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Come on! This is heavy!

Come on. We have no time now.

Everything must be set right...

or the master will be unhappy.

Let's go. Come on.

Madam, since I've been serving you for 24 years...

may I ask you, why must you do this?

Please.

At least not on your birthday.

I'm 40 years old.

It is time to do something.

Otherwise, I'll feel sorry for myself.

You're not gonna tell me something's wrong with the banquet, are you?

This is so tight, I could hardly breathe.

Madam, everything's fine with the banquet.

Good.

I had a strange dream last night.

I dreamed that my lord had taken a second wife.

- He was so happy. - You know how it is.

A man is happier the more wives he has.

Are you suggesting that I should consider...

May not be such a bad idea.

- I will do it then. - Madam!

Madam Kang is dying! Her blood is everywhere!

Come quick!

Mother, may I?

Go, go, go.

Don't disturb me. I'm busy.

Madam Kang is dying. Her baby refuses to be born.

No, you will not go.

Ailian, it is your 40th birthday party.

Lord, madam is worried that it might damage...

our young lord's marriage to the Kangs' daughter...

if she does not go over to help.

It will be a while before the guests arrive.

I will personally make sure that she is not late for the banquet.

Be late...

and you will no longer belong to the Wu family!

Hey! Come back here! Stop right now!

Communist, come back!

Be careful, madam.

I'm sorry.

Sorry. No men are allowed. Someone is in labour right now.

Thank God you've come, madam.

Meichen.

It's Ailian.

Can you hear me?

Sorry, Ailian.

Forgive me for not telling you.

Too embarrassed.

It's all right.

It's good fortune to have a baby, even after 40.

No, please!

- You can't go in! - Don't let him come in!

He can't go in there.

Father, I beg you. Mother's dying.

The foreign doctor has come.

Where's the hot water?

Mr Kang, I've studied medicine. I can help.

Leave me alone.

Doesn't he know that it's forbidden for men to see such things?

What if I can save her life?

Madam Kang will lose all face.

She would rather die than have any man but her husband see her there.

What good is face if she dies?

Pray for her.

I must talk to you before I die.

Please, take care of Lin Yi for me.

- Is she still conscious? - Yes.

Andre, no!

I'm sorry.

Get out! Get out!

Get me a pan of hot water and some fresh towels.

Now!

Has your mother returned yet?

Where is she?

Lord.

Old Lady was wondering why we couldn't start yet.

She's losing patience.

You tell her we're almost ready.

What are we going to do?

Women. Never trust a woman!

- I heard you shouted at Madam Wu. - Did I?

You know their family. They own half this town.

You know that I needed her help, and she did help.

I've worked too hard here to let you make trouble for me.

Father! Father!

My master wants to give this to you.

I appreciate your master's kindness, but I cannot accept this.

Please give it back to him.

How dare you make all of us wait for you!

Madam Kang will live...

and there is a foreign man, a priest.

Go apologize to my mother and guests.

We talk after dinner.

Let her be, my son. Come sit by me, my daughter-in-law.

Let us begin.

Enjoy your meal.

If I were him, I'd spend money on a concubine, not a banquet.

The Japanese have virtually taken over Manchuria.

Maybe they will be satisfied, then leave us in peace.

They will never make it that far south.

Fengmo, here comes your future bride.

Welcome, Mr Kang. Please, follow me.

I can't wait for your wedding banquet.

Daughter-in-law, what kind of a girl are you going to find for my son?

I haven't thought about that yet.

Tell me, why do you want another woman for your husband?

I think it is time for me to retire from my duties.

What do you mean?

I somehow felt...

my husband deserves a younger wife.

She's crazy.

My mother tried to kill herself when my second mother came.

And my second mother took poison when my third mother came.

She arranged it all for him.

- I can't believe it. - Congratulations!

Thank you.

You have such a wonderful wife to arrange a concubine for you.

That's really something. Let's toast your first concubine.

What?

- What are you talking about? - Stop pretending to be shy.

We just heard your wife say...

you deserve a younger girl.

- But... - Second wife.

You must invite me to the wedding banquet.

Come on! Gan bei.

