Look at those little sausage legs!
They're so cute, I just want to pinch them!
He takes after your side of the family!
What are you feeding him? He's so big!
How's your day off? Are you getting some rest?
A bit. I have a catering job later.
Why are you working on a Sunday, Ma?
We're fine with money.
We really wish you'd just come home.
I miss all of you too.
Ma, we have to go.
We need to feed the baby.
OK. Take care of the baby.
I gotta get to work.
Say goodbye to Grandma!
Bye Ma! We miss you!
Why are you sending us to Grandma's?
I don't know what else to do with you...
All I did was tell Minda not to touch my stuff.
It's not my fault she quit.
You spit in her face!
Girls! That's enough!
You're giving me a headache, I can't drive!
Tell Chloe to apologize to Minda.
Why bother? She can just hire someone new.
Hey, why are you wearing my clothes again?
Excuse me. Sorry. Sorry.
Excuse me.
We want Universal Suffrage!
Why are you so late?
My grandma's friends took me to brunch...
then we played four rounds of mahjong.
I'm joking! There was a traffic jam.
There's so many people out.
I never thought...
There you are.
Don't be afraid.
Almost home.
Be good.
No need to be afraid.
Hey Essie!
Chicken salad's ready.
Letter N! Nailing in the bedroom... 44!
Hey Puri!
Puri, where have you been?
Sorry, sorry. Rehearsals went long.
Open audition means anyone can go.
What are you gonna do?
Bake your brownies?
It's a talent show, not a cooking show!
I can't go anyway. I have to work.
I asked Ms. Hilary for the morning off so I can go.
Just ask for the day off, Cici!
And hear about it for the next two months?
No need.
Puri's the only one who has a shot at this.
A shot? I'm gonna win the whole thing!
Here she goes again!
You can laugh all you want...
but one day I'll be a famous singer and I'll show you!
Letter O! Oh handsome... 74!
Did Ms. Hilary put all those ideas in your head?
Dreams aren't the same for you and her!
She's rich!
I like Ms. Hilary.
Why? Because she gave you a folding chair?
Ms. Hilary says it's important to have self-respect.
What's that supposed to mean?
We don't have self-respect because we sit on cardboard?
Or because we're helpers and that's all we'll ever be?
So with all that self-respect...
why can't Ms. Hilary hold onto her husband?
Poor Ms. Hilary, she's having a hard time.
The other day she opened the windows...
and let it rain all over the living room.
Who wouldn't go crazy if they found out...
their husband was sleeping with a much younger woman?
What?
Don't act surprised.
You know he's seeing someone else.
How do you know?
Who? Who??
That Korean woman... the one who lost the kid.
What's her name?
Mercy. She comes into the restaurant all the time.
Sometimes they come in together...
always takeout, never to dine in!
I wonder if Ms. Hilary knows?
Puri, don't get involved.
She's your boss and you need to keep boundaries.
It's not like that with Ms. Hilary.
She's my friend.
Friend?
Don't be stupid, she's not your friend!
You can't get too close.
We know everything about these people...
things their closest friends don't even know.
Imagine if we all told them what we know!
I'd tell my ma'am that I know...
that she's fucking Diana's mister!
And I'd tell my mister that his wife...
is sleeping with our neighbor's 20-year-old son!
And I'd tell my ma'am that her mister...
is fucking Cici!
What can I do? I have this!
Oh, it's you!
I was just passing through.
And here I thought you were coming to see me!
Oh no, I... didn't.
That's OK.
Still you're looking lovely today.
I'm glad you came by.
That headband looks very nice on you.
Oh! Thank you.
Actually, I...
wanted to buy some flowers.
This one.
For you...
it's free.
Thank you.
Puri.
Go ahead.
It's moving fast today.
Yes.
I heard last week...
they only had one person at the counter, so it was very slow.
How are you?
Oh you know, been busy with the kids.
They started school last month.
That's right, school started.
That's why the building's been so quiet.
Is everyone OK back in the Philippines?
My son just had a baby!
A boy.
Congratulations!
