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There was a time

When people said that Singapore wouldn't make it

But we did

There was time

Many people said that Singapore couldn't succeed

But we did

More often than not

They give us money

We don't like their rules

We still choose them as the government

This is Singapore

What can you do?

This is Singapore

What dare you do?

When prices are to be raised

It is done overnight

This is Singapore

It surely must be right

This is Singapore

It surely must be right

Seriously, ships and airplanes passing through Singapore

will have to pay ERP in future.

Do you believe it?

Impossible.

Impossible?

What is impossible in Singapore?

We used to say no casinos in Singapore,

now we're going to have two.

ERP all over.

No roads left for us to drive on.

Dear, see all these roads with ERPs, I have mapped them out.

In future, you can use this for reference.

How does that help?

Can you mark it out faster than them?

They have already built it and are ready to collect your money.

Seriously, the most efficient money collector

is our government.

Other countries take the money,

but our system sucks the money.

Sucks it straight into our national treasury.

At least, with these tolls being collected,

road conditions have improved.

You are not being very fair by criticizing them.

Did the PAP send you?

Honestly, if I were the Land Transport Minister on this CTE,

I'd have two ERP gantries.

Why?

One will be called "ERP Take".

Once you enter, it takes your money.

If you still get caught in a jam,

there will be another gantry ahead called "ERP Put",

which will put back your money.

Then it's fair.

Dear, you are so creative.

I heard many people saying once they finish work on the HDB lifts,

there'll be a ERP gantry on those too,

Yes! Because ERP stands for "Every Road Pay"!

If it comes to that, Singaporeans won't take it,

and the problem will become a big issue.

We, the citizens of Singapore

Pledge ourselves as one united people

Regardless of race, language or religion

To build a democratic society

Base on justice and equality

So as to achieve

Happiness

Prosperity and progress for our nation

We are Singapore We are Singapore

We will stand together Hear the lions roar

We are Singapore We are Singapore

Dear, I think it's such a waste.

Might as well turn it into a sculpture.

Let the foreigners come take pictures.

As long as it can make money and it is recyclable,

the government will support the idea.

I didn't know my wife was so creative.

But seriously,

Singaporeans won't dare do such a thing.

Why?

Cowardly bunch! That's why.

And this is not the Singaporean's style.

Then what is the Singaporean way?

Complain!

Whatever we are not happy with, just complain.

Complain and make a fuss till we're tired,

then it's none of my business anymore.

And in the end, all the issues will slowly go away.

That's profound, but I don't understand.

The average person won't get it.

Singaporeans are only concerned about money.

We just made more than $200,000 today.

Really? Fantastic!

Give daddy a drink, I'm thirsty.

Give mother a call, let her know we're late.

Okay.

I wonder how long this jam will last.

Tell her it's not our fault.

It's the government's fault.

You three done with dinner?

Go to the room.

It's our turn to eat.

Bring the vegetables, the water's boiling.

Good food. Come, let's have dinner.

Quick, put the prawns in.

Mother's coffee is the best!

No one can beat her.

Dear, you've had a lot of coffee today.

Drink this, better for you.

Mother's pig trotters brings back childhood memories.

Are you ill? What's the medicine for?

I'm not sick, these are pollen health supplements.

This is how I bought my house and car.

Making a lot of money recently.

You didn't share your money-making ideas with me.

Big brother, this is peanuts.

Talk to our brother for some real money.

Real estate is where the big money is.

Speak to him.

If my apartment succeeds in the en bloc sale,

it'll fetch double the value.

That's going to be $2 million!

Buying and selling property is really profitable.

But the risk is big,

and not everyone can manage the risk.

Once you make a loss, that's it.

You should be able to bear the loss.

Yeah, we can't afford to lose,

but we definitely can afford to win.

One needs to strive to win.

Thank you.

Everyone wins. No one will lose.

Dear, mother's place is quite cool today.

Hey, when was the air conditioner installed?

Not bad. What brand is it?

Vacuum here, wipe there.

Very easy.

Sis, let's go play computer games.

Done with dinner?

I'm on diet!

Kids these days diet without thinking.

We spoil them.

Mother, where's the abalone I brought?

In the kitchen. I'll go get it.

Mother, please sit down. I'll go get it.

Go quickly.

Be careful. What's wrong?

What happened?

Nothing. It's normal. I'm just old.

Awaiting my time.

Touch wood!

Don't talk nonsense.

Brought to you by OCBC,

your baby bonus bank.

The government is giving money again.

Our government is really one of a kind.

They'll even pay you to have a child.

Huang, since the government is giving away money,

don't waste it, go have a child quickly.

Earn money from the government.

One child, $3,000. Two children, $6,000.

What else is OCBC giving?

An education trust fund.

The government will match dollar for dollar.

Up to $6,000.

How do you know so much?

Pity. Wrong timing.

We have three daughters.

My wife went through a lot, and I didn't get a cent.

We just have to bear it.

Now with the government's initiative, it's a great time to have a child.

If you had known, the pigs would fly.

We'd like to thank this dedicated employee

for his contributions over the past 30 years.

We've specially prepared $500 worth of NTUC grocery vouchers,

And five special foot reflexology sessions!

Why do so many people look down on you?

Because you're no longer young,

and you haven't achieved anything.

Ask yourself why other people can be bosses, but you can't.

AI XIN POLLEN SUPPLEMENTS

Today you are here to embark on your journey to become a boss!

Be a boss!

Tell yourself you want to make lots of money.

I want to make lots of money!

Help others wholeheartedly.

Help others wholeheartedly!

-Well said! -Well said!

You need not repeat that.

Just say, "I will surely succeed".

I will surely succeed!

Chen Guan Sai

Chen Guan Sai!

That line was also for me, not for you.

Please take a seat.

Is this a business meeting or an anti-government rally?

We are selling pollen health supplements.

Such intensity to sell pollen?

He also made $15,000 in a month.

Let's applaud Guan Sai.

Guan Sai!

Guan Sai!

I used to be an illegal money lender!

I lived a dark and violent life!

I was not happy!

Why?

Because when I beat my victims,

it hurt my heart too!

I thank Mr. Yang for introducing me to this business!

When he said I could make a bundle,

I thought he was kidding!

You see this cash here? $15,000!

Cold hard cash!

-Seems workable. -Seems workable.

Now I've introduced these supplements to many,

and many people have taken it and fallen sick!

And recovered!

And improved.

And improved!

My average monthly income is $10,000.

I used to scrimp and save every single cent.

Now I don't bother about prices when I shop. Just take and go.

Now my husband listens to me instead!

Guan Sai! Guan Sai! Guan Sai!

Did you see all those aunties earlier?

All housewives.

They make more than 10K a month with me.

Just over 10k! Are you sure you can't beat them?

Okay, deal. I'm in.

Very simple.

You pay $2,000 to buy a set of pollen supplement,

and you'll be our ordinary member.

If you buy five sets at 10K,

you'll be a manager straight away.

But I'm broke now,

can't afford it.

Can you pay me first?

Not that I won't help you,

but just think.

If I lend you $2,000 to join as a member,

you won't feel the pinch if you lose the money.

You won't put your whole heart into it. Right?

Two thousand to be a member, 10K to be a manager.

You think about it.

Ten thousand to be a manager.

Hui.

I don't have 10K.

Here's 2k.

It's my life savings.

Take it.

Hui.

Do you really know anything about business?

I'm not looking down on you,

I'm concerned that you'll be scammed.

That won't happen, Mother.

He's partnering up with Ah Huang.

Yes, Mother, I will succeed.

I'll definitely return the money.

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So many people taking part!

Don't be nervous.

-We'll dial-in votes to support you, okay? -Okay.

Go.

-Don't be nervous, okay? -Teacher Huang.

Ling Ling.

You haven't performed at getai stage in a long time.

I'm too old for that now!

Please don't ask my wife to perform anymore.

She needs to look after our daughter now.

Hello.

Big boss.

Boss, are you here for the meeting?

No.

My daughter.

Good at nothing, except singing.

Come.

Daddy, so many people.

I'm sure to lose.

Don't be afraid.

I am prepared to spend a lot to get lots of dial-in votes for you.

Vote until you win.

Don't worry, let's go.

Big Boss, your daughter is participating?

Mine too!

Stella, greet uncle.

Hi.

Daddy, she's prettier.

I'm sure to lose.

No. My daughter will be second. You'll be first.

-First runner-up. -That apartment you recommended to me

is really doing well in the en bloc sale.

To make money in Singapore, this is the only way.

Yes.

Look at Sentosa.

Empty plot of land, not a single building.

Changed hands a few times.

-Everyone made heaps. -Yes.

Don't have to work nowadays.

Just make money this way.

That's right.

Best to have money.

I know.

You won't know.

Let me demonstrate how great is it to have money.

Line up in front.

Move back a bit.

How can you do this?

Please queue up properly.

Many other people are queuing up here.

Don't make a fuss!

Look! Money!

Thank you.

Another $200 for you.

Please don't come again.

