Breakfast Lunch Dinner (2010) - full transcript

The cold air will affect Nanjing for 3 days
and cause temperatures to fall tonight

Tomorrow's temperature
will range between 6 and 16 °C

The wind force will reach 5 to 6
on the Beaufort Scale...

If we look at it,
there's an overwhelming sense of sadness

The fate of two generations.
The fate of her family

Also, I feel that this seems
to make a woman's fate tragic

Yes, she's Pakistan's
first female Prime Minister

The world's youngest female Prime Minister

The first of a few...

What is that? A compass?

Yes



Planning to travel?

No, just for fun

What is so fun about that?

I never seem to get my directions right
around this area

You are not local?

I've been here for 2 years

but I always lose my bearings
in this area

I don't mean to brag.
Not knowing this side of the city is normal

I have driven for many years

The local drivers are ok
but those from other places will be lost

Due to the lake ahead

which you'll see in a bit

It obstructs the road.
So we have to build the tunnel and viaduct

Comrades, your attention please



North-bound Train No 454
leaving the West Station is at Platform 2

Comrades, your attention please

North-bound Train No 454
leaving the West Station is at Platform 2

Passengers at the end of the queue:
purchase your tickets from Counters 10, 11 and 12

Tickets to all cities within the next
9 days are available at these 3 counters

Passengers at the end of the queue:
purchase your tickets from Counters 10, 11 and 12

Tickets to all cities within the next
9 days are available at these 3 counters

Mei!

Have you been waiting long?

Not really.
It was too stuffy inside so I came out

I was writing my articles till late last night.
And slept at 3am

I woke up late.
Tried calling you, but your mobile phone was turned off

I fell asleep on the train

And realised later
that my phone had run out of battery

I called you from that public phone

Where shall we go now?

Let us walk around first

My flatmate will leave around noon

Oh

He has been working overtime

And can only leave at noon

When you are here for good

We will find a new place for ourselves

Let's eat something first?

How long have you not had breakfast?

Let's leave. It is very noisy everywhere

The train heading in the direction
of the Olympic Stadium is arriving

Please do not stay close to the door

And wait behind the safety line

When boarding, please take note of the gap
between the platform and the door

Are these for your publisher?

No, I simply take them for fun

It has become a habit

Whenever I pass by a newsstand,
I'll take a picture

I got this at the outdoor adventure shop

Why buy such a multi-purpose gadget?

You do not go camping

It's entertaining

Take it, since you run around so much

This may come in handy

The next station:
Mingji Hospital Zhongsheng Stop

Please alight
from the right side of the train

Waitress, 2 bowls of wonton

The temperature is so low

It's only slightly above 10 °C

Thank you

60% humidity

It's rather comfortable

Not as dry as the north

Where can I buy this?

You can get this anywhere.
Even in the supermarkets

Are you getting one?

Another multi-purpose gadget

It is good to have one at home

I can know my surroundings anytime

So?

It's good to know

You're from the north?

Just arrived here?

You're still not used to the climate here,
I suppose

She is. I am from Chungming

Oh, Chungming. That's near Shanghai

Quite a big island

Are you new here?

I have never seen you before

This is my uncle's restaurant

Will be torn down soon

The workers have all left
so I am here to help

Oh...

The state is going to lay the tracks here

Hello. How do I get to Bai Xia Road?

Let me take a look

From here you go through Ji Qing Gateway

Turn left and you will be
at Sheng Zhou Road

Then go past two junctions.
Turn left again and you'll be there

So troublesome

Yes. The traffic there is one-way.
So be careful

Okay, thank you

These were taken a few months ago

My instincts have been very sharp recently

It happens
that whenever I want to go to a place

There'll be matters I need to go there

Perfect opportunities
to take some pictures for my thesis

Where were these taken?

