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Ladies and ladies.
Take a guess, Kiki and Yoyo.
What about?
Where the ace of hearts is.
Here.
This one?
It must be this one then.
Naughty boy.
Hey.
My name is Jason.
Magic, poker, and charm offensive
are my strong suits.
-This is so cool. -I'll carry your heart with me.
How about yours?
Mine is right under your money.
Right under my money?
Are you sure?
No kidding.
Come get it here.
Stealing the ladies' hearts
is what I do best.
-Another game, anyone? -Me!
Okay.
Here is your ace of hearts.
Show me the money.
My mom, the bride.
Her name is Yun Wang.
She can scam all men
out of their body and soul.
Pops and I thank you all for coming...
What was I saying?
Pumpkin and I, not Pops...
-Hey. -What?
Can she pull it off?
It's too late for plan B now.
Just get the banquet done with
and send them to the wedding bed.
-Let's enjoy ourselves... -Mom.
Since I was five,
this has been our bread and butter.
You can't marry him.
-Today is my 361st gig. -He's much older. He could be my grandpa.
You don't know crap.
What's my crappy son doing here?
The crappy son is here today
to tell everyone that his mom got married again.
The whole Chinatown is talking about it.
Shame on you.
You don't know
what life is like as a single mom!
-Thank you. -These two jerks
hired my mom to con their dad.
Are you done with your ladies?
It's time to go.
Are you drinking on the job?
I'd better look the part.
It's you!
-I'll do a magic trick for everyone. -What magic?
One, two, three!
What are you doing?
What the heck?
Come out!
You...
Pops!
Look at what you've done.
Pumpkin.
You stupid old witch.
It's none of your business, so just shut up.
Seriously?
I'm married to your dad, that means I'm your mom now!
And I'm your brother.
Nonsense!
You're just a hustler I hired to con my dad.
When the old man kicks the bucket, we'll get everything.
And you'll have your 1,000 dollars, witch!
You little jerk.
Completely useless little jerk.
You little jerk.
-Take it easy. -Pops.
Mom says this isn't lying.
It's helping people
see through lies.
Thank you.
Your fake faint was so real, Pops.
It gave me a fright!
What a show.
You two are the perfect double act.
Pops, next time you need anything,
just give us a shout.
-Thank you. Take care. -Thank you.
The biggest International Ceramics Expo
will open in San Francisco soon.
Mrs. Apple, the chairman of Taiwan Taolin Ceramics,
is attending the expo for the first time,
attracting much media attention.
For over 20 years,
Mrs. Apple has been making donations to the expo
in memory of the son she lost.
Her son had studied in San Francisco before the tragedy.
It's how she keeps her son in her memory.
You witch!
But this time...
Hey, that's my mom!
Auntie May.
Look at that view.
Isn't it lovely?
But...
it's not real.
What's real and what's not?
A real ticket would set you back two grand.
A photo costs you only two bucks.
It's still a lot for a photo.
It's good value for money.
-In the morning... -We're in Maldives.
-At night? -In Paris.
Do you see what I mean? Just take a seat.
-Come on. -Let's take a really nice photo.
-Look at the camera. -That's right.
Smile.
Okay. Once more.
Give us a smile.
Okay!
Don't forget my money.
I'll do it.
It's a refrigerator.
-This is not an air conditioner. -You never listened.
How many times have I told you
about the importance of playing safe?
You're so reckless!
-Even the cops came. -That's...
That's really bad.
Listen.
Those lying pricks had it coming.
They so did.
I lie for a living, so you'll punch me too?
No way.
You're different.
You wrap them around your little finger.
They want to give you everything.
You are a talent.
You're different.
Chinatown mama's boy, Jason.
Jason, get your arse out here.
-What's up? -What's up?
Yes, what's up? Man.
Why are they here all the time?
They are Master Naam's boys.
I warned Jason about them.
They're bad influences.
Just tell me if you want them gone.
-Trust me, I... -I don't.
Believe it or not...
Trust me, electricity costs a lot.
Master Naam,
those boys of yours
come here for freebies all the time.
They're freaking me out.
What should I do?
Ma'am.
Bye. See you soon.
Why are you hanging around with them?
No worries, little miss.
Leave those little rascals to me.
Leave me alone.
Can't I have my own career?
You embarrass me.
My friends laugh at me.
Your own career?
Messing around with them,
you call that a career?
Is there a future lying for a living?
Being your son is really...
What's that Cantonese term?
Bad luck.
He asked me.
Thank you. Bad luck.
I've had enough.
I want a life of my own!
Just leave me alone!
I hate seeing you get hurt!
Come on, drink up.
Let's get wasted.
Cheers.
Bride
Jason.
Come on.
Are you okay?
Jason.
Check on Andy first.
Jason, give me a hand.
Help me. Just give me a hand.
Thanks.
Okay.
Why did you borrow from the loan sharks?
I'm sorry.
I shouldn't have borrowed from them. Okay.
I'm only a few months behind,
and this is what they did.
I'm sorry.
Do you know how much they charge?
A lot. A lot, yes.
-Sorry. -Isn't this a bit over the top?
How will I ever pay it off?
It's one million dollars.
How about the security camera?
We can call 911.
The security camera is broken.
We can't even afford to get it fixed.
Sorry about that! I'm sorry!
Okay.
This is bad...
-It's all your fault. -Hey.
Could we really fool Jason like that?
We may want to try harder.
Please?
Is that hard enough?
It was working.
Look, it's us.
This...
Lie down.
-Ready? All set? -Yes.
No! Wait!
Not those expensive ones.
I told you to turn the camera off.
I did.
But it...
It just went back on.
You should have tried harder.
You only smashed the cheap stuff.
As if that's going to fool me.
My clever boy!
You're a natural.
You caught us right away.
You're so clever.
We'll have to rake it in this time, okay?
We are a team.
Yes, we are a team.
We are a team.
-We are a team. -We are a team.
-Yes.
Now, tell me what's going on.
The biggest International Ceramics Expo
is opening soon in San Francisco.
