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SOME PEOPLE SOLELY RELY ON LIVING IN THEIR OWN SHADOW, NOT EVEN THE WHOLE SHADOW

AND PERHAPS, SOMETIMES WITH ONE HAND, SOMETIMES WITH ONE EYE

SHADOW - MARIN SORESCU

How many people?

They're all here.

How many of you?

We have 19 people here, sir.

Let's see. One, two, 300.

It's not enough.

I told you it's 3,000.

Sir, please. I'm begging you. Please help us.

Please help us, sir.

Please help us, sir.

Please help us, sir.

We need a job.

I'm begging you, sir. Please help us.

How are we going to help?

- This is not enough? Go back. - Get out!

Run!

Catch them!

Police! Don't run!

Hey! Don't run!

Hey!

Hey! Don't move!

Please don't do this to us, sir.

Stop running.

- What should we do? - I don't know.

Are you crazy? Do you want to die?

Stop there!

Down!

Come and buy fruit from us.

‪It's only RM3.

I'm done. I put the things there.

Thirty? You said it's 50.

My goodness!

Hey! What have you done?

I'll cut your pay if you damage anything.

I'm so sorry, sir.

Sit there!

You, with the orange T-shirt, get up.

I...

Speak up. What's your name?

Thirty.

I asked your name, not your number.

Why is he so stupid?

Get back.

You, with the red shirt, come here.

Hey, you, come here.

Do you have an ID?

I do.

This is a copy of my birth certificate.

I was really born here.

Did I ask you to speak?

No, right? Shut up!

What is this?

Go away. Hurry!

Cut it into small pieces.

‪Hey.

I cooked this curry. Do you want to try some?

Don't just eat bread every day.

Try it.

Delicious, huh?

Next time, I'll go to your place.

I'll bring some curry powder for you.

Come. Cook at my house.

Cook at your house?

Of course!

Have more. I'll put it here.

Why did the police come today?

Do we need to deliver even when we get paid?

Don't be silly.

I called the police.

You called the police?

Why didn't you tell me first?

Why should you worry? You didn't get arrested anyway.

Where's my commission?

You have not paid me for months.

Also, the permits for the Bangladeshis...

Don't you trust me?

I'll give you the money.

The permits? Settle it yourself.

You want an ID, right?

Does your father know that you're in KL?

You're doing the wrong thing.

We can't wait any longer.

Give me a little more time.

I'm still trying to apply for your IDs.

It's impossible. You've tried so many times.

But suicide won't solve any problem.

Can you solve the problem ASAP?

I don't want any accidents happening in my area.

Sir, why should the NGO solve the problem?

You should solve this.

I'm just a small-time councilor.

I'm just following the government's policy.

You remember the brothers?

I helped you when the eldest was arrested.

I still get pressure from the top.

If they really commit suicide,

think about the consequences.

Jia En, there's not much I can do.

Sir, excuse me. You have an important call.

Hello, Datuk.

No biggie. Your office? No problem. See you later.

Let's go eat at the place you told me about before.

Why are you so rough tonight?

Here.

Where did you go? I've been looking for you.

We have to work!

Sir!

Abang! After you pick out the vegetables,

put them in the basket.

Thanks a lot.

Show me how you chop.

Stop nagging. You keep saying the same thing.

I know.

Cut off the rotten part,

then throw it away. Okay?

Okay.

Where are you going?

Let's continue.

I can't do all this by myself.

Just keep going.

NATIONAL REGISTRATION DEPARTMENT

EXIT

One, zero, four, seven, counter one.

ID CARD APPLICATION FORM

Miss.

If you want to apply for an ID,

you need the birth certificate

to prove that he was born in Malaysia.

I know.

When his house was on fire,

his birth certificate burned out.

In that case, he needs to re-apply.

But both his parents died in the fire.

Miss?

I said

both his parents died in that fire.

He's Malaysian.

He didn't mean to lose his birth certificate.

Can you just help me out?

Okay, I'll try.

But I can't promise anything. Okay?

Why are you here?

I went up to your place, but nobody was home.

Did you call Adik?

Yes, I called him.

He didn't answer.

I'm here to update you about the application for your ID.

Give these to Adik. Tell him to fill out the forms.

If he has any questions, he can call me.

- I'll help him. - Abang.

Thank you.

Abang.

Jia En says you have a chance to apply for an ID.

ID again? I've told you many times. Help Abang. I don't need your help.