How could you threaten my daughter!

Daddy, I am sure to lose.

All this money is for you. Please don't come again.

Excuse me, I'm the organizer.

You bring me to the doctor so often,

won't your boss scold you?

No, I applied for leave.

What do you work as?

Accountant.

What's that?

Counting money.

Counting money? That's good.

It's other people's money.

Huang is running a business.

Why don't you help him?

Counting your own money is better.

He doesn't want me to interfere in his business.

He said that?

Mrs. Yang!

Please take a seat.

Mother, take a seat.

Hello, aunty.

Are you a doctor?

Yes, I am. Is there a problem?

Have you completed secondary school?

Aunty, I'm 25 years old.

A doctor at such a young age.

Very promising.

According to this report,

your mother has diabetes.

Mother, doctor says you have diabetes.

No wonder you look so tired lately.

I know, but it's okay.

Didn't you say you have lumps all over your body?

Yes. But it's nothing, just a small issue.

Doctor, could you please examine my mother?

Sure.

Here.

And here too.

On the back as well.

These are "fat lumps"

It's harmless.

Harmless?

Why did she say "harm"?

These lumps are cockles?

Not cockles, Mother.

Doctor, can you do a scan on my mother?

It's really unnecessary.

It's really harmless.

These cases are usually harmless at the start,

but ends up being harmful.

"Harmpu?" Who?

No, Mother.

Doctor, may I insist on a scan?

Since you insist, I'll get my nurse to arrange it.

-Please arrange. -Sure, doctor.

Are you sure?

Four months!

Four months queue to do a scan?

One of my friends' doctor told him three months queue,

but he died in the second month.

So today we need to discuss

whether to go to a private doctor or public doctor.

No need to discuss.

Just go to a private doctor.

The earliest consultation, so we can feel at ease.

Earlier detection, earlier treatment.

Better for everyone.

I'm okay with that.

I agree with you.

What do you think, brother?

Private doctor?

Okay.

Settled. Private doctor for Mother.

It's a trivial matter.

Don't waste money.

Don't worry about money. We have nothing except money.

What's going on here?

It's late, and you're still watching TV and eating snacks.

Go to bed!

Singtel's F1 Grand Prix has been heavily advertised.

I bought tickets. Have you?

Ah Qiang, why not buy a ticket for mother?

We'd like to take mother there too.

But, you know that F1 races are really fast-paced,

gone in a flash.

Mother won't be able to see clearly.

I think it's a waste of money.

Also, Mother hasn't been well lately.

Mother, you are not feeling well lately.

When you are better,

whatever you wish to see or eat will be on me, okay?

Okay.

Have you bought tickets yet?

Why should I go?

There's Alonso in F1.

I am Singapore's Schumacher on PIE.

But I'll still lose out to him.

Why?

He speeds without problems.

But when I step on it, I get a traffic ticket.

Just got another one.

Fine plus demerit points.

Mother, how many points left on your license?

I don't know.

Twelve points left.

I was caught speeding too, and had 12 points deducted.

So mother is left with 12 points.

Fortunately, I could deduct it from mother's license,

otherwise my license would have been suspended.

Very touching, brother.

Left 12 points for me.

Both of you please don't finish it.

When I buy a car, I will also need to use it.

Don't worry, elder brother.

By the time you get a car,

mother's points would be reinstated.

Are you trying to say we can never afford a car?

Don't misunderstand, she's just kidding.

Actually, I need your help.

Stella needs support for tomorrow's singing contest.

I bought a lot of phones.

Free phones for you.

There's a SIM card in the phone.

Just go ahead and dial-in your votes,

I'll pay for it. Don't worry.

Just dial until she wins.

Children compete in singing.

Parents compete in dialing in votes.

We have no choice. We are committed parents.

Mother, rest well.

Drive safely.

I need to go pee.

Take mother to the toilet.

Be careful.

The floor is slippery.

Brother, have you raised the money?

Not yet.

Maybe this can help you.

Good morning, welcome to OCBC Sunday Banking.

-I want to take a loan. -This way, please.

-Thank you. -You are welcome.

Great, I can be a manager now.

-Miss, can I have that free gift? -That one?

That comes free with our Mighty Saver's Plan. You have children?

-We have three. -Then you'll get three sets.

Please come with me.

Help yourselves to these later.

This is our Mighty Saver's counter.

There're steps for kids to make their own deposits...

Delicious.

Enjoy yourselves.

Let's take some home!

When I become a manager, I must buy a car.

Riding a bike has no class.

Such a lousy vehicle.

What's that sound?

Let's go!

It has stalled.

Quick!

You even lose out when it comes to motorbikes!

Congratulations, brother, you're finally our manager.

You must work hard. It's a final chance to do some good.

Don't let others look down on you.

Yes, many people look down on me.

I must make a lot of money.

Prove to them

that I have brains.

That's the right attitude.

Our pollen doesn't just make a lot of money,

it also brings good health to people.

That's also a good deed, right?

Right, since the pollen is good,

why didn't you give some to Mother?

Between the three of us, Mother loves you most.

She'll be happy if you buy it for her.

I must work hard.

When can I buy a car like yours?

For a car like mine, it'll take you some time, understand?

China-made car, new in Singapore, Wuling.

Small engine capacity, saves oil and is spacious.

Can carry both passengers and goods.

Less than $400 a month.

In less than two months, you can get one.

Move the goods.

Sure I can make money?

Look at me and you know, right?

Don't worry, you can buy a house in less than two years.

Why so late?

I have other business to attend to.

Did you bring my stuff?

Which brand you want?

Marlboro.

No such brand in Singapore anymore.

Only rotting mouth, rotting hand, rotting leg,

broken neck and damaged head brand.

-Which do you want? -Give me rotting mouth,

two tubes of rotting mouth.

Give him the stickers too.

What stickers?

Don't these pictures frighten you when you smoke?

Put these stickers on. Fool yourself that you won't get cancer.

So full of ideas.

You still want to smoke after seeing such pictures?

What's wrong?

We are selling pollen to promote healthy living, right?

My brother is now a manager.

He is talking to me about health. He has a bright future!

Guan Sai spoke until he cried.

He made a lot of money selling pollen.

Learn from him.

Yes, you're doing very well.

Who do you sell to?

Very simple.

Today I want to thank my wife.

She's been such a support.

Thank you, dear.

I must also thank my mother.

When I didn't have enough money to buy the pollen,

she lent me her life savings of $2,000 to buy stock!

Thank you, Mother!

I'm returning the $2,000 to you,

and also giving you gift!

Thank you, Mother!

In our business,

we get more than wealth and health.

We also witness family warmth and tenderness.

Let's give him a round of applause!

We want to buy a TV set.

The flat screen type,

like this one on the wall.

How much?

Sorry, we don't sell TV.

We are selling a new TV service called Mio TV,

having Hong Kong and Taiwan drama series 24 hours a day,

dialogue in Hokkien and Cantonese.

Hokkien and Cantonese!

That's great!

I thought I'd never get a chance

to watch Hokkien drama on TV in Singapore.

Thanks to the government.

Mother, why are you thanking the government?

Because the government has figured it out?

You should thank your son.

He ordered this for you.

It's a new TV service called Mio TV.

Miao TV!

Grandma got it wrong!

Mother, for the past 50 years,

don't think your son is a fool.

He has been feigning ignorance.

His intelligence is hidden inside here.

He's been waiting for the right opportunity.

Now the time has come.

My talent is now obvious.

Give me two more years.

I want to make a lot of money to be filial to you,

to be better than Huang and Qiang.

That's good, that's--

Bak Kwa!

Come on.

Have some abalone.

Another friend is gone.

I do not dare read the papers lately.

When I see a familiar face,

I get scared.

That's right.

Have you booked your niche at the columbarium?

What?

Our future holiday resort.

I heard Mandai has a Shangri-La columbarium tower,

$8,000 to book a niche for an urn.

Feng shui is very good.

My son knows an insider who can give 30% discount.

30% discount?

That means $5,600.

Let's buy one each,

and accompany each other.

$5,600 for the company?

What if there is an en bloc sale?

One person for one unit,

we can even make a profit too.

Did you forget your medicine?

Crazy!

Can we use CPF to buy?

Mr. Yang, you have a lot of resources.

Bonds worth a million dollars,

and you give me a cash cheque.

I wouldn't have done that in the past,

but taking a loan would incur lots of interest.

Now I'm smarter.

I am using the company's OD line to buy my house,

and use the cash from the en bloc sale

to pay up the OD line.

Pay off $2 million at a go,

save a lot on interest.

You really have good ideas.

I have no choice, ideas can help save money.

The idea is good,

but the risk is high.

You sure the en bloc sale will succeed?

Definitely.

The developers literally begged us.

Our committee is negotiating with them,

might even close at $2.5 million.

I also intend to get the Avenue 6 landed property.

Avenue 6, good place.

For yourself or as an investment?

For myself, of course.

I heard many ministers live in that area.

Lots of police patrols in that area.

