Banana Paradise (1989) - full transcript

Liu Chin-Yuan

Diarrhea, you?

What's wrong? You too?

You have to keep it a secret.

What is it?

If I say anything I will turn into a dog.

I brought the Banana from
Taiwan for your Lieutenant.

Banana from Taiwan?

It means the troops will move soon.

I heard there're lots of bananas in Taiwan

but I don't know what it looks like.



Like your dick.

Really?

Yes.

I heard it's really big,

but it shrinks if you boil it in the water.

It must be juicy.

Of course. And sweet.

Is it good?

Yes.

Te-Sheng. Bring some salt.

Lieutenant wants a mouth rinse.

A mouth rinse...

Salt.

Where did you get the salt?



None of your business.

I want some too.

You want to rinse your mouth?

Don't forget the name calling later.

Yes. Yes. Go.

Door Latch... Door Latch...

Hell.

Door Latch... Door Latch...

What?

I have to go. What about you?

Why are you leaving?

I am leaving with the troops.

Where's my money.

You promised my dad to find
a pharmacist to teach me.

What about now?

The money is not enough for a teacher.

But I've started reading medical books!

I am leaving.

You can have the buns.

Remember, your mom wants you
to take care of yourself.

My dad said if I go back,

he'll beat me to death.

Why are you crying?

At ease.

Attention.

- Wu Cheng-Jung.
- Here.

- Chen Guang-Yin.
- Here.

- Hsu Fu-Chan.
- Here.

- Su Ming-Fu.
- Here.

- Wu Ming-Luen.
- Here.

- Lin Hsin-Wei.
- Here.

- Wu Bo-Lian.
- Here.

- Chang Te-Sheng.
- Here.

- Chou Shi-Lin.
- Here.

- Hsu Chi-Erh.
- Here.

- Wang Chin-Jung.
- Here.

Ho Chiu-Mei.

Ho Chiu-Mei.

Ho Chiu-Mei!

What the fuck?

Just answer.

Will you really become a girl,

with a girl's name?

Do you know what I'm saying?

Buns.

Here.

Come here.

Go

Go

The liutenant said we are going to Taiwan now.

You know they have huge bananas in Taiwan.

There are red, white, and black bananas.

Big and juicy.

You choked when you eat it.

How far is it?

Not far.

Next time, you have to pick a better name for me.

Sure.

When we...

Te-Sheng...

Te-Sheng...

What the fuck!

Chang relapsed.

Ask Tso Fu-Kuei to come here.

Ok.

Tso Fu-Kuei.

Tso Fu-Kuei.

Go see the playwright.

Liu Chin-Yuan called you.

Put your pants on.

Who is he?

Sir.

He's probably from the entertainment division.

Ridiculous.

Te-Sheng...

Te-Sheng...

What?

Help me.

Bring me a piece of cloth.

Hurry.

Ok. Now he won't bite his tongue.

Do you want to die? Why do you wear this?

The troop leader wants me to act on stage today.

I worry I won't have time to change.

Shit. What do you know about acting?

But the leader said I need
to pull the curtain once started.

Do we have curtains?

No.

But the captain said I need to practice.

It's useful in the future.

Damn...

Listen.

The playwright is sick and he needs rest.

Go help to set up the props.

If we do well, maybe I can paint the background,

and you can prepare the props.

I can't stay in the kitchen forever.

Understand?

Yes.

Let's go.

I will iron the costumes

Bring the basket, chairs and table

to the stage, ok?

Yes.

Good.

Don't mess up.

They are numbered, ok?

Ok.

They are numbered.

Never loose a gun

If we lose one, we lose our heads.

Understand?

Understand.

Really?

Yes.

A real gun.

Stand up.

Attention.

Sit down.

Come... Cover me.

I want to change.

Where is it?

I am going to the stage.

Ok.

You don't need to check.

What you want is right here with me.

Number one.

You underestimate our army.

Underestimated?

You...

Stay away from me.

Stay away from me.

One more step and I will shoot you.

Gun?

The gun...

Fu-Kuei. What is this?

That's the key to the drawer.

I'm afraid I'll loose it.

So I locked it in the drawer.

What are you doing?

Stay away. I will shoot.

I'm dying.

It's raining heavily.

Blood.

Blood...

Mistress!

Mistress!

Somebody.

Let's go. Hurry.

Help!

So much blood...

She is gone.

Mistress!

Mistress...

He's dead.

One, two. One, two.

Drop your guns.

Don't move.

Drop your guns.

Which troop do you belong to?

I'm not in any troop.

I'm with the entertainment division.

Come...

Stop.

It's raining.

Give it to me.

Be careful.

How did the performance go?

Don't mention it.

We fought the communists back home,

and we acted the fights here.

Fucking communists.

Deeply connected.

It can't be too good.

We're going in.

Ok.

Do you feel better?

Fine. I can eat noodles now.

Fuck.

How can I forget?

Fuck.

Where's my meat?

Rotten.

Fuck.

To go for wool and come back shorn.

It's meat. Not wool.

