Lao biao ni hao ye! (1991) - full transcript
"Wide is the river of rolling waves"
"wind-blown fragrance of hay
permeates both banks"
"the riverbank is where my home is"
"I am used to the whistle of the boatman"
"and the white sails of the boats"
Mainland police have arrested a niu fellow
he admitted to helping su
smuggle narcotics from the golden triangle
but...
Why did he testify against su?
Drug trafficking in China
is capital punishment
if he blames it all on su
he'll be spared death, just imprisonment
sister'll escort the prisoner here
you'll help out
sir...
It's easy. A simple hand-over
then show her around
The air smells bad in Hongkong
right
damn it
why did you spit on my shoe?
Sorry
if you have to
spit on the floor. That's what it's for
goddamn it! You're shit
not on the floor!
If you have to
through the window
Remember, this is confidential
yes, sir
Look at you, like a nut case
you're out for being my brother's only son
it's supernatural power
the state council says so
right, you're the glory of the country
greater than computer, ultra-red, etc
our country breeds genius
but you succeed some, fail some
no, I won't
look!
You bastard!
Try it with your police card
aunt - try it
well...
Haven't tried it with documents before
sucker! Now you can't do it
Why don't we pick them up at man kam to?
Maybe they don't want to leak it out
Ask someone to shut the gate
yes, sir
That's her
Miss Cheng shih-nan, nice to see you
we call her sister Cheng
sister Cheng, my name card
let's speak in cantonese
your cantonese is really good
security officers
must know a few dialects
in order to work all over the country
and my mother is cantonese
so we're fellow provincials
she knew Russian, French and Korean
all forgotten now, perhaps
wu wei-kuo, meaning defending the country.
Good name
so young and already a chief?
Chief inspector
meet hsiao-sheng, my assistant
this is chen fu-sheng
meaning rejuvenation. A meaningful name
thanks
this is mao...
My nickname is chairman mao
we don't make fun of such things
so, where's the prisoner?
Take him out
- something wrong?
- Open it, quick
Is hsiao-sheng crazy?
Don't let anything happen to you
Get the oxygen cylinder, hurry up!
Yes, sir
wake up!
Sister Cheng,
we can board the car now
right, he'll come round sooner or later
Sister - inspector wu
comrade, how are you?
How are you?
How are you?
How are you?
Our ad-hoc command post
special unit branch
prisoner is detained to
facilitate investigation
honesty deserves leniency;
Resistance harshness
must be harsh in combats
So tall? Will he escape?
Don't worry. We keep some one on him
I've completed my assignment
please sign here
thank you
inspector wu
what?
All hotel rooms are fully booked
why?
Maybe it's the peak season
we're going to the headquarters
fix it up
Get me chen chiang
our latest computer center
in 2-3 seconds, our computer
gives detailed information
on suspects
and identifying characteristics
basically,
it includes all 6 million citizens
it also checks identity
with finger-prints
in fact this is a central system
we feed in data of all criminals
want something, just press the button
a 3-day investigation
can be done in half a day now
what do you do with the
remaining two and a half?
There's the lie-detecting room.
Want a tour?
Come over here
The latest IBM lie-detecting computer
the well-known roundwood ll
why is it so called?
The greatest liar when brought
before this machine
will feel inferior
it detects the corticocelebral
by ultra-sound
if the prisoner lies
hsiao-sheng
this indicator will sound
indicator?
Want to have a try?
Sure
please lie down
what should I say?
Something safe
my father is Cheng Yung-nien
right
my mother is tang hsiu-ching
wrong
my mother isn't my mother?
Right
tang hsiu-ching is my mother
wrong
she's not my natural mother?
Right
this doesn't make sense
hsiao-sheng, stay calm
check the machine
something's wrong
I say, machines are unreliable
man comes first
there're yet some more sections to see
let me show you? This way
- are you all right?
- Yes
We know you're not used to noisy hotels
we know you're not used to noisy hotels
so we have arranged something quieter
so we have arranged something quieter
doesn't matter
it's for department heads
of course. It's for you
will pick you up tomorrow. Bye
Dining table converted into a bed
what an idea!
You sleep on this tonight
no, aunt, you do. You're the senior
what's on the dining table?
Pork. How can I lie on it?
Unpack. I'll wash my face
"I'll ask that again
when are you coming with me?"
"You always say I have nothing"
dad
what? Are the police great?
Don't you ever knock?
All right. I'm going out
I've always asked, when
are you coming with me?
I'll give you what I'm after and my freedom
but you always laugh at me. I have nothing
good
famous brand
a famous school
mit
I thought it means made in Taiwan
using the left hand again?
I am ambidextrous
no principles
dad, clever ones are left-handed
groundless. One eats with the right hand
unreasonable
what?
In english, right is "right"
another explanation is "correct", right?
You're correct
recently you often come back late
something troublesome
why?
A Chinese police comes with a prisoner
I have to take care of her
honestly, I don't want to see her
What's the movie out there?
