1 00:00:21,719 --> 00:00:23,381 Hold still. 2 00:00:29,293 --> 00:00:30,454 Xiaochun! 3 00:00:30,595 --> 00:00:31,790 Hey. 4 00:00:32,030 --> 00:00:34,022 Mr. Debao needs you. 5 00:00:34,098 --> 00:00:35,930 Coming. 6 00:00:36,534 --> 00:00:38,059 Hey, my money! 7 00:00:38,136 --> 00:00:40,503 My dad will pay you. 8 00:01:36,094 --> 00:01:36,618 Dad! 9 00:01:36,828 --> 00:01:40,060 It's about time. 10 00:01:53,644 --> 00:01:57,877 Push. 11 00:01:57,949 --> 00:01:58,746 Breathe deeply. 12 00:01:58,816 --> 00:02:02,514 Xiaochun, the baby won't come out. 13 00:02:02,587 --> 00:02:06,581 I want you to play her something. 14 00:02:07,525 --> 00:02:10,461 The livelier the better. 15 00:02:26,077 --> 00:02:34,281 "TOGETHER" 16 00:02:48,132 --> 00:02:49,293 Liu Cheng! 17 00:02:49,367 --> 00:02:51,734 Taste this. 18 00:02:55,606 --> 00:02:58,132 It's delicious. 19 00:02:59,377 --> 00:03:02,711 Liu Cheng may come from the north, 20 00:03:02,780 --> 00:03:05,511 but he sure can cook a tasty southern dish. 21 00:03:05,583 --> 00:03:09,520 If I were a woman, I'd marry him. 22 00:03:10,755 --> 00:03:14,624 I like your son Xiaochun. 23 00:03:14,692 --> 00:03:19,289 He wasn't much when you arrived. What a violinist he's become! 24 00:03:22,800 --> 00:03:24,393 A little something for him. 25 00:03:24,468 --> 00:03:26,903 No, I couldn't. 26 00:03:26,971 --> 00:03:30,271 - Take it. - I'd rather not. 27 00:03:30,341 --> 00:03:32,833 Xiaochun, come here. 28 00:03:36,414 --> 00:03:41,011 Xiaochun, I want to thank you. 29 00:03:42,587 --> 00:03:44,419 Take this. 30 00:03:44,488 --> 00:03:47,947 Buy yourself a toy or whatever you like. 31 00:03:48,025 --> 00:03:49,994 Thanks Mr. Debao. 32 00:03:50,061 --> 00:03:54,396 Xiaochun, at least you understand how life works. 33 00:03:54,465 --> 00:03:56,161 Liu Cheng! 34 00:03:56,601 --> 00:03:59,765 - Hey? - Liu Cheng, a letter. 35 00:04:17,154 --> 00:04:18,486 Community News: 36 00:04:18,556 --> 00:04:21,549 Liu Xiaochun will compete in Beijing... 37 00:04:21,626 --> 00:04:23,891 Dad, my back itches. 38 00:04:24,195 --> 00:04:25,219 Here? 39 00:04:25,296 --> 00:04:30,428 Fortunate Mr. Debao had an 8 lb. 8 oz. boy. 40 00:05:04,635 --> 00:05:06,661 Nice shot! 41 00:05:44,408 --> 00:05:46,604 Yeah! 42 00:05:55,419 --> 00:05:59,857 - Taking much cash with you? - Guess. 43 00:06:00,624 --> 00:06:02,525 1,500? 44 00:06:03,427 --> 00:06:04,520 2,000? 45 00:06:04,595 --> 00:06:07,463 No, guess again. 46 00:06:07,932 --> 00:06:09,833 3,000? 47 00:06:10,067 --> 00:06:12,798 I'll leave you guessing. 48 00:06:35,292 --> 00:06:38,228 Chun, it's urgent. 49 00:06:38,295 --> 00:06:41,356 I need a toilet and fast. 50 00:06:41,432 --> 00:06:44,334 Wait for me here. Don't budge. 51 00:06:48,806 --> 00:06:53,870 Need a place to stay? Cheap beds, good service. 52 00:06:54,145 --> 00:06:57,809 Anyone need a room? 53 00:07:27,745 --> 00:07:29,543 Watch it. My hair! 54 00:07:34,785 --> 00:07:37,846 Fic it nice. 55 00:07:49,166 --> 00:07:52,193 Kid, grab the suitcase. 56 00:08:01,879 --> 00:08:04,280 I'll give you a receipt. 57 00:08:59,637 --> 00:09:00,798 - Who called for help? - I did. 58 00:09:00,871 --> 00:09:04,069 - What's the problem? - I've lost my child. 59 00:09:04,141 --> 00:09:06,201 - When was this? - Just now. 60 00:09:06,277 --> 00:09:09,805 He was right here 10 minutes ago. 61 00:09:09,880 --> 00:09:12,748 I had diarrhea...Let me explain. 62 00:09:12,816 --> 00:09:14,114 He began the violin at age 3. 63 00:09:14,184 --> 00:09:16,315 Since age 5, he's won a local prize every year. 64 00:09:16,389 --> 00:09:18,255 What a catastrophe! 65 00:09:18,324 --> 00:09:19,883 - Age? - 13. 66 00:09:19,959 --> 00:09:20,517 Boy or girl? 67 00:09:20,593 --> 00:09:22,027 Boy. 68 00:09:26,430 --> 00:09:30,868 Chun, where on earth were you? It's your turn. 69 00:09:30,935 --> 00:09:32,665 "YOUNG PUPIL'S HALL" 70 00:09:44,549 --> 00:09:48,111 - That's my boy. - He's good. 71 00:11:08,364 --> 00:11:11,926 The winners' parents, come forward. 72 00:11:12,668 --> 00:11:14,296 Director Chang! 73 00:11:14,370 --> 00:11:16,601 Mr. Chang, meet Liu Xiaochun. 74 00:11:16,672 --> 00:11:18,436 Good work. 75 00:11:18,574 --> 00:11:20,133 You play very well. 76 00:11:20,209 --> 00:11:22,735 If you school accepts him, 77 00:11:22,812 --> 00:11:27,978 we can stay here and try to bring you honor. 78 00:11:28,050 --> 00:11:32,920 Unfortunately, you need a Beijing residence permit to stay. 79 00:11:32,989 --> 00:11:35,220 I can't help you. 80 00:11:35,291 --> 00:11:40,992 However, if a private teacher takes him, we won't object. 81 00:11:45,568 --> 00:11:49,471 Jiang, how did you like the competition? 82 00:11:49,672 --> 00:11:52,403 Your music exam’s always the same. 83 00:11:52,475 --> 00:11:54,808 What do you mean our exam? 84 00:11:54,877 --> 00:11:57,870 You're on staff here, too. 85 00:11:57,947 --> 00:12:00,678 How much did the winner pay to win? 86 00:12:00,750 --> 00:12:05,552 We accept targeted contributions to offset costs. 87 00:12:05,621 --> 00:12:11,151 Is it wrong to express gratitude? 88 00:12:11,227 --> 00:12:12,923 No favoritism, no sponsors. 89 00:12:12,995 --> 00:12:13,860 The good player finished where? 90 00:12:13,930 --> 00:12:16,058 You mean number 5? 91 00:12:16,532 --> 00:12:20,833 You remain perceptive as ever. 92 00:12:44,594 --> 00:12:47,063 Professor Jiang? 93 00:12:47,930 --> 00:12:51,162 Oh, Professor! 94 00:12:51,534 --> 00:12:55,733 My name is Liu Cheng. I'm number 5's father. 95 00:12:56,372 --> 00:12:58,534 Number 5. So? 96 00:12:58,975 --> 00:13:01,171 What's the big deal? 97 00:13:02,111 --> 00:13:04,137 Wow, I'm bowled over. 98 00:13:12,955 --> 00:13:14,423 Chun! 99 00:13:16,859 --> 00:13:18,885 He's home. 100 00:13:19,495 --> 00:13:20,690 Professor. 101 00:13:20,763 --> 00:13:24,063 Chun, this is your teacher. Say hello! 102 00:13:24,133 --> 00:13:26,364 Go on! 103 00:13:26,636 --> 00:13:29,003 I entrust him to you. 104 00:13:29,071 --> 00:13:30,699 Let me do that. 105 00:13:30,773 --> 00:13:34,904 Will lessons be once or twice a week? 106 00:13:34,977 --> 00:13:38,004 Be strict. Strict is fine by me. 107 00:13:38,080 --> 00:13:41,573 It's best for the child, to be strict. 108 00:13:41,817 --> 00:13:43,843 Beijing folks are sharp. 109 00:13:43,919 --> 00:13:47,185 But my son is their match. 110 00:13:47,256 --> 00:13:49,282 Smart and adroit. 111 00:13:49,992 --> 00:13:52,928 Every year a prize, like clockwork. 112 00:13:52,995 --> 00:13:56,090 Back home, nobody's heard of Liu Cheng, 113 00:13:56,165 --> 00:13:59,727 but everybody knows Xiaochun's father. 114 00:13:59,802 --> 00:14:02,931 This is a real opportunity for you. 115 00:14:03,306 --> 00:14:06,970 I'm telling you straight. Understand that Xiaochun... 116 00:14:07,043 --> 00:14:10,104 Fine. I get the picture. 117 00:14:10,746 --> 00:14:12,942 Explore a bit of Beijing together. 118 00:14:13,015 --> 00:14:15,507 See the Forbidden City and go home. 119 00:14:15,584 --> 00:14:17,883 Are you kidding? 120 00:14:19,722 --> 00:14:21,953 He finished 5th, didn't he? 121 00:14:22,591 --> 00:14:24,526 I'll level with you. 122 00:14:24,627 --> 00:14:26,687 He should have been first. 123 00:14:26,762 --> 00:14:29,493 You get it? 124 00:14:30,533 --> 00:14:37,804 Even if he plays great, he won't succeed. 125 00:14:38,507 --> 00:14:40,703 Do you understand? 126 00:14:42,845 --> 00:14:47,749 Mr. Jiang, your words just make me want to stay even more. 127 00:14:50,553 --> 00:14:52,988 The truth is... 128 00:14:53,055 --> 00:14:54,683 He was a baby when his mother left. 129 00:14:54,890 --> 00:14:57,086 Her violin remained. 130 00:14:57,159 --> 00:15:00,391 He began to play it because he missed her. 131 00:15:00,463 --> 00:15:04,161 Whenever he thinks of her, he plays the violin. 132 00:15:04,233 --> 00:15:06,168 I don't want anything to hurt him. 133 00:15:06,235 --> 00:15:10,764 Chun! Chun! Chun! 134 00:15:25,821 --> 00:15:29,223 It's 11. You can come in. 135 00:15:44,006 --> 00:15:46,532 Tell me. 136 00:15:47,109 --> 00:15:51,137 20 yuan buy a bath and a bunk. 137 00:15:51,213 --> 00:15:53,182 Is that right? 138 00:15:54,650 --> 00:15:57,848 That's right. Why? 139 00:15:58,821 --> 00:16:01,484 Your sure? 140 00:16:19,775 --> 00:16:23,143 Chun, a bath and a bed for 20 yuan. 141 00:16:23,379 --> 00:16:25,871 Is quite a deal. 142 00:16:26,315 --> 00:16:28,716 You asleep? 143 00:16:58,447 --> 00:17:00,040 Ready? 144 00:17:00,115 --> 00:17:01,606 Begin. 145 00:17:16,265 --> 00:17:18,791 Stop. Stop. Stop. 146 00:17:19,435 --> 00:17:21,927 Zhang Lifa, listen to yourself. 147 00:17:22,137 --> 00:17:25,630 You haven't played a single note on key. Not one. 148 00:17:25,708 --> 00:17:27,677 Really? 