Very safe.

Hello. Okay, coming over.

According to our record, on the 19th of July,

this car was speeding at 130 kilometers per hour along the PIE.

Based on your submission, your mother was the driver.

Yes, sure. You don't think she's old, cannot drive.

See, her license is still valid.

Okay, then this car is?

This car is mine.

I lent her, nothing wrong, right?

Nothing wrong. So your mother was the driver?

-Yeah. -You sure?

Sure.

Can you ask your mother to drive one round?

One round?

Huang.

Mother, don't worry, just drive one round.

Just drive one round?

Okay.

How to start?

Actually...

Actually, I was the driver.

Okay. So you are the driver.

Yeah.

I told her to drive slowly.

She always likes to speed.

See, you never listen to me.

Why didn't you abide by the law?

And you used Mother's license too.

You sure you are the driver?

Yes.

Then I need you to follow me to the station.

Okay.

Hello. I know, Ah Heng called me earlier.

Tonight's your turn to buy the condom.

Okay, I'm coming over now.

Mother, I need to use the car now.

You are suffering. Why force yourself to drink?

Sorry, mummy.

How dare you call me "mummy"?

What is this?

Lipstick. Perfume.

Where have you been messing around?

Don't talk nonsense.

I just sat there,

those ladies jumped on me,

kissed and hugged me.

I pushed one away, and another came.

I couldn't fend them all off.

What's there to be jealous about? So please stop shouting.

Stop looking pitiful.

Women are so good at emotional threats.

Don't think you can manipulate me.

I told you before we got married

I would be out partying six days a week.

And you agreed, that's why I married you.

You men are all like this!

Once you have money, you'll be out having fun.

Shut up!

No matter how much fun I have,

you should be glad I come home.

I didn't do anything behind your back.

What is this? Look!

A leftover? You didn't have time to use it or forgot to?

Condom?

This shows you I'm a responsible husband.

If I didn't use this, then you would have to be careful.

You men are all like that!

My dad told me not to marry you,

but I just didn't listen!

Stop telling me about your dad!

Go back to your dad if you're so unhappy!

Get a divorce if you're unhappy!

I can get you a lawyer!

Go sleep it off!

Wash up before you sleep.

You stink!

It's so late. Where's sister-in-law?

I rather she not turn up.

Why?

Look at those headlights.

There's a bigger pair behind.

-Hi, guys! -Hello.

Can I help you?

Does this car have airbags?

I'll get back to you.

You speak English when you see pretty girls.

Even managed to ask if there's airbags.

That one behind is not bad too.

Looks familiar.

Sister-in-law.

Crazy woman.

Really don't know her limits. Disgraceful.

You crazy? Why are you dressed like this?

I had to dress up to buy our first car.

Otherwise I might make you look bad.

Ever heard of beauty in a sports car?

This car?

Yes, this one.

-Nice. Seven-seater car? -Yes, indeed.

Is it fuel-efficient?

Very economical.

It can run even without petrol.

That good?

Look at the headlights.

Very nice.

Yes, brother said that too.

-Really? -Really.

Not only does it have great spotlights,

it's ideal for your family.

Does it come with airbag?

Why are you laughing?

I will get back to you.

I'll take it. Pay cash.

If I have a million dollars

One million dollars

If I have a million dollars

I can take it easy for the rest of my life

I should let it be known

But it's rather embarrassing

Though I am all grown up

I've never been on a plane

I've struggled for so many years...

Look, I used to be like that.

So pathetic.

Now it doesn't matter how heavy the rain is,

I can go out anytime.

Mother.

Has your rheumatism improved after taking the pollen?

Yes.

Now I can walk better.

Such expensive stuff.

I feel the pinch.

Doesn't matter.

Money is not a problem.

As long as you feel better.

Hold on a second, my phone is ringing.

Hello. Madam Wong.

Put it here.

You bought so much stock? Isn't it risky?

Don't worry, the demand is terrific.

Dad, the teacher wants me to complete this form.

What is your occupation?

Manager.

How do you spell it?

M-A-N-Y-Z-E-R

M-A-N-Y-Z-E-R. Okay?

Is it correct?

The goods are correct. How about what you taught her?

At least four alphabets were right.

I think we've dressed too formally for the event.

Formal?

Let me tell you,

everyone here is dressed wrongly,

only we are dressed correctly.

Singtel F1 is for high-class people like us.

Hui, I'm so happy.

Thirty years ago,

your father brought me to a car race in Thomson Road.

I didn't expect that 30 years later,

I'd get to watch car races again.

This time my son Hui brought me.

It's starting.

Idiot, tickets were so expensive.

How will you watch with your eyes closed?

What's wrong, Hui?

Look, it's started.

Be careful.

Mother, you get into the car first.

Slowly.

Why did I get a parking ticket?

Excuse me.

I did put a parking coupon.

Why did I still get a fine?

For Sunday, white lines, after 10:00 is season parking.

No. Red line, season parking.

White lines, everybody can park.

You are very right, sir. White line, everyone can park.

Red line is for season parking.

But on Sundays, after 10:00,

white lines are only for season parking.

So you must be very careful. You must not park after...

You have to do so before 10:00.

Then you won't get summon.

What did she say?

Sir, you see the signboard there?

English!

So far, I can't see.

Issuing the fine, my responsibility.

If you can't see, it's not my problem.

Don't keep talking in English.

You think I can't understand?

I'm a manager.

Okay, you're not happy.

Talk to the judge.

Let the judge decide.

Very pretty. Just married?

What did she say?

I though you understood English?

-I can sing English songs. -Really?

Amour

What song is that?

Jacky Cheung's song "Amour".

Confirmed!

The lawyer has run away with the money.

Don't joke.

Those payments are made on bank overdrafts.

I'll be in trouble.

You sure he's nowhere to be found?

Gone? I'm dead!

What happened?

Our lawyer ran away with our client's money.

You mortgaged our bungalow for it.

What should we do?

Don't worry, we still have the en bloc sale.

We should still have $2 million.

Shouldn't be a problem.

-Thank goodness! -Let's make a police report.

Stella, go change your clothes.

Wait.

Hello. What is it?

The developer feels that the price is too high,

decided to drop the idea.

Dropped the idea?

What's going on?

How did you negotiate with them until they dropped the idea？

Any room for negotiation?

Final decision.

Final decision?

You committee members are incompetent!

Damn you!

We're dead.

Thanks for taking the rap for me, dear.

Don't be angry.

I drank too much that day,

didn't know what I was saying.

I know I'm wrong,

so I bought you this designer handbag.

Please forgive me.

Do you know how much you've hurt me?

Throwing your tantrums at me.

I know I'm wrong,

that's why I bought you this bag.

If you want me to kneel here, I will do it.

Stop! So many people are watching.

So, you forgive me?

Not yet.

Let me tell you,

I'm a woman who is easily contented.

I am not demanding.

I don't need to rely on you to support me financially.

I know.

I just want you to be kind to me.

Don't make me feel like I made the wrong choice.

As long as you treat me well,

I'm willing to sacrifice for you.

Okay, forgive me?

Here, take it.

No.

Take it.

No.

Just take it.

It's very nice.

It's all right now.

Huang.

Bye-bye.

Brother, sister-in-law.

What are the both of you doing in front of the Supreme Court?

Acting in a drama?

No. It was that speeding case.

Fine plus demerit points.

Fortunately, my wife is there to help.

You're always getting Mother or Yan Yan to take the rap.

And you feel bad about it.

I had an important meeting that day.

You women can never understand.

Right! When you went in just now,

did many people just plead guilty and pay the fine?

Yes.

That's what happened the last time.

I wasn't satisfied pleading guilty.

I wanted to fight until they realize that it's their own error.

Brother, just pay the fine and settle it.

Put an end to such a trivial matter.

You see! Singaporeans are like that.

Even when its clearly not their fault,

most would not dare to fight.

I'm different.

Now that I'm a manager,

now that I have the money,

I just don't think it's fair I should pay.

I'm now going in to fight,

push my case until the judge run out of words.

Let's go.

Get all the journalists to cover this.

I want to ensure the judge loses.

First time in Singapore.

00...

You forgot your IC number?

May I speak in Hokkien?

0085675Z.

Your Honor, for a long time,

all Singaporeans know that in HDB carparks

anybody can park in white parking lots,

and red lots are for season ticket holders.

My car parked in the white lot,

and I displayed a parking coupon.

But after 10:00,

the white lot became a red lot,

just like Cinderella,

causing even a manager like me to be confused.

There is a signboard right there,

stating very clearly,

that after 10:00,

the carpark lots are for residents only.

Your signboard was so far away,

and it's all in English.

I don't understand English.

Besides I'm also short-sighted.

Such an important signboard should be displayed in four languages.

Income tax documents come in four languages.

Fancy getting fined because of a missing translation.

Not fair to us!

There are so many colors in this world.

Why can't you use other colors to differentiate these after-10:00 lots

for season ticket holders only.

Then we won't be confused.

