How are you?
Fine thanks. You're not out farming?
No, it's too hot.
- Grandpa, where are you going? - I have to fix something.
Damn. I have to climb up.
You're at home.
You didn't go down to the field?
No I didn't.
- Are your watermelons sold out? - I'm still selling them.
Ok, I'll see you later.
Alright.
Have a cigarette.
Ah ah.
No thanks, I'm going back.
I have to go back home.
Ah ah.
We're here. Come on out.
You said we're going on a trip, not coming back Grandpa's home.
All you do is fool around. Come on.
Come on.
Stop crying-
Stop it.
Why are you here?
Hi.
Don't cry.
Let me see.
You're car sick.
Come on, we'll wash your face.
The roof is leaking again.
Yes.
It's dirty.
Dirty? Ok.
- How about this one? - Ok.
Shampoo. Shower gel.
And talcum powder.
Put it on every day after his bath.
OK.
Make sure he wears fresh clothes every day.
Fine.
I'll leave them here.
Pass a cigarette to Grandpa.
Do you have mosquito coils?
Yes.
Then light one at night.
OK.
We're about to have a baby.
And I'm really busy at the work site.
So he'll spend summer vacation with you.
I'll come get him when school starts.
OK.
Time to go.
Won't you stay for dinner?
We're too busy at the Zhoukou site.
- No thanks. - Ok.
Daddy!
Stay with Grandpa.
Stay here at home.
Drive safely.
I know.
- Fuhe. - Ah ah!
- I can't stay. Goodbye. - Ah ah!
Ah ah!
Are you hungry?
Yes.
Have some corn. Your mute uncle made it.
I can't.
Why not?
I lost a tooth.
When did you lose it? Let me see.
How come I didn't know?
I lost it when I threw up.
I'll find it for you.
Grandpa, it's too hot.
Let me add some cold water.
Try it now.
- Ok. - Good.
Ning Ning.
Yes?
Is your dad really busy in Zhoukou?
Yes.
Do you have friends there you play with?
There's nobody.
I stay by myself locked in at home.
Can't you find friends during the holidays?
None of them stay home.
Where do they go?
To Shanghai, to Tiananmen.
Some go to foreign countries.
I'm alone here at home. It's so boring.
I'll play with you when I have time.
OK.
What are you doing on the roof?
I'm burying your tooth under a tile.
So your new tooth will grow as straight as these eaves.
Oh.
Ning Ning, don't pee there!
It's your great-grandfather's grave.
You're peeing on your ancestor!
Who is my great-grandfather?
My father.
Aren't you too old to have a father?
Of course I have father.
So you have a Grandpa too?
Yes I do.
And a great-great-great-grandfather?
Of course. Where else do we come from?
Where are they now?
They're all dead. Let's go.
Will you die too?
We all will die one day.
How can you live forever?
Only if time stops.
Oh.
Grandpa... Freeze!
Now you won't die.
Haha! Good boy.
Get off. You can't sit there.
OK.
Come look at the scale.
Take this away. Not this one.
It's too light. It looks bad.
I can't sell it, it looks like a gourd.
Forget this one.
Are you from Sanmenxia? I recognized your accent.
Yes I am. Why?
Do you know the lab our camp there
during the Cultural Revolution?
Yes, I do. Why?
Have a cigarette.
Let me help you pack the watermelons.
Sure.
I'd like to ask you about someone
called Han Yutang.
Do you know him?
Sure, he's my uncle.
What a coincidence!
He's an old buddy of mine.
I spent eight years with him there.
How is your uncle now? Still alive?
He's still alive, but he's not well.
He's partly paralyzed.
Do you have his phone number?
I'd like to get in touch.
Let me look it up for you.
- Just a moment. - Ok.
Zhao, where is my cell phone?
Let me get it.
- Grandpa? ' Yes? I
How much did you sell the watermelons for?
60 or 70 yuan.
That's cheaper than my clothes.
Watermelons are cheap this year.
Why do you still grow them?
Ha ha!
Ah.
Fuhe! Fuhe!
