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This is Singapore's Chinatown

My chicken rice restaurant is the most famous around here

My restaurant has been here for 15 years

I just expanded and renovated it.

We reopen tomorrow

At the other end of the street is a...

a little coffee shop

This is Kim Chui.

He's been there for more than 10 years

He likes to be called a chef

And he likes to show off a lot

Beautiful

Everyone on the street knows he's in love with me

These are for you

They'll die soon. You're just wasting money

Daniel is my eldest son.

He's the responsible one

He's got a stable job

but is never around because he's always flying

Anyway, he moved out long ago

Hi, how are you? I just came out from customs

Okay, see you in a minute

Daniel used to have many girlfriends

but now he lives with Tim

I drive you to the dinner

Sure, let's go

Harry's my second son

That's his hairdresser boyfriend

Take it and say hi to your mother

Hi, mom

$5,500. Plus tax

Look, why don't I show you what I think you're looking for?

For your mother, right?

Leo's my youngest son

He's a good kid

Leo's my pride and joy

After their father left us 16 years ago

I worked hard to raise them, giving them a good life

Tomorrow

With the reopening of my restaurant

my chicken rice and the four men in my life

our lives will change for the better

Smells good

To mother's restaurant

To Jen's Restaurant, good luck

Good luck

Kim Chui

It's our grand reopening. What are you doing here?

Kim Chui is like family

Anyway, his place has no business

The food looks good

Mom, I got you something

Something for me! What is it?

Let's see

It's beautiful

Pretty, huh?

Chicken, for chicken rice

You're making Harry and me look bad, Leo

Sorry mother, we'll make it up to you

Thank you

I also have something for you

These are the latest shampoo and conditioner

Just came in last week

Shampoo

Take some

He's probably with Cal, that's who he's with

I don't know

Don't ask me this kind of stupid question

I can't talk right now. I'll call you back, okay

Hi, I'm eating, I'll call you back, bye

Let's eat Daniel

Your boyfriend?

Kim Chui!

Sorry, sorry

Harry, the chicken is getting cold

Get off the phone or leave now

Hainan Chicken Rice is served cold. I can leave?

Whatever

Starting tomorrow, we'll have a new beginning

The whole Singapore is going to know about us

Cheers

Wow, this is romantic

Mother, I'm leaving now Wait

I want to talk to you

Can you talk to Harry?

I've said everything to him already and so have you

But he's still like that, so now what?

Sometimes doing nothing is the best plan

Do nothing? I didn't raise three boys by doing nothing

Now you're all grown up. I've only got this restaurant, you know?

We can support you. Running a restaurant is so time consuming

Why don't you quit?

No way

I mean like, do something else

The restaurant is reopening tomorrow

I'll be flying to Dubai tomorrow

This is for you and that...

Tim. Thanks

It's raining so hard

Is it monsoon season already?

Get a hold of yourself. Don't let mom see you like this

I just can't help it

I fall in love so easily

My happiness depends on the other person's every whim

Misery, too

Look at the rain, it's so beautiful

What do you think of when you see the rain?

No cycling

Look at him

What are you two talking about?

Go home! Kim Chui. You have your own restaurant to clean up

Never mind... I've got people to do that for me

Harry, I want to talk to...

Yeah, of course I'm still up!

Who is this? Where are you?

He is? Okay, bye

Mom, I'm going out Now? Where?

Just out, I'll be back soon

You want to go out? Then stay out

Daniel said I should give you some space

Plenty of space out there!

I didn't mean it that way

I'll be back by three

Two

Okay, two. I'll be back by two

Bye, mom

Mother...

Sometimes, I don't know if I'm angry with them because they're gay

or because they're never around

Harry moved out. Now I've only got Leo

Hello, Mrs. Fan Long time no see

Where are you going? To the doctors

We'll take you No need

Come on Are you sure?

He's so cute! What's his name?

