Original subtitles

You're playing with ants again

Your brother was so scared of ants when he was little

But you loved to play with them

Maybe you were enemies in a previous life!

Your brother was scared of the dark, like your dad

You were more like me

You liked to fool around... playing with fire

Staying in the dark places...

Getting burned...

When I was young...

... your dad was after me

The rest of the troupe were against it

I'd joined the troupe when I was twelve

Everyone was kind to me

But I never listened

So I married your dad...

... and had you and your brother

But your dad soon went off with some woman

And they had a kid

So he got a second family

I didn't know where to go with you two

So I became a Mama-san

That way I could earn more

One time in the club...

... a customer was singing

He sang... the song was...

"Bring on the wine"

I suddenly realized...

... that was the very song...

... the Nanguan master used to sing in the troupe

Hearing it made me think of the past

I was sad... and I was drinking

Your brother left for the US days ago

He took off just like that...

... Ieaving me alone here. Didn't he want me?

And now I've grown old

I have white hairs now

I'm still here! You don't have to drink so much!

Your brother has taken a difficult road...

It ain't easy for me either!

Ma, I'm still here! Don't be like this!

That stinks!

Can't you be good?

A bit more decent?

Ma, stop drinking

You've finished work

Go to bed!

I was drinking with the customers...

Now you're back, and still drinking!

None left?

Those were all I had

I haven't seen you for days

All alone in this murky place...

I get home with no-one to talk to

Please!

Don't get up to mischief out there!

Don't make trouble for me, okay

If you go on fooling around...

... the day will come...

... when it'll kill you

And I won't even know where to find your corpse!

That'll teach you!

You keep on nagging me!

Nagging!

Shanghe went to a good college, so he did what he liked!

Why can't l?

All I want to do is spend a coupla days in Kaohsiung

And all you do is nag me!

Can you compare with your brother?

What will you do in Kaohsiung?

- Have fun! - Fun?

You're always hanging out with that guy...

What's his name? Shuo?

Is that any way to get ahead?

You weren't this way as a boy

What made you change?

You hang out with those dodgy guys out there...

Then come home...

... and bring back those shitty fish!

They really stink! And you can't eat them!

Come on, please!

My brother Shanghe came back three days ago

He lost his boyfriend in the States

... and came home!

When I see him dancing around...

... the past seems like a knife...

... slowly stabbing me

Nothing is tranquil any more

Everything's been shaken up

- A pig's head? - Yeah

Auntie

Buddy...

What are you doing there?

You're nearly dead

Bro' Shuo is my idol

He says he's a devil, spinning a spider-web

My cousin loves him, and she says...

... Bro' Shuo is more like a fly

A parasite looking for targets!

To me, he's like a glorious pig's head...

... cradled in my cousin's arms, cleverly hidden...

... but moaning

- Cousin! - What the fuck?

Sorry!

Sorry, cousin!

Didn't I tell you not to come in that way?

You're wearing shoes! What the hell?

Give me a break! I was on the roof...

Smells good! Thanks, baby

When are you coming to my place for dinner?

Your place?

Soon... when I'm free

How about tomorrow?

Tomorrow?

- I can do tomorrow - You're just saying that

- I'm being serious! - So am l!

When have I lied to you? Tell me!

Fine, then next time I say...

I'm all yours

You have my full attention

You're so pretty!

I'm off

Baby, I'm off to work

...Gongguan area

Let's keep in touch through Jack, OK?

Cool. Nice. See you, OK?

Hurry! Only one bitter melon left!

Miss! Bitter melon!

No-one wants it

Or...

Or you could...

... Iet me have it, Ah Guo

You can handle the bitter taste?

What are you saying?

Bitterness does you good!

ok...

Hello.

Hello.

- Where are you going? - The bitter melon...

I'll go now, Ah Guo

Okay, take it easy

Hello.

You stood me up! I've been waiting...

What's wrong?

Why?

Someone hit you again?

