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It's me! Auntie and I are at the hospital!

Yes.

Who do we know with O blood type, round them up!

Thuong lost so much blood. Just get folks here to test their blood!

Relatives of patient Thuong?

A blood transfusion was needed. But she's resting and stable now.

The scar on her uterus ruptured, but we sewed it.

Subsequent births will be harder...

MY LITTLE GRANDMA

Yes, it's me. Yes, I'm... I'm almost done.

Can I have two more days?

Yes, yes.

Why carry the baby up there?

Thuong?

Thuong!

Here, give her to me.

Here, here, give me. Let me have her.

Grandma's here. Come on, give her...

Grandma's here. Hush, hush...

Grandma's here.

Not locked...

Give me the news.

- How's she? - Well, here is she!

- That's her? - Yes...

Baby's pretty!

But you aren't!

But why was she crying last night? Like a cat with asthma! It scared me!

Fever, Ms. Khanh.

- Really? - Yes.

Typical. And, hey...

I washed these. You just cook them.

And sit! I'm a neighbor, not a stranger.

Just go sit.

Why is this fridge so messy?

But... is she getting better?

Much better, really?

She is, yes?

Here goes...

Now give the baby to me...

Then go and nap, please. You look close to death.

Auntie Hau!

Finally, your door's unlocked!

Where's the tiny miss?

She's sleeping...

How are you doing?

I brought broken rice!

My gods, she's plump!

Her Dad showed up yet?

She's feverish.

She's just a bit warm. You're dramatic, Mom.

I'm already here, so why are you here, too?

And why are you here?

- Visiting Ms. Hau. - So am I!

- I brought food for her. - Me, too, in the fridge.

- Prepared. Top choice. - What? Where?

Oh! How sweet!

My girl always has a response for me.

Your girl has manners.

You speak, I reply.

Rude!

Ty? Hungry, daughter?

Shh! Keep your voice down!

Sleeping baby's right here. Hello?

Come!

Sheesh. See? You see this?

I bought a nice chair for Ty to eat.

Foreign made. Ten times costlier! But they'd rather chase her like a chicken!

- Sitting causes ulcers! - Being a casino fly, you'd know!

Auntie Hau, eat the rice.

I think you've lost quite a few kilos.

Eat up!

You're not a rice person, Mom! I bought you pho and left it at home.

I haven't said anything!

Here, eat. Regain some strength...

- What's that? - Huh?

- Holy heck! - I gave baby oil last night...

And she's coated in it! Stop. Medicated oils aren't a cure-all!

Right, listen up. If you keep hugging her while she's having a fever...

Toss these socks... If she's too hot, she could have a seizure and die!

- Charm! - You, missy...

You know nothing. You're dim. Hey, Ms. Hau?

Listen here, many people now...

think they have a cold... but it's cancer!

What?

You have no charm and no heart, it seems!

That's it. Stop holding her. Go to hospital now!

They may give her Western medicine. Babies can't take it...

- Western meds are good now! - Come on, Mom...

- Give her to me. - Mom!

That's a high fever! Oh... See, this is not good!

Babies would play and cry. Yours is like a rock!

You still want to wait? Get going, hurry!

Mom, enough dramatics!

She's only heating up because of new hair.

Clearly you have no idea!

When did new hair cause fever?

It's new "teeth." But she's toothless, so she is sick!

Come on, Auntie Hau. It's the hospital, but you need a thermos?

I need you to be quiet!

- Hey? Hospital! - Come on!

115, hi-lo. Bet or no?

Watch the home for me...

- Go! - Watch Thuong for me...

Bet hi, 115, then! We'll share winnings!

Here, let me. Let me.

I'll get the baby. I'll get her.

Grandma got you.

Grandma has you and loves you...

If you don't love yourself...

then no one will.

Whatever the reason, you must call. So I can adjust promptly.

Yes...

I've covered for you repeatedly, Hau.

Since Thuong got pregnant and went into labor...

you've pulled many no-shows. Late arrivals, early leaves.

You're affecting everyone!

You even skipped over the audit window!

I think... this just won't do.

You need to find a different job.

I'll focus on things at home for now. My girl and the baby need me.

I'll put accounting matters aside.

Thank you after all this time. Sorry for being disruptive...

and for having to cover for me throughout.

You've been drinking, so now you're late?

A walk a day keeps Death at bay!

Mr. Tu, watch my stall for me.

Grandma.

Oh baby, stay there, I'll come in!

I'm here, I'm here.

Order up, diluted coffee...

Hey, don't swallow, now.

Open up for me, open up. Heavens, you're good!

I made some coffee for the Earth God earlier...

I'll give you one with ice, yeah?

You're doing so well. Last bit now... Don't swallow.

You're so good! Grandma loves you!

Chew the meat, Su. Don't store it.

Two realtors are gone?

They're checking an apartment in District 4, getting back heresoon.

Help, Ms. Khanh. Su holds the food so long.

Hey, baby?

Come now.

Hey, Ms. Hau? Your Thuong... Does she...

Does she sell beers? Is she a "beer maid"?

You'd be deep asleep, but I wouldn't be, and so...

Park here for coffee...

I'd see her right here with a guy.

Hugs and "I love you," or "I love you, too."

She might pass "Baby No. 2" to you and then you're screwed!

One coffee.

