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Three.
Four.
Sit up straight.
Why don't you like school?
I never scored 100%.
Sometimes I missed 2%.
I never got 100%.
What happens when you don't get 100%?
Mom and dad will be disappointed.
What happens when they are disappointed?
I think I'm useless. No one likes me.
Mrs & Mr Tong,
Martin might have got anxiety disorder.
After investigation,
we suggest Martin leave the gifted class
and study with regular students.
My son leaving the gifted class?
I don't get it.
How possibly could my son not gifted?
Well, we...
This report, who wrote it?
We actually asked Mrs and Mr Tong to come...
and talk about Martin's rash problem. Maybe...
Anita, I asked who wrote this report.
The report was written by the headmistress.
But it's just her personal opinion,
which may or may not be the absolute fact.
Then could you ask her to explain to us in person...
on what grounds she thinks
Martin isn't good enough for gifted class?
Headmistress.
You're back just in time We're talking about Martin.
Headmistress.
Why did you give such poor grade in my son's assessment?
I know you supposed we've been giving him too much pressure.
But Martin is just learning...
German, Spanish
ballroom dance, Chinese zither and violin after school...
all very common interest classes.
My friend's son has classes...
all mornings and all afternoons.
How could Martin be under any stress?
I'm terribly sorry, Mrs and Mr Tong. I'm late...
because something happened at the gifted class.
A student locked himself up in the washroom...
and banged his head against the door
I was afraid he might hurt himself
I had to sort it out first.
He then told me in tears that
he didn't want to come to school anymore.
He said he'd rather give me $100 to score 100%.
Martin's case is similar
I'm afraid he's the next one.
That's why I suggest Martin leave gifted class...
and study with regular students.
Mrs and Mr Tong are the co-chairmen of a listed company
and are highly successful.
They've also supported our school generously.
Headmistress, let's keep Martin in the gifted class for now.
That's it.
(MUSEUM OF HISTORY)
Funny Yes.
Call Paris museum.
Ask them if our loan request on royal furniture is approved.
Sure. Boss Thanks.
Boss, our budget's been on hold for over 2 months.
We'd run out of time to build the sets.
Anyway, we have everything here.
They did loads of research.
Keep working.
You may set up here.
OK. Let's start
Tony, How about the French Revolution budget?
My team has been preparing for months.
We can start right away if I get the green light from you.
Dong, the management wants the budget cut
and some fancy high-tech stuff
I'm caught in the middle.
What do we do now?
They make 3D projections...
just like that.
We won't build those sets anymore Cut corners.
Mr Tse Wah.
Here you are Your wife came early
I've never seen her so upset...
in the past 10 years.
Tell her a joke and she'll be fine
I'm not good at telling jokes.
Go make up one now.
Happy 10th anniversary
[MM MM]
Cheers
I resigned from my job today.
What a coincidence. I also quitted my job today
I'd work till February.
Then we'd live out your dreams.
We'd visit...
the world's biggest and best museums.
My contract ends in 6 months...
and we'd travel around the world then.
(TWO MONTHS LATER)
(REMEMBER YOUR HERBAL TONIC)
(MY FIRST DAY)
Repeat after me.
A
B
C
D
Do you speak French?
Two... three... four.
Persistent decline of birth rate in Hong Kong...
has forced schools to close down due to under-enrollment.
Education Bureau has announced a series of measures.
More and more schools would face closure.
While prestigious elite schools attract hordes of parents
queuing up for application forms...
many others, village schools in particular...
cannot enroll enough students and face closure
I'm standing in front of Yuen Tin Kindergarten
which lacks students and resources seriously.
The headmaster and all teachers have resigned.
Only 1 part-time substitute teacher and 5 students are left here.
They stay because they can't afford to switch school.
Recent reports also reveal...
the school placed a classified ad to hire...
a headmaster-cum-janitor for $4,500 a month.
How can you possibly hire a headmaster for HK$4,500?
In such situation...
it ain't a bad thing to close it down, right?
Mister, why don't you quit this school?
Don't you worry about your grand-daughter?
He's my papa.
Why don't you move to another school?
We're broke and we don't have choices.
We don't pay tuition fee here.
Young lady, your classmates are all gone.
Do you feel sad?
Leave us alone.
So, the Rural Committee decides to...
close the school if there aren't at least 5 students
next school term.
(YUEN TIN VILLAGE, KAM TIN, YUEN LONG)
Madam, excuse me.
Do you know where...
Yuen Tin Kindergarten is?
It's closed down Closed down?
Are you sure? I saw it in the news just now.
There are only 5 students left
and it's hiring a headmaster with $4,500 a month.
That kindergarten.
Even if it's in business today it won't last till tomorrow.
Go straight.
