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Headmaster, ladies and gentlemen.

Headmaster, ladies and gentlemen.

My dear teachers.

My fellow schoolmates.

Six years ago, as I first came into our school,

everything was so fresh and interesting.

Once, I couldn't understand why graduates...

always cry at graduation.

Now I understand.

My heart is so heavy...

at this moment of parting.

My tears come out like water from a faucet.

Time passes amidst the laughter.

Only the memories remain.

We're about to say goodbye

to this school that nurtured us for six years.

My heart feels an unspeakable sorrow.

I can't help but feel sad and cry.

But we finished our studies here,

and are about to embark on a new path towards higher knowledge.

This is something to be happy about.

My passionate heart feels a certain contradiction.

During these six years,

we cried, we laughed, we've been naughty...

and we weren't spared the rod.

Happy P.E., fascinating Science,

enigmatic Math,

noisy Music...

all these shall forever be imprinted in our minds.

Impossible to forget...

- Mom! - My dear.

- How do you feel? - Sister.

Chang-ming's here, too?

This is Pi-yun. She lives in Miaoli.

She came to help me pick up Tung-Tung.

- Have a seat. - Thank you.

Mom, she's Uncle's girlfriend.

Don't say that.

Have a seat.

- Want a drink? - No, thanks.

- Did you bring your cod-liver oil? - Yes.

- Remember to take it every day. - OK.

Chang-Ming, remind her.

Cod-liver oil. Or give it to Mom.

OK.

- Don't forget! - OK.

Look at you! Wear it properly!

Why didn't you say something?

It looks terrible! Come here.

- You're going to junior high. - Don't smoke here.

I'm so worried about you.

Be a good brother.

Ting-ting, obey your brother.

Don't fight, you two.

- Write me every week from Grandpa's. - OK.

Don't call too often.

Grandpa doesn't like it. OK?

- You too, Ting-ting. - There's a registered letter.

Go to bed and get up early.

Don't sleep in till 11, like you do at home.

What did Dad say?

He said he talked to Dr. Lin here, so don't worry.

Where's Uncle?

The train's leaving.

Tung-Tung!

- Tung-Tung! - Hey, Chang!

Where are you going?

My Grandpa's at Lotung, and you?

My Grandpa's at Tunglo.

You know what?

Lin's mother's taking him to Tokyo Disneyland.

- Want to go? - I can't.

- Dad's taking me there next summer. - Really?

Boys can't leave the country after they reach 15.

I'd better get my dad to take me there next year.

What's your address in Lotung? I'll write to you.

Don't write. Here's my phone number.

- 941452, memorize it. - OK.

- Call me! Goodbye! - Tung-Tung!

Here's chicken feet and beef jerky. I couldn't get duck tongues.

I also bought you two new tops, really pretty!

- Let's go! - Get on!

Brother, I want to pee.

Stupid! The train's leaving and you have to pee!

- What's going on? - She has to pee.

No time, pee on the train!

Here.

Give me that.

There you go.

Once the train leaves, you can pee. Hold it in.

- How does it look? - Nice.

Not bad.

Uncle, it won't work! She can't when the train's running.

What? Then hurry now. Come on!

How's it coming?

I can't! The train's moving!

Hold onto the bars.

I can't.

Take your time.

- Well, did she pee? - Not yet.

I want to try it on.

Wait until she's done.

- Is it done? - It's all wet!

What? Your dress is all wet?

Underpants, too?

Let's go.

Come on, change your underwear.

You help her change. I'm going to put this on.

Take off your panties.

Not this one.

You're a bad girl!

How about this?

Well? How is it?

Very good.

I knew you'd look nice in it.

Want some?

MIAOLI

Let me get this.

She forgot her clothes!

What shall we do? Uncle hasn't come back!

Forget it. Stop looking.

We can't go to Grandpa's right now,

because Uncle isn't here yet.

If we go now, he'll be in trouble, so let's wait.

Yen Cheng-Kou... quick! Yen Cheng-Kou!

Awesome!

Uncle!

You're still here!

- Where's your brother? - Over there.

Tung-Tung!

- Uncle! - Let's go.

- Uncle, look! - Who gave it to you?

I traded it for my car.

Let's go.

Hey, Yen Cheng-Kuo. He really traded it with you!

You scared me! I thought you'd disappeared.

I didn't think you'd still be here waiting for me.

Otherwise, Grandpa would've killed me!

Say hello to Grandpa.

Grandpa!

Put your things over here.

Ting-ting! Tung-Tung!

- Give me that. - Grandma!

Good kids!

Oh, look how tall you are!

It's so hot. Have some tea.

I don't want it!

Me neither!

Auntie.

