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Extract By : Qasem_Samangani @Qasem_Samangani

Can I borrow a smoke?

You brought only a lighter?

The diagnosis came out.

Are you talking to me?

It's cancer.

Stage four.

You are stubborn as a mule.

What?

Still single?

You don't even want to marry, do you?

Of course I do.

I can only help you so much.

You are living the goddamned dream, bastard.

I want a life without a wife!

What?

So why don't we switch?

You want to try to be a bigger pervert or what?

Called me up in a hurry just to stare at me?

What the hell is going on?

We should go away for a few days.

We?

Just you and me.

Two bros? You on somethin'?

Your family takes a holiday every year anyway.

Give me a break.

I don't just have only one mouth to feed.

Do you really think it's a holiday,

when I take the wife and kid?

Taking on all the shit

and paying for it too!

Tired as a slave!

I stored this bottle here.

Is sister-in-law still mad at me?

Why should she be?

The house.

Pff, she's just covering her own ass.

Don't take it to heart.

Yan is going to middle-school soon?

Yup.

I'm fine with her going to any school.

But not her Ma. She's ambitious.

Isn't your apartment within the school district,

so Yan can go to that elite school?

Brother,

I've decided.

I want to leave the house under your name.

Don't. Pa left it for you.

Housing prices in that area has shot up like crazy.

You keep that for your future wife.

Watch yourself, it's spilling!

Don't squander this!

This is expensive stuff!

You aren't even paying.

Mocking me?

What happened to morality? Not like the old times.

The way you spoke just now,

reminds me exactly of Pa.

What happened to morality? Not like the old times.

I am becoming more like Pa?

Especially after you drink.

The way you look is identical.

Touché.

I surprise myself in the mirror sometimes.

You're becoming more like Ma, right?

Bottling all your feelings up?

Don't say that.

We are starting to sound like an old married couple.

Give this a try.

Thanks bro.

Where is this?

Japan. Yanagawa.

Where you going?

For a smoke.

Yanagawa? I've been there before.

This place?

Yeah. It's the Japanese Venice.

Different from the real Venice.

Real Venice is all about the hustle and bustle.

This place is a ghost town. Kinda scary.

You only see a person once in a blue moon.

Not even walking. They just float in and out.

Aight bro, I beg you to pause there.

Before we invite the creepy ghost vibes in.

Don't mind me saying this, but...

What is it?

Are you two brothers by blood?

This ain't the first time you've met him.

But your accents are so different.

Did you grow up separately?

Nah, we grew up together.

Never left Beijing.

That doesn't make sense...

You speak a mouthful of Pekingese, not him.

Oh, this reminds me.

When he was in high school,

he came to me one day and said,

Pekingese sounds like bullets out of a mouth.

After that, his accent completely changed.

Pa thought he went mad.

He wanted to get him checked out at Huilongguan.

The psychiatric hospital?

That's the one.

Jeez.

The Bell Tower just rung its bells.

Yow! It hasn't made a noise in years.

It should ring in the morning. But it's afternoon now.

Isn't it morning now?

You've gone mad. Speaking of Huilongguan.

When did it ring? You ass trickin' me?

Did it ring?

It did!

What was that place you mentioned, Yanagawa?

That place is too far. I can't come with you.

We can hang out at the Bell Tower.

Brother,

Do you know how to write "Yanagawa❞ in Japanese?

I don't know Japanese. Whyare you asking me?

Yana (Liu) means willow.

Gawa (Chuan) means river.

Put the two syllables together.

What?

Just say it out loud.

Liu Chuan.

Oh my love for the first time in my life

My eyes are wide open

Oh my lover for the first time in my life

YANAGAWA

Hello.

Could you take us to the Yanagawa Post Office please?

Okay.

OThank you.

Look at you. When did you learn Japanese?

About two years ago.

But why suddenly, outta your mind?

I was bored. Now it pays off.

Baller. Spare time well spent.

How about you learn some Korean

so we can travel to Pyongyang?

Sure.

I'm curious.

What do the Japanese think of your accent?

Don't they find it awkward?

My name is Dong. Nice to meet you.

Like that?

Sorry to trouble you.

Welcome.

Wowza!

Sleeping on the tatami!

