Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan (1972) - full transcript

Who discovered the body?

I did

Chief, he's the butler of the Liao Family

Is this the master bedroom?

No, this is his study room

My master usually slept
in the lady's room

Where's... the lady?

She left with the young master
and young miss...

...to visit her parents the day before

So your master was all by himself...

...and study here last night?



Yes...
hm... no

Beg your pardon?

Ainu was there too

Hurry

Coming...

Please...

Hurry up

Hurry up

Hurry

Hurry up

Alright...

Hurry up

Hurry

Hurry up



Is everything here?

Thanks to the luck of Master Chun,
the trip went smoothly

Open the boxes, Yan Shunzi

Go

Move over

Step aside...

Step aside

Who are you people?

Why did you grab me here?

Wu Huatian

Lady Chun, this girl's called Ainu

Her father is a poor teacher

We tracked her around for a few days...

...before we kidnapped her

Ainu?

It's a good name

What a temper

What kind of creepy place is this?

Let me go if you're sensible,

or I'll call the officials to arrest you all

Men're gonna go crazy for this girl

Someone here! Settle down the girls

Yes, go...

- Wu Huatian
- Yes

- Come with me for your payment
- Yes

Please count it

Of course Lady Chun must be correct

No mistake I suppose?

Four Seasons Spring Brothel's
reputation is important

Don't worry, no matter how lustful we seem,

I know that none of my staff...

...would dare to touch your gals

As for myself...

You haven't changed a bit

You still don't like men

What a pity

(Four Seasons Spring Brothel)

Have a seat...

Lady Chun

Lady Chun

You're so late

Someone here, get us some wine

Boss

How's everything?
Done with the checking?

Almost

Boss

What is it?

She's being violent,
needs to be tied up

She's a headstrong girl,

but she sure holds a class of her own

You rotten girl

So? Anything wrong?

Yes

This one... was deflowered three days ago

Who did it?

I can't tell

He'll kill me if I tell

Is that so?

How's now?
Speak out is better than suffer

I won't tell! I can't tell

I'll tell...

Zhou Hai

Do you know her?

I've told you people before,

Lady Chun isn't one to be messed
around with

Er Pozi

Yes

Training starts tomorrow for this lot

Er Pozi

Yes

Add more alum to concentrate the water,

otherwise, the muscle would not contract

Yes

Add some more alum

Where's that girl?

You're referring to Ainu?

I am not eating...

I'd rather starve to death

I know this is hell,

and you are all ghosts, not human

Let me go

I've told you that she can't be controlled

Old monster, have you ever heard that...

...anyone couldn't control by Lady Chun?

So, what do you think?

Such a nice room this is

If you listen to me,

you'll have the room and the maids

Just imagine the comforts of living here

At that time, Ainu

All the wealthy officers, landlords...

...will be mesmerised by you

You'll have countless jewellery,

endless wealth and glory

Ainu, what else do you want?

I don't want anything

So?

Is this what you want?

No...

Someone here

Yes

Thrash her with the cane

Yes

That's enough

Yes

You all go out

Yes

You've gotten white and smooth skin

Why, Ainu?

Why don't you just listen to me?

Ainu, do you know?

You're really beautiful

I... think I may have fallen for you

I don't want to eat

Brother mute, if you are kind enough,

please help me. Let me go

Damn mute boy, get out of there

This way please...

Good day, old master

Haven't seen you for a while

Old master, good day, old master

Old master

How are you, old master

Old master

Careful there

Give him a hand

Old master is here

Old master...

You're earlier than me

Be seated please...

Lady Chun,
acquired new birdies recently?

Quite extraordinary according to him

Too bad there's only one gal,
and we have 4

Same old rule applies

The highest bidder will get to enjoy first

Of course...

But this one, bidding price
will start higher

Start with five hundred

Five hundred?

She must be a...

Let me go

Bao Hu

Yes

Let's start the bidding, gentlemen

One thousand five hundred

You own all the rice in this county,

that's a low offer coming from you

Yes...

