Girlfriends (2025) Movie Script
What even is the concept of waiting?
People say that in our lives,
we will spend one year,
Waiting for the bus, for the lift,
to cross the road.
But at every traffic light,
The situation at the intersection
keeps changing.
Excuse me.
Five years ago,
I shot my first movie.
Up until now, I'm still waiting
for my next chance.
In the end, is time spent waiting
objective or subjective?
Your script is not bad.
But, no Mainland China market.
Malaysia, either.
It will be hard to recoup.
Well...
It's not a big deal.
Every written script can be changed.
It won't go to waste.
Jenny wants to start acting again.
Add a role in the script for her.
But she must be the leading actress.
Then someone will definitely invest.
Do some research,
And we'll see how to shoot it.
Let's talk soon.
How old are you this year?
24 years old, almost 25...
How many years have you
been writing lyrics?
Six years.
Is it possible
after not achieving anything
Still with no success...
Could it be that you aren't suitable
for this work?
I haven't worked hard.
I'm going to get a package later.
Are you buying clothes again?
No, it's that piece of turf.
That piece of turf?
Yep.
You're not free?
Yeah.
Good morning.
Hey, stop doing those part-time jobs.
This is the last one.
This job is simple.
Just take two shelves and I'm done.
Even the photos he gave me were
from an online store.
Think of it as doing
a favor to a friend?
Wouldn't it be nice to make money?
How much can you earn?
You have to pick up
and move the goods,
Break them down,
The hourly wage is worse than
at a convenience store.
Is working part-time at 7-11
not really making money?
What are you doing?
Don't you have something to do?
Don't you have to teach tomorrow?
I dropped the tea bag in.
You'll have to fish it out yourself.
Please, when you are free.
Look for more acting opportunities.
You're an actress,
This part-time work is not important.
What's not important?
What I do is important.
Yeah, everything is important.
Even breathing is important.
Cut!
We can practice,
But do you mind brushing
your teeth first?
Breathing is also a kind of practice,
Director.
But, can you start
after brushing your teeth?
I'm going to brush my teeth.
Now!
No, no, no, I didn't mean now.
Sorry boss...
I haven't brushed my teeth yet.
The lights are flashing.
Quick, quick, quick!
Hey, where's your army?
Raising troops for a thousand days.
Idiot!
Where can I find an army of helpers?
How long have I been with you?
You won't even let me out.
Nonsense, when did I not let you out?
It's okay, just go out and have fun!
Are you having a stroke?
Be careful!
How about it?
Didn't you say you had a pleasant
talk with the producer?
Not bad.
It's really hard to start filming
movies now.
Yeah...
So if you can't film yet,
do something else first.
Of course.
Can't I just film what I want?
Start thinking about making money.
You're too nonchalant.
Careful! Don't get mad.
Today is our first class.
I want to see what everyone
wants to learn here.
So, you can ask me
if you have any questions.
(Creative Short Video 101)
Teacher, aren't we here to learn
how to make short videos?
Yes, I want you to teach him
how to shoot more beautifully.
Teacher,
you just said that you make movies.
Are you talking about making
viral Tik-Tok videos?
Or like, XiaoHongShu app stuff?
Yea.. Okay!
Let's get started.
Hey, she really is somebody.
Teacher, you are actually
a movie director, right?
It says here, that you really are.
There are also famous actors in it.
What does the director usually do?
Isn't it just having lunch with
celebrities and financiers?
Then, everything will happen, right?
Are you thinking about the plot of
the story all the time?
Directors still need to sleep.
Don't teach such profound things.
I'm afraid we can't keep up.
We'll go slowly, then.
Can anyone tell me what a montage is?
Very cute.
(Mother Calling)
Baby.
Answer it.
Hello?
Yes, we are setting up a stall today.
Oh, don't worry about Dad.
He is always like this.
Just ask him to call me.
Alright then.
Hey,
how much are the bubble machines?
How many do you have?
Can't you count yourself?
Turn them off!
What's up?
Are you calculating
how much we'll earn this time?
Who knows? How many sets can be sold?
The price you set is so low.
What about our wages?
You always just throw in
random numbers.
You don't know what you're doing.
This time,
we will definitely make it big.
Wow!
It's already set up.
Very pretty!
Hey,
that bubble machine is too cheap!
Are you making money?
Who will buy it,
if the price is too high?
Lele!
Did you miss me?
Yes.
I'll give you a doll,
you can choose one.
This one? Okay, okay.
Nice choice.
-Thank you.
-No worries.
Since you are not all set up yet,
Let's take a group photo!
Sure!
Hey, hey!
Help us take a photo.
Hello, thank you!
Thanks, boyfriend.
Give me a hug.
Let me put the food aside first.
Use my phone.
Thank you.
Okay, come on, ladies.
Nice, nice, nice...
Wow, so beautiful.
One, vertically!
Thank you!
Nice, nice, nice...
Take a lower angle.
Our legs will be longer,
if you take the angle lower.
Take some more pictures.
Nice, nice, nice...
Great!
Oh, thank you!
Have a look.
Wow, it looks good.
No wonder you're a director.
Good morning!
Alright.
Remember to hand in your homework,
in the next class.
Daily clips, longer than 30 seconds.
Remember to shoot horizontally.
No vertical videos
like TikTok or Xiaohongshu.
See you next class.
Goodbye.
Was that movie good?
Yes!
It's interesting.
What are you planning to shoot
for the last assignment?
Normally, I...
Film a video when I see
something funny.
It's so cute,
seeing your grandchildren.
I think I'll film them.
Sometimes, I see some beautiful
flowers and I film them.
But, I haven't specifically thought
of a subject to film yet.
Help me rehearse.
I'm working.
It'll be quick.
Hurry up.
Just let me finish
this sentence first.
Don't move!
Shut up!
If the world is going to
be like this...
First,
put down the knife and we can talk.
Why do you want to take my child?
Why did you kidnap my child?
It's no use holding them hostage,
too.
Please, let them go first!
Shut it, Shut up!
Why me?
Why did you choose me?
Miss, please take it easy.
Please give me the knife first.
Please, believe me.
I will definitely help you.
Come.
I won't believe you again.
I won't ever believe you again...
Is this okay?
Not bad!
Really?
Really!
But, I have a small suggestion.
If you make such a big reaction
at first,
The audience will know too early.
I don't think it's
that interesting anymore.
Instead, if you start with more
restraint at the beginning,
It will make you feel more like
a victim.
Right?
The first sentence could
be more restrained.
Tone it down a bit more.
Let it build up, slowly.
Right!
Why me?
I do not accept.
This will make you
a little more intense.
Showing some more emotion.
Yes.
What?
You did a great job.
Not good enough.
Hello! Mr Luk.
Oh...
What you mean is that,
We don't film it and put it aside
for now.
Yeah, I understand.
Sure, no problem.
Okay.
Let me think of other stories.
No problem.
I get it.
Okay.
Keep in touch.
Goodbye.
Why such a dark color?
It's fine.
It's nothing.
What's wrong?
What's wrong?
Why did you suddenly take me out
for a drink?
What's wrong?
Can't we go out on a date?
You said that you wanted
to save money.
What is it?
I bought a flat,
and will have to start paying
the mortgage in two months.
What?!
Where did you get the money?
Where did the money for
the down payment come from?
It's a pre-sale flat, in Macau.
You're from Hong Kong!
Why buy a flat in Macau?
It's cheaper.
When will you receive the deposit
for your new script?
Don't talk about my new script now.
Why are you buying a flat,
all of a sudden?
We also need to think about
our retirement plan.
See if we can rent it out.
It's like someone is helping us pay
for the house.
The agent said that the economy
won't be good in the future.
So,
we might not be able to rent it out.
I...
No, my money can last for
a few more months.
After you receive the deposit
for your new script,
We can use it as living expenses.
Even if we don't use it
for the mortgage,
Our money gets spent on other things.
You should learn
about career planning.
My career plan is not being tied to
a flat.
Sorry,
We are closing in 15 minutes.
Remember to bring
all your belongings.
It's not even nine, yet!
Sorry.
I'll pay.
I'll pay.
Cheers!
Hello, Director.
Okay, okay.
Thank you, Director!
Yes, my time is flexible.
See you at Thursday's casting!
Goodbye!
Let's go.
Where are we going?
To eat French fries.
Stop telling your friends,
That my film is releasing soon.
I haven't started filming it yet.
If you fix the script,
you can start soon.
Hello.
