1 00:00:01,210 --> 00:00:02,640 Take it, 2 00:00:03,010 --> 00:00:04,610 take care of it, 3 00:00:05,510 --> 00:00:06,110 put it in a cage, 4 00:00:06,610 --> 00:00:07,850 and love it. 5 00:00:08,550 --> 00:00:10,780 Love it with all your heart. 6 00:00:11,650 --> 00:00:14,550 But if it wants to leave, 7 00:00:14,750 --> 00:00:17,320 if it wants to fly far away, 8 00:00:17,920 --> 00:00:19,590 don't stop it. 9 00:00:20,390 --> 00:00:21,530 Let it go. 10 00:00:22,490 --> 00:00:24,030 Let it fly. 11 00:00:24,700 --> 00:00:26,930 Because if it truly loves you, 12 00:00:27,470 --> 00:00:29,770 it will come back to you. 13 00:00:29,930 --> 00:00:33,700 At the count of ten, you should all hide again. 14 00:00:33,870 --> 00:00:35,170 One... 15 00:00:35,340 --> 00:00:36,340 Two... 16 00:00:36,510 --> 00:00:38,240 - It's hard, isn't it? - Three... 17 00:00:38,410 --> 00:00:42,150 But I learned about it at a young age. 18 00:00:42,780 --> 00:00:44,880 The liberating kind of love. 19 00:00:47,720 --> 00:00:49,350 Come on, Tatang. 20 00:00:49,520 --> 00:00:52,190 Why did you startle me? 21 00:00:52,360 --> 00:00:54,220 We're playing a game. 22 00:00:54,390 --> 00:00:55,860 I'm playing too. 23 00:00:56,260 --> 00:00:58,400 - Dad's going to join us. - Yes, I am. 24 00:00:58,560 --> 00:01:00,300 You didn't say anything. 25 00:01:00,500 --> 00:01:02,870 - You didn't say anything. - Now he's it. 26 00:01:03,330 --> 00:01:05,040 - Kids! - Hey, it's Mom. 27 00:01:05,200 --> 00:01:06,240 Hey, Rona. 28 00:01:06,400 --> 00:01:08,210 My U.S. visa has been approved. 29 00:01:08,370 --> 00:01:11,910 I can now work in the U.S.A.! 30 00:01:17,680 --> 00:01:19,980 Your mother will be living stateside. 31 00:01:21,350 --> 00:01:23,650 Dear, I hope you will understand. 32 00:01:23,920 --> 00:01:26,690 Once all my documents in the U.S. are in order, 33 00:01:26,860 --> 00:01:28,060 once I get a job, 34 00:01:28,230 --> 00:01:31,730 I will petition for you, your dad and Tiffany to join me. 35 00:01:31,900 --> 00:01:33,860 What's a petition? 36 00:01:34,030 --> 00:01:37,070 It means you will ask the country's government for permission 37 00:01:37,240 --> 00:01:41,000 to allow you all to live there with me. 38 00:01:41,310 --> 00:01:42,970 That's my dream, dear, 39 00:01:43,140 --> 00:01:45,180 for all of us to live there together. 40 00:01:45,610 --> 00:01:47,040 Why? 41 00:01:47,780 --> 00:01:50,210 Because life is easier there. 42 00:01:50,550 --> 00:01:55,390 Unlike here, no matter how hard your father and I work, 43 00:01:55,550 --> 00:01:57,490 we're still not getting anywhere. 44 00:01:57,660 --> 00:02:00,260 Unlike there. Life there is easier. 45 00:02:00,490 --> 00:02:02,660 We will have a comfortable life there, dear. 46 00:02:02,890 --> 00:02:05,800 Do you promise to come back right away, Nanang? 47 00:02:06,230 --> 00:02:07,630 I promise, dear. 48 00:02:08,270 --> 00:02:11,800 This pigeon of yours, if you take care of it, 49 00:02:11,970 --> 00:02:13,640 it will learn to love you. 50 00:02:13,810 --> 00:02:15,410 So even if you set it free, 51 00:02:15,570 --> 00:02:18,040 it will still come back to you. 52 00:02:18,540 --> 00:02:20,980 Just like my love for all of you. 53 00:02:21,510 --> 00:02:25,120 No matter where I go, I will still come back. 54 00:02:26,580 --> 00:02:27,720 Remember this dear, 55 00:02:27,990 --> 00:02:31,020 if they love you, they will come back to you. 56 00:02:31,390 --> 00:02:34,120 If they love you, they will come back to you. 57 00:02:35,860 --> 00:02:37,490 Take care of yourself, okay? 58 00:02:37,800 --> 00:02:40,030 If you think you can't do it anymore, 59 00:02:40,230 --> 00:02:42,730 come home right away. 60 00:02:47,210 --> 00:02:48,570 Dear. 61 00:02:49,740 --> 00:02:50,940 It's time to say goodbye. 62 00:02:51,310 --> 00:02:53,810 Take care of our pigeon, okay? 63 00:02:54,310 --> 00:02:55,450 You mean, Pampu? 64 00:02:56,010 --> 00:02:58,520 - Is that his name? - Yes. 65 00:02:58,680 --> 00:03:01,020 If you don't come back right away, 66 00:03:01,190 --> 00:03:03,650 Dad and I will make him into an appetizer. 67 00:03:03,990 --> 00:03:05,620 You're so like your father. 68 00:03:10,560 --> 00:03:11,400 All right. 69 00:03:14,270 --> 00:03:15,530 You take care. 70 00:03:16,070 --> 00:03:18,000 - Take care of the kids. - Yes, I will. 71 00:03:24,840 --> 00:03:26,110 Nanang... 72 00:03:32,180 --> 00:03:34,320 I will come back, okay? 73 00:03:36,690 --> 00:03:38,690 Be a good girl, dear, okay? 74 00:03:42,230 --> 00:03:44,560 All right, dear. It's time for me to go. 75 00:03:44,730 --> 00:03:46,460 - Come here. - No, don't go. 76 00:03:46,630 --> 00:03:48,400 Come here, dear. 77 00:03:57,910 --> 00:03:58,910 I am Pampu. 