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Comrade, get up, we're in Hong Kong

LEON LAI

MAGGIE CHEUNG

COMRADES, ALMOST A LOVE STORY

KRISTY YANG special appearance CHRISTOPHER DOYLE as Jeremy

JOE CHEUNG IRENE TSU DING YUE starring

executive producer RAYMOND CHOW

production manager CHEUNG CHI KWONG editor CHAN KI HOP KWONG CHI LEUNG

editor CHAN KI HOP KWONG CHI LEUNG

music CHIU TSANG HEI

director of photographer JINGLE MA (HKSC)

production designer YEE CHUNG MAN

associate producer JOJO HUI YUET-CHUN CHAN WAI

screenplay IVY HO

producer director PETER HO-SUN CHAN

Dear Xiao-ting

I've arrived safely

Hong Kong is actually very far

Everything is so different from Tianjin

Lots of cars, lots of people

Lots of pick-pockets too

The Cantonese are rude and loud

Xiao-ting

I really miss you

What do you want?

Is Ms. Li here?

A Mainlander

You want a hooker?

Girls! Customer at the door

I'm looking for my aunt

Does anybody speak Mandarin?

There are lots of foreigners here

babbling strange languages

even Chinese Cantonese

I don't understand

It's so foreign

Except for Auntie

She speaks Mandarin

Auntie is very nice

She gave me a room, all to myself

It has a great view

Even my own toilet

I don't have to go out to pee at night

It's so much better than home

Everything is fine here, don't worry about me

Ready to work?

Wish you girls lots of customers today

Hong Kong people are so strange

They don't seem to need to go to work

They wake up late in the morning

Dress up and go out every night

Auntie told me...

Don't call me Aunt

Call me Rosie

Rosie

Right

Come in

Wear this for the job interview

The way you're dressed

cops will send you back across the border

Thank you

Be careful

Take this to dry-clean on your 1st pay-day

One day, he'll come back for it

You mean uncle?

William

You're a bit alike

Rosie, delivery is here, get your purse

Are you crazy?

This is a butcher shop

Why are you all dressed up?

I'll take him

to buy some cheap clothes

Alright, your shift starts at 6 in the morning

We're extremely busy in the morning

By the way, teach this hick some Cantonese

Got it! Thanks a lot

Let's go

Thank you

Go

Your Aunt really loves you

She gave you the boozehound's suit

Watch where you're going

God damn cab driver

Curse you to be a cab driver for eternity

Curse your wife to be a hooker for life

Forget it

It's not boozehound, it's William

William who?

Your Aunt was crazy about William

So one night, she picked up a boozehound on the street

She told everybody that he was William

Understand what I'm saying?

She's nuts

Dear Xiao-ting

I've found a job

in the transport business

It's an easy job and it pays well

I make around $2,000 a month

Plus a bonus

Are you proud of me?

I'm making more money than the mayor of Tianjin

I work on the streets a lot

Especially Tsimshatsui

I know the area by heart

Tsimshatsui is where it's all happening

I'm a little soldier

I came from peasant stock

I kicked Japanese ass

You're nuts

Learning Cantonese is vital in HK

But even after I learnt it

I still don't get what most people say on the street

Xiao-ting

Tomorrow is my pay day

I'll buy you a present

Go somewhere Tianjian people have never been

May I help anyone here?

May I take your order sir?

Ham...Hamburger

Anything else?

Co...Co...

- Coke - Yes

For here or to go?

Eat here or take home?

Eat here

Thank you, $5.6 please

5.6

Alright

Next please

Excuse me...

- Manager, someone wants to talk to you - Step aside please

- Thank you - Can I help you?

- How are you? - You want a job?

- You speak Cantonese? - A little bit

Very little

How about English?

Well, it's...

Not really

Leave your name and number

This is my name and number

I can't find the manager

Please

Thank you

Are you from the Mainland?

Yes, how did you know?

From your Cantonese

It's awful

You'll have trouble if you don't know English in HK

I know, but what can I do

There are many schools in Hong Kong

- Do you understand me? - Yes

Schools that teach English geared to Mainlanders

Actually English is easy

Are you from the Mainland too?

Of course not

I speak fluent Cantonese

But you speak good Mandarin too

Speaking Mandarin doesn't make you a Mainlander

But not speaking Cantonese makes you a Mainlander

Want to learn English?

Can I have this?

- You want this? - Yes, it's nice paper

I can write letters home with it

There are no McDonald's in Tianjin

- I'll get you some new ones - Thank you

Now do you want to learn English?

