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Liu Xian!

Xian...

It's an allergy.

Have you been eating peanuts?

I'm allergic to peanuts, and so are you. It's hereditary.

One or two injections and you'll be fine.

Why we keep peanut butter... Stop it.

Go back to sleep.

For you...

- Luo Jiaying! - Present.

- Wang Yutong! - Present.

- Lin Mengmeng! - Present.

For you...

- Liu Jinyu! - Present.

- Wang Xin. - Present.

No stage for you. No more costumes.

The rest is for boys.

Boys in the back, squeeze into the middle.

I'm done for the day. I'll see you tomorrow.

Enjoy your evening.

Are you really giving it to me?

Next month, I'm off on a mission.

I'd rather leave you my cell phone.

When will you be back?

We have a program foreign aid program,

cooperation with Africa.

We've already received several interns.

It's our turn to go. For a year.

One year?

When was the last time you saw your father?

Since New Year's Eve at Grandma's.

He asked me if you'd been promoted.

I agreed with your father

that you'll be living with him for a few months.

In Africa, this phrase is very useful.

Too difficult.

You're awake...

The nurse told me you were here.

You've grown so much.

To think that you were barely to my waist...

Goodbye.

Goodbye.

Look how cute she is.

When you were born, you were much smaller.

I found it hard to believe that you were really mine.

Do you really have to go?

Going to Africa?

The director promised me the position head of clinic on my return.

No night shifts.

More time for you.

Calling Mr. Liu.

I was watching for you around the corner, I didn't see you.

I was looking for a place to park.

What's going on?

Are you sulking? It's a nice vacation at Dad's.

You've grown.

You can learn photography.

Hi, Pissy.

Calling her a "pisser" at 15, she's not going to like it.

I came up with the name.

She made stinky poops, a sign of health.

Look how beautiful she's become.

With the few customers you have,

do you really need a receptionist?

A widow with one child has trouble finding work.

Not like you, who has the good life.

Don't you ever hold back your sarcasm?

Don't spoil it, I had too much trouble convincing her.

Give it a rest.

Leave the little one to me and leave me alone.

I'll call you from there as soon as I have a prepaid card.

Say hello to the Africans for me. Bon voyage.

Dad...

It feels funny to be called "Dad".

- That's my girl. - I know she is.

How old are you?

Fifteen years old.

She has a daughter too, older than you.

My daughter doesn't do well in life.

Too bad she's not as wise as yours.

She's an adult,

don't worry.

You should worry less.

The monkey...

Don't worry, it won't bite.

Your room is on the second floor.

I'll put it away for a while.

February, I take him to the Longtaitou festival.

I'm taking my beautiful to see the towers in bloom

My beautiful one spilled so much to see them

her back hurt.

I'll massage your feet...

- You're always joking. - No, I'm very serious.

Stop it, that tickles...

It tickles...

I find

that smiling makes you even prettier.

Are you serious?

We take one with a smile and one without.

We do that, but quickly.

Wait, I'll drive you to school.

I can go alone.

Wait up. I want to see where your school is.

I'll pick you up after school.

One without a smile.

One, two, three.

Strike a pose to make one with a smile.

Okay, perfect.

I take it upon myself to say

that I captured the moment when you were the most beautiful.

I can't take it anymore.

Don't you get on well with others?

No.

Isn't your birthday coming up? What day is it?

Next Tuesday.

Young people!

Are you in the same class?

I'm Liu Xian's father.

Today is his birthday.

I invite you to my photo studio to celebrate after class.

Do you agree?

Pisser!

Xian loves parties.

One, two, three.

Just a moment.

Stop smiling, you can see I'm here.

Your suit's wrinkled. I'll fix it for you.

I'm badly behaved, so don't imitate me.

I can't answer your call, please leave me a message.

I'll call you back as soon as possible.

We don't move, we just look at the lens.

The objective is there.

I can't answer that...

Perfect.

Look this way... very good.

Can you think of anything something cheerful?

Yes !

- Nothing cheerful on your mind? - Yes, there is!

Is that you?

I know it's you.

Don't touch me, I told you not to call me.

I know you like me. A lot of people do.

See you "as soon as you can"?

Do you think I'm some kind of toilet paper when you want? There's no time!

I was here first.

You're the one who didn't see me.

Men are all the same.

Are you a friend of Liu's daughter?

It's her birthday.

Don't you have fun with others? Don't like parties?

It's my birthday.

I don't really like my father.

We wish you a happy birthday.

Come on in, kids.

Come in, music lovers.

Please remain in your seats.

Look straight ahead.

Be as natural and cheerful as possible.

One, two, three, click.

Let's do it again, smile.

Very nice.

One more. One, two, three.

One more, the last one.

A little more spirit...

He's a funny guy, your dad.

If he were 10 years younger, I'd go out with him.

Come here.

Sit here.

Are you studying?

I'm an apprentice flight attendant.

Did you think I was older?

Faster gestures!

Cross your hands, right in front. Now walk.

Second group.

Mingmei!

Mingmei!

What are you looking at?

Get out!

You're backing out?

It has been said that the loser dropped his pants!

Is it because you don't have any underwear?

