Ocean Heaven Page #2

Synopsis: The story of a father's tireless love for his autistic son. A terminally ill father's attempt to teach his autistic son the necessary life skills to survive on his own before he passes away. It is also a poignant tribute to the infinite love that parents have for their children and their unending desire to take care and look after them to their best abilities, no matter the struggle, no matter the effort.
Genre: Drama
Director(s): Xiaolu Xue
Production: EDKO Film
  3 wins & 4 nominations.
 
IMDB:
7.6
NOT RATED
Year:
2010
96 min
164 Views


If you want something, what will you do?

What will you do?

Buy.

Good boy, Dafu.

What do you use when you buy?

What do you use when you buy?

What do you use when you buy?

Money.

Right, Dafu.

Look.

What do you want?

Take a look.

What do you want to buy?

Buy.

I want to buy a refrigerator.

Come on, Xincheng. Don't force him.

Take it easy.

Eat whatever you want.

Dafu.

This is the biggest, a 1,000 Yuan note.

You can buy a lot of things.

Now tell me which is the smallest?

Dafu, which is the smallest?

Dafu, that's it.

Our Dafu is really smart.

Dafu.

If one catty of eggs is 3 yuan,

which of the notes will you use?

Eat after we finish the exercise, Dafu.

One catty of eggs costs 3 yuan,

so which of the notes will you use?

This one also works.

If you buy a fan costing 1,200 Yuan,

which of these will you use?

Is this enough, Dafu? Take a look.

What are you doing, Dafu?

Thanks a lot, Director Tang.

We've never had such good conditions before.

Relax, we'll do our best.

You're so generous.

We support each other.

- Yes, yes, yes.

- Director Tang.

You're here at the right time.

Let me introduce. This is Mr. Wei.

And this is Old Wang.

He's in charge of water

and electricity supply here.

Just ask him when you need help.

I want to take a leave this afternoon.

Why?

I have to take a leave.

Dafu.

Let's go.

Dafu.

This home takes kids diagnosed

with intellectual disabilities

and orphans sent by the police.

We seldom offer services to individual families.

Please.

Watermelon.

Dafu.

It tastes good. Go ahead.

Dafu, say thank you. Quickly.

You're welcome.

No hurry.

Don't be rude. Eat slowly.

As you can see, we basically take in children.

Otherwise, all adults with disabilities

would come here.

We wouldn't be able to afford it.

What about him. Isn't he older?

Lele came here before he was a month old.

Cerebral lesion. He's an orphan.

To be blunt, I'm dying.

Dafu will become an orphan soon.

Is it ok in that case?

Anything wrong?

Nothing's wrong.

Don't lie to me.

I can see it in your face.

Just tell me if something's the matter.

Maybe I can help a bit.

Hello, is this the care center?

Hi there.

I'd like to know if you accept autistic patients.

Yes, I know you're not in charge.

But...

Hello?

My son is very clever.

When will you be back from your business trip?

What?

Age is not a problem.

Dafu, we're home now. How do we open the door?

With the key.

Yes. You're really smart.

Where's the key?

Where's the key?

Don't repeat. Where is the key?

The key is around my neck.

- Smart boy! Go and open the door.

- Wang Xincheng.

Why didn't you tell me it's so serious?

I'm fine.

What happened?

Doctor Zhou from the People's Hospital

waited more than 2 hours here.

This medicine is for you. It's free.

It's all right.

No place will take him?

I can't believe that.

I've tried almost everywhere.

The orphanage says he's too old

and the elderly home says he's too young.

Let's go online and look.

After Dafu left Peizhi School at 16,

I wanted an institute to look after

him and give special training.

I can't do anything so I have

him stay with me every day.

How about insurance companies?

They don't take applications

for people with disabilities.

Same with state social welfare.

I've already asked.

What if we left Dafu at

the door of an orphanage?

Wouldn't they take him?

What if they don't?

And even if they do,

will they look after him all his life?

Will he live happily there?

I want to be sure of that before I die.

Old Wang, Doctor Zhou only mentioned that result.

Doctors always explain the worst-case scenario.

Tell me what 3 or 4 months means.

A healthy man like you won't die so easily.

And even if it's true,

I'll take care of Dafu for you.

You'll marry someone in a couple of years.

How could you keep on taking care of Dafu?

I won't marry.

You're the only good man in the world.

Dafu, be careful. It's too hot.

For me?

You can read it.

Dafu and I are leaving.

I've got a few things to entrust you with.

Wang Xincheng.

What do you mean?

I'd rather take him with me...

than leave him suffering alone.

So your last trip wasn't a tour?

We went to our hometown.

Dafu's a good swimmer, like his mother.

Even the Grim Reaper can't get him.

So I think there's some place

on earth for him to live.

Old Wang.

Please come quickly.

What's wrong with him?

Dafu, give me the balls.

Dafu, give me the balls.

We'll need them for a show.

Would you please stop shouting?

You're scaring him.

Give me the balls.

Don't get involved. Give me the balls.

- Dafu!

- Anyone looking for him?

Dafu!

Dafu, Dafu. Give me the balls.

Dafu, you're good.

It's about my turn.

Sorry.

Dafu.

Dafu, Dafu. Nothing, nothing.

Nothing, Dafu.

- Dafu.

- Old Wang! Are you ok? Old Wang.

What's wrong with the boy?

Is something wrong with him?

Dafu.

Is it for me?

Dafu. Wait, Dafu.

My dad and mom left when I woke up.

My grandma said they live across the sea.

But I've never seen them again.

My grandma calls me Ling.

She asked me to wear this.

Then she could hear me wherever I went.

My grandma lives there.

Dafu,

my grandma lives there.

Why are you clapping?

Why are you laughing?

What's with the laughter, Dafu?

What's so funny? Why are you laughing?

Doctor, it's not necessary.

I think. you're right.

This place isn't suitable for Dafu.

Thanks for all you did.

That's all right.

Let's go. Let's go home, Dafu.

Principal Liu?

Dafu.

It's Principal Liu.

Come.

Dafu,

you'll live here from now on.

And this is your home. Understand?

This is your home.

Dafu is smart.

Be sure to brush your teeth before you go to bed.

Thank.you, Principal Liu.

You should've come to me

for something this important.

I've heard you weren't well, so...

All right, we're entrusting Dafu to you now.

Relax. I'll do my best.

Thank you.

This institution was just set up

and the conditions aren't so good.

I don't know if Dafu can get used to it.

Principal Liu has taken care

of Dafu for 9 years.

An institution she recommends

should be the best.

You're not used to it, right?

Since Dafu's mom died,

this is the first time I

haven't needed to worry.

It's not something I'm used to.

I don't think autism is that bad.

They live in their own world

without worrying about anything.

When I left him,

Dafu didn't seem reluctant to say goodbye

As you'd know

Dafu can't express himself like others do.

I never expected Dafu would do anything for me.

I'm happy with what he has now.

It's pretty good.

And I'm relieved.

- You're finally here. Hurry!

- What happened?

He was fine in the afternoon.

But he got anxious in the evening.

The teachers tried comforting him

but that didn't help.

Dafu, what's wrong?

Dafu. Dafu.

Dafu, Dafu. What's wrong?

Dafu.

Dafu, it's fine.

We did exactly what you told us.

But he didn't let us touch him.

It's fine.

Go to sleep, Dafu,

Dad won't leave.

Dad won't leave.

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