Hello, Love, Goodbye (2019) Movie Script
Some places we stay in forever.
Some places are mere stopovers.
Just like Hong Kong.
Three days, two nights?
Four days, three nights?
Two years here
if you have a contract.
Then you leave.
So while you're here,
whether you're here on vacation
or for work,
you have to make the most out of
your time,
because no one stays forever
in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong is a place
where no one stays still.
Here in Hong Kong, time is gold.
Every second matters.
Don't waste it.
Good morning Hong Kong!
Good morning fellow Filipinos!
It's the start
of another crazy day!
Faster! She'll be late!
I know. Almost done.
Too cold!
Too hot!
One, two, three.
I told you to chew 15 times.
Joy, 15 times,
I told you many times.
- Okay.
- Fifteen times!
Heel-toe, heel-toe.
Here in Hong Kong,
as long as you're moving,
you'll live.
Once you stop, you'll starve.
So you can't slow down.
You have to keep moving.
How much is this?
- For my goddaughter!
- Thank you.
Heel-toe, heel-toe.
Too spicy!
I know! I know!
I'm doing
my very best! I'm trying!
Give me some more time. Damn it!
JOY, MY BOSS SAID YES. YOU CAN
START NEXT SUNDAY. ARE YOU IN?
But one day,
in the middle of all the noise
and chaos,
Stop!
In a place
where no one stays still.
Sir, I'm not a bad person!
I'm sorry, Sir.
You will meet someone...
and for a while...
time just stops.
Cousin Joy!
Mary Dale!
My gosh, Joy! Everything's
confusing here.
Good thing you picked me up!
You're lucky it's Sunday,
the day off
for all domestic helpers.
So, I'll see your Mom!
Your Dad wants to give her
a gift.
She doesn't come here anymore.
Oh, why?
Hey, Joy!
Joy, you need to send anything?
No, not now.
But there's still so much space!
You know Sally
is so good at packing!
Of course,
I am the mother packer.
Packing shit!
Everybody's packing!
Wow! It's like they have
their own apartments.
Hey, there's free space here!
Yeah, but that's reserved.
And we respect that
and stay on our own turfs.
Everyone has her space.
The Kapampangans. The Bisayas.
The I long gas. The Warays.
- Excuse me.
- It's so fun here!
Party party!
Yeah, it's like a big feast here
every Sunday!
There are Filipinos having fun
from here to there!
Good thing the Chinese
don't reprimand us
for blocking the way.
Well, there are over 200,000
Filipino workers here.
So the Chinese let us
have Central once a week!
You jerk! I've been
slaving like hell here,
and you're burning all our money
on gambling, and on some slut!
I'm going home! I'm gonna
kill you and your mistress!
Hey!
I already told you
a million times.
Open an online bank account,
so you can monitor
every transaction!
You're so stubborn!
Remember, Mary Dale,
be smart with your money.
As soon as you get your salary,
withdraw, then deposit it
in your local account.
Then split it up.
For your Mom, your Dad,
your sister, your brother.
For whatever bill, budget well.
And track your remittances, too.
Most importantly, Mary Dale,
save well.
So in case of any emergency,
you'll be ready.
Yes! It's so hard to earn
Hong Kong dollars!
Okay.
Joy, your Dad sent this over
for your Mom.
Joy!
Oh! Sis! Wait!
Happy birthday!
Happy birthday, sis!
- Happy birthday!
- Thank you.
Silly! It's not her birthday.
We greet customers that way
so it's not obvious
we're selling on the side.
It's not for free?
Nothing's free anymore!
Everything costs money.
We gotta earn more,
although it's illegal.
Why is it illegal?
Well, when you have this code
on your ID,
it means that you can only work
as a domestic helper.
Unless, of course,
you're a resident here,
or you marry a Chinese
or a resident.
Here, once a domestic helper,
- always a domestic helper.
- A domestic helper.
Is that what I ordered?
Even if I graduated
with a degree in Education,
I'm not allowed to teach?
I can't apply here?
Joy is a Nursing graduate.
Can't she be a nurse here
even though she's brilliant?
That's why she's flying off
to Canada!
She's going to Canada?
Yep! In Canada,
she can be a nurse.
She can earn four times more
than she's earning here.
She can also petition her family
so they can all live there.
Plus, her Dad can get free
medical treatment.
You need to pay for that.
Excuse me.
Hello?
Hi, Sir!
Yes, Sir!
Okay!
I'll process my papers
right away, Sir.
How much?
Five thousand five hundred.
Okay.
Canadian dollars, Sir?
Okay, Sir.
Thank you.
Joy, 5,500 Canadian dollars
times 40.
That's 220,000 pesos!
How much do you have?
About half.
It's the police!
- Oh! Girl, put a headband on me.
- What's happening?
Remember, any extra gig
is prohibited.
Joy. You need a sideline?
Alice! Joy's contract
is almost ending.
Don't get her into trouble now.
Don't worry about it!
This is it.
Hey! We're here.
This place is nicer
than my employers' house.
I think
those are your employers.
They're fighting!
They're not fighting.
That's just how they talk.
- I want to go home.
- You'll get used to it.
Anything they say,
just let it pass.
Two years will go by fast.
You can do this.
It's okay, Mary Dale.
Go, Mary Dale!
Go, Mary Dale! You can do it!
Um, excuse me.
- Just like me when I was young.
- That's a very long time ago!
- Shut up!
- Hi.
I wore an off-shouldered blouse
so I'd look younger.
So young! Okay, okay.
Come, come, come. Come with me.
Hurry up.
Ma'am.
Ma'am, have you eaten already?
I'm okay. Joy, come here.
I have something to talk to you.
You see?
My expenses are getting high.
My money is very tight.
I can't afford
to pay you anymore.
I need to terminate
your contract.
Ma'am, I only have
four months left.
I can't lose my job, Ma'am.
You will have one month
to find another employer.
I'm sorry, Joy.
Please, Ma'am.
Ma'am, I really need your help.
I will help you, Ma'am.
I will give you a discount.
You pay me just half.
I will cook for you,
clean the house,
take care of your mother
and Annie.
At night,
I will look for other jobs.
I won't even eat here!
But it is illegal.
I promise I won't give you
a problem.
I will be very careful.
Ma'am, I just really need
the money for my family.
If it's expensive, don't buy it.
But, Dad, if I don't have
the complete uniform,
they'll mark me absent.
And my old shoes
really don't fit anymore.
I'm sorry, Joy.
I can buy it.
Joy, my basketball shoes
also has holes in it...
Joey, don't add
to your sister's expenses!
The cheap ones will do, Dad.
It's okay, Dad.
Your rubber shoes,
let's buy it in Canada. Okay?
We'll buy it in Hong Kong
when we get there.
Okay. Wherever.
Right! Yours can wait,
it's just luxury anyway.
- That's harsh.
- Mine is for school!
-Bought it, Liezel.-Really?
Thank you, Joy! Love you!
Love you very, very much!
- Okay.
- Mwah! Mwah!
Love you all!
- Take care, my daughter!
- Bye, I love you.
- Love you, Joy!
- Bye!
JOY MY BOSS SAID YES. YOU CAN
START NEXT WEEK. ARE YOU IN?
YES, ALICE. SEE YOU NEXT WEEK.
- And always remember to...?
- Smile!
Now go invite customers,
but not the police.
We don't want a random check.
Okay, go!
Good evening, Madam! Sir!
Happy hour! Come, come!
Big discount!
Can we get three martinis
please, charged to you?
Joy!
Hey. Mary Dale,
what are you doing here?
Relax, I picked her up.
I'll bring her home.
All she does is sob and complain
in the group chat!
I wanted to cheer her up, Joy!
We were taking her
to the Alley-Alley Bar
but she wanted to see you first.
We told her we couldn't afford
drinks here.
So we're not staying.
Look at that American!
But that Arab's more perfect
for me.
Pick Mary Dale! Wow!
Tall and handsome!
Hey! She's still a virgin.
Even better!
Instead of slumming with
the very few Filipinos here,
you can reject them!
So that's why I didn't see
many guys at Central.
Yes! Filipino men
are so few here,
that they somehow
all become handsome!
Especially to the eyes
of lonely women. Right?
I don't want hook ups.
What I'm looking for is love!
What good is love
when you know it's going to end
after your contract?
Wait. Why so bitter?
This is all JM's fault!
Who's JM?
LDR. It didn't work.
Oh, that's why.
Take her home.
She's only been here a week.
- What will your employers say?
- Oh, come on, Joy!
- Here, Joy.
- For who?
For you.
- From whom?
- Don't ask. Just drink it.
We're really going
to have some fun tonight!
Joy, this is it!
I'll drink it if you don't
want it! It looks expensive!
Let me have some.
- Just smell. Don't drink.
- Excuse me.
Welcome drink for you, Madam.
Who is it from?
Welcome drink for coming
into his life.
Here comes love!
Police!
Joy, they might check you!
Joy, Joy, run, Joy!
Go run, Joy!
Joy, don't run!
Excuse me.
Let's go this way.
Stop!
I'm not a bad person, Sir!
ID, please!
- I was just trying...
- ID!
Joy Marie Fabregas.
Domestic helper.
Why are you working
as a waitress now?
I'm sorry, Sir.
Comrade!
Why didn't you even try
those drinks I made for you?
Ouch! That hurts!
I didn't see her.
That girl runs so fast.
Woo! Wow!
Hey, wait. Joy Marie!
My name is...
Where are you?
Customers are waiting!
I'm on my way back.
Thank you, Sally,
for bringing Mary Dale home.
I'm sorry.
JOY, MY BOSS SAID
DON'T COME BACK.
HE MIGHT GET INTO TROUBLE.
SORRY.
I need a job, not a friend.
Four months to go, Joy.
Just four months.
Joy Marie Fabregas.
Which spot is she gonna take
in your calendar? Monday?
Tuesday? Your Thursdays
are still free.
Just drink this.
What's this?
Hmm! Bro, this is life-changing!
Oh! What's that? Can I try?
- One moment.
- As long as you pay.
Oh, really?
Bro, this is competition-worthy.
- Manager, taste it.
- Let me try.
You should join. I'll register
you in the contest.
- Pass.
- Again?
Bro, if you join and win,
you'll be famous.
Once you're famous,
you can put up your own bar!
- I'm going to register you!
- Where is that competition?
In the U.S., Manager.
- Ethan Del Rosario!
- Hey! Hey!
Hey! Hey!
Stay away from my girlfriend!
Was that the husband
of Miss Tuesday 2017?
I'm okay. He only got my arm.
Or Miss Wednesday 2019's
husband?
That's long over.
How many more times
will this happen, Ethan?
You know my job's on the line
whenever I cover for you.
I'm already turning in
a new leaf.
I've heard that a million times.
If you only took
your job here seriously,
you would be the manager now,
not me!
You keep on job-hopping,
girlfriend-hopping.
One day, you'll meet your match.
Joy, Joy, Joy!
Let's go, Joy!
What's up,
Hong Kong! Happy Monday!
Good morning to everyone
except to Joy Marie Fabregas.
Yes you, Joy Marie Fabregas!
- Ethan Del Rosario...
- That's you.
- Is looking for you...
- Why did he mention you?
Because you stole a kiss
from him last night!
Please return it.
Have mercy on him.
-It's just my friend, Ma'am.-He
will wait for you tonight...
- at the crime scene.
- He just wants to say hello.
Will Joy show up
and return the kiss?
Kiss?
Kiss? Keys!
Annie in Tagalog,
you say it as "susi."
Because I left my keys.
Hmm. She's lying.
Heel-toe, heel-toe, heel-toe,
heel...
- HEY JOY MARIE! WHO'S ETHAN?
- KISS? WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL US?
OMG COUSIN! IS HE
YOUR BOYFRIEND?
HOW WAS THE KISS?
I HEARD YOUR NAME
ON THE RADIO! WILD!
JOY! I WANNA MEET ETHAN!
- WHAT'S UP? SPILL THE BEANS!
- YOU VIXEN! WINNER!
Toe.
Ha!
What is this news
that is rocking
the whole DH community
in all of Hong Kong?
I'm so giddy!
- Come on, come on!
- Joy!
Silly girl!
I told you to run, not flirt!
But hey, happy flirting, sis!
I'm so proud of you!
- I'm so excited for you, cousin!
- Let's go. I'll take you home.
Let's go!
Find a regular vendor.
That way, if you make a mistake
you can return it.
What about Ethan's kiss?
Will you be returning it?
We're already online friends.
How about you?
Hello?
Hello Joy?
This is Ethan.
How did you get my number?
When are you going to return
the kiss?
It wasn't me.
I think I gave it to him.
Hey, good one, girl.
Take it slow
Take it slow
Take it slow
You might get hurt again
Take it slow
Take it slow
Take it slow
I'm working. Stop bothering me.
You're the one bothering me
because of that kiss.
So I will wait for you tonight?
Just take a deep breath
And it'll get to you
The yes you're looking for
That kiss meant nothing! Okay?
Hello, Joy?
Mom?
Come here, please!
-What happened?-Come, please.
Okay, Mom, I'm coming.
- Big sis!
- Where's Mom?
- Joy?
- Mom!
See? If I didn't sound
like I was in trouble,
you won't come and visit.
Fix your toys.
So hot!
That's new.
I just bumped myself.
I'm not stupid.
A normal lovers' quarrel.
You just don't get it.
