Gin gwai

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Some people say this world is ugly

yet it is beautiful

at the same time.

I don't know if they are right,

but

I'm about to see the world

with fresh eyes.

Wong Kar Mun, I'm giving you

a local anesthetic now.

The operation will take

about 2 hours.

Are you ready?

Who's that?

Quiet! We don't want

to alarm the nurses.

I am in the bed next to yours.

I heard that you just had

an eye operation.

I've had many operations here.

I know the whole hospital.

They are all nice to me.

How old are you?

Why so many operations?

I'm 11. I should have been

in junior high by now,

but my mother says

I have a brain tumor

which affects my nerves...

That's why I pass out all the time.

They have to remove it.

But it's so large and dangerous

they have to operate many times.

So I skipped school last year

and stayed here ever since.

You're so young, yet so brave!

Once you can see again,

I'll take you out to play.

The world is really beautiful.

Wong Kar Mun, when I remove

the bandages from your eyes,

it might hurt a little at first.

If it hurts too much, let me know.

We can always do it tomorrow.

Now, let's try.

Open your eyes slowly.

Hey, don't force yourself

if it hurts.

It hurts!

Is it too painful?

Dr Lo, she must be in a lot of pain!

She hasn't cried out

in pain ever since she was a kid!

Grandma, let Dr Lo do his job.

Please don't worry about it.

Very few patients experience

immediate success

It takes time...

...for the eye and brain

to work together.

Come on!

Ying Ying.

Ying Ying.

Hi, can you see now?

I'm Ying Ying.

Can you really see me?

I think I can see. I'm not sure.

Great! You can see!

Nurse, she can see!

Nurse,

her eyes are working!

She sees me! Come quick!

Grandma!

The hospital called!

What?

Mun can see!

Really?

Let's go to the hospital now!

Are you going to discharge me now?

Not so soon.

Every cornea recipient starts

off near-sighted...

by as much as 1,000 degrees.

Only when your eye muscles

are able to adapt,

will this falls to about

200 degrees.

When will she have perfect

eyesight then?

No one has perfect eyesight.

Most people are near-sighted

by about 100 degrees.

Does that mean...

...she will need to wear glasses?

That won't be necessary

All she needs for the moment

is a pair of sunglasses.

Mun, get some rest.

If everything goes well,

you can be released early.

You can take off your

sunglasses now.

Try to get used to the

light gradually.

If you feel pain,

or if your eyes start watering,

then you should close your eyes,

and let your eyes rest.

Here, I'll help you onto bed.

Nurse.

Is there a mirror

in every washroom?

I'll take you there.

Here.

Slowly.

Take your time and call me

if you need anything.

Who's that?

Ying Ying, is that you?

Why are you so quiet?

I'm having another operation

tomorrow.

You promised to take me out

once I can see.

You promised to take me out...

...once I can see

We'll go out and have fun...

...after your operation.

Did they say you can leave

the hospital already?

Not yet!

But even if I do, I can always

drop by for a visit.

Let's take a picture together.

Let's do it outside! Alright.

Let's go... But where?

Let's go that way!

What's this?

A camera.

Camera?

Now, look this way.

Ok.

Ready... 1, 2, 3!

Madam, are you alright?

Hello...

I'm freezing...

Send this one to Block C.

We have a full-house in Block B.

Nurse...

did the old lady pass away?

Yes, we've taken her away.

But last night...

I saw someone drop by to visit her.

They even went out together.

Are you sure?

We don't allow any visitors

here at night.

Where's Ying Ying?

She went for an operation

this morning.

Dr. Lo preferred that

you stay for two more days...

but because I'll be away on flight

duty for two weeks.

No one will be able

to pick you up then.

It was easier to have you

discharged now.

This way

you and grandma can spend more

time together.

My... it's already 3 p.m.!

Hope this place is easy to find...

...hope we won't be too late

We're only 10 minutes late

for our appointment.

I have to leave for work soon.

I'm sorry.

Dr. Lo just stepped out

for a few minutes.

Ok.

There he is.

Is my 3 o'clock here?

Yes, they are.

Mun, let's go.

Let me introduce you

to the nature of my work.

From now on,

I am Ms Wong Kar Mun's

psychotherapist.

Since Ms Wong lost her sight

at the age of two,

her visual vocabulary

is extremely limited,

and she has probably forgotten

most of that.

Lets' say.

Ms Wong, could you please

remove your glasses?

And let your eyes get used

to the light.

Can you tell me what's in my hand?

You'll recognize that

it's a stapler...

...once you touch it.

Because all your previous

knowledge of objects

were based on touch, not on sight.

Now you are no longer blind.

My job is

help you re-establish

how to use your eyes...

and understand what you see.

Actually, I'm not too worried

about that aspect.

What concerns me is your

psychological state.

After regaining sight...

many patients end up feeling

alienated and fearful.

Dr. Lo,

is the other Dr Lo a relative

of yours?

You mean Dr C.T. Lo?

Yes, he's my uncle.

So... what time do you finish

work today?

Ms Wong is my last patient

for the day.

Well... you see, I need to catch

my flight

Can I trouble you to send

Mun home after this?

I see, of course.

After all, starting from today...

I need to take Ms Wong outdoors

for her training anyway.

OK:

You can go ahead.

I'm fine by myself.

I'm used to it.

That's you as a little girl.

Your father filmed this

a long time ago...

so that you could see it

if your eyes ever healed.

He stopped filming after

he divorced your mother.

That was 7 or 8 years ago.

Grandma...

Is it true when Dad comes back,

he'll take us to Vancouver?

I know you don't want to go,

but life in Vancouver moves

at a slower pace.

It will be better for you.

I can't even read Chinese

how will I learn English?

Grandma,

I don't want to rely

on others forever.

I want to learn to write

and find a job in Hong Kong.

I want to be independent.

Your father would worry about

you going to work.

I have to do the dishes

I'll leave you to watch this alone

Can I help you?

Have you seen my report card?

No.

Do your live around here?

Mun, who's that?

It's a little boy, Grandma.

Did a report card ever turn up

on our balcony?

That kid is teasing you.

Just ignore him.

Kid, what are you eating?

I'm very hungry.

What's your problem?

Everyone we have two pieces

of good news today.

First...

Ms Tone Deaf had a successful

operation!

And second, for our Christmas

charity concert...

We'll be performing with Vanessa Mae!

Mr. Cheng why haven't I received

the practice schedule?

Mun, you know, after all...

we're an organization for the blind.

You're always welcome to come

to practice...

but perhaps you should do something

else for the performance,

such as coordination,

or taking care of our members.

I can even arrange for you

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