Starry night.
Protect me.
10,000 kilometers.
150 days.
If I can't finish the run,
I'll die trying in the Silk Road.
Many people ask me...
why I keep on running.
Running is like breathing to me.
In order to survive,
I have to keep running.
For a promise I made,
I have to keep running.
Running is like a time machine.
Every time I run,
my memories start rushing back...
one by one...
10000 MILES
Sean, ice cream!
Come on! Hurry Up!
Hurry up!
What are you doing?
Hurry up! Hurry up!
Hurry up! Hurry!
What are you doing?
Stop!
You little brats! How dare you steal my money!
Put the ice candies down!
- Hurry, let's go! - Don't you run!
You little brats!
Don't even think you can run away from me.
You'll be so dead if I catch you.
I'll beat you to death.
Stop running!
Ouch!
It really hurts!
You little brat.
- Don't mess with me. - I'm sorry.
I'll take care of you later.
Ouch. Ouch.
You won't escape this time.
We'll pay you back when we have money.
When you have money, I'll be dead already.
Sean, where can we go
if we start running from here?
Anywhere you want.
Even the Great Wall?
Yes.
The pyramids?
Yes.
The Statue of Liberty?
We can go anywhere, but just...
But what?
Just stop following me! You're such a tag-along.
I don't want to follow you.
I want to beat you, and I'll win the whole world!
Let's wait and see.
Where are you going?
I've transferred to another school.
To Sean's high school.
You're not like your brother.
Just quit running.
Study hard, try to get into college.
I can go to college, too! if I keep running.
Your long jump champions trophy?
So what? It leads to nowhere.
Now I'm just a cab driver.
I don't want you to end up like me.
If you fail, you will suffer
for the rest of your life.
You're the one who failed, not me.
Success comes with sufferings.
- Morning, coach! - Morning, coach!
Hi! Coach.
Seriously? You're so late.
You got the nerve to ride your scooter onto the track!
The audition is already closed.
Why bother coming here?
Do you still want to graduate or not?
Don't blame it on me if you can't.
Did you hear me?
Mr. Pan, please take me in!
That's Sean's brother.
This is high school.
We don't take elementary kid.
I'm not an elementary kid!
I'm just shorter than others.
But I'm a good runner,
and I can run for a long time.
Everyone here is a good runner.
Not that I don't want you on the team...
but you're just way too short.
Go home. There's no place for you here.
Ellie, take him home!
Me? I just got here...
Guys, just go on training.
Why are you here?
I ran away from home.
Sounds so cool.
I think you just sneaked out, right?
I know you are prepared for the full marathon championship.
The winner will get one million.
The second place gets 800 grand.
So what?
I want to enter the competition, too.
Why do you need the money?
Running can help me go to college.
You just enjoy being my shadow, don't you?
I can't live if I stop running.
Stay away from me!
Get out of here!
You better wish dad won't come here looking for me.
I'm alright.
Hey, what you doing?
Dwarf. Get out of my way, please.
You're not that tall either.
But you are "wider" than me!
Damn it!
Get him!
You got some moves huh?
What the hell!
Run!
Damn it.
Stop fighting!
Are you looking for trouble?
Everyone, get down!
Get down!
Where's that kid?
Coach,
although that kid is short,
he runs really fast.
Really?
Coach Pan,
please accept Kevin.
Like I said,
there's no opening this year.
But if you quit, then your brother can take your place.
Even if I accept him, we don't have any open beds.
If that's the reason,
we can clean up the storage room for him.
Like I'm the only bad guy here.
You know the school regulations.
How about...you can train him, Ellie.
Me?
No way!
Ellie...
Maybe it's time to try and walk away from the past.
Never mind then, forget it.
You,
run 10 laps.
What?
Get your ass moving!
10 laps, 90 seconds per lap, ready? Go.
Ellie, take him home.
Oh.
A little kid ran away from his home...