My name is Cheng Wei.
I'm 25 years old.
I'll stay and work in Hong Kong
after graduation.
I do design.
Design is great!
Are you serious?
Why not?
It's okay to have
a cougar relationship, no?
It's very common.
A cougar relationship?
I don't think this will work so well.
I don't know what you two think
about it.
I have talked with Wei,
He said that he doesn't want to go
back and forth.
He wants to stay in Hong Kong,
in the long term.
We think that getting married is also
a good way.
Also, you can get a local I.D.
In fact, Bei Bei also told me,
That her partner is from Macau, too.
Filming in Hong Kong
without a local I.D.,
She can't apply for funding
or anything like that.
So, if you consider marrying him,
We could also have a big,
four person wedding.
Yes!
Don't talk about irrelevant things.
Let's get back to the topic.
What about social housing
and having children?
I would like to know more.
What social housing? What baby?
Once we're married, our chances for
social housing will go up.
After marriage.
It'll speed up the public housing
process.
But, not immediately.
It will still take a few years.
Let's talk about it later.
And the baby?
Having a baby...
Everyone in Wei's family likes
children very much.
We can try.
Try?
Have you discussed it with me?
Have you not discussed
any of this yet?
Please take your time.
Sorry, sorry.
Why are you losing your temper?
I always tell you not to
create such drama.
The more you do it,
the more exaggerated it becomes.
You have already bought a place,
What else do you want?
I didn't expect I'd find someone
willing to fake a marriage.
When I think of marriage,
I think about buying a house...
When I think of buying a house,
I think about having children...
I'm just planning the next step.
It's better to do it, all at once.
Never mind how much scheming
you've done with that guy,
Do you know how many lies
you'll have to tell,
To pull this off?
Having a fake marriage?
You also want a house,
you want children...
What if my parents ask me...
Why do I have a little kid?
How do I respond?
Your parents asking?
How about my parents?
Of course it's easier for you to say,
your parents accept you.
But you know what...
My mom is getting pressured
by my dad.
He calls her every day,
to ask how I am.
When will your daughter get married?
When is the wedding?
No one will want me at 30 years old.
Just ignore your mother!
She is neurotic,
and it's making you neurotic too.
Lok Choi!
How dare you?
That's my mother!
I'm 30 years old.
The clock is ticking...
Maybe, I can't have a child later.
If you want to have a baby that much,
You should find a rich man to marry.
Your friends are all so rich,
Right?
You don't have to worry about
buying a house then.
You can still have children.
Which is great,
since you like children so much.
I want to have a baby with you.
I can't give you that.
Do you understand?
You have to lie to people,
and all of this is too hard.
I just want you to have
an ordinary life.
Do you understand?
But I love you!
Love is not the issue.
Should I be with someone
I don't love...
Will that make me happy?
Even if you are with someone
you love...
If you are forced to do things
you don't want...
You won't be happy.
So, are you saying
that you're unhappy now?
Yes or no?
(2024 Hong Kong)
(2010 Taipei)
The freedom to choose who
you are with...
Does that count as true freedom?
Choosing which path to take
when driving,
Left, or right,
Or choosing who you call a friend,
When you meet, or when to stay apart.
Is it the ability to choose
that makes us free?
Or, is freedom something that exists,
beyond choice?
He only wanted to abolish
prostitution, for political gain.
He only cares about
his own political interests.
He has no regard for their rights
at all.
I agree,
But, do you really need to up
the report...
To the level of a human rights issue?
For sure!
Proposing the
most fundamental arguments,
Will change society's thinking.
There will be no progress,
if these things are not discussed.
But, this is also
our graduation homework.
You are not the one
with the final say.
So, what you want to express is
your perspective...
More than their true situation?
My graduation work must reflect
my thoughts!
I don't want to argue with you.
Why can't my article create conflict?
If there is no conflict,
it won't highlight the controversy.
And, why do they assume that
I won't be able to do a good job?
No one has done this before.
But,
just because no one has done this...
It doesn't mean it's wrong, right?
I don't want to discuss
the morality of prostitution...
I want to write that sex worker's
rights, are human rights...
How about we order...
Some strawberry mango ice cream
and seaweed jelly?
Just say...
"Okay, okay,
I totally agree with you."
Wouldn't that be good?
It's a matter of principle.
Anyway,
there's no need to argue with them.
If they don't agree, I'll come help.
Don't be so nagging.
Yes, I ate.
What does it have to do with him,
what color I dye my hair?
No need to fly here.
Fine...
I completely agree with
what you said...
Okay...
Okay, bye.
Kai Ching Hsu
What?
Kai Ching Hsu!
What?
That hurts!
You're proud of yourself, aren't you?
Did I just say something?
You want to say that I should have
listened to you earlier, right?
I didn't say anything just now.
Do you love me?
I love you.
Say you will never leave me then.
Say you will never leave me.
Thank you.
Did it sound good?
What do you think?
Again, I want it again!
Let me tell you,
I've been very dry lately.
Kai Ching, let's go.
Pretend you didn't see it, Choi.
Hey, fk off!
Don't touch her!
It seems that I am more suitable
for you.
Yea?
Come here.
Hey, you two!
Look, new friends!
Right!
This is my classmate.
Let me introduce you.
These two,
are my best girlfriends here.
She's from Macau.
You can tell by looking at her hair,
That there's something wrong
with her brain.
You're the one with mental problems.
Don't pay attention to him.
Just call me Fay!
Hey all friends and fellows,
having fun here?
Yes!
If everyone liberates themselves,
like me,
And takes off their bras...
I'll give you all,
A free shot, tonight!
Yes!
Let's party!
You are the one,
who needs to be liberated.
Please!
No way...
Please! please!
I don't want to!
- Just take it off yourself
- I want shots, please.
I want shots!
No way!
Take it off yourself!
No way!
Hey! Senior Sister!
I read your final report
last semester.
I think you did a great job!
Thanks.
Yes,
my topic has already been decided.
If you're not coming, fine.
I can do it on my own!
Fk!
Thank you, Junior Sister.
Just call me Fay.
When I'm in a bad mood,
I always come weed the grass
and clean up trash.
It always makes me feel better.
Are you in a bad mood?
No.
And you?
It's a small thing,
just a small chore I must do.
Anyway, they didn't agree with
my topic in the first place.
I just have to change my topic
and it will be fine.
But, if you change it
because of others,
Then no one will know
what you really think.
Can you come with me,
to do something?
What?
Yes, Yes.
Give me a pose!
Right.
You can... Yes!
Can you go over here, please?
Move over there a bit.
Don't you need to check
with your team?
I'm a one person team,
So I make the call.
Oh... okay then.
This is the main visual.
More intense...
In full view.
Hello, Mr Wang.
No, no.
You want to change it, to red?
No problem.
Brighter,
I got it.
You want the font to be bigger?
No problem.
No, no, no.
What you like, is more important.
Sure!
Thank you.
Thank you, bye.
The previous one was pretty good,
right?
What kind of taste is this?
Clients are all like that,
You will learn that in the future.
But, if the final product is ugly,
other people will still say,
It's because you designed it poorly,
right?
I won't have to do it
for much longer, anyway.
You're going to resign?
I interviewed for a hostess job,
At a casino in Macau, last month.
They called me yesterday,
I got it!
The salary is twice what I make now.
Do you want to celebrate?
Don't you want to continue
in graphic design?
What the hell are you going to do
in Macau?
Be with you, for sure.
Then why didn't you discuss it
with me first?
I...
I wanted to tell you,
after I got the job...
Ok then, let's discuss it now.
Is it okay,
if I go to Macau and live with you?
That's not the issue here...
I haven't decided yet,
whether I want to go back or not.
It's not like we have to make
a decision now.
Even if you can't stay,
We at least have a choice.
We can always be together, okay?
I can always be by your side, okay?
(Waiting for you,
to collect and redeem miniatures!)
Can you tell me, why an alien?
I just wanted to see
how ordinary people react
When they see strange things.
I'm a strange thing?
You are that special thing...
(I can officially join the company
in August!)
(What time will you come home
tonight?)
Will you stay in Taiwan
after graduation?
It depends on the situation.
What situation?
Don't you like it here?
The place isn't the problem,
The important thing is the people.
(Taiwanese)I'm slow
and I can't do math.
They won't give me a chance!
I can also studiously learn!
And they also said that...
I never went to school.
It's not my fault
that my family was so poor.
What's wrong with making money,
with my "skills"?!
