The Dumpling Queen (2025) Movie Script

Hey, mom.
You two got it?
Yeah.
Alright, let me teach you two.
Shape it this way so it's round.
This one here,
take this as the filling.
Pinch the middle,
squeeze the sides.
Looks nice, doesn't it? Like a gold ingot.
It does!
Your grandmother taught me this.
Now I'm passing it down to you.
He said he was coming back
to Qingdao to pick them up,
and then he says Shanghai,
and then Guangzhou.
And now he's asking her
to go all the way to Shenzhen
with two kids in tow?
That seems irresponsible.
The four of them
being together means more than anything.
Always talking about money.
It smells so good!
Smells good?
How can it smell good
when we haven't even mixed the filling?
How can you two smell so well?
Nose like dogs.
It takes one to know one.
Enough, you two.
Pup.
Mom. Always sweet-talking.
You go rest.
Mix it up.
It's the smell of home.
Come on,
let's give a toast,
and cheers.
Here, have some dumplings!
Eat it while it's warm.
Mom, it's only June,
are we celebrating New Years early?
I want my lucky money then.
What do you mean lucky money?
This is for your no-more-talking money.
To hold your tongue.
When you get to your in-laws,
don't step out of line.
You have to listen to them.
Why do I have to listen to her?
When he's here,
he listens to everything you say.
The way I am,
I am a reasonable person.
If my mother-in-law makes a good point,
I'll go along with her.
Don't give me that.
Hey, Auntie.
Auntie Auntie Yingzi!
Sit, Yingzi.
I thought you weren't coming.
Of course I'd come.
Gao Wei's cousin Yang Jing got married
last year and moved to Hong Kong.
If you and Hanzhou
plan to stay for sometime,
you can go to her.
Only our Yingzi can be so
considerate.
Safe travel.
Here.
The next train to Guangzhou
will leave in 5 minutes.
Please wait by the platform to board.
Bei Bei, hold my hand.
Hold my hand.
Here.
Mom, what is this place?
We're at Lowu.
The next train to Guangzhou
will leave in 5 minutes.
Please wait by the platform to board.
Hanzhou!
Dad's here.
Say hi to your dad.
Dad!
It's been four years.
You've grown so tall!
Bei Bei, say hi to your father.
Dad!
My mother came, too.
Mother.
Hi, Grandma.
Hanzhou didn't tell me you were coming.
You must be tired.
Don't call me your mother-in-law yet.
I came because of Hanzhou.
I had to come and talk to you in person.
Hanzhou did not commit bigamy in Thailand.
It was my idea.
He married Yue Hua legitimately,
and they gave birth to a son.
It's a Chaozhou wife's duty
to extend the blood line.
If you are reasonable to understand,
then you can call me mother.
When my father passed away,
I promised him a son,
so I married Yue Hua.
He's now...
one and a half year old.
We can take you there now.
All this time,
why didn't you tell me in those letters?
Why didn't you tell me?
Hanzhou's father has his business
and lives in Thailand.
Under Thai law, it's his legal right
to have more than one concubine.
That's why I paid to
get the three of you here.
Are we clear?
Don't you speak Mandarin?
Why are you suddenly speaking Cantonese?
I do whatever I want, right?
You listen carefully.
You're just a mainlander.
Just because you gave birth to two girls,
doesn't make you good enough
to be with Hanzhou.
Things are different now.
Mother.
Hanzhou married Yue Hua legally.
She's willing to put up with you.
You should be thanking her.
Come or not,
think on your own,
and decide on your own.
She didn't mean it that way.
I'll take you to Cheung
Chau for a few days.
Look it's like Qingdao, right?
Dad, what is that?
That smells so good, dad!
Yeah, let's have mom cook that for us.
In with dumplings,
out with noodles.
When you get there,
remember to get yourself a bowl of noodles.
I like our dumplings better.
Mom.
Good girl.
Dad, mom's dumplings are really delicious.
Have some vinegar.
Little dumpling, with two pointy ends.
Big spoons and small bowls.
Bringing dumplings to my mom and dad.
We are such a happy family.
Let's eat.
Have some more.
Hanzhou,
I need to talk to you.
Let's not go to Thailand.
The four of us can
start a life in Hong Kong.
I asked you
if you were coming to Thailand.
You said yes.
I've arranged everything.
Mother had to smooth things out
with Yue Hua.
We used to talk,
and now you only do what your mom says?
You do the same with your mom.
The day after Peng Peng was born,
your mom was sent to hospital.
You didn't care about
yourself or your child.
You said we can have another child,
but you have only one mother.
Why is it so hard for you
to put yourself in my shoe?
Let's talk over there.
If you were so obedient,
then why haven't you told your mom that
we are already married?
I've booked your plane tickets.
Hanzhou,
when you go back to Thailand,
you have your mother,
your Yue Hua,
your son.
What do we have?
Tell me?
What are we going to do there?
Hanzhou,
I'm sorry.
I beg you,
for our daughters' sake.
Let's live in Hong Kong together.
My mother was right.
You never wanted to
come to Thailand with me.
You were using me.
You only wanted to stay in Hong Kong.
You thought of me
exactly the same way your mother did.
That I'm using you,
that I am shameless,
a woman with no self-esteem,
a parasite?
Is that so?
Bei Bei can stay with you in Hong Kong.
I'll take Peng Peng to Thailand.
Huang Hanzhou,
listen carefully.
You didn't leave us.
We don't want you.
Bei Bei, Peng Peng.
Yes, dad?
Dad!
Dad!
Stop it!
Mom, there's bread.
Hi,
I'm looking for a job.
Do you need help?
What did she say?
I don't understand you.
Thank you.
Here, new batch!
You did three bags.
That's a total of eighteen dollars.
Here.
Thanks, boss!
Take this bag,
we need them for Christmas.
It has to board the boat
before five tomorrow.
Otherwise, we're done.
What did you write?
Are you mute?
Honey!
There's a mute here.
Come over. Give it a try.
Come and try.
This,
attach them like this.
Get it?
Here you go, mom.
You are fast.
Very well-done.
Mom look.
Be careful, don't hurt yourself.
Hanzhou did not commit bigamy in Thailand.
It was my idea.
He married Yue Hua legitimately,
and they gave birth to a son.
You were using me.
You only wanted to stay in Hong Kong.
So quick! Did you sleep?
Here's fifteen dollars.
No more stock for plastic flowers.
Come back a few days.
Honey, she wants to try the dolls.
Push it in, the head will fit.
Mom, look! I did it!
The arms are the same.
Push it in.
Look.
Are you okay?
Bei Bei, go pour your
sister a glass of water.
Peng Peng drink some water.
Are you okay?
I promised to deliver these by three.
Mom, I'll go.
Can you do that? Yeah.
Remember, after you deliver to them,
bring back a new batch.
Is it heavy? It's okay.
Put everything in this bag
and bring it back. Get it?
When you get the money,
tuck it into your pocket,
so that no one sees it.
Do you understand?
Bei Bei!
Bei Bei!
Your tenant speaks Mandarin?
Bei Bei!
