You Are the One

Hey, you're blocking the way!

You're in everyone's way!

Move forward so l can get off!

- There's another way over there! - Take it easy!

l was here first, why did you move forward?

You shouldn't have gone there.

- l was making a turn. - Why don't you just back up?

Good looking sirs...

l beg of you.

We all know how hard life is nowadays.

Oil prices are sky high.

We're wasting it all with this traffic jam.

Let's just take a break from all this.

We'll better serve the country...

if we let these commuters get to their destinations.

Right?

- Right! Back up already! - See?

Who are you anyway?

Who am l? Hold this for me.

Here. l am but a proud civil servant.

Now, can we get things back in order?

Let's all get back to our vehicles and get along.

Finally!

Let's see. l think we should start with you.

Please back up a bit.

You, sir, should follow him. Wait a second.

Thank you! Can you?

Go...

Hang on. Back up a bit. Now, go!

Bye. Thank you. Everybody, go!

Drive safely! Take care!

Have a nice day! Bye!

Miss, miss...

l'm so sorry! l didn't mean to.

You surprised me.

l'm running late. Again, l'm sorry.

Go home Americans! Go home!

Go home Americans!

Sister, join us in our cause. Prove your love for our motherland.

You know, if l weren't in a hurry...

- l'll join you. - Really?

- lt's just that l'm really late. - Thanks!

Next time.

Go home Americans!

- Hello? - Hello?

- Excuse me. - Why did you bring your cell phone?

You can't take that inside the embassy.

Then, why did you call me?

Well, l just want to check if you're already there.

l'm here.

- How about your passport? - Excuse me.

Your papers? Did you double-check everything?

l did. lt's complete.

You don't have to call. Long distance calls are costly.

l'm fine, l know what to do.

Okay. Don't forget to go online later.

- Papang wants to chat with you. - Fine, l will.

- Bye. - Okay, bye.

Guard! Guard! Purita Malasmas. l'm scheduled for 10 AM.

- Malas-mas. - Malasmas. Here's my passport.

- Number 28. Counter 12. - Gina, l got a visa!

- That's it? - Yes, that's it.

- Hi, good morning. - Hi, good morning.

Can l have your documents and passport, please?

He's gorgeous!

Sure.

Am l lucky or what?

Do you have any relatives in the States?

Yes, my Papang and my Mamang. And so is my sister Charita.

Do you have any other proof?

Banking statements? Credit card bills?

Any other...

we don't really need that.

Purpose of visit?

My... my Mamang... my mother is sick.

And my father is working.

So, no one is really taking care of her.

l thought your sister was there too?

No, she's not there.

l... l mean she's there.

But she has a job in California.

So, she can't be in New York.

And my Papang and my Mamang is in New York.

So, that's your only reason of going? Your sick mother?

Yes, yes! Promise.

Alright. Wait.

- Miss Malas... mas. - Malasmas.

- l'm denying your visa application. - What!?

- Why?! - You haven't shown me enough proof...

that you're coming back to the Philippines.

Your reasons don't seem that urgent, or credible for that matter.

You may reapply again when you're ready with more documents...

or when your status has changed. Thank you.

Wait!

Charita, is it my fault l got an arrogant consul?

lt's because of the small salary you get from your dead-end job.

lt's no wonder he suspected you'll be an illegal migrant!

lsn't that what you wanted me to do? To be an illegal migrant?

Sally, that's not the point.

You could have done more to prepare for the interview.

l told you to open a bank account.

- Huh? Hello? - Hello?

- Sally! - Chary, l can't hear you!

- The signal's weak here. - Hello! Hello? Sally?

- Sally? Sally! - l'll hang up now. Bye.

You're too harsh on your sister.

She ought to get a taste of it sometimes.

Otherwise, she'd seem too perfect.

The way she lectures me, you'd think she's my mother.

You know she only wants to help you leave the country.

But l already said l don't want to go there!

l'm only going for Mamang and Papang.

Why don't you want to, anyway?

You may be the only Filipino who isn't dreaming of going to America.

And what am l to do there?

Find a better job!

l already have a great job here.

Then enjoy yourself. Have some fun!

Or just be with your family.

You know it would be fine...

if it's just having fun with Mamang and Papang.

But spending everyday with Chary? l'll be drained of my patience.

Besides, l can't imagine doing anything illegal.

That's why... That consul!

The nerve!

For him to think that l'd stay there illegally.

He better not show his face to me ever again.

Or else!

Good evening, Sir!

- Hi. - Early tonight.

No party?

Should l cook dinner for you?

No. Don't bother.

- Tired? - Unbelievably.

l've been telling you you should get married.

So, someone can take care of you.

Find a Pinay wife.

The best wife in the world.

Very caring and loving.

lt'll just make more exhausted.

l'll go ahead, then.

Okay. Bye.

Hi son, it's mom again!

How was your day?

You never returned my call...

Anyway, l saw Eleonor's daughter in the grocery earlier.

You won't believe how much she's grown.

l was thinking you'd make a wonderful couple!

Oh and by the way...

Did you finally find time to do what l've been asking you to do?

l know it can take up some of your time honey...

but you promised me you'd do it.

Do call me when you can. Sweet kisses!

Hey, Maggie? Look it's Will.

Will, what are you doing here?

l thought you were going to stay home?

Hey man! l wasn't planning on it!

lt was a change in plans.

No excuses, man!

- You're not getting away this time. - Hey! Round of beers. Four.

What a day, man!

For some dumb luck, l kept getting visa denials.

Oh man, you're lucky!

At least you didn't have to deal with that scrawny old lady.

l saw her three times this month.

- The lady with the flower on the head? - Yes, that's the one.

Guys, please. l came here to relax.

l mean, it's their decision to apply anyway.

l don't know about you but l'm glad l'm leaving in a couple of months.

What about your girls? You're gonna leave them here crying?

Save me the drama.

And correction, l will not be leaving anybody behind.

l've never hooked up with Filipina, and never will.

Why Will? Cause you can't handle us?

You're a little too difficult to get rid off.

Not my kind of ladies.

Admit it. We are just so lovable.

- Right, honey? - That's true!

- Hey, get a room! - Right!

You'll find your match.

What for, Papang? We have a house here.

- That's why l'm working this hard. - l'll go ahead, Sally.

Bye, Pang!

- Bye... - Hey, rent's due!

- Tomorrow, l promise! - take care!

l working my ass off so you guys can go back home.

But working there won't earn you as much as you would over here.

Take Chary, for example.

She's only been here for a few months, but already she's earning big bucks.

And up for promotion.

Pang, l'm also up for promotion.

Besides, Chary is better off saving...

some of the rent money she gives to you if you guys were living here with me.

Not to mention the lawyer's fees.

Chary can handle it.

Just promise me you'll try again.

Do it for me and your Mamang.

How's Mamang anyway? When can l speak to her?

She's resting now. Maybe next time.

- Tell her to take it easy. - l will.