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The 2,489 ton ship Taiping

sets sail from Shanghai

with a crew of 124

508 paying passengers

300 non-paying passengers

100 tons of printing equipment from the Southeast Daily News

1,000 boxes of documents belonging to the Central Bank

200 crates of silver

and 600 tons of steel.

Mr. Yuan.

You can't load anymore.

Taiping, overweight by 43 tons

collided with the cargo vessel Jianyuan

off the coast of Zhejiang Province

at a quarter to midnight.

Taiping sank after forty-five minutes.

Of close to one thousand passengers on board

only 34 were found by the Australian naval destroyer.

HMAS Warramunga.

How are you?

I am en route to Taiwan from Shanghai.

In order to combine our photos

I had to spend quite a bit of time.

But I am sure you will like it.

It's been four years since the war ended.

But till now I have yet to hear anything from you

I hope all is well

and I await your reply.

Yifang

I don't want to go to Taiwan

I thought we already agreed

that I would join you after the war.

Are you asking me to go because the war is going badly?

The Communists have already taken the north.

If we lose the south

Shanghai will be in chaos.

It's only when you're someplace safe

can I then concentrate on fighting.

"KEELUNG PORT"

Stop.

Papers?

Yan Zekun? Follow me.

Did you report to police headquarters?

No.

This is a person of interest.

You spent time in Fengtian prisoner of war camp?

Yes.

Are you tired?

Nope.

Here, allow me.

Did you wait long?

How was your trip to Shanghai?

Chaotic. A lot of student demonstrations and protests.

Good thing I still managed to get the medicine.

Let's get some fruits.

How much are these?

Arresting Communists again.

They always end up arresting students.

So many people have lost their lives already

Taiwan is such a small place.

How many Communists could there possibly be?

I feel so sorry for those students.

Some of those taken away will never come back

I do not know...

Come, let's head back.

Ready!

Zekun.

Zekun, I heard that

you have returned safe to Keelung

I can finally put my heart at ease.

But

I wish that you would write to me.

Mother.

Zekun is back.

This house formerly belonged to a Japanese colonel.

It was destroyed by the allies during the war.

But it's been repaired.

Yifang.

Whenever I recall you helping me put on my shoe

I break out into laughter.

But after laughing I feel a bit guilty.

You are far away fighting a war

experiencing things I cannot even imagine

while I live carefree and without worry.

Our new place has a big yard

I will plant

all of our orchids here.

The child and I

will wait for your return.

Now

I can finally have peace of mind

and write you a song.

"TAIWANESE STUDENTS AGAINST COLONIZATION"

You are the only two men left in the family.

Your eldest brother Zehan had lung problems.

When the Japanese surrendered Taiwan to China.

He shouted loudly.

We've returned to the motherland.

We're Chinese again

Taiwan is part of China again.

We're Chinese again.

Later

they accused him of being a Communist

and shot him.

Your father

received a Japanese education

and we lived in a Japanese house.

But when it came to taking a Japanese name

he absolutely refused.

He became a doctor, hoping to do good

and yet, for no rhyme or reason

he was taken away by the police.

Who knows what for?

At that time you weren't home.

Mother.

Zekun volunteered to take Zehan's place for the draft.

It wasn't easy for him either.

Your younger brother is my last hope

I don't want the same fate to befall him.

You must keep a close watch on him.

Anti-government organization?

Give it to me.

Stop running!

Don't let him get away.

Go...

Listen, this flower...

I have no idea what you're saying.

- You're just stubborn! - Plant it inside.

Give it to me! It's mine.

What are you babbling about?

- It needs direct sunlight. - Stop messing around.

It will grow best...

You don't know anything

I don't understand you.

- Where do you want it? - Stop arguing.

What's going on?

Miss, she...

She talks in Taiwanese and then Japanese.

No one can understand her.

You... speak Mandarin.

Miss

I'm telling him.

Orchids need direct sunlight.

That's how they grow best.

But he keeps spouting nonsense

I said let's plant it here but he...

You wily old fox!

Give it back to me.

Come get it yourself.

- Come on. - That's mine.