Can I work here if I know English?

You can work anywhere if you know English

But I don't want to work anywhere else

Don't speak too soon

till you've mastered English?

$100 for registration

But I only have fifty dollars

Do you have an ATM card?

What's that?

It's a card to withdraw cash

You stick it into the computer

The computer spits out the money

- Shit? - So you have one?

- That's amazing - If you don't have one

apply for one, it's real handy

I'll pull some strings so just pay $50 today

When you come to class next week

- pay the $500 balance, ok? - Thank you

How are you?

Hey, China girl

Making money from your own people again

He's not my own people, he's from the North

He speaks Mandarin

That's correct

$500 is a real bargain

Text books included

Thank you

Do you know her?

I work here part-time

Part time?

That's a pager

A pager! You're incredible

You've even got your own pager

Alright, have a nice life

Good bye

How are you?

I'm fine, thank you

I'm fine, thank you

Thank you, thank you

My name is Jeremy

My girlfriend calls me Jamie

Jamie

Isn't that a girl's name?

No, Jamie can either be a guy or a girl

You must have mistaken Jamie for Jenny

Jenny

Jump you son of the bitch! Jump

Jump you son of the bitch! Jump

You go to hell

See you... Bye

Hello

Class is over, go home

I'm Li Xiao-jun

I know

Bye

Are you in a hurry?

Yes, very much

Aren't you leaving?

Do you want a ride?

Do you drive?

Well, let's go then. Hurry up

You know? In Hong Kong

people don't give rides on their bikes

I feel like I'm back in Tianjin

You're heavier than my girlfriend

So sweet

Your smile is so sweet

like flowers blooming in the breeze...

warm spring breezes

I must have seen you before

I remember your smile

But where did we meet?

Oh...in my dream

Everybody go to hell

We all go to hell

[Thai] Writing home?

Home?

Girlfriend

I don't understand

She's beautiful

Father, mother

Writing a love letter?

When you've mastered English, write to William for me

Sure

William again?

He died ages ago

Come on

Why do they call me Uncle China?

They should call you a hick

I'd rather people call me uncle

Can you drop these off? It's urgent

Keep them away from the chicken

Go

I'm in a hurry too

So stop talking and get moving

Be careful

Actually HK people all come from the Mainland

Their ancestors were Uncle China too

Great meal

You eat like you're getting ready to work hard

Let's start the delivery 2 hours earlier tomorrow

OK

It's getting better each day

Go, I'll pay. I'll pay you for the gas

A bicycle doesn't need gas

How come you know everything

Were you a top student?

How come you know nothing?

What do you do for fun?

I play basketball

Which ones are triple-X?

This, this and this

Four for a week. This is better than basketball

Help me with the delivery, you'll get 5 next week

You seem to have a lot of free time?

Don't you have friends

You're my friend

You have no friends, too

I could have many friends if I wanted

I'd rather make more money with my time

What are you looking at? Never seen a rich girl?

Let's go

How come you're so rich?

None of your business!

How come you're so poor?

That's a lot of money

Let's go, smarten up

Why not teach me?

You have to be born with such talent

Where did you get so many coins?

The bank, of course! Idiot

After dinner

customers will come pouring

Look at you, a young entrepreneur

You have a share too

Rather small share though, only $1,000

But, my aunt said only Mainlanders

love Teresa Tang's songs

That's exactly the point

Know how many Mainlanders are in Hong Kong?

The paper said

Mainlanders comprise 20% of the HK population

They're everywhere

They're just not recognizable, unlike you

For example, between you and me,

50% are Mainlanders

You've got a point

Comrade Li Xiao-jun, we're going to make a lot of money

Golden songs from Teresa Tang just $28, cassette tape

Forty dollars for a record

Rain or shine, buy Teresa Tang

Buy Teresa Tang, save it for a rainy day

Teresa Tang's greatest hits

Do you have Alan Tam's greatest hits?

No

Let's go

The best of Teresa Tang, great price

A real bargain, never before

Prettiest voice in China

Teresa Tang's golden hits

Come and get it while stocks last

It's hot

So many customers on the other side

Such a long queue

Let's sell milk next year

Last New Year's Eve in Guangzhou

my cousin and I sold 4000 cassettes

Auntie said if you are a fan of Teresa Tang

Your identity of mainlander will be exposed

So people won't buy the cassettes even if they're fans

You said you were in Guangzhou?

