Workers (2020–…): Season 1, Episode 6 - Where is God? - full transcript
The residents there said they heard
something fell with a loud crash.
Your brother lay there for half an hour
before someone passed by
and called an ambulance.
I should have been there with him.
It wouldn't have made a difference.
The doctor said it was intracerebral haemorrhage.
It had nothing to do with the fall.
Luckily he woke up
or he'd have needed surgery.
Mei-feng.
Ask the hospital for their best medicine.
Don't worry about the costs.
Ming-qin, you should know
I won't be able to pay you back.
You don't need to pay me back.
Jun-jie.
Come here.
Kneel down.
Kneel down!
-I said, kneel down! -Mei-feng...
-No, it's OK... -Kneel down!
Kneel down!
Ming-qin, I was fine with using your money before
because the money was for
taking care of your father.
But taking care of Ming-qi
is Jun-jie's responsibility.
From now on, it's Jun-jie's duty
to pay you back every cent you give us.
Jun-jie, kneel here
until your uncle allows you to get up.
You hear me?
Get up.
Get up!
Mum said Dad's not going to recover.
Don't listen to her. Get up.
The doctor said we have to be prepared
because Dad might not get better.
Dad? Mum?
When did you take this photo?
I was about your age when I took that.
When did you have this taken?
What was the occasion?
You look all serious and formal.
This is our wedding photo.
Your dad and I didn't have much money.
We couldn't even throw a wedding dinner.
Our families had dinner together
and that was it.
I'm a lousy husband.
I couldn't afford a wedding dress for your mum.
Even the cheongsam she wore in that photo
was from your grandma.
I promised your mum when I had more money
we'd get a proper wedding shoot.
But I got so busy, I forgot all about it.
I'm sorry, honey.
It's all right.
I'm so out of shape now
I won't look good in a wedding dress.
You've filled out some
but you're still in great shape.
Don't be cheeky. Come and help me.
This is heavy.
Come on.
Come on, sit up straight.
Tell me you're taking pictures.
I could've put on a suit.
Ready? Say cheese.
Why haven't they started the demolition work?
That construction worker and his family
were dragging their feet about moving.
Why are they being difficult?
They still had to move in the end.
So why waste everyone's time?
Who knows what they were thinking?
Thanks to them, this took a whole year.
They're coming.
You're not done moving yet, Chang?
You have our new address, don't you?
Come over for tea sometime.
Yeah, right.
Come visit us one day.
I'm Wu Ying-ming
from Yang Da Construction.
The demolition of this building will now commence
in accordance to Article 36 of Urban Renewal Act
declared on 29th March.
-Hey, where are you going? -I quit!
Do you want Ru-hui to take a photo?
Hey, Chang. Get in!
Come on. I'll drive you to your new place.
What were you thinking?
You shouldn't have walked out on the job.
You have a debt to clear, remember?
It's fine.
I don't want to be the one
tearing your house down.
Someone has to do it anyway.
Yeah, but it won't be me.
Jobs don't come by easy these days.
Don't be wilful.
What are you looking at?
Smitten with my good looks and big pecker?
I'm cool with it. You can scoot closer.
Mind what you say in front of my daughter.
Or I might just punch you.
I'll make you a great son-in-law.
Fat chance!
Sit closer to me.
Have you visited Ming-qi?
His wife said he didn't want us to visit.
Ming-qi may appear carefree and easy-going
but he has a lot of pride.
That's why he wanted so badly to be rich.
Jun-jie, go away!
Go away! Go away, Jun-jie!
-Stop it! -Go away, Jun-jie!
-You're getting the poop everywhere. -Go!
Come back later, Jun-jie.
And draw the curtain. Go on.
All right, you can let go now.
Jun-jie has left.
Come on.
Let me die...
Let me die...
I could hardly make out what you were saying
when you wanted Jun-jie to go away.
But you sound so much clearer now.
I think with some therapy
you're going to get a whole lot better.
He's your son, not some stranger.
Sooner or later
you'll have to let him take care of you.
I might not be able to take care of you forever.
What if I die before you do?
Welcome.
Is this still one-for-one?
It's 40% off for the second drink.
That will be NT$48 in total.
You're not buying me a drink today?
I'm thirsty.
You do look thirsty.
I got you two more.
Don't you feel hot in there?
Are you hungry? Want something to eat?