78 00:03:59,080 --> 00:04:02,310 Please return me to #46 Matapat St., Diliman, Quezon City. 79 00:04:03,110 --> 00:04:04,180 There we go. 80 00:04:04,350 --> 00:04:07,580 - Here's your home. - There we go. 81 00:04:10,090 --> 00:04:11,120 There's dad. 82 00:04:13,730 --> 00:04:16,660 Kids, your mother sent something. 83 00:04:16,830 --> 00:04:18,300 What is it? 84 00:04:18,900 --> 00:04:20,230 Here it is, a postcard. 85 00:04:20,630 --> 00:04:22,070 Let me see. 86 00:04:22,230 --> 00:04:23,230 Look at it. 87 00:04:24,500 --> 00:04:26,200 Mom is missing us. 88 00:04:26,370 --> 00:04:28,870 But, that's not all. 89 00:04:29,040 --> 00:04:30,370 Wait a minute. 90 00:04:33,110 --> 00:04:34,140 Hold on. 91 00:04:34,610 --> 00:04:36,850 - No peeking. - All right. 92 00:04:38,580 --> 00:04:39,780 - Hold on. - Come on. 93 00:04:39,950 --> 00:04:41,950 - Can we open them? - Don't cheat. 94 00:04:42,850 --> 00:04:45,120 Keep your eyes close. Just a minute. 95 00:04:54,300 --> 00:04:55,700 Open it, hurry. 96 00:04:56,870 --> 00:04:58,270 - Here it is. - There we go. 97 00:04:58,440 --> 00:05:00,740 So many chocolates, look. 98 00:05:01,170 --> 00:05:02,410 Look at this. 99 00:05:02,570 --> 00:05:04,880 - It's a calendar. - Yes, it is. 100 00:05:05,040 --> 00:05:06,610 It's the golden gate. 101 00:05:09,610 --> 00:05:10,810 Nanay. 102 00:05:12,750 --> 00:05:14,720 I miss you. 103 00:05:36,640 --> 00:05:38,610 Tatang! 104 00:05:38,780 --> 00:05:40,080 Pampu is missing. 105 00:05:41,510 --> 00:05:43,510 Tatang, what happened? 106 00:05:44,650 --> 00:05:47,380 - Leah... - What is it, Tatang? 107 00:05:47,920 --> 00:05:49,220 It's about your mom. 108 00:05:51,190 --> 00:05:53,960 Her co-worker from the U.S. sent a letter. 109 00:05:54,130 --> 00:05:57,430 What did they say? Is mom coming home? 110 00:06:00,930 --> 00:06:03,030 Your mother was in an accident. 111 00:06:05,500 --> 00:06:06,770 She's gone. 112 00:06:10,040 --> 00:06:11,580 You're mother's gone. 113 00:06:15,810 --> 00:06:18,580 But mom promised us, right? 114 00:06:22,390 --> 00:06:26,160 She promised she will come home. She promised us. 115 00:06:34,570 --> 00:06:37,970 But what if the one you love, 116 00:06:38,140 --> 00:06:41,000 what if that bird suddenly got lost 117 00:06:41,170 --> 00:06:43,770 and couldn't find the way home? 118 00:06:44,640 --> 00:06:48,010 And even if it wants to, it can't return anymore? 119 00:07:02,030 --> 00:07:04,030 I'm sorry, dear. 120 00:07:05,260 --> 00:07:09,470 The paperwork needed to bring your mother's body home 121 00:07:09,630 --> 00:07:12,400 are too complicated. 122 00:07:12,570 --> 00:07:16,270 Not to mention it's too expensive. I can't afford it. 123 00:07:17,540 --> 00:07:22,110 So they said it's much simpler to just bury her body there. 124 00:07:27,520 --> 00:07:29,050 Champion! Bullseye! 125 00:07:30,190 --> 00:07:32,060 Jiggs, look what you did. 126 00:07:32,720 --> 00:07:34,990 You broke its wings. It can't fly now. 127 00:07:35,160 --> 00:07:36,330 Then it's ours now. 128 00:07:36,690 --> 00:07:38,930 Wait, you might hurt it. 129 00:07:39,330 --> 00:07:42,730 Why are you so kind to it? Are you a bird? 130 00:07:42,900 --> 00:07:46,640 It belongs to someone. Look, it even has a name. 131 00:07:48,910 --> 00:07:50,370 There's even an address. 132 00:07:50,840 --> 00:07:52,140 Let's treat its wounds. 133 00:07:52,710 --> 00:07:55,010 Poor bird. It's badly wounded. 134 00:07:55,250 --> 00:07:58,780 And once it's healed, let's take it back to its house. 135 00:08:00,150 --> 00:08:02,420 Let's just ask grandma to cook it. 136 00:08:02,590 --> 00:08:04,320 - Lola, cook this bird! - Don't! 137 00:08:04,490 --> 00:08:05,620 - Come on! - No! 138 00:08:05,790 --> 00:08:09,060 - What are you doing? - Clark, Jiggs, are you fighting? 139 00:08:09,630 --> 00:08:16,130 Tita Ofie, Clark is being selfish. I just want to see his dove. 140 00:08:16,730 --> 00:08:18,940 That's enough. Your mother's on the phone. 141 00:08:19,100 --> 00:08:21,840 Overseas calls are expensive. Hurry up and talk to her. 142 00:08:22,010 --> 00:08:24,610 Someone once told me that love is like a bird. 143 00:08:24,780 --> 00:08:27,940 - But I hope it's not just any bird. - Are you its owner? 144 00:08:28,110 --> 00:08:29,480 Yes, where did you find him? 145 00:08:29,650 --> 00:08:31,780 Come on, you will be late for your flight. 146 00:08:31,950 --> 00:08:33,350 I think, if you're going to love... 147 00:08:33,550 --> 00:08:34,720 I have to go. 148 00:08:34,890 --> 00:08:37,750 Love the way a dove loves. 