Girl (2025) Movie Script
1
Don't touch it. It's dirty.
Come on, let's go home.
I'm so thirsty.
Sis, I want to have a rice ball.
We'll have dinner when we get home.
We have sweet potato rice every day.
I'm so sick of it.
Dad, take a break.
Chan, take a break.
Ching, have some roasted wheat mush.
Can I go to my friend's later?
A girl shouldn't go out all the time.
I go there to study.
Go home and help your granny with dinner.
No need to study.
I like you.
I can't express...
You took your time.
Sorry, I'm late.
Come help me reply to this love letter.
I need to go to the bathroom. Wait a second.
Hurry up-
So damn cocky...
I'll kill you one day.
Fuck you.
Cocky.
What's wrong with you today?
Come to work on time, eh?
Watch where you're going.
You spent all night drinking before coming to work?
Smoke here.
Don't go any further.
There is engine oil all over in there.
Please, be careful.
I know.
What did you say?
What did you say?
I know!
Damn you.
Watch your manners.
Thanks.
Seriously...
Boss, you owed him too much in your previous life.
That's why you have to repay him in this life.
He's your creditor.
Poor you.
You both talk back to me, eh?
You woke up.
Are you alright?
Still feeling dizzy?
You skipped breakfast again?
How about this?
From now on, come to me first when you arrive at school.
I'll get breakfast ready for you.
Or I'll ask your mom to come to see me.
Have this for now.
No, thanks.
Excuse me.
Miss, I got it.
Thanks.
- Here is the change.
Eat it if you're hungry.
Hsiao-ming, walk Hsiao-lee back to the class.
Thank you, miss.
Miss, we're off.
Why are you walking so fast?
Let me give you the bread and milk.
Slow down.
Miss asked me to give it to you.
Take it.
Thanks.
Why are you walking so fast?
Hey, wait for me.
Malaise.
How to spell "malaise"?
- Excuse me.
M-A-L-A-I-S-E.
Excuse me.
Get in.
Malaise means...
Cheng Yi-hsuan.
Cheng!
Stand up.
Bow.
Thank you, miss.
Class dismissed.
Hey, are you feeling better?
Why didn't you the bread and milk?
Here you are.
Hmm.
Some of the flowers aren't bundled up yet.
Do it for me.
Yes.
Miss Chuan, how are you today?
Not bad...
Good, good...
Is it too hot?
No.
Let me know if it gets too hot.
- Yes.
Do you remember that Ms. Ho in Taipei?
Hmm. What happened?
Her sister told me she got divorced last year.
Her ex-husband beat her.
But...
Now she's got a boyfriend. He's very nice to her.
That's good.
I heard he's a good catch.
He doesn't mind she's divorced.
Look, what a good life she's living.
She's so smart, right?
That's good.
Everyone has a past, right?
You're not the only one who married the wrong man.
Or are you waiting for him to reform himself?
Don't be silly.
I'm off.
Even if you don't care about yourself,
you should think about your daughters.
Do you want them to suffer with you?
Enough.
We don't encourage people to break up.
You are...
Silly and old-fashioned.
Bro.
You got a call.
It's Mr. Liao today.
150 (NTD) for a box.
Here is your wage.
Thanks.
I earned only 150 (NTD) for making those flowers.
Not even enough for a game of mahjong.
It's easier to work in the club.
I made tea just now.
Excuse me. It's so hot. I need a haircut.
Mr. Chen.
Come, sit here.
I'll put it in the fridge for you.
This tomato is for you.
Thank you.
I'll leave this easy job to you.
Please sit.
It's so hot today.
Yes, I just turned the AC on.
Thanks.
Shall I trim off the split ends?
Yes, just a trim.
Hey, time to go home.
Bye bye...
Hey sis.
Can you speak louder?
Or no one could hear you.
You know what?
All my classmates copy you.
Why?
You always call me "hey." (pun on "short")
It's all your fault I'm short.
Oh.
HEY, Why do you...
You called me "hey" again.
Why do you look so happy when others make fun of you?
Or what should I do?
Cry?
What are you looking at?
Let's go.
Hey, bring me my purse.
A bill is missing.
Did you take it?
No, I didn't.
No?
So, a ghost took it?
Do you admit it or not?
You don't...
No dinner for you tonight.
Maybe you remember it wrong?
Remember it wrong?
You think I've got so much money that I'd get it wrong?
Mom, I'm sorry.
I really wanted this bubble gum.
So, I bought it today.
Stop acting.
No need to speak up for her.
You're both my kids. I know you well.
I know you only too well.
Why don't you believe me?
Kneel
Kneel down.
Hey you.
Pull over.
It's you again.
I don't know if I should issue you a ticket or not.
You fucking know who I am?
I'm Chiang!
What?
Sir.
Get up.
Come on.
Stop making trouble.
You stole money and lied.
Tell you what.
If you don't study hard,
you'll end up like me.
Do low-paid work.
Or cut people's hair.
Useless.
No one will marry you.
Apart from those poor old veterans.
Hold it properly.
Go have dinner. Clear the table afterwards.
Go have dinner.
Hello.
Yes, sir.
Quiet. It's late.
We need to sleep even if you don't.
- What?
You useless drunk.
Water.
I'm hungry-
Bring me food.
Are you deaf?
Don't you need to go to work tomorrow?
Who allowed you to shut the door?
Get up, quick.
We're running late.
Gosh, it's so late.
Quick, get changed.
Hurry up-
I'm behind the door.
You're running late.
Almost ready.
Hurry up-
Hurry up-
What the hell were you up to last night?
I set the wrong alarm time.
Wait.
Get some food on the way.
Shit. You forgot our lunchboxes.
Auntie, can you hurry up?
Hurry up?
Why didn't you come earlier? Hurrying me, eh?
Is a sticky rice and a soya milk enough for you two?
She got full by oversleeping.
She doesn't need food.
