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I’ve been in Hong Kong a while now
But I haven’t called on you, Aunt
That’s rude of me
Two years ago
There was talk of war in Shanghai
So we moved to Hong Kong
And I enrolled in high school
But Dad’s savings are meagre
So he can’t support us
They’ve decided to go back to Shanghai
As I understand it…
If I’m a good student
I can graduate next summer
If I go back to Shanghai...
I'll lose a year
If I stay behind, alone in Hong Kong…
I couldn’t afford to live...
...or pay the school fees
I hesitated...
...and I've decided to ask you for help
Dad is so narrow-minded
He doesn’t know what he’s saying
I see why you are cross with him
If you could give me a chance…
…and bring me up
I could be like your own child
And repay your kindness
They went to Repulse Bay for a swim
Not sure when they’ll be back
Who are you looking for?
For Aunt
Is there anyone called “Aunt” here?
She’s expecting me
Then you should go to her place!
Maybe she’s from Mistress’s family
Our Mistress is out
Come back another day
I’ll wait for Aunt here
You keep saying “Aunt”
Is she really your Aunt?
When Madame Liang gets back…
… you’ll know
Let her in
Don’t keep looking
She won’t be back this early
She’s persuaded by George Chiao…
… to go for a swim
And to dine and dance
You’re jealous, aren’t you?
You’re the jealous one, aren’t you?
You can’t fool me
What makes you think I’m jealous?
Admit it!
Stop it!
Go Away!
Mistress is back!
Won’t you come in for a drink, Master Chiao?
You must be exhausted…
You are early
Listen, Ni’er
He wants me to join him on the beach
But he needed me just as a chaperone
He was dating Marlene Chou
But her father wouldn’t allow it
If someone older was there…
…the precious Miss Chou would be safe!
That was his cunning plan
What a nerve!
How dare he!
I can act as go-between
But I’ve never been an escort
Nor a decoy
You can play Prince Charming
But I’m not playing your Fairy Godmother!
Aunt…
Who’s your aunt?
I’m Ge Weilong, Ge Yukun’s daughter
Ge Yukun is still alive?
Father’s still alive and well
I once said…
When the day comes that Ge Yukun’s time is up
I’ll cheerfully pay for his coffin
While he’s with us…
… I won’t lend him a cent
She hasn’t spoken yet
Mistress, how do you know she wants money?
What’s it to you?
Did she bribe you?
I’m here on Father’s behalf…
… to make peace with Aunt
I’ve read your letter
But Miss…
You’ve thought of everything…
… except my feelings
Even if I were willing…
I couldn’t help
If your father found out…
He’d accuse me of abducting you
Lulu!
Come back
Naughty dog
Did Sir Cheng call?
No, but Uncle…
You forgot again!
Don’t frown
You’ll give yourself wrinkles
You’re here, unannounced?
I rang, but you were out
You knew I was going out
What if you’d come for nothing?
But here you are!
The Monkey King never managed to escape…
…from Buddha’s palm!
Who’s this young lady?
He’s asking you
I’m Ge Weilong, Ge Yukun’s daughter
I came to see…
Aunt
Ah!
You two are aunt and niece
Anyone might think…
… you were cousins
Does your father know…
… that you’re here?
No
How long do you think you can hide it from him?
I don’t want to be blamed for coming between you two
If Father is against it…
… I will never bother you again
Try to make up a lie to fool him
Just don’t be obvious
Can you play the piano?
I studied for three years
But I’m clumsy
Not very good
You don’t need to be
Just learn a few tunes...
...which people like…
… to sing along with
All the young British ladies know this trick
We follow British ways here
I see
Your father is old-fashioned
Doesn’t let you go out to socialise
He doesn’t know…
When you get married…
… you’ll need all the social skills
You can’t go through life avoiding people
Yes
Getting the chance to learn from her…
You’re in luck!
I leave this child to your care, Mr Situ
I…
I’ll follow Aunt
What? He won’t do?
Listen…
I benefitted from his care myself
She’s yours, I dare not snatch her away!
Can you play tennis?
If you can, I’ll have a partner to practice with
I did learn tennis at school
I can play a bit
You have tennis clothes?
The school provided them
I know
Those baggy bloomers
They make you look like a sing-song girl
Ni’er
Bring my tennis clothes
When the tailor comes…
… he’ll get your measurements
Right now!
Thank you, Aunt
Please, no holding back
8 Wan
Mistress, the ones you like best
These drive me wild!
Try one?
Mistress, that girl is here
Take her upstairs for now
Mahjong!