Ah.
Come on.
I'm scared of mute Uncle Fuhe.
Ok. Just wait here.
I need to use your phone.
Ah.
Grandpa! Grandpa!
What?
Is the roof leaking?
I think so, when it rains.
Grandpa's too old, can't even fix a leaky roof.
You should ask my dad to fix it.
He's a construction worker.
I'll fix it myself if I can.
When I really can't, I'll get his help.
Come on.
Come over here.
Good night Ning Ning. Let me tuck you in.
Ning Ning.
I'd like to take you on a trip.
Great.
Where are we going?
We're going to Sanmenxia.
Why Sanmenxia?
It has beautiful scenery.
But I get car sick.
We don't have to take a car.
I'll think of something, Ning Ning.
OK.
Finish up.
OK.
We'll pack up when you're done.
OK.
We'll need a quilt at night.
Yes.
And a small table, to eat at.
Bring a stool.
OK.
One more.
OK.
Right. Put the stools here.
I'll put your bag here.
Get up here.
Watch your step.
Sit tight.
Ok, here we go!
Yeah, let's go!
Grandpa! Faster! Faster!
No need to go so fast.
As long as we're pointed the right way, we'll get there in the end.
How long will it take?
Four or five days.
That's too slow.
It's only four hours in my dad's car.
Your dad is still young.
He doesn't know how to slow down.
When I grow up, I'll fly you to Sanmenxia.
We'll get there in a jiffy!
Fine, I'll fly there when the time comes.
Grandpa! Watch out!
Slow down!
Are you ok?
We're fine. Don't worry.
OK.
Are you ok?
That was scary.
Everything's fine.
Please take it slowly.
Sure, we'll go slowly.
Grandpa, what's wrong?
It's not starting.
Is it broken?
I think so.
What are we going to do?
Can you help push it up?
Ok, Sure.
OK.
Give it a push. Watch your step.
One two three.
Are you tired?
Yes.
Have a seat.
Sit down. I'll push it.
Sit tight. Here we go.
Ba0Han! Ba0fian!
Yes!
Great-grandfather! What are you doing here?
My cart is broken. Can you fix it?
Leave it here.
Come in and have a rest.
OK.
Where are you headed?
We're going to Sanmenxia.
You're kidding. You're going to Sanmenxia with this cart?
It can't go more than 30 km on a full charge.
So what should we do?
You should take a motorcycle.
You can fill up at gas stations on the way.
You're right.
Yiyao, don't just stand there. Go get a watermelon.
OK.
Get up, let great-grandfather sit down.
Is this boy Yunsheng's son?
Yes, he is.
Uncle.
Why call me Uncle?
I should call you as Uncle.
We have to respect family seniority, even if I'm older.
Great-grandfather, have some watermelon.
Thank you.
Uncle, have some watermelon.
Stay and rest here
while I go fix your cart.
Please go ahead.
Ning Ning!
Wake up. Time to get up.
Grandpa, where are we?
We're home.
We're home?
How come we're home?
We can't go today.
So we had to come home.
But you promised to take me on a trip.
We'll go tomorrow.
You always say "we'll go tomorrow"!
You're just like Daddy.
Come back. Put on your shoes.
Ning Ning, put on your shoes.
No. Leave me alone!
Ok. I'll leave you alone.
Sigh.
Ah ah.
It's fine.
Ah.
Almost got it. Just a bit more practice.
Ah.
You are seventy-seven, not a young man anymore.
It's a long journey.
You should be careful.
Yes, I know.
Ning Ning, are you sleepy?
Take a nap if you are.
No. If I fall asleep,
you'll just take me back home again.
I won't. Your grandpa is a man of his word.
I don't trust you.
Ha ha.
Why are we stopping?
It's clean, and there's no traffic.
We'll spend the night here.
We're sleeping here?
That's right!
There are ghosts buried in this field.
Ghosts? Ghosts don't exist.
They do. My friend told me
when people die, they turn into ghosts.
Ghosts sleep during the day, but come out at night!