I was last year

And the year before that, and before

But not this year

I come from Guangzhou

I knew it

We're comrades

No way

We speak Cantonese

We get Hong Kong TV

We're so much closer to Hong Kong

Right, your look, your gestures

Your face, your hair are so Hong Kong

Are you pulling my leg?

At least I'm not using you

So, why didn't you stop me?

If I did, I was afraid you'd stop being my friend

Besides, I've got nothing else to do

I don't want to lose my only friend in HK

Actually you're my only friend too

Last Lunar New Year, I stayed over at Xiao-ting's place

It was late, we were hungry

We made dumplings together

The dumplings were delicious

You know how Northerners love dumplings

I'm full, I can't eat any more

It's a nice place

Isn't it noisy?

Not really

Let's clean up

The rain has stopped

Give me some water

Your hands are so cold

Really?

I'm leaving

I'll get you a coat

I'm sorry

It's alright

No, it's enough

It's cold out there

It's so ugly

Hong Kong calling Fang Xiao-ting

That's me

Xiao Ting?

Xiao-jun, I've been waiting for your call

Have you had the festive meal

I thought about you last night

Is everything OK?

It's a bad connection

I got the stuff you sent me

The sweater you knitted...

I'm wearing it now

Really? But I can't see it

Xiao-ting?

Yes?

I love you

So corny

It's lunar new year

Need to say it again

Hi

Hi

Sausage McMuffin, it's new on the menu

Buy two get one Teddy bear free

I'll get you a half dozen

Send them home to your folks

What are friends for?

What's the matter?

The money you owe...

I think I should help out

Take it back, please

I need to take responsibility

What responsibility?

The money you owe...

You'll be wanted

chased by loan sharks

Don't worry about me

I found a buyer today

$8 per cassette He'll take them all

$8 each? You'll be selling at a loss?

Of course

So why are you selling

What else can I do?

It's better than a total loss

That's life! No pain, no gain

But I'll do better next time

Hey!

Last night...

Do we need to talk about it?

I don't know what happened last night

Last night... it was raining and cold

We were two lonely people keeping each other warm

Did you call home?

Yes?

Go home, You have to work tomorrow

OK

Li Qiao

Happy new year

To prosperity

To happiness

- To money - To longevity

- To a jackpot - To good health

To Mercedes

To better life

To friendship

Hi

Who was that?

Jeremy, you know him

I meant the girl

Oh, she's Cabbage, my neighbor

She's a hooker

It's rude to call her that

But that's what she is

Dear Xiao-ting

Lately, I... umm...

Dear Xiao-ting, I

Jeremy is going steady with Cabbage

How do you know?

They visit the love motel all the time

That doesn't mean they're going steady

But even if they are, so what?

But Cabbage is a hooker

But she makes more money than you

Dear Xiao-ting

I...

Why are all your bras are so stiff?

Because I'm big

Why do you wear swim trunks instead of underwear?

Dear Xiao-ting

Dear Xiao-ting

Dear Xiao-ting

I'm sorry

Dear Xiao-ting

I've been busy lately

I haven't written much to you

Don't be mad

I'm a senior now in the English class

I was promoted at work

Everything is fine, Don't worry about me

I almost forgot to tell you

I recently made a new friend

He's going to make me a junior chef

A chef can earn a lot of money

The average salary is $10,000 a month

Xiao-ting

I think I'm one lucky guy

Wrong again, can't you remember the pin number?

Think again

This is the third and final try

Is it right?

I told you

It's gone now

Move over, it's my turn

Cheer up

It's no big deal, just apply for a new one

How long will it take?

Bingo!

People said (Deutsche) Mark is rising

Who is Mark?

My brother

Get serious

Even grandmothers make money from

stocks and foreign exchange

Not the grandmothers who buy chicken from us

They just don't want to let you in on it

Not everyone treats you as nicely as I do

Did you know?

Stocks and bonds are HK's national products

Just like oil in the Middle East

Durians in Thailand

If you want to be rich in Hong Kong

you must buy stocks and bonds

Can you teach me?

Teach you again

You've drained all my knowledge

Lining up to buy a new apartment?

No, the real estate agency paid us to line up

So are we?

How much did they pay you?

