Ethan Mao (2004) Movie Script

So what do you want to do?
I don't care, whatever
You're easy
Wanna come hang at my place?
Sure. I'll get to play with your dogs
I thought we were going
to your place
Are you okay?
Just relax. Let me do all the work
That was the first time I got fucked
I never talked to him or
saw him on-line again
Taking it up the ass is
not as bad as you think
You get paid a lot more if you do
It's not as tiring as giving
a blow job or a hand job
This is my favorite position
lying on my stomach
Because I don't even have
to see his face
I was never exactly your happy
suburban kid...
but things took a strange turn...
when I started to explore
my sexuality on-line
That was just about a year ago
when I was still going to school
and working at
my dad's restaurant
Don't forget to lock the door
We're closed
Bag up all the money
Okay, just chill
What's going on?
Give me the cash, now!
Don't look at me, you Jap!
No!
My life started to spin out of control
not long after that night
What's wrong?
Is this yours? Is this yours or not?
Is this what you are?
If I hadn't promised your mom
before she died, I'd -
Then what?
If you're really this
then you're not my son
And you gotta live
somewhere else!
Mom died when Noel was eight
and I was twelve
The photo is all I have of her now
I remember how much she loved
wearing her diamond necklace
It was pretty much the only thing
dad ever bought her
Did you think about
what we talked about?
What?
About you not having a home...
and maybe I could adopt you
Living here will be a lot better
than where you're living now
How was your day?
Two tricks. Bought Chinese food
Yummy
New stuff?
I haven't tried one yet, but they're
supposed to be really good
I'm starving
Teach me how to use chopsticks?
No
When I was a little kid
I saw this kung fu movie on TV
And this guy... he could kill people
by throwing chopsticks at them
It was the coolest
You know it's unlucky
to open a fortune cookie
before you finished eating
What did you get?
"Your prayers will be answered"
I met Remigio a couple of days
after I started working on the strip
I learned all about hustling from
talking to a couple kids on-line
I got paid really well because
I was just the right type
Howdy. I'm Remigio
What? Am I supposed
to pay you a road tax?
Just seen you around...
thought I'd say hi
Are you a cop?
Vice squad. Just kidding
But if I were you
I wouldn't make it so obvious
Don't get dropped off on the street
Thanks for your advice, Remigio
Wanna smoke?
I don't smoke
Come hang with us
I'm tired, hungry and homeless
Will you excuse me?
I'll buy you dinner
Why?
Because I dig you
It's gonna cost you
What are you in the mood for?
How's the sushi?
Good
So you're just gonna sit here
and watch me eat
I'm not that hungry
I'm still a little high
On what?
On E, and a little bit of coke
Ever tried it?
No
I make good money on it
Wow. I guess I'm supposed
to be impressed by a drug dealer
You're a little bitch, you know that?
Look, I know you're scared
But trying so hard to act tough
isn't going to get you anywhere
Just be yourself
and keep your eyes open
Look, I'm going to pay for this
and I'll leave you alone
Wait
Do you have a place to stay?
Wanna crash at my place?
I'm not going to fuck you
if that's what you're thinking
I know how you feel
I've been there
What's your name?
Ethan. Ethan Mao
Hey, Christina. How are you?
Yeah. I'll be down there
around eleven
OK. See you
Do you want me to come with you?
You really need
a good night's sleep
I feel like doing
a couple more lines
You need your rest
You haven't slept in over a day
Can I ask you a favor?
Tell me about it
I need to get some stuff
from my parents' house
Can you give me a ride?
Sure
I hate straight clubs
I'm so tired, but I can't sleep
I'll come with you
No, just stay here
I'll be back in no time
Is that really necessary?
I've been in some rough situations
Babe, I don't want you
to do anything tonight
From Miss Tina Trade herself
I'm serious
Mao's my mom's family name
Where're you from, Ethan?
Christ Minster. What about you?
Back east. I came down here
because I always wanted to be here
I also came to look for my mom
but it's been three years and
I still haven't found her
Were they divorced?
I was adopted. I never
knew my dad, and my mom...
Well... She gave me up
when I was really young
Last thing I heard was she came
down here to be an actress
Ethan?
