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I want to be the opposition party.

Ah Feng.

Get these water bills, phone bills, installment, fines, tax, and other charges

all paid and cleared tomorrow.

Dear, don't you usually wait

until you receive the final reminder letter before paying?

Why are you so expedient now

to pay so early this time?

Just do as I say, don't nag.

What's the matter with you?

Do you have a fever?

Something is not right.

Women should stay out of men's business.

A man must have big plans.

Just go and pay as I said.

And do it quick.

Okay. I'll pay.

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- Greetings! - Hello!

I just went to the restroom for a while

and it seems like the whole village is here.

Is today Hari Raya Aidilfitri?

- No. - No.

Sending someone off to Hajj?

- No. - Dear.

The old neighbors of the village are concerned about you.

They have even gathered here

to persuade you.

Dad.

Are you going to join the opposition party?

- Please reconsider. - Ah Xi.

I know what I'm doing.

You don't have enough seniority to advise me,

so shut your mouth.

Heng and I have already been badly scolded.

If we don't persuade him,

our whole family will be in danger.

Remember, don't reveal I'm here.

He won't listen to what I say.

He's here, I'll leave first!

Mom, it's okay!

Hilltop Durian?

Durian.

They're fresh.

Hang on a second.

Osman, you're not getting any younger.

Why? Is selling nasi lemak no good?

Why do you want to follow others to join politics?

Politics is not something you are strong at.

All of us like peace.

- Why are you troubling yourself? - Dear.

The children, family,

and old neighbors

are all worried about you.

- Yes. - Yes.

I've worked with the government for a very long time.

I know thoroughly how the system works.

What do you have to say now?

You may have worked in the government for a very long time,

but that doesn’t mean you have the capacity

to go against them.

Please let this go.

I agree with what you say.

But it should not be

that I have to hear this from you.

You've worked with the government for so long,

so you think joining the opposition party

will change the current situation?

- Yes, of course. - Not necessarily.

It might be detrimental for you.

And they might create more trouble for you.

Did you think about us?

Dad, when you decided to join the opposition party

have you ever thought

- that it will get us into trouble? - That will get us into trouble?

I want to enter politics,

so I can be in the parliament to remind the government

not to move too fast!

The people can't catch up!

That includes me.

I can't even catch up.

I want to tell the government.

Whatever you do,

follow the village style.

Just relax and slow down.

Like this gentleman,

Nelson Mandela.

He tells his government,

when going to work,

don't move too fast.

So that the fast and the slow movers

can all move together.

It's just this simple.

I'm only following his spirit

of wanting change, what's wrong?

All of you are definitely wrong.

As long as I don't slander the government

or engage in illegal actions,

the government will not harm me or my family.

Don't you have anything better to do?

Are you that free?

If you have nothing to do,

take care of your grandchildren.

I'm not a selfish person.

I will not just stay home and take care of my grandchildren.

I want to take care of all Singaporeans.

Oh my.

I know.

You will not understand

the mission I'm embarking on now

or believe in my good intentions.

My situation now

is called the darkness before dawn.

It'll be fine after I pull through.

But Dad, when you embark on this,

most likely is that before dawn,

you're already dead in the darkness.

Then you can't even see the dawn of the day.

Wait a minute. Do you know who Nelson Mandela is?

- No. - No.

Wait, he's a famous person.

If it's someone famous, I know…

P. Ramlee.

What era are you living in?

At least I know…

Sudirman.

No one knows who Nelson Mandela is?

What? Do you not read the newspaper?

Me.

Nelson Mandela has been fighting all his life

for the freedom of the people.

He has come to be known as

the spiritual leader of freedom movements.

You're right!

He is a national hero.

A hero of revolution!

Dad.

Since young, Mom and I

have obeyed whatever you said.

Just this once.

Please listen to us.

- I should listen to you? - Please listen to us.

- I know what I'm doing. - I don't understand.

- No more arguments. - Why are you doing this?

If you don't listen to me,

I won't step into this house again!

I beg you, Dad.

Your dad is now like Wen Tianxiang and Yue Fei.

I like Wen Tianxiang.

I know one of his poems.

"Everyone must die,

but one should leave a loyal heart that shines in history."

That's inspiring. I like it.

Note that down.

We can use it during rallies.

All of you must remember.

This sentence is exactly my current feelings.

I'm ready to risk it all.

Risk it all.

You're correct, Osman.

He is regarded as a hero.

But from the government's point of view,

he's like the flies hovering around your nasi lemak.

- Very irritating. - Yes.

Come on.

This is very normal.

The government will definitely dislike him

because their political views are different.

That's why they hate him.

To the extent of throwing him in jail

for 26 years until today!

Dad, you want to rescue Singapore?

Do you think you are Gandhi?

You're right.

Gandhi started out as a one-man army.

But in the end, he was the one who saved India.

Dad, I want to tell you.

After Wen Tianxiang said that, he was put to death.

Yue Fei was also given the death sentence by the emperor.

But Chinese history has lasted for 5,000 years.

There must be successful revolutionaries who were not sentenced to death.

There was someone

who once stayed at Balestier.

His name has a San in it.

Li Mao-shan.

He's not that young. He's older.

Ching Shan.

He's not a singer.

He's in politics.

Lim Kim San.

He's not local.

Then say it. Who?

Let me think.

I remember. Sun Yat-sen.

Yes!

Was Sun Yat-sen's revolution successful?

Yes.

- Was he sentenced to death? - No.

Then that's it.

There must be successful revolutionaries

that were not sentenced to death.

But Sun Yat-sen

spent a total of 16 years

and went through 11 years of bloody revolutions before succeeding.

Singapore only has a general election once every five years.

That means you can only embark on a revolution once every five years.

Assuming you're better than Sun Yat-sen,

with luck behind you and succeed after eight times…

Goodness, you'll still need 40 years!

So what if you are Prime Minister then?

In 40 years, you'll be more than 90 years old.

You still want to be Prime Minister?

No one became Prime Minister at 90 years old in history.

No one became Prime Minister at 90 years old in history.

Yes.

By then, you will be 90 years old.

You can't stand anymore.

You can't stand anymore.

Why say in front of my kids that I can't stand anymore?

I'm talking about your leg,

not your bottom.

Yes, you are saying my bottom.

I'm talking about your leg, not your bottom.

- I know… - Dad!

He's talking about your leg, not your bird.

Goodness.

- Why talk about Dad's bird? - Sorry.

Dad, there's something I have to tell you.

Sun Yat-sen's revolution party, Tongmenghui,

had about 8,000 members.

How many members do you have?

Our party?

You, me, him, him, him.

Around seven or eight.

- Seven or eight? How to contest? - Seven or eight? How to contest?

If something happens to one of you, your party will be finished.

All of you are smart.

You're using history against me.

Let me tell all of you.

I'm creating

a new history of Singapore.

Dad, in history, those involved in revolutions

will be executed.