149 00:08:37,920 --> 00:08:39,260 Who is he? 150 00:08:39,990 --> 00:08:41,630 What's his name? 151 00:08:42,090 --> 00:08:46,300 - Didn't his mother call him? - His name is Mekeni? 152 00:08:46,530 --> 00:08:47,860 Maybe. 153 00:08:48,330 --> 00:08:49,770 Thank you, Mekeni. 154 00:08:49,930 --> 00:08:52,400 That's true love. 155 00:08:53,140 --> 00:08:54,840 Ready to say goodbye, 156 00:08:55,340 --> 00:08:57,070 ready to let go. 157 00:08:58,540 --> 00:09:01,880 Because you know that no matter how many times it leaves, 158 00:09:02,210 --> 00:09:04,810 it will keep coming back. 159 00:09:05,950 --> 00:09:08,420 Maybe not as quick as you want, 160 00:09:09,020 --> 00:09:10,890 but it will come back. 161 00:09:11,720 --> 00:09:13,820 It may leave again, yes, 162 00:09:14,230 --> 00:09:15,730 but what matters is, 163 00:09:16,330 --> 00:09:18,360 it will come back. 164 00:09:40,690 --> 00:09:42,490 Don't look tensed. 165 00:09:42,650 --> 00:09:46,990 The consul might think you have other reasons for going to the U.S. 166 00:09:47,160 --> 00:09:51,560 We've already submitter our invitation for our choir to compete 167 00:09:51,730 --> 00:09:55,330 at the International Youth Chorale Competition in San Francisco. 168 00:11:52,020 --> 00:11:53,920 Just my grandma and my cousin. 169 00:12:15,110 --> 00:12:16,610 I will wait for you during your break. 170 00:13:10,290 --> 00:13:12,260 Mom will have a small party at the house later. 171 00:13:12,760 --> 00:13:15,700 We will celebrate the approval of my U.S. citizenship. 172 00:13:15,870 --> 00:13:17,270 Be there, okay? 173 00:13:18,240 --> 00:13:19,740 Okay, Denzel, I will try. 174 00:13:19,900 --> 00:13:22,610 But I still have work later for Mrs. Azwell. 175 00:13:23,010 --> 00:13:25,980 I think I will be done by 1 a.m. 176 00:13:27,980 --> 00:13:30,480 When will you be a U.S. citizen, Clark? 177 00:13:30,650 --> 00:13:32,020 I already applied. 178 00:13:32,520 --> 00:13:35,080 But it might take two more years. 179 00:13:35,250 --> 00:13:39,820 You have an American father like me. It will be easy for you. 180 00:13:39,990 --> 00:13:41,390 Easy for you. 181 00:13:42,330 --> 00:13:44,760 Because your father accepted you wholeheartedly. 182 00:13:45,130 --> 00:13:46,130 But me? 183 00:14:11,260 --> 00:14:13,960 Mom, look at our house, 184 00:14:15,130 --> 00:14:18,060 the fruit of your labor in the States. 185 00:14:18,400 --> 00:14:20,530 Although it's a bit old, 186 00:14:21,900 --> 00:14:24,270 it's beautiful to me. 187 00:14:30,470 --> 00:14:32,040 Oh, I brought you something. Come here. 188 00:14:32,210 --> 00:14:33,210 - Have you eaten? - Yes. 189 00:14:33,380 --> 00:14:35,410 - How was school, huh? - Let's all go inside. 190 00:14:37,210 --> 00:14:40,850 It's a shame the bank foreclosed on our house. 191 00:15:05,210 --> 00:15:06,440 Give it your best, okay? 192 00:15:07,680 --> 00:15:10,110 - It's a good thing you came. - Leah's here, guys. 193 00:15:15,490 --> 00:15:18,590 Is that the arc we're using for the Santacruzan procession? 194 00:15:18,760 --> 00:15:20,790 - Yes, that's it. - It isn't finished, is it? 195 00:15:20,960 --> 00:15:24,760 - Because these people are slow and lazy. - And they tire so easily. 196 00:15:24,930 --> 00:15:27,730 You have to add more people, ma'am. We can't finish this by ourselves. 197 00:15:27,900 --> 00:15:29,300 Oh, I know. Leave it to me. 198 00:15:29,470 --> 00:15:31,030 Hey, neighbors. 199 00:15:31,200 --> 00:15:33,270 Hey, neighbors, Ms. Bebeng! 200 00:15:33,440 --> 00:15:35,810 Come up here and help us finish the arc! 201 00:15:35,970 --> 00:15:37,570 Well, that's much better. 202 00:15:42,910 --> 00:15:45,010 - Come over here. - We can finish this. 203 00:15:45,180 --> 00:15:47,180 Constituents, let's move this forward! 204 00:15:49,120 --> 00:15:51,190 Let's make this the best Santacruzan procession ever. 205 00:15:52,260 --> 00:15:54,120 How can we make this the best Santacruzan 206 00:15:54,290 --> 00:15:56,490 when we don't even have a Helena of Constantinople yet? 207 00:15:56,660 --> 00:15:59,100 You mean you're her? Is there anyone else? 208 00:16:00,860 --> 00:16:03,530 We have to choose someone really beautiful. 209 00:16:03,700 --> 00:16:04,700 Who's available? 210 00:16:04,870 --> 00:16:07,800 We need someone beautiful, pleasing to the eyes... 211 00:16:07,970 --> 00:16:08,970 Well, captain... 212 00:16:09,140 --> 00:16:12,580 Someone tall and beautiful? Well, Tiffany would be perfect. 213 00:16:12,910 --> 00:16:14,380 Oh, she would be. 214 00:16:14,550 --> 00:16:15,850 Why? What's this about? 215 00:16:16,010 --> 00:16:19,520 You will be the perfect Helena of Constantinople. 