- Let me get some more wine. - Just call a servant.

No. It's my pleasure.

They said you are giving me a concubine.

Why didn't you tell me?

Don't you like the idea?

Is there anything else, madam?

No. You can leave now.

Good night.

Ying?

You can call me in the night if you need anything else.

Will you be jealous of her?

I'm 40 years old today. I'm no longer young.

I like your hair's fragrance.

You had too much to drink today.

Who is she?

And how old is she?

Is she pretty? Look.

I want someone just like you.

It will be all right. Trust me.

She will serve you better than I.

Will you still take care of me...

when the new one comes?

Since that day I marry you...

twenty-four years ago...

it has been my duty to serve you and make you happy.

I thought...

I would hold you like this until I died.

Father of my sons?

Father of my sons?

Let's talk about it tomorrow.

I think it might be better to put you into younger hands.

Tomorrow. Do it.

I want to go to sleep.

Can we talk just a minute?

No.

Do it now.

Please.

Do it!

Aren't you coming to bed?

No.

I have a bed ready.

Hurry up. Hurry up!

Hey, you, stop!

- Time to eat. - My God!

- It's very funny. - What time is it tonight?

10:00.

My father is going to kill me if he finds out I'm doing it again.

Then don't get caught.

Wait.

Who are you? What are you doing here?

- The matchmaker brought me here. - Matchmaker?

Oh, no! One is broken.

Thank heaven you're here!

I was terrified!

Stupid, stupid girl.

I told you to follow me. Why don't you listen?

This girl is so perfect for your family.

Her mother left her, and her foster mother raised her...

in order to get a dowry.

If not for the war, she wouldn't give her up so quickly.

If you could be so kind...

to add another, say, 50 pieces...

Fine. I need to speak with her alone.

Of course, madam. I'll leave her to you.

Go. Go!

What is that in your hands? I told them to bring nothing.

I brought you some fresh eggs, 15 of them.

Not one is older than seven days.

Come closer. I would like to see them.

But one got broken on the way.

Her feet are so big, like a monkey's.

She's a country girl.

Must have gone barefoot since birth. I think...

I hope you like them.

I had nothing else.

Do you think you would like to stay here?

The matchmaker told my foster mother...

that I will not starve here.

She told me to please you above all else.

That necklace is very beautiful.

It's the only thing I have from my real mother.

What is your name?

I have no real name.

My foster mother called me Little Orphan when I was small...

and Big Orphan when I got big.

I can give you a name if you wish.

Chiuming.

It means "bright autumn."

You will bring the brightness to my lord's autumn.

Yes. I like it. Don't you?

Mother, do you think a young girl would suit a family like ours?

It's very generous of your wife to arrange it for you.

More grandchildren will make the Wu family even greater.

There is a law forbidding concubines now.

- These matters are not for children. - Grandmother.

I'm not a child. I'm 18 years old.

The Kang family has requested that...

Fengmo will receive some foreign education...

before he marries the daughter.

Ask the priest from the orphanage that you met at the Kangs'.

He can teach Fengmo.

- I do not want to be married! - Fengmo.

The priest can come in, but not his god.

Madam Wu has requested that I come for an interview.

He's here. The foreigner.

The same man you met at Madam Kang's.

And he said you sent for him.

Send him in.

Don't stand there with your mouth open like a fish.

It's a pleasure to see you again, lady. Please forgive my rudeness.

Please sit down.

I should thank you for saving my best friend's life.

We did it together, didn't we?

How would you prefer I address you?

I forgot to ask your name last time.

May I borrow your brush?

You can call me Andre.

You can write in Chinese?

Yes.

- How long have you been here? - Three years.

Have some tea.

What country are you from?

I was born in America, but China is my home now.

What made you come to China?

My church asked for volunteers, and...

well, here I am.

I have heard you have an orphanage.

Why would a foreign man like you...

like orphanage work?

It's a job for women.

Why should such a pleasurable and important job be done by women only?

Do you miss your family?

I don't have a family.

Your parents didn't arrange a wife for you?

No. I'm not married.

Is it because of your religion?

Yes. I'm a priest.

Sister Shirley tells me you're looking for a tutor for your youngest son.

