Band Four (2023)

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"106 Boundary Street"

1, 2, 3, 4.

This is Cat.

She started Band Four at our home.

She said,

"In a band, playing is bonding."

"If the bond is strong,

we become family."

My dream

is to be the Band Four drummer.

Cat.

Riley.

Dr Chu.

How are you?

Cat Mom?

Thank you for coming to see her.

But she isn't cognisant now.

Riley, switch on your Bluetooth.

Play a song for your mom.

Cat Mom

responds well to music.

She may not remember

her favourite song,

but it's fine, because we do.

After all these years,

we are so grateful to you.

Don't mention that.

She was my first patient

to put her trust

in my music therapy.

I should be thanking her.

But I...

I don't know how to cure cancer.

Hello?

We've finished

and you're not here.

Lok Yan.

Don't you recognise me?

I'd recognise you

even if you turn to ashes.

Your son?

Your younger sister,

Lok Yin.

Your elder sister,

Lok Yan.

King.

It's great that you're back.

Now that we are all here

let's have dinner together.

Why did you ask him to come?

I worry about you.

Cat.

Cat.

Cat.

Don't tell him anything

about me anymore.

It's been over 20 years.

I only want father and daughter

to see each other again.

See each other again?

Isn't it too late?

And today of all days?

And here?

"School trousers alteration"

As I said, your sister

wouldn't change the lock.

The old key still works.

Lok Yan.

Lok Yan.

Hey!

How dare you

barge into people's homes?

Are you all right?

I bought this place.

I'm here to take care

of my daughter.

It isn't ill*gal.

You want to throw me out?

Why would I want to throw

my family out?

Do you want to throw

your dad and sister out?

You have no family here.

You haven't been my dad

for a long time.

You've been gone for 20 years.

Now you say

you want to take care of me?

Do I have to hug you and thank you?

Demented.

Just pretend we're renters.

This is a year's rent, OK?

Do you think money

can buy everything?

Is money your substitute

for parenting?

Why are you here at our home?

We're renters.

We can't find a place to stay.

We won't stay for long, OK?

OK.

Quick, get back in there.

You have school tomorrow.

Go to sleep.

This is fair warning,

be gone once we've scattered

mom's ashes on her birthday.

If you don't go,

we will.

Your sister

never changed.

Just like your dad.

Tough on the outside,

soft on the inside.

"Jerk!"

What a mess.

You sleep on the sofa,

I'll sleep on the floor.

OK?

Forgot to set the timer again.

Coming out.

Sorry, Bro.

I'll fix them for you tonight.

My classmates will laugh at me.

Give me another chance.

It'll be better tomorrow.

The bread is burnt again?

I'll buy myself a c*ck bun.

Disaster.

What's up, Bro?

Did you forget about

"Homemade Lunch Day"?

How did that happen?

We'll make

a special arrangement, OK?

How about this for today...

Buy whatever you want to eat.

Isn't that a good deal?

What do you want for dinner?

I'll cook.

Grandma's water chestnut

chicken pot?

That's complicated.

You can also order in.

The school bus is here.

Take your school bag.

The school bus

will honk when it's here.

- Bye.

- Bye.

Hi! I'm Riley.

Age 9, Primary 3.

You're 9 and still in Primary 3?

You and Uncle

are staying at my home.

We're family.

Don't laugh at me.

What should I call you?

Hi, Auntie.

Bye, Auntie.

Lok Yan.

Grandma.

See you next week.

Come back next week for more music.

Thank you, Dr Chu.

You're welcome.

I'll call you nearer the time.

Grandma, remember to come.

Come in, Cat.

How...am I?

About things that

will surely happen,

let's not worry about them yet.

Relax.

Whisky.

Baileys?

Milk tea, silly.

You quit drinking

while running a bar.

You deserve to get rich.

Haven't seen each other in 20 years,

yet you still arrived late,

you deserve to be yelled at.

Lok Yan even has a son.

Why didn't you tell me?

You were nowhere to be found.

You didn't tell anyone

about your second daughter either.

Right?

