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Singapore is a con-temporary city.

Either you con others or you get conned.

But I'm still the best in the business.

After all, I'm the managing director of two investment companies,

how else can I afford a big house and expensive car?

Sweetheart!

-If I didn't have the gift of the gab... -Hubby!

...would I have such a stunning fiancée?

Look at her tummy. I'm responsible for that.

That's why I'm marrying her.

Today we're getting our wedding photos taken.

You look gorgeous today.

But I have something that'll make you look even more gorgeous.

I have something for you, too.

I, Chin Wu Huang, take you, Teo Bee Poh, to be my lawfully wedded wife.

We're from Commercial Affairs Investigation Bureau.

You said you'd be back soon.

I didn't think the judge would sentence me to ten years in prison.

Take care of yourself, sweetheart.

CHIN WU HUANG ALIAS: HUANG - AGE: 33

CONVICTED OF: FRAUD SENTENCE: 10 YEARS

What are you doing?

I'm going to make a poo cake.

What? Never seen anyone poop before?

You want to eat it?

Damn it. I can't do it with you staring at me.

Oh, my God.

ONG BENG KWANG ALIAS: KWANG - AGE: 40

CONVICTED OF: ILLEGAL GAMBLING OPERATIONS AND VANDALISM

SENTENCE: 10 YEARS

Excuse me.

This is my territory.

What a relief!

Newbie?

You're new here, huh? What's your name?

-Chin Wu Huang. -I'm Nam Nam.

The one taking the dump is Kwang.

He's a little loony.

He kills people in the middle of the night.

Okay. Thank you.

You must be careful.

-Beware. -Okay.

What did that crazy bitch say about me?

Nothing.

Be warned, you'd better wear two pairs of underwear when you sleep tonight.

Why?

He might attack you from behind.

What are you doing?

Don't be scared.

We're going to be living together a long time.

I can help satisfy your needs.

I don't have any needs.

You don't, but I do.

Come on, give me a kiss.

I'm going to punch you.

I like it rough.

Now, give me a kiss.

Help! Help me! Help!

Keep your voice down.

We'll be punished if Matron hears us.

I'm just playing with you.

I don't like men.

I told you he's not into that kind of stuff.

Now where's my toilet paper?

Can I pay you later?

It's your fault that I lost the bet.

Did you wash your hands after you took a shit?

Watch your mouth. I'm very hygienic.

I always wash my hands after taking a dump.

But not always after taking a piss.

I used to con people on the outside.

Now I'm the victim on my first day here.

There's really all kinds of people in here.

I have such a long way to go.

How will I make it through?

Hey there.

We're gonna be in here together a long time.

If you're horny, I can give it to you now. Come here.

Help! I was just joking!

Dream on, mister. I was just joking.

Have you run out of new ideas?

He's a regular here. Prison is like a hotel to him.

Bugger, you were just released last month. Why are you back again?

It's just my luck.

I met a stupid cab driver who left his keys lying around.

I never expected him to have such a nice house.

There was cable where I could watch soccer.

More importantly, there was tons of food and lots of money to pocket.

I was about to take it all and leave, but his toilet looked so inviting.

So I took a dump and a shower.

That's my story.

How unfortunate for you.

Look, I'm Hwee.

GOH CHUN HWEE ALIAS: HWEE - AGE: 40

CONVICTED OF: REPETITIVE HOUSEBREAKING

SENTENCE: 2 YEARS

Brother Hwee.

The worst experience of prison life

is when your loved ones visit for the first time.

The pain is heart wrenching.

Bring her closer. Let me look at her.

She's so adorable.

Everyone says she looks like you.

She weighed only 3.1 kilograms at birth,

now she's 6 kilograms.

Sit down.

Sweetheart.

This has been so hard on you.

Don't worry, I'll take good care of her.

I'm sorry.

Daddy wants to hold you but he can't.

You must be a good girl.

It's difficult for Mummy to take care of you alone.

Does she have a name?

Not yet. I want you to name her.

Xiaowei. Call her Xiaowei.

Xiaowei?

That's a beautiful name.

-Xiaowei. -Xiaowei.

How are you?

Good. The government treats us well.

It's a good life.

There's food to eat, a place to stay, and jobs for us to do.

We can even take classes to keep ourselves up to date.

We always get three square meals, plus soup and a banana.

The only down side is...

-What? -There is no room service.

And we can't check out anytime we want.

Are you seeing anyone?

Of course not.

It's all right if you are.

Anyway, we're not officially married.

Xiaowei and I will wait for you.

It's okay if you like someone else.

Just tell me the truth.

Otherwise I might go crazy.

How did it go?

Was it a "window" or "Kung-Fu" type of meeting?

What's that?

"Window" means you kissed but you were separated by the glass.

We are going to show you the "Kung-Fu" type.

Come on, let's demonstrate.

Honey, you must wait for me.

I will. I'll definitely wait for you.

Okay. Cut it out. You make me wanna puke.

Let me show you something.

My daughter at six months old. She's a looker, isn't she?

She has double eyelids, you don't.

She has a button nose, you don't.

Her face is round, yours is oval.

Are you sure she's yours?

She's definitely not yours.

She's so adorable. Can I be her godfather?

-Me too. -You too?

That'll make her "daughter of a bandit."

Hey. Shut up.

It was a joke.

A joke, huh?

Men are bound to go off track in life.

But that's not the worst part.

The worst part is not knowing how to get back on track.

If I could start anew

I'd choose the righteous path

I see so clearly now

The lament of losing freedom

If I could start anew

I would do things right this time

I'm not without regrets

Freedom has a lesson to offer

Looking through iron bars

Thinking about the world beyond

Looking through iron bars

I realize how much time was lost

Ask yourself the reason for this

The only hope now

Is to leave this dreadful place

CASINOS NEVER LOSE

-Hey. Look. -What?