Are you walking me home today?
Is your dad all right?
Sorry, I keep making you cry.
Give me NT$50's worth of betel nuts.
Hey. What's your name?
Xin-xin.
Xin-xin?
Is it Xin as in "thriving"?
Or Xin as in the name of the bus company?
Aren't those two the same?
Is it Xing as in "gorilla" or "stars"?
It's Xin as in "heart".
So Xin as in a pig's heart?
Hey, don't be mean.
All right.
So...
-Xin-xin. -Yes?
This is temporary for you, right?
Yeah, this is just a temp job.
What are your plans?
My plans?
-I want to go to Japan. -Japan.
Nothing bigger?
I'd like to go to... the US too.
Hell, I don't mean a bigger country.
I mean, bigger plans.
I just want to go abroad.
I see.
What about you?
I don't have any plans in particular.
I have a friend.
He was full of ideas and plans.
And we would...
all get caught up
in his crazy money-making schemes.
We've bought a Phra Phrom statue
raise a crocodile, tried to sell antiques
and even dabbled in the recycling business.
The thing is...
none of it ever worked out.
I only ended up losing money.
He sounds like bad company.
But now that I think back on it
those days were a blast.
I was happy.
Yeah...
those were good times.
Hey, Ming-qin!
Hey, Ming-qin!
Ming-qin, he'll be working with you.
It's OK, I can do the job myself.
Don't be stubborn. No matter how hard you work
you can't do the work of two.
He's your mentor now.
Learn the ropes from him.
-All right? -OK.
What do I do?
Up to you.
Put that down. That's my brother's.
-But he's not here... -Put it down!
You shouldn't be peeing there.
Bloody hell! Why are you peeing here?
Get down here, asshole!
Stay right there!
Thank goodness for the thick soles
of your work boots.
Your wound doesn't look too bad.
You've gotten worse injuries before
but why were you sent to the ER this time?
I heard you were yelling
and carrying on like you were dying.
My co-workers overreacted, that's all.
I've known you a long time.
This is the first time you took off your shirt.
Is this why?
Want me to help?
Are you doing drugs?
Yu's dad was a junkie.
It got so bad he was hallucinating
and screaming at the slightest bit of pain.
Don't wind up like him!
Kick the habit before it's too late!
Does it hurt?
-Hi, Ming-qin. -Hi, Ming-qi.
Hi, Ming-qin.
Hey, Ming-qi.
Are you feeling better?
Ming-qi, you look good.
I made this for you.
It's your favourite.
Our construction site special.
Chicken soup with pickled chilli.
He said he missed your cooking.
She was by the stove for hours making that soup.
She wouldn't even let me have a sip.
She said it's just for you.
Thank you.
Ignore Chang and his nonsense.
How are things at the construction site?
It's so boring without you around.
Oh yeah, we've got a guard dog now.
He's cute. Everyone loves him.
Come see him when you're better.
Here. Have some.
I'll do it.
How is a dog like a phone?
How?
Both have collar IDs.
Collar IDs!
Why are dogs poor dancers?
-Why? -Yeah. Why?
Because they have two left feet.
-Two left feet. -Right...
Oh, you...
Aren't you the funny guy?
I'm glad you're in the mood
to crack jokes even when you're sick.
We've been so worried about you.
The construction site
just isn't the same without you.
There's no laughter there.
That's right
because you're the life of the party.
Ming-qi.
Get well soon.
So you can join us for the photo-taking.
What photo-taking?
Well, Ru-hui wants to take our wedding photos
since we never did take any.
One set will be an outdoor shoot.
Since we both work construction
we thought to take it at the work site.
I've gotten the superintendent's permission.
Yeah.
I'm the best man.
You're all Chang's best men.
Ming-qi, you and Ming-qin too.
OK?
What 's wrong?
What's the matter, Ming-qi?
Where's Mum?
Do you want a candy?
Jun-jie...
Be good to your mum.
Yeah, I know.
I hit your mum.
Go check on her.
Man, this is lame.
You got beaten up by a stroke patient.
It was an accident.
Your dad was having a bad dream.
He didn't know I was there.
He was thrashing around in bed
and I happened to be in the way.
Have some breakfast.
OK.
Mum?
Why don't I quit school?
No way! What are you talking about?
Lin Jun-jie, you'd better study hard
and get into a good university.
You hear me?