Is she a stowaway?
Was my daughter here?
She left at five.
Five? You can speak?
Bei Bei!
That woman is definitely a stowaway.
Bei Bei!
Call the police before
I get in trouble. Hurry!
Are you ok?
Where the hell did you go?
Where did you go off to?
Your sister was alone and sick
when I went out looking you.
How can you be so selfish?
You're just like your dad.
You don't want to stay here, right?
Go to your father then! Go!
Don't hit Bei Bei! She's hurt!
Where?
Here.
Where else?
I'm sorry, mom. I got lost.
I really did.
Sorry.
Sorry.
You don't deserve any of this.
It's all my fault.
Sorry.
Quickly. Let's go.
Who is it?
Boss, Madam.
Did your daughter come home?
Yeah, she's back. Thank you.
Did you come here illegally?
Illegally?
Her pass has already expired.
Her stay is definitely illegal. Illegal?
We have to send her to Hong Kong.
Do you have any friends in Hong Kong?
Yes. Okay,
you have to call her right now.
We'll get Ah Sui to send them on a boat.
She will be fine as soon as
we get her on the boat.
Bye.
Thank you, uncle and auntie!
Bye.
Yang Jing?
Hello, I'm Yuying's friend.
Jianhe?
Yeah, I know you.
Are you still in Hong Kong?
Hong Kong's population
is nearing five million,
yet the territory continues to face
a steady stream of illegal immigrants.
These immigrants infiltrate Hong Kong
through both land and sea routes.
They resort to using sampans,
motorized fishing boats,
and speedboats to
smuggle themselves by sea.
Many pay smugglers, known locally
as snake heads, to guide their passage,
while others resort to swimming distances.
The police boat patrols work day and night
to intercept these attempts.
They have arrested over fifty thousand
illegal maritime arrivals.
This issue stems from the longstanding
touch base' policy of the colonial
Hong Kong government.
As long as the immigrants can evade
the authorities at the border,
they would be granted residence
upon arrival in the city.
This policy has undeniably served as
an incentive for illegal immigration.
Many people have
repeatedly tried and failed,
and the number of illegal immigrants
continues to increase.
Yang Jing, I've really put
you out these last few days.
Staying at your place
and having your help
with getting my temporary ID.
Of course I'd help.
It's that hometown bond between us.
There're too many illegals now.
So normally landlords avoid leasing
to Mainlanders.
Fortunately, my friend introduced me
to this landlady.
Once she knew that you are a single mother
with two children
and what you were going through,
she agreed to help.
I need a job,
then I need to get them into school.
One step at a time.
You should settle down first.
We'll think of something.
Let's go.
Slowly, be careful.
Be careful.
Hong Jie, landlady,
someone's asking for you.
More tenants?
You trying to scare me?
Hong Jie, it's Yang Jing.
Welcome!
Who's asking for me?
It's me! Oh, you're here.
Her name is Zang Jianhe.
We're from the same hometown.
Hi, Hong Jie.
Ms. Zang got you these.
Imported oranges.
They're sweet and plumy.
Let me make it clear.
Let me explain.
There are six families living here.
Every family has a master of the house.
Each room is it's own household.
I'm sorry, Hong Jie.
Don't go into places
you're not supposed to.
Little girls shouldn't run around.
I promise you, Hong Jie.
They're good kids.
Alright, follow me.
Hi, uncle.
I have stacks of comic books.
Come by anytime!
Did you guys really come
from the same hometown?
Yes, we did.
Can you understand Cantonese or not?
Hong Jie is a brilliant lady.
She can understand Mandarin.
That's great, Hong
Jie. Sorry for the trouble.
A single mother with two daughters,
can't understand Cantonese, can't speak it.
Have you found a job?
Not yet.
You have three months
before you need to pay your full rent.
Every single penny of it.
Do you understand?
She understands.
Hong Jie, she was a nurse back in Qingdao.
Cat! Don't worry.
Peng Peng, watch where you're going.
Hi, uncle.
Call me Mr. Jin.
Mom said it's only polite to say uncle.
Oh kid,
you can understand Cantonese?
Where's the money?
We need it for our son's tuition.
Everyone knows when you turn up your radio,
you're going to hit your wife.
You should be thankful that I have a radio,
so that you can listen to some good music,
you cripple.
Asshole. Being a cripple is better
than a family-dragging gambler.
What an asshole.
Scumbag.
All yours.
Lights on 5 in the morning,
and off 10 at night.
Hong Jie, can I put
my stuff in the kitchen?
No.
She needs to know
that this is not her home.
Okay, I'll tell her.
I told you not to run around!
Sorry! My red bean soup!
Sorry.
I'm sorry.
She can use the kitchen.
She can use the stove.
But after she finishes,
I'm going to charge her gas money.
Okay! Tell her!
I'll tell her.
Translate!
When you use the kitchen,
you have to keep it clean and tidy.
Do you understand?
Keep it clean and tidy.
She's going to charge you gas money.
Hi, miss!
Lights only after 5 in the morning.
What's your name?
You're so pretty.
Mom, she smells really nice.
What a sweet-talker.
Hi, we're the new tenants.
Good afternoon, Ms. Rose.
Let's go back.
Rose!
Hello!
You little rascals,
get down here.
Echo.
I have some dried squid.
Meow!
Echo.
You're here.
What a nice kitty.
Just like a gentleman,
who never peeks when Rose is showering.
If you do that, I'm going to castrate you.
Right?
Who is this?
It's sis. Which one is you?
Here.
Who is this?
This is grandma.
Look!
Mom, that's Causeway Bay over there.
This is not eligible in Hong Kong.
We don't take this here.
If someone hires you with this,
he'd be committing a crime.
But I need a job right now.
Go look around the shops outside.
If they put up a hiring post,
you could go try your luck.
Boss.
I'm strong.
I can do it.
Come.
Here and over there.
All yours.
Get it done.
Get out of my way.
That Mainland chick over there,
600 a month.
But report her income as 800,
and nothing else.
I found a job,
but I have to leave every morning at 6.
Remember, you take your sister to school
in the same route I took you.
Do you understand?
Understand, I'll hold her hand.
I didn't tell you before but I found a job!
How do you know?
Hong Jie told me.
She said you found something so quickly,
so she's a bit worried.
She wondered how it is possible
that it fell on your lap.
What does that mean?
It means she thinks you might be scammed.
Scammed.
You're so resilient.
Doing it all by yourself.
I have no one else.
I have two daughters to raise.
My husband said his
boss's mother has diabetes,
and needs someone to go help her
with her vaccines.
Let me introduce you,
this way you don't have to wash dishes.
That would be great. What time?
He said every morning around 6:30.
Is it too early?
No problem. I can go to her first,
and then the dishes.
There's no overlap.
Morning!
Nuts!
Everyone in the house is nuts!
I'm going to lose everything...
Good morning!
Morning.
Hurry up! I need to freshen up!
You don't have to do all that.
The pay for this is decent.
You can stay home and
take care of your children.
Yang Jing, my mom is still in Qingdao.
I need to send her money.
I need a favor from you.
