The Unseen Sister (2024) Movie Script
[I know your secret. Call me.]
There are too many close-ups.
There's too much of my face!
Can't they cut some of them?
Sure, I'll talk to them.
Hello, director. Ms. Qiao has
just seen the film. She likes it a lot.
But can you reduce the number of close-ups?
Not every actor... looks
good in close-ups like that.
Close-ups have a powerful effect
on the audience.
[City of Jade, Myanmar]
Where is your husband Liang?
Where did you hide him?
Your husband gave me the jade mine
to pay his gambling debts.
But the jade mine is worthless.
I told you many times.
Dunno where he is.
If he doesn't pay off his debts.
You'll be a dead man walking.
[Kachin State, Myanmar]
[Beijing]
A present from Mr. Yu.
The design's not bad.
Pity I don't like jade.
They'll pay you a lot to endorse it.
Won't you consider it?
We've been working
together for ten years. Right?
Don't worry about the contract renewal.
I'll ask the lawyer to get it ready.
You set the conditions.
No need for that.
Why?
I have no intention of
renewing my contract.
We've been working together for ten years.
It's long enough.
Even if we don't work together,
we'll still be friends. Right?
We're not friends.
We're family.
Even if we are, ten years is long enough.
Without me, you won't
get Mr. Yu's money. Right?
Don't forget. You still owe me a film.
Let me take that for you.
I'll do the film I owe you.
And I'll take the money
that belongs to me, too.
Pull over here.
Qiao Yan...
Happy birthday.
It's me.
I'll arrive in Beijing tomorrow.
Remember to pick me up.
Where are you?
You can see a black car opposite you.
Okay, just a moment.
Give it to me.
From the jade mine in Myanmar to here...
It took me seven days and seven nights.
Kept changing buses, trains...
I'm damned tired out.
Whoa...
We haven't seen each
other for 17 years, right?
The TV drama you starred in
was a hit even in Myanmar.
Why do you look so thin?
You're not ill, are you?
Have you seen a doctor?
It suits me.
I look haggard in real
life but fine on camera.
Fasten your seat belt.
Must I? It's so uncomfortable.
Yes. There are cameras everywhere.
I'll help you.
You're pregnant. How far along are you?
Seven months.
Give me a cigarette.
I don't smoke.
Bullshit.
I smelled cigarette
smoke as soon as I got in.
Pregnant women can't smoke.
Mom smoked half a pack a day
when she was carrying you.
Look at you, still alive and well, huh?
This is new.
There's already a SIM card in it.
Wow...
You must be very rich, right?
Why did you come to Beijing?
To see you. And to go sightseeing.
When we were little,
we heard so much about the Great Wall.
I've never seen it.
I'd like to visit the Great Wall.
Tell me the truth.
People around me lie all the time.
Don't worry.
I didn't come to take advantage of you.
I really want to see the Great Wall.
I've never come to Beijing before.
I'm afraid... Once the baby is
born, I won't be able to go anywhere.
I'm an actor. I don't
want to see more acting.
I came here... because I want
to borrow money from you...
and get my ID card back.
I don't want my child to have no ID.
I'm only joking!
How was my performance?
My husband owns several
jade mines in Myanmar.
My life is as good as yours.
Take your shoes off.
- Let me help you.
- No need.
All the things you loved as a kid.
Burmese tea salad.
Beef jerky.
A traditional Burmese sarong.
I bet you can't get them in Beijing.
It'll look good on you.
Come on, try it on.
It's pretty.
I'll try it on tomorrow.
These, too.
Wild mushrooms.
Your favorite.
They should go in the fridge.
Where is it?
[Happy birthday, Qiao Yan.]
Have some water.
You can stash it away tomorrow.
Okay.
Wow...
I knew you were rich.
But I didn't realize you were this rich.
Baby...
This is your aunt.
We two may need to rely on her one day.
Let's go to bed.
You can have my bedroom. The bed is bigger.
The guest room bed is quite small.
Damned comfortable.
Take this credit card.
Put everything you want on it.
You can withdraw cash with it, too.
If I say one day... I miss you so much...
that I want to come see
you, would you believe me?
Take it.
No need.
You already gave me a phone.
Sleep in your own bedroom.
The guest room will do fine.
Happy birthday.
Happy birthday.
Xiao Yang, track this phone number for me.
"Stealthily, Ayu walks
into the public toilet."
"She holds a plastic tube in her hand..."
"With a rubber
bulb...""attached to one end."
"Ayu squeezes...""the end
of the tube into her vagina."
"Her body trembles."
"She is very afraid."
Are you still afraid?
You came from Myanmar to harvest sugarcane.
You were better at it than the grown-ups.
I knew... you desperately
wanted to stay in China.
You... were always so good at scheming.
This big apartment of yours...
Is it part of your scheme?
I left the food on the table.
I'm going out for a walk.
How many times have I
told you? He is not here.
A month ago... he said he was staying here.
It can't be wrong.
How can it be wrong?
Look at the address.
The address and the name are both correct.
But they never stay for more than a week.
Hello, the number you're calling
is switched off.
We haven't seen
this much snow in Beijing for ages.
You help me convince him.
After that, all problems will be solved.
Mr. Yu.
Mansong Pu'er tea.
My favorite.
Ms. Qiao, if you like it...
I can supply you with it all year.
Thank you, Mr. Yu. I don't drink tea.
It seems you don't like jade either?
And you don't drink tea.
Very unusual for someone from Yunnan.
Mr. Yu. Director Zhou is next door.
Let's have a drink together.
Ms. Qiao can really drink.
I won't join you.
I know nothing about movies.
Besides... I don't care
who the director is.
I only care who the leading lady is.
I just hope that through this movie,
Ms. Qiao and I will become friends.
May I?
Director Zhou.
- Ms. Qiao.
- Hello, director.
- No need for introductions, yeah?
- Yes.
Have a seat.
Shall we start with a toast?
Let's drink a toast.
Ms. Qiao only drinks spirits.
Impressive.
Come on.
This is... Fang Lei.
Our supporting actress.
Newly signed to our agency.
I haven't agreed to take on the role.
And here's the supporting actress?
Ms. Qiao, you've read the script.
What do you think of it?
I think it's very well written.
But I'm very curious as to
why you wrote a story like this.
Because the character
Ayu... is based on my mother.
In real life, she suffered a lot.
She was forced to give birth to that child.
And that child was me.
But in your script, the child dies.
In the first draft, the child survived.
But... I think the child's death
conveys sharper criticism.
It's good that he dies.
In this script, the child cannot survive.
That's what makes the movie powerful.
Since when did you start
caring about artistic creation?
Ms. Qiao... Your birthday is
December 18, a Sagittarius?
But that can't be right.
You don't look like a Sagittarius.
Did you change your birthday?
What are you talking about?
So... According to the star sign,
people born on this day are nave,
optimistic, friendly, and easy-going.
I always feel that this
is not like Ms. Qiao.
I don't believe in astrology.
I get it. You believe in Mr. Shen.
I believe in myself.
I need to go to the restroom.
When will you come home?
What's the code? I'm locked out.
What are you doing?
I can see that the director fancies you.
What made you sign up that Fang Lei?
There is something about her
that makes me feel she's so much
like the younger you.
You're fucking blind.
I'm nothing like her.
You're so boring.
You're so childish.
You thought I was dead?
Why don't you ask me how I got in?
The code is 012018, isn't it?
My birthday.
Scrub my back for me. With that.
Come on, my back is itchy.
Come on.
On my way here, I visited Mom's grave.
It's beautifully restored
and kept very clean.
They say you pay someone to maintain it.
Let me know how much it costs you.
Liang and I will share the cost.
[You're not Qiao Yan]
[Who are you?]
It's me, Liang.
I can hardly recognize you.
I can easily recognize you.
