Rain Town (2023) Movie Script

1
Taiping, also known as Rain Town.
We have the highest rainfall here
in all of Malaysia.
Rain is water.
Water is a symbol of prosperity.
If you know how to obtain it, that is.
Otherwise, too much of a good thing
can turn bad too.
Sometimes,
it doesn't rain for months here.
Weather is unpredictable
and people like to take their chances.
That is how "rain-betting" came to exist.
I've always been good at winning.
I believe the only way to be happy in life
is by winning.
You guys lost!
- Why does he always win?
- Hey, it's raining!
It's my lucky day indeed.
Today is my lucky day.
Guys, where are you?
Hurry up!
Afraid of losing? Come on!
What's taking you so long?
Today, I'm going to win!
No way!
I have a new feng shui master.
I'll win it all today!
A new feng shui master?
What happened to the old one?
Kicked the bucket?
Nonsense!
This new one is really good.
Win or lose,
we must continue
the good tradition of rain-betting.
"Good tradition"?!
Lantern making, what Choo used to do,
that's a "good tradition."
This is just a useless pastime
for us bored old people.
- Hey, I'm here!
- Hurry up.
Why are you so late?
Wife didn't give you a "visa" to come out?
She did! I'm here now.
My wife is the best.
Come on, let's start!
Place your bets!
Anytime now.
Mi (mother), how long must I stir?
The mooncake festival is still far off.
Hey. Getting impatient already?
What's the hurry?
Little Sis, please get the golden syrup.
I'm a doctor. I'm very busy, okay?
Mi, we're almost out of golden syrup.
- Is sugar syrup okay?
- Go check out the back.
Sugar syrup is no good.
It will harden the dough.
Making mooncakes is an art.
It's not mooncake anymore
if you do it wrong. Understand?
- This one?
- Yes, correct. Clever girl.
Little Sis, you heard that?
Don't simply change Grandma's recipe.
Making mooncakes is an art.
It's not mooncake anymore
if you do it wrong.
Exactly.
Unless you want the old man to scold you.
Whoa, since when did you two
become my bosses?
Alex Choo, why don't you shut up and help?
I am! Helping to eat.
Yeah, right!
I wonder if Pa will win today.
I told you so.
My new feng shui master was right.
Who knows what dodgy black magic
you're using?
Says who?
The internet.
Pa usually wins.
But sometimes he loses too.
I think he will win today.
I say he'll definitely lose.
Otherwise, he would have predicted when
Little Sis could get married again.
"Again"?
What do you mean "again"?
Enough, Alex. You sound like Pa now.
Please. I'm not like the old man.
He's way worse.
Stop it, you three.
Don't talk about your dad that way.
He does everything for your own good.
I didn't.
Really, Mi? Are you kidding me?
"For our own good"?
That's why Big Brother
can't play music as he wishes.
So much for "our own good."
Am I wrong, though?
Alex.
Here.
Mi?
- I have to go out for a while.
- You're on-call today?
Yes, on-call... for this.
Is Isaac working the night shift?
Have you given any thought to
what we talked about the other day?
What?
Oh, about letting Isaac
play music? No way.
Why?
I've decided Isaac must become a doctor.
Music is a waste of time and energy
and money.
Aileen, please stop spoiling him.
All that music stuff in his room?
It costs money.
I'm going to bed. Turn off the TV.
Hey, you!
You're late every time.
- What's up, brother?
- Mr. Choo!
Hey!
Sorry, brother. Traffic jam.
- Every time.
- Same old, same old.
It's okay.
- Yeah.
- Yes, late and drinks on you.
Which David is this?
David Leong?
Yeah, bro. David Leong.
- He picks David Leong over us.
- David, huh?
I'm sorry, bro.
- There's a demand?
- You sure?
Oh, yes, for sure.
Buy them cheap, refurbish them,
and then resell at a high price.
There's a good profit.
- You're smart.
- That's a businessman.
So, your father knows about this?
Don't worry, it's been settled.
Settled? Are you sure?
Of course I'm sure, bro.
You think I'm scared of that old man?
Hey, Chip, isn't that Ruby?
How's she doing now?
- So sad about her wedding.
- Yeah.