Whatever. Throw it away.

Mr.Playwright don't have gourmet's luck

Look at yourself. Go clean up.

There's no hurry.

Wash yourself.

It's raining.

Fuck.

The soup is hot.

Here...

Soup, captain.

I put some shrimp in it.

Great. Let's have some.

We need two more servings.

Who has money to chip in?

Chip in for what?

I want to buy, too

What are you buying? Count me in.

Ms.Wu.

I am trying to buy a pant.

Do you want to chip in?

Let her in. She can buy the crotch.

Look. It's like ironing.

You want to wear this to the market?

It's my turn today. Of course I am wearing.

You wore it to sleep when it was your turn.

Fuck.

If I have to work in the kitchen,

I have to make it big there.

What is this?

Medicine for your fungal infection.

For my face?

Yes.

Give me your coin.

And take one yourself. There's a festival today.

We can feel important with money in our pockets.

Fu-Kuei.

Money...

Where is it?

Up there.

Take it.

Careful.

I killed an ant.

It's bad luck to be killed by money.

Give me.

Hell. What kind of road is this?

It's watery.

I told you not to wear new trousers.

Fuck. Stop fooling around.

What are they playing?

The Farewell My... my coins?

Fuck you coins. I can read.

It's Farewell My Concubine.

Concubine...

What are they playing?

I never seen this in my hometown.

Let's hear them sing.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Ah Chiu, Ah Yong.

Hurry up.

The captain is waiting.

Captain, like to smoke?

No.

Captain. Eat one...

What are these?

Betel nuts.

Betel nuts...

It's tasty. A little spicy.

Is it good?

Is it good?

Take one.

It's fine. It's good.

Good.

You don't need to pay.

Try one.

Try one.

This is for you.

I will be right back.

Door Latch.

Betel nuts. It's good.

Captain...

Nakasi?

What is it?

It's drinking and singing...

I like drinking.

You like it?

I like drinking.

Hostess. Hurry.

Welcome.

Come help.

Ok. Here.

I am dizzy.

- We want to drink.
- Sit down.

- You're not coming?
- We are having the Nakasi.

- Ok.
- You're dizzy.

Guests are here. Get ready.

Don't tell anybody we are here.

There's a war going on. I'm going to check.

Excuse me. Thanks. Excuse me.

Welcome.

Any mail for us?

No. No mail.

Wait there and see if the postman will come later.

You can sit over there.

Are you ok?

Drink some water.

Stop. Stop...

What's wrong?

I don't know what you are singing.

Let me sing.

Let me sing.

Listen to me.

With a gun slinging over my shoulder.

My shoulder...

With a gun slinging over my shoulder.

With a grenade hanging on my chest.

I puff up my chest.

Another one.

Another one.

I want to sing a song called "Home".

Homo.

Home!

Homo.

My fellow, please go to war.

And join the army.

Ever since the Japanese took over,

we have been bullied.

Where's he?

What's wrong with the playwright?

Is Liu Chin-Yuan your real name?

Why would I lie?

How long have you known him?

You mean the playwright?

I met him in the army.

Nonsense.

He told us that you met in Tianjin.

Whe... Where? Tianjin?

I have never been to Tianjin.

Why did you tell him these things?

Why did he say that?

Are you joking?

We have been paying attention
to your name in Tianjin.

We think you are a communist.

A communist? That's no true.

I would be killed.

Didn't you once say

you have ties with the communists?

I said...

Last month,

you went out with him, Chin Te-Kung
and Tso Fu-Kuei.

And you bought a pair of pants together.

Tso Fu-Kuei didn't go.

Tso Fu-Kuei didn't go...

Sir. He's clean.

We are just friends taking care of each other.

Fine. Caring is good.

But you have to know your limits.

And stop when you can.

Like now,

if you keep lying,

I can't take care of you.

I didn't lie to you.

What's your name?

My name?

Liu Chin-Yuan.

I think a lot of people know about this.

We can never be too careful.

Now Mr. Chang has been arrested.

Liu hasn't done much offense,

so we allow him to turn himself in.

Now he will testify in front of us.

He doesn't read very well.

So he will repeat after me.

Liu. Stand up.

Stand up.

I, Liu,

was once a member of the Soviet Youth Group.

I, Liu,

was once a member of the Soviet You group.

It's Youth not You.

It's Youth not You.

When can we start eating?

This is not over yet.

Everyone must be careful.

Te-Sheng.

Time to eat, Te-Sheng.

How come you are a spy?

And you swear.

What is Soviet?

Who is Soviet?

I don't know him.

Te-Sheng. Eat.

Tso Fu-Kuei.

Tso Fu-Kuei.

Come, accompany me to the toilet.

Tell me,

who gave you this name?

What?

Tso Fu-Kuei.

It's not your real name!

You are so stupid.

You know nothing.

I heard Liu told them everything.

Everything about you.

You are in big trouble.

Me?

Who else?

You are so stupid.

Fu-Kuei sounds fine,

but why Tso (means communist)?

You could have used other last name,

but you picked Tso.

