Fallen Angels Page #3

Perhaps it's because

my mum was Russian.

Dad speaks in a Taiwanese

dialect...

...which no on can understand...

...because of his strong

Russian accent.

Hello? Chungking Mansions.

Who's speaking? Blondie?

On June 22nd, 1995...

...the Italian team Sampdoria

came to play in Hong Kong.

I took Charlie to the match.

She's a fan of Ruud Gullit.

She was ecstatic that night.

She insisted in staying on

after the game.

It's not right

What was the point of playing?

They had the better team.

Our boys were outclassed

There's no miracles in this

world. Fat chance

Do you know why I came?

I was actually hoping

for a miracle.

Johnny's a great fan of Gullit.

I thought he would come.

He wouldn't have had time.

He's getting married tomorrow.

Guess why I was

yelling and waving...

...and acting crazy earlier?

I hoped he'd see me on TV.

He promised me he'd come

So why didn't he?

I realise that she still misses

Johnny, but it hurts me.

But I'm an optimistic person.

It's said...

...nothing remains the same forever.

But will it apply

to Johnny and Charlie?

Time will tell. I suppose.

Perhaps I'm being

a bit too optimistic.

A few days later, I invited

her to another match.

She didn't turn up.

I really thought she'd soon

get over Johnny.

How wrong could I have been?

It was me she got over.

I stayed on after the match.

As the stadium lights dimmed.

I redlised she wouldn't show.

I'm heartbroken.

Not a hope

They say 'love hurts'...

...but it's different with me.

Something strange happens.

My hair changes colour.

Just like with my first love.

I also realised how irresponsible

I had been in the past.

I shouldn't have taken over

other people's shops...

...the way I did.

Every shop

must have its own feeling.

This realisation cheered me up

and prompted me...

...to change my life.

Welcome.

Just for one.

We'll have a new menu

next time you come.

Am I keeping you?

Get a glass. Be my guest.

How's business?

What's it cost to set up

a place like this?

Hi, there.

You interested in a business?

Just wondered how much

a place like this cost.

At least a million.

When you live out of a suitcase...

...you don't need a place

ofyour own.

Things have changed, though.

Got to start planning ahead.

I had a good chat that evening.

He even offered to help me...

...if I started up my own place.

- Another beer?

- Why not?

What are you really worth?

I'd stayed away from the bar

for some time.

I couldn't bear hearing

that song.

But some things you can't

escape from.

So, after that evening,

I never went back.

Happy birthday to you

Happy birthday to you

Happy birthday to you

Happy birthday, happy birthday

Happy birthday to you

- Okay?

- Good.

How are you?

Dad's fine. No need to worry.

I know it's your birthday soon.

Sorry I can't be with you.

Is mum feeling better now?

Is your sister okay?

Doing well at school?

How was that?

Sato-san loves his family

very much.

Before his present job he

used to be a film director.

So whenever he has family

business to talk about...

...he just makes a video recording.

I'm sure his son gets great

pleasure in receiving the tapes.

I'd like to do the same...

...but who would I send

the tapes to?

I can't really send them

to myself.

Maybe I could be like

Sato-san's son...

...and imagine the happiness

he gets from the tapes.

How much for a double room?

With twin beds?

Yes...

Twin room - four fifty.

Too damned expensive.

You've got to be kidding.

Forget it

Calm down...

Stop filming

Go to bed

That's enough

Go on, get out of here

Later that night...

...I caught dad having a

sneak look at the tape.

He really enjoyed it.

My memory's not that good.

But...

...I did remember that it was

his 60th birthday.

God knows why. But he gets

great amusement watching it.

And I do know that he's happy.

Silly devil...

Working with someone

for a long time...

...you're bound to be influenced

in some way.

I know that fragrance...

...but I'm not used to smelling

it on other women.

This suits me just fine.

It's shrunk a bit, though.

I always thought the perfume

was a bit overpowering.

I smelt it on this other woman

this afternoon.

She wants to see you.

I fixed up a meeting.

Will you go?

I think you should go and

get things sorted out.

Perhaps it's not such a good idea.

Anyway, I thought you'd go.

This is for you.

I'd like...

...a packet of crisps.

Not the red pack, the yellow

They sit there together

for ages.

I wonder what they're talking about?

Meanwhile the rain keeps

bucketing down.

It's raining so heavily, how will

I get home by myself?

And just when I need

a raincoat...

...he appears at my side.

I hope the rain...

...will never stop.

I'm not coming in.

Then why walk me home?

You could've let me walk

I was going to do that anyway.

You trying to be funny?

Oh, what the hell

Just f*** off, will you?

We came to an agreement.

I never agreed anything

You insisted on seeing her, not me

What d'you want from me now?

You think I'm stupid?

Oh, get lost

You're a cheat and a liar

Give me your hand...

Why?

I've left my mark, okay?

You may forget my face, but

you won't forget my bite

I'm easily recognised, though...

...by the mole on my face.

If a woman with a mole on her

face ever comes up to you...

...it could be me.

Will you remember that?

I'll remember.

Will I remember her?

Actually, it's not important.

For her I was an oasis in

her journey through life.

I hope she soon reaches

her destination...

...and finds her soulmate

for life.

We all need a partner.

When will I find mine?

Are we still partners?

I don't know how to answer

her question.

I've come to look at partners

from a new angle.

As a business partner,

she's perfect...

...but not one you could

spend your life with.

I'm terminating

our business relationship.

Do me one last favour, will you?

I don't know why I agreed.

Probably because it's a last favour.

I want to place an advert

for my friend.

I want the front page.

The best thing about my job -

I don't have to make decisions.

Who's to die, when and where,

it's all been planned by others.

I'm a lazy person.

I like others to arrange things for me.

But I've been doing some

thinking lately.

I feel the need for change.

Whether it's right or wrong...

...I must make a decision

for myself.

'Being photographed will

shorten your life'.

Seems there's some truth in it.

One evening,

dad was taken ill.

I took him to hospital.

A little later, he passed away.

Thanks to him, all my life...

...l've always felt like

a little boy.

He was always there to

sort out my problems.

Packing his things away

that evening...

He was always there to

sort out my problems.

Packing his things away

that evening...

...I felt grown-up for the first time.

I didn't want to be grown-up...

...I just wanted dad with me.

When I left the hotel...

...I took the videotapes with me.

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