Give me the flower.

Miss! What happened.

Miss.

What the?

Mister, you must listen to the doctor.

His prescription.

There's another patient outside.

Come with me.

Zekun.

Second uncle

I've brought a general's wife.

Please give her the best treatment.

Sure.

Doctor.

Madam.

This is doctor Yan Zekun.

My nephew.

Zekun, this is Madam Lei.

Do you feel any numbness?

No.

It's not poisonous.

It's okay, we'll reduce the swelling.

Do you paint?

Why do you ask that?

I've seen your painting.

It was signed by Zekun

in the year 1942.

You said you saw my painting?

A girl playing piano amidst a field of silvergrass.

Where did you see it?

In the piano room

a notebook was hidden behind the painting.

Here it is.

She also left behind an unfinished music score.

The music is beautiful.

She probably wrote it for someone she loved

I really like it

I'd like to finish it for her.

How can I help you?

Please tell me something about her.

Knowing how she felt

will help me compose better.

Sorry.

In my memory, there is only war and death

I can't recall much else

I believe that

this notebook will help you remember.

We are often saddened by missed opportunities.

Even though this is the wrong time to be in love

I still cannot forget.

Your warmth and your every smile.

His silence makes me afraid.

Your every look

is so real.

The draft notice arrived today.

My elder brother has lung problems

and my younger brother is still a kid

it has been decided that I will go in their place.

It was then that I realized

his silence

was due to his inability to control his own destiny.

On Mother's side in Japan

all her male relatives

are dead

I'm a doctor

so I'll be fine

I'm going to save lives, not destroy them.

That day.

It was the day before he left.

Don't go.

Instead of giving ourselves to war.

Why not instead

give ourselves to love.

At that moment

I finally understood what it meant to be alive.

We agreed that

when the war was over.

In autumn

we'd come back to this field of silvergrass.

We'd walk together

and watch the sunset together

I painted this picture

so I wouldn't forget that day.

And she wrote this song

to remind herself not to forget either.

That was the only time

I heard her play part of this song.

Just a small part.

She never thought that she'd leave.

After Taiwan returned to China

the policy was that

not a single Japanese was to remain.

When her family was repatriated to Japan

that year

I was still in a prisoner of war camp.

Everyone thought I was dead.

Maybe she thought I was dead too.

No.

Listening to this song

it feels as if

she's still waiting for you.

Then why didn't she finish the song?

Can't continue with too much on my mind

I'll finish it when you come home.

Waiting

is more painful than saying goodbye.

Cops!

- Arrest them! - What are you doing.

Hold on stand...

Hurry...

Thank you everyone for volunteering.

The situation in Shanghai is critical

and the number of wounded is increasing.

Here, we provide two meals a day

and that's it.

Those who still want to volunteer can stay behind.

Nurse.

What are you looking at?

It's not the Yang Tianhu you're looking for.

No one today is from the 7th division 9th brigade.

Go get something to eat.

The newspapers say

that the 7th division's 9th brigade is in Taiwan.

Maybe your Yang Tianhu isn't here anymore

I must find a way to make some money

I want to buy a boat ticket.

A boat ticket won't be cheap

I heard that

his name is on the 7th Army's list of wounded personnel.

Most are bogus claims to obtain more rations.

For each dead soldier

there are hundreds of living ones leeching off him.

He's not that kind of person.

Can you stop being so naive?

This is wartime.

Soldiers come and go

sowing their wild oats all over the place.

Who can remember who's been with who?

Only just you.

You're nuts.

Chasing him from Wuhan to Changsha

and now Shanghai.

If he were still alive you'd have met ages ago

I believe he's still alive.

He once told me that

if a person wants to stay alive

he will definitely find a way to do so.

We grew up together in a small village.

These past few years he's been off at war

and our village was destroyed

I've been fleeing and searching for him at the same time.

We're both waiting for the war to end.

He said.

There are millions of people crawling around like ants.

What are the chances that two people can meet?

He also said

that our destiny is determined by heaven

and can be undone by no man.

When I volunteered as a nurse in the hospital

it was so that I could search for him

regardless of whether he is dead or alive.

