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Lucky Star (2024)

Thanksgiving & Drama Movie Collection.
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Lucky Star (2024)

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[phone call ringing]

[Darren] Hey, Lucky.

[Lucky] How's it going?

[Darren] Uh, just at work.

What's going on with you?

[Lucky] Well, I'm literally

parked on an overpass

with a f*cked alternator.

[Darren] Ugh.

That sucks.

I hate to ask, but could you

send me 500 bucks

for a tow truck,

like e-transfer?

Can't you use credit?

Yeah, it's maxed out.

[small sigh over phone]

Honestly, I wouldn't ask

if it wasn't a last resort.

I don't want

to bug Noel about it.

She'll freak out, you know?

I'll get you back on Monday

at practice.

You know I'm good for it.



I just need a thousand

on my debit card, please.



[laughing in triumph]

You are good.

Man...

More days like this.

More days like this...

[chuckling]

[exhaling]

Now, cool down, buddy.



[door closing]

You're late.

You're yelling.

Hmm? Hey, want an orange?

Yes, please. Hi, Dad.

Hello, sweetheart.

How was your day?

Good. How about yours?

Stay off that phone.

How was work?

Slow.

Oh, Grace, give me your plate.

Thank you.

Thanks, Mom.

Hey.

It's supposed to be 690.

Why the extra?

[whispering] Mom's present.

I thought we were

splitting her gift.

N-no, but it's fine,

it's fine, it's fine.

No, if that's what

we agreed on, that's all good.

No, if you can't

get it to me now,

you can get it to me later,

it's fine.

I got you.

What did the accountant say?

I'm gonna meet him tomorrow

after Jenny's practice.

Okay, just don't push it off.

I won't, I won't, I won't.

[clearing throat]

That looks great, hon.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Boop, boop.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Oh, you want to come

cuddle with Mom?

What are you studying?

Fluid pressure.

Sounds interesting.

I'm gonna fail this.

It's so hard.

You've got it.

Okay...

Dad is picking you up

from the dentist,

but I'll take you

to practice, okay?

Okay.

Oh, Jenny, your hat.

I don't need it.

-It's freezing.

-No, it's not.

It's not a fashion show.

Put it on.

[Grace] Hey, Mom,

can I get a ride?

[Noel] Aren't you studying?

No, no, I'm working till 8:00,

and then I have all night.

I was wondering

where that went.

Oh, did you want me

to switch it?

No, it looks good on you.

Just ask next time

you borrow it.

Okay. Yeah, sorry.

I hope you're not going

to pull an all-nighter.

[Grace] We'll see.

[Noel] Well, don't be a hero

to prove a point.

[Grace] What would that be?

[Noel] You're always complaining

you never have

enough time to study.

You know, Mom,

I think I've figured out

what works best for me

at this point.

Okay, okay.

I mean, look, if you think

you're prepared enough

to take on an extra shift,

that's great.

I just don't see

how that's realistic.

[Grace] Do you not need

any money this month?

[Noel] We would manage fine

if it meant more time

for you to study.

[Grace] Okay, who's

being realistic now?

[Jenny] I can get a job.

[Noel] Jenny!

I said no food

before the dentist.

Didn't I tell you?

Now your teeth are dirty.

[Jenny] Sorry.

[Noel] $4,000, Jenny,

that's what your braces cost.

So help me God

if you mess them up.

[shop door opening]

I've got a surprise for you.

["Phantom"

by Jae Sterling playing]

[chuckling]

No way. You fixed it.

How'd you do that?

I'm the best.

[chuckles in disbelief]

I only brought enough

for the other phones.

Don't worry about it.

I can give you a cut

when I sell it.

No, seriously,

don't worry about it.

Thanks.

Witness the passion

I might just

cop a Range Rover

How many fans

can I fit in the wagon

Before they ban 'em

I know some old dudes

they can't stand 'em

But real Gs love a champion

They like

a walkin' phantom

Getting copies

Selling pictures for memoirs

["U Don't Have 2 Go Alone"

by Baby Jey playing]

Finding everything okay?

["Well-Tempered Clavier"

by JS Bach playing]

I like this look on you.

It's very classic.

I agree. Looks good.

I'll have it done

by the weekend.

Perfect. Um, I'll pass

on the shirt, though.

Okay. No problem at all.

Oh, thank you.

You're welcome.

[door closing]



[traffic roaring past]

[lion dance drumming]



[dance instructor]

Let's go, let's go!

[Darren] So, this is

your gross income

for the past three years,

your capital loss,

your deductible.

[Lucky] Yeah, you can

skip over all that.

Do I still owe tax?

-Yes. 18K.

I gave you

all my receipts, guy.

Do you want to double-check

the bookkeeping?

It means you're making money.

It doesn't feel like it.

Well, that's because you paid

way too much for the shop,

and now you're overleveraged,

but we'll figure it out.

Look, if I hold out

a bit longer,

I can pay off the tax in one go.

Interest rates

are less than inflation.

-Dad, can we get a snack?

-It's already been three years.

What? No, later, later, later.

Adult business. Dads talking.

Good job, guys.

I'm telling you, okay?

You don't want

to delay it any longer,

or they'll get

the collection agency on you,

and you don't want them

asking about your capital.

I screen my calls--

I'm serious. Don't put it off.

I'll go to the bank with you.

