Liu jin sui yue (1988) - full transcript
A co-production of far-sun films
and central motion picture company
15th anniversary of far-sun films
Starring: Cherie chung, Maggie
cheung and trurumi shingo
Written and directed by yonfan
"When they were seventeen”
I met chu so so when I was 17
I still remember when I first saw her
it was during a sun shower on campus
I asked her why she
didn't carry an umbrella
she said that she had not
listened to the weather report
I was struck by her
vivaciousness and openness
that gave me a feeling of intimacy
when I wanted to look at her again
she had already disappeared
like the sun shower
Let me introduce a new classmate
chu su su
miss, my name is chu so so, not chu su su
chu su su
stop laughing
is this your home?
Yes, I've been living here since birth
come in
it is spacious
dad, mom, I am home
it is useless to buy blue-chip stocks
you're home? Is there much homework today?
The usual. This is my new
schoolmate chu so so
auntie, uncle
miss chu, please sit down
let's go in and chat
come in
your room is beautiful
so so, have some cookies
does your father work in
the financial sector?
No. He used to run a factory
which closed down. And he
got into the stock market
does he make money?
I don't know, but his mood swings
depend on the hang seng index
my aunt used to buy and sell stocks too
she once made100% profit by...
Buying in at $1 and selling at $2
then she bought in at $3 and sold at $4,
but it went on rising
when she bought in at $6 and...
It unexpectedly dropped to $0.5
she fainted twice and
cried for a whole month
I don't understand what
you are talking about
greed. It's that simple.
Don't you like money?
Money? What is good about it?
Silly, don't you like to spend money?
I seldom need to spend money
I love money and love to spend as well
my father pampers me
when I was a kid he
bought me lots of toys...
And took me to places
now, he gives me lots of money...
To buy what I want
later he went to sea and
I live with my aunt ever since
my aunt treats me well
she is particularly nice...
When she receives the
remittance from my father
if I ever earn enough
the first thing I'll do is
to have dad come back from sea
then I will buy a house for my aunt
in return for what I owe
her for all these years
my house is a mess
not bad
come in
aunt
my school mate Nancy
aunt
the place is a bit messy
please don't mind - I won't
I'll make you something to eat
please sit down
thank you
my room is over there
- so so, are you back?
- Cousin
let's go inside
your room is pretty nice
it is interesting
my father got that for
me from a distant place
this is interesting too
look, I put your picture here
I have your picture too
so so, have some fruit
I don't want any
no?
How about you?
No, thanks
Your cousin likes you very much?
I don't know what's in his mind
sometime, dad didn't send me money
it made me worry a lot
so I am prepared to
drop out of school at any time
did your aunt make you
feel bad because of that?
No, she is not that kind of person
you have to repay her nicely in the future
if I make a lot of money
I'll repay however I want
no wonder you said you liked money
what will you do after graduation?
I don't know, never thought about it
I want to be a fashion designer
when you're a designer,
I will be your first client
hey, pretties
hurry
they're catching up
Go over there and hide
Don't panic. I have a weapon
rubber bands
hold it - does it work?
Where are they?
Seems like they're here
pretties, come out please!
Flirting with the girls!
Get lost!
Come back here
how dare you!
Go away! Bad boys
run, run!
Sorry
sorry, are you hurt?
It's alright, no problem
very handsome!
Your prince charming
he is yours - yours
- he is yours, not mine!
- I don't want him, you take him
liar, you like him
he left this
What should we do
let's do it this way,
take turns waiting for him each day
use the pen as an excuse and date him
it is fun
you first
you sit here and wait for him
no. You stay here with me
you sit here and
cupid will shoot the
arrow through your heart
be quiet, the arrow is coming. Bye
I am leaving. Bye
Hi! Are you waiting for someone?
It is cruel to let you wait like this
let's go and have some tea, ok?
Ok. Are you coming?
Ignoring us?
Today is my turn
are you sure?
I'll keep my word
let me stay here with you
no need. Yesterday you had your chance
today is mine
best of luck
goodbye
Eve is taking the forbidden fruit
you look familiar
where have we met?
My father is a police officer
he is coming to pick me up
sit down, you can go together with me
get lost - sit down
His name is sung ga ming
he writes modern poems too
too literary!
You don't like?
Not really at first, but his poems are ok
I think it is artistic and romantic
if you could choose, what
would you want most?
Someone who loves me
there are so many, which one do you like?
I am not so casual
if 1 like somebody, that means forever
how about you?
I want security, I don't
mind if he is older
somebody who is like my father
electra complex!
So what?
Come in
Aunt
what's wrong?
Your father...
Didn't father's remittance arrive?
No, your father is dead
it can't be, I don't believe it
it's not true
Dad
dad
My father is dead
my aunt said she would
treat me as her own kid
and my cousin gave me that look...
Don't want to see him again
don't cry
Nancy, I have nowhere to go
I don't want to see my cousin
I owe my aunt so much
I won't be able to repay
for the rest of my life
and I have to live with my cousin for life
cooking, laundry and raising kids
I don't want that kind of life
so so, don't cry
why not come to my place and stay with me?
My aunt won't be happy
just tell her we live and study together
it will be alright?
Nancy, I'm so lucky to have you
don't be silly, we are good friends right?
Please don't ever leave me
of course I won't
Auntie
auntie, I'm going to Nancy's place...
To prepare for the examination
that's fine. You study well
and you will have a bright future
I will, auntie. I'm going now
goodbye, auntie - goodbye
so so
cousin
are you leaving now?
I'll walk you there
don't bother
goodbye
What kinds of people don't like to talk?
The dumb and the lazy
which one of us is dumb?
Which one of us is lazy?
I think I'm dumb and you're lazy
I'm so dumb to pass by that coin
you're so lazy even don't
bother to pick it up
why aren't there any boys pestering us?
Fountain pen!
What?
The guy who dropped the fountain pen
where is the fountain pen?
I did not bring it
don't worry, I can handle it
haven't seen you for a while
- haven't seen you for a while
- It is you again
did you come for the fountain pen?
I beg your pardon?
Can you speak mandarin?
Not too well. I am half Japanese
we talk slowly then
are you asking us for your pen back?
We didn't bring it today
however, if we...
If you take us to the ocean park...
We'll give it back to you
ok
However our mandarin isn't fluent
you'd better brush up your mandarin
otherwise we'll ignore you
ok
Nancy, come on.., don't be afraid!
- I am scared
- Let's have fun together
you go ahead and have fun
don't go away - wait for us
Let's go there
it's that pretty girl
again, go over, pretty girl
- I feel very dizzy!
- Be careful
where is Nancy?
I'll go look for her
don't! She might come back
and not know where we are
let's wait for her here then
My father is Chinese
and my mother is Japanese
I grew up in an orphanage
my situation wasn't much better
I've like writing ever since I was young
I won the pen as a prize from...
A composition contest in primary school
I thank you for returning it to me
you are welcome
hope I'll use this pen to write a story
about you two
is there anything worth writing about?
I hope I have the chance to write it
I'll go look for Nancy. Wait for me here
so so
Nancy, where have you been?
Those Teddy boys followed me
what are you doing?
They were pestering me
when I was waiting for you
are you all right? We
waited for you a long time
thank you
it's all right
- The roller-coaster was a lot of fun
- I wouldn't dare to try it
just a minute, I'll take
a picture of you three
no!
Come on, closer
come on, smile
call me sometime and...
I'll put you in a TV commercial
goodbye
TV commercial?
Silly guy
would you like to have
supper together tonight?
We can't!
Then let me take you home
no need
can we exchange telephone numbers?
That is not necessary. Goodbye
then let me give you my telephone number
driver, please wait for him
goodbye
what's wrong with you today?
You didn't speak at all
I've given you a chance
I'm giving it back
disgusting! I don't want it
how come?
Cupid's arrow may hit you today
no, I don't want it
you have it - no
you're terrible. Why did you throw it away?
You're the one who tossed it
now neither of us has a chance
it's your fault
- Have you finished?
- It's almost done
both of you come here quickly
the graduation diploma
sit down
sit nicely
why is graduation so over the top?
Since I won't be able to go to university
let this be the substitute
how many application
letters did you send out?
Twenty
oh, no! Why doesn't it work?
Daddy, come here, I can't take a picture
miss chu, your cousin
is standing there again
so so, ignore him
I don't know what to do
I don't even dare to visit my aunt
- look!
- Sit nicely
ready
smile
Excuse me...
Do you know chu so so and Nancy chiang?
I'm chu so so, she's Nancy chiang
This is heavy
- where to put it?
- Here!
It's this big?
Yes!
At least it belongs to me
time to eat - sit down
yes. Ok
is your boss gone?
