Lonely Eighteen (2023)

[bunniefuu]

Don't you think that

a divorce would solve this

I'm the one he loves

Cut!

Help me wipe my sweat

Sorry, big sis Elaine

I might've hit you a little too hard

You won't be mad at me, right?

It's okay, we were just acting

But I think you messed up your line

Really? It's alright, we can fix it in ADR

Right, we can ADR this whole scene

Let's change camera positions

So Elaine is...?

That's a wrap for Elaine

Abbie, I wanna add another shot for you

Right up front Alright

That's a wrap for Elaine

Let's change our position

I can't help that there's

a scheduling conflict

Yes, I understand

That Abbie couldn't

even get her lines right

She might as well just count

from one to seven

There are many actresses who are better

Why did they choose her?

Big sis Jackie

This show is promising

Broadcasted in Mainland Cable

And it pays well

Bonnie, can you get me a lemon water?

Sure

Have you had your acting fix?

How's it going with King's film?

I rejected it

Why did you reject it?

It's a tiny role where you play a mother

How would it be good for you?

What else do you have in the pipeline?

There's a commercial in the Mainland

Everything else can wait

until after your wedding

You always bring up my wedding

So there won't be anymore acting roles

for me after I get married?

You know it's a tough business nowadays

Not many films are being made every year

It's ready

I got someone to bring

it back from Thailand

You don't need to take care of me

Just take care of Arthur

Have a baby soon,

so I can have a grandchild

We're not planning that right now

I like the way things are right now

How can a woman not have kids?

Look at your sister,

she was married with kids

But now she's going through a divorce

If you don't have a child

It's easy for the man to take off

Here you go again...

Little sis, I put all your stuff

in the store room

Hey, Cheung Yee Ling

Let's go out and play

But I have to help out at home

Just for a little while

Hey!

I'll return it if you can catch me

Give it back... give it back!

Do you know what Hong Kong is like?

Just like it is on TV

Very beautiful, with a lot of skyscrapers

My mom said that uncle

doesn't wanna go back to Taiwan

He wants to take us to Hong Kong

My dad said the outside world is dangerous

We're lucky to be able to stay here

Moron, we're lucky

if we can go to Hong Kong

Uncle said we can't go back to Taiwan

He says that your dad is lying to himself

Really?

Promise me that you'll come back

and find me

Okay

Hey, why did you finish all my pineapple?

I gave you such a big piece,

you're saying I ate it all?

I'm sure I didn't

I just ate a little,

and you ate such a big piece

I didn't, I'm sure of it

You're lying

Uncle Cheung

Kneel down

It's Ying...

Do you know what you did wrong?

You're not punctual, and untrustworthy

You said you'd come home to help out

And you snuck out to eat?

Absolutely ridiculous!

Still crying?

If you shed even half a tear

No dinner for you tonight

Your sister gave you the

opportunity to go to school

What did you learn?

A child who steals a needle

will grow up to steal gold

Don't get angry

Kin Kwok promised to see her this week

Don't you ever hang out with Ying again

Go to the market and

get her some new clothes

And also a new hairpin

Hurry up, mom

Miss, your cake is here Thank you

Mommy, why didn't big sis come with us?

Fung, sorry I'm late

No worries

This is Uncle Kin Kwok

This is Little Sis

Uncle Kin Kwok Nice girl

You're Little Sis? Very cute

What would you like to eat?

Hello, what would you like to order?

We'll have a strawberry cake

Why aren't you eating?

Are you really willing to let go?

I don't have a choice

Little Sis will suffer if she stays with us

And your money can help out her big sister

I served in the army with him

Only those who understand reality...

Qualify to survive

Don't worry, my wife will take care of her

Sorry, can we have $1000 up front?

You can pay the rest

When we take Little Sis to you next month

Sure

Mommy, are you abandoning me?

This is for your own good

No, I don't want cake anymore

I'll listen to everything you say

Don't abandon me

You'll have a good life with Uncle Kin Kwok

No, don't leave me

I'll be good... really good...

