Original subtitles

Sorry, sorry

It's okay

My sister is really great

Cheer up, Ivy

I'm thirsty

Thirsty? Let me get you soft drink, okay ?

Thanks

King Fung

What's up?

I want to eat ice-cream

Okay

Brother Guo Liang, you're here ?

They are over there

Okay

Sister

Guo Liang has come

Guo Liang

Come on

Irene

Just arrived ?

Take a seat

Jane, the ice-cream's here

Thank you

Have a soft drink

Thank you

Ivy, brother Guo Liang has come

Guo Liang

My sister forgot the competition when she saw you

Why is that ?

I suppose she was distracted by you

I won't be distracted if I were her

Nonsense... you know nothing

You are covered in sweat. Wipe your face

Butterflies hovering over the flowers

Birds singing on the trees

Ha...if not for us, it wouldn't seem like spring

Competition is hard, but now we are relaxed

Ha...sing the winning song loudly, we are all happy

The father with a smiling face

Mother says I am her sweetheart

Ha...the snacks are ready for me

It's wonderful to have a sweet home

Ha...don't forget love is as great as the sky

Bye bye

Thank you, Lily

Bye bye

Wait, Ivy

Yes?

I want to talk to you

Mom, we're back

They're back. Prepare the bath

Yes, madam

What a beautiful dress !

It's for Ivy to wear on her birthday party

So very thoughtful of you !

Stop talking and prepare the bath

Don't forget tonight

Come a little earlier with Guo Liang

I know

Bye bye

Come along, Guo Liang

Come, Irene

You forgot?

What?

About the 5:30 movie show ?

Okay, you wait here

I will be right back

Please make yourself comfortable

I'm going to take a shower. Won't be long

Come on

Guo Liang

Yes?

Ivy won the competition, mum

Mum

Look at you, go to take a shower

Okay

Later you can have some snacks I've prepared

Okay

There's a math problem I don't understand

Can you teach me ?

No problem

Hello Auntie

Guo Liang

Oh, be seated

Okay

I'll get some refreshments

Thanks

You've got to try a little cake I've made

Thanks, auntie

You show me your Maths question

Okay, listen

Father aged 32, son aged 5

How many years later...

would the father be ten times older than the son ?

This is really puzzling

You only focus on the future but forget the past

This "x" means the required age

After x years

Father is 32 years old plus x years

Son is 5 years old plus x years

Because at that time, father's age

should be ten times of son's age;

Hence this would be the equation

Minus two years

That means the answer is two years ago

Irene

Irene

Yes, you are right

But I still don't get it

That means

If you're 3 years old, your father is 30

That makes the father ten times as old, right ?

Oh, I see. It's subtraction !

You are so clever

Irene Jang...

Come here

Did you follow ?

Yeah

Irene Jang...

What are you shouting for ?

It's half past five now

Let's go then

Where to ?

To the cinema ?

Oh, with you ?

What, you don't want me to go?

No, I'm just wondering

why hasn't Irene come yet ?

She said she needs to do homework, can't go

I won't go then

How about these two tickets?

Maybe I'll return them

Well, bye bye

She promised to go for the 5:30 show

Now she didn't go

Made me wait for half an hour

No one will marry you in the future

I won't marry you of course

Who do you think you are ?

Irene makes you angry again?

No...

Then why are you standing here grumbling?

Uncle Jang, please

Don't tell Irene about this

Okay

Thank you, uncle Jang. I gotta go

Okay

Hey, daddy is back

Daddy

Daddy

Let me take it

Daddy

When did you come, Guo Liang?

Just a while back

Sit, daddy

Be seated please

Thank you

Daddy, your tea

Good

Daddy

Irene

There're some photos in my briefcase

Bring them here

I'll get it

Let me see

Let me see one

Don't grab

Guo Liang

Do I look pretty in this one ?

It was taken by daddy

You take wonderful photographs, uncle

The Best Salon Photo Taking Prize should come to me

Hey Ivy, how come you're so dolled up ?

There's a party at Lily's place tonight

I wish to go with Guo Liang

Can I, daddy?

Of course

But remember not to be too late

Yes, sir

Let's go

Okay

We're going, daddy

See you

Leaving so soon ?