This is East Lake in Wuhan

This seems fun

This is Hou-hai

It is already freezing in the north

And many were playing ice hockey
over the frozen lakes

This is Lake Jinyang in Taiyuan

It has become a dumping ground
for industrial water

The power plant next to it
discharges hot water into the lake

The hot water
comes into contact with the ice

Forming these white lines

It's rather peculiar

When you get closer to the lake

You'll hear a very strange noise
coming from it

Something like the sound of a motor

You must be exhausted

Having gone to so many places

Every place is quite fun

But staying at one place
can be rather boring

Wonton

Thanks

I attended Xiao Shi's wedding last month

They have to eat dumplings
when they get married

Supposedly symbolise
the kneading together of 2 lives

It's rather interesting

The wonton I used to eat
were those small ones

The size of my thumb

It was only when I got to the south

That I realised there are bigger ones

Like dumplings in the north

Those old classmates of ours

Are getting married one after another

When are we getting married?

It's still too early. Why think about it?

Waitress. Do you have any more chilli?

On the next table

Oh, sorry

The weather's got colder.
Eating chilli keeps you warm

How nice if we could be like the birds

They migrate to warmer regions
when the weather turns cold

Just like that place

It must be very comfortable over there now?

Have you thought of what to do
after graduation?

To look for a job or continue studying?

There'll be a few recruitment fairs
these few days

Like to go take a look?

We'll see

Have you thought of changing your job?

You can be a photographer at National Geographic,
for example

I can then move around with you

Me?

I prefer to be led

Sleepy?

My flatmate should be leaving soon

Would you like to sit for a while

Or would you prefer to go elsewhere?

How about going for a movie?

The theatre should open soon

Thelasttime,
we could still go rowing in the park

But the lake is almost frozen now

We can't possibly go to the park, can we?

Want a ride? Sightseeing on a coach

- No need
- The park is very big

There's really no need

It's a guided tour of the park

You can stop at scenic spots to take photos

I can even take you to the lover's garden

No, we will walk

We are now having a discount
for the off-peak season

It's only half the price

I really think it's fine

You will regret it

Where are we now?

Let me see... We are here

There's a bird sanctuary there

The bird sanctuary is on that island

Are we also on an island now?

Yes

You can only tell it's an island
when you're a distance away

But not when you're standing on it

When I was 10,
my father first took me out of Chungming

Only then did I realise
I was living on an island

My father fell ill last month

I wanted to return to the island
to visit him

But I had a whole pile of write-ups
to be completed

So I applied for leave

Perhaps the editor had been unhappy
with me recently

He told me to complete all my work
before taking leave

It was actually a whole heap
of useless reports

Anyone could have done it

I worked through the night

And the next morning,
without even washing up

I went to the office to submit my papers

On the way home

I took a bus

I felt really sad and unjustified

The bus was very packed

I fell asleep

When the bus made an abrupt turn

A girl lost her balance and fell onto me

I was about to complain

When she started picking up her many bags

and apologised profusely to me

At that moment

I was rather moved

I had a sudden impulse
to offer her my seat

But I still had a few more stops to go

If I had given her my seat

And she sees me
still standing next to her

She would likely misunderstand

To avoid any misunderstanding

I should alight once I gave up my seat

But... I was really exhausted

What happened next?

I did not give up my seat

I sat there until I reached home

Hello?

Hello?

Hold on

Okay, sure. Got it

We're at the park

Will be back in a while

You're coming back on Monday?

No problem

I'll look for a room elsewhere
when you are back

Okay. Bye!

Where's that girl who was here earlier?

She has left

Sorry, the subscriber's number you just dialed
is powered-off

May I know where this leads to?

To the city wall

Is it open now?

Yes

Here are your drinks

Bill, please!

Coming

Your noodles

Give me a moment, please

Bill, please!

Coming!

Who would you choose in the US elections?

I don't know

I'd choose the man

Do you think Thailand
will ever have a female Prime Minister?

I seriously doubt it

Why not? Even Pakistan had one

We're not ready yet

Who's we?

Who's we? We are eating noodles

Umm... I'm still waiting...

We're really busy today, you know

Just one moment...

Actually, can I have a coke first?

Wait, my friend's here

Can I have the thin noodles,
with extra fish balls?

Yellow noodles, no bean sprouts

- You haven't ordered?
- No, I was waiting for you

Slow poke

Sorry...