You should call me when that happens

Call me whenever you need to, okay?

No matter what you need

Okay?

Here...

Did you tag my name?

Next time, avoid the ones who seem violent

Get it?

You know the type I mean

Turn down those guys

Get it?

Take better care of yourself

Okay, watch this!

Iooked at me

See.

Watch!

Hey! Bro' Shuo!

Are you stringing my cousin along again?

You'll get me into trouble!

But...

Hello?

Fuck, he hung up on me?

Shit!

Sorry, I'm late

Bro' Shuo!

It's your birthday?

Yes, so how come you're late?

Drink!

Drink. Drink.

Wait...

That won't do...

- Empty the bottle! - Sure, no problem

We can handle that, right?

He finished it!

Wipe your mouth

Our turn now

- Drop your pants! - It's hot

- Waiter! Service! - Take it off!

Tango, shake your butt!

Ah, the liquor!

It's your 21 st birthday, right?

So I got you a 21-year-old whisky!

Whoever puts these on...

... and empties his glass...

- What? - He' ll get...

That's very hard!

Whoever does it, gets this reward!

Bro' Shuo's doing it!

Bro' Shuo!

You have to take off your shirt!

Awesome, Bro' Shuo!

Wow! What's that?

Unbelievable!

Turn around!

Not bad, not bad!

- See what money buys! - You're right

Sorry, Bro' Shuo!

I'm really sorry

What are you doing in my room?

- Just taking a pee. - You're spilling the beer

None of your business

I'm telling you for your own good...

You shouldn't drink so much

If you go on drinking...

... there'll be a price to pay

How old are you now?

Find a good job

Earn a good living!

You drink too much

- Grow up! - Come on...

You're sounding like Ma...

... talking to me like that

I'm sick of it

What is this?

You didn't manage to kill yourself in the States, so you want to try again back in Taiwan?

Is that it?

- What are you on about? - See who saves you here!

You know what I mean!

Fuck

Mother fucker...

It's dangerous for you out here

Understand?

You don't belong out here

Go back home and get some sleep!

Don't you know flush?

Go back home!

...bad. Fuck...

Bro' Shuo!

- Going out? - Yeah... I'm off to work

I found a job

I find.

Here, the company card

It's a film company in West Gate

Okay, I should get going

It takes a while to get there by bike

- Bye now, Bro' Shuo - Bye

Another tranquil rainy day

It makes me think about the people I miss

I really wish they were ants

Crawling all around me...

Never leaving me

Jumped out of the tank?

Fuck, that stinks!

I hear your brother had a close call in the States?

All okay now that he's back?

He had some boyfriend trouble there, that's all

Dead, huh?

Fucker, you died on me!

Speak! Nothing to say?

It's dead! Throw it out!

You're crazy to keep a tilapia!

Why not?

Fishermen don't want them

I like watching them in the talk

Your brother found a job at a film company?

Yeah

But he doesn't come home after work?

He's quite something...

Good school...

Great university...

Not bad, eh?

What's so great about it?

- Fat lot of good it did him - Get rid of that damn thing!

Lots of customers tonight...

So tiring...

Don't let me down!

More old ladies?

Old ladies are loaded, man!

Right, work "hard" for cash!

I'll be off, then

Bro' Shuo...

Are you really sending money to your Ma in the States?

Sure

- Really? For your Ma? - Well, not for yours!

I'm telling you, Rat...

Stop acting so crazy all the time

Get yourself a girlfriend, okay?

Cook me some dinner tonight and I'll show you some moves

I'll teach you how to win their hearts

Put that knife away! It's not a plaything!

You might hurt me!

Are you scared?

A grown man like you?

Big knives don't scare me, only small ones

I don't want to losing money...

Good job!

Go for it!

Nice work, bro...

I'm going home to cook

You fucker!

My dinner... fucker!

You got me a pig's head?

Hang on...

Turn it left

Turn it left

Try the tongue

Remember that time in Kaohsiung?