Bill, like our hero Bill Gates

No, Bill Clinton

Our grandkids are great

Our lives would be so dull without them

I'd hate to grow old without them

We wouldn't know how to spend our time

When are you going to have grandkids?

We only have one son and you have three

I've still got Leo

Leo's best friend is Batman. They hang out together all the time

Am I being paranoid?

Boys hang out with boys

It doesn't mean anything, right?

There's just no way of telling

Daniel and Harry both had girlfriends

Now they only want boyfriends

This is Leo, he's my friend. You have to look after him

How are you doing? Fine

See you

Okay, thank you

This is the famous chicken rice place

It's not bad, good lighting, good atmosphere

Good lighting?

Thank you so much. Anytime

You're here to shoot a movie?

Yes, I am. I love your movies

We're shooting a film called Eye of the Dragon

Eye of the Dragon. Sounds like an action film

She's the heroine The sexy heroine

One night the sexiest movie star in Asia came to my restaurant

All the young boys are crazy about her

I was sure Leo would like her

I heard this place is very famous for chicken rice

Thank you. A lot of actors like to come

Jackie Chan Jackie Chan?

Leo, come

Take a photo with movie star Gigi

My son Leo

Hi, Leo, nice to meet you Hello

Can we take a photo together? Of course

Yeh, Thank you!

You know that actress, Gigi?

Hold on, Kim Chui

Well...? Pretty?

She's alright She's pretty and sexy

No, you're prettier and sexier

Kim Chui, I've got a movie star here

My restaurant is right next door

Maybe sometime let me treat you

I just created a brand new dish

It's healthy, low cal

I spent nine months developing the dish

The name is called Hainan Duck Rice

Wow, something new

Delicious Sorry, excuse me

Kim Chui... Telephone

For me?

Excuse me, my phone. Enjoy

For you

Hello...?

They hung up. Who is it?

I don't know

But then they asked me to tell you

Don't go and steal other people's customers

There's still work to do inside

I'm going next door

He's really good... he's amazing

You should really go to him Okay

Thank you Okay

Thank you

Follow that cab

Hello Come in

It looks like all three will turn out the same

There's nothing I can do, is there?

A young plant...

that grow sideways...

can be reshaped this way or that way

Do you know, Madam? In Japan...

young watermelons are grown in wooden boxes

so they can become...

square watermelons

Thank you It's not fifteen, it's fifty

No, he told me fifteen Who told you fifteen?

Your friend told me

I just told her and here's the board. It's fifty dollars

He told me very clearly, fifteen

Who told you fifteen? Your friend

No, you owe me money, you cannot go

No, I don't owe you money, he told me fifteen

Honey, what's taking so long?

Who are you?

Who am I? I'm her husband

She owes us money

Is it true? No, I paid her already

She said she paid you already

Hey, boss

Mutton Satay

Naan bread Something to drink?

Water Milo

What were you doing there?

Same as you, ask about my fortune and love

And you?

Not love, not money. I don't believe in those things

I went to ask if Leo would turn out like his brothers

What did he say?

Don't worry, get a second opinion

Like a doctor?

I've tried everything already

Mrs. Wong took me to a temple

Master Lee is very accurate

All three are gay

But I can save him

There's nothing wrong with me

I want the best for them

But they're also right

why can't I have a normal family, grandchildren?

I've only got one son left

So I have to do something. Anything I can do, I must do

I'll help you

You? How?

Kim Chui and I talked all night

like a couple of teenagers

It was like we were doing something bad

We came up with a plan

My brother in law is expecting an exchange student

We steal her away from him

and put her in your house

You tell him he can't touch her

Just think, a romantic French girl in the house

Make her a forbidden fruit

You know young people today

The more they can't have something, the more they want it

It's a girl

She's French

French?

She's your age

I don't want a French girl my age in the house

You don't know what's good for you

I tell you this one's good for you

She's beautiful and smart

She can be your friend, help you with homework

Teach you French. I'll also have a temporary daughter

But you must behave yourself

You know boys your age

You must promise me one thing

I'm not interested

interesting friend

But you promise me not to do anything funny to her

Do something funny to her?

