Ilo Ilo Page #3

Move those chairs.

Move it. Come on.

Fried chicken again?

Don't you like it?

Don't blow the candles yet.

Terry, help us take a family photo.

Isn't Auntie Terry taking a photo with us?

Who's taking the picture then?

- Pass me the camera.

- Then I'll take one with her.

Let her stand here.

Come here.

One more...

Mummy will take one with you.

Blow out the candles.

Look here. 1, 2, 3.

What about my present?

Present.

Here's a red packet.

I'll bank it in for you.

It's the same every year.

Of course.

Is it good?

What's that?

This is for you, open it.

Like it?

You can only keep them in the balcony.

I don't want them running about.

Okay, take it to the balcony.

I'll help you.

Careful with your arm.

Let Auntie do it.

He dropped one into his mouth...

...gulp it down with a full glass of water...

...and soon fell into a deep sleep.

David.

When he woke up the next morning...

...everyone seems to have

disappeared from the house.

Mummy, daddy, even his pet dog, Bobby.

He searched all around.

Upstairs, downstairs, everywhere.

Jiale.

Lim Jiale!

What are you doing?

Hand it to me now.

Stay away from the windows. Move over.

So you want to be a bookie

when you grow up?

What do you want?

Get your parents down now.

My parents are busy.

Then I'll ask the principal to expel you.

Since you're so smart, you won't

need school anyway.

Hand it over!

Hand me the book.

I'll give you four winning digits.

I don't believe you.

Look, 0238 was drawn multiple times.

Practically once every two months.

I'm going to stop after this month.

The old woman is getting suspicious.

Sleeping pills.

Are you trying to kill her?

Of course not.

That's the only way I can get out.

You must be careful too.

You don't want to be sent home now.

Not in these difficult times.

Why are you all dressed up?

Why not?

Where did you go?

You're so nosy.

Let me listen to it.

Do you like it?

Nope.You can have it back.

You don't like it? It's such a nice song.

Mummy

Wait a minute.

Can you come to my room?

Let me finish frying the fish.

Now...

...please.

Close the door.

Tell me truthfully.

Yes, Ma'am.

Have you been smoking?

No, Ma'am.

Why did I find a cigarette in the toilet?

I didn't smoke, Ma'am.

Come on, Terry. I've been very kind.

I've been turning a blind eye.

I know you've been touching my makeup

Sorry, Ma'am.

You've the money for cigarettes, right?

If you admit, I can still forgive you.

I swear I'm telling you the truth.

I'm not lying to you.

What's the matter?

Mummy and Auntie are arguing in there.

What's the problem?

Ask her.

What happened?

Our maid was smoking in the toilet.

Look.

It's a misunderstanding.

What's this then?

Terry, leave us.

What are you doing?

The cigarette is mine, alright?

Didn't you quit after we got married?

So the stairway cigarette butts are yours?

Yes.

You made me lose face.

I don't want to speak to you.

Sit down.

Your father never smokes in the toilet.

Were you the one?

Where are the cigarettes?

You hid it under my bed?

Do you want your mummy to fire me?

Stupid boy.

Are there not enough

problems in your family?

I lost a lot of money.

I lost money on stocks.

When did you start dabbling in stocks?

How much did you lose?

It's okay, I'd rather not know.

How much?

Over a hundred thousand.

What were you thinking?

Get out.

I said get out!

Ah Boy's birth date...

...won a small prize at the lottery.

Terry, let Ah Boy eat first.

I'm heading out.

Is it a boy or girl?

It should be a girl.

Good.

I have enough of boys at home.

What did the doctor say?

It's just a routine scanning.

What's this?

Nothing.

Are you really that busy?

I'll take you home.

Jiale, here.

Terry, take this. Just follow us and pray.

That's for Grandpa.

You can only have it later.

Grandpa isn't that petty.

Please, Grandpa.

I've given you my pet chicken.

Please help my teacher strike the lottery.

Ma'am.

Hurry UP-

What's wrong?

That's the problem with old cars.

Boy, get down and help push.

Careful.

Push.

Why isn't the car moving?

Use more strength.

Wait a minute.

Terry, do you drive?

Yes, Sir.

You drive.

Leng, get in the car.

...8-8-6-8

The second prize is...

...7-7-5-1

And now for the first prize...

...0-7.

-3-8

Do you feel life is getting tougher?

The economy is in a crisis...

...the government isn't helping,

and your family doesn't understand.

This is the worst crisis we are

experiencing in 10 years.

But what is a crisis?

When the situation gets dire...

...that's when the most opportunities emerge.

To those who are here, I'm sorry.

Because there is nothing

I can do to help you.

Why?

Because only YOU can help yourselves!

My parents passed away when I was 10.

From young I learnt to support myself.

I started my own business at 18...

...and made my first million at 21.

But one misstep caused me everything.

When I was 30, I became bankrupt.

My wife and son left me.

But I didn't give up. I was undefeated.

Because I believe hope is within yourself.

If I can do it, so can you.

Madam, please stand.

You are shouldering a huge burden.

You are not one, but two.

Do you feel you're under

immense pressure?

I can tell you are very troubled.

But always remember.

Hope is within yourself.

Repeat after me.

Hope is within yourself...

Say it louder.

Hope is within yourself.

Stand up.

Hope is within yourself.

My maid saw your maid at Lucky Plaza.

So what?

Your Auntie was working as a hairdresser.

She must really love money.

Why would she need the extra money?

Doesn't your mother feed her?

Don't insult my Auntie Terry.

You think your Auntie Terry really loves you?

She only loves you because

your mother pays her.

She is just a maid. Idiot!

Good afternoon, Chuan Shipping.

Mrs Lim?

Oh, Mrs Lim Hwee Leng.

Hold on.

She's very busy at the moment.

She can't take this call.

Would you like to leave a message?

Hello?

Mr Lim? Sir isn't home.

Where's the boy?

Mrs Davie, here.

And you are?

Teresa.

Where are the parents?

I need to speak to the parents.

Sir and Ma'am are not free. They are working.

Why did you ask the maid to come?

I didn't, she...

- Mrs...

- Davie.

Mrs Davie, can you please

tell me what happened?

This boy...

...I'm sorry, what's his name?

Lim Jiale.

This boy, Lim Jiale...

...actually beat up his classmate in the toilet.

That boy is now in hospital.

Thank God he's alright.

L've just managed to convince his parents...

...to not call the police.

But we have to expel him from our school.

Ma'am, you cannot expel him.

My boy is just 10 years old.

He's a very naughty boy...

...but he's actually very smart.

He has the worst discipline

record in our school.

Mrs Davie, please.

Jiale, say sorry.

Sorry'

It's not about apologising to me.

But I have to show the parents

that I'm doing something.

Ma'am, please don't expel my boy.

Terry, what are you doing?

That's his mother.

Good, finally you're here.

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