Yes
let's eat
what do we have?
Barbecue pork and chicken with rice
please give this to Mr. chen.
I'm going to have lunch
pbi
I am moving again
already
not enough space for all my clothes
the bigger the more expensive
you'll never be able to repay your aunt
if you keep spending like this
ok
Of course not if I stays here
it is very heavy
nice environment and a mountain view, too
you can live with me
- when I move to a bigger place
- Great
the same old handkerchief,
I'll buy you a new one
this is my business card.
I change job again
congratulations! You are a manager now
a diamond ring, is it genuine?
It's got to be genuine when it's this size
isn't it pretty?
- I won't sell it
- The price is at its peak now
property prices will drop next year
no, I am optimistic about next year
dad
property prices will
definitely rise next year
elevators are rising
people are pouring everything
into the stock market
the trend is going to change
stocks are hot now,
but it'll be real estate later
no matter what, I won't sell this apartment
think about it - let me do it
I'll call you later
we'll talk again then
hello! Yes!
Are you moving again?
How about here? Designer's choice
it is very modern
like the ones in the magazines
this is the first time
I've lived in an apartment by myself
every time I come home,
I turn on the stereo and the lights
so that I can clearly
see and hear this place
but I cannot see you clearly any more
why do you put so much
make-up on your face?
A woman without make-up has no spirit
a woman without perfume has no future
You live so luxuriously and...
I'm still a student in form 6
this apartment is rented
you will have a bright future
I only know make-up and perfume
Please give these presents
to uncle and auntie
Nancy, would you go with
me to visit my aunt?
You haven't seen them for a while
come along with me
be careful with your high heels
aren't they beautiful?
It's very feminine
Where is the house?
The house is gone
So so, let's go
I thought tonight I could repay
what I owe my aunt
let's go
I'll take you back
Dad, mom
you're back? What are these?
Presents from so so
tell miss chu there's no need for her
to be so polite
your dad means...
You shouldn't hang out
with miss chu anymore
she's a bad influence
why? What is so bad about so so?
Miss chu in fact works at the metropolitan
what is the metropolitan?
It's a night club
are you saying that so so is a hostess?
How do you know?
Did you go to the nightclub?
Did you see it with your own eyes?
Your dad saw her there
when socializing with his friends
it's so dark there,
maybe he mistook her for someone else
how could it be a mistake?
Miss chu lived here a long time
I don't believe it
so what if it is true
maybe you can persuade her to quit
what should I say?
I can't help her
mom, don't tell me what to do with so so
you'd better talk to dad
if there is no hostess in the night club
with whom will he dance with?
What are you saying?
I am saying I don't care
if so so is a hostess
- You look so beautiful tonight
- Am 1?
Let's go and have something to eat
I want to eat Japanese food
fine, how about Sushi? Get in the car
it's a deal
Five years later
Good morning
is it heavy? Put it here
all right
- Nancy, these drafts are pretty good
- Really?
I hope Mr. chen will agrees with that
Nancy chiang
sell them when they reach
eight million dollars
that's the limit
good morning, Mr. chen
wait a minute
is the sample here?
Yes, it's out there
- do you want to see it?
- Leave it that way
I have to go to Macau tonight
buy me an eight o'clock ticket
I have to be there on time, ok?
And don't forget to arrange
the piano lesson for my son
come back
copy Judy man's designs for the next season
Mr. chen, I don't think
it's good to do that
why not? It's good as
long as it makes money
Fanny Lee's here?
She's hot but always brings old clothes
for alterations
take care of her
ask her for ten complimentary
tickets for me
but don't say it's for me
miss Lee, you are so early this morning
Nancy, come and have a look
this dress was made only 3 years ago
and now it doesn't fit
you know this is my favorite dress on stage
- it brings good luck
- Is that so?
- See if you can make alteration for me
- Yes
thank you
you are welcome - miss Lee
you've worn this dress for 3 years
why not buy a new one?
Thriftiness is a virtue - yes
I couldn't find Mrs. sze-to
I can buy new clothes easily
just one show in the club and...
I can buy up an entire boutique
what should we do about this dress?
It's easy, widen up the shoulders
put a big diamond brooch here
a big diamond broach?
That means costume jewelry
no way, Fanny never wears anything fake
it would be so condescending
Fanny, costume jewelry is
all the rage in Europe
no one will criticize
they'll only say you're a fashion leader
ok, whatever you say
Nancy, I hope you can be on your own and...
I'll be your first customer
you have ideas
Fanny, Mrs. sze-to is ready for the mahjong
miss Lee, please excuse me for a minute
hello
what did you say to Fanny?
I heard it all
this is a big company
your design department is
only a small part of it
no individualism is allowed
everything for the benefit
of the company, out!
How about the 10 complimentary tickets?
I forgot to ask her
Mr. chen gets upset
when you chat with the clients
he is afraid you will
take away his customers
it's all right, he's the boss
and has his own problem
I really can't stand his behavior
why are so many people lining up here?
Buying flats under construction.
It's very popular now
dad, are you also in the queue?
No, I'm just standing in for my friend
uncle, you're so far behind
your friend won't get a good deal
it's not my concern
dad, can I stand here with you for a while?
No thanks. Tell mom I'll be home for supper
all right. Goodbye
that Chang is just too much.
He is a fair-weather friend
I asked for a favor and he said
everything had to be done by the book
I even have to stand in the line myself
he has at least 300 flats of orient garden
he wouldn't even let me buy one from him
you call that a friend?
Must your friends do you favors?
Are you still siding with him?
I should have you studied architecture
instead of fashion design
Nancy, so so sent you a dress
and left her new phone number.
I put it next to the phone
don't be in such a hurry.
Call her after supper
I'll make the call first
I told you not to associate with her.
She's a bad influence
you didn't feel that way
when she gave you a suit
if she gave me an orient garden unit
I'd say she was competent
so so? It is me
why are you home so late?
Moving again?
Great environment
I designed it myself.
All the furniture's from Europe
isn't it beautiful?
Fantastic. You paid for it?
It is a gift
such great deal
don't be silly, of cause
it is not that simple
boyfriend?
Just a minute
Oh, it is you!
Of cause I am here, where else could I be?
Someone is with me
whom? Come and find out
my classmate
she wants to buy a unit in orient garden
so so
just forget it if you have to think
somebody's coming to meet you
So so
Chocolate, for you
so so
what are you going to
wear for tonight's party?
The white dress I just bought
the white dress is very sexy
but if you like it, that's fine
who else will be attending?
Many people
What is about the flat?
Miss chiang, do you want to buy a flat?
No, my dad does
Ask your dad to call me
thanks
I have to go now
Is he just leaving like that?
He came especially to meet you
Sorry
our graduates' personal
data is confidential
we can't fulfill your request
good morning, mom
good morning
sit down and eat slowly
I don't have time to eat. Goodbye
all right, I will. Goodbye
- Nancy, are you going to work?
- Yes
Mr. Chang never expected
that I would deal with Mr. li directly
Mr. li doesn't even require down payment
just my signature
I'll make a profit in a week
really capable, I have to admit
do you mean Mr. li or miss chu?
Nancy, is so so a good friend of Mr. li?
I used to buy you lunch-boxes
now you come to have
lunch with me in central
I heard that your father
made a lot of money in real estate
he's about to become a property agent
whoever wants to buy Mr. li's flats
will have to go through him
warn him a balloon will burst
when it reaches high
I will tell him that
Mr. li treats you so well
why don't you learn business from him?
It takes too much energy
and I am too lazy
anyway, I have never taken a penny from him
he taught me how to invest
and I earned the money myself
don't you have a boyfriend yet?
Glad I did not compete with you
compete for what?
Compete who will be a virgin longer
I will definitely lose
how do you know I am a virgin?
Don't you like men?
Of course I do. Just haven't
found the right one
what about you?
I don't want to find the right one
Your birthday's coming up
time really flies, almost 23 years old
you're 23, I'm only 21
stop dreaming
it's time to go back to work
check please
you must get a boyfriend
as soon as possible
otherwise people might
take us for a lesbian
impossible! You are so coquettish
Sung ga ming
I'm Nancy chiang
it's you. I hardly recognized you
why are you here?
Why didn't you two ever call me?
It's a long story. Let's talk over a drink
fine!
Haven't seen you for so long
your mandarin has improved a lot
didn't you say if I couldn't
speak mandarin well
you wouldn't see me again?
You have a good memory
how is chu so so?
Is she all right?
She lives in saikung...
And works in finance
she's an unforgettable girl
I had that feeling even
when I first saw her
I just had lunch with her. She's gone now
sometimes she has those boyish charm
and sometimes she is gentle...