No one has really seen a ghost.
You're just scaring yourself.
It's like being afraid of a tiger when you haven't seen one.
Once you see a tiger, you no longer fear it.
I'm still scared of tigers, even I've already seen one.
How many time have you seen?
Five or six times.
So you're not as scared as you were at first.
Not as much.
Ghosts are just like tigers.
If there really are ghosts,
the more you see them
and get used to them,
the less you're scared of them.
Am I right?
Yes, you're right.
You're wearing sunglasses all day.
Don't be dressing up. Put them here.
- Ha ha. - Come on,
let's go pee.
Let's go.
Grandpa, I can pee on that grass.
Can you?
Too far for me.
Look at me!
Ha ha!
Good!
You're great.
Ha ha! Ok.
Could you sing me a song?
I don't know any, but I can sing some opera.
Sing for me.
Ok, I'll sing a couple.
I am a lonely goose singing in the sky...
Oh no. What's that? It sounds weird!
It's called "Crossing the border - Zhao Guan"
What's that?
It's an ancient story about General Wu Zixu. He tried to escape from Zhao Guan.
Long ago in the kingdom of Chu,
there was a general called Wu Zixu.
Wu's father criticized the King of Chu,
So the King killed Wu's father and brother.
But Wu Zixu was smart.
And he ran away.
One day,
Wu Zixu arrived at a misty tall mountain.
He had to climb it to reach the next kingdom.
So he had to cross the border at Zhao Guan.
Wu hid for days in the misty mountains,
but couldn't find a way to escape.
Luckily an old hermit named Donggao Gong
saw Wu walking in forest with his horse.
He approached and asked:
Are you Wu Zixu?
What?
Yes, I am. How can you recognize me?
Your portrait is all over Zhao Guan.
The King of Chu wants you dead.
You shouldn't risk going any further.
Come hide at my home for a few days.
I'll figure out how to get you out of Chu.
So Wu followed Donggao Gong home.
But this Donggao Gong
then vanished for many days.
Wu Zixu, left alone, was extremely anxious.
He was in great distress.
One night,
when the moon was as bright as it is tonight,
and Wu Zixu could not sleep,
Donggao Gong returned.
He stared at Wu,
and said: "My general,
your hair has turned white overnight."
"I haven't slept day or night", said Wu.
"|'ve been very worried."
"I know how to get you across Zhao Guan."
"That portrait of you is of a young man."
"But you've changed into an old man."
"I have a friend who looks just like you."
"|'|| ask him to cross Zhao Guan first."
"His approach will cause chaos."
"You can take advantage of this to cross over."
Just like that. Wu Zixu crossed Zhao Guan successfully
and reached the neighbouring kingdom.
Grandpa, why do you like this story?
When I was young,
I was called a rightist.
During the Cultural Revolution,
your great-grandparents were criticized, and both died.
I was at the end of my rope.
I had no way out.
Like Wu Zixu facing Zhao Guan.
I was just like him.
Then what happened?
I was lucky enough
to have friends in the lab our camp.
Sol made it through.
Back then, there were a few times
I came close to death.
I really didn't think I would make it.
But look, I had your aunt, your father,
and now I have you, a whole family.
Oh.
OK.
Time to go sleep Ning Ning.
I am a lonely goose singing in the sky.
I am a dragon trapped in a shoal.
I am a fish that swallowed a fishhook
I am a boat, lost
in the roaring waves...
Let's stop here and get a rest.
Push harder.
OK.
Did you catch any fish, sir?
Maybe there are no fish in this river.
That's not possible. You're probably doing it wrong.
Grandpa, can I go fishing?
We didn't bring any fishing gear.
I want to go fishing!
We can't, ok?
No!
See what we can do.
We've got a bottle.
Find a thin sheet of plastic.
Ning Ning.
Look for a thin sheet of plastic.
A bag.
I found one.
Grandpa!
You found one?
- Yes. - Good.
Fetch me the scissors.
OK.
Go,
get some bread crumbs.
OK.
Here.
Alright, all set.
Bait goes in.