You believe him?

I do.

But Yu Zhen.

Have you considered

that even if you were reunited.

You're no longer that village girl selling beancurd.

But I'm still alive.

Alive

I have connections in both Shanghai and Taipei

I can guarantee that none of your ships will sail empty.

That's great Mr. Yuan.

If you sever all ties with our rival the Zhongxing

everything is open to negotiation.

Tickets for sale.

Today it's six hundred and fifty thousand.

Tomorrow it will be more.

You gonna buy or not?

Next.

Miss.

Have you eaten yet?

Mister.

Have you?

Three.

Two.

One

I really don't have a choice

I can't get family rations without this photo.

Think of it as doing me a favor okay?

My name is Tong Daqing.

What's yours?

It's not like this is for real.

Just pick whatever suits your fancy.

Well, hope to see you again

I have to wait for my unit here.

Where are you headed?

Going to return the baby.

This kid isn't yours?

You're looking to rent?

We don't rent to single women.

Do you have your husband's photo?

Yes.

Last month he came home to recuperate.

We managed to take a photo

I lied about my wife

so I could get more rations.

Actually, I'm not married at all

I've been so dishonest

and yet you still trust me so much.

Give this to my wife.

Don't screw up.

General!

Is Yan Zekun at home?

He's on a house call.

He didn't reported to police headquarters this month.

Please ask him to come in and explain himself.

Also, is Yan-Lin Meifang at home?

She's at work in the fish market.

She's directly involved in Yan Zehan's case.

Tell her to come to police headquarters as well.

Let's go.

Meifang, three pieces please.

Zekun.

Go and register your marriage with Meifang.

Take care of the paperwork.

Your sister-in-law and nephew

need a man to take care of them.

If she remarries someone else.

My grandson will take on someone else's name.

You need to shoulder this responsibility for your brother.

Is marrying her the only way to take care of her?

What are you saying?

Don't we need to ask her how she feels?

Are you saying that up till now

you're still hung up over that Japanese girl?

I haven't thought about getting married.

You don't need to think about it.

This matter is settled then.

Thank you Mr. Wu.

Madam Wang, Madam Zhang.

You're getting better and better.

Not at all, please come again.

You're back.

Hello Mr. Gu.

Have you eaten yet?

Why don't you join us.

No thanks

I've asked Nanny to help you pack up.

This room

I am unable

to rent it to you anymore.

And what do you do?

You're for sale.

You went twice so you need to pay double.

What are you doing.

Get lost.

You're obviously single

but claim you're married.

Scram!

Whore!

Shameless.

Get lost.

What nerve to bring men back.

What do you want?

You seem lost

I'm worried someone might take advantage of you.

If the price is right I might consider it.

Make an offer.

Why don't you tell me your price?

Since you're the one selling.

You might not be able to afford it.

Try me.

This world is full of opportunities.

If you don't try, how will you know?

I want a boat ticket.

A boat ticket to Taiwan.

That's it?

My goods are on that ship, headed for Taiwan.

Getting a ticket is a piece of cake.

We can go to your place.

My place is out of the question

I think this place is pretty good.

We agreed on a boat ticket.

You think I don't know how much a hooker costs?

The price we agreed upon

was a boat ticket.

Do you have any idea how much that costs?

Yesterday it was six hundred and fifty thousand.

Today it's seven hundred and eighty five thousand.

Even if I slept with all the men in Shanghai

I still wouldn't be able to afford a ticket.

Just give me a ticket

since you have connections

I can let you have another go

I'm not that interested in you.

You're out of your mind . A boat ticket?

Take it or leave it.

Take back your money.

Money isn't worth anything

I want a boat ticket.

You promised me.

Don't try this with me

or I'm going to call the cops on you.

Let go!

You're shameless.

You know why I took an interest to you?

I usually go for classy ladies.

If all the dance halls in Shanghai weren't closed

you think I'd even look at crap like you?

I took pity on you.

Thought you seemed pretty alright

I don't even know why I bother talking to a whore like you.

You might have some kind of disease for all I know.

