in an apartment house

She gambles a lot, but she's a bad sport

If she loses, she gives me a hard time!

How could she do that?

She...she isn't my real mother!

Let's talk about something else! Have some tea!

Thank you, Mr. Lin!

Oh no, Wu Sheng,

I mean! Am I ugly?

What makes you think you're ugly?

Because my mother always scolds me!

I must be very ugly

Or why don't people like me?

You are wrong! You are very beautiful!

Don't move, let me give you glasses!

Wu Sheng, please!

Now you're more beautiful!

Are you fooling me?

How could I!

Won't you have something over there?

Thanks! Come!

Sit on the floor!

Have a piece of cake!

What's wrong?

Your nose picked up some cream!

Don't move!

Let me wipe your nose!

Wu Sheng!

Yes, Jui Fang!

You know this song?

Yes, do you like singing?

I don't sing, but I enjoy listening!

Hold this radio, please!

So small? It's cute!

It's yours if you like!

No, mother will scold me!

Use it as long as you want!

Use it as long as you want!

Thank you!

How can I find you in the future?

Don't find me!

I go to the beach very often

Find me there!

I'll give you my phone number

Just ring me up

if you want me!

The tea is getting cold!

Grandpa!

Ah Fang!

Where's the change from shopping?

I put it on the table!

I never can figure you out!

Why such expensive glasses at your age?

What did you say?

Why did you buy

such fancy glasses?

Who said they are mine?

Well...

Mother, mother! They aren't grandpa's!

They are...they are mine!

Where did you get them?

I...

Where did you get the money

to buy them?

I didn't buy them!

I...I picked them up on the beach!

Did you hear what she said?

I hope you won't jump to conclusions!

You picked them up? Who'd believe you?

You may ask Fu Ken about it!

I sure will!

You won't get away with it

if you lied!

Fu Ken! Fu Ken!

Fu Ken! Fu Ken!

Fu Ken! Fu Ken!

He isn't home, what's up?

Nothing, thanks!

Is this girl blind?

Quiet, quiet!

What's the matter?

I'm blind, I can't see!

Why did you come here alone?

I...I...

Where do you live?

I live at Ta Hao Village!

Let me take you home then! It's all over!

I'll take her home!

Don't mention it!

Don't let her out alone, please!

Understand?

Thanks, won't you have some tea?

No, thanks. Let's go!

Good-bye! Good-bye!

Ah Fang, you ought to be careful

Why did you go out alone?

It's dangerous!

I am sorry!

Please don't tell my mother!

No, I won't.

See you later!

Thanks, auntie!

Did you have a traffic accident?

You are to blame!

You promised to take me to the beach

I really wanted to

But I was scared of your mother!

May I ask you one more favor?

What?

Help me to make a phone call!

To whom?

Yes it is! Who do you want?

This is Lin Wu-Sheng speaking!

Are you Mr. Lin?

Hold the line, please! Hurry up!

Are you Wu-Sheng?

This is Jui Fang speaking!

I wanted to look you up today

But...

Why did you come out alone?

Did you get hurt?

Don't do it again,

it's too dangerous! What?...

I broke your glasses!

The radio was also damaged!

And...Jui Fang! Jui Fang!

Wu Sheng! Wu Sheng!…Fu Ken!

I can't hear him any more, what's wrong?

How do I know?

I hadn't finished yet!

That's enough!

What should I do?

Go home!

You'll be in trouble if your mother finds out!

Go!

Ah Fang! Ah Fang!

Where has she gone?

Is she out again?

She's not far, she'll be back soon!

Coffee, please! Hurry up!

Coming! Coming!

A cup of coffee, please!

Ah Fang!

Your mother's back!

Fu Ken, Fu Ken!

Where have you been?

I...

I won't beat you!

Go to your room!

Why don't you take her away?

Why don't you take her away?

I'll take her at night!

I'll take her at night!

I work at night,

and her grandpa is home!

I may as well take her now!

Would you pay me some money,

please?

A little more, please!

It's five hundred!

Thanks, I'll call her out!

Wait!

Take her to my sister-in-law's place

Sure, sure!

Ah Fang!

Mother, I'm getting food ready!

Never mind! I've bought a lot of things

Help me take them in! I've a poor hand!

What bad luck tonight!

I'm finished!

Turn on the light!

Coming!

It'll rain soon!

What's it got to do with you?

Brother! Brother!