149 00:17:27,743 --> 00:17:29,803 Yes. Really. 150 00:17:30,079 --> 00:17:32,480 Now start over. 151 00:17:37,019 --> 00:17:38,578 Hello? 152 00:17:39,088 --> 00:17:45,028 That you? I'm at the kid's violin lesson. 153 00:17:45,094 --> 00:17:47,393 That's right, it's culture. 154 00:17:47,463 --> 00:17:48,954 Mean anything to you? 155 00:17:49,031 --> 00:17:51,023 What's the problem? 156 00:17:51,367 --> 00:17:53,461 What? 157 00:17:53,536 --> 00:17:56,995 You under his thumb? He demands and you deliver! 158 00:17:57,072 --> 00:18:00,975 If he said to jump in the lake, would you? 159 00:18:01,210 --> 00:18:04,908 I owe him money? That's a laugh. 160 00:18:04,980 --> 00:18:09,509 He has no proof. 161 00:18:11,053 --> 00:18:12,077 Press charges? 162 00:18:12,154 --> 00:18:18,287 - I didn't say stop. - I'll sue right back. For slander. 163 00:18:18,561 --> 00:18:22,259 I didn't sign an I.O.U. 164 00:18:22,331 --> 00:18:23,526 You listen good. 165 00:18:23,599 --> 00:18:28,401 If you give him one cent, you'll feel my wrath. 166 00:18:42,952 --> 00:18:46,980 Come on, honey, let's not stay another minute. 167 00:18:47,056 --> 00:18:48,957 Goodbye. 168 00:18:51,493 --> 00:18:53,257 Get this straight. 169 00:18:53,329 --> 00:18:57,027 We're dumping you and not vice versa. 170 00:18:57,099 --> 00:18:59,432 Come along! 171 00:18:59,568 --> 00:19:01,662 Come back. 172 00:19:01,770 --> 00:19:04,467 Don't forget your bow. 173 00:19:10,579 --> 00:19:13,048 Teachers are a dime a dozen. 174 00:19:13,115 --> 00:19:17,314 Thanks for letting me quit. 175 00:19:22,524 --> 00:19:24,390 You, at the door! 176 00:19:24,460 --> 00:19:27,396 Come in. Stop lurking like a thief. 177 00:19:27,463 --> 00:19:29,762 Yes sir, professor. 178 00:19:32,835 --> 00:19:35,100 Come here, boy. 179 00:19:35,170 --> 00:19:37,537 Would you remove that red hat? 180 00:19:37,606 --> 00:19:39,734 It makes me uneasy. 181 00:19:43,512 --> 00:19:45,777 The thing is... 182 00:19:48,217 --> 00:19:50,880 I must be incompetent. 183 00:19:52,187 --> 00:19:56,215 Not at all! You're a good teacher. 184 00:19:56,525 --> 00:20:00,292 Oh yeah? Then why did she fire me? 185 00:20:00,362 --> 00:20:02,228 We... 186 00:20:02,831 --> 00:20:06,290 We would like to hire you. 187 00:20:41,046 --> 00:20:45,381 Liu Xiaochun, before we start, some ground rules. 188 00:20:45,450 --> 00:20:49,319 First, you'll have to work hard. 189 00:20:49,621 --> 00:20:52,318 Otherwise, it's pointless. 190 00:20:52,390 --> 00:20:54,757 Second, you must enjoy playing. 191 00:20:54,826 --> 00:20:59,992 Refrain from playing unless you enjoy it. 192 00:21:00,065 --> 00:21:01,192 And finally... 193 00:21:01,266 --> 00:21:05,294 Don't play only when you think of your mother. 194 00:21:05,537 --> 00:21:07,665 That's it. 195 00:21:09,608 --> 00:21:12,100 Play something. 196 00:21:22,520 --> 00:21:23,385 Who is it? 197 00:21:23,455 --> 00:21:26,619 Hello, is the Mr. Cheng? 198 00:21:26,691 --> 00:21:29,525 Cut it out, I know it's you. 199 00:21:30,262 --> 00:21:32,629 I miss you already. Now what? 200 00:21:32,697 --> 00:21:35,030 I miss you too. 201 00:21:35,100 --> 00:21:37,797 Oh yeah? Then why leave me? 202 00:21:37,869 --> 00:21:42,102 Do you give other women such nice shoes? 203 00:21:42,173 --> 00:21:44,768 What other women? 204 00:21:44,843 --> 00:21:46,505 Do you love me? 205 00:21:46,578 --> 00:21:48,103 Not this again! 206 00:21:48,179 --> 00:21:49,340 Yes or no? 207 00:21:49,414 --> 00:21:52,316 You're always asking! You must love me a lot. 208 00:21:52,384 --> 00:21:53,545 Is that a yes or a no? 209 00:21:53,618 --> 00:21:56,349 I love you. 210 00:21:57,389 --> 00:21:59,858 - I love you, babe. - You know I'm up here. 211 00:21:59,924 --> 00:22:03,588 You can't outfox a sly old fox. 212 00:22:03,662 --> 00:22:06,496 - I've got to go. - Clown! 213 00:22:09,768 --> 00:22:12,135 That guy your uncle? 214 00:22:12,203 --> 00:22:14,672 He needs directions. 215 00:22:14,973 --> 00:22:16,498 Did you find it okay? 216 00:22:16,574 --> 00:22:18,270 Yes. 217 00:22:18,343 --> 00:22:19,902 Here in Beijing... 218 00:22:19,978 --> 00:22:23,346 it's easier to find a bride then housing. 219 00:22:23,415 --> 00:22:26,908 You're lucky indeed. 220 00:22:26,985 --> 00:22:29,545 Come in. 221 00:22:51,910 --> 00:22:54,607 Hey! Violin-boy! 222 00:22:54,679 --> 00:22:56,375 Here! 223 00:22:56,448 --> 00:22:58,610 Up here! 224 00:22:59,718 --> 00:23:00,811 You mean me? 225 00:23:00,885 --> 00:23:04,287 Yes, you. Come on up! 226 00:23:04,756 --> 00:23:06,622 85471. 227 00:23:06,691 --> 00:23:09,593 "Where do you wander by starlight? 228 00:23:09,661 --> 00:23:11,755 Where do you wander?" 229 00:23:11,830 --> 00:23:13,924 That's right. 230 00:23:14,366 --> 00:23:17,803 "When you've got a sec, call me." 231 00:23:17,969 --> 00:23:21,997 He knows my number. Sign it Mimi. 232 00:23:22,607 --> 00:23:24,041 Hello? 233 00:23:24,275 --> 00:23:27,507 Tell him I've moved to a new apartment. 234 00:23:27,579 --> 00:23:32,176 The number is 62 87 54 53. 235 00:23:32,250 --> 00:23:35,550 Sign it: Your babe. 236 00:23:36,354 --> 00:23:37,583 How old are you? 237 00:23:37,655 --> 00:23:38,884 I'm 13. 238 00:23:38,957 --> 00:23:41,586 You're not bad on that violin. 239 00:23:41,659 --> 00:23:43,184 Play me something. 240 00:23:43,261 --> 00:23:46,493 "Lonely Makes Me Lovely." 241 00:23:47,298 --> 00:23:48,391 Don't know it? 242 00:23:48,466 --> 00:23:51,265 "The Moon Reflects My Heart." 243 00:23:51,336 --> 00:23:53,396 Play. 244 00:23:57,976 --> 00:24:02,812 Hi Fanny, I've moved. 245 00:24:02,881 --> 00:24:04,907 I'm still unpacking. 246 00:24:04,983 --> 00:24:06,849 The old apartment was fine. 247 00:24:06,918 --> 00:24:10,286 But Mr. X ran out of cash. 248 00:24:10,655 --> 00:24:12,624 What are you up to? 249 00:24:12,690 --> 00:24:15,888 You still with that guy? 250 00:24:16,327 --> 00:24:20,355 New topic. Whatshisname isn't bad looking. 251 00:24:20,832 --> 00:24:22,733 Is he rich? 252 00:24:23,968 --> 00:24:25,800 No kidding? 253 00:24:25,904 --> 00:24:27,873 Millions? 254 00:24:29,808 --> 00:24:30,832 I'm his type? 255 00:24:31,009 --> 00:24:32,910 Gotta see if I like him. 256 00:24:32,977 --> 00:24:36,539 He says that to all the girls. 257 00:24:36,981 --> 00:24:38,574 Give me his number. 258 00:24:38,650 --> 00:24:40,915 What is it? 259 00:24:41,886 --> 00:24:44,788 I may not even call him. 260 00:24:50,862 --> 00:24:53,661 Hello? Mr. Han? 261 00:24:53,731 --> 00:24:56,758 It's me, Lili. 262 00:24:58,770 --> 00:25:01,001 Why are you such a bad boy? 263 00:25:01,706 --> 00:25:05,143 Wait, I'll go to another room. 264 00:25:10,849 --> 00:25:12,841 I'm all ears. 265 00:25:25,129 --> 00:25:27,564 Stupid boy! 266 00:25:35,273 --> 00:25:37,572 Was it you at the station? 267 00:25:37,642 --> 00:25:40,612 I didn't recognize you. What brings you here? 268 00:25:40,678 --> 00:25:42,806 I live right over there. 269 00:25:43,047 --> 00:25:45,278 See you around! 270 00:25:55,960 --> 00:26:00,591 You're really something. You test my patience. 271 00:26:00,665 --> 00:26:02,827 - I what? - You pile your coal here. 272 00:26:02,901 --> 00:26:04,164 Without concern for me. 273 00:26:04,235 --> 00:26:07,000 We all share this courtyard. Get it? 274 00:26:07,071 --> 00:26:08,471 Delivery guy's choice. 275 00:26:08,540 --> 00:26:10,099 Don't fish for excuses. 276 00:26:10,174 --> 00:26:12,336 - Don't be silly! - You dare hit me? 277 00:26:12,410 --> 00:26:13,434 Watch it! 278 00:26:13,545 --> 00:26:14,979 What? 279 00:26:15,046 --> 00:26:16,981 Same routine every year. 280 00:26:17,048 --> 00:26:19,950 You blame the delivery guy. 281 00:26:20,018 --> 00:26:23,147 You encourage him just to spite me! 282 00:26:23,221 --> 00:26:27,750 If you take that tone, it's unlikely I'll move it. 283 00:26:27,825 --> 00:26:30,192 It's fine where it is. 284 00:26:30,261 --> 00:26:33,493 - Will you move it away? - Nope! 285 00:26:34,566 --> 00:26:37,195 - No? - No. 286 00:26:39,804 --> 00:26:43,297 Fine. In that case, it's all mine. 287 00:26:43,374 --> 00:26:45,866 Say that again? 288 00:26:46,110 --> 00:26:48,602 I'll be nice and warn this winter. 289 00:26:48,680 --> 00:26:51,377 Just try it, you'll see! 290 00:26:51,449 --> 00:26:53,179 I'll help myself. 291 00:26:53,251 --> 00:26:55,311 Put that back! 292 00:26:55,587 --> 00:26:58,489 Kid, what do you think you're doing? 293 00:26:58,556 --> 00:26:59,819 Is over here okay? 294 00:26:59,891 --> 00:27:02,520 Yes. Thank you. 295 00:27:02,594 --> 00:27:04,756 What's your game? 296 00:27:05,029 --> 00:27:06,964 Helpful, aren't we? 297 00:27:07,832 --> 00:27:11,701 You're aiding the enemy! 