Not really, what are you talking about?

You must remember Ah Xiang?

You left a scar on his face

Right!

Just like that!

Damn right!

Just like that!

You marked his face!

You're too damned impulsive!

Bro' Shuo, you're drunk!

Fuck you...

It was just a little cut

That makes a sound!

Fuck you!

You shouldn't do things like that!

Fuck you!

We've had enough for tonight

What are you doing?

It's about the blame for your mother's death, right?

Nobody's blaming you

She was just careless

Why do think that?

If you blame me, say so

I really don't

Don't pretend

If you blame me for taking you away that day, say so

I respect you as my big brother, who blames you?

Really! Don't keep thinking like that!

You look pretty today

Really?

Got a smoke for me?

Why should l?

Come on, just one

No need, just one will do!

Never mind, keep the pack

You're so nice to me

That's why I think you're pretty!

- Really? - Yeah

When is it due?

About three months

What do you want?

Some of those

You can have some bananas for free

- For free? - Help yourself

- You mean it? - Sure

- Need a bag? - No thanks

Surprise!

You still need money?

Tell me if you need money, okay?

You're adding new friends to my Facebook page?

Take care, though I do a lot of business

Lots of guys are jealous of me

And I have lots of enemies

So be careful about new "friends"

All the traders here look down on you

Don't you think I'm like a match?

I light up to shine on your heart!

To shine on a girl they all look down on!

You feel it?

If you need cash, just tell me

Sis, buy some vegetables!

Scallions, just 40! Very fresh!

- Just 40 for scallions! - 40 per bunch, take a look!

You like her that much, even though she's mute?

You bust a gut here every day...

... and earn only 500 a day

What's your point?

You pay me only 500 a day!

Say it louder, let everyone know!

Come on...

It's not like she has it easy either

- How much are the cabbages? - Just ten each

Sir, take a look

Thanks

Da-xiong!

What are you doing here?

Handing out flyers

My company is around here, in West Gate

You're out shopping?

Your friends are so cute!

He's my cousin

The Red House is different these days

It changed while I was away

It's so popular now

Lots of gay bars

You come here a lot

Not so much!

Why not? It's fun here!

I don't like it much

Why not? You're strange

I prefer the piano bars at the East End

Bro' Shuo!

What are you doing here?

I could ask you the same thing

I work here

Of course, I know that

One of yours?

Yes, we distribute it

How did you find this place?

You gave me the address!

- I was just passing - It's down the corridor

Want to come in?

It's a nice place

Not this time, you get back to work

Bro' Shuo, I just saw Da-xiong in the street

- On her way to a movie - Shanghe, you're late...

The meeting's started

I'll be right there, thanks

I should...

Don't keep them waiting

That's my policy, always keep women waiting

I'll deal with it

Bye

Wow!

No kidding! That crowded?

My old classmates have arrived?

That's really hot

That's really hot

That's really hot

They should come over and dance for us!

What?

Checking up on you?

You hardly ever come out on your own!

Your girlfriend?

Checking up?

You think I'd let anyone check up on me?

I have her in hand!

She's in my heart

Her soul is in here!

You're some kind of vampire?

He madeoutwitha foreigndude

I know that guy...

You know him? Who is he?

He's the brother of my young buddy

- You're kidding! - No way!

- Your secret lover? - Why would I lie?

Is he your type? No?

Not mine...

What is your type?

I like little bears!

I could go for him...

Drink! Stop staring at him...

What a stink!

What are you up to?

Smoking

You should've told me you were coming to the club

Tell me next time you come

Come more often, we can have some fun

Busy?

Of course! All that dancing!

Looks pretty good

Busy is good! Come more often!

We can have fun

Da-xiong doesn't like me going there

Dating a girl requires practice

You get what I mean?

Keep trying!

Go get her!

That does it for today's report

See you next time!

Little friend!

What are you doing here?

Shit...

Playing with a maggot?

You have balls!

You get a close-up for that!