And feminine
what are you doing now?
I am now a journalist
it's just that I've never
seen anybody like her
I always think about the moment I met her
and always think...
How lucky I have met you
wouldn't it be wonderful if the three of us
could go to ocean park together again
that is possible
so so is leaving for Europe tonight
we can meet when she is back
Suddenly I hate myself
why did I tell a lie?
So so is in fact is in Hong Kong
I could have asked her to come
and spend time together
why didn't I do that?
I feel I took something away from so so
yes, it's an opportunity
but what would it matter
to her in this days?
Miss chiang - Mr. li
- is so so home?
- Yes
she is by the shore
I'm going down to see her
miss chiang, I have something to tell you
yes
You are the only one so so is close to
yes
she is getting married
congratulations to you
it could never be her and myself
who is she going to marry?
Let her tell you herself
don't you think it is ridiculous?
A rich old man falling for a little girl
don't talk that way
I never thought of it like that
I only know that you are good to so so
and even to her friends
she is fortunate
I am like a father to her
tell her I'll take care of her
Mr. li
miss chiang
and you care of her for me
miss chiang, the sino-British negotiations
are about to begin
tell your father to sell
all his stock and property
so so is waiting for you down there
Philip
Take a sip
they are my company's
secretaries, Mimi and gigi
my friend Nancy, this is Philip
is the picnic prepared?
All ready. You go have fun
we're going now
see you later
let's go
He is the man I am going to marry
his father is a shipping tycoon
he has a lot of money and girlfriends
why do you want to marry him?
I'm not sure whether or
not I should get married
of all my friends, he's
the most presentable
do you remember ga ming?
One day while driving...
I saw somebody who looked like him
all of a sudden I felt something
I haven't forgotten about
him after so many years
in fact, we didn't know each other too well
do you want to see him?
I don't think so, it was so long ago
next week is your birthday
let's spend it together
I made $30,000 again this month
mom, how about us going
to Taiwan next month?
Taiwan and not Europe?
Dad, mom
you dress up so beautiful tonight
when you're in the fashion business,
you should dress up everyday
where are you going to?
She's grown up now.
We have no part in her birthday celebration
dad, Mr. li said that you
should sell your flats
now? Are you sure?
Is there something wrong?
What could be the trouble?
Property prices are rising everyday.
It's an excellent situation
it's only the rich who are overly cautious
what did miss chu say?
Mr. li told me personally
nothing to do with so so
I'm leaving now
Time to take the medicine
so soon?
You know your heart problem well
take the medicine now and calculate later
does Nancy have an appointment with so so?
No, a man has just called
to ask her out for supper
- is that so?
- Yes
she is a big girl now and
must go out for a date
it's almost done, be patient
don't move!
Miss chu, come on in - auntie
where is Nancy?
She just left, not coming back for supper
today's her birthday.
I planned to have supper with her
give this present to her for me
thank you
why don't you stay here for supper
since Nancy's out, I better go
goodbye - goodbye
- come to see us when you have time
- All right
why didn't you tell her Nancy went out
with her boyfriend?
Nancy's a big girl
it's up to her to tell others
about her private life
- happy birthday!
- Thank you
This is for you
Do you still remember ocean park?
This was the picture of the three of us
taken that day
sorry I haven't had the opportunity
to give it to you
we were so young back then
it wasn't that long ago
five years is a long time.
We've all changed a lot
strange enough, I've
always kept this picture
like I knew I would meet you two again
Why do you always say "you two"
because I've always felt
you two were one entity
I thought she would come tonight
I want to be myself
that's not what I meant
what I meant was that...
This picture has been with me so many years
seeing you in the picture
naturally reminds of her
see if she still recognizes me
see if she still has the same expression
as when she knocked me down
because of this picture
you two have always been in my mind
chu so so is getting married
Chu so so is getting married
you have already said that
why is your reaction so calm?
We have no reason to stop her
from getting married
Smile! I've never seen
such an unhappy bride
what a paradox. I don't know why I marry
I have never been in love
so I marry someone rich
if you find our love now
will you still go on this marriage?
I have been through everything by now
marriage is like a contract
once signed there should be no regret
you haven't signed it yet
a promise is like a signature
but life is not a trade
sorry, but I feel so perplexed
I've brought a friend to see you
do I have other friends?
Aren't you my only friend?
There is one more
so so
I leave you alone for a while
It's you
All these years,
I tried to imagine you in a wedding gown
I never thought you'd
be wearing one so soon
why is your mandarin so good?
Didn't Nancy tell you?
I'm now working in Hong Kong
so I have to speak fluent mandarin
Nancy didn't tell me
maybe she wanted to surprise me
my wedding day is next
month, will you come?
I might have to go back to Japan
in a little while
are you free tonight?
I want to take you out for supper
thanks, but I'm not free
perhaps we fix a date for three of us
as a celebration for you
don't bother. Thank you
I won't have time
I finally met so so again
although she was no longer 17
although I didn't feel that she was happy
she still retained her charms
she did not say much
there was a nameless sorrow in her eyes
[t made me want to understand her better
and protect her
It's me
Is madam at home?
Thank you
I'm sung ga ming
this is a recording, I'm out now
- Miss chiang
- Is madam at home?
She is not in
- please give this to her
- Alright
do you remember I once said
I would write a story about you two
since our reunion
I've written half the story. Take a look
that means Nancy and I have become legends?
Did you have a fitting
for your wedding gown?
How was it?
It's been a long time since
I've felt so healthy
getting up early in the morning
isn't it lovely?
Beautiful
are you very happy now?
You have everything
boyfriend, beautiful house, and a fiancee
now if I want to see you
I have to wait in line
Nancy, what's wrong
what's wrong?
I get up every morning at 7 o'clock
and hurry to work
I almost work myself to death,
and what do I get?
You don't have to do a thing,
yet you have everything
it's so unfair
Nancy
I've never heard you say
you don't like your job
I like this job
I'm upset that my life is
not as colorful as yours
Nancy, are you jealous of ka ming and me?
Me jealous of you? Ridiculous!
You're so happy you've gone crazy
saying things like that...
If I were jealous,
I would not have brought him to see you
I know you don't have a boyfriend
not having a boyfriend means
I have to like sung ga ming?
If I wanted, I could
have lots of boyfriends
Sure, lots and lots
sorry, I 'll invite you
for dinner as my apology
it was my fault
sorry, I'm confused
I know
Don't tell me you want me to move here
it's not my style
I can't tell you yet. Let's move on
Auntie
it's you, so so!
Auntie
so so!
I've looked for you for years. I miss you
- I have a lot to tell you
- So so
you are more and more beautiful
I've missed you, too
so so!
Ga ming, how did you find my aunt?
Have you forgotten that I am a journalist?
Because of a deadlock
in the British-sino negotiations
the stock exchange and property market
have dropped severely
why did it fall like that?
What can drop has dropped,
I am in big trouble
why are you losing your temper
you don't look good, it's
time to take medicine
stop fussing!
Hello, who is it?
Mr. Chang, real estate has
dropped severely. What do we do?
I owe the bank several million
what? Hang seng index is dropping
and how about my stocks?
What about my other investments...
Just a minute
Are you awake?
Do you want some soup?
Doctor said you've
overworked, nothing serious
your dad's death certificate
has been issued
I have arranged everything for the funeral
rest up for a day or two
still a lot of minor things to take care of
you are getting married
and still come here?
You and I are too close for that
I've taken care of your
father's flats and stocks
when the price rises
you can pay me back with interest
so so
what?
I am so sorry
silly, you didn't do anything bad
I was jealous of you when you were so happy
I was wrong too
if I had paid more attention to you
things wouldn't have happened this way
I was too selfish
How is ga ming?
He is going back to Japan
what are you thinking?
Nothing
just hoping you'll be happy
I will
I am leaving
take a good rest
When are you leaving?
Wednesday
That's my wedding day.
It's better if you don't come
I won't be so sad
ga ming, I'm grateful to you
you helped me find my aunt
you helped me find what I had lost
this month has been my happiest ever
when I first saw you
you were very happy
since then I wished that
I could always make you happy
but I failed
You never request my happiness
even if I had, could you offer?
But I believe
I'll finish writing the story of you two
Will you return here?
Not for a while
Shall we keep in touch?
Of course
it's getting late. I have to go
Give it to me as a souvenir
Please don't
so so, I love you, I really do
I wish I could say the same
but...
