My name is Rain.
When I was young, I fell very ill,
and lost some of my hearing ability.
In order to understand, I needed to read their lips.
Different, yet also handicapped, is my friend,
Summer.
Whatever I cannot hear,
Summer can sense, even in the harshest conditions.
Come.
Hey! It's only a five-minute walk from my house,
you don't have to come get me next time.
Well, it's on the way.
The song just now, was it the fast or the slow version?
The slow version.
The slow version? I like it.
HE SEES AND SHE HEARS
-Sorry! -Are you okay?
It's okay.
Your flowers.
Thank… Thank you.
Looks like it's going to be a long night.
Yes, we will be closing late tonight. Business was bad last week.
Hey, will you play the song now?
The song in the taxi?
We shall see… Let's go?
Be careful!
Dad!
Why are you so late?
Sorry, I couldn't get a taxi.
I thought I told you before, traffic will be heavy!
My daughter.
Thanks.
Next time, come earlier. Don't wait until traffic is heavy!
I've been telling you, but you just don't listen.
That song is nice. I've never heard it before.
It was written by a famous composer.
And who's he?
I don't think you know him.
To a better future!
And a memorable past!
You're waiting for him tonight?
Maybe I'm waiting for myself?
That sounds complicated.
You know, sometimes I really envy you.
Envy me?
Because I can play the piano?
No, because you can't hear what goes on around here.
Is there any noise around here? I can't hear.
Do you know what I do around here?
I know…
People come here for many reasons.
But everyone comes here to hide something.
Then… what are you hiding?
If I tell you, then I won't have anything to hide.
That's true.
Hey, wait for me. I'm going to buy flowers.
He's here. Looks like he's got a date.
One day, he'll be lonely, and when he's lonely…
He'll come find you?
Hey! What are you doing? I'm due on stage!
You finish it. I'm going to talk to him.
What's there to say?
Things that a lonely man will want to hear…
Good luck!
Actually, I don't know who the lonely one is…
Sorry, I didn't know you were here.
Of course you didn't.
James! The usual, 14 stalks of roses?
No. I need just one today. I will pay for the rest.
Oh… Okay.
Here you go.
Today's flower is beautiful.
-Here, keep the change. -Thank you!
Happy to see you.
Hey! What's up!
Looks like you have company today. Where did you pick her up?
Why? You're jealous?
When will it be my turn?
I hope never!
Why?
Because you try too hard, my sweet.
Give me a chance?
The more desperate you are, the more scared I am!
No matter. If she can't satisfy you, you know where to find me.
Will you go back to take the roses?
Dad, it's okay. He must have his reason for changing his mind.
Don't be naive. People only come here for two reasons: alcohol and sex.
And inside, they're all dead!
Actually, I know why they're here…
But I believe deep down, they're still good people.
LOVE AND LUST
LOVE AND MEMORIES
Hey, that girl just now… you know her?
I always run into her in the lobby.
And… have you two ever got into bed?
No. Despite her efforts, I've always turned her away.
Why? She looks pretty and young.
It's not how she looks that bothers me.
It's what she's hiding underneath it all.
I think you don't trust people.
Hey, don't talk so much. You're spoiling the mood!
So talkative…
Sometimes, it's not about people talking. It's what they talk about…
Hey!
Hey! Watch where you're going!
Apologize to her!
Why? In a hurry to see your wife?
I don't need your money! I don't need your pity either!
Next time, watch where you're going!
So reckless. How can there be such a person?
Let's go.
Old pervert.
Quite classy for a prostitute.
What about me? Do you find me pretty?
Come in and talk.
Come on…
Why so shy?
This is much better.
Wait.
I need you to put this on.
It smells bad.
Don't ask too many questions. Just put it on.
I got changed…
Who's this old woman?
What old woman?
This is my wife.
Say the wrong things, and I'll make you regret it!
Do you understand?
Come here!
Please don't be angry.
No, not like this.
Come this side.
What are you doing?
You just don't look right! Wait!
What… What are you doing?
Wait…
Not red enough.
Wait!
Help! What are you doing?
