1 00:07:12,532 --> 00:07:15,592 Jesus, oh! 2 00:07:18,104 --> 00:07:19,935 Oh God 3 00:07:22,408 --> 00:07:24,933 No Metal in the microwave 4 00:07:25,478 --> 00:07:26,638 No metal! 5 00:09:44,684 --> 00:09:46,208 Martha, it's Robert 6 00:09:46,619 --> 00:09:48,177 Just to let you know to keep an eye peeled 7 00:09:48,220 --> 00:09:52,316 for the first reviews of your breathlessly awaited first novel 8 00:09:52,592 --> 00:09:55,618 Word is, the Times is going to rave... 9 00:09:56,128 --> 00:09:56,890 Talk later 10 00:11:51,877 --> 00:11:53,037 Thanks 11 00:12:02,154 --> 00:12:03,121 You look like shit 12 00:12:03,689 --> 00:12:04,781 Where's Grandpa? 13 00:12:06,425 --> 00:12:08,416 He's so cute with the headphones on 14 00:12:08,761 --> 00:12:12,094 Hi Grandpa! 15 00:12:13,699 --> 00:12:15,758 Do you think he remembers me? 16 00:12:16,802 --> 00:12:18,736 Come on, it's a steal You've got to see it 17 00:12:18,771 --> 00:12:19,965 You'll have your own room to write in 18 00:12:20,005 --> 00:12:23,338 Grandpa can be out in the back chopping bricks or whatever he does out there 19 00:12:23,375 --> 00:12:24,774 You'd never even know he existed 20 00:12:24,810 --> 00:12:25,742 l wish he didn't 21 00:12:25,845 --> 00:12:27,745 God, he's really getting you down 22 00:12:28,147 --> 00:12:30,012 From the way Alex has acted for the last 7 years 23 00:12:30,049 --> 00:12:31,482 you'd have thought he didn't have a father 24 00:12:31,517 --> 00:12:33,849 And then boom, a month ago this showed up on the doorstep 25 00:12:34,120 --> 00:12:35,314 l haven't written a word since 26 00:12:35,721 --> 00:12:37,518 Well, Alex has got to get him out of here 27 00:12:37,890 --> 00:12:39,357 lt's not that simple with Alex 28 00:12:39,391 --> 00:12:41,416 and frankly we can't afford to buy another place 29 00:12:41,727 --> 00:12:43,126 let alone a mansion 30 00:12:43,295 --> 00:12:44,421 Of course you can 31 00:12:44,463 --> 00:12:46,397 especially if your mother's offer is still good 32 00:12:46,899 --> 00:12:48,833 Alex will never accept money from her you know that 33 00:12:49,168 --> 00:12:50,226 Work on Him! 34 00:12:50,269 --> 00:12:53,033 For God sakes, Martha you have a lot to learn about men 35 00:12:53,072 --> 00:12:55,006 And you have a lot to learn about husbands 36 00:12:56,776 --> 00:12:57,367 Sorry 37 00:12:57,843 --> 00:13:00,334 lt's okay. l'm getting a dog 38 00:14:13,886 --> 00:14:14,875 Hi Alex! 39 00:14:17,323 --> 00:14:18,881 Smells good Good Jimmy 40 00:14:19,825 --> 00:14:21,292 Grandpa, l'm home 41 00:14:21,360 --> 00:14:22,588 How's my boy! 42 00:14:25,197 --> 00:14:26,221 What's that? 43 00:14:26,465 --> 00:14:28,126 lt's a book l made for you 44 00:14:28,934 --> 00:14:30,367 Animals that change 45 00:14:32,304 --> 00:14:32,963 One day 46 00:14:33,005 --> 00:14:35,633 l saw the most weird thing 47 00:14:36,075 --> 00:14:39,567 lt was a turtle, a fish and a rat 48 00:14:40,846 --> 00:14:43,644 They were in a puddle of potion 49 00:14:44,884 --> 00:14:46,010 They grew 50 00:14:47,887 --> 00:14:50,913 They destroy the universe. The end 51 00:14:54,860 --> 00:14:56,487 Jeremy gets some ideas 52 00:14:57,296 --> 00:14:59,355 Come on. Let's clean up for dinner 53 00:15:02,601 --> 00:15:05,661 Dad, you shouldn't eat so much fat at your age 54 00:15:07,606 --> 00:15:08,971 How are you today? 55 00:15:09,008 --> 00:15:10,305 Did you watch those tapes l rented for you? 56 00:15:10,342 --> 00:15:10,899 Terrible! 57 00:15:11,911 --> 00:15:13,105 l'll get you some Taiwanese tapes 58 00:15:13,312 --> 00:15:14,404 They'll be just as bad 59 00:15:15,214 --> 00:15:16,909 Well, what about some Hong Kong kung-fu movies? 60 00:15:16,949 --> 00:15:17,938 The worst! 61 00:15:17,983 --> 00:15:20,110 Their kung-fu's a joke 62 00:15:21,120 --> 00:15:22,382 Dad! They're only acting 63 00:15:22,421 --> 00:15:24,548 You're a Tai Chi professor They can't compare 64 00:15:25,691 --> 00:15:28,057 Damn, l can't learn English 65 00:15:28,961 --> 00:15:30,986 lt's a disgrace to go back 66 00:15:31,997 --> 00:15:33,021 My life is going nowhere 67 00:15:34,700 --> 00:15:35,325 Dad 68 00:15:36,068 --> 00:15:37,899 it hasn't even been a month since you retired and came to America 69 00:15:39,004 --> 00:15:40,130 Give yourself some time 70 00:15:49,548 --> 00:15:52,540 Jeremy come here come here you little rascal 71 00:15:53,052 --> 00:15:53,950 Come here 72 00:15:56,689 --> 00:15:58,589 Come here, Jeremy. Get off the couch 73 00:15:59,925 --> 00:16:01,984 l don't have time for this, come here 74 00:16:04,997 --> 00:16:06,328 Whoa! 75 00:16:06,365 --> 00:16:08,731 My precious young man running bare naked! 76 00:16:10,269 --> 00:16:12,100 Let me see! 77 00:16:12,137 --> 00:16:13,604 The future of the Chu family is depending on your little treasure 78 00:16:13,639 --> 00:16:15,038 What does he think he's doing? 79 00:16:15,074 --> 00:16:15,665 That's all right 80 00:16:15,708 --> 00:16:17,972 Chinese elders must always reassure themselves 81 00:16:18,010 --> 00:16:19,375 that their family name will go on 82 00:16:20,446 --> 00:16:22,414 Come on Jeremy, upstairs with you! 83 00:16:25,017 --> 00:16:26,006 She's afraid he'll catch cold 84 00:16:26,518 --> 00:16:28,042 Kids aren't made out of paper 85 00:16:47,573 --> 00:16:48,335 Thanks 86 00:16:52,678 --> 00:16:53,303 Thanks 87 00:16:55,981 --> 00:16:57,346 No, thanks 88 00:16:59,251 --> 00:17:02,277 Why does this American woman only eat vegetables? 89 00:17:03,455 --> 00:17:04,479 She's afraid of getting fat 90 00:17:04,990 --> 00:17:06,014 Why am l not fat? 91 00:17:07,126 --> 00:17:09,060 On this Earth there are two kinds of food 92 00:17:09,094 --> 00:17:13,087 Cereal and vegetables are 'yin' 93 00:17:13,365 --> 00:17:16,664 and meat is 'yang' 94 00:17:17,202 --> 00:17:19,329 You must eat both to be balanced 95 00:17:19,371 --> 00:17:21,396 and to be healthy 96 00:17:21,440 --> 00:17:23,203 Alex, Linda came over today 97 00:17:23,242 --> 00:17:24,038 Great 98 00:17:24,576 --> 00:17:25,600 What's that supposed to mean? 99 00:17:25,644 --> 00:17:27,043 Just great 100 00:17:27,780 --> 00:17:29,645 What exactly do you have against her anyway? 101 00:17:30,049 --> 00:17:32,108 So what if she was a Maoist in college? 102 00:17:32,151 --> 00:17:34,984 From Maoist revolutionary to real estate baron 103 00:17:35,020 --> 00:17:37,250 lf there's one thing worse than a communist 104 00:17:37,289 --> 00:17:39,723 it's an ex-communist who has become a capitalist 105 00:17:40,092 --> 00:17:42,060 Well, she's ready to do us quite a big favor 106 00:17:42,094 --> 00:17:45,086 Oh no. She's trying to sell us a house again 107 00:17:45,130 --> 00:17:47,325 What's she mumbling about? Nothing 108 00:17:47,699 --> 00:17:49,098 Something about cigarette butts? 109 00:17:49,601 --> 00:17:50,158 What? 110 00:17:50,736 --> 00:17:52,670 Mommy said she wants to move out 111 00:17:52,704 --> 00:17:53,295 Quiet! 112 00:17:54,540 --> 00:17:55,802 Alex, l'm talking to you 113 00:17:55,841 --> 00:17:57,536 Mommy, can l watch cartoons? 114 00:17:58,143 --> 00:17:59,132 Here 115 00:17:59,511 --> 00:18:00,637 put some meat on your bones! 116 00:18:01,180 --> 00:18:02,204 l don't want it, thank you 117 00:18:02,281 --> 00:18:04,146 Jeremy, finish your milk and you can watch TV 118 00:18:05,084 --> 00:18:05,573 What did she say? 119 00:18:06,785 --> 00:18:08,343 lf he finishes his milk, he can watch TV 120 00:18:21,233 --> 00:18:22,700 American people teach children 121 00:18:22,734 --> 00:18:25,601 everything's a deal, like doing business 122 00:18:25,637 --> 00:18:27,127 You should at least take a look at the photos 123 00:18:27,172 --> 00:18:30,198 lt's apparently a real steal lf children can't concentrate on eating 124 00:18:30,242 --> 00:18:32,233 what else can they concentrate on? 125 00:18:32,277 --> 00:18:33,266 Yes, father 126 00:18:33,779 --> 00:18:35,337 And, these American cartoons 127 00:18:35,380 --> 00:18:37,644 are only adding weirdness and violence 128 00:18:37,683 --> 00:18:39,548 to this messed up world 129 00:18:39,685 --> 00:18:43,086 for children? lt's just a mess 130 00:18:43,122 --> 00:18:47,422 Our sages said... Dad, eat! 131 00:18:53,198 --> 00:18:55,189 Don't get upset. l'm just afraid your dinner's getting cold 132 00:18:56,101 --> 00:18:57,432 What has he been babbling about? 133 00:18:57,469 --> 00:18:59,403 The violence in cartoons 134 00:18:59,905 --> 00:19:02,066 How can he complain he's martial arts expert himself 135 00:19:02,107 --> 00:19:03,199 lsn't that violent enough? 136 00:19:03,442 --> 00:19:04,431 Would you cut it out? Both of you! 137 00:19:04,810 --> 00:19:09,213 Just eat 138 00:19:24,396 --> 00:19:27,194 You finish up. l'm going out for a smoke 139 00:20:14,446 --> 00:20:17,711 ln America, you're so polite to kids You think so? 140 00:20:18,317 --> 00:20:21,878 You don't treat kids as kids 141 00:20:23,488 --> 00:20:25,217 lt's not so simple 142 00:20:25,257 --> 00:20:26,485 lt's called democracy 143 00:20:26,525 --> 00:20:28,686 No big and no little 144 00:20:28,794 --> 00:20:31,763 l see, you understand America better than me 145 00:20:35,734 --> 00:20:36,632 Chinese Time 146 00:20:43,308 --> 00:20:44,866 Jeremy, stop playing 147 00:20:46,345 --> 00:20:47,369 Come on, time for homework 148 00:21:03,228 --> 00:21:04,195 Alex 149 00:21:04,229 --> 00:21:06,424 The teachers' Putonghua is poor 150 00:21:06,465 --> 00:21:08,399 ls his Chinese school any good? 151 00:21:09,268 --> 00:21:11,532 Don't be too picky! 