I'm not a little kid!
What now? Leaving or not?
I don't have time for this.
Listen up,
I'm the best marathoner
among all of you!
You're crazy.
I'd rather be the crazy one
than be the short one.
Well then,
you said you run fast.
If you beat me over the running, you can join us then.
But you're a girl.
What if I win?
I'll buy you some dinner.
Use the inside lane.
Keep it UP-
Don't lose it and embarrass me.
Ready?
Go!
She's the assistant coach.
You don't even know how to start running.
Stop embarrassing yourself here.
Hey, admit your defeat.
Let's go.
Go home.
You live so close to school...
I know you're disgusted with me,
Everyone there is disgusted with me.
Now I hate myself too. I don't want to be so weak.
I want to be faster and stronger.
What are you talking about?
I can be stronger by practicing running.
But my dad won't let me.
My brother doesn't want me to run either.
Coach Pan turned me away,
and you didn't give me a chance either.
That's very dangerous!
It's fine.
I don't want a girl to be my coach anyways.
You'd better train hard this summer!
Do as I say!
- So can I join the team? - No questions.
- Then when can I... - No complaints.
Are you going to train me?
Like I Would!
I will make you suffer.
Wait!
Wait for me!
What took you so long?!
Sleep here for now.
There'll be open beds next semester.
Sleep here?
Are you complaining?
No...
Eh!
It hurts, doesn't it?
Long-distance race
requires more than talents and perseverance.
What else do I need then?
Good luck?
I always have very bad luck.
You have to learn to savor the pain.
Enjoy the pain, then you can do better than others.
You're too hard on me!
There's a way to help you feel less pain.
What is it?
I can share a trick with you.
Come.
Come closer.
Close your eyes.
Tell yourself,
you're made of steel! You're made of steel!
I'm made of steel! I'm made of steel!
Just knock it off.
I'm not a gullible kid, alright?
No slacking off. Keep on training.
I'm made of steel, so I can't move.
Don't mess with me! What about now?
Do you feel better now?
Ouch! Stop hitting me. It really hurts.
I can beat you whenever I want.
Hey.
I'm tying my shoes.
Ok.
Are these Sean's shoes?
Yes.
Don't wear oversized shoes.
You could get hurt when training.
I have no choice. This is the only pair I have.
'I'd rather be the crazy one.'
He sounds just like you.
These red running shoes fit me!
Where did you get them?
Still have energy to talk? You need to run more!
I love this pain!
I'll win the whole world!
He's crazy...just like you.
I've told you million times,
don't sneak in my room like this.
Well then your mom can open the door for me!
Ellie accepted that tag-along today.
He always does whatever he wants.
He never cares about how other people feel.
Are you jealous of him?
Me?
He's like a shadow for me.
But to be honest,
only he can keep up with me.
If he had listened to me today, he would win.
But, that's how he is.
Stubborn.
He never takes advantage of others.
How about you?
I just take advantage of you.
What's wrong?
What bothers you?
Talk to me.
What's this?
I'm pregnant.
Be careful.
Don't run so fast. Watch your steps.
Mom.
I wanted to give you a surprise.
Are you surprised?
I knew you came.
I thought I hide pretty well.
Shhhh...
Who is over there?
No one.
Let me check.
No one is there.
I saw it.
You're 5 minutes late this time.
That's not bad, right?
In the marathon competition,
0.01 seconds late can make you a loser.
You're not devoted. That's why you're slow.
That's not true.
Your feet are moving but not your hands
Your hands are moving but you're not running with your heart.
What do you mean by that?
Look, you don't run with your heart, so you fall.
Are you ok?
Let me see.
It hurts so much.
Wait,
what are you doing?
Disinfect!
You could have an infection,idiot.
- Gross. - Hey!
Hydrogen peroxide.
Gauze.
Give me the tape.
But you don't have any tape.
Tie a little bit loose.
Let's go on training.
