Season 1 Episode 2 of Mediacorp Channel 5 series Growing Up
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00:00The lines of care written on his face Strive in providing a better place
00:24And the ones that were dear to our growing up years
00:30Always suffering in silence, never displaying her fears
00:36Forever searching for a goal in his life
00:42Updates and dances on Saturday nights
00:47Remember the sights
00:50Growing pains, schoolboy fights
00:52Sweetness and innocence of youth
00:55Laughter and tears that we've been through
00:58In times gone by
01:22I wasn't surprised when my brother Gary stopped schooling
01:39He wasn't good with facts and figures
01:42He had a good strong pair of working hands though
01:47Hockey!
01:49Hockey!
01:51Hockey time!
01:54Hockey!
02:05It's calm at lunchtime and no police around
02:10Hockey!
02:12Hockey!
02:13Hockey time not here. What do you want?
02:16Where's Jeffrey? Where's Teo?
02:19Out for lunch. Now what time?
02:22Your boss promised me I get my car today
02:26Oi! You! New mechanic is it?
02:29Yeah
02:30Hurry up! Get my car out! I'm late!
02:33You wait a while
02:46Hockey!
02:47Hockey!
02:48Hockey time!
02:49Hockey!
02:50Hockey!
02:51Hockey time!
02:52Hockey!
02:53Hockey time!
02:54Hockey!
02:55Hockey time!
02:56Hockey time!
02:57Hockey time!
02:58Hockey time!
02:59Hockey time!
03:00Hockey time!
03:01Hockey time!
03:02Hockey time!
03:03Hockey time!
03:04Hockey time!
03:05Hockey time!
03:06Hockey time!
03:07Hockey time!
03:08Hockey time!
03:09Hockey time!
03:10Hockey time!
03:11Hockey time!
03:12Hockey time!
03:13Hockey time!
03:14Hockey time!
03:15Hockey time!
03:21Oh my god!
03:23What happened to my car?
03:26You stupid boy! You damaged my car!
03:41Oi! Your face difficult to draw you know
03:44You think you very pretty ah?
04:00Complain! Complain! Complain!
04:04If all of you want to pass your exams, let's talk
04:09More concentration
04:11Yes, Miss Lee
04:27Quick think Leong, why are you using a ruler?
04:31The human body has no straight line
04:34Miss Lee, Susan Ho, where got straight line?
04:38Shut up! You stick insect
04:40Look at your arms and legs, the outline is curvy
04:47I want all these drawings in by today till I won
04:50You hear?
04:52Yes, Miss Lee
04:54Loud and clear, Miss Lee
04:59I knew it!
05:00See, I knew you are harder for Miss Lee
05:03Shut up! But you not interested
05:05Actually, I don't know why she doesn't become a model
05:09She is too pretty to be a teacher
05:14Miss Lee, David Tay is drawing Marilyn Monroe
05:20You don't even know how to drive
05:22You want to act tough?
05:24I told you before, don't touch the engine or drive anything until I say so
05:29It's only a small thing
05:31What do you mean small thing only?
05:33You are fired!
05:35Damn, I pay how?
05:37You still dare to ask for pay?
05:39You think repairs are free?
05:41This is not your grandfather's shop
05:43I'm going to pay swap
06:05This Miss Lee is real with it, man
06:07Yeah, boy
06:08David, she is the girl that she...
06:15Hi David, are we still going to the movies this weekend?
06:19No, sorry, we are going fishing this weekend
06:22Yeah, we are going to catch big fish
06:27Look, big worm like you, sure catch big fish
06:35What is he talking about?
06:36Yeah, he said this was this
06:43Hi Cheng Hong
06:45Hi Vicky
06:46What did you get for your maths test?
06:47Only 90 marks
06:4890? Wow, Einstein
06:50Okay, see you tomorrow, bye
06:52I only got 60
06:53Want to change brains?
06:57Your maths is easy once you understand the principles
07:00But most of the time I don't know what Mrs Bong was saying
07:04If someone like you could explain it to me...
07:09Tell you what, why don't I...
07:34Say hi, Sherry
07:36Hi there, Cheng Hao
07:37Could you wait? I need to tell you something
07:39Sorry Vicky, I'll catch up with you tomorrow, okay?