$5,000 per unit

5000

We're only being paid $3,000

They're getting $2,000 more per unit

Luckily, we're used to lining up in China

They must all be your comrades

All well trained

Screaming and fighting over $2,000

It's hot tonight

When it's hot, people get grouchy

They're doomed

Trapped in a tiny apartment

Fighting over scraps for the rest of their lives

Come bed-time, everything will be fine

It takes lots of sacrifice to come to HK

I'm not going to waste my life like them

Not everybody thinks as big as you do

What's wrong with thinking big

People should have goals in life

I don't have any

Don't you want to save enough money

to bring your sweet-heart to HK

Is that a goal too?

Sure it is

Just not very ambitious

I'm glad I don't have a sweetheart back home

If I wanted to marry a Mainlander

why bother coming to HK?

Li Xiao-jun

What's in your pants?

That's disgusting

Oh, shit

It's chocolate

I bought it for you

Why are you so nice to me?

It's a mess

How can I eat melted chocolate?

It's still good

I don't want it

It melts after you eat it anyway

Try some

Just a bit

The Han Sing index hit 3600 today

Insiders say it's going hit 4000 by the end of the year

It's time to buy

In a couple of years, I'll line up for my own apartment

One in Hong Kong

One in China for my mom

Keep dreaming

Why not?

This is Hong Kong

If you work hard, anything is possible here

Li Xiao-jun, are we best friends?

Sure

Stuck with me through thick and thin, cheered me up

You're my best friend in Hong Kong

Thank you

Wow, English

Of course

I don't want anymore

Just a little bit more

Alright, just a tiny bit

It's horrible

Give me some water

Business is really bad lately

Even the regulars at the restaurant stay away

The stock market crash killed everyone

Shit

Customers usually start pouring in

by 4pm until 5am or 6am

It's tough in the beginning

Your hands get so sore you can't pick up chopsticks

Get lost. Pervert!

It's not a bad place to work

Considering the tips and the clientele

Throughout the years

We've see many girls came and go

You get $20 per hour

All tips go to you

How much in tips do you make?

Depends on what you're willing to do

It's up to you, understand?

Mr. Auyeung

Fanny is on leave today, I'll be your masseuse

My name is Qiao

Have you eaten?

Yes, thank you

Full?

Yes

So, you're ready to work hard

I love deep massage

If you're not good, I'll replace you. Don't cry

I haven't cried in over twenty years

Then why are your eyes red?

Your gold watch is hurting my eyes

You have a sharp tongue

My tongue is only good for eating and telling jokes

I don't think so

There must be other "job" your tongue can do

Boss, that asshole is the superintendent's son

So what? You chicken shit

Get lost

Why did you stop?

Where are you going?

I don't care who he is

Otherwise we'd take shit from everybody

Chop him up

You want a make a fat tip?

Sure, you want me to chop up somebody for you

Very funny

I'm only interested in what your tongue can do

I think someone else can better serve you

I'll find a replacement

You've got guts

Aren't you scared of me?

Nothing scares me

Except rats

Don't go, just do my back

25, 26, 27, 28, 29

How many chicken feet do 18 chicken have? 29?

Yes

You sure? It should be 31

I'll make chicken feet for you

Chicken feet are good for the joints

Since you use your fingers so much

I don't want it

I'm tired

Let's get a room for the night and sleep over

No, wake me in half an hour

I want to buy something for Xiao-ting

Help me choose something?

Her birthday is coming up

Look at how we're dressed

They'll look down on us

But I have money

I'm really going to buy something

Ok, Mr. Millionaire

Alright, let's go in

Money in my pocket gives me confidence

How much is it?

It's complimentary

Thank you

Come on, it's free

I think this is the best

What are you doing?

Nothing

I know, your hands are sore

You shouldn't do so many massages a day

What's wrong?

- He'll get this - Please wait

I don't want people to know what I do

You're not stealing

You're not a hooker

What's wrong with your job?

It's only massage

You want this one? Sir

Yes

Any discount if I buy two?

How about three?

Fixed price, so sorry

Oh, fixed price

- I'll buy two then. Thank you - Thank you

Did you win the lottery? Buying two of everything?

One for Xiao-ting, one for you

It looks good on you

You like it

I have enough money

I can afford it

I really can

Sorry, I forgot your fingers hurt

Did you want to announce to the whole world

That I'm a massage girl?

Want to put an ad in the paper?

I'm sorry

The bracelet looks good on you

I've never seen someone so stupid

How can you offer the same gift to two woman

Xiao-ting and I are completely different women

She's your girl, I'm your friend

We may have slept together, but...

One for her and one for me?

What are you trying to say?

Do you know what you're doing?

Don't be angry

Have you been working too hard?

