All language subtitles for Project for Sara

[ORPHAN KID BULLY #1]
Are you a boy or a girl? Answer!

[ORPHAN KID BULLY #2]
No wonder your mom left you here.

[ORPHAN SMALL BOY FRIEND]:
Please stop. Leave him alone!

[bell ringing]

[birds chirping]

[MIN]: Who are we?

[CHILDREN]: God's children.

And who does God love?

God's children.

God loves us so much.

Just the way we are.

[MIN]: God loves

that we are all different.

We are all special.

We are not orphaned.

We are not abandoned.

Because God knew that here,

no matter what,

we would always be loved.

Because a very long time ago,

I, too, was brought here by God.

We were handpicked by God,

to have a better life.

Some dads, moms,

aunts and uncles could not provide such a kind of life.

Now we all are

in the loving care

of people who genuinely love us.

We are blessed.

And God loves you.

And,

I love you too.

All of you.

More than you will ever know.

Because we are?

God's children.

Okay.

Shall we begin our study?

[chalkboard rattles]

Hello children.

Your teacher Min has won the America Visa Lottery.

He will be going to America!

[children cheering]

Congratulations.

"You have been selected
among the lucky winners of the U.S. Green Card

in the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program."

Congratulations Min.

I can't go.

Why can't you go?

You have to go.

It's God's plan, Min.

Come children.

[chair rattles]
Come and read the letter!

[clapping continues]
Isn't this exciting?

We all wanted to win after applying.

[indistinct dialogue]

[mouthing words]

Min!

As you know,

we all apply.

Just apply.

No one expects to win.

It's because

God had spoke.

God had spoken to you.

Yeah.

But, what am I going to do over there?

You have to discover your interest.

And work hard to accomplish your dreams.

Don't disregard the opportunity God has presented.

[boat rowing]

[children singing]

[indistinct farewells]

[rattling car engine]

[sentimental music plays]

[lively Burmese folk music plays]

[old car crushing]

[KO MYO]: I'm sorry.

I'm really sorry.

[ROSIE]: You're lucky you weren't arrested.

[serene piano music playing]

[KO MYO]: I wasn't drunk.

[ROSIE]: I wouldn't know.

You've been drinking too much lately.

I'm not there to see it.

[KO MYO]: You wouldn't know because you're never home.

[urinating]
You're avoiding me.

[ROSIE]: What did you say?
Am I avoiding you?

What if I am?

[deep sigh]

I can't stay home all day like you.

I need to go out.

I have multiple errands.

[exhales]

[zipping pants]

What errands?

Your absurd charity event?

We all grieved for the loss of your father.

But it's been months already.

You can't continue to be this way.

You need to fill the void and move on.

And if I can't?

Up to you. Do as you wish.

I'm going to leave you.
Just watch.

[toilet flushes]

You wouldn't dare.

Would you?

Why wouldn't I?

[ROSIE]: I can stand on my own two feet.

Don't press me.

Go.

No.

Move. I can't see.
You're blocking the light.

Here's my flower for forgiveness.

- What got into you?
- Here's my flower.

Okay. Fine.

Go.

[grunts]

[door bell chimes]

[piano music continues]

[inaudible dialogue]

[RUSTY]: Okay, so we've been doing
these Thursday dinners,

for a while now,

and I've never asked.

But,

was it...

Arranged?

It does beg the question.

We first met in the summer.

I was sixteen.

He was visiting from the states.

So, I thought

he was so handsome.

[Rosie chuckles]

After the summer,

he went back home and

[KO MYO]: Then I came back to marry you.

Yeah, you came back and

we were properly introduced,

again.

I was nineteen.

Exactly.

But you didn't remember me from three years before.

I did.

You did not.

He was quite a playboy.

[faucet running]

[faucet shuts off]
My grandson.

Here, you want to hold?

I'm fine.

Oh. It's okay.

I don't want to disturb him.

[ANNA]: Not at all.

Here.

[baby whines]

[ROSIE]: Okay.

[baby starts crying]
Help, help.