- But Gandhi ended up being assassinated. - But Gandhi ended up being assassinated.

And that is why revolution heroes

are all locked up

- in jail. - Jail!

- That's right! - Locked up!

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ELECTORAL CONSTITUENTS INCREASED TO 81, 13 NEW ELECTORAL CONSTITUENTS

ELECTORAL MAP REDRAWN

INCREASED 13 NEW ELECTORAL CONSTITUENTS

Come in.

I found the location.

Feel free to look around.

Take a look.

Ah Hui.

This does not look like an HQ, but a storeroom.

It's not suitable.

Chairman.

He said it's not suitable.

Osman.

Everything starts small.

After that,

they will become bigger.

Right?

Okay.

I know both of you are under pressure

because your family doesn't want you to form an opposition party.

Right?

Ah Kun, you know something?

In my family,

I am the one who scolds everybody.

But this time,

because of this,

my daughter scolded me

until my ears bleed.

Shamugam.

You're lucky you only have one daughter opposing you.

I have the whole village going against me.

Now, my heart is not balanced.

My family tricked me into going to eat durians.

Then the whole family

opposed me forming an opposition party.

Chairman.

I saw the three of you sighing.

Don't tell me you're backing out now.

I've already placed the deposit.

Who says we're backing out?

Just now, the three of you sighed.

I'm afraid.

You're scaring yourself, scaredy-cat.

Confirm?

- Confirm. - You gave me a fright.

Don't worry.

Osman.

People oppose us

because they don't understand everything.

You see,

they see things like this.

But us? We look far.

Friend, do you still remember the village days?

How can I forget the village days?

I remember I ran after the chicken.

The chicken ran into a bush,

a snake came out, and I ran in the opposite direction.

Do you remember?

I went to my neighbor's house to pluck his coconut,

and he went to my house to pluck my papaya.

And jackfruit and wax apple.

- Sapodilla, lanzones. - Sapodilla, lanzones.

Cassava and more.

We took everything to the market and sold them.

We made money out of nothing.

We were so happy.

Until this hawker inspector came.

Goodness.

Osman.

After all these years,

you still remember that?

Anyway, talking about the village days,

let me share a secret with you.

When I was a hawker inspector at that time

and came to the market,

everybody ran for their lives.

I felt like a king.

Everybody ran,

except for one person.

Him.

No, I'm just joking.

But I really miss the village days.

I remember.

When I talk to the neighbors, they will happily talk to me.

Nowadays, the neighbors close their doors and I can only talk to the door.

I also don't understand.

When Singaporeans move into HDB,

they lock themselves in the house,

as if they sent themselves into Changi Prison.

It's very sad.

Where is the village spirit?

Yes.

The village spirit is lost.

That's why the people are lost.

We must bring back the village spirit to Singapore!

As a country, Singapore is small.

But as a village, Singapore is big!

YEAR 1988, ELECTION NOMINATION DAY

I already told you not to come, but you still came.

And then you're dressed like a Malay ninja.

I don't know whether you'll win or lose.

If you lose,

I'll be embarrassed.

A lot of people at the market know me.

I'm glad you know.

But you still insisted on coming.

What is it that you actually want?

I don't want to miss this historic event.

If you win,

I'll be a wife to an MP.

Wearing a mask and looking like a burglar.

If you're afraid, why come? Stay in the kitchen instead.

I'm afraid, but I want to experience this.

All these are men's affairs.

Women have no place here.

Other ladies are around.

I'm coming as well.

You?

Why are you covered up like this?

I see that all the ladies are covered up.

If I don't cover up, I'll feel awkward.

Where's Huat?

- There. - Uncle, I'm here.

We're going to save the country, not rob the bank.

Why are you covered up?

Uncle, don't be like this. I'll feel pressured.

Pressured? Nonsense. They're afraid of trouble.

Look at me, I'm showing my face.

I'm not afraid.

Of course.

Your picture is not on the poster.

Can you add my picture?

I told all the taxi drivers

I'll be the Minister of Transport.

Or else, it'll be difficult to explain to them.

I'll change my picture to yours instead and not run this time.

Fine, I'll give in to you this time.

Are we there yet?

Just up front.

- Challenge Party! - Challenge Party!

- CMI! - Challenge Party!

- CMI! - Challenge Party!

You really came? Do you want to fight with me?

You should speak Mandarin.

You speak English like spewing vulgarities.

I told you before, I am English educated.

My Mandarin is limited,

but my English is boundless.

I hate this type of pretentious character.

You'll know my prowess after the election.

I'll make sure your deposit is forfeited.

I'll be waiting for you.

Give me your best shot.

I will repay you back just as hard.

You're also here?

Are there any constituents that they don't contest?

They're contesting for all constituents.

Now you want to shake hands with me?

So lucky.

I can speak English.

I deliberately speak good English to them,

so that they don't look down on us.

Then we can contest with them fiercely.

Just like cowboys fighting the red Indians.

I'm so brilliant.

Nomination successful!

Mr. Lim Ah Kun.

Are you confident about CMI?

We're full of confidence. Let me tell you.

We'll definitely save Singaporeans from their sufferings.

We're different from other opposition parties.

Only talk but no action.

Also,

you have to help me report during the rallies.

I have a lot of insider news to talk about.

Even the government is afraid of me now.

That's it for now.

Ah Kun?

Wait a minute.

Ah Long?

It has been a while. You're back from working on ships?

Are you staying at this constituent?

You have to support me. Vote for me.

Sure.

Where are you staying now?

Toa Payoh Lorong 1, Block 128, 3rd floor.

Let's meet up when you're free.

How is Zhao Di?

Zhao Di?

She passed away long ago.

She had cancer.

She needed chemotherapy and electrotherapy.

Back then, where could we find money to treat her?

So we had no choice.

What brings you here?

- What are you doing now? - Plainclothes police.

Lackey.

Thank you all for your support.

Our nomination was successful.

- Challenge Party! - Challenge Party!

- Challenge Party! - Challenge Party!

Mr. Liu, why is there no declaration from you?

May I know what happened?

Goodness me.

I forgot to bring my IC.

- Challenge Party! - Challenge Party!

Help you make election videos?

Yes, campaigning is a must-have if we run for election.

Otherwise, who will know your political prowess?

But the government has a lot of regulations.

You can't campaign on television

neither can the press campaign for us.

This can't, that can't,

but they can do whatever they want.

But I'm smart. I want you to help me make a video.

- Election videos are not allowed too. - No election videos?

Yes.

Really?

If that's the case,

help me film a music video for a nationalistic song.

"A Man Indeed."

- "A Man Indeed"? - "We are Singapore."

The Hokkien dialect version.

Look at the government with all those nationalistic songs.

They're all in English.

The first song is in English, but I can forgive them.

I just let it pass.

But the second song is also in English.

I can't let it pass anymore.

So I have to film this nationalistic song.

The Hokkien version. "A Man Indeed."

If you film it in Hokkien,

the Indians and Malays won't understand.

