"I'm worried about Lin." "She has changed schools three times during this semester." "It's so embarrassing." "Don't say that." "Lin is the prettiest girl among all the kids." "Whoever bullies my brother again, I'll make him a Little Turtle!" "No, I'm not a Little Turtle!" "Help!" "She bullied me!" "Yes!" "Lin!" "Don't even think about dinner tonight." "I'm not hungry anyway." "Don't let her out without my permission." "Yes, madam." "News Daily!" "Do you want one, sir?" "News Daily!" "Good afternoon, Mr. Sun." "Good afternoon." "I brought this." "Look." "It's made in England." "Is this okay?" "I got this from our kitchen." "It's a good stuff but..." "And you can take this one, too." "Isn't this toy yours?" "It's not mine." "It's my mom's." "All right, I'll trade with you." "Great." "Here you go." "Thank you!" "I can see..." "Wonderful!" "Your beard!" "You have to go somewhere higher then you can see further." "Understood." "Bye." "What's this?" "Rao Yong-Nuo." "Nuo, if you want the violin back, meet me outside at 2pm tomorrow." "Excuse me, where is room A for the 7th grade?" "The second to the last one." "Thanks." "Nuo." "He left." "Detention?" "Fool!" "Ready." "What's wrong with it?" "It's our Magic Car." "It's sick now." "But we'll fix it eventually!" "Can I go look at it?" "We don't know you." "I'm Lin." "I know you." "You are from Pei-Li Middle School." "I also know a guy... called Nuo." "Who are you guys?" "We're the school's..." ""Magnificent Seven"!" "How corny!" "I'm the leader, Xiao-Gang." "What's your skill?" "Anything!" "And you?" "Nothing." "Okay, since you said that, we'll let you in!" "Really?" "Great!" "Come over..." "Good!" "No way." "Hurry!" "Swim over here...!" "Well?" "So you want to become a musician?" "No, I don't." "It's too hard." "If you're determined, you can do anything." "What do you want to do, dad?" "You guess?" "Must be something great." "I want..." "I want to be a good dad." "I knew that already." "Dad." "What do you like the most in the world?" "I like my daughter the most, and your mother." "No!" "I don't want you to like mom!" "I don't like that!" "She forces me to learn this and that everyday." "And I just hate it...!" "You're a lot like your mother." "I'm not...!" "You have to take it back!" "You are." "I'm not...!" "Okay..." "As you wish." "You're not." "Alright?" "Hurry." "It costs 5 cents for each time." "Okay?" "Is this the real question sheet?" "Of course." "It's for tomorrow?" "Definitely." "No problem." "Pay first." "What is it?" "It's tomorrow's math quiz." "5 cents for a look." "No." "3 cents." "My dad said we had to be honest to study." "Thanks." ""Hey, wasn't Lin looking for him the other day?"" "Forget it!" "Is it really 3 cents?" "You have to pay 10 cents!" "Why?" "Because I don't like you!" "I see." "Detention again?" "No, I wanted to stay to practice." "Want to play?" "No." "We have a rehearsal later." "Why aren't you wearing your uniform?" "I'm on vacation." "What vacation?" "A long vacation." "Have you seen Fong?" "She went to see a movie." "I see." "What dialect is that?" "It's Cantonese." "I came from Hong Kong when I was 8." "I couldn't tell." "You don't have any accent." "I already forgot some of the expressions." "Lin..." "They're calling me." "I have to go." "Bye." "Bye." "What?" "It's for you." "Thank you." "Lin, come!" "Hurry up!" "Why are you carrying a violin?" "I have to return this to someone." "It's lunch time now, he must be here." "Guo Xiao-Yen." "Nuo." "I want to return this." "Did you find yours?" "Not yet." "Don't go!" "Nuo..." "Nuo!" "He's not here." "He was at the dinning room." "Forget it." "Let's go." "Hold her!" "Don't let her go!" "Hold her!" ""Happy Birthday, Lin"" "Turn around..." "Don't move." "Am I pretty?" "Ready." "You again?" "You're the one who has my violin." "What a surprise." "I have a class." "See you later." "Bye." "Bye." "Thank you!" "You're welcome." "I have something to show you." "It's my birthday present." "It's really fun." "How do you play it?" "Someone's coming." "Let's go..." "Nuo!" "Nuo..." "You forgot your violin again." "You stay there, I'll..." "No, I'll come up!" "It's okay." "Catch it." "Do you know how important this violin is to me?" "I didn't mean