- Go upstairs! It's cooler there! - Auntie!

Take them upstairs!

Bring them up.

Come.

Put their things there.

Be careful.

How come they're waiting so long for the operation?

The cholecystitis became acute. They need to address that first.

Dad said Mom's too weak:

She has to recover and rest for a while before they can operate.

How come?

How could it become acute?

Here it is! Come down!

Let's go to the other side.

Go.

That's him!

Come down!

Here they come!

Everyone's got a turtle to trade for a toy.

Look! Can I trade with you?

Let me trade with you!

I can't! I only have this airplane.

Then trade with me!

Mine's the biggest! Trade with me!

Want to trade your fan?

No way! Turtles are scary.

How about this? The fastest turtle gets traded!

OK! Let's race! Hurry!

Start from here!

Here's the finish line. The winner gets the toy.

Ready, Go!

Go, go, go!

Go, turtle!

Run faster!

Go faster!

Run, turtle!

Turtle, go!

Faster, Faster!

Run, run!

Go!

Go!

Big turtle, run, run!

Hurry up, go ahead!

Run!

Run, run!

Take it over there.

Go! Run faster!

Go!

Go away! Girls can't watch this.

If a girl watches this, her eyes get infected.

Go away!

Go away!

Trouble Luo, what are you doing?

Trouble Luo, what are you doing?

Shitting!

He's shitting!

It's stinky!

Don't push me.

Don't touch me!

Bastard!

Dung's coming! Run!

Dung!

Dung!

Dung! Disgusting!

The clothes are gone!

The clothes are gone!

My cow is gone!

My cow is gone!

If a cow goes out to the sea, it becomes a cowfish and eats people.

Nonsense!

Yen Cheng-Kuo! Wait!

Yen Cheng-Kuo! Wait!

Bastard! Where are your clothes? Where did you go swimming?

Go find your clothes! You can't run around like this!

Go!

Don't stand there!

Go now!

Where're your clothes?

Where did you go? Where're your clothes?

One more shot.

- Where's Cheng-Kuo? - I don't know.

- Isn't he with you guys? - No.

He was with the kid from Taipei.

- Help me find him. - OK.

Tung-Tung, get up!

Get up.

Don't worry. Kids are like that.

Tung-Tung too. He lost his clothes.

Came home in just his undies. Have some tea.

Tung-Tung, where is Cheng-Kuo?

I don't know.

They say you were with him last.

That's right, but I don't know what happened later.

But he was with you.

- What's going on? - My Cheng-Kuo is missing.

The cow came home, but the boy...

What? The cow came home? He thought it'd got lost.

He went off by the river, said he was going to the ocean.

Cheng-Kuo!

Cheng-Kuo! Where are you?

"I'm a stranger in a strange land.

During... during...

During festivals...

I miss my family even more.

I know...

I know that my brothers...

I know that my brothers are visiting the family graves.

But only...

But only... but only...

But only I'm not there."

Yen Cheng-Kuo...

It's really cool up here. Want to come up?

No!

Yen Cheng-Kuo, you can see a long way from up here.

Dim-ma is coming!

Cheng-Kuo, what's going on?

What's going on?

Dim-ma!

- What's Dim-ma? - A madwoman. She beats people.

Really?

Why can't I grab it?

What're you doing?

Han-tzu!

What're you doing!

I wouldn't know about it if Ching hadn't told me.

She's three or four months gone.

That bird catcher, he's really bad!

I bet it was him last time, too.

It's really unfair...

She's so stupid.

She's no mother...

And her father...

Mom, I'm home.

Why didn't you call first?

I was in Taichung for business. No time to call.

- Kids, greet your father. - Dad!

Dad!

So?

Dr. Lin said Hwei-Cheng has a blockage in her bile duct.

He's worried that it might rupture,

and the bile might cause peritonitis.

He'll do the operation soon.

But Kwang-ling told me that she's too weak.

He's worried.

We'd better go to Taipei.

What's the use?

Dr. Lin knows what to do.

Go!

Go away!

Have some soda.

Thank you.

Uncle, it went in!

You play by yourself. I'll be right back.

Dr. Liu!

Dr. Liu! Dr. Liu!

Dr. Liu!

Someone's got hurt! His head was smashed!

OK.

Doctor, someone's injured.

What happened?

He was sleeping in the underpass. He got robbed, and smashed with a rock.

What are you looking at? Get away!

Grandma, I know who did it!

Child, don't stick your nose in!

Grandma! Grandma!

- Grandma, it's true! - Don't stick your nose in.

Come on, have some guava.

Uncle! Uncle! Auntie Lin's here!

Her mother, too! Grandpa's really mad!

Her mother says she's having a baby!