Why don't you just quit

I'll find a second job to pay off your debt

You said you wanted to marry Xiao-ting didn't you?

Go back to Tianjin and marry her

I have a different dream

We're two completely different people

In fact, I don't know where I'm going

I don't know what I'm doing

I have no sense of security, I hate this feeling

A few days ago, I called mom

I told her that I was going to be rich

But now, I'm penniless

I'm deep in debt

What have I done?

I don't know what tomorrow will bring

I'm scared

I don't know what to do

If one day Xiao-ting meets a man

and they become friends

Like you and me

See each other constantly

Once in a while, they...

But keep telling themselves they're just friends

How would you feel?

I...

I'd be very unhappy

Comrade Li Xiao-jun

You're not what brought me to HK

I'm not what brought you to HK

I'm tired

All moved in?

No

Hey, don't forget to pay the rent

I've already paid

Anytime

Good morning, Mr. Au Yeung

I've brought a friend

I heard you're scared of him

Not even a smile? Are you in a bad mood?

I'll smile if you give me a big tip

I'm cheap. It's easy to make me smile

Go home and get some sleep

Calm down

There's always a way out

Why?

Why?

Please don't

More pressure

Did someone die or did you just get dumped?

I'm broke

That's great

You want to make a fat tip?

Pager number please

1986 please

Who's calling?

Li Xiao-jun

The message is...

Good bye

Dear Xiao-ting

I heard there was a heat wave in Beijing recently

It killed several people

How is Tianjin?

Remember that summer? It was hot

How is everyone at home?

You were with me...

Remember to wear warm clothes

The weather is changing by the day

People say

It's hasn't been this cold in fifty years

Everybody here talks about immigrating

Either to Australia or Canada

Meanwhile Mainlander's dream of HK

HK people dream of someplace else

When I was small, my parents often scolded me...

Enclosed is the video of Miss HK this year

I especially like the winner, Anita Yuen

She's sweet, just like you

But I think you're sweeter

Xiao-ting

I think this will probably be my last letter

No?

Next month you'll be in HK

"You're cordially invited to the wedding of..."

"To: Li Qiao"

Jump you son of a bitch, jump

Why is your English still so awful?

So what? As long as I make big money

Thank you for coming

Please help yourself

This is my wife

Congratulations

Have you seen Li Qiao?

She got into real estate and owns a flower shop

She's now a boss of a big enterprise

I knew it

She used to work twenty hours a day

She worked hard for her money

She introduced us to the English school?

She got commission

So it was all a scheme

You didn't know?

I told you before

Southerners are cunning

Here's Xiao-jun

The food is a late

If you're hungry, order some noodles

Did you invite Li Qiao

Yes

Enjoy yourself

What are you doing in the dark?

I'm leaving next week

No one will play basketball with me in New York

The Americans are so tall

Why wouldn't they want to play with you?

Hey, didn't I always kick your ass?

I just let you win

After I leave

take care of yourself

Congratulations

Thank you

I didn't think you would come

How could I miss your wedding?

You look very handsome

You finally achieved your goal

Pao, let me introduce you

- The groom - The groom. Congratulations

Very handsome

Where's the bride?

Where's the bride?

Ready, look at the camera

Smile, the groom and bride

Please look at the camera

One, two, three

Can't sleep

Yes

Maybe I'm too stressed out

Maybe you're not used to this new place yet

Maybe

There's only two of us in this house

It's so nice

In a few years, when I've saved enough

I'll buy a house for us

Take your time

When I first came to Hong Kong

I always wore that old blue jacket

I ate three big bowls of rice each day

I fell asleep as soon as I hit the bed

Started work as soon as I got up

Everyday was a new experience

If only you were next to me

It would have been so nice

Cut the crap

Tell me who made the first move

Think the rules don't apply to you?

Wait for me. I'll be there

Where?

Something wrong?

Still up?

Your call woke me up

You were tossing and turning anyway

Don't blame it on the phone call

Where are you going?

Just go to sleep

Stop thinking about the groom, ok?

What are you talking about?

One look and I knew something was going on

Kiddo, I've been around

It was a long time ago

Cut it out

When are you coming back?

I'll come back if I survive

You must come back even if you're dead

How can I come back if I'm dead?

If I die, go find yourself another guy

Go back to sleep

I'm not sleeping tonight

I'll call you, we'll have breakfast

Have you seen the doctor?