- Thank you. - Do you have other grandchildren?
First one.
My daughter is older, but she's only focused on her career.
She's stubborn like me, I guess.
You have children in Manila?
No.
One day...
I hope.
When I meet my Prince Charming!
You're smart.
Better to meet someone here in Hong Kong...
than to leave your family at home.
That's true.
It's nice to see you.
You too.
Can I ask...
How is the family?
Has there been any update on the little boy?
No.
Sorry.
They're lucky to have you.
I'm lucky too.
They're a good family.
They don't deserve this.
And how about you?
Are you OK?
You must have been close with him.
I'm sorry.
I shouldn't have asked.
It's not my business.
No, it's OK.
Thank you for asking.
Thanks for your concern.
I'm okay.
It's your turn.
You go first, you go ahead!
Yes.
It's okay. You go ahead.
But wait for me.
Let's have some snacks.
I'll treat you.
The tents can only fit four people. You should bring your own.
OK, I'll buy one tomorrow.
I have to study tonight.
I'll find you guys after the exam.
You're still studying?
Easy for you to say.
You ace every test without studying.
I'm skipping the exam.
Skipping it?
It's our final year.
You want to throw everything away?
I don't see it that way.
This is more important.
What's up with you?
You know I'm as committed as you are!
If you're really committed...
then you must be willing to sacrifice.
Why do you think I'm studying so hard?
A college degree means more opportunities...
better networks and more influence.
I don't want to be distracted.
It's a critical time now!
Every second we spend elsewhere...
is a betrayal to the movement.
You're being short-sighted. I'm looking at the long term.
I don't want to argue.
You've changed.
You're the one who's changed!
Hey!
I'm back.
What do I need this for?
I've already finished cooking.
Sorry. There was traffic and the bus took forever.
Where've you been all day?
I told you. At the library.
Why didn't you answer my calls?
My phone died.
You know I wasn't born yesterday, right?
Don't lie to me.
Ma.
It's better if we don't talk about it.
I don't want to have another fight.
This is too big, too complicated for us!
You won't make any difference, anyway.
So... what?
We just sit back and do nothing?
We don't even try?
You know, the cost of trying...
could be your life.
If that's what it takes.
Your life means so little to you?
I'm not throwing it away if I have purpose.
Ma.
I grew up in Hong Kong.
I'll have my own children one day.
How do I look my children in the eye...
and tell them I didn't fight for them?
You think you're being noble...
But out there you're just another ant.
You're a speck of dust.
Even if you die...
nobody would care.
But for me...
you're my only son.
Ma.
I have to go to work.
Eat and do your homework.
I will.
Ma.
Please don't worry about me.
How can I not?
If something happened to you how could I live?
What would happen to me?
I can take care of myself.
Your son is pretty smart.
Stupid child.
Have some pity on your poor mother.
Don't let him past you! Go for the slide!
You can't just take your sweet time!
What's that?
Red velvet. It's your favorite, right?
They always remind me of our New York trip.
We had a lot of fun, right?
I had a late lunch.
You can leave it there.
Have you called the contractor yet?
Not yet.
They can't fix it until the rain lets up anyway.
I swear it's getting bigger by the minute.
I hate it.
Have you ever heard that story?
About the Buddhist monk and the giant boulder?
He asked his disciples, "Is this boulder heavy?"
The disciples said, "Of course it's heavy!"
The monk smiled and said...
"If you don't try to move it, then it's not heavy."
It's wide open! What's wrong with you?!
Shoot it, damn it!
Come on. How could he miss that?
Today at lunch...
Hilary told me...
she and David are getting divorced.
That's good.
Better to be done with it.
Grandma, what are you doing?
I told you to wash your clothes. Why didn't you do it?
Stinky!
Don't smell my underwear, that's gross!
You're my granddaughter.
Nothing about you is gross to me!
Despite the recently issued Red Rainstorm Signal...
protesters are continuing to gather in increasing numbers...
escalating what was already a tense situation.
So, yeah.
My kids want me to go home.
They say I'm old and should retire.
And you're not ready to retire?
It's not that...