How did it happen?

I'm helping Kim Chui

You know his brother, Ah Leung? He suddenly divorced

He and his wife were expecting an exchange student

A French girl

But he can't have a young girl stay with him now

With Harry and Daniel gone

She can stay in Harry's room

Air France

Eleven eleven Confirmed

I think it's that way

let' go

Wait

Hold this

Don't move

Hold this

No, no, no...

Don't do homework

Leo...

Do you think...

Did you lock the door? Who's there?

Leo

Mrs. Fan?

Sabine? Hi

We didn't see you come out of the airport

Yes, I came out

We were waiting for you

How did you get in here?

What? Yes, of course

I just turn the knob and the door opened like magic

No one here, there was nothing to do

so I took a shower and brushed my teeth

You don't mind, I hope

I don't mind

Okay, thank you

I put my clothes on, okay? Yes

She's pretty, nice body!

I think she must have picked the lock

Did you run a check on her?

Run a check?

To see if she has a police record

What're you talking about? She's a philosophy student

Why do you stand like that?

What? Don't stand like this

I didn't steal anything

No, he's not saying you're a thief

He said...

He said we forgot to lock the door, so people might've come in

Right? No

You see, yes? Okay

This is for you

For me? Fruit wine

Thank you

This is for him

For you

For me? Yes, why not?

Open it

You like them? They fit you?

I think so

What is your name?

Leo

Oh no, no, no...

The paper is really old

You see, November 11th

This is the liberation of France

Very old paper? From the war

Wow, thank you

Keep it

Sabine, welcome!

I'm so happy you're in my house

Shake hands

Sabine blew in like a leaf on the wind

Oh, who is it?

Harry, my brother

I saw an immediate connection between them

I must have scared you Not really

Oh, sure

Okay, thank you, goodnight

Everything okay?

What was that about?

Remember, she's off limits

Good night

Good night

Leo

Make breakfast for Sabine when she gets up

Make her some French toast

There's orange juice in the fridge

Here's a set of keys for her

Give them to her

Sabine, everything okay?

Yes... Good morning

Good morning, you want some breakfast?

Yes... why not?

Leo will make you some breakfast later

I also gave him a set of keys for you

I go to work now

Did you drop something in the sink?

No

It's just that in France

the water spirals down in the opposite direction

Singapore is on the equator. So...

I thought it would just...

go down straight

You mean the water goes down...

in a different direction in France?

Yes

That's interesting

The universe is amazing, Mrs. Fan

The what? The universe

Universe?

Good morning

This one is friendly

French toast just like my mother's

Oh, what's that?

Nasi Lemak, you want to try?

No, thank you

Okay

Delicious

Cheers

Jeff

Good work

Seng Bee

Leo

Excellent work

It was very sensitive, very perceptive

Your family sounds great in your paper

Class, listen up

Leo's essay here was very insightful

He portrayed his family as a tight unit...

even though they lived apart

I was very touched

Thank you, Ms Li

You let them talk to you like that?

It's alright, they're just teasing us

No, it's not alright

Let's get them

Hi, your mother called and said...

we're all going to her restaurant for dinner

Got into a fight?

Did you win?

Of course

Okay, good

Hello, Sabine

What happened to you?

I fell

Fell?

Sabine, you must try this

Our most famous dish

Hainan Chicken

Delicious

Leo, serve Sabine

Help Sabine

I'm sorry but...

I don't eat meat

No meat?

Don't worry, spicy vegetable tofu. It's vegetarian

Is that...

chili pepper?

Yes

I'm sorry but I don't eat spicy food

But the rice is okay

Too bad you can't eat, it's so nice

Yes, but... I've got the rice

Mrs. Fan, how long have you had this restaurant?

A very long time already

I raised all my boys with the restaurant

Before this, I started a small stall at a hawker center

Mrs. Fan came from a very rich

and wealthy family in China

Then she and her husband came over here and started a new life

I only look forward not backward

because the universe is amazing

Right? Sabine

She knows what I'm talking about

You have to report to the university tomorrow, right?