07:53Thank you
07:56Uncle Govinda
07:57Hello David, back from school?
07:59Yeah, lots of work
08:01Back from school?
08:02Yeah, lots of homework
08:03Don't know if there's time to watch...
08:13Wow
08:15Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure
08:17Oh, I got that from a customer who's returning to England
08:20This is Fanny Hill
08:22This is Jackpot
08:24Uncle Govinda, how much?
08:2680 cents, cheap
08:29It is hard to acquire English literature textbooks nowadays
08:37Oh no, that's more pleasure than I can afford
08:39Hey Kor, can I...
08:40No!
08:41Hello Gary
08:44Your brother, he's in a bad mood
08:50Tell you what, Uncle Govinda
08:51I'll finish the books upstairs
08:53And then I'll exchange them for this, okay?
08:56Never mind, I'll keep for you
09:02This is bad for business
09:04I'll reserve for you until you exchange for it
09:07Two books for one, yes?
09:22Nice?
09:23Very nice, Mummy
09:25Good, you finished
09:26You can surprise Mr Robinson with it tomorrow
09:28You mean Mr Robinson likes to wear cheongsam?
09:30Smart Alec, it's for Mrs Robinson
09:32Ma, Mrs Robinson asked you to sew cheongsam?
09:34Yeah
09:35No wonder it's so big
09:37Mummy, very nice, I also want!
09:40You should charge her extra since Mr Robinson makes so much money
09:42If I overcharge Mr Robinson, your pay affected or not
09:45Give them a discount
09:47Vicky, I have leftover cloth. You want for yourself?
09:50I look like Mrs Robinson, no thanks
09:54Why are you so quiet today?
09:56Did you do overtime at the workshop?
09:58Forget it, no future
10:03You're staring at what?
10:05What's happening here?
10:07I lost my job, okay?
10:08Oh no, why?
10:11Headcan
10:13Never mind, you can do better things
10:16Like what? I already can't even hold down a simple job
10:20You mean like a waiter?
10:27Watch your mouth
10:28The waiters don't want to put their food on this table
10:31Finish eating
10:33Tomorrow you can find something else
10:36You won't even last a week at the restaurant, even if you tried
10:41You challenged me
10:42Go on Kor, try it
10:44Eat it and then not do
10:46Good idea, tomorrow ask Mr Robinson if Ah Seng can join
10:52Don't make me laugh
10:53Just one week
10:55If he's good, maybe they'll keep you there
10:59Get your own son
11:09Kor, are you sure you want to be a waiter?
11:11What's wrong with being a waiter? It's a steady, decent job
11:15Kor, if you want to be a waiter, you must say
11:17Please sir, yes sir, no sir, excuse me sir, sorry sir
11:31Excuse me, Mr Robinson
11:33Yes, what is it Charlie?
11:35The dress Mrs Robinson ordered
11:37Of course
11:38Of course
11:42Well, what have we here?
11:45Oh, it's absolutely marvellous, Charlie
11:48It really is
11:49You must thank your wife on Elizabeth's behalf
11:53And how much do we owe you for this?
11:55We agreed on a special price of $18
11:58$18? Are you sure that's all?
12:01Actually, $18 and a chance for my son Gary to try his hand at waitering here for one week
12:08Come again?
12:09Gary, my older son, has decided that schoolbooks is not his cup of tea
12:15He wants to try his hand at waitering
12:17I think he can do well at this job, Mr Robinson, sir
12:20Well, if he's anything like you, Charlie, he should be reasonably competent
12:25He can start tomorrow
12:30But remember, Charlie, this is just a trial
12:33Thank you, Mr Robinson. He won't disappoint you
12:38Thank you
12:46The wet and smelly market was every child's nightmare
12:49And Vicky's total lack of interest in cooking
12:51meant that poor Tammy was forced to become her mother's young apprentice
12:56Fresh or not?
12:57Of course fresh, Mrs Tay
13:00Just come up this morning
13:03Mummy, let's go. It stinks
13:05Okay, okay, don't cry
13:09Hey, how about the fish out of...
13:10Lies
13:13Work so hard for what?
13:15Work so like that, every day cannot scolding
13:19Ma, she go, ma, she go
13:30They also need money
13:33Right, what's the point every day?