298 00:27:11,769 --> 00:27:15,171 Some teacher you are! 299 00:27:19,711 --> 00:27:21,703 Wash your hands. 300 00:27:25,016 --> 00:27:27,144 Use soap. 301 00:27:33,858 --> 00:27:36,089 Hold it. 302 00:27:36,160 --> 00:27:39,927 I'm overwhelmed here. Come help me. 303 00:27:43,201 --> 00:27:45,568 Give me a hand. 304 00:27:48,740 --> 00:27:53,337 He followed a lady cat and got beaten up. 305 00:27:53,511 --> 00:27:55,275 Stop! 306 00:27:55,380 --> 00:27:59,147 Get the medicine on the shelf. 307 00:28:01,819 --> 00:28:05,688 You don't know how. I'll do it. 308 00:28:08,693 --> 00:28:10,628 Close it up. 309 00:28:11,896 --> 00:28:15,060 Mic the milk with water. 310 00:28:17,035 --> 00:28:19,903 The kittens are hungry too. 311 00:28:21,939 --> 00:28:24,431 Careful when you feed Mimi. 312 00:28:24,509 --> 00:28:26,444 Remove the bones. 313 00:28:26,511 --> 00:28:30,312 Watch it, clumsy. 314 00:28:30,715 --> 00:28:33,480 He has bad teeth. 315 00:28:34,652 --> 00:28:37,019 Less salt in his. 316 00:28:37,088 --> 00:28:39,751 Kidney problems too. 317 00:28:39,957 --> 00:28:44,793 Stay there. Don't be such a klutz. 318 00:28:46,497 --> 00:28:48,659 Go on. 319 00:29:03,081 --> 00:29:06,108 Play. 320 00:29:14,125 --> 00:29:17,254 What smells so awful? 321 00:29:20,832 --> 00:29:23,097 Did kitty pee under the bed again? 322 00:29:23,167 --> 00:29:25,500 Did you do that? 323 00:29:27,004 --> 00:29:28,939 I'll do it. 324 00:29:34,312 --> 00:29:38,545 See it you find a sock. 325 00:29:38,616 --> 00:29:40,983 A back one. 326 00:29:41,352 --> 00:29:43,685 No sock here. 327 00:29:48,259 --> 00:29:50,387 Just this photo. 328 00:29:50,461 --> 00:29:52,396 That's odd. 329 00:30:01,372 --> 00:30:05,275 Okay, back to work. 330 00:30:08,012 --> 00:30:11,141 Hey! Where are you going? 331 00:30:11,282 --> 00:30:14,980 My father pays you for violin lessons. 332 00:30:15,052 --> 00:30:18,819 Liu Xiaochun. 333 00:30:19,544 --> 00:30:22,571 - How much for 1 lb. of rice? - 1.6 yuan. 334 00:30:22,647 --> 00:30:24,582 How much is your rice? 335 00:30:24,649 --> 00:30:27,551 - What did he quote you? - 1.5 yuan. 336 00:30:27,619 --> 00:30:29,679 I'll give it to you for 1.3. 337 00:30:29,754 --> 00:30:32,952 How about 1 yuan even? 338 00:30:34,592 --> 00:30:37,357 I'll make it 0.90 Deal? 339 00:30:37,595 --> 00:30:39,086 Stealing my client? 340 00:30:39,163 --> 00:30:42,497 What of it? I do as I please! 341 00:30:42,567 --> 00:30:45,332 Bastard! I'll trash your stand! 342 00:30:45,403 --> 00:30:47,770 Here's a solution. 343 00:30:49,007 --> 00:30:55,436 I propose this. I'll buy 5 lbs. from each. 344 00:30:55,513 --> 00:30:58,312 You stay out of this! 345 00:30:58,383 --> 00:31:01,410 It's between him and me. 346 00:31:22,473 --> 00:31:25,568 No, that's not mine. 347 00:31:25,643 --> 00:31:28,442 My hat! 348 00:31:30,648 --> 00:31:32,173 Chun. 349 00:31:33,418 --> 00:31:35,978 I screwed up. 350 00:31:36,354 --> 00:31:38,914 I lost my cap. 351 00:31:40,358 --> 00:31:42,293 Good. 352 00:31:42,727 --> 00:31:44,218 Why good? 353 00:31:44,295 --> 00:31:46,321 I won't have to look at it. 354 00:31:46,397 --> 00:31:51,495 But the money! My money was inside. 355 00:31:51,769 --> 00:31:53,294 Here, dad. 356 00:31:54,372 --> 00:31:59,436 - Where did you get that? - I earned it. 357 00:31:59,811 --> 00:32:01,780 Take it. 358 00:32:04,849 --> 00:32:08,217 Lower your head. Admit your mistake! 359 00:32:26,337 --> 00:32:27,236 Hi there. 360 00:32:27,305 --> 00:32:32,039 Come play tonight. It's my friend's birthday. 361 00:32:45,690 --> 00:32:50,025 Go get the sheet music. 362 00:32:58,536 --> 00:33:00,767 Liu Xiaochun. 363 00:33:01,305 --> 00:33:05,743 Today you'll rejuvenate sheet music. 364 00:33:08,513 --> 00:33:11,278 You know what that means? 365 00:33:13,618 --> 00:33:18,181 - Rejuvenating means... - To wipe off the dust. 366 00:33:25,663 --> 00:33:28,565 See the pencil marks? 367 00:33:29,000 --> 00:33:30,866 She wrote them in. 368 00:33:31,602 --> 00:33:35,369 We were classmates at the Conservatory. 369 00:33:37,175 --> 00:33:41,943 We often copied scored together. 370 00:33:42,814 --> 00:33:44,783 When I was with her... 371 00:33:44,849 --> 00:33:47,580 I felt pretty good. 372 00:33:48,519 --> 00:33:50,852 Do you like her notes? 373 00:33:52,123 --> 00:33:54,456 Shortly before graduation, 374 00:33:54,792 --> 00:33:56,658 she told me... 375 00:33:56,727 --> 00:34:00,664 another guy wanted to date her and asked my advice. 376 00:34:00,731 --> 00:34:05,601 I said, "sounds good". 377 00:34:05,670 --> 00:34:09,004 The classmate in question was a real go-getter. 378 00:34:09,073 --> 00:34:12,237 That's a good trait, no? 379 00:34:13,144 --> 00:34:15,579 Later on... 380 00:34:15,746 --> 00:34:18,944 I realized she loved me. 381 00:34:19,016 --> 00:34:21,542 I was such a dope! 382 00:34:23,788 --> 00:34:26,587 I liked her. 383 00:34:28,126 --> 00:34:31,790 Anyway, that was that. 384 00:34:32,430 --> 00:34:37,027 She married the other guy... 385 00:34:37,768 --> 00:34:40,465 and left me here. 386 00:34:41,038 --> 00:34:44,941 I hear she's divorced. 387 00:34:45,009 --> 00:34:47,604 Never saw her again. 388 00:34:47,812 --> 00:34:49,644 The piece you played the other day... 389 00:34:49,714 --> 00:34:53,947 was our graduation farewell. 390 00:34:55,052 --> 00:34:59,547 I'm telling all this to a kid. 391 00:35:00,124 --> 00:35:01,649 That's laugh. 392 00:35:01,726 --> 00:35:03,786 Professor Jiang. 393 00:35:04,328 --> 00:35:07,628 You never married? 394 00:35:07,965 --> 00:35:10,196 Who would have me? 395 00:35:10,268 --> 00:35:14,865 Plus, if I bring a woman here... 396 00:35:14,939 --> 00:35:18,307 my cats will have to go. 397 00:35:29,987 --> 00:35:32,422 I have my music... 398 00:35:35,059 --> 00:35:38,928 to warm my heart. 399 00:35:56,314 --> 00:36:01,343 Chef, you don't put tomato sauce on fish-basted pork strips. 400 00:36:01,419 --> 00:36:04,878 You want some pork strips? 401 00:36:04,956 --> 00:36:06,891 I'm not here to eat. 402 00:36:06,958 --> 00:36:10,588 I'm a cook. The temp agency sent me. 403 00:36:10,661 --> 00:36:12,653 That's the boss. 404 00:36:12,997 --> 00:36:15,796 You're the boss? 405 00:36:23,140 --> 00:36:26,406 Can you ride a bike? 406 00:36:31,248 --> 00:36:32,944 Here! 407 00:36:43,427 --> 00:36:45,259 That's hot. 408 00:37:55,098 --> 00:37:56,930 Here. 409 00:37:59,102 --> 00:38:01,333 Put that down... 410 00:38:01,404 --> 00:38:05,068 and feel the music in your heart. 411 00:38:13,149 --> 00:38:15,084 What have we here? 412 00:38:20,390 --> 00:38:23,258 Wait a minute. 413 00:38:24,627 --> 00:38:29,463 The other day, you said... 414 00:38:29,532 --> 00:38:32,468 Why you little sneak. 415 00:38:32,535 --> 00:38:35,699 Making fun of me, eh? 416 00:38:35,772 --> 00:38:39,072 This is such filthy sock. 417 00:38:39,142 --> 00:38:43,978 What do you say we leave it here? 418 00:39:02,565 --> 00:39:04,693 Give me a hand. I'm way behind. 419 00:39:04,768 --> 00:39:06,999 Find the hair dryer. 420 00:39:08,705 --> 00:39:10,139 Hurry up! 421 00:39:12,776 --> 00:39:14,404 It's not here. 422 00:39:14,477 --> 00:39:16,708 Look over there. 423 00:39:28,591 --> 00:39:31,925 No, my feet. Do my toes. 424 00:39:48,878 --> 00:39:51,438 What do you know? 425 00:39:55,285 --> 00:39:56,947 That's my least favorite. 426 00:39:57,120 --> 00:40:03,026 Sit down. And no peeking. 427 00:40:32,377 --> 00:40:35,245 I put on the one you picked. 428 00:40:43,188 --> 00:40:46,124 Guess what this is. 429 00:40:46,625 --> 00:40:48,218 A birthday cake. 430 00:40:48,426 --> 00:40:50,952 What's written on it? 431 00:40:51,563 --> 00:40:53,225 Happy birthday? 432 00:40:53,298 --> 00:40:54,960 Wrong! 433 00:40:55,600 --> 00:41:00,834 He was born at 8:05 P.M. Original, huh? 434 00:41:26,698 --> 00:41:36,697 The cell phone you've reached is unavailable at this time... 435 00:41:39,411 --> 00:41:41,744 Forget it. 436 00:42:58,556 --> 00:43:01,321 Play. I'm listening. 437 00:43:07,532 --> 00:43:09,398 What's your name? 438 00:43:09,467 --> 00:43:11,936 Liu Xiaochun. 439 00:43:13,338 --> 00:43:15,500 I'm Lili. 440 00:43:23,581 --> 00:43:32,513 Two little honey bees gather pollen in the breeze... 441 00:43:40,899 --> 00:43:42,265 Dad! 442 00:43:42,333 --> 00:43:44,529 Who's that woman? 443 00:43:45,837 --> 00:43:47,863 A friend. 444 00:44:09,360 --> 00:44:12,922 Not so fast, comrade. 445 00:44:15,333 --> 00:44:17,564 Miss, you're mistaken. 446 00:44:17,635 --> 00:44:20,799 You a burglar? I may be female, but I'm not helpless. 