I guess...
I worry about my employer's family.
The children.
It's been a hard year for them.
And what about you?
You have your own family and children.
But I raised these kids like my own.
I feel a closeness to them.
It's hard for me to understand your situation...
because...
I've never worked for a family with children.
I know that I'm not Gus's mother...
and I don't have the right to feel as sad as I do.
But...
I was supposed to go to the market that night...
but Ms. Margaret was upset with me...
so she asked me not to go.
And I keep asking myself...
What did I do wrong?
If I could have done something different.
Maybe if I was there...
maybe...
If you were there you wouldn't have lost him.
How could she hand her child to a stranger?
What kind of mother...
would hand her child over to someone she just met?
The Korean woman.
Mercy.
She's practically a child herself!
Well...
I wouldn't exactly say she's a child.
Should we get an older helper this time?
Since our last two were Filipino...
maybe we should try an Indonesian or Malaysian this time?
Up to you!
This is impossible.
I can't believe I have to find another one so quickly.
She'll come crawling back, like she always does.
She means it this time!
She turned in her notice and took all her things.
Well, your daughter spit in her face.
Even the best helper would break.
Are you blaming me now?
You're her mother.
You're leaving now?
There's a typhoon...
I'll just crash at the office.
Max...
Don't go.
Can you please stay tonight?
Just tonight.
I have a lot to do at the office.
Why do you keep saying office?
We both know you're not going to the office!
I gotta go.
It's just, everyone's gone tonight and I...
I really don't want to be alone.
Can't you find someone to keep you company?
If you come back...
and find that I'm gone, would you even care?
That's not fair!
You can't always have it your way!
Don't forget...
you're the one who wanted this.
You made this arrangement!
Fine?
You do whatever suits you.
It's good that we talked about it.
I know, thank you as well.
Good luck with your singing competition tomorrow.
I hope you win.
Oh, I don't know...
I hope so!
You'll win for sure.
Let's see.
This is me.
Thank you.
Sorry for bothering you.
Ma, you guys ok?
The electricity is knocked out here.
Oh, really?
No, we're all fine here.
How are the girls?
Are they having fun?
Yeah, they're just watching a movie.
We had crab for dinner.
That sounds nice.
Are you OK?
Yeah, I'm...
Ma... actually...
I just feel so alone.
We're all alone.
It'll pass.
But what if I don't want it to pass?
Why not?
Once it's passed, it's in the past.
What if I want better? What if I want...
Stop thinking so much. Just go to sleep.
You'll feel better in the morning.
Goodnight, then.
Goodnight.
Hey, Wen.
The storm is getting bad, you should go home!
Hey, this is Tony. I can't answer the phone right now.
Leave a message.
Hey, this is Tony. I can't answer the phone right now.
Madam.
Can you please tell me...
if you have news of my son, Tony Ng?
Your son broke the law.
Which law did he break?
He broke the law.
That's all I can tell you.
Can I see him?
He hasn't been granted bail.
Then when can I bail him out?
I have no further information.
What's up, Ma? Gabriel's with the baby.
You're calling so late!
Ma, is it bad news?
No.
What's wrong?
What's wrong, Ma? Is it the kid?
No, everything's OK.
I have good news, actually.
I'm coming home for good, son.
I'm coming home.
What?
Yes, because Miss Margaret says...
they're moving back to America.
Really, Ma?!
It's true.
Did you hear that?
You're going to meet your Lola soon!
No, I wasn't with him last night.
Have you asked any of the others?
Was he hurt?
Anyway, I'm coming over.
Hello! We're here!
Coming!
Sorry we're late!
The protesters blocked the main road.
We had to take the Western Tunnel.
I know, the same thing happened to me yesterday.
I'm sure they'll be gone by next week.
What's that?
Oh, nothing.
The ceiling caved in yesterday. No biggie.
Hey! Go get changed for school.
Don't be late!
I'll see you later.
I'm meeting some friends for brunch.
Say bye to Grandma!
Bye Grandma!
Where's Daddy?
He's at work already.
He'll be home when you get back from school.