I've said it since I was a kid.
When I grow up,
I won't do anything illegal.
I'm a good person, too!
I didn't do anything bad,
I'm a good person too!
Do you think that those
who do illegal things,
Are not good people?
I said, I've never done anything bad!
I haven't done anything bad!
I'm a good person, too!
Do you think your hair looks good
like that?
Hello, Auntie and Uncle.
I'm Kai Ching.
I am Choi's roommate.
Hello.
Let's go this way.
Okay.
Tear it down!
Uncle and Auntie,
please wait here for a moment.
Let me see what's going on.
Don't you dare touch my project!
What you are doing is illegal!
How embarrassing!
What's wrong with you?
Go away!
Don't I have freedom of expression?
Go complain over there!
Fk off!
You destroy other people's things
like this?!
Fk off!
What are all
these ridiculous things?!
Listen to me!
Hey! Hey! You can't do that.
Don't mess with our stuff, okay?
Don't get in my way.
What the hell is this?
It's indecent and immoral!
Take it away, take it away!
Take it down!
It's okay,
if you think you did nothing wrong.
You've always cared so much about
what others think of you.
But now,
they are the ones causing trouble.
So, what's your graduation project
about anyway?
It doesn't matter anymore.
She's already graduated, anyway.
Your uncle said, there's a job
waiting for you in Macau.
You should check it out,
when you're back.
Auntie and Uncle,
Taste this while it's hot.
It's tasty!
You know,
I'm always worried about
who my daughter is living with,
And now that I know it's with you,
I feel relieved.
Try the fish, it's delicious.
1,2,3.
Okay!
Nice.
Do you want to take a picture?
I'm fine.
Okay.
This tea is famous.
Do you drink tea?
Yes!
You can take some home with you,
before you leave.
This is delicious.
It smells so good!
I'll buy a few packs for you,
to take back later.
Delicious!
There is stinky tofu!
Do you want to eat stinky tofu?
Smells good!
I want to try it.
Okay.
Is there anything that you want me
to take home for you?
Otherwise, when you go back to Macau
by yourself, later,
It will be very heavy,
to bring along.
Let's figure it out, then.
How about getting your diploma,
as soon as you can,
And going back to Macau right away,
okay?
Your father doesn't really express
himself to you.
But, he often tells me,
He's afraid that you won't go home
after getting married here.
Do you really think
I'll get married...
When you see me like this?
Okay, let's go downstairs.
Your dad is waiting.
Bye bye, Kai Ching.
Bye bye, Auntie.
Remember to eat meals on time.
Bye, Uncle.
You're going back to Macau?
Yea...
Don't you want to stay?
I can't stay, even if I wanted to.
Anyway, I've lived the life I wanted.
I'm already very happy.
What's wrong?
You can come to Macau,
if you miss me.
I can really show you around.
Is that what you really want?
I suppose.
Stay here...
The lease is only
until the end of June.
So, I will probably rent it
for another month.
You decide.
You'll have to remember to apply
for a driver's license.
Otherwise, it will be annoying.
You should also start looking
for a job.
Did you hear me?
Yeah.
Choi, what's with this attitude?
What's wrong?
You don't tell me anything,
you don't think about the future.
You've made your own decision.
What else do I have to say?
If you don't like my decision,
Then tell me,
what do you have planned?
Go away!
Go away!
Say it!
What do you want me to say?
Tell me, what are your plans?
So, it's a good idea for you
to quit design,
And be a hostess in a casino?
What a great plan for the future!
Is that what you want to do, forever?
Your plan is so perfect!
If I don't go to Macau,
will you stay in Taiwan?
Can you stay?
Have you asked me?
Have you ever thought about it?
Have you even asked me,
if I want to go back?
I've been asking you constantly!
I've been discussing it with you!
When?
You never thought about it?
Have you ever really asked me
what I think?
What do you mean "really ask?"
Ok, tell me what you're thinking now!
I'm asking you now!
You asked me,
after you had already decided!
You don't even know
what you really want.
You need me to help you decide!
Choi, you are so selfish!
You are so damn selfish!
What the hell?!
I'm only thinking about
the two of us!
You only think about yourself!
Don't touch me!
Stop!
Fk! Stop it!
Don't touch me!
(2010 Taipei)
(2006 Macau)
I got a book, recently.
It's called, "10 Things to Experience
When Coming of Age."
Turns out, I've already gone through
most of them.
All except heartbreak.
So, do I go through the heartbreak,
Or do I become the heartbreaker?
When are we actually considered to
be grown up?
Is it enough that I feel it myself,
Or does it only matter
if others see it too?
Ah, I think that,
Working during the day,
Is more productive,
And is more beneficial to humanity.
Yes, but people in Macau work
at night, so it doesn't work.
Debating for the night is easier.
Bad luck! Thanks to you.
You drew the daytime, for the debate.
I also prefer the night.
Nothing I can do.
Maybe we should say more negative
things about the night.
Then it might show
how beneficial daytime is.
Let's give it a try.
Zhang Zi Wing.
You didn't answer my phone call.
My sister, Faye.
Faye who?
Don't call me Faye,
I'm more senior than you guys.
Call me Senior Sister.
Senior Sister.
What do we do, now?
My makeup trial deadline is today.
I brought everything here already.
We are preparing for a debate today.
You promised me.
How about this,
I'll ask my friend to help you.
What friend?
It's fine.
Can you help my sister model?
We're not done yet.
It's ok, it will be quick.
Leave it to us.
Can't you do it yourself?
You don't know her that well,
she won't bother you for long.
Hurry and come back soon.
Here she is.
I'll get back to work.
Thanks,
I know you were forced into this.
I'll do this quick.
Are you nervous?
Don't be nervous, just relax.
Daytime is more beneficial to humans
than nighttime...
That's interesting.
It's the topic of
the debate competition.
So, do you agree or disagree?
We drew the affirmative side.
But, I'm asking what you think.
Just wear whatever.
People are coming soon.
Come out and help.
My next door neighbor got
an ugly haircut...
Big, wavy hair.
Who knows where she found
that hairstylist...
I already told you to wear whatever.
Yan, bring out the soup
for everyone to have.
Okay.
The chicken soup is
very good tonight.
Your favorite kind.
Specially made for you.
Be careful, it's very hot.
Don't spill it.
Come and eat.
Sister-in-law has been cooking this
for hours.
Your wife cooked it?
Actually,
it's been cooking for a while.
Oh, how diligent!
Glad that third sister-in-law has
time to make soup!
Grandma, here's yours.
Thank you, sweetheart.
Uncle, here's yours.
Thank you.
Dad, here's yours.
Hey, Yan.
You're taking the college entrance
exam this year, right?
She doesn't need to take the exam.
Why?
She gets automatic admission to
the University of Macau.
Hey, isn't that great?
So I always say about Yan...
She really is a smart
and well-behaved girl.
When did you say that?
It was her mother,
who urged her to study.
Mother is watching.
I don't need to worry about her.
She does it on her own.
I'm going to buy drinks.
Cousin, wait for me.
Want to buy some lanterns,
For your cousins to play with?
Hmm...
No need, we already have some.
Mid-Autumn Festival only comes
once a year.
Hey, hurry up!
Just grab a few cans.
You just wanted to come out
for some fresh air, right?
Do you want it?
Here you go.
Isn't this beautiful?
I'll take you to get your hair dyed,
soon.
And, buy some nice clothes.
You will be stylish then.
Ah! Forget it.
Let's avoid upsetting your family.
Let's go!
Thank you.
You're back.
Yes.
Throw it accurately!
Fk!
Thank you, bye bye!
(Faye: Even if it's risky,
don't doubt your intuition.)
(Hin: Hello~~)
(Hin: What's up!)
(Hin: The show was great tonight!
Did you watch it?)
(Hin: How have you not slept yet?)
(Faye: Just handed in
my design homework.)
(Yan:
.
/)
(Faye: I also like aliens.)
(Yan: Really?)
(Faye: What are you doing?)
Hi Yan, going to school?
Hop on!
What are you doing? Sorry!
Hop on!!
Come on, Yan!
Good students are not allowed
to be late.
Let's go!
Are you ok?
Sure.
Be careful!
Just go in like this?
Not a good idea.
What else should I do?
You two classmates.
What kind of glasses are those to
wear to school?
You're even worse.
What kind of appearance is this?
Go home and change
before coming back.
You shouldn't stand out so much.
Group unity is our
most important standard.
Group unity is our school's...
