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You must have heard
and maybe even seen
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that right here in our town,
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there is a group of folks
who have always followed their dreams
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and carry on the traditions
of the Sichuan people.
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Let's give them a warm welcome
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and get ready to feel
the power of Sichuan Opera.
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- A round of applause !
- Let's welcome them.
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TO LIVE TO SING
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One, two, three, jump !
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Sweep !
Duck down. And again.
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- Why don't you jump instead ?
- Jump ?
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- Like this.
- Jump like this ?
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I'll sweep and then you jump.
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Lift your leg.
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Lift it up.
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- Yes, like that.
- It looks stupid.
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- Do a roll then.
- How do I roll wearing armor ?
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You forgot about my costume.
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OK, then duck.
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So two times in a row.
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One, two, three, jump !
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Duck down.
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See ? Much better, right ?
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Who goes on after me ?
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Pigsy, no ?
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I'll show you.
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Careful with that.
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Beauty !
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Come on.
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Beauty. Like this.
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- Be more perverted !
- Pigsy likes beauties.
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- Beauty !
- Yeah, that's right.
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Come and play with old Pigsy !
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Butterfly Lovers, Starring Dan Dan
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I got myself a brand new robe.
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It's so bright and cool.
I look so good.
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I read a book in less than three years.
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I'm also smart !
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I am such a good son
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that I call my dad sir.
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So noble, so righteous !
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Still... in the spring,
it's too nice out to study.
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And summer...
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Please don't mess up
my eyebrows again.
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How could I ? I'm fixing them.
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Your eyes are so red.
What time did you go to bed ?
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Not that late.
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See, I knew they'd be crooked.
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Hey, niece...
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Do you have a boyfriend ?
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Don't be silly. Why would I want one ?
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What is it ?
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A louse, look.
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Ouch ! That hurts.
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Lice bite, you know.
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It's not like you've never had them.
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Remember when I picked out 88 lice
from your hair ?
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That was a long time ago.
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Hurry up. You're on next.
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Aunty...
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I need to talk to you
about something.
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What is it ?
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Let's talk after the show.
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That's the show !
Same time tomorrow.
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Thank you all for coming !
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Walk slowly.
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Take care !
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You're crying again, Grandpa Wang ?
It's just a show.
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- Same time tomorrow ?
- Yes. Take care !
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We got a lot of tips today !
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Who are they for ?
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Who do you think ?
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In my next life,
I'll be a pretty young thing too.
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Dream on.
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Dan Dan.
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Here's your 10%.
The rest is for your aunty.
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- Fold my robe.
- Do it yourself.
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- Sign here, Lao Er.
- Do it for me.
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Anything else ?
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We may as well stop.
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Shut it all down.
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I know the owner
of a bunch of hot pot restaurants.
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- Lao Wu knows him too.
- Mask changing ?
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Why are you still resisting ?
Everyone gets rich changing masks.
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Look at us, we barely get by.
What's the point ?
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What do the others say ?
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This place will be demolished
sooner or later.
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Let me think about it.
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This guy is rich.
He'd even give us benefits.
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- I got it. Go rest.
- And they pay more...
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Next !
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Anyone else ?
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Aunty ?
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Do you mind if we talk
another night ?
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Can you tell me how
to find the chief ?
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- Who are you with ?
- I'm from the opera troupe.
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Is the chief back ?
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In there.
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Hello, Chief.
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He's not in today.
How can I help you ?
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But this is a demolition notice.
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I know. And I went
to their office this morning.
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But they told me to come here
and ask for the chief.
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They are deflecting responsibility.
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The Cultural Bureau
takes care of cultural issues.
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You need to speak to them.
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But can you at least show this
to the chief ?
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The chief didn't write this,
and neither did I !
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Go back to City Planning
and ask nicely.
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But I already did !
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You have to go a few times.
That's how it works.
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And be respectful.
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Then give me the chief's number.
I'll ask him myself.
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I can't do that.
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If everyone's calling him,
how's he supposed to work ?
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But our troupe is
under your jurisdiction.
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We only deal with cultural matters.
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Xiao Liu !
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Only culture.
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If you can't help me,
then who can ?
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Miss, please leave.
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Zhao Li !
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Don't you recognize me ?
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I push my dad in a wheelchair.
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The one who cries at every show.
Remember now ?
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- Of course ! Xiao Wang.
- That's me.
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I thought you looked familiar.
What are you doing here ?
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I work here.
And you ?
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- I came to see the chief.
- The chief ? He's away till Friday.
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You know him ?
Can you look at this ?
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I don't even know who to talk to.
