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Chen Er-Kan.
You wrote a love letter to my girlfriend?
You've got some nerve!
Fuck! You're laughing?
-I'm not made of plastic. -Steady, you pussy.
Alright!
Alright. Come on. Story time.
-Stop. It's embarrassing. -Read it out loud for us.
-This is embarrassing. -Read it!
Hong Man-Li, I will love you
for ten thousand years!
The ancients said: "before a bird was hatched, the egg was its entire world.
And to become a bird, it must first destroy that world."
STDW, in the three years of high school
broke all our old rules and expanded our horizon,
allowing us to redefine ourselves and spread our wings.
Now put your hands together for the much anticipated
Four Kings of the most legendary mixed martial arts club at Fong-Xing High,
STDW!
Andy, I love you!
Andy!
Hey, here we come. Oh yeah! Come on!
Move! Oh yeah!
Come on, baby! Move!
Look happy, you three.
Look at that smile on Er-Kan's face!
Move!
Andy!
You are an idiot, Er-Kan!
Are you waiting for the light to change? Hurry!
We will rock you!
I can't take this anymore.
12 HOURS AGO
Ignore him. Keep going.
Stop playing, kid.
Let me do my job, so I can go home and sleep.
Sorry, auntie.
Finish them tonight. I'll pay you overtime.
We are about to graduate. Stop acting like a moron.
This is not how I want people to remember us.
If I were good-looking, I wouldn't have chosen to a moron.
We take yearbook photos next week.
-So? -Go die!
Yearbook pictures get passed down from generation to generation.
That's worse.
PANG YI-JIE
Yu!
Don't stand up, don't call my name, don't look my way.
I told my friends I'd say a quick prayer and leave.
Why are you like this? I haven't seen you in a while.
-And I don't want to ever see you again. -Why?
If you don't know why, ask the Gods.
This is Saint Confucius. The Gods are downstairs.
You guys have to help me.
Yu just wants to be able to show our love freely in the school tennis court.
Or she'll break up with me.
But I'm scared. What if they go after her, too?
-You're in love, huh. -First love!
-These love birds! -We will resist!
Never fall for a woman that will bring you pain.
Women who bring you pain are no good.
You hurt because you love
Because of hurt, you must protect yourself.
You learned that from the temple?
Auntie, don't worry about us.
Just finish up and get some sleep.
Can't you see? Can't you see the love? You're all blind.
You like to be tortured? We'll be wearing these tomorrow
to embarrass ourselves. Stop having so much fun!
I think it's cool to dress like up a mythical beast.
Er-Kan, we can't be bullied for the rest of our life.
You are in love with Man-Li, you understand how I feel.
We must fight back
so I can bring Yu back, and you'll tell Man-Li you love her.
You can regret once, but you can't miss your life.
But there's no regret.
Let's go.
Andy and his gang brought the four of us together.
I'm lucky you guys are by my side through high school.
What about Hong Man-Li?
Hong Man-Li seems happy with Andy.
As long as she's happy.
Young master, come home.
The CCTV caught you taking money from the Chairman's study.
He's taking it out on his wife.
I'm screwed. They'll ask me to pay for the reception after the STDW recital.
-What if I don't have the money for it? -You have two choices.
Get beaten by Andy or your dad.
I say apologize to your dad. At least he won't hit your face.
-And you keep the allowance coming. -No way.
If he finds out I lost a fight in school, he'll make me go back to fight solo
until I win.
And that's impossible.
Crab, I'll join you.
Let's fight back!
Ran Shi-Zhi!
-I said to keep the table clean! -Mom! The stuff is for the club!
NAME: ANDY LIAO
Crab, what are you doing?
Crab! Wait, you two. Pang-Yi-Jie!
Fuck. Crab, you're crazy?
I had to do the essay assignments for all Four Kings.
This past month...
I had less than three hours of sleep every night.
YUAN SHI-ZHI
Viva la revolution.
CHEN ER-KAN
I think these yearbook photos are pretty unique.
I need Er-Kan's weaknesses.
No parents or siblings. He lives with grandfather.
He'll do anything and never gets embarrassed. Nothing.
-He has one fear. -Andy?
Loneliness. He's scared he'd end up alone.
If you don't join us,
-you're out of the club. -You'll be lone.
People in school who are alone go home alone at the end of the day.
Friends give you the option to belong somewhere.
We'll face everything together!
We'll help you declare your love to Man-Li.
Well... she's beyond my reach.
Actually, I have a fail-proof plan.
Which is?
Haven't you heard of the legend of the broadcast room?
According to the legend, hundreds of years ago, there was a black student
in our school who was in love with a white student.
It was a conservative era,
and the love between the two of different skin colors, different races
-was prohibited. -Bullshit! They skateboarded
-hundreds of years ago? -And a eight-wheeler?
Legend has it the two brought the sport to Fong-Xing.
-And then? -And then...
the conservative parents and faculty wanted the couple killed,
They committed suicide in the broadcast room.
Ever since then, there's often random static
coming from the school broadcast system at 4:44 pm.
