Saving Face (2004)

[bunniefuu]

You were right, Winston.
Kid's got the touch

Reminds me a little of you

Think she'll be chief of surgery
when she's 55?

When she's 40

Suture, please

She got a sweetheart yet?

No time to date.
The hospital keeps her too busy

She was always first in her class.
Not like my lazy Raymond

He never opens a book,
only his wallet

At 29, he's already VP of his company.
What are you complaining about?

Yeah, money seems to cling to him,
but what's the use?

He's only 5'8"

Let me tell you…

…every Friday, Wilhelmina
comes home for the dance

Good. See you there tonight

Be discrete. Nothing kills romance
faster than a mother's approval

Have faith, I know what to do

And make sure his hands are clean.
It's flu season

I’ll wash them myself if I have to

Okay, bye-bye

You're late again

- All the crab is gone.
- This party's a bust. Let's go to KFC

Cheeky girl

So thin. You'll catch your death

I see men's clothes
are still in style

Let me button that for you.
People are going to think….

Hey

Raymond!

- Give me that!
- Mother

Wil, I love your outfit!

Don't you think it's too boyish?

Nonsense

I had a pair just like those
during the Revolution

Sturdy and practical.
Just the thing for w*r

Your high heels on the other hand….

Those things will k*ll you

It'll be a miracle
if you don't trip and die

I’m going to get some squid

Hey, Grandma

How about it, Wil?
Do me the honor?

Good to see you, Old Yu

How much did your mom bribe you
to come over here?

So who's the unlucky fellow
this week?

I’m not sure, but I think it's shorty,
next to the punch bowl

Butch

- How can you tell?
- Call it a hunch

- I think he's some sort of stock whiz.
- Does he have stock in Rogaine?

I’m glad you weren't this snarky
before our setup

What?

Okay, out with it

My mother gave me 20 bucks
to dance with you

Yeah, well, you dance like a girl

Let me say a few words

As the lazy toads
of summer give way…

…to the crackling
of autumn leaves…

…one's mind naturally turns toward
the demise of our children's education

I give thanks to the woman
who has suffered alongside me

- I toast you.
- Okay, no more suffering. Let's eat

Here we go. Signal if you need me

- Raymond.
- Wil

Shall we?

So, what do you do, Raymond?

Well, I do some short selling
on Wall Street. It's a pretty sweet job

Look at those two

Don't their faces
reflect good marriage chi?

Depends on whose marriage

Hey, Albert!
Don't eat too much of that cabbage

It gives you gas!

So I said, "Listen, f*ck-wad,
you early terminate this."

Then I slammed down the phone

Now I’m on Verizon's national
single-rate plan

Your Raymond is such a gentleman

Anyone looks good on his arm

With free mobile-to-mobile
and unlimited nights and weekends

- I’m sorry.
- Hey there. May we cut?

- Yes.
- Yes

Six minutes.
I believe that's a new record

That's my cousin, Vivian.
Big deal ballerina with City Ballet

Are you into dancers?

Me? No

Another great party

My husband and I fought
all the way over here

But I’m having a great time.
Is there more wine?

You are so into her

I am not into her

- That was convincing.
- Shut up

Poor Jenny

They say her ex-husband has a
new wife 20 years younger than her

Serves her right.
He made good money

What's to be unhappy about?

Marry a rooster, follow the rooster.
Marry a dog, follow the dog

Why be like those Americans,
divorcing all the time?

She'll never marry again.
Women never do

She's certainly not meeting
anyone here

Still…

…must be lonely at these parties
without a man

What do you think those morons
talk about anyway?

The usual ball scratching

They say he's got a new wife
on the Upper East Side

I heard she's 20 years younger

My back hurts just thinking about it

I plan to be married soon myself

Anyone in mind?

Good luck. You'll have to get
past her father first

- May I cut?
- Sure, Mr. Cho. Nice suit

Thank you. Hi. Is he your boyfriend?

Just plain friends

He not enough good for you anyway

I heard that

You don't want to wait too long

Forget meat on the grill,
and it will dry out

- Right. So my ma says.
- Does she?