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Please. Could you talk to him ?
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I don't even...
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Don't worry.
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Ten days.
That's not a lot of time.
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Let me give you a piece of advice.
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Have a back-up plan just in case.
Go look at some new theater locations.
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I'll contact you
as soon as I hear something.
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So, how's Xiao Tang doing
at mask changing ?
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Better than us, of course.
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- How much does he make ?
- At least 200 a night.
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For 3 minutes of mask changing.
Plus a hot pot meal.
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Performing while people eat...
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How is that opera ?
It's more like circus tricks.
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Zhao Li ?
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Do you think our theater
will be demolished too ?
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- I haven't heard anything.
- They demolished a few houses.
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If they do,
we'll have to move again.
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What ? Move again ?
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How do you perform
without a theater ?
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If we move again, I'm done !
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The real problem is that opera
isn't cool anymore.
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If we really want a new audience,
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then we need to add something new
to our show.
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Just because you get all the tips
doesn't mean you know everything.
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It's midnight
and Dan Dan's still not back.
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Go to bed, Zhong Zhong.
No more playing.
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Hey !
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She's not a kid anymore.
She can stay out late.
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That's not what I'm worried about.
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What if she's thinking about leaving ?
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Did she say that ?
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Not really.
But what if she does ?
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We'll worry about it then.
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Come to bed.
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"Worry about it then" ?
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Are you going to play her roles ?
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She's just one person.
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We managed
when there were only four of us.
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You think the audience
comes for you ?
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- They come to see her.
- It's not like she's our daughter.
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Come to bed already.
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So what ? We still raised her.
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Hey !
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Can you talk to her
and see what's going on ?
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OK, I'll talk to her.
Let's get some sleep.
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My feet are still wet !
Let go !
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Go to sleep !
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FOR RENT
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TO BE DEMOLISHED
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Hey !
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Who are you ?
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Why are you following me ?
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Wait !
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Stop !
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Let's thank our three divas
dancing tonight !
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Is everyone having a good time ?
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Can I help you, ma'am ?
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Let's hear it !
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Would you like a table ?
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Now let's welcome our next performer.
She's only 20 years old !
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Paying customers only.
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As beautiful as a butterfly...
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From right here in town.
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Dan Dan !
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- Where are you going ?
- What do you care ?
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What are you doing
in a place like this ?
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A place like what ?
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You're not embarrassed ?
Look at your dress !
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What's wrong with my dress ?
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- I can't say anything ?
- Say what ? You have no right !
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Stop ! Where are you going ?
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Have you seen yourself ?
You look like a prostitute !
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How can you say that ?
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I'm singing, I'm working.
I wear what I want !
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You work there ?
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Don't I pay you to sing ?
You're here to embarrass me !
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How am I embarrassing you ?
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You only care
about your stupid opera !
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What about what I want to do ?
What's best for me ?
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You want me to sing opera
so I can make you money ?
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Here, take it all !
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Leave me alone.
You're not my mom !
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Have you forgotten
who raised you ?
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It's your fault, you dwarf !
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Scram !
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Zhao Li ?
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You want to leave ?
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Xiao Tang found me work.
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What kind of work ?
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Mask changing.
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You know my situation
better than anyone.
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My mom needs so much medicine.
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I have so many debts.
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I'm so worried,
sometimes I can't even sleep.
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And the kid...
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His school keeps asking
for more money.
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When do you leave ?
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What's going on ?
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What is it ?
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When will you be back ?
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Come back soon.
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Come back once your father's better.
We need you.
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Hey, what are you doing ?
I want a hug too.
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Watch your hands !
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You watch your hands.
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Come back soon.
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Don't forget us.
See you soon, OK ?
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Mom, I'll pick you up in a few days.
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We'll be waiting !
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See you soon !
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Take care !
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There goes another one.
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What will we do now ?
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What's for dinner ?
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This place is not bad, eh ?
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- How much ?
- 80 in total.
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That much ?
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Wait, don't take her money !
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Sorry, it's already paid.
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I said it was my treat. Take this.
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What did you want to talk about ?
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I wanted to apologize.
For the other night.
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I did it because I think of you
as my daughter.
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But I shouldn't have hit you.
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Niece...
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You said we should try new things
in the show.
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I thought about it, and you're right.
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But you're the only
young person left.
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Maybe when Li Ling comes back...
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She won't come back.
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Says who ?
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She said as soon
as her father gets better...
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She won't be back.
265
00:46:05,480 --> 00:46:08,880
- When she's back...
- I'm telling you, she won't be back !
266
00:46:10,200 --> 00:46:15,120
I told her that I wanted to leave.
