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Xi Yan The Wedding Banquet
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It's been a long time since I last wrote... |
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but because of my shoulder... |
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I find it difficult to lift a pen. |
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So I recorded this cassette for you... |
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my son in America. |
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It will save you lots on phone bills, too. |
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My shoulder has been hurting |
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They say after two more years, |
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So, Pa has retired from the Army, |
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Before he was a general... |
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in charge of thousands of troops. |
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Now he's here at home... |
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commanding only me and old Chang... |
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and he's getting very cranky. |
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It's hard for him to run things. |
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Maybe it's because I'm getting old, |
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and you're not getting any younger yourself. |
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When will you marry? |
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You know, Pa came from China to Taiwan |
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and you're his only precious son. |
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So don't be such a snob! |
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Last week we enrolled you |
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and they'll send you a computer form... |
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for you to describe your ideal woman. |
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All their girls have impeccable backgrounds. |
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They are well-educated, well brought up... |
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elegant and very attractive... |
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like Mrs. Quian's daughter, |
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Please, son. Don't be so choosy. |
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Relax. Stretch. |
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As a great Chinese poet once said: |
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What's that supposed to mean? |
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If you don't Zen out, you'll be murdered |
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Simon, there's a call for you. |
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Hello. |
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If I give you $1, |
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- Simon? |
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In the city. Come here and meet me. |
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You're still mad? |
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It's just we've been |
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All you had to do was tell me. |
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But I can't control |
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We'll get time together, I promise. |
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Just come home tonight, okay? |
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Sure. I'm going by |
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I'll be home by 7:00. |
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Wai Tung! Wow! What a coincidence! |
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No, in Manhattan. |
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What are you up to? |
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Last time I saw you |
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They put 33 different wires, |
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only the skin graft. |
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Sorry, but I'm late. Call me sometime. |
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Yeah, let's get together. |
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Just like the old days. |
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You're eating too fast. |
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I'm nervous. If they let me convert |
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If not, we couldn't even afford |
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What's the point of being able |
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if you won't even take time off to have one? |
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Speaking of which, |
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They hated the hotel. |
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Was that the one we were going to stay in? |
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So I guess it's great we didn't go. |
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Simon, I'm really sorry. |
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I'm taking you to Paris in September, |
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It will be a birthday present. |
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You're such a jerk. |
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Hey, you homo! |
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Hello. |
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Don't joke about it. |
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You know the Witchells down the street? |
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Cute. |
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Do you and the mighty Wai want to go shoot |
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Wai has to run into Williamsburg |
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I might be able to make it though. |
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- I'll call you. |
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- See you. |
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If they're not off the sidewalk by 10:00, |
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- Sorry, boss. |
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Those tickets cost me $175. |
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If I get another one, |
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Who is it? |
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The nasty landlord. |
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This floor has been liberated... |
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but since you're so handsome, |
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This is not rent. |
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Simon says these will be worth a lot |
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Simon is not the landlord, |
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But you like me. It's my fate. |
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Bullshit! Don't try |
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What a racket! |
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It's to block the noise. I can't concentrate. |
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- You like Taiwanese music? |
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What's this painting called? |
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"Heat." |
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And if you shut it off, the whole building |
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Then don't touch it. |
