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Tung!

Help Grandma with the flowers.

Yes, Mom.

Nhon! Set the table for me.

Okay, Mom!

Stop playing! You're not a kid anymore.

What smells so good, Mom?

Don't eat before everyone!

Take this to the table for me, please.

Mom! Piggy Tung always eats before everybody!

Grandma! Grandma!

Go help Grandma, kids!

Yes, Mom!

Everybody get together! Let's take a group photo!

Dad, Mom, Nhon!

Everybody get in!

Dad, Mom, Nhon, Nhon!

Quickly, honey!

Quickly, Nhon!

Go to the other side.

Smile! Three, two, one…

I intended to kill myself at 30,

but then I gave birth to my son,

his father went to war and died,

and I had to raise him on my own.

Why didn't you marry me first?

-Instead of that nerd! -Because he was more handsome than you!

But my son, Quang, is now extremely handsome,

as well as successful!

Like for here!

This very senior's home,

he submitted many proposals

and pulled some strings in order to make it happen!

"My son, Quang."

Every time you open your mouth, it's about your son.

It's as if you think he's the best of the best of the best?

In Vietnam, the most famous professor is my son,

Professor Ngo Chi Quang.

Isn't he so great?

Oh my God, your son is so famous!

If he's so filial

then why does he let his mother wear battered shoes?

I can see your toes!

See?

Used up, used up!

Darling Be!

I want to show you this passport photo I just took.

Here it is!

Isn't it beautiful?

Gorgeous, right?

Pretty--

Here's one you can keep as a souvenir.

Are you serious? You call this beautiful?

It's more like a funeral photo!

That's bullshit!

Darling, take this one home

and look at it when you think about me.

There's a weird smell here.

Oh, dear, can't be you, your perfume smells great!

It smells good here, not stinky.

For sure, something stinks somewhere over here.

Oh God, it's stinking like a rotting skull!

Hey!

You think you're all high and mighty?

Look at your face, old hag!

You think all that make-up on your wrinkled face makes you prettier?

So what?

Enough, enough! You two, enough!

Old woman, you're poor and arrogant.

What?

-Hey, hey! -Let go of me.

Let go of me.

-Get out! -What are you doing?!

-Hey! Let me teach you-- -Let go!

What are you doing?!

It's a wig, everyone!

She is wearing a wig!

Give me that!

-You idiot peasant! -Listen here.

Let me teach you a lesson.

Only 60 years old and you dare talk to a 70-year-old like this?

Dad. You always let Mrs. Dai beat you!

I told you, that isn't true!

See, I told you!

-Comrades, comrades! -It hurts!

I think you love her more than me.

See, Dad, you're nice and easy,

but if I were you--

If you were him,

what would you do?

Oh! My Lady, you just got here?

How are you doing?

I'm fine.

You look even more handsome with the broken nose.

Oh my God, look at this.

You should apologize to my dad,

instead of laughing at him.

Is it your turn?

Duyen, don't be disrespectful.

Keep behaving this way, and you'll never get married.

I'd rather stay alone than suffer from

a mother-in-law like you.

Haven't you spent too much money on plastic surgery?

Oh my God.

No man who meets you once

will ever return.

Hey, is there something wrong with you?

If I'd had plastic surgery,

how could I be this ugly?

I'm leaving now.

My Lady, why don't you stay and watch soap operas with me later?

Wait for me.

Mrs. Dai! Be careful not to trip!

You! If you don't bother getting married,

you'll end up at the nursing home at the same time as your father.

Dad, how come you are always nice to her and treat me badly?

-My Lady! -Dad, Dad!

You are not her servant anymore. Stop calling her My Lady!

You think you are acting in a movie?

What is it?

Oh my God, oh my God! Look at this!

Doesn't this old woman know that my father is allergic to bananas?

Why didn't you stop Xuan when she beat me

but stopped me?

Don't tell me you took her side.

The spring weather is so cool!

Hold on tight! I'm speeding up.

Geez! Kids crawl faster than you drive.

How many times have I told you

not to put pineapple in the broth?

The meat cooks faster, but the broth becomes sour.

Add plenty of shrimp paste to give it a nice bold taste.

-Tung! -Yes?

Where are you going this early?

I'm going to band practice.

You promised me that music was just a hobby.

Why don't you behave like your sister?

Are you serious? Nhon, Mom?

Did someone say my name?

Look at Nhon,

graduated from the Conservatory

but all she does is watch TV shows all night

and sleep all day like a lazy cat.

You want to die, Tung?

Don't worry, Mom.

When I am famous, I will earn a lot of money.

I haven't seen any fame,

I just see you fooling around and it makes me worried, understand?

-What is happening? -Grandma!

This early in the morning and you're already scolding your son?

He is well-behaved and talented.

And you,

at home all day, waiting for your husband to bring money in.

You've got it made,

what else do you have to worry about?

My Puppy, here's some money for breakfast.

-Yes. -Don't skip meals, okay?

Thank you, Grandma!

-I'm taking off! -Wait!

See you, Grandma!

My Puppy.

If I was 20 again, like him,

I would become a singer, too.

But regarding raising the kids,

leave it to me, please.

Excuse me?

Are you saying I don't know how to raise them?

But, he is my son.

He is my grandson, too.

In raising children, the egg is never smarter than the chicken.

Do you want to see the doctor this weekend?

Honey.

What is it?

Forget it. Nothing.

You should get to work or you'll be late.

Bye Mom. I'm leaving.

Take care, my son.

When your husband leaves for work, you have to say something.

Even if you are not happy, you should find a way to smile happily at him.

Am I wrong?

Who sells brass aluminum trash?

Who sells plastic, used paper trash?

A dog will bite through your torn shoes

Swallowing your tears

You hope life will get better

What's wrong with you?

I'm sorry, I'm tired.

Tired? Or are you hungover from drinking all night?

This isn't the first time.

You were absent the whole month and always late for practice

and now you're drunk.

These days, your voice is getting worse.

Let's not even mention Superstar!

The Mossy Wall band asked me to join them.

Calm down, calm down. Just talk it out.

I won't destroy my career with your terrible songs!

Even the band's name is stupid.

What is Wild Dogs?

What am I, a bitch?

Look at yourself, again.

My Grandma sings better than you!

Tell your Grandma to sing then.

Run after her!

For the last eight months, she paid for our rehearsal space.