Can you tell Yuying
everything is great here.
And that I am very happy.
I don't want my mother to worry.
Ms. Zang.
It's dark, be careful.
Thank you!
Shandong. Shandong.
Province.
Teach your sister how to write it.
What's your grandmothers name?
Zang Yushu.
Remember that.
Mom? What's this?
This is the money we're sending grandma.
You two have to remember,
when you grow up,
you need to send money to her, too.
Do you understand?
Hong Jie, is it okay
if I give you two hundred first this month?
I know.
You're getting the money
from your vaccine work in a few days.
You told me last month, remember?
If it weren't for your two daughters,
I wouldn't let you do it in installments.
Don't try to play the
victim in front of me.
I'm watching you.
Yeah.
Yeah.
You're teaching them?
Go.
Thank you, Hong Jie.
Alright.
Lost, lost, a lone swallow.
Unable to return home,
this little lone swallow.
Scared by the night, this swallow.
Little swallow, frightened little swallow.
Fledgling swallow, gazing at the sky.
Who pities this tiny, lone swallow?
So pretty!
Earn more tonight yeah.
Thank you, Hong Jie.
I'll take that.
Bye!
You want me to eat all this crap?
Hong Jie just asked,
we need to pay our rent.
I asked you a question,
what are you on about?
I'm working tonight.
You're working tonight?
I'm a cleaner at the local tram station.
Tram station?
You filthy cripple,
what are you so desperate for?
Seducing my wife?
You lose everything,
you think money falls
from trees or something?
For your family,
your wife is practically begging for money.
She's working all night for you.
She didn't want anyone to know about this.
Stop gambling. Come again?
What do you mean she does it for me?
Working with a filthy
cripple like yourself,
she might as well go prostitute herself.
Enough!
Stop it!
You may have lost your dignity,
but I'm not about to throw away mine.
What a scumbag.
Brother La Ta,
I'm wondering
if you guys are hiring at the tram station?
Yeah.
What time?
11 at night.
At night?
Yeah.
I can do it!
Let me be clear,
we're neighbors.
I don't know you too well,
but I have to act as your guarantor.
Just don't drag me down.
I won't!
I'm not afraid of hard work!
Oh no...
I came to Hong Kong to work,
to raise my daughters.
You...
You little rascals.
Bumping into me with these books.
How am I supposed to
win at Mahjong tonight?
Rascals!
Hey, don't be violent.
Now you're defending them?
Then you keep an eye on them.
They're so annoying.
I'm going to lose tonight because of them.
I'm not afraid of hard work.
Mr. Jin is hitting her!
Peng Peng is crying!
Mr. Jin is hitting her!
Let's go!
Brother La Ta... Hurry!
Thank you for the job. Hurry!
That Shanghainess is trash.
Mr. Jin, have some decency.
Don't make me call the police.
Peng Peng, come here.
Go to your mom.
Mr. Jin, they're just kids.
I'm sorry that they've frustrated you.
Let me apologize.
Sorry.
Sorry, Mr. Jin. I'm sorry.
Sorry.
And that's supposed to make everything ok?
You better watch them.
Or else they might turn into the two
of them over there,
whoring themselves out.
You better watch what you say.
What? Do you want me to say it again?
Whoring themselves out.
Prostituting themselves.
Say that again!
Ms. Zang! Say that again!
Ms. Zang.
What is wrong with you?
What did they do wrong?
They're fending for themselves.
Unlike you,
humiliating yourself in front of everyone,
and yet still has the effrontery
to look down on others.
If not for your wife,
I would have kicked you out ages ago.
Take a good look at yourself in the mirror,
to see if you are still human.
It's all your fault,
with that frown all day long.
I lost everything because of that!
If it wasn't for you, It's fine.
I would still be the young lord up
on Robinson Road,
with a harem of concubines pampering
and attending to my every need.
Mom, I want to go back to grandma's.
Everyone loves me there.
Over here, everyone at school
calls me the Mainland bumpkin.
Peng Peng,
it's not that they don't like you,
it's because
we just got here,
and they don't know us yet.
Give it sometime,
they'll know that
Peng Peng and Bei Bei
are really adorable
and nice kids.
There was once an egg
that cried all day long, always unhappy.
It's mom asked
"why are you like this?"
"You'll get through a day,"
"happy or not."
"So why not be happy?"
A happy egg.
Come on, smile.
Happy egg.
Happy egg.
What are you doing?
Oh, I live here.
I'm sorry.
Call him uncle.
Hi uncle.
They're so polite.
People call me Uncle Dessert.
I sell dessert.
Dessert?
Yeah.
Tangyuan.
Tangyuan.
So polite and smart.
I'm sorry.
I didn't know someone lives up here.
We live downstairs.
We're one of Hong Jie's tenants.
Wanted to bring them
up here for some fresh air.
Feel free to come up whenever you want.
Thank you.
Let me help.
Thank you.
Feel free to come up whenever you want.
I'll treat you guys to some desserts!
Thank you.
Alright.
Good business today.
And you're part of it.
Please sit.
Hey! Grab me six pig cage pastries.
Ms. Huang, here's your five-nut moon cake.
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival.
To you, too!
Let me see you out.
Mom. It smells great.
It's the smell of grandmother's.
Do you miss her?
Yeah.
Mom misses her, too.
Let's write her a letter tomorrow.
Okay!
Pinch the middle,
squeeze the sides.
Mom, Jianping,
I can't believe I've been gone
for half a year now.
We're doing great
but we miss you two all the time.
Mom,
another stamp from Hong Kong.
It's almost mid-autumn.
When is she going to Thailand?
Mom, Hanzhou's mother is in Hong Kong
for medical treatment.
We have to go to Thailand later.
I found work as a nurse,
and there's no need for overtime,
so I have time to be with Bei Bei
and Peng Peng.
The pay here is good,
so don't hesitate to spend the
money that I send you.
Mid-Autumn festival is coming soon,
I miss you and sis,
I miss eating dumplings together
and I miss spending the holidays together.
What is that?
Dumplings.
Dumplings.
Yeah, where we come from,
we would all gather around during holidays
and eat dumplings.
Hanzhou is very good to us,
he comes home every day to eat with us.
Try it! Come on.
Try it.
It's so good!
Yum!
I like it!
Delicious.
I've only been in Hong
Kong for a few months,
but my family is really happy here,
and the neighbors all adore
Bei Bei and Peng Peng.
Everyone often gathers together
and Hanzhou always
takes the kids out to play.
Hey, how much for a night?
Fuck you!
Mother.
It's mid-autumn festival,
and the weather in Qingdao
must be getting colder,
you and Jianping both
need to take care of your health.
Write her back.
Jianhe,
I hope your mother-in-law
is in better condition now.
You have be kind to your mother-in-law.
Say hello to Hanzhou for me.
Tell Bei Bei and Peng Peng
that I miss them very much.
Two!
Is there anyone?
Two!
Someone help.
Ms. Zhen! Rose!
Ms. Zhen! What's wrong?
Mom can't get up.
She can't move. What happen?
Can't move?