But you stand a chance.

Meet the officers at the registration department...

Meet who? I'm not seeing anybody.

With an ID, we can open a bank account.

No way. It's impossible.

This is why people rather get fake IDs.

Fill out the forms.

- I'm hungry. I'm going home. - And this...

Take it. The boss here is hiring. Tell Adik to give them a call.

Abang.

Your ID. I will keep trying to apply for you.

Thank you for helping us.

Why do you always turn night into day?

When everyone is awake, you're asleep.

Why do you always hang out with these people?

My goodness. Why do you chop like this?

You care about nothing but eating!

Don't think I'm annoying.

You bought it.

Get some rest. We're making dinner.

Why do you chop like that?

Some big, some small. So stupid.

She kept nagging. Come and help me.

Hey, put this down.

Count on me today. Take a seat.

Dinner is served.

Be careful.

I cooked all day long.

I helped out a lot.

Don't exaggerate so much.

He doesn't pay much attention when he helps me.

I burned my tongue.

You eat too fast.

Money.

Are you sure about moving back to your hometown?

I've lived here a long time.

Time flies.

I remember when you both were still children.

Now, you're all grown up and strong as cows.

Abang looks more like a cow.

Adik. That's why you should learn from Abang.

Be mature.

Abang is the best in the entire Pudu.

Don't be impolite.

In the past, Money always took care of us.

Your favorite eggs.

Why do you guys love eggs so much?

They're nutritious.

Does it hurt when you knock each other like that?

- Do you want to try? - I don't want to.

You messed up my hair. My stylist will get angry.

What's your problem?

- Did it hurt? - Stop it! Just eat.

I can't believe you did this to me.

You messed up my hair.

I just did my hair today.

Was the roast pork expensive? Why did you buy so little?

Fifteen.

Fifteen? So expensive.

This is so old-fashioned.

I feel like sweating when I wear this.

The shirt doesn't fit me.

It looks nice.

I don't have work tomorrow.

I'll come with you to the interview.

No need. It's a waste of time.

Go to sleep.

Always forcing me to go to interviews.

Why did you buy this?

Abang. Who did you buy this for?

I like this better. Give it to me.

Look at me.

Who did you buy this for?

You want to give it to the Myanmar girl who lives across from us?

Am I right?

Ten o'clock tomorrow. Don't be late.

Her family is applying to go abroad.

She could be leaving anytime.

Does she know that you like her?

If you want to get her, act fast.

You won't get anything once she's gone.

I didn't hear anything.

Did you buy the scarf for her?

I'll give it to someone else if it's not for her.

When we talk about women,

you never respond.

Are you not into them?

Let's sleep.

You like the Myanmar girl, right?

You should act fast or you will regret it.

Don't be silly and naughty.

We haven't brushed our teeth.

Not yet.

Hello.

Abang.

The officers are downstairs.

Be careful.

Search the left side. You follow me.

Don't close it. Open the door!

Stop running.

- Stop them. - Don't run.

Go back.

ID?

Check that one.

How long have you lived here?

Thirty years.

You!

You can leave now.

IMMIGRATION

At first, they let them in,

but now they arrest them instead.

Let's vote properly at the next election.

Can you even vote?

Take care.

Stand up. Follow me. Hurry up.

Don't show your teeth. Just smile.

Lower your chin.

Lower your chin.

Shoulder.

Adjust your shoulder.

Open your eyes wider. Ready?

Abang. I'm going to have a smoke.

You only get this much? Don't you know who I am?

That's the Chinese agent!

Don't run!

Chase him!

- Get him! - No!

Get up!

- Get up! - Hurry!

Why aren't you answering my calls?

I was arrested. How could I answer?

- What did you say? - You're asking for it!

We already gave you the money.

- Answer me! - Hey!

The immigration raids every day. What can I do?

How dare you!

We have nothing. We'll do anything to fight back.

We were already in debt when we came.

If we can't work, without money, we're dead!

- Hit him! - How dare you!

Hey! Who is this?

Hit him!

Stop it!

We'll be back. Don't you dare run the next time!

Don't you ever run!

I'll find you.

What are these?

Take them back.

Where does this money come from?

Tell me.

You took the money.

I knew it.

It's wrong.

Those officers will catch you.

What did I do wrong?

- I'm just helping them. - Liar.

When we have money, we can get our IDs.

This money doesn't belong to us.

There are other ways to make money.

What other ways?

