Sister (2021) Movie Script
1
Yonghong Movers
Hello.
Hello.
I found that the last string of calls
on the dead male's phone
were to you.
What is your relationship
with the deceased?
Daughter. I'm their daughter.
But the couple's phones
were filled with photos of them
with a young boy.
Please show me your ID.
I'll go check.
You guys check this ID
and see how she relates
to the decedents.
My poor brother!
How could you leave us?
You're still so young.
How could you!
How could you die?
- Hey.
- My brother...
This is Pan, my sister's colleague.
Coming.
- Sorry for your loss.
- Thank you.
Come on and have a seat.
Sorry to bother you
to come all the way here.
- It's nothing.
- Come and play mahjong.
Have a seat.
I'll get some tea for you.
Okay, thanks.
Get your tea by yourself.
- Sorry for the inconvenience.
- No problem.
Play mahjong.
Are you all right?
I'm fine.
Don't make yourself too tired.
I know, I won't.
No one needs character tiles.
Four dots.
Have some tea.
- Take your time.
- Hey.
Hello?
It was my sister
and her husband who died.
So what can we do about it?
Death comes to anyone
whether old or young.
There's tea.
Are you hungry? Want some noodles?
- Leave me alone.
- You brat.
Pour tea if you want.
I win.
You're on a roll today.
Pay me money. You owe me lots.
Can't you trust your Uncle Wu?
You're not my uncle. My uncle's dead.
Want to trade places with him?
If you have no money to play, leave.
Fine. I'll go. Let the elders play.
Pay me money before you go.
Fine, let the elders pay.
Are you done?
Be polite.
- It was he who kept talking.
- Shut up.
My!
I felt like
I had forgotten something.
How could I forget you?
The kindergarten teacher
sent him back.
My brother...
From now on
don't worry about the family.
The driver who caused the accident
must be problematic.
He pretended to be injured
and escaped
while going to the hospital.
He only took the blood test
after the alcohol wore off.
The test must be unreliable.
What are you looking for?
How about this?
Let's all scrape together some money.
I'll pay the traffic police.
We can't just let
the car accident go like this.
Now, the state provides subsidies
to students.
So he won't need much money
for school.
Doesn't Uncle have another
apartment in the school district?
My daughter lives there now.
It's close to her workplace.
But she still paid the rent.
Okay, that should do.
The big sister is a nurse
with a salary.
That's enough to provide
for her younger brother.
The problem is the brother
was born after the sister
went to college.
They haven't even met each other
many times.
Is it okay to let them
live together like this?
Why not? Blood is thicker than water.
Even if they haven't met before
now's the perfect chance
to let them get along.
Who owns that property?
An Ran does.
Her parents put it under her name
when they almost got divorced.
What about this one?
Company property.
We've been notified
that it will be taken back.
During the 1997 property reform,
An Ran was still the only child.
Her dad thought it would be useless
to buy so many properties
with only one daughter
so the school district apartment
was all he invested in.
So, in other words
there are no properties
under the brother's name?
That's right.
The parents mentioned that
when he starts elementary school
they'd transfer
the school district apartment to him.
But...
An Ran, say something.
If you raise him
he'll repay you when he grows up.
Do you know how a cripple walks?
Like this.
The body is tilted,
hobbling on one leg.
One, two...
- Close the door.
- One, two...
We're discussing
your brother's future.
Don't evade the subject.
I'm preparing for the entrance exam
for my master's.
Aren't you too old for that?
I'll study full-time in Beijing.
Who's going to care
for your brother?
Listen. Your priority now
is to bring up Ziheng well.
He's the only son in your family.
He's the one
who will carry on your family line.
He's a stranger to me.
What? A stranger?
Fine! Give the apartment to him.
You won't raise your brother
yet you hog the family property.
Cool down, Uncle.
An Ran, reassure us
that you'll take care of Ziheng well.
No way! Whoever wants to can do it.
Watch your tongue!
All right.
I'm going to teach you a lesson
for your parents today.
You need to learn.
- Step aside!
- Calm down.
Brother, our family
never resorts to violence.
Who's your brother?
Wu Dongfeng, let go of him!
Let him hit me! Let him try!
I'll go straight to the police
if you hit me!
- Do it!
- I'll beat him up for you!
- Uncle.
- Damn, I sprained my waist!
He hit me first!
- Shut up.
- It's your fault.
He hit me first.
After our investigation
and evidence collected at the scene
it was found
that the truck driver had no fault
in the accident.
He is not responsible
for the traffic accident at all.
If you have no contention,
please sign here.
In more than 20 years of his driving
he has never driven
through a red light.
By the way
we also commissioned an autopsy
on your dad's body.
It turns out
he lost control of his car
after a heart attack
just before the crash.
A heart attack?
He had heart surgery
six months ago.
Don't you know?
Your brother is so well-behaved.
When I tucked him in last night
he fell asleep right away.
He's so easy to babysit.
Decades ago
I gave up my chance
to have higher education
to let your dad go
to vocational college.
My first job
only paid 45 yuan a month.
I gave 15 yuan of it to your dad.
No one pushed me to do it.
But a big sister is like a mother.
Your life choices
are none of my business.
What do you mean
none of your business?
If your dad never went to college
and graduated
how could he be able
to send you to college?
Not to mention you want to take
the postgraduate entrance exam.
I paid for all my college expenses
for four years.
It's hard enough supporting myself.
Why would you want me to raise him?
They insisted on having a son.
Why should I be
the one responsible for him?
Why?
If I raise him, he'll ruin my life...
or I'll ruin his life.
You're exaggerating.
Aunt, think about it for me.
I'll get married
and have kids someday.
If you insist on
not finding him an adoption
then you raise him for my parents.
Here.
Take these pills.
His sister doesn't care about him.
Why should we fret over him?
She knows the woes of our family.
You raised An Ran.
Now you're raising Ziheng.
Did you owe them in your past life?
Send the boy home tonight.
What are you doing? Let me tell you.
If he stays here,
I'll go and never come back.
How can a kid cope on his own?
Who cares?
My dad's been ill and lying there.
- Has their family looked after us?
- Get off my back.
Sod off.
How can there be a selfless person
like you in the world?
Or are you simply stupid?
Why don't you think
about our financial situation?
Keep your voice down.
You brat!
It serves you right to be miserable.
You asked for it.
What are you staring at?
You can sleep on the bed tonight.
Let your cousin nap on the floor
so he won't kick you in his sleep.
I was so young.
Aunt.
I want to go home.
When the lease expires,
just move in with me.
No, thanks.
I have my own place.
How's your preparation
for the exam going?
Okay, I suppose.
Put your back into it
so we can go to Beijing together.
Hey.
Do you still want
to keep the leather jacket?
Hey, what about these toys?
I don't want anything in there.
Take whatever you want.
Okay.
They are my toys! Mine!
What's the matter?
Why throw away his things?
Why are you so mean?
Since we can't raise him,
adoption is the best solution.
I need your and Uncle Wu's signature
on the agreement.
When a suitable family is found
I'll go to the Civil Affairs Bureau
for formalities.
You should be ashamed
of what you have done.
I've decided to move
into the school district apartment.
Ask your daughter to move out.
Aunt.
Aunt!
My mom told me
your dad had a heart attack
the day of the accident.
He made dozens of calls to you
before the accident.
What the heck are you doing?
You're freaking crazy.
You murdered your parents
for the apartment!
Are you crazy?
Take this, bitch!
- Slap her for me!
- Let go!
If my mom didn't sign
that waiver of her inheritance...
Back off!
...the apartment wouldn't be Uncle's
let alone you!
I dare you to say that again!
Any kindness is wasted on you!
You are such an ingrate!
Let me go!
- You're my brother, hit her!
- Piss off!
Hit her, I said!
Why did you stop me?
Let go!
Thirsty?
Why did you stop me?
Order for table four is ready.
- Table four?
- Coming.
Wouldn't everything be all right
if you moved into my home?
I have my own home.
One, two... One, two...
Come and have lunch.
You can find a buyer first.
If the buyer wants to see
the apartment, after my exam.
I only want one million yuan anyway.
Yes. Lump-sum payment.
If it sells for more,
you can keep the rest.
Wait to hear from me.
Okay.
Where are Mom and Dad?
Where are Mom and Dad?
Where are Mom and Dad?
I'm looking
for an adoptive family for you.
You'll have a new mom and dad soon.
What's the matter with you?
Stop following me.
Where are Mom and Dad?
I want my own Mom and Dad.
Dad said everything in our home
belongs to me.
You must do as I tell you!
Come.
What is this?
What is this?
A property ownership certificate.
Come here, take a look.
My name is on it. I am the owner.
An Ran.
This is my apartment.
I can sell it or keep it, as I wish.
It is mine! Do you understand?
This is my property!
You little brat!
An Ziheng!
Come out! An Ziheng, come out!
Come out now!
An Ziheng!
I know you did it!
I'm starving.
I want a meat bun.
I want a meat bun.
We have an appointment at six.
Don't forget.
I want a meat bun.
Hurry and eat. It's time for school.
I want a meat bun!
There are no meat buns.
Mom makes meat buns for me.
Will you eat it or not?
I want a meat bun!
I want a meat bun!
I want Mom and Dad!
- I want Mom and Dad!
- Come here!
I want Mom and Dad!
I want a meat bun!
I want Mom and Dad!
Wait a minute.
