Original subtitles

Cherry blossoms have once again flowered

This year though it seems a little earlier

Every year on the same day...

Tien Si brings his son back;

From Philippines to Taipei

He has never stopped doing that for the past decade

Little Nien Chi is quite grown now

But Tien Si still looks sad

I can clearly make out from his lonesome smile

Let's go

Headstone of Ye Su Gin's grave

Time has passed, Everything changed

It's all gone but love is forever

This story took place...

in the Spring of the Taiwanese retrocession

It also happened to be the last Spring

The story belongs to the three of them

I'm just an outsider

Hey, what's wrong ?

Didn't you see those pretty girls ahead ?

It's all right. You don't have fever

Fat boy, stop dreaming!

Oh man, she can never be yours

That's right

Look!

He's pretty handsome

Let me see!

How many cousins do you have?

Don't be silly!

Look who is here?

Weirdo...

Does Tien Si have some kind of a problem ?

It takes a little time to get used to him

Otherwise his nick name wouldn't be weirdo

Is he physical...

Shut up! You're the one with problems

It's from Juang Yu Lan again

That's the 105th letter, isn't it ?

No, the 106th

There were two of them last week

I really don't understand it

You're determined not to open the letters

She so patiently just continues to write on

This is really freaking me out

I mean, is that dame ugly or what ?

No, she's beautiful and very likeable

Tien Si

Do you know why they call you a weirdo?

So what! I don't care

Man, I've a feeling that in your life...

You're missing out on something important

Is it that serious ?

For example, you and your cousin

Why do you mention about her all the time?

I admit that I've liked her since we were little

But it's not love

What is love then?

I don't know

Of course you don't know

One day maybe... love will come

I'll be able to feel it

This is his philosophy

He believes in fate

With some inspirations and goals

And plus the religious mystery

During your Spring-break you ought to come & visit

Che Shong, have you been Tai Chung before?

What's on your mind ?

Don't cross the line! OK?

You've refused my invitation for five years

Don't you get embarrassed?

No, I'm not going

There must be some special reasons

I knew that I couldn't lie to you

Honestly, if you come with me...

I won't be alone with her all the time

What do you say ?

All right ! I finally promised him

It is because I want to see Juang Yu Lan

There. Looks much better, doesn't it ?

Forget about it, mom

You can't have a jacket without shirt and tie

What do you know?

They're rich. You've at least got to be presentable

It doesn't matter for me

Look! Brother

I've polished your shoes shiny bright

Mom, can I just wear my uniform?

I agree!

Che Shong, should I buy you a special fare ticket?

Not necessary

Mr. Lin is buying

Send them my best greeting

That was the first time I saw Juang Yu Lan

She wasn't the kind of girl...

who attracts you at the first sight

It takes time to appreciate her beauty

In fact, I'm a bit of jealous of Lin Tien Si

Maybe even a little resentful

For he is too greedy and doesn't appreciate true love

It's pretty comfortable over at Lin's family

But I sure can judge,

the parents of Tien Si...

are worried about the marriage

Yu Lan is an orphan...

and lives with them since she was little

Tien Si and her relationship is...

more like than that of siblings than lovers

Maybe that's the reason...

Tien Si is looking for his kind of love

Have some more

Oh, I've had enough. Please excuse me

Tien si, where are you going to take Mr. Shu?

Depends on him

I'll take him...

to the places he likes

What's wrong? Are you ditching me?

You can come along if you like

Do you want me to go?

Of course!

Have you decided where you're headed ?

How about Sun Moon Lake?

Sun Moon Lake is boring

You said you'll take me to Ah Li Mountain

Yes, the flowers have blossomed at Ah Li Mountain

Hurry up! Tien Si

You go first. I'll be right there

Ms. Juang, is there anything you want to tell me?

I want to thank you

We won't be here if it weren't for you

I thought that you've been talking about it

Yes, we've talked about it for many years

I knew that he didn't want to stay with me alone

Without you

He wouldn't be happy

It's true

He wasn't that happy

Even with me

I thought that I knew him very well

We lived together since we were little

... until he got into the college

We used to have a wonderful relationship

He would tell me everything

But his smile is all gone now...

and doesn't tell me anything

We are like strangers

Do you think it'd be our mistake...

to have a engagement ?