216 00:16:23,550 --> 00:16:25,660 Will you stop this nonsense? I'm already a mother. 217 00:16:25,820 --> 00:16:27,990 I can't be doing that anymore. 218 00:16:28,160 --> 00:16:31,190 But we need someone beautiful, a beauty-queen-type like you. 219 00:16:31,360 --> 00:16:34,700 And her escort should be no other than... 220 00:16:34,870 --> 00:16:38,470 - Who? - None other than my son, Tolayts. 221 00:16:41,070 --> 00:16:43,070 Am I right, huh? 222 00:16:43,240 --> 00:16:45,210 Well, me, I can't do this anymore. 223 00:16:45,380 --> 00:16:47,940 What about Leah? She's beautiful and perfect, right, Tolayts? 224 00:16:48,110 --> 00:16:51,480 Tiffany, Tolayts always agrees to whatever you say. 225 00:16:51,780 --> 00:16:54,950 Well, Tiffany has a point, doesn't she? So do you all agree? 226 00:16:55,120 --> 00:16:58,650 Leah, you will be Helena of Constantinople! 227 00:17:14,000 --> 00:17:17,040 Tolayts, just put Gabby's stuff over there, okay? 228 00:17:18,410 --> 00:17:20,680 Thanks for picking him up. 229 00:17:26,680 --> 00:17:28,450 - What happened to Mr. Sol? - I don't know. 230 00:17:28,620 --> 00:17:29,750 Mr. Sol? 231 00:17:30,290 --> 00:17:31,350 Mr. Sol? 232 00:17:32,160 --> 00:17:33,290 Mr. Sol! 233 00:17:38,060 --> 00:17:40,530 Oh, Mr. Sol... Weren't you guys even startled? 234 00:17:40,700 --> 00:17:41,960 Oh, goodness, Tolayts, 235 00:17:42,130 --> 00:17:44,870 my dad has been doing that since we were kids. 236 00:17:45,040 --> 00:17:46,040 We're used to it. 237 00:17:46,200 --> 00:17:49,270 Tolayts, you're the only one grandpa can fool with that. 238 00:17:49,440 --> 00:17:50,670 It looks like it. 239 00:17:51,810 --> 00:17:53,310 Well, I will go ahead now. 240 00:17:54,040 --> 00:17:55,040 Bye, Tolayts. 241 00:18:43,630 --> 00:18:45,460 Oh, my goodness, Tatang. 242 00:18:45,900 --> 00:18:50,830 Why are you scrimping on your medicine? Your blood pressure might spike up again. 243 00:18:51,000 --> 00:18:54,740 And, Tatang, you haven't been back to your doctor, have you? 244 00:18:55,440 --> 00:18:58,240 Well, because he wants to do a lot of tests on me. 245 00:18:58,410 --> 00:19:00,380 They're all expensive and useless. 246 00:19:00,540 --> 00:19:03,080 I'm expecting a lot of money from the sale of my beauty products. 247 00:19:03,250 --> 00:19:05,350 You can use it for the tests. 248 00:19:05,520 --> 00:19:07,050 And me, Tatang, I have savings. 249 00:19:07,220 --> 00:19:09,220 - Wait, let me get-- - Hey, wait a minute 250 00:19:09,390 --> 00:19:11,220 You're both overreacting. 251 00:19:11,390 --> 00:19:15,460 I'm doing fine, okay? And I don't need your money. 252 00:19:15,630 --> 00:19:17,130 Oh, by the way, 253 00:19:17,290 --> 00:19:19,500 how did your interview at the embassy go? 254 00:19:20,100 --> 00:19:21,330 I was approved, Tatang. 255 00:19:21,500 --> 00:19:22,670 - Really? - Yes. 256 00:19:25,100 --> 00:19:28,270 - Congratulations, dear. - You can go to the States now. 257 00:19:28,440 --> 00:19:30,140 That's great! 258 00:19:31,280 --> 00:19:34,380 Leah, I know you and Jiggs have been planning this for a long time now. 259 00:19:34,550 --> 00:19:36,980 Don't do any funny business over there, okay? 260 00:19:37,150 --> 00:19:39,650 - You're still young. - Hey, Leah, I'm a single mom. 261 00:19:39,820 --> 00:19:43,390 It's a difficult life. Don't follow my footsteps. 262 00:19:43,550 --> 00:19:46,360 Oh, goodness, Manang, Tatang, stop worrying. 263 00:19:46,520 --> 00:19:48,560 I will behave, promise. 264 00:19:52,760 --> 00:19:54,160 Hey, Mr. Jiggs. 265 00:19:54,430 --> 00:19:55,930 Hey, Lalabs. 266 00:19:56,200 --> 00:19:58,600 Mr. Sol, Miss Tiffany, good afternoon to you. 267 00:20:01,100 --> 00:20:02,100 Can we talk? 268 00:20:04,110 --> 00:20:06,640 I waited for you outside the embassy earlier. 269 00:20:06,810 --> 00:20:08,080 What happened to you? 270 00:20:08,250 --> 00:20:09,250 I went home. 271 00:20:09,410 --> 00:20:12,480 I was frustrated, because I was denied again. 272 00:20:12,650 --> 00:20:15,020 I've been denied by those consults so many times. 273 00:20:15,190 --> 00:20:17,990 Lalabs, there's still next time. 274 00:20:18,490 --> 00:20:22,960 Like you said, just keep applying until you're approved. 275 00:20:23,130 --> 00:20:26,930 So just try again. There's nothing wrong with that. 276 00:20:27,400 --> 00:20:30,100 I just think it's a waste you won't be able to use your VISA. 277 00:20:30,270 --> 00:20:32,240 Huh? Why? 278 00:20:32,400 --> 00:20:33,440 I was denied, remember? 279 00:20:33,970 --> 00:20:36,770 So you're going without me? Is that it? 280 00:20:37,570 --> 00:20:41,810 Leah, our plan is to go together, remember? 