Mistress asks us to look after her
Tell her Mistress is busy now
She’ll see her tomorrow
Actually…
She thinks she wouldn’t fit in...
...and spoil everyone’s fun
She’s to have the blue guest room
It’s been prepared
Take her up there
Ask if she’s eaten yet
You take her!
Have you eaten yet?
Not yet
What a nuisance!
Tell Chef…
… to serve her upstairs
Mistress was wondering...
...why you weren’t here yet
She happens to have guests
They’re all old people
And a few younger couples
She worries you might feel awkward
I’ll take you to your room first
Come!
This evening we welcome a new friend
Please stand up and greet everyone
Good timing!
Daddy!
Who invited you?
He did!
Troublemaker
Come on, have a seat
Didi, bring more chairs
Right away
What a pair of bright young things!
When girls are pretty, that’s fine
But when boys are too pretty…
… they risk being seen as gigolos
Congratulations!
You know the old saying…
‘Harmony comes first!’
Cheers, everyone
That’s enough
Just for fun
We’ve heard you
You sing well!
Much better than I do!
I wouldn’t dare follow you!
Know what you look like?
Like…
… a Chinese opera mask!
Like a mask?
More like a foreign devil!
I should marry a Muslim
Go around with my face covered!
I like my face
Chinese think you’re a westerner
And foreigners think you’re Chinese
Compared with you…
… I look more western
I’d be better off going abroad
Daddy would agree to send you abroad
He likes you, doesn’t like me
It’s the way you behave
You get into universities…
…and then keep getting expelled
Hand it over
What?
The money!
What money?
You went in Dad’s car
He must’ve given you some money
He must have
Come on…
Believe it or not, he didn’t
How much?
I don’t know
We go halves
As usual
This is an advance on my dowry
The British care a lot about this
So that British man will marry you?
What makes you think I’d marry that idiot?
The ones who live in those draughty castles…
… are old maids with no dowry!
What am I to the Ge family?
No more than someone who brought them shame
I rejected the men they picked for me…
… and became Liang’s concubine instead
Our declining family lost face!
Declining families…
They’re like bricks in an outhouse
Plain smelly
Madam
She won’t understand what you’re saying
That’s right
She was born too late
She missed the drama
All the insults her father hurled at me
Look!
It’s like a brothel taking on a new girl!
Didi
You shouldn’t say such things
Don’t assume Sir Cheng will protect you…
… just because he’s taken you for drives
What am I to Sir Cheng?
If Mistress blames me…
… it’d be your fault for telling her
And what would that do for me?
I’m trying to look out for you!
This way, please
Goodbye
Stay, Didi!
Mistress is always scolding us
Don’t worry
Get up!
The girls will clear it up
Go and get changed
Your parents are coming
Why are they coming?
To take you home, of course
They can tell me what to do?
They beg me to take on one of your sisters
They’ll do whatever I ask
...and bring you back under control
So my replacement is here
This arrangement must suit you
Your own niece here…
Keeping it all in the family!
Don’t irrigate anyone else’s fields!
I didn’t say anything about you and George
But now you’re going after his father!
Taking secret rides in his car
Thought I didn’t know?
He could be your grandfather!
You’re so cheap
You were born to be a slave
I may have offered…
But he didn’t want me!
“Born to be a slave!”
You’re not a slave…
But you can't get what you want!
Why is that?
Exactly!
Tell me!
You keep me in this house…
… to use me as bait!
But when someone takes the bait…
… you can't take it!
That’s what I mean!
I see!
Enter
The country folks are here
Come in
Greetings, Mistress
No need for that
Take your daughter back home
She’s grown up now
Find a decent family and marry her off
Mistress is right
We have other daughters
Might they have the honour…
Your girls are uniquely gifted
I tried one of them
I hesitate to try another!
Didi, let’s go
I know who gossiped to you!
It must be the driver
You’ve worked through the whole Chiao family…
The Seventh Mistress’s new baby…
… must be on your list too
...you must have had the driver too!
I’ve been too kind to her
I’ve spoiled her
It will be hard for you when she’s back home
Kind? Kind?
You want me to tell about your ‘kindness’?
Didi!
What?
Say whatever you like!
Talk to the press!
I can always use the publicity
You think I wouldn’t dare?
Come home!
- Fine - Don’t beat the child
No need to beat her
I’m the one who spoiled her
Just leave
It’s my fault
I’m going…
- Go home - I could spend my whole life here…
… and get nowhere!