It's said:
If you declare your love to someone when the static happens,
you and your love will be cursed and remain entangled for ten thousand years.
-Entangled? -And cursed!
-Ten thousand years? -Yes!
Let's do it!
Rang Shi-Zhi!
Jiang Xi-Nan!
Pang Yi-Jie!
Chen Er-Kan!
We'll sneak into the assembly hall tonight and set up the firecrackers
under the stage. And we wait for the club recital tomorrow.
OK. Based on past routine, they'll ride us into the room then get on the stage
to receive applause.
Then we'll get on stage as their human targets.
We'll have to put up with it, til the very act: the Iron Head.
And we'll switch their wooden boards with the iron boards we've prepared!
For you!
Ignore Crab trying to look cool. Let's continue.
-Fuck, Er-Kan, what's going on? -It won't start!
Explosion! Everyone out!
While there's chaos everywhere, Er-Kan will head to the broadcast room.
The day before, I'll copy Andy's handwriting and write Man-Li a note,
asking her to meet at the broadcast room after the recital.
The Four Kings and us will be the only one left in the Hall,
When the teachers see that they are trying to bully us with knifes,
the four of them will be expelled for violating school safety policies!
Where's Crab?
Anyone still inside?
-Anyone still inside? -The front door's locked, too.
-I'll get the key. -Hurry!
-Listen, please! -We're sorry!
-Sorry! -Let me explain.
HISTORICAL ITEM
THE VOICE SHALL TRAVEL
You're so silly.
Why are you always pulling these little pranks?
You wanted me to meet here...
because of the legend?
Is your head okay?
Was the act real?
It looked very real.
Can you look into my shirt?
Something is stuck inside. It's been poking me all day.
So annoying.
What surprise do you have for me?
Another love letter? You've been practicing your handwriting?
Who are you? What do you want?
-Listen to me. -Where's Andy?
Stay away! Andy!
Help me. There's a pervert!
-I'm in the broadcast room. -Give it to me!
Andy, come save me. I'm in the broadcast room! Andy!
What do you want?
Nothing much.
I just want to show you something.
What thing?
My heart.
Perv! Get away from me!
Hey! Fuck you!
Why are you laughing?
Chen Er-Kan, you don't want to live anymore?
I do. I want to live.
I just...
He gave this to you?
Fuck!
You wrote a love letter to my girlfriend?
You've got some nerve!
You're laughing? You think I'm made of plastic?
You think he's made of plastic?
Steady! You pussy!
Don't stand so tall and look down on us.
My grandpa tells me: you can laugh...
-then nothing is too difficult. -Wow, wise old man!
-Let me say hello to your grandpa! -Steady!
Since everyone's here! Come. Story time!
-Stop. It's embarrassing. -Read it out loud for us.
-It's embarrassing. -Read it.
-Say something! -Andy!
Stay out of it! I'm giving him a chance today...
to be a real man!
-Real man! Real man! -Read it out loud!
-Lift your head up! -Read it!
Read it. You're such a good writer.
Real man! Real man!
Fuck you!
King of love letters, huh?
-Come on. Read it! -Be a real man!
Hong Man-Li, I will love you for ten thousand years!
A love letter...
You wanted me to hit you.
The wind blows and the rain blurry
The wind and rain uncover my memory
I am like a boat looking for a harbor
I can’t forget you
The time of love, the aftertaste of love,
The past of love It is difficult to remember
The flower in the wind is withering
I wish you the best
I love you, my heart belongs to you
That will never change
No one can ever replace you in my heart
I love you
My heart is true and certain
Think again for me
-Yeah, you better think again! -I will love you
-for ten thousand years -Stop singing!
Fuck your love!
I will love you for ten thousand years
Some nerve!
I will love you for ten thousand years
Are you even going to live that long?
-He will love you for ten thousand years -I will love you for ten thousand years
I will love you for ten thousand years
ONE YEAR LATER
Long time no see.
Do you have a girlfriend now?
No.
Then... would you want to get married someday?
-Yes. -And you'd want a kid, too?
I think so.
So you want the kid?
-Huh? A kid? -Yes.
I'm pregnant.
I'm going to baby.
But everyone in my family is opposed to it.
The dad and his parents are opposed to it, too.
They asked the Gods, and they said no, too. No one supports it!
That's why I need to find someone to support me and stand by me
and build a life together.
I thought you were talking about someday.
That someday can be today.
Why me?
Before graduation, you told everyone on broadcast that you'll love me
for ten thousand years.
I was so moved. That's why you were the first person I thought of.
Are you willing?
Yes! I'm willing.
I'd do anything...
to be with you,
Ah, it's Hong Die-Sel.
-Who's Hong Die-Sel? -Man-Li's brother.
And who's Hong Man-Li?
Hong Man-Li!
Don't try anything funny.
You can't stay in the bathroom forever. Come home with me.
LEAVE
TAKE A PHOTO AND POST
She's gone!
She left me here!
She crazy! She jumped off from the second floor!
Go after her! If something happens to her, I'm dead!
You don't have a car?
-Where we're going now? -I can't stay in Kaohsiung anymore.
