“No! Mei-Mei, please. Just come with me.” – Ming, Turning Red ... Movie Quotes Database

Ming

No! Mei-Mei, please. Just come with me. [holds out her hand, begging her daughter to come along]

Meilin

[shakes head in refusal]

I'm changing, Mom. I'm finally figuring out who I am, but... [gasps softly; sadly] I'm scared it'll take me away from you.

Ming

Me, too. I see you, Mei-Mei. You try to make everyone happy, but are so hard on yourself. And if I taught you that... [short pause] I'm sorry. So, don't hold back... for anyone. The farther you go, the prouder I'll be.

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