Auntie Hau, let me help you.

- What was that? - One iced coffee.

Yes, with ice.

- There, feed her for me. - Huh?

Continue!

- Ty's off to school, Grandma! - Have fun!

My golden Grandchild! Oh, you smell so good!

So good, so good!

She's having her exam today. English speech exam!

Really, as all her classes are in English, her Vietnamese's been rusty!

Give us some English!

Chúc ngày tốt lành!

Cảm ơn rất nhiều!

We'll be going now.

You see that?

The perks of a foreign... I mean, international school!

Worth every coin!

If Ty doesn't make it worthwhile, I'll roast her!

"Worth every coin" indeed. To the point I'm always scolded.

My Grandchild, my investment. Why whine?

Let's be on mute.

I'm so unlucky...

Your kid, Mr. Tu, is proper. As for my Diem...?

Worthless.

Hey?

"Deciphering Dreams, Forging Futures."

- I'll be rich soon, yeah? - And when is that?

- Huh? When, missy? - Soon-ish!

Be specific. I've been the one spending up and down for you and Ty.

- Don't shout, Mom! - Sitting daily causes atrophy.

Dung's my man, he'll take care of...

I swear, had Dung not marry you, a wild dog would!

Dog is his zodiac sign...

Ah, a number!

- Dog. Near-last in the zodiac. 11! - Su's right here!

Always playing hi-lo...

it'll be 451. Bet hi. Play 20,000 VND?

Help me feed her!

Add 51, too, yes? 1451...

- Alright, Ms. Hau? - My realtors are here!

Tasty? Good, yeah?

Hold up! Hold up!

Stop gripping the door, Thuong!

My gods!

Drinking all day and abandoning your kid!

What is it that you do? Being out all night?

You should probably stay at home, I can afford.

You have a kid, you know? Neighbors are saying things.

Chicken's mine, bitches! Let me grab it!

Ghost Month offerings!

Thuong!

Going to yoga, dear? Lovely figure. Nice ass!

Su! Su! Mom?

Su ran off!

You get her in, then. Don't always "Mom" me.

Be careful!

Ghost Month offerings!

Listen up!

Let me light one incense...

Back up... You snatch before me, you're a bitch, yeah?

Slow down, all!

I'm not even done...

- Grandma! - Auntie Hau, Su fell!

What? Su!

Grandma, help!

Mr. Tu, watch my home! What do we do now?

Her arm's broken!

It hurts, Grandma...

I'm here, I'm here...

Love you, love you.

I'm right here. Sorry, child...

We weren't paying attention, Su.

Let me scratch your back.

Where to, now?

- Neck, please. - Neck...

And the head?

Please...

Butt cheeks?

You were good. Doctor said you were good.

Who does Su love most?

Su loves Grandma most.

Who else?

Mama Thuong!

What a good child...

When you grow up, will you care for me?

I will...

- Who's my little treasure? - Me, Su!

Love you!

- Now, Su, be good and sleep. - Yes.

Nice. Now, I'll sing for you...

One golden star Two golden stars

Three golden stars...

Su! Come on, Su!

- Let's go, Su! - Go home, kids...

Your parents are calling!

Su?

- Stay home with Grandma? - No...

It's pouring out!

Your arm's hurting, too.

Can still play!

You still can?

Here, I have some porky pie. Mooncake, too.

- Nope. - Stay and eat with me.

Su! Let's go!

Still going?

Su! Let's go!

My gods! It's raining and we're still parading lanterns, Ms. Hau!

It's fine. Su likes it!

Oh! Heavens! Su has a pretty lantern!

And a Grandma with wings!

Just taking her for a lap, Diem!

Yes, we're parading in the rain! It's fine! We're all fine!

We have food at home, so why are you eating here?

Top-shelf braised fish. Tasty! Savory!

- Ms. Khanh! - Oh, Thuong?

Thought you had left!

Our home's dirty...

You clean it, then.

Money in the basket!

Holy! Do you donate to this "Piety Basket" every day?

I wish! It's more like every month.

That's money for the new padlock.

So when I'm home, I can open it. You don't need to stay up and wait.

Can't manage you like that.

Are you managing her now, though?

Hey, doll! Yes, a new padlock is needed.

Otherwise you'd bang and shout. We couldn't sleep.

Also... when you kiss boys, kiss on silent mode.

My room's upstairs, but I could hear "smooch smooch" nightly!

When did I smooch?

Last night! I couldn't sleep, it was loud!

Craving kisses, Mom?

Rude.

- Are you a spy? How'd you know? - I just use my ears.

What's that?

Rice and soup... These sesame balls were just lying there.

You let her eat your snacks and she'll reject school lunches.

- What was that? - School lunches.

Wait, "school"? Are you insane?

She's tiny, she can't go there.

And every teacher has to care for 30 kids. Su will be ignored.

Her arm's still broken! And I was nearby at the time!

- Other kids will break her other arm! - No, it's when the same arm breaks.

Doubly broken arm will hurt more!

- The hell...? - I agree with Thuong!

If a child's of age, they must go to school.

At school, with 20 or 30 kids, she'll learn about struggling and survival!

Because look at you two. All comfy and cooped up!

See my Ty? In the proper conditions, no one can surpass her!

No one can beat you or yours! You're number one, Mom!

Am I wrong? Is there another kid on this block with expert English?