It's the broken house above the stairs on your right.
Thank you.
Even if it's in business today it won't last till tomorrow.
A bad guy.
Run. Let's hide.
Elam mm {m um.
Young ladies, don't be afraid I'm not a bad guy
I'm a teacher. I'm here to teach.
Young ladies, don't be scared.
Come on.
She is talking to us.
Stay quiet.
Young ladies, do you like going to school?
How about this?
I'll ask a question and see if you know the answer.
Did you know how many legs a bumble bee has?
I know. Six legs.
Six? That's correct You're so smart.
A bumble bee has six legs.
How about another question?
OK
Did you know how many legs a spider has?
I know, I know. 10 legs
10?
I know. 4 legs
4?
I know. 4 legs.
Jennie, stop parroting me.
Sorry.
A spider has 8 legs.
How about one more question?
OK
Did anyone know...
how many legs a caterpillar has?
I know... I know...
100 legs.
You're more or less right.
The thunder monster.
Chu chu, don't be scared. We'll be with you.
Who are you? Which media are you from?
I'm just a substitute teacher. Don't bother me.
No, I'm not...
There's nothing to see here. Go away.
Please.
Go away
I'm home.
Right on time. Let's eat.
This soup has been slow-cooked for 4 hours.
This rack of lamb...
I marinated it for 3 hours...
and fried it over low heat with all my heart.
Try it, try it.
How's it?
Do you have something to tell me?
This kindergarten in Yuen Long is left with only 5 broke students.
Have you been following this?
Yes I have. The school is closing down...
and wants to hire a headmaster for $4500 a month.
This classified ad has been placed for 2 months
without a single reply.
Who on earth will take a headmaster job for $4,500 a month?
It has to close down
if there aren't at least 5 students by the end of the school term.
Children need schooling.
Whatever the reason they should not be forsaken.
Why don't we help them out?
It breaks my heart to see them that way.
It's March now.
The school term will be over in 4 months.
My only goal is...
to help them move to better schools.
Isn't that straight forward?
Yes it is.
But I'm worried about your health.
You just had your tumor surgically removed.
Oh, don't be I got nothing else to do anyway.
Just 4 months Your contract ends in July.
We can still travel around the world as planned.
Do you support my decision?
You've made up your mind anyway.
(YUEN TIN VILLAGE OFFICE)
Have a drink.
Thank you, madam.
Ms Lui, we can only afford $4500 a month
I know.
As we're running out of cash
you'd have to take care of cleaning...
general maintenance and other odd jobs.
Chairman, I understand.
There'll only be me...
and I have to teach 3 classes.
This school has 50 years of history
having helped many families in this community.
Now the government doesn't spare us much resource.
Rural Committee doesn't want us to carry on either.
There are only 5 students...
and one of them will graduate this year.
If there aren't at least 5 students enrolled after summer
I'm afraid we'd have to close down.
Have you tried recruiting students?
We have. But no one comes.
You know, with the media portraying us in a negative light
people assume we'd close down sooner or later.
Not much we can do
(4 MONTHS BEFORE THE END OF SCHOOL TERM)
I heard the Headmistress used to teach in an elite school.
Working for $4500 a month? She just wants to be famous.
With her alone...
how can she teach three classes all at once?
I'm Fung Tai-wai
the newly elected chairman of Yuen Tin Village Rural Committee.
You're the 4500-dollar headmistress.
Let me tell you.
Our committee already made the decision.
If there are less than 5 students next year.
This school will have to be closed down.
Don't you have better things to do?
We'll be there soon.
OK, go to school.
Good morning. I'm the new Headmistress I'm Lui Wai-hung.
Good morning, Headmistress.
Remember. Listen to Headmistress Learn a few more words
I will Papa.
Bye BYE Papa.
Be good.
Bye Bye.
Good morning.
Bye Auntie Han.
Auntie Han, I'm the new Headmistress I'm Lui Wai-hung
I'm in a hurry
I have to rush back to the restaurant to wash dishes. I can't talk.
Ka-ka, don't run so fast.
Good morning, I'm the new Headmistress I'm Lui Wai-hung.
Hello Headmistress Hello.
Be a good girl, okay?
Give me a discount, will you?
Madam, please don't negotiate with me
just pay the taxi fare.
Good morning Good morning
I'm the new Headmistress I'm Lui Wai-hung.
How're you?
Even if it's still in business today it won't last till tomorrow.
Good morning, class.
Good morning
I'm your new Headmistress.
My name is Lui Wai-hung.
Did you remember I came to visit you some days ago?
Yes, we do.
Really? You're smart kids.
Now look at me.
Let me ask you one more question, OK?
OK
Do I look better with the mask or...
without the mask?
Without the mask.
Really? Without?
