Mumu (2025) Movie Script
Can you tell me what happened that day?
The store's surveillance footage
clearly shows you stealing money.
I guess she has nothing else to say.
Let me out.
My dad is waiting for me.
You have to explain things clearly
before we can let you go.
Still unwilling to talk?
We've brought in
a sign language interpreter before,
but she refused to communicate,
so we haven't been able
to get any answers.
Enough for today.
Can you uncuff her?
It will be easier for her to speak.
If you still refuse to talk...
You know that theft
is a serious crime, right?
Will I go to jail?
Burglary can be punished
by up to three years.
That money was mine.
THAT MONEY WAS MINE
I just took my own wages.
The boss didn't pay me.
What proof do you have
that he owes you wages?
I wanted to quit.
He didn't pay me my final wages.
I didn't steal anything.
I would never do something like that.
We've already asked
the hotpot restaurant manager.
He said she never quit
and instead just took the money
and ran away.
He's not a good person.
HE'S NOT A GOOD PERSON
He is very bad.
You really can't be kind
to people nowadays.
At first, I felt sorry for her,
so I hired her as a vegetable cutter.
She caused me so much trouble
and wasted a lot of food,
but I never deducted her pay.
And now, she dares to accuse me?
Take it easy.
We will definitely investigate
and figure things out, okay?
You know what?
I don't blame some people
for having prejudices against deaf people.
How do you usually communicate with her?
Sign language interpreter.
Usually...
I don't know sign language either.
We just type out words.
Why aren't there any chat records
with the boss on your phone?
He forced me to delete them.
He forced you to delete them?
Why?
What did you two send?
Look, I took the money,
and I don't want my wages anymore.
I just want to sign and go.
You really think you can?
No.
Once you've admitted to a crime,
your life is ruined.
I'll help you.
I'll help you find a lawyer.
I'll also go to court with you.
Okay?
Lawyers are expensive.
You don't know me. Why help me?
I think the deaf girl is innocent.
I hope you can help her out.
I've always been curious.
You're so young,
and you didn't major in sign language.
How come you know so much
about deaf people?
And you care so much.
Is this the girl's dad?
How did you know?
He's deaf too.
He comes here every day and waits.
No matter what I say, he doesn't leave.
Do you know how to recognize
a deaf person at a glance?
How?
I've lived with deaf people
since I was a child.
The way they look
accompanied me throughout my childhood.
Their quiet way of expressing love
is easily overlooked in this noisy world.
But in my heart,
it's worth more than a thousand words.
Just 100.
If you want to do it, do it.
If not, then get out of here.
I said 100, so it's 100.
If you're doing it, do it.
Or else, just leave.
It's 100 now.
It will be 80 in a bit.
I'll do it for 50.
You will do it?
My dad will.
Where is your dad?
This is my dad.
My dad can fix anything.
He can fix air conditioners,
refrigerators,
and anything electrical.
You can do it for 50?
Next time, make sure you ask clearly.
Central air conditioning is different
from home air conditioning.
You said if there is money in it,
we do it.
Hurry up.
Mumu is back.
What's up?
You're not in good condition.
You shouldn't smoke.
Sorry.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
This is delicious.
It's so sweet.
What can you do with such bad luck?
Go away. Do your own thing.
Go study in the room.
Just let her play for a bit. It's fine.
No.
You guys play. Her studies are important.
I don't want to go.
Xiao Ma has it so hard,
being both a mom and a dad.
Language section,
"Appreciation of Ancient Poems."
Hello. What do you see in the picture?
Please try pressing the right one.
Be careful of cavities.
Wild grass on the distant plain.
It withers and grows every year.
Though scorched by wildfire,
the spring breeze revives it again.
They're playing mahjong again.
It's their house.
They play mahjong every day.
It's so noisy.
What are you doing? Cheating?
Look.
Don't fight.
Pay me for my Pure Straight!
What Pure Straight?
My dad has a moped that he never washes
Stop it! Stop it!
What are you playing?
Mumu is here.
Stop fighting, you guys.
Since Mumu is here,
I'll let you off this time.
We'll talk about it later.
Let's dance first.
- You really need to control them.
- We will look into it.
- Officer, it's the same day and night.
- They do this every day. It's so noisy.
My son's grades
have dropped significantly.
Hello, officer.
Hello.
We received a complaint
about your illegal mahjong business.
It's too noisy.
It's seriously disturbing the peace.
Officer, this is my home.
These are all my dad's friends.
They're deaf and can't hear.
If you need anything, just ask me.
Where is your dad then?
Are you her dad?
Why haven't I seen you guys before?
Uncle Four-eyes lets us stay here.
Don't think that I don't know
what you're usually up to.
Mass gambling is illegal.
You know that, right?
I can't hear you.
He said you were gambling.
No, we were practicing calligraphy.
They really take me for a fool.
Hey, kiddo.
Where is your mom?
My mom went to work in another city.
So where do you go to school?
Why don't you go to school?
What did he say?
He asked me why I don't go to school.
Excuse me. Sorry.
- You're finally back.
- Sorry for causing you trouble.
- What's going on here?
- Nothing.
How many times have you said this?
It's a cultural activity.
Does saying sorry solve the problem?
Okay, this is the last time.
Stop saying this is the last time.
You've said that more than once.
It's been taken care of.
- Don't worry.
- Sorry.
Why aren't you going to sleep?
When will Mom come back?
I don't know.
Mom hasn't called me.
When you start going to school,
Mom will call you.
Next week, we'll try to apply to a school.
Schools have already started.
They always kick us out.
I'm not going.
I didn't know you had
to sign up for school ahead of time.
Why do I have to go to school? I'm busy.
Without me,
you can't hear or make money.
But studying is more important.
When you start working, you can
be a lawyer, a doctor, or a teacher.
You can be anyone. Do you get it?
Sooner or later, you have to integrate
into the world of hearing people.
Why?
Because Mom is a hearing person?
Because you are a hearing person.
I've almost forgotten what Mom looks like.
Do I look like her?
No. You look like me.
You're lying.
Your nose is big,
and your eyebrows are thick.
And you're hunchbacked.
I have the face of a movie star!
Mumu.
You've worked hard
raising Mumu alone all these years.
And thank you for not
telling her about our divorce.
I'm back this time
to discuss Mumu's education with you.
She's seven years old.
I want to take her away
and give her a normal life.
Can you understand that?
Give Mumu to you?
Yes, give her to me. Yes.
I am Mumu's mom.
You've remarried. You have another child.
Girls need their moms as they grow up.
- Mumu is a girl.
- Mumu shouldn't suffer with you.
Her future...
She needs...
Write down what you are thinking.
Write it down.
Five years ago, you left.
I left.
- I didn't want Mumu to end up like us.
- I've taken care of Mumu for five years.
No money.
No dignity.
No future.
NO FUTURE
Excuse me.
Please enjoy.
This is the money I earned working abroad.
It's all here.
It's for Mumu.
What do you mean?
It's living expenses for Mumu.
Are you trying to buy Mumu with money?
No, it's the money I earned from working.
- All the money I earned is here.
- Are you buying Mumu with money?
I want to give it to Mumu.
You're using this to buy Mumu.
I'm giving Mumu money for living expenses.
Here's money.
- I can give Mumu a better life.
- So you do want to buy Mumu with money.
Can you?
You let the child live
in a mahjong parlor.
That's not acceptable.
- I want her to have a better life.
- Are you crazy?
I want her to have a good...
You look down on me.
You are still like this.
You never want to communicate
with me properly.
You treat Mumu as your personal property.
You two sign to each other all day long.
You have your own way of communicating.
I want to talk with you two as well.
Why don't you understand me?
I want to...
I want to talk to you properly!
You're forcing me to sue you.
I get it.
The court will assess the income
and financial status of both parents
to ensure the child
can grow up in a stable
and comfortable environment.
A mom is still more attentive
to her child.
No, he's taking care of her pretty well.
He has taken care of Mumu
for five years. Isn't Mumu doing well?
But when Mumu goes to school,
we can't teach her.
Everyone here likes Mumu.
We can all take care of her.
Your ex-wife is going to fight you
for custody. How can you compete?
That's right.
Where will you get the money?
Aren't we trying
to find a solution right now?
You don't want Mumu
to go with her mom, right?
So are you determined to go to court?
Do you know any lawyers?
Do you?
I do.
Didn't Mr. Zhao come?
Why would he come?
He can't interpret anyway.
Grab this.
I've already done my part.
Do you expect me to drive too?
Wait a minute.
You drive.
I know hearing aids are useless for you.
Just put on a show for the police.
Do you know how to drive?
Didn't they say
you were the earliest among the deaf
to get your driver's license?
Your driving is terrible.
Speed up.
Custody was awarded to Mr. Ma
during the divorce.
In principle, it's quite difficult
to overturn that now.
Because the child is
under eight years old,
the court won't give
too much weight to her opinion.