What's your relationship
with the boy?
He seems unwilling to be with you.
Then take him with you.
I want Mom and Dad!
Here, milk and a meat bun.
Will you shut up now?
Can we go?
I'm not available this afternoon.
Aunt will pick you up.
She'll be busy cooking.
Then Uncle Wu will come.
He is unreliable.
So am I.
The only one you can rely on
is yourself.
Go in by yourself.
All right, go.
Good morning.
Good morning.
- Good morning, miss.
- Good morning.
Good morning, miss.
- Good morning.
- Good morning, miss.
Have you reached
a settlement for the car accident?
Yes.
Drink less in the future.
Dad, look! A baby elephant.
Be good, Yaya. See you later.
Okay.
Don't listen to your dad's relatives.
We must sue the driver.
Make the bastard pay
the compensation.
I don't have time to waste on him.
I need to work and study for my exam.
I have time.
I have plenty of time.
I can help you deal with it.
When it's done,
I'll charge 50% of the compensation.
How about it?
Or 40%?
Or 30%? How about 30%?
Any less is an affront to my dignity.
Dress up the first time
you go to your boyfriend's home.
That year, I went
to Beijing to be a walk-on actor.
I made 100 yuan a day.
I bought two leather jackets
from a wholesale market.
One was for myself,
another one was for your dad.
He still kept it.
As for mine
when I left Beijing
I gave it to Wang Baoqiang.
I still have his QQ.
Take it off.
Take it off. Give it to me.
All right.
I don't even want it.
I'm the one who bought it.
I'm going
to ask Wang Baoqiang someday
if he still has my jacket.
At 5.10pm
don't forget to pick up Ziheng
from kindergarten.
How can I go there?
I'm out of budget.
Can't you play less mahjong?
Your boyfriend lives
in an upscale community.
Don't be so stingy with your uncle.
His money is not mine.
Do his parents know
you have a six-year-old brother?
I said I'm the only child.
Don't look at me like that.
Your sister abandoned you.
Liar!
- It's true.
- Liar!
- Yaya!
- Dad!
- Bye, Ms. Chen.
- Bye, miss.
Hey!
I'm here to pick up my nephew.
You killed his parents.
Remember?
Yaya, wait for me over there.
- Okay.
- Go.
His sister plans to sue you
but I stopped her for now.
Do you know what I mean?
For the last time, I swear,
I wasn't drinking.
Their deaths were not my fault.
Don't bother me anymore.
Then get ready to go to court.
I'll just stay out of it.
Come on, don't just eat. Let's toast
to welcome Ranran...
- Welcome.
- ...to our home for the first time.
Welcome, Ranran!
Ranran, look around.
Our apartment
is fully furnished recently
and fitted with designer furniture.
Once you two tie the knot
we'll live together
as a lively family.
In your bedroom
I will switch
to a king-sized bed for you.
That will be great.
So get married as soon as possible.
I will prepare
a big bridal gift for you.
Even the baby's room is ready.
The materials in it are all organic
and safe enough to use.
Our grandson
should be as the same as royalty.
Yes, everything is organic.
Mmm.
Try this one.
- It's really sweet.
- No, not now.
Come on, have a taste.
I said not now.
My sweetheart. What happened?
Nothing. We broke a plate.
Oh. Be careful.
Okay.
When will you tell your parents
about our going to Beijing
for postgraduate study?
I'll get around to it.
Okay, when?
Let's wait
until you get your brother settled.
I've picked out
some good adoptive families.
I'll meet them next week.
Sounds good.
What do you think?
I'd listen to you.
What do you think about it?
He's your brother.
It's your decision.
Why don't you stay longer?
We have so much to talk about.
Our Mingming is so lucky to have you.
Mom!
Mom!
Let's go home together.
- Let go of me.
- No!
He's not...
I'm not his mom.
Get out of here.
Get out!
I'll count to three.
Two...
One.
You should calm down.
Lift your arm.
Perfect.
Six, seven...
Stretch out your arms.
Why did you make him lie?
Had fun seeing me lose face?
Huh? Damn it, answer me!
- I need to study for my exams.
- Go ahead.
- I'm going to Beijing.
- Who's stopping you?
I have my own life.
I can't be around him all the time,
you know?
Why do you all push him to me?
Do I look like a doormat?
- Whatever, I'm busy dancing.
- I don't care about you!
What's wrong with you?
What a pest!
Please leave.
Go.
- Leave. You're distracting us.
- Stop it, young man.
Keke.
Leave me alone.
I'm Keke's dad.
It's okay. Keep dancing, everyone.
Let's keep dancing.
"Beanstalks fuel beans boiling.
Poor beans in the pot cry.
We share the same roots as siblings."
Don't be so hasty.
His brain, bones,
and internal organs are fine.
It's just a few scratches.
But why is he still unconscious?
There are many reasons
sometimes not just physical.
You're also a nurse.
You should know what I mean.
Hey.
Wake up.
Still pretending, huh?
Fine, bye.
You smell like Mom.
Do you know a liar
will have Pinocchio's nose?
I miss Mom.
Hey. Where are you going?
- Come back!
- Dad, Mom!
- Come back!
- Dad!
Mom!
Dad!
Mom!
- Come here!
- Dad!
I'll dump you here if you don't stop.
That's Dad's car.
They are...
dead.
They live here from now on.
Such a tiny place.
People turn to ashes when they die.
A tiny place is enough.
How can people turn to ashes
after they die?
All of us turn to ashes.
It's just a matter of time.
Will I never see Mom and Dad again?
I really want to eat Dad's
braised pork in soy sauce.
I've only ever eaten
his stir-fried pork
with bamboo shoots.
Was it yummy?
It means a spanking.
Do you think it's yummy?
Dad never spanked me.
Well.
Why did he spank you?
Good question.
Why did he spank me?
We don't seem to have the same dad.
We aren't the same person either.
Come in, please.
- Hi.
- Have a seat.
Didn't you say
your daughter was lame?
She is.
Take your wife in
for an IUD fitting tomorrow.
Ma'am, my daughter is a cripple.
She had polio as a child.
Watch her walk.
Enough. Stop faking.
Get into your room.
Be good. Take off your dress.
Get out of my way.
Why do you wear a dress?
- Enough!
- A bloody dress!
- Say sorry.
- Get out of my way!
- How dare you!
- Please don't hit her!
We just got the permit
to have a second child.
- That's enough!
- You...
- I'll beat you!
- Enough!
- Of everything, why a dress?
- Stop!
Why did you wear a dress?
- Can't you just play limp?
- I am not a cripple!
I need to pee.
Can you hold it in?
Can you go in yourself?
- Yes.
- Go ahead.
An Ran!
An Ran!
Where were you?
Where were you?
I went to the restroom too.
Let's go home.
The liar will have
a Pinocchio's nose.
Eat with chopsticks.
None of your business.
It's my business.
Temporarily.
Step into it.
Hurry up.
There is something.
What?
The liar will have
a Pinocchio's nose.
- Good morning, Ms. Chen.
- Good morning, Ms. Chen.
Good morning. Go in.
Go ahead.
Good morning,
Ms. Chen and Ms. Luo.
Be nice, Yaya.
Bye, Dad.
Did you give my uncle 20,000 yuan?
You drank on the day of the accident.
No, I didn't.
You were drunk driving
and killed my parents.
You also watched
the surveillance video.
Your dad drove into me
because of his heart attack.
You hit and run.
No, I didn't.
I came to pick up Yaya that day.
You did your blood test
after you picked her up.
It makes no difference.
I never drink, ever.
You do drink.
Ms. Chen told you to drink less.
Ms. Chen, does he drink?
- Don't touch me!
- I didn't touch you.
I just wanted us
to talk somewhere else.
If you really don't think
you're responsible...
Of course I don't.
That's also what the police said.
That 20,000 yuan...
I gave your uncle 20,000 yuan
because he asked me to pity you.
If you've got other problems,
ask the police.
I'm asking you, not the police.
Swear to your daughter
that you are telling the truth.
What truth? All I said was true.
Were you
in a hit-and-run drunken accident?
You're doing this for the money.
To hell with money!
Then what do you want?
Look at him.
We lost our parents.
Everyone insists
he's my responsibility.
I'm not the one who caused all this.
Why are you all forcing me?
Whose responsibility is this?
Sorry.
The subscriber you dialed
cannot be connected at the moment.
Please try again later.
Hello.
Can you come to pick him up?
I am on the night shift.
Don't you have funeral leave?
The leave is over
and no one else is free.
I can't keep doing favors for you.
Three dots.
You call that a favor?
Look, I'm busy. Ask your aunt.
You're all his guardians
until he's adopted.
I won't let you transfer them.
If anything happens
to my wife or child
I'll kill all of you.
Got it?
Get your leaders here!
Don't give me that bullshit.
If you piss me off,
I'll smash up the hospital.
Okay, please go.
- Come, Mom. Don't.
- Don't say anything more.
Then you do it.
The dosage you prescribed
is ten times higher.
Got it.
Stay out of this place.
Pre-eclampsia. Prepare to rescue.
Tie-down straps.
Her blood pressure is rising
and the heart rate is accelerating.
Give her 250cc of saline
and 10cc of magnesium sulfate.
Got it.
Valium, 5mg.
Valium, 5mg.
Heart rate,
blood pressure coming down.
Patient revived.
Keep monitoring her vital signs.
