On-The-Wings-Of-Love-Destiny.txt
Our choir will be representing the Philippines
Why do you really want to go to the States?
I'm going there for my mother. She died there.
APPROVED!!!
Is America really the answer, my child?
Didn't we talk about going to America together?
Cousin, how are you?
I know you very well, Clark.
You're saving up just to give it all to your siblings
They need more than me.
Dad, let Leah go. Let's let her achieve her dreams.
America, here I come!!!
I love U - -
(She meant USA but she bumps into Clark so it sounds like, "I love you" instead)
You?
Excuse me?
What did you say?
Uhm...
Hey!
Uhh..
I love...U (you)?
USA!
Because you...
You did--didn't let me finish...
You..
SSSSSHHH!
I don't care where you're from,
but here in this country...
in America, you don't go running around the street hugging random people.
That's crazy.
You don't understand what I'm saying?
Geez, I'm talking to a brick wall here.
(Leah's nose bleeds. A joke among Filipinos whenever hearing someone who speaks English fluently.)
Why is your face like that?
Nah..
There was a girl outside.
She was...weird.
Bro..
Are you an idiot? There's a lot of weird things here in America. Is it anything new?
That's true.
Oh..
By the way, there was a guy who was looking for you awhile ago.
Barracuda..
Barracuda was his name.
Oh..
Really?
Did our boss see him?
Not really.
Why?
Who was that?
He's the loan shark I owe a debt from.
You got a debt from a loan shark?
That's dangerous
I know, I know.
But I have no choice.
I didn't have enough (money) for Jordan and Jenny's tuition last school year.
I don't want them to stop going to school
I was desperate.
Don't worry, man.
It's just a few more..
I'll almost be done (paying the debt.)
Well, you better pay them.
You don't know what they'll do to you. Okay?
Did you guys know?
They're going to pay for our daily meals up until we leave.
(Everybody cheers)
Thank you!
Don't worry, we'll take care of you.
Who else would help but us Filipinos, right?
We are really proud of you all.
That's why it's our pleasure.
Can you please excuse me?
I'll just get some desserts.
Hi!
Faster, faster, faster...
Faster, please. Faster..
What happened? Is everything okay?
Ah, yes yes! I'm okay..
Oh, Uncle Sol, how's your profit today?
Oh, it didn't even reach the boundary (quota).
Then why did you go home?
Well, Leah might call..
Of course, I don't want to miss that.
Who are they?
I don't know, Uncle Sol.
It seems they're up to no good.
Is there anything that we can do for you?
We are looking for Leah.
Huh? She's not here.
We don't believe you. Maybe she's just in hiding.
Hey man, believe us when we say she's not really here.
We won't leave until we deliver our purpose (message).
They took off their shirts.
Oh!!
("Leah, I love you! I'm sorry. From, Jigs")
Leah, my loves, I'm sorry!
Let's make up again, please?
Leah?
(whispering of "Leah's long gone", "He doesn't know Leah's gone?")
Leah?
Leah won't hear you because she isn't here.
Where did she go?
Did you already forget? She's in America.
Did she really go there?
Of course!
Wasn't she scheduled to go?
Are you being stupid? Huh!
Just go home!
Your tricks won't work!
Jigs..
Oh, so you really went there, huh?
Come on, Jigs..
I needed to.
I can't just leave the choir hanging (in the air).
But it's okay for you to leave me hanging then?
Is it like that Leah? Huh?
Jigs, you don't understand.
Wait..
Leah..
Sorry.
Well you're already there.
There's nothing i can do about it.
Just make it up to me when you get back here.
You're covering for our next monthsary.
Monthsary?
What monthsary are you talking about? Didn't we break up?
Break?!
When did that happen?
Didn't you say to me that if I went on to going to America..
we're breaking up?
What now? I'm already here.
I was just shocked before.
We're good now. Okay?
Let's just talk about this when you get back.
Alright.
I'll agree with you. We're good...
but we're still not getting back together. I'm serious.
You know, it's better if we just stay friends.
I don't want to be unfair to you.
I don't know how long I'll be here in America.
I don't want you to wait for nothing..
and I feel like my destiny is here.
My destiny is here
Dude, Leah said we're over.
ME?!
She's going to break with me?
Really?
I'm sorry, man.
Why are you saying sorry?
I didn't accept it.
LEAH AND I ARE STILL TOGETHER!
Is that okay?
But Leah said you guys are over.
It takes two to become boyfriend (and girlfriend), right?
Then it also takes two to break up and I didn't accept it!
Leah's just sulking.
but we're still together.
Leah is still my girlfriend
Right?
Leah is still your girlfriend.
Leah is still my girlfriend.
My grandchild,
about the tuition fee..
because there's been an adjustment -
it increased!
Don't worry about it.
I'm sure your siblings will finish (their studies).
That's okay, Grandma.
I'll just increase the allowance I'm sending there.
How about you, Grandma?
How are you?