Most important standard!
You can't hesitate.
You are the advocate
for the affirmative,
You have to believe
that sentence yourself.
To convince others,
you must first convince yourself.
Ok.
Hey Yan.
Hello Auntie.
Are you going to join in the fun?
Yes.
I saw your cousin last night.
He was smoking with his classmates.
Tell him not to smoke.
I'll try.
Miss, take a look at this.
(Grand Opening)
You took so long!
There are so many people today.
Just so you know,
Why did we have to come today?
Couldn't we have come tomorrow?
Everyone is coming today!
What's the point of coming tomorrow?
Oh yes.
Didn't Hin come with you?
Why would he come with me?
Whatever.
Zhang Zi Wing.
What's going on!?
You're so annoying.
You came to join the crowd?
Actually,
It was Wing who invited me here.
These miniature dolls are so cute.
No wonder so many people are rushing
to get them.
Miniatures?
I've still got something
I need your help with.
I'll come pick you up
after class sometime.
I gotta go, see you next time.
Bye.
Bye.
Zhang Zi Wing!
Get one for me.
Hin said he won't go to university,
And will just go to work directly.
He said this is a better choice.
Make some money for a couple of years
and buy a house quickly.
I had already guessed
that he is not the studying type.
Fortunately,
the economy is good right now.
The casinos are hiring people.
Don't worry.
Bingo!
Round 36, horizontally.
5, 11, 26, 73, 58
Continue to the next round.
I recently met a new friend.
She is studying fashion design
in college.
Speaking of which,
What kind of job can you get...
After studying fashion design?
She is good at it.
The clothes she makes
are very beautiful.
I've never seen such clothes
in Macau.
Bingo! Bingo!
Thank you.
Why are you here?
School ends so late.
Get on!
Are you hot?
Why are you making a wedding dress?
Can you tell it's a wedding dress?
Because...
A wedding dress is...
The most important piece of clothing
in a person's life.
Come over here.
You don't have to be married to
a person.
You can also be married to
your clothes.
Do you believe that...
Everything has already happened
a long time ago?
Everything in life is pre-written?
It seems to have been premeditated.
I don't believe it!
Do you like being Macanese?
Don't you think Macau people
are weird?
Everyone moves around like sheep.
It's like everything has to follow
an instruction manual.
Now, everyone is depending
on the casinos.
There is nothing new to
look forward to.
Once I finish
my graduation exhibition,
I'm going to Taiwan,
to study for a master's degree.
And you?
Where do you want to study?
I was admitted to
University of Macau.
I'm asking,
where do you want to study?
Let me have a cigarette break.
(Feature Film "Butterfly")
In fact,
everything has happened long ago.
It has been written long ago.
Written?
Some people always think
they can change themselves.
Working hard to change all the time.
We call these things premeditation.
Humans need more than just sunlight,
To maintain our physical
and mental health.
Humans study and work during the day.
These are all constructive behaviors
for society.
We have to be focused...
To last until tomorrow morning.
So, to sum up.
I think daytime is...
More beneficial to
humanity than nightime.
Thank you all.
It looks like a snowman.
What's this?
Take a look.
What makes you smile like this?
A friend exchanged it for me,
but I'm not interested in it.
So see if you like it.
Your friend got it for you?
And now you're giving it to me?
Is it okay to give me these?
Also, it's a complete set.
(Japanese) Thank you.
I will take the university entrance
exam for Taiwan in a few days.
I'm going to give it a try.
Then we can go to Taiwan
and study together!
My parents will be furious
when they hear about this.
But it doesn't matter
what they think.
I feel like I've watched
this scene before.
(Yan: Hey, are you already asleep?)
(Have you been busy recently?
I haven't seen you online.)
(It's been days
since I've seen you online.)
(There's something
I want to say to you.)
(Tomorrow, I'm going to take the
university entrance exam for Taiwan.)
(I will do my best.)
(University Entrance Examinations)
(2006 Joint Entrance Examination
for Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau)
Wait a second.
What's going on now?
(Acceptance letter from
Shih Chuan University)
We've already paid the reservation
fee at University of Macau.
But now you're not going?
I told you not to pay it.
You are too impatient.
Didn't you always tell me
to be myself?
I don't think it's a problem.
I do want you to be yourself,
But not this version of you!
My daughter,
you will be a civil servant here,
After you finish your studies.
Why go around in such a big circle?
I don't have to be a civil servant.
Even if I become one,
I can at least be happy there
for four years.
If love is direct,
it means taking risks.
Don't doubt your intuition.
Don't object to my uniqueness.
Only say sorry to those who hesitate.
Hello, Yan.
Did I tell you,
That I got the highest grade
on my graduation project.
Thank you for working on it with me.
Are you free now?
I'd really like to see you.
What's going on?
Are we together...
Go to Taiwan and let me know,
The difference between
the 7-11 miniatures.
I can't go to Taiwan.
You've been playing for so long
and still nothing?
Can you not interrupt?
I came back to help you
fix your WIFI,
And you're just here playing Bingo.
The wall at home is leaking again.
This time,
we plan to do a big remodeling.
What to do with your room?
Will you come back to live there?
How can two people live there
together?
Why not?
Ask Bei Bei if she is willing to.
If she is willing, you can come back
and we can live together.
But we work in Hong Kong.
It would be more convenient to stay
in Hong Kong.
Why don't you just be
a university professor?
And not be a civil servant?
Shh!
Smart mouth!
I really don't understand,
Why you two insist on having it
so hard.
It's...
To do what you like.
It's only good when you really do it.
Otherwise,
all the effort will be in vain.
Bingo!
Thank you.
Ah, how did you hear it so quickly?
By the time you hear it in Chinese,
it's too late.
It turns out that
you can understand Portuguese.
Respect, respect.
Long time no see.
You are so late, Lok.
Come here and chat with Uncle.
We also want to know
how you are doing.
It's not too late.
Have some tea.
When will there be a new movie?
Did you win any prizes this time?
Yes.
Any free tickets for this one?
Yes.
I'll let everyone know
when tickets are available.
Eat something.
Wow,
that table has a huge sesame ball!
I'll go over and have a look.
- Long time No see.
- Long time No see.
There's a lot I want to talk
with you about.
Don't you have any cigarettes?
No.
Clip it in, please.
What's that?
My husband doesn't let me smoke.
Keeps checking on me.
So annoying.
He just cares about you.
He'd better be.
It's just a cigarette,
not a power bank.
Where is Bei Bei?
Didn't she come along?
She had something to do.
I saw some good stuff the other day.
That's really pretty, what about it?
Have you ever thought about,
Having a wedding like this
with Bei Bei?
Why not? You two will make bank!
Just think about it.
Two women will receive double
the cash envelopes.
You thought of that?
You never thought about that?
I've always been smarter than you.
Awesome.
If you play with your phone
all day long,
You're going to be stupid,
Look at that! Magic!
Does anyone want to play?
Feng-feng, keep an eye on them!
Yan!
What are you doing in Macau?
Long time no see.
I saw your movie.
Thanks.
I don't know why,
But I feel like
I have a part in it too.
Something in your hair.
Oh, by the way, Happy New Year.
Thanks.
Mommy, let's go home.
We'll be off then.
Keep going!
Bye.
Please exchange vows, newlyweds.
Although the law does not yet,
Give us the right to get married.
I'm still willing to make
my commitment to you.
What's the benefit
of getting married?
Marriage is a promise to love.
You are not romantic at all.
I don't quite understand.
Forever!
Hi.
She has something to do first.
What's going on?
What's wrong?
Let's get married!
Married?
How can we?
Let's get married in Portugal.
I have an ID card there.
Okay.
But I want diamonds.
Oh, but we need to pay the mortgage.
No money though.
That's okay, what about kids?
I need to think about this again.
Yeah.
Nowadays, it costs more than
6 million to raise a child.
That's so hard.
Don't be so unambitious.
Have you got all the documents?
Yes, I've got them.
Is there anything missing?
No.
I've missed my chance,
I don't deserve a happy ending
Don't try to talk me out of it
Let me make my mistakes,
I just want to break through
Responding to the world,
should I go straight or turn left?
I want to dream,
but you call me a fool
And I didn't realize, my fear of
losing drove me to lie down
I was raised on the idea
that life is just about making do
Rather than hear you say
I'm unrealistic, not following plans
I'll carry on this messy life
I just want to be an ordinary person
I just want a simple life
Being ordinary is a blessing,
yet I keep complaining
As if I haven't achieved anything
People say that in our lives,
we will spend one year,
Waiting for the bus, for the lift,
to cross the road.