You're talking a lot of shit.

Banh Bao, come compete in Superstar with us!

SUPERSTARS - FINDING MUSIC TALENT

Are there any other bands?

There's still…

But they don't put any soul into their singing.

One step at a time, we can help them find a soul.

This is a good idea.

Yeah? Meaning what?

We can gradually find them a soul.

How much is this pair?

330,000 VND.

So expensive!

Take something off.

That's the final price.

200,000 VND, okay?

You've been checking out those shoes back and forth,

if they wear down

then I'll charge you, Mama!

That's enough.

I'll take one more round and come back.

Take your time, okay?

You keep going back and forth, just like a vulture.

If someone sells them cheaper, bring them here and I'll buy all of them.

Vy, Vy.

Leaving the house a mess. Where did she go?

Are you okay?

Honey?

EMERGENCY 24/24

How are you feeling?

Mom.

Honey, what did you say? Say it again.

Move, move.

Mom's here.

Mom.

My wife wants you to go out for a bit.

She is better now.

If you don't want this to happen again, pay more attention to her mental health.

If she returns to the same living conditions,

her condition might be worse.

Don't you care about Mom?

Because of Grandma, Mom almost died.

This has nothing to do with Grandma!

What's wrong with moving to the countryside?

Aunt is just a little hard on Grandma.

Nhon, you say it so simply, huh?

Grandma hates it the most.

All the relatives there have never treated our family well.

It's just as if we're abandoning her.

Stop it, kids.

Mom, you just got home?

Your favorite TV show is about to come on.

Mom!

What's wrong?

Are you tired? You should go home and rest.

Or are you sad?

Oh God.

Is this Mrs. Ton Nu Thi Dai?

You are--

How could you forget me so easily?

Do you remember when you were wandering around with a tiny baby?

My Mom took you in

and let you stay in my house, fed you.

She even gave you a job in her restaurant.

I'm Bao Tien,

the oldest daughter of Hien Noodle,

once a famous restaurant.

We went bankrupt because of you!

Do you remember now?

You--

-you mistake me for someone else. -I'm mistaken?

How can I forget the person who stole our family's secret noodle recipe?

Then opened a restaurant right next door.

-I have to go now. -Where are you going?

Look directly at me!

Do you know,

before my mother passed away,

she still screamed out your name, Dai!

Do you know how hurt she was?

-Hey! Hey! Stop! -Let go of me!

Do you know that this woman destroyed our family?

You are malicious!

My family went bankrupt because of you! Do you know that?

Are you okay?

She's right!

I don't care what you people think of me.

My son was seriously ill then.

He couldn't even drink water.

I was willing to do anything to raise him.

No matter what you people say.

My son is now a university professor.

He has status, a position in society.

He loves me a lot

because he knows how much I sacrificed for him.

FOREVER YOUNG

MY PUPPY

My Puppy.

Grandma. I'm so hungry.

Why don't you go home for dinner?

I don't want to see Dad and Nhon.

Oh, no.

You should love your father

and not fight with your sister.

I know, Grandma.

I want to eat fried chicken.

Fried chicken is full of oil and fat. Very unhealthy!

I know a place that has very delicious chicken stew with traditional herbs.

Grandma, I have my two friends here.

Can they join us?

Your friends are also my grandsons.

Thanks so much, Grandma.

See you at eight at the City Post Office.

Great! Love you, Grandma!

Yeah!

FOREVER YOUNG PHOTO STUDIO

Hello!

Welcome to Forever Young Photo Studio!

Is that Thanh Nga?

Silk cloth woven from memories

That I have made

With love every night

"Silk Weaving at the Bridge"?

She was only 36 years old when she died.

If she were alive now, she would be my age.

She'd probably be as old and ugly as I am.

You're still pretty now.

So I decided that,

I should take a photo for my funeral altar

before I get older and uglier.

Is that good?

You look great!

I am going to make you look 50 years younger.

What else could be better?

Thank you, Mister!

Now, I want you to think about the most beautiful moments in your life.

One…

two…

three…

MONTHLY BUS PASSES

What kind of game is this? Such bullshit!

I can't understand the rules.

-Once you steal an item, you can get it. -Understood.

-This is the game that you-- -Hey!

Don't you see anything?

You don't see anything, do you?

See what?

I'm pregnant.

-Pregnant? -He's pregnant.

Let him sit there.

A skinny girl like you should yield to a pregnant person.

-Right? Oh yeah! -Right, right, yeah.

Kids are so rude these days.

-Come on, come on! -What, what, what?

Smells good.

Delicious!

-Watch this. -Go for it.

Baby, come hang out with us.

I really like your style.

It's very unique.

It's called vintage, right?

Exactly!

Are you talking to me?

Innocent! My type.

You are so cute, baby.

Baby?

You call me "baby"?

Look at your face, you look like such a baby.

You don't like to be called baby?

I will call you "honey" then.

Okay.

I like!

Calm down.

I was born in the '90s.

How old are you?

I was born in-- four--

You're a fourth year student, aren't you?

Our age, our age!

-Me too! -I'm a fourth year student, just like you.

One plus one equals two.

Two plus two equals four.

Four--

You kids are so rude to your elders.

What ridiculous things you're wearing!

It's night time and you're wearing sunglasses?

Please forgive me. I was beaten by two guys.

Sit still!

Take it three times per day, half a pill each time.

Okay.

Give me tranquilizers. Quick!

Oh my God! What is this? Am I going to die?

Are you okay, girl?

What? You call me "girl"?

-What? -You think I'm a young girl?

I have a question for you. How old do you think I am?

Twenty years old?

Oh my goodness!

And you? How old do you think I am?

-You-- -Answer me now.

If you lie, I will slap you and break your teeth!

Speak!

Nineteen years old.

You, please help me, hit my face hard.

I'm freaking out!

I'm going to die!

CITY POST OFFICE

Grandma?

The caller you have dialed is no longer available…

It was obviously here.

HORNY BULL SHOP

Baby, what do you want to buy?

Hey you, isn't this Forever Young Photo Studio?

Does it look like a photo studio?

Isn't there a photo studio around here?

Hey, if you're looking for exotic feelings, just come in.

Nobody will judge you.

Weird!

It was definitely here.

FOREVER YOUNG

What did you say?

Your mother didn't come home last night?