No wonder they think you are a spy.

Don't go.

Wait for me.

Te-Sheng.

Te-Sheng.

Te-Sheng...

Te-Sheng...

Te-Sheng...

Te-Sheng...

Te-Sheng...

Te-Sheng...

Liu is illiterate.

Why do you want him to sign?

Just put a thumb print.

We need to write a report.

Fine. Fine.

Liu Chin-Yuan. Tso Fu-Kuei.

Liu Chin-Yuan. Tso Fu-Kuei.

They ran away.

They ran away? Damn it.

They will be executed.

Go look for them. I will report.

Ok.

Liu Chin-Yuan, Tso Fu-Kuei.

Liu Chin-Yuan.

Tso Fu-Kuei.

Liu Chin-Yuan. Tso Fu-Kuei.

Liu Chin-Yuan. Tso Fu-Kuei.

Liu Chin-Yuan. Tso Fu-Kuei.

Liu Chin-Yuan.

Tso Fu-Kuei.

Liu Chin-Yuan. Tso Fu-Kuei.

Help!

Somebody help!

Help me!

Help!

Help me!

- Take it.
- Help!

Hold!

Hold!

Hold him!

Hold him!

Hold him!

The medicine will be ready soon. Stay with me.

Hold him.

I am getting the medicine.

Here.

Open his mouth.

Open it!

Open it.

Hurry.

Stay here, don't go.

You promised to take care of me.

Don't go.

Look, the letter is here.

You have a job now.

Hold on. You can't give up.

Li Chi-Lin...

Li Chi-Lin...

Help!

Help!

Wake up.

Hit him.

Wake up!

Help!

Somebody help!

Help!

The people from the coffin shop came by.

I don't have money to thank you.

It's fine.

How did you get a job in Taiwan?

My brother helped.

Someone wanted him
to watch the bikes at the theater.

He wouldn't.

I said I could go.

He said no.

because his classmate promised to find him a job.

He was waiting for the letter.

The letter is here now.

But there's no use.

Be good.

Your brother is probably waiting for you.

Eat something before you go.

Excuse me...

Are you Mr.Yang?

Yes.

The letter.

Li Chi-Lin?

Yes. Yes.

We have been waiting for you for a long time.

We're sorry.

We came once we received the letter.

But he had to do take care of other matters,

and he was ill, so we are late.

Sorry.

It's ok.

But...

Mr. Li looks young.

This letter reminds me of Mr. Dai.

Are you in the same class with Mr. Dai?

in the University?

He...

Don't worry.

Bring the stools for the guests.

Hurry.

- Don't cry.
- What's the matter?

He doesn't feel well these days.

Diarrhea.

Sorry.

Come.

Come.

Sorry.

- Take the luggage.
- Yes.

Wait, Mr. Li.

Have you eaten?

Yes.

Ok. Take him to the office

and introduce him.

I'll meet you later.

Ok.

Hurry!

Mr. Li.

Here.

Let me take it.

Let's go.

Mr. Yang.

Thank you.

- You're welcome.
- Thank you.

- Chang, take care of them.
- Yes.

What's wrong?

The kid's poop.

That's disgusting.

This will be an easy job for you.

You are hired temporarily.

Every part is important.

We need a lot of military components.

in different items and big number of oder.

America is not being cooperative.

America... English?

People who don't know think America is our ally.

Hey, this way.

Your job is important.

You have to be discrete and careful.

OK?

Miss Liu.

Let me introduce you a new colleague.

Mr. Li Chi-Lin.

He graduated from the Fujen university
from Beiping.

Show him around the area,

be nice to him.

Of course.

I forgot to tell you.

Miss Liu is the sweet heart

for all men in the office.

Sir.

Mr. Li is sweating.

This bag is broken.

I think...

You better explain the work to him.

Close the door.

Wait.

Listen to Miss Liu.

The alphabet,

terms and number are written clearly.

And this...

This is...

This form...

is for the aircraft supply orders.

Don't worry.

I think it's really easy for you.

Let's get off work. See you tomorrow.

Go home.

Why weren't you home for dinner?

We received food supplies today.

It's all written in English!

The forms looks complicated

but you only need to make a few checks.

These checks have to be correct!

They are sending these to America!

I'm scared.

Look!

Just check the old forms,

and copy to the new ones.

You can ask your colleague to double check.

Don't order a screw when they need a canon.

That's all!

I am not doing it.

I am leaving tomorrow.

Where are you going?

We agreed

to split the salary.

Hey, have you showered yet?

If you want to use the water, go now.

Right away. Thank you.

You're welcome.

Don't be upset. Study it.

Do you want to wash your feet?

Let's take a bath.

Be good.

Be good.

Don't think too much.

Leave if you want to,

You can do laundry for bachelors.

or do sanitor.

You will survive.

What about this?

You can pretend sick tomorrow,

and I can go instead.

Excuse me. Where is Miss Liu?

There.

Thanks.

You scared me.

Sorry to have scared you.

Sorry...

What do you want?

I am Mrs. Li.

