Madalena (2021) - full transcript

The newly opened Venetian at the Cotai area

Had 300,000 visitors in
it's opening three days

It is believed to be the
hottest hotel this year

Although foreign invested
hotels have done well

Established local brands
like the Grand Lisboa

Is opening at the end of December this year

Plus the hugely popular Wynn Macau

And the local hotels of
different sizes in the old town

The competitiveness of the
old town cannot be ignored

Here's the time

It is 6:00AM on March 26th, 2008



This is DJ Ho, and I'll
be back after this song

chatting with you all about current affairs

Speeding camera at Macau Tower

Business is slow today

You might take a longer
route for the next tourist

Don't be ridiculous... Keep it up

Coming, boss

Boss, what did you have in mind?

You don't have to do
anything, just read this

You're back? How was work today?

Are you tired? I've prepared dinner

Did you miss me?

I'm so bored at home all alone

I wanna learn English



Your hair is getting
long, I'll trim it for you

I don't wanna do laundry,
please help me out

How about I wash your hair,
and give you a massage?

Thank you

Boss, winning loads?

I wouldn't be here if I was

It's okay, have a drink

That'll turn your luck around

Right, otherwise how
could I meet hot chicks?

Here, drink with me

I can't drink on the job

But since you're so
generous, I'll have a glass

Wow, you can drink

You can take a drink,

here...

Down this, and we'll get another bottle

Here, drink! Thank you, boss

You can take a drink

Alright, I'll have another bottle...

Two bottles? Alright, two bottles then

You're drinking as if your
life is depended on it

The more I drink, the more I earn

It'd be better if you weren't late

Table 2 is getting the bill

Is the roster out?

The roster isn't out yet, I'm
going to chase that sleazy bastard

I don't understand you,

why are you working so hard

I would've left if I were you

All for the money, just
for another 2-3 years

I'll leave once I have earned enough

Alright, leave, I'm not gonna miss you

I'm leaving...

We're here

This new batch of shampoo
and hair-growth serum

Remember to push it to our clients

And this new hair-dye
technology is not working

You have to keep an eye on it

Did Ah Fun look for you?

Wow

It's been three years

You're still looking for her?

No, she didn't reach out to me

This is my number

Let me know if she reaches out

I've seen many women come through here

This place is just a stepping board

It's been so many years,
just face the facts

She's much younger, she's
beautiful and hardworking

She's only eyeing for your ID

Wake up

Ma'am, what are you doing?

Honey... honey...

My husband is drink, we live upstairs

Then go ahead back home

I'll let go, you can leave

Why am I here?

You were drunk, so I took you here

I don't live here

I wouldn't know then. What time is it?

4:30AM

What is it?

You're holding on to me

I'm late now, because I
was taking care of you

You see me as a prostitute?

I'm sorry

Whatever

Are you in a hurry?

A lot of people say that

Macau is a city that never sleeps

In this night, in the
city that never sleeps

What are you doing at this very moment?

Maybe some of you are working

Just like me, waiting for
dawn alongside you all

But maybe some of you

Are having trouble sleeping because
there's something on your mind

Is it because of love, your
career, or your family?

Leave me a message, and let's have a chat

It will be dawn in an hour

Are you okay?

I'm okay

Is that your wife?

Did she run away with another man?

How long has she been gone?

Three years

You're drinking as if
your life depended on it

You don't need this anymore, right?

Thank you

Taxi driver, you mind waiting a bit?

And drive me to work?

I know where you're heading

How would you know that?

I get takeout at Ho Choi every day

I think I know

You're the guy who orders the steamed ribs

And you order two portions every day

Don't you get bored? Eating
the same thing every day

At night, where do you...?

Yes, I dress quite sexy

But I'm not a prostitute

What I mean is, you're
working a second job at night?

I don't think that's legal
Of course it's illegal

I'll get busted if anyone
finds out, but you'd understand

I'm all alone in Macau, I just
want to earn some quick money

You seem to know a lot, are
you from the Mainland as well?

Yes, but I've had my ID for almost 10 years

It's good to have an ID

I'd be able to earn more money

There's not much difference

I came to Macau because

my wife wanted to live here

I also came to Macau because of a man

Thank you

Wait a sec

Hey, this is for you, bye-bye

Customers are here, get to work Coming

We bring our customers good
luck, so you can win more

With the good luck, you
can win another 10mil

Mr. Chan, come find me after you wake up

You still remember me after all this time?