447 00:44:20,872 --> 00:44:22,807 What do you want? 448 00:44:24,275 --> 00:44:26,403 How shall I put it... 449 00:44:26,477 --> 00:44:28,571 Let's have it. 450 00:44:29,214 --> 00:44:33,208 I'll tell you the whole story. 451 00:44:33,284 --> 00:44:36,914 Somehow, the other day, my son made 50 yuan. 452 00:44:36,988 --> 00:44:43,724 Yesterday, the woman in there left lipstick on his cheek. 453 00:44:43,828 --> 00:44:49,859 I heard a violin being played in this apartment. 454 00:44:51,002 --> 00:44:53,836 You're Xiaochun's father? 455 00:44:53,905 --> 00:44:56,340 I'm the one who gave him the money. 456 00:44:56,407 --> 00:45:00,071 I live here. The lipstick traces were mine. 457 00:45:00,144 --> 00:45:02,545 You object? 458 00:45:03,147 --> 00:45:04,706 Xiaochun reporting! 459 00:45:04,782 --> 00:45:08,685 I found two sweaters in a basin under the bed. 460 00:45:08,753 --> 00:45:10,221 They're disgusting. 461 00:45:10,288 --> 00:45:13,918 All moth-eaten and faded. 462 00:45:13,992 --> 00:45:18,020 Why did you cage them up? 463 00:45:18,196 --> 00:45:21,360 You fascist. 464 00:45:28,206 --> 00:45:30,198 Easy. 465 00:45:30,275 --> 00:45:34,212 You put dirty clothes on the piano... 466 00:45:34,312 --> 00:45:37,840 of all places! 467 00:45:38,483 --> 00:45:41,351 Your father pays me to teach you the violin. 468 00:45:41,419 --> 00:45:45,982 Not to clean or do my household chores. 469 00:45:46,758 --> 00:45:50,092 Go on. Play. 470 00:45:50,595 --> 00:45:52,860 I'm unhappy. 471 00:45:53,197 --> 00:45:57,794 Therefore, I can't play. You said so yourself. 472 00:46:10,148 --> 00:46:12,515 Why are you unhappy? 473 00:46:13,384 --> 00:46:16,081 You rearrange all my stuff. 474 00:46:16,154 --> 00:46:17,816 I can't find a thing. 475 00:46:17,889 --> 00:46:22,293 I've barely objected so far, but you're unhappy. 476 00:46:22,393 --> 00:46:25,329 I don't like playing in a pigsty. 477 00:46:25,463 --> 00:46:28,695 You never change your clothes. 478 00:46:28,766 --> 00:46:31,600 You live to pick fights. 479 00:46:31,769 --> 00:46:36,639 You smell worse than your house pets. 480 00:46:40,845 --> 00:46:43,508 They're not "house pets." 481 00:46:45,783 --> 00:46:50,483 I rescued all my cats from the street. 482 00:46:50,555 --> 00:46:55,493 Without me, they'd have starved or frozen to death. 483 00:46:55,827 --> 00:46:59,696 Liu Xiaochun, you're not so special. 484 00:46:59,764 --> 00:47:02,199 Why, you... 485 00:47:02,300 --> 00:47:03,859 You're just... 486 00:47:03,935 --> 00:47:07,133 a stray cat I took in. You know that? 487 00:47:07,205 --> 00:47:10,698 A cat who happens to play a violin. Big deal. 488 00:47:10,775 --> 00:47:13,973 You're nothing exceptional. 489 00:47:14,846 --> 00:47:18,578 And you say I smell like my animals. 490 00:47:21,152 --> 00:47:24,122 Stop tapping. Sit up straight. 491 00:47:24,188 --> 00:47:27,181 You never admit your mistakes. 492 00:47:27,525 --> 00:47:29,221 If you'd been less proud... 493 00:47:29,293 --> 00:47:34,493 your classmate wouldn't have married your rival. 494 00:47:39,103 --> 00:47:41,334 Get out. 495 00:47:45,243 --> 00:47:47,838 You hear me? 496 00:47:48,613 --> 00:47:50,775 That's right, clear out! 497 00:47:50,848 --> 00:47:54,216 If you leave now, you needn't return. 498 00:48:02,994 --> 00:48:05,463 Chun, where you going? 499 00:48:05,530 --> 00:48:06,930 Back home. 500 00:48:07,665 --> 00:48:09,759 Why the long face? 501 00:48:09,834 --> 00:48:12,565 Let's go out. My treat. 502 00:48:12,637 --> 00:48:17,337 Your dad came by. I thought he was a burglar. 503 00:48:17,608 --> 00:48:19,509 I pulled this out. 504 00:48:19,677 --> 00:48:22,772 He was so scared he almost passed out. 505 00:48:23,314 --> 00:48:25,681 I could use it for self-defense. 506 00:48:25,750 --> 00:48:27,378 The curse of a pretty face. 507 00:48:27,452 --> 00:48:31,685 All Beijing knows it's cigarette lighter. 508 00:48:31,756 --> 00:48:33,452 Your dad's country bumpkin. 509 00:48:33,524 --> 00:48:36,619 His red hat screamed "peasant." 510 00:48:36,694 --> 00:48:41,359 He hid his money in it and got himself robbed. 511 00:48:41,432 --> 00:48:43,492 Great strategy, huh? 512 00:48:43,801 --> 00:48:46,498 Big sister, are you very rich? 513 00:48:46,571 --> 00:48:50,167 I work hard for my dough and blow it on clothes. 514 00:48:50,241 --> 00:48:54,303 You never mention your mother. 515 00:48:54,445 --> 00:48:57,574 She left when I was two. 516 00:48:57,648 --> 00:49:00,345 She left me this violin. 517 00:49:00,418 --> 00:49:02,614 No wonder you play so well. 518 00:49:02,687 --> 00:49:05,623 So your dad raised you. 519 00:49:07,592 --> 00:49:10,687 Must have been hard. The peasant did okay. 520 00:49:10,761 --> 00:49:13,356 Am I too "peasant"? 521 00:49:13,431 --> 00:49:16,424 No. You're cool. 522 00:49:16,501 --> 00:49:18,800 Over here. 523 00:49:20,071 --> 00:49:21,505 I'm beat. 524 00:49:21,572 --> 00:49:26,101 Coffee now. We'll eat after. 525 00:49:28,146 --> 00:49:30,513 What will it be? Ice cream? 526 00:49:30,581 --> 00:49:33,745 What are you staring at? 527 00:49:41,058 --> 00:49:43,618 How about pastry? 528 00:49:58,709 --> 00:50:01,178 That's your phone. 529 00:50:05,283 --> 00:50:08,185 - Be right back. - Answer it here. 530 00:50:08,486 --> 00:50:11,285 Don't mind me. 531 00:50:15,324 --> 00:50:16,223 Who's calling? 532 00:50:16,292 --> 00:50:17,260 Hello? 533 00:50:17,326 --> 00:50:18,817 Hello there. 534 00:50:18,895 --> 00:50:21,126 What's with "hello there"? 535 00:50:21,197 --> 00:50:22,631 Where are you? 536 00:50:22,699 --> 00:50:24,133 I'm taking business. 537 00:50:24,200 --> 00:50:26,533 Who with? 538 00:50:28,271 --> 00:50:32,402 A promising contact. 539 00:50:34,143 --> 00:50:37,079 Male or female? 540 00:50:37,146 --> 00:50:38,944 Like me. 541 00:50:39,015 --> 00:50:41,314 Say you love me. 542 00:50:41,384 --> 00:50:44,115 Of course. I do. 543 00:50:44,187 --> 00:50:46,782 Say it in Chinese. 544 00:50:46,856 --> 00:50:49,155 Yes, that's right. 545 00:50:49,225 --> 00:50:53,595 Hello? 546 00:50:56,432 --> 00:50:58,526 I can't here you. 547 00:50:58,601 --> 00:51:00,661 Dad! 548 00:51:00,837 --> 00:51:02,305 Darling. 549 00:51:02,371 --> 00:51:06,570 So, you're talking business? 550 00:51:07,376 --> 00:51:09,743 Nice female client. 551 00:51:12,148 --> 00:51:14,913 Ever so attractive. 552 00:51:14,984 --> 00:51:18,512 Pricey jewelry she's got there. 553 00:51:19,856 --> 00:51:23,520 So she's the one you hope will cough up some money. 554 00:51:23,593 --> 00:51:25,687 Sit! 555 00:51:27,330 --> 00:51:29,356 Keep chatting. 556 00:51:29,432 --> 00:51:32,994 Honey, I'll go home and start dinner. 557 00:51:33,069 --> 00:51:35,470 Bye-bye. 558 00:51:36,839 --> 00:51:39,104 Bye-bye. 559 00:51:46,949 --> 00:51:48,577 You still here? 560 00:51:48,651 --> 00:51:52,588 All men are jerks! Get lost. 561 00:52:16,112 --> 00:52:19,082 Goodbye. Come again. 562 00:52:21,617 --> 00:52:23,677 Come on. 563 00:52:31,360 --> 00:52:33,659 Straight ahead. 564 00:52:52,415 --> 00:52:55,715 Excuse me, is this the way in? 565 00:53:58,714 --> 00:54:00,649 Thank you all. 566 00:54:00,883 --> 00:54:05,253 I'd like to introduce my esteemed teacher. 567 00:54:05,321 --> 00:54:07,051 I am here thanks to him. 568 00:54:07,123 --> 00:54:12,562 I own him everything. Professor Yu Shifeng. 569 00:54:42,625 --> 00:54:46,221 How many big ticket concerts in 12 months? 570 00:54:47,630 --> 00:54:50,361 Sure, they applaud. 571 00:54:50,433 --> 00:54:52,664 The welcome is warm. 572 00:54:53,402 --> 00:54:55,997 But it's not for your playing. 573 00:54:56,072 --> 00:54:58,667 It's for you reputation. 574 00:55:00,643 --> 00:55:05,946 And now, I'm part of your show, too. 575 00:55:07,416 --> 00:55:09,476 You're a big boy now. 576 00:55:10,353 --> 00:55:14,017 I can't scold you anymore... 577 00:55:15,157 --> 00:55:18,855 or give you a good kick. 578 00:55:22,031 --> 00:55:24,967 Where will it all lead? 579 00:55:29,138 --> 00:55:32,973 I sense the danger in too much, too soon. 580 00:55:33,042 --> 00:55:37,207 To truly succeed as a musician... 581 00:55:39,515 --> 00:55:42,280 Forget it. I'll shut up. 582 00:55:42,618 --> 00:55:45,713 I've said too much already. 583 00:55:46,522 --> 00:55:50,789 Let's not keep the press waiting. 584 00:56:01,920 --> 00:56:06,381 Go ahead. 585 00:56:09,694 --> 00:56:12,528 Your dad wants me to teach you violin... 586 00:56:12,597 --> 00:56:15,226 He paid you to. 587 00:56:17,335 --> 00:56:19,634 How rude! 588 00:56:20,438 --> 00:56:23,875 You're a very rude boy. 589 00:56:24,276 --> 00:56:25,904 Liu Cheng. 590 00:56:25,977 --> 00:56:28,208 Professor Jiang. 