I listen to it sometimes. Do you?

I didn't take it with me

when I left.

Cat Mom must have thrown them out.

Hey.

Have a go.

"Freedom"

"don't count for nothing"

"And freedom"

"is not for sale"

"Freedom don't lie

when she spit in your eye"

"and love is down the grave"

Why don't we have

a Band Seven reunion show

to celebrate your return?

No way.

What's there to celebrate?

I worked as a cook up there.

My guitar is just like me

all rusty.

Even if you're rusty,

you're still better than most.

I was the worst in Band Seven.

I can play guitar

because you taught me, master.

Look, do you remember?

You weren't the worst.

You were just the youngest.

I treated you as my little brother.

When you,

our darned band leader, left,

the whole band fell apart.

Everyone was leaving back then.

I couldn't leave.

Nor did I die.

Now that I want to stay,

my wife wants to leave

because of our son.

I can't bear

to leave this place.

We don't get to decide

whether we stay or leave.

Sometimes it's fate.

I need to pick my son

up from school.

Are you going home?

I'll give you a lift.

I don't know what to do at home.

"Everything under the sky

turns into smoke"

"Everything declines,

time doesn't care"

"Just like a spark"

"Through winds and rain"

"Along the colourful journey"

Keysmith.

Make me a copy.

Thank you.

Boss.

A stick of fishballs.

This is RMB.

I give you change in HKD.

OK.

- 40 dollars.

- Thank you.

"Keeping pace despite tumbling"

"Getting up from falling"

Sir.

You're littering.

Sorry.

Even if you pick it up,

there's still a fine.

Within 21 days

pay by post, at an ATM,

by phone or online.

Hey, wait.

Hey!

Single Paradiddle.

Reverse.

Delay.

Paradiddle-Diddle.

You're good.

I practise after your lessons.

Good! You practise your way.

I practise my way.

We practise together.

Good.

- What's up?

- We made it!

What?

We really did it!

You made it in the festival?

Yes!

Yeah!

- Great news.

- What news?

You've already heard?

I'm getting married.

Congratulations.

Stay for dinner, we'll celebrate.

Come in.

Your dad?

What's he doing here?

He can't expect wholesome

family life with his daughter.

How about this? First we attend

the festival together,

then you get married,

with me as your bridesmaid.

Timing's just right.

I'm pregnant.

Three months.

Jean wants to move back to France.

Next month I'll go with him to Paris

to prepare for the wedding.

We will settle there.

You know my time in our band

won't last forever.

I truly want to get married

and have children.

Of course I understand.

But must it be now?

You wouldn't be OK with it

no matter the timing.

The issue isn't whether

I'm OK with it.

We promised each other

that we'd attend the festival

for Tse Man and Si.

We made a promise.

Chan Lok Yan.

We can't always fulfil

every promise we make.

Tse Man and Si would be happy for me

and my baby.

Just back?

Leaving already?

Smells great.

Here comes the rice.

You sit at Grandma's spot.

Yes.

Thank you.

For you.

Thank you.

For you.

Bon appetit.

Look.

Your water chestnut chicken pot.

We'll have good food from now on.

You like fish, right?

I've been vegetarian

for a long time.

Have veggies.

Right.

Have veggies.

Help us

set up a chat group,

then we can send messages.

3, 4.

"New chat group: 1234"

"New chat group setting up..."

"Sitting in the classroom"

"I imitate others

as they imitate me"

"getting fuzzy logic from you"

I'm interested in playing with you,

but that depends on your budget.

I'm looking for bandmates.

It's hard to pay a fee

every session.

But I'm currently

playing with Chochukmo

and R.O.O.T.

I really don't have much time.

I know with my full-time job,

frequent travel

makes scheduling a challenge.

But if you want to play online

I have no problem with that.

What I really want is to be your...

student.

Riley.

Have some sweet soup.

I'm reviewing English vocabulary.

I have a test tomorrow.

Rest a little.

Do you like sweet potato?

Don't tell anyone

I'm sneaking a break.

I won't. Eat.

Can you sneak a moment

and call me Grandpa?