Every year, artists from all over the world
showcase their artworks at this event.
Collectors also come bidding at auction.
The total sales go up to millions.
To find out more about the art fest,
please stay tuned.
It's an honor to be here in San Francisco.
Signing the five-million-dollar contract
is why I'm here this year.
Mrs. Apple is very happy to be here,
and her goal this year is to sign contracts
for more than five million boutique porcelain pieces.
How do I look? There are so many cameras here.
The whole world is watching.
-Is this okay? -Yes.
Are you sure?
Sorry.
Is Mrs. Apple attending the auction later?
Sure, Mrs. Apple will attend the auction.
You're putting me up for sale.
-No. -Yes.
No.
We're not selling you.
We're just trying to figure out
-to construct a backstory... -To have me sold.
-Yes. -No.
Anyway, it's a big fish
and we need a big bait.
Exactly.
And you are the big bait.
So...
I am the bait.
No, wait.
We've never done this before.
Can we handle that?
Of course.
You're a genius.
-No! -Yes!
Listen, Jason,
Andy has been kind enough
to allow us to live off him for years.
Once we nail this,
we'll return the favor all at once.
Let's not be his charity case.
Hey.
I never expect anything in return,
or my name isn't Andy.
Andy isn't your real name anyway.
You like superstar Andy Lau,
so you want us to call you Andy.
You're an Andy Lau wannabe.
Let me drink the Forget Love Potion
For once, my night will be tear-free
You sound like Fei Yu-ching.
No.
You want Fei, I'll give you Fei.
Let me drink the Forget Love Potion
For once, my night will be tear-free
For once...
Okay, fine.
Dinner will be ready soon, Maestro Fei.
That's fine.
Hey, when will you tell her that you like her?
Okay.
Don't ever mention that again.
-Okay? -Why?
She likes to manipulate everything.
And you find that annoying.
-Yes. -It's extremely annoying.
-Yes! -Mom.
Andy is saying that...
-What? -That you're the best cook in the world.
What are we having tonight?
Soup.
Okay. Good.
Soup, right?
-You must be starving. -Yes.
Yes. Of course.
Get the table ready, will you?
It's hot.
Be careful. Okay.
"Grandma" in Hakka sounds like "apple."
She's the first female chairperson in the family.
First Female COB in Taiwan Taolin Ceramics
Objection! Procedural violations!
Family elders reacted strongly
because only male heirs were considered legit.
Okay.
So, what's the plan?
This is the crappy bowl I grew up with.
And it was made by an artist named Hing.
Hing's mom is none other
than Mrs. Apple.
Twenty years ago,
Hing was studying art in San Francisco,
refusing to take over the business.
Mrs. Apple made up an excuse
and got Hing to go back to Taiwan.
After a heated argument,
Hing got so worked up
that he left in a huff
and got killed in a car crash.
That's how he died.
This crappy bowl
is the only thing he left behind.
It's his only artwork too.
She'll want it whatever the cost.
Hing.
-You scared me, okay? -Jason.
Just be careful.
Now, I'll just need to find a way
to smuggle it
into the auction.
Hey, girl!
It's a bubble tea party!
-Let's party! -Let's party!
Thank you, Andy, for this bubble tea party!
Come on.
See? I told you, okay?
Bubble Tea Alan is my best friend.
Hing's artwork is now
in the auction catalog.
Okay?
So now,
My job is to convince Mrs. Apple
that Hing was my...
My father.
This is my late father Hing's artwork.
I can't say I remember much about him.
How did Uncle Hing's artwork turn up here?
Those of us born in America
are often called bananas.
Yellow on the outside,
white on the inside.
Asian Americans are often being called banana.
Yellow on the outside and white inside.
Resilience.
My dad's family motto.
Resilience is everything.
We're not Asian enough for Asians.
We're not American enough for Americans.
In the face of adversity,
I learned from my mom
to be resilient.
Mom.
Do you still remember me?
Darkness doesn't last forever.
Even in the darkness,
sometimes there's moonlight.
Lú Sii Ngièd Gong.
The moonlight shines on me
and shines on all those waiting patiently
in the darkness.
Hing!
To be resilient
is the meaning of being a Chuang's family.
Excuse me.
-Even in the darkest time, -Excuse me, sir.
-there is moonlight. -Excuse me.
Sorry.
Sorry, thank you.
Mrs. Apple, this is your first time
-in Sans Francisco... -Mrs. Apple.
-Your hair. -Do you have any plans?
Your hair, Mrs. Apple.
So, ladies and gentlemen,
that brings us to lot number 302.
From Taiwan,
this beautiful piece entitled
Lú Sii Ngièd Gong.
And today, we will start the bidding for this piece at 100,000 dollars.
Do I hear 110,000 dollars in the room?
110,000 to the gentleman on the aisle.
Thank you, sir.
120 to Mrs. Apple. Thank you very much.
130, the bid has...
130.
130. Do I see 140? 140 in the room today.
140, thank you, sir.
150. Do I see 150 today?
150.
-150. Anyone in the room today... -What a pity.
-150,000 dollars? -They say
this is the only thing her son left behind.
It might be going to you
at 150,000 dollars, going once.
200,000 dollars to Ms. Tsai. Thank you very much.
Shall we see if we have 300?
300,000 dollars in the room today?
300.
400. 400,000 dollars.
Do I see 5? 500,000 dollars.
Six. Do we see six today?
Six. Seven?
Do I see 700,000?
Seven.
700,000 dollars, very good.
Do I see eight?
One million.
I'm sorry?
One million dollars.
Sold to Mrs. Apple from Taiwan.
Money, money, money
Money...
Okay.
Money, money, money
Say money
"Sometimes Moonlight."
What's the moon phase?
Crescent?
Or Gibbous?
What matters is not the phase.
It's the moonlight.
Why do you have my son's artwork?
This is the only thing my dad left me.
My son died 20 years ago.
Who are you people?
Take it easy, my man.
It's all a lie. They're hustlers.
Shall we call the police?
They want to call the police.