We didn't have a choice.

We don't even have an identity card or license.

Money helped us with everything.

You see.

This is where we keep our money.

We're supposed to save the money in the bank, but we can't.

Money got phone numbers for us,

rented the house,

even got you your job.

How much do you earn at the market?

I can't even get a motorcycle license.

I have to walk and take buses.

I'm really upset.

- Jia En will get us the IDs, surely. - Jia En, Jia En.

I don't believe them.

Don't do this anymore.

Leave my stuff.

You need to change and be a good person.

Leave me alone.

If nothing happened to them,

I wouldn't know when I could see you.

Please wait outside for me.

You care more about these people than your own family.

This is my job.

You supported me in the beginning.

Of course I did.

But you must know where to draw the line.

Do you understand that what you're doing right now is illegal?

I know what I'm doing.

Don't worry.

How can I not?

Why don't you come and help me?

Leave these people alone.

It's dangerous.

I'm leaving soon.

Leaving?

Where to?

Back to East Malaysia.

I'm getting married.

What's wrong with your life now? You do nothing.

He still gives you money.

I'm a woman.

I'll get old.

Then...

I'll marry you.

Happy Birthday.

Stay healthy and beautiful forever.

Where's Abang?

Upstairs.

With whom?

That girl from Myanmar.

Are they dating?

Are you jealous?

Jealous?

I worry that nobody will want him.

Although Abang can't speak,

he's a good man and will be a good husband.

Money.

Once he gets married

and has his own family, do you think he'll abandon me?

Silly boy!

He's the one who loves you the most in the world.

Really? I always irritate him.

Trust me.

You can't live without each other.

Abang, come in.

- We've been waiting to cut the cake. - Happy Birthday.

I wish you the best of health.

Why are you late? Let's sit down and chat.

Happy birthday to you

Happy birthday to you

-Happy birthday to you -Hey!

What the heck? Why are there so many candles?

Is it the Ghost Festival?

See? There are lots of paper money. It's all for you.

Don't jinx it!

Don't be so angry. I'm just kidding.

Just kidding.

Just kidding? Eat the cake!

What? Abang is not around.

What do you want?

I have some good news.

I finally found your father.

Get out.

I've asked around.

If you go to the registration department with your father for the officer to see,

you're sure to get your ID.

Tell him to go to hell.

Could you be less sensitive?

He already promised to help you.

I'm not interested.

You don't have to acknowledge him.

Do it for Abang and yourself.

All we want is to get the ID.

I don't care. I don't want to see him!

Look. All the profiles are here.

I said get out! Don't you understand?

Get out now.

Don't do this.

Get out.

It really hurts!

I spent so much time and now you resist.

I'm asking you to meet him, nothing else.

Why are you so selfish?

You think you can rely on Abang

and run away from your father forever?

Are you sure you don't want to leave?

- Are you sure you don't want to leave? - What are you trying to do?

We'll stop here for two minutes. Get off the bus.

RM2.

We're moving now. Let's go!

Abang!

Abang!

Abang!

Do you have any rooms available?

Just for one night.

Follow me.

Abang.

Whenever I did something wrong,

you would give me an earful.

Do you remember when I tried to steal the eggs?

I almost burned down the shop.

You agreed to only steal the eggs. Why did you tease the chickens

and cause a fire?

I didn't do it on purpose.

The chickens were scared.

I tried to help and bring them back.

Also...

Money's customer, the man with the beard,

you beat him up. Why did you do that?

That sick pervert!

He often hit Money. I had to do something.

Abang.

I'm scared.

I'm so scared.

FIRM, FAIR, AND PRUDENT

POLICE

The number you've dialed can't be reached...

The number you've dialed can't be reached.

Please try later.

Breaking news.

This is a murder case that happened in Pudu.

The suspect surrendered this morning.

The deceased was a female social worker.

She served in the community for many years.

The body has been transferred to the mortuary.

Since the suspect is deaf,

the police need more time to investigate.

Abang.

Abang.

Abang.

Abang.

Why?

Why did you do it?

I should be in jail, not you.

This is my fault.

I pushed her.

Be quiet.

Do not speak.

What are you talking about?

Were you trying to help me?

Go look for your father and get your ID.

You still have a chance.

I don't want one.

Go find your father

and get your ID.

I don't have a father.

All I have is you.

You are not my brother.

And I'm not yours.

We're not related.

Stop it.

Nobody wants me but you.

