The Journey Page #4

Synopsis: The Journey is a cross-continental story that explores the idea of culture, not just as tradition but as an expression of love. When Bee (Yew) returns to Malaysia for the first time in a decade - she introduces her conservative father Uncle Chuan (Lee) to her happy-go-lucky British fiancé, Benji (Pfeiffer). With Benji's lack of cultural understanding and comprehension of Chinese traditions, Chuan opposes their marriage. Unexpected circumstances ensue, and Chuan reluctantly submits to their union, on the condition that their wedding adheres to Chinese tradition. Part of that tradition is that Chuan must invite all of his childhood friends personally. So the quintessential odd couple, Benji and Chuan, embark on a cross country adventure to deliver the invitations. Despite language barriers and initial hesitation from both parties, the two men come to realize that their priorities are essentially one and the same.
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family
Director(s): Keng Guan Chiu
  2 wins & 2 nominations.
 
IMDB:
7.5
Year:
2014
103 min
862 Views


are just giving in to him.

Ok, let's say, I'm giving in.

I just want his blessing.

Alright.

You want me to deliver the

wedding invitations by hand.

Ok, I will do this for you.

So likewise, you respect my decision.

We take the bike.

Stop joking, alright?

I'm dead serious.

We take the bike.

Are you OK?

Are you OK?

What a bad luck! The tyre was

punctured when we just hit the road.

It's very common to get a puncture.

How could we get business if

you don't ever get puncture.

All tyres go flat.

Those who are lucky got

one after the tread worn out.

The unlucky ones might even

get one when the tyres still new.

Just like human, we might

"puncture" (die) at anytime too.

Mr Rabbit Heng, I got a flat tyre here.

I'll be late.

Turn, turn there.

What? I don't know what are you saying.

Hey, what's going on here?

Some kind of street performance?

Mr Ox (Chuan).

Mr Rabbit Heng.

Where did you get the flat

tyre? What took you so long?

Just around Simpang Pulai.

I'm busy now. Wait a moment.

I've invited all our 12 old classmates.

Remember to be there earlier.

Of course. I haven't met them for decades.

Sure, sure.

Right.

Old man, you should go.

Otherwise you'll be

having gathering in heaven.

Evil Fatty.

Can't you say something nice?

Stop talking something

inauspicious during Chinese New Year.

Go and bring some cookies for the guests.

Why don't you get it yourself?

There's pork jerky, kuih kapit.

And drinks at the back.

Don't you have feet?

Uncle, have some cookies.

Hey dear...

...you're pregnant, let me do the work

It's just pregnant, it's

not like I can't walk.

Thank you.

Are you having a boy or a girl?

Boy.

Yes, got bird bird one (willy).

Come out next month.

Mr Ox, does your

son-in-law speak Chinese?

Of course not.

He only speaks English.

I can never understand.

It's even better that

he can't speak Chinese.

So that you won't fight.

Dad, I've added the water.

Good, unlike that Fatty of mine.

Always annoyed me, I'm speechless.

Oh yea, how did you teach your children.

He has totally no manners.

And I heard he called you old man.

It's not so much about manners.

Sometimes I'm respected as a senior,

but sometimes he has his points too.

He's not like what he seems.

He's actually quite filial.

He said...

...he will bring me to China

on my coming birthday

I told him.

We can wait till my 70th birthday.

But he said that...

...time waits for no one

Are you getting 70 so soon?

I remember you are 6 years younger than me.

Nah. That was Mr Doggie.

I'm only 3 years younger than you.

Fatty, it's almost time.

Go bring out the roasted pig.

Got it. Got it.

Let's get a good spot first.

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