Yes. How much are your fees?

I don't require any fees.

Thank you for your kindness, but...

it would put the Wu family in a lower position...

if you didn't accept the fees, wouldn't it?

No, not at all.

We all have the same position in the eyes of God.

Then we should give the money to your god.

I'd rather not take money, but...

I will accept some clothing and food...

for the children of the orphanage.

That can be arranged.

Thank you, madam.

Classes will begin the week after the wedding.

I hope you understand, our Old Lady...

does not want you to talk about your religion in your class.

Grandma!

- Is he your grandson? - Yes.

I have three sons and two grandchildren.

I'm sorry. Ying?

- Where's Ying? - It's all right.

I like kids.

Come, come.

Come here. I don't bite.

What is this? A lion? A dog?

Get out of the way!

Young Lord, this is your teacher.

It's a pleasure to meet you. Congratulations on your wedding.

It's my father's wedding.

I'm sorry.

Madam Wu invited me to this wedding.

- I would never think... - Congratulations, Mr Wu.

You see, in America, men have only one wife.

You're not in America now.

Forgive me.

What do you think about getting a second mother?

I think it's disgusting.

My father has young wives.

But I'm the daughter of the first wife.

Great.

Foolish thing!

What is there to fear?

Just lie back...

and it be over soon!

Consider how lucky you are.

Do you have a home to run to?

Or a mother to give you rice?

Just obey your duty...

and you can grow fat and comfortable...

like me!

Your hands...

are like a washboard!

Please forgive me, lord.

You are hurting me!

What's wrong with you?

Stupid girl.

Take off your clothes.

Come...

over...

here.

Lord, I beg you, please don't!

Open your mouth.

Lord, please, I beg you!

- Good morning, lady. - From now on...

you must call me Elder Sister, not lady.

Yes, lad...

Elder Sister.

You are a member of the Wu family now.

Sweeping the floor is the servants' job...

not yours, child.

Yes, Elder Sister.

I hope you understand...

I put the entire happiness of our lord in your hands.

Fengmo, what do you want?

I've just come to see you, Mother. How are you feeling?

I'm quite well. Why don't you say good morning to your second mother?

Good morning, Second Mother.

You should know the family rules.

Send a servant to let me know before you come.

She's so young, and Father is so old.

Send her home.

This is not something for you to decide.

Mother, this is wrong.

Andre says that even in Western countries...

everyone is supposed to have a monogamous relationship.

Well, how does a foreigner know about Chinese?

Fengmo, police! Move!

Let's go!

Stop!

It was my father-in-law's library.

My husband had it closed after he died.

I've read most of the books here.

Dream of the Red Chamber.

You don't know how many times I've read this.

Do you think a woman is capable of learning as much as a man...

or is her mind inferior?

Inferior?

No, but they certainly are different.

Do you think a woman is happier...

if she reads less?

I don't know.

But I do know that a book doesn't know whether a man or woman is reading it.

If this is satisfactory, I'll have them clean it for you.

It's perfect.

Madam?

Young Lord is in jail.

Why?

They said he is involved with Communist activity.

Nonsense! I have to go get him.

Madam, you are a woman. You can't.

But how can I tell the lord?

We're expected at Madam Chiang Kai-shek's reception...

for the American ambassador to Nanking.

Here's the invitation.

He is suspected of being a Communist.

Without an order from the Shanghai police bureau...

I can't release him.

Are you suggesting that I tell Madam Chiang...

that you would prefer to keep her guest in jail?

May I have your name, please?

Is that really a letter from Madam Chiang?

Yes, it is, thanking me for opening up the orphanage.

How did you know he couldn't read English?

I took a chance.

The lamp is the sun.

The Earth.

The moon.

So, the Earth moves...

Around the sun.

And the moon moves around the sun. Yes or no?

Yes and no.

Excellent.

My grandmother is the sun.

My father is the Earth.

My mother is the moon.

And I cannot escape their gravity.

Interesting.

My parents don't care if the Japanese are right next door.

And our government is more interested in making money from the war...

than in fighting them.

So what are you saying?

This concubine thing makes me sick.