it." "Do you like this fabric, Mrs. Fang?" "It's nice." "It's amazing!" "What's wrong?" "Mom!" "Dad!" "It's sis..." "What's wrong with her?" "She's studying." "Studying?" "Really?" "It's amazing!" "Lin, this..." "Please knock first!" "Come in." "Now you know the importance of studying?" "You have an interview in few days, and you need to look good." "It's very important to give a good first impression." "I had the tailor make a new dress for you." "Try it." "Don't you see I'm studying?" "I'll put it over there." "Try it on later." "It's very hard to get in to De-in Middle School." "You have to study hard." "Who told you I want to go there?" "What?" "I'm going to Pei-Li." "Pei-Li?" "Yes." "What am I supposed to tell Mrs. Guan?" "I asked her a big favor." "I don't care." "I'm going to Pei-Li." "I don't agree with this!" "I must go!" "Everyone, starting today" "Lin will become our new classmate." "I hope everyone can take care of her and make her a good friend." "Thank you everybody." "You may go pick a seat now." "Now, we... turn to page 33." "We meet again." "Excuse me." "May I pass?" "Let me ask you:" "What are the two safest places when Doomsday comes?" "Go away!" "I'll tell you:" "Heaven and Hell!" ""Rao Yong-Nuo... "" "Hurry..." "Give it to me..." "Give me..." "What are you looking at?" "You're stealing milk!" "None of your business!" "Nuo." "Can you help me to get my shoe back?" "Go..." "Be careful." "Don't worry." "Try again." "What're you doing here?" "I'm picking up a shoe for someone." "Shoe?" "I think you came to steal milk." "No, I'm not!" "No?" "Which school are you from?" "I didn't do anything!" "Fine, I'll go talk to your principle!" "I didn't do it!" "No!" "Good morning!" "I know there are other kids involved." "You have to find out the truth today." "What did he say?" "He said there are more kids involved." "Follow me!" "What did he say?" "Who else is involved?" "I'll never tell!" "This I can understand." "You have to give me a clear answer, or I'm going to..." "I was a part of it!" "You guys are playing me." "I'll call the police!" "Sir, look how brave these kids are." "Aren't you ashamed of yourself?" "In fact, life has a lot of things waiting for you." "For example, running in the rain..." "I thought you left." "You're on the day shift, and I come to help you." "I can handle it myself." "But I want to." "You're not angry with me now?" "Actually it's my fault, too." "What did you say?" "Remember you told me to pick up the violin at the church?" "I was late." "So you went last time?" ""... but since we don't know each other,"" ""you can pretend to be a big snake... "" "Please get up, little worm." "God will forgive you." "You just bought this violin?" "Sorry about last time." "That's okay." "If you loved the violin so much, why threw it away?" "It was my dad who threw it away." "Why?" "He lost money gambling." "He said my violin was giving him bad luck." ""Lug"... what do you mean?" "Huh?" "But a violin doesn't have a leg." ""Luck"not"leg"." "He doesn't like me learning the violin." "He said it's not a useful skill." "No, if you try hard, you'll become a great violinist someday." "In fact I'm not good." "You played the birthday song very nice." "It's an easy one." "Is it?" "Do you like it?" "No." "Who wrote it?" "I did." "Sorry, I didn't know it was your song." "It's alright, I just started learning composing." "So it's not good." "Then you have to try hard." "I wish I could be as great as Tong." "Tong?" "Who is he?" "I'll take you to a place." "Where're we going?" "You'll see." "Good afternoon." "Hello." "Is that Tong person here?" "He's here." "I didn't know he's a somebody." "He's really great." "You can buy his records overseas." "Is she your little sister?" "No." "He's my little brother." "I want to listen to this, please." "You always ask to listen but never spend money." "How can I do business like this?" "Please." "You!" "Thank you." "Tong lives in Tsing-tao." "I met him at the opera house once." "Did you get his autograph?" "Yes, he signed on my hand." "I didn't wash my hand for a month." "When will he give another concert?" "We can go." "He hasn't performed in a long time." "This was his last album." "Why?" "I don't know." "I