I have to go
"Gone were those golden days"
"how one wishes to keep the past"
"to meet in that rain of golden light"
"and talk about innocent days"
"from a clear sun rise"
"No matter whether love had its chance"
"one still wanders in circles"
"vanishes in dreams, and
never stops longing"
"gone were those golden days"
"how one wishes to keep the past"
"the heart still longs with a sigh"
"still wishes to keep the days gone by"
"only a speechless you and I"
"can taste the bitter
and sweet of the past"
"once upon a time I saw a blurred face"
"now is a face etched with sorrow"
"When they were twenty-seven"
young kids
we are back to this beach
if you had to choose one among the boys
who would it be?
None of them suits me
sorry. Thanks
have you noticed that our charm and glamour
have no comparison to a volley ball
time flies
we're 27 and on the verge
of becoming old ladies
Nancy, you are not old
not old?
I know it even if my
colleagues don't say so
one day in the office
I heard them talking in slang
it was like hearing Russian,
didn't understand it at all
and the other day...
I was shocked by a colleague's profanity
what used to be foul language...
Is now a common phrase
you're making a name for yourself
in the fashion world
I stay at home and
have lost touch with the world
do you remember we used to
come here to watch the boys?
How come they weren't so sexy then
today's younger generation is very capable
they know exactly who they are
and what they want
there is a new boy in our company
he just graduated from the states
and helps me on the design
he doesn't take me as his boss
and keeps on sending me gifts
I don't know how to handle this
where are the flowers from?
From me of course
he's so gutsy, one time he even asked me
do you know what you don't have?
Nothing. I have it all
there is something that you don't have
what?
I'm giving it to you
"Education of love"
take him then
no, I don't like him
love is complicated
when you like him, he doesn't like you
when he likes you, you don't like him
and when two people like
each other, then...
You're so moody, are you unhappy?
I constantly tell myself
to respect the marriage
but living with Phillip
has made me very unhappy
what could make you happy?
Divorce
but I am use to this kind of lifestyle
how could I have the
courage to get divorced?
The rich have their own problems
what can one do to be happy?
I want to go places
where?
Paris, London, Tokyo
Tokyo
"Tokyo"
Do you know where so so is?
No, I don't
fin her fast and tell
her to file for divorce
why?
Hsieh's freight company
is about to close down
it has nothing to do with her.
Let the company handle it
miss chiang, you are so naive
the company's guarantors
will be held responsible for the debts
the American bank is preparing to
file a lawsuit next week
is it that serious?
She won't get a thing from the hsieh family
tell her getting a divorce
is for her own good
I'll find her and tell her immediately
how much do they owe?
Us$824 million
half of it is mine
Is chu so so back?
Thanks
Nancy, I have a present for you
why you always give me things?
Today is your birthday
how do you know?
See if you like it
thank you
What's wrong?
Nothing I'm just thinking of a friend
So so
he even wants to climb mount fuji
I said the Autumn was too cold
and I had to rush back to see you
might as well wait till your holiday...
And we can go together
I've already asked the company
to send me back to Hong Kong
then I'll keep an eye on you two
thank you very much
you better find someone for Nancy
she is so wasted
for all the years I've known her
she's never had a boyfriend
wouldn't you say she's a bit up-tight?
It's so hard to believe
we've already known each other for 10 years
Nancy, your birthday seems to be this month
let's celebrate together
where do you want to eat?
It's ga ming's treat
Nancy, so so will arrange it for you
I have to call the newspaper office
Are you in love?
Does it show?
I know what I want now I
just want to be happy
miss chu, don't you recognize me?
I'm tseng, Mr. li's former assistant
we've met many times
I bought Mr. li's company
here's my business card
miss chiang
if your father wants to buy property
just give me a call. Goodbye
he is mad. Don't pay any attention
I want to divorce Philip.
I'll agree to any conditions
what's most important is to be free
did you say you have something urgent?
Since you're getting a divorce,
then it's all right
Nancy I waited for you but now have to go
I've reserved you tickets for my concert
- best seats in the house
- Thanks!
And you did a great job
restyling my clothes
nobody will notice they're old
and I am doing the best
PR for you personally
don't forget to come to my concert! Bye-bye
goodbye
dress up a little!
Restyling my foot! She shouldn't come...
If she can't afford new ones
I don't understand why she
doesn't retire already
no way an oldie like her
could make a comeback
nobody buys her records neither
what are you talking about?
She's our customer, not
someone to gossip about
are you doing any better?
Mind your own business first
Nancy - don't come in!
The sample is ready
put it down
get out!
Nancy, don't drink too much
Have you fallen for me?
Did you ever think you would have me?
Are you afraid of me
because of I am your boss
Do you want me?
I am sorry
I should not act like this
I took you for somebody else
You will not remember
what happened tonight?
Why should 1?
Nancy, give me a smile
Do you know what...
I wanted most when I was a child?
Someone who'd care for you forever
how did you know?
Every child wants that
when I was 17
I knew so so would care for me forever
but that wasn't enough
I wanted ga ming, too
somebody who would love me forever
the more I wanted him
the bigger the pressure. I felt lonely
In the end, I didn't even
have a friend to share my secrets
That's why I am grateful to you
the things I did not dare to tell people
I could tell them all to you
I don't think I'll ever do this again
but tonight, when I needed it most
you came to comfort me
really, I am truly grateful to you
Chih Cheng
You'll be all right
hsieh's freight company...
Has been affected by
the worldwide shipping decline
hsieh's stock price
was at market bottom yesterday
the company's stocks...
And bonds ceased trading today
this room should be big enough
to be your walk-in closet
I plan to put a dining table here
a sofa over there, and...
Ga ming
remember when you took me to see auntie...
What I said then?
You said that you were grateful to me
I said I wasn't used to
living in such a place
you're joking, right?
I am serious
you know
hsieh's freight is bankrupt
in a few days I'll have lost everything
you still have me
that's not enough...
You know what kind of
life I was accustomed to?
I know, but I love you
that's not reason enough
but you once said that
if only we could be together
you could give up everything
it's a casual talk
but I know you meant it
maybe I did mean it when I was wealthy
but soon I'll have nothing
I only know I can't give
up my style of life
ga ming, we are not the same
I only know love can make up for everything
love is not my priority
my promise to you was
made in the heat of the moment
but now I must face
a practical problem of my life style
can you afford me?
How much can you afford my clothes...
And expenses?
I suppose I could put up with you
for a little while
but not for my whole life. I couldn't
your monthly pay isn't
enough to buy me one dress
I am used to luxury and you can't change me
but we can start afresh
don't be so naive, do you
think I am still 17?
Sung ga ming
I really can't live here. I have to go
chu so so
you always come and go as you please
I've never uttered even a word of complaint
don't you know I also have feelings
don't you know...
How sad I am every time you leave
you said you loved me...
And I've never doubted your sincerity
but I never thought your passion
would cool down so fast
I never thought that money
was so important to you
so important that even
your love could be bought
every time you said you loved me...
And then left because of money
what do you take me for?
You would do anything for
money, wouldn't you?
What do you take yourself for?
Ga ming has gone
he's really gone
how could it be like this?
You two were so close
what affect did hsieh's bankruptcy
have on you two?
You wouldn't understand, nor would he
tell me
I told him...
I did not love him anymore
I couldn't give up my lifestyle
I don't believe it.
You're not that kind of person
I have lost everything over night
but somebody has lost even more than I
I only lost the luxuries of life
but he lost his reputation and status
I can start all over again
but he is too old
so so, forget it
the hsieh family was never too nice to you.
Don't be so sad
I didn't mean the hsieh family
it's li
li chih Cheng?
You know how good he was to me...
And to your family
he still took care of me...
After I married into the hsieh family
he bought half the hsieh stock...
To protect my position in the family
The other night I went to see him
he had aged so much overnight
I feel so very sad
did li chih Cheng go bankrupt?
Not bankrupt
but he needs a large cash flow
a very huge amount of capital
I know tseng would be able to help him
I went to beg him and he agreed
but I have to be with him
I said yes, but not in Hong Kong
how could you say yes?
Nancy
we're still young, we can
start all over again
chih Cheng is old. This
is too important to him
Does ga ming know about it?
He only knows love and
that I don't love him
but he is the only person I love in my life
I know - I let him down
don't say that
Don't
You misunderstood so so
So so
Nancy
So so, stay here, don't go!
I am very happy that you two are here
please stay
I've been like a bird
flying here and there, never stopping
then I met you.