Fung, let's forget it

Consider this as a gift

Kin Kwok...

Goodbye...

Hello, this is Jackie

Wai h*'s manager

Is the female lead confirmed?

Sure, can I take a look

at the script first?

Alright, sure, bye

Let's go find Ying again

You know her very well

If she wants to see you,

she would've reached out

But the tabloids say she's mentally ill

And that she's divorced

I'm worried about her

She went to the bathroom

She's back already

I went to the bathroom

Is it a stomach flu or

your period this time?

Do you need to bring

your backpack to the toilet?

It's the time of the month

I didn't want to walk around

with my sanitary pads

Sir, you don't believe me? Take a look

Go back to your seat,

and stop listening to music

Understood

Alright let's open our textbooks

Today, I'm gonna be telling you all about

The female poet Li Qingzhao

from the Song dynasty

All alone on a boat...

Good morning, come in

Everyone,

we have a new student with us today

Her name is Lee Sin Ying,

she used to live here

Make her feel at home, okay?

You can sit next to Cheung Yee Ling

Lee Sin Ying?

It's me, Cheung Yee Ling

You're impressive

How did you get your lips so white?

Do you need such a big pack?

Hey, she's our broker

Broker? Are you into drugs?

One and the same

You can only get this in Hong Kong

Where's' my copy of 'Good Times'

Wow, it's Seiko Matsuda

You can only get it

when the next issue is out

Siu Kit is in the current issue,

do you have any with you?

If you want them fresh off the press

$10, can you afford it?

If you have it right now

I'd pay $15 for it

$15 then

She's my client

Sure thing, Little Sis

Why did you come back?

It didn't go well with my mom and uncle

She met another man

And that man hates me

So they sent me back here

Your Walkman's really cool

A lot of people use it in Hong Kong

I know, I work with taxi drivers

They bring in the goods for me

to sell here

They brought this in for me

Have a puff?

No thank you, it stinks

What about this?

You can only get this in Hong Kong

I don't eat cakes

When I save enough money

I'll move to Hong Kong

With the stuff that you're selling

You're making nothing

When can you move to Hong Kong?

Do you know how expensive rent is?

What about meals and transportation?

I'll figure it out somehow

Didn't you say that it was lucky to stay?

I didn't know better

I understand it now

We don't have a choice

because we're poor

Seiko Matsuda

That's one

Siu Kit, three cards

How are you doing?

Not bad, a friend told me about

A decent job in Hong Kong

Check it out

No, I'm going with you

Going with you?

No way! I'm not leaving

I promised my brothers

I'd stand by their side

Who cares about that?

We need money to live

The pay is decent being a security guard

What are you talking about?

Dad, this place is getting torn down soon

We won't have a place to live

My salary won't be able to keep us afloat

Besides going back, I'm not leaving

You're not studying again?

I didn't have a choice

I wanted to go to school so badly

Your room is full of trash

Why don't you grow up?

Your grades are horrible as well

Do I have a choice?

This one

Alright, $2 please

Can you give me a discount?

This is new

Alright, when you have new photos,

let me know

Sure, bye-bye!

Have you thought about bringing

it back from Hong Kong?

You'd make more money

No way, it won't even

cover transportation costs

Just sell them for a higher price

There's a new issue every couple of days

People would buy it for $15

I know Hong Kong well

If you come with me

I can take care of you

What is it? Are you scared?

I'm not scared

Then let's go now

Go where?

To Hong Kong to bring back the goods

You're making dimes and nickels here

When will you make a fortune?

Hey!

Wait for me

It's Seiko Matsuda

Over there, let's go

I can charge more for a signed photo

If I can get the celebrity's autograph

Wouldn't I make more money?

Even if you can find them

How many can you get them to sign?

You're right

Do you really wanna make money?

Why are you act like a potato? Let's go

Wait for me here

Why are you just standing there?

New friend?

This is my boyfriend, Sing

Hello

Are you nervous?

Just dance along and you'll loosen up

Come over here

Make way please

Come on, come on

This is yours

Cheers

Cheers

Look over there

There are perks if you're a girl

You can drink for free

Play drinking games

And people will pay you

Like what we see on TV...