Mrs. Apple,
my great grandma used to say,
"Nothing beats seeing your own people."
Please don't call the police.
I'm their lawyer.
We can let you off the hook,
but you owe us an explanation.
All those years ago,
when Hing left and never returned,
I just couldn't tell you about Jason.
If you think it's all about money...
Isn't it all about money now?
Mothers would do anything.
I don't mind humiliating myself.
I knew you would buy his artwork.
Yes.
I got greedy.
I wanted to fetch a good price
so that I can send my son to college,
so that he can be himself
and look everyone in the eye
instead of being stuck with me,
living like a lowlife.
I don't want that.
Mom.
I'm sorry, Mom.
You never told me any of these.
I'm not a kid anymore.
I'll look out for myself.
Don't worry.
Mrs. Apple,
please don't blame my mom.
Knowing that you're in good health
is enough for me.
Please don't blame my mom.
What's your Zodiac sign?
Tiger.
You were born in 1998.
Hing...
came to America in 1996.
Grandma.
You shall have the money.
Mrs. Apple,
they are liars.
Madam, you mustn't.
We won't take the money.
Mom.
The bowl belonged to Hing,
so it belongs to you now.
Mom.
Dad gave me the bowl.
I've had it since forever.
Jason.
The same moonlight
when you're in your dad's hometown
will still be there.
Let's go.
Mrs. Apple.
One moment, please.
Madam invites you all to Taiwan for the Lunar New Year.
Only if it suits you, of course.
-Hey, Mom. -Yes?
Why can't we just take the money?
Gosh. Listen.
Once we're in Taiwan,
just be a good grandson
and Mrs. Apple will be our ATM.
You mean, once we're in Taiwan,
we'll be able to get more?
You're wrong.
What's so wrong with that?
That was "you're right" in Hakka.
It just sounds like "wrong" in Mandarin.
Please work on your Hakka.
We're flying tomorrow.
Mom.
Mrs. Apple has missed her son for 20 years.
Did you see it?
She even cried.
Let me tell you.
Mothers never forget their children.
Never.
One day, when I finally move out,
I bet you'll miss me too.
I'll celebrate with firecrackers.
You'll be the death of me
if you don't move out sooner.
Go away.
Mom.
-What? -Tell me you'll miss me.
I won't say it. I won't miss you.
I won't let go until you say it.
Say it!
Silly, of course I'll miss you.
Of course I would.
Listen.
You kids have no idea how big the world is.
It's so big
that no one will have time for their moms.
You're wrong.
I see you every day,
-but I miss you all the time. -Today
I hope you get rich
I hope Mrs. Chuang gets rich
Let's see.
It's Fei Yu-ching, again.
No.
Pavarotti.
-Andy. -Yes?
I've been meaning to tell you this.
So?
Yes.
You suck at impersonation.
You have no talent, well.
You know?
Okay.
-I was going to enter a contest... -Hey!
Are you wearing this tomorrow?
-"Get rich"? Really? -Yes.
That's too obvious.
No to getting rich?
-Get rich! -Get rich...
-We will be rich! -We will be rich!
Jason.
Can you believe it?
We're flying on a private jet.
Yes.
But...
isn't it kind of small?
I thought there would be a gym or a pool.
What are you talking about?
This isn't a cruise ship.
Good afternoon. My name is Carol.
For lunch, we have Hakka Braised Pork,
Boston lobster, and New York steak.
What would you like to order, sir?
Thank you, Carol.
Life is full of choices,
so I'll have one of each.
Okay.
The same, please.
Me too, thank you.
Right away, sir.
Guess what.
There's a shower in the lavatory.
Shower!
You dropped something.
You dropped your ace of hearts.
Look.
I'm Jason.
I'm Petite Pot.
Petite Pot?
Your name sounds funny.
You're the one that's funny.
Okay.
Distraction. Just what we need at the board meeting.
I'll do the background check.
Mom.
Bubble milk tea.
Are you happy now?
They're everywhere.
Hello, everyone.
What are you doing?
Welcome to the Chuang manor.
I'm CC Chuang, at your disposal.
Let me show you the Chuang family tree.
This is my grandma.
My mom, Anzu Chuang.
My aunt, Anyo Chuang.
My uncle.
My grandpa.
They've passed away, hence the black-and-white photos.
Uncle Dick, Uncle John.
This is me. Thank you.
Why aren't you there?
I'm not related to them.
Not that it matters.
I'll show you to your rooms.
What did you think you were doing?
I'm so fed up with all this.
My gut tells me that we'll nail this.
Really?
I'm not so sure.
No worries.
Mrs. Apple adores Jason.
It will all work out.
I'm glad that you're here.
Jason is more your boy now.
He doesn't listen to me anymore.
I will never let you down.
What resemblance?
I don't think he's my brother's son either.
I wonder what Mom is up to,
dressing them up for the reunion dinner.
He's wearing Hing's clothes.
CC Chuang.
Take Grandma to her seat.
Thank you.
Happy New Year, Mrs. Apple.
-Happy New Year, Mrs. Apple. -Happy New Year.
Many thanks to all of you.
Help yourselves to our humble fare.
Make yourselves at home.
The humble hare?
"Fare," not "hare."
Humble fare.
Understated posh talk. You'll learn.
Come on, Andy. Lobster.
Thank you.
Always bring your food to your face.
We do not eat like dogs.
Take only what's in front of you.
Never extend your arms across the table.
And no chomping, we're not in a zoo.
Anzu.
This is the fanciest feast we have ever had.
If we've offended you in any way,
please,
let me apologize.
We can't blame outsiders for not knowing.
Actually,
we're not exactly outsiders.
This bowl and this plate.
The legendary double-walled vessels.
-Such class. -Indeed.
In the 80s,
Taolin discovered a new way
to produce the double-walled vessels.
Come again? What vessels?
Double-walled vessels.
Discovered by Taolin. You know?
Leading the way to mass production.
It was also when Grandma
successfully internationalized Taolin.
Right?
CC.
Is that right?
I have no idea.
These are all public information.
They are readily available.