Can't you walk around it, douchebag?

What happened to morality?

Not like the old times.

Get off my ass.

Excuse me?

Is everything okay with your room?

Good to know.

can we walk to this place?

This dude is Kawaii!

This dude is Kawaii!

This dude is Kawaii!

He says you are good looking.

Oh, really.

We are not too far from Grotto.

Twenty minutes by foot.

Got it.

How did you hear about that bar?

By chance, actually.

Oh really.

We want to have a drink there.

What are you chattering about?

He asked how I found the bar.

My girlfriend sings in that bar.

But Grotto only opens at night.

No worries.

We will take a stroll.

Sure.

You chose me, and I chose you.

This has been our choice.

Sorry.

Some guests are still sleeping.

Bro, he's telling you to quiet down.

It's disturbing the sleeping guests.

What hour is it?

Are they Sleeping Buddhas?

Sorry about that.

No worries.

How many rooms do you have here?

Two.

Two?

Why only two in such a big house?

It was my late father's wish

to keep the house as it is.

By chance there were two spare rooms,

so we turned them into guest rooms.

Hope this doesn't inconvenience your stay.

It's alright.

It's alright.

I understand why the father would want that.

It's good that we came.

What?

I said, it's good that we came here.

I should listen to you more.

Because of A-Chuan.

Yes.

Mom and dad passed early.

It's justus now.

Sorry for not taking good care of you.

How about this...

We take some time off together every year.

What do you say?

I promise, to take you on a trip every year.

You taking me...MSN

If Ma and Pa knew this,

they would have been over the moon.

Just once is enough.

Don't give any empty promises.

Whatever you say.

Excuse me.

Excuse me.

Can I have some Dan-go please?

Sure.

How much is it?

That will be 400 yen. 400 yen.

That will be 400 yen. 400 yen.

Okay.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thanks.

Thanks.

Thank you very much.

Why did you say Dan-gao (Chinese for cake)?

I said Dan-go (rice balls), not Dan-gao.

Alright.

Dan-go.

Willows are sprouting and so is the joy in my heart

Under the lights of lilies I yearn for you

Falling for your elegant and graceful form

Yanagawa

Yanagawa in spring is a good place, a good place

Thank you.

Thank you.

What's up, it's stuck to something?

Bro.

Quit dancing around. Spill the beans.

Your eyes.

What about my eyes?

You got eyes of a dead fish.

Bastard.

Dissin' me now?

Just call me a dead fish straight up!

But I meant only your eyes.

The dead fish is you, bastard!

I see a point in that.

I feel more and more like one.

Good. Let me get this across.

Good. Let me get this across.

You were a dead fish growing up.

Why is the weather so moody?

The sun's out at least.

It's cozy.

Speaking of famous people of Yanagawa,

we are home to the ancient poet Hakushu Kitahara,

and movie star Satoshi Tsumabuki.

Do you know John Lennon?

You guys must know him, right?

Lennon.

He is basically the son-in-law of Yanagawa,

since Yoko Ono's hometown is here.

Ah, I see.

The boatman says Yoko Ono is from here.

Yes, that one. Pang!

John Lennon's wife, Yoko Ono.

We were crazy about the Beatles. Remember?

Of course I do.

I liked everything you liked.

You were such a copy cat.

I didn't want you to follow me around.

Your eyes light up when you talk about her.

You can't forget her, can you?

Of course not. I've been in love too.

Bro, do you know why she suddenly disappeared?

You annoying asshole...

Is it because I found yet another girl?

Nah. Not about you.

Then what?

Because of me.

What are you trying to say?

I touched her boobs.

A silent dog is the first to bite.

That saying applies to you.

But you gave your heart. Nothing wrong with that.

Chuan'er is quite a... if you know what I mean.

It would be strange not to have thoughts about her.

Excuse me.

This tastes great!

Thank you.

Thank you.

You eat like a rabbit. You're losing weight.

Isn't it better to be skinny?

Are you dumb? No booty if you don't have a body.

Bro, are you healthy?

More than healthy.

You don't change.

Always so sure of yourself.

I had too much to drink.

My hands are shaking.

Then don't drink so much.

You know what, I can deal with you nagging.

But if it was my wife, then to hell with her.