152 00:21:11,937 --> 00:21:13,734 We only have one Chinese school around here 153 00:21:13,772 --> 00:21:15,706 Every weekend Jeremy learns some Chinese 154 00:21:15,741 --> 00:21:16,833 l can play basketball 155 00:21:16,875 --> 00:21:18,206 and you get to teach Tai Chi 156 00:21:18,243 --> 00:21:19,801 Thanks God for it! 157 00:21:20,312 --> 00:21:22,507 Let's follow what they teach 158 00:21:22,547 --> 00:21:24,242 Eh! Not like that 159 00:21:27,386 --> 00:21:29,581 Dad, l've got some things to take care of 160 00:21:31,290 --> 00:21:32,951 Jeremy, come on 161 00:21:32,991 --> 00:21:35,585 Grandpa will teach you an old Chinese rhyme 162 00:21:35,627 --> 00:21:38,289 On East West Street, North South Go 163 00:21:38,330 --> 00:21:40,594 Outside the gate, a man bites a dog! 164 00:21:40,632 --> 00:21:42,657 Grab the dog to hit a brick 165 00:21:42,701 --> 00:21:44,669 Watch out that brick might bite the hand 166 00:21:44,703 --> 00:21:46,364 Follow Grandpa 167 00:21:46,405 --> 00:21:48,498 On East West Street 168 00:21:48,540 --> 00:21:50,337 North South Go 169 00:21:50,375 --> 00:21:52,343 Outside the gate a man bites a dog 170 00:21:52,377 --> 00:21:55,005 Outside the gate a dog bites a man 171 00:21:55,347 --> 00:21:57,941 a man bites a dog! 172 00:22:00,018 --> 00:22:00,985 a man bites a dog! 173 00:22:25,377 --> 00:22:26,366 Shit 174 00:23:07,119 --> 00:23:08,518 Just one more sentence 175 00:23:16,962 --> 00:23:17,690 Okay 176 00:23:26,171 --> 00:23:27,695 How's your computer virus? 177 00:23:28,373 --> 00:23:29,465 Almost killed 178 00:23:33,945 --> 00:23:36,436 and when can l start reading your new book? 179 00:23:38,417 --> 00:23:40,146 There is no new book, can't you tell? 180 00:23:40,886 --> 00:23:43,013 Shit Alex, are as out of it as your father? 181 00:23:47,692 --> 00:23:48,784 You don't know my father 182 00:23:50,695 --> 00:23:53,163 l have spent every single day 183 00:23:53,198 --> 00:23:56,690 in the same room with that man since he showed up here a month ago 184 00:23:58,870 --> 00:24:00,497 Alex, it's impossible 185 00:24:01,473 --> 00:24:02,906 He's taken over my work room 186 00:24:04,209 --> 00:24:05,904 l just don't have the space to think 187 00:24:05,944 --> 00:24:07,912 Not enough space? 188 00:24:09,147 --> 00:24:12,082 ln China, this house is big enough for four families 189 00:24:12,117 --> 00:24:15,450 Sure, but they'd speak the same language so they could talk to each other 190 00:24:15,487 --> 00:24:18,047 Alex he hasn't learned one word of English 191 00:24:18,156 --> 00:24:19,521 And what about you? 192 00:24:20,025 --> 00:24:23,483 What have you done but make fun of him treating him with disrespect? 193 00:24:23,528 --> 00:24:24,756 Alex, l tried 194 00:24:25,063 --> 00:24:27,122 l'm his only son What do you want me to do? 195 00:24:27,699 --> 00:24:31,533 You could at least consider moving into a bigger place. We can afford it 196 00:24:31,570 --> 00:24:32,161 No 197 00:24:32,771 --> 00:24:34,932 l don't see why we have to pay for his insurance 198 00:24:34,973 --> 00:24:36,907 let him eat us out of house and home 199 00:24:36,942 --> 00:24:39,069 when we can't accept a little loan from my mother 200 00:24:39,110 --> 00:24:42,841 lt's not a little loan, it's a bride a big bride and you know it 201 00:24:53,258 --> 00:24:55,488 You look a little freaked out here 202 00:25:02,167 --> 00:25:04,533 Come on, let's go to bed 203 00:25:17,582 --> 00:25:18,708 Good night Alex 204 00:25:56,254 --> 00:25:58,313 Honestly Linda l don't know why we're here 205 00:25:58,857 --> 00:26:00,848 Come on, let's explore 206 00:26:09,668 --> 00:26:10,635 Father-and-son 207 00:26:10,669 --> 00:26:11,601 Father 208 00:26:59,384 --> 00:27:00,715 Sweep 209 00:27:03,688 --> 00:27:04,620 Step back 210 00:27:04,656 --> 00:27:06,681 Collect 211 00:27:06,725 --> 00:27:08,215 Hook 212 00:27:08,259 --> 00:27:09,123 Step out 213 00:27:14,032 --> 00:27:15,124 Single whip 214 00:27:18,069 --> 00:27:19,161 Play guitar 215 00:27:21,072 --> 00:27:21,936 Lean 216 00:27:25,010 --> 00:27:26,375 White crane spreads its wing 217 00:27:28,246 --> 00:27:29,270 Left hand ward off 218 00:27:29,314 --> 00:27:30,611 Right hand attack 219 00:27:33,618 --> 00:27:35,279 Excuse me, are you the instructor here? 220 00:27:35,887 --> 00:27:38,617 l teach the cooking class 221 00:27:38,657 --> 00:27:39,885 My name is Chen and you? 222 00:27:40,692 --> 00:27:41,659 What's your name? 223 00:27:41,693 --> 00:27:42,216 Chu 224 00:27:42,761 --> 00:27:43,318 Master Chu 225 00:27:43,361 --> 00:27:45,659 Please, we're all friends here 226 00:27:45,697 --> 00:27:46,925 Don't call me master 227 00:27:47,298 --> 00:27:51,325 Mr. Chu, l don't know what our headmaster's thinking 228 00:27:51,703 --> 00:27:55,662 my class is making dumplings, half-done 229 00:27:55,707 --> 00:27:57,868 Some workmen just came in to do some repairs 230 00:27:57,909 --> 00:27:59,672 we have to leave 231 00:27:59,711 --> 00:28:01,679 l see you have plenty of space here 232 00:28:01,713 --> 00:28:03,374 could we move in 233 00:28:03,415 --> 00:28:04,279 just this once? 234 00:28:04,816 --> 00:28:06,647 Dumplings can be moved in 235 00:28:06,685 --> 00:28:08,676 but they can't be moved out 236 00:28:08,987 --> 00:28:10,818 We've also got scallion pancakes and spring rolls! 237 00:28:13,725 --> 00:28:15,454 Come on, let's help! 238 00:28:16,161 --> 00:28:17,025 Thank you 239 00:28:17,362 --> 00:28:19,990 Sink your chest 240 00:28:20,031 --> 00:28:21,259 Stretch your back 241 00:28:21,299 --> 00:28:23,699 lmagine a string pulling up your head 242 00:28:23,735 --> 00:28:26,203 Sink lower your body 243 00:28:28,239 --> 00:28:29,228 Master Chu 244 00:28:29,708 --> 00:28:31,232 don't torture the child! 245 00:28:31,276 --> 00:28:32,709 Look at all his weight 246 00:28:32,744 --> 00:28:33,904 How can he 'sink his chest'? 247 00:28:34,345 --> 00:28:35,972 Let him help me knead the dough 248 00:28:37,749 --> 00:28:39,444 Oh, it's so difficult 249 00:28:39,484 --> 00:28:42,453 Mrs. Chen, next week l'll help you make dumplings 250 00:28:42,821 --> 00:28:43,753 Can l enroll? 251 00:28:44,189 --> 00:28:45,713 Next week, no dumplings 252 00:28:45,757 --> 00:28:46,951 but General Tso's Special Chicken 253 00:30:00,832 --> 00:30:03,062 Master Chu, would you please demonstrate 254 00:30:03,101 --> 00:30:04,466 how to emit force with Pushing Hands? 255 00:30:04,803 --> 00:30:06,771 Okay, let's try Thank you 256 00:30:21,953 --> 00:30:23,853 My God, would that hurt? 257 00:30:43,274 --> 00:30:46,107 Hey, Mr. Chu, try me 258 00:30:46,144 --> 00:30:47,406 You're too heavy 259 00:30:47,445 --> 00:30:50,812 So your kung-fu can only go so far! 260 00:30:51,216 --> 00:30:51,807 Okay 261 00:30:52,517 --> 00:30:56,954 Mr. Chu, can you take the fighting away? 262 00:30:57,422 --> 00:30:58,389 Don't you see these burners 263 00:30:58,423 --> 00:30:59,981 and the boiling water! 264 00:31:00,024 --> 00:31:01,514 lt's alright if Heavyweight gets burned but the dumplings! 265 00:31:01,559 --> 00:31:03,186 lf you smash them what're we going to eat? 266 00:31:03,561 --> 00:31:04,459 We'll eat roast pigging! 267 00:31:05,897 --> 00:31:07,228 Oh, okay! 268 00:31:14,906 --> 00:31:17,602 Far enough? l'm ready Master! 269 00:31:38,463 --> 00:31:40,488 What! Haven't you any eyes to see! 270 00:31:42,200 --> 00:31:43,861 Sorry...! 271 00:31:43,902 --> 00:31:44,926 l don't mean you! 272 00:31:45,169 --> 00:31:46,659 lt's your Master who wasn't looking 273 00:31:46,971 --> 00:31:48,302 of all the directions! 274 00:31:48,339 --> 00:31:50,364 Why did you throw Heavyweight right smack on the dumplings! 275 00:31:50,408 --> 00:31:51,875 Excellent aim! 276 00:31:51,976 --> 00:31:53,967 Okay! No dumplings today! 277 00:31:54,012 --> 00:31:55,946 lnstead, we'll have sandy crab scalded noodle lump soup! 278 00:31:56,214 --> 00:31:58,011 l'm sorry 279 00:31:58,917 --> 00:31:59,906 lt wasn't on purpose! 280 00:32:01,152 --> 00:32:02,449 lt was on purpose 281 00:32:02,587 --> 00:32:04,578 Are you okay? lt was on purpose! 282 00:32:04,989 --> 00:32:05,683 Got mad 283 00:32:05,990 --> 00:32:08,185 ln front of all these people sooner or later 284 00:32:08,226 --> 00:32:11,627 l knew you'd show off! 285 00:32:12,397 --> 00:32:14,024 Sorry...! 286 00:32:14,966 --> 00:32:16,900 Okay! Don't stand there with a red face! 287 00:32:16,935 --> 00:32:18,562 Let's clean up! 288 00:32:18,903 --> 00:32:21,201 Everyone helps! 289 00:32:21,239 --> 00:32:23,230 No more Tai Chi Chuan! We'll make dumplings! 290 00:32:23,675 --> 00:32:25,438 Come... Did you hear that? 291 00:32:25,977 --> 00:32:27,535 Master says no more Tai Chi! 292 00:32:27,578 --> 00:32:30,069 Let's move 293 00:32:37,121 --> 00:32:39,453 Oh my, what's this shape? 294 00:32:39,991 --> 00:32:41,117 Hold on. Let me see your hands. Filthy! 295 00:32:41,159 --> 00:32:43,059 Men, all of you wash your hands 296 00:32:43,561 --> 00:32:45,324 Use soap! No dirty hands on my dumplings 297 00:32:45,363 --> 00:32:46,990 ls that clear? Quick... 298 00:32:48,366 --> 00:32:50,357 Mr. Chu, sit! 299 00:32:50,401 --> 00:32:51,925 Let the young people stand 300 00:32:51,970 --> 00:32:52,937 Come and sit 301 00:32:55,640 --> 00:32:56,902 Not bad 302 00:32:56,941 --> 00:32:58,932 Thin skin, plump stuffing, nice twist 303 00:32:59,444 --> 00:33:00,206 lt's nothing 304 00:33:00,445 --> 00:33:02,913 Northerners like making things from dough 305 00:33:02,947 --> 00:33:05,279 Are you from Peking? Yes 306 00:33:05,583 --> 00:33:06,982 How long have you been here? 307 00:33:07,018 --> 00:33:07,950 Just over a month 308 00:33:09,120 --> 00:33:10,212 Are you used to it here? 309 00:33:10,621 --> 00:33:12,248 lf l was would l be here messing around? 310 00:33:13,291 --> 00:33:15,156 Watch what you're saying, l'm here too 311 00:33:16,494 --> 00:33:17,518 l don't mean that 312 00:33:17,595 --> 00:33:20,029 America is a world for young people 313 00:33:20,665 --> 00:33:21,996 Are you also from Peking? 