Balloon (气球)

Our clouds.

Our sheep.

Grandpa.

Here comes Dad.

Dad, sorry I'm late.

My bike broke down.

Don't worry.

You've had this motor bike quite a while.

More than five years now.

It's wearing out.

Everybody's riding these now.

Horses were better.

True. We all traded our horses for bikes.

You hardly see any horses these days.

Times have changed. No going back.

Om mani padme hum

You two, come here!

They've been playing all morning with those.

What are they?

They look strange.

Balloons.

Balloons are round. These aren't.

These are balloons, too.

Oh.

That's why I couldn't find them. You two stole them.

We didn't steal them.

We found them under your pillow.

Come here.

Never do it again!

Om mani padme hum...

You little devil.

Why did you break their toys?

They aren't toys.

They're not? You said they were balloons.

Nothing wrong with playing with balloons.

Why did you break them?

Dad, you don't understand.

They aren't balloons for kids.

I don't understand.

How are balloons not balloons?

Be quiet.

Next time I'm in town, I'll get you colored ones.

- They're more fun. - Really?

Absolutely. Dad doesn't lie.

Grandpa's your witness.

Here.

Take some buns and go play.

Go on.

Dad, have some lunch.

I'm off.

Drive carefully.

OK.

Bring back the best ram you can.

Sure, Dad.

I'll get my buddy's best one.

Listen to me.

You lend me a ram every year.

I'm grateful.

We're friends.

Don't mention it.

Another round.

Sure.

Bought some fine Dzakya rams this year.

Really fine.

Rams from Dzakya. Really fine.

I'm drunk... drunk.

I'll do you right.

Later I'll send over a good ewe.

Om mani padme hum...

You brought the ram.

Yeah.

Great. He looks good.

Well done.

Grab his horns.

OK.

Let me do it.

OK.

Careful, kids.

The other side.

Let me hold the horns.

OK?

OK, OK.

Careful.

This ram's really strong.

They say rams from Dzakya are powerful.

So I've heard, but I haven't seen one.

Big horns.

Really great.

Now we're talking!

Dad, did you get our balloons?

I didn't go into town.

I'll get them next time.

Bring me the new red apron.

We already have one. Why do we need a new one?

A new one brings good luck.

Here, Grandpa.

Here.

That's the way.

Dad, like this?

Throw it away. It's dirty.

That's better.

Yes.

Breakfast is ready.

Dad.

You go first.

OK.

Let's have breakfast.

This is a fine ram.

He looks a bit like you.

I'm no match for a Dzakya ram.

Why did you grab that ewe?

I think she's barren.

She's quite docile.

So what, if she's barren.

Go mix some feed.

Fatten her up a few days.

We'll sell her for Jamyang's tuition.

Jamyang's summer break starts today?

Yes. He said he's coming home.

Good.

Let's boil some meat tonight.

Sure.

The ewe seems to understand me.

Hi!

What are you doing?

Doctor Sodra.

Yes.

I borrowed a ram from my friend.

Pretty darn great.

We'll start mating him tomorrow.

Yes. He looks very strong.

True. He's really good.

I'll see you later then.

Sodra?

Is Dr. Druktso around?

Yes.

What's the matter? Are you sick?

I'm just asking.

Ya-ya.

Ani, we're here.

OK.

How much?

Ten will do.

When wise men gather together

Reason becomes even sharper

Just like the four good companions

Sworn brothers in a famous tale.

What are you doing here?

I'm here

to pick up my nephew Jamyang.

Summer break starts today,

and I'm taking him home.

I know Jamyang.

He's a good student.

Losang.

Come here.

Ask Jamyang to come here.

OK.

How have you been?

Fine.

I see.

Why are you here?

Weren't you teaching at another school?

I left the other school.

I've been here over a year.

You're wearing glasses now.

Yes.

I can't see clearly without them.

Ani, you're here.

Yes.

Are you ready to go?

Yes.

Let's go then.

Ani, how do you know my teacher Dakbum Gyal?

We were high school classmates.

Wait a minute. I've got something for you.

Let's go.

Aren't we waiting for him?

No.

Wait a minute!

This is for you. I wrote it.

Please look it over when you have time.

They say he's an excellent writer.

He won a provincial literary award.

Many students are reading it.

Me too, but I don't quite get it.

You will when you grow up.

My teacher seems very unhappy.

Students are afraid to talk to him.

They say he came here after his divorce.

Dr. Druktso's not here?

Hello Drolkar.

She left to see a patient.

She'll be back soon.

Didn't you say she was in?

Come in. Have a seat.

She'll be back soon.

OK.

Take this to the pharmacy.

Come have a seat.