The monthly repayment plan

is within your means.

Oh.

Thanks again.

I'd still be on that overpass

without you.

Yeah. Everything worked out?

Yeah, shouldn't break down

anytime soon.

Can we get the snack?

What did Mom pack you?

Only carrots.

Let's get fries.

-See you later.

-Okay.

You want fries?

-Sure.

-Okay, let's go.

["Joy to the World" playing]

I said no more treats

after practice.

You know she hates carrots.

She doesn't hate carrots.

She's manipulating you

to buy her treats.

I think you're giving her

a bit too much credit.

Last time, okay?

How was your day, babe?

Nothing special. You?

[phone vibrating]

I'll see you in bed later?

I wish she didn't take

that shift.

It's her exam.

If Grace says she's ready,

she's ready.

"Don't worry, babe,

I'll clean up when I'm back."

...the saviour reigns

Let me their songs employ

Hey, bud.

Hey, Dad.

How you feeling?

Fine.

What time's your exam?

8:00.

A.M.?

Yup.

Well, you should

go to bed early,

get some rest, take it easy.

Okay, thanks, Dad.

I'm serious.

Look, there's no pressure

from your mom and I, all right?

This is your last exam ever.

You just need to pass, right?

If I stay on the Dean's List,

I'll win a prize of $5,000.

-Okay, wow.

-Yeah.

What do you need

to stay on there?

I need to do well,

at least an A-.

So...

What did the accountant say?

Tax owing.

Is he legit?

Yeah, it's Darren. He's a CPA.

Okay, well, you can give me

his stuff,

and I'll take a look at it

and see if there's

any wiggle room.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

[toilet flushing]

[light clicks on]

[Grace snoring]

[whispering] Grace...

[Grace mumbling softly]

[whispering] Grace...

[moaning]

What time is it?

It's 4:30.

[sighing] Okay.

You should probably

go sleep in your bed.

Yeah.

Thank you. Good night.

Good night.

[Grace sighing]

[T.A.]

You have 30 minutes remaining.

How can I help?

Um, I have to go

to the bathroom.

I'll escort you

there and back, okay?

[toilet flushing]

[clattering]

[whispering] sh*t.

You okay?

Yup. Yeah.

[exhaling]

[groaning] Ugh!

Oh, my god, I can't do that.

Wow.

[boy] Whoo!

We're f*ck' done!

[laughing]

Whoo!

-Okay.

Now I really gotta go.

Bro, please, you gotta stay.

-No, no, no.

-You've gotta stay longer.

Please, please.

No, I'll meet up with you later.

Oh, no, where are you going?

I'll give you a ride.

No, it's okay, I'll text you.

Come on.

Okay, text me,

because we gotta celebrate.

Hi! Hi, hi, hi.

Hi, thank you so much

for coming.

Hi!

Hi. Oh, hello, Papa.

Hi.

Um, if they're more than

10 minutes away, we can start.

Um, just...

[call ringing]

I'm so sorry, sorry, sorry.

Hi, where are you?

[Noel] I blame your father.

Jenny, let's go!

How much longer

are you going to be?

Soon. Bye.

We're going to be

the last ones there.

[Lucky] Told you

today would be rushed.

[Noel]

So we shouldn't celebrate?

-[phone vibrating]

-Dad, your phone's ringing.

Give it to me. Here.

It's only

the last day of exams.

Do we even know she passed?

-I know she passed.

-My god, what's wrong with you?

Of course she did.

I was just kidding.

Hurry up! [door slams]

[car starts outside]

Hello, this message is for

Harold Lay Zhou "Lucky" Lee.

My name is Leah, and I'm from

the Tax Compliance team

at the Canada Revenue Agency,

ID number 295--

--I'm calling about

your outstanding

income tax payable

in excess of $15,000.

We've attempted to notify you,

but as you haven't responded

to our messages,

we've applied a lien

on your possessions,

and we've alerted

the authorities

about your noncompliance.

Please return this call.

My direct line is 613-157-1417.

[phone beeps]

[Noel] So late.

Jenny, we're so late.

I've got a work emergency.

I'll meet you there.

Dude, what did you do?

It's the building.

What's so serious that it

can't wait till tomorrow?

I'll tell you later.

I'll meet you there.

If you can't get there

by 6:00,

then don't bother showing up.

I will be there.



--hang up, or press pound

for more options--

[dialing number, call ringing]

Hi, just returning a call

about my taxes.

My name's Harold Lee.

Thank you for calling me back

so quickly, Mr. Lee.

Let me pull up your file.

Let's discuss your options

to resolve the tax owing

on your account.

I'm just running short

on time right now.

How long will this take?

Depending on what we're able

to accomplish,

we could be finished

within the half hour.

[sighing]

What are my options?

The first option

is that you make a full

lump-sum tax payment

to immediately

reconcile your account.

Isn't there, like,

an installment plan

or a monthly program

or something?

We have a monthly

payment program,

but the lien can only

be withdrawn

with a minimum upfront payment

of $10,000.

I can give you $5,000 right now

and then pay the rest this year.

That certainly is an option,

but I unfortunately

can't withdraw the lien

until $10,000 is paid off

on your tax owing.

I should mention

that your tax status

will affect your credit score

and international record.

We can be done

in the next half hour?



What the f*ck?

I need a loan of 10K.