All that English, that international cla...

You're never near your kid, so stop refuting me!

- You watch it! - I must go do yoga now. I'm too fat!

Fat? No!

- Yes! - Look there. "Fat" is her.

You're fit! Holy cow, hot, too!

And these hips? They don't lie!

Stop cooking rice, Mom.

I've been gaining weight. I must take a yoga class now.

I'll eat!

Eh! Nice lipstick color.

I'll buy you one, Ms. Khanh.

No, I'd look like a demon!

Did you swap daughters at birth?

I wish I did!

You're the best, Ms. Khanh...

Mr. Tu?

Spend money and hire someone...

Hunching like that can get you paralyzed - stat.

- Boss Khanh? - Yes, what?

Flash sale, District 4 plot!

- Really? I knew that'd happen! - Come with me.

Also, stop sweeping! You'll blow our fortunes away!

- She's making a killing, huh? - That's how we pay Ty's tuition!

Two bright gold stars...

Three bright gold stars...

They light up the sky...

Then four stars out...

And then there's the fifth...

And now there are six Up on high!

Good job!

Hey, Su?

Go to school, yeah?

What's "to school," Grandma?

That's where you'll study, meet a teacher, have friends...

The teacher has many new songs...

Not like me. I only know one or two.

Yeah?

Yes! That sounds nice...

- Grandma! - Stop...

Grandma!

Grandma!

Grandma!

Come on, stop now...

Su, listen up. Go inside.

Su, Su!

Get to class now. Grandma will pick you up later, yeah?

Grandma!

- Stop it... - Grandma!

- I don't want to go to school! - Come on...

- No! - Shush now...

Hi, Teacher?

She's more than I can handle.

- Just get her home. - Yes...

She'll be fine after a week.

Right...

Why'd you cry so much? Come on, let's go home.

We... we'll come back tomorrow, miss?

She's more emotional than the kid...

- Is the cotton candy good? - Yes, it is.

Good enough for school tomorrow?

Just tomorrow.

That's good.

Su, be good for me.

Yeah? Hit the books, so later, you can work.

But I don't like school.

Wait, let me put some color on you!

Just a bit more!

Want to paint? Come sit!

Can we move over here, please?

How's the painting coming along?

All smiles now!

Let's take a photo. Teacher, can we both have one?

Yes! We've been dying for a photo!

Smile! My boy looks so nice today...

Your hair also looks great...

Why did Mom not come to play with me, Grandma?

I believe she...

She... she was busy. She got work.

Hey...

- Did you have fun today? - Yes! I did.

Really?

I love you! Come on.

Right after Tet, school will start again. Please don't forget!

My gods. "Please don't forget"...

Ordering me. What a pro!

- How will you help me when I'm older? - I will sell coffee.

Coffee money... won't help me much, child.

You must study hard. Become a doctor or engineer. Then you'll help me!

Cheers!

Diem? Su won some... candy.

Ms. Hau?

- This is new. - Just got it done!

Ms. Hau? Feast. My home.

Hey, Su?

Oh I get your gift early for Lunar new year!

It's Tet, but you're still flying out?

Heavens, I'll be all alone!

One, two, three...

Hey, Su?

Bath time.

Bath and change.

Come on.

With me.

I drew this!

Su drew it for Mom?

Heavens, it's so pretty.

My precious girl. Give me a kiss!

Can't even give her a proper kiss...

Acting like European...

After work, will you be home or no?

Today I'm "all play, no work."

- Stop being home, then. - I wish I could!

Come on, bath time. If I stay, it's arguing time.

What's with your hand?

I fell.

- Really? - Ran and fell.

Did Teacher tell you to say so?

I'll call her and ask.

If you did fall, why didn't she call?

And we're off!

The school should've called me!

Does it hurt, Su?

You stealing my man?

Take this, bitch!

People are beating Thuong up, Ms. Hau!

What...?

Beating who?

Stealing my husband. Take this, bitch!

Break it up!

You open up.

Open your damn mouth and answer me...

How can I live with you now?

Just so that you're satisfied?

I'm even more shameful now!

Back then, you came home with a belly. And you said...

"Take her in... Don't worry, guys will still want me!"

Su came out, and no guy was around!

So now you're stealing someone's man? Got his wife to come and smack you!

I had no idea he was married!

You're no damn baby, so you should know!

At the very least, know how to read people!

This was far from the first time!

Please feel some shame! She came to our home!

What have I told you?

I've taught you, every day...!

Every day, I counted!

Today, the next and the next!

Did you listen to me at all?

What do you want, Mom?

I do listen to you.

That thing about Su's Dad.

I loved him. Wanted to marry him!

He was not a one-night stand!

But you'd remind me about him, over and over!

You keep on suffocating me!

That was so long ago!

You wouldn't let it rest!

Clearly none of my lectures clicked!

Had you focused on your studies, you'd turn out fine.

I wouldn't need to shout!

You popped out a baby, so care for it!

I wanted to abort her, you said no. So there she is!

You could not abort her then.

If I hadn't stopped you, you wouldn't be alive!

An abortion four months in is deadly!

Guess I should've fucking died! Why live to be scolded on the daily?

I'd often have no clue how to talk with you, Mom.

Your idea of being "proper" or "decent"... I have no clue, really.

You even hate that I'm working.

