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[My People, My Country]
♫ Can never be separated ♫
♫ No matter where I go ♫
♫ A song comes out ♫
♫ I sing for the high mountains ♫
♫ I sing for every river ♫
♫ A whispering spiral of smoke ♫
♫ Small villages ♫
♫ An old track wheel
♫ On the road ♫
[September 30th, 1949 Beijing: The day before the Founding Ceremony]
This is a hutong called Xianyukou. A battle just ended here.
Apparently, the spies' target was the Founding Ceremony two kilometers away.
What is going on?
- The events in Moscow - Look after the women
- appear not to have died down. - Comrade, excuse me.
Zhao Pengfei, Construction Bureau.
They've been hiding here for at least two months.
Are you all blind? It's a critical moment for the country. We've been so careful.
But look. It still happened under our noses, regardless.
Stop.
The ceremony is tomorrow. Pass along my message:
Everything within a two-kilometer radius of the Square should be locked down.
Investigate it thoroughly.
No one enters without my permission.
If anything happens again, you will be punished by the rules.
Don't worry, Sir.
The center troupes will set out at once to ensure everything goes smoothly. [The Eve]
That will be tough. At least three or four thousand spies are hiding in Peiping.
Yeah. Rumor has it they found illegal guns in Chief Nie's green pickup truck.
Hope there aren't any more incidents in the ceremony.
The final flag-raising test hasn't been completed yet.
Automatic flag-raising. Sounds impressive.
You've never seen it before, have you? What's going on over there?
- Sorry! - Excuse me!
- To ensure the security of the ceremony, the Square is closed today. - No! Excuse me!
- Please, let us in. - Anyone who forces entry will be court-martialed.
I'm in charge of the ceremony. We need to double-check the procedures.
I can't help you. It's an order from my boss. No one gets through without their permission.
- When can we get in, then? - No one enters.
[3:00 p.m. Tian'anmen Square is closed]
The Tian'anmen Square arrangements are nearly complete.
As per Comrade Enlai's instructions, eight red lanterns are hanging,
the Tian'anmen Tower banner is ready, and the huge banner for the Founding Ceremony
of the Central People's Government of the PRC will be ready by sundown.
- The flagpole's white marble base is complete. - Chief!
There's no time for alterations. No mistakes allowed!
No mistakes allowed!
Where's the flag, Labor Team?
Labor Team is focusing on flag training.
It can be checked any time. Everything is perfect.
Arrangement Department.
As for the automatic flag-raising,
we can't guarantee no mistakes just yet.
There are still fourteen hours until the inspection tomorrow,
but the Square is already closed.
I can't do any further trials on it.
Besides, it's the first time our country has had automatic flag-raising.
Technically speaking, no one can be 100% sure about it.
You're telling me this now?
The inspection is at 6 a.m. tomorrow.
If anything goes wrong, you know the consequences!
There's still a way.
And what's that?
How can I ensure the automatic flag-raising doesn't go wrong? [September 15th]
I've pondered it for half a month and worked on it for half a month.
I would rebuild an exact replica of the flag-raising system
one-third the size and test it repeatedly. [September 16th-22nd]
If nothing went wrong, then the one in the Square would work, too.
Like my flagpole, the one in the Square is 22.5 meters tall and in four segments.
Have you calculated the strength? [September 23rd]
Yes.
We found a 7.5-meter-tall scaled-down flagpole,
sawed it apart, and welded the pieces back together to match it exactly with the original.
[September 26th]
How can you calculate 100% transmission efficiency?
It could be a disaster.
It's 0.9 kilometers from the electrical source in the Forbidden City to the base of the flagpole in the Square.
It has three loops, seven connectors.
We scaled down to one-third the size,
with the same routes, materials, and textures,
the same loops and connectors, and the same button and gears.
Apart from those, we need to find a scaled-down flag and the same national anthem.
What is all this? Excessive. [September 28th]
Theoretically, it should work, though.
Aren't you afraid of heights?
Quickly get down!
Afraid of heights?
Twenty-eight years of revolution,
and twenty million deaths
was the price for this red flag.
What can we do? This is what we can do in four words:
Work without any mistakes.
Say something!
The egghead is up. What a spirit.
Labor Team Fang!
- Yes, sir! - Lin Zhiyuan, fall out!
At 6 a.m., I'll examine it in person.
If there's anything Lin Zhiyuan can't handle, anything at all,
you will be needed instead. Be prepared for that.
Yes, sir!
Lin Zhiyuan, come here.
Zhiyuan, I came here with another mission:
to deliver the military's decision.
You've passed the review.
You'll be standing behind Chairman Mao when the flag is raised
to make sure he presses the launch button.
You know what an honor this is. The entire world will be watching.
- Xiao Du! - Yes, sir!
This is our best security officer.
He will help you with all matters before dawn.
For this critical event,
I will do whatever it takes.
[September 30th 16:10 13 hours 50 minutes before the inspection]
I've set up a small experiment in the yard
for the automatic flag-raising equipment, scaled down one-third the size.
The Square has been closed.
Now you understand the importance of testing it here.
There are so many possible errors that we cannot get information on all of them.
The cable from the button to
the flagpole is 527 meters long,
meaning we have to scale down all
equipment to one-third the size.
Each and every bearing, motor,
the flagpole, and welding points must be exactly the same.
The national flag and anthem were only finalized on the 27th.
How many times have we rehearsed at the Square?
Only four times! This is science.
We should never risk it,
even when it comes to a small piece of cloth like a flag.
Details. Details. That's all that matters.
You're really something. [September 29th]
Once the national flag was chosen, all red cloth across Peiping was sold out.
Do you know how I found it?
Neighbors and friends!
Does anyone have any spare red cloth?
Do us a favor.
The ceremony is coming.
We need it now.
The flag is about five meters long and 3.3 meters wide
weighing 1,120 grams.
We also need room for the five stars.
Now all we need is yellow cloth.
[September 30th, forenoon]
Good, good, good.
Sister-in-law.
As long as the flag can be stopped by the blocking gear
at the top of the pole, the experiment will be successful.
If you ask me, you're just wasting your time.
If you have that much time, go have a good look on-site.
On-site inspection. I don't have the ability like you to go in.
If you want to go, then you go.
What's this?
Hands off, will you? You don't understand it.
This is the blocking gear for the flagpole.
It's important to raise the flag, but it's vital to get it to stop as well.
I got it.
Recorder. The national anthem and the recorded "March of the Volunteers."
Marvellous.
Perfect.
Get the flag. I'll prepare the song.
Yes, chief.
I have some good news for you.
The chief has granted us permission to enter the Square.
It sounds different every time.
It's so unreliable.
Where are you going?
To find the song.
Why bother? I've told you. The chief has granted us permission to enter the Square.
What are you going to do at the Square?
If you can't find the root of the problem or hidden errors,
- On-site inspection will certainly be more useful than this. - going there 100 times won't solve anything.
What I need now is the exact song. Do you understand?
Why are you so stubborn?
- Watch your behavior! - And what's wrong with it?
- Is there something wrong with finding the song? - How can you possibly find the exact one?
- Having the same flagpole, same timing, and same spot? - If we're following your theory, do I need to get you 20,000 people to watch?
- Sounds great! - Fine!
I'll go get them now. Come.
- Don't mess with me. - Just come.
It's fine that you don't believe me, but you have to believe in science.
I'll forget about the song. I'll just use the timer, all right?
You don't need the anthem for flag-raising?
You're supposed to help me here.
Is this how you're helping?
Stop looking. Don't let him out. This is an order.
Xiao Du!
It's not just red cloth that you'll be raising.
Are you not clear on the inside on what you need to do?!
Excuse me. Excuse me.
[September 30th 18:17 11 hours 43 minutes before the inspection]
Now I've defied an order.
If the automatic flagpole is somehow compromised, that's called defying an order.
Raise the flag.
Ready?