Nobody told you to believe

what you see

Those are all lies

You don't have to let them touch you

Just sit there, drink, have fun,

and you'll get paid

Easier than selling magazines and pads

Just watch me

Guess how much money she makes

By drinking with them for an hour?

US$100

$100?

I really envy you girls

Making money is so easy for you

So as a girl, you have to be smart

Then you can make more money

Hey boys

I have a new friend joining us today

This is by bestie Little Sis

This is her first time here

Wow! We have a first timer

You guys are in for a treat

Bottoms up!

I didn't drink with you all night

Once you're here, don't just sit around

The more you drink, the more you earn

Alcohol is disgusting

Why do they like drinking so much?

You don't know the good stuff

How about this?

You go and play 'One-two' with them later

Whatever happens, just say you've won

As long as they're happy,

you'll earn money

I don't know how to play

It's not hard, just watch me

You can say 1-10, but not 5

You win if you get it right twice in a row

Let's play

Come on, come on

Uncle, you suck at this

You're pretty impressive

Let me know whenever you're here

I'll come and support you

Sure

Let me give you my card

Movies?

Yes, movies

Then do you know Siu Kit?

Can I give you a bunch of photos

So he can sign them for me?

Do you like him?

Not really, but his photos sell

for a good price

It's none of your business

if someone else's photo sells

What makes you rich is

when your own photo sells

You're a smart girl

Call me if you have the guts,

I can help you

I'm heading out, bye-bye

Bye

We've been together for four years

Four years?

Sing is really good to me

Sing is really good to Ying,

I know that now

We've been saving up to get married

Married? Married!

You're not there yet, you're still a virgin

I wanna be your maid of honor

Talk to me after you've lost your virginity

Hey, you're teasing me

You're a virgin

It's embarrassing

You pineapple eating rascal...

Hello, Uncle Cheung

You're in big trouble

How old are you? Are you drinking?

Since you like drinking more than studying

Just go ahead and be a hostess

Does it make you happier

Calling your daughter a wh*re?

A brigadier's daughter

Not studying hard

And hanging around these delinquents

What does that do to my credibility?

What credibility?

The w*r is over, wake up!

Why are you hitting your own daughter?

Sit down

That so-called dignity of yours

You only know how to use it on me

I'm out there making money today

Do you know how hard it is

for mom and big sis?

If you refuse to face the truth,

then I will

Little Sis!

Little Sis!

Little Sis!

(Ben Hon)

I hate pink clothes

Will this work?

Of course, sleazy men love it

Come on

Let's just leave

It might be a scam

What are you afraid of? What scam?

You're homeless

Do you wanna go back

and work at the bar?

I'm here with you, don't worry

Taking an exam? You're taking so long

You're right, I'm counting on myself

Of course, see how aggressive everyone is?

Please fill out the form first

Alright, thank you

This is Lee Sin Ying

This is Cheung Yee Ling

Hello

Are you guys gonna audition together?

Alright, let's start with you

You'll be great

You said you wanted to marry me

But you resent that I was a hostess

Then... what are we

gonna do about the baby?

Your turn, little girl

I know, you're not marrying...

I know, you're not marrying me

You resent that I worked as a hostess

But no matter what

I'm not giving up on the baby

Not bad, she's young and fresh

The roles are hookers, will you do it?

What? Hookers?

It's just an acting role

Of course,

I know how to act like a hooker

But there are some daring scenes

Can you do it?

It's okay if you're can't,

we have plenty of choices

As long as I'm the female lead

I have nothing to be afraid of

Good, I like your guts

But you two will need English names

I'm Cindy

How about you?

She's called Yi... Elaine

Elaine, you're not 18 yet

Do you have a guardian

who can sign on your behalf?