591 00:56:28,814 --> 00:56:31,306 Is class over? 592 00:56:31,950 --> 00:56:34,249 What's all this? 593 00:56:34,319 --> 00:56:36,550 Chun offended you, didn't he? 594 00:56:36,621 --> 00:56:39,352 It's a token gesture... 595 00:56:39,424 --> 00:56:41,325 Chun. 596 00:56:43,161 --> 00:56:46,962 - Go down the street and buy us a bottle. - Yeah. 597 00:56:47,032 --> 00:56:51,026 If we finish this one, that's a start. 598 00:56:51,102 --> 00:56:53,867 Have seat! 599 00:56:56,575 --> 00:57:00,512 How good a musician is Chun? 600 00:57:01,112 --> 00:57:03,274 He's not bad. 601 00:57:03,949 --> 00:57:07,613 Dose he have a future or not? 602 00:57:07,686 --> 00:57:09,416 That depends. 603 00:57:09,487 --> 00:57:11,979 Do you seek fame and fortune... 604 00:57:12,057 --> 00:57:15,027 or consummate musicianship? 605 00:57:15,327 --> 00:57:17,523 Fame and fortune. 606 00:57:19,564 --> 00:57:23,092 I can't guarantee it. 607 00:57:25,871 --> 00:57:28,500 In that case, we quit. 608 00:57:28,573 --> 00:57:31,475 Suit yourself. 609 00:57:32,911 --> 00:57:37,076 Professor Jiang... 610 00:57:37,949 --> 00:57:40,009 you're very understanding. 611 00:57:40,085 --> 00:57:42,554 - How so? - You're a fine man. 612 00:57:42,621 --> 00:57:46,752 I was afraid you'd be insulted. 613 00:57:46,825 --> 00:57:50,956 Your open mind disarms me. 614 00:57:51,029 --> 00:57:53,589 True, such a trifling matter couldn't affect... 615 00:57:53,665 --> 00:57:56,692 What are you insinuating? 616 00:57:57,135 --> 00:58:00,799 Come clean. What's this about? 617 00:58:01,039 --> 00:58:04,203 Are you firing me? 618 00:58:05,911 --> 00:58:09,780 Liu Cheng, you're a regular bastard. 619 00:58:09,848 --> 00:58:16,755 You set out ot trick me, didn't you? 620 00:58:19,090 --> 00:58:21,924 Drop this nonsense. 621 00:58:22,827 --> 00:58:23,988 Is this about money? 622 00:58:24,062 --> 00:58:27,089 I don't want money. Not anymore. 623 00:58:28,733 --> 00:58:32,135 In that case... 624 00:58:37,943 --> 00:58:40,037 Professor Jiang... 625 00:58:40,111 --> 00:58:44,776 I'll tell you the truth. 626 00:58:45,016 --> 00:58:47,952 I want Xiaochun... 627 00:58:48,820 --> 00:58:52,188 to change teachers. 628 00:59:05,036 --> 00:59:10,771 Out of my sight! 629 00:59:14,612 --> 00:59:16,911 Sulk all you want. 630 00:59:17,515 --> 00:59:21,452 But it's settled. You're changing teachers. 631 00:59:46,845 --> 00:59:47,608 Mister... 632 00:59:47,679 --> 00:59:49,272 - Professor Yu! - Who? 633 00:59:49,347 --> 00:59:51,543 Professor Yu! 634 00:59:52,117 --> 00:59:53,107 What is it? 635 00:59:53,184 --> 00:59:55,881 Hello, professor. 636 00:59:55,954 --> 00:59:59,482 - Ever hear of a doorbell? - What bell? 637 01:00:00,025 --> 01:00:05,259 Professor Yu, I was at Mr. Tang Rong's recital. 638 01:00:05,330 --> 01:00:07,890 Do your remember me? 639 01:00:09,100 --> 01:00:12,070 - You have company? - No. 640 01:00:12,137 --> 01:00:14,163 That's my pupil. I'm teaching. 641 01:00:14,239 --> 01:00:17,437 Please forgive my intrusion. 642 01:00:17,509 --> 01:00:22,413 But I have something vital to tell you. 643 01:00:22,480 --> 01:00:25,575 May I see you alone? 644 01:00:25,650 --> 01:00:29,178 Of course, Mrs. Yu may stay. 645 01:00:29,254 --> 01:00:31,485 Okay, I'm all ears. 646 01:00:34,692 --> 01:00:36,854 I wish to tell you... 647 01:00:36,927 --> 01:00:40,329 about a violin prodigy. 648 01:00:40,398 --> 01:00:42,629 This genius... 649 01:00:44,168 --> 01:00:46,728 is my son. 650 01:00:46,804 --> 01:00:51,333 A strange path led him to the violin. 651 01:00:51,409 --> 01:00:53,776 So, your son's a genius? 652 01:00:56,247 --> 01:01:00,378 Well, that's a secret. 653 01:01:00,451 --> 01:01:03,910 I'll tell you the whole story. 654 01:01:22,038 --> 01:01:23,973 Well... 655 01:01:24,040 --> 01:01:26,066 Come in! 656 01:01:26,776 --> 01:01:29,371 We've got some catching up to do... 657 01:01:29,446 --> 01:01:31,813 you and I. 658 01:01:43,093 --> 01:01:44,959 Let's begin. 659 01:02:34,244 --> 01:02:37,078 Take care. Bring him to us soon. 660 01:02:37,147 --> 01:02:39,378 See you, professor. 661 01:02:39,449 --> 01:02:41,111 Good bye. 662 01:02:48,124 --> 01:02:50,491 He really got to you. 663 01:02:51,528 --> 01:02:54,521 We often see folks like him. 664 01:02:57,066 --> 01:02:59,001 A touching tale! 665 01:04:05,101 --> 01:04:08,162 You truly play well... 666 01:04:12,342 --> 01:04:14,743 Liu Xiaochun. 667 01:04:15,612 --> 01:04:17,877 Our lessons together... 668 01:04:18,514 --> 01:04:20,847 end here. 669 01:04:33,930 --> 01:04:38,061 The first time I saw you, I figured... 670 01:04:38,268 --> 01:04:40,931 you'd never make it. 671 01:04:41,971 --> 01:04:45,999 I saw you potential... 672 01:04:46,542 --> 01:04:48,738 but doubted... 673 01:04:48,811 --> 01:04:51,303 that destiny would smile upon... 674 01:04:51,381 --> 01:04:57,048 a country boy with no connections. 675 01:04:58,154 --> 01:05:00,988 Your father's right. 676 01:05:01,457 --> 01:05:03,949 I can teach you violin, 677 01:05:04,827 --> 01:05:08,025 but not lead you to acclaim. 678 01:05:13,169 --> 01:05:16,970 Study hard with professor Yu. 679 01:05:17,407 --> 01:05:20,206 He's a good teacher. 680 01:05:27,583 --> 01:05:30,314 Return this money to your dad. 681 01:05:31,454 --> 01:05:34,424 I've written my phone number. 682 01:05:34,691 --> 01:05:37,422 Call me some time. 683 01:06:03,545 --> 01:06:07,175 Well, well. You! 684 01:06:07,249 --> 01:06:10,378 If it isn't my son. Little devil. 685 01:06:10,452 --> 01:06:13,388 You put me in a real bind last time. 686 01:06:13,455 --> 01:06:15,447 Is Lili home? 687 01:06:19,561 --> 01:06:21,757 She's not here. 688 01:06:21,830 --> 01:06:25,096 Two guys seek Lili, I, however, have a key. 689 01:06:25,167 --> 01:06:27,261 Why are you here? 690 01:06:27,335 --> 01:06:29,236 And you? 691 01:06:35,544 --> 01:06:37,308 Give her that. 692 01:06:39,181 --> 01:06:41,173 Hey kid! 693 01:06:53,361 --> 01:06:55,455 Hi. 694 01:06:58,533 --> 01:07:01,901 You're pleased with yourself. What gives? 695 01:07:01,970 --> 01:07:05,998 Take off my glasses and get out. 696 01:07:10,078 --> 01:07:12,513 Nice hairdo. 697 01:07:16,251 --> 01:07:18,720 Darling. 698 01:07:21,890 --> 01:07:23,859 Hands off. 699 01:07:36,671 --> 01:07:38,572 Open it. 700 01:07:52,754 --> 01:07:55,747 How did you know I tried it on? 701 01:07:56,524 --> 01:08:00,188 Top secret. I can't say. 702 01:08:00,262 --> 01:08:02,197 You followed me? 703 01:08:02,264 --> 01:08:03,323 Followed? 704 01:08:03,398 --> 01:08:05,458 Glasses off! 705 01:08:05,533 --> 01:08:07,297 Look me in the eye. 706 01:08:07,502 --> 01:08:08,902 Answer me! 707 01:08:08,970 --> 01:08:11,201 Nothing elaborate. 708 01:08:11,473 --> 01:08:13,874 You really followed me? 709 01:08:14,075 --> 01:08:15,976 Yes. 710 01:08:16,945 --> 01:08:19,107 Alright then. 711 01:08:19,180 --> 01:08:21,206 That woman at the cafe... 712 01:08:21,283 --> 01:08:24,811 You told her your dirty jokes? Who was she? 713 01:08:24,953 --> 01:08:26,717 Out with it! 714 01:08:26,855 --> 01:08:29,882 My new policy... 715 01:08:29,958 --> 01:08:31,790 is to talk business... 716 01:08:31,860 --> 01:08:34,523 only with men. 717 01:08:34,596 --> 01:08:37,828 I was eyeing her shop, 718 01:08:37,966 --> 01:08:40,868 but I'm low on funds. 719 01:08:41,269 --> 01:08:43,670 Don't be angry. 720 01:08:52,414 --> 01:08:54,747 Help me put it on. 721 01:09:06,161 --> 01:09:07,959 Like it? 722 01:09:08,029 --> 01:09:10,521 Obviously. 723 01:09:12,233 --> 01:09:14,134 Sell it! 724 01:09:14,202 --> 01:09:16,501 It stirs up bad memories. 725 01:09:16,571 --> 01:09:19,405 You just said you need money. 726 01:09:19,474 --> 01:09:21,238 How much? 727 01:09:21,309 --> 01:09:22,868 27,000. 728 01:09:22,944 --> 01:09:25,880 That's what it cost. Go return it. 729 01:09:29,751 --> 01:09:31,276 Professor Yu. 730 01:09:31,353 --> 01:09:34,721 I kept my shoes on last time. 731 01:09:34,789 --> 01:09:38,157 I felt foolish as I left. 732 01:09:40,028 --> 01:09:41,621 Come in. 733 01:09:42,530 --> 01:09:46,092 - So you're Liu Xiaochun? - Yes. 734 01:09:46,167 --> 01:09:49,331 Play a piece you like. 735 01:09:49,404 --> 01:09:55,366 Xiaochun, play the Wieniawsky concerto for the professor. 736 01:09:58,452 --> 01:10:00,114 Where's the violin? 737 01:10:00,187 --> 01:10:02,122 I sold it. 738 01:10:02,356 --> 01:10:03,915 Don't joke! 739 01:10:03,991 --> 01:10:06,392 It's true! 740 01:10:07,161 --> 01:10:10,893 Where's the money? 741 01:10:11,165 --> 01:10:13,361 I spent it. 742 01:10:14,502 --> 01:10:17,097 What is this? 743 01:10:17,204 --> 01:10:19,139 Professor Yu. 744 01:10:19,206 --> 01:10:22,870 I don't know what's going on. 745 01:10:23,010 --> 01:10:25,878 Where is the violin? 