It's all the old man's doing. I heard he
talked to Melvin before the wedding.
He must've said something
to make Melvin go MIA.
- I feel for her.
- Yes, for sure.
- Hi, Ruby.
- Hey, you're here?
Been here a while.
Ruby, your middle brother.
Oh yeah, hanging out with his friends.
He hardly helps with anything at home.
I do everything.
I'm asking you!
I really don't know the details.
It's just a suspicion.
What caused your suspicion?
I bumped into Melvin.
He said the old man made demands
that he couldn't fulfill.
Demands? What demands?
How would I know? Go ask the old man!
I'm asking you!
I really don't know.
I would've told you if I knew.
So useless!
Useless? Who do you mean?!
SIMPANG MARKELilian, how's Lee doing?
My husband has been sickly lately.
Old age, that's why.
We're taking Chinese medicine these days.
- It's really good!
- Yeah?
Yes, the herbs are good!
The older we get,
the less energetic we are.
Take me for example.
How far have we walked just now?
Already I feel so tired.
Hey now. You used to be the track queen.
School champion!
Those were the good times!
Now they're no more.
Now, even going to the loo,
I have to go at a crawl.
Look at this "spare tire" here!
- Me too!
- You too?
How's Choo been lately?
Choo?
Still the same old Choo. He never changes.
Still goes to his rain-betting
and never helps around the house?
He does whatever he wants.
I can't stop him.
I guess there isn't much you can do.
Aileen, I'm heading that way.
I'll see you around.
Okay, send my regards to Lee.
- Let's catch up again soon. Bye-bye.
- Yes, sure. Take care.
We're now being given
more important tasks.
I don't know.
Otherwise,
any Tom, Dick, and Harry
could become a doctor.
Right?
Coming!
I'm going to see my feng shui master.
Want to come along?
There's still time
before rain-betting starts.
Thanks but no thanks.
I don't believe in all that.
Such attitude!
Retired life is so good that
my old lucky bike
is no longer good enough for you, huh?
Don't be silly. I'm waiting for Aileen.
I'm in no rush to go out.
Hey, Dr. Isaac!
Looking good, going somewhere?
Where else? The hospital of course.
Your father has told us so much about you.
I wish my son was half as smart as you.
Once he's done his training,
this family will have a doctor.
Keep it up!
If I get sick in future,
I'll come see you.
Oh, touch wood.
Okay, I'm off.
I have to go, Pa.
See? Isn't it just like I always say?
You make our family and ancestors proud.
See you later, Pa. Okay, bye.
Wow, you bought pau? Nice!
What are you up to, the two of you?
Choo?
Did you talk to Melvin?
No. Who told you?
Yes, yes, I did.
I did meet him.
I wanted to know about his plans.
You know what he said?
He has no long-term plans.
He's not buying a house.
No money in the bank.
He spent all his money on the shop.
Pa!
I knew all that.
He's put all his effort into the bakery.
What about your pau?
I've lost my appetite!
You were a bank clerk, friend.
Yet you were able to marry Miss Taiping.
Otherwise, don't even think about it.
Isaac?
Does your dad know
you went for a music session?
Is that a new song?
I just write, Mi.
You know what it's like, right?
You know, I've been thinking.
I do.
I married your father because
his whole family was so full of culture.
Whereas my own family
was nothing like that.
You can do both.
Complete your housemanship.
And then, after that,
you can keep doing music.
Doctor, I can't breathe!
Mister!
Mister!
Mister!
Is it connected?
Still thinking about Melvin?
No, I'm not.
Melvin and I were fine.
I don't understand why Pa did that.
You know your Pa.
He's made up his mind. He won't back down.
Opening a bakery together.
Is that not a plan?!
Whatever. It's too late now.
He's long gone.
I've given up.
If he truly loves you,
he won't just leave.
You can make it without him.
Old newspapers.
Old newspapers!
Old newspapers.
Just finished your shift?
If I carry on like this,
I don't know if I can graduate.
Pray for Pa to have a softer heart.
And tell him to let me be
a musician, okay?
Tell the old man what?
What's there to talk about?
Alex Choo, what time is it now?
You're just now awake?
- It's too early for you. Go back to bed.
- Shut up.
