Lucky Lu (2025) Movie Script
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Only 1,500 a month.
You won't find a better price.
Lots of space.
The shoes are fine. Come in.
Kitchen.
It's big.
Let me show you the living room.
Look at this window.
The sun comes in every morning.
See that?
The sun hits that building
and then reflects here.
We lost out today.
But you'll see tomorrow.
Can I open it?
Sure.
Either way,
plenty of space for three people.
What do you think?
The timing is perfect.
No credit check.
You can move in today.
Do you have the deposit
and the rent?
Key to the front door and an extra.
And here
The mailbox key.
Everything is there.
I won't let you down.
We all make mistakes,
whether we mean to or not.
New place. New beginning.
Congratulations.
Enjoy it with your family.
Oh, yeah.
Don't mind the door.
It sticks a little.
I'm heading out. Bye.
This is the living room.
There's a dining table.
If we don't put the TV here,
there's another room too!
We can put it there.
Or over there.
And then we go to
The bedroom.
There's even an aquarium!
Yaya, we can have fish.
Do you see that window?
The sun comes in every morning.
Beautiful, right?
We'll have sun every morning.
Do you like it?
You'll see tomorrow.
Are you excited?
I'm super excited!
Hello?
Daddy!
Hi, Yaya.
What do you think?
Do you like it?
But is it big enough for a dog?
We talked about the dog.
Do you see the aquarium?
We can have fish.
Fish can't play outside.
A dog can't breathe underwater either.
Go finish your dinner.
She thinks every family
in the US has a dog.
Maybe in a year or two,
when we have more space.
Our whole life, inside these suitcases.
In the blink of an eye, you'll be here.
I don't want to fly.
Why?
It's safer than driving
You're thousands of feet in the air.
How is that safe?
Yaya, remember what I always say?
Only the brave win the day.
It's been five years
talking through this phone.
Tomorrow it ends.
All right, I'm hanging up.
See you soon.
So many new faces today.
From everywhere.
They come by bus from somewhere.
Look, these shops can't keep up anymore,
so they just wait.
Lu.
Good morning, boss.
Good work yesterday.
That was 218 dollars with tips.
Your cut is 127 dollars.
Today we're changing your profile.
They closed the other one.
Now you're Frank Williams.
What's wrong?
If the app asks for photo verification
use this photo.
I sent it to you by message.
Thanks.
That was 155 dollars.
Your cut
Was 85.
Order 44.
Thanks.
Trust me, I know what's best.
I know what's best
because you hired me for this.
Right? Can you grab that for me?
You hired me for this.
That's how we're going to do it.
Yes. Double exec
Double.
It's a delivery.
I don't see 38B.
Oh okay, okay!
Found it.
All right
Let me help.
Okay, okay.
Here we go.
Sorry.
It spilled.
It's okay.
My name is Samuel.
- And you?
- Sorry.
Thanks.
Thank you.
Order 63.
How much longer for order 92?
I said order 63.
I've been waiting 20 minutes.
I need you all to leave.
Go through the side door, in the back.
Happy birthday to you.
On this special day
Many happy returns, my little love.
Many years of life!
Orders 92, 93.
Sorry.
Go on. Cross the street.
The cameras are broken.
I don't know what to tell you.
I need to make the delivery,
I need money.
Let's go.
- I'll give you 20.
- Twenty?
- One hundred.
- One hundred?
I don't have that.
Do you know how much rent I pay?
- I have three kids.
- I have rent, I have a family.
Thirty.
Fifty.
Nothing
Nothing
Back.
Back, back, back. From here.
- That's the guy.
- Your guy, is he?
Pause, pause.
Here, your guy.
Quick.
That is my bicycle.
With a yellow and white
plastic bag on the handlebars.
And that's the guy!
With a black jacket and mask.
Yeah, I can't use that.
Do you know how many
people look like that?
It has tape on the elbows, see?
Why doesn't it have a tracker on it?
It's not mine
It's not yours?
No, I rent it.
That is my bicycle. I need it.
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey!
Listen!
Old Lei lost his bike,
so his profile is gone.
The next day a guy named
Jimmy Tang showed up.
Jimmy was good.
We used to call him the "Fast
and Furious of food."
But
Jimmy crashed his bike and broke his leg.
He couldn't continue.
The day after Jimmy
It was you.
What if I can find it?
There's no finding it.
No bike, no profile,
that's how it works.
Sorry, buddy.
My alarm clock.
Who's using it?
Thirty.
It's a good brand.
No, it's not, nobody buys this junk.
Let's go.
Stereo.
I'm only taking it because mine broke.
Seventy-five.
Look at the sign. No haggling. Thirty.
I'll take it to someone else.
Go ahead. Respect me a little, you know?
I'll offer you 30.
You can give more.
No, no. It's not more.
It's all I can give.
Did you get everything?
Did you bring enough warm clothes?
Good.
How long until Seattle?
About 11 or 13 hours?
Alright, text me when you get there.
I have to go, I need to work.
Take care.
Bye.
Hey! Hey, brother Xu,
it's me, Lu!
Yes, Lu Jia Cheng.
How are you?
Hey, remember when I covered your rent?
When was the last time we saw each other?
Two or three years ago?
It can't be that long.
It was two years ago.
When you asked us to invest
in that restaurant of yours.
So it was two years ago.
Thank God I listened to my wife.
Just imagine
We used to be good friends.
And suddenly you vanished.
You didn't answer my messages.
Not even after my accident.
What accident?
Can you see how serious it was?
I almost went blind.
Oh, that's right!
I sent you messages
But you didn't reply.
Are you doing better?
You only show up when you want something.
No, come on
What did we ever do to you?
Did we embarrass you?
No, of course not.
You didn't embarrass me.
Danny.
My wife and daughter
are arriving tomorrow.
You know how complicated
the immigration process is,
and how long it takes.
I have no other option.
Please.
How much do you need?
1,200.
1,200! Are you crazy?
Then just a thousand.
Five hundred would also help.
That's all I have right now.
It's 32 dollars.
Do you want it or not?
Thank you, Danny.
With 20% interest, every month.
Got it?
I got it.
Thank you.
Thank you.
This is fake.
Fake?
That can't be. Are you sure?
I've been doing this since I was a kid.
This is fake.
It's my father's.
It's a family heirloom. Check again.
Look here.
The spacing is wrong.
No engraving on the back.
And
The logo is crooked.
See?
It's a 90s model.
It couldn't have been
passed down for generations.
But your ring
might be worth something
if it's real gold.
Who are you?
I'm the new tenant, Lu.
I don't have a tenant.
- Who are you?
- I'm the super.
I have Bo Hao's contract.
Oh, are you his brother?
No, just a friend.
He gave me the keys today.
- Was he here today?
- Yes.
Hao.
- Hao!
- He's not here.
