1 00:00:13,947 --> 00:00:16,711 Fourth Production Company of China Film Group Corporation 2 00:00:16,783 --> 00:00:19,547 Century Hero Film Investment Co. Ltd. China Movie Channel 3 00:00:19,619 --> 00:00:21,780 21st Century Shengkai Film Company 4 00:00:25,025 --> 00:00:26,492 Hold still. 5 00:00:32,632 --> 00:00:33,860 Xiaochun! 6 00:00:35,201 --> 00:00:36,862 Mr. Debao needs you. 7 00:00:37,337 --> 00:00:38,361 Coming. 8 00:00:39,739 --> 00:00:41,536 Hey, my money! 9 00:00:41,608 --> 00:00:43,132 My dad will pay you. 10 00:00:43,209 --> 00:00:46,701 Executive Producers - Yang Buting Yan Xiaoming Li Bolun - Chen Kaige 11 00:00:47,414 --> 00:00:51,441 Produced by Tong Gang Chen Hong 12 00:01:02,295 --> 00:01:05,355 Co-producers - Han Sanping - Huang Jianxin 13 00:01:10,170 --> 00:01:13,435 Written by Chen Kaige - Xue Xiaolu 14 00:01:13,773 --> 00:01:16,537 Director of Photography - Kim Hyungkoo 15 00:01:17,343 --> 00:01:19,504 Production Designers Cao Jiuping - Liu Luyi 16 00:01:19,579 --> 00:01:21,376 Costume Designer - Hah Yongsoo 17 00:01:21,648 --> 00:01:25,209 Editor - Zhou Ying 18 00:01:25,685 --> 00:01:28,779 Music by Zhao Lin 19 00:01:39,265 --> 00:01:40,289 Dad! 20 00:01:40,366 --> 00:01:42,129 It's about time. 21 00:01:56,082 --> 00:01:57,640 Push. 22 00:01:57,750 --> 00:02:00,218 Breathe deeply. 23 00:02:01,321 --> 00:02:05,781 Xiaochun, the baby won't come out. 24 00:02:06,059 --> 00:02:08,493 I want you to play her something. 25 00:02:10,697 --> 00:02:12,665 The livelier the better. 26 00:02:16,169 --> 00:02:18,660 Liu Peiqi 27 00:02:19,405 --> 00:02:22,169 Chen Hong 28 00:02:22,642 --> 00:02:25,440 Wang Zhiwen 29 00:02:26,146 --> 00:02:28,671 Chen Kaige - Tang Yun 30 00:02:29,382 --> 00:02:34,376 TOGETHER 31 00:02:38,191 --> 00:02:42,628 Directed by Chen Kaige 32 00:02:51,337 --> 00:02:52,429 Liu Cheng! 33 00:02:52,505 --> 00:02:53,870 Taste this. 34 00:02:58,645 --> 00:02:59,873 It's delicious. 35 00:03:02,415 --> 00:03:05,782 Liu Cheng may come from the north... 36 00:03:06,085 --> 00:03:08,553 but he sure can cook a tasty southern dish. 37 00:03:08,621 --> 00:03:11,454 If I were a woman, I'd marry him. 38 00:03:13,626 --> 00:03:17,585 I like your son Xiaochun. 39 00:03:17,664 --> 00:03:22,829 He wasn't much when you arrived. What a violinist he's become! 40 00:03:25,672 --> 00:03:27,435 A little something for him. 41 00:03:27,507 --> 00:03:29,475 No, I couldn't. 42 00:03:30,109 --> 00:03:32,100 - Take it. - I'd rather not. 43 00:03:33,313 --> 00:03:35,304 Xiaochun, come here. 44 00:03:39,552 --> 00:03:43,784 Xiaochun, I want to thank you. 45 00:03:45,625 --> 00:03:47,559 Take this. 46 00:03:47,627 --> 00:03:50,755 Buy yourself whatever you like. 47 00:03:50,830 --> 00:03:52,593 Thanks, Mr. Debao. 48 00:03:53,166 --> 00:03:57,535 Xiaochun, at least you understand how life works. 49 00:03:59,872 --> 00:04:02,170 Liu Cheng, a letter. 50 00:04:20,126 --> 00:04:24,586 Community News: Liu Xiaochun will compete in Beijing. 51 00:04:24,664 --> 00:04:26,495 Dad, my back itches. 52 00:04:27,267 --> 00:04:28,461 Here? 53 00:04:28,534 --> 00:04:32,561 Fortunate Mr: Debao had an 8 lb. 8 oz. Boy. 54 00:05:07,674 --> 00:05:09,107 Nice shot! 55 00:05:58,391 --> 00:06:02,327 - Taking much cash with you? - Guess. 56 00:06:03,529 --> 00:06:04,826 1,500? 57 00:06:06,199 --> 00:06:07,291 2,000? 58 00:06:07,367 --> 00:06:09,597 No, guess again. 59 00:06:10,737 --> 00:06:12,170 3,000? 60 00:06:12,739 --> 00:06:14,502 I'll leave you guessing. 61 00:06:38,431 --> 00:06:41,093 Chun, it's urgent. 62 00:06:41,167 --> 00:06:43,601 I need a toilet, and fast. 63 00:06:43,669 --> 00:06:47,070 Wait for me here. Don't budge. 64 00:06:51,577 --> 00:06:55,536 Need a place to stay? Cheap beds, good service. 65 00:06:57,083 --> 00:06:59,574 Anyone need a room? 66 00:07:30,750 --> 00:07:32,479 Watch it. My hair! 67 00:07:38,257 --> 00:07:40,088 Fix it nice. 68 00:07:52,038 --> 00:07:54,666 Kid, grab the suitcase. 69 00:08:05,284 --> 00:08:06,911 I'll give you a receipt. 70 00:09:02,241 --> 00:09:03,606 - Who called for help? - I did. 71 00:09:03,676 --> 00:09:05,007 What's the problem? 72 00:09:05,077 --> 00:09:06,544 I've lost my child. 73 00:09:06,612 --> 00:09:09,012 - When was this? - Just now. 74 00:09:09,081 --> 00:09:10,912 He was right here 10 minutes ago. 75 00:09:10,983 --> 00:09:12,610 I had diarrhea... 76 00:09:12,685 --> 00:09:14,414 Let me explain. 77 00:09:14,487 --> 00:09:17,012 He began the violin at age 3. 78 00:09:17,089 --> 00:09:21,082 Since age 5, he's won a local prize every year. 79 00:09:21,160 --> 00:09:23,060 What a catastrophe. 80 00:09:23,129 --> 00:09:25,063 - Age? - 13. 81 00:09:25,131 --> 00:09:27,031 - Boy or girl? - Boy. 82 00:09:29,368 --> 00:09:34,101 Chun, where on earth were you? It's your turn. 83 00:09:34,173 --> 00:09:35,800 YOUNG PEOPLE'S HALL 84 00:09:48,588 --> 00:09:51,819 - That's my boy. - He's good. 85 00:11:13,639 --> 00:11:16,369 The winner's parents, come forward. 86 00:11:16,575 --> 00:11:18,065 Director Chang! 87 00:11:18,377 --> 00:11:20,538 Mr. Chang, meet Liu Xiaochun. 88 00:11:21,113 --> 00:11:22,273 Good work. 89 00:11:23,182 --> 00:11:25,446 You play very well. 90 00:11:25,518 --> 00:11:28,646 If your school accepts him... 91 00:11:28,721 --> 00:11:32,748 we can stay here and try to bring you honor. 92 00:11:32,825 --> 00:11:37,694 Unfortunately, you need a Beijing residence permit to stay. 93 00:11:37,763 --> 00:11:40,095 I can't help you. 94 00:11:40,232 --> 00:11:45,295 However, if a private teacher takes him, we won't object. 95 00:11:51,110 --> 00:11:53,772 Jiang, how did you like the competition? 96 00:11:54,246 --> 00:11:57,306 Your music exam's always the same. 97 00:11:57,383 --> 00:11:59,647 What do you mean our exam? 98 00:11:59,719 --> 00:12:02,153 You're on staff here, too. 99 00:12:02,221 --> 00:12:04,951 How much did the winner pay to win? 100 00:12:06,792 --> 00:12:10,284 We accept targeted contributions to offset costs. 101 00:12:10,362 --> 00:12:13,559 Is it wrong to express gratitude? 102 00:12:13,632 --> 00:12:16,294 No favoritism, no sponsors. 103 00:12:16,368 --> 00:12:18,836 The good player finished where? 104 00:12:18,904 --> 00:12:21,168 You mean number five? 105 00:12:21,240 --> 00:12:24,971 You remain perceptive as ever. 106 00:12:49,335 --> 00:12:51,303 Professor Jiang. 107 00:12:51,637 --> 00:12:53,867 Oh, Professor! 108 00:12:56,408 --> 00:13:00,367 My name is Liu Cheng. I'm number five's father. 109 00:13:01,347 --> 00:13:02,974 Number five? So? 110 00:13:03,449 --> 00:13:05,144 What's the big deal? 111 00:13:06,619 --> 00:13:08,246 Wow, I'm bowled over. 112 00:13:21,767 --> 00:13:23,325 He's home. 113 00:13:24,103 --> 00:13:25,900 Professor. 114 00:13:25,971 --> 00:13:28,565 This is your teacher. Say hello. 115 00:13:28,641 --> 00:13:30,165 Go on! 116 00:13:31,310 --> 00:13:34,302 I entrust him to you. 117 00:13:34,380 --> 00:13:35,847 Let me do that. 118 00:13:36,015 --> 00:13:39,507 Will lessons be once or twice a week? 119 00:13:39,718 --> 00:13:42,551 Be strict. Strict is fine by me. 120 00:13:42,621 --> 00:13:46,022 It's best for the child, to be strict. 121 00:13:46,192 --> 00:13:48,092 Beijing folks are sharp. 122 00:13:48,160 --> 00:13:51,027 But my son is their match. 123 00:13:51,096 --> 00:13:53,223 Smart and adroit. 124 00:13:54,200 --> 00:13:57,636 Every year a prize, like clockwork. 125 00:13:57,703 --> 00:14:00,171 Back home, nobody's heard of Liu Cheng... 126 00:14:00,239 --> 00:14:04,767 but everybody knows Xiaochun's father. 127 00:14:04,844 --> 00:14:07,074 This is a real opportunity for you. 128 00:14:07,146 --> 00:14:11,640 I'm telling you straight. Understand that Xiaochun... 129 00:14:11,717 --> 00:14:14,151 Fine. I get the picture. 130 00:14:15,387 --> 00:14:17,981 Explore a bit of Beijing together. 131 00:14:18,057 --> 00:14:20,525 See the Forbidden City and go home. 132 00:14:20,593 --> 00:14:22,356 Are you kidding? 133 00:14:24,396 --> 00:14:26,159 He finished fifth, didn't he? 134 00:14:27,299 --> 00:14:29,324 I'll level with you. 135 00:14:29,401 --> 00:14:32,928 He should have been first. 136 00:14:35,407 --> 00:14:36,738 You get it? 137 00:14:38,143 --> 00:14:41,442 Even if he plays great, he won't succeed. 138 00:14:43,182 --> 00:14:44,342 Do you understand? 139 00:14:46,919 --> 00:14:51,481 Mr. Jiang, your words just make me want to stay even more. 140 00:14:55,361 --> 00:14:57,591 The truth is... 141 00:14:57,796 --> 00:14:59,787 he was a baby when his mother left. 142 00:14:59,865 --> 00:15:01,628 Her violin remained. 143 00:15:01,700 --> 00:15:05,329 He began to play it because he missed her. 144 00:15:05,404 --> 00:15:08,805 Whenever he thinks of her, he plays the violin. 