Oh.
I see.
Here you are.
17 (NT) dollars.
3 (NT) dollars change.
It's all mine.
Thanks.
Why are you walking so slow?
1, 2, 3, 4.
5, 6, 7, 8.
2, 2, 3, 4.
5, 6, swing your arms.
Are you alright?
Excuse me.
Come in.
Miss, I got it.
Hsiao-ming.
Why did you get the same milk and bread?
You could get red bean or strawberry bread, right?
Do you have the same food every day?
No.
Right.
Here is the change.
Thanks.
Go back to the class.
She stays here for now.
I go back first?
What if she faints on her way to the class?
If she could have red bean bread,
she wouldn't faint.
Don't worry. I'm here with her.
I'm off then.
Water.
Water.
My cigarettes.
My cigarettes!
Shouldn't you get ready for work?
Or your uncle will scold you again.
Let me wake up first.
The girls forgot their lunchboxes.
Later drive me to the school to deliver lunch to them.
I'm going to work later.
If I'm late again and lose my job,
what food can you put on the table?
Offerings to the dead?
Why put on makeup when you go to the school?
Are you listening to what I'm saying?
Go away.
You crazy drunk.
- Why did you put on makeup?
I'm a crazy drunk?
Crazy drunk.
Yes, I'm a crazy drunk.
Crazy drunk.
Class leader.
Stand up.
Bow.
Good morning, miss.
Sit down.
Attention, everyone.
A transfer student joins us today.
Briefly introduce yourself.
Hi everyone.
My name is Li Li-Ii.
Nice to meet you.
Hsiao-lee.
Hsiao-lee.
Let's go to the bathroom together, okay?
Oh, yes.
Let's go.
Right, your name is Hsiao-lee.
My friends call me "Hsiao-Li."
It'd be very confusing, right?
So, what shall I call you?
Anything you like.
You're Hsiao-lee.
I'm Li-Ii, okay?
Sure.
Okay.
Hi Hsiao-lee.
My name is Li Li-Li. You can call me "Li-Li."
Or by my English name, Lily.
It ends with a long vowel.
...ly.
Give it a try.
Li.
Li-ly.
Li-li.
It's "ly."
Forget it.
I can teach you English.
I speak English fluently.
Of course, I speak Chinese fluently too.
My mom forces me to speak Mandarin at home.
Yo, she's quite pretty.
Like a flower.
Go away, stinky boy.
So annoying
You stink like shit.
So sassy.
If we're shit,
You're a fly.
We're attracted to each other.
You suck.
You really suck.
Let's go.
Why did you do that?
Attack, come on.
Splash...
Turn it to the full.
Come on.
Though we don't have a beautiful garden
Flowers bloom all year round
Though we don't have a big living room
It's warm in winter and cool in summer
Miss, I'm looking for Lin Hsiao-lee.
Lin Hsiao-lee.
Your mother is asking for you.
You think I've got too much time on my hands?
I was at work but
I had to bring you lunch.
You think you're a princess?
Concentrate on the class.
If you're such a princess,
leave.
I won't need to work so hard.
It'll be easier if I have one less mouth to feed.
Go back to class.
- Listen.
Pay attention to the spelling,
h-s-u-n.
Repeat after me, "hsun-tao."
"Hsuntao."
It means "influence."
But you use it only to describe
someone has been...
Miss, I'm sorry.
...influenced by something positive.
Understand?
So, don't use the term when it's a negative influence.
Alright?
Yes.
Repeat it again.
"Hsuntao."
Tomorrow, you'll go work as an apprentice to Auntie Hua.
Support yourself.
Tell you what.
When your granny was only five,
she began cooking, growing vegetables
to support the whole family.
She didn't go to school
but still managed to raise us all.
And you?
You go to school and end up...
You're not ashamed
but I am.
When you start making money...
Save some for yourself.
If you can spare any...
Send it back to me.
But don't come back.
I don't know when people will finally stop gossiping.
Girl.
Your hair has gone strait.
Come have a perm again.
No need.
What are you looking at?
Go home and cook dinner.
Let's go.
It's cool in here.
Is that your daughter?
Yes.
Good girl. She's old enough to cook dinner.
Soon, she'll get married.
No way, she's too young.
She hasn't finished school yet.
Let alone get married.
You began working before finishing school, right?
Life is easier for kids nowadays.
Yeah, life was hard for us.
I can see life is still hard for her.
We charge you pittance
for shaving your beard and cleaning your ears.
And you groped her, huh?
Well, you misunderstood it.
I touched her by accident.
By accident?
A bar hostess charges
50 (NT) dollars for touching her.
For shaving and cleaning, it's (NT) 200.
I'll charge you (NT) 300 then.
300?
- Thank you.
I'm sorry...
I'll chop my hands off when I go home.
I'm sorry.
You're so kind that I'll have extra food for dinner, eh?
Tell you what. It's yummy.
Mom, can I have a fried egg?
So annoying. Why do you want a fried egg?
Coz the food you cook sucks.
Fine, I'll cook you one.
You want one too?
What happened?
The sun set in the east today?
You come home so early.
You complain even when I come home early.
Fuck.
I'm the head of the family.
I can do whatever I want.
The head of the family...
Sounds nice.
Apart from drinking, what else do you do?
If your boss wasn't your dead father's blood brother,
would he hire someone like you?
What the hell did you say?
What the hell?
Eh?
Eh?
Hello.
I'm sorry.
I'll be right there.
I'll be right there.
Your foot...
My boss needs me in the mahjong game.
Wait.
Going out without makeup on...
You look so awful.
People would think I abuse you.
Mom, I wanna come with you.
You're all mine.
You can't run away.
Lin Hsiao-lee, why didn't you tidy up the table?
Mom, tie my hair for me.
You came back so late. I bet you won money?
Or you lost?
Hairband.
Last night, I drank too much...
I got drunk.
