A Family Tour (自由行)

The windy season has arrived.

Yue Yue has come,

a bit of a sudden.

It feels rather strange.

Did Mum first see me the same way back then?

Leaves on the trees rustle in the wind.

Memories cut across dreams and play with time.

When I close my eyes,

I can smell my father as he used to hold me.

The smell of soap on him is distinctive.

"Yang Shu's diary"

"Temporary stay for Hong Kong and Macau residents"

"Passport number"

"Taiwan Visa"

Hello.

We really can't do that.

Can we follow the itinerary of your tour group

and meet the old lady in Taiwan?

Please understand our situation, Ms. Peng.

Can you please make an exception?

Ms. Peng said,

we should go back to China and join the tour there.

We should leave with the group from China

and go back with them.

That would definitely work. But you can't.

I asked

if we could follow their itinerary

and meet Mum in Taiwan.

She said that might be possible.

What do you think?

It sounds strange.

The travel agency didn't say anything.

They just asked me

to see the authorities at the Immigration Bureau.

I'm worried all the same.

I'm sure they'll mention you both tomorrow,

but I'll stick to my story and tell them

I'm going to Taiwan for sightseeing.

You are in Hong Kong

and have nothing to do with my trip.

In such case, Mum,

can you let me know the situation

as soon as you finish meeting with them tomorrow?

Alright, that's it for now.

- Talk soon. - Daddy, look at my beanpod.

What is it?

Shall we take a photo

and send it to Mummy?

Taiwan Arrival Card. Anyone?

Do Chinese nationals need to fill it?

- Yes. Here you are. - Thank you.

Do you need an Arrival Card?

- One for me please! Thank you. - No problem.

Anyone needs a Taiwan Arrival Card?

Scissors, paper, stone.

Dear passengers,

we are descending onto Kaohsiung Airport.

Please return to your seats and fasten your seat belts.

Our estimated time of arrival is 3:30pm local time.

Director Yang Shu!

Director Yang Shu!

The reporters are already here.

Please get ready. Thank you.

This year,

we're very pleased to feature Yang Shu as our Director In Focus,

in particular to show

"The Mother of One Recluse" which she made 5 years ago.

I believe it's the main goal of

this year's festival to introduce to you

Chinese independent

filmmakers like her.

It's difficult for our

Taiwan filmmakers to understand

their courage in confronting politics.

I suppose what you call politics is really a personal choice.

I suppose what you call politics most important kind of politics,

especially in a country without civil rights.

Perhaps Taiwanese audience will see in my film

a mother's situation

This is the purpose of my film.

Excuse me, Director.

Your husband and son have checked into the hotel.

You mother will arrive at 8 o'clock.

Thank you.

The film was made 5 years ago.

Perhaps it's the best time to watch

and discuss it again today.

Director Yang, may I ask...

Since you've lived in exile in Hong Kong for 5 years now,

how do you feel about Hong Kong?

Any thoughts on your future projects?

Hong Kong is my home now.

I'm planning to make a feature

about a family in the midst of the Umbrella Movement.

Thank you.

All the best.

Thank you for helping me with my Taiwan visa.

That's our job. Good luck with everything.

Thank you.

Thank you.

In his short film,

he stated his nationality is Chinese for as many as 7 times

and bowed at 90 degrees repeatedly.

He denied his alleged pro-independence stance,

and said there was only one China...

Must you do the change now?

This has provoked anger among netizens

and intense attention from political figures.

Below is the full text of Dr. Lin's statement.

Hi, I'm "Dr. Happiness" Lin Hua Chung.

I apologise.

I've been proud of myself being a Chinese.

We belong to the same China

on both sides of the Straits.

I've always kept this belief firmly in my heart.

I still praise myself

that I can be a proper Chinese.

Good evening.

Come on, let's get off first.

Come on, this way.

Yes, hurry up.

Breakfast at 6:30 tomorrow.

Mum.

You had your hair cut short.

You look even thinner than on our internet chats.

Hi, Mr. Cheung.

How are you?

This must be Ms. Yang.

We've got a slight problem with the rooms.

It'll take about an hour to sort out.

Madam Chen needs to come with me.

Don't walk too fast.

You can meet again in an hour, alright?

Let's go.

Just a little while, okay?

Take it easy.

Where are you going? Come take the lift.

You'll meet again in an hour,

okay?

You shouldn't get in with us.

Let them get out first.

Come on, squeeze in.

- Get in. - Thank you.

Press the button.

Hey!

I dreamt that

Dad and Mum were walking in front.

They kept walking.

I tried to call out to them

but I couldn't.

How come...

Mum looks even thinner in real life?

Didn't I tell you?

She's using her walking stick again.

You didn't tell me that.

But now you see each other, don't you?

Yes, but I don't know what to say to her.

Silly thing.

This is Taiwan.

We can say anything we want.

Mum's room number.

"Formosa Film Festival"

Hey.

You are...?

Where are you going? You can't take any criticism. You just took off.

You wouldn't even take a shower.

All you do is play with your phone.

How often do we travel?

Wrong room.

Here you are.

So this is the film.

Haven't you made any film after this one?

Mum,

my life has been rather chaotic these 5 years.

Mine has been rather quiet these 5 years.

Since I can't go back,

I spend a lot of time every year

renewing my residency in Hong Kong.

On several occasions, I almost had to go elsewhere.

I have to teach for a living.

Then we had Yue Yue.

He'll be 4 this year.

The doctor told me to have the operation as soon as I return.

I've got all my medication with me.

Why didn't you tell me?

It was difficult to explain online.

Good evening, Ms. Yang, Madam Chen.

Sorry to disturb you.

I've come to confirm a few things with you.

The arrangement with your family is unusual.

I'm sure you understand.

The Immigration Bureau

has communicated with us about Madam Chen's travel.

You don't need me to tell you this.

Ms. Yang,

your husband, Mr. Cheung isn't around?

He's nice and very meticulous.

He's been in contact with us.

He has made very good arrangements.

Please relay to him