Besides, he makes it up to me.
Gorgeous, right?
Dad also has a gift for you.
Here.
How nice. Do you want it?
Go on, take it.
I got the job in Canada, Ma.
I've already paid
for the work permit.
I'm just coming up
with the balance.
Once I get there,
I'm going to petition for you.
Huh?
But in six months,
Wayne and I will be married
for seven years already.
I'll be a resident by then.
I can get your brother
and sister.
In six months,
you are divorcing Wayne.
But who will take care of Wayne?
What about us?
What about Papa?
We're leaving Hong Kong, Mom!
Joy!
So, did your Mom like the bag?
Super! But I stole it from her.
Oh, no.
She took it from Mom.
She's using it now.
Next time, you should give it
to Mom yourself, Dad!
You know what, Joy?
Dad is already counting down
the days
until he sees Mom again.
I really miss your Mom!
How sweet!
Dad, I'll just take you all
to Canada.
Canada, again?
I don't like it there.
Why even bother?
I have a friend who's there,
Dad. She used to work here.
She says the benefits
are so much better in Canada.
Joy, your Mom and I
have been planning...
We'll be a complete family
in Canada.
In Hong Kong, too!
But how sure are you that Mom
will divorce her husband?
Did she say she won't?
Your Mom loves me!
She only married
that Chinese employer
so she can become
a permanent resident there.
Then she'll petition me.
I'll only believe
what you're saying
if your Mom tells me herself!
But until she does,
we're all going to Hong Kong!
Dad!
Joy?
- Joy!
- JM!
- How are you?
- I'm good, I'm good.
Um, Joy, this is Janet. My wife.
Hi, Joy!
Hello.
What's up?
- On vacation?
- Honeymoon.
Actually, late honeymoon.
This is a trip
that's long overdue.
It was a gift for our wedding.
We finally got this chance
since our contract ended in...
- Dubai. Yes.
- Dubai! Yes.
Still working there?
We're going home to the
Philippines after this trip.
We already bought
a house in Cavite.
Wow. Great!
You?
Also on vacation?
No.
Work.
Oh, nice!
Which hospital? In the ER?
No.
I'm a DH here.
Domestic helper?
Yes.
I ended up just like my Mom.
Excuse me.
- Hello?
- Babe!
Hello, Joy.
Hi, babe!
You've been hogging
the bathroom too long!
- Joy?
- Are you there? Okay.
- I'm coming.
- What are you saying?
I'll go ahead. Enjoy.
Yes, babe. Okay.
I'm going down.
You there already?
Should I meet you in our spot?
Okay, yeah. See you.
I'm on my way.
Annie.
Annie!
Sorry! I'm sorry!
You kept her waiting there!
How can you forget the time?
What if she walked by herself?
What if she got hit by a car?
What if something happened
to her?
Too loud! Too noisy!
- Too hungry!
- Mom, not now!
I'm sorry, Ma'am.
It won't happen again.
I can terminate you right now!
You want? You want?
No, Ma'am.
I thought you care about her.
I thought you love her.
I do, Ma'am.
You don't! You were careless!
I can't trust you anymore!
Only this time, Ma'am.
My mother needed me.
That's why...
I don't care about your mother!
Just because I pay you half,
you do this to her?
- No, Ma'am.
- Yes! That's what you're doing!
We have a deal!
I don't care
about what you do at night.
But you work for me at daytime.
I own half of you!
I'M JUST HERE.
Are you ready to return it now?
Let's go.
Here.
You might be hungry
'cause I'm starving.
Actually,
I just wanted to know if
my body odor is that bad,
that it made you
burst into tears?
I'm not that kind of girl.
I'm just
going through something.
I needed to let off some steam.
So you just used me?
Sorry.
Joke! Just joking!
You're too serious.
It's fine, I don't mind!
You're not new here
in Hong Kong.
Three years going on my fourth
this year.
So you're a resident.
You have a comfortable life.
And a lot of time
to fool around.
My father's the resident.
The one fooling around is me.
Still waiting
to become a resident.
So you're used to it?
You know the drill, right?
What happened earlier
meant nothing.
It ends there.
I'm clearing that up now.
Wow!
This is new.
I usually say those lines
to girls.
So this is how it feels
to be on the receiving end
of those lines.
Does it hurt?
It makes me...
want to know you more.
Now I know why girls won't leave
when I tell them it's just sex.
Because it's more intriguing
when someone pushes you away.
So next time,
when I don't like a girl,
after sex,
I should tell her "I love you",
so she'll freak out and leave.
I love you.
But I like you.
So, sorry. I don't love you.
Aha!
Gotcha!
You're the one scared of love!
Why?
Are you afraid
that you'll fall for me?
Don't worry,
it won't happen ever again.
Why, what really happened
anyway?
You're the expert, right?
Why do you do it?
For me, it's just plain sex.
Sometimes out of loneliness,
sometimes out of boredom. But...
definitely no feelings.
But you...
you had so many emotions
back there.
Out of all those feelings you
had,
I was wondering
if you had feelings for me too.
No to love.
It's a waste of time.
- Never again.
- Ooh!
Again?
So, you've been brokenhearted?
Come on.
Tell me what happened.
Let it out.
What's your sad story?
You know,
they say it's easier to open up
to a stranger
because with him,
you can be honest.
No judgment, promise.
Fine, I'll start.
I have two younger brothers.
I'm the eldest,
but I'm also the dumbest.
See this tattoo.
This is the eternal proof
of my foolishness
when it comes to love.
See that?
Tanga?
That's "Tanya".
That's a Y not a G.
I wanted to have it erased,
but I just covered it up.
Much like how I deal
with my life's mess.
I just keep covering it up!
Some people call me,
loser.
So I just live up to that name,
a jerk.
Sometimes
I just want to be selfish
and forget
all my responsibilities.
It angers me that I don't seem
to have a choice.
That I need to do this
because I need a job,
because we don't have money,
because my family needs it.
So even if I don't like it,
I just have to do it.
Choice is only for the rich.
I just want to feel that
I'm still in control of my life.
I want to scream!
I want to tell everyone
"screw you!"
What's stopping you? Go!
I love you all, but fuck!
What about me?
Do you know what I go through
in this job,
just so I can support everyone?
I'm a college graduate.
But what do I do?
I clean toilets.
I settle for leftovers.
You can call me ambitious,
but I have dreams
bigger than this!
I am more than this job!
I want more! I want to be more!
Is that wrong?
Well, at least you know
what you want.
Me, at my age, not a clue.
Maybe they're right.
I'm useless.
I used you, right?
So you're not useless.
You know, your name suits you.
Joy.
Because you bring joy
to a person like me.
But it'll be better if you have
real joy in your eyes.
But I can't see it.
Where is that joy? Hmm?
It's in Canada!
When I get there, I'll find joy.
In four months.
I swore that to myself.
Joy isn't there.
It's here in Hong Kong.
Because I'm here!
See!
There!
A little smile. See!
Joy is here.
In Hong Kong!
In Canada!
Then in America!
Hong Kong is not so different
from those places.
There, people like us
have a choice.
There, I can be more.
So I can give more.
For my family.
Do you know that feeling?
Of wanting more?
Like how I want more time
with you?
I don't have extra time for you.
I'm chasing after my future.
Wait.
The future is a long time
from now.
And besides, I have no plans
of being your future.
But I can be your "now".
Hey! Hey! Hey!
Wait, wait! Easy, hey! Joy!
I need to go home
before my ward wakes up!
Can I see you again?
I love you!
Sorry! I don't love you!
Hurry up and leave.
I'm tired.
I'll sleep here, too.
You were just lying
like a star fish!
I did all the work a while ago.
When can I see you again?
Go back to work.
Okay, hurry, hurry.
Hey.
You have a letter
from the US embassy.
It looks important.
Hmm, still Joy?
I thought
she was just for one day?
She's...
more!
More?
I thought her name's Joy?
Maybe her surname?
Joy More.
Oh, foreigner.
Good morning, grandmother.
Too late!
Sorry.
Hello, Annie!
I can't sleep,
because you're not here.
I'm sorry.
Ma'am.
About last night...
I'm really sorry, Ma'am.
Just don't do it again.
Too lucky!
What a pest!
Remember, fellow Filipinos!
"Miss Central" 2019 pageant
is a couple of Sundays away!
I'm joining!
The pageants' organizers are
calling for participants
as big prizes await the winners.
Please hurry.
I'm at the meet up place.
- Okay.
- Okay.
- He sounds like a monkey mascot.
- Joy!
Joy did you hear the radio
announcement?
You should join the pageant
for extra money!
Even if Joy desperately needs
money,
you'll never ever see her dance,
nor sing, nor walk the catwalk.
It's impossible!
As impossible
as her having a boyfriend!
Nothing is impossible
for someone who believes!
What are you doing here?
I told you last night,
I want more time with you.
Last night?
Oh, my God, Joy,
you went to him!
Go home. I'm meeting a customer.
Oh.
I'm here! Where's my power bank?
Don't be like that
- So hesitant
- Here.
Payment?
You're so impulsive
- Funny.
- My change?
His change!
Give him his change!
Where are you? I'm here.
Yes! One down.
I might not be able
To take it
Slowly going crazy
I don't have time for you.
You're wasting your time.
- Let's go. It's curfew.
- Joy, Joy, come on.
Go ahead, I still have an hour.
Go, go.
Come, Mary Dale,
I'll take you home.
I don't wanna go home.
It's miserable there.
There she goes again
with the whining!
Mary Dale, let's go. Suck it up.
We used to be just like you.
- I don't want to...
- She's right.
Joy, come on. Let's go home,
Joy. Joy!
Joy! Let's go.
I still have to sell
what's left.
He bought everything.
We're sold out.
Excuse me.
So you can have time to rest.
Stay here
Don't be like that
Like a fool
The way you look at me
You never run out of things
to do, huh?
And you don't have anything
to do, huh?
I plan to get your "yes"!
Are you deaf?
Or do you have amnesia?
I told you already,
I'm leaving Hong Kong soon.
Perfect!
I don't like
long-term relationships.
And you're leaving.
We're perfect for each other.
When you leave, then we're over.
I love you.
Well, I don't love you.
I'm not going anywhere.
Oops!
Wait! I'm still eating!
Wait!
Hold on! We haven't paid yet!
Thank you!
Stay here
Just stay here
Stay here
Twelve, thirteen,
fourteen, fifteen!
A lot of things
Are more important
I'm sorry.
Like having you here with me
BE CAREFUL, A MAGICAL WIND MIGHTURN THAT "I LOVE YOU" FOR REAL.
Too hot! Too hot!
Don't be too far
Hang out with me
I will make the time stop
Don't waste the words
I will say
Don't be shy
Come close to me
Can you?
Don't be too far
Thank God
it's Friday, fellow Filipinos!
But for Ethan,
it's thank God for Joy!
Wow! He wants to greet Joy
a happy Friday!
How special!
Looks like she's turning into
your Miss Everyday.
Does she have other
female friends?
Maybe we can meet them.
So handsome!
- You look hot with the camera.
- Yes.
So if I were you, I'd buy the
phone. I also sell power banks!
Wait, why are you selling to me?
You earn three times
than us domestic helpers!
Hello?
- Jane!
- He earns times ten.
Aren't you the one
who owes Ethan more?
Come on.
Cousin? Nephew?
- Joy.
- No? It's okay.
- Bye-bye.
- Joy, you're sold out!
All good.
You have time now.
Let's eat?
Don't be too far
This is mine.
I will be waiting for you
Don't hide your feelings
Don't be shy
Just say it
Can you?
Mmm.
Come here
I will be waiting for you
Hey! Wait!
- What's the rush?
- Joy, umbrella?
- No, thanks.
- What's the hurry?
If you really want more time
with Joy,
Why don't you just hire her back
at the bar?
It's risky.
She can stay at the back!
Do you know how to wash dishes,
Joy?
Yes! Pots, pans,
I can wash anything!
Good plan right? Right?
Yes! Yes!
Yes? I'm the manager, right?
Shouldn't you
be asking me first?
Just stay here
This is Reza our head cook.
He's Woo, his assistant.
Joy, your throne.
So? Can you do it?
Definitely!
Just stay here. Don't go out.
There can be a random check
anytime.
Now you're nervous?
Of course.
But he wants Joy here, too.
Will you be okay here?
Okay.
Playing games?
No.
It's better to have Joy here.
At least I know
where she spends the night.
I can make sure she's safe.
What a hero!
Shut up!
I need to get something.
Okay.
- I'll just get it.
- Okay.
My turn.
Let me get it for you.
Thank you.
Oh!
You guys stuck?
It's okay.
This is the "stuck-room" anyway.
Thank you.
You should've put
a "Do Not Disturb" sign.
- All you do is disturb.
- Is this how it feels?
Your breath stinks!
The best bartender in town.
Ethan!
Go!
Yeah!
Joy! Joy!
Did you see
the best bartender in town?
Everyone was going wild
for Ethan!
You know, he should really join
the bar tending tournaments.
When he wins,
- he can start his own bar.
- Hey! Look at you!
You're working hard!
Oh, no. He's back.
He's gonna cause a scene again.
One round for my good friends
over here.
- Bro, I got it.
- Make it fast!
You're killing my buzz!
No! No!
I want my brother to serve.
Wait! Wait, everyone.
I want you all to meet
my big brother.
My older brother, Ethan.
You see what he's doing right
now?