Your Honor,

you must understand that we can't read English.

Brother, how did it go?

Succeeded in appealing?

Succeed? Just got another case.

We might get sued for contempt of court.

What happened?

I'm not wrong.

I just stated the facts.

I'm going to fight to the end.

You think you earn a lot as a manager?

Fight with your butt.

Brother, don't let your pride make you big-headed.

It's not fair.

Fair? Fairness could be very costly in this world.

Didn't you know Justice Bao has died long ago?

You face those customers every day.

One plate of fried kway teow.

With cockles and no bean sprout.

Add egg, but no chives.

Chili, but no sweet sauce.

Add the wrong ingredient, and you get a scolding.

Let me tell you.

Your lives can improve.

With what?

Ai Xin Pollen Supplements!

This afternoon, more than ten people were admitted to hospital.

According to the Ministry of Health,

these people had taken a natural health supplement

known as Ai Xin Pollen Supplement,

and are now showing signs of serious poisoning.

Impossible!

It's really impossible.

I've been selling pollen for more than half a year.

My family and myself are fine after taking it.

It's safe.

People must be envious that we're doing well,

so these must be poor imitations.

I'm very sure that's an imitation.

Imitation!

If you don't believe me,

I'll prove it to you.

Look.

I'll have some coffee.

Huang, did you watch the news?

Our pollen supplement is in trouble.

Right?

Don't hang up!

I need to tell you...

We're selling pollen supplements,

not heroin.

You said your distributors have gone through product training?

Yes, we taught them the benefits of pollen supplements,

and how to recommend it to those in need.

We're helping people improve their health.

We're not just after profit.

We empathize with people.

We are motivated by compassion.

It has enhanced their health.

Health is critical to us all.

-Otherwise... -Do you know this person, Chen Guan Sai?

Chen Guan Sai?

He's very popular on YouTube.

Your father has diabetes?

Don't worry.

Take the pollen supplement and he'll recover.

The brother of the U.S. president also had diabetes.

He was waiting to have a transplant.

Didn't get a chance after waiting for years.

Fortunately for him, he met me.

I recommended pollen 5,

and pollen 8,

dual strength nourishment.

He had a weak kidney,

but after two months, he fully recovered.

A young guy who worked in Vietnam,

looked for women whenever he is free.

And got infected with venereal disease.

He went to a doctor. Doctor took one look.

"Goodness! It's festering badly.

"It must be amputated now,

otherwise you will die".

He was too scared to do it.

He consulted another doctor.

The doctor examined him.

"Oh, dear! It's festered, almost totally destroyed!"

And he said that he had to amputate or he would die.

He might even infect others.

He was not ready to accept it.

He came back to Singapore

and met me, Chen Guan Sai.

So I recommended pollen 3 and pollen 8.

He asked if he still had to amputate.

I told him, "No need.

It will naturally fall off after three days."

He continued to follow my prescription,

pollen 5, pollen 3 and pollen 8.

Then pollen 3 and pollen 5 again.

After three months,

it naturally grew back

to exactly the right size.

Let me tell you this pollen supplement

used to be only for the emperor!

Today we give you special offer,

cheapest price, only $1,000.

Chen Guan Sai, you're really full of crap.

Why did you have to cook up stories?

Now I'm being investigated by the Criminal Affair Department.

They're accusing me of selling fake medicine.

Hey, when things go wrong,

you shift all the blame to me.

Who told you to talk nonsense?

You even said the supplements will make male sexual organs grow back.

Can you please start making sense?

Make sense?

All right, let's talk sense.

If a doctor prescribes medication for a headache,

it's okay if the patient doesn't get better.

Because no one died from the medication.

It's true that I, Chen Guan Sai, tend to exaggerate,

but as long as no one died from your supplements,

there shouldn't be any problems.

Fine, so now what should we do? Tell me?

You told me the supplements were safe.

That's why my mates and I invested so much time in this.

Now it has problems. Let's not waste our breath.

Sales of pollen has been suspended.

Pay me back $100,000

and we'll call it even.

You only invested $80,000,

how come it's now $100,000?

I took $80,000 from the loan sharks,

I need to pay interests.

You know how it is.

You better pay me back $100,000

otherwise I'll chop you into ten pieces.

Idiot.

Damn! He dared to hang up on me!

THE CASE OF IMITATION HEALTH SUPPLEMENT

Excuse me, please do not block the way.

The Minister is rushing for a meeting.

Excuse me.

How is the Ministry of Heath dealing with the pollen incident?

The pollen case is undergoing investigations.

Results should be out soon.

I appeal to everyone,

stop buying this brand of pollen supplements.

Thank you.

My goodness.

What should we do now?

What should we do now?

It's your fault.

Why did you have to be so greedy and buy so much stock?

We could have kept the profit.

Now it's all here in stock!

More than $100,000.

Tell me, what will we do?

I'm already 55-years-old.

All I wanted was to be a manager.

I didn't expect this to happen.

More than ten people were admitted to hospital.

Our pollen business is over.

Hui, Mother ate the pollen too.

Are you all right after taking the pollen?

Not sure, diarrhea three times already.

My stomach feels strange,

need to go lie down.

Mother.

Yes?

If I'm no longer a manager,

will you think any less of me?

Whether you are a manager or not,

you're still my son.

Why ask such a silly question?

Dear.

Yes?

Will you think any less of me?

Even if you're not a manager,

you're still my husband.

Can you give me a hug?

Let's figure this out.

I'm dead this time.

More than $500,000 worth of stock here.

If the lab tests fails,

I won't be able to sell a single bottle.

And I'll be in big trouble.

Maybe it's not that bad.

Don't worry.

Let's wait for the lab report.

Don't worry?

I made so many calls to Taiwan and no one answered.

"Don't worry."

I'm going to buy some petrol,

and torch this place down.

Make an insurance claim.

That won't work.

Don't stop me.

That's my only way out.

So, you are here.

The whole world is looking for you.

I called you so many times but you didn't answer.

We're worried about you.

My mobile phone ran out of battery.

Be honest with me.

Will those Taiwanese guys cheat us?

One of their ministers said we had no balls.

And that silly Li Ao says Singaporeans are stupid.

You better not prove them right.

Please don't disgrace Singaporeans.

Those Taiwanese are my good friends.

They won't cheat me.

Huang, we are brothers.

No matter what happens,

I'll always stand by you.

But you better not take me for a fool.

You brought them here?

No, how are we supposed to know that they know you are here?

Director Yang, we trusted you, so we bought pollen from you.

You have to give us an explanation.

Do not panic.

Once the lab test results are out,

I'll will give you all a complete explanation, okay?

No.

Please trust me once more.

When the going was good, you idolized me.

Now look at you making a big deal out of nothing.

Let me ask you, how much did you make in a month?

-$20,000. -You?

-$30,000. -And you?

-$35,000. -You?

$40,000.

And you tell us loudly.

I'm just here to be a busybody.

Please go back and wait for our news.

Trust me just this once.

Yes, just once.

Please, it'll be okay. Don't worry.

Guan Sai.

If it's Guan Sai, say I'm not around.

Mandy.

Hello. So smart, ring me to look for him.

Hold the line.

Mandy.

The big boobs.

Hello.

Why are you so late?

Why must we meet up here?

It's convenient.

Convenient for you, dangerous for me. You know?

You have not come to me for so long.

I am getting rusty already.

I'm not in the mood now.

Bye-bye.

Why is it when a woman calls

you appear immediately?

I called so many times, you won't even answer.

You messing with me?

Huang, I'm in the pits lately.

No money for food.

My brothers have been eating nothing but the pollen.

We're gonna turn into bees soon.

Guan Sai, please don't joke anymore.

Do you remember this table?

You sat here,

I sat over here.

You thumped the table, hand on heart,

and guaranteed with your life

that this pollen supplement was good.

Guaranteed to make a lot of money.

Now people have died having it.

Why can't you guys just trust me?

Give me a few days.

Once Taiwan has proven that these pollen supplements are okay,

we can resume selling.

How could these pollen cause people to die?

If it could kill,

then people would have died years ago,

and not recently.

I'm glad it won't cause people to die.

But I want you to swallow this whole bowl.

Eat it.

Eat it.

Are you nibbling tidbits?

Swallow the whole bowl!

Eat it.

Eat it!

Beat him to death!

Get him!

Don't hit me.

Run?

If you can really run,

go represent Singapore in the Youth Olympics.

$100,000. This is only the appetizer.

Shark's fin hasn't been served yet.

And if you dare call the police,

I'll turn you into a roast pig.

Bear this in mind.

Don't hit me in the face.

I didn't hit you, I just touched you.

I've heard of colors running off clothes,

not of colors running off hair.

Don't dye your hair if you can't afford it.

What a disgrace. Let's go.

Buy better ones.

Boss didn't pay me.

Does it hurt?

I'm already panda-eyed. You still need to ask?

Even if you owe them money,

they can't just hit you like that.

Singapore has laws.

Let's make a police report.

Don't be a smart aleck.