Start.
48, 47, 46
45, 44
43, 42
41, 4—
Not again. The generator?
You need some men? They only just chose "March of the Volunteers" as the national anthem on the 27th.
Old Luo!
You have 200 men. It wouldn't hurt to lend me a few.
If the flag doesn't raise, there's no use playing the trumpet, huh!
- You don't know anything about music. Listen to me. How about three men? - I'm not talking to you.
Go ask Chairman Mao.
- What about two? - Don't bargain.
One, at least.
46 seconds.
Exactly the same.
What's the point? I'm a substitute anyway.
I have a better job for you.
We have a flag to raise.
So get two generators for tomorrow.
What if they're all broken?
Even if you get three or four of them, they might not work.
How about Labor Team? Can they help?
Labor Team?
That Old Fang, he'd love to see us blow it,
being the narrow-minded person he is.
You pathetic egghead, talking about people behind their backs.
I've been here, watching you all night.
But to be honest, automatic flag-raising is indeed impressive.
Fine. I'll give you my men.
It's our country's honor. Come on in.
Yes, sir!
Xiao Le, Xiao Jia. You two stay. Make sure everything works for them.
Yes, sir.
Here we are. We're here.
We're depending on you, Old Du.
Here.
Why aren't you going in?
Here?
I'm a substitute, but I'm a trumpeter in a military band, after all.
You want me to play the anthem here?
You were a student, weren't you?
Once a student, now a soldier.
As a soldier, you have to follow orders. Understand?
Everything happening in here is for the flag-raising tomorrow.
What are you doing?
Old Lin hasn't been home for a month.
This is his favorite treat, Rolling Donkey.
I won't disturb him then.
- Lin Zhiyuan? - Yes.
Do you see how considerate she is?
I'm a graduate of Peking University's Spanish department.
I know what you mean.
Fantastic. [October 1st 00:00 6 hours before the inspection]
Fantastic. Fantastic!
Okay. Get ready.
Alright.
Finally, we have everything.
Then let's get ready.
Ready.
Go.
The blocking ball broke.
[October 1st 02:10 13 hours 49 minutes before the inspection]
What happened?
A blocking ball made of this material can get brittle and break easily if it has rusted for a long time.
A quick fix is to add three kinds of metals into the alloy,
silicon, chromium, and nickel, and turn it into steel.
How can we find those at this hour?
Neighbors and friends!
We need silicon, chromium, and nickel!
Does anyone have an electron tube radio,
cupronickel, or similar metal items?
Such a quick fail.
The blocking ball's material is the same as what they have in the Square.
We can't take the risk.
This is for the sake of the Founding Ceremony. We are very thankful.
Please!
I reported the situation to the senior officer of the Fourth Field Army.
He's sent out the entire battalion,
leaving no stone unturned for the silicon and nickel you want.
I figure solutions always
outnumber the problems.
No one responded. We'll have to take our chances at 6 a.m.
Just go to the Square and press the button, and then we'll know.
If it doesn't pass the 6 a.m. examination,
all your efforts will be wasted.
This is the first red flag of our new China.
There's no room for mistakes.
You would understand this better than I do, right?
But no one has come. What am I supposed to do?
Comrade, is this the ceremony arrangement office?
- Yes. - Can you check if my smoking pipe bowl can be used?
This is copper. We can't use it, sir.
If you can use it, then use it.
Hello. Is this the place?
Yes. Yes.
- Is this the ceremony arrangement office? - Right.
Comrade, where can I donate this?
- In there. In there. - Thank you.
In there, right?
Comrade, I've got a spoon here…
- Go ask them. - Okay.
Comrade, where can I donate this?
Comrade, where is the ceremony arrangement office?
- In there. In there. - This way?
Yes, yes. In there. In there. Inside.
- Is it here? - Can we come here to donate?
Everyone, move inside. Inside.
Listen to me. Don't push. Take your time and move inside.
The power is back on.
- I have some here. - Will this help?
- Thank you, thank you. This will work. - No worries. No worries.
- Thank you, thank you. - We cannot use this.
- We cannot use this, sorry. - This one. This one.
Register here. Register here.
Don't rush. One at a time.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
Thank you!
- And this! - We cannot use it.
Thank you.
This is my kid's longevity lock. It says that it is able to bring health and prosperity to children.
Mine should be quite useful.
I'm a chemistry professor at Tsinghua University.
This is the only sample we have in the laboratory.
Chromium.
All right. Add oxygen.
It's burning.
We're with the Peiping Team. What are you doing this late? What's going on?
I'm from the 41st Group Army. We're preparing for the flag raising tomorrow.
We just came back from Tian'anmen Square. Something went wrong there.
Something happened?
What happened?
They said the flag got jammed.
What? It got jammed?
Out of the way! Out of the way! Watch out.
We don't have much time left.
The only way is for someone to climb up the flagpole
and weld a new blocking ball
to make sure that when the big flag is raised,
it won't lose control, no matter how windy it is.
[October 1st 05:03 57 minutes before the inspection]
Welding is actually like mending ceramic bowls.
You need at least two people, but only one person can go up the pole.
I'm the only one who knows how to weld among us.
Don't forget the welder.
I've got a vehicle at the door.
Vehicles are not allowed to enter.
Comrade, we're with the Peiping Team.
There's an emergency in there requiring our immediate attention.
Comrade. We're with the 41st Group Army Security Office.
Here is the situation.
The automatic flag-raising system in the Square has a problem with it, and we need to fix it.
If anything were to go wrong at the 6 a.m. inspection, you'd be blamed, and we cannot afford to have any errors.
I'm sorry, comrade. No vehicle can enter to ensure the success of the Founding Ceremony.
- I'm aware. We have no time. - But the equipment is in the vehicle.
- So it needs to go in. - Comrade.
They'll explain.
You cannot go in!
Hurry!
The ceremony is happening in a few hours.
200,000 people will be watching inside the Square.
400 million people across the country will be watching.
The whole world will be watching.
At this critical historical moment,
despite how careful we've been, something has gone wrong.
If anything were to happen when Chairman Mao pressed the button,
the consequences would be unimaginable.
This cannot happen.
I won't let anything happen.
Whatever it takes, I'll make sure our new
China's first national flag rises.
Please stop here!
If there is something you want to say, say it outside.
Zhao Pengfei!
It's too windy up there.
You're carrying too much.
It's dangerous.
Don't be afraid. Just don't look down.
When you finish, go home and see your wife.
It hasn't been easy for her. Here, Rolling Donkey.
All good.
Pull the rope.
Everyone back there, hold on tight.
Young man,
are you holding on tight?
I know what I'm doing. You have nothing to worry about.
Why did you stop? Keep going!
It's almost 6 a.m.
It's almost 6 a.m.!
Don't look down.
Keep looking up, and then you won't be afraid!
Don't worry! Everything is fine!
[October 1st 3:00 p.m.]
Now, please welcome
Chairman Mao of the China Communist Party, who will give a speech.
My citizens,
the People's
Republic of China
and the Chinese Communist Party
has been founded today!
Chairman Mao, you may raise the flag.
Chairman Mao, you may raise the flag now.
The national flag of the People's Republic of China
will be raised by Chairman Mao.
Chairman, press the button
and turn it.
[Lin Zhiyuan (1913-2002), art name Yumin,]
[was the chief engineer and vice president of Beijing General Municipal Engineering Design and Research Institute.]
[He designed and built the flagpole and the automatic flag-raising mechanism for the Founding Ceremony in 1949.]
[He joined the Communist Party in 1956.]
[After his retirement in 1988, he was appointed technical consultant to the Beijing General Municipal Engineering Design and Research Institute]
[He became one of the first people awarded by the country to receive the "Chinese Engineering Designer" title.]
[Based on a historical event.]
[The first...]
[explosion]
[was successful]
[Passing By]
[During Project 596, while developing the first atomic bomb in China,
[technical researchers and soldiers from the People's Liberation Army]
[conducted numerous highly confidential experiments.]