He owes four months of rent.
He's not here.
I'm moving in.
Just you?
My wife and my daughter.
Just the three of us.
Do you have the deposit
and the first month's rent?
Yes.
- Where is it?
- What do you mean?
It's 1,400 dollars for rent,
and 1,400 for the security deposit.
I need it before you move in.
I gave it to Bo Hao this morning.
He gave it to you.
No, he didn't give it to me.
I gave him 3,000 dollars.
He gave it to you.
- He didn't give me anything.
- I'm moving in.
I gave it to him.
- You're not moving in.
- I have the key.
- He gave it to you.
- He didn't.
No, he gave it to you.
Are these the keys?
You're not moving in today.
What?
- Bring the money and we'll talk.
- No, it's a mistake.
I don't have time for this.
Hey, wait!
- It's a mistake!
- This keychain is mine.
I'm going to call him! Hey!
You have to leave
before I get back in 15 minutes.
I'm going to call him.
Wait, wait!
Just a second.
Your call has been forwarded to voicemail.
Fifteen minutes.
I'll call again. Wait!
Your call has been forwarded to voicemail.
Your call has been forwarded to voicemail.
Leave your message after the tone.
Have you seen Bo Hao?
Where the hell is he?
I had to bring my cousin,
who is even more of an idiot!
Idiot.
Do you know his new address?
He said he went to the Two Bridges area.
And he paid for the move?
And his new number?
Does he have a new number?
Listen. Tell him not to come
back when you see him.
Tell him never to come back.
Why do I attract so many idiots?
I'm cursed, I swear.
Hey.
Are you going to buy some fish?
We just landed in Seattle,
we're in the immigration line now.
I'll call you when we're finished.
My phone died.
Did both of you get through?
We already passed!
Yaya was so cute
answering the questions.
They let us through right away.
I can't believe it!
We're about to take off.
See you in New York, then.
Right. I can't wait to see you.
See you later.
This model is four years old.
This looks like scrap metal
That's not my bike.
Can you give me back half the deposit?
I'll work to cover the rest.
What about my bike?
I need the money.
A deposit is a deposit.
No bike, no deposit.
No profile.
Where did you get that?
From a friend.
Give me the phone.
Can you make an exception, boss?
Do you think I'm stupid?
Give me the phone.
When you have another deposit, we'll talk.
Next.
We've helped many people for years.
Not just with immigration
But also with small businesses,
student loans,
and those who want to start a family.
That's how it works abroad.
We need to help each other.
But
It's a business based on trust.
Of course.
All I ask
is that you be honest with me.
Of course I will.
What do you do for work?
Food delivery.
Delivery of what?
Food delivery.
For a delivery platform.
What do you need a loan for?
Rent.
Have you taken out a similar loan before?
And if so, what for?
Be specific.
It was three years ago.
I wanted to open a restaurant.
Now it's closed.
I already paid it back.
You paid it all?
Yes, all of it. Sorry.
Sorry. Sorry.
Don't you need to answer the phone?
No, it's fine.
Any collateral?
Yes, I have an electric bike outside.
I also have this watch.
A family heirloom from my father.
Look at this.
Have you seen it?
I have.
Valid?
Yes.
Right, leave your visa with me.
I'll return it
when you pay back the money.
Do I really have to?
Of course.
Just as a precaution, you know?
After all, it's business.
Sure.
When was it?
Ah
Its been a long time.
Was it a lot of money?
Seriously?
Its been too long.
Well, it happens. What can you do?
True.
I understand.
All right.
Jimmy, give me that.
Lu Jia Cheng, take that.
You are not welcome here.
Why?
What happened?
I warned you.
Just be honest.
I was.
Next.
I already paid Weifeng.
It was late,
but I paid.
I need the money.
We've helped many people over the years.
Not just with immigration,
but also with small businesses,
student loans,
and for those wanting to start a family.
Thats how it works overseas.
What are you doing here, man?
I have 280.
Its all I have.
You have 280?
I told you, it's 1,400 for rent
and 1,400 for a deposit.
Look, it's my daughter.
Look, it's my daughter.
They arrive today.
I need this place.
Please.
Look, these people don't care about us.
Understand?
You have until tomorrow, then it's over.
That's it. Right?
Right, right.
Right.
- Thanks!
- Tomorrow.
I'll let you know tomorrow.
Thank you!
Damn.
What a mess!
Hello?
I'm on my way. Almost there.
You have to make the bed every day.
We're on the bus heading into the city.
Why by bus?
I'm close.
You didn't answer my calls or messages.
I didn't know where you were.
- I told you to wait for me.
- How long were we supposed to wait?
- We waited!
- Damn.
I'll send you the address to pick us up.
That's it.
Hello?
Honey?
Let's get off.
Daddy is waiting for us.
Let's go.
Aren't you excited to see Daddy?
Daddy doesn't look like Daddy.
Give me your backpack.
Hey! Yaya!
They're here.
You've grown so tall!
Are you cold?
- No.
- Yes?
Sorry.
It's okay.
Do you want to eat?
Let's go home first.
It's raining.
- Oh.
- Pizza.
What?
- Do you want pizza?
- Pizza.
- Really?
- Pizza.
I know a good place.
I'll take you there.
- Oh, great.
- Let's go.
Hey!
Our luggage.
All of this?
That's right.
- Give me one.
- Take this one.
It's heavier.
Give me that one.
All right. You take the rest.
Here, honey, take your backpack.
Take your backpack.
Eight dollars.
How much for cheese?
It's 2.50.
I'll swap it.
Two slices.
It's so dirty. Let me wipe it off.
Pizza on the way.
We should have taken
the luggage home first.
Nothing is more important than eating.
Yaya, a new camera?
My English name is Queenie.
I don't know where she got that name.
Tell Daddy who gave you that camera.
Do you want to take a picture of Daddy?
I don't want to waste the film.
- Let's eat.
- Yes, let's eat.
Careful, it's hot.
Is it good?
Take a bite.
It's okay. I'm not hungry.
Your cheeks are so thin.
- Are they?
- Yes.
You can't see it on video calls,
but in person
Why are you so skinny?
I had breakfast.
I know, Daddy was using
beauty filters in secret.
Beauty filters?
How do you know about that?
Is Daddy that ugly?
Mom is right. You're way too skinny.
I'm not hungry. You eat.
Eat while it's hot.
It smells like Grandma's house here.
Do you want help?
It smells bad.
Smells like poop.
Did you step in something?
Wait, let me see.
It's okay.
Is there something?
Push hard.
The lock gets stuck a little.
There.
Let's go.
A big kitchen.
Bathroom.
It's very hot in here.
Give me your bag.
All apartments are like this in New York.
I didn't have time to clean.
It's messy.
What do you think?
Look here.
Look...
We can put things on top.
It's very hot in here.
Do you like it?