In other words,
even if she expresses a desire
to live with you,
the court may not listen.
So is there really no other way?
Don't worry too much.
As long as no child abuse has taken place,
the court usually won't change the ruling.
I see.
So things aren't that bad, right?
No.
Okay, I'll pass that on.
The lawyer said it will be difficult
for you to win the case.
Why? Mumu and I are very happy together.
What does that matter?
You two sleep in a mahjong parlor.
You don't have a stable income either.
Mumu isn't going to school.
Compared to her mom,
you're definitely going to lose.
If the parent who lives with the child
has a serious illness,
is unable to continue
to raise the child due to a disability,
or abuses the child
and causes serious harm
to the child's physical or mental health,
the court will support a change
in the ruling.
No.
I'll work hard.
I'll give Mumu the best.
I'll make money to send Mumu to school.
How are you going
to make money in such a short time?
I'll try my best. I can do it, really.
What did he say?
Why is he looking at me like that?
Just cooperate with me and nod slightly.
Attorney Chen agrees to help you.
He's experienced in these types of cases.
Really?
Thank you so much.
But the reality is
that Mr. Ma hasn't
been sending his daughter to school,
and their living environment
is quite poor.
We can figure something out here.
Of course, if we go down this road,
it's going to be hurtful.
You need to be prepared for that.
Tell him
that he absolutely cannot live
in the mahjong parlor anymore.
Tell him to find a stable job
as soon as possible.
And then send his daughter
to school right away.
Okay. Thank you, Attorney Chen. Thank you.
Attorney Chen has agreed to help you,
but it will be expensive.
Can you afford it?
How much is it?
HONG JIE, CAN YOU ASK ABOUT HOTEL WORK?
SENDING TO HONG JIE
HONG JIE: POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE,
AND BENEFITS ARE GOOD
BRING MUMU AND MOVE IN HERE!
Between the two of you,
I can only choose one?
Can't I have both a mom and a dad?
I'll behave.
Can't I have both of you
if I go to school?
Why doesn't Mom
want us anymore?
It's not like that. She always wants you.
She...
She just doesn't want me anymore.
You want me to pretend to be your wife?
What are you thinking?
Not my wife. Mumu's mom. Help me.
Please.
Please, help me.
You're the only interpreter I know.
It's too much trouble. I don't do this.
I don't like kids.
I can pay you.
I don't want your money. Get out.
My dad has a moped that he never washes
I taught her ancient poems.
He goes looking for jobs
with lots of balloons tied to his back
He just runs around,
not understanding anything
He still has to rely on my wits
to solve big problems
Okay?
The little water droplet said,
"The lotus leaf is my cradle."
Lying on the lotus leaf,
the little water droplet
blinked its sparkling eyes.
Mumu,
what is three plus two?
We can do
addition and subtraction under 100.
Mumu,
do you like drawing whales?
Who taught you to draw?
She probably got it from me.
Yes, she seems to have artistic talent.
Mumu,
can you answer my question?
Mumu,
let's recite a poem for the teacher.
My daughter is very smart.
She can recite more than ten poems.
Just recite the one you're best at.
Hurry up.
Is her speech a little...
She has no problem speaking.
She's like a little chatterbox at home.
She talks a lot.
She's probably
just a little nervous today.
But if she doesn't speak at all,
we can't really assess her.
Maybe you should try another school.
I'm sorry,
I have to get ready for class.
What happened?
She didn't speak.
Ma'am.
All these years...
All these years,
he has been raising the child alone.
It has been quite difficult.
As you know, he's deaf.
He hasn't had much formal schooling.
But he hopes his daughter
can have an education
and grow up like a normal child.
He can't hear Mumu's voice,
so he can only memorize every poem
and the mouth shape of every word.
And then he checks her poems word by word.
He even records Mumu reciting poems
and asks others to listen to them
so they can tell him
if she recited them correctly.
Get the recording pen.
- He recorded Mumu--
- Wild grass on the distant plain.
It withers and grows every year.
Though scorched by wildfire,
the spring breeze revives it again.
Sweet fragrance invades the ancient road.
Fresh green meets the ruined city.
Another farewell to a noble youth,
the grass grows thick with parting sorrow.
How much can you earn from your new job?
Attorney Chen is waiting.
Soon. Just wait a little longer.
Hurry up.
The court won't wait for you.
What's a lawsuit?
There is a judge who will decide
whether you live with me or Mom.
I don't want others to decide
who I will be with.
I don't want others to decide either.
Are you happy living with me?
Unhappy?
I'm happy.
Even though you have a lot of flaws,
you're a good dad.
If we have to go to court,
I'll tell the judge
that I want to live with you.
Really?
If I go back on my word, I'm a piglet.
Pig, pig, pig.
Pig, pig, pig.
This is for when she goes to school.
This is to keep her healthy.
You must study hard.
Listen to your dad. I love you.
You must study well.
Don't bring Mumu back again.
Live well and remember us.
- Remember us.
- Remember us.
Have a safe journey.
Is this your car?
It's cool, right?
Did you buy it yourself?
Where did you get the money?
It's a used car.
Mr. Zhao gave it to me.
We're going to do big business together.
We're partners.
Get down.
Mumu.
You've grown taller. You're so pretty now.
You still can't afford a cochlear implant?
I'm getting old, so it's harder
to make money now.
Mumu can't run around.
- She can't. Remember that.
- I'll remember.
You went to sleep late last night.
You're going to be late now, aren't you?
You didn't get up early either.
Don't sign at school. Remember?
Mumu.
Come here.
It's your first day of school.
Are you nervous?
A gift for starting school.
It's for you. Do you like it?
Come here.
Let's give a warm welcome
to our new classmate.
Hello, everyone. My name is Mumu.
Today, I'd like
to introduce a new colleague, Xiao Ma.
He's a bit special.
He has a hearing impairment.
I'm Xiao Ma.
I'm very happy to meet everyone.
So, what do you like to do, Mumu?
I like...
I like...
I like looking out the window.
I also like helping my dad count money.
I also like playing mahjong.
- Welcome.
- Welcome.
- Happy.
- Happy.
- Good friend.
- Good friend.
- Handsome.
- Handsome.
You have to remember to knock a lot.
Anyone who has seen the ocean,
please raise your hand.
So many of you have seen it!
Okay, put your hands down.
The little pigeon is talking.
I didn't ask you to clean the room.
Can you teach me sign language?
This is "okay."
Pretty.
Sorry,
I'm late.
Say goodbye to your classmate.
Bye-bye.
Bye-bye.
Hong Jie.
TIME STATIONERY SHOP
We used to work together.
I was bullied.
So many people were watching,
but only he stood up for me.
He fought with someone
and got a scar from it.
He was good to me.
And he could always make me laugh.
I just wanted to be with him.
I didn't think
that being deaf and mute was a problem.
I could learn sign language.
That's right.
But Mumu is a healthy child.
After Mumu was born, she never talked.
Xiao Ma always signed to her,
so she talked less and less.
I was really anxious.
So later on, I purposely didn't sign.
And I didn't let Mumu sign either,
I only allowed her to speak.
Xiao Ma would argue with me.
I would argue with him too.
Whenever I came home,
no one talked to me.
Never mind.
Anyway, when we got divorced, we agreed
that I would take care of Mumu
when she started school.
I have the means now.
I also want
to give her the best life.
Hong Jie,
I don't want to go to court.
I really don't.
Where are we going?
Mumu is still waiting for me.
Look over there.
Four-eyes.
Stop.
Stop the car. There has been a car crash.
Did you see it clearly?
See what?
Didn't you promise me before?
That you would do whatever I said.
Do what?
Cause a car accident?
You won't be held responsible
if you crash.
The car has insurance.
You just need to make the angle
of the crash look natural.
Has Four-eyes always
been doing this for you?
If you agree,
I'll help you pay the lawyer's fees.
Are you okay?
Take it.
Is this what you meant by big business?
Is this what you've been doing?
It's okay.
He's my friend.
Hurry up.
Who doesn't want to live a good life?
Do you understand?
I want to live
better than a normal person.
How many times have you been late
or left early?
How many part-time jobs
do you have anyway?
I'M IN TROUBLE AND NEED MONEY
I need money too, you know?
How many complaints
do you get every month?
And
I've been taking good care of you.
You're living in the dormitory
with your daughter.
I knew but didn't say anything.
Hurry up and find a place
to live within the month.
Don't let your daughter
have nowhere to sleep.
Do you understand?
You're a dad.
Please help me.
It's hard for me to find a job.
- Please.
- No, don't gesture like that.
No, there's no need to write.
I can't understand what you're saying.
And you can't hear what I'm saying either.
I have a boss too. I can't help, okay?
DAUGHTER
NEXT MONTH, DAUGHTER, DORMITORY
DAUGHTER, DORMITORY
Car accidents are still dangerous.
Be careful not to get hurt.
How much does it pay?
2,000.
Have you seen my dad?
Isn't he at work?