But what do you think I do?

You think I'm a whore?

The neighbors say so, then you believe so?

Are you that gullible?

Don't you trust your own kid?

However, if...

you feel that having me here...

will bring you shame...

or give you nothing to be proud of?

Then I'll leave!

There's none to be proud of. Get the hell out!

- I'll leave. - Go on!

- I'll do as you please! - Get out right now!

[New summer]

Grandma, you're taking too long...

Hurry, Grandma, or I'll be late!

- It's already tied up! - It's a mess!

Ty? Eat your greens!

Coffee, Ms. Hau!

Your shoes comfy, Ty?

Good shoes!

These shoes!

Linh flew them back home. Only my grandchild has them!

Su? When I'm free, I'll buy you a good pair, yeah?

I'll buy you new shoes.

- I feel so... sorry for Su. - As if only you can buy shoes.

Let me buy them!

I got Su here late. It's not her fault.

Tardy: Hoai Phuong, Class 4B.

I'll explain to Teacher.

I've told you many times, but you're always slow!

Someone's like a hag today!

Number 43...

- Got your number? - 43.

- What are you? - Only child.

- Zero and 43. - I said "only," not "zero."

- You have "zero" siblings, dummy! - Genius, Diem!

Let's bet on 43. Alright?

- Drawing's later today. - You'd lose again. Forget it.

- But I'll win... - Diem?

I'll withdraw from the "hui."

No. It's not your turn to collect from the group loan.

How can that be? I've waited two rounds!

You've... chipped in less than others.

And this "hui" round is withdrawn.

- Fine. Bet on 44 for me? Twin deaths. - How much?

Say... 10,000 VND.

So, 44, 10 thousand. Withdraw next month!

- Just chill. Money transferred yet? - Already, boss!

You must be burning up?

Wear this cool silk to cheer you up.

Why is it so green?

You're old, wear bright colors to look livelier!

"Thank you!"

I'll wear later.

She could never say thanks...

Auntie?

It's Thuong! She had a glow-up. Complete change, inside out!

When she was here, she's ugly. Just like you. But now...?

She's a beauty. Did she lift her butt? It looks perky!

Mr. Tu? You're not sweeping today?

No, I have good news.

New wife?

My Linh's getting married!

Huh? She caught a guy?

- Yes, a Westerner. - Westerner?

Yes. German.

- German? - Hm!

So does that mean you'll rest in peace in Germany?

That's not nice...

I did say "in German," as in you'll live abroad...

Not "rest in peace."

She's handling my paperwork now. Soon I'll ask you to sell my home.

What's all this loitering?

I'm running my stall here. Realtors, you've been here since dawn!

Menopause.

Leave, free up seats!

Just wait, she'll be cheerier.

Move away!

Like me here!

Mr. Tu.

You're tall, help me hang this up.

Help me, man.

You go too, get the cake for me.

How can I when it's yet the time? Should I help them pipe the cream, too?

- This painting is in the way... - Just "love, luck and life"!

I see it's a gift for your husband. He died, though? He got two out of three.

Forget him. Can't you stick it upright, man?

I'm still estimating. Estimating. Estimating.

I spy two lovebirds...

So graceless! Rude!

- Down, by the kid's photo! - Ah, screw this.

So feisty.

You're more drama queen than top student!

What kind of Tech class... that asks you...

to buy these costly beads?

I am a good student!

[Report Card English Exam - 81/100]

Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you.

Happy birthday, happy birthday. Happy birthday to Su!

- Why blew out her candle? - Sorry!

- Open your gifts! - I love this!

My girl Linh bought it for you!

International flight attendant bought local toy!

- Gods, Ms. Khanh... - Rude, Mom...

I'll open the big one!

Yes, it is mine. The biggest of the block!

- Nice! - You're a princess!

Happy birthday!

In English, Ty. English.

Chúc em tuổi mới vui vẻ và hạnh phúc.

Say thank you in English now!

Cảm... ơn.

Good work...

That's a basic reply!

Rude...

Oh, there's one more gift!

Ah, no, that's fine. Let's eat.

- Open it. - No, eat first.

It's Auntie Diem's gift. Open later!

Like, late at night. In the dark. For better effect.

- I'll open it now. - Yes, open it.

No, no... Stop...

Stop!

What is it?

- Clippers. - To hang clothes?

No, these are hair clippers.

Su, grab your beaded bracelets. To gift them!

Gift them! Here you go.

So everyone has a gift!

- Sharing is caring, Su. - Dung! Come save your wife.

Diem needs saving!

When did I call for help?

- It's your birthday, Su? - Yes!

- Happy birthday! - Grandma's gift!

Oh, what is Grandma's gift?

It's a watch!

How nice!

- Hey, Diem? - Yes?

- My part for the group loan. - Ah, thanks, Auntie Hau.

- Auntie? - What?

Your pool in our "hui" group loan? It's already big.

Want to withdraw?

For what?

Just withdraw.

No, I want my pool to grow more.

Sure...

That's fine.

Diem!

Second thoughts?

Ty's international school... Is it costly?

Of course, it's costly. It's "international"!

Monthly... let's see... 10-something millions.

So yearly, then, it is... 100-plus million VND.

There's transportation fees, too.

I force Dung to leave work early to pick her up and save costs.

Why do you ask?