She's just a girl my age.

This place stinks like a mouldy tomb.

They want me to be like them.

I must get out of here.

Then why don't you go?

Saying and doing... two different things.

Let's get back to astronomy.

It's important to keep studying, no matter what happens.

Fengmo, you're a very lucky young man.

A total lunar eclipse...

occurs once every 18 years in the same place...

and we can see one tonight.

When the Earth blocks the sun's light from reaching the moon...

the moon seems to disappear in the Earth's shadow.

Here.

My mother likes to look at the stars too.

It's beautiful.

Mother.

Andre's brought a telescope. We've been looking at the moon.

Both hands.

- I can't see anything. - No, try again.

Is that better?

Mother, why don't you come to class?

Chiuming can come with you if you think it doesn't look right.

She can study too.

That way you won't be the only woman.

I'd be honoured if you joined us, lady.

I do not know how to keep from getting pregnant...

when I sleep with the father of my sons.

Another baby will surely kill me...

but how do I compete with my husband's younger wives?

Fengmo's tutor told him American men...

can only have one wife.

It is so pitiful you had to find a concubine for your husband.

The girl...

where did you find her?

You like her?

Does he like her?

I like her. She's an ordinary girl...

but a good one.

You sound like you hired a maid.

Meichen, I feel like a frog...

living in a well...

only seeing the small portion of the sky.

I have wanted to visit you many times, Ailian...

to discuss our children's wedding.

But since that foreigner is there, it would be too shameful for me to meet...

He saved your life, Meichen.

Besides, he's just a priest.

Fengmo even suggested that Second Lady and I...

should join the class with him.

You seem so changed, Ailian.

You got one!

- I caught a duck! - There he is!

Madam, I believe this is yours.

Thank you.

Please, go away.

Go away.

Good-bye, ladies.

It's all right. He's gone.

He scared me to death. Did you see his hairy chest?

No wonder they say that foreigners are half animal.

My little precious!

My poor little baby.

Are you all right?

Lady! Lady! I must speak to you about the foreigner.

He must have starved to death in his past life.

It's because of your generosity he takes all the leftovers...

you usually give to the servants.

Mother, the day after tomorrow is Andre's birthday.

- We must have a banquet for him. - A banquet?

Young Lord, he's not family.

I don't think Old Lady and your father will agree.

I have an idea.

Foreigners like a huge cake...

with a candle in the middle for their birthday.

All right. We can make one for him.

But how big?

Big enough.

I saw these yesterday.

I thought you might like them.

Come see. Take it. Take it.

I like the way you massage me.

Take a seat.

I've been worried about Fengmo.

Perhaps you should attend a few classes...

and make sure everything's all right with him.

You must be joking. I would fall asleep.

Why don't you go?

Perhaps...

if Chiuming came with me.

I will tell my mother.

I can't relax with her!

She doesn't know how to comfort me. You could.

No, you must not think of me that way.

It is unfair to Chiuming.

Unfair?

You are so naive.

She's just a puppet.

How could you buy a puppet with a heart?

She cannot compare with you.

I only do this because you made me.

Do it, now.

Now.

Ying!

Madam, I'm here.

I'm too old.

I can't take care of you forever.

Any questions?

I have a question.

I hope you don't mind.

Not at all.

Have you ever seen your god?

I thought we were prohibited from discussing religion.

This is not religion. Why don't you tell us?

No, I have never seen Him.

How can you believe in what you can't see?

Faith.

He's in everything.

In bread. In water.

In sleeping. In waking.

In feeding the lost children.

Teaching Fengmo and Chiuming, and talking to you now.

Faith.

Is it selfish if any individual puts his happiness...

before the happiness of his family?

But if a person is unhappy, how can he serve his family?

A question.

Are all Chinese marriages arranged?

Marriage has to be arranged.

- Why? - Marriage is a family matter.

And family is the most important obligation here.

Our sorrows and joys belong to the family.

What happens when we die?

That's always a very good question.

When we die...

our soul will be free.

Then I can't wait for my soul to be free.

I always wonder...

why Western people like to go to church...

to confess how guilty they are.