Have you seen my dad?
Where did you go?
Did you have a bad dream?
What did you dream about?
I dreamt that you didn't want me anymore.
No.
Silly.
Whose is this?
I haven't seen you wear it before.
I bought you a hamburger.
Go upstairs.
Here.
Xiao Ma, there you are. Sit down.
Attorney Chen. You know him.
Lao Liu. You've met him.
He's from the insurance company.
Come here and sit down.
I want to learn sign language too.
But I'm too clumsy
and can't remember the signs.
But it doesn't affect our communication.
I specially invited Attorney Chen today.
He said he wants
to help you with a custody lawsuit.
We know you're a good dad.
We were all very moved by your story.
Can I win the lawsuit?
Well...
Mr. Chen is our old friend.
I know very well what he's capable of.
He will definitely
win the lawsuit for you.
No rush, no rush.
Attorney Chen said
that the court needs you
to provide proof of assets.
What is proof of assets?
It's to prove that you have the money
to support your daughter.
How much money is needed?
Probably at least 500,000.
Around 500,000.
500,000?
I'll take care of the money.
I can transfer a car to you
to prove it's your property.
Why are you helping me?
We're in this together.
Your business is my business.
As long as we make money together
and work together,
that's all that matters.
It's that simple.
Come on.
I can tell you
just how much I can make
from your last car accident.
Six figures.
For a classic luxury car like that,
parts are very hard to find.
The insurance company
will value it highly.
When it's sent to our shop,
we replace the parts with cheaper ones
and make a profit off the difference.
Do you understand?
Business is hard these days,
and I have so many brothers to support,
so I have to come up with something.
When we make money, we'll split it.
I promise.
It won't take long
before the number
in your proof of assets is true.
Do I have to keep crashing cars?
Yes.
Are the drivers you hire all deaf?
Not necessarily.
But deaf people have a natural advantage.
No one cares about how you drive.
No need to interpret the last sentence.
Aren't we breaking the law by doing this?
Thanks to me,
everyone has been fine, right?
Be careful.
They said you didn't
crash hard enough this time.
It won't be easy
to claim an insurance payout.
I need to make money.
Give me another car.
For Dad!
Dad has been sleeping a lot recently.
Does he work at night?
No.
He's already very tired during the day.
You fell asleep again.
What do you do at night?
This is the sound of you sleeping.
Does it sound bad?
It sounds nice.
Sounds
nice.
Sounds nice.
Sounds
nice.
Can you describe a nice sound?
It's as sweet as ice cream.
It's like a summer breeze.
Breeze.
What is this?
This is a gift from Linlin.
It can make whale sounds.
I saw on TV that whales don't make sounds.
Its good friends can hear it.
If you blow it, I can hear you.
I'll do it with you.
My biggest regret
is that I can't hear your voice.
Your voice must be
the world's most beautiful sound.
Sounds
nice.
Sounds
nice.
Xiao Ma.
Where's my money? Give it to me.
What's wrong?
Where's my money? Give it to me.
The deposit certificate is very important.
Aren't there still three days left?
Let's finish the job first.
What's the rush?
- Wait a little longer.
- I go to court in three days.
- Don't worry.
- My daughter is very important to me.
Tell him not to be sloppy this time.
Make sure to total the car in one go.
That way it won't be suspicious.
Help me translate. What is he saying?
He wants to get the deposit certificate.
Do I need to teach you that?
Tell him.
As long as he crashes this car,
we'll definitely give him
the deposit certificate.
You've gone soft.
If you want the deposit certificate,
go all the way with this crash.
Xiao Ma!
Get out of the way, Xiao Ma!
Have you treated her?
Calm down.
Is there an interpreter?
A family member who can speak?
A family member who can speak?
A family member who can speak?
CONTACTS
MUMU'S MOM
Doctor, I'm the child's mom.
How is Mumu doing now?
All the necessary tests
have been completed.
The child has
no obvious external injuries.
She just won't speak.
She won't speak?
She should be able to speak.
She has always been able to speak.
She may have been temporarily speechless
due to the shock.
But we can't be sure yet.
Go home and monitor her.
Mumu.
It's okay. Don't worry.
Mumu, come here.
Does it hurt anywhere?
Doctor, are there any other tests
to be done now?
If she doesn't feel any discomfort,
you can go home.
Come back anytime
if there are any changes.
Okay, thank you.
Is she okay?
Don't touch me!
I'm taking her home.
You...
I'll see you in court.
This is Mumu's previous living environment
at her dad's house.
We can see that it is extremely terrible.
She should not be raised
by such an irresponsible dad.
It's best that her mom takes care of her.
DEFENDANT,
DEFENDANT'S LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE
What does the defendant have to say?
He's asking to see Mumu.
I don't agree to it.
He is currently unable
to protect my daughter.
I think letting him see Mumu right now
will only cause more harm to the child.
Defendant, what is your purpose
in seeing Mumu?
He wants to see what Mumu says.
Mumu isn't speaking now.
Mumu can't speak now.
- Don't you know who caused this?
- Plaintiff.
Please get a hold of yourself.
I believe
that the defendant would not
intentionally harm Mumu.
Given the defendant's
special circumstances,
the court can arrange
for both parties to be present
to see Mumu.
However, the defendant needs to understand
that since Mumu is
currently under eight years old,
her personal wishes
will generally not
affect the custody ruling.
Little girl, do you want
to live with your mom?
Or do you want to live with your dad?
Are you sure?
Why is it raining so hard?
It was fine when we got here.
When are you going to New Zealand?
We're leaving next week.
Let's have a dinner party
before you leave.
Okay, let's make it this weekend.
Let's go, Mumu.
It's raining hard. Get in the car quickly.
Let's go.
Zou Jie, I'll show Mr. Wang around.
Feel free to look around.
She only bought the furniture
a few years ago.
Basically, they've been abroad
for the past few years,
so the furniture hasn't seen much use.
Actually, you can keep them all.
She's very generous.
When they leave,
she'll leave everything to you.
What do you think?
Isn't New Zealand beautiful?
Mom. Her mom.
Mumu,
we're going to move abroad soon.
Your little brother went
to say goodbye to Grandpa.
You'll stay
in your little brother's room for now.
Your little brother is Uncle's child.
We'll be a family from now on.
But Mumu,
you're my only child.
IS MUMU TALKING YET?
MA
Mumu,
can you say something?
I'm very worried.
I'm still a little worried.
Mumu still won't speak.
How will she go to school there?
Our main priority now
is to give her a good environment.
She needs to interact with kids her age.
When I grow up, I'll protect you.
What are you blowing on?
I can hear.
I really can hear.
I hear Mumu's voice.
It sounds nice.
It's true. Believe me.
Have you been possessed?
I was wrong.
After I see Mumu tomorrow,
I'll turn myself in.
You've lost your mind.
If you want to die,
don't take me down with you.
You ungrateful jerk.
Mumu has already withdrawn
from the school.
Didn't you know?
The flight is this afternoon.
Mumu.
Mumu, Mumu, Mumu!
- Mumu.
- Mumu!
Come here.
Okay, stop screaming. Your sister is here.
Hanhan, slow down.
Xiao Ma!
Mumu.
Dad, I'm sorry.
I'm not abandoning you.
Don't be angry with me.
No, I was wrong.
I let you down.
I don't want to go abroad.
I want to be with you forever.
No, you have to go abroad.
It's for your future.
I'm happy this is happening.
Listen to your mom. Be careful.
When I'm gone, don't make money like that.
Don't drive anymore.
Don't worry about me, silly.
I want to meet.
That door. Meet there.
Cheer up.
Xiaojing, don't let her go over there.
It's almost time to board.
It's cold over there.
Do you have any thick clothes?
That's him.
Stop!
Mumu!
Grab him!
Catch him!
Mumu!
Cuff him! Quickly!
Mumu!
Mumu!
Step back.
Mumu!
Let go of my dad!
Let go of my dad!
Let go of my dad!
Let go!
Let go of my dad!
Let go of my dad!
Let go!
Let go of my dad!
My dad is a good person!
My dad is the best dad in the world!
Let go of my dad!
Let go of my dad!
Our city has apprehended a criminal ring
involved in insurance fraud.
According to a suspect's confession,
in order to turn a profit
on high insurance premiums,
the drivers would wear protective suits
or wrap themselves in quilts,
drive a vehicle prepared in advance,
and deliberately cause
single-vehicle
or double-vehicle accidents,
and then claim compensation
from the insurance company,
profiting from it.
Profits could reach
hundreds of thousands of yuan each time.
This fraud ring
even formed a complete industry chain.
In this insurance fraud case,
deaf individuals were also involved.
One police officer was injured
during an arrest.
The behavior was heinous.
THE CITY SOLVES
A MAJOR INSURANCE FRAUD CASE
If I stay with him,
he will die.
He got into this mess all because of me.
It would be better if I weren't here.
It's not like that.
Baby.
Baby,
it's not like that.