145 00:15:08,874 --> 00:15:11,172 I don't want anything to hurt him. 146 00:15:11,243 --> 00:15:13,905 Chun! 147 00:15:31,063 --> 00:15:33,361 It's 11:00. You can come in. 148 00:15:48,847 --> 00:15:50,712 Tell me. 149 00:15:51,517 --> 00:15:56,181 20 yuan buys a bath and a bunk. 150 00:15:56,255 --> 00:15:57,779 Is that right? 151 00:15:59,425 --> 00:16:01,791 That's right. Why? 152 00:16:03,562 --> 00:16:05,120 You're sure? 153 00:16:24,650 --> 00:16:27,210 Chun, a bath and a bed for 20 yuan... 154 00:16:27,286 --> 00:16:28,548 is quite a deal. 155 00:16:28,721 --> 00:16:30,746 A bath with the room. 156 00:16:31,457 --> 00:16:32,446 You asleep? 157 00:17:03,288 --> 00:17:04,687 Ready? 158 00:17:04,990 --> 00:17:06,252 Begin. 159 00:17:21,340 --> 00:17:22,568 Stop. 160 00:17:24,143 --> 00:17:26,839 Zhang Lifa, listen to yourself. 161 00:17:26,945 --> 00:17:30,403 You haven't played a single note on key. Not one. 162 00:17:30,816 --> 00:17:32,010 Really? 163 00:17:32,618 --> 00:17:33,642 Yes. Really. 164 00:17:34,887 --> 00:17:36,616 Now start over. 165 00:17:41,827 --> 00:17:42,919 Hello? 166 00:17:44,196 --> 00:17:46,824 That you? 167 00:17:47,699 --> 00:17:50,065 I'm at the kid's violin lesson. 168 00:17:50,135 --> 00:17:52,467 That's right, it's culture. 169 00:17:52,538 --> 00:17:54,199 Mean anything to you? 170 00:17:54,273 --> 00:17:56,002 What's the problem? 171 00:17:56,408 --> 00:17:57,397 What? 172 00:17:57,476 --> 00:18:01,913 You under his thumb? He demands, and you deliver! 173 00:18:01,980 --> 00:18:05,609 If he said to jump in the lake, would you? 174 00:18:06,318 --> 00:18:10,778 I owe him money? That's a laugh. 175 00:18:10,856 --> 00:18:12,153 He has no proof. 176 00:18:12,224 --> 00:18:13,714 Press charges? 177 00:18:17,029 --> 00:18:19,088 I didn't say stop. 178 00:18:19,164 --> 00:18:22,497 I'll sue right back. For slander. 179 00:18:22,568 --> 00:18:26,561 I didn't sign an IOU. 180 00:18:27,072 --> 00:18:30,337 You listen good. If you give him one cent... 181 00:18:30,409 --> 00:18:32,138 you'll feel my wrath. 182 00:18:49,161 --> 00:18:51,925 Come on, honey, let's not stay another minute. 183 00:18:51,997 --> 00:18:53,157 Goodbye. 184 00:18:56,235 --> 00:18:58,396 Get this straight. 185 00:18:58,470 --> 00:19:01,906 We're dumping you, and not vice versa. 186 00:19:01,974 --> 00:19:03,100 Come along! 187 00:19:04,409 --> 00:19:05,740 Come back. 188 00:19:06,345 --> 00:19:08,108 Don't forget your bow. 189 00:19:15,287 --> 00:19:18,085 Teachers are a dime a dozen. 190 00:19:18,157 --> 00:19:20,921 Thanks for letting me quit. 191 00:19:27,299 --> 00:19:28,891 You, at the door! 192 00:19:29,268 --> 00:19:32,465 Come in. Stop lurking like a thief. 193 00:19:32,638 --> 00:19:34,230 Yes, sir, Professor. 194 00:19:37,442 --> 00:19:39,535 Come here, boy. 195 00:19:40,212 --> 00:19:42,703 Would you remove that red hat? 196 00:19:42,781 --> 00:19:44,009 It makes me uneasy. 197 00:19:48,287 --> 00:19:49,618 The thing is... 198 00:19:53,258 --> 00:19:55,317 I must be incompetent. 199 00:19:55,727 --> 00:20:00,061 Not at all! You're a good teacher. 200 00:20:01,433 --> 00:20:05,062 Oh, yeah? Then why did she fire me? 201 00:20:05,137 --> 00:20:06,126 We... 202 00:20:07,673 --> 00:20:09,937 We would like to hire you. 203 00:20:46,011 --> 00:20:50,778 Liu Xiaochun, before we start, some ground rules. 204 00:20:50,849 --> 00:20:54,842 First, you'll have to work hard. 205 00:20:54,920 --> 00:20:57,150 Otherwise, it's pointless. 206 00:20:57,556 --> 00:21:00,684 Second, you must enjoy playing. 207 00:21:00,759 --> 00:21:05,492 Refrain from playing unless you enjoy it. 208 00:21:05,564 --> 00:21:09,432 And finally, don't play only when you think of your mother. 209 00:21:10,836 --> 00:21:12,133 That's it. 210 00:21:15,007 --> 00:21:16,531 Play something. 211 00:21:27,686 --> 00:21:28,675 Who is it? 212 00:21:29,021 --> 00:21:31,581 Hello, is this Mr. Cheng? 213 00:21:31,790 --> 00:21:34,782 Cut it out, I know it's you. 214 00:21:35,160 --> 00:21:37,958 I miss you already. Now what? 215 00:21:38,030 --> 00:21:40,021 I miss you, too. 216 00:21:40,265 --> 00:21:43,166 Oh, yeah. Then why leave me? 217 00:21:43,235 --> 00:21:47,569 Do you give other women such nice shoes? 218 00:21:47,639 --> 00:21:49,869 What other women? 219 00:21:50,175 --> 00:21:51,642 Do you love me? 220 00:21:52,010 --> 00:21:53,602 Not this again! 221 00:21:53,679 --> 00:21:54,805 Yes or no? 222 00:21:54,880 --> 00:21:57,747 You're always asking! You must love me a lot. 223 00:21:57,816 --> 00:21:59,181 Is that a yes or a no? 224 00:21:59,251 --> 00:22:00,809 I love you. 225 00:22:02,587 --> 00:22:05,317 - I love you, babe. - You know I'm up here. 226 00:22:05,390 --> 00:22:09,520 You can't outfox a sly old fox. 227 00:22:09,594 --> 00:22:11,562 - I've got to go. - Clown! 228 00:22:15,000 --> 00:22:17,696 That guy your uncle? 229 00:22:17,769 --> 00:22:19,327 He needs directions. 230 00:22:20,005 --> 00:22:22,235 Did you find it okay? 231 00:22:22,307 --> 00:22:23,865 Yes. 232 00:22:25,077 --> 00:22:26,135 Here in Beijing... 233 00:22:26,211 --> 00:22:29,612 it's easier to find a bride than housing. 234 00:22:29,681 --> 00:22:31,615 You're lucky indeed. 235 00:22:32,317 --> 00:22:34,683 Come in. 236 00:22:57,142 --> 00:22:59,508 Hey! Violin-boy! 237 00:23:00,045 --> 00:23:01,137 Here! 238 00:23:01,913 --> 00:23:03,141 Up here! 239 00:23:05,150 --> 00:23:06,242 You mean me? 240 00:23:06,385 --> 00:23:08,876 Yes, you. Come on up! 241 00:23:10,122 --> 00:23:11,180 85471. 242 00:23:12,090 --> 00:23:15,184 Where do you wander by starlight? 243 00:23:15,260 --> 00:23:16,784 Where do you wander? 244 00:23:17,362 --> 00:23:18,624 That's right. 245 00:23:19,464 --> 00:23:22,194 When you've got a sec, call me. 246 00:23:23,135 --> 00:23:26,332 He knows my number. Sign it Mimi. 247 00:23:27,939 --> 00:23:33,241 Hello? Tell him I've moved to a new apartment. 248 00:23:33,311 --> 00:23:36,803 The number is 62 87 54 53. 249 00:23:37,716 --> 00:23:39,946 Sign it "Your babe." 250 00:23:41,686 --> 00:23:43,176 How old are you? 251 00:23:43,255 --> 00:23:44,654 I'm 13. 252 00:23:44,723 --> 00:23:46,623 You're not bad on that violin. 253 00:23:46,892 --> 00:23:48,621 Play me something. 254 00:23:48,827 --> 00:23:50,624 Lonely Makes Me Lovely. 255 00:23:52,330 --> 00:23:53,888 Don't know it? 256 00:23:53,999 --> 00:23:56,092 The Moon Reflects My Heart. 257 00:23:56,701 --> 00:23:57,793 Play. 258 00:24:03,275 --> 00:24:08,406 Hi, Fanny. I've moved. 259 00:24:08,480 --> 00:24:10,607 I'm still unpacking. 260 00:24:10,682 --> 00:24:12,479 The old apartment was fine. 261 00:24:12,551 --> 00:24:15,349 But Mr. X ran out of cash. 262 00:24:15,687 --> 00:24:17,882 What are you up to? 263 00:24:18,156 --> 00:24:20,181 You still with that guy? 264 00:24:21,460 --> 00:24:24,952 New topic. What's-his-name isn't bad looking. 265 00:24:26,064 --> 00:24:27,497 Is he rich? 266 00:24:29,267 --> 00:24:30,393 No kidding? 267 00:24:31,203 --> 00:24:32,693 Millions? 268 00:24:34,840 --> 00:24:36,603 I'm his type? 269 00:24:36,675 --> 00:24:38,506 Gotta see if I like him. 270 00:24:38,577 --> 00:24:42,274 He says that to all the girls. 271 00:24:42,347 --> 00:24:44,042 Give me his number. 272 00:24:44,115 --> 00:24:45,776 What is it? 273 00:24:47,018 --> 00:24:49,248 I may not even call him. 274 00:24:56,294 --> 00:24:59,024 Hello? Mr. Han? 275 00:24:59,130 --> 00:25:01,325 It's me, Lili. 276 00:25:04,002 --> 00:25:06,129 Why are you such a bad boy? 277 00:25:06,972 --> 00:25:10,032 Wait, I'll go to another room. 278 00:25:15,947 --> 00:25:17,505 I'm all ears. 279 00:25:30,295 --> 00:25:31,990 Stupid boy! 280 00:25:40,539 --> 00:25:43,201 Was it you at the station? 281 00:25:43,275 --> 00:25:45,835 I didn't recognize you. What brings you here? 282 00:25:45,911 --> 00:25:48,311 I live right over there. 283 00:25:48,647 --> 00:25:50,205 See you around! 284 00:26:02,460 --> 00:26:04,485 You're really something. 285 00:26:04,563 --> 00:26:06,326 You test my patience. 286 00:26:06,398 --> 00:26:08,491 - I what? - You pile your coal here... 287 00:26:08,567 --> 00:26:10,057 without concern for me. 288 00:26:10,135 --> 00:26:12,865 We all share this courtyard. Get it? 289 00:26:12,938 --> 00:26:14,337 Delivery guy's choice. 290 00:26:14,406 --> 00:26:15,873 Don't fish for excuses. 291 00:26:15,941 --> 00:26:18,000 - Don't be silly! - You dare hit me? 292 00:26:18,076 --> 00:26:19,168 Watch it! 293 00:26:19,244 --> 00:26:20,541 What? 294 00:26:20,612 --> 00:26:22,477 Same routine every year. 295 00:26:22,547 --> 00:26:25,107 You blame the delivery guy. 296 00:26:25,183 --> 00:26:28,914 You encourage him just to spite me! 297 00:26:28,987 --> 00:26:30,477 If you take that tone... 298 00:26:30,555 --> 00:26:35,458 it's unlikely I'll move it. It's fine where it is. 299 00:26:35,527 --> 00:26:38,519 - Will you move it away? - Nope! 300 00:26:39,631 --> 00:26:40,620 No? 301 00:26:40,865 --> 00:26:41,923 No. 302 00:26:45,070 --> 00:26:48,562 Fine. In that case, it's all mine. 303 00:26:48,773 --> 00:26:50,070 Say that again? 