Why do you think so ?

Isn't he basically a bit shy ?

You're still here

What are you talking about?

Of course we're talking about you

Che Shong

You must be feeling that I'm very mean, isn't it ?

That I'm being unfair to her

I really wish that she wouldn't be so nice to me

I mean, my feeling of guilt is getting more worse

What's your hurry?

The wedding is after the graduation

You still have one year to think it over

What should I do after one year?

You really don't wish to marry her ?

I don't know

I wish something serious happened

They'll draft the students over 18 years old...

to join the Pacific war

That'd of course be including us

You look happy about it

Then I don't need to worry...

about my marriage with Yu Lan

Now I truly understood...

why exactly was he called a weirdo

I'm going back to Tai Chung to see her

You need to report to the army tomorrow

That's the reason I'm asking you out

There are a couple of things that we need to fix

Don't you know that...

the chance of my return is very slim ?

Don't say these unlucky words !

Yu Lan, let's cancel our engagement !

Why?

For your sake

Me?

I don't understand

I mean, no sense in being a widow before marriage

But don't worry! If I can make it back,

we still can...

You need say no more

I'll promise you

But you've to agree to one of my requests

What is it ?

Don't let your family know now

Why? Since it has been canceled

Have you ever thought about your parents?

They can't handle any more burden

Aren't they grieved enough since you're leaving ?

When you're back...

we could announce the engagement is off

What would you do if I died?

I know how to handle it myself

I love you forever

With my love I hope you will be safe and well

At ease

We're in the army

I'm in the same division with Tien Si

He is even quieter than before

Lots of things going on in his mind, it seems

Can't say we were very lucky

Our leader liked to torture us

He made sure we wouldn't be relaxed

Lie down

Crawl on elbows

Get up

You deuchebag, improper uniform !

Return to bed

Salute

Lie down...get up...

Alright, that'd be all for today

Everyone, attention !

I don't mind what you do outside the camp

You have to be back before 5 p.m

Great! Buddy

Hey man, we're taking off

The beauties are waiting for me

Quickly! Change your dress

I don't wish to go out

What? It's a day off

Leave me alone, I'd rather sleep in

What's wrong with you?

Do you know what day is today?

The third Sunday

I'm not talking about that. Did you forget?

I told you last week

My younger sister is introducing a girl friend for me

Let's hope your luck takes a good turn

Come on, help me out here

Then I reckon you've picked the wrong guy

C'mon, give me a break, okay ?

I've been to your house

This time it's your turn

Let's go, hurry up...

All right! Don't expect me say anything

Just tell me what do you feel about her

Who ?

About my girl friend

What are you doing here?

Looking at your girl friend

C'mon, go out, go out...

Come here, go buy some candies

Run along now

We'll be back later

My little sister, give me some advice

Let me give you some suggestions

First, don't be nervous

Second, you have to talk to her

She is very quiet and doesn't like to talk

What about the third ?

Third, don't rush matters...

if you like her. Don't scare her off

Did you get it?

No problem

I think she is here. I'll open the door

Buddy, you go get the door

Hey, you follow me

Excuse me! Is Ms Shu here?

Su jin, come on in

Stop it! Brother

Please come in

That day we went to a remote suburb of Taipei

Although the scenery was beautiful

But I wasn't very happy

From the beginning I could feel...

Tien Si was really fond of Ye Su Gin

Maybe it's the kind of love...

Tien Si always sought

Go ahead! Brother

Why ? Don't they make a good pair ?

You're a good-for-nothing

Don't count on me to introduce anyone else

It's very pretty

Upside down is even better

Were you very naughty as a kid ?

When I was little...

Do you have to go back the camp?

There's still some time left

I'll wait here for you next week

Let's go

What's wrong?

Inside

Hold it there

Where did you go?