Yes

Leo, you can take her

I've got cycling practice tomorrow

All day?

You can finish early

You can take Sabine out tonight

You can show her young people's nightlife

Sabine?

Yes, why not?

This is young people's nightlife? Are you trying to be funny?

Scared? No, I like it

I like it here too

Welcome to the home of the dead

So, why did you bring me here?

I thought you said you liked new experiences

Yes, but I've had this experience in France too

I go to the cemetery all the time

You know, this is the same

No, it can't be true

James! What are you doing there?

This is freaky

I can imagine

Just a second

You promise to call me? We'll grab something to eat

Call me

What is it? The light

Shine it... there

Look at its spiral

Come on, sit down

This is incredible. I've never seen anything like this

It's one in a million

What are you saying?

Almost all the snails in the world have...

anticlockwise spirals

It's maybe one in a million that runs this way

Maybe it's worth a lot of money

How do you know?

I'm French

Ready for jacuzzi

Good morning, I really want you to try my duck rice

I picked the best duck myself. Try it

What are you doing here?

To get you to try this

You want me to try your duck rice?

Of course

At nine o'clock in the morning?

Yes

Don't you think it's too early?

What do you mean?

You know what I mean

You know what I usually do at this hour

You're preparing your chicken rice

And then?

What are you doing here if you know?

You want to steal something?

I see

You see, do you?

We already said we cannot go to each other's restaurant...

when we're preparing our dish

You have your secret, I have mine. Fair competition

Come on, that was ten years ago

I don't want to steal your secret

Tan Kim Chui, you want my recipe?

I sell it to you and then I retire

Just because we're doing something together

doesn't mean we have to do this

Business is business

Leave your duck there

and maybe somebody will try it later

I'm depressed

I'll just leave it here

Give me some comments afterwards

I won't eat it

I know you will

It's hot. Why don't we take the bus?

I like to walk. I don't like to pollute the environment

Good morning

Can I help you?

I have received your confirmation. I am here to enroll

My name is Sabine Tavernier

Okay, this isn't working

What I want to say is...

I'm here And you are?

I just told you

Of course you have

Maybe you could tell me again?

Something wrong?

Strange

I feel something

What?

I hear a dog

Where are you going?

Those bastards! I knew it

Are you okay?

Are you holding up, my darling?

You're not too hot?

Are you too hot?

Don't worry

Leo, come on! Keep talking to him

What are you going to do? What are you doing?

I don't want to be here when the cops come

Okay, go get some water

Have you ever heard of law in Singapore?

Caning?

If you're in Singapore, you can't do this. You better stop

Alright, you're worried about the cops coming

I'll go call the police

You saved the dog

Don't mention it

Thank you. You are wonderful

I brought up Leo well

but good guys always finish last

Not this time...

Ready? Yes

Leo's only in secondary school

He has no time for a girlfriend

So have you talked to Sabine?

Sabine, that girl has so much pride

She likes Leo a lot but won't admit it

Then why did she suddenly ask you something like that?

She wants to know if Leo likes her

Also she wants to know if she can date Leo

Then what did you say?

I told her Leo's too young to date

especially living together

What will people say, right?

We'll talk about it later

More tea? Yes

Sabine. Yeah, right

Leo likes her

What can I do?

He's only in secondary school

He asked me if he can date her

He knows I worry about his schoolwork

Even if I let him... he's so shy

Anyway, I don't think Sabine really likes him

He likes her but she doesn't

What can I do?

Oh, my god

What's happened to you?

No wonder you don't listen very well

You have all this stuff inside your ears

Very funny Feel better?

I thought you were against motor vehicles

because they pollute the environment?

Electric. You want to ride it?

No, thanks

So why are you studying on a Sunday?

Why aren't you out with a girl?

Study is important to me

Whoever falls in love with me will have to do it without me

Fall in love with you? Why don't you admit it?