Mi, I'm hungry.
Go and cook yourself.
- Please bless Alex.
- Mi?
May he wake up earlier.
May he be good and grow up.
Be good and grow up.
Mi? Mi?
- Be good and grow up.
- Mi? Mi?
We have food in the kitchen. Come.
- What do we have?
- Let's see.
Cream crackers again?
I love cream crackers.
I have no idea
what's wrong with our Little Sis.
The old man always wants to control us.
It's not like you don't know Pa.
Don't play with that, I need it for work.
Properly, please.
What's with you?
That's a doctor's life.
Sometimes, I'd rather be you.
Sleeping in every day,
worrying about nothing.
You're wrong. I do have plans, you know?
But those plans are not in Taiping.
What do you mean?
I'm starting a business in Kuala Lumpur.
You're going to KL?
Yes, going to KL.
This reminds me...
My jacket that you borrowed,
has it been washed?
I want it back.
So...
You're leaving me here alone
to deal with Pa, huh?
Don't worry, you have my mental support.
You're such a filial son. You're my idol.
You got Pa's permission to go to KL?
Like I care.
I've made up my mind.
When I make my first million,
I'll sponsor your album.
Nice, huh, brother?
Nice. I'll wait for you.
- Yes, just you wait.
- Yeah.
You only have one jacket?! Cheapskate.
Yes, only one. So?
So go and get a job!
- Get up earlier. Get a job.
- Shut up.
What's wrong now?
Can you stop being so stubborn?
When was I being stubborn?
Everything I do is for their own good.
You made all the decisions.
You were happy making lanterns.
And Mother taught me
how to make mooncakes.
I was very happy.
You mean now you're not happy anymore?
I'm worried about our children.
You're so stubborn.
You control everything.
Making lanterns was my passion.
But Father said, "Work in the bank!"
So, I worked in the bank.
Do you think I had a choice?
That's obvious. Your father was
a "white-ghost" (Caucasian).
You're "half-ghost" (half-Caucasian).
Our children took after you.
What is this?!
So me being a half-Caucasian is
an issue to you now?
I don't know how to raise our children...
You said it, not me.
It's useless talking to you.
You never listen.
Mi, over here!
Mi, why didn't the old man come with you?
Is he so busy?
Please address your father properly.
Father?
Mi, why do your checkup at the clinic?
Why not just ask Big Brother?
Anyway, I prefer a female doctor.
Mi? Did the old man
give you money for petrol?
What did I just say?
Can you loan me some money?
Here.
Thanks, Mi.
Alex, I wanted to tell...
What is it?
I'm starting a business in KL.
Everything's been arranged.
What about Pa?
I will handle him.
How will you manage?
Don't worry. I can take care of myself.
Ruby!
Make a coffee for me.
Here.
Thanks.
Why is this so bitter?
Just like your mother.
Didn't you put in any sugar?
No need for sugar.
You're "sweet" enough already.
Nonsense.
Honestly, if you can't even
make good coffee,
how will you ever get a good man?
Enough already.
Your demands are so high.
Who dares come near me?
Oh, so that's what this is about.
You blame me
for what happened with Melvin.
Ruby...
everything I do is for your own good.
For my own good?
Are you sure, Pa?
You're still young.
You wouldn't understand.
I'm your father.
I have the responsibility
and the right to decide for you.
Once you're older, you'll understand.
When will you learn to respect me
as your father?
When did I ever not respect you?
You went to see Melvin behind my back.
Is that respecting me?
I have the right to do so.
Then what about me?
As long as you're living under my roof...
- What's all this commotion?
- You ask your daughter.
Ruby?
She lacks respect!
Taking after your Western style!
We wasted all that money on her education
when she'll just end up
getting married off anyway!
All this while, you never concerned
yourself with matters around the house.
Now you're retired,
and here we are struggling to survive,
but all you do is rain-betting every day.
If not for your parents' house, we
wouldn't even have a roof over our heads.
I have no clue what's with her lately.
She's gone mad.
She used to have a doting father
who made lots of pretty lanterns
to cheer her up.
But now...
all she has is a disapproving father.
That's why she's mad.
That's absurd. I'm going out.
Choo, wait. I need to talk to you...