746 01:10:27,348 --> 01:10:31,979 Professor, I wouldn't dare lie to you. 747 01:10:32,053 --> 01:10:34,716 Truly, he does play the violin. 748 01:10:34,789 --> 01:10:37,349 And rather well. 749 01:10:37,425 --> 01:10:40,987 Perhaps you could loan him one... 750 01:10:41,062 --> 01:10:43,998 and he'll show you. 751 01:10:45,900 --> 01:10:48,495 Sit down. 752 01:10:50,638 --> 01:10:52,470 - Lin Yu! - Yes? 753 01:10:52,540 --> 01:10:55,100 Bring us your violin. 754 01:11:00,047 --> 01:11:02,209 Play something. 755 01:11:02,383 --> 01:11:05,046 I don't know how. 756 01:11:10,391 --> 01:11:12,758 Oh, yes you do. 757 01:11:12,827 --> 01:11:15,194 I can see by your hands. 758 01:11:15,262 --> 01:11:18,164 Lin Yu, loan him yours. 759 01:11:18,232 --> 01:11:20,929 I won't play here. 760 01:11:27,241 --> 01:11:29,676 Where did you sell it? 761 01:11:29,777 --> 01:11:33,145 Speak up! Where? 762 01:11:33,380 --> 01:11:35,281 Dongdan's shop. 763 01:11:35,349 --> 01:11:41,186 Who told you to sell it? 764 01:11:41,522 --> 01:11:44,822 See what you've done! 765 01:11:44,892 --> 01:11:48,829 Look here. You call this sheet music? 766 01:11:49,430 --> 01:11:51,956 You think I'm an idiot? 767 01:11:52,032 --> 01:11:57,596 It's full of pictures of bad women! 768 01:11:58,873 --> 01:12:07,407 And this stuff. What have you glued in here? 769 01:12:08,215 --> 01:12:10,207 Who said to sell it? 770 01:12:10,284 --> 01:12:15,484 Sell everything! Why don't you? 771 01:12:18,792 --> 01:12:21,455 This first prize... 772 01:12:21,729 --> 01:12:24,631 and all the rest. You're unworthy. 773 01:12:24,698 --> 01:12:27,031 They said you were the best. 774 01:12:27,101 --> 01:12:29,263 All these prizes! 775 01:12:29,336 --> 01:12:31,362 Worthless boy! 776 01:12:31,438 --> 01:12:36,240 And here. You've put up a picture of the bitch upstairs. 777 01:12:36,310 --> 01:12:40,042 What were you thinking? 778 01:13:28,028 --> 01:13:30,463 A violin, sir? 779 01:13:31,065 --> 01:13:32,590 It's an ordinary one. 780 01:13:32,666 --> 01:13:36,194 And you want 50,000? Somebody cheated you. 781 01:13:36,270 --> 01:13:39,138 We didn't pay that. 782 01:13:39,206 --> 01:13:44,235 We add a profit margin to earn a living. 783 01:13:52,419 --> 01:13:53,512 - Who's banging? - Me. 784 01:13:53,587 --> 01:13:56,022 - Who? - Something's happened. 785 01:13:56,090 --> 01:13:58,616 Why, it's Xiaochun's dad. 786 01:13:58,692 --> 01:14:01,856 Am I your type? 787 01:14:02,062 --> 01:14:04,031 Come out there! 788 01:14:04,265 --> 01:14:08,726 Why should I? Tell me. 789 01:14:10,537 --> 01:14:15,343 Something serious has happened. 790 01:14:15,612 --> 01:14:16,807 I wouldn't make this up. 791 01:14:16,880 --> 01:14:17,745 Stop shouting and listen. 792 01:14:17,814 --> 01:14:24,076 If Chun bought the coat, I'll pay you back. 793 01:14:28,889 --> 01:14:31,916 Tell her about the coat. 794 01:14:33,660 --> 01:14:39,122 Tell you big sister everything. Is it true? 795 01:14:55,415 --> 01:15:02,879 The number you've dialed is out of service... 796 01:15:03,790 --> 01:15:07,522 It wasn't easy to find him a teacher. 797 01:15:07,594 --> 01:15:09,927 Mr. Yu, of the Conservatory. 798 01:15:09,996 --> 01:15:11,362 What an insult... 799 01:15:11,431 --> 01:15:14,162 to show up with an empty case. 800 01:15:14,234 --> 01:15:17,261 The way things are going, 801 01:15:17,337 --> 01:15:19,863 Xiaochun's future is shot. 802 01:15:19,940 --> 01:15:21,738 The violin. How much? 803 01:15:21,808 --> 01:15:23,640 50,000. 804 01:16:16,463 --> 01:16:18,056 Hello? 805 01:16:18,799 --> 01:16:20,233 Funny? 806 01:16:20,300 --> 01:16:22,098 It's me. 807 01:16:23,403 --> 01:16:26,430 How much cash you got? 808 01:16:26,907 --> 01:16:28,569 I'll fill you in later. A rotten break. 809 01:16:28,642 --> 01:16:32,272 Help me out, it's urgent. 810 01:16:32,345 --> 01:16:34,814 I'll repay you fast. 811 01:16:35,182 --> 01:16:36,878 10,000 yuan? 812 01:16:36,950 --> 01:16:38,885 I'll take it. Thanks. 813 01:16:38,952 --> 01:16:44,084 For tomorrow. I have to find the rest. 814 01:16:51,097 --> 01:16:54,329 Hello? Mr. Han? It's Lili. 815 01:16:54,401 --> 01:16:58,497 Lili! You have some nerve phoning me! 816 01:16:58,805 --> 01:17:01,536 You found a guy richer than me? 817 01:17:01,608 --> 01:17:04,601 You stood me up. I waited 3 hours. 818 01:17:04,678 --> 01:17:09,639 If an employee is 3 minutes late, I fire him on the spot. 819 01:17:09,716 --> 01:17:11,582 I'm not your employee. 820 01:17:11,651 --> 01:17:13,745 Don't take that tone with me! 821 01:17:13,820 --> 01:17:17,086 You money is no excuse! 822 01:17:55,262 --> 01:17:59,199 I was 14 the first time I heard this. 823 01:17:59,699 --> 01:18:01,725 I was in high school. 824 01:18:01,935 --> 01:18:05,599 Phonographs were rare. 825 01:18:05,872 --> 01:18:09,070 I had a classmate whose father went abroad. 826 01:18:09,142 --> 01:18:14,809 He brought back Vivaldi's Four Seasons. 827 01:18:15,048 --> 01:18:16,846 We were young. 828 01:18:17,017 --> 01:18:19,987 We hid in order to listen. 829 01:18:20,053 --> 01:18:23,615 Outside it rained. We were entranced. 830 01:18:23,790 --> 01:18:25,952 It was like... 831 01:18:26,126 --> 01:18:28,391 How shall I put it? 832 01:18:28,895 --> 01:18:31,387 A sort of secret. 833 01:18:31,731 --> 01:18:34,599 A pact between us and the music. 834 01:18:34,668 --> 01:18:39,163 Music was out first love. 835 01:18:39,506 --> 01:18:43,807 It was a magnificent feeling. 836 01:18:59,793 --> 01:19:03,389 You, there! 837 01:19:14,207 --> 01:19:18,645 I can't talk, Funny. I'll call you back. 838 01:19:20,981 --> 01:19:22,973 Out! 839 01:19:23,450 --> 01:19:25,681 Get out! 840 01:19:33,827 --> 01:19:37,059 Professor Yu! 841 01:19:37,297 --> 01:19:39,493 You again. 842 01:19:42,002 --> 01:19:45,700 I lost my temper earlier. I apologize. 843 01:19:46,039 --> 01:19:47,701 Sorry. 844 01:19:47,774 --> 01:19:50,243 I didn't come for your course... 845 01:19:50,310 --> 01:19:52,677 but for a child. 846 01:19:52,746 --> 01:19:55,682 I screwed up. I destroyed a genius. 847 01:19:55,749 --> 01:19:57,684 Only you can help me. 848 01:19:57,751 --> 01:20:00,812 A father and his son came to see you... 849 01:20:00,887 --> 01:20:02,856 - I'm not taking any students. - Wait! 850 01:20:02,922 --> 01:20:05,357 It' all my fault. 851 01:20:05,425 --> 01:20:09,192 He sold his violin to buy me a coat. 852 01:20:09,529 --> 01:20:13,227 Nobody's ever been that nice to me. 853 01:20:13,299 --> 01:20:16,497 And I wrecked his future. 854 01:20:24,206 --> 01:20:26,698 This way, Professor. 855 01:20:33,815 --> 01:20:36,944 Professor. 856 01:20:37,319 --> 01:20:41,381 Please come in. 857 01:20:41,656 --> 01:20:45,752 - Miss Lili brought me. - Sit down. 858 01:20:46,061 --> 01:20:47,154 Chan. 859 01:20:47,229 --> 01:20:48,527 What you want doesn't count. 860 01:20:48,597 --> 01:20:51,658 Now play and absolve me of my crime. 861 01:20:51,733 --> 01:20:55,067 Here. 862 01:21:00,909 --> 01:21:03,572 It seems I've ruined his future. 863 01:21:03,645 --> 01:21:05,671 Play! 864 01:21:06,415 --> 01:21:10,182 Miss Lili, truly... 865 01:21:10,519 --> 01:21:13,421 I thank you deeply. 866 01:21:13,488 --> 01:21:15,616 As soon as I saw you... 867 01:21:15,690 --> 01:21:18,319 I knew you were a good soul. 868 01:21:18,393 --> 01:21:19,884 Knock it off. 869 01:21:19,961 --> 01:21:22,624 I knew right away you were rotten. 870 01:21:22,697 --> 01:21:24,825 How true. 871 01:21:24,900 --> 01:21:27,131 We're even now. 872 01:21:27,202 --> 01:21:31,162 Whether Yu accepts him or not is up to fate. 873 01:21:31,239 --> 01:21:33,504 Agreed. 874 01:21:50,759 --> 01:21:53,354 Who's your teacher? 875 01:21:56,798 --> 01:21:58,926 You won't say? 876 01:21:59,601 --> 01:22:01,763 No matter. 877 01:22:02,170 --> 01:22:06,505 You play from the heart. 878 01:22:06,575 --> 01:22:08,203 That's good. 879 01:22:08,343 --> 01:22:11,006 Who did you sell your violin to? 880 01:22:11,279 --> 01:22:13,475 Dongdan's shop. 881 01:22:13,815 --> 01:22:15,078 You're gutsy. 882 01:22:15,150 --> 01:22:19,747 I'd not have dared. Character pleases me. 883 01:22:25,193 --> 01:22:27,685 You've got peach fuzz. 884 01:22:28,163 --> 01:22:30,860 Want to be my pupil? 885 01:23:08,470 --> 01:23:12,965 Every note is in place but it's no use. 886 01:23:13,341 --> 01:23:15,970 There's no feeling when you play. 887 01:23:16,044 --> 01:23:20,607 Music devoid of feeling is like an empty gun. 888 01:23:20,782 --> 01:23:24,241 Without bullets, how can you hit a target... 889 01:23:24,319 --> 01:23:27,619 or conquer a listener? 890 01:23:29,424 --> 01:23:33,122 Feeling can't be taught. 