But at every traffic light,
The situation at the intersection
keeps changing.
Excuse me.
Five years ago,
I shot my first movie.
Up until now, I'm still waiting
for my next chance.
In the end, is time spent waiting
objective or subjective?
Your script is not bad.
But, no Mainland China market.
Malaysia, either.
It will be hard to recoup.
Well...
It's not a big deal.
Every written script can be changed.
It won't go to waste.
Jenny wants to start acting again.
Add a role in the script for her.
But she must be the leading actress.
Then someone will definitely invest.
Do some research,
And we'll see how to shoot it.
Let's talk soon.
How old are you this year?
24 years old, almost 25...
How many years have you
been writing lyrics?
Six years.
Is it possible
after not achieving anything
Still with no success...
Could it be that you aren't suitable
for this work?
I haven't worked hard.
I'm going to get a package later.
Are you buying clothes again?
No, it's that piece of turf.
That piece of turf?
Yep.
You're not free?
Yeah.
Good morning.
Hey, stop doing those part-time jobs.
This is the last one.
This job is simple.
Just take two shelves and I'm done.
Even the photos he gave me were
from an online store.
Think of it as doing
a favor to a friend?
Wouldn't it be nice to make money?
How much can you earn?
You have to pick up
and move the goods,
Break them down,
The hourly wage is worse than
at a convenience store.
Is working part-time at 7-11
not really making money?
What are you doing?
Don't you have something to do?
Don't you have to teach tomorrow?
I dropped the tea bag in.
You'll have to fish it out yourself.
Please, when you are free.
Look for more acting opportunities.
You're an actress,
This part-time work is not important.
What's not important?
What I do is important.
Yeah, everything is important.
Even breathing is important.
Cut!
We can practice,
But do you mind brushing
your teeth first?
Breathing is also a kind of practice,
Director.
But, can you start
after brushing your teeth?
I'm going to brush my teeth.
Now!
No, no, no, I didn't mean now.
Sorry boss...
I haven't brushed my teeth yet.
The lights are flashing.
Quick, quick, quick!
Hey, where's your army?
Raising troops for a thousand days.
Idiot!
Where can I find an army of helpers?
How long have I been with you?
You won't even let me out.
Nonsense, when did I not let you out?
It's okay, just go out and have fun!
Are you having a stroke?
Be careful!
How about it?
Didn't you say you had a pleasant
talk with the producer?
Not bad.
It's really hard to start filming
movies now.
Yeah...
So if you can't film yet,
do something else first.
Of course.
Can't I just film what I want?
Start thinking about making money.
You're too nonchalant.
Careful! Don't get mad.
Today is our first class.
I want to see what everyone
wants to learn here.
So, you can ask me
if you have any questions.
(Creative Short Video 101)
Teacher, aren't we here to learn
how to make short videos?
Yes, I want you to teach him
how to shoot more beautifully.
Teacher,
you just said that you make movies.
Are you talking about making
viral Tik-Tok videos?
Or like, XiaoHongShu app stuff?
Yea.. Okay!
Let's get started.
Hey, she really is somebody.
Teacher, you are actually
a movie director, right?
It says here, that you really are.
There are also famous actors in it.
What does the director usually do?
Isn't it just having lunch with
celebrities and financiers?
Then, everything will happen, right?
Are you thinking about the plot of
the story all the time?
Directors still need to sleep.
Don't teach such profound things.
I'm afraid we can't keep up.
We'll go slowly, then.
Can anyone tell me what a montage is?
Very cute.
(Mother Calling)
Baby.
Answer it.
Hello?
Yes, we are setting up a stall today.
Oh, don't worry about Dad.
He is always like this.
Just ask him to call me.
Alright then.
Hey,
how much are the bubble machines?
How many do you have?
Can't you count yourself?
Turn them off!
What's up?
Are you calculating
how much we'll earn this time?
Who knows? How many sets can be sold?
The price you set is so low.
What about our wages?
You always just throw in
random numbers.
You don't know what you're doing.
This time,
we will definitely make it big.
Wow!
It's already set up.
Very pretty!
Hey,
that bubble machine is too cheap!
Are you making money?
Who will buy it,
if the price is too high?
Lele!
Did you miss me?
Yes.
I'll give you a doll,
you can choose one.
This one? Okay, okay.
Nice choice.
-Thank you.
-No worries.
Since you are not all set up yet,
Let's take a group photo!
Sure!
Hey, hey!
Help us take a photo.
Hello, thank you!
Thanks, boyfriend.
Give me a hug.
Let me put the food aside first.
Use my phone.
Thank you.
Okay, come on, ladies.
Nice, nice, nice...
Wow, so beautiful.
One, vertically!
Thank you!
Nice, nice, nice...
Take a lower angle.
Our legs will be longer,
if you take the angle lower.
Take some more pictures.
Nice, nice, nice...
Great!
Oh, thank you!
Have a look.
Wow, it looks good.
No wonder you're a director.
Good morning!
Alright.
Remember to hand in your homework,
in the next class.
Daily clips, longer than 30 seconds.
Remember to shoot horizontally.
No vertical videos
like TikTok or Xiaohongshu.
See you next class.
Goodbye.
Was that movie good?
Yes!
It's interesting.
What are you planning to shoot
for the last assignment?
Normally, I...
Film a video when I see
something funny.
It's so cute,
seeing your grandchildren.
I think I'll film them.
Sometimes, I see some beautiful
flowers and I film them.
But, I haven't specifically thought
of a subject to film yet.
Help me rehearse.
I'm working.
It'll be quick.
Hurry up.
Just let me finish
this sentence first.
Don't move!
Shut up!
If the world is going to
be like this...
First,
put down the knife and we can talk.
Why do you want to take my child?
Why did you kidnap my child?
It's no use holding them hostage,
too.
Please, let them go first!
Shut it, Shut up!
Why me?
Why did you choose me?
Miss, please take it easy.
Please give me the knife first.
Please, believe me.
I will definitely help you.
Come.
I won't believe you again.
I won't ever believe you again...
Is this okay?
Not bad!
Really?
Really!
But, I have a small suggestion.
If you make such a big reaction
at first,
The audience will know too early.
I don't think it's
that interesting anymore.
Instead, if you start with more
restraint at the beginning,
It will make you feel more like
a victim.
Right?
The first sentence could
be more restrained.
Tone it down a bit more.
Let it build up, slowly.
Right!
Why me?
I do not accept.
This will make you
a little more intense.
Showing some more emotion.
Yes.
What?
You did a great job.
Not good enough.
Hello! Mr Luk.
Oh...
What you mean is that,
We don't film it and put it aside
for now.
Yeah, I understand.
Sure, no problem.
Okay.
Let me think of other stories.
No problem.
I get it.
Okay.
Keep in touch.
Goodbye.
Why such a dark color?
It's fine.
It's nothing.
What's wrong?
What's wrong?
Why did you suddenly take me out
for a drink?
What's wrong?
Can't we go out on a date?
You said that you wanted
to save money.
What is it?
I bought a flat,
and will have to start paying
the mortgage in two months.
What?!
Where did you get the money?
Where did the money for
the down payment come from?
It's a pre-sale flat, in Macau.
You're from Hong Kong!
Why buy a flat in Macau?
It's cheaper.
When will you receive the deposit
for your new script?
Don't talk about my new script now.
Why are you buying a flat,
all of a sudden?
We also need to think about
our retirement plan.
See if we can rent it out.
It's like someone is helping us pay
for the house.
The agent said that the economy
won't be good in the future.
So,
we might not be able to rent it out.
I...
No, my money can last for
a few more months.
After you receive the deposit
for your new script,
We can use it as living expenses.
Even if we don't use it
for the mortgage,
Our money gets spent on other things.
You should learn
about career planning.
My career plan is not being tied to
a flat.
Sorry,
We are closing in 15 minutes.
Remember to bring
all your belongings.
It's not even nine, yet!
Sorry.
I'll pay.
I'll pay.
Cheers!
Hello, Director.
Okay, okay.
Thank you, Director!
Yes, my time is flexible.
See you at Thursday's casting!
Goodbye!
Let's go.
Where are we going?
To eat French fries.
Stop telling your friends,
That my film is releasing soon.
I haven't started filming it yet.
If you fix the script,
you can start soon.
Hello.
My name is Cheng Wei.