Tung said she was supposed to see him for dinner,

but she didn't come.

Maybe she passed out on the street?

She is not young anymore. It's easy to get sick.

She is as strong as a horse.

She could even beat me up.

How could she pass out?

Watch your words!

Maybe someone kidnapped My Lady?

Who would dare to kidnap her?

She would probably kill herself

before letting anyone pay even a penny for ransom.

That's exactly why I am worried.

Quang, if you need money, I have savings.

If you need, I could sell this house to save My Lady.

What?

You want to sell this house?

Where will I live?

With Tino?

Unbelievable, you treat me like a dog.

Stop crying!

Have you reported her missing to the police?

I can't. Not until a few days have passed.

What if something bad happens to her?

Oh, My Lady.

Are you hungry? Are you cold?

Where are you?

COMMEMORATE

Eh, Grandma's room is mine now.

Mine!

Shut up, it will be my office!

Ninety-nine missed calls.

Didn't they want to kick me out?

Why do they keep calling me?

If God wants to give this lonely old lady her youth again,

let's just enjoy it, whether it's a dream or not.

THE BEAUTY OF SAIGON

Wow, you're such a cutie!

Wiener, wiener, wiener.

Here's your wiener back.

Renting a room?

Three million VND per month.

Move in now, no bargaining.

What the hell?

Hey! Don't think you can fool me because I'm nice!

I'm not stupid!

Last month, it was 2.5 million VND including utilities.

Why give such a high price then have it stay vacant for half a year?

The room is too noisy in rainy season,

and hot as an oven in dry season.

How do you know?

Dad, this girl wants to rent our room.

Okay.

Oh, what's your name?

Dai.

Thi Thanh Nga.

Oh my God.

You look exactly like the artist Thanh Nga?

Well, her name is Dai Thi Thanh Nga.

-Is that so? -Yes.

This is the first time I've met someone with a last name Dai.

Mrs. Dai also loves the artist Thanh Nga a lot.

Can you stop talking about Mrs. Dai?

She is fine, don't worry.

Want to see the room?

Follow me.

Where are you going now?

To the room.

How do you know?

My acquaintance told me.

Say it again.

Your voice is so familiar.

Hell no!

Girl! Have some respect. Don't talk to him like that.

-Excuse me, please. -Wait.

If you want to rent,

it's one month's deposit,

and one month's rent up front, okay?

Oh my God!

Grandma is fine.

Everyone, live well.

She's probably teasing us.

Mom.

Actually, I should be the one to leave.

Dad.

This is Grandma's handwriting.

Should we

report it to the police?

If people know, what will they think about our family?

How could your Dad face his colleagues and students?

How could a university professor who

wrote a thesis about how to treat the elderly

let his mother run away from home?

Mom.

Ladies and gentlemen,

today, I am singing this song,

dedicating this song to someone special!

It's too small here for our show.

Oh oh la la, these are my curves

What is this old hag doing?

She has no shame.

Mr. Be.

What's wrong, son?

Any news about your Grandma?

No, sir.

But I called the police without telling my Mom.

Mr. Be, has my Grandma contacted you?

But don't you worry.

Tomorrow, I will look for your Grandma.

Okay.

My longing for you has broken me

Mr. Be.

Again?

She's always like that.

YOUTHFUL VOICE

Rain is falling over the ancient towers

Your skinny hands and waning eyes

Autumn leaves are falling on my steps

The road seems longer And the eyes seem deeper

Rain is falling over the ancient towers

This place is so romantic!

Let's take a selfie while we're here.

Wait.

Autumn leaves are falling on my steps

My soul is blue and my heart is broken

Why aren’t you back in this rain?

As I am hurtfully longing for you

How can I love you?

The pain in my heart

Please come back to me

Rain is falling on the roaring sea

Don’t you know even a pebble can be hurt?

Let the rain pour on the vast land

So one can forget the other

Let the rain pour on the vast land

Even a pebble

Needs another

YOUTHFUL VOICE

Am I getting married

or are you?

Are you pressuring me to tell the truth?

What is the truth?

Oh my, this old woman.

How could she not know that her grandkid is a girl?

What a ridiculous grandma!

You're still young, you shouldn't talk like that.

It's impolite!

I told you I lived with my grandma since I was small.

And all those songs you sang you learned from your grandma too?

It's so strange!

What is strange?

The way you act,

the way you talk,

all the songs that you like,

are exactly the same as someone I know.

How can it be exactly the same?

I speak with a Southern accent.

How do you know which accent that person speaks with?

Enough. I am going to my room.

Why are you sleeping so early?

It's almost the part where her identity is revealed.

Oh goodness. It's going to be a while before then!

-Mr. Be! -Sweet Lord!

Oh, is it Tung?

Yes, it's me.

That's Tung, grandson of My Lady.

He wanted to talk to you.

Talk to me?

-Alright. -Oh my God!

Alright, your identity will be revealed soon.

There you go, another Saigon Beer advertisement.

You can't drink! Don't try so hard!

Have you ever drunk with boys like this?

If I hadn't drunk with your grandfather, your father wouldn't have been born.

This is the first time I have this feeling.

What kind of feeling?

Oh my, this sounds familiar.

This feeling is hard to express.

The first night I met your grandfather, he said the same thing.

I have something to ask you

but you have to promise that you won't refuse.

Is that okay?

The smile, the look are exactly like his grandfather's.

Darling, do you want…

Nga, do you want…

Oh shit.

This voice, that night, he asked me the same.

Will you marry me?

No way!

Never!

This will never happen!

Well, of course.

Of course, you sing so well.

My band doesn't deserve your beautiful voice.

Sing?

You want me to sing with you?

A few days ago, I had a fight with my vocalist.

She got mad and joined another band.

Now we don't have a rehearsal space

or a singer.

Poor you.

And to add all of that on top of your family problems.

Why do you know that my family has problems?

There's nothing I don't know.

I know everything about your family.

I heard from Mr. Be.

My family is messy lately.

My Mom had a heart attack.

My father and sister blame it on my Grandma.

My Grandma was so sad that she left the house.

It's all my fault.

I'm useless and I always upset my mother.

That's not true.

You shouldn't blame yourself.

Whatever.

That's because you don't know me.

My grandson, how could I not know?

I created your father!

I've thought very carefully,

I'm just going to dismiss the band and be done with it.

Okay! Fine!