If I look better without the mask
you'll also look better without it.
No. Papa said people will recognize my face
and label me the poor kid without the mask
and I won't have a future.
My dad told us not to let others see our face.
Actually I was afraid that people would recognize me
and make fun of me...
for teaching at a kindergarten about to close down.
But I now that I think about it
I get to see...
5 adorable young ladies every day
I don't feel inferior at all
I'm not afraid of people recognizing me
I don't need to wear a mask to school.
You too. Don't be afraid.
You don't need the masks.
How about this?
I'll do the roll call.
When I call out your name
just take the mask off and say "present" loudly. OK?
OK
Let's start with Ho Siu-shet on my right.
Ho Siu-shet.
- Present. - Good girl.
Kitty Fathima.
Present.
Jennie Fathima.
Present.
Tam Mei-chu.
Present.
Lo Ka-ka.
Present
I want to take a picture of each of you...
and want to know more about you.
How about this? When you come out for your picture...
tell me one thing that you're most happy about...
and one that upsets you most. OK?
OK
I'm most happy that...
Papa sold some extra scrap metal...
and made extra money yesterday
I'm most upset when I miss my mom
I only get to see her only once in a long while
I'm most happy to get a ride on mini school bus
I'm most upset when my little sister parrots me
I'm most happy to get a ride on mini school bus
I'm most upset when my big sister shuts me up.
Headmistress, I don't have anything to say
I'm most happy when Auntie Han buys me steamed sponge cake.
What upsets you most?
I'm most upset when the thunder monster eats people.
Young ladies, that's it for today.
And to guardians and parents...
the children don't need to wear a mask to school from now on.
Thank you.
Auntie Han?
What's the matter, Headmistress?
I need to rush back to work Let's talk tomorrow
it just takes a minute
I have something important to ask you.
Chu-chu, I have to talk to Auntie Han.
You go over there and play. OK?
Good girl.
What exactly is "the thunder monster"?
Chu's father is my fourth cousin.
A few months ago...
on a stormy night with thunder and lightning...
Her parents were killed in a car crash.
Chu's such a poor girl...
Chu's such a poor girl and I'm all alone anyway.
So I look after her.
But she keeps asking where her parents went.
Were they eaten by the thunder monster?
And she drew her parents on the wall
I never went to school.
Tell me, how do I answer her?
Auntie Han, it must've been hard for you.
Maybe you can hold Chu-chu in your arms more often.
She'd feel more secure that way
I can't talk any more. I have to work.
Chu, we got to go.
Come on.
Mommy
I'm so sorry I'm late
I walked here all the way from home.
You walked here? You live very far away.
The mini school bus increases its fare.
We can't afford it anymore.
Let's go.
Actually, I have a car.
How about I give you a ride home? It's on my way.
Headmistress, I'm sorry.
But I think Kitty and Jennie won't come to school from tomorrow on.
Why?
We can't afford the bus fare.
Their father said girls don't need education...
and told them to help with the chores at home
I'm sorry, Headmistress.
Say bye-bye to Headmistress.
Come on, be a good girl.
Goodbye, Headmistress...
Come on, let's go.
We'd go back to work. Quick.
Sorry.
Headmistress.
Jennie, Kitty, from tomorrow on...
I'll be your mini school bus driver
I'll drive you to school and back home. OK?
Hurray, Hurray.
Headmistress, you really don't have to...
That's OK. It's on my way to school anyway.
Thank you so much, Headmistress.
This is my husband.
Nice meeting you.
May, any good news?
Wai-hung, I'm afraid I can't help I've talked to my school...
I know they have financial problems.
But it's not realistic to ask a school...
to waive their tuition and sponsor their transportation...
books and stationery
I know. I really understand But please try anyway.
How about this? You just accept one student. Just one
I'm sorry.
Wai-hung, I appreciate what you do
I've read about you the 4500-dollar Headmistress on daily papers.
Keep it up I'll let you know once I got any news.
OK then...
please let me know when you got any news.
Thanks and sorry for the trouble. Bye.
The odds are 2 to 1 if it closes down in 1 month
4 to 1 in 2 months, 6 to 1 in 3 months...
8 to 1 in 4 months, 10 to 1 in 5 months.
What? Half a month?
Only 1.5 to 1 for half a month.
You're still betting on half a month? OK.
Cheung placed $500 on the school closing in half a month.
Hold on. I place $1,000 for half a month
$1000...
Skinny... Go change the odds. Or I'm losing big.
Just 3 students today?
I told you it won't last.
When Grocer Wong set the odds I placed big bets on you...
expecting the school to hang in there for 2 months.
Who knows it's closing down so soon?
Keung, no. Stop it Let go.
Let me tell you, jerk Don't even try to threaten me.