Sis, you're a big star even in Myanmar.
My sister is in Beijing now.
Then look after her well.
Because of you, she can't go anywhere.
Without your sister and me, how
could you have everything today?
How could you go to school?
How could you take exams?
How could you study acting?
If it weren't for we two, you'd be
harvesting sugarcane in Myanmar now.
Help me this once.
Little sister.
When you help me,
you help your sister, too.
How much do you want?
Tell me how much you're worth.
Ten million.
No bargaining.
Do you think the character Ayu suits me?
Don't worry about our company.
Here's my plan.
The company will definitely go public.
Then it can go public in Hong Kong, too.
Or in New York if you want.
We can split the shares 40-60.
Or even 50-50.
I don't want to make money.
Then what do you want?
I want freedom.
How could you have freedom without money?
I've never seen a penniless person
who has freedom.
The poor can never have freedom.
The rich may have a little freedom.
Look, all the things you have now,
which of them wasn't bought with money?
Food, clothes, homes, cars.
I remember when I first met you,
you told me you wanted to make money.
I don't want to listen to your talk.
Get out!
This is my home.
Get out!
The chili oil smells so nice.
Go sit at the table.
I've been waiting to
taste your mince again.
Here. Add whatever condiments you like.
Thanks.
Is one bowl of Yunnan noodles enough?
I need you to do me a favor.
What favor?
This is all for you.
I don't do anything illegal.
Neither do I.
Help me send someone away.
Where to?
Myanmar.
It'd be best if he can't come back again.
Cut! Very good.
It's a great shot.
But now we've got a problem. I feel
you don't walk like a pregnant woman.
And...
You don't look like you're pregnant.
I haven't done the shot yet, director.
Y-You want someone who looks like a pregnant
woman? Go find a real pregnant woman.
Go find a real pregnant woman.
Cast a real pregnant woman.
Let's have lunch first.
Director, what do you
think of my performance?
Pretty good.
It's fake.
You need to open your legs wider.
Watch me.
Is it heavy?
This belly is too light.
Carrying a child is hard, isn't it?
That's right.
A baby won't be that light.
The woman you play.
Why does she want to get rid of the child?
That script doesn't make sense.
No matter how she got pregnant,
no mother can bring herself to do that.
I'll keep practicing.
Okay.
I was just playing with it.
Wardrobe!
Wardrobe!
I scolded Fang Lei just now.
She's young and ignorant.
Don't think too much.
She just followed your instructions.
No way.
I can understand.
Who doesn't want to be the lead?
Fang Lei is an actress we signed up.
She shows great potential.
She works hard.
As her senior, you should be
guiding her a little.
You could cast her as the lead.
You must be joking.
Can she act as well as you?
You beat them all,
no matter how promising they are.
Get out.
What?
I need to get changed.
"You push the bike as I bump along."
"You're taking me to a
clinic to abort the child."
Hello.
Have you got the money ready?
Yes, I have.
Where are you?
Stop!
Keep running, eh?
Running, eh?
Uncle, you lost it.
What should we say to Grandma Yao?
No big deal if he dies.
She asked us to get him back to Myanmar
and make sure he stayed there.
It's what we are doing.
Then we should ask for more money.
Pull over. Pull over.
Darling, I'm here.
Come over.
Hello, the number you're calling
is switched off.
Where's Liang?
- Where is the money?
- What money? Where is he?
Uncle.
She has no money.
I'll kill you.
What are you doing?
You wanna kill me? Come on.
Kill me.
You think I don't dare?
Liang.
Are you all right?
Are you okay?
Where is the money?
What money?
Ten million.
Damn you, Liang. You
owe people so much again.
I don't have that much money.
Look.
I'm heavily pregnant.
Where do I get that kind of money for you?
Extort money from me by hanging him up!
I didn't knock you up.
Honey, I'm fine.
What do you want?
- What are you doing?
- You think I won't?
You wanna kill me?
Go ahead. Kill me then.
Okay. Fine.
What are you doing?
What are you doing?
Fuck you, you can't be serious.
You can't be serious.
Don't touch my husband.
Stop!
Stop!
I'll get you the money.
I'll go get you the money right now.
You can't send people like him away.
They love money more than life itself.
You can't have mercy on them.
Never give them money.
Because they'll always ask for more.
Once you've paid them
off, they'll come back.
They'll keep coming
back. They'll never stop.
Let me get rid of him for you.
It's the only way to put an end to it.
Don't be soft on them.
Think about it.
You can't let your sister live either.
Identity isn't a problem.
Nor is the name.
But you're a big star.
Things that others can shrug off
are a big problem for you.
A big star like you
No matter how popular you are,
a small mistake can cost you everything.
A small problem can
turn into a catastrophe.
You're back.
I'd like you to lend me some money.
It's Liang who wants it.
Let him ask me himself.
You knew Liang was in Beijing.
Why didn't you tell me?
How much do you want?
Ten million.
I'll owe it to you.
I can sign an IOU.
You know what ten million means?
It's more than five billion Myanmar kyats.
How are you going to pay me back?
I knew you didn't come
to see the Great Wall.
I knew you didn't want to see me at all.
Actually, I didn't want to see you either.
Liang isn't a decent man.
I know Liang better than you. I've been
with him for 17 years, no need to tell me.
You just tell me if you'll
lend me the money.
I won't.
Why should I lend you money?
I gave you everything I had.
- Back then, if I hadn't given it to you...
- Back then, it was your own choice.
I didn't force you.
You fell in love.
I harvested sugarcane for you.
I did housework for
you. I took exams for you.
I helped you elope. I
did all that to help you.
Were you helping me or yourself?
Don't make it sound
as if everyone owes you.
No one owes you anything.
Maybe Dad owed you. I certainly don't.
I don't owe you anything.
You know what kind of life I had,
when I was alone in Myanmar?
In the last few days,
I dreamed about Dad.
He said...
He let Mom down. He let me down.
He especially let you down.
Stop talking about Dad. And Mom.
And Mom.
They're dead.
Both dead.
He said he had forgiven us.
Take a rest.
Relax.
You're brilliant.
You're a great actress.
Time for lunch.
Have it before it gets cold.
Do you have a bank account in China?
If I need to get you cash, it'll take time.
How many days?
Three days?
Five days?
A week?
Is Liang pressing you?
Give me a clear answer.
You remind me of leeches.
Do you remember
the Myanmar River near our home?
I hated that river.
On rainy days, the banks
were covered with leeches.
You and Liang pushed me into the water.
The leeches got hold of both my feet.
You and Liang are like those leeches.
Sis. Stay with me.
I'll provide for you.
Leave Liang.
Qiao Yan!
Tell them. We'll negotiate
with them if we can.
If we can't, fuck them.
This is my cousin.
Mr. Shen, my boss.
Don't get up.
- I'm Shen Hao Ming.
- Nice to meet you.
- Nice to meet you.
- What's up?
Well... Mr. Yu is hosting a dinner tonight.
You must come. Can't refuse.
Oh, I see.
Cousin. Shall I add you on WeChat?
Sure.
I'll add you then.
Next time I can't find
Qiao Yan, I'll call you.
No problem.
I know.
I'm doing a lot worse than you.
But if I hadn't given what I had to you,
would you become what you are today?
Maybe it'd have been
me who came to Beijing.
It would've been me who became a star.
You gave it to me willingly.
You made the choice.
Are you all right?
I'm all right.
Damn, what a dickhead.
What do we do now?
Let me make a call.
Hello, I have a car accident.
Come deal with it.
Sis, get my driving license from my bag.
When you get the money ready,
I'll give you the ID card back.
You can't do anything with it.
I can apply for a replacement.
The success that took you
more than ten years to achieve...
You don't want to lose it, do you?
- Give it to me.
- Trying to snatch it?
- It's mine.