heard that it's because of a girl..." ""Orchestra Disbanded"" "How did it happen?" "I knew that already." "It's hard to get all the people for practice." "Then, isn't it great?" "We can go play now." "Where are you going?" "Practicing." "The orchestra is disbanded." "What for?" "I love violin." "I don't play it to make other people happy." "But no one knows you are so good." "I know, and that's enough." "And I know, too." "Then we're good friends from now on." "Hi." "Will you join us, Nuo?" "Great!" "Yes!" "We made it!" "Big snail!" "Doesn't it look like a big snail?" "It's not a snail." "It's our Magic Car!" "It's just a little sick." "Looks like it's almost dead to me." "You..." "Little Turtle!" "Big snail!" "I won't stand this!" "So what if I pick on you?" "You..." "There's no way you can scare me." "Look, the people behind me are much taller and stronger than you." "What?" "I'm not afraid of you!" "Let's take his pants off!" "Little Turtle's pants are here!" "Everyone," "Hatra lies at the crossroads of two main caravan routes." "The caravans of Hatrene merchants transported precious Chinese stones and spice, to the area of little Asia-Trebizond." "Who's is this?" "It's mine." "Please take it back." "Thank you." "Sit down." "In the first century, Parthia made Hatra an integral part of the caravan routes." ""Nuo  Lin"" "By assessing high customs duties, it helped build the wealth of the empire..." "Nuo, don't leave me alone." "Enough!" "We're just good friends." "We're not..." "Not what?" "Why don't you believe me?" "Because you're a girl!" "Why can't a girl also be..." "I don't want to be a girl." "You guys are stupid!" "Do you think..." "I shouldn't be talking to Lin anymore?" "Why?" "Because they're all saying that we're in love." "Then... what's "in love"?" "I think it's like a boy and a girl being together." "So are you and Lin falling in love?" "No, we're just good friends." "You afraid of being teased?" "Right." "What's falling in love really?" "It's to be together... with the person you like." "To do what?" "I just bought this." "This is my student, Nuo." "Try this." "Who are you?" "I'm your teacher's... driver." "Driver?" "We have to go." "See you." "Bye." "Bye." "Take care." "Be good." "I know." "Bye." "Don't forget to write!" "I think Wei and Lin can be a great couple." "They're about the same age." "One is out-going, and one is mature." "Our families are close friends anyway." "How wonderful if they can get married." "But they're too young." "Of course I don't mean right now." "They can get engaged first." "We can leave the rest... until they finish school." "Good point." "My daughter is too naughty." "Maybe getting engaged can calm her down." "Isn't it great?" "Impossible..." "I'm going to take attendance." "Lee Gang." "Present." "Fan Xiao-Shuang." "Present!" "Fan Da-Shuang." "Present!" "Fiona." "Present." "Fang Yi-Lin." "Lin." "Matthew." "Present." "Lee Xiao-Wen." "It's you!" "Why haven't you come to school?" "Listen..." "I've run away from home." "I don't have a place to go now." "Where are we?" "This is my little place." "Since my dad doesn't like me to practice violin," "I either stay in the school or come here." "This boat is abandoned." "You can stay here and make yourself at home." "Thank you." "You're welcome." "The boat will... take us anywhere we want to go." "You know what it's called?" "What?" "Noah's Ark." "What?" "A place of refuge." "So I'm the refugee." "Don't worry." "I'll help you!" ""Lin's home"" "Do you like it?" "You wrote it too?" "No." "The melody is too average." "It's a forgettable number." "Yeah, but I don't know... how to write good music." "You have to try harder." "This doggy is cute." "He is the boss of this beach." "He loves to eat garbage." "What's his name?" "I don't now." "I'll call him Nuo." "No..." "Nuo..." "Lin..." "Nuo..." "What do you see?" "It's a "sea cow"!" "It makes sounds when the wind blows." "I thought it was real... when the first time I came to Tsing-tao." "Later I learned it forecasts the wind and tide." "It sounds like a real cow." "Come here..." "What do you see?" "A big ship!" "Let me see..." "See... it's over there." "Do you see it?" "Where is it heading?" "Must be Europe." "How do you