But I'm injured! It'll hurt my foot.
Then train your arms.
Why do I need to train my arms?
You've got too many questions.
Stop hitting my head!
I can hit you whenever I want.
- I'm not a little kid. - But you are to me.
What do you want?
Don't be so childish.
Keep it up. I need to leave now.
What? Where are you going?
I have a date.
With whom?
None of your business.
I haven't bought you dinner yet!
I don't go out with little kids.
Hey!
lam not a little kid.
Okay then, it's your treat!
I'll bring a friend, too.
Don't be late!
This is for you.
Don't you think you're overdressed?
You are kidding me!
Not really.
This is Minnie.
This is Kevin.
Shhhh...
No. Minnie.
Don't do that to me.
- Is it yummy? - The cream is greasy!
My forehead...
Don't mess up this chance!
Guys should take the lead.
Oh, ok.
Dancing is like running.
It's not only about moving your feet,
but also your heart.
I'm sorry.
It's ok.
Who's Minnie's father?
I'm not sure.
You really don't know?
You are overthinking...
Actually he and I...
I grew up in an orphanage.
One day...
I went back to visit the place I grew up.
Mom!
Sorry, I'm not your mom.
You've got wings.
Huh?
You've got wings.
Mom said she would turn into an angel and come back to see me.
You must be my mom.
Mom!
That's why she sees me as her mother.
She's awake.
You're awake.
Get down.
Put this on.
You should go home.
Otherwise you'll have to climb over the wall.
Oh shoot!
I...
Ok, let's go home, alright?
Let's go.
Bye.
Yes.
Why didn't you knock?
Does it matter?
I'm in my underpants.
- What's this? - No questions,
and no complaints.
I've signed you up.
Let's split the prize if you win.
Thank you so much!
Oh my god! Ouch.
Ouch.
Why are your shoelaces in different color?
Because you didn't give it back to me.
I won't give it back.
Oh, your shoes, here you are.
I bought new shoes.
Let me show you. They are so cool.
They're awesome, and very light.
They'll help me run faster.
It hurts!
You train too hard. Now it's hurting.
Let me know where it hurts.
It hurts!
Now, you talk. I thought you have neurological disorders.
Doctor, is he able to run again?
He has trouble with walking already.
I need to take part in the competition tomorrow,
I have to run.
Aren't you afraid of not walking again?
I don't think he can race.
We'll get his medicine
and I'll make sure he doesn't run.
I want to run!
I trained so hard just for the race tomorrow!
How can you run with this injury? Forget it.
No matter what, I will run.
I want to run!
Ok, fine, you need some antibiotics.
The medication can work for now.
But after it wears out, you will feel the pain.
Running might cause further damage to your leg.
There will be other race in the future.
There's no other race.
I need this money to go to college.
If my leg won't endure it,
it just means I'm not capable enough.
I won't allow you to hurt yourself.
This is my life, it's none of your business.
Ok, fine. Whatever, I won't go tomorrow.
Tag-along-.
I'll wait for you at the finish line.
Sorry dwarf, I'm a bit wider than you.
Ouch.
It hurts!
Why are we here?
Stay here and watch.
It's more painful than broken leg.
Running with the injury
made it worst.
Running is like a time machine.
Every time I run,
all my memories come back.
It makes me happy.
Am I still able to run?
You're lucky that medicine wore off.
Otherwise you might have
serious long term damage.
I'm not talking about my leg.
I mean, maybe I'm really not cut out for this.
When I was little,
I always thought I was a talented runner.
But now I realized that I'm good-for-nothing.
My dad told me if I failed,
I will suffer for the rest of my life.
I think he's right.
What are you talking about?
Didn't you said that success comes with sufferings, too?
What if one day, lady luck is by your side?
But if you quit running already...
Do you want to be my lady luck?
I don't bring good luck to people.
Bad things always happen to people around me.
How did you get your scar?
