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YOU TURNED YOUR YOUTHFUL FACE AND SAID "GOODBYE, MY DEAR"

LAO LANG AND YE PEI, "REGRETLESS YOUTH"

Today is June 7, 2003.

There are six sites for the college entrance exams in our city,

including Ningyuan and Chaoyang.

A lot of people were buying fried dough sticks. I had to line up.

Here you go.

Hot fried dough sticks.

Cancan.

Here's your fried egg.

-Here. -There are two yolks!

One dough stick, two eggs.

My girl will definitely get 100 marks on her test today.

Dad, you're so old-school.

Now, the perfect score for Chinese is 150 marks.

You'd fail with 100 marks.

Your dad knows nothing.

Don't listen to him.

Young lady, your mom and I will go to the exam venue with you.

I see a lot of parents waiting outside

when their kids are taking the exams.

Your mom asked for leave from work for this.

You don't have to go. It's just an exam.

With you waiting for me outside,

I'd feel really nervous.

That's right.

Our girl has great mental stamina.

I'll cook for you at home.

And be your support team.

Okay.

Eat some more.

Who would do such a thing?

It's okay.

Maybe I'll get lucky today on the test.

Let me emphasize this again.

Fill in the answer sheet once you're done with the multiple choice section.

Then, answer the next section.

Second, if you find that you're running out of time,

-what do you do? -Start writing your essay.

That's right. Write your essay.

Don't forget this.

Come closer. I have some more reminders.

Just to be sure.

Hey.

Don't mix up topic essays and argumentative essays again.

Got it.

Also, remember to review the key points for all the poems

before you go in.

Stop nagging.

So ungrateful.

Come on.

WALK INTO EXAM VENUE WITH EASE, GO HOME WITH VICTORY

BE CONFIDENT AND DO YOUR BEST! I'LL GET THE HIGHEST SCORES!

BLESS THOSE WHO WORK HARD, HARD WORK WILL ALWAYS PAYS OFF

EXAM ADMISSION TICKET NAME: SU CANCAN

COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAM MATH ANSWER SHEET

BELIEVE IN TRUTH AND ALWAYS BE VIRTUOUS

I've seen this year's essay topic on one of the simulation tests.

-Really? -Yes.

But,

nobody writes the essays when you do the simulation tests.

I just looked through the example essay

and forgot about it.

That's okay.

This year's argumentative essay was quite easy.

As long as you stick to the topic,

you can get around 45 points.

Remember that guy who mixed up topic essays and argumentative essays?

The guy who got the lowest score in our class,

did you do it again this time?

Who would make the same mistake twice?

You never know.

Whose side are you on?

Cancan, you're in a good mood today.

That's because I solved the main math problem today!

The main math problem for the science track is usually quite difficult.

But we got lucky.

-Don't you think so? -Yes.

The last math question on the exam today

-showed up on one of the-- -Hey.

Why are we talking about the exams today?

It will affect our performance tomorrow.

Lan Tianye.

Are you the only one who didn't solve it?

I thought math was your best subject.

Do you want to get punched?

We'll be free tomorrow!

Su Cancan didn't do well in the third simulation exam.

I'm worried she might get nervous talking about this.

I'm sorry.

I have to memorize English essays tonight.

The National College Entrance Exams

are officially over.

LOVE LETTER TO LIN JIAZE FROM SU CANCAN

TO LIN JIAZE

-Cancan. -Yes.

Look who's here.

Meili!

Have fun.

-Here you go. -Thank you, Mr. Su.

-You can continue with your work. -Okay.

The exams are over.

Why didn't you come to see me?

What's that?

Is it a love letter?

Why do you ask if you already know?

Let me read it.

No, you can't.

Fine. Don't let me read it.

When are you going to give it to him?

Tomorrow.

You've had a crush on Lin Jiaze for years.

You'll finally get the answer.

I wouldn't know if it's good or bad.

Don't worry. I have a hunch.

You and Lin Jiaze

were lovers in your previous life.

Isn't that Lin Jiaze?

Go.

Good luck.

A boy from the class next to us just gave me this.

I felt too bad to reject him on the spot.

What should I do now?

A love letter?

Yes.

I don't like him at all.

I don't want to give him any chance.

Just don't do anything.

He'll figure it out and get over you.

I guess that's the only way.

Jiaze, we're graduating soon.

I bet lots of girls are going to confess their love for you.

Do you like any of them?

Not really.

But if I like anybody,

I wouldn't wait for her to tell me.

I'd tell her in person.

Cancan.

What are you doing there?

I...

Nothing.

What's that?

It's nothing.

Is it a love letter?

Is it for me?

Of course not.

The forecast grade is going to be announced today. Are you nervous?

A little bit. I don't even want to go in.

Lin Jiaze,

can I take a look at your book?

MOZART

Thanks.

-I'm going inside now. -Okay.

Who just said that

he'd tell the girl he likes in person?

It's easier said than done.

3 DAYS TO ENTRANCE EXAM

Lu Yu.

Ms. Huang.

What are you reading?

Pick it up.

Pick it up.

What's going on with you?

Pick it up and keep reading it.