I can see it in your eyes, you're the one in love with a girl

What's wrong with you?

Me? I think there's something wrong with you

I can see right through you. Remember? I'm psychic

Don't fall in love with me

I don't have time for you

Okay. Stop it. Let me tell you

I have a lover in France, his name is Michael

He's a really great guy

So you'll have to be pretty amazing to steal me from him

I don't want you

I don't want you either

Leo

What are you doing here?

I went to Batman's house for dinner

Hi, Harry

This is George. This is Leo

Leo, come with me to George's house. It's just around the corner

I have something to pass to mom

Here, take these

George is in the cookie business. Take as many as you want

Harry...

Close the door. You're letting all the air conditioning out

I'm so bad. I'm always making mistakes like that

How's mom?

Why don't you ask her yourself? I will

Just making conversation

She's the same

Is the girl from France pretty?

Sabine, she's weird

Listen, we're all a little queer

but if she's a nice girl, just go for it

Mom doesn't talk to you about anything

I'm going to try and be a dad and tell you something

Have you had sex yet?

I know it's an uncomfortable subject

but it's important to talk about it

Now that you have a girl living in the house

I want you to be prepared

Take these

You carry them with you all the time?

They were handing them out down the street

Have you thought about it?

Thought about what?

Having sex

Can I have more ice?

I'll get you more ice later. Answer me

Is there a girl you like? No

Yes, there is!

There must be someone you like

I know mom would really love to see you have a girlfriend

It'd make all our lives a lot easier

I ran into Harry. He gave these to us

Cookies? Why did he give us cookies?

His new friend makes cookies

I'll show you something

You know the water goes down...

in a different direction in France

Wait, let me speak! This isn't a conversation if only you talk

Oh shit, I've got hiccups

Darn it

Yes, yes, yes it's normal

Okay. Can't you understand that I can't call you every day?

Not your type?

How about Jimmy's sister?

She's very active, you like her?

Why is everyone so interested in my love life?

I've got a life other than that, you know?

Who else has talked to you about it?

It doesn't matter

I have something to tell you

Good luck

Hi, mom! Hi!

Here's some pocket money

No need

You think I cannot take care of my family?

Anyway, only me, Leo and Sabine left

Mother, I fly. That's my job

Yes...

You flew away

Mother

I want to talk to you

Isn't that Gigi?

It is Gigi

She's going over to Kim Chui's place

So nice to see you again!

How are you?

They say she's a lesbian

Really? Yeah!

You come for my new creation?

Yes, and I've brought someone with me

This is Denise, she's the food editor for the New Times

Really? Wow! I'll give you my card

Let me give you mine as well

Last time I didn't give you one

No, you didn't Thank you so much

Gigi has told me so much about your duck rice

It's the weirdest idea I've heard in a long time

I can't wait to try it

I'm so bored with traditional stuff like Hainanese Chicken Rice

Me too

Denise is actually looking for contestants for a cooking contest

Really?

I can't wait to taste you duck rice

Today, you won't be disappointed

Two duck rice... coming up

Hi, mom, you can't smoke in here

I'm not smoking

Don't wait for me tonight

I'm playing mahjong all night

Have some tea

You've got mosquitoes

It's because of the rain

Kim Chui, you are the big winner tonight

I know

Another eight rounds

Don't you want to go home and check?

Check what?

Check...

Let's play some more

It's raining

Come on...

Okay, another eight rounds

Jen, I heard your French girl is very weird

I heard she went to the University to register

All of sudden, she became crazy

Ran after a dog and tried to kill it

Really?

Kim Chui, where did you find her?

It's good for Leo to meet interesting girls

Better than making him drink superstitious stuff everyday

What about us Chinese girls?

I don't understand that French girl. What's so great?

They're more romantic, more cultured, more fun

Culture and romance, so cosmo...

This one never even left his street

I've won!

Sabine

Sabine

Sabine

Sabine, are you okay?