Doctors are useless

They'll just tell me to quit drinking and smoking

If I could quit

I wouldn't need to see any doctors

The other night

I saw "Love is a Many-splendored Thing" on TV

I finally saw William Holden

Really?

I saw it too

I met him when he was filming in Hong Kong

I even skipped work

to visit him on the set.

Later, he took me to the Peninsula Hotel...

for dinner

It was my first time at the Peninsula

He was very good looking

Of course

When I was young, I was quite pretty too

I'll take you to the doctor

No

Just take Lucky out for a walk

Be careful

He has poor eyesight, He's old

How are you today?

Fine

Are you sure?

Yes

I'm going back to Thailand with Cabbage soon

She's home sick

Have you seen Li Qiao?

Yes

And?

Did you two...

She and Xiao-ting became good friends

You're kidding?

Li Qiao is really smart

Yes

How long has she been in Hong Kong?

As long as I have

Her boyfriend must be smart too

That's her husband

They told me he's only her boyfriend

Congratulations, you're a big boss now

Come on, it's no big deal

Just a small shareholder

Excuse me

Hong Kong people love speaking English

97 is just around the corner

Help yourself, have something to eat

Thank you

I don't want to gain weight

But you're so thin

She hasn't been dancing so she's afraid of gaining weight

You're a dancer? What kind?

Everything from ballet to Chinese dance

That's incredible

You can teach dancing in Hong Kong

But I don't know anyone

You should have told me

I'll introduce you

Just leave it to me

Xiao-ting, come here

May I borrow your wife for a second?

Let me introduce her to some friends

Come on, hurry up

Don't be long

Have some

Alright

I'm starving. Haven't eaten all day

Where's Pao

He should be here later

Excuse me

I'm sorry

I've moved

I was promoted to Head Chef

Good for you

Congratulations

I've moved

Me too

I know

You just told me

That's right

You finally became the person you always wanted to be

No one calls you China girl anymore

When I go to five star hotels, people address me in English

When I go shopping

the sales staff don't turn up their noses

Last month, I returned to my hometown to build a house

My old neighbors couldn't even recognize me

I told mom

I'm a Hongkonger at last

Still...

Mom didn't get to see the house

She died before it was finished

Have some more

You take it

I'm so hungry

How many years have you been dancing?

14 to 15 years

She taught dancing in Tianjin

She's very experienced

I've seen her dance, it was beautiful

Don't you think she's perfect?

Alright, start work next month

Step one, step two, step three, step four

This is delicious

You've never eaten at a McDonalds?

Xiao-jun used to write me

using McDonald's paper mats

But since I arrived,

he hates even the mention of McDonalds

With you here cooking home dishes

he doesn't need McDonalds

What are you laughing at?

I hear the Cantonese call women "dishes"

Doesn't "home dishes" means women at home

That's you

You don't even speak Cantonese

But you're picking up the slang

Did Xiao-jun teach you that?

He doesn't know any

He's too exhausted from work

He usually falls fast asleep

He doesn't say a word to me

He was very talkative in Tianjin

Every night

We would go for ride on our bicycle

I once asked him where his bicycle was

He said he got rid of it

Riding a bike in HK traffic is dangerous

That's what he said

Does it look good?

Yes

I think it looks better on you

Xiao-ting, what're you doing?

- A little gift from me - Come on, I can't accept it

It's yours, you should keep it

I'm sorry

In fact, I have one exactly the same

Really?

Yes

It was a gift from an old friend

This was a gift from Xiao-jun

I know

That's why you shouldn't give it away

But I wanted to give you something

You're so nice to me

Well

Can I treat you to dinner tonight?

Ok

I'm having dinner with Li Qiao tonight

I'll be home late

- I'm checking on the new stock - Yes

When is the grand opening?

I want to send you flowers

Order from my florist shop

Keep the business in the family

Wait

Let me have a look

$0 pretty

Did you take any wedding pictures?

Let's do it today. It's on the house

OK?

Happy? Come, pick one

You're so pretty

I'll put your picture in the window

It'll be great advertising

It's just ahead

I have to rehearse tonight

I'll probably be home late

I grab something to eat myself

Thank you

- Bye bye - Bye bye

There are noodles in the refrigerator

- Bye bye - Bye bye

Goodbye my love, this is the end

Goodbye my love, we may never meet again

I've given you all I have...

There's Teresa Tang

Thank you

Promise you won't disappoint me

Goodbye my love, this is the end

Goodbye my love, we must go our separate ways

My love for you will always remain

I hope you'll also never forget me

I'll always...