Don't forget.

Malay votes and Indian votes

are also votes.

Without their votes, you will lose too.

I think you should just film an English version.

So you mean English is more important in Singapore?

Three versions.

Do you have the budget?

I don't.

What's the point of discussing then?

Also, if we want to be the government,

our mentality has to change.

Do you understand?

You call yourself the vice-chairman…

Okay. Let's just do an English version.

Uncle, what do you plan to do?

You know,

Singaporeans are greedy for freebies.

We'll be the first

to film a karaoke version of "We are Singapore."

After filming it, we'll give it to the public.

And most importantly, at my rallies,

when I'm on stage speaking enthusiastically,

the video is shown.

Once the crowd sees the video and looks at me speaking,

their mucus and tears will start falling,

and give thunderous applause.

At this time, a wide breathtaking shot appears.

The patriotic emotions will sink in.

By then, they will be touched by me and will vote for me.

Then I will win.

Did you hear that?

This brilliant idea is from the two of us.

He contributed more.

I contributed less.

But Uncle, the newspaper reports

that campaigning by election videos is not allowed.

This violates election laws.

The consequences will be serious.

We'll be fined or even go to jail.

Our license will also be terminated.

Yes.

Don't worry. I've already thought of a plan.

I'll give my speech on stage.

You'll be far away from the stage.

I'll pretend my supporter filmed it.

After you have filmed and edited it, I'll ask my supporters to distribute it.

Who will know it's done by both of you?

No one will know.

- There's no issue. - But Uncle, this is illegal.

Okay.

Even if there's trouble, I'll shoulder the blame alone.

- But... - Another but and I'll sever ties with you.

Don't forget.

Your monthly water and electricity bills are paid by me.

Don't just stare at your boyfriend.

When you're married, you'll be one of us.

You have to speak up for me.

Your one advice to him is better than me saying twenty.

Tell him.

Huat, do we have leftover videotapes?

Yes.

You can use those to help Uncle.

I've already said, this girl is good.

Chairman, we're going to be late.

We have to go to the market to campaign.

See, I'm busy.

- I'll go and change. - Wait a minute.

- What? - You have to remember.

When shaking hands with the fishmongers and butchers,

never wash your hands immediately after.

- Got it. - Also,

don't do this.

- Do you understand? - Yes.

Our party is very experienced.

Ma'am, support us!

CMI!

We are CMI.

Thank you for your support.

Thank you.

Support us, CMI.

Next time, we'll support you.

Wait a minute.

We are now in a minefield area.

Be careful, everyone.

What is a minefield area?

Minefield.

Everybody must be careful, okay?

- Okay. - Maintain your smile.

Sir, wishing you a prosperous business.

Thank you for supporting CMI.

Chairman, the fishmongers. Be mindful.

Sir, wishing you a prosperous business.

Sir.

Lim Ah Kun, I support you.

Remember to fight for our welfare.

Definitely.

Thank you for your support.

Thank you for your support.

Hand full of fresh blood.

Remember.

Don't wipe, don't wash, don't wave, don't flick.

Shake hands.

Support CMI.

Please vote for us.

You have a strong body.

Thank you for your support.

You're aged but still strong.

My hands were dirty, but he didn't mind.

- He's really close to the people. - Yes.

We have to apply

for the rally venues.

Then they will allocate it to us.

Look around.

What kind of venue are we given?

They say the feng shui here is good.

There's no wind, but lots of water.

Look at your surroundings.

There are pits all around.

In Hokkien, it means a pit hole.

I asked them why.

They said this place is usually very dry.

They didn't know it would rain.

They didn't know it would flood.

Do you all believe that?

- No. - No.

Their elites

don't even know that rains will lead to flooding.

They can't even take care of a piece of land,

but they want to take care of the country?

If we leave the future of our country to them,

do you think there's hope?

- No. - No.

Thank you.

Ladies and gentlemen.

Those who return from studying overseas,

why did they go overseas?

To collect certificates.

Their certificates are more than my toilet paper at home.

Having more certificates doesn't mean it is more useful.

The level of education does not represent everything.

Skills are important too.

What about skills?

If you don't believe me,

let the ministers challenge me

to cook nasi lemak.

I can tell you

the ministers won't even know

which coconut to use

to make the nasi lemak tastier.

The ministers

don't even know the difference

between a coconut and a head.

Thank you.

Citizens of Singapore,

good evening.

I've been working for the government for many years.

But now, I've joined the opposition.

- Why? - Why?

A hawker inspector!

CMI GATHERING

Please sit.

I didn't expect your mom

to have already passed away.

I looked for all of you,

but the old village was no longer there.

Ah Long.

Where have I seen you before?

At Bras Basah, right?

Ah Long, I would like to ask you.

A long time ago, weren't you a gangster?

Have some respect.

- I'm just asking. - It's okay.

See?

Then you became a police inspector.

Then you watched a local xinyao concert.

Then…

I'm confused already.

How did it turn out like this?

Confused? Can't a police inspector watch a xinyao concert?

- I'm just asking. - It's okay.

I'm not afraid that others know I'm an ex-gangster.

After I returned from working on ships,

the police force needed people like me

who understand secret societies to arrest gangsters.

So I became a police inspector.

Then why did you go and watch a xinyao concert?

That's my job.

- What has it got to do with you? - Ma'am.

- Aunt. - Aunt.

- Aunt. - Ah Feng?

Ah Long?

Sit, don't stand on ceremony.

It has been a long time.

This is my youngest son, Heng.

Greet your elders.

Ah Long.

Good boy.

They're all grown up.

Yes.

About Ah Kun forming an opposition party,

I'm really shocked.

- Us too. - We're all shocked.

- Yes. - All of us too.

I think you should all urge him.

Don't start spouting falsehoods publicly.

Especially at rallies.

There are people watching.

We all understand.

But who dares to tell him?

If we tell him, we'll get scolded.

You know his temperament.

If Dad was still around,

maybe he would listen to him.

But now that Dad is gone,

he's the eldest.

Out of the blue, my family has two opposition members.

One is her dad, one is my brother.

Even striking lottery is easier.

I'm still on duty. I'll make a move.

Okay. Feel free to come again.

You also joined Ah Kun's opposition party?

No.

I'm his opposition party.

I oppose him from joining any party.

He has a very good girlfriend now.

He has matured already.

Say that.

I'm matured.

And? Say it.

I'm not an elite.

I'm just a normal citizen.

- I only want to earn money. - That's right.

You and your mom are very alike.

Mom.

Naughty boy.

Later, I'll speak first, then it's your turn.

Chairman, the crowd is coming in.

Quick.

You cover me for a minute.

Don't let the crowd disperse, quick.

I don't know how to.

Just help me. I have some matters to discuss with them.

Do whatever you want. Just for three minutes.

Quick.

Go.

You can do it, quick.