Accelerate it.
Add more.
Press the emergency button.
Try it again.
All personnel evacuate immediately.
Director Chen.
If this test doesn't give us the results we want
and we get rid of this method, then the other one is right.
Am I right?
We can talk about this tomorrow.
The ambulance will arrive shortly.
Go to the hospital first.
What's his name?
What is he called?
I don't even know his name.
- Insert tunneled catheter. Make it two. - Got it.
Test his blood type. Apply pressure for blood transfusion.
Got it.
Blood platelet count is still low. Immature cells count is high.
There are some complications as well.
I know you have rules.
I've asked. Your work is highly confidential, and even their families aren't aware.
But now that it is like this, can we inform them?
I will submit a request to the authorities.
All personnel involved in this work
haven't had any contact with their families for three years,
including me.
Gao Yuan.
You should have faith to continue to make miracles happen
until you get better.
They will also be doing their best to cure you.
Thank you, Professor Liu.
Thank you, Director Chen.
Rest well. I have work to finish.
I'll check up on you in a few days.
In a few days, you might hear something on the street.
Pay attention to it.
Was there any activity on the street yesterday?
No. The same as usual.
You rest well.
Comrade,
was there any activity on the street yesterday?
No.
It's getting late. You should rest early.
Doctor.
Have you heard any news lately?
Any news? Like what?
Nothing.
Here. I'll wrap it up for you and then clean up.
- Yes. - Here.
You ride a bike so well.
One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten.
Wow. You are so good.
- Excuse me. Excuse me. - Make way.
Exactly.
Thank you. Thank you.
- You haven't bought a ticket. You have to buy a ticket. - I've bought one.
Remember to pay.
I've been looking for you for three years.
People from your work said you never worked there.
I don't know where your parents live.
I went to the local police station, but they ignored me.
I was putting up missing person posters, but they didn't allow it.
Then I told them that I'd given up.
Since then, every time I pass by this area, I take this bus,
because when you used to accompany me home, we took this bus.
I don't know you. You're talking to the wrong person.
You don't know me now, is that right?
Comrade.
Let me tell you a story.
I met him through a mutual friend.
When we first met, he got there half an hour early
and just sat there, reading.
He didn't even notice when I approached him.
I saw these numbers, chemical symbols and the like, scrawled in his book.
Later he told me he worked for a research lab.
I briefly introduced myself to him,
but he didn't say anything afterward.
I guess he didn't know what to say, and he just blushed.
After quite some time, he replied,
"Comrade Fang Min, do you have any books on you?"
I said I had one called The Song of Youth.
He asked if we could just sit there and read books
because he promised our friend that he'd accompany me for an hour.
I was furious, wondering how he could behave like this.
But after I thought about it more,
I started to feel he was actually quite funny, so I didn't leave.
The first time we met...
The first time we met, our conversation was seven sentences total, and we read books for an hour.
We are at our stop now.
Get off the bus now. Get off.
Isn't he funny?
Could you please move to the side. Excuse me.
We need to get off the bus. Please excuse us.
Excuse me. Excuse me.
Don't block the entrance.
Where are they?
Quickly.
Are there any more people who want to get off the bus?
For the people who want to get on, we are leaving.
Close the door.
Those who don't have a ticket, buy a ticket.
Everyone hold on and sit tight.
The second time we saw each other was at Beihai Park.
Neither of us brought a book this time.
We just roamed about and chatted.
While we were strolling, he saw a boy suddenly fall into the lake.
I couldn't stop him from rushing to the boy.
Without even removing his coat, he tried to save him.
Later we learned that the boy was on a swimming team, there training.
He got yelled at so badly and had to stand in the corner for that.
I was waiting until the punishment was over and thought to myself,
he is such a funny guy. Don't you think?
There was another time when I got sick
and had a bad fever.
I was lying in my dormitory alone, feeling terrible.
I was wondering what took him so long. Why isn't he here?
You know when you're sick, you're more easily upset.
You can't think. The more you think, the more upset you get.
I thought, no matter how busy you are, you should come and check on me.
It was dusk.
Why do I remember it so clearly?
Because the window in the dorm opened to the west,
and I could see the sun setting.
Just then, he pushed open the door, sweating profusely, panting heavily.
He was holding three big watermelons. His back was so bent over.
Later I found out that, in order to lower my temperature,
he'd ridden a bicycle dozens of miles to the countryside to buy out-of-season watermelons.
I was just looking up at him, thinking,
he's the one.
Why didn't you leave me a message for three years?
Or at least a note through the door?
How could I look for you in the dark?
I don't blame him.
I believe he must have had some secret pain.
I'm convinced that he'll come back.
Like that day when he carried the watermelons, sweating
and panting while smiling at me.
I just knew it.
Comrade, what's happening out there?
China detonated their first successful atomic bomb!
- This is so good! - This is so good!
The first Chinese atomic bomb is successful!
It's successful!
[Our country's first atomic bomb has been successful]
♪ The five-star flag is flying as we proudly sing our triumphant song ♪
♪ We wish our beloved home will be prosperous and strong ♪
♪ Over the mountains. Beyond the plains. Across the flowing Yellow River ♪
♪ This vast and beautiful land is my dear hometown ♪
Gao Yuan!
♪ We wish our beloved home will be prosperous and strong ♪
Hello everyone, we're broadcasting to you from Osaka Stadium, Japan.
[Beijing, November 1981]
They are moving forward. And they are about to hit the ball into the goals.
On the road to the modernization of our national defense,
many technical developers, workers, and soldiers died young.
They set a historic milestone
with their incredible lives.
They were nameless to the public and away from their families.
Toiling selflessly, they completed thousands of
experiments in difficult conditions.
They are nameless heroes and
are also the pillars supporting our nation.
Time erodes rocks, but it won't
wither our memories of them,
because being unnamed doesn't mean being unknown.
Unite and strive.
Revitalize our nation.
Long live China.
Unite and strive.
Revitalize our nation.
Long live China.
Unite and strive.
Revitalize our nation.
Long live China.
Unite and strive.
Revitalize our nation.
Long live China.
Unite and strive.
Revitalize our nation.
Long live China.
Songs of Youth
[August 1984]
[Chinese women’s volleyball team...]
[wins the championship twice in a row]
[The Champion]
[August 8, 1984, Jing'an District, Shanghai]
I have an announcement to make.
Xiao Mei is going abroad, so she won't be training with us tomorrow.
Xiao Mei. Say goodbye to everyone.
Thank you, everyone.
I'm going overseas with my parents. We're flying out tonight.
Then-then when are you coming back?
I'll be going to school abroad from now on.
This is China National Radio.
Tonight we're at the Long Beach Arena
for the final game of women's volleyball
between China and the United States for the championship at the 23rd Olympic Games.
In the group stage two days ago, China lost to the U.S., 1 to 3.
The chickens are cheap today.
You've got the groceries?
Oh, hi!
- You have any money? - No.
Nice.
How long will it take you to light the stove? Look at the time.
Our Iron Hammer's power
will wipe the floor so well, I'm telling you.
The team should have you as their coach.
Dongdong has a TV, right?
We're going to watch the final today. Everyone should watch it.
Dongdong.
Go bring your TV here so everyone can watch the match together.
Tell your dad I said so. Go now! Go now!
All set. All set. Final time! Final time!
[10 thousand why's]
Hey, what are you up to?
Where are you going?
Nowhere. What about you?
Lane 11's antenna is not working.
I have to go fix it right now. You can cook your own lunch.
I'll be late. Don't wait for me.
Okay.
Who's there?
Auntie, I'm looking for Xiao Mei.
Why are you looking for her?
[My Chinese Heart]
I-I...
Dongdong. Go bring your TV here so everyone can watch the finals here together.
My dad will get the TV from our home outside. We're watching the women's volleyball game.
