Sway (2014)

[bunniefuu]

[Sway]

[Paris]

Jack, it's Arthur.

Hello, I'm at Orly.

How did you know we had a flight away?

From Shanghai to Seoul,

it's a long flight.

In Hong Kong, a short boat
ride will get you to Macau.

Hey, Chung.

Yes, exactly.

No, I'm stuck at the airport now.

But for most of Europe,

my visa's validity is only
ninety days for every six months.

Hey, Alice.

Yes.

Is Dad home?

Results for the U.S. elections are in,

Barack Obama has won his second term
as president of the United States.

Facing a close election from
Republican challenger Mitt Romney,

President Obama secured
a victory despite public

dissatisfaction with
the struggling economy.

[November , ]
Four years.

That's how long I've been gone.

I think I can just stay
here until the visa expires.

That can definitely be dragged
on until you are a t*rror1st.

It sounds like a lot of trouble,

being so far away from home.

I don't have any way to help you.

Yes, it is.

I'd better go, Mom.

There's someone waiting to use the phone.

I will.

I will.

[Bangkok]

- One.
- One

- Two.
- Two.

- Three.
- Three.

You're going to get it.

You're going to get it.

Do you remember when we first met?

You'd just returned from America.

You smiled and flirted with me in English.

I asked you to dinner.

Did you know that, at that moment,

my heart stopped beating.

Really! It was great!

- Really?
- Really.

Did you know...

if I ordered food in Thai there,

they'd give me bigger portions.

Were you there for long?

I spent...

two years in New York and
a summer in Los Angeles.

To study English?

It's so hot here.

Which countries have you been to?

I've never been anywhere.

Oh?

Where else have you traveled?

Part of Europe,

Hong Kong... I stopped by
Tokyo before I came back.

Oh, did you even go to Japan?
I've always wanted to go there.

What was it like?

I don't know...

It was all right.

People there think we
still ride on elephants.

Really?

I didn't think that rumor was true.

I don't get it either.

I really want to go.

So why don't you?

I'm always caught up in things.

Besides, I don't have the money.

Actually, I still have work.

You know,

there's never a right time.

Trust me, if you want to go, just go.

So when are you going back to America?

How about next time I go,
I'll take you with me.

Really?

A pretty and single girl like you,

I can take you anywhere.

How could I not take you?

Thanks for taking me home.

Yes, it's my pleasure.

June?

Can I get your phone number?

What do you want it for?

Well...

I was going to have you
show me around Bangkok.

I've lived abroad for too long.

Did you think I was
asking you out on a date?

It sounded like it.

So if I was asking you out,

how would you answer?

- Good night.
- Good night.

[Los Angeles]

I'm worried she's not speaking Japanese.

That's not the case.

She speaks it very well.

She has Japanese school every weekend.

Yes, but when I tried talking to her,

she replied to me in English!

That's just how young people here are.

Here, they learn English first.

- Here.
- Oh, thanks.

There's more to eat if you're still hungry.

I'm stuffed, but thanks.

Did you have fun?

Yes.

I had fun.

I got the impression that
you'd rather stay home.

You're being diplomatic.

When Grandma asks you a question,

you have to answer in Japanese.

That's not hard to remember.

It's similar to English.

"Ke-mi-su-to-ri."

Be right up.

I wasn't sure when you'd be awake.

Will I see you at dinner tonight?

Vivian.

I didn't know who Vivian
was when we first met.

It turned out that she used
to be quite a famous actress.

Paris was her idea.

A chance to escape all
those unfamiliar faces...

So are you not going to
tell me what happened?

When?

I thought you had another
two weeks before returning.

We finished early.

That doesn't sound at all like Alvin.

He didn't have a choice.

Production ran out of money.

That does sound like Alvin.

Honestly, we were getting
tired of each other anyway.

You know how it is.

And you?

How was that article on Spain?

Oh, that.

They decided not to run it.

We were right in the
middle of Puerta del Sol.

We thought something terrible would happen,

but it was more like a
bunch of kids getting drunk.

Sounds boring. There's probably nothing
interesting to write about then.

No, I suppose that doesn't make
for a very dramatic article.

We'll wait until they're
rioting in the streets.

Hey, can you promise me something?

Don't work for Alvin again,

especially not only to be his translator.

I know you two are friends, but...

it's not a good idea.