But unless you hire a caregiver
you'll have to take care of Dad by yourself.
You'll collapse under the strain of it
and I'll be taking care of the both of you.
I'll still have to quit school.
I'll hire a caregiver.
But we have to give your dad some time
to come to terms with his condition.
He doesn't want anyone else
taking care of him right now.
Can we afford a caregiver?
Yes.
I wonder if your dad saw this coming.
He pawned the title deed
for the land we wanted to leave to you.
So we have the money from that.
But you'll have to rely on yourself now.
We have nothing left to leave to you.
I don't need you to leave me anything.
I'm responsible for my own life.
Do you like it?
Look what they did with the diggers.
Here comes the happy couple!
Come on.
Ladies and gentlemen.
-The happy couple! -Be more ladylike, Mum.
-Take smaller steps. -Music, please!
Mrs Chang, you're super hot today.
My god, that D-cup right there.
What D-cup?
She's at least an F-cup!
She's taken, so too bad!
You're one lucky man, Chang!
Of course! You have good taste.
Oh, you.
Does Mrs Chang keep you up all night?
Where's the music?
Wow, you could give a man a nosebleed.
So this is what you've been hiding
beneath your drab work clothes.
Get a hold of yourself
before you get a stroke.
You can look, but you can't touch.
She's mine!
Yeah, she's yours!
Dad, sit closer to Mum.
Mum, why don't we get started?
We can always take more pictures
when Uncle Ming-qi and Uncle Ming-qin are here.
He must be somewhere peeing.
-Shut the hell up. -What?
All right, let's get started.
OK.
Look over here and smile!
Hey, Ming-qi's here!
The three bozos are back together!
There you are, Ming-qi.
Rolling mountains that go on for miles
Rising high above the ground to keep us safe
Its verdant peaks breaking through the clouds
So that's why you didn't wear
the suit I bought you.
Are you going to sing the whole song?
Look over here and smile!
Ready? Say cheese!
Hey, that's too heavy. I'll take it.
Why did you change out of your wedding dress?
You're the bride today.
I couldn't make green bean soup in that dress.
Damn, we could've helped.
Hey, guys! Mrs Chang made us green bean soup!
Tuck in... help yourselves!
Let's drink a toast to the happy couple.
Chang, have a seat.
Sit down...
Cheers.
Here's to you, Mrs Chang.
Here's to you, Chang.
Monkey, check that temper of yours.
All right.
We're all friends here.
Ming-qin.
The other night at the hospital...
I tried to smother myself
with a pillow.
But it was too hard.
I groaned
and woke up my wife.
I...
I'm pathetic.
I can't even kill myself.
Ming-qin...
can you do something for me?
What is it?
Mei-feng took care of our dad for years.
I can't let her spend the next half
of her life taking care of me.
I know...
you're taking drugs.
Can you give me an overdose?
How long have you known?
I'm your brother.
I'm not that clueless, you know.
We'll work harder on the physiotherapy
and get you the best medicine.
You'll get better, all right?
No.
I want to go...
before I get any worse.
I want to go while I can still talk.
If I get any worse
I'll be an even bigger burden
to Mei-feng and Jun-jie.
I can't do it.
I can't do this myself.
I'm begging you to help me. Please?
One last time.
Please...
Do it for me.
I'll have Mei-feng thank you.
The title deed is still at the pawnshop.
I'll ask her to pass you the money
to redeem it
before the interest snowballs.
When you get the title deed back
you can have it. OK?
Ming-qin.
Here. This is for you and your brother.
Eat here. I'll leave it here for you.
Ming-qi.
Thanks for coming.
-I'll get you some food. -OK.
Ming-qin.
You have to help me.
Please?
Let me think about it, OK?
Don't take too long.
Nine, eight, seven, six, five, four...
Three, two, one!
Happy graduation!
Thank you. Why are you here?
I know your parents can't be here.
So I came.
Hey, cat got your tongue?
Feeling so touched you're speechless?
You know how my dad is.
Are you sure you still want to be with me?
You know what my mum does.
Are you sure you still want to be with me?
Come on, have a grilled sausage.
My treat. Come on...
Chang, what's the occasion?
Why are we getting a treat?
My daughter got into university, I'm celebrating.
Come on, eat all you want.
It's only for today, guys.
Thank you, Chang.
Here, Superintendent.
