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Hello, who's this?

Hi, A-oh.

Let me tell you,

someone stole NT$200 from me again.

Really?

I have customer.

Hey, kid, what do you want?

Do you have money?

You can only punch one hole not two.

What took you so long?

Ah-kuai.

Bong-chi, you came at the right time

Someone stole NT$200 from me yesterday

Is that true?

Really.

Why would I lie?

- Here's NT$25. - Ok.

Take some more paper money.

No, these are enough.

Have you bought them reference textbooks?

Our signature campaign aims to promote benign competition

among different versions of textbooks.

Although the contents of these textbooks vary by only about 5%,

these differences can foster major changes.

It promotes benign competition among publishers.

It helps to make better textbooks.

Like in the past, we only use one version of the textbook.

We would be regressing.

What's wrong with that?

It's easier to study only one version.

Yes, auntie, I know what you mean.

- You said you have two kids? - Yes.

What do you want them to be when they grow up?

It depends on their interest.

Follow their interest.

Yes, auntie. You're right.

The purpose of diversified education

is to enable children to develop their interest early.

There are materials for you to look at.

I was like that...

It was only in college that I started to understand

the importance of diversified education.

Mrs. Song,

our apartment is designed specifically for three generations of a family.

Just think.

You can live with your children and your grandchildren.

Yet you can still have individual living spaces.

Next door

we have one for four generations of a family.

We can go take a look.

Numbers 5 and 10.

Look.

No.

No?

What, you are blind so young?

Here it is. Number 10.

Here it is.

They both have NT$100 prizes.

I'll go to grandma's house tomorrow.

Be back the next evening.

I have stew pork in the refrigerator.

Take how much you want and heat it.

I don't want to eat stew anymore.

I've had enough of stew.

Be thankful that I prepared food. Stop complaining.

I went to hospital today and saw your high school classmate Lin.

He used to hang out at our house often. Are you still in contact?

Did he call you?

No, he didn't see me.

Is he married?

Don't know.

He has two children or something.

Wow, he's good.

Two children.

How about you?

I have given out many red envelopes at weddings.

That's a lot of money.

I don't understand what you're saying.

I got two shirts for you.

Oh, you went out on a buying spree again.

And two underpants.

Don't buy these underpants anymore.

They're ugly.

Ugly? Your dad used to wear those kinds.

It was a different era.

People will laugh at me.

Who will see?

Underpants.

They're under there.

Comfort is what matters.

Don't underrate underpants.

What?

Don't look down on underpants.

Underrate.

It means to underestimate the importance of something.

Hold on.

Speak slowly.

How do you spell it?

u-n-d-e-r

r-a-t-e

r-a-t-e, underrate.

I am sometimes under a cow.

What do you mean?

Under a dark sky.

Feeling gloomy.

Under a cloud.

Remember your umbrella.

Silly.

I'll teach you another word.

Under table.

What?

Under table. Something inappropriate.

That's what grandma is doing.

These are yours.

I'm full, you can have it.

Why are you so picky?

You refuse my food?

What a waste, you are so hard to please.

I'm giving it to you, yet you refuse.

You thought you deserve better.

I'm mad.

Why are you changing the cover?

I just changed it last week.

Really?

It smells.

Where's the blue one?

In my bedroom.

Get it for me.

Why change to the blue one?

Blue helps sleep well.

Don't you know?

Nonsense.

Show me how you look in the new shirt.

Show me.

If it's not fit, I can change it tomorrow.

Alright. I'll show you tomorrow.

Want some fruits?

We have wax apples.

No, I'll go to bed shortly.

Do you like porridge for breakfast tomorrow?

No. Just buy anything.

Then...

rice ball or sandwich?

Whatever.

Buy me a rice ball.

Do you want soy milk or rice milk?

Son...

Do you want soy milk or rice milk?

Whatever. Soy milk.

Cold or hot?

Whatever. Mom, I need to work. Please leave.

Cold soy milk is not good. I'll buy you a warm one.

Ok, ok. Good night.

Mom, what do you want?

Didn't you want the blue sheet?

Where were the pictures taken?

During the signature campaign.

Where is this?

City hall.

You look handsome.

So many people.

Yes, many came.

Who's that?

Oh, a colleague from work.

Mom, I have to rest.

Please leave.

- Don't stay up too late. - Ok, good night.

Water...

Careful...

It's expensive; don't spill it.

Some more...

More...

- You're back. - Yes.

Mom, this cake is not as sweet.

How much is this?

NT$200.

Heavens, very expensive.

In our store the bread is only NT$10 a piece.

It's for you. I'm not asking you to pay.

Nonsense.