Excuse me?

Yes?

Madame, you don't look like you work here.

Oh really?

Even if I don't look the part,

how shall I put it,

as long as I get the job done...

You must be brothers, right?

Yes, how can you tell?

We don't really look alike.

You may not see it yourself,

But others do.

Right.

What are you guys talking about?

She's asking whether we're brothers.

I said I don't think we look alike.

She says, others can see it better.

Could I ask you,

which one of us is more handsome?

Translate this. Quick.

Which one of us is better looking?

Well, all Chinese men are pretty good looking...

Thanks.

She says all Chinese men are hot.

Who do you think is more popular?

Just for kicks. C'mon.

Which one of us would be more popular with the ladies?

Probably you.

But, how shall I put it...

Women might take a liking to you,

but they'll probably dote more on your younger brother.

Do you think Chuan'er still likes me?

How would I know.

The lady thinks I'm more popular.

No hard feelings though.

When we meet Chuan'er, remember the rules.

Make me look good.

Then what about your wife?

Stop rubbing it in,

you douchebag.

These are two separate things.

Not sure what A-Chuan will think.

wwChuan'er is open-minded. You don't get women.

We're here.

On the second floor.

When will you have some sense?

I'm not mad at you for what you've done.

You are a real wacko.

But too bad we are brothers.

Bro, do you really love A-Chuan?

Let's put it this way.

I feel like I've forgotten her completely.

But whenever I really think on it...

Oh my love for the first time in my life

My eyes are wide open

Oh my lover for the first time in my life

My eyes can see

I see the wind

Oh I see the trees

Everything is clear in my heart

I see the clouds

Oh I see the sky

Everything is clear in our world

Will Chuan'er still recognize us?

Probably not, after all these years.

Oh my lover for the first time in my life

My mind can feel

I feel the sorrow

I feel the dreams

Everything is clear in my heart

I feel life

Oh I feel love

Everything is clear in our world

Thank you.

Here you are.

Chuan'er, has it been 20 years already?

Damn.

Feels like we've just met yesterday.

Has it been that long?

Nice poker face. You win.

I'm hungry.

She hasn't changed a bit.

Her accent changed.

That's nonsense.

Chuan'er always talked like this.

This is your ride?

Looks pretty sweet.

Do you remember I used to carry you on the bike?

You sat on the crossbar,

hair swaying side to side.

The portrait of a free spirit.

Is that so?

Oh we had plenty of that.

A-Chuan...

Yes?

Dong still speaks so slowly.

Your voice hasn't changed.

But you just said that I changed.

I meant your accent not your voice.

Is that an insult?

So you are saying,

I sounded this old in my teens?

He never says the right things.

Nobody to blame if he can't score chicks.

Score chicks.

Haven't heard that slang for ages.

Wherever Chun is...

We call it Beijing.

Houhai?

Looks just like Houhai, doesn't it?

Chuan'er.

Guess what's been on my mind, everyday,

for the past few years?

What can keep you sooccupied?

You always exaggerate everything.

TASU

Don't glare at me so frighteningly.

So what kept you up everyday?

You.

Good one.

What happened?

You fell off the face of the earth.

Were you trying to stir up trouble, little punk?

You left without saying a thing.

Neighbours had no idea.

Your house suddenly became empty.

Oh, you meant that.

I had to move.

The decision was made on the whim.

I didn't have time to say goodbye.

I don't buy that.

Every family goes through their own unexpected turns.

Where did you move to?

London.

England?

Yes.

Hold up.

We got to sit down and talk this out.

You lived there the whole time?

Yes.

So what are you doing here now?

This place shares my name in Chinese.

Liu Chuan.

Isn't that a coincidence?

Sure is.

How did you find this place?

It was around last year.

A Japanese friend in London

learned my Chinese name,

and suddenly said,

"You are my hometown."

It took me by surprise.

Was that a dude?

Yeah.

He wanted to hook up.

Can you not talk like that?

I thought he was being poetic too.

I learned later he was indeed from Yanagawa (Liu Chuan).

And?

So I came over here.

Then how did you become a singer?

I wanted to sing, so I did it.

Aren't you tired going back and forth?

Take a damn break!

Do you understand how much I've missed you?

You're just saying it.

