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I'm not your mother, go home

I remember it was a windy night

she left without saying a word

if it wasn't for the high heels

I would've thought I was still in the dream

Did your mother come back?

Did you save food for her?

Yes

so little?

I ate before I came home

this is for you two, it should be enough

don't you remember she doesn't like this dish?

You said you ate already.

Try it on

Dad

let's just eat ok?

No...

Let's go to bed

get on the bed

Madmen drown themselves in sorrow

because they still realize they're mad

so I keep dad from anything women related

but I don't know how it happened

I slipped

What's up?

Why didn't you come last night?

Didn't say I would

perhaps I was just silly

I waited for you all night by the pool

you could've called me

you could've too

I heard you've gotten really close with the prefect from the next class

really?

What do you say?

Young girls aren't my thing

I like mature women

Hello everyone

ms hui is on maternity leave

I'm her substitute

call me ms yip

no prefect here to call attention?

Stand up, please!

Good morning, ms yip

This is a composition lesson

these are the questions from last year

feel free to select one

boring

can we try something new, ms yip?

"Schrodinger's cat"

a cat walks into a sealed box

it's specially made

it has a gadget that emits poison gas

the cat is alive and dead at the same time

alive and dead? Impossible!

Don't interrupt her

it sounds absurd

but there's more

if you open the box

you might activate the gadget

the cat will either remain alive

or die

it's so abstract

I don't get it

let's put it this way

you want to tell the girl you like her

but you don't know how she feels about you

perhaps she doesn't even know

that means it's still possible that

she either does or doesn't like you

I get it

until the day you tell her

she likes you

ms yip, aren't we writing today?

Yes. This is today's topic

write a poem, a novel, a thesis

hand it in by the end of class

who is cheung chi hang?

Come and see me after class

The counselor told me

you pried open your classmates' lockers

why?

I already said I was putting a gift in my girlfriends locker

but I got the wrong number.

"'14' detective agency, subject: Lee ching"

But you opened many lockers

I can't help it, too many girlfriends

I'll call the counselor if you keep on lying

I was bored at detention

so I opened them just for fun

how come you can pick locks?

My dad's always drunk

if 1 couldn't pick locks I'd starve

you don't understand?

I also don't understand why you were at the pool last night

I stumbled

I see...

Back to you

we've been trying to contact your dad

to set up a meeting?

We just want to talk to him

he's difficult to talk to

I've been trying all my life

he still doesn't get me.

Perhaps he'll get me

if he's busy

I can come to your home

that's not a good idea...

I'll take care of it. You can leave now

About last night...

You told me you were at my door an hour ago

I'm here. Get ready!

I'm dressed, idiot.

Hurry up

are you coming?

Is that really you at the door?

Ms yip

is your dad here?

He's out

didn't you tell him I'm coming today?

Ms yip, have a seat

He doesn't have a phone?

Lying again?

He really doesn't have a phone

I can't come, ms yip's here

ok, bye

ms yip

I have to take the ball to my friends

are you trying to sneak out?

I am not

I'll be back in no time

let's go

isn't ms yip at your place?

So? She'll leave eventually

asshole

don't let her know we're together

- Listen to me... - Let go...

I wanted to say sorry

but you wouldn't even answer my calls!

You're mistaken, mr cheung

I didn't mean to hit you

mr cheung!

Please don't go! Listen to me

darling, I didn't mean to hit you

stop it, dad

she's my teacher, not my mom!

Go away

you've mistaken!

Let her go, dad

Is this your mom's dress?

Yes. You like it?

I never wear anything sleeveless

afraid of showing your armpits?

Is your dad always drunk?

No

He's sentimental

he drinks to drown his sorrows

just like li bai

what does he do?

He used to be in the recycling business

and now?

Retired

collecting is just his hobby

and your mother?

She returned to China

when is she coming back?

She's a grown up

she'll come back when she wants to

how long has she been gone?

A while

how long?

Like I said, a while

life in Hong Kong isn't for her

Give me your phone

This is my number

when your dad wakes up

tell him to call me

he hasn't been awake since mom left

how about I give you the number of a social worker?

I don't need it

this is good for him?