My turn

Three thousand

That's quite an offer
from the Chief of Guard

I indeed forgot how much I put down

Let me show you

Five thousand

Yes...

Well?

Have you given up, old master?

Who said so? I haven't made my bid yet

You didn't write down an amount,
old master?

Who said I didn't?

My son is the local governor

I don't think I need to write a cheque

I just open my mouth when spending

So l... Five thousand one hundred

Five thousand one hundred

Never underestimate the elderly,

and old master is the winner

You gentlemen will take your turns later

- Adviser Wang
- Yes

Withdraw the money
from the reserve tomorrow

Then take Ainu to Ever Spring Pavilion

Yes

(Ever Spring Pavilion)

Let me go

I said, let me go

Feed this bowl of sedatives to her

Alright...

Let me go...

Master

Quick... get out of here...

What's going on?

Ainu...

She's awake...

Move away

It isn't easy to take your own life here

Someone here

Yes

Lock her up in the dark room

Yes

Brother mute

Why did you save me?

I am going to die sooner or later

No, you shouldn't kill yourself

You can speak

I didn't speak a word before...

...because I refused to

I hate everyone

Why?

I used to be a member of the bandit

Later...

...I fell in love with a rich girl

Her father found out about me...

...and he was against our marriage

He set up a plot and parted us

After that attack, I lost half of my skills

Later, the girl killed herself...

...because her so- called respectable father...

...raped her

So do you... agree I should hate everyone?

How come you're so good to me?

It's because...

...you bear a slight resemblance to that girl

But, don't misunderstand

I am not in love with you

What I have is sympathy

For the way they treat you,

you shouldn't escape,
shouldn't kill yourself

We'll retaliate

No girl has ever been able to escape...

...from Four Seasons Spring Brothel

Go

Yan Shunzi,
you've lost most of your skills

Are you trying to get killed?

Yan

Still intend to move

Brother Yan...

Brother Yan, you can't die, brother Yan

Miss Ainu

You... you can't die

If you die, who'll take revenge for me?

Brother Yan...

You don't need to take an revenge,
you can die now

Brother Yan

Brother Yan, you can't die,
please don't die

Brother Yan, you can't die, brother Yan

Please don't die

Brother Yan...

So what now?

I will kill you if you so desire

Or you'll listen to me
if you wish to live on

Alright, I'll do as you say

Who found the body?

I did

Chief, he's the butler of the Liao Family

Is this the master bedroom?

No, this is his study room

My Master usually slept
in the lady's room

Where... is the lady?

She left with the young master
and young miss...

...to visit her parents the day before

So your master was all by himself...

...and study last night?

Yes...
hm... no

Beg your pardon?

Ainu was there too

Ainu?

There's someone here to see you, Miss

Miss Ainu, Chief Ji, recently appointed,

would like to see you

You all please go out

Yes

Chief Ji, for you to be here,

you're sure looking for enjoyment

No, I am here on business

Then must be something important

I'd like to ask you,

were you at Liao's house last night?

Since when did the brothel...

...fall under your jurisdiction?

No, it isn't about the brothel

It's because Liao was murdered last night

His servants said that...

...you were the last person to see him

Are you inferring that... I killed him?

No, I dare not

But according to his servants,

you left around midnight

And based on the accumulation of snow,

his time of death was around midnight too

Then, did he die before I left...

...or was it afterwards?

That...

It's so simple

If you can prove that he died before I left,

then I must be the murderer,

you may arrest me right now

If you have got no proof,

then let me tell you,

he was still alive when I left

He must've died after I was gone

How could you prove that...

...he was still alive when you left?

Then how can you prove that...

...he died while I was still there?

Chief Ji

I guess you are new in town

Liao Guoqiang was a miser,

an alcoholic and a sex- addict

He ought to have been dead ages ago

Why do you care for his death?

Alright Chief Ji,

anything else?

If not, please leave as I am a bit tired,

I'd like to rest now

Goodbye

Chief, you're leaving?

Did you see that?

Ainu killed Liao last night...

...and the officers are here

What?

Lady Chun, you shouldn't spoil Ainu...