I went to my classmate's home

Classmate...

Coming back home so late !

Do you think that you're living in Wan Hwa?

Presently you're Miss Ye. Do you know?

Don't forget your social status

What status?

Her mother was but our servant

She could be in a palace for all it matters

... but that wouldn't change the fact

Go upstairs now!

Why are you standing here?

What's wrong with you recently?

Su Gin, have you got boy friend ?

You remember, nanny ?

When I was little...

there was a boy living across our lane

He looks just like that boy

It's Sunday tomorrow. Why do you need to write?

I'm afraid I can't speak out in front of her

That's an advantage of writing a love letter

Do you want to come with us tomorrow?

I'd really hate being an intrusion

Where are you going?

We'll decide after we meet

Where are you going now?

It's okay, you go back in

Hurry up... put it away

Siren...

Hurry...

The air-raid alarm...

Run..Siren...

The air-raid alarm...

I waited for you a long time; you didn't come

I'm here now, ain't I ?

Why didn't you hide-in during the siren ?

And you?

I'm not afraid

I believe in destiny

Isn't it ? If not...

You think what brings us together today?

Are you going down the bridge?

No, I want to be here

I like this place

Do you know? I was born here

In this little house

For me, there is no place like here

It's the most beautiful place

I spent my childhood here

My mother was still alive then

You wouldn't know how lonely I felt

You and the music box were my only friends

With me?

This is the secret of my heart

You were quiet just as you are now

Kept staring at me

What's so funny ?

I was surprised that you would come up

You know somethin' ?

Know what ?

I'm an illegitimate child

My mother was a servant in my father's house

She gave birth to me

Later when she passed away my father took me in

These paper cranes; mother made them for me

... when I was little

They were my friends too

I didn't dare go downstairs

I was afraid that they would tease me

Hey, you think Tien Si got killed by the explosion?

That will be great, if you ask me

The sergeant won't spare him when he returns

Get up!

Why isn't one private back yet ?

He will get serious punishment when he's back

I'm going to run away

Run? Are you going to run away?

Why should I get killed helping the Japanese ?

You'll be in deep shit if you get caught

I don't care

I'd prefer freedom even if it's for one day only

Don't worry! I'll let you know when I have a plan

Hurry up...

Hurry

Did you hear that...

we'll be soon setting off for Philippines ?

Are you really taking off?

You wish to die out there in the Philippines ?

But if you get caught...

It's better than getting killed in the war

The Japanese can't hold on much longer

Well ?

All right

Miss...

She was here just a while back

Why are you hiding here?

Nothing

Are you pregnant? Miss

You should be more careful

If your father's first wife knows...

I don't care. Why are you so worried ?

Certainly you're not worried

You just wanted to go back to Wan Hwa

Whose letter?

Yours

Is the letter from him?

Su Gin my love,

I've been working on the plan I had mentioned

Forgive me for not writing last two days

But there's some good news

Please remember. On Friday morning...

I'll meet you at our old place-Tien Si

What day is it today?

Thursday

He'll be free tomorrow

Why isn't Tsai Min Chan here yet ?

Don't be so nervous, okay ?

Would he...

It's still early

Attention

Platoon leader

Yes

Select two soldiers

Lin Tien Si

Yes

Shu Che Shong

Yes

Go right away

The rest of you sit down and listen to the assignment

Yes

Pack up and get ready to leave

What are you looking at ?

Tien Si

Tien Si

Tien Si

What's wrong with her?

She is pregnant

Pregnant?

You tramp, get out of my house

You are not my daughter

Master

You go too

I'll leave if she doesn't

I can't stay here anymore

Mom

I told you to get out

Let's go! Nanny

Take those out

Can you hurry up? Man Hwa

I'm always waiting for you

I need to fix my make up

Big mamma, how're you ? It has been a long time

And she is...

She is our young lady

What? Su Gin. You've grown

Do you still remember me?

Uncle Ah Fo

Why did you...

She desired to be here for a few days

Come...let me help you

You're very kind

We're old neighbours. I'll do...