CMI GATHERING

Your white shirt and pants Are the most unforgettable

Wanting to know you

-And say hello -A round of applause for Ah Hui.

Are you crazy? We're in a black outfit!

You sang about white shirts and pants?

Are you a traitor? Sit down!

I know you like to hear my speeches

on areas the government doesn't do well in, right?

- Yes! - Yes!

The government can't understand,

but we CMI saw a problem.

That is disallowing dialects.

By disallowing dialects, it's like killing our heritage.

How can you kill our heritage?

Because that's our future generation's heritage.

You can't kill our future generation's heritage.

The government doesn't have the right to kill our heritage.

Because that's our heritage,

not theirs, right?

- Yes! - Yes!

Please vote for us, CMI.

- Okay! - Okay?

Look at those CMI people who are wearing black.

At first, no one watched their rallies.

But the crowd is getting bigger now.

That's because they're funny.

Whether that's true or not, they'll say it.

They're not afraid.

If candidates of this caliber enter into the parliament,

they'll be the Action Party.

- For real? - Comedy Action Party.

What the heck?

If they really win,

Hua Liang and Zhao Jin would be Prime Ministers.

They're still the funniest.

- That's right. - Let me tell you.

We need to choose a government

that knows how to work,

not just act it out.

- Understand? - Right.

Here's the bet payment.

This is strange.

Why are the opposition party candidates

often these sorts of people?

I heard

their highest education level is only secondary four.

One of them didn’t even finish primary six.

Those not well-educated can also run for election?

Isn't this just too reckless?

That's why it's best

not to have too many opposition parties.

More parties will only sow discord.

Just like the other country's parliament.

They're not having a debate.

They're fighting inside.

- Just like a martial arts film. - Is that true?

You have to wait many years

for a bill to become law

and sometimes it's not even passed.

See? How can a country move forward?

How can it be developed?

Mr. Chen is right.

Think about it.

What types of houses did the people have before?

Wooden village houses.

Now, we're staying in HDB.

No flood, no fire disaster.

There's water and electricity.

There are many foreign companies starting businesses in Singapore.

We have money to earn and have jobs.

And the best thing is

MRT trains are right in front of our houses.

There's air-conditioning and no traffic jam.

There are no tires on the train, so no risk of a flat tire.

So enough nit-picking.

It's good enough.

But our government

wants to do everything.

If they don't do the gambling business,

but instead let us do it,

I'll ask all my buddies to all support them.

They'll be peerless.

Dream on.

Fat lady,

if a constituent is really won by an opposition party,

how different will it be?

If you live in the opposition party's constituent,

the originally planned MRT that is in your constituent

will now make a detour

to go in another direction

so as to miss your constituent.

- Is it true? - Is it true?

Are they really that petty?

I don't think so.

But if they lose by too much,

then it's hard to say.

Is it true?

No matter what we say,

if we vote for the opposition party, we have to be cautious.

Tonight at Eunos,

there will be a rally.

Many people will go.

- That candidate will be there? - Yes.

Sorry, I don't have time.

- I'm not interested. - Let's go.

Which constituent are you in?

I'm from Neo Chu Kang.

Yio Chu Kang?

No, it's beside Yio Chu Kang,

Neo Chu Kang.

Which opposition party is the candidate from?

He is an independent runner.

Neo Yah Kuay.

Independent runner?

Don't waste your time.

This is what we are campaigning.

Just report what we have said.

- Let's take a photo. - Take a picture, come.

One, two…

Thank you.

Please give us a bigger column.

Headlines would be the best.

- All right. - Okay, thank you.

- Bye. - Thank you.

Hello, Liu Shun Zhong.

The Challenge Party can't run for election?

So you're free to come to the coffee shop?

Today, I have a "die father" important matter to tell you.

"Die father"?

It means "very."

Goodness. What kind of English is this?

You had better speak Mandarin.

This is my way of speaking English.

Chiminology.

What do you want?

This is your first time in politics.

You need someone "die father" experienced to help you.

What does that mean?

On my birthday, there will be no party.

My wife will just cook vermicelli with two red eggs for me.

Where is the party?

What party?

Ah Kun,

he is saying he wants to join us.

For real? You want to join us?

What goes around comes around.

You mean, we'll all help you?

Not you helping me.

Instead, I'm helping you, and you,

and you.

Sounds very familiar.

Tell me.

Why must I accept your help?

Copycat.

My English is brilliant in comparison.

Okay, because I'm "die father" experienced in running for elections.

Okay, you're very experienced.

How many times have you won?

You're so daring to say it out?

You haven't won before

and you still want to join us?

You want to be what?

- Con what? - I don't know.

I cannot take it.

You are "die father" lucky that you know me.

An election is not won in just one try.

It's like you're placing bets.

You need to keep on trying, then you can win.

I lost my election.

I have also learned.

I lost again.

I have learned again.

Then why have you forgotten to bring your IC?

If you've got all the experience, why?

I've also learned from this mistake.

Next time, my IC will not be given to my wife

to collect free gifts.

Do you know what the gifts are?

Stupid and idiotic.

How absurd.

To be honest,

you have lost every election.

Aren't you frustrated?

I'm "coco." I won't die.

- What is "coco"? - Cockroach.

What?

I know. Cockroach.

Just say "cockroach."

What "coco"?

This is my way of speaking English.

As the Chinese saying goes, "Losing is the mother of winning."

What?

- I know this. - What?

Losing is like the mother.

Winning is like the son.

You mean, "Failure is the mother of success"?

Yes.

Why make a simple sentence so complicated?

Let me tell you now.

We will not accept you into our party.

Because our party members are not highly educated.

The highest level is only secondary four.

This is the criteria for us to accept them.

Okay.

- I'm officially informing you... - Chairman.

In the future, we might form a government.

We must speak with certain formalities.

- Then? - Follow this.

"Chairman Liu Shun Zhong."

This is very formal.

Yes.

I wrote this.

Good practice.

In a very official manner.

Good, keep it well.

Not like this.

I'm telling you.

In Singapore, without a degree,

you can't win.

You don't know Singaporeans.

I don't know?

I'm riding a wave.

I don't know?

CMI FULLY GEARED UP

CMI is on a wave.

Fantastic.

Dear, my friend told me

you're scolding the government publicly and getting more aggressive.

Don't be like this.

You have to think about our family.

This is men's affairs, stay out of it.

See what the papers wrote about us?

We're fully geared up.

The government is now starting to be afraid of me.

You don't know.

- Dad. - Shut up, get lost.

I don't want to talk to you. Don't be a busybody.

I'm here to remind you as your son.

There are certain things your friends told you

and you didn't verify them.

Yet you hastily speak in public.

Those audiences too are entertained by it.

They keep applauding

and lifting you up like a national hero.

But Dad,

after the election,

those that applauded will be gone.

You'll be the only one left.

The government will use one offense after another

to come after you.

If you have evidence, you can be assured.

What if you don't?

They will sue you.

They have the best elites and the best lawyers

to come against you.

