Chen Mo and Meiting (陈默和美婷)

Diao Ke Shi Guang Film Productions presents

a Liu Hao film

CHEN MO AND MEITING

During the Cultural Revolution

millions of college and university graduates

were sent to the countryside for re-education.

Their children are now allowed to return to the cities.

But there, they don't fit in. Meiting is among them.

In the course of political reforms, millions of peasants pour into the cities.

Yet, they don't find a better life. Chen Mo is one of them.

leading roles Du Huanan Wang Lingbo

Hey!

What do you want?

Please open the door, Xiao Hong.

So you've turned into a flower-girl overnight?

Give me a few. - Careful!

Where did you get them from? - Guess.

From a friend?

Out.

Hello! - One moment.

Do you need help? - No.

What happened, caught by the cops again? - Not this time.

Give me some water.

Have a beer.

You think so? - Why not?

Will you pay? - No, my boss.

You're a fine one! - It's only a beer.

He's lucky to have me.

You look like you're doing well. - Fighting my way.

You're better off than me.

I'm doing okay, that's all.

I'd like some beer. - Coming.

Hi, Wang! Have you finally come over?

You're winding me up again.

Could I speak to President Shen? It's me, Meiting.

When are you going to get your hair washed? You never keep a promise!

Mr Sun? This is Meiting.

You're working on the set? Have you got a role for me?

Well, then I won't trouble you any longer.

Pass by after work, and I'll give you a head massage.

See you.

Where does Wang work now? - No idea.

She could have told you, since you're so close.

We're running out of setting lotion. We need to get some more.

What happened to you? - Nothing special, they got me again.

Motherfuckers! They've got nothing better to do.

Have a smoke.

How is your brother doing?

Unchanged. His eyes need treatment.

I want to send him money for New Year.

Will you go back home? - I don't know yet. We'll see.

Why? - Maybe you want to do something decent.

What do you mean?

I worry about you, you idiot. - Shut up and work.

Bitch.

Talking to me? - Definitely not.

What's all this shouting in the early morning?

Meiting, I'll quit, I want to go back home.

New Year is coming soon. I want to say good-bye.

You're going back to your home town?

Take care. - I will.

You're alone here? - Yes.

They've tightened controls, they come three times a day, now.

I'm always on the run. It gets to me.

What about the others? - They pushed off.

New Year's coming, they all return home to their families.

Do you stay? - I'm a good runner.

Fuck! I have to move on. - Bye then.

He's been hanging around here since early morning.

Let's ask him.

What are you doing here? - Why?

Why are you always sneaking around here?

Who are you talking about? - You.

Don't you know what this is? - I didn't enter.

What are you doing here? - I'm waiting for someone.

It's a citizen's duty to ensure safety.

I've been waiting for her. - Do you know him?

Oh, it's you. I know him.

What a place to wait! - I've been here all morning.

Wait a second. - Hurry up.

Where are the flowers? - Haven't seen them.

Sorry, the flowers are gone. - You lost them?

Yes. - But you were in charge of them.

That wasn't the deal. You just handed them over to me.

You've taken them. - What shall we do now?

You want to blackmail me? No chance!

I want my flowers back. - The boss is coming.

I won't go if you don't pay.

How about me washing your hair and we're quits?

That's a bad deal for me.

Alright. But you're pretty filthy.

Your hair is so dirty, it doesn't even lather.

That hurts.

When did you last wash them?

Two or three days ago. - You mean months.

Hey, be careful!

Done. - That was it?

What else do you want?

Hello? The boss isn't in. Wait!

Meiting!

Hello? He isn’t in.

This is Meiting.

You're calling from Guangzhou?

Alright. He usually comes here in the afternoons.

No, thank you.

You have this tea every day. Does it do you any good?

Of course. Without it my voice would have gone by now.

I'm dead-beat.

Go to bed now. We have to get up early.

Good morning. - Morning.

Quick, clean up this place, please. - You do it!

Today it's your turn.

You didn't clean up yesterday.

Yes, I did!

Come on, go ahead! The boss will be here soon.

Hell, when do you want to start?

You should do it.

Come on, hurry up. Tidy up, will you?

I like to watch you working.

Why did you come here again?

Shouldn't 1?

Cheeky.

The face? - Washed it this morning.

What do you want, then? A massage?

Alright.

I'll be right back.

Oh, you're busy right now. - One moment, please.

Hey, he's a friend of mine, he's in a hurry.

I'll give him a face massage. Can you wait a second?

Stop that! What the hell are you doing?

Stop it, or you'll be in real trouble!

Stop it

What's going on here?

None of your business.

How do you know?

Who is this dirty clod, your friend? - What kind of place do you think this is?

You're not going to work here much longer!

Go away! - What's the matter?

You quit work? - It's all your fault.

Where do you go? - Don't know.

Leave me alone.

Don't be afraid.

You're scared, aren't you? - No, not me!

Come on then. But don't bother me.

And you don't bother me.

Wait.

Have a seat.

Nice place you live in.

It'll do. Being away from home you're not so fussy.

You pay a lot of rent?

It was cheap in the beginning. Now it's gone up.

Where shall I sleep? - In this bed.

And you? - Me, too.

There is another bed.

The landlady's. You pay extra for that.

What are you doing?

The landlady says you can stay here for a few days.

What about the rent?

Give your spare money to me, if you want.

Chen Mo. And yours?

Meiting. - Is that your stage-name?

That's only a wig! - Didn't you realize?

Get up, breakfast is ready.

I'll be gone in a minute.

Get up! The food will get cold.

Can you get me a job?

What do you want to do? - Anything.

I need someone. But I'm not quite sure.

Why shouldn't I cope with it?

I'll ask my boss then. - But don't forget.

Hey, girl, you haven't paid yet!

Don't shout like that. I just forgot.

What's the matter with you? - Leave me alone. I'm angry.

What happened? Who made you angry?

They don't want me! Are they all ashamed of me?

It's alright.

Are you crazy? -Yes, |I am.

Have you gone mad?

Stop crying! What's the matter?

What happened?

Don't cry.

Blow your nose.

Can I have a bite?

It's okay.

Go and wash your face. You look like a witch.

Come on!

Your beer!

Good-bye.

Hello. Do you need an employee?

What are you good at?

Washing and styling hair, massage, everything.

Perms? - Too.

What do you expect from us? What do you want?

Can I stay here?

Sorry, we only offer food,

no lodging.

Thank you. - You're welcome.

Where have you been? - Looking for work.

Leave it for now. I'll help you in a few days.

I bought you a pullover.