I have a $4,500 deposit.

All right.

I'm just gonna need you

to fill out this form.

Signature on the back.

Thanks.

All right, sir,

you're all set.

The $10,000

is being transferred

to that account,

and the $5,500 loan

from our branch.

Great. You're sure that can be

processed right away?

Yeah, I'll do it immediately.

About how long?

Uh, 10-15 minutes?

Thank you.

[Leah]

Thank you for your patience.

I confirm

that we've received

your partial tax payment

of $10,000.

Do you have

any questions for me?

No. Thanks.

[speaking in Cantonese]

Mom.

Oh, hey, show Grandma

your line-dancing videos.

[family conversing

in Cantonese]

[Jenny] Hi, Dad.

Hi, hi.

[Noel]

Everything okay at the shop?

Nothing to worry about.

How did the exam go?

Well, I'm glad it's over.

[Lucky] Which means?

It went well.

[Noel] Hey, you don't

have to finish,

but have a little.

[Jenny] I'm full, to be honest.

Just a spoonful.

Mom, how many times

do I have to tell you?

[Lucky] Don't force it on her.

She said she's full.

It's really good.

Yeah, Mom,

I don't really like it either.

I only ordered

the red bean soup

because I thought you loved it.

[Lucky] What's the big deal?

Just pack it up.

Which one's got

the steamed chicken?

[Noel] You can heat

it up at home. We gotta go.

[Lucky] Sorry I'm so late.

It's fine.

I'm not even sure

why we're doing this.

Convocation isn't until spring.

Well, it's a big deal

for your mom.

She's really proud of you.

So am I, obviously.

Yeah, you don't

have to say that.

I am.

[Grace] Oh. Well,

can I get a ride downtown?

I can take a cab

if it's too far.

[Lucky] No problem.

A big party?

Maybe.

[speaking in Cantonese]

[Jenny] Can we go soon?

[Noel] As soon as you finish

the red bean soup.

[Grace] Here, have mine.

-[Jenny] I'm okay.

-[Grace] Num, num, num.

Hi! Lucky.

[speaking in Cantonese]

[groaning] Ah...

She ordered lobster and crab.

[she laughs]

Yeah.

Okay, put 500 on the card,

and then the rest

I'll pay you back

later this week, I promise.

Come on,

I always pay you back, always.



[Colt] So what about Thursday?

[Grace] I'm working.

[Colt] What's the deal?

You're working every day.

[Grace]

What about after Christmas?

[Colt] Well, the whole point

of "The Nutcracker"

is to go before Christmas.

[engine turns off]

Come on, I'm trying

to get you to have fun.

I had fun last night.

So did I. [chuckling]

I'm going to miss you.

You're going to land

in Bolivia

and fall in love with

some hostel yoga hottie

and forget all about me.

There's still time for you

to be that hostel yoga hottie.

I can't really afford

to take two months off

and backpack, you know?

I gotta start looking for work.

You should talk to my dad.

He'll hook you up.

Talk to him. Okay?

Okay, maybe.

[Colt chuckling]

You taste good.

[Grace laughing]

Oh, my god, you're so weird.

[Colt laughing]

Okay, thank you for the ride.

-Okay.

-Bye.

Bye.

Come to South America.

Come to Bolivia.

Bye.

[Colt] Text me.

[starting engine]

This is in great shape.

[Noel] So what do you think?

I saw a second-hand price

of 25K.

There is a store

near Southcentre

that'll take it.

25 is reasonable,

but to be safe, I'd say 20.

-Oh, that's great.

-Mm-hmm.

Oh, there's one more thing

to think about.

The serial number, right?

Yeah, it's probably

registered.

Engraving a new number

is not the hard part.

I'll have to think of something

that's definitely not

in the system.

That's going to take some time

to cross-reference.

You sure you can do it?

Of course.

I'm going to Mexico

for the holidays tomorrow,

so... come back after Christmas.

I'll get right on it.

[exhaling]

You never let me down.

Lucky ever get you

one of these?

He got me a Cartier choker

once,

but we sold it

for our down payment.

How are you two doing?

I'll find the photos.

It'll take some digging,

but, you know, it's not too late

to recover 'em.

I mean, it doesn't sound like

they're overwritten.

[chuckling]

Happy to take it on

if it means you're giving me

your customers. Right?

Okay, have a good one.

[call ringing]

[automated voice] You have

one unheard message.

[line beeps]

[man] Hello, this message

is for Harold Lay Zhou Lee.

My name is Thomas,

and I'm calling

from the Canada Revenue Agency

out of Gatineau.

My ID is 44592.

Would you please call back

to discuss your outstanding

income tax payable?

My direct line is 613-159-2256,

and I'm in the office

from 9:00 until 5:00 eastern.

Thank you.

[call ringing]

Hello, Thomas speaking.

Hi.

You, uh, just called me

about my taxes.

Can you please

give me your name?

Harold Lee.

Ah, thanks for calling me back

so quickly.

I'd like to discuss the options

to reconcile your outstanding

income tax payable.

I don't mean to be rude,

but I thought we resolved

everything yesterday.

Our records show

that this is our first time

contacting you by phone

about this issue.

Um...

can you give me

some more information, um,

so that I know that I'm talking

to the actual CRA?

Of course.

You can verify

my identification,

ID number, and phone number

on the Government of Canada's

website

under "scam prevention."

