Doll House (2022) Movie Script
1
Ma'am, he's ready.
Okay.
Sir.
What?
Sir Rustin, you have a visitor.
Hi, best friend.
Who are you, young lady?
Bro, this is for my godchild.
Nice.
Thanks.
What was that?
Loosen up a little bit.
You asshole.
Guys, let's go. It's ready. Let's go.
Okay. I'll catch up in a bit.
You say I'm careless, I say I'm free
You think I'm worthless, you don't know me
So many things to prove
Do I really have to be understood?
'Cause when you're old, when you're gray
How do you measure life anyway?
Let me be stupid
Let me be wrong
Let me choose the words to my song
Can't find yourself
Without getting lost first
So bring all the dead ends and the turns
Let me be stupid
And let me be wrong
I can't feel my face, bro.
So bring all the dead ends and the turns
Diego, happy birthday, bro.
Until next time.
Thanks.
Happy 40th, bro.
Thanks.
Forty years old.
I'm prepared to die.
You're crazy.
Stop talking like that, bro.
I'm just saying that I'm all good.
I feel complete.
I have a complete family.
I have a band.
How about you guys?
How 'bout you?
What if we all died tomorrow?
Aren't you ready?
Why are you so serious?
I was just asking.
- That's so deep.
- I was just curious, men.
People who aren't ready to die
have unfulfilled lives.
Let's just take shots.
Shot.
Let's take these shots.
Diego.
Bro, wake up. Bro, wake up.
Diego isn't moving.
Wake Rustin up.
Bro. Diego, wake up.
Rustin. Bro. Rustin.
It's Diego!
How do I do this?
- Diego.
- Please call April.
Diego.
Bro, wake up! Bro!
Bro, Diego...
Sir, confirmed. He is the general's son.
Okay, later. We need to head back.
Okay, thanks.
It's all settled.
Rustin.
How many more times
will you embarrass me like this?
Aren't you gonna say something?
Sorry, Dad.
Apologies are useless
if you repeat the same patterns.
You've got to shape up, son.
Do you want the fate of your friend
to happen to you as well?
Give him a little respect.
The guy's already dead.
NOT YET READY.
I'M GONNA MISS YOU!
HUG MOM FOR ME.
People who aren't ready to die
have unfulfilled lives.
Tourist?
Nope.
Not really.
So, is it your first time
here in Rotterdam?
Nope.
I used to work and live here... years back.
Welcome back.
You missed this place?
Yes.
We're here.
All right. Thanks.
I promise I'll never leave you
That's my favorite song.
Promise...
I promise that from now on
The two of us will be together
Sheena.
Huh?
Will you please marry me?
Please.
- Yes.
- Yes!
Yes.
Thank you!
I'll be at Rachelle's place.
Wow. Come on.
You're gonna tell your sister again?
- Why is this her business?
- What do you plan to do with your life?
Just play in a band and do drugs?
Is that it?
Don't belittle my music. Okay?
The real problem here is that
you don't have long term plans.
Your life lacks direction.
That's why you're like that.
What do you want to happen?
What do you want?
Rustin?
Shit. I'll get back to that later, okay?
You said...
- Next time.
- You said that last night.
Love you.
Okay.
Let me help you with that, sir.
All right.
There you go.
He looks cute.
Hey.
- Pinoy!
- Pinoy!
Oh my God. Thank you so much.
Yes, I need your muscles, my countryman.
Thank you.
I'm Bok.
Bok?
You can also call me Bridget
if that's easier to remember.
Bridget is fine.
Let's stick with Bok, bro.
Sure. Let's stick with Bok.
Okay.
Clyde.
Clyde, wow.
Handsome name.
It fits this place.
The sun is gone again, right?
You know how the weather is around here.
- Beauty?
- Sometimes it rains suddenly.
That's true. It's crazy.
Come. Let's go inside.
- Beauty?
- Yes, Yumi?
I'm hungry, Beauty.
This is Yumi. She's my niece.
She calls you Beauty?
She's confused about what to call me.
That's why I told her to call me Beauty,
'cause it really fits me
and it's short and simple.
Right.
Beauty, you're talking to a stranger.
That's not being careful.
He's not a stranger. He's a friend.
He's our countryman.
He's Uncle Clyde.
Hi, Yumi.
Say hi.
My niece is acting shy.
Come. Let's go inside.
Let's go inside.
Come, Clyde. Let's eat snacks inside.
Come.
Don't mind me. I'm all good.
Don't be shy.
Let's go inside.
It's just me and Yumi
here at the house. Come.
Come inside. That's heavy.
Faster.
Fine.
Fine. Thank you again.
Oh, just put it over there.
Really? Ginger tea?
In the Philippines,
they drink this to improve their voice.
Is that so?
Doesn't it taste awful?
I knew it.
What did I tell you?
Endure it for beauty.
Yumi.
Where's your mommy?
Is she joining us?
Is she coming home soon?
She's at work.
But my real mommy and daddy
are both in heaven.
They're now my angels.
Car accident, exactly three years ago.
Rachelle stepped in as her stepmom
when Yumi's real mom passed away.
She's far away at the moment.
She's at a convention in New York.
Okay, nice.
I know what you're thinking.
The child looks really Filipino.
That's not her real dad.
Yumi, can you get my phone, please?
I just need to check something.
Say the magic word.
Please.
Okay!
Yumi's real daddy is a Filipino.
An addict. Asshole. Good for nothing.
Actually, when the divorce happened,
he never really showed up.
He suddenly disappeared.
He left them.
Good thing Sheena never got back with him.
It's a good thing,
'cause she finally found
the right man for her.
Sadly, they both died.
Sometimes life is tragic.
I'm sorry.
Am I boring you?
Am I oversharing? I'm sorry.
No. Not at all.
Okay.
Is Yumi asking about her real dad?
There seems to be no point
in introducing her to him.
Here's your phone, Beauty.
Thank you.
More ginger tea? No more?
- No.
- Okay.
All right!
Yeah!
Well, I'm feeling so confused
A game without a golden rule
You were just
You were just
You were just looking at a child
Feeling so alone
You were just looking at a child
Feeling so alone
Thank you very much.
If someone wants to join us
for a little jam or something,
come on stage.
You're welcome.
I'll join.
Okay.
Yeah, I've been waiting
To see your face
I can't get enough
Hi.
I'm Jack.
Hey, I have also another band,
and our singer is moving away, so...
Would that be something
you would be interested for?
Do you wanna join our band?
- Yeah, sure, man.
- Just give me a call if you're interested.
All right. Thanks.
I just need you to babysit for four hours.
Yeah.
You know Yumi. She's not a difficult kid.
Okay, fine.
Can you recommend someone? Someone...
Someone that I know?
Someone that you know, that I can trust?
Okay. All right, please call me.
All right. Thank you.
Did you miss me already, Handsome?
Bok, I brought some chocolates.
I thought about Yumi.
She might like it.
That's so sweet. I'm envious.
Give it to Yumi yourself, okay?
Come. Let's go inside.
Bok, I just overheard
that you need a babysitter for Yumi?
- Yes.
- I can do it.
Let me think.
I just met you yesterday.
That's irrelevant. You can trust me.
I'm the general's son.
So what? It's actually worse
that you're the general's son.
If you do bad things to my niece,
you'll get away with it easily.
Come on. I'm harmless, Bok.
Wait a sec.
Why do you want to take care of her?
Why do you want to babysit?
Do you know anything about children?
And yes, this is a Q&A portion.
I have nieces and...
Bok, I need a side hustle.
It'll only take a few hours, right?
Come on.
Okay. They messaged me. Okay. Come.
Yes!
Yumi, if something goes wrong,
what will you do?
Call Beauty.
Very good.
Okay. If you can't get to the phone,
what do you do?
Run outside the streets and scream...
Help!
Okay, that's enough.
Handsome might hear you.
Okay. If you can't get out,
what will you do?
Hide in my secret place.