I'm so rolling
I can tell
I hope you're not mad at me
I couldn't sleep, so I tried one
It's really good
Oh, Ethan
I miss my mom so much
You're gonna come with me, right?
To my dad's house, right?
I promised
Will be give me a massage?
Do you want to fuck me?
For the things you've done for me
like letting me stay here you know
it's okay if you want to fuck me
I don't care. Just get it over with
I don't want to fuck you, Ethan
I told you that from day one
Why are you so good to me?
Do you remember Rubin?
That big older white guy?
I never told you this
but I was his boyfriend
for almost two years
He deals higher stuff like coke
He set me up to do
what I'm doing now
So what are you trying to tell me?
I had no money, and I didn't know
anyone when I first came out here
I needed to be with him
you know what I mean?
He was completely in love with me
but I wasn't even attracted to him
How do you know you're in love?
You just feel it
I don't think I can ever love anyone
One day you will
I hope so
Will you promise me something?
What?
We're leaving in an hour
Yes, dad
Move it, you fag
Asshole!
Did you wake the boys?
Yes, M'am. Can you
put this in your purse?
It's the jade for May
Of course, darling
Please don't forget
You look lovely
Um... I'm going to make breakfast
Just my shake will be fine
Hurry up, Noel
Anywhere you want
Do you guys have
the Thanksgiving Special?
Of course. Serving it all day long
from seven A. M
I'll have one
Do you know what you want?
I'll just have pancake
OK. Coming up
Let me see
It's my little brother
He just left me the alarm code
Who were you calling, Noel?
Just a school friend
We gave you the cell phone
for emergency use only
I know. Sorry, dad
Maybe Noel has a girlfriend
He's too young to have a date
This is America, Abe. Not China
My family never
celebrates Thanksgiving
So what do they do?
They usually take a road trip
to meet some family friends
Thanksgiving is the only day off
we have from the restaurant
My adopted mom
She made great turkeys
Did you bring the jade?
Of course, I did
Are you sure?
Yes, darling
Can you check?
Can you find it?
Can't we give it
to her some other time?
We see them only once a year
Can you find it?
I'm sorry, Darling
It must have slipped my mind
You're not turning around
are you, Abe?
I just asked you
to do a very simple thing
Don't talk to me like that
I'm not your servant
Hey, can I take care of the gun?
Sure. It's you hood
Wow, nice TV!
Why don't you sit here
and watch TV?
Oh, but we shouldn't
make any noise
Good thinking. I'll pay for the cable
when we get back, all right?
Hey, do you need any help?
No, I'm cool. Won't be long
Noel, who do you keep calling?
Just checking the weather, Dad
Ethan?
Where did you leave it?
On the dressing table, I suppose
Get up!
Listen, Sir, I was just -
Put it down. Put down the photo
Raise you hands and walk
towards me out of the room
Are you alone?
Yes, Sir
Now turn around and
walk downstairs
Drop the gun
Ethan?
I said drop the fucking gun
Remigio
What are you doing here?
You know, Dad, I worked for you
since I was eleven...
and not once have I gotten paid
So what are you going to do?
Just stay back
Go ahead, you faggot! I dare you!
Let him go. Let him go, Sir!
What's going on?
I need to use the bathroom
I need to use the restroom too
Get up. Move
Abe?
What the hell?
Shut up, Josh
Just do what he says
Ethan, what are you doing?
This ingrate has come back
to rob us
You're gonna fry for this
You think I'm still going
to take your shit?
Ethan, no
For all the years you've
been shitting on me and Noel
I really feel like blowing
your brains out right now
Ethan, he's your brother
You mustn't hurt him
My brother? He's not my brother
He never treated me like one
And you are a back-stabbing bitch
Look at me
Look me in the eyes and...
tell me you didn't take that
magazine from my room
I just found it, Ethan
My mother loved you and
worked for you all her life and...
you treated her like a dog
This woman is a leech
and you treated her like a queen
What do you see in her?
Don't talk to me like this
I talk to you however
the fuck I please
You've got our money. Now leave
Don't you ever come back again
or I'll kill you, you monster
Maybe I'm a monster
But I didn't ask to be born
And one more thing
I want my mom's necklace back
It isn't worth anything
It's not yours. Where is it?