You told me

if I don't try, how would I know?

I believed you.

When I believe someone, I believe him wholeheartedly.

Shouldn't it be that way?

I only want a boat ticket.

Zeming.

Mother

I must carry on father's work

and continue fighting for a better society.

A new China is coming.

When that day arrives

I'll come home.

Why are you going to Shanghai?

I'm a doctor

I'm going to Shanghai to purchase medicine.

Zeming.

My mother's relatives

all died during the war

I eke out an existence by collecting scrap metal

Japan is a foreign place to me

I miss Keelung

I always imagine you by the sea

I wish the sea would take me back.

Perhaps like this, we can meet once more.

Each day as I face death.

That I can still have someone to think of

is my greatest fortune.

Madam, I regret to inform you of General Lei's passing.

Please.

This way, Madam Lei.

Did your brother write back?

No.

So.

Do you know his geography teacher?

No.

General Lei's body was never found.

His official status on record is "unknown".

That's exactly why

I must return to find him.

On what grounds do you prevent me from leaving?

Why do you always go to Shanghai?

I go to Shanghai to purchase medicine.

Please cooperate

and remain in Taiwan for the time being.

Why?

Some soldiers in his unit defected to the enemy.

We are still investigating.

Who was Zeming in contact with in Shanghai?

I don't know.

Did he take part in any political activities?

No.

We are aware

that after the unit broke out.

General Qiu committed suicide

and deputy Commander Du was taken prisoner.

But only General Lei is unaccounted for.

You elder brother was a Communist.

You were in the Imperial Japanese Army.

Your younger brother has now fled to Shanghai.

And you're saying you don't know anything

and haven't done anything?

We need to further investigate

all his communication with his family.

Such as his letters, for example.

My husband

would never surrender

I have not.

None of you understand.

If you keep turning like this

we're going to crash into a tree.

You're like this orchid.

Three years.

It's still so beautiful

and strong.

Wherever you plant it

it will grow beautifully.

Yunfen.

You have to let go.

If you don't let go

your love for him will eventually become a burden.

Ma.

Have you never been afraid?

Ever since I can remember

China has been at war.

First, the Eight-Nation Alliance invaded Beijing.

Then it was the warlords.

That year, your grandmother, with bound feet

took her whole family

and fled from Tianjin to Shanghai.

She was never afraid.

She always asked

when there would finally be peace.

Two of her sons died as revolutionaries.

They had their heads cut off.

Your grandmother personally went to claim their bodies.

Yunfen

I'm not afraid of anything

except that you might lose courage.

Ma.

You're very brave too.

Don't lose faith.

Is that Zeming?

Mother.

That's not him. That's someone else.

Mother, don't worry

I'll bring Zeming back.

Please take care of mother

I will, don't worry.

Don't cry.

Mother.

Take your medicine

I'm leaving shortly

for Shanghai.

Here.

This is some medicine for the baby.

If you have any problems

you can look up my mother and sister-in-law.

Thank you

I saw you at police headquarters that day.

Is there any news about General Lei?

"Status Unknown."

He's still under suspicion.

So that's him

I've met him before.

At the battle of Shenjiagou

I was captured and taken to his command tent.

My doctor was blown to pieces

I hear you're a good doctor.

Just have me walking by tomorrow.

You're a Japanese soldier from Taiwan?

So what's your Japanese name?

I don't have a Japanese name.

So what should I call you.

Yan . Yan Zekun.

Sorry.

Looks like we misunderstand each other.

In Taiwan we are second class citizens.

When they started their war

we got dragged into it as well

I'm afraid I might have to amputate your leg.

There's a bullet lodged inside your femur

and your whole leg is infected.

If I do not amputate.

If you dare to cut my leg off

I will shoot you.

But like this

you will spend the rest of your life in pain

I cannot bear to lose my leg.

Then I must trouble you

to put your gun away

I do not like to be treated like the enemy.

He was very persistent.

He demanded perfection from everything in life.

My shoes are a size too small

and my feet hurt.

No problem.

My leg is not too good either

I met him at a dance.

If it weren't for you

we wouldn't have met.