She's quite a woman

Ever since your father passed away,
she's been so delicate

These 20-odd years
you've been all she has

Wilhelmina!

Yeah. She's delicate

Good to see you

I’m not feeling so well.
Take me home

It's those heels, I tell you!

Thanks, Little Yu

Home to see your grandparents?

The weekly pilgrimage
to Flushing…

- …to swim in the Chinese gene pool.
- Good girl

How come you never have to go?

I have station duty Friday nights

Lucky

From my father

He still telling fortunes?

As long as there are anxious wives
and mothers, he'll be in business

What's this?

Your mother asked him
to give you some herbs…

…to improve your fortitude
for marriage

You've got to be kidding

It's all natural, no side effects

- There's my train.
- Hey!

Give it a try. Those herbs
are good for your heart anyway

Go talk to him,
see if we can get the court

I ain't gonna talk to him.
You go talk to him

Why don't he go play some
Chinese checkers or something? sh*t

Professor, your chi is so potent…

…you've managed to hold
the court once again

No fortunes to tell this morning,
Old Yu?

Most people don't want to hear
the truth until after lunch

Fate is for the lazy

Too true, too true

But I won't lie,
my only morning customer…

…was your only daughter

Her?

What does she have to worry about?

She lives safely at home with us

Her daughter's a doctor

- What more could she want?
- Indeed

But her health may be a bit bumpy
this year

Ridiculous. She's only 48

Could be menopause

Menopause?

Nonsense

Only Americans freak out
about menopause

The whole relationship is adolescent.
He tells me on the phone…

- …that he wants to break up.
- Again?

And that's not the worst of it.
I was assisting Morgan then…

…so it was over the speakerphone
for all the team to hear

You know what the sickest thing was?
All I could think of…

…was having the bed to myself,
catching up on sleep

Game of survival, sleep trumps sex

You know who I saw
yesterday at the Fulton clinic?

Your mom

- My mom?
- I waved but she didn't see me

You sure it was her?
You met her once

Oh, she's pretty memorable

No. She never leaves Flushing

No change?

So…

…are you sick?

No

I’m here visiting my father

I’m sorry

- Is he sick?
- You could say that

He's-- He's sort of dead
to the world

- Here.
- No

- No, I’m-- I’m--
- Really. Really. Take it

Is that what you're gonna eat?

Yeah

You really should eat better

How about this one?

It's packed with peanuts

And a lot of other
satisfying carcinogens

Sometimes your body
knows what you really want

See you around

Ma?

Thank God you're here!
I’ve been waiting for hours

What are you doing here?

This is a crummy neighborhood

Take this

Oh, my God! Are you sick?

Do I look sick to you?

Pick up that bag

Did Wai Po's heart give out?

Don't be ridiculous.
She'll outlive us all

Are you crying?

Do I look like I’m crying?

I can't tell.
You're wearing those sunglasses

Ma, what are you doing here?

You're just going to let me
freeze to death here?

Ma

Ma!

Tell me what happened

Ma!

All right. I’m calling Grandma

Is that how you speak to your ma
who worked nights so you could eat?

Who stayed in labor
without painkillers…

…so you wouldn't turn dim-witted
like your cousin Jimmy?

Had I known
you would grow so ungrateful…

…I would have held you in

Has she eaten?

What is she doing here?

She'll need better nutrition now

She's not that old

One night without Chinese food
isn't gonna k*ll her

Wait, I can't hear. Ma

Can you pipe down?

It's good for her to stay with you.
You're a doctor

You can help her…

…maybe get free drugs
from the hospital

Can you please…?

- Okay.
- You'll pick up her things tomorrow

- I’ll bring her back tomorrow.
- I'll prepare herbs from Old Yu

They'll help her with the baby

Baby?

- Pregnant!
- At her age!

- It's a scandal!
- A disgrace!

- It's better than the soaps!
- More drama!

- More intrigue!
- More eel!