Take me away Kaohsiung.
We're going to elope!
Louder, Er-Kan!
Louder. I can't hear you!
The kid is yours?
What are you talking about, grandpa? Of course!
You seem so normal to me.
What can you possibly see in Er-Kan?
He's old-school.
He's got skills.
Kid, you look all innocent.
You're always at the shop, but you found the time for exercise.
But your parents are wealthy and powerful,
You really want to disobey them
and lead a hard life with Er-Kan?
Won't you regret it?
They only get in the way of my happiness. I'm going after the kind of love I want.
Good. Meet you grandmother!
There is Chen-family tradition I have not told you yet.
Any couple without the blessing of their parents
and decide to elope will have the blessing of the ancestors.
Why did you never tell me?
I didn't think it would happen to you.
But you did grow into a man.
Tonight I wanted you to know what the Chen Family really stands for!
Who takes their grandfather when eloping?
Have you eloped before?
This is my first time.
That's why you need someone with experience to be your guide.
That's more proper.
With experience?
I was 19 then.
Your grandmother was 20.
It was love at first sight. There was no one else in our eyes.
But on the Island of Penghu The Chen Family from Er-Kan
and the Xu Family from Bamboo Bay became sworn enemies.
It's fate. It's meant to be.
We are just like Romeo and Juliet. Powerful stuff.
My family name is Xu, I can handle hardship.
Let's leave together.
Sad heart, heavy footsteps
I'm hesitant to leave
Full of sorrows, full of pain
I'm a hesitant wander
I am like the sea waves
There are ups and also downs
Today we leave our home
Together we wander the world
Grieving life, twisted ate,
I'm forced to leave
This kind of sadness, this kind of love No one can understand
Over the rocky waves
we head to a new world
I swallow my tears
Hoping someday I'll return
Screaming: we'll never be apart!
Screaming: I love my home but I love you more
Goodbye!
I don't know when we will ever return
When we will ever return to Penghu
Grandpa, where are we taking the ferry to?
Didn't you hear him sing about Penghu?
Grandpa,
and then?
And then... I lived with his grandma in Kaohsiung for the next 20 years
and never returned to Penghu.
So we are from Penghu?
I named you Er-Kan
after Er-Kan Village,
where I was from.
So dad's name has to do with Penghu, too?
-Your dad's name is Chen Peng-Hu? -No, my dad's name is Chen Ju,
Penghu is also called Ju Island.
I'm finally going home...
but by myself.
Er-Kan, show your six packs. Take off your shirt, come on.
Hey, stop acting like tourists! No more Snapchat photos!
-How did they know we're coming? -Grandpa, you've told everyone.
But no photos online?
It's all changed.
The boat is ready to sail
Together we leave our home behind
Over the rocky sea, our hearts unite
Er-Kan is always where our roots lie
The song is the story about our founding couple:
Jin Yi-Gong and his wife from the Ming Dynasty.
It was said that he was a Shaolin disciple from Fujian,
an expert martial artist.
The temple did not permit disciples to form romantic relationships
So the couple eloped and settled here,
This is how Er-Kan Village came to be.
Bullshit.
There were no women in Shaolin Temple.
Sir, are you okay?
I left a boy and now return as an old man
My accent changed and my hair grey
Stranger in my homeland
My childhood home, now a public restroom
What's wrong, grandpa?
This was our ancestral home.
I was gone for 40 years.
Now it's turned into a public restroom! Where everyone takes a piss!
It's you!
-It is you! -It is you!
Your whole family followed your big brother
and moved to Honduras to start a textile factory.
Your family home and land were sold to your Sister-in-law's younger sister.
This is her granddaughter, Beauty.
She, not so much.
So the house was torn down?
I didn't tear it down.
It was already an empty lot when I inherited it from my mom.
How long are you going to live here now you're back?
I was planning on forever.
But...
No family, no house. With two teens.
And doesn't know how to ask his friend.
In-Law! Stay with me. I have enough rooms.
-So many rooms in your house? -Yes, it's a bed and breakfast
This place is too amazing!
You should live here.
The rooms upstairs are all booked. You can have these two rooms.
I want this room. Ocean view!
My husband, Matt.
Hello. Welcome!
Rest up. Dinner will be ready soon.
That's a lot to carry.
What a happy couple!
This room is so cute!
Er-Kan, from now on, this is our home.
-Man-Li, I'll work hard for our new life. -You meant sex life?
Beauty, what scenic spots do you recommend?
First time in Penghu?
In the day, check out the tourist spots.
After I get off work in the afternoon,
I'll take you to Dream Beach to watch the sunset.
Dream Beach...
Sounds so cool.
-I want to go, too. -Of course you're going.
That's love. Get used to it.
Don't just stare. Food is getting cold.
Hey, you seem to be in a good mood today.
I want more food.
Xin-Er hasn't stepped outside
for three years, four months and five days.
And she continues to break her own record every day.
It's hot.
Oh, by the way,
Don't try to hide anything in front of her.
Why?
She sees everything.
Even though we're like a couple now, and it makes sense to share a bed.