You haven't had anything to eat

We will eat at Lily's home

Fine

Bye bye

Don't be late

Okay

You both go take a shower

What do you think of Guo Liang?

He's good. A decent fellow

If you have no objection...

I hope they can get married soon

No way

Why not?

Ivy is still too young

Young?

Remember, when I married you...

I was only an year older than Ivy

Times have changed, my dear

You love her so much...

that you don't even want her to get married

I don't want to talk to you

Okay, you take a rest

I'll get you some refreshments

Day after tomorrow is her birthday, remember?

Yes

I've spoken to Mr Ting- the orphanage warden

What present are you going to give her?

How about you?

Well, I've made her a new dress

And you?

Me?

Ain't gonna tell ya

You won't change

Lily

Look, what a beautiful dress Ivy is wearing

Let's go out for a while

Ivy

Yes ?

Your dress is very pretty

Where did you buy it?

Not from anywhere

My mother designed

... and made it

Oh, the colour and flowers match perfectly

It is so beautiful

Your dress is pretty too

My dress has been bought from a boutique

Unlike your... made by mother

See, someone has a happy family

and to get the love from parents is so great

Why do you say that, Lily?

Isn't your father coming back soon?

Yeah, as the word goes !

Why don't you dance a-go-go?

I don't know that

I need to go home early, is it okay ?

No way. Stay a bit longer

I want to talk to Guo Liang

And...

Well, I understand. You go ahead

Fine

Let's go, Guo Liang

Okay

Thank you

Please don't bother

Well

Bye bye...

Let's dance, Lily

Okay

Lily lives here alone?

Where are her parents?

She didn't have mother since childhood

Her father is in America and seldom comes back

That's why she always tells me

Her father gives her a lot of money

She can buy whatever she wants...

and she can do whatever she likes;

However she still feels lonely

... empty and upset

Of course. Someone without hearth and home...

may have that feeling

You are more fortunate than her

Thus, after the high school

... she has to study overseas

Oh, Ivy

Do you have any plans for the future?

Me?

Sir

What do you want?

Sir, madam

Please buy a chewing gum

We didn't have a meal

Where are your parents?

Mother's dead & our father had a car accident

He is now still in the hospital

This is for you

It's quite dark, don't you stay out late

Buy something to eat and back home early

Thank you very much

Poor children !

It's a pity

Most children have father, but I don't

Most children have mother, however I don't

Clouds soaring above, river waters flowing by

A little fledgling comes back but finds no nest

The son goes home but the trawler has left

Where can I find my roots ?

One can say we're like abandoned lambs

We've been weeping and sobbing; wailing our plight

Not only loosing parents is most grievous...

Guo Liang, let's not walk

If you'd bring the car around and drop me home

Okay

Irene

Hey, Jane

How does this dress suit me ?

How can you wear Ivy's clothes?

Just trying it out... nothing wrong !

That's her birthday dress mom made...

and Ivy hasn't tried it yet

I'll take it off after trying

Ivy will be furious if she knows

She will never know if you don't tell her

Take it off, Ivy is back

Well, so she is !

None of my business, I go to sleep

You ain't asleep yet?

I...

Do you know this dress is made by mom...

for my birthday party ?

Yeah, I do

Then why did you wear it?

I only wanted to try & see if I looked good

You believe that all the things of mine are good

... that goes even for my boyfriend

What are you talking about?

This evening...

what did you say to Guo Liang?

Nothing, I asked him to teach me Maths

Irene

You are eighteen, not a child

You ought to behave when talking to others

You understand ?

I am your elder sister

You should listen to me

Mom and Dad always tell us

We have a good family

We should help and love each other...

and never let others to look down on us

Irene, what I just said... are you cross ?

All right, go to sleep now

Irene

Is there something else ?

The dress, please

I, um...

It's okay, I'll ask the maid to iron it

No... I torn it

What ? Let me see

How did you do that ?

It tore while taking it off

Sister

Please don't let mummy know about it

She must blame you if she knows

Relax, I won't tell her

and you don't tell her too

Then what do we do about the dress ?