Does it work?
Of course.
Do you want a fish?
We can have fish first,
then a dog.
Really?
Yes.
But you know
that it's a big responsibility.
You have to take good care of it,
feed it, and change its water.
Can you do that?
Yes, I can.
For real?
That's fine.
Here
I want to build a door here.
That way we'll have two rooms.
We sleep here.
Yaya stays in the other one.
- This is our room.
- Yeah.
Then the bed
We can get rid of this sofa,
buy a big, new bed.
There's a closet
So much dirt
I didn't have time to clean.
It'll take days
to scrub all this dirt off.
Is this expensive for New York?
I
No, the rent is a good deal.
I can pay for it.
Did you miss me?
Go help out.
Yaya, let me do it...
Want a fish already?
Let me help you.
Oh, no.
Empty it out.
It's okay, it's okay.
Daddy, where are you going?
I have to go to work.
I thought you were taking
the day off to stay with me.
You should get more sleep.
Go back to sleep.
Aren't you tired?
No.
But I have to go to work.
I can help you with deliveries.
How about this? I'll work today.
Tomorrow, I'll spend
the whole day with you.
I just want to be with you.
I can't today...
I can't do deliveries with you along.
I know you want to help,
but it's not possible.
I can help you deliver the food.
You two decide.
Stay with Mom.
No.
Yaya, hurry up.
My name is Queenie.
Why not Yaya?
We're in the US.
You have to call me by my English name.
I'm not used to Queenie.
It shouldn't be that hard.
You're pretty much a local now.
There's so much trash everywhere.
That's New York for you.
How strange!
I don't deal in bicycles.
It's an electric bike.
It's worth a lot.
I don't deal in bicycles.
Five hundred.
You could sell it for double.
Double...
A good deal for you, bad for me.
Look, at most I'd
pay 100 dollars for this,
but again... I don't deal in bicycles.
Hey!
Don't touch anything.
Yaya. Don't touch anything.
Leave it where it was.
Look, there aren't many shops
left that buy these things.
Here.
Tell them Alexander sent you.
And cut the lock.
Daddy, where are we going?
I'm going to sell this bike.
Don't you need it for work?
Well, this one's old.
I'm going to get a new one.
This way.
Then I can make more deliveries
and earn more money.
Later, we can get a dog.
Mom will fall in love when she sees it,
and she'll let me keep it.
A puppy!
One more push.
We did it.
Nice view, huh?
Seagulls!
See that?
Are we close?
Almost... it's just
a little further ahead.
Look there!
Let's go take a look.
The registration is over there.
Look here.
Done.
Yaya, come on.
Look at whatever you want.
Mom doesn't let me during the day.
That's fine.
Daddy's rules.
Don't tell her. Just between us, okay?
Sit here.
Are you thirsty?
I have something to take care of.
Wait for me here.
I'll be right back, okay?
Okay.
It's 350 with the battery key.
Without it, it's 300.
A 50 discount for cutting the lock.
But it cost 1,500.
This model is five years old.
That's the best I can do.
Five hundred.
Four hundred.
Three hundred, or try somewhere else.
It's your call.
Charge it here.
We don't take bikes anymore,
so anything that looks like a racing bike,
don't bring it here.
We pay more for new bikes,
the carbon fiber ones.
If it's a model 9 or 10,
it's a sure deal.
The easiest way...
Take a hammer,
and one of these, compressed air.
And freeze it.
Then it breaks easily.
Where do you even get that, by the way?
What happened to your bike?
It's broken.
We're going to buy a new one.
How much more do we have to work?
Just a little bit more, okay?
Are you tired?
Hungry?
Where did you get that gum?
I brought it from home this morning.
What if we eat something?
Afterward, we'll go buy a fish.
Okay!
Let's run across. Run!
Quick!
You're smoking again.
It's hard to quit smoking.
So I'm taking it slowly.
What about the bread? Is it good?
I'm not hungry. You eat it.
Come on.
There's one more bite.
Take a big bite.
Come on.
Quick.
Come on.
Follow me.
Daddy, why are we running?
It's cold, this way we stay warm.
Daddy, go slower.
Come on! Cross quickly.
Come on.
Come on.
What's wrong?
Why are you pulling me?
Sorry.
Where are we going?
I saw an old colleague.
I just want to say hello.
Colleague or friend?
What difference does it make?
Colleague and friend.
We'll say hello and then buy the fish.
Remember what I always tell you?
- Be brave.
- Be brave.
The brave win the day.
Are you going to help me work?
Come on.
This way.
Let's catch up to him.
Yaya.
This way.
There are only friends in there.
You don't need to be afraid.
I'm not afraid.
Long time no see, huh?
It really has been a long time.
Can my daughter come in?
Yes.
Yaya.
Thank you.
No photos in here, you hear?
Put that away.
Sit here.
Sit. It's all right.
Here. Look at whatever you want.
I'll be right over there.
I'll be right back.
Wait for me.
Okay?
Are you okay?
I'll be right back.
Right here.
Where's my money?
What?
Where's my money?
Didn't you move?
Do you think I'm stupid?
He said he never received it!
Where's my money?
I don't have it.
Did you gamble it?
No!
Then why are you here?
Where's my money?
My sister has money.
Your sister.
I'm staying with her.
Take me to her.
She'll pay me.
Let's go.
She's going to pay.
Yes.
Slower.
Yaya, let's go.
Give me the phone.
Honey,
did you know your father
and I were roommates?
I gave him his first job in New York.
We renovated fancy houses back then.
- Enough.
- That's how...
Let's go.
Sorry, Wang.
Can you do me a favor?
I have to take care of something.
That's my daughter over there.
Can she stay here for a while?
Can you look after her?
I won't be long.
Thank you, Mrs. Wang.
This is Auntie Wang. A friend of Daddy's.
This is her house.
I need to settle something for Bo Hao.
Stay here and wait for me, okay?
Do what you have to do.
Be good and listen to Auntie Wang.
You won't be long?
Just five minutes.
I think I need to use the bathroom...
There's a bathroom here.
I'll go with you.
I can go by myself.
Are you sure?
All right, then.
When you're done, wait for me here.
Okay?
Almost there. Just a few more floors.
On the fifth floor.
My sister.
You met her years ago.
Remember?
She collapsed in the street two weeks ago.
She had a stroke.
My sister and I...
...our lives...
...I feel like we're cursed.
Bo Hao.
Bo Hao, where is my money?
She's involved with you.
Stop pretending.
Sister?
Ma'am?
Get out of here.
Did you know they charge
for the ambulance?
It's 1,500.
And 3,000 for the hospital bills.
Do you know how much I owe the hospital?
I owe 13,000!
I will pay you.
It was always my intention to pay you!
Is it here?
I had no other choice.
Is it under the bed?
Sister?
I had no other choice.
- You need money.