Just so I know.

So I can add things up.

My Su is a good student!

She deserves to go to a good school.

Skip those global schools!

Look at me and Thuong. Thriving as life school graduates!

Think carefully, though. She must stick with the curriculum.

If she returns to Vietnamese schools midway?

It'll be difficult. She'll suffer.

Please tell your child to not craft these and sell them in school?

She said they were for Art class!

Art class only asks for one or two bracelets.

It's just for fun. Selling for fun.

But she's not focusing on her studies.

Her last exam grade was below average.

I think... you're mistaken, Headmistress.

She showed me her report card. I saw only 8s.

Please, look.

[Average]

Also, Phuong. She...

She what?

She'd get into fights.

I don't think so. I know my Grandchild, she's kind!

Stop your ass! Say that again!

Su!

Students, gather for end-of-year show's rehearsals...

Just kids being kids!

Su!

I'd bleed and sweat to care for you!

Why are you... focusing on being a seller and not a student?

Why, Su?

You even forged my signature!

Rewrote your report card, too. Did you, Su?

If your friends say bad things, you let me know!

I'll talk with the teachers.

If not me, then you tell them. Why fight people, then?

Huh?

You'll just lie there now?

How many hits did you throw?

So many, but he was fast so I couldn't finish him.

Run faster next time so you can "finish him"...

Su!

You orphan brat!

Hey!

Ms...

Su was wrong to pick a fight...

But you heard what he said to her?

Don't ever let him say it again!

Or else I'll make a scene!

Let's go home!

Thank you all, kin and friends, of bride and groom...

for coming here...

to celebrate...

the wedding of...

my only daughter.

I've been a single father, and now she's to be married...

She'll be happy.

As a parent, I should be, too!

Oh, he's crying...

Her man's a Westerner! Stop crying, it's a blessing!

I...

You'll be richer, so smile wider!

Toughen up!

The ring is too tiny!

My English is poor... Linh, please tell him...

that he should care for you just as I have been.

Grandma.

The bride and groom look so pretty!

Su, you better eat... to be as tall as Linh.

So then on your big day...

- you'll look pretty in an ao dai, too. - Sure.

"Sure" my ass...

Say "yes."

Yes.

Sleep now.

[No more autumn]

- Where is Diem? - Let us in.

Diem took all our money and ran!

What's this, Ms. Van?

Find a way to pay us, you hear me?

- Come out, Diem! - Diem!

Mom!

Mom!

Please save me this one time, Mom.

The times before I bet on bad numbers, so I owed people.

This time, someone embezzled the group loan. So I defaulted.

My work was proper, Mom.

Please save me, Mom.

Mom, I ran out of solutions.

If you don't save me, I'll die. I'll die, Mom!

I'll die!

I promise you, this is the last time you'll bail me out.

If it happens again... it's fair for a truck to run over my brains, Mom.

- Don't say things like that. - Help me pay the debts, Mom.

I have no more money.

No, I know you have some. You still do. Save me, Mom!

I beg you!

They have been hounding me, Mom!

If you don't save me, how will my family live, Mom?

How will Ty live, Mom!

If you've run out of money, then...

Then you sell this house! Sell it and clear my debt, Mom!

This house will be mine anyway. When you die, it'll be mine!

Why are you so heartless, Mom?

You want me to die, do you? Look, I'll die right now!

Is this a tantrum?

As if shaming me hasn't been enough...

now you have to wail for Ty to hear?

She is still young.

She has futures and friends.

Can you think of her, please?

Don't you ever think of me, Mom?

You don't think of your daughter, so why should I think of you?

Mom...

This is the last time...

I promise... I promise, Mom... This is the last time.

My biggest fear is a promise from you.

It's like you're in my life just to waste my money!

Is that it?

I've saved you over and over.

You've taught me one thing...

is that you will never change.

I'll remember this...

That you'd rather save this home...

If I'm dead, you better have no regrets.

Keep that in mind.

Ms. Khanh.

Have you eaten yet?

And how are you?

Would you like some congee?

Save your strength. Save your strength...

Diem was wrong for this.

Before she did anything...

she should have notified you...

I've been contributing to her group loan.

But now...

I think...

Seeing debtors flooding in like that...

How about...

You go home.

I'll still cook something for you.

Dung!

- Where's Diem? - She...

You two would never take from me, wouldn't you?

Please tell her to pay me back. She told me to withdraw, but I said no.

She... she will pay me back, right?

- Why... why are you silent? - I...

My gods! Your Mom and I...

We are like sisters! I see you and Diem like...

are my own kids! I was saving for Su's school...

Dung, if Ty can go to school, so can Su! Come on!

You can't treat me like this!

Even if... if you're in trouble...

you should have told me!

You and your wife can't... be this goddamn cruel to me!

You only... saved your own skin. Should have told me. And paid me back!

I'm right next door. You can't just...

All's gone home, sis.

Why didn't you pick me up? I had to walk home, so exhausted.

Stop being my driver, then!

You'd make me late and keep calling my nickname Su. So embarrassed.

I didn't teach you to be disrespectful!

Grandma, come down and eat.

You eat.

[Stop using gas stoves!]

[Make sure you press the button]

[Separate raw and cooked Don't eat leftovers]

[Winter shall pass]

Here.

Was at the market, Ms. Khanh?