- I'm Qiao Yan.
It has my name and my birthday on it.
If I hadn't given it to you,
you'd still be a phantom.
If it weren't for me, you would be the one
living in Myanmar now, not me.
What I've achieved
is the result of my hard work.
It has nothing to do with
who I am. Give it to me.
You should leave now.
Why should I leave?
You're a big star.
What if she tries to extort money from you?
I worked my way up.
I'm not afraid of being extorted.
Give it to me.
Wait in the car. I'll go deal with it.
Hi.
This is the contact person's number.
Call him when it is needed.
Excuse me.
Wait.
You think a star is
superior to others, huh?
- You want to walk away after hitting my car.
- Damn you, put your hand down.
Pay for the damages, now. You can't leave.
You fucking crazy idiot. What do you want?
- If you dare to touch my sister, you'll regret it.
- Did you swear at me?
Let go of me.
What are you doing? What's wrong with you?
Ouch, my baby.
My belly. Call the police.
Sis, call the police.
My baby
Stop running, you bitch.
Stop running.
Ouch, my belly.
It's killing me.
My baby!
Let's go.
Pull me up.
How was my performance?
Good.
- You two all right?
- I sorted it out, Mr. Shen.
Good, get into my car.
When the VIP arrives, so does the lamb!
A tan sheep slaughtered only this morning.
Mr. Shen. The carving knife...
We must ask the guest of honor
to cut a cross on the sheep's back.
Mr. Yu, you should do it.
The first cut shouldn't be by me.
It should be Ms. Yu's honor.
Ms. Qiao.
Yes, Ms. Qiao.
Because Ms. Qiao
is the actress I love the most.
The one and only.
It's the director who makes the film.
Director, you should make the cut.
I can't take the credit.
Without Mr. Shen, there'd be no film.
Mr. Shen, you must do it.
- Here you are, Mr. Shen.
- I'm a nobody.
Without Mr. Yu, there'd be no film.
Mr. Yu.
You should be the one.
Look, you artists have turned
our lives into a movie.
The first to taste the lamb must be Ms. Yu.
Yes, let's sit down.
I'm allergic to lamb.
- Why didn't you tell me earlier?
- Ah, I forgot that.
Well, this is a reminder for all of us
to understand each other better.
- Isn't that so?
- Yes.
Yes?
We have to work closely with each other.
It's confirmed that
I'll invest in your company.
As soon as the shoot is over,
we'll sign the contract.
Mr. Yu.
Don't you worry.
Ms. Qiao won't run away.
She'll definitely star in the next film.
We're family.
Family.
Let's drink a toast to family.
Come on.
Let me drink a toast to you.
I invested so much money in the film
and cast Ms. Qiao.
My sincerity is not in doubt.
Right?
- Nothing wrong, eh?
- Nothing wrong.
But Ms. Qiao...
She's not sincere.
No.
Mr. Yu, we have wine here.
Here.
- Stop.
- Both glasses must be full.
Give it to me.
These two glasses...
Ms. Qiao must finish them.
By finishing them,
she'll show her loyalty.
- Right?
- Okay, no problem.
Ms. Qiao should show her loyalty.
L-Let me drink first.
Sit down!
Why do you always get in the way?
Tonight, I really detest you.
Ms. Qiao.
I invested so much money in the film
and cast Ms. Qiao.
I deserve something in return, don't I?
Yes.
- I'm right, huh?
- Yes, you are.
Whoever invests so much
deserves something in return, right?
Mr. Yu.
Mr. Yu, are you okay?
She's just a fucking actress.
I've met so many of 'em.
Thought she was royalty?
That bastard...
Even I wanted to beat him up.
Wasn't it you who set up the dinner?
Come have a drink at my place.
Let's part on good terms.
Give me my money back.
Cameras are installed in every room.
- I don't want to wear it any more.
- Put it on.
You wanted to put on a pretty dress.
Let go of me.
I don't want to put it
on. What are you doing?
If you want to wear pretty dresses,
you shouldn't get pregnant.
They don't look good.
Don't wear them.
They're old, throw them out.
They're mine.
My clothes.
What do you mean yours or mine?
They're all mine.
I bought you these clothes.
So, are they yours or mine?
Tell you what.
You're Qiao Yan.
I'm Qiao Yan, too.
These are ours.
How will you prove you're Qiao Yan?
You have no ID.
You're a phantom even in Myanmar.
If you spread it around,
no one will believe you're Qiao Yan.
Just try.
Go on.
Spread it around.
Liang is a scum.
He has been using you.
And you still stay with him.
That's between me and him.
Nothing to do with you.
How about the child you're carrying?
You're an illegal immigrant.
You know what?
In Beijing,
the police could arrest you at any time.
Your child will have no ID either.
What are you thinking?
It's cold, don't catch a chill.
Sis
You're the only family I have.
Now,
there's also the baby you're carrying.
Please put yourself in my shoes.
Stop crying.
Stop crying.
Let me send you back to Myanmar.
I'll get you a Myanmar ID card.
Where are the people
who'll take me to Myanmar?
We're almost there.
They're waiting at the next tollbooth.
You can trust them.
For how long have you worked with my sis...
Worked with my cousin?
Five years.
My cousin always gets what she wants.
If I don't get the money now,
I'll send you one of your husband's hands.
Why are they so late?
I need to go to the restroom.
Where are you?
Grandma Yao, we'll arrive in about an hour.
I'm not her cousin.
I'm her elder sister.
My dad always wanted a son.
She should have been aborted.
My mom refused to have an abortion.
It wasn't until the baby was almost due
that my dad started panicking.
He dragged my mom to a clinic.
Forced her to have an injection
to abort my sister.
In the end...
My sister survived.
But my mom died.
My dad was afraid he might lose his job.
So, he sent my sister
to someone in Myanmar.
We're sisters.
How much money do you want?
She's not Qiao Yan.
I'm Qiao Yan.
It doesn't matter to me who Qiao Yan is.
Lend me ten million.
This is blackmail and extortion.
You misheard me.
I said "lend".
You're quite smart.
- When do you need it?
- Tomorrow.
In cash.
No problem.
I hear she hasn't renewed her contract.
Make sure you sort the shareholders out.
And I'll sort her out.
Thank you for endorsing
our little-known brand.
I embarrassed myself the other day.
I'm sorry.
You're being too polite, Mr. Yu.
It's work.
Let's welcome our brand ambassador.
The renowned actress Qiao Yan.
Hello, the number you're calling
is switched off.
Hello, the number you're calling
is switched off.
You can't let your sister live either.
These are ours.
Thanks for the money!
You've mutilated him!
You cut off his finger!
Don't go!
Stop!
Darling, think of the baby.
Think of the baby.
That's enough!
That's enough!
Have you decided?
What do you mean by that?
You got the line wrong.
What are you doing?
You want me dead?
You guys want to kill me?
Director!
Director!
Ms. Qiao, what's wrong?
Did you make changes to the script?
Why didn't anyone tell me about it?
Mr. Shen said he discussed it with you.
And Mr. Yu agreed, too.
I'll let you digest this.
Take a break.
Stay on set. Have a ten-minute break.
Ma'am.
Your cousin burst into
your home with a man.
Get up, let's go.
Come here.
Let's go.
Get up.
Get up.
Come here.
Lie down.
Lie down.
Why didn't you answer my calls
when you got to Beijing?
Look at this apartment.
So luxurious.
Look at these things.
All of them should be yours.
If you hadn't run away with me,
she'd be a complete unknown.
What are you doing?
What the fuck are you doing?
Let me take a look.
Don't touch that.
Don't touch my sister's stuff.
Get off.
So, it was you who
demanded that ten million.
You've been lying to me.
You made me trick my sister
into giving me money.
What do I need the money for?
Isn't it for you and our baby?
Look at these rich people.