Later!
- The boss' daughter is very pretty.
- Really?
Choo. Long time you didn't go upstairs.
Why were you up there today?
What's with you?
"Earthquake" (problem) at home?
Don't be silly.
It's probably because today
is a hot day. No rain.
Don't you worry. As the old saying goes,
"When skies are clear,
the westerly winds will bring rain."
"When it rains, the westerly winds
will bring clear skies."
Meaning, when the time comes,
the rain will follow.
Mi?
Why are you sitting in the dark?
I was waiting for you. How was your day?
As usual. We have more and more patients
but never enough doctors.
I have to do my routine work
and also handle emergencies.
Just hang in there.
That's what Pa said.
Lately, I'm starting
to handle critical cases.
The pressure is just too much.
No.
I'm just worried about you.
Have a good rest, hmm?
I'll go take a shower.
Mi?
Sure you're okay?
There's watercress soup in the kitchen.
I'll bring you some.
Don't bother, Mi.
I'm going to sleep after shower.
Little Sis, please bring me some aspirin.
What's wrong? Not feeling well?
Just a headache.
You're delivering cakes today?
You go on.
The other day,
you went for a checkup at the clinic.
What did the doctor say?
You better go ahead.
There's no need to worry.
I'll be real quick.
Call me if you need anything, okay?
I won't be long.
Bye. Take care.
So, we just trade in the old furniture,
you see?
That's brilliant!
And we can hire part-timers when needed.
Exactly.
Booking and ordering can be done online.
Minimize the storage.
Huge savings on rentals!
It's a great plan, brother!
When can you get here?
I'll be there once I settle things here.
Need some help, gorgeous?
- Well, if you have to ask...
- Come on.
You're moving to KL?
Who told you so?
Many of your friends are my friends too.
Yes, I'm moving to KL
to make my first million.
So, it's true? Pa knows about this?
You'd better tell him.
Otherwise, you'll get an earful from him.
Also, Mi's been unwell lately.
You still want to leave?
Mi? She'll be fine.
She has you and Big Brother.
Pushing everything to me again.
You don't seem concerned at all.
I am. But I have faith in you.
You're the best child, you know?
One million is not enough.
Bring a few more, get it?
As much as you want. No problem.
Why don't you
stay here and help me?
I'll hire you.
Can you even afford me?
Of course I can!
You aren't that expensive!
I'm not cheap!
I'm gonna cost you millions.
Middle Brother is going to KL.
Do you know about it?
What of it? You're here to complain?
I'm not complaining, but...
maybe you can stop him?
Is he serious?
Yes.
You're the eldest. Talk to him.
He won't listen to me.
Little Sis...
Forget it then.
Little Sis.
You're fine, stop worrying.
You'll go with me, right?
I...
gotta go to a meeting.
Besides, I hate hospitals. Bad luck.
I'd rather not.
What meeting, Choo? You're retired.
Old people like us,
the occasional aches and pains,
I get them too.
Don't worry.
Don't wait for me. I'll take a taxi home.
Don't worry, okay?
The drink's too bitter.
I'm off.
What took you so long? Where did you go?
I gave the old lady
a lift to the hospital.
What? You should keep
your beauty queen company.
To places like hospitals? No way.
It's bad luck.
There's so many people there.
I get impatient with all the long queues.
Besides, my son is a doctor there.
He can help if necessary.
I envy you, having a doctor in the family.
Oh, remember that pub near the highway?
Police raided it yesterday.
Many young people got arrested
for doing drugs.
Really?
Is there a new pub?
We can go bhangra (dancing)!
Gurdip! This is serious.
Is dancing all you can think of?
What were those kids thinking?!
Never ever touch drugs! Idiots!
You can't be serious!
I work every day.
I don't get much time to relax.
Relax? You should be more focused!
I'm very focused, Pa.
I'm either working night shifts
or on-call 24 hours.
What's with him?
I wonder too.
Mi, what did the doctor say yesterday?
Nothing. Just told me
to wait for the results.
What results?
It's nothing. I'm just getting old.
- Pain and aches everywhere.
- Come on.
I know you want to help, Mi,
but you should take it easy.
Don't worry so much about me.