He just wants to escape once in a while

as long as he's happy

like you going to the pool late at night

what's wrong with that?

Well, I'll go now

Need any help?

You want a haircut?

Do you?

This one?

Do you have a reservation?

No

Two?

Yes

this way please

would you like to take your jacket off first?

I really like my current hairstyle

Just a minute

okay

Miss

sir, your friend left with her robe on

and her handbag too

Hello, how many?

Two

this way, please

this way

I'll just sit here

oh, sure

your robe

thanks

Excuse me.

I'll have this

this... this...

And this...

This... this...

Excuse me, another bottle

Sometimes you become interested in a person

not because you understand her

quite the opposite

it's because you don't know a thing about her

Maybe because she was drunk

she cried really hard that night

and because of that night

I became obsessed with wanting to know everything about her

Did I wake you?

I just dozed off

it's so late

Jose and I chatted for a long time

is she still teaching at our old school?

Kelsey will leave to study abroad soon

I want her to visit mom for a few days

why do you smell so good?

Kelsey...

She broke the bottle of fragrance oil in the study

she clings on to me whenever you're not around

I'll go shower first

Morning

you want to go out today?

I want to stay home and practice

how about later?

I can't, I'm studying with classmates

you're visiting grandma tomorrow, right?

Lucy

Lucy

yes, madam

wash everything

why?

Just do it

when was the last time you guys had sex?

We're in school, principle

okay

so what really happened?

I told you, it's nothing

you can't even tell your best friend

being alone at home...

Is boring

you've been bored for more than a decade

if you don't hire me

I won't leave

fine

it's your lucky day

6a's class teacher is on maternity leave

class teacher?

Yes and?

You don't want it?

I'll take it

miss, you're still here

I'm almost done

don't stay too late

Dad

water's getting cold, come bathe

dad

bathtime

come on, dad

the water's ready

it's getting cold

come

Gotcha! Bathtime

raise your arm

did mom call?

Yes

she said you should drink less

how's her work?

Didn't you say she found a new job?

Yeah

it's about the same

what does that mean?

She teaches dancing now

what kind?

Public square dancing

I can't remember

when I called her last

I'm not sure when childhood memories begin to fade

but I remember on the 14th of each month

she'll be here

Whenever she came

I'd follow her around

The number you have dailed cannot be connected at present

please try again later

The number you have dailed cannot be connected at present

please try...

You don't have time to come back?

I know you're busy

old people can be troublesome

not everyone can stand his temper

he's drinking less now

alcoholics are really obnoxious

but he's getting better

he's been selling second-hand goods

and I help tidying up the place daily

I've been dialing this number since I was little

finding all sorts of excuses

to explain why that woman ran away

even though they might not be true

I begin to believe them myself

after repeating them over and over again

stand up, please!

Good morning, ms yip

Can I have a piece of your pork chop?

No

I have a big appetite

have mine, I eat very little

I heard ms yip used to be the principle of an elite school

her husband is high up in the education bureau

are you sure?

No way

what is she doing here then?

I wonder if something happened to her

you new class teacher?

The one with the sexy butt?

Shut the hell up!

She's always looking so serious

like a widow

but she's got great body

how do you know? You've felt it?

We don't tolerate violence here

David li has never gotten into a fight before

but cheung chi hang

I am afraid we can't keep him

ms yip

inform his parents

you're expelled, asshole!

Starting next week

you must stay after school for extra tutoring

I made a deal with the counselor

if you can improve your class ranking by 10 places

the school will drop your case

then do you still need to see my dad?

Yes

Really, I'm not sure when he'll be back

it's fine. I have plenty of time today

should we go for a haircut?

Since we didn't last time

She's not there today

you seem to know her very well

let's not talk about her

do you have your mom's number?

Yeah

her number's not in service anymore. You still want it?

What does she do?

Mom?

She's a dancer

What about that woman?

What does she do?

She also dances

why are you following her?

Why do you want to know?

Well

she's pretty

I'm curious

You think she's pretty?

Of course

very good figure, and innocent looking pretty face

But I can't tell how well she dances

you know

women who can dance are really attractive

You want to learn?

No!