That's why she left.
267
00:46:15,960 --> 00:46:19,960
Don't you get it ?
She will never come back.
268
00:46:27,280 --> 00:46:28,720
You want to leave too ?
269
00:47:18,000 --> 00:47:19,040
Aunty...
270
00:47:22,960 --> 00:47:25,040
I don't want to leave.
271
00:47:56,800 --> 00:47:59,240
If you stay, everything will be OK.
272
00:48:11,320 --> 00:48:14,320
Today's show:
Under the Lake
273
00:48:24,120 --> 00:48:25,800
It's pouring again.
274
00:48:27,320 --> 00:48:29,560
I guess there's no performance today.
275
00:48:30,120 --> 00:48:31,240
That's for sure.
276
00:48:32,400 --> 00:48:35,400
Lao Wu, are we performing or not ?
If not, I'm playing Mahjong.
277
00:48:35,560 --> 00:48:37,680
What's the hurry ?
It's still early.
278
00:48:38,520 --> 00:48:42,480
No show means no money.
But at least we can drink.
279
00:48:42,760 --> 00:48:44,840
Look at him,
he even put his uniform on.
280
00:48:44,960 --> 00:48:46,080
He's fast.
281
00:48:46,240 --> 00:48:47,400
The model citizen.
282
00:48:47,560 --> 00:48:52,480
The early bird gets the worm.
I'm getting ready just in case.
283
00:48:52,640 --> 00:48:54,720
You are so right.
284
00:48:54,920 --> 00:48:56,480
This rain is nothing.
285
00:48:56,600 --> 00:48:59,800
Back in the day, in my mom's troupe,
286
00:49:00,320 --> 00:49:03,000
no matter how hard it rained,
for every single show,
287
00:49:03,160 --> 00:49:04,600
the theater was packed.
288
00:49:04,760 --> 00:49:07,160
- That was ages ago.
- No, I was 19.
289
00:49:08,040 --> 00:49:09,400
In those days,
290
00:49:09,600 --> 00:49:13,680
a single ticket cost as much
as 5 kg of lard.
291
00:49:14,280 --> 00:49:15,560
The good old days.
292
00:49:15,720 --> 00:49:19,280
Back then, opera was so popular.
293
00:49:20,760 --> 00:49:22,040
What a pity, Zhao Li.
294
00:49:22,160 --> 00:49:23,760
It's just for fun.
295
00:49:24,680 --> 00:49:26,160
You still call yourself a man ?
296
00:49:26,320 --> 00:49:27,840
Our troupe was so poor.
297
00:49:28,040 --> 00:49:30,960
We didn't even have enough money
for costumes.
298
00:49:31,120 --> 00:49:34,720
We cut up linen bags
and tied them together.
299
00:49:36,360 --> 00:49:38,080
My liquor costs money !
300
00:49:38,760 --> 00:49:41,000
It's not like there's a show today.
301
00:49:41,600 --> 00:49:43,400
I can eat seeds at least.
302
00:49:43,560 --> 00:49:48,160
We used anything and everything
we could find.
303
00:49:51,880 --> 00:49:54,920
Even Grandma likes modern things.
304
00:49:55,880 --> 00:49:59,480
If this is what the audience wants,
then opera is done for.
305
00:50:00,280 --> 00:50:04,040
Speak for yourself !
I'm definitely not done yet.
306
00:50:06,440 --> 00:50:08,960
These days,
old people can do what they want.
307
00:50:09,120 --> 00:50:13,520
Look at that.
Here come some audience members.
308
00:50:13,680 --> 00:50:15,240
Let's perform for one person.
309
00:50:15,400 --> 00:50:16,480
Come in.
310
00:50:17,280 --> 00:50:18,760
What are you doing here ?
311
00:50:32,520 --> 00:50:33,920
What did he say ?
312
00:50:39,000 --> 00:50:41,280
The problem is...
313
00:50:42,480 --> 00:50:45,400
many troupes are
in the same situation as you.
314
00:50:45,560 --> 00:50:47,320
And they all ask the chief for help.
315
00:50:48,040 --> 00:50:49,360
So I was thinking...
316
00:50:49,560 --> 00:50:53,000
if I could convince him
to come and see your show...
317
00:50:53,160 --> 00:50:54,600
The chief is coming ?
318
00:50:55,440 --> 00:50:58,200
Can you try and make
the show even better ?
319
00:50:58,320 --> 00:50:59,600
Even more spectacular ?
320
00:50:59,760 --> 00:51:04,000
If he likes it,
maybe he can help you.