[Rosie mouthing words]

[Vivian pampers]

[door closes]

[gasping]

[baby crying continues]

[wandering melody plays]

[sniffs]

[inaudible dialogue]

[plane engine roaring]

[plane landing]

[Burmese music "AWAY FROM CITY" by GFATT]

♪ Hey, hey ♪

♪ Will you join me on my journey? ♪

♪ While some meditate for enjoyment ♪

♪ We venture on a voyage for fulfillment ♪

♪ Come with me ♪

♪ The musical beat is a festive treat ♪

♪ I will take close-up selfies with friends who join me ♪

♪ Endless memories, endless memories ♪

♪ This rare opportunity may not come again ♪

♪ Let me tell you, surrender your assignments ♪

♪ Yangon is not for me ♪

♪ I will give up one year's life savings ♪

♪ Let's pack and go someplace worth having ♪

♪ Some talks are nonsense, so watch your conscience ♪

♪ What goes around, comes around ♪

[AUNG]: Min!
[boots clicking from a distance]

Min!

[trunk lid shuts]

Aung?

Aung!

Surprise!

[horn blaring]

You haven't changed!

You too.

Your hair is long.

You're also taller.

I know.

Lots to talk about.

[MIN]: Do you live here?

[AUNG]: Not here. I live at the back.

[Burmese music "ORPHAN" by GFATT plays]

[canned food opening]

[AUNG]: Most of us, either left home

or were thrown out

when they found out,

we were different.

Gay.

Bi.

Freaks.

[ADAM]: You're never going to make it in this country

if you don't learn English, quickly.

You got Thai-town,

Korea-town,

China-town,

and Burma-town.

Avoid them all.

If you want to learn English,

don't hang out or look for work here,
[dogs barking]

in Burma-town.

True.

And don't expect to make a lot friends.

[DEON]: People will judge you
if you don't act or look like them.

We get up every day and do the best we can.

And we forget about telling anyone about your

freak-show friends.

[AUNG]: So what's the rule?

We don't stay mad.

We don't break promises.

We don't ditch family.

[CORY]: And if we want to stay,

you have to pitch in.

[AUNG]: Thank you.

We all pay our part to be here.

[DEON]: America isn't free.

We all got to hustle!

[AUNG whispers]:
Look here.

I was

cuter than you.

[Min chuckles]

[MIN whisper]: No.

I was the cuter one.

See the cuter one.

[Aung exhales]
[crickets chirping]

I miss those times

before sending me to my adoptive parents.

I dearly miss those moments.

However,

because of this situation,

I couldn't tell you before your arrival.

I'm sorry about that.

[light inhale]

And, I thought...

you were...

like me.

You're joking.
I'm not like that.

I'm not like that.

Don't think of me like that.

Oh.

You still have this necklace?

This was on me

in front of the Orphanage,

when I was dropped off,

closely hanging on my neck.

It looks charming on you.

It's hand-made.

There isn't another one like this.

Just like you.

[mellow music plays]

[laughing hysterically]

As long as everything is alright.

Do you have a driver license?

Because it requires you to have a driver's license.

[MIN]: Hi

[SHOP OWNER #1]
No, no. We are not hiring.

I'm looking for a job and

I see a sign over there.

[SHOP OWNER #2 murmurs]

[paper tearing]

Hey,

there's anybody

besides Aung has any experience babysitting?

[DEON]: Mowing lawn? How hard can it be?

You are not going to mow a lawn.

I'm serious.

I could do that.

[bang door knock]

[DEON]: Oh. Crap. Must have own vehicle.

I'm back.

Everyone I present to you, Kevin,

the one to be an orphan.

He's back.

I don't want to talk about it.

Do your parents know you are here?

You know that.

I am going to call them.

[KEVIN]: I know. I know.

Uncle-Aunty, please.

Shut the door and
find the corner, you silly little rat.

[door shuts]

[CORY]: Hey, Kevin.

[birds chirping]

[gloomy music plays]

[whisky pouring into glass]

[echoing footsteps]

[whisky dumping into sink]

[bus stopping]

MYITTAR - IN PURSUIT OF SOMETHING BETTER
MUSIC FOR CHARITY EVENT TO SUPPORT MYANMAR ORPHANS

[CORY]: Hey.

Hey.

Do you need help?

Sure.

[LOVELY]: I'm sorry. We're not hiring.

[MIN]: I'm willing to do just about anything.

Any theater experience?

No.

I'm a quick learner.

I'm sorry.

We are fully staffed up already.

Okay, and also,

I need you to sign here.

- Okay
[MIN]: Please let me know if you hear of anything.

And,

right here.

[MIN]: Because I'm also an orphan,
[trolley rolling]

I know how important this job is.

Right here.

- [MIN]: I've been here for a while now.
- Wait, wait, wait.

- I'll be back.
- [MIN]: Since I don't have a job yet, I want one badly.