But I know you're pregnant,
so I won't have any funny ideas.
So don't worry.
I'll take the bed.
You can have the floor.
Goodnight.
Why?
We're not married yet. We can't share a bed.
You did with someone else.
So now you have a problem with me? And we didn't do it in bed.
Okay?
Lights out.
Man-Li said, they didn't do it in bed.
Where was it then?
In the field? She's a wild one.
Will she want to be with me her whole life?
Who cares?
This is my chance. This is the only way we can end up together.
Regardless, I thank that unborn child.
Whose kid is it?
-Andy? -Andy's?
Did she break up with Andy?
Would she get made if I ask her?
What's that voice? Who's talking?
Why is the voice in my head a woman?
My god, there's a ghost!
Hey, you need some toilet paper?
Do you need any toilet paper?
Idiot!
I'm not a ghost. You need toilet paper. Why don't you say something?
I brought you toilet paper, and you thought I was a ghost?
"Is she psychic? What's her secret?"
It's not magic, and I'm not a witch.
I can read people's unspoken thoughts.
I can't see it if you don't hold it inside.
"Is this ability normal? Did she eat something?"
I'm eating Ramen. You're the one who's not normal.
I won't gossip about you two. It's not my style.
Turn the lights off.
"I can't move my legs. She's controlling me"
Don't make me wait. I won't carry you to your room.
Don't come near.
Maybe it's hereditary.
I was just like Xin-Er. I can read people's inner monologue.
It was painful. No doctor could make it go away.
And then I met Matt, and I was cured.
Love heals.
When you have someone that puts you at ease,
Who cares what other people are thinking?
Refill, please.
We're not on vacation here!
Grandpa, you...
I forgot to bring my hair dye.
And I mistook the dish detergent as shampoo last night.
By the way, I discussed with Beauty about you two.
About what?
I already made up a task list for you two.
-Why are you putting us to work? -You plan to live and eat here for free?
Are you joking?
You're gonna have a child and start a family. Learn to be independent.
But I'm pregnant.
I've been pregnant before. No excuse.
The work I'm giving you is easy.
You clean up and make the beds. You take care of the shop.
You get free room and board in return plus some allowance.
What's our monthly cost here?
Not counting grandpa, with food and utilities, NT$35,000
NT$35,000?
NT$50,000. Use the extra money to get some nice food for us.
You're living on your own now. You can't still lean on your parents.
They gave birth to me. I'm their responsibility.
And who's going to be responsible to your kid?
-Where are you going, Matt? -To work.
-Can I come with you? -Sure.
Er-Kan, come on.
Hey Fuel Boy. Hurry Up!
Don't make me wait.
Thanks.
-Sorry, I was talking to my apprentice. -It's okay.
When someone barks orders, I obey out of habit.
Oh, Matt, how long have you been in Penghu?
You speak fluent Taiwanese.
Well, Xin-Er turned 20 this year.
I've been here for 20 years.
Beauty told me you two are going to settle down here.
Good luck.
It'll be tough in the beginning.
But if you work hard, you can be happy.
Okay, I'll work hard.
It's so windy here.
The blowing sand is hitting my skin hard.
Chen Er-Kan.
Thank you for taking me to the end of the world.
Huh?
When there's nowhere to go, it's the end of the world.
I'll be there with you.
I'm going to look for a job tomorrow.
I've been thinking all day.
Grandpa was right. We have to learn to be independent.
Beauty pays too little.
So I need to go get a job to take care of our whole family.
I wish he could be like you.
Who?
I'll go with you tomorrow.
I need an apprentice. Free room and board plus allowance. No salary.
If this is not for you, try the shop at the end of the alley.
Exhaust is fine. Oil is changed, too.
We're here for a job interview.
You need to work out more.
Hottie, why don't you try?
Not hiring.
We're looking for an attractive woman. Sorry.
Be confident. You're looking sharp.
Trust me.
Appearance matters.
Really?
Hey little girl, are you good with numbers?
INTERVIEWER
Interested in accounting?
-I'm applying. -Come.
Your name is Chen Er-Kan.
You're from Erkan
I am.
My grandpa is Chen Yo-Li. He left Penghu when he was young.
Have you heard of Xu Gan-Tian?
-Xu Gan-Tian. -She was my grandma.
That was my aunt. Your grandpa kidnapped her.
My grandma cried everyday.
She never got to see her only daughter again before she died.
And you dare ask me for a job?
So we're related.
Your my grandmother's nephew. Hi, cousin.
Cousin your ass!
It's not his fault you never saw your aunt again.
You could've looked for her
You were only worried about losing your face.
Don't blame it on him.
Real love is destroyed by people like you!
-It's not helping. -What?
You want to fight? If you've got the balls!
Come on!
-Boss Jiang! -It's John!
-John is right. -Is the boat ready?
It's all ready for you.
-How come you're here? -Skip! How come you're here?
Who are you?
Chen Er-Kan.
Long time no see, Er-Kan! You haven't changed a bit!
-So you're the... -Boss.
Isn't this something? This is how the world works.