He's mixing drinks,
when he should've been
mixing medicine.
He could've been a doctor
or a store manager.
But no! No!
He threw everything away,
and messed up in the States
just to be with a girl.
A girl!
Let's go. Let's go.
- Don't! Don't!
- It's okay. It's okay.
It's okay. I got this.
My brother speaks English well
when he's drunk!
He's the smarter one
in the family.
I really am!
Nicer!
Smarter!
More obedient!
I'm younger, but I have
direction in life.
I don't abandon people!
I've never wasted
our Dad's sacrifice
just to get
the whole family here.
I obviously care about Dad more.
I took care of him
when he got sick,
even though I also had school!
I am the one fulfilling
your promise
to our younger brother!
And you? You're a loser!
- Let's go home.
- Then you run back home?
Because that girl left you?
Don't touch me!
It's okay.
Sorry. Sorry, everyone.
Don't worry,
the drinks are on us.
Sorry.
Heel-toe, heel-toe, heel-toe.
Annie.
Hurry, hurry please!
Heel-toe, heel-toe, heel-toe!
Okay.
Dad!
It's only two years more.
You've said that
five times before!
When are you going to stop?
Are your employers more
important than your own family?
- Next time. Go!
- Fine, I'll go home.
-Then what? We'll
starve!-Come home.
- Have you seen Ethan?
- You said it was okay!
I haven't seen him.
Hey, Sally!
He hasn't been here.
We haven't heard from him.
He's in hibernation mode.
Boss, do you have any idea
where he'd be?
Joy's not coming.
Mary Dale, too.
- Let's just stare at each other.
- Let's just stare at each other.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Need a friend today?
- Dad.
- Yes?
This is Joy, my workmate.
- Good morning, Sir!
- Good morning to you, too!
This is Edward.
My brother.
I'll do it.
Uh, Joy? Is it Joy?
Yes.
Do you mind turning around?
You caught me bottomless.
It's embarrassing.
Don't be embarrassed, Sir.
Someone once told me
that we should never be
embarrassed around strangers.
Because whatever they find out
about us,
there's no judgment.
My Mom and Dad were band mates
back in the '80s
here in Hong Kong.
They worked hard so that
they could be residents.
Before my Mom died,
my Dad promised her,
that he'd bring her three sons
here to become residents.
You know,
to experience a better life.
I was 17 when I was petitioned
to go here.
At 21,
I went mad.
I was madly in love with my ex.
Tanya?
She was a princess
at Disneyland.
She wanted to go to
U.S. because she felt
that Hong Kong was too small
for her.
She told me,
it's either we go together
or we break up.
Of course you went with her.
I'm stupid, remember?
I was only three years short
of my residency then,
but I didn't care.
I know how much I disappointed
my Dad then.
They were relying on me to send
our youngest brother to school.
But no,
I only thought of Tanya.
All I knew was,
I wanted more of her.
You love too much.
Isn't that how it's supposed to
be?
When you love,
all or nothing.
If you hold back,
then why love at all?
But I failed in the U.S.
It wasn't for me,
so she broke up with me.
She told me,
she outgrew me.
I lost myself and lost my worth.
Even to her, I lost worth.
And at 24,
I was caught for overstaying.
I was deported.
Blacklisted.
When I returned here,
everybody had moved on.
I was back to zero.
But that's okay.
I can accept that.
That's what I risked
when I left Hong Kong.
But what's really hard
is how much I disappointed
my family.
Especially Edward.
I was his hero.
But I turned out to be
his biggest disappointment.
I just wish
I could make it all up to them
and atone
for all my bad decisions.
My youngest brother is coming
here at the end of the month.
I hope this time,
I can show my Dad
that I am there for them.
And then, three more years.
Only three years left
until I become a resident.
So I can't leave Hong Kong
again.
I'm stuck here.
So please,
don't go to Canada or America.
They won't let me in there.
Life doesn't stop there.
Whatever you want to do,
you can still do it.
It's not too late.
You think so?
You can be more.
Even to you?
Hello?
Joy where are you?
Your client is here.
She's on the way?
She's already here!
- Where are you anyway?
- Are you meeting someone?
You need the money. Go.
Hey, Joy! Hey! Hey!
- Joy?
- Okay.
So...
when will I see you again?
Wow, do you miss me already?
It's Jhim!
He's working alone at the bar.
Poor guy.
See you next week?
See you next week!
Good, good, good morning,
fellow Filipinos!
We welcome you to
"Ms. Central 2019"!
Jhim! I think your Miss Monday,
Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday,
and Friday are all here!
Why are we here
on a Sunday anyway?
Because Ethan's meeting
his Miss Everyday here!
Here?
In this crowd?
Mary Dale,
where's your cousin, Joy?
- I told her to meet us here.
- Where's the other candidate?
Here! I'm the candidate!
You're joining?
Guess you really do need
the money.
Let's welcome our contestants!
I am Alice May Dizon.
What's this?
The bloated division?
Hey, it's Joy!
So that's why she asked you
to come here!
Beautiful!
Smart!
Hardworking!
And most of all... Loving!
Standing in front of you
is the Joy of MA-rinduque!
What a beautiful life!
Next contestant.
Just like in videoke,
follow the bouncing ball.
And round, and round!
And split!
I already got the...
Mom?
Mom? Mom!
I brought home some broccoli
and noodles!
Mom!
Thank you!
Let's go! Let's go, Joy! Woo!
In a dream
I do believe
I will soar
This hidden talent
should've stayed hidden.
Keep it hidden!
In a dream
I do believe
Nothing can bring
My spirit down
Steadily I will reach
That dream
Success is on my team
So I continue to dream
Thank you!
Who do you think will win
Ms. Central?
To help us announce our winners.
Let us first call on
this year's guest of honor,
one of our judges and also
one of our sponsors today.
Sis, I saw her!
You wouldn't believe your eyes.
She's gorgeous!
She's like a real queen!
Right?
And we're so proud because she
used to live in Hong Kong, too.
And her success story
will surely inspire us all.
Ms. Tanya Alezar!
- Huh?
- Oh, golly!
Good day, fellow Filipinos!
Ladies, I'll keep it short.
I just want all of you to know
that the world is yours
to conquer.
The world
is just waiting for you
to show everyone
what you can do!
Let nothing stop you
from achieving your dreams.
Is she talking to you?
What a cruel friend!
Thank you, Ms. Tanya!
Alright! Let's get ready!
Our Ms. Central
second runner up is...
Sally Daraga! Congratulations!
Finally! She's been joining
the contest for ten years.
She's been here
even before Hong Kong existed.
Our first runner up is...
Joy Marie Fabregas!
Joy!
- Imagine with that voice?
- She still won!
Our 2019 Ms. Central is...
Mary Dale Fabregas!
Mom! Can you see me?
I'm a beauty queen here!
Where's Papa? Show me to Papa!
Here's Joy, too.
- Hey, congrats! Good job!
- Thank you!
- Hey, thank you!
- Congratulations.
I didn't know you had such
a beautiful voice.
- You were great.
- I told you!
I'll take that.
Ms. Tanya! Ms. Tanya!
Picture, please!
- You're my idol right now!
- When yesterday meets everyday.
Doomsday!
I hope I can be as successful
as you are when I get to Canada.
Ethan?
Uh-oh.
Ethan!
Oh, my gosh!
How long has it been?
So long.
I'm dying to catch up with you.
You haven't changed, right?
Oh, there had been many
after you!
Right?
I meant your number.
He replaced that ages ago.
Hey. I'm going back to the US.
You wanna have dinner with me?
My treat.
Sorry, I can't.
I'm bringing them home.
No need.
- We'll take a cab. Give me that.
- But Joy...
We won't fit in the taxi.
- Ma'am.
- Let's go.
It's almost curfew anyway.
- Come on.
- Bye, Ethan! Bye, Ethan!
We're taking a cab?
No.
Beautiful!
Smart!
Rich!
Will Ethan stay out with his ex?
We will find out tomorrow!
She's just tall, Joy.
Yeah. You're nice, too.
Well why didn't you let Ethan
bring us home?
He didn't have to stay with her.
I know why. You're jealous!
- Who's jealous? Joy?
- Yes!
She can't be jealous.
She's not his girlfriend, right?
She can't be his girlfriend.
You're still going to Canada,
right?
So what's their relationship
status?
What are you two anyway?
F...
Friends!
How unbelievable!
Hi.
Hi!
Are you wearing makeup?
Joy, the strainer.
You're wearing makeup.
May I see?
Look at me.
Hey.
- Why can't you look at me?
- Stop it, Joy!
I mean, Ethan! We're at work.
Are you jealous?
It's bad to hide your feelings.
You can admit it, Joy.
Stop fighting the feeling.
Joy, you don't need
to be jealous.
We just ate and talked.
Then we left.
I didn't even bring her home.
Tanya and I are over.
Way over.
Long before
you came into my life.
- Now all I want for us is to...
- There can never be an "us".
Why not?
I already have so much on my
plate.
I can't add you
- to my list of responsibilities!
- I won't be a burden.
I'll even help you!
I will leave Hong Kong soon.
Joy, you're still here.
Ethan, I'm leaving.
Then I'll take
whatever you can give.
I'll love you for as long
as time will allow us
to love each other.
- I can't love you.
- But you already love me.
That "I love you" is real.
But, sorry, Joy.
I don't love you.
Is that for real, too?
I super,
duper, to the max,
love you.
There!
Finally, I see it...
joy.
Faster! I can't be late
for my meet up.
Slow down, Joy, this is so
heavy!
You're such a workaholic!
If she could date her job,
she'd make it her boyfriend!
Hurry up, Gina!
Oh, so it's him!
Boyfriend?
Yes! Because...
Her job can't hug her but I can.
She has a boyfriend!
A boyfriend!
Hey!
Geez! Calm down, woman!
Bye!
Hey, where are you going?
Hey Ethan, two beers for table
number five.
Copy, copy, copy!
- Mark, Mark, Mark!
- I need a beer!
Alice, hurry up.
For table number five.
That's for table four.
Hurry!
Customers are waiting!
You're sweating.
Are you tired?
Not anymore.
Love fools!
You'll break up soon!
You're just jealous
you don't have Joy.
Hey! Give us some!
Have you guys talked
to Mary Dale?
All she says is "huhuhu I
can't take this anymore".
I told her
"ha ha ha you can do it!"
Anyway Joy, here are the
products you have to sell.
Wait, wait, wait! Hold on! Stop.
No more stress from work.
Are you buying everything again?
Not anymore.
Then give it.
No. From now on,
I'll be the one selling these.
So you won't have to do anything
illegal anymore.
I'll sell it online.
On Sundays, I just want you
to rest like princesses.
More.
More scoops please!
More ice cream.
It's delicious.
Oh, my gosh!
- Don't mind us! We're not here!
- Not here!
Joy, Joy, Joy!
She has a boyfriend!
Hey Joy, when you leave,
I get Ethan, okay?
- Okay.
- Hey.
Are you giving me away?
Not yet...
Okay.
- Let's share him!
- I get the hmm-hmm!
- Let's share him!
- Let's go.
I get the hmm-hmm!
Thank you.
You're putting up your own bar?
You think I can do it?
Of course!
I'll be your first customer!
Promise?
Do you drink?
Cheers!
The Canadians are so lucky.
They're getting a great nurse.
Right!
I hope my future patients
will be as sweet as you.
There's something wrong with
your ring.
It should be gold.
With a diamond.
Right, son?
- Dad.
- Good haul at work?
Not bad.
Come on, Papa, I'll take you
home. Time for your meds.
My nurse
already gave me my meds!
She's great, right?
You flatter me too much, thank
you.
It's true!
Okay, Dad, I'll go to bed.
Excuse me.
Next time give us
a discount, please.
Sure! Just leave
good feedback on the site.
- Definitely!
- Thank you!
Joy!
Here.
Almost there!
- Almost there, Canada!
- Great. Almost there.
Almost there.
You're resigning?
I thought you needed money?
If I scrimp on my salary
this month, I can make it.
Besides, there might
be random checks again.
I don't want you
to be at risk anymore.
We'll miss you.
- But he'll miss you more.
- Right!
Thank you so much
for all your help.
Bros, I'm planning
to apply for a bank loan.
Wow! Already?
Yes. But the processing
takes forever.
And the loan is not enough
for the capital I need.
I know where this is going.
Hey, hey, hey, hey!
Come on!
You guys.
I just need some
help for the capital.
Just to get me started.
I'll pay you
as soon as I start earning.
I've also talked to other
potential investors.
Not the triad, right?
Of course not.
Come here. I won't borrow
from you. Don't worry.
- No? Okay.
- No.
Ethan, why are you rushing this?
Starting a business is serious.
If that fails,
you'll drown in debt.
I'll work hard. For the future.
Future with whom?
Bro, let me remind you,
Joy is leaving.
And you can't follow her.
But what if she stays?
What if I show her that
she doesn't have to go to Canada
to have a good life?
If I can give her everything
she needs here in Hong Kong!
Bro...
I'll fight for this.
If you are not the reason
I'm here.
Should I force my heart
Okay.
To stop hurting?
If it's not you
Then I'll stop
What floor is it?
This is exhausting.
Hello? Ethan?
Hi, Ma'am! This way please!
This way, Madam!
More steps to come.
Excuse me.
This bag, to follow.
I feel cold
I can't move
There's a struggle
in my heart
- Come here.