321
00:51:04,160 --> 00:51:05,400
Know what I mean ?
322
00:51:07,320 --> 00:51:08,800
Move your butt !
323
00:51:15,960 --> 00:51:17,600
Move it up and down.
324
00:51:19,320 --> 00:51:20,480
Twist !
325
00:51:20,640 --> 00:51:21,920
Up and down !
326
00:51:24,280 --> 00:51:25,800
Move your chest !
327
00:53:55,400 --> 00:53:57,920
- Lao Wu, where are you going ?
- Not far.
328
00:53:58,000 --> 00:53:59,560
Careful, it's slippery.
329
00:54:04,520 --> 00:54:05,560
Dan Dan !
330
00:54:07,840 --> 00:54:09,040
Are you asleep ?
331
00:54:19,960 --> 00:54:21,240
What are you doing ?
332
00:54:21,400 --> 00:54:22,560
Playing games.
333
00:54:24,440 --> 00:54:25,680
What kind of games ?
334
00:54:26,200 --> 00:54:29,160
- I don't want any.
- You're texting, aren't you ?
335
00:54:33,000 --> 00:54:35,680
- Delicious, right ?
- It's too sour.
336
00:54:37,920 --> 00:54:39,480
Thank you for earlier.
337
00:54:43,240 --> 00:54:47,520
- For what ?
- The way you cheered them up.
338
00:54:49,600 --> 00:54:50,800
One more.
339
00:54:51,120 --> 00:54:53,360
No, thanks. Really.
340
00:55:05,120 --> 00:55:06,320
Think about it.
341
00:55:07,120 --> 00:55:09,320
Only old people go to the opera.
342
00:55:09,480 --> 00:55:11,080
There is no new audience.
343
00:55:11,240 --> 00:55:14,800
We lose more people every year.
Soon there won't be anyone left.
344
00:55:15,760 --> 00:55:18,560
Even if I stay now,
what about next time ?
345
00:55:18,720 --> 00:55:22,120
- What will we do then ?
- So I should just quit ?
346
00:55:24,520 --> 00:55:25,600
Look Dan Dan,
347
00:55:25,720 --> 00:55:29,480
just because you can make some money
singing a few songs...
348
00:55:31,600 --> 00:55:34,160
Without opera,
you wouldn't even be here today.
349
00:55:36,680 --> 00:55:38,840
Besides, those places...
350
00:55:39,640 --> 00:55:42,000
You think you'll be there long ?
351
00:55:42,440 --> 00:55:44,280
I'm telling you this
for your own good.
352
00:55:44,440 --> 00:55:48,560
For my own good ?
Is that why you made me learn opera ?
353
00:55:48,680 --> 00:55:51,000
If opera's so great,
why didn't your son learn it too ?
354
00:55:57,840 --> 00:55:58,840
Lao Wu !
355
00:56:02,400 --> 00:56:04,640
- Have you seen Lao Wu ?
- Nope.
356
00:56:08,680 --> 00:56:10,600
- Have you seen Lao Wu ?
- Nope.
357
00:56:37,360 --> 00:56:38,440
Dwarf ?
358
00:57:00,760 --> 00:57:02,000
Dwarf ?
359
00:58:56,240 --> 00:58:59,080
- Can you mask change ?
- Of course.
360
00:58:59,680 --> 00:59:03,440
Then there's no problem.
You can see how good business is here.
361
00:59:03,600 --> 00:59:06,320
If you mask change here,
then you'll be worry free.
362
00:59:13,200 --> 00:59:14,400
A friend of yours ?
363
00:59:21,200 --> 00:59:22,400
Please go on.
364
00:59:27,080 --> 00:59:31,360
Lao Wu. Art must learn to adapt
to the real world.
365
00:59:31,520 --> 00:59:33,280
If it doesn't, you see...
366
00:59:35,600 --> 00:59:39,720
You're just getting home now ?
Were you out gambling again ?
367
00:59:42,520 --> 00:59:45,680
Making a fool of yourself.
368
00:59:53,560 --> 00:59:54,880
Have you lost it ?
369
01:00:00,400 --> 01:00:03,200
Go ahead ! Smash it !
370
01:00:27,600 --> 01:00:30,240
Free Show Today
371
01:00:33,920 --> 01:00:35,000
Stop there !
372
01:00:40,760 --> 01:00:42,280
They're too big.
373
01:00:43,120 --> 01:00:44,960
And they don't even match.
374
01:00:50,200 --> 01:00:51,360
What do you want ?
375
01:00:58,120 --> 01:01:01,840
Like hell I'll perform for free !
They keep all the money !