The government wants to build a casino.

They've run out of ideas.

Doesn't the government discourage gambling?

They're always raiding those places.

They're building their own casino soon.

That's why they must kill off their competitors.

I know, it is called "monopoly."

Whatever it is, they are the boss.

-They can say what they like. -Yeah.

In the past, casinos were considered to be the bane of society.

Now they say it's more a bank than a bane.

Well, they are always right.

But frankly, this may not be a bad idea.

It's better than regretting it 20 years later.

Singaporeans love to gamble.

So why lose money to outsiders?

No. They're building an integrated resort.

Not a casino.

That's just what they call it.

A casino, by any other name, is still a casino.

The casino makes up only 3% of the resort.

Right. Take away the 3%, and how much do you think that 97% would earn?

Peanuts.

Hey, watch what you say.

Or they might lock you up.

But we're already in here, what's there to fear?

You know what?

The government stole my idea.

Singapore's first IR was built in 1997.

I proposed the idea.

You could dabble in blackjack,

try your luck with dice, horse racing machines,

and the Chinese's favorite game, Mah-jongg.

If you're tired, you can go for a massage.

If you're hungry, there's a buffet spread.

Kids can play arcade games.

There's no $100 entrance fee.

Singaporeans even get discounts.

You're very bold. Weren't you afraid of being caught by the police?

The police were no match for me, even when they sent in the riot police.

Happy birthday to you

Happy birthday to you

Happy birthday to Binbin

Happy birthday to you

Wow. You're a hero, man.

Always bragging. If you're such a smart guy, Kwang,

how did you end up in here?

Well... I have one word for you: unlucky.

-That's my story. -Damn. Why you never see properly?

I don't know. The parking lot is for handicapped.

Matron is right. Gambling will cost you your life.

If you ever gamble again, you're done for.

You think I haven't learned my lesson?

If I gamble again after I get out, I swear I'll castrate myself.

I mean it. Why doesn't anyone believe me?

Bloody hell.

I heard our new matron is a babe.

No, more like a monkey.

More like she was run over by a truck.

Here she comes.

-From today onwards... -See what I mean?

...Matron Yeo Hwee Wen will be your new OC.

Hello, inmates. I respect every one of you.

I hope you'll accord me the same respect.

Looks like a movie star.

If I catch you doing something wrong, I'll only give you one chance.

If you're troubled or have any difficulties,

you can always come to me.

Goh Chun Hwee, come see me later.

Yes, ma'am.

See? I get special attention.

Don't be jealous now.

Good afternoon, ma'am.

Come in.

I read your medical report. You are very healthy.

Thank you, ma'am. I'm strong as a bull.

Good. Goh Chun Hwee, your caning will happen the day after tomorrow.

I really want to eat laksa.

I want to eat roti prata.

I want to eat prawn noodles.

I really miss eating cockles.

What? I can't crave cockles?

Man eats cockles, man eats cockles

Man takes a dump, man takes a dump

Cockles eat the dump Cockles eat the dump

Man eats cockles, man eats cockles

Hey.

Don't be afraid. It's only six lashes.

The first lash will feel like a bicycle hit you.

You won't feel a thing after that.

How do you know? You weren't caned.

I've been here so long.

I've heard about it.

Hey. A real man shall shed no tears.

Don't shout or cry when you get caned.

Why?

Because if you cry, you're BLP.

What's that?

BLP means "no balls" in Teochew.

Oh. I see.

Your English has improved.

Of course it has. I attend two English classes per week.

Ah Hwee, be steady, okay. If I were you, I'd go in like a man.

Have some balls. I support you.

Of course, thank you for your support.

Matron said after me, it's your turn.

Goh Chun Hwee,

you were sentenced by the court for repeat offense of housebreaking,

and hereby, you have been awarded for six strokes of cane.

Is that correct?

Yes, sir.

Can we begin now?

Yes, sir.

Bloody hell. Hit by a bicycle, huh?

It felt like I was run over by a truck.

Be careful.

Here.

Poor thing.

You said it wouldn't hurt.

That's what I've heard people say.

The second stroke was easier, right?

Try it yourself. It gets worse each time.

They applied medication. You'll get better.

Or shall I get a pretty nurse to comfort you?

-Can you? -Yeah, in your dreams.

Good afternoon, ma'am.

-Don't get up. -Thank you, ma'am.

Look after him tonight.

Inform us if he runs a fever.

Yes, ma'am.

Matron came to see me. She cares about me.

If she's the one doing the caning, I don't mind taking another ten lashes.

You're in no state to be fantasizing about her.

I've already been stripped of my freedom.

Let me have my fantasies.

What is it? Does your butt hurt?

No. I need to take a dump.

Shit. That'll open up his cuts again.

-Do you really have to go? -Yes.

Quick. Quick.

Careful. Quick.

Hurry. Otherwise he'll go in his shorts.

Careful. Quick.

Watch his foot.

His legs have to go into the hole.

Take off his shorts.

Careful.

Take it easy.

It stinks like hell.

He really went in his shorts.

Say hi to Daddy.

You are so lousy.

Hey. Don't be rude.

She's right.

I am a lousy father.

I've never even hugged her since she was a baby.

How are you?

I'll be released in a few months.

Xiaowei and you will wait for me, right?

You and Xiaowei have been my pillars of strength the past seven years.

Please don't let the pillar fall.

Wow. Your daughter has grown up,

and your wife treats you well, lucky bastard.

You're not so unlucky yourself.

Your wife Lian is good to you, too.

People say we are the Bonnie and Clyde of the gambling world.

Although I'm not married, my men queue up to visit me every day.