314 00:33:22,033 --> 00:33:23,159 Do l seem like l am? 315 00:33:24,102 --> 00:33:26,161 By your accent, yes; the way you look, no 316 00:33:26,437 --> 00:33:27,096 That's right 317 00:33:27,772 --> 00:33:30,570 1949, l went with my husband to Taiwan to escape the Communists 318 00:33:31,976 --> 00:33:33,568 And Mr. Chen is... He's dead 319 00:33:35,046 --> 00:33:35,978 His name wasn't Chen 320 00:33:36,981 --> 00:33:39,472 Not long after we arrived in Taiwan he got liver cancer and passed away 321 00:33:40,084 --> 00:33:41,517 l'm called Mrs. Chen 322 00:33:41,552 --> 00:33:43,110 because of my second husband 323 00:33:44,255 --> 00:33:45,119 Oh 324 00:33:46,090 --> 00:33:46,988 and Mr. Chen? 325 00:33:47,025 --> 00:33:49,118 He's dead too, just last year 326 00:33:50,194 --> 00:33:53,095 Life and death, it's fate 327 00:33:53,131 --> 00:33:55,599 Riches and rags are given by the gods You just accept it. Everything is destiny 328 00:33:56,134 --> 00:33:57,123 Sure... 329 00:33:58,302 --> 00:34:01,237 Earlier this year, l left Taiwan came to live with my daughter 330 00:34:01,272 --> 00:34:05,003 Every Saturday, l bring my granddaughter here to study Chinese 331 00:34:05,676 --> 00:34:07,541 Are you used to it here? 332 00:34:07,578 --> 00:34:08,636 How did you put it just now? 333 00:34:09,380 --> 00:34:11,473 lf l wasn't so bored at home 334 00:34:11,516 --> 00:34:14,041 how could your Heavyweight have smashed my dumplings? 335 00:34:14,118 --> 00:34:15,779 A computer couldn't have aimed more accurately 336 00:34:16,454 --> 00:34:18,354 Destiny, it's all destiny 337 00:34:18,389 --> 00:34:19,219 That's right! 338 00:34:28,066 --> 00:34:28,828 What kung-fu! 339 00:34:29,700 --> 00:34:30,462 What's the matter? 340 00:34:32,103 --> 00:34:34,333 Since last year sometimes my right arm just gives out 341 00:34:35,139 --> 00:34:37,630 when l pick up something a little heavy 342 00:34:37,675 --> 00:34:38,642 lt's helpless 343 00:34:39,043 --> 00:34:40,806 Have you seen a doctor? Yes 344 00:34:41,412 --> 00:34:43,471 Chinese doctors, western doctors 345 00:34:44,115 --> 00:34:47,084 accupressure, acupuncture herbal remedies, shots, medicine 346 00:34:47,752 --> 00:34:50,243 l've tried everything but getting a spell cast on me 347 00:34:50,855 --> 00:34:52,254 l'm just old 348 00:34:52,857 --> 00:34:55,223 Mrs. Chen, l don't want to sound like a self-promoter 349 00:34:55,259 --> 00:34:59,161 but practising Tai Chi will heal your arm 350 00:34:59,330 --> 00:35:00,695 Okay, spare me! 351 00:35:00,765 --> 00:35:02,392 Haven't l suffered enough in this life? 352 00:35:02,633 --> 00:35:04,760 Practise? l won't be that stupid enough 353 00:35:04,802 --> 00:35:08,670 No, when you practise Tai Chi your circulation and energy will flow 354 00:35:08,706 --> 00:35:11,072 l've let go, l'm not holding on 355 00:35:14,445 --> 00:35:16,572 Energy must be released to me 356 00:35:17,315 --> 00:35:20,148 When its released there's no tension and one feels at ease 357 00:36:55,546 --> 00:36:56,274 What's up? 358 00:36:56,314 --> 00:36:57,679 The review, l can't find it 359 00:37:12,230 --> 00:37:17,258 When you arrive at old age everything is quiet 360 00:37:18,236 --> 00:37:21,763 There the gentle wind passes through the pine forest 361 00:37:21,806 --> 00:37:24,240 15 minutes to practice Okay 362 00:37:24,275 --> 00:37:29,303 When the moon is rising and shining on the mountain 363 00:37:30,014 --> 00:37:35,543 l only want to go to the familiar forest l reply with a simple fisherman's song 364 00:37:37,888 --> 00:37:38,616 Alex 365 00:37:39,657 --> 00:37:40,521 Yes? 366 00:37:40,558 --> 00:37:42,822 Does New York have a place to mat Chinese calligraphy? 367 00:37:43,461 --> 00:37:44,257 Who's the present for? 368 00:37:45,363 --> 00:37:48,264 You know, last week l smashed Mrs. Chen's dumplings 369 00:37:48,299 --> 00:37:51,268 l was so embarrassed l want to give her this 370 00:37:51,335 --> 00:37:52,700 l'm just afraid she'll laugh at my calligraphy 371 00:37:52,837 --> 00:37:54,270 Come on Dad 372 00:37:54,305 --> 00:37:56,671 we know you're good 373 00:37:59,043 --> 00:38:00,271 What's the matter? 374 00:38:00,611 --> 00:38:01,805 They've ignored the book 375 00:38:01,846 --> 00:38:04,212 Just pretended it doesn't exist 376 00:38:04,248 --> 00:38:05,442 lt'll be in next week 377 00:38:05,650 --> 00:38:06,708 What's a matter with her? 378 00:38:07,752 --> 00:38:08,810 There's no review of her book 379 00:38:09,253 --> 00:38:13,280 Years from now we'll all be lying peacefully underground 380 00:38:13,324 --> 00:38:14,951 What's the big deal? 381 00:38:17,328 --> 00:38:19,762 Dad, when're we going? Coming 382 00:38:22,700 --> 00:38:23,667 What is it? 383 00:38:23,701 --> 00:38:26,363 A stomach cramp or something Nothing important 384 00:38:26,404 --> 00:38:27,962 Do you want to lie down on the couch? 385 00:38:36,681 --> 00:38:37,443 What's wrong with her? 386 00:38:37,481 --> 00:38:38,709 A stomach cramp 387 00:38:39,016 --> 00:38:41,416 Let me take a look. Make her lie down 388 00:38:42,853 --> 00:38:44,718 Dad said he wants to take a look at it 389 00:38:45,489 --> 00:38:47,423 He knows this kind of thing He does? 390 00:38:47,825 --> 00:38:48,792 He's an expert 391 00:38:57,301 --> 00:38:59,792 She's too tense something's wrong with her stomach 392 00:39:00,404 --> 00:39:02,770 You're too tight Thanks for letting me know 393 00:39:03,407 --> 00:39:05,307 Tell her to relax 394 00:39:06,644 --> 00:39:07,872 Just relax 395 00:39:31,435 --> 00:39:32,868 What happened? Mom! 396 00:39:32,903 --> 00:39:35,463 Oh my god! Get away from me! Relax! 397 00:39:35,506 --> 00:39:36,564 What did you do to her? 398 00:39:36,607 --> 00:39:38,507 Her stomach's bleeding! Quick get her to the hospital! 399 00:39:40,344 --> 00:39:42,369 l want to go too Jeremy, be good 400 00:40:03,401 --> 00:40:06,063 You broke Mama 401 00:40:14,645 --> 00:40:16,738 Jeremy wants a goldfish, right? 402 00:40:16,781 --> 00:40:18,442 Here's a big tail 403 00:40:23,921 --> 00:40:26,617 Big eyes and thick lips 404 00:40:37,134 --> 00:40:38,795 And wings 405 00:40:56,420 --> 00:40:57,978 What's Martha's condition? 406 00:40:58,022 --> 00:40:59,455 Her stomach was bleeding She has to stay in the hospital 407 00:40:59,790 --> 00:41:00,916 How's Mommy? 408 00:41:01,525 --> 00:41:02,048 Oh 409 00:41:03,861 --> 00:41:06,022 Mommy is all right She just needs a little rest, okay? 410 00:41:11,836 --> 00:41:13,428 l didn't do anything to her 411 00:41:13,471 --> 00:41:15,632 Her tension caused her stomach to bleed 412 00:41:17,441 --> 00:41:18,465 l know that 413 00:41:34,859 --> 00:41:37,453 Can l go to the hospital with you? 414 00:41:51,041 --> 00:41:51,666 Dad 415 00:41:53,143 --> 00:41:54,667 ls this the calligraphy you want matted? 416 00:41:56,013 --> 00:41:57,571 Go take care of Martha 417 00:41:57,615 --> 00:41:58,843 Don't bother about me 418 00:42:17,635 --> 00:42:20,297 Can l have some macaroni and cheese please? 419 00:42:22,773 --> 00:42:24,968 Wait until Sunday when your mother comes home, all right? 420 00:42:54,638 --> 00:42:56,629 Master Chu Hello everybody! 421 00:42:56,941 --> 00:42:59,307 Master Chu, they tell me your kung-fu is great 422 00:42:59,343 --> 00:43:01,937 Last week, you barely touched Mr. Sung and you sent him flying 423 00:43:01,979 --> 00:43:03,947 And you threw Heavyweight right on the dumplings 424 00:43:05,549 --> 00:43:08,040 Nah, where's Mrs. Chen then? 425 00:43:08,252 --> 00:43:11,187 l don't know. She's not coming anymore l'm the new teacher 426 00:43:11,722 --> 00:43:12,654 Not teach? Yes 427 00:43:12,690 --> 00:43:14,317 Why? l don't know 428 00:43:14,792 --> 00:43:15,986 You can ask them 429 00:43:16,894 --> 00:43:19,522 Her family's going to that other school north of here 430 00:43:19,563 --> 00:43:22,999 lf you want to contact her, you can ask the principal about her telephone number 431 00:43:24,368 --> 00:43:26,563 Okay, l'll go for my class 432 00:43:28,205 --> 00:43:31,106 ls this General Tso's Special Chicken? 433 00:43:31,575 --> 00:43:34,669 No, we aren't making chicken This is to make 'eoly ice' 434 00:43:35,279 --> 00:43:36,940 'Eoly ice'? Yes 435 00:43:36,981 --> 00:43:39,745 Oily rice. Oh yes, OlLY RlCE! 436 00:43:45,189 --> 00:43:48,249 Hey, do you want us to bring the oily rice over so you can throw Heavyweight in? 437 00:44:16,086 --> 00:44:18,316 Alex, will you make a call for me? 438 00:44:20,124 --> 00:44:23,389 Mrs. Chen's family doesn't come here anymore 439 00:44:23,927 --> 00:44:25,326 l still have to 440 00:44:25,362 --> 00:44:27,762 give her the calligraphy 441 00:44:34,938 --> 00:44:36,098 No one's home. lt's their machine 442 00:44:39,209 --> 00:44:41,143 Yici Chen. This is Alex Chu 443 00:44:41,178 --> 00:44:43,237 My Dad has a present to give your mother 444 00:44:43,280 --> 00:44:44,611 Give us a call 445 00:44:44,648 --> 00:44:47,208 at 287-0425. Thanks 446 00:44:49,186 --> 00:44:51,086 How can you talk like that? 447 00:44:51,121 --> 00:44:52,315 Like what? 448 00:44:52,389 --> 00:44:55,051 l'm not going to the hospital with you to see Martha 449 00:44:55,092 --> 00:44:56,684 Take me home to wait for the call 450 00:44:56,794 --> 00:44:58,694 Relax Dad, they're not going anywhere 451 00:44:58,729 --> 00:45:00,321 l can't communicate with Martha 452 00:45:00,364 --> 00:45:04,130 You'll be there for hours and all l can do is stare into space 453 00:45:04,668 --> 00:45:05,362 Okay 454 00:45:06,837 --> 00:45:09,670 Hey mister, don't kid me 455 00:45:10,074 --> 00:45:11,439 l never kid anybody 456 00:46:35,425 --> 00:46:37,757 Hello... lt's me 457 00:46:38,395 --> 00:46:40,863 Mrs. Chen? 458 00:46:42,499 --> 00:46:45,832 Why weren't you at school? 