Doesn't look like it's just going to be for few days

Everything is expensive

It took two hours in line to get some rice

What's wrong?

It's all right

You're pregnant... better rest up

I'm fine! I'll glue it first

Nanny, could you check if it's the postman !

He left just a while back, dear

Could something have happened to him ?

It's almost half a year. He hasn't written

Miss... the war is over. Japanese surrendered

Really?

Didn't you hear the noises from the street ?

They took the flag down from the Governor's office

What are you crying for?

The war is over

Master Lin will be home pretty soon, right ?

But I'm worried

You always think too much!

Why didn't he write me a letter?

Everyone is in the same situation

The neighbour says it's very intense at the front

It's hard enough sending ammunition, what of a letter !

I hope that it's true

The baby keeps on crying

Did he get scared of the fire crackers?

Maybe he is hungry

I'll make a bottle for him

Never mind! We've run out of milk-powder

Take those things in the closet to the pawn shop

I've wrapped it up already

Go on

Uncle Ah Fo mentioned two days ago...

Nanny, what I told you earlier

I rather starve than be a bar girl

Thank him for me

Big Mamma

How is your young lady?

Not bad, thank you

She is very stubborn

What's wrong to be a bar girl?

Consider it as a means of livelihood

Yes

Last time I told you...

I've mentioned to her

Just try it and she could quit if she doesn't like

I know. But she won't do it

That's all right. Later perhaps

Are you going to the pawn shop again?

I have to go

Big mamma, let me give you some money first

I can't accept it

It's all right, we're old neighbors

It's just a small favor. Not a big deal!

Take it!

How come you are still here?

I made some porridge for him

What's wrong, the pawn shop wouldn't take it ?

Some of these clothes are quite worn out. But I...

No, I met Uncle A Fo in front of our house. And...

Give it back to him

He meant well. Also...

I don't want to hear. Just return it to him

We can't live on by pawning things

I've thought about it

I'll find a job in the textile mill

Hoping that Tien Si will return soon

I'm the only person that came back from the war

Tien Si had gone missing in Saipan island

Then I returned to my family devastated by war

All of a sudden my father looked 10 years older

Mother & younger sister got killed in the air raid

I have to take care of my whole family

I had to work & also complete final year in medical

At the same time, from a vast sea of faces,

I have to locate Ye Su Gin

But there is no luck

I know that she'd be waiting for...

the news of Tien Si day and night

I have to find her and tell her

One day I found her at last

Che Shong, it's you !

No, don't talk...

Please say no more !

I won't. What can I say?

I can't even say a word to comfort her

I was standing still and staring at the Buddha

She left before I got myself together

You're crazy!

Why am I still living?

Have you ever thought of your child...

What will happen to him ?

My child !

Su Gin, there's only one alternative for your baby

Taking him back to Lin's family in Tai Chung

Why?

Master Lin died

Your child is their only descendant

No, he is mine

You have to think for him

There is no future if he continues living with you

Being a lawless child you were always mocked at

Do you still remember the feeling?

Su Gin, if you really love Master Lin...

you have to give him up

You will hurt the child and yourself if you don't

Master Lin would be sad if he knew it

Your letter

Thank you

Uncle, it's from Tien Si

There is a message from him

He wrote us a letter

Where is it from?

The stamp is from Philippines

What did it say?

He was found in the forest of Saipan

He thought the war was still on

And?

He is injured and has been admitted in the hospital

After the documents are processed...

the Chinese embassy will send him home very soon

Thank goodness. God blesses us

Hurry up, go... see if has returned

Is this the Lin residence...

Lin Tien Si's home ?

Yes. What can I do for you?

My last name is Ye and I'm from Taipei

I wish to meet Uncle and Auntie Lin

Please come in

Thank you

Is it true?

This is his child

I was thinking for his future

That's why I brought him to you

Ms Ye

Please don't blame us to be too cautious

You don't believe me ?

No, please don't misunderstand

The only person who could tell is Tien Si

Only if he had been alive, I...