I save all my money to bring you up.

You even went to junior high school.

Are you better off than the others?

Annie.

Thank you.

How much is that book?

It's from the church, free.

Free?

If so, get me some more.

I can sell it to those foreign workers for NT$5 each.

I can make some money.

Mom, what's this?

Adding water into the liquor.

These are bootleg.

You can't sell these.

And you even added water into it.

What do you know?

Adding water will make the liquor less dry.

People will drink more.

They'll drink more.

What if they become blind?

You'll be arrested and imprisoned.

Who says people drink my liquor will become blind?

I've only heard that you'll get eye infection when looking at others pooping.

I can make NT$300 more from that.

It might backfire.

NT$300?

If you get arrested,

I will need to spend millions to bail you out.

Millions.

Ok, ok.

I will stop adding water.

If I do get arrested, don't bail me out.

I can get free food in jail.

Two more meatball soup.

One without coriander and celery. Thank you.

Here, rice with braised pork.

Here are some dried shredded pork.

Why add shredded pork to the braised pork rice?

Just try it.

I like to see you in this.

Thank you.

Vegetables.

Thank you.

Didn't I say no coriander and celery?

Ah-ai, what are you doing?

I picked some aloe to plant at home.

I have nothing to do anyway.

Yes. Annie has nothing to do all day also.

She only knows how to eat.

How much can she eat?

She has finished her work.

Don't complain too much.

Nonsense. Why did we hire her in the first place?

I want to ask her to help out other families.

Make some money to repay your brother.

At least we could get something in return.

Don't.

It's a violation of human rights.

It's unlawful. You'll be fined.

Ah-ting is a town official.

His domestic helper also works for three other families.

- Is that true? - Of course.

I'll find out tomorrow.

If it's true, I'll sue him.

Mom, if you do the same,

I'll sue you too.

Alright, don't be so nasty.

I'm your mom. You would sue me?

Just ignore what I said about Ah-ting.

Stop meddling into other's business.

It's hard enough for them to come to work in Taiwan.

If you do that, it would be a disgrace to Taiwanese people.

Ok, ok.

Haven't seen your three brothers for a while.

They are busy with their business.

Making money is fine.

But they should not forget their mom.

I heard that Ah-san married a mainland Chinese bride.

The bride I heard is beautiful.

But he should be careful of his money.

Why do you worry so much?

Your birthday is next month.

They will be back to visit.

When will Song Ling come back?

After she completes her studies.

You worked so hard to save a little money.

And you spent it on her studies.

You'll have nothing when you're old.

Why does a girl need so much education?

Ask her to work and earn money.

Or she could get married.

Or, ask her to become a Buddhist nun.

Luckily you have a son.

But he's not married yet.

Go watch your store.

I will stay here a bit longer.

Then I'll go and check whether my money is missing.

It's cold.

It's sunburn.

From work.

Why didn't you put on some sun block?

What are you doing?

It's cold.

Don't move.

- Do you like it? - Yes.

No, it tickles.

- Look, your skin is peeling off. - It tickles.

- I'll help you peel it off. - No, it tickles.

- Hold still. - No.

Hurry up.

You are also ticklish.

Gotcha.

Run cold beer on me?

Hello. Mom, what's up?

Did you close the door and shut off the gas?

Yes, I did.

- Why are you panting? - No, I'm not.

- Aren't you ready for bed yet? - Yes, I am.

Ok, bye-bye.

What are you laughing at?

Hello.

Oh, no.

About 5:30.

Yes.

OK, bye-bye.

Song Hai.

You are well groomed lately.

Yes, do I look good?

Sure does.

So, will you invite me for coffee tonight?

Sorry, I have a date. No time.

You have a boyfriend or girlfriend?

Introduce me if it's a boy.

Never mind if it's a girl.

Hello.

Ling.

I just returned from a wedding reception.

I don't know where he is.

Don't know what he's been up to lately.

You dad's student, Wang Teh-fu.

Uncle Wang, you remember him?

His son got married today.

I think the wife's pregnant.

I have no time to pry into other's business.

Your Uncle Wang was so happy that he's getting a grandchild,

he got drunk.

You'll be back on the 10th?

Just in time for grandma's birthday.

What time will you arrive?

You brother will pick you up.

If he can't, I'll go.

No trouble.

Ok, international calls are expensive.

We'll talk when you come back.

What surprise?

I don't need anything.

Don't spend money.

Bye-bye.

Hungry? Want something to eat?

Now?

I need to go home.

Go home? It's early.

Let's have something to eat first.

No, next time.

But we didn't quite eat earlier tonight.

It's ok. I'm not hungry.