304 00:26:51,776 --> 00:26:54,301 I'll be nice and warm this winter. 305 00:26:54,379 --> 00:26:56,745 Just try it, you'll see! 306 00:26:56,815 --> 00:26:58,942 I'll help myself. 307 00:26:59,017 --> 00:27:00,917 Put that back! 308 00:27:01,353 --> 00:27:04,254 Kid, what do you think you're doing? 309 00:27:04,322 --> 00:27:05,619 Is over here okay? 310 00:27:05,690 --> 00:27:07,954 Yes. Thank you. 311 00:27:08,093 --> 00:27:09,458 What's your game? 312 00:27:10,395 --> 00:27:12,124 Helpful, aren't we? 313 00:27:13,164 --> 00:27:16,224 You're aiding the enemy! 314 00:27:18,470 --> 00:27:20,597 Some teacher you are! 315 00:27:25,076 --> 00:27:26,668 Wash your hands. 316 00:27:30,048 --> 00:27:32,073 Use soap. 317 00:27:39,391 --> 00:27:41,256 Hold it. 318 00:27:41,326 --> 00:27:45,353 I'm overwhelmed here. Come help me. 319 00:27:48,500 --> 00:27:49,899 Give me a hand. 320 00:27:54,072 --> 00:27:57,906 He followed a lady cat and got beaten up. 321 00:27:58,777 --> 00:27:59,937 Stop! 322 00:28:00,745 --> 00:28:03,077 Get the medicine on the shelf. 323 00:28:06,751 --> 00:28:10,187 You don't know how. I'll do it. 324 00:28:13,925 --> 00:28:15,017 Close it up. 325 00:28:17,228 --> 00:28:19,753 Mix the milk with water. 326 00:28:22,067 --> 00:28:25,002 The kittens are hungry, too. 327 00:28:27,038 --> 00:28:30,303 Careful when you feed Mimi. 328 00:28:30,375 --> 00:28:32,104 Remove the bones. 329 00:28:32,177 --> 00:28:34,805 Watch it, clumsy. 330 00:28:35,980 --> 00:28:37,345 He has bad teeth. 331 00:28:39,884 --> 00:28:42,216 Less salt in his. 332 00:28:42,387 --> 00:28:43,877 Kidney problems, too. 333 00:28:44,923 --> 00:28:48,950 Stay there. Don't be such a klutz. 334 00:29:08,313 --> 00:29:11,339 Go on. Play. 335 00:29:19,257 --> 00:29:22,192 What smells so awful? 336 00:29:26,164 --> 00:29:28,792 Did kitty pee under the bed again? 337 00:29:28,867 --> 00:29:30,630 Did you do that? 338 00:29:32,504 --> 00:29:34,335 I'll do it. 339 00:29:39,477 --> 00:29:42,105 See if you find a sock. 340 00:29:42,180 --> 00:29:43,408 A black one. 341 00:29:46,384 --> 00:29:47,851 No sock here. 342 00:29:53,491 --> 00:29:55,049 Just this photo. 343 00:29:55,827 --> 00:29:56,987 That's odd. 344 00:30:06,838 --> 00:30:10,296 Okay, back to work. 345 00:30:13,211 --> 00:30:15,941 Hey! Where are you going? 346 00:30:17,482 --> 00:30:20,042 My father pays you for violin lessons. 347 00:30:20,385 --> 00:30:23,752 Liu Xiaochun. 348 00:30:24,889 --> 00:30:28,381 - How much for 1 lb. Of rice? - 1.6 yuan. 349 00:30:28,593 --> 00:30:30,220 How much is your rice? 350 00:30:30,428 --> 00:30:33,397 - What did he quote you? - 1.5 yuan. 351 00:30:33,565 --> 00:30:35,590 I'll give it to you for 1.3. 352 00:30:35,667 --> 00:30:38,067 How about 1 yuan even? 353 00:30:38,670 --> 00:30:41,730 I'll make it 0.9. Deal? 354 00:30:41,873 --> 00:30:44,205 Stealing my client? 355 00:30:44,275 --> 00:30:46,607 What of it? I do as I please! 356 00:30:46,678 --> 00:30:51,638 Bastard! I'll trash your stand! 357 00:30:55,587 --> 00:30:57,282 Here's a solution. 358 00:30:57,355 --> 00:31:02,349 I propose this. I'll buy 5 lbs. From each. 359 00:31:02,427 --> 00:31:05,055 You stay out of this. 360 00:31:05,129 --> 00:31:06,756 It's between him and me. 361 00:31:30,421 --> 00:31:31,911 No, that's not mine. 362 00:31:31,990 --> 00:31:33,480 My hat! 363 00:31:36,261 --> 00:31:37,319 Chun. 364 00:31:38,897 --> 00:31:41,331 I screwed up. 365 00:31:42,200 --> 00:31:44,065 I lost my cap. 366 00:31:46,037 --> 00:31:47,026 Good. 367 00:31:47,972 --> 00:31:50,099 Why good? 368 00:31:50,174 --> 00:31:52,108 I won't have to look at it. 369 00:31:52,176 --> 00:31:56,010 But the money! My money was inside. 370 00:31:57,615 --> 00:31:59,446 Here, Dad. 371 00:32:00,551 --> 00:32:04,282 - Where'd you get that? - I earned it. 372 00:32:05,757 --> 00:32:06,815 Take it. 373 00:32:10,561 --> 00:32:13,655 Lower your head. Admit your mistake! 374 00:32:30,248 --> 00:32:32,113 Hi there. 375 00:32:34,018 --> 00:32:37,647 Come play tonight. It's my friend's birthday. 376 00:32:51,502 --> 00:32:54,335 Go get the sheet music. 377 00:33:04,816 --> 00:33:06,215 Liu Xiaochun. 378 00:33:07,118 --> 00:33:10,349 Today you'll rejuvenate sheet music. 379 00:33:14,459 --> 00:33:16,791 You know what that means? 380 00:33:19,397 --> 00:33:23,959 - Rejuvenating means... - To wipe off the dust. 381 00:33:31,242 --> 00:33:33,335 See the pencil marks? 382 00:33:34,545 --> 00:33:36,012 She wrote them in. 383 00:33:37,248 --> 00:33:40,081 We were classmates at the Conservatory. 384 00:33:42,954 --> 00:33:47,357 We often copied scores together. 385 00:33:48,760 --> 00:33:50,887 When I was with her... 386 00:33:50,962 --> 00:33:52,691 I felt pretty good. 387 00:33:54,298 --> 00:33:55,629 Do you like her notes? 388 00:33:57,702 --> 00:34:00,398 Shortly before graduation... 389 00:34:00,738 --> 00:34:02,569 she told me... 390 00:34:03,074 --> 00:34:06,202 another guy wanted to date her... 391 00:34:06,711 --> 00:34:08,440 and asked my advice. 392 00:34:08,513 --> 00:34:11,482 I said, "Sounds good." 393 00:34:11,549 --> 00:34:15,508 The classmate in question was a real go-getter. 394 00:34:15,586 --> 00:34:17,349 That's a good trait, no? 395 00:34:19,090 --> 00:34:20,489 Later on... 396 00:34:21,692 --> 00:34:24,752 I realized she loved me. 397 00:34:24,829 --> 00:34:26,421 I was such a dope! 398 00:34:29,634 --> 00:34:31,625 I liked her. 399 00:34:33,704 --> 00:34:36,537 Anyway, that was that. 400 00:34:38,209 --> 00:34:42,145 She married the other guy... 401 00:34:43,314 --> 00:34:44,906 and left me here. 402 00:34:46,918 --> 00:34:50,445 I hear she's divorced. 403 00:34:50,988 --> 00:34:52,922 Never saw her again. 404 00:34:53,458 --> 00:34:55,483 The piece you played the other day... 405 00:34:55,560 --> 00:34:58,461 was our graduation farewell. 406 00:35:00,965 --> 00:35:04,025 I'm telling all this to a kid. 407 00:35:06,003 --> 00:35:07,698 That's a laugh. 408 00:35:07,772 --> 00:35:09,399 Professor Jiang. 409 00:35:10,208 --> 00:35:12,642 You never married? 410 00:35:13,611 --> 00:35:15,772 Who would have me? 411 00:35:16,180 --> 00:35:19,274 Plus, if I bring a woman here... 412 00:35:19,350 --> 00:35:22,808 my cats will have to go. 413 00:35:35,867 --> 00:35:37,664 I have my music... 414 00:35:40,938 --> 00:35:43,099 to warm my heart. 415 00:36:02,226 --> 00:36:06,959 Chef, you don't put tomato sauce on fish-basted pork strips. 416 00:36:07,465 --> 00:36:10,457 You want some pork strips? 417 00:36:11,335 --> 00:36:13,098 I'm not here to eat. 418 00:36:13,271 --> 00:36:16,638 I'm a cook. The temp agency sent me. 419 00:36:16,707 --> 00:36:18,299 That's the boss. 420 00:36:18,376 --> 00:36:20,742 You're the boss? 421 00:36:28,786 --> 00:36:32,017 Can you ride a bike? 422 00:36:48,706 --> 00:36:49,695 That's hot. 423 00:38:00,177 --> 00:38:01,269 Here. 424 00:38:04,181 --> 00:38:06,274 Put that down... 425 00:38:06,484 --> 00:38:09,112 and feel the music in your heart. 426 00:38:18,095 --> 00:38:19,892 What have we here? 427 00:38:19,964 --> 00:38:21,727 Wait a minute. 428 00:38:28,939 --> 00:38:32,204 The other day, you said... 429 00:38:32,276 --> 00:38:37,179 Why, you little sneak. 430 00:38:37,782 --> 00:38:40,512 Making fun of me, eh? 431 00:38:41,252 --> 00:38:43,812 This is such a filthy sock. 432 00:38:43,888 --> 00:38:46,083 What do you say... 433 00:38:46,157 --> 00:38:48,216 we leave it there? 434 00:39:07,011 --> 00:39:09,571 Give me a hand. I'm way behind. 435 00:39:09,647 --> 00:39:10,875 Find the hair dryer. 436 00:39:13,582 --> 00:39:14,571 Hurry up! 437 00:39:17,619 --> 00:39:18,677 It's not here. 438 00:39:19,221 --> 00:39:20,586 Look over there. 439 00:39:33,502 --> 00:39:36,096 No, my feet. Do my toes. 440 00:39:53,755 --> 00:39:55,382 What do you know? 441 00:39:59,728 --> 00:40:01,855 That's my least favorite. 442 00:40:01,930 --> 00:40:07,300 Sit down. And no peeking. 443 00:40:37,532 --> 00:40:39,796 I put on the one you picked. 444 00:40:48,644 --> 00:40:50,612 Guess what this is. 445 00:40:51,813 --> 00:40:53,678 A birthday cake. 446 00:40:53,849 --> 00:40:55,476 What's written on it? 447 00:40:56,752 --> 00:40:58,379 Happy birthday? 448 00:40:58,453 --> 00:40:59,818 Wrong! 449 00:41:00,656 --> 00:41:04,524 He was born at 8:05 p.m. Original, huh? 450 00:41:31,486 --> 00:41:38,289 The cell phone you've reached is unavailable at this time. 451 00:41:44,633 --> 00:41:45,793 Forget it. 452 00:43:03,979 --> 00:43:05,913 Play. I'm listening. 