All those twisting and swaying

looks ridiculous

It's rare for moms to sign up their sons for social dancing classes

it's menopause. Makes her do weird things

well you shouldn't say that about her

we teach ballroom and Latin dances

for ballroom, we teach waltz, foxtrot and tango

for Latin, we teach rumba and cha-cha

what do you want to learn?

Stand up straight

those were some basic steps

now follow my lead

raise your arms

ready

7,8and 1, 2, 3

1, 2, 3

good

now faster

ready

7,8and 1, 2, 3

12213

very good

let's try something harder

we'll do a circle

okay...

Ready

7,8and 1, 2, 3

1, 2, 3

come closer

closer

Now a step back with your right foot

stand up straight

here we go

I'll count to 3

right foot a step back

1, 2, 3

forward

are you sure this is right?

That's how she taught me

let's try again

who would teach like this?

Amateur

she's not great, you're right

what is she like?

What do you mean?

How is her personality?

Well

she's pretty chatty

she's good with words

But I don't like her pointy ass.

She is charming

gentle

and patient

But she lacks character

Let's do it again

sure

let me show you

just like what I said

place your hand here

this way, hold tight

like this

and we go

go

1, 2, 3

4, 5, 6

3,4,5,6,7

twist out, then in

Perhaps you got the wrong person?

She's always in mainland

I checked the information, it's definitely her

she remarried a decade ago

and has a 6 years old daughter

thank you

You've improved

have you been practicing?

I practice with mom all the time

tell her to join us next time

I prefer teaching her myself

bye

Let's swim!

Butt slaps!

You come here often?

Yes, I kept a fish here

what? You have a fish here?

Yep

it can't swim into the ocean, so it stays here

I don't see it

it's asleep?

Come back tomorrow

you'll see it then

you coming?

Sure

Have you ever though of finding your mother?

It crossed my mind

have your ever thought of confronting that woman?

I'm looking for Lee ching

she's in a class right now. Do you want me to get her?

Okay

where's she?

How do you think they meet?

Dance class?

My husband doesn't like dancing

how do you know?

I just do

Why don't you just ask him?

Ask him?

It's either yes or no

how will you know if you don't ask?

You stepped on me

sorry

You stepped on me too

sorry

I don't want to dance anymore

Why?

I don't know

it was fine all along

then last night, she suddenly said she wants to stop

your mother?

My girlfriend

did you make her angry?

I don't know

I've been busy with schoolwork

she wants me to improve my class ranking

it's easier said than done

Are you okay?

Can you help me cancel the rest of the classes?

Your belly will grow. Have you decided?

The janitor saw you dancing with him

I told you it was nothing

sure you haven't done anything, but how do you really feel?

If you continue to clam up

I can't help you

Fong sun

is cheating on me

so what?

Yuek Mei

every husband with a middle-aged wife does this

remember Stephen?

He knocked someone up

his wife confronted the mistress

and she settled the mess with money

don't worry

your husband still loves you

or else he would've left you already

he just wants to have a little fun

you know what's most important?

Let him know no matter what happens

you'll always be by his side

that's ridiculous

it's not, I am just stating the truth

crazy!

Go home

you're not here to teach

if you want your family back, go home

Let's go to the study room after school

no, I have a dance date

You have a date with her?

I know you got into the fight because of her

You really think you guys are possible?

I'm taking ms yip's place as of today

stand up, please!

Good morning, sir

"Yip yuek Mei"

What are you doing here?

Why don't you go home?

Your mom knows you're here?

I recognize you

you're always with the teacher by the pool

The most hideous sound in the world

has to be the voicemail recording

"'14' detective agency, subject: Fong yim ming"

I suddenly understand the story about the cat in the box

I understand ms yip

and my dad

in the end, I decided not to open the envelope

let alone taking it with me

Daddy

mommy

I'll turn on the light

What's wrong?

Can you tell me what's going on?

I think I am being followed

who's following you?

I don't know

Flying pig detective agency?

Yes, how can I help you?

I have some great leads for you.

Remember that bastard lau fong shun?

"To deputy director lau fong sun"

that file's been closed. Who are you?

Don't worry about that

as long as you provide her more information, you'll get paid

it's a win-win situation

1, 2, 3

step forward!

Sorry, sorry

again

left foot

sorry, did I hurt you?