I'm okay.
- Who is it?
- Lilian.
Hang on.
Hi, Aunty Lilian?
Yes, yes. I'm ready. I'm on the way now.
I'll see you soon, okay?
- On the way, huh?
- I have to go.
You're getting prettier!
Nah, you're too kind.
- Here, the cakes you ordered.
- Thank you.
Where's your mother? She didn't tag along?
No.
She said she was going
for medical checkups.
How's she doing?
She's still waiting for the results.
Lately, she's been feeling out of sorts.
- I'll see you around.
- Okay.
Doesn't Mi look rather pale?
Hey, Doctor. Did you hear that?
What?
What "what"? Mi is unwell.
Aren't you concerned?
- Why are you talking so loud?
- What?
You're also the same.
Pot calling the kettle black.
What? Who's calling who what?
What were you guys talking about?
So much stress being a doctor.
How do you even manage?
At least I'm not running away to KL.
Shut up.
What? Who's going to KL?
I'm moving to KL.
To start my own business.
What business? What's all this nonsense?
Ruby! You knew too?
Alex.
When were you going to tell me?
I just didn't tell you about my plan.
Big Brother's been hiding things
from you too.
He never stopped playing music
behind your back.
What is your problem, Alex?
Everyone is hiding something from me, huh?
- Ruby? What about you?
- I'm not.
Why are you so angry?
We can't even eat together in peace.
Come, let's eat.
Are you serious?
You're serious, Aileen?
Isaac, what does Stage 3 mean?
Isaac! What does Stage 3 mean?
What is Stage 3?
Yes. Mi. Listen to Big Brother.
Yes, please listen to your son.
He's a doctor.
My friends did it and it messed them up.
All their hair fell off. I don't want it.
Mi, It's different now.
Yes, listen to Big Brother.
Enough! Don't listen to her nonsense!
I don't want to talk about this at dinner.
It's bad luck.
No appetite!
No appetite!
I'm okay.
Come, sit.
Come.
Let's eat.
Mi?
I must go to KL.
You still want to go to KL?
What's wrong with you?
What? As if you're any better than me.
- Mi is sick now.
- What can I do?!
Carry on with your lives.
Don't worry about me.
Mi, look.
A lot of people have had good outcomes
with traditional medicine.
Don't worry. I'll be here for you.
Mi. Don't worry, you'll be fine.
You'll recover for sure.
The old man must be crazy.
He just left, just like that.
And you're just like him.
What are you trying to say?
Mr. Choo?
Mr. Choo Kam Wah?
I'm not buying. No, no.
We have an appointment to meet today.
Yes, that's right.
Just a moment.
Hello? Peter?
The feng shui master is a woman?!
You sure she's good?
Yes?
You better be sure!
Peter, she's rather tall.
Kinda like those ladies
from the Thailand volleyball team.
She's not, right?
Okay then. Sawadeekhap.
- Master, please, come in.
- Yes, sure.
Not bad.
Not bad at all.
Your house isn't bad, Mr. Choo.
Lately, there's been a lot of bad energy.
Please teach me how to banish
the bad energy, Master.
Right, Mr. Choo.
I've studied your birth chart.
- Your fire element is too overpowering.
- Too overpowering.
You lack "water."
- So, what should I do?
- It's very simple.
Take a look here.
You can install an aquarium right there.
- Here?
- Correct.
Keep some fish in it.
If you have the budget, build a pond here.
Keep some Koi fish.
They attract good luck, Mr. Choo.
- Really?
- Really!
What's Pa doing?
There's a woman here.
- Woman? Where?
- There.
If you have more budget,
build a swimming pool...
- Perfect!
- But, I...
Watch your step.
- I'll draw a placement chart for you.
- Oh, thank you.
This is the kitchen.
- How should I address you?
- Suzy.
- Feng-shui master?
- Hi, Mrs. Choo.
No. Get out.
I don't want any of this. Please, leave.
- Mr. Choo, the fire is too strong.
- Out!
- I'd better leave.
- Okay.
- Master Suzy, just a moment.
- Yes?
Oh, thank you.
- Master Suzy, your fee...
- Oh, you don't have to.
- I insist, please take it!
- Good luck to you.