I wouldn't bring him all the way here

Ms Ye, we sympathise with your situation

Is there anything that we can do for you...

Right. We can give you some money

But the child...

No, you misunderstood. I'm not here for money

Thank you very much. I'll leave

Ms Ye

Please wait for a second

I want to tell you something

Ms Juang, I presume

Did Tien Si mention about me?

I'm sorry

Don't be! As long as he mentioned about me

He would tell you for sure...

about our marriage agreement

I've told you that I'm sorry

I've been punished enough

Now...

Ms Ye, you took it the wrong way

I know you want to help me out of sympathy

You'd like to offer money as well ?

No, Ms Ye. Tien Si is...

Don't worry! For the sake of Tien Si

No matter how hard it is for me...

I'll make sure that his child is never despised

I mean, honestly... it's pouring out there !

Why didn't you take a pedicab?

Nanny

Please tell Uncle Ah Fo that I'll do it

Why on earth ?

I know. I'll do anything...

for my baby

I don't want him to grow up in this environment

I don't want him staying in this place

... and laughed at by the others

It's for Bie Lian

What took you so long?

Your sweetheart is waiting for you

You devil

Come on, bottoms up

All right

Drink more

Is it enough ?

At least one more

I'll be right back

No...you can't leave

How about now?

Bie Lian, I thought you weren't here

If Manager Tzao is here, how can I not come ?

Where are you seated ?

Over there! Let's go

Please sit a while. I need to take a call

Mr. Gau

It has been a long time

It's only three days

It seems more like nine years to me

Let me raise a toast

Do you know why I'm here today?

Maybe yes maybe not

Will you?

What do you think?

Tonight

All you men are equally vile

Will you do it or not?

Yes...

But...

All right?

Your wish is my command

Do I dare to say no?

Is there anyone here?

Who are you looking for?

I want to see Ms Ye Su Gin

You've got the wrong address

Isn't this the Ye residence?

Are you talking about the traitor?

They took him away

Where are the rest of his family?

I don't know

Xiao Mao

Who are you looking for?

Sir, those people who lived upstairs?

They moved away one or two years back

Was there a girl called Ms. Ye ?

She also had a child

Child?

Would you know where they went ?

I have no idea

I've tried everything

Tien Si still wouldn't change his detemination...

to find Ye Su Gin

Finally, I had to inform his parents

They came over Taipei to pick up Tien Si

It's all my fault

Why did I let Ye Su Gin leave...

the temple that day ?

It's all fate, I guess

You wouldn't be trying to plump me up, huh ?

Didn't you say dreaming about redbean soup...

back there in the forest ?

But I've had it for over 10 days now

All right, if you don't like it

What do you like to eat? Just let me know

Yu Lan

Could we stop talking about food? It's getting to me

Then what should we talk about?

Do you still remember around this time that year...

we went to A-Li Mountain with Che Shong ?

Wonder if cherry blossoms would be in season now ?

Do you still remember it?

It was beautiful that year

The color was different than before

No, the flowers didn't change. We changed

Time has changed our feelings

It's almost 4 months since you were back

There is one thing that I didn't tell you

I want to tell you but also I'm afraid to let you know

No, Yu Lan. You don't need to say

No, I can't forgive myself...

if I don't tell you

Please listen to me first

After these couple of years

Especially, having survived that war

you found out what life is like

Things can't always be to our expectation

But it's not unbearable either

Wouldn't you laugh at me ?

I won't. Please go on

Yu Lan

Let's get married

Marry? No, we've been...

Can't you forgive me?

I've never blamed you before

In fact, I cherished every moment...

before we got engaged

We had so much fun together

We were happy

Why don't we do it again? Yu Lan

We can live happily ever after

No, I'm afraid that you'll regret one day

No, promise me

If you like it

That's wonderful news !

Not only celebrating Tien Si's return

Also he is going to get married

I got together few of our friends from medical college

We decided to take this chance

We'll get together in a bar and have some bachelor fun

Because that's what we always wanted to do...

ever since we were in high school

Good , six...

Seven great, six...

Don't leave...