You're here already

Brother Ben

I thought you wouldn't show up

Hello Mrs. Cheung, I'm Ben

You should know that...

we require Elaine to be quite sexy

Don't worry though

It's a 'healthy' type of sexy

It's no problem

Every girl starts off like this

It's normal

Here's the contract

Have a look through

We're gonna sh**t two movies

back to back for her

This is her salary

If you're okay with the terms... sign here

Mom, I'm grown up

I'm in charge of my own life, sign it

Mrs. Cheung, don't worry

She's signed under our wing

We'll take good care of her

Thank you, Brother Ben

Little Sis

Mrs. Lau

We heard you're sh**ting movies

with your friend

When can we see it? Congratulations

I'll let you know when it's released

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival

See you later, Mrs. Lau

We're here... mom!

You're back

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival

You're all wet, wipe yourself down

Auntie, happy Mid-Autumn Festival

Why did you bring so much stuff back?

Ying, Little Sis told us you're all alone

So I asked her to invite you over as well

Just make yourself at home

Don't worry, Auntie

I have absolutely no shame

That's right

Ying, take a seat

Uncle Cheung, Happy Mid-Autumn Festival

Auntie, this is for you

Dad, Happy Mid-Autumn Festival

Little Sis, are you staying over tonight?

I have to be back at the office tomorrow

It's more convenient

if I go back to the dorm tonight

Sis, these clothes are for you

Thank you

There are some for mom as well

Thank you

Dad, this is for you

Let's eat

Ying, you have to take care of each

other while you're in Hong Kong

If anything happens

You can always come back and find us, okay?

Don't worry, Auntie and Uncle Cheung

I'll take care of Little Sis

That's good to hear

Little Sis, your dad knows

you love stewed chicken

So he started preparing in the morning

Dad, you eat first

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival

Have one more piece

Ying, have some shrimp

Thank you, Auntie

It's overcooked

No no... it tastes great

Then have some more

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival

If you know what to do,

I'll give you a favor

Do you wanna bet big, or bet small?

We'll go home if we bet small

Of course we'll bet big

Becky listens to me

Is that true?

Do you still need to think?

Let's go then

Get in the car

Don't p*ssy out

You're on your own if you puss out

Okay, cut

This scene's good, on to the next

This scene's good, on to the next scene

We have a very important scene tonight

That was good enough?

If the director says so, let's go

Brother Ben

You girls doing okay?

Brother Ben

Not too shabby

Brother Ben, we move

on to the next scene so fast

Is it really okay?

Silly girl, this is how the world works

Time is money

We only spend money on those

who are beneficial to us

You have an important scene tonight

Just relax

I got it, you're so long-winded

But I want Elaine there with me

You girls are inseparable

Do whatever you want

Give me a cigarette

Alright, come on

Don't worry, Elaine

Your acting was very natural,

you were great

Thank you, director,

we're counting on you

I wanna cover up my dark circles

Alright

What's up with you today?

Your skin is so dry

Where were you last night

I'm gonna stick it a little tighter

Let me know if you feel discomfort

What are you doing?

We're not sticking anything

Get out of here

Get out!

No sticking? Then I'd be topless

Is this your first day here?

This is an erotic film,

of course you need to strip

You think we're gonna sh**t

this scene with clothes on?

You never told me I had to strip naked

You're crazy

Screw this, let's go

You're going? You've signed a contract

It's okay if you walk out, just pay up

Sure, I can pay

Without me, you're nothing

Ask your boyfriend to pay your debt

Okay

If you can't pay up

Then I'm cutting him into little pieces

And throw his body out into the streets

I'll give you ten minutes to

think about it, and eat this

We could just go back to Tiu Keng Leng

Let's not sh**t this film

Where are we gonna get the money?

I was just bluffing

Is there any other way?

They're gonna k*ll Sing

Are you okay?

Let's do it

Stop drinking

I'm okay

After taking the first step,

it's downhill from there

If you wanna be a star,

you gotta be like me

Find yourself a lead role

We have to make a lot of money

Don't let them look down on you

Alright...

Drink with me, cheers

I don't wanna be like you

If my dad knew, he'd k*ll me

Can you not be so spineless?