How easy it is for them to make money!
Your sister is one of them.
She just puts on pretty clothes
and money rolls in.
The ten million I asked for is too little.
Damn, I should demand 30 million.
Don't touch it.
I don't care.
- I wanna get ten million.
- Put it back.
Are you stupid or something?
If I don't get the money,
I'll be dead back in Myanmar.
You, too, if you come back with me.
How come you've become like this?
Liang!
This fucking safe.
Bound to have some good stuff in it.
How come you've become like this?
How come you've become like this! Liang!
Get off.
You want me dead?
You want me dead in Beijing?
Or in Myanmar?
I'll fucking open it.
It's open.
You grab some clothes.
What's this?
Look.
Who is this?
You're the real Qiao Yan.
This is your name.
Liang!
- What are you doing?
- You got here quickly.
Damn, look.
The camera.
That's how you protect her.
Don't you know she's been watching you?
If you don't give me 30 million,
I'll expose your fake identity.
All you want is money, isn't it?
I'll give it to you.
But you fuck off back to Myanmar now.
They'll stay with me.
- Sis, go.
- I've fucking lost everything.
And you wanna snatch
my wife and kid from me?
What are you doing?
You hired those guys
to take me back to Myanmar to die.
Sis, go.
You must give me 30 million.
You must give me 30 million.
Have you gone mad?
Have you gone mad?
Fuck off.
Sis
Darling
Get out, I'm calling the police.
Hello.
I need an ambulance.
Quick!
Sis!
[Ruili, Yunnan]
Hello, Auntie.
Why didn't you come to work today?
Are you going back to Myanmar?
I'm not going back. I'm going to stay here.
That's good.
Sis.
Sis.
Here.
Sis, look.
These mushrooms are enough
to knock him out for a day.
What are you looking at?
Let your brother-in-law have some.
Don't talk nonsense.
How is your preparation going?
Don't worry, I'm studying hard.
Do well in the exams for me.
I believe in you.
Principal Qiao.
Your Burmese niece is a good worker.
She should come more often.
Remember, don't bring too much stuff.
We're going to the jade
mine, not on holiday.
Qiao Yan.
You, take your exams tomorrow.
You, go back to Myanmar tomorrow.
Here
I'm off.
Where are you going?
I'm going to Myanmar.
With whom?
With Liang?
Liang isn't a decent man.
This is your sister's ID card.
It's something that cannot be changed.
I'll take you to Myanmar tomorrow morning.
This jade bangle belonged to your mom.
And the money.
Take both with you.
Don't come back again.
You should pay the fine
and buy me a Chinese ID card.
How could I afford such a heavy fine?
If I recognize you as my child,
I'll lose my job.
And then how would I support you two?
Your mom died because
she gave birth to you.
What are you talking about?
If you hadn't forced her
to have that injection,
she wouldn't have died.
She died because of you.
Get in there!
Dad, have breakfast.
Join me, come on.
Then I'll take you to the river.
Okay.
Sis!
I'm leaving.
Here, the admission ticket.
Wait.
Your hair is too long.
It looks different
from the photo on the ticket.
I'll cut it.
Okay, now it looks the same.
I'm off.
Sis!
Sis!
Take the money with you.
You'll need it in Myanmar.
Good luck with the exams.
Don't worry.
I'll come back to you once I'm rich.
Then we'll go visit the
Great Wall in Beijing.
It's a deal.
Qiao Yan!
Dad.
What happened?
Dad.
Dad fell into the river.
Dad.
- Dad.
- No, it's too dangerous.
Dad!
It's too deep, don't go in.
It's too dangerous
Dad!
Dad!
Dad!
It's all my fault
Dad!
Dad!
Sis, what should we do?
Shush, don't cry.
Mommy is waking up.
Look at Mommy.
Have you named her?
It's a girl.
We need to think carefully about her name.
She's very healthy, very cute.
I had a dream.
I dreamed about going to the Great Wall.
It was snowing up there.
I thought I was dead.
Stop talking nonsense.
Once you've recovered,
I'll take you to visit the Great Wall.
Don't cry.
Let Mommy rest.
Let Mommy rest.
I'll take you out for a walk.
I'll take you out for a walk.
Ma'am.
I've asked around.
In your cousin's case
the hospital cannot issue
a birth certificate for the baby.
Then ask the lawyer.
Is adopting her the only
way to get her an ID?
Yes.
Hush.
I never thought you loved children so much.
What are you doing here?
I came to see your cousin.
I apologize for the changes to the script.
Let's find some time to talk about it.
I want to give my ID back to my sister.
What's the point?
You're you, she's herself.
There are certain things
people are born with.
You can't escape from them.
You look better
when playing an expectant mother.
It makes me feel so sympathetic.
The new contract.
When the company goes public,
you'll benefit from it, too.
I won't renew my contract.
Did you forget who you are?
You can tell the whole world
that I'm not Qiao Yan.
Destroy both of us.
The company is going to go public.
And you're raising funds for it.
You don't want to get involved
in a lawsuit, do you?
Even if you forgot who you are,
I'll help you to remember.
It's okay.
Let's talk about contract renewal later.
Read the revised script.
I think it's good.
The loving relationship
between two sisters.
More audience-orientated, more commercial.
More feminist.
The first half is about Ayu.
The second half is about Mo.
I thought I was killed off.
There are several scenes before your death.
All these scenes are brilliant.
You can show off your acting skills.
Must you do this?
When Fang Lei has made her screen debut
and become famous,
I'll let you go on holiday.
Hello everyone, guests and friends.
Welcome to our film launch event for "Mo".
Now, let's welcome the celebrated actress,
the other leading lady
in the film, Ms. Qiao Yan.
Thank you all for coming to this event.
Next, we would like to ask Ms. Qiao Yan
to say a few words to us all.
Thank you all for coming
to this media announcement.
This is my last film.
After I finish it,
I will leave the entertainment business.
I'll take a break for five years.
The shooting has worn out Ms. Qiao Yan.
I believe we've all experienced exhaustion,
so we can sympathize with her feelings.
The peak of an actress's career
lasts only a few years.
I can do a lot in the prime of my life.
- You mean you'll retire...
- For example, I'd like to stop being Qiao Yan.
Ms. Qiao Yan, what's your plan?
I will look after my family.
There are people
who need me to look after them.
It's a very long break...
Thank you all for coming.
Today, due to time constraints...
The cigar.
The child is temporarily sold to you,
so you have to treat her well.
Give her to me.
The money is there.
It's not even a boy.
You can always have another child.
I want to find my child!
Let go of me.
Let go of me.
She just woke up.
The contract is over there.
I know this contract
means nothing to you.
You can always tell the whole world
you're not Qiao Yan.
Five years.
Be Qiao Yan for another five years.
The kid...
I'll look after her for you.
She looks more like you than your sis.
When she grows up,
I'll make her a star.
Both of you will be stars.
Fuck freedom.
You'll listen to me.
Do whatever I ask you to do.
I forgot to tell you.
Liang signed over
custody of the child to me.
Now, I'm her guardian.
How about naming her "Shen Qiao Yan"?
Don't leave.
We're a family.
Don't leave.
The Great Wall.
Beautiful?
It's different from what I imagined.
Better not to go to some places.
They're always different
from what you imagined.
[Liang is sentenced to life imprisonment for
fraud, extortion, and child trafficking.]
[Grandma Yao and her accomplices
are sentenced to 15 years of imprisonment]
[for illegal border crossing
and unlawful imprisonment.]
[Shen Hao Ming is sentenced to
15 years of jail for child trafficking, ]
[abduction, and attempted rape.]
[In accordance with the law, Qian Yan will
not be pursued for criminal responsibility
[as her resistance
to Shen Hao Ming's child abduction]
[and attempted rape
constitutes as self-defense.]