They said if I make a police report, they'll give me a bigger beating.

Don't get me into trouble.

Qiang, we're are all small companies.

These few hundred thousand dollars are very important to us.

It's only this bit of money.

Don't tell me you can't afford to pay us.

That's right.

This is my police report.

My lawyer ran away with my money.

I am not trying to cheat you.

Can't you just give me more time?

That's your internal problem.

We don't want to get involved.

We need to survive.

And we have workers to pay as well.

You can still afford a bungalow and drive a BMW.

Who'll believe you don't have the money?

Qiang.

You can't do business and treat your friends like this.

You are really insincere.

Are you sure?

I'm selling you this car.

But I have to top-up payments of another $20,000?

I'm sorry, boss.

The market price is about there.

Okay, even if you don't give me face, you must respect this brand.

This is a good brand.

That's why, boss.

Wherever you go, it's the same.

It's really worth that much.

If you don't sell it,

what about the installments?

But it's terrible to lose $20,000 over this car.

Let's think of something else.

Thank you.

Actually, I asked the two of you here

because I need to borrow some money.

You can't be serious. I asked you guys out

so that I could borrow some money.

I want to borrow money.

No, I want to borrow money.

Okay, then, we'll just have to figure it out separately.

Borrow as much as we can individually.

And let's see who can help whomever first.

Okay?

Okay.

Let me tell you guys.

Now all my friends know that I'm a manager.

So if you have any managerial jobs,

you must recommend them to me.

Manager.

M-A-N-A-G-E-R.

Took quite a while to learn.

You pay for the drinks.

He has improved.

Brother is not bad.

I, Yang Bao Huang...

I'm the resident of this constituency.

Used up all my savings to buy pollen.

Now I'm in trouble.

I bought a house with a bank OD recently and ended up in trouble.

I can't sell the pollen, it's terrible.

The lawyer ran off with my money.

So I'm in a terrible situation.

Can the gods give me some advice?

Please tell me.

What should I do?

What should I do?

If I don't pay these bills...

If I don't pay this installment...

...there'll be no water and electricity in my apartment.

...I won't be able to drive my BMW.

If I don't pay this installment...

If I don't pay these bills...

...then I can't stay in a bungalow.

...then my cellphone will be disconnected.

Can you apply for my grant?

Bless me, let me strike 4D lottery.

Get some money from the government.

At least let me have some money.

Help me tide over this period.

If I strike 4D lottery,

I'll burn a lot of joss papers to show my appreciation.

If you can get me a grant,

then I'll be very thankful.

If I really get to strike 4D...

If I can't get any fund or grant...

...then every 1st and 15th...

...then the next election...

...I'll definitely pray to you.

...I'll definitely say bye-bye to you.

Managed to find any money?

No. It's not so easy.

I went to a Member of Parliament, but it's no use.

You only went to MPs, I went all the way to the gods.

Not even a consolation prize after two weeks.

We got some money at the last minute.

Which one of your friends is so rich and kind?

Make an introduction.

I promised not to reveal his identity.

I'll get struck by lightning if I tell you.

Cream crackers!

You borrowed from Mother?

Don't accuse me. What proof have you got?

In the whole of Singapore,

only Mother's money is kept in a cream cracker tin.

Still wanna say it's not Mother's money?

So, what's wrong with that?

Mother is my OCBC.

-OCBC? -OCBC?

Are you sure?

This money is her life savings.

And you just took it away. Are you for real?

Don't be mistaken.

I've been the one taking care of Mother all this while.

Now that I have an emergency

and borrowed some money from her,

is that wrong?

Besides, I return what I borrow.

Here's $2,000.

It's the last of my life savings.

Take it.

Only $2,000?

Not enough?

Far from it.

Not enough?

Not enough.

Take this too.

Mother, what are you doing?

I still have two gold teeth.

No need, keep it to chew your food.

Don't want it?

No.

I'll pay you back.

Pay me when you have the money.

I'll pay you back.

Pay me when you have the money.

Don't tell Hui and Qiang I borrowed money from you.

Okay.

Remember not to tell Hui and Huang.

I won't tell.

Did Qiang borrow money from you?

No.

-Really? -Really.

Thank you, Mother.

Thank you, Mother.

You've been unhappy the whole day.

My sons' businesses failed.

They're all borrowing money from me.

I've given them all my life savings.

Then you must be so heartbroken.

All your life savings are gone.

No.

I'm not heartbroken over that.

I'm heartbroken because I can't help them.

Seeing their disappointment,

I feel like I'm such a useless mother.

That's why I'm heartbroken.

So that means you're in need of money too.

Yes, can you please lend me some money?

I'll return it to you some day.

I'll definitely pay you back.

Pay me back when we're down there?

How will you pay me back with no money?

Let me tell you.

I have no money and can't give you any fish.

But I can teach you how to fish.

Fish?

Up for it?

You don't mean prostitution, right?

Why did you die so soon?

What a new tactic.

Go away.

Go away now.

Fishing like this?

Not a very good idea.

You're not stealing or robbing.

You are older and cuter than me.

You might even get more money.

This is the last resort.

Don't force yourself.

Please help.

Please help.

Why did you die so young?

Without father or mother to turn to?

Oh, goodness, talk about bad luck.

We're from the Social Welfare Department.

Because we couldn't contact you,

we had to bring her to the police station.

Please keep an eye on your mother.

Thank you.

Mother, how can you do such a thing?

How are your three sons going to face the public?

Everyone in this estate knows about it.

They think your three sons can't afford to care for you.

So embarrassing!

In future, please think before you act.

You are not a three-year-old kid.

Please stop scolding her.

Don't interrupt.

Fancy teaching her all these bad things.

Don't come look for her in future. Let's go, Mother.

Thank you, sorry.

You don't have time, yet still such things happen.

Please don't call her anymore.

Doctor, how's my mother?

She has a history of diabetes,

and her blood sugar shot up suddenly.

What happened?

Doctor, is it anything to do with pollen supplement?

-Pollen supplement? -Yes.

The much talked-about pollen supplement?

That's right.

I don't know. We'll have to run some tests.

The last time you brought her here,

didn't I tell you to be careful about her diet?

This is very dangerous.

Doctor, how is my mother?

Let's wait for the report.

Doctor, there is a patient waiting for you.

Thank you, doctor.

Thank you, doctor.

You people.

You know Mother has diabetes, yet you didn't watch her diet.

How was I supposed to know this would happen?

That's right, Huang said the pollen was a health supplement.

It can cure diabetes, stroke, kidney problem and cancer.

Sister-in-law, it was Guan Sai who told brother that.

I didn't say it.

This is common sense.

We definitely wouldn't have done that.

What is she saying?

You are all just full of hot air.

We were also trying to be filial.

You guys are so rich. But what have you bought for Mother?

Still blame me?

Okay, stop arguing. For Mother's sake, please stop arguing.

Excuse me, this is a hospital.

Please stop making so much noise.

May I know which one of you is blood type O negative?

Hubby, you are...

-I am blood type M. -M?

Money.

Move aside.

Why are you asking?

Because we suspect your mother might have internal bleeding.

We need to prepare in advance.

Because O negative blood type stocks are hard to find.

See, private hospitals are so proactive.

They get prepared in advance.

Sister-in-law, government hospitals these days

also have good service.

Both of us are O negative blood type.

So we can donate blood to mother, no problem.

Your liver is not in good shape.

And your blood is not clean.

Don't get mother into trouble.

And I'm anemic.

Doctor's here.

Doctor.

Good news.

Her condition is stable.

No internal bleeding.

She can be discharged tomorrow.

What did he say?

He said Mother can go home tomorrow.

Thank you.

Luckily Mother is okay.

Francis, this is Huang.

Actually, I need $5,000. Can you help me?

Hello, Peter. I'm sorry.

Can you give me a loan?

I'd like to borrow $5,000. Is it okay?

I'll pay you back next month.

How about the $3,000 I mentioned last night?

You spoke with your wife already?

No chance then.

Have you got $5,000 to spare?

Hello. How did you know I wanted to borrow money?

Please help me, I'm in dire straits now.

Otherwise I might lose my life.

Run.

When are you going to pay Guan Sai back?

Give me another two weeks.

I'll definitely give Guan Sai a call.

-Another two weeks? -Don't!

Two weeks.

Don't pay and you'll get it.

Come in. Moving into the new house.

Everyone smile, yes?

Shout out loud.

Stand properly.

One, two, three. Prosperity!

You didn't shout.

Prosperity!

Why do we have to downgrade to a HDB?

What's wrong with HDB?

80% of Singaporeans live in an HDB apartment.

So, what's the problem?

Forget it, she's in a bad mood.

Our daughter didn't lose out on skills.

She lost out because we don't have money

to call to support her.

It's been more than a week,

and you are still harping on about it.

There are so many people chasing me for our debts.

Dial-in votes.

Why aren't you sensitive to our situation?

I am not sensitive?

Do you have any idea

-what I have done for you? -What?