But Dad,

you're just one person.

There's still Osman and Shamugam.

Did you hear that?

Mom, they will always arrest the leader.

Dad is the leader.

Is that so?

This is politics.

I'm not afraid. So?

Dear.

Heng is awarded the scholarship to study,

yet you're opposing the government

and even formed an opposition party.

Are you trying to ruin Heng's future?

He's afraid that I'll ruin his future.

That's why he's stopping me from speaking the truth.

I've supported your studies for so many years,

yet you are doing this for yourself?

If I had known,

I would have sent you back home with your mom

and wouldn't even care about you.

That's better than you angering me now.

Dad.

Let me tell you honestly.

You don't have

what it takes to be an opposition party.

What did you say?

Say it again, what did you say?

Say it again!

Knowing how to scold the government

doesn't mean you can be an opposition party.

Because the things you said

can't be shown on public television.

That's why it's newsworthy.

Those that come to hear you

are not there to support you.

They're there to laugh at you.

You are

just their joke.

Do you know what they want to see the most?

They want to see

what kind of consequences my dad will face

after scolding the government.

What are you crying for?

I'm not dead. What are you crying for?

I've raised you for so many years.

You're the one who looks down on me the most.

You say I'm a joke?

You're a scholarship award lackey.

Don't stay at my house and shed fake tears in front of me.

Get out!

Go!

Get lost!

Okay, go back to camp.

- You're too much! - You shut up!

- Good morning, Mr. Tan. - Morning.

Su Ting.

Why did you bring this to the community center?

It's very sensitive.

When I got off the bus,

my uncle's supporters shoved them to me.

I felt bad, so I just took it.

Throw them away.

- Do you have tissues? - No. What should we do?

Whatever.

He won't win anyway.

This is too much.

Why are you so distracted?

Am I?

Are you affected by your uncle?

I'm frustrated.

I don't know who to vote for.

Ming Hui, you tell me.

We're from the same constituency. Who will you vote for?

It's not convenient to discuss it here.

Just tell me.

I can take it as a reference.

I won't tell anyone.

Let me tell you.

Recently, I found out

there's a stall nearby that sells delicious noodles.

I'll bring you there.

Don't change the topic.

We'll go after talking about this.

We're civil servants.

When casting your votes, you have to be very careful.

Why?

Let me ask you.

If you're now working at a wanton noodle stall,

but you say that the next stall tastes better,

how would your boss feel?

It's definitely not good.

You're right.

Even if they don't fire me,

they won't increase my salary

even if I keep working.

Let me tell you. I heard this.

I really only heard this.

After the election,

some civil servants…

I really only heard this.

I know. You've already said it three times.

They didn't think clearly during voting.

For the next few years,

no matter how good they were,

they didn't get any promotion or pay increments.

Why?

Everyone also asks why,

but no one knows why.

Let me ask you.

Did your boss hint to you

not to vote for the opposition party?

No, they didn't say or hint

that you can't vote for the opposition party.

So we can vote for the opposition party?

They didn't say that either.

So can we vote for them or not?

What do you think?

I remember it was shown on television once.

Your vote is a secret.

That means

no matter who we vote for, no one will know.

Yes, it's a secret.

It's not a secret.

I remember before casting your vote,

during registration,

there's a group of numbers.

Numbers.

That means

they'll know whoever we vote for.

- Smart. - The reason for the number

is transparent.

Because they want to know

who's present for the voting.

This is a smart move.

We're really speechless.

And let me remind you.

Our conversation

was only about where the best wanton noodle is.

Ming Hui.

Where did you say has the best wanton noodle?

We'll go eat it later.

Sir, hello.

We're from CMI.

Do vote for us.

Wishing you a prosperous business and good health.

What is this?

Our supporters did a videotape for us.

First time out here and we've got a videotape.

This time, we'll win for sure.

Show it to people, then we'll have more supporters.

Ah Kun.

You sure you didn't do the videotape yourself?

You have to trust me.

I didn't do it.

Ah Kun.

Don't fool around.

Don't drag all of us into committing a crime.

Hawker Inspector, you have to trust me.

Don't cross the line.

All of us will be penalized.

It's not me.

Let's go.

Chairman, they're wearing wreaths.

We must wear it too.

We must also put on a wreath like them.

These flowers are meant for the dead.

You should buy orchids, those in purple.

I know, but they're all sold out.

Let's go.

Chairman.

Reporters.

- Come. - Reporters.

Chairman. Elderly.

Ma'am. Come.

Be careful, ma'am.

- Walk slowly. - I still have things to buy.

Be careful of the drains.

Slowly walk back home.

Be careful when crossing the road. There are a lot of cars.

Chairman.

Your baby is so cute.

Can I carry him?

See.

- So cute. - Cute.

See, the children in our constituency are all talented.

We know that by looking at their parents.

They'll become ministers in the future.

Here you go.

Let's go.

Guo Rong?

It's Ah Kun!

- The fourth uncle's eldest son? - Yes!

Ah Kun, my wife.

Are you still selling chickens at the market?

- No... - Do you remember?

The one selling chicken at the market.

Hawker Inspector!

My secondary school classmate.

I've told you before.

We are Chinese educated.

There are not many alternatives.

Vote for your classmate.

After he enters the parliament,

he'll make the government change Singapore.

- I have changed too... - Right.

A new era needs a new way of doing things.

Look at these eggs.

They have repackaged.

Quality assured and freshness guaranteed.

If you don't improve,

just like this type of old grocery store,

you'll be eliminated sooner or later.

- I'm actually... - I know.

Your English is not good.

So you can only do low-level jobs, right?

Let me tell you.

Though we are Chinese educated,

we must not let them look down on us.

We must change Singapore.

Change it.

Yes.

This government

changes the law as they like.

A long time ago, they say they would stop at two.

But some of my friends continue at two and a half.

When these people have more babies,

they'll deliberately make it more troublesome for them.

They increase the school fees.

No more tax rebates.

They punish these people

until they don't have enough money.

And some poor people,

poor men,

even have to do a vasectomy.

The Chinese say, "No choice."

Malays say, "What else can be done?"

Indians say, "What to do?"

And then suddenly,

this government changes the law as they like again.

What do they mean?

I already did a vasectomy.

How to undo it?

They think we can do and undo as we like?

What do they think we are? Ketupat?

Thank you very much!

My comrade, Osman, is absolutely right.

This proves an issue.

That is our government is not farsighted.

When they introduced this law in the past,

they didn't expect by asking people not to give birth,

everyone really stopped giving birth.

They didn't think everyone would be so obedient.

Great. Now see what happens.

- Heng is here too. - Now our population isn't enough.

They're afraid.

They ask us to give birth again.

We wanted to have more children when we were young,

but you told us not to give birth.

Now they ask us to give birth when we're old.

For us,

our engines have deteriorated.

We have more stamina.

How to give birth?

This kind of government,

can we still believe in them?

- No. - No.