Let me go!
Let me go, you pervert!
Wait!
There's something very wrong with you! You pervert!
This is not the way to treat us!
You don't belong here!
Yes…
I belong with my wife!
She's my wife.
She's my wife…
You lunatic! Crazy man!
-Here are your flowers. -Thank you.
You're welcome, bye-bye.
Hey, pretty.
Sir, do you want to buy flowers?
Do you have a boyfriend?
Hey, boss.
She's blind.
And she's so much younger than you. And you want her to be your girl?
You rascal!
-Do I look old? -Just a bit.
You're blind, anyway. It doesn't matter how I look, right?
Be my girl?
My dad will be back soon.
What's the deal with your dad?
How old are you anyway? Still think you're daddy's girl?
You better leave now… Or I'll call the police…
Leave her alone!
You wanna make trouble? Do it with me!
Hey, boss…
We…
We better let her go.
Let her go.
Or else what?
Or else…
You'll regret it!
You wanna be a hero, right?
-Rain, are you okay? -We just work here.
You wanna make trouble, please go elsewhere!
Haven't I told you boys to stay out of this place?
Uncle Huat, you don't own this territory anymore!
-Are you all right? -I'm all right.
Do you want me to throw you out, or wait for the police?
You win…
I see you're stuck in your past!
Let's go!
Rain!
I'm here.
Rain, are you injured?
No, I'm okay.
Really?
Really, I'm okay.
Why are you early today?
Well, I was thinking of practicing a new song.
A new song?
Would you like to hear it?
Sure.
Is your dad angry?
Angry about what?
Angry with me. For failing to protect you?
No, I think he was more worried
that he wouldn't be able to protect himself.
I'm sorry for what happened.
Don't say sorry.
I should be thanking you. Thank you for protecting me.
Let's go play your new song for me?
Sure, let's go.
Sorry, butter fingers.
It's all right. What's the title of this song?
I haven't thought of it yet.
Crowds passing on a rainy day Not wanting to move
That familiar feeling of Passing and leaving
I'm not sure we met before in our dreams
But I know it's you…
The rain passed, silence doesn't matter Remember this moment
This moment we find ourselves
It completes me and a rainbow will shine
Heaven knows and will pave the way for us
We are meant for each other
Even though we haven't met
It's fated we will be
Together forever
We will be together
No matter how difficult
Holding hands every day
The rain passed, silence doesn't matter Remember the moment
This moment we find ourselves
It completes me and a rainbow will shine
Heaven knows and will pave the way for us
We are meant for each other
Even though we haven't met
It's fated we will be
Together forever
We will be together
No matter how difficult
Holding hands every day
Why are you crying?
You sing so beautifully, and play the piano so well.
I'm touched by your song.
I'm really touched by your singing, too.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Honestly, though…
are you disappointed?
Why would I be disappointed?
To be able to play such a beautiful melody,
but not be able to hear it?
I don't hear it.
I see it through the expressions of the people around me.
And I'm happy.
Maybe that's the reason why I'm here, performing.
Even if I play badly…
the audience won't be bothered.
People have other reasons to be here.
Then they're here for the wrong reasons, right?
Are we here for the wrong reasons as well?
Well, my home is just a block from here.
So at least it's nearby.
That's an unfair answer.
Your question wasn't fair.
Yes, you're right. The question wasn't fair at all.
That's right!
Thank you for the flowers.
They brighten up my mood
whenever I sit by this piano.
At least I know…
I'm inspiring you in some other way.
You inspire me in many ways…
What ways?
You…
I… should go back.
Hey, you must remember…
Don't give up.
On what?
Don't give up on… your dream, the music school.
I won't give up.
Keep it up.
LOVE AND POSSESSION
Don't worry, I won't tell your boss.
Thanks.
Do you always work late?
Yes, sometimes.
Then… do you have time for your boyfriend?
I don't have a boyfriend. Are you married?
You're very direct.
Better to get that out of the way first.
I'm not married. And you?
No, I'm not done with you yet. What do you do for a living?
You're so pretty.
Answer my question.
Me…
I work for a listed company.