Can you read and write Burmese well?

Yes, I can.

Any experience in theater?

I don't have any.

Willing to learn?

Yes.

A car?

I don't have a car.

Well, without a car?

Wait, wait, wait.

Do you have a driver's license already?

Don't have that as well.

Okay.

Okay.

Be here at 9 am tomorrow.

I'll give you something to do.

- Welcome to the show.
- Yes.

Okay, you can go. I'll see you tomorrow.

[VIVIAN]: In order for this transition,

[switching fuse box]
this entire production to work you guys,

we are going to have to work together as a team.

Yeah?

Teamwork. Right?

Teamwork. Teamwork. Teamwork.

Remember.

No one person is more important than the other.

Excuse me.

No one is special.

Yes. I've got this.

No, no, Lovely. Sit, sit.

Vivi, I want to take Min out for a while.

Yeah, sure.

Come.

All right.

Where was I?

[ALL]: No one person is more important than the other.

No one is special.

You're really an orphan?

Yes.

You're here because of the U.S. Green Card Lottery?

Yes.

Never forget your Burmese Language.

Most of the kids here can't write Burmese,

let alone speak it.

My Burmese is also not that good.

Yes, I noticed.

You have a slight accent,

but the fact that
you can still write Burmese is good.

About your opening speech dress.

Oh yes.

Any update?

I'm still waiting on a response.

[ROSIE]: Mhm.

[harmonious music playing]

[rolling cart]

We need your opening speech.

On it.

[ROSIE]: This backdoor is not locked.

[MIN]: Yes, okay.

Even though it looks as if it is locked.

It's really tight.

[door opens]

You have to push it like this.

[door slam shut]

If you didn't know,
it seems locked.

I have the same kind of door at my house.

We have to be vigilant with riffraff.

Riffraff?

Troubled people. Burglars. Addicts.

There are many like that.

Be mindful of friends with whom you hang out.

You must work hard.

If you don't work hard in this country,

you will end up like riffraff too.

Since you were raised in an orphanage,

your English must be pretty good.

Yes, I try.

I've been teaching my children for my entire life.

Your children?

I mean the orphans.

Ah. [Rosie chuckles]

I want this year's event to be exceptional.

Anna usually helped me in previous years.

There are three Burmese songs

for kids to understand and sing,

to be translated into English.

Okay?

[switch clicks]

Sit here.

Okay?

Yes, Ma'am.

You can call me Aunty Rosie.

[serene folk music playing]

[door unlocks]

[indistinct chattering]

[door closes]

[door knocking]

[door unlocks]

I'm sorry.
I didn't even see you there.

[door shuts]

[KEVIN]: I said

I could do better than all of you,

and I'm ten years younger.

But you're not even old enough to drive.

No one tells me what to do.

Uncle-Aunty does whatever she wants.

I do too.

Bang, bang.

I make my own choices in life.

Society doesn't tell me what to do.

Ahh.

But you're 11 years old.

This is for Kevin and I.

I got it coming.

You do not.

You have school tomorrow.

You're not on vacation.

Do your homework.

[DEON]: Homework buddy!

[cutlery clinking]

[LOVELY]: Sign this.

Lovely,

Oh! Can you also sign the second page?

Right here.

[ROSIE]: Okay.

[LOVELY]: Oh, I like this. This is beautiful.

[ROSIE]: Where's the boy?

Who?

The new boy, Min.

[knocking]

Hungry?

Come, I have some stuffs to do.
Come along with me.

[Burmese folk music plays]

[ROSIE]: Does this place bring feelings of nostalgia?

[plates clattering]
[indistinct chattering]

You've never been adopted?

Yes, I grew up at that orphanage

and worked there also.

Aww, I'm sorry to hear.

It's okay.

I was fine.

The Orphanage is like my family.

The nuns and children gave me so much affection.

Aunty, what brought you into this work?

I've done it once.
Now, I do it every year.

When I got married and came to America,

I wanted to do something remarkable,

like some charitable work by gathering
Burmese people from the community.

I wanted to do that.

It originated from there.

We organize events annually.

In the same year,
we also organize many small events.

Among all our annual events,
this one is the most significant.

Board members will come.

Donors will come.

Volunteers will come.

Since I've announced that costumes
for performers will be hand-made,

all eyes are on us.

It's extremely vital.

It all happened because of you, Aunty.

Ah... Not like that.

Not like that.
It's because of all the supporters.

I could not have done this on my own.