376
01:01:02,160 --> 01:01:04,640
We actors barely get enough to eat.
377
01:01:04,720 --> 01:01:08,920
And now she wants us to beg
for an audience in the street !
378
01:01:27,400 --> 01:01:28,960
What's the problem, Lao Er ?
379
01:01:32,200 --> 01:01:33,600
What's going on ?
380
01:01:34,320 --> 01:01:38,320
Why should we perform for free today ?
Who's going to pay ?
381
01:01:39,520 --> 01:01:41,640
We're all being cheated !
382
01:01:42,760 --> 01:01:43,920
I explained this.
383
01:01:45,800 --> 01:01:47,680
The chief is coming today.
384
01:01:47,840 --> 01:01:51,840
So what if the chief is coming ?
What can he do for us ?
385
01:01:52,520 --> 01:01:55,920
Will he prevent this place
from being demolished ?
386
01:01:56,040 --> 01:01:57,280
That's right.
387
01:01:57,560 --> 01:01:59,960
You thought
we wouldn't find out about this ?
388
01:02:06,720 --> 01:02:09,080
You've been lying to us all along !
389
01:02:09,440 --> 01:02:12,040
You've been using us from the start !
390
01:02:12,720 --> 01:02:16,080
And Li Ling didn't leave
because of her father.
391
01:02:16,240 --> 01:02:20,280
She just found a better job.
Have you ever told the truth ?
392
01:02:20,400 --> 01:02:22,080
What are you all yelling about ?
393
01:02:23,280 --> 01:02:25,200
This early and already fighting !
394
01:02:25,640 --> 01:02:29,400
Can't you just do your jobs ?
Aunty needs your help.
395
01:02:30,280 --> 01:02:32,200
I shouldn't need to remind you.
396
01:02:32,720 --> 01:02:36,160
And you say we're family,
yet you're barking the loudest.
397
01:02:36,320 --> 01:02:38,920
After your surgery,
who brought you food ?
398
01:02:39,560 --> 01:02:41,680
Stop playing the saint !
399
01:02:42,120 --> 01:02:43,760
You're just her puppet !
400
01:02:44,480 --> 01:02:47,400
She treats you like a cash cow
and you still defend her !
401
01:02:47,520 --> 01:02:48,840
Get off your high horse.
402
01:02:49,800 --> 01:02:52,360
You're the one
who's always talking about leaving.
403
01:02:52,520 --> 01:02:54,880
And suddenly you've changed
your tune.
404
01:02:55,000 --> 01:02:57,640
If you want to help her,
just stay here forever !
405
01:02:58,400 --> 01:03:00,800
That's right, you hypocrite.
406
01:03:01,000 --> 01:03:02,800
How dare you talk about us ?
407
01:03:24,160 --> 01:03:25,560
Then I'll stay.
408
01:03:33,400 --> 01:03:36,160
This is great news !
409
01:03:36,320 --> 01:03:38,440
Dan Dan's staying. Wonderful !
410
01:03:38,600 --> 01:03:40,680
Let's all get back to work !
411
01:03:40,800 --> 01:03:42,840
To the car ! Here we go !
412
01:04:12,680 --> 01:04:15,440
Free Modern Opera Show
413
01:04:31,960 --> 01:04:33,240
This way !
414
01:04:45,720 --> 01:04:47,600
What are you doing here ?
415
01:04:47,760 --> 01:04:48,800
What do you want ?
416
01:04:48,960 --> 01:04:51,560
- You got the notice last week.
- What notice ?
417
01:04:51,640 --> 01:04:53,920
- What are you doing ?
- Get out or I'll go crazy !
418
01:04:54,120 --> 01:04:56,160
- Go away !
- You bastards !
419
01:04:56,320 --> 01:04:58,840
Get out !
Listen carefully.
420
01:04:59,880 --> 01:05:02,320
You can have this place
over my dead body !
421
01:05:25,200 --> 01:05:26,200
The tire blew.
422
01:05:36,640 --> 01:05:37,640
It's flat.
423
01:05:58,080 --> 01:05:59,400
Reserved Seat
424
01:06:36,960 --> 01:06:39,560
Are we starting soon ?
They are going nuts.
425
01:06:39,960 --> 01:06:41,360
Is there a show or not ?
426
01:06:41,880 --> 01:06:44,120
They are going to riot soon.
427
01:06:44,880 --> 01:06:48,040
Start the show !
Hurry up and start the show !
428
01:06:48,160 --> 01:06:49,160
If not, we're leaving !
429
01:06:56,840 --> 01:06:58,720
Start or we'll leave !