Thank you for coming.
Help us what?
- We need to change our luck.
- Change our luck?
What were you doing carrying her shoes?
Go.
Our neighbors will hear you.
See? The rooster heard you.
Mi?
- Quiet. Quiet.
- Um...
- That's... our dinner.
- Stupid idiot.
I just wanted
to do something good for all of us.
Master Suzy was teaching me
how to bring good luck.
Bring good luck?
What good will that do us?
I understand. I understand how you feel.
But... you never know, right?
If we do as Master Suzy instructed,
maybe your cancer will disappear.
You're insane!
Yes, I understand.
We'll talk tomorrow, okay?
Wait.
Which direction did Master Suzy
say I should be facing?
Here?
No.
Aileen?
- Aunty.
- Yes?
- This one, dry clean.
- Okay.
- Thank you.
- Welcome.
What's so urgent?
What is it?
My friend, Ah Keong, you know him.
His younger brother
took this party drug and now he's ruined.
He got addicted. Even stole
his mother's money to buy drugs.
I found this in the jacket you borrowed.
Is this yours?
I'm asking you. Is this yours?
Give it back.
What is this, Isaac Choo? I'm asking you.
- Why are you taking drugs?
- Give it to me.
Why are you taking drugs? Tell me!
Have you lost your mind?
Why are you taking drugs?
Hey, you! I'm not asking you!
You talk now and I'll slap you!
I tell you now!
I'm telling you to your face!
Yes, I take this daily.
Without it, I can't work.
Are you happy now?
Then get blamed by the family
and your superiors?
If you don't understand, don't be like Pa,
telling me what to do in my life, okay?
If you can't handle being a doctor,
just quit, idiot!
I work so hard as a doctor.
It's Pa! Pa wants me to be a doctor.
When I told Mi, what did she say?
"Go tell Pa."
Now Mi is sick.
It's your life.
You make your own choices.
Do you really think we have a choice?
I need to get back to work.
Big Brother is taking party drugs.
He has admitted it.
Whoa, you're overreacting.
He's a doctor.
He prescribes medicine regularly.
So what if you found some pills on him?
Enough already!
You have never cared about any of us.
Do you even know what we need?
There's no way
that my children would be so stupid
as to take party drugs.
Don't you trust your own brother?
If anything happens to him,
don't come crying to me!
Watch your tone and language, boy.
Remember who you're talking to.
Let me tell you now,
nothing is going to happen.
He's my son. I brought him up.
I'm out of here.
You want to leave? Go!
Go, and don't ever come back!
CHAMPION
Isaac.
Yew Joe.
Had your dinner?
Are you okay?
Go have an early night then.
Do you know what time it is?
Do you remember
what we always used to do?
We'd make mooncakes together.
Of course I remember.
You should be resting. Please?
Your mother is a tough woman.
You said you wanted to bake
for the whole of Taiping.
And I said...
I'm so useless.
I can't do anything right.
I can't do it alone.
Useless? According to whom?
Smart.
Smarter than me.
Not to mention beautiful.
You got that from me.
This family can't do without you.
I can't be without you.
Don't cry, baby.
Brother, where have you been?
I've been calling you all day.
That's not important now.
I'll be meeting some clients
at the casino.
You have any cash on you?
Brother, do you think we print money?
That's my money too.
And you're always late. What the heck?
Like I said, I'm meeting clients.
They have an office
full of furniture for us.
It's a great deal!
What about the money you took last time?
You used it on gambling!
Business is a gamble.
If you can't take the risks,
just let me handle everything.
Are you nuts, Alex?
Go ahead and quit.
Who do you think you are? Time-waster.
Hm? What's wrong?
Come, sit.
Have you guys heard?
There was an incident
at the back alley yesterday.
What incident?
Why were you at the back alley?
No, I heard from people.
The police caught a group of druggies.
All of them?
Some got caught, some got away.
I'll be there right away.
Sorry, got to go.
What's that about?
Pa, I informed Middle Brother,
but I couldn't reach Big Brother.
I'll look after your mother.
You go on home.
What about Big Brother?
He works here. I will find him.
Arrange these one by one,
according to the number.
Note down the dates,
telephone numbers, and illnesses.