Good job, niece.
Okay, all right.
Handsome, it's settled. Come here.
Okay, I better get going.
You're in charge now.
I'm leaving.
Okay. Bye-bye.
I love you.
I love you, my niece.
Okay. Take care.
There are 18 apples in six bags.
Yes.
And two apples are left over.
Then divide it by six, you get three,
with remainder two.
Three apples each. Eighteen.
Need help?
No, thank you.
Okay. I'm done. Can we play now, please?
Yeah. Sure.
Follow the steps, Uncle.
Not like that.
You're dead.
Stop!
Uncle Clyde, stop!
Yumi, it's just a game.
Don't kill it!
Yumi, can we do something else?
Don't kill!
Stop killing!
Uncle, why did you stop it?
Yumi.
Uncle Clyde, you're awake.
I'm sorry, I ate your chocolates.
No, it's okay. You can have them.
Yumi, do you want Uncle Clyde
to build you a rocket ship?
You can do that?
Of course.
Really?
Yeah.
Perfect. Good job.
Set it up.
I'll hold it.
Can it start?
They're safe inside.
They're ready to launch.
I am a superhero.
Time to launch!
Yumi farted.
Five, four, three, two, and one.
Where are we?
Where are we?
Uncle Clyde, wanna take a picture?
- Say...
- Stars!
Stars!
Yumi is gone. Where's my niece?
What the heck is going on?
- You're just out here.
- Beauty, we're here.
I thought you already kidnapped my niece.
I was looking for both of you indoors.
That's crazy, Bok.
Beauty, look.
Uncle Clyde made this for me.
In fair... You made this?
- Is it nice?
- Fairness, huh?
You know the best way to eat this?
Use your hand like this.
I like that also.
Winner, right?
I agree.
- Delicious.
- Oh my.
- Bok.
- Yes?
Yes, Rachelle?
How are you and Yumi?
We're okay.
Mommy.
Yumi, I miss you so much, baby.
I miss you, Mommy.
I have a new friend!
He's Uncle Clyde.
- He's here.
- Hello.
- No, don't bark. You're not a dog.
- Is he Beauty's friend?
New-found friend.
Or he might be my future boyfriend.
I'm just kidding.
He's also a Filipino.
He lives within our area.
All right.
Well, don't forget her vitamins, okay?
And no soft drinks and no candies.
Chocolates too.
Later, sis. We're eating right now.
Give me a call later, okay?
Bye. Your daughter's enjoying it here.
Bye!
I'm gonna eat you.
Stop it. Just eat your food.
Eat your food. You're crazy.
You're so tired.
Eat up.
All right.
This is me.
You're so near.
I told you so.
- Walking distance.
- That's true.
Can we go inside?
Okay.
Let's not do that. Yumi, next time.
Uncle Clyde needs to rest.
Clyde, I just remembered.
Thank you very much
for spending time with Yumi.
Thanks. Pleasure is mine.
Do you want me to come back?
Don't make promises
you can't keep to the child.
- I might expect something too.
- When will you go back?
We'll see.
We'll meet again.
You'll meet again.
He hasn't even left yet,
but you want him to go back already.
Thanks.
Bye-bye.
Bye-bye.
Bye.
Yup.
Yeah.
I can make it, man.
No worries.
No worries.
All right. I'll see you, man. Bye.
It's just that... I need a favor.
I need to meet a buyer.
Maybe you can babysit again?
Bok, I have... a gig scheduled today.
Okay.
Tito Clyde can't go to our house?
He can't, niece.
He has a prior commitment.
It happens. He forgets things easily.
Bok, okay. I'll do it.
- Okay.
- Let's go.
- Yay!
- Come.
Yay.
I knew it. You couldn't resist us.
- You keep that, all right?
- Okay.
- Behave, okay?
- Yup.
- All right. I love you, niece.
- I love you too. Bye, Beauty.
I love you. Bye-bye. Take care.
- Clyde, take care. Okay?
- I'll take it from here.
- Bye.
- Bye-bye.
Yumi, I really need to go somewhere.
Are you going to leave me, Uncle?
No.
Can you come with me?
It will be really quick.
Okay.
Really? Come on.
Where?
Let's go.
Okay. Let's go.
Hello. Did you pick anything?
Yeah. Not yet.
What's your best seller here for... kids?
Here, we have this,
and I'm sure your daughter will like this.
Okay. We'll have both.
- Thanks.
- No problem.
- Excuse me.
- Yes?
Have you seen Jack?
He asked me to meet him here.
Yes. He was outside.
I saw him smoking.
- Okay.
- Okay.
Ha! She thinks I'm your daughter.
That's okay.
Don't leave, okay?
Sure.
Promise?
Stay here. Wait for the order.
I'll be back in a bit. Okay?
Okay. I promise. I'll stay here.
Okay. Good girl.
Hey, Jack.
- Hey, man.
- Hey, man.
Gotta be honest, man.
I don't think
I'll be staying here for good, so...
Oh, that's fucked up.
But...
Hey, things might change.
If I do, I still want the gig, all right?
Yeah, if you're planning
to stay for longer.
We like the singing, man.
Yeah.
So all right, then.
Yeah. If you stay for good,
just let me know.
We really could use someone like you.
- Yeah.
- Thanks.
Thanks, man. All right.
- See you.
- Bye, man.
- Where's my daughter?
- She's there.
Yumi, don't forget what we discussed.
That's our secret, okay?
- Yes.
- We never went there.
Yes. It'll be a secret.
But... why is it a secret?
'Cause we never asked permission
from Beauty.
But isn't that called lying?
Well...
Honestly, it's bad to keep secrets.
You always have to tell the truth.
They should always know where you are.
You can't leave the house alone.
You should always ask permission, okay?
So... we wouldn't keep it a secret?
Look at it this way.
If ever your mom or Beauty finds out,
they'd surely be mad
and they wouldn't allow Uncle Clyde
to visit you anymore.
That's how it is.
Okay.
We're gonna keep this a secret.
But... can I share you a secret too?
Sure.
My dream is to become a singer.
That's great.
And I want to audition
for the school program.
But Mommy and Beauty told me
to try auditioning next time.
But why?
They want me to take voice lessons first.
But, Uncle,
can I go to the auditions
without voice lessons?
Of course.
It's possible. Why not?
Okay. Show me what you can do.
Let it go, let it go
Can't hold it back anymore
Let it go
Wait.
About what Beauty and your mom said...
Don't you really want
to take voice lessons first?
I want to do it,
but Mom will enroll me next month.
The auditions are scheduled soon.
So...
Do you really want to go to that audition?
Yes.
But I'm not sure if I'll pass.
You know what?
That's life. There are no guarantees.
Win or lose.
Whatever they say,
you should try and fight. Okay?
You always have to try
and give it your best.
Okay, my daughter?
Why are you calling me your daughter?
Right? That's what
the waitress said earlier.
That you were my daughter?
Anyway, going back to your dream.
I will drop you off at the auditions.
Promise?
Promise.
What's that?
The promise handshake
of Timmy and Papa Bear.
Who?
The bestest friends. You don't watch that?
You lick your hand
and do the handshake to seal the pact.
Can't we do a fist bump instead?
Come on, Uncle. Please do it.
Okay.
Come on.
Take your gloves off.
Yay.
Smile, stretch.
Stretch.
I'm serious.
Stretch and then go...
Pucker.
Open.
Not from there.
Don't use your tonsils.
You'll have tonsillitis.
That sounded straight from a horror film.
Isn't the water cold?
It's not.
Uncle, it's hard to sing in the water.
That's how it is.
It's like Songbird's training.
Resilience.
Uncle, who's Songbird?
Never mind.
Now let's try it. Let's go.
Your turn.
Uncle Clyde, can we go inside?
Go inside?
Okay. Let's go.
Wow, it's freezing cold. Come.
Uncle Clyde, can you help me?
Oh yeah.