Uncle, are you bribing me?

No.

Just eat.

What's the difference

between "Uncle" and "Grandpa"?

"Grandpa"...

means we're related,

but not "Uncle".

Right.

Where's your Dad?

You want me to call you Dad?

Heck no!

Just eat.

Told you to be home before midnight.

Hi, Auntie.

House keys.

She's Auntie,

not Cinderella.

It's past midnight.

Shouldn't you be asleep?

I'm waiting for the one

who's still out.

I can't sleep.

If a child doesn't sleep enough,

he won't grow tall.

Do you want to be

short all your life?

Good night, Uncle.

"School trousers alteration"

The school bus is here.

Aren't you afraid you'll be late?

Hey.

If you're unhappy,

talk to your family.

I slept too early last night.

I forgot to study

for my English test.

If I fail again,

I can't play drums anymore.

Skipping school is worse

than failing a test.

How about this? I'll help you.

In exchange, you don't call me

"Auntie" anymore.

Call me Matilda.

M...U...

M...?

Take out your English textbook.

Or do you never

want to play drums again?

Thank you so much.

Next time

when we go to the next mall

I'll keep you updated.

Please remind your bandmates

not to be late next time.

Sorry.

Don't include us

next time you have jobs like this.

We're saving our earnings

to attend the festival.

If you aren't happy with this,

I'll look for other shows.

Bye.

Bye.

"Mrs Chan"

Mrs Chan?

Damn, I forgot.

Hi? Mrs Chan.

Right...

We have a lesson today.

I'm just around the corner.

Tell Emma to start practising

the piece I taught her for the exam.

Right. Thanks.

Great, see you soon.

"Riley's School"

Hello, Mr Chu.

Right. Did something

happen to Riley?

I'm coming right away.

Mrs Chan?

Yes, I'm so sorry.

There's a family emergency.

I can't come today.

Can I make it up to Emma next time?

Right.

Make up with two lessons?

OK, fine, thanks.

Sorry, I was on a job just now.

I understand.

Miss Chan said that Riley

cheated on his English test.

For that he will receive

a major demerit,

and I'll confiscate his drumsticks.

I'll keep your drumsticks for now.

When you're older,

you can play drums again, OK?

How old is older?

I'll be older by a day tomorrow.

I'm older by a second now.

Many of the greatest drummers

started playing at a very young age.

Dave Weckl, Vinnie Colaiuta,

Steve Gadd

and Padget Nanton Fre$h Kid.

They are all the same. Get it?

Of course I do.

But...

I don't want Riley to be

in Primary 3 for three years.

So...

I hope you understand.

If he doesn't move up,

he can't play drums.

Maybe you can have

a chat with his Auntie.

He said that his Auntie

drew these for him.

Which Auntie?

Go back to your room

and learn vocabulary.

Hey.

Hey.

Hey.

How did your father raise you?

What is happening?

What are you two sisters

fighting about?

Your daughter taught Riley to cheat.

Take her away from here now.

We're family,

teach your sister.

What family?

If you cannot take responsibility,

then don't be a father at all.

You're asking me

to teach your daughter?

You never taught me.

I've come back because

I want to take responsibility.

Have you given me a chance?

Lok Yin.

Lok Yin.

Sorry.

It's my fault.

Don't be angry at Auntie.

Should we call the police?

Do you have her photo?

Ma...ma...

Auntie.

An untouched photo of you

has been posted online,

and your father said

he'd send the police after you.

Quick, come home.

She's gone to play music.

Hey, when you leave,

can you bring my school uniform?

There's no response

to our missing person post.

I'll call the police.

Don't arrest Auntie.

What are you doing?

Hey.

You worry me so.

Aren't you afraid

I'd have a heart attack

or a stroke?

If you're unhappy,

talk to your family.

Sorry.

Sorry.

Can you delete that photo?

Why don't we let Auntie

sleep in Grandma's bed?

Your toys are occupying that space.

Great.

Happy Birthday.

How do you know it's my birthday?

I read your Instagram

to learn all your secrets.