Am I too controlling?

No, you're not.

So what are you going to do now?

Probably focus on writing...

If I can come up with something.

I think that sounds great.

She's right.

All this time,

what have I achieved?

You've been on quite a few trips this year.

Were you able to fall asleep on the planes?

It's weird.

I can't sleep during flights.

Why is that?

I don't know.

When I'm on a plane,

I probably have a lot on my mind.

Maybe it's stress.

Hey, I heard about this thing in Korea

where people sleep in coffins.

That's crazy.

In coffins?

When they first try it, they're afraid.

Some even cry.

But they've discovered that it's
a very good way to relieve stress.

I think it's because,

when you sleep in it,
you come to realize that

work, relationships or
family, anything really,

can't be taken with you.

And then...

there is peace.

I've missed you.

I talked to my cousin yesterday.

Do you remember her?

She left for the U.S. when you were a baby.

Yes.

You can go stay with her.

Give her a call before you leave

or I can ask her to call you.

Okay.

Now, what are you going to do about money?

Nine dead and one injured
in a bombing incident

on Ratchadamri Road.

The area has been recently occupied

by anti-government U.D.D. protesters

who were dispersed on May .

The bombing occured days
after special elections

resulted in a win for the
government candidate...

Is there anything else?

No, Mom. Everything is fine.

Then be careful when you go to work.

Hello.

P'June? There is a phone call from America. (T/N: P'
is used address someone older who you're close with)

Okay.

Afternoon, Eric?

I'm good, and how are you?

Well, yes.

Yes, I will go.

P'June?

I have left-over money.

Do you want to go for some drinks?

Next station... Sanam Pao Station.

- Oh, no.
- I love you.

And what is this?

This?

This is our future.

I had a friend in San Francisco make it.

This is...

composite fiberglass.

I'm going to start a
company that makes this.

They're using it in everything.

In cars and airplanes.

Composites?

I worked out the idea when I was overseas.

I have a buddy there who
also wants to invest.

I'm going to start small,

and then eventually, who knows?

I may have my own company.

When that happens,

we will go everywhere in the world.

Is that good?

Yes, it's amazing.

Hi, I'm meeting someone over here.

Okay, thanks.

We went to this family get-together,

birthday party for her
grandmother on her mother's side.

You know they're always asking to see her.

I bet.

Did you have fun?

They liked to fuss over me.

Well, they're trying to be nice.

It's not a bad thing.

They must be really glad
to know that you're around.

So Wyatt had to write a myth

about how the world began
for his English class.

And he made up this whole world...

Do you have any plans for tonight?

Yes, I have dinner with a client, remember?

Oh, yes. I forgot.

I will see you later in the week.

Oh. I'm sorry, I'm sorry.

I'm heading out.

Grace, do you remember Charlie?
She was at the wedding.

- Yes. Hi, Charlie.
- Hi.

Are you going to be back for dinner?

No, I'll get something outside.

- Hey.
- Hey.

Hey!

- Where did they meet again?
- Where else? The internet.

Who was that?

I'm home.

Welcome!

I'm trying to find an old sketchbook.

- Want help?
- How about making dinner?

I've been working outside all day...

Grace?

She's having dinner outside.

Hey, did you forget something
on the counter yesterday?

I don't believe so.

There was just a pile of junk and I
threw it away without even asking.

Well, goodbye to junk, I guess.

Charlie's in town. We went to have lunch.

We should have dinner together.

You know, Charlie started smoking again.

I guess I shouldn't really care, right?
I mean...

she can do whatever she wants.

Maybe she's stressed about work.

Oh, yes, probably...

She started really young, I remember?
High school...

"Mondaiji."

Problem child.

Yes, I know, right?

What do you think about that?

About smoking?

You should talk to her about it.

You seem upset.

- Am I cold?
- You are frozen.

Do you want to leave with me?

Where to?

Back to Hong Kong or we could try...
Beijing.

But I feel like being far
from home is a good excuse

not to share a house with my parents.

I can't stay.

My visa is going to expire.

I know.

How about London? You
were there for a while.

Do you want to leave with me?

Say "yes."

Lately, there's been a
lot I need to think about.

Give me a little more time, okay?

Grace Kelly!

Grace also quit the movies
when she was really popular.

Wow, I can't believe it's really her.