It's fate then.

Sadly

I now only have this unborn child

as the only

link between us.

No matter how hard it is

you must have the child safely.

As long as the child is here, he will be here.

Yes, doctor.

Let me show you something.

Paper cranes represent your thoughts.

Fold one

and it will convey your well wishes to him

I've finished the song.

Have a seat

I'll play it for you.

Now that the song is done

I feel free

I hope you can feel the same too.

Peace not war!

End hunger! Stop civil war!

Peace not war!

Students.

You are disrupting public order

I'm not leaving

I don't want to run anymore.

Nanjing has given the orders to evacuate.

It's almost impossible to get a boat ticket

but I managed to get two.

If we leave, Nanny comes with us.

Don't worry about me

I can go back home.

It'll be fine.

It's alright.

It's okay.

End hunger! Stop civil war!

Oppose Fascism!

Peace not war!

Down with oppression! Oppose hunger!

I've been looking all over for you.

Let's go.

Why are you here?

My father says the situation in Shanghai is getting worse.

We can't stay here any longer.

He's asked us to go with him to Taiwan.

You go

I can't go.

Peace not war!

End oppression! End hunger!

Peace not war!

End oppression! End hunger!

Mr. Yuan.

You can't load any more.

The cargo hold is already full with your steel.

The ship is seriously overloaded.

Why, isn't it Mr. Wu the conductor?

You've come too.

My wife and children went two days ago.

They're waiting for me to join them for the New Year.

Happy New Year.

Let them come in

Uncle.

You're finally here.

Lechang and his wife are on their way

I've arranged for someone to receive them

I really envy you

I envy the relationship you have with General Lei.

You have Zekun.

It was my mother-in-law who made me marry him

I can understand.

It's just that

I hope Zekun won't have to suffer anymore.

What about yourself?

Don't you suffer as well?

I have nothing to complain about.

Yunfen.

What do you think of this dress?

Pretty?

It's great.

You look gorgeous.

Thank you

I'll wear this to meet your father.

He likes this dress the most.

The ship is already overloaded.

It's overloaded.

Injured soldiers get priority.

Everyone please give way.

Gentlemen.

The ship is already full.

Perhaps you can take your boys

to the foredeck, okay?

Yu Zhen.

What brings you here?

Let me ask you.

Do you still want to go to Taiwan?

Of course.

Good.

Then you better get going soon.

Everyone says Shanghai won't last much longer.

Take this boat ticket.

How did you manage to get this?

My sugar daddy wants me

to join him in Taiwan as his mistress

I couldn't care less for that.

I

I'm leaving with him

and going to Yunnan with General Li Mi's army.

Yu Zhen

I sincerely hope

that you'll find that person

in Taiwan.

The ship is setting sail soon, you'd better hurry.

Here.

Put this on.

Remember.

You must stay strong

and live on

I'm leaving now.

Take good care

I will.

Mister.

Help me return this

I'm going.

Going?

Thank you.

Take care.

Take down the deceased's unit and name.

The deceased belongs to the

7th division 9th brigade 55th battalion 8th company

Yang Tianhu.

We have tickets

I'm from General Staff Headquarters.

Mama, where are we going?

To Taiwan.

Why?

We're moving to a new house.

Stop asking so many questions.

Hold on to me and don't get lost.

Is it here?

It's here alright.

Excuse me.

What's going on here?

This is the governor of Liaoning province.

They decided to leave at the last minute

so it was a bit of a rush.

We can all squeeze a little if you don't mind.

Sure, It's alright.

We need to recruit more people.

Look, our schoolmates all over there.

Zeming.

It's okay, it's my brother.

Come.

Zenkun why are you here?

How did you find me?

I figured if you came to Shanghai

you'd come to the student union headquarters.

Did Mother ask you to come?

I came on my own.

Zeming.

Mother is sick

I can't go home with you

I understand.

But she's in critical condition.

Do you remember what Father once said.

One must be like the nightingale.

The darker the night

the sweeter its song.

Father's ideals

all went unfulfilled

I believe that as long as we persevere

we can achieve all of those ideals.