I'm going to call an ambulance.
Help me get up.
I need to go get her vaccine shots.
She can't move. Don't move.
There's a fracture in the joint here.
You need to lie still and rest,
so that it heals gradually.
Is it serious?
Will she be able to walk?
It's okay, doctor.
Just give me some pain relief.
I have two daughters
at home waiting for me.
Don't do that to yourself, Ms. Zang.
Your injuries are bad.
It's all my fault.
How can I feed
Peng Peng and Bei Bei
lying here for a month?
How about I write her a doctor's note?
It proves that this is
a work-related injury.
This way, you can go to the Labor
Department and get compensation.
Tropical Storm Agnes has escalated today.
Please take wind proofing measures.
Lock your windows.
You need to stay in the hospital?
More check-ups.
Make sure the check-ups are thorough.
By the way,
the gale signal has escalated to level 8.
I didn't let your daughters go to school.
Mom, are you coming back?
We made dinner.
You take care of your younger sister, okay?
Eat on time.
Sleep on time.
Mom, are you okay?
Give it to me. Are you sick?
Don't worry.
She's okay.
Let's go watch TV.
Your hip hasn't gotten worse,
so you should be able to leave.
The urine report
shows elevated blood sugar levels.
You have diabetes. It's serious.
It's best to treat it in the hospital.
Doctor,
I'll just go home and treat it myself,
I need money for school tuition.
Did anyone see if she actually fell?
No?
To be honest, mainland women are greedy,
She's trying to fake an injury
to trick us into giving her compensation.
You, a man, is bullying this woman.
Ms. Zang.
The boss decided to start a business.
He hired all mainlanders
and their salary is low.
So he basically monopolized
all cleaning tasks.
No need to come back
to the tram station anymore.
Times have changed.
You need to learn,
or else your daughters are going
to starve following you.
You were using me to stay in Hong Kong.
Am I a woman with no self-esteem?
A parasite?
Small universe.
Innocent universe.
Real me.
Real you.
Not a little wooden puppet.
Lively, inquisitive.
Full of innocence.
Always curious.
Kicking balls, running, swinging on swings.
Unaware of the vastness of the world.
Mom.
Small universe.
Innocent universe.
Real me.
Real you.
Not a little wooden puppet.
Lively, inquisitive.
Full of innocence.
Always curious.
Mom.
I'm okay.
I'm just
a little tired.
I'm okay.
I'm okay.
Bei Bei, Peng Peng,
come on! Let's eat some dessert.
Mom.
Mom.
What about mom?
It's raining. Can't do business.
I'll have to dump them all anyway.
Red bean soup, green bean soup,
sesame soup, tangyuan.
It helps to eat some sweets
when you feel bitter.
Come on.
Here's red bean and green bean soup.
What do you want?
Tangyuan?
Tangyuan!
We have to always eat nine. You know why?
Why?
Because nine indicates longevity.
You can't have only five or six.
Because it's unlucky.
Thank you.
Is it sweet?
Yeah!
Uncle Dessert,
where do you sell your dessert?
Wan Chai Pier.
Why there?
The pier is where most people get off work.
Do you understand?
Lots of traffic.
Right, so business is good there.
We have to come early.
The earliest ferry arrives at 6:30.
This stall sells freshly fried chicken.
This one sells curry
fish balls. Nice and spicy.
This is fish ball lettuce soup.
What's this?
That's what they called
the three fried treasures.
Be careful.
The stove top for the
beef offal is really hot.
Rice rolls and steamed rice noodles.
Potato cake and fried intestines.
How about a hundred and sixty dollars?
Ms. Zang was injured at work.
Therefore, the Golden Dragon Restaurant
must pay Ms. Zang a
month's worth of salary,
as well as workplace injury compensation.
I only want my one-month salary.
I only want what I deserve. It's okay.
One's ambition must not be short.
Brother Guang. Hello.
She sells dumplings.
Any second-hand wooden handcart?
Of course.
Two hundred.
How much? Twelve dollars.
Can I clean up my gear here?
Sure! Feel free!
Watch out.
Move back.
Thank you, Brother Bing. Thank you.
This is Brother Bing.
Thank you, Brother Bing.
This is brother Fawen. Brother Fawen.
She does. Alright, welcome!
Red bean soup! Green bean soup!
Sesame tangyuan! Sesame soup!
Are you okay? Let me see.
Are you okay?
It's okay.
Red bean soup! Sesame soup!
Five dollars.
What are you selling?
Dumplings. One second! Try some.
Sounds good.
Red bean soup, green bean soup,
sesame tangyuan, sesame soup.
Three fried treasures.
Alright, coming.
Don't grab it yourself. Let me help you.
Red bean soup! Green bean soup!
Thank you.
Red bean soup, green bean soup,
sesame tangyuan.
Here, have a bowl of dessert.
Eat it while it's hot.
To hold your tongue.
Dumplings!
They look like pillows.
How do you eat them?
Dumplings!
Food.
Try some?
Dumplings. Dumplings!
Your intonation is wrong.
It's dumplings.
Dumplings.
Dumplings.
Dumplings.
That's right.
Dumplings.
Dumplings.
Dumplings.
Dumplings.
Scram! Police coming!
Come on! Let's go!
Move!
Mom, let me help you!
It's the police! Pack up and let's go!
Go over there.
Police, run!
Hurry.
Come on! Here!
Arrest them all!
How's the eyebrow?
It's fine.
Also,
next time when you run,
cover your cart with cloth.
If caught,
say you are just passing through.
They can't do anything to you.
Let alone arrest you.
Thank you,
Uncle Dessert.
When can I go back and sell dumplings?
I haven't made a single cent today.
The police came twice today.
They must really need to fill a quota.
Let's not go back.
There's less people here,
so business isn't as good.
But let's sell it here.
Here?
That should work?
Well, it has to be.
We have to make do with what we have.
Red bean soup, green bean soup!
Sesame tangyuan, sesame soup!
Shandong dumplings!
Red bean soup, green bean soup!
Shandong dumplings!
It was one thing you came alone
to set up shop,
now you bring someone else
to muscle in on my turf!
That's his spot.
Why don't you use my spot.
What about you? I'll go.
It's okay, I'll go somewhere else.
Don't worry. Hope business is good.
Dumplings!
Dumplings!
All because you don't have the money.
Go to deal with it!
Sticky rice!
Dumplings!
Shandong dumplings.
Good business!
Dumplings.
Shandong dumplings.
Want a bowl?
What is this?
Shandong dumplings.
Come for some fragrant sticky rice!
Dumplings! Want some dumplings?
Freshly boiled Shangdong dumplings!
Want a bowl of dumplings?
Two dollars a bowl.
Want a bowl of dumplings?
Sticky rice!
Come for some fragrant sticky rice.
Freshly boiled Shangdong dumplings!
Sticky rice!
Come for some fragrant sticky rice.
Why is mom still not back?
I don't know.
Come for some fragrant sticky rice.
Sticky rice! Come for
some fragrant sticky rice.
Mom!
Ms. Zang.
You're back.
Hong Jie, Zhen.