Bought any fresh greens?

I got one bag.

- Off to work, Dung? - Yes.

I'll be home late. Don't hold dinner.

Hiya, Grandma!

You bought outside drinks? I run a drink stall, too, you know?

Durians, Auntie Hau!

No, the kids wouldn't want that.

All they want is milk tea...

Small seeds! From Cai Mon!

We'll be out of shade C01! It's a hot buy. Only two left.

If I had money, I would've restocked already!

I ordered 20 avocado masks.

Now sign in to that anon account to order C04 and C21.

Seed some comments, too!

Bye, Grandma! I'm going!

Ms. Hau, I'm paying you.

- All good? - Yes, I got it.

I'll have five today.

- Hello, Grandma. - Hi.

I have an event to interpret tonight.

Don't hold dinner for me.

Sure. And don't drink too much.

We're going, Grandma.

Goodbye, Ms. Hau.

Fun day at work, you two!

Considerate...

He's kind!

But it's in my family's genes to bully the men.

Ms. Khanh.

Could I have a bit of your time later on?

See you.

Yes, use me for "gua sha," but then go see a doctor...

You might have something worse.

By default, you'd run to doctors...

If I have a cold, "gua sha" or some oil will do!

Don't be careless.

Like Ms. Van, our broken rice friend.

In the morning, she was still cooking. By evening, she was cold.

She's been gone for a year, huh?

No!

It's been three!

What is with your memory?

- Three years! - Yes, full three years.

- Where now? - Here, right here.

And so...

Take a good care for yourself.

so you can live and look after the kids.

They'd be alone if you die.

Su would be worse off if I die.

You are lucky. Ty is all grown up.

What's her job again?

- What is it? - Interpreter.

- Perks of international schooling. - Makes sense!

Is her salary good?

Good enough.

She's helping me with the home and all.

I'm glad she's helping, but she'd be home so late...

Comes with the job.

Being home late...

causes folks to talk up and down. But I just let them.

At least a proper boy drives her to work and back. Here, now?

Yes.

You're all red now.

Su is ignoring her studies. She's selling... something?

Young people today only care about money and profits.

But let them be!

Let life give you lemons Or peaches. Let them be.

All done. You're all red.

I feel so much lighter now.

Go to the Doctor's later. "Gua sha" isn't a cure-all.

- So light... - You bought sesame balls?

Got them this morning.

You're not... dialing back on sugar?

Here.

Here you go. Bought them just this morning.

Your hand's all oil.

No, this hand. This one's clean.

Enjoy!

Why diet, right? Life's too damn short.

- Bit greasy, but never mind. - Let it be!

Can I pick your starfruits? I'll fry them with shrimps.

I'm craving it.

I have plenty in the fridge. The ones on the tree are sour.

Some from the fridge, then.

Clean your room, missy.

You're a lady so try to--

I know...

Durians again? They'll stink up the fridge.

These are a new crop or breed. Small seeds and whatnot.

I'm full already. You go ahead and eat.

My belly is already stretched.

All that bread and sesame balls? Of course it's stretched!

You'd eat greasy stuff, then you'd cough and be gassy!

Please let me be. I bought them for you to try, too.

I don't want to. I'll toss them later.

Hey...

Don't be wasteful. It's food, not trash.

They're mine, I'll eat them.

Yes, Panda?

Ah... which stock?

OK!

Please don't be out late!

Ms. Khanh, you want some durian?

What? Durian will be a doozy at this hour! It's late!

"Small seeds," my ass...

I'm home, Granny.

Why wait when we already have clients?

Cut the middleman! Import things ourselves!

Money, mister?

On our own, profits are ours to own. Stock proportionate to sales!

We'll talk later.

Who was that on the phone?

Panda.

I don't think he's proper.

Define "proper," please?

He's still of school age. But he only talks business. It's strange.

There are so many college students. They graduate and they're jobless.

But look at us. We're studying and working. We're really OK!

We'll import our own goods soon.

Hey! That's risky.

Selling for fun, that's alright.

Focus on your studies.

Finish college for me, work for a few years,

then marry and have a baby.

Granny?

I have a plan...

Invest in me.

Or loan me some money.

I guarantee you, Granny... In seven days, I'll pay it all back.

We'll make a profit.

No.

Firstly, are you sure your items will sell?

Secondly, your business is small. And you are too young.

Can you compete with the experiened ones?

Thirdly, for items that don't quite sell...

can you clear out the backlog?

Why do you think we can't compete?

We've been selling for years. We're not newbies!

Why talk down on us?

The thing here is you're so stubborn!

Before I could say a thing, you'd talk me out of it!

Get out of your comfort zone!

Because of you, your coffee stall stays tiny!

I'll also say it again...

Don't enter my room. I'll clean my own mess!

Sure... Do as you please!

But do study hard, please.

Then get to college. Don't bounce around and--

"And be like Mom," right?

I hate it when you compare me to Mom!

We can't stay small forever.

Can't let them talking down on us!

And so? I told Granny already. Adults never get us.

I know who is Thu's supplier.

If we import them ourselves, we can open our own shop...

just like hers!

- So we're owners? - With our own brand!

We'll take the supply. Rebrand the items.

- Can't be that easy. - Yep!

The supplier asks us to buy, at least, a thousand samples.

New business standards!

You and I, 50-50.