It's mainly because of the lovable children.

So, tell me.

How was your life growing up?

It was both good and bad.

How so?

Since I was the smallest,

I was always bullied.

And my demeanor was soft.

Soft?

Like this?

Not like that.

Sometimes I wonder

if my son was like that,

what would I do?

Since I don't have children,

it's probably best not to give any comments.

Wait, wait.

Don't use your hands.

[licking profusely]

[ROSIE]: Here you go.

We use a spoon and fork.

If you do not need to cut, use this.

[engine whirs to a stop]

[mouthing words]

[engine revving]

[car approaching]

[mellow music plays]
These are decent buildings.

The neighborhood seems to be clean.

[ROSIE]: Okay. Bye-bye.

[car door slam shut]

[eerie music plays]

[light switches off]

[serene folk music plays]

[performers rehearsing]

[Burmese folk instruments tuning]

[harmonious music plays]

[footsteps approaching]

Thank you.

[thunk]

Do you guys need any help?

[THOMAS]: Music cue 36

on button 11.
[door knocking]

Make sure you mark that, please.

All right and then.

[door banging]

[MIN]: You guys need any help?

You got any technical experience?

[MIN]: I'm a quick learner.

How about your other obligations with Aunty Rosie?

[MIN]: Nope.

[indistinct chattering]

Today is your lucky day.

Welcome to the tech team.

You got a black shirt?

I did not ask for grey.

All right.

Headphones.

Welcome Min.

Yes, go for Thomas.

Okay.

Yeah. He's right here.

Someone's looking for you.

No, on the headset.

Press here to talk.

Hello.

Yes, this is he.

Yes.

[MIN]: It's all right.

Of course.

[MIN]: All right.

I'm on my way.

I have to go.

[THOMAS]: Give him your headphones.

[electronic folk music plays]

[Thomas whispers]: Hey!

They've been gone all day long.
Right? [both chuckle]

[inaudible dialogue]

[cable car bell ringing]

[waves whooshing]

[seagull calling]

It's beautiful.

This is my husband's favorite spot.

When he was young and felt depressed,

he would come here for remedy.

Did it help to feel better?

Some people come here for that same purpose.

I was about your age when I came to America.

Everything was new to me.

Honestly,

my heart remains at home in Myanmar.

[Rosie sighs]

Lots of regrets.

If I had to start over again,

I wouldn't have come here.

Whenever I felt loss inside,

just like my husband,

I came here also.

Imagine over there beyond that horizon...

there lies Myanmar.

In that sense,

the pain from inside,

even if they're not entirely gone,

relieves some of my sadness.

It helps to regain more strength.

The boy appears to look young.

[MAUNG MAUNG]:
Probably just one of her theater boys.

But they were holding hands.

Are you sure?

[sighs]

I didn't see well.

See?

You're overthinking this.

True.

Rosie is not that type of woman.

Exactly.

[sighs]

[children singing]

Hurry. They're waiting.

[VIVIAN]: Volume up.

Louder.

[door opens from a distance]

Sorry.

Keep going.

Please.

No.

Actually, it's okay.

We've lost more than half of them anyway.

Parents are already waiting.

Can I go through some of these with you?

That is it for today.

Remember we got...

wardrobe on Monday.

Full run-through on Wednesday.

So be ready.
Okay?

Get those lines.

And smile.

You can smile.

We were thinking this

for the boys in the opening act.

And this

for the girls in the third song.

And my dress?

Yeah,

I got a callback today.

The seamstress said she's booked up.

So, I'm looking.

I got it covered.

It's a week away.

[MIN]: Excuse me.

I have a friend studying fashion.

She's really good.

Really?

If I can be of help in anyway.

[LOVELY]: No offense,
[ROSIE]: Mhm.

but... I think we got it covered.

It would be good to meet her.

Since there are many places
to go tomorrow afternoon,

let's schedule here early morning.

I even have rough drawings of the design.

Can you deliver?

I can certainly ask him.

Him?

Her.

Yeah, yeah.

Fine. Fine.

Okay, come, come.

I'll get you the rough drawings.

Come.

Every year costumes for kids

were handmade.

Mine was also.

My friend will also want to do
handmade, Aunty.

Are you sure, Min?

This year's show is extremely important.

We have to be more attentive.

Since my friend transitioned into a female,

[folder hits the floor]

she can get it done, Aunty.

[paper shuffling]

She may be eccentric,

but she is an excellent designer.

She's responsible.