So what is Vivian up to these days?

She's a journalist.

On television?

No, newspaper articles. Mostly the ones
people don't pay much attention to.

Guess she's intent on staying
out of the limelight, right?

Did she ever say why she quit acting?

Have you ever watched her show?

No, we don't talk about her past.

We were all fans back then.

There was a TV series
named "High School Love."

My mother and I would bring
home tapes from the video store,

and we'd watch every
episode, one after another.

Here you go.

Do you have another card?

The machine says it's declined.

These things are such a hassle.

Sorry. I'll pay by cash instead.

Okay.

Okay, thanks.

There you are.

Hey.

Your mom called on Skype.

I didn't want to pick up.

I thought it might be weird.

But the computer kept ringing and ringing

so I figured it could be an emergency.

Did you talk to my mom?

You know, it was quite funny.

She thought you got robbed in London,

and wanted to transfer some money.

It made me so nervous that
I was almost convinced,

but I think she was very nice.

We talked for almost thirty minutes.

That's quite short for her.

She said she misses you.

Does Alvin have another assistant?

Yes, her name is Barbie.

Correct.

So Alvin's assistant listed here is Barbie,

and the production company is
taking care of her payroll,

but he was only contracted
for one assistant.

So as you can see, we're not
sure what to make of this either.

Did you discuss the
arrangement before hiring?

Regarding the announcement of the curfew

in different areas

and main traffic routes

in Bangkok...

This doesn't mean that the curfew

covers all areas of the city.

Only the areas for which it's necessary,

including some main traffic routes.

I'm home.

Hey, you left your keys in the door.

Are you sick?

Just a headache. I threw up earlier.

Oh, really?

Are you all right?

I'm close to death.

After my death, name a park after me.

Have you taken any medicine yet?

I talked to Mom earlier.

She said we could stay with her cousin.

Did she?

Maybe we should stay there instead.

Well...

how about we stay at my
friend's place first,

and then move in with your aunt?

That way...

we don't wear out our welcome.

I probably won't know anyone there.

There will be new friends.

You will make plenty of new friends.

Are you okay?

It's nothing.

Just a little headache.

Be careful, there's a flu
going around these days.

I was sick last weekend, too.

No...

I-I understand.

Well, it's not supposed to be that way.

No, no, no-

Then that's not right.

Yes.

No, right, you should-

Indeed, like I just said.

Yes, yes, yes.

Well, what do the clients say?

Ready to go?

Is everything okay?

Everything is fine.

Do you hear that?

Hear what?

Sounds like maybe something's
wrong with the tires.

It's the highway going out to Ayutthaya.

Yes...

Yes, that's fine.

Okay, thanks.

When you get close, just
give me a call, okay?

Okay, thanks.

They said the mechanic would be here
in thirty minutes or less than an hour.

What about the spare in the back?

Both on the left are flat.

Both?

What would you say...

to us moving?

Where to?

I don't know.

To some other country...

Why do you want to live abroad so badly?

I don't know that either.

Living here... It's tiring.

We don't have the money.

Our savings went into the company.

Suppose you could choose.

Where would you go?

France.

France?

Why France?

It's beautiful,

and I want to visit the Louvre.

And I can dress like Audrey Hepburn.

But Audrey Hepburn...

I think she's an American.

Then why do people there dress like Audrey?

Paris it is,

if you learn French.

Okay.

My dad would k*ll you.

Probably.

You're more helpful than usual.

Thanks.

Hey, wait! I made you guys lunch today.

It's just a couple of sandwiches.

Trying not to show any favorites.

Thanks.

Thanks, Amanda.

Dialogs, side four.

Beginning with the next dialog,
you take the part of the American.

When you hear the beat, say the
Japanese equivalent of the English

on the right side of the page.

I will leave around seven.

I will leave in another fifteen minutes.

What time will you arrive in Nikko?

I will arrive around : .

So there are these tours that come from China
with people looking to buy real estate.

Some of them want to invest their money,

and others want to have houses so they can
send their children to school in the US.

Well, somebody in the
office got the clever idea,

with the market so bad and all, that
we should look into these tours.

You could pick up Mandarin.

Right. Speaking of which,

how is your Japanese coming?

Sh♫t.

She is only learning the bad words.

They get the most mileage
in this household.

She should have signed up for
(a) class of (the) church.