Call Obstetrics for emergency.
Does it hurt?
You'd better check it again
before you make a diagnosis.
If you're so smart
you should be a doctor.
Why are you just a nurse?
What's wrong with being a nurse?
I am asking you.
What's wrong with being a nurse?
Have you had dinner?
What's up?
Patient 13 has pre-eclampsia.
ICU and Obstetrics are full.
Take her blood pressure
every half an hour.
I will sign
the critical condition notice soon.
Answer me!
What's wrong with being a nurse?
"When the air...
- and the blood..."
- Dr. Chen's family connections
go all the way up
in the Health Ministry.
So what?
You didn't have to.
I have to get out of here.
Not even one second longer.
"Stress is an organism's response
to external stimuli."
"GAS or General Adaptation Syndrome
refers to the continuous effect
of adverse stressors on the body..."
Pass me the ball.
Pass me the ball.
You're doing great!
I am Yaya's dad.
There's a couple who wants to adopt
your younger brother.
Do you want to meet them?
The Albertosaurus is gigantic.
Yet they did not fear it
and fought bravely.
That's it.
Go to bed.
Let me tuck you in.
An Ran...
My husband always wanted a son.
But I'm too old to have children.
I'm single
with no plans for marriage or kids.
I have many pets though.
Like a python, an iguana,
a Persian cat.
Lately, I want to add a kid
to my menagerie.
Here's a photo of my late son.
Your brother looks just like him.
Does he play any instruments?
Can he recite classical poems?
Does he paint? Can he play the drum?
Has he ever been to any summer camps?
How many times
do you take him on trips a year?
What about you?
What's your annual net income?
Do you have a car? An apartment?
Is it a school district apartment?
- Just look at what you've done.
- Look at you!
If you dare to sell your brother,
I'll sue you to court!
You signed the agreement.
I regret it.
Come with me. Come.
This is really embarrassing.
Are you coming with me?
Are you?
You're not leaving, are you?
All right.
Fine. Let's be ashamed together.
Go! Just you wait.
Enjoy your coffee.
- Thanks.
- You're welcome.
The sun sets but rises again
Flowers wither but bloom again
A pretty bird flies away
So has my sweet bird of youth
So has my sweet bird of youth...
My cousin works for a couple.
They are quite well off.
They failed to have kids
and would love to meet you.
Have you made up your mind?
Why are you trying to help?
I'm a single dad.
I know how hard it is
to raise a child alone.
So has my sweet bird of youth
So has my sweet bird of youth
Greet our guests nicely, okay?
Be polite, be nice.
Let me have a look again.
Remember me?
It's me.
Please come in.
Have a seat.
What do you say?
Hello, nice to meet you.
- Hello.
- Please have a seat.
Have some fruits.
- Okay, thank you.
- Thank you.
I'll get you some drinks.
What's your name?
Have a guess.
I guess
your name is An Ziheng, right?
How did you know?
I also know you love soccer.
This is for you.
- Thanks.
- Thanks.
Ziheng.
Our house has a yard.
Do you want to
play soccer there every day?
An Ran.
Shall we go there together?
If you have any concerns...
check up on their company's finances.
The couple
really want to build a bond
with Ziheng gradually.
If it's okay with you
just go through
with the adoption process.
Think about it.
You said I'm your business.
You taught me
how to tie my shoelaces
and use the chopsticks.
Because I want to make you
more educated
so that you can be adopted easily.
I'm trying to reassure myself.
You're nothing to me. Got it?
You like me.
An Ran.
Ms. Chen.
They're inside.
Why did you throw a ball at Yaya?
I asked.
He wouldn't say anything.
Give me the ball!
You're a troublemaker.
This truly is my retribution.
Hey...
It's all right. Don't worry about it.
The tooth was loose.
That saved us a trip to the dentist.
Sorry, I'll compensate you.
You're a bad guy!
Don't you dare throw things
at people again.
Leave me alone.
Hands off!
Sit down.
- Hello.
- Are you at home?
Yes, I'm at home.
Is everything okay?
Yes.
Let's have dinner together.
Today is my mom's birthday.
- Now?
- Yes.
Okay. I'll be there.
Remember, don't touch any knives,
scissors, or electronics.
Never open the door to strangers.
Call 110 if you need any help.
But don't make prank calls.
Do you hear what I said?
Latest traffic news.
Two cars collided on Daci West Road,
causing congestion and slow traffic.
My, a traffic accident again.
Now we can't move at all.
...an accident.
Please take care on the road.
Sorry, I'm not coming.
Say happy birthday to your mom.
Hey, you are back.
I brought you some rice,
oil, and pork
and cooked a few dishes.
Thank you.
Hey.
Ziheng is such a good boy.
Kids his age are hyperactive.
You shouldn't leave him
at home alone.
I've found a proper family
to adopt him.
Someone will take good care of him
in the future.
Go ahead and sue me.
I just scolded you a few words.
Don't hold grudges.
See you.
Go back to Ziheng.
Hey.
Your aunt found the adopter's
contact information somehow
and told them that your brother
is prone to violence
and likes to hit people.
They've given up the adoption.
- Careful.
- Watch his hand.
- Get my handbag.
- Where is it?
On the table.
Thanks a lot.
I'll pay later. Thanks again.
Son, get out of the ambulance.
You don't have to go.
Take the lunchbox.
- Here.
- Mind the store.
I will.
Go.
Go pack up stuff.
Let's go.
An Ran.
An Ran!
An Ran!
I need to pee.
Go ahead.
What happened?
An Ran.
I'll eat less...
and I will never ask
for meat buns again.
What?
I'll always listen to you.
Don't sell me.
I'm not selling you.
I'm just trying
to find a home for you
so they can take care of you.
I only want to be with you.
But I... I really can't help it.
Listen.
When I graduated from high school
I applied to a medical college
in Beijing.
I listed clinical medicine
as my major.
But finally, I was admitted
to a medical school in the province
of nursing course.
Our parents changed my application
behind my back.
Because they think it's good enough
for a girl to earn money early
and stay around
to take care of the family.
I didn't spend any more
of their money after that.
I didn't choose nursing
but since I have learned it
I must learn it well.
But at work, I am very unhappy.
Everyone treats me
like an errand boy.
No one respects me.
I really don't want
to live like this anymore.
I am saving up as much as I can
and preparing
for the postgraduate entrance exam
because I want to go to Beijing.
I cram my head with English, politics
and all the exam questions
for relative subjects.
You probably don't understand
what I'm talking about.
But that's all right.
Just remember,
I'm leaving this place.
Can't you wait for me to grow up?
But my life is not all about you.
An Ran. You're all I've got.
You're throwing
your life away playing mahjong.
Keke's getting married at noon.
Help me bring the money to her.
I may have run out
of my gambling luck in my life
last night.
Let's take a group picture
with the groom.
Congratulations.
Come.
One, two, three, cheese.
Keke.
Yes?
Let me take a photo for you.
Sorry, give me a second.
Let me do it.
Here.
Ready?
The camera
was a gift from Keke's mom.
We had Keke
before we were 20 years old.
Her dad was so angry
that he almost castrated me.
My original plan was that
every year, on Keke's birthday...
I would take a picture of them
until Keke gets married.
Just like how people store wine
when a girl is born.
How ritualistic that is.
I didn't expect her mom and I
to get divorced
after only five pictures.
You were promiscuous
when you were young.
That's why I avoid getting tied down.
Only falling in love
never getting married
or having children.
Children are burdens.
Either they owe me or I owe them.
Actually, I always envied Keke
for being the only child
in your family.
Your parents were afraid
you'd be lonely
and needed companionship.
I was almost an adult
when they gave birth to him.
What companionship?
Cheers.
Do you enjoy a son's privileges?
Any privileges are wasted...
on a son like me.
How about I look after Ziheng
for you?
After all, we're family.
I'm all by myself.
If you miss him,
you can see him anytime.
I'd never miss him.
Never say never.
Who knows how life will turn out
years down the line?
We can sign a contract.
When you sell that apartment
except your graduate school expenses
the rest belongs to me.
As the cost of your brother's
next decades of support.
When I am old in the future
he will provide for me.
It's a win-win situation, huh?
Bye.
You have nothing to lose.
Can I take a picture of you?
Say cheese.
Jizz.
Dr. Chen agreed
not to make an issue
of your impudence.
Why should I apologize?
My mom used to say
don't make enemies
if you don't know
you're going to win.
She's right.
But what she doesn't know is
for a girl
who's left to fend for herself
she fights back
when she's being bullied
no matter if she wins or not.
I thought you would understand me
after all these years.
I understand.
But if we had the same personality...
we'd have broken up long ago.
You didn't tell your parents
about going to Beijing.
I bet you'd never tell them
no matter what I do.
Stand aside. Let me do it.
Self-sacrifice is a gift.
Not having that gift is not my fault.
So is it your brother's fault?
No.
That's why I don't hate him.
But I can't give up more for him.
Nonetheless, you're the older sister.
Are sisters not human?
Your Uncle Wu
can't even take care
of his own child.
How will he take care
of your brother?
If my husband weren't so ill
I'd take good care of him.
What makes you so sure?
When I was a child
living in your home
your son used me as a sandbag
to practice boxing
and your husband watched me
take a bath.
You are a good person, Aunt.
But it doesn't necessarily lead
to good results.
I don't want to be like you.