They want to see if you're dead, so they can take your place.

Can't you ever say something nice?

Hwee, you've been here for so long. Don't you have any visitors?

Why can't you study more?

Why do you have to steal? You're a thief.

You're hopeless. Why must you steal?

Why did this have to happen?

You're really good for nothing.

Mother, I'm not good for nothing.

Kwang and I will be released next week. We're handing out sweets today.

Two more weeks to our release.

Here. For you.

Hey. Huang. What about me?

-All yours. -All of them?

These were all from you. Now I'm returning them all at once.

I hope this is the last time. Don't come back here again.

Same to you.

Your turn.

Seven years just flew past like that.

There was only one TV station back then. Now there are two.

Good for you. I have two more years to go.

What's so good about that?

You can't find a job and people don't treat criminals right.

I'd rather stay in here and live off the government.

Matron, when I look for a job outside,

must I mention that I'm an ex-convict?

I'd suggest you tell the truth,

or you'll have more explaining to do if they find out later on.

And I don't know how to say this, but...

Just speak your mind.

Matron, our diet is so well-balanced.

We wake up early every day for our morning exercises.

And we go to bed early every night.

If we sell this concept to slimming centers

they can sign up people to come and lose weight in Changi Prison.

And Changi Prison will definitely profit from it.

And you have so many unoccupied prison cells.

During weekends and holidays,

you can let small families come and stay for a couple of days,

experience prison life.

Changi Prison can profit from it again, right?

And that Yellow Ribbon Project that you have.

We can print the logo on T-shirts,

paper bags, vests, shorts, dresses, cutlery.

Then Changi Prison can profit some more.

And then, Changi Prison can be built like Changi Airport.

The airport has Terminal 1, Terminal 2.

Changi Prison can have Prison 1, Prison 2.

Many, many prisons. Right?

You have some interesting ideas.

If I get the chance, I'll pitch them to the Director.

If that happens, can I have a 5% copyright fee?

Life is so short. And we've wasted seven years of it.

You bet.

Now that you're out, don't get into trouble again.

-Lead an upright life. -Tell yourself that first.

Don't act like you're the King of Gamblers and end up losing everything.

Deal. If you won't cheat, I won't gamble.

It's on. If you won't gamble, I won't cheat.

-Lian. -Honey.

Kwang!

-Lian! -Kwang!

Let me look at you.

Wow. You're so heavy.

Honey.

-Darling... -Aren't you going to take a shower?

Yes, ma'am.

I'll make it quick, okay?

-Honey. -Don't.

It's been seven years. Don't you want it?

I'm on my period, I can't.

Perfect timing.

Are you hungry? Shall I make you something?

Then I'll go fetch Xiaowei from school.

Let me go. I want to surprise her.

I'll go get changed.

You're back, Lian.

Hello. How's it going?

Bad. I lost thousands of dollars.

You'll win it back. You can afford it.

Why are these people gambling here?

It's easy money. I get 10% from everyone.

I can earn a few hundred in a day.

That's it.

Stop gambling. Scram! Get out!

-You're crazy. -Go. Scram.

Get lost. Get out of here.

I'm so sorry.

What's wrong with you? Are you crazy?

You lost your mind in prison?

Gambling is not everything in this world. There are other things we can do.

See what I mean?

There are other things we can do besides gamble.

I'm no longer the Kwang I used to be.

So, we have to change our habits.

From tomorrow, we'll lead a new, normal, gambling-free life.

It's been seven years.

Today, I pick up my daughter for the first time.

I'm not a good father.

Xiaowei, Daddy promises to pick you up from school every day from now on.

Xiaowei.

Here, give Daddy a hug.

Xiaowei, is this your dad?

Didn't you say he went to war?

Daddy came back from Iraq this morning.

He's an army officer. He's very brave.

Uncle, did you meet Saddam Hussein?

Yes. I was there when he got captured.

It was a perilous situation. We had to dodge so many bullets.

So I had to negotiate with him until he surrendered.

-What about Osama? -He's selling otah now.

You can't tell anyone I told you this.

Or I'll have to silence you.

My dad's here.

When you tell a lie, you need to cover it up with ten lies.

When you tell ten lies you need to cover them up with a hundred lies.

-But kids-- -Must not lie, right?

Don't worry, Dad. My classmates are pea-brained.

They'll believe anything they hear.

Hey. Let's go and have fun, okay?

Okay.

Let's go.

Daddy, this is great. I wish we could have one of these at home.

I'll buy one for you when I have money, okay?

What's this for, Xiaowei?

Electronic menu.

You have to use a computer to place your order? Impressive.

Let's eat!

So many movies to watch. Which one would you like to see?

-This one. -This one?

What do you know about French art films?

-The newspapers gave it 4.5 stars. -4.5 stars?

Daddy, why are there so few people?

I thought they gave it 4.5 stars?

4.5 stars means 4.5 viewers.

See, there are four adults here.

You are the half star, okay?

Excuse me. Could you not snore, please?

I'm sorry. Did I disturb you?

Yes. I'm trying to sleep, too.

This Bee Cheng Hiang outlet is huge.

Shall we get something to eat?

But, Daddy, we just had lunch.

But I haven't tasted BBQ pork in seven years.

Auntie, one kilogram of this, this, and this.

Thank you, miss.

Let's go home. Mummy will be happy to see this.

Mummy, I won't skip tuition classes again.

Stop it. I was the one who took her to the movies.

Your first day home and you're already a bad influence on her.

Honey...

Kids must not lie in the future.

Daddy, do you know what's special next Tuesday?

Next Tuesday?

I don't know.

It's Mummy's birthday.

Mummy's birthday? What does your Mummy like?