281 00:20:41,980 --> 00:20:45,010 We will both work there together even if we start as illegal immigrants. 282 00:20:45,180 --> 00:20:48,050 We promised to stick together. So why are you leaving me now? 283 00:20:48,220 --> 00:20:50,350 Lalabs, we can still do that. 284 00:20:50,520 --> 00:20:52,720 - I'm just going ahead of you. - No. 285 00:20:52,890 --> 00:20:54,990 Jiggs, don't be like this. 286 00:20:55,460 --> 00:20:57,790 I can't miss that contest. 287 00:20:58,300 --> 00:21:01,500 Besides, you know it's been my dream since we were kids, right? 288 00:21:01,670 --> 00:21:04,400 And what about me? So it's okay to leave me, is that it? 289 00:21:05,440 --> 00:21:07,300 But you said you will be going anyway, remember? 290 00:21:07,470 --> 00:21:09,640 You said you're been petitioned by your mom. 291 00:21:09,810 --> 00:21:13,380 But that will take time, Leah. We won't see each other for years. 292 00:21:13,540 --> 00:21:15,410 I don't want a long distance relationship. 293 00:21:16,010 --> 00:21:17,810 So you have to make a choice. 294 00:21:18,180 --> 00:21:19,650 The States or me? 295 00:21:22,950 --> 00:21:24,520 What did you say, Jiggs? 296 00:21:24,620 --> 00:21:25,960 Are you deaf? 297 00:21:26,120 --> 00:21:27,680 I'm serious, Leah. 298 00:21:28,120 --> 00:21:30,860 The moment you step on that plane, we're done. 299 00:21:31,660 --> 00:21:33,990 So answer me now. Are you going to the States? 300 00:21:35,830 --> 00:21:37,170 What? You're not going to answer? 301 00:21:38,030 --> 00:21:40,800 Fine, then we're done, okay? 302 00:21:47,310 --> 00:21:50,800 - Hi, Lola. - Oh, hello, Clark. 303 00:21:50,870 --> 00:21:52,680 So how are you doing over there? 304 00:21:53,220 --> 00:21:54,380 I'm okay, Lola. 305 00:21:54,550 --> 00:21:56,650 Oh, really? 306 00:21:56,820 --> 00:21:57,820 Kuya! 307 00:21:59,320 --> 00:22:01,100 How are my cute siblings? 308 00:22:01,150 --> 00:22:03,330 Well, Kuya, we're been studying hard. 309 00:22:03,490 --> 00:22:05,110 Aren't you on vacation now? 310 00:22:05,370 --> 00:22:06,380 Well, yes, Kuya, 311 00:22:06,460 --> 00:22:09,500 but Jordan and I studying our lessons in advance. 312 00:22:09,670 --> 00:22:11,560 So once school starts, we already know them. 313 00:22:11,570 --> 00:22:14,670 Really? Wow, you're both so diligent. 314 00:22:15,170 --> 00:22:17,940 Because Jenny and I want to become valedictorians, 315 00:22:18,110 --> 00:22:20,810 so your hard work over there won't go to waste, Kuya. 316 00:22:20,980 --> 00:22:24,180 Hard work? Who's having hard time? 317 00:22:25,380 --> 00:22:28,380 Wow, Kuay, really? You're not having a hard time? 318 00:22:28,780 --> 00:22:32,220 - We don't believe you. - Wait a minute, it's my turn now. 319 00:22:32,720 --> 00:22:36,220 Clark, I want to ask you something. 320 00:22:36,490 --> 00:22:41,100 Are you taking good care of yourself? You seem to be losing weight? 321 00:22:42,230 --> 00:22:44,270 It's because I've been working out. 322 00:22:44,770 --> 00:22:45,970 But you, Lola, you look great. 323 00:22:53,940 --> 00:22:55,840 Hey, wait a minute. 324 00:22:56,010 --> 00:22:57,650 We're talking to your cousin. Come here. 325 00:23:00,880 --> 00:23:02,480 Your cousin's here. 326 00:23:04,120 --> 00:23:05,750 Hey, Jiggs, how are you? 327 00:23:06,720 --> 00:23:07,790 I'm fine, Clark. 328 00:23:11,800 --> 00:23:17,450 Jiggs is still not replying. He's also not answering my calls. 329 00:23:17,460 --> 00:23:19,500 He's still mad. 330 00:23:19,820 --> 00:23:22,120 So, what else is new? 331 00:23:22,790 --> 00:23:24,920 You fight and make up. 332 00:23:25,330 --> 00:23:27,890 You fight then you break up. 333 00:23:28,490 --> 00:23:29,700 You say sorry, 334 00:23:30,030 --> 00:23:31,300 then you get back together. 335 00:23:32,070 --> 00:23:34,170 Aren't you tired of it yet? 336 00:23:45,210 --> 00:23:46,350 Clark, please. 337 00:23:46,510 --> 00:23:49,010 You're a Filipino. Can you just speak in Tagalog, please? 338 00:23:49,180 --> 00:23:50,550 You're just trying to act cool. 339 00:23:53,720 --> 00:23:56,290 - How is--? - You know Clark, I'm busy. 340 00:23:56,460 --> 00:23:58,360 Let's talk some other time. 341 00:23:59,830 --> 00:24:01,590 I don't know, Manang. 342 00:24:03,200 --> 00:24:04,900 I thought he'd support me 343 00:24:05,060 --> 00:24:08,370 because he knows I've always dreamed of going to the States. 344 00:24:08,530 --> 00:24:11,640 To fulfill mom's dream for us. 345 00:24:13,040 --> 00:24:15,670 That's the reason we got along well. I thought... 