Sorry.
Chicken drumstick again.
Have this.
You have it.
Hey.
Hey.
You don't want it?
You have it.
You know why I came back?
My dad left me and my mom.
So, we came back to Taiwan.
My mom said she needs to go to work
so, she has no time for me.
Now it's my granny who looks after me.
Often I can't understand what my granny says.
But at least, she's nice to me.
Hey, let's skip class and go out.
See what the adults do when we're in school.
No...
What if we get caught?
We won't. Let's skip a class, then we go home.
No one will notice it.
Come on.
I'll go have a look.
What is this?
Girl, you like it too?
It's a fruit machine.
Can I have some change?
Yes.
Check if it's the right amount.
Thanks.
Choose one for me.
This one.
Excuse me.
Mr. Chen, you went food shopping again.
I bought you a watermelon.
You're so kind.
Thanks.
- Chuan.
The pickled cucumber you made...
Bring a jar to Mr. Chen, quick.
Yes, in a second.
- Don't trouble yourself.
No trouble at all.
You always bring us this and that.
You're too kind.
Just a little something.
Your wife is so lucky to have you.
I made it earlier.
It's fine if you don't like it. Your wife does.
Yes, thank you.
You're more than welcome.
Then, I'm off.
Take care.
Look.
Such a pity that he's married.
This one looks good. You put it on.
I'll put on this one.
It's yours.
Why did you turn around?
We're both girls. Don't be shy.
Don't look at me.
It's Kiss.
I thought we were going to the movies?
Yes, we are.
It's a small movie theater.
Oh.
There are so many people here.
I wonder if some are like us.
What do you wanna watch?
I'm fine with anything.
Let's watch this.
Sure.
Just one movie? 10% off the second one.
We're fine. Just one.
Okay.
It's 260.
Hold it for me.
200...
...60.
Coke, Sprite or black tea?
Sprite.
And you?
Sprite.
Okay.
Are you over 18?
Are you?
You skipped class?
Be more mature when you play an adult.
Room 603.
Let's go.
No...
I'm not going.
I mean it.
I'm busy at work.
Enjoy drinking tonight.
Fuck.
Told you not to smoke in here.
Can't you understand?
What?
Fooling around all day.
Listen to me.
I've spent all my life running this garage.
It's how I could start
and support my family.
Business is going well.
But I'm thinking of retiring in the near future.
I can't bring myself to sell it to others. So, listen.
See if you wanna take it over.
I'll give you a good price.
Think about it.
I'll give you two years.
So, when I meet your dad again in heaven
and if he asks about you,
I won't let him down.
That's it.
Go drink with your buddies then.
It smells so nice.
There is watermelon on the table.
Have it
Where is your sister?
Dunno.
What do you mean dunno?
She didn't show up.
So, I just came back.
Jump.
What are you doing?
What do you think?
Do I look like...
...an adult?
Yes, very much.
So, you can smile.
But when you smile, why do you look as bitter as usual?
When I was in the US...
One day my mom took me to see a very good movie.
I was wondering
why we didn't wait till my dad had time
so we could go see it together.
It turned out...
When we were leaving the theater,
I saw my dad...
...with a woman.
Her hair...
It's curly
and she had really red lipstick on.
They look so happy together.
Outside the movie theater,
that woman...
...was smoking like this.
When we got home,
my parents had a huge row.
Not long after that,
we came back to Taiwan.
Every time when I see the clouds in the sky,
I wonder... if my dad would fly through the clouds
on the plane to take us home.
You wanna take a drag?
Sure.
Drink it.
Cigarette stinks.
Why do adults like it?
Coz adults stink.
Stinky man...
That's what my mom calls my dad.
Why didn't you wait for me today?
Why are you dressed like this?
Lin Hsiao-lee.
Where have you been?
Where have you been?
Where on earth have you been?
You skipped class?
Lin Hsiao-lee.
Let go of it.
Dressed like this... Where did you go?
Has the cat got your tongue?
You are shameful.
Let go of it.
Mom.
Divorce him, please?
Where did you steal the clothes from?
Right.
I stole the clothes from someone.
Like you had me from stealing someone's man.
Where are you going?
Come back.
Come back.
You come back.
Lin Hsiao-lee.
Did you see a young girl?
No.
Did you see a young girl?
No.
No.
Where is your mom?
Where is your sister?
Lin Hsiao-lee skipped class.
She ran out when Mom tried to beat her.
Stop crying...
Stop crying-
Eight points.
Let her play.
Girl.
See if you can do better.
Bravo.
100, here.
One sausage.
You wanna eat it or keep betting?
Will we get two if we keep betting?
If you keep betting will be two sausages.
11 points.
11 points.
Stop betting.
Keep betting.
Girl.
You're upset?
Let us take you on a scooter ride, okay?
Well, I told her I can see she's upset.
Let us take you guys out.
How about singing at a KTV?
We did it just now.
You did it just now?
How about a meal at McDonald's?
I'm not interested.
Not interested?
Get up.
Or...
Shall we go to a disco?
I'm a great dancer.
Enough.
- Can't you stay still for a second?
Or go to a tea house in Maokong?
We'll get carsick on the hill path.
No way.
You get carsick on a scooter ride?
Fine, tell me where you wanna go.
We'll take you there.
Okay?
- Okay-
Let's go for a ride.
But...
We don't want a ride with you guys.
If you weren't quite good-looking,
you're really...
Lovely...
Really pretty and lovely.
Yu.
What?
Keys.
Wait.
How can I catch two in one go?
But you caught them, didn't you?
Enough, we're not bad boys.
Just thought she's upset.
Let us take you guys on a ride.
Let's go...
Take your pick.
Childish. Pick a key?
So sassy.
You can't keep your mouth shut.
You ride with him.
It's fine.
Come...
Where is my key?
Here it is.
Are you blind?
I wanna ride on my own.
Move.