I will sew it myself

Okay then, you're way past bedtime

Ivy, you're really very kind

Let's invite Ivy to sing a song, okay?

Good idea

Everybody

Let's invite Ivy to sing a song

Okay?

Yes

We have a good family

Which is full of love

Father treats us well

Mother keeps us warm

We have a good family

Which is full of Joy

Father teaches us to be good human beings

Mother tells us how to love

There're some classmates though, who aren't as lucky

Because they lack a good family

Father absurdly saying he's busy in office affairs

10 days, half a month goes by without his trace

Mother plays mah-jong all the day

Mixed up day and night

Elder daughter doesn't study

Younger daughter dreams of dating

If such is the case with family

How can you find love?

They always quarelling

And never talk seriously

We have a good family

Which is full of love

Father treats us well

Mother keeps us warm

Come on...

Daddy

Did we sing well ?

Excellent, excellent

Ivy, a present from daddy

What a beautiful necklace !

Thank you, daddy

Let me help you with it

Guo Liang

Come on, dance with me

All right

Thank you, daddy

You can put your photo in it

No, I want to put daddy and mummy's photo in it

How did your dress tear, Ivy?

I accidentally tore it

So careless !

It was while putting it on

Doesn't the seam look right ?

It's still very noticeable

Okay, forget it

May I dance with you, Ivy?

Sure

Jane

How did she tear her dress?

No, actually it was Irene

Why did she ?

Guo Liang

Excuse me, I want to talk to Irene

May I talk to Guo Liang, Irene?

Irene

Why do you treat your sister so ?

I didn't

She wants to dance with Guo Liang

I let them dance now

I'm not talking about this

I ask you

Did you tear Ivy's dress?

Tell me

Did Ivy tell you this, mum?

You don't have to know who told me

Just answer my question

I always teach you

... to love your sister

No...

Madam

Warden Ting has come. Sir wants you to go

They are over there

Okay

Mr. Ting

Mrs. Jang

Please sit

Thanks

So sorry

You personally came despite being so busy

Today is Ivy's birthday

How can I not come?

By the way, these are the...

receipts of your donation to the orphanage

I need to give these to you

Thank you

You are great, Shi Jie

What?

You made a lot of sacrifices...

to take care of those orphans

As a matter of fact you're doing the same for Ivy

Do you remember?

The day you came to the orphanage with your wife

... to adopt Ivy

I did say you'd certainly have your own children

You see...

now you have Irene and Jane too

To Ivy

We've never ever thought that...

she is not one of our children

You've never told her about this ?

It's not necessary to tell her

It may affect her if she knows it

She has such kind foster parents

I'm so glad for her

Dear all classmates

Dear all friends

Your sharp eyes

are full of kind feelings

I have to sing for you

Sing out the endless love

Your wonderful sound

Shows the dignity of human nature

I have to sing for you

Sing out the colourful life

Only with the kind heart

Have the endless love

Only with the dignity of mankind

Have the colourful life

Dear friends

I want to walk with all of you

Your sharp eyes

... so full of kind feelings

I have to sing for you

Sing out the endless love

Your wonderful sound

Shows the dignity of human beings

I have to sing for you

Sing out the colourful life

Our Ivy

She's getting ever prettier...

more and more clever

You're overestimating her

Shi Jie is right

Really?

I can't sing that well

Ivy sings perfectly

Ivy

Excuse me

Uncle Ting wants to see you, come

Oh yes

When did you arrive, uncle Ting?

How come I didn't notice it?

You didn't see me but I did

When I came...

you were dancing

The song you just sang is very good

... and meaningful too

I learned it in school

Good

Come and dance with me, Guo Liang

Excuse me, uncle Ting

I'll go and attend the guests

Fine. You carry on

Irene, your dance is so awful !

I love it

Ivy

Why did you turn off the music ?

I wish to change the record

But this one is not yet finished

I want to change to a better one

You...

Listen to me, change another one, Irene

Okay, I listen to you

Thank you

Bye...

Thank you

I'm so sorry today, Lily

It doesn't matter

You take a rest early tonight, Ivy

So long

Bye bye

Ivy

What?

I have to go too

You have to go too?