Maybe you should get dressed first
You might mess up your hair again
Find me something plain
We have choir practice today
They wouldn’t like anything showy
I don’t understand…
You’re not a Christian
So why join the choir?
You’re so busy all day long
And at night…
… you sit up studying
Look at you…
These two weeks revising for the exams…
… you’ve exhausted yourself
I don’t mean to discourage you…
… but what happens when you graduate?
Miss
You’re still in high school
There’s only one university here
Many graduates can’t find work!
If they do get hired…
… they earn only 50 a month
In a convent primary school…
… bullied by foreign nuns
It’s not worth it!
You think I haven’t thought of that?
I’m taking it step by step
Don’t mind me speaking frankly
I’m just thinking for you
Use the chances you get here
Look around…
… and find someone suitable
You mean Aunt’s friends?
Of course
Her friends…
… are either playboys…
… or old men stocked with concubines
A few are army officers
But the higher the rank…
… the less they mingle with locals
This is Hong Kong
Now I understand!
No wonder…
… you wanted to join the choir
Even though you’re busy
I’ve heard that…
…lots of college students join in too
Your aunt is rich
My old uncle was the rich one
He was one of Hong Kong’s leading tycoons
He left his properties to my aunt
Your uncle was Liang Jiteng?
How did you know?
The nameplate reads “Liang”
I put two and two together
It’s well-known that Liang had a mansion…
… called ‘The White Lodge’
So he was your uncle!
Not my real uncle
My aunt wasn’t his legal wife
But you are her niece
She is she, and I’m me
Aunt
Climb in, I’ll give you a lift
Weilong, you go in front
Hello, Madam Liang
What’s your name?
Lo Siu-Lun
You’re a college student?
Yes
Which year?
Third year
Studying what?
Medicine
And when you graduate?
I want to intern in a mission hospital
Ever thought about further studies abroad?
I’ve thought of it, but I can’t
I have brothers and sisters
I’ll need to support their studies
Money doesn’t matter
It’s talent that’s precious
Weilong …
We’ll hold a garden party next week
Ask your choir friends to come
Thank you, aunt
You’re still children …
You hear of a party …
… and you get excited
Thank you, auntie
Poor thing
She gets hardly any chance…
… to show off her French
Best leave her to it
Are you hot?
I’m fine
Here's the dessert!
All kids love sweets
Thank you, auntie
You prefer chocolate or cheese?
This looks good
Go ahead
I won’t
I put on weight
Enjoy
Thank you
Try it
Really, Hong Kong’s best patissier
Thank you, auntie
Is it nice?
Delicious!
Really?
Then I’ll have a taste
It’s really nice
Thank you for inviting us
You’re welcome
Come visit any time you want
Kitty!
What have you been up to?
Dancing!
You must show us!
I like tennis, but I’m not very good
I could tutor you
Splendid!
I taught Weilong to play
In terms of looks, character and education
How does he compare with you?
We’re different species!
So you admit defeat!
Are you George?
Why has no-one introduced us?
Why are you staring?
Am I like a thorn in your eye?
You are
And one that I’ll never be able to pluck out!
I should keep it as a cherished souvenir
You’re very droll
I’m a fool
Why didn’t I know there was someone like you here?
You should save your sweet talk for my aunt
She’s cross with you
Let’s not talk about her
Let’s talk about us
I could have missed it
Missed what?
Missed this chance
Really!
It’s a real stroke of luck
We may have been born in the same era…
But if I were born 20 years earlier
That wouldn’t be so bad
It’s alright if I were older
But if you were born 20 years before me…
- Then we’d… - That would be…
… just like my aunt and you!
You’ve entertained these boring people all afternoon
Shall we rest for a while?
Now that you mention it
I am a bit tired
So… we sit silently
As if we’re in mourning
When two people sit together…
… do they have to talk?
It would be nicer if we did talk
If you insist…
… I’ll speak to you in Portuguese
“Love is a fire which burns unseen”
“A wound that aches yet isn't felt”
“An always discontent contentment”
“A pain that rages without hurting”
I didn’t understand
Maybe you’re cursing me
Did that sound like cursing?
I wouldn’t dare
I’ll translate it into English for you
Who wants to hear it?
I will anyway
I won’t listen
I’m not brave enough
Actually, it means…
You know how to drink!
Weilong
Find Kitty to play us a tune
The party need livening up
Of course
Chief steward …
Yes, Miss
We have guests coming tomorrow
My aunt would like your chef …
… to show our cooks how to make pastries
Madam Liang’s wish is our command
Please tell your aunt …
… we’ll take care of it
Weilong!