453 00:43:12,888 --> 00:43:14,788 What's your name? 454 00:43:14,856 --> 00:43:16,585 Liu Xiaochun. 455 00:43:18,360 --> 00:43:19,520 I'm Lili. 456 00:43:28,837 --> 00:43:33,570 Two little honeybees gather pollen in the breeze... 457 00:43:46,221 --> 00:43:47,586 Dad! 458 00:43:47,656 --> 00:43:49,283 Who's that woman? 459 00:43:50,725 --> 00:43:52,716 A friend. 460 00:44:14,249 --> 00:44:17,582 Not so fast, comrade. 461 00:44:20,689 --> 00:44:23,021 Miss, you're mistaken. 462 00:44:23,091 --> 00:44:25,491 You a burglar? I may be female... 463 00:44:25,560 --> 00:44:28,051 but I'm not helpless. What do you want? 464 00:44:29,664 --> 00:44:31,632 How shall I put it? 465 00:44:31,700 --> 00:44:33,224 Let's have it. 466 00:44:34,603 --> 00:44:37,868 I'll tell you the whole story. 467 00:44:38,673 --> 00:44:42,200 Somehow, the other day my son made 50 yuan. 468 00:44:42,344 --> 00:44:47,805 Yesterday, the woman in there left lipstick on his cheek. 469 00:44:49,117 --> 00:44:54,077 I heard a violin being played in this apartment. 470 00:44:56,258 --> 00:44:58,089 You're Xiaochun's father? 471 00:44:59,160 --> 00:45:01,856 I'm the one who gave him the money. 472 00:45:01,930 --> 00:45:05,331 I live here. The lipstick traces were mine. 473 00:45:05,700 --> 00:45:06,792 You object? 474 00:45:08,303 --> 00:45:10,066 Xiaochun reporting! 475 00:45:10,138 --> 00:45:14,234 I found two sweaters in a basin under the bed. 476 00:45:14,309 --> 00:45:15,469 They're disgusting. 477 00:45:15,544 --> 00:45:19,674 All moth-eaten and faded. 478 00:45:19,748 --> 00:45:23,047 Why did you cage them up? 479 00:45:23,118 --> 00:45:26,281 You fascist. 480 00:45:33,028 --> 00:45:34,757 Easy. 481 00:45:35,797 --> 00:45:38,664 You put dirty clothes on the piano... 482 00:45:38,733 --> 00:45:41,930 of all places! 483 00:45:43,638 --> 00:45:46,698 Your father pays me to teach you the violin. 484 00:45:46,775 --> 00:45:49,938 Not to clean or do my household chores. 485 00:45:51,947 --> 00:45:54,711 Go on. Play. 486 00:45:55,850 --> 00:45:57,044 I'm unhappy. 487 00:45:58,520 --> 00:46:01,512 Therefore, I can't play. You said so yourself. 488 00:46:15,236 --> 00:46:17,136 Why are you unhappy? 489 00:46:18,707 --> 00:46:21,870 You rearrange all my stuff. 490 00:46:21,943 --> 00:46:23,535 I can't find a thing. 491 00:46:23,612 --> 00:46:26,672 I've barely objected so far, but you're unhappy. 492 00:46:27,515 --> 00:46:29,779 I don't like playing in a pigsty. 493 00:46:30,785 --> 00:46:33,515 You never change your clothes. 494 00:46:34,022 --> 00:46:36,013 You live to pick fights. 495 00:46:36,992 --> 00:46:40,553 You smell worse than your house pets. 496 00:46:45,967 --> 00:46:47,798 They're not "house pets." 497 00:46:50,972 --> 00:46:55,841 I rescued all my cats from the street. 498 00:46:55,910 --> 00:46:59,846 Without me, they'd have starved or frozen to death. 499 00:47:01,016 --> 00:47:04,474 Liu Xiaochun, you're not so special. 500 00:47:05,086 --> 00:47:06,986 Why, you... 501 00:47:07,055 --> 00:47:08,955 You're just... 502 00:47:09,024 --> 00:47:12,551 a stray cat I took in. You know that? 503 00:47:12,627 --> 00:47:16,188 A cat who happens to play a violin. Big deal. 504 00:47:16,264 --> 00:47:18,061 You're nothing exceptional. 505 00:47:20,201 --> 00:47:22,999 And you say I smell like my animals. 506 00:47:26,608 --> 00:47:29,168 Stop tapping. Sit up straight. 507 00:47:29,477 --> 00:47:31,206 You never admit your mistakes. 508 00:47:32,647 --> 00:47:34,638 If you'd been less proud... 509 00:47:34,716 --> 00:47:38,652 your classmate wouldn't have married your rival. 510 00:47:44,192 --> 00:47:45,523 Get out. 511 00:47:50,565 --> 00:47:51,827 You hear me? 512 00:47:53,768 --> 00:47:56,566 That's right, clear out! 513 00:47:56,638 --> 00:47:58,902 If you leave now, you needn't return. 514 00:48:07,782 --> 00:48:10,876 Chun, where you going? 515 00:48:11,019 --> 00:48:12,213 Back home. 516 00:48:12,721 --> 00:48:15,121 Why the long face? 517 00:48:15,323 --> 00:48:18,224 Let's go out. My treat. 518 00:48:18,293 --> 00:48:21,990 Your dad came by. I thought he was a burglar. 519 00:48:22,597 --> 00:48:24,462 I pulled this out. 520 00:48:24,733 --> 00:48:27,759 He was so scared, he almost passed out. 521 00:48:28,169 --> 00:48:31,104 I could use it for self-defense. 522 00:48:31,172 --> 00:48:32,901 The curse of a pretty face. 523 00:48:32,974 --> 00:48:35,602 All Beijing knows it's a cigarette lighter. 524 00:48:35,677 --> 00:48:38,976 Your dad's a country bumpkin. 525 00:48:39,047 --> 00:48:41,709 His red hat screamed "peasant." 526 00:48:41,783 --> 00:48:44,513 He hid his money in it... 527 00:48:44,586 --> 00:48:49,250 and got himself robbed. Great strategy, huh? 528 00:48:49,324 --> 00:48:51,918 Big sister, are you very rich? 529 00:48:52,093 --> 00:48:56,029 I work hard for my dough and blow it on clothes. 530 00:48:56,097 --> 00:48:58,725 You never mention your mother. 531 00:48:59,834 --> 00:49:02,098 She left when I was two. 532 00:49:02,937 --> 00:49:04,768 She left me this violin. 533 00:49:05,740 --> 00:49:07,901 No wonder you play so well. 534 00:49:07,976 --> 00:49:10,171 So your dad raised you. 535 00:49:12,680 --> 00:49:16,138 Must have been hard. The peasant did okay. 536 00:49:16,217 --> 00:49:18,515 Am I too "peasant"? 537 00:49:18,820 --> 00:49:21,789 No, you're cool. 538 00:49:22,390 --> 00:49:23,448 Over here. 539 00:49:25,093 --> 00:49:26,822 I'm beat. 540 00:49:27,028 --> 00:49:30,293 Coffee now. We'll eat later. 541 00:49:33,067 --> 00:49:35,900 What will it be? Ice cream? 542 00:49:36,004 --> 00:49:38,336 What are you staring at? 543 00:49:46,347 --> 00:49:48,144 How about pastry? 544 00:50:03,698 --> 00:50:06,132 That's your phone. 545 00:50:10,271 --> 00:50:13,263 - Be right back. - Answer it here. 546 00:50:13,908 --> 00:50:16,342 Don't mind me. 547 00:50:21,249 --> 00:50:22,273 Who's calling? 548 00:50:22,350 --> 00:50:23,374 Hello? 549 00:50:23,451 --> 00:50:24,679 Hello there. 550 00:50:24,752 --> 00:50:26,686 What's with "hello there"? 551 00:50:26,754 --> 00:50:28,153 Where are you? 552 00:50:28,223 --> 00:50:29,622 I'm talking business. 553 00:50:29,691 --> 00:50:31,386 Who with? 554 00:50:33,828 --> 00:50:37,093 A promising contact. 555 00:50:39,534 --> 00:50:42,503 Male or female? 556 00:50:42,837 --> 00:50:44,566 Like me. 557 00:50:44,706 --> 00:50:46,833 Say you love me. 558 00:50:50,278 --> 00:50:52,644 Say it in Chinese. 559 00:50:52,714 --> 00:50:54,841 Yes, that's right. 560 00:50:54,916 --> 00:50:56,281 Hello? 561 00:51:02,257 --> 00:51:04,521 I can't hear you. 562 00:51:04,592 --> 00:51:06,082 Dad! 563 00:51:06,227 --> 00:51:07,785 Darling. 564 00:51:07,862 --> 00:51:11,298 So, you're talking business? 565 00:51:12,800 --> 00:51:15,030 Nice female client. 566 00:51:17,572 --> 00:51:19,972 Ever so attractive. 567 00:51:20,642 --> 00:51:23,270 Pricey jewelry she's got there. 568 00:51:25,747 --> 00:51:29,444 She's the one you hope will cough up some money. 569 00:51:29,517 --> 00:51:31,212 Sit! 570 00:51:32,820 --> 00:51:35,311 Keep chatting. 571 00:51:35,390 --> 00:51:38,518 Honey, I'll go home and start dinner. 572 00:51:52,707 --> 00:51:54,538 You still here? 573 00:51:54,609 --> 00:51:57,169 All men are jerks! Get lost. 574 00:52:21,936 --> 00:52:23,665 Goodbye. Come again. 575 00:52:27,375 --> 00:52:28,535 Come on. 576 00:52:37,352 --> 00:52:38,649 Straight ahead. 577 00:52:57,905 --> 00:53:00,874 Excuse me, is this the way in? 578 00:54:04,672 --> 00:54:06,196 Thank you all. 579 00:54:06,607 --> 00:54:11,010 I'd like to introduce my esteemed teacher. 580 00:54:11,079 --> 00:54:13,070 I am here thanks to him. 581 00:54:13,147 --> 00:54:17,015 I owe him everything. Professor Yu Shifeng. 582 00:54:48,683 --> 00:54:51,743 How many big-ticket concerts in 12 months? 583 00:54:53,387 --> 00:54:56,151 Sure, they applaud. 584 00:54:56,424 --> 00:54:58,153 The welcome is warm. 585 00:54:59,360 --> 00:55:01,487 But it's not for your playing. 586 00:55:01,562 --> 00:55:04,360 It's for your reputation. 587 00:55:06,400 --> 00:55:10,632 And now I'm part of your show, too. 588 00:55:13,141 --> 00:55:14,403 You're a big boy now. 589 00:55:16,310 --> 00:55:18,676 I can't scold you anymore. 590 00:55:21,115 --> 00:55:23,379 Or give you a good kick. 591 00:55:27,889 --> 00:55:29,686 Where will it all lead? 592 00:55:35,163 --> 00:55:37,859 I sense the danger in too much, too soon. 593 00:55:38,966 --> 00:55:42,129 To truly succeed as a musician... 594 00:55:44,705 --> 00:55:47,697 Forget it. I'll shut up. 595 00:55:47,942 --> 00:55:50,638 I've said too much already. 596 00:55:52,446 --> 00:55:55,813 Let's not keep the press waiting. 597 00:56:08,563 --> 00:56:10,030 Go ahead. 