Mummy always stops and lingers whenever she passes by a jewelry shop.

Boss.

I'm Kwang. I'm here for an interview.

-What time was our appointment? -8:30 a.m.

What's the time now? Who referred you?

-A friend. -A friend?

Just come right out and say that SCORE recommended you.

You afraid the others will find out you're an ex-con?

Unbelievable. Everyone here is an ex-convict.

That's Big Head.

-Brother Big Head. -Drop the "Brother."

We're all equal here.

This is Dinosaur. He was a drug addict.

Wow. You're very bulky for an addict.

I got sober and started working out.

Come on. You must know him. This is Lecher.

He made his maid pose naked for him.

I took her pictures with her consent, okay?

She was sexier than my wife, so my wife called the police.

Cut the crap. You are a lecher. Period.

Wow. A dragon's head tattoo.

You must be the Triad boss.

Hello, boss.

What are you talking about?

He's my consultant. Idiot.

Consultant?

SCORE has arranged a job interview for you.

This is the letter of recommendation.

You can go to the job interview once you're out.

Thank you, ma'am.

Auntie.

Auntie, you dropped your money.

I'm so careless. Thanks. You're so kind.

Thank you.

Her cancer has spread.

How much longer will she live?

Maybe two or three months.

Does my brother Huat visit her?

He hasn't visited her in a long time.

Mother.

You're here?

My son.

Why didn't you come visit me?

Mother, lie down.

Huat, I miss you every day, you know?

Mother, I'm not--

Huat, I'm so happy to see you today.

Mother, I'm not Huat. I'm Hwee.

Hwee? Hwee?

That good-for-nothing son of mine?

He dropped out of school. He's a thief.

I yelled at him, I hit him.

He just wouldn't listen.

Why do you have such a brother?

Huat, when are you taking me to your house?

After the renovations are completed.

I want to see your house now.

-How about some soursop? -I want to see your house.

-Rambutan? -I want to see your house.

Tomato?

Your house is in Ang Mo Kio?

Yes. That's right. Here, have a tomato.

What've you got on your wrist, Mother?

It's precious.

Don't steal it from me.

I won't. I was just asking.

I have nothing left.

This is all I have now.

No one can steal it from me, no one.

All right. I won't, don't worry.

When can I see your house?

-I'm looking for Goh Chee Huat. -Who are you?

I'm his brother, Hwee.

Sir says he doesn't know you. Please go.

Ask him to come out!

Sir, please don't stand there.

If you don't go, the police will come.

This ring is our latest design.

There are ten diamonds set into it. It symbolizes perfection.

The woman you're giving this to will definitely be touched.

Is there a discount on this?

This is the discounted price.

How much is it worth, boss?

-Thank you, sir. -You're welcome.

Smells good.

Xiaowei, it is Mummy's birthday today.

-Let's give her a surprise, okay? -Okay.

-You go turn off the lights, okay? -Okay.

-I'll go get the cake, okay? -Okay.

It must be Mummy!

Happy birthday to you

Happy birthday to you

Happy birthday to my dear wife...

Happy birthday to you

-Happy birthday, Mummy. -Thank you.

Xiaowei, look what I got you.

Hello Kitty's VCD.

-Like it? It's for you. -Thank you.

-What should you say? -Thank you, Uncle Mike.

-You're welcome. -Is it the original version?

Daddy, there's a sticker on it.

Hi, I'm Mike.

Huang, Chin Wu Huang.

He is like family to us,

so I invited him.

It's your birthday, the more the merrier.

You're so kind.

Excuse me.

Sure, you can be excused.

I'm just joking.

Here, sit down. I'll serve the food.

This sauce tastes great.

I know you like it.

I made it with fennel fruit, cinnamon, pepper, and soya beans,

and brewed it in prawn sauce for three days and nights.

There's only one word to describe the sauce: unsurpassable.

You're a great cook. You should teach me sometime.

I won't teach any Tom, Dick or Harry.

Daddy, you're lying again. You used Tai Hua's seasoning sauce.

Honey, have a drumstick.

Xiaowei.

I'll eat it myself, then.

Are you okay, Daddy?

I'll eat them both.

I'm full. I need to make a call.

I have a million-dollar deal to close.

Have a good meal.

Buddy, give me a pack of cigarettes.

$11, please.

$11 for a carton?

Does this look like a carton to you?

Can you give me a discount?

Sure, if I were the government.

I can't even smoke a cigarette.

-Thank you. -You're welcome.

Go ahead.

Uncle, you can't smoke in here.

Can I eat it in here then?

Have you found a job yet?

Don't lecture me on this now, asshole.

You'd better stop harassing Bee Poh, or I won't go easy on you.

I don't wanna be with someone who's violent.

Okay, I'm sorry.

What can I do to make you marry me?

Bee Poh will marry whoever makes her happy.

Don't be a snob just 'cause you're handsome.

Your looks don't fool me.

Okay. Since you brought it up, then all's fair in the war for her love.

Fair, my ass.

You're no match for me at all.

I'm the only man in Bee Poh's life.

Xiaowei, Daddy has something to ask you.

Do you like Daddy better or that--

Daddy, of course.

Really?

It's just a little white lie.

Hey.

To be honest, I hardly know you.

That's true.

But that's all right. Starting tomorrow, we'll get to know each other better

until we know each other inside out.

Okay.

If you hit the bull's eye, it means I'll remain your daddy.

But if you don't,

you'll have a new daddy.

Take it.

It's okay, I'll throw it, okay?

I will hit the bull's eye this time.

Who did that?

Who did that?

I know you hate me, but I can summon you till you are dead.

You come out now!

Is it bad?

-Do I need to go to the hospital? -Yes.

-Hospital is very expensive, isn't it? -Yes.