- So do I.
More than you do.
- Hi, welcome!
- How are you?
Good, and you?
Fine. It's cold.
- We're fine.
- Come in.
- Let's close the door.
- Thank you, thank you.
Right. Are you working with a broker?
Yes. But I think he's just running late.
Well, I'll give a brief
explanation while we wait.
As you can see, it's a historic house.
It has five bedrooms, three bathrooms.
It's 4.6 million dollars,
which, honestly, is a bargain.
This is all I have.
I'll pay you soon.
You have my word.
Yaya.
Where is my daughter?
She was right there.
I told you to look after her!
Yaya!
Yaya!
Yaya!
Hey! Wait!
Wait!
Why did you leave?
I went to the bathroom.
Isn't there a bathroom inside?
It was broken.
You can't just run off like that!
This is New York.
What if you get lost?
What if I can't find you?
I told you to wait inside!
I waited so long I couldn't take it,
and you keep leaving me alone!
Sorry...
It was my fault.
Did you go to the bathroom?
Did you?
Okay, let's go.
Daddy, look.
Where did you find that?
I found it.
Where did you find it?
I don't know.
Is it for me?
Why?
I'm just trying to help you.
Help me?
Help with work.
Daddy doesn't need help.
Okay?
Where did you find that?
Here?
Is this watch yours?
Oh, I...
It's okay.
Because I found it in front of the house.
I think it might be yours or...
Right, thank you.
Sorry.
No problem.
Are you hungry?
Come on.
Thank you.
Soup dumplings are better hot.
Careful. It's very hot.
Aren't you going to eat?
I'm not hungry.
Eat.
Do you see that painting over there?
I paid a lot for someone
to paint it back home.
Do you remember this place?
This was my restaurant.
I remember that painting.
It was very different before.
You know...
We made all kinds of home-cooked food.
Better than Mom's?
Of course.
But don't tell Mom, okay?
Why don't you work here anymore?
I thought this place
would solve everything.
But it only brought more problems.
Let me see that.
Why so many photos?
I don't know...
They're like my memories
that I can hold in my hands.
I like to lay them on the table
and look at them like this.
Daddy?
I also like to move them around.
Like this.
That way it becomes a different story.
Do you need to use the bathroom
before we leave?
Not really.
Let's wash our hands.
We just ate something.
We were looking for a shop
to buy a fish.
We didn't find one.
Yaya is happy.
Don't worry. It's all good.
It's fine. I'll do it.
See you later.
Ready?
This way.
Let's go get your fish.
Really?
I have a friend who can help us.
Yes!
We're painting our nails.
What do you want?
When was the last time you saw Yaya?
She just arrived and wants a fish.
I wanted to know if you could give us one.
I also need to go out for a moment.
Can she pick one for now?
When did they arrive?
This morning.
You came here to ask for a fish?
Yes.
Let's be serious.
Just one fish
as a gift.
I've already said everything I had to say.
- Just one fish.
- Wait.
Ruyi, thank you.
Thank you.
Go look after the girl.
- I'll talk to him.
- Yaya.
Do you remember Uncle and Auntie Yang?
You remember, right?
Auntie said you can pick a fish.
Can I take it?
Can we take it?
Sure, sure.
Come pick one.
Okay.
Let's go.
Watch out.
Come on.
These are my fish.
- I'll be back in 15 minutes.
- Let's talk outside.
Sweetheart,
do you want to feed them?
You know what?
Give them plenty.
These fish are greedy.
Find one you like,
and let me know.
I quit my job last month.
I want that one.
Which one?
That one?
He looks a bit sick.
Don't you want another?
This one needs me more than the others.
Alright, I'll get a box.
And then let's get those nails done.
Do you know how much it
cost us to start over?
Do you know how much I lost?
You hid the truth until the end.
All my money went into the restaurant.
I did everything I could.
I worked like a madman.
Starting a business is always risky.
Can we stop talking about this?
This isn't our home.
Here, we only work for others.
We don't have much, but we live well.
Stop being so stubborn, Lu.
Yang...
I'm so sorry
for everything.
You don't have to return anything.
Take care.
Do you really remember me and your uncle?
Yes.
Who am I?
You ran the restaurant with Dad.
Auntie Ru Yi.
How is that possible?
You were so tiny!
Auntie watched you grow up on video calls.
Sweetheart, did you know that...
I was your dad's first friend in New York?
He was a lot chubbier back then, right?
Don't you remember?
It's because he works too much.
He's so thin.
My God, just skin and bones!
He's busy working every day.
Doing everything by himself.
Thinking he can change everything...
Enough.
When your dad and your
uncle ran the restaurant,
they were inseparable...
...like two peas in a pod.
But now,
I'm stuck with Uncle Yang.
To be honest,
now I miss your father,
after all this time.
Your Uncle Yang
is not like your father.
Your uncle is calm, obedient...
Without any ambition.
But your father is different.
His dreams filled the room.
Until they started to suffocate you.
I just want you to know, honey...
...for people like us,
...we can't change our destiny.
What is meant to be
will come to you.
No matter how big your ambitions are...
You cannot change
what is to come.
No matter how hard you work.
Do you like your nails?
Let's dry them now.
Let go of me!
Let me go!
Let go!
See you tomorrow, Zhang.
See you.
Dad, your jacket.
It's always been there.
Your fish?
What's his name?
Chub-chub.
Chub-chub.
Cute.
Grab your jacket.
Let's go.
Don't tell her.
I can pay you...
...for any damages.
I'm sorry.
We're closed.
The license plate of the car that hit you.
Thank you. Thank you.
Let's take the day...
I can do it.
Are you sure?
Alright, you on your own.
Don't play with the water.
It's from my mom.
I don't know if it'll be
worth much when we trade it...
...but it's something.
I bought some bowls
at the corner store for half price.
A moving discount...
I was surprised.
A couple from Hong Kong.
Good people.
Do you know them?
Are you alright?
I'm fine.
Just tired.
You can talk to me.
I know.
Yaya and I are here now.
You know, in the immigration line today,
I saw a mother with her children.
She was carrying and feeding a newborn
with two small children in her hands.
One woman, three kids.
I admired her. So much courage.
So young...
Alone.
We are two adults and one girl.
We'll make it,
no matter what happens, right?
We're safe and well.
That's the most important thing.
Hi.
Thank you.
Yaya, dinner time.
Dad, dinner time.
Honey,
do you want white or fried rice?
Either is fine.
Fried rice, then.
It smells good.
Come here.
Sit down.
Thank you.
It's so hot in here...
Even the kettle is crying for help.
Help! Help!
Aren't you hungry?
Which is better, this or the dumplings?
What's wrong?
What happened?
Eat.
The heater is perfect.
Why are you standing?
I can't sleep.
Dad?
Yes?
What are you doing?
Nothing... just waiting.