Irene is just a kid

Don't get angry with her

I wouldn't

You go home too

-Bye -See you

Mum, where is Irene?

Upstairs

Irene

What?

I want to talk to you

Me...

Come on

Do you know ...

you were so rude tonight?

I know

You know? Then why did you behave so ?

You want to make me angry?

It seems as if you're bent on beating me

I won't beat you

I want to talk to you

I don't want to listen

Don't go

What do you want?

What I'm saying is for your own good

You should listen

If I were you...

I won't talk too much

I am your sister

I have the right to teach you

You have no right

You are not my sister indeed

What?

What are you talking about?

I said you are not my sister

You are not dad and mum's own daughter

You are adopted...

from Uncle Ting's orphanage

Do you understand?

Irene, you...

You are an orphan

Irene

What nonsense !

Daddy, mummy

Is she telling me the truth?

Go back to your room and sleep

Come on, Ivy

You know your own story

and I can't keep the facts from you now

After I married your mum...

we wanted to have a kid

But being married for three years

... we still didn't have a child

Thus, we went to the orphanage of Uncle Ting

... and adopted you

However, your mother got pregnant the next year

Whether to tell you the truth or not

We are in a dilemma

Why?

We're afraid that you will leave us

You have to know, Ivy

During all these years...

you've become a very important part of us

Daddy and mummy need you

Your sisters need you too

But you told Irene about this today...

We never mentioned to her

How she came to find out... we really don't know !

Why am I not your birth child ?

Don't be sad, Ivy

It's the same

No different

Father

Who?

Ivy, it's me

Jane ? What is it ?

I want to talk to you

Talk tomorrow, it late now

I want to talk now

What do you want to say?

Please don't be too sad, Ivy

Okay

Do you need me to stay with you?

No, you go to sleep

I want to...

Jane

I'm on some tranquilizer & would like to doze off

Listen to me, you go to sleep

Okay

Are these flowers for Ms. Jang?

How much?

Ten dollars

Jane

Good morning, Dad

Come on

You bought the flowers?

To Ivy?

That's right. I know Ivy loves roses

... so I got them for her

How come you suddenly thought of the roses ?

I hope she can get over that thing last night

Forgot...

You are kind

But it's not the right time to buy her flowers

Why?

Come, Jane

You should do what you always do

Don't treat her as a guest

You buy her flowers now;

She may feel uncomfortable

Understand?

Yes, I do

How about the flowers ?

Put it here, okay?

Okay

Jane, Chun Yin

Breakfast time

Jane

Ask Ivy to come and have breakfast

Yes

Jane, why are you here ?

I want to call Ivy for breakfast

Breakfast time, Ivy

Daddy asks you to have breakfast, Ivy

Ivy...

Mum

What?

Mum

What?

You come

What's the matter, Jane?

Jane said

Ivy took sleeping pills last night

-Ivy... -Sister...

-Ivy... -Sister...

Where is she?

When did she go out?

I don't know

Let's find her

Did she leave anything for us?

Sir...

What?

Your phone

Who?

From Mr. Ting

Tell him I'm busy

Take up the call, Chun Yin

Maybe it's urgent

Hello, Shi Jie?

What's the matter?

Did you tell Ivy about her own story?

How do you know that?

She told me

What ? You meet her?

She is now in my office

She is in your office?

Okay, I will tell you later

Please send her home first

Thank you very much

What did daddy say, uncle Ting?

He wants me to send you home first

How about the thing I want you to inquire ?

Relax

I'll tell your father when I find it out

Have breakfast, Chun Yin

and go to work

No, I want to wait for Ivy

You ask Jane to go to school herself

I won't take her to school today

Uncle Ting, I...

It's all right, you did nothing wrong

They won't blame you

Uncle Ting, I...

Take it easy, come with me

Daddy, mummy

Ivy...

Ivy...

Why don't you tell your dad and me...

where have you been in the morning?

Okay... stop asking

Come...

Have your breakfast first

I have no appetite

Did uncle Ting drive you home?

Where is he?

I'm here

Shi Jie, come...please sit...

No formalities

I especially came to drop her back

I still have something to do and have to go back now

Okay

Then let's talk some other day

Okay...