Don't eat so much eel!
It gives you gas

Who's the father?

Who is the father?

- Father.
- Don't call me Father!

You are the biggest disgrace,
the ultimate shame

What kind of example are you
for your daughter?

- You're not pregnant too are you?
- Me? No. No

No daughter has shamed her parents
more than you

What have we done
to deserve this?

Do you have any idea
who the father is?

Can't bring it up

She just cries and goes on
about how ungrateful I am

How did you find out she was…?

The receptionist
at the Manhattan clinic…

…is married to one
of Grandpa's former students

One billion Chinese people,
two degrees of separation

He's going to banish her
from Flushing. Where will she go?

He can't do this to her.
She belongs here

Who is the father?

You won't tell us? Fine

Take all the ones
with your mother in them

She is no longer
a part of this family

Father. Don't be like this

When I think of all we've sacrificed
in the old country…

…to give you kids a better life
in the new one

Had I known, I would have left you
behind in the mainland

Father, please don't feel shamed

How can I not feel shame?

My own rotten flesh has gotten
pregnant without a husband

You don't think people
will laugh at me?

The professor speaks big words…

…but can't control his own daughter?

Old man, this situation won't improve
with yelling

She wasn't even going to tell us

She can throw her own reputation
away, but it still comes back to me

Still crying?

Get out of this house

Don't come back until you have
a husband to match the child

How long?

Who knows?

Till my grandfather takes her back in,
I guess

- When's that gonna happen?
- When she gets married…

…or proves immaculate conception

Inspiring prospects

Look how cheerful this red is.
We'll put some up here…

…there and there!

That black is just depressing

You have no oyster sauce

I don't use oyster sauce

Since when do you drink beer?

Can we just…?

Who's the…? The….

How long do you plan on--?

You shouldn't keep this stuff
unless you plan to use it

Do you plan to keep the…?

What kind of vegetable is this?

I see you just let my face masks
waste away

- What's this?
- Herbs from Old Yu

Every week, he has his son
Little Yu give them to me…

…to improve my marriage chi
or something

I don't know why he bothers

Don't be rude,
just hiding them here

I want to have a look

Why can't she get
her own apartment?

Are you insane? Do you know
what kind of karmic hell…

…I’d pay as a Chinese daughter
who didn't take in her own mom?

No, the woman
could never live alone

"Pull this knob"?

Wow, I only ever see you smile
like that during surgery

- Please don't hold the door….
- Two?

The big one is for your mother.
Morning sickness

Ma?

You're home

Turn up the TV

It's just getting to the good part

She's dumping him

What is that smell?

Smells great, right? Stinky tofu

We'll never get the stench
out of here

Is that what's for dinner?

No, that's just a special treat

We have chicken, sweet pea st*lks,
and fish with bean sauce

Great. Jay loves fish

Is he coming?

Ma, you can't give him a paper plate

Safer this way.
Throw it out afterwards

It's rude

I’ll give him two

His shoes! His shoes!

Hi, Mrs. Pang

You remember my neighbor, Jay

His shoes!

You don't have to talk so loud.
And leave your shoes by the door

So I get a call from….

Your neighbor is loud and dark
and eats too much soy sauce

Americans like soy sauce

I’m going to start eating less
soy sauce…

…so it won't stain the baby too dark

Ma, that's ridiculous

You eat less too,
so you don't grow spots

Thanks

Too late for him anyway

Let's keep her

- So good.
- Thank you

Thank you for coming.
So, what did you guys think?

You were wonderful. So, so fantastic

- Bye.
- I’ll see you

- Bye.
- You did a great job

Where to now, doctor?

- My dad used to come here.
- Mine too

This one he'd wear

What does he do?

Judge me, fail me

I can't tell you how pissed
he was when I wasn't promoted…

…to principal this season

And now he's just praying I’ll get
that gig with the Paris Opera Ballet

Paris? Wow. Sounds impressive

Gives him something to hope for

He must be proud of this new show

He thinks modern dance
was created by…

…a bunch of wild-haired
hippie dropouts

Yeah, there were some
freaky moments

But on the whole it was….