It's not here. It's in the safety
deposit box at the bank
It's Thanksgiving, Ethan
Well, then. We just have
to wait till tomorrow morning
Get it first thing, and we'll leave
But until we're gone, you'll all
listen to me for a change
Honey, let me take a look
You don't have to look
Mom. I feel fine
So Ethan, how've you been?
I'm still breathing
We haven't heard
from you in months
We're all very worried about you
I don't know what happened
between you and your father -
You knew exactly what happened
You couldn't wait to show him
the magazine, could you?
Whatever happened, Ethan
let's just put it all behind us
You are part of the family
Fuck you!
Abraham, talk to your son
About what?
You're scared, aren't you? You're
scared for yourself and your baby
Ethan, there has been a great deal
of misunderstanding between...
all of us. It shouldn't
have come to this
Just shut up, bitch!
I need to take a crap
So?
So can I use the bathroom?
Please?
Please, your majesty
Go. Downstairs
Shit!
Motherfucker!
Watch them
I'm gonna fucking shoot you
if you're on your cell phone
Open the door!
Stop!
C'mon, Ethan. We've never gotten
a chance to do this man-to-man
Remigio!
Dad!
I'm fine
Get up!
Why did you shoot Dad?
He was trying to kill us
I said get up. Now move
Oh my God, Abe
What happened?
My son shot me
Josh, Josh! Are you all right?
Yeah. I'm all right, Mom
Just don't hurt my son
He started it all
I've got to get some
bandages for Dad
Go!
Everyone stays still
It's Mrs. Harvisham
What the fuck does she want?
I'll deal with her
Noel, go take care of her
Do you know what day this is?
It's Thanksgiving
Exactly. This is a very
important national holiday
So if you could please
keep the noise level down
which means no banging
no screaming
And please don't play your Hong
Kong action movies too loud
Do you understand?
Yes, Mrs. Harvisham
Good day!
She's gone. Where's Ethan?
He'll be right back
And I suggested all of you
turn in your cell phones
And you?
Gracias
Josh, honey
Leave me alone, Mom
Don't talk to your mother like this
She's my mom
And I talk to her the way I want
Besides you're not my father
Josh, I love you
I know, Mom. And I don't have
to hear it all the time
Will you help me tie them up?
If that's what you want
Ethan, take the money
and tomorrow morning
we'll get you the necklace
I hope a gag won't be necessary
Why are you doing this to us?
Because I feel like it
Sarah!
This is all your fault
Your son is a psycho
You've made your point
Please don't put us through this
I don't trust you anymore
I have to pee
Piss in your pants
Look Ethan, I may be an asshole
But I don't lie
You have my word that
I won't do anything stupid
and I'll make sure
no one else does
I will untie you when I feel like it
Now that I have
everyone's attention
you better call Aunty May
and tell her...
that you guys aren't going
to make it to Roy Town
How did you know we were
going to Roy Town today?
Just a guess
Roy Town is your favorite place
Noel, you called him
with the alarm code in the car
didn't you?
Yes, he did
Noel... I'll kill you -
If any of you touches a strand
of my brother's hair
I'll hunt you down and
put a bullet in your head
He's my son
I work all my life to put a roof
over my children's head
put them through school
give them what they need...
I don't know what more
they want from me
For you, all there is is money
That's all your children need
They just need your money
And that's exactly what I'm here for
Your stinking money
I need to use the bathroom
I said, "Piss in your pants, bitch!"
Feeling better?
You call Aunty May and
make it sound good
Hello May... it's Abe here
Yes, something came up and
we're not coming over anymore
Yeah. Sarah's not feeling well
Yeah... okay... I'm sorry. Hold on
She wants to talk to you
Hi, May. I got a really
bad stomachache
We'll give it to you
some other time
Listen, say hi to Chuen for me
and have fun. And Ethan
Ethan, you have
humiliated us enough
They got the point
I don't know what more
you want from us
We'll give you what you came for
And we'll listen to all your
reasonable demands
in the meantime
But please, untie us!
Do we have a deal?
Fine
I want your word
You have my word
So this is a done deal
And no one is gonna
do anything contrary. Josh?