See who's here?

Lao Szu's taking a girl with him!

You go to hell!

Mother!...

Go!

Mother!

The girl is delivered to you!

Won't you pay the balance?

Of course! What are you worrying about?

I'll get a car first!

I'll go with you!

Deal, deal!

Grandpa, grandpa!

Grandpa Chuang! Grandpa Chuang!...

Grandpa Chuang!...Let me go back! Let me go!

Let me go!

Tell her to keep quiet!

It's disgusting!

Grandpa!

I want to go home...

Shut up!

Who are you?

I'm your granny!

Why do you keep me here?

Let me go home!

You go to hell!

I'll kill you if you don't shut up!

Help! Help!

Grandpa Chuang!

Grandpa Chuang!

Grandpa! Grandpa!

Auntie Chuang and man took Fang Fang!

They locked her up in a stone house...

Grandpa, grandpa Chuang...

Grandpa, grandpa Chuang...

It's raining, close the door!

She's screaming again! Go and take a look!

Why are you screaming again?

I'll skin you if you don't stop!

Maybe she's frightened!

What's holding up Lao Szu!

It's raining too hard to drive fast

It's raining too hard to drive fast

Listen, it's Fu Ken!

Crawl out through this hole!

What a downpour!

Stop talking nonsense, get her away!

Where's the girl? I don't know!

She's gone!

Is this some kind of a trick?

No, believe me, she has no place to go!

Let's search her house!

She's here!

What, this isn't the girl!

Where is she?

What happened?

Don't cry, who sent you here?

Fu Ken took me here!

Where is he?

He's gone to find grandpa!

What happened?

Get some water ready, Amah!

Help her upstairs to take a bath!

Come, take a bath first!

Wu Sheng! I'm right here!

I can't go home, I have no place to go!

You may stay here if you like!

I'm afraid to get you involved!

Let's talk about it tomorrow!

Tsu-ying?

This is Wu Sheng!

I need your help!

Get some dresses from Kitty!

And send them here right away!

Don't ask questions,

thanks!

The hell with you!

How dare you strike me!

Let's go! Go!

You can't go!

What do you want?

You haven't paid up yet!

Tramp! Where is the girl?

Didn't I send her

to Lao San's place?

Damn it!

I tell you

You won't get away with it!

What's the matter? I want the money!

You go to hell!

I'll face you to the end of my guts

If you don't pay the full amount

I'll make a big fuss!

Tramp,

let me have the girl in 3 days!

If you repeat a word,

I'll break your neck! Let's go!

Grandpa Chuang...

Jui Fang! Wu Sheng!

I've told the amah to get you some food!

Eat something before turning in!

I can't sleep, I'm afraid!

Tell me what happened.

My mother's so cruel!

She tortured father to death

Now she tried to sell me to someone!

How did you find out?

Fu Ken told me the whole story!

They took me to a strange place

And they locked me up in a house

I'd be finished without Fu Ken!

Don't worry, I'll check it out in the morning!

We'll know what should be done then!

I've told Fu Ken your phone number

He'll phone me if something's up!

That's good!

I'm so grateful to you,

Wu Sheng!

Don't think too much!

You sit here, I'll get something for you!

Amah Chang!

Yes, Miss Chuang?

Please help me to bed!

Sit down! Thank you!

Miss Chuang!

I'll get you a snack!

Eat it in your room! Yes

Guess what I've got!

I can't!

It's my heart, how did you find it?

I found it on the beach, by chance!

So I brought it back!

Wu Sheng! I'm right here!

It's not a valuable thing

But it belongs to me

Do you want it?

Of course I do!

Jui Fang! Jui Fang!

Where is Miss Chuang?

She's in the garden!

I took here there!

Jui Fang!

Over here!

What are you doing here alone?

I'm listening to the waves!

You're very poetic!

Wu Sheng!

Are there many big rocks on the beach?

Yes

When the waves strike the rocks

When the waves strike the rocks

Don't they stir up lots of white foam?

They do, and they are most beautiful!

And then one wave beats upon another

There is no end to it, is there?

That's right!

The sea is blue, isn't it?

Yes

The sky is also blue, right?

Right! How did you learn all this, Jui Fang?

Many years ago.

I came here with father and mother

We came by boat

When I was playing near the bow

I remember both the sea and sky were blue

I looked far into the distance

A line linked the sea and the sky

I told father what I would like to do

I wanted to reach that line

There I could set my feet on the sea

And touch the sky with my hands.