13:35The best is don't work, I tell you
13:38Seng
13:42Ma, we can talk at home
13:44Papa spoke to Mr Robinson. He said okay
13:48You can start work at the restaurant tomorrow
13:51Forget it. I'm not going to do it
13:54Oh, I'll tell Papa
13:57Why, Seng?
14:00I said no. End of discussion, okay?
14:07Okay
14:16Seng, where have you been?
14:19Are you trying to give your mother more white hair?
14:21Come back here
14:24I want to talk to you
14:32Uh-oh, I must meet May Lee. I'm late
14:34Wait
14:36Quick, come back
14:39David, finish your homework
14:41Go to your room and study. Go
14:43But I...
14:44No but but. Just go
14:52What's this nonsense I hear about you refusing to work at the restaurant?
14:55I'm not going to bother about you anymore
14:56Papa took so much trouble for you
14:58Okay, okay. I'll do it
15:00Almost had to beg Mr Robinson
15:03You'll do it?
15:04Yup
15:07The next time you're going to tell me all these things,
15:09please don't tell it in front of my friends
15:13I'm very embarrassed
15:22Gek Hua said Sherry always drags her guys down
15:25to watch this kind of soppy love story
15:29So that they can do hanky-panky in the dark
15:31Of course
15:32Thank you
15:35And you know what the Hiaw girl did at the bus stop?
15:38What?
15:39She shortened her skirt until here
15:41and purposely puked Qing Hao when she passed by
15:43And then...
15:46Hi Qing Hao
15:48And just like that, he went off with her?
15:51Like a lovesick puppy
15:55Can't stand
15:59I'm going to get a drink
16:01Okay
16:09Look
16:11Where?
16:15You're right Vic
16:16I lost all respect for Ong Qing Hao
16:21And the skirt!
16:22See what I mean?
16:25Yeah
16:26It's disgraceful
16:28Big backside and still wearing tight skirt
16:32Come on Vic
16:33Forget about her
16:34She's not worth it
16:37She better watch out
16:38One fine day
16:41Give her a tight slap
16:42Then she'll know
16:49Kor
16:52What?
16:55I've seen Pa at work and...
16:56And what?
16:58And I think to work in his hotel
17:00you need to be very patient and very polite
17:04What are you trying to say?
17:06Nothing
17:13Don't you remember when Pa used to practice balancing cups and plates at home?
17:18Yeah, so?
17:20And he used to practice talking to himself in the mirror
17:24Can you cut the long story short?
17:26What is the point?
17:28Don't you want practice also?
17:32Any bodo can become a waiter
17:36Okay
17:37Then you better not be late for your first day tomorrow
17:41Name and Class
17:44David Teh, Secondary 2B
17:53What time does school start?
17:557.40, Sir
17:57You said 7.40
17:59I said 7.40
18:01I said 7.40
18:03I said 7.40
18:05I said 7.40
18:07I said 7.40
18:08I said 7.40
18:10Did you set your watch to Greenwich Mean Time?
18:13No, Sir
18:14Sorry, Sir
18:16Miss Liyin Peng is taking over from Chekgu Ismail
18:20Report to her and explain why you're late
18:23Understand?
18:24Yes, Sir
18:32Which character do you think was to blame for the deaths?
18:38Or...
18:40Good morning, Miss Liyin
18:41I'm sorry I'm late, Miss Liyin
18:43Why are you late?
18:45I stayed up to finish Romeo and Juliet, Miss Liyin
18:49And that's an excuse
18:50No, Miss Liyin, I won't be late again
18:52Better not be if you want to pass your exams
18:55Yes, Miss Liyin
18:56For being late, you'll carry my books to the staff room after class
18:59Yes, Miss Liyin
19:08Silence
19:10Pass the tea
19:12Steady, somebody just peed
19:16I dare you ask her out for a date
19:17Who?
19:18Miss Liyin
19:19Ask her to go out with you
19:21You defy me?
19:23You think I dare not?
19:25If you ask her out and she agrees that every time it's your turn to clean the blackboard, I will do it
19:30Who's having a party at the back of the class?