PROSECUTOR
DEFENSE
INTERPRETER
Xiao Ma.
Xiao Ma.
Xiao Ma.
It's okay.
The case was completed
by the Wanping District PSB,
Yujiang Municipality.
The defendants, Ma Da,
Zhao Liang, Li Mei,
Chen Zhicheng, Zhou Sixi,
Liu Shenghan,
and Xiao Tongrong,
are suspected of insurance fraud.
Do you have any objections
to the accusations?
The defendant has something to say.
He says he pleads guilty.
At that time, my mom
had found a very good lawyer for my dad.
I was young.
They were afraid
I would never see my dad again,
so the court specially allowed me
to attend the hearing.
I thought my dad would be fine.
But there were so many crimes
that he didn't commit
that he pleaded guilty to.
Why?
ENFORCE THE LAW IMPARTIALLY
I want to see a lawyer.
- Don't move.
- I didn't commit any crimes.
- I want to see a lawyer.
- Don't move.
- I want to see a lawyer!
- Don't move!
- Confess to all the crimes.
- Don't move! Behave!
Don't move.
- Otherwise, you'll never
- Don't move!
see your daughter again.
- I'm innocent.
- Stay still.
What are you doing? Don't move!
My buddies outside know your daughter.
He says he did it all by himself.
- No!
- No!
Order in the court!
Nobody else was involved.
Quiet.
Quiet. Sit down.
The judicial panel
will question each defendant separately.
Defendant Ma Da,
all the vehicles you used
to fake traffic accidents
and commit insurance fraud
came from Xitian Auto Shop.
Do you have any objections?
No objections.
Was it the auto shop owner, Zhao Liang,
who instructed you?
No.
Are you sure?
When you drove those cars away,
didn't the auto shop people know about it?
Yes.
Are you stupid?
Don't admit to something you didn't do!
What is your relationship
with defendant Zhao Liang?
Employer-employee relationship.
What was your job at the car shop?
Sales.
All the cars at my shop were for sale.
One day, Xiao Ma came to borrow a car,
saying he wanted
to take it out for a spin.
So I lent one to him.
Do you know the defendant Ma Da?
Yes.
Were you aware he was causing accidents
to commit insurance fraud?
I admit I covered for him
because I pitied him.
He is a disabled person.
But I didn't expect him
to become bolder later on.
I didn't know.
Next, the public prosecutor
will present evidence to the court
regarding the criminal facts alleged
in the indictment.
The evidence proves
that defendant Ma Da resisted arrest
and poses a great personal danger.
While monitoring defendant Ma Da,
the police found
that he was loitering
near his daughter's school and residence.
Sometimes, he even followed her
to and from school.
His intentions were unclear.
He recently lost custody of his daughter.
The police were worried
that he might make a move on her
or even harm her on impulse,
so they acted quickly.
During the arrest, defendant Ma Da
clearly resisted arrest
and assaulted the police.
What is assaulting the police?
What is resisting arrest?
It means your dad didn't want
to be arrested,
and he hit the police.
No, he just wanted to see me.
- I know.
- Defendant Ma Da.
Do you have any objections to the evidence
alleged in the indictment?
No.
Through further investigation,
we have determined
that the defendant began committing crimes
while living with his daughter.
He even caused an insurance fraud accident
while his daughter was in the vehicle.
What dad would
endanger his daughter's life?
Faced with such an irresponsible dad,
his hearing impairment is not
worthy of sympathy.
We request the court
to judge according to law.
You're lying! My dad isn't like that!
- The gallery must not talk.
- My dad has never hurt me!
He is the best dad in the world!
He has never hurt me!
- The bailiff shall maintain order.
- He is the best dad in the world!
- The gallery shall be seated.
- He is the best dad!
- Mumu!
- Comply with court discipline.
- Mumu!
- Dad!
Dad!
- I'm fine. Hurry and go back.
- Let me go! Dad, tell them!
- That's my daughter! Let me go!
- I'm calling a recess.
Let go of my dad!
Order!
Dad, tell them you're not like that!
Please, Your Honor.
The bailiff shall escort the defendant
to await trial.
Order!
- Please, Your Honor.
- Dad!
- I plead guilty. Just sentence me.
- Auntie, please help my dad!
Auntie, please help my dad!
Let go of my dad!
- Mumu!
- Let go of my dad!
This isn't right.
Auntie, help him!
I lied!
I lied.
I knew all about the insurance fraud
and car accidents.
Xiao Ma is the driver I found.
I know sign language.
I purposely learned it
because deaf people are obedient
and easy to deceive.
You can make them do whatever you want.
We arranged everything.
Xiao Ma knows nothing about it.
Were the fake deposit certificates
and vehicle transfers for Ma Da
all handled by you?
What exactly was your deal?
We tricked him.
Then why did he plead guilty?
Because he just wanted
to protect his daughter.
Your Honor,
I saw
Zhao Liang threaten Xiao Ma
in sign language before the session.
- You're lying!
- I'm not!
- Stop. Don't move.
- I want to report something!
There are two more of Zhao Liang's people
in the fifth row!
Arrest them!
Mumu is safe.
Don't be so silly anymore.
Court proceedings will now resume.
Do you have any objections
to defendant Li Mei's statement?
No.
Has Zhao Liang ever threatened you?
Yes.
Do you know that what you did was a crime?
Yes.
Do you have any additional statements?
DEFENDANI committed a crime.
I'm sorry.
I made a mistake.
I am deaf.
I have a kind daughter.
I work hard
to give Mumu the best life.
- But it's really hard.
- But it's really hard.
- I can only smile at others.
- I can only smile at others.
But others don't understand me.
Fortunately, Mumu can translate for me.
I thought
that as long as we hid
in our own world, it would be enough.
But her mom wanted to take Mumu abroad.
I was afraid.
I was afraid I'd never see Mumu again.
But I shouldn't have kept her by my side
to be my ears.
I was too selfish.
Mumu, you have to be yourself
and grow up well.
I don't deserve to be your dad.
Lately, I've been wondering
why I can't hear
and why I can't speak.
I really want to hear your voice.
Your voice must be
the best sound in the world.
Sounds
nice.
Sounds
nice.
Li Mei's testimony
helped reduce his sentence a lot.
But the case involved too much money.
In the end, he was sentenced to six years.
I know it's tough
for deaf people to be heard,
but deaf people should have a fair trial.
Trust me.
I will help your voices be heard.
Okay?
Can secretly recorded videos
also be used as evidence?
Her WeChat chat records can be evidence.
But you forced her to delete them.
Don't talk nonsense.
What chat evidence?
Can the data be recovered?
It should be no problem.
The technicians are working on it.
Officer, I felt sorry for her,
so I gave her this job.
I also pity her,
which is why I cared about her.
You already owe her three months' salary.
That's a fact, right?
She suddenly wanted to leave.
She was doing a good job.
Why would she leave?
I think these deaf-mutes
must be missing something in their brains!
Watch your attitude.
They're not deaf-mutes.
They just can't hear.
They're not mute.
Please call them deaf or hearing-impaired.
And do you really understand deaf people?
Do you know
how afraid they are of our world
because they can't hear?
Your behavior is exactly
what she is afraid of.
Let's get this straight.
I'm not the criminal.
She's the criminal!
We wake up every day,
go out, eat, go to work,
ask the boss for our salary,
and protect ourselves
from harm and humiliation.
These are the most basic things
for a normal person.
But did you know that for a deaf person,
they need to put in a hundred
or a thousand times more effort
and may still fall short?
Just to get up every day
and face the world,
they have to muster a lot of courage.
When they encounter problems,
they may even feel abandoned
and excluded by society.
So deaf people are very tolerant.
You are the one
who pushed such a tolerant girl
to the police station.
You even tried to land her in prison!
Can you live with yourself?
We are now going to question you
about the alleged sexual harassment
of a female employee.
Please cooperate.
I will notify you
as soon as I have any news.
Please do.
You haven't told me yet.
How can I recognize a deaf person
at a glance?
When you walk into a place,
deaf people will smile at you
the first moment they see you.
Im Zong Jie.
Im a deaf fashion model.
I finally received the admission letter
from my dream university.
I believe that hard work will be rewarded.
Keep on going!
We cant hear,
but our handmade crafts can speak.
They can convey happiness and warmth.
Isnt it pretty?
Thank you for your kind help.
I hope the exam goes smoothly.
Im always optimistic,
embracing every dawn with a smile.
Care equally for every disabled person
and build a better tomorrow together.
Marry me?
Yes.
Can you introduce yourself to everyone?
Hello, everyone.
Im Meng Jun.
How do you read this?
Tomato.
Louder.
Tomato!
Your hearing loss
isnt congenital but acquired.
Acquired hearing loss.
Hearing loss caused by a fever.
You're my biological child.
Of course I want you.
No matter what, I still want you.
Trick or treat.
Give me a red envelope.
Oops, I made a mistake.