I am fine

sorry, madam

Hello

What photos?

This must be a mistake

Where are you? I'm coming over

Why are you here?

Listen

you've been treating me as a replacement for your mother

I love you

and it has nothing to do with that woman

But I don't want to know

I just want to be with you everyday

You hit me because you're afraid you're falling in love with me right?

Of course not

get out

this is not your home. Get out of here!

Come back down

go away

I will leave once you come down

She's pregnant

He'll break up with her

he won't

I can't compete with her

Do you love your husband?

We went to school together

we even taught in the same school

we fell in love

after my mother passed away

He won't divorce you

How do you know?

You even know where we keep our first-aid kit?

You don't?

Well, thank goodness I do

you can be arrested for trespassing

then you'll bail me out

my dad doesn't know where the police station is

he only knows his way home

It's going to hurt

He's my student

what student?

You already quit

you

you can be arrested for trespassing

what

I'm her husband

this is my home

you should go

what are you doing?

What is he doing?

Calm down

- I said what is he doing? - Calm down

cheung chi hang

go home

go home my ass

we're in love

you two should divorce

stop it

ignore him

don't you dare

her bras and panties

are in the 4th drawer of the left closet in the bedroom

no, it's not like that!

Lau fong sun!

Sit down

stop it

do you know what she's wearing today?

Black laced panties! Did you know that?

Cheung chi hang

stop talking gibberish!

Leave

I said, leave!

- Are you out of your mind? - Let me see

you're humiliating me

me? Humiliating you?

He even knew where you put your panties

are you in a relationship with him?

When you knocked up that woman

did you think about

your relationship with me?

I don't know what you're talking about

Did someone send you something?

You know what's going on

I've told you

someone's messing with me

I'm the one who's been following you

The day you broke that bottle of fragrance oil

I thought that was her perfume

then I realized

that bottle...

Was something we bought together on a trip

"Sorry"

"Subject: Fong yim ming"

"'14' detective agency"

What are you doing?

Where's my China travel permit?

I'm going to look for your mother

what are you doing?

Are you crazy?

That woman never returned my calls

this was all a lie

stop this nonsense

she's just not used to living in Hong Kong

she never left Hong Kong

stop dreaming! It was me you've been dancing with, not her!

Can you wake the hell up?

Your mom only went back to live

she's there because she can't get used to Hong Kong

she was so young. Why did she ended up with you?

All she wanted was citizenship in Hong Kong

shut up!

She ran away with another man long ago

don't you dare say that about her

she doesn't want us

no! No!

She left us a long time ago

you know how much I love her

no...

No...

I'll get her back

let go

Are you sure?

He's been missing for two days

we checked

we don't have any record of your dad leaving Hong Kong

we'll file a missing persons report

thank you

Fishes fertilize externally

females release eggs in the water first

and then males fertilize them with sperm

so, females are always the first to leave

in this vast ocean

every single fish out there

has probably never met it's mother

Hello

hello

not sure if I've gotten so used to my calls unanswered

when somebody finally did

I didn't know what to say

This is not a prank

tell her mother

I am kidnapping her

quit messing around with us

against the wall!

Madam

is that your son in there?

I don't know him

we can file charges againts...

It's okay, I don't want trouble

let's go

hey kid

we called your home many times but no one answered

where's your father?

Your mother?

That woman, she is my mother

ask her to bail me out

she said she doesn't know you

she also said she won't press charges against you

stay away from them

let go of me!

I knew you'd bail me out

sorry...

Did you get to see your mother?

Yes...

She doesn't dance. That's a lie

I lie about her returning to China to fool my dad

I thought I was helping you by looking for her

she didn't even look at me

she said she didn't know me

How are you and your husband doing?

Can we dance one more time?

We never did

later

she moved to england with her daughter

a week later

my dad returned

he was just like before

collecting random trash everyday

as if nothing has ever happened

I have no idea if he tried to find that woman

though I think

he is still waiting for her

the fish in the pool vanished

I begin to send a leltter to england everyday

when we first met

she didn't say "hi" to me

when she decided to part from me

she left without saying "bye"

but I will be waiting for her

until the world ends

the universe shatters

and the ocean crumbles