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Can't you fix it? It's so hot in here. |
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It's not a living space. |
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I've tried it for a year. It's stuck. |
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What's this? |
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My depression special. |
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You're really that poor? |
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Just depressed. |
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Immigration showed up at work yesterday. |
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As usual. |
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Yes. |
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They got Emily. |
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If they get me, |
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Emily was my best friend. |
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Now I've lost my job and my friend. |
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I'm sorry. |
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You have no relatives here? |
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They sponsored me. |
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I'm not like you, rich... |
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American citizen. |
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I'm not as rich as you think. |
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Then thanks for the extra investment |
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Actually, I kind of like this one. |
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It's pretty good. I'll take it as rent... |
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for the last two months also. |
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Thank you, Wai Tung. |
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Okay. |
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When will you fix the sink? |
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Say hi to Simon. |
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Simon's lucky to have |
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Ask him to get me one, too, |
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My perfect woman. |
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What? Another one? |
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Don't those things cost a fortune? |
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Yes, but how can I tell them |
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Why don't you just tell them? |
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Shit. |
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No, really, Wai. |
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Someday, I'm just going to call your father |
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I told mine. |
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Look at yourself. Your parents |
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and you practically pee your pants. |
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You are an adult. As a matter of fact, |
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Fuck you! |
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- Let me check this out. Education, right? |
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- She must have a Ph.D. |
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One in Physics. |
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- And she should be an opera singer. |
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Let's not go overboard. |
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5 foot 9 inches. |
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- And she should speak five languages. |
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You're right. |
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It's kind of stupid, all these lies. |
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But I'm used to it. |
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- I got you a little present. |
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Shut up and open it. |
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For the busy entrepreneur. |
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Go ahead, try it. |
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Hello. |
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- Thanks. |
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I love you. |
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I love you, too. |
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Yeah. But if I sell it to the S-Corporation... |
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and they reappraise the building, |
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Fax this to Chow. |
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Okay, I'll sign it if you say so. |
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But if it costs me, |
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Boss, Miss Wei Wei called |
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Heat? What heat? |
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It's June. |
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Son, you must be surprised |
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I have good news. |
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Your singles club |
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She's 5" 8" tall... |
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and although she only has |
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she is also an opera singer... |
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and she speaks five languages. |
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Dad and I are going to give you a surprise. |
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We're flying her to New York |
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Her name is Wu Ren Ren, |
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She'll be staying |
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and will arrive in two weeks. |
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Please pick her up at the airport. |
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Aren't you excited? We are. |
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I'm exhausted. Sorry to put you out. |
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Sister Mao, how's your dad, Mr. Mao... |
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I mean Mr. Wu. |
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He's fine, thank you. |
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You have your cousin's address? |
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Of course! I'm not a kid. |
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I know. |
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Sister Mao, your luggage is so heavy! |
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Why didn't you use cargo? |
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I did! Half the stuff here |
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I'm sorry. |
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So heavy! |
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Where's your car? |
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First time in America? |
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No. I sang at the San Francisco Opera |
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Opera, yes. |
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- Are you a fan? |
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Nothing. |
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The service here is lousy. |
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So, you've met my parents? |
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Your mom. |