Bring me the water bottle.
OK.
The water bottle here.
We're all set.
Great.
Let's toss it into the river
OK.
Ready? Go.
OK.
Come on up.
How can you catch fish like that?
Be patient. All you need is time.
We'll catch something eventually.
Just be patient.
Here.
Hey young fellow!
Are you hungry? Come eat with us.
OK.
Come over.
Help yourself.
Thank you.
Have a cigarette, sir.
No thanks, I have a cough.
Then I won't smoke either.
Please help yourself.
Thanks.
Where are you from?
Zhengzhou.
That's quite far.
What do you do for living?
Nothing. I just hang out.
You can't just hang out all the time.
You should be home with your family.
I can't go back even if I want to.
Why is that?
Three years ago, I invested a project here
with a buddy from my hometown.
He warned me it was risky, but I didn't listen.
It turned out he was right. We were ripped off.
We lost everything. Thousands of dollars,
that we had borrowed from my relatives.
Now I'm too ashamed to go back home.
In business, you can profit or lose.
That's just normal.
I agree.
But my partner took it badly, and killed himself last year.
Oh.
It's too hard for me to face his family.
That's why I'm just hanging out.
Why bother any more?
Young man, you shouldn't think like that.
In 1980, the government gave out farmland.
Large families back then were divided.
Like my uncle's family, he had two children.
His elder son was married
and lived With his wife.
The younger son wasn't married yet.
Back then we didn't have enough firewood.
We used dry leaves instead.
One day my uncle told my younger cousin
"Go gather some leaves"
He was undisciplined, and didn't do it.
When he came back, my uncle asked him:
"Where are the leaves?"
He lied and said
"My brother took all the leaves away".
My uncle had a violent temper
because he suffered during the Cultural Revolution.
He went to his elder son's home, and slapped him right in the face.
The son was like the father.
Just as bad tempered.
He took poison.
Then he set a stool
to the middle of the street,
sat down, and shouted.
"Listen everyone!
I poisoned myself!
Why did I poison myself?
I'm a married man.
I have two kids.
But my father
just slapped me in the face!
My father is unbearably cruel."
The neighbours heard his shouting
and rushed him to the hospital.
But unfortunately
before he got to the hospital,
he died.
A month later
my uncle hanged himself.
His son's wife remarried.
What about the younger son?
He was also going to end his life.
But he thought about those two kids his brother left.
It was up to him to raise them.
He never married.
And he stopped speaking.
One day I asked him:
"Why don't you speak anymore?"
He took out a pen
and wrote:
For one year I didn't want to talk.
But then I realized
it's ok not to speak anymore.
He got used to it.
And stopped speaking.
Young man,
do you know why I'm telling you this?
Do you get the point?
There are things in life
that we can't control.
If this river has no fish,
then you can fish here your whole life
without catching anything.
If there are fish in the river,
then be patient.
You'll eventually get what you want.
Oh!
The bottle is still in the water.
OK.
Careful.
We got one!
Grandpa, there are fish!
Ha ha!
- Good. - Grandpa, look.
Young fellow,
could you give me the bottle?
Yes.
Sure.
Thanks Grandpa.
Oh yes.
Here's some chewing gum.
Thank you very much!
- Fill it up, please. - Corning.
- How much? - For ten yuan.
Open the cap.
Grandpa, I can see mountains.
Yes.
Are we in the mountains?
Yes, we are.
It's cold out here.
Put on some more clothes.
Don't catch a cold.
Let me help you.
Grandpa, can you blow bubbles?
I'm too old for that.
Here. You can try it out.
Ha ha!
Come sit here.
Sit tight.
Yah!
Sit down!
Be careful!
Shit! God damn it!
What's wrong? Need help?
My truck broke down. I need to buy a belt in town.
Let me take you.
But you're so slow.
How about if I take your cart into town
and you watch my truck here.
I'll give you fifty yuan.
I don't need your money.
Leave our stuff here
and take the cart into town.
All right.
Ning Ning, be careful.
OK.
Take the stool.