You'll grow up to charm many girls.

I don't like girls.

You already know that you like boys?

I don't like tests.

I don't like exams.

I don't like spelling.

I love playing drums.

Last night I live-jammed with you.

I'll recommend a bar

for your birthday party.

I guarantee you'll have

the greatest time.

"You're the last samurai"

"retelling tales of disaster"

"If you want to break through"

"Pursue the melody's ups and downs"

"The harder you try,

the more you're despised"

"Once past the door, you're fine"

"I wish you boundless

brilliance every second"

"Unlock your youthful dream"

"Unbolt your youthful dream"

"Unchain your youthful memory"

"Unlock your youthful dream"

"Unbolt your youthful dream"

"Unchain tonight's memory"

Band Four!

Band Four!

Did you have fun on your birthday?

I'm happy you took

the drinks for me.

Happy Birthday.

"I'm used to your coldness"

"I used to have no chance to talk"

"Love's ransom turns

into a fairy tale"

"Tragic pain becomes graffiti"

"I'm trapped in my monochrome"

"We're drifting in our dreams"

"Take me back to when you're 18"

"I close my eyes"

"You're all I see"

"A fool who dreams"

"If there's a place

I'd be dared to scream"

"Like a bird set free,

sing till I can't breathe"

"I fly up high and feel the breeze"

"Where would it be?"

Thank you.

Don't thank me.

Thank your Dad.

I bought this with the birthday cash

he sent me.

You and your dad

look like strangers.

You and your Dad look like enemies.

Did he ever mention me?

Never.

One evening, he suddenly told me

to pack up for Hong Kong,

and that I had an elder sister.

What about your Mom?

Where is she?

I don't know.

How come?

They met in Shenzhen.

After she gave birth to me

in Hong Kong,

she ran away.

That's the end of it.

I've lived with Dad

in Shenzhen ever since.

You're independent.

You don't need to rely on adults.

When I was young,

Dad carried me on his back

working in kitchens.

He taught me to cross the border

to go to school.

He'd wait for me at the border

with a Chupa Chup in hand.

When I had my first period,

he bought me sanitary napkins.

To me, he's OK.

Our communication

sometimes breaks down

so we talk less.

Did he teach you to play guitar?

No, he never taught me.

I learned from my friend.

Chris. You've met her.

I know Dad has a guitar.

But I've never seen him play it.

Each year he'd play a birthday song

for someone named Lok Yan.

But I didn't know it was you.

By the way,

please don't tell your Dad...

my Dad, as in...

our Dad, that I...

smoke.

OK.

Did he ever teach you...

"Down Up. Down Down, Up Up."

No?

This...

"Down up down down up up"

No!

Really?

- No!

- "Down up down down up up"

This is family heirloom!

"Down up down down up up"

No!

"Mama, don't let me down"

"You know I'm not foolin' around"

"I wrote this song for the sons"

"who lost their way

going out of town"

"I'm just another king

without a crown"

"Freedom don't count for nothing"

"Freedom is not for sale"

"Freedom don't lie

when you spit in my eye"

"and love is in the grave"

"Though we don't know

how the world's gonna change"

"You know it's gonna be OK"

"You know it's gonna be OK"

This home is bigger and prettier.

Hey. Have you heard about privacy?

If you call leaving

your underwear everywhere

"privacy",

then I'm merely putting

your "privacy" back into place.

I have a question.

Isn't Riley your biological son?

I've treated him

as my own for a long time.

His parents didn't want him?

What are you saying?

Why wouldn't they want him?

You think everyone's like you?

Don't come in my room again.

Your son's really talented.

Give me five.

Play a paradiddle.

What's a paradiddle?

That's right.

Riley.

Try your hands

at daddy's drumsticks.

Amazing.

Have a look.

Who's that?

Mom. Dad.

Riley, you're amazing.

I was watching your

brother's and Riley's videos.

How the years have passed.

Hi, Harry.

I didn't expect you to call.

Cat. Long time no see.

I'll graduate this year,

I'll return to Hong Kong.

It's been nine years.