Uh, and how else

would you be different

from a scam?

The CRA will never use

aggressive language

or threaten police action,

and will always

send a letter by post

before we pursue

any mandatory debt repayments

like liens

or the repossession

of property.

And in the case

that someone was scammed,

would that person be forgiven

for their taxes?

Unfortunately,

the government cannot

null taxes

that were incorrectly paid

to a scammer,

but if you believe

that you were

the victim of a scam,

I can forward you

to Service Canada--

No, no, I'm good.

Um, can I call you back?

Of course.

I'm available

until 5:00 p.m. eastern.



Hello? Hey! Is anyone here?

Hey, man.

Remember me?

I was here last night.

Look, I need you

to cancel my transfer.

I'm sorry, I can't--

Look, I don't care

if there's a penalty.

I just need you to cancel it,

please.

I'm sorry, I can't.

I've--

The transfer's gone through.

I was literally here

last night.

I gave you cash.

It's still f*cking here, dude.

Look, if you don't leave,

I'm going to call the police.

Piece of sh*t.

Are you f*cking kidding me?

Dude, what you guys do here

makes me f*cking sick!

f*ck you, you f*ck.

Bye. Have a good day.

f*ck you!



[clerk, distant] Can I

help you find anything specific?

[Lucky, distant] Is Grace here?

[clerk] I believe

she is just up there.

Thanks.

[whistling]



Hey...

What are--

What are you doing here?

[whispering] We need to talk.

Is everything okay?

[whispering] I need some cash.

[Grace scoffing]

Yeah, yeah,

I'll send that to you later.

No, no, no,

I can't do an e-transfer.

I need cash.

I'm not doing this now.

I wouldn't ask

if it wasn't an emergency.

Oh, my god, Dad,

it's super weird

that you're here.

You need to leave.

Gigi...

My god, Dad, leave.

Hey, can we talk, please, Gigi?

Please?

God, I can't believe you're

doing this to me right now.

I'm sorry.

Do you want me to get fired?

You think I want to be here?

It's not a big deal.

It's a super big deal.

Dad, you're in my store.

[Lucky] Sorry.

-[sighing] Fine.

-Thank you, Gigi. I love you.

Thank you.

I'll pay you back

tomorrow, okay?

[muttering] Whatever.

Oh, my god, Dad!

Dad, get out of here!

Do you want me

to call security

to grab that guy?

No, that's fine.

It's just my dad.

Oh, really?

Are you okay?

What?

Nothing.

["Wholesomely Made" by

Samantha Savage Smith playing]

All skies

All skies start to fade

I want to feel bad

for people who get scammed,

but come on, give me a break.

If you fall

for something like that,

you have a reason

to think you're in trouble.

You set me up?

What are you talking about?

Just asking.

Are you asking if I leaked

your information to scammers

so they'd call you?

Dude, come on.

I'm a little offended.

I know, I know.

Look, you didn't

fall for it, right?

So no big deal.

Yeah, no, no, I hung up.

Just take it as a sign

that we should go to the bank.

Yeah. No, you're-

you're right.

I'll think about it.

How was class?

I hate Chinese school.

-Yikes.

-Later.

"Hate's" a strong word.

I already go

to regular school,

and then I come here.

Yeah, but you love learning.

[Jenny]

I'm not learning anything.

[Lucky] Where's your jacket?

[Jenny] In the car.

[Lucky] So, Bruce Lee

used to be a line dancer.

Did you know that Bruce Lee

was a--was a ballroom dancer?

No.

Do you know Bruce Lee is?

-No.

-Come on!

-Hi.

-Hi.

Hey, can you go to your room?

I've gotta talk to your dad.

[Jenny] Okay.

[Lucky] Uh-oh.

What's up?

[Noel] Where's your wallet?

f*ck.

[chuckling] If you need cash,

you can just ask.

You don't have to make

a big performance out of it.

You maxed out

the credit card again?

[exhaling] Oh...

How did you pay

for the groceries?

I had to ask the cashier

to spell out the total for me,

and I was so anxious

I couldn't tell if I had

enough cash on me,

and I had to remove items,

and there was this big line.

"Eight-five dollars,

two-five cents."

Everyone thought I was stupid.

That's brutal.

I'm-I'm sorry, babe.

Look, it was for Grace's dinner.

I didn't think it would max out.

Look, I'll make it--

I'll pay it off right now.

Have you paid the mortgage?

Come on,

are we going to do this?

Have you paid the mortgage?

Yes.

-Car?

-Yes.

-Internet?

-Yes.

Gas? Electricity?

-Insurance?

-Yes. Yes.

-Line of credit?

-Yes.

Yes...

What, you're perfect

this month?

Show me the screenshots.

[chuckling]

Leave me a couple of those

for gas, please?

-[Noel] Is that all right?

-[Lucky] Yeah, thanks.

What are you going to do

with the rest of that?

None of your business.

You got a boyfriend

or something?

[chuckling] Haven't you

insulted me enough today?

Come on.

Are you staying for dinner?

[Lucky] I've got leftovers

at the shop.

I've got some big orders

I gotta push through.

See you in a bit.

[sighing] Yeah.

[door opening and closing]

[tap running]



[car alarm chirping]

[locked door rattling]

[sighing]

[call ringing]

Hey, man, how's it going?