598 00:56:14,802 --> 00:56:17,896 Your dad wants me to teach you violin... 599 00:56:17,972 --> 00:56:19,234 He paid you to. 600 00:56:22,443 --> 00:56:23,603 How rude! 601 00:56:25,479 --> 00:56:26,912 You're a very rude boy. 602 00:56:29,016 --> 00:56:31,143 Liu Cheng. 603 00:56:31,219 --> 00:56:33,187 Professor Jiang. 604 00:56:33,254 --> 00:56:35,688 Is class over? 605 00:56:36,924 --> 00:56:39,586 What's all this? 606 00:56:39,660 --> 00:56:41,685 Chun offended you, didn't he? 607 00:56:41,796 --> 00:56:44,162 It's a token gesture. 608 00:56:44,432 --> 00:56:45,865 Chun. 609 00:56:47,802 --> 00:56:51,670 Go down the street and buy us a bottle. 610 00:56:51,739 --> 00:56:56,199 If we finish this one, that's a start. 611 00:56:56,277 --> 00:56:57,801 Have a seat! 612 00:57:01,649 --> 00:57:05,483 How good a musician is Chun? 613 00:57:06,254 --> 00:57:07,482 He's not bad. 614 00:57:08,823 --> 00:57:12,691 Does he have a future or not? 615 00:57:12,760 --> 00:57:14,728 That depends. 616 00:57:14,795 --> 00:57:17,263 Do you seek fame and fortune... 617 00:57:17,331 --> 00:57:19,060 or consummate musicianship? 618 00:57:20,368 --> 00:57:21,801 Fame and fortune. 619 00:57:25,306 --> 00:57:26,705 I can't guarantee it. 620 00:57:30,845 --> 00:57:33,746 In that case, we quit. 621 00:57:33,814 --> 00:57:35,441 Suit yourself. 622 00:57:41,155 --> 00:57:42,850 Professor Jiang... 623 00:57:43,157 --> 00:57:45,318 you're very understanding. 624 00:57:45,393 --> 00:57:47,827 - How so? - You're a fine man. 625 00:57:48,162 --> 00:57:51,723 I was afraid you'd be insulted. 626 00:57:52,066 --> 00:57:55,001 Your open mind disarms me. 627 00:57:56,003 --> 00:57:58,995 True, such a trifling matter couldn't affect... 628 00:57:59,740 --> 00:58:01,469 What are you insinuating? 629 00:58:02,310 --> 00:58:04,574 Come clean. What's this about? 630 00:58:06,113 --> 00:58:07,944 Are you firing me? 631 00:58:10,985 --> 00:58:14,250 Liu Cheng, you're a regular bastard. 632 00:58:14,955 --> 00:58:18,049 You set out to trick me, didn't you? 633 00:58:19,160 --> 00:58:20,923 Drop this nonsense. 634 00:58:24,031 --> 00:58:25,362 Is this about money? 635 00:58:27,968 --> 00:58:31,563 I don't want money. Not anymore. 636 00:58:34,842 --> 00:58:36,969 In that case... 637 00:58:43,150 --> 00:58:44,549 Professor Jiang... 638 00:58:44,618 --> 00:58:48,645 I'll tell you the truth. 639 00:58:50,157 --> 00:58:51,749 I want Xiaochun... 640 00:58:53,494 --> 00:58:55,257 to change teachers. 641 00:59:13,447 --> 00:59:14,744 Out of my sight! 642 00:59:19,720 --> 00:59:21,688 Sulk all you want. 643 00:59:22,423 --> 00:59:26,223 But it's settled. You're changing teachers. 644 00:59:52,019 --> 00:59:53,384 Uh, Mister... 645 00:59:53,454 --> 00:59:54,785 - Professor Yu! - Who? 646 00:59:54,855 --> 00:59:56,880 Professor Yu! 647 00:59:56,957 --> 00:59:58,390 What is it? 648 00:59:58,459 --> 01:00:00,324 Hello, Professor. 649 01:00:00,561 --> 01:00:03,894 - Ever hear of a doorbell? - What bell? 650 01:00:04,131 --> 01:00:10,092 Professor, I was at Mr. Tang Rong's recital. 651 01:00:10,638 --> 01:00:12,367 Do you remember me? 652 01:00:13,674 --> 01:00:17,132 - You have company? - No. 653 01:00:17,211 --> 01:00:19,771 That's my pupil I'm teaching. 654 01:00:19,847 --> 01:00:22,577 Please forgive my intrusion. 655 01:00:22,650 --> 01:00:27,314 But I have something vital to tell you. 656 01:00:27,621 --> 01:00:29,714 May I see you alone? 657 01:00:30,191 --> 01:00:33,820 Of course, Mrs. Yu may stay. 658 01:00:33,894 --> 01:00:36,021 Okay, I'm all ears. 659 01:00:40,367 --> 01:00:42,267 I wish to tell you... 660 01:00:42,336 --> 01:00:45,032 about a violin prodigy. 661 01:00:46,073 --> 01:00:47,267 This genius... 662 01:00:49,543 --> 01:00:51,408 is my son. 663 01:00:52,179 --> 01:00:56,980 A strange path led him to the violin. 664 01:00:57,051 --> 01:00:59,019 So, your son's a genius? 665 01:01:03,123 --> 01:01:05,091 Well, that's a secret. 666 01:01:06,193 --> 01:01:08,627 I'll tell you the whole story. 667 01:01:26,380 --> 01:01:27,711 Well... 668 01:01:28,415 --> 01:01:29,882 Come in! 669 01:01:31,085 --> 01:01:33,679 We've got some catching up to do... 670 01:01:33,754 --> 01:01:36,245 you and I. 671 01:01:47,535 --> 01:01:48,729 Let's begin. 672 01:02:38,919 --> 01:02:42,650 Take care. Bring him to us soon. 673 01:02:42,723 --> 01:02:44,554 See you, Professor. 674 01:02:44,625 --> 01:02:45,853 Goodbye. 675 01:02:52,733 --> 01:02:54,758 He really got to you. 676 01:02:56,136 --> 01:02:58,764 We often see folks like him. 677 01:03:01,709 --> 01:03:03,301 A touching tale! 678 01:04:09,810 --> 01:04:11,801 You truly play well. 679 01:04:16,817 --> 01:04:18,250 Liu Xiaochun... 680 01:04:19,953 --> 01:04:21,784 our lessons together... 681 01:04:22,790 --> 01:04:24,587 end here. 682 01:04:38,372 --> 01:04:43,105 The first time I saw you, I figured... 683 01:04:43,177 --> 01:04:44,974 you'd never make it. 684 01:04:46,780 --> 01:04:49,510 I saw your potential... 685 01:04:51,118 --> 01:04:53,018 but doubted... 686 01:04:53,087 --> 01:04:55,954 that destiny would smile upon... 687 01:04:56,190 --> 01:04:59,990 a country boy with no connections. 688 01:05:02,796 --> 01:05:04,821 Your father's right. 689 01:05:05,966 --> 01:05:08,161 I can teach you violin... 690 01:05:09,570 --> 01:05:11,868 but not lead you to acclaim. 691 01:05:17,611 --> 01:05:21,377 Study hard with Professor Yu. 692 01:05:21,949 --> 01:05:23,678 He's a good teacher. 693 01:05:31,959 --> 01:05:34,120 Return this money to your dad. 694 01:05:36,196 --> 01:05:38,460 I've written my phone number. 695 01:05:39,166 --> 01:05:41,031 Call me sometime. 696 01:05:55,149 --> 01:05:58,744 DONGDAN STRINGED INSTRUMENTS 697 01:06:08,195 --> 01:06:11,995 Well, well. You! 698 01:06:12,065 --> 01:06:14,056 If it isn't my son. 699 01:06:14,134 --> 01:06:17,934 Little devil. You put me in a real bind last time. 700 01:06:18,172 --> 01:06:19,469 Is Lili home? 701 01:06:23,844 --> 01:06:26,472 She's not here. 702 01:06:26,547 --> 01:06:30,142 Two guys seek Lili. I, however, have a key. 703 01:06:30,217 --> 01:06:32,151 Why are you here? 704 01:06:32,219 --> 01:06:33,777 And you? 705 01:06:39,860 --> 01:06:42,090 Give her that. 706 01:06:42,162 --> 01:06:45,393 Hey, kid! 707 01:07:02,950 --> 01:07:06,579 You're pleased with yourself. What gives? 708 01:07:06,653 --> 01:07:09,747 Take off my glasses and get out. 709 01:07:14,695 --> 01:07:16,060 Nice hairdo. 710 01:07:21,001 --> 01:07:22,901 Darling. 711 01:07:26,273 --> 01:07:28,366 Hands off. 712 01:07:41,188 --> 01:07:42,553 Open it. 713 01:07:57,437 --> 01:08:00,429 How did you know I tried it on? 714 01:08:01,208 --> 01:08:04,075 Top secret. I can't say. 715 01:08:04,144 --> 01:08:06,942 You followed me? 716 01:08:07,014 --> 01:08:08,504 Followed? 717 01:08:08,582 --> 01:08:10,243 Glasses off! 718 01:08:10,317 --> 01:08:12,376 Look me in the eye. 719 01:08:12,452 --> 01:08:13,510 Answer me! 720 01:08:13,587 --> 01:08:16,055 Nothing elaborate. 721 01:08:16,123 --> 01:08:18,557 You really followed me? 722 01:08:18,692 --> 01:08:19,920 Yes. 723 01:08:20,093 --> 01:08:23,722 All right, then. 724 01:08:23,797 --> 01:08:26,095 That woman at the café... 725 01:08:26,166 --> 01:08:29,397 you told her your dirty jokes? Who was she? 726 01:08:29,770 --> 01:08:31,931 Out with it! 727 01:08:32,005 --> 01:08:34,098 My new policy... 728 01:08:34,174 --> 01:08:35,664 is to talk business... 729 01:08:35,742 --> 01:08:38,677 only with men. 730 01:08:39,246 --> 01:08:42,044 I was eyeing her shop. 731 01:08:42,716 --> 01:08:44,877 But I'm low on funds. 732 01:08:45,752 --> 01:08:47,777 Don't be angry. 733 01:08:57,030 --> 01:08:58,861 Help me put it on. 734 01:09:10,877 --> 01:09:12,469 Like it? 735 01:09:12,546 --> 01:09:13,979 Obviously. 736 01:09:16,950 --> 01:09:18,542 Sell it! 737 01:09:18,885 --> 01:09:21,115 It stirs up bad memories. 738 01:09:21,388 --> 01:09:23,549 You just said you need money. 739 01:09:24,291 --> 01:09:25,815 How much? 740 01:09:26,093 --> 01:09:27,526 27,000. 741 01:09:27,594 --> 01:09:30,427 That's what it cost. Go return it. 742 01:09:34,601 --> 01:09:36,068 Professor Yu. 743 01:09:36,136 --> 01:09:37,865 I kept my shoes on last time. 744 01:09:37,938 --> 01:09:42,773 I felt foolish as I left. 745 01:09:44,711 --> 01:09:46,269 Come in. 746 01:09:48,115 --> 01:09:51,141 - So you're Liu Xiaochun? - Yes. 747 01:09:51,218 --> 01:09:53,914 Play a piece you like. 748 01:09:53,987 --> 01:09:58,219 Xiaochun, play the Wieniawsky concerto for the professor. 749 01:10:03,363 --> 01:10:05,024 Where's the violin? 750 01:10:05,699 --> 01:10:07,257 I sold it. 751 01:10:07,534 --> 01:10:08,933 Don't joke! 752 01:10:09,136 --> 01:10:10,467 It's true. 753 01:10:12,139 --> 01:10:15,302 Where's the money? 