- Ah, excuse me, Doctor.
- Yes?
Do you know my son? Dr. Isaac Choo.
I do. What is this about?
His mother is sick.
She's been admitted here.
I tried calling but he didn't answer.
He must be too busy treating patients.
Doctor, can you please page him?
I'm sorry, Mr. Choo.
Dr. Isaac does not work here anymore.
He's been terminated
for almost three months now.
Why?
As far as I know,
he was terminated due to misconduct.
Theft and drug abuse.
I'm sorry, I'm busy.
Mr. Choo!
Please, come with me!
- Hello?
- Little Sis?
I saw your text. On my way back now.
I just got home.
Please go straight to the hospital.
I couldn't get hold of Big Brother.
- Let me know when you get him.
- Okay, sure.
Big Brother!
Big Brother?
Really? You're still asleep?
Mi is in the hospital.
Shit! Big Brother!
Big Brother!
Big Brother!
Come on, get up!
Pa.
Big Brother is unconscious.
He's passed out.
What should I do?
That idiot must've overdosed.
Ruby, call the ambulance. Get help.
Okay.
Your mother is in critical condition.
Her lungs are bleeding.
She's being moved to the ICU.
Come quickly.
I'm in the ambulance.
Big Brother is unconscious.
I told the old man but he was
just too stubborn to believe me.
Now look what's happened!
Mi is in critical condition. I'm scared.
Mi is sick because of the old man!
What do I do?
Listen here, Little Sis. Listen to me.
Everything will be okay.
Mi will be okay. I'll be there soon.
Wait for me. Don't be afraid.
Please, be quick.
Hurry up!
To the left.
Okay. Make it near, make it near.
Good.
Aileen.
Please, don't worry.
You'll be fine.
You'll be just fine.
Please don't worry about us.
Don't worry about Big Brother.
Applause, please.
Your ducky voice has improved somewhat.
Ducky has turned into Chicky now.
Look at you.
Clearly, you haven't given up.
- What? You have a problem with that?
- I don't.
In rehab, you know
what the counselor said to me?
He said, "Isaac, you have quit drugs."
Your counselor must be deaf.
What about you, Middle Brother?
What are your plans now?
When are you off to KL?
Me?
I won't be going to KL.
I've decided to build my business
in Taiping.
A genius like me can succeed anywhere.
Sure, say it louder to convince yourself.
Shut up, you.
Good, then. Stay here and help me.
- Can you afford me?
- Of course I can.
Since it's you,
I'll give you a sibling discount.
- What say you?
- Very well.
- Here, help.
- Come.
All right.
Alex, you're such a cheapskate,
taking money from Little Sis.
I work, I get paid. It's only fair.
- She's your sister.
- Hence the big discount.
You're always such a cheapskate.
What's on your mind?
Nothing.
It was stupid, what I did.
I made all of you so miserable.
I made Little Sis worry.
Fought with you all the time.
And, Pa.
Actually, we all have our own mistakes.
This whole time, Mi was the one
being patient with us.
Don't worry.
I know Mi will forgive us.
She was amazing.
She remained so steadfast
even during the toughest times.
Do you think
Pa thinks about these things too?
Only he knows.
I think...
Mi surely knows too.
- Let me sing a song for you.
- Yes, go on.
Come on, Ducky.
In the dark, without a doubt
We cannot see Little Sis' mooncakes
Without a doubt we cannot hear
Alex's jarring voice
What kind of stupid song is that?
Without a doubt
I can't hear over Alex's deafening voice
Hey!
Little Sis!
Middle Brother.
What are you doing here?
I'm sorry.
Please forgive me.
Let me think about it.
Please, Ruby.
Please forgive me.
Aileen once said to me
that I always seek the perfection
of ideal happiness
and overlook the beauty
in imperfect reality.
I finally understand what she meant.
Winning or losing
does not determine our happiness.
The whisper of forgiveness
is the only way to happiness.
I'm now trying to learn
to make up for the hurt I caused
and the mistakes I made.
It takes effort
to hear the voice of the heart.
It is said that festivities
often make the heart yearn for home.
With the new day,
life begins all over again.
I hope happiness will always
stay with my family
for many, many years to come.