Will you stay after your return?

I'll see if there are

any film projects.

Of course I must see your shows.

I grew up watching Band Four.

I remember.

I remember how you made up stories

to deceive your father,

so your brother could sneak out

to play with the band.

Riley's turning out just like him.

Right.

Is Riley there?

He's already asleep.

Our clocks differ by ten-odd hours.

Maybe next time?

Right. We'll talk when I'm back.

"Homemade Lunch Day"

"Sign parents' letter"

See you.

Riley had diarrhea soon after lunch.

I forgot to put the lunch box

in the fridge,

so the food spoilt.

"Homemade Lunch Day"

and "Casual Wear Day"

are both voluntary.

I'll go check on him.

How are you?

Does it hurt?

Just now my stomach really hurt!

I thought I was going to die.

And you'll never see me again.

Sorry. I can't do anything right.

Sorry.

I haven't played with you

in a band yet.

I wish to grow up faster

to become the Band Four drummer.

106 Boundary Street.

Go northwest 150 meters

then turn right...

Hello?

Hello?

Hello.

The WiFi in Paris is awful.

Your face is frozen.

Hello?

Can you hear me?

How are you, Cat?

How's it going?

Goodbye, Cat.

See you.

Have you picked your bridal gown?

Not yet, still trying.

How are you doing?

Do you think

Tse Man and Si would rather

Riley be a good student

or a good drummer?

How would I know?

Stop guessing what

they might want for Riley.

The question is,

what you think is best for Riley.

I'm worried that

I'm raising their son wrong.

They gave Riley to you

because they trusted you.

Now you're afraid?

Truth is,

in Riley's mind,

you're not a substitute

for Tse Man and Si.

You are you.

Sorry.

I can't attend your wedding.

Sorry.

I can't appear on stage with you.

"Band members injured in car crashes

on the way to the airport"

"Missed the chance

to attend the music festival"

Tse Man.

Si.

Baby Riley.

Why must Lok Yan

be Riley's guardian?

What about their families?

It's all cliche.

Both of their families

disapproved of band players.

Worse was having the child

out of wedlock.

Both families pressured

Si to have an ab*rtion.

When it happened,

why did Lok Yan agree to it?

It was their last wish.

How could she refuse?

Tse Man, Si and Cat

grew up playing in a band together.

They're family.

They trusted Lok Yan

more than anyone else.

Nine years ago,

Band Four was already shortlisted

for this international festival.

She accomplished what Band Seven

was never able to do.

Your daughter

never forgot your dream.

Ada and Alice arrived early.

They're waiting downstairs.

How strange.

Hey.

If you have time,

let's go up and rehearse.

Why are you lugging your suitcases?

A manage

has signed us on.

He'll help us develop

our career up north.

He urged us to meet

a producer tomorrow morning.

We must cross the border tonight.

So...

after we're done

with the music festival,

you'll take off?

Cat,

all along,

you're the only one determined

to go to the festival.

We will make it

on the international stage tomorrow!

"Of course"

"not all partners are alike"

"The goal"

"is solely my own"

"Walking along"

"lost in my way, I follow fate"

"I wish a ray of light"

"would caress my shadow"

"In the end"

"all happiness fades"

"Can't help it"

"In my song"

"is everything I need to go on"

"Why is no one else willing to try?"

"Why am I here,

the only one still devoted?"

"I want to hum my song deep inside,

a hundred times"

"I want to embrace my heart

and tell the stories"

"that have been swirling around

a dozen times"

"Everyone's out for himself"

"What's the point

of saying it aloud?"

Have some hot tea.

It's hard work organising a band.

Just drop it.

It was more fun years ago.

However you do it now,

it simply doesn't work.

It's because you do nothing.

If you do nothing,

of course it doesn't work.

Right?

Am I right?

When it comes to bands,

every band eventually breaks up.

I don't know.

I only know

I don't want mine to break up...

I don't want it to break up.

"It's getting dark"

"Fallen leaves return to root"

"I return home"

"all alone"

"At this moment"

"my mood is dark"

"In truth"

"Life is hard"

"The sky is dark"

"I don't want to

switch off the light"

"In the shadow"

"It's us."