We haven't released them yet.
Mrs. Apple,
shall we have the dumplings now?
Sure.
Time for dumplings.
It's fancy.
It's a family tradition.
100 dumplings served on one plate,
symbolizing longevity.
One of the dumplings contains a prize.
The lucky one who finds the coin
will get a red envelope from Grandma.
Cash prize. Dive in.
What?
What a lucky girl!
-Go for it! -Go for it!
Congratulations.
Thank you, Mrs. Apple.
Cheers to good health.
To good health.
Isn't that something?
Just when Mom is about to retire,
a long-lost grandson comes along.
No need to worry.
Related or not,
nobody can hold a candle to CC.
Jason is a fast learner, Mrs. Apple.
Please rest assured
that your wish will be his command.
CC has been holding the fort.
He'll keep up the good work.
Anzu.
Never mind the kids.
Come.
Let's drink up. Cheers.
Grandma, she's sitting in Uncle Hing's seat.
Cheers.
More wine, please.
How is the lobster?
One for me, please.
Thank you.
"As fit as a diddle."
What were you playing at?
"As fit as a fiddle."
With a diddle dumpling twist?
Start over.
-Mom. -"As fit as a fiddle."
Stick to the original.
Stop fiddling.
It's just for fun.
Fun?
You'll be the next chairman.
You have no time for fun.
You be the chairman. I'll just sit in a chair.
Talking back is all you know.
So much for having a male heir.
All those fertility shots abroad
just to have a son.
-A son bearing the family name... -Bearing the family name.
That story is getting old, Mom.
You'll get a smack if you go on.
Start over.
Let it go. He's just a kid.
It's for his own good.
He is too young to appreciate that.
I really don't understand
why Mom wouldn't let me take over.
It has been 20 years.
All she thinks about is still Hing.
Our surnames are Chuang too.
The line of succession goes like this.
The Chuang elders,
the Chuang male heirs,
male heirs not bearing the name,
and lastly,
the Chuang females.
I overheard that from the servants.
Tell me,
how is CC ever going to take over?
Hing never wanted it, either.
That's true.
Hing used to say,
"One day, when we're running the business,
Anzu the shrew shall be the chairman.
Stingy Anyo will do the finance.
I am an artist,
so I will be the Creative Director.
-The Terrific Three. Awesome!" -"The Terrific Three. Awesome!"
I never knew how much
I still miss him.
Anzu.
Ladies and gangsters,
Taoyuan.
Next stop, Taoyuan.
Ready your feet and hands.
Railway station!
Taoyuan.
Taipei.
Neili.
Outsiders want to get in.
Insiders want to get out.
I beg your pardon.
America.
America?
Yes, America.
-What were you... -Grandma!
I hope you get rich!
-I love you! -Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
You shouldn't have, Ken.
Thank you for adopting me.
This is just a token of my gratitude.
Please take it while I still can afford it.
Silly boy.
Wishing you a Happy New Year
and a long prosperous life.
There you are.
The noodles are ready.
Knock it off.
Dive in.
Isn't it funny
how we're hungry again so soon?
We're jet-lagged.
It's lunchtime in California now.
Is that right?
Guess what. All the servants...
-They're all gone. -Okay.
They only return
when it's Mrs. Apple's birthday.
You mean, the fewer people around,
the better the chance for us, right?
Keep hanging around with them
and find their Achilles' heel.
Leave no stone unturned.
Mom.
At tonight's dinner,
weren't you supposed to play nice?
You were a bit blunt.
Tell you what,
they have seen enough liars.
We can't be too obliging.
As for you, Andy,
just keep playing the clown and fooling everyone.
Jason,
eyes on the prize...
Got it.
Mrs. Apple is mine now.
Okay.
You can't say that.
-What? -It just...
It just sounds wrong in Mandarin.
What? Come on. You are my man.
You're mine, right?
Has it occurred to any of you
that something is missing?
Something...
Something festive and red.
Right, Andy?
My pocket is so empty.
Do you see that, Andy?
You have empty pockets.
-We can't have empty pockets. -Where is it?
I hope you get rich.
Fortune in abundance
-and all the best. -Thank you!
Keep your voice down.
There are still people around, okay?
Stop that, Petite Pot.
Okay.
I'm awake.
Just give me a minute.
I told you to stop!
What a...
What a big...
What a big nerve!
What are you doing here?
Grandma wants us for breakfast.
Got it.
What do you usually eat?
Beef?
I eat oysters.
Look.
This manor is way too old.
Every year,
we spend a fortune on maintenance.
We'd better build a new one.
There's a Hakka saying,
"Inheritance is not about houses."
As long as we have our legends,
houses don't matter.
That's Uncle Dick.
-He's the cheap one. -What do you think?
-That's enough. -This house...
Giving strangers a house tour.
Stop that.
If we sell the house, we can make a fortune.
We'll all get our fair share.
As opposed to one person
getting the lion's share now.
-Uncle Dick. -One person only.
I'm not the only one living here.
The whole family lives here.
If Dad hadn't been out of his mind
and made you and your husband the successor,
you wouldn't be here.
A woman who's not even a Chuang.
What are you talking about?
Happy New Year.
Just when it's time for the handover,
along comes an American grandson.
That's just too good to be true.
-Something must be wrong. -Yes.
-That's enough. -Stop talking.
Uncle Dick.
What?
-Uncle Dick. -What now?
It's me, Jason.
This house
is so full of memories.
Right?
Uncle Dick.
Look over here.
May you get rich!
Happy New Year!
Money!
Jason needs some etiquette lessons
if we want him to look the part.
First things first, cutlery etiquette.
No eating until you've learned that.
Bring your food to your face.
No chomping.
We're not in a zoo.
Not bad, you're almost there. Okay.
Is it Hing's work?
It's Hing's style and almost identical.
-Stop! -Yes!
Is he really Hing's son?
We'll do a DNA paternity test.
DNA test?
Anytime.
I thought you knew Hing well enough.
Of course I did.
Then you should have no doubt
that Jason is his son.
You're not a bad dancer.