459 00:46:47,771 --> 00:46:48,795 Yes... 460 00:46:49,373 --> 00:46:52,069 Don't listen to my kid. What nonsense! 461 00:46:52,476 --> 00:46:54,103 lt's not a present 462 00:46:54,878 --> 00:46:57,506 l'm still embarrassed 463 00:46:58,015 --> 00:46:59,880 about what l did to your class last week 464 00:47:04,788 --> 00:47:06,551 Okay. How about this? 465 00:47:07,825 --> 00:47:11,022 Tomorrow at 1 1 :00, my son's going to get his wife at the hospital 466 00:47:11,061 --> 00:47:14,792 We'll come by at 10:30 467 00:47:15,132 --> 00:47:16,997 Okay... 468 00:47:19,803 --> 00:47:22,271 lt's nothing 469 00:47:22,306 --> 00:47:23,466 She's a small stomach problem 470 00:47:27,511 --> 00:47:29,911 Right, then 471 00:47:31,148 --> 00:47:32,877 see you tomorrow 472 00:48:02,312 --> 00:48:03,870 Hello, Uncle Chu! 473 00:48:03,914 --> 00:48:05,609 Not at all, welcome! 474 00:48:05,916 --> 00:48:07,178 Mother, they come! 475 00:48:07,517 --> 00:48:08,313 How are you, Yici? 476 00:48:08,352 --> 00:48:11,048 Hi! Hi, Jeremy Hi, auntie 477 00:48:11,221 --> 00:48:13,052 Why are you all guarding the door? 478 00:48:13,090 --> 00:48:14,318 Come in, sit down! 479 00:48:14,358 --> 00:48:16,952 Sorry, we've got to get to the hospital to pick up my wife 480 00:48:16,994 --> 00:48:18,052 Oh, you can't be late then 481 00:48:18,095 --> 00:48:19,323 ls your wife, all right? 482 00:48:20,597 --> 00:48:21,928 What am l talking about! 483 00:48:22,032 --> 00:48:23,465 She's getting out of the hospital 484 00:48:25,168 --> 00:48:26,465 Mr. Chu, how are you? 485 00:48:27,304 --> 00:48:30,865 Good, Mrs. Chen, at your new school 486 00:48:30,908 --> 00:48:33,001 is there a cooking class? 487 00:48:33,210 --> 00:48:35,405 Not until l showed up 488 00:48:36,013 --> 00:48:37,105 There's a kung-fu class too 489 00:48:37,581 --> 00:48:38,878 But it's only Karate 490 00:48:39,316 --> 00:48:41,443 They don't have grace 491 00:48:41,485 --> 00:48:43,214 Better than Tai Chi Chuan 492 00:48:43,387 --> 00:48:46,356 they sound much tougher 493 00:48:46,990 --> 00:48:48,082 but they can't throw anywhere near as far as you! 494 00:48:49,026 --> 00:48:51,187 Dad, we'd better get going 495 00:48:51,695 --> 00:48:53,026 l planned for you to stay for lunch 496 00:48:53,063 --> 00:48:54,087 but you've got to get to the hospital 497 00:48:54,398 --> 00:48:55,660 l won't keep you 498 00:48:55,699 --> 00:48:57,064 for dinner 499 00:48:57,301 --> 00:48:59,895 Next time Thanks and bye 500 00:49:02,306 --> 00:49:06,003 Uh, you stopped by today to? 501 00:49:06,510 --> 00:49:09,946 Ah! l forget 502 00:49:11,048 --> 00:49:12,174 You shouldn't have. Thank you 503 00:49:12,516 --> 00:49:13,608 l'm going to hang it up right away 504 00:49:13,650 --> 00:49:15,584 lt's nothing 505 00:49:16,119 --> 00:49:17,086 Drive carefully! 506 00:49:17,955 --> 00:49:19,047 Bye 507 00:49:19,623 --> 00:49:20,248 Good bye! 508 00:49:20,424 --> 00:49:21,083 Bye! 509 00:49:24,261 --> 00:49:28,721 What's the rush! We didn't even get the scroll open! 510 00:49:44,081 --> 00:49:44,945 Thanks! 511 00:50:24,755 --> 00:50:25,653 Toothache? 512 00:50:36,133 --> 00:50:39,102 There isn't much you can do But you sure have a lot of problems 513 00:50:47,010 --> 00:50:48,341 Mr. Philips called 514 00:50:48,378 --> 00:50:51,814 Jeremy received the lowest reading scores in the gifted class again 515 00:50:52,115 --> 00:50:54,174 That school is too distracting for him 516 00:50:54,217 --> 00:50:56,378 No Alex, we're too distracting for him 517 00:50:56,420 --> 00:50:58,354 He's only responding to the situation at home 518 00:50:58,388 --> 00:50:59,286 Then change it 519 00:51:09,266 --> 00:51:09,630 What's your problem? 520 00:51:10,067 --> 00:51:10,726 What's your problem? 521 00:51:10,767 --> 00:51:11,563 l ain't got any problem 522 00:51:11,601 --> 00:51:13,091 Get back in the car, Alex! 523 00:51:13,570 --> 00:51:14,195 Shut up! 524 00:52:15,799 --> 00:52:17,198 Great 525 00:52:32,916 --> 00:52:33,507 Martha 526 00:52:34,217 --> 00:52:36,845 What do you want? l go for a walk 527 00:52:36,887 --> 00:52:39,515 A walk? l don't know 528 00:52:39,556 --> 00:52:41,421 l don't want to see you getting lost 529 00:52:41,558 --> 00:52:42,320 Smoking 530 00:52:42,359 --> 00:52:43,758 You know, in a way l'm kind of baby sitting you 531 00:52:43,793 --> 00:52:48,560 l'll just hang around, won't go far Do you understand what l'm saying to you? 532 00:52:48,598 --> 00:52:50,395 All right. Go ahead 533 00:52:52,202 --> 00:52:53,134 What do l care? 534 00:53:05,882 --> 00:53:09,249 Oh Jeremy, where'd you get those? 535 00:53:09,419 --> 00:53:10,886 Teddy gave them to me 536 00:53:11,254 --> 00:53:12,778 Well go put them away 537 00:53:14,558 --> 00:53:16,583 Go on. Go get yourself cleaned up 538 00:53:19,229 --> 00:53:19,752 Dad 539 00:53:26,269 --> 00:53:28,203 What're you looking for? Dad 540 00:53:28,238 --> 00:53:28,761 Where's he? 541 00:53:28,939 --> 00:53:29,598 Oh 542 00:53:30,273 --> 00:53:31,535 Where's he? 543 00:54:16,386 --> 00:54:17,546 ls he back? No 544 00:55:13,343 --> 00:55:14,776 Did you check with the police? 545 00:55:39,469 --> 00:55:42,905 Alex, l'm sorry l should've been more careful 546 00:55:42,939 --> 00:55:45,407 But l'm... uh... with the book 547 00:55:46,376 --> 00:55:50,574 ln some ways, your father is more and more like a child cooped up here with me 548 00:55:50,613 --> 00:55:52,376 And l can't talk to him 549 00:55:53,116 --> 00:55:54,481 l was trying to write 550 00:55:56,052 --> 00:55:58,486 l had a feeling that he was gonna get himself lost 551 00:55:59,689 --> 00:56:01,919 just like a kid trying to get some attention 552 00:56:04,461 --> 00:56:07,396 l grew up believing you should care for your parents 553 00:56:07,430 --> 00:56:08,795 the way they care for you 554 00:56:10,600 --> 00:56:12,329 My father is a part of me 555 00:56:13,370 --> 00:56:14,962 Why can't you accept that? 556 00:56:22,579 --> 00:56:25,377 l know. l tried 557 00:56:26,983 --> 00:56:28,416 Just leave me alone 558 00:57:55,472 --> 00:57:58,032 Oh my god. You've found him Thanks God he's safe 559 00:57:58,208 --> 00:57:59,607 We're looking for Mr. Alex Chu 560 00:58:00,109 --> 00:58:03,545 Alex is still out looking for his father. l'm his wife 561 00:58:03,746 --> 00:58:06,214 Okay. Mr. Chu, you take care of yourself All right? 562 00:58:06,483 --> 00:58:07,745 Thank you very much officers 563 00:58:12,622 --> 00:58:15,591 Alex is still out looking for you Are you hungry? 564 00:58:17,260 --> 00:58:18,090 Thirsty? 565 00:58:38,715 --> 00:58:40,205 You really should eat something 566 00:58:46,155 --> 00:58:50,592 l'm sorry too. Alex is furious 567 01:00:03,833 --> 01:00:07,325 Jesus How did you get so drunk? 568 01:00:07,770 --> 01:00:10,102 Where did you go? 569 01:00:10,139 --> 01:00:11,731 l was just walking around 570 01:00:11,774 --> 01:00:14,743 and l lost sight of the church steeple my landmark 571 01:00:15,845 --> 01:00:17,870 Policemen brought him back two hours ago 572 01:00:19,682 --> 01:00:21,172 You're back, that's good 573 01:01:05,261 --> 01:01:08,628 What are you doing?... What're you doing, Alex? 574 01:01:08,731 --> 01:01:09,629 Nothing 575 01:01:09,666 --> 01:01:12,100 l know this wall, it isn't thick 576 01:01:12,902 --> 01:01:15,029 What are you doing?... 577 01:01:17,407 --> 01:01:18,237 Mommy 578 01:01:19,642 --> 01:01:21,803 Calm down... 579 01:01:28,184 --> 01:01:30,778 Jeremy, Dad isn't feeling well 580 01:01:30,820 --> 01:01:31,718 he'll be all right 581 01:01:33,156 --> 01:01:34,180 Let me talk to him 582 01:01:34,857 --> 01:01:39,055 Dad banged his head by accident 583 01:01:39,128 --> 01:01:40,254 Do you need a band aid? 584 01:01:40,730 --> 01:01:41,128 Okay 585 01:01:49,272 --> 01:01:53,208 Jeremy... is the good one 586 01:01:56,779 --> 01:01:59,907 who knows better than Mommy and Grandpa how to care for Daddy 587 01:02:23,740 --> 01:02:26,732 l haven't seen you that drunk since the night we got married 588 01:02:27,410 --> 01:02:29,173 That drunk? Yeah 589 01:02:30,279 --> 01:02:33,077 Well, my head is clear now 590 01:02:33,116 --> 01:02:34,276 What're you mumbling about? 591 01:02:36,018 --> 01:02:37,781 l've made up my mind already 592 01:02:38,421 --> 01:02:39,353 About what? 593 01:02:40,456 --> 01:02:42,083 The old man has got to go 594 01:02:42,959 --> 01:02:45,359 l'll send him to an old people's apartment 595 01:02:47,864 --> 01:02:48,831 Are you sure? 596 01:02:49,799 --> 01:02:51,824 l really don't have too much choice 597 01:02:55,438 --> 01:02:56,871 l'll go tell him right now 598 01:03:33,242 --> 01:03:34,140 Come in 599 01:03:37,013 --> 01:03:39,880 Dad, why didn't you get up and exercise today? 600 01:03:43,920 --> 01:03:45,114 Aren't you feeling well? 601 01:03:47,824 --> 01:03:48,916 What's wrong? 