If you choose to do it,

then you go all the way

We've recently signed these actresses

This is Elaine, and that's Cindy

Mr. Paul, and Mr. Fai

Hello

Cindy? Elaine?

I'm Paul

I heard you were celebrating tonight

But from the look on your face...

Ben, have you been bullying them?

Of course not,

she's the supporting actress today

Tonight, Cindy is the star

That's why she's not as happy

We're working on our next film

With Elaine as the lead actress

We'll bring her to the top, okay?

Alright!

Cheers

Cheers

Congratulations

If you don't wanna make erotic films

You can talk to Ben

Are you kidding? Do I have a choice?

I've let go of my pride

As long as I'm earning money

Sing says he wants to buy property

We can get married after that

He said he'd provide for me

Do you believe everything Sing says?

If I don't believe what Sing says

Who else should I believe?

I'm going out to party with Sing tonight

Are you joining us?

Never mind, I shouldn't have asked

I know you won't go

Then you take care of yourself

Were you happier back in Tiu Keng Leng

Or are you happier now?

I'm happy as long as I have Sing,

see you!

I'm not going to the party tomorrow

You can go by yourself

Change into this after

you're done with makeup

Thank you, Chi

Can I change my costume

for the nightclub scene tomorrow?

Why?

My character is forced into being a hostess

So I think she doesn't

wanna be too revealing

Alright, I'll speak to the director

Thank you, Chi

Siu Kit, good morning Good morning

I'll take you to your dressing room

Have you eaten breakfast yet?

I have

Anything to drink?

No, thank you

Good morning, Siu Kit Good morning

Hello, good morning Hello

Hello, Siu Kit Ben

Let me introduce you to Mr. Paul

Mr. Paul Just call me Paul

Let's take a seat upstairs

Make yourself at home

What is it?

Jealous that he's getting

so much attention?

Not really

I'm just waiting for Ying

It's a bit surreal for me

I made money

from selling his signed photos

This industry is like a dream factory

Everything is like being in a dream

Whether that's a good dream

or a nightmare

That's up to you

Keung, do we need to tweak anything?

Nope

Are we all ready?

I'm good to go if you are

Kwan, are we ready?

Alright, let's go for it

Director, we're all ready

Take her clothes off

What are we waiting for?

Take her clothes off

Let's go! Are the cameras ready?

Come on, let's roll

Marker

Scene 36A, shot 5, take 1

Action!

Cut!

All departments good?

It's a bit wonky in the middle

The middle is fine

We can reshoot the middle

Siu Kit, we're gonna do another shot

Have a seat

I'm okay, I have water

What is it? Are you afraid of me?

Do you believe the tabloids?

Why would I?

You're getting married?

We've been together for a while

So we're getting married

Getting married is accepting your fate

You know me very well

You know I've tried my best with acting

You haven't changed a bit

You never see anything through

What makes you think you can help me?

What is it? You're not feeling well?

You're burning up, do you need a doctor?

I'm okay, I'll just have a rest

I saw Ying today

Really? How is she?

Little Sis

Why have you disappeared?

You're not answering Ben's calls

Everyone is looking for you

Beware of the paparazzi

Where's Sing?

Did he lose your money by gambling?

No worries

I'll just make more films

You gotta take Fentanyl in order to make it

Have some with me

No... what's up with you?

You're ignoring me now that you're famous

I've always cared about you

You're the one ignoring my calls

Sing was right about you

You forget everyone else

once you have a partner

I beg you to stop taking these

Listen to me...

Lady...

Who do you think you are?

Are you lecturing me?

If it weren't for me...

You're just a speck of sh*t

What are you talking about?

If I hadn't brought you out to Hong Kong

You'd still be a village girl

in Tiu Keng Leng

What are you on about? Can you wake up?

Look at yourself right now

Come over here

Let go

Sit down

I've told you a thousand times

He will just gamble away

all the money you make

Your state right now...

Look at how you're treating yourself

You call this love?

Don't talk about my boyfriend that way

Why are you talking sh*t about Sing?