Yumi, you'll be the one to tell him.
It's embarrassing.
He might think that I really like him.
Hey.
Hey.
- Uncle Clyde.
- Hi.
Wait. I'm gonna open it.
Okay.
Apologies. It's Yumi's fault.
She wants to go somewhere.
She wants you to come with us.
No problem.
A dollhouse.
Does it seem like a dollhouse?
There.
She's bright.
Did you make this, Uncle?
Yeah, I did.
But it's unfinished.
In fairness to you,
you seem to have a ten...
What does ten mean?
Tendency.
You're crazy.
I like it.
Can I have it, Uncle?
Stop it, Yumi.
Sure.
It's yours... when I finish it.
Okay.
But... for now,
you can have this.
Installment.
Thank you, Uncle.
Anyways, let's go.
Okay. I'm just gonna change clothes.
Okay. We'll wait for you.
Yay!
Uncle! Let's go!
Let's play, Beauty!
We will win!
Beauty.
More!
More, really?
You might end up flying.
This is yummy.
You want some?
Sure.
Thanks, baby cakes.
You're both so sweet.
If I didn't know both of you,
I would've thought you were her dad.
You're crazy!
I'll catch you.
Kick.
Kick.
You're like dad and daughter.
- You know what, Yumi?
- Why?
You are my human... earmuffs.
Uncle Clyde.
- What?
- I have something to tell you.
What is it?
You're my new best friend.
Come.
Look at the swans.
- Yay!
- Let's go over there.
You'd say that I did excellent this time.
She's so tired.
She's asleep already. See?
She's asleep.
We're lucky that Handsome is here.
He carried Yumi to her bed.
Say hi to Rachelle.
Oh my God! It's really you!
What on Earth do you think you're doing?
Why? Do you know each other?
Bok, that's Rustin.
God, Bok.
Bok, let me explain.
- Bok...
- No.
Fuck.
Damn you.
You deceived all of us.
You made us look stupid.
It's not like that at all.
What do you mean?
Fuck.
You didn't even tell us your real name.
What's your plan, huh?
I just wanted to get to know my daughter.
Get to know her?
When she's already doing fine?
I don't know you,
but I know everything that you did.
Yes, I know, Bok,
that I have many shortcomings.
Right.
A lot.
Where were you
when Sheena was pregnant with Yumi?
Where were you when Yumi was born?
And when Sheena passed away?
Where?
Those were the times
when you should've met Yumi.
What were you doing back then?
Doing drugs in the Philippines?
You couldn't take a flight here?
Damn you.
That's the case, Bok.
That's why I'm trying to make up for it.
I let Yumi spend time with you.
Damn you. I feel so dumb. I trusted you.
Why do you want to get close with Yumi?
Why do you want to get close with Yumi?
She's doing really well.
Beauty, Uncle... are you fighting?
- No.
- No, we're not.
We're just talking. Go back to your room.
Uncle Clyde will be leaving soon.
Thank you for today.
Good night.
- Good night.
- Go back to your room.
Okay. Bye-bye.
Good night.
You owe her this much.
Don't mess with our lives.
What is it, Dad?
Rustin... I just wanted to check on you.
Here's what happened.
I just met my daughter.
It was great,
until I was caught in the act, so...
I'm not allowed to see her anymore.
Okay.
I know what you're gonna say.
I'm a bad son, father, and husband.
Correct?
That's how you see me. Tell me.
Come on, Dad.
That's how I am, right?
Son.
I'm proud of you.
I'm so proud of you.
Rustin.
Come home.
What for?
To cause you more headaches?
I'm the source of problems wherever I go.
That's just who I am.
A failure.
Right?
So... why should I?
Of course I want you here.
You're my son.
Son.
Before your mom left us,
I made a promise
that I wouldn't give up on you.
And I intend to keep that promise.
Son, it's just the two of us.
Come home.
Beauty, can you play with me?
I'm sorry, Yumi.
I have a student in ten minutes.
Well, can you ask Uncle Clyde to come?
No.
Well, can we go to his house?
No.
But why?
Because he's busy.
Well, can we ask him to come
when he's no longer busy?
Can I call him?
No.
No, Yumi. You can't call him.
You can't see him anymore.
Why is the answer always no?
'Cause...
No reason.
Uncle Clyde!
Uncle Clyde!
What are you doing here?
Come inside.
- How did you get here?
- I sneaked out to get here.
Now tell me...
why did you sneak out, Yumi?
Beauty says you can't go
to our house anymore.
I can't talk to you anymore.
Why is that?
Yumi, my girl, it's because...
Uncle Clyde has done a lot of bad things.
But are you sorry?
Of course.
Then just say sorry.
It's not that easy, Yumi.
Why isn't it?
Isn't it that when someone says sorry,
you have to forgive them?
You know what, Yumi?
Someday...
you'll be hearing a lot of...
nasty and bad things about me.
But I hope that you'll always remember
our happy days.
Okay?
Of course, Uncle.
Just make up with them.
So that we can go
to the auditions tomorrow.
The auditions are tomorrow?
Wow, bro.
Go and say sorry now.
Rustin.
- Is Yumi there?
- Oh no. It's Beauty.
What do we do?
What if he restricts us
from seeing each other again?
You haven't said sorry yet.
Here's the plan.
Let's play a game,
hide-and-seek with Beauty.
- Okay?
- Okay.
Rustin.
Come on, Uncle Clyde.
Yumi!
Yumi!
Yeah. Beauty can't find us.
Wait.
Okay.
Yay!
I'm flying!
Yumi!
No! Beauty saw us!
Bye, Beauty!
- Hello, Bok.
- Rustin, where are you taking Yumi?
Bok, I just promised the child something.
Just let me do this.
This will be the only time.
- Bye.
- Wait.
Where are we going, Uncle Clyde?
Are we going to play already?
No, Yumi. Not like that.
Remember, I told you before.
It should be coming from your diaphragm.
Like that, again.
Yumi.
What's wrong?
Uncle Clyde, I'm tired already.
Okay.
Yumi.
Do you know what you're gonna sing
at your auditions?
I'm still deciding.
Okay.
- Wow.
- But Uncle Clyde, can we please play?
Please!
- Okay.
- Please.
- Yay.
- On one condition.
- What?
- One last, okay?
Okay, never mind. Let's play.
Yay!
Come on, best friend!
Eat some.
Get the leaves.
I found one.
Yumi, I have to tell you something.
Tomorrow, after the auditions,
that might be the last day I'll see you.
Why, Uncle?
It just is.
Whatever happens,
promise me
that you'll never forget me, okay?
But I don't want tomorrow
to be our last day.
- Juice?
- No.
Okay.
Good.
Yumi, just continue eating, okay?
Uncle Clyde has to make a phone call.
Okay.
- Bok.
- Where's Yumi, Rustin?
Let me talk to her.
- Yumi.
- Let's eat.
I'm good.
But somebody wants to talk to you first.
- Okay.
- Okay.
Hello?
Yumi, baby.
Mommy, are you home already?
Yes. Where are you?
In a hotel.
What's the name of the hotel?
It's a secret, Mommy.
My daughter, didn't I tell you
not to keep secrets from me?
It's a secret for one night only, please.
Please let me stay with Uncle Clyde.
Please.
My daughter, please tell me where you are.
Uncle Clyde, she's asking where we are.
Please don't tell her.
I don't wanna go home yet.
Please.
Okay. Promise.
I will return her after the audition.
What audition?
The school auditions.
She told you about this.
But you told her...
not to go through with it.
And you know why.
God, Rustin. Don't you think?
Why would you take her there?
I'm sure you already heard her sing.
You know that she'll get rejected.
You're just setting her for heartbreak.
Did Mom say yes?
- Yeah.
- Yay!
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Do you know how to juggle?
Wanna see me juggle?
Yes.
Like a clown.
Uncle Clyde is a clown.
Apple.
It's so sour.
Try it.
Uncle Clyde.