Look.
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Only 1,500 a month.
You won't find a better price.
Lots of space.
The shoes are fine. Come in.
Kitchen.
It's big.
Let me show you the living room.
Look at this window.
The sun comes in every morning.
See that?
The sun hits that building
and then reflects here.
We lost out today.
But you'll see tomorrow.
Can I open it?
Sure.
Either way,
plenty of space for three people.
What do you think?
The timing is perfect.
No credit check.
You can move in today.
Do you have the deposit
and the rent?
Key to the front door and an extra.
And here
The mailbox key.
Everything is there.
I won't let you down.
We all make mistakes,
whether we mean to or not.
New place. New beginning.
Congratulations.
Enjoy it with your family.
Oh, yeah.
Don't mind the door.
It sticks a little.
I'm heading out. Bye.
This is the living room.
There's a dining table.
If we don't put the TV here,
there's another room too!
We can put it there.
Or over there.
And then we go to
The bedroom.
There's even an aquarium!
Yaya, we can have fish.
Do you see that window?
The sun comes in every morning.
Beautiful, right?
We'll have sun every morning.
Do you like it?
You'll see tomorrow.
Are you excited?
I'm super excited!
Hello?
Daddy!
Hi, Yaya.
What do you think?
Do you like it?
But is it big enough for a dog?
We talked about the dog.
Do you see the aquarium?
We can have fish.
Fish can't play outside.
A dog can't breathe underwater either.
Go finish your dinner.
She thinks every family
in the US has a dog.
Maybe in a year or two,
when we have more space.
Our whole life, inside these suitcases.
In the blink of an eye, you'll be here.
I don't want to fly.
Why?
It's safer than driving
You're thousands of feet in the air.
How is that safe?
Yaya, remember what I always say?
Only the brave win the day.
It's been five years
talking through this phone.
Tomorrow it ends.
All right, I'm hanging up.
See you soon.
So many new faces today.
From everywhere.
They come by bus from somewhere.
Look, these shops can't keep up anymore,
so they just wait.
Lu.
Good morning, boss.
Good work yesterday.
That was 218 dollars with tips.
Your cut is 127 dollars.
Today we're changing your profile.
They closed the other one.
Now you're Frank Williams.
What's wrong?
If the app asks for photo verification
use this photo.
I sent it to you by message.
Thanks.
That was 155 dollars.
Your cut
Was 85.
Order 44.
Thanks.
Trust me, I know what's best.
I know what's best
because you hired me for this.
Right? Can you grab that for me?
You hired me for this.
That's how we're going to do it.
Yes. Double exec
Double.
It's a delivery.
I don't see 38B.
Oh okay, okay!
Found it.
All right
Let me help.
Okay, okay.
Here we go.
Sorry.
It spilled.
It's okay.
My name is Samuel.
- And you?
- Sorry.
Thanks.
Thank you.
Order 63.
How much longer for order 92?
I said order 63.
I've been waiting 20 minutes.
I need you all to leave.
Go through the side door, in the back.
Happy birthday to you.
On this special day
Many happy returns, my little love.
Many years of life!
Orders 92, 93.
Sorry.
Go on. Cross the street.
The cameras are broken.
I don't know what to tell you.
I need to make the delivery,
I need money.
Let's go.
- I'll give you 20.
- Twenty?
- One hundred.
- One hundred?
I don't have that.
Do you know how much rent I pay?
- I have three kids.
- I have rent, I have a family.
Thirty.
Fifty.
Nothing
Nothing
Back.
Back, back, back. From here.
- That's the guy.
- Your guy, is he?
Pause, pause.
Here, your guy.
Quick.
That is my bicycle.
With a yellow and white
plastic bag on the handlebars.
And that's the guy!
With a black jacket and mask.
Yeah, I can't use that.
Do you know how many
people look like that?
It has tape on the elbows, see?
Why doesn't it have a tracker on it?
It's not mine
It's not yours?
No, I rent it.
That is my bicycle. I need it.
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey!
Listen!
Old Lei lost his bike,
so his profile is gone.
The next day a guy named
Jimmy Tang showed up.
Jimmy was good.
We used to call him the "Fast
and Furious of food."
But
Jimmy crashed his bike and broke his leg.
He couldn't continue.
The day after Jimmy
It was you.
What if I can find it?
There's no finding it.
No bike, no profile,
that's how it works.
Sorry, buddy.
My alarm clock.
Who's using it?
Thirty.
It's a good brand.
No, it's not, nobody buys this junk.
Let's go.
Stereo.
I'm only taking it because mine broke.
Seventy-five.
Look at the sign. No haggling. Thirty.
I'll take it to someone else.
Go ahead. Respect me a little, you know?
I'll offer you 30.
You can give more.
No, no. It's not more.
It's all I can give.
Did you get everything?
Did you bring enough warm clothes?
Good.
How long until Seattle?
About 11 or 13 hours?
Alright, text me when you get there.
I have to go, I need to work.
Take care.
Bye.
Hey! Hey, brother Xu,
it's me, Lu!
Yes, Lu Jia Cheng.
How are you?
Hey, remember when I covered your rent?
When was the last time we saw each other?
Two or three years ago?
It can't be that long.
It was two years ago.
When you asked us to invest
in that restaurant of yours.
So it was two years ago.
Thank God I listened to my wife.
Just imagine
We used to be good friends.
And suddenly you vanished.
You didn't answer my messages.
Not even after my accident.
What accident?
Can you see how serious it was?
I almost went blind.
Oh, that's right!
I sent you messages
But you didn't reply.
Are you doing better?
You only show up when you want something.
No, come on
What did we ever do to you?
Did we embarrass you?
No, of course not.
You didn't embarrass me.
Danny.
My wife and daughter
are arriving tomorrow.
You know how complicated
the immigration process is,
and how long it takes.
I have no other option.
Please.
How much do you need?
1,200.
1,200! Are you crazy?
Then just a thousand.
Five hundred would also help.
That's all I have right now.
It's 32 dollars.
Do you want it or not?
Thank you, Danny.
With 20% interest, every month.
Got it?
I got it.
Thank you.
Thank you.
This is fake.
Fake?
That can't be. Are you sure?
I've been doing this since I was a kid.
This is fake.
It's my father's.
It's a family heirloom. Check again.
Look here.
The spacing is wrong.
No engraving on the back.
And
The logo is crooked.
See?
It's a 90s model.
It couldn't have been
passed down for generations.
But your ring
might be worth something
if it's real gold.
Who are you?
I'm the new tenant, Lu.
I don't have a tenant.
- Who are you?
- I'm the super.
I have Bo Hao's contract.
Oh, are you his brother?
No, just a friend.
He gave me the keys today.
- Was he here today?
- Yes.
Hao.
- Hao!
- He's not here.
He owes four months of rent.