I have family who love me,
friends who love me,
classmates who love me,
and many sisters who love me.
I finally saw my dad.
Hes coming to take us home.
Take a break.
The store's surveillance footage
clearly shows you stealing money.
I guess she has nothing else to say.
Let me out.
My dad is waiting for me.
You have to explain things clearly
before we can let you go.
Still unwilling to talk?
We've brought in
a sign language interpreter before,
but she refused to communicate,
so we haven't been able
to get any answers.
Enough for today.
Can you uncuff her?
It will be easier for her to speak.
If you still refuse to talk...
You know that theft
is a serious crime, right?
Will I go to jail?
Burglary can be punished
by up to three years.
That money was mine.
THAT MONEY WAS MINE
I just took my own wages.
The boss didn't pay me.
What proof do you have
that he owes you wages?
I wanted to quit.
He didn't pay me my final wages.
I didn't steal anything.
I would never do something like that.
We've already asked
the hotpot restaurant manager.
He said she never quit
and instead just took the money
and ran away.
He's not a good person.
HE'S NOT A GOOD PERSON
He is very bad.
You really can't be kind
to people nowadays.
At first, I felt sorry for her,
so I hired her as a vegetable cutter.
She caused me so much trouble
and wasted a lot of food,
but I never deducted her pay.
And now, she dares to accuse me?
Take it easy.
We will definitely investigate
and figure things out, okay?
You know what?
I don't blame some people
for having prejudices against deaf people.
How do you usually communicate with her?
Sign language interpreter.
Usually...
I don't know sign language either.
We just type out words.
Why aren't there any chat records
with the boss on your phone?
He forced me to delete them.
He forced you to delete them?
Why?
What did you two send?
Look, I took the money,
and I don't want my wages anymore.
I just want to sign and go.
You really think you can?
No.
Once you've admitted to a crime,
your life is ruined.
I'll help you.
I'll help you find a lawyer.
I'll also go to court with you.
Okay?
Lawyers are expensive.
You don't know me. Why help me?
I think the deaf girl is innocent.
I hope you can help her out.
I've always been curious.
You're so young,
and you didn't major in sign language.
How come you know so much
about deaf people?
And you care so much.
Is this the girl's dad?
How did you know?
He's deaf too.
He comes here every day and waits.
No matter what I say, he doesn't leave.
Do you know how to recognize
a deaf person at a glance?
How?
I've lived with deaf people
since I was a child.
The way they look
accompanied me throughout my childhood.
Their quiet way of expressing love
is easily overlooked in this noisy world.
But in my heart,
it's worth more than a thousand words.
Just 100.
If you want to do it, do it.
If not, then get out of here.
I said 100, so it's 100.
If you're doing it, do it.
Or else, just leave.
It's 100 now.
It will be 80 in a bit.
I'll do it for 50.
You will do it?
My dad will.
Where is your dad?
This is my dad.
My dad can fix anything.
He can fix air conditioners,
refrigerators,
and anything electrical.
You can do it for 50?
Next time, make sure you ask clearly.
Central air conditioning is different
from home air conditioning.
You said if there is money in it,
we do it.
Hurry up.
Mumu is back.
What's up?
You're not in good condition.
You shouldn't smoke.
Sorry.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
This is delicious.
It's so sweet.
What can you do with such bad luck?
Go away. Do your own thing.
Go study in the room.
Just let her play for a bit. It's fine.
No.
You guys play. Her studies are important.
I don't want to go.
Xiao Ma has it so hard,
being both a mom and a dad.
Language section,
"Appreciation of Ancient Poems."
Hello. What do you see in the picture?
Please try pressing the right one.
Be careful of cavities.
Wild grass on the distant plain.
It withers and grows every year.
Though scorched by wildfire,
the spring breeze revives it again.
They're playing mahjong again.
It's their house.
They play mahjong every day.
It's so noisy.
What are you doing? Cheating?
Look.
Don't fight.
Pay me for my Pure Straight!
What Pure Straight?
My dad has a moped that he never washes
Stop it! Stop it!
What are you playing?
Mumu is here.
Stop fighting, you guys.
Since Mumu is here,
I'll let you off this time.
We'll talk about it later.
Let's dance first.
- You really need to control them.
- We will look into it.
- Officer, it's the same day and night.
- They do this every day. It's so noisy.
My son's grades
have dropped significantly.
Hello, officer.
Hello.
We received a complaint
about your illegal mahjong business.
It's too noisy.
It's seriously disturbing the peace.
Officer, this is my home.
These are all my dad's friends.
They're deaf and can't hear.
If you need anything, just ask me.
Where is your dad then?
Are you her dad?
Why haven't I seen you guys before?
Uncle Four-eyes lets us stay here.
Don't think that I don't know
what you're usually up to.
Mass gambling is illegal.
You know that, right?
I can't hear you.
He said you were gambling.
No, we were practicing calligraphy.
They really take me for a fool.
Hey, kiddo.
Where is your mom?
My mom went to work in another city.
So where do you go to school?
Why don't you go to school?
What did he say?
He asked me why I don't go to school.
Excuse me. Sorry.
- You're finally back.
- Sorry for causing you trouble.
- What's going on here?
- Nothing.
How many times have you said this?
It's a cultural activity.
Does saying sorry solve the problem?
Okay, this is the last time.
Stop saying this is the last time.
You've said that more than once.
It's been taken care of.
- Don't worry.
- Sorry.
Why aren't you going to sleep?
When will Mom come back?
I don't know.
Mom hasn't called me.
When you start going to school,
Mom will call you.
Next week, we'll try to apply to a school.
Schools have already started.
They always kick us out.
I'm not going.
I didn't know you had
to sign up for school ahead of time.
Why do I have to go to school? I'm busy.
Without me,
you can't hear or make money.
But studying is more important.
When you start working, you can
be a lawyer, a doctor, or a teacher.
You can be anyone. Do you get it?
Sooner or later, you have to integrate
into the world of hearing people.
Why?
Because Mom is a hearing person?
Because you are a hearing person.
I've almost forgotten what Mom looks like.
Do I look like her?
No. You look like me.
You're lying.
Your nose is big,
and your eyebrows are thick.
And you're hunchbacked.
I have the face of a movie star!
Mumu.
You've worked hard
raising Mumu alone all these years.
And thank you for not
telling her about our divorce.
I'm back this time
to discuss Mumu's education with you.
She's seven years old.
I want to take her away
and give her a normal life.
Can you understand that?
Give Mumu to you?
Yes, give her to me. Yes.
I am Mumu's mom.
You've remarried. You have another child.
Girls need their moms as they grow up.
- Mumu is a girl.
- Mumu shouldn't suffer with you.
Her future...
She needs...
Write down what you are thinking.
Write it down.
Five years ago, you left.
I left.
- I didn't want Mumu to end up like us.
- I've taken care of Mumu for five years.
No money.
No dignity.
No future.
NO FUTURE
Excuse me.
Please enjoy.
This is the money I earned working abroad.
It's all here.
It's for Mumu.
What do you mean?
It's living expenses for Mumu.
Are you trying to buy Mumu with money?
No, it's the money I earned from working.
- All the money I earned is here.
- Are you buying Mumu with money?
I want to give it to Mumu.
You're using this to buy Mumu.
I'm giving Mumu money for living expenses.
Here's money.
- I can give Mumu a better life.
- So you do want to buy Mumu with money.
Can you?
You let the child live
in a mahjong parlor.
That's not acceptable.
- I want her to have a better life.
- Are you crazy?
I want her to have a good...
You look down on me.
You are still like this.
You never want to communicate
with me properly.
You treat Mumu as your personal property.
You two sign to each other all day long.
You have your own way of communicating.
I want to talk with you two as well.
Why don't you understand me?
I want to...
I want to talk to you properly!
You're forcing me to sue you.
I get it.
The court will assess the income
and financial status of both parents
to ensure the child
can grow up in a stable
and comfortable environment.
A mom is still more attentive
to her child.
No, he's taking care of her pretty well.
He has taken care of Mumu
for five years. Isn't Mumu doing well?
But when Mumu goes to school,
we can't teach her.
Everyone here likes Mumu.
We can all take care of her.
Your ex-wife is going to fight you
for custody. How can you compete?
That's right.
Where will you get the money?
Aren't we trying
to find a solution right now?
You don't want Mumu
to go with her mom, right?
So are you determined to go to court?
Do you know any lawyers?
Do you?
I do.
Didn't Mr. Zhao come?
Why would he come?
He can't interpret anyway.
Grab this.
I've already done my part.
Do you expect me to drive too?
Wait a minute.
You drive.
I know hearing aids are useless for you.
Just put on a show for the police.
Do you know how to drive?
Didn't they say
you were the earliest among the deaf
to get your driver's license?
Your driving is terrible.
Speed up.
Custody was awarded to Mr. Ma
during the divorce.
In principle, it's quite difficult
to overturn that now.
Because the child is
under eight years old,
the court won't give
too much weight to her opinion.