How many more lives must be sacrificed.

Our eldest brother was...

His sacrifice was not in vain.

Who else will fight for this society?

- Zeming. - Zekun.

You should do something meaningful as well.

What do you mean?

You only care about your personal happiness.

You're too selfish

and too weak

I'm not!

It's not that I don't want to live my own life

but when did I ever get the chance?

I'm not the brother you think I am.

You don't understand the things I've had to do

I want you to know

that I have ideals too.

They're for our family.

Zeming.

It's great to have ideals

I'm happy you found your mission in life

and can lead the life you want to lead

and do the things you want to do.

But Zeming.

Mother is really ill.

So I'm begging you

to come home with me just this once

until she gets better, okay?

Tomorrow I'm going into the liberated zone.

If you don't return now

after the New Year

everyone will know you are a Communist.

Then even if you want to go home

it won't be possible.

Just come back with me first, okay?

Mama I'm scared.

There's nothing to be scared of.

We're together as a family

we don't have to fear anything.

No need to worry.

Everything will be fine

I'll go get some water.

Stay put here.

Yu Zhen.

Sorry.

- Mrs. Gu. - Yu Zhen

I never thought

you'd be here as well.

Where are the kids?

They're with their father.

The whole family is here.

That's great.

Please help me take a look

I don't know where my bunk is.

Here, come with me.

Shut the gates! Don't let them in!

Why aren't there any tickets?

It's here.

We're over there.

Just holler if you need anything.

What are you doing here?

Didn't think I'd eventually

still get the ticket from you.

Where is Xia Shan?

She just got married.

She doesn't want to be your mistress in Taiwan.

Dumb bitch.

She'll regret it.

Stop!

Zeming, hurry up!

We have tickets.

Stop boarding!

We're full! Stop!

Stop boarding!

We're setting sail, stop boarding.

Zekun.

Zeming, hurry.

Stop pushing! The ship is full!

Zeming.

Zekun

I'm sorry.

Mother.

Please forgive me.

We departed late.

We'll run into the coast guard for sure.

We'll be alright once we reach open sea.

To avoid being intercepted

turn off all lights.

Lights out.

"KEELUNG PORT"

Yunfen.

Ma!

Yunfen!

Ma!

The house isn't safe, we must leave.

The storm is getting stronger.

Where are we going?

Quick, let's get out of here.

Be careful.

Get up.

Miss.

Be careful.

- It hurts. - The baby may be injured.

My belly hurts.

This is not good.

We'd better go find my mother and get help.

Come, be careful.

You guys go first, I'll check on Mr. Guo.

Yunfen.

We're almost there.

Don't worry.

Help! Somebody help!

Mother! Open up! Mother!

Coming.

What happened?

The baby may be injured.

Come in quickly.

- Happy new year. - Same to you.

One.

Two.

Three.

It's the New Year!

Those bygone days have turned light blue.

When I look into the distant sea I think of death

I kneel silently by the sea.

And remember the other shore

I am alone.

All alone.

- Eat more. - It's delicious.

Happy New Year.

Everybody have some buns.

There's enough for everyone, no need to rush

I have a...

Happy New Year.

Drink...

My shift's almost over, it's your turn.

It's time?

There's still five more minutes!

I need to use the bathroom.

Well hold it in!

Uncle

I heard the central bank moved its gold reserves...

onto this ship. Is it true?

At a time like this

none of that is important.

This time round

no one knows when

my family can return to Shanghai and start anew.

Actually.

You should have told us about your problems.

How could I?

When we get to Taiwan, I'll ask my husband to ask around.

Maybe he can find Yang Tianhu.

Thank you so much.

Don't give up too easily.

Being a soldier is like that.

When war breaks out, you follow your orders.

When war ends

you follow your fate.

Who knows?

Maybe he's using this opportunity

to look for you too.

Sir.

Excuse me, but do you know

where the injured soldiers are?

I think they're up front.

Thank you.

It's New Year's Eve tonight.

Come get something to eat and celebrate.

Have some warm tea.

Thanks.

Come.

Does anyone know Yang Tianhu?