He's not here.
I'm moving in.
Just you?
My wife and my daughter.
Just the three of us.
Do you have the deposit
and the first month's rent?
Yes.
- Where is it?
- What do you mean?
It's 1,400 dollars for rent,
and 1,400 for the security deposit.
I need it before you move in.
I gave it to Bo Hao this morning.
He gave it to you.
No, he didn't give it to me.
I gave him 3,000 dollars.
He gave it to you.
- He didn't give me anything.
- I'm moving in.
I gave it to him.
- You're not moving in.
- I have the key.
- He gave it to you.
- He didn't.
No, he gave it to you.
Are these the keys?
You're not moving in today.
What?
- Bring the money and we'll talk.
- No, it's a mistake.
I don't have time for this.
Hey, wait!
- It's a mistake!
- This keychain is mine.
I'm going to call him! Hey!
You have to leave
before I get back in 15 minutes.
I'm going to call him.
Wait, wait!
Just a second.
Your call has been forwarded to voicemail.
Fifteen minutes.
I'll call again. Wait!
Your call has been forwarded to voicemail.
Your call has been forwarded to voicemail.
Leave your message after the tone.
Have you seen Bo Hao?
Where the hell is he?
I had to bring my cousin,
who is even more of an idiot!
Idiot.
Do you know his new address?
He said he went to the Two Bridges area.
And he paid for the move?
And his new number?
Does he have a new number?
Listen. Tell him not to come
back when you see him.
Tell him never to come back.
Why do I attract so many idiots?
I'm cursed, I swear.
Hey.
Are you going to buy some fish?
We just landed in Seattle,
we're in the immigration line now.
I'll call you when we're finished.
My phone died.
Did both of you get through?
We already passed!
Yaya was so cute
answering the questions.
They let us through right away.
I can't believe it!
We're about to take off.
See you in New York, then.
Right. I can't wait to see you.
See you later.
This model is four years old.
This looks like scrap metal
That's not my bike.
Can you give me back half the deposit?
I'll work to cover the rest.
What about my bike?
I need the money.
A deposit is a deposit.
No bike, no deposit.
No profile.
Where did you get that?
From a friend.
Give me the phone.
Can you make an exception, boss?
Do you think I'm stupid?
Give me the phone.
When you have another deposit, we'll talk.
Next.
We've helped many people for years.
Not just with immigration
But also with small businesses,
student loans,
and those who want to start a family.
That's how it works abroad.
We need to help each other.
But
It's a business based on trust.
Of course.
All I ask
is that you be honest with me.
Of course I will.
What do you do for work?
Food delivery.
Delivery of what?
Food delivery.
For a delivery platform.
What do you need a loan for?
Rent.
Have you taken out a similar loan before?
And if so, what for?
Be specific.
It was three years ago.
I wanted to open a restaurant.
Now it's closed.
I already paid it back.
You paid it all?
Yes, all of it. Sorry.
Sorry. Sorry.
Don't you need to answer the phone?
No, it's fine.
Any collateral?
Yes, I have an electric bike outside.
I also have this watch.
A family heirloom from my father.
Look at this.
Have you seen it?
I have.
Valid?
Yes.
Right, leave your visa with me.
I'll return it
when you pay back the money.
Do I really have to?
Of course.
Just as a precaution, you know?
After all, it's business.
Sure.
When was it?
Ah
Its been a long time.
Was it a lot of money?
Seriously?
Its been too long.
Well, it happens. What can you do?
True.
I understand.
All right.
Jimmy, give me that.
Lu Jia Cheng, take that.
You are not welcome here.
Why?
What happened?
I warned you.
Just be honest.
I was.
Next.
I already paid Weifeng.
It was late,
but I paid.
I need the money.
We've helped many people over the years.
Not just with immigration,
but also with small businesses,
student loans,
and for those wanting to start a family.
Thats how it works overseas.
What are you doing here, man?
I have 280.
Its all I have.
You have 280?
I told you, it's 1,400 for rent
and 1,400 for a deposit.
Look, it's my daughter.
Look, it's my daughter.
They arrive today.
I need this place.
Please.
Look, these people don't care about us.
Understand?
You have until tomorrow, then it's over.
That's it. Right?
Right, right.
Right.
- Thanks!
- Tomorrow.
I'll let you know tomorrow.
Thank you!
Damn.
What a mess!
Hello?
I'm on my way. Almost there.
You have to make the bed every day.
We're on the bus heading into the city.
Why by bus?
I'm close.
You didn't answer my calls or messages.
I didn't know where you were.
- I told you to wait for me.
- How long were we supposed to wait?
- We waited!
- Damn.
I'll send you the address to pick us up.
That's it.
Hello?
Honey?
Let's get off.
Daddy is waiting for us.
Let's go.
Aren't you excited to see Daddy?
Daddy doesn't look like Daddy.
Give me your backpack.
Hey! Yaya!
They're here.
You've grown so tall!
Are you cold?
- No.
- Yes?
Sorry.
It's okay.
Do you want to eat?
Let's go home first.
It's raining.
- Oh.
- Pizza.
What?
- Do you want pizza?
- Pizza.
- Really?
- Pizza.
I know a good place.
I'll take you there.
- Oh, great.
- Let's go.
Hey!
Our luggage.
All of this?
That's right.
- Give me one.
- Take this one.
It's heavier.
Give me that one.
All right. You take the rest.
Here, honey, take your backpack.
Take your backpack.
Eight dollars.
How much for cheese?
It's 2.50.
I'll swap it.
Two slices.
It's so dirty. Let me wipe it off.
Pizza on the way.
We should have taken
the luggage home first.
Nothing is more important than eating.
Yaya, a new camera?
My English name is Queenie.
I don't know where she got that name.
Tell Daddy who gave you that camera.
Do you want to take a picture of Daddy?
I don't want to waste the film.
- Let's eat.
- Yes, let's eat.
Careful, it's hot.
Is it good?
Take a bite.
It's okay. I'm not hungry.
Your cheeks are so thin.
- Are they?
- Yes.
You can't see it on video calls,
but in person
Why are you so skinny?
I had breakfast.
I know, Daddy was using
beauty filters in secret.
Beauty filters?
How do you know about that?
Is Daddy that ugly?
Mom is right. You're way too skinny.
I'm not hungry. You eat.
Eat while it's hot.
It smells like Grandma's house here.
Do you want help?
It smells bad.
Smells like poop.
Did you step in something?
Wait, let me see.
It's okay.
Is there something?
Push hard.
The lock gets stuck a little.
There.
Let's go.
A big kitchen.
Bathroom.
It's very hot in here.
Give me your bag.
All apartments are like this in New York.
I didn't have time to clean.
It's messy.
What do you think?
Look here.
Look...
We can put things on top.
It's very hot in here.
Do you like it?
Does it work?
Of course.