Surprise!
You like it?
Yes, it's beautiful.
You're the best uncle ever.
The best, best friend ever.
Okay. Fine.
Go to sleep and stop moving around.
You're so hyperactive.
- Do your best at your audition tomorrow.
- Yes.
Thank you, Uncle Clyde. I love you.
I love you too.
Good night.
Yumi,
I'm your real dad.
Yumi,
hug Daddy now.
I'm Rustin Clyde Villanueva.
I haven't seen you for a long time.
It's been eight years.
I wanted to hug you.
I wanted to tell you that I love you.
If it was possible.
You know?
Uncle Clyde, who are you talking to?
Why are you still awake?
Hey! I'm gonna tickle you.
If you don't start sleeping,
I will spank you.
Go to sleep now!
Don't ever be like me.
Damn.
Why aren't they here yet?
Relax, sis.
They're coming.
What if that asshole doesn't return Yumi?
I should've called the police.
Sis, we heard Yumi last night, right?
We heard her talk. She's doing okay.
And I'm also sorry.
I believe that she'll arrive.
Together with Handsome.
The problem with you
is that you trust so easily.
If something bad happens...
Sorry. I apologize.
I give in easily.
But, sis, as the lone witness,
I saw how they were with each other.
Handsome wouldn't hurt Yumi.
He will bring her here.
Uncle Clyde, wake up!
It's audition day.
- Audition day?
- Yes!
- Okay, let's go!
- Here.
Get my stuff. Help me.
Hurry.
My gloves. Go!
Okay.
Careful.
What?
There's no driver?
You know, Uncle Clyde, if we just run,
we'll make it to the auditions.
That's a good idea.
Put this on first.
You might catch a cold
and fail the auditions.
- Come on, let's go!
- Wait. It's there.
Okay. Let's go.
Hurry up!
Let's go. Faster!
Uncle Clyde, let's go!
Uncle Clyde, let's go! Faster!
Let's go.
Wait. Where are we headed?
There.
Let's go there. Here.
Let's go. We're gonna be late!
- Okay. Where's the school?
- There!
Applaud them. They'll be arriving.
- Just make sure.
- They'll arrive.
Good job.
- I'm tired.
- What?
- I'm tired.
- Tired?
Come on.
Let's do this!
We'll make it. Faster.
- Okay.
- Uncle Clyde, there! The door's there!
Really?
Okay. Faster.
Where are we?
- Where should we go?
- There. Left.
- Where?
- Left.
Okay.
You told me they were coming.
Where are they now?
We'll make it.
Wait, teacher. Wait.
Yumi's here.
- Mommy, you're here!
- Yumi!
Also you, Beauty.
Yumi, you ready?
Yes.
Why is it
That there's sadness in your eyes?
Is it because
You don't want me with you, my love?
Don't you notice
That I have feelings for you?
I hope you'll listen to my voice
And now I am uneasy
For my heart is lonely
I hope you take good care of it
And keep in mind
One promise
I promise
I'll never leave you
I promise
I'll never neglect you
I promise you'll no longer be alone
I promise that from now on
The two of us
I promise
I'll never leave you
I promise
I'll never neglect you
I promise
You'll no longer be alone
I promise that from now on
The two of us
Will be together
Thank you.
- Thank you.
- Thank you.
I did it!
You did it.
- I did it.
- You're so awesome.
I did it!
- I did it.
- Yes, you did.
I did it.
I did it!
You did it.
High five.
I did it!
I didn't make it.
- It's okay.
- It's okay.
It's okay.
And you did well, my little champ.
You were great out there.
And what did I tell you?
What's important is you tried, and...
I did my best.
Yes.
Yumi, come here.
- Yumi, come back.
- Are you okay?
- Let's go.
- I'm good.
Yumi, come here.
- Wait.
- Yumi, please. Let's go.
I'm fine.
Bye, Uncle Clyde.
Thank you.
Yeah, I think you should go.
Okay. That's enough. Get out.
Thanks.
My dollhouse.
What is it, my daughter?
I have a dollhouse at Uncle Clyde's.
You brought toys there?
No, we didn't.
No. He made one.
And he said it's mine.
Can we get it?
Please.
Okay.
Yes.
I'm gonna get my dollhouse.
I'm gonna get my dollhouse.
Gonna get my dollhouse.
Hey, I know him! What's going on?
We found him in an unconscious state.
It's probably an overdose.
We're taking him to the hospital now.
- What hospital?
- The Erasmus. I have to go!
- Uncle Clyde.
- What happened?
Rustin overdosed.
Yumi!
Where's Uncle Clyde?
- Yumi...
- My dollhouse...
Let's go.
But what about my dollhouse?
Yumi, we have to go.
But my dollhouse...
Let's go, Yumi.
Hello, Uncle Clyde.
Uncle Clyde?
Uncle Clyde?
Uncle Clyde?
Wake up already.
I promise
I'll never leave you
Uncle Clyde, wake up.
I promise I'll never neglect you
Uncle Clyde.
Please wake up.
I promise you'll no longer be alone
Uncle Clyde.
I promise that from now on the two of us
Uncle Clyde.
Wake up.
Uncle Clyde.
Please wake up.
Please. Wake up.
I want to play. Please.
Let's play now.
Uncle Clyde, please wake up.
Wake up.
Please.
Wake up.
Wake up.
You don't want to play?
Isn't that your favorite, Yumi?
You want oranges, baby?
Yes.
We should buy it later.
- Go on ahead. Go.
- How 'bout the orange?
Come on, Yumi.
- Rache...
- Stay right there.
Rache.
Rache... will you please allow me
to see Yumi again?
No.
You can't keep showing up, Rustin.
You're going to confuse her.
What happens when you leave?
You know, Rache... I already have a job.
I can stay.
And then what?
Fulfill your role as her father?
How do we explain that to her?
Rache... if I leave it's wrong.
If I stay, it's still wrong.
I don't know what to do.
I don't know where... I should put myself.
Just stay away from here.
Rache.
Hi, Sheena.
You know...
I have a new best friend.
She's so pretty.
What a waste.
I wasted everything.
She took after you.
She's so pretty.
But she's talented with instruments,
and that's what she got from me.
Sorry.
I wish you'd forgive me, Sheena.
I wish I went through with it.
And not wasted my time with rock and roll.
Damn.
You get it.
When I first saw Yumi...
I felt love at first sight.
I now understand...
your plan for the two of us...
but I'm so hard-headed.
That was my last memory of him.
Shortly after, we moved to another house.
You're my new best friend.
- Come on. Let's go over there.
- Yay!
- Say...
- Stars.
Stars.
Mommy told me that he got well
and went back to the Philippines.
I'm flying.
Whatever happens...
promise me
that you'll never forget me, okay?
It was not until a few years ago
that they told me the truth.
Uncle Clyde is my biological father,
and he's a drug addict.
After he went back to the Philippines,
he went to rehab.
He wanted to get help to be better.
But he relapsed when his father,
my grandfather I never met, died.
That's all they really know
and remember about him.
But for me, I knew a different man.
There's a lot he's forgotten
ever since he had a stroke.
Hey.
You're gossiping about me.
Come on, sir.
I'll leave you two alone.
Thanks.
It's me.
Yumi.
Yumi.
Look here.
You visited me in Rotterdam.
You made me rocket ships.
And...
You made me sing
inside a drum full of water.
Do you remember now?
And I now know the name
of that Songbird you were talking about.
Really, don't you remember me?
I'm sorry, child.
You might be mistaken.
Ma'am, sorry, but sir needs to eat.
Can I stay?
Of course.
Can I be the one to feed him?
It's okay.
Thanks.
Let me do it.
Aren't you going home, miss?
I'm leaving in a while.
Is it okay for me to visit you again?
Sure.
Nobody visits me.
Okay.
Okay.
Thank you.
Good night.
I made that.
It's for my best friend.
Who is your best friend?
It's...
Never mind.