Can we?

- No. - No.

- Isn't that right? - Right.

At the same time,

I also want them to forbid mocking Chinese students

as Chinese Helicopter.

Because we foresee

that Mandarin will become more and more important.

I can use my head to guarantee you.

I can tell you that Mandarin

will dominate the world in the future.

Do you believe me?

- Yes. - Yes.

Do you believe in CMI?

- Yes. - Yes.

Will you vote for CMI?

- Yes. - Yes.

Brat. Which gang are you from?

"Why endure it?"

Go to hell!

Brat. Do you remember who I am?

I've been looking for you for many years.

I've become like this

all because of you.

Today, I want him to be disfigured!

- Go after him! - You're mad!

Mei Ping, help me film.

I'll find you later.

- Go! - Go!

Don't run!

You can really run.

Nowhere to run now, right?

We can talk it out.

Talk it out?

You smashed my head.

I've been looking for you for so long!

I depend on my face for a living!

If I don't disfigure you today, I'm not a man!

Huat.

Three men against one.

What kind of man are you?

Are you not happy?

Yes.

Looking for trouble?

- Yes. - Which gang are you from?

Come.

Come on.

- Come! - You brat!

Kneel down!

You like that I criticize the government, right?

- Yes! - Yes!

THE RIVER OF FRIENDSHIP SLOWLY FLOWS

AND FLOWS INTO OUR HEARTS

JUST LIKE CHEERING FOR YOU

AT THE SIDE OF THE FIELD

I CARRY YOU WHEN YOU ARE HURT

THE METEOR SHOWERS APPEAR AT NIGHT

I IMAGINE HIS PATH

THE EVENING BREEZE LISTENED

TO OUR INNUMERABLE DREAMS

YEAR 1988, GENERAL ELECTION DAY

GIMWANG CONSTITUENCY, PAP, CMI

A SPEECHLESS ENDING

A SPEECHLESS ENDING

A SPEECHLESS ENDING

I think there's a mistake somewhere.

Ask them to recount it again.

It's impossible that we have so few votes.

- Yes. - Our party is an iron triangle.

Ask them to recount.

Osman, Ah Kun.

If that's the case,

- what are our total votes? - Total votes?

- What does it mean? - What does it mean?

It means

all our deposit

- is confiscated. - Finished?

I HAVE TOLD YOU

THIS IS A SPEECHLESS ENDING

THAT FADES AS TIME PASSES

Impossible.

At our rallies, so many people came to see us talk.

- In the end, so few voted for us. - Yes.

Our supporters screamed, clapped, and shouted for us.

How can they betray us?

This is like ordering nasi lemak from my shop,

but they never come and collect it.

Chiam See Tong?

We endure it for the time being.

We'll be back five years later.

Not that.

Chiam See Tong won the Potong Pasir district.

They can win but we can't?

We have so many supporters.

Where are our supporters?

You see. We still have our supporters.

These are real supporters.

I think this group is really sincere.

Let's support them.

We'll support them back.

- Cannot make it! - Cannot make it!

- Cannot make it! - Cannot make it!

- Cannot make it! - Cannot make it!

WHEN IT'S TIME TO BREAK UP

THEN BREAK UP

PLEASE DON'T SAY IT'S HARD TO FORGET

JUST LET THE MEMORIES FADE

AS THE WIND BLOWS

MAYBE I WILL FORGET

MAYBE I WILL MISS YOU MORE

MAYBE THERE'S NO MAYBE

Lim Ah Kun.

Liu Shun Zhong?

You all go first.

Lim Ah Kun.

Yesterday night, I watched the broadcast.

Your CMI votes

were the first to finish counting.

Your votes are not many.

Listen, I'm not in a good mood.

Don't agitate me.

I told you.

Non-university graduates can't win.

Come, I'll show you.

Look at these people.

This is a university graduate.

This is also a university graduate.

This is even better.

A graduate from an overseas university.

Come, let's see yours.

Secondary four.

This one? Secondary two.

Even a Chinese Helicopter.

This? Primary five.

And he didn’t even pass!

How to compare?

Your CMI candidates

can forget about it.

Hello? What did you think?

Low education voters will support low education candidates?

You must be out of your mind.

You're no better.

You completed university but ended up being a contractor.

Hello, I became a contractor

because I understand the truth of life.

What truth of life?

Listen to me.

Becoming an MP or minister

is no use.

No use?

You mean, no benefits?

Your English is all over the place.

Why say so?

In Singapore, if you are an MP or minister,

you cannot take bribes.

You cannot have mistresses.

You cannot go to erotic bars.

You cannot go to Pattaya Garden.

It's Papaya Garden, not Pattaya Garden.

It's the same.

In Singapore,

if the government does a good job,

no one applauds.

If you commit a small mistake,

a lot of people will scold you

and you cannot rebuke them.

Do you know what you can do?

Don't let people see you.

Then you just have to endure it.

Then you hit your head

on the wall.

Is it that serious?

Brother, don't waste your time.

Make money first.

To be in politics in Singapore,

there's no good in it.

- It doesn't pay off? - Yes.

If your house needs renovation, call me.

I'm busy.

Sir, one black coffee and two toasts.

Not too sweet.

Here's the reality.

Your coffee.

- How much? - No need. My treat.

- No, you run a business. - No.

It's the last cup already.

What do you mean?

I will stop operating in the next two weeks.

Why? Did you strike the lottery?

Something like that.

Let me tell you.

My shop is bought over by a big corporation.

Big corporation? What do they want it for?

To run a mini-mart.

You're going to be rich.

It's okay. Please eat.

The boss is here.

Hi, sir.

- Hi. - Ma'am.

Guo Rong?

He's the big corporation boss?

- Yes. - We came from the same village.

Old neighbor.

- Let's sit and talk, don't stand. - Sit.

What do you want to drink?

No need, I'm leaving soon.

Then please go ahead. I'll get busy.

You used to sell chickens at a roadside stall.

Now, you're the boss of a mini-mart. So successful.

After we moved into HDB, we stopped selling chickens

and started a small provision shop.

We modernized it into a mini-mart.

Now, we're doing franchises.

You're also Chinese educated like me.

You can become a boss?

Who says Chinese educated people can't be successful?

We Chinese educated people are hard to be defeated.

Most importantly, it still depends on your attitude towards life.

Look.

You're also hard to defeat.

He's in politics.

I salute you.

Let me advise you as an old neighbor.

To be in politics in Singapore,

you can't earn money.

You can't take bribes.

Everything has to be by law.

This is a good time for doing business.

Earning money is the most important thing.

You're a smart person.

You'll definitely earn if you do business.

Think about it.

Do you have a name card?

- Here. - No.

Our name cards are all distributed.

Hurry, the contractor is very busy.

- Sorry. - Let's meet again.

- Sir, come here for a while. - Coming.

3 HOURS LATER

What are you doing?

I'm afraid people will recognize me.

How would people not recognize you?