19:34Just because your father works here doesn't mean you have special privileges
19:39I don't expect any
19:43You'll have to prove your worth just like Charlie did
19:46Yes, sir
19:50She kicked the gun already?
19:52David, it's recess time. I think all the teachers are inside the staff room
19:56Just imagine Mr Teo, Mrs Goh, Mr Yap, Mr D'Souza
20:02My teacher's training college
20:03Forget it
20:04You make the bed, you'd better do it
20:06You'd better do it
20:07Yeah
20:08Go
20:26Morning, Mrs Shetty
20:27Good morning
20:29Yes, thank you. Just leave them here
20:32Sorry, Miss Liyin, I know you're busy
20:34Can I speak to you about something after school?
20:38You sure you can wait till then?
20:40Yes
20:41Okay then, see me right after class
20:42Thank you
20:48Good morning, sir
20:49Good morning
20:57Very real
20:58Very real
20:59Very real
21:01Very true
21:03What was the story named?
21:05I forget
21:07But it's like in the war, Su Mei
21:10When we leave our family behind in China
21:13Yeah
21:14We're lucky to find good husbands
21:16You're right
21:18But you know who's luckier than us?
21:19Ah Yeah
21:21Her daughter is marrying Dr Sanu
21:24That's a good catch
21:25Yeah
21:26And her only daughter also
21:28And your Gary?
21:29How did he stop going to school, right?
21:32My Ah Seng?
21:33He's joined the father in the restaurant business
21:36I think he will follow with Cat's footsteps
21:42You're very lucky
21:44And we get to be very proud of Gary
21:46Yeah, very proud
21:49Very proud
21:57Thank you
22:28Yes, David T, what did you want to ask me?
22:32Well, I...
22:35Stop swallowing your words, speak up
22:42Can you help me prepare for my English literature test next week?
22:45Please?
22:57Oh no
23:03Don't help balance dishes, don't anyhow try
23:05Now I've got to prepare two more dishes, you know
23:11What's all this commotion about?
23:13Let me handle this
23:15Very sorry, Mr Robinson
23:16All my fault, I slipped and dropped a tray
23:20I don't need help, Pa
23:22I dropped the tray
23:23It's only your first day and you're behaving like a bull in a china shop
23:28This attitude will get you nowhere, young man
23:32You'll be much more careful next time, Mr Robinson
23:35See it doesn't happen again
23:38Or he won't last one day, let alone one week
23:58If he's a cook, he should shut up and cook
24:01Why make so much noise?
24:03For nothing I've turned up
24:05Anyway, it's my first day
24:07How do I know it's okay?
24:09What made you want to join then?
24:11My father challenged me
24:13Aiya, don't worry
24:16Once you know the technique, it'll be much easier
24:21You know, when I joined, I was much younger than you
24:26You also never finished school?
24:29In my time, there was no money for school
24:33I helped my parents in the marketplace
24:36They were killed in the war
24:39Both your father and mother?
24:43I was only 16
24:46Two younger sisters
24:48My sick grandfather
24:51And no money
24:53We lost our savings when the Japanese came
24:58Lucky, the hotel was quite new
25:02So they took me in as a porter
25:05Then cleaner
25:07Then kitchen helper
25:09And now, here I am
25:12For what?
25:14You work so hard, you earn so little
25:17When I started work here, I did it to earn money
25:21But now, if I see my customers' smiles because of what I do
25:26That's enough for me
25:28Of course, sometimes they give very good tips
25:36Do you think I've got a chance?
25:40You'll learn from me
25:42I'll show you how to be a good waiter
25:47Why are you so nice to me?
25:50I help you
25:52You help me
25:54Who knows?
26:15Would you wear a skirt so short?
26:18Short or long?
26:19My cupboard has no more space for you to hide your clothes
26:29I'm so sorry
26:31Pass the ball, please
26:38Catch
26:48Like real
26:51But can you do that in a match?
26:54Do you want to find out?
26:56Okay, fixed for Friday
26:58It's four of you versus four of us
27:01If you lose
27:03I will hit any part of you with the ball
27:07And what if you lose?
27:11Then you wipe me off
27:15Okay
27:17Friday
27:41Tell us what Miss Lee said about the date
27:48For me to know
27:50For you all to find out
27:53Idiot
27:59David, you've got money on your floor
28:04Get him
28:07What did she say?