She sings off-key.
Ma'am, he's ready.
Okay.
Sir.
What?
Sir Rustin, you have a visitor.
Hi, best friend.
Who are you, young lady?
Bro, this is for my godchild.
Nice.
Thanks.
What was that?
Loosen up a little bit.
You asshole.
Guys, let's go. It's ready. Let's go.
Okay. I'll catch up in a bit.
You say I'm careless, I say I'm free
You think I'm worthless, you don't know me
So many things to prove
Do I really have to be understood?
'Cause when you're old, when you're gray
How do you measure life anyway?
Let me be stupid
Let me be wrong
Let me choose the words to my song
Can't find yourself
Without getting lost first
So bring all the dead ends and the turns
Let me be stupid
And let me be wrong
I can't feel my face, bro.
So bring all the dead ends and the turns
Diego, happy birthday, bro.
Until next time.
Thanks.
Happy 40th, bro.
Thanks.
Forty years old.
I'm prepared to die.
You're crazy.
Stop talking like that, bro.
I'm just saying that I'm all good.
I feel complete.
I have a complete family.
I have a band.
How about you guys?
How 'bout you?
What if we all died tomorrow?
Aren't you ready?
Why are you so serious?
I was just asking.
- That's so deep.
- I was just curious, men.
People who aren't ready to die
have unfulfilled lives.
Let's just take shots.
Shot.
Let's take these shots.
Diego.
Bro, wake up. Bro, wake up.
Diego isn't moving.
Wake Rustin up.
Bro. Diego, wake up.
Rustin. Bro. Rustin.
It's Diego!
How do I do this?
- Diego.
- Please call April.
Diego.
Bro, wake up! Bro!
Bro, Diego...
Sir, confirmed. He is the general's son.
Okay, later. We need to head back.
Okay, thanks.
It's all settled.
Rustin.
How many more times
will you embarrass me like this?
Aren't you gonna say something?
Sorry, Dad.
Apologies are useless
if you repeat the same patterns.
You've got to shape up, son.
Do you want the fate of your friend
to happen to you as well?
Give him a little respect.
The guy's already dead.
NOT YET READY.
I'M GONNA MISS YOU!
HUG MOM FOR ME.
People who aren't ready to die
have unfulfilled lives.
Tourist?
Nope.
Not really.
So, is it your first time
here in Rotterdam?
Nope.
I used to work and live here... years back.
Welcome back.
You missed this place?
Yes.
We're here.
All right. Thanks.
I promise I'll never leave you
That's my favorite song.
Promise...
I promise that from now on
The two of us will be together
Sheena.
Huh?
Will you please marry me?
Please.
- Yes.
- Yes!
Yes.
Thank you!
I'll be at Rachelle's place.
Wow. Come on.
You're gonna tell your sister again?
- Why is this her business?
- What do you plan to do with your life?
Just play in a band and do drugs?
Is that it?
Don't belittle my music. Okay?
The real problem here is that
you don't have long term plans.
Your life lacks direction.
That's why you're like that.
What do you want to happen?
What do you want?
Rustin?
Shit. I'll get back to that later, okay?
You said...
- Next time.
- You said that last night.
Love you.
Okay.
Let me help you with that, sir.
All right.
There you go.
He looks cute.
Hey.
- Pinoy!
- Pinoy!
Oh my God. Thank you so much.
Yes, I need your muscles, my countryman.
Thank you.
I'm Bok.
Bok?
You can also call me Bridget
if that's easier to remember.
Bridget is fine.
Let's stick with Bok, bro.
Sure. Let's stick with Bok.
Okay.
Clyde.
Clyde, wow.
Handsome name.
It fits this place.
The sun is gone again, right?
You know how the weather is around here.
- Beauty?
- Sometimes it rains suddenly.
That's true. It's crazy.
Come. Let's go inside.
- Beauty?
- Yes, Yumi?
I'm hungry, Beauty.
This is Yumi. She's my niece.
She calls you Beauty?
She's confused about what to call me.
That's why I told her to call me Beauty,
'cause it really fits me
and it's short and simple.
Right.
Beauty, you're talking to a stranger.
That's not being careful.
He's not a stranger. He's a friend.
He's our countryman.
He's Uncle Clyde.
Hi, Yumi.
Say hi.
My niece is acting shy.
Come. Let's go inside.
Let's go inside.
Come, Clyde. Let's eat snacks inside.
Come.
Don't mind me. I'm all good.
Don't be shy.
Let's go inside.
It's just me and Yumi
here at the house. Come.
Come inside. That's heavy.
Faster.
Fine.
Fine. Thank you again.
Oh, just put it over there.
Really? Ginger tea?
In the Philippines,
they drink this to improve their voice.
Is that so?
Doesn't it taste awful?
I knew it.
What did I tell you?
Endure it for beauty.
Yumi.
Where's your mommy?
Is she joining us?
Is she coming home soon?
She's at work.
But my real mommy and daddy
are both in heaven.
They're now my angels.
Car accident, exactly three years ago.
Rachelle stepped in as her stepmom
when Yumi's real mom passed away.
She's far away at the moment.
She's at a convention in New York.
Okay, nice.
I know what you're thinking.
The child looks really Filipino.
That's not her real dad.
Yumi, can you get my phone, please?
I just need to check something.
Say the magic word.
Please.
Okay!
Yumi's real daddy is a Filipino.
An addict. Asshole. Good for nothing.
Actually, when the divorce happened,
he never really showed up.
He suddenly disappeared.
He left them.
Good thing Sheena never got back with him.
It's a good thing,
'cause she finally found
the right man for her.
Sadly, they both died.
Sometimes life is tragic.
I'm sorry.
Am I boring you?
Am I oversharing? I'm sorry.
No. Not at all.
Okay.
Is Yumi asking about her real dad?
There seems to be no point
in introducing her to him.
Here's your phone, Beauty.
Thank you.
More ginger tea? No more?
- No.
- Okay.
All right!
Yeah!
Well, I'm feeling so confused
A game without a golden rule
You were just
You were just
You were just looking at a child
Feeling so alone
You were just looking at a child
Feeling so alone
Thank you very much.
If someone wants to join us
for a little jam or something,
come on stage.
You're welcome.
I'll join.
Okay.
Yeah, I've been waiting
To see your face
I can't get enough
Hi.
I'm Jack.
Hey, I have also another band,
and our singer is moving away, so...
Would that be something
you would be interested for?
Do you wanna join our band?
- Yeah, sure, man.
- Just give me a call if you're interested.
All right. Thanks.
I just need you to babysit for four hours.
Yeah.
You know Yumi. She's not a difficult kid.
Okay, fine.
Can you recommend someone? Someone...
Someone that I know?
Someone that you know, that I can trust?
Okay. All right, please call me.
All right. Thank you.
Did you miss me already, Handsome?
Bok, I brought some chocolates.
I thought about Yumi.
She might like it.
That's so sweet. I'm envious.
Give it to Yumi yourself, okay?
Come. Let's go inside.
Bok, I just overheard
that you need a babysitter for Yumi?
- Yes.
- I can do it.
Let me think.
I just met you yesterday.
That's irrelevant. You can trust me.
I'm the general's son.
So what? It's actually worse
that you're the general's son.
If you do bad things to my niece,
you'll get away with it easily.
Come on. I'm harmless, Bok.
Wait a sec.
Why do you want to take care of her?
Why do you want to babysit?
Do you know anything about children?
And yes, this is a Q&A portion.
I have nieces and...
Bok, I need a side hustle.
It'll only take a few hours, right?
Come on.
Okay. They messaged me. Okay. Come.
Yes!
Yumi, if something goes wrong,
what will you do?
Call Beauty.
Very good.
Okay. If you can't get to the phone,
what do you do?
Run outside the streets and scream...
Help!
Okay, that's enough.
Handsome might hear you.
Okay. If you can't get out,
what will you do?
Hide in my secret place.