Maggots scare me, but you play with a maggot

That makes you my big brother

It's odd...

Tell me...

What's a maggot doing here?

What?

There must be a dead rat somewhere Shit...

You blow the harmonica like an expert

I'm quite good at it

Quite good

What?

- You said so yourself! - I was talking about the harmonica!

- What's so funny? - Nothing

Let's dance

- Me, dance? - Come on!

I can't dance

Your waist...

I show you... OK?

And your bottom

Crouch down a bit, then wiggle your butt...

That's it

Not bad!

Time for your close-up!

Look at you, dancing with it How about that?

Round in circles...

How romantic!

One more step...

You two are going round in circles

You have a plus-size partner

A big feller

So I'm your dancing pole?

Can't do it?

Look, you're on TV

Shit, seriously?

I really can't do it

I never fake it

...Move

Happy Birthday!

Birthday boy has to drink more!

Come on, half of it at least!

I got you something special

What is it?

Perfect for you

Is there money inside?

No, he that...

He's not that nice! It's underwear?

Underwear!

How will you wear that?

It's too large!

Maybe it's my birthday today too

Is there some problem?

You guys all forgot my birthday? Is that right?

I did remember! I have a present for you

What is it?

Come closer

That was sneaky!

You're such a slut!

I've known him forever but never kissed him before

I want one too!

How can you kiss him before me?

I can kiss an old classmate, why not?

Whose phone rang... - Do not do this ok?

Seems to be my phone -Whose phone rang...

Who is it?

Busy man!

Always in demand!

I'll take it outside

I'll be right back

- Be quick! - Busy man!

You don't mind me kissing him, do you?

We've known each other since middle school

To you, Da-xiong!

Right!

Happy birthday!

Hello...

My birthday's tomorrow

Sure, I'll take care of it tomorrow

Okay

Okay...

Talk to you tomorrow

ok bye...

What the fuck?

- What the fuck was that? - What?

- What do you think you're doing? - Talking on the phone!

That's all?

Weren't you taking me to a movie?

Where have you been today?

Why the hell did you come here?

They suddenly called me...

I had to come

We had a date!

Okay, honey, don't be angry...

I'm sorry

I'm warning you...

Don't ever kiss like that again

You can do what you like when I'm not there

But not in front of me!

I don't want to see that stuff! Get it?

Do you have to kiss like that?

No...

They're my old classmates

I've known them for years

How long have I known you? Half a year!

What?

What are you talking about?

Who paid for your clothes and stuff?

I did! What the fuck?

I warned you!

I told you earlier today...

I call the shots in this relationship!

And you agreed

Don't look away, look at me!

I'm going to leave now

I don't want your apologies...

What's on your mind?

You're so serious

Blue flames!

I wish it was my birthday too!

3, 2, 1

I have a question

Between Bro' Shuo, my brother and me...

... which of us would you choose?

You bitch!

I knew it!

You're just like me, aren't you?

My brother, right?

Same as me

You're just like me!

You like my brother, don't you?

My brother...

come

Let's drink to that!

I don't want this, it's too strong

The skull-glass is yours!

I can't drink this

The skull-glass is yours!

You're the one with the problem!

You drink from the skull-glass

I saw my cousin's crafty smile

I'm just like her

We don't like losing things

I suddenly think of the rat...

... dying right in front of me

And of that dead fish

And of Ma, lying on the floor...

Go on

What? Does it hurt?

You want to go home?

How about later?

How does it feel?

Take it easy

Is it hitting you?

What's got into you?

This one is Anubis

Show respect! He's the god of death!

And this side is the Seventh Master

He guides wandering souls to the netherworlds

Look!

The sphinx! It stands for power

And this is the best one, Hannya!

It's my secret place

Take care

Take care

I'll take that

This is Bro' Shuo's room

Cool, huh? That poster looks like me?

Here, I'll show you where I sleep

Don't jump to conclusions, he's very popular

Women all fall for his type

Go! Next...