Ah, I almost forgot.

I have a present.

It's from me.

Amanda had nothing to do with it.

Gee, that's nice, Dad.

I don't get it,

nicotine patches?

She told me you are smoking.

Why would you tell him I smoked?

[Convention center next exits]

Come here.

- Good night.
- Good night.

France has announced
yesterday evening that

it has begun military operations into
northern Mali. [January , ]

An appeal for military intervention was called
for by the Malian government [January , ]

After Islamist forces seized
the strategic town of Konna.

Early last year, al-Qaeda-linked
insurgents wrested

control for most of the
northern part of the country.

French President François
Hollande announced that

more than soldiers
have been deployed...

Do you need to answer that?

No, it's nothing important.

I didn't think you would call me back.

I was in a meeting, earlier.

I sent you an email. I just
wanted to see if you got it.

I haven't checked my email in a while.

I will check it now.

A client of mine found out
that I knew you very well.

Would you say that's accurate?

Were we close in the past?

It seems like every few
years someone has the notion

to bring you back into the spotlight.

Tell them I'm not interested
in acting anymore.

I think you should really
think about coming back.

To Beijing I mean...

You've been gone for such a long time.

Things have changed here–

I don't see the email.

The e-mail is from his designer.

It's a Japanese name.

There should also be an attachment.

Oh, I see it now.

[Amanda Mesner Ishihara]

I don't remember taking this photo.

We had to dig up some
old ones for the concept.

If you agree, they will have
to bring you into a studio.

Is the studio here in Paris?

I'm sure they've arranged it that way.

Would it be possible to
get an answer tonight?

I will have to tell him soon.

Sure.

It's agreed then.

Okay, bye bye.

Bye bye.

[Amanda Mesner Ishihara]

I had to step out.

I was feeling sick.

Yes.

Madame?

That gentleman over there
wanted to give you this.

Please tell him, "No, thank you."

Very well. Excuse me.

[Medicine]

[Kit Preg Test]

What if I changed my mind?

Why would you?

It's over here.

Well, what do you think?

Whose place is this?

Ai'Uan's. (T/N: Derogatory title used in front of a man's name or
when referring to men, but also with someone you're very closed to)

You've never met him.

He's a regular bachelor in Shanghai.

I asked if we could use this place.

Try going out on the balcony.

There's a nice breeze.

It's not as big as the other house but...

It's nice.

Is it?

It's been three days since PAD (People's Alliance
for Democracy) protesters have occupied the airport

to protest against the government

of current Prime Minister
Somchai Wongsawat,

who is suspected of business dealings

with ousted Primer Minister
Thaksin Shinawatra.

Prior to the occupation,

government leaders were given an ultimatum

by the PAD to step down by November
twenty-fifth. [November ]

Suvarnhabhumi Airport
has closed all services,

and both incoming and outgoing
flights have been delayed.

The occupation has
resulted in future flights

being grounded and postponed indefinitely.

Why did you marry me?

You are handsome,

and you promised to whisk me away.

I was so happy you weren't g*y.

You crack me up.

Or is it not true?

You don't give up.

No matter how desperate
things get, you stay.

So I stay.

[Step ]

Come here! Come here.

After her mother passed away,

she started doing really well in school.

Maybe that was just a passing phase.

She's just being a teenager.

I have to work late.

Can I pick her up?

I don't want her out with friends,

just because I'm not there.

Sure. It's not a problem.

Let us now turn our Bibles to...

Chapter , verses sixteen.

So... are you thinking of children?

I love Miss Watanabe.

Well, are you...

I haven't... haven't
really thought about it.

Not looking forward to it?

I, I'm not sure. I guess we... we haven't
had time to really talk about kids.

She would be a great
mommy, don't you think?

How are you, Watanabe-san?

Thank you for asking.

My husband has developed arthritis.

Can you believe it?

The doctor told us two days ago.

I cannot believe it.

I'm sorry to hear that.

Amanda, you should speak more Japanese.

Don't be shy! You practice,
or you never get better.

She started smoking.

When I found out,

we had a big argument.

She wants to be left alone.

And what do you think?

- Me?
- Sure.

I'm with Eric. She is a
little young to start.

And you think, maybe, she's no
longer listening to you guys?

More often than not, lately.

How come?