It's just singing, right?

Let's start tomorrow.

A dog will bite through your torn shoes

Swallowing your tears

Who sells used furniture trash

Oh yeah! Awesome!

How was it, Nga?

-Oh, you like it. -She wants to listen to it again.

This is our band's latest song.

-It reflects what is called… -The reality of life.

…the unfairness in the society.

Top notch!

She wants an encore for sure!

Do your parents know you sing these kinds of songs?

Oh my goodness.

You call this singing?

And what are the things hanging on your neck?

Looking all shabby!

You can't feel it because you don't know

this genre. Right, guys?

First time right?

Oh my!

Screaming like crazy and you call that music?

When you heard me sing,

didn't you feel anything?

Music doesn't shake people's eardrums,

it touches their hearts.

Do you understand that?

Yes, I know but

this song is our passion.

Passion for what, if no one listens to it?

Look around and see,

does anyone want to listen to your song?

Okay, so now, what kind of music do you want to sing?

Oh the joy of life with a guitar

Let’s strum it and sing along

On a sunny day with golden clouds

You want to sing-a-song with the guitar

Oh the joy, the joy!

Oh the joy

The joy of my life!

Oh the joy of life with a guitar

Let’s strum it and sing along

On a sunny day with golden clouds

You want to sing-a-song with the guitar

We sing with the rain on a rainy day

The rain brightens life

We sing with the sun on a sunny day

With the guitar in hand Singing brings the joy

-The early wind brings the songs… -Police!

Someone is singing in the rice field

The early wind invites others to sing

Stop there!

Oh the joy, the joy

Oh the joy

The joy of my life

Watching the pink sun in the field

A voice comes through the field

With her voice and laughter My guitar sings

Oh the joy, I wish

Oh the joy

The song to never end

Cheers!

Our Wild Dogs are going to be famous.

This place is ridiculously famous for steamed chicken legs with scallions.

The chicken leg is washed with lime juice

then steamed with alcohol

they don't use bleach which is

very harmful.

Chicken legs with extra scallions, please!

You talk just like my Grandma.

Here are your chicken legs, extra scallions.

This lady is still young, but so experienced.

I have been eating here since they opened.

ORIGINAL CHICKEN FEET SINCE 1968

I mean

my grandma ate here since it opened

then told me about it.

You freaked me out!

Oh, pretty sister.

How old are you this year?

Seven-- two--

Twenty…

-Twenty! -Only 20, huh?

You are younger than the three of us.

You had us think you were older because of the way you spoke to us.

From now on, you have to call the three of us

-big brother, okay? -That's right!

Say big brother!

Say big brother!

Brother. Big brother.

Oh the joy, I wish

Oh the joy

The song to never end

Hush little one. Mommy loves you.

Hush little one.

He's probably hungry you should give him milk.

Here. Let me hold him for you.

Thank you, miss.

Such a cutie!

Oh my goodness. How could Mommy dress you like this?

Going out at night in this few clothes,

you'll get sick.

Poor baby!

Mommy is so clumsy, isn't she?

So weird.

Oh my love!

You don't breastfeed him?

I do, but whenever I do, he has diarrhea.

That's because either

you don't wash your nipples carefully

or your milk is too watery.

Oh, my cute baby!

Give him to me, so I can feed him!

Be good and drink your milk.

Powdered milk is not as good as mother's milk.

Mother's milk is rich in nutrition which makes the children stronger.

A mother who doesn't breastfeed

out of fear of damaging her breast

is very selfish!

Who do you think you are?

It's none of your business if I use powdered milk.

So what if my milk is watery! What's that got to do with you?

Your milk must be full of nutrition, huh?

So rude!

Hold his head.

Stay away from me!

I didn't ask for your opinion!

What a weirdo!

Actually, back then, my milk

was pretty good.

Why are you following me like a leech?

Is it mating season?

You are funny.

My goodness.

Being young again is so exhausting.

We have met several times, but maybe you don't remember.

Maybe. It must be destiny!

Destiny?

You and I are destiny?

Where and when did we meet?

Such bullshit!

You are such a special girl,

very different from the others.

-How about finding a place to talk-- -That's enough!

Aren't you ashamed of yourself?

Listen. Don't think that I seem nice and that you have a chance.

You hear me?

Destiny, huh?

Such a crazy guy!

Hey, wait a sec!

My new shirt,

how dare you, boy?

Hey, Mr. Officer!

Mr. Officer!

This guy is molesting me. Please arrest him.

Miss, you misunderstand me.

I work at a TV station,

I just want to invite her to be in our show.

Explain at the precinct.

Miss, give me your phone number.

Please, Miss.

Please, Miss.

It's so freaking hot!

What took you so long?

How were you able to find my house?

Anyone coming here always gets lost the first time.

Hi, Mom.

Mom.

This is my Mom.

Mom, this is my new friend.

It's so hot today! You must be tired.

Hello,

ma'am.

You look bright and shining!

What a waste of time worrying about her.

You look much better.

Tung said you were sick.

I'm feeling much better,

thank you.

I wouldn't imagine Tung to have such a beautiful girlfriend.

Mom!

Mom!

Isn't Tung's girlfriend so cute?

This is Tung's older sister.

Mom, all the girls have cosmetic surgery now.

-Nhon! -They all look the same!

Hey, but your doctor is good!

-Nhon, so impolite! -This girl!

This girl is so rude!

Don't mind her.

She learns this from my Grandma.

Tung, take care of your friend, I am going to cook,

I will call you when I'm done.

Yes, Mom. Nhon, hey.

Nhon, come help me in the kitchen!

Let's go.

What's wrong?

Can I have a look at this room, please?

This is my grandma's room,

but she is not home.

My grandma raised me.

Now that she's gone,

I miss her so much.

But…

Here you are. Have a look.

If you just have a look, Grandma would understand.

The room is tidy.

Everything is just as I left it.

-Tung, come give me a hand. -Yes, Mom.

Wait a sec. I will be right back.

Don't think that by blocking my bank account, I'd have to reveal myself!

Forget it.

We've watched the footage from the ATM's security camera carefully.

The person who withdrew money looks like Mrs. Dai,

but has the manners of a much younger person.

I'm sure she was kidnapped.

But my Mother sent this note.

Maybe the kidnapper forced her to write the note.

They appear to be professionals.

