Rigor Mortis

I left the village when I was thirteen.

I became a leading actor at sixteen.

I was once very successful.

But if you ask me again,

I did it all just to get by.

I never imagined I would end up

in this sh*t hole...

...at this point in my life.

Many people say the film world is ridiculous.

However, life is even more ridiculous.

I once said, if I lose my memory one day.

Someone will have to teach me how to smile again.

Smiling is tiring.

I'm very tired.

And I don't want to go on.

Hey, let me help you.

I was having lunch,

and completely lost track of time.

You're the one they call Uncle Yin?

Well, most of the time they just call me Gramps.

But those who have been here for

a while call me 'Uncle Yin'.

It's just a name. It's whatever.

Uncle Yin, are you the only security guard here?

There's no one but me.

I know everyone and everybody here.

Family backgrounds,

even when they take out the trash and stuff.

It's a safe neighborhood, don't you worry.

Come on in.

It's not too bad in here.

No one's lived here for a while.

It just needs to be tidied up and

it will be as good as new.

Uncle Yin.

What is this? That's really not necessary.

Please take it.

It will be.

I only opened the door for you.

I was just doing my job.

You're too kind.

Most people leave this place and move up,

never the other way around.

But I've never seen someone famous move in here.

Well, since you are moving into a new place...

it is important to perform the rituals.

You know, just to say hi.

Put your stuff down...

Here, take this. It's just a polite gesture.

Shall we?

Calm down now...

Nothing crazy, alright? Show respect.

Don't do anything crazy now.

With respect...

I'll leave you alone now.

What time is it, Mr. Fox?

It's twelve now Daddy.

Mommy wants me to go to sleep.

When are you coming back?

Today, she made me wash off the watch you drew.

I haven't seen you for days...

When are you coming back to draw me another one?

Don't forget your blanket.

Lights out...

...who are you talking to?

Hear my prayer... do no evil...

get out you devils...

Everything's alright now.

Let him be. He needs to be alone.

Let's go.

Get some rest then.

Off you go, everyone...

Everything's good now.

You should all go home and get ready for dinner.

What time is it, Mr. Fox?

It's twelve now Daddy.

Mommy wants me to go to sleep.

When are you coming back?

Today, she made me wash off the watch you drew.

When are you coming back to draw me another one?

Don't forget your blanket.

Lights out...

Pardon me, pardon me... Good luck to you...

You don't have to thank me.

I'm sorry for eating your chicken.

I'm sorry... I'm sorry...

I'm sorry, I'm sorry...

I beg your pardon, sorry to be a bother...

Good luck to you...

you need to watch out for yourself...

He's been here for an hour nursing that one beer.

He's probably waiting for you.

Why are you so late?

It's going to be busy as hell in a minute.

So? We never have that much customers anyways.

I know exactly who sits where and who orders what.

Ping always has the steamed

meat with preserved vegetables

and a double order of

the house special glutinous rice.

Old Chung and Jill have

the stir fried fish with noodles,

vegetables, and some of our rice with extra oil.

Wing Ping will have

the steamed fish with scallions, less oil,

and some pork with

a double order of glutinous rice.

Yung, Keung and Kit always have

the Soup of the Day along with our rice,

and salty fish with vegetables to eat here.

Auntie Lai, a bowl of white rice with

the Soup of the Day; but to go.

Auntie Lai passed away last month.

So? She still needs to eat, doesn't she?

We prepare exactly 28 bowls of

glutinous rice every day.

Who is this order for?

I'll cook these myself. On the house.

If it wasn't for Brother Yau's generosity,

you would be charged double for that!

House special kale and fried ribs.

Two bowls of congee! Split two ways.

Auntie Mui.

Wait a minute. I'll be right there.

Auntie Lai, you should be on your way now

after you have had a good meal.

You should eat while it's hot.

Why do you have your food split two ways?

I have diabetes,

and I can't eat salt. Doctor's orders.

Yau is very kind.

He makes two portions for me.

One half is regular. The other is low sodium.

So it's good for both my husband and I.

- Is the steamed rice ready?

- F*** off.

He's not as kind as Auntie Mui though.

She's an angel.

She helps out by sewing everyone's clothes.

She takes care of the kids in the building.

Cooks and helps with groceries too.

Listen to all those sweet words.

What is it you need this time?

Can you alter the waist a bit?

Yes, of course.

But please don't let Uncle Tung know.

Last time he found out,

he was telling me off the whole way home.

Have to get back to work.

I don't want to piss my boss off.

Are you good with sewing?

Not really.

I have nothing else to do. So...

I look for something to do.

Just trying to help where I can.

Do you have clothes that need repairing?

Well...

I have some old film costumes

from my movies.

I've kept them for years.

It's a pity how damaged

they have become over the years.

I can help you...

so you can keep them in better condition.

So... how long are you planning to stay here?

Why do you ask?

Nothing really.

I'm sorry for being nosy.

Have you noticed anything

in apartment 2442?

It's been vacant for so long.

You know what I mean, don't you?

I don't believe in those things.

It's probably for the best you don't.

Is this meant to be worn by humans?

Why does a pig need to wear clothes?

Stop moving or I'll prick you!

Have you seen those pig feet of hers?

She's so f***ing fat.

Just you wait and see.

Yau's place is going to close down.

That fat pig eats everything!

Gosh... that mouth of yours!

You know what I think. It's a conspiracy.

Yau and that fat pig want us to

end up fatter than her!

Her squinty little pig eyes.

Old man, they don't charge us for it, you know.

That's the point! Free food and large portions.

How is that not a conspiracy?

I'm telling you.

Someday, I'm going to kill them with

a f***ing nuclear bomb.

Ouch! That hurts!

F***ing parents, letting their kids out

at this time of the night.

Your glutinous rice is amazing.

So, where does that get me?

You make the best in town.

What more do you want?

My great-great grandfather

started carrying glutinous rice,

with him way back in the old days.

You probably know that it's

not just used for cooking, right?

What else? For hunting Vampires?

Oh? So you know that Vampires

are afraid of glutinous rice? Eh?

In the old days, all successful Vampire Hunters,

had special relationships with

the best rice shops.

They get discounts for

the glutinous rice they needed.

Rice was really worth something back then.

Vampire hunters carried glutinous rice

with them at all times.

This relationship was passed down

from generation to generation.

And subsequently to me.

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