I thought I could finally settle down
I never expected I'd have to leave again
ga ming
don't let me hesitate
Nancy, I am grateful to you
So so
so so
Nancy is waiting for you
"Gone were those golden days"
"how one wishes to keep the past"
"to meet in that rain of golden light"
"and talk about innocent days"
"from a clear sun rise"
"No matter whether love had its chance"
"one still wanders in circles"
"vanishes in dreams, and
never stops longing"
and central motion picture company
15th anniversary of far-sun films
Starring: Cherie chung, Maggie
cheung and trurumi shingo
Written and directed by yonfan
"When they were seventeen”
I met chu so so when I was 17
I still remember when I first saw her
it was during a sun shower on campus
I asked her why she
didn't carry an umbrella
she said that she had not
listened to the weather report
I was struck by her
vivaciousness and openness
that gave me a feeling of intimacy
when I wanted to look at her again
she had already disappeared
like the sun shower
Let me introduce a new classmate
chu su su
miss, my name is chu so so, not chu su su
chu su su
stop laughing
is this your home?
Yes, I've been living here since birth
come in
it is spacious
dad, mom, I am home
it is useless to buy blue-chip stocks
you're home? Is there much homework today?
The usual. This is my new
schoolmate chu so so
auntie, uncle
miss chu, please sit down
let's go in and chat
come in
your room is beautiful
so so, have some cookies
does your father work in
the financial sector?
No. He used to run a factory
which closed down. And he
got into the stock market
does he make money?
I don't know, but his mood swings
depend on the hang seng index
my aunt used to buy and sell stocks too
she once made100% profit by...
Buying in at $1 and selling at $2
then she bought in at $3 and sold at $4,
but it went on rising
when she bought in at $6 and...
It unexpectedly dropped to $0.5
she fainted twice and
cried for a whole month
I don't understand what
you are talking about
greed. It's that simple.
Don't you like money?
Money? What is good about it?
Silly, don't you like to spend money?
I seldom need to spend money
I love money and love to spend as well
my father pampers me
when I was a kid he
bought me lots of toys...
And took me to places
now, he gives me lots of money...
To buy what I want
later he went to sea and
I live with my aunt ever since
my aunt treats me well
she is particularly nice...
When she receives the
remittance from my father
if I ever earn enough
the first thing I'll do is
to have dad come back from sea
then I will buy a house for my aunt
in return for what I owe
her for all these years
my house is a mess
not bad
come in
aunt
my school mate Nancy
aunt
the place is a bit messy
please don't mind - I won't
I'll make you something to eat
please sit down
thank you
my room is over there
- so so, are you back?
- Cousin
let's go inside
your room is pretty nice
it is interesting
my father got that for
me from a distant place
this is interesting too
look, I put your picture here
I have your picture too
so so, have some fruit
I don't want any
no?
How about you?
No, thanks
Your cousin likes you very much?
I don't know what's in his mind
sometime, dad didn't send me money
it made me worry a lot
so I am prepared to
drop out of school at any time
did your aunt make you
feel bad because of that?
No, she is not that kind of person
you have to repay her nicely in the future
if I make a lot of money
I'll repay however I want
no wonder you said you liked money
what will you do after graduation?
I don't know, never thought about it
I want to be a fashion designer
when you're a designer,
I will be your first client
hey, pretties
hurry
they're catching up
Go over there and hide
Don't panic. I have a weapon
rubber bands
hold it - does it work?
Where are they?
Seems like they're here
pretties, come out please!
Flirting with the girls!
Get lost!
Come back here
how dare you!
Go away! Bad boys
run, run!
Sorry
sorry, are you hurt?
It's alright, no problem
very handsome!
Your prince charming
he is yours - yours
- he is yours, not mine!
- I don't want him, you take him
liar, you like him
he left this
What should we do
let's do it this way,
take turns waiting for him each day
use the pen as an excuse and date him
it is fun
you first
you sit here and wait for him
no. You stay here with me
you sit here and
cupid will shoot the
arrow through your heart
be quiet, the arrow is coming. Bye
I am leaving. Bye
Hi! Are you waiting for someone?
It is cruel to let you wait like this
let's go and have some tea, ok?
Ok. Are you coming?
Ignoring us?
Today is my turn
are you sure?
I'll keep my word
let me stay here with you
no need. Yesterday you had your chance
today is mine
best of luck
goodbye
Eve is taking the forbidden fruit
you look familiar
where have we met?
My father is a police officer
he is coming to pick me up
sit down, you can go together with me
get lost - sit down
His name is sung ga ming
he writes modern poems too
too literary!
You don't like?
Not really at first, but his poems are ok
I think it is artistic and romantic
if you could choose, what
would you want most?
Someone who loves me
there are so many, which one do you like?
I am not so casual
if 1 like somebody, that means forever
how about you?
I want security, I don't
mind if he is older
somebody who is like my father
electra complex!
So what?
Come in
Aunt
what's wrong?
Your father...
Didn't father's remittance arrive?
No, your father is dead
it can't be, I don't believe it
it's not true
Dad
dad
My father is dead
my aunt said she would
treat me as her own kid
and my cousin gave me that look...
Don't want to see him again
don't cry
Nancy, I have nowhere to go
I don't want to see my cousin
I owe my aunt so much
I won't be able to repay
for the rest of my life
and I have to live with my cousin for life
cooking, laundry and raising kids
I don't want that kind of life
so so, don't cry
why not come to my place and stay with me?
My aunt won't be happy
just tell her we live and study together
it will be alright?
Nancy, I'm so lucky to have you
don't be silly, we are good friends right?
Please don't ever leave me
of course I won't
Auntie
auntie, I'm going to Nancy's place...
To prepare for the examination
that's fine. You study well
and you will have a bright future
I will, auntie. I'm going now
goodbye, auntie - goodbye
so so
cousin
are you leaving now?
I'll walk you there
don't bother
goodbye
What kinds of people don't like to talk?
The dumb and the lazy
which one of us is dumb?
Which one of us is lazy?
I think I'm dumb and you're lazy
I'm so dumb to pass by that coin
you're so lazy even don't
bother to pick it up
why aren't there any boys pestering us?
Fountain pen!
What?
The guy who dropped the fountain pen
where is the fountain pen?
I did not bring it
don't worry, I can handle it
haven't seen you for a while
- haven't seen you for a while
- It is you again
did you come for the fountain pen?
I beg your pardon?
Can you speak mandarin?
Not too well. I am half Japanese
we talk slowly then
are you asking us for your pen back?
We didn't bring it today
however, if we...
If you take us to the ocean park...
We'll give it back to you
ok
However our mandarin isn't fluent
you'd better brush up your mandarin
otherwise we'll ignore you
ok
Nancy, come on.., don't be afraid!
- I am scared
- Let's have fun together
you go ahead and have fun
don't go away - wait for us
Let's go there
it's that pretty girl
again, go over, pretty girl
- I feel very dizzy!
- Be careful
where is Nancy?
I'll go look for her
don't! She might come back
and not know where we are
let's wait for her here then
My father is Chinese
and my mother is Japanese
I grew up in an orphanage
my situation wasn't much better
I've like writing ever since I was young
I won the pen as a prize from...
A composition contest in primary school
I thank you for returning it to me
you are welcome
hope I'll use this pen to write a story
about you two
is there anything worth writing about?
I hope I have the chance to write it
I'll go look for Nancy. Wait for me here
so so
Nancy, where have you been?
Those Teddy boys followed me
what are you doing?
They were pestering me
when I was waiting for you
are you all right? We
waited for you a long time
thank you
it's all right
- The roller-coaster was a lot of fun
- I wouldn't dare to try it
just a minute, I'll take
a picture of you three
no!
Come on, closer
come on, smile
call me sometime and...
I'll put you in a TV commercial
goodbye
TV commercial?
Silly guy
would you like to have
supper together tonight?
We can't!
Then let me take you home
no need
can we exchange telephone numbers?
That is not necessary. Goodbye
then let me give you my telephone number
driver, please wait for him
goodbye
what's wrong with you today?
You didn't speak at all
I've given you a chance
I'm giving it back
disgusting! I don't want it
how come?
Cupid's arrow may hit you today
no, I don't want it
you have it - no
you're terrible. Why did you throw it away?
You're the one who tossed it
now neither of us has a chance
it's your fault
- Have you finished?
- It's almost done
both of you come here quickly
the graduation diploma
sit down
sit nicely
why is graduation so over the top?
Since I won't be able to go to university
let this be the substitute
how many application
letters did you send out?
Twenty
oh, no! Why doesn't it work?
Daddy, come here, I can't take a picture
miss chu, your cousin
is standing there again
so so, ignore him
I don't know what to do
I don't even dare to visit my aunt
- look!
- Sit nicely
ready
smile
Excuse me...
Do you know chu so so and Nancy chiang?
I'm chu so so, she's Nancy chiang
This is heavy
- where to put it?
- Here!
It's this big?
Yes!
At least it belongs to me
time to eat - sit down
yes. Ok
is your boss gone?