She calculated the position and angle of the camera carefully

and used the umbrella to cover herself.

Maybe she lives near the victim.

Do you suspect anybody?

Is everything okay, darling?

Is it good?

I guess so.

My mom is the best cook.

That's right.

Hey!

If you hadn't put pineapple into the broth

and had added more shrimp paste,

it would be more delicious.

Wow, you are so young for that much experience in cooking!

Mom, my friend is so special, isn't she?

Do you want more shrimp paste in your bowl?

My grandma would get along very well with you.

It's so funny.

She puts shrimp paste in everything.

Nobody in my family likes shrimp paste.

Tung doesn’t like it either,

it's only because Mom indulges Grandma.

Stop.

Does Tung's father come home late today?

Oh, he has to run some errands

so he will be home a bit late.

Mom, it seems she wants to make friends with our whole family.

Nhon, quit it!

Home already?

Oh my goodness!

Oh, where is the toilet?

I suddenly have a stomachache.

Oh my goodness!

So painful.

-Who's that? -Dad.

She is a new member of my band, Dad!

How is it going, darling?

-Let me change first. -Have dinner first.

I've lost my appetite.

Up next in the competition are the Wild Dogs!

SUPERSTARS - FINDING MUSIC TALENT

Hey babe, life is short

Sixty years of life

The first 20 years

Hadn’t much happiness

Twenty years later

Only mountains of sadness

The last 20 years is nothing

Hey babe, life is short

Sixty years of life

When you’re gone

Who is there for me to love?

So when in love Love with your whole heart

Hey baby, life is short

It is what it is

Life is short

It is what it is

Life is not that long

How many years are there

Let’s live to love!

It is what it is

Life is not that long

It is what it is

Life is not that long

Hey there!

DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION

So, you are not a pervert?

Hey, girl! Show a little respect when talking to elders!

Do you believe me now?

As a grown-up, you won't take it personally, will you?

I don't have much time

so I will be direct with you.

I'd like your band to participate in our Superstar show.

What?

You have just listened to one of their songs

and it is not even that amazing!

How could you let them sing in the next show?

I like your band's style.

But they do not have performing experience.

And this is a live show.

This is not a joke!

If you need any support, please talk to Min-ji.

Whatever!

Min-ji! Please plan a rehearsal schedule.

Yes, thank you, see you later.

Is it good news?

Extremely good!

That's so great!

Boy, you are so good! So good!

Good! Good!

Good!

So good!

Good!

Sixty years of life

The first 20 years

Why is it so dark and creepy?

Hey, old man.

What are you doing this late, hiding in the dark,

and dancing like a lunatic with the mop?

Are you nuts?

You think you can beat me?

Everything is fine.

Why do you want to stir things up, huh?

Do you want to go to jail?

Why do you keep talking when no one can understand you?

Now I know who you really are.

I should have known from the start, when you came to this house.

Stay right there!

Tell me the truth. I will forgive you.

Where do you keep her?

Keep who?

My Lady, who else?

Don't deny it!

How could I forget My Lady's dentures?

It was my gift for her 70th birthday.

One look at your face and I knew you had the face of a killer.

So, you killed My Lady, didn't you?

Where did you bury her?

I don't have time to dig a grave for her.

I threw that foul-mouthed old lady into Sai Gon River for the fish to devour!

Oh my God!

How cruel! You devil creature!

If you killed My Lady,

what's the point of my existence?

Kill me now!

Then throw me into Sai Gon River with My Lady.

You! The killer!

You are so evil!

Those green eyes, red nose!

Why do you go crazy about this old, ugly woman?

Shut up!

You don’t know a thing.

You don't know how beautiful

and charming she is.

When I was 13,

I became an orphan.

My Lady's family took me in as a servant.

Life was tough,

but I was happy as long as I could see her beautiful face and lovely smile.

How could I forget My Lady's smile?

Why haven't you recognized me then?

What did you say?

You said you would never forget her face and smile.

Have you recognized me now?

What tricks now?

Are you trying to scare me?

I'm not scared.

Kill me now,

so I can see her in the other world.

You said you would never forget,

that you could recognize her right away.

It's unbelievable!

It must feel so good, huh?

Of course!

Watch this!

Are those real teeth?

Of course!

Can you eat a piece of ice?

Oh my goodness!

That's awesome!

I'm also in the Superstars competition.

You are going to a concert? Can I go too?

Are you kidding me?

How can this beauty just watch a concert?

I am a singer now.

Singer as well?

Yes, for real!

When I was young, I never had a chance to sing.

I still remember.

Even a pebble needs another

I had goosebumps listening to your singing.

Come on, eat. Chop! Chop!

Open your mouth.

Open it!

Eat it!

My Lady!

Quang and Vy are really worried about you.

I know.

There's something that only you can help me with.

What?

My Mom? You've seen my Mom?

Where is she now?

She came like a wind

Then disappeared

Like a black cloud

My Mom? Disappeared like a black cloud?

But don't you worry.

Your Mom is fine now, much healthier than before.

She asked me to tell you not to worry.

She will come back, when she wants to.

She sent you a letter.

It is her handwriting.

There's her signature too.

She wants to live another life.

Because she'd never lived for herself before.

That's why she asked for you two not to look for her.

Unfreeze her bank account,

and re-activate her credit card.

And this is the most important thing.

Your mother said,

when she comes back,

she will move in with me!

I'm telling you now,

so you two can start preparing for our wedding in time.

Wedding?

Like I said, your Mom wants to live for herself.

With you?

Of course, who else could it be?

There is no way she said that!

Oh my, what do you mean?

Are you saying I don't deserve your mother?

Who else in this world can bring your mother happiness,

and lend a shoulder for her when she needs one?

It's definitely me!

Your mother trusts me more than her son.

My heart belongs to her.

Her heart belongs to me.

If you don't believe me, go ask her.

-Where was I? -Wedding.

Oh my goodness. Gee whiz.

Anyways,

I will bring her into my house,

and give her an official title.

What?

Dad, don't you love me anymore?

You're abandoning me, right?

I'm going to die as you wish.

Duyen! Duyen!

Goodbye, Mr. Be.

Okay, goodbye.

Are you sure, Auntie?

Of course!

It's obvious that this girl wants to steal your father from me.

Why is my life so miserable?

At first, it was Mrs. Dai, now it is this girl.