Good job, niece.
Okay, all right.
Handsome, it's settled. Come here.
Okay, I better get going.
You're in charge now.
I'm leaving.
Okay. Bye-bye.
I love you.
I love you, my niece.
Okay. Take care.
There are 18 apples in six bags.
Yes.
And two apples are left over.
Then divide it by six, you get three,
with remainder two.
Three apples each. Eighteen.
Need help?
No, thank you.
Okay. I'm done. Can we play now, please?
Yeah. Sure.
Follow the steps, Uncle.
Not like that.
You're dead.
Stop!
Uncle Clyde, stop!
Yumi, it's just a game.
Don't kill it!
Yumi, can we do something else?
Don't kill!
Stop killing!
Uncle, why did you stop it?
Yumi.
Uncle Clyde, you're awake.
I'm sorry, I ate your chocolates.
No, it's okay. You can have them.
Yumi, do you want Uncle Clyde
to build you a rocket ship?
You can do that?
Of course.
Really?
Yeah.
Perfect. Good job.
Set it up.
I'll hold it.
Can it start?
They're safe inside.
They're ready to launch.
I am a superhero.
Time to launch!
Yumi farted.
Five, four, three, two, and one.
Where are we?
Where are we?
Uncle Clyde, wanna take a picture?
- Say...
- Stars!
Stars!
Yumi is gone. Where's my niece?
What the heck is going on?
- You're just out here.
- Beauty, we're here.
I thought you already kidnapped my niece.
I was looking for both of you indoors.
That's crazy, Bok.
Beauty, look.
Uncle Clyde made this for me.
In fair... You made this?
- Is it nice?
- Fairness, huh?
You know the best way to eat this?
Use your hand like this.
I like that also.
Winner, right?
I agree.
- Delicious.
- Oh my.
- Bok.
- Yes?
Yes, Rachelle?
How are you and Yumi?
We're okay.
Mommy.
Yumi, I miss you so much, baby.
I miss you, Mommy.
I have a new friend!
He's Uncle Clyde.
- He's here.
- Hello.
- No, don't bark. You're not a dog.
- Is he Beauty's friend?
New-found friend.
Or he might be my future boyfriend.
I'm just kidding.
He's also a Filipino.
He lives within our area.
All right.
Well, don't forget her vitamins, okay?
And no soft drinks and no candies.
Chocolates too.
Later, sis. We're eating right now.
Give me a call later, okay?
Bye. Your daughter's enjoying it here.
Bye!
I'm gonna eat you.
Stop it. Just eat your food.
Eat your food. You're crazy.
You're so tired.
Eat up.
All right.
This is me.
You're so near.
I told you so.
- Walking distance.
- That's true.
Can we go inside?
Okay.
Let's not do that. Yumi, next time.
Uncle Clyde needs to rest.
Clyde, I just remembered.
Thank you very much
for spending time with Yumi.
Thanks. Pleasure is mine.
Do you want me to come back?
Don't make promises
you can't keep to the child.
- I might expect something too.
- When will you go back?
We'll see.
We'll meet again.
You'll meet again.
He hasn't even left yet,
but you want him to go back already.
Thanks.
Bye-bye.
Bye-bye.
Bye.
Yup.
Yeah.
I can make it, man.
No worries.
No worries.
All right. I'll see you, man. Bye.
It's just that... I need a favor.
I need to meet a buyer.
Maybe you can babysit again?
Bok, I have... a gig scheduled today.
Okay.
Tito Clyde can't go to our house?
He can't, niece.
He has a prior commitment.
It happens. He forgets things easily.
Bok, okay. I'll do it.
- Okay.
- Let's go.
- Yay!
- Come.
Yay.
I knew it. You couldn't resist us.
- You keep that, all right?
- Okay.
- Behave, okay?
- Yup.
- All right. I love you, niece.
- I love you too. Bye, Beauty.
I love you. Bye-bye. Take care.
- Clyde, take care. Okay?
- I'll take it from here.
- Bye.
- Bye-bye.
Yumi, I really need to go somewhere.
Are you going to leave me, Uncle?
No.
Can you come with me?
It will be really quick.
Okay.
Really? Come on.
Where?
Let's go.
Okay. Let's go.
Hello. Did you pick anything?
Yeah. Not yet.
What's your best seller here for... kids?
Here, we have this,
and I'm sure your daughter will like this.
Okay. We'll have both.
- Thanks.
- No problem.
- Excuse me.
- Yes?
Have you seen Jack?
He asked me to meet him here.
Yes. He was outside.
I saw him smoking.
- Okay.
- Okay.
Ha! She thinks I'm your daughter.
That's okay.
Don't leave, okay?
Sure.
Promise?
Stay here. Wait for the order.
I'll be back in a bit. Okay?
Okay. I promise. I'll stay here.
Okay. Good girl.
Hey, Jack.
- Hey, man.
- Hey, man.
Gotta be honest, man.
I don't think
I'll be staying here for good, so...
Oh, that's fucked up.
But...
Hey, things might change.
If I do, I still want the gig, all right?
Yeah, if you're planning
to stay for longer.
We like the singing, man.
Yeah.
So all right, then.
Yeah. If you stay for good,
just let me know.
We really could use someone like you.
- Yeah.
- Thanks.
Thanks, man. All right.
- See you.
- Bye, man.
- Where's my daughter?
- She's there.
Yumi, don't forget what we discussed.
That's our secret, okay?
- Yes.
- We never went there.
Yes. It'll be a secret.
But... why is it a secret?
'Cause we never asked permission
from Beauty.
But isn't that called lying?
Well...
Honestly, it's bad to keep secrets.
You always have to tell the truth.
They should always know where you are.
You can't leave the house alone.
You should always ask permission, okay?
So... we wouldn't keep it a secret?
Look at it this way.
If ever your mom or Beauty finds out,
they'd surely be mad
and they wouldn't allow Uncle Clyde
to visit you anymore.
That's how it is.
Okay.
We're gonna keep this a secret.
But... can I share you a secret too?
Sure.
My dream is to become a singer.
That's great.
And I want to audition
for the school program.
But Mommy and Beauty told me
to try auditioning next time.
But why?
They want me to take voice lessons first.
But, Uncle,
can I go to the auditions
without voice lessons?
Of course.
It's possible. Why not?
Okay. Show me what you can do.
Let it go, let it go
Can't hold it back anymore
Let it go
Wait.
About what Beauty and your mom said...
Don't you really want
to take voice lessons first?
I want to do it,
but Mom will enroll me next month.
The auditions are scheduled soon.
So...
Do you really want to go to that audition?
Yes.
But I'm not sure if I'll pass.
You know what?
That's life. There are no guarantees.
Win or lose.
Whatever they say,
you should try and fight. Okay?
You always have to try
and give it your best.
Okay, my daughter?
Why are you calling me your daughter?
Right? That's what
the waitress said earlier.
That you were my daughter?
Anyway, going back to your dream.
I will drop you off at the auditions.
Promise?
Promise.
What's that?
The promise handshake
of Timmy and Papa Bear.
Who?
The bestest friends. You don't watch that?
You lick your hand
and do the handshake to seal the pact.
Can't we do a fist bump instead?
Come on, Uncle. Please do it.
Okay.
Come on.
Take your gloves off.
Yay.
Smile, stretch.
Stretch.
I'm serious.
Stretch and then go...
Pucker.
Open.
Not from there.
Don't use your tonsils.
You'll have tonsillitis.
That sounded straight from a horror film.
Isn't the water cold?
It's not.
Uncle, it's hard to sing in the water.
That's how it is.
It's like Songbird's training.
Resilience.
Uncle, who's Songbird?
Never mind.
Now let's try it. Let's go.
Your turn.
Uncle Clyde, can we go inside?
Go inside?
Okay. Let's go.
Wow, it's freezing cold. Come.
Uncle Clyde, can you help me?
Oh yeah.
Yumi, you'll be the one to tell him.