[engine revving]

Lucky...

Hey, man.

Have a seat.

The old spot.

Yeah. Boys, this is Lucky.



Oh...

Let me get, uh, two... two five.



My deal?

Hey, do you know

when Dad's coming home?

Do I look like

your father's secretary?

[Toon] You did well.

Well, I was getting

good cards, man.

So, how's the fam?

Driving me crazy.

They want cell phones, laptops,

the whole f*cking Apple store.

I can't stand Christmas.

You should come see me.

I can get you a deal

on all that stuff

for, like, half the price.

What's your connection?

I'm still tight

with Maggie's dad.

He's got this hookup where

I buy product off him

that's been damaged in transit.

I fix it up.

Usually it's only cosmetic.

I always thought Maggie

should have gone pro.

She was a shark.

I wonder

what would've happened

if she came to Vegas with us.

Cards would've been the same,

even if you two

were still together.

Still would have beat

Johnny Moss.

You would have!

That was insane.

I made 10 grand

when you did that.

Still haunts me,

that last hand.

When you went

out of the tournament?

Yeah. It's the only time

I've lost king queen suited

was in that game.

The only time?

Seriously, the only time.

[Toon] I remember being pissed

you didn't win the whole thing,

but we broke even.

Would have been

a long car ride home

if I completely lost it.

It was still

a f*cking long 20-hour drive.

My back was wrecked!

What are you talking about?

Noel drove

most of the way home.

So, what should I say

the next time I see

your lovely wife?

Noel? You see her?

[Toon] She said you quit cards.

Took a break.

So, what should I say?

[Lucky laughs] Tell her

she looks like

she lost some weight.

I like you, Lucky.

That's why I'm going

to be honest with you.

I don't care

how you bankroll yourself

or what you tell your wife,

but if you're here

to ask me for money,

the answer's no.

I wasn't going to.

Good, because when you call me,

it's usually

to ask for something,

and the last time

you owed me money,

I had to send a guy

to your place.

I really hated doing that.

[door opening]

Yeah.

[door closing]

Well, I'll come by your store,

see what you have.

Sounds good.

Hey, leave the door open.

'Kay.

[car engine running]

[shuts off engine]

[door opening]

Dad?

[Lucky] Go back inside.

What are you doing?

Dad, it's cold.

[Lucky] I know, hold on.

Give me a hug.

[Jenny] Why?

Okay, go.

It's cold, it's cold.

Remember

our first trip to Vegas,

when we drove down with Toon?

[Noel] What about it?

I was just thinking about

driving down there

for that tournament

and everything.

We were so f*cking young.

[chuckling softly]

I was Grace's age.

The same age I got pregnant.

You got pregnant on that trip?

In Vegas?

[laughing]

No.

Why is that so funny?

Because it was

a terrible trip.

You played at that tournament

for, like, 24 hours straight,

which, I'm sorry,

was boring for me.

Then you and Toon

got blackout drunk

right after that,

and you were too hung over

to do anything fun,

so 100%

we didn't have sex that trip,

you were so out of it.

[laughing] Right...

[sighing]

Speaking of.

I'm impressed

this is your first of the year.

Yeah, I'm gonna fight this.

There's no sign that says

it's a school zone there.

[Noel] I trust

you'll take care of it.

[dismissively] Okay, Mom.

Well, one of us

has to be a parent,

so please don't ask Grace

to help you with this.

Stop talking to me

like I'm stupid.

Yes, you can trust me

to pay for my own

f*cking speeding ticket.

Put yourself in my shoes.

It's a little hard to leave you

in control of our finances

after everything,

all things considered.

Why are you always

hanging that over my head?

Maybe you wouldn't

worry so much

if you could use

a f*cking calculator.

You should be

ashamed of yourself.

She's your daughter.

[Lucky] Ashamed?

She has a degree.

At least she's educated.

f*ck you, Lucky.

I'm not a fool, Lucky.

I know you're not

fixing iPhones all night.

Are you cheating on me?

For all I know,

you're gambling again.

I wouldn't do that to you.

[Noel] Is there anything

you want to tell me?

Anything.

I'm not cheating on you.

Get your f*cking hands off me.

Dad, can we go here today?

[Lucky sighs] What's that?

Oh, hon, I'd love to,

but... no.

I know you want to.

You know your mom's

allergic to dogs.

Dad, puppies

are the cutest present, though.

Not as cute as you.

[Grace] Hey.

-Hey.

-No, hey, what--

What was the emergency

yesterday?

Sorry?

Yesterday.

The money you needed.

Look, I'll, uh,

I'll take a shower,

and then I'll give you back

what you gave me, okay?

And everything else?

What do you mean?

We'll talk about this

later, okay?

Come on, Dad,

you can't keep doing this.

I-I have to go

to the bathroom.

Excuse me.

We'll talk about it later.

-Dad!

[Lucky] Okay, thank you.

[whispering]

What's the matter with Dad?

Nothing. Everything's fine.

Really?

Did you hear them

fighting this morning?

Yeah.

Yeah, I'm sorry.

[Jenny] What can I do to help?

[Grace]

You could help me pick out

what I'm going to wear to work?

-[Jenny] Okay.

-[Grace] Okay.

[Lucky turning on water]

What's the deal

with the warranty?

Bring it back to me,

and I'll make sure

you can see

an official service provider.