I don't want to bore you with the details.
I'm good with details. Have you ever been married?
Never.
No more questions?
-I'm cutting your hair. -Then it's my turn.
How long have you been in Singapore?
Too long…
What about your family?
I don't want to talk about them.
Maybe a little shorter?
You'll look like a dork if I cut it any shorter.
It's worth it as long as I can continue seeing you in the mirror.
Although I don't know Alan that well…
It feels like he's the train I have been waiting for all along.
I feel that he really loves me, hopefully I can reach my destination soon.
Alan.
Oh… Hi, Mom.
I'm good.
Yes, the salon manager treats me very well.
How's the family doing?
Did you receive the money I sent?
Not enough?
I'll try to send you more.
I'll take care of myself.
Don't worry.
The usual, please.
Thank you.
The last person I'd expect to see here.
If you're wondering, I'm just passing through.
Not when you have that in your hand. Guess there's no one else tonight?
Cheers!
What happened to you?
Work hazard.
Have you seen a doctor?
I've had enough of doctors.
Maybe it's time you take a break.
Well, my shift is supposed to be over, but I still need to send money home.
You need to send money to your family?
My younger sister is heading to university soon.
I don't want her to follow in my footsteps.
Maybe I can help you with that.
What do you mean?
People come here looking for something meaningful.
It could be love…
hope…
or money, just like you.
But, in the end they realize they lost more than they thought.
So why do they come back?
Because they're waiting for the right time to check out.
Check out?
Yes, normally it's at 12:00 p.m.
But it's way past 12:00 p.m. now.
Yes, we're the over stayers.
Actually, you're quite a mysterious man.
Yes, my wife used to say that about me.
For tonight.
Then let me make you happy tonight. No unwanted memories. How about it?
How did you know?
Word gets around.
Nobody wants to be in bed with a crazy guy, even if the money's good.
Cheers.
Put this on.
How old was she when she died?
No questions. Just put it on, please.
You know, I didn't ask for this.
This job, this life.
If I had a choice, I'd do something else.
None of us come into this world by choice.
My parents, they live in a poor village.
My brother and sisters… they all depend on me.
Life isn't easy back home.
I can imagine it isn't easier here.
But at least you have people back home waiting for you.
Is that why you resort to prostitutes?
To feel loved?
I have only loved one woman in my life.
My wife.
But life decided to take her away from me too soon.
How do I look?
Like your wife?
My wife's name is Rose.
Her name is Rose.
Darling, I'm here.
I have never left you.
Rose.
Rose…
Why did you leave me?
I didn't.
I have been waiting for you.
Do you know I'm very lonely?
Yes, darling, I know.
Don't ever leave me again.
I won't. I promise.
Don't lie to me.
I won't leave you again.
Rose!
Don't ever leave me.
I won't, I promise.
I love you, Rose.
Don't leave me.
I didn't. I won't leave you.
You cannot leave me again.
What's the matter? Am I doing it wrong?
No, not at all… you're doing it perfect.
Is that a problem?
That's not a problem.
You're doing it fine, no problem.
I can't continue like this…
I will get you in trouble.
What do you mean? I don't understand.
It's nothing.
I'm talking to myself.
This is for you.
It's too much.
We haven't even started.
No, I think this is all I need.
Go and take good care of your family.
Love your family while they're alive.
Treasure them because it doesn't last forever.
Did I make you realize all that?
Yes, I did feel it.
Thank you.
What's your name?
My name is Moon.
No, I mean, your real name?
Xiao Yan.
You can lie to the world…
but you cannot lie to yourself.
Take the money, do something meaningful.
Don't lie to yourself.
No more lies.
Thank you.
For me, all these years,
I have been with many women
to try and find the love I had lost with my wife.
Now I realize…
I will never be able to
find the kind of love and feelings
I had with my wife.
Rose, here I come…
Sorry, I'm late.
What took you so long?
They needed extra help at the salon. I had to help close the shop.
You should've called earlier. I could've picked you up from the salon.
It's okay. I'm a big enough girl.
What happened to your head?