Sounds OK?

Wanna be an "owner"?

Fortune favors the bold!

You prove to your Granny, now!

Su!

Hm!

Prepare...

to bear witness, Granny.

Wow!

Open up please, Granny.

Ty is still at work.

She's fine.

I told you... Just find a new job. Stop worrying.

Everyone's struggling. Why worry?

I don't think I can visit you this time.

I have to wait for the call from the new job. I can't go!

Mom's in the living room.

Take care darling.

Don't come here again.

Stop wasting your time.

Ms. Khanh!

Huh?

Dung isn't going to work?

He got fired.

Times are tough.

Come...

You see Hai there?

Don't stare...

- He cried. - Oh, damn...

Cried?

Don't stare!

I'm not. I'm using my peripherals.

Has he ordered any coffee?

He has, but he hasn't taken a sip!

Just a "girl mad at boy" thing.

Ms. Hau, Grandma. I'll go to work now.

Kiddo?

They said, "Better to be a fighter than a lover."

You have to fight to feed her love.

One more drink, sweetie?

You have beer, Grandma?

Please excuse me.

Bye, Granny and Ms. Khanh!

Didn't Su just open up a shop or store and whatnot?

Did she?

It's... right here.

Is that it?

I didn't see this on my Feed.

Allow me to shake Mr. CEO's hand and start this venture!

We'll win big. We must!

Final check-in at this store!

I've found a proper guy.

I'll move abroad with him.

I'll send money back, for Su's college fund.

We have enough.

Keep your money.

Hey, Granny.

Su?

Yes?

Stove ran out of gas.

Ah, I'll call the gas people.

And...

your Mom was here.

Su...

You don't have anything to say to me?

No, Granny.

Yes, I know that.

Give me around... two or three weeks.

When I have it, I'll pay it.

Yes, I heard you.

Thank you...

We're here, miss.

Grandma!

Good gods. Come in!

You drank again!

Come, come. Sit over here. Goodness me...

Work was fun today. So fun!

Hanging with boys...

Ain't got time for them!

I don't wanna love. I just wanna help Grandma...

Go to your room. Come on!

I love you, Grandma.

You love me most, yes?

You've been hanging on...

haven't you?

But I don't think I can any longer.

Not anymore!

Come tomorrow, all will be well!

I can't do it!

- Come upstairs! - I'm useless, Grandma.

I'm sorry!

Grandma. Grandma...

Yes, yes... I'm here, I'm here.

- Grandma... - I'm here.

Ms. Khanh?

Moon's bright tonight...

Let's go to a temple.

When is Ms. Hau back?

In a few days. What's wrong?

Coffee's terrible...

[Heading to the temple. Back in two days.]

[Enjoy your trip, Grandma.]

How awesome it is to have a Grandma!

Since we're still poor, let's use this space as our base.

Later, we'll find somewhere bigger!

Copy, Mr. CEO.

Could you call the supplier and check our shipment's status?

The number you've dialed is unavailable...

Anxious already?

No.

Now, I'm not thinking about anyone. No anxiety at all.

Letting it be!

How is your Diem, Ms. Khanh?

Well, she...

She and Dung would still phone each other.

She's running a small hair salon.

She hasn't talked to me since.

I guess I must sell the house.

Clear the debt for good.

I bring up Diem...

because I care for her.

Not to remind that I've lost money.

Before, I held on to the house to pass it to Ty.

Her own place to study...

so then she'll get a degree and a job.

But now I see that...

she is really struggling.

I don't think she can manage the home.

And as for Diem and Dung...

they just don't... see each other often.

Marriage like that... will not last.

I say screw it.

I'll sell!

Let the home go...

Use the money for the debts, then divide what's left for them.

So all my children will stay together.

That sounds like a good plan.

I've been thinking...

Back then...

when I'd just refuse to sell the home...

and let Diem be like that...

Was... I too cruel?

At least the home remains.

And Ty has a bit of wealth.

As for Su.

She stole from me.

Hang on.

Really?

She stole my gold.

No way...

But that gold...

was meant for her anyway.

Looking back...

was I wrong?

Should I have given it when she asked for money?

You said she'd have it, ultimately.

So why be regretful?

I've wronged both of my girls.

Had I not kicked Thuong out...

then maybe she could help Su now.

That'd be better.

Stop...

Clearer the past, louder the pain.

Let it all be.

Kids can be really...

rude!

We're too old now. Look after ourselves.

Let it go.

I fear that if I die...

no one will care for Su and Thuong.

What the... Hey, now!

You're thinking too much now.

You have a durable look about you.

Paleness on your face, you can live up to 100.

"Pale face" but "100"?

Wherever you go now, I'll follow you.

- Promise? - I'm letting it all be!

Good. Let it all be!

[Coming home yet, Grandma?]

She's hurt around the brain, thus affecting cognition.

She's ordered to stay here for treatment and observation.

Injuries around here...

could impact her memory and ability to perform life processes.

Hey, Su? Grandma woke up. Go get the Doctor.

- Granny! - Hurry!

Doctor!

Ms. Hau?

Ms. Hau!

You're awake?

Come on, now. Look at me! This way!

Holy moly... Look at you!

I must say... you're coated in luck!

Honestly, I thought you were gone.

But now... this is better!

Don't ever think of heavy stuff again. Forget the death talk!