346 00:24:16,180 --> 00:24:19,380 I thought it was his dream too. 347 00:24:25,820 --> 00:24:27,490 Oh, Leah. 348 00:24:30,260 --> 00:24:31,890 Guys like that? 349 00:24:32,760 --> 00:24:35,230 They're meant to be forgotten. 350 00:24:35,400 --> 00:24:38,300 So go ahead and cry it all out. 351 00:24:38,460 --> 00:24:42,800 But after that, forget about Jiggs and move on. 352 00:24:43,770 --> 00:24:48,140 The perfect guy for you is one who should help you reach your dream, 353 00:24:49,040 --> 00:24:52,010 not one who doesn't care. 354 00:25:04,120 --> 00:25:06,190 Leah, let's go get a snack at the coffee shop. 355 00:25:06,360 --> 00:25:07,530 What? 356 00:25:08,190 --> 00:25:10,500 You know I'm allergic to expensive coffee. 357 00:25:10,660 --> 00:25:13,170 - I only go for coffee mix. - You're too much. 358 00:25:13,330 --> 00:25:14,870 It's payday today. Let's go. 359 00:25:15,030 --> 00:25:18,640 I'm saving my salary for something, I'm sorry. 360 00:25:18,810 --> 00:25:20,740 Maybe next time. I will pass for now. 361 00:25:20,910 --> 00:25:22,240 All right then. 362 00:25:33,290 --> 00:25:35,450 Can you please confirm my meeting at 2 p.m.? 363 00:25:36,520 --> 00:25:40,030 - Okay, sir. - By the way, I've approved your leave. 364 00:25:40,190 --> 00:25:41,860 Good luck on your car ad competition. 365 00:25:42,030 --> 00:25:44,230 Wait a minute. How long are going on leave? 366 00:25:44,400 --> 00:25:45,860 You're just started working for us. 367 00:25:46,030 --> 00:25:47,800 And you won't get a month's salary. 368 00:25:49,200 --> 00:25:51,640 That's what I wanted to ask you, sir. 369 00:25:51,800 --> 00:25:55,140 Do you think I will be regularized? 370 00:25:55,310 --> 00:25:58,910 You know, Leah, you're good and hardworking. 371 00:25:59,080 --> 00:26:03,050 If you ask me, I like you. But, of course, it's not my decision alone. 372 00:26:03,220 --> 00:26:05,650 It will depend on your overall performance appraisal. 373 00:26:05,820 --> 00:26:08,290 Then after that, we will wait several months 374 00:26:08,450 --> 00:26:10,960 to complete the regularization process. 375 00:26:11,420 --> 00:26:13,260 I didn't realize it was that complicated. 376 00:26:13,430 --> 00:26:15,560 Yes, it's really hard to earn money. 377 00:26:15,730 --> 00:26:17,300 Oh, well. My meeting at 2 p.m., okay? 378 00:26:17,460 --> 00:26:18,460 Okay, sir. 379 00:26:45,860 --> 00:26:47,430 Tita Jack. 380 00:26:54,300 --> 00:26:57,840 Well, I know you, Clark. 381 00:26:58,000 --> 00:27:00,470 I'm sure you haven't eaten yet, right? 382 00:27:01,110 --> 00:27:04,280 Goodness. You're depriving yourself again. 383 00:27:04,440 --> 00:27:06,810 You're going to get sick with what you're doing. 384 00:27:06,980 --> 00:27:08,850 You don't have to worry about me, Tita. 385 00:27:09,980 --> 00:27:13,420 I know. That's because you send everything to your sibling. 386 00:27:13,990 --> 00:27:17,620 And I mean everything. You leave nothing for yourself. 387 00:27:19,690 --> 00:27:21,490 You taught me that, Tita. 388 00:27:21,660 --> 00:27:23,460 There you go again. 389 00:27:23,630 --> 00:27:25,100 Here. 390 00:27:42,720 --> 00:27:45,020 Hey, Leah. What's up? 391 00:27:45,180 --> 00:27:47,420 Didn't we promise each other, no secrets? 392 00:27:48,690 --> 00:27:51,860 Manang, did you know that Jiggs' mom 393 00:27:52,020 --> 00:27:53,560 started as an illegal immigrant? 394 00:27:53,730 --> 00:27:56,860 But look at her now. She's already a U.S. citizen. 395 00:27:57,800 --> 00:28:00,700 She's petitioning Jiggs to go to the U.S. 396 00:28:01,170 --> 00:28:03,670 So you're thinking of becoming an illegal immigrant? 397 00:28:03,840 --> 00:28:05,900 Leah, that's a huge gamble. 398 00:28:06,910 --> 00:28:10,140 Well... Yes. 399 00:28:10,310 --> 00:28:14,050 That's because they say it's great to work in the States. 400 00:28:15,210 --> 00:28:16,880 Think about it, Manang. 401 00:28:17,050 --> 00:28:21,850 The dollars I will be earning there will be multiplied to 45 here. 402 00:28:22,020 --> 00:28:23,860 That's a lot, right? 403 00:28:24,820 --> 00:28:25,990 Besides, 404 00:28:26,860 --> 00:28:29,160 I feel bad for dad. 405 00:28:31,260 --> 00:28:35,900 He's exhausted from driving that jeepney every night. 406 00:28:38,100 --> 00:28:42,840 And I just want to repay what mom worked hard to give us. 407 00:28:43,740 --> 00:28:45,340 Our house, 408 00:28:46,110 --> 00:28:47,810 dad's jeepney 409 00:28:48,510 --> 00:28:50,680 and your education too. 410 00:28:52,050 --> 00:28:53,420 You know what, Manang? 411 00:28:53,590 --> 00:28:56,290 When I'm earning dollars already, 412 00:28:56,460 --> 00:28:58,220 you can go to college again. 