I'm sorry.
It's so late now. I'm sorry to keep you up,
and you needed to keep an eye on them.
It's late. You should go rest.
I'm sure it's been a long day.
What?
Is she worried that I'd rush her on rent?
I wouldn't do that.
When did she become a vendor?
She's on her own now.
Get in there.
Go to bed!
Why are you crying?
Why are you two crying?
Do I owe you or something?
Crying
Ms. Zang!
I made some shrimp roe noodles.
Let's eat.
Do you want to hear my story?
I don't mind peeling back the layers.
When I first met my husband,
I was working in a brothel.
I kept my head down at the time,
and my husband asked me why I'd do that.
I said being a prostitute is even more
humiliating then being a beggar.
He told me,
"You had to live."
"You did it without stealing or taking."
"How others see you is not important."
"What's important is to never give up
on yourself."
Ms. Zang,
I seem to have a better life now.
My husband taught me one thing,
that we need to keep our heads up.
Oh yeah,
isn't today your first
day as your own boss?
Congratulations.
Why don't you hire me?
I'll come work for you.
My voice is loud.
I can help you hawk on the streets.
Dumplings!
Handmade dumplings!
Did I pass?
You're right. I'm not stealing or taking.
I'm relying on my own
ability to make money,
I should definitely keep my head up.
Dumplings!
Handmade
dumplings!
Handmade dumplings!
Eat your noodles.
Handmade dumplings!
Eat your noodles.
Enough about the dumplings.
You're killing me.
Dumplings!
Shandong dumplings.
Freshly boiled Shangdong dumplings!
Try it, it's Shandong dumplings.
Want to try?
I'll pay.
Let's try.
Shandong dumplings.
Where is Shandong?
I don't know. Try it first.
If you don't like it,
you don't have to pay.
Here.
Thank you. Curry Fishballs!
We have both spicy and non spicy!
Here you go.
Thank you.
It's so good!
So juicy!
It's very tasty and delicious.
It's good?
It's good!
These are so delicious,
I could eat 20 of them!
Dad, I want to eat dumplings!
Here.
It's okay. Be careful, it's hot.
There's chilli oil, soy sauce,
and vinegar. Help yourself.
Wait one second.
It's really good, can I get another bowl?
Dad, I want to eat some more.
What would you like?
Police, run!
Run! Pack your stuff and let's go!
The police are arresting us street vendors!
The police is here.
Hurry up and pack up.
The police is here.
I'll be gone right away.
Hurry.
Move it.
Hurry it up.
Or I'll write you up for blocking the road.
Right away.
Watch out!
Officer, excuse me!
Watch out!
Dumplings! Braised beef offals!
Shandong dumplings.
Freshly boiled Shandong dumplings! Mister!
Want a bowl of dumplings?
How much?
Two dollars.
One serving, please.
Okay.
Some vinegar?
Sure.
Okay.
Careful. It's hot.
Freshly boiled Shandong dumplings!
Mister,
is there something wrong with my dumplings?
It's great. The filling is really good.
But the skin is a bit thick.
The skin is thick?
But no need for
street food to be so delicate.
Not enough? I've made them fresh.
When you finish,
I can make some more for you.
It's not about the amount.
It's about how delicate.
Delicate.
Delicate.
You are saying the dumplings
I make is not delicate?
Yes.
Thick skin.
But Shandong dumplings are
all wrapped in thick dough.
Yeah,
but not many people from Hong Kong
know where Shandong is.
I think your dumplings are really good.
Why not call it Beijing Dumplings.
It's the capital. It's recognizable.
Beijing Dumplings?
Beijing.
Try it. Think about it.
Here's two dollars.
It's okay.
Here.
Alright, bye!
All the best, Madame.
Mister!
Thank you!
My dumplings are not delicate?
Yes.
Thick skin.
Thick skins rolled 10 times.
Thin skin rolled 15 times.
Hong Jie. You scared me!
A customer said
that the skin of my
dumplings were too thick.
My dumplings need to be more delicate,
so I'm experimenting.
I'll turn on the lights for you.
Thanks, Hong Jie.
Mom.
It's hot.
Blow on it.
Does this taste any different from
what I've made before?
No.
Go do your homework.
Hong Jie, good morning!
Three days and you haven't slept at all?
I want to make dumplings
that everyone likes.
Can you try this? I've
thinned down the skin.
It's not as thin as the Guangdong Wontons.
Boss,
I need opinions from you.
It's good.
How's the skin?
Dumplings made in the North are like this.
I've tried some wonton
skin from your place.
It's thin and smooth.
Very nice texture.
I just don't know how you make it.
I only sell dumplings.
Don't worry, I won't take your business.
Alkaline water.
We put alkaline water in the dough
when making the skin here in Guangdong.
Smells just like alkaline.
Alkaline forms the bone,
salt forms the tendons.
Salt helps the water seep into the flour.
So that the dough is more bouncy.
Let me treat you to some popsicles.
Thank you.
It's good.
It's hot.
Thanks for the reminder, Ms. Zang.
You want to eat it here, right?
It's actually really good!
Be careful.
Looks like we have some extra help.
Mom, I want to eat dumplings. Hurry!
Mom, we've run out.
Two orders, please.
Brother Zhixiong.
Get out of the way!
Bei Bei, did you watch
Peng Peng do her homework?
Brother Zhixiong.
Shandong granny,
did you pay your protection money yet?
I don't think you have. You've got guts.
What are you looking at.
Look down.
Boss, we don't dare.
Brother Zhixiong, let me explain,
she's all alone here
with her two kids.
She has no one and no money.
Doesn't seem like it.
Someone's got her back.
It looks good.
What are you making?
Dumplings.
Sleeping?
She looks delicious. Let me try her out.
Get away from her!
Get away!
Don't do anything reckless.
Get away!
Get away!
Ms. Zang!
Get away!
You bastard!
Get away!
If you touch my daughter
I'll kill you!
What kind of man bullies a woman.
Get away!
I'll kill you!
Get away!
You have to kill me first
if you want to tear down our house!
Zhixiong, don't be scared. Mom's here!
Make me a bowl.
Ms. Zang.
Calm down.
Very nice.
One serving for my men.
Okay.
One second, Brother Zhixiong.
Faster.
Faster.
It's delicious!
How many bowls did we eat?
Twenty.
Twenty.
Twenty.
Pay up.
I ate your dumplings and paid.
Your protection fee next month.
You can pay half price.
That's nice of him.
Thank you.
Also, next month on the seventh,
it's my mother's birthday,
I need 500 dumplings.
500?
Yes.
How am I supposed to give it to you.
I'm paying for it
with real money.
Is that good enough?
Thank you, Brother Zhixiong.
Thank you, Brother Zhixiong.
Wow, Ms. Zang is so lucky!
Thank you, Brother Zhixiong.
She's just like my mother.
Open the door!
Who is it?
Police. Open up.
Coming.
It's so late!
Who is it? What's happening?
Did Fan Lirong live here?
Officer.
Does she have two sons living here?
What?
We don't have anyone named Fan here.