The sun sets but rises again
On my way here,
I kept thinking how stubborn you are.
If you met someone like you...
would you be bullied by him?
We've been together for five years.
I never thought we'd break up.
Never, ever.
The sun sets...
The sun sets but rises again
Flowers wither...
Sister
Good luck.
We had no queries
with the treatment
and we appreciate your efforts.
But now, the patient is dead.
We hope the hospital will pay
some medical compensation.
Mom, keep your eyes on the kids.
Hurry up!
Come.
Where's Dr. Chen?
I haven't seen her.
I heard you resigned.
Was it because of our spat
on that day?
No.
Patient 13 got transferred.
Conservative treatment
cannot save her life anymore.
But medication will affect the fetus.
Transferring to a hospital
with better conditions
is the best for her.
Saving the mother is our priority
according to the doctor's protocol.
But her husband objects to it.
How about her own opinion?
Did you ask?
I've done my best.
Excuse me.
I was your wife's nurse.
I took care of her.
- What's wrong?
- She has pre-eclampsia.
I know.
Her physical condition
just can't take it anymore.
Don't force her to keep the baby.
What?
How dare you say that?
All I want is my son!
Get out of my way.
- Piss off.
- She's risking her life.
- I said piss off.
- Terminate the pregnancy
before anything more serious happens
so she can live...
No, I want the son.
See? My wife wants to keep it.
- Listen to me.
- Piss off.
You are really
in a life-threatening situation.
- Piss off.
- If you die, you lose everything.
So what if you have a son?
Piss off.
What the heck!
I know you from the Internet.
You wore out your parents to death
then tried to sell your brother.
Such a piece of trash.
- Get off your high horse.
- Come on, let's go.
Your evil deeds won't go unpunished.
Come on, you hurry up.
Look at her!
You are murdering her!
You are a murderer!
You know?
You already have two daughters.
Why is a son necessary?
Why does it matter so much to you?
It's my family.
It's not your business.
Get off her!
- Get off her!
- Who are you?
How dare you!
It's none of your business
whoever I am.
If you touch her,
I swear I'll bloody kill you.
Try it if you dare.
When you were a kid,
what did I teach you?
Fight back against a bully.
Fight back!
You didn't even lift a finger.
Instead, you take it out on us.
Aunt, I'm so tired.
Does your wrist still hurt?
Where's the base of the dolls?
I lost it.
I bought this set at the shop
near Red Square.
When the factory closed down
my partner Xia and I went to Russia
to start a business.
When I just arrived in Moscow,
your grandma called me.
She told me you were born
and made me come back to babysit you.
I wanted to stay in Russia
but she said,
"Remember, you're the big sister."
Finally, the business failed.
But did bring back
a few sets of the dolls.
Mmm.
When I was 18
I got admitted to Russian major at
the top university in the province.
At the same time, your dad
got into the vocational college.
But our family
couldn't pay both of our tuition.
Your grandma said
"The son comes first.
Stop your wishful thinking."
And when I was six
I was wakened up by the mosquitoes
in the middle of the night.
I saw your grandma feed watermelon
to your dad.
She said, "Eat up
before your sister finds out."
Look, that's the way it is.
I'm the big sister.
Since the day I was born.
It'll never change.
That's all I can do.
Maybe
the dolls don't have to fit
in one case.
I didn't take care of you well.
You can start your new life...
from now on.
Take care.
Hello.
Thank you.
Goodbye.
I love you.
Ma'am!
Yes.
Coming!
Father, An Shijian
Mother, Wu Dongfeng
Brother, An Ziheng
Uncle Wu, are you ready?
Almost.
Where are your shoes?
Where have you put your shoes?
Get down by yourself.
Don't worry.
I'll treat him like my own child.
I won't let him suffer.
Keep the leather jacket.
Why does it look brand new?
Is it Wang Baoqiang's?
Thanks.
Son, let's go.
Let's go.
Say goodbye to your sister.
Say goodbye.
- Say it.
- It's okay. Just leave.
Let's go.
- Look at the kid.
- Go.
I'm out of cards.
All in.
- Royal flush.
- Full house.
Check.
Check.
Who took my seven?
I win.
Seven and seven, take that!
I'm done.
I've given away all the cards.
I win. Give me the candy!
What?
Uncle Wu!
- What? What are you doing?
- Don't fight.
You mahjong addict!
- What's wrong with you?
- How do you take care of Ziheng?
- Chill!
- Are you nuts?
- What the hell?
- Don't get rough!
So many people are looking at us!
I'm your uncle!
My highest level pure-hand.
You've embarrassed me
in front of all these people.
I'll sell the apartment by myself.
You won't get even a penny!
Who?
Who wants to take her money?
An Ziheng, come here.
- Come!
- Kid.
Stay with uncle, kid.
Kid!
Your sister hit me!
An Ran, do you hate me?
What about you?
Do you hate me?
I don't hate you.
It's just...
you seem like a stranger to me.
Even I have no idea
if I had known you earlier
would I have loved you more
and loved myself less?
Why didn't Mom
give birth to me earlier?
They couldn't.
Why not?
Did the suds get into your eyes?
No.
You don't even know
how to wash your hair by yourself.
- Are your eyes okay?
- Yes.
Turn around.
That's it.
Right.
Mom.
Dad.
I remember
your heart was healthy.
Was it really my fault?
Actually...
Actually, on that day
I was going to call you back
after my shift.
Why couldn't you wait until then?
All I wanted
was never your apartment.
Never.
Never.
Hey, why are you still up?
I'm scared.
Look.
Do this and this
and put it here.
Granny Wang is selling tea.
Her patrons Goddesses three.
Three horses in the backyard
are hit by two little kids.
An Ran.
Yes?
Do you really want to go to Beijing?
Yes.
Even without your boyfriend?
Then I can go by myself.
Did you break up?
Yes.
Was he mean to you?
No.
Then why did you break up?
It's like he wants
all the spicy soup he can slurp
while I want the ocean I can surf.
Can't you slurp first, then surf?
No, I can't.
Why not?
Because...
life's too short.
We're all busy.
An Ran.
Yes?
Will you turn to ashes?
Of course.
An Ran.
Will you miss your boyfriend?
No.
Will you miss me?
Probably.
Will you miss Mom and Dad?
An Ran.
I don't want you to turn to ashes.
Yaya.
Yaya.
Do me a favor, please.
- Wait.
- Careful, don't rush.
Five.
Six.
It's ringing.
- Hello.
- Hello?
He didn't mean
to throw the ball at me.
I forgave him.
I want to live with you.
Hello?
You say you want to live with us?
May I?
We'd love to have him.
Now, it's all up to you.
Get up.
Get up.
You get up.
Come here.
What do you mean?
What are you thinking about?
Look me in the eye.
Tell me.
Say something.
Don't be silent.
Tell me, what do you mean?
What do you mean?
Talk to me!
Talk to me!
Say something!
Say it.
Stop crying. Talk to me.
Don't hit him.
Say something to me.
Go away! I don't want you anymore!
Thank you for taking care of him.
The sun sets but rises again
Flowers wither but bloom again
Dad.
Mom.
I'm leaving.
Perhaps...
I won't come back for a long time.
Actually, I want to say thank you.
You let me learn to be independent
since I was a child.
Now I am brave enough to go anywhere,
and have no fears.
It's just...
occasionally...
I dream...
of the meat buns I had as a kid.
Mom used to put peppercorns
in the stuffing.
Sometimes
they get stuck in my teeth
that I can't close my mouth.
When I woke up the next day
my pillow was soaking wet.
I couldn't figure out
if it was my saliva or my tears.
Maybe both.
It's so sad...
that I can only taste...
these spicy, tingling meat buns
in my dreams.
I work so hard...
so that you can be proud of me
and I can hear you say
that your daughter is not bad
in front of me.
Father, An Shijian
Mother, Wu Dongfeng
I'm so desperate to know...
if you would think of me over there.
I really miss you.
This certifies that the girl
was born with a disability
and thus the parents want
to apply for permission
to have a second child.
Why are you here?
I drop by
once a month.
Want to have a drink?
They can't actually drink it anyway.
Have some peanuts.
Come on.
I've asked around.
The price of a cemetery at the foot
of the hill along the road
costs 60,000 yuan.
The one in halfway up the hill
is 128,000 yuan.
The higher you go,
the more expensive it gets.
The single-house cemetery at the top
costs 540,000 yuan.
Not including
the annual management fee.
Fortunately,
people only die once in their lives.
You really can't afford to die
a few times more.
Is it me or you
who should be sorry
about your brother?
Whatever.
I'm leaving.
The rain has eased up.
See you.
Bye.
Sometimes, I feel like...
you are more like my dad.
Or rather...
I hope.
Why are you saying this?
See you.
Actually, you didn't have to come
to bring his toys.
We're going to buy him these.
Is your flight tonight?
Yes.
Are you going
to settle down in Beijing?
Yes.
By the way...
here's a bank card
with the half of the money
from selling the apartment.
Please save it for him.
Okay.
No worries.
He's going to be fine with us.
But we have one more condition.
Here's an agreement.
Have a look.
We hope that you will sign it.
Once it's done...
don't ever see him again.
Fine.
An Ziheng!
Come here!
Take this.
Where do we go?
Where do we go?
Want to play football?
Yes.
- Here we go.
- Okay.
Pass it to me.
- My turn.