Yang Tianhu, anyone know him?

Which unit is he in?

9th Brigade, 55th Regiment

I heard the 9th Brigade was wiped out.

We're the 53rd Brigade.

Do you know Yang Tianhu?

Yang Tianhu of the 7th Division...

9th Brigade, 55th Regiment, 2nd Battalion, 8th Company.

Do you know him?

Does anyone know Yang Tianhu?

Anyone know Yang Tianhu?

Anyone there?

Quick, help me find my wife's photo.

Anyone there?

Who can help me?

Who's seen my wife's photo?

Anyone?

Who's seen the photo of my wife?

Has anyone seen it.

Is this it?

Thanks.

Do you know Yang Tianhu?

You sound a lot like my wife.

This is my wife.

Her voice is as beautiful as yours.

Especially when she says.

You.

This is your wife?

Yes, my wife.

Can you say what she's like?

This is embarrassing but

well.

We're from the same village.

We grew up together.

She's gorgeous and fair.

And she's wonderful to me.

When she smiles, she has three dimples.

One on the left and two on the right

I've struggled so hard to stay alive

because of her.

She told me that I must stay alive.

But on this ship

who knows when we'll meet again?

Is your unit designation.

Army 14th Division, 8th Brigade

53th Regiment, 2nd Battalion, 7th Company.

Are you Tong Daqing?

How do you know?

Have you used up all your salt?

Wait, how come there are no dimples?

Can you see me clearly?

I'm Yu Zhen.

Do you remember?

My last name is "Yu"

and "Zhen" as in innocent

I only know how to write these two words

I'm not dreaming, am I?

Tong Daqing!

It's me

I never thought we'd meet again

I've tried so hard to stay alive

just so I could see you again, it's true.

This is not a dream.

It's real.

An An.

Huiyun.

- Are you alright? - I'm fine.

An An.

What happened?

I don't know.

Think we ran into something.

Full speed astern.

Full astern.

Get lost.

Full astern.

Rescue all survivors.

Check for survivors.

Come and help me.

My...

My notebook is gone.

What notebook?

That's my final mission.

Don't panic, I'll help you find it.

It's a green canvas notebook.

- An An. - Mama.

Ning Ning.

The notebook.

My notebook

it's tied up with leather string.

My notebook.

Where is it?

Is this it?

Yu Zhen.

If anything should happen to me

promise me that you'll deliver this to someone.

You'll be alright.

Just put it away.

We'll all be alright.

Wait for me.

Where are you going?

Lights on.

Are you still drunk?

Go check on the hull immediately

to see if there's any damage.

- On the double! - Aye captain!

I used to be a nurse.

That's great.

Help me apply pressure.

Captain.

Hull structure appears intact.

Alright.

Forward bearing one zero eight.

Speed eight knots.

Cast off! We're fine.

Let's just keep going.

Our ship is perfectly fine.

We just collided with a small boat

but we're still sailing normally.

Everyone please calm down.

Everything is under control.

Everything is fine, we're a big ship.

Look, are we not proceeding as normal?

Jia Jia.

Jia Jia wake up.

Come and help.

A child has fainted.

He seems to have stopped breathing.

Sir, please save my child

Uncle.

This ship was built by Americans.

It'll be fine.

Don't worry!

Everyone stay calm.

The crew has inspected the ship.

The ship did not sustain any damage.

It's very solid.

The ship's in trouble!

Everyone get up on deck.

The ship's in trouble!

Everyone go up quickly.

Children wake up.

- Head up quickly. - Hurry.

Come on.

Go! Hurry up!

Reduce speed.

Maintain bearings.

Where are the life jackets?

Over there.

Five degrees to port.

Port five degrees.

Lifeboat at the top.

Follow me.

Quick! Put it on.

Everyone maintain course.

Two or three more nautical miles

and we'll reach Baijieshan.

Don't go in this direction.

Head upward.

Go up.

An An.

Huiyun.

An An.

Mama.

Be careful.

The deck is slippery.

Give me two.

Captain.

We're losing control.

The ship is out of control.

Send out an SOS.

An An.

Mama.