know?" "I don't know." "It's where I really want to go." "Why Europe?" "My dad has told me everything about Europe since I was little." "He said the French love drinking wine." "They'd drink one glass at breakfast everyday." "And there is a huge park in London." "It's called Hyde Park." "You can even ride horses there." "Really?" "He has been to Spain, and has seen Flamenco, too." "It's really hot there, 40 degrees during the summer." "That's why you've always wanted to go to Europe?" "Of course." "I told myself, one day I'll travel through the continent." "And I'll write down my experiences in a diary." "You'll send me photos." "Sure." "You're in Africa now!" "When I visit you in Europe, you have to write it down in your diary." "Sure." "You should go to Italy." "I heard that it's famous for making violins." "I want to go to Vienna, too." "Every one knows to play violin there." "So you can skip school?" "Yes!" "Last night I dreamt about being in Vienna." "I saw you playing the violin." "Last night I dreamt about being in Vienna, too." "Really?" "What did you see?" "My dad hitting me with a stick." "What's for dinner tonight?" "Barbecue." "Barbecue!" "I want some meat." "I want chicken-wings." "I'll go prepare it." "I have to go to school now." "See you later." "See you." "Let's practice swimming movements." "Nuo, are you practicing swimming or diving?" "Dad, do you think I'm doing the right thing?" "I won't have any regret even if it's wrong." "Anyway, I'm doing fine now." "Please don't worry." "When will you be back?" "You must teach mom a lesson." "Don't buy her anything." "If you see any souvenirs, just get them for me." "I want chocolate, postcards, and..." "I'm sorry." "Stop it, Little Turtle!" "You see!" "It's you." "No bodyguard with you?" "Great!" "We shall take our revenge today!" "It's not fair!" "I'm outnumbered!" "Take his pants off!" "Good afternoon, Ms. Yeh..." "Not going home yet?" "I have some questions about the homework." "Me too..." "Do you know where Lin is?" "I don't know." "You always flirt with her." "How can't you not know?" "I really don't know!" "Don't go!" "I'm back." "Lin..." "Trying to scare me?" "What's wrong?" "I'm feeling sick." "You have a fever!" "Where are we going?" "I'll take you to school's infirmary." "No." "You need to see a doctor." "But the doctor will tell my mom." "Don't worry." "I have an idea." "How are you feeling?" "I'm dizzy." "I think I have a fever." "Let's see." "You don't have a fever." "I also have a sore throat." "I don't need this." "Just give me a prescription." "One shot, just one shot." "No, I don't want it." "I just want some medicine." "You take a shot first, then medicine." "Doctor!" "Take your pants off." "I don't want a shot." "Don't waste my time." "Okay, but can I not get shot on the hip?" "No!" "I'm going to stay here tonight." "I'm fine." "You can go." "What if something happens?" "Listen." "It's "sea cow"." "Must be heavy wind outside." "The boat seems to be moving." "Like this?" "I'm cured." "Thank you, Nuo!" "You're welcome!" "That quartet needs one more person." "You won't get the chance if it weren't for Mr. Sun." "I'm afraid I can't make it." "I've never performed on a stage." "There's a first time for everything." "I should go." "No, you can't just leave." "Why don't you get on the stage?" "I can't." "Yes he can." "Save it, my violinist is here." "Who's he?" "That's my dad." "I thought he doesn't want you to play violin." "How could he..." "Do you think that I don't know about your daily practice on the boat." "I..." "Stop, I know what you're going to say." "How come I know how to play violin, but I don't allow you to learn." "Right?" "I didn't know you play violin as well." "I started at your age." "But your grandpa said, you can't make a living with it." "You were quite good." "I'm not good." "Then I play much worse." "Listen, you need talent to play music." "Not everyone can make it." "I worry it's too hard for you, eventually a waste of time." "Dad, will you teach me?" "How can I?" "I learned it for fun." "Listen, if you want to learn, you should find a best mentor." "Understand?" "Yes." "Yes!" "What?" "Is this where Tong lives?" "Yes." "He's the honorary Dean of the Music