Sometimes I think

everything is about her mother.

Well, you are her parents,

and...

I think we can all agree
that with kids her age,

things require much more patience.

- Hey, Dad! Tracy is going to have a barbecue at her place.
- Oh...

Grace, come on here for a second.

I think it would be good
if we all prayed together.

What do you think?

We are here to thank you, Lord, for the love
that you've shown us during this troubled time.

And Eric, Grace, and I would like to thank
you for bringing Amanda to our family.

She's a strong, wonderful person,

and has shown tremendous support.
Please continue to look over them.

Bless.

- Amen.
- Amen.

Where did you go?

I just thought it would be less
stressful if I wasn't around.

- I can smell it on you.
- Oh, no, no, don't move. Don't move.

It's a terrible habit.

I don't do it because it is good.

Did it upset your parents?

They never found out.

Or maybe they pretended not to know.

They stopped trying to figure
it out as we were clever.

Do you love me?

Of course.

I'm pretty crazy about you.

- Hey.
- Hi.

Were you busy?

Not really.

Do you want to go home?

I don't feel like it.

Are you hungry?

Let's go.

I think there should be a drawback here.

What do you mean?

Well, he changes the past simply
by writing in the journal,

and he rescues people whenever
and wherever he wants.

This is too perfect, don't you think?

Then how about...

every time he uses this
journal, he loses a tooth?

The story ends with him
losing all his teeth.

Please don't.

That would be terrible.

But it's more romantic
than I thought it would be.

At first, I thought you would
write a science-fiction novel.

I was actually thinking something

like "Twilight Zone."

Can I read it again when you're finished?

Sure.

Whenever that happens...

Show it to me the moment
you've finished it.

Have you thought about
what I asked you before?

I've been rather busy lately.

I don't know.

I feel like you're
hoping I will just leave,

so that you don't have to answer.

Arthur.

I sometimes think you do
these things on purpose,

because you don't want to settle down.

Like that Cairo assignment last time...

Thank God they needed an Arabic speaker!

You later saw that video, didn't you?

The translator was beheaded.
What if that had been you?

Don't you think it's dangerous?

That was for work.

So? You know this could
happen yet you would still go.

A lot of people get scared of what
they see before they even do it.

But I'm not afraid, and I like my work.

That's not my point.

There's a good life in front
of you, but you don't see it.

Can we not argue here?

Who is arguing with you?

I have to get up early tomorrow.

I'm going to bed first.

Good night.

Good night.

Yes...

I was going to tell him tonight, Mom.

Yes, yes...

Okay, Mom.

Okay, Mom.

Next station...

So then your boyfriend is in Birmingham?

To study English...

Didn't I tell you?

Honestly, I want to go visit him,

even though he says there is nothing there.

Work here is dull,

and everyone seems to be leaving.

Even you.

So I'm finding a way to go.

There's plenty of chances for you.

Hey P', my life

is completely controlled by my parents,

including whatever I do
and when I can marry.

Watch.

Wait and see. When I get married,
it's still not going to end.

And also have kids.

I think that people with
a normal healthy life

aren't like this,

chasing one thing to the next.

People like us, if we love someone

and just let it be,

instead of always chasing after it,

that would drive you crazy.

Are you really not going to drink tonight?

I'm not really in the mood.

To be honest,

I don't really like my boyfriend anymore.

I just want an excuse to go somewhere.

That sounds quite bad, right?

I wish I had your enthusiasm.

What do you mean?

It's like you said.

Things aren't so simple.

It's like there are these hurdles

that won't let me pass.

I climb, but just as
I'm catching my breath,

another one comes.

You sound like you don't want to leave.

I used to be so certain
of everything he did.

Whatever he decided

or did,

I believed in him.

Doesn't that make sense?

But when I look at you,

everything is put together so well.

Anyway, whatever happens, I think

you will turn out okay.

They even have a Thai town there.

A Thai temple...

They even have a Thai newspaper.

Where are we talking about?

Los Angeles.

He said there are a lot
of immigrants there.

We can try getting a
visa as migrant workers.

For what kind of work?

Well, some farms hire for seasonal labor.

I'm not looking to become a farmhand.

You don't have to be. You...

You just pay them for the permit and go.

How can you trust these people?

What if they take our money and report us?

We are not the first to do this.

If they call the police,

they would get in trouble, too.