In other words,
even if she expresses a desire
to live with you,
the court may not listen.
So is there really no other way?
Don't worry too much.
As long as no child abuse has taken place,
the court usually won't change the ruling.
I see.
So things aren't that bad, right?
No.
Okay, I'll pass that on.
The lawyer said it will be difficult
for you to win the case.
Why? Mumu and I are very happy together.
What does that matter?
You two sleep in a mahjong parlor.
You don't have a stable income either.
Mumu isn't going to school.
Compared to her mom,
you're definitely going to lose.
If the parent who lives with the child
has a serious illness,
is unable to continue
to raise the child due to a disability,
or abuses the child
and causes serious harm
to the child's physical or mental health,
the court will support a change
in the ruling.
No.
I'll work hard.
I'll give Mumu the best.
I'll make money to send Mumu to school.
How are you going
to make money in such a short time?
I'll try my best. I can do it, really.
What did he say?
Why is he looking at me like that?
Just cooperate with me and nod slightly.
Attorney Chen agrees to help you.
He's experienced in these types of cases.
Really?
Thank you so much.
But the reality is
that Mr. Ma hasn't
been sending his daughter to school,
and their living environment
is quite poor.
We can figure something out here.
Of course, if we go down this road,
it's going to be hurtful.
You need to be prepared for that.
Tell him
that he absolutely cannot live
in the mahjong parlor anymore.
Tell him to find a stable job
as soon as possible.
And then send his daughter
to school right away.
Okay. Thank you, Attorney Chen. Thank you.
Attorney Chen has agreed to help you,
but it will be expensive.
Can you afford it?
How much is it?
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BRING MUMU AND MOVE IN HERE!
Between the two of you,
I can only choose one?
Can't I have both a mom and a dad?
I'll behave.
Can't I have both of you
if I go to school?
Why doesn't Mom
want us anymore?
It's not like that. She always wants you.
She...
She just doesn't want me anymore.
You want me to pretend to be your wife?
What are you thinking?
Not my wife. Mumu's mom. Help me.
Please.
Please, help me.
You're the only interpreter I know.
It's too much trouble. I don't do this.
I don't like kids.
I can pay you.
I don't want your money. Get out.
My dad has a moped that he never washes
I taught her ancient poems.
He goes looking for jobs
with lots of balloons tied to his back
He just runs around,
not understanding anything
He still has to rely on my wits
to solve big problems
Okay?
The little water droplet said,
"The lotus leaf is my cradle."
Lying on the lotus leaf,
the little water droplet
blinked its sparkling eyes.
Mumu,
what is three plus two?
We can do
addition and subtraction under 100.
Mumu,
do you like drawing whales?
Who taught you to draw?
She probably got it from me.
Yes, she seems to have artistic talent.
Mumu,
can you answer my question?
Mumu,
let's recite a poem for the teacher.
My daughter is very smart.
She can recite more than ten poems.
Just recite the one you're best at.
Hurry up.
Is her speech a little...
She has no problem speaking.
She's like a little chatterbox at home.
She talks a lot.
She's probably
just a little nervous today.
But if she doesn't speak at all,
we can't really assess her.
Maybe you should try another school.
I'm sorry,
I have to get ready for class.
What happened?
She didn't speak.
Ma'am.
All these years...
All these years,
he has been raising the child alone.
It has been quite difficult.
As you know, he's deaf.
He hasn't had much formal schooling.
But he hopes his daughter
can have an education
and grow up like a normal child.
He can't hear Mumu's voice,
so he can only memorize every poem
and the mouth shape of every word.
And then he checks her poems word by word.
He even records Mumu reciting poems
and asks others to listen to them
so they can tell him
if she recited them correctly.
Get the recording pen.
- He recorded Mumu--
- Wild grass on the distant plain.
It withers and grows every year.
Though scorched by wildfire,
the spring breeze revives it again.
Sweet fragrance invades the ancient road.
Fresh green meets the ruined city.
Another farewell to a noble youth,
the grass grows thick with parting sorrow.
How much can you earn from your new job?
Attorney Chen is waiting.
Soon. Just wait a little longer.
Hurry up.
The court won't wait for you.
What's a lawsuit?
There is a judge who will decide
whether you live with me or Mom.
I don't want others to decide
who I will be with.
I don't want others to decide either.
Are you happy living with me?
Unhappy?
I'm happy.
Even though you have a lot of flaws,
you're a good dad.
If we have to go to court,
I'll tell the judge
that I want to live with you.
Really?
If I go back on my word, I'm a piglet.
Pig, pig, pig.
Pig, pig, pig.
This is for when she goes to school.
This is to keep her healthy.
You must study hard.
Listen to your dad. I love you.
You must study well.
Don't bring Mumu back again.
Live well and remember us.
- Remember us.
- Remember us.
Have a safe journey.
Is this your car?
It's cool, right?
Did you buy it yourself?
Where did you get the money?
It's a used car.
Mr. Zhao gave it to me.
We're going to do big business together.
We're partners.
Get down.
Mumu.
You've grown taller. You're so pretty now.
You still can't afford a cochlear implant?
I'm getting old, so it's harder
to make money now.
Mumu can't run around.
- She can't. Remember that.
- I'll remember.
You went to sleep late last night.
You're going to be late now, aren't you?
You didn't get up early either.
Don't sign at school. Remember?
Mumu.
Come here.
It's your first day of school.
Are you nervous?
A gift for starting school.
It's for you. Do you like it?
Come here.
Let's give a warm welcome
to our new classmate.
Hello, everyone. My name is Mumu.
Today, I'd like
to introduce a new colleague, Xiao Ma.
He's a bit special.
He has a hearing impairment.
I'm Xiao Ma.
I'm very happy to meet everyone.
So, what do you like to do, Mumu?
I like...
I like...
I like looking out the window.
I also like helping my dad count money.
I also like playing mahjong.
- Welcome.
- Welcome.
- Happy.
- Happy.
- Good friend.
- Good friend.
- Handsome.
- Handsome.
You have to remember to knock a lot.
Anyone who has seen the ocean,
please raise your hand.
So many of you have seen it!
Okay, put your hands down.
The little pigeon is talking.
I didn't ask you to clean the room.
Can you teach me sign language?
This is "okay."
Pretty.
Sorry,
I'm late.
Say goodbye to your classmate.
Bye-bye.
Bye-bye.
Hong Jie.
TIME STATIONERY SHOP
We used to work together.
I was bullied.
So many people were watching,
but only he stood up for me.
He fought with someone
and got a scar from it.
He was good to me.
And he could always make me laugh.
I just wanted to be with him.
I didn't think
that being deaf and mute was a problem.
I could learn sign language.
That's right.
But Mumu is a healthy child.
After Mumu was born, she never talked.
Xiao Ma always signed to her,
so she talked less and less.
I was really anxious.
So later on, I purposely didn't sign.
And I didn't let Mumu sign either,
I only allowed her to speak.
Xiao Ma would argue with me.
I would argue with him too.
Whenever I came home,
no one talked to me.
Never mind.
Anyway, when we got divorced, we agreed
that I would take care of Mumu
when she started school.
I have the means now.
I also want
to give her the best life.
Hong Jie,
I don't want to go to court.
I really don't.
Where are we going?
Mumu is still waiting for me.
Look over there.
Four-eyes.
Stop.
Stop the car. There has been a car crash.
Did you see it clearly?
See what?
Didn't you promise me before?
That you would do whatever I said.
Do what?
Cause a car accident?
You won't be held responsible
if you crash.
The car has insurance.
You just need to make the angle
of the crash look natural.
Has Four-eyes always
been doing this for you?
If you agree,
I'll help you pay the lawyer's fees.
Are you okay?
Take it.
Is this what you meant by big business?
Is this what you've been doing?
It's okay.
He's my friend.
Hurry up.
Who doesn't want to live a good life?
Do you understand?
I want to live
better than a normal person.
How many times have you been late
or left early?
How many part-time jobs
do you have anyway?
I'M IN TROUBLE AND NEED MONEY
I need money too, you know?
How many complaints
do you get every month?
And
I've been taking good care of you.
You're living in the dormitory
with your daughter.
I knew but didn't say anything.
Hurry up and find a place
to live within the month.
Don't let your daughter
have nowhere to sleep.
Do you understand?
You're a dad.
Please help me.
It's hard for me to find a job.
- Please.
- No, don't gesture like that.
No, there's no need to write.
I can't understand what you're saying.
And you can't hear what I'm saying either.
I have a boss too. I can't help, okay?
DAUGHTER
NEXT MONTH, DAUGHTER, DORMITORY
DAUGHTER, DORMITORY
Car accidents are still dangerous.
Be careful not to get hurt.
How much does it pay?
2,000.
Have you seen my dad?
Isn't he at work?
Have you seen my dad?
Where did you go?
Did you have a bad dream?
What did you dream about?
I dreamt that you didn't want me anymore.