Well, I always wonder why Chinese people like to pray for more money...

sons and beautiful wives.

Are people in your country...

allowed to do things that are forbidden by society?

In theory, everyone's equal...

and has the right to pursue whatever makes them happy.

I don't think I have that kind of right.

I've got something to show you.

I brought a photo of my sister and my mother...

so you can see how Western women dress.

That's my mother and sister.

They're so beautiful. You must miss them very much.

Is that you?

You were so cute.

- Big and hairy now. - Like a bear.

Who is laughing so loudly?

Your son and your wives, lord.

They are having classes.

Here's the birthday steam cake.

Be careful. It's hot.

Long life, teacher.

How did you know it was my birthday?

- We made a cake for you. - Eat it while it's hot.

I put a lot of sugar, sweet beans and dried fruits in there.

I had to steam it for two hours.

The candle kept falling down.

It's all right now.

But be careful.

Hey!

Why did you blow out the candle? I worked so hard.

I made a wish.

Doesn't it smell delicious?

You first.

You don't like it?

No. I like it very much.

We just want you to feel you're at home.

Fire!

The orphanage is on fire!

God!

Stay there.

It's too late!

Give me some water. Give me some water!

- Are you all right? - Elder Sister!

Breathe. Are you all right?

Where are they taking them?

Our lady has ordered to move the children...

to the Wu compound.

Let it go.

You gained two kilos.

But it's all in your ears.

It's mine! It's mine! You can't get me.

Children.

What have you done? He's dead.

- You killed him. - He's dead.

You killed him!

Here's something sweet.

I hope the children enjoy their watermelon.

Madam, thank you. We appreciate it very much.

Never mind.

Thank you.

You're alive.

That's all that matters.

You know, I think Second Wife is distracted.

Her heart is somewhere else.

Once she has a baby, she will be part of the Wu family...

and her heart will be settled.

Madam, would you send me away if I said something...

that might make you angry?

Have I ever sent you away yet?

Go on.

I think you should not have risked your life saving that foreigner.

- People are talking. - About what?

Unmentionable things.

If I hadn't gone into that burning orphanage...

Andre...

I mean, that foreigner and his children would be dead.

I think we should not let Old Lady find out about what happened.

Very strange. Those foreigners...

they like to hold your hands to show their appreciation.

Makes me embarrassed.

Madam, if I were you...

I would not let that foreigner touch one hair on my body.

You even let him stay on our compound.

And the servants, they do not like serving people from the orphanage.

You should see lord's face. He's not happy with this either.

What else?

I think you should arrange for Fengmo's marriage...

and make the orphans go away from this house as soon as possible.

I thought I had lost it.

I knew it was yours.

The clasp was broken, so...

I fixed it.

Thank you.

Why don't you put it on so you don't lose it again?

Let me help you.

It's the only thing you have from your mother...

isn't it?

Electricity. It sounds good.

But it's a waste of money.

Hey, bring me some tea.

Wu, how 'bout your new wife?

Don't be so shy.

You're part of the club now.

We all have several wives. Isn't that so?

I'm so used to the first wife.

Second Wife, she doesn't know how to take care of me.

I have an idea.

Come with us to the flower boat.

There you can really relax, huh?

- No, my mother would never allow me. - Your mother?

Come on!

In the dark there's no difference...

between a concubine and a flower girl.

That's right.

No, no, no, I can't. I can't.

Leave him alone. Go home to your wives.

We'll go there without you.

Let's go.

Is my son gonna be absent from the table tonight again?

Chiuming, where has your husband been the last few nights?

Ancient, he's been going out with Mr Kang.

Daughter-in-law...

I hope you haven't been so busy attending classes...

and taking care of the orphans...

that you have neglected your duty to the others.

Yes.

Let's eat.

There's my father. Look.

Fengmo, there's your father too.

- Hey, don't let him get away. - I can't.

- So shameful. - Grab him. Bring him back here.

Awful. I really wish I wasn't from this family.

Madam! Madam!

Old Lady says she's not going. She's afraid of this electricity.

Lord says he cannot go either.

Should I still put the basket in the boat?

No, we cannot go without them.

Mother, everyone is going.