Hurry up.

Put these on the children.

Hurry up.

Put these on.

Be careful.

Take care of the children.

Take care.

Mama.

How did we end up like this.

We've come all this way

and endured every hardship.

An An, Ning Ning, don't be afraid.

Whatever happens, just hold on tight to me.

My leg.

Hold on to me.

Hold me.

You alright?

Take care!

Thank you.

Come on.

Help.

Someone help me

I feel like I've seen this man before.

Can he hold on?

He's a good person.

He'll be rewarded.

We mustn't be separated again.

We must hold on.

We won't be separated.

Hold me.

Is anyone there?

Help me.

An An.

Huiyun.

Hold on!

An An.

Stay calm, don't panic.

Give me your hand.

Catch.

Mama.

Ning Ning.

Mama.

Ning Ning.

Mrs. Gu.

Ning Ning.

Child.

Wake up.

Child.

Mister, wake up, mister.

Girl, what's the matter?

This man rescued me just now.

He's tired, I think he's sleeping.

Sir.

Wake up!

Sir.

Stay awake.

You'll die if you fall asleep.

Thank you.

- What the... - Give it to me!

Give me the life buoy.

Stop fighting.

Stop.

What are you doing?

Get lost!

Ning Ning.

Yu Zhen

I'm here.

The child is here.

Don't touch my wife.

Be careful.

Get the life jacket.

Don't touch my wife!

Mister, I'm cold.

Don't sleep.

What's your name?

I'm Xiaowen.

But you won't remember me

I will.

Be brave

I'll remember you.

Mama.

- You're here. - Yu Zhen.

Mama.

Papa.

An An.

Papa.

An An.

Papa.

- Papa. - Have you seen a child around her age?

- Papa. - No.

Papa.

This child is looking for her father.

Papa.

- Don't be afraid. - Papa.

Mama.

Go away.

Get lost...

Don't touch my wife!

Don't touch... my wife!

My notebook.

Watch the child.

Get lost!

Go away!

Stop fighting.

This board is big enough for all of us

I don't want to die!

Nobody wants to die!

It's alright.

Yu Zhen.

Hold on.

Yu Zhen.

Yu Zhen, stay strong.

Hold on tight.

Where's the child?

Miss.

Ning Ning!

I miss Keelung

I always imagine you by the sea

I wish the sea would take me back.

Perhaps like this, we can meet once more.

Anyone still alive?

We're coming!

Yunfen.

The baby is fine.

You can stay here for a while.

You can't live there anymore.

Right mother?

Thank you.

Whether or not General Lei met with...

deputy Commander Liu, I don't know.

What I did see

was that right until the very end.

General Lei did not waver.

Liu tried to persuade him to join the Communists.

This is an open secret.

General Lei was an honorable soldier.

He died after firing his last bullet.

Sergeant Tong Daqing.

Your testimony has been very clear.

Thank you.

Also.

General Lei's diary

records in detail the progress of the war.

We will keep it as a reference.

Impossible!

General Lei's final order to me

was to hand his diary to his wife.

This is my mission!

Madam

I am signals soldier Tong Daqing.

General Lei instructed me to pass this to you.

With this I have accomplished my mission.

Until the very end.

General Lei's thoughts were always about you.

Are you with him?

We were thrown together by fate.

Good day Madam

I'm Yu Zhen.

This notebook was almost lost at sea

but Miss Yu retrieved it for me.

It must have been tough.

Thank you.

That's great.

You're now free to go home.

This is my home.

Women of our times

in order to raise a family

seem almost destined

to keep running.

You have.

My mother has

I believe I have too.

Yifang once told me

I am his home.

As long as I am around.

He can always find his way home.

Don't be afraid!

Here, push! Use strength!

Mom We are ready...

Push!

The birth of a child

always makes one feel

that everything

can start anew.

What will you name him?

Let's name him Taisheng (born in Taiwan)

Yifang.

The boy has grown up quickly.

He's very healthy

and has your temperament.

Don't worry.

He knows about you

and all that has happened

I always read to Taisheng from your diary

and tell him stories about you

and about us