I’m sure if he just saw the show

Maybe you could tell him

He's your boss

Relax. He's too consumed
by his own life…

…to pay any attention to mine…

…as long as he can trot out
his daughter, the prima ballerina

The modern gig is just for fun
while I’m on sabbatical

I kind of love it, but….
Yeah, whatever

Maybe he's right. Most girls
would k*ll for my spot at City…

…and here I am
trying to express myself

I should chuck the distractions…

…focus on being a bunhead

That would really suck

So…

…how come we never met
before now?

We did meet. Nineteen years ago

I was 8, you were 9

Outside the temple

I don't remember

The Wong boys were taunting me
about my parents' divorce

You beat the crap out of them

You were wearing
a Kristy McNichol T-shirt…

…tan cords and a pageboy

You spilled your mom's groceries.
We scooped them into a bag

That's right, and then….

And then I kissed you on the nose

And you ran

Excuse me.
Do you have Chinese movies?

China

My view

It's nice

I teach down at Arts Alliance

- You like kids?
- No. City Ballet outreach

I’m teaching them how to fall
without hurting themselves

I’ll show you. Here

Try it

- No, no, no, really.
- Relax

Okay, when I say "fall,"
you totally let go

Okay?

Fall

Fall

Okay, fall!

Sorry. I can't do this

That's it. You got it

- You okay?
- That was good

That was….

That was…

…fun

Oh, my God

Yeah, don't stop

Who's your Asian daddy?

I like the sound of the ball
going into the hole

Hi, folks, I'm Fuzzy Zoeller
for the Putting Peg and Pod

You know, in this great big game
of golf today…

…everybody's looking
for more yardage…

…and the best-kept secret is making
those three- and four-footers

Have you eaten?

How long have you been pregnant?

A couple of months

Married?

Once

Children are a blessing
just the same

Number 48

- We need to see the patient alone.
- I’ll be right here

- Isn't it dangerous?
- Not necessarily

We would monitor her more closely

I didn't think it was possible.
I read those TIME magazine articles

I can literally feel my eggs atrophy

It's easier to conceive later
if you've had a child before

She must have all sorts
of weird cravings

She's at home
clawing the cupboards

So she's having the kid?

Don't know

Who's the father?

She won't say

These are good for someone
who's cooped up and depressed

I had to shop for my mom
after the divorce

She wouldn't leave the house, totally
ostracized by those Chinese biddies

I vowed to get out of Flushing
as soon as I could

Why didn't your mom get out?

Where would she go?

Thirsty?

Don't forget. I invited
the mahjong ladies over tonight

I haven't forgotten

So don't bring
any of your friends over

I won't even be home till late.
It's a co-worker's birthday

You should get home in time
to say hello to them

You haven't seen them in so long

Throw it here

Hey, birthday girl

Do I get a birthday kiss?

Saved by the fence

Where were you last night?

Mom was waiting for me again

I’ll definitely be there tonight

"Definitely" definitely,
or "definitely" maybe?

You know, my friends
are starting to think you don't exist

Trust me.
I’ll definitely, definitely be there

- Six surgeries?
- g*dd*mn sick people

It's just that I promised Vivian
I’d meet her friends tonight

You're meeting the friends?
Prepare to be grilled

Vivian, we had some emergencies.
I can't get out of here until 8

Make that 9

Have the most expensive
birthday floral arrangement…

…delivered to this address

Ten. Ten

Wil, last minute preop.
I have to run. Can you take it?

Everyone's gone home

Can I come in?

I’m not sure

Okay

That's it?

You didn't want me to stay

I didn't say you should leave

Never mind

That one's from you.
That one's from my dad

I’m an idiot

What if I stay the night?

The whole night?

The whole night

Happy birthday

Hello, Vivian?

This is your mother

Just calling to say hi

Hope your birthday good

Did Wil show up?

Thought you may wanna talk
after she leaves

Oh, maybe she's still there?