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Hospital? When? |
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About two weeks ago. He had a stroke. |
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Didn't you know? |
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No, nobody told me. |
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I'm sorry. Me and my big mouth. |
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Your mom probably |
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No. Thanks for letting me know. |
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Your mom told me that when they took him |
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there was a huge traffic jam. |
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He was in pain, really suffering. |
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She thought he was going to die... |
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but he hung on... |
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for one last wish. |
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What wish? |
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To hold his grandchild. |
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He'll be fine, don't worry. |
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May I take your order? |
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Wei Wei, you got a new job? |
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What's it to you? |
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This is Miss Wu. Just arrived from Taipei. |
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Wei Wei is a squatter. A tenant of mine. |
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I spoke to Simon on the phone. |
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Simon? How's he doing? |
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He likes the painting I gave you. |
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He told me you had some family business |
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Is this it? |
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Does Simon know? |
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It's not what you think. |
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You told me you're gay and I believed you. |
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Why didn't you just tell me |
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Is there some kind of problem here? |
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Poor Simon. I pity him! |
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Hey, wait. Shit! |
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Why did you join the singles club? |
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I didn't. Like you, my mom did it. |
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I have a white boyfriend, |
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Really? |
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- Where did you learn to sing? |
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You don't speak like a singer. |
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One doesn't speak like one sings. |
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Is that so? |
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- Are you really an opera fan? |
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Thought so. Pity. |
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What is it, three more flights? |
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You must forgive me. I'm so ashamed. |
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When Simon told me the story... |
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I felt like jumping off the Brooklyn Bridge. |
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No, it's for me to apologize. |
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You've been having so many troubles, |
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Here. I brought you an air conditioner. |
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But the electricity costs? |
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Out of work again. |
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I'm such a fool. |
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Anyway, Wai and I would like |
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- It will be my farewell dinner. |
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Really. I can't last any longer. |
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No money, no job, no green card. |
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No stupid American will marry me. |
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What about Boris? |
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He was. But he wanted $5,000. |
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What! What about Andre, |
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He wanted to marry me, too, |
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and doesn't have a green card himself. |
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I'm such an idiot. |
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I said forget about it. |
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Don't you see? |
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and you can finally |
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Forget about it. |
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We can move her into the basement |
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Take some photos, send them back |
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Forget it. |
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And as a married couple, |
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Got it? |
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We'll back up. |
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Wai Tung's clothes. Shirts, underwear. |
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He wears Jockey, but he sleeps in boxers. |
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And here, all the stuff |
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Mega polyester, |
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The couch is his own little world. |
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World Trade, Advocate, UW, and Fortune. |
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He's such a disgusting yuppie. |
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And, of course, the phone, |
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Extra pillows, |
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Sometimes I have to carry him up to bed. |
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He showers in the morning |
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which is if he's in a bad mood |
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He doesn't smoke or drink, |
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No junk food either. |
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Unless you've been fighting |
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On his right side? |
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The birthmark is on his right side, |
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Do the questions really get this personal? |
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- Yes, they do, and if you don't pass... |
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Let's see, today's Friday. |
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Hello. |
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Ma? Hello, how are you? |
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How's Pa? |
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You got my letter? |
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Like I've told you, |
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She's from the mainland, |