- What's up?
Take my hand.
If we're not meant together
In the end
Should I force my heart
To stop loving you?
Wow!
It's beautiful.
Good morning!
Welcome to Ethan's Joy,
the hippest restobar
here in Hong Kong!
A table with a view,
Ma'am, noodles?
- I'll take that.
- Thank you, Sir!
Scram!
I'll pay you on payday.
Cheapskate!
- I hope guys fall...
- What?
For each other!
What's this?
Happy one month!
For our first anniversary,
I promise,
we'll be in my actual restobar.
But for now,
special soft opening
for my number one investor.
Me?
What did I invest?
Your love and faith in me.
And, as our first customer,
please do the honors
of writing anywhere you like.
Wherever you want.
Thank you!
And I hope
she won't leave anymore.
Just a wish.
I don't love you, Joy.
I don't love you too.
If we're not meant together
In the end
Should I force my heart
To stop loving you?
I already took out
a loan for the bar.
I'm fixing the location,
then construction.
Then I'll figure out the menu.
The permits are also in process.
I'll start the marketing plan,
too.
If this all pans out, Dad,
Joy doesn't have to leave
for Canada.
If she agrees.
Hopefully.
Gosh.
You're not sure.
Should we be ready for the day
you'll leave us all again?
No, Edward.
This bar is also for us.
You get crazy over a girl
then you say it's for all of us.
But in the end,
instead of helping us,
you make everything worse.
- Edward.
- Joy is different.
Joy isn't the problem, you are!
What happens if
you're abandoned again?
You'll lose your head again.
You'll lose all your money.
Then what?
Who has to pay
for all your loans?
Me?
- I'll save you again...
- No, Edward.
I will save myself this time.
I know I've hurt you
and I'm not asking
for your forgiveness now.
But don't take away my chance
of making it up to you.
I just need you to trust me.
Even a little.
Congratulations!
So for now we'll just have
to wait for your plane ticket.
But for the meantime,
settle everything
with your employers.
Credit card, bills, loans,
just make sure that there is
no unfinished businesses, okay?
- Hello?
- Mom?
Uh, I just got my visa.
Can I talk to you?
- I'll come over.
- Don't come over!
I'm at the grocery.
I really need
someone to talk to Mom.
Which grocery is it?
I'll go there.
Oh, don't. No!
Don't come because...
Ouch! It hurts!
- It hurts!
- Mom?
Don't move.
The needle might break.
Where are you really?
Ma'am, this will ease the pain.
- Mom!
- Joy!
Damn you!
What did you do to her
this time?
Joy, this is nothing!
I just hit my head.
Wayne was kind enough
to rush me here.
Stop defending him, Mom!
This game is over!
I will bring her home
when she gets better.
What is she saying?
Can you excuse us for a minute?
No, Mom!
- Tell him the truth!
- Go!
Tell him that this
madness stops now!
That you are going home
to your real family!
I'm staying here.
Mom, my visa was just released.
You don't need to be
a resident here anymore.
You'll go back
to the Philippines,
while I arrange for all of us
to live in Canada.
I'm not going with you.
Wayne is my husband now.
What about Dad?
Do you know how
much he loves you?
Is that so?
He loves me?
Is that why he gave me away?
You're the one who wanted
to marry Wayne, Mom!
That's what you all think!
But that's not the truth.
Right from the start,
your Dad knew
that Wayne liked me.
When he offered to marry me,
I said no.
What did your Dad say?
"Do it.
For the kids."
You could've said no.
If I did, I'd have to go home.
We'd all starve to death.
I had no choice.
I loathed myself.
And I was in that situation
because of your Dad.
So all the love
that I had for him,
turned to hate.
We needed it that time but it
doesn't mean that I want it.
You think it's easy for me
knowing that every day,
she's with someone else?
That every night,
she's in bed with him?
But Joy,
I had an accident.
I went blind.
I had no way to provide
for the family.
I did what I thought was right
for the family to survive then.
So what now?
How will we
become a complete family?
We won't be.
If your Mom doesn't want us,
we can't do anything about it.
Come home.
We'll all stay here.
Joy, Joy.
Joy, wait.
Stay here first,
you're not okay.
Dad doesn't want
to go to Canada.
Mom doesn't want
to go back to the Philippines.
All the dreams
I've been building
are going, poof!
It's slowly falling apart.
Maybe the world is trying
to tell you something.
Maybe it's saying,
"Joy,
you don't have
to leave anymore."
You won't be able to complete
your family in Canada anyway.
But I don't like
my job here anymore.
I feel like I'm wasting
my degree.
Then don't go back
to your employer.
Look! I asked around
and did research.
I can make you a co-investor
of the bar I'm putting up!
Don't worry.
You don't need
to shell out anything.
I'll take care of everything!
You can apply
for an investor's visa.
As soon as your contract ends,
you'll just need to go home
to the Philippines for a while,
then the embassy
will conduct a CI.
Wait. Wait...
Joy, you don't even have
to worry about Immigration.
I'll figure that out.
What's important is for you
to come back here.
We will manage
our own bar here, Joy!
Together!
What kind of person
would that make me?
An investor
without any investment.
That'll seem like
I just used you.
- I don't want that, Ethan.
- Joy, no.
I will never think of you
that way.
I'm happy to help you.
I'm happy to give you
everything you need.
As long as we're together.
As long as you're beside me.
Don't you want us
to be together?
- I do.
- Well, then stay.
- Ethan...
- You love me, right?
- That's not the question.
- Do you love me?
Yes.
Marry me.
In three years,
I'll be a resident.
We can get married.
After that,
you can do whatever you want.
Do you want to bring
your whole family here?
You can!
You can work wherever you like.
Joy, you can choose
whatever you want.
What if I choose not to stay?
Why?
You've planned everything.
I wonder where I fit in
all those plans.
Everything is for you!
All your plans for me!
But you never asked
what I wanted.
What I needed.
Why, what do you need?
To achieve all
my dreams for myself.
The dreams I've always wanted.
Isn't that selfish?
Is it really selfish to think
of myself, just this once?
But what about me? Us?
You knew from the start
that I was going to leave.
I never hid that from you.
Right?
So, I'm not enough
to change your mind?
You told me before,
we'll love for as long as time
allows us to be together, right?
So whatever I do for our love...
whatever I give you
is not enough to make you stay?
So you did all those things...
just so I'd choose you?
I gave you all the love
that I have because I love you!
If you love me,
why are you making me choose?
If you love me,
why can't you choose me, Joy?
Ethan, this is the first time
I'm choosing myself.
I have to try.
I just want you to give me
the chance.
I promise I'll come back.
What if with that chance,
I lose you?
I'm scared to love
that way again.
I'm scared of the days
that I won't be able
to touch you.
Every day I'll wonder
what you're doing,
who you're talking to,
who you are with.
What if you meet someone
and that someone might like you.
You might like him back!
Joy!
Joy, I'm scared to love,
only to be left behind again.
Ethan,
don't you trust me enough?
Can't you love me enough?
It's never a question of love.
I love you so much.
I hope you believe that.
But there are questions
inside me
that only I can answer.
There's a part of me missing
that can't be filled.
Even by your love.
I really want to say,
"Yes, I'll stay here.
I won't leave anymore,
because I love you so much."
But I can't promise,
that I won't be sad.
That not a day will go by,
without me thinking,
"What if?"
That I won't resent you.
That I won't have regrets
for all the things
I won't able to do,
because we loved each other.
I'm scared
we'll end up that way.
Let me guess,
"I told you so?"
I saw Eric's itinerary.
One-way ticket?
It'll be enrollment soon,
when do you plan
to send him home?
He'll study here from now on.
Ethan, I can't afford it.
- We have too many bills...
- I'll take care of everything.
I'm keeping my promise that
we will all be together here.
Oh, that's right.
You'll have your own bar soon.
Do I get a discount?
Eric!
Ethan!
- Let me. Okay.
- Thank you, son.
- Dad?
- Hm?
Someone is applying
to be your nurse.
Huh?
Dad!
My son!
- Oh, Eric.
- Bro!
You've grown!
So?
Are you just going
to stand there?
Thank you, Ethan.
I'm sure,
your Mom is looking down on us,
filled with joy.
Her boys
are finally all together.
Hello.
Yes, Ma'am?
Since when, Ma'am?
It's been three days.
She's been missing
since she hasn't gone home.
She went to the market
and never came back.
To our fellow Filipino,
Mary Dale Fabregas,
if you can hear this,
your cousin Joy is worried.
Alright. Just text me right away
if you see her.
Excuse me.
Do you know this girl?
- Excuse me.
- Do you know this girl?
Do you know this girl?
Many loved ones
are worried about you.
I hope every time you drink,
while you suck
on your cigarette,
while you waste
all the money I've sent,
I hope you think about
how many meals I've skipped
just to be able to send you
a huge amount.
When a woman gives too much,
she's stupid.
But when she prioritizes
herself, she's bad.
Where do we need to place
ourselves, Ms. Vilma?
I don't know anymore.
Is love only expressed
through sacrifice?
Joy.
Joy.
I'm sorry.
I'm really sorry.
I didn't know what to do anymore
so I left.
Hong Kong isn't for me.
I'll just go home.
They'll sue you, Mary Dale.
I'll talk to her employer.
Sally said
you're really leaving.
In five days.
What's your plan?
The bar.
I'll push through with it.
When I come back, I'll visit.
Ethan's Joy
will always wait for you.
Don't be a stranger, okay?
I thought...
it's better to talk to strangers
so there'd be no judgment?
Why? Do you need to tell me
anything that needs judgment?
Ethan, I love you.
But for now, I love myself more.
- I hope you can forgive me.
- Joy.
I'm sorry for making you feel
that you need to apologize
just because you have a dream.
I hope you can forgive me.
Joy, I want you
to live your dreams.
I will not hold you back.
For now,
I will work hard to deserve
to be in your future.
And I will work hard...
to deserve the chance
you've given me.
And I will always remember you
as someone who loved me...
and allowed me...
to live my dreams.
I will always remember you...
as someone who believed
that I can be more.
Someday, our future selves
will meet again.
Right?
Let's make that happen.
I love you.
Joy.
One last request.
Will you spend the rest of your
remaining time
here in Hong Kong with me?
Yes.
- Yes? Yes? Yes!
- Yes!
They said
That one day it'll come
The only thing you wish for
- Remember, how many chews?
- Fifteen.
- Walk?
- Heel-toe, heel toe.
Thank you so much, Ma'am.
Canada, too far!
I'm gonna miss you, Mrs. Chung.
Me too.
And the hope I found
In your eyes
So, are you ready
for your three days, two nights,
Hong Kong tour,
all expenses paid memories
you'll bring with you to Canada?
- Ready!
- Alright. Let's go!
And now that you are there
I can't explain
- For you.
- For you.
What I feel
The time stops
when you don't use it.
I'm ready for forever
So let's not use it.
Time stops...
now.
From then until now
It's you and me
Finally, I have found
The only thing
I'm wishing for
I promise you
That I'll put you first
And will not deny how I feel
That the destiny I found
In your love
Will fuel our love
That is gonna last
And now that you are there
I can't explain
One, two, three!
I'm ready for forever
I won't lead you on
I won't hurt you
From then
Until now
It's you and me
What's at the top?
Trust me.
And now that it is here
I will always hold
Your hands
The world is so big.
I'm scared.
You can do it.
You won't be
Alone anymore
For richer or for poorer
I will love you
I'll come back, okay?
From then, until now
I'll wait for you.
It's you and me
And now that you are there
I can't explain
What I'm feeling
I'm ready for forever
I won't lead you on
Some places we stay in forever.
Some places are mere stopovers.
From then
Just like Hong Kong.
Just like people.
Some just pass by...
and some last a lifetime,
who will change you forever.
That's you, Ethan.
Thank you.
And now that it is here
I will always hold
Your hands
From then
Until now
It's you and me
If you are not the reason
Should I force my heart
To stop hurting?
If it's not you
Then I will stop on hoping
That there's a chance for us
I feel cold
I can't move
There's a struggle
In my heart
Because it keeps
On wanting you
If we're not meant together
In the end
I will restrain myself
From loving again
If we're not meant together
In the end
Should I force my heart
To stop loving you?
If you are not the reason
Should I choose to avoid you
To stop getting hurt
If it's not you
Then who else could it be
Who will cry in the morning
For the both of us
I'm letting go
Because I can't move
Am I stopping your heart
That's been calling
Another name
If we're not meant together
In the end
I will restrain myself
From loving again
If we're not meant together
In the end
Should I force my heart
To stop loving you
I'm feeling lost
I'm looking afar
I'm stopping my heart
That keeps on wanting you
If we're not meant together
In the end
I will restrain myself
From seeing you again
If we're not meant together
In the end
Should I force my heart
To stop loving you
Can my heart handle it
Should I force my heart
To stop loving you
Will my heart allow it
Should I force my heart
To stop loving you
Don't be like that
So hesitant
You're so impulsive
Acting everywhere
Don't be like that
I might not be able
To take it
Slowly
I might go crazy
From waiting
Don't be too far
Come here
I'm just waiting for you
Don't hide your feelings
Don't be shy
Just say it, can you?
Don't be too far
Come here
I'm just waiting for you
Don't hide your feelings
Don't be shy
Just say it, can you?
Just stay here
Beside me
Beside me, beside me,
Beside me, beside me
Just stay here
Stay here
Just stay here
Some places are mere stopovers.