Where did your daughter get her brains from?
I know it's not from you.
Oh, don't say that.
Here, Chang. Have a cigarette.
I've quit smoking. I'm saving up
for my daughter to study abroad.
I can save NT$3,000 a month.
-NT$3,000. -Yeah.
Smoking is bad for your health and wallet.
You should try for another kid.
Too late for that now.
It's time for you to enjoy life, Chang.
No, it's time to work even harder!
-Have a sausage. -Yeah.
Thank you, Chang.
Thank you, Chang.
Two? Are you sure?
-This is good. -Here, have a sausage.
Thanks, Chang!
Have you got everything?
Take your time. I'll go settle the bill.
Have you thought about...
what I said the other day?
Don't drag this out.
It won't get any better.
I know. I'll handle it.
Give me a bit more time.
Just go in with your shoes on, Ming-qin.
Easy now...
Here.
Mei-feng, I'll do it.
OK, I'll go get some groceries.
Sure.
Come on, Ming-qin!
Wait up, Ming-qi.
Why is the door...
Ming-qin?
Where are they?
Mei-feng, we're out for a walk.
Hey, Ming-qin. I haven't seen you in a while.
Ming-qi, she's talking to you.
Ming-qi, come here and eat
when you're better.
Get well soon.
We'll order the large platter the next time.
Sure. Get well soon, Ming-qi!
Nice, you're out for a walk?
Wait, I'll get you two Scratch 'N Win tickets.
It's OK...
Here.
-How much is it? -No, it's on me.
Try your luck. May you win a prize.
Thank you.
He gave you two Scratch 'N Win tickets.
The first year
you worked with me as an ironworker
we helped to build that building.
We built the one next to it...
last year.
When we were working on that building behind
Jun-jie...
was still in grade school.
Wasn't he?
We've helped to build all these buildings.
It's quite an accomplishment.
It's too bad...
we can't afford
to live in any of them.
I'm glad
Dad taught us to be ironworkers.
And I'm so lucky...
to have you
looking out for me all these years.
You looked out for me when we were kids.
Did I?
Back before Dad had his own factory
he was working at construction sites
and we were always broke.
Dad would tell me to borrow money
from our aunt who worked in a factory.
Whenever I went to her place
our cousin would laugh at me
and call me a beggar.
I went home crying
and told you what happened.
You ran over to their house
and beat him up. Remember?
Ming-qi.
Will you regret this?
The one thing
I'm most thankful for...
is...
having you as my brother.
Ming-qin.
Don't cry.
You'll get me crying too.
You're doing a good deed.
You're saving me.
You're saving my whole family.
Buddha will bless you
with good fortune...
a loving wife...
good kids...
and great health.
Ming-qin...
I want you to be happy.
Thank you...
Thank you.
Ming-qi...
Quan! You have a visitor!
Hell, that was really painful.
-Are you all right? -I'm fine.
It was just a spark.
Wait... what are you doing?
No... no.
Go back to what you were doing.
Take a break. I said, take a break.
Go back to what you were doing.
You hear me?
-Go! -Don't be stubborn!
-You don't be stubborn! -I'll do it!
I'm your big brother!
Go on!
Is it #4 or #5?
I think it's #5.
You think?
How are you going to find the right tree
when I'm gone?
I'll just pay my respects to every tree.
I'll definitely get the right one then.
Don't be going around
paying respects to random strangers.
You'll be the death of me.
Did we get the wrong tree?
No, that's Dad's tree all right.
So did they mistake it for someone else's tree?
Who's that?
Did your dad have a mistress?
Is that kid your half-brother?
I can't believe this!
No. Don't be such a drama queen.
That's the NT$2 million.
What NT$2 million?
That's Clam's wife and his son.
Clam died and left them penniless.
Dad gave them
my NT$2 million lottery-winning receipt.
And you knew all along?
Why didn't you tell me?
Well, you didn't ask.
You saw me yelling at your dad over it.
Why didn't you say something?
You heartless brat! You're heartless!
I'll...
I'll never get the chance
to tell your dad I'm sorry.
Three years later
Were you Ming-qin's girlfriend?
He never had another girlfriend after you left.
Ming-qin took care of me for a long while.
Before he died, he gave me money
to get out of my previous job.
I'm indebted to him.
Did you...
know about his drug habit?
I sort of did...
but it was too late.