Okay. Bye

Oh, my God

You talked to your mother about us?

Yeah. So?

"So"? Does she know we have sex?

No, Wil.
She thinks we conjugate Latin verbs

Really?

Did you tell her about this?

You missed the mahjong party

Ma, don't start with me today

You wanna bust on someone,
find yourself a husband to bust on

So marry her off. There's gotta be
someone you can fix her up with

I’ll put the word out.
We'll come up with someone

Oh, hey, my landlord's a Chinese guy

- No wife?
- I don't think so

- He's not very chatty, but he's rich.
- Might as well put him on the list

What about Mr. Park
over at Smiler's Deli?

- Park is Korean. Ma's strictly Chinese.
- Your mom called

- Oh, God.
- Hey, there's a Mr. Fu

He's finishing a checkup
with Morgan

Let me see his stats

Fifty-three, unmarried

Thyroid levels aren't where I’d like
to see them, but overall pretty healthy

Okay. Be discrete
but ask him if he's free Friday

Book him, Danno

I’m not going on a date

Let your hair down

Too puffy, better up.
But I’m not going

Is that what you're gonna wear?

What's wrong with it?

Maybe you should
wear something brighter

How about this one?

Chinese people cannot wear yellow

On sale

How about this one? It's sexy

No one wants to see a 50-year-old
Chinese woman look sexy

Ma, you're only 48

Connie Chung's sexy,
and she must be nearly 60

Her show was cancelled

- Is it a white guy?
- No

An ugly old white guy

No. He's Chinese

He's nice, very healthy

Pretty healthy

I’m not going

Okay. Okay. Wear that

I’m really not going

It'll be fun

Then you go

All right, forget it

Forget it. It's already 10 till 7

I don't have enough time

Tell him I’m sick

Lost my voice

What am I going
to talk about anyway?

Forty-eight and going on a date

Ma

It's okay

We have enough time

Look. This dress isn't bad

We'll just take your hair down

What?

What are you looking at?

Ma…

…you're beautiful

Do I tell him about the baby?

Save it for the second date

So, Mr. Fu,
what is your line of work?

I’m in import-export

- Good business?
- Not bad, not bad

Made enough last month
to go on a singles cruise to Fiji

Not that I went

- You're an only daughter?
- Yes

I always wish I had kids

No kids? Do you want any?

No, it's not necessary.
I’m too old now

Besides, I’m fixed down there

Hello, my name is Fu Cheng Wen

Gao Hwei Lan

Can we go now?

- What time are you getting back?
- Before midnight

You're a doctor?

I’ve got a wart on my left calf.
It's driving me nuts

Can you tell me if it's cancer?

Fung Ling restaurant

My last wife made me take lessons

The whole year, she would scream：

"Alan! More hip action!"

Shake your a*s more!

Now when we see each other…

…we don't speak. We just dance

It's better than marriage

Fung Ling restaurant

Huge she-crab. So much egg

I think I’m too old to have a child

What makes you say that?

If these are my dating options…

…I am definitely too old

Ma, I gotta get up early tomorrow

There's not much left on this tape

Why are you in street clothes?

So I don't have to change
in the morning

I can't believe you came
from my womb

Is that the good guy?

No. He's marrying her for money

Is that the good guy?

No

That's his brother

Then who's that guy?

He's the most evil of them all

He wants to ruin her family
to avenge a grudge

Who's the loser
they're beating up?

That's the good guy

I have found her a husband

She will marry Cho. To the right

I don't think Ma likes him

What's not to like? Back left

He's kind of intense

Who cares?

He's a good man
who will take care of your mother…

…and give both her
and that child a decent name

Where can you find
a man like that?

You will help her see this

I don't think she sees anything
she doesn't want to

She shouldn't be alone

Don't listen to him

Another misunderstanding.
Now they'll never get together

He shouldn't have slept
with another woman

He didn't really. He was drunk

That's a pathetic excuse.
She should go it alone without him

She'd be lonely

Are you lonely?

No, I have you

Why?