Just like Hong Kong.
Three days, two nights?
Four days, three nights?
Two years here
if you have a contract.
Then you leave.
So while you're here,
whether you're here on vacation
or for work,
you have to make the most out of
your time,
because no one stays forever
in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong is a place
where no one stays still.
Here in Hong Kong, time is gold.
Every second matters.
Don't waste it.
Good morning Hong Kong!
Good morning fellow Filipinos!
It's the start
of another crazy day!
Faster! She'll be late!
I know. Almost done.
Too cold!
Too hot!
One, two, three.
I told you to chew 15 times.
Joy, 15 times,
I told you many times.
- Okay.
- Fifteen times!
Heel-toe, heel-toe.
Here in Hong Kong,
as long as you're moving,
you'll live.
Once you stop, you'll starve.
So you can't slow down.
You have to keep moving.
How much is this?
- For my goddaughter!
- Thank you.
Heel-toe, heel-toe.
Too spicy!
I know! I know!
I'm doing
my very best! I'm trying!
Give me some more time. Damn it!
JOY, MY BOSS SAID YES. YOU CAN
START NEXT SUNDAY. ARE YOU IN?
But one day,
in the middle of all the noise
and chaos,
Stop!
In a place
where no one stays still.
Sir, I'm not a bad person!
I'm sorry, Sir.
You will meet someone...
and for a while...
time just stops.
Cousin Joy!
Mary Dale!
My gosh, Joy! Everything's
confusing here.
Good thing you picked me up!
You're lucky it's Sunday,
the day off
for all domestic helpers.
So, I'll see your Mom!
Your Dad wants to give her
a gift.
She doesn't come here anymore.
Oh, why?
Hey, Joy!
Joy, you need to send anything?
No, not now.
But there's still so much space!
You know Sally
is so good at packing!
Of course,
I am the mother packer.
Packing shit!
Everybody's packing!
Wow! It's like they have
their own apartments.
Hey, there's free space here!
Yeah, but that's reserved.
And we respect that
and stay on our own turfs.
Everyone has her space.
The Kapampangans. The Bisayas.
The I long gas. The Warays.
- Excuse me.
- It's so fun here!
Party party!
Yeah, it's like a big feast here
every Sunday!
There are Filipinos having fun
from here to there!
Good thing the Chinese
don't reprimand us
for blocking the way.
Well, there are over 200,000
Filipino workers here.
So the Chinese let us
have Central once a week!
You jerk! I've been
slaving like hell here,
and you're burning all our money
on gambling, and on some slut!
I'm going home! I'm gonna
kill you and your mistress!
Hey!
I already told you
a million times.
Open an online bank account,
so you can monitor
every transaction!
You're so stubborn!
Remember, Mary Dale,
be smart with your money.
As soon as you get your salary,
withdraw, then deposit it
in your local account.
Then split it up.
For your Mom, your Dad,
your sister, your brother.
For whatever bill, budget well.
And track your remittances, too.
Most importantly, Mary Dale,
save well.
So in case of any emergency,
you'll be ready.
Yes! It's so hard to earn
Hong Kong dollars!
Okay.
Joy, your Dad sent this over
for your Mom.
Joy!
Oh! Sis! Wait!
Happy birthday!
Happy birthday, sis!
- Happy birthday!
- Thank you.
Silly! It's not her birthday.
We greet customers that way
so it's not obvious
we're selling on the side.
It's not for free?
Nothing's free anymore!
Everything costs money.
We gotta earn more,
although it's illegal.
Why is it illegal?
Well, when you have this code
on your ID,
it means that you can only work
as a domestic helper.
Unless, of course,
you're a resident here,
or you marry a Chinese
or a resident.
Here, once a domestic helper,
- always a domestic helper.
- A domestic helper.
Is that what I ordered?
Even if I graduated
with a degree in Education,
I'm not allowed to teach?
I can't apply here?
Joy is a Nursing graduate.
Can't she be a nurse here
even though she's brilliant?
That's why she's flying off
to Canada!
She's going to Canada?
Yep! In Canada,
she can be a nurse.
She can earn four times more
than she's earning here.
She can also petition her family
so they can all live there.
Plus, her Dad can get free
medical treatment.
You need to pay for that.
Excuse me.
Hello?
Hi, Sir!
Yes, Sir!
Okay!
I'll process my papers
right away, Sir.
How much?
Five thousand five hundred.
Okay.
Canadian dollars, Sir?
Okay, Sir.
Thank you.
Joy, 5,500 Canadian dollars
times 40.
That's 220,000 pesos!
How much do you have?
About half.
It's the police!
- Oh! Girl, put a headband on me.
- What's happening?
Remember, any extra gig
is prohibited.
Joy. You need a sideline?
Alice! Joy's contract
is almost ending.
Don't get her into trouble now.
Don't worry about it!
This is it.
Hey! We're here.
This place is nicer
than my employers' house.
I think
those are your employers.
They're fighting!
They're not fighting.
That's just how they talk.
- I want to go home.
- You'll get used to it.
Anything they say,
just let it pass.
Two years will go by fast.
You can do this.
It's okay, Mary Dale.
Go, Mary Dale!
Go, Mary Dale! You can do it!
Um, excuse me.
- Just like me when I was young.
- That's a very long time ago!
- Shut up!
- Hi.
I wore an off-shouldered blouse
so I'd look younger.
So young! Okay, okay.
Come, come, come. Come with me.
Hurry up.
Ma'am.
Ma'am, have you eaten already?
I'm okay. Joy, come here.
I have something to talk to you.
You see?
My expenses are getting high.
My money is very tight.
I can't afford
to pay you anymore.
I need to terminate
your contract.
Ma'am, I only have
four months left.
I can't lose my job, Ma'am.
You will have one month
to find another employer.
I'm sorry, Joy.
Please, Ma'am.
Ma'am, I really need your help.
I will help you, Ma'am.
I will give you a discount.
You pay me just half.
I will cook for you,
clean the house,
take care of your mother
and Annie.
At night,
I will look for other jobs.
I won't even eat here!
But it is illegal.
I promise I won't give you
a problem.
I will be very careful.
Ma'am, I just really need
the money for my family.
If it's expensive, don't buy it.
But, Dad, if I don't have
the complete uniform,
they'll mark me absent.
And my old shoes
really don't fit anymore.
I'm sorry, Joy.
I can buy it.
Joy, my basketball shoes
also has holes in it...
Joey, don't add
to your sister's expenses!
The cheap ones will do, Dad.
It's okay, Dad.
Your rubber shoes,
let's buy it in Canada. Okay?
We'll buy it in Hong Kong
when we get there.
Okay. Wherever.
Right! Yours can wait,
it's just luxury anyway.
- That's harsh.
- Mine is for school!
-Bought it, Liezel.-Really?
Thank you, Joy! Love you!
Love you very, very much!
- Okay.
- Mwah! Mwah!
Love you all!
- Take care, my daughter!
- Bye, I love you.
- Love you, Joy!
- Bye!
JOY MY BOSS SAID YES. YOU CAN
START NEXT WEEK. ARE YOU IN?
YES, ALICE. SEE YOU NEXT WEEK.
- And always remember to...?
- Smile!
Now go invite customers,
but not the police.
We don't want a random check.
Okay, go!
Good evening, Madam! Sir!
Happy hour! Come, come!
Big discount!
Can we get three martinis
please, charged to you?
Joy!
Hey. Mary Dale,
what are you doing here?
Relax, I picked her up.
I'll bring her home.
All she does is sob and complain
in the group chat!
I wanted to cheer her up, Joy!
We were taking her
to the Alley-Alley Bar
but she wanted to see you first.
We told her we couldn't afford
drinks here.
So we're not staying.
Look at that American!
But that Arab's more perfect
for me.
Pick Mary Dale! Wow!
Tall and handsome!
Hey! She's still a virgin.
Even better!
Instead of slumming with
the very few Filipinos here,
you can reject them!
So that's why I didn't see
many guys at Central.
Yes! Filipino men
are so few here,
that they somehow
all become handsome!
Especially to the eyes
of lonely women. Right?
I don't want hook ups.
What I'm looking for is love!
What good is love
when you know it's going to end
after your contract?
Wait. Why so bitter?
This is all JM's fault!
Who's JM?
LDR. It didn't work.
Oh, that's why.
Take her home.
She's only been here a week.
- What will your employers say?
- Oh, come on, Joy!
- Here, Joy.
- For who?
For you.
- From whom?
- Don't ask. Just drink it.
We're really going
to have some fun tonight!
Joy, this is it!
I'll drink it if you don't
want it! It looks expensive!
Let me have some.
- Just smell. Don't drink.
- Excuse me.
Welcome drink for you, Madam.
Who is it from?
Welcome drink for coming
into his life.
Here comes love!
Police!
Joy, they might check you!
Joy, Joy, run, Joy!
Go run, Joy!
Joy, don't run!
Excuse me.
Let's go this way.
Stop!
I'm not a bad person, Sir!
ID, please!
- I was just trying...
- ID!
Joy Marie Fabregas.
Domestic helper.
Why are you working
as a waitress now?
I'm sorry, Sir.
Comrade!
Why didn't you even try
those drinks I made for you?
Ouch! That hurts!
I didn't see her.
That girl runs so fast.
Woo! Wow!
Hey, wait. Joy Marie!
My name is...
Where are you?
Customers are waiting!
I'm on my way back.
Thank you, Sally,
for bringing Mary Dale home.
I'm sorry.
JOY, MY BOSS SAID
DON'T COME BACK.
HE MIGHT GET INTO TROUBLE.
SORRY.
I need a job, not a friend.
Four months to go, Joy.
Just four months.
Joy Marie Fabregas.
Which spot is she gonna take
in your calendar? Monday?
Tuesday? Your Thursdays
are still free.
Just drink this.
What's this?
Hmm! Bro, this is life-changing!
Oh! What's that? Can I try?
- One moment.
- As long as you pay.
Oh, really?
Bro, this is competition-worthy.
- Manager, taste it.
- Let me try.
You should join. I'll register
you in the contest.
- Pass.
- Again?
Bro, if you join and win,
you'll be famous.
Once you're famous,
you can put up your own bar!
- I'm going to register you!
- Where is that competition?
In the U.S., Manager.
- Ethan Del Rosario!
- Hey! Hey!
Hey! Hey!
Stay away from my girlfriend!
Was that the husband
of Miss Tuesday 2017?
I'm okay. He only got my arm.
Or Miss Wednesday 2019's
husband?
That's long over.
How many more times
will this happen, Ethan?
You know my job's on the line
whenever I cover for you.
I'm already turning in
a new leaf.
I've heard that a million times.
If you only took
your job here seriously,
you would be the manager now,
not me!
You keep on job-hopping,
girlfriend-hopping.
One day, you'll meet your match.
Joy, Joy, Joy!
Let's go, Joy!
What's up,
Hong Kong! Happy Monday!
Good morning to everyone
except to Joy Marie Fabregas.
Yes you, Joy Marie Fabregas!
- Ethan Del Rosario...
- That's you.
- Is looking for you...
- Why did he mention you?
Because you stole a kiss
from him last night!
Please return it.
Have mercy on him.
-It's just my friend, Ma'am.-He
will wait for you tonight...
- at the crime scene.
- He just wants to say hello.
Will Joy show up
and return the kiss?
Kiss?
Kiss? Keys!
Annie in Tagalog,
you say it as "susi."
Because I left my keys.
Hmm. She's lying.
Heel-toe, heel-toe, heel-toe,
heel...
- HEY JOY MARIE! WHO'S ETHAN?
- KISS? WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL US?
OMG COUSIN! IS HE
YOUR BOYFRIEND?
HOW WAS THE KISS?
I HEARD YOUR NAME
ON THE RADIO! WILD!
JOY! I WANNA MEET ETHAN!
- WHAT'S UP? SPILL THE BEANS!
- YOU VIXEN! WINNER!
Toe.
Ha!
What is this news
that is rocking
the whole DH community
in all of Hong Kong?
I'm so giddy!
- Come on, come on!
- Joy!
Silly girl!
I told you to run, not flirt!
But hey, happy flirting, sis!
I'm so proud of you!
- I'm so excited for you, cousin!
- Let's go. I'll take you home.
Let's go!
Find a regular vendor.
That way, if you make a mistake
you can return it.
What about Ethan's kiss?
Will you be returning it?
We're already online friends.
How about you?
Hello?
Hello Joy?
This is Ethan.
How did you get my number?
When are you going to return
the kiss?
It wasn't me.
I think I gave it to him.
Hey, good one, girl.
Take it slow
Take it slow
Take it slow
You might get hurt again
Take it slow
Take it slow
Take it slow
I'm working. Stop bothering me.
You're the one bothering me
because of that kiss.
So I will wait for you tonight?
Just take a deep breath
And it'll get to you
The yes you're looking for
That kiss meant nothing! Okay?
Hello, Joy?
Mom?
Come here, please!
-What happened?-Come, please.
Okay, Mom, I'm coming.
- Big sis!
- Where's Mom?
- Joy?
- Mom!
See? If I didn't sound
like I was in trouble,
you won't come and visit.
Fix your toys.
So hot!
That's new.
I just bumped myself.
I'm not stupid.
A normal lovers' quarrel.
You just don't get it.
Besides, he makes it up to me.
Gorgeous, right?