Thank you

Mum, I want...

Say it, my child

What do you want to tell me?

I...

Tell me, Ivy

...whatever it is

Dad, I want...

What?

I wonder if my parents are still alive !

Daddy, would you blame me...

for raising this question ?

How can I ?

It's natural that you should ask

Then where are they?

Someone said that after you were born

... your father died

As to your mother, maybe she is still alive

Can I visit her?

Of course you can

But I have to check where she lives now

Thank you, daddy

Afterall

She is my real mother

Am I right?

Lily is here for school

Pay attention to your lessons

Daddy will check it out

... where your mother is

Thank you, daddy

You eat something first

... and leave for work

Are you still cross about last night ?

You are my best friend, Lily

I don't want to have secret between us

What?

I can't imagine that I have a real mother

Really?

When did you know it?

Last night after you left

They told me

They told you?

Then you should be happy

Why are you looking so sad?

Do you think I should go to see her ?

Sure

In this world mother is the closest of all relations

But ...

Do you know where she is living now?

Daddy said...

he will help me to check

Who?

Is there anyone called Mrs. Liou?

Yes

I am Mr. Jang

A friend of Mr. Ting, the warden of orphanage

Oh, yes

Mr. Ting did call me

Please come inside

Okay

Please sit

Thank you

The place is dirty, please don't mind

It's okay

Houses here are very expensive

It's the same everywhere

Smoke ?

Thank you

Mrs. Liou

The reason why I come here to visit you

I suppose Mr. Ting has told you

I know

About this matter

We'd never have told Ivy

Ivy?

She is your daughter

Ivy

Nice name

She didn't know the truth until yesterday

What did she know?

She knows her history

So she wants to meet you

She wants to meet me? Why?

I'd say that is normal

Children are like this

You don't like her?

Or she...

No, no, don't misunderstand me

We love her and she loves us

But...

Now that she knows she has a biological mother...

she is eager to meet you

Mrs. Liou

Your daughter is very bright and beautiful

I've brought you her photos

If you'd care to have a look ?

I can't believe it

She is my daughter

You should not be so sad, Mrs. Liou

You should be glad

You know...

Ivy will finish her high school this year

It has been twenty years

She must've grown as tall as me, isn't it ?

Would you be happy if she came to see you ?

Happy, of course

But

My husband knows nothing about it

I'd rather if it stays that way

Then, do you mean you don't want to meet Ivy?

No, I sure do

Ask her to be here this...

Saturday afternoon, okay ?

Okay

Let me go with you, okay?

I know you are being kind to me, Jane...

but you being there... it'd be a tad embarrassing

Why?

Your mum is as same as my mum, right?

It's different

Why?

You will know someday

Listen to me

Stay at home

Ivy, Ivy

Can I ask you a question?

Yeah, sure

When will you come back?

I don't know too

Forgive me, Ivy

That night I realised...

I hurt you too much

I would rather you beat me and scold me

I am willing

You promise not to leave us please

Not to leave this home

You know dad and mum love us so much

If you leave us...

they'll be very disappointed, don't you know that?

Ivy, you...

Enough. I understand

Ivy

Daddy

Come

It's natural to love your parents

I have no right and reason to stop you going

But what I'm worrying is your study

... and your lifestyle hereafter

Dad, I want...

You want to live with your mother ?

You can

But I hope you can always come back to visit

... and not forget us

Daddy

Go early

Don't let your mother wait too long

Thank you

Dad, mum, I leave now

Ivy, where are you off to ?

I um, to meet my mother

What are you talking about? Meet your mum?

Mrs. Jang is not at home?

You ask Irene

She will tell you

Bye bye

Feeling sick?

No

Lily

Would you say what I'm doing is right ?

Yes, of course. What's the matter?

Mr. Jang blamed you?

No, had it been that...

they wouldn't have told where my mother is

I'm in torn in a dilemma... sort of

Don't think too much

Meet your mother first

Thank you

Do you want me to accompany you ?

No, I think I'll be fine

Please...

Come in

My child !

Mother

Honey

Mum...

Mum

How have you been, sweetie ?

Fine

Let me make you some tea

No, it's okay

You live here alone?