- Come on.
My sister.
Yonghong Movers
Hello.
Hello.
I found that the last string of calls
on the dead male's phone
were to you.
What is your relationship
with the deceased?
Daughter. I'm their daughter.
But the couple's phones
were filled with photos of them
with a young boy.
Please show me your ID.
I'll go check.
You guys check this ID
and see how she relates
to the decedents.
My poor brother!
How could you leave us?
You're still so young.
How could you!
How could you die?
- Hey.
- My brother...
This is Pan, my sister's colleague.
Coming.
- Sorry for your loss.
- Thank you.
Come on and have a seat.
Sorry to bother you
to come all the way here.
- It's nothing.
- Come and play mahjong.
Have a seat.
I'll get some tea for you.
Okay, thanks.
Get your tea by yourself.
- Sorry for the inconvenience.
- No problem.
Play mahjong.
Are you all right?
I'm fine.
Don't make yourself too tired.
I know, I won't.
No one needs character tiles.
Four dots.
Have some tea.
- Take your time.
- Hey.
Hello?
It was my sister
and her husband who died.
So what can we do about it?
Death comes to anyone
whether old or young.
There's tea.
Are you hungry? Want some noodles?
- Leave me alone.
- You brat.
Pour tea if you want.
I win.
You're on a roll today.
Pay me money. You owe me lots.
Can't you trust your Uncle Wu?
You're not my uncle. My uncle's dead.
Want to trade places with him?
If you have no money to play, leave.
Fine. I'll go. Let the elders play.
Pay me money before you go.
Fine, let the elders pay.
Are you done?
Be polite.
- It was he who kept talking.
- Shut up.
My!
I felt like
I had forgotten something.
How could I forget you?
The kindergarten teacher
sent him back.
My brother...
From now on
don't worry about the family.
The driver who caused the accident
must be problematic.
He pretended to be injured
and escaped
while going to the hospital.
He only took the blood test
after the alcohol wore off.
The test must be unreliable.
What are you looking for?
How about this?
Let's all scrape together some money.
I'll pay the traffic police.
We can't just let
the car accident go like this.
Now, the state provides subsidies
to students.
So he won't need much money
for school.
Doesn't Uncle have another
apartment in the school district?
My daughter lives there now.
It's close to her workplace.
But she still paid the rent.
Okay, that should do.
The big sister is a nurse
with a salary.
That's enough to provide
for her younger brother.
The problem is the brother
was born after the sister
went to college.
They haven't even met each other
many times.
Is it okay to let them
live together like this?
Why not? Blood is thicker than water.
Even if they haven't met before
now's the perfect chance
to let them get along.
Who owns that property?
An Ran does.
Her parents put it under her name
when they almost got divorced.
What about this one?
Company property.
We've been notified
that it will be taken back.
During the 1997 property reform,
An Ran was still the only child.
Her dad thought it would be useless
to buy so many properties
with only one daughter
so the school district apartment
was all he invested in.
So, in other words
there are no properties
under the brother's name?
That's right.
The parents mentioned that
when he starts elementary school
they'd transfer
the school district apartment to him.
But...
An Ran, say something.
If you raise him
he'll repay you when he grows up.
Do you know how a cripple walks?
Like this.
The body is tilted,
hobbling on one leg.
One, two...
- Close the door.
- One, two...
We're discussing
your brother's future.
Don't evade the subject.
I'm preparing for the entrance exam
for my master's.
Aren't you too old for that?
I'll study full-time in Beijing.
Who's going to care
for your brother?
Listen. Your priority now
is to bring up Ziheng well.
He's the only son in your family.
He's the one
who will carry on your family line.
He's a stranger to me.
What? A stranger?
Fine! Give the apartment to him.
You won't raise your brother
yet you hog the family property.
Cool down, Uncle.
An Ran, reassure us
that you'll take care of Ziheng well.
No way! Whoever wants to can do it.
Watch your tongue!
All right.
I'm going to teach you a lesson
for your parents today.
You need to learn.
- Step aside!
- Calm down.
Brother, our family
never resorts to violence.
Who's your brother?
Wu Dongfeng, let go of him!
Let him hit me! Let him try!
I'll go straight to the police
if you hit me!
- Do it!
- I'll beat him up for you!
- Uncle.
- Damn, I sprained my waist!
He hit me first!
- Shut up.
- It's your fault.
He hit me first.
After our investigation
and evidence collected at the scene
it was found
that the truck driver had no fault
in the accident.
He is not responsible
for the traffic accident at all.
If you have no contention,
please sign here.
In more than 20 years of his driving
he has never driven
through a red light.
By the way
we also commissioned an autopsy
on your dad's body.
It turns out
he lost control of his car
after a heart attack
just before the crash.
A heart attack?
He had heart surgery
six months ago.
Don't you know?
Your brother is so well-behaved.
When I tucked him in last night
he fell asleep right away.
He's so easy to babysit.
Decades ago
I gave up my chance
to have higher education
to let your dad go
to vocational college.
My first job
only paid 45 yuan a month.
I gave 15 yuan of it to your dad.
No one pushed me to do it.
But a big sister is like a mother.
Your life choices
are none of my business.
What do you mean
none of your business?
If your dad never went to college
and graduated
how could he be able
to send you to college?
Not to mention you want to take
the postgraduate entrance exam.
I paid for all my college expenses
for four years.
It's hard enough supporting myself.
Why would you want me to raise him?
They insisted on having a son.
Why should I be
the one responsible for him?
Why?
If I raise him, he'll ruin my life...
or I'll ruin his life.
You're exaggerating.
Aunt, think about it for me.
I'll get married
and have kids someday.
If you insist on
not finding him an adoption
then you raise him for my parents.
Here.
Take these pills.
His sister doesn't care about him.
Why should we fret over him?
She knows the woes of our family.
You raised An Ran.
Now you're raising Ziheng.
Did you owe them in your past life?
Send the boy home tonight.
What are you doing? Let me tell you.
If he stays here,
I'll go and never come back.
How can a kid cope on his own?
Who cares?
My dad's been ill and lying there.
- Has their family looked after us?
- Get off my back.
Sod off.
How can there be a selfless person
like you in the world?
Or are you simply stupid?
Why don't you think
about our financial situation?
Keep your voice down.
You brat!
It serves you right to be miserable.
You asked for it.
What are you staring at?
You can sleep on the bed tonight.
Let your cousin nap on the floor
so he won't kick you in his sleep.
I was so young.
Aunt.
I want to go home.
When the lease expires,
just move in with me.
No, thanks.
I have my own place.
How's your preparation
for the exam going?
Okay, I suppose.
Put your back into it
so we can go to Beijing together.
Hey.
Do you still want
to keep the leather jacket?
Hey, what about these toys?
I don't want anything in there.
Take whatever you want.
Okay.
They are my toys! Mine!
What's the matter?
Why throw away his things?
Why are you so mean?
Since we can't raise him,
adoption is the best solution.
I need your and Uncle Wu's signature
on the agreement.
When a suitable family is found
I'll go to the Civil Affairs Bureau
for formalities.
You should be ashamed
of what you have done.
I've decided to move
into the school district apartment.
Ask your daughter to move out.
Aunt.
Aunt!
My mom told me
your dad had a heart attack
the day of the accident.
He made dozens of calls to you
before the accident.
What the heck are you doing?
You're freaking crazy.
You murdered your parents
for the apartment!
Are you crazy?
Take this, bitch!
- Slap her for me!
- Let go!
If my mom didn't sign
that waiver of her inheritance...
Back off!
...the apartment wouldn't be Uncle's
let alone you!
I dare you to say that again!
Any kindness is wasted on you!
You are such an ingrate!
Let me go!
- You're my brother, hit her!
- Piss off!
Hit her, I said!
Why did you stop me?
Let go!
Thirsty?
Why did you stop me?
Order for table four is ready.
- Table four?
- Coming.
Wouldn't everything be all right
if you moved into my home?
I have my own home.
One, two... One, two...
Come and have lunch.
You can find a buyer first.
If the buyer wants to see
the apartment, after my exam.
I only want one million yuan anyway.
Yes. Lump-sum payment.
If it sells for more,
you can keep the rest.
Wait to hear from me.
Okay.
Where are Mom and Dad?
Where are Mom and Dad?
Where are Mom and Dad?
I'm looking
for an adoptive family for you.
You'll have a new mom and dad soon.
What's the matter with you?
Stop following me.
Where are Mom and Dad?
I want my own Mom and Dad.
Dad said everything in our home
belongs to me.
You must do as I tell you!
Come.
What is this?
What is this?
A property ownership certificate.
Come here, take a look.
My name is on it. I am the owner.
An Ran.
This is my apartment.
I can sell it or keep it, as I wish.
It is mine! Do you understand?
This is my property!
You little brat!
An Ziheng!
Come out! An Ziheng, come out!
Come out now!
An Ziheng!
I know you did it!
I'm starving.
I want a meat bun.
I want a meat bun.
We have an appointment at six.
Don't forget.
I want a meat bun.
Hurry and eat. It's time for school.
I want a meat bun!
There are no meat buns.
Mom makes meat buns for me.
Will you eat it or not?
I want a meat bun!
I want a meat bun!
I want Mom and Dad!
- I want Mom and Dad!
- Come here!
I want Mom and Dad!
I want a meat bun!
I want Mom and Dad!
Wait a minute.