We lived here for generations I'm not selling the house.
Mr Lo, you might as well think about it.
Think about what? Get the hell out.
No, Keung. Stop it.
Easy, easy. Listen to me first.
This is the last house unsold in the neighbourhood.
What do you mean, last house?
Let me tell you. I lost a leg...
but I have both hands still.
Go. Go
I'll risk my life for it.
No. No. I dare you to come again.
Headmistress... how're you? Mrs Lo.
This is the new Headmistress of the kindergarten.
Headmistress and so?
Is there anything I can help you with?
What can you help me with? We need no help.
Ka-ka didn't come to school today
I'm worried about her.
So I drop by to see how's she's doing.
Education is very important to children.
What did you mean?
You mean I kept her home from school?
She didn't want to go. Don't accuse me.
Ka-ka.
Tell me. Why aren't you going to school?
I have to stay and watch my mama and papa.
So, I can't go to school
I'm afraid they'd fight when I'm gone.
They may kill each other and I won't see them again.
Then I'll be all alone
I'll miss them.
Silly, papa cannot work due to his leg injury.
He is just in the bad mood, we will be fine.
Ka-ka.
Tell mama, papa or me...
what you think next time, OK?
Mama and papa won't fight in front of you again.
You can go to school without worries.
Right? Mrs and Mr Lo?
5 pounds. 30 bucks.
There're 7 pounds You always cheat my papa You cheater.
Don't be so mean to a child Give her 40 bucks.
Mr Ho, Siu-shet, this is the Headmistress
I come here for home visit.
Headmistress, here's your tea.
Papa's sick and he's asleep.
Please sit here and wait.
(I DON'T KNOW WHEN MAMA WILL COME)
Headmistress, it's hot and dirty in the kitchen.
Please sit and wait outside.
Siu-shet is such a good girl.
Headmistress, you're here.
Papa.
My apology. I'm not feeling well today...
and Siu-shet wanted to stay at home to take care of me.
She's such a good girl
I used to be an interior decor worker.
Now that I'm old and slow
no one wants me any more.
But I didn't apply for social security
I scavenge for scrap metal to make money.
Still manage to pay for food.
Siu-shet told me...
papa, I'll learn more words in class...
and write more letters to mama for you
I was so touched.
My girl has been a good kid since little.
Her mother lives with her brother in China.
We've waited for years...
and don't know when we'd live together.
Siu-shet misses her mom a lot.
What should I do?
Let's give it some time. Mr Ho
there must be a way out.
Oh, by the way I have a favour to ask of you
I need something fixed.
What's that?
The metal gate at the kindergarten.
It's dangerous and hasn't been repaired for years.
I want you to fix it.
That gate is too old to be fixed. So busted.
How about I replace it with a new one?
But the school...
can only afford $1,000. Is that OK?
It won't cost $1,000
I have much scrap metal It saves you the material cost.
Thank you.
That's a deal.
Headmistress, papa, let's eat.
Whoa, look at that.
You made two dishes. Such a chef.
And lettuce too.
Siu-shet, papa's going to make a new gate for the kindergarten.
How about that?
Really? Papa is the best.
You are the best. Let's eat.
Bon appetite.
Young ladies...
I'm introducing a new friend today.
Whoa, so cute.
His name is Little Black Bean.
Do you want to touch him? Yes.
Let's give him a pat Yes.
Though he's not the biggest or strongest guy in the forest, and the fellows often make fun of him.
He believes in the almighty power of dreams.
He lives out his dream at last,
being a tall big three that protects the forest.
Little Black Bean has his dream, Do you have dreams?
I do.
What's your dream, Jennie?
- To be a princess. - A princess?
Because I want to wear beautiful dresses.
Kitty, how about you?
My dream is to wash bean sprouts.
My dream is to wash bean sprouts too.
Why?
Because I don't want to leave my family.
Siu-shet, how about you? What's your dream?
My dream is to do my homework.
Why?
Papa said I'll be a useful person in future...
if I learn more and do my homework.
Chu-chu, what's your dream?
My dream is to work in a restaurant.
Why?
So that I can help Auntie Han with her dishes.
Chu-chu is such a good girl.
Ka-ka, what's your dream?
Headmistress, I can't think of one yet.
Headmistress, what's your dream?
We have an assignment
and have to ask mama and papa what their dreams are.
Papa, what's your dream?
Auntie Han, what's your dream?
Dream? I don't have one
I'm happy if I finish work early go home and sleep.
You must have one. Tell me. Tell me...
I have no dream. Stop bugging me.
Papa.
Hmmm?
What's your dream?
Why did you ask?
Mama, what's your dream?
I don't have a dream. Don't wake your dad.
Dreams only exist in your sleep.