I can't believe you're serious about this.

Why not?

You went to college.

We both did.

Think about it. If we go,

what kind of work will we get?

We won't be able to come back.

What do you mean?

Because we don't have a green card.

If we're unable to stay there, we
will have to deal with the police.

Think about it! How long would it take
before we could even get a green card?

I don't know, either.

Maybe nine or ten years.

I walked around the school,
and I looked inside the gym.

She wasn't there, no. No...

No, I don't know where she is.

What?

Amanda was worried something
terrible happened to you.

You have to think of others.

You can't just say you forgot.

You forgot to mention
I thought she ran away.

I said you were worried.

You know, she thinks I'm crazy.

What is it?

It's nothing.

Right. It's not just
that she doesn't like me,

I think she really hates me.

Why would you say that?

Is indifference too much to ask?

I like this spot.

This very spot...

Good morning.

Is Eric there?

Oh, wait a second. "Wait a minute."

Just the... sh♫t!

Amanda? This is Kanako.

Hi, Kanako. "Good morning."

Oh! Your Japanese is so good now!

Is Eric teaching you?

A little bit (sukoshi).
And I'm learning on my own.

Is he there?

He is a work (shigoto desu).

Oh, that's too bad.

I was hoping to just catch him.

You know, Akemi had to learn Japanese, too.

Did you know that?

He never mentioned it. No.

It's true.

She had to learn because
when they first met

he couldn't speak a word of English.

Hey, Dad wants to know
if you've spoken to Mom.

To Mom?

Yeah, they got into a big fight
and this morning she was gone.

A bunch of clothes are missing, and she
took with her a couple of suitcases.

I think she left the country.

And, Arthur, they are getting divorced.

Very funny.

You seem to be okay with this.

I'm not. I have processed it.

So you think she is coming here?

I don't know. If she
does, then call the house.

Dad is upset and he wants to find her.

Oh, yeah, one more thing. I think
someone is pretending to be you online.

I know. I have already
changed my passwords.

Yeah, it was weird. You were saying that you
were in London, and you just got mugged.

And you needed me to wire you some money.

I heard.

It wasn't a spam either. I was actually
having a conversation with this guy.

Well, he didn't sound anything like you, but I
wasn't sure if you would be in London either.

You are kind of off the map these days.

Quite now...

Anyway, just call the house, okay?

Okay.

Bye.

It must have been difficult.

I was saying... Your parents...

Moving to another country
with two babies in tow...

It must have been difficult.

It was tough.

Why did they leave again?

Dad had a business that didn't pan out.

Mom said they put all their money into it.
So they left.

Oh, yes. I remember now.

I wanted to say–

It's just my alarm.

We're going to interview
a banker at HSBC later.

That sounds interesting.

He actually launders money
for drug lords and t*rrorists.

What were you going to say?

Nothing.

Aren't you in a hurry to
go back to the office?

It's all right. There's some time left.
Finish your thought.

I was just wondering...

how my mom survived for so long.

They... Only they could solve this problem.

What I mean is, you and
Alice were still young.

True.

Sometimes, I feel like they
were trapped by each other.

I think it's not being trapped,

but moving along the same trajectory.

I'm pregnant.

Hungry?

I'm pregnant.

Are you pregnant?

[Japanese passport]

Dad, your ride is here.

Okay.

Next time. I promise.

Are you going to see me off?

Will you help me set the table?

So I had the idea that maybe you and I could
do something tomorrow, a little activity.

What do you say?

Is it okay if I eat in my room?

Oh, yes, sure.

You have no idea how much
this was driving me nuts.

Okay.

You look just like her.

Everyone says that.

Except for the ears...
Those you got from your dad.

Is Grace not there?

I let her go out.

It's Kim's birthday.

She is going to be upset.

I have to miss Sunday.

I'll talk to her about it.

She and I can go on Sunday,
and then when you get back...

We will... take another trip?

I have to go.

- Please tell Grace I called.
- Of course.

Good night.

Good night.

Watch how my dad spoke to me.

Sh♫t! About that...

Your dad isn't going to
be back until Monday.

I'm sorry, Honey. I did try to
catch him this morning to tell you.

Anyway, I... I thought you
and I could still go together.

Grace? Honey, are you ready?

Grace? Open the door.

Okay...