Kitty …
Have you come to see me?
I’m running an errand for my aunt
Don’t go yet
I can’t go back anyway
Aunt is taking tea with Lo
Come in, we can take tea too
That picture of the Virgin Mary…
… was hung there by my mother...
...long ago
She could be herding sheep in Fatima now
You miss her?
I can’t really remember her
My brother probably does
But he doesn’t seem to care much
Actually
I think you came today…
… to see my brother
I came to see you, I love you!
Don’t get tangled up with my brother!
It’s not a good idea
I haven’t got tangled up with him
You haven’t, but he’ll try
What’s the difference?
Weilong
You don’t understand
With mixed-race boys…
… even the best ones tend to be moody
Sometimes even a bit wicked
Mademoiselles
I’m sorry I’ve kept you waiting
Champagne?
Do you drink? You look quite young
How old are you?
Never mind, champagne isn’t strong
It’ll be fine
Wait
You don’t even know how to!
Let me
Madame, thank you
Madame
Champagne?
Fancy a drop, Kuen?
I’m joking
I know you have work
Kitty! Come
My friend’s calling me
What I said…
Don’t forget!
What did you say?
I’m not telling you
I have a surprise for you
Come along!
Sit down
This is your room?
Open it
Look inside
Don’t be scared!
Don’t be scared
I’ve kept him for three years
He doesn’t bite
That was you mother’s?
Yes, Ma’s hairbrush
Do you miss her?
My ma has a boxwood dressing table
There’s a peach-shaped pot on it
Filled with baby powder
Our place in Shanghai…
… is not as big as yours
It’s a three-storey lane house
There’s a calendar with a pretty girl’s picture
Ma always scribbles phone numbers on it
One for the employment agency...
...soy milk store...
...and numbers for my other aunts
My parents’ room is on the second floor
On the third, my brother and aunt have rooms
And my little sister and I share a room
We share a black iron bed
Our bed cover…
… is white with red stripes
I want that black iron bed
Ask your sister to go out…
… so that we can sleep together
Hello?
Uncle!
Hang on
Uh…
Your button
What’s so urgent?
What is it?
Weilong?
She’ll be back soon
This way
Wait a moment!
What took you so long?
Get changed quickly
Uncle Situ needs you
Could I… excuse myself?
No!
I’m exhausted
Who isn’t?
Start the car
“There’s a port about 30km from Rome
It’s called Ostia, built in the fourth century
It was abandoned long ago”
But in the ruins…
…you can still see black-and-white mosaic floors"
In the fourth century, Hong Kong…
… was probably still a rock under the sea
Nowadays there’s a big market for mosaic tiles
It’s because of the climate here
It’s humid and windy
We use mosaics not only as flooring…
… but also for walls and facades
“In fourth century…
Hong Kong was still a rock under the ocean
Now it is a big mosaic customer
Because the weather here is wet and windy
Floors are best paved with mosaic tiles”
Why isn’t Sir Cheng here yet?
There’s a polo contest
And George?
He went with his father
As he always does
It’s not his father …
More the money in his pocket!
He is father’s son
The more squabbles, the merrier
Is she your daughter?
I wish she were
But would she agree to it?
Thank you
Sir, buy some cigarettes?
Those rose-red tiles I chose…
Somehow they look wrong now they’re on the wall
Like a cave of blood, it’s disturbing
Some shopkeepers use little tricks…
… to make their sales
The fact is…
When tiles are fixed in place and grouted…
… their colour will be darker
That’s why they don’t look so good
I was waiting for you to decide for me
But you didn’t come back from Shantou
So I made the decision myself
You’re too…
… impatient
Is that a token of apology?
I like it!
Look at this!
Who’s the impatient one?
We’re not even home yet and you’re handing out gifts!
It fits
Eh…
Miss Weilong
You can’t refuse me this honour
Let me explain
These things… they’re a pair
I can’t possibly separate them
So I give one to your aunt
And the other one to you
One day your aunt’s will be yours anyway…
So it makes no difference
Really
But… it’s too expensive
I can’t accept it
You should never refuse...
… an elder’s gift
All you need to do is say “thank you”
You really haven’t seen the world
Such petty behaviour!
I sincerely thank you
As they say, “Drink and be merry!”
Weilong
Wash your feet, get changed…
… and come down for a brandy!
Don’t catch a cold
Weilong
Come down for a little drink
Here
Thank you
George
Yes?
Have you ever made plans for your future?