If you're rich, you're good looking.
Skip, how come you're so good looking?
We're in Penghu now, call me John. Don't bring up the past.
-Skip, you know... -One more warning, call me John.
Or Boss Jiang.
John,
I'm marrying Man-Li.
My good buddy is marrying his dream lover!
-Oh, yeah! Good luck! -Nice! Good job!
She's pregnant, right?
How do you know?
I also know the kid's not yours. She's using you.
Don't say that.
The kid's Andy's.
Andy abandoned her, and she came to you.
You fool? Raising the kid of your enemy?
Who told you?
She called me first.
My guess is she came to you after I rejected her.
She didn't even recognize me earlier
That's how a bitch is.
Bullshit!
Wow, Chen Er-Kan, you got mad!
I had never seen you getting mad all this time I've known you.
That's right.
There are so many chicks here.
Pick one. Any one. It's yours.
Forget about that bitch.
-She deserves it. -Don't bad mouth Man-Li!
She is a bitch! That's the truth.
-You've changed. -Obviously. I've gotten strong.
-And I'll get stronger. -You're just another Andy.
-You can never be Andy! -He's putting on a tough-guy act!
If Andy shows up now, his knees will buckle.
He'll always be the Skip that gets bullied.
Shut up!
Skip!
He can't swim! Quick!
I got it!
-Call me John! -Skip!
John!
Boss Jiang is a powerful guy. You won't find a job here!
Pack your bags and leave Penghu!
Go!
I can't even kiss you? We're getting married!
Don't you want to marry me?
You went to Skip. Did you go to Crab, too?
Am I your last resort?
I'm poor and useless. Even as a backup I come last?
Kiss me.
I'm sorry.
I was too impulsive.
Man-Li, I'm sorry. I didn't mean it. I didn't mean to--
I shouldn't have listened to Skip,
-filling my head with lies. -Skip told the truth.
I'm a shameless bitch! Is that okay?
Let's go!
Cheng Xiao-Jie! Who did you take?
Man-Li!
Who?
My fiance.
Huh? Go after her!
My turn.
Hold this.
Man-Li!
How come you're there?
Who did you take?
-Didn't I take you? -Can you pay attention?
We broke up five times. You've used up this month's quota.
-I'm sorry! -There are crazies in Penghu, too?
Let's go!
I don't care what others say anymore!
I only care about you.
If I've never never met you?
Where would I be?
What would I be doing?
Would life be worth living?
Maybe I'll meet someone
Lead an ordinary life
I don't know if I would
know the sweetness of love, too
The time flies by
And I only care about you
I willingly I breath you live you
It's not often in life
You meet someone that truly knows you
It's worth giving my life for.
That's why I'm begging you
Don't let me leave your side
I feel no love
without you
Here. One more bite.
Where's Man-Li?
She's not well.
Not well? Did you take her to a doctor?
She's pregnant. Better be careful.
Why can't we be lovey-dovey like Matt and Beauty?
We finally made some progress.
Then another barrier popped up.
I really love her.
Why am I so weak?
Why did I get angry at her? Ah!
Aren't you a shut-in?
The rooftop is part of home.
You even keep an "ah" inside? You're too repressed.
I don't scream like that. -Then how do you scream?
Like that. Shut up!
Don't you feel better now?
My parents aren't always like this.
They started letting go since I became a shut-in.
After a while, we all got used to it.
People only see their affection,
but not their fear.
Fear of what?
That their love is not returned.
You shouldn't expect return in love.
Love is a two-way street. By yourself you're just lonely.
If that's the case...
Then Man-Li is as lonely as I am.
I've never been a dad.
Nor a boyfriend.
I'm also a virgin.
I don't know much about relationships.
Please give me more time.
I'll give my best.
Come up here.
How?
Before you,
I only contacted Skip.
I didn't give it much thought.
I just wanted someone to help me.
He threw all these insults my way. I didn't even want to meet up with him.
That's it. You don't have to believe me.
I believe you.
Get off the bed.
Er-Kan?
Thank you.
Lights out.
How do people stay standing here! It's so windy.
Dad!
Mom!
I don't want to criticize.
If the kids are out of control, the adult should step in,
not run away with them.
-How do you know we're here? -That's not the point.
Don't blame him. Blame me.
I'll bring her happiness.
While you're at it, bring courage, love, and dreams, too.
Talk is easy.
I heard plenty in my youth.
Let's not beat around the bush. How much do you make a month.
COCKY RICH BITCH!
-"Let's go." -"Stop talking!"
"Keep it up. Don't give in."
"I'm useless. I can't give you anything."
Do your parents know?
Where are they?
They passed away.
No wonder.
They're not dead.
Listen! Even if no one teaches our kid, it's still none of your business!
You said they were dead!
They're dead... to me.
What do you mean? Where are they?
Actually, our position is very simple.
We just need a little respect.
If he comes to our home
with an adult of the family, and asks for our daughter's hand,
we wouldn't turn it down.
Enough!
You never wanted me to be with Andy.
Now I'm pregnant, you want to marry me off to whoever.