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I didn't tell you because I was afraid |
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What! You're coming here? The 15th? |
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To arrange the wedding? |
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No. Of course I want you to do it. |
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It's only once in a lifetime... |
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but with Pa's health, |
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What if... |
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Don't say that. |
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I won't disappoint you. |
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Ma, talk to him. |
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Okay, I'll call tomorrow. |
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Bye. |
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Did you understand any of that? |
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Unfortunately, I think so. |
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This was your big idea. |
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How long are they coming for? |
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Just a short visit. Two weeks! |
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Good night. |
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God, I'm so nervous. |
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Relax. The in-laws want to meet |
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How about an ugly son-in-law? |
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Here they come. |
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Wai Tung! I missed you so much! |
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- Are you tired? |
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I'm not as lucky. |
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- Pa, you're so thin! |
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Where's Wei Wei? |
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Over there. |
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Pleased to meet you. |
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You're prettier in person. You cut your hair? |
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Short hair is nicer. |
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Thanks for caring for our son. |
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He takes care of me. |
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We're blocking traffic. Let's leave. |
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Allow me. |
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Where did you find such a beauty? |
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I placed an ad for an apartment |
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Twenty people answered. |
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Good. My investment paid off. |
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What do you think? |
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She'll make lots of babies. |
| 00:25:40 |
How long are you here? |
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Over three years. Never been back. |
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And your family? |
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I have my mom, dad, |
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What do they do? |
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Her Pa works at a hospital |
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Good. |
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It's traditional that we bring |
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to formally propose to your parents. |
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My parents are happy. |
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and I talk about him all the time, |
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but it's impossible for them |
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Too bad. |
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Hi. |
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This is Simon, my roommate and landlord. |
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It is pleasure, Mr. And Mrs. Gao. |
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You speak Chinese! |
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Thank you for caring for our son |
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- Pa, he doesn't understand. |
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A little. |
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Tell him his home is beautiful. |
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Shall we help you up to your room? |
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That'd be great. |
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How come you rent from Simon |
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The building is a dump. You can't live there. |
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We are looking for a new home. |
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- Nice place. |
| 00:28:06 |
Now that you're getting married, |
| 00:28:11 |
You know why I went into the Army? |
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Because you wanted to fight |
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No. I had to run away, so I joined the Army. |
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Your grandpa arranged a marriage. |
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I got angry and just took off. |
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We fought the Japs and the Communists... |
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and then I went to Taiwan. |
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One day, a relative escaped |
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that said the Gao family was gone... |
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and it was up to me |
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I can't tell you how I feel... |
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about being at your wedding! |
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You should have stayed home and rested. |
| 00:29:04 |
You want to take a bath before dinner? |
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Stir-fry it a little bit longer |
| 00:29:14 |
- Thanks for cooking. |
| 00:29:17 |
- Feeling better? |
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- Where's Pa? Dinner is ready. |
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I'll set the table. |
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They're over there. |
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Wai Tung is lucky. |
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Today that's rare. |
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When did I write this? |
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Two years ago. It's my favorite, |
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This is very good. |
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Not one bad stroke. Not easy to do. |
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Pa, dinner is ready. |
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See how this compares |
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Of all your scrolls, this is my favorite. |
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How so? |
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The Wang Hsi Zhi school |
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Your Wang style of calligraphy |
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combined with unrefined purity. |
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Bei Qu Yi's poem and your writing |
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That art is not often attained. |