602 01:03:48,958 --> 01:03:53,861 l probably caught cold from being outside too long last night 603 01:03:58,201 --> 01:03:59,225 l'm going to call a doctor 604 01:03:59,602 --> 01:04:02,332 You've got important business at work 605 01:04:02,371 --> 01:04:04,601 Don't waste your time on me 606 01:04:05,107 --> 01:04:07,007 Come on Dad, cut it out! You're never sick 607 01:04:07,510 --> 01:04:10,001 if you don't feel well it must be serious 608 01:04:10,580 --> 01:04:12,104 l'll find a doctor for you 609 01:04:13,382 --> 01:04:17,341 Why get sick now? The vital organs aren't in harmony 610 01:04:17,386 --> 01:04:20,014 The circulation's blocked That's why l'm sick 611 01:04:43,546 --> 01:04:46,071 Dad, Ma's been gone for so many years 612 01:04:46,115 --> 01:04:47,980 and you've never wanted to look at her picture 613 01:04:48,885 --> 01:04:50,375 l couldn't face her 614 01:04:51,988 --> 01:04:53,182 Do you remember this scar!? 615 01:04:55,958 --> 01:04:57,892 The day when the red guards came to our house 616 01:04:58,628 --> 01:05:00,858 they knew they couldn't hurt me 617 01:05:01,397 --> 01:05:03,524 so they took it out on you and your mother 618 01:05:04,100 --> 01:05:05,624 l only had this one body! 619 01:05:06,435 --> 01:05:08,926 ln protecting you l couldn't protect your mother 620 01:05:09,672 --> 01:05:13,267 When they finally stopped their beating she was too gravely injured to survive 621 01:05:14,010 --> 01:05:17,104 ln this one life l can never face your mother again 622 01:05:17,146 --> 01:05:18,374 but l can face you! 623 01:05:19,115 --> 01:05:22,084 lt's been so many years 624 01:05:22,118 --> 01:05:23,608 why talk about it now? 625 01:05:25,354 --> 01:05:26,878 l feel stifled 626 01:05:27,957 --> 01:05:29,151 Let me tell you something 627 01:05:29,191 --> 01:05:31,921 compared to loneliness persecution is easy 628 01:05:33,029 --> 01:05:34,929 Look at how much hardship 629 01:05:35,431 --> 01:05:39,925 and injustice l've endured 630 01:05:39,969 --> 01:05:42,267 in the last 40 years 631 01:05:42,939 --> 01:05:45,999 Their tortures only inspired me to perfect my kung-fu 632 01:05:47,410 --> 01:05:49,435 To study the Soft lnternal Style of Strength 633 01:05:49,478 --> 01:05:52,413 we pursue more refined states of being 634 01:05:52,648 --> 01:05:55,481 with the loss of tension we attain concentration 635 01:05:55,518 --> 01:05:59,420 And from that one we achieve carefree nothingness 636 01:05:59,455 --> 01:06:02,117 but this is nearly impossible to attain 637 01:06:03,693 --> 01:06:06,685 Yes, it's easy to have physical strength but inner strength is harder to practise 638 01:06:06,729 --> 01:06:10,062 Go on, don't bullshit me! 639 01:06:13,002 --> 01:06:14,936 Okay, l'll go call a doctor 640 01:06:16,238 --> 01:06:20,402 Do me a favor and call the Chinese school principal 641 01:06:20,443 --> 01:06:22,377 tell him l can't teach the class on Saturday 642 01:06:23,546 --> 01:06:25,036 Okay. You'll go when you're better 643 01:06:25,081 --> 01:06:26,605 l'm not going anymore 644 01:06:27,216 --> 01:06:28,012 Why? 645 01:06:29,018 --> 01:06:32,044 The students always want me to show off l hate that 646 01:06:32,755 --> 01:06:34,416 Then what will you do on the weekends? 647 01:06:35,124 --> 01:06:38,491 Why don't we change to that school north of here 648 01:06:38,661 --> 01:06:40,128 You mean with Mrs. Chen? 649 01:06:40,363 --> 01:06:44,094 No! They say it'll be good for Jeremy's studies 650 01:06:44,567 --> 01:06:47,297 l heard they're much stricter 651 01:06:48,971 --> 01:06:50,131 How about it? 652 01:06:58,147 --> 01:06:59,375 So did you tell him? 653 01:06:59,415 --> 01:07:01,747 He's sick. Caught a cold from last night 654 01:07:02,118 --> 01:07:02,675 l couldn't tell him 655 01:07:02,718 --> 01:07:03,707 l hope it's not serious 656 01:07:04,553 --> 01:07:05,485 No, l don't think so 657 01:07:06,155 --> 01:07:08,055 But l'd better take him to the doctor's 658 01:07:10,659 --> 01:07:11,591 l've got a great idea 659 01:07:11,627 --> 01:07:13,993 about what to do with him without hurting anyone's feelings 660 01:07:15,998 --> 01:07:16,987 What's that? 661 01:07:20,536 --> 01:07:22,003 Just be patient 662 01:07:22,038 --> 01:07:25,303 Promise me, you'll be nice to him for the time being 663 01:07:25,341 --> 01:07:27,104 Okay? Go on! 664 01:07:38,154 --> 01:07:40,588 What? Nothing 665 01:07:41,023 --> 01:07:42,820 Then why do you keep looking at your watch? 666 01:07:44,026 --> 01:07:44,788 Nothing 667 01:07:51,333 --> 01:07:55,292 Hello... yes, l am. Yici 668 01:07:56,138 --> 01:07:58,106 How's the picnic? Thanks 669 01:08:01,043 --> 01:08:03,068 Sorry for bothering you again 670 01:08:03,145 --> 01:08:04,305 Yes, it's great weather 671 01:08:04,346 --> 01:08:06,143 and great for a picnic 672 01:08:06,582 --> 01:08:08,072 Unfortunately he doesn't have much energy now 673 01:08:08,117 --> 01:08:10,551 lf he got sick again, it'll be trouble 674 01:08:11,187 --> 01:08:12,814 Take a break 675 01:08:14,056 --> 01:08:16,616 Say thank you to Chen Mama for me 676 01:08:16,659 --> 01:08:18,092 Okay 677 01:08:18,127 --> 01:08:19,754 Don't hang up Hold on 678 01:08:20,463 --> 01:08:22,090 Who said l'm sick? 679 01:08:22,798 --> 01:08:24,265 l didn't say sick, l said energy 680 01:08:24,733 --> 01:08:27,827 No energy - means you need to get out! 681 01:08:31,307 --> 01:08:33,832 My father says he's fine 682 01:08:33,876 --> 01:08:35,366 he'd like to get some exercises 683 01:08:35,811 --> 01:08:38,803 Let's use our plan then Okay 684 01:08:38,848 --> 01:08:42,579 Okay, that's settled then 685 01:08:42,618 --> 01:08:43,380 Bye 686 01:08:44,386 --> 01:08:45,614 Right 687 01:08:45,654 --> 01:08:47,349 How can it be healthy 688 01:08:47,389 --> 01:08:50,415 to stay home all the time! 689 01:09:08,244 --> 01:09:09,506 Ma, l've already had two 690 01:09:09,545 --> 01:09:10,477 Have more 691 01:09:11,380 --> 01:09:13,245 Here Yi-yi Thank you 692 01:09:13,816 --> 01:09:15,215 Kids should eat more 693 01:09:17,186 --> 01:09:17,845 Jeremy 694 01:09:17,887 --> 01:09:18,854 No, thanks 695 01:09:20,156 --> 01:09:20,884 Have more! 696 01:09:21,157 --> 01:09:22,624 Help yourself, don't worry about him 697 01:09:23,192 --> 01:09:24,216 Have another piece No... 698 01:09:24,260 --> 01:09:25,625 There's lots of meat 699 01:09:25,661 --> 01:09:27,151 no point is saving it 700 01:09:27,863 --> 01:09:29,728 l have to leave some room for tonight 701 01:09:30,533 --> 01:09:31,693 lt's the middle of the day 702 01:09:31,734 --> 01:09:33,531 You're a big man! 703 01:09:34,136 --> 01:09:34,568 Come on! 704 01:09:34,603 --> 01:09:36,230 l haven't eaten since yesterday morning 705 01:09:36,272 --> 01:09:37,864 l'm preparing for the dinner you're cooking tonight 706 01:09:38,274 --> 01:09:39,241 You stupid one 707 01:09:40,442 --> 01:09:41,636 Nonsense! Here 708 01:09:42,411 --> 01:09:44,572 He's reaching middle age 709 01:09:44,613 --> 01:09:45,375 he's afraid of fat 710 01:09:45,414 --> 01:09:47,882 cholesterol, and high blood pressure Give it to me 711 01:09:51,921 --> 01:09:52,819 Ma, again? 712 01:09:52,855 --> 01:09:54,516 Yes, damn it 713 01:09:55,391 --> 01:09:56,380 Can you give me a little massage? 714 01:10:02,364 --> 01:10:03,490 Let me take a look 715 01:10:03,699 --> 01:10:06,759 How can l let you do that? 716 01:10:06,902 --> 01:10:07,664 lt's okay 717 01:10:14,810 --> 01:10:15,868 Did you find the spot? 718 01:10:16,312 --> 01:10:17,540 This is trouble 719 01:10:17,580 --> 01:10:19,673 lf it's trouble, leave it alone No 720 01:10:19,782 --> 01:10:25,277 There's too little flow and too much blood 721 01:10:25,321 --> 01:10:28,154 This kind of problem is called Mid-Spring Paralysis 722 01:10:28,190 --> 01:10:31,557 Now try to move the pinky toe on your left foot 723 01:10:37,333 --> 01:10:38,732 Did you feel that subtle pain? 724 01:10:40,336 --> 01:10:41,268 So, l was right 725 01:10:41,303 --> 01:10:43,168 When this illness gets serious 726 01:10:43,205 --> 01:10:46,174 you'll get a spasm under your knee sore waist 727 01:10:46,208 --> 01:10:48,506 you back will give out your neck will tense up 728 01:10:48,544 --> 01:10:51,638 you won't be able to lift your arm 729 01:10:51,680 --> 01:10:55,241 and your muscles will be stretched between your armpits in one tight knot 730 01:10:55,751 --> 01:10:57,844 Enough! ln a minute 731 01:10:57,886 --> 01:11:00,684 you'll be looking right through at all my internal organs! 732 01:11:00,923 --> 01:11:01,821 Let me see 733 01:11:02,825 --> 01:11:04,292 lt's her right shoulder that's stiff 734 01:11:04,326 --> 01:11:05,520 He knows! 735 01:11:05,561 --> 01:11:07,290 He was rubbing your left hand 736 01:11:07,329 --> 01:11:07,920 Shush! 737 01:11:30,352 --> 01:11:32,286 lt's burning Burning? 738 01:11:32,321 --> 01:11:33,754 Your meat, on the barbeque 739 01:11:36,592 --> 01:11:39,254 Why don't you pay attention to your own business 740 01:11:40,262 --> 01:11:41,251 Mr. Chu, thank you 741 01:11:42,298 --> 01:11:43,390 l've just begun 742 01:11:43,999 --> 01:11:46,627 You've got a complicated problem 743 01:11:46,669 --> 01:11:48,398 lt would take over a year of treatment to get results 744 01:11:48,971 --> 01:11:51,405 What a bother! Okay, don't break me apart 745 01:11:52,508 --> 01:11:55,909 Jeremy, let's go play frisbee 746 01:11:55,944 --> 01:11:56,911 Oh goody, goody 747 01:11:56,945 --> 01:11:58,344 l would like looking 748 01:11:59,348 --> 01:12:01,009 Don't go too far, you hear me? Okay 749 01:12:11,827 --> 01:12:14,352 Mr. Chu, your kung-fu is so powerful 750 01:12:14,396 --> 01:12:15,795 how do you manage to have such elegant calligraphy? 