Does Xiao Mei want to join us? It's nearby.
We have a flight to catch tonight. We won't have time.
But thank you.
I'll tell her you invited her over, okay?
Okay. Bye, auntie.
Here. Here.
- Come. Here. - No. No. No. Here.
Come. Come. - Here. Here.
It’s about to start.
Quickly. Quickly.
Toss it. Toss it.
Done.
Not Huo Yuanjia. Not Huo Yuanjia.
Not ads. Not ads. Hurry up.
That's it.
Hello, everyone.
Hello, friends from Taiwan and overseas.
We're bringing you
the women's volleyball gold-medal match of the 23rd Olympic Games.
China's women's volleyball team is playing against the United States.
The game's begun. First, I'll update you on the game.
For other information, I'll explain later.
China passes the ball to number 4. U.S. She spikes, passes to number 4.
U.S. passes to number 4. Number 4 is Hyman.
Is Xiao Mei here yet?
No, not yet.
U.S. is starting to attack now.
Dongdong, the signal is gone.
Go check it. Come on. Come on.
It's dangerous for Dongdong to climb up there.
Why don't we ask him to open his door?
He went back to his hometown in northern Suzhou. You knocked on his door?
Are you nuts? What are you talking about? Why don't you go help him?
He's a kid. He could use the exercise. The roof will collapse if I go up there.
You just want to sit here and enjoy the outcome.
Exactly!
I wish Dongdong's dad was here.
He's a licensed technician. He's taught Dongdong everything.
Dongdong's a good kid.
He'll do great things in the future.
He and the boys go up to the rooftop all the time.
Left! Dongdong, left!
A little more!
Dongdong, left! More!
Got it. Got it. Don't move!
- You got it? - Argh, gone again!
No.
Dongdong. Stop. Stop. Don't move.
Keep still.
Don't move! Don't move!
Spike! Nice play! Very powerful.
Number 1, Lang Ping. China ties the game at 9.
9 all! In this game, China had been falling behind, 7 to 9,
but now they're catching up...
Yes. Yes. Stay still.
Stop moving! Hold it. Hold it.
It's tied at 9!
This is the fifth tie of this game, from 1:1, 2:2, 4:4, 5:5.
They're both very strong teams, so it'll be hard for either to win.
It'll be tough. China serving.
China gets a substitute. Number 4, Hou Yuzhu serving.
Point! 15:14
[CHN, USA. Game 1 - 15:14]
China, Hou Yuzhu serving. U.S. didn't set.
Spike! Nice one! Lang Ping makes the kill!
Lang Ping is very happy, jumping about and waving her arms.
She just raised her arm and hit the ball. The final score is 16 to 14.
China wins the first game.
Now the second game's beginning. China serving.
China serves, but the U.S. setter doesn't set.
The U.S. passer doesn't set. She passes to number 4.
The score is 0:0.
This is the second game.
U.S. serving. China passes.
Doesn't save. China is now adjusting.
China number 4 attacks. Lang Ping spikes.
- It's in! - Hey!
It's going out!
What do we do? Dongdong. Dongdong.
Go look. It's not working.
Twins, help him out.
- Big people can't go up there. - Go, go, go.
Come on.
- Come on, I want to watch! - Come on.
Listen to me. It's not Dongdong's fault.
It's fine if we can't watch the TV.
Does anyone have a semiconductor radio? We can just listen to the radio.
Careful.
I told you adults can't go up.
Come back inside.
U.S. triple blocks. It's out. 6:1
Shh! Quiet!
Dongdong! Dongdong! It's back! Don't move! Don't move. We got the signal!
Okay.
Sit down! Sit down!
U.S. is attacking. Double-quick.
Double-quick from Hyman. She's got it.
Is this Hyman a man or a woman?
- It's women's volleyball. - Of course she's a woman!
One, two, three!
China ace serve. Ace serve. 2:3.
- One, two, three, four. - U.S. serving. 3:13.
The score is 3 to13.
Xiao Mei. Xiao Mei!
Dongdong. This is critical.
- Don't move. Please. - Don't move.
Okay.
Hou Yuzhu serving.
Point! 15:3 China wins the second game, 15:3.
Xiao Mei!
Win! We will win!
Xiao Mei!
- Let's win! - Where's Dongdong?
Upstairs. Upstairs.
- Let's win! Win! Win! - Win! Win!
Win! Win! Win!
Win! Win!
Dongdong! Dongdong!
Xiao Mei?
The door is locked. How did you get in there?
That is the wrong way. You have to go from the other door and go through a skylight.
There's a ladder to the roof. Go up through the hatchway.
Xiao Mei. We can meet downstairs later.
Okay. I'll be waiting down there.
Wait. Wait.
- Come back! - And the score is now 1:8
I have to wait until the game is over. I have something for you.
Come back!
[Work together]
Good ball! That was good!
U.S. number 8, Magers.
Magers serving. The score is 4:1.
- What is happening? - Why is it gone?
- Dongdong! - Calm down. Calm down!
We'll use the radio. The radio!
Xiao Mei?
Here's where we're at: China is performing well.
The U.S. has made a few misjudgments. That's the first thing.
China has a more stable, calmer temperament.
It's hard to hear.
Mom.
Here you are. We're running late. Come on. Hurry up. Hurry.
Now we see, this competition...
What are you looking at?
- That's more like it! - That's right.
Go China!
- Go China! - Go China!
Go China!
Right now, China is serving. The score is 14:9.
Number 3, Zhu Ling, is replacing number 11, Zheng Meizhu.
14:9, China serving.
U.S. sets the ball. U.S. quickly spikes.
China blocks and the back row digs in. Nice play from China. This is Zhang Rongfang. Spike!
The ball's out. It's out!
China wins the third game, 15:9.
15:9 China beats the U.S.
with 3:0 and wins the gold medal.
for Women's Volleyball for the 23rd Olympic Games!
China! Go!
My dear listeners and viewers, we're announcing that China's women's volleyball team
has won the gold medal for the 23rd Olympic Games.
Dongdong, Daddy's back.
Dongdong, Daddy's here.
What's wrong? Why are you crying?
What happened?
Dad, we have such a bad antenna.
What?
The women's volleyball team just won their third championship. I got too excited.
There, there. Daddy will fix the antenna. Don't cry, big boy.
[August 21, 2016, live from Beijing]
Many of you may have noticed that
at the competition site for table tennis, Mr. Chen Dongdong was often holding this table tennis racket
during the 2016 Rio Olympic Games when he was coaching men's table tennis for China.
We didn't expect there to be such a beautiful story behind this racket.
I was wondering, did you ever see this Xiao Mei again after that?
No. Not for over thirty years.
What if I told you that we invited Xiao Mei here today?
Would you be surprised? Excited?
It can't be...
Now. Let's welcome our renowned returnee physicist with
a round of applause, Ms. Zhao Qi Mei.
We're very curious about what Mr. Chen would like to say to Xiao Mei at this moment.
The women's volleyball team won their third championship. I-I was too excited.
Dongdong and Xiao Mei will witness the women's volleyball team win another championship.
Breaking news from our correspondent. Let's look at the screen.
In the women's volleyball final game that ended just one minute ago,
China's team, led by Lang Ping, came from behind and beat Serbia,
winning the gold medal.
This is the third gold medal that they've won
since the 1984 Olympic Games in LA and the 2004 games in Athens.
[July]
[1997]
[Hong Kong...]
[Hong Kong returns]
[July 30, 1997]
[Going Home]
[One month before Hong Kong was returned to China]
It's time to eat.
Can you not give me a hand?
Just leave it. It has been broken for decades. It can't be fixed.
I'd rather use my digital watch, more reliable anyway.
I can fix it even if no one else can.
There are fewer than ten people in Hong Kong who can fix watch movement of this type.
- You're bragging. - When I was only three years old in Fushan,
my father always made me sit next to him and watch him repair watches.