430
01:06:59,720 --> 01:07:03,160
Good evening,
ladies and gentlemen.
431
01:07:05,960 --> 01:07:09,760
Frankly, I didn't expect
so many people to show up today.
432
01:07:10,520 --> 01:07:13,600
Especially since most of you
are here for the first time.
433
01:07:14,560 --> 01:07:18,960
First, I'd like to thank everyone
for coming.
434
01:07:19,520 --> 01:07:24,880
But the show might start later
than planned.
435
01:07:27,600 --> 01:07:30,480
Folks, please keep calm.
436
01:07:30,640 --> 01:07:34,120
There is a reason for this delay.
437
01:07:34,520 --> 01:07:39,080
Today we are expecting
a very important guest.
438
01:07:40,640 --> 01:07:45,560
And why did we invite this person ?
439
01:07:45,840 --> 01:07:48,480
Because we know this area
is being demolished.
440
01:07:49,320 --> 01:07:53,160
And unfortunately,
that includes our theater.
441
01:07:53,440 --> 01:07:58,440
So we invited this person today
to see if we can keep our theater.
442
01:07:58,600 --> 01:08:01,320
- Let's leave !
- And perhaps...
443
01:08:01,520 --> 01:08:03,200
It's time ! Get on with it !
444
01:08:04,240 --> 01:08:05,400
Start the show !
445
01:08:06,960 --> 01:08:08,120
But...
446
01:08:08,520 --> 01:08:11,440
we don't want to miss
this last opportunity.
447
01:08:11,600 --> 01:08:13,760
And that's why we invited him.
448
01:08:13,960 --> 01:08:15,160
Start the show !
449
01:08:18,240 --> 01:08:20,080
Hurry up or we are leaving !
450
01:08:21,520 --> 01:08:24,160
Please, folks,
let me finish explaining.
451
01:08:32,600 --> 01:08:34,520
All of us in the troupe
452
01:08:35,720 --> 01:08:38,920
depend upon this profession.
453
01:08:40,200 --> 01:08:45,200
I've been doing opera since I was 13.
454
01:08:45,360 --> 01:08:47,520
I haven't stopped since.
455
01:08:49,480 --> 01:08:52,600
We don't make much,
but I never thought about quitting.
456
01:08:52,760 --> 01:08:54,840
Because we all love what we do.
457
01:08:55,560 --> 01:09:00,880
If we don't have a place
to continue this...
458
01:09:03,360 --> 01:09:07,240
I'm afraid we might
have to... disband.
459
01:09:08,600 --> 01:09:10,400
If we disband,
460
01:09:11,720 --> 01:09:14,520
then all that we have accomplished...
461
01:09:20,360 --> 01:09:24,240
We've been together
for more than ten years, like a family.
462
01:09:25,280 --> 01:09:29,320
And we really need to do this work
to survive.
463
01:09:29,760 --> 01:09:33,840
Without opera,
I don't even know what we'd do.
464
01:09:35,320 --> 01:09:37,200
OK, we understand.
465
01:09:37,720 --> 01:09:41,680
We've worked really hard
on this new show.
466
01:09:41,800 --> 01:09:44,480
- Put on a good show for us.
- But...
467
01:09:47,880 --> 01:09:49,480
Here ! We are back !
468
01:09:52,240 --> 01:09:53,680
The chief is here !
469
01:09:53,920 --> 01:09:55,080
He's here ?
470
01:09:55,240 --> 01:09:56,240
Really ?
471
01:09:58,040 --> 01:09:59,200
Where ? I don't see him.
472
01:09:59,640 --> 01:10:01,120
Is he really coming ?
473
01:10:02,560 --> 01:10:04,520
- So many people.
- Look at that audience !
474
01:10:04,640 --> 01:10:07,000
It's free,
so of course people will show up.
475
01:10:09,280 --> 01:10:10,440
Ready.
476
01:16:28,440 --> 01:16:29,480
Aunty.
477
01:16:48,600 --> 01:16:49,720
Dan Dan ?
478
01:16:53,520 --> 01:16:54,600
Dan Dan ?
479
01:18:53,080 --> 01:18:55,520
Here comes the boss !
480
01:18:56,200 --> 01:18:57,760
She was right all along.
481
01:18:57,960 --> 01:18:59,880
We performed well today.
482
01:19:00,040 --> 01:19:04,040
- Today we all worked hard.
- Yes, we did our best.
483
01:19:05,280 --> 01:19:07,480
So what did the chief say ?
484
01:19:08,760 --> 01:19:10,080
Zhao Li ?