I swear. Not a day goes by without missing you.

You haven't changed one bit.

Has Dong changed?

No.

He's just one strange cookie.

I can't even figure him out,

and he's my brother.

You must be expecting someone.

Well, in my experience...

You either drink, or you wait.

Onlyone at a time.

Don't wait for someone if you want to drink.

Yes.

Thank you.

Good evening.

Welcome back!

Do I have some hidden treasures here?

You are the hidden treasure!

Amazing!

Ochazuke and beer, please.

Ochazuke and beer? That's adorable.

Thanks.

Kawaii Dude is here!

Sorry I'm late.

Good evening.

Good evening.

You OK?

It's OK.

You're drunk?

Yo, the dude's wasting no time here.

He's got himself all over you.

You know each other?

We are staying at his guesthouse.

That makes us neighbours.

Why didn't you tell me?

You never asked.

Even if I were homeless, you wouldn't care.

You never change.

Even with that sad face.

Is he alright?

He probably drank more than he should.

You want some water?

Sorry to have kept you waiting.

Thanks.

Take care.

He's drifting off to some faraway dream.

Take care.

What is she saying?

She says he's probably sleepwalking now.

A-Chuan.

Do you know what the name of this restaurant means?

Hori...What's the name?

Horidome.

Horidome.

Horidome.

Horidome? I have no idea.

I looked it up in the dictionary.

In Chinese, it means

to curve you body.

Curve your body?

It's funny.

And what it means in Japanese?

It means the end of the canal.

Beautiful.

You're alright?

It's OK.

You're leaving right now?

Yeah.

It's OK.

Goodbye.

Goodbye.

A-Chuan, you pay.

OK. Be careful!

What happened to morality, asking the girl to pay?

Touches her and leaves whenever he wants?

Where can I find this heavenly life?

This is the UK friend I spoke of.

I've never seen him this drunk.

So friggin' touchy-feely.

Is this a European thing?

We are all Asians, don't forget.

You must bump into him

several times a day.

Does he grope you every time?

Hey, brother.

He's taking advantage of you.

What are you talking about?

I have to get my turn too!

Stop it. People will see us!

You are on my hair!

What's going on here?

Why do you act like a kid?

It's all because of him, right?

Because of him? What?

You disappeared without a word,

because of him.

You mean Dong?

He touched your boobs,

didn't he?

Who told you that?!

Why didn't I know!

Dong!

Can you not be such a loser? Making shit up!

You sorry-ass pervert!

Chill out. He was probably just kidding.

The red light from the hotel on the hill, and the light in my heart

MadameABAST

Coming!

What's the matter?

That was some beautiful singing.

What did I sing?

I heard you.

When the light in my heart dims

Just like soft raindrops over the harbor

The melancholic whistles

Flowing down the lanes and turns of love

Is there something you want to say?

If not, I'll go.

What's going on, you two?

Dong's hush again. Take a seat.

You go inside first.

What lousy game are you playin', bastard?

I want to have a minute with A-Chuan.

Chuan'er, you know he's a wacko.

Lives in his own head.

Go easy on him.

I will.

The rules. Don't forget the rules.

Don't get on your brother's nerves.

Yanagawa is a pretty town.

The girl with the same name is prettier, isn't she?

Bye-bye.

Bye-bye.

Beautiful.

You really don't remember?

Remember what?

What happened that evening.

What are you trying to say?

That night felt the same as tonight.

The round moon above the skies.

How about a touch now?

Where are you going?

I would like to be on boat.

How could you find a boat at this time?

There will be.

Would you like me to go with you?

No, you don't have to do that.

OK, take care of yourself.

Dong.

I'm leaving.

Was that an early morning, or a late night?

Hello.

Hello.

Please.

Thank you.

Would you like one?

No, thank you.

What are you reading?

Kazuo Ishiguro, do you like him?

Yes.

Have you read his works?

I have.

Oh really?

Yes.

I've even met him in person.

Did he visit here?

No, I met him in London.

I see.

Please.

Do you like A-Chuan?

Can I choose not to answer?

A-Chuan is a good girl.

Yeah.

Go on.

I'm going to take off.

Alright.

Wait. Wait. Wait.

I know you like her too.