"There's love and hate"

"laughter"

"trouble"

"In truth"

"Life is hard"

"Why name me Lok Yin?"

"I hustle all alone"

"Remind myself to keep my promise

as a father and not stop hiding.

"Message deleted"

"Conflicts have a reason"

"Your song is good."

"I scramble all alone"

"Joy and sorrow have a reason"

"I scramble"

"all alone"

Riley.

Thank you, Grandpa.

Can you play a musical instrument?

Grandpa used to play guitar.

When I grow up,

can I play with you in a band?

But I'm afraid

I can't play drums anymore.

Don't worry.

Life is long.

How long is life?

Don't know.

When Heaven wants you back,

it's over.

So,

if I keep failing,

is my life over?

Your life has just begun.

There's plenty of time for you.

So,

will your daughter dislike me?

Will she dislike you?

She loves you dearly.

Yes!

So does she like you?

As a father, I'm a failure.

As Grandpa, you pass!

Good.

No need to wait till you grow up.

Grandpa will play with you

right now!

Yes!

She...

didn't choose to spend

her birthday with me.

"Hey, I'm caught in the middle

of your stupid love..."

"game, my sister tells me

I got no time to play..."

"with you, I'm stumbling"

"I need to keep loving"

"myself, myself, eh"

"Babe, it's crazy

every time I ask you to..."

"stay, the more I try,

the more I lose my faith"

"I dare to say goodbye"

"And the villain or bad guy,

realise, I'm lost deep inside"

"The misunderstanding..."

"the disc, keep, keep on playing..."

"the beat,

I found myself in your..."

"hiss, I found myself in your..."

"trip, trip, trip imagination"

"Do, do it for attention"

"Got, got no reservation"

"Un, deux, trois"

Ready?

- Yes.

- Try and remember.

Which eight items?

Crotchet?

Crotchet rest.

4/4 time.

Was there a violin?

I remember there's another, that...

that...

Damn, I don't remember its name.

That...

I really can't remember.

It's like this, you blow on it...

I forget its name.

That...

Hey.

Do you have any new songs?

Don't mention new songs,

I forget how to write many words.

You're not sleeping well

and in a bad mood.

That would affect your memory too.

Mom got sick in her 40s.

So...

is this happening...

to me much sooner?

As a guardian, I'm really...

a failure.

I want to send Riley away.

I know you're mad at me.

What do you want to do?

You've failed nearly every subject.

What do you want?

Are you satisfied?

Look!

I confiscated all his drumsticks.

And you bought new ones for him.

How can I teach him?

I told you a long time ago,

No more drums unless you pass!

Koo Hin Yeung!

Must you be so naughty?

I'm telling you to stop!

Play!

Play!

If you want to play,

go play on the street!

My parents would've

let me play drums!

Don't abandon me!

I'm really tired

of dealing with you!

I don't know how to raise you!

Let someone else raise you!

Soon you won't have

a school to go to!

What do you think you'll do?!

See if it can be fixed.

Even if it's fixed, it won't play.

It's useless.

In the blink of an eye,

20-odd years have passed.

For you, they are

but a blink of an eye.

For me,

these 20-odd years were a long time.

I saw the two of you

fight every day,

then you threw a big fit

and left.

There was a lot I didn't understand.

I didn't understand

why adults could do this.

Why you, Dad,

could leave just like that.

Why during those 20-odd years,

you acted as if...

you never had a daughter,

as if I was worth nothing.

I couldn't bear your Mom anymore.

I really couldn't bear her.

I didn't know she was sick.

She'd yell at me no matter what.

I really couldn't take it anymore.

Yes, she was unbearable.

Later, she got very sick.

She forgot everything.

She had to be so sick that

she forgot everything,

including you,

so she could feel less heartbroken.

Sometimes I want to be like Mom.

When I forget everything,

I can forget

how you abandoned us.

I know you're also sick.

That's why I must return

before you forget me.

I return because...