She is talented.

She doesn't look like a typical girl.

[drumrolls]

[chilling music plays]
Aunty, aunty.

Fine. Fine.

Fine. Fine.

Please go back.

It's getting late.

Okay.

I'm okay.

Okay.

[AUNG]: This is just a simple black dress.

[MIN]: I know

but it has to be handmade.

So you're out driving

and she asked for
a simple handmade dress?

No.

She said after
we got back to the theater.

After you told her uncle-aunty is a tranny.

I didn't say that.

No, not exactly.

Those Asian talent shows are horrific.

I told you already.

As long as you're involved
in those Asian cultural shows,

you'll never escape.

It's a charity event for orphans.

Cute adorable orphans.

Like you and me.

Have a heart!

I think he got a point.

Okay.

But I need some inspiration.

She just wants a black simple
handmade dress.

I don't do simple.

Okay.

I'll do it.

But...

I need some
serious inspiration for a design.

It's right here.
Go with the drawing.

Absolutely.

Go easy on her.

[Aung sighs]

And speak in Burmese.

[door closes]

[soothing piano music plays]

[pills rattling]

[piano music intensifies]

[wine pouring]

[running faucet opens]

[running faucet stops]

You came back really late.

Yes, a long day.

I can't even imagine
what you've been doing all day.

The kids are not ready for the songs.

Lots of stuff to do.

So you were
in that theater the entire day?

You must be exhausted.

Get some sleep.

I'll be in shortly.

[sighs]

[sniffs]

[sniffs]

[panting]

[baby whimpering]

[Burmese music "AWAY FROM CITY" by GFATT]

♪ Hey, hey ♪

♪ Will you join me on my journey? ♪

♪ While some meditate for enjoyment ♪
- Is this suppose to be fun?

[AUNG]: What's wrong?

It's a club that everyone is dancing.

It's not a funeral.

This is outrageous.

I'm heading home.

If you want to leave, go.

I'll tell you this.

Listen.

We are here in the spirit of love.

We are all united.

We treat each other like a family.

Like what you told me,

this might look ludicrous,

but no one can judge us.

And if they do,

we don't care.

We support each other like a family.

There is no discrimination here.

Look over there

a person is bravely dancing alone.

Everyone here is empowered
because of her.

All of us
can represent ourselves with pride.

♪ The fog surrounding the Shan mountainous valley ♪

♪ Pagodas and national ethics are part of the journey ♪

♪ Away from the city, let’s go away from the city ♪

♪ Forget about the unpleasant thoughts ♪

♪ Far away from the urban lots ♪

Be careful.
Watch your steps.

[Min vomiting heavily]

Be careful, take it easy.

Okay?

You okay?

You okay?

You okay?

[harmonious music plays]

Hello, I'm Aung.

I'm here to fit Aunty Rosie.

Of course.

[both chuckle]

Lower, a little longer.

Since it will be for the opening speech,

it will be good to cover the knees.

It's quite an operation
you have going on.

Thank you.

Join us on that day.

For sure, I wouldn't miss it.

[ROSIE]: Mhm.

[THEATER ASSISTANT #2]:
Are you like Rosie's personal assistant or something?

Not that I know of.

Are you a real Burmese?

Yeah, a real Burmese.

[LOVELY] For a minute,

I thought you were with the freak show

that just came through.

The what?

[THEATER ASSISTANT #2]:
Hi, I'm Aung, I am here to fit Aunty Rosie.

[LOVELY]:
I'm Aung, I am here to fit Aunty Rosie.

[THEATER ASSISTANT #2]:
I'm Aung, I am here to fit Aunty Rosie.

[LOVELY]:
I'm Aung, I am here to fit Aunty Rosie.

[MIN]:
No, not like this.

Hi.

I'm Aung.

I am here to fit Aunty Rosie.

[intense music plays]

[MIN]:
I'm looking for Rosie.

Yeah, join the club.

Again, has anybody seen Rosie?

She is not here anymore.
She left with the new stagehand.

Okay. So, listen, apparently,

she's gone out, running errands
with one of the boys.

That's all I know.

Running errands.

[AUNG]:
You were mocking me.

I'm sorry.

You mocked and laughed at me.

I said I'm sorry.

No one mocks me.

You understand?

I know.

I was wrong.

Why do you put up with those people?

That stupid design.

That stupid show.
[objects clattering]

Aung!

The stupid dress design.

And that woman.

I don't care all about it.