[Mandalay, Myanmar]
There are too many close-ups.
There's too much of my face!
Can't they cut some of them?
Sure, I'll talk to them.
Hello, director. Ms. Qiao has
just seen the film. She likes it a lot.
But can you reduce the number of close-ups?
Not every actor... looks
good in close-ups like that.
Close-ups have a powerful effect
on the audience.
[City of Jade, Myanmar]
Where is your husband Liang?
Where did you hide him?
Your husband gave me the jade mine
to pay his gambling debts.
But the jade mine is worthless.
I told you many times.
Dunno where he is.
If he doesn't pay off his debts.
You'll be a dead man walking.
[Kachin State, Myanmar]
[Beijing]
A present from Mr. Yu.
The design's not bad.
Pity I don't like jade.
They'll pay you a lot to endorse it.
Won't you consider it?
We've been working
together for ten years. Right?
Don't worry about the contract renewal.
I'll ask the lawyer to get it ready.
You set the conditions.
No need for that.
Why?
I have no intention of
renewing my contract.
We've been working together for ten years.
It's long enough.
Even if we don't work together,
we'll still be friends. Right?
We're not friends.
We're family.
Even if we are, ten years is long enough.
Without me, you won't
get Mr. Yu's money. Right?
Don't forget. You still owe me a film.
Let me take that for you.
I'll do the film I owe you.
And I'll take the money
that belongs to me, too.
Pull over here.
Qiao Yan...
Happy birthday.
It's me.
I'll arrive in Beijing tomorrow.
Remember to pick me up.
Where are you?
You can see a black car opposite you.
Okay, just a moment.
Give it to me.
From the jade mine in Myanmar to here...
It took me seven days and seven nights.
Kept changing buses, trains...
I'm damned tired out.
Whoa...
We haven't seen each
other for 17 years, right?
The TV drama you starred in
was a hit even in Myanmar.
Why do you look so thin?
You're not ill, are you?
Have you seen a doctor?
It suits me.
I look haggard in real
life but fine on camera.
Fasten your seat belt.
Must I? It's so uncomfortable.
Yes. There are cameras everywhere.
I'll help you.
You're pregnant. How far along are you?
Seven months.
Give me a cigarette.
I don't smoke.
Bullshit.
I smelled cigarette
smoke as soon as I got in.
Pregnant women can't smoke.
Mom smoked half a pack a day
when she was carrying you.
Look at you, still alive and well, huh?
This is new.
There's already a SIM card in it.
Wow...
You must be very rich, right?
Why did you come to Beijing?
To see you. And to go sightseeing.
When we were little,
we heard so much about the Great Wall.
I've never seen it.
I'd like to visit the Great Wall.
Tell me the truth.
People around me lie all the time.
Don't worry.
I didn't come to take advantage of you.
I really want to see the Great Wall.
I've never come to Beijing before.
I'm afraid... Once the baby is
born, I won't be able to go anywhere.
I'm an actor. I don't
want to see more acting.
I came here... because I want
to borrow money from you...
and get my ID card back.
I don't want my child to have no ID.
I'm only joking!
How was my performance?
My husband owns several
jade mines in Myanmar.
My life is as good as yours.
Take your shoes off.
- Let me help you.
- No need.
All the things you loved as a kid.
Burmese tea salad.
Beef jerky.
A traditional Burmese sarong.
I bet you can't get them in Beijing.
It'll look good on you.
Come on, try it on.
It's pretty.
I'll try it on tomorrow.
These, too.
Wild mushrooms.
Your favorite.
They should go in the fridge.
Where is it?
[Happy birthday, Qiao Yan.]
Have some water.
You can stash it away tomorrow.
Okay.
Wow...
I knew you were rich.
But I didn't realize you were this rich.
Baby...
This is your aunt.
We two may need to rely on her one day.
Let's go to bed.
You can have my bedroom. The bed is bigger.
The guest room bed is quite small.
Damned comfortable.
Take this credit card.
Put everything you want on it.
You can withdraw cash with it, too.
If I say one day... I miss you so much...
that I want to come see
you, would you believe me?
Take it.
No need.
You already gave me a phone.
Sleep in your own bedroom.
The guest room will do fine.
Happy birthday.
Happy birthday.
Xiao Yang, track this phone number for me.
"Stealthily, Ayu walks
into the public toilet."
"She holds a plastic tube in her hand..."
"With a rubber
bulb...""attached to one end."
"Ayu squeezes...""the end
of the tube into her vagina."
"Her body trembles."
"She is very afraid."
Are you still afraid?
You came from Myanmar to harvest sugarcane.
You were better at it than the grown-ups.
I knew... you desperately
wanted to stay in China.
You... were always so good at scheming.
This big apartment of yours...
Is it part of your scheme?
I left the food on the table.
I'm going out for a walk.
How many times have I
told you? He is not here.
A month ago... he said he was staying here.
It can't be wrong.
How can it be wrong?
Look at the address.
The address and the name are both correct.
But they never stay for more than a week.
Hello, the number you're calling
is switched off.
We haven't seen
this much snow in Beijing for ages.
You help me convince him.
After that, all problems will be solved.
Mr. Yu.
Mansong Pu'er tea.
My favorite.
Ms. Qiao, if you like it...
I can supply you with it all year.
Thank you, Mr. Yu. I don't drink tea.
It seems you don't like jade either?
And you don't drink tea.
Very unusual for someone from Yunnan.
Mr. Yu. Director Zhou is next door.
Let's have a drink together.
Ms. Qiao can really drink.
I won't join you.
I know nothing about movies.
Besides... I don't care
who the director is.
I only care who the leading lady is.
I just hope that through this movie,
Ms. Qiao and I will become friends.
May I?
Director Zhou.
- Ms. Qiao.
- Hello, director.
- No need for introductions, yeah?
- Yes.
Have a seat.
Shall we start with a toast?
Let's drink a toast.
Ms. Qiao only drinks spirits.
Impressive.
Come on.
This is... Fang Lei.
Our supporting actress.
Newly signed to our agency.
I haven't agreed to take on the role.
And here's the supporting actress?
Ms. Qiao, you've read the script.
What do you think of it?
I think it's very well written.
But I'm very curious as to
why you wrote a story like this.
Because the character
Ayu... is based on my mother.
In real life, she suffered a lot.
She was forced to give birth to that child.
And that child was me.
But in your script, the child dies.
In the first draft, the child survived.
But... I think the child's death
conveys sharper criticism.
It's good that he dies.
In this script, the child cannot survive.
That's what makes the movie powerful.
Since when did you start
caring about artistic creation?
Ms. Qiao... Your birthday is
December 18, a Sagittarius?
But that can't be right.
You don't look like a Sagittarius.
Did you change your birthday?
What are you talking about?
So... According to the star sign,
people born on this day are nave,
optimistic, friendly, and easy-going.
I always feel that this
is not like Ms. Qiao.
I don't believe in astrology.
I get it. You believe in Mr. Shen.
I believe in myself.
I need to go to the restroom.
When will you come home?
What's the code? I'm locked out.
What are you doing?
I can see that the director fancies you.
What made you sign up that Fang Lei?
There is something about her
that makes me feel she's so much
like the younger you.
You're fucking blind.
I'm nothing like her.
You're so boring.
You're so childish.
You thought I was dead?
Why don't you ask me how I got in?
The code is 012018, isn't it?
My birthday.
Scrub my back for me. With that.
Come on, my back is itchy.
Come on.
On my way here, I visited Mom's grave.
It's beautifully restored
and kept very clean.
They say you pay someone to maintain it.
Let me know how much it costs you.
Liang and I will share the cost.
[You're not Qiao Yan]
[Who are you?]
It's me, Liang.
I can hardly recognize you.
I can easily recognize you.
Sis, you're a big star even in Myanmar.