You want to feel better.

But don't you get it?

You've been gone for over 20 years.

You can't just come back

and resume your duty.

You are such an awful father.

I don't want to be like you.

Yet it turns out

we aren't so different.

No way.

You love Riley.

You'll make a good mother.

Trust me.

Riley is a gift from Heaven.

Sorry.

Thank you.

Where are you sending me to?

I'm transferring you

to a music school.

Yay!

I hope you'll always

pick me up from school.

Riley, don't be afraid,

if I'm not here

to pick you up one day,

I'll arrange for someone else.

Don't be afraid.

I know my way.

I can pick you up.

Just like what you did for Grandma.

Right.

For you.

The spelling is correct.

Let's go!

I missed you.

Hey, this is your

first official meeting.

Riley, this is your Uncle Harry.

Hi, Riley.

Hi, Uncle.

You're adorable.

Drumsticks in hand,

he's unstoppable.

Doesn't he resemble your brother?

Identical.

"Blood and ruination lie

just beneath human skin"

Have you heard of

early-onset dementia?

I have it.

And...

it's already starting.

I'm not worried about myself.

I'm worried about Riley.

"Light overcomes

darkness and revives..."

"everything that was sacrificed"

I want to find him...

a new guardian quickly.

Almost done.

Almost.

Got one.

Forgot something?

Relax.

No, I suddenly

thought of some lyrics.

- I wanted to write them down.

- Alright.

Your Mom used to make me

take the whole family hiking.

Hiking?

- Yes.

- Damn, I really...

can't remember any of that.

Of course you don't remember.

I never did it.

Hiking involves...

climbing up and down.

It's hard work.

That's why you only

took us to the coast.

Because you're afraid of hard work.

You're lazy.

No.

The Hong Kong harbour is beautiful.

Hiking?

Isn't that just...

"Down up down down up up"

"Down up down down up up"

Right?

I can never forget that

even with dementia.

You were always like that

with your guitar...

"Down up down down up up"

I thought they were lyrics.

They are lyrics.

After I wrote the melody,

I only filled one line of lyrics

and couldn't go on.

Lok Yan,

help me finish it.

OK?

Let's finish this first.

"Baby"

"Growing up"

"there's always

something new every day"

"Someday, you'll understand

the ups and downs"

"Your song"

"will rise and fall"

"and go up and down"

"Then it will be filled with"

"your unique feelings"

"In your life"

"fresh episodes will unfold"

"You'll digest them"

"laughing and singing"

"In your life"

"You'll soar to new heights"

"where you'll continue singing"

"and guessing"

"Jerk!"

"Down up down down up up"

"Down up down down up up, Riley"

"Down up down down up up"

"Down up down down up up, Riley"

"Down up down down up up"

"Down up down down up up, Riley"

As the whole family gathers here,

I hope you are mentally prepared.

Dr Chu,

your introduction scares them.

No, informing the family means

you can handle it together.

Look, this is

your last MRI.

The hippocampus of your brain

responsible for memory,

as in the part in green,

has begun to shrink.

Is there any way to delay that?

Her condition will worsen

in the next few years.

When it gets worse,

what should the family do?

Don't worry at this point.

Don't treat me like a patient yet.

I'm still OK.

Right. Sometimes she might appear

as if there's a short circuit.

You just need to stay calm.

If...

in a few years

my situation gets worse,

please send me to this sanatorium.

Mom lived there for a few years.

It's a good place.

How can that compare with us

taking care of you?

I took care of Mom.

I know how hard it is.

Your dad isn't afraid of hardship.

Do you understand?

I don't want you to help me...

shower,

change clothes,

go to the toilet.

I don't want you to do that.

I can help you.

I'll help cook.

Music is the best therapy.

Keep on playing music.