I think when he got that jab for his brother
he prepared one for himself too.
something fell with a loud crash.
Your brother lay there for half an hour
before someone passed by
and called an ambulance.
I should have been there with him.
It wouldn't have made a difference.
The doctor said it was intracerebral haemorrhage.
It had nothing to do with the fall.
Luckily he woke up
or he'd have needed surgery.
Mei-feng.
Ask the hospital for their best medicine.
Don't worry about the costs.
Ming-qin, you should know
I won't be able to pay you back.
You don't need to pay me back.
Jun-jie.
Come here.
Kneel down.
Kneel down!
-I said, kneel down! -Mei-feng...
-No, it's OK... -Kneel down!
Kneel down!
Ming-qin, I was fine with using your money before
because the money was for
taking care of your father.
But taking care of Ming-qi
is Jun-jie's responsibility.
From now on, it's Jun-jie's duty
to pay you back every cent you give us.
Jun-jie, kneel here
until your uncle allows you to get up.
You hear me?
Get up.
Get up!
Mum said Dad's not going to recover.
Don't listen to her. Get up.
The doctor said we have to be prepared
because Dad might not get better.
Dad? Mum?
When did you take this photo?
I was about your age when I took that.
When did you have this taken?
What was the occasion?
You look all serious and formal.
This is our wedding photo.
Your dad and I didn't have much money.
We couldn't even throw a wedding dinner.
Our families had dinner together
and that was it.
I'm a lousy husband.
I couldn't afford a wedding dress for your mum.
Even the cheongsam she wore in that photo
was from your grandma.
I promised your mum when I had more money
we'd get a proper wedding shoot.
But I got so busy, I forgot all about it.
I'm sorry, honey.
It's all right.
I'm so out of shape now
I won't look good in a wedding dress.
You've filled out some
but you're still in great shape.
Don't be cheeky. Come and help me.
This is heavy.
Come on.
Come on, sit up straight.
Tell me you're taking pictures.
I could've put on a suit.
Ready? Say cheese.
Why haven't they started the demolition work?
That construction worker and his family
were dragging their feet about moving.
Why are they being difficult?
They still had to move in the end.
So why waste everyone's time?
Who knows what they were thinking?
Thanks to them, this took a whole year.
They're coming.
You're not done moving yet, Chang?
You have our new address, don't you?
Come over for tea sometime.
Yeah, right.
Come visit us one day.
I'm Wu Ying-ming
from Yang Da Construction.
The demolition of this building will now commence
in accordance to Article 36 of Urban Renewal Act
declared on 29th March.
-Hey, where are you going? -I quit!
Do you want Ru-hui to take a photo?
Hey, Chang. Get in!
Come on. I'll drive you to your new place.
What were you thinking?
You shouldn't have walked out on the job.
You have a debt to clear, remember?
It's fine.
I don't want to be the one
tearing your house down.
Someone has to do it anyway.
Yeah, but it won't be me.
Jobs don't come by easy these days.
Don't be wilful.
What are you looking at?
Smitten with my good looks and big pecker?
I'm cool with it. You can scoot closer.
Mind what you say in front of my daughter.
Or I might just punch you.
I'll make you a great son-in-law.
Fat chance!
Sit closer to me.
Have you visited Ming-qi?
His wife said he didn't want us to visit.
Ming-qi may appear carefree and easy-going
but he has a lot of pride.
That's why he wanted so badly to be rich.
Jun-jie, go away!
Go away! Go away, Jun-jie!
-Stop it! -Go away, Jun-jie!
-You're getting the poop everywhere. -Go!
Come back later, Jun-jie.
And draw the curtain. Go on.
All right, you can let go now.
Jun-jie has left.
Come on.
Let me die...
Let me die...
I could hardly make out what you were saying
when you wanted Jun-jie to go away.
But you sound so much clearer now.
I think with some therapy
you're going to get a whole lot better.
He's your son, not some stranger.
Sooner or later
you'll have to let him take care of you.
I might not be able to take care of you forever.
What if I die before you do?
Welcome.
Is this still one-for-one?
It's 40% off for the second drink.
That will be NT$48 in total.
You're not buying me a drink today?
I'm thirsty.
You do look thirsty.
I got you two more.
Don't you feel hot in there?
Are you hungry? Want something to eat?
Are you walking me home today?
Is your dad all right?