He's having a bad cough.

He's afraid to delay the work,

so he sent me here to help.

What the hell...

This is the forms for orders.

The categories are clear.

Just put checks.

Yes.

This is about radars. Take a look.

Excuse me... Miss Liu...

Excuse me...

I don't understand this column.

I just explained it to you.

These are codes for the bombs.

Thank you.

Excuse me. What is this?

These are tires for the planes.

What about this?

The cord on the engine.

Cord...

Yes.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Good news. We have a dictionary!

Stand still.

Listen.

This is the code for the propeller.

This is the tire for the planes.

And this is the cord.

Study it. Here.

I will make dinner.

Make a stroke, half circle and drag.

Half a circle and a stroke.

Li Chi-Lin...

Li Chi-Lin...

You come alone?

Come. Let me take you home.

Let's wipe your butt.

Don't cry.

Be good. Almost done...

Don't cry.

Ok... Done...

Here.

Ok... Done...

Here. Here.

Right here.

Here.

How much?

Eight cents.

I got it.

Come.

Here we are.

Miss Liu.

Introduce us.

Introduce us.

She is my godsister.

God sister!

She is the super star in the theater troop.

She is here to check out

all the young aviators here.

Welcome.

Miss Liu.

Please introduce us

Guys

never go away.

It's you!

Why are you here?

I have a letter for you.

Your brother is looking for you.

See? I am a busybody.

I feel bad about the brothers
can't find each other.

It's dripping here.

So I put the letter in my bag,

and then I met him!

Right here!

It's all true.

Who is Chen Te-Sheng?

My brother from hometown.

Do you have another name?

No... no.

- Just like him...
- Ah! A rat!

Don't be afraid.

Miss Liu always overreacts.

There are always rates in Japanese old house

I will shoot them if I see one.

How come your name is Door Latch?

It's a nickname...

I was young...

Chinese have the worst nicknames.

Do you know what people called me?

What?

Breasty.

If I am still using the name,

everyone will be happy.

Let me show you around.

Let's go.

I saw your play in Taichung. It was great.

Thank you.

When are you leaving?

Right away.

That's too bad.

Thanks god.

You can explain things in different ways.

Did Yang ask you anything?

Didn't I tell you that

Miss Liu pretended she saw a rat

and told a joke?

She was helping you.

We have to thank her.

Give this to her.

She doesn't need that.

I will thank her directly.

We don't have anything else.

The watch is broken.

It's not moving.

Miss Liu.

You smoke?

Did you stop me just for this?

No.

She wanted me to thank you.

She?

Your wife?

You are so shy.

Hop on.

Come.

Don't lean on me.

I knew you are bad.

You are too shy for a college graduate.

You can fool others, but you can't fool me.

We can clear things out
in front of our supervisor.

Does it hurt?

Coward.

Come visit me tomorrow night.

I'll be waiting.

Remember, tomorrow night.

Be careful.

Your husband goes on business trips a lot.

Put an eye on him.

If I find out I will skin him alive.

Miss Liu.

Come, Miss Liu.

Have a bowl.

Thank you.

Nobody's here.

Miss Liu.

Miss Liu.

I have to go.

- See you later.
- So soon?

Catch.

Thanks.

What a slut.

Shush!

Are you going out?

Mr.Yang is still away?

He's still in Taipei.

Help! Help!

Somebody's in my room! Help!

Help!

Help!

Help!

Help!

The guy is with me! He's with me!

A man is in my room! Help!

Help!

A man is in my room! Help!

Help!

What are you doing?

There's a thief! Let's go look.

A thief?

Yes!

He's sick. We better go back now.

It's too dark to see.

It's a thief.

Somebody will find out some day.

Our reputation is at stake.

Go to the office and see if everything is settled.

Leave a note.

Forget the salary.

We leave as soon as you get out of work.

Leave?

Where are we going?

To your brother.

Miss Liu,

thank you for helping.

We are sorry to bring you trouble.

It's okay.

It's hot, time to go.

I puff up my chest.

Stop cooking, Captain.

The guests are leaving. Come out.

Ah-Hsiang will be unhappy.

Ok.

Come, Captain.

Ok.

A-Chen.

This is for you.

Mrs. Banana...

Mrs. Banana

You are so nice to me.

If I go home,

I will carry you with a sedan chair.

Yes.

Sedan chair.

One by one

I'll carry you to Shandong.

Shandong. You know?

Shandong?

Yes! Shandong!

And we...

Hell.

Fuck you.

Fuck me?

Fuck me

We can drink with bowls in Shandong

Big bowls, do you know?

I know.

If I go to Shandong,

I will bring you a basket of bananas.

Understand?

Yes.Yes.

I do.

Give him something better.

Banana is too cheap!

It's the speciality of Taiwan!

This is not tasty!

Nonsense!

You know nothing about cooking!

I am the best cook.

You're drunk.

Hurry. Finish the meal.

Let's go watch Taiwanese opera later.

OK.

Watch the local opera.

It's called Taiwanese opera.

You like to talk rubbish.