I'm fine, thanks. Goodbye.

Goodbye.

Come here.

How are you?

Where are you going?

I'm thinking Milan.

What's in Milan?

Yes... Exciting...

Don't worry. I'm only here (for) one day,

and then I will get out of your hair.

When am I meeting your
girlfriend, this actress of yours?

She will meet us tonight at the restaurant.

She's not acting anymore.
Don't bring it up.

Why did you and Dad decide
to stay in the U.S.?

Why are you asking?

Are you trying to bring
your girlfriend there?

No. Just curious.

Is this for your book?

I'm not writing about you and Dad.

- So?
- Oh.

I think that it was Bush.

We were always checking the
news, and he granted amnesty.

I think that was very good.

That's right.

I remember now. It was Reagan.

That was it?

I later got a green card and
became a citizen with Alice.

But by then, you were too old

so you had to get it later with your Dad.

You know how we sent you to Taiwan.

That was Dad's idea.

I really didn't want to let you go.

Do you still remember we squeezed
into that tiny apartment?

The four of us sleeping on the floor...

Our lives were difficult,

and we didn't have a lot.

But I felt we were very happy.

I missed those times.

I'm taking her back to the hotel.

Would you like me to go with you?

You don't have to. I am just going to make sure
she doesn't get lost, and then I'll go back.

Hey, thanks for coming.

Sorry I was late.

No problem.

She was happy to meet you.

She's not a handful or anything.

This is just a little drastic for her.

I think you should talk to Alice.

She's been sitting at home
for almost an entire year,

and she still hasn't found a job.

The economy tanked.

No one is doing well.

That's not it.

She gets offers, but she doesn't take them.

She's always telling me she's
waiting for something better.

Then she just sits around at home all day.

I worry to death about the both of you.

Mom,

before you came here,

what were you and Dad arguing about?

He wants to move back to Hong Kong.

You know...

he's already put down
the rent for this condo,

from the first month until the last.

He does these things and never
bothers to discuss them with me.

Back and forth,

we go wherever and do whatever he wants.

Twenty, thirty-something years,
and it's always been the same.

So you don't want to move there?

That's not what it's about.

Are you two serious about a divorce?

Let's not talk about it now.

Let's not talk about it.

I like your girlfriend.

Do you?

Yes, she's pretty.

The prettiest one so far.

Be careful!

Girls with too many options...

they'll never completely listen to you.

Just be careful.

Bye.

I thought you went home.

I changed my mind.

I think I should let my
dad know where she's going.

Why do you want to tell him?

I got fired in Hong Kong.

I already knew that.

When did you find out?

A few days after you came back.

But I told him to

at least try to pay you for your time.

Just let it be.

Dad is going to Milan.
We will wait and see.

Hey, sorry. I did try calling, but I
couldn't get through. I was wondering...

Have you seen Grace?

[JAP - LAX]

Kim?

Slow down...

Let me talk to her first, okay?

Grace?

I miss her so much.

Does Dad even still think of her?

He does, Honey. I know he does.

It was my fault.

I came home late.

We were supposed to go pick her
up from the airport together.

I came home on time.

I see every moment.

The way I came home,
shortcuts I could have taken.

Small tiny fragments adding up, and

I think...

if I could take away one second,

just one second...

I lost her ring. I have to tell Dad.

Her wedding ring?

I don't... I think on my way

to school or...

I was wearing it. I don't remember.

It's okay. I know where it is.

Hi, Mom.

Come in and rest.

The food will be ready soon.

Okay.

Take the photo with you to America.

I don't want to.

I'm afraid I will ruin it.

Then don't ruin it.

Take it with you.

Look how cute...

Mom...

Next station... Saphan Khwai.

Next station... Saphan Khwai.

What's wrong, June?

You said you wanted to change the ending.

I'm thinking about it.

Most likely...

Can you read it to me?

I'd like to hear it in your voice.

Just the last part?

"Somehow,"

"in this work of fiction"

"like these strokes carry no weight."

"Actions may change, but (the)
outcome remains the same."

"What came to pass will always be."

"So bad as a minor,"

"invisible to those never wounded,"

"never scarred."

"Oh, Roseberg,"

"let me tention this weight."

"The journey to complete the end."

Make a wish...

now, June.

What should I wish for?

Be selfish.

Our love...

Love...

Love...