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That shows your steadiness. |
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It's a sign of longevity. |
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She's more expert than you, son. |
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Of course. She's an art student. |
| 00:30:41 |
- Food is getting cold. Let's eat. |
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Not at all. It's something I want to do. |
| 00:30:48 |
Pa, taste the shredded tofu, |
| 00:31:05 |
Very good. |
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Right amount of soda, perfect soaking time. |
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Just the right tenderness. |
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- He likes it? |
| 00:31:16 |
Wei Wei, what an effort! |
| 00:31:19 |
Not really. |
| 00:31:21 |
Yours is better. His is too salty. |
| 00:31:25 |
What does he mean? |
| 00:31:43 |
A gift to our future daughter-in-law |
| 00:31:46 |
What's this? |
| 00:31:49 |
He is in your hands now. |
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Then I can't refuse. |
| 00:31:55 |
We bought these pearls in Japan. |
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How beautiful! |
| 00:32:02 |
They're natural pearls, not cultured. |
| 00:32:04 |
This red coral pin is from Malaysia. |
| 00:32:08 |
It's gorgeous! This is too much! |
| 00:32:11 |
It's a bracelet. |
| 00:32:13 |
Here is my wedding Chi-Pao gown. |
| 00:32:19 |
Please try it on. Can we have it altered? |
| 00:32:22 |
Probably in Chinatown. |
| 00:32:25 |
It's a real treasure. I brought it |
| 00:32:29 |
This quality and workmanship, |
| 00:32:34 |
I'll try it on. |
| 00:32:39 |
Wait, one more. |
| 00:32:41 |
This gold bracelet is from Old Chang. |
| 00:32:46 |
He's worked for us for nearly 40 years. |
| 00:32:54 |
I'm speechless. |
| 00:32:56 |
I'll try on the Chi-Pao. |
| 00:33:00 |
She likes them! |
| 00:33:08 |
Simon has some gifts for you. |
| 00:33:11 |
Oh, no. We are already your guests. |
| 00:33:15 |
Just a little something. |
| 00:33:19 |
You, heart problems... |
| 00:33:22 |
and high pressure. |
| 00:33:25 |
This... show pressure... |
| 00:33:28 |
all times. |
| 00:33:33 |
This facial cream, special... |
| 00:33:39 |
for old ladies. |
| 00:33:43 |
Put every night, stop wrinkles. |
| 00:33:47 |
You want me to be forever young. |
| 00:33:49 |
Yes. Never get old... older... old. |
| 00:33:56 |
Look, it's perfect! |
| 00:33:59 |
Look, it fits perfectly! |
| 00:34:01 |
I knew it would fit. A mother-in-law knows. |
| 00:34:04 |
It's a spiritual bond that passes |
| 00:34:08 |
You were brought together by fate. |
| 00:34:11 |
We call that: |
| 00:34:15 |
Excellent! |
| 00:34:45 |
This is Wai Tung's personal spoon. |
| 00:34:48 |
I feel great. We walked for an hour. |
| 00:35:01 |
I'll wash up. |
| 00:35:03 |
Go wake up Simon. |
| 00:35:14 |
What are you looking at? |
| 00:35:31 |
Love muffin, time to make the doughnuts. |
| 00:35:38 |
How was my performance on the first day? |
| 00:35:41 |
About a B-plus. |
| 00:35:45 |
I don't know, |
| 00:35:49 |
I'll survive. |
| 00:35:51 |
Not if Wei Wei keeps cooking. |
| 00:36:50 |
- Breakfast time. |
| 00:37:14 |
What are our plans today? |
| 00:37:17 |
We'll stay home this morning. |
| 00:37:20 |
This afternoon we'll get married. |
| 00:37:25 |
- Get married? |
| 00:37:28 |
We are. You came for our wedding, right? |
| 00:37:32 |
This afternoon? |
| 00:37:35 |
Why wait? |
| 00:37:39 |
and we have a marriage appointment at 2:00. |
| 00:37:43 |
We planned to do it |
| 00:37:47 |
We came all this way. |
| 00:37:52 |
Ma, we're both very busy |
| 00:37:55 |
Besides, her parents can't make it, |
| 00:38:01 |
This happens only once in a lifetime. |
| 00:38:04 |
Think of the bride, if not yourself. |
| 00:38:07 |
Our friends and relatives gave $30,000... |
| 00:38:12 |
to have a grand wedding. |
| 00:38:13 |
What will we tell them? |
| 00:38:16 |
- We're not marrying for them. |
| 00:38:20 |
Ma, it's okay. A wedding banquet |
| 00:38:24 |
We're not into these traditions. |
| 00:38:27 |
Very well. |
| 00:38:29 |
They're adults. |
| 00:38:32 |
We'll do what they want! |
| 00:38:39 |
Why should it be like this? |
| 00:38:43 |
To have and to hold... |
| 00:38:45 |
for better, for worse... |
| 00:38:46 |
for richer, for poorer... |
| 00:38:48 |
in sickness and in health... |
| 00:38:50 |
till death do us part. |
| 00:38:52 |
Rings. |
| 00:38:54 |
Under the authority vested in me, |
| 00:38:58 |
You may kiss the bride. |
| 00:39:17 |
Excuse me, you guys. |
| 00:39:23 |
You need to switch. You're on the outside. |
| 00:39:27 |
Good. If there's any one here |
| 00:39:30 |
why these two may not be legally married |
| 00:39:35 |
Good. Now repeat after me. |
| 00:39:36 |
- "I Wee-Ton..." |
| 00:39:39 |
- Okay. "Take you, Wee-Wee..." |
| 00:39:43 |
- Okay. "Wei Wei, to be my wedded wife." |
| 00:39:46 |
"To have and to hold... |
| 00:39:49 |
"for better, for worse... |
| 00:39:50 |
"for richer, for poorer... |
| 00:39:52 |
"in sickness and in health... |
| 00:39:54 |
"till death do us part." |
| 00:39:57 |
Okay, now, you. |
| 00:39:58 |
- "I, Wee-Wee..." |
| 00:40:00 |
- "...take you, Wai Tung..." |
| 00:40:04 |
Okay. "To be my wedded husband. |
| 00:40:06 |
"To have and to hold..." |
| 00:40:08 |
Holding to have, husband, mine... |
| 00:40:10 |
"...for better, for worse, |
| 00:40:13 |
Better and richer, no poorer. |
| 00:40:16 |
"...in sickness and in health, |
| 00:40:19 |
Till sickness and death. |
| 00:40:23 |
Groovy. Rings. |
| 00:40:32 |
Under the authority vested in me |
| 00:40:35 |
I now pronounce |
| 00:40:39 |
You may kiss your bride. |
| 00:40:53 |
Come on... |
| 00:40:55 |
let's take picture. |
| 00:40:59 |
Smile! |
| 00:41:01 |
Happy occasion! |
| 00:41:10 |
What's the matter, Ma? |
| 00:41:12 |
It's all my fault, Wei Wei. |
| 00:41:14 |
We came all the way for nothing. |
| 00:41:18 |
We let you down |
| 00:41:20 |
Stop it, Ma. |
| 00:41:22 |
Don't say that. |
| 00:41:32 |
She's so upset. |
| 00:41:35 |
We'll go to the China Palace. |
| 00:41:41 |
Simon is taking us out to celebrate. |
| 00:41:44 |
We're going to the |
| 00:41:48 |
We should be treating you. |
| 00:42:01 |
Hi, boss. How come so late? |
| 00:42:03 |
Traffic is terrible. |
| 00:42:06 |
- When did that table arrive? |
| 00:42:10 |
Yes. How long? |
| 00:42:12 |
Quite a while. They've been served already. |
| 00:42:15 |
Don't give them a check. |
| 00:42:20 |
General Tao Chicken |
| 00:42:23 |
I'm going over. |
| 00:42:32 |
- Commander! |
| 00:42:35 |
What a coincidence! |
| 00:42:36 |
America is so big and we still |
| 00:42:40 |
I recognized you as soon as I came in. |
| 00:42:43 |
You're eating? |
| 00:42:45 |
No. I ate at home. |
| 00:42:49 |
Your restaurant? |
| 00:42:51 |
It's my third son's. But what is his, is mine. |
| 00:42:53 |
Congratulations! |
| 00:42:55 |
It's a beautiful restaurant. |
| 00:42:59 |
If it weren't for you and the Commander, |
| 00:43:04 |
How ironic. Chen has a restaurant, |
| 00:43:08 |
You ate so little? |
| 00:43:11 |
I ordered two more dishes for you. |
| 00:43:15 |
Next time, I'll treat you all to a whole dinner. |
| 00:43:21 |
You shouldn't do it. We're full. |
| 00:43:25 |
Now you're "Boss" Chen, right? |
| 00:43:27 |
- Please join us. |
| 00:43:30 |
I'm not worthy of sitting at your table. |
| 00:43:36 |
What is this? You're an important boss now. |
| 00:43:40 |
Please just call me "Old Chen." |
| 00:43:43 |
And I prefer to stand. |
| 00:43:49 |
Young master, how long |
| 00:43:51 |
Ten years. And please don't call me |
| 00:43:55 |
How time flies. |
| 00:43:59 |
And your friends? |
| 00:44:00 |
This is Simon, my landlord. |
| 00:44:02 |
I drove the Commander's jeep for 20 years. |
| 00:44:05 |
Hello, Uncle Chen. |
| 00:44:07 |
- And this young lady? |
| 00:44:11 |
Young master, when did you marry? |
| 00:44:14 |
I have no gift for you. |
| 00:44:18 |
That won't be necessary. |
| 00:44:19 |
We just got married today at City Hall. |
| 00:44:23 |
You got married at City Hall? |
| 00:44:26 |
That's right. This is our wedding dinner... |
| 00:44:29 |
and we ran into you. |
| 00:44:31 |
Young master, I know I'm out of line... |