Sing is good to me

Sing is good to me

Unlike you

You said we were in this together

I'm done... I'm done with all this

I'm suffering, I can't do this

I also have a mother

Are you hanging out with Ying?

Look at her. Aren't you heartbroken?

I never thought it'd come to this

My mom knew that you liked it

So she told me to bring you some

How are you? Still hanging on?

I'm okay, don't worry

I've been together with him for so long

Some things are meant to be

Did I say some really harsh things?

Cindy, the director asks

if you've memorized the script

We're short on time today

So he'd like to do a few long takes

Long takes again?

How can I memorize all those lines?

Whatever

And I'm sorry to tell you that

Chung Hang is still sh**ting his scene

So you'll have to wait a little longer

Alright, alright

Look at where I am now

Landing shitty roles like these

You disappeared on them

You're lucky to still be working

What are you talking about?

My contract ends after this film

I don't know what to do next

What did I say to you that night?

Tell me

I've known you for ages,

I won't hold grudges

In the scene later

I think you can work on

your reaction for these lines

Once you get those reactions in,

nail the lines

The director will be pleased

How would you know what the main point was?

You told me what your role was

I could guess just by reading this

Memorize it while you have some time

You're a natural in this industry

Really?

Mom

Little Sis

Dad, I'm home

Ying isn't joining us this year?

Yeah, she's busy with filming

Big Sis is working overtime

Your dad is in a bad mood

My boyfriend bought you some ginseng

Maybe that will calm his nerves

It's such a big box

Dad

You guys chat, I'll make dinner

Take this back

What is it?

I don't accept gifts from strangers

What stranger? I'm your daughter

You never had a real job these few years

I don't know where your money comes from

It's my boyfriend's money

We're in a stable relationship

He's gonna fund my studies in the UK

Boyfriend?

Your Chinese is sub par

And now you're learning French?

French? I'm going to the UK

Right, that's good

It suits you, saves you the trouble

With your current state of mind

You won't be able to sh**t

anything that is meaningful

I must remind you

Not to let your life revolve around one man

You'll end up losing your mind

I understand

At 6:00AM this morning

We received news about

a man who fell to his death

Identity is confirmed to be

erotic star Lee Sin Ying's fianc

The police believes this to be a suicide

A suicide note was found on the scene

Cindy, are you upset that

your boyfriend died?

We heard that he's in a lot of debt

Are you going to repay it then?

Have you told his family?

What does it say in the will, Cindy?

Excuse me

Cindy, say something

We have no comment, thank you

Let's go home

It's too noisy

I'm gonna get some chicken soup for Ying

She likes it

Thank you, mom

Dad, I'm gonna be sh**ting a TV show

It'll be broadcasted next year

I'm gonna keep on sh**ting

Do you have water?

I do, wait a sec

Ying

If you don't have an appetite

Have some chicken soup

If you don't mind that our place is small

You can stay here as long as you'd like

What if we lose our heart?

(As long as we live, our heart stays alive)

As long as we live, our heart stays alive

I used to ask my mom when I was younger

Where is my dad?

Turns out she doesn't even know who he is

Her life revolved around multiple men

And I was kicked around like a football

Until I met Sing

Now I know what a home feels like

I know he's unreliable

And I know he cant support me financially

But that's okay

I don't care how hard I have to work

I really don't mind

I've never cared about that

But now he took the easy way out

Just leaving without a word

Do you know how envious I am of you?

You have a family that loves you

And you have a boyfriend to support you

I envy that you can do what you love

I actually envy you as well

You're aggressive and brave

But I never see things through

I don't have the guts to do so

I'm tell Jackie tomorrow

I'm gonna go to Taiwan

Do you need me to go with you?

You have to prove yourself

Work hard and keep making movies

Prove me wrong

Sorry, director

The actors aren't ready yet

We have to wait a while longer

Tell them to hurry up

We have one more scene to sh**t

Got it

Everyone, get ready!

Elaine, how nice of you to drop by

King, I've known you for man years

Let's skip the pleasantries

I really wanna be a part of your film

But Jackie said that you're...