Your father worried about you until his last breath.
The moon is brighter at home. Why leave for foreign lands?
Come on, here you go again.
When the flood carried me away to here,
I lost a leg but gained a good wife. It's all worth it.
You're so sweet. Are you not eating?
No, I have a shift tonight.
Brother Hua, I am here to pick up my watch.
- Sister Lian. - Hello, you've been busy lately.
Yes, the Hand-over Ceremony is a big deal.
Thirty dollars. The big shops would have charged you three hundred.
I really appreciate it.
I'm leaving.
- Ah, you should make sure it works before paying him. - You are so bad.
I trust Brother Hua!
[28 Kennedy Road]
They've talked for over ten hours.
Why? Hey, we are on duty, focus on the job.
Yes, madam.
That's not possible.
The 1984 Sino-British Joint Declaration states [Hugh Davies: Chief Negotiator, British Delegation]
that Britain will hand over Hong Kong on the 1st of July.
But it doesn't specify the time. [An Wenbin: Commander-in-chief of the Hong Kong Hand-over Ceremony]
All of us have been sitting here negotiating for several months now.
Isn't it for the purpose of settling on all these details?
We have come to agreement on so many issues.
I don't understand why you care so much about this one small detail.
It is only logical that
Britain's flag be lowered at precisely midnight on the 1st of July.
It is, after all, when Britain ceases to govern Hong Kong.
To raise the Chinese flag precisely at midnight is our bottom line.
That one second means the end to you, but it means the beginning to us.
Ever since the founding of the People's Republic of China, even during the most difficult times,
we made sure to protect and respect British rights in Hong Kong.
But this year is different.
It's already been 154 years that Hong Kong is finally returning to China.
We don't want to, and we won't wait, one more second.
Trust me sir, the return of Hong Kong marks the end of China's humiliation.
For every detail, I will do my
best to accomplish this mission.
Mr. An, one moment please.
The new wing of the Exhibition Center isn't finished yet.
At 3880 square meters, this is the biggest hall.
Its height and width suit our needs the best.
Even if we tried to fit over 4000 people, it wouldn't be a problem.
The British delegation wants to stage the entire ceremony
in the east plaza of HMS Tamar. We recommend to stage it indoors
because, based on weather reports from the past 20 years,
it is very likely to rain on June 30th.
This area here can serve as the main performance area.
There will be flagpoles on both sides.
Our primary objective
is making sure the entire ceremony goes smoothly.
We are required to raise the Chinese flag at precisely midnight on the 1st of July.
We'd disappoint the Chinese people if we are one second too late,
and I'd be breaking my promise if we are one second too early.
Because I promised the British delegation that we won't raise the Chinese flag early.
Ms. Maureen,
you are the Executive Producer for the Hand-over Ceremony.
I think we shall keep our time exactly the same.
- I even bought a new watch for this special event. - It's a nice one.
I set the time same as the London Greenwich Observatory Meantime
and Nanjing Zijinshan Observatory in China
All right, no problem, I will set my time to match yours.
Thank you.
Who will be our flag-bearer?
Capitan Cheng, Cheng Zhiqiang, did you settle on the flag-bearer?
Yes, sir. We are all set. It's Zhu Tao,
our training supervisor—he'll be the one.
How long is it? Five meters.
This is 2.6 meters wide and 2.4 meters high.
Yes, put a marker here. This is the position of our Chinese flag,
so make sure you get it right.
Hey, Baitao, come here.
When it's time, bring the honor guard up and stop right here.
Every detail matters to us. We have to mark every step, every second.
- No mistakes allowed. - How do you divide 5.68 meters evenly?
5.68
may be divided by 8.
- That means I need to pull 8 times. How many centimeters each time? - 71
71cm, and the national anthem plays for 46 seconds.
How can such simple math take you so long?
What have you learned at school?
Zhu Tao, when the national anthem ends, the flag must be at the top.
You can't look up the entire time.
- You have to build muscle memory! - Yes, sir.
Practice hard and do the job well.
- I will get you a girlfriend if you do. - Excuse me, sir,
- we are single, too. - How about girlfriends for us?
Fine.
But if you make a mistake,
- I'll make sure you are single for the rest of your life. - Yes, sir.
- Go on, practice. - Yes, sir.
Brother Hua, sorry to bother you, please come in.
A client brought the watch to us for help
and requested we adjust it precisely to match the observatory time.
It has to be accurate within 0.75 seconds.
We are unable to do it and would appreciate your help.
This is a rattrapante watch, 1186 movement.
There are two sets of weights on the balance-wheel, one large and one small.
Every click marks 2 seconds per day.
Turning it in different directions will cause small variations.
- I need to adjust the watch bit by bit. - How much will it cost?
- This may be quite expensive. - No problem.
The client is in charge of the Hand-over Ceremony, so no matter how much money, we will give it to you.
Okay, let me work on this,
but no promises. Let's talk about payment first.
One.
Two.
Three.
Four.
Five.
Six.
Seven.
Eight.
Again.
Comrades!
Your mission is difficult but glorious.
The whole world will be watching. The return of Hong Kong
marks a major step towards the great unification of China.
It will be written into history.
We need to demonstrate the power of China
and the power of the Chinese military!
Let's show the world our honor and our strength.
- Can you do it? - Yes, we can.
- Louder - Yes, we can!
Forward!
One.
Two.
Three.
Four.
Five.
Six.
[Two days prior to Hong Kong hand-over]
- Park the car here on call. - Copy.
Remember to charge the battery. Same goes for you, batteries charged.
Tell the controls to put extra spotlights on top of one and two.
Extra light on one and two, got it.
- You got it. Okay. - On one and two.
Hey, so you guys, make sure you are right here.
At the specific time we tell you to.
These chairs will be left for you to sit down.
Our honor guard will come up this way,
so we should keep Plan A and Plan B, okay?
All teams ready.
Car one, car two, go.
Car three, car four, go.
Tom, what seems to be the problem?
There're some refraction here on the upper right corner.
- So we've agreed that we need to lower the curtains on the right side. - Yes.
Camera one.
Just give me one second.
How am I lit?
- Yeah, looks really good now. - Good.
Mrs. Maureen, shall we match our watches now?
Yeah, don't worry, it will be quick. It will be synchronized soon.
Okay.
[3th June, 1997. HMS Tamar East Plaza]
Ten-hut!
Ladies and Gentlemen,
this important and special ceremony
- marks a moment of both change and continuity in Hong Kong's history. - Volume up the prince.
Please be on standby.
It marks first of all the restoration of Hong Kong
to the People's Republic of China
under the terms of the Sino-British Joint Declaration of 1984
after more than 150 years of British administration.
The ceremony also celebrates continuity because
by that same treaty and many subsequent agreements…
When the flood carried me over here, my life was uncertain.
Father asked someone to bring me these two watches.
Then,
one I sold to open this shop, and I have this one left.
Father said one should always pay one's debt.
At long last, I return this watch to him tonight.
He'd be happy for you to wear this at the ceremony.
Tonight is a big night.
We can't get one second wrong
When you saved my life all those years ago,
I said I was an ordinary man.
I'm not a bad man.
Don't worry, the watch will be perfect.
I am going back to work.
We shall not forget you,
and we shall watch with the closest interest
as you embark on this new era of your remarkable history.
We might be late.
Maureen, we are late 23 seconds. We shall speed up the rest of program.
Yes, sir. We are speeding this up.
We need to speed up this process. We need to catch up on time.
You wait here, stay in touch.
We are 23 seconds behind. Immediately start plan B.
We must make up for the lost time.
Remember, when you hear our national anthem, raise the flag immediately. Don't be late by even a second!
Yes, sir.
Get ready.
Men, go get them!
Go.
Forward march!
Even if the music overlaps,
start playing our national anthem at precisely midnight.
The national anthem is playing faster. We may be ahead of schedule.