What's your relationship
with the boy?
He seems unwilling to be with you.
Then take him with you.
I want Mom and Dad!
Here, milk and a meat bun.
Will you shut up now?
Can we go?
I'm not available this afternoon.
Aunt will pick you up.
She'll be busy cooking.
Then Uncle Wu will come.
He is unreliable.
So am I.
The only one you can rely on
is yourself.
Go in by yourself.
All right, go.
Good morning.
Good morning.
- Good morning, miss.
- Good morning.
Good morning, miss.
- Good morning.
- Good morning, miss.
Have you reached
a settlement for the car accident?
Yes.
Drink less in the future.
Dad, look! A baby elephant.
Be good, Yaya. See you later.
Okay.
Don't listen to your dad's relatives.
We must sue the driver.
Make the bastard pay
the compensation.
I don't have time to waste on him.
I need to work and study for my exam.
I have time.
I have plenty of time.
I can help you deal with it.
When it's done,
I'll charge 50% of the compensation.
How about it?
Or 40%?
Or 30%? How about 30%?
Any less is an affront to my dignity.
Dress up the first time
you go to your boyfriend's home.
That year, I went
to Beijing to be a walk-on actor.
I made 100 yuan a day.
I bought two leather jackets
from a wholesale market.
One was for myself,
another one was for your dad.
He still kept it.
As for mine
when I left Beijing
I gave it to Wang Baoqiang.
I still have his QQ.
Take it off.
Take it off. Give it to me.
All right.
I don't even want it.
I'm the one who bought it.
I'm going
to ask Wang Baoqiang someday
if he still has my jacket.
At 5.10pm
don't forget to pick up Ziheng
from kindergarten.
How can I go there?
I'm out of budget.
Can't you play less mahjong?
Your boyfriend lives
in an upscale community.
Don't be so stingy with your uncle.
His money is not mine.
Do his parents know
you have a six-year-old brother?
I said I'm the only child.
Don't look at me like that.
Your sister abandoned you.
Liar!
- It's true.
- Liar!
- Yaya!
- Dad!
- Bye, Ms. Chen.
- Bye, miss.
Hey!
I'm here to pick up my nephew.
You killed his parents.
Remember?
Yaya, wait for me over there.
- Okay.
- Go.
His sister plans to sue you
but I stopped her for now.
Do you know what I mean?
For the last time, I swear,
I wasn't drinking.
Their deaths were not my fault.
Don't bother me anymore.
Then get ready to go to court.
I'll just stay out of it.
Come on, don't just eat. Let's toast
to welcome Ranran...
- Welcome.
- ...to our home for the first time.
Welcome, Ranran!
Ranran, look around.
Our apartment
is fully furnished recently
and fitted with designer furniture.
Once you two tie the knot
we'll live together
as a lively family.
In your bedroom
I will switch
to a king-sized bed for you.
That will be great.
So get married as soon as possible.
I will prepare
a big bridal gift for you.
Even the baby's room is ready.
The materials in it are all organic
and safe enough to use.
Our grandson
should be as the same as royalty.
Yes, everything is organic.
Mmm.
Try this one.
- It's really sweet.
- No, not now.
Come on, have a taste.
I said not now.
My sweetheart. What happened?
Nothing. We broke a plate.
Oh. Be careful.
Okay.
When will you tell your parents
about our going to Beijing
for postgraduate study?
I'll get around to it.
Okay, when?
Let's wait
until you get your brother settled.
I've picked out
some good adoptive families.
I'll meet them next week.
Sounds good.
What do you think?
I'd listen to you.
What do you think about it?
He's your brother.
It's your decision.
Why don't you stay longer?
We have so much to talk about.
Our Mingming is so lucky to have you.
Mom!
Mom!
Let's go home together.
- Let go of me.
- No!
He's not...
I'm not his mom.
Get out of here.
Get out!
I'll count to three.
Two...
One.
You should calm down.
Lift your arm.
Perfect.
Six, seven...
Stretch out your arms.
Why did you make him lie?
Had fun seeing me lose face?
Huh? Damn it, answer me!
- I need to study for my exams.
- Go ahead.
- I'm going to Beijing.
- Who's stopping you?
I have my own life.
I can't be around him all the time,
you know?
Why do you all push him to me?
Do I look like a doormat?
- Whatever, I'm busy dancing.
- I don't care about you!
What's wrong with you?
What a pest!
Please leave.
Go.
- Leave. You're distracting us.
- Stop it, young man.
Keke.
Leave me alone.
I'm Keke's dad.
It's okay. Keep dancing, everyone.
Let's keep dancing.
"Beanstalks fuel beans boiling.
Poor beans in the pot cry.
We share the same roots as siblings."
Don't be so hasty.
His brain, bones,
and internal organs are fine.
It's just a few scratches.
But why is he still unconscious?
There are many reasons
sometimes not just physical.
You're also a nurse.
You should know what I mean.
Hey.
Wake up.
Still pretending, huh?
Fine, bye.
You smell like Mom.
Do you know a liar
will have Pinocchio's nose?
I miss Mom.
Hey. Where are you going?
- Come back!
- Dad, Mom!
- Come back!
- Dad!
Mom!
Dad!
Mom!
- Come here!
- Dad!
I'll dump you here if you don't stop.
That's Dad's car.
They are...
dead.
They live here from now on.
Such a tiny place.
People turn to ashes when they die.
A tiny place is enough.
How can people turn to ashes
after they die?
All of us turn to ashes.
It's just a matter of time.
Will I never see Mom and Dad again?
I really want to eat Dad's
braised pork in soy sauce.
I've only ever eaten
his stir-fried pork
with bamboo shoots.
Was it yummy?
It means a spanking.
Do you think it's yummy?
Dad never spanked me.
Well.
Why did he spank you?
Good question.
Why did he spank me?
We don't seem to have the same dad.
We aren't the same person either.
Come in, please.
- Hi.
- Have a seat.
Didn't you say
your daughter was lame?
She is.
Take your wife in
for an IUD fitting tomorrow.
Ma'am, my daughter is a cripple.
She had polio as a child.
Watch her walk.
Enough. Stop faking.
Get into your room.
Be good. Take off your dress.
Get out of my way.
Why do you wear a dress?
- Enough!
- A bloody dress!
- Say sorry.
- Get out of my way!
- How dare you!
- Please don't hit her!
We just got the permit
to have a second child.
- That's enough!
- You...
- I'll beat you!
- Enough!
- Of everything, why a dress?
- Stop!
Why did you wear a dress?
- Can't you just play limp?
- I am not a cripple!
I need to pee.
Can you hold it in?
Can you go in yourself?
- Yes.
- Go ahead.
An Ran!
An Ran!
Where were you?
Where were you?
I went to the restroom too.
Let's go home.
The liar will have
a Pinocchio's nose.
Eat with chopsticks.
None of your business.
It's my business.
Temporarily.
Step into it.
Hurry up.
There is something.
What?
The liar will have
a Pinocchio's nose.
- Good morning, Ms. Chen.
- Good morning, Ms. Chen.
Good morning. Go in.
Go ahead.
Good morning,
Ms. Chen and Ms. Luo.
Be nice, Yaya.
Bye, Dad.
Did you give my uncle 20,000 yuan?
You drank on the day of the accident.
No, I didn't.
You were drunk driving
and killed my parents.
You also watched
the surveillance video.
Your dad drove into me
because of his heart attack.
You hit and run.
No, I didn't.
I came to pick up Yaya that day.
You did your blood test
after you picked her up.
It makes no difference.
I never drink, ever.
You do drink.
Ms. Chen told you to drink less.
Ms. Chen, does he drink?
- Don't touch me!
- I didn't touch you.
I just wanted us
to talk somewhere else.
If you really don't think
you're responsible...
Of course I don't.
That's also what the police said.
That 20,000 yuan...
I gave your uncle 20,000 yuan
because he asked me to pity you.
If you've got other problems,
ask the police.
I'm asking you, not the police.
Swear to your daughter
that you are telling the truth.
What truth? All I said was true.
Were you
in a hit-and-run drunken accident?
You're doing this for the money.
To hell with money!
Then what do you want?
Look at him.
We lost our parents.
Everyone insists
he's my responsibility.
I'm not the one who caused all this.
Why are you all forcing me?
Whose responsibility is this?
Sorry.
The subscriber you dialed
cannot be connected at the moment.
Please try again later.
Hello.
Can you come to pick him up?
I am on the night shift.
Don't you have funeral leave?
The leave is over
and no one else is free.
I can't keep doing favors for you.
Three dots.
You call that a favor?
Look, I'm busy. Ask your aunt.
You're all his guardians
until he's adopted.
I won't let you transfer them.
If anything happens
to my wife or child
I'll kill all of you.
Got it?
Get your leaders here!
Don't give me that bullshit.
If you piss me off,
I'll smash up the hospital.
Okay, please go.
- Come, Mom. Don't.
- Don't say anything more.
Then you do it.
The dosage you prescribed
is ten times higher.
Got it.
Stay out of this place.
Pre-eclampsia. Prepare to rescue.
Tie-down straps.
Her blood pressure is rising
and the heart rate is accelerating.
Give her 250cc of saline
and 10cc of magnesium sulfate.
Got it.
Valium, 5mg.
Valium, 5mg.
Heart rate,
blood pressure coming down.
Patient revived.
Keep monitoring her vital signs.