Dad also has a gift for you.
Here.
How nice. Do you want it?
Go on, take it.
I got the job in Canada, Ma.
I've already paid
for the work permit.
I'm just coming up
with the balance.
Once I get there,
I'm going to petition for you.
Huh?
But in six months,
Wayne and I will be married
for seven years already.
I'll be a resident by then.
I can get your brother
and sister.
In six months,
you are divorcing Wayne.
But who will take care of Wayne?
What about us?
What about Papa?
We're leaving Hong Kong, Mom!
Joy!
So, did your Mom like the bag?
Super! But I stole it from her.
Oh, no.
She took it from Mom.
She's using it now.
Next time, you should give it
to Mom yourself, Dad!
You know what, Joy?
Dad is already counting down
the days
until he sees Mom again.
I really miss your Mom!
How sweet!
Dad, I'll just take you all
to Canada.
Canada, again?
I don't like it there.
Why even bother?
I have a friend who's there,
Dad. She used to work here.
She says the benefits
are so much better in Canada.
Joy, your Mom and I
have been planning...
We'll be a complete family
in Canada.
In Hong Kong, too!
But how sure are you that Mom
will divorce her husband?
Did she say she won't?
Your Mom loves me!
She only married
that Chinese employer
so she can become
a permanent resident there.
Then she'll petition me.
I'll only believe
what you're saying
if your Mom tells me herself!
But until she does,
we're all going to Hong Kong!
Dad!
Joy?
- Joy!
- JM!
- How are you?
- I'm good, I'm good.
Um, Joy, this is Janet. My wife.
Hi, Joy!
Hello.
What's up?
- On vacation?
- Honeymoon.
Actually, late honeymoon.
This is a trip
that's long overdue.
It was a gift for our wedding.
We finally got this chance
since our contract ended in...
- Dubai. Yes.
- Dubai! Yes.
Still working there?
We're going home to the
Philippines after this trip.
We already bought
a house in Cavite.
Wow. Great!
You?
Also on vacation?
No.
Work.
Oh, nice!
Which hospital? In the ER?
No.
I'm a DH here.
Domestic helper?
Yes.
I ended up just like my Mom.
Excuse me.
- Hello?
- Babe!
Hello, Joy.
Hi, babe!
You've been hogging
the bathroom too long!
- Joy?
- Are you there? Okay.
- I'm coming.
- What are you saying?
I'll go ahead. Enjoy.
Yes, babe. Okay.
I'm going down.
You there already?
Should I meet you in our spot?
Okay, yeah. See you.
I'm on my way.
Annie.
Annie!
Sorry! I'm sorry!
You kept her waiting there!
How can you forget the time?
What if she walked by herself?
What if she got hit by a car?
What if something happened
to her?
Too loud! Too noisy!
- Too hungry!
- Mom, not now!
I'm sorry, Ma'am.
It won't happen again.
I can terminate you right now!
You want? You want?
No, Ma'am.
I thought you care about her.
I thought you love her.
I do, Ma'am.
You don't! You were careless!
I can't trust you anymore!
Only this time, Ma'am.
My mother needed me.
That's why...
I don't care about your mother!
Just because I pay you half,
you do this to her?
- No, Ma'am.
- Yes! That's what you're doing!
We have a deal!
I don't care
about what you do at night.
But you work for me at daytime.
I own half of you!
I'M JUST HERE.
Are you ready to return it now?
Let's go.
Here.
You might be hungry
'cause I'm starving.
Actually,
I just wanted to know if
my body odor is that bad,
that it made you
burst into tears?
I'm not that kind of girl.
I'm just
going through something.
I needed to let off some steam.
So you just used me?
Sorry.
Joke! Just joking!
You're too serious.
It's fine, I don't mind!
You're not new here
in Hong Kong.
Three years going on my fourth
this year.
So you're a resident.
You have a comfortable life.
And a lot of time
to fool around.
My father's the resident.
The one fooling around is me.
Still waiting
to become a resident.
So you're used to it?
You know the drill, right?
What happened earlier
meant nothing.
It ends there.
I'm clearing that up now.
Wow!
This is new.
I usually say those lines
to girls.
So this is how it feels
to be on the receiving end
of those lines.
Does it hurt?
It makes me...
want to know you more.
Now I know why girls won't leave
when I tell them it's just sex.
Because it's more intriguing
when someone pushes you away.
So next time,
when I don't like a girl,
after sex,
I should tell her "I love you",
so she'll freak out and leave.
I love you.
But I like you.
So, sorry. I don't love you.
Aha!
Gotcha!
You're the one scared of love!
Why?
Are you afraid
that you'll fall for me?
Don't worry,
it won't happen ever again.
Why, what really happened
anyway?
You're the expert, right?
Why do you do it?
For me, it's just plain sex.
Sometimes out of loneliness,
sometimes out of boredom. But...
definitely no feelings.
But you...
you had so many emotions
back there.
Out of all those feelings you
had,
I was wondering
if you had feelings for me too.
No to love.
It's a waste of time.
- Never again.
- Ooh!
Again?
So, you've been brokenhearted?
Come on.
Tell me what happened.
Let it out.
What's your sad story?
You know,
they say it's easier to open up
to a stranger
because with him,
you can be honest.
No judgment, promise.
Fine, I'll start.
I have two younger brothers.
I'm the eldest,
but I'm also the dumbest.
See this tattoo.
This is the eternal proof
of my foolishness
when it comes to love.
See that?
Tanga?
That's "Tanya".
That's a Y not a G.
I wanted to have it erased,
but I just covered it up.
Much like how I deal
with my life's mess.
I just keep covering it up!
Some people call me,
loser.
So I just live up to that name,
a jerk.
Sometimes
I just want to be selfish
and forget
all my responsibilities.
It angers me that I don't seem
to have a choice.
That I need to do this
because I need a job,
because we don't have money,
because my family needs it.
So even if I don't like it,
I just have to do it.
Choice is only for the rich.
I just want to feel that
I'm still in control of my life.
I want to scream!
I want to tell everyone
"screw you!"
What's stopping you? Go!
I love you all, but fuck!
What about me?
Do you know what I go through
in this job,
just so I can support everyone?
I'm a college graduate.
But what do I do?
I clean toilets.
I settle for leftovers.
You can call me ambitious,
but I have dreams
bigger than this!
I am more than this job!
I want more! I want to be more!
Is that wrong?
Well, at least you know
what you want.
Me, at my age, not a clue.
Maybe they're right.
I'm useless.
I used you, right?
So you're not useless.
You know, your name suits you.
Joy.
Because you bring joy
to a person like me.
But it'll be better if you have
real joy in your eyes.
But I can't see it.
Where is that joy? Hmm?
It's in Canada!
When I get there, I'll find joy.
In four months.
I swore that to myself.
Joy isn't there.
It's here in Hong Kong.
Because I'm here!
See!
There!
A little smile. See!
Joy is here.
In Hong Kong!
In Canada!
Then in America!
Hong Kong is not so different
from those places.
There, people like us
have a choice.
There, I can be more.
So I can give more.
For my family.
Do you know that feeling?
Of wanting more?
Like how I want more time
with you?
I don't have extra time for you.
I'm chasing after my future.
Wait.
The future is a long time
from now.
And besides, I have no plans
of being your future.
But I can be your "now".
Hey! Hey! Hey!
Wait, wait! Easy, hey! Joy!
I need to go home
before my ward wakes up!
Can I see you again?
I love you!
Sorry! I don't love you!
Hurry up and leave.
I'm tired.
I'll sleep here, too.
You were just lying
like a star fish!
I did all the work a while ago.
When can I see you again?
Go back to work.
Okay, hurry, hurry.
Hey.
You have a letter
from the US embassy.
It looks important.
Hmm, still Joy?
I thought
she was just for one day?
She's...
more!
More?
I thought her name's Joy?
Maybe her surname?
Joy More.
Oh, foreigner.
Good morning, grandmother.
Too late!
Sorry.
Hello, Annie!
I can't sleep,
because you're not here.
I'm sorry.
Ma'am.
About last night...
I'm really sorry, Ma'am.
Just don't do it again.
Too lucky!
What a pest!
Remember, fellow Filipinos!
"Miss Central" 2019 pageant
is a couple of Sundays away!
I'm joining!
The pageants' organizers are
calling for participants
as big prizes await the winners.
Please hurry.
I'm at the meet up place.
- Okay.
- Okay.
- He sounds like a monkey mascot.
- Joy!
Joy did you hear the radio
announcement?
You should join the pageant
for extra money!
Even if Joy desperately needs
money,
you'll never ever see her dance,
nor sing, nor walk the catwalk.
It's impossible!
As impossible
as her having a boyfriend!
Nothing is impossible
for someone who believes!
What are you doing here?
I told you last night,
I want more time with you.
Last night?
Oh, my God, Joy,
you went to him!
Go home. I'm meeting a customer.
Oh.
I'm here! Where's my power bank?
Don't be like that
- So hesitant
- Here.
Payment?
You're so impulsive
- Funny.
- My change?
His change!
Give him his change!
Where are you? I'm here.
Yes! One down.
I might not be able
To take it
Slowly going crazy
I don't have time for you.
You're wasting your time.
- Let's go. It's curfew.
- Joy, Joy, come on.
Go ahead, I still have an hour.
Go, go.
Come, Mary Dale,
I'll take you home.
I don't wanna go home.
It's miserable there.
There she goes again
with the whining!
Mary Dale, let's go. Suck it up.
We used to be just like you.
- I don't want to...
- She's right.
Joy, come on. Let's go home,
Joy. Joy!
Joy! Let's go.
I still have to sell
what's left.
He bought everything.
We're sold out.
Excuse me.
So you can have time to rest.
Stay here
Don't be like that
Like a fool
The way you look at me
You never run out of things
to do, huh?
And you don't have anything
to do, huh?
I plan to get your "yes"!
Are you deaf?
Or do you have amnesia?
I told you already,
I'm leaving Hong Kong soon.
Perfect!
I don't like
long-term relationships.
And you're leaving.
We're perfect for each other.
When you leave, then we're over.
I love you.
Well, I don't love you.
I'm not going anywhere.
Oops!
Wait! I'm still eating!
Wait!
Hold on! We haven't paid yet!
Thank you!
Stay here
Just stay here
Stay here
Twelve, thirteen,
fourteen, fifteen!
A lot of things
Are more important
I'm sorry.
Like having you here with me
BE CAREFUL, A MAGICAL WIND MIGHTURN THAT "I LOVE YOU" FOR REAL.
Too hot! Too hot!
Don't be too far
Hang out with me
I will make the time stop
Don't waste the words
I will say
Don't be shy
Come close to me
Can you?
Don't be too far
Thank God
it's Friday, fellow Filipinos!
But for Ethan,
it's thank God for Joy!
Wow! He wants to greet Joy
a happy Friday!
How special!
Looks like she's turning into
your Miss Everyday.
Does she have other
female friends?
Maybe we can meet them.
So handsome!
- You look hot with the camera.
- Yes.
So if I were you, I'd buy the
phone. I also sell power banks!
Wait, why are you selling to me?
You earn three times
than us domestic helpers!
Hello?
- Jane!
- He earns times ten.
Aren't you the one
who owes Ethan more?
Come on.
Cousin? Nephew?
- Joy.
- No? It's okay.
- Bye-bye.
- Joy, you're sold out!
All good.
You have time now.
Let's eat?
Don't be too far
This is mine.
I will be waiting for you
Don't hide your feelings
Don't be shy
Just say it
Can you?
Mmm.
Come here
I will be waiting for you
Hey! Wait!
- What's the rush?
- Joy, umbrella?
- No, thanks.
- What's the hurry?
If you really want more time
with Joy,
Why don't you just hire her back
at the bar?
It's risky.
She can stay at the back!
Do you know how to wash dishes,
Joy?
Yes! Pots, pans,
I can wash anything!
Good plan right? Right?
Yes! Yes!
Yes? I'm the manager, right?
Shouldn't you
be asking me first?
Just stay here
This is Reza our head cook.
He's Woo, his assistant.
Joy, your throne.
So? Can you do it?
Definitely!
Just stay here. Don't go out.
There can be a random check
anytime.
Now you're nervous?
Of course.
But he wants Joy here, too.
Will you be okay here?
Okay.
Playing games?
No.
It's better to have Joy here.
At least I know
where she spends the night.
I can make sure she's safe.
What a hero!
Shut up!
I need to get something.
Okay.
- I'll just get it.
- Okay.
My turn.
Let me get it for you.
Thank you.
Oh!
You guys stuck?
It's okay.
This is the "stuck-room" anyway.
Thank you.
You should've put
a "Do Not Disturb" sign.
- All you do is disturb.
- Is this how it feels?
Your breath stinks!
The best bartender in town.
Ethan!
Go!
Yeah!
Joy! Joy!
Did you see
the best bartender in town?
Everyone was going wild
for Ethan!
You know, he should really join
the bar tending tournaments.
When he wins,
- he can start his own bar.
- Hey! Look at you!
You're working hard!
Oh, no. He's back.
He's gonna cause a scene again.
One round for my good friends
over here.
- Bro, I got it.
- Make it fast!
You're killing my buzz!
No! No!
I want my brother to serve.
Wait! Wait, everyone.
I want you all to meet
my big brother.
My older brother, Ethan.
You see what he's doing right
now?
He's mixing drinks,
when he should've been
mixing medicine.