No.
Silly.
Whose is this?
I haven't seen you wear it before.
I bought you a hamburger.
Go upstairs.
Here.
Xiao Ma, there you are. Sit down.
Attorney Chen. You know him.
Lao Liu. You've met him.
He's from the insurance company.
Come here and sit down.
I want to learn sign language too.
But I'm too clumsy
and can't remember the signs.
But it doesn't affect our communication.
I specially invited Attorney Chen today.
He said he wants
to help you with a custody lawsuit.
We know you're a good dad.
We were all very moved by your story.
Can I win the lawsuit?
Well...
Mr. Chen is our old friend.
I know very well what he's capable of.
He will definitely
win the lawsuit for you.
No rush, no rush.
Attorney Chen said
that the court needs you
to provide proof of assets.
What is proof of assets?
It's to prove that you have the money
to support your daughter.
How much money is needed?
Probably at least 500,000.
Around 500,000.
500,000?
I'll take care of the money.
I can transfer a car to you
to prove it's your property.
Why are you helping me?
We're in this together.
Your business is my business.
As long as we make money together
and work together,
that's all that matters.
It's that simple.
Come on.
I can tell you
just how much I can make
from your last car accident.
Six figures.
For a classic luxury car like that,
parts are very hard to find.
The insurance company
will value it highly.
When it's sent to our shop,
we replace the parts with cheaper ones
and make a profit off the difference.
Do you understand?
Business is hard these days,
and I have so many brothers to support,
so I have to come up with something.
When we make money, we'll split it.
I promise.
It won't take long
before the number
in your proof of assets is true.
Do I have to keep crashing cars?
Yes.
Are the drivers you hire all deaf?
Not necessarily.
But deaf people have a natural advantage.
No one cares about how you drive.
No need to interpret the last sentence.
Aren't we breaking the law by doing this?
Thanks to me,
everyone has been fine, right?
Be careful.
They said you didn't
crash hard enough this time.
It won't be easy
to claim an insurance payout.
I need to make money.
Give me another car.
For Dad!
Dad has been sleeping a lot recently.
Does he work at night?
No.
He's already very tired during the day.
You fell asleep again.
What do you do at night?
This is the sound of you sleeping.
Does it sound bad?
It sounds nice.
Sounds
nice.
Sounds nice.
Sounds
nice.
Can you describe a nice sound?
It's as sweet as ice cream.
It's like a summer breeze.
Breeze.
What is this?
This is a gift from Linlin.
It can make whale sounds.
I saw on TV that whales don't make sounds.
Its good friends can hear it.
If you blow it, I can hear you.
I'll do it with you.
My biggest regret
is that I can't hear your voice.
Your voice must be
the world's most beautiful sound.
Sounds
nice.
Sounds
nice.
Xiao Ma.
Where's my money? Give it to me.
What's wrong?
Where's my money? Give it to me.
The deposit certificate is very important.
Aren't there still three days left?
Let's finish the job first.
What's the rush?
- Wait a little longer.
- I go to court in three days.
- Don't worry.
- My daughter is very important to me.
Tell him not to be sloppy this time.
Make sure to total the car in one go.
That way it won't be suspicious.
Help me translate. What is he saying?
He wants to get the deposit certificate.
Do I need to teach you that?
Tell him.
As long as he crashes this car,
we'll definitely give him
the deposit certificate.
You've gone soft.
If you want the deposit certificate,
go all the way with this crash.
Xiao Ma!
Get out of the way, Xiao Ma!
Have you treated her?
Calm down.
Is there an interpreter?
A family member who can speak?
A family member who can speak?
A family member who can speak?
CONTACTS
MUMU'S MOM
Doctor, I'm the child's mom.
How is Mumu doing now?
All the necessary tests
have been completed.
The child has
no obvious external injuries.
She just won't speak.
She won't speak?
She should be able to speak.
She has always been able to speak.
She may have been temporarily speechless
due to the shock.
But we can't be sure yet.
Go home and monitor her.
Mumu.
It's okay. Don't worry.
Mumu, come here.
Does it hurt anywhere?
Doctor, are there any other tests
to be done now?
If she doesn't feel any discomfort,
you can go home.
Come back anytime
if there are any changes.
Okay, thank you.
Is she okay?
Don't touch me!
I'm taking her home.
You...
I'll see you in court.
This is Mumu's previous living environment
at her dad's house.
We can see that it is extremely terrible.
She should not be raised
by such an irresponsible dad.
It's best that her mom takes care of her.
DEFENDANT,
DEFENDANT'S LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE
What does the defendant have to say?
He's asking to see Mumu.
I don't agree to it.
He is currently unable
to protect my daughter.
I think letting him see Mumu right now
will only cause more harm to the child.
Defendant, what is your purpose
in seeing Mumu?
He wants to see what Mumu says.
Mumu isn't speaking now.
Mumu can't speak now.
- Don't you know who caused this?
- Plaintiff.
Please get a hold of yourself.
I believe
that the defendant would not
intentionally harm Mumu.
Given the defendant's
special circumstances,
the court can arrange
for both parties to be present
to see Mumu.
However, the defendant needs to understand
that since Mumu is
currently under eight years old,
her personal wishes
will generally not
affect the custody ruling.
Little girl, do you want
to live with your mom?
Or do you want to live with your dad?
Are you sure?
Why is it raining so hard?
It was fine when we got here.
When are you going to New Zealand?
We're leaving next week.
Let's have a dinner party
before you leave.
Okay, let's make it this weekend.
Let's go, Mumu.
It's raining hard. Get in the car quickly.
Let's go.
Zou Jie, I'll show Mr. Wang around.
Feel free to look around.
She only bought the furniture
a few years ago.
Basically, they've been abroad
for the past few years,
so the furniture hasn't seen much use.
Actually, you can keep them all.
She's very generous.
When they leave,
she'll leave everything to you.
What do you think?
Isn't New Zealand beautiful?
Mom. Her mom.
Mumu,
we're going to move abroad soon.
Your little brother went
to say goodbye to Grandpa.
You'll stay
in your little brother's room for now.
Your little brother is Uncle's child.
We'll be a family from now on.
But Mumu,
you're my only child.
IS MUMU TALKING YET?
MA
Mumu,
can you say something?
I'm very worried.
I'm still a little worried.
Mumu still won't speak.
How will she go to school there?
Our main priority now
is to give her a good environment.
She needs to interact with kids her age.
When I grow up, I'll protect you.
What are you blowing on?
I can hear.
I really can hear.
I hear Mumu's voice.
It sounds nice.
It's true. Believe me.
Have you been possessed?
I was wrong.
After I see Mumu tomorrow,
I'll turn myself in.
You've lost your mind.
If you want to die,
don't take me down with you.
You ungrateful jerk.
Mumu has already withdrawn
from the school.
Didn't you know?
The flight is this afternoon.
Mumu.
Mumu, Mumu, Mumu!
- Mumu.
- Mumu!
Come here.
Okay, stop screaming. Your sister is here.
Hanhan, slow down.
Xiao Ma!
Mumu.
Dad, I'm sorry.
I'm not abandoning you.
Don't be angry with me.
No, I was wrong.
I let you down.
I don't want to go abroad.
I want to be with you forever.
No, you have to go abroad.
It's for your future.
I'm happy this is happening.
Listen to your mom. Be careful.
When I'm gone, don't make money like that.
Don't drive anymore.
Don't worry about me, silly.
I want to meet.
That door. Meet there.
Cheer up.
Xiaojing, don't let her go over there.
It's almost time to board.
It's cold over there.
Do you have any thick clothes?
That's him.
Stop!
Mumu!
Grab him!
Catch him!
Mumu!
Cuff him! Quickly!
Mumu!
Mumu!
Step back.
Mumu!
Let go of my dad!
Let go of my dad!
Let go of my dad!
Let go!
Let go of my dad!
Let go of my dad!
Let go!
Let go of my dad!
My dad is a good person!
My dad is the best dad in the world!
Let go of my dad!
Let go of my dad!
Our city has apprehended a criminal ring
involved in insurance fraud.
According to a suspect's confession,
in order to turn a profit
on high insurance premiums,
the drivers would wear protective suits
or wrap themselves in quilts,
drive a vehicle prepared in advance,
and deliberately cause
single-vehicle
or double-vehicle accidents,
and then claim compensation
from the insurance company,
profiting from it.
Profits could reach
hundreds of thousands of yuan each time.
This fraud ring
even formed a complete industry chain.
In this insurance fraud case,
deaf individuals were also involved.
One police officer was injured
during an arrest.
The behavior was heinous.
THE CITY SOLVES
A MAJOR INSURANCE FRAUD CASE
If I stay with him,
he will die.
He got into this mess all because of me.
It would be better if I weren't here.
It's not like that.
Baby.
Baby,
it's not like that.
PROSECUTOR
DEFENSE
INTERPRETER
Xiao Ma.
Xiao Ma.
Xiao Ma.