| 00:44:34 |
but the Commander |
| 00:44:38 |
How could you have been so inconsiderate? |
| 00:44:42 |
I'm only a servant, |
| 00:44:45 |
I had a banquet for 200 guests. |
| 00:44:48 |
Boss, here are the special dishes. |
| 00:44:50 |
Our food can't compare to Old Chang's. |
| 00:44:54 |
I hope the Commander won't mind. |
| 00:44:57 |
- Don't be so formal, Old Chen. |
| 00:45:00 |
Hey, I've got an idea! |
| 00:45:02 |
Although you kids want to be modern... |
| 00:45:05 |
what is a wedding without a banquet? |
| 00:45:07 |
So if you don't mind |
| 00:45:11 |
and the food not so great... |
| 00:45:13 |
it would please me |
| 00:45:16 |
for his wedding banquet. |
| 00:45:18 |
We have a party room |
| 00:45:21 |
We can get a room for the newlyweds. |
| 00:45:25 |
That would be too much trouble for you. |
| 00:45:27 |
No trouble. |
| 00:45:30 |
Old Chen wants nothing better |
| 00:45:34 |
All you have to do is show up. |
| 00:45:36 |
Look at the smile on the Commander's face. |
| 00:45:39 |
Young master, I'm not doing this for you. |
| 00:45:42 |
He's been going to |
| 00:45:45 |
Now it's time for him to get back |
| 00:45:51 |
If you don't let him have this... |
| 00:45:54 |
then you're an ungrateful son. |
| 00:45:59 |
Won't this be too much trouble? |
| 00:46:01 |
Then it's decided. |
| 00:46:05 |
It'll be a great banquet! |
| 00:46:08 |
You won't lose face in America! |
| 00:46:14 |
She's from Shanghai. |
| 00:46:16 |
No, it's not formal dress. |
| 00:46:22 |
Both you and Shirley are coming, right? |
| 00:46:35 |
I knew it was you. |
| 00:46:36 |
I'm in the bathroom. |
| 00:46:43 |
I'm too tired to get up. |
| 00:46:45 |
And you need all your sleep |
| 00:46:48 |
Yeah, the final act. |
| 00:46:54 |
About time. I'm sick of sleeping alone. |
| 00:46:58 |
I'm sick of the whole thing. |
| 00:47:01 |
You sound tired. |
| 00:47:03 |
I am... |
| 00:47:06 |
but let's just talk some more. |
| 00:47:09 |
Okay. |
| 00:47:35 |
I didn't walk far. Only half an hour. |
| 00:47:37 |
I want to save my strength for today. |
| 00:47:44 |
Wake up Wai Tung. |
| 00:47:59 |
Come on, Mr. Groom. Time to wake up. |
| 00:48:13 |
Ma, Pa, go sit on the bed. |
| 00:48:30 |
We wish you a happy life |
| 00:48:36 |
That's enough. |
| 00:48:39 |
How time flies. It seems like only yesterday |
| 00:48:43 |
Son, you remember how you used |
| 00:48:48 |
I'd ask, "Where's Wai Tung?" |
| 00:48:53 |
You were so chubby I wanted to eat you. |
| 00:48:56 |
And you came running. My little fat boy... |
| 00:48:59 |
- I'll get Wei Wei ready. |
| 00:49:01 |
We won't probably get another chance. |
| 00:49:05 |
Stop it, Ma. |
| 00:49:11 |
Wei Wei? Why didn't you let us know |
| 00:49:15 |
Did you wait long? |
| 00:49:17 |
No, not long. |
| 00:49:20 |
Why are you calling, Wei Wei? |
| 00:49:23 |
No reason. I just missed you. |
| 00:49:26 |
Have you eaten? |
| 00:49:27 |
We were just starting dinner |
| 00:49:31 |
We dropped everything and came here. |
| 00:49:33 |
How's the new house? |
| 00:49:35 |
Next week we'll have gas. |
| 00:49:39 |
Here's your father. |
| 00:49:42 |
Wei Wei? |
| 00:49:46 |
Get up. Wei Wei? |
| 00:49:48 |
I'm up. You get ready. |
| 00:50:12 |
- They really piled on the rocks. |
| 00:50:16 |
You're the most beautiful bride |
| 00:50:19 |
Thanks. |
| 00:50:21 |
And thank you, Sister Mao. |
| 00:50:23 |
Don't mention it. |
| 00:50:31 |
Hurry up, it's almost 2:00. |
| 00:50:44 |
Just let me take a look. |
| 00:50:46 |
Okay, everything's fine. Let's go. |
| 00:50:57 |
Careful. |
| 00:50:59 |
Sister Mao, please get the lotus soup. |
| 00:51:13 |
- Thank you, Ma. |
| 00:51:16 |
We're turning Wai Tung to you. |
| 00:51:18 |
And you, Wai Tung, |
| 00:51:20 |
I will. |
| 00:51:21 |
Here, a soup for a quick first son. |
| 00:51:23 |
Wei Wei, kneel for the soup. |
| 00:51:25 |
Have some lotus soup, |
| 00:51:29 |
Come on, Wai Tung. |
| 00:51:33 |
Having a son is a female thing. |
| 00:51:35 |
She can't give birth |
| 00:51:43 |
You two grew up differently. |
| 00:51:47 |
But fate has united you together here |
| 00:51:52 |
It's something you should treasure. |
| 00:51:55 |
If differences arise... |
| 00:51:57 |
opinions... |
| 00:51:59 |
habits... |
| 00:52:01 |
you must work to resolve them. |
| 00:52:05 |
Talk and understand. |
| 00:52:07 |
Always be thoughtful of each other. |
| 00:52:12 |
That's the key to a successful marriage. |
| 00:52:17 |
Your mom and I |
| 00:52:20 |
from an unstable place. |
| 00:52:23 |
Today, I see your generation. |
| 00:52:26 |
Seeing you two together |
| 00:52:31 |
We give thanks to our ancestors. |
| 00:52:34 |
Wei Wei is a great artist. |
| 00:52:38 |
Wai Tung, you must help her succeed. |
| 00:52:42 |
- Don't let this marriage... |
| 00:52:44 |
Don't do that. |
| 00:52:49 |
It'll be over soon. Don't cry. |
| 00:52:52 |
Stop talking. Everything's fine. Stop crying. |
| 00:53:01 |
How about that? |
| 00:53:05 |
Yes, Pa. |
| 00:53:16 |
Would the groom raise his left shoulder? |
| 00:53:19 |
Chin up. Smile. |
| 00:53:24 |
Show your white teeth. |
| 00:53:27 |
Like you love each other. |
| 00:53:40 |
Turn a little more. |
| 00:53:41 |
White teeth. |
| 00:53:43 |
Smile a little wider. |
| 00:53:47 |
Turn some more. Okay. Smile a bit more. |
| 00:53:54 |
A bit more, a little bit more. |
| 00:54:09 |
Come, Little Rock. Jump on the bed |
| 00:55:03 |
Chief Wang and distinguished guests... |
| 00:55:07 |
my son's marriage to Wei Wei... |
| 00:55:11 |
was very simple, sudden... |
| 00:55:14 |
and caught you by surprise. |
| 00:55:17 |
With my sincerest apologies, |
| 00:55:26 |
- When are you going to finish? |
| 00:55:29 |
The groom's father. |
| 00:55:31 |
I got 40 minutes. |
| 00:56:19 |
That's a joke! |
| 00:56:21 |
Come on! |
| 00:56:22 |
Once more! |
| 00:56:26 |
That's it? Put some passion into it. |
| 00:57:06 |
Quiet, everybody. |
| 00:57:11 |
I'm Bob Law. Everyone calls me "the Law." |
| 00:57:15 |
I've known the groom |
| 00:57:18 |
I provided him with his first comic books |
| 00:57:24 |
In high school, |
| 00:57:28 |
and in college, I got him into parties |
| 00:57:32 |
meet some girls. |
| 00:57:34 |
So I was his biggest influence, |
| 00:57:37 |
I hope you don't mind, Mr. Gao. It's just fun. |
| 00:57:40 |
And after 16 years of friendship, |
| 00:57:43 |
only one week before. |
| 00:57:46 |
I am accepting motions |
| 00:57:50 |
Fry him. |
| 00:58:04 |
What? |
| 00:58:06 |
You have the guts to marry, |
| 00:58:34 |
This is a cross-cultural event. |
| 00:59:41 |
Thank you. Thank you very much. |
| 00:59:43 |
Drink some more. |
| 00:59:46 |
Not so much. |
| 00:59:49 |
I know, I know. |
| 00:59:51 |
Thanks for coming. |
| 01:00:02 |
Everybody, sit down. |
| 01:00:06 |
This is wrong. |
| 01:00:08 |
and just take a short sip. |
| 01:00:12 |
You must toast a full glass to each of us. |
| 01:00:16 |
That's right. |
| 01:00:18 |
Give me a break. You know I can't drink. |
| 01:00:21 |
I get drunk from beer commercials. |
| 01:00:23 |
I'll drink for him. |
| 01:00:26 |
Protecting him already? |
| 01:00:30 |
Come on, Tofu-head... |
| 01:00:33 |
if you won't drink to us... |
| 01:00:36 |
you must at least drink to Taiwan. |
| 01:00:41 |
That's more like it. |
| 01:00:46 |
We haven't seen each other for many years. |
| 01:00:50 |
I drove five hours to be here. Drink with me. |
| 01:00:53 |
I'll start first. |
| 01:00:55 |
Bottoms up. |
| 01:01:01 |
God, and I thought the Chinese |
| 01:01:06 |
You're witnessing the results of 5,000 years |
| 01:01:10 |
After tonight, the best Chinese men |
| 01:01:14 |
Those left are not worth a burned egg roll. |
| 01:01:16 |
Come, Wai Tung, bottoms up. |
| 01:01:19 |
You guys drinking or talking? |
| 01:01:21 |
Cut the crap, we can't wait any longer. |
| 01:01:25 |
Yeah. What about us? Come over here. |
| 01:01:28 |
Gao. We dare you to come over here. |
| 01:01:31 |
Let's make him drink. |
| 01:01:51 |
Gao? Isn't this the Chen wedding? |
| 01:01:55 |
The Chen wedding? |
| 01:02:22 |
Thank you very much for coming. |
| 01:02:50 |
Congratulations. |
| 01:02:51 |
Get home safe. |
| 01:02:53 |
Congratulations. |
| 01:02:59 |
You all right? |
| 01:03:01 |
Yes. |
| 01:03:02 |
Yeah. I'm okay. |
| 01:03:05 |
Yeah, I think they've had |
| 01:03:10 |