But I am.

Oh.

Ok, I'll accompany you.

It's alright. I take you home.

Are you upset?

Don't be.

Ok, promise me one thing.

What?

What?

Come with me to India.

India?

I just got an assignment.

A photo shoot in India.

Really?

We can be alone together for 10 days.

Ten days?

No, no way.

What about my mom?

You're almost 30.

Still worrying about your mom?

Let's bring her along.

You crazy?

Not possible.

You'll let her know sooner or later, right?

When my dad caught me,

he was so mad he threw me out of the house.

He didn't want to see me.

But I was unashamed.

I went to visit him from time to time.

After a while,

I am not sure if he forgot that I was gay

or that a gay son made no difference,

he didn't say anything anymore.

Our family is different.

I'll help you.

Regardless, we're in this together.

Sorry.

Nah.

Why are you so late?

Why wait for me?

I am not.

Then why you sleep on the couch?

Couldn't sleep.

What if you catch cold?

Your sister is coming back.

Really?

When?

Afternoon of the 10th.

Do you have time?

I'll pick her up if you can't.

Ok, I'll pick her up.

Go to sleep.

You need to go to sleep.

You have to work tomorrow.

It's so late now.

Go to bed.

And you?

I can't sleep.

I am going to bed.

Don't fall asleep on the couch. You might catch cold.

I won't.

Ok, ok. I'll go to my room later.

This room is very spacious.

Yes, it is.

This is a nice apartment.

You can see it's in good condition.

I'll tell you another secret.

The apartment next door will be for sale next month.

You know what I mean.

You can buy two apartments.

Why do you need two?

Buy two adjacent apartments, remove the wall partition,

and turn them into one big apartment.

It's not like I'm buying cooking pots.

How can I afford to buy two?

Well then.

I suggest you to sell your old one and buy two over here.

You'll have an apartment for your son and his family,

and one for you and your husband.

Nice, isn't it?

You can go back and ask your husband whether I make sense.

My husband passed away 20 years ago.

He can no longer make decisions.

Mrs. Song, you are a brave woman.

The more reason you should buy two.

You know what I mean.

You're smiling within you.

Yes, remove the wall partition.

Just like that, nobody can leave you.

Can children be confined within wall partitions?

Thank you.

I will talk it over with my children.

Mrs. Song, if you need someone to talk to,

even if it's not about buying houses,

you can come to me anytime.

Thank you.

I'll bring my children over another day.

Thank you.

You are very welcome.

- Mrs. Song, do you need a ride? - No, thanks.

Son, I want to borrow your computer later.

You don't even know how to power it on!

What do you want it for?

Teach me and I'll learn. I want to surf the Internet.

Surf the net? Why? Make cyber friends?

Be serious.

Who's that?

Is it the collector for the building administration fee?

You are...

This is the photographer hired by our foundation.

Mrs. Song, good evening.

Good evening.

These are the pictures for tomorrow.

I brought them over.

Thank you.

When I get to the office tomorrow...

You brought the pictures over. Thank you for your trouble.

Come in, please. Have a seat.

It's no trouble at all, Mrs. Song.

I was passing by, and my cell phone battery was dead.

So I just came unannounced.

It's ok. We're having dinner.

- Have you had dinner? - I am not hungry.

You'll be hungry in a while.

Come, join us. I'll get you chopsticks.

Mrs. Song. Really, you don't have to.

No trouble at all.

Mom, he has a deadline to meet.

I don't want him to miss his deadline.

Are you in such a hurry?

So have a quick dinner and go back to work.

Mrs. Song, I've submitted my work.

Then it's perfect.

Come sit down.

Have a seat. Make yourself at home.

I haven't got your name.

I am Chen Cheng-fan.

Mr. Chen, come...

Mrs. Song, call me Fan.

Fan, come...

Make yourself at home.

Thank you.

Son. Sit here.

Excuse me, can I use the bathroom?

Yes.

The bathroom is...

The light switch is on top...

Have I seen him before?

Probably not.

I barely know him.

Didn't he say the battery was dead?

Tired?

I'm ok.

- This is Fan. - Hi.

This is my sister.

My car is over there.

Who's this child?

This is uncle.

Uncle.

How are you going to tell mom?

Why didn't you tell me first?

We're family, aren't we?

Grandma, I'm home.

Mom.

Ah-ling. You're back.

Who's this?

She's my daughter.

- This is grandma. - Grandma.

Are you married?

How dare you!

Mom.

Don't be upset.

I sent you abroad to study.

You didn't have to worry about anything at home.

You could come and go as you please.

You had your freedom.

Why messed things up?

I didn't mean to upset you.