It's embarrassing.
He might think that I really like him.
Hey.
Hey.
- Uncle Clyde.
- Hi.
Wait. I'm gonna open it.
Okay.
Apologies. It's Yumi's fault.
She wants to go somewhere.
She wants you to come with us.
No problem.
A dollhouse.
Does it seem like a dollhouse?
There.
She's bright.
Did you make this, Uncle?
Yeah, I did.
But it's unfinished.
In fairness to you,
you seem to have a ten...
What does ten mean?
Tendency.
You're crazy.
I like it.
Can I have it, Uncle?
Stop it, Yumi.
Sure.
It's yours... when I finish it.
Okay.
But... for now,
you can have this.
Installment.
Thank you, Uncle.
Anyways, let's go.
Okay. I'm just gonna change clothes.
Okay. We'll wait for you.
Yay!
Uncle! Let's go!
Let's play, Beauty!
We will win!
Beauty.
More!
More, really?
You might end up flying.
This is yummy.
You want some?
Sure.
Thanks, baby cakes.
You're both so sweet.
If I didn't know both of you,
I would've thought you were her dad.
You're crazy!
I'll catch you.
Kick.
Kick.
You're like dad and daughter.
- You know what, Yumi?
- Why?
You are my human... earmuffs.
Uncle Clyde.
- What?
- I have something to tell you.
What is it?
You're my new best friend.
Come.
Look at the swans.
- Yay!
- Let's go over there.
You'd say that I did excellent this time.
She's so tired.
She's asleep already. See?
She's asleep.
We're lucky that Handsome is here.
He carried Yumi to her bed.
Say hi to Rachelle.
Oh my God! It's really you!
What on Earth do you think you're doing?
Why? Do you know each other?
Bok, that's Rustin.
God, Bok.
Bok, let me explain.
- Bok...
- No.
Fuck.
Damn you.
You deceived all of us.
You made us look stupid.
It's not like that at all.
What do you mean?
Fuck.
You didn't even tell us your real name.
What's your plan, huh?
I just wanted to get to know my daughter.
Get to know her?
When she's already doing fine?
I don't know you,
but I know everything that you did.
Yes, I know, Bok,
that I have many shortcomings.
Right.
A lot.
Where were you
when Sheena was pregnant with Yumi?
Where were you when Yumi was born?
And when Sheena passed away?
Where?
Those were the times
when you should've met Yumi.
What were you doing back then?
Doing drugs in the Philippines?
You couldn't take a flight here?
Damn you.
That's the case, Bok.
That's why I'm trying to make up for it.
I let Yumi spend time with you.
Damn you. I feel so dumb. I trusted you.
Why do you want to get close with Yumi?
Why do you want to get close with Yumi?
She's doing really well.
Beauty, Uncle... are you fighting?
- No.
- No, we're not.
We're just talking. Go back to your room.
Uncle Clyde will be leaving soon.
Thank you for today.
Good night.
- Good night.
- Go back to your room.
Okay. Bye-bye.
Good night.
You owe her this much.
Don't mess with our lives.
What is it, Dad?
Rustin... I just wanted to check on you.
Here's what happened.
I just met my daughter.
It was great,
until I was caught in the act, so...
I'm not allowed to see her anymore.
Okay.
I know what you're gonna say.
I'm a bad son, father, and husband.
Correct?
That's how you see me. Tell me.
Come on, Dad.
That's how I am, right?
Son.
I'm proud of you.
I'm so proud of you.
Rustin.
Come home.
What for?
To cause you more headaches?
I'm the source of problems wherever I go.
That's just who I am.
A failure.
Right?
So... why should I?
Of course I want you here.
You're my son.
Son.
Before your mom left us,
I made a promise
that I wouldn't give up on you.
And I intend to keep that promise.
Son, it's just the two of us.
Come home.
Beauty, can you play with me?
I'm sorry, Yumi.
I have a student in ten minutes.
Well, can you ask Uncle Clyde to come?
No.
Well, can we go to his house?
No.
But why?
Because he's busy.
Well, can we ask him to come
when he's no longer busy?
Can I call him?
No.
No, Yumi. You can't call him.
You can't see him anymore.
Why is the answer always no?
'Cause...
No reason.
Uncle Clyde!
Uncle Clyde!
What are you doing here?
Come inside.
- How did you get here?
- I sneaked out to get here.
Now tell me...
why did you sneak out, Yumi?
Beauty says you can't go
to our house anymore.
I can't talk to you anymore.
Why is that?
Yumi, my girl, it's because...
Uncle Clyde has done a lot of bad things.
But are you sorry?
Of course.
Then just say sorry.
It's not that easy, Yumi.
Why isn't it?
Isn't it that when someone says sorry,
you have to forgive them?
You know what, Yumi?
Someday...
you'll be hearing a lot of...
nasty and bad things about me.
But I hope that you'll always remember
our happy days.
Okay?
Of course, Uncle.
Just make up with them.
So that we can go
to the auditions tomorrow.
The auditions are tomorrow?
Wow, bro.
Go and say sorry now.
Rustin.
- Is Yumi there?
- Oh no. It's Beauty.
What do we do?
What if he restricts us
from seeing each other again?
You haven't said sorry yet.
Here's the plan.
Let's play a game,
hide-and-seek with Beauty.
- Okay?
- Okay.
Rustin.
Come on, Uncle Clyde.
Yumi!
Yumi!
Yeah. Beauty can't find us.
Wait.
Okay.
Yay!
I'm flying!
Yumi!
No! Beauty saw us!
Bye, Beauty!
- Hello, Bok.
- Rustin, where are you taking Yumi?
Bok, I just promised the child something.
Just let me do this.
This will be the only time.
- Bye.
- Wait.
Where are we going, Uncle Clyde?
Are we going to play already?
No, Yumi. Not like that.
Remember, I told you before.
It should be coming from your diaphragm.
Like that, again.
Yumi.
What's wrong?
Uncle Clyde, I'm tired already.
Okay.
Yumi.
Do you know what you're gonna sing
at your auditions?
I'm still deciding.
Okay.
- Wow.
- But Uncle Clyde, can we please play?
Please!
- Okay.
- Please.
- Yay.
- On one condition.
- What?
- One last, okay?
Okay, never mind. Let's play.
Yay!
Come on, best friend!
Eat some.
Get the leaves.
I found one.
Yumi, I have to tell you something.
Tomorrow, after the auditions,
that might be the last day I'll see you.
Why, Uncle?
It just is.
Whatever happens,
promise me
that you'll never forget me, okay?
But I don't want tomorrow
to be our last day.
- Juice?
- No.
Okay.
Good.
Yumi, just continue eating, okay?
Uncle Clyde has to make a phone call.
Okay.
- Bok.
- Where's Yumi, Rustin?
Let me talk to her.
- Yumi.
- Let's eat.
I'm good.
But somebody wants to talk to you first.
- Okay.
- Okay.
Hello?
Yumi, baby.
Mommy, are you home already?
Yes. Where are you?
In a hotel.
What's the name of the hotel?
It's a secret, Mommy.
My daughter, didn't I tell you
not to keep secrets from me?
It's a secret for one night only, please.
Please let me stay with Uncle Clyde.
Please.
My daughter, please tell me where you are.
Uncle Clyde, she's asking where we are.
Please don't tell her.
I don't wanna go home yet.
Please.
Okay. Promise.
I will return her after the audition.
What audition?
The school auditions.
She told you about this.
But you told her...
not to go through with it.
And you know why.
God, Rustin. Don't you think?
Why would you take her there?
I'm sure you already heard her sing.
You know that she'll get rejected.
You're just setting her for heartbreak.
Did Mom say yes?
- Yeah.
- Yay!
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Do you know how to juggle?
Wanna see me juggle?
Yes.
Like a clown.
Uncle Clyde is a clown.
Apple.
It's so sour.
Try it.
Uncle Clyde.
Surprise!