I got her autograph

Look at her fans

It's been awhile since we feel in love with her

I need to run some errands, can I drop you off here?

See you

We blew it

We really blew it

The room has been renovated

It's the same ceiling

And that...

The toilet is new

New carpet

What about the bed?

Remember this?

It was always here

This is our old bed

Nothing here was ours

Comrade Li Xiao-jun

What are we going to do?

We need to stop fooling ourselves

I'll go back and talk to Xiao-ting

What about me?

You need to make up your own mind

All I want is to wake up next to you each day

Here we are

Let me walk you to the door

I think it's better if talk to him alone

What's the matter?

Police, I would like to have a few words with you

If Au-yeung Pao contacts you

Remember to tell him that

he's not the one we want

If he is willing to serve as a witness

I guarantee there'll be no charges

Contact me

What's the matter?

Pao is in trouble

- I'm going up to check - Qiao

I'll be waiting

Pao: I'm leaving Hong Kong

Will call you when I arrive

Wing, I'd like to see Pao

Ms. Li, Boss doesn't want you to see him

I need to talk to him

Where did you arrange for him to board?

Wait for me, I'll be right back

Be careful

Pao

I told you not to come

Why did you come? Silly girl

Are you ok?

Just a trip to Taiwan, I'm used to it

The cops just want you to be a witness

It's a death sentence

Do they expect me to do that?

Pao, I have something to tell you

- Your Buddha - No wonder I felt weird

You've seen me, now go back

I worry about you

Come on

You were never so mushy before

Silly girl, listen to me

Go home now, take a hot bath

Wake up tomorrow and find yourself another guy

There are tons of men out there, better than me

Don't worry, I can manage

I have many wives in Taiwan

One in Kao Hsiung

One in Tai Chung

One in Hua Lian

Even one in Ali Shan

When did it all start?

A long, long time ago

Does she love you?

I don't know

Then, why did you marry me?

It was my dream

Come on, come with me

Pack up now

Let's go back to Tianjin right now

Come on, pack up now

Do you want to or not?

If you didn't come to Hong Kong

this would never have...

happened

Right?

But...

You came

And she came

In the end

I came too

Xiao-ting

We can't go back

Xiao-jun, you're my only relative in HK

If I die

This house and everything in it belongs to you

My most valuable possessions

are all in this trunk

The happiest day of my life...

William took me to dinner at the Peninsula

When he wasn't looking

I stole the cutlery we used

When I take them out now

it still makes me happy

Perhaps William has long forgotten about me

It doesn't matter as long as I remember

Besides, I'm old and ugly now

It's better that he doesn't see me like this

Xiao-ting

I'm going to work now

Just stay away from me

I'm trying to learn how to live alone

So, don't come over

Or you'll ruin my efforts

Xiao-ting

Be quick

I thought I'd never see you again

I'll come and visit you

Better make it quick

Cabbage has AIDS

Take care

You take care, too

Good bye

Bye bye

Xiao-ting, I have nothing to offer you

This money belongs to Rosie

All I want is for you to be happy

I'm leaving tomorrow

I'm scared. It's the first time I flown

I've never been a brave man

I dare not ask you to forgive me

I just think

We were together all those years

we went through a lot together...

Xiao-ting, it broke my heart too

I'm going to English class tonight

Remember to pick up the kids

- No problem - Ok

Free English tutor, you want to go?

When I arrived in HK, I took enough classes

You can learn it again

Some things in life you only need to learn once

What are you trying to say?

Just forget the past

Fate brings people together no matter how far

or...

a blind date?

You're full of crap

Go on a blind date

You're always cooking for others

Don't you want someone to cook for you

That girl is really nice

Turn off the stove for me please, thanks

Imperial Chicken

Your chicken, sir

It's funny

This place looks like Yaumatei from 30 years ago

Narrow streets crowded with people

The shops were tiny but you could buy anything there

All kinds of restaurants

When I was 11 or 12, I started working in Yaumatei

Who would have guessed...

I'd be back in the same dump decades later

This chicken is so good

Do you like it here?

It's the same everywhere

Two years, six towns

I can't run anymore

Why not unpack the boxes?

Better yet, buy some furniture

Set up an altar for worship

Have a baby

Babies are lot of trouble

All they do is cry and crawl around

On second thought, don't unpack the boxes yet

Let's find a bigger place

Ok, come on

Get the ball

Alright

You little rascals, come and eat now

OK, go wash your hands

Can't you go take care of her?