My bad. Buttuns up.

Excuse me.

Is Li Chuan-Hsiao here?

No. Come on the other day.

Thank you.

Have some tea.

Thank you.

This is a cute baby.

How lovely.

This is the rent.

Thank you.

We have the same custome in hometown.

My brother is the top.

He can row, sing, drum and draw.

He can do everything.

Run to the streets.

Bang! Bang!

And fight with the enemies.

They drop their bullets and supplies.

Our troops move forward.

Singing and walking into the village.

How joyful.

Singing and walking into the village.

With a gun slinging over my shoulder.

With a grenade hanging on my chest.

I puff up my chest.

March forward like a brave tiger.

Don't worry, brothers!

Run to the streets.

Bang! Bang!

And fight off the enemies.

They drop their bullets and supplies.

Where did you go, Captain?

Come in.

It's cooler upstairs.

The kids are asleep.

Ah-Chen made your bed. Go to sleep.

Ah-Chen.

Ah-Chen.

Ah-Chen.

Ah-Chen.

Ah-Chen.

Captain!

Captain!

Captain!

- What's wrong?
- Captain.

Captain?

Captain!

Captain!

What's wrong?

Captain!

What's wrong?

Are you okay?

You were dreaming.

You scared me.

You let me drink too much. I'm drunk.

You know what?

You scared us!

Stop. Stop...

Stop. Stop...

You step on me.

It's that one.

Walk along this path

and turn at the corner.

Ok. Thank you.

Te-Sheng.

Te-Sheng.

Door Latch!

Door Latch!

Door Latch!

Te-Sheng!

Door Latch!

Te-Sheng!

Te-Sheng!

Who's she?

Who's she?

- She is...
- A-Chen!

Make some tea!

Tea.

Who's she?

Captain, the guests are here.

Bring them inside.

Let me carry this for you.

Come in! Please come in!

Te-Sheng.

Te-Sheng.

Have some tea.

That Captain is close to us.

He's a very nice guy.

Understand?

It's very hot here.

How do you know she's not a spy?

She's not.

She must have been sent from the military.

I don't think so.

She's really nice to her baby.

She wipes his butt and takes care of him.

Spies are actors.

You've been fooled.

Just watch out.

Don't get caught.

Be careful.

Don't worry, Captain.

They can live here

It's totally fine with us.

We will take care of them.

Don't worry.

Thank you so much.

No at all.

Sir.

Feel free to stay here.

I am not scared.

Lunatic, fuck!

Don't worry. He's drunk.

What are you doing?

He's drunk since last night. Leave him.

Watch your mouth.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Country bumpkins

Eat bananas with skins.

Eat bananas with skins.

He's still drunk.

Understand?

It's raining heavily.

Take the blankets.

The diner is almost ready. Understand?

Yes. Thanks.

Ah-Chen. Wash the vegetables.

Put it down.

This family is so nice.

I'll go to work with them tomorrow.

You should find jobs, too.

We can't live here for free. We have to pay rent.

What did your brother tell you?

Nothing.

I think he's sick.

Be careful.

Break time! Dessert, everyone.

Ok.

Come.

Have some cold drinks.

The sun is burning.

It's so hot.

You don't have to button up.

Hurry. Move!

Hurry up, young man!

Move!

Move!

So slow.

Fuck...

Beat him.

Where are you going?

Where are you going?

We are leaving.

Ok, leave.

Don't just cry.

They really hurt my leg.

The girl's a communist spy,

and I can't go home.

You know?

My dad gave me three silver coins when I left.

There's nothing left at home.

Stop shaking.

It's fine.

I will bring you home

after I kill my supervisor.

When he was showering,

I saw him with a red cloth.

He is a fucking Communist spy.

Hell.

I will bring him down.

Damn...

I saw the guy fell.

His leg was bleeding.

But I can't give him my money.

Stop crying.

Don't cry.

You two,

one cries during day, the other cries at night.

Shame on you!

Hurry!

Pour the water.

Ah-Chen. Let's get married.

What are you talking about?

We're running out of time.

Ah-Chen!

Let's get married...

Let's get married...

Dad.

Dad.

Dad.

Damn.

What are you doing? Te-Sheng!

I am getting married...

Te-Sheng... What are you doing?

What are you talking about?

Sir.

Te-Sheng.

What happened?

He said he's want to marry me.

Bastard.

Ah-Hsiang!

Stop running!

I can't believe it.

It's outrageous!

Fuck. I can't hold my temper.

What happened?

It's the Captain.

Ah-Hsiang is so nice to him.

But he bullies his daughter.

He wants to marry her.

Bastard.

He looks nice.

You never know.

I can't believe it.

So rude!

No way. Captain is nice.

You are just a kid. You know shit.

You can't be nice to anyone now.

Don't cry, you are safe.

We were nice to him, but he fooled us.

Stop!

Stop!

Don't run!

Pass it, it's useless to be angry

I know.

Time to eat.

Don't move.

Stop!

Don't move.

Stop!

Li Chuan-Hsiao.