891 01:23:35,297 --> 01:23:38,096 Technique, yes. 892 01:23:39,701 --> 01:23:42,034 But feeling are up to you. 893 01:23:42,103 --> 01:23:44,572 Class dismissed. 894 01:23:44,906 --> 01:23:47,899 Come here Liu Xiaochun. 895 01:23:48,143 --> 01:23:50,669 I'd like you to meet Lin Yu. 896 01:23:50,745 --> 01:23:52,839 This is Xiaochun. Shake hands. 897 01:23:52,914 --> 01:23:55,474 We've met. 898 01:23:57,686 --> 01:24:01,487 I'll soon pick a pupil for the international contest. 899 01:24:01,556 --> 01:24:05,550 Your chances are equal, so study hard. 900 01:24:05,627 --> 01:24:08,756 But you already chose me. 901 01:24:09,531 --> 01:24:12,433 I'll decide at the last minute. 902 01:24:12,500 --> 01:24:14,992 Go! 903 01:24:17,839 --> 01:24:21,003 Liu Xiaochun, that's great! 904 01:24:21,076 --> 01:24:24,604 An international competition. 905 01:24:31,886 --> 01:24:34,947 So begins our first lesson. 906 01:24:36,825 --> 01:24:39,021 Seems dark? 907 01:24:40,161 --> 01:24:42,721 Get used to it. 908 01:24:44,032 --> 01:24:47,025 Learn to embrace it. 909 01:24:47,669 --> 01:24:50,434 The stage is blinding. 910 01:24:51,272 --> 01:24:53,969 When you play, the audience vanishes. 911 01:24:54,042 --> 01:24:56,876 The light is in your heart. 912 01:24:57,512 --> 01:24:59,981 Heaven, too, is dark. 913 01:25:00,048 --> 01:25:02,517 Only the angels glow. 914 01:25:02,584 --> 01:25:06,646 You, too, are and angel for you possess music. 915 01:25:06,721 --> 01:25:08,587 Your violin is a weapon. 916 01:25:08,657 --> 01:25:13,254 Your feelings are bullets. You must conquer. 917 01:25:13,361 --> 01:25:15,887 You must conquer through music. 918 01:25:15,964 --> 01:25:18,957 I've chosen your piece. 919 01:25:19,434 --> 01:25:21,926 It's perfect for you. 920 01:25:22,003 --> 01:25:24,199 It's difficult. 921 01:25:24,272 --> 01:25:28,334 Tchaikovsky's Concerto in D Major. 922 01:25:30,278 --> 01:25:33,373 This is a precious violin. 923 01:25:34,416 --> 01:25:37,443 It's over 200 years old. 924 01:25:37,752 --> 01:25:42,588 Starting today, it's in your care. 925 01:25:43,591 --> 01:25:45,184 Begin. 926 01:25:49,230 --> 01:25:51,222 That's better. 927 01:26:12,987 --> 01:26:20,485 The shotgun's become a sleek rifle. 928 01:26:21,029 --> 01:26:24,090 I barely recognize you. 929 01:26:24,332 --> 01:26:25,163 Professor Yu. 930 01:26:25,233 --> 01:26:28,226 Liu Cheng, it's you. 931 01:26:30,405 --> 01:26:33,239 I've come to get Chun. 932 01:26:35,043 --> 01:26:37,239 Liu Cheng... 933 01:26:39,180 --> 01:26:41,911 I've discussed it with Chun... 934 01:26:42,117 --> 01:26:44,643 - Some water. - Thank you. 935 01:26:44,719 --> 01:26:46,711 To facilitate matters, 936 01:26:46,788 --> 01:26:48,814 starting today, 937 01:26:48,890 --> 01:26:53,260 Chun will live here with me. 938 01:26:55,096 --> 01:26:57,861 From the professor. 939 01:26:58,733 --> 01:27:01,601 To buy yourself an outfit. 940 01:27:14,983 --> 01:27:17,384 Chuan... 941 01:27:18,753 --> 01:27:23,851 I have something to tell you. 942 01:27:24,225 --> 01:27:28,492 I went to Dongdan's shop. 943 01:27:29,564 --> 01:27:35,265 Somebody bought our violin. 944 01:27:38,173 --> 01:27:41,200 No bid deal. 945 01:27:42,177 --> 01:27:44,737 It had seen better days. 946 01:27:44,813 --> 01:27:47,715 A change was in order. 947 01:27:50,618 --> 01:27:53,918 Pay close attention to Mr. Yu. 948 01:28:13,808 --> 01:28:15,800 This is my sink. 949 01:28:15,877 --> 01:28:18,312 Yours is the other one. 950 01:28:21,983 --> 01:28:24,111 Peasant! 951 01:28:25,887 --> 01:28:28,152 30, 40, 50 thousand. 952 01:28:28,223 --> 01:28:31,455 It's all there. Every last cent. 953 01:28:32,861 --> 01:28:34,762 They sold the violin. 954 01:28:34,996 --> 01:28:37,192 So I don't need the cash. 955 01:28:37,465 --> 01:28:40,025 Who's the bastard who bought it? 956 01:28:40,101 --> 01:28:42,661 Let's drop it! 957 01:28:50,411 --> 01:28:54,781 And you can knit. You're something, Liu Cheng. 958 01:28:54,849 --> 01:28:56,977 It was an old sweater of Xiaochun's 959 01:28:57,051 --> 01:29:02,080 I undid it to knit him another. 960 01:29:02,790 --> 01:29:06,784 Chun is lucky to have a dad like you. 961 01:29:07,495 --> 01:29:09,589 Give me that. 962 01:29:12,467 --> 01:29:14,868 Lili. 963 01:29:16,104 --> 01:29:20,474 The professor wants to keep Xiaochun with him. 964 01:29:20,575 --> 01:29:22,908 I should be pleased. 965 01:29:23,177 --> 01:29:27,114 So why don't I feel good about it? 966 01:29:27,181 --> 01:29:30,674 He's your flesh and blood, not some kid you found. 967 01:29:30,752 --> 01:29:34,314 He's you son, no matter what. 968 01:29:35,924 --> 01:29:38,359 That's true. 969 01:30:41,807 --> 01:30:43,901 It's me. 970 01:30:44,143 --> 01:30:46,237 I wanted to see you. 971 01:30:46,312 --> 01:30:48,406 Come in. 972 01:30:50,116 --> 01:30:54,952 Lili bought you this coat. Try it on. 973 01:30:56,555 --> 01:30:58,490 Chun. 974 01:31:04,096 --> 01:31:08,864 Chun, I wanted to see you... 975 01:31:08,934 --> 01:31:12,894 to talk to you about something. 976 01:31:14,006 --> 01:31:18,637 It's good that you're living here with Mr. Yu. 977 01:31:19,712 --> 01:31:22,546 I'm thinking of heading home. 978 01:31:23,849 --> 01:31:29,220 I'll earn the cash to send you abroad to compete. 979 01:31:31,424 --> 01:31:33,791 What do you say? 980 01:31:37,196 --> 01:31:39,256 Have some fruit juice. 981 01:31:39,331 --> 01:31:40,594 Thanks. 982 01:31:40,666 --> 01:31:42,567 Here. 983 01:31:43,469 --> 01:31:45,301 It's a last minute thing... 984 01:31:45,371 --> 01:31:48,034 as to who will get to compete. 985 01:31:48,107 --> 01:31:50,542 Bye! 986 01:32:19,171 --> 01:32:21,163 That's good. 987 01:32:21,841 --> 01:32:24,208 Why are you stopping? 988 01:32:27,880 --> 01:32:29,849 Professor. 989 01:32:30,983 --> 01:32:33,851 I don't want to compete. 990 01:32:38,457 --> 01:32:40,790 My dad's leaving. 991 01:32:41,126 --> 01:32:43,686 I want to go with him. 992 01:32:53,138 --> 01:32:56,108 He won't agree. 993 01:32:57,309 --> 01:33:02,077 He dreams of your success. 994 01:33:04,083 --> 01:33:06,951 Stay and play well. 995 01:33:07,319 --> 01:33:09,948 For his sake. 996 01:33:12,858 --> 01:33:16,124 I think my playing is worse. 997 01:33:19,899 --> 01:33:22,664 True enough. 998 01:33:23,068 --> 01:33:25,867 You're developed Lin Yu's failing. 999 01:33:25,938 --> 01:33:29,340 This is about expressing gratitude. 1000 01:33:29,608 --> 01:33:33,238 I see no gratefulness in you. 1001 01:33:38,717 --> 01:33:42,620 How to put you in touch with the sensation? 1002 01:33:46,892 --> 01:33:48,656 Let's say... 1003 01:33:48,794 --> 01:33:51,286 Take for example. 1004 01:33:53,098 --> 01:33:55,431 For example. 1005 01:33:56,902 --> 01:33:59,428 For example. 1006 01:34:00,472 --> 01:34:03,032 Liu Cheng is not your real father. 1007 01:34:03,108 --> 01:34:06,943 He found you in a train station... 1008 01:34:07,012 --> 01:34:10,505 with a violin beside you. 1009 01:34:10,583 --> 01:34:12,347 So Liu Cheng assumed... 1010 01:34:12,418 --> 01:34:15,513 whoever left you there... 1011 01:34:17,156 --> 01:34:20,251 wanted you to play the violin. 1012 01:34:21,994 --> 01:34:24,930 If your parents abandoned you... 1013 01:34:25,197 --> 01:34:30,033 for a shameful reason. 1014 01:34:31,837 --> 01:34:35,069 Liu Cheng never blamed them. 1015 01:34:35,140 --> 01:34:38,042 He was very happy to have you. 1016 01:34:40,579 --> 01:34:43,276 He hopes you will succeed... 1017 01:34:43,349 --> 01:34:46,444 because that way, 1018 01:34:46,518 --> 01:34:49,181 upon learning the truth... 1019 01:34:49,254 --> 01:34:52,622 you'd overcome the humiliation. 1020 01:34:58,764 --> 01:35:01,893 That's how he raised you. 1021 01:35:01,967 --> 01:35:05,404 Don't you think you owe it to him to excel? 1022 01:35:05,471 --> 01:35:08,168 It's a pack of lies! 1023 01:35:12,745 --> 01:35:14,907 Liu Xiaochun! 1024 01:35:58,658 --> 01:36:00,593 Chuan! 1025 01:36:00,927 --> 01:36:03,522 Chuan? What's the matter? 1026 01:36:04,830 --> 01:36:08,426 Tell me what happened. 1027 01:36:08,701 --> 01:36:11,102 Don't cry. 1028 01:36:16,275 --> 01:36:20,303 I miss you. 1029 01:36:22,181 --> 01:36:24,013 Chuan! 1030 01:36:24,750 --> 01:36:26,719 Chuan. 1031 01:36:29,222 --> 01:36:30,588 What's wrong? 1032 01:36:30,656 --> 01:36:33,649 Did your teacher mistreat you? 1033 01:36:34,327 --> 01:36:42,292 I shouldn't have made you angry. 1034 01:36:43,169 --> 01:36:45,297 I shouldn't have sold the violin. 1035 01:36:45,371 --> 01:36:50,207 I didn't listen to you. I was wrong to disobey. 1036 01:36:50,276 --> 01:36:52,643 I have my flaws too. No matter. 