Yeah

Thank you

It's so late. My husband is going to kill me

Same here

Jen, you want a ride?

I'll help the loser clean up

You go home first

Okay, then we go first

Okay, Bye

Come

Come

So...

why do you hate me?

Who said I hated you?

It's just that you being here means so much more

What am I doing here?

I should go

You can stay here, if you want

I'm trying to set my son up, not myself

Jen, I want to tell you something

What?

Life first, everything else second

I'm having my life

So what if somebody wants something from me?

Let me lie down...

in your nice massage chair

Light your cigarette?

I'm trying to quit

I...

Thanks for saving me

What do you want to say?

I...

I...

I want to tell you...

I...

I have always loved you

Kim Chui, I can't

Why not?

Margaret

Kim Chui, it worked!

Take a look at this

Mr. Tan, are you ready for your interview?

Wait half an hour

I'm busy too. Talk to you later

What happened?

Nothing

I'd like to thank Leo and Sabine

for helping me to entertain you all today

I have an announcement to make...

I'll be leaving Singapore

I'll miss you all

I wish you all the best

Leo

It's you

We almost ran you over

That girl on the bike, was that Sabine?

Yeah, you haven't met her, have you?

And the other one must be Batman

I'm an expert at recognizing people's behinds

Is this your car? No, it's Gabriel's

He's in the toothpaste business

Leo, come over here. I want to tell you something

Don't worry. You're in good hands

I'd like to invite you to Harry's birthday party

I'm having it at my house

Bring your mom along also

I want to patch things up with Harry and your mom

Stop it

Shake on it

Leo, bring this home to mom

She'll like them. Peroxide toothpaste. Whitens the teeth

You better catch up with your friends

Where did you go?

Please come in

Where did you go? We turned around and...

you were gone

I ran into Harry. Why didn't you wait for me?

Maybe because we didn't know where we lost you?

You could've called me, right?

Where?

At home or at restaurant

We went to the cemetery

You went to the cemetery?

Little Leo, don't be so dramatic

Thank you for the visit, it was very, very nice

Thank you, goodbye!

Some people still haven't tried your dish?

Yes, but only those who got scared by my dish

Threatened? Competition?

No, they actually love my cooking

It's just that their mind is not opened yet

How did you come up with this idea of Hainan Duck Rice?

One day, I was just thinking of my friend

Your friend?

And her children too

Okay, you're going to have to explain that

As a chef, you always try to create new dishes

One day, I said if my friend were the Hainan Chicken Rice...

then her children would be the Hainan Duck Rice

Sit down, sit down

Stop looking

Sabine, for you

We have to go

What?

So much food here You should eat more

So skinny

Batman's leaving today, we've got to go to the airport

Batman?

I thought you two were going to a movie

Finish the food first

Your mother has no customers. You'd better not leave

Eat

Eat

Thank you

Man, thanks for coming

Guys... one more race?

Jen

I want you to try my duck rice

Aren't you crossing the line again?

Don't get me the wrong way

I want you to try my new food. It means a lot to me

What happened to your place? Closed down?

No, I'm expanding. I just bought the shop next door

It's under renovation. Opens in two weeks

When I reopen, make sure you come

Leo

Look, a cooking contest

Come with me

You'll get lots of publicity. You'll become famous

Kim Chui

I want to talk to you

Kim Chui

I want to tell you something Yes?

Thanks for helping with Leo and Sabine. They're doing great

Your business is doing well

That's exactly what I want to talk to you about

Wait... Let me speak

I'm not looking for a husband. I had one before

I want to be fair to you

I know sometimes you're very lonely

Wait...

I don't need men

Men always bring me trouble

I don't mean you. Your whole sex

I only want to take care of Leo. He's my everything

You're always looking out for me

please don't be so nice, Okey?

That's what I like about you

But I don't believe you

It's true. I'm sorry

Leo, what happened?

What happened?

Did something happen to Sabine?

It's not about Sabine

Look at me

It's because of Batman

My God, it's because Batman left

Leo... come back!