I didn't say a word because I don't want you to worry.

Don't want me to worry...

then why come back?

Why did you do... this shameful thing?

What shameful thing?

I had a child, but I'm unmarried.

You also had children, but you were married.

Grandma didn't approve your marriage too.

What do you want me to do?

I have no more face to show up at church.

Do you want me to just stay home in shame?

I know you couldn't accept this.

But I wasn't wrong in having the baby.

Marriage is something else.

People don't have to get married.

Can you be quiet?

I sent you abroad to study...

so that you could come back and argue

and look down on me, is it?

You have your reasons,

but do I have to accept them?

I don't want to see you again.

If I had known, I wouldn't come back.

Please, don't be upset.

She didn't mean to upset you.

It's all our fault.

You don't have to work?

Or do you all want to come home and let me support you?

There's not much work today.

I took half day off.

You must not know how to tell grandma.

I just won't go to her birthday.

I spoke with sister.

She said she would call auntie.

You know auntie has a big mouth.

She likes to gossip.

So we'll just let her.

When we go to grandma's place, grandma would've known.

She would've gotten over her anger. Don't you worry.

Why don't you do something praise-worthy?

Grandma would grumble her entire life.

I gave you too much freedom.

And you ignored the basic moral values.

This is not an issue of moral values.

Our values are just different.

You live your lives,

whatever preference you have,

just leave me alone.

You be responsible for yourselves.

Mom...

we will be responsible for ourselves.

We also will not leave you.

I am glad that I was able to raise you.

Don't torture me anymore.

Please, don't be upset.

Did your sister get her diploma?

Yes, she did.

Why would she lie?

It's all in your head.

Mom.

Fan has a car.

I'll ask him to take us to grandma's place. Is it ok?

Why bother him?

You take his car if you like.

I need to summon my inner strength.

Otherwise I am going to die.

Stop bothering me now.

Look at what you're wearing.

You look like a punk.

Once more.

Scissors, rock.

Help!

Hurry, run!

Oh, you hit me. Bite you.

Gotcha.

Yi-ling.

Come... This is delicious.

I brought this from Banchiao.

Go. Take it outside.

Children, come...

Come...

Sister, you're here.

- Grand-auntie. - Good child.

- Need help? - No.

Sister, you're here.

Sister, you're here.

- Making glutinous rice balls? - Yes.

You're alone?

Where are Song Ling and Song Hai?

They'll be here if they want to.

You brought so many things.

Annie.

Put these in the refrigerator.

Is Ah-san back yet?

No.

He said he'd call when he's at the airport.

What a miserable day!

Today people are going to laugh at me.

What kind of birthday is this? People are just laughing.

Mom, have a seat.

You get the daughter that you deserve.

One is worse than the other.

Shameless. How dare her!

She went abroad to study.

For what? What did she learn?

An unmarried girl with a daughter.

She's no better than a prostitute.

Do you have to be so hurtful?

I can handle my own daughter.

Nagging and hard to please.

No wonder people dislike you.

Look...

she's an totally disgrace.

She went to Taipei to marry a mainlander when she was young.

People were laughing at me.

Now her daughter...

what have I done to deserve this?

Mom, please don't be upset.

Ah-san and his wife are at the airport.

Whatever. I don't care if his wife is a chicken.

Happy birthday, grandma.

Excuse me.

- This is grand auntie. - Grand auntie.

- This is granduncle. - Granduncle.

- This is auntie. - Auntie.

- This is auntie. - Auntie.

- This is granduncle. - Granduncle.

- This is grand auntie. - Grand auntie.

- This is great grandma. - Great grandma.

- This is great grandma. - Great grandma.

- This is great grandma. - Great grandma.

Great grandma.

Is it time to eat yet?

Mom's hungry.

Hurry. Come, eat.

- A-oh. - Coming.

Bring out the dishes.

Ah-san, you're back.

Big brother.

Brother.

Let me introduce you. This is my wife.

Hello.

Mom.

I came for your birthday.

Happy birthday.

This is Ah-hung, my wife from the mainland.

Mom, this is...

Happy birthday, mom.

Wish you longevity and everlasting happiness.

Mom, Ah-hung wishes you a happy birthday.

For you, mom.

Tell me who they are.

Sister-in-law.

Hello.

You're very beautiful.

No, you are beautiful.

Big sister.

Nice to meet you.

You look very young.

What a cute child.

She must be yours.

No.

No?

Uncle, she's my daughter.

Ah-ling.

Your daughter?

She's so cute.

She looks mixed.

Are you mixed?

No, I'm not.

She's a mix of Taiwan and mainland.