-I'd be better off dead. -Yes.

Since war has been declared, I must give it my best shot.

With my qualifications, I can easily find a job as a manager.

You had a criminal offence?

Yes, I just came out.

If you give me a chance, I will definitely do my best.

I won't disappoint you.

I regret to inform you that the manager position has been filled up.

How about assistant manager?

Actually I don't mind, you see?

But the manager minds, you see.

I can be the janitor, too.

You're willing to work as a janitor?

Sorry, that job is contracted by my company.

-Kenny? -Brother.

This is my new card.

Chairman, Apple Co.? What's this about?

Have you read the news lately?

An old lady was cheated of $160,000.

My employee was responsible for that.

What do you mean?

They asked her to touch some stones,

and when the color changed, they told her, "Auntie, you have cancer."

They scared her out of her wits.

By the time she found out the truth, they had bled her dry.

How can you cheat old folks? Don't you have any conscience?

This is the reality of our society.

The smart prey on the ignorant, the ignorant pray to the Gods.

And I even donate part of the money to charity.

I don't wanna be involved in something like this.

Hey. I'm trying to help you out here.

Don't forget, you're an ex-convict.

No one would employ you.

Thanks, I can deal with my own problems.

Well, so much for trying to be nice. Okay.

My door is always open.

If you change your mind, call me. Okay?

Bloody hell. It's plastic.

That's a lot of cockles.

Have you forgotten?

Man eats cockles, man eats cockles

Man takes a dump, man takes a dump

Cockles eat the dump Cockles eat the dump

Man eats cockles, man eats cockles

Let's eat!

You guys are so uncouth.

Who are you?

She's my wife, Lian.

Says who? We're not married.

We're as good as married.

-Hello. -Hello.

Honestly, I don't know what she sees in you.

You're one lucky bastard.

Look at her. She's the lucky one. Ask her.

-What are you talking about? -Isn't it true?

You're crazy.

-Sir, three beers. -Okay.

Sir, your cash register is open.

Thank you.

-How much is it? -$17.40.

Here.

I won $50.

That's lucky.

That's really lucky.

Another $50.

I hear it's a 1-in-1,000 chance that you'll win something.

And I struck gold twice already.

-Fine. You've a knack. -Rubbish.

You can win something off every bottle.

Let me show you.

Anything?

I can't believe I'm so unlucky.

Wait a minute.

Let me try one bottle.

Anything?

I didn't win $50. I win $100!

-Really? -Really.

Boss, one crate of beer.

"Thank you."

"Thank you" again.

Let me try the last bottle.

I don't believe your lucky.

Did you win?

-$100. -You have the luck of the Irish.

You're damn lucky.

I won $300 in total.

Drinks on me today.

Come on. Keep your eyes on it.

Make your choice and place your bets.

No more bets. Open.

The dealer lost. Keep going.

I owe you $10. How much do I owe you?

Come on. Give it a try.

It's a con. Let's just go.

Hello. Have a go. You may win money.

-What do you think? -I made a fortune.

The dealer is so lousy.

You promised me no more gambling.

Don't worry. I won't gamble.

What happened with the bottle caps was too good to be true.

I just want to confirm if I'm really that lucky.

Reveal!

We're really on a lucky streak. Look.

If we don't take the winnings, it means we didn't gamble. Let's go.

Hello.

Listen to me, brother.

We're cool, you must keep your winnings.

I have a bigger den upstairs. You're sure to win a lot.

Don't even think about it. We don't gamble.

Listen, I'm not asking you to gamble. Treat it as a warm-up.

The state-owned casino is not open yet. You can practice here until then.

-There's no $100 entrance fee. -Are you done talking?

Let me tell you.

You think I'd willingly go into the tiger's den and let it devour me.

You think I'm nuts?

Big, big, big.

Won't willingly go into the den, eh?

I know, but if I don't,

how can I be sure there is a tiger here?

We're just looking. We won't gamble.

Excuse me.

Big.

Open. Four, five, six, big.

-What about this one? -Still big.

This one can't be big again?

It follows a pattern. Still big.

Then the next one will be small?

Should be big.

Big!

Last call for bets.

-What are you doing? -We mustn't gamble.

Big!

See? Don't try to be a smart aleck.

Aren't you sorry now?

Wait.

Come on.

Open.

Big, big, big.

One, four, five. Ten points, small.

The dealer doesn't win every time.

Take it. You can borrow some more anytime.

That was an accident. Let's try again.

Just once.

Damn! What rotten luck!

Had I known, we wouldn't have borrowed from loan sharks.

Had I known, we wouldn't have gambled.

Had I known, we wouldn't have come here.

Had I known, we wouldn't have dabbled in Three Kings.

Had I known, I wouldn't have let you drink with them.

You might as well say I shouldn't have been released from prison.

Had I known, you wouldn't even have been born.

If I were all-knowing, I'd be the president.

-Had I known... -Had you known...

Had you known, you'd be a psychic.

-Why are you yelling at me? -Why are you pushing me?

You yelled at me first.

-What're you doing? -Hey.

Stop fighting. Don't hit women.

If we can keep our temper, we can keep our money, too.

Keep my ass. I owe the loan sharks 5 grand.

It's only 5 grand. You can win it back easily.

The dealer doesn't always win.

Stop tempting us into gambling.

Don't you try to entice me.

I'm no longer the Kwang I used to be.

When you reach the end of your rope,

that's not the end, it's just the beginning.

Really?

Everyone has a chance to make it big.

God wants to reward you.

But if you don't give yourself a chance, how can he reward you? Understand?

Class, today, you'll write about your father.

-Siwei. -My father is a doctor.

-He treats patients. -Good.

-Meishi. -My father is a CEO.