28:09Okay, okay, she said okay
28:17Blue jeans booty
28:25I want to walk with stuff, Ken
28:28Don't swing and play at the same time
28:32Even Elvis didn't have this much problem acting as a waiter
28:35So you lied to Mao Wan, Elvis Presley
28:40He's the king, man
28:42Okay
28:43Then can you swing your hips like him
28:45And without moving your shoulders?
28:48You show me first
28:50See
28:56No, no, no
28:57It's like that
28:58Let me show you
29:02Watch
29:09Yes, same thing when you carry the tray
29:12You can swing your hips but don't move your upper body
29:27Tommy, wake up
29:29Time for dinner
29:32Where's Ah Seng now?
29:33I don't care
29:35You know Mr Robinson nearly fired him yesterday
29:38On his first day? Why, Pa?
29:40Because his mind is not on his job
29:42I don't know why I waste my time worrying about him
29:45You two better study hard
29:47Always remember, with education, no one can look down on you
29:59Your wine, sir
30:00Oh, yes
30:04Thank you, please enjoy
30:05Thank you
30:11Blueberry cake for you, ma'am
30:13Why, thank you
30:16You're new, aren't you?
30:17My wife and I are regulars here
30:20It's my first week on the job
30:22Excellent service
30:24You must like your work
30:26Thank you, I'm trying my best
30:28Please enjoy
30:29Thank you
30:35Thank you
30:49You'll get it
30:51And I'm going to a little place, okay?
31:06Today's a lucky day
31:09Why? You prayed for rain?
31:13May Lee didn't bring her bloomers
31:16So it's three against four
31:19Too bad
31:20A bet is a bet
31:24Ampao, start the game
31:26First team to get five points, winner
31:30Play
31:35One, two
31:41One, two
31:55One, two
32:05One, two
32:16One, two
32:21Jump
32:28One, two
32:33Last point, play
32:35Yeah
32:39Jump
32:42Jump, one
32:51So sorry, didn't see
32:58It's nothing, continue, continue
33:05One, two
33:26Finally
33:36From now on
33:39Stay out of our way
33:44My crafty sister, Vicky
33:46She wasn't just good at beating others at their game
33:49She could make you feel really bad about losing as well
33:56That's why I tell that woman
33:57Don't go to the market
33:58What market?
33:59The wet market down at Tolok Ayer there
34:01She said
34:02No, not that she can get one
34:03Cannot get single
34:04Gary, Gary
34:06Serve table five coffee for me please
34:07Sir
34:08Yes
34:18Coffee, gentlemen
34:21You again
34:23You're the one who crashed my car at the workshop
34:28I think you've mistaken, sir
34:30No, I'm not
34:31I think you've mistaken, sir
34:33No mistake
34:34I never forget a face
34:38My cousin
34:39He's the one working at the garage
34:41He looks like me
34:43I'm not so sure
34:45We're like twins
34:48Please enjoy
34:52You serious about dating Miss Lee?
34:56I can't help it if she likes me
34:58Since when?
35:00She told me herself
35:04So where are you going for your date?
35:07No need to go out
35:08She wants me to go to her house
35:12What?
35:14Her house?
35:15Just the two of you alone?
35:18What can I do?
35:19Just call me Mr Popular
35:22I better go, it's getting late
35:30Thank you
35:48Mr Gary Tay
35:49Yes
35:50I don't know how you've done it
35:52But I've heard some good things about you from our regulars
35:55Really?
35:56I guess your father wasn't wrong about you
35:59But remember, the week's not over yet
36:01So don't get slack
36:03You hear?
36:04Thanks, boss
36:11Anytime you need anything, just let me know
36:17You know what?
36:18I kind of like this job
36:20I think I'll stay
36:26My father
36:27My son
36:29Of course your bill is wrong
36:31But sir, it's written on this bill
36:33Which of you ordered the salon?
36:35Call your manager
36:36I tell you what
36:38This is your mistake
36:40You pay for it
36:43I said
36:44Call your manager
36:48Do you understand English?
36:50Please calm down
36:51The manager's on his way
36:53You expect me to calm down?