Sorry, I keep making you cry.
Give me NT$50's worth of betel nuts.
Hey. What's your name?
Xin-xin.
Xin-xin?
Is it Xin as in "thriving"?
Or Xin as in the name of the bus company?
Aren't those two the same?
Is it Xing as in "gorilla" or "stars"?
It's Xin as in "heart".
So Xin as in a pig's heart?
Hey, don't be mean.
All right.
So...
-Xin-xin. -Yes?
This is temporary for you, right?
Yeah, this is just a temp job.
What are your plans?
My plans?
-I want to go to Japan. -Japan.
Nothing bigger?
I'd like to go to... the US too.
Hell, I don't mean a bigger country.
I mean, bigger plans.
I just want to go abroad.
I see.
What about you?
I don't have any plans in particular.
I have a friend.
He was full of ideas and plans.
And we would...
all get caught up
in his crazy money-making schemes.
We've bought a Phra Phrom statue
raise a crocodile, tried to sell antiques
and even dabbled in the recycling business.
The thing is...
none of it ever worked out.
I only ended up losing money.
He sounds like bad company.
But now that I think back on it
those days were a blast.
I was happy.
Yeah...
those were good times.
Hey, Ming-qin!
Hey, Ming-qin!
Ming-qin, he'll be working with you.
It's OK, I can do the job myself.
Don't be stubborn. No matter how hard you work
you can't do the work of two.
He's your mentor now.
Learn the ropes from him.
-All right? -OK.
What do I do?
Up to you.
Put that down. That's my brother's.
-But he's not here... -Put it down!
You shouldn't be peeing there.
Bloody hell! Why are you peeing here?
Get down here, asshole!
Stay right there!
Thank goodness for the thick soles
of your work boots.
Your wound doesn't look too bad.
You've gotten worse injuries before
but why were you sent to the ER this time?
I heard you were yelling
and carrying on like you were dying.
My co-workers overreacted, that's all.
I've known you a long time.
This is the first time you took off your shirt.
Is this why?
Want me to help?
Are you doing drugs?
Yu's dad was a junkie.
It got so bad he was hallucinating
and screaming at the slightest bit of pain.
Don't wind up like him!
Kick the habit before it's too late!
Does it hurt?
-Hi, Ming-qin. -Hi, Ming-qi.
Hi, Ming-qin.
Hey, Ming-qi.
Are you feeling better?
Ming-qi, you look good.
I made this for you.
It's your favourite.
Our construction site special.
Chicken soup with pickled chilli.
He said he missed your cooking.
She was by the stove for hours making that soup.
She wouldn't even let me have a sip.
She said it's just for you.
Thank you.
Ignore Chang and his nonsense.
How are things at the construction site?
It's so boring without you around.
Oh yeah, we've got a guard dog now.
He's cute. Everyone loves him.
Come see him when you're better.
Here. Have some.
I'll do it.
How is a dog like a phone?
How?
Both have collar IDs.
Collar IDs!
Why are dogs poor dancers?
-Why? -Yeah. Why?
Because they have two left feet.
-Two left feet. -Right...
Oh, you...
Aren't you the funny guy?
I'm glad you're in the mood
to crack jokes even when you're sick.
We've been so worried about you.
The construction site
just isn't the same without you.
There's no laughter there.
That's right
because you're the life of the party.
Ming-qi.
Get well soon.
So you can join us for the photo-taking.
What photo-taking?
Well, Ru-hui wants to take our wedding photos
since we never did take any.
One set will be an outdoor shoot.
Since we both work construction
we thought to take it at the work site.
I've gotten the superintendent's permission.
Yeah.
I'm the best man.
You're all Chang's best men.
Ming-qi, you and Ming-qin too.
OK?
What 's wrong?
What's the matter, Ming-qi?
Where's Mum?
Do you want a candy?
Jun-jie...
Be good to your mum.
Yeah, I know.
I hit your mum.
Go check on her.
Man, this is lame.
You got beaten up by a stroke patient.
It was an accident.
Your dad was having a bad dream.
He didn't know I was there.
He was thrashing around in bed
and I happened to be in the way.
Have some breakfast.
OK.
Mum?
Why don't I quit school?
No way! What are you talking about?
Lin Jun-jie, you'd better study hard
and get into a good university.
You hear me?
But unless you hire a caregiver
you'll have to take care of Dad by yourself.