So exhausting!

What is it?

No, no! I am thinking.

It's strange!

My Dad is old. How come he is so hot?

So many women fighting over him.

-Hey, Duyen! -Yes?

I know that you are graceless.

But now I also know

that you're hopelessly stupid!

Oh my God! Why are you so harsh?

If you are not, why are you a spinster?

You've got to know how much a villa before 1975 is worth.

It is so obvious that she wants to take that house.

That's why she's trying to seduce your father.

For what?

To get into the house.

And to do what else?

Sleep.

-Of course, but who will she sleep with? -Who knows!

Oh my God!

Once she gets to sleep in the house, she will kick you out.

What?!

It is done!

-How much is everything? -2,000,000 VND

Oh, okay?

-Is my Cam Huong done too? -Yes, Ma'am.

Auntie, it's 2,000,000 VND.

Yes, I know.

Oh my baby, you are so cute!

Wow, so pretty!

-Look at your nails! -Auntie, it's 2,000,000 VND.

I know, I know. Thank you.

Thank you for this time. Next time, I'll pay.

Oh dear!

-Cam Huong looks so cute. -Auntie--

Oh, we are both beautiful.

-How cute are you! -Auntie! Auntie!

Auntie!

-Girl. -Yes.

Can we stop now?

Yes, but it is done.

What?

If I go on a diet, work out,

maybe I can be young again.

Hey, babe! What do you think?

-Oh my! -For you.

Are you crazy?

You are too old for this!

Pervert!

Hop on. I will drive you there.

You are nuts!

Look around!

You're better off with a bicycle!

Why ride a motorbike when you are so slow?

They are all overtaking you!

Speed up! Speed up!

Now, this is a completely new underground band.

This singer's beautiful voice will surely cool down this hot summer.

Let's welcome the performance of Wild Dogs.

The days of watching leaves fall

The days of singing And watching clouds fly by

A beautiful hand combs Through the long hair

A girlhood full of dreams

The days of looking for autumn wind

The days of a brief sadness

The days of birds flying high

I wish my hands stayed long and beautiful

And the loneliness stayed in those days

When you were wandering in the city With your youthful hair

Let these days

Stay with me

The blue sky is in your eyes

Clouds fall in drops of sadness

Please let these days

Of nothingness stay

My hand wipes the tears

Oh, my blue heart!

The days of crying For a thousand-year-old love

The days of clouds tangling in the fog

Mom, this girl has a beautiful voice.

Maybe I should become a singer?

Singer, huh?

The days of never-ending longing

Your steps go through the stone

Clouds add colors to your silk shirt

The days

Of never-ending longing

What's an old man like you doing here?

I thought people came here to swim,

who knew there would be party animals like this!

As for you, you are too revealing today!

You're showing a little too much skin!

Am I sexy?

I wouldn't let my daughter dress like this.

Aren't you the singer from last night's Superstar show?

What are you looking at?

Your voice is so beautiful!

Come dance with us.

Forget about it!

She is as old as your grandma.

How can she dance with you?

Hey guys!

Beer is here!

It's such a fun group here!

Look at all these muscles, each of them a beauty!

It's so hot, no wonder you're so dark!

Congratulations on the performance last night!

Cheers!

Next time, I want you to make a better impression

with an original song, okay?

Absolutely!

Let's go to the dance floor.

Let's go, Min-ji!

Let's go.

Okay.

You two dance with each other.

I will stay here with Grandpa.

You should go hang out with them.

You!

You should find a quiet place to rest.

Otherwise, the music will give you a heart attack.

It's not a problem.

Are you okay?

Are you okay?

Who? Who pushed me?

I was having so much fun

that I accidentally bumped into you.

Please accept my apologies.

Hey, old man!

She's too young for you!

I thought she was your granddaughter. Turns out she is your mistress.

And you call her baby!

That's enough. Let's go.

Now you're being a coward?

-Let's go. -Go home!

Hey, you!

Want to fight?

Have you ever been face-to-face with death?

Incoming bombs?

-Or had a gun to your head? -Hey!

At your age,

he had already fought for our country.

You know that?

Look at yourself!

A boy like you!

Smashing bottles and picking on a respectable man!

You think it's cool?

Why don’t you join the army?

Pick up a gun!

Fight for our country!

Protect our country!

If it hadn't been for people like him,

you wouldn't live so well,

be here dancing and partying like this.

Are you okay?

Your foot is bleeding! Does it hurt?

I'm going to have it bandaged, real quick.

Go quickly!

You only have one chance.

Don't miss it.

Blood.

If you bleed,

you will turn old.

There is a way to bring you back.

But do you want to go back?

Dad?

This girl!

Dad!

Here is your stuff!

What are you doing?

We didn't do anything wrong.

Why were you stalking us?

And now all crazy like this?

We?

It would be such a shame if people found out about this.

How old are you anyway?

How could you fool around with such a young girl?

She is as young as your grandchild.

Take your stuff! Go! Go away.

What the hell is this?

This girl!

How dare you wear this kind of clothing around my father? You slut!

That's enough, Duyen!

How dare you call her a slut?

Should I call her Mom?

I already told you. It's not what you think!

Why don't you listen to me?

This girl drives you crazy, Dad.

And you, you are beautiful.

I'm sure men will queue up for you.

Why do you stay in my house, pulling all your tricks,

seducing my father? For what?

-You. -Brother Be!

Calm down. Listen to me, please.

I know, dear!

Oh my God, "Dear"?

Oh, Mommy!

Look at what's happening here!

Dad takes this slut's side and scolds me.

Before you died, you asked me to take care of Dad.

I sacrificed my whole life. I didn't get married…

-Where will you go? -…to stay with him.

Oh, Mommy!

I'm a grown-up. I can take care of myself.

I will call you later.

What? Calling my father?

I dare you!

Shut up!

You're just like your Mom.

Always crying, always yelling!

Always overreacting!

Oh Mom!

Oh Mom! Now Dad is scolding you!

He said we are the same!

I sacrifice my life for him and this is how he appreciates me?

Can't you see?

Crazy girl!

My Lady.

No, you can't go.

Where are you going at this hour?

Get off me!

-You're pulling my pants off. -No, I'm not letting you go!

You can't go!

-Let go of me! -No, you can't go!

Dad! Dad!

What about your pants?

Hello, Nga's speaking.