Wouldn't that be wonderful!

Your imagination is beautiful!

But mother died soon after arriving here!

I fell ill several months later

And have been blind ever since

Don't think too much about the past!

We all have painful memories

You should think about the future...

The future?

I couldn't care less!

Don't be so depressed.

If you like, you may live here!

Wu Sheng, I got all things you ordered

I've brought them here!

Thank you, Kitty!

Won't you let Miss Chuang try them on?

Shall we go upstairs?

Sure!

Kitty, we'll be up right away!

Thanks for buying all the dresses!

I hope

Miss Chuang will like them!

I'm sorry to have troubled you so much!

You sent me the dresses late last night

And you've spent so much time today!

That's the least I could do!

I only hope they'll fit you!

Let me try them on upstairs! OK!

Take these dresses upstairs!

OK!

There's something I want to ask you!

What is it? Sit down!

Can someone who's been blind for 10 years

Regain their sight?

I'm a physician,

I don't know what to say!

Your eye specialist should know!

Your eye specialist should know!

I suggest

she has an examination first!

Doctor, what're the chances?

The X-ray looks good!

She can be operated on!

Good!

When would you like to do it?

I suggest she go into the hospital first

I need a more careful examination!

Doctor

In a couple of days?

Sure!

Jui Fang, how do you feel about it?

I leave it up to you,

Wu Sheng!

Well, let's have the operation, doctor!

Fine!

Oh, it's you!

It's me, uncle Liang!

Who are you looking for?

Fang Fang!

The young master took her to the doctor!

When will she be back?

I don't know, come in!

Thanks!

They're coming back!

Fang Fang!

It's you, Fu Ken!

Your dress is so lovely!

Is my mother looking for me?

She was beaten up, now she's disappeared!

Where is my grandpa?

He's ill, because he's worried to death!

Is he?

Let's go home, Fang Fang!

Go home...

Jui Fang, don't get nervous!

Tsu-Ying, go with Fu Ken and take a look!

That's a good idea!

Get in the car, little friend!

Fu Ken, Fu Ken!

Tell grandpa not to worry about me!

Thank you!

Be back soon!

Let's go in!

Are you Mr. Wu-Sheng?

Jui Fang, have some tea!

Thank you!

You've tried so hard to recover my sight

You worry so much about me

I really don't know how to thank you!

Please, there you go again!

I'm afraid to waste your money!

Money is not a problem!

Money is not a problem!

Wu Sheng!

If ever I can recover my sight

I...I'll never leave you!

Wu Sheng, you understand what I mean?

I understand! But...you and I…

You misunderstand me!

I wouldn't dare to expect so much!

Let's try to recover your sight first!

Let's talk about something else!

Tsu-ying's back!

Well, how is her grandpa?

Is my grandpa all right?

It's nothing serious

He's a bit nervous, that's all!

I told him you're here,

so now he's fine!

Thank you, Mr. Li!

She'll have the operation soon

You ought to let her have plenty of rest!

Thanks for reminding me!

Let me take you upstairs, Miss Chuang!

Now the steps!

Wu Sheng!

Yes? Is it about her grandpa?

No

Tell me, have you fallen in love with her?

Yes

If you have

Why try to recover her sight?

I don't get it!

I mean she's very beautiful!

If she ever recovers her sight

will she stay with you?

You're being too selfish!

I can't agree with you!

Come in!

Please!

I paid and signed the paper, here's the receipt!

Fine!

I'd like to ask you one more question

How long will her recovery take?

A week to ten days!

When will you do the operation?

Tomorrow!

Doctor! What's on your mind?

What's the chance of restoring her sight?

It's hard to say. Sit down!

Because she's been blind for so long

It's a 50-50 chance, I guess!

Jui Fang! Wu Sheng!

Smell it!

It's so fragrant, what is it?

Roses!

Roses? What's a rose like?

What color is it?

Don't worry, you'll see it soon!

Did the doctor say that?

Yes,

he's sure of your recovery!

Wu Sheng! Yes?

If ever I can see again

I hope to see you first!

Wu Sheng!

Why don't you say something?

That'll be fine! Take a rest

I have to see the doctor! Sure!

Pearl is hidden at the bottom of the sea

It glitters once upon the shore

Where will it go?

It says to the back alley!