You'll collapse under the strain of it
and I'll be taking care of the both of you.
I'll still have to quit school.
I'll hire a caregiver.
But we have to give your dad some time
to come to terms with his condition.
He doesn't want anyone else
taking care of him right now.
Can we afford a caregiver?
Yes.
I wonder if your dad saw this coming.
He pawned the title deed
for the land we wanted to leave to you.
So we have the money from that.
But you'll have to rely on yourself now.
We have nothing left to leave to you.
I don't need you to leave me anything.
I'm responsible for my own life.
Do you like it?
Look what they did with the diggers.
Here comes the happy couple!
Come on.
Ladies and gentlemen.
-The happy couple! -Be more ladylike, Mum.
-Take smaller steps. -Music, please!
Mrs Chang, you're super hot today.
My god, that D-cup right there.
What D-cup?
She's at least an F-cup!
She's taken, so too bad!
You're one lucky man, Chang!
Of course! You have good taste.
Oh, you.
Does Mrs Chang keep you up all night?
Where's the music?
Wow, you could give a man a nosebleed.
So this is what you've been hiding
beneath your drab work clothes.
Get a hold of yourself
before you get a stroke.
You can look, but you can't touch.
She's mine!
Yeah, she's yours!
Dad, sit closer to Mum.
Mum, why don't we get started?
We can always take more pictures
when Uncle Ming-qi and Uncle Ming-qin are here.
He must be somewhere peeing.
-Shut the hell up. -What?
All right, let's get started.
OK.
Look over here and smile!
Hey, Ming-qi's here!
The three bozos are back together!
There you are, Ming-qi.
Rolling mountains that go on for miles
Rising high above the ground to keep us safe
Its verdant peaks breaking through the clouds
So that's why you didn't wear
the suit I bought you.
Are you going to sing the whole song?
Look over here and smile!
Ready? Say cheese!
Hey, that's too heavy. I'll take it.
Why did you change out of your wedding dress?
You're the bride today.
I couldn't make green bean soup in that dress.
Damn, we could've helped.
Hey, guys! Mrs Chang made us green bean soup!
Tuck in... help yourselves!
Let's drink a toast to the happy couple.
Chang, have a seat.
Sit down...
Cheers.
Here's to you, Mrs Chang.
Here's to you, Chang.
Monkey, check that temper of yours.
All right.
We're all friends here.
Ming-qin.
The other night at the hospital...
I tried to smother myself
with a pillow.
But it was too hard.
I groaned
and woke up my wife.
I...
I'm pathetic.
I can't even kill myself.
Ming-qin...
can you do something for me?
What is it?
Mei-feng took care of our dad for years.
I can't let her spend the next half
of her life taking care of me.
I know...
you're taking drugs.
Can you give me an overdose?
How long have you known?
I'm your brother.
I'm not that clueless, you know.
We'll work harder on the physiotherapy
and get you the best medicine.
You'll get better, all right?
No.
I want to go...
before I get any worse.
I want to go while I can still talk.
If I get any worse
I'll be an even bigger burden
to Mei-feng and Jun-jie.
I can't do it.
I can't do this myself.
I'm begging you to help me. Please?
One last time.
Please...
Do it for me.
I'll have Mei-feng thank you.
The title deed is still at the pawnshop.
I'll ask her to pass you the money
to redeem it
before the interest snowballs.
When you get the title deed back
you can have it. OK?
Ming-qin.
Here. This is for you and your brother.
Eat here. I'll leave it here for you.
Ming-qi.
Thanks for coming.
-I'll get you some food. -OK.
Ming-qin.
You have to help me.
Please?
Let me think about it, OK?
Don't take too long.
Nine, eight, seven, six, five, four...
Three, two, one!
Happy graduation!
Thank you. Why are you here?
I know your parents can't be here.
So I came.
Hey, cat got your tongue?
Feeling so touched you're speechless?
You know how my dad is.
Are you sure you still want to be with me?
You know what my mum does.
Are you sure you still want to be with me?
Come on, have a grilled sausage.
My treat. Come on...
Chang, what's the occasion?
Why are we getting a treat?
My daughter got into university, I'm celebrating.
Come on, eat all you want.
It's only for today, guys.
Thank you, Chang.
Here, Superintendent.
Where did your daughter get her brains from?
I know it's not from you.