It says she lived here in her suicide note.
Does she not live here?
What?
What an awful thing to say.
Hong Jie.
That's Mrs. Jin's name.
Officer,
is she dead?
She jumped off a building.
We're trying to find her family to help us
with our investigation.
It was actually me that dragged him down.
He lived like a prince before.
Just for marrying me,
he was kicked out of
his home by his parents.
Yaozu,
if I wasn't from such a drain,
you and the kids wouldn't have
to go through all this.
But I hope that with my parting,
you can take them home.
I hope your mother and father
takes a chance on their grandsons.
Take care of them.
You won't need to
withstand all this anymore.
Lirong.
You guys need to go to the bathroom, right?
Yeah.
I'll accompany you.
Hurry.
Give me your hand.
Quickly!
Can I have a bowl, please.
Yes, just one. One bowl?
For here or to go?
For here. Alright.
Two dollars, please.
Now!
Police, freeze!
Mom!
Police!
Mom! Let's go!
Mom, our cart...
My schoolbag...
It's your first time at the station,
so you might not know that.
Apart from the fine,
they're going to take everything we have.
Taking everything we have. So ruthless.
I don't need my other things.
But I need to get my daughters'
school bags back.
How many times do I have to tell you?
Don't block the roads.
What?
Did you think the police were kidding?
You police are all assholes.
Leaving us with no means to live.
What's that nonsense.
Have you lost your mind?
What were you thinking?
Sir.
I'm sorry.
They're just kids.
They don't know what they're saying.
I'm sorry.
Sir.
Can you return their school bags
and let them go?
I beg you.
Mom, I already studied.
I'm ready for my exam.
I'm not afraid.
Shut up!
Sir,
it's all my fault.
I'm sorry.
It's all my fault.
I did this so that I can provide for them,
give them a better life.
Let them live a life with dignity
and not get bullied by others.
As a mother,
I'm such a failure.
They have to go through
all this because of me.
It's all my fault.
I'm sorry.
Can you please let them go back?
I beg you.
I beg you.
Mom, we're okay.
It's all my fault.
I didn't warn everyone.
Alright.
Just don't block the streets anymore.
You can all take your carts back
after you pay the fine.
Sir.
Yes?
My son has pneumonia
and is in the hospital now.
I have no money...
Your cakes,
leave them here at the station.
Really?
The rest,
buy something nice for your son.
Thank you, sir.
Thank you so much.
Trumpet,
grab the school bags.
Yes sir.
Remember,
don't yell at the police.
Say thank you.
Thank you, uncle.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Go help your mom.
How many servings?
I'm closing now.
I'm off work.
I'm here to buy some dumplings.
How much would you like?
One bowl, please.
Here.
Thank you.
Some vinegar?
I'm from Shandong.
Your dumplings remind me
of my home.
We're from the same place,
What a coincidence.
Hey,
it's on the house.
You have to let me pay.
Can you put some of your uncooked dumplings
into that bowl?
I want to bring some home.
I'll bring the bowl back to you tomorrow
after work.
It'll go bad if you leave it out.
I have a fridge.
I'll freeze the dumplings.
When my kids want something to eat,
I can cook it for them.
It's so convenient.
Freeze it... that's right!
Take some more.
Thank you!
I'm going to head back.
Chopsticks!
Hey,
come swing by anytime you want dumplings.
Hurry, Bei Bei.
Hurry, Peng Peng.
Let's rent that over there, too.
Business is great! You
must be happy Ms. Zang.
Good day everyday!
Mom.
Can I have one bowl, please?
One for here?
I can't wait.
Hong Jie, I want to rent one more room
to make dumplings.
Do you think it's okay?
Of course it's okay,
Brother Hua.
What a coincidence.
Good morning, auntie.
Hi, auntie. Hello!
You two are growing so fast, so adorable!
Brother Hua, it's been so long.
Are you still patrolling
around Wan Chai Pier?
Not anymore. It's dangerous
in the neighborhood.
So many robbery cases.
When you close your shop,
don't stick around on the street.
Go home as soon as you can.
Okay.
Let's go.
Where are you going?
I'm taking them to eat instant noodles.
Wait, don't. Instant noodles aren't good.
Come over to mine. It's right over there.
I'll make some dumplings for you.
I have new recipes now.
Onions.
Oh, onions.
Don't worry. It's not that pungent.
Let's go.
Any other fillings apart from onions?
Of course.
Have you all washed your hands?
We did!
Brother Hua,
this is my secret lair.
Your kitchen is tidier
than many high-end restaurants.
I'm in the food industry.
It has to be clean.
Want some dumplings?
Yes!
If you want dumplings,
tell auntie what your names are.
I'm Anna.
I'm Annie.
How lovely.
I'm Jessica.
She's Joanne.
When did you two get English names?
I didn't even know you had one.
Who gave you those names?
Goody-two-shoes.
Goody-two-shoes?
Who's that?
That's Joanne.
Silly girl.
Ms. Zang.
You have a package.
Brother You's kid just delivered this.
Look, the box is all broken.
Oh, you have friends over.
Let me introduce you.
This is Brother Hua.
You're Brother Hua.
Hong Jie.
Ms. Zang talks about you all the time.
A dead ringer for Chow Yun-fat.
I'm flattered.
I'll let you chat,
I'm going to cook dumplings.
Food is ready.
Here.
Help your sister.
Let's eat.
Eat more! Thank you!
Brother Hua.
Eat.
It's really good!
I haven't had anything so good
since mom left.
Your mom?
Hong Jie,
have a dumpling.
You're closing early today.
Brother Hua.
Yeah, we sold out quick today.
Annie wants the girls to go
learn swimming together.
Take a look at this.
It's a form for the summer swimming camp
at Victoria Park.
See if you're interested.
If the kids are interested too
then let's sign up together.
Brother Hua.
I'm
taking them back to Qingdao.
My mother said she
misses her granddaughters.
I don't think we can go.
Tell Annie, next time!
That's okay.
What?
You don't like grandma's dumplings anymore?
We eat it everyday.
Everyday?
I'm a nurse remember?
So I'm always out.
I can't make dinner for them,
but I'd worry what they eat.
So I'd wrap more and
put them in the fridge.
If they get hungry, they
can cook it themselves.
It's convenient.
Here mom, here's some bird's nest for you.
Why are you still in Hong Kong?
Where's Hanzhou?
I'm asking you a question.
Mom,
when Hanzhou and I met up in Hong Kong,
his mother told me that
Hanzhou remarried in Thailand
and already had a son.
His mom called me useless
for giving birth to only daughters.
Useless...
His mother said that
I could go to Thailand if I wanted to,
but I would have to be the concubine.
I'll have to be the
servant if I go to Thailand.
Serving his wife and his son.
Why would I do that?
My life
is in my own hands.
Don't worry.
Go back then.
A person who supports themselves
with their skills
is no worse than anyone else.
Just as long as you are happy.
Mom, once the application goes through,
I'll take you and Jianping to Hong Kong.
If you're too busy,
maybe you should take it slow.
You have to make dumplings.
You can't expose your hands to healing oil.
