Dollhouse

Synopsis: Ah Hock, a single parent (and a lazy one at that!) unwittingly makes a promise to his daughter, Min Min, to build her a dollhouse. But time and again, he 'forgets', till Min Min takes matters into her own hands.
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Short
Director(s): Eng Tiong Teo
Year:
2006
16 min
286 Views


This is the first problem

between a father & son.

The attempts made by the child

to walk on it's own isn't wrong.

Father fears that he might fall.

It isn't wrong either.

But if a father doesn't leave his

son's hand even after 24 years?

I drea.m.

All fathers in this world are...

are you mad to kick my scooter?

Why kick my scooter?

What is your problem?

My father.

What did he do?

He doesn't give me what i want.

Then, it is sure a problem.

But he gives more than i ask for.

How could that be a problem?

Have you gone mad?

You must be lucky to get a father like him.

You won't understand.

You are also a father.

To understand my problems,

ask the mirrors of lifestyle trial rooms.

They will explain.

No. I don't want this.

I want international brands.

- Okay sir.

I want latest trend.

Try this. It's good.

It's for my son & not for me.

He has selected one already.

What will you think if you see

someone wearing this dress?

That's latest fashion.

Youth style.

And now?

- It gives a royal & a dignified look.

What if he tucks in the shirt?

What did you say?

- Youth.

Go & change.

I've come to select a shirt for siddhu.

Wonderful designs.

We didn't have so many

patterns in our days.

It took me 2 hours to select...

got inner wear?

- Yes sir.

It's tough going.

You agree, don't you?

Still, your father's character is different.

This is nothing.

There is lot more.

That one.

- Okay sir.

What is this?

Laughing at my problems, ah?

Sorry. Tell me more.

When i ask him for a pencil,

he gets me a parker pen.

I'll ask for a cycle,

he gets me a bike.

I'll ask forjaggery, he gets me

chocolates from america.

He does what he likes most.

Isn't there a solution to this?

Why not?

I've decided to do 2 things

of my choice in life.

Are your problems solved?

Now i've more problems.

Why?

- All fathers in this world are...

sathi, a good servant.

I escaped today.

Sir, please get up.

It's too late.

So what?

Everyday must start as we wish.

Father has got up.

Your wish.

Tell her i'm not here.

- Sathi is not here.

Why did you come half way through?

I need at least half of my salary.

I can't tolerate your practical experiments.

Rs. 50 for applying cream.

- That's facial.

Rs. 100 to curl my hair.

- It's called curls.

Rs. 10 to cut my nails.

That's called manicure.

- She takes away my salary.

Either set up a beauty parlour for her,

or else hang a "beauty parlour" board in

front of the house. - Will you shut up?

Brother, come.

I'll do a facial for you.

How much?

- Rs. 100.

I'll will give rs. 100 extra.

Remove his facial.

And do a facial again for him.

Sir...

if you come back without having lunch.

Hey gautham...

you forgot your mobile, darling.

Why don't you talk to me?

Don't you have anything to talk?

Is money more important to you?

- Hang the phone, mom.

Shut up.

Siddhu, give me the phone...

hello america, how are you?

I'm fine.

When are you coming back?

I know you won't come.

Get me liquor while coming.

Give me the phone.

What did he tell you?

I heard him say something to you.

I drea.m.

Got ready so soon?

Take this.

Superb.

I prepared it.

I mean the song was superb.

Move.

Why don't you listen to me?

What?

- You have a great future.

You will become a great singer in future.

- Get lost.

Won't you believe me?

What is it?

Accept it.

Yes i accept that i will become

a great singer in future.

Good.

Are you coming home atleast this month?

Okay.

Children are getting ready to school.

- Talking to son-in-law?

Yes daddy.

Tell him not to drive fast.

- Okay.

Good morning grandfather.

Good morning father.

- Good morning father-in-law.

Good morning dear.

I gave you the dam construction data file.

- I'm going through it...

i finished reading it last night.

I've filled the tender papers too.

You just sign them.

Okay father.

He pledged his life for

a mobile & a car.

Siddhu, do you remember

what day is today?

Anybody's birthday?

You asked me 6 months time

to come to office.

Today is the last day.

Actually...

why are you eating so small pieces?

Take a big piece.

Dip it in chutney.

Now eat. Good.

Atleast you tell him to eat that way.

I eat like you do.

When i grow up, i will be like you.

Uncle...

you will change your opinion

after growing up.

Siddhu, you are coming to office, right?

Office...?

Actually, i'm doing cad course.

I need 3 more months.

You asked me for a year's time

and i gave it.

Then you asked for 6 more months

and i gave it.

Now 3 months.

Do one thing.

Give me a week's time instead.

I will tell you.

I used ask him some more time.

Why is he asking me now?

Shall i tell you what i know

or shall i find out from him?

Tell me what you know.

He wants you to marry.

- Marriage...?!

Sh*t!

Why are you laughing?

Is my problem a joke to you all?

Your father is finding a girl for you.

How could that be a joke?

It is very serious.

He is making me go mad!

We had so many dreams.

Everyone of ours is a love marriage.

But he is a disgrace to our gang.

Every gang will have a traitor like you.

Why don't you understand my problems?

Everyone has problems.

Don't they have problems?

Don't i have problems?

Doesn't she have problems?

Aren't we married?

- A girl on your right is gazing at you.

Don't turn.

Why are you smiling at me?

Trying to flatter me? Get lost.

You won't come up in life.

You shout at every girl you see.

And say that you want true love.

Insult to our gang.

Marry the girl your father has chosen.

Mark my words.

One is my career.

I can't do a job where my job is only to sign.

Two is my marriage.

I won't accept any girl as

my life partner unless i like her.

When did the film "hello brother"

was released?

Why?

- He has been saying this since then.

I asked you for a loan

to start a business.

You said you've good reach.

What did you do?

You asked for rs. 2.5 millions

not rs. 25. i need time.

Got it. Everything needs time.

Atleast he is trying. But you...?

Forget about trapping a girl.

Had you ever ogled at any girl?

I don't want to trap a girl.

I'm want to fall in love.

I know about my father very well.

He goes to about 10 shops

to get me a pair of shoes.

He would take a year

to select a girl for me.

But before that i will choose a girl.

Stand by your word.

We will do the rest.

We will somehow find your dream girl.

Hey, girls...!

I drea.m.

Where can we find a telugu juliet?

Let's find her & unite them...

be it any caste, i don't care...

she must be good looking...

be it any religion, i don't care...

she must have a good heart...

a movie star...

or a tennis star...

who do you like?

I drea.m.

Isn't the girl in red sari beautiful?

But her husband must agree...

there goes the college topper girl...

i don't need a mobile library...

here is the cell phone beauty...

- she is always engaged...

look at the tv anchor...

i hate their silly slang language...

she is a billionaire's daughter...

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