You have my word
Sarah? And Noel?
Yes, Dad
Tomorrow, only one of you goes
Well it has to be Sarah
The safety deposit box
is under her name
Don't worry. I'll give it to you...
it's not worth anything
Don't you get it?
It's not how much it's worth
It's all I have of her
So everyone understands
and is going to abide by this deal
Including you
Don't worry
I want nothing from you guys
I'm only here because of Ethan
But if any of you comes
at me with a knife again
I'll have no problem
in shooting him or her
May I please go and
change now, Ethan?
Yes. But Remigio
is going with you
I'm hungry
Can I cook something
for them to eat?
Yes, you may. Why don't you
clean up your mom's mess?
What's your name?
Remigio
That's unique. My name is Sarah
So Romeo
how did you meet Ethan?
I'll leave that up to your imagination
I need some privacy
Use the bathroom. And please
don't try anything stupid
Oh my my... you don't trust me?
I don't know you
Well, I'm not a wicked stepmom
I was an actress
My mom was an actress
If I hadn't devoted my life
to my son...
I would have been
the next Meryl Streep
How're you doing?
Just fine, darling
Mom's going to help me
Noel, why don't you go play
video games with Remigio?
You know I hate video games
Noel, just go. I'll stay here
I owe you
Wow, you guys have
so many cool games
You don't like to
play video games?
They're all Josh's
So what do you like to do?
I like novels and movies
What are you reading now?
A few books at a time
One is Frankenstein
Hey, Ethan, can I call Vicky?
I promised to call her today
Hey, Vicks. It's me
Just calling to say hi and
hope you're having
a good Thanksgiving
Give me a call back
when you get a chance
I'll talk to you later. Okay, bye
I thought you and Vicky broke up
I mean she's so far away
You need a girlfriend here
Besides I think you can do
much better than her
It's Vicky!
Go ahead
Hello, how're you doing, baby?
I'm cool, just hanging with
my folks right now
We cancelled the trip and
decided to stay home
So... you're having a good
Thanksgiving with your aunt?
Cool. Well I just call
to say I love you
Okay, I'll talk to you later
Bye. Thanks
She isn't home this Thanksgiving?
No... she's in Boston with her aunt
I'm actually going to
go out there next year
You're not going out there
You know what, Mom?
I'm twenty years old now
I can get up and walk right now
so don't push me
Oh really? And how're you going
to support yourself?
You've never had a job
Not one in your entire life
Watch me
Oh, go ahead
You just go ahead and
leave me here to rot
I'm going to play video games
Is that cool?
All right
You use these to use
your special skills
Like that?
And you press these two buttons
for your back flip
Hey. Mind if I join you guys?
Oh... go ahead. You can play
I'll just watch
We can play teams. I'll tag with
Noel since he isn't that good
Don't get dehydrated
I hope you're taking care
of yourself out there, Ethan
Can I ask you a question?
What?
We used to be able to talk
you and I. What happened?
I mean I've tried the best
I could to take care of you
Take care of me
I've worked in my dad's restaurant
since I was eleven
to support you and your son
Have you even worked one day
in that restaurant?
Ethan, I didn't marry your father
to be some kind of slave
I love your father
and I brought my own money
into this marriage
You've gotten things quite twisted
If you think things were hard on you
imagine how I felt when I first came
You never even gave me a chance
You wouldn't even looked me
in the eyes for the first year
How do you think I felt?
I just lost my mom
And you waltzed right in
You wouldn't even acknowledge
my presence
You were trying to control me
Well! It turned out none
of us could control you, Ethan
Youre out of control
And you're not a kid anymore
You're a criminal
Oh, back flip!
So what do you do?
I sell stuff. This and that
What do you sell?
Vitamins
What kind of vitamins?
Oh... crystal, E, K & G
Seriously?
Yeah, just for the time being
To get by
So do you think I can buy some E
off you when this is all over?
You mean ecstasy?
Shut up!
Well, a few of my friends
do it at raves
I mean... It's supposed to make
you mildly intoxicated and relaxed...
and energetic with a general
sense of wellbeing, right?
You're such a nerd
Why don't you tell the kids
the food is ready?