Bro' Shuo!

What are you doing here?

Nothing, what about you?

Nothing

Nothing?

What's going on here?

Nothing

So what is going on?

Come on, but be careful

See? Like it?

Not bad, huh?

Look at me!

Like it?

Baby, are you really okay?

- This isn't like you - Shuo...

Come on...

Come, sit down

Sit down!

It's special

Right, a blue cake is special

No, that's wrong...

Is it your birthday?

Oh, I know...

You're celebrating my birthday early, right?

Sit down, quick

Sit down!

Drink

Hurry up! After this drink now, I won't drink any more

Why not?

I'm happy... come on

Hang on...

What's the difference?

Looks like me!

Right, I'm a demon

Is it true that your mother does business in the US?

Of course it's true

I'm serious about you

Why would I lie to you?

Not a bad catch today

Quite good

Will you give me one?

It's a dirty fish, and it smells... You want it?

I'm not eating it

I just want to keep it

Oops, I almost fell!

Don't even think about it!

Okay?

If I'm not here...

... and you jump out of the tank...

... I really can't rescue you

I haven't finished!

Oh my God...

Which bitch?...

Which bitch?...

I need the toilet

The toilet?

You only just got here!

I'll be right back

Poor people much worse...

Remember back soon, ok?

Wait, he went to the toilet...

I'll spend time with you to change -ok

Clothes a bit too high -Never mind...

I say this move is a good

We're out of drinks...

Bro' Shuo

Room A5 wants you

An important client

Lots of people asking for you lately...

You gotta look out for us, Bro' Shuo!

Come in

You're so distant

Come closer

They did a good job on your face

How does it feel to be a star?

Your mother's still in the States?

Have you been there to see her?

She must miss you a lot

I always wonder...

... how you're doing

I really miss you

You know that?

Pour him a drink

ok...

I'm not drinking, take it away

I said, take it away!

Don't forget...

... that you still have a daughter

She misses you too

Quick!

Okay... I win

We each take half, and then we'll be inseparable

Get it?

I'll wait for you in the middle

Let's start! Ready?

Ready?

1, 2, 3... Go!

You can skip some now

At random!

Quick!

Quick, I'm waiting!

I'm waiting...

That's cheating...

Quick!

Quick!

I'm waiting...

On your feet!

Fuck! Get him up

Your little friend just posted his whereabouts

Fuck!

Stand up!

Get him up

The scar on my face...

Your little friend Rat is going to pay for it

Throw this sperm-seller out in the gutter

Come on... come...

I lost...

I think you should take the call

It's weird they called so many times

Take the call, see who it is

No, I don't like answering unknown numbers

You should take it,

what have you got to lose?

pick up...

Hello...

Who is this?

I don't know you, why do you keep calling me?

You want to go to the hospital?

Does it hurt anywhere else?

- Are you okay? - Let's drink

You drank it all

I can't figure out...

Sorry

Your hand is... I'll do your cheek first

Tell me if it hurts

Okay, okay... don't blow like that!

Where's your brother?

I don't know

You don't know?

- You're looking for him? - I'll call him

Fuck

Fuck, he's not picking up

He used to be very different

In what way?

I don't know...

He was good in school

Good in calligraphy, music, stuff like that

Good at all that

He won those awards downstairs

Bullshit!

It's true

Ma had her accident just after I went to the States

After that, he changed a lot

He made strange friends

He began stealing... petty crime

You know he used to work for me?

Yes, he told me about that

Maybe it's because... I was the better student

He always thought Ma favored me

So he thinks I'm somehow to blame...

... for her death

He thinks I let her down by not being there for her

How's your mother doing in the US?

You must miss her a lot

I've come to miss my mother too

I'm sorry I didn't see her again before she died

Where are you going?

To get a smoke

I have some in my bag

Honey

I'm tied up, really

It's true!

I miss...

I miss my mother

Bro' Gao!

It's Rat!

Open up! Please!

Do me a favor!