It's too late for me

- What about a father for your child?
- I raised you single-handedly

You turned out all right

I just think you should give
that Cho a chance

Then you wouldn't be alone…

…and it would make
Grandpa happy

Enough soap opera for today

I’m going to be a terrible mother

What?

I don't even like babies

Stephen's always bringing his kid
to the shop

All that drooling. Gross

You were different

You sprung from the womb
already grown-up

And I had your father
during your early years

He was really patient

You have me

I can hear your stomach

What's it say?

"Blub."

"Blub."

It's not very articulate

Oh, but yours is?

Mine sings arias…

…spouts poetry, proofs

My mom used to do that

Put me right to sleep

Really?

I bet she has some great tips
on how to deal with you

We should….

We should get together
and compare notes

Thank God that'll never happen

So…

…is this all we are?

I’m just starting to feel
like we're having an illicit affair

We never do anything.
We never see anyone

I love holing up with you, but….

Sorry

I’d like to see your place

I have a pregnant mother at home

I’d like to meet her

She's not ready

It's been weeks.
Just tell her I’m a friend…

…a nice Chinese girl

- You're not just a nice Chinese girl.
- I’ll fake it

You don't know my mom

Exactly

Fish is good, Auntie

What do you do?

Vivian's a dancer

A go-go dancer?

I dance with
the New York City Ballet

Oh, ballet

But now I’m…

…taking a break to dance modern

Modern?

Less classical, more expressive

She's very, very good

Not ballet

So is the baby good?

She works too hard

I hardly get to see her

Me neither

So do you have a boyfriend?

No

Pretty girl like you must have
lots of boys ask you out

Wil’s black neighbor is single…

…always around

You interested?

No

- You don't like black people?
- Sure, I like--

- She doesn't like black people.
- Yes, she does

- Then why won't she date them?
- Let's just eat

Ma?

You're waiting for me now?

I just want to make sure
my baby gets home safe

Well, what if I have other plans?

Hey, Little Yu.
Isn't my daughter beautiful?

She is indeed

- Say thank you.
- Thank you

Train's here

Thank your father.
I’ll be calling him tonight

Little Yu's got a solid job
and good benefits

I’m getting a bridal contact high

I feel virginal, fertile

Where are my bridesmaids?

Seriously, Wil, why don't
you just tell her?

- She knows.
- She does?

She dropped by my apartment
a couple years ago unannounced

She caught you

So, what'd she say?

Nothing

She dropped some dumplings
on the table and left

We haven't talked about it since

She kept setting you up
with guys?

That's when it started

- Great crab, isn't it?
- Smells delicious

There's an old tradition
in Shanghai

They pick their son-in-law based on
his skill at extracting his crab meat

What am I saying?

You can't have crab
because of the--

Your child would be my child

I would make sure you have anything
you want for the rest of your life

I just want you to be happy

There are many women
who would be happy with you

Wouldn't you rather
have someone younger?

Younger people. Today they love you.
Tomorrow, who knows?

It's better to stick with someone
who can really understand you

Besides…

…I’ve liked you for over 15 years

I had a lovely time

You look lovely in this light

- Hey, Mrs. P.
- Hi!

Pardon me. I was just leaving

He's a lumpy-looking guy

Yeah

Are you guys gonna kiss?

No. What?

Are you going to French kiss
when you go to Paris?

Go play on the jungle gym

I got the gig
at the Paris Opera Ballet

Four-year contract

That's great

Wow, what an incredible opportunity

I’m proud of you

When are you leaving?

I don't know

Deadline to accept is next week

Well, congratulations

Wonder how the g*ng is doing
over at the salon

Then why don't you go in?

Mrs. Wong's really upset because
Raymond's dating a white girl

And Mrs. Chen,
she's been really bitter…

…because her husband lost
a pile of money on the stock market

Carrying one child and sending
the other out to do her dirty work

She never could
take care of herself

Who could the father be?

Do you think the father…

…is someone in our circle?