Don't go.
-Don't go. -Come on, go away.
I'm going for a run.
Don't go for a run.
-Don't go for a run. -I'm going to beat CC today.
No one stops me, okay?
There's no point in beating him in a race.
-Just do as your mom says. -What?
Everything...
is scheduled.
Okay? All right?
Madam,
deliveries are all on schedule this week.
CC has been watching and learning too.
How about that damaged batch?
Did you send them back to the kiln?
Not all of them.
We did some grinding.
May I discuss that with you?
Like this.
After a bit of grinding,
Quality Control would give the go-ahead too.
No one listens to what I say now.
"No ethics, no business."
If we fail to deliver on our promise,
there won't be a second chance, do you understand?
Is this what CC has been learning?
We'll lose money if we start all over.
If our products fail to meet the terms,
we'll lose even more.
Like I didn't already know that.
Thank you so much, sir.
I only went away for a few days
and this is what happened.
Exactly what have I...
How have I offended you again?
You're already giving up?
How about Grandma?
Come on, bro.
I'm going to be myself from now on.
Grandma this, grandma that.
So much for successors.
Whoever it is, you, me,
I don't care, okay?
We wake up early every day. We run and keep ourselves fit.
We do everything.
We mind our table manners.
-We can't even fart in the toilet. -Yes.
-What's the point? -Right.
If after all that hard work,
none of us is the successor,
what are we going to do, bro?
I don't know.
You have to know.
I want to be a cook.
Okay. Louder.
-I want to be a cook. -Louder!
-I want to be a cook! -Cool, man!
-I want to be the best chef in Taiwan. -The best chef!
-I'll wear the fanciest uniform. -The fanciest.
-Violet patterned. -Violet patterned.
-Hand stitched. -Hand stitched.
Gold-rimmed band collar with the same fancy hat to match.
I'll make the fanciest dishes ever.
Everything with boba.
Minced pork, omelets, sausage rolls,
stinky tofu, chicken chops, rice cakes.
Hakka cuisines with boba too.
Stir-fry, offal, green wraps,
fermented rice soup, rice balls,
Chicken a L'orange!
Without boba?
No.
Minced-pork rice with boba.
Time for bed.
I'll return to Jason's room.
-Why don't you just sleep here? -Okay.
What?
Me? Here?
CC Chuang.
I am Jamie Oliver.
Take that off, I'm warning you.
Stay away from me!
Get over here.
I don't want to be the successor.
You're a good sleeper.
You don't snore.
Did I sleep?
Pizza with boba.
Meat stew with boba.
Teppanyaki with boba.
Spaghetti with boba.
Macaroni with boba.
CC Chuang.
Why were you playing with the food?
It was Jason's idea.
Hey, come on.
You were the one who said
it would be cool to have boba in everything.
It was his idea.
It looks yummy.
What's this?
Rice with boba.
Minced pork with boba.
Right.
I'll have some.
-Mom. -Yes?
-Are these safe to eat? -Of course.
They're all cooked, aren't they?
I mean...
Allow me.
Your very own son made these.
Don't you have faith in him?
Try it.
It smells good.
Come on, try it.
Take it easy.
Mom.
In my life,
I've never tasted anything worse.
Dig in!
-Come on. -Dig in, everyone.
-Hurry, dig in. -It tastes different.
-Hurry up. -Come on.
Thank you.
There we go.
Have some gravy.
-Enjoy. -Thank you.
Andy.
Put it here.
Give it two knocks.
We want two balls in there.
Two knocks already?
How many balls now?
-Two. -Two.
How do you even do it?
Good job.
Get them to stand up.
Then put them away.
Did you see that?
I'm going to kill CC Chuang.
You were stuffing your face all night.
"No pain, no gain."
You told me that.
Hey, Jason.
Do you like it here?
Not really.
The house is too big.
There's nothing to do.
People wait on you hand and foot.
I do have hands and feet.
What is it with you?
Can't you stop lying for once?
I just didn't want you to worry.
I'm too old for you to worry.
Good for you.
One reason for the blood test
-is to look at the white blood cell count. -Don't look.
Okay. It's done.
-Thank you. -Thank you.
-Have a good night. -Good night.
You go ahead.
It's Ms. Anzu's turn now.
Hing, I'm here.
Sweet dreams.
I'll sing you a lullaby.
Sleep tight.
Cold feet, cold hands.
Why can't you keep yourself warm?
Silly baby.
Sleep, my baby, sleep
You keep growing in your sleep
Sweet baby, sweet dreams
You keep growing in your dreams
Thank you, God of the Kiln,
for these blessed cups and bowls.
Baby.
How about
a candlelit dinner with me?
If...
I was a fork,
you...
would be my plate.
-Are you sure about this? -Being with you...
Absolutely.
-With that pretty face of his, -It feels like...
we'll sell 1,000 a minute.
I mean those damaged goods
Grandma wanted disposed of.
Didn't Jason tell you?
He wanted to sell the unsellable
and give Grandma a surprise.
Now, allow me to present
the hottest chef in town,
Master CC.
I've baked some sweet potatoes.
We only ever eat potatoes.
In America,
we might be as poor as a church mouse,
but we live a full life
and we're happy.
Poor as a church mouse?
Here.
Don't tell anyone, okay?
Thank you, Grandma.
I remember
a long time ago, legend has it
that on the last night of December,
Taiwan would disappear into the ocean.
But we loved our gods so much
that we didn't want them to sink with us.
So we sent them home to safety first.
We then cooked everything in the pantry
and brought everyone home to eat.
Hence the reunion dinner.
Reunion dinner.
Given that we were all going to sink,
we decided to hand out all the cash
and wish everyone luck at dinner.
Hence the "Lucky Money."
After dinner,
everyone started thinking,
since the island was about to sink,
we might as well stick together
instead of going our separate ways.
So we stayed up all night, waiting.
But guess what,
all the gods we sent home to safety
put in a good word for us.
They then decided
to spare the Taiwanese the fate
of being sunk to the bottom of the ocean.