It's okay.
The case was completed
by the Wanping District PSB,
Yujiang Municipality.
The defendants, Ma Da,
Zhao Liang, Li Mei,
Chen Zhicheng, Zhou Sixi,
Liu Shenghan,
and Xiao Tongrong,
are suspected of insurance fraud.
Do you have any objections
to the accusations?
The defendant has something to say.
He says he pleads guilty.
At that time, my mom
had found a very good lawyer for my dad.
I was young.
They were afraid
I would never see my dad again,
so the court specially allowed me
to attend the hearing.
I thought my dad would be fine.
But there were so many crimes
that he didn't commit
that he pleaded guilty to.
Why?
ENFORCE THE LAW IMPARTIALLY
I want to see a lawyer.
- Don't move.
- I didn't commit any crimes.
- I want to see a lawyer.
- Don't move.
- I want to see a lawyer!
- Don't move!
- Confess to all the crimes.
- Don't move! Behave!
Don't move.
- Otherwise, you'll never
- Don't move!
see your daughter again.
- I'm innocent.
- Stay still.
What are you doing? Don't move!
My buddies outside know your daughter.
He says he did it all by himself.
- No!
- No!
Order in the court!
Nobody else was involved.
Quiet.
Quiet. Sit down.
The judicial panel
will question each defendant separately.
Defendant Ma Da,
all the vehicles you used
to fake traffic accidents
and commit insurance fraud
came from Xitian Auto Shop.
Do you have any objections?
No objections.
Was it the auto shop owner, Zhao Liang,
who instructed you?
No.
Are you sure?
When you drove those cars away,
didn't the auto shop people know about it?
Yes.
Are you stupid?
Don't admit to something you didn't do!
What is your relationship
with defendant Zhao Liang?
Employer-employee relationship.
What was your job at the car shop?
Sales.
All the cars at my shop were for sale.
One day, Xiao Ma came to borrow a car,
saying he wanted
to take it out for a spin.
So I lent one to him.
Do you know the defendant Ma Da?
Yes.
Were you aware he was causing accidents
to commit insurance fraud?
I admit I covered for him
because I pitied him.
He is a disabled person.
But I didn't expect him
to become bolder later on.
I didn't know.
Next, the public prosecutor
will present evidence to the court
regarding the criminal facts alleged
in the indictment.
The evidence proves
that defendant Ma Da resisted arrest
and poses a great personal danger.
While monitoring defendant Ma Da,
the police found
that he was loitering
near his daughter's school and residence.
Sometimes, he even followed her
to and from school.
His intentions were unclear.
He recently lost custody of his daughter.
The police were worried
that he might make a move on her
or even harm her on impulse,
so they acted quickly.
During the arrest, defendant Ma Da
clearly resisted arrest
and assaulted the police.
What is assaulting the police?
What is resisting arrest?
It means your dad didn't want
to be arrested,
and he hit the police.
No, he just wanted to see me.
- I know.
- Defendant Ma Da.
Do you have any objections to the evidence
alleged in the indictment?
No.
Through further investigation,
we have determined
that the defendant began committing crimes
while living with his daughter.
He even caused an insurance fraud accident
while his daughter was in the vehicle.
What dad would
endanger his daughter's life?
Faced with such an irresponsible dad,
his hearing impairment is not
worthy of sympathy.
We request the court
to judge according to law.
You're lying! My dad isn't like that!
- The gallery must not talk.
- My dad has never hurt me!
He is the best dad in the world!
He has never hurt me!
- The bailiff shall maintain order.
- He is the best dad in the world!
- The gallery shall be seated.
- He is the best dad!
- Mumu!
- Comply with court discipline.
- Mumu!
- Dad!
Dad!
- I'm fine. Hurry and go back.
- Let me go! Dad, tell them!
- That's my daughter! Let me go!
- I'm calling a recess.
Let go of my dad!
Order!
Dad, tell them you're not like that!
Please, Your Honor.
The bailiff shall escort the defendant
to await trial.
Order!
- Please, Your Honor.
- Dad!
- I plead guilty. Just sentence me.
- Auntie, please help my dad!
Auntie, please help my dad!
Let go of my dad!
- Mumu!
- Let go of my dad!
This isn't right.
Auntie, help him!
I lied!
I lied.
I knew all about the insurance fraud
and car accidents.
Xiao Ma is the driver I found.
I know sign language.
I purposely learned it
because deaf people are obedient
and easy to deceive.
You can make them do whatever you want.
We arranged everything.
Xiao Ma knows nothing about it.
Were the fake deposit certificates
and vehicle transfers for Ma Da
all handled by you?
What exactly was your deal?
We tricked him.
Then why did he plead guilty?
Because he just wanted
to protect his daughter.
Your Honor,
I saw
Zhao Liang threaten Xiao Ma
in sign language before the session.
- You're lying!
- I'm not!
- Stop. Don't move.
- I want to report something!
There are two more of Zhao Liang's people
in the fifth row!
Arrest them!
Mumu is safe.
Don't be so silly anymore.
Court proceedings will now resume.
Do you have any objections
to defendant Li Mei's statement?
No.
Has Zhao Liang ever threatened you?
Yes.
Do you know that what you did was a crime?
Yes.
Do you have any additional statements?
DEFENDANI committed a crime.
I'm sorry.
I made a mistake.
I am deaf.
I have a kind daughter.
I work hard
to give Mumu the best life.
- But it's really hard.
- But it's really hard.
- I can only smile at others.
- I can only smile at others.
But others don't understand me.
Fortunately, Mumu can translate for me.
I thought
that as long as we hid
in our own world, it would be enough.
But her mom wanted to take Mumu abroad.
I was afraid.
I was afraid I'd never see Mumu again.
But I shouldn't have kept her by my side
to be my ears.
I was too selfish.
Mumu, you have to be yourself
and grow up well.
I don't deserve to be your dad.
Lately, I've been wondering
why I can't hear
and why I can't speak.
I really want to hear your voice.
Your voice must be
the best sound in the world.
Sounds
nice.
Sounds
nice.
Li Mei's testimony
helped reduce his sentence a lot.
But the case involved too much money.
In the end, he was sentenced to six years.
I know it's tough
for deaf people to be heard,
but deaf people should have a fair trial.
Trust me.
I will help your voices be heard.
Okay?
Can secretly recorded videos
also be used as evidence?
Her WeChat chat records can be evidence.
But you forced her to delete them.
Don't talk nonsense.
What chat evidence?
Can the data be recovered?
It should be no problem.
The technicians are working on it.
Officer, I felt sorry for her,
so I gave her this job.
I also pity her,
which is why I cared about her.
You already owe her three months' salary.
That's a fact, right?
She suddenly wanted to leave.
She was doing a good job.
Why would she leave?
I think these deaf-mutes
must be missing something in their brains!
Watch your attitude.
They're not deaf-mutes.
They just can't hear.
They're not mute.
Please call them deaf or hearing-impaired.
And do you really understand deaf people?
Do you know
how afraid they are of our world
because they can't hear?
Your behavior is exactly
what she is afraid of.
Let's get this straight.
I'm not the criminal.
She's the criminal!
We wake up every day,
go out, eat, go to work,
ask the boss for our salary,
and protect ourselves
from harm and humiliation.
These are the most basic things
for a normal person.
But did you know that for a deaf person,
they need to put in a hundred
or a thousand times more effort
and may still fall short?
Just to get up every day
and face the world,
they have to muster a lot of courage.
When they encounter problems,
they may even feel abandoned
and excluded by society.
So deaf people are very tolerant.
You are the one
who pushed such a tolerant girl
to the police station.
You even tried to land her in prison!
Can you live with yourself?
We are now going to question you
about the alleged sexual harassment
of a female employee.
Please cooperate.
I will notify you
as soon as I have any news.
Please do.
You haven't told me yet.
How can I recognize a deaf person
at a glance?
When you walk into a place,
deaf people will smile at you
the first moment they see you.
Im Zong Jie.
Im a deaf fashion model.
I finally received the admission letter
from my dream university.
I believe that hard work will be rewarded.
Keep on going!
We cant hear,
but our handmade crafts can speak.
They can convey happiness and warmth.
Isnt it pretty?
Thank you for your kind help.
I hope the exam goes smoothly.
Im always optimistic,
embracing every dawn with a smile.
Care equally for every disabled person
and build a better tomorrow together.
Marry me?
Yes.
Can you introduce yourself to everyone?
Hello, everyone.
Im Meng Jun.
How do you read this?
Tomato.
Louder.
Tomato!
Your hearing loss
isnt congenital but acquired.
Acquired hearing loss.
Hearing loss caused by a fever.
You're my biological child.
Of course I want you.
No matter what, I still want you.
Trick or treat.
Give me a red envelope.
Oops, I made a mistake.
I have family who love me,
friends who love me,
classmates who love me,
and many sisters who love me.
I finally saw my dad.
Hes coming to take us home.
Take a break.