Of course I do,

you said the seafood at home was lousy

So you only eat the best quality food here

You do remember me

Here you go Thank you, boss

I'm coming again tonight,

I'll book your best private room

Save me the highest

quality seafood

Sure, of course...

See you tonight

Thank you

You little rascal, you have your ways

I learned it all from you

Every customer wants to eat seafood

The roster for April...

The roster for April...

I know what to do

Here, take it all

Hurry up, I can't hold it in anymore

What's the rush

I can't even shower in peace

Sis, let's take a vacation soon

And we can go up north
for a manicure and massage

Not for me, I didn't expect
working in Macau to be so tiring

The night shift is
draining the life out of me

I don't wanna go anywhere

It's alright, you'll get used to it

It might take a few months

Why doesn't Lena take the night shift?

Don't you know she has special
relations with the captain?

This type of relation?

Seriously?

That's impossible, he's so old

I won't accept that

You won't, but that doesn't mean she won't

Don't you know what kind of person Lena is?

Lena, why are you back so late tonight?

Mei is using the bathroom,
I'll ask her to hurry up

It's okay, I'll just use the kitchen

Do you still need it?

No, I don't

Hello? Did you miss your mommy?

Yes, granny and I both miss you,

when are you coming back?

Mommy is busy, I'll come
back in the new year holidays

I'll spend every day with you

I want mommy to come back
home to sleep with me

You're so big now, you still
want me to sleep beside you?

Lena, are you off duty? Have you eaten yet?

How's everything at the travel agency?

I got off a while ago, I'm not doing much

Just had dinner with my colleagues,
about to hop into the shower

Don't send us all of your earnings,

keep some for yourself

You're all alone out
there, you need some cash

If you meet someone suitable,
you should consider it

Again with this topic

I don't need one, there
are no decent men in Macau

How can that be? You just
have to search for him

You're already 30, you
need to think about this

What'll happen when I'm gone?

Don't waste the qualities I gave you

Alright, you're still young

You've yet to enjoy life,
you're not going anywhere

Alright, I need to take a shower, bye-bye

Is Lee Cheuk Pan there? He's not here

Not here? Get him out here

He still owes me a few
hundred thousand dollars

He really isn't here

Tell him to come out of hiding

Macau is a small place

And pay us back what he owes

Hey, you're up early, weren't
you on the night shift?

Don't look at me like that

I couldn't help myself,
it was such a nice road

I'm paying back what I owe you, bro

Use this to cover your interest

It doesn't cover it

So you do know

My clients are coming in
two days, I can settle this

Don't worry about me

There's something different about you

No there isn't

You're not eating steamed spare ribs

Mum, do you have enough money?

I'll send more back in two days

I do, Little Yuk's drawing
class is very expensive.

Don't let her join.

It's okay, I can earn enough

I don't want to spend your money,

but the teacher said she have talent.

Mum, I'll call you back later

You have to be calm if
you're up to something

Lena, I...

You just want to earn more money

But this isn't earning, it's stealing

If they call the cops on you,

you'd be deported back

But you're...

I'm not stealing, they
gave it to me as a gift,

it's different

If you want to survive
here, learn Cantonese

And earn money with your own effort

In order to fight against inflation,

the government will share the
fruits of the economy with residents

and will start giving out money
to residents on July 1 this year.

How will you use the $9,000
after you receive it?

How many years do you think the
government will give out money?

You are welcome to call the
Macau Square program to discuss.

I have to get this bus every day

I'll be late to work if I miss it

If you don't mind

I can pick you up if I'm available

I don't think that's a good idea

You know I'm trying to earn money

I can't afford taking a taxi

It's okay, the borders close at midnight

So I'm free after that

Alright, since you've made the offer

I'll give you a bigger portion
when you order your food

Right, what's your name?

Mada

Lena

It's already 5:30AM before we know it

It's me, DJ Ho chatting with you all again

At 3:00PM this afternoon,

the Beijing Olympic Flame

Will begin it's 27km
journey from Olympic Stadium

The Olympic torch relay
should conclude in 3 hours

Have you been to Beijing?

I wanna go to Beijing if I had the chance

Don't you wanna work here?

I don't want to

To me, Macau is just a place to earn money

I see you running between two jobs

You probably haven't eaten

Thank you

Why don't you drive the day shift?

The night shift is tough on your body

I used to have insomnia

So I decided to drive the night shift

But I'm much better now

Why is that?