Idiot, damn, be careful.
Idiot, come back.
No.
If you feel unsafe,
hold on to my shoulders.
Ready?
Yen, I'm off.
Wait.
Let's go.
Careful.
Beautiful.
Where is your daughter?
You can't find her?
She's having a secret affair like you?
What do you mean "your" daughter?
Right, she's not yours.
What's wrong with you? How dare you shout at me?
Put yourself in my shoes for once.
If I hadn't married you,
where would you be now?
Fuck you.
How dare you shout at me?
Having an affair, eh?
Why don't you just whore yourself out?
Shout at me, eh?
Keep shouting then.
Let's see how tough you are.
Come on.
Keep shouting.
Speak.
So hard to be a good person.
Mom...
Don't throw it around.
It's leaking.
Coz you threw it around.
Let's skip stones.
See who is the best.
Idiot.
Tell you what. I'm an expert.
Come on, I did a perfect throw just now.
If you say so.
Try it.
A perfect stone.
Let's see how good you are.
Super good, listen.
How to throw it?
How?
Let me show you.
This. A perfect stone.
This one.
A perfect stone.
Too small.
You really suck.
They didn't put the fire out properly.
People nowadays are so inconsiderate.
They can't be bothered even when it's so close to the water.
Let's catch fish and grill it.
I bet you can't catch fish.
Yes, I can, okay?
Go in then.
Let's start a fire.
Sit around it and tell ghost stories.
It sounds fun.
It's terrifying.
Did you guys put on a diaper before coming here?
You may get so scared that you'll wet yourselves.
It's fine if I wet myself.
I'll just wash myself in the river.
You wanna jump in?
Calm down.
Girl, you really love picking a fight.
Help me light a cig...
Me too.
Me too.
Take it.
You're getting there.
Happy birthday to you...
Make a wish.
What the hell?
It's your birthday?
No, just celebrating the first time we met.
And singing "Happy Birthday"?
It's not how you pursue a girl.
Just make friends.
Let me take a drag.
And the present?
Present?
Let's catch fish.
You go catch fish.
You suggest it so, you go.
What the hell, no.
- Or you go.
Thought you were good at it?
Just catch it.
You go.
- No, none of my business.
He mentioned the present.
You go...
You suggest it so, you go.
Damn.
No, I don't want to...
You're so noisy.
Hsiao-lee and I are off to collect firewood.
Hey, no.
We'll go collect it.
Where are you going?
Just leave it to us.
Those four boys...
Which one do you think is the best-looking?
I think that one called Kuo Shao
looks like Tom Cruise.
Have you ever played this game?
If you draw the short straw,
you have to kiss Kuo Shao.
No.
Okay, I'm only joking.
I read in the books that
you should save your first kiss for someone you like.
Don't give it away so easily.
Hey, why are you walking so fast?
Aren't you afraid there might be ghosts flying around?
They're so scary.
Are they?
I think
people are scarier than ghosts.
Looks like it's going to rain.
I'm off.
You sure you don't wanna come with us?
Anyway, I have to go home in the end.
It's fine. If you miss us,
we'll be at the ice rink.
You take care.
Bye.
Bye.
Go
Let's go.
Mr. Chiang.
Let's drink with our arms linked.
Then I'll beat you in the drinking game.
Come on.
Again?
- Again.
Shake.
Three-three.
- You and me.
Zero.
Total.
- Seven.
Total.
- Six.
We're even.
Well.
Shake.
Nine.
Zero.
- Three-three.
Come on.
It's water.
Again.
Shake.
You and...
Shake.
Seven.
I'll help myself.
Sorry, I'm not drinking today.
Water?
- Why are you having water?
If you drink water, you'll throw up too.
Let me light a cig for you.
Come on.
Again?
Paragame
Another game.
You go first.
Rock.
Paper.
No...
Again.
Rock.
Paper.
- Paper.
Paper.
- Paper.
You did it again.
Enough, stop drinking.
I'll drink...
Enough.
Stop drinking.
Look. Drink it.
- You're so thoughtful.
Mr. Jung.
Come on Rong, you lost-pay up!
Thank you...
Am I good?
Sorry, Mr. Chiang.
You bet on me?
Hell yeah. I knew you'd drink-even if we nailed you down with four spikes.
Jung, come on.
Happy birthday.
Yes.
Come on...
Everyone, have fun.
It's getting windy.
Pei-yu, bring those things in.
Yes.
Don't you take shelter from the rain for now?
This is your auntie's address.
I've talked to her.
You'll go live with her.
How about you and sis?
When you live with them,
behave yourself.
Don't look sullen all the time.
Be more observant.
Work hard.
Got it?
Let's leave together, please?
You always look sullen, so no one likes you.
Go now.
Don't keep them waiting.
Don't get in the way.
Go.
Take a break.
You sure you don't want me to come with you?
Yeah, I can manage it on my own.
Don't worry.
You're back.
Come on in.
Let me turn the AC on.
Come, say your prayers.
Lin Hsiao-lee has come to see you.
Your sister redecorated it.
Very girlish, eh?
Sit.
I cooked...
...noodles.
Here...
Eat, they're rich in protein.
As an athlete, you need to build muscle.
Where is sis?
You didn't see her just now?
She's doing very well.
Her boss says she'll be her successor.
When she comes back,
we'll start the first death anniversary ritual
and put up your dad's spirit tablet.
If she's doing very well,
why are you still making handcrafts?
Your sister works really hard.
I just think
since I have time on my hands,
if I can do something
to make extra money,
I won't become a burden to her.
And you?
How about you?
Are you doing well?
You... just look after yourself.
Times have changed.
Everything is good.
Last time your sister said
she wanted to get a new TV.
I thought this one still works.
I think...
we should wait till it's beyond repair.
Have you ever thought about
in all these years... how I have been doing?
I know you've been doing very well.
That's what matters.
Don't cry.