...and you even taught her kungfu

I think our business of ten years...

...will be jeopardized by her one day

You...

Don't forget

You kidnapped a young girl ten years ago,

and you were attacked from all sides,

you had nowhere to go

Had it not been for me...

...to save your life,

do you think you'd be here now?

For the last ten years,
I left the martial arts world behind,

and opened up this brothel for you

This is such a disgraceful business for me,

aren't you satisfied?

You were willing to devote

That's because I love you, Lady Chun

Too bad! But I am not interested in men

Love is strange indeed

You love me, but I like Ainu

But Ainu killed someone

This time was Liao Guoqiang,

Zhuo Wenjian, Li Zhangan will be next

Then it will be you... and me

Why?

You...

I am just testing your skills,

and make sure if I'm still in control

It's because Bao Hu is worried that...

...you will kill us one day

Why did you kill Liao Guoqiang?

For no particular reason

I think I'm becoming like you,
hating men,

that's why I seek revenge

This could mean that I'll love you more,

and I don't yearn for the affection of men

Then... were you excited...

...when you first had a taste of blood?

Very much so

But it's similar to the snow outside,

totally tasteless

Ainu

Do you intend to kill me in the future?

Of course not

With you, it's like we're one in being

If you die, how can I live alone?

Ainu

One frog jumped over the pond... plop

Two frogs jumped over,
jumped over... plop

I drink...

Li, what's going on?

One frog jumped over the pond... plop

Two frogs jumped over... plop

If you do suspect Ainu,

how about we arrest her, ok?

Alright, I'll go

No... I'll go...

Enough nonsense

The chief is new faction,
must have his new working style

But then,

Ainu has strong patronage,
we can't touch her

Do you know her history?

Whores have no history

They're either forced
or have volunteered

It's the same story

But the word is she's quite outstanding

That's true

Especially in bed

Have you tried it?

I can't afford to

Ainu serves the rich and the famous

I am just a small fry

Besides...

Ainu herself selects her clients,
and won't let men select her

No matter how rich you are,

she gives a damn

What kind of clients does she prefer?

As I just mentioned,

apart from the dead Liao,

master Zhuo and master Wei

Mr. Zhou, Miss Ainu is here

Miss Ainu, you are here

This way please

You can wait for me outside

Yes

Please

This way please

Master, Miss Ainu is here

Come...

Please

Do come in

Please

Come in...

Go...

What are you doing...

Master Wei, we're here to save you

Save me? Bullshit

Someone here...

Are you alright?

Who might you be?

Ji De, chief police officer

What's the matter?

Go to hell

What's going on, master?

Who is he?

He's chief police officer

He's asking for you outside earlier

I am here to rescue you

Rescue me?

Sorry I was late, and made master scared

Get out! Get out of here...

Out! Now

Right now, or I'll complain...

...to your supervisor tomorrow

- Get out...

Out

Mr. Zhou, what's with your master?

He's a bit worn out from...

...his experimenting all these years

He only gets turned on by bondage now

That's what it's all about

Now you should understand, chief

Let me buy you a drink, come on

Have a drink... Let's go...

Ainu, come on, hurry

Ainu

Come on

What's with you?

Come on, I want you

What do you want?

It's you I desire

Wei Jianzhong

Do you still remember the first time...

...you tied me up in bed?

From that day on I swore,

I will tie you up one day,

and kill you

The time has come

It's your turn now

Chief, what is it?

I'm still worried

You can't go in, chief

The lights are off

See, you wouldn't really want to intrude

Don't, you bad boy

God! The master's still got it

Ainu is moaning

The bed is making noise, let's leave

C'mon... get going

Wei Jianzhong, you never thought of
this day, did you?

Miss Ainu, you're leaving?

You're still here, Chief Ji

You must be worried

That's why you waited for me here,
isn't it?

You better go check inside...

...or else you wouldn't know...

...if he's really dead

Let's go

What do you want, Chief Ji?

I want to go inside
to check out your master

Master should be asleep right now

If you want to go in, I'm afraid...

Chief Ji, I think tonight...