485
01:19:16,400 --> 01:19:18,160
Zhao Li ? What did he say ?
486
01:20:25,360 --> 01:20:26,480
Hold this.
487
01:20:30,520 --> 01:20:31,760
So, Lao Wang...
488
01:20:32,160 --> 01:20:33,520
What will you do after this ?
489
01:20:35,000 --> 01:20:36,000
What ?
490
01:20:37,840 --> 01:20:39,560
You can try some other work.
491
01:20:39,720 --> 01:20:41,960
I'm going home to rest a bit first.
492
01:20:42,120 --> 01:20:44,600
Forget it, you're old.
493
01:20:45,240 --> 01:20:46,640
I've got a good job for you.
494
01:20:47,800 --> 01:20:48,840
Oh yeah ?
495
01:20:49,480 --> 01:20:51,760
All you need is a bed
for some casual fun.
496
01:20:51,880 --> 01:20:53,800
Sounds more like a job for you.
497
01:20:55,200 --> 01:20:56,760
Give me a hand.
498
01:21:23,360 --> 01:21:25,040
Calm down, don't cry.
499
01:21:33,800 --> 01:21:36,200
All of this will soon pass.
500
01:21:43,400 --> 01:21:45,080
You still owe me a gun.
501
01:21:49,200 --> 01:21:50,720
I'm still here, aren't I ?
502
01:22:03,920 --> 01:22:05,400
Time to eat !
503
01:22:06,600 --> 01:22:09,600
Hey, Grandma Gao !
504
01:22:09,760 --> 01:22:13,280
It's hard to say goodbye.
Have a drink.
505
01:22:14,440 --> 01:22:16,080
- Come on.
- Coming !
506
01:22:17,720 --> 01:22:20,040
- Time to eat !
- I'll be right there.
507
01:22:20,160 --> 01:22:22,720
Brother Su, come eat !
508
01:22:23,560 --> 01:22:24,560
Coming.
509
01:22:26,080 --> 01:22:28,600
Lao Wu, come eat !
510
01:22:28,680 --> 01:22:30,160
Lao Wu !
511
01:22:31,040 --> 01:22:32,320
Where is Zhao Li ?
512
01:22:33,640 --> 01:22:35,200
Here, have one.
513
01:22:35,720 --> 01:22:37,280
Grandma Gao.
514
01:22:39,920 --> 01:22:41,200
Lao Wu, look.
515
01:22:41,360 --> 01:22:42,600
Uncle Li !
516
01:22:43,680 --> 01:22:45,440
Why are you here ?
There's no show today.
517
01:22:45,640 --> 01:22:46,640
We're disbanding.
518
01:22:54,200 --> 01:22:56,200
He can sit down. Let's eat.
519
01:22:57,480 --> 01:22:59,120
Where will you go next ?
520
01:22:59,240 --> 01:23:02,000
I won't perform anymore.
I'll find another job.
521
01:23:02,160 --> 01:23:05,240
- Like what ?
- All this work for a few pennies...
522
01:23:05,400 --> 01:23:09,160
With that attitude,
you couldn't even wash dishes.
523
01:23:09,320 --> 01:23:11,400
What about you guys ?
Where are you going ?
524
01:23:11,520 --> 01:23:12,840
We're going to Dayi.
525
01:23:13,480 --> 01:23:14,640
Dayi is not bad.
526
01:23:15,360 --> 01:23:16,760
Take me to Dayi, too !
527
01:23:16,960 --> 01:23:20,080
At your age ?
Go take care of your grandchildren.
528
01:23:20,600 --> 01:23:24,760
Screw them. I won't live as long
if I stop performing.
529
01:23:24,880 --> 01:23:28,160
You think no one invited me ?
530
01:23:28,280 --> 01:23:29,960
I'm going to Pengzhou.
531
01:23:30,120 --> 01:23:33,240
Yes, she will get sick
if she quits performing.
532
01:23:33,400 --> 01:23:34,880
She is an opera addict.
533
01:23:35,000 --> 01:23:36,400
Yes, it's true.
534
01:23:38,520 --> 01:23:40,200
She can't live without it.
535
01:23:44,040 --> 01:23:46,320
Liu Ming, where will you go ?
536
01:23:51,360 --> 01:23:55,680
Listen, our new boss is coming
to pick us up. Come with us.
537
01:23:56,600 --> 01:24:00,000
Good idea. Go with them !
538
01:24:00,720 --> 01:24:02,360
Can I come too ?
539
01:24:02,520 --> 01:24:05,080
Of course.
You two are glued together.
540
01:24:05,200 --> 01:24:08,000
I knew you were a big softy all along.