Stop!

Don't run.

Li Chuan-Hsiao.

Stop!

Li Chuan-Hsiao.

Don't run.

Stop!

What's wrong?

Sorry to bother you.

Tell Commander.

Yes sir.

It's the Captain.

Why is he bleeding so much?

What's wrong with him?

He's crazy.

He said our supervisor is a spy.

And then he poisoned him.

During dinner,

he wanted to shoot him.

Ok. Stop.

What happened?

Let's help him first.

Ok. Let's bring him there.

Something's wrong outside.

Let me check.

Stay .

We're unwelcome here.

We leave tomorrow.

Rest here.

What happened?

What happened?

Ah Hsiang. How could you?

Why did you beat him up?

I didn't do it.

- Then what happened?
- Attention!

Good evening, Commander!

Li Chuan-Hsiao.

What did you do?

What happened?

Don't kick him.

Wait...

Please...

Let him finish this meal

before you take him away.

- Please...
- Hurry.

Don't worry, Captain.

These are your favorite dishes.

Eat.

Ah-Chen. Come eat with him.

Eat.

Eat.

Mother.

Mother.

I miss you.

- Mother.
- Don't be scared...

I miss you so much... mom...

- Don't be scared...
- Mother.

I miss you.

Sir, this man has problems.

He is insane.

There is no point to arrest him.

Can you leave him here.

What was he saying?

Commander...

He meant

he's crazy.

Hurry. Captain's bleeding!

Te-Sheng.

Te-Sheng.

What's wrong?

Te-Sheng.

You can't go mad!

Te-Sheng.

You took me here to eat bananas.

I don't want bananas anymore.

Damn it! You promised you would bring me back.

Te-Sheng.

I want to go back!

Te-Sheng...

Let him finish the meal.

Let him sit over there.

Let him sit over there.

Te-Sheng...

Ah-Chen. The bowl.

Hurry.

Here. Just eat.

They are plenty more.

Tale it easy. Eat up.

Ok. Enough.

We are going back.

Yes, sir.

Let's go.

Here. Just eat.

They are plenty more.

Take it easy.

Brother.

Eat up.

Eat up.

What?

Who is he?

My brother.

Eat slowly. Don't be scared.

Slowly.

We have more in the kitchen.

Eat up.

Your bowl is too full!

Just eat some noodles. You'll be fine.

Why did you hit him?

Don't hit him.

Stop!

Don't hit him!

Don't hit him.

Don't hit him.

You must be starving.

Try some cakes.

To keep your relationship sweet always.

Understand?

Be good.

Here. Let me take him out

to give you some space.

Let me take him.

Thanks.

You're welcome.

They hit me.

My ears are bleeding.

I didn't notice that. Let me see.

What happened to your feet?

It's rotten in the urine.

You must be painful.

Where are my coins?

They are your coins.

How would I know?

From now on,

we have to make ends meet individually.

I will give you another one.

Please take care of my brother.

I will find a job.

What do you plan to do?

I want to pull...

Pull...

Pull what?

The rickshaw.

You are from Shandong?

Where?

Yantai.

Okay.

Yao-Hua.

Yao-Hua.

Say dad.

Yao-Hua.

A letter for you!

I got in!

Don't cry.

I pass!

I pass the exam!

Really?

I am going too?

Yes. We are all going.

Yao-Hua.

Remember.

You guys have to come back during the new year.

Understand?

Yes.

We will write to you.

You can't take trains.

I know. We are here to see them off.

Be careful.

If you are hungry,

you can eat bananas.

But don't eat too much.

It's bad to your stomach.

I got you some rice dumplings.

If you don't like Taipei,

you can come back.

Mr. Li. Do you have a reference letter?

No.

Well then.

You are qualified.

We will keep a file of you.

And notify you

when we have a position opening.

Here are some forms.

Fill them and leave them here.

You will be notified.

This one can do.

This?

No, not this one.

There's a photo, and a stamp.

It's hard to find a job without a diploma.

It's troublesome.

Give me the scissors.

Scissors...

What for?

Take a picture tomorrow.

We can change the photo and stamp it.

Li Chi-Lin,

Fujen University of Beiping, English department.

Huang.

Yes.

Bring Mr. Li to the secretary.

Yes.

If you don't have other questions,

hand in two autobiography

Fill these forms.

He can start next month.

Follow me.

What is my position?

English writer.

It's easy if you know English.

You told me that your husband is looking for jobs.

There are four of you in a room.

You stayed for two weeks!

It's fine.

But you stole my soap.

Wait.

Did you find a job?

No.

You're in trouble.
Your wife is fighting with somebody.

Is this for me?

The chicken bites.

Your chicken is smaller than mine.

Take it.

I don't want it.

Take it.

Give it to her.

What's going on?

Did you find a job?

Where is my soap?

Did you find one?

Do you have a job now?

Lift your arm.

Lift your right arm.

Lift it.

I will take a shower.

I can't find a soap.

There's still half in it.

Find it yourself.

I can't find it.

Find it.

I can't find it.