You ask me how much I love you

And if my love is true

My love will not change t

Not with time or age

The moon represents my heart

Could I take a look?

It's yours?

Yeah.

Could I?

Quite exquisite.

What's your name?

I'm a fan of yours.

(Korean) Pining away in an empty room

Find joy in a plum's blossom

Eya deya e-hey-ya

E hey deyura, for love is a flowering plum

A door swinging inside and out

Mums and cyclic shapes in a lattice

For love is a flowering plum

Eya deya e-heiya

Eya deya e-heiya

E-hey-deyura, for love is a flowering plum

Now I take my leave

How do you like your guesthouse owner?

He's fine.

Is he flirting with Chuan'er?

Nah.

How do you know that?

He wouldn't do that.

He reminds me of someone.

Who is it?

You.

Isn't Yanagawa a pretty place?

Yeah. I like it here.

You're prettier.

Thanks.

You probably guess, I really like you.

But I've never actually told you to your face.

I'm saying it now.

But I'm doing it so, to put an end to this.

I've got a daughter.

She's fifteen.

What? But you're still a child yourself.

Sorry.

When did you get married?

She was an accident, it happened when I was 17.

You don't look like that kind of guy.

Where's your daughter now?

Her mom passed away years ago.

She lives with her grandmother now.

I'm sorry to hear that.

Do you see each other often?

She doesn't want to.

I haven't seen my father in 20 years.

What's that?

Nothing.

I've never told anyone about this.

I don't know why, I just...

Want to share this with you.

Just now.

I don't know what to say.

You don't need to say anything.

Thank you.

So at ease, you dreaming?.

So at ease, you dreaming?

So at ease, you dreaming?

So at ease, you dreaming?

So at ease, you dreaming?

So at ease, you dreaming?

Yeah.

A good or bad dream?A

Good on you, little bastard.

Palms up palms down..

Palms up palms down...

Palms up palms down...

Palms...

We can't just let him hit us!

Give me your hand, as punishment!

Ouch, that hurts!

Palms up palms down...

You guys are too slow. Can't blame me.

Palms up palms down...

What's going on?

What's going on?!

Palms up palms down...

Wanna joins us?

No, it's fine.

No, it's fine.

Palms up palms down...

What the hell!

Oh no I'm stuck!

Why are you sitting like a Japanese?

Sit still.

Palms up palms down...

We haven't started yet. Why did you hit me again?

Dong.

Palms up palms down...

Here it comes again.

What a party pooper.

Chuan'er,

don't you feel out of place?

How come?

To drive on the left.

I get paranoid picturing head-on collisions.

England is the same as Japan.

If you drive in Beijing, you will feel so weird.

You just need to get used to it.

Where are we going?

You will know when we get there.

Why are you talking like him?

What's up?

Spell it out.

Can't you be a straight shooter?

I want to be on a boat.

Haven't had enough of it?

Nah

I want a small one. For just you and me.

Let me tell you a joke.

Are you funny enough for that?

Give him a break, will you. I want to hear.

Never mind.

Never mind.

Why never mind?.

Even if I tell you, you wouldn't laugh.

See? I told you he had no talent.

You just laughed.

What?

See, you just cracked up.

Isn't Chuan'er getting hotter?

A-Chuan.

Yeah?

Are you happy?

Oh my goosebumps. Here comes the cliché.

How about you?

I guess I am.

I remember.

Dong asked me this once.

How did I ask you?

润How about this....

AAsk me again,

and I will answer exactly as I did then.

A-Chuan, are you happy?

This is hilarious. Are you in a movie?

What about you, Dong?

No.

I don't think I'll be happy in this lifetime.

Dong, that was your answer.

Bingo. Sounds exactly like him.

I could picture your face without looking.

Don't put your acting talent to waste, Chuan'er.

I can rest easy now.

What for?

WWBecause you feel happy.

What's with this big ass place?

Bigger than a friggin' soccer field!

What's up, Chuan'er?

You feeling alright?

What's wrong?

This is Asia's biggest motorboat training school.

Can you not startle me like this?

Who was that dude?

He's an instructor. A regular at Grotto.

He's got a thing for ya?

Do you think everyone's got a thing for me now?

A-Chuan is good with all folks.