"Of course"

"all happiness fades"

"Not alone"

"In my song"

"is everything I need to go on"

"What a pity"

"we cut our ties"

"Forgive me that I'm here"

"the only one still devoted"

"I want to hum my song

deep inside, a hundred times"

"I want to embrace my heart

and tell the stories"

"Hold my hand through the anguish"

"So I can"

"find my voice again"

"I want to hum my song deep inside,

a hundred times"

"I want to embrace my heart

and tell the stories"

"Hold my hand through the anguish"

"So I can"

"find my voice again"

"I want to hum my song deep inside,

a hundred times"

"Embrace the future,

remember our purpose"

"So what if it swirls

around a dozen times"

"I accept this"

"I'll go with you"

Yeah.

I made it as the Band Four drummer.

You're only the drum boy.

Darn!

As long as I keep playing

as the Band Four drum boy,

I'll soon become

the Band Four drummer.

But...

Cat decided not to go international.

She won't attend the music festival.

She wants to stay at home,

to remember

the most important things

with music.

You can open a bar there.

It suits you.

I'd rather open

a Hong Kong style cafe.

I can make my own milk tea

to my own taste.

How are you all?

Welcome to the final night

at the Fringe Bar.

Right.

Let's cheer and applaud...

Welcome! Band Four!

First, thank you for your applause,

although this evening is

"The Final Gig" on this stage,

tonight is Band Four's

first stop on our "Remember Tour".

We've invited many of our friends,

many fine musicians to join us.

Let's give them a round of applause.

I hope that from now on

every time you hear this song,

you'll remember this place.

Starting tomorrow,

wherever we go,

wherever we play,

that's our stage. Good?

Yes!

"This beloved place,

every inch filled with memories"

"Vibrant and peaceful nights"

"have left countless trails"

"Your image fills my eyes"

"and etches into my memory"

"We're here, who knows

how long our song will play"

"As thoughts stall,"

"memory can only fade"

"Melodies carry meaning"

"Songs pay tribute"

"Inside my mind there'll be a place"

"with a key"

"to the depths of our hearts"

"Even when memories are lost"

"I won't forget you, regardless"

"Even when rhythm is lost,

harmonies linger on"

"traversing every inch of the road"

"Every coastline, every daybreak"

"Even for a tiny speck in the crowd"

"Every second is wonderful,

I will treasure today"

"My love for you grows,

shining like the sun and the moon"

"Neon lights are vibrant,

Nathan Road is splendid"

"Sunrise in

the northern territories"

"Midnight in the bustling city"

"Cherish every morning,

savour every tune"

"Smiling wherever you go"

"is profound wisdom"

"Even when memories are lost"

"I won't forget you, regardless"

"Even when rhythm is lost,

harmonies linger on"

"traversing every inch of the road"

"Neon lights are vibrant,

Nathan Road is splendid"

"Sunrise in

the northern territories"

"Midnight in the bustling city"

"Cherish every morning,

savour every tune"

"Smiling wherever you go"

"is profound wisdom"

She'll forget

how to count 1, 2, 3, 4,

forget Auntie,

forget Grandpa,

then forget me.

In the end,

she may even forget herself.

But don't worry.

We'll help her remember.

This stage is world-class.

If I stop,

you keep going.

I'll follow the music

and catch up.

How many people are out there?

Count the lights.

1, 2, 3, 4.

"According to legend"

"we push away those we love most"

"casting them aside. Why is that?"

"Myriad memories recount"

"moments when I suffocate from pain"

"moments when

I'm as docile as a lamb"

"I applaud even when I'm sad"

"I grew up under scorching sun

and teeming rain"

"Though in despair,

I see a silver lining"

"Awakened from my dream,

I see Heaven and Earth"

"Live life to the fullest"

"Ever meeting and parting,

should I leave or stay?"

"We'll reunite under a different

evening sky, we'll take root"

"We won't waste away"

"Strum the guitar in praise

of sorrow and farewell"

"Look forward to the day

of our reunion elsewhere"

"Enjoy some warm tea"

"I hope it cleanses"

"Will you also remember?"

"Have you see those birds?"

"Immigrating from

the north in winter"

"Never too far away"

"Even with this freezing weather"

"Someday it will return home"

"Please do not forget"

"Someday you shall have no fear"

"It's just a memory"

"that makes you stronger than ever"