I cannot continue anymore.

It won't happen again.

I promise.

You hurt me already.

I'm truly sorry.

By insulting us,

everyone here is betrayed.

Put that in your head!

I don't know why...

I followed them.

I was just trying to fit in.

Fit in?

Do you want to be with them

or with us?

They are raising money for children.

Don't try to make excuses for them.

I cannot continue
this handmade dress anymore.

Don't do that.

I gave them my word of honor.

You decide.

Do you want to stay with them

or stay with us?

You know what?

Get out!

Aung!

You're not welcome here anymore.

Get out!

You're being unreasonable.

When I'm done taking a dump,

I don't want to see your face.

Go!

[sobbing]

[Aung wailing]

[sentimental piano music plays]

[door squeaks]

[keys jangling]

[VIVIAN]: So everybody,

nobody touches these except Courtney.

She's going to be
taking them up to the stage.

Please be so careful with them.

And that's going to go on

this young lady.

She is going to come after him.

And it's mostly dancing.

We got the music in the back also.

It's going to be live.

But that's not going to come

until after him.

Hi.

I'm calling to find out
your rates on your cheapest rooms.

Mhm.

Hey Rosie.

Rosie.

Yes.

We got to talk.

About what?

It's about Min.

I'm not available, Vivian.

Sorry.

Is everything okay?

Okay, fine, fine.

[door closes]

[door knocking]

Who is it?

It's me, Min.

I would like to talk.

I'm busy, Min.

Is everything okay with Rosie?

I was going to ask you that question.

Why?

Cause she's locked herself in her office all morning.

Wait, what happened?

Nothing.

We'll do a full run-through in twenty minutes.

Can't do opening number without Rosie.

[MIN]: It's a black dress.

It's very simple.

A week?

No, I need like tomorrow.

As soon as possible.

[melancholic music plays]

No, it will take at least 3 days.

[VIVIAN]: Okay.

So then, Rosie stands at the podium.

Spot, please.

Spot?

Thank you, okay.

So she does her speech.

Talk. Talk. Talk.

And then we got the music queue.

Music queue.

Hello?

Is anybody up there?

Yes, I got it.

[door opens from a distance]
[THOMAS]: Got it!

Music queue up.

Okay, we do applause,

applause

and we move to blues.

Guys.

That was your cue.

Come on.

You got to be on it.

You are not getting it.

Anna!

Can I see you for a minute?

[eerie music plays]

[door opens]

[door shuts]

[Burmese music "MOTHER'S MYITTAR" by Chan Chan]

♪ Through the heavy storms and rippling waves ♪

♪ Rowing in solitude to pave the way ♪

♪ Reminded of a painful past ♪

♪ But never gives up on the will to surpass ♪

♪ Stay close to mother's sacred heart of happiness ♪

♪ There shall be no words for bitterness ♪

♪ For your love is gleaming with benevolence ♪

♪ A shining star with a bright moon on the skyline ♪

♪ These are the reflections of Mother's Myittar aligned with your life ♪

♪ Mother's Myittar is more than hidden ♪

♪ Come and embrace to soothe the pain ♪

♪ Cherish him as if he were conceived inside your womb ♪

♪ Guard him in the care of an orphanage ♪

♪ As he experiences the struggles of life on his own ♪

♪ Slip away from his homeland ♪

♪ Come and stay in motherland ♪

Ko Myo, are you still up?

It's really late.

[intense music plays]

Tomorrow's the show.

You know already.

[pills rattling]

It's not right.

That isn't right.

What do you mean?

What you're telling me is not right.

Ko Myo, I don't understand
what you're saying.

Where were you all day and night?

Rehearsal.

What rehearsals?

I was at the theater.

You weren't there.

Where did you go?

I went out for a while.

For what?

I wanted to be alone.

Who's the man?

Which man?

The Burmese man.

Oh, he's just a young boy.

Answer me.

I'm asking you who he is.

Ko Myo, I'm exhausted.
Let me rest.

My words are clear.

I'm asking you who he is.

Who is he?

[door slams shut]
[gasping]

I don't have an answer.

[gasping]

You were with him the whole time!

- [impulsive bang]
- [tongue clicks]

Ko Myo, please don't talk nonsense.

[weeping]

[footsteps tromping]

Ko Myo? Ko Myo?

[door opens]

[door bangs]

Ko Myo?

Ko Myo?