-He attends meetings every day. -Very good.

-Xueying. -My father is a lawyer.

He fights court cases every day.

Xiaowei.

My father is a soldier who defends his country.

He is very brave. He can shoot.

Teacher, she's lying. Her father is an ex-con.

-No, he's not. -My mother said so.

Your father swindled money and was arrested by the police.

He has never been in jail.

Isn't that Xiaowei's father?

He was jailed for swindling money.

He's a bad guy. Let's get away from him.

Xiaowei. Come on. Let's go home.

What's wrong?

From now on,

don't pick me up from school.

I'll stand far away from you next time, okay?

Is this okay?

How about this?

Now?

We cannot tell if we're lucky or not.

Meng searches to no avail for her husband.

Bad omen.

Don't worry, this is only the second deity we've asked.

There are so many deities in heaven.

Bad omen.

Bad omen.

Good omen!

Heaven has given us the go-ahead. Let's go.

Excuse me.

Open.

Five, five, six. Big.

Four, four, six. Big.

Three, three, six. Big.

We're different from others. We know when to stop.

We have a few hundred left after paying off the debt.

Enough to last us a week.

We mustn't be greedy or we'll lose the money.

Hey. Another $50.

Really?

Looks like we're really blessed today.

Then shall we go for more?

You gotta have control. Can't end up like last time.

When the devil tempts us, we won't be enticed.

You're right. It's just $50 anyway.

-Damn it. -What's the matter?

$1,000.

There's no reason to refuse money from heaven, right?

-Time to rock. -Quick.

$50,000!

We owe the loan sharks $50,000, and you want to drink?

Calm down. We must learn from our mistake.

Learn, my ass. It's $50,000!

The interest is over $1,000 a week. How can we repay the debt?

Damn it!

Why didn't you say something when I was winning?

Who was the one yelling, "Big! Big! Big!"

You didn't want me to stop then.

You said you were no longer the same Kwang.

-You could have stopped me. -Stop, my ass!

You lost quite a bit, too. How are you gonna repay the debt?

You can be a gigolo.

You can be a whore.

What? Damn you...

I can introduce you to some Bangladeshi men.

Cut that out, or I'm not going to be nice.

Go to hell!

Die.

This time you surely will die.

I never die.

Lucky I wear a helmet, right?

Huat, when will I get to see your house?

If your mother has any last wishes, please try to fulfil them.

Do you understand what I mean?

Excuse me, do you sell houses?

Yes.

How much does one cost?

Five million.

Five million. That's expensive.

Can you rent one to me for $50 per day?

KILL KWANG

Will you die if you don't gamble?

I only gambled a little bit.

A little bit?

If it was so little, they'd have let you off on my account.

It wouldn't have come to this, and you wouldn't have screwed me over.

I really started off with a little bit, but they kept urging me on.

So I ended up betting more.

You mean, it's their fault, not yours?

I did try to stop gambling, but they kept calling me chicken.

So, you are the victim?

-Yes. -Yes, my foot.

Did they hold you at gunpoint?

You just bloody want to gamble.

It's their job to push you to gamble. But you should control yourself.

Leave, and don't come back here.

Please give me a chance, boss.

Listen to me,

of all my workers, you're the worst and the most useless.

Building a casino is one of the most effective ways of stimulating our economy.

Compulsive gamblers only make up 3% of the population.

BOARD COMMITTEE PRESIDENT, ALL-INCLUSIVE RECREATIONAL CENTER

The public shouldn't worry about the social problems this 3% may cause.

Damn it. So we're that 3%?

Another "thank you."

You cheated us of our money.

You're the reason we're in this mess.

Let's go.

Damn it.

What happened? Who beat me up?

Xiaowei, did they serve your father chicken drumsticks in prison?

Of course not. They don't eat drumsticks in prison.

Dad told me only those who commit heinous crimes get thrown in jail.

Did your father steal things, too?

-Rob a bank? -Murder anyone?

I know. He must've been a peeping Tom.

You should have told me you were picking her up today.

I thought she got kidnapped. I was so worried.

Hey, come here.

-I'll pick her up from school from now on. -What about me?

Her classmates are bullying her because you're an ex-con.

So what if I'm an ex-con? I can't pick my daughter up from school?

I can't help it that her classmates are bullies.

But please think about Xiaowei. She's just a child.

I don't want her to go through this every day.

If you had a decent job, things would not be as bad.

It's not as if I'm not trying.

People just refuse to give me a chance. What can I do?

The employment rate is so high in Singapore.

You can't be rejected by everyone. Stop lying.

There's something else.

Mike and I are getting married next month.

Huang. What do you think are our chances?

One look at the supervisor, and you'll know we don't stand a chance.

It's not easy to find a job.

So what do we do now?

How would I know?

Save some for me, I only took one bite. You look like a refugee. Pass the coffee.

Man, I never expected it to be so hard for Hwee and I to find a job,

despite tons of job openings.

No matter what, I cannot lose to Mike.

How did we end up here?

I don't know, I just followed you.

I thought you wanted to pick up your daughter.

I walked this way instinctively.

Let's go.

Hey. Your daughter.

-Hide, quick. -Why?

-Don't let her see us. -But why?

Her classmates are bullying her.

Because you're an ex-con?

You're so silly.

You're here anyway, just go and meet her.

Don't be a busybody.

Look. There's your wife. Hello!

Hide.

Daddy.

-Hide. -What's the point? They saw us already.

-He's here again. -Quick. Let's go.

-I thought you forgot, so I-- -Why can't you stop lying?

Let's go.

What kind of world is this?

An ex-con can't pick up his daughter from school?

Let's go.

KWANG, PAY BACK THE MONEY.

Damn it. They found us.

They have a wide network.