I'm all right. It's a small injury.
You call this a small injury?
You… your boss works you too hard!
I don't have a choice.
Then why not quit your job? Come stay with me.
We can plan our future together.
I have met a lot of men who promised me the moon.
I don't know…
Do you mean what you just said?
Without question!
I'm different.
What's the matter?
It's nothing.
This is a little overwhelming.
You and I both know that we love each other a lot.
Let me take care of you?
You cannot imagine how long…
I've dreamed that someone would say that.
Please marry me.
Yes.
Rest in peace.
Don't be sad. I'm sure he's with his wife.
And your rose will guide his soul to her.
SOMETIMES, IN LOVE, THE MOST DIFFICULT, YET PRECIOUS THING TO DO, IS TO LET GO…
You're here earlier than usual.
I will be leaving early today.
Why?
I met someone decent recently. Someone I can trust.
At least you found your love, and are moving on to a better life.
Unlike me, I'm going to be stuck here…
I don't think you're stuck here.
Why don't you go talk to her?
We do talk.
No, I mean, talk about how you both feel.
We may have our disabilities, but our worlds are different.
We live in the same world.
It can't be that different.
Looks like my last customer is here.
I suppose this is a goodbye?
Promise me you'll be with her?
I promise.
Why are you doing this?
Let me explain…
How long have you been doing this?
Why are you here?
Is this what you want?
You said you'll take care of me!
You know that I really love you.
I really…
I can't do this!
Why did you lie to me?
Why are you a prostitute?
Why?
You're mine!
You'll always be mine!
You'll always be…
You'll always be mine!
Every day, a train arrives and departs…
I thought my train had arrived.
The first time I have truly loved
is also the last time I will ever love.
SHE HEARS AND HE SEES
Rain.
why are you crying?
I can't go on like this…
Why can't you?
You play the piano so well.
Hey…
Remember…
all this while,
the journey has not been easy.
You have worked so hard, composing
and mastering your piano skills,
and now, your music is so beautiful,
one day people will recognize your talents.
I don't think so…
They will! Trust me, you will achieve your dreams.
Summer, tell me honestly,
why haven't you left his place?
Because… there's nowhere else to go…
Stop avoiding the topic!
You know what I'm asking, why haven't you left this place?
Because I like to listen to your music…
Even though I can't see…
every time I hear your music,
I feel like I can see enchanting rainbows in the sky.
I even see white clouds and blue sky.
It's so fascinating.
Your music is really alluring… really.
Thanks.
I never thought… my music could be so influential.
And never thought it would have such profound effects.
Rain, where are you going?
I didn't make it into the music school.
They said I'm not suitable.
Not suitable? Why not suitable?
You can see and play the piano. Why not suitable?
I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said those words.
What plans do you have now?
I don't know.
I just want to go to a place where I can play my own music.
A place where my music will be appreciated.
But… you still need someone to share your music with?
Yes, I do.
Then will you mind…
sharing your music with just one person for the rest of your life?
I won't mind.
But what about your dad and the flower shop?
We will be back, right?
The journey will be long and grueling.
Are you really willing?
Let's go?
-Hello, excuse me? -Hello.
Can I help you?
I'm looking for the resident pianist here.
His name is Rain.
-Rain? -Rain.
No, he's not here.
I found pieces of this at the back of a cab.
The music school referred me here.
I thought I can listen to him play for me?
I don't think so. If you've got any message, I'll pass it to him.
I'm a singer and producer. I record commercial albums.
Okay.
I mean, can I call him?
-No way. -Then…
How about family, someone I can contact?
No.
Perhaps, I can wait for him till he gets back?
Okay.
I've got time. In fact, maybe I'll learn something
about this place till he gets back.
Okay.
Tell him I'm at room 1400.
1400.
You won't be disappointed.
-Okay? -Okay.
-Thank you. -Thank you.
Bye-bye.
Even though I have stopped working there,
I still feel sad… for those still there.
The passing of James and Moon has left a scar in my heart.
I'm happy that Summer has left with me…
but I can't predict the future.
I can only treasure our love at this moment.