He could've been a doctor
or a store manager.
But no! No!
He threw everything away,
and messed up in the States
just to be with a girl.
A girl!
Let's go. Let's go.
- Don't! Don't!
- It's okay. It's okay.
It's okay. I got this.
My brother speaks English well
when he's drunk!
He's the smarter one
in the family.
I really am!
Nicer!
Smarter!
More obedient!
I'm younger, but I have
direction in life.
I don't abandon people!
I've never wasted
our Dad's sacrifice
just to get
the whole family here.
I obviously care about Dad more.
I took care of him
when he got sick,
even though I also had school!
I am the one fulfilling
your promise
to our younger brother!
And you? You're a loser!
- Let's go home.
- Then you run back home?
Because that girl left you?
Don't touch me!
It's okay.
Sorry. Sorry, everyone.
Don't worry,
the drinks are on us.
Sorry.
Heel-toe, heel-toe, heel-toe.
Annie.
Hurry, hurry please!
Heel-toe, heel-toe, heel-toe!
Okay.
Dad!
It's only two years more.
You've said that
five times before!
When are you going to stop?
Are your employers more
important than your own family?
- Next time. Go!
- Fine, I'll go home.
-Then what? We'll
starve!-Come home.
- Have you seen Ethan?
- You said it was okay!
I haven't seen him.
Hey, Sally!
He hasn't been here.
We haven't heard from him.
He's in hibernation mode.
Boss, do you have any idea
where he'd be?
Joy's not coming.
Mary Dale, too.
- Let's just stare at each other.
- Let's just stare at each other.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Need a friend today?
- Dad.
- Yes?
This is Joy, my workmate.
- Good morning, Sir!
- Good morning to you, too!
This is Edward.
My brother.
I'll do it.
Uh, Joy? Is it Joy?
Yes.
Do you mind turning around?
You caught me bottomless.
It's embarrassing.
Don't be embarrassed, Sir.
Someone once told me
that we should never be
embarrassed around strangers.
Because whatever they find out
about us,
there's no judgment.
My Mom and Dad were band mates
back in the '80s
here in Hong Kong.
They worked hard so that
they could be residents.
Before my Mom died,
my Dad promised her,
that he'd bring her three sons
here to become residents.
You know,
to experience a better life.
I was 17 when I was petitioned
to go here.
At 21,
I went mad.
I was madly in love with my ex.
Tanya?
She was a princess
at Disneyland.
She wanted to go to
U.S. because she felt
that Hong Kong was too small
for her.
She told me,
it's either we go together
or we break up.
Of course you went with her.
I'm stupid, remember?
I was only three years short
of my residency then,
but I didn't care.
I know how much I disappointed
my Dad then.
They were relying on me to send
our youngest brother to school.
But no,
I only thought of Tanya.
All I knew was,
I wanted more of her.
You love too much.
Isn't that how it's supposed to
be?
When you love,
all or nothing.
If you hold back,
then why love at all?
But I failed in the U.S.
It wasn't for me,
so she broke up with me.
She told me,
she outgrew me.
I lost myself and lost my worth.
Even to her, I lost worth.
And at 24,
I was caught for overstaying.
I was deported.
Blacklisted.
When I returned here,
everybody had moved on.
I was back to zero.
But that's okay.
I can accept that.
That's what I risked
when I left Hong Kong.
But what's really hard
is how much I disappointed
my family.
Especially Edward.
I was his hero.
But I turned out to be
his biggest disappointment.
I just wish
I could make it all up to them
and atone
for all my bad decisions.
My youngest brother is coming
here at the end of the month.
I hope this time,
I can show my Dad
that I am there for them.
And then, three more years.
Only three years left
until I become a resident.
So I can't leave Hong Kong
again.
I'm stuck here.
So please,
don't go to Canada or America.
They won't let me in there.
Life doesn't stop there.
Whatever you want to do,
you can still do it.
It's not too late.
You think so?
You can be more.
Even to you?
Hello?
Joy where are you?
Your client is here.
She's on the way?
She's already here!
- Where are you anyway?
- Are you meeting someone?
You need the money. Go.
Hey, Joy! Hey! Hey!
- Joy?
- Okay.
So...
when will I see you again?
Wow, do you miss me already?
It's Jhim!
He's working alone at the bar.
Poor guy.
See you next week?
See you next week!
Good, good, good morning,
fellow Filipinos!
We welcome you to
"Ms. Central 2019"!
Jhim! I think your Miss Monday,
Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday,
and Friday are all here!
Why are we here
on a Sunday anyway?
Because Ethan's meeting
his Miss Everyday here!
Here?
In this crowd?
Mary Dale,
where's your cousin, Joy?
- I told her to meet us here.
- Where's the other candidate?
Here! I'm the candidate!
You're joining?
Guess you really do need
the money.
Let's welcome our contestants!
I am Alice May Dizon.
What's this?
The bloated division?
Hey, it's Joy!
So that's why she asked you
to come here!
Beautiful!
Smart!
Hardworking!
And most of all... Loving!
Standing in front of you
is the Joy of MA-rinduque!
What a beautiful life!
Next contestant.
Just like in videoke,
follow the bouncing ball.
And round, and round!
And split!
I already got the...
Mom?
Mom? Mom!
I brought home some broccoli
and noodles!
Mom!
Thank you!
Let's go! Let's go, Joy! Woo!
In a dream
I do believe
I will soar
This hidden talent
should've stayed hidden.
Keep it hidden!
In a dream
I do believe
Nothing can bring
My spirit down
Steadily I will reach
That dream
Success is on my team
So I continue to dream
Thank you!
Who do you think will win
Ms. Central?
To help us announce our winners.
Let us first call on
this year's guest of honor,
one of our judges and also
one of our sponsors today.
Sis, I saw her!
You wouldn't believe your eyes.
She's gorgeous!
She's like a real queen!
Right?
And we're so proud because she
used to live in Hong Kong, too.
And her success story
will surely inspire us all.
Ms. Tanya Alezar!
- Huh?
- Oh, golly!
Good day, fellow Filipinos!
Ladies, I'll keep it short.
I just want all of you to know
that the world is yours
to conquer.
The world
is just waiting for you
to show everyone
what you can do!
Let nothing stop you
from achieving your dreams.
Is she talking to you?
What a cruel friend!
Thank you, Ms. Tanya!
Alright! Let's get ready!
Our Ms. Central
second runner up is...
Sally Daraga! Congratulations!
Finally! She's been joining
the contest for ten years.
She's been here
even before Hong Kong existed.
Our first runner up is...
Joy Marie Fabregas!
Joy!
- Imagine with that voice?
- She still won!
Our 2019 Ms. Central is...
Mary Dale Fabregas!
Mom! Can you see me?
I'm a beauty queen here!
Where's Papa? Show me to Papa!
Here's Joy, too.
- Hey, congrats! Good job!
- Thank you!
- Hey, thank you!
- Congratulations.
I didn't know you had such
a beautiful voice.
- You were great.
- I told you!
I'll take that.
Ms. Tanya! Ms. Tanya!
Picture, please!
- You're my idol right now!
- When yesterday meets everyday.
Doomsday!
I hope I can be as successful
as you are when I get to Canada.
Ethan?
Uh-oh.
Ethan!
Oh, my gosh!
How long has it been?
So long.
I'm dying to catch up with you.
You haven't changed, right?
Oh, there had been many
after you!
Right?
I meant your number.
He replaced that ages ago.
Hey. I'm going back to the US.
You wanna have dinner with me?
My treat.
Sorry, I can't.
I'm bringing them home.
No need.
- We'll take a cab. Give me that.
- But Joy...
We won't fit in the taxi.
- Ma'am.
- Let's go.
It's almost curfew anyway.
- Come on.
- Bye, Ethan! Bye, Ethan!
We're taking a cab?
No.
Beautiful!
Smart!
Rich!
Will Ethan stay out with his ex?
We will find out tomorrow!
She's just tall, Joy.
Yeah. You're nice, too.
Well why didn't you let Ethan
bring us home?
He didn't have to stay with her.
I know why. You're jealous!
- Who's jealous? Joy?
- Yes!
She can't be jealous.
She's not his girlfriend, right?
She can't be his girlfriend.
You're still going to Canada,
right?
So what's their relationship
status?
What are you two anyway?
F...
Friends!
How unbelievable!
Hi.
Hi!
Are you wearing makeup?
Joy, the strainer.
You're wearing makeup.
May I see?
Look at me.
Hey.
- Why can't you look at me?
- Stop it, Joy!
I mean, Ethan! We're at work.
Are you jealous?
It's bad to hide your feelings.
You can admit it, Joy.
Stop fighting the feeling.
Joy, you don't need
to be jealous.
We just ate and talked.
Then we left.
I didn't even bring her home.
Tanya and I are over.
Way over.
Long before
you came into my life.
- Now all I want for us is to...
- There can never be an "us".
Why not?
I already have so much on my
plate.
I can't add you
- to my list of responsibilities!
- I won't be a burden.
I'll even help you!
I will leave Hong Kong soon.
Joy, you're still here.
Ethan, I'm leaving.
Then I'll take
whatever you can give.
I'll love you for as long
as time will allow us
to love each other.
- I can't love you.
- But you already love me.
That "I love you" is real.
But, sorry, Joy.
I don't love you.
Is that for real, too?
I super,
duper, to the max,
love you.
There!
Finally, I see it...
joy.
Faster! I can't be late
for my meet up.
Slow down, Joy, this is so
heavy!
You're such a workaholic!
If she could date her job,
she'd make it her boyfriend!
Hurry up, Gina!
Oh, so it's him!
Boyfriend?
Yes! Because...
Her job can't hug her but I can.
She has a boyfriend!
A boyfriend!
Hey!
Geez! Calm down, woman!
Bye!
Hey, where are you going?
Hey Ethan, two beers for table
number five.
Copy, copy, copy!
- Mark, Mark, Mark!
- I need a beer!
Alice, hurry up.
For table number five.
That's for table four.
Hurry!
Customers are waiting!
You're sweating.
Are you tired?
Not anymore.
Love fools!
You'll break up soon!
You're just jealous
you don't have Joy.
Hey! Give us some!
Have you guys talked
to Mary Dale?
All she says is "huhuhu I
can't take this anymore".
I told her
"ha ha ha you can do it!"
Anyway Joy, here are the
products you have to sell.
Wait, wait, wait! Hold on! Stop.
No more stress from work.
Are you buying everything again?
Not anymore.
Then give it.
No. From now on,
I'll be the one selling these.
So you won't have to do anything
illegal anymore.
I'll sell it online.
On Sundays, I just want you
to rest like princesses.
More.
More scoops please!
More ice cream.
It's delicious.
Oh, my gosh!
- Don't mind us! We're not here!
- Not here!
Joy, Joy, Joy!
She has a boyfriend!
Hey Joy, when you leave,
I get Ethan, okay?
- Okay.
- Hey.
Are you giving me away?
Not yet...
Okay.
- Let's share him!
- I get the hmm-hmm!
- Let's share him!
- Let's go.
I get the hmm-hmm!
Thank you.
You're putting up your own bar?
You think I can do it?
Of course!
I'll be your first customer!
Promise?
Do you drink?
Cheers!
The Canadians are so lucky.
They're getting a great nurse.
Right!
I hope my future patients
will be as sweet as you.
There's something wrong with
your ring.
It should be gold.
With a diamond.
Right, son?
- Dad.
- Good haul at work?
Not bad.
Come on, Papa, I'll take you
home. Time for your meds.
My nurse
already gave me my meds!
She's great, right?
You flatter me too much, thank
you.
It's true!
Okay, Dad, I'll go to bed.
Excuse me.
Next time give us
a discount, please.
Sure! Just leave
good feedback on the site.
- Definitely!
- Thank you!
Joy!
Here.
Almost there!
- Almost there, Canada!
- Great. Almost there.
Almost there.
You're resigning?
I thought you needed money?
If I scrimp on my salary
this month, I can make it.
Besides, there might
be random checks again.
I don't want you
to be at risk anymore.
We'll miss you.
- But he'll miss you more.
- Right!
Thank you so much
for all your help.
Bros, I'm planning
to apply for a bank loan.
Wow! Already?
Yes. But the processing
takes forever.
And the loan is not enough
for the capital I need.
I know where this is going.
Hey, hey, hey, hey!
Come on!
You guys.
I just need some
help for the capital.
Just to get me started.
I'll pay you
as soon as I start earning.
I've also talked to other
potential investors.
Not the triad, right?
Of course not.
Come here. I won't borrow
from you. Don't worry.
- No? Okay.
- No.
Ethan, why are you rushing this?
Starting a business is serious.
If that fails,
you'll drown in debt.
I'll work hard. For the future.
Future with whom?
Bro, let me remind you,
Joy is leaving.
And you can't follow her.
But what if she stays?
What if I show her that
she doesn't have to go to Canada
to have a good life?
If I can give her everything
she needs here in Hong Kong!
Bro...
I'll fight for this.
If you are not the reason
I'm here.
Should I force my heart
Okay.
To stop hurting?
If it's not you
Then I'll stop
What floor is it?
This is exhausting.
Hello? Ethan?
Hi, Ma'am! This way please!
This way, Madam!
More steps to come.
Excuse me.
This bag, to follow.
I feel cold
I can't move
There's a struggle
in my heart
- Come here.
- What's up?