The next day when people woke up,
they discovered with delight
that they had escaped unscathed,
so they started congratulating each other.
-"Congratulations!" -That's right.
Here.
Listen,
don't let anyone see this.
Not a word to anyone, okay?
Take it.
Grandma, you already...
Take it.
Not a word to anyone.
Not a word.
Let me tell you,
once upon a time,
legend has it that, on the last day of December,
Taiwan would sink...
I know you're all anxious to find out
who the successor will be.
Just wait until the board meeting.
I'll make an announcement then.
Let me ask you something.
Exactly how do you expect
someone with Alzheimer's to make a nomination?
Stop kidding me.
I'll take the first shot. Objection.
Am I right?
Yes.
I'm next.
What about the rest of you?
Hing.
Show the guests the door.
Hang on.
I bet none of you know
the reason your grandma
went to San Francisco.
It wasn't for the ceramic expo at all.
-Are you okay? -It was to see a doctor
for her Alzheimer's.
-Am I right? -Are you okay?
Hing.
Did you hear me?
Show our guests the door!
We know where the door is.
Uncle Dick.
I really can't thank you enough.
All these years,
you've been taking such good care
of my mom.
What's going on?
I saw everything.
Uncle Dick,
enjoy your retirement.
No need to worry about us.
What the...
Uncle John.
You've lost weight.
That's right.
Take care.
Please take care.
Is he for real?
Is that really Hing talking?
What's going on?
Anyo, Anzu.
Ever since I left,
you and Mom kept pulling away from each other.
Mom never meant for that to happen.
Please don't blame her.
I never thought you would be here one day.
Thank you
for everything all these years.
Now that
my son has returned,
the family line can continue.
Hing!
Mom.
Hing...
I missed you so much.
Thank you
for all the mantra recitations.
Dad and I
built a kiln up there.
We bake sweet potatoes every day.
Look at me.
I won't get any fatter.
Promise me.
No more tears, please.
Hing.
My son
is now here in my stead.
Please be happy
so that I can rest in peace, Mom.
Grandma!
Mom.
-Jason. -Mom.
Get her up.
Are you okay?
Petite Pot, I need water.
Get some water.
That was Acting with a capital A.
You're way better than your mom.
You are a genius.
Okay?
We were just talking about you.
You're really amazing.
What's that spirit possession about?
It's just cruel.
It was just a bit of harmless drama.
Who knew she would pass out?
Mom.
Do you hear yourself?
All you see is money now.
Don't you think that's a bit much?
-Hey. -What?
What "what"?
I...
It's all sorted anyway.
What's sorted?
Andy and I have to leave soon.
We can't stay here any longer.
We need to get out of Anzu's way.
It's tricky enough as it is.
You stay behind to wrap it up.
Just wait until you nail the board meeting.
-Then you take the money... -Wait.
I knew it.
You're putting me up for sale.
-Lower your voice. -What for?
I'm the one who has to stay in this prison.
You can shut up now.
This is for the best, understood?
Who are you
to make that decision for me?
My mom? Big deal.
Hey.
Watch how you speak to your mom, okay?
She's off having a good time with you.
I can speak any way I want!
No.
She won't be getting off with you.
She never has the hots for you.
You're never her cup of tea.
You're just a puppet,
stupid enough to think that you're her family.
-Fuck you! -What are you talking about?
-What? -Hey! You want to fight?
What do you think you're doing?
It's free to dream, isn't it?
You want to open a tattoo parlor? How?
And you.
You want to open the biggest Asian supermarket in San Francisco?
How? Tell me.
Listen up.
No one is leaving without the money.
Fighting is what families do.
Unlike my dad and I,
we can barely talk here.
Here?
Who's her dad?
Uncle Ken.
-Uncle Ken is your dad? -Yes.
It's hard to tell, right?
They hardly talk to each other here.
You're like a subordinate to your mom too.
I'd rather be her subordinate than her son.
Family. What's the point?
I don't get it.
Being a family isn't easy.
At least you get to fight.
Be grateful.
What's that for?
Grandma's birthday is coming up.
I'm making her a present.
So?
Any suggestions?
If family is the theme,
what are we going to make?
If love is the theme,
how do we make love?
Stop that. You're making me hard...
Hard-fisted.
Go away.
Thank you.
Cheer up.
Stop sulking.
Mrs. Apple.
Come in.
Who on earth are you?
I'm Jason's mom.
Take a seat.
It's clear to me
that Jason is loving it here.
I can let him stay here
and help you deal with Uncle Dick.
Isn't that why you wanted him here?
It's not about honoring the ancestors.
You're not even a Chuang.
What exactly do you want?
Nothing really.
I just want to be free.
I want Jason to be free.
What's wrong?
Look.
The star.
Does it look like a star?
Something...
Something is missing.
It looks more like a cross.
Is that better?
Petite Pot!
Where are Andy and my mom?
They are on their way back to America.
They said not to tell you.
Okay.
Where are you going?
I don't know.
America, I guess.
Can you lend me some cash?
You're giving up again?
Not again!
Are you my mom?
It's Grandma!
If I was a fork...
-Sold out! -Low quality?
Taolin product's quality rejected by customers.
You would be my plate.
How could you let that happen?
You never listen!
You'll be the death of me.
-You never listen. -Mom.
-You never listen. -Easy, Mom.
Be careful.
You're just like Dick. No morals.
What's the difference?
-Explain now! -Stop this.
Mom. Just sit down.
Sit down.
All is well.
Breathe.
Are we flying to America?
When will we be there?
Such a lovely stewardess.
You're very pretty.
Mrs. Apple,
take a rest.
There are eight more hours until we arrive.
Take a rest, okay?
Hing.
Hing!
I can't lie to her.
This isn't lying.
Grandma only remembers you now.
It's Hing she remembers.
Hing.
Mom wants you.
Hing...
Hing!
Hing.
Hing...
Hing.
Mom.
I'm here.
Good boy.
Please don't cry.
All that stress has taken its toll.
She might have also skipped her medications.
She may be in a coma for a while.