King, I know it's difficult for you

But please put in a good word for me

Why haven't you been

in movies these few years?

I have, I just finished sh**ting

Keep your eyes peeled

Alright

How is it? Do you like it?

I have a night sh**t tonight

Alright, I'll head to

my parents' place by myself

Think about what I said

I don't want you to work so hard

Elaine, are you ready?

Our lighting department is ready

Thank you, Elaine

Alright, everybody get ready

Actors in place,

lights and camera to first position

Scene 54, shot 3, take 1

Ready, action

Cut! Good take

Let's do a close up

They're here

Elaine, congratulations

on getting married to Lung

Thank you

Are you in bad terms

with your mother-in-law?

Elaine, you're working

with director King again

Are you doing any erotic scenes?

Lung.

What do you think about

Elaine working with King again?

Why didn't you tell me

you're working with King again?

Maybe you should stop acting

After you're done with this one

I don't want them to write about you

I just want to have a simple life with you

I don't think you understand me at all

Can you let her go before 2?

Talk to Hung and then let me know

I'm so dumb in this scene

Not you, it's just your character

I've been doing the same role for years

Beautiful, but grew up poor

Waiting for the male lead to save me

Maybe I should go back to feature films

You don't even have time to sleep

You're talking about films?

But I really don't want these roles anymore

I can talk to Paul about it

But he's not gonna like it

Okay

What's happening?

(Protests in Tiu Keng Leng Continue,

Demolition on the Brink)

(Tiu Keng Leng, Say No to Demolition)

Dad

Dad

Here's some money

It's enough for you all to move out

I'm not moving

There's no use staying here

They're tearing this place down

I built this house with my own hands

I carried each stone and brick

Look at yourself!

Still fighting with your old age

You're scaring mom

I won't fight unless I'm provoked

But I'm definitely staying here

If you carry on like this

What if the paparazzi takes photos of you?

If they come at me

I'm gonna tell them

That I have no relation to you

I've never seen your movies

Is that acceptable for you?

That's not what I meant

As long as you're okay

I have to work later

If you really don't like me so much

Don't you ever come back to see me

How are you? Doing okay?

I'm fine

There's a script under

negotiation right now

If it goes according to plan

Then you won't have time to sleep

Have you heard the b*tch's new album?

She's pretty good at singing

She's a platinum selling artist

I'll go to Taiwan with you after this film

Hello

Hello Elaine, I'm Ka h*

This is our first scene together,

thank you for your hard work

We're a similar age,

you don't have to be so polite

Looking forward to learning from you

See you later

This new guy is so humble

He has a great career ahead

Hello?

I'll call you later

How many scenes do I have left?

One more scene, where you meet Ka h*

That'll be 4 to 5 shots

What is it?

My sister called and said my dad fainted

They're taking him to the hospital now

So you wanna...

Today's the last day on this set

Keep an eye out for me

I'm gonna get this done quickly

Cut! Cut! Cut!

Elaine, can you be happier?

A bit more lively, okay? Sure

Do you need to rest?

No, let's keep going

Let's fix your makeup, and do another take

Alright, makeup team, please

Makeup team!

More petals

Did anyone call?

No

Alright, I'm ready

Elaine, we need a bigger smile please

Get closer, you two are a couple

Cut... let's do this again

Let's do another take

Cut...

One more take, hurry up

What's up with her?