We have no choice. We must sell the house for cash.

I checked with the housing agent.

He said times are bad, he can't find a buyer.

What should we do? What other options do we have?

Do you think you can ignore our calls forever?

-When will you pay up? -In three months.

Don't hit him. Please stop it.

-Three weeks. -Stop hitting him.

Please.

Please, I beg of you, stop.

Kwang.

If you want to see her alive, you'll pay us in full.

You have three days. After that, we can't promise what we'll do to her.

-Kwang. -Lian.

Don't worry, Lian.

I won't let them hurt you.

What are you doing?

I really won't let them hurt you.

Don't worry. I'll save you.

-Lian. -Stop. Say no more.

Or my face will be smashed.

Please, find some way to repay them.

I should be happy I get to celebrate my daughter's birthday for the first time.

But Bee Poh chose to have the party at Mike's house.

Daddy, Uncle Mike really brought Sakae Sushi here for me.

What was the need for this? It's just the four of us.

Isn't this better? We can celebrate in peace.

You're late again. We're waiting to cut the cake.

Happy birthday to you

Happy birthday to you

Happy birthday to Xiaowei

Happy birthday to you

Here Xiaowei, this is for you.

Wow. Thank you, Uncle Mike.

-Do you like it? -Yes.

Well. Xiaowei,

this is from Daddy.

Do you like your name, Xiaowei?

Daddy named you. Is it nice?

Be brave and take your first step.

Don't be afraid to fall down. Just go.

You're already two years old.

The first time you called me "Daddy."

I was so happy I couldn't sleep that night.

Mummy said you are very popular in school.

Like father like daughter.

You're thinner than the last time I saw you.

You must eat more, understand?

It's the school holidays now.

Did you go on a holiday with Mummy?

Remember to take lots of photos to show Daddy.

Mummy told me you're helping out with chores.

You're a good kid, unlike your daddy.

Daddy could not attend your Sport's Day.

I promise you, I will definitely be there next year. I promise.

"At long last, our family is reunited. We're so fortunate."

Eat some more.

This camera is packed with features.

Can we really remain a family?

No.

If I can find a job soon,

Bee Poh may change her mind and not marry him.

Mr. Chin, you may leave.

We'll inform you of the results via telephone.

Will you really call me?

Of course, we're a government agency.

We'll definitely consider your application.

If you don't want to employ me, just tell me right away.

Don't tell me to wait for your call and get my hopes up.

Isn't the government encouraging private companies to employ ex-cons?

If government offices themselves don't hire us,

why would private companies want to do so?

Mr. Chin...

I promise I will work very hard. I won't cause you any trouble.

Please go home, Mr. Chin. We'll call you in a few days.

Don't ask me to wait for your call.

If you don't employ me this time, my wife and daughter will leave me.

I really can't help you there.

I have a wife and children to feed, too.

The judge sentenced me to ten years,

but you people are sentencing me to death.

I'm unable to take your call right now.

Please leave a message and I'll call back as soon as possible.

-Is this the last one? -Yes, I'm afraid so.

Why can't you stop lying?

From now on,

don't pick me up from school.

Xiaowei.

Daddy.

Take the umbrella and wait for Mummy here. Don't go anywhere.

Don't tell Mummy I was here, okay?

Be careful. Don't go anywhere.

Daddy.

Thank you, Daddy.

Don't worry.

Kwang and I will help you.

Kwang. Sir, two Kopi-O.

Huang, I--

Listen up, Hwee's mother is very ill.

She wants to stay in a house. I want to make that happen.

-He has a house? -Him?

Hell no.

My wife's boyfriend, Mike, is out of town.

His house is empty, we can take her there.

He lives in a big house?

Why are you so happy about it?

I'm just happy for him that he lives in a big house.

You'll be his driver. I'll be his assistant.

We'll put on a good show for his mum, okay?

-Okay? -Okay.

Are you sure about this? What if we get caught?

Well, it's not our first time.

Don't worry. Your problem is my problem, too.

Exactly. Your mother is my mother, too.

I mean, you never know when her time's up.

Sorry. Your mother will live to a ripe old age.

Mother, come on.

Here is my house.

This is it?

It's huge. Very nice.

Good afternoon, boss. Good afternoon, ma'am.

Huat, who is he?

Him?

Ma'am, I am his personal assistant. My name is Steven Gerrard.

Excuse me for a second. Boss, this is the $2 million contract.

The client needs it now. Can you sign for me please?

Well, okay.

Thank you, boss.

What did he say, Huat?

He's speaking English.

We speak English in this house.

Come, let's take a look inside.

Please.

Smartass! $2 million contract?

It's fake anyway, might as well go all out.

I wanted to say $20 million.

It's such a hot day. Why are you dressed like that? Are you crazy?

You don't watch Korean soaps, do you?

Have you seen Winter Sonata?

Bae Yong-Jun dresses like this.

That was Winter Sonata. You are Mental Sonata.

Your sense of style is ridiculous. Let's go.

Wow. What a big house.

Yeah. There are fishes, too.

Yes. So beautiful.

Wow!

Huat, who is he? Why are you with him?

That's our prime minister.

Let me show you upstairs, Mother.

Ma'am, let's take the elevator.

-You have an elevator in here? -Yes.

Mother, look, this is my room.

Your room is very big.

I'll show you to your room.

-Right, come along. -My room?

Here, Mom. Have some more.

You're Ah Gun?

Ma'am, I'm Kwang.

Kwang. And you are?

Steven... Geriatric?

Yes.

And who is this?

Relax.

Sit down and finish your meal.

Hello, Auntie, I'm Mike.

Oh, Mike.

Wu Huang, is this your mother?

No, she's his mother.

So, she's your mother?

Yes, she's my mother.