My sister is in Beijing now.
Then look after her well.
Because of you, she can't go anywhere.
Without your sister and me, how
could you have everything today?
How could you go to school?
How could you take exams?
How could you study acting?
If it weren't for we two, you'd be
harvesting sugarcane in Myanmar now.
Help me this once.
Little sister.
When you help me,
you help your sister, too.
How much do you want?
Tell me how much you're worth.
Ten million.
No bargaining.
Do you think the character Ayu suits me?
Don't worry about our company.
Here's my plan.
The company will definitely go public.
Then it can go public in Hong Kong, too.
Or in New York if you want.
We can split the shares 40-60.
Or even 50-50.
I don't want to make money.
Then what do you want?
I want freedom.
How could you have freedom without money?
I've never seen a penniless person
who has freedom.
The poor can never have freedom.
The rich may have a little freedom.
Look, all the things you have now,
which of them wasn't bought with money?
Food, clothes, homes, cars.
I remember when I first met you,
you told me you wanted to make money.
I don't want to listen to your talk.
Get out!
This is my home.
Get out!
The chili oil smells so nice.
Go sit at the table.
I've been waiting to
taste your mince again.
Here. Add whatever condiments you like.
Thanks.
Is one bowl of Yunnan noodles enough?
I need you to do me a favor.
What favor?
This is all for you.
I don't do anything illegal.
Neither do I.
Help me send someone away.
Where to?
Myanmar.
It'd be best if he can't come back again.
Cut! Very good.
It's a great shot.
But now we've got a problem. I feel
you don't walk like a pregnant woman.
And...
You don't look like you're pregnant.
I haven't done the shot yet, director.
Y-You want someone who looks like a pregnant
woman? Go find a real pregnant woman.
Go find a real pregnant woman.
Cast a real pregnant woman.
Let's have lunch first.
Director, what do you
think of my performance?
Pretty good.
It's fake.
You need to open your legs wider.
Watch me.
Is it heavy?
This belly is too light.
Carrying a child is hard, isn't it?
That's right.
A baby won't be that light.
The woman you play.
Why does she want to get rid of the child?
That script doesn't make sense.
No matter how she got pregnant,
no mother can bring herself to do that.
I'll keep practicing.
Okay.
I was just playing with it.
Wardrobe!
Wardrobe!
I scolded Fang Lei just now.
She's young and ignorant.
Don't think too much.
She just followed your instructions.
No way.
I can understand.
Who doesn't want to be the lead?
Fang Lei is an actress we signed up.
She shows great potential.
She works hard.
As her senior, you should be
guiding her a little.
You could cast her as the lead.
You must be joking.
Can she act as well as you?
You beat them all,
no matter how promising they are.
Get out.
What?
I need to get changed.
"You push the bike as I bump along."
"You're taking me to a
clinic to abort the child."
Hello.
Have you got the money ready?
Yes, I have.
Where are you?
Stop!
Keep running, eh?
Running, eh?
Uncle, you lost it.
What should we say to Grandma Yao?
No big deal if he dies.
She asked us to get him back to Myanmar
and make sure he stayed there.
It's what we are doing.
Then we should ask for more money.
Pull over. Pull over.
Darling, I'm here.
Come over.
Hello, the number you're calling
is switched off.
Where's Liang?
- Where is the money?
- What money? Where is he?
Uncle.
She has no money.
I'll kill you.
What are you doing?
You wanna kill me? Come on.
Kill me.
You think I don't dare?
Liang.
Are you all right?
Are you okay?
Where is the money?
What money?
Ten million.
Damn you, Liang. You
owe people so much again.
I don't have that much money.
Look.
I'm heavily pregnant.
Where do I get that kind of money for you?
Extort money from me by hanging him up!
I didn't knock you up.
Honey, I'm fine.
What do you want?
- What are you doing?
- You think I won't?
You wanna kill me?
Go ahead. Kill me then.
Okay. Fine.
What are you doing?
What are you doing?
Fuck you, you can't be serious.
You can't be serious.
Don't touch my husband.
Stop!
Stop!
I'll get you the money.
I'll go get you the money right now.
You can't send people like him away.
They love money more than life itself.
You can't have mercy on them.
Never give them money.
Because they'll always ask for more.
Once you've paid them
off, they'll come back.
They'll keep coming
back. They'll never stop.
Let me get rid of him for you.
It's the only way to put an end to it.
Don't be soft on them.
Think about it.
You can't let your sister live either.
Identity isn't a problem.
Nor is the name.
But you're a big star.
Things that others can shrug off
are a big problem for you.
A big star like you
No matter how popular you are,
a small mistake can cost you everything.
A small problem can
turn into a catastrophe.
You're back.
I'd like you to lend me some money.
It's Liang who wants it.
Let him ask me himself.
You knew Liang was in Beijing.
Why didn't you tell me?
How much do you want?
Ten million.
I'll owe it to you.
I can sign an IOU.
You know what ten million means?
It's more than five billion Myanmar kyats.
How are you going to pay me back?
I knew you didn't come
to see the Great Wall.
I knew you didn't want to see me at all.
Actually, I didn't want to see you either.
Liang isn't a decent man.
I know Liang better than you. I've been
with him for 17 years, no need to tell me.
You just tell me if you'll
lend me the money.
I won't.
Why should I lend you money?
I gave you everything I had.
- Back then, if I hadn't given it to you...
- Back then, it was your own choice.
I didn't force you.
You fell in love.
I harvested sugarcane for you.
I did housework for
you. I took exams for you.
I helped you elope. I
did all that to help you.
Were you helping me or yourself?
Don't make it sound
as if everyone owes you.
No one owes you anything.
Maybe Dad owed you. I certainly don't.
I don't owe you anything.
You know what kind of life I had,
when I was alone in Myanmar?
In the last few days,
I dreamed about Dad.
He said...
He let Mom down. He let me down.
He especially let you down.
Stop talking about Dad. And Mom.
And Mom.
They're dead.
Both dead.
He said he had forgiven us.
Take a rest.
Relax.
You're brilliant.
You're a great actress.
Time for lunch.
Have it before it gets cold.
Do you have a bank account in China?
If I need to get you cash, it'll take time.
How many days?
Three days?
Five days?
A week?
Is Liang pressing you?
Give me a clear answer.
You remind me of leeches.
Do you remember
the Myanmar River near our home?
I hated that river.
On rainy days, the banks
were covered with leeches.
You and Liang pushed me into the water.
The leeches got hold of both my feet.
You and Liang are like those leeches.
Sis. Stay with me.
I'll provide for you.
Leave Liang.
Qiao Yan!
Tell them. We'll negotiate
with them if we can.
If we can't, fuck them.
This is my cousin.
Mr. Shen, my boss.
Don't get up.
- I'm Shen Hao Ming.
- Nice to meet you.
- Nice to meet you.
- What's up?
Well... Mr. Yu is hosting a dinner tonight.
You must come. Can't refuse.
Oh, I see.
Cousin. Shall I add you on WeChat?
Sure.
I'll add you then.
Next time I can't find
Qiao Yan, I'll call you.
No problem.
I know.
I'm doing a lot worse than you.
But if I hadn't given what I had to you,
would you become what you are today?
Maybe it'd have been
me who came to Beijing.
It would've been me who became a star.
You gave it to me willingly.
You made the choice.
Are you all right?
I'm all right.
Damn, what a dickhead.
What do we do now?
Let me make a call.
Hello, I have a car accident.
Come deal with it.
Sis, get my driving license from my bag.
When you get the money ready,
I'll give you the ID card back.
You can't do anything with it.
I can apply for a replacement.
The success that took you
more than ten years to achieve...
You don't want to lose it, do you?
- Give it to me.
- Trying to snatch it?
- It's mine.
- I'm Qiao Yan.