Come, let's go in

Sit

Time really flies !

You are no more a kid now

If your father didn't have that car accident

and the situation was not so worse;

I won't send you to the...

That's all the past

Don't mention it again

In this case...

I feel I owe you an apology

Julie

You wait here

I won't be long

Who is it ?

A friend's daughter

Didn't you go to the race-course today ?

It's not race-course, it's a bathroom

Cleans you up

Open it and bring me some glasses

Get the playing cards

Come, you sleep for a while

I'm coming

Okay

Brother Sai, so beautiful

Who is it ?

The daughter of Julie's friend

Really?

Who are they, mum?

Friends

Mum, then...

Why did you lie to me, Julie ?

I'm afraid she'd feel embarrassed

Ivy, greet uncle Liou

Uncle Liou

Good

You go and play your cards

... and I will get you wine

Okay

Julie's daughter is so pretty

Man, the Goddess of Wealth has entered your life

Nonsense... come on

It's time to...

go to work now, Julie

I don't wish to go to work today

What... don't wanna work on Saturday, huh ?

How do we get money ?

Don't, don't talk too loud

Shit !

I'll beat you if you don't go to work

Okay, Old Sai, come

I go, I go, I go now

May I beg you a favour ?

What?

Ivy is my daughter

It's after 20 years that I'm seeing her

Please promise me...

not to tell her what job I'm doing

Don't tell her? What do you mean?

I'm afraid she will be hurt if she knows it

... and you have no advantage

Okay, okay

I won't tell her

Go to work

Ivy

Was there an argument ?

Oh, no !

I have to go to work now, Ivy

Work? What is your job?

I work night-shift at a synthetic hair factory

Can you live here for two days, Ivy?

There's a lot we both need to catch up on

Okay, I'll await you here

Come back earlier, mum

I will

Alright then

I go to work now, Old Sai

Go on

All of you should go now

Uncle Liou

Relax. Make yourself comfortable

This is your home

I know

Do you want to eat something?

No, thanks

Okay

Uncle Liou

Mother works in a hair factory; is that hard?

There isn't much money to be made...

but she is happy with her job

Judy, you have a guest. Come

Who is it ?

An old customer

Hello Judy, please sit down

Hello, see you later, bye bye

Hello, how are you?

Fine

How are you, baby?

Fine

When did you come back to Hong Kong?

I came back last night

Cheers

Judy, how about a drink with me ?

Sure

Listen, guy, she is my girl friend

One drink, can't I ?

Listen, Judy. Why you drink with that guy?

Never mind

What 'never mind' ? I've spent money

We're all friends

Boy

Yes, sir

How much ?

Four dollars

Keep it

Thanks

Charlie, come here again

Okay, okay

Bye

Where is Old Sai, Big Head?

At home

It's my fault

I lost in my business

...and I am in debt now

If you want your mother to have a better living

... you'd better help her

Help?

How can I help?

You did mention as your foster father being rich

You can ask him for some money

What are you saying?

Ask him for some money

But...

Silly girl

If they wish well for you, they'd certainly help

Anyway, the bottom line;

If you want your mother to live happily...

you'd better make some money

Ivy

I think you should consider it carefully

... whether you can do it or not

My stepfather asked me to do that

I think that's not good

That's why I asked for your opinion

Do you think they will help me?

You know, if you wouldn't have told me...

...you've a real mother...

it's tough believing uncle Jang ain't your dad

I do believe that they will help you

However at this moment,

approaching them for money for your mother...

Do you think it's appropriate ?

I understand

What can I do now?

Wait

Ivy

You keep this 500 dollars

How can I take your money?

We are classmates and good friends

How can I not to help you?

But...

You keep it

Thank you

No more, no more

You leave first

I leave now

Hey boozard, sit down, sit down

I want to discuss with you

What?

Could you please ask Mr. To...

to lend me 1,000 dollars?

Didn't Julie's daughter give you lots of money ?

Who told you? How much do you think?

500 dollars only

Paid the debts and lost some... it's all gone

You haven't settled Mr. To's debts

I'm afraid if you borrow again...