And the two phones?

You sell phone cases?

No, I just do hardware.

Damn kids will probably want

to choose their own anyways.

[Lucky] Yeah, right?

I had a great time at your game

the other night.

Thanks again.

Yeah, it was like old times.

You remember Chris White?

Does he still have a game?

He actually

passed away a year ago.

Heart attack.

sh*t, that's terrible.

Yeah, left behind

a wife and two kids.

Been out of it for a while.

Do you know of any other, uh,

big-money games?

What sort of bankroll

are we talking?

A couple thousand.

Do you really need

to get back into this?

I've been on a roll, man.

Look, I can give you a cut

for making the introduction.

I know a game.

You'd probably clean up

if you play like last night.

Buy-in, 10,000.

Where is it?

-Are you good for it, though?

-Yeah, I'm good.

Because this guy

can be a hard-a*s.

You'd have to keep

your sh*t tight.

Won't be a problem.

All right.

I want a 25% cut,

since I'm putting myself

on the line for you.

[Lucky] All good with me.

Cool. I'll see what I can do.

Later, Lucky.

Thanks, man.

[knocking]

Oh!

Hey, Dave.

Sorry,

I didn't hear you come in.

[Dave] I didn't mean

to scare you.

Uh, are you here

for your pants?

Did I mess up the day?

No, no, no,

that's not why I'm here.

Um...

[chuckles awkwardly]

Actually, I feel

a little sheepish asking this,

but, um,

have, uh, you

or anyone in the store

found a watch, by chance?

-A watch?

-Yeah.

I have not seen anything

or heard anyone

talking about one.

Yeah, I have a photo.

It's beautiful.

It was a gift from my wife.

You can imagine

how much trouble I'll be in

if she finds out I lost it.

Of course.

Have you filed a report yet?

Uh, no.

Let me help you do that.

Oh, great.

Just right this way.

Just to the right.

Great. Uh... It's Grace?

Yes!

And your other daughter's

name is, um...

[snapping fingers]

Jenny, right? The dancer.

-Yes!

-Ah.

She has a lot of pre-teen

attitude at the moment.

Well, congratulations to Grace.

You know, if she's looking

for some advice

on breaking into the industry,

tell her she can call me.

That is so kind of you.

Oh, I mean it, Noel.

I'm happy to help out if I can.

-Thank you.

-Yeah.

I'll tell her.

[Dave] Great.

Okay, today's date.

Uh...

Well, thank you.

Yeah, you're really welcome.

We'll keep an eye out for it.

Okay, I'll see you when

I pick up those pants, Noel.

Sounds good.

And give my best to Grace again.

Thank you.

[muttering] f*ck me...

[sighing]

[elder man] I always thought

she was the prettiest

of Jack Chan's daughters.

It's a shame

she has to work with her hands.

We're trying our best.

"Trying"? "Trying..."

Is that why you came to see me?

I'd like to ask you

for a loan of $30,000.

[speaking in Cantonese]

15,000.

Could I get

some of the loan today?

I'll have the rest for you

on Monday.

What was the name

of your store again?

It won't come to that.

I'm going to pay you back

right away.

Of course you are.

[Grace] Hey, do you want a tea?

I'd love a tea.

I'll have

whatever you're having.

Is Jenny in her room?

I think so.

Hey, has your father asked you

for any money lately?

Nope.

You can be honest with me.

One of my clients

wants to take you for coffee.

He wants to help find you a job.

Hey, what's wrong?

[sighing]

Do my grades even matter?

Of course they do.

You need them

to get a good job,

and then you've gotta

do the work to keep it.

You can do that, right?

[truck engine rumbling]

Whoa! Whoa! Stop!

[shouting] Whoa!

Stop, hey!

Come on,

are you f*cking kidding me?

[impound lot attendant]

Another 2,057.

[Lucky] Excuse me?

[attendant] You've gotta pay for

all the outstanding tickets

attached to the license

to get your car back.

-[sighing]

-That's why your car was towed.

That's insane.

Are you--

Are you kidding me?

It's not my decision, sir.

It's the city's way

of negotiating.

Otherwise,

nobody'd pay their tickets.

So, comes to $2,516.85.

We take cash or credit.

[engine turns off]

[phone call ringing]

[Darren] Hey, what's up?

I'm going to cut

straight to the chase

and say the bad news.

I'm down at the impound.

[tightly] Bummer.

Yeah, and I need $2,600 cash.

[wearily] Okay... why?

They got this law

where you gotta pay

your tickets off

before you can

get your car back.

2,600?

Yeah. Afraid so.

That's a lot of tickets.

I'd put it on my credit card,

but it's maxed out,

which is why I'm calling you.

I want to help you,

but I think it's best

if you figure this one out

on your own.

On my own?

Dude, don't act like this

with me, okay?

I-I need help,

and I'm calling you.

I can't just give you

2,600 in cash.

You know why.

Look, Darren,

I've been there for you, man.

Okay? I've been there for you

when you hit rock bottom,

when you relapsed,

when you-- when you needed

someone to bail you out.

I've been there for you

every single time you called,

every time,

and I need you now, man.

I need you down at the lot.

[Darren, angrily]

You happy now?

I'm sorry.

Let's just get this over with.

Look, here-here-

here's the list of my tickets

and the total.

[sighing]

Look, I believe you, but...

dude, what is going on with you?