Leo

After that night, I hardly saw Leo

Life is funny, sometimes when you lose something...

...you gain something else unexpectedly

Sabine became like a daughter to me

Nothing seems to bring her down.

I've learned so much from her

If it weren't for her

I don't think I would've gone to Harry's party

Be careful

Mom, why are you limping?

Where's Leo?

Happy birthday

Good evening

Mom, this is Gabriel. Gabriel, this is my mom

Mrs. Fan, I'm really glad you could make it

Harry really wanted you to come

Very nice hospital

Thank you

Your teeth, they're so white

Are they?

I use your toothpaste

Mrs. Fan, these are my friends Jill and Raymond

Raymond Nice to meet you

Anne, come over here. This is Harry's mom, Mrs. Fan

I'm Harry's mother

Introduce her to those guys

Are you sure? Yes, trust me

Okey!

Mrs. Fan, I have three more friends...

Boys, come over here

Hi, Gabriel

You guys look cute tonight So do you

I want to introduce someone special

This is Harry's mom, Mrs. Fan

This is Lenny, Benny and Kenny

Oh my God, I didn't know Harry's mom looked so young

How do you maintain such beautiful skin, Jen?

I scrub my face with soap

Soap. We have to try that tonight

What happened to your foot?

I sprained it Oh dear

You shouldn't stand. You've got to rest

Get her a chair

Auntie, what do you want to drink?

Tea's fine

Tea?

Not here

Nurse. I think I know what to get you

Give her a morphine shot

Auntie, say ah...

What was it? I don't know

Happy Birthday Thank you

So, what can I do for you?

Where's Leo?

In trouble

What kind of trouble?

Trouble with your mother

How?

I'm not sure, but when Batman left

He didn't seem very well

and your mother saw him like that

Now, she doesn't want to talk to him

He doesn't want to talk to her

Is he in trouble?

Okey?

My bag?

Your bag

Thank you Okey!

Good Bye, Aunit! Bye...

Would you like a drink?

Tiger Beer

Tea

They are nice

Yes

They are all gay

I know

Let me tell you your fortune

Give me your hand, Okey!

Better be good

Close your eyes

I see you and all your sons...

happy together

Four of you standing...

All individuals but...

all connected

This time it's Tim and Daniel. The second time in Taiwan's history

Tim is a native of France working in Taiwan and Singapore

which is where he met flight attendant Daniel Fan

The two attracted attention when they registered their marriage

and they plan to hold their celebration later this month

I wanted to tell you but...

I didn't know there was going to be reporters

And...

Tim is a good person

Mother, please

I can't stand this

Can you say something please?

Don't do it

Why?

So your mother won't have to suffer

I'm very sorry...

but I've changed my mind

the wedding is off

Daniel, let me talk to her It's not a good idea

Let me try to talk to her. We're the same age

I think she'll listen to me

She thinks she's a failure

Jen

I want to tell you

You're wrong

Thank you

When you signed up for the exchange program

You didn't know it was going to be like this

I believe I signed up for what signed up for me

That's very Chinese

I was Chinese in one of my past lives

I was a donkey in my past life

I'm still a donkey in this life

Shut up

What did you say?

Why do you treat your own sons like this?

Do you even know what's happening in our lives?

All you care about is yourself

Why?

Get out!

Out... all out!

Mother

everything is going to be okay

Please...

go back and rest

Mother

I hope you know we love you

Now, you must be very happy

Kim Chui...

See you at the cooking contest

Sabine

Remember what you...

told me about me and...

my boys? Yes

I said you'd be happy

I'm not going to let this affect me

I'm going to keep on going...

keep on fighting

You know?

When you told me...

...water goes down differently in France

I just thought you could teach us so many things

Mrs. Fan

I'm sorry but...

The water doesn't really swirl in the opposite direction in France

I can't teach you anything you don't already know

What do I know?

The only thing I know is to make my chicken rice

It's my way of life

It's my way of surviving

That night

I had a dream

Let me tell you your fortune

I see you and all your sons

happy together

Four of you standing...