Pi-yun's foolish!

Every time, I ask her:

"If he's sincere, why doesn't he take you home...

to see his parents?"

He kept saying that you're busy,

and have many patients.

It's just a lie!

Her brother came back from the army yesterday,

and couldn't take it. He scolded her.

She cried and wanted to kill herself!

Chang-Ming is out all the time.

He said nothing about this, so we didn't know.

I'll ask him when he gets home. He's no kid...

If he did something wrong, he must take responsibility.

The reason I brought her here,

is to ask you what to do, get engaged or married?

You've got to do something.

If you leave, don't come back. Or I'll kill you!

It's OK. Pick it up later. Eat now.

Is he coming?

Never mind. Don't wait for him.

Go home!

Go away! Go home!

Don't follow us!

Go home!

You threw away our clothes. How dare you come with us?

Go home! Go away!

Don't you understand? Go home!

If you want to come, give us your fan.

That's right!

Ting-ting.

Ting-ting, get off...

Get off! Ting-ting!

Ting-ting.

Ting-ting, get off...

Ting-ting, get off...

Get off!

Get off!

Ting-ting...

Mile after mile, I bid you farewell.

We're at the opposite ends of the world.

We're so far apart, we may never met again.

The Hun horses miss the north wind, the Viet birds miss the south trees.

Let her have the baby. Poor girl!

If she has a baby, her mental illness will get better.

I've already asked Mrs. Tren to take care of it.

How about...

getting her sterilized after she give birth?

I'm worried that...

the baby will be retarded, like her.

That's right! That would really be a pity.

It won't be.

Uncle!

Uncle!

Uncle!

Uncle!

Uncle!

Don't be so loud!

Where do you live now, Uncle?

On the old street. Want to come over?

Sure, just a second!

What a naughty boy!

Tell your girlfriend I really can't come.

Alright.

Pi-yun! Pi-yun!

How do I look?

Not this one! Your belly might show!

I told you to wear that one.

It doesn't show.

It does! Change it.

But I just bought it.

Wear it some other time.

My mom can't come.

Oh.

Have a seat.

We're both in a mess.

This is just temporary.

All the stuff here belongs to the landlord.

Does Grandpa know you're staying here?

No.

Her mother's a bad one, making such a scene at our place.

She thinks doctors are wealthy.

Even if that's so, it's not my money.

She's a bitch, too...

She came with her mom, and in such heavy makeup!

I told her, "You want to get married? Fine..."

"But tell your mom."

"Don't ever think you'll get a penny from us!"

Even if I wanted to, your Grandpa won't allow it.

I'm always a black sheep in your Grandpa's eyes.

Grooms and brides, ladies and gentlemen.

Today, Mr. Liu Chang-Ming and Ms. Lin Pi-yun,

Mr. Chen Wu-juang and Ms. Lee Li-Chun...

are having notarial weddings in this court.

Marriage is the most important event in life.

Family is the foundation of our society.

Marriages and families are very important to our society.

Our ancestors told us that the order of the world...

proceeds from the order of the family.

Today, the court conducts wedding ceremonies for you newlyweds.

It marks the beginning of a new life for each of you.

I wish you will live in harmony,

respect each other and trust each other,

help each other and create a happy family.

Work hard for the progress of our society and country.

Face each other.

Step back a bit.

First bow.

Second bow.

Third bow.

Dear Mom and Dad. The crickets are so noisy.

Whenever the train passes my window, I feel sad.

I was the only family member at Uncle's wedding.

Aunt Lin didn't have a wedding gown. She didn't look like a bride.

She didn't look as pretty as you in your wedding photo.

I feel sorry for Uncle.

No one dares to mention his name in front of Grandpa.

It seems that he's vanished.

If Grandpa, Grandma, all of us had attended his wedding,

Uncle would have been so much happier.

Many things happen every day that I can't keep track of.

/'Il tell you later.

I feel sad today. I'll stop for now.

Wish mommy a speedy recovery. Love, Tung-Tung.

Doctor Liu!

- Officer Lee, have a seat. - Thanks.

- Officer Lee. - Sorry to bother you.

Anything wrong?

Remember the taxi driver who got smashed in the head?

Do you have his address?

- I have to make a record of it. - Sure...

Ah-hung, get me the records.

Did you catch the robber?

Not yet, but we know who did it. It's in the papers, too.

Another driver reported a robbery, saying one of the robbers...

hurt himself during the robbery.

It's in the papers.

Right here.

DRIVER CRIES OUT ROBBER GETS INJURED

Uncle! Uncle!

Who are you looking for?

Chang-Ming.

What?

They're beating up Tung-Tung by the creek!

Big-head!

Big-head!

He's my nephew!