Oh, don't say that.
Here, Chang. Have a cigarette.
I've quit smoking. I'm saving up
for my daughter to study abroad.
I can save NT$3,000 a month.
-NT$3,000. -Yeah.
Smoking is bad for your health and wallet.
You should try for another kid.
Too late for that now.
It's time for you to enjoy life, Chang.
No, it's time to work even harder!
-Have a sausage. -Yeah.
Thank you, Chang.
Thank you, Chang.
Two? Are you sure?
-This is good. -Here, have a sausage.
Thanks, Chang!
Have you got everything?
Take your time. I'll go settle the bill.
Have you thought about...
what I said the other day?
Don't drag this out.
It won't get any better.
I know. I'll handle it.
Give me a bit more time.
Just go in with your shoes on, Ming-qin.
Easy now...
Here.
Mei-feng, I'll do it.
OK, I'll go get some groceries.
Sure.
Come on, Ming-qin!
Wait up, Ming-qi.
Why is the door...
Ming-qin?
Where are they?
Mei-feng, we're out for a walk.
Hey, Ming-qin. I haven't seen you in a while.
Ming-qi, she's talking to you.
Ming-qi, come here and eat
when you're better.
Get well soon.
We'll order the large platter the next time.
Sure. Get well soon, Ming-qi!
Nice, you're out for a walk?
Wait, I'll get you two Scratch 'N Win tickets.
It's OK...
Here.
-How much is it? -No, it's on me.
Try your luck. May you win a prize.
Thank you.
He gave you two Scratch 'N Win tickets.
The first year
you worked with me as an ironworker
we helped to build that building.
We built the one next to it...
last year.
When we were working on that building behind
Jun-jie...
was still in grade school.
Wasn't he?
We've helped to build all these buildings.
It's quite an accomplishment.
It's too bad...
we can't afford
to live in any of them.
I'm glad
Dad taught us to be ironworkers.
And I'm so lucky...
to have you
looking out for me all these years.
You looked out for me when we were kids.
Did I?
Back before Dad had his own factory
he was working at construction sites
and we were always broke.
Dad would tell me to borrow money
from our aunt who worked in a factory.
Whenever I went to her place
our cousin would laugh at me
and call me a beggar.
I went home crying
and told you what happened.
You ran over to their house
and beat him up. Remember?
Ming-qi.
Will you regret this?
The one thing
I'm most thankful for...
is...
having you as my brother.
Ming-qin.
Don't cry.
You'll get me crying too.
You're doing a good deed.
You're saving me.
You're saving my whole family.
Buddha will bless you
with good fortune...
a loving wife...
good kids...
and great health.
Ming-qin...
I want you to be happy.
Thank you...
Thank you.
Ming-qi...
Quan! You have a visitor!
Hell, that was really painful.
-Are you all right? -I'm fine.
It was just a spark.
Wait... what are you doing?
No... no.
Go back to what you were doing.
Take a break. I said, take a break.
Go back to what you were doing.
You hear me?
-Go! -Don't be stubborn!
-You don't be stubborn! -I'll do it!
I'm your big brother!
Go on!
Is it #4 or #5?
I think it's #5.
You think?
How are you going to find the right tree
when I'm gone?
I'll just pay my respects to every tree.
I'll definitely get the right one then.
Don't be going around
paying respects to random strangers.
You'll be the death of me.
Did we get the wrong tree?
No, that's Dad's tree all right.
So did they mistake it for someone else's tree?
Who's that?
Did your dad have a mistress?
Is that kid your half-brother?
I can't believe this!
No. Don't be such a drama queen.
That's the NT$2 million.
What NT$2 million?
That's Clam's wife and his son.
Clam died and left them penniless.
Dad gave them
my NT$2 million lottery-winning receipt.
And you knew all along?
Why didn't you tell me?
Well, you didn't ask.
You saw me yelling at your dad over it.
Why didn't you say something?
You heartless brat! You're heartless!
I'll...
I'll never get the chance
to tell your dad I'm sorry.
Three years later
Were you Ming-qin's girlfriend?
He never had another girlfriend after you left.
Ming-qin took care of me for a long while.
Before he died, he gave me money
to get out of my previous job.
I'm indebted to him.
Did you...
know about his drug habit?
I sort of did...
but it was too late.
I think when he got that jab for his brother
he prepared one for himself too.