The Wu family will lose face if your mother appears without your father...

at the celebration.

- Maybe I shouldn't go. - No.

We are going.

Just wait till Old Lady finds out about this.

Electricity!

And so...

we bring our humble town...

into the modern age.

Electricity.

Electricity.

Why?

Can you tell me why?

Could you translate? I don't understand the dialect.

All right.

This is a story about a girl...

who had to disguise herself as a boy...

in order to go to school.

In the three years, we shared the same window.

- My feelings for you... - I can understand.

My feelings for you grew as deep as the sea.

In pairs birds fly.

Lovers' shadows...

forever entwined.

Your smile makes my heart break.

But you know my father has already arranged my marriage.

A thousand words in my heart.

Still, to express my feelings...

I know not where to start.

What?

Nothing.

I miss you.

I cannot sleep at night.

I miss you.

- They flew away together. - I eat but do not taste.

I miss you.

I pick up the brush but cannot write.

I miss you.

Without you my life is a waste.

I miss you.

They were separated...

and died from love sickness...

and were buried together.

A pair of butterflies...

emerged from their grave...

and flew away together.

If I cannot be with you in this life...

Then I will be with you in the next.

You know the story?

All love stories end the same, don't they?

This is a Western butterfly story.

It's one of my favourite operas.

Just listen.

Why do all love stories end in tragedy?

Someday you will understand.

No, Mother, I want to know.

Is love a sin?

Love is never sinful.

It's the most beautiful feeling we can have.

I'm sorry. I think we're forbidden to talk about this topic.

- What if love is forbidden? - Fengmo, stop it.

Teacher, Mr Wu would like to speak to you.

Let's stop now.

I hope you understand.

It is not appropriate to talk about relationships...

between a man and a woman in my house.

What's wrong?

Father, some boys threw stones and mud at us.

They said we are bananas...

yellow on the outside, white on the inside.

They say you like that rich Wu lady.

It's all right. Let's wash up.

It's all right.

I have been concerned about the rumours.

It's not only your face.

It affects all of our reputations.

"Create in me a clean heart, O God."

Now that you have enough foreign education...

you will marry the Kangs' daughter on the moon festival.

- I do not love her. - Love?

Nonsense.

Your marriage was decided before the two of you were born.

If you force me, I will join the Communist army.

Then you are not my son.

You must be careful of the foreigner.

You do not know who he is and what he really is up to.

I don't understand why you trust him so much.

Old Lady wants to move that foreign devil out of the Wu compound.

Lady, I'm so concerned about you.

It seems you don't watch out any more.

Are you listening to...

Good evening, Elder Sister.

What are you doing here at this hour?

- Where is Fengmo? - I haven't seen him.

- I just saw you right here with him. - It's not true!

You think I'm blind?

I hope you understand. Your job is to serve your husband.

He doesn't like me.

He kicks me out of the bed.

I don't know what to do.

- He goes to the flower boat. - You lie again.

It's true. I swear it! It's true.

It's also true you're Fengmo's second mother. Who do you think you are?

I shouldn't have brought you here.

Daughter-in-law...

is the priest still living in the servants' quarters?

The orphanage is being repaired, Mother.

We give you money to run the family, not on someone else.

Teacher?

I have a question.

Can't it wait until class?

If we die, our soul will be free, right?

Yes, that's true.

I heard you saved the foreigner from the fire and went to the opera with him.

Does the priest teach class about men and women?

Move him out of my house.

Help!Somebody help!

Second Lady has killed herself!

Stay here!

What is he doing?

She's conscious.

Let me die!

Stupid girl. She can't even play dead correctly.

She's going to be all right.

I have to speak with you.

Thank you for saving her.

I can't imagine what would have happened today without you.

- I have one request. - Anything.

Let her go.

I can't.

- It's beyond my power. - You brought her here.

You can set her free.

I'm sorry. I can't.

How can I face my family? What would people say?

What would people think if they knew Fengmo was in love with her?

How did you know that?

She told me.

She'd rather die than live here any longer.

Shameless.

Ruin the name of the Wu family.

- She seduced my son. - Seduced?

You brought her here!