751 01:12:15,964 --> 01:12:18,831 l'm ashamed to talk about it 752 01:12:19,435 --> 01:12:21,960 My grandfather was a Ching Dynasty Scholar 753 01:12:22,004 --> 01:12:24,495 my father was one of the founders 754 01:12:24,540 --> 01:12:27,509 of the Nationalist government 755 01:12:27,776 --> 01:12:30,438 My son is a Ph D in computer science 756 01:12:30,479 --> 01:12:32,447 ln the middle of this line 757 01:12:32,481 --> 01:12:35,382 there's worthless me 758 01:12:35,417 --> 01:12:37,351 Fate and circumstances 759 01:12:37,386 --> 01:12:40,321 pushed me to spend my life 760 01:12:40,823 --> 01:12:42,415 practising martial arts 761 01:12:42,491 --> 01:12:44,755 You shouldn't say that 762 01:12:45,461 --> 01:12:49,625 l had bad health when l was a kid 763 01:12:49,665 --> 01:12:51,690 l'm an only son 764 01:12:51,734 --> 01:12:54,328 My family was worried 765 01:12:54,370 --> 01:12:57,362 They took one of the doctor's advice 766 01:12:57,406 --> 01:13:01,342 which is, and made me practise kung-fu 767 01:13:01,510 --> 01:13:04,104 l couldn't take the rough styles 768 01:13:04,146 --> 01:13:08,480 l could only take the gentle styles like Tai Chi Chuan 769 01:13:12,588 --> 01:13:15,955 Who would have thought that a couple years later 770 01:13:15,991 --> 01:13:19,017 l was completely vigorous and healthy 771 01:13:19,895 --> 01:13:21,590 At 30 772 01:13:21,630 --> 01:13:24,758 l won a national Tai Chi Pushing Hands Championship 773 01:13:24,800 --> 01:13:27,360 Exercising the body and teaching students 774 01:13:27,903 --> 01:13:30,394 That's a relatively simple trouble-free life 775 01:13:31,473 --> 01:13:32,997 What's good? 776 01:13:33,041 --> 01:13:37,102 Since the communist liberation l've been persecuted in every movement 777 01:13:37,413 --> 01:13:38,903 Let's not talk about it 778 01:13:38,947 --> 01:13:42,383 Teaching students has hurt me so much 779 01:13:42,418 --> 01:13:43,385 Yes 780 01:13:43,786 --> 01:13:46,380 Have you gone back to see your old home and relatives since Taiwan loosened up? 781 01:13:46,955 --> 01:13:48,115 Last year 782 01:13:49,425 --> 01:13:50,949 l went back but l don't have any close relative just a few nieces 783 01:13:50,993 --> 01:13:52,551 and nephews 784 01:13:53,929 --> 01:13:55,658 Still, a reunion with your family 785 01:13:56,398 --> 01:13:59,196 it must have been a happy time 786 01:13:59,435 --> 01:14:00,402 Not really 787 01:14:03,439 --> 01:14:05,566 When l left, they weren't born 788 01:14:06,742 --> 01:14:08,209 l felt like Santa Claus 789 01:14:08,644 --> 01:14:10,134 giving so many gifts 790 01:14:10,179 --> 01:14:11,441 None of them were born when l left! 791 01:14:12,514 --> 01:14:13,640 Peking seemed to have 792 01:14:14,016 --> 01:14:15,745 lost its flavor 793 01:14:15,784 --> 01:14:17,911 the old warmth was gone 794 01:14:19,488 --> 01:14:21,956 But l was very young when l left 40 years ago 795 01:14:23,058 --> 01:14:25,083 maybe my memories are mistaken 796 01:14:25,127 --> 01:14:26,094 Anyway 797 01:14:27,029 --> 01:14:30,430 l don't know what it was 798 01:14:30,499 --> 01:14:32,160 everything seemed unreal. l couldn't put my old and new impression together 799 01:14:32,568 --> 01:14:35,196 Your impressions are not mistaken 800 01:14:35,737 --> 01:14:36,829 Peking has changed a lot 801 01:14:37,739 --> 01:14:38,569 ls that so? 802 01:14:39,541 --> 01:14:45,810 When l talk with you, l feel closer to you than with my neighbors in Peking 803 01:14:45,848 --> 01:14:46,644 Really? 804 01:14:47,850 --> 01:14:49,875 Relax, don't move 805 01:15:16,612 --> 01:15:17,874 Ma, you're still in one piece 806 01:15:18,247 --> 01:15:19,111 You child! 807 01:15:19,915 --> 01:15:21,906 We're going to take the kids up the hill 808 01:15:22,284 --> 01:15:23,615 Don't go too far Okay 809 01:15:24,586 --> 01:15:26,144 Don't leave us here! 810 01:15:26,188 --> 01:15:26,813 l'm going with you 811 01:15:27,489 --> 01:15:28,547 Ma, it's a steep climb 812 01:15:28,590 --> 01:15:29,454 You won't make it 813 01:15:29,491 --> 01:15:31,482 l'll take it slow 814 01:15:31,960 --> 01:15:34,053 Come on! Let's get everything cleaned up 815 01:15:34,096 --> 01:15:35,063 and put in the car 816 01:15:44,273 --> 01:15:46,969 Let the young folks go ahead 817 01:15:47,609 --> 01:15:48,576 You take it slow 818 01:15:49,044 --> 01:15:50,170 No, l'm fine 819 01:15:51,880 --> 01:15:54,110 How come your son-in-law didn't come today? 820 01:15:56,718 --> 01:15:58,982 Gone... gone... a... way on bus... 821 01:15:59,555 --> 01:16:00,544 business 822 01:16:00,589 --> 01:16:02,318 lf he weren't away we wouldn't have you over for dinner 823 01:16:04,293 --> 01:16:04,850 Don't mention him 824 01:16:04,893 --> 01:16:06,622 He makes me angry 825 01:16:07,262 --> 01:16:08,160 What about your daughter-in-law? 826 01:16:09,565 --> 01:16:11,328 Ah... let's go 827 01:16:20,976 --> 01:16:23,069 Chen Mama, it's too much for you Let's go down 828 01:16:23,111 --> 01:16:24,339 Nonsense! Let's go! 829 01:17:03,619 --> 01:17:06,782 Don't run so fast, wait for me 830 01:17:07,623 --> 01:17:08,590 Hey! 831 01:17:13,629 --> 01:17:17,360 The young are so energetic 832 01:17:17,733 --> 01:17:20,201 They can't slow down. Let them go ahead 833 01:17:20,268 --> 01:17:22,668 l'll climb slowly with you. Why not sit down and rest a bit 834 01:17:31,113 --> 01:17:33,343 l'm old, useless 835 01:17:33,382 --> 01:17:34,747 No one wants me 836 01:17:35,651 --> 01:17:38,211 We're out for fun Why get mad at the kids? 837 01:17:39,755 --> 01:17:42,849 How can you be so developed in kung-fu and not have any insight? 838 01:17:43,692 --> 01:17:45,284 They set us up 839 01:17:45,694 --> 01:17:46,251 Set us up? 840 01:17:47,629 --> 01:17:49,153 Your precious son came to our house last week 841 01:17:49,197 --> 01:17:51,722 and arranged for my daughter 842 01:17:52,234 --> 01:17:54,930 to call and invite you 843 01:17:55,637 --> 01:17:57,730 They thought l was taking a nap 844 01:17:57,773 --> 01:17:59,138 but l heard everything 845 01:18:00,208 --> 01:18:01,072 Can't be? 846 01:18:01,109 --> 01:18:02,167 How come 847 01:18:02,711 --> 01:18:04,702 at our age 848 01:18:06,014 --> 01:18:07,743 we don't have any self-respect? 849 01:18:07,783 --> 01:18:09,216 Letting two children manipulate us! 850 01:18:10,919 --> 01:18:12,750 What is this? 851 01:18:15,757 --> 01:18:18,351 l'm old and useless 852 01:18:28,003 --> 01:18:32,201 Son, thank you for your good will 853 01:18:32,240 --> 01:18:36,142 trying to fix me up with Mrs. Chen 854 01:18:36,178 --> 01:18:38,373 But we still have our pride No need to drive me out 855 01:18:38,413 --> 01:18:39,744 l have the sense to leave on my own 856 01:18:40,282 --> 01:18:43,342 You know the saying 'lt's easier to struggle together 857 01:18:43,385 --> 01:18:44,750 than to pass happy days together' 858 01:18:44,986 --> 01:18:46,351 l never imagined 859 01:18:46,388 --> 01:18:49,050 this would apply to us 860 01:18:49,725 --> 01:18:52,421 ln China 861 01:18:53,361 --> 01:18:56,888 we managed to stay happily together through so many bitter times 862 01:18:57,332 --> 01:18:59,698 but here in America with so many fine material things 863 01:18:59,735 --> 01:19:02,169 it seems there's no place in your home for me 864 01:19:02,771 --> 01:19:05,433 Comparing the two 865 01:19:05,474 --> 01:19:10,411 l can't help but recall the days when you were a small lovely boy 866 01:19:11,113 --> 01:19:12,102 Don't look for me 867 01:19:12,781 --> 01:19:15,477 Enjoy your life with your family 868 01:19:16,017 --> 01:19:17,712 l wish you all the best 869 01:19:18,019 --> 01:19:20,010 lf you have time 870 01:19:20,055 --> 01:19:22,353 send my regards to Mrs. Chen and her daughter 871 01:19:23,391 --> 01:19:26,986 The world is so big l'll find a little room 872 01:19:27,529 --> 01:19:30,794 where l can spend my worthless old age 873 01:19:31,066 --> 01:19:33,398 Life passes before one's eyes like smoke nothing but emptiness 874 01:19:33,435 --> 01:19:36,962 One shouldn't set one's heart on anything 875 01:19:37,005 --> 01:19:38,905 Father 876 01:19:49,751 --> 01:19:52,242 Thank you, come again 877 01:19:53,822 --> 01:19:54,481 Bye-bye 878 01:20:05,133 --> 01:20:06,532 Please, faster 879 01:20:06,568 --> 01:20:08,399 if l can't put out the soup my other dishes can't go out 880 01:20:08,436 --> 01:20:09,903 l'll wash you a bowl 881 01:20:09,938 --> 01:20:10,927 Sorry 882 01:20:13,775 --> 01:20:14,366 Thanks 883 01:20:15,877 --> 01:20:17,401 Old Chu, l beg you please, faster 884 01:20:17,445 --> 01:20:18,810 Coming... 885 01:20:22,083 --> 01:20:23,948 Why do you keep sending out the take-out orders? 886 01:20:23,985 --> 01:20:25,919 There's guests at the tables with nothing to eat! 887 01:20:25,954 --> 01:20:27,148 And a line around the block! 888 01:20:27,389 --> 01:20:28,879 We can't put out the food 889 01:20:29,257 --> 01:20:30,246 without dishes! 890 01:20:32,828 --> 01:20:35,296 Yesterday at the employment agency you said you had experience! 891 01:20:35,330 --> 01:20:37,127 More or less 892 01:20:37,566 --> 01:20:39,864 l'm running a business to make money 893 01:20:39,901 --> 01:20:41,027 not to invite you for dinner 894 01:20:41,069 --> 01:20:42,468 What do you mean more or less This is less! 895 01:20:42,571 --> 01:20:44,835 Yeah... don't get mad, l'm hurrying 896 01:20:46,508 --> 01:20:47,770 You have to soak the honey banana ball plates in hot water 897 01:20:47,809 --> 01:20:50,778 Don't just scrape them! 898 01:20:50,812 --> 01:20:53,303 You break the plate, you pay for it! Yes... 899 01:20:53,481 --> 01:20:54,413 Hey, Boss 900 01:20:54,449 --> 01:20:57,509 Do us a favor, let's quit selling those dick-haired honey banana balls? 901 01:20:57,552 --> 01:20:59,816 lt's hard for us to make and hard for him to wash. lt's not worth it 902 01:20:59,855 --> 01:21:01,789 l'll decide if it's worth it 903 01:21:01,823 --> 01:21:04,121 lf you don't like making them go work somewhere else 904 01:21:04,893 --> 01:21:06,554 Just a good hearted suggestion 905 01:21:07,429 --> 01:21:08,054 Thanks! 906 01:21:08,897 --> 01:21:10,262 What are you three guys stuck here for? 907 01:21:10,298 --> 01:21:11,026 Waiting for bowls 908 01:21:11,466 --> 01:21:12,899 Can't you do something else while you wait? 909 01:21:12,934 --> 01:21:14,231 Are your brain dead? 910 01:21:14,402 --> 01:21:15,369 There's nothing else to do?! 911 01:21:15,937 --> 01:21:16,835 Are the Mu Shu Pork pancakes steamed? 