Wait until I'm gone.
Don't touch it. It's dirty.
Come on, let's go home.
I'm so thirsty.
Sis, I want to have a rice ball.
We'll have dinner when we get home.
We have sweet potato rice every day.
I'm so sick of it.
Dad, take a break.
Chan, take a break.
Ching, have some roasted wheat mush.
Can I go to my friend's later?
A girl shouldn't go out all the time.
I go there to study.
Go home and help your granny with dinner.
No need to study.
I like you.
I can't express...
You took your time.
Sorry, I'm late.
Come help me reply to this love letter.
I need to go to the bathroom. Wait a second.
Hurry up-
So damn cocky...
I'll kill you one day.
Fuck you.
Cocky.
What's wrong with you today?
Come to work on time, eh?
Watch where you're going.
You spent all night drinking before coming to work?
Smoke here.
Don't go any further.
There is engine oil all over in there.
Please, be careful.
I know.
What did you say?
What did you say?
I know!
Damn you.
Watch your manners.
Thanks.
Seriously...
Boss, you owed him too much in your previous life.
That's why you have to repay him in this life.
He's your creditor.
Poor you.
You both talk back to me, eh?
You woke up.
Are you alright?
Still feeling dizzy?
You skipped breakfast again?
How about this?
From now on, come to me first when you arrive at school.
I'll get breakfast ready for you.
Or I'll ask your mom to come to see me.
Have this for now.
No, thanks.
Excuse me.
Miss, I got it.
Thanks.
- Here is the change.
Eat it if you're hungry.
Hsiao-ming, walk Hsiao-lee back to the class.
Thank you, miss.
Miss, we're off.
Why are you walking so fast?
Let me give you the bread and milk.
Slow down.
Miss asked me to give it to you.
Take it.
Thanks.
Why are you walking so fast?
Hey, wait for me.
Malaise.
How to spell "malaise"?
- Excuse me.
M-A-L-A-I-S-E.
Excuse me.
Get in.
Malaise means...
Cheng Yi-hsuan.
Cheng!
Stand up.
Bow.
Thank you, miss.
Class dismissed.
Hey, are you feeling better?
Why didn't you the bread and milk?
Here you are.
Hmm.
Some of the flowers aren't bundled up yet.
Do it for me.
Yes.
Miss Chuan, how are you today?
Not bad...
Good, good...
Is it too hot?
No.
Let me know if it gets too hot.
- Yes.
Do you remember that Ms. Ho in Taipei?
Hmm. What happened?
Her sister told me she got divorced last year.
Her ex-husband beat her.
But...
Now she's got a boyfriend. He's very nice to her.
That's good.
I heard he's a good catch.
He doesn't mind she's divorced.
Look, what a good life she's living.
She's so smart, right?
That's good.
Everyone has a past, right?
You're not the only one who married the wrong man.
Or are you waiting for him to reform himself?
Don't be silly.
I'm off.
Even if you don't care about yourself,
you should think about your daughters.
Do you want them to suffer with you?
Enough.
We don't encourage people to break up.
You are...
Silly and old-fashioned.
Bro.
You got a call.
It's Mr. Liao today.
150 (NTD) for a box.
Here is your wage.
Thanks.
I earned only 150 (NTD) for making those flowers.
Not even enough for a game of mahjong.
It's easier to work in the club.
I made tea just now.
Excuse me. It's so hot. I need a haircut.
Mr. Chen.
Come, sit here.
I'll put it in the fridge for you.
This tomato is for you.
Thank you.
I'll leave this easy job to you.
Please sit.
It's so hot today.
Yes, I just turned the AC on.
Thanks.
Shall I trim off the split ends?
Yes, just a trim.
Hey, time to go home.
Bye bye...
Hey sis.
Can you speak louder?
Or no one could hear you.
You know what?
All my classmates copy you.
Why?
You always call me "hey." (pun on "short")
It's all your fault I'm short.
Oh.
HEY, Why do you...
You called me "hey" again.
Why do you look so happy when others make fun of you?
Or what should I do?
Cry?
What are you looking at?
Let's go.
Hey, bring me my purse.
A bill is missing.
Did you take it?
No, I didn't.
No?
So, a ghost took it?
Do you admit it or not?
You don't...
No dinner for you tonight.
Maybe you remember it wrong?
Remember it wrong?
You think I've got so much money that I'd get it wrong?
Mom, I'm sorry.
I really wanted this bubble gum.
So, I bought it today.
Stop acting.
No need to speak up for her.
You're both my kids. I know you well.
I know you only too well.
Why don't you believe me?
Kneel
Kneel down.
Hey you.
Pull over.
It's you again.
I don't know if I should issue you a ticket or not.
You fucking know who I am?
I'm Chiang!
What?
Sir.
Get up.
Come on.
Stop making trouble.
You stole money and lied.
Tell you what.
If you don't study hard,
you'll end up like me.
Do low-paid work.
Or cut people's hair.
Useless.
No one will marry you.
Apart from those poor old veterans.
Hold it properly.
Go have dinner. Clear the table afterwards.
Go have dinner.
Hello.
Yes, sir.
Quiet. It's late.
We need to sleep even if you don't.
- What?
You useless drunk.
Water.
I'm hungry-
Bring me food.
Are you deaf?
Don't you need to go to work tomorrow?
Who allowed you to shut the door?
Get up, quick.
We're running late.
Gosh, it's so late.
Quick, get changed.
Hurry up-
I'm behind the door.
You're running late.
Almost ready.
Hurry up-
Hurry up-
What the hell were you up to last night?
I set the wrong alarm time.
Wait.
Get some food on the way.
Shit. You forgot our lunchboxes.
Auntie, can you hurry up?
Hurry up?
Why didn't you come earlier? Hurrying me, eh?
Is a sticky rice and a soya milk enough for you two?
She got full by oversleeping.
She doesn't need food.
Oh.