If I didn't, she could have died of hunger.

Why are you so cold?

You sacrificed that young girl...

on the bed of a man old enough to be her father!

Did you really think you could free yourself by imprisoning another?

Who do you think you are?

A saviour?

You come to China to save our Chinese children...

to save us?

Why don't you go to your country to save yourself and your country first?

I thought I knew you.

Good-bye, lady.

A long time ago...

there was a little frog who lived at the bottom of an old well.

He thought...

the sky was just this little patch of blue...

above his head.

- He had no idea... - Madam Wu!

Where's my son? Where's my grandson?

Where's my daughter-in-law?

Heaven! Are you trying to break my old bones?

Ying!

Where the hell are they?

- I will go look for them. - Go, go!

Why don't you come home with me?

Two wives not enough for you, Mr Wu.

Come home with me.

She is free now.

You can be free too.

But...

she is young.

- Times have changed. - And you're so old.

The other day...

when you gave me that birthday dumpling or whatever it was...

that's the first time I celebrated my birthday since I was a child.

I feel like I belong here now.

Come.

Here. Can you walk?

Let me help you.

Put me down.

- Let me take a look. - I'm fine.

Let me see. I'm a doctor, remember?

- It's all right. - Let me see.

Maybe you sprained it.

Does that hurt?

- Yes? - It's all right.

It's all right.

Why are you crying?

Where have you been?

On your knees!

Beg for forgiveness from your ancestors.

Ancestors, I beg for your forgiveness.

Apologize for driving your second wife away!

Forgive me for driving my second wife away.

Beg for forgiveness for breaking the family rules!

I beg for forgiveness for breaking family rules.

Beg for forgiveness for losing face.

I beg for forgiveness for losing face.

Beg for forgiveness...

Great Grandma!

It is a blessing that she did not live to see this war.

I've heard the Japanese have killed hundreds of people in the north.

May I pray for her?

Pray then.

My mother can have one more heaven to go to.

Forgive me, Father.

Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned.

You are not really leaving, are you?

I am.

Where are you going?

As far away as possible.

Fengmo, I'm sorry.

It's hard for me to explain to you.

You're my son.

But I think only you can understand.

Mother...

how could you?

How can I understand you...

when you bought a girl to warm my father's bed?

How can I understand you...

when you drove Chiuming to try to kill herself?

How can I understand you...

when my father visits the flower boat every night?

How can I understand you when you betray us with my teacher?

Because...

it has taken me 40 years...

to feel the way you feel about Chiuming.

I have come to say good-bye.

I am joining the Communist army.

So you've decided.

You can find Chiuming in the missionary school near Wuxi church.

How's your mother?

Changed.

Go see her.

Thank you for all you have done.

Take care of my mother.

God bless you.

I've heard...

you sent a message to tell the foreigner...

to come for my care.

Yes.

I told the servants not to give him your message.

Why?

I'm not dead yet!

Children! Children, in the house!

Put your things down! Inside! Inside!

In the house, hurry!

Quickly, in the house!

Get in, hurry!

Under the bed!

Now! There's no more time.

Now! Go down! Get on the boat!

Get on the boat!

I'm not leaving.

You want to die?

- I'm not leaving with you. - Get on the boat!

You don't understand.

I'm sorry.

Come with me, woman.

Now!

Not this time.

I've served you for 24 years. Not any more.

- Listen! You belong to me. - No. I belong to nobody.

You're nobody without the Wu family!

Don't leave me alone! I'm scared!

If you no longer care for me, think of your sons!

My lord is looking for her! They had a fight and she disappeared.

Take the children. I'll meet you at Wuxi church.

It's too dangerous. The Japanese have taken the town.

She must be trapped there!

Daughter? Where are you, daughter?

Last night a foreign priest asked me...

if I was still alive to give this to you.

- He was here? - He saved our lives.

Tell me. Where is he?

Tell me the names that Father Andre had given you, children.

Honesty.

Kindness.

Faith.

Truth.

- Humanity. - Mercy.

- Light. - Grace.

- Sunbeam. - Star.

Dawn.

Charity.

Rose.

Mother, I don't have a name.

Your name will be Love.