Please keep a close watch.
-Thank you, doctor. -Thank you.
Thank you.
What did you say?
I can't hear you.
Not without Aunt Anzu.
Your aunt was asking,
will you take over...
Will you take over if Grandma wants you to?
How about you? Her precious?
These Americans...
Everything is for sale, including family.
Fine. Let Uncle Dick be the chairman.
What will happen
if Uncle Dick takes over?
Uncle Dick always says,
"Stoneware goes nowhere."
It means
there's no future in the crockery business.
He wants to sell the company for cash.
Grandma.
We've been lying to you.
There's no grandson.
There's no Lú Sii Ngièd Gong.
Grandma.
I'm sorry.
Hing.
Look,
according to Corporate Law,
-we could challenge the timing... -No. I told you.
Or the number of attendants...
Google that for me, please.
If we manage to delay that,
-there's a chance we could... -Hey.
It's actually not that complicated.
There are seven board members, right?
We have Grandma.
We have Aunt Anzu.
And we have CC. Right?
Uncle John is in Uncle Dick's pocket.
So, we'll just need two more on our side.
Are you doing this for money?
Why is it always about money, Mom?
Aunt Anzu.
I know I can win you over easily.
But I'd rather spend my time
winning these two over.
Okay?
Okay.
Go ahead then.
Thank you, Mom.
Let's go.
We'll be off then.
-Let's go. -I'll find the contact.
-You deal with Mr. Lin. -Sure.
-You find out more about Mr. Wu. -Okay.
This is what we have.
-Follow these... -Okay.
I'll drive to their houses.
Give me their numbers and addresses.
Then we'll go and see his solar plant.
The key to winning the election
is turning enemies into friends.
I've heard enough. My mind is set.
-Mr. Lin, one moment, please. -Please.
-Seriously, we... -Just one minute.
Hear us out, please, Mr. Lin.
One symptom of Alzheimer's is difficulty in thinking,
but Grandma remembers all our names.
So things can't be that bad.
-He's reading it. -Please.
Grandma.
Please wake up.
Mr. Wu, I'm sorry to interrupt.
We're here for the briefing.
Thank you for supporting us throughout the years.
We're counting on you now.
-We made it! -We made it!
That's unbelievable.
Thank you.
-It's a clean sweep. -How did that happen?
-Come on. -This is nothing.
Just wait until tomorrow.
Exactly, compared to that, this is nothing.
Let's have another go.
Today is very important for Grandma.
Thank you for everything.
For Grandma.
Let's get ready.
Set.
-Go! -Go!
Let's try and stall Uncle Dick and John.
As long as the others arrive first,
Grandma will make it.
Let's get synched.
Three, two, one.
Chairman, Mrs. Apple
Board member, Anzu Chuang
Chairman, Mrs. Apple
Mr. Chuang.
Uncle Dick.
-Mr. Lin. It has been a while. -Hello.
Indeed. How are you?
I'm good.
You're here.
Great seeing you here.
Off you go.
Enjoy.
Appetizers, sir.
Hakka ground tea spaghetti.
I've never had this before.
Spaghetti with ground tea?
We have Beef a L'orange too.
Please have a try, sir.
-How's the beef? -Do you like it?
-It's delicious. -It's unique.
Mr. Lin.
This way, please, Mr. Lin.
Help yourselves.
Uncle Dick.
-Give it to me! -Here!
Mr. Wu and Mr. Lin.
This way, please.
Intense floor polishing is underway.
Sir, please remove your shoes for now.
Thank you for cooperating.
Shoes off?
Great uncle!
Lead on.
Chuang
Good, Uncle Dick!
CC Chuang, what the...
Uncle Dick.
What happened to you?
Take a seat.
Would you like some tea?
Sure.
Please.
-Where's Grandma? -She's not here yet.
Grandma's not here yet?
Couldn't you have done better?
-You almost... -Hey!
Why are you here?
Me?
Okay.
I'm here for auditing.
CC has applied for him to be here.
He's allowed to sit in.
Great.
Anzu, Mr. Wu, CC, Mr. Lin, and me.
Five.
There are already five members.
Can we start now?
-Let's get started. -Okay.
CC Chuang.
Get over here.
Your place is here.
How about Grandma?
It's okay.
Uncle John isn't here either.
We'll nail it. That's okay.
Let's begin.
Taolin International Cooperation Limited.
The 111th board meeting.
The quorum has...
I'm making a motion
to replace the chairman of the board.
I second that.
For the new chairman,
I nominate CC Chuang.
Mom!
I agree.
We have two votes now. Two.
We only need one more.
CC Chuang.
Just vote for yourself
and we'll all be saved.
Come, Uncle Dick promised me.
He'll always have your back.
I can't do that.
What are you doing?
CC has worked hard for this.
Keep your mouth shut.
Your grandma knew that she was ill,
so she hired hustlers to help her.
Look.
We got proof from your mom.
You were bleeding us dry from the start
and all that hocus pocus.
Talk about international scams.
Take a look, Mr. Lin.
You should take a look too.
-Do you see that? -Please take a look.
Fraud.
Theft.
He's not like that.
Are you sure about that?
They've been lying since the start.
Can't you see?
Don't...
Don't listen to Uncle Dick!
He can't be trusted.
Aunt Anyo.
Anyo Chuang.
Anzu.
I can't side with you this time.
Darn it. Bring it on.
Where have you been?
We're one vote short.
Come on.
Poor Uncle John,
living in his brother's shadow.
He's never allowed to speak for himself.
That's right.
Not anymore.
I'm speaking for myself now.
And I vote for Jason's mom.
Uncle John.
I'm not on the menu.
Look, she's a liar out and out.
She's nothing but a liar.
I spent a fortune on you.
If you call that a fortune,
you're not going to like this now.
Andy.
-Grandma. -Grandma.
For the chairman of the board, I nominate
Anzu Chuang.
One vote for Anzu.
Two votes for Anzu.
Three votes for Anzu.
Four votes for Anzu.
Five votes for Anzu.
Congratulations, Anzu Chuang!