Call Obstetrics for emergency.
Does it hurt?
You'd better check it again
before you make a diagnosis.
If you're so smart
you should be a doctor.
Why are you just a nurse?
What's wrong with being a nurse?
I am asking you.
What's wrong with being a nurse?
Have you had dinner?
What's up?
Patient 13 has pre-eclampsia.
ICU and Obstetrics are full.
Take her blood pressure
every half an hour.
I will sign
the critical condition notice soon.
Answer me!
What's wrong with being a nurse?
"When the air...
- and the blood..."
- Dr. Chen's family connections
go all the way up
in the Health Ministry.
So what?
You didn't have to.
I have to get out of here.
Not even one second longer.
"Stress is an organism's response
to external stimuli."
"GAS or General Adaptation Syndrome
refers to the continuous effect
of adverse stressors on the body..."
Pass me the ball.
Pass me the ball.
You're doing great!
I am Yaya's dad.
There's a couple who wants to adopt
your younger brother.
Do you want to meet them?
The Albertosaurus is gigantic.
Yet they did not fear it
and fought bravely.
That's it.
Go to bed.
Let me tuck you in.
An Ran...
My husband always wanted a son.
But I'm too old to have children.
I'm single
with no plans for marriage or kids.
I have many pets though.
Like a python, an iguana,
a Persian cat.
Lately, I want to add a kid
to my menagerie.
Here's a photo of my late son.
Your brother looks just like him.
Does he play any instruments?
Can he recite classical poems?
Does he paint? Can he play the drum?
Has he ever been to any summer camps?
How many times
do you take him on trips a year?
What about you?
What's your annual net income?
Do you have a car? An apartment?
Is it a school district apartment?
- Just look at what you've done.
- Look at you!
If you dare to sell your brother,
I'll sue you to court!
You signed the agreement.
I regret it.
Come with me. Come.
This is really embarrassing.
Are you coming with me?
Are you?
You're not leaving, are you?
All right.
Fine. Let's be ashamed together.
Go! Just you wait.
Enjoy your coffee.
- Thanks.
- You're welcome.
The sun sets but rises again
Flowers wither but bloom again
A pretty bird flies away
So has my sweet bird of youth
So has my sweet bird of youth...
My cousin works for a couple.
They are quite well off.
They failed to have kids
and would love to meet you.
Have you made up your mind?
Why are you trying to help?
I'm a single dad.
I know how hard it is
to raise a child alone.
So has my sweet bird of youth
So has my sweet bird of youth
Greet our guests nicely, okay?
Be polite, be nice.
Let me have a look again.
Remember me?
It's me.
Please come in.
Have a seat.
What do you say?
Hello, nice to meet you.
- Hello.
- Please have a seat.
Have some fruits.
- Okay, thank you.
- Thank you.
I'll get you some drinks.
What's your name?
Have a guess.
I guess
your name is An Ziheng, right?
How did you know?
I also know you love soccer.
This is for you.
- Thanks.
- Thanks.
Ziheng.
Our house has a yard.
Do you want to
play soccer there every day?
An Ran.
Shall we go there together?
If you have any concerns...
check up on their company's finances.
The couple
really want to build a bond
with Ziheng gradually.
If it's okay with you
just go through
with the adoption process.
Think about it.
You said I'm your business.
You taught me
how to tie my shoelaces
and use the chopsticks.
Because I want to make you
more educated
so that you can be adopted easily.
I'm trying to reassure myself.
You're nothing to me. Got it?
You like me.
An Ran.
Ms. Chen.
They're inside.
Why did you throw a ball at Yaya?
I asked.
He wouldn't say anything.
Give me the ball!
You're a troublemaker.
This truly is my retribution.
Hey...
It's all right. Don't worry about it.
The tooth was loose.
That saved us a trip to the dentist.
Sorry, I'll compensate you.
You're a bad guy!
Don't you dare throw things
at people again.
Leave me alone.
Hands off!
Sit down.
- Hello.
- Are you at home?
Yes, I'm at home.
Is everything okay?
Yes.
Let's have dinner together.
Today is my mom's birthday.
- Now?
- Yes.
Okay. I'll be there.
Remember, don't touch any knives,
scissors, or electronics.
Never open the door to strangers.
Call 110 if you need any help.
But don't make prank calls.
Do you hear what I said?
Latest traffic news.
Two cars collided on Daci West Road,
causing congestion and slow traffic.
My, a traffic accident again.
Now we can't move at all.
...an accident.
Please take care on the road.
Sorry, I'm not coming.
Say happy birthday to your mom.
Hey, you are back.
I brought you some rice,
oil, and pork
and cooked a few dishes.
Thank you.
Hey.
Ziheng is such a good boy.
Kids his age are hyperactive.
You shouldn't leave him
at home alone.
I've found a proper family
to adopt him.
Someone will take good care of him
in the future.
Go ahead and sue me.
I just scolded you a few words.
Don't hold grudges.
See you.
Go back to Ziheng.
Hey.
Your aunt found the adopter's
contact information somehow
and told them that your brother
is prone to violence
and likes to hit people.
They've given up the adoption.
- Careful.
- Watch his hand.
- Get my handbag.
- Where is it?
On the table.
Thanks a lot.
I'll pay later. Thanks again.
Son, get out of the ambulance.
You don't have to go.
Take the lunchbox.
- Here.
- Mind the store.
I will.
Go.
Go pack up stuff.
Let's go.
An Ran.
An Ran!
An Ran!
I need to pee.
Go ahead.
What happened?
An Ran.
I'll eat less...
and I will never ask
for meat buns again.
What?
I'll always listen to you.
Don't sell me.
I'm not selling you.
I'm just trying
to find a home for you
so they can take care of you.
I only want to be with you.
But I... I really can't help it.
Listen.
When I graduated from high school
I applied to a medical college
in Beijing.
I listed clinical medicine
as my major.
But finally, I was admitted
to a medical school in the province
of nursing course.
Our parents changed my application
behind my back.
Because they think it's good enough
for a girl to earn money early
and stay around
to take care of the family.
I didn't spend any more
of their money after that.
I didn't choose nursing
but since I have learned it
I must learn it well.
But at work, I am very unhappy.
Everyone treats me
like an errand boy.
No one respects me.
I really don't want
to live like this anymore.
I am saving up as much as I can
and preparing
for the postgraduate entrance exam
because I want to go to Beijing.
I cram my head with English, politics
and all the exam questions
for relative subjects.
You probably don't understand
what I'm talking about.
But that's all right.
Just remember,
I'm leaving this place.
Can't you wait for me to grow up?
But my life is not all about you.
An Ran. You're all I've got.
You're throwing
your life away playing mahjong.
Keke's getting married at noon.
Help me bring the money to her.
I may have run out
of my gambling luck in my life
last night.
Let's take a group picture
with the groom.
Congratulations.
Come.
One, two, three, cheese.
Keke.
Yes?
Let me take a photo for you.
Sorry, give me a second.
Let me do it.
Here.
Ready?
The camera
was a gift from Keke's mom.
We had Keke
before we were 20 years old.
Her dad was so angry
that he almost castrated me.
My original plan was that
every year, on Keke's birthday...
I would take a picture of them
until Keke gets married.
Just like how people store wine
when a girl is born.
How ritualistic that is.
I didn't expect her mom and I
to get divorced
after only five pictures.
You were promiscuous
when you were young.
That's why I avoid getting tied down.
Only falling in love
never getting married
or having children.
Children are burdens.
Either they owe me or I owe them.
Actually, I always envied Keke
for being the only child
in your family.
Your parents were afraid
you'd be lonely
and needed companionship.
I was almost an adult
when they gave birth to him.
What companionship?
Cheers.
Do you enjoy a son's privileges?
Any privileges are wasted...
on a son like me.
How about I look after Ziheng
for you?
After all, we're family.
I'm all by myself.
If you miss him,
you can see him anytime.
I'd never miss him.
Never say never.
Who knows how life will turn out
years down the line?
We can sign a contract.
When you sell that apartment
except your graduate school expenses
the rest belongs to me.
As the cost of your brother's
next decades of support.
When I am old in the future
he will provide for me.
It's a win-win situation, huh?
Bye.
You have nothing to lose.
Can I take a picture of you?
Say cheese.
Jizz.
Dr. Chen agreed
not to make an issue
of your impudence.
Why should I apologize?
My mom used to say
don't make enemies
if you don't know
you're going to win.
She's right.
But what she doesn't know is
for a girl
who's left to fend for herself
she fights back
when she's being bullied
no matter if she wins or not.
I thought you would understand me
after all these years.
I understand.
But if we had the same personality...
we'd have broken up long ago.
You didn't tell your parents
about going to Beijing.
I bet you'd never tell them
no matter what I do.
Stand aside. Let me do it.
Self-sacrifice is a gift.
Not having that gift is not my fault.
So is it your brother's fault?
No.
That's why I don't hate him.
But I can't give up more for him.
Nonetheless, you're the older sister.
Are sisters not human?
Your Uncle Wu
can't even take care
of his own child.
How will he take care
of your brother?
If my husband weren't so ill
I'd take good care of him.
What makes you so sure?
When I was a child
living in your home
your son used me as a sandbag
to practice boxing
and your husband watched me
take a bath.
You are a good person, Aunt.
But it doesn't necessarily lead
to good results.
I don't want to be like you.