Do you want a fish?
We can have fish first,
then a dog.
Really?
Yes.
But you know
that it's a big responsibility.
You have to take good care of it,
feed it, and change its water.
Can you do that?
Yes, I can.
For real?
That's fine.
Here
I want to build a door here.
That way we'll have two rooms.
We sleep here.
Yaya stays in the other one.
- This is our room.
- Yeah.
Then the bed
We can get rid of this sofa,
buy a big, new bed.
There's a closet
So much dirt
I didn't have time to clean.
It'll take days
to scrub all this dirt off.
Is this expensive for New York?
I
No, the rent is a good deal.
I can pay for it.
Did you miss me?
Go help out.
Yaya, let me do it...
Want a fish already?
Let me help you.
Oh, no.
Empty it out.
It's okay, it's okay.
Daddy, where are you going?
I have to go to work.
I thought you were taking
the day off to stay with me.
You should get more sleep.
Go back to sleep.
Aren't you tired?
No.
But I have to go to work.
I can help you with deliveries.
How about this? I'll work today.
Tomorrow, I'll spend
the whole day with you.
I just want to be with you.
I can't today...
I can't do deliveries with you along.
I know you want to help,
but it's not possible.
I can help you deliver the food.
You two decide.
Stay with Mom.
No.
Yaya, hurry up.
My name is Queenie.
Why not Yaya?
We're in the US.
You have to call me by my English name.
I'm not used to Queenie.
It shouldn't be that hard.
You're pretty much a local now.
There's so much trash everywhere.
That's New York for you.
How strange!
I don't deal in bicycles.
It's an electric bike.
It's worth a lot.
I don't deal in bicycles.
Five hundred.
You could sell it for double.
Double...
A good deal for you, bad for me.
Look, at most I'd
pay 100 dollars for this,
but again... I don't deal in bicycles.
Hey!
Don't touch anything.
Yaya. Don't touch anything.
Leave it where it was.
Look, there aren't many shops
left that buy these things.
Here.
Tell them Alexander sent you.
And cut the lock.
Daddy, where are we going?
I'm going to sell this bike.
Don't you need it for work?
Well, this one's old.
I'm going to get a new one.
This way.
Then I can make more deliveries
and earn more money.
Later, we can get a dog.
Mom will fall in love when she sees it,
and she'll let me keep it.
A puppy!
One more push.
We did it.
Nice view, huh?
Seagulls!
See that?
Are we close?
Almost... it's just
a little further ahead.
Look there!
Let's go take a look.
The registration is over there.
Look here.
Done.
Yaya, come on.
Look at whatever you want.
Mom doesn't let me during the day.
That's fine.
Daddy's rules.
Don't tell her. Just between us, okay?
Sit here.
Are you thirsty?
I have something to take care of.
Wait for me here.
I'll be right back, okay?
Okay.
It's 350 with the battery key.
Without it, it's 300.
A 50 discount for cutting the lock.
But it cost 1,500.
This model is five years old.
That's the best I can do.
Five hundred.
Four hundred.
Three hundred, or try somewhere else.
It's your call.
Charge it here.
We don't take bikes anymore,
so anything that looks like a racing bike,
don't bring it here.
We pay more for new bikes,
the carbon fiber ones.
If it's a model 9 or 10,
it's a sure deal.
The easiest way...
Take a hammer,
and one of these, compressed air.
And freeze it.
Then it breaks easily.
Where do you even get that, by the way?
What happened to your bike?
It's broken.
We're going to buy a new one.
How much more do we have to work?
Just a little bit more, okay?
Are you tired?
Hungry?
Where did you get that gum?
I brought it from home this morning.
What if we eat something?
Afterward, we'll go buy a fish.
Okay!
Let's run across. Run!
Quick!
You're smoking again.
It's hard to quit smoking.
So I'm taking it slowly.
What about the bread? Is it good?
I'm not hungry. You eat it.
Come on.
There's one more bite.
Take a big bite.
Come on.
Quick.
Come on.
Follow me.
Daddy, why are we running?
It's cold, this way we stay warm.
Daddy, go slower.
Come on! Cross quickly.
Come on.
Come on.
What's wrong?
Why are you pulling me?
Sorry.
Where are we going?
I saw an old colleague.
I just want to say hello.
Colleague or friend?
What difference does it make?
Colleague and friend.
We'll say hello and then buy the fish.
Remember what I always tell you?
- Be brave.
- Be brave.
The brave win the day.
Are you going to help me work?
Come on.
This way.
Let's catch up to him.
Yaya.
This way.
There are only friends in there.
You don't need to be afraid.
I'm not afraid.
Long time no see, huh?
It really has been a long time.
Can my daughter come in?
Yes.
Yaya.
Thank you.
No photos in here, you hear?
Put that away.
Sit here.
Sit. It's all right.
Here. Look at whatever you want.
I'll be right over there.
I'll be right back.
Wait for me.
Okay?
Are you okay?
I'll be right back.
Right here.
Where's my money?
What?
Where's my money?
Didn't you move?
Do you think I'm stupid?
He said he never received it!
Where's my money?
I don't have it.
Did you gamble it?
No!
Then why are you here?
Where's my money?
My sister has money.
Your sister.
I'm staying with her.
Take me to her.
She'll pay me.
Let's go.
She's going to pay.
Yes.
Slower.
Yaya, let's go.
Give me the phone.
Honey,
did you know your father
and I were roommates?
I gave him his first job in New York.
We renovated fancy houses back then.
- Enough.
- That's how...
Let's go.
Sorry, Wang.
Can you do me a favor?
I have to take care of something.
That's my daughter over there.
Can she stay here for a while?
Can you look after her?
I won't be long.
Thank you, Mrs. Wang.
This is Auntie Wang. A friend of Daddy's.
This is her house.
I need to settle something for Bo Hao.
Stay here and wait for me, okay?
Do what you have to do.
Be good and listen to Auntie Wang.
You won't be long?
Just five minutes.
I think I need to use the bathroom...
There's a bathroom here.
I'll go with you.
I can go by myself.
Are you sure?
All right, then.
When you're done, wait for me here.
Okay?
Almost there. Just a few more floors.
On the fifth floor.
My sister.
You met her years ago.
Remember?
She collapsed in the street two weeks ago.
She had a stroke.
My sister and I...
...our lives...
...I feel like we're cursed.
Bo Hao.
Bo Hao, where is my money?
She's involved with you.
Stop pretending.
Sister?
Ma'am?
Get out of here.
Did you know they charge
for the ambulance?
It's 1,500.
And 3,000 for the hospital bills.
Do you know how much I owe the hospital?
I owe 13,000!
I will pay you.
It was always my intention to pay you!
Is it here?
I had no other choice.
Is it under the bed?
Sister?
I had no other choice.
- You need money.
- So do I.