Yes
let's eat
what do we have?
Barbecue pork and chicken with rice
please give this to Mr. chen.
I'm going to have lunch
pbi
I am moving again
already
not enough space for all my clothes
the bigger the more expensive
you'll never be able to repay your aunt
if you keep spending like this
ok
Of course not if I stays here
it is very heavy
nice environment and a mountain view, too
you can live with me
- when I move to a bigger place
- Great
the same old handkerchief,
I'll buy you a new one
this is my business card.
I change job again
congratulations! You are a manager now
a diamond ring, is it genuine?
It's got to be genuine when it's this size
isn't it pretty?
- I won't sell it
- The price is at its peak now
property prices will drop next year
no, I am optimistic about next year
dad
property prices will
definitely rise next year
elevators are rising
people are pouring everything
into the stock market
the trend is going to change
stocks are hot now,
but it'll be real estate later
no matter what, I won't sell this apartment
think about it - let me do it
I'll call you later
we'll talk again then
hello! Yes!
Are you moving again?
How about here? Designer's choice
it is very modern
like the ones in the magazines
this is the first time
I've lived in an apartment by myself
every time I come home,
I turn on the stereo and the lights
so that I can clearly
see and hear this place
but I cannot see you clearly any more
why do you put so much
make-up on your face?
A woman without make-up has no spirit
a woman without perfume has no future
You live so luxuriously and...
I'm still a student in form 6
this apartment is rented
you will have a bright future
I only know make-up and perfume
Please give these presents
to uncle and auntie
Nancy, would you go with
me to visit my aunt?
You haven't seen them for a while
come along with me
be careful with your high heels
aren't they beautiful?
It's very feminine
Where is the house?
The house is gone
So so, let's go
I thought tonight I could repay
what I owe my aunt
let's go
I'll take you back
Dad, mom
you're back? What are these?
Presents from so so
tell miss chu there's no need for her
to be so polite
your dad means...
You shouldn't hang out
with miss chu anymore
she's a bad influence
why? What is so bad about so so?
Miss chu in fact works at the metropolitan
what is the metropolitan?
It's a night club
are you saying that so so is a hostess?
How do you know?
Did you go to the nightclub?
Did you see it with your own eyes?
Your dad saw her there
when socializing with his friends
it's so dark there,
maybe he mistook her for someone else
how could it be a mistake?
Miss chu lived here a long time
I don't believe it
so what if it is true
maybe you can persuade her to quit
what should I say?
I can't help her
mom, don't tell me what to do with so so
you'd better talk to dad
if there is no hostess in the night club
with whom will he dance with?
What are you saying?
I am saying I don't care
if so so is a hostess
- You look so beautiful tonight
- Am 1?
Let's go and have something to eat
I want to eat Japanese food
fine, how about Sushi? Get in the car
it's a deal
Five years later
Good morning
is it heavy? Put it here
all right
- Nancy, these drafts are pretty good
- Really?
I hope Mr. chen will agrees with that
Nancy chiang
sell them when they reach
eight million dollars
that's the limit
good morning, Mr. chen
wait a minute
is the sample here?
Yes, it's out there
- do you want to see it?
- Leave it that way
I have to go to Macau tonight
buy me an eight o'clock ticket
I have to be there on time, ok?
And don't forget to arrange
the piano lesson for my son
come back
copy Judy man's designs for the next season
Mr. chen, I don't think
it's good to do that
why not? It's good as
long as it makes money
Fanny Lee's here?
She's hot but always brings old clothes
for alterations
take care of her
ask her for ten complimentary
tickets for me
but don't say it's for me
miss Lee, you are so early this morning
Nancy, come and have a look
this dress was made only 3 years ago
and now it doesn't fit
you know this is my favorite dress on stage
- it brings good luck
- Is that so?
- See if you can make alteration for me
- Yes
thank you
you are welcome - miss Lee
you've worn this dress for 3 years
why not buy a new one?
Thriftiness is a virtue - yes
I couldn't find Mrs. sze-to
I can buy new clothes easily
just one show in the club and...
I can buy up an entire boutique
what should we do about this dress?
It's easy, widen up the shoulders
put a big diamond brooch here
a big diamond broach?
That means costume jewelry
no way, Fanny never wears anything fake
it would be so condescending
Fanny, costume jewelry is
all the rage in Europe
no one will criticize
they'll only say you're a fashion leader
ok, whatever you say
Nancy, I hope you can be on your own and...
I'll be your first customer
you have ideas
Fanny, Mrs. sze-to is ready for the mahjong
miss Lee, please excuse me for a minute
hello
what did you say to Fanny?
I heard it all
this is a big company
your design department is
only a small part of it
no individualism is allowed
everything for the benefit
of the company, out!
How about the 10 complimentary tickets?
I forgot to ask her
Mr. chen gets upset
when you chat with the clients
he is afraid you will
take away his customers
it's all right, he's the boss
and has his own problem
I really can't stand his behavior
why are so many people lining up here?
Buying flats under construction.
It's very popular now
dad, are you also in the queue?
No, I'm just standing in for my friend
uncle, you're so far behind
your friend won't get a good deal
it's not my concern
dad, can I stand here with you for a while?
No thanks. Tell mom I'll be home for supper
all right. Goodbye
that Chang is just too much.
He is a fair-weather friend
I asked for a favor and he said
everything had to be done by the book
I even have to stand in the line myself
he has at least 300 flats of orient garden
he wouldn't even let me buy one from him
you call that a friend?
Must your friends do you favors?
Are you still siding with him?
I should have you studied architecture
instead of fashion design
Nancy, so so sent you a dress
and left her new phone number.
I put it next to the phone
don't be in such a hurry.
Call her after supper
I'll make the call first
I told you not to associate with her.
She's a bad influence
you didn't feel that way
when she gave you a suit
if she gave me an orient garden unit
I'd say she was competent
so so? It is me
why are you home so late?
Moving again?
Great environment
I designed it myself.
All the furniture's from Europe
isn't it beautiful?
Fantastic. You paid for it?
It is a gift
such great deal
don't be silly, of cause
it is not that simple
boyfriend?
Just a minute
Oh, it is you!
Of cause I am here, where else could I be?
Someone is with me
whom? Come and find out
my classmate
she wants to buy a unit in orient garden
so so
just forget it if you have to think
somebody's coming to meet you
So so
Chocolate, for you
so so
what are you going to
wear for tonight's party?
The white dress I just bought
the white dress is very sexy
but if you like it, that's fine
who else will be attending?
Many people
What is about the flat?
Miss chiang, do you want to buy a flat?
No, my dad does
Ask your dad to call me
thanks
I have to go now
Is he just leaving like that?
He came especially to meet you
Sorry
our graduates' personal
data is confidential
we can't fulfill your request
good morning, mom
good morning
sit down and eat slowly
I don't have time to eat. Goodbye
all right, I will. Goodbye
- Nancy, are you going to work?
- Yes
Mr. Chang never expected
that I would deal with Mr. li directly
Mr. li doesn't even require down payment
just my signature
I'll make a profit in a week
really capable, I have to admit
do you mean Mr. li or miss chu?
Nancy, is so so a good friend of Mr. li?
I used to buy you lunch-boxes
now you come to have
lunch with me in central
I heard that your father
made a lot of money in real estate
he's about to become a property agent
whoever wants to buy Mr. li's flats
will have to go through him
warn him a balloon will burst
when it reaches high
I will tell him that
Mr. li treats you so well
why don't you learn business from him?
It takes too much energy
and I am too lazy
anyway, I have never taken a penny from him
he taught me how to invest
and I earned the money myself
don't you have a boyfriend yet?
Glad I did not compete with you
compete for what?
Compete who will be a virgin longer
I will definitely lose
how do you know I am a virgin?
Don't you like men?
Of course I do. Just haven't
found the right one
what about you?
I don't want to find the right one
Your birthday's coming up
time really flies, almost 23 years old
you're 23, I'm only 21
stop dreaming
it's time to go back to work
check please
you must get a boyfriend
as soon as possible
otherwise people might
take us for a lesbian
impossible! You are so coquettish
Sung ga ming
I'm Nancy chiang
it's you. I hardly recognized you
why are you here?
Why didn't you two ever call me?
It's a long story. Let's talk over a drink
fine!
Haven't seen you for so long
your mandarin has improved a lot
didn't you say if I couldn't
speak mandarin well
you wouldn't see me again?
You have a good memory
how is chu so so?
Is she all right?
She lives in saikung...
And works in finance
she's an unforgettable girl
I had that feeling even
when I first saw her
I just had lunch with her. She's gone now
sometimes she has those boyish charm
and sometimes she is gentle...