Mr. And Mrs. Gao, me drive home. |
| 01:03:14 |
Thank you. |
| 01:03:16 |
Pa, you overdid it tonight. Are you okay? |
| 01:03:20 |
Just happy. |
| 01:03:24 |
I'll call you tomorrow. |
| 01:03:30 |
Good night. |
| 01:03:45 |
- We are such trouble. |
| 01:03:51 |
Thanks. |
| 01:03:52 |
Don't even mention it. Get home safely. |
| 01:03:56 |
- Thank you. |
| 01:03:58 |
Good night. |
| 01:04:59 |
You okay? |
| 01:05:01 |
Room service. |
| 01:05:06 |
No. Don't open the door. |
| 01:05:09 |
Surprise. We're invading |
| 01:05:18 |
You really know how to choose |
| 01:05:21 |
I thought you passed out. |
| 01:05:23 |
Passed out? Never. |
| 01:05:26 |
This old glorious tradition |
| 01:05:30 |
What are you doing? |
| 01:05:32 |
Dear comrade lover, |
| 01:05:35 |
The long struggle has begun. |
| 01:05:38 |
Great. |
| 01:05:42 |
Aren't you touched by such friendship? |
| 01:05:44 |
I am. |
| 01:05:46 |
Here we go. Me first. |
| 01:06:05 |
Had a bit too much, huh? |
| 01:06:07 |
Yeah, but I was so happy. |
| 01:06:11 |
- Want your pills? |
| 01:06:43 |
We'll be the next to marry. |
| 01:06:46 |
Get lost. |
| 01:06:49 |
I've got no luck. It's always the same for me. |
| 01:06:58 |
No. I can't anymore. |
| 01:07:01 |
Please spare me, guys. |
| 01:07:03 |
Okay, he's had enough. |
| 01:07:04 |
We'll leave you alone after one last game. |
| 01:07:08 |
Then we'll go. |
| 01:07:11 |
Another game? |
| 01:07:13 |
Let's do it. |
| 01:07:15 |
That's the spirit. |
| 01:07:20 |
Oh, shit. |
| 01:07:28 |
Then take off all your clothes |
| 01:07:33 |
Only when the last piece is off, we'll go. |
| 01:07:37 |
- Where are the clothes? |
| 01:07:41 |
I'm losing money. We play until I get it back. |
| 01:07:43 |
Every minute of a wedding night |
| 01:08:05 |
That's the way. |
| 01:08:07 |
Beautiful, just beautiful. |
| 01:08:44 |
Will they be back? |
| 01:08:47 |
I don't think so. |
| 01:08:57 |
Wei Wei, what's your hand doing? |
| 01:09:00 |
Just resting. |
| 01:09:03 |
Don't do that. |
| 01:09:05 |
Liar. You told me women don't excite you. |
| 01:09:09 |
What the hell are you doing? |
| 01:09:12 |
I'm liberating you. |
| 01:09:14 |
No. |
| 01:09:49 |
- Bye. |
| 01:10:13 |
Come on, there's nobody around. |
| 01:10:16 |
It's been a long time |
| 01:10:21 |
What's wrong with you? |
| 01:10:33 |
Let's go to my room. |
| 01:11:01 |
You're back. |
| 01:11:02 |
Pa, you didn't go shopping? |
| 01:11:04 |
Shopping is a woman's game. |
| 01:11:08 |
I can't keep up with them. |
| 01:11:12 |
So I stayed home to write. |
| 01:11:18 |
Age takes its toll. I only had a few drinks... |
| 01:11:22 |
but it has taken me three weeks to recover. |
| 01:11:25 |
Son, have you found a home yet? |
| 01:11:32 |
You know, this gift has been very useful. |
| 01:11:37 |
Here. May I? |
| 01:11:39 |
Don't worry, Pa. As soon as |
| 01:11:45 |
They're back. |
| 01:11:53 |
There's more in the car. |
| 01:11:58 |
I am exhausted. |
| 01:12:01 |
Did you rob a department store? |
| 01:12:04 |
Coming here is always a headache. |
| 01:12:08 |
We have been shopping |
| 01:12:10 |
and we haven't bought enough. |
| 01:12:12 |
Fifth Avenue is too expensive. |
| 01:12:17 |
And when we find something suitable, |
| 01:12:21 |
Are you tired? |
| 01:12:23 |
When Ma enters a department store, |
| 01:12:28 |
I'm not tired. |
| 01:12:31 |
You must be tired. |
| 01:12:32 |
Look at the time. They arrived before you |
| 01:12:36 |
All you do is complain. |
| 01:12:39 |
These are for your friends. |
| 01:12:42 |
- I'm ravenous. |
| 01:12:47 |
I thought you liked sushi. |
| 01:12:49 |
You okay? |
| 01:12:51 |
I'm fine. |
| 01:13:16 |
You ready? |
| 01:13:17 |
- Yeah, let me just get my jacket. |
| 01:13:20 |
We're going to miss the 7:30 show anyhow. |
| 01:13:23 |
Hey, Wai Tung, Wei Wei. |
| 01:13:24 |
Hope you don't mind us |
| 01:13:27 |
Of course not. |
| 01:13:29 |
Pascal's waiting in the car. |
| 01:13:30 |
Simon has friends? |
| 01:13:34 |
See you all later. |
| 01:13:35 |
- Bye. |
| 01:13:40 |
When'll you be back? |
| 01:14:52 |
Good night. |
| 01:15:49 |
Where've you been? |
| 01:15:52 |
Out. |
| 01:15:53 |
What does it mean? Out? Out where? |
| 01:15:57 |
Out, having a reasonably good time. |
| 01:15:59 |
To the movies. For a drink. |
| 01:16:02 |
I hooked up with Steve and we hung out. |
| 01:16:07 |
Like life, remember? Our life? |
| 01:16:12 |
You having an affair with Steve? |
| 01:16:18 |
Fuck you. |
| 01:16:20 |
Listen, go get a good night's sleep. |
| 01:16:23 |
I just had a really nice evening |
| 01:16:29 |
Go. |
| 01:16:39 |
Go. Really. |
| 01:17:03 |
What's wrong, Wei Wei? |
| 01:17:04 |
Don't touch me. |
| 01:17:08 |
First it's Simon, now it's you. |
| 01:17:10 |
And my parents are still here. |
| 01:17:13 |
All I do is pamper the four of you. |
| 01:17:15 |
My patience is running thin. Sleep. |
| 01:17:20 |
It's worse in the morning. |
| 01:17:23 |
What? |
| 01:17:25 |
What do you mean |
| 01:18:00 |
I know you can cook an egg. |
| 01:18:08 |
Just trying to help. |
| 01:18:13 |
Pregnant. |
| 01:18:16 |
But I told you, Simon. |
| 01:18:18 |
Yeah, you told me you were drunk. |
| 01:18:19 |
You said, I quote, "Things got out of hand." |
| 01:18:21 |
Yeah, out of hand and into... |
| 01:18:24 |
What difference does it make? |
| 01:18:28 |
I can say whatever the fuck I want |
| 01:18:31 |
in my own fucking language. |
| 01:18:33 |
Simon, it wasn't Wai Tung's fault. |
| 01:18:36 |
I don't even care who or what he fucks... |
| 01:18:39 |
but talk about stupid unsafe sex. |
| 01:18:44 |
I am talking to you. |
| 01:18:45 |
How much more of this |
| 01:18:48 |
- Are we overstaying our welcome? |
| 01:18:51 |
Put down the fucking phone |
| 01:18:56 |
What? This whole thing was your idea. |
| 01:19:00 |
Wei Wei wouldn't be here, but for you. |
| 01:19:02 |
And I wouldn't have to |
| 01:19:04 |
Shit? I'm shit? You're shit. |
| 01:19:08 |
You are all shit. |
| 01:19:09 |
I wasn't calling you shit. |
| 01:19:11 |
Don't call me anything. You user. You fraud. |
| 01:19:19 |
Did Wai Tung pay his rent? |
| 01:19:21 |
You can't put your foot in your mouth |
| 01:20:01 |
Wai Tung, it's me. |
| 01:20:04 |
but your Dad had a mild stroke. |
| 01:20:08 |
We're over here at St. Sebastian Hospital. |
| 01:20:12 |
About this morning... |
| 01:20:36 |
How's Pa? |
| 01:20:37 |
Sleeping. Visiting hours are over. |
| 01:20:41 |
Don't worry. It's just a mild stroke. |
| 01:20:45 |
God was watching over him. |
| 01:20:51 |
Wei Wei and Simon? |
| 01:20:53 |
They went to get supper. |
| 01:20:59 |
Ma, don't worry about my fight with Simon. |
| 01:21:03 |
It's nothing. |
| 01:21:07 |
Such a big thing. Why did you hide it? |
| 01:21:13 |
I was afraid you couldn't take it. |
| 01:21:16 |
It's been 20 years. I've been living a big lie. |
| 01:21:21 |
There has been so much pain and joy... |
| 01:21:27 |
I've wanted to share with you, but I couldn't. |
| 01:21:31 |
Sometimes I wanted to tell you everything... |
| 01:21:35 |
but I couldn't burden you |
| 01:21:40 |
I don't get it. |
| 01:21:42 |
Why didn't you tell us |
| 01:21:47 |
What is all this? |
| 01:21:50 |
Ma, I want to tell you. |
| 01:21:53 |
After you guys fought this morning... |
| 01:21:58 |
I told her that judging by her bad mood... |
| 01:22:03 |
she's carrying a boy. |
| 01:22:07 |
Congratulations, son. |
| 01:22:18 |
My marriage is a fraud. |
| 01:22:20 |
Simon is my real friend. |
| 01:22:23 |
Friend? |
| 01:22:25 |
Friend. Lover. |
| 01:22:30 |
Ma, I'm gay, and Simon is my lover. |
| 01:22:34 |
We've been living together for five years. |
| 01:22:39 |
Simon led you astray? |
| 01:22:43 |
How could it happen? |
| 01:22:44 |
Nobody led me astray. I was born this way. |
| 01:22:49 |
Nonsense. |
| 01:22:50 |
You had girlfriends in college. |
| 01:22:54 |
Jean. Lei Lei. |
| 01:22:57 |
You were intimate with them. |
| 01:22:59 |
That was the thing to do. |
| 01:23:04 |
It's hard for a gay man... |
| 01:23:07 |
to find someone compatible to be with. |
| 01:23:11 |
That's why I treasure Simon so much. |
| 01:23:14 |
Look around you. |
| 01:23:16 |
How many so-called normal couples |
| 01:23:20 |
They only wish they could be |
| 01:23:24 |
How can you accuse Simon |
| 01:23:26 |
If it weren't for Pa's need of a grandchild... |