I see.
Here you are.
17 (NT) dollars.
3 (NT) dollars change.
It's all mine.
Thanks.
Why are you walking so slow?
1, 2, 3, 4.
5, 6, 7, 8.
2, 2, 3, 4.
5, 6, swing your arms.
Are you alright?
Excuse me.
Come in.
Miss, I got it.
Hsiao-ming.
Why did you get the same milk and bread?
You could get red bean or strawberry bread, right?
Do you have the same food every day?
No.
Right.
Here is the change.
Thanks.
Go back to the class.
She stays here for now.
I go back first?
What if she faints on her way to the class?
If she could have red bean bread,
she wouldn't faint.
Don't worry. I'm here with her.
I'm off then.
Water.
Water.
My cigarettes.
My cigarettes!
Shouldn't you get ready for work?
Or your uncle will scold you again.
Let me wake up first.
The girls forgot their lunchboxes.
Later drive me to the school to deliver lunch to them.
I'm going to work later.
If I'm late again and lose my job,
what food can you put on the table?
Offerings to the dead?
Why put on makeup when you go to the school?
Are you listening to what I'm saying?
Go away.
You crazy drunk.
- Why did you put on makeup?
I'm a crazy drunk?
Crazy drunk.
Yes, I'm a crazy drunk.
Crazy drunk.
Class leader.
Stand up.
Bow.
Good morning, miss.
Sit down.
Attention, everyone.
A transfer student joins us today.
Briefly introduce yourself.
Hi everyone.
My name is Li Li-Ii.
Nice to meet you.
Hsiao-lee.
Hsiao-lee.
Let's go to the bathroom together, okay?
Oh, yes.
Let's go.
Right, your name is Hsiao-lee.
My friends call me "Hsiao-Li."
It'd be very confusing, right?
So, what shall I call you?
Anything you like.
You're Hsiao-lee.
I'm Li-Ii, okay?
Sure.
Okay.
Hi Hsiao-lee.
My name is Li Li-Li. You can call me "Li-Li."
Or by my English name, Lily.
It ends with a long vowel.
...ly.
Give it a try.
Li.
Li-ly.
Li-li.
It's "ly."
Forget it.
I can teach you English.
I speak English fluently.
Of course, I speak Chinese fluently too.
My mom forces me to speak Mandarin at home.
Yo, she's quite pretty.
Like a flower.
Go away, stinky boy.
So annoying
You stink like shit.
So sassy.
If we're shit,
You're a fly.
We're attracted to each other.
You suck.
You really suck.
Let's go.
Why did you do that?
Attack, come on.
Splash...
Turn it to the full.
Come on.
Though we don't have a beautiful garden
Flowers bloom all year round
Though we don't have a big living room
It's warm in winter and cool in summer
Miss, I'm looking for Lin Hsiao-lee.
Lin Hsiao-lee.
Your mother is asking for you.
You think I've got too much time on my hands?
I was at work but
I had to bring you lunch.
You think you're a princess?
Concentrate on the class.
If you're such a princess,
leave.
I won't need to work so hard.
It'll be easier if I have one less mouth to feed.
Go back to class.
- Listen.
Pay attention to the spelling,
h-s-u-n.
Repeat after me, "hsun-tao."
"Hsuntao."
It means "influence."
But you use it only to describe
someone has been...
Miss, I'm sorry.
...influenced by something positive.
Understand?
So, don't use the term when it's a negative influence.
Alright?
Yes.
Repeat it again.
"Hsuntao."
Tomorrow, you'll go work as an apprentice to Auntie Hua.
Support yourself.
Tell you what.
When your granny was only five,
she began cooking, growing vegetables
to support the whole family.
She didn't go to school
but still managed to raise us all.
And you?
You go to school and end up...
You're not ashamed
but I am.
When you start making money...
Save some for yourself.
If you can spare any...
Send it back to me.
But don't come back.
I don't know when people will finally stop gossiping.
Girl.
Your hair has gone strait.
Come have a perm again.
No need.
What are you looking at?
Go home and cook dinner.
Let's go.
It's cool in here.
Is that your daughter?
Yes.
Good girl. She's old enough to cook dinner.
Soon, she'll get married.
No way, she's too young.
She hasn't finished school yet.
Let alone get married.
You began working before finishing school, right?
Life is easier for kids nowadays.
Yeah, life was hard for us.
I can see life is still hard for her.
We charge you pittance
for shaving your beard and cleaning your ears.
And you groped her, huh?
Well, you misunderstood it.
I touched her by accident.
By accident?
A bar hostess charges
50 (NT) dollars for touching her.
For shaving and cleaning, it's (NT) 200.
I'll charge you (NT) 300 then.
300?
- Thank you.
I'm sorry...
I'll chop my hands off when I go home.
I'm sorry.
You're so kind that I'll have extra food for dinner, eh?
Tell you what. It's yummy.
Mom, can I have a fried egg?
So annoying. Why do you want a fried egg?
Coz the food you cook sucks.
Fine, I'll cook you one.
You want one too?
What happened?
The sun set in the east today?
You come home so early.
You complain even when I come home early.
Fuck.
I'm the head of the family.
I can do whatever I want.
The head of the family...
Sounds nice.
Apart from drinking, what else do you do?
If your boss wasn't your dead father's blood brother,
would he hire someone like you?
What the hell did you say?
What the hell?
Eh?
Eh?
Hello.
I'm sorry.
I'll be right there.
I'll be right there.
Your foot...
My boss needs me in the mahjong game.
Wait.
Going out without makeup on...
You look so awful.
People would think I abuse you.
Mom, I wanna come with you.
You're all mine.
You can't run away.
Lin Hsiao-lee, why didn't you tidy up the table?
Mom, tie my hair for me.
You came back so late. I bet you won money?
Or you lost?
Hairband.
Last night, I drank too much...
I got drunk.
Sorry.