Academy." "It's beautiful." "Is Mr. Tong in?" "He's out." "We're..." "We want Mr. Tong to teach us violin." "Mr. Tong, you have to teach me violin!" "Not you." "Me." "What should we do now?" "We'll go up to find him." "Go." "Don't waste your time." "Mr. Tong won't see you." "I must see him." "He's not in anyway." "Where is he going?" "Well, you have to go find Alex." "Alex will tell you." "Thank you!" "Alex!" "I think it's a "she"." "Alex!" "Where is she?" "Alex!" "There is no Alex." "Haven't found Alex yet?" "Do you know where she is?" "It's over there." "So, it is an "it"." "It looks a bit arrogant." "Do you know where Tong is?" "Alex!" "Does it understand what we're saying?" "You have to ask it." "Alex!" "That cat is arrogant." "What should we do?" "Then I have to beg it." "Alex, if you tell us where Tong is, we'll take you to playland." "It's gone!" "Don't go..." "We have to catch it." "And torture it!" "Don't go!" "Alex!" "Wait!" "Come back here!" "Alex!" "Where did it go?" "Over there!" "Stop!" "Hurry!" "It's gone again." "Where did it go?" "Let's go over there." "Alex!" "Impossible." "There is no place for it to hide." "Where did it go?" "Alex!" "Hey, where is Tong?" "Why are you looking for her?" "Are you its owner?" "She belongs to no one." "She comes and leaves freely." "What are you doing?" "My hat was blown down there." "Are... are you Mr. Tong?" "You've got the wrong person." "No, I've met him before." "I meant I've asked for your autograph." "You don't remember?" "Of course he doesn't remember." "He has signed so many autographs." "That's true." "Why are you looking for Tong?" "I want to ask him to teach me violin." "Why must it be him?" "Because he's the best." "Too bad he's a recluse now." "You're really not Tong?" "I look like him, and I can play violin as well." "It'd be better if I teach you." "Sit." "Mr. Tong is not here," "But I can show you his violin." "This violin was made by a great Italian master Stradivari." "It's over two hundred years old." "It's wonderful!" "See, its head has a perfect curve." "In his final years, he bought up all the imperfect pieces back and destroyed them." "So all the remaining pieces are objects of virtue." "Isn't it very rare?" "I can hear it." "Are you thinking about someone?" "Tong made this song for a girl." "Who is she?" "The first time Tong met her was at her wedding rehearsal." "They were deeply attracted to each other." "At that time, in Italy," "Tong was just a musician." "But she was from an upper class family." "Moreover, she was going to be someone else's wife in a week." "They could run away." "Yes." "They planed to run away the night before the wedding." "Wonderful!" "Tong was waiting for a long time that night." "She didn't come?" "She finally came." "But she only came to say good-bye." "And gave this violin to him." "Tong was very sad." "But he didn't give up." "He told himself:" ""Ne day I'm going to be the greatest violin player, and I'll wait for her... until her husband dies;" "then we can be together again. "" "When the day comes, they would move to Tsing-tao, a place where no one knows them;" "and he'll play her favorite song everyday." "What if she dies before her husband?" "Then it's useless!" "In life, there is always something that one finds the most important." "This is the promise he made to himself, so he had to realize it." "I believe Mr. Tong will one day make it." "She doesn't live in this world anymore." "But he doesn't have any regrets." "This is life." "I told myself, one day I'll travel across Europe." "You must remember what you've promised yourself today." "I won't forget." "And you?" "I don't know... if I'll be a great musician in the future." "But at least, I want to write a song that'll last forever." "Then it's going to be the present for me." "I haven't finished it yet." "I don't care." "It's mine." "Okay." "What?" "Aren't you the girl in the newspapers?" "No..." "Let's go!" "Where are you going?" "Your mom is looking for you!" "The radio stations are broadcasting about you today." "What should I do?" "If I'm found, I'll have to marry that Little Turtle..." "Calm down." "We'll figure out a solution." "Yes." "What?" "Going to Europe!" "I've decided." "I'll go