Curse of Lola (Zu zhou)

You're up early.

Casting is done.

Xiao Mei got the part.

Listen...

How are you and Tian Yuan?

Fine.

She's quite talented...

and hard working too.

She's less sophisticated than Xiao Mei.

I think she'll make a better Lola.

That's just my personal opinion.

There's nothing to it.

I better go if there's nothing else.

Get off the bike at the front door.

Don't break the rule.

That's it for today.

Tonight is the premier of 'Lola'.

Make up at 5.

Curtain goes up at 7.

I hope that every member of...

the cast and crew...

will do your best.

to make the premiere a success.

Watch out.

I don't eat before the show.

But you're not on tonight.

You must eat.

Follow spot.

Alright.

Back light!

Look at that.

Turn it off.

Hurry up and fix it.

The light that almost hit me this morning,

has it been tampered with?

What?

Nothing.

Why are you so nervous?

What do you mean?

I'm just thinking...

if I were killed by the light

Who'd replace me?

It was just a thought.

I'm fine now.

No one can take my place.

Understand?

Let's go.

Sorry.

It's alright.

I'll mop it up.

Come in.

Don't just stand there.

You've seen me before

Well?

I was a hit, right?

You should be the first to congratulate me.

That's why I sent for you.

Anything you want to say to me?

Wait.

Listen.

If you walk out today,

you'll be sorry.

Zhen Yu.

What is it?

Did something fall?

It's too sour.

Why are you up?

The water is cold.

Is it alright?

Yes.

I've been looking for you after the show,

I'm worried about you.

Are you upset?

No.

Really?

Yes.

Xiao Mei's death will affect the troupe.

People will be asking for refunds.

That's why the show must go on.

Hello?

What?

I'm in a meeting.

If he doesn't want to eat, forget it.

I'll be home soon.

Is Mr. Wu not feeling well?

Let's call it a day.

What is it?

Nothing.

I can't sleep.

What about you?

Having nightmares again?

During the performance on Friday night,

if anyone noticed anything unusual backstage,

report to management right away.

We're discussing Xiao Mei's replacement.

Speak up if you want the part.

Xiao Xiao.

You want to say something?

I want to know if this is fair play

Of course.

Anyone who can dance well can be Lola.

When will casting start?

Tomorrow morning.

You never told me.

What's with this scar?

It was a long time ago.

What happened?

Can we not talk about this?

Do you feel bad?

About what?

Xiao Mei.

What do you mean?

Just curious.

Someone you know died,

you'd feel bad.

That's all.

What are you trying to say?

Nothing.

Tell me.

Who'll replace Xiao Mei?

You.

Of course.

Stop.

Tian Yuan, your turn.

We think she was poisoned.

What do you want us to do?

Nothing.

We're conducting an investigation.

We'll start with members of the troupe.

We're on a tight schedule.

We can't afford any delays.

Try to wrap this up quickly.

Manager.

We'd rather not be here at all.

I know. We'll do our best.

Thanks.

Hello.

I'm still changing.

Don't rush me.

Just wait.

About Xiao Mei,

the cops want to talk to you.

You won't be held responsible.

Just tell them what you know.

You broke up over a year ago?

Hurry, Tian Yuan.

What does the manager want with you?

Nothing.

Something to do with me?

How did I do today?

Will I get the part?

The cops are talking to everyone.

The manager wants to warn me.

Why you?

It's not just me.

but everyone else.

Including me?

Maybe.

What can I say?

I've only been here less than a year.

Let's go to my place.

I'm going back to the dorm.

Casting will start soon,

I want to practice some more.

It was too fast.

I didn't see his face.

Later,

I hid in the trunk.

Did you hear me when I came in?

No.

That's not possible.

I really didn't hear.

Fine.

Hide inside the closet.

I already told you,

I didn't hear anything.

Come on.

Just do it.

I really didn't hear anything.

I was in there for a long time,

until there was no air.

The lights were out by then.

I really didn't know you were there.

Alright.

I believe you.

Don't cry.

You still won't believe me.

I just don't want you to get hurt.

You know.

I only believe you.

How come you always see things...

you're not supposed to?

It's over.

Forget it.

Come on.

Close your eyes.

Get some sleep.

I wish I could do that.

Auntie

What are you doing here?