The exams are over!

I forgot.

Sit down.

You've checked your grades, right?

How do you feel?

-Not bad. -Not bad.

0 DAYS TO ENTRANCE EXAM

I have an announcement to make.

You don't have class tomorrow.

You won't have any classes anymore.

Are you so happy to get rid of me?

-No. -No.

Ms. Huang,

you're probably happy to get rid of us too.

But I still want to come back and see you often.

-Me too. -Me too.

You're welcome to come back any time.

I don't mean to be so strict.

Sometimes, I just think that

you're still so young.

You have so much time to do all kinds of things--

Ms. Huang, sorry for interrupting.

What is it?

Jiang Xiaoyou, I like you.

Ms. Huang, is this something we should do right now?

It's not for me to say.

-Be his girlfriend! -Be his girlfriend!

-Be his girlfriend! -Be his girlfriend!

If I don't give it to him now,

I won't have a chance in the future.

Lin Jiaze.

You're done?

I liked it.

Really? I was going to sell it.

But since you like it,

I'll keep it.

-Let's go. -Okay.

Cancan, you're done with all your exams.

Why are you staying home all the time? You should go out and have fun.

I don't want to go out.

Look at you pouting.

I could hang an oil bottle on your lip.

Dad.

What if I can't get into a good university?

What if you can't?

If you can't get into a good university,

then are you not my daughter anymore?

If I don't do well,

it will be embarrassing for you.

There are so many professions in this world. They're all good.

Going to university isn't the only way to live your life.

The results aren't even out yet.

Oh, right.

These right here

are tapes that aren't selling well.

Why don't you take them to the curb and sell them for me?

You can just keep trying to sell them here.

Cancan, listen to me.

Everything starts out with the little things.

The college entrance exam is an important little thing.

Selling tapes is also an important little thing.

Take care of these for me. You can sell them at a cheap price.

Just think of it as a life experience.

Would that be okay?

Okay, I'll go now.

Okay. Be careful.

Mr. Su!

-Look at this. -What is it?

It's a letter for your daughter.

Cancan got into Beijing Luwen University!

Luwen University?

Hello, which one do you want?

Why is it you?

I went to buy a tape. Mr. Su said that you are here.

Are you all packed?

No rush.

Your dad said you're worried about the results.

Why does my dad tell you everything?

What's going on?

I thought you were pretty optimistic about it.

How can I be optimistic about the college entrance exams?

If I don't get in the first round, I'll have to apply for the second round.

There aren't any good colleges in the second round.

All of you will be in Beijing

and I will be here all alone.

Carrying my luggage to some weird place.

I won't be able to come home often.

I won't be able to see you guys.

If I get picked on, nobody will comfort me.

What's so funny?

Did you come here to make fun of me?

Are you happy that I failed?

No.

Are you mad?

I'm actually here to...

I don't want to know.

I used to have many dreams and impulses

I complained about her Never giving me any freedom

I hope you know at this moment

That I'm telling you my true feelings

Thank you for the ice cream.

Do you feel better now?

A little bit.

Take a look. What is it?

What is it?

SENDER: BEIJING LUWEN UNIVERSITY ADMISSION OFFICE

Luwen University?

-Is it mine? -Yes.

ACCEPTANCE LETTER TO LUWEN UNIVERSITY

I got into Luwen University?

I got into Luwen University!

I got into Luwen University!

I got into Luwen University!

I got into Luwen University!

I got it.

Why didn't you tell me earlier?

I was so worried.

I wanted to tell you earlier,

but you didn't give me a chance.

Oh, right. Where did you get into?

Baichuan University.

-Really? -Yes.

This is not right.

My forecast grade were not that high.

How could I get into Luwen?

Math was harder this year.

A lot of excellent students didn't do their best.

Everyone's math scores were about the same,

but you probably did better in Chinese and English.

You got lucky.

Luck is also a strength.

Lan Tianye, thank you for keeping me company.

Idiot.

Thank you for the good news and the ice cream.

That's it?

I haven't sold that many tapes.

I can't buy anything for you.

Would you like some tapes?

Which one would you like?

I'll take this one.

SECRET POLICE, BEYOND

-Jiaze. -Mom.

You should start packing up for university.

When the semester begins, your dad and I will drive you there.

No, Mom. I'm an adult now.

But you're still my son.

Mom, you don't have to.

I'm going to Beijing with my friends.

Tianye is going too.

Mr. and Mrs. Lan are workaholics.

They're always working hard to expand the company.

Tianye is always so lonely.

When you're in Beijing,

take care of him, okay?

Of course, Mom.

Are you taking these books?

Just the one on top.

Just one?

Stop it. You're so annoying.

Fine.

I'm home.

Why are you so late? We're waiting for you.

Look at this, Mom!

You really got into Luwen University?

-So your dad wasn't lying to me. -See.

Why would I lie about this?

You didn't think I could do it?

Of course I did.

It's such a good university. Even the paper is of good quality.

Of course.

I have to call Meili and ask about them.

Cancan.

Tingting didn't do well this time.

She can only try for the second-tier colleges.

You should go over and talk to her.

Second-tier colleges?