Yes, of course
For example, my plan…
… this evening is to see you
As long as the moon is shining
I’m talking about further ahead
I don’t like to think that far ahead
There’s no point, anyway
For example, when my father dies…
Don’t say that!
When my father dies…
… he’ll leave a dozen concubines
And at least that many sons!
Even his favourite won’t get much
So what hope is there for me?
That’s why I never think about it
Have you ever thought about trying to work
...and support yourself?
No
I can’t support myself
Hey!
Here!
Is it sweet?
They’re sweet
Really?
Weilong!
Come and try some!
We grew them ourselves
They’re very sweet
Wonderful!
Sister
Come and try it
Yellow fruit
She says it’s very sweet
Have another one
One more
- Thank you - Wonderful
I need to tell you something
What is it?
I don’t intend to marry
If I did get married, it wouldn’t work out
Until I reach fifty
I’d be a useless husband
I mean it
I’m telling you honestly
Because you’re a nice girl
Don’t waste your time on me
I’m not
Let’s go back up
I will, even if you don’t
I can’t promise you marriage
I can’t promise you… love
But I can promise…
… to make you happy
What kind of talk is this?
I can promise you happiness
Isn’t that the rarest thing in the world?
You’ll make me happy?
You’re torturing me
This isn’t torture
I’m not torturing you
There’ll be a bright moon tonight
What’s wrong?
Are you afraid?
Afraid of me?
I’m not afraid of you
I’m afraid of myself
I’m afraid I’m losing my mind
Don’t be afraid
You’re not losing your mind
You’re not
Not yet…
You tell me all this nonsense
Why do I have to listen?
You were waiting for me
You’re teasing me
Me?
All of you are!
You’re exhausted, Weilong
You need to be happy
Your aunt doesn’t care for you
I can make you happy
Only me
I can
You know
You know everything
I know
I do know
Are you happy?
Weilong, you’re too good
Marry me
Love me
You’re the only one I can’t lie to
I’m sorry
You startled me!
I’m the one to say that!
You made me jump
Good night
What did the Liangs do against your family?
You picked on Didi
And now you pick on Weilong
Listen…
She’s not Didi
Oh dear!
Are you their avenger?
My dear girl…
Don’t get angry
This is a small token
Come on, take it
Where’s your pocket?
You think I care about your money?
What’s that fragrance?
Ni’er!
You usually fight back!
What’s wrong with you today?
Let her hit me
She’s pitiful
What’s going on?
Tell me what’s going on
It’s early, Ni’er was doing the washing
Miss was disturbed by the noise
She lost her temper
Go downstairs
You, come with me
It’s very odd
What’s so great about that Chiao boy?
You want him, she wants him…
I’ve made a big mistake
I should be punished
I’ll serve you for the rest of my life
If you don’t believe me…
Today… I’ll take…
… a vow of chastity
You haven’t offended me
It was Miss
Whether you stay or go
It should be her decision
Miss came to you for help
And Mistress provides her everything
Mistress should have the final say
You see that she’s poor…
…so she needn’t be respected
I treat her as one of my family
If that’s what Mistress says…
Well…
There’s no way out for me
You may go
Miss, your breakfast is here
Weilong
How can you treat me like this?
How will I explain to your father?
I’m sorry, aunt
It’s because I trusted you too much
I wasn’t watchful enough, and this mess
You’re going to ruin me
Aunt
It was my mistake
Nothing to do with you
I’ll return to Shanghai
If people start to gossip…
… and my parents hear of it…
… I swear I’ll take all the blame myself
Definitely, no misunderstanding…
… will be laid at aunt’s door
You plan to go home
That’s well and good
But right now…
… is not the right time to go
I won’t stop you going
I’m ready to hand you back to your father
But aren’t you aware…
… how vicious gossip circulates
Before you even reached home…
… rumours could be spreading
And have reached your father’s ears
It was my mistake, I’ll take the blame
You’ve ruined your prospects
You’ll never marry a decent person
Who can say where you might end up?
There’s nothing I can do about it
Anyway…
I never want to see Hong Kong again
As you wish
Welcome, Mr Situ
Hello
You’re back!
It went well?
Not bad
Did you behave?
No
And did she?
Her?
She did
Behaved herself to death!
Have some soup
Can’t you even keep a good eye on her?
Why are you so angry?
Is she yours or mine?
You think I keep a brothel here?
You can come and go as you please?
How could I?
Your mansion is Hong Kong’s finest
And Miss is your treasure
Then what do you have in mind for my ‘treasure’?