I'm 25 years old.
I'll stay and work in Hong Kong
after graduation.
I do design.
Design is great!
Are you serious?
Why not?
It's okay to have
a cougar relationship, no?
It's very common.
A cougar relationship?
I don't think this will work so well.
I don't know what you two think
about it.
I have talked with Wei,
He said that he doesn't want to go
back and forth.
He wants to stay in Hong Kong,
in the long term.
We think that getting married is also
a good way.
Also, you can get a local I.D.
In fact, Bei Bei also told me,
That her partner is from Macau, too.
Filming in Hong Kong
without a local I.D.,
She can't apply for funding
or anything like that.
So, if you consider marrying him,
We could also have a big,
four person wedding.
Yes!
Don't talk about irrelevant things.
Let's get back to the topic.
What about social housing
and having children?
I would like to know more.
What social housing? What baby?
Once we're married, our chances for
social housing will go up.
After marriage.
It'll speed up the public housing
process.
But, not immediately.
It will still take a few years.
Let's talk about it later.
And the baby?
Having a baby...
Everyone in Wei's family likes
children very much.
We can try.
Try?
Have you discussed it with me?
Have you not discussed
any of this yet?
Please take your time.
Sorry, sorry.
Why are you losing your temper?
I always tell you not to
create such drama.
The more you do it,
the more exaggerated it becomes.
You have already bought a place,
What else do you want?
I didn't expect I'd find someone
willing to fake a marriage.
When I think of marriage,
I think about buying a house...
When I think of buying a house,
I think about having children...
I'm just planning the next step.
It's better to do it, all at once.
Never mind how much scheming
you've done with that guy,
Do you know how many lies
you'll have to tell,
To pull this off?
Having a fake marriage?
You also want a house,
you want children...
What if my parents ask me...
Why do I have a little kid?
How do I respond?
Your parents asking?
How about my parents?
Of course it's easier for you to say,
your parents accept you.
But you know what...
My mom is getting pressured
by my dad.
He calls her every day,
to ask how I am.
When will your daughter get married?
When is the wedding?
No one will want me at 30 years old.
Just ignore your mother!
She is neurotic,
and it's making you neurotic too.
Lok Choi!
How dare you?
That's my mother!
I'm 30 years old.
The clock is ticking...
Maybe, I can't have a child later.
If you want to have a baby that much,
You should find a rich man to marry.
Your friends are all so rich,
Right?
You don't have to worry about
buying a house then.
You can still have children.
Which is great,
since you like children so much.
I want to have a baby with you.
I can't give you that.
Do you understand?
You have to lie to people,
and all of this is too hard.
I just want you to have
an ordinary life.
Do you understand?
But I love you!
Love is not the issue.
Should I be with someone
I don't love...
Will that make me happy?
Even if you are with someone
you love...
If you are forced to do things
you don't want...
You won't be happy.
So, are you saying
that you're unhappy now?
Yes or no?
(2024 Hong Kong)
(2010 Taipei)
The freedom to choose who
you are with...
Does that count as true freedom?
Choosing which path to take
when driving,
Left, or right,
Or choosing who you call a friend,
When you meet, or when to stay apart.
Is it the ability to choose
that makes us free?
Or, is freedom something that exists,
beyond choice?
He only wanted to abolish
prostitution, for political gain.
He only cares about
his own political interests.
He has no regard for their rights
at all.
I agree,
But, do you really need to up
the report...
To the level of a human rights issue?
For sure!
Proposing the
most fundamental arguments,
Will change society's thinking.
There will be no progress,
if these things are not discussed.
But, this is also
our graduation homework.
You are not the one
with the final say.
So, what you want to express is
your perspective...
More than their true situation?
My graduation work must reflect
my thoughts!
I don't want to argue with you.
Why can't my article create conflict?
If there is no conflict,
it won't highlight the controversy.
And, why do they assume that
I won't be able to do a good job?
No one has done this before.
But,
just because no one has done this...
It doesn't mean it's wrong, right?
I don't want to discuss
the morality of prostitution...
I want to write that sex worker's
rights, are human rights...
How about we order...
Some strawberry mango ice cream
and seaweed jelly?
Just say...
"Okay, okay,
I totally agree with you."
Wouldn't that be good?
It's a matter of principle.
Anyway,
there's no need to argue with them.
If they don't agree, I'll come help.
Don't be so nagging.
Yes, I ate.
What does it have to do with him,
what color I dye my hair?
No need to fly here.
Fine...
I completely agree with
what you said...
Okay...
Okay, bye.
Kai Ching Hsu
What?
Kai Ching Hsu!
What?
That hurts!
You're proud of yourself, aren't you?
Did I just say something?
You want to say that I should have
listened to you earlier, right?
I didn't say anything just now.
Do you love me?
I love you.
Say you will never leave me then.
Say you will never leave me.
Thank you.
Did it sound good?
What do you think?
Again, I want it again!
Let me tell you,
I've been very dry lately.
Kai Ching, let's go.
Pretend you didn't see it, Choi.
Hey, fk off!
Don't touch her!
It seems that I am more suitable
for you.
Yea?
Come here.
Hey, you two!
Look, new friends!
Right!
This is my classmate.
Let me introduce you.
These two,
are my best girlfriends here.
She's from Macau.
You can tell by looking at her hair,
That there's something wrong
with her brain.
You're the one with mental problems.
Don't pay attention to him.
Just call me Fay!
Hey all friends and fellows,
having fun here?
Yes!
If everyone liberates themselves,
like me,
And takes off their bras...
I'll give you all,
A free shot, tonight!
Yes!
Let's party!
You are the one,
who needs to be liberated.
Please!
No way...
Please! please!
I don't want to!
- Just take it off yourself
- I want shots, please.
I want shots!
No way!
Take it off yourself!
No way!
Hey! Senior Sister!
I read your final report
last semester.
I think you did a great job!
Thanks.
Yes,
my topic has already been decided.
If you're not coming, fine.
I can do it on my own!
Fk!
Thank you, Junior Sister.
Just call me Fay.
When I'm in a bad mood,
I always come weed the grass
and clean up trash.
It always makes me feel better.
Are you in a bad mood?
No.
And you?
It's a small thing,
just a small chore I must do.
Anyway, they didn't agree with
my topic in the first place.
I just have to change my topic
and it will be fine.
But, if you change it
because of others,
Then no one will know
what you really think.
Can you come with me,
to do something?
What?
Yes, Yes.
Give me a pose!
Right.
You can... Yes!
Can you go over here, please?
Move over there a bit.
Don't you need to check
with your team?
I'm a one person team,
So I make the call.
Oh... okay then.
This is the main visual.
More intense...
In full view.
Hello, Mr Wang.
No, no.
You want to change it, to red?
No problem.
Brighter,
I got it.
You want the font to be bigger?
No problem.
No, no, no.
What you like, is more important.
Sure!
Thank you.
Thank you, bye.
The previous one was pretty good,
right?
What kind of taste is this?
Clients are all like that,
You will learn that in the future.
But, if the final product is ugly,
other people will still say,
It's because you designed it poorly,
right?
I won't have to do it
for much longer, anyway.
You're going to resign?
I interviewed for a hostess job,
At a casino in Macau, last month.
They called me yesterday,
I got it!
The salary is twice what I make now.
Do you want to celebrate?
Don't you want to continue
in graphic design?
What the hell are you going to do
in Macau?
Be with you, for sure.
Then why didn't you discuss it
with me first?
I...
I wanted to tell you,
after I got the job...
Ok then, let's discuss it now.
Is it okay,
if I go to Macau and live with you?
That's not the issue here...
I haven't decided yet,
whether I want to go back or not.
It's not like we have to make
a decision now.
Even if you can't stay,
We at least have a choice.
We can always be together, okay?
I can always be by your side, okay?
(Waiting for you,
to collect and redeem miniatures!)
Can you tell me, why an alien?
I just wanted to see
how ordinary people react
When they see strange things.
I'm a strange thing?
You are that special thing...
(I can officially join the company
in August!)
(What time will you come home
tonight?)
Will you stay in Taiwan
after graduation?
It depends on the situation.
What situation?
Don't you like it here?
The place isn't the problem,
The important thing is the people.
(Taiwanese)I'm slow
and I can't do math.
They won't give me a chance!
I can also studiously learn!
And they also said that...
I never went to school.
It's not my fault
that my family was so poor.
What's wrong with making money,
with my "skills"?!
I've said it since I was a kid.