Amen. Who doesn't adore our Chuan'er?

What's going on?

You guys on the same team now?

Explain this.

What draws you to this place?

I'm curious.

The students here all have the same height,

and the same daily routine.

I wonder if they feel the same about happiness too.

Please don't fill your head with horse shit like him.

You will need to be sent to Huilongguan.

Huilongguan?

Haven't heard of it, have you?

You've lived in Beijing for two years.

Three years.

Are you her spokesperson now?

You know the northern suburbs? Huilongguan is there.

The dopest psychiatric hospital in Beijing.

I'd want to check it out then.

I'd want to check it out then.

What the hell, out of all places?

Where is Dong?

Somewhere out there. We won't lose him.

NEW 1Pt-b

Dong.NEW 1Pat-k

NEW 1Pt-b

We've been trying to find you!NEW 1Path

Someone knows how to have fun.NEW 1Pt-k

NEW 1Pit-b

Doesn't he look like a big spider?NEW 1Path

NEW 1P#-h

What's with the design? Looks miserable.NEW 1Path

NEW 1Pt-b

There's a strict requirement on the physique of contestants.NEW 1Pt-k

NEW 1Pt-b

You saw them just now.NEW 1Pat-b

NEW 1Pit-b

They are all short.NEW 1Ptk

NEW 1Pat-b

Us two won't make the cut. Neither will you.NEW 1P-k

None of us will get drafted!NEW 1P-

NEW 1Pat-b

There must be a way.NEW 1R-L

NEW 1Pit-b

What way?NEW 1Pt-h

NEW 1Pat-b

If we amputate our legs...NEW 1Path

See? Huilongguan material.

You crazy psycho. That's horrible.

Step out.

What are you doing?

Let me show you some standard positions.

Like this.

Like this.

Look at you. Ready to rock n' roll.

Such a keener in front of Chuan'er.

Put your weight at the back.

She means your ass.

I've only been out for a few days,

and you're naggingme to come back?

Just the two of us.

Who else could there be? Dong only.

Why don't you believe me?

I'll ask Dong to speak to you.

Dong.

You're not a child anymore.

You should go home if something happened.

I don't want to.

Stop being silly. We will see each other again.

No. I won't go back.

know you will go back.

By autumn, the leaves have fallen

Branches are left bare and skinned

To think back to the lushness of youth

Compared to the cold hue of age

The wuthering rain and crying wind

What you see is no longer what it once was

Nothing is what it used to be

Nothing is what it used to be

To think back is to sorrow

The wuthering rain and crying wind

What you see is no longer what it once was

Nothing is what it used to be

Nothing is what it used to be

To think back is to sorrow

What on heavens happened?

Why did your family suddenly leave Beijing?

Dong says I fell off the face of the earth.

For all the years I've trying to find you!

My dad was never around.

You knew?

Yes.

I thought he just busy with work.

Turned out he had another family.

It was a huge hit to my mom's ego.

After she found out,

we moved to England to stay with relatives.

Damn. That was heavy.

Let me lighten up the mood.

Two decades later and she's still got the groove.

Do you remember? I taught her this dance.

The student has become the master.

I'm going.

Excuse me.

I would like to tell ajoke.

I don't speak good Japanese, so bear with me.

A Chinese joke?

No, a Japanese one.

We're all waiting. Go on.

Sorry, I suddenly cannot remember...

Oh come on!

What's so funny? He hasn't even started.

Don't you get it?

The funniest is when you forget the joke.

Right?

He is not getting it himself.

That's the joke.

Hey, Miss, did you get it?

What for?

I have trouble getting it up. it's been some time.

Don't tell my brother.

Are you okay?

Good evening.

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Look to the East

To where the clear water is a deep emerald green

Rich earth spreading for miles and miles

The land nurtured by our ancestors

Sweet oranges and beautiful homeland

Oh, how glorious and splendid E

Thinking of Yanagawa

The magpie chimes in her fresh voice

In the middle of the night

In the middle of the night I call your name

Oh Yoko Oh Yoko

Who's singing the Lennon song?

Holy ghostly.

Are you Chinese?

Yes.

This is the only door we have left in the house.

Do you know who I am?

Yoko Ono.

Dang, how did you know!