Let me help you.
After New Year,
the food stall will be taken down.
And the rent outside will be expensive.
So I'm thinking
about making dumplings here at home,
and only take orders through phone calls
from old customers.
And I'll pay for the phone bill.
Is that okay with you?
You trying to trick me?
Of course it's okay.
Hello, this is Ms. Zang's dumplings.
Four boxes? That's no problem.
Ten people.
Oh, you want to order
some Ms. Zang dumplings?
Six boxes?
Ms. Chan.
Wait.
Five boxes? You'll have to wait
until the day after tomorrow.
Got it?
This way.
There are three boxes left, three.
I know your business is good now.
But don't spend all-day only on dumplings.
Sometimes women needs a man by their side.
I think Brother Hua is a decent choice.
A single mother raising two daughters.
You need someone to lean onto.
Fifty.
Take it.
Here's fifty.
Uncle Hua, the music is so nice.
Joanne.
Does your mother ever rest?
No, she only rests on the first day
of Chinese New Year.
Everyone goes vegetarian that day,
so no one buys dumplings.
Then where does she take you two for fun?
The kitchen!
Apart from that?
You know, amusement parks, movie theatres.
Mom likes to go to the graveyard.
She says it's a form of art.
She goes there by herself a lot.
I've lived in Hong Kong for so many years
and never actually went to any place.
Thank you, Brother Hua,
for not finding it weird
to bring me here.
Police officers are not sensitive
towards taboos.
It's quiet here.
Take it as a walk in the park.
But I am curious,
why graveyards?
I like to read the epitaph
on the tombstones.
Every single tomb
represented a different aspect of life.
Every one tells their own stories.
Ever thought about what
to put on your epitaph?
I haven't actually.
You? Have you thought about it?
Me?
I'm taking my daughters to Canada
for school.
Ever thought about
sending your kids overseas?
If you're up for it,
I can help you.
I kept thinking about my patrols
at the Wan Chai Pier,
I always saw you by
yourself with a small lamp.
When you were tired,
you would lean by one of the columns.
Always waiting alone
for the last ferry coming on shore.
If there was
one more person to rely on
can't be a bad thing.
The kids would need it, too.
The Hong Kong Island MTR line
has officially opened this year.
Once this line is operational,
Kowloon district
will have a well-connected
underground transit network.
Thanks for waiting.
Ms. Zang,
I'm Fang.
I represent the Daikinou Department Store.
My boss is actually a
loyal customer of yours.
Ms. Zang,
the soy sauce you use costs a lot right?
I did. You can taste it?
What do you think about
collaborating and selling your dumplings
in our supermarket?
I would have to visit your factory first,
of course.
I don't have a factory.
I make everything at home.
I'm just a street vendor.
Sometimes my daughters would help me out.
Do you have a permit at home?
No, I don't.
First you say you make it at home,
and then that you don't have a permit.
How are we supposed to work together?
I, for one,
am an honest person.
My dumplings have build
its reputation across Hong Kong.
Mr. Kishida suggested that
I should apply for license.
This way,
we can establish alliance properly.
Coming.
There's a Japanese company
that wants to sell Ms. Zang's dumplings!
Brother Hua.
These are the immigration
papers for Canada.
You just need to fill in the blanks.
I've already helped you with some.
I can swing by and help
you with it after work.
Hello, this is Ms. Zang's dumplings.
Come forward!
Three boxes.
Mr. Kishida,
how will you sell my dumplings?
Repackaging would be crucial,
but nothing for you to worry about.
We will need to get rid of your boxes
and use our Japanese signature packaging.
These are Chinese Dumplings.
Not gyoza.
If you insist on changing the packaging,
then I'm sorry,
we can end our discussions here.
Excuse me.
We can agree to use your own packaging.
But the address and telephone number resembles a
smaller operation's approach. It has to be taken out.
You can take out the address,
but not the telephone number.
I need to keep this.
All these year, I received so much
feedback from my customers.
I always listened,
and made my adjustments accordingly.
That's what makes my dumplings
the way it is today.
Therefore,
the customers' opinion
are most valuable to me.
You must keep my phone
number on the packaging.
Ms. Zang, let's do it.
Can't wait to work together.
Congratulations.
This is not acceptable.
My Beijing dumpling
is marked by one word
delicacy.
Thank you so much for buying
from Beijing Dumplings.
If you have any suggestions at all,
please do let us know.
And we'll adjust. Okay?
Brother Hua.
Let's eat, Hong Jie.
Brother Hua took off his wedding ring.
Have more.
Slowly.
I saw mom filled some dumplings with coins.
Why?
When you put coins in dumplings,
whoever eats the one with coins
will have their dreams come true.
Did you know?
I haven't had one.
Brother Hua.
Cheers to you.
And I
wish you and your daughters
safe travel,
and all the best.
I also hope you'll be
happy.
In return, I hope you ride
on the crest of success.
And also that we will get to eat
your dumplings
when we are in Canada.
I'll do my best.
Have some more.
In return, I hope you ride
on the crest of success.
And also that we get to eat your dumplings
when we are in Canada.
Ms. Zang.
Eighteen dollars a box.
The skin is so dry. Do you not see?
How many have we wrapped so far?
Around three hundred boxes.
We're rushing orders right now.
Tell them all to stop.
I'm sorry, everyone.
We have to close today.
We're really sorry.
For those who already bought dumplings,
please bring it back.
We'll give you refund.
Mr. Yau had a stroke
so his son took over to make the skin.
Ms. Zang,
I was in a meeting
so I couldn't take your call.
My colleague didn't really understand
what you were saying,
only that there's no stock.
I'm sorry,
we've had some issues
with the dumpling skins.
We are now re-making all the skins by hand.
We need a few more days.
The Japanese are meticulous
about maintaining trust in business.
It's important for me too.
Out of nowhere, she said today that
there will a delay in her delivery,
but I saw her fridge
filled up with dumplings.
I don't know if she's secretly selling
dumplings to other supermarkets already.
Stop selling their
dumplings, and let her know.
Ms. Zang, it's Ms. Fang.
She called to say that their supermarkets
are not taking our goods.
Hello. Yes?
Where do you stack
the Wan Chai Ferry dumplings?
It's not available.
Yes.
I'm sorry to keep everyone
working overtime today.
We need to hustle for a new batch.
Can we do that?
No problem, Boss!
Keep it up!
Ms. Fang,
the dumplings you saw at my store the day
before had quality issues.
They are all here,
along with those you've rejected.
It's no longer fresh
and we need to dispose of them.
The most important thing
about my dumplings are it's quality.
Ms. Zang,
we will continue to promote your products.
I need to thank
Mr. Kishida.
He was the one who taught me that
I can't rely on only one supermarket.
Baikang supermarket
has stores all over Hong Kong.
We want exclusive rights.
If you insist on exclusive rights,
then I don't think we can work together.
I just want to sell your dumplings
in my supermarket.
I want the whole of Hong Kong
to be able to eat my dumplings.
I've reached agreements with Baikang
and Weijia supermarkets.