I was trapped in a sand storm when running Silk Road.
You'd never know what's coming.
It looks scary, right?
Not really.
Don't you think they look like a map of the Silk Road?
See here,
Wuwei, Zhangye,
Jiuquan.
Dunhuang
I'm not able to run anymore right?
I'm sorry.
I'm so sorry I should have stopped you.
I'm sorry too. Please stop worrying.
Where's Ellie?
Ellie gave up internship of this semester.
Do you know that she's an orphan?
First time I met her and her brother,
he was your height.
I started to train them
for ultramarathon.
So her brother lives abroad?
I guess heaven is sort of like living abroad.
She must see you as her brother.
I heard about your injury.
It might affect your running.
But, it's ok
After the rehabilitation,
you can try ultramarathon.
- Just like Ellie. - Plese don't let her down.
I've been watching you.
I've decided to let you join the team.
What do you say?
Do you want to join the team?
I am sorry, Kevin. I think I'm not your lady luck.
You just take good care of yourself during this time.
When you are better, Coach Pan will start trainning you.
Never Try Never Know.
(I will win the world!)
Dad.
I'm home.
How dare you...
How dare you come back?
If you had the nerves to leave, then just don't come back!
You said you'd be the best runner in this world, right?
Then what? Did you win?
Did you win the world?
Useless...
Good-for-nothing...
Maybe dad's right.
No matter where I go, where I run,
In the end, I still go back to where I start.
This cab becomes my prison.
My legs are trapped in the four wheels.
Hey, stop the car!
I'm sorry.
Do you really know how to drive?
Hey sir, your magazine?
Please take me to the TV station.
Ok, sure.
Could you please drive faster,
I'm in a hurry.
Ok!
My bad.
That's my stuff in the front.
This cassette tape?
Whose album is it?
I wrote those songs.
You wrote them?
Are you a singer?
Not yet, it's just my dream.
I have a dream too, I want to enter this race.
Race? Through the desert?
Yes!
You crazy?
Hey you...
"Maybe I should put down my heavy shell"
"To look for where there is blue sky"
"To move with the lightly blowing wind"
"Then the past will not be painful anymore"
Please give me a chance to join the team!
I'm the best marathon runner among all of you!
Sean, where can we go
if we start running from here?
We can go anywhere, but just...
But what?
Just stop following me! You're such a tag-along.
I don't want to follow you.
I want to beat you, and win the whole world!
"L am climbing higher and higher, step by step"
"I am flying with the leaf when I reach the top"
"All the sweats and tears from my little world"
"I will have my own kingdom one clay"
"I am climbing higher and higher, step by step"
"I am flying with the leaf when I reach the top"
"Let the wind dry my sweats and tears"
Your song is great.
Good luck with your audition.
Good luck.
How much?
210, thank you.
Just a minute...
Hey.
Eh?
How about...let's be friends.
Nevermind the taxi fare.
No way. Are you crazy?
I'm not crazy
You can write a song for me after I finish marathon.
Are you serious?
Of course I am.
You are crazy.
I am gonna get some cash quickly.
No it's ok, I'm leaving now.
So it's a deal!
Hurry up.
Bye!
This is for you. Do you like it, my dear?
Come.
It's daddy here.
I've got something for you too.
Where did you get so much money?
I earned it.
I am the father.
Really?
Did you do that again?
Aren't you happy?
What other choice do I have?
Drive, please.
Are you driving or not?
- Hurry! - Sean?
It's you again?
Please.
Here, let me out here.
Do you know dad is sick?
I know.
Take this!
I don't want your dirty money.
Dirty?
Don't you want to chase your dreams?
You can chase it by driving the cab.
What did you say?
Chasing dream? Just keep dreaming.
I want to run!
I just want to run!
Oh!
You need money to chase your dreams.
How much money needed for chasing dreams?
Everyday I drive taxi for over 10 hours
to save money for ultramarathon.