Next month is the Hungry Ghost Festival.

I have arranged to perform at getais with my friends.

Just to supplement our income.

Although it's not a lot of money,

it's better than nothing.

I will be back out singing in the streets.

Who are you accusing of not being sensitive?

Hello. Yes, boss.

What? Wei Sheng Bonds.

But I have no money.

Is that so? It's steady?

Okay, I'll give it a try.

Thanks.

I haven't sung for so many years.

I'm so nervous. How?

Relax.

Yes, you must relax.

Have confidence. You can do it.

Almost your turn.

Dear.

Dear.

What?

Dear.

Look.

$100,000.

Where did you get it from?

My dad asked you to use this first.

Hello, Guan Sai, it's Huang.

I can return your money now.

Really bad luck to owe you money.

Where are you?

Fold properly, these can fetch money.

Such a waste to throw them away.

What can we do?

These things are poisonous.

Yes, we must earn money with a clear conscience.

Found a job yet?

Tough to find a manager post.

Manager? We're starving!

Just go get a job!

M-A-N-A-G-E-R. I can spell it already.

From a manager to a cleaner.

Never mind the embarrassment,

the worst thing is that the price of oil and rice were rising.

But salaries stayed the same.

We often get to hear

that the economy this year has risen by some percentage,

but not even 1% had anything to do with me.

We really don't know how they calculate the percentage

One month get less than One thousand dollars

Not enough food but still surviving

Enough to buy clothes But not enough to buy pants

Bored?

Don't be bored.

Some jobs are boring.

But if we have a positive attitude, opportunities are everywhere!

Many big bosses come here for lunch.

If they take a fancy to you, you're in luck.

Come on, cheer up.

Come on, cheer up.

Cheers!

One bottle of beer.

Coming.

Cheers!

Cheers!

Cheers!

Dear, how was your interview today?

Don't talk about it.

$2,000 a month.

Including overtime.

I used to make more than $50,000 a week.

And that manager in his 20s just graduated from university,

that I have to report to,

must be something wrong with his brain.

It's all right, take your time to get another job.

CPIB.

Does Zhou Yan Yan live here?

That's me.

Why are you looking for her?

A and K, the company you are working for

made a report against you to us.

You misappropriated some company funds.

Please assist us in the investigations.

Are you sure? You must have made a mistake.

My wife could not have done such a thing.

She is even terrified of a cockroach.

How could she have misappropriated company funds?

Dear, tell them it's not you.

Tell them.

With so many people in your department,

someone must have forged your signature and tried to frame you. Tell them.

Tell them!

Quick! They'll arrest you. Tell them!

The $100,000 you gave me the other day.

My dad wouldn't give me the money.

I had no choice.

Why are you such a busybody?

We men can solve our own problems.

Why did you have to be such a busybody?

Wait for me. I'll go get my bag.

You think you are being smart?

How many times must I tell you?

Be smart, but don't be too smart!

We men can solve our own problems!

You think you are helping me!

Do you know you are getting me into trouble?

Everyone will know that my wife misappropriated company funds to help me!

I'll lose face!

How am I going to face the world?

Arrest her! Put her in jail!

Arrest her!

Smart aleck.

Crazy woman.

Isn't your husband very rich?

Why are both mother and daughter singing here?

Must be tough on you.

What's it got to do with you?

Bitch.

The other show has no singers. Quick!

Yan was sentenced to one year in jail for embezzlement.

The pollen legal suit ended with me pleading guilty and being fined.

Now I have nothing,

and have to start from scratch.

"Poor" also means something different for me.

When we are old one day

Can't find anyone filial

I will sit on the rocking chair with you

While you re-tell your stories of yore

Good and bad times

With nothing to blame

Your hand

I will hold very tightly

For I am your wife

I was married to you in my prime

I have followed you from young to old

Seen it all through

Who can be more important than you?

I dedicate my whole life to you

Only to discover happiness in our conflicts

When it is time to leave

I will let you lead

As I cannot bear

To see you

Cry for me

When we are old one day

Son and daughter-in-law are filial

Look at our old photos if you are bored

See how handsome you were at our wedding

Rich or poor times

With nothing to blame

I will remember you forever

For I am your wife

I was married to you in my prime

I have followed you from young to old

Seen it all through

Who can be more important than you?

I used to think when your pocket and bank is empty...

BALANCE IS $5.61

...you're the poorest.

Now I realize you can

be poorer than having no money in your pocket and bank,

when you have no loved ones around.

Look at our eldest brother.

He used to be poorer.

But in times like this,

you realize he is the wealthiest among us.

Hello, Ricky.

Okay, sell.

How much did I make?

Okay, good. Thank you. Yes. Thank you.

-How much did we make? -$300,000.

Daddy, can we move into our new house?

No, we can't just spend money like that.

But, Mom, I really don't like it here.

Sit down, eat.

And you, stop investing already.

$300,000 can see us through for a while.

-Okay? -Okay.

Breakfast! This is going to be the most delicious breakfast.

Granny, you just urinated again!

Granny, you just urinated again!

Oh, my God, this is sickening.

Mother, Granny just wet her pants again.

Granny, why didn't you go to the toilet?

Granny is old, my plumbing is rusty.

The door can't close tightly, understand?

Mother.

You don't have to shout.

Granny just urinated, not that she won the lottery.

You want the whole world to know?

Don't just stand there, help Granny to the toilet.

It's okay, I'll manage.

Mother, please urinate in the toilet.

Okay.

Be careful.

Be careful, don't let Granny fall.

Okay, don't scold the kids.

So grown up yet not helpful.

So depressing, this is the sixth time today.

Changing a few pieces of cloth won't kill you.

Easy to say. Why don't you do it?

See if you find it depressing.

I think mother has Alzheimer's disease.

She's gone haywire.

What do we do about it?

What shall we do about it? Call Qiang and Huang here for a meeting to discuss it.

She is everyone's mother.

She's everyone's responsibility.

Why isn't Mother sleeping yet?

I don't know.

Usually she'd be fast asleep by this time.

Okay, never mind.

Just speak softly so she won't hear us.

I have an idea.

We hire a maid to help take care of mother.

That will save us a lot of trouble.

We are poor now.

We don't have the money to get a maid.

We can get a maid if Qiang pays.

Why must we pay?

We live in a four room flat. We are also very poor, you know?

What? I'm vain. I can't afford the real thing,

so I bought a fake one.

-This is an imitation. -Okay, okay, okay!

Lower your volume.

Let's drop the maid idea.

Let's take turns to look after mother.

Okay?

Okay.

I'll cover Monday and Tuesday.

Elder brother, you cover Wednesday and Thursday.

Second brother, you cover Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

How come we're covering three days? Both of you are only covering two days.

We need to work, you don't. You just have to haggle over such things.

Who says I don't need to work?

I need to sing at shows to support the family income.

No need to work?

-That's right. -What about you?

It's not that I don't have a job.

It's just that I can't get a job.

Can't get a job?

A Singaporean can't get a job in Singapore?

You mean that the minister has not been truthful?

There are jobs. Washing toilets, sweeping floor, emptying garbage.

You want me to take up such jobs?

Are these jobs too low class?

They can keep many people alive.

I'm not looking down on these people.

I've always been in a management position.

So I'm looking for jobs in the management level.

Got to wait longer, right?

Right, happy waiting.

Brother, don't be so sarcastic.

You said it yourself, got to wait.

Then why do you have to say such things.

Okay, stop arguing.

Stop arguing. You want Mother to hear us?

Let's do this, there are four weeks in a month.

Every week there's a Sunday.

I'll start with the first week,

you do the second week, and you take the third week.

Rotate like this. Fair?

Okay, fair.

This daughter-in-law is really mean.

This mother-in-law is so pitiful.

Watching TV.

This son is so useless.

Talking about you!

Actually, I was thinking, now that we have some money,

why don't we get a maid to look after Mother?

At least we can set our minds at ease.

Then the other brothers won't be so troubled, too.

Brothers? Are they really your brothers?

When it came to looking after Mother, they made you cover an extra day.

Don't think by footing the bill for everyone,

they would be grateful to you.

How old are you? Still so naive.

Big head, no brains. Big brains, all grass.

And--

And your mother's system has gone haywire.

Short-circuited already.

Could be admitted to hospital anytime.

Medical bills will be very expensive.

What I'm saying now, you'll think that I'm very bad.

But I still have to say it.

If you let them know you have the money,

they will make you pay for all the medical fees.

Mother is getting old.

Forking out the money to cure her is like throwing money into the bin.

Understand?

I--

I am your wife, I must protect our home.

Every man for himself.

Honey, never let people know you are rich.

Trust me, it's for your benefit.

Mother, what happened?

Huang, did you see my bra?

Bra?

The red one, my favorite.

I can't seem to find it.

Did you forget to bring it?

I did. I put it in the paper bag.

Somebody must have stolen it.

I'll help you find it tomorrow.

Huang, I can't sleep if I don't find it.

Mother, there are many in Yan Yan's cupboard.