541
01:24:08,760 --> 01:24:11,200
- Where is Zhao Li ?
- Have a smoke, Su.
542
01:24:11,320 --> 01:24:13,320
Zhao Li, come here !
543
01:24:13,800 --> 01:24:17,280
Even if you're not the boss anymore,
you should still eat.
544
01:24:17,400 --> 01:24:18,600
Come on !
545
01:24:18,760 --> 01:24:21,360
It's not like all this is your fault.
546
01:24:23,440 --> 01:24:24,560
Hurry up.
547
01:24:26,760 --> 01:24:29,120
Come on, the food's getting cold.
548
01:24:31,560 --> 01:24:34,000
Here. Let's have a drink.
549
01:24:35,400 --> 01:24:36,480
Come on.
550
01:24:37,920 --> 01:24:39,360
Look, audience members.
551
01:24:42,800 --> 01:24:44,960
We told them
there were no more shows.
552
01:24:51,400 --> 01:24:52,920
Grandpa Wang is here too.
553
01:24:56,480 --> 01:24:58,160
Hi, Mr. and Mrs. Yang !
554
01:24:59,080 --> 01:25:00,280
Mr. Zeng.
555
01:25:19,520 --> 01:25:20,680
Uncle.
556
01:25:22,120 --> 01:25:23,880
What are you doing here ?
557
01:25:25,480 --> 01:25:29,200
If you leave,
where will we go for shows ?
558
01:25:33,080 --> 01:25:35,520
Can't you take us with you ?
559
01:25:38,080 --> 01:25:41,880
When you guys are gone,
we won't have anywhere to go.
560
01:25:42,520 --> 01:25:48,240
We old men don't have
many pleasures left in life.
561
01:25:49,720 --> 01:25:54,040
It's so hard to see you go.
562
01:25:55,880 --> 01:25:56,960
Mr. Zhou.
563
01:25:57,920 --> 01:25:59,680
Mrs. Yang, Mr. Yang...
564
01:26:00,440 --> 01:26:02,360
No more fun without this place.
565
01:26:24,760 --> 01:26:29,520
So dazed I feel
566
01:26:30,840 --> 01:26:34,240
This feast in front of me
567
01:26:35,000 --> 01:26:38,800
But I've no appetite to taste it
568
01:26:45,440 --> 01:26:48,320
It's so hard to leave
569
01:26:49,160 --> 01:26:54,920
Those who filled our stage
with flowers
570
01:26:55,280 --> 01:26:58,080
It's so hard to leave
571
01:26:58,440 --> 01:27:01,520
Those who offered
572
01:27:02,520 --> 01:27:06,400
Grains and gratitude
573
01:27:13,400 --> 01:27:20,360
There's nothing left to say
574
01:27:26,040 --> 01:27:28,680
Except until when
575
01:27:29,760 --> 01:27:33,760
Will we all meet again
576
01:28:05,120 --> 01:28:06,880
Everything has changed.
577
01:28:16,600 --> 01:28:20,040
- Are you sure it was here ?
- I think so.
578
01:28:32,920 --> 01:28:34,680
It's all gone.
579
01:32:02,000 --> 01:32:07,520
Standing at the edge
of the gentle boat
580
01:32:08,640 --> 01:32:13,840
This splendid view passing me by
581
01:32:15,360 --> 01:32:20,000
Feverish colors fill my eyes
582
01:32:20,680 --> 01:32:25,840
"Row slowly, please,"
I ask of you...
583
01:32:30,360 --> 01:32:34,520
Our gentle boat
584
01:32:37,520 --> 01:32:44,480
Let the river streams lead our way...
585
01:32:50,040 --> 01:32:56,960
See the fishermen by the shores
586
01:32:59,960 --> 01:33:05,480
Strolling by and humming their tunes
587
01:33:12,880 --> 01:33:16,640
See them there...
588
01:33:21,400 --> 01:33:26,800
Riding on their oxen
and playing their flutes
589
01:33:28,280 --> 01:33:32,920
The sound of their songs
is so delicate and calm
590
01:33:34,760 --> 01:33:39,640
For even the machines
become a part of the song
591
01:33:43,480 --> 01:33:47,280
Then, I see...
592
01:33:50,480 --> 01:33:54,520
White cranes walking through the woods
593
01:33:55,200 --> 01:33:59,000
Wildflowers blooming in the fields
594
01:33:59,840 --> 01:34:04,280
Butterflies all around
595
01:34:04,520 --> 01:34:08,600
Ducks napping by the shore
596
01:35:56,080 --> 01:35:59,120
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