The Journey Page #6

Ah Choo, I'm flying with you.

You ready?

All set.

Rise, bow, let's go.

Mr Ox, I dare you to go a bit higher.

Why not? Go ahead.

Here we go.

Bugger.

What has happened?

Don't move.

Be careful.

How did this happen?

Dad!

Throw the rope down!

Throw down the rope!

Where's the rope?

Stop moving!

Where's the rope?

Where did you put it?

Throw down the rope!

What's wrong with you.

Where the hell is the rope?

Class monitor!

You alright?

Fine, I'm fine.

I'm fine too.

It's all your fault, why took us so high?

You wanted it as well right?

Mr Doggie, Mr Ox!

You alright, Mr Doggie?

You OK? Have you been hurt?

Fine, I'm fine.

Are you alright?

Try to stay calm, and stay really still.

Dad!

We're fine, right?

Luckily we're OK.

Mr Ox, you're stuck time time.

Uncle, your daughter is

really good at painting.

It looks so real.

It's hot, dad.

Still laughing at us?

It's all your fault.

Thrown down the whole roll of rope.

Luckily that safety belt saved us.

If not we'll be dead by now.

Your white son-in-law

bought us fruits too.

With all those bought

by Auntie Choo yesterday.

We can start a fruit stall business.

What's better than buying fruit,

they can't be buying nasi lemak right?

There are many choices other than fruit.

- Grandpa.

- Grandpa.

I've told you not to keep coming here.

Both of you too, you've

been here for so many days.

There are many things to

prepare for the wedding ceremony.

Go home first.

How long since you last saw them?

For years, actually.

I did write them a letter recently.

Asking if the three of us can make amends.

Are they doing well?

They're OK.

Each of them is busy with their own lives.

I think I would like

to invite them to the wedding.

I thought you didn't want to see them.

It's true.

I didn't want to see them.

But people change.

I mean.

Hey, look at me.

I can use chopsticks now better

than I can use a knife and fork.

I don't know, Something has shifted

from me in the past few weeks.

I feel like I can

appreciate new perspectives.

Than I previously understand.

Like Chinese culture is

not just about tradition.

It's something that is

inherently born from love.

The bond between a children

and the parent,...

...is something that can never be broken.

When did you learn how to compromise?

Ok fine, I admit it.

I'm willing to compromise,

but just this once.

Hey wait.

Look, see there's a different pair

for every stage of the baby's life.

When did you buy them?

I bought them when I

realized that I was ready.

You know, I told you before that I

didn't think I was ready to be a father.

Now I can't think of

anything that I was rather be.

Alright, I'm not supposed to be in here.

I'm off to bed.

Good night.

Dad, it looks like you've won.

I'm fine, really, I am.

Bee, do you want to eat something first?

You won't have time to eat later.

No.

I won't look good if I eat too much.

You have good appetite lately.

Look at your big tummy.

It's all right, I'll tighten it.

You will surely look good.

Auntie Gao, can you tighten

it a bit more please?

- Tighter?

- A bit more.

You'll feel hard to breath.

Uncle Chuan, congratulations!

You look handsome today.

I have to dress myself up too.

Let it protrude.

Your health is more important.

You know all about it, dad?

Talking about English.

I can understand a little too

You're still wearing heels?

Change it please.

I feel like a China Doll.

China Doll?

You look like a Raggedy Ann!

At least I'm not looking

like a Chinese vampire.

Vampire?

Who do you think looks better

dressed for a Chinese wedding?

Both of you look good.

But it'll be even better

if you can speak Chinese.

Chinese?

Ok, what is "how are you"?

"Ni Hao Ma".

No! It's "Ni Hao Ma".

"Ni Hao Ma".

Brilliant.

Congratulations!

Hey old man, you have to say it this way.

The marriage of persons...

...will be blessed with good

fortune and many grandchildren.

Thank you, fatty.

Dong, are you feeling better?

Way better, just not

able to move around freely.

Good, look at our Mr Doggie.

His hand has been

plaster casted for months.

You're Uncle Doggie?

If you sought for my

blessing before you took off.

You'll be perfectly fine

even if you fly to Holland.

Here comes the wife of class monitor.

Why is she here?

It's strictly taboo

for Uncle Chuan.

I invited them.

Isn't this violating

the taboo you believed in?

Sometimes it does,

but at times it doesn't.

No taboo.

All right then.

Uncle Ox.

Good boy.

Ah Chuan, congratulations!

Are you feeling better?

I'm recovered.

Congratulations.

Goh Ghee Chuan.

Khor Soon Choy.

Congratulations!

All our classmates are waiting for you.

Hello, welcome.

I speak English, you know?

Yes, I remember.

Congratulations.

Thank you, welcome.

Skinny monkey, it's been

decades we haven't met.

Long time no see.

How are you?

I'm fine.

Mr Ox, here comes your Fatimah.

You idiot!

Hello, Fatimah.

Congratulations!

You look handsome today.

You look pretty too.

Come on.

Jenny, today is not about our past.

Is about our son.

Agreed.

Can't we get along, just for his sake?

But only just for today.

Ok.

Look at you two.

This was your idea, wasn't it?

My darling, I'm so so happy to see you.

It's been such a long time.

I know.

Benjamin, good to see you.

I hope you haven't

got a bun in the oven.

Well, yes, we'll talk later.

This is my

father-in-law.

Mother and father.

"Ni Ma Hao" (Your mum's ok?)

"Ma Ni Hao" (Hi mum).

No, just "Ni Hao Ma"?

I know.

How are you?

How are you?

Very pleased to meet you.

Come, we've got years to learn Chinese.

Come on, bring the bowl.

What's taking Mr Goat so long?

Mr Goat?

He's dead...

- Since when?

- It was a long time ago.

- Hello, everebody! I'm here.

- Mr Goat?

Skinny Monkey, you just like to fib.

All the old classmates are here.

Please come up to the

stage and take a group photo.

Ok, I'll call the roll.

Rat.

Ox.

Tiger.

Rabbit.

Dragon.

Dragon.

I'm here.

Ah Lim?

I thought you said he's dead?

You again? You skinny monkey.

Snake.

I don't want to be a

snake, I want to be a cat.

Horse.

Goat.

Monkey.

Rooster.

Dog.

Pig.

Where's the pig?

The pig is your grandpa.

You look just like him when he was young.

Come on, you sit here.

Take your grandpa's seat.

Who's gonna take the

class teacher's seat?

Ben, come.

He's born on snake year.

Finally we've completed

the 12 zodiac.

Alright boys and girls.

Smile.

One.

Two.

Cheese!

Beautiful!

Dad.

Your daughter...

...is getting married today...

...I thought we may not get a chance...

...to share any joyful moments anymore...

...I missed the good old days.

These memories were the

happiest time of my life.

But you never tell us..

..how much you love me.

I still remember,...

...when mum passed away,...

...you held me so tightly but said nothing.

Only now...

...I realized it was you who sent the

tuition fee to me when I was in England.

Our lives have been lived apart.

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