OK.
Get down from there.
You can't play on it.
Ning Ning, come sit here.
Sit here.
Drive safely.
OK.
Grandpa, he's a bad guy.
Why?
We gave him our cart, and I can't even play on his truck.
You can't call people bad like that.
Grandpa, I'm thirsty.
We left the water bottle on the cart.
Just be patient.
He'll be back soon.
What if he's not?
He'll come back.
Humph.
What are you doing?
I'm making you a pinwheel.
Get me a small nail
from that tool box.
OK.
Grandpa, I found it.
Put it here.
Ha ha!
Wow.
I'm back.
Ning Ning, wake up!
Get up. Have some water.
Where's the water bottle?
It probably fell out on the way.
- There's water in my truck. - Ok.
Grandpa, my legs feel numb.
Sit on my lap.
I'll help you get dressed.
Here's some water.
I don't want your water!
Why not?
He just woke up.
He's just a kid.
Thanks very much for your help, sir.
Here's fifty bucks.
I don't need your money.
Takeit
No thanks.
Here kid, take the money.
It's money for gas.
You're right.
Ha ha!
Where are you heading to?
We're going to Sanmenxia.
It's a long way in that cart.
Yes.
That's impressive!
I'm going that way too. How about a ride?
My grandson gets car sick.
He'll be fine. My wife also gets car sick.
I've got pills for it.
Grandpa, I want to ride in the truck.
Alright, since you want.
Thanks very much then.
No problem.
Come on. Together.
One two three.
Go! Go!
One two three!
Got it!
One two three!
Done!
QM!
- Thanks - You're welcome.
- Thanks guys. - You're welcome.
You can't trust anyone these days.
Last year I had a load of chickens
and my truck rolled over.
So I went to the nearest village to ask for help.
Guess what? They took all my chickens.
What about the truck?
They did help me push the truck back on road.
But right after that,
they took my chickens and ran away!
I couldn't catch them.
Ha ha!
It's not funny. I lost a lot of money.
A year of work for nothing.
Think about it this way:
at least they helped you with your truck.
Otherwise, you would have lost it too.
It make no difference to me.
They're still bad people.
Ha ha!
Come on, not again!
What is it?
A hit and run.
Stop the truck!
Stop!
We need help.
What's wrong?
Can you help us out?
You guys are bloodsuckers!
They won't let you go unless you pay.
All right. Here.
Thank you!
Let me go have a look.
What are you doing?
Ning Ning, take out the fifty.
OK.
Don't cry. Take this.
Thank you sir.
You're a generous man.
They're not good people.
Well, you never know.
They must have no choice.
When someone dies we shouldn't argue.
You're right.
Caution. Backing up.
Be careful.
Thanks very much.
I'm heading off.
If you need anything, just give me a call.
My friends are all truck drivers.
I'll ask them to help if you need anything.
OK.
When we're out, we rely on friends.
You're right. Take care.
Thank you.
Thank you sir.
Goodbye kid.
Excuse me, how can I get to Sanmenxia?
You're headed the wrong way.
Turn around, cross the bridge, and you'll be there.
It will take you a whole day.
So stay.
It's getting dark. Stay for the night.
All right.
Grandpa, I'm scared of him.
Don't be scared.
Why aren't your children taking you to Sanmenxia?
I don't want to bother them.
Times have changed.
In the old days,
parents used to beat their naughty children.
My teacher says it's wrong to beat others.
We all did in back then.
Your dad got it for many times.
You have to apologize if you hit people.
How can elders
apologize to children?
I can't.
Indeed.
Then how can elders like you still keep bees?
I can't just sit at home.
I live over in that valley.
I see.
All the villagers moved into town.
I have no one to talk to.
Why not live in town with your children?
I don't get along with them.
I don't want to live with them.
An old man like me,
I don't want to die in a city.
My parents both starved to death in 1958.
They saved food for me.
I should stay home,
and watch over the family grave.
My old man also died then.
He was criticized every day until he died.
It was tough for all of us.
Yes it was.