This place should be good, okay?

Should be worth the wait

I'm sure he never told you his mother is buried here

She had cancer

Back then...

... he told everyone his mother moved to the States

For a long time, even I believed it

To keep him, I helped with the funeral

Then later, when our daughter was born...

... I found out he'd taken all my money

He used it to pay his girlfriend's medical bills

He even donated one of his kidneys to her

But...

I can't go on without him

I hope you'll give him back to me

You look pretty in that

It's true

Blue suits you

It's true

It cost 1 000, young lady!

1 000!

He's late today

Shit, it's turned off

Damn it, eight missed calls!

Hello...

Cousin!

Nothing...

I was on a date, so I turned it off

If Ah Guo asks you to leave...

... just wait for me by the entrance Okay?

I'll go home and see what's up

Really, you look good!

Hello...

Bro' Shuo!

What were you doing in Bro' Shuo's room?

Have you finished packing?

When you're ready, go to the alter to pray

Tell the ancestors your flight number

So they can protect you

Watch over the flight

Then you'll arrive safely

Don't forget...

Always look where you're going

Keep your hands free in case you trip

And don't... don't make...

Alright, Ma, that's enough!

... strange friends - I know, Ma!

Please!

I can look after myself, okay?

I can take care of myself

There's no use in you worrying like this!

You'll worry whatever I do, right?

Your mother...

Ma, that's enough!

What's it all for, Ma? I'm about to go abroad

Do you understand?

Stop this! I'm fed up with it! Ma!

I've had enough of it

Do you know why I want to go abroad?

You know why? Ever thought why?

It's because you're always like this!

You nag me, nag me, nag me

I've seen enough of it, that's why I'm going

You're poisoning all of us!

Yourself, me and my brother! Do you understand?

- I do this for... - Enough, Ma!

Fuck!

Stop worrying, will you?

What is there to worry about?

Why are you looking at me like that?

Tell me!

Tell me!

Because I'm gay?

Because I like men? Is that it?

Because I'm gay

Don't worry, Ma...

Nobody blames you

I'm fine with it

People treat me well

I want to find a long-term partner

I'm afraid that... you'll be bullied

Exploited...

Or mocked...

Ma! Nobody will do that!

Stop worrying! It's all nonsense!

You've always known I like men

Dad didn't blame you for it

No-one will look down on us

Ma, I'll always be your son

Ma, please don't be like this

I beg you, please don't!

I'll always be your son

I'm your son

You tell me why...

...Why did you lie to me?

Do you know what it's like to be hurt?

You talk about being hurt!

That's what scares you the most,

doesn't it?

Did you know I was pregnant?

Have you any idea what it means to be hurt?

Do you have any idea?

You'll never lie to me again

No more secrets between us

No more secrets, understand?

No more secrets

No more

I'm getting a cab

What's wrong? Go help them

Fuck it!

Where's the girl?

Boss, the girl tried to get away

We hit her and she passed out

She's in the toilet

She told me to teach him a lesson!

Kept on and on about it!

Boss, your sister's very upset

She says we beat up that gigolo too much

Can't you deal with it?

Go on!

Take my sister home

Fuck it all!

And shut the fucking door!

Relax, young man

Don't be nervous, have a smoke

This is now between you and me

You scarred my face last time we met

That sperm-seller ain't here to help you this time

Fuck you!

Fuck you!

Fuck! Fuck you!

Fuck!

Shopping it!

Come! Come!

Looking for vegetables? yes?

Don't play with that knife, it's dangerous

Dangerous

Ma'am, buy some vegetables!

200 won't be enough - It's enough for a pig's head

Come on, give me 1 00 more

You've only been here for a few hours

It's the same every day!

Such a gentleman!

Bro' Minghong!

Give me a pig's head - Sure, you work it?

Off work!

A big one!

What are you doing here?

What? Missed me?

A pig's head... Iooks like me?

Your girlfriend?

She will be

Go for it!

I need to recharge my batteries