36:56You keep on making those silly mistakes
36:59Tell me
37:03Who do you think you are?
37:04Which kampong are you from?
37:06Just because you're a customer
37:08Don't you even dare think that you're right!
37:10Of course I'm right
37:12He's just a stupid waiter
37:20How dare you
37:23Get out
37:25And don't even think about coming here again
37:37Mr. Mark
37:38I've got two classes to take care of
37:40And I'm just a relief teacher
37:45Well, I'd really, really love to be there
37:50Send my love to Katie, though
37:52Yeah
37:54Mmhm
37:58Mmhm
38:00What about
38:01Monday next week?
38:06I tell you what
38:07I have my students here
38:25Do you remember now what we discussed about how Shakespeare used dramatic irony?
38:31Yes
38:32Brilliant
38:33And perhaps the greatest irony of the whole tragedy of Romeo and Juliet
38:38Is that the situation hasn't changed over these years
38:41It's the same
38:42It's the same
38:43It's the same
38:44It's the same
38:45It's the same
38:46It's the same
38:47It's the same
38:48It's the same
38:49It's the same
38:50It's the same
38:51It's the same
38:52It's the same
38:54It's the same
38:55But there hasn't been any deep changes over these years
39:00No change
39:01Yes
39:02Interracial marriages are very much frowned upon
39:05In fact
39:06Marrying into a different dialect group can create tension within the family
39:11Yeah
39:12I understand now
39:14Shakespeare really knows his stuff
39:17It's very hot
39:18Would you like something to drink, David?
39:20No, thanks, Miss Lee
39:21I'm fine
39:23Miss Lee, do you ever wish that Romeo and Juliet had lived happily ever after?
39:34Of course. Don't you?
39:36Yes, yes.
39:38Class and racial distinctions are a necessary evil to today.
39:42Yeah. Why should a person's skin colour make any difference?
39:49Or if one person is much older than the other?
39:55That's true.
40:02Are you in love with an older woman, David Tate?
40:05Bright angel, for such you appear, above my head, like a winged messenger of heaven.
40:23Lady, for yonder blessed moon I swear, that tips with silver these fruit-tree tops.
40:35Oh, swear not by the moon, the inconstant moon.
41:01What shall I swear by?
41:04Do not swear at all, or thou wilt swear by thy gracious self, which is the god of my idolatry, and I'll believe thee.
41:21Hi, sorry to disturb your tuition class. I just want to get some more coffee.
41:27We were just acting out Romeo and Juliet, Shing. This is David, my lit student.
41:32Hello, David.
41:34David, this is Hao Shing, my fiancée.
41:39Fiancée? How? Hao Shing, how do you do?
42:02Why so late?
42:32Free tuition from my English teacher.
42:34Was it just that, or are you chasing girls?
42:38Vicky, your rice is cold.
42:41Yeah, it's so hard to bear with all this stupid water rationing.
42:46What's wrong with your cheek?
42:47Nothing. I scratched it during that ball.
42:51Did you win at least?
42:52Of course. This girl tried to act tough and push me around.
42:56So you got whacked her or not?
42:57Whack, whack, whack. Why is she always whack?
42:59The world is not a boxing ring like Happy World.
43:02Boy, people cause trouble.
43:04There are other ways to solve problems without using your hands.
43:07I was helping you out, okay?
43:09That is not the point. This is a top class restaurant.
43:11Enough, enough you all.
43:13My parents were proud of us. It was that simple.
43:17My lesson with Miss Lee was not so simple.
43:21But looking back, boy, was I an idiot.
43:32Don't punch, don't punch.
43:47Don't punch, don't punch.
43:51If you're standing two feet away from someone,
43:54don't hit them like that.
43:56So you're trying to say that I shouldn't have hit the guy?
44:00Don't hit him here.
44:03You hit him here.
44:11Don't you remember what I taught you when you were 14?
44:14Yeah.
44:18Don't come over like that when you're so close.
44:21You can see it.
44:24I guess that was how character was passed down through the years.
44:28My father taught Gary how and when to defend.
44:32And Gary, in turn, taught me how to stand up for myself.
44:36Of course there were times when we couldn't see eye to eye.
44:40But in the end, it really didn't matter.
44:45That was how things were in my growing up days.