We are twelve seconds ahead. Everyone, stand by and be prepared.
When you hear the national anthem, raise the flag immediately.
You must be accurate to the last second.
Start.
Detail attention!
Change hat badge!
Replace headdress!
♫ Is your style still romantic ♫
♫ The cresecent moon and the crooked harbor ♫
♫ The night sky, the lanterns are shining brightly ♫
♫ The Pearl of the Orient stayed up all night ♫
♫ Keep the promise of vicissitudes of life ♫
♫ Let the ocean wind come past us for another five thousand years ♫
♫ Every teardrop seems to tell of your dignity ♫
♫ Let the tide accompany me to bless you ♫
♫ Please don't ever forget me, my never-changing yellow face ♫
[August 8, 2008 Beijing competition opening ceremony]
[Beijing, 2008]
Quick! Quick!
Get it!
Go! Come on!
Go! Go!
Go, get it!
Come on!
Get the ball! The ball!
Give it back!
Give it back to me!
Give us the ball!
Oh, I got it.
Give it to me. Toss it up!
Why are you kids playing here?
Go home and do your homework.
Who the hell are you, messing with us?
Watch your mouth, kid.
Do you know who my dad is?
I don't care who he is.
There's more space over there.
Go.
Quickly get the ball!
Hey.
- Hey, Dad. - Nice hat.
It's mine now.
I won't take it for free.
Here.
Look at this, look at this. Look!
To add prestige to our Olympic volunteer.
Try them on.
No need. Too small.
I was size 41 last year.
I'll get you another pair then.
It's fine. Mom's bought me quite a few pairs.
- Mom said... - What did she say?
She said it'd be amazing if you could just take care of yourself.
I didn't say that.
What did she mean?
Does she think I'm a loser?
Even though she divorced me, you're still my son.
Hey.
Just don't mess things up.
Tend to your own business.
We're celebrating your birthday.
I'm not messing things up.
What kind of talk is this?
Hey!
Hey! Wait, wait!
I just parked here!
You can write me up.
I'll write the license plate. Not you.
Please, don't. I just parked here!
[Hello Beijing]
The senior management have cited our excellent performance
during the first phase.
I hope all of our drivers will continue to strive
to uphold our fine traditions
in providing better service, run the business honestly
during the Olympic Games,
and live up to the expectations the leaders have in us.
Zhang Beijing.
Yes.
Why are you late again?
Well, I just made a donation to the Olympics.
How much did you donate at all?
A 200 yuan fine.
Not quite a donation, Zhang Beijing.
Pull everything out of your pockets.
Well, that's…
- This... This is... - Right. That's it.
Distribute them among the folks.
- One for each. - What for?
Just deal.
Just deal. Stop nagging.
Why do you want me to pass them out?
Hurry up!
Pass them out.
To award us for our better service,
the senior management have given us
a ticket to the Olympic Opening Ceremony.
Based on the principle of justice, fairness, and openness,
we have decided to give out the ticket through a lucky draw.
Get a card for yourself.
Okay.
Who's got the two of hearts?
How about an ace?
- No. - What about a joker?
No.
Which person?
Who has the two of hearts?
Who's got the two of hearts?
Who is it? Who's got it?
Who is it?
Lao Zhang, there wasn't a two of hearts in the first place, was there?
It can't be.
Yes.
I got it.
I've got it, I've got it,
I've got it!
It's you. Lucky you.
Lucky me!
The two of hearts.
You didn't cheat, did you?
Our bosses aren't fishy, are they?
Are they?
Lucky me again.
I'm skipping the afternoon's event.
I'm so happy today.
So badass.
Very happy.
What a huge nest.
How big is the bird?!
♪ Beijing welcomes you ♪
What do you think of my ticket's design?
The Olympic Opening ticket?
I'm asking about the design.
We specialize in hairdressing.
Cameraman Wang?
Will you be operating the camera at the opening ceremony?
Why don't you sell it to me? Name any price.
- How much? - Whatever you like.
Seriously! What were you like when I asked you to buy me a bag?
Shut up!
Brother, say a number.
- Me? - Yeah.
I... I... I... Let me focus on my driving.
Tell me... My opening ceremony ticket for the Olympics,
which one goes best with it?
My son will be there, too.
Can you request Director Yi Mou to get us on camera? (T/N: Zhang Yi Mou is a famous director in China)
You aren't the cameraman?
Welcome.
No.
My battery died.
Completely out of juice.
I can't get in touch with Xiao Jing.
He went to dinner with his classmates.
At the Pirates of the Caribbean.
Ok.
I've got to go meet him.
I have to hurry up and find him.
Hey.
Stop it.
Hey, how have you bitten it off?
I've got a birthday gift for Xiao Jing.
He's been living with you.
I guess you can help me out here.
What do you think of this?
It's a ticket to the Olympic Opening Ceremony.
It's not about money, though.
Zhang Beijing, the problem with you is like this ticket.
It's not about money.
What is it about then?
Look at this.
The power is back.
Okay.
I screwed up.
Can't you see it's out of service? Get another one.
It wasn't when I got in just now.
Outer Street of the Old Drum Tower, Hongsheng Hotel.
If I wasn't going in the same direction, I wouldn't take you.
China has announced
that only if you have the standard credit card
can you get a new bank account.
You came to Beijing for the Olympics?
How did you know?
Have you got your ticket?
No.
No?
Here. Check this out.
What is it?
Woah! A ticket!
How did you get it?
Samaranchi gave it to me.
How much is it?
It's not about money.
It's about connections.
800 yuan.
That's a lot.
I've been conquered.
Come on.
Do a handstand and drink.
Do a handstand and drink. I'm telling you.
Here you go.
One more. One more.
Hey.
Having fun?
- Who is this? - He is Xiao Jing's dad.
Is this all you're eating?
Excuse me. Bring another round.
Xiao Jing, let me tell you what.
Everyone here today is celebrating your birthday.
That makes me look good.
Sit down. Sit down, guys.
Have a seat.
Dad, what's up?
As Xiao Jing's father, I've got him a present.
I was planning to give it to him in private,
but my phone battery died.
Since you're here, advise me if this is the right present
for a young person like him?
Then what's the present?
Glad you asked.
Invitation to the Olympics, isn't that awesome?
Awesome!
Watching the ceremony at the Bird's Nest, isn't that cool?
Cool! That's so cool!
You two hold these.
Hold it. Hold it.
- Camera, here. - Okay.
Tomorrow night, on behalf of everyone here tonight,
Zhang Xiao Jing will witness this historic moment.
That's amazing!
That's so cool!
What's going on?
What?
Go.
How is it money?
What is this? What is happening?
- What's this? - He didn't buy it, did he?
Xiao Jing, what's going on?
Holy! Magic!
Excuse me, may I ask if there is a Sichuanese boy staying here?
No, no, no.
What?
We're totally booked out during the game's period,
including standards and suites.
Yes.
No vacancy at all.
Hey!
It's you! It's you!
Where's my ticket?
Here it is.
Give it back to me.
What are you doing?
You stole it from me.
I didn't! I bought it.
I wasn't selling it.
You said 800, so I paid you 800.
Of course, I bought it.
Cut the crap! Give it back to me.
I bought this.
Hey! Stop.
Stop!
Thief!
Robbery! Robbery!
Catch the thief!
Robbery! Robbery!
Catch the thief!
Catch him!
- That one there. - Go! Go get him!
Robbery! Robbery!
Robbery!
Hey, what's up?
What the heck?
Stay still.
Stop!
He went north. This way!
Get him! Let's outflank him!
Stop right there.
Get—
Where is he?
Where did he go?
He's not here.
Robbery!
Guys!
He's here!
Come with me.
He's here! Hurry!
Get him!
Hey!
I got you!
Bastard.
Stop. Stop. Stop. Stop.
Wait. Which one is it?
Not me. Not me.
No. It's that one over there.