Missing a string?

Oh here? It's no big deal.

Oh Yoko Oh Yoko

My love will turn you on

Oh Yoko Oh Yoko

What's your plan? Going back together?

I haven't decided.

True, you got lots of time to kill.

Hang out for a few days, why not.

Should I leave some dough for you?

No. I've got it covered.

Bro, did you do it?

Do what?

Hook up with A-Chuan?

Attaboy! Talking like a real man now.

Don't you want her?

Of course. But talk is cheap. Walk the walk.

I will say this. She is easy going.

Bro, can you do me a favor?

Shout.

Can you beat me up real hard?

What?

Can I ask you to beat me up real hard?

You crazy bastard!

Look. Have I ever hit you growing up?

Is it any use now at this age?

What is this?

You asking me?

You are always into strange things.

So let me speak my strange mind.

Go ahead.

When there is no time

to throw something away,

you set it on fire.

What the hell?

Have you met Kazuo Ishiguro?

You like his work too?

I know him actually. From London.

Does he want a piece of you?

What?

I said, does he want a piece of you.

He is a Nobel Prize winner!

A Nobel Prize winner can want you too, can't he?

You are such a weirdo.

Alright.

So many crows.

More than in Beijing?

I've seen crows fight once.

How?

A flock of crows ganging up on one.

That's bullying.

Didn't you intervene?

I did. But it was no use.

I couldn't get them to stop.

That crow is me.

Oh please.

I wouldn't have helped if it were.

I see.

Remember when I fell into Houhai Lake?

Remember when I fell into Houhai Lake?

Remember when I fell into Houhai Lake??

Remember when I fell into Houhai Lake?

Remember when I fell into Houhai Lake?

Chun saved me.

You didn't know how to swim.

Do you now?

My brother beat me in everything anyway.

I don't agree with that.

Let me ask you something.

Why is it...

What is it about him that you like exactly?

His irresponsible nonchalance, perhaps.

What do you mean?

We were young and reckless.

The age of rebellion and becoming.

The way he treated me...

Like he couldn't care less...

It got my heart racing.

Yeah. It's charming.

What about now?

Do you feel the same, this time around?

Nah.

He's getting old.

Yakking away like a Grandma.

You describe him well.

Then why do you still sleep with him?

Right. Why.

Good question. I've never thought about it.

Humans. Aren't we all like this?

So easy to slip back to the familiar and habitual.

Me and Chun.

We go back to the past unknowingly.

What about you?

I can't.

I don't think I can go back so easily.

Maybe you never came out of it.

Hello.

Hello.

Still haven't seen your daughter?

She's been gone for two days.

We can't find her anywhere.

She will come back.

Sorry to make you worry.

Well, that's puberty for you.

I sometimes wish I could disappear for a few days too.

Come on, cheer up.

You're kind.

See you.

I hurriedly entered the forest

Only to be lost in the groves of trees

I can't seem to find where he is

Only to see the trees swaying in the wind

I hurriedly entered the forest

Only to be lost in the groves of trees

I can't seem to find where he is

Only to hear those evening Nanping Bells.

Nanping...

Why don't you listen to me sing?

How much longer do you plan to stay here?

Hard to say about these commitments.

I don't trust myself well enough.

Maybe for a while.

Or maybe I will pack up soon.

The guesthouse owner seems interested in you.

Nakayama-san?

No. He's just a nice man.

There is no way.

Have you been dating?

I was seeing someone in London.

For about two years.

He was upset with me for coming to Japan.

Then what did you do?

I got rid of him.

How are you so calm,

when you speak of this?

Then how else am I supposed to be?

Dong,

What is your plan afterwards?

We already agreed, I will stay to translate for you.

Alright, deal.

Any plans to go back to Beijing?

No.

If I got married...

Would you come?

As the bride,

or the bridesmaid?

I like to hear you sing acoustic.

I sound good in whatever form.

I've recorded your acoustic before.

Do you want to say,

why don't I remember?

Chun was right.

You take the words right out of my mouth.

You've changed quite a lot.

Twenty years. Hard not to age.

I mean your accent.

Ladies and gentlemen. Today is the first day of the year 2000.

We hereby extend our sincere greetings

to all ethnic populations of our motherland.