No way. Fred is too respectful

Len is too scared

Too lazy

Too busy losing money

Thank God

Good to know we're safe

Hello, Wilhelmina.
How is that mother of yours?

Didn't you see her the other day
at her mahjong party?

Oh, no. I was busy.
I wasn't able to make it

Me too.
Everyone's so busy these days

I heard no one went

Ma?

Nothing

Ma?

What?

Do you like Cho?

He's a nice man

But do you like him?

I just told you. I like him fine

Do you think Ma should marry Cho?

Does she love him?

I don't think so

Deadline for Paris is Friday

You must be excited

Well, it's Paris

It's professional validation

But…

…I have new things here…

…new work

I-- I just….

I don't know if it'll pan out

It's a pretty big thing to pass up

Yeah

Mr. Cho took you to the hospital?

He's a good man

Don't worry, Professor Gao.
Your wife's okay

Your grandmother's lungs aren't
as strong as we'd like to see them…

…but I believe
she'll pull through fine

I’d like to keep her in here
for another few days

Vivian, what are you doing here?

I couldn't sleep…

…so I thought
I’d get some coffee with you

My daughter

Wil

Vivian

Why don't we get breakfast

After I finish up here, we can
talk about your training in Paris

Wil, can I grab you for a second?

So you're the reason
she's dragging her heels on Paris

She was 6…

…the first time I saw her dance

She blew away all the other girls

I haven't missed
a single performance since

Do you love her?

If she doesn't take this job in Paris…

…she may never
realize her greatness

I understand

What were you all so worried about?

Haven't I been healthy all these years?

This is nothing compared to w*r

Don't excite yourself

That's right, Mrs. Gao.
Just relax

You relax. Preferably elsewhere.
I want to speak to my granddaughter

I’ll be back later

Me too

Thank God they're gone

Like I’m so bored I have to listen
to his asinine pandering!

How's your mother?

She's doing well

You're talking to me

She's totally depressed
and humiliated

Don't tell her about this

How can I not?

She has enough on her mind

Your grandfather forbids her
to come anyway

It'll just make her feel bad

I’ll be out soon

Promise you won't tell her
until I’m back home

Grandma….

Promise me

You're just in time

She's watching his plane
take off for the States

Vivian's been leaving messages
out the ying-yang

Hey. It's me

I wanted to make sure you're okay

So are you still coming around
the theater tonight?

Yeah. Just let me know

Okay. Bye

Hey. I'm going into rehearsal
in a few minutes…

…so my cell’s gonna be off
until after the show

But am I gonna see you after work?

I’ll just talk to you later

And, folks, it will help
if you putt to a smaller object….

Your hot dog got cold
so I fed it to the birds

Careful

We don't wanna train them
to eat flesh

So how's your grandma?

Okay

Where have you been
the last couple days?

It's been crazy

Vivian…

…there's a lot going on right now

I’m sorry if I….

If this hurts

At least it's not a flesh wound

Ma?

Stupid girl,
he's so obviously right for you

Ma

We need to talk

There's not much left on this tape

I don't think this can wait

Ma

I love you

And I’m g*y

How can you say
those two things at once?

How can you tell me you love me…

…then throw that in my face?

I am not a bad mother

My daughter is not g*y

Then maybe I shouldn't be
your daughter

I can't believe she's gonna do it

Crazy

Who are you, a bridesmaid?

I’m not invited

Ma's not speaking to me anyway

So…

…you're really not gonna see
Vivian off to the airport?

- We broke up.
- So?

We broke up

Hey

My dad said this is for the bride

Jesus

Damn it!

"Hwei Lan…

…you keep refusing to see me

By the time you read this…

…you may already be Cho's bride

You've said this is the way
fate would have it…

…but if it is your fate
to do your father's bidding…

…then it is my fate to try…

…and undo yours

Yes, people would talk
about the age difference…."

Oh, my God

It's Old Yu!

I may not be what you pictured
as your future

But I know now that I am the one
destined for you

I love you

I know you love me

Shouldn't this be simple?