Find it yourself!

I can't find it.

Dad, here's the soap.

Ok.

Nonsense.

The police is here.

Greet your customers.

Stupid.

Greet your customers.

Don't just sit there.

Yueh- Hsiang.

Yueh- Hsiang.

What?

Don't scream.

You went to penthouse.

Come in.

Lie down.

Take your pants off.

If you do that dirty thing again,

I will let you sleep on the floor.

Are you my wife or what?

You are older.

You applied medicine on me.

Why don't you...

You can do anything,

but you...

Dad.

Yao-Hua. Don't go to him.

Dad is very dirty.

Whatever.

Over there.

Sit still.

Yao-Hua, stop playing.

Study.

I made you a cover.

Read your book.

Laying the ball up near the basket... Score!

Yes!

What's the score?

Six.

Work it on.

Ok. I am taking a roll call.

Li Chi-Hsiao.

Here.

- Liu Tang-Yen.
- Here.

Huang Hsu-Min.

Here.

Li Yao-Hua.

Here.

Tseng Wen-Chun.

Here.

Li Yao-Hua.

Who wrapped this for you?

My dad.

When did you write this?

Rewrite it.

God, damn it.

The supervisor yelled at me today.

Get down. Stop it.

Stop it.

Ok, I'm coming down.

With a gun slinging over my shoulder.

With a grenade hanging on my chest.

I puff up my chest.

You can't use the place.

Why not?

You can't build anything here.

You want to steal this place.

Right?

Watch your language

Whatever.

You just moved in

and you want to steal this place.

The former owner told us

we could use it.

Prove it. Show us the contract.

I am suing you.

On what grounds?

Show us the contract.

Stop fighting.

Stop fighting.

Let's talk.

Don't fight!

Let's talk. Don't fight!

Don't fight!

Don't fight!

You can't beat me.

Mom.

I put a fence up.

Let's see.

What's wrong,

Yao-Hua?

He's being bad.

He didn't do his homework.

Don't listen to your mom.

Here. Take it.

Give me a smile.

The bride and bridegroom

are toasting the guests.

The bride and bridegroom

are toasting the guests.

Eat.

Chicken?

Ok.

Hurry.

Who is this?

Lao Lai's dead?

He was a good basketball player.

Basketball player.

He's costing me 250 dollars.

What is this?

How many times have you been here?

I am responsible to do the stamping,

you know?

Sir,

this is very urgent.

Please translate it.

Translate?

I don't do translation anymore.

Why are you asking me?

Mr. Chaing is sick.

This is ridiculous.

You find me when he's sick.

Who will you ask when I am sick?

Translating is hard.

Then you do it.

What do ABCD all mean?

Tell me!

What's wrong with this TV?

We should buy a new one, mom.

I know that.

My left eye kept twitching.

Maybe I am in bad luck.

Mom, you're too superstitious.

Putting tea leaves on your eye is not helping.

Answer the door, Yao-Hua.

Hello?

Ok.

Dad is drunk again.

Again?

I'm not drink much.

How come you're drunk again?

People always have to carry you home.

They are bullying me.

You are bullying us now.

I will kill him.

Grab it.

It's a knife!

What are you doing?

Bring some tea and a bucket.

He's going to vomit.

Why did you drink so much?

Wang.

Tell me,

how many years have I worked for the company?

Nineteen years!

He should promote me

They look down on me!

Calm down. Don't be mad.

Am I not good enough?

Am I not good enough?

Am I not good enough?

Stop it. You might fall.

Be careful.

I have a diploma.

Right.

Take my diploma.

Show it to them.

Keep it.

It's not fake.

Okay.

It's real.

Okay.

They always look down on me!

Okay.

Sit down.

Don't scare your brother.

Supervisor is coming.

Supervisor is coming.

Supervisor.

Supervisor.

Supervisor.

Hello, everyone.

Supervisor.

Everybody,

please meet our new colleague,

Mr. Chen.

Hello.

Welcome.

Mr. Chen.

Hello.

I am very happy

to represent our colleagues

with sincerity and passion

to welcome the accomplished leader

Welcome!

Please open your mouth.

Please.

Let me, doctor.

It's time for dinner, Te-Sheng!

Ah?

Come here.

Okay.

Yao-Hua.

It's more competitive in the company now.

How old is your kid?

Four.

You should try to study abroad.

Bring a diploma back.

I can save you a position here.

You are young.

There are chances for you still.

Thank you, manager.

Did you miss mommy?

Come eat.

Look!

The toys need to rest.

Let's eat.

Let him have some eggs.

Don't spoil him.

Enough.

Eggs are nutritious.

Damn.

They look down on you.

Did you show them your diploma?

Yes. Please eat now.

Yes. Yes.

What are you talking about?

Nothing. Talking to my son.

Stop drinking.

Yes. Yes.

Didn't you ask them?

He just got into the company,

and he's already a group leader.

You are a college graduate.

Is a diploma worth nothing?

Why do you let him boss you around?

So dumb. Useless.

Stop drinking.

Ok. Enough.