Mom.
Please forgive me.
I'm sorry.
Thank you.
When we're running the business,
Anzu,
you're the shrew, so you be the chairman.
Me?
Anyo,
you're the stingy one,
You take care of finance.
Okay.
I am an artist.
I'll be the creative director.
Let's go.
The terrific three.
-Awesome! -Awesome!
You've all done a great job
over the years
while my poor health is failing me.
In the past,
I worked 16 hours a day.
These days,
I can barely stay awake six hours a day.
My illness has made me
see things differently
and see people for who they are.
All of you here,
whether we're related or not,
have given me unwavering support.
It has been 20 years
since I took on the job.
Only recently have I learned
to let go.
-Today, I got the best birthday present. -Don't be shy.
Today,
I present to you
our new chairman and finance director.
Anzu Chuang.
Anyo Chuang.
Thank you.
I want Jason to be free.
Let Anzu take over
so she'll leave Jason alone.
Mrs. Apple.
You know it's for the best, isn't it?
You're a mystery to me.
It wasn't until I read
Jason's DNA report
did I realize
what it really takes
to be a mother.
What should we get?
Hey, did she go that way?
How would I know?
Can you do me a favor?
Hey, excuse us.
Did you see a woman coming this way?
Yes.
She was coming inside,
but then she didn't.
Come again?
-Take him. -Stop mumbling.
-Where is she? -She went that way.
-Washington Street. -Over there?
-It's just around the corner. -Which one should we get?
-They all look okay. -Troublemakers.
I'm here.
We're good.
Thank you.
A baby his age,
that's the one for him.
Thank you.
We're cool.
It's fine.
What's his name?
Jason.
Thank you, Jason.
Where's Jason's mom?
Mom.
Where are you going?
I never knew this was your plan.
Good job.
Mr. Lawyer.
My check.
Thanks.
We've been waiting for this moment.
They say
to verify his identity,
you went all the way to San Francisco?
I bet
you have the birth certificate.
Birth certificate?
Take a look.
Darn it.
Mindy Chao is your birth mom.
She walked out on your dad
shortly after you were born.
What the fuck?
What are you talking about?
This is my mom, okay?
She didn't walk out on me. Okay?
Surprise.
I'm not your mom.
And you're not my son.
It has been 20 years. I've had enough.
This is just a tiny bit of what I'm owed.
And you
belong to your home sweet home.
Win, win.
Mom.
What are you doing?
It's time that we stopped.
That's right.
It's time that we stopped.
I wanted to stop ages ago.
It has been too long.
Do you think I enjoy lying for a living?
It's all because of you.
I can never find a proper job
or meet anyone.
At least you're not a total liability.
It's not actually bad for business.
Otherwise, why would I bother?
I've got what I want now.
You can just get lost.
-Andy, what's... -Yes, okay.
I only follow her instructions.
Look at you.
Selfish and dumb.
If you think I'm doing this for free,
think again, I'm not a saint.
Think.
Use your brain.
Don't be so dumb.
Okay.
So what you're saying is
you're not my mom
and I'm not your son.
And she's my real grandma.
I still don't get it.
We're family.
You are my family.
We are a team, right?
Let's get back to San Francisco.
Stop calling me your mom!
I never wanted to be your mom!
And I never want to see you again.
Got that?
Okay.
Fine!
I don't want to be your son anyway.
It sucks having a mom like you!
Every day is a struggle!
I hate being your son!
You're the worst mom in the world!
What does it say, Andy?
Taolin heir Hing Chuang killed in a car accident
Like this.
Okay, like this. How about a wheel?
Let's add a wheel.
Okay.
Yes.
Amazing! You catch on quickly.
Grandma.
Happy birthday.
Where did you learn to draw a star like that?
My mom taught me.
At our home in America,
everywhere you look,
you'll see this star.
Mom, let's draw a star.
Let's draw a star, sure.
Let's draw one here.
The star is you. It's yours.
This one is mine.
Maybe I should give Andy a star.
My mom wanted me
to always remember this star.
Look.
Your dad made this.
It's called
Sometimes Starlight.
This one is also called
Sometimes Moonlight.
They are a pair, you see?
You have to know how much your mom loves you.
Although your dad is gone,
your mom still wants him to always be with you.
Thank you.
-Would you? -Yes.
Good. You're magic...
I call this a shuffle.
Look at you.
Believe it or not,
this is what Jason would call lame.
Believe it or not, if you don't shut up,
I'll shave your head.
Mom.
I'm home.
The first prize
for the San Francisco International
Ceramics and Porcelain Awards
goes to...
Come here! Quick, they're announcing it.
It's time.
-Hurry, Mom. -How is it going?
-Hurry up. -Have they?
Here we go.
Taolin from Taiwan!
Led by Anzu Chuang, the CEO...
Is that us? Is that really us?
Yes!
I never thought we would win.
I was thinking maybe the third.
Or the second, but first, never.
Is this the trophy for the first prize?
It's us.
First, I would like to thank my mom,
my sister,
our master ceramist,
and also CC.
Your mom works hard for you.
Thank you, Andy
and Jason's mom.
And myself.
Well done to me too.
Congratulations, Grandma!
Congratulations!
Congratulations, Mom!
Congratulations.
Congratulations to all of you!
Is everyone ready?
Dinner time.
-Yes, let's eat. -Let's eat.
Come here.
You don't need to do that.
My kitchen, my domain.
With all due respect, sir.
Allow me to handle it.
Cut the formality, we're the same age.
Stop talking like you're the younger one.
Uncle Andy, no offense, please.
Take a seat.
Don't "uncle" me.
Get out of my kitchen.
You have it then.
Do I look like someone
who follows orders?
Your kitchen, your domain.
Knock it off, granddads.
No bickering at this time of the year.
Don't decide yet.
Leave them hanging a bit longer.
Mrs. Apple, it's enough that we're all here.
Right, we're all together.
-Grandma. -Yes?
Were you faking Alzheimer's all along?
We wish everyone...
-Happy New Year! -Happy New Year!