Our lives are like that story of Zhao Guan.
After Zhao Guan, there's the Tong Guan.
After the Tong Guan, there's Shanhai Guan, Jiayu Guan.
Every one is difficult to cross over.
And here we are at the last one.
Ha ha!
Have some more to drink.
No thanks.
Come on, one more glass.
I'll get drunk.
- Just one more. - Ok, enough.
I have nothing valuable to offer you.
Please take this jar of honey.
Thanks so much for your hospitality.
I can't take anything.
Just take it.
Your grandson can eat it.
All right. Take good care yourself.
You too. Take care.
_ ' Yes?
Let's go. Get on.
OK.
Goodbye.
Say goodbye Ning Ning.
Goodbye sir!
Grandpa, look! Sanmenxia!
Yes, we're almost there.
Pull over.
Grandpa, stop. It's a police car.
Anything wrong, sir?
What's your name?
LiFuchang.
What's your name?
Li Yining.
What's your relationship?
He's my grandpa.
Please come with me.
Grandpa, I'm scared.
Didn't I tell you?
You won't fear what you understand.
Shuai, ride the cart back to station.
! ' Dad! g
I found you.
How come you're here?
I was worried about you.
- Is this your son? - Yes, he is.
- And your father? - Yes he is.
We found them for you.
- We need your signature. - Ok
I was so worried about you two.
I haven't told his mother.
Get me Li Yunsheng's file.
- Did she have the baby? - Yes.
My mom had a baby?
Yes.
Great! I'm a big brother now!
If his mother knew about this, she'd be angry.
Fine fine.
You can talk later. Sign first.
What were you thinking, Dad?
You're not young any more.
Thank you. Thank you.
No problem. Just doing our job.
You're done with the motor cart.
I'll take it to the traffic department.
OK.
_ ' Yes?
- Come out. - Ok
How did you find us?
I got a phone call from cousin Yunjie.
Mute Uncle Fuhe passed away.
What?
So I went back right away.
When I got home, the door was locked.
I couldn't find you anywhere.
I asked Baojian, and found you here.
Dad, Grandpa took me on a trip.
What kind of trip?
You two almost got lost.
Back up a bit.
Get on the cart.
We'll hand it in to the traffic department.
I shouldn't have let you stay with Grandpa.
Excuse me.
Where is the central hospital?
Turn right. It's about 1 km ahead.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Excuse me.
Is this neurology department?
Yes.
Is there a patient here named Han Yutang?
Gu, do we have a Han Yutang here?
Yes.
- He's in that room sir. - Thank you!
Thank you.
Hello buddy.
Welcome. Have a seat.
It's ok. Let the kid sit.
Are you feeling better?
Much better.
You look different somehow.
It's still me.
So who are you?
I'm Fuchang.
Fuchang.
Fuchang who?
LiFuchang.
I don't know anyone named Li Fuchang.
You don't remember me?
Who are you looking for?
I'm looking for Han Yutang.
Aren't you Han Yutang?
No, I'm not.
He's over there.
Oh! My mistake.
Yutang.
Ah ah...
I'm here.
Take it easy. Let me raise your bed.
Why are you here?
I've come to see you.
I didn't think I would see you again.
Well here I am.
How are you?
I'm fine.
I didn't bring you anything special.
Here's a bottle of honey
that a friend gave me.
Take it. Try some when you feel better.
OK.
My children are expecting me.
I'll come and see you when you're better.
Don't go. Stay for dinner.
No thanks.
I'll see you. Take care yourself.
Let me walk you out.
My dad told me a lot about you.
Today I finally met you.
Yes.
Fuchang!
Up there.
What is it?
He's listening. What should I say?
Tell him to have a safe trip.
He said to have a safe trip.
OK.
He said ok.
Good. Then it's time to go.
He said it's time to go.
Take care.
OK.
Where did you sleep?
We slept on the cart.
What did you eat?
Grandpa brought food.
What can I say.
You two are quite something.
Where did you go this time?
We were just wandering around.
Please just get in the car.
Do you have your car sickness pills?