912 01:21:16,872 --> 01:21:17,896 ln the steamer 913 01:21:17,939 --> 01:21:18,496 The pickled cabbage is out 914 01:21:18,540 --> 01:21:19,905 The wontons are boiling 915 01:21:19,941 --> 01:21:21,875 the forks are cleaned 916 01:21:21,910 --> 01:21:23,343 the tables are cleared the checks are paid 917 01:21:57,279 --> 01:21:57,904 Chu 918 01:21:58,980 --> 01:22:00,072 here's today's pay 919 01:22:01,016 --> 01:22:01,573 Thank you 920 01:22:03,151 --> 01:22:05,312 This isn't working out 921 01:22:05,687 --> 01:22:06,654 Don't come tomorrow 922 01:22:06,988 --> 01:22:08,250 l'll find someone else 923 01:22:08,924 --> 01:22:10,892 Boss he's going okay now 924 01:22:11,293 --> 01:22:12,317 Enough 925 01:22:12,694 --> 01:22:14,491 No Problem 926 01:22:14,996 --> 01:22:16,224 there were enough dishes 927 01:22:16,264 --> 01:22:17,231 What do mean enough dishes, no problem? 928 01:22:17,265 --> 01:22:19,529 lt was only after the dinner rush hour 929 01:22:19,567 --> 01:22:21,899 that thing returned to normal 930 01:22:21,937 --> 01:22:24,030 Don't be pleading for him because he's old 931 01:22:26,041 --> 01:22:27,668 Lots of young guys would fight for the chance 932 01:22:27,709 --> 01:22:29,609 to make 700 dollars a month washing dishes 933 01:22:29,644 --> 01:22:30,975 Why should l have an old man? 934 01:22:31,012 --> 01:22:32,912 l'm not running an old folks home 935 01:22:33,481 --> 01:22:36,245 Boss, please give me another chance 936 01:22:36,318 --> 01:22:38,718 We all have to start somewhere. Right? 937 01:22:41,723 --> 01:22:44,021 Okay... One more chance 938 01:22:44,059 --> 01:22:45,026 Thank you 939 01:25:13,475 --> 01:25:14,874 ls Sargeant Warren there? 940 01:25:15,777 --> 01:25:18,712 lt's Alex Chu... yes 941 01:25:19,848 --> 01:25:21,076 No? 942 01:25:26,221 --> 01:25:28,121 Thanks Sargeant. Bye bye 943 01:25:48,510 --> 01:25:50,910 Linda. lt's Alex 944 01:25:52,180 --> 01:25:56,276 Let's have a talk... about the house 945 01:26:00,855 --> 01:26:05,155 Hey, congratulations on your review: A bold new voice in women's fiction 946 01:26:05,193 --> 01:26:06,217 Better late then never 947 01:26:06,261 --> 01:26:08,559 l'm really proud of you, although 948 01:26:08,596 --> 01:26:11,656 it makes me feel like l should quit my job and become a painter 949 01:26:13,935 --> 01:26:16,165 ln the meantime, all l do is eat 950 01:26:16,304 --> 01:26:17,271 Maybe you're pregnant 951 01:26:18,373 --> 01:26:21,536 Sure, if you believe in immaculate conception 952 01:26:23,845 --> 01:26:26,143 l'm even thinking of going to my high school reunion to see 953 01:26:26,181 --> 01:26:27,876 if there are any aging jocks still available 954 01:26:28,183 --> 01:26:28,706 Linda 955 01:26:30,518 --> 01:26:33,817 Well at least l have my work How's yours going? 956 01:26:34,322 --> 01:26:35,380 Two chapters this week 957 01:26:35,523 --> 01:26:37,889 Oh, more travails of study pioneer women 958 01:26:38,359 --> 01:26:40,589 Actually l've written in a Chinese family 959 01:26:40,628 --> 01:26:42,493 The father brought over to work on the railroads 960 01:26:42,530 --> 01:26:45,192 Don't tell me you miss the old geezer? 961 01:26:45,767 --> 01:26:46,597 Of course not 962 01:26:47,168 --> 01:26:47,827 Runaway Grandpa 963 01:26:47,869 --> 01:26:50,235 l'm gonna have nightmares for the rest of my life 964 01:26:50,271 --> 01:26:52,739 imagining his face on the side of my milk cartons 965 01:26:53,308 --> 01:26:54,297 lt's sad 966 01:26:55,210 --> 01:26:56,234 And Alex... 967 01:26:56,277 --> 01:26:57,244 He blames you, does he? 968 01:26:57,445 --> 01:27:01,381 No, he's just anxious. l blame myself 969 01:27:08,957 --> 01:27:10,515 How can l let you do this? 970 01:27:10,558 --> 01:27:12,423 You'd better do your own work 971 01:27:12,794 --> 01:27:14,318 Don't worry about me 972 01:27:14,362 --> 01:27:15,920 Once l get busy l won't be able to help you anyway 973 01:27:16,497 --> 01:27:18,192 Wu, thanks a lot 974 01:27:18,233 --> 01:27:19,598 but everyone's got work to do 975 01:27:19,634 --> 01:27:21,659 Don't treat me special. l'll manage 976 01:27:23,271 --> 01:27:25,603 Chu, this is for you, l got someone 977 01:27:26,307 --> 01:27:27,535 Boss, l've been doing all right 978 01:27:32,313 --> 01:27:34,440 Eight bowls, five plates 979 01:27:34,816 --> 01:27:35,976 it's only 6:30p.m. 980 01:27:36,351 --> 01:27:37,818 You need those two to help you 981 01:27:38,219 --> 01:27:39,277 What happens at 7:30 982 01:27:39,320 --> 01:27:42,016 when the guests are lined up outside the door? 983 01:27:42,223 --> 01:27:44,521 He didn't ask for help we volunteered 984 01:27:44,726 --> 01:27:46,387 You volunteered, fine! He asked for help, fine! 985 01:27:46,427 --> 01:27:48,691 l don't care l can't take any risks tonight 986 01:27:48,730 --> 01:27:51,290 Liu go downstairs and get yourself an apron 987 01:27:52,634 --> 01:27:54,761 Here's ten dollars take it or leave it 988 01:27:54,836 --> 01:27:57,600 Boss, why do you have to treat an old man this way? 989 01:27:58,006 --> 01:27:59,871 l'll wash faster 990 01:28:01,376 --> 01:28:03,207 Not just faster but clean too! 991 01:28:03,244 --> 01:28:05,235 Come on, cut the crap, go! 992 01:28:05,280 --> 01:28:07,475 This is money 993 01:28:08,249 --> 01:28:09,273 Have you heard that before? 994 01:28:10,685 --> 01:28:12,778 Probably not, being from the mainland 995 01:28:13,388 --> 01:28:15,913 l know everything's shared there working more gets you nothing 996 01:28:15,957 --> 01:28:18,790 Four decades of such thinking produced 997 01:28:18,826 --> 01:28:19,656 all you lazy bums 998 01:28:21,496 --> 01:28:22,690 Who are you calling a lazy bums? 999 01:28:23,831 --> 01:28:25,492 Eh? What's wrong? You don't accept that? 1000 01:28:25,900 --> 01:28:28,368 Then go back to China and live off your relatives. Go on! 1001 01:28:28,436 --> 01:28:29,528 No one's stopping you 1002 01:28:29,971 --> 01:28:31,962 l'm telling you, this is America 1003 01:28:32,006 --> 01:28:33,530 There's no communal property 1004 01:28:33,574 --> 01:28:34,506 You have to earn everything 1005 01:28:34,542 --> 01:28:36,567 yourself! 1006 01:28:36,644 --> 01:28:39,010 lf you want to be American then why don't you go all the way 1007 01:28:39,047 --> 01:28:40,139 and buy dishwasher 1008 01:28:40,181 --> 01:28:41,478 lt'll wash faster and cleaner 1009 01:28:42,016 --> 01:28:46,009 Yeh! l'm offering you ten dollars 1010 01:28:46,054 --> 01:28:47,885 because l respect your age 1011 01:28:48,056 --> 01:28:49,785 l'm saving face for you 1012 01:28:49,824 --> 01:28:51,018 if you don't want that 1013 01:28:51,292 --> 01:28:52,350 l'll throw you out! 1014 01:28:53,461 --> 01:28:55,486 See if you can 1015 01:28:56,297 --> 01:28:58,424 Don't think l won't touch you because you're old 1016 01:28:58,900 --> 01:29:00,367 Come try me! 1017 01:29:00,802 --> 01:29:04,067 lf you can move me half a step l won't say another word 1018 01:29:04,105 --> 01:29:06,039 l'll turn and leave 1019 01:29:06,307 --> 01:29:07,433 Don't 1020 01:29:12,680 --> 01:29:14,375 So the old geezer knows kung-fu 1021 01:29:14,749 --> 01:29:16,808 No wonder you dared be so arrogant with me! 1022 01:29:20,355 --> 01:29:22,323 Oww! Li, Wu, help me! 1023 01:29:22,824 --> 01:29:23,848 l'm not getting involved in this 1024 01:29:24,926 --> 01:29:26,951 Cooks, Chang, Chien, get over here! 1025 01:29:27,061 --> 01:29:29,393 Boss, this is none of our business 1026 01:29:29,897 --> 01:29:31,387 Do you want to keep working here? 1027 01:29:32,900 --> 01:29:33,764 Quick 1028 01:29:39,040 --> 01:29:41,634 Old Chu, don't get angry 1029 01:29:41,676 --> 01:29:43,041 but we've all got families to take care of 1030 01:29:43,778 --> 01:29:45,143 We'll just move you half a step, okay? 1031 01:29:45,713 --> 01:29:47,476 Then the business will keep going Everyone, thank you 1032 01:29:48,516 --> 01:29:49,983 Come on, careful now 1033 01:29:52,987 --> 01:29:53,885 Get him! 1034 01:29:54,922 --> 01:29:56,389 Liu, help out! 1035 01:29:56,424 --> 01:29:56,822 Wu, help! 1036 01:29:59,794 --> 01:30:00,954 Go and help 1037 01:30:21,716 --> 01:30:25,152 Chu, you're a hero. We can't move you 1038 01:30:25,186 --> 01:30:26,847 We brothers apologize 1039 01:30:28,456 --> 01:30:31,482 Boss Huang, we quit 1040 01:30:32,059 --> 01:30:37,122 Go find yourself some of those thick skinned types with big muscles 1041 01:30:37,165 --> 01:30:38,530 l can't take this 1042 01:30:40,535 --> 01:30:43,470 Hey, you can't all leave! 1043 01:30:44,872 --> 01:30:47,033 Okay! l'm calling every employment agency! 1044 01:30:47,074 --> 01:30:49,474 Don't think you'll work in New York again! 1045 01:30:50,011 --> 01:30:51,444 Fuck you You 1046 01:30:53,548 --> 01:30:55,880 All right tough guy! The business is closed tonight 1047 01:30:55,917 --> 01:30:57,976 But l'm calling the cops on you! 1048 01:30:58,019 --> 01:31:00,886 l don't have a green card You hired me illegally 1049 01:31:00,922 --> 01:31:02,446 They'll find you three thousand dollars 1050 01:31:02,824 --> 01:31:03,552 l'm telling you 1051 01:31:03,591 --> 01:31:06,617 l'll move you without the cops! 1052 01:31:16,571 --> 01:31:18,562 Thank you, come again 1053 01:31:46,267 --> 01:31:49,134 Grab him! He's like an eel 1054 01:31:49,704 --> 01:31:50,671 He's like a slimy fish 1055 01:32:12,827 --> 01:32:14,761 Yeah, l've seen this kind before 1056 01:33:15,089 --> 01:33:17,284 Ten police officers from the Fifth Precinct 1057 01:33:17,325 --> 01:33:21,659 were injured earlier this evening in a brawl inside a Chinatown restaurant 1058 01:33:21,696 --> 01:33:22,856 Helen Wong reports 1059 01:33:23,831 --> 01:33:26,265 Shirley l'm standing in front of the Lai Fu restaurant 1060 01:33:26,467 --> 01:33:27,365 The owner Frankie Huang 1061 01:33:27,401 --> 01:33:30,666 tried to fire his 70-year old dishwasher here earlier this evening 1062 01:33:30,738 --> 01:33:32,797 But Huang got more than he bargained for 1063 01:33:32,840 --> 01:33:36,776 Because the man he tried to fire Mr. Chu refused to leave the restaurant 1064 01:33:36,877 --> 01:33:37,536 Alex 1065 01:33:37,578 --> 01:33:39,842 Police said that Mr. Chu is a Tai Chi master 1066 