| 01:23:29 |
and your constant matchmaking... |
| 01:23:33 |
I'd be very happy the way it was. |
| 01:23:42 |
Is the child yours? |
| 01:23:44 |
Yes. |
| 01:23:45 |
That fake marriage |
| 01:23:48 |
and to make you happy... |
| 01:23:53 |
but things got out of hand. |
| 01:23:57 |
What a mess. |
| 01:24:05 |
Your father must not know. |
| 01:24:07 |
I know. |
| 01:24:10 |
It would kill him. |
| 01:24:14 |
What went wrong? |
| 01:24:24 |
He really told her? |
| 01:24:25 |
Yes, but it's to be a secret from his father. |
| 01:24:32 |
Damn. |
| 01:24:38 |
Stretch. |
| 01:24:39 |
That's good. Not too much. |
| 01:24:41 |
That's all right. You got it. |
| 01:24:44 |
What a pain. I wish I could have a cigarette. |
| 01:24:47 |
Right. |
| 01:24:50 |
Okay, good. Want to walk? |
| 01:25:02 |
My mother is in Boston, |
| 01:25:07 |
Mother in Boston, father in Arizona. |
| 01:25:09 |
How tragic. Where's Arizona? |
| 01:25:13 |
Texas. |
| 01:25:14 |
Any brothers? |
| 01:25:16 |
Do you have any brothers? |
| 01:25:17 |
My father, who's quite old now, |
| 01:25:22 |
I never met him. He died in the Vietnam War. |
| 01:25:25 |
No. |
| 01:25:26 |
Any sisters? |
| 01:25:27 |
You have two sisters? |
| 01:25:29 |
They both live in San Francisco. |
| 01:25:32 |
Yes, in San Francisco. |
| 01:25:34 |
Are they straight? |
| 01:25:46 |
Simon cooked for us today. |
| 01:25:54 |
Pa, don't serve me, |
| 01:25:58 |
I have hypertension. |
| 01:26:02 |
We must send her something |
| 01:26:06 |
Sure. |
| 01:26:23 |
I'll do the dishes. |
| 01:26:25 |
Why? |
| 01:26:27 |
Just eat. Later, I'll do the dishes. |
| 01:26:30 |
Simon cooked, I'll wash. |
| 01:27:05 |
Just leave it. |
| 01:27:07 |
Let me do it. |
| 01:27:09 |
- I'll take a bath. |
| 01:27:11 |
No, I'll do it myself. |
| 01:27:36 |
Just one more week... |
| 01:27:39 |
and then they're gone. |
| 01:27:41 |
And then what? |
| 01:27:43 |
Everything goes back to the way it was? |
| 01:27:46 |
What about Wei Wei? |
| 01:27:48 |
First they go, then we'll figure it out. |
| 01:27:56 |
When they go, |
| 01:28:01 |
I know. |
| 01:28:18 |
Oh, it's you. |
| 01:28:21 |
Come here. |
| 01:28:26 |
Looking at pictures, Ma? |
| 01:28:30 |
Sit down with me. |
| 01:28:37 |
He was so cute. |
| 01:28:39 |
So cute. |
| 01:28:43 |
And, Ma, you look so beautiful. |
| 01:28:46 |
Not really. |
| 01:28:56 |
I had a hard time with Wai Tung. |
| 01:28:59 |
He was a cesarian birth. |
| 01:29:01 |
I almost died. |
| 01:29:03 |
The doctor told me |
| 01:29:08 |
He weighed so little. |
| 01:29:12 |
I don't know how I raised him... |
| 01:29:17 |
his father always away with the military. |
| 01:29:21 |
God knows how such a weak child grew... |
| 01:29:25 |
into such a big, able and handsome man. |
| 01:29:31 |
He always did well in school. |
| 01:29:36 |
I always bragged that I couldn't spoil him, |
| 01:29:45 |
Forgive me, I want to return these. |
| 01:29:58 |
When a son grows up, mother is forgotten. |
| 01:30:01 |
I'm sorry. |
| 01:30:03 |
I didn't know |
| 01:30:07 |
I didn't want to hurt you. |
| 01:30:11 |
You can return the gifts. |
| 01:30:14 |
But what about our love? |
| 01:30:18 |
I can't. I can only ask for forgiveness. |
| 01:30:22 |
But my love for you is real. |
| 01:30:24 |
- I don't want them back. |
| 01:30:27 |
I want my daughter-in-law, my grandchild. |
| 01:30:29 |
I can't do it. I also have a future. |
| 01:30:35 |
We old women sometimes envy |
| 01:30:39 |
Independent, well-educated, |
| 01:30:43 |
You don't depend on men. |
| 01:30:49 |
We pay a price, too. |
| 01:30:51 |
It's not easy living here by yourself. |
| 01:30:54 |
That's why Pa and you became my parents. |
| 01:30:59 |
A woman is still a woman. |
| 01:31:02 |
Husbands and children |
| 01:31:05 |
Not really. |
| 01:31:08 |
You're young. You still don't understand. |
| 01:31:17 |
Will you go to the clinic with me tomorrow? |
| 01:31:22 |
So you've made up your mind? |
| 01:31:25 |
I made the appointment for 2:30. |
| 01:31:32 |
They asked me to bring someone. |
| 01:31:39 |
I said yes. |
| 01:31:41 |
It won't take long. |
| 01:31:49 |
Will you come with me? |
| 01:31:54 |
I gave up too much for a green card. |
| 01:32:01 |
Don't say that. |
| 01:32:05 |
Maybe there are more important things |
| 01:32:10 |
We are so selfish. |
| 01:32:12 |
For our own interests, |
| 01:32:17 |
We let Simon down... |
| 01:32:19 |
your parents, too. |
| 01:32:22 |
If we continued, we'd let the kid down, too. |
| 01:32:28 |
As of tomorrow, the lie will be over. |
| 01:32:34 |
I'll return to China. |
| 01:32:38 |
We won't have to live this lie anymore. |
| 01:32:42 |
Promise one thing: |
| 01:32:45 |
Pa won't ever know. |
| 01:32:54 |
I promise. |
| 01:33:14 |
Nothing. |
| 01:33:31 |
Where are you going? |
| 01:33:33 |
- Shopping. |
| 01:33:35 |
Stay and watch over Pa. |
| 01:33:37 |
If I stay here I'll go mad. |
| 01:33:40 |
I'm coming with you. |
| 01:33:45 |
Don't leave without me. |
| 01:33:58 |
Where's my purse? |
| 01:35:05 |
You're hungry already? You just had lunch. |
| 01:35:09 |
I'm craving a hamburger. |
| 01:35:11 |
Can't it wait? It's almost 2:00. |
| 01:35:14 |
No. I've got to have one now. |
| 01:35:34 |
Happy birthday, Simon. |
| 01:35:37 |
Mr. Gao? You speak English? |
| 01:35:42 |
Please. Happy birthday. |
| 01:35:44 |
My birthday. |
| 01:35:46 |
Even I forgot. |
| 01:35:55 |
Then you know, you've known... |
| 01:35:59 |
I watch, I hear, I learn. |
| 01:36:04 |
Wai Tung is my son. |
| 01:36:06 |
So you're my son, also. |
| 01:36:10 |
Why, you... |
| 01:36:15 |
Thank you. |
| 01:36:17 |
Thank you. |
| 01:36:20 |
- When Wai Tung... |
| 01:36:22 |
Not Wai Tung, not Mother, |
| 01:36:27 |
Our secret. |
| 01:36:29 |
Why? |
| 01:36:30 |
For the family. |
| 01:36:34 |
If I didn't let them lie... |
| 01:36:38 |
I'd never have gotten my grandchild. |
| 01:36:44 |
I don't understand. |
| 01:36:46 |
I don't understand. |
| 01:37:04 |
It's late. You eat, I'll drive. |
| 01:37:06 |
Don't rush me. |
| 01:37:08 |
I'm feeding my baby. |
| 01:37:10 |
You changed your mind? |
| 01:37:13 |
You're keeping the baby? |
| 01:37:15 |
What happens |
| 01:37:18 |
And the kid? |
| 01:37:20 |
I don't think I could stand |
| 01:37:23 |
It's my child. I'll find a way. |
| 01:37:25 |
Painter and mother? Can you be both? |
| 01:37:28 |
I'll find a way. A tough man takes |
| 01:37:31 |
If you want to help, |
| 01:37:35 |
Otherwise just get out of the way. |
| 01:37:39 |
I'm gonna be a father. |
| 01:37:41 |
I better ask the other tough guy first. |
| 01:37:46 |
Okay, let's talk to Simon. |
| 01:37:50 |
So they can pick them up at the airport |
| 01:37:54 |
Two hours before departure? Really? |
| 01:37:57 |
That's one low sodium, |
| 01:38:02 |
Okay, thanks. |
| 01:38:09 |
How did it go? |
| 01:38:13 |
You okay? |
| 01:38:15 |
Wei Wei wants to know... |
| 01:38:17 |
if you will be one of the fathers of her child. |
| 01:38:29 |
Sure. |
| 01:38:32 |
Then you'll stay? |
| 01:38:33 |
You must, for the sake of the child. |
| 01:38:43 |
Now that I'm keeping the baby... |
| 01:38:45 |
we'd better go tell Pa |
| 01:38:48 |
He'll be so happy. |
| 01:38:51 |
What's so funny? |
| 01:38:55 |
Nothing. |
| 01:38:57 |
Go tell him. |
| 01:38:59 |
I'll be here. |
| 01:39:01 |
We might as well tell him one true thing. |
| 01:39:03 |
Wei Wei is having a baby. |
| 01:39:05 |
That's true. |
| 01:39:14 |
Maybe it's only temporary. |
| 01:39:20 |
Maybe a woman hurt him... |
| 01:39:23 |
and he developed a psychological problem. |
| 01:39:26 |
It's not like that. |
| 01:39:30 |
I know. But maybe once he sees his child... |
| 01:39:33 |
he'll get back to normal. |
| 01:39:38 |
I wouldn't bet on it. |
| 01:39:45 |
I knew it. |
| 01:39:56 |
This garden will turn wild again after I leave. |
| 01:40:36 |
Good morning. |
| 01:41:00 |
I think it's time. |
| 01:41:03 |
Don't forget to take the wedding pictures. |
| 01:42:08 |
Okay. We really should be going. |
| 01:42:23 |
Take good care of yourself. |
| 01:42:27 |
And come visit us in Taiwan. |
| 01:42:39 |
Simon, thank you for taking care of our son. |
| 01:42:48 |
The Gao family |
| 01:42:57 |
Okay, time to go. |
| 01:43:39 |
Why are you crying? |
| 01:43:41 |
Because I'm happy. |
| 01:43:45 |
I'm happy, too. |