You just want to save face. You don't care how I feel!
You chose Er-Kan.
He seems more responsible than Andy.
-I'm willing to consider. -I'm not!
Excuse me. Quick question.
What did you mean that Er-Kan is whoever?
Sorry, Grandpa. The kid's nor Er-Kan's
Great.
Since that's the case, it's none of our business.
Excuse me. To the front door, please.
I'll go pack. I'm going home with you.
You're a good person.
I'm not.
I asked my parents to come here.
I thought Andy would come after me if I left with you.
But he didn't.
Tell me. What's Man-Li thinking? Is she lying?
She's lying, right?
She's afraid she'd fall for you.
Man-Li!
I'll come ask for your hand!
I'll bring you happiness, courage, love, and dreams!
Man-Li, boarding time. Let's go.
Let's go.
Come here. Pay your respect
to great-grandpa and great-grandma.
Grandpa,
Are my parents really alive? Why didn't they come see me?
Here's their address. Ask yourself.
Your mom wrote me from Japan.
I tore up the letter.
Your grandma made me save the envelope for you.
They contacted me this once. So irresponsible.
Told me to look after you.
I was going to give this to you right before I die.
I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to.
It's okay.
They clearly didn't want me.
I'm used it.
It makes no difference.
Grandpa, take me to ask for her hand.
I didn't raise my son right.
And I didn't raise you right.
I'm such a failure!
Er-Kan!
I thought...
you deserve to have a good, happy life.
Don't end up like me or your dad.
Grandpa, I will have a happy life.
Let's go ask for her hand.
Anyways, I don't support this marriage.
Get your parents to take you if you can.
Alright. Whatever. I'll go myself.
Your life, your choice!
Do you have money? How are you going to Japan?
"Maybe they can refund me Man-Li's money."
My mom won't give you the money back.
And it was Man-Li's money. Not yours.
Aren't you a shut-in?
Why do you care?
I think I can get my mom to give you the money back
and more.
How?
The sun is too bright.
WELCOME
Are you a ghost?
Yeah, they're all afraid of me.
Why?
Because they can't lie in front of me.
You... you're outside.
You should thank him.
Thank you!
He's going to look for his parents in Japan. I'm going, too.
Yes!
Can you fund our trip?
Yes!
Take care of yourselves. I'll be back soon.
Okay.
Please look after my grandpa.
Okay.
My first time abroad.
My first time leaving Penghu.
Why didn't you leave the house?
Because I wanted Japan to be the first place I visit.
You should thank me then.
Didn't I thank you already?
You did?
Er-Kan, this way.
-Help! -Chen Er-Kan!
Help!
Er-Kan, it's me!
It's you, Shi!
Yes!
-Did we order too much? -It's been too long. Enjoy!
He probably hasn't eaten all day and is hoping we'd pay.
How can you say that? I just got paid. I've got money.
But you're hoping we'd pay inside. She can read mind.
Then you should've known it was me earlier.
Because I was freaking out. An egg-head out of nowhere was going after me.
That wasn't an egghead. It was a bald-egg, the shopping district mascot.
How did you end up in Kyoto?
I thought you went to college in Taipei.
I started in Kagoshima in May.
I rode a bicycle and took on odd jobs.
I passed through Kumamoto, Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Matsuyama,
Kurashiki, Kobe, Osaka,
and now Kyoto.
Why you did zigzag instead of taking a straight route?
Show some respect. I'm on the Michiko Route.
I met this Japanese girl in Taipei, Kurokami Michiko.
She was two years younger than me but has traveled all over Asia.
After hearing about her travels, I gave up college.
I came to Japan with the plan to ride the route she took backward,
heading northbound to Furano, Hokkaido, where she started.
And then join her in Outer Mongolia.
What if she's with someone else when you're done?
You wanna be with me?
No!
I mean...
You can't just be with anyone out of loneliness.
Where are you staying tonight?
This is a fancy hotel. This is my first time in a place like this
since I arrived in Japan.
Huh? What?
What's so funny?
I'm going to take off after I shower.
Why? You said you are coming with me tomorrow to see my mom.
You're a virgin, right?
You are not anymore?
Who was it?
I think Xin-Er likes you.
Grab the opportunity.
I'm marrying Man-Li.
The most precious gift for the most precious love.
I didn't mean to eavesdrop.
I'm getting out. Goodnight.
What's so funny? Idiot!
What era is this? The most precious gift!
You should play the field before you get married
-Otherwise you'd regret it. -I won't regret it.
I just want the one I love. I don't need a whole field.
Buddy, love is not just for the heart, it's also for the flesh.
Without experience, it's all a theory not worth mentioning.
I've held her.
Has she held you?
Get off me.
What is Xin-Er suddenly rolls over to your side of the bed?
Hey! Get your heads out of the gutter! I can see your thoughts from here.
I'm finally here.
I'm so tired.
My whole body's sore.
You two were chatting the night away.
My thumb hurts.
Hey, what did you do to me?
Stop playing. Check the address for us.
We're here. Right there.
Dad.
He said he doesn't know him.