Don't be sad oh girl in the alley

The pearl sticks to your side

The girl is happy to find this out

Cheerfully she starts making a new dress

Pearl is hidden at the bottom of the sea

It glitters once upon the shore

Where will it go?

It goes to the fishing village

Don't be sad oh girl in the fishing village

The pearl sticks to your side

The girl is happy to find this out

Cheerfully she starts mending the net

Little pearl has a kind heart

It no longer hidesat the bottom of the sea

The girl wants to see light

I keep busy for her sake!

Jui Fang!

Wu Sheng!

Wu Sheng!

Who is it? Come in! Tsu Ying! Kitty!

Your maid said

you were kind of depressed!

Is something bothering you?

Nothing!

You should he happy and cheerful!

Tsu-ying said Miss Chuang's lucky

There is a 95% chance of her seeing again!

Really?

Dr. Hsu told me!

He said she'd be released soon!

Wait a moment, please!

Jui Fang!

Wu Sheng! I'm glad you're here!

I was wondering what's holding you up!

Don't think too much!

You'll be able to see things soon!

Please don't talk too much with her!

I am sorry!

This is the ward! Thank you!

Come in! Come in!

Sit down, please!

Grandpa, where's Fang Fang?

She's gone to the operating room!

We'll wait for her here.

Sit down!

Can you see anything?

It seems...

I see many colors, but not very clear!

Can you see many colors?

Close your eyes!

What can you see now?

I can see now! I can see now!

I can see you all!

Doctor!

Lin Wu-Sheng!...Mr. Lin?

He's in your ward!

Take it easy!

You can see us, you certainly can see him!

Please, I want to see him!

As soon as possible, please!

All right!

Jui Fang! Fang Fang!

Grandpa!

Fang Fang, I am Fu Ken!

So you are!

Wu Sheng!

You...

I am Tsu Ying!

Where is he?

He's got something to do, so he left!

Will you take me to him right away?

Sure!

Wu Sheng!

Let's take a look upstairs!

Wu Sheng!

You can see now, Miss Chuang!

Where is the young master?

He...

What's the matter?

He...

Miss Chuang!

He asked me to give you this flower!

Where is he?

He said he left a message for you!

It's taped!

Please listen to the tape!

Where is the recorder? Downstairs!

Jui Fang, congratulations!

Today should be your happiest day!

But I couldn't help shedding tears!

Am I too happy or too sad?

I am confused!

Ever since you went to the hospital

I got more and more heavy-hearted

There is a fear gripping me!

And it gets worse and worse!

And only I can understand!

You said you'll never leave me

And you asked me to accept your heart

I was overwhelmed with joy

I was deeply moved!

But a second thought cropped up!

I felt like falling into an ice cellar!

Why did I feel so?

Again only I can understand!

I know you love me

Maybe because you've never seen me

I have told you what I am!

I said I'm the ugliest man!

I wasn't joking! I told you the truth!

Yes, I told you the truth!

Ever since I met you

I not only sympathize with you

I also detest the trick of Fate!

How could a girl like you suffer so much!

Why must you be blind?

Today I feel the joy of a victor

With this joy I'm leaving home and you!

I don't know where I'll be going!

I don't know where I should go!

But, wherever I am, Jui Fang

I'll never forget you!

I'll never forget you!

Good-bye!

I think you should go back to school!

I've asked Tsu-Ying and Kitty

to help you

They'll make arrangements for you!

Study hard!

I wish you all the happiness!

I wish you health and beauty forever!

Don't cry,

you've just recovered your sight!

I just can't understand!

Why must he leave me?

Amah Chang!

Yes, Miss Kitty!

When did the young master leave home?

He went to the airport

half an hour ago

Mr. Li, Miss Kitty!

Please take me to the airport!

I must find him!

Certainly!

We'll be reaching the airport soon!

I need your help!

Has a Mr. Lin Wu-Sheng

left yet?

Do you know the name of the airline?

We don't, that's why we need your help!

That'll be very complicated!

Please, it's urgent!

Wait a moment, please

What can we do, Miss Kitty?

Relax!

Mr. Lin Wu-Sheng, attention please!

Your friends are looking for you!

Please come to the Information counter!

Mr. Lin Wu-Sheng, attention please!

Mr. Lin Wu-Sheng, attention please!

Your friends are looking for you!

Please come to the Information counter!

Let's take a look outside. All right!