You can conserve gas this way

I'm not a customer, you
don't need to turn on the a/c

Stick to one gas station

Then you can exchange

for free gas with your points

You're familiar with this industry

Of course, I used to
work in a travel agency

I lead tours to Macau, so
I know the ins and outs

Then you should be a tour guide

The pay is probably better

Then you don't need to work such long hours

What is it?

I'm messing with you

I wouldn't be here

if I worked in a travel agency

You're so gullible

Did I offend you?

We still have some time,
let me take you somewhere

I spoke to Chen, I'm
switching to the day shift

So the car will be available at night

Why don't you take the night shift?

No way, you're crazy

Earn more money to pay your debts

It's been paid

If you did, you wouldn't get beaten up

Don't worry, you should take a look at them

They had it worse

Why did you switch to the day shift?
That's healthy

Is it a girl? Do you have a girlfriend?

I told you before, this is good for you

Where did you meet her?

You should introduce her, is she pretty?

You're always like this, tell me more

Hello?

I wanted to ask when you were free

I want to treat you to dinner

I'm saving up my holidays so I
can visit my family back home

Right, family is more important

The bar is scheduled to be cleaned tomorrow

I don't need to go to
work, I can do tomorrow

Alright, let me prepare something, bye-bye

Madame Tai, I wanna get tomorrow off

My place is small, this is it

No, this is not bad at all

At least you can hang your clothes

That's better than my place

That's a lot of dishes, did
you make these yourself?

Yes, I did

There's one dish left, have a seat

Do you need help? No, it's okay

Just sit tight, it'll be ready soon

Have a seat outside, it's smokey in here

All done?

Yes, let's eat

Your dumplings are very good Really?

I haven't made them in a long time

At this level, you can
open your own restaurant

In Macau? Don't even think about it

The price of rent and
utilities have skyrocketed

Nobody told you to open it in Macau

You can go back to the Mainland

I wanna earn enough money, and
open a restaurant back home

Here,

have another one

Thank you

I need to take this call

Hello? Yes...

You need a picture?

Mummy will think of something.

Go to bed, bye-bye

Do you hate people who lie?

I always have to lie to my daughter

I've been lying, saying that

I'm earning a lot in a travel agency

How old is your daughter?

This is Little Yuk, she's five

She doesn't look like me, does she?

Big eyes, and chubby

She always asked when I'll be back home

I wanna spend every day
with her, watching her grow

But I don't have a choice

How does your daughter
know that you're lying?

Kids' homework these days is very difficult

Their latest assignment is to

Tell the class about her parents' work

So Little Yuk called me

And asked me to send her a picture

So should I take a picture
of myself at the restaurant

Or at the bar with those customers?

Sorry, I shouldn't be talking about this

Let's eat

Don't worry, I have an idea

What's going on?

My friend keeps changing jobs

He left this flag behind

I'll get you an outfit as a tour guide

Then you can send Little Yuk that picture

Pick it out yourself

Ready

1, 2, 3

Can you see it? Good.

We can see... Wynn Palace

Come this side, wait

Let's take a picture

1, 2, 3

One more, 1, 2, 3

Thank you

You're welcome

Thinking about working two jobs

With only a few hours of
sleep, is giving me a headache

Maybe you can slow down a bit

Don't push yourself too hard

I can't, I only need to save another $50k

Then I can reunite with Little Yuk

I've been in Macau for 7-8 years

My Cantonese is getting pretty good

But so what?

I have nothing besides my work

In Macau, I only know you and Madame Tai

Sometimes I'd think to myself

If I died here

How long would be it
until anyone found out?

I wanted to say thank you

This is for you

To thank you for driving me

I know you're quitting drinking

Use this for hot water

With some lemon, it'll make you feel better

How about we start afresh

I don't have anything

But I'm serious about this

I'm going to leave one day

Are you going to leave with me?

Do you like jasmine tea?

Okay

What would you like to eat?

Spare ribs... Is there anything else?

Steamed chicken with mushrooms

Such good service

Yeah, she wouldn't even look at us

Yes

Mr. Zhang, come back next
time Be careful, Mr. Zhang

Okay

If this kind of woman can let me on,

They only stick to the rich folk

When is it our turn?

How's the food?

The food is good

I'll eat whatever you serve me

I asked you out for dessert last time,

but you didn't come

Theres a place with great almond
milk dessert. Let's give it a try

There's dessert here
too, would you like some?