To compatriots from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan,

as well as overseas Chinese.

All children of China

wish our motherland

a year of prosperity.

Thank you for watching today's Network News Broadcast.

I watched China Central Television everyday in London.

Imitating accents of TV anchors.

Chuan'er.

This is the first time you've called me that.

Why are you suddenly like your brother now?

That evening under the moon...

Why did you suddenly clap your hands?

Which day?

The day my brother got a new girlfriend.

You were at Houhai waiting for him for days.

It was a full moon that night.

If you keep on this narrative, I will actually believe you.

You leaving?

Snuck out without a word?

Isn't that familiar.

What?

You were the same. Left without a goodbye.

You're so petty.

What was the name of that tunnel

enroute to the motorboat school?

There are no tunnels in this area.

No way. I was telling you guys a joke.

Are you alright?

Did you have a dream or something?

I'm leaving now.

Okay. I won't see you off.

I've seen a flock of crows fight.

They ganged up on one lone crow.

They ganged up on one lone crow.

I don't know why...

I wanted to intervene,

but instead, stood still.

I watched the flock attack the one.

It looked so helpless.

Struggling,

with bruises all over its tiny body.

I don't know why,

that I just stood still.

I don't understand what you're saying.

But I can sort of get it.

It's incredible.

You probably don't understand my words either.

But it gets across right? Incredible.

I'd like to be honest with you.

When I was young, lots of men chased after me.

Yet here I am.

By myself. You probably think I'm very lonely.

But I'm not.

I'm full of energy.

I don't know why but I think it's incredible.

To feel my purpose in life.

To see the world as a rose.

I have so many things I want to try.

But why is that?

I find all women are beautifully incredible.

Like what they say, "mother nature."

We must be connected to the earth.

You'll be fine too.

See, you're adorable.

You're blushing.

There's a typhoon coming.

The wuthering rain and crying wind

What you see is no longer what it once was

Nothing is what it used to be

Nothing is what it used to be

To think back is to sorrow

The wuthering rain and crying wind

What you see is no longer what it once was

Nothing is what it used to be

Nothing is what it used to be

To think back is to sorrow

To think back is to sorrow

Are we changing the windows?

Of course. Make it double-paned.

There's no soundproof from the noisy neighbours.

It will disrupt our daughter's studies.

Okay.

How about these walls?

Change the wallpaper. Paste that.

There too?

Yup, everything.

Aye, you got it.

Chun.

What are you slouching around for?

Don't you care about your own daughter?

Yellow or blue?

Who is it?

Can I help you?

Chuan'er.

Why didn't you tell me?

I told you I could come pick you up.

It's easier.

Are you going to introduce us?

An old neighbour.

Dong's childhood friend. A-Chuan.

My wife.

Aw, what a knockout.

Hi, sis.

Didn't know Dong had this in him.

Quit it.

This place hasn't changed at all.

It's the same as before.

My brother's lazy.

He left it the same way from Ma and Pa.

I'll show you his bedroom.

Here it is.

Hold on.

It's been emptied out?

This is what we came home to,

after Dong passed away.

He probably organized it himself.

Now I get it.

Get what?

Dong once said,

to never leave a trace in this world.

When did he say that?

Yanagawa.

Houhai.

This seems like something he would say.

Can I be alone here for a moment?

Dong's got a tiny bed.

You must be tired.

Know why Dong doesn't speak Pekingese?

'Cuz he's a wacko.

Because of me.

When I first moved here,

kids would make fun of my accent.

You did too.

I wouldn't have done that, would I?

Only Dong stood by me.

I came crying to him one day,

and told him that I hated Pekingese.

He never spoke like that again.

No wonder.

What was that joke he wanted to tell us?

What joke?

When we were in Japan,

he wanted to tell a joke,

and you teased him.

Really, that happened?

I don't remember any of it.

Now I remember...

Remember what?

You were trying to hit on another girl.

I waited for you at Houhai for nights in a row.

You couldn't care less.

Dong was the one that stood right by me.

There was a full moon on the last night.

Round as it can be.

What is this?

Dong asked to hand this to you.

Isn't it cold?

Why don't you talk inside?

Just go back.

Can't keep your words, huh.

What happened to leaving no trace?