Take my hand.
If we're not meant together
In the end
Should I force my heart
To stop loving you?
Wow!
It's beautiful.
Good morning!
Welcome to Ethan's Joy,
the hippest restobar
here in Hong Kong!
A table with a view,
Ma'am, noodles?
- I'll take that.
- Thank you, Sir!
Scram!
I'll pay you on payday.
Cheapskate!
- I hope guys fall...
- What?
For each other!
What's this?
Happy one month!
For our first anniversary,
I promise,
we'll be in my actual restobar.
But for now,
special soft opening
for my number one investor.
Me?
What did I invest?
Your love and faith in me.
And, as our first customer,
please do the honors
of writing anywhere you like.
Wherever you want.
Thank you!
And I hope
she won't leave anymore.
Just a wish.
I don't love you, Joy.
I don't love you too.
If we're not meant together
In the end
Should I force my heart
To stop loving you?
I already took out
a loan for the bar.
I'm fixing the location,
then construction.
Then I'll figure out the menu.
The permits are also in process.
I'll start the marketing plan,
too.
If this all pans out, Dad,
Joy doesn't have to leave
for Canada.
If she agrees.
Hopefully.
Gosh.
You're not sure.
Should we be ready for the day
you'll leave us all again?
No, Edward.
This bar is also for us.
You get crazy over a girl
then you say it's for all of us.
But in the end,
instead of helping us,
you make everything worse.
- Edward.
- Joy is different.
Joy isn't the problem, you are!
What happens if
you're abandoned again?
You'll lose your head again.
You'll lose all your money.
Then what?
Who has to pay
for all your loans?
Me?
- I'll save you again...
- No, Edward.
I will save myself this time.
I know I've hurt you
and I'm not asking
for your forgiveness now.
But don't take away my chance
of making it up to you.
I just need you to trust me.
Even a little.
Congratulations!
So for now we'll just have
to wait for your plane ticket.
But for the meantime,
settle everything
with your employers.
Credit card, bills, loans,
just make sure that there is
no unfinished businesses, okay?
- Hello?
- Mom?
Uh, I just got my visa.
Can I talk to you?
- I'll come over.
- Don't come over!
I'm at the grocery.
I really need
someone to talk to Mom.
Which grocery is it?
I'll go there.
Oh, don't. No!
Don't come because...
Ouch! It hurts!
- It hurts!
- Mom?
Don't move.
The needle might break.
Where are you really?
Ma'am, this will ease the pain.
- Mom!
- Joy!
Damn you!
What did you do to her
this time?
Joy, this is nothing!
I just hit my head.
Wayne was kind enough
to rush me here.
Stop defending him, Mom!
This game is over!
I will bring her home
when she gets better.
What is she saying?
Can you excuse us for a minute?
No, Mom!
- Tell him the truth!
- Go!
Tell him that this
madness stops now!
That you are going home
to your real family!
I'm staying here.
Mom, my visa was just released.
You don't need to be
a resident here anymore.
You'll go back
to the Philippines,
while I arrange for all of us
to live in Canada.
I'm not going with you.
Wayne is my husband now.
What about Dad?
Do you know how
much he loves you?
Is that so?
He loves me?
Is that why he gave me away?
You're the one who wanted
to marry Wayne, Mom!
That's what you all think!
But that's not the truth.
Right from the start,
your Dad knew
that Wayne liked me.
When he offered to marry me,
I said no.
What did your Dad say?
"Do it.
For the kids."
You could've said no.
If I did, I'd have to go home.
We'd all starve to death.
I had no choice.
I loathed myself.
And I was in that situation
because of your Dad.
So all the love
that I had for him,
turned to hate.
We needed it that time but it
doesn't mean that I want it.
You think it's easy for me
knowing that every day,
she's with someone else?
That every night,
she's in bed with him?
But Joy,
I had an accident.
I went blind.
I had no way to provide
for the family.
I did what I thought was right
for the family to survive then.
So what now?
How will we
become a complete family?
We won't be.
If your Mom doesn't want us,
we can't do anything about it.
Come home.
We'll all stay here.
Joy, Joy.
Joy, wait.
Stay here first,
you're not okay.
Dad doesn't want
to go to Canada.
Mom doesn't want
to go back to the Philippines.
All the dreams
I've been building
are going, poof!
It's slowly falling apart.
Maybe the world is trying
to tell you something.
Maybe it's saying,
"Joy,
you don't have
to leave anymore."
You won't be able to complete
your family in Canada anyway.
But I don't like
my job here anymore.
I feel like I'm wasting
my degree.
Then don't go back
to your employer.
Look! I asked around
and did research.
I can make you a co-investor
of the bar I'm putting up!
Don't worry.
You don't need
to shell out anything.
I'll take care of everything!
You can apply
for an investor's visa.
As soon as your contract ends,
you'll just need to go home
to the Philippines for a while,
then the embassy
will conduct a CI.
Wait. Wait...
Joy, you don't even have
to worry about Immigration.
I'll figure that out.
What's important is for you
to come back here.
We will manage
our own bar here, Joy!
Together!
What kind of person
would that make me?
An investor
without any investment.
That'll seem like
I just used you.
- I don't want that, Ethan.
- Joy, no.
I will never think of you
that way.
I'm happy to help you.
I'm happy to give you
everything you need.
As long as we're together.
As long as you're beside me.
Don't you want us
to be together?
- I do.
- Well, then stay.
- Ethan...
- You love me, right?
- That's not the question.
- Do you love me?
Yes.
Marry me.
In three years,
I'll be a resident.
We can get married.
After that,
you can do whatever you want.
Do you want to bring
your whole family here?
You can!
You can work wherever you like.
Joy, you can choose
whatever you want.
What if I choose not to stay?
Why?
You've planned everything.
I wonder where I fit in
all those plans.
Everything is for you!
All your plans for me!
But you never asked
what I wanted.
What I needed.
Why, what do you need?
To achieve all
my dreams for myself.
The dreams I've always wanted.
Isn't that selfish?
Is it really selfish to think
of myself, just this once?
But what about me? Us?
You knew from the start
that I was going to leave.
I never hid that from you.
Right?
So, I'm not enough
to change your mind?
You told me before,
we'll love for as long as time
allows us to be together, right?
So whatever I do for our love...
whatever I give you
is not enough to make you stay?
So you did all those things...
just so I'd choose you?
I gave you all the love
that I have because I love you!
If you love me,
why are you making me choose?
If you love me,
why can't you choose me, Joy?
Ethan, this is the first time
I'm choosing myself.
I have to try.
I just want you to give me
the chance.
I promise I'll come back.
What if with that chance,
I lose you?
I'm scared to love
that way again.
I'm scared of the days
that I won't be able
to touch you.
Every day I'll wonder
what you're doing,
who you're talking to,
who you are with.
What if you meet someone
and that someone might like you.
You might like him back!
Joy!
Joy, I'm scared to love,
only to be left behind again.
Ethan,
don't you trust me enough?
Can't you love me enough?
It's never a question of love.
I love you so much.
I hope you believe that.
But there are questions
inside me
that only I can answer.
There's a part of me missing
that can't be filled.
Even by your love.
I really want to say,
"Yes, I'll stay here.
I won't leave anymore,
because I love you so much."
But I can't promise,
that I won't be sad.
That not a day will go by,
without me thinking,
"What if?"
That I won't resent you.
That I won't have regrets
for all the things
I won't able to do,
because we loved each other.
I'm scared
we'll end up that way.
Let me guess,
"I told you so?"
I saw Eric's itinerary.
One-way ticket?
It'll be enrollment soon,
when do you plan
to send him home?
He'll study here from now on.
Ethan, I can't afford it.
- We have too many bills...
- I'll take care of everything.
I'm keeping my promise that
we will all be together here.
Oh, that's right.
You'll have your own bar soon.
Do I get a discount?
Eric!
Ethan!
- Let me. Okay.
- Thank you, son.
- Dad?
- Hm?
Someone is applying
to be your nurse.
Huh?
Dad!
My son!
- Oh, Eric.
- Bro!
You've grown!
So?
Are you just going
to stand there?
Thank you, Ethan.
I'm sure,
your Mom is looking down on us,
filled with joy.
Her boys
are finally all together.
Hello.
Yes, Ma'am?
Since when, Ma'am?
It's been three days.
She's been missing
since she hasn't gone home.
She went to the market
and never came back.
To our fellow Filipino,
Mary Dale Fabregas,
if you can hear this,
your cousin Joy is worried.
Alright. Just text me right away
if you see her.
Excuse me.
Do you know this girl?
- Excuse me.
- Do you know this girl?
Do you know this girl?
Many loved ones
are worried about you.
I hope every time you drink,
while you suck
on your cigarette,
while you waste
all the money I've sent,
I hope you think about
how many meals I've skipped
just to be able to send you
a huge amount.
When a woman gives too much,
she's stupid.
But when she prioritizes
herself, she's bad.
Where do we need to place
ourselves, Ms. Vilma?
I don't know anymore.
Is love only expressed
through sacrifice?
Joy.
Joy.
I'm sorry.
I'm really sorry.
I didn't know what to do anymore
so I left.
Hong Kong isn't for me.
I'll just go home.
They'll sue you, Mary Dale.
I'll talk to her employer.
Sally said
you're really leaving.
In five days.
What's your plan?
The bar.
I'll push through with it.
When I come back, I'll visit.
Ethan's Joy
will always wait for you.
Don't be a stranger, okay?
I thought...
it's better to talk to strangers
so there'd be no judgment?
Why? Do you need to tell me
anything that needs judgment?
Ethan, I love you.
But for now, I love myself more.
- I hope you can forgive me.
- Joy.
I'm sorry for making you feel
that you need to apologize
just because you have a dream.
I hope you can forgive me.
Joy, I want you
to live your dreams.
I will not hold you back.
For now,
I will work hard to deserve
to be in your future.
And I will work hard...
to deserve the chance
you've given me.
And I will always remember you
as someone who loved me...
and allowed me...
to live my dreams.
I will always remember you...
as someone who believed
that I can be more.
Someday, our future selves
will meet again.
Right?
Let's make that happen.
I love you.
Joy.
One last request.
Will you spend the rest of your
remaining time
here in Hong Kong with me?
Yes.
- Yes? Yes? Yes!
- Yes!
They said
That one day it'll come
The only thing you wish for
- Remember, how many chews?
- Fifteen.
- Walk?
- Heel-toe, heel toe.
Thank you so much, Ma'am.
Canada, too far!
I'm gonna miss you, Mrs. Chung.
Me too.
And the hope I found
In your eyes
So, are you ready
for your three days, two nights,
Hong Kong tour,
all expenses paid memories
you'll bring with you to Canada?
- Ready!
- Alright. Let's go!
And now that you are there
I can't explain
- For you.
- For you.
What I feel
The time stops
when you don't use it.
I'm ready for forever
So let's not use it.
Time stops...
now.
From then until now
It's you and me
Finally, I have found
The only thing
I'm wishing for
I promise you
That I'll put you first
And will not deny how I feel
That the destiny I found
In your love
Will fuel our love
That is gonna last
And now that you are there
I can't explain
One, two, three!
I'm ready for forever
I won't lead you on
I won't hurt you
From then
Until now
It's you and me
What's at the top?
Trust me.
And now that it is here
I will always hold
Your hands
The world is so big.
I'm scared.
You can do it.
You won't be
Alone anymore
For richer or for poorer
I will love you
I'll come back, okay?
From then, until now
I'll wait for you.
It's you and me
And now that you are there
I can't explain
What I'm feeling
I'm ready for forever
I won't lead you on
Some places we stay in forever.
Some places are mere stopovers.
From then
Just like Hong Kong.
Just like people.
Some just pass by...
and some last a lifetime,
who will change you forever.
That's you, Ethan.
Thank you.
And now that it is here
I will always hold
Your hands
From then
Until now
It's you and me
If you are not the reason
Should I force my heart
To stop hurting?
If it's not you
Then I will stop on hoping
That there's a chance for us
I feel cold
I can't move
There's a struggle
In my heart
Because it keeps
On wanting you
If we're not meant together
In the end
I will restrain myself
From loving again
If we're not meant together
In the end
Should I force my heart
To stop loving you?
If you are not the reason
Should I choose to avoid you
To stop getting hurt
If it's not you
Then who else could it be
Who will cry in the morning
For the both of us
I'm letting go
Because I can't move
Am I stopping your heart
That's been calling
Another name
If we're not meant together
In the end
I will restrain myself
From loving again
If we're not meant together
In the end
Should I force my heart
To stop loving you
I'm feeling lost
I'm looking afar
I'm stopping my heart
That keeps on wanting you
If we're not meant together
In the end
I will restrain myself
From seeing you again
If we're not meant together
In the end
Should I force my heart
To stop loving you
Can my heart handle it
Should I force my heart
To stop loving you
Will my heart allow it
Should I force my heart
To stop loving you
Don't be like that
So hesitant
You're so impulsive
Acting everywhere
Don't be like that
I might not be able
To take it
Slowly
I might go crazy
From waiting
Don't be too far
Come here
I'm just waiting for you
Don't hide your feelings
Don't be shy
Just say it, can you?
Don't be too far
Come here
I'm just waiting for you
Don't hide your feelings
Don't be shy
Just say it, can you?
Just stay here
Beside me
Beside me, beside me,
Beside me, beside me
Just stay here
Stay here
Just stay here