It's him. It's him.
Robbing from me, huh?
Look at me.
You're in deep trouble.
I'd call the police if you weren't a kid.
I'm not a kid. I'm thirteen.
How rude of you!
Very bad parenting.
Go get your dad here.
My father is dead.
My dad is dead. That's more like it.
Go find him if you don't believe me.
- Where is he? - Wenchuan.
What are you doing? Don't move things around.
- I was just having fun here. - Don't fool around.
I've been looking for it.
So your dad died in the earthquake?
That's right. He didn't make it.
Why don't you stay home then?
I just want to see the Bird's Nest.
Why not watch it on TV at home?
I can't see the railings on the TV.
What railings?
The railings in the seating area.
My dad installed those.
I just want to touch them.
[Most Distinguished Worker the Olympic Games Project]
Here we are.
♫ Rolling my toy ring in the hutong ♫
♫ with a kite trailing behind me ♫
♫ When the willow branched lower ♫
Come back!
♫ I twisted them into whistles ♫
♫ I was the morning sun ♫
♫ studying hard to rise above ♫
♫ For the only wish I have ♫
What about you?
I have my friend, Samaranchi.
I can ask him for another ticket.
Can you ask one for my grandpa, then?
Your grandpa?
Yeah.
My grandpa doesn't even have a ticket yet.
Okay.
Your grandpa.
♫ I could always see the birds dancing ♫
Sorry, the number you have dialed is busy.
♫ At about five or six o'clock every afternoon ♫
♫ my sister calls me back home for dinner as usual ♫
♫ I always hid from her and didn't let her find me ♫
♫ Her voice faded away ♫
♫ Decades have passed ♫
♫ and we don't look the same ♫
♫ I want to have a look at my friends ♫
♫ I want to go back to that day ♫
♫ At that time, the sky was so blue ♫
♫ and my smile was so bright ♫
♫ The parting song is still in my head ♫
♫ I want to go back to that day ♫
Lao Zhang! Lao Zhang!
Hey, what's up.
- Just grab one for yourself. - Okay.
What about the Bird's Nest? "So badass?"
Right. Yeah.
Smoking isn't allowed in the Bird's Nest.
If you say so.
What happened to your two of hearts?
I gave it to my son.
After everything that happened…
I saw it.
My dad built the Bird's Nest.
Hey boy, you were saying your dad helped build the Bird's Nest?
How does it feel right now?
I-I-I'm thrilled right now.
I'm... a little nervous.
I'm very very grateful to a taxi driver.
He gave me this ticket.
H-he also told me that never force a sale.
Then do you know his name?
He… I forgot to ask.
H-He said he's a friend of Saramachi.
Saramachi?
No, no, no. Sa…Sa…Sa…?
He's bald, wearing a pair of red shoes.
Even though we don't have his name at this moment,
we still want to give our thanks to this nameless Beijing taxi driver.
It's starting.
10, 9, 8, 7,
6, 5, 4,
3,
2, 1!
Jiayou Beijing!
Jiayou!
[November 18, 2016 Airplane 11 in the Air Force returns]
[The Guiding Star]
Brother,
this road wasn't here when we left.
We must have walked the wrong way.
Isn't that Deler?
We're good.
The soil could get contaminated.
Before my father died, a catastrophe struck our hometown.
Flocks of sheep died, and there was a sandstorm.
The crops dried out, too.
My father told me and my brother
a story our great-great-grandfather passed down.
He said if there came a time when you could see a guiding star by day,
people on this harsh land would lead better lives.
But we left our home before that day came.
- Director Li. - What is it?
Your sheep again?
My sheep are fine. My cows are fine, too.
My... My nephews are not fine.
Nephews?
My late brother wanted me to look after his two sons.
I've told you
I'm not working for our banner's government anymore.
I can't arrange anything.
Director Li. Banner Manager Li.
I'm begging you.
You don't have to pay them or feed them.
I'll take care of that.
You can just take them with you, day in and day out.
You've done an excellent job at tackling poverty.
You're more than capable of handling those two, right?
Wo Dele.
Nope!
He's Wo Dele.
No way.
You're older.
He's younger. Ha Zabu.
How did you know?
The younger one can be reasoned with.
You can't.
What happened to your leg?
You can even see that?
It's from a gang fight.
Your uncle gave you nice jobs. Why didn't you do them well?
They were uncomfortable.
Uncomfortable?
But taking your brother and being a thief or robber, sitting behind bars, is comfortable?
Tell me.
How many days did you stay in the juvenile detention center?
50 or 60 days.
Liar.
8 months.
241 days.
In over 200 days, a big road was fixed, but you two were not.
Show me your hands.
You two, go back home now.
Change into some clean clothes before talking to me again.
Go.
Move.
Trim your nails, too.
I'm trimming my nails.
Hurry up!
Don't make him wait.
Nice job, you two.
Turning your clothes inside out is changing clothes to you.
Sir.
These are the only clothes we have.
The inside is clean.
We couldn't find a nail clipper at home,
so we cut them with a cleaver.
In the future, don't 'sir' me when you see me.
Call me Uncle Li.
Hop in!
Dear, we have guests.
You're back.
Come on in.
Look in the mirror. [November 17, 2016]
The water's heating.
Take off all your filthy clothes and have a hot bath.
Say hi to auntie.
Lao Li.
Coming.
Our relatives chipped in.
That's all we've got.
The people you've been helping were eager to send us money.
I didn't accept any.
All right.
Got it.
All of these are my son's clothes.
He left for university.
Try them on and see if they fit.
Now you look like a person.
Here.
Take this. Trim your nails.
- Dear. - Yeah?
We're having dumplings.
Come.
Go check it out.
Uncle Li.
Will the lamb live?
Only if it stands.
How long do you think you can hold it up?
It has to stand by itself, or it won't survive.
Dumplings.
Lao Li, what's that for?
For a cough.
Now, go home and sleep well.
From today, you'll be working with me.
Not a single dumpling left.
No lamb, either.
You've brought home two hungry ghosts.
When I first got here as a sent-down youth,
every time I went to a shepherd's place, I ate like that.
They never said anything.
I have a meeting tonight.
I've got the keys.
Why are you running away?
Take whatever valuables you can and go.
We're not coming back.
What do you mean, brother?
Where did you get the money?
I'm asking where you got the money!
That old man is a liar.
This place is impoverished. How did he have so much stashed away?
Give it back to them.
Let go of me.
Give it back to them.
Police. Open up!
Open up!
Stop. Stop.
Do you know what money this is?
Everyone chipped in to save Lao Li's life!
How could you even think of stealing it?
It's only 5,000.
What's going on?
Why didn't you just steal it all?
Director Li, these two boys stole your money.
You're mistaken.
I gave them the money.
Why are you being shy now?
I gave you the money.
Why didn't you just tell the police?
Do you want to live or not?
Tell me the truth! Did you steal it, or did he give it to you?
It was me.
Auntie.
I stole the money.
Not stolen!
Not given, either. It's borrowed.
Uncle Li lent it to me.
I, Wo Dele... Wo Dele will pay you back!
Sure.
- How can you...? - Stop. Don't hit them.
Officer Li, thank you.
Uncle Li forgave us just like that.
He told us that some distinguished guests would arrive at dawn.
He wanted us to welcome them together.
My brother and I asked who they were.
Uncle Li said,
"Just like you two, they're coming home."
Attention, everyone!
The re-entry capsule has emerged from the blackout zone.
The drop point has been set.
Do you all copy?
- Copy! - Copy.
Today is November 18, 2016.
The re-entry capsule of Shenzhou 11
will land in the central area of Inner Mongolia,
the Dorbod Banner landing site.
Eagle, this is Beijing.
That's here.
Right past Dahong Mountain.
That's right. That's right.
It should be here by now.
It's coming.
Brother. A guiding star by day.
Kids, that's your star.
Go chase it!