I’m no expert on the Chinese
But I’ve done my research
If Weilong’s family wanted to talk to me…
… it would be to pressure me into marriage
They’d want the whole thing hushed up
Marry her?
Would you marry her?
Don’t you know my answer?
I have no choice
I have no money, I live a cushy life
I was born to be an imperial son-in-law
Dream on!
Which emperor would have you?
So it’s better I don’t get married
Then tell Weilong…
… to forget you
Would she forget me if I told her to?
Don’t quibble
You won’t marry her…
…because she wouldn’t keep you for life!
That isn’t true
Stop pretending
You can’t play the romantic
Who are you looking for?
Er… Ge Weilong
Who are you to come asking?
Weilong has flu, and a fever
We’ve sent for a doctor
Who was that?
Why was he so hostile?
He got here very late yesterday
You woke him, so he’s grumpy
Don’t make a fuss
I’m taking some classmates to the golf course
I said I’d borrow a car
That’s no problem
Very sorry
Service is suspended because of the weather
We apologise for the inconvenience
Service is suspended because of the typhoon
Please wait for further announcements, thank you
Mistress
Miss is back
I see
Wait
Tell her to wash and get changed…
… and then come down for dinner
Uncle is here
Let’s see how much weight you can pull!
Go and have a cigar
Leave us to have a heart-to-heart talk
Did you get a ticket?
There’s a storm, the steamer isn’t going
I need to bother aunt for a few more days
Now we are family
It seems to me…
… that you’re destined to stay here
Destiny is punishing me
I should never have come to Hong Kong
So you’re blaming me…
… for keeping you here?
It’s all my fault
I let aunt down
If you really want to put things right
You should make George submit
And when he does…
… you can drop him
Or have fun with him if you prefer
That is prowess
Letting him go…
… would be too easy on him
Aunt
Me and George…
… are through
That’s because you’ve treated him…
… the wrong way from the start
He’s sure your heart is fixed on him
That’s why he blows hot and cold…
… and doesn’t take you seriously
You should spend more time…
… with other people
He doesn’t care about you
But plenty of others do
Aunt
Thank you for considering my future
But I’ve decided to go home
This again!
You keep talking about returning…
… as if that solves everything!
I’m sorry, aunt
When you came here, you were one person
Now you are a new person
You’ve changed
So your home needs to change too
You think of returning to your old life
But you probably cannot
I know I’ve changed
I didn’t like my old self
But I don’t like what I’ve become either
I want to go back
And become a new person
“To Aunt”
Give it back!
These are my things!
Stuck-up bitch!
Damn you!
You won’t live long!
Bloody hell!
Quick!
I’ll get it from this side, you go around
It’s so big! Quick!
Where’s it from?
Master
It belongs to Master George
Let it go
What’s going on?
It’s mine
That’s my snake
Spoilt brat!
Right!
That’s what I am!
You made the mistake of fathering me
Get out!
You drove my mother out
And now it’s my turn
You’re dreaming!
You invoke your mother?
You have the nerve to call her?
Mum!
Master?
Let it go
I’ll yell if I want to!
Mum!
Daddy, no!
Sorry
Daddy!
Aunt
George doesn’t want to marry
Is that mainly because of money issues?
I have no money
But I could earn some
Earn money?
Unlike you, I won’t use a dead man’s money
I’d rather use my own
A dead man’s money?
You don't even have that!
Will your father leave you money?
I’m still young, I can try
Who wasn’t young once?
You think being young is everything?
We’ll have to see
You’re young, but George still dropped you
At least I was still young when it happened
Not like you…
Long past your prime…
… but your desires are insatiable
You’ll never know real love
As far as I can see…
… the way you look for love is ridiculous
That’s not the whole story
I’m not only ridiculous
I’m also transgressive
How much gossip is there about me?
But what is gossip?
The wider gossip spreads…
… the more it stirs curiosity
It just boosts your prominence
It won’t damage your future one whit
There’s just one thing…
…you need to avoid at all costs
That’s when…
You love someone
And the person doesn’t love you
Tell me
How will you earn money?
I didn’t ask Uncle for a single cent
But he gave me that bracelet, didn’t he?
Ah, this child!
So Uncle pops back into your mind!
He started out being so kind
But you just pushed him away!
As if that bracelet would bite!
If you ask him for things now…
… he won’t know if he should give you sweets or roses
In case Miss rejects him again!
“Too expensive!”
Don’t imagine that because you’re quite pretty
Can manage some conversation…
And know a few English songs…
… that people will shower money on you!
