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Mrs. Li? You're so beautiful

They say your dumplings are the most expensive

Of course! Please come in

You've come in the right time!

The water is just boiling, waiting for you

Actually, I know who you are

I watched you on TV very often when I first came to Hong Kong

You were the best!

I quit acting a long time ago

Please, have a seat

Mrs. Li, guess how old I am

I suppose...

...you're in your thirties at most

I'm much older than that; everyone calls me Aunt Mei

But you don't have any wrinkles

And I have fair skin, too

I'm my own best advertisement

Your skin is great; I'm impressed

My dumplings are worth it

You get what you pay for

Mrs. Li...

Want me to put in more cabbage?

It's up to you

The Northerners always say...

"Good feeling comes from a nap, good taste comes from a dumpling"

Dumplings have existed in China for more than 1400 years

But the Southerners still say...

...they're just dough stuffed with meat, nothing special!

I use high-gluten flour...

...for texture and chewiness

I knead it fine...

...until it is like a peeled egg

Smooth, translucent, and soft

There's a secret to keep the filling from leaking out

So that the juicy flavor explodes in the mouth

Eat while it's warm

I eat these often

Sometimes in soup...

...sometimes minced and steamed with citrus peel

Just think of the results, not what it was

For women to rejuvenate...

...you must start from the inside for the best result

Only my secret formula can do this

Let me sing for you

Well, it's kind of a custom of mine

I often sing songs from my youth after my customers eat

Take it as an entertainment; listen:

"The water of Hung Lake is rough"

"My home is on the shore"

"At dawn, boats go out with nets"

"At dusk, they return loaded with fish"

"Wild ducks and lotus roots are here"

"Autumns are bountiful with rice"

"They say heaven is beautiful"

"How can it compare with Hung Lake"

You were already on a trip last week

You promised to stay for our 15th anniversary

I'm just going for a few days

I'll try to come back early

It's boring here in the hotel

We'll move into our new home as soon as the renovation is over

See if there's anything else we need in the new house

So many "zeroes"?

You used to laugh a lot

Now even a big fat check can't make you happy

You're not taking me along

Why should I be happy?

I'll be gone for only 4, 5 days

And if more?

I'll write you another check as a fine

Fines are for mistakes

Whatever

About that contract, if you don't send over soon...

...I'm going to change my mind

Shenzhen, China

I went through so much to get these

- They're stepping up the surveillance - Because some paparazzi have come

Hong Kong media is so nosy

Just don't show up in the next two weeks

Even the locals can't get a hold of the stock now

We'll see

- Thanks -This is for you

China-Hong Kong Border

This way, miss

This way, miss

- Put it through - Over there?

- The lunchbox - Okay

Mrs. Li

Ever consider having children?

We just can't; don't know if it's his problem or mine...

Don't worry, you'll soon regain your youth...

...so as the heart of your man

Do you have more potent stuff for faster results?

The best are those in the 5th or 6th month

Have to remove it only by breaking the water sac, then sliding it out

It's covered by a layer of creamy fat

The colors are defined; you can even see the cranium

Its tiny limbs would still be moving around

It's only this small in the 1st trimester

But the meat would be too tough by the third trimester

The 5th month ones are perfect, kitten-like

So cute and so nutritious

Let me show you

I'm serving it pan-fried this time

We can always try some other styles next time

What's this crunchiness about?

It's okay, they have hands and feet already, you know

And ears, too!

Those were bones?

Nah... their bones are hardly hard

I'll just chop finer next time

Simmer in broth next time; taste less greasy

Broth is good; it keeps all the juices

Are you done?

This can't go on

Pardon?

My skin is still flabby

No! It's much better!

I need your most potent stuff

Trust me, I'll find it

It's time for me to sing

Suit yourself, but I must go

Bye, Mrs. Li

This way!

Don't worry, I'll find it for you

Call me when you do

Trust me

Aunt Mei?

You are...

I'm a friend of Mrs. Kam

Oh, hello dear, c'mon in!