...she wouldn't dare

Oh, no... Fire

Fire...

Fire... Put it out

Ainu

Chief...

Chief Ji, how can I help you?

You set the fire
to kill master Wei last night,

I am here to arrest you

Set a fire? Any witnesses?

Sure wasn't any fire when I left

But just after you left,

the whole house was in flames

Then it must've been someone else...

...who set the fire after I left

I didn't see anyone going in

Did you see me start the fire?

Even though you didn't leave a trace,

I'll have to arrest you today

Chief Ji, not only you've no evidence...

...to prove that Ainu is the murderer

Even if you've seen,

you should've done your homework

Do you know who owns
Four Seasons Spring Brothel?

If you really want to arrest Ainu,

you should ask the governor's dad first

Who is it?

Good swordplay

So it was you

You've visited me twice,

just returning the favour,

this is my turn

Do you want to tell me
who's the murderer?

No, on the contrary,

I am here to ask you to step away

Why?

Why not?

I'm backed by this

Put down the sword

Now... you will step away, won't you?

Tell me

Why do you try to stop me?

It's for your own sake

Otherwise, you'll be sorry

What if... I won't listen?

Fine, I'll tell you

Zhuo Wenjian will be the next

What? Nonsense

You said Ainu wants to kill me?

That's rubbish

Old master, she means it for real

Can't... it can't be

You've got too much time on your hand

You've nothing to do,
and now want to interfere in my matter

You... are you sick of being an officer?

No, I dare not

But Mr. Liao and Mr. Wei,
they all took turn and...

What's so strange about that?

We all have to die sometime

How could you make Ainu
to hold responsible?

However, old master,

why could you not meet up with Ainu...

...to be safe?

What? Master Zhuo,
you don't want me anymore?

Ainu, honey

Ainu, my baby,
who said I don't want to see you?

I'd rather die than not seeing you

My honey, baby

Come over

Yes

What? Chief Ji, you want to join the fun?

Master Zhuo, indeed this game,

you two men can play together?

Who said I want him to join?

Get out

Old master

Get out! Get out now

Yes

None of your business here. Get out...

Helper Dog, go bring the girls in

Yes...

Come... hurry in

What are these three doing here?

You always say you wanna try new stuff,

lemme give you the four winds today

The four winds?

They are from
Four Seasons Spring Brothel

You... why aren't you
taking your clothes off?

Me! I am the north wind

If you want me,
then need to see your capability

Hurry... get me the wine... hurry...

How is it, Master Zhuo?

Perhaps it's time for you to rest

Who said so? I am only on the west wind

What happened...

- Knock it down
- Yes...

What's going on...

Don't move

- Someone here
- Yes

Get the governor

Yes

Master...

Father...

You can't run this time

- Cuffs
- Here

Wait

Chief Ji, let Miss Ainu go

She's the murderer, sir

I said, let Miss Ainu go right now

Didn't your hear me?

Yes

Allow me to take you home, Miss Ainu

And I apologize for this incident

Chief Ji, about what happened here,

you can't let anyone know

Why not?

It's because the old master...

...died of an aphrodisiac overdose

The governor's reputation is at stake,

so you had better not tell anyone

All men are the same

They all lust after us

I have watched them die one after another

I am ecstatic with joy

Liao Guoqiang, Wei Jiangzhong, Zhuo Wenjian...

...and one more

Li Zhangan

Heard he's returned from his escort job

What? They all died?

Yes

I heard you four
spent a lot of time together,

that's why I come to warn you...

...to beware of Ainu

Ainu can kill them because
they all weren't versed in Kung Fu

But I'll be a tough nut to crack

Someone here

Yes

Bring Ainu here tonight

Yes

Master Li, Miss Ainu's here

There you are

They?.

They will kill you...

...before you try to kill me

If you really want to kill me,

I think you can do it all by yourself

You all get out

Go...

Why did you kill the other three?

So that I can save my love just for you

You men just don't appreciate

If I want to kill you,

where's the weapon?