In my opinion…
You’re too thin-skinned, vulnerable…
Too temperamental and too indecisive
You fall prey to your own emotions
Not well suited to this kind of work
I will gradually pick it up
You have a great deal to learn
Aunt
There’s one thing…
Can you do me a favour?
At this point
I can’t just wash my hands of you
What is it?
Aunt, please ask...
...George’s father for permission
I must be properly married
But George himself must agree
The day will come…
… when he needs me
We’ll try
Thank you, aunt
What about Ni’er?
Let her stay
Who would have thought…
… that a sweet kid would grow up to cause such trouble
If things had been different then…
… there would have been other sweet kids…
… and not mixed-race ones, either!
You can dream
Our dream was all too short
If only old Liang had died sooner!
You’re taking your time too!
After you
That bastard!
You fathered him!
You have to swallow the bitter fruit
Fine, I’ll give him to you
Do what you want with him
He could be your driver, your handyman…
Whatever, as long as I don’t have to see him
What if he becomes my nephew-in-law?
Marry your niece?
I’ve seen her
Rather a decent girl
Don’t waste her on him!
You might think it’s a waste
But she dotes on him
The child is set on following him
She even says she’ll support him
And you approve?
I’d feel sorry for her
No matter what
It’s better to keep her in the family…
… than to let her go elsewhere…
… and be bullied by strangers
So there’s no bullying within the family?
Who’d be bullying who?
Of course
Under your watchful eye…
… there’d be no bullying
The young miss says…
… she wants a formal marriage
Then we’ll do it properly
I’d come up with a betrothal gift
And we’d get a dowry in return
You cunning old fox!
We’re all getting old
Tell me
What do you want to do with me?
Marriage
No
I can’t get married
Why not?
Weilong is not good enough?
I’m not good enough
I can’t control myself
Weilong will control you
She can’t
You’ll have to compromise
You want to marry a rich girl?
Your standards are so high!
She has to be rich enough for you to consider
Even you could find that girl…
… she’d be spoiled
She wouldn’t be as easy-going as Weilong
Your freedoms…
… would be curtailed
You need money to enjoy yourself
What’s the use if you can’t enjoy yourself?
Taste the wine
Try one, they’re fresh
This is how they eat them in France
You pick one up…
lean backwards…
Bring your mouth forward…
And elegantly suck it in
It’s certain that…
… after seven or eight years
Weilong’s income will be greatly reduced
When she can’t pay the bills any more…
… you can get a divorce
In British law…
… it’s not easy to get a divorce
The only grounds for divorce are…
… adultery
And finding evidence of that…
… should be easy, shouldn’t it?
Good girl
You’ll finish school next year
You’ll go back to Shanghai?
No
Your diploma will get you a job in Shanghai
Will you go to university?
I’ll get married
To whom?
George
I’m going to college in Canada
My aunt will sponsor you?
As you know, my own family couldn’t afford to
George wants you as his best man
Fine
Come… Let's get ready
Let's start shooting
Bride and groom
Smile!
One more
One, two, three
You prefer Shanghai or Hong Kong?
Hong Kong’s scenery is wonderful
If I could swim
I’d probably like Hong Kong better
I’ll teach you to swim
One, two...
Weilong
Come over for a toast
Coming
This is for you
Thank you, Father
Aunt
Thank you
Cheers
Congratulations
Thank you
Treat her well
Of course
Let’s have lunch
I told you to stay away from him
Now you know what I meant
I’m not afraid of him
But he’s afraid of you
He’s always been an idler
But he’s making an effort for you
Making an effort?
He never tires of climbing…
… from one bed into another!
You don’t understand
We mixed-race people…
… have more hormones than you pure-bloods
I’m the same
An average boy doesn’t satisfy me
How many men have you had?
Believe me, I could have this one right now!
Would you ladies want anything else?
I want you!
From the menu, please
What’s your name?
James
You may go!
You see?
At my beck and call
My brother doesn’t mean it
He was born without any concept of loyalty
I understand
I understand all that
What I don’t understand…
… is why I’m so much in love with him
I think he loves you too
But his way of loving…
… is a bit different from yours
When he falls in love…
… it’s just for a moment
So I had my moment
No-one can rob me of that
But how meek I am
I’m so easily satisfied
What shall I do with all the rest of my life?
There’s no way out
I knew it would come to this
That’s why I didn’t want to marry
I didn’t marry for my sake
I did it for you people
People?
Who else is involved?
No-one, just you
Just you is one too many
So I’m completely superfluous
Now you’re miserable, I am too
Maybe you should let me go
I can let you go too
No
I’ll give you a chance
I want to!
