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- Are you okay?

- Everything is fine. How are you?

- I'm worried about you over there.

- I'm living with a girl.

- Tak e care of yourself.

We're worried sick

about you being away.

Dad is really upset.

I'm putting in a good word for you.

I know.

Please come home soon...

This call's expensive.

I must go.

- Keep in touchl

- Okay.

The flowers. Oh, my God!

Nothing seems to be broken.

Hey! I was terrified last night.

I was on the subway,

and it felt like a roller coaster.

Okay, let's get on and clean up.

- At least nothing's broken.

- Yeah, clean them up.

Yes.

Mrs. Zhao, I need the day off.

My father had a heart attack.

I need to go to the hospital.

- Add some more of these.

- Okay.

Our glass door was shattered.

We were pretty lucky here.

- Just a few broken pots.

- I'll say.

- Hello. Love Home Florist.

- With some more white daisies.

What's the matter?

My mother fell from a window.

- What? Which floor was she on?

- The second.

- I'm going to the hospital.

- The second isn't too bad.

Don't worry. Will you be back?

She won't call.

Hello! Love Home Hospital.

Love Home Florist.

The flowers will be delivered

on time.

What are you doing?

This street's one-way!

Sorry, sorry.

Patience, patience.

- Yes?

- For Mr. And Mrs. Zhao.

- Yes.

- Anniversary.

Okay, thank you.

- Where shall I put these?

- Over there.

- Twelve, 11, 10, 9...

- Twelve, 11, 10, 9...

...8, 7, 6, go!

...8, 7, 6, go!

- Hey!

- What?

- That's my idol!

- Who?

- Qi Yu.

- Who's Qi Yu?

She sings "Olive Tree"

and "Walk in the Rain."

I know her!

Let's get an autograph.

- Where's my notebook?

- Got any paper?

Got it. Here, here.

Qi Yu. Miss Qi Yu.

- Hi!

- Could I get your autograph?

- I love your music.

- Me too!

The first album I bought

was yours.

- Really?

- Yes. Thank you.

- He looks cheesy.

- I think he's good-looking.

- That's my type.

- A real hunk.

It's not how they look.

Take Shi Ge.

It's what's inside that counts.

So you know what's inside

Shi Ge?

- Real talent.

- Crazy girls.

The guys I like don't like me.

Those I don't like

always go for me.

When I'm famous,

I'll marry Tony Leung.

He'll leave his girlfriend?

- I am younger than her.

- He'll be old by then.

Doesn't matter,

I still love him.

Do you have a girlfriend,

Shi Ge?

What's it to you? Of course.

Is she from Hong Kong?

Is she a pop star?

- She's an ordinary person.

- Do we know her?

No, she's not famous.

- Then how do you know her?

- How?

She has a beautiful voice.

She's pretty, with long hair.

I wrote songs for her,

but it's no good.

She's married,

so, what's the point?

Wow, he's in love!

You guys are crazy.

Get out. You're distracting me.

- When do we start working?

- We can't start without a song.

I'm writing one.

Get out and practice.

- Practice, practice, practice.

- Go away.

We're off to practice.

I have five brothers and sisters.

I'm the oldest.

My father works

on a rubber plantation.

My mother stays home

and cares for us.

My dad and I support

the family...

...so this is my last chance.

If this doesn't work, I'll have

to go back to a boring job.

A clerk, maybe, or a salesgirl.

Do you really love

to sing and dance?

I love singing the most.

At least it's something

you want to do.

What about you?

Isn't there something

you want to do?

Me?

I didn't want to tell you...

...but suddenly

I feel like saying it.

Are you listening?

My mother is having an affair.

I need to know what he's like

and how he could...

...turn my mother away from my dad.

- Have you ever been in love?

- Me?

I had a boyfriend once.

I don't think it was love.

Isn't it the same thing?

How is it different? If you

want to be with him, it's love.

Why would you dump someone

you like?

Why didn't you come out

that day?

You didn't even answer my call.

I waited for you downstairs.

I know you were home.

Are you mad at me?

Is your wife away on business?

She's in Beijing.

I thought we agreed

not to complain.

Sorry.

I'm flying to Europe this time.

Let's think about this thing

between us.

We need to make up our minds.

You said there'd be

no strings attached.

I am not attaching strings.

I'm just not sure

I love you anymore.

I have to go.

We're all old friends.

I really don't know

how to do this.

I hope you can cool down

for a while and reconsider.

Thank you for the advice.

Lily, I didn't want a divorce.

Your keys!

Mommy, why do you

want a divorce?

You'll understand

when you get older.

Men can't be relied upon.

We can get by just fine

without them.

Do you have any savings?

Don't forget about alimony.

It's hard to find someone

at 40-something.

When you do, you don't want them.

Why not?

If he's good, then why not?

Bottoms up, down in one!

Peter. Peter! One, 2, 3!

Time to eat!

Time to eat.

Are you feeling better today?

Linda, Grandma's winning!

You bet.

You can talk to her.

She likes being talked to.

She can hear you.

Try reading the newspaper

to her.

She likes that.

She looks just fine.

"A minor flat to E major.

It tries to express the idea

that we exist in our memories.

From a baby staring at a mirror...

...to when we start to observe

ourselves in mirrors."

Are you listening?

My name is Lily.

I have a daughter.

I'm recently divorced.

Have you been married?

Do you have family?

Do they come to visit you?

Can you hear me?

What? Just a second.

Jack? What did you say?

Married? But you told me...

We agreed

we'd never marry anyone.

Do you realize what you've done?

It's pouring, and I can't find a cab.

I can't get home.

I'm cold.

Don't call me again.

Who will I call

when I need someone?

I knew this would happen.

Hello? Xiang?

Are you there?

Hello?

Xiang.

Mom, why do I have to

study piano?

A girl needs a backup.

If your husband

ever leaves you...

...you can teach piano

to support yourself.

- But why would he leave me?

- Who knows?

At least you'll be prepared.

Carry on!

I'm dying.

I am dying.

No one will care if I'm dead.

I am going to die.

I am dead.

I'll marry the next guy

who knocks.

Lots of people

are interested in your piano.

- Are you really going to sell it?

- I want to sell everything.

I want to sell myself too.

This guy is looking for a piano

as a gift for his daughter.

Whatever. If my mother found out,

she'd turn over in her grave.

- Show me that one.

- Okay.

- That one.

- This one?

They're all black.

Going to a funeral?

This one?

No, that one.

Which one?

Are you going to Ying's wedding?

It's not me getting married.

Why bother?

So expensive.

I can't wear them all.

Hi.

I'm packing.

I'm about to leave.

Okay, get on with your surgery.

Bye.

Hey, Qi, I'm packing.

I'm about to leave.

Get on with your

recording session. Bye.

Hello, Jack. I'm packing.

I'm about to leave.

Sh*t!

Why did you buy a tape recorder?

I want to record my own stuff.

Maybe a new song, a phrase...

...the sounds of Taipei

and your voice babbling.

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