I got it.
You speak Japanese? No, translation app.
That lady said your mom moved away.
Her family name is now Kumaga .
KUMAGA DAN-MENG
And she works here.
It's here.
The rest is up to you. I'm gonna continue north.
Thank you.
Keep in touch. Come to my wedding.
Go ask for her hand first.
Some parting words of wisdom: in Kyoto, every 60 seconds,
a minute passes by.
That's the same everywhere.
So cherish the people willing to be by your side.
Every minute, every minute of your life passes you by.
That's her?
Let's follow her then. Hurry!
She went this way, right?
I don't speak Japanese.
Hold on.
Let me find my phone.
Are you from Taiwan?
You wanted to see me?
I noticed the two of you
following me
from the shop to here.
I'm here for...
my birth mother.
I got married.
My husband is Mr. Kumaga.
That monk?
Why did you break up with dad?
Your dad...
couldn't accept you and me.
Why?
Because I got pregnant by another man...
then ended up with your dad.
So...
So I suggest you not to marry Man-Li.
Your dad.
I mean Chen Ju.
He struggled so much trying to love you.
I think
he'll never forgive me.
What about you?
I can understand why Chen Ju didn't want me.
But you?
Speak Chinese.
I'm sorry.
Too painful.
Really too painful.
I hated the man who abandoned me.
I thought
I could keep him if I gave birth to you.
But he left anyway.
Looking at you reminded me of him.
I knew it wasn't your fault, but I just couldn't help myself.
So you abandoned me.
I was not well.
I couldn't have been a good mother.
The whole thing was a mistake. It caused your father pain.
It cause me pain.
And I bet it hasn't been easy for you.
You don't know how it's been for you.
Forgive me.
I can't accept you marrying Man-Li.
Do you want to look for your birth father?
I still have his contact info, but it's old.
Just a moment.
"Fuck! Why gave birth to me? Did you ask for my opinion?"
Eat something.
You need energy to be angry.
Your anger is fluttering.
Actually, your mom never stopped apologizing to you inside.
You're a liar!
When Man-Li left, you she she was afraid she'd fall for me.
You lied to me!
I didn't lie.
I just didn't finish.
Man-Li was afraid she'd fall for you,
because she loved Andy and she wanted to be faithful.
Andy's better looking. Skip's got more money.
Shi is smarter, Crab is more tenacious. I've got nothing.
I'm good at nothing.
You're good at nothing, yet you always put others first.
You're the best person in the world to me.
I'm the dumbest.
I knew they didn't want me. But I came to Japan looking for them.
I knew Man-Li was in love with Andy.
I thought...
someday she'd fall for me.
I thought I was brave.
Then I realized being brave is not enough for her.
What!
LOVE
I can read others' unspoken words inside.
But I can't read my own.
So I write down my thoughts in my hand to remind myself.
I used to think true love means loving someone with all you got until you die.
Then I realized
love alone is not enough before you die.
But you told me
love asks for no return.
I really think you're brave.
Cry if you want.
You'll feel better.
It's lonely loving someone.
Real love takes two.
You said you shouldn't fall in love with him but you can't help yourself
You just want to stay free But you can't help yourself
When you wake up You realize you've underestimated fate
I can't believe it But time has brought me to you
Among lovers, friends, and family Who breaks your heart the most
And who is as broken as you are?
The scenery unfamiliar
But the plot predictable
You knew that heartbreak would be inevitable
So why do you keep on loving?
Because breaking up is hard to do
Don't settle for a little tenderness
Know that heartbreak is always inevitable
In every waking moment
There are things You don't need the answers to
There are people never worth your wait
You're not saying a word.
You can read them.
There are things you don't want me to see so you cover them with random thoughts.
No.
These ARE my thoughts.
Say them out loud.
"Did it happen by accident yesterday?" "Am I responsible now?"
"How was my performance?" "Am I a perv for thinking that?"
"I lost my virginity!" "Will she get pregnant?"
"I'm sorry, Man-Li."
"Why didn't I meet you earlier?"
That's all?
That's all.
Come to Kamo River with me?
-Why are you going there? -I'll tell you when we're there.
You came to Japan to go to Kamo River.
"Come here. Step on the rocks one by one."
"You'll find the person you want to meet."
Watanabe? He's here?
He's in here.
He was my classmate from kindergarten, elementary school, and middle school.
I always wanted to marry him since I was three.
He's like your Man-Li.
In the second year of middle school, his mother remarried.
They moved to Kyoto. He sent this postcard to me.
When he was a freshman in high school,
he went to the beach with some classmates and drowned.
Since then...
you shut yourself inside.
Yes.
You can see the ocean anywhere in Penghu.
Forget it. That's it for us.
Huh?
Now you and Man-Li are even.
She fucked someone else. You fucked me.
I don't regret it. And you're not responsible for it.
I'm not that in love with you. It was a one night stand.
I can move on.
Not that in love?
A little in love?
Idiot. I think you know.
Not fair.
I can't read your mind.
It doesn't matter what's on my mind. What's in the heart is what matters.
I see.