The sun sets but rises again
On my way here,
I kept thinking how stubborn you are.
If you met someone like you...
would you be bullied by him?
We've been together for five years.
I never thought we'd break up.
Never, ever.
The sun sets...
The sun sets but rises again
Flowers wither...
Sister
Good luck.
We had no queries
with the treatment
and we appreciate your efforts.
But now, the patient is dead.
We hope the hospital will pay
some medical compensation.
Mom, keep your eyes on the kids.
Hurry up!
Come.
Where's Dr. Chen?
I haven't seen her.
I heard you resigned.
Was it because of our spat
on that day?
No.
Patient 13 got transferred.
Conservative treatment
cannot save her life anymore.
But medication will affect the fetus.
Transferring to a hospital
with better conditions
is the best for her.
Saving the mother is our priority
according to the doctor's protocol.
But her husband objects to it.
How about her own opinion?
Did you ask?
I've done my best.
Excuse me.
I was your wife's nurse.
I took care of her.
- What's wrong?
- She has pre-eclampsia.
I know.
Her physical condition
just can't take it anymore.
Don't force her to keep the baby.
What?
How dare you say that?
All I want is my son!
Get out of my way.
- Piss off.
- She's risking her life.
- I said piss off.
- Terminate the pregnancy
before anything more serious happens
so she can live...
No, I want the son.
See? My wife wants to keep it.
- Listen to me.
- Piss off.
You are really
in a life-threatening situation.
- Piss off.
- If you die, you lose everything.
So what if you have a son?
Piss off.
What the heck!
I know you from the Internet.
You wore out your parents to death
then tried to sell your brother.
Such a piece of trash.
- Get off your high horse.
- Come on, let's go.
Your evil deeds won't go unpunished.
Come on, you hurry up.
Look at her!
You are murdering her!
You are a murderer!
You know?
You already have two daughters.
Why is a son necessary?
Why does it matter so much to you?
It's my family.
It's not your business.
Get off her!
- Get off her!
- Who are you?
How dare you!
It's none of your business
whoever I am.
If you touch her,
I swear I'll bloody kill you.
Try it if you dare.
When you were a kid,
what did I teach you?
Fight back against a bully.
Fight back!
You didn't even lift a finger.
Instead, you take it out on us.
Aunt, I'm so tired.
Does your wrist still hurt?
Where's the base of the dolls?
I lost it.
I bought this set at the shop
near Red Square.
When the factory closed down
my partner Xia and I went to Russia
to start a business.
When I just arrived in Moscow,
your grandma called me.
She told me you were born
and made me come back to babysit you.
I wanted to stay in Russia
but she said,
"Remember, you're the big sister."
Finally, the business failed.
But did bring back
a few sets of the dolls.
Mmm.
When I was 18
I got admitted to Russian major at
the top university in the province.
At the same time, your dad
got into the vocational college.
But our family
couldn't pay both of our tuition.
Your grandma said
"The son comes first.
Stop your wishful thinking."
And when I was six
I was wakened up by the mosquitoes
in the middle of the night.
I saw your grandma feed watermelon
to your dad.
She said, "Eat up
before your sister finds out."
Look, that's the way it is.
I'm the big sister.
Since the day I was born.
It'll never change.
That's all I can do.
Maybe
the dolls don't have to fit
in one case.
I didn't take care of you well.
You can start your new life...
from now on.
Take care.
Hello.
Thank you.
Goodbye.
I love you.
Ma'am!
Yes.
Coming!
Father, An Shijian
Mother, Wu Dongfeng
Brother, An Ziheng
Uncle Wu, are you ready?
Almost.
Where are your shoes?
Where have you put your shoes?
Get down by yourself.
Don't worry.
I'll treat him like my own child.
I won't let him suffer.
Keep the leather jacket.
Why does it look brand new?
Is it Wang Baoqiang's?
Thanks.
Son, let's go.
Let's go.
Say goodbye to your sister.
Say goodbye.
- Say it.
- It's okay. Just leave.
Let's go.
- Look at the kid.
- Go.
I'm out of cards.
All in.
- Royal flush.
- Full house.
Check.
Check.
Who took my seven?
I win.
Seven and seven, take that!
I'm done.
I've given away all the cards.
I win. Give me the candy!
What?
Uncle Wu!
- What? What are you doing?
- Don't fight.
You mahjong addict!
- What's wrong with you?
- How do you take care of Ziheng?
- Chill!
- Are you nuts?
- What the hell?
- Don't get rough!
So many people are looking at us!
I'm your uncle!
My highest level pure-hand.
You've embarrassed me
in front of all these people.
I'll sell the apartment by myself.
You won't get even a penny!
Who?
Who wants to take her money?
An Ziheng, come here.
- Come!
- Kid.
Stay with uncle, kid.
Kid!
Your sister hit me!
An Ran, do you hate me?
What about you?
Do you hate me?
I don't hate you.
It's just...
you seem like a stranger to me.
Even I have no idea
if I had known you earlier
would I have loved you more
and loved myself less?
Why didn't Mom
give birth to me earlier?
They couldn't.
Why not?
Did the suds get into your eyes?
No.
You don't even know
how to wash your hair by yourself.
- Are your eyes okay?
- Yes.
Turn around.
That's it.
Right.
Mom.
Dad.
I remember
your heart was healthy.
Was it really my fault?
Actually...
Actually, on that day
I was going to call you back
after my shift.
Why couldn't you wait until then?
All I wanted
was never your apartment.
Never.
Never.
Hey, why are you still up?
I'm scared.
Look.
Do this and this
and put it here.
Granny Wang is selling tea.
Her patrons Goddesses three.
Three horses in the backyard
are hit by two little kids.
An Ran.
Yes?
Do you really want to go to Beijing?
Yes.
Even without your boyfriend?
Then I can go by myself.
Did you break up?
Yes.
Was he mean to you?
No.
Then why did you break up?
It's like he wants
all the spicy soup he can slurp
while I want the ocean I can surf.
Can't you slurp first, then surf?
No, I can't.
Why not?
Because...
life's too short.
We're all busy.
An Ran.
Yes?
Will you turn to ashes?
Of course.
An Ran.
Will you miss your boyfriend?
No.
Will you miss me?
Probably.
Will you miss Mom and Dad?
An Ran.
I don't want you to turn to ashes.
Yaya.
Yaya.
Do me a favor, please.
- Wait.
- Careful, don't rush.
Five.
Six.
It's ringing.
- Hello.
- Hello?
He didn't mean
to throw the ball at me.
I forgave him.
I want to live with you.
Hello?
You say you want to live with us?
May I?
We'd love to have him.
Now, it's all up to you.
Get up.
Get up.
You get up.
Come here.
What do you mean?
What are you thinking about?
Look me in the eye.
Tell me.
Say something.
Don't be silent.
Tell me, what do you mean?
What do you mean?
Talk to me!
Talk to me!
Say something!
Say it.
Stop crying. Talk to me.
Don't hit him.
Say something to me.
Go away! I don't want you anymore!
Thank you for taking care of him.
The sun sets but rises again
Flowers wither but bloom again
Dad.
Mom.
I'm leaving.
Perhaps...
I won't come back for a long time.
Actually, I want to say thank you.
You let me learn to be independent
since I was a child.
Now I am brave enough to go anywhere,
and have no fears.
It's just...
occasionally...
I dream...
of the meat buns I had as a kid.
Mom used to put peppercorns
in the stuffing.
Sometimes
they get stuck in my teeth
that I can't close my mouth.
When I woke up the next day
my pillow was soaking wet.
I couldn't figure out
if it was my saliva or my tears.
Maybe both.
It's so sad...
that I can only taste...
these spicy, tingling meat buns
in my dreams.
I work so hard...
so that you can be proud of me
and I can hear you say
that your daughter is not bad
in front of me.
Father, An Shijian
Mother, Wu Dongfeng
I'm so desperate to know...
if you would think of me over there.
I really miss you.
This certifies that the girl
was born with a disability
and thus the parents want
to apply for permission
to have a second child.
Why are you here?
I drop by
once a month.
Want to have a drink?
They can't actually drink it anyway.
Have some peanuts.
Come on.
I've asked around.
The price of a cemetery at the foot
of the hill along the road
costs 60,000 yuan.
The one in halfway up the hill
is 128,000 yuan.
The higher you go,
the more expensive it gets.
The single-house cemetery at the top
costs 540,000 yuan.
Not including
the annual management fee.
Fortunately,
people only die once in their lives.
You really can't afford to die
a few times more.
Is it me or you
who should be sorry
about your brother?
Whatever.
I'm leaving.
The rain has eased up.
See you.
Bye.
Sometimes, I feel like...
you are more like my dad.
Or rather...
I hope.
Why are you saying this?
See you.
Actually, you didn't have to come
to bring his toys.
We're going to buy him these.
Is your flight tonight?
Yes.
Are you going
to settle down in Beijing?
Yes.
By the way...
here's a bank card
with the half of the money
from selling the apartment.
Please save it for him.
Okay.
No worries.
He's going to be fine with us.
But we have one more condition.
Here's an agreement.
Have a look.
We hope that you will sign it.
Once it's done...
don't ever see him again.
Fine.
An Ziheng!
Come here!
Take this.
Where do we go?
Where do we go?
Want to play football?
Yes.
- Here we go.
- Okay.
Pass it to me.
- My turn.
- Come on.
My sister.