Where were you raised?

Don't you have anything better to do?

Have a seat.

To do what? It's barely noon.

Come and sit down.

He lost all the time.

All the time.

He is ill.

From there.

Bummer! A great game wasted!

It's mine.

Japanese "flower game".

Who is she?

My little sister.

Doesn't she look like me?

If you say so...

It's my turn.

The "Light" card is mine.

One, two, three.

What are you doing for the vacations?

Revision, homework.

- And choir. - No outings?

I don't have many friends either.

It's a birthday dish.

Wasn't it yesterday?

No.

My father invented this to attract customers.

And another dish.

That you love.

Thank you very much.

Let's not make a habit of it.

Is he your boyfriend?

Are you kidding?

She likes me.

Which is nice.

Eat fast.

This is very good.

Taste.

Xian!

Make another effort!

Master Zhang...

I know you've been following this case for ages.

- Many thanks. - You're very welcome.

But you also know that Mingmei and I are alone in the world.

I know your situation,

but I've been telling you for years:

it is impossible to prosecute them for fraud.

So what can we do?

Please...

It's impossible to get the money back.

If you have money problems...

I'll do my best to help you.

I'll review your case, but don't expect miracles.

- I'll do my best. - I'll do my best.

I'll leave you to it.

Thank you, I'm counting on you.

- Try to move on. - I will, thank you.

Goodbye.

What are you doing?

Why did you take out those clothes?

You get along so well with this guy, why are you letting him go?

I'm doing this for you.

- It brings tears to my eyes. - What's wrong?

Say it again!

Where are you going with that?

Leave that alone! What will you do with it?

All right, beat it. I'll even help you.

And don't come back!

Tell me about your mother.

Overtime specialist.

I wait for him at the hospital, every day.

I followed her everywhere, except the morgue.

Super.

Much better than my mother.

Continue.

I'm not sure.

She treats me like a baby

and she never talks about herself.

She's right.

You wouldn't understand.

It's ugly.

To me.

Map.

Wasted again.

These three are "Janvier".

"January".

I'll take that.

Your games.

I take out "Érable".

"April.

The strongest of the "Enlightenment".

- You win again. - Beginner's luck.

I'm on my way.

I'm off.

Wait for me.

Whose turn is it?

Don't follow me.

Zhang Shun!

It's yours.

Liu Xian,

it's your turn.

Take the "Janvier".

Too loud!

Another "Light".

Grill dinner on me.

There's a man in my life.

I know.

You always seem to know everything.

He is married.

He asked me out.

I've been there.

His wife was there too.

That's what struck me.

He slapped her in front of me.

They won't get far that way.

If he beats her,

he'll beat you too?

Who knows.

You've never had a lover?

You two, change places.

Here we are.

Right, remember your places.

Go downstairs.

It's your birthday present.

My father bought it for me.

You didn't have to, thank you.

Open and see.

It's too much.

My mother also loves this style.

Better give it to your mother, then.

Take it.

I know that your birthday is today.

We wish you a happy birthday.

Come here, you piss!

I have brand new costumes.

Mingmei is going to be my model. Come and help me.

Come here.

What kind of photos?

So beautiful!

Xian thinks I'm taking nude photos of you.

Next time, we'll make it sexier.

I promise.

Come on, pee-pee.

Hold it straight.

Don't drop it again.

Can you imagine how jealous men would be if they saw you like this?

Men jealous of me?

Jealous of your future husband.

Yes, that smile, very good.

Improvise.

I've always said:

you should rethink your career choices.

Light up...

More.

Stay that way.

Perfect.

This lighting is perfect.

With this photo in the window,

customers will flock to the studio.

That piano was mine.

A gift from my father.

He said I was "a treasure".

That only good things had happened to me since I was born.

When my mother took me to the morgue,

I refused to enter.

As soon as I entered, I could smell the alcohol.

He died in debt.

Everything had to be sold.

Including this piano.

Go home.

We're closing.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

I don't know.

I want to open a store.

Remember my carpet?

I bought it 2 years ago.

I posed for magazines. I made a lot of money.

It was a photo prop.

I bought it.

When my mother found out, she slaughtered me.

I can see why you pose so well.

You mean like a tease?

I was unlucky.

As a flight attendant,

when I'm thirty, I'll have enough money to open a store.

Let's get out of here.

How much do you need to open a store?

30,000 yuan should be enough.

For a carpet store.

I'd hang them everywhere, on walls and ceilings.

Come on.

How much for this, boss?

This one, 3,500.

It's full of dust.

All you have to do is blow on it. I've seen some for sale at 30,000.

It's not worth that much.

Leave it with me, I'll have it appraised for a price.

Give it back to me. I don't sell anymore.

I'll ask you again: is it you?

I said no!

I trust you, but if you have any you need to talk to me.

What kind of worries?

Plus your bad money,

you fly under my nose?

I earned my money.

How long have you been earning your money?

I don't believe you!

Tell me:

what did I do wrong?

Who taught you those filthy ways?

Nobody taught me the right ones.

Stop it! Stop it! You're hurting him!

I'm so sorry.

Did she hurt you?

What do you think?

Not too much.