Sure, I'd like your milk...
two portions of milk pudding

Would you like some? Sure

Then four portions

Four portions, coming up I'll wait

Coloane Prison to Macau,
Coloane Prison to Macau

2726, I haven't gone over the hill yet,

any tips from the prison?

Coloane Prison to Macau, no tips

4664, I wouldn't go over there,

it's bad luck

Coloane Prison to Macau, no tips

6645 roger, I'll be there in ten minutes

Does this feel good?

Maybe you shouldn't eat at the restaurant

How come?

You get jealous

I don't Really?

You sure you don't?

I know you get upset seeing me work there

But you know I have to earn money

I understand, so I'll work hard as well

Maybe we can open a
restaurant here after all

I'll hire you as a chef, I'll be the boss

Alright, boss

You're so capable. I'm sure
we'll breakeven in no time

Then we can move Little Yuk

here to live with you

Alright, that's a promise

We'll face whatever comes our way

But you have to promise me

You have to tell me everything

You should learn the Chiu Chow dialect

You can teach me

Hello Hello

Treat me lunch Treat me lunch

I'm good, right?

I love you

I can actually understand it

Mum, I'm bringing someone
back for the new year

Lena, what kind of man is he?

Tell me more

He's a driver, an honest man

Does he mind that you have a daughter?

If he did mind

Then I wouldn't be together with him

Alright, I hope you've picked the right one

Mum,

maybe I'll stay in Macau for good

Lena, whatever you decide

I'll support you

As long as Little Yuk has her mother

Typhoon Dujuan is expected to
reach Macau at 11:00PM tonight

The typhoon 8 storm signal
will be hoisted by 11PM

The observatory expects that
the interior low-lying areas

There isn't any rain

Do you know that taxis make

the most money in a typhoon?

Really?

All public transport, and the bridge,

will close by 10:30PM tonight

All citizens, please take note

I'll earn more tonight,

you go back and rest

Lena, you're back early.

You didn't stay out long

Did you take my money?

Not me, I didn't

Don't talk nonesense, I didn't

What are you doing? Are you crazy?

Where's my money? Where's
the money I put in there?

That has nothing to do with us

You didn't secure your own money

I saw Kiki pack her bags and left today

Let's call the cops

Let's keep looking

Hey, you'll die if you
keep drinking like that

You can earn money slowly

Slowly? I don't wanna early slowly

I wanna get out of here

Come find me next time you're here

I've saved you something good

Ming, come here

Are you tired? Don't go to work tonight

No, I'm okay

This is for Little Yuk's tuition

It's alright, I can take care of it

Just drive, I'm gonna be late

What happened?

I think I saw Joe's
previous subordinate Ming

Joe is still in prison

His subordinates are
working for someone else

He's too busy to pay attention to you now.

Don't think about it too much

You're fine now

Did you tell the taxi
driver about your past?

I told him enough

Whether you're taking this seriously

or playing around

Don't mention about your past

If you do, everything will change

Two more orders to go, hurry up

$40 please

Thank you.

What is this?

I'm working a second
job, earning more money

So you'll have to take this ride

I have to tell you something What is it?

Nevermind

I'll go home with you in the new year

I wanna meet Little Yuk

See you tonight See you tonight

Bye bye Bye bye

Go inside, it's getting cold

Bye.

Lena

I thought I recognized you the other day

That must be fate

I've been thinking of you all these years.

I was still a subordinate back then

Joe is not a man

But don't be afraid

Look at me now

What do you want?

Nothing, I was just reminiscing

about our past

And if you hadn't called the police,
Joe wouldn't have gone to jail

Just wanted to remind you

Did you know? Joe is out of prison

Everyone's looking for you and Little Yuk

I don't even know if I
should tell him the truth.

Do you think I'll believe you?

He still has a few more years to go

Was that your new boyfriend?

That taxi driver, he's a local

Then you have nothing to be afraid of

What do you want from me?

You know how I feel about you.

I happen to be quite sentimental

And I like you too.

Since you're being sentimental

If you stay with me,

then I'll tell Joe

That I haven't seen you around

Maybe you should think about it

Or perhaps I'll have a chat
with your new boyfriend

We'll tell him about our past

What's on your mind?

You're not feeling well?

It's nothing

You don't need to pick me up
from the restaurant tomorrow

How come?

I'm going over the border
to send money back home

Didn't you do that earlier this month?

Yes, but I don't wanna
leave my money at the dorm

Do you need me to come with you?