From now on, you don't have to work anymore

And live off you?

I can afford that, given you're so slim and eat so little

- Not true; I love to eat - And you love to laugh, too

Relax

You're almost there; it's been 18 hours already

Relax

You must try to relax, dear

Will she be all right?

Of course

Try to relax

Your cervix has not fully dilated yet

Poor girl, you're not even fully grown

We women must protect ourselves

Don't let others bully you again

The water broke!

It's okay

Don't be nervous

I swear it will be over in 10 seconds

Breathe deeply!

Work with me, okay? Relax

Hold on...

Relax...

Cry if you want to

It's fully dilated!

Stay calm! And on my count...

One, two, three!

Where are my tongs?

Relax!

Try to relax

Beautiful

Don't be sad, my dear

There's no more life in this baby

Want some snacks?

I'll do steamed dumplings this time

Need some wine, too

It was a boy

A boy?

See that little thing?

So beautiful and rare

Boys don't get aborted in China

I didn't use any oxytocin, just a catheter

Drugs make it inedible

It will damage your nervous system

It's a first-born, the most nutritious

Nothing in this world can beat this nutrition

The mother's a schoolgirl

Young and healthy

Then get working!

What's the style today?

This will make you feel like new

Hello?

My husband broke his leg

Now you need me

Normally you wouldn't care where I go

You smell nice...

...look nice

You haven't touched me in ages

Thirsty? I'll get water

It's so hot in the street

And we must go to Mongkok next

Darn! I forgot about that

Two more trunks to move

- Woe is me -Big trunks, too

What's wrong?

- What is this? - What is it?

- It's blood -My goodness!

Here's a tissue

Whose blood is this?!

Kate? Are you all right?

Kate... What's going on?!

Answer me, Kate! Answer me!

Kate? Are you all right? What's going on?!

Something is going on here

- She must have taken something - Definitely

Mrs. Li

You look fabulous! Absolutely radiant!

- Talking behind my back? -No!

Just praising your look

I'll catch up later

You're so late...

Perhaps she finds herself a guru

Or better, "voodoo"

That's scary!

Mrs. Li, stop busying yourself, join us

- Bon appetite -Thanks

The food smells kind of fishy

Yes

Is it the beef?

The beef?

It's the fish, I think

Really?

I don't think so

There is a strange smell here

Something wrong with the food?

God, the smell is horrible

I've forgot to check something! Excuse me

Why is she so tense?

Aunt Mei?

What was this "best stuff"?

What did you feed me?

The fetus was sick, wasn't it? Or, poisonous?

This baby was hard to find

Available only because his father is also his grandfather

One in a million, you know

A child of an incest?

A cursed child turns me to this?!

A cursed child has extra potency, I tell you

Hey! Mrs. Li, Hurry!

Turn on the TV! Channel 2 is rerunning your series!

"Heard you have a crush on the baby face next door"

"No... "

- "You sure?" - "No... "

"The one you said looks like Alan Tam"

"I never said so!"

Mrs. Li, you crying?

Don't be sad; be strong

Good night, Mrs. Li

Headaches? And rashes?

It's just nerves! You should be happy instead!

You're 2 months pregnant! We've confirmed it

- You sure? -Absolutely

Peter, you told me I couldn't conceive!

Not anymore! Now you can!

- You sure there's no mistake - Not a chance

This is the best news for both Mr Li and you!

I'll prescribe something to ease your tension

You'll be fine in a couple of days

- Nurse - Yes, Dr. Wong

Mrs. Li's chauffeur will come pick up her medication

How many days' prescription?

- Give her a week's worth - Okay

Don't move!

Dispatch, we've arrived at 2103

Victim is male, badly cut; we need an ambulance

We have his wife under control

Tell them to hurry

The victim is alive, please hurry!

So much stuff left

What are these... so well-hidden?

Shenzhen, China

CUT

Hello?

Just a minute

There, alright

No, I'm not busy... I was just having dinner

Have you eaten?