How're you doing?
I'll live
Dinner's ready!
Pause!
You guys go ahead
I want to talk to Noel for a minute
It'd be better if you came with us
Let's go
I'm gonna go get something
else to drink
Hey can you get me a juice?
Yo, Ethan!
Can I have one too?
Josh, please. Stop throwing things
In our family, we say grace
You don't have to
if you don't want to...
but I'd like to have a moment
of silence
Dear God, I want to thank you
for giving us life...
and all the food on the table
on this difficult day
I pray that you guide us
through these hours...
and we pray that you
forgive Ethan's sins. Amen
Amen
Ethan, your father has made
your favorite dish
I'll get you a fork
Wait. I want to use chopsticks
Just show me how
Oh, I'll show you how
I mean it's really easy
You hold one like this
and the other one like this
Ok
You got it?
Fair enough
It's still kind of bleeding
You okay, dad?
Noel, will you help me
get some blankets...
and pillows when you're done?
I'm gonna go help Ethan
I'm sorry, Noel
I'm sorry all this had to happen
I really didn't know
I just hope Dad's gonna be fine
He's tough. He'll be fine
I know he'd never say it
But he cares about you
He cares more about money
He'd sell any of us out for money
That's what I hate about him
So Remigio seems cool
So are you...
We're just friends
You ever think of coming home?
It's too late now
I need to change
Romeo, why don't you
watch over me?
Your mother must be
very beautiful
I don't remember
what she looks like
I was only three
when she gave me up
I know she is, because you're
a very handsome young man
You're in love with Ethan
aren't you?
I can tell
Have you ever been
with a woman before?
You have a very firm grip, Remigio
Stop fucking with my mind
and go get dressed
Or what? You're gonna shoot me?
How are you holding up?
I'm finally coming down
Tomorrow when this is all over
I'll do whatever you want
You don't have to do anything
We're friends
You're probably the only friend
I've had for a long time
We'll take turns watching them
Take a nap
Are you sure?
I'll wake you up when
I start getting asleep
Thanks. For everything
Where am I?
We're here in my apartment
I just dreamt that I was
at my dad's house with you
And all these awful things
started to happen
At least you slept
for a couple of hours
Can I ask you a weird question?
If you had to die tomorrow
what would you have done today?
If I had to die tomorrow...
I'd still do what I did
I'd still be here, with you, right now
Are you okay?
Yeah. Sorry to have to woke you
Go back to sleep
Are you okay?
Yeah. I'm scared
We'll be out of here soon
I promise
I need to go to the bathroom
Dear God, please let me live
and die without regret
Hey, are you done?
It's all yours
Hey... just gonna get some water
Can't sleep
No... not really. Water?
Sure
I know there's been bad blood
between us for a long time
But I don't really have
anything against you
You're a smart guy, Ethan
You should go to college
for something
Whatever. I just want
to get out of here
Thirsty?
So Remigio says
he can hook me up
You know...
Josh, you should be careful
Just once in a while. E
Not a big deal
Actually I want to do it
with Vicky once
Yeah. That'll be fun
Hey man, you know what?
I have some in my car
I'll give you a couple
Serious?
Yeah
All right, man. These are very pure
and potent. They're capsules
No shit
Have fun
Thanks. I'll pay you something
Don't worry about it, man
Seriously
Just have a good time
with your girlfriend
I so approve of your boyfriend
Ethan
We're just friends
I'm just playing with you, bro
Listen, Josh, if something
happens to me...
will you keep an eye
for Noel for me?
I will
What happened?
My nightgown from Saks
The dressing must
have gotten loose over night
He bled quite a bit
How are you feeling?
I'm all right. Sarah, go get
changed and go to the bank
We need to take Dad
to the hospital
Not until I get what I want
Get changed and go to the bank
You want to kill your father
don't you?
Noel, go get some
bandages and towels
What are you doing?
I go cook breakfast
Just sit and relax, Dad
This is my house
Let me do what I have to do
Listen, just go to the bank...
get the necklace and we can put
all of this behind us
Don't worry. I have absolutely
no use for it
if you think it's worth anything
you're wrong
You just don't get the point
do you?