- Drinks?
- A coke, please

What took you so long?

Sorry, Miss Usa kept us behind.
She was lecturing us about ethics

Ethics?

What time's the movie?

1:45

We'll make it

Are you sure you want to see it?

Yeah, why not?

What's it about?

Teenage flick

Wait...

"Play it again"...

A dark twisted tale
about a pair of teenagers

as they yield their youth to the devil

in return for a week of fame

Four and a half stars

Sounds good

What's your afternoon class?

Physics. You?

English

Sure you wanna skip that?

Why not?
I wouldn't learn what I didn't already know anyway

Smart ass

I know, just can't help it

That's mine

Why did you put 2 spoonfuls of chilli

None of your business

Isn't that too spicy?

None of your business

Hey

What?

- Hey!
- What?

Slow down, man.
You're gonna choke to death

No girl's gonna fall for a pig like you

Girls are stupid, anyway

- So, you're into boys, huh?
- Hey...

I think boys are stupid,
but always think they're clever

Girls are more stupid

What about me?

You're all right

You hang out with me,
so you can't be stupid

Whatever

Bill, please!

Coming

Hey!

You know, you should
never save the best for the last

Yummy...

Excuse me

- Yes?
- Another bowl of noodles, please

My, you're really hungry!

The portion's tiny

So, I finished reading "Harry Potter"
last night

How was it?

So so. I liked the last one better

I prefer the first one

Then you really have no taste

Ake likes it too

Wait, does that guy even read?

I lent it to him

Here are your noodles

I think he likes me

Hey...

I heard you

And?

And what?

Well, what do you think of him?

He's an okay guy

What does that mean?

Okay means okay

Average. Dull. Boring

- You're such a jerk
- But I'm not dull

Whatever. Just finish your noodles

Let's skip the movie

- I don't wanna go back to class
- No, no

I mean let's go somewhere else

What do you wanna do then?

Let's go picnic

Picnic?

Yeah. It's a nice day

But we're eating now

And?

Well...

Isn't a picnic supposed to involve food?

We'll have one without food then

C'mon, when was the last time
you went for a picnic?

Like, never

See!
All the more reason why we should go

C'mon, let's go, okay?

Since when are you so fussy?

Ready to go

That's a good boy

All set?

Just follow me

Don't stop, okay?

Can you see without your glasses?

Kind of but it's blurry

I can see my future

Oh, yeah? What's in it?

Complete darkness?

No

I'm a successful photographer

I'm married

I have 2 kids

Who's the unlucky guy?

I haven't met him yet

How old are you?

27. Wait...

30, I think

Now, it's your turn

No way, it's silly

C'mon

No

You're so boring

No, I'm not

Then do it, and tell me what you see

Close your eyes

What do you see?

I don't see anything

You have to try harder and concentrate

So, did you see something?

What did you see?

What? What did you see?

Why should I tell you?

That's bullshit, man.
I told you what I saw

So? I didn't ask you

You're a shithead.
I hate your guts sometimes, you know that?

I watch the buses passing by

But never seem to get on one

I'm always late for work

And hooked on cough syrup

How's my singing?

What? Still angry with me?

I'm sorry, okay?

Don't say sorry if you're not sorry

What the hell is wrong with you?

What's wrong with me?
You're asking me what's wrong?

Fuck you

I watch the buses passing by

But never seem to get on one

I'm always late for work

And hooked on cough syrup

My boss told me he'd dock my pay

How's my singing?

Who's the song by?

Me. You like it?

Hey, Van

What?

Can I ask you a question?

Yeah, sure

Have you done it,
you know... with a girl?

Oh, god...

- Why? Are you embarrassed?
- Hell, yeah

There's nothing to be embarrassed about.
You can just tell me

No

No what? No, you're not gonna say
or no, you haven't done it?

- I haven't done it
- Really?

What do you want me to say,
that I've slept with 10 girls or something?

You could have lied

You could have said 1 or 2,
and I would have believed you

But thanks for being honest

Hey, you wanna play a game?

No

No again?

What's wrong with you today?

Why all these silly games?