It has my name and my birthday on it.
If I hadn't given it to you,
you'd still be a phantom.
If it weren't for me, you would be the one
living in Myanmar now, not me.
What I've achieved
is the result of my hard work.
It has nothing to do with
who I am. Give it to me.
You should leave now.
Why should I leave?
You're a big star.
What if she tries to extort money from you?
I worked my way up.
I'm not afraid of being extorted.
Give it to me.
Wait in the car. I'll go deal with it.
Hi.
This is the contact person's number.
Call him when it is needed.
Excuse me.
Wait.
You think a star is
superior to others, huh?
- You want to walk away after hitting my car.
- Damn you, put your hand down.
Pay for the damages, now. You can't leave.
You fucking crazy idiot. What do you want?
- If you dare to touch my sister, you'll regret it.
- Did you swear at me?
Let go of me.
What are you doing? What's wrong with you?
Ouch, my baby.
My belly. Call the police.
Sis, call the police.
My baby
Stop running, you bitch.
Stop running.
Ouch, my belly.
It's killing me.
My baby!
Let's go.
Pull me up.
How was my performance?
Good.
- You two all right?
- I sorted it out, Mr. Shen.
Good, get into my car.
When the VIP arrives, so does the lamb!
A tan sheep slaughtered only this morning.
Mr. Shen. The carving knife...
We must ask the guest of honor
to cut a cross on the sheep's back.
Mr. Yu, you should do it.
The first cut shouldn't be by me.
It should be Ms. Yu's honor.
Ms. Qiao.
Yes, Ms. Qiao.
Because Ms. Qiao
is the actress I love the most.
The one and only.
It's the director who makes the film.
Director, you should make the cut.
I can't take the credit.
Without Mr. Shen, there'd be no film.
Mr. Shen, you must do it.
- Here you are, Mr. Shen.
- I'm a nobody.
Without Mr. Yu, there'd be no film.
Mr. Yu.
You should be the one.
Look, you artists have turned
our lives into a movie.
The first to taste the lamb must be Ms. Yu.
Yes, let's sit down.
I'm allergic to lamb.
- Why didn't you tell me earlier?
- Ah, I forgot that.
Well, this is a reminder for all of us
to understand each other better.
- Isn't that so?
- Yes.
Yes?
We have to work closely with each other.
It's confirmed that
I'll invest in your company.
As soon as the shoot is over,
we'll sign the contract.
Mr. Yu.
Don't you worry.
Ms. Qiao won't run away.
She'll definitely star in the next film.
We're family.
Family.
Let's drink a toast to family.
Come on.
Let me drink a toast to you.
I invested so much money in the film
and cast Ms. Qiao.
My sincerity is not in doubt.
Right?
- Nothing wrong, eh?
- Nothing wrong.
But Ms. Qiao...
She's not sincere.
No.
Mr. Yu, we have wine here.
Here.
- Stop.
- Both glasses must be full.
Give it to me.
These two glasses...
Ms. Qiao must finish them.
By finishing them,
she'll show her loyalty.
- Right?
- Okay, no problem.
Ms. Qiao should show her loyalty.
L-Let me drink first.
Sit down!
Why do you always get in the way?
Tonight, I really detest you.
Ms. Qiao.
I invested so much money in the film
and cast Ms. Qiao.
I deserve something in return, don't I?
Yes.
- I'm right, huh?
- Yes, you are.
Whoever invests so much
deserves something in return, right?
Mr. Yu.
Mr. Yu, are you okay?
She's just a fucking actress.
I've met so many of 'em.
Thought she was royalty?
That bastard...
Even I wanted to beat him up.
Wasn't it you who set up the dinner?
Come have a drink at my place.
Let's part on good terms.
Give me my money back.
Cameras are installed in every room.
- I don't want to wear it any more.
- Put it on.
You wanted to put on a pretty dress.
Let go of me.
I don't want to put it
on. What are you doing?
If you want to wear pretty dresses,
you shouldn't get pregnant.
They don't look good.
Don't wear them.
They're old, throw them out.
They're mine.
My clothes.
What do you mean yours or mine?
They're all mine.
I bought you these clothes.
So, are they yours or mine?
Tell you what.
You're Qiao Yan.
I'm Qiao Yan, too.
These are ours.
How will you prove you're Qiao Yan?
You have no ID.
You're a phantom even in Myanmar.
If you spread it around,
no one will believe you're Qiao Yan.
Just try.
Go on.
Spread it around.
Liang is a scum.
He has been using you.
And you still stay with him.
That's between me and him.
Nothing to do with you.
How about the child you're carrying?
You're an illegal immigrant.
You know what?
In Beijing,
the police could arrest you at any time.
Your child will have no ID either.
What are you thinking?
It's cold, don't catch a chill.
Sis
You're the only family I have.
Now,
there's also the baby you're carrying.
Please put yourself in my shoes.
Stop crying.
Stop crying.
Let me send you back to Myanmar.
I'll get you a Myanmar ID card.
Where are the people
who'll take me to Myanmar?
We're almost there.
They're waiting at the next tollbooth.
You can trust them.
For how long have you worked with my sis...
Worked with my cousin?
Five years.
My cousin always gets what she wants.
If I don't get the money now,
I'll send you one of your husband's hands.
Why are they so late?
I need to go to the restroom.
Where are you?
Grandma Yao, we'll arrive in about an hour.
I'm not her cousin.
I'm her elder sister.
My dad always wanted a son.
She should have been aborted.
My mom refused to have an abortion.
It wasn't until the baby was almost due
that my dad started panicking.
He dragged my mom to a clinic.
Forced her to have an injection
to abort my sister.
In the end...
My sister survived.
But my mom died.
My dad was afraid he might lose his job.
So, he sent my sister
to someone in Myanmar.
We're sisters.
How much money do you want?
She's not Qiao Yan.
I'm Qiao Yan.
It doesn't matter to me who Qiao Yan is.
Lend me ten million.
This is blackmail and extortion.
You misheard me.
I said "lend".
You're quite smart.
- When do you need it?
- Tomorrow.
In cash.
No problem.
I hear she hasn't renewed her contract.
Make sure you sort the shareholders out.
And I'll sort her out.
Thank you for endorsing
our little-known brand.
I embarrassed myself the other day.
I'm sorry.
You're being too polite, Mr. Yu.
It's work.
Let's welcome our brand ambassador.
The renowned actress Qiao Yan.
Hello, the number you're calling
is switched off.
Hello, the number you're calling
is switched off.
You can't let your sister live either.
These are ours.
Thanks for the money!
You've mutilated him!
You cut off his finger!
Don't go!
Stop!
Darling, think of the baby.
Think of the baby.
That's enough!
That's enough!
Have you decided?
What do you mean by that?
You got the line wrong.
What are you doing?
You want me dead?
You guys want to kill me?
Director!
Director!
Ms. Qiao, what's wrong?
Did you make changes to the script?
Why didn't anyone tell me about it?
Mr. Shen said he discussed it with you.
And Mr. Yu agreed, too.
I'll let you digest this.
Take a break.
Stay on set. Have a ten-minute break.
Ma'am.
Your cousin burst into
your home with a man.
Get up, let's go.
Come here.
Let's go.
Get up.
Get up.
Come here.
Lie down.
Lie down.
Why didn't you answer my calls
when you got to Beijing?
Look at this apartment.
So luxurious.
Look at these things.
All of them should be yours.
If you hadn't run away with me,
she'd be a complete unknown.
What are you doing?
What the fuck are you doing?
Let me take a look.
Don't touch that.
Don't touch my sister's stuff.
Get off.
So, it was you who
demanded that ten million.
You've been lying to me.
You made me trick my sister
into giving me money.
What do I need the money for?
Isn't it for you and our baby?
Look at these rich people.
How easy it is for them to make money!