And now, you're abandoning me.

Abang.

Don't visit me again.

Abang.

Abang.

Where's the lawyer?

The lawyer has urgent matters. He can't talk to you today.

Then, when will he be here?

The lawyer studied Tan Ah Pong's case.

You want to appeal for him. It's difficult...

because he confessed.

The police have all the evidence.

That's not true.

I'd like to talk directly to the lawyer.

The law requires evidence.

The police found his dander

under the fingernails of the deceased.

Can you reschedule a meeting?

I'll refer you to a human rights lawyer.

It won't be that expensive.

But the other lawyer said you could help us.

Hello. This is Chong Mun Tik speaking.

I want to ask if Lawyer Jacky is there.

I went there before but didn't get to meet him.

Then, when can I meet him?

Okay. Keep me updated.

Thank you.

Hello. May I speak to Lawyer Tan, please?

He is off today.

WE ARE THE CHILDREN OF MALAYSIA

According to the evidence in this case,

the defendant, Tan Ah Pong, is suspected of murdering Lee Jia En.

If the conviction is rendered,

he will be sentenced to death by hanging.

- Please calm down. - I don't want to go.

Please cooperate and come with us.

- I don't want to go. - Please calm down, sir.

- I don't want to. - Calm down.

I don't want to die.

‪Abang.

Abang, are you home?

Abang, are you home?

It's me.

I brought you some curry powder like I promised.

Abang.

Abang.

Abang.

I found Adik's father.

It took me a really long time.

But I found him at last.

I called him.

I told him about the situation.

He has agreed to help Adik.

Don't feel sad, okay?

Even though your case is complicated, there's hope.

You must trust me.

The truck is here! Who wants to go?

I'll go!

I got you some food.

Thank you.

People collect these lately.

This is all I got.

Why don't you sell them?

At least you could get some money.

It's not much.

You need it to move house.

Adik. This is for you.

No. Take it back.

I'm alone now. I don't need that much.

I'll get a lawyer to help Abang.

Are there any lawyers who can help?

I wonder if Abang is doing okay.

He will be fine.

Does your foot hurt? Let me give you a massage.

When you're ready to move,

I'll help you.

I pray every day.

I pray for Abang.

I hope that Abang will return safely.

Hello. I'm Kai Zhao.

I often chat and make friends here.

Can we be friends?

Have you eaten?

Are you hungry?

Do you miss your family?

Would you like to meet them?

I don't have a family.

They are no longer here.

Everyone dies.

One day, I'll die too.

This is the cycle of life.

We're not dead.

As you can see, you and I are still breathing and talking.

When we live, we live properly.

It's that simple.

I always wonder

why I was born here.

I do not have a home.

I don't even have parents.

I can only watch from afar.

I envy that.

You have a home.

You have family.

You all live safely.

I want to be like you,

but I cannot!

Why?

I want to be able to speak.

I want to be loved

and receive affection.

There's none!

You told me not to give up

and to continue living.

I just can't anymore.

Do you know how hard my life is?

Do you understand?

No, you don't.

Don't preach to me.

I don't have an identity.

I always need to be careful

and stay alert,

hide,

and escape.

It's not fair at all!

What have I done wrong?

You lied!

My life is terrible.

Why should I be punished?

I want to change my life.

It's impossible.

I...

don't have a future.

I...

want to die.

I want to die.

I...

Eat!

When we live, we live properly. Don't think too much.

I'm sure you're not a bad person.

Eat some.

Sir.

Put it there.

Here. Have some biscuits.

THREE DAYS LEFT. ANYONE YOU'D LIKE TO MEET?

Where's your hearing aid?

It's broken. I don't need it here.

Your shirt looks nice.

You bought it.

Remember?

Did you sew it?

It looks nice?

How are you doing?

Very well.

How about you?

How's Money?

She's doing well too.

She's moving to Ipoh this Sunday.

She asked me to tell you not to worry.

She's been praying for you every day.

Why have you gotten so thin?

Have you been missing me?

No.

I'm kidding.

Of course, I miss you.

I'm working extremely hard.

I multiple jobs to save up money.

So, you don't have to worry about me.

I'm doing very well now.

One last time?

Abang.

Next time...

I mean, next time...

let me be the older brother and protect you.

RESTAURANT

Young man, what would you like to eat?

BBQ pork, kon loh mee, wanton noodles.

Today, the pork is freshly barbecued.

What would you like?