It's Duc. Where are you now?

I've been calling you all day.

Hello? Are you okay?

Nga? Hello?

Oh my goodness, such a gorgeous apartment.

Buddy, your apartment is so beautiful and luxurious!

Oh, Buddy!

I just rent it.

Thanks for your compliment, Buddy!

I am sorry.

I'm not used to this intimacy.

It's okay.

I like calling you Buddy too.

But this apartment must be really expensive.

Buddy, you must be really successful to live here?

Here.

May I ask you a question?

Sure.

You have a nice apartment,

good career.

And you also look…

Look what?

Handsome!

But why aren't you married?

Who said I'm not married?

You are?

Not yet! Not yet!

But when you're surprised,

you look very cute!

At this age and still single,

your mother must be very worried!

Actually, my Mom passed away when I was a child.

Nga. Do you have a boyfriend?

My husband died long time ago.

My son is grown up now.

He has his own family.

I am now living with a widower.

He likes me

but he just had a fight with his daughter,

and she kicked me out of their place.

Alright! That's enough!

From now on, I will not tease you anymore, okay?

So, besides the widower,

what is your ideal boyfriend like?

He must have a stable career

and in bed,

he must get hard!

I am sorry.

I am so sorry!

Let me get you another towel.

Just drank a little bit, and drunk already.

Mother sings the baby to sleep In a hammock swinging with sadness

In a hammock swinging with sadness

Mother sings the baby to sleep With the floating clouds

Within a rain waiting

Let the rain come down

To the soft soil for the seeds to grow

Mother sings the baby to sleep

Tears falling Feeling sorry for her hard life

You are tired again?

Don’t take medicine with cold water,

it's not good.

You're telling me that young girl is my Mom?

I know that this story must be hard to believe.

At first, I didn’t believe it either.

So, last time you said you met my Mom,

-you meant that girl? -Precisely!

Because she turned into a young girl, she has to hide her identity.

That's why, when you talked about the wedding,

I felt something strange.

Here you are. Take a look.

Do you recognize your Mom?

See what I mean?

Uncle?

You believe me now?

How long has this been going on?

Since your mother left your house.

So it has just happened recently.

There's still a chance to save her.

Of course, there is! It's not too late!

Every time she bleeds, your Mom gets older.

Please give me a minute.

Hello? Is that Dr. Cuong?

May I ask you a question?

ELDERLY PSYCHOLOGY

I have a 70-year-old patient,

depressed,

memory loss,

both of them.

Alzheimer what? How could you not recognize your own mother?

The photo is so obvious.

How can you not see?

That evil girl turned you into this?

I'm warning you. If you give her the certificate of land ownership,

I will call the police.

You are losing your mind, Dad.

Falling from that granny to this young girl, and now becoming an alcoholic.

Why do you keep torturing me, Dad?

You think I can't throw?

Take this!

Take this!

I don’t eat mango.

Take this!

There is no more distance Who am I? Who are you?

Suddenly there is a desire Music is happiness

Wonderful moment…

Hang on. Wait a moment.

I think this song has potential.

However, it is not complete yet.

I will find another song which suits you better.

As you know that the next performance is very important.

But this song is quite risky.

How is it not complete?

You have to tell me what part so we can fix it.

Actually, this song is not for Thanh Nga' s voice.

And I think, you should reconsider your Wild Dogs band.

Thanh Nga deserves much more.

What's going on?

-He is just jealous. -Jealous?

Yes!

But of whom?

You have no idea, do you?

Tung has a crush on you.

Oh my God!

-Where are you going? -Stop following me!

Duc just wants the best for all of us.

You just need to revise it a little bit,

or compose a new song and we'll be fine.

You think it's that easy, huh?

I heard that you spent the night with Duc, huh?

What?

No wonder, our band is getting so much media attention.

Not to mention, going straight to the final round, right?

What bullshit are you talking about?

There are rumors of you sleeping with Duc.

What?

You silly Puppy!

Where did you learn to speak that saucy way to me?

Come here!

Come here!

Yes, I slept there. So what?

His apartment is extremely beautiful,

and pretty cool with air conditioning,

and not even a single rat or insect.

Come here!

Come here!

-I had such a good sleep there. -You two!

Come here!

So what? From now for the rest of my life,

I wish I could sleep that well every night!

Silly Puppy! You are far too naughty.

You got it?

Back inside!

Come on, open your mouth.

Why are you treating me like this?

It's hot, eat the chicken, it'll cool you down.

Hurry!

Stop pretending. My arm gets weary.

Good boy!

Don't ever skip meals, okay?

You'll faint if you do!

Are you really dating Duc?

So you really do have a crush on me, huh?

Oh dear!

You like someone, but you're too shy to say it.

Such an easy thing and you can't even do it?

Can't distinguish personal and professional matters,

making things difficult for your friends.

To be honest, you are not my type.

But there is still one thing about you that I really like.

You probably have no idea, do you?

You are handsome, cute and talented.

-Here you are. -Enough. It's weird!

No.

You look cute when you smile.

But who are you?

I am Thanh Nga,

the Puppy of the Wild Dogs.

It may sound weird, but…

Again?

-Are you still flirting with me? -No, no!

I mean,

you remind me of my grandma.

No, I mean the way you behave

the way you speak is very similar to my grandma.

What? Hey!

Hey, you see?

My grandma.

You look alike?

You silly Puppy!

How dare you make a silly photo of Grandma!

There's a resemblance, right?

Grandma.

Goodness gracious!

My Puppy is so handsome!

Wow! You remind me of Grandpa!

Once upon a time, he wore this hat

that made me fall in love and stick with him since then.

Grandma is a men fanatic.

Oh, you silly Puppy!

We're home.

-Hey! -What?

Hey, you have to wear that hat for me sometime, okay?

Try your best.

You can definitely compose a great song

that touches people's hearts, okay?

Go inside!

This is for you.

Oh, hello!

It's been so long since I saw you.

I kept calling, but you never picked up.

Not even a call back.

Well, you have Xuan here taking care of you.

Xuan was taken to the hospital a few days ago.

At this age,

who knows what's going to happen to us.

You are in love with someone, right?

Your behavior now is exactly the same as when you first met Quang's father.

I am not sure.

It's been a long time,

since I've had this feeling.

I don't even know how to explain it to you.

In here,

it feels strange.