Yet, I'm not sure when I can resume my dream again.
Where to?
Around Cultural Road.
Huh?
Wow! Ultramarathon.
It's hard to imagine you running in the desert.
It must be hard...
Life is not easy for everyone.
Driving a cab is not easy too.
You go first.
Ellie?
The broken bridge.
You're slacking off because I'm not watching you.
You're not my coach anymore.
You have someone else to watch over.
He is not my trainee.
Then who is he?
What do you think?
Do I still have a chance?
You will always have a chance if you train hard enough.
I'm not running anymore.
Then why are you dressed like this?
Do you still remember the reason you started running?
I can't survive by running.
You can run as long as you live.
With you gone, why do I have to keep running?
Keep on running will only bring more pain to me.
Pain?
Does this make it less painful in your heart.
Go and race in ultramarathon.
How?
I don't have money.
I signed you up already.
Don't ask questions, and don't complain.
Take this!
Total fee is 120k and the plane ticket.
That's expensive. How can you have enough money?
From that guy right?
Is it him?
Yes! From my fiance.
Why do you do this all the time?
You think this will make me happier?
Why does it matter to you if I run or not?
Because I don't want to see you become a loser.
Who am I to you?
Don't treat me like I'm your brother.
Your brother is dead.
But, he lives in my heart forever.
You're no different from dead standing here.
When we had nothing left,
he decided to run.
Despite of the danger, he still chose to run.
You?
You can't compare to him.
You're a disgrace for your coach.
No one would ever accept you.
You look at me!
I never saw you as my little brother.
Let's go.
I'm not going.
Why not?
I thought you need money to run the desert?
I came here just for you.
Let me worry about it.
I don't want this money.
Go on.
Go!
I'm sorry.
I don't have the money to help you.
It's ok, thanks anyways.
This is all in English, I can't read this!
Fine fine, this is not important.
What really matters is him.
He's good at running.
I know!
He has been running around since he was a little boy.
You are running all the time!
Running is my dream.
What a weird dream to have...
My dream is more realistic...
Winning the lottery!
Hey, you.
I don't have extra money for this.
- I'm sorry. - Please...
No...he runs so fast.
I can't catch him if he runs away.
No it won't happen.
Old man, you don't have money, but I do!
I'll lend it to you.
You're going to lend him the money?
Yes!
He will be famous if he runs far far away.
And I will be famous too.
If you want to become famous, you don't need to help him.
Just go to the train station and get naked!
Oh you're insane.
Crazy old hag.
What's wrong?
First time, kid?
Hey, I am not a kid.
But you run like one.
You got to pace yourself.
You could die out here.
What?
Hey.
Hey, kid!
You got this.
She should win an Emmy. That girl is amazing
She saved so many people
She saved me
You haven't lived until you've been saved
by Pamela Anderson.
Can you swim?
- Swim? - Yes
How did you get the scar?
When I was young and stupid.
I used to do bad things.
Really bad.
What happened?
It's a long story...
That's how I get into running.
Come on.
They are beautiful.
They are everything I am.
One good woman!
Man!
You stop running for yourself,
and you start running after something bigger
Better!
Thank you
I haven't stopped running since
I have a brother
He is like you,
the old you.
I mean
how do I change him?
Hmm
you can't really change someone who doesn't want to be changed
all you can do is run
for them and for yourself
Just run?
That's right!
You just?
Oh man, it smells so bad.
Smell that!
- This is killing me. - RUN!
Run for your life
Woo hooo!
They are here!
Come on, kid!
Kevin.
Kevin Fang.
Hey kid.
You scared me.
My lady luck finally came to save me!
Coach Pan asked me to visit you.
Make sure you don't die here.
You're so mean.
The salt lake is beautiful.
There's one in Qinghai, Silk Road.
One day, I will be there too.
Hey.
If I tell you that,
I'm getting married.
What would you say?
With that guy?