What did your headmistress teach you?
To be a dreamer?
Tell me... tell me...
OK, Chu-chu
I'll tell you if you promise not to say it out loud.
It's an assignment from school What's your dream?
Mama, tell me. I want to know.
Hey. I'll tell you.
Papa had a dream too
I wanted to be an athlete.
A runner.
A fast runner.
The world's fastest runner.
Long long ago, I wanted to be a pilot.
Huh? A pilot?
My dream was to be...
a firefighter.
A firefighter?
My dream was...
to be Miss Hong Kong.
Huh? Miss Hong Kong.
Hush! You promised to stay silent.
Auntie Han, you're the most beautiful Miss Hong Kong in the world.
Thank you.
Hurray. Mama is so cool.
Happy? Isn't that great?
You're so great.
(LO KEUNG, AN ATHLETE)
How tall is a life-size guillotine, you think?
4 metres, I suppose.
(WAI-HUNG, NO MATTER HOW MANY PEOPLE OBJECT TO IT)
(I'LL BUILD A LIFE-SIZE GUILLOTINE. I'LL GIVE MY BEST)
Headmistress, I need to use the washroom.
Me too... me too...
Let's get in there. Quick.
Headmistress, what should we do?
Young ladies, it's time to show our team spirit
I'll take you to the public washroom in the village, OK?
OK
Headmistress, keep going...
Be careful. Watch your steps. It's slippery.
Headmistress, keep going...
The thunder monster.
Chu-chu, wait for me.
Chu-chu, don't be scared of the thunder monster.
Watch out, Chu-chu.
Help...
You girls wait here.
Chu-chu, don't be scared. I'm here.
The thunder monster ate my papa and mama.
Chu-chu, I know you're afraid
but thunder isn't a monster.
Papa and mama... are they dead?
Chu-chu must miss papa and mama a lot.
Chu-chu must miss papa and mama a lot
but they can't come and see you now.
They miss Chu-chu as much as you miss them.
Chu-chu, see?
I'm not eaten by any monster, right?
I'm fine.
Thunder and rain...
are the way papa and mama tell you...
how much they miss you.
You see?
Come with me.
Try it yourself.
Be happy in heaven.
Papa, mama, don't worry about me
I will take good care of myself.
Dr Leung's office.
Hi, I want to make an appointment for a checkup.
Dr Leung will be away for one week.
Can you come at 3pm today?
No. I'm sorry. I can't.
Wait...
how about 11am or 4pm tomorrow?
11am... 4pm... Sorry. I can't either.
Well, if anyone cancels the booking I'll inform you immediately.
Well, I'll wait till Dr Leung comes back then.
Thank you. Bye OK, bye.
Ban idling vehicle.
We received report about illegal dumping here.
Why are you pouring earth at people's door?
Who is it?
I'm here for Mr Lo.
Mr Lo, my name is Leung
I'm district council members' assistant.
The headmistress told us about your work accident...
and being harassed by a developer.
May I come inside to talk to you?
Thank you.
Come to police station with us, let's go
(1 MONTH BEFORE THE END OF SCHOOL TERM)
Quick. Come on quick.
Don't go too far kids.
Stay together. Slowly.
Chu-chu, this way
ls there a vacant table?
Keep going. What're you looking at?
Let's go that way The loser won't get her slice of cake.
School picnic with only 5 students.
Get set, go.
Be quick, Chu-chu.
Come on... Faster...
Yeah, we win.
You should celebrate while you can
I feel so happy for you when I see your faces
I'm not sure if the Chairman hasn't told you...
or you're being forgetful.
One student will graduate this year...
and there won't be 5 students in the coming term.
So, the Rural Committee won't sponsor the school any more
meaning you're closing down in one month.
You might as well be happy until then.
Am I right, 4500-dollar headmistress?
Excuse me. Can you pass me the ball please?
Thank you.
Would you play with us?
Sure.
Yay.
Hello. I'm Ying-lan
I read about you on the papers
I really appreciate what you do.
These kids are so lucky
with a good teacher...
who changes their life at such an early age.
Too bad I can't afford to give them the best.
The best? You're the best they could ever have.
The best education doesn't lie in the hardware
but in the teacher's heart.
It's fate that makes you cross their paths.
You're meant to be their teacher and you'd do it well.
Thank you.
Don't give up.
(A GOOD TEACHER WHO NEVER GIVES UP. WAIHUNG)
Chairman.
Student recruitment?
I have much confidence. Please let me try.
Since I can't move them to another school.
Let's try recruiting new students.
OK, I support.
(BOWIE CHIN, CEO, BEST AND MARVELOUS EDUCATION)
Headmaster Chin, it's Lui Wai-hung.
Do you remember me?