[car engine starts]

[engine revving]

[Burmese music "ORPHAN" by GFATT]

[waves crashing]

♪ We don't ditch family, we don't stay mad ♪

♪ Never lose faith, you and I ♪

♪ If you don't have a father
If you don't have a mother ♪

♪ Listen to this song ♪

♪ I've composed a rap to stir you up ♪

♪ Although you may live on a boat
Life is like a sea, without water to float ♪

♪ Isn't that right? ♪

♪ You know so! ♪

♪ When life ends, everyone will be buried ♪

♪ Ask yourself for things to do ♪

♪ If not, you will end up following instructions from others ♪

♪ When you are shabby, people will bully ♪

♪ You never know if their mind is
white or black, mannered or shrewd ♪

♪ Accept those life's learnings from every shortcoming ♪

[seagull calling continues]

[ANNA]: We're all worried about Rosie.

She is not answering her calls.

[sighs]

Where is the dress?

[Min sighs]

I'm so sorry.

I told you.

What did I say?

- [Shuu...]
- [What did I say?]

You've ruined everything.

Hey guys.

We are moving on.

I mean she is not here.
It's fine.

But we got to move on.
Let's go.

[Burmese folk music "MOMMY'S SCHOOL" plays]

Look, I don't know what your thing is.

Taking advantage of an older woman.

What?

You heard me.

Do you think speaking a little Burmese

makes you special?

While we all work our tails off,

you go sightseeing.

Eat lunches.

Take her away from work.

Take her jewelry.

What are you talking about?

That on your neck.

I've seen that on her a million times.

What did you do to get that?

I didn't do anything at all.

[deep inhale]
No.

Whatever you did,

fix it.

[footsteps clattering]

[children singing]

Are you free?

Please go check on Rosie.

[door knocking]
[birds chirping]

Hello.

[door knocking]

Aunty Rosie!

[chirping continues]

[pushing door]

[door creaks]

Hello.

Hello.

Aunty Rosie.

It's me, Min.

Aunty Rosie.

It's me.

Hello.

[eerie music plays]

Hello.

Aunty Rosie.

Aunty.

[stairs creaking]

[shower running]

It's me, Min.

Aunty.

Min?

[Min gasps]

What is this?

Okay, okay.

Okay.

Aunty will explain.

It's the same orphanage.

Aunty, you already knew that, right?

Yes, I will explain.

Don't come closer.

What about this?

What does this mean?

Don't come, don't come, don't come.

Look here.

It's the same one.

You knew all along, right?

This makes no sense.

It's not possible.
[door opens and creaks]

Stay calm, just calm down.

- Please calm down.
- [Min frantically murmuring]

Please calm down, Min.

[phone rings] Please.
- It's not possible.

I never thought this could happen.

Min!

Don't talk.

[door opens]

[KO MYO]: Yes.

[door shuts]

She is on her way.

[ROSIE]: Ko Myo

Don't say anything.

The event is starting soon.

Your presence is required at the theater.

They're calling you.

Go.

No, I need to talk a bit.

Don't talk. Get out!
[glass breaking]

[frantic music starts]

[crowd chattering]

[mouthing words]

[mouthing words continue]

- Where is Min?
- No, come this way.

Let me go.
[group chattering]

Where is Min?

Where is Min?

[indistinct chattering]

[THOMAS]: What?
[TECH ASSISTANT #1]: Oh no.

We go back to plan A.

Scripts!

Rosie!

Where is Min?

Rosie!

Rosie!

Rosie!

[VIVIAN]: Look, okay, Ko Myo.

Where is Rosie?

Ko Myo, let's do this after the show.

We're on in four minutes.

Okay?

Okay, guys.

We are moving.

Head to set.

To the stages.

Hey Rosie!

[indistinct chattering continues]

Pass those down.

Hey Rosie.

No, Ko Myo.

After the show.

[deep sighs]

Vivian, please stay out of this.

This is between my wife and me.

Absolutely, I get that.

Which is why I recommend you do it

after the show.

Rosie!

Oh my God!

Ko Myo.

Ko Myo, don't start now.

[LOVELY]:
We need to get her into a better dress.

Min!

That's the guy.

That Burmese guy!

I'm so sorry.

I'm so sorry, Min

I have something to say.

You!

You are despicable!

How dare you!

I'm not a fool.

I know what's happening between you two.

Hey you!

I told you to leave.

Why aren't you leaving yet?

Ko Myo!

Hey!

Go back to Myanmar before you regret it.

Ko Myo, please!