From now on,

don't come see me here anymore.

A beautiful, young girl like you,

hanging with an old man like me,

what will people think?

Congrats on the approval of your band's new original song!

This is fantastic!

You have such nice hands for a man.

-Really? -Yes.

They say that men with pretty hands are lazy.

So you're worrying that I will be lazy,

and will not be able to feed my family, right?

No, I didn't mean that.

You are the most hard-working person I have ever met.

So,

what do you think about me?

Think what?

Am I qualified to be a good boyfriend or husband?

But, the thing is--

it's about age.

I got it.

I know that, I am a bit older.

No, that's not what I meant.

I mean, what if

I become old and ugly,

with all the wrinkles on my face,

will you still love me?

You think you're the only one who'll get older?

By then, I will also become Grandpa.

I don’t know how to explain to you.

Nga.

Will you be my girlfriend?

Duc.

I have to visit a friend in the hospital.

Really?

So let me take you there.

Thank you.

Thanh Nga.

I will wait here to take you home.

You must be tired, you should go home and rest.

You are so beautiful.

Excuse me! Could you show me the room number of a patient named Xuan?

Around 60 years old.

What is her surname?

Excuse me!

I'm so sorry. The doctors have tried their best.

But with old people like Mrs. Xuan,

it's very easy to have a stroke.

Since Mrs. Xuan's son from America couldn't make it in time,

in her contact list,

besides her son's number,

there was only your number

and another woman's named Dai.

We didn't know what to do.

That's fine.

Thank you so much!

Wow, the stage is awesome!

Oh, absolutely awesome!

There!

Hello!

Hello!

The Unlimited!

They look so "beautiful" with the long hair.

-Hey! -Min-ji!

Please concentrate!

Your band is up next.

-Yes, Min-ji. -Okay.

-Where is Tung? -Tung?

He said that he would be back in a second.

Where did he go at this time?

Please call him now.

Let me call him.

Gosh.

Where did Tung go?

He said he went home to grab some hat. He'll be back soon.

No worries.

He goes at lightning speed on his bike.

He should be here in a minute.

Hello? Where are you?

Almost there, ten more minutes.

-Only ten more minutes. -Okay, hurry up!

Who is this?

Yes?

-Min-ji. -Yes.

Please reschedule and inform all departments immediately.

I have called a car.

You guys should visit Tung.

We are going to perform.

Tung put all his heart into this song.

So since we have the chance to sing it on this stage,

we must definitely go on with it.

Then when we go to the hospital,

we can tell him

how wonderful the performance was

and how much the audience loved it.

Thanh Nga!

Tung, can you hear us?

Everyone is waiting for our song.

I will sing it with all my heart.

We need you to keep fighting.

Soon I will stop dreaming

You will soon grow hope again

Days go by

Who will you tell Happiness and sadness to?

But such is life!

Like a patch of cloud floating In your soul

My heart is suddenly touched

What if tomorrow

Love doesn’t return?

Maybe we won’t find each other

My heart wants to say

Maybe we’re in love

In this wonderful moment

Who am I, who are you, who are we?

Don’t disappear into smoke

Don’t go into the horizon

This wonderful moment seems like a dream

Maybe it’s a dream that we’re in love

Like a patch of cloud floating In your soul

My heart is suddenly touched

What if tomorrow

Love doesn’t return?

Maybe we won’t find each other

My heart wants to say

Maybe we’re in love

In this wonderful moment

Who am I, who are you, who are we?

Don’t disappear into smoke

Don’t go into the horizon

This wonderful moment seems like a dream

Maybe it’s a dream

My heart wants to say

Maybe we’re in love

In this wonderful moment

Who am I, who are you, who are we?

Don’t disappear into smoke

Don’t go into the horizon

This wonderful moment seems like a dream

Maybe it’s a dream that we’re in love

Soon I will stop dreaming

You will soon grow hope again

Thanh Nga!

Blood type AB Rh-. Does anyone in the family have the same one?

This type is very rare.

We are currently short of it.

Why is the hospital short of blood?

We have contacted other hospitals

but we urgently need it now.

No one in the family has the same blood type?

I think Grandma had the same blood type as Tung's.

But, what can we do now?

Mom.

What can we do now?

Tung.

I do.

Excuse me.

I have the same blood type as Tung's.

Wait!

Excuse me, everyone.

I want to speak with her alone for a minute.

Don't stop me.

What is good about going back to being old and ugly?

Do you know what you are doing?

It means I'm saving my grandson's life.

Let's go get my blood.

Excuse me!

May I ask you just one question?

Do you know a woman named Ton Nu Thi Dai?

You know what?

When she was young, she was very beautiful.

Unfortunately, her husband died early in the war,

left her with a new-born son.

This young widow raised her son by herself,

and they were very poor,

no relative helped them.

She did all the hard labor,

she didn't even see the doctor when she got sick.

She saved all the best for her son.

We should hurry.

She sacrificed her whole life for the son.

But the ungrateful son wanted to get rid of her.

If you know her,

please tell her

not to return to that family.

To stop sacrificing for her son, to just think of herself.

Not to suffer just because of an ungrateful son.

If she has a chance to start everything all over again,

please don't make that mistake again.

Mom. You should go.

Please, he is my son.

Let me take care of him.

No.

If I could start everything all over again,

I wouldn't change a thing,

so that I could still be your mother.

Mom.

My son.

Excuse me, where is patient Ngo Chi Tung's room?

Let me check.

I had a beautiful dream,

a dream full of happiness.

A wonderful dream!

Don’t disappear into smoke

Don’t go into the horizon

In this wonderful moment

Seems like a dream

My heart wants to say

Maybe we’re in love

In this wonderful moment

Who am I, who are you, who are we?

My puppy is so talented!

That is my son, Mom!

It's just the same!

Again, you're saying the egg is smarter than the chicken?

Mom.

I carried him for nine months.

This man here is your son.

Nhon is good, huh?

Your driving is getting better every day!

He's so handsome!

How's that, My Lady?

Come on Brother Be, don't get excited so soon.

Otherwise there'll be consequences.

Go donate your blood,

or you will be in trouble.

I'm young and handsome! What's to worry about?

Are you afraid that girls will chase after me?

Brother Be, tell me the truth.

You're allergic to bananas.

Why did you always take them whenever I gave them to you?

Silly you!

It's called unconditional love!