I can't finish it

Yeah, I've left it frozen

My stomach doesn't feel so good

Anyway...

It's been 3 months since I moved here, aren't you going to come over?

How about tomorrow?

We can have breakfast together...

...if you don't mind cold leftovers

You really want to hear me play?

My stomach is really bothering me!

I feel nauseous!

Perhaps the food is past its expiration date

Darling, it's killing me!

And...

What's scene 29 again?

- Good-bye, sir -Good-bye!

Scene 29 is where Young-Chae draws blood with a water pump

Right...

- Good-bye, sir! -Good-bye!

If we push it back to the 13th...

Shoot the remaining inserts during the morning of the 8th...

...and I'll finish editing before the night shoot

Then the crew can catch some sleep in between

But you won't get any sleep at all!

Better just one, than all sixty of the crew losing sleep

Quite true

- Take care, sir! -Yeah, you too!

Kyung-ah, get the guys to do the heavy work!

I heard you're going to Seoul

- Could you drop me off at Hanam City?

- Good-bye, sir!

- Good-bye!

- Good-bye, sir!

- Good-bye!

Sir... the daggers we talked about

Good work!

Good work everyone!

I ran over from Studio 3 as soon as I heard you're here

Did you read the scripts I sent you?

What do you think? Which one should I do?

"Pink Panty", go for "Pink Panty"

They say director Jang is the John Waters of Korea

Still... don't you think his film is a little sinister?

- Kim Chang's film seems better - Director Kim Chang...

His film only makes the director look good

The actors don't get noticed at all

Just don't waste your time on him

What about this...

Trying something other than Mr. Nice Guy?

Like a psycho-rapist-killer thing... huh?!

Huh?!

Don't worry, I ate already... Just go back to your work

We can have breakfast together tomorrow

I'll take care of it if you don't mind cold leftovers

You should have come to see the set!

It looks just like our house...

Hey, I got the music for the film! Listen to this...

The rehearsal will end late! Don't forget your veggie diet!

You've got...

...such pretty hands, ma'am

There's jewelry in the bedroom!

Take it all! Just don't hurt anyone!

Please, let us go!

Darn...

You're not supposed to start off with this kind of talk!

You shouldn't have started begging until... like 20 minutes later

"Wait"... till things fall apart first!

You are, after all, the head of the house

If you're only capable of "begging" from the onset...

...who else could your wife count on?

Remember what happened when you shot "Uninvited Guest" in 1998?

When those gangsters busted in on the shoot...

"Stop it!"

You shouted at them boldly!

What happened to your guts now?

Who are you?

Who, me?

Maybe you'll recognize me like this...

Nope?

Red Hunt! Huh?

Water!

Water!

Water...

What the hell!

Ready, huh?!

Action, huh?

And... CUT!

She's a pianist...

I know that of course! I've done my research

Got to be the pianist's fingers for the "cut" to mean something

Only an idiot would want her toes instead!

Honey!

Honey, I'll... take care of this somehow

Honey, are you alright? It hurts a lot, doesn't it?

I still don't know what's going on...

But I'm sure... we can get out of this somehow

Just trust me, okay?

Does it hurt a lot, honey?

Try and bear it a little longer! Do that for me, okay?

It will be all over soon

I'll... I'll make sure you can play again

I love you, honey

Let's be strong

One way or another, I'll...

I remember you now!

Yeah?

An Extra

I was in all five of your films, sir!

You were such a kind man...

...unlike any other directors I've ever worked with

So kind, no matter what mistakes I made

Remember the mob scene in "The Desert"?

You were shooting the crowd running in the distance

Some moron knocked over a hornet's nest as we ran

I got stung, I freaked out and I ruined the take

Naturally...

The damn assistant director gave me hell

But then you said...

How about using the time to set up another take instead of yelling?

It's not like he wanted to get stung

Is your neck okay?

You were so sweet

But what's the use of all that?

You don't even recognize me!

Why are you doing this to me?

What do you mean "Why"?

"Because" this world is so fucked up! That's why!