Uhm..
How's your blood pressure?
Ah, it's nothing!
Up and down..
My God..
it's because the temperature's very hot.
But don't worry about me!
My God..
I have my maintenance (of medicines).
My gosh..
That's what I like about you.
You're very caring.
Thank you very much, my grandson.
Oh, wait a moment..
Hold on a sec..
Maybe you want to talk
to your cousin?
Come on, hurry!
Ayy..
Go on..
Yo, cousin! How are you?
Is Mom there? I need to talk to her.
-She..
-Clark!
My God. You won't believe it there's so many kids with cavities.
You know--
Jigs?
Oh my..
My son! Hi!
Oh, how have you been? Hmm?
I've really missed you!
Mom, when am I going to get there? My visa got denied again.
What are you guys even doing?
Son, just relax. You're going to get here soon.
Okay? Just endure it a little more..
I don't believe in that anymore.
You've said that a long time ago.
I feel like it's fine for you if I don't get to go there since you have Clark.
You treat him more as a son than you do to me anyway.
Oh, no. You're getting jealous again.
You already know I became a (US) citizen 2 years ago and I petitioned you right away..
It's just that it really takes a long time, my child.
It's because you're already over-aged.
Just endure it a bit more, okay?
You're going to get here someday..
Okay?
Just remember that I love you, my child.
I miss you so much!
Uhm..
I know..
It's better that I make it up to you..
What do you like?
Uhm..
Do you want a new phone again?
or your motorcycle...
How is it?
The motorcycle's 3 years old.
I'll just call you when I think of a replacement for it.
Alright. Oh, I love you my son!
Don't you know that I miss you very much?
Mom..
Just so you know, Leah, my girlfriend, is there. She with her choir mates for a competition there.
I'll just send you her number so you can take her out.
Oh, my child. It seems like your relationship is serious.
Are you truly serious about her?
Of course, Mom!
That's why I want you to get to know her.
Of course!
Of course, I'll get to know her.
I'll take care of her.
Of course, as long as it's your wish. Okay?
Oh, my child! You know I've missed you so much. I love you, my child!
Jigs - Okay, goodbye. Here's grandma.
I love - - -
Oh..
Hey..
Jack..
Have patience with Jigs..
That Jigs..
He is always hot-tempered.
it's because..
his visa got denied again.
He just needs a little bit of comfort and tenderness.
(sighs)
Mom, how are you?
We were talking a while ago about comfort..
There's some comfort I need from you..
It's about your siblings..
Eh..
He needs some capital because he wants to open up a store.
How much does he need, Mom?
How about you mom?
Do you need anything?
Ay..
Me?
What I need is..
is for you to take care of your responsibilities.
to help with your siblings with opening up the store.
I still got some extra money left, Mom.
The extra money..
just have it for yourself.
because I'm still very much okay.
and our family business is still earning.
So, you don't have to worry about me okay?
Alright. Just remember to take of yourselves there, okay?
Especially Jigs, Mom!
You're a blessing from heaven to me, Jacqueline.
that's what people have said.
I love you.
Take care of yourself, Ma.
You're not going to leave me, Leah.
I promise this to myself.
My Mom already left me..
I'm not going to let you leave me too.
Unbelievable!
Amazing!
Jigs has a girlfriend!
and I get to meet her here!
Yeah, I heard.
I also heard your conversation with Grandma.
Can you afford giving her the extra allowance she's asking you?
It's hard.
but..
I can do it.
How about you?
Can you afford sustaining the needs of your siblings?
It's hard.
but I can also do it.
Of course we can do it!
Us? We're a family of survivors. Right?
Right.
This is probably how you felt when you got here.
Right, Mom?
I'm feeling excited, overwhelmed, that --
I don't even know. I don't understand it.
Before I just get to see these in pictures..
and on postcards that you send to us but now..
I'm really seeing all of this.
It's all so beautiful, Mom.
I really miss you.
but now I'm closer to you
My dear, are you okay?
I'm very okay
Do you like it here?
Very much, Mrs. Lorenzo.
Thank you very much for letting us stay here.
How long have you been living here in the States?
18 years.
It's hard at first.
All hard work.
but the hardest of all is..
The sadness that you have to part with your family.
You're very brave, Miss. You handled it all by yourself?
It's not just me.
Contrary to stories, fellow Filipinos help you along the way.
They become your family.
until you can finally bring your family here.
So all of my children, studied and eventually married here.
and they're very happy here.
My dear..
Please excuse me.
I just remembered my mom.
It's because you're both alike.
She went here for us.
except it wasn't a very happy ending
She died here
That's why I really wanted to go here.
So I could fulfill my mom's wish for us.
and I hope I'd be able to do it with all that I can.
Why not?
This is America.
The land of opportunities!
You see, with dreams..
You don't wait for it!
You work hard for it.
I'll go up now.
Thank you, Miss.
Dreams.
Just wait for me
I'll come for you soon!