It's okay, you go earn your money

I can take care of myself

Weren't you crossing the border?

What are you doing at a hotel?

Meeting a friend

I thought you said you
only knew me and Madame Tai

Why are you meeting a friend at a hotel?

What is it? You don't trust me?

If you trusted me

You wouldn't have followed me

I trust you

But I'm asking you only once

Are you hiding anything from me?

Little Yuk's father is out of prison

I'll move you guys to the
county after the new year

To the county? That's
expensive, can you afford it?

Don't worry, I'll figure something out

Really?

Really, and my boyfriend is good to me

He'll think of something with me

Lena Mum, we'll speak soon

Here's the new roster

The captain asked me to show you

It's the same every month

What is there to see?

It's different this month, have a look

Why can't we talk inside?

Why are we chatting here?

Didn't I give you commission every month?

Why do I have back to back shifts?

I'll be honest with you

Don't think I don't know
what you're doing out there

You're sleeping with other men

Why don't you sleep with me as well?

What are you saying?

What are you saying?

Stop it... let go...

Let go... he's dying

He's dying...

You're crazy

She's whore, take her if you'd like

Don't come to work tomorrow

Did you sleep with the captain?

No, I didn't

You didn't?

Why did she say you're a whore?

It's all nonesense

What were you doing at
the hotel the other day?

I was meeting a friend?

A friend?

Or a customer?

You've done your calculations

You just treated me as your errand boy

How many of these

have you given to taxi drivers?

Was I the only one who was dumb enough?

I've been so stupid

I really believed

That what we had was real

Did you trust me?

Did you ever trust me?

Stop lying to yourself

I didn't lie to myself

You did No, I didn't

You did, you couldn't let go

You were just using me to replace your wife

I didn't think of you as her

No matter what I did, you'd
think that I was lying to you

From the first day we met

You knew how much money meant to me

You beating him up today

Caused me to lose my job

You beating him up

I didn't think of you as her

You know that I have to provide
for my mother and Little Yuk

But you're just the same as her

You cheat men for their money

You want my ID,

you're both whores

Do you know why I came
to the restaurant today?

I withdrew all the money I had

I wanted to leave Macau
with you, and go home.

I wanted to start all over with you

Since I was a kid

I've been all alone

Until I met you

Then I thought... maybe
life isn't so bad after all

I thought I deserved happiness

Do you know how hard it
was to stand back up?

Why? Why?

Why did it have to be you?

Don't come looking for me ever again

We're done

Mixed stir fry

Madame Tai, let me introduce you

This is my woman Lena, isn't she stunning?

Madame Tai

Madame Tai

Give it back, Give it back Let go

My mum gave me that... give it back

Let go!

I'm about to give birth

Give it to me

Come on, don't cry

Here you go

What is it? Let go

Are you crazy?

What the hell do you think you're doing?

Joe is still in prison

He never got out

I was good to you, why
are you doing this to me?

Are you stupid?

Look at you now, who would want to?

Where is she?

She got train tickets and left this morning

Madame Tai told me you'd be here

I still have something I need to pack

I was gonna tell you

Once I've settled down

But it's good that you're here

You'll drive me, right?

This suitcase sucks

I've only used it twice and it's broken

I need to catch a train

I quit my job

I'm sorry, let's not break up

I won't ask about this anymore.

That time I was at the hotel

I was meeting Little
Yuk's father's subordinate

I wanted to protect our relationship

So my past doesn't come to haunt us

I know you don't like to be lied to

But I've done this to you

I told you that...

I came to Macau because of a man

After a while

I gave birth to Little Yuk

He gambled a lot, and was in massive debt

He made me work as a
prostitute to pay off the debt.

I didn't agree, so he brought
his buddies, and raped me

right in front of Little Yuk

I was only 24 years old

I didn't know how to face it

So I could only lie to myself

And pretend nothing ever happened

I actually hate it here

I came back just to earn some quick money

With no emotional attachments to anything

Until I met you

You make me feel hopeful for our future.

But when I saw how much
you've suffered becasue of me,

I knew I had to tell you.

But do you understand,

once I come clean

Every time I see you

I'll think about my past

If both of us are so miserable

Why don't you let me go?

We can start our lives over.

Use this money to open a restaurant

You know that I won't take it

Forget everything here and

go back to live a good
life with Little Yuk.

You're beautiful when you smile

That's a beautiful drawing,

mummy will treat you some ice cream, okay?

Okay

Table for one?