413 00:29:01,260 --> 00:29:03,060 I'm doing fine. 414 00:29:07,830 --> 00:29:09,100 Manang, 415 00:29:11,840 --> 00:29:15,210 I just want to fulfill mom's dreams. 416 00:29:17,080 --> 00:29:19,710 Once I'm settled in the States, 417 00:29:20,410 --> 00:29:23,220 I will petition you all. 418 00:29:23,850 --> 00:29:26,720 Then we will all live in the States. 419 00:29:28,450 --> 00:29:30,590 Isn't that a nice dream? 420 00:29:32,190 --> 00:29:34,960 I will do that for us. 421 00:29:35,860 --> 00:29:38,900 Even if I become an illegal immigrant, it's okay. 422 00:29:39,270 --> 00:29:40,630 Illegal immigrant? 423 00:29:41,830 --> 00:29:43,400 Who is going to be an illegal immigrant? 424 00:29:47,370 --> 00:29:51,170 Leah, I allowed you to go to the States because of your choir's competition. 425 00:29:51,680 --> 00:29:54,480 But for you to work there? That's another thing. 426 00:29:55,150 --> 00:29:59,420 Tatang, I just thought 427 00:29:59,590 --> 00:30:03,760 that since I'm there already, I will look for a job. 428 00:30:04,320 --> 00:30:07,330 It would be a shame to waste that opportunity. 429 00:30:07,930 --> 00:30:10,730 Don't you want our lives to be better? 430 00:30:11,200 --> 00:30:13,770 Am I not giving you enough? 431 00:30:14,640 --> 00:30:18,070 We're not rich, but we always had food on the table. 432 00:30:19,010 --> 00:30:21,770 What? Do you see me as useless already? 433 00:30:21,940 --> 00:30:26,050 Tatang, it's not like that, no. 434 00:30:27,880 --> 00:30:30,550 You do everything for us. 435 00:30:30,720 --> 00:30:34,820 And for all of those, Tatang, we are grateful. 436 00:30:39,080 --> 00:30:41,230 I just want to fulfill mom's dream. 437 00:30:41,250 --> 00:30:43,330 You feel the same way, right? 438 00:30:43,500 --> 00:30:46,730 You once said you wanted us all to go to the States. 439 00:30:47,300 --> 00:30:51,870 I lost that dream when the States claimed your mother. 440 00:30:54,980 --> 00:30:58,080 One more thing, Tatang. 441 00:30:59,210 --> 00:31:03,750 Tiffany and I want to take care of you this time. 442 00:31:06,390 --> 00:31:11,390 You've given your whole life, Tatang, to us. 443 00:31:12,790 --> 00:31:15,660 Allow us this time to give back to you. 444 00:31:17,530 --> 00:31:19,930 If it's just for me, forget it, Leah. 445 00:31:20,730 --> 00:31:24,570 I'd rather we stay together than have all the wealth in the world. 446 00:31:38,620 --> 00:31:42,490 Tatang, let Leah go. 447 00:31:43,190 --> 00:31:46,460 Let her fulfill her dream. 448 00:31:47,600 --> 00:31:52,770 Who knows? Her fortune might really lie in the States. 449 00:31:53,370 --> 00:31:55,470 I don't like uncertainty. 450 00:31:57,500 --> 00:32:00,510 I don't want a repeat of what happened to your mother. 451 00:32:01,380 --> 00:32:06,150 You're all I have left. I don't want to lose any of you. 452 00:32:06,810 --> 00:32:09,050 I understand you, Tatang. 453 00:32:10,150 --> 00:32:15,490 But we can't close Leah's doors just because we're afraid. 454 00:32:15,660 --> 00:32:18,120 Who knows? This might be her destiny. 455 00:32:18,890 --> 00:32:19,890 Tatang, 456 00:32:20,660 --> 00:32:23,330 you raised Leah well. 457 00:32:23,700 --> 00:32:26,470 She depended on us for so long. 458 00:32:27,100 --> 00:32:31,400 Don't you think this is the right time to... 459 00:32:32,110 --> 00:32:34,140 To let her go? 460 00:32:35,280 --> 00:32:38,110 To let her fly on her own? 461 00:33:44,380 --> 00:33:45,410 Tatang. 462 00:33:48,180 --> 00:33:50,250 You're leaving soon. 463 00:33:51,350 --> 00:33:52,650 Are you excited? 464 00:33:53,990 --> 00:33:56,160 About what you said 465 00:33:57,490 --> 00:33:59,490 on working there. 466 00:33:59,890 --> 00:34:02,430 Is the States really the answer, dear? 467 00:34:02,660 --> 00:34:06,100 I don't understand it, Tatang. 468 00:34:06,900 --> 00:34:09,700 I feel like America is calling out to me. 469 00:34:10,770 --> 00:34:13,040 That my destiny lies there. 470 00:34:14,340 --> 00:34:18,180 Tiffany said I should let you go. 471 00:34:18,550 --> 00:34:20,510 I'm just scared, dear. 472 00:34:21,180 --> 00:34:23,350 I'm afraid that something bad might happen to you there, 473 00:34:23,520 --> 00:34:25,050 just like your mother. 474 00:34:25,220 --> 00:34:26,950 I might not be able to handle it. 475 00:34:27,590 --> 00:34:30,520 I might go crazy if you don't come back. 476 00:34:32,360 --> 00:34:34,190 Oh, come on, Tatang. 477 00:34:34,500 --> 00:34:36,660 You know me. 478 00:34:36,830 --> 00:34:39,170 I can take care of myself. 479 00:34:39,330 --> 00:34:41,870 It's not easy to find a job there. 