They're not silly

You know, I read on the Internet

that Rock-paper-scissors
is more complicated than you think

Mei...

If you believe everything online,
then you're an idiot

But this is for real

There's a Rock-paper-scissors Competition
held in Canada every year

And every year

people from around the world
just flock there

The winner this year won 250,000 baht

No way

They interviewed a contestant

He's not that young, about 24 or so

Know what he said?

He said...

There are no such things
as random throws

A computer can be
a random-number generator

but a person

can never be completely random

Anyway, this guy came in 2nd

and he still won 50,000 baht

Shall we have a go?

Hmm...

Rock-paper... scissors!!

Fuck!

Watch your language

- Do you wanna continue?
- Yeah

Let's get married

Sure

But only if I win 3 times in a row

My, you're hooked!

Deal?

Deal

Rock-paper-scissors!

Rock-paper-scissors!

I'm kinda hungry

Do you still wanna catch the movie?

We missed it already

We can go to another show

Let's just stay here

Move aside!

You're in my way

Why are we hiring an ex-convict!

Rong, come here!

What are you thinking of over there?

People like to talk rubbish.
Don't let it get to you

He's usually a nice guy

Really? He must have a lot on his mind

That's a good attitude.
You're old enough

No girlfriend?

- No
- No rush. Marriage is a big decision

Find the right girl

Need me to introduce a girlfriend?

Okay

Shy?

Boss, how long have you been
in this business?

Oh, very long

I was your age
when I first came here from China

I had many jobs:
noodle-seller, trishaw man, dishwasher

Till a friend gave me his job

while he went back to China
to get married

I guess he was so happy
he never came back

Singapore was so different then

But some things never change

Life doesn't get easier

Young man,
patience and perseverance always pays off

Thanks for giving me a second chance

Don't bring up the past again

Time to start work!

All right!

Granny, are you waiting for a cab?

Are you lost?

No

It's so quiet here. Aren't you afraid?

Afraid? Of what?

No? Must be that you can't sleep!

Young man, you sure are nosey

I know.
That's what my grandma always says

So what are you doing here?

I'm waiting for someone

Waiting for someone?

Looks like your friend is not coming

Where do you stay,
can I give you a lift?

Okay

Young man, can you go faster?

Sure! Sit tight!

Old newspaper, old clothing,
spoilt radios and tv sets...

Old newspaper, old clothing,
spoilt radios and tv sets...

You're here. Please come

Granny,
do you have something for me today?

Watch your step

I'll tally it later?

Sure

Have you had dinner?

Not yet

Why not take a break?

Come in for some bread?

No time

Not even for a meal?

Granny? Are you okay?

I'm fine

I feel a bit tired

You should go in and rest

I'll come by another day

You're always welcome

Take care

Bye

Old newspapers, old clothing,
spoilt radios and tv sets...

What's her name?

Who are you talking about?

Stop pretending

The girl in the picture

She's cute. Your girlfriend?

It's so obvious that you miss her

Grandma Mei!

It's pouring!
Still waiting for your friend?

Yes

Why don't I join you?

Okay

I wonder when the rain will stop

It doesn't matter. I'm here with you

Is there someone waiting for you at home?

Wish there were

That means there's none

I don't know where she is

Lost touch with her?

It's been a while

Are you still waiting for her?

I don't know. Let's see how it goes

Tell me more about you

How many in your family?

Just me. Everyone passed away

What about you?

Like you, my loved ones have all died

Except for me

We have a lot in common

Let me give you a hand

Press on! 3 bags to go!

Okay. Let's do it

Here comes the last bag

We're done!

You are waiting for someone?

I am. She's staying right up there

You have come all the way to see her?

I have

She's my special girl

I will battle oceans to see her smile

And now, here I am

You know?

Today is the 7th day of the 7th month

Qi Xi

The day when
the cowherd and the weaver-girl are reunited

It's Chinese Valentine's Day

Then I've come just in time

But I've also come prepared

I can't wait to ask her...

Will you marry me?

Granny!

Granny!

Are you home?

Old newspapers, old clothing,
spoilt radios and tv sets...