Twenty-nine years ago…

…you married a man you didn't love
to be the perfect daughter…

…and now you're doing it again,
all for your father's honor

Dad

Ma!

Wait!

Wait a moment!

What's going on?

I read the letter. I know

Wil, quiet! You're causing a scene!

You know what? What letter?

Don't marry him!

Marry the one you love

Wait a minute

You don't love me?

Of course she loves you!

Say it! You love him!

No!

No, she doesn't

She loves him!

This is a mistake!
It's not me! It's not me!

- Yes, it is!
- No, it's not!

Wilhelmina!

It's me

Are you insane?

- That woman's karma kills husbands!
- Pa, I love her!

I told you to marry
the Hong Kong movie star!

At least she doesn't have kids!

- If you want a divorce, just say so!
- You want it!

- Idiot, I love you!
- Dog fart! I love you!

I am indebted to you…

…but I don't love you

Dad

I am so sorry

I can't

You have thrown away
a lifetime of my reputation!

Father, please

Fantastic! I’ll move back in with you

We'll need a bigger bed,
so the baby can sleep with me

Later, we'll block off the living room
for her crib and--

No, Ma. Wait

We really should repaint.
Rose beige would be nice

It would warm the place up nicely!

No

You know what I don't understand?

Why did you make us
go through this?

Why didn't you just say it was
Little Yu and be together?

He's young

Handsome

He could have anyone

He's obviously in love with you

Today he loves me

Tomorrow, who knows?

I guess I needed him to declare it.
Not just to me, but to everyone

Besides, I’d never dated before

I may as well see what's out there

You know…

…that Vivian…

…she seems nice

She's leaving for Paris tonight

You like her, don't you?

Stop the bus!

- You stay-- Get--
- Wait! Wait!

Vivian!

- I gotta catch my flight.
- Don't go. Wait

That's what I do. I wait

I hang around, waiting to catch
a precious moment with you…

…between your mom and your beeper.
I’m sick of it

We'll have more time
after my residency

It's not the time, Wil.
It's how you feel

You're too scared to look
the world in the eye…

…and let it watch you fall in love.
You're off and running without a fight

I’m not the one running off to Paris

Don't flatter yourself.
It's for the ballet

I thought you wanted to do modern

What do you f*cking care
what kind of dancing I do?

Punish me by leaving. Fine

Don't punish yourself by treating
your dreams like they're for sh*t

Kiss me

Right here, in front of all these people

Vivian

Vivian, I love you

- Working late again?
- Not tonight

- Off to Planet China.
- Thought you didn't have to do that

Ma insisted. I have to be
there tonight for some reason

- She still goes to those things?
- All the ladies bug her for advice now

You're late as usual

Hi, Ma

Wil, it's been so long

Busy lately? Try some of this jerky

Yeah, it's been a busy spring

Well, a full belly conquers all

It is 4 a.m. in Paris.
Can we please go home now?

I’m not spending my entire break
in Planet China

You promised she wouldn't be here

She hasn't been coming for a while

Dance with me?

Wil….

Vivian Shing

I am asking you to dance with me

I can't

There's no music

So now will you let me move in?

No way!

This is the first time
I’ve ever had my own place

You're gonna cramp my style

The world is getting too hard
to predict

It just keeps getting worse

Revolting!

Let's go

One more bite

Folks are leaving

- f*ck them.
- f*ck them

Fifteen years is too damn long to wait.
If you like her, go for it

How's your squab?

Oh, it's good

You finally saw Vivian's new show.
What do you think?

- I didn't get it.
- Me neither

Well, at least she's marrying a doctor

Stop patting that side.
The baby will turn out lopsided

Don't be silly

Patting isn't bad for the kid,
right, Wil?

Yeah. But disagreeing
with her mother is

Well said!

The moment that girl is born,
I’m coming over every day

God knows how she'll turn out
if she's brought up by you two

Nice shirt, Vivian

Now why can't you wear
something pleasant like that?

- Because I like to be nagged.
- I’ll work on her

So there's only one thing left

When are you going to have a baby?