Look at this, look!

I didn't even know there are houses like this in Korea!

Lots of people are better off than us! This house is merely...

The rich people I've ever met...

They're all scumbags, no respect for people

I don't even consider them as human beings

But you, you are a good man!

That's so fucking unfair!

You're rich, handsome, educated in America...

...a genius director, and you have a pretty wife!

If you're also a "good" man on top of that...

...what are guys like me supposed to get?!

You know on TV shows...

Only the poor folks are good people! Never the rich!

You've already got everything!

Why do you have to corner us too?!

Why are you a good man, too?

You live well in this world and you'll live well in heaven

Our lives suck and we're going to hell!

This is totally outrageous!

That's not true

"It's harder for a rich man to get into heaven... "

"... than a camel to go through the eye of a needle"

It's in the Bible!

Bull shit

It's easier for a rich man to get into heaven...

...than putting a needle into a camel's nostril!

Face it, you've got no cause to sin

Of course I have

Then, prove it!

What persistence

I'm sorry...

- ... for being a good person -Look at that!

Look!

What a good man?!

I can let your wife go

On one condition...

You have to kill someone right here! Can you do that?

I'll do as you wish

Let her go and I'll die in her place

You don't need to die

You just need to strangle the little kid over there

If you don't, in every five minutes...

...I'll cut off another one of your wife's fingers

Let's see how good you can stay!

Ready...

Go!

Who is this kid?

I don't know her either!

Met her on my way here! She looked bored so I brought her along

Guess what

I've been dirt poor ever since I was a kid

My bastard father was always dead drunk

He beat the hell out of us day in and day out

Needless to say my grades were bad

And this ugly face of mine could get me nowhere near stardom

So you see, now I'm the one who always gets drunk

I go home and I kick my boy's ass

And, I beat my wife, too!

When I sober up in the morning...

...and see that beat-up face of hers

Guess what I think of?

Your face!

Your nice handsome face overlapping hers...

It makes perfect sense for a poor kid to grow up to be a bastard...

...and a rich kid to grow up to be a good man! That's fate!

Damn it!

Hell, no!

No...

Time flies

What should I do, honey? Whatever you say

Should I kill her?

Don't kill her?

What a decisive man, my goodness! What a decisive man!

Listen to me, life has many stages

I went through many difficulties before getting this far

It wasn't as easy as you think! I didn't get it for free

Someone once said...

"No time to blink, keep striving for... "

Fuck that! I ain't stupid!

It's a line from your own film!

Jin says that to Rose in "Last Wish"

Want me to follow suit?

Remember the cabaret scene in "Dancing Factory"?

You wrote the song lyrics as well

I did some dancing there, too

"I'm not going to listen to your words anymore"

"All are a pack of lies! All out of hypocrisy!"

"We'll make our own words"

"We'll make our own truth"

"I'm not going to listen to your words anymore"

I'm sorry little one

I really can't hold out

I'm sorry!

I ain't a good man... You don't even know me!

How can you prove that I'm a good man!

The truth is...

Whenever an actor ask for my advice

I always persuade them not to work with Director Kim Chang

Because...

He's my sole rival

I can't stand that jerk having any good actors in his films

You call this shit a confession?

Do I look like an idiot to you?

I've never said that you were a saint!

Who the hell hasn't done a thing as tedious as that?

Give me a break

Let me show you what a confession really is

For example

Before I left home this morning, I killed my wife

I must have strangled her for over 30 minutes

Her tongue hung out all the way and she shitted everywhere

I was going to finish my son too, but it was not that easy...

I just couldn't do that...

Now, that's what I call a confession!

Your turn! Give me something nice and juicy

Wait! I'll talk! I'll talk!

There's a wardrobe called Kyung-Ah

I offered to give her a ride home one day

I lied that her home was on my way

And then I drove her to a motel...