754 01:10:16,309 --> 01:10:17,640 I spent it. 755 01:10:19,312 --> 01:10:21,303 What is this? 756 01:10:21,815 --> 01:10:24,648 Professor Yu. 757 01:10:24,751 --> 01:10:27,845 I don't know what's going on. 758 01:10:27,921 --> 01:10:29,786 Where is the violin? 759 01:10:32,426 --> 01:10:36,556 Professor, I wouldn't dare lie to you. 760 01:10:36,630 --> 01:10:39,963 Truly, he does play the violin. 761 01:10:40,033 --> 01:10:41,933 And rather well. 762 01:10:42,002 --> 01:10:45,768 Perhaps you could loan him one... 763 01:10:46,273 --> 01:10:47,763 and he'll show you. 764 01:10:51,011 --> 01:10:52,478 Sit down. 765 01:10:55,749 --> 01:10:57,546 Lin Yu! 766 01:10:57,617 --> 01:10:59,482 Bring us your violin. 767 01:11:05,225 --> 01:11:06,658 Play something. 768 01:11:07,527 --> 01:11:09,154 I don't know how. 769 01:11:15,335 --> 01:11:17,098 Oh, yes, you do. 770 01:11:18,071 --> 01:11:20,335 I can see by your hands. 771 01:11:20,507 --> 01:11:23,067 Lin Yu, loan him yours. 772 01:11:23,143 --> 01:11:24,872 I won't play here. 773 01:11:32,319 --> 01:11:35,049 Where did you sell it? 774 01:11:35,122 --> 01:11:38,216 Speak up! Where? 775 01:11:38,291 --> 01:11:40,987 Dongdan's shop. 776 01:11:41,495 --> 01:11:45,056 Who told you to sell it? 777 01:11:46,766 --> 01:11:50,327 See what you've done? 778 01:11:50,403 --> 01:11:52,701 Look here. You call this sheet music? 779 01:11:54,574 --> 01:11:57,441 You think I'm an idiot? 780 01:11:57,511 --> 01:12:01,777 It's full of pictures of bad women! 781 01:12:04,417 --> 01:12:08,751 And this stuff. What have you glued in here? 782 01:12:14,127 --> 01:12:15,992 Who said to sell it? 783 01:12:16,062 --> 01:12:19,327 Sell everything! Why don't you? 784 01:12:24,037 --> 01:12:26,528 The first prize... 785 01:12:26,606 --> 01:12:30,007 and all the rest. You're unworthy. 786 01:12:30,076 --> 01:12:31,600 They said you were the best. 787 01:12:31,711 --> 01:12:34,578 All these prizes! 788 01:12:34,948 --> 01:12:36,677 Worthless boy. 789 01:12:37,050 --> 01:12:41,646 And here. You've put up a picture of the bitch upstairs. 790 01:12:41,721 --> 01:12:44,918 What were you thinking? 791 01:13:32,872 --> 01:13:34,863 A violin, sir? 792 01:13:35,642 --> 01:13:38,133 It's an ordinary one. 793 01:13:38,211 --> 01:13:42,079 And you want 50,000? Somebody cheated you. 794 01:13:42,582 --> 01:13:44,675 We didn't pay that. 795 01:13:44,751 --> 01:13:47,879 We add a profit margin to earn a living. 796 01:13:57,163 --> 01:13:59,461 - Who's banging? - Me. 797 01:13:59,532 --> 01:14:01,329 - Who? - Something's happened. 798 01:14:01,401 --> 01:14:05,394 Why, it's Xiaochun's dad. 799 01:14:05,472 --> 01:14:06,734 Am I your type? 800 01:14:06,806 --> 01:14:09,172 Come out here! 801 01:14:09,242 --> 01:14:12,075 Why should I? Tell me. 802 01:14:15,215 --> 01:14:19,948 Come out here, then I'll tell you. Something serious has happened. 803 01:14:20,587 --> 01:14:23,647 I wouldn't make this up. 804 01:14:23,723 --> 01:14:25,782 Stop shouting and listen. 805 01:14:25,859 --> 01:14:29,386 If Chun bought the coat, I'll pay you back. 806 01:14:33,400 --> 01:14:37,496 Tell her about the coat. 807 01:14:38,638 --> 01:14:42,438 Tell your big sister everything. Is it true? 808 01:15:00,627 --> 01:15:03,960 The number you've dialed is out-of-service. 809 01:15:07,967 --> 01:15:12,563 It wasn't easy to find him a teacher. 810 01:15:12,639 --> 01:15:14,163 Mr. Yu of the Conservatory. 811 01:15:14,240 --> 01:15:16,105 What an insult... 812 01:15:16,176 --> 01:15:18,804 to show up with an empty case. 813 01:15:18,878 --> 01:15:20,436 The way things are going... 814 01:15:20,513 --> 01:15:24,745 Xiaochun's future is shot. 815 01:15:24,818 --> 01:15:26,183 The violin. How much? 816 01:15:26,453 --> 01:15:27,750 50,000. 817 01:16:23,343 --> 01:16:24,810 Fanny? 818 01:16:25,178 --> 01:16:26,406 It's me. 819 01:16:27,847 --> 01:16:29,678 How much cash you got? 820 01:16:31,518 --> 01:16:34,715 I'll fill you in later. A rotten break. 821 01:16:35,422 --> 01:16:37,390 Help me out, it's urgent. 822 01:16:37,557 --> 01:16:39,457 I'll repay you fast. 823 01:16:40,026 --> 01:16:41,721 10,000 yuan? 824 01:16:41,795 --> 01:16:45,231 I'll take it. Thanks. 825 01:16:45,465 --> 01:16:47,660 For tomorrow. I'll have to find the rest. 826 01:16:55,842 --> 01:16:59,107 Mr. Han? It's Lili. 827 01:16:59,179 --> 01:17:02,774 Lili! You have some nerve phoning me. 828 01:17:03,383 --> 01:17:06,409 You found a guy richer than me? 829 01:17:06,486 --> 01:17:09,284 You stood me up. I waited three hours. 830 01:17:09,556 --> 01:17:12,719 If an employee is three minutes late... 831 01:17:12,792 --> 01:17:14,282 I fire him on the spot. 832 01:17:14,594 --> 01:17:16,585 I'm not your employee. 833 01:17:16,663 --> 01:17:18,722 Don't take that tone with me! 834 01:17:18,798 --> 01:17:20,629 Your money is no excuse! 835 01:17:59,939 --> 01:18:03,102 I was 14 the first time I heard this. 836 01:18:04,310 --> 01:18:06,005 I was in high school. 837 01:18:06,746 --> 01:18:09,237 Phonographs were rare. 838 01:18:10,717 --> 01:18:13,743 I had a classmate whose father went abroad. 839 01:18:13,887 --> 01:18:18,756 He brought back Vivaldi's Four Seasons. 840 01:18:19,192 --> 01:18:21,558 We were young. 841 01:18:21,828 --> 01:18:24,592 We hid in order to listen. 842 01:18:24,664 --> 01:18:28,065 Outside it rained. We were entranced. 843 01:18:28,535 --> 01:18:30,901 It was like... 844 01:18:30,970 --> 01:18:32,528 How shall I put it? 845 01:18:33,473 --> 01:18:35,373 A sort of secret. 846 01:18:36,342 --> 01:18:39,277 A pact between us and the music. 847 01:18:39,345 --> 01:18:43,577 Music was our first love. 848 01:18:44,584 --> 01:18:48,315 It was a magnificent feeling. 849 01:19:06,406 --> 01:19:09,170 You, there! 850 01:19:19,152 --> 01:19:22,849 I can't talk, Fanny. I'll call you back. 851 01:19:25,391 --> 01:19:26,585 Out! 852 01:19:28,127 --> 01:19:29,685 Get out! 853 01:19:38,671 --> 01:19:41,367 Professor Yu! 854 01:19:42,075 --> 01:19:44,635 You again. 855 01:19:46,546 --> 01:19:49,947 I lost my temper earlier. I apologize. 856 01:19:50,783 --> 01:19:52,648 Sorry. 857 01:19:52,719 --> 01:19:55,017 I didn't come for your course... 858 01:19:55,088 --> 01:19:57,056 but for a child. 859 01:19:57,490 --> 01:19:59,981 I screwed up. I destroyed a genius. 860 01:20:00,193 --> 01:20:02,684 Only you can help me. 861 01:20:02,862 --> 01:20:05,956 A father and his son came to see you. 862 01:20:06,032 --> 01:20:07,795 - I'm not taking any students. - Wait! 863 01:20:07,867 --> 01:20:10,165 It's all my fault. 864 01:20:10,236 --> 01:20:13,262 He sold his violin to buy me a coat. 865 01:20:14,374 --> 01:20:17,673 Nobody's ever been that nice to me. 866 01:20:17,744 --> 01:20:20,178 And I wrecked his future. 867 01:20:29,519 --> 01:20:31,612 This way, Professor. 868 01:20:39,663 --> 01:20:42,461 Professor. 869 01:20:43,333 --> 01:20:46,825 Please come in. 870 01:20:47,237 --> 01:20:51,139 - Miss Lili brought me. - Sit down. 871 01:20:51,841 --> 01:20:54,309 What you want doesn't count. 872 01:20:54,377 --> 01:20:57,437 Now play and absolve me of my crime. 873 01:20:57,514 --> 01:20:58,811 Here. 874 01:21:05,789 --> 01:21:08,587 It seems I've ruined his future. 875 01:21:08,925 --> 01:21:10,688 Play! 876 01:21:11,294 --> 01:21:14,855 Miss Lili, truly... 877 01:21:15,599 --> 01:21:18,067 I thank you deeply. 878 01:21:18,768 --> 01:21:21,430 As soon as I saw you... 879 01:21:21,504 --> 01:21:23,972 I knew you were a good soul. 880 01:21:24,040 --> 01:21:25,598 Knock it off. 881 01:21:25,709 --> 01:21:28,701 I knew right away you were rotten. 882 01:21:28,778 --> 01:21:30,177 How true. 883 01:21:30,347 --> 01:21:32,542 We're even now. 884 01:21:32,716 --> 01:21:36,743 Whether Yu accepts him or not is up to fate. 885 01:21:36,820 --> 01:21:38,287 Agreed. 886 01:21:55,939 --> 01:21:58,407 Who's your teacher? 887 01:22:01,911 --> 01:22:03,344 You won't say? 888 01:22:04,848 --> 01:22:05,940 No matter. 889 01:22:07,984 --> 01:22:12,114 You play from the heart. 890 01:22:12,188 --> 01:22:13,655 That's good. 891 01:22:13,723 --> 01:22:15,691 Who did you sell your violin to? 892 01:22:16,159 --> 01:22:17,990 Dongdan's shop. 893 01:22:19,062 --> 01:22:22,463 You're gutsy. I'd not have dared. 894 01:22:22,532 --> 01:22:24,932 Character pleases me. 895 01:22:30,307 --> 01:22:31,899 You've got peach fuzz. 896 01:22:33,310 --> 01:22:35,107 Want to be my pupil? 897 01:23:13,450 --> 01:23:17,511 Every note is in place, but it's no use. 898 01:23:18,288 --> 01:23:21,382 There's no feeling when you play. 899 01:23:21,458 --> 01:23:25,360 Music devoid of feeling is like an empty gun. 900 01:23:25,795 --> 01:23:29,390 Without bullets, how can you hit a target... 