All individuals but...

all connected

Mrs. Fan

Eleven

eleven, make a wish...

Sabine left as quietly as she came

Sometimes I wonder if she was ever here

All the things she said...

will stay with me forever

On that day, November 11th

I made a wish...

Why did you call off the wedding, Daniel?

Go away!

What are you doing? Say something

Leave my son alone

Go away!

Get off!

This way

That way

Stop it!

Go away!

Daniel

Are you okay?

I'm okay, mother

Daniel

Who's got a band aid?

Does it hurt?

It's okay, mother. I'm fine. Thanks!

You okay?

Yes, I'm fine

Are you okay? You were great out there

Mr. Tan, it's time for you to go

Kim Chui

You too

Thanks, mom. Good luck

We'll send you good energy

Here's our distinguished panel of judges

From the Meritus Mandarin Singapore

Singapore's very own chicken rice king, Steven Low

And next we have a great beauty, Gigi

an internationally acclaimed superstar

Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome

Contestant number two, Mrs. Jen Fan

Her specialty is Singapore's very own...

signature dish, Hainanese Chicken Rice

If you like spicy food, you'll love Chili Crabs

Ladies and gentlemen

please welcome contestant number three, Mr. Lim Ah Leong

Now we have contestant number four, Mr. Tan Kim Chui

He'll be cooking a dish that's the talk of the town

something we have yet to taste

Hainanese Duck Rice

My apologies, ladies and gentlemen

Mr. Tan cannot come tonight. He'll be replaced by Mr. Leo Fan

I suppose it's alright because the dish remains the same

Our final contestant this evening, Mr. Iskanda with Roti Prata

Contestants, are you ready?

Your time starts... now

First we have the Hokkien Fried Prawn Noodles

The secret lies in the correct amount of gravy...

added to the noodle when you're frying it

Too much or too little and you're going to spoil the taste

If you like spicy food, I would strongly recommend Chili Crabs

It's been called the classic dish of Singapore

Roti Prata, an Indian dish but enjoyed by all races

Next, we have the Hainanese Chicken Rice

It originated from the Hainanese immigrants in Singapore

This dish is not from Hainan island in China

It's a Singapore dish

And finally the Hainanese Duck Rice

The new addition to the local dishes

but we have yet to taste it

and how different is it from chicken rice? We'll see

Massage

Put it in

I have to move on, there is a lot of the world to see

I'm going to help people. I think I have a gift

My family's just going through a phase. It'll pass

I know but my time is up I have to go

Where? It doesn't matter where

We'll never forget each other

Life first Things second

Live your life and don't you stop for anyone

Well done, contestants

You may now present your dishes to our panel of judges

We have five different local dishes

vying for the top prize of $5,000

And coming up right now is of course

Singapore's signature dish, Hainanese Chicken Rice

followed by Chili Crabs and Roti Prata

Thank you

Well, there's one missing dish

Hainanese Duck Rice, Mr. Leo Fan

Before I submit this dish...

I would like to do one thing first

Mom, I made this especially for you

Would you try it?

It's delicious

Don't cry, I love you

Thank you

Our winner tonight...

is Mrs. Jen Fan

Thank you

They're your... My sons

Your kids. Come on up

Congratulations, Mrs. Fan

How do you feel about winning tonight's competition?

I didn't want to win

You didn't...?

I wanted my son to win

Spoken like a loving mother. How very touching

We've come to the end of the program

We hope you have enjoyed yourselves. See you again soon

A picture paints a thousand words

Take a picture with your mom

Congratulations, mom

Thanks

Why don't you wait for me in the dressing room?

Congratulations

Were you afraid of competing with me?

Where's Sabine?

Sabine?

Sabine went to live life

Life must come first

It's funny, I had a dream about her last night

Kim Chui

I want to tell you...

Your duck rice...

was really good

Really?

Help me look for my necklace

THE END Subtitles by: Reklame11