When I grow up,
I won't do anything illegal.
I'm a good person, too!
I didn't do anything bad,
I'm a good person too!
Do you think that those
who do illegal things,
Are not good people?
I said, I've never done anything bad!
I haven't done anything bad!
I'm a good person, too!
Do you think your hair looks good
like that?
Hello, Auntie and Uncle.
I'm Kai Ching.
I am Choi's roommate.
Hello.
Let's go this way.
Okay.
Tear it down!
Uncle and Auntie,
please wait here for a moment.
Let me see what's going on.
Don't you dare touch my project!
What you are doing is illegal!
How embarrassing!
What's wrong with you?
Go away!
Don't I have freedom of expression?
Go complain over there!
Fk off!
You destroy other people's things
like this?!
Fk off!
What are all
these ridiculous things?!
Listen to me!
Hey! Hey! You can't do that.
Don't mess with our stuff, okay?
Don't get in my way.
What the hell is this?
It's indecent and immoral!
Take it away, take it away!
Take it down!
It's okay,
if you think you did nothing wrong.
You've always cared so much about
what others think of you.
But now,
they are the ones causing trouble.
So, what's your graduation project
about anyway?
It doesn't matter anymore.
She's already graduated, anyway.
Your uncle said, there's a job
waiting for you in Macau.
You should check it out,
when you're back.
Auntie and Uncle,
Taste this while it's hot.
It's tasty!
You know,
I'm always worried about
who my daughter is living with,
And now that I know it's with you,
I feel relieved.
Try the fish, it's delicious.
1,2,3.
Okay!
Nice.
Do you want to take a picture?
I'm fine.
Okay.
This tea is famous.
Do you drink tea?
Yes!
You can take some home with you,
before you leave.
This is delicious.
It smells so good!
I'll buy a few packs for you,
to take back later.
Delicious!
There is stinky tofu!
Do you want to eat stinky tofu?
Smells good!
I want to try it.
Okay.
Is there anything that you want me
to take home for you?
Otherwise, when you go back to Macau
by yourself, later,
It will be very heavy,
to bring along.
Let's figure it out, then.
How about getting your diploma,
as soon as you can,
And going back to Macau right away,
okay?
Your father doesn't really express
himself to you.
But, he often tells me,
He's afraid that you won't go home
after getting married here.
Do you really think
I'll get married...
When you see me like this?
Okay, let's go downstairs.
Your dad is waiting.
Bye bye, Kai Ching.
Bye bye, Auntie.
Remember to eat meals on time.
Bye, Uncle.
You're going back to Macau?
Yea...
Don't you want to stay?
I can't stay, even if I wanted to.
Anyway, I've lived the life I wanted.
I'm already very happy.
What's wrong?
You can come to Macau,
if you miss me.
I can really show you around.
Is that what you really want?
I suppose.
Stay here...
The lease is only
until the end of June.
So, I will probably rent it
for another month.
You decide.
You'll have to remember to apply
for a driver's license.
Otherwise, it will be annoying.
You should also start looking
for a job.
Did you hear me?
Yeah.
Choi, what's with this attitude?
What's wrong?
You don't tell me anything,
you don't think about the future.
You've made your own decision.
What else do I have to say?
If you don't like my decision,
Then tell me,
what do you have planned?
Go away!
Go away!
Say it!
What do you want me to say?
Tell me, what are your plans?
So, it's a good idea for you
to quit design,
And be a hostess in a casino?
What a great plan for the future!
Is that what you want to do, forever?
Your plan is so perfect!
If I don't go to Macau,
will you stay in Taiwan?
Can you stay?
Have you asked me?
Have you ever thought about it?
Have you even asked me,
if I want to go back?
I've been asking you constantly!
I've been discussing it with you!
When?
You never thought about it?
Have you ever really asked me
what I think?
What do you mean "really ask?"
Ok, tell me what you're thinking now!
I'm asking you now!
You asked me,
after you had already decided!
You don't even know
what you really want.
You need me to help you decide!
Choi, you are so selfish!
You are so damn selfish!
What the hell?!
I'm only thinking about
the two of us!
You only think about yourself!
Don't touch me!
Stop!
Fk! Stop it!
Don't touch me!
(2010 Taipei)
(2006 Macau)
I got a book, recently.
It's called, "10 Things to Experience
When Coming of Age."
Turns out, I've already gone through
most of them.
All except heartbreak.
So, do I go through the heartbreak,
Or do I become the heartbreaker?
When are we actually considered to
be grown up?
Is it enough that I feel it myself,
Or does it only matter
if others see it too?
Ah, I think that,
Working during the day,
Is more productive,
And is more beneficial to humanity.
Yes, but people in Macau work
at night, so it doesn't work.
Debating for the night is easier.
Bad luck! Thanks to you.
You drew the daytime, for the debate.
I also prefer the night.
Nothing I can do.
Maybe we should say more negative
things about the night.
Then it might show
how beneficial daytime is.
Let's give it a try.
Zhang Zi Wing.
You didn't answer my phone call.
My sister, Faye.
Faye who?
Don't call me Faye,
I'm more senior than you guys.
Call me Senior Sister.
Senior Sister.
What do we do, now?
My makeup trial deadline is today.
I brought everything here already.
We are preparing for a debate today.
You promised me.
How about this,
I'll ask my friend to help you.
What friend?
It's fine.
Can you help my sister model?
We're not done yet.
It's ok, it will be quick.
Leave it to us.
Can't you do it yourself?
You don't know her that well,
she won't bother you for long.
Hurry and come back soon.
Here she is.
I'll get back to work.
Thanks,
I know you were forced into this.
I'll do this quick.
Are you nervous?
Don't be nervous, just relax.
Daytime is more beneficial to humans
than nighttime...
That's interesting.
It's the topic of
the debate competition.
So, do you agree or disagree?
We drew the affirmative side.
But, I'm asking what you think.
Just wear whatever.
People are coming soon.
Come out and help.
My next door neighbor got
an ugly haircut...
Big, wavy hair.
Who knows where she found
that hairstylist...
I already told you to wear whatever.
Yan, bring out the soup
for everyone to have.
Okay.
The chicken soup is
very good tonight.
Your favorite kind.
Specially made for you.
Be careful, it's very hot.
Don't spill it.
Come and eat.
Sister-in-law has been cooking this
for hours.
Your wife cooked it?
Actually,
it's been cooking for a while.
Oh, how diligent!
Glad that third sister-in-law has
time to make soup!
Grandma, here's yours.
Thank you, sweetheart.
Uncle, here's yours.
Thank you.
Dad, here's yours.
Hey, Yan.
You're taking the college entrance
exam this year, right?
She doesn't need to take the exam.
Why?
She gets automatic admission to
the University of Macau.
Hey, isn't that great?
So I always say about Yan...
She really is a smart
and well-behaved girl.
When did you say that?
It was her mother,
who urged her to study.
Mother is watching.
I don't need to worry about her.
She does it on her own.
I'm going to buy drinks.
Cousin, wait for me.
Want to buy some lanterns,
For your cousins to play with?
Hmm...
No need, we already have some.
Mid-Autumn Festival only comes
once a year.
Hey, hurry up!
Just grab a few cans.
You just wanted to come out
for some fresh air, right?
Do you want it?
Here you go.
Isn't this beautiful?
I'll take you to get your hair dyed,
soon.
And, buy some nice clothes.
You will be stylish then.
Ah! Forget it.
Let's avoid upsetting your family.
Let's go!
Thank you.
You're back.
Yes.
Throw it accurately!
Fk!
Thank you, bye bye!
(Faye: Even if it's risky,
don't doubt your intuition.)
(Hin: Hello~~)
(Hin: What's up!)
(Hin: The show was great tonight!
Did you watch it?)
(Hin: How have you not slept yet?)
(Faye: Just handed in
my design homework.)
(Yan:
.
/)
(Faye: I also like aliens.)
(Yan: Really?)
(Faye: What are you doing?)
Hi Yan, going to school?
Hop on!
What are you doing? Sorry!
Hop on!!
Come on, Yan!
Good students are not allowed
to be late.
Let's go!
Are you ok?
Sure.
Be careful!
Just go in like this?
Not a good idea.
What else should I do?
You two classmates.
What kind of glasses are those to
wear to school?
You're even worse.
What kind of appearance is this?
Go home and change
before coming back.
You shouldn't stand out so much.
Group unity is our
most important standard.
Group unity is our school's...
Most important standard!
You can't hesitate.