More than you do.
- Hi, welcome!
- How are you?
Good, and you?
Fine. It's cold.
- We're fine.
- Come in.
- Let's close the door.
- Thank you, thank you.
Right. Are you working with a broker?
Yes. But I think he's just running late.
Well, I'll give a brief
explanation while we wait.
As you can see, it's a historic house.
It has five bedrooms, three bathrooms.
It's 4.6 million dollars,
which, honestly, is a bargain.
This is all I have.
I'll pay you soon.
You have my word.
Yaya.
Where is my daughter?
She was right there.
I told you to look after her!
Yaya!
Yaya!
Yaya!
Hey! Wait!
Wait!
Why did you leave?
I went to the bathroom.
Isn't there a bathroom inside?
It was broken.
You can't just run off like that!
This is New York.
What if you get lost?
What if I can't find you?
I told you to wait inside!
I waited so long I couldn't take it,
and you keep leaving me alone!
Sorry...
It was my fault.
Did you go to the bathroom?
Did you?
Okay, let's go.
Daddy, look.
Where did you find that?
I found it.
Where did you find it?
I don't know.
Is it for me?
Why?
I'm just trying to help you.
Help me?
Help with work.
Daddy doesn't need help.
Okay?
Where did you find that?
Here?
Is this watch yours?
Oh, I...
It's okay.
Because I found it in front of the house.
I think it might be yours or...
Right, thank you.
Sorry.
No problem.
Are you hungry?
Come on.
Thank you.
Soup dumplings are better hot.
Careful. It's very hot.
Aren't you going to eat?
I'm not hungry.
Eat.
Do you see that painting over there?
I paid a lot for someone
to paint it back home.
Do you remember this place?
This was my restaurant.
I remember that painting.
It was very different before.
You know...
We made all kinds of home-cooked food.
Better than Mom's?
Of course.
But don't tell Mom, okay?
Why don't you work here anymore?
I thought this place
would solve everything.
But it only brought more problems.
Let me see that.
Why so many photos?
I don't know...
They're like my memories
that I can hold in my hands.
I like to lay them on the table
and look at them like this.
Daddy?
I also like to move them around.
Like this.
That way it becomes a different story.
Do you need to use the bathroom
before we leave?
Not really.
Let's wash our hands.
We just ate something.
We were looking for a shop
to buy a fish.
We didn't find one.
Yaya is happy.
Don't worry. It's all good.
It's fine. I'll do it.
See you later.
Ready?
This way.
Let's go get your fish.
Really?
I have a friend who can help us.
Yes!
We're painting our nails.
What do you want?
When was the last time you saw Yaya?
She just arrived and wants a fish.
I wanted to know if you could give us one.
I also need to go out for a moment.
Can she pick one for now?
When did they arrive?
This morning.
You came here to ask for a fish?
Yes.
Let's be serious.
Just one fish
as a gift.
I've already said everything I had to say.
- Just one fish.
- Wait.
Ruyi, thank you.
Thank you.
Go look after the girl.
- I'll talk to him.
- Yaya.
Do you remember Uncle and Auntie Yang?
You remember, right?
Auntie said you can pick a fish.
Can I take it?
Can we take it?
Sure, sure.
Come pick one.
Okay.
Let's go.
Watch out.
Come on.
These are my fish.
- I'll be back in 15 minutes.
- Let's talk outside.
Sweetheart,
do you want to feed them?
You know what?
Give them plenty.
These fish are greedy.
Find one you like,
and let me know.
I quit my job last month.
I want that one.
Which one?
That one?
He looks a bit sick.
Don't you want another?
This one needs me more than the others.
Alright, I'll get a box.
And then let's get those nails done.
Do you know how much it
cost us to start over?
Do you know how much I lost?
You hid the truth until the end.
All my money went into the restaurant.
I did everything I could.
I worked like a madman.
Starting a business is always risky.
Can we stop talking about this?
This isn't our home.
Here, we only work for others.
We don't have much, but we live well.
Stop being so stubborn, Lu.
Yang...
I'm so sorry
for everything.
You don't have to return anything.
Take care.
Do you really remember me and your uncle?
Yes.
Who am I?
You ran the restaurant with Dad.
Auntie Ru Yi.
How is that possible?
You were so tiny!
Auntie watched you grow up on video calls.
Sweetheart, did you know that...
I was your dad's first friend in New York?
He was a lot chubbier back then, right?
Don't you remember?
It's because he works too much.
He's so thin.
My God, just skin and bones!
He's busy working every day.
Doing everything by himself.
Thinking he can change everything...
Enough.
When your dad and your
uncle ran the restaurant,
they were inseparable...
...like two peas in a pod.
But now,
I'm stuck with Uncle Yang.
To be honest,
now I miss your father,
after all this time.
Your Uncle Yang
is not like your father.
Your uncle is calm, obedient...
Without any ambition.
But your father is different.
His dreams filled the room.
Until they started to suffocate you.
I just want you to know, honey...
...for people like us,
...we can't change our destiny.
What is meant to be
will come to you.
No matter how big your ambitions are...
You cannot change
what is to come.
No matter how hard you work.
Do you like your nails?
Let's dry them now.
Let go of me!
Let me go!
Let go!
See you tomorrow, Zhang.
See you.
Dad, your jacket.
It's always been there.
Your fish?
What's his name?
Chub-chub.
Chub-chub.
Cute.
Grab your jacket.
Let's go.
Don't tell her.
I can pay you...
...for any damages.
I'm sorry.
We're closed.
The license plate of the car that hit you.
Thank you. Thank you.
Let's take the day...
I can do it.
Are you sure?
Alright, you on your own.
Don't play with the water.
It's from my mom.
I don't know if it'll be
worth much when we trade it...
...but it's something.
I bought some bowls
at the corner store for half price.
A moving discount...
I was surprised.
A couple from Hong Kong.
Good people.
Do you know them?
Are you alright?
I'm fine.
Just tired.
You can talk to me.
I know.
Yaya and I are here now.
You know, in the immigration line today,
I saw a mother with her children.
She was carrying and feeding a newborn
with two small children in her hands.
One woman, three kids.
I admired her. So much courage.
So young...
Alone.
We are two adults and one girl.
We'll make it,
no matter what happens, right?
We're safe and well.
That's the most important thing.
Hi.
Thank you.
Yaya, dinner time.
Dad, dinner time.
Honey,
do you want white or fried rice?
Either is fine.
Fried rice, then.
It smells good.
Come here.
Sit down.
Thank you.
It's so hot in here...
Even the kettle is crying for help.
Help! Help!
Aren't you hungry?
Which is better, this or the dumplings?
What's wrong?
What happened?
Eat.
The heater is perfect.
Why are you standing?
I can't sleep.
Dad?
Yes?
What are you doing?
Nothing... just waiting.
Look.
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