Moving forward,
they will sell my dumplings as well.
Great working together.
Ms. Zang.
It's from Qingdao.
It's someone from your family.
Come take it.
Thanks, Hong Jie.
Jianping?
Sis...
What's going on?
Speak!
Sis...
Jianping?
Say something!
Is mom okay?
You need to come back.
It seems like something
is going on with your grandma.
Something happened to mom.
Mom,
Mom!
Sis...
Grandma...
Mom... Grandma...
I'm back. Grandma...
I came to take you to Hong Kong.
The application just went through.
Mom. It's Jianhe.
Get up. Let's leave.
Mom, get up.
Help me out.
Help me get mom up.
Hurry, Jianping.
Sis...
She's gone.
You're my mom
and my dad.
Mom.
I will be back.
The application went through, Mom.
I couldn't get it through.
Why didn't it go through?
Why didn't it go through.
It was on hold this whole time.
Mom.
I came back to fetch you.
Mother!
Why couldn't you wait for me!
I came back to fetch you.
Mother!
Mom.
When I was young, my classmates
said that I didn't have a father.
I would fight them.
But you,
you would apologize to them for me.
I was your daughter.
Why didn't you have my back?
I had to act tough in front of you.
Now that I have Bei Bei and Peng Peng,
I finally realize
how lucky I was at that time.
Mom...
I've missed you everyday in Hong Kong.
But I just never said the words out loud.
I never thought that the day would come
when you would be gone forever.
Come home if you're tired.
Your mom's here.
I have so much to tell you.
I miss you.
I want to hold your hand.
I want you to hold me.
Kiss me.
I want to eat your
homemade dumplings again.
Do you believe in the next life?
If there is one, let me be your mother.
Let me take care of you.
That way,
you won't have to work so hard.
Mom,
I love you.
Grandma's.
Grandma.
Mom's.
Mom's.
Auntie's.
Good girl.
Bei Bei's.
Bei Bei.
Mine.
Bei Bei, go.
Give some to your grandmother.
Mom,
Let's eat.
Mom,
I will pass on this taste
to the next generation.
Hong Jie, right this way.
It's big.
It's only going to get bigger.
I have no doubt.
We don't hand make the dough anymore.
That's wonderful!
I won't need to massage your hands anymore.
No, you have to!
You have to continue.
Beijing Dumplings.
Ms. Zang.
The logo
reminds me when my mom taught me
how to wrap dumplings as a kid.
She told me to
pinch the middle and squeeze the sides.
It's plumpy, like a golden ingot.
Not only that,
it also represents
family bonds and reunion.
Yeah.
Alright, it's time.
Follow me.
Time for what?
Hong Jie,
isn't this the Bodhisattva statue
from your house?
Yeah, to bring prosperity to your business,
and good health.
I also hope your daughters
make good progress on their studies.
So when they come back,
they can help you.
This is really precious to you.
I'm entrusting it to you now.
Alright.
Uncle Dessert?
Ms. Zang!
It's really you!
You...
Where's Bei Bei and Peng Peng?
They went to universities in Canada.
I've been looking you
ever since I came back.
Come on. Come over to mine.
Uncle Dessert,
where do you live now?
I live with someone from my hometown now.
It's pretty good.
When I'm bored,
I'd stroll around in parks.
Don't underestimate those cardboards
and plastic bottles.
I can get a cup of milk tea afterwards.
You helped me so much.
No, don't think like that.
You did this.
Thank god for leading me back to you.
All those years ago, I know you
secretly helped me with the cart.
I saw it.
That was really nothing.
Alright,
now it's time for some dumplings.
See if it tastes any different.
How is it? The same?
Very delicious.
Have some more.
Slowly. Thank you.
You're welcome.
Let me take care of you now.
It looks really good!
Do you want the lettuce
with pork or just pork?
Thank you for coming.
I want hamburgers.
Hamburgers, again?
Here,
everyone take one.
I'm wondering
why is it that
western food like hamburgers,
french fries and fried chicken
are sold across China.
We see it everywhere.
Whereas our Chinese dumplings,
with 2000 years tradition,
can't do the same.
They are nowhere to be found outside China.
No one sells it.
Put it over here.
Here.
That's right. Further in.
Hello.
Hello, my name is Stanley.
Joanne.
You're Ms. Zang's...
I'm her daughter.
I represent the
International firm Pillsbury.
I'm hoping that we can have a conversation
about potential
collaboration opportunities.
Our company specializes in
frozen dough technology.
We also handle Hagen-Dazs Ice-creams.
Mom, I checked.
They do specialize in frozen technology.
Frozen vegetables,
frozen pizzas,
and your favorite, ice-cream.
Their frozen food technology
is one of the best in the world.
Mom, didn't you say that
you want people across the world
to enjoy dumplings like they do
with pizzas and burgers?
There are substantial Chinese communities
in North America.
I'm sure they would want to
eat dumplings on holidays.
Translate it to Chinese for me then.
You got it.
What I want to know is,
if we work together,
I mean I have employees, my factory,
and my own market in Hong Kong.
What do you have to offer?
Say,
can you ensure selling out
five million dumplings everyday?
How will you help me let the entire China,
as well as the entire world eat dumplings?
This is my demand
as well as my dream.
I know I can't do on my own.
The questions is, can you help me?
Windsurfer Lee Laishan
achieved a breakthrough in Hong Kong's
44 years of olympic history
They have won their
medal for the very first time
and a gold medal too!
Mom,
have you thought about it?
It is simple. We Hong Kong athletes
strived and persevered,
we didn't do it for nothing.
Hong Kong athletes are not trash.
Hong Kong athletes can achieve
greatness on the world's stage.
You can be extraordinary
as long as you strive and persevere.
Look at that,
what a strong speech Lee Laishan gave.
Mom,
I know dumplings are like your daughters.
We don't have to sign today
if you don't want to.
Dumplings have a
special place in your heart.
Your dumpling sister
kept our whole family alive.
Mom, I will pass on
this taste to the next generation.
You are old enough
to make decisions for me now.
Thank you, Ms. Zang.
Good afternoon, everyone.
I am Ms. Zang.
Today is a very special day.
We have opened a dumpling factory
in Shanghai.
I finally made it possible
for more Chinese people to
eat the dumplings that
my mother passed down to me.
In my most difficult times,
I was blessed with the kindness
and generosity of many people.
They never looked down at me
when I had nothing.
They never treated me like a foreigner.
They took care of me.
Like family,
they were there when I
was at my most helpless,
helping me unconditionally.
I was able to establish myself
in Hong Kong because of them.
You, a man, is bullying this woman.
Hey, don't be violent.
I'll accompany you.
Also that we get to eat your dumplings
when we are in Canada.
I could not have made it here today
without their support.
I hope my Chinese dumplings
are like hamburgers and pizza,
so that people in the entire world
could enjoy them,
I hope that when you eat the dumpling
you are reminded of your hometown,
the warmth of family bonds and reunion.
Finally,
I want to thank my mother.
Mom.
Thank you.
Tangyuan!
Always eat nine.
You know why?
Because nine indicates longevity.