Yes I do.
Good, don't forget to take them.
Here they are.
Yunsheng, I have to apologize.
I shouldn't have hit you when you were young.
It's been so long. I can barely remember.
Ha ha!
Uncle, you're back.
I'm back.
Let me do it.
How are you feeling?
Fine.
He was fine before I left.
All of a sudden he just passed away.
I was worried about his health.
So I called him frequently.
Every time I called him...
Yes.
| knew he was ok
if he answered and mumbled something.
Yes.
But last time I tried a whole day,
no one answered.
I knew something was wrong.
So I came back right away
and found him dead at home.
Oh!
Don't be too sad.
We'll all face this eventually.
I knew my uncle felt sorry for my father.
Actually my sister and I have already seen him as our father.
He always took care of us.
That's true.
I didn't talk to him before he left us.
I didn't see him for one last time.
Yunjie,
since you've come back,
stay with your uncle for a while.
Sure.
OK.
Grandpa, what is death?
Well, I don't know yet.
But I'll find out soon enough.
When the time comes, I'll know.
Will you turn into a ghost then?
That would be good. I could see anyone as I wanted.
Will you be afraid of me
if I turn into a ghost when I die?
No, I won't.
Ha ha. Silly boy.
Back up.
I don't want to splash you.
Grandpa, pull it up.
- Ok. - Be careful.
Ning Ning, back up a bit.
Watch out.
Here's some plaster.
Grab it.
I've got it.
I was thinking...
Yes?
Since uncle has passed away,
could you move his phone to my father's house?
He doesn't know how to use a cellphone.
I'll pay for the installation.
Just let me know when.
Come on.
Uncle is gone.
I just have your father left.
I'll install the phone for him.
No need to pay.
Here's a strange thing...
What's that?
Days ago, when my wife was giving birth,
I had this dream in the chair of the hospital.
I dreamed Uncle was herding sheep.
We even talked for a while.
We all know that he doesn't speak anymore.
Then my wife
woke me up.
She gave the birth that very night.
The next day, you called to tell me Uncle was gone.
Don't you think it's strange?
The plaster is ready.
OK.
There's a old saying:
A man passes away, a life comes into the world.
That explains your dream.
Here's the plaster.
It's almost done.
Let me check.
Here is shampoo
and shower gel and your clothes.
I've already packed them for you
It's starting to get cold.
Oh.
Wear your jacket.
OK.
If you're sweaty,
don't get undressed right away.
All right.
Don't catch a cold.
All right.
You're starting school,
primary school.
Yes.
Listen to your teachers.
Don't fight with your classmates.
Yes.
Grandpa, I want to stay here with you.
I don't want to go back to Zhoukou.
Who will look after you here?
Grandpa will.
Look how old Grandpa is.
Listen to your dad.
What if grandpa dies?
Don't be silly.
Grandpa isn't going to die.
Call me whenever you miss me.
- OK'? - OK.
Let's go.
Time to go.
I don't want to.
Get in the car.
Time to go.
- Say goodbye to Grandpa. - I don't want to say goodbye.
Be good. You're a big boy.
- Drive safely. - OK.
Goodbye Grandpa!
Goodbye!
Goodbye Grandpa!
Goodbye!
Goodbye Grandpa!
Goodbye.
Yes?
Uncle?
Who is it?
It's Han Hongsheng.
Who's this?
I'm Han Yutang's son.
Oh, it's you. Ls everything ok?
My father passed away yesterday.
Oh.
That's unexpected.
Ah.
Not really.
My dad's been sick for a long time.
He left in peace.
Oh.
We were all with him.
He asked me to give you a call.
Why is that?
He wanted me to tell you that it was great seeing you again
while he was still alive.
Thank you so much.
Oh.
Don't take it too hard son.
Take care of his funeral.
Yes I know, Uncle.
OK then.
Goodbye.
Oh.
I am a lonely goose singing in the sky.
I am a dragon trapped in a shoal.
I am a fish that swallowed a fishhook.
I am a boat
lost in the roaring waves...