Yating.

Cancan.

What's up with your dad?

He looks upset.

He's disappointed with my grades.

He has been ignoring me for a few days now.

Don't be too sad.

This time, the exams were--

They were difficult, weren't they?

I heard about that.

I can't get into my ideal college.

I'll probably go to a second-tier college.

There are a few good second-tier colleges, you know?

I'm serious.

Are you still going to Beijing?

Of course, we're going together, right?

We are.

I was worried about coming over at first.

I thought you'd...

You thought I'd be crying?

Hiding at home and starving myself?

Not really.

I just didn't expect that you'd be so calm.

When I first found out,

I cried a lot.

But it's no use to cry.

I was so upset when the results just came out.

Because I know I didn't perform well.

But that's all in the past now.

I'm telling the truth.

But I can't reason with my dad.

I hope he'll think it through soon.

You've changed.

Have I?

I think...

Everyone should choose what they want for themselves.

Hello?

Su Cancan?

Lin Jiaze?

Is Tao Yating next to you?

She is.

Do you still remember what day it is today?

Today...

Yes.

See you in a bit?

Yes, sure.

Do you and Lin Jiaze talk a lot on the phone?

Not really.

-I see. -Cancan.

I think you should take the initiative and go after what you want.

Hurry up. It's time.

Okay.

These are the photos we took when the radio station just started.

It feels like yesterday.

This isn't our radio station anymore.

I wonder how Mr. Zhou is doing in Beijing.

He's probably fine.

It's Beijing!

In two and a half months, we'll be there too.

I wonder if the radio station

will keep on going after we leave.

Or how long it'll last.

You don't want to leave?

If you don't want to leave,

you can do grade 12 again.

Or start from grade 10.

I would rather die.

The radio station is ours,

but it'll belong to more people in the future.

We should be happy.

Cancan, you can be considered as the senior now.

That's right. I'm a senior.

Piggy Cancan.

You look hideous in this photo.

Lan Tianye!

Stop it!

We're done with our exams now.

I don't want to hear that.

What are you waiting for?

I can't wait to eat all this chicken.

My beef strips!

Cheers.

-Cheers. -Cheers.

My mom doesn't let me drink beer. Do we have milk?

Your mom isn't here.

You can drink it once in a while. It's pretty good.

You're all underage.

You can't drink beer.

Why? Are you going to tell on us?

Go on, little baby.

Just go.

By the way,

I brought the digital video camera that you asked for.

What are you doing with it?

I have a good idea.

We should film how we feel right now and watch it together in ten years.

-Yes! -Yes!

Good idea.

So, who wants to go first?

-Me! -Me!

Su Cancan, you're a cheater.

I don't care. I came here first.

Okay. You should all leave the room.

Or I'll be too shy to do it.

My name is Su Cancan.

No.

Start over.

Can we bury it here?

You pick a place then.

Never mind. Let's just do it.

Maybe when we dig it out in ten years,

it will be an antique.

How deep are you going to dig?

Just enough to put it in.

The night is dark, the winds are strong. Killers are roaming...

And they're coming for Lan Tianye!

Piggy Cancan, this could be your grave. Would you like that? Come here.

Let go!

Do you want to take a break?

We could help dig.

No need for that.

Cancan, what's that?

Lyrics I wrote.

Won't that paper rot underground?

I came prepared.

It won't rot if we put it in here.

This is the best thing to represent my high school era.

I'll miss it.

I bought this little mirror in grade 9.

It has been with me for four years.

Yating, what are you putting in?

My mom bought this for me when I first started learning the cello.

It's probably pretty old.

Yes.

This digital pet must be Lan Tianye's.

Hey.

Lin Jiaze.

Does this walkman mean anything special to you?

Not really.

I just listen to it every day.

It has been with me for such a long time.

The moon is so round tonight.

Meili, you're so uncultured.

In the words of Natsume Soseki--

"The moon is beautiful."

That's not special at all.

It's easy.

"The moon is beautiful. The stars are bright tonight."

I can do it too.

Who's Natsume Soseki?

He's a Japanese writer.

I guess he's not that good.

It has an underlying meaning to it.

Are you done?

Yes. Do you want to go in?

What's the underlying meaning?

When Natsume Soseki was an English teacher,

he had the students translate "I love you" into Japanese.

Most of the students translated it into "I love you"

or "I like you."

But Natsume Soseki said that

Asian people are more implicit and shy.

They'd never say "I love you" in such a straightforward way.

Stop messing it up.

So, "The moon is beautiful" means...

Lin Jiaze?

-What a coincidence. -What a coincidence.

We've known each other for so many years.

Just call me Jiaze.

Why are you on this bus?

I'm going home.

Me too.

I didn't know that we take the same route.

Which stop are you getting off at?

Fuqiao Street. And you?

Satellite Village.

Did you open that book?

To Lin Jiaze.

It must be a love letter.

Let me guess.

Is it from the girl you like?

-I-- -We're at Fuqiao Street.

We're at Fuqiao Street.

I'll get going then.

Bye.

See you in Beijing.

What did you say?

BEIJING

Subtitle translation by Sophie Chang