Your sister is one of them.
She just puts on pretty clothes
and money rolls in.
The ten million I asked for is too little.
Damn, I should demand 30 million.
Don't touch it.
I don't care.
- I wanna get ten million.
- Put it back.
Are you stupid or something?
If I don't get the money,
I'll be dead back in Myanmar.
You, too, if you come back with me.
How come you've become like this?
Liang!
This fucking safe.
Bound to have some good stuff in it.
How come you've become like this?
How come you've become like this! Liang!
Get off.
You want me dead?
You want me dead in Beijing?
Or in Myanmar?
I'll fucking open it.
It's open.
You grab some clothes.
What's this?
Look.
Who is this?
You're the real Qiao Yan.
This is your name.
Liang!
- What are you doing?
- You got here quickly.
Damn, look.
The camera.
That's how you protect her.
Don't you know she's been watching you?
If you don't give me 30 million,
I'll expose your fake identity.
All you want is money, isn't it?
I'll give it to you.
But you fuck off back to Myanmar now.
They'll stay with me.
- Sis, go.
- I've fucking lost everything.
And you wanna snatch
my wife and kid from me?
What are you doing?
You hired those guys
to take me back to Myanmar to die.
Sis, go.
You must give me 30 million.
You must give me 30 million.
Have you gone mad?
Have you gone mad?
Fuck off.
Sis
Darling
Get out, I'm calling the police.
Hello.
I need an ambulance.
Quick!
Sis!
[Ruili, Yunnan]
Hello, Auntie.
Why didn't you come to work today?
Are you going back to Myanmar?
I'm not going back. I'm going to stay here.
That's good.
Sis.
Sis.
Here.
Sis, look.
These mushrooms are enough
to knock him out for a day.
What are you looking at?
Let your brother-in-law have some.
Don't talk nonsense.
How is your preparation going?
Don't worry, I'm studying hard.
Do well in the exams for me.
I believe in you.
Principal Qiao.
Your Burmese niece is a good worker.
She should come more often.
Remember, don't bring too much stuff.
We're going to the jade
mine, not on holiday.
Qiao Yan.
You, take your exams tomorrow.
You, go back to Myanmar tomorrow.
Here
I'm off.
Where are you going?
I'm going to Myanmar.
With whom?
With Liang?
Liang isn't a decent man.
This is your sister's ID card.
It's something that cannot be changed.
I'll take you to Myanmar tomorrow morning.
This jade bangle belonged to your mom.
And the money.
Take both with you.
Don't come back again.
You should pay the fine
and buy me a Chinese ID card.
How could I afford such a heavy fine?
If I recognize you as my child,
I'll lose my job.
And then how would I support you two?
Your mom died because
she gave birth to you.
What are you talking about?
If you hadn't forced her
to have that injection,
she wouldn't have died.
She died because of you.
Get in there!
Dad, have breakfast.
Join me, come on.
Then I'll take you to the river.
Okay.
Sis!
I'm leaving.
Here, the admission ticket.
Wait.
Your hair is too long.
It looks different
from the photo on the ticket.
I'll cut it.
Okay, now it looks the same.
I'm off.
Sis!
Sis!
Take the money with you.
You'll need it in Myanmar.
Good luck with the exams.
Don't worry.
I'll come back to you once I'm rich.
Then we'll go visit the
Great Wall in Beijing.
It's a deal.
Qiao Yan!
Dad.
What happened?
Dad.
Dad fell into the river.
Dad.
- Dad.
- No, it's too dangerous.
Dad!
It's too deep, don't go in.
It's too dangerous
Dad!
Dad!
Dad!
It's all my fault
Dad!
Dad!
Sis, what should we do?
Shush, don't cry.
Mommy is waking up.
Look at Mommy.
Have you named her?
It's a girl.
We need to think carefully about her name.
She's very healthy, very cute.
I had a dream.
I dreamed about going to the Great Wall.
It was snowing up there.
I thought I was dead.
Stop talking nonsense.
Once you've recovered,
I'll take you to visit the Great Wall.
Don't cry.
Let Mommy rest.
Let Mommy rest.
I'll take you out for a walk.
I'll take you out for a walk.
Ma'am.
I've asked around.
In your cousin's case
the hospital cannot issue
a birth certificate for the baby.
Then ask the lawyer.
Is adopting her the only
way to get her an ID?
Yes.
Hush.
I never thought you loved children so much.
What are you doing here?
I came to see your cousin.
I apologize for the changes to the script.
Let's find some time to talk about it.
I want to give my ID back to my sister.
What's the point?
You're you, she's herself.
There are certain things
people are born with.
You can't escape from them.
You look better
when playing an expectant mother.
It makes me feel so sympathetic.
The new contract.
When the company goes public,
you'll benefit from it, too.
I won't renew my contract.
Did you forget who you are?
You can tell the whole world
that I'm not Qiao Yan.
Destroy both of us.
The company is going to go public.
And you're raising funds for it.
You don't want to get involved
in a lawsuit, do you?
Even if you forgot who you are,
I'll help you to remember.
It's okay.
Let's talk about contract renewal later.
Read the revised script.
I think it's good.
The loving relationship
between two sisters.
More audience-orientated, more commercial.
More feminist.
The first half is about Ayu.
The second half is about Mo.
I thought I was killed off.
There are several scenes before your death.
All these scenes are brilliant.
You can show off your acting skills.
Must you do this?
When Fang Lei has made her screen debut
and become famous,
I'll let you go on holiday.
Hello everyone, guests and friends.
Welcome to our film launch event for "Mo".
Now, let's welcome the celebrated actress,
the other leading lady
in the film, Ms. Qiao Yan.
Thank you all for coming to this event.
Next, we would like to ask Ms. Qiao Yan
to say a few words to us all.
Thank you all for coming
to this media announcement.
This is my last film.
After I finish it,
I will leave the entertainment business.
I'll take a break for five years.
The shooting has worn out Ms. Qiao Yan.
I believe we've all experienced exhaustion,
so we can sympathize with her feelings.
The peak of an actress's career
lasts only a few years.
I can do a lot in the prime of my life.
- You mean you'll retire...
- For example, I'd like to stop being Qiao Yan.
Ms. Qiao Yan, what's your plan?
I will look after my family.
There are people
who need me to look after them.
It's a very long break...
Thank you all for coming.
Today, due to time constraints...
The cigar.
The child is temporarily sold to you,
so you have to treat her well.
Give her to me.
The money is there.
It's not even a boy.
You can always have another child.
I want to find my child!
Let go of me.
Let go of me.
She just woke up.
The contract is over there.
I know this contract
means nothing to you.
You can always tell the whole world
you're not Qiao Yan.
Five years.
Be Qiao Yan for another five years.
The kid...
I'll look after her for you.
She looks more like you than your sis.
When she grows up,
I'll make her a star.
Both of you will be stars.
Fuck freedom.
You'll listen to me.
Do whatever I ask you to do.
I forgot to tell you.
Liang signed over
custody of the child to me.
Now, I'm her guardian.
How about naming her "Shen Qiao Yan"?
Don't leave.
We're a family.
Don't leave.
The Great Wall.
Beautiful?
It's different from what I imagined.
Better not to go to some places.
They're always different
from what you imagined.
[Liang is sentenced to life imprisonment for
fraud, extortion, and child trafficking.]
[Grandma Yao and her accomplices
are sentenced to 15 years of imprisonment]
[for illegal border crossing
and unlawful imprisonment.]
[Shen Hao Ming is sentenced to
15 years of jail for child trafficking, ]
[abduction, and attempted rape.]
[In accordance with the law, Qian Yan will
not be pursued for criminal responsibility
[as her resistance
to Shen Hao Ming's child abduction]
[and attempted rape
constitutes as self-defense.]
[Mandalay, Myanmar]