And feminine
what are you doing now?
I am now a journalist
it's just that I've never
seen anybody like her
I always think about the moment I met her
and always think...
How lucky I have met you
wouldn't it be wonderful if the three of us
could go to ocean park together again
that is possible
so so is leaving for Europe tonight
we can meet when she is back
Suddenly I hate myself
why did I tell a lie?
So so is in fact is in Hong Kong
I could have asked her to come
and spend time together
why didn't I do that?
I feel I took something away from so so
yes, it's an opportunity
but what would it matter
to her in this days?
Miss chiang - Mr. li
- is so so home?
- Yes
she is by the shore
I'm going down to see her
miss chiang, I have something to tell you
yes
You are the only one so so is close to
yes
she is getting married
congratulations to you
it could never be her and myself
who is she going to marry?
Let her tell you herself
don't you think it is ridiculous?
A rich old man falling for a little girl
don't talk that way
I never thought of it like that
I only know that you are good to so so
and even to her friends
she is fortunate
I am like a father to her
tell her I'll take care of her
Mr. li
miss chiang
and you care of her for me
miss chiang, the sino-British negotiations
are about to begin
tell your father to sell
all his stock and property
so so is waiting for you down there
Philip
Take a sip
they are my company's
secretaries, Mimi and gigi
my friend Nancy, this is Philip
is the picnic prepared?
All ready. You go have fun
we're going now
see you later
let's go
He is the man I am going to marry
his father is a shipping tycoon
he has a lot of money and girlfriends
why do you want to marry him?
I'm not sure whether or
not I should get married
of all my friends, he's
the most presentable
do you remember ga ming?
One day while driving...
I saw somebody who looked like him
all of a sudden I felt something
I haven't forgotten about
him after so many years
in fact, we didn't know each other too well
do you want to see him?
I don't think so, it was so long ago
next week is your birthday
let's spend it together
I made $30,000 again this month
mom, how about us going
to Taiwan next month?
Taiwan and not Europe?
Dad, mom
you dress up so beautiful tonight
when you're in the fashion business,
you should dress up everyday
where are you going to?
She's grown up now.
We have no part in her birthday celebration
dad, Mr. li said that you
should sell your flats
now? Are you sure?
Is there something wrong?
What could be the trouble?
Property prices are rising everyday.
It's an excellent situation
it's only the rich who are overly cautious
what did miss chu say?
Mr. li told me personally
nothing to do with so so
I'm leaving now
Time to take the medicine
so soon?
You know your heart problem well
take the medicine now and calculate later
does Nancy have an appointment with so so?
No, a man has just called
to ask her out for supper
- is that so?
- Yes
she is a big girl now and
must go out for a date
it's almost done, be patient
don't move!
Miss chu, come on in - auntie
where is Nancy?
She just left, not coming back for supper
today's her birthday.
I planned to have supper with her
give this present to her for me
thank you
why don't you stay here for supper
since Nancy's out, I better go
goodbye - goodbye
- come to see us when you have time
- All right
why didn't you tell her Nancy went out
with her boyfriend?
Nancy's a big girl
it's up to her to tell others
about her private life
- happy birthday!
- Thank you
This is for you
Do you still remember ocean park?
This was the picture of the three of us
taken that day
sorry I haven't had the opportunity
to give it to you
we were so young back then
it wasn't that long ago
five years is a long time.
We've all changed a lot
strange enough, I've
always kept this picture
like I knew I would meet you two again
Why do you always say "you two"
because I've always felt
you two were one entity
I thought she would come tonight
I want to be myself
that's not what I meant
what I meant was that...
This picture has been with me so many years
seeing you in the picture
naturally reminds of her
see if she still recognizes me
see if she still has the same expression
as when she knocked me down
because of this picture
you two have always been in my mind
chu so so is getting married
Chu so so is getting married
you have already said that
why is your reaction so calm?
We have no reason to stop her
from getting married
Smile! I've never seen
such an unhappy bride
what a paradox. I don't know why I marry
I have never been in love
so I marry someone rich
if you find our love now
will you still go on this marriage?
I have been through everything by now
marriage is like a contract
once signed there should be no regret
you haven't signed it yet
a promise is like a signature
but life is not a trade
sorry, but I feel so perplexed
I've brought a friend to see you
do I have other friends?
Aren't you my only friend?
There is one more
so so
I leave you alone for a while
It's you
All these years,
I tried to imagine you in a wedding gown
I never thought you'd
be wearing one so soon
why is your mandarin so good?
Didn't Nancy tell you?
I'm now working in Hong Kong
so I have to speak fluent mandarin
Nancy didn't tell me
maybe she wanted to surprise me
my wedding day is next
month, will you come?
I might have to go back to Japan
in a little while
are you free tonight?
I want to take you out for supper
thanks, but I'm not free
perhaps we fix a date for three of us
as a celebration for you
don't bother. Thank you
I won't have time
I finally met so so again
although she was no longer 17
although I didn't feel that she was happy
she still retained her charms
she did not say much
there was a nameless sorrow in her eyes
[t made me want to understand her better
and protect her
It's me
Is madam at home?
Thank you
I'm sung ga ming
this is a recording, I'm out now
- Miss chiang
- Is madam at home?
She is not in
- please give this to her
- Alright
do you remember I once said
I would write a story about you two
since our reunion
I've written half the story. Take a look
that means Nancy and I have become legends?
Did you have a fitting
for your wedding gown?
How was it?
It's been a long time since
I've felt so healthy
getting up early in the morning
isn't it lovely?
Beautiful
are you very happy now?
You have everything
boyfriend, beautiful house, and a fiancee
now if I want to see you
I have to wait in line
Nancy, what's wrong
what's wrong?
I get up every morning at 7 o'clock
and hurry to work
I almost work myself to death,
and what do I get?
You don't have to do a thing,
yet you have everything
it's so unfair
Nancy
I've never heard you say
you don't like your job
I like this job
I'm upset that my life is
not as colorful as yours
Nancy, are you jealous of ka ming and me?
Me jealous of you? Ridiculous!
You're so happy you've gone crazy
saying things like that...
If I were jealous,
I would not have brought him to see you
I know you don't have a boyfriend
not having a boyfriend means
I have to like sung ga ming?
If I wanted, I could
have lots of boyfriends
Sure, lots and lots
sorry, I 'll invite you
for dinner as my apology
it was my fault
sorry, I'm confused
I know
Don't tell me you want me to move here
it's not my style
I can't tell you yet. Let's move on
Auntie
it's you, so so!
Auntie
so so!
I've looked for you for years. I miss you
- I have a lot to tell you
- So so
you are more and more beautiful
I've missed you, too
so so!
Ga ming, how did you find my aunt?
Have you forgotten that I am a journalist?
Because of a deadlock
in the British-sino negotiations
the stock exchange and property market
have dropped severely
why did it fall like that?
What can drop has dropped,
I am in big trouble
why are you losing your temper
you don't look good, it's
time to take medicine
stop fussing!
Hello, who is it?
Mr. Chang, real estate has
dropped severely. What do we do?
I owe the bank several million
what? Hang seng index is dropping
and how about my stocks?
What about my other investments...
Just a minute
Are you awake?
Do you want some soup?
Doctor said you've
overworked, nothing serious
your dad's death certificate
has been issued
I have arranged everything for the funeral
rest up for a day or two
still a lot of minor things to take care of
you are getting married
and still come here?
You and I are too close for that
I've taken care of your
father's flats and stocks
when the price rises
you can pay me back with interest
so so
what?
I am so sorry
silly, you didn't do anything bad
I was jealous of you when you were so happy
I was wrong too
if I had paid more attention to you
things wouldn't have happened this way
I was too selfish
How is ga ming?
He is going back to Japan
what are you thinking?
Nothing
just hoping you'll be happy
I will
I am leaving
take a good rest
When are you leaving?
Wednesday
That's my wedding day.
It's better if you don't come
I won't be so sad
ga ming, I'm grateful to you
you helped me find my aunt
you helped me find what I had lost
this month has been my happiest ever
when I first saw you
you were very happy
since then I wished that
I could always make you happy
but I failed
You never request my happiness
even if I had, could you offer?
But I believe
I'll finish writing the story of you two
Will you return here?
Not for a while
Shall we keep in touch?
Of course
it's getting late. I have to go
Give it to me as a souvenir
Please don't
so so, I love you, I really do
I wish I could say the same
but...