Hey, Headmistress Lui.
How's everything? It's been a while.
Whoa, you're famous now I read about you on every paper
4500-dollar headmistress in a village school.
The perfect PR stunt.
Do you want to join my company? We can work something out
I remember you told me about those education funds
I want to apply for subsidies to help those students in our kindergarten.
Whoa, Headmistress Lui you're a superhero in the education system.
Don't worry. I can secure $100.000 to $200.000, is it enough?
Good morning, Auntie Han.
Good morning, Mrs and Mrs Lo.
We decide to recruit new students and host an open day.
We need your help.
As long as we don't give up...
the school will survive with just one new student.
Recruitment?
Young ladies
we'd practice for the performance on the open day
I picked a song that I love very much.
It's called "The Little Sun".
Let's work hard.
Many people will come to see your performance.
Our kindergarten has an open day to recruit students.
Please come.
Our kindergarten is hosting an open day to recruit students.
Please come with your kids.
Got it yet?
I found it.
Mr Wong, our kindergarten is hosting an open day.
Please come if you're free.
You're invited too.
Let's build the base of the guillotine first.
(ATTENDANCE RECORD)
Ready. One, two, three.
(LITTLE BLACK BEAN THEATRE)
That's it. See? I promise it'd be good for another 30 years.
Hurray. Papa is a genius.
Remember your medicine.
OK
I have a proposal for Mr Chin Sure.
Could you make sure he gets it? It's important No problem.
Will you put it in his hands yourself? No problem.
OK, thanks You're welcome.
Bye Bye.
Granny, happy birthday.
Thank you my dear.
He's been painting it for a whole week.
Really?
Isn't it beautiful?
Ma;
Mommy, when do we get to eat the cake?
Be patient, my dear It won't be long.
Where's Wai-hung? What takes her so long?
I called her, but she didn't answer.
Maybe she's working and missed the call.
Should be here any minute.
The 4500-dollar headmistress...
has to do everything herself.
She must be busy.
Dong, how's Wai-hung's health lately?
She's OK.
Dr Chan, the herbalist told me...
she has been missing/her follow-up appointments for some time
I'll ask her to see Dr Chan.
The school term will be over soon and she'll quit.
She'll quit?
My friend saw her in Yuen Long couple days ago handing out leaflets.
She's hosting an open day to recruit students for the kindergarten.
Look. Here's the leaflet.
Take good care of her
I'm so sorry. I'm late.
Hi guys Hello.
Hin, you've grown taller.
Auntie Wai-hung.
Wai-hung's here. Let's cut the cake first.
Sure.
Mom, happy birthday.
Thank you.
Look at you. You look pale.
Take good care of yourself
I'm fine, Mom. Don't worry.
Sorry. My cell phone ran out of battery
London. The Netherlands. The U.S.
I'm sorry. Don't be mad at me please
Paris
I was going to tell you,
but I don't know how to put it
I said it'd only be 4 months...
and I'd only help students move to other schools.
But did you know why I want to keep teaching?
I don't want the school to close down
I want education for the students
I don't want to give them up.
You gave it all in a kindergarten with 500 students.
In a small one with 5 students you gave even more
I'm really mad this time.
You promised me.
Why didn't you tell me you'll keep teaching?
Didn't you know I'm worried about your health?
And you never take your medicine on time.
You had the tumor removed
but that doesn't mean it won't recur
I want to travel with you...
so that you can relax yourself.
Hello, Kit.
Boss, the guillotine collapsed.
What? The workers are injured
I'll be there right away.
We have a situation in the museum I have to take a look.
Boss.
How're the workers now?
On the way to hospital Thank god it's just minor injury.
What do we do now?
We still got one day Let's do it ourselves.
(I GOT TO STAY AND WORK IN MUSEUM ALL NIGHT)
(COME HERE FOR THE OPENING CEREMONY BEFORE 6PM TOMORROW.)
(SEE YOU)
(DONG, YOU'RE ALWAYS MY LOVING HUSBAND YOU'RE THE BEST.)
(I'LL SEE YOU THERE)
(OPEN DAY)
Come and eat. I got sponge cake Thanks.
We use this for communication You're number 3
I'm number 1? Yes, you are.
Hi everyone.
It's the Open Day of Yuen Tin Kindergarten.
Are you ready?
Yes.
OK, on your marks Go.
Go.
Calling headquarter This is Ho. I'm all set.
Lo Keung is all ready...
Look.
Calling headquarter A car is coming...
Got it, papa. Over.
Someone's coming Hurray.
Welcome to the Open Day of Yuen Tin Kindergarten.
This way... this...
Calling headquarter The car isn't coming this way.
It made a turn.
COPY.
That's OK. We'll wait.
There will be someone soon. OK?