Black, blue, green, white ones.

Just take your pick.

I tried. It doesn't fit, too small.

What color?

Red, with two Mickey Mouse.

Mickey Mouse?

It's cute.

Mother, did you forget to bring it here?

I did. I put it in myself.

Can I buy you a red one tomorrow?

With a Mickey Mouse, okay?

I don't want that.

I want the old one.

New ones make me itch.

Huang.

What?

So sorry.

Old people are like that.

I forgot I'm already wearing it.

Have a look.

No need. I'm glad you found it.

Mother, get some sleep.

Yes, glad to find it.

Huang. Huang.

Mother, what is it?

Did you see my bra?

Mother, you are wearing it already.

No, I'm wearing the red one.

But the black one is missing.

Mother, why do you have to wear a bra?

Huang, I want that black bra.

I want that black bra.

Huang, I want that black bra.

Mother, I'm back.

Hui, you're back.

Have you eaten?

Yes.

This show is really good.

This daughter-in-law is really mean.

Hui, you're back.

Have you eaten?

Mother, I told you I'm back and I have eaten.

Yes.

Hui, have you eaten?

Mother, didn't I tell you I have eaten?

I have eaten.

Yes, I forgot.

Hui, you're back.

Have you eaten?

Mother, didn't I tell you I have?

I have eaten.

Yes, I forgot.

Have you eaten?

I have eaten!

Yes, I forgot.

Have you eaten?

I have eaten.

I have eaten till I am really full.

This show is really good.

-This daughter-in-law is really mean. -This daughter-in-law is really mean.

Have you eaten?

Okay, I have not eaten yet.

I'm very hungry.

You see, I knew you haven't eaten.

You were lying to me.

Daddy, I want my privacy.

Granny really smells.

Anyway, she's your mother.

She should sleep with you.

Study room.

Study room. She needs to do her homework,

and practice singing.

I'm fine with it.

Just worried it might keep Mom awake.

It may be more spacious here.

But we'll have friends coming over.

My classmates always come for projects.

You see, her classmates as well.

Look at Mother, such a big heap over here.

Don't you find it awkward?

See, she hangs her clothes all over,

just like some back lane.

I don't know, she's your mother,

I can't say too much.

You decide.

You feel comfortable here?

Yes, it's breezy here.

And near the toilet, too.

Don't bother too much about where I'll sleep.

I'm not particular.

You must be harmonious, don't quarrel.

Let's go to the cinema.

Mother, if you don't like it here, tell me.

It can always be changed.

Let's go.

I'm going out.

Since they were small

You doted on them

Loved them with your life

But why are you

Lying here now?

A lifetime of hardship Not a word of thanks

Since they were small

You dedicated your life

For them to grow up healthy

But why are you

Lying here now?

No one cares if you are dead or alive

I really can't stand it anymore.

Asking me to look for her bra in the middle of the night.

Has to be the one with Mickey Mouse.

Otherwise, she shits and urinates everywhere

till I can't take it. Just put her in the toilet,

that would be better.

I'm better than you.

I put her outside the toilet.

She urinates wherever she is placed.

I left her outside the toilet.

She just urinated outside the toilet, what can you do?

My home is so small.

I can't just put her anywhere.

The two of you are brave to say it.

One put her outside the toilet.

One put her in the toilet.

Are you still Mother's sons?

Brother, you think I wanted to?

I need to drive a taxi, and Yan Yan is still in jail.

It's hurts me when no one is looking after Mother.

You must know,

this is not something only the three of us face.

Many Singaporeans face the same problem.

It has nothing to do with whether we are filial or not.

We are average people, and we need to go on with life.

There is nothing we can do about it.

What about you?

No problems looking after Mother?

She asks me everyday.

"Had dinner? This daughter-in-law very bad."

I ate so much outside.

Back home, I still have to force down three bowls of rice.

Otherwise, let's send Mother to an old folks home.

I know a friend who can get us some discount.

Old folks home is not ideal.

At least there are people to look after her.

Then we don't have to worry.

What do you think?

No choice, this is the only way.

Who's going to send her?

I knew it! Since when were you guys so kind?

Treating me to rojak.

Conspirators, pointing to me at the same time.

Five packets of rojak, add fried fritters.

Get the money from them.

Mother, be careful.

Come.

Let's go.

Why did you bring me here?

This place is not bad.

There are trees and hills on the left.

The sea on the right.

And so many friends in the middle.

They'll tell you jokes.

And play with you.

You'll feel very relaxed staying here.

That sounds good.

Auntie Yang, how are you?

You are looking good today.

Come in, walk slowly.

Be careful.

See, Lin is waiting for you.

On the right is Chen.

That chap over there is Liang.

He loves to joke.

That one with her hair up in a bun,

she's our big sister here.

Everyone calls her Satay.

May I know, is this an old folks home?

No, this is a happy place for old people.

A place to be happy?

Since they were small

You doted on them

Hui!

I want to go home! I don't want to stay far away here.

Hui!

You sacrificed yourself for them

But why are you

Lying here now?

No one cares if you are dead or alive

A lifetime of hardship Not a word of thanks

And no one cares for you in the end

It's all your fault, and yours too.

Stupid idea, sending Mother to an old folks home.

You are the good guys!

And I am always the bad guy!

Do you know many people criticized me,

saying that I was unfilial, I'm really unfilial?

Sending my own mother to the old folks home.

Now Mother has collapsed.

Are you happy?

Hui!

It's been three days. Mother is still in a coma.

I'm very worried.

I'll tell you guys something.

You'll be even more worried.

Each day here costs $8,000.

$8,000. Then three days means $24,000.

We don't have so much money now.

Let me tell you,

before Mother dies, we'll die first.

Stop saying that.

Mother will recover.

I have an idea.

Okay. Can we downgrade mother into C class now?

Sorry, your mother is in critical condition.

Best not to do that.

Then can we send mother into a government hospital's ICU?

Nope, that will be even more dangerous.

But your ICU is very expensive.

No choice.

Our equipment is very expensive.

We know that hospitals like yours,

the main income is from rich Bruneians

and the rich Indonesians.

Singaporeans should enjoy special price, right?

Please don't suck my blood!

Sorry, I hope you understand.

We are a public listed company.

We have to look after our shareholders' interest.

Young man! A hospital is meant to save lives.

How can you focus on making money!

Why did we bring Mother here in the first place?

We discussed this,

and we all agreed to bring her to this private hospital.

Besides, all her records are here.

That's why we sent her here.

See, because our hospital's service is good,

that's why you sent your mother here.

Honestly, how much time does my mother have?

I doubt it'll be much longer.

Like he said,

if it's not going to be long, let's not move her around.

Should anything happen, relatives and friends will blame us.

True. Don't shift, it's too troublesome.

Since they were small

You doted on them

Loved them with your life

For them to grow up healthy

You sacrificed yourself for them

It's been more than ten days.

Over $100,000 already. What should we do?

I don't know.

Mother is still strong.

We are still broke.

You think she wants it this way?

She's lying there unable to move,

she is also suffering.

I'm here already.

What are you doing here?

My father-in-law's been struggling for a long time.

What are these joss sticks and incense for?

To burn for him.

To pray for his fast recovery?

No, to send him on his way quickly.

We don't have any other option.

$8,000 a day.

And the doctor says there is no cure.

We have no more money left.

Might as well let him go heaven earlier.

Quick, the other stage has no singers.

Quick, Stella, sit in the front.

I don't want to!

I need to change my stockings. Hurry up!

Why me?

Because you are my elder brother.

Why me?

Because you are our elder brother.

Elder brother, so what?

You are also the eldest son.

Always making me the bad guy.

Draw lots.

Black or white.

One more time.

Black or white.

Not counted. One more time.

Black or white.

Sorry, Mother.

Don't!

Burnt halfway?

Not enough time to burn?

Couldn't complete burning?

Couldn't bear to burn.

I'm sorry, this is an ICU.

Please wait outside, okay?

Don't be so tense at the next show.

Relax, be more natural.

Teacher, you are drifting!

I know.

And touch up your make up.

All smudged.

The next band is very lousy. What song are we singing?

"Mother is Forgotten After Marriage".

Teacher, there are three more shows. Can we make it?

Teacher...

Lorry!

Quick, page for the doctor. Urgent!

-What's wrong with my mother? -She is bleeding internally.

We need an urgent blood transfusion

I am going to the blood bank now to bring the blood over.

Oh, no! What shall we do?

Stella, please wake up.

Don't give mummy a fright! Stella.

I'm sorry, it wasn't intentional.

Have you called your husband?

Mobile phone. Thank you.

Hello. What? Accident!

Where are you now?

A and E Department.

-I'm coming over now. -Who?

Stella's in a very serious car accident.

You stay with Mother.

You stay with Mother.

You stay with Mother.

By myself?

Dear, how's Stella?

How's the blood pressure?

BP unreadable.

Doctor, the blood bank is out of O minus blood.

Send for CT scan now.

Doctor!