901 01:23:29,466 --> 01:23:31,457 or conquer a listener? 902 01:23:34,237 --> 01:23:37,832 Feelings can't be taught. 903 01:23:40,610 --> 01:23:43,738 Technique, yes. 904 01:23:44,848 --> 01:23:46,941 But feelings are up to you. 905 01:23:47,484 --> 01:23:49,145 Class dismissed. 906 01:23:50,186 --> 01:23:53,246 Come here, Liu Xiaochun. 907 01:23:53,323 --> 01:23:55,655 I'd like you to meet Lin Yu. 908 01:23:55,725 --> 01:23:58,319 This is Xiaochun. Shake hands. 909 01:23:58,395 --> 01:23:59,828 We've met. 910 01:24:02,932 --> 01:24:06,698 I'll soon pick a pupil for the international contest. 911 01:24:06,803 --> 01:24:10,034 Your chances are equal, so study hard. 912 01:24:10,807 --> 01:24:12,741 But you already chose me. 913 01:24:14,744 --> 01:24:17,577 I'll decide at the last minute. 914 01:24:17,747 --> 01:24:18,941 Go! 915 01:24:22,986 --> 01:24:26,786 Liu Xiaochun, that's great! 916 01:24:26,856 --> 01:24:29,017 An international competition. 917 01:24:37,033 --> 01:24:39,524 So begins our first lesson. 918 01:24:41,805 --> 01:24:43,432 Seems dark? 919 01:24:45,208 --> 01:24:47,108 Get used to it. 920 01:24:49,078 --> 01:24:51,069 Learn to embrace it. 921 01:24:52,715 --> 01:24:54,876 The stage is blinding. 922 01:24:56,319 --> 01:24:59,345 When you play, the audience vanishes. 923 01:24:59,422 --> 01:25:01,822 The light is in your heart. 924 01:25:02,892 --> 01:25:05,190 Heaven, too, is dark. 925 01:25:05,495 --> 01:25:07,463 Only the angels glow. 926 01:25:08,097 --> 01:25:11,931 You, too, are an angel, for you possess music. 927 01:25:12,001 --> 01:25:14,094 Your violin is a weapon. 928 01:25:14,170 --> 01:25:17,435 Your feelings are bullets. You must conquer. 929 01:25:18,808 --> 01:25:20,742 You must conquer through music. 930 01:25:21,444 --> 01:25:23,378 I've chosen your piece. 931 01:25:24,781 --> 01:25:26,806 It's perfect for you. 932 01:25:27,383 --> 01:25:29,010 It's difficult. 933 01:25:29,619 --> 01:25:32,554 Tchaikovsky's Concerto in D Major. 934 01:25:35,725 --> 01:25:37,693 This is a precious violin. 935 01:25:39,729 --> 01:25:41,754 It's over 200 years old. 936 01:25:43,132 --> 01:25:46,260 Starting today, it's in your care. 937 01:25:48,872 --> 01:25:50,032 Begin. 938 01:25:54,544 --> 01:25:55,772 That's better. 939 01:26:20,737 --> 01:26:24,833 The shotgun's become a sleek rifle. 940 01:26:26,309 --> 01:26:28,243 I barely recognize you. 941 01:26:29,512 --> 01:26:30,843 Professor Yu. 942 01:26:30,914 --> 01:26:33,109 Liu Cheng, it's you. 943 01:26:35,919 --> 01:26:38,114 I've come to get Chun. 944 01:26:40,390 --> 01:26:41,755 Liu Cheng... 945 01:26:44,427 --> 01:26:46,793 I've discussed it with Chun... 946 01:26:47,530 --> 01:26:49,930 - Some water. - Thank you. 947 01:26:50,133 --> 01:26:52,226 To facilitate matters... 948 01:26:52,302 --> 01:26:54,361 starting today... 949 01:26:54,437 --> 01:26:57,895 Chun will live here with me. 950 01:27:00,310 --> 01:27:02,005 From the professor... 951 01:27:04,013 --> 01:27:06,038 to buy yourself an outfit. 952 01:27:24,334 --> 01:27:27,701 I have something to tell you. 953 01:27:29,505 --> 01:27:32,668 I went to Dongdan's shop. 954 01:27:34,877 --> 01:27:39,280 Somebody bought our violin. 955 01:27:43,453 --> 01:27:45,182 No big deal. 956 01:27:47,390 --> 01:27:49,722 It had seen better days. 957 01:27:50,259 --> 01:27:51,817 A change was in order. 958 01:27:55,965 --> 01:27:57,956 Pay close attention to Mr. Yu. 959 01:28:19,188 --> 01:28:21,213 This is my sink. 960 01:28:21,290 --> 01:28:22,985 Yours is the other one. 961 01:28:27,363 --> 01:28:28,955 Peasant! 962 01:28:31,100 --> 01:28:34,365 30, 40, 50 thousand. 963 01:28:34,437 --> 01:28:36,496 It's all there. Every last cent. 964 01:28:38,241 --> 01:28:40,072 They sold the violin. 965 01:28:40,143 --> 01:28:42,111 So I don't need the cash. 966 01:28:42,712 --> 01:28:46,409 Who's the bastard who bought it? 967 01:28:46,482 --> 01:28:47,847 Let's drop it! 968 01:28:55,758 --> 01:29:00,058 And you can knit. You're something, Liu Cheng. 969 01:29:00,129 --> 01:29:03,121 It was an old sweater of Xiaochun's. 970 01:29:03,199 --> 01:29:06,862 I undid it to knit him another. 971 01:29:07,870 --> 01:29:11,738 Chun is lucky to have a dad like you. 972 01:29:12,709 --> 01:29:13,869 Give me that. 973 01:29:20,483 --> 01:29:25,819 The professor wants to keep Xiaochun with him. 974 01:29:25,888 --> 01:29:27,651 I should be pleased. 975 01:29:29,859 --> 01:29:32,191 So why don't I feel good about it? 976 01:29:32,261 --> 01:29:35,822 He's your flesh and blood, not some kid you found. 977 01:29:35,898 --> 01:29:38,867 He's your son, no matter what. 978 01:29:41,204 --> 01:29:42,398 That's true. 979 01:30:46,002 --> 01:30:47,526 It's me. 980 01:30:48,738 --> 01:30:50,763 I wanted to see you. 981 01:30:50,840 --> 01:30:52,307 Come in. 982 01:30:54,210 --> 01:30:59,113 Lili bought you this coat. Try it on. 983 01:31:11,394 --> 01:31:13,385 I wanted to see you... 984 01:31:13,462 --> 01:31:16,488 to talk to you about something. 985 01:31:18,401 --> 01:31:22,565 It's good that you're living here with Mr. Yu. 986 01:31:24,140 --> 01:31:26,665 I'm thinking of heading home. 987 01:31:28,377 --> 01:31:32,939 I'll earn the cash to send you abroad to compete. 988 01:31:35,151 --> 01:31:37,745 What do you say? 989 01:31:41,858 --> 01:31:44,088 Have some fruit juice. 990 01:31:44,160 --> 01:31:45,218 Thanks. 991 01:31:45,294 --> 01:31:46,886 Here. 992 01:31:47,864 --> 01:31:49,764 It's a last-minute thing... 993 01:31:49,832 --> 01:31:52,630 as to who will get to compete. 994 01:31:52,702 --> 01:31:54,067 Bye! 995 01:32:23,699 --> 01:32:25,132 That's good. 996 01:32:26,535 --> 01:32:28,002 Why are you stopping? 997 01:32:32,208 --> 01:32:33,368 Professor... 998 01:32:35,344 --> 01:32:37,539 I don't want to compete. 999 01:32:43,085 --> 01:32:45,349 My dad's leaving. 1000 01:32:45,421 --> 01:32:47,252 I want to go with him. 1001 01:32:57,867 --> 01:33:00,097 He won't agree. 1002 01:33:01,871 --> 01:33:05,705 He dreams of your success. 1003 01:33:08,511 --> 01:33:10,638 Stay and play well... 1004 01:33:11,847 --> 01:33:13,439 for his sake. 1005 01:33:17,320 --> 01:33:20,289 I think my playing is worse. 1006 01:33:24,160 --> 01:33:26,492 True enough. 1007 01:33:27,596 --> 01:33:30,497 You've developed Lin Yu's failing. 1008 01:33:30,566 --> 01:33:33,228 This is about expressing gratitude. 1009 01:33:34,270 --> 01:33:36,738 I see no gratefulness in you. 1010 01:33:43,179 --> 01:33:46,239 How to put you in touch with the sensation? 1011 01:33:51,420 --> 01:33:52,944 Let's say... 1012 01:33:53,622 --> 01:33:55,522 Take an example. 1013 01:33:57,760 --> 01:33:59,352 For example... 1014 01:34:01,097 --> 01:34:02,962 For example... 1015 01:34:05,101 --> 01:34:07,934 Liu Cheng is not your real father. 1016 01:34:08,004 --> 01:34:11,030 He found you in a train station... 1017 01:34:11,307 --> 01:34:14,868 with a violin beside you. 1018 01:34:14,944 --> 01:34:17,139 So Liu Cheng assumed... 1019 01:34:17,213 --> 01:34:20,046 whoever left you there... 1020 01:34:21,317 --> 01:34:24,184 wanted you to play the violin. 1021 01:34:26,188 --> 01:34:29,123 If your parents abandoned you... 1022 01:34:29,191 --> 01:34:32,285 for a shameful reason... 1023 01:34:32,695 --> 01:34:34,822 Liu Cheng never blamed them. 1024 01:34:36,198 --> 01:34:41,795 He was very happy to have you. 1025 01:34:44,907 --> 01:34:47,705 He hopes you will succeed... 1026 01:34:47,777 --> 01:34:50,905 because that way... 1027 01:34:50,980 --> 01:34:53,778 upon learning the truth... 1028 01:34:53,849 --> 01:34:56,443 you'd overcome the humiliation. 1029 01:35:03,259 --> 01:35:06,319 That's how he raised you. 1030 01:35:06,395 --> 01:35:10,263 Don't you think you owe it to him to excel? 1031 01:35:10,332 --> 01:35:12,129 It's a pack of lies! 1032 01:35:17,006 --> 01:35:18,405 Liu Xiaochun! 1033 01:36:06,021 --> 01:36:08,546 What's the matter? 1034 01:36:09,425 --> 01:36:13,122 Tell me what happened. 1035 01:36:13,696 --> 01:36:15,755 Don't cry. 1036 01:36:22,838 --> 01:36:25,272 I miss you. 1037 01:36:32,681 --> 01:36:34,239 What's wrong? 1038 01:36:34,416 --> 01:36:37,180 Did your teacher mistreat you? 1039 01:36:42,892 --> 01:36:47,090 I shouldn't have made you angry. 1040 01:36:47,863 --> 01:36:49,854 I shouldn't have sold the violin. 1041 01:36:49,932 --> 01:36:54,926 I didn't listen to you. I was wrong to disobey. 1042 01:36:55,004 --> 01:36:57,802 I have my flaws, too. No matter. 1043 01:36:57,873 --> 01:36:59,465 I want to quit. 1044 01:37:01,744 --> 01:37:04,212 I want to go home with you. 1045 01:37:06,148 --> 01:37:07,513 My boy. 1046 01:37:10,953 --> 01:37:12,784 Professor. 1047 01:37:15,391 --> 01:37:18,656 Come in, Professor. 