480 00:34:42,040 --> 00:34:44,400 Life there is not that easy. 481 00:34:46,540 --> 00:34:48,940 I still want to give it a go, 482 00:34:49,840 --> 00:34:53,550 instead of regretting having wasted this opportunity later on. 483 00:34:54,450 --> 00:34:57,080 Just promise me 484 00:34:57,420 --> 00:35:00,220 that you will stay in the States legally. 485 00:35:02,160 --> 00:35:03,860 Life there is hard. 486 00:35:04,320 --> 00:35:07,830 And it will be even harder if you stay there as an illegal immigrant. 487 00:35:11,400 --> 00:35:14,670 Tatang, are you saying you're allowing me to go? 488 00:35:16,840 --> 00:35:20,110 Just follow my conditions, okay? 489 00:35:20,510 --> 00:35:24,040 Once your visa has expired and you still don't have legal papers, 490 00:35:24,510 --> 00:35:26,150 come back home. 491 00:35:29,620 --> 00:35:31,820 Thank you, Tatang. 492 00:35:37,390 --> 00:35:39,120 Yes! My father finally allowed me to go! 493 00:35:39,290 --> 00:35:41,460 Keep it down. Someone might already be asleep. 494 00:35:45,300 --> 00:35:48,600 Thanks for lending me your scarf and jacket. 495 00:35:48,770 --> 00:35:52,440 I will watch out for your outfit of the day in Facebook every day. 496 00:35:52,600 --> 00:35:54,470 - Okay. - Wear that now. 497 00:35:54,640 --> 00:35:56,440 It's warm. Maybe later. 498 00:35:56,610 --> 00:35:59,580 Remember, Leah, when something happens to you there, 499 00:35:59,740 --> 00:36:01,780 tell me, we will exterminate them. 500 00:36:01,950 --> 00:36:04,220 - I know people in San Francisco. - Yes, sure. 501 00:36:04,380 --> 00:36:06,550 - Really? - Really, ma'am. 502 00:36:06,720 --> 00:36:11,520 Don't forget the medicines and vitamins I gave you, okay? 503 00:36:11,690 --> 00:36:13,720 - Take them every day. - I will. 504 00:36:13,890 --> 00:36:17,330 I will take care of Tiffany, Mr. Sol and Mekeni. 505 00:36:17,500 --> 00:36:21,670 Always use your brain when it comes to men. 506 00:36:21,830 --> 00:36:22,900 Right. 507 00:36:23,470 --> 00:36:26,100 Don't make love life your priority. 508 00:36:27,140 --> 00:36:30,710 Tatang, I'm not going there to have a love life. 509 00:36:30,880 --> 00:36:33,210 I will go there to work. 510 00:36:33,380 --> 00:36:35,980 So I can send money here right away. 511 00:36:39,090 --> 00:36:44,120 Tiffany, you quit school so I could finish with my studies. 512 00:36:44,890 --> 00:36:47,130 Thank you for your sacrifice. 513 00:36:47,300 --> 00:36:48,560 That's nothing. 514 00:36:50,130 --> 00:36:54,970 So now, I will send Gabby to school. 515 00:36:58,170 --> 00:37:02,480 Tatang, it's time for you to retire now. 516 00:37:03,140 --> 00:37:08,080 Why do you want me to retire? I'm still stronger than three carabaos. 517 00:37:08,650 --> 00:37:12,420 Tatang, it's time for you to relax now. 518 00:37:12,850 --> 00:37:14,790 Let me take care of everything. 519 00:37:14,960 --> 00:37:19,290 Once you have a hard time there, come home right away, okay? 520 00:37:20,330 --> 00:37:24,200 - Yes, Tatang. - Always take care there. 521 00:37:33,340 --> 00:37:34,340 What are you doing? 522 00:37:34,510 --> 00:37:36,980 - You're so naughty. - Such an opportunist. 523 00:37:37,150 --> 00:37:38,510 Let's go. 524 00:37:38,710 --> 00:37:39,880 We're going to be late. 525 00:37:56,060 --> 00:37:57,400 Bye, tenement. 526 00:37:57,570 --> 00:37:59,370 I will miss all of you. 527 00:38:05,310 --> 00:38:06,910 Let's go, Tatang! 528 00:38:38,410 --> 00:38:40,110 Come on. Quickly. 529 00:38:40,540 --> 00:38:42,080 Don't forget the luggages. 530 00:39:06,420 --> 00:39:10,280 Ma'am, thank you very much for sponsoring our choir. 531 00:39:10,450 --> 00:39:12,720 It's not just me and Mr. Lorenzo. 532 00:39:12,890 --> 00:39:17,090 A lot of Filipinos pitched in for your expenses here. 533 00:39:22,400 --> 00:39:23,760 - Okay. - Come with us. 534 00:39:23,930 --> 00:39:25,030 Okay then. 535 00:39:32,040 --> 00:39:33,280 Leah, what's wrong? 536 00:39:33,740 --> 00:39:37,780 Ms. Livia, did you know this used to be just a dream? 537 00:39:40,020 --> 00:39:42,790 Back then, I only see this on postcards 538 00:39:45,090 --> 00:39:48,930 But now I'm here, I can't believe it. 539 00:39:50,800 --> 00:39:52,730 - Wait a second. - Where are you going? 540 00:39:52,900 --> 00:39:56,430 I promised this to myself, when I get here, 541 00:39:56,600 --> 00:39:59,340 I will hug the air and kiss the ground! 542 00:39:59,500 --> 00:40:01,100 Leah, you do know that's dirty! 543 00:41:22,300 --> 00:41:24,150 I can't believe my son's girlfriend is right here! 544 00:41:27,830 --> 00:41:29,550 - Let's make up. - But we're through. 545 00:41:29,560 --> 00:41:31,250 I don't want to be unfair to you. 546 00:41:31,260 --> 00:41:34,050 And I have a feeling my destiny is here.