[ROSIE]: Ko Myo!
[MIN]: Hey!

For the record,

I did not come here looking for anyone.

[inhales]

I came

because everyone back home
wants me to be here.

To be honest,

no offense,

I'm not that impressed with America.

I know.

I know.

I haven't been here that long and

maybe,

maybe, I haven't given it that much of try.

But,

if you ask me,

I came here for the wrong reasons.

[VIVIAN]:
Can you please just do this later?

Secondly,

I'm not perfect.

In fact,

I may not be who you hoped I would be.

Heck!

I might even be a gay.

I don't know.

I think I need to love myself,

before I can begin to love another.

Lastly,

You all make fun of those "riffraff."

Well,

[sniffs]

I happen to live with them.

[Min pants]

They have welcomed me to their circle,

more than you guys ever did.

They were kind enough
to give me a place to stay.

And

[sighs]

They may look like riffraff to you.

They are my family.

Aung is my family.

And,

and, for your dress...

Aung!

[footsteps clattering]

[KO MYO]: Look, Rosie.

I know everything
about what's been going on.

Ko Myo, don't bud in
without knowing the details.

I'm begging you.

Why wouldn't I know?

Don't speak to me like that.

In front of everyone,

don't say that I am clueless.

Don't you have any intelligence?

Think!

He's young enough to be your son.

Don't you have any common sense?

I am not the one to recollect.

You're the one, Ko Myo.

The summer you first came to Myanmar

and met me.

Three years before your second visit
when you returned to marry me,

think about what happened between us.

Please carefully reflect, Ko Myo.

[VIVIAN]: Ten seconds until curtain.

[Rosie sighs]

I was just sixteen.

You mean?

[VIVIAN]:
All right, clear set.

Right now.

Out, everybody out.

You're on it.

[audience applauds starts]

[applaud stops]

[rustling dress]

[paper shuffling]

[THOMAS whispers]: What she's doing?

What she's doing?

"Welcome to the annual Music for Charity Event.

Once a year,

the community comes together to indulge you

with the mesmerizing folk music and

beautifully ornate national costumes of Burma.

This year,

with your kind donations,

we are focusing on our newest

high school diploma program

that targets orphans

in their last three years of high school."

No, she's off-script.

[sighs]

Every year I do this,

hoping it will fill a void in my own life.

Hoping...

I can make a difference,

save a child.

A lot of you don't know this.

[inhales]

But I was

also an orphan.

I was lucky enough to be adopted

at the age five.

Anyhow, anyway.

Giving up a child is

the hardest thing

in life to do.

Entrusting your child

in the hands of others

who are more qualified,

more prepared.

Those who loved unconditionally,

as if they were their own children.

Sure they are orphaned,

but the family they have,

the nuns,

the teachers,

the fellow students,

they all are surrounded by love.

To all the parents out there,

who've given up a child for adoption,

you are not alone.

In pursuit of something better.

[deep sighs]

Everyone deserves a sense of family.

For those of you

who have mothers and fathers,

I hope you realize just

how fortunate you are.

And for those...

who open up their homes and hearts,

I am so thankful for these people

for being there
[door opens from a distance]

when I wasn't.

[heartwarming piano plays]

[engine revving]

[children cheering]

[KO MYO]:
"Dear mom and dad,

I hope this letter finds you both well.

Since returning from America,

two months have passed.

All my friends back in America,

the memories of the event preparation,

and all the excitement

[cutlery clattering]
are fondly missed.

Since the day I returned to Myanmar,

I've bonded with the children
from the Orphanage.

They have missed me dearly

and I have missed them as well.

My entire experience in America

has truly inspired me.

With the basic needs of the orphanage,

and the purpose of greater awareness,

[clapping]
I'm planning a fundraising event.

The donors and communities will support us.

The opportunity to reunite with Dad and Mom

makes me incredibly blessed.

Compared to those blessings,

the pain experienced inside is nothing.

All the children from this orphanage

will be loved and looked after equally.

The photos that our family took

are posted at the orphanage wall for "New Families".

When the adoptive parents arrived,

with the adoptive children,

the memorable photos are collected

and displayed on that spot.

- So he hung up our photos as well?
- Yes, that is what he meant.

[Rosie sighs]

I've got to be a teacher at the orphanage.

I've got to see my biological parents.

I felt grateful and truly blessed.

Dad and Mom, please take care of your health.

The two of you will be in my heart eternally.

I am looking forward to seeing you again.

With much love, your son, Min."