I have to go
"Gone were those golden days"
"how one wishes to keep the past"
"to meet in that rain of golden light"
"and talk about innocent days"
"from a clear sun rise"
"No matter whether love had its chance"
"one still wanders in circles"
"vanishes in dreams, and
never stops longing"
"gone were those golden days"
"how one wishes to keep the past"
"the heart still longs with a sigh"
"still wishes to keep the days gone by"
"only a speechless you and I"
"can taste the bitter
and sweet of the past"
"once upon a time I saw a blurred face"
"now is a face etched with sorrow"
"When they were twenty-seven"
young kids
we are back to this beach
if you had to choose one among the boys
who would it be?
None of them suits me
sorry. Thanks
have you noticed that our charm and glamour
have no comparison to a volley ball
time flies
we're 27 and on the verge
of becoming old ladies
Nancy, you are not old
not old?
I know it even if my
colleagues don't say so
one day in the office
I heard them talking in slang
it was like hearing Russian,
didn't understand it at all
and the other day...
I was shocked by a colleague's profanity
what used to be foul language...
Is now a common phrase
you're making a name for yourself
in the fashion world
I stay at home and
have lost touch with the world
do you remember we used to
come here to watch the boys?
How come they weren't so sexy then
today's younger generation is very capable
they know exactly who they are
and what they want
there is a new boy in our company
he just graduated from the states
and helps me on the design
he doesn't take me as his boss
and keeps on sending me gifts
I don't know how to handle this
where are the flowers from?
From me of course
he's so gutsy, one time he even asked me
do you know what you don't have?
Nothing. I have it all
there is something that you don't have
what?
I'm giving it to you
"Education of love"
take him then
no, I don't like him
love is complicated
when you like him, he doesn't like you
when he likes you, you don't like him
and when two people like
each other, then...
You're so moody, are you unhappy?
I constantly tell myself
to respect the marriage
but living with Phillip
has made me very unhappy
what could make you happy?
Divorce
but I am use to this kind of lifestyle
how could I have the
courage to get divorced?
The rich have their own problems
what can one do to be happy?
I want to go places
where?
Paris, London, Tokyo
Tokyo
"Tokyo"
Do you know where so so is?
No, I don't
fin her fast and tell
her to file for divorce
why?
Hsieh's freight company
is about to close down
it has nothing to do with her.
Let the company handle it
miss chiang, you are so naive
the company's guarantors
will be held responsible for the debts
the American bank is preparing to
file a lawsuit next week
is it that serious?
She won't get a thing from the hsieh family
tell her getting a divorce
is for her own good
I'll find her and tell her immediately
how much do they owe?
Us$824 million
half of it is mine
Is chu so so back?
Thanks
Nancy, I have a present for you
why you always give me things?
Today is your birthday
how do you know?
See if you like it
thank you
What's wrong?
Nothing I'm just thinking of a friend
So so
he even wants to climb mount fuji
I said the Autumn was too cold
and I had to rush back to see you
might as well wait till your holiday...
And we can go together
I've already asked the company
to send me back to Hong Kong
then I'll keep an eye on you two
thank you very much
you better find someone for Nancy
she is so wasted
for all the years I've known her
she's never had a boyfriend
wouldn't you say she's a bit up-tight?
It's so hard to believe
we've already known each other for 10 years
Nancy, your birthday seems to be this month
let's celebrate together
where do you want to eat?
It's ga ming's treat
Nancy, so so will arrange it for you
I have to call the newspaper office
Are you in love?
Does it show?
I know what I want now I
just want to be happy
miss chu, don't you recognize me?
I'm tseng, Mr. li's former assistant
we've met many times
I bought Mr. li's company
here's my business card
miss chiang
if your father wants to buy property
just give me a call. Goodbye
he is mad. Don't pay any attention
I want to divorce Philip.
I'll agree to any conditions
what's most important is to be free
did you say you have something urgent?
Since you're getting a divorce,
then it's all right
Nancy I waited for you but now have to go
I've reserved you tickets for my concert
- best seats in the house
- Thanks!
And you did a great job
restyling my clothes
nobody will notice they're old
and I am doing the best
PR for you personally
don't forget to come to my concert! Bye-bye
goodbye
dress up a little!
Restyling my foot! She shouldn't come...
If she can't afford new ones
I don't understand why she
doesn't retire already
no way an oldie like her
could make a comeback
nobody buys her records neither
what are you talking about?
She's our customer, not
someone to gossip about
are you doing any better?
Mind your own business first
Nancy - don't come in!
The sample is ready
put it down
get out!
Nancy, don't drink too much
Have you fallen for me?
Did you ever think you would have me?
Are you afraid of me
because of I am your boss
Do you want me?
I am sorry
I should not act like this
I took you for somebody else
You will not remember
what happened tonight?
Why should 1?
Nancy, give me a smile
Do you know what...
I wanted most when I was a child?
Someone who'd care for you forever
how did you know?
Every child wants that
when I was 17
I knew so so would care for me forever
but that wasn't enough
I wanted ga ming, too
somebody who would love me forever
the more I wanted him
the bigger the pressure. I felt lonely
In the end, I didn't even
have a friend to share my secrets
That's why I am grateful to you
the things I did not dare to tell people
I could tell them all to you
I don't think I'll ever do this again
but tonight, when I needed it most
you came to comfort me
really, I am truly grateful to you
Chih Cheng
You'll be all right
hsieh's freight company...
Has been affected by
the worldwide shipping decline
hsieh's stock price
was at market bottom yesterday
the company's stocks...
And bonds ceased trading today
this room should be big enough
to be your walk-in closet
I plan to put a dining table here
a sofa over there, and...
Ga ming
remember when you took me to see auntie...
What I said then?
You said that you were grateful to me
I said I wasn't used to
living in such a place
you're joking, right?
I am serious
you know
hsieh's freight is bankrupt
in a few days I'll have lost everything
you still have me
that's not enough...
You know what kind of
life I was accustomed to?
I know, but I love you
that's not reason enough
but you once said that
if only we could be together
you could give up everything
it's a casual talk
but I know you meant it
maybe I did mean it when I was wealthy
but soon I'll have nothing
I only know I can't give
up my style of life
ga ming, we are not the same
I only know love can make up for everything
love is not my priority
my promise to you was
made in the heat of the moment
but now I must face
a practical problem of my life style
can you afford me?
How much can you afford my clothes...
And expenses?
I suppose I could put up with you
for a little while
but not for my whole life. I couldn't
your monthly pay isn't
enough to buy me one dress
I am used to luxury and you can't change me
but we can start afresh
don't be so naive, do you
think I am still 17?
Sung ga ming
I really can't live here. I have to go
chu so so
you always come and go as you please
I've never uttered even a word of complaint
don't you know I also have feelings
don't you know...
How sad I am every time you leave
you said you loved me...
And I've never doubted your sincerity
but I never thought your passion
would cool down so fast
I never thought that money
was so important to you
so important that even
your love could be bought
every time you said you loved me...
And then left because of money
what do you take me for?
You would do anything for
money, wouldn't you?
What do you take yourself for?
Ga ming has gone
he's really gone
how could it be like this?
You two were so close
what affect did hsieh's bankruptcy
have on you two?
You wouldn't understand, nor would he
tell me
I told him...
I did not love him anymore
I couldn't give up my lifestyle
I don't believe it.
You're not that kind of person
I have lost everything over night
but somebody has lost even more than I
I only lost the luxuries of life
but he lost his reputation and status
I can start all over again
but he is too old
so so, forget it
the hsieh family was never too nice to you.
Don't be so sad
I didn't mean the hsieh family
it's li
li chih Cheng?
You know how good he was to me...
And to your family
he still took care of me...
After I married into the hsieh family
he bought half the hsieh stock...
To protect my position in the family
The other night I went to see him
he had aged so much overnight
I feel so very sad
did li chih Cheng go bankrupt?
Not bankrupt
but he needs a large cash flow
a very huge amount of capital
I know tseng would be able to help him
I went to beg him and he agreed
but I have to be with him
I said yes, but not in Hong Kong
how could you say yes?
Nancy
we're still young, we can
start all over again
chih Cheng is old. This
is too important to him
Does ga ming know about it?
He only knows love and
that I don't love him
but he is the only person I love in my life
I know - I let him down
don't say that
Don't
You misunderstood so so
So so
Nancy
So so, stay here, don't go!
I am very happy that you two are here
please stay
I've been like a bird
flying here and there, never stopping
then I met you.
I thought I could finally settle down
I never expected I'd have to leave again
ga ming
don't let me hesitate
Nancy, I am grateful to you
So so
so so
Nancy is waiting for you
"Gone were those golden days"
"how one wishes to keep the past"
"to meet in that rain of golden light"
"and talk about innocent days"
"from a clear sun rise"
"No matter whether love had its chance"
"one still wanders in circles"
"vanishes in dreams, and
never stops longing"