I'm just having

a run of bad luck.

This isn't a run of bad luck.

It's you!

I can't keep

bailing you out like this.

It's crazy.

We're not in our 20s anymore!

Just fix your car,

read the parking signs!

Okay. Okay.

Are you gambling again?

[Lucky] No.

-Don't lie to me.

-No, no, no,

but I-I need money.

Look, we can go to the bank,

get your taxes sorted.

And then what?

And then I'm magically

going to have money?

I mean, I'm not

a professional like you, bud.

Come on.

Should I take

another minimum-wage job?

Look, if you need a job,

I can make some calls.

There's gotta be

a better way, man.

I can't keep living like this.

[car door slamming nearby]

[car engine starting]

Pay your tickets.

Let's talk about this

when I have more time.

Okay.

[quietly] Thank you.

Is that your car?

No, they-- they got--

they've got my keys inside, man!

-No, they don't!

-Yeah, yeah, yeah, they do!

[Darren] Come on!

[Lucky] I'm sorry!

[Darren] You're gambling again!

[Lucky] No!

Lucky, give me my money back!

[Lucky] I'm sorry!



[starting engine]

[Darren] I can help you!

[tires screeching]



[Grace] It's not that bad.

It's more just embarrassing.

[Calista] You make it sound

like this happens a lot.

[Grace] Well, not as public

as yesterday.

[Calista] Having your dad

ask you for money anywhere

is embarrassing and awkward

for anyone.

How's your dad?

How's that going?

Okay, hey, at least you're

still talking to yours.

This is

an old friend of mine, Lucky.

-Hey.

-How's it going, man?

So, were your parents hippies?

He doesn't give off

that vibe, does he?

How many Luckys do you think

I've met before?

Lucky's just what I go by.

I haven't gone by my real name

since I was a kid.

[Toon] It's Harold, right?

Unfortunately.

Harold's my dad's name.

You like him?

I hate him.

[Toon] Lucky got his name

because he's an amazing gambler.

Grandma says

there's no good gamblers,

just bad losers and luck.

[Colin] You're not a bad loser?

I'm lucky.

So, you want to play

at my game?

Yeah, sounds good, man.

Well, I like Toon,

so if he's repping you,

you're good to go.

Buy-in's 10,000,

and check your cell phone

with me at the door--

-Hey!

-...but the rest

is pretty straightforward.

[Calista] We're back.

[Toon] All right,

what are we celebrating?

We don't need a reason

to have a good time.

You know Grace's dad?

Hi, Dad.

[Colin] We just met.

Hi.

Oh, my god, it's so cool

that you're here.

Oh, this is awesome.

You look way too young

to be her dad.

I know.

He's got really good genes.

No Botox necessary.

Grace, I didn't recognize you.

Last time I saw you,

you were a baby.

Yes, yes, and running around

naked or something.

Is she single?

Really?

[Colin]

So we'll see you tomorrow?

Yeah, probably.

[clearing throat]

You wanted to meet me

to tell me that you might play?

No, I'll be there.

I'll be there, yeah.

So we'll see you

tomorrow, then.

[Grace] Dad, drink.

And cheers!

Cheers.

[Lucky] Thanks, man.

Let's go.

Um, it's still early.

I can find my own way home.

Grace, I don't want

to make a scene.

Let's go, okay?

Okay. Bye.

Colin.

[Calista] Bye...

Bye, babe.

[Grace] Really?

You can tell?

[Lucky]

Your pupils are massive.

I can see the light reflecting

off the back of your eyes.

Oh.

[laughing]

Don't tell me

you've never taken M before.

I used to do that sh*t

with my friends,

not with skids like that.

Skids? Oh, my god, what?

How do you know those people?

They're my friends.

Your friends? No,

I've met your friends before.

That's a lot of people to know.

I don't think

you know me that well.

I don't want you to ever

hang out with them again.

[chuckling] Oh, my god, relax.

It's f*cking dangerous!

If it's so dangerous,

then why were you there?

It's none of your business.

Dad, are you gambling again?

I won't tell Mom.

Yeah.

How much do you need?

30,000.

Ah.

[exhaling]

Okay.

Um...

I will give you my savings,

and then we can go to the bank

and figure the rest out.

No. No, I'm not

taking your money.

Yes, you will.

No, I won't.

It's never stopped you before.

This is different.

Dad, you are always

asking me for money.

I...

That's 'cause I knew

you could handle it, okay?

A couple hundred bucks,

whatever.

This is different.

Your life...

is going to be different

from mine.

It's not going to be

held back by me anymore,

not like this.

Not like this.

I'm taking over.

No.

Yes.

If I don't,

then Mom will find out.

It's lucky

we found each other tonight.

I am not taking your money.

[sighing]

If it makes you feel better

to say that, then okay,

but promise me

you're not going to gamble

anymore.

Promise me.

[sewing machine whirring]

[sewing machine whirring]

[sewing machine whirring]

[sewing machine whirring]

[front door

opening and closing]



[Lucky whispering] Dear God...

please help me with this money.

Please.

For my family, not even for me.

For my family.

And I promise no more...

no more f*cking around,

no more... lying.

I'll be good.

I'll...

Please.

[crying]

Please...

[exhales]

f*ck.

[car lock chirping]

-Hey.

-Hey, good to see you.