I can’t control myself
Bastard!
Bastards have feelings too
I’m thinking of you
I don’t want to see you suffer
I don’t mind!
But why?
It’s my fate
All right…
Weilong, treat yourself a bit better
I treat myself well
I’m happy
Yes, hit me
You’ll feel better, I can feel better too
There’s a paperweight on Father’s desk
It’s a glass sphere
When I had a fever, the grown-ups let me hold it
To cool my burning hands
Inside the sphere, there are little flowers…
Red ones, blue ones, violet ones
They form rough, geometric patterns
It was very heavy in the hand, that sphere
Very solid, you could rely on it
Uncle is calling, asking for Mistress
Which Mistress?
Be specific
The younger one
The new Mistress
Madam Liang or Mrs Chiao?
Mrs Chiao
You got a wife without spending one cent!
She could well be called Mrs Liang
So you’re my son?
As you like
I can be whatever you want
Why did Uncle call?
He’s going to Shanghai
Business meeting
He needs me to translate
Must be a big trade deal?
I don’t know
Shanghai…
I haven’t been back there for many years
I wonder how much it’s changed
Perfect!
You can go visit your parents
I won’t do that
Must you go?
Does he know that we’re on honeymoon?
Honeymoon…
Uncle seldom asks me to help
I can’t really refuse
Whose ‘uncle’ is he anyway?
He’s ‘uncle’ to all of us!
I want to go to Shanghai too
I’ve never been there
What would you do there?
My English is better than yours
I could come as a translator
You always have people working for you
When have you ever worked for others?
Is he your employer?
There’s an old saying
“A gift demands a like favour”
Ever heard of that?
No
Well, you’re a foreigner
I’m your husband
I’m your wife
We’re two ants tied on the same rope
I won’t let you go
While I’m away…
… you have other amusements
Don’t go to Shanghai
Next time I’ll take you, all right?
I don’t want to go next time
I’ll bring you back some treats
Don’t want
I’ll bring you…
Caramelised chestnuts
Spiced beans
And sesame sweets
Don’t want
Be good
Won’t!
Behave
Won’t!
Fine!
Not fine
This way, please
George
Tell me…
Is Weilong good?
I have nothing to say
If you can’t find fault…
… then she must be good
If she is good…
… what makes her good?
I’m not telling you
You won’t tell me? Tell me!
Not as good as you
It was a serious question! You’re teasing me
Weilong is good in her own way
I’m tired
Bedtime
Master Chiao!
I don’t dare!
Don’t be scared
She can do what she likes and I can’t?
Master Chiao
Mistress told me to stay here…
… to keep an eye on you
Watch me?
Isn’t that exactly what you’re doing?
Get out!
Sister Ni’er
I told you to get out!
Sister Ni’er!
Quiet!
George
Telephone
Young Master is out
Be quiet
Young Master
I don’t want to let Miss down again
Tired?
It was a long day
Let’s take the photo
George
Come on, join the photo
All right, everybody look this way
One, two, three
All right, everyone smile, look cheerful!
One, two, three
Let's go
Scares me!
Weilong, you’re burning
Don’t trick me
When have I tricked you?
Quick, kneel down
I’ll stamp it out
I can see you!
Who’s this?
I can see you
Really, Weilong
I love telling lies
But I’ve never lied to you
I don’t understand it either
Why are you still talking about that?
I’ve never lied to you
Isn’t that true?
No, you’ve never lied to me
Sometimes, though…
If you told me a small lie, I’d be so happy
But you won’t do that
You can’t be bothered
You don’t need me to lie to you
You can trick yourself into being happy
Someday…
… you’ll have to admit that I’m despicable
When that time comes…
… you’ll regret…
…that you sacrificed so much for me
You might get angry enough…
… to kill me
Who can say?
The thought scares me
I went into this willingly, what’s it to do with you?
I can blame everyone, all the time…
… but not you
Anyhow…
The way we divide rights and duties is really unfair
Unfair?
Where does ‘fairness’ come into a relationship?
I love you, girl
Come on, mates
We got one!
Let’s go
Come on, we’re gonna show you a good time
I miss you
Gimme a kiss!
Easy, easy…
She’s my girl
Those drunks…
What do they take you for?
How am I different from those girls?
Nonsense
Fine, I’m wrong
They’re forced into it
I went in willingly
George
It’s New Year’s Eve
Will you give me a gift?
What?
Tell me a lie
You won’t say it, I will
I love you…
… you heartless!