No, I get it. You don't think
you have to work
You think you two can just
rob innocent people
of all the things...
they've worked hard
to earn all their lives
I hope you two get AIDS and die
Well, I hope you'll be happier
Trust me. I am happy
I just pity all you pathetic losers
Oh, Sarah. I'm sorry
I forgot your shake
I'm fine, Darling
I'm going to the bank
I'll be back in half an hour
Do you want me to go with her?
No. She'll be back
If not, I'll just blow
her son's brains out
My stepson is a homosexual
and psychopath
Where is she?
The bank is only five minutes away
Take it easy, Ethan
I have a bad feeling about this
I'm going to see who it is
Hello. No. Dad
Who's it?
I don't know
Calm down, Ethan
don't fuck with me!
She will be back and
let me see who it is
Yes. Yes. He wants to talk to you
Who is it?
It's the police
Yes?
This is Sheriff Black
How're you doing?
Listen, we have the
house surrounded
I want you and your friends
to come out with your hands up...
any weapons in the air. Let's get
this over with, so no one gets hurt
I'll give you five minutes
Fuck you!
You lied to me
I didn't lie to you
Ethan, take it easy, dude
You told her to call the cops
You think I don't have
the guts to kill you?
I didn't know anything about this
If that's what you want, go ahead
Ethan, no!
I told you, Noel
I told he'd sell us out for money
Please don't hurt Dad
Get out of the way, Noel
I'm sorry about that night
It's too late. It's too late
for you to say that
But you're my son
Nothing can change that
When I left that morning
I was no longer your son
I don't care if I die
If that's God's will, let it be
But I just don't want you to get hurt
I don't want you to get
in more trouble
You didn't have to kill that kid, Dad
Ethan?
No, this is Remigio
How can I help you, Remigio?
Listen, maybe Ethan isn't going
to shoot his family
I may
So I suggest you
don't make a move
until we've agreed on something
What do you want?
Thirty minutes
And I'll call you back
with demands
So that makes it ten thirteen?
Ten thirteen sharp
I was just buying
ourselves some time
so we could think of something
Noel, I need your help
Promise I won't hurt you
Josh, will you call the sheriff back...
and tell him to look outside
the dining room window? Act scared
Yes?
Sheriff Black?
Who am I speaking with?
This is Josh. He told you to look at
the window in the dining room
Are you okay?
Yeah
The good news is
the SWAT team isn't here yet
Bad news... there're five police
cars and cops with rifles
Why did you do that?
So that they'll take us seriously
and...
You didn't have to get involved
I got involved
when I came with you
Think about what
you want to do, Ethan
Son, you've got
to do the right thing
What is the right thing?
We'll help you. We'll get a lawyer
for you and everything will be fine
What about Remigio?
We'll get a lawyer to represent
both of you
You've got to do the right thing now
Be sensible guys
you can't get away
Shut up. Just shut up, everybody
Ethan, don't!
It's over!
Please don't!
Ethan, we'll do anything
to help you
Listen to be... babe, it's okay
Dad, I'm sorry!
I'm glad you came home
What do you want to do?
I don't know. What do you want?
I have an idea. I'm just going
to go out there and turn myself in
I'm going to tell them that I force
you to take me to your home and...
I told you to rob your family
What?
It'll be easier. You'll be okay
and you'll come off clean
You can't
Listen, you don't have it that bad
There's still a lot of love for you
and you can't take that for granted
No!
Let go!
You goddamn brat, don't you get it?
They love you
I didn't mean to hit you
Look, I'll do some time...
a few years max... take care...
I'll see you again
But you didn't do anything
Not everyone get
a second chance, Ethan
I wish I had a second chance
I can't owe you more
For the past few months
you were living with me...
I had the best time of my life
I was just using you
I was happy
That was all that mattered
When I closed my eyes and
tried to blow my brains out...
the only person
I could see was you...
and I couldn't do it because
I'd really miss you
If I let you go out there alone
I'd regret it for the rest of my life
Let's do it together
Are you sure?
Ethan!
I love you
I love you too
Ethan, will you
promise me something?
What?
When you do fall in love, will you
let me know no matter where I am?
Sure. You'll be the first person
I kiss...
If I ever love anyone
SkyFury