What's wrong?

My friend told me

the police are beginning to arrest people.

Really?

There's a saying in old films.

"Settle scores after at an opportune moment."

Before your passport

is terminated,

just escape as far as you can.

Understand?

Where are you escaping to?

Johor.

Until next time.

Take care.

Your tissue.

Also, you haven't changed your pants.

Everyone will recognize you.

I'll go home and change.

Bye. Until next time.

- Uncle. - Uncle.

Close the door and pull down the curtain.

I asked all of you here today

to make an important announcement.

Dear, don't scare me.

After the election, I've received news

that the government is starting to arrest people like us.

I've told you before.

Yes, Uncle.

You were making all sorts of claims at your rallies.

What I said are all facts.

I did it to save all Singaporeans.

Uncle, what do you plan to do?

If need be, I'll flee.

Someone advised me to pretend to be sick,

flee overseas to receive treatment, and not return.

They said many oppositions in other countries

did this when they lost.

So in the future,

my life will be different from all of you.

Today should be my last time talking to you.

I have written

an affidavit to sever ties with all of you.

Sign it.

If the government comes for you, you can show them this.

This won't be valid unless we hire a lawyer.

Black and white on paper

is what the government likes.

Just sign it.

Don't talk too much.

Who's that?

So many people?

Quickly, close the door.

Didn't you flee to Johor already?

Yes.

Let me tell you.

I thought about you when I was at customs.

We are brothers.

How could I possibly leave you alone?

So I came back.

Tell me the truth.

Why did you come back?

Damn it, my passport expired.

Then you should go home. Why come to my house?

I'm afraid of getting caught.

If my neighbors were to see it, it'd be very embarrassing.

Do you know that?

- Now what? - I have a friend

who keeps telling me to go to Johor.

Now is the right time.

Both of us can go together.

Your passport expired. How will you go?

Yes.

There's always a way.

Let me tell you.

That friend of mine has a motorboat.

We'll reach Johor in two minutes.

Two minutes?

What place is that?

He gave me the address.

Let me show you.

Where?

Come, read this.

How can I read it? I don't understand.

"Tanjong Ali.

Mohamad Wasla.

Basiah. Zara Sofia.

Kampong Ulu, Tongkat Ali."

There's a village in Tongkat Ali?

I don't know.

Just by the sound of the name, it must be very remote.

You go by yourself.

I don't want to go.

You're not going?

Sit.

Crap.

Huat.

Is there still Regulations 55?

No more.

- No more? - It's now the Internal Security Act.

Internal Security Act?

They just changed the name, but it's the same.

There's something I must tell all of you.

I might not have the chance anymore.

Especially you, Ah Feng.

In the spare tire at my taxi boot,

I have a secret stash of 1,869.90 dollars.

Don't ask. I'm going to be arrested soon.

After I leave, take the money and give everyone a share.

Even 100 dollars is good enough.

You still owe me 38 dollars.

You still remember?

You borrowed 38 dollars from me

to make this 38-inch bell-bottoms.

Do you think I've forgotten?

The bell-bottoms is here.

I'll burn the 38 dollars for you next time.

People inside, listen up.

You've been surrounded.

Raise your hands and surrender now!

This…

Uncle.

There are a lot of policemen outside.

Some even have guns.

- Really? - Then…

All these years,

I didn't treat you well.

Before being arrested, I want to say sorry to all of you.

Don't say that.

They can arrest me.

But there will be thousands of others like me.

Everyone.

Goodbye for now.

- Dad. - Uncle.

Who will not face death?

- But to leave a shining heart… - Dad.

Keep quiet.

We're arresting robbers. They have dangerous weapons.

Don't come out.

Our neighbors are robbers?

Why do we not know?

You said they were here to arrest me.

Hold it!

- They've caught them. - Don't move.

Let's take a look.

- Quick, go. - Move.

- They've caught them. - Move!

Go!

I knew they wouldn't arrest me.

I said facts. Where can they find evidence to arrest me?

Do they think I'm like that fellow?

Our level and their level are not the same.

I think the government couldn't be bothered to arrest us.

My influence is too great.

If they arrest me, the whole Singapore will riot.

- Go, let's go in. - Come.

Look. You only came now?

They've already been arrested.

Was there a traffic jam or no parking space?

Mr. Lim Ah Kun.

It's English. They must be sent by the government.

Can you please translate it into Mandarin?

Mr. Lim Ah Kun.

You used videotapes

to campaign for election,

thereby violating the Electoral and Censorship Act.

Please follow us back for investigation.

I know about this issue.

But I didn't have a choice.

My supporters filmed it and showed it to others.

I didn't have a choice.

- Ignore him, let's go in. - Come in.

- Come. - Mr. Lim.

Mr. Lim.

- Mr. Lim. - Don't keep calling me Mr. Lim.

You must be fair.

Others filmed me and distributed it, but you came for me.

If I filmed other political parties and distributed it,

would you also arrest them?

Mr. Lim.

Just follow us back for an investigation to find out if you're right.

I know. I'm the opposition party.

I lost, so the government asked you to arrest me.

Old films call this,

"settle scores later at an opportune moment."

Mr. Lim, don't waste time.

Follow us back for investigation.

Show me the evidence if you want me to follow you.

Wait!

Officer, this matter doesn't concern my dad.

All the videos

were filmed by me. I did it.

It has nothing to do with them.

It's none of their business.

I'll follow you back.

Heng, don't spout nonsense.

If you say that, your future will be gone!

You can eat indiscriminately, but you can't drivel.

Don't learn from others and be a hero.

You don't have evidence.

- I won't follow you back. - Mr. Lim.

- Show me your evidence. - Officer.

- Heng, what are you doing? - These tapes are the evidence.

Heng, what are you doing?

Let's go.

Officer, these tapes were all done by me.

- I'll follow you back. - I'm also part of this.

- It's me. - Huat, don't spout nonsense.

When did you do this? Why do I not know?

Uncle, you…

Officer, arrest me. Don't arrest my brother.

- I beg you. - Su Ting!

- It was me! - I did it!

Enough!

Who actually did it?

- Me! - Me!

Mr. Lim.

Family business?

You guys are so united.

Take them all back.

Take them all back. Go.

Wait.

I did this alone.

Just arrest me.

If you left with me earlier, everything would be fine.

Now that everyone admitted it,

all of you must be taken back.

- Go. - Does your car have enough seats?

Get a bus.

Go.

Go.

And you? Are you a part of this?

I stay upstairs.

No, I stay downstairs.

No, I'm here to borrow some soy sauce.

I was frying…

I'll go with you.

I didn't expect this matter

to bring Uncle and our family

together once again.

Because of this incident,

Uncle finally understood

that the arguments with Heng all this time

were not because he's unfilial.

Actually, Heng has been very concerned about Uncle,

but he didn't tell anyone.

At the most critical moment,

he even willingly sacrificed his future

and shouldered Uncle's deeds.