Come on, search me

Come on

Go ahead

I asked you to search if I've a weapon,

I am not asking you to hug me

Well, you wanna sleep with me...

...one last time before you kill me?

What's the hurry?

Let me strip first

you'll see if I've a weapon,

then you can sleep with me

Is Ainu here?

Yes, she's inside

What's the matter?

I want to go inside

This is a special door
made by my master

It can only be opened from inside,

not from the outside

You deserve to die, sex maniac

You knew I am here to kill you,

but you still lust after me

You...

Somebody, help...

Knock it open

You deserve this

Never could you have thought that,

this very special room you built...

...to abuse and ravage women,

and you'll end up dying here

Do you remember...

...the first time in here...

...when you whipped me?

Is there no way in, except for this door?

It's just this door, no other way

knock it, come on

Make way you guys, let's me try

Go on in...

He's already dead

Chief Ji, you're a good officer,

but you've caught the wrong person

After her...

Attack

Hold it

Chief Ji, two years back,

I was like them...

...and got kidnapped from other places

They sold me to Lady Chun

It was a living hell

I was coerced into prostitution

I killed a few men

I killed them...

...only for revenge

If you're looking for the real culprits,

arrest them

Bitch

Lady Chun... we've got a problem

What is it?

Big trouble! Ainu plotted against us

They got intercepted at the gate

What happened to Ainu?

She turned out smart, and fled

I thought she must've been hurt

Lady Chun, didn't I tell you earlier

The brothel will be ruined by Ainu

Where're you going?

I am going to kill her

If the brothel is finished,

we could start a new one
at a different place

However, I can't live without Ainu

You... you're totally blinded by lust

Ainu did this for revenge,
why could you not wake up?

She may hurt you
but she'll never hurt me

Because she and I, we're one

- Attack

Lady Chun, are you really fight...

...against us just for this bitch?

I am not sure

But I can tell you,

no one can harm Ainu when I'm here

Attack

Attack

This is scary

Here's the key,
release the girls from the backyard

What to do...

Go... hurry go...

Hurry... get up... hurry

Hurry... hurry run... hurry run away...

Hurry... hurry go...

Hurry go... get away

Hurry... hurry go... leave fast...

Mr.Bao?.

Mr.Bao?.

What is it?

Big trouble! Ainu set the girls free,

all of them

Didn't you hear?

I've said it before,

no one can harm Ainu when I'm here

Can't you see that...

...this is Ainu's revenge?

Do you believe that?

No way, she and I are the same person

Lady Chun,

I think we need to settle this
once and for all

You want to die now?
Seems a bit too early

Your yin-yang ghost hands aren't not much...

...stronger than my spine- chilling sword

Why, Bao Hu?

Even you give up your life,

we will still be together

I am not really sure

The likes of you don't deserve my love,

but it's too late for me

Ainu, you wouldn't stop loving me...

...because I am handicapped now, right?

No, I won't change...

...because I've never loved you

Looks like this is it,

today is the time for revenge

At first, I wanted to use
hate for vengeance,

but I failed

Later on, I hit on a better plan instead

no one else would've used it before

I used love to take my revenge

I killed Liao Guoqiang, Wei Jianzhong,

Li Zhangan, Zhuo Wenjian, by love

To bring the Four Seasons Spring Brothel down,

I used love to come between you and Bao Hu

Never'd imagine, the damage love
could cause is stronger than hate

You...

You...

Didn't expect you
to be more vicious than me

Don't scold me

We are both despicable,

heartless, merciless, cruel and sick

Now perhaps you'd have a glimpse of...

...how repulsive you are

You don't need to take any action...

...as I am dying anyway

I guess this is karma

Even though you've killed me,

yet I don't... I don't hate you a bit

Ainu

I... I love you

Could you kiss me once more...

...before I die?

It's... it's my last request

Have pity, have pity on me please

Thank you, Ainu

Thank you for dying with me

I had a poisonous pill in my mouth

I was chewing it...

...when you kissed me

You are unlike me

You've still got your conscience,

and a little love

Ainu

Ainu

Ainu

I am too late, Ainu

Ai...