I a Let's.
Here it is.
Calling headquarter. Another car coming.
There's a kid in the car. A kid in the car.
Copy papa. Over.
Hurray.
Welcome. Just go straight. It's right ahead.
Welcome to the Open Day...
of Yuen Tin Kindergarten.
Please park your car and take your child in for a look.
It's convenient.
Hello... Welcome.
Let's go.
Hey, mister. Don't go... mister.
Wait... don't go.
We're here. Please don't go...
Headmistress, it's Bowie
I've asked a few partners to meet you.
It's hard to make an appointment with them.
Come to my office at 4pm today Don't be late.
Well... OK. I'll see you there.
See you.
The brilliant projection is...
the creation of these three designers They are Y3.
Headmistress Lui.
Hi, I have an appointment with Mr Chin.
Please wait a moment Mr Chin is still in a meeting.
Oh... sure I'll sit here and wait OK.
Congrats...
Congrats... Tell your younger siblings about us.
Bring them here...
Congrats... Upload your certificate on Facebook.
Make sure you do
Facebook, OK?
Headmistress Lui, sorry to keep you waiting It's OK.
Let's go in the conference room OK.
Everyone, may I present to you,
Headmistress Lui Wai-hung.
Welcome.
Bowie, I sent you a proposal about...
the 5 students at Yuen Tin Kindergarten...
Hold on. I care about not 5...
but 5,000 students in every district. Take a seat.
It's important and I must tell you.
Private tuition is worth...
HK$3.5 to 4 billion a month...
a market not to be overlooked.
With so many monster parents around
there's no reason we should give it a miss.
That's why we'll exploit...
the cram school market for kindergarten students
I'd open...
one cram preschool in every Hong Kong district
and expand to the untapped market of mainland China.
It'll be huge.
We're missing an icon.
You got a loving image
a demure approachable face.
You're perfect to be...
Hong Kong's first tutor queen for kindergarten students.
Well said...
We'd put your face all over Hong Kong.
Mongkok. Tsimshatsui. Causeway Bay Cross-harbor Tunnel.
You'll be a superstar.
You mean kindergarten children must get all A's
must go to cram school?
Of course.
Here...
We'll pay you this amount to hire you.
Plus 1% of your classes' tuition as bonus
I guarantee you'd make over HK$10 million a year.
And you might as well forget about those village kids then.
Bowie, are you running a bank...
or a school?
I'm a teacher, but I'm not like you
I don't just teach.
Teaching is a meaningful job.
To be a role model for students.
To influence other lives with my own life.
Got it?
Headmistress, no one came.
Why don't they come to see our performance?
We still got two weeks before the term is over.
There's still hope.
We...
Headmistress...
To influence other lives with my own life.
But we found signs of recurrence.
And she's overworked That might worsen her case.
We suggest surgical operation...
right after she wakes up.
Wai-hung.
Dong... I'm sorry.
That's OK. I'll call the doctor.
Just wait here.
My dear, look out the window now.
It's OK that you didn't come I brought it here.
It's you who gave me the courage to complete this piece.
You too, you must have courage and faith.
You'd recover soon.
Along the way I'll hold you gently if you fall.
You'd make me so proud of myself.
Happiness will keep you company.
While you search for the good in life.
Don't worry
I'll be here with you the moment you wake up.
(I SINCERELY WISH YOU A BRIGHT FUTURE AHEAD)
(I'LL DEVOTE ALL MY HEART AND SOUL TO KEEP YOU ENCOURAGED)
Mr Dong-dong, what's your dream?
Dream?
(SPEEDY RECOVERY TO HEADMISTRESS - DONG)
(ALONG THE WAY I'LL HOLD YOU GENTLY IF YOU FALL)
(YOU'D MAKE ME SO PROUD OF MYSELF)
(HAPPINESS WILL KEEP YOU COMPANY)
(WHILE YOU SEARCH FOR THE GOOD IN LIFE)
(TURN EVERY SIGH INTO THE POWER OF LIFE)
(HAVE FAITH IN RESOLVING PROBLEMS)
(THE SUN WILL SHINE WHEN THE CLOUDS CLEAR UP)
(I SINCERELY WISH YOU A BRIGHT FUTURE AHEAD)
(HEADMISTRESS, I MISS YOU A LOT)
(I'LL DEVOTE ALL MY HEART AND SOUL TO KEEP YOU ENCOURAGED)
Headmistress, I miss you so much.
(I'LL DEVOTE ALL MY HEART AND SOUL TO KEEP YOU ENCOURAGED)
(LAST DAY OF SCHOOL TERM)
Are you ready?
They're waiting.
(YUEN TIN VILLAGE)
Good day, Headmistress.
It's the last day and you didn't recruit any new kid.