Tung-Tung.

- He ran as soon as he saw us. - He recognized us.

Your pictures are in the papers; who wouldn't?

Tung-Tung, when you get back, don't tell anyone.

They broke the law, but we grew up together.

I must help them.

- Understand? - Yes.

Old Street, Fu-shing Road, No.3, my youngest son's place.

Right... right...

My grandson ran into them when he Visited.

They really frightened the boy.

No...

Have some tea.

It's my duty...

OK.

OK.

- Who is it? - The landowner.

Don't move!

How long did they hide at your place for?

Did they mention where they were going?

Say something.

Did they head for Taipei, to Big-head's sister?

Did they threaten you?

Don't be afraid. Speak out!

If you don't tell us, I'll have to arrest you.

Speak up! Say something...

You protect them as buddies, but they won't do the same.

Once they're caught, they'll drag you into this mess.

Say something.

Hung.

Get your medicine over there.

Tung-Tung, Tung-Tung.

Be quiet!

Tung-Tung.

Tung-Tung!

- What? - This little bird's injured.

It's dead.

What should I do with it?

Throw it into the river. Let it be carried away.

Then it can reincarnate. Stupid!

Hello?

Wait a second.

Oh, Kwang-ling, it's you.

How could this happen?

That must be tiring for you.

Hwei-Cheng was allergic to the anaesthetic.

She hasn't woken up, three hours after the operation.

- How could that happen? - I don't know for now.

He'll call me back.

I'd better call Dr. Lin.

It's useless for you to go. You'll bother Kwang-ling.

I just called Dr. Lin.

Hwei-Cheng is too weak physically.

It depends on whether she comes around this evening.

He'll call us, anytime.

Perhaps I can help.

I really have to see her.

Well, you pack, then...

I'll tell Hung to buy the train tickets.

My little bird is dead. My brother said...

it'll come back to life if it's thrown into the water.

Go away!

Won't you listen? Go!

Go away! Go!

It's your fault. You went to Dim-ma.

Now Grandpa can't go to Taipei to see Mom.

Mom's seriously ill!

Where are you going?

Won't you listen? Go to bed!

Your mom doesn't want you anymore! Don't you know?

Mom, I'll put her to bed later.

I've never seen such a stubborn kid.

Why don't you go to bed?

Go to bed! Don't sit here!

I want to stay up for the call.

I'll wake you up, OK?

Go to bed! Now!

He's the same!

Dear Mom and Dad.

I fell asleep while I waited for the call.

I didn't hear the phone ring.

Grandma promised to wake me, but didn't. I was so angry!

However, I'm happy to hear that mom is getting better.

I wish Mom could be healthy and pretty forever.

Uncle got out of jail.

Grandma told me it was Grandpa who bailed him out.

Grandpa is so weird. He never tells others what he did.

Auntie told me Han-tzu lost her baby again.

Grandpa tried to save it, even when Mom was in a coma,

Still, Han-tzu's father was mad at Grandpa.

I feel sorry for Grandpa.

Grandma said she's sorry for Han-tzu's father. I don't understand that.

Now's the best time to sterilize her.

Why don't you mind your own business!

I'm grateful for your advice...

But I'm old, I can't take care of her forever.

Once she has a baby, she won't run around.

She'll take care of her baby.

Han-tzu's a very unfortunate person.

She doesn't realize that her father cares for her, and worries about her...

future when he's gone. That's why she's unfortunate.

No parents can take care of their children forever.

All they can do is to provide their children...

with a sound grounding before they step into society.

Teach them the essentials...

of being a decent person.

I didn't quite understand what Grandpa was saying.

But I was sure Grandpa was talking about Uncle.

Time flies. The summer's almost gone.

I miss home. When will Dad come and take us home?

My hand's sore from writing. I'll stop for now. Love, Tung-Tung.

Uncle! Uncle! Grandpa's here!

What's the matter?

He had his haemorrhoids removed.

It hurts when his buttock muscles contract.

Grandpa.

Dad.

Bile leaked out during your sister's operation.

It was very dangerous, but it's OK now.

Tung-tung's going to take his prep courses for junior high.

Find some time to take him home.

Goodbye, Uncle.

Be a good boy.

Uncle! Auntie!

- Is this Pi-yun? - You saw her in Taipei.

Han-tzu!

Ting-ting, hurry up!

Get in the car, Ting-ting!

- Drive carefully! - I know. - Be good.

Goodbye, Grandma.

Cheng-Kuo! Trouble Lou!

Goodbye! Bye! Bye!

I'm leaving for Taipei. So long! So long!

I'll be back. So long! So long!

Dad, they're shameless. They all swam naked.

- Really? - I'll come back!