Which guy?
When?
When do you think it's good?
Do you love him?
He's nice to me.
He treats Minnie well.
I will be happy, right?
What about you?
Do you love anyone?
Yes
But she's getting married.
Never Try Never Know.
If you don't try,
how would you know if you can make it?
Maybe Lady Luck
hopes to be saved as well.
If I win this race,
will you run with me forever?
Ok.
If you defeat me, I will stay.
Ok.
I won't lose this time.
Ready?
Go!
Hey.
I thought you said we race together.
I lied to you.
Come here!
Don't die on me!
I'll wait for you.
You got this. Go!
Hey kid, come on.
Why are you still standing here?
I'm leaving then...
Go on.
She's cute.
You never try, you never know.
Go go go!
Looking good, kid.
Hey.
I'm not getting any younger.
I mean, my body aches everyday.
If I finish today,
maybe tomorrow,
someday, I will never race again.
My leg, broken before.
It has iron in there.
It hurts everyday.
But stronger.
Is that right, kid.
So,
Enjoy the pain.
You're crazy.
No pain, no story.
That's good.
Go kid, go.
Come on, go.
Never try never know.
Go go go!!
Yeah
Kevin Fang.
Right before the finish line,
he turned around and helped Charlie
to finish the race together.
The pair crossed the finish line together.
Kevin should still be the top three.
The board is currently updating the score.
Oh, my darling.
It's Kevin, it's Kevin!
I knew that boy would make it!
Whatever.
That tag-along.
My son is a world champion!
I'm off.
Hey, where are you going?
Lady Luck!
Thanks.
You're welcome.
Lady Luck, I'm winning you over!
This guy is crazy.
In the Lord's name,
I now pronounce you husband and wife.
The groom may kiss the bride.
Ellie!
I'm sorry, it's a mistake.
- Who is this crazy guy? - Wait.
Ellie Chou?
Ellie.
I am back.
Hey kid.
Sorry that you have to see me like this.
I must look bad.
Not at all, you look great.
I have...l have a dream
that I wanted to share with you.
But it's impossible now.
Don't say it's impossible.
Never try never know.
Come here.
Come find me through the time machine.
Ellie.
- What's going on? Doctor! - Ellie.
Please wait outside.
What's going on?
These are Ellie's brother's shoes.
She left these for you.
He...
died when they ran the Silk Road together.
Ellie was badly injured too.
A steel plate pierced through her left arm
and hurt her heart.
Ellie hid it from you
so it won't distract you from training.
Postman, sir!
What's this?
Remember to give it to the minister.
Are we moving again?
What are you doing here?
You're right.
You can't make money by running.
I can't even save her.
Wait, what are you doing?
Do you even listen to yourself?
Quit hiding in your shell.
You're worthless.
Since when you became like this?
I'll crash it!
Get out! Stop hiding in here!
Sean!
Such a loser. You're a coward!
The orphanage will be demolished.
Ellie is travling to heaven,
and takes all the hope with her
(Please help us by donation.)
Thanks for helping
My mom hasn't come today?
She...
It's alright.
I can see her as long as I close my eyes.
But when I close my eyes,
I can't see Ellie.
The more I think of her,
the more blurry her smile is.
No matter how much I run,
She's further and further away.
Can I save the children by running?
What?
Keep it up! Tag-along.
It's not like I'm not coming back
The ultramarathon runner
Kevin Fang wants to challenge the extreme limits.
He'll spend 150 days
to run through the ancient Silk Road.
Kevin hopes, by running,
he can raise money for the orphanage.
Running 10000 km has brought him a great deal of publicity.
Minnie,
Here you are.
And more.
Minnie.
Go! Kevin!
Running is not for surviving,
not for winning,
but only to see your smile again.
Like you said,
nothing is impossible.
Keep on running - it's a promise between you and me.
Wow, you really did finish running the desert!
I will keep my promise and write a song for you.