1048 01:37:23,799 --> 01:37:26,029 Let me talk to him. 1049 01:37:40,816 --> 01:37:42,807 I know you're angry at me. 1050 01:37:47,356 --> 01:37:51,952 I regret revealing the secret. 1051 01:37:52,161 --> 01:37:54,186 I so desire your success... 1052 01:37:54,930 --> 01:37:56,864 for your father's sake. 1053 01:38:01,537 --> 01:38:03,528 Put on your coat. Come back. 1054 01:38:14,683 --> 01:38:16,617 The choice is yours. 1055 01:40:18,741 --> 01:40:21,039 Liu Cheng, come in. 1056 01:40:22,277 --> 01:40:24,245 Why the big box? 1057 01:40:24,313 --> 01:40:28,773 It's some of Chun's things I'd like you to keep. 1058 01:40:35,124 --> 01:40:38,287 I head home tomorrow. 1059 01:40:42,097 --> 01:40:44,224 But there's the competition. 1060 01:40:44,933 --> 01:40:46,798 What's your hurry? 1061 01:40:50,906 --> 01:40:52,498 Sit down. 1062 01:41:01,583 --> 01:41:03,244 What's going on? 1063 01:41:04,052 --> 01:41:06,486 If I attend, I'm afraid... 1064 01:41:06,555 --> 01:41:08,750 I'll distract Chun. 1065 01:41:09,558 --> 01:41:11,048 I have stage fright, too. 1066 01:41:12,661 --> 01:41:14,526 One more thing. 1067 01:41:14,596 --> 01:41:18,930 He'll need money to travel abroad. 1068 01:41:19,968 --> 01:41:22,562 I've got to go home and earn some. 1069 01:41:30,879 --> 01:41:34,440 The 50,000 yuan. I set them aside for you. 1070 01:41:34,516 --> 01:41:36,211 It's enough for a while. 1071 01:41:36,618 --> 01:41:38,677 I can borrow more. 1072 01:41:40,088 --> 01:41:41,112 Take it. 1073 01:41:44,593 --> 01:41:46,618 For a young girl like you... 1074 01:41:47,563 --> 01:41:49,394 life can't be easy. 1075 01:41:50,899 --> 01:41:52,924 I can't accept. 1076 01:41:58,106 --> 01:42:01,803 If you find the time... 1077 01:42:03,045 --> 01:42:05,172 please look in on Chun. 1078 01:42:08,317 --> 01:42:11,753 He's still just a boy. 1079 01:42:13,021 --> 01:42:14,852 And I suppose you're a man? 1080 01:42:14,923 --> 01:42:18,415 No need to get all weepy. 1081 01:42:32,174 --> 01:42:34,734 You didn't knit this. 1082 01:42:36,178 --> 01:42:37,975 Lili helped me. 1083 01:42:38,947 --> 01:42:41,780 Looks good on you. 1084 01:42:41,850 --> 01:42:43,078 It does. 1085 01:42:46,788 --> 01:42:50,224 Help me pack? 1086 01:42:58,467 --> 01:43:01,300 Dad, are you taking that home again? 1087 01:43:02,971 --> 01:43:07,635 We brought it along to make gifts. 1088 01:43:08,877 --> 01:43:12,142 Who knew we'd find a teacher so fast? 1089 01:43:12,214 --> 01:43:16,548 I'll make a comforter and bring it to you. 1090 01:43:20,822 --> 01:43:22,881 Aren't we lucky! 1091 01:43:26,395 --> 01:43:31,389 Finding a teacher as good as Yu so quickly. 1092 01:43:33,769 --> 01:43:36,101 We made a great leap forward. 1093 01:43:37,606 --> 01:43:40,632 Big competition coming up. 1094 01:43:43,612 --> 01:43:48,242 We've been living here a while. 1095 01:43:48,317 --> 01:43:52,310 It's hard to leave. 1096 01:43:54,356 --> 01:43:58,224 True. At first we even slept at the public baths. 1097 01:43:59,361 --> 01:44:01,659 I had my red hat. 1098 01:44:01,730 --> 01:44:02,788 Then I lost it. 1099 01:44:02,864 --> 01:44:06,459 And your slogan to comfort me? 1100 01:44:06,768 --> 01:44:09,066 "Admit your mistake!" 1101 01:44:11,006 --> 01:44:13,873 Were we right to switch teachers? 1102 01:44:13,976 --> 01:44:15,034 Yes. 1103 01:44:15,510 --> 01:44:19,469 It was hard to leave Professor Jiang... 1104 01:44:19,548 --> 01:44:21,539 and his cats. 1105 01:44:22,351 --> 01:44:23,875 Hush now. 1106 01:44:24,086 --> 01:44:25,383 I know. 1107 01:44:28,190 --> 01:44:29,282 Dad! 1108 01:44:30,158 --> 01:44:33,150 You must come hear me play. 1109 01:44:33,528 --> 01:44:35,223 You'll go right after. 1110 01:44:38,700 --> 01:44:40,065 Sonny... 1111 01:44:42,404 --> 01:44:44,895 I'm no good under pressure. 1112 01:44:46,642 --> 01:44:48,872 I might even faint. 1113 01:44:52,447 --> 01:44:56,577 Time to say goodbye. I'll be back soon. 1114 01:44:58,420 --> 01:44:59,614 Behave yourself. 1115 01:45:01,189 --> 01:45:02,383 On your way. 1116 01:45:03,358 --> 01:45:04,950 Away you go! 1117 01:45:25,047 --> 01:45:26,742 Aren't you gone yet? 1118 01:45:27,716 --> 01:45:29,308 Are you rejecting me? 1119 01:46:00,415 --> 01:46:03,407 Professor Jiang? It's Liu Cheng. 1120 01:46:03,485 --> 01:46:05,885 Xiaochun's dad. 1121 01:46:05,954 --> 01:46:08,445 Hello. I wanted to tell you... 1122 01:46:08,724 --> 01:46:11,124 I'm heading home. 1123 01:46:11,226 --> 01:46:15,526 Chun isn't leaving. He lives with Professor Yu. 1124 01:46:16,031 --> 01:46:19,797 We met many good people in Beijing. We were lucky. 1125 01:46:19,868 --> 01:46:22,598 I wanted to thank you. 1126 01:46:22,671 --> 01:46:24,434 Many thanks. 1127 01:46:24,506 --> 01:46:27,304 I've made up my mind. 1128 01:46:30,178 --> 01:46:32,840 For tonight's competition... 1129 01:46:33,582 --> 01:46:35,413 I've chosen Xiaochun. 1130 01:46:39,921 --> 01:46:41,183 Give me your glass. 1131 01:46:51,733 --> 01:46:52,859 Lin Yu... 1132 01:46:53,635 --> 01:46:55,330 keep working hard. 1133 01:46:56,738 --> 01:46:58,763 There will be other opportunities. 1134 01:47:00,609 --> 01:47:02,770 A ticket to leave town. 1135 01:47:05,580 --> 01:47:08,447 It's best that you take a train home... 1136 01:47:08,517 --> 01:47:10,348 after tonight's concert. 1137 01:47:11,453 --> 01:47:13,045 We'll serve ourselves. 1138 01:47:16,958 --> 01:47:21,395 Yesterday afternoon, the rehearsal went well. 1139 01:47:21,463 --> 01:47:23,260 But you know Chun. 1140 01:47:24,900 --> 01:47:26,595 How to put it? 1141 01:47:26,935 --> 01:47:30,393 When you're around, I'm uneasy. 1142 01:47:30,672 --> 01:47:33,300 I understand. 1143 01:47:34,609 --> 01:47:37,772 I already bought my seat... 1144 01:47:37,846 --> 01:47:39,370 for tonight's train. 1145 01:47:39,447 --> 01:47:42,541 I'm not going to the concert. 1146 01:47:52,160 --> 01:47:53,457 Out of my way! 1147 01:47:55,664 --> 01:47:57,655 I'm sick of this! 1148 01:48:03,405 --> 01:48:04,599 Lin Yu. 1149 01:48:04,739 --> 01:48:08,675 I really thought you'd be the one to play tonight. 1150 01:48:09,511 --> 01:48:11,206 Yeah, right. 1151 01:48:12,547 --> 01:48:14,777 Don't pretend to pity me. 1152 01:48:14,850 --> 01:48:16,818 I'm leaving, but first... 1153 01:48:17,552 --> 01:48:19,213 come see something. 1154 01:48:30,966 --> 01:48:32,194 Go on, open it. 1155 01:48:33,535 --> 01:48:34,900 Open it up! 1156 01:48:59,961 --> 01:49:01,895 Hard to believe, huh? 1157 01:49:01,963 --> 01:49:04,523 While you and your dad mourned its loss... 1158 01:49:04,599 --> 01:49:07,067 it was right here in a drawer. 1159 01:49:08,169 --> 01:49:10,364 Know why he bought it? 1160 01:49:10,438 --> 01:49:13,566 So long as this existed, your heart eluded him. 1161 01:49:14,175 --> 01:49:17,906 If you triumphed, he'd give it back to you... 1162 01:49:17,979 --> 01:49:20,743 making a fuss over all the trouble he'd gone to. 1163 01:49:21,016 --> 01:49:23,211 But if you didn't turn into a prize pupil... 1164 01:49:23,285 --> 01:49:26,448 this would be gone for good. 1165 01:49:28,323 --> 01:49:30,188 My playing lacks feeling. 1166 01:49:30,258 --> 01:49:32,590 Has he shown me feeling? 1167 01:49:32,661 --> 01:49:34,720 He says it can't be given. 1168 01:49:34,796 --> 01:49:37,321 Because he has none to give. 1169 01:49:44,239 --> 01:49:45,638 Liu Xiaochun. 1170 01:49:47,475 --> 01:49:50,035 I thought I didn't care. 1171 01:49:50,679 --> 01:49:54,513 But when he said I wouldn't play tonight... 1172 01:49:55,150 --> 01:49:58,881 I realized just how much I truly love music. 1173 01:50:03,491 --> 01:50:05,254 I know. 1174 01:50:32,187 --> 01:50:33,484 Xiaochun! 1175 01:51:08,990 --> 01:51:10,048 Dad! 1176 01:52:08,450 --> 01:52:09,542 Chun! 1177 01:52:57,532 --> 01:52:59,830 Whose baby is this? 1178 01:53:01,069 --> 01:53:03,629 Whose baby is this? 1179 01:53:26,194 --> 01:53:28,526 Whose baby is this? 1180 01:53:31,966 --> 01:53:34,230 Did someone lose a child? 1181 01:57:12,153 --> 01:57:14,178 Xiaochun: Tang Yun Liu Cheng: Liu Peiqi 1182 01:57:14,255 --> 01:57:16,246 Lili: Chen Hong Professor Jiang: Wang Zhiwen 1183 01:57:16,324 --> 01:57:18,315 Professor Yu: Chen Kaige Lili's lover: Cheng Qian 1184 01:57:18,393 --> 01:57:20,361 Debao: Liu Bing Mrs. Yu: Kim Hairi 1185 01:57:20,428 --> 01:57:22,419 Tang Rong: Li Chuanyun 1186 01:57:30,872 --> 01:57:32,840 Planning: Shi Dongming 1187 01:57:32,907 --> 01:57:34,898 Sound: Wang Danrong 1188 01:57:34,976 --> 01:57:36,967 Script Supervision: Zheng Wanlong 1189 01:57:37,044 --> 01:57:39,035 Assistant Directors: Shui Lei, Feng Feng 1190 01:57:39,113 --> 01:57:41,104 Continuity: Jin Dou 1191 01:57:41,182 --> 01:57:43,173 Make-up Artists: Yang Dandan, Yoo Minah 1192 01:57:43,251 --> 01:57:45,242 Costumes: Bian Yan, Feng Weiling 1193 01:57:45,319 --> 01:57:47,287 Violin solos: Li Chuanyun