As said, the kindergarten...
closes down at today. OK?
Headmistress, it's great to see you back.
Welcome back, Headmistress.
Welcome back.
Headmistress, welcome back.
So glad to see you, Headmistress.
Headmistress, we miss you a lot.
Thank you.
Headmistress, welcome back.
Take a seat.
You too, let's be seated.
It's the last day of Yuen Tin Kindergarten.
In the past months.
Headmistress has shown me the brightest
and the best in human nature.
She has given her all for this school
but still...
We have a gift
that we want to present to Headmistress
with our most sincere appreciation.
(LIKE A HIBISCUS FLOWER)
(THE SUN HANGS IN THE EASTERN SKY)
(HIDING HER SHY ROUND FACE BEHIND THE BLUSHING CLOUDS)
(SMILING IN SILENCE)
(LIKE A BIG PUMPKIN)
(THE SUN HANGS IN THE SKY UP HIGH)
(SHINING ON THE HILLS HAPPILY)
(YOUNG BUDS OF GRASSES GROW)
(A BIG MOUTH SMILING)
(SHE RISES AFTER SHE SETS)
(RESPECT HER; LOVE HER)
(I GAVE HER ALL MY HEART)
(THE SUN GOES HOME WHEN SHE GETS TIRED)
(IT FEELS A BIT SCARY IN THE DARK)
(BUT WHEN THE MOON SETS TOMORROW THE SUN WILL COME BACK UP AGAIN)
(SHE RISES JUST LIKE BEFORE)
Headmistress, we missed you every day.
We hold back our tears just for the performance.
Headmistress, can we cry now?
Ladies and gentlemen This is the last day of school
I have a gown
for our only graduate this year, Lo Ka-ka
I've taught for over 20 years
and I've been to many graduation ceremonies.
This is the most unforgettable one.
Though there are only 5 students in this school
and only 1 graduate
teaching here is the best thing...
that could ever happen to me.
Ka-ka. You graduate today
I'll miss you a lot and I send you my best wishes.
Remember what I said.
Your ability goes way beyond what you can imagine.
So, you should study hard.
Keep working towards your dream.
Lo Ka-ka now present to you your graduation certificate.
Thank you Headmistress.
Time for graduation speech A big hand for Lo Ka-ka.
Mr Chairman, Headmistress ladies and gentlemen
I'm proud to be a graduate from Yuen Tin Kindergarten.
Not long ago most teachers and classmates left us.
But I'm grateful that Headmistress came
so that we could still come to classes.
Headmistress, thanks for teaching me...
and visiting my family from time to time.
From now on, I will study hard.
When I grow up, I want to be like you
helping those in need.
Headmistress. Thank you.
But Headmistress
can I not graduate at all? Can I?
Kitty, Jennie, I want to see you graduate...
from primary, secondary school and university, OK?
Yay.
Headmistress, what's your dream?
My dream is to be the good teacher
who waits for the 5 of you by the school door every morning.
That's the happiest thing I can dream of.
(IT FEELS SAD TO LEAVE I'LL MISS MY TEACHERS FOR LIFE)
(WE BID FAREWELL AND GO SEPARATE WAYS)
(STILL FAINTLY RECALL THE MISCHIEF WE PLAYED)
(THE CHICK HAS GROWN UP AND WILL LEAVE THE NEST TODAY)
(IT'LL STRIVE TO LIVE A GOOD LIFE)
(YOU'RE A GUIDING LIGHT)
(YOU'D MEET STUDENTS YOU'VE TAUGHT WHEREVER YOU GO)
(I SINCERELY WISH YOU THE BEST)
(MAY THE WIND TAKE YOU WHERE YOU WANT TO BE)
(LET'S SHAKE HANDS NOW)
(SINGING OUT LOUD IN OUR BELOVED SCHOOL)
(NO ONE KNOWS WHAT HAPPENS TOMORROW)
(PACING HASTILY; ACTING AMBITIOUS)
(LETTING GO OF YOUR HAND NOW)
(WHEN AND WHERE WILL WE SHAKE HANDS AGAIN?)
(IN A LIFETIME, YOU MUST MEET A GOOD TEACHER WHO CHANGES YOUR LIFE)
(VILLAGERS WERE DEEPLY TOUCHED AND THEY SENT IN TWO STUDENTS)
(YUEN TIN KINDERGARTEN WAS SAVED AND KEEPS RUNNING TILL NOW)
(TODAY, HEADMISTRESS LUI STILL WORK AT YUEN TIN KINDERGARTEN)
(IN JUST 5 YEARS THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS HAS GROWN TO OVER 60)
(COUNTLESS CHILDREN AND FAMILIES RECEIVED BLESSINGS FROM HER)