Alright, cut

Alright, good, that's a wrap

Thanks for your hard work

Thank you, Elaine

Thanks for your hard work

He recorded all of your TV shows

He's seen every episode multiple times

He's made notes as well

Ever since Sing passed away

I've always thought that

He's never really left me

He's always been beside me

I believe... this is the same

with Uncle Cheung

He'll always be beside you

This metal box

All this time, I seldom open it

Because I know that I can't face myself

I regret that I couldn't

say goodbye to my father

He wrote me this note

After I started working in this industry

I thought my dad always

wanted me to work hard

But as you said

I haven't been successful

Until King reached out to me again

And I shot that scene

Now I've finally let go of

what's been troubling me

I understood that all this time

My dad didn't expect me

to be rich and successful

He just wanted me to just be myself

I know that all this time

I'm stuck between you and your family

And it's been difficult for you

I also know that you can't let go of

All the things I've done in my past

I don't want you to accommodate me

I'm sorry

Hey dad, mom's leg was injured

So she hasn't been visiting lately

Ying

What you said to me last time

I've thought about it

I really shouldn't have imposed

My own beliefs and values on to you

I'm sorry

Every time I look at the sea

I would think back to our times

in Tiu Keng Leng

I want you to come and see this film

Once you've seen it

You'll understand how much

I care about acting

I actually have a stable job

I work in a supermarket

So you don't have to worry about me

Don't worry, you've known her for a while

Just relax

She's interested, right?

Hello Elaine, I'm King

It's been a while Hello

Hello Cindy Have a seat

You don't have to be so courteous

Alright, let's get to the point

He tried to reach out to you through Ben

But Ben brushed him off

King has been working

on this script for three years

He always envisioned you as the female lead

He was sh**ting a film in Taiwan

And bumped into Ying,

and mentioned you

I've already read the script

But I think it's best that

you met with the director

This story is called 'Obsession'

It's a story about ill*gal justice

The female protagonist is a lawyer

Her best friend was sexually abused

And committed suicide due to the pressure

The female lead comes

across the man in question

When she realized that

the law cannot punish this man

She took matters into her own hands

When I finished the first draft

I immediately thought of you

Because I know that you're an actress

Who has an obsession with the craft

And this is a similarity

you share with the character

I think this is an interesting story

I wanna know more about

the background of the character

Elaine, the director will require

you to perform in the nude

Wait a second, you never told me about that

Being nude shows

the conviction she has for revenge

I think it is necessary

Which is why I wrote it in the script

Alright, let me read

the script and get back to you

Jackie, I'll let you know

King, I'll see you out

Alright I'll reach out later

Fully nude, at this point in your career?

Is that a little too desperate?

I think this character would

be a great showcase

He's worked so hard to become a director

I think King is trustworthy

Don't worry,

I'll decide after I read the script

Alright, that was great

Thanks Elaine, you were amazing

Director, so we're...

That's a wrap for today,

thank you everybody

That's a wrap for today!

Thank you

Thank you

I need to talk to you

about tomorrow's scene

We can talk over dinner

Sure

Thank you everybody

Thank you

Feeling more assured?

Thank you

Elaine... look this way

Absolute nonsense

It's boring and really deep

This sucks, let's leave

What a waste of time

Luckily the ticket's free

What kind of a film is this?

Elaine, can you say a few words?

The last film you shot was ten years ago

Do you think you'll be nominated this time?

Why did you decide to be fully nude?

Is it because 1997 is around the corner

And you wanna make some cash and leave?

The audience's reaction was just so-so

Are you worried about the box office?

How do you feel about starring

in a category III film?

Are you disappointed?

Now that you're down this path

They say it's a slippery slope

Will you become an erotic star?

What are you talking about?

Is that all you see?

Thank you all

I think Elaine is exhausted

We can talk about this next time

Elaine, say a few words

When will you make another movie?

I trust the director

What we made is not a porno, thank you

Elaine, why are you leaving so soon?

Big Sis is just a normal person

It's understandable

that she can't accept it

Give her some time to digest it

I've really failed

If you've failed, then just start over

Just like we did before

What's your next step?

Take some time off to think about things

You know me

I don't give up easily

Alright, b*tch

As long as you're happy

Maybe I'm not good enough

I'm thinking of going abroad

Will you go with me?

I'll wait for you in Hong Kong

I'm seeing someone

He's a businessman, and he treats me well

I think I'll move back to Hong Kong for him

Promise me, you have to be happy

You're so corny! You too

I'm leaving

Take care of yourself

Alright...

Be careful

Goodbye

Keep truckin', b*tch

See you

I've seen your film

I thought you were great in it

Thank you

I'll respect your decision

If you wanna make movies, go ahead

I just want you to be yourself

But you'll have to be transparent with me