You are the advocate
for the affirmative,
You have to believe
that sentence yourself.
To convince others,
you must first convince yourself.
Ok.
Hey Yan.
Hello Auntie.
Are you going to join in the fun?
Yes.
I saw your cousin last night.
He was smoking with his classmates.
Tell him not to smoke.
I'll try.
Miss, take a look at this.
(Grand Opening)
You took so long!
There are so many people today.
Just so you know,
Why did we have to come today?
Couldn't we have come tomorrow?
Everyone is coming today!
What's the point of coming tomorrow?
Oh yes.
Didn't Hin come with you?
Why would he come with me?
Whatever.
Zhang Zi Wing.
What's going on!?
You're so annoying.
You came to join the crowd?
Actually,
It was Wing who invited me here.
These miniature dolls are so cute.
No wonder so many people are rushing
to get them.
Miniatures?
I've still got something
I need your help with.
I'll come pick you up
after class sometime.
I gotta go, see you next time.
Bye.
Bye.
Zhang Zi Wing!
Get one for me.
Hin said he won't go to university,
And will just go to work directly.
He said this is a better choice.
Make some money for a couple of years
and buy a house quickly.
I had already guessed
that he is not the studying type.
Fortunately,
the economy is good right now.
The casinos are hiring people.
Don't worry.
Bingo!
Round 36, horizontally.
5, 11, 26, 73, 58
Continue to the next round.
I recently met a new friend.
She is studying fashion design
in college.
Speaking of which,
What kind of job can you get...
After studying fashion design?
She is good at it.
The clothes she makes
are very beautiful.
I've never seen such clothes
in Macau.
Bingo! Bingo!
Thank you.
Why are you here?
School ends so late.
Get on!
Are you hot?
Why are you making a wedding dress?
Can you tell it's a wedding dress?
Because...
A wedding dress is...
The most important piece of clothing
in a person's life.
Come over here.
You don't have to be married to
a person.
You can also be married to
your clothes.
Do you believe that...
Everything has already happened
a long time ago?
Everything in life is pre-written?
It seems to have been premeditated.
I don't believe it!
Do you like being Macanese?
Don't you think Macau people
are weird?
Everyone moves around like sheep.
It's like everything has to follow
an instruction manual.
Now, everyone is depending
on the casinos.
There is nothing new to
look forward to.
Once I finish
my graduation exhibition,
I'm going to Taiwan,
to study for a master's degree.
And you?
Where do you want to study?
I was admitted to
University of Macau.
I'm asking,
where do you want to study?
Let me have a cigarette break.
(Feature Film "Butterfly")
In fact,
everything has happened long ago.
It has been written long ago.
Written?
Some people always think
they can change themselves.
Working hard to change all the time.
We call these things premeditation.
Humans need more than just sunlight,
To maintain our physical
and mental health.
Humans study and work during the day.
These are all constructive behaviors
for society.
We have to be focused...
To last until tomorrow morning.
So, to sum up.
I think daytime is...
More beneficial to
humanity than nightime.
Thank you all.
It looks like a snowman.
What's this?
Take a look.
What makes you smile like this?
A friend exchanged it for me,
but I'm not interested in it.
So see if you like it.
Your friend got it for you?
And now you're giving it to me?
Is it okay to give me these?
Also, it's a complete set.
(Japanese) Thank you.
I will take the university entrance
exam for Taiwan in a few days.
I'm going to give it a try.
Then we can go to Taiwan
and study together!
My parents will be furious
when they hear about this.
But it doesn't matter
what they think.
I feel like I've watched
this scene before.
(Yan: Hey, are you already asleep?)
(Have you been busy recently?
I haven't seen you online.)
(It's been days
since I've seen you online.)
(There's something
I want to say to you.)
(Tomorrow, I'm going to take the
university entrance exam for Taiwan.)
(I will do my best.)
(University Entrance Examinations)
(2006 Joint Entrance Examination
for Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau)
Wait a second.
What's going on now?
(Acceptance letter from
Shih Chuan University)
We've already paid the reservation
fee at University of Macau.
But now you're not going?
I told you not to pay it.
You are too impatient.
Didn't you always tell me
to be myself?
I don't think it's a problem.
I do want you to be yourself,
But not this version of you!
My daughter,
you will be a civil servant here,
After you finish your studies.
Why go around in such a big circle?
I don't have to be a civil servant.
Even if I become one,
I can at least be happy there
for four years.
If love is direct,
it means taking risks.
Don't doubt your intuition.
Don't object to my uniqueness.
Only say sorry to those who hesitate.
Hello, Yan.
Did I tell you,
That I got the highest grade
on my graduation project.
Thank you for working on it with me.
Are you free now?
I'd really like to see you.
What's going on?
Are we together...
Go to Taiwan and let me know,
The difference between
the 7-11 miniatures.
I can't go to Taiwan.
You've been playing for so long
and still nothing?
Can you not interrupt?
I came back to help you
fix your WIFI,
And you're just here playing Bingo.
The wall at home is leaking again.
This time,
we plan to do a big remodeling.
What to do with your room?
Will you come back to live there?
How can two people live there
together?
Why not?
Ask Bei Bei if she is willing to.
If she is willing, you can come back
and we can live together.
But we work in Hong Kong.
It would be more convenient to stay
in Hong Kong.
Why don't you just be
a university professor?
And not be a civil servant?
Shh!
Smart mouth!
I really don't understand,
Why you two insist on having it
so hard.
It's...
To do what you like.
It's only good when you really do it.
Otherwise,
all the effort will be in vain.
Bingo!
Thank you.
Ah, how did you hear it so quickly?
By the time you hear it in Chinese,
it's too late.
It turns out that
you can understand Portuguese.
Respect, respect.
Long time no see.
You are so late, Lok.
Come here and chat with Uncle.
We also want to know
how you are doing.
It's not too late.
Have some tea.
When will there be a new movie?
Did you win any prizes this time?
Yes.
Any free tickets for this one?
Yes.
I'll let everyone know
when tickets are available.
Eat something.
Wow,
that table has a huge sesame ball!
I'll go over and have a look.
- Long time No see.
- Long time No see.
There's a lot I want to talk
with you about.
Don't you have any cigarettes?
No.
Clip it in, please.
What's that?
My husband doesn't let me smoke.
Keeps checking on me.
So annoying.
He just cares about you.
He'd better be.
It's just a cigarette,
not a power bank.
Where is Bei Bei?
Didn't she come along?
She had something to do.
I saw some good stuff the other day.
That's really pretty, what about it?
Have you ever thought about,
Having a wedding like this
with Bei Bei?
Why not? You two will make bank!
Just think about it.
Two women will receive double
the cash envelopes.
You thought of that?
You never thought about that?
I've always been smarter than you.
Awesome.
If you play with your phone
all day long,
You're going to be stupid,
Look at that! Magic!
Does anyone want to play?
Feng-feng, keep an eye on them!
Yan!
What are you doing in Macau?
Long time no see.
I saw your movie.
Thanks.
I don't know why,
But I feel like
I have a part in it too.
Something in your hair.
Oh, by the way, Happy New Year.
Thanks.
Mommy, let's go home.
We'll be off then.
Keep going!
Bye.
Please exchange vows, newlyweds.
Although the law does not yet,
Give us the right to get married.
I'm still willing to make
my commitment to you.
What's the benefit
of getting married?
Marriage is a promise to love.
You are not romantic at all.
I don't quite understand.
Forever!
Hi.
She has something to do first.
What's going on?
What's wrong?
Let's get married!
Married?
How can we?
Let's get married in Portugal.
I have an ID card there.
Okay.
But I want diamonds.
Oh, but we need to pay the mortgage.
No money though.
That's okay, what about kids?
I need to think about this again.
Yeah.
Nowadays, it costs more than
6 million to raise a child.
That's so hard.
Don't be so unambitious.
Have you got all the documents?
Yes, I've got them.
Is there anything missing?
No.
I've missed my chance,
I don't deserve a happy ending
Don't try to talk me out of it
Let me make my mistakes,
I just want to break through
Responding to the world,
should I go straight or turn left?
I want to dream,
but you call me a fool
And I didn't realize, my fear of
losing drove me to lie down
I was raised on the idea
that life is just about making do
Rather than hear you say
I'm unrealistic, not following plans
I'll carry on this messy life
I just want to be an ordinary person
I just want a simple life
Being ordinary is a blessing,
yet I keep complaining
As if I haven't achieved anything