Thanks.

[Colin exhaling]

Cash.

All right.

Can I get your cell phone?

-Yeah.

Thank you.

All right.

So, drinks are in the fridge,

and you're over at that table

over there, seat three.

You have any questions for me?

I will let you know if I do.

[Colin] Good luck.

[phone ringing]

[phone continuing to ring]

[call ringing]

[call disconnects]

[sighing]

[sighing]

And I thought you were

chasing the river.



What's with the face?

I folded.

Hey, man.

How'd you do?

Feeling good.

Ready to head home.

Sure thing.

Let's see what you got.

17,400.

[case snapping open]

-This one, right?

-Yeah.



[engine running]

[engine shuts off]

[sighing wearily]

[sewing machine whirring]

[sewing machine whirring]

Where were you?

At work.

Please be honest with me.

[Lucky] I was.

I know you weren't there.

What else

are you hiding from me?

When did you take that?

Who gave this to you?

I'm not keeping it.

So you're seeing someone?

Of course not.

Then how did you get this?

You can't afford this--

It's none of your business.

Do you know

how much this is worth?

I'm giving it back.

I'm not keeping it.

Were you

gonna tell me about it?

What were you going

to do with it?

Are you gambling again?

[chuckles shortly]

Yeah.

You are.

Get the f*ck out of here.

[panting]

I never want to see you again.

I am done.

[front door slamming]

[doors open and close]

[door closing]

[door opening]

-Lucky?

[Grace] Hey.

Oh.

He's going to come back.

He always does.

I don't know.

Mom, you don't have

to stay with him for us.

I'm so sorry.

You shouldn't have

to deal with this.

[engine speeding]



[engine idling]

[tapping on calculator]

[tries turning locked doorknob]

[knocking softly]

[floorboards creaking underfoot]

[exhaling]



[bustling with activity]



[lion dance drumming]

Kiddo, let's go.



[Dave] I really shouldn't

be so careless.

[Noel] Oh, I wanted

to double check.

Um, may I have my daughter

reach out to you for a coffee?

Certainly. You have my card.

I do.

Bye now.

Bye.

Colt, would you please?

-Yeah, yeah.

-Thank you.

Get in the middle,

get in the middle.

Okay.

All right,

you guys say cheese.

Cheese.

Cheese, everybody.

Cheese.

Cheese...

Cheese.

[Colt] Like-- like there?

-Yup.

-Mm-hmm?

Sure, and then

you put this one there.

[Colt] Okay.

Okay, yeah.

Now just give it a go.

[Colt] All right.

-Hey!

-Right?

[Colt] She's not even watching.

What do you think?

-[Colt laughing]

-Oh, Jenny.

He learned that for you.

[Colt] I'm doing this for you.

It's a love-hate thing.

She--she really wants

to be your bestie.

That's how she tries

to get to know you.

-It's a test.

-[laughing]

-Oh, h*, h*, h*, h*.

-Oh, if looks could k*ll.

Wow.

Are we doing

a staring contest?

A staring contest? Yeah?

[Colt] Give me one sec,

I'll be right back.

All right.

[Colt] I'm just going

to excuse myself.

[quietly] Hey,

I'd just like to pay

for the bill at that table.

Yeah.

Just on credit.

Awesome, thank you.

Hey.

No, I-- I got it.

Okay, yeah.

All right.

[Colt laughing]

Had to try.

You didn't have to do that.

Yes, I did.

He was just trying

to make a good impression.

Well, you can tell him

as long as I'm around,

I pay for the family meals.

Do you need money?

Just let me pay for lunch

in peace, okay?

Okay.

You know, I always thought

it was kind of silly

to wear the cap and the gown,

but it's actually kind of nice.

Yeah, it was--

It was nice for me too.

Yeah.

Hey, guys.

What are you talking about?

We're talking about you.

How fun.

What's going on now?

Colt wants to go get candy

before we leave.

Colt does.

[Colt] Yeah, I want to.

[Grace] Just going to throw him

under the bus?

[Jenny laughing] Yeah.

Okay, well, meet me at the car.

Okay.

Thanks for supper, Mr. Lee.

Call me Lucky.

Mr. Lee's too much.

Yeah, okay.

-Thanks again.

-Bye, Dad.

Bye. I love you.

I love you too.

Okay. Bye, Dad. Love you.

Bye.

-[Colt] So, sour candy?

-[Jenny] Yeah.

What do you think of him?

Hmm, hoping he'll grow on me.

[Lucky laughs]

How's everything going?

You okay for money?

[Noel] No, no, no,

we'll be fine.

You? Do you need money?

I'm good.

I can take Jenny next weekend.

Okay, you can

pick her up Saturday,

and then drop her

in the evening.

She could stay the night.

I just got a pull-out.

Um, I think I'd prefer

for her to spend

her evenings with me

for the time being.

Sorry.

How about coffee? Me and you.

We can go

when Jenny's in Chinese school.

You look good, Lucky.

So how about coffee?

Does that work, or what?

I'll check my calendar.

You coming?

I'm parked over there.

Ah.

Hey, Grace said

that you're selling your car.

Has that happened?

Yeah, there's a few guys

coming to check it out

this weekend.

Wow... end of an era.

Hey...

It's going to be okay.

I'll see you next week.

[sighing]

[sighing]

[groaning softly]

[starting engine]