After touring space for thirty-three days,
astronauts Jing Haipeng and Chen Dong hold the record for
spending the longest time in space of any Chinese person.
This afternoon, the Shenzhou 11 vessel is taking them home.
All positions, attention.
The capsule's main parachute has been opened.
Do you all copy?
Copy.
Thrust reversal.
Countdown to ignition.
Ten, night, eight, seven, six...
five, four, three, two, one.
Ignition successful.
The capsule has landed. We're hearing applause from the directing hall.
Quickly. Quick.
At 1:19 p.m. on the 18th,
the re-entry capsule of Shenzhou 11 spaceship
has landed at the designated area.
This is the landing site in Dorbod Banner.
The hatch will open soon.
We're looking forward to seeing our space heroes step out of the hatch.
Careful.
Welcome home! Welcome home!
Easy.
This is Shenzhou 11.
We've landed successfully.
One is feeling good.
Two is feeling good. Over.
When we saw the astronauts coming back from the sky,
we felt so different.
I'm feeling great.
My heart melted into the river's spring water.
It was then that we realized
why Uncle Li brought us here.
Uncle Li was right.
We're like them.
We're returning home.
Don't push and squeeze.
Hey, are you all right?
Ha Zabu.
Come on.
Let me do it.
It's okay.
Brother. Stand up. Stand up.
- How does it feel, son? - I'm happy.
- Let's go. - Okay.
China Aerospace, full steam ahead!
Congratulations. Nice job.
We're home safely.
Thank you, my country.
Thank you to everyone in the country.
Thank you for your care.
To my country, to my people, I salute you.
My friend, thank you.
Well done.
Thank you.
Uncle Li.
We're not leaving.
We will stay.
Stand up and talk.
Stand up.
"Stand up."
That's what Uncle Li said to us the most.
My brother and I
hope that when the rose willows start to sprout,
he'll be able to stand up out of his sickbed
and go home, leading us out of poverty and toward a prosperous life.
If stars can bring people hope,
then Uncle Li is our day's guiding star.
[September 3rd, 2015: Commemorating 70 years since the day we won against the wars]
[In 2015, prior to the military parade commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Chinese People's Anti-Japanese War.]
[Lü Xiaoran, a member of the August 1st Aerobatics Team, was nominated as a backup pilot for the J-10.]
Why did you put me as backup?
Stop it.
Don't yell at me.
Lü Xiaoran.
Don't you dare cry in front of me.
You always act so tough,
and now you're being a baby.
You're the best.
That's why you were chosen as backup.
Although you won't be in the parade,
you'll have to be able to handle all sorts of situations.
If anything were to happen to any position...
I'll do it.
Don't be afraid, kid.
Listen to me. We... we'll...
I mean, I will...
- Lü Xiaoran! - I'm going up to get you now.
Get down here now. Do you hear me?
- Lü Xiaoran. - Don't move.
- Okay? - Give me that. I'm her father.
Lü Xiaoran.
Lü Xiaoran, what are you doing up there?
You want to die? I'll teach you a lesson, little girl!
Get down here right now!
Will you shut up? What if you scare her and she falls?
- What kind of idiot are you? - Sorry. Sorry.
[Parade day]
Eagle Nest. Nine has completed the check and is ready for takeoff.
Cleared for takeoff.
Good luck in the parade.
Roger.
[October 16, 2003. Airplane 5 returns]
Everyone, look.
Awesome!
Don't move!
You're making a mess.
What did you just say?
Stop watching.
Can't you watch later?
Hit him! Hit him!
Lü Xiaoran! - Hit him! Hit him!
Stop right there!
Over twenty boys in your class, and you've beaten up every one of them,
without fail.
Why come to school, anyway?
You just wrestle.
And your hair. What is that?
Like a lunatic. Can you be more like a girl?
Dad, faster! I'm hungry.
Okay.
Eagle Nest.
Eight is having monitor issues. The plane's unstable.
Requesting wingman to observe flight motion.
Motion regular.
Eight, watch out for tail stream.
Restart the monitor.
It's not responding.
The plane is still unstable.
Three minutes to the reference point.
Eight, exit formation and prepare to return.
Nine, prepare for replacement.
Roger.
Eight is descending.
Exited formation.
Nine, join formation.
Nine?
Nine, do you copy?
Nine?!
It got in my nose.
Look at you.
It's not very nice of you,
splashing me with water every time you're mad.
I mean, this is our breakup dinner, and you eat it like this.
For god's sake.
It's damn near impossible having a relationship with you.
Right.
We live in the same city.
How many times do we see each other a year?
You're in the air day in and day out.
I mean, Lü Xiaoran, I just don't get it.
You're not the only one there.
Why must you work so hard?
Xiaoran.
What's wrong?
Nothing.
What do you mean 'nothing'?
You've been here for quite a while.
I'm spending time with my boyfriend.
Oh, no.
This is my boyfriend, too.
But isn't he playing the field a bit?
Go away. Your boyfriend is over there. Just go.
I like this one more.
- Get lost. - No.
Piss off.
Eagle Nest. I've been in this situation before.
I can guide Eight to remove the obstacle.
Once it works, Eight can resume the mission.
Xiaoran.
Eight, you're three minutes from the reference point.
When the obstacle is removed, you may resume the mission.
Nine, you've got two minutes.
When the time is up, you must go on backup.
Nine, roger.
Eight, when you get back in formation, restart the monitor
and launch DCMPR.
Keep an eye on the head plane and keep it steady.
Xiaoran.
You've been waiting for this opportunity for a long time. You go.
- I... - Shut up. Focus.
Cut the crap.
Roger.
Six is pretty good for a woman.
Give me seven.
Wait.
Give me eight.
You're insane.
Eight!
Yes!
Awesome.
Xiaoran! Xiaoran! Xiaoran!
Nine. Time's up.
Employ backup mission at once.
Buzzing sound
Nine, answer me.
Nine, answer me. Nine!
Eagle Nest. The obstacle has been removed for Eight.
Formation has arrived at the reference point.
Nine requesting to return.
Request granted.
Nine. Congratulations on completing the backup mission.
Thank you, Commander.
Nine is ready to return.
Guys, good luck in the parade.
Thank you, Captain.
Show them what you've got.
ten
nine
eight
seven
six
five
four
three
two
one
The formation has arrived.
September 3, 2015, Tian'anmen parade
We can see Team 7 coming up first.
7 has an engine capacity of over 2000.
and is top of engineering craft for an airplane.
Taking on the parade now is the air formation.
[July 30, 2017, Zhurihe parade]
Ready!
Ready! Ready!
Every year will be better than the next!
Every year will be better!
Today! Let's do it!
[My country has it's people return from space]
♫ My motherland and I are inseperable ♫
♫ No matter where I go ♫
♫ The anthem is still in my heart ♫
♫ I sing to every mountain ♫
♫ I sing to every river ♫
♫ A Spiral of smoke, little villages ♫
♫ The track of wheel on the road ♫
♫ My dear motherland ♫
♫ I am always near your heart ♫
♫ You unburden your love to me with a mother’s pulse ♫
♫ My motherland and I, just like the waves and the sea ♫
♫ The wave is the son of the sea, and the sea is the support of the wave ♫
♫ When the sea is smiling, I am the center of the smiling sea ♫
♫ I worry about your worried ♫
♫ Share your happiness ♫
♫ My dearest motherland ♫
♫ You are the sea to never be dried ♫
♫ Always give me the blue waves, the songs in my heart ♫
♫ My dearest motherland ♫
♫ You are the sea to never be dried ♫
♫ Always give me the blue waves, the songs in my heart ♫
♫ My dearest motherland ♫
♫ You are the sea to never be dried ♫
♫ Always give me the blue waves, the songs in my heart ♫
♫ My dearest motherland ♫
♫ You are the sea to never be dried ♫
♫ Always give me the blue waves, the songs in my heart ♫
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