Doctor, how's my daughter?

She needs an operation immediately.

You are her parents. Can you donate some blood?

Don't you have your own blood supply?

Her blood type is O minus.

There only two bags left. Another patient had just used one.

To collect from the national blood bank will take some time.

If you can donate, that's ideal.

I can donate.

Dear, you can't.

You have anemia. If you donate, you'll die.

I must save Stella.

It's my fault. I told her to sit in the front seat.

Doctor, I'm also O minus. I can donate.

No, you have a liver problem.

Then both of you can't donate.

Doctor, quickly go search for blood.

$30,000, $50,000, $100,000, no problem.

Money is not a problem.

Yes, as long as you can save my daughter. Money is no issue.

This has nothing to do with money.

Doctor! Please go find the blood, doctor.

You mentioned earlier, the blood was used by another patient.

Is it the old lady in the ICU?

I'm not sure.

That is Mother.

Does Mother need the blood more?

So Mother took the blood!

Why must we save Mother? Mother is so old already.

Useless to save her.

Save my daughter, she's so young.

Doctor, please save my daughter.

Sister-in-law, what are you talking about?

My mother isn't human? Only your daughter is human?

How can you say things like that?

Take your hands off! I don't care, go away!

Dear!

Don't be reckless.

What happened?

This blood is mine, give it to me.

Sister-in-law, don't be ridiculous.

The blood is for Mother, don't snatch.

Doctor, take it.

Don't snatch.

Don't snatch. You want to give the blood to Mother

or your daughter?

Please be reasonable. Don't ask me this right now.

Both are my loved ones!

Go to hell.

What if that's your daughter?

Will you give it to your daughter

or to Mother? Tell me!

I don't know, all I know is my mother is lying there.

That's your mother, your mother-in-law.

I don't care! I just want to save my daughter.

Don't snatch it from me.

Don't run away!

Since they were young

You doted on them

Loved them with your life

But why are you

Lying here now?

After a life of suffering

Not a word of thanks

Since they were young

You dedicated your life

For them to grow up healthy

But why are you

Lying here now?

No one cares if you are dead or alive

Mother is just a name

Mother, why is your life so tragic?

Children whom you love so much

Why are they now kicking you around

Like the trash?

Mother died, just like that.

For the sake of her children and grandchildren.

She gave up her savings

for all of us.

She even gave up her last breath

willingly for her granddaughter.

Mother had been busy all her life,

wasn't bothered by the tough life

and never complained about being poor.

Her poorest state

was not whether her biscuit tin

still had money left,

but it was when she was sick.

All her kids,

when taking care of her

were being calculative.

Even so,

after Mother passed away,

she still didn't give up on us.

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Come pray to Granny.

Granny will bless you with good health.

And good results in your studies.

Mother, thanks for blessing us with winning the lottery.

We hope that you bless us all again.

Let us strike 4D lottery once more.

If not 4D, Toto lottery will also do.

Thank you.

Mother is still very busy after her death.

She had to lend you money when she was alive.

After death, she still has to go to Singapore Pools

to get money for you to spend.

Really difficult to be your mother.

I'm just joking.

Mother, I wasn't joking about the 4D matter.

Come, Yan Yan.

Mother, don't worry, I'll be good from now.

Do rest in peace in heaven.

Mother, please forgive me.

I wasn't there at your funeral.

I was still in jail and couldn't send you off a last time.

But in my heart,

you will always be the best mother ever.

Please forgive my selfishness and for being unfilial.

We treated you so badly in the past.

But yet you sacrificed yourself for Stella.

Thank you.

Forgive me, Mother.

Stella, come say thank you to Granny.

Granny, thank you for saving my life.

Can mother understand English?

Mother is now with the angels.

She'll understand even if you speak in Hindi.

Stella, just be obedient.

Be a good girl.

Granny will know it up there.

She'll be very happy.

Okay, let's have dinner.

Let's have dinner.

Not mother's coffee, really undrinkable.

Not mother's pig trotters.

No kick.

Oh, yes, mother's medical fees costs $250,000.

We won the 4D lottery, that's $100,000.

Still short of $150,000.

We'll split that amongst us brothers.

-$50,000 each. Okay? -Okay.

Let's do this instead.

Let me contribute $150,000.

-Why? -We should.

When mother was around,

we never did anything for her.

-Stella is alive. -Because of everyone's support.

It's just a small thought.

Give us a chance to atone for our wrongs.

Can't help it in this case.

-Let's not talk about it. -Eat.

Let us three brothers

not split up just because mother is no longer around.

Okay? Okay?

Don't worry.

I won't let that happen.

Come, I have good stuff.

What's that?

This is tree bark powder, called Supifen in English.

It's a health supplement from South Africa.

It's made from tree bark and roots, and made into powdered form.

It's good for our immune system. No arguments about it.

There you go again.

Huang, aren't you once bitten, twice shy?

Brother, the last time I didn't succeed,

not because I didn't have the experience,

but because I didn't let Yan Yan join me.

She's more careful.

So now I have her here, all of you don't have to worry.

Right?

As long as we remain brothers,

we'll make our first pot of gold in no time.

Just like Bee Cheng Hiang.

They're also brothers who struck out together.

Now the whole world has Bee Cheng Hiang outlets.

What do you call this spirit?

It's called the spirit of brotherhood.

By then, you won't be a manager. You'll be a director.

You know how to spell director?

Director?

D-I-E

Touch wood!

Minister, now many countries from all over the world

order this Supifen from us.

They don't order from the headquarters. Do you know why?

Because they think that as long as Singapore's Ministry of Health approves,

-they can trust it. -Correct.

Saves a lot of trouble.

Minister, now in Singapore, we already have more than 10,000 members.

And more than 50 branches, too.

You guys really know how to make money,

and are able to help others, too. Good.

Thank you, Minister.

Minister, I can spell director.

D-I-R-E-C-T-O-R

That's correct.

Well done.

Improved.

Minister, this way please.

Wait.

Don't go yet.

"The End" does not mean the movie has ended.

We're not done yet!

We've got some things to show you.

Good stuff. Want to join us selling Supifen?

Very profitable.

1,000 to be a member.

5,000 to be a manager.

If you want to know more, just call this number.

You can start calling now.

That uncle in the back. Start calling now.

The lady in the yellow blouse.

Call now.

Damn, just got a fine again.

I cheated 15 minutes and also got a fine.

I picked out the wrong tab, wrongfully punished!

Huang, did you also get fined?

Yes, I forgot to display a coupon.

It's like that.

Not lucky enough to win 4D, but no shortage of fines.

The government wants to earn our money.

They'll surely think of ways.

Huang, I merely cheated 15 mins but got a fine.

You tried to cheat them of 50 cents?

I forgot.

Forgot?

'Forget' is an offence in Singapore.

Don't be misled by this humble looking coupon.

This little thing here is designed by scholars

who do nothing but create these things.

It's meant to trap fools like you, make you pay $30 instead of 50 cents.

I'm innocent and wrongfully punished!

I only tore the coupon tabs out incorrectly.

Let me tell you something.

This is also their idea.

How many holes are there?

Two, six, 24, 48, 85 holes.

Eighty-five holes, right?

When I go play golf, there are only 18 holes.

And these stupid coupons have 85 holes.

And how many holes do we use?

Only five.

Eighty-five holes for what?

This stupid idea is also from them.

To purposely trap you to extract more money.

Makes sense.

Tear incorrectly, need to pay for a new coupon.

Tear the wrong tab and paste it back,

you'll get an even bigger fine for cheating.

As long as it's "making money", you can't win with them.

That why they are our "government".

I've heard that if you go to the Ministry of Finance lobby,

you'll hear this song.

It's such a windy day

Money will float this way

Young men, good things, you take for granted,

bad things, you complaint about.

Be more positive.

Don't fail to appreciate the good things.

Just like me.

Join PAP?

He received a $7 red packet!

Why haven't you returned my calls?

We're worried that something might have happened to you!

Damn it, the police are coming!

Not at all.

The police are coming!

If I don't pay this installment, I won't be able to drive my BMW.

If I don't pay this installment, I can't stay in a bungalow...

Stay in a bungalow...

After all, if you can't even Fan Gan...

Fan Gan...

Action.

Is it itchy?

Paint!

In this world, there are lots of colors.

Why don't you use another color to stand in for the carpark?

I called you so many times. Why didn't you take my calls?

Do you hate me?

Look at this...

You think this is the Golden Horse Awards?

It's all your fault!

It's all your fault!

Cut!

What did you...

How unfortunate to be your mom.

Quick, time's up.

I can't do this because...

They don't order from the headquarters. Do you know why?

Because they have faith in the quality of Singaporean sanitary pads.

Ministry of Health...

-Very good. -Thank you.

Director!

You call him a director? You're asking for trouble!

You're asking for trouble!

I'm going to audit your taxes! Director...

Director.

Let's sing together!

As long as you intend to love Mother, that's good enough.

Don't be too...

Don't be...

Don't spend too much money.

Son?