You like it?
Yes, it's beautiful.
You're the best uncle ever.
The best, best friend ever.
Okay. Fine.
Go to sleep and stop moving around.
You're so hyperactive.
- Do your best at your audition tomorrow.
- Yes.
Thank you, Uncle Clyde. I love you.
I love you too.
Good night.
Yumi,
I'm your real dad.
Yumi,
hug Daddy now.
I'm Rustin Clyde Villanueva.
I haven't seen you for a long time.
It's been eight years.
I wanted to hug you.
I wanted to tell you that I love you.
If it was possible.
You know?
Uncle Clyde, who are you talking to?
Why are you still awake?
Hey! I'm gonna tickle you.
If you don't start sleeping,
I will spank you.
Go to sleep now!
Don't ever be like me.
Damn.
Why aren't they here yet?
Relax, sis.
They're coming.
What if that asshole doesn't return Yumi?
I should've called the police.
Sis, we heard Yumi last night, right?
We heard her talk. She's doing okay.
And I'm also sorry.
I believe that she'll arrive.
Together with Handsome.
The problem with you
is that you trust so easily.
If something bad happens...
Sorry. I apologize.
I give in easily.
But, sis, as the lone witness,
I saw how they were with each other.
Handsome wouldn't hurt Yumi.
He will bring her here.
Uncle Clyde, wake up!
It's audition day.
- Audition day?
- Yes!
- Okay, let's go!
- Here.
Get my stuff. Help me.
Hurry.
My gloves. Go!
Okay.
Careful.
What?
There's no driver?
You know, Uncle Clyde, if we just run,
we'll make it to the auditions.
That's a good idea.
Put this on first.
You might catch a cold
and fail the auditions.
- Come on, let's go!
- Wait. It's there.
Okay. Let's go.
Hurry up!
Let's go. Faster!
Uncle Clyde, let's go!
Uncle Clyde, let's go! Faster!
Let's go.
Wait. Where are we headed?
There.
Let's go there. Here.
Let's go. We're gonna be late!
- Okay. Where's the school?
- There!
Applaud them. They'll be arriving.
- Just make sure.
- They'll arrive.
Good job.
- I'm tired.
- What?
- I'm tired.
- Tired?
Come on.
Let's do this!
We'll make it. Faster.
- Okay.
- Uncle Clyde, there! The door's there!
Really?
Okay. Faster.
Where are we?
- Where should we go?
- There. Left.
- Where?
- Left.
Okay.
You told me they were coming.
Where are they now?
We'll make it.
Wait, teacher. Wait.
Yumi's here.
- Mommy, you're here!
- Yumi!
Also you, Beauty.
Yumi, you ready?
Yes.
Why is it
That there's sadness in your eyes?
Is it because
You don't want me with you, my love?
Don't you notice
That I have feelings for you?
I hope you'll listen to my voice
And now I am uneasy
For my heart is lonely
I hope you take good care of it
And keep in mind
One promise
I promise
I'll never leave you
I promise
I'll never neglect you
I promise you'll no longer be alone
I promise that from now on
The two of us
I promise
I'll never leave you
I promise
I'll never neglect you
I promise
You'll no longer be alone
I promise that from now on
The two of us
Will be together
Thank you.
- Thank you.
- Thank you.
I did it!
You did it.
- I did it.
- You're so awesome.
I did it!
- I did it.
- Yes, you did.
I did it.
I did it!
You did it.
High five.
I did it!
I didn't make it.
- It's okay.
- It's okay.
It's okay.
And you did well, my little champ.
You were great out there.
And what did I tell you?
What's important is you tried, and...
I did my best.
Yes.
Yumi, come here.
- Yumi, come back.
- Are you okay?
- Let's go.
- I'm good.
Yumi, come here.
- Wait.
- Yumi, please. Let's go.
I'm fine.
Bye, Uncle Clyde.
Thank you.
Yeah, I think you should go.
Okay. That's enough. Get out.
Thanks.
My dollhouse.
What is it, my daughter?
I have a dollhouse at Uncle Clyde's.
You brought toys there?
No, we didn't.
No. He made one.
And he said it's mine.
Can we get it?
Please.
Okay.
Yes.
I'm gonna get my dollhouse.
I'm gonna get my dollhouse.
Gonna get my dollhouse.
Hey, I know him! What's going on?
We found him in an unconscious state.
It's probably an overdose.
We're taking him to the hospital now.
- What hospital?
- The Erasmus. I have to go!
- Uncle Clyde.
- What happened?
Rustin overdosed.
Yumi!
Where's Uncle Clyde?
- Yumi...
- My dollhouse...
Let's go.
But what about my dollhouse?
Yumi, we have to go.
But my dollhouse...
Let's go, Yumi.
Hello, Uncle Clyde.
Uncle Clyde?
Uncle Clyde?
Uncle Clyde?
Wake up already.
I promise
I'll never leave you
Uncle Clyde, wake up.
I promise I'll never neglect you
Uncle Clyde.
Please wake up.
I promise you'll no longer be alone
Uncle Clyde.
I promise that from now on the two of us
Uncle Clyde.
Wake up.
Uncle Clyde.
Please wake up.
Please. Wake up.
I want to play. Please.
Let's play now.
Uncle Clyde, please wake up.
Wake up.
Please.
Wake up.
Wake up.
You don't want to play?
Isn't that your favorite, Yumi?
You want oranges, baby?
Yes.
We should buy it later.
- Go on ahead. Go.
- How 'bout the orange?
Come on, Yumi.
- Rache...
- Stay right there.
Rache.
Rache... will you please allow me
to see Yumi again?
No.
You can't keep showing up, Rustin.
You're going to confuse her.
What happens when you leave?
You know, Rache... I already have a job.
I can stay.
And then what?
Fulfill your role as her father?
How do we explain that to her?
Rache... if I leave it's wrong.
If I stay, it's still wrong.
I don't know what to do.
I don't know where... I should put myself.
Just stay away from here.
Rache.
Hi, Sheena.
You know...
I have a new best friend.
She's so pretty.
What a waste.
I wasted everything.
She took after you.
She's so pretty.
But she's talented with instruments,
and that's what she got from me.
Sorry.
I wish you'd forgive me, Sheena.
I wish I went through with it.
And not wasted my time with rock and roll.
Damn.
You get it.
When I first saw Yumi...
I felt love at first sight.
I now understand...
your plan for the two of us...
but I'm so hard-headed.
That was my last memory of him.
Shortly after, we moved to another house.
You're my new best friend.
- Come on. Let's go over there.
- Yay!
- Say...
- Stars.
Stars.
Mommy told me that he got well
and went back to the Philippines.
I'm flying.
Whatever happens...
promise me
that you'll never forget me, okay?
It was not until a few years ago
that they told me the truth.
Uncle Clyde is my biological father,
and he's a drug addict.
After he went back to the Philippines,
he went to rehab.
He wanted to get help to be better.
But he relapsed when his father,
my grandfather I never met, died.
That's all they really know
and remember about him.
But for me, I knew a different man.
There's a lot he's forgotten
ever since he had a stroke.
Hey.
You're gossiping about me.
Come on, sir.
I'll leave you two alone.
Thanks.
It's me.
Yumi.
Yumi.
Look here.
You visited me in Rotterdam.
You made me rocket ships.
And...
You made me sing
inside a drum full of water.
Do you remember now?
And I now know the name
of that Songbird you were talking about.
Really, don't you remember me?
I'm sorry, child.
You might be mistaken.
Ma'am, sorry, but sir needs to eat.
Can I stay?
Of course.
Can I be the one to feed him?
It's okay.
Thanks.
Let me do it.
Aren't you going home, miss?
I'm leaving in a while.
Is it okay for me to visit you again?
Sure.
Nobody visits me.
Okay.
Okay.
Thank you.
Good night.
I made that.
It's for my best friend.
Who is your best friend?
It's...
Never mind.
She sings off-key.