We've been doing this for 3 years already since "Bluebird"

Love isn't a sin

We dropped by a motel tonight, too

Lakeside Motel, room 304

We did it twice in three hours... No

...three times in two hours

I'm really sorry, honey

Shouldn't have told you this when you're already suffering so much

It hurts a lot, doesn't it?

But then...

You shouldn't mind this

You've never had any real pains in your life, and no worries either

Know why I like Kyung-Ah?

Unlike you, she's smart and we can talk about many things

As for you, I'd rather you not to talk to me at all

All you care to talk about are clothes and plastic surgery!

When I make love to you...

I'm not sure whether I'm holding a woman or a bag of silicon

Guess how old my wife is

Just one year younger than me...

...but already a Botox junkie

Now her expression doesn't change even if she smiles

What she has is not a face but a mask

And that mask yelps at me everyday

"I love you, honey!"

Mi-ran, be honest for just this once in your life

Do you know what love is?

Don't pity yourself for losing your fingers

They don't deserve any tears

Because you can play shit

Plus, you don't cook and you never clean...

You hands have no use anyway other than wearing jewelry

Listen

What is an artist without talent?

"Nada"

Not existing! A "nothing"

Like a ring without a hole or a square ball! Get it?

If you can't play, it'll be nice and quiet here

Also...

It's so much lighter for you to wave "Bye-bye"!

No, no, no, not yet

There's something else I've been trying to say...

I've been holding it back for a whole 10 years now

Curious?

Screw you, bitch!

Truth is, she has an affair too

Know the tenor she plays accompaniment for?

He's her lover! Do you know?

I saw it all when I was following her around

Am I wrong? Speak up for yourself

Oh, I forgot you're gagged

But you can nod, can't you?

Do what you should do!

Ah... You already knew!

Didn't you? Didn't you?

How about this

I'm kind of depressed

So if you really want to buy some time...

...you can try to make me laugh

Every time you succeed, I'll extend the deadline for another 5 minutes

You've made good comedies

Now, you can try your hand on acting in one

Okay

Ready and...

You son of a bitch!

You... you've never seen me losing my temper, right?

I'm going to show it to you now

You son of a bitch

Your dad was a moron and he made you a loser

Is that my fault?

Did I rob your blank?!

Did I steal your wife?

What do I have to do with your unhappy existence?

Shame on you, moron

Why don't you just kill yourself? Your life is a waste of time anyway

Want me to make you laugh?

Do you know who you're talking to?

I'm Ryu Ji-ho, "the" Ryu Ji-ho!

You're merely a lowlife extra! Want me to make you... what?

Get the hell out of here

Just untie me and go home!

Go fix your son some instant noodles, okay?!

You've freaked me out and corrupted me!

Your mission has been completed!

I'll never mention what happened today

If you want her fingers this much...

...cut them all off!

Or better, just cut off her hands!

Why bother cutting off her fingers one by one?

Just finish it quickly and get the hell out of here

I want nothing more

No, wait!

My closing statement

You've never gone for cheap laugh like this in your comedies

You're so disappointing!

Wait, wait!

I was too wound up and... I made mistakes

I swear I didn't mean to do so... Wait! Wait!

What are you doing now?

What are you doing?

Wait, wait, wait

Give me one more chance

Just give me one more try! Please! I beg you!

My pose was bad, and I couldn't help making that kind of mistakes

Don't be so inflexible! Just once more chance...

Damn it

I shouldn't have given you any false hope...

Nowadays, if you get to the hospital within 10 hours...

...they can reattach the fingers neatly

No! Wait! I'll do it! I'll kill her! Look, I'm doing it now!

You bastard!

I said I was going to do it!

Why didn't you wait?!

You saw it too! You know I have no choice

Honey, I'm going to do it, okay?

That was three... Three, so, seven...

You'll keep your seven, honey!

I'm not doing this because I hate you, okay?

You think I'm doing this because I hate your wife?

"Hate" is nobody's fault

For example, who do you think she hates more right now?

Me or you?

Let's hear it!

Kill her!

Kill her! What are you waiting for, idiot?

Kill her! Kill her!

You see?