Not only Uncle was touched,

we were also touched.

It made us realize

that unseen kinship

can create miracles

that surpass our imagination.

Although Uncle's election has failed,

they have won back the father and son relationship.

So it's not an entire loss.

Not long after, Uncle admitted to his wrongdoings in court.

The government prosecuted only him and gave him a fine.

The rest of us were only given warnings.

We didn't need to go through any backdoors.

This is Singapore's judicial system.

As the country prospered

and technologies became more advanced,

everyone's life underwent a huge change.

Hello, who paged?

Becoming one of Asia's four dragons

was definitely not by chance.

Singapore was stepping into the 90s.

As long as you are not lazy, abide by the law,

and put your heart at work,

you will gradually gain returns.

Although Singapore has become an English dominated society,

this is also the reason why we have a harmonious multiracial society

and an advantage in bridging internationally.

For those who had been complaining

wasted their time complaining

and had no time to do other things.

The 1990s is a decade full of opportunities.

Once we miss the opportunity, it will never come by again.

I remember back then, many foreigners told us

they envied us Singaporeans.

Do you still remember what your response was to them?

Su Ting, will Su Qin's boyfriend come today?

Hopefully, this boyfriend is not like the previous one.

Hopefully,

my chopper doesn't have to be taken out.

- Su Ting. - They're here.

Hello.

My boyfriend, Yao Dong.

Hi, everyone.

You're that "leaving a shining heart in history."

Keep quiet.

You're that officer who asked my uncle to keep quiet.

Yes.

About the previous incident, I'm really sorry.

Thank you.

Sir.

The nurse is very pretty.

Shut up.

This is for all of you.

Don't stand on ceremony. Have a seat.

- Sit. - Quick.

Next time, our family will have a policeman.

Take the dishes out.

I've cooked a lot of dishes today.

- Eat more. - Okay.

Su Ting.

Your chopper is useless now.

He has a gun.

Okay, busybody.

Sit down.

Eat.

Su Ting.

- Uncle. - Uncle.

So many people? A gathering?

Why is there a policeman?

No, he's my boyfriend.

That's good.

- Boyfriend? - Hi.

Heng is going abroad for studies today.

He's here to say goodbye.

Everyone.

When I'm abroad,

please help me take care of my parents.

Everyone is a family. We will.

Wishing you successful studies.

Make the country proud.

Heng.

You're lucky all this while.

You're the only one in our family to go abroad for studies.

You're also the only elite.

Our respect

depends on you.

And I wish your business gets bigger.

It's almost time for me. Bye.

- Bye. - Bye.

- We're leaving now. - Bye.

Why is there another policeman?

Are you afraid of policemen?

Let me tell you. My son is now an elite.

He's going to the UK for studies.

After he graduates, he might be your superior.

Afraid of you?

Let's go.

- Where are the rest? - They're waiting at the airport.

What a coincidence.

Why are you here?

Sir.

Ah Long.

He's my boyfriend.

Boyfriend?

You didn't tell me you had a girlfriend.

Sir, you understand.

Some missions are top secret.

I'll forgive you this time.

Treat her well. They're just like my family.

I definitely will.

- Ah Long, please sit. - Come.

Let's eat.

Sit.

This world is so small.

Let's eat.

- Hello. - Ming Hui.

- Su Ting, Ming Hui is here. - Ming Hui.

- Ming Hui. - Hi, everyone.

Sit here.

Hello, everyone.

Boyfriend?

No, we are just colleagues.

- Colleagues? - Yes.

I want to ask all of you.

How do you feel about the HDB?

Which area is better?

Pasir Ris? Bedok? Tampines?

Why? You want to run for election too?

No.

I would like to apply for a house.

You're single. Can you apply for a house?

I can't.

- I want to borrow… - Borrow money?

No, borrow your name.

See, two names are needed to apply for a house.

How can you apply with my name?

Su Ting, he's proposing to you.

Yes.

Propose?

You need two names for a house.

He wants to start a family with you.

There are so many people. You're so annoying!

Can I?

I don't know.

Why don't you choose Tampines?

- Tampines is good. - Tampines is good.

I prefer Pasir Ris.

She agreed!

You're so annoying. There are so many people.

She agreed!

I HAVE NOTHING BUT A BREEZE IN THE SLEEVES

BUT BEING CAREFREE IS THE BIGGEST FREEDOM

HAVING THREE MEALS IS GOOD ENOUGH

I AM OPTIMISTIC AND I RARELY WORRY

DON'T LAUGH AT THOSE WHO LIKE THE NEW

AND DESPISES THE OLD

LOVE IS LIKE A MIRAGE

ASKING HEAVEN TO BESTOW A FEW PARTNERS

THERE IS BOUND TO HAVE JOY AND SORROW

DRINK A FEW GLASSES OF ICED BEER

SING A SONG WITH GUSTO

NEEDLESS TO FEEL GUILT

AND REGRET OVER LOVE

IT WILL ONLY MAKE YOU FEEL FRUSTRATED

I SUSPECT THE UNIVERSE

HAS A FORCE THAT RULES THE EARTH

SHOULD YOU UNDERSTAND AND SEE THROUGH IT

SUCCESS OR FAILURE, DON'T BE HAMPERED TO IT

PAP DISCUSSES THE FEELINGS OF THE CHINESE EDUCATED

HUGE UPGRADE OF OLD HDB FLATS

DRINK A FEW GLASSES OF ICED BEER

SING A SONG WITH GUSTO

NEEDLESS TO FEEL GUILT

AND REGRET OVER LOVE

IT WILL ONLY MAKE YOU FEEL FRUSTRATED

I SUSPECT THE UNIVERSE

HAS A FORCE THAT RULES THE EARTH

SHOULD YOU UNDERSTAND AND SEE THROUGH IT

SUCCESS OR FAILURE, DON'T BE HAMPERED TO IT

EVERYONE SHOULD UNDERSTAND

AND SEE THROUGH IT

SUCCESS OR FAILURE, DON'T BE HAMPERED TO IT

Sir.

Mr. Law Bai Lor.

Hello.

Do you remember me? I'm your student.

It's you.

Aren't you the one

who was the champion three times in the Maths competition?

- No. - No?

Right.

You're the one who got the Prime Minister's Book Award.

Not that either.

Sir, please go ahead.

Right, I remember now.

You're the badminton champion…

Sir, you got it all wrong.

Actually, I'm the one who you said would embarrass the school.

Then you expelled me.

I'm Phua Shun Fa.

Is it?

- Please. - Why do I not recall?

Looks like I'm getting older.

This is a part of growing up.

Learn to stand up when you fall.

Aren't you standing up now?

So? Are you now heading to Shanghai

to look for an opportunity?

Actually, in Shanghai...

Now, China has opened up.

People who are bilingual like you

will have good prospects there.

Actually, I...

Sir, please.

- Come, this way. - Thank you.

My seat is in front.

Sir, thank you.

All the best.