I'll be right back, just take a while

Mr. Shu, have some more

You're not drunk. This is nothing

Have another one

Come on! Do it again! Let's play finger guessing

Yes, this is the one

All right! Great brothers

Four seasons, no return, Seven great

Hey Tien Si... we came here

... just for you

For me?

You forgot it. When we were in school

We wanted to get drunk

But never really got around to it

We got the permission from your future wife

We promised to take you back to the hotel

Don't worry! Come on! Bottoms up...

Cheers...

Yes, Mr. Lin. Drink more

Leave me alone !

Go ahead! Have some fun!

You don't like any of those girls

Some of them are very pretty

Waiter!

Where are the girls?

They will be here in no time

Get us the prettiest you have here

All right! They're coming

My last name is Bie

It'll be fine

Come over to be with our Mr. Lin

Please sit down! Bie Lian

What's wrong with you?

Never seen anyone as ugly as me ?

My name is Bie Lian. Hope you'll have fun

Bie Lian...sit here. Right here!

Bie Lian...Propose a toast to Mr. Lin

Let me raise a toast. Please drink some

Why don't you drink? Sir

You can really drink a lot

Yes, drink some more. Yes...drink

Don't cheat!

Mister, you've have to drink if you lose

What's your last name?

My...my last name is Lin

A coincidence indeed. We've the same last name

Come on, let me raise you a toast

Are you drunk?

Is it possible?

Two people having an uncanny resemblance !

At the beginning I thought she was Ye Su Gin

But it wasn't her

Only for that reason...

Tien Si and Bie Lian drunk a lot that night

I could tell that Tien Si was hoping

... Bien Lian was Su Gin

Eventually all of us were drunk

Someone suggested to sing

We sang the school songs and the military songs

All the songs that we knew

Including those improper songs

We lost track of time

We didn't even realise...

when did Bie Lian take off?

Tien Si and I had no idea

You ain't drunk again, are you ?

Where are you going?

I'll be right back

Please don't go

I'll come back immediately...

Sit a while, I won't take too long

Come back right away

Come...

Su Gin

Su Gin

Why are you here?

Shouldn't I be here? Su Gin

It's too late

No, you've no idea I've been looking all over

I thought that you died

Look at me... I'm alive !

But I...

Su Gin, don't give it another thought

You're mine. It doesn't matter what happened

Am I still worthy to have your love?

Until the day I die

Stop talking like that

I'm going back to the hotel to inform Yu Lan

Don't worry!

We had an agreement

Yu Lan will understand

What's wrong with you?

Go ahead! Hurry up! I'll wait for you

Bring our child. I want to see him

See you later

Yu Lan...

Yu Lan

Please forgive me!

Forgive you?

I've been very selfish

Ms Ye brought the child to our house

I ought to have told you when you returned

Yu Lan, it's me who has been self-centered

You didn't do anything wrong

I was anticipating this would happen

You would find her one day

I came across her last night

You have all my good wishes

I promised you before

We would cancel our engagement...

when you came home

Yu Lan, I don't mean to hurt you

Go! Go ahead!

How about you?

I'll take care of myself

Relax, I won't attempt suicide

Go and tell her

Yu Lan, I'm grateful to you

Su Gin

Su Gin

Tien Si, my love

Since you left that year

During that lonely, miserable...

and never-ending period of time

I couldn't die and I didn't want to die

Because I was living for love

Your love kept me going

Now, it's also for love

To protect our sacred love

I have to die

Don't blame the fate

Life and death are no different than love

The separation just like our reunion...

it's more happy and real

I'm gone

Spring will be over but love is endless

Tien Si, please hold me

Hold me tight!

I feel very cold

Miss

The day of our reunion came too late

It's another day

The Springs come and go

It's just a dream

Everything has an end

But the memories will last

The true love and the beautiful music

Love will last forever

The fluttering butterflies

The fallen flowers on the ground

The shadow of the moon covers the lonely night

The distance between us

It felt so close

And yet it was so far

The regretful memory

It'll never bring us together again !