So ignore what I'm thinking.
Go home and marry Man-Li. I'll go to Kamo River.
We part here.
You go that way.
I go this way.
Zen Xin-Er!
Wait.
I don't want to be abandoned again and watch the other person leave.
Do me one last favor.
Let's count to three. We'll turn to leave at the same time.
Don't look back.
One, two, three!
I WILL MISS YOU
I will miss you, too!
You cheated.
You looked back. You cheated, too.
Go!
Crab? How come you're here?
I work here.
Er-Kan, you changed a lot!
You haven't given up on Man-Li?
You're my old buddy after all. So persistent.
Why do you work for Man-Li's family?
It's nice here. Lots of perks having Hong Die-Sel as my boss.
Working here has been the best time of my life!
I asked for an adult to be present when you ask for my daughter's hand.
Now you've come here alone and empty-handed. What's the deal?
I have a more important question for Man-Li.
What is it?
You still love Andy, right?
Don't mention Andy anymore. Scoot over.
Too much history between our two families.
First his sister broke off the engagement with Die-Sel.
He still can't get the ring off, might have to cut off his finger.
Then Andy knocked up Man-Li.
They didn't even apologize!
If you love him...
I'll go find him.
I wish you happiness.
Then ask for her hand and make her happy.
Okay. Stop playing with that thing. So noisy!
Did you water the flowers yet?
Can you show Er-Kan and me some respect?
Er-Kan.
Thank you.
I only love Andy.
I can only be with him.
Are you done?
Find, don't let me go find Andy.
My belly is getting bigger and more embarrassing for you.
We're not unreasonable.
Tell me.
How long have you been pregnant?
100 days?
Where's Andy?
Did he say anything?
If he showed up here and said he wanted to marry you,
Your dad and me would have no objection.
Freedom!
Man-Li!
I'm here for you.
Let's go!
Andy!
Why didn't you contact me?
Your mom locked me here for two months.
You never noticed?
Mom!
Andy dug a hole in the room and escaped.
Attack!
-Andy! -Don't go over there!
We've been fighting for two months. Enough already!
I can fight you forever and never get bored.
Because I was bullied by you Four Kings,
Yu looked down on me and married someone else!
You ruined my life!
My revenge plan will be complete when I finish you!
Good job, Crab!
Man-Li, your hair! Are you okay?
The ring is off!
Get your sister!
Andy!
-Crab! Are you crazy? -Don't come near!
-You're screwed if you hurt Man-Li. -This is between me and him.
Hong Man-Li. Get off of him. Or I'll cut you, too!
Come on. I can't live without him anyway.
Great. I'll fulfill your wish!
What are you doing?
He bullied you more than anyone else.
And you defended him?
The kid needs the father. I wish Man-Li and her child
happiness, courage, love, and dreams. The kid needs both parents!
What are you talking about?
-Let me go! -Attack!
Fuck!
Chen Er-Kan!
Where are you going? Running off on me?
Come on, run! Dig another hole!
I'm sorry.
You opened your heart to me.
But I kept using you.
You're the best person in the world.
I know.
Someone already told me.
Thank you for everything.
Er-Kan.
I...
Man-Li!
-What happened to her? -Man-Li!
-Man-Li!
If something happens to her your life is Kaohsiung is over.
You have some time. I suggest you pack up and leave Kaohsiung right now.
You, mystical beast. Impressive.
Grandpa.
What does it mean to really love someone?
To love someone is to...
is to love someone.
You've only loved grandma?
Of course.
She was my first love.
She was also my wife.
My whole life, she was the only one.
I want to go find my dad.
I knew it.
After you went to Japan,
I asked around.
No trace.
Why find him?
I want to know why he took me in.
I think you know the answer.
Do what your heart tells you.
Let me heat up the noodle for you. Fill up.
You need energy to handle a relationship.
Er-Kan.
You grew so tall. My dad raised you well.
Why you're back all of a sudden. My dad tried to find me.
-You need me for a marriage proposal. -Why did you marry Wei Dan-Meng?
You really don't want to call her mom?
Because I love her.
I thought if I kept loving her, she'd love me back.
Stupid, right?
It is really so lonely loving someone
Don't think too much.
Love takes a lifetime to know.
You have to be willing to take the first step.
You'll understand it with time.
After you understand it, abandon the wife and kid you don't love anymore?
There are many paths to love.
I ended up on this path unfortunately.
No matter which path you choose, I suppoort you.
If you could choose again, which path would you choose?
This one. Bye.
You're going? I have so many questions.
When you're trying to decide which path, you've already made up your mind.
Dad, don't go!
Don't go!
What a shame!
Even in your dream, you get abandoned!
Let me tell you.
No one else wants you? I want you!
Don't be afraid.
LOVE
Do you love Man-Li?
Of course!
Go to the hospital.
Is there anything you want to tell her?
Tell her... I'll love her for ten thousand years.
"Come here.
Step on the rocks one by one. You'll find the person you want to meet."
You can't just be with anyone out of loneliness.
It took me a very long time
to get here.
Subtitle Translation by Yi Lin