Stop now.

I'll go find him for you.

Dad.

Dad.

Where are you going?

I am gonna talk to his manager.

What do you want? Stop yelling.

Sit and eat.

Your son is bullied.

Yes. I know.

Just stop drinking.

If you keep drinking,

you will be like him.

It's just a diploma.

Is that so important?

In that case,

we should send Yao-Hua abroad.

It's all my fault.

I forced him to marry.

You will retire next March.

What will our family do?

Electronicalize the office?

This is ridiculous.

Ms. Chu.

What's the matter?

What happened? It went blank.

You deleted all the data.

- I deleted it?
- Yes.

I deleted it? How?

How?

Fix it.

Okay.

Excuse me.

Well...

Is there any way to delay my retirement?

Why?

Did you register your age wrong?

Yes. It was wrong.

Ok.

Just bring the original document.

This is it.

Thanks.

What a joke.

If I want to visit my relative in China,

I will go by myself.

But...

Who am I?

Don't you know?

We might get into trouble.

I am just saying we should try and contact them.

Contact who?

Take care of yourself, dad.

Keep warmth.

Yao-Hua.

Grandpa will take care of you.

Stop crying.

Tonight at eight,

I will call back with Grandpa.

Don't let them go out.

Let's go for a walk.

Lung-Lung. Lung-Lung.

We are going out.

Take care of Grandpa for me, alright?

Ok.

Thanks.

Bye.

Mom.

Mom, are you going out?

We are going to Mrs. Chaing's.

We are not coming back for dinner.

No. You shouldn't go out now.

Why?

Yao-Hua said,

mom and dad should stay at home.

He's calling tonight.

Why? It's so expensive.

Young people are so wasteful.

Nonsense.

He must have something important to say.

Wait here.

He can just tell Shu-Hua the important things.

Mrs. Chiang is waiting for us.

Hurry.

No.

Dad, Yao-Hua,

He has contacted grandfather

and aunt in China

They'll meet in Hong Kong

and call you tonight at eight.

They want to talk to you.

You...

This is killing me.

How can you not have told me about this?

Hell...

Before this,

Yao-Hua wondered

why we haven't contacted the relatives in China.

I told him that

your identity was special.

So he shouldn't try to find them.

He never mentioned it.

I don't know he found them.

What now?

I don't know.

I don't know what to do.

Yao-Hua said he has contacted his aunts.

How many sisters does Li Chi-Lin has?

How many...

Yes.

Tell me something more about his family.

If they call,

I am going to blow my cover.

Then we are done.

I...

Quick.

Think.

God.

Door Latch...

I am not the wife of Li Chi-Lin.

I was separated with my family

during the war.

I had nowhere to go

but my old home.

When I was halfway,

I heard that my home was burnt down.

I had nowhere to go,

so I still went back.

I ran.

I ran.

But...

I met some thugs.

They caught me,

and tied me up with...

and tied me up with...

with iron chains.

And they parted my hands,

and my legs.

I laid there.

My clothes...

They tore my clothes open.

I was in so much pain.

So painful.

Thankfully

Mr. Li and his classmates passed by.

They saved me.

I felt silly.

I...

I can't believe it...

Then his wife died

in the way to Taiwan

He held the child and wept.

I swore

I would raise this child

as my own child.

And take care of him like his real mother.

I did it.

Yueh-Hsiang...

Thanks to you

for helping me.

We raised him.

We spend our whole lives together.

Hello?

Hello? From Hong Kong?

What now?

Don't panic.

Shu-Hua. Who is it?

Dad, Yao-Hua saw grandpa!

You go!

I can't.

Me either.

What now?

Please come out.

Hello? Yao-Hua?

Coming.

Damn...

Grandpa,

we can't hear you!

Hello?

Hello?

Hello?

Yao-Hua, dad is here.

Here.

Hello.

Yao-Hua.

Hello?

Hello?

Why isn't he talking?

Hello!

Hello!

Grandpa, wait

Dad, it's grandpa.

Speak louder

or he can't hear you.

Hello!

Hello!

Chi-Lin! You have suffered!

Chi-Lin! You have suffered!

You have suffered! Chi-Lin!

Chi-Lin!

No, I didn't.

Don't be sad, dad.

He's crying.

Dad.

Dad, how are you doing?

Dad.

Yes... I remember.

I remember everything you told me.

I am a terrible child, Dad!

When your mom died,

she wouldn't close her eyes.

What?

Mom died?

When?

Mom!

Mother!

I am damned!

Mom!

I am dying.

And I can't even see you.

I can't even see your face.

Dad, don't say that.

I am a terrible son.

Take care, dad.

You have to take care.

Dad!

Mom!

Dad...

Mom...

I am a terrible son.

Mom,

why did you die? Mother!

I am a bad son.

The delay for your retirement,

it's not going well.

Did you graduate from college
when you were eleven?

Eleven?

That's impossible.

You must be a genius.

You are trying to delay retirement?

So are you 55 now?

You don't look like it.

Why work so hard?

Enjoy retirement.