01:33:39,880 --> 01:33:43,611 and he let lose a 1 30 pounds of martial arts fury 1067 01:33:43,651 --> 01:33:45,846 And hurt over a dozen of New York's finest 1068 01:33:46,020 --> 01:33:50,184 Now it appears that Mr. Chu's being led out of the restaurant by the police 1069 01:33:50,224 --> 01:33:55,628 and is being put into a squad car and taken to the precinct and be arrested 1070 01:33:56,230 --> 01:34:00,064 Reporting live, Helen Wong now back to you at the studio 1071 01:34:36,337 --> 01:34:38,396 He's been like this ever since he came in 1072 01:34:38,739 --> 01:34:40,730 The entire time he has been here 1073 01:34:40,775 --> 01:34:43,710 he hasn't said anything nor has he eaten or drunk anything 1074 01:34:44,845 --> 01:34:48,645 l tell you l don't know if he's meditating or sleeping 1075 01:34:55,823 --> 01:34:57,017 lf you don't mind me saying so Mr. Chu 1076 01:34:57,058 --> 01:34:59,390 it's... kind of depressing 1077 01:35:06,667 --> 01:35:08,726 l'll let you go in and talk to him 1078 01:35:09,103 --> 01:35:09,933 Thank you officer 1079 01:35:10,671 --> 01:35:11,296 Any time 1080 01:35:27,755 --> 01:35:28,779 Dad 1081 01:35:37,098 --> 01:35:41,000 Ah, attaining nothingness isn't easy 1082 01:35:43,771 --> 01:35:45,261 Dad, we've bought a new house 1083 01:35:46,040 --> 01:35:47,132 it's much bigger than the old one 1084 01:35:48,476 --> 01:35:49,340 What for? 1085 01:35:50,711 --> 01:35:52,110 l'm here to take you home 1086 01:35:52,146 --> 01:35:54,979 Home? Whose home? 1087 01:35:56,717 --> 01:35:58,082 My home is your home! 1088 01:35:59,220 --> 01:36:02,246 Forget it. l see clearly now 1089 01:36:03,290 --> 01:36:05,724 the only thing that matters is that you have a happy life 1090 01:36:06,327 --> 01:36:08,761 lf you want to show me some filial respect 1091 01:36:10,097 --> 01:36:11,496 get me 1092 01:36:12,166 --> 01:36:16,296 an apartment in Chinatown 1093 01:36:17,304 --> 01:36:21,934 Let me peacefully pass my days there disciplining my spirit 1094 01:36:23,310 --> 01:36:24,800 ln your free time bring the boy to see me 1095 01:36:25,279 --> 01:36:27,247 This way when we get together 1096 01:36:28,816 --> 01:36:32,877 there'll still be some good feelings 1097 01:36:35,456 --> 01:36:39,483 Dad 1098 01:36:40,060 --> 01:36:42,756 all these years l've studied and worked hard 1099 01:36:42,863 --> 01:36:44,922 and built my family 1100 01:36:45,766 --> 01:36:48,326 in order that one day l could bring you to America 1101 01:36:49,270 --> 01:36:51,864 so you could have some good days in your life 1102 01:36:53,474 --> 01:36:54,338 Dad! 1103 01:37:07,855 --> 01:37:10,119 Alex, can you give a hand up here? 1104 01:37:10,224 --> 01:37:12,522 Okay, coming up 1105 01:37:19,834 --> 01:37:20,801 ls this straight? 1106 01:37:21,602 --> 01:37:22,796 Lower in the left 1107 01:37:23,838 --> 01:37:25,032 Yeah, it's fine 1108 01:37:25,439 --> 01:37:27,373 Do you think he'll ever spend a night here? 1109 01:37:27,408 --> 01:37:31,071 Oh, yes. As long as Jeremy is here Grandpa will visit 1110 01:37:31,278 --> 01:37:33,269 Jeremy wants to be a Tai Chi master 1111 01:37:33,314 --> 01:37:35,544 Why didn't you ever learn any Tai Chi from your father? 1112 01:37:35,583 --> 01:37:39,246 You know, for Dad Tai Chi was a way to escape from reality 1113 01:37:39,920 --> 01:37:42,787 Even when he did pushing hands, for him 1114 01:37:42,823 --> 01:37:44,848 it was a way to avoid other people 1115 01:37:45,092 --> 01:37:45,922 Pushing hands? 1116 01:37:46,560 --> 01:37:49,461 Yeah, it's like Tai Chi for two 1117 01:37:50,898 --> 01:37:52,957 A way of keeping your balance 1118 01:37:53,067 --> 01:37:54,967 while unbalancing your opponent 1119 01:37:55,002 --> 01:37:57,368 Like marriage... only kidding 1120 01:37:57,838 --> 01:37:59,328 Okay, you stand like this... 1121 01:38:01,375 --> 01:38:02,433 Balanced? Yup 1122 01:38:02,543 --> 01:38:04,477 lf you try to unbalance me 1123 01:38:04,511 --> 01:38:06,342 l simply avoid your energy 1124 01:38:06,380 --> 01:38:08,143 and turn it back on you 1125 01:38:13,120 --> 01:38:13,984 Relax 1126 01:38:16,590 --> 01:38:19,252 Don't resist and don't break contact 1127 01:38:21,929 --> 01:38:23,021 Feel it? 1128 01:38:24,965 --> 01:38:27,365 Step out and collect 1129 01:38:27,668 --> 01:38:31,069 Moving up on left 1130 01:38:31,906 --> 01:38:35,672 Collect and moving up 1131 01:38:36,110 --> 01:38:37,873 Turn to right 1132 01:38:37,912 --> 01:38:41,939 Hugging your back 1133 01:38:41,982 --> 01:38:44,644 Hand down 1134 01:38:45,619 --> 01:38:47,610 Turn back and attack 1135 01:38:48,422 --> 01:38:50,617 Get back 1136 01:38:50,658 --> 01:38:53,320 Spread your legs 1137 01:38:53,360 --> 01:38:56,523 Get in 1138 01:38:57,564 --> 01:38:58,428 Squat down 1139 01:38:59,233 --> 01:39:02,691 Collect 1140 01:39:04,004 --> 01:39:06,029 Swing hands and step forward 1141 01:39:07,041 --> 01:39:08,633 Moving forward 1142 01:39:09,944 --> 01:39:13,072 Get in and spread your fingers 1143 01:39:13,981 --> 01:39:15,972 Step back and collect 1144 01:39:16,984 --> 01:39:18,975 Hook 1145 01:39:19,553 --> 01:39:20,952 Get in 1146 01:39:21,922 --> 01:39:23,412 Sweep 1147 01:39:26,260 --> 01:39:27,420 Turn hands 1148 01:39:28,595 --> 01:39:29,994 Single whip 1149 01:39:35,669 --> 01:39:36,567 Very good... 1150 01:39:39,640 --> 01:39:41,733 Relax, relax your whole body 1151 01:39:52,052 --> 01:39:54,714 Relax your hip and lower down 1152 01:39:57,224 --> 01:39:59,055 Relax... 1153 01:40:00,461 --> 01:40:03,089 Good, raise your arms up 1154 01:40:03,964 --> 01:40:05,397 Relax little and eyes looking in the distance 1155 01:40:05,599 --> 01:40:09,000 Mrs. Chen, long time no see 1156 01:40:09,103 --> 01:40:11,094 You've come a long way to buy groceries 1157 01:40:11,138 --> 01:40:12,765 No, not far. l live in the area 1158 01:40:13,741 --> 01:40:14,935 Your daughter moved? 1159 01:40:14,975 --> 01:40:16,135 No, l moved 1160 01:40:16,977 --> 01:40:19,741 That's great! Living on your own, you're free 1161 01:40:19,780 --> 01:40:21,213 You can do whatever you want 1162 01:40:22,182 --> 01:40:24,514 l just finished shopping 1163 01:40:24,551 --> 01:40:27,611 saw it was early and decided to stop by your class 1164 01:40:27,988 --> 01:40:30,081 How did you know l was teaching here? 1165 01:40:31,358 --> 01:40:33,121 Wow! Who doesn't know about the hero old Mr. Chu 1166 01:40:33,160 --> 01:40:35,025 famous all over Chinatown 1167 01:40:36,330 --> 01:40:37,592 The TV news showed that you knocked flat 1168 01:40:37,631 --> 01:40:40,065 a gang of American police and Chinese hoodlums 1169 01:40:41,668 --> 01:40:42,965 From what l can see if 1170 01:40:43,003 --> 01:40:44,971 Tai Chi Chuan could be practised upside down 1171 01:40:45,005 --> 01:40:46,472 the ceiling of this old age centre 1172 01:40:46,507 --> 01:40:48,771 would be packed with your students 1173 01:40:49,510 --> 01:40:51,341 You're making fun of me! 1174 01:40:51,412 --> 01:40:53,039 l'm speaking the truth 1175 01:40:54,014 --> 01:40:54,708 did you make a fortune? 1176 01:40:55,449 --> 01:40:56,279 No way 1177 01:40:56,750 --> 01:41:00,516 Every morning l come here and pass the time with the students 1178 01:41:01,655 --> 01:41:03,122 Anyway we old folks 1179 01:41:04,058 --> 01:41:06,618 have nothing but time to kill 1180 01:41:07,027 --> 01:41:09,621 l earn my own money 1181 01:41:09,730 --> 01:41:10,822 and don't take anybody's flack 1182 01:41:11,365 --> 01:41:13,993 That's why l always say 1183 01:41:14,034 --> 01:41:16,264 you can't hold everything inside 1184 01:41:16,303 --> 01:41:18,828 Sometimes you've got to lose your temper to straighten things out 1185 01:41:19,106 --> 01:41:21,301 The kids are grown up 1186 01:41:22,042 --> 01:41:24,340 lf we old folks don't take care of ourselves 1187 01:41:24,378 --> 01:41:25,538 who will? 1188 01:41:27,081 --> 01:41:28,173 You're right 1189 01:41:29,249 --> 01:41:31,080 ls your shoulder better? 1190 01:41:31,151 --> 01:41:32,743 Better? 1191 01:41:33,087 --> 01:41:34,714 At my age, l just thank the heavens 1192 01:41:34,755 --> 01:41:36,222 that it doesn't get worse 1193 01:41:37,057 --> 01:41:38,319 l don't know kung-fu like you 1194 01:41:40,494 --> 01:41:42,189 But is it convenient living alone? 1195 01:41:43,363 --> 01:41:44,057 lt's all right 1196 01:41:45,365 --> 01:41:47,128 My daughter comes to see me every two or three weeks 1197 01:41:47,167 --> 01:41:50,261 when she goes shopping around here 1198 01:41:50,704 --> 01:41:52,228 she cooks and eats with me 1199 01:41:53,273 --> 01:41:57,300 Uhhhh. That's good. Alex and his family do the same 1200 01:42:11,091 --> 01:42:12,353 You'd better take care of your students l'm leaving now 1201 01:42:13,160 --> 01:42:14,422 When you're free, stop by 1202 01:42:15,195 --> 01:42:17,663 We're neighbours now 1203 01:42:17,698 --> 01:42:19,290 Well, take care 1204 01:42:20,167 --> 01:42:20,690 You too 1205 01:42:47,895 --> 01:42:48,657 Mrs. Chen! 1206 01:42:51,498 --> 01:42:52,465 Why did you come out? 1207 01:42:53,734 --> 01:42:55,258 To see if you had left 1208 01:42:56,136 --> 01:42:58,400 The sun is so pleasant today 1209 01:42:58,639 --> 01:42:59,697 l was thinking, l'm just one person 1210 01:42:59,873 --> 01:43:03,138 l could go home or stay out both would be good 1211 01:43:03,177 --> 01:43:05,577 Anyway, standing here l got lost in thought 1212 01:43:05,746 --> 01:43:06,542 Where do you live? 1213 01:43:07,247 --> 01:43:09,340 l live in that building, number 1068 1214 01:43:10,217 --> 01:43:13,152 l live in that building, number 20101 1215 01:43:14,555 --> 01:43:15,749 Stop by for a visit sometime 1216 01:43:17,324 --> 01:43:18,552 Do you have anything to do this afternoon? 1217 01:43:20,294 --> 01:43:24,424 Uh... Nothing