Oh, if you could see yourself. Look at you! Lovely!

I told you. A pale face means you'll reach 100!

Alright. Stop lying here. Let's go home, yeah?

Lying here won't help anyone. All the kids are waiting!

I'm all fine now. Much lighter! Let's go home!

Mom.

Ms. Hau's visiting, Mom.

Everyone is well now.

Only you are missing, Mom.

Mom!

Give me something to reply to, Mom.

Mom.

Scold me, please.

Shout at me.

Mom...

Say anything... Mom?

Be good, Grandma...

Grandma, Grandma.

Eat a spoon for me!

Come on. A few more to go!

Few more spoons. My Grandma's great!

Eat up, eat up.

Grandma's amazing! Open up now!

Wow, you really open up. Excellent!

Sesame balls! We'll have some later, alright?

I have school now. I'll buy sesame balls later.

[Congee in kitchen, warm up for her. Meds at 4:30. Watch her in restroom.]

Do you miss me, Mom?

Many times, I'd want to visit you.

But I'd have no idea where to start.

Many times, I'd want to call you.

Just to ask how you're doing.

But I'd feel a lump in my throat.

And I couldn't say it out.

I also couldn't look at Su.

I'm afraid she doesn't want to speak to me...

I don't think she'll ever see me as her Mom...

He really loves me, Mom.

What do I do now...

Your shoulder's all red, Grandma.

A bath, then?

Take a bath now. Then, we'll eat something.

Bread with milk?

Raise your hand for me.

This was Tet in kindergarten. Remember, Grandma?

Here's me kissing you. Isn't that cute?

I was 1 year old here...

You made me this dress.

I love this teddy here.

Remember?

I'll play the clip for you.

Here.

Watch me sing.

One golden star Two bright gold stars...

Sing with me.

Three bright gold stars They light up the sky

Then four stars out...

Up... high...

I must tell you this, Grandma...

I'm sorry, Grandma.

I'm sorry, Grandma!

Order up!

Have some bread, Grandma.

- Your Grandma makes the stall better! - Was the coffee I made bad?

No, I meant her presence.

- One iced coffee. - Got it!

- Su, help me out. - Wait for me, Grandma.

Give us a minute.

- One tea and flan. - Here, let me help.

- Want me to help? - No, just sit.

Tasty?

Two young teens... can't match one old lady!

They're really bad.

Don't give her coffee. Sir! Let me do it.

Hey, Auntie Thuong!

Hello.

I bought sesame balls for you.

Grandma, eat this now. I'll give you them later.

- 25 thou for you! - Good.

Here, sesame balls!

Your favorite!

I'm really lucky, Grandma! I'm making a killing!

You'll need yogurt with that.

That's nice. Tasty, tasty!

Here's your order.

[Have you thought about it, babe? Moving abroad?]

[We still have the application to do. No time to lose.]

Thank you so much!

And... we have two flans left.

Take a bite. Then we'll take a walk.

We've been doing so well!

This was the way to my kindergarten.

Remember, Grandma?

We've just gone past it.

Back then, I hate school.

You had to come pick me up.

Bought me cotton candy, too.

Do you remember?

- Is the cotton candy good? - Yes, it is.

Good enough for school tomorrow?

Just tomorrow.

Su, be good for me.

Yeah? Hit the books, so later, you can work.

But I don't like school.

Su will sell coffee!

I have school now.

Sesame balls later?

I'll buy durian ice cream, too!

I'll go now. You stay home with Mom.

Did you hear what she called me, Mom?

Whatever you want for dinner, I'll make it, alright?

Thuong.

Go marry...

I'll pay... for the wedding.

Grow your belly.

People'd laugh at you.

Go marry...

Hi darling.

I have something to share with you.

I won't move abroad.

I want to stay... and care for Mom and Su.

I'm not there, I'm here. Eat now.

Eat up. Ah!

So good!

Two more spoons. Two more. Look at Su.

Almost there.

Amazing!

Last spoon now.

Push up a bit, Grandma...

I'll rub oil to keep you warm.

Auntie Hau.

Remember me?

Diem.

How dare they say you have memory loss!

I'm paying back the money I owed you.

I know you're mad at me, Auntie Hau.

But I ran out of options.

I'm so sorry, Auntie.

Hey, Su!

I'm also very sorry.

This money here...

Grandma's been saving it for your college.

Only now could I return it.

Keep it now.

"Rude!"

"Let it all be!"

Keep looking after your Grandma, Su!

Don't live with regrets like me.

I'm sorry, Auntie Hau. I am so sorry.

Su?

Su...

Who's my little treasure?

It's Su.

[Coffee debt - April 2011]

[Nguyen Le Hoai Phuong - May 11th, 2008 Weight: 2 kg]

[Writing assignment]

[Self-reflection paper]

You orphan brat!

Su was wrong to pick a fight...

But you heard what he said to her?

Don't ever let him say it again!

Or else I'll make a scene!

- How will you help me when I'm older? - I will sell coffee.

Coffee money... won't help me much, child.

- Your butt is in my face! - Move, Mr. Tu!

Come here, Mr. Tu. Let Diem and Dung sit here.

- Sit next to your crush here. - Wait, what?

- Auntie Hau. - Oh!

There she is!

Grandma's here at last!

She has arrived!