A Beautiful Life Page #4

Synopsis: A beautiful real-estate agent (Peiru) gets drunk at a karaoke bar and throws up on a principled, lonely cop (Zhendong). Zhendong quickly falls for the flirtatious Peiru despite the fact that she's having a tortuous affair with a married man. As Peiru gradually abandons her materialistic values and falls in love with the good hearted Zhendong, it becomes apparent that he is suffering from a disease that is robbing him of his mental faculties.
Genre: Drama, Romance
Director(s): Wai-Keung Lau
  5 nominations.
 
IMDB:
6.7
NOT RATED
Year:
2011
122 min
1,243 Views


"I talk to myself"

"when it's raining in my heart. "

The number you have dialed has been disconnected.

"I'm like a pathetic joke"

"holding onto thin air. "

"Perhaps I should have given up,"

"given up meaningless courage. "

"I should not hope for anything. "

"I should not believe in miracles,"

"but go on living without any expectations. "

"Nothing can be resolved. "

"Why talk about the future?"

"I can't let go"

"my love for you. "

"The silent guitar"

"is answering me quietly. "

"I talk to myself"

"when it's raining in my heart. "

Those of you tuning in,

are you aware of

someone around...

who gives you positive energy?

He may not be much of a talker,

nor is he very capable.

Swing hard. You understand?

Who is she?

My sister. Don't mind her.

Swing hard.

Dee is getting married.

You know his girlfriend lives here.

I'm not going to mind your business.

I have to pick up my daughter from school.

But tonight, I'll make an exception.

I'm willing to give John 20 seconds

to say something important.

Move in with me, my jewelry will be yours.

Fried rice noodles with soy sauce.

- Plain?

- Yes.

- $1 more for take out.

- OK.

Thanks, Mom.

That's right.

No need.

Something moving needs not be earth shaking.

Something simple can be just as sweet.

Nancy said she hadn't received

a hand-written letter

in over 10 years.

Today, she got one in the mail.

As she read it word by word,

she felt as if her friend

was talking to her in person.

Because she remembered every word by heart.

"Don't be Lonely Fang Zhendong"

What is it, Sis?

Give me $100K. I'll move out tomorrow.

Forget the previous payments

but I won't chip in anymore.

I'll transfer it to you tomorrow.

Is Zhendong home?

He moved.

Don't wait here anymore.

Let me repeat:

I don't know where he is.

What is it, Miss Li?

I'm looking for Fang Zhendong.

He's gone.

Where to?

I don't know.

You should.

You worked with him for so long.

That's just your assumption.

I'm his friend.

Then you should know where he is.

Miss Li, what you want from me

is beyond my call of duty, understand?

Why won't you help me?

I'm here to make a report.

About what?

Fang Zhendong is missing. Find him.

How are you related?

I'm his girlfriend.

Occupation?

You want 3 bedrooms?

Facing the sun, right?

There's a studio flat in...

Chaoyang District.

Is Miss Li Peiru here?

Please wait.

Hello, I'm Li Peiru.

You're looking for Fang Zhendong?

Yes, I am.

When he moved, he left your things with me.

He said you'd come back for them.

Zhendong has cerebrovascular dementia.

He won't be able to look after himself,

let alone look after you.

He'll be increasingly dependent on others.

He's no longer the Zhendong you know.

If you leave him after you see him,

you shouldn't see him at all.

Will you tell him you love him?

I must let you off here, Miss.

- Straight ahead?

- Yes, just go straight.

Thank you.

Where does Fang Zhendong live?

Go straight and make a turn.

Thank you.

Xiaowan.

How are you?

I'm fine.

Is it hard looking after them both?

"They're both trying very hard. We're OK."

What about you? Are you scared?

"Being with the one I love, I'm not scared. "

No need.

Want some cabbage?

Fang Zhendong.

Fang Zhendong.

Fang Zhendong.

What are you going to cook?

Why did you come back?

I said I wouldn't take advantage from you.

Go home.

I'm hungry. Can you serve me lunch first?

Go home after you finish eating.

Have some tea. Careful, it's hot.

Tell me about your condition.

I thought you wanted me to leave.

Maybe you can scare me off.

It's nothing. I'm becoming forgetful.

The doctor said it's a type of dementia.

Will you forget I owe you $300K?

Forget how much I hurt you?

Forget you promised you'd look after me?

Did I?

I know I should leave, given your condition.

I tried, but I couldn't.

I missed you all the time.

What should I do?

You're going to forget me anyway.

Now is all we have, right?

Why am I inside your glove?

Because you're cold.

I'm cold? Thanks for taking care of me.

You came back when I can't take care of you.

You have suffered enough.

You don't need a burden like me.

Eventually I'll have nothing.

Do you know even if I die tomorrow,

I'll have no regrets today because I see you.

The first time I saw you,

I already had no regrets after you kissed me.

I did?

It's probably her.

- Yes.

- Maybe it was her?

I don't think I did.

Ouch.

Congratulations.

I didn't expect a girl from Hong Kong

to be so loyal.

A real loyal girl.

Morning.

What are you doing?

I'm eating. What about you?

I want dumplings tonight.

Let's go.

You already fed the fish.

"Twice a day. "

Starting today,

I'll remember how nice Zhendong is to me.

He won't forget.

I'll write it down for him.

Stop.

Wait, there are 13 of you.

There are 13 of you.

No, just 12.

I counted. I'm sure it's 13.

Can you count?

Quiet. We made a mistake.

Please go in.

Is Dong picking you up?

You need to lock up?

You have to go?

I'll wait outside.

All right, goodbye. Take it easy.

Next stop:
North Jinsong Bridge.

Please use the back door,

swipe your card when you alight.

I need to get off.

I need to get off. Open the door.

Open up.

Open up.

There you are.

You've been waiting for me?

I knew you'd be here.

Your hands are cold.

I have a personal heater.

I don't need you here.

You sent me an angel.

You're going to be a father.

You don't like that?

No, I...

I didn't know you're willing to bear my baby.

Why not?

You know what I mean.

I don't.

I'm wearing you out.

I don't know what you mean.

I don't know what to say.

You know I'm not good with words.

Then I'll say it for you.

Thank you.

Thank you for letting me in your life.

What did you say?

I'm hungry.

Let's eat... go get them.

The food is ready.

Zhencong, bring the rice.

Hurry up, Zhencong.

Just 20 more minutes.

Sit down.

Get in there. Move.

For the little one, Mom feels empty inside.

When Dad is not happy,

Mom feels even worse.

You're inside me.

You feel my heart pounding

every time I see your Dad?

I never wanted to be a mother,

but Dad makes me...

proud to be a mother.

What is it?

I lost $400.

I lost $400.

I lost $400.

I lost $400.

I lost $400.

You don't have to work?

I...

Why are you following me? Go home.

Go away.

Go away.

Be careful.

Dong.

I'm sorry.

I'm fine.

Go away.

I'm fine.

Dong.

Go away.

He's worried. He wants to protect you.

Him?

He's worried about the money you're carrying.

How does he know? You told him?

You take care of us three.

Are we after your money?

He can't protect me.

Hold me... I'm scared.

You pushed me away.

You must remember me. Don't abandon me.

What if I give you...

a hard time every day?

Xiaowan said being with the one you love,

there's nothing to be afraid of.

Her heart is strong.

Just like her Dad.

Come on in. Drop by anytime.

Why did you bring all these?

My wife's friend owns a shop.

Everything is at cost.

Where's Peiru?

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Submitted on August 05, 2018

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