1037 01:36:52,712 --> 01:36:55,409 I want to quit. 1038 01:36:57,016 --> 01:36:59,781 I want to go home with you. 1039 01:36:59,852 --> 01:37:03,755 My boy. 1040 01:37:06,425 --> 01:37:10,157 Professor. 1041 01:37:10,896 --> 01:37:14,663 Come in, Professor. 1042 01:37:15,968 --> 01:37:22,067 Let me talk to him. 1043 01:37:33,352 --> 01:37:35,218 Xiaochun... 1044 01:37:35,554 --> 01:37:39,013 I know you're angry at me. 1045 01:37:42,862 --> 01:37:46,993 I regret revealing the secret. 1046 01:37:47,066 --> 01:37:49,695 I so desire your success. 1047 01:37:49,769 --> 01:37:53,103 For you father's sake. 1048 01:37:56,542 --> 01:38:00,035 Put on your coat. Come back. 1049 01:38:09,588 --> 01:38:13,047 The choice is yours. 1050 01:40:14,206 --> 01:40:16,903 Liu Cheng, come in. 1051 01:40:17,543 --> 01:40:18,943 Why the big box? 1052 01:40:19,011 --> 01:40:24,643 It's some of Chun's things I'd like you to keep. 1053 01:40:30,689 --> 01:40:34,353 I head home tomorrow. 1054 01:40:37,496 --> 01:40:40,125 But there's the competition. 1055 01:40:40,199 --> 01:40:43,636 What's your hurry? 1056 01:40:45,771 --> 01:40:48,206 Sit down. 1057 01:40:57,182 --> 01:40:59,083 What's going on? 1058 01:41:00,185 --> 01:41:01,915 If I attend, I'm afraid... 1059 01:41:02,020 --> 01:41:04,421 I'll distract Chun. 1060 01:41:04,890 --> 01:41:07,382 I have stage fright, too. 1061 01:41:08,360 --> 01:41:09,919 One more thing. 1062 01:41:09,995 --> 01:41:15,298 He'll need money to travel abroad. 1063 01:41:15,601 --> 01:41:18,298 I've got to go home and earn some. 1064 01:41:26,511 --> 01:41:29,777 The 50,000 yuan. I set them aside for you. 1065 01:41:29,848 --> 01:41:32,044 It's enough for a while. 1066 01:41:32,117 --> 01:41:34,814 I can borrow more. 1067 01:41:35,287 --> 01:41:36,220 Take it. 1068 01:41:40,025 --> 01:41:42,688 For a young girl like you... 1069 01:41:43,128 --> 01:41:45,495 life can't be easy. 1070 01:41:46,465 --> 01:41:49,025 I can't accept. 1071 01:41:53,505 --> 01:41:57,943 If you find the time... 1072 01:41:59,077 --> 01:42:02,104 please look in on Chun. 1073 01:42:03,682 --> 01:42:07,312 He's still just a boy. 1074 01:42:08,020 --> 01:42:09,716 And I suppose you're a man? 1075 01:42:09,788 --> 01:42:13,350 No need to get all weepy. 1076 01:42:27,606 --> 01:42:30,770 You didn't knit this. 1077 01:42:31,510 --> 01:42:33,911 Lili helped me. 1078 01:42:34,179 --> 01:42:37,411 Looks good on you. 1079 01:42:37,482 --> 01:42:39,678 It does. 1080 01:42:40,385 --> 01:42:46,347 Help me pack? 1081 01:42:47,993 --> 01:42:49,689 Yes. 1082 01:42:53,765 --> 01:42:57,327 Dad, are you taking that home again? 1083 01:42:58,203 --> 01:43:03,835 We brought it along to make gifts. 1084 01:43:04,209 --> 01:43:07,441 Who knew we'd find a teacher so fast? 1085 01:43:07,512 --> 01:43:11,745 I'll make a comforter and bring it to you. 1086 01:43:11,817 --> 01:43:13,410 Yes. 1087 01:43:13,752 --> 01:43:18,588 Aren't we lucky! 1088 01:43:21,860 --> 01:43:28,096 Finding a teacher as good as Yu so quickly. 1089 01:43:29,234 --> 01:43:32,102 We made a great leap forward. 1090 01:43:33,105 --> 01:43:37,008 Big competition coming up. 1091 01:43:39,144 --> 01:43:45,482 We've been living here a while. 1092 01:43:45,550 --> 01:43:48,611 It's hard to leave. 1093 01:43:49,855 --> 01:43:53,155 True. At first we even slept at the public baths. 1094 01:43:53,225 --> 01:43:54,591 I had my red hat. 1095 01:43:54,659 --> 01:43:56,685 Then I lost it. 1096 01:43:56,762 --> 01:44:02,167 And your slogan to comfort me? 1097 01:44:02,234 --> 01:44:05,204 "Admit you mistake!" 1098 01:44:06,905 --> 01:44:09,238 Were we right to switch teachers? 1099 01:44:09,307 --> 01:44:11,003 Yes. 1100 01:44:11,076 --> 01:44:15,241 It was hard to leave professor Jiang... 1101 01:44:15,313 --> 01:44:17,680 and his cats. 1102 01:44:17,749 --> 01:44:19,081 Hush now. 1103 01:44:19,151 --> 01:44:21,848 I know. 1104 01:44:23,622 --> 01:44:25,181 Dad! 1105 01:44:25,424 --> 01:44:31,022 You must come here me play. You'll go right after. 1106 01:44:34,065 --> 01:44:36,500 Sonny... 1107 01:44:37,836 --> 01:44:41,000 I'm no good under pressure. 1108 01:44:42,607 --> 01:44:45,543 I might even faint. 1109 01:44:47,979 --> 01:44:53,418 Time to say goodbye. I'll be back soon. 1110 01:44:53,885 --> 01:44:56,377 Behave yourself. 1111 01:44:56,455 --> 01:44:58,617 On your way. 1112 01:44:58,790 --> 01:45:01,316 Away you go! 1113 01:45:20,512 --> 01:45:23,038 Aren't you gone yet? 1114 01:45:23,114 --> 01:45:25,811 Are you rejecting me? 1115 01:45:55,881 --> 01:45:58,942 Professor Jiang? It's Liu Cheng. 1116 01:45:59,017 --> 01:46:01,248 Xiaochun's dad. 1117 01:46:01,419 --> 01:46:03,581 Hello. I wanted to tell you... 1118 01:46:03,655 --> 01:46:06,648 I'm heading home. 1119 01:46:06,725 --> 01:46:11,220 Chun isn't leaving. He lives with Professor Yu. 1120 01:46:11,296 --> 01:46:15,199 We met many good people in Beijing. We were lucky. 1121 01:46:15,267 --> 01:46:17,793 I wanted to thank you. 1122 01:46:17,869 --> 01:46:20,168 Many thanks. 1123 01:46:20,238 --> 01:46:23,572 I've made up my mind. 1124 01:46:25,477 --> 01:46:28,447 For tonight's competition... 1125 01:46:28,713 --> 01:46:31,478 I've chosen Xiaochun. 1126 01:46:35,420 --> 01:46:37,821 Give me your glass. 1127 01:46:47,265 --> 01:46:48,893 Lin Yu... 1128 01:46:49,234 --> 01:46:51,726 keep working hard. 1129 01:46:52,203 --> 01:46:54,832 There will be other opportunities. 1130 01:46:56,074 --> 01:46:59,203 A ticket to leave town. 1131 01:47:00,912 --> 01:47:03,677 It's best that you take a train home... 1132 01:47:03,748 --> 01:47:06,183 after tonight's concert. 1133 01:47:06,885 --> 01:47:09,480 We'll serve ourselves. 1134 01:47:12,390 --> 01:47:16,851 Yesterday afternoon, the rehearsal went well. 1135 01:47:16,928 --> 01:47:19,557 But you know Chun. 1136 01:47:20,332 --> 01:47:22,233 How to put it? 1137 01:47:22,300 --> 01:47:25,930 When you're around, I'm uneasy. 1138 01:47:26,004 --> 01:47:29,463 I understand. 1139 01:47:29,774 --> 01:47:33,108 I already bought my seat... 1140 01:47:33,178 --> 01:47:35,147 for tonight's train. 1141 01:47:35,213 --> 01:47:38,615 I'm not going to the concert. 1142 01:47:47,459 --> 01:47:49,257 Out of my way! 1143 01:47:51,429 --> 01:47:53,898 I'm sick of this! 1144 01:47:58,737 --> 01:47:59,932 Lin Yu. 1145 01:48:00,005 --> 01:48:04,739 I really thought you'd be the one to play tonight. 1146 01:48:05,043 --> 01:48:07,239 Yeah, right. 1147 01:48:07,879 --> 01:48:10,144 Don't pretend to pity me. 1148 01:48:10,215 --> 01:48:12,480 I'm leaving, but first, 1149 01:48:12,784 --> 01:48:15,720 come see something. 1150 01:48:26,398 --> 01:48:28,367 Go on, open it. 1151 01:48:28,800 --> 01:48:30,860 Open it up! 1152 01:48:55,326 --> 01:48:57,261 Hard to believe, huh? 1153 01:48:57,328 --> 01:48:59,888 While you and you dad mourned its loss, 1154 01:48:59,964 --> 01:49:03,366 it was right here in a drawer. 1155 01:49:03,702 --> 01:49:05,728 Know why he bought it? 1156 01:49:05,804 --> 01:49:09,434 So long as this existed, your heart eluded him. 1157 01:49:09,507 --> 01:49:13,103 If you triumphed, he's give it back to you, 1158 01:49:13,178 --> 01:49:16,171 making a fuss over all the trouble he'd gone to. 1159 01:49:16,247 --> 01:49:19,877 But if you didn't turn into a prize pupil, 1160 01:49:19,951 --> 01:49:23,786 this would be gone for good. 1161 01:49:23,855 --> 01:49:25,687 My playing lacks feeling. 1162 01:49:25,757 --> 01:49:28,124 Has he shown me feeling? 1163 01:49:28,193 --> 01:49:30,025 He says it can't be given. 1164 01:49:30,095 --> 01:49:33,998 Because he has none to give. 1165 01:49:39,704 --> 01:49:41,969 Liu Xiaochun, 1166 01:49:43,074 --> 01:49:46,203 I thought I didn't care. 1167 01:49:46,878 --> 01:49:50,337 But when he said I wouldn't play tonight... 1168 01:49:50,415 --> 01:49:55,683 I realized just how much I truly love music. 1169 01:49:59,257 --> 01:50:01,419 I know. 1170 01:50:26,984 --> 01:50:28,850 Xiaochun! 1171 01:51:03,787 --> 01:51:05,619 Dad! 1172 01:51:06,223 --> 01:51:08,215 Hey! 1173 01:51:10,961 --> 01:51:12,429 Dad! 1174 01:51:13,297 --> 01:51:15,061 Hey! 1175 01:51:55,038 --> 01:51:57,064 Dad! 1176 01:51:58,308 --> 01:52:00,641 Dad! 1177 01:52:02,312 --> 01:52:03,405 Dad! 1178 01:52:03,480 --> 01:52:05,073 Xiaochun! 1179 01:52:06,683 --> 01:52:08,083 Chun! 1180 01:52:08,151 --> 01:52:09,517 Dad! 1181 01:52:09,586 --> 01:52:11,521 Chun! 1182 01:52:18,395 --> 01:52:20,330 Dad! 1183 01:52:51,294 --> 01:52:54,753 Hey! Whose baby is this? 1184 01:52:56,166 --> 01:52:59,034 Whose baby is this? 1185 01:53:08,912 --> 01:53:10,471 Hey! 1186 01:53:21,258 --> 01:53:24,353 Whose baby is this? 1187 01:53:26,730 --> 01:53:29,928 Did someone lose a child?