She's not my mother. I have to go now.

Those are mine.

You stole my stuff?

Kwang.

Kwang!

Mister, sorry. Your meter expired already.

What can I do? One minute over.

I have to do what I have to do.

Use your car keys.

-Your car keys are inside. -Yes, sir, anything we can help with?

You see, his car keys are inside, but he's outside. Then how...

Don't move. Relax. Put down your knife.

-Don't do anything stupid, Kwang. -Watch it.

She's innocent. Put down the knife.

Don't come near me.

Hey. Let me talk to him, okay?

Kwang, put the knife down, now.

Put down the knife, a life is at stake.

-Put the knife down! -Don't tell me what to do!

The loan shark has got me cornered. And now you, too.

They've got Lian.

No one has cornered you. You cornered yourself.

So many people gamble and bet on sports, horse racing, all over Singapore,

but do they end up like you?

When you borrow from loan sharks you should know you'll end up like this.

When they offer to lend you money, you can always refuse.

-That's right. -Kwang, it was always your choice.

Stop it!

I haven't married yet. I don't want to die.

You shut up. You shut up.

Kwang, calm down! Kwang!

There's still hope for you.

What hope do I have left?

Your phone is ringing.

Pick up your phone when it rings.

Answer the phone when people call you.

It's my boyfriend's call.

It's my phone, my ringtone!

Hello? When are you paying up?

I'm in the middle of a robbery. What more do you want from me?

Huang. You're right.

Gambling will kill me.

Here, Auntie.

Mother, come on, slowly.

Driver, thank you for bringing me back.

Don't mention it, Auntie.

Huat, your driver is a good man.

You must give him a raise.

-Sure. -Thank you.

Watch your step, Auntie.

Thank you for not reporting us to the police.

I know you were just helping a friend fulfill his mother's dying wish.

You're right.

Bee Poh should marry the man who can bring her happiness.

You're a good man.

If I were a woman, I'd wanna marry you, too.

I give up.

Bee Poh should have married you when I was in prison.

You'd better make her happy.

I won't mind going to prison for murdering you.

Huat, I'm happy to see that you're doing well.

I'm really happy.

If only Hwee was here, too.

Hwee is a useless bum.

Forget about him.

He's as good as dead.

Dead?

Don't lie to me.

I heard from other convict's families

that they are very healthy.

He's a strong boy. He can't be dead. Don't lie to me.

All my life,

my greatest regret...

has always been Hwee.

Even though he gets into trouble all the time.

You must remember to tell him,

I never gave up on him,

no matter how hopeless he was.

He'll always be my son, always.

Always.

Hwee.

HWEE

Hwee.

PAWN SHOP RECEIPT ONE ROLEX WATCH

I wanted to give it to you on your birthday.

You pawned your watch to buy me this ring?

This ring symbolizes perfection.

My life can never be perfect again.

So, I'll give you this instead.

Mike is the perfect husband for you.

May you have perfect bliss in the years to come.

I'll go take a shower.

You just came out from the shower.

I have to shower for tomorrow. No, I mean...

I'll go make coffee.

This way.

Mummy, can I ask you a question?

What is it?

After Uncle Mike and you get married, can I still call Daddy "Daddy"?

Silly girl, Daddy will always be your daddy.

He loves you so much.

He loves you, too. Why won't you marry him?

What's wrong?

Nothing.

Still can't find a suitable one?

Every dress I try on looks more beautiful than the last.

But somehow, the last one always seems to fit better.

What should I do?

Do you want to try the very first one again?

The very first one?

I mean...

the one you put on seven years ago.

Don't be silly.

Do you still miss Wu Huang?

If you're not ready,

we can always postpone our wedding.

In fact, I understand if you want to call it off.

Mike.

It will never work out with Huang and me.

-That was the past. -But...

Stop worrying, okay?

Come on. I want to try on a few more.

Huat, isn't this your wedding? Why are you still sitting here?

Mother, it's not my wedding.

I told you that just a while ago. My girlfriend is sitting next to you.

-Auntie. -Good girl.

Huat, you've done well for yourself.

What do you feed her?

Why can't you look back one more time?

Why can't you wave a gentle good-bye?

You just walk away

Leaving me with my sorrows

Why can't you look at me one more time?

I yearn to hold your hand again

And ask you not to go

I wish you could love me like before

Tell me whose fault is it?

Why do we have to part If there's still love?

With regret, I whisper

I wish you could love me like before

Why can't you look at me one more time?

I yearn to hold your hand again

And ask you not to go

I wish you could love me like before

Are you all right?

It's better for her to marry Mike than marry me.

Her classmates are bullying her because you're an ex-con.

-Do you like it? -Yes.

If you had a decent job, things would not be as bad.

You are the star of the show.

Bee Poh, Xiaowei and you are a family.

You're all in on this?

Daddy, it's just a little white lie.

Okay.

I, Chin Wu Huang will marry Teo Bee Poh as my beloved wife.

I will love her with all my heart.

And as from now,

I will spend all my lifetime together with her.

Although SCORE recommended some jobs for me,

we may have a hard life.

Are you sure you want to marry me?

You saw it for yourself.

So many people are giving you a second chance.

There's no reason for me not to, right?

The meter maid is here!

My one-month quota will finish in one day already.

Hey. Machine not working?

Oh, dear. All my tickets have been deleted.

The tickets were deleted!

No one commits crimes on purpose

No one intentionally becomes an evil soul

No one could ever foresee

Ending up in dire straits

Who doesn't want to Make a clean break with the past?

Who doesn't want to Reintegrate into society?

Who doesn't want to be successful

To rebuild a new life?

Who can tell me

How can I continue my life?

Who can understand me

And give me a chance for rebirth?