Why did you steal the lens?

Don't exchange it for another on the sly. I know people.

Don't be afraid.

Little girl, can you be quiet? You're embarrassing me.

Are you tired?

Listen...

When's your concert?

The day after tomorrow.

I'll go and admire you.

No, thanks.

She's my cousin.

Your cousin is very cute.

What about me?

You're beautiful.

I know.

Good evening, sir. Here's our menu.

I'll let you choose.

- I'm starving. - Take all you want.

- Cousin, what are you having? - She's not picky.

I don't eat dog. Too "hot" for the body.

We don't use them here.

- Steak salad. - Very nice.

Russian-style shrimp.

Grilled Ussuri salmon.

Russian-style chicken wings.

- And bortch. - Very good.

Is that all?

Thank you for your time. See you soon.

From now on,

I won't let anyone hurt you.

I don't feel any pain.

I had it custom-made.

Do you like it?

Classic pepper steak.

Enjoy your meal.

I want a rice cake.

You like stuffy.

I know where the best are made.

But Hulan is far away. I've never been there.

Go ahead.

I'll take you home and be on my way.

Tell me the name of the store.

Are you following me?

No,

my bike is broken.

Are you coming to my place tonight?

We'll go over it together.

All right.

How do I look?

I think you're great.

And apart from that?

Let me know.

I like you a lot.

Lend me 30,000 yuan.

I'll give them back to you.

For this assignment,

an auxiliary line is required between A and C.

You look sinister.

No smile?

I know you like me.

Like many people.

I'm delighted.

Are you really happy?

Xian...

you'll be a beautiful bride.

But not just yet.

I want to see your beauty first.

It's not him.

Yes.

There's his name.

Who let you in?

No visitors in intensive care!

I couldn't understand what he was going to do to Hulan.

He didn't have any business over there.

- Zhang Shun's family? - It's us, Doctor.

How is he? Is his life in danger?

Mrs. Zhang,

pull yourself together.

The doctor says he's no longer in danger.

The nurse says he'll be fine.

I'll come with you to see him.

Yes.

We'll be back.

Take a look...

this old man isn't afraid of death.

When he's cured, he'll marry you.

It's better to rely on yourself than on fate.

On the silver river in the blue of the sky

Sailing a white boat

On the boat is a large olive tree

White rabbits frolic

But the boat has no oars

No sails...

Mingmei is not here.

She must be with some old guy.

Don't talk nonsense.

It's a trail from man to man.

She lies constantly.

In need of a father and love.

What's wrong?

Are you crazy?

Don't touch me.

Let go of me!

Don't touch me.

What do you want?

- Take back what you said! - What did I say?

Are you as crazy as she is?

I met Mingmei when she was 12.

She was sitting where you are now.

His father had just died.

His mother had come to borrow money from my father.

My father fed him.

She was very shy.

I asked him his name.

She said softly:

"Mingmei".

Mingmei.

Mingmei.

Enter.

I've come to return my suit.

Are you Liu Xian?

You were distracted on stage.

What were you thinking?

In future, concentrate.

Don't spoil it.

Mingmei works as a flight attendant.

I know.

I thought it would upset you.

What about you?

Mingmei's mother broke up with him.

I wanted to marry her.

It's a pleasant place to live.

I was naive.

At my age, I've seen more,

it doesn't affect me anymore.

Do you have a grudge?

Love and hate are alike:

just as hard to forget.

You know,

while you're young,

you must not hold back love or resentment.

When you're old, it'll all go up in smoke.

Come closer. Closer. That's it, that's it.

Just relax.

I have a question: what country does our foreign fiancée come from?

From Russia.

How did you meet?

I'm a cab driver.

I took charge of her, and that was that.

- Which way? - More to the left.

Look towards me.

Look at the lens. Natural. Grandpa, smile!

Perfect.

A little smile.

A smile, not a grimace of fear.

Perfect.

One more.

So cute, you two.

Turn your head, dog.

Can you tell me how old you are?

How old?

How about a smile?

Very good.

Take a look...

Let me show you something funny.

RED DUST PHOTO STUDIO

I've brought forward my return.

Liu Xian!

Liu Xian!

- Don't shoot, you're hurting me! - Come on!

A pain in the ass!

Try to catch me!

Chen Rui!

Give it a try!

Wait and see!

You're so stupid!

I knew it was you.

I've never seen you so happy.

Pisser!

Would you come to a wedding?

Let's go.

- Congratulations. - Congratulations.

Help me change.

All the best.

My mother married a Korean peasant.

We're moving to Korea,

but I'm not staying in the village.

I'm going to Seoul, to Myeongdong.

Congratulations.

If you've got stuff to buy, let me know, I'll get them for you cheaper.

The same goes for your classmates.

Will you help me with my business?

Over there, the climate is wetter, but it's richer.

Perfect for me.

The bride and groom toast together!

The groom will say a few words.

Thank you all very much.

We'll get along just fine!

Thank you all very much.

A few words from the bride's daughter.

Thank you all for coming to the wedding.

And thank you for your best wishes to the newlyweds. Let's hear it for them!

Translation: Marie-Pierre Duhamel