tomorrow!" "You've been dreaming about it anyway." "Great!" "I found you!" "You guys gave us a scare." "I knew you were up to something." "Fool, you didn't know you were followed?" "I announce, we approve Lin's plan to go to Europe." "Great!" "I'll go buy the boat ticket." "First I can go to Hamburg, then take the train to France to meet my dad." "I have a friend in France who can help you." "Thank you." "You're welcome." "Are you going to take the big cruise liner?" "Right." "Can you go by yourself?" "Yes." "My dad said Tsing-tao is a free port." "You can leave as long as you have a ticket." "Wait, how much is the ticket?" "Around 300." "Expensive!" "Is it that expensive?" "Don't worry." "I have an idea." "Have mercy." "Spare some money..." "Madam, please spare some money..." "Madam, spare some money." "Sir, spare some money..." "Thank you..." "Something wrong with your eyes?" "I can't see." "I'm too poor to afford a doctor." "I happen to be an eye doctor." "Let me examine you." "No..." "It's okay." "I can examine him." "Leave me alone!" "Your money, kids." "Thank you..." "Bye." "What are you doing?" "I..." "You can't sell it." "It's too important to you." "Don't worry!" "You must not!" "Give it back!" "Wait..." "How long are you going to run?" "Anyway we can't sell it." "What should we do then?" "We'll see." "Let's do it." "You mustn't!" "Let's sell the car." "It's dead anyway." "I said no!" "You have to get the ticket soon." "Everyone agree?" "I agree!" "Agree...!" "So we've made our decision!" "Someone will pick up the car tomorrow morning." "No matter how sick the patient is, his doctor shouldn't give up." "Right!" "Pull harder!" "This is a fair price." "Who knows if this scrap heap will make money?" "It's not a scrap heap!" "I warn you." "You have to cherish it after taking it back." "Yes!" "You kids are really a pain in the neck." "One more thing." "Can we ride the car one last time?" "Last time." "You guys hold on." "Let me try again." "Lin!" "I found you!" "Hurry..." "He'll tell my mom." "Don't worry, the car will move." "It's moving...!" "Don't go!" "You can't run away!" "Go get her!" "Little Turtle is coming!" "He's coming!" "Hurry..." "Stop!" "Or I'll teach you a lesson!" "Let's see what you can do!" "I'm not stupid!" "It's a pear." "One more!" "What's up?" "He's catching up!" "You're in trouble this time, Lin!" "I'll give you one last chance." "He's going to get us!" "Hurry...!" "Don't go!" "Lin!" "If you leave, who will fight with me?" "Bye!" "I have to go, Little Turtle!" "I love you, Lin!" "Guess who I am?" "Stop it." "I'm sorry." "I dropped my button." "It's dawn." "Have you thought about being in Europe by yourself could be so lonely." "No one will take care of you." "You may run into bad people." "Right or wrong, this is my choice." "What important is to be responsible to myself." "I support you!" "If today was the Doomsday, what would you say to me?" "You're better off dead!" "It's dawn." "Bye, Tsing-tao." "Bye!" "I'm going." "You guys can go home." "Don't go, Lin." "Go home!" "Bye..." "I'm going." "Please don't go, Lin." "Why are you pushing me?" "I'm not..." "leaving today!" "This is where we'll say good-bye." "Why?" "You guys may start crying." "We won't." "Look, who's crying?" "I'm not." "And Xiao-Gang." "No..." "Let's say good-bye here." "Lin..." "For you." "I wrote this." "I don't know how to read it." "You can play for her." "I forgot to bring my violin." "Then next time, thanks." "Okay." "Alright." "Bye." "Bye..." "How I can go with you guys like this?" "You go." "Go now." "How about you guys turn around and count to a hundred." "When you finish counting, I'll be far away." "Okay." "Go." "Close your eyes!" "Wait for me!" "Wait!" "She's gone." "Good-bye!" "And after all this time," "I've never returned to Qing-dao;" "nor ever saw Nuo again." "Time flies, and it has been a few decades." "We've all been through the ups and downs in life." "Although we're so far away, but I'm happy that" "I know he has never given up his own promise." "On a warm sunny afternoon," "I heard violin music coming through my window." "Suddenly, I want to write a letter telling him thank you... for being with me during the most unforgettable days of my life."