Easy, ma'am

You probably will get one finger left on each hand

He's got to give in by that time

You can still become a percussionist

No law against playing drums with "Chopsticks"

Common folks like me prefer drum beats to music

No! No!

You're right, better to just cut off her whole hand

Damn time flies...

47 seconds...

46 seconds...

- No! - 45 seconds...

44 seconds, 43 seconds

42 seconds, 41 seconds

40 seconds, 39 seconds

38 seconds, 37 seconds

36 seconds, 35 seconds...

34 seconds, 33 seconds

32 seconds, 31 seconds

30 seconds, 29 seconds

25 seconds...

22 seconds...

20 seconds, 19 seconds

18 seconds, 17 seconds

16 seconds, 15 seconds...

14 seconds, 13 seconds

12 seconds, 11 seconds

10 seconds

9 seconds

8 seconds

- No! - 7 seconds!

6 seconds!

5 seconds!

4 seconds!

3 seconds!

Mr. Director...

How about this?

For example...

You scumbags...

I'll take revenge!

I'm sorry

I'm sorry; it can't be helped

I tried my best! You saw it all!

Yes, you did!

I have to do this for my wife, you know

I really love her

It's hard for a kid like you to understand

The world is filled with things you can't get away from

No matter how hard you struggle...

...there are things you're being forced to do

Dear...

Alright, honey! Just wait a bit! I'll take care of it!

I'm sorry... really sorry...

- I'm sorry... -Ple... please!

Don't rush me! I'm trying! It'll be over soon!

I'm sorry I shouted, honey; you know I love you!

I don't believe you have another man! I don't care even if it's true!

I'm going to forget it all

After all, I'm the head of the house

I must forget everything happened today

I'll just think of it as a dream

I love you, honey!

I'm so sorry, kid! I'm truly sorry

Please forgive me

I love you, Mi-ran!

Please forgive me, this grown-up... this old man...

Forgive me, you have to forgive me!

Honey, I love you!

Forgive me... I'm sorry, sorry!

Forgive me...

The dream...

...always ends there

BOX

You still don't trust me, do you?

The box is too small... I can't breathe

I finished it

Thank you very much

I'll go to the office and read it over

Your handwriting is almost as neat as typing

I don't mean it should be typed, either

I have to write by hand

I can't type...

You're left-handed, aren't you?

I've read so many manuscripts

I can tell

I'll be in touch then...

One thing...

I mean...

Your novels are doing very well

Here, a small token

Sis'?

Sister, dear?

It's you, isn't it?

It's me

Kyoko...

Say something

Sister!

It's hot... I'm burning...

It wasn't what you think!

It really wasn't!

It wasn't!

Shoko...

...you did well today

A little reward

Keep up the good work

Kyoko, keep trying!

You'll be rewarded too

Sensei

I was looking...

...looking for someone

Someone?

Who is it?

Can't I be him?

At least...

...I'm here for you

You do look like him

Bear it for one night

I want to be you...

...to sleep like you

...to have nice dreams

What's going on?

Shoko, don't worry

Shoko...

Sister...

I'm sorry

I didn't do it out of hatred

It wasn't the necklace, either

I loved you so much, sis'

I looked for you everywhere

It's true

I loved you more than anyone in the world

More than anyone

Help me...

So beautiful

I can't decide...

which one of you is more beautiful...

...Shoko back then or you right now?

Oh, Kyoko...

Why did you do it?

Don't...

You thought I only loved your sister?

Poor thing...

The heat was unbearable...

Don't!

She couldn't get out...

- She's trapped... - Don't!

In that tiny box!

Look

Look!

If you hadn't done it, she'd be here now!

I'm sorry... I'm sorry

I'm so sorry...

I saved one for you too

Can't have one without the other

Shoko and Kyoko...

Together, a perfect pair

You're one and the same to me

The dream...

...always ends just there

Good morning

Good morning

In reality...

...we've been together since birth

I had a weird dream

Me too

But then...

our dreams...

...differ slightly