Stop annoying, you go for me

I'm not blaming you, Old Sai

But you always borrow money; it's not good

I've no alternative

You've a ready made golden goose

Why don't you try to make money from her?

Who are you looking for?

Does Mrs. Liou live here ?

Yes, can I help you?

Is there someone called Ms. Julie Liou?

You're looking for her ?

No, I'm looking for Ms. Ivy Jang

Julie Liou or Ivy Jang?

I'm looking for Ms. Ivy Jang

What is your relationship to her?

I'm her friend

Sorry, no one of that name. You're mistaken

Don't blame me for being big-mouthed

Her boyfriend is looking for her

I think you'd better make up your mind

What can she do?

Brother Sai

Didn't you say that she studied in an English College?

She'd do very well in a bar

Good English, then more foreigners will come

I don't know if she'd agree

Bullshit. Of course she won't

If you...

Uncle Liou

Julie

Where have you been?

We went for some shopping

Didn't you say that you have no money?

Why did she buy so many things?

She has just come...

Okay... you go to work

It's beautiful, mum

Would you want me to put it on ?

Later. I have to go to work

I leave now, Ivy

Don't go out tonight, Ivy

Wait for me

Okay

I go now, Old Sai

Go

That's a good idea

I believe boss will agree

Of course, and he will lend you money too

Take action now, if she doesn't obey...

Old Sai, be quick

You better take action tonight

You're right, you guys have to help me

Of course

Don't let her mother know it

Of course

Old Sai

What are you doing?

What are you doing inside?

None of your business

I have something to talk to manager

What's the matter?

I want to talk to you

Okay

Excuse me

Oh, you must be here

She can work here

How much do you want to borrow?

I want to borrow 3,000 dollars

No problem, but deducting the previous debt...

so 1,500 left

That's okay

Wait

Okay

Count it

Okay

Thank you very much

When will she start working ?

I have to buy her some new clothes first

... so two or three days later

Okay

Thank you very much

Please

Old Sai

What?

Go where?

Business

What business?

The boss asked me to do something

Where is Ivy?

At home

Who?

It's me

Who are you looking for?

Ivy, I'm Guo Liang

Please come in

I recognized your voice at once

Please take a seat

Thanks

How did you find your way here ?

Auntie Jang told me

I had come earlier in the afternoon

But they said there was no such person

I went out with mum to buy something

Maybe they don't know you

You're alone at home ?

Where is your mother?

She left for work

Where does she work?

In a hair factory

Have some tea

Thanks

Ain't very clean surroundings

That's not a problem

Mr. and Mrs Jang in these two days...

have been really sorrowful because of your leaving

I am fine, right?

You can't say such words

In these years, they treated you

... just like part of the family

It isn't fair to leave them just like that

I didn't say that I won't go back to visit them

I know they treat me well

But if one knows...

their parents' living environment is not that good

Does it mean they can't live together?

Don't be sad, Ivy

I know you

And we are friends

I should tell you

To you, this place...

Please, don't mention it

I understand what you're going to say

Ivy...

It's late. You should go back

Okay

Ivy

Please give your mother my best regards

Thank you, I will

Come on

Just a minute, please, honey

What?

What did Old Sai talk to you?

Borrow money only

Let me clarify

I won't return the money for him

Relax, he will be able to pay me back

Where has Old Sai been ?

He went back home

Bullshit. He had something urgent to do

Yes, something urgent

Who is it ?

What do you want, uncle Liou?

Didn't you sleep, Ivy?

I want to talk to you

Okay, you go outside

Let me put on my clothes first

Why do you need to wear it?

What are you doing now?

I want you to listen to me

You can't do that

Help

Mum

Where are you going to?

I want to go home

It's raining heavily outside

Why do you want to go home?

I have to go home

But there's so much business tonight

You'd better serve more customers

Hello, who's calling?

Yes, speaking

Mrs. Liou

What? Ivy hasn't been there?

Did anything go wrong?

Hello, Pierre

Hi, Judy

William

Oh really?

I'll teach him a lesson

What, are you trying to date with her ?

What's the matter ?

You son of a gun

Go and see what happened

Go

Stop

Mum

You bastard

Shit

Mum

Leave me alone

You bastard !