Chicken drumstick again.
Have this.
You have it.
Hey.
Hey.
You don't want it?
You have it.
You know why I came back?
My dad left me and my mom.
So, we came back to Taiwan.
My mom said she needs to go to work
so, she has no time for me.
Now it's my granny who looks after me.
Often I can't understand what my granny says.
But at least, she's nice to me.
Hey, let's skip class and go out.
See what the adults do when we're in school.
No...
What if we get caught?
We won't. Let's skip a class, then we go home.
No one will notice it.
Come on.
I'll go have a look.
What is this?
Girl, you like it too?
It's a fruit machine.
Can I have some change?
Yes.
Check if it's the right amount.
Thanks.
Choose one for me.
This one.
Excuse me.
Mr. Chen, you went food shopping again.
I bought you a watermelon.
You're so kind.
Thanks.
- Chuan.
The pickled cucumber you made...
Bring a jar to Mr. Chen, quick.
Yes, in a second.
- Don't trouble yourself.
No trouble at all.
You always bring us this and that.
You're too kind.
Just a little something.
Your wife is so lucky to have you.
I made it earlier.
It's fine if you don't like it. Your wife does.
Yes, thank you.
You're more than welcome.
Then, I'm off.
Take care.
Look.
Such a pity that he's married.
This one looks good. You put it on.
I'll put on this one.
It's yours.
Why did you turn around?
We're both girls. Don't be shy.
Don't look at me.
It's Kiss.
I thought we were going to the movies?
Yes, we are.
It's a small movie theater.
Oh.
There are so many people here.
I wonder if some are like us.
What do you wanna watch?
I'm fine with anything.
Let's watch this.
Sure.
Just one movie? 10% off the second one.
We're fine. Just one.
Okay.
It's 260.
Hold it for me.
200...
...60.
Coke, Sprite or black tea?
Sprite.
And you?
Sprite.
Okay.
Are you over 18?
Are you?
You skipped class?
Be more mature when you play an adult.
Room 603.
Let's go.
No...
I'm not going.
I mean it.
I'm busy at work.
Enjoy drinking tonight.
Fuck.
Told you not to smoke in here.
Can't you understand?
What?
Fooling around all day.
Listen to me.
I've spent all my life running this garage.
It's how I could start
and support my family.
Business is going well.
But I'm thinking of retiring in the near future.
I can't bring myself to sell it to others. So, listen.
See if you wanna take it over.
I'll give you a good price.
Think about it.
I'll give you two years.
So, when I meet your dad again in heaven
and if he asks about you,
I won't let him down.
That's it.
Go drink with your buddies then.
It smells so nice.
There is watermelon on the table.
Have it
Where is your sister?
Dunno.
What do you mean dunno?
She didn't show up.
So, I just came back.
Jump.
What are you doing?
What do you think?
Do I look like...
...an adult?
Yes, very much.
So, you can smile.
But when you smile, why do you look as bitter as usual?
When I was in the US...
One day my mom took me to see a very good movie.
I was wondering
why we didn't wait till my dad had time
so we could go see it together.
It turned out...
When we were leaving the theater,
I saw my dad...
...with a woman.
Her hair...
It's curly
and she had really red lipstick on.
They look so happy together.
Outside the movie theater,
that woman...
...was smoking like this.
When we got home,
my parents had a huge row.
Not long after that,
we came back to Taiwan.
Every time when I see the clouds in the sky,
I wonder... if my dad would fly through the clouds
on the plane to take us home.
You wanna take a drag?
Sure.
Drink it.
Cigarette stinks.
Why do adults like it?
Coz adults stink.
Stinky man...
That's what my mom calls my dad.
Why didn't you wait for me today?
Why are you dressed like this?
Lin Hsiao-lee.
Where have you been?
Where have you been?
Where on earth have you been?
You skipped class?
Lin Hsiao-lee.
Let go of it.
Dressed like this... Where did you go?
Has the cat got your tongue?
You are shameful.
Let go of it.
Mom.
Divorce him, please?
Where did you steal the clothes from?
Right.
I stole the clothes from someone.
Like you had me from stealing someone's man.
Where are you going?
Come back.
Come back.
You come back.
Lin Hsiao-lee.
Did you see a young girl?
No.
Did you see a young girl?
No.
No.
Where is your mom?
Where is your sister?
Lin Hsiao-lee skipped class.
She ran out when Mom tried to beat her.
Stop crying...
Stop crying-
Eight points.
Let her play.
Girl.
See if you can do better.
Bravo.
100, here.
One sausage.
You wanna eat it or keep betting?
Will we get two if we keep betting?
If you keep betting will be two sausages.
11 points.
11 points.
Stop betting.
Keep betting.
Girl.
You're upset?
Let us take you on a scooter ride, okay?
Well, I told her I can see she's upset.
Let us take you guys out.
How about singing at a KTV?
We did it just now.
You did it just now?
How about a meal at McDonald's?
I'm not interested.
Not interested?
Get up.
Or...
Shall we go to a disco?
I'm a great dancer.
Enough.
- Can't you stay still for a second?
Or go to a tea house in Maokong?
We'll get carsick on the hill path.
No way.
You get carsick on a scooter ride?
Fine, tell me where you wanna go.
We'll take you there.
Okay?
- Okay-
Let's go for a ride.
But...
We don't want a ride with you guys.
If you weren't quite good-looking,
you're really...
Lovely...
Really pretty and lovely.
Yu.
What?
Keys.
Wait.
How can I catch two in one go?
But you caught them, didn't you?
Enough, we're not bad boys.
Just thought she's upset.
Let us take you guys on a ride.
Let's go...
Take your pick.
Childish. Pick a key?
So sassy.
You can't keep your mouth shut.
You ride with him.
It's fine.
Come...
Where is my key?
Here it is.
Are you blind?
I wanna ride on my own.
Move.
Idiot, damn, be careful.
