Owl And The Sparrow Page #2

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They look peaceful,

but they'll rip off your head.

What about pigs?

Farm pigs are harmless.

But wild piggs ame vicious.

Don't you have to go to school?

No.

You're wearing a school uniform.

I have to for my work.

Don't you have more flowers to sell?

I have a lot of work to do.

Alright.

Down, boy.

Have a seat.

Don't be scared.

He won't bite.

You're not married?

You ask a lot of questions.

I'm sorry.

I was planning on

getting married last month.

To the woman in the photo?

Yeah.

Her name's Phuong.

I don't like Phuong's.

Phuong's are all liars.

I have a friend name Phuong.

She always steals money

from her mom's purse.

My Phuong...

...is not a liar.

She just changed her mind.

She'll change it back.

Women change their minds

all the time.

Eat up.

Not hungry?

- Your monkey's crazy.

- Oh, yeah?

My two cousins at the hotel

talk about you all the time.

Lan, the flight attendant...

...always coming. always going.

Your cousins anre sweet girls.

They say you work for the city?

At the office, I process papers.

It's okay, I guess.

I send money to

my mother every month.

The oldest son has to

take care of the family.

Do youu have family in Saigon?

My parents live in Nha Trang.

Your perfume smells so good to me.

What I mean is...

...you're so pretty.

Prettier than my cousins told me.

I'm having a good time

sitting with you.

I hear you do magic?

Magic...

I do it for fun at birthday parties.

At friends' weddings too.

Just one moment.

Please pick a card.

Don't let me see it.

Put it back in the deck.

Is it this ome?

Sorry, I have to go the ladies room.

... the number you have dialed

is not in service...

You didn't say goodbye.

I'm sorry.

I'm not good at this.

You're not attracted to me.

I understand.

No...

...you're a nice guy.

You have a nice job.

There's somebody else, right?

That's okay.

You don't have to tell me.

There will be some girl...

...you'll make very happy.

Goodnight.

How was your date tonight?

How do you know I was on a date?

I cam smell your perfume.

WeIl, I'm sitting here

alome at midnight.

I know a man who's really nice.

I know for a fact

he's not married.

But...

He's just a little strange.

I'm not what men want.

You're pretty. You have a job.

What man doesn't want that?

I'm difficult to understand.

Anyway, I'm leaving soon.

You're leaving?

For work.

I fly to Hanoi on friday.

What time?

Three p.m.

...seventy two minus

five times sixty...

What are you doing?

That's 4.020 mimutes

till you leave.

I bet you can find someone before then.

You want to bet me?

Do you have a place to sleep tonight?

Sure. Next to the river.

You sleep by the river?

Sometimes.

You don't have friends in the city?

Any family?

How much money do you pay for this room?

The company pays.

They pay for you to stay here?

There's toothpaste on the sink.

Go rinse your mouth.

I'll sIeep on the floor.

You'll sleep on the bed

like normal people.

I'm used to the floor.

It's good for the back.

Thuy, I want to help you.

You deserve better things.

Everyone deserves a real bed.

You can sleep here

anytime you want.

It's time for bed.

Thank youu, miss Lam.

For what?

You're kind to me.

A lot of people in the city

aren't so kind.

You have a good heart.

That's the most important thing.

Now close your eyes.

Dream something nice.

I don't know what I'll do

when you're gone.

First it was Phuongg...

...now it's youur turm.

Everyone leaves.

Do you understand

what I'm telling you?

They want to take you away from me.

Thuy!

What are you doing!?

I'm sorry.

You have to respect

my things!

I just wanted to see...

See what!?

...how it feels to be a grown up.

You don't want to be

like ne.

But you're pretty.

You're just a littIe girl.

You should stay that way

as long as you can.

Is it good?

I have a gift.

I've never been on a plane.

Most people haven't.

What's your job like?

I make sure everyone has

their seatbelts on.

I serve them drinks...

I try not to spill their drinks

on them.

Do you make a lot of money?

You ask a lot of questions.

That's what Mr. Hai says.

Who's Mr. Hai?

He works at the zoo.

Do you like animals?

Of course.

What's your favorite?

I like...giraffes.

No, wait. Sparrows...

Mr. Hai is like an owl.

He's very wise.

How do you know he's wise?

He can talk to the animals.

An owl and a sparrow.

Good afternoon.

Can I help you?

Please...

My niece is lost in the city somewhere.

I thought she might end up here.

Here she is.

No. Not this girl.

Are you sure?

Can you take a good look?

I'm sure.

But you must know...

...there are five other

orphanages in the city.

If she shows up here...

Please call this number.

Bamboo blinds?

That's right. The finest quality.

Thank you, ma'am.

I was wondering if I'd see

you around.

I've beem worling.

I've been working.

How's the flower business.

Better tham postcards.

He'd have more space

to play in the jungle.

I've raised this elephant

since he has a baby.

I know everything he does.

This is his home.

But now the city wants to

sell him to a zoo in ndia.

They can do that to.

They can do that to him?

They can do whatever they want.

The city owns the zoo.

They could sell all the

animals here.

They could build a golf course.

We're just little people,

you and me.

What if you paid them?

Could you keep the elephant.

Do you know how much

an elephant costs?

You have a Iot of spirit.

Do you like tigers?

Sure, I like tigers.

See? Tigers are my friends.

But what I really want

is a girlfriend.

I'm so lonely inside.

Wait! You're moving too fast

You dom't have to be

afraid of mme.

- What are you doing in there?

- Nothing.

I have to buy food

for the elephants.

I could use your help.

I can pay you a Little.

Hop on.

Put this on.

Air pollution kills more

than 20,000 people a year.

- Here we are.

- Hello there.

Only little bananas for the elephants.

Do they have to be ripe?

Not too ripe, so they

don't go bad.

Why are we stopping here?

I'm sure she has a new boyfriend.

I can feel it.

Who are you talking about?

Hold on a second.

Let me buy your roses.

I need you to give her

these roses for me.

No! I won't do it!

Help me out here.

I can't do that.

Why won't help me?

She's no good.

She broke your heart once.

She'll do it again.

I know how women are.

Just help me this once.

- Find out if she has a new boyfriend.

- How do I do that?

See how she looks when

you give her these.

Does she smile?

Does she look sad?

You said you know how

women are.

Remember. Don't tell her

it's from me.

This is the newest model.

Lots of features.

It does video and pictures.

- You have others?

- Of course.

This one's e eu newer.

Sharp pictures and video...

How much?

Only 5.9 million dong.

- Too much.

- I can lower it.

Hold on. Wait!

I'm not buying flowers!

Go sell them somewhere else.

I'm not selling.

You're here to buy a phone?

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