I am taking care of her

I'm cooking for her

Go over and talk to her

I don't even know her, I have nothing to say

I spent $30 to set you up with a nice lady

This is how you treat me

Yes, that how I am

Sausage

It's a little old but it has a big garden

$300,000 for that dump, it's a rip-off

Besides, we don't have that kind of money

- We'll just sell you to a brothel - Go ahead if you can bear it

Actually, I think

we should buy an apartment and rent it out

I've always dreamed of owning a house

with a garden

Kids running all over the place

- I've got to get the laundry - Go ahead

- Wait for me - Alright

Give me a cigarette

I just want to smoke in peace, leave me alone

Give me your cigarette

You bastard

Take it

Alright, it's alright

Ok, it's alright

Look, what a nice watch?

Grab it

Old man, give me your watch

Ok, What're you doing?

Stop it

Give me your watch

Don't you recognize him

Please turn him over

Miss Li Qiao, your visa has expired

According to United States Immigration Laws

You will be deported within 48 hours

You will be escorted to the airport

Step on it

This escort business is killing me

Tell me about it, this is my third run today

I've already deported two Mexicans

and an Indian family

Let's tell her to take the airport bus instead

At least, it gives her a fighting chance

America is a land of opportunity, right?

Go, go, go!

Li Xiao-jun

Li Xiao-jun

Li Xiao-jun

Mr. Li Kar-wai just received his green card

He is now a United States citizen

Let's give him a big round of applause

No problem...

I paid a lawyer, it should work this time

I booked tickets home

Yes, I'm coming back at last

Let's talk later, don't waste money

Dad, you get some rest

Yes, I know! Bye bye

We're nearing the Statue of Liberty

Where's Chinatown?

Over there, see it?

Soho, this side is Soho that's Little Italy

Then, Chinatown

Can you see our restaurant?

Yes, the one with a red roof

The green roof

Red

See the triangular roof? Just next to it

The one next to the building with a triangular roof

No

I've been on the roof, it's red

I'm sure of it

Come on, stop arguing

In a few years, I'll open...

a Chinese restaurant on top of the Empire State Building

We'll name it "Top of the world"

We'll be able to see it from anywhere in Manhattan?

Ready...

Hurry

Ready, look at the camera

Everyone say cheese! OK

Ms. Li, how long will we stay at the State of Liberty?

I need to buy some Gucci bags

No rush, just take some pictures first

I'll take you shopping later, ok?

Great

People say you come from Guangzhou

Yes, I left China ten years ago

How long since you've been back?

I'm going back next month

Right... people used to want to leave in the 80's

Now, they all want to go back

Many Hong Kong people now work on the Mainland

Yes, most people regret ever leaving

There are lots of opportunities to make money in China

Yes

It's the peak season

You didn't book early enough, so there's nothing left

Ok, call me tomorrow morning

What a hassle

Your ticket is booked

You have your green card too

You can go home now

Is Mr. Chan's ticket ready?

He called many times

Enjoy yourself

Yes

Miss Teresa Tang, the famous Chinese pop song queen

died of asthma today at her hotel room in Ching Mai, Thailand

She died young at age 42

Teresa was a native of Shantung

She was born in 1953

to a soldier's family

Teresa started in show business at age 11

She soon became the most popular pop singer in Taiwan

She traveled across Taiwan, HK

and SE Asia for performances

Her unique sweet voice captivated

fans all over the world

You ask how deep is my love

what my heart is like

My love is genuine

My heart is pure

like the moon, bright and clear

You ask how deep is my love

The prime of her career was from

the mid-seventies to the eighties

In the mid-seventies her songs stormed Mainland China

She became a phenomenon in China

Big cities and small villages

People could hear her songs anytime, anywhere

Her songs won the hearts of numerous Chinese all over the world

People say, wherever there are Chinese

you will hear Teresa's songs

I still miss you to this day

You ask how deep is my love

what my heart is like

Think harder

or look at the sky

The moon speaks my heart

The first time you kissed me

you already stole my heart

So sweet

Your smile is so sweet

like flowers blooming in the breeze...

warm spring breezes

I must have seen you before

I remember your smile

But where did we meet?

Oh...in my dream

I saw you in my dreams

You smiled so sweetly

It was you!

I dreamt about you!

I must have seen you before

I remember your smile

But where did we meet?

Oh...in my dream

I must have seen you before

special thanks ERIC TSANG as Pao It was you!

I dreamt about you!