Wow, your family is so globalized.

Let's have a baby of Taiwanese and mainland descent.

Mom, what do you think?

You married a circus performer.

What did mom say?

Why did you come back?

Can't make it there?

I have no problem staying in France.

But I felt something was missing.

Wouldn't the child be better off if she stayed in France?

Maybe.

But if you cannot accept her,

I will always have regret.

I can ignore what other people think.

Nina has to face the fact that she doesn't have a father.

Have you thought about this?

When I was little, a classmate asked me whether grandpa was my dad.

I beat him up.

You hadn't thought about all these

when you married dad, have you?

Why do you have to rebut everything I said?

How about that guy?

Why a black guy?

What about him being black?

He's also a man.

When I discovered that I was pregnant,

we had separated.

Didn't you ask him to take responsibility?

I'll take care of the child myself.

Our personalities didn't match.

Nothing good would result from us being together.

Have you thought about your future?

You brought two children up yourself.

You can, why can't I?

He'll come to visit the child next year.

Don't bring him home.

I don't want to see him.

When Nina was one years old, she was so sick.

She almost died.

I was never that scared.

I began to understand your feelings.

A child comes with great responsibilities.

You need to think about the consequences of everything you do.

Everything is not so simple anymore.

But you don't have to complicate matters either.

I complicate matters.

Look at your brother. So innocent.

But his love life, isn't it complicated as well?

I can't understand your world.

Now you know.

I gave birth to you.

There aren't things about you that I don't know.

What can I do?

Squeeze you back and give birth to you once more?

I really wish I could.

Maybe he'll meet a better girl.

Maybe he'll change.

The way your mom carried Nina today was really cool.

She's like a wolf with a samurai sword.

Don't be deceived by her looks now.

When I was little, my teacher spanked me.

She went to the principal,

which made me scared of going to school.

Your mom really loves you.

Perhaps you should tell your mom.

Maybe she'll accept it.

I won't tell my mom.

She has endured enough.

Just as long as she doesn't pressure me to get married.

Do you think I'm useless?

Take it slow.

At least you didn't turn away from your sexual preference.

I tried.

But I couldn't turn away from you.

I want to be like your mom, carrying our child.

If your sister doesn't want Nina,

can she give her to us?

How could she not want her?

Besides, you don't mind that our child has dark skin?

Dark skin looks cool.

I can't get a tan even if I tried.

Nina.

Nina.

Nina.

Oh, where were you hiding?

Mrs. Song.

Teacher Chang.

What a coincidence.

Yes. Nina. This is grandma.

Good girl.

Wow, such big eyes.

Looks a little dark.

Whose child is this?

Song Ling's.

Song Ling's?

She's married?

Why wasn't I invited to her wedding?

She's not.

Oh, I see.

You're very fashionable.

Cute girl.

I have errands to run. I have to go.

Talk to you soon.

Ok. Bye-bye.

Nice girl. Let's go.

Be careful of the steps.

Nina.

You are the world's most beautiful child.

Yes, I am.

Ah-ai.

Listen, there's a whitening cream.

Buy some and apply it on your granddaughter.

She'll have lighter skin.

Listen to me.

Dark skin is ugly.

Listen,

I'll tell people that Song Ling married a rich French guy.

What do you mean I am making things up?

I need to save face even if you don't.

Can't stand her.

Did the black guy pay for child support?

Very nice.

It's the first time I see you this friendly.

I am always friendly.

I am not used to seeing you like this.

The daycare is just ahead.

About 10 minutes walk.

Is there enough space?

Nina is so active.

We'll know when we get there.

You're still in your uniform.

Remember you went for an interview,

they wanted you to wear uniform, and you got mad?

Really? I can't remember.

You said companies that require uniforms have no creativity.

You were nasty.

I can't afford to be picky right now.

Otherwise Nina will have no kindergarten to attend.

I do not want to put more pressure on mom.

You talk like a real mom now.

I have no needs and wants.

I only care for mom and my daughter.

I am not doing too bad.

You should go wherever you want.

Be brave.

Don't be tied up by the family.

I know.

Take care of mom when I'm away.

Sure.

So fussy.

Remember to bring us gifts.

I don't know what to buy for girls.

Tell me what you want and I'll buy.

Find a dad for Nina.

You know Indian men are gorgeous.

They have electrifying eyes.

So adorable.

- If I had a child like that... - Crazy woman.

Nina, you're doing well.

Then...

can you do this?

Upwards...

And this.

Can you? Again. Like this.

Down.

Forward.

Hold out your fist.

Let's box. Like this.

Nina.

Let's box.

One.

Two.

Why is it NT$10 short?