Bitch

I'll die along with you

Mum...

Stop

Ivy...

Guo Liang...I'll manage it

You go after Ivy first

Miss...

What?

Your classmate Ms. Jang

... fainted at the front door

Come, take her inside

Hello...

Yes, I am

What? Ivy is in your home?

That's good

I'll pick her up. Thank you

Where is Ivy, mum?

She's at Lily's house

We'll go pick her up right away

Okay

Are you feeling better now?

Thank you, Lily

What happened exactly ?

Don't be sad, Ivy

Tell me

Maybe I can help

Can I stay at your home for a few days ?

Of course you can

But I've informed Mrs. Jang that you're here

It's strange

Aren't you staying happily with your mother ?

I can't imagine ...

My stepfather is that kind of person !

And I even can't imagine that...

mom would be involved doing that kind of job

What is her nature of work ?

Miss, Mrs. Jang has come

Auntie Jang

Ivy...

Ivy

Sister

Ivy

What happened to you, dear ?

Tell mummy

You told me everything in the past

Why you...

Okay, you come home with me now

I, I don't want to go home

Why? I came here to pick you up...

but you are not willing to come with me

Sister

We grew up together...

but just once I said something wrong

You can't forgive me?

I didn't mean it, Ivy

Listen to mum, come home

Your mother and sister treat you so well, Ivy

I think you should return

I always tell you

I lack this kind of parental love

... and sisters' love

Mrs. Wong, ask Mr. Liou to prepare a car

and send Mrs. Jang home

Yes

You sleep first, Irene

Drink some hot tea

Ivy's back

Guo Liang, thank you

Not at all

You go home first

Let's talk about it later

Okay

Ivy

What was happening to you today?

Why did you run away when you saw...

Guo Liang and me coming ?

Tell me

I don't understand. Are you angry with us

... or you really want to leave us?

Do you know, Ivy

We've missed you so much in these few days

Especially your father

He didn't stay calm...

sometimes when he thought of you;

tears rolled off his eyes

Don't say it, Yuk Wa

You should know what is right or wrong

You think, with that kind of attitude...

would there be anyone to sympathize you?

Ivy, Ivy

What do you want?

I want to leave here

I don't want sympathy

Ivy, don't you have any feelings...

for this family ?

Mum

I know you all treat me well

and you've spent a lot of money raising me

But I hope I can return to you in the future

What are you saying?

I mean

I will return all that money to you in the future

How could you beat her ?

You should understand, Yuk Wa

In these years, we've treated her...

as no difference to Irene and Jane

Not once did it occur to me...

she is not my own daughter

Little did I expect that...

I bring her up, educate her; all because...

we want her to pay us back some money?

She said such words; it really breaks one's heart

All our classmates

Today is the happiest day

We sure are satisfied with our academic results

But more gratifying is the fact that...

we gained lots of knowledge

During today's graduation ceremony...

I realized that...

family is very very important to me

Every one believes that...

having a good family, would make for a good child

However, to compose a good family

... is based on what factors?

I can answer you loudly

It's love, the greatest love

Classmates

We are lucky

Because we all are having in

... a good family

At the time when we hadn't yet realised...

we've had the most sincere

and pure love from our parents;

Whenever we were in pain...

we would call out :

Mum, mum

... hoping she'd there to help us ease the pain

What does it mean?

It means the power of love

The mother's love

lets the children feel pleased and reliable

A father at times may seem very harsh

But their love is in no way less than mother's

When we are being punished harshly

we should have no discontent

... and hope not to hurt his heart again

There are many poor children in the world

They can't enjoy

The fortunate life that we are having

Why?

Because somehow they lost a good family

... lost the love of parents

I'm deeply grateful...

to those parents who love their next generation

They not only love their own children

but also break the past out-dated notions

Be proud of teaching other children

This kind of spirit is mighty great and precious

I believe that those adopted children

... must remember that benignity

Classmates

Don't take for granted that the love of your parents

... is your right and no need to return

Nothing in this world can change...

the love from children to parents

You have the right and responsibility

Let us always remember this phrase :

We need to take action to repay our gratitude...

to our parents, kind teachers & our friends