Idiot, come back.
No.
If you feel unsafe,
hold on to my shoulders.
Ready?
Yen, I'm off.
Wait.
Let's go.
Careful.
Beautiful.
Where is your daughter?
You can't find her?
She's having a secret affair like you?
What do you mean "your" daughter?
Right, she's not yours.
What's wrong with you? How dare you shout at me?
Put yourself in my shoes for once.
If I hadn't married you,
where would you be now?
Fuck you.
How dare you shout at me?
Having an affair, eh?
Why don't you just whore yourself out?
Shout at me, eh?
Keep shouting then.
Let's see how tough you are.
Come on.
Keep shouting.
Speak.
So hard to be a good person.
Mom...
Don't throw it around.
It's leaking.
Coz you threw it around.
Let's skip stones.
See who is the best.
Idiot.
Tell you what. I'm an expert.
Come on, I did a perfect throw just now.
If you say so.
Try it.
A perfect stone.
Let's see how good you are.
Super good, listen.
How to throw it?
How?
Let me show you.
This. A perfect stone.
This one.
A perfect stone.
Too small.
You really suck.
They didn't put the fire out properly.
People nowadays are so inconsiderate.
They can't be bothered even when it's so close to the water.
Let's catch fish and grill it.
I bet you can't catch fish.
Yes, I can, okay?
Go in then.
Let's start a fire.
Sit around it and tell ghost stories.
It sounds fun.
It's terrifying.
Did you guys put on a diaper before coming here?
You may get so scared that you'll wet yourselves.
It's fine if I wet myself.
I'll just wash myself in the river.
You wanna jump in?
Calm down.
Girl, you really love picking a fight.
Help me light a cig...
Me too.
Me too.
Take it.
You're getting there.
Happy birthday to you...
Make a wish.
What the hell?
It's your birthday?
No, just celebrating the first time we met.
And singing "Happy Birthday"?
It's not how you pursue a girl.
Just make friends.
Let me take a drag.
And the present?
Present?
Let's catch fish.
You go catch fish.
You suggest it so, you go.
What the hell, no.
- Or you go.
Thought you were good at it?
Just catch it.
You go.
- No, none of my business.
He mentioned the present.
You go...
You suggest it so, you go.
Damn.
No, I don't want to...
You're so noisy.
Hsiao-lee and I are off to collect firewood.
Hey, no.
We'll go collect it.
Where are you going?
Just leave it to us.
Those four boys...
Which one do you think is the best-looking?
I think that one called Kuo Shao
looks like Tom Cruise.
Have you ever played this game?
If you draw the short straw,
you have to kiss Kuo Shao.
No.
Okay, I'm only joking.
I read in the books that
you should save your first kiss for someone you like.
Don't give it away so easily.
Hey, why are you walking so fast?
Aren't you afraid there might be ghosts flying around?
They're so scary.
Are they?
I think
people are scarier than ghosts.
Looks like it's going to rain.
I'm off.
You sure you don't wanna come with us?
Anyway, I have to go home in the end.
It's fine. If you miss us,
we'll be at the ice rink.
You take care.
Bye.
Bye.
Go
Let's go.
Mr. Chiang.
Let's drink with our arms linked.
Then I'll beat you in the drinking game.
Come on.
Again?
- Again.
Shake.
Three-three.
- You and me.
Zero.
Total.
- Seven.
Total.
- Six.
We're even.
Well.
Shake.
Nine.
Zero.
- Three-three.
Come on.
It's water.
Again.
Shake.
You and...
Shake.
Seven.
I'll help myself.
Sorry, I'm not drinking today.
Water?
- Why are you having water?
If you drink water, you'll throw up too.
Let me light a cig for you.
Come on.
Again?
Paragame
Another game.
You go first.
Rock.
Paper.
No...
Again.
Rock.
Paper.
- Paper.
Paper.
- Paper.
You did it again.
Enough, stop drinking.
I'll drink...
Enough.
Stop drinking.
Look. Drink it.
- You're so thoughtful.
Mr. Jung.
Come on Rong, you lost-pay up!
Thank you...
Am I good?
Sorry, Mr. Chiang.
You bet on me?
Hell yeah. I knew you'd drink-even if we nailed you down with four spikes.
Jung, come on.
Happy birthday.
Yes.
Come on...
Everyone, have fun.
It's getting windy.
Pei-yu, bring those things in.
Yes.
Don't you take shelter from the rain for now?
This is your auntie's address.
I've talked to her.
You'll go live with her.
How about you and sis?
When you live with them,
behave yourself.
Don't look sullen all the time.
Be more observant.
Work hard.
Got it?
Let's leave together, please?
You always look sullen, so no one likes you.
Go now.
Don't keep them waiting.
Don't get in the way.
Go.
Take a break.
You sure you don't want me to come with you?
Yeah, I can manage it on my own.
Don't worry.
You're back.
Come on in.
Let me turn the AC on.
Come, say your prayers.
Lin Hsiao-lee has come to see you.
Your sister redecorated it.
Very girlish, eh?
Sit.
I cooked...
...noodles.
Here...
Eat, they're rich in protein.
As an athlete, you need to build muscle.
Where is sis?
You didn't see her just now?
She's doing very well.
Her boss says she'll be her successor.
When she comes back,
we'll start the first death anniversary ritual
and put up your dad's spirit tablet.
If she's doing very well,
why are you still making handcrafts?
Your sister works really hard.
I just think
since I have time on my hands,
if I can do something
to make extra money,
I won't become a burden to her.
And you?
How about you?
Are you doing well?
You... just look after yourself.
Times have changed.
Everything is good.
Last time your sister said
she wanted to get a new TV.
I thought this one still works.
I think...
we should wait till it's beyond repair.
Have you ever thought about
in all these years... how I have been doing?
I know you've been doing very well.
That's what matters.
Don't cry.
Wait until I'm gone.