Something called... bloody partisan warfare
What's the story about? Sounds so bitter
a battle between communism and capitalism
fierce fighting. A lot of bloodshed
when martyrs are tortured,
they shed no tears
whatever their sufferings,
they moan not
not to lose face for the country
the martyrs cry: "Beat me, beat me
long live the people”
don't watch it, so cruel
Outrageous
strip us naked and torture us
this martyr of marxist-leninism
defeats capitalism
this mountain over the heads
of Chinese people vanishes
Hongkong people are quite patriotic
sure
take a bath and go to bed
Hsiao-sheng, stop babbling
and get some sleep
What's moving? What's the noise?
I'm coming
get up. It's a plot
the enemy's here. Come out and see
so fast!
It's him
sister, oh god, niu is gone!
Next time
don't yell outside
let's go
an, go to the hospital for an X-ray photo
I'm not going
what're you so upset about?
Can't do a 3 days' work
in half a month!
This is called an accident
if not, why coin the word accident?
You sign the receipt
I'm out of it
don't touch, you'll mess up the fingerprint
the prisoner's on the loose
get him back!
I know
but we need his details
what details?
I only escort him here
sister Cheng, call from superintendent mo
sister Cheng, call from
party secretary chao
thanks
secretary chao? Hi, chao
I'm saying the prisoner has fled
how disappointing
why isn't the job done?
How can you face the
country and the people?
I didn't let him loose. It's Hongkong
why aren't you back yet?
You want to stay?
No, my mind is
in mother China
I'm thinking of
catching the prisoner
to show that socialism is superior
in that case,
don't come back without him
really? Great
I'll get the document for
ta hsing an ling ready
how's that?
That's what the leadership says
Hongkong comrades and we are one
what concerns Hongkong concerns us
thank you. Leave Hongkong matters alone
Aunt, so much the better
we can have fun
fun? What do you know about?
We can have sea-food
and roast geese
enjoy the view on the peak
and purchase bargain goods
and finally minding goats in inner Mongolia
there's nothing to lose in a joint-ventrue
I agree
I've my plans all set
as long as you do as I say
we'll get the fugitive back
do as you say?
Listen to her
she knows the prisoner
this is a take-delivery note
from kuo jung company
wong ti, the delivery man, actually is niu
this proves the fugitive and
the company are connected
hsiao-sheng
yes
why do you doze off everytime I speak?
Because I am sure that
you're always right
he'll surely go to su
he'll surely go to su
right
what now?
Go find him
with what are you going to su?
With this
sister Cheng, you can't
carry a gun in Hongkong
how can I work without a gun?
It's the law of Hongkong
I'll keep it
sister
he must report the prisoner
asking su kuo-jung to report on wong ti?
Then wong ti to report on su?
Su won't know wong ti rats on him
we have no proof
grab him and make him talk
that's proof
you talk to the attorney-general
it's ridiculous
a security officer can do anything
yes,
but not a police officer in Hongkong
sorry
you must have a consensus
what is a consensus?
I've been with the party long enough
to be the consensus
not the english snooker,
American football
Japanese nightclub or thai bath
no style of your own
what a disgrace - right
Do it your way,
you'll never catch niu
hsiao-sheng, get su kuo-jung's address
we'll get him
now?
Aunt,
want me to come along?
You stay here. Don't say I'm out
aunt,
you're putting on make-up again?
Sure, it's a psychological
threat to the enemy
looking for mr ho? One moment please
excuse me, is mr su kuo-jung in?
Who's calling?
Cheng
follow me
first one on the right
damn it. What's all this mess?
17 million? Who's buying?
Give him 15 million. Shit
what's the matter, ms hsieh?
It's Cheng. Do you know one wong ti?
Wong ti? What's it about?
Drug trafficking. Arrested
in yunan last month
trafficking? I don't know him
he's your company's local agent
you know. I've such a large company
a bad apple always turns up
what's your company's business there?
Herbal medicine and local products
all import?
Yes. They're tonic
you can ask three more questions
what?
Two more
does the last one count?
One
this one too?
Finish. Close file
so easy?
What the hell do you want?
You engage in prostitution, gambling,
smuggling and drug trafficking
security has been keeping an eye on you
nonsense, I'm a decent businessman
and local gentry
I contribute to the 4 modernization
what?
Enterprising prostitution
and legalizing gambling?
Modernize smuggling and
internationalize grafficking?
Lady, watch your mouth
this is Hongkong. We have law and order
don't give me that
you ought to be sent to the firing-squad
what on earth do you want?
Hand over wong ti. The end of the matter
Jesus, I don't know where he is!
Can't do it without using force
where's wong ti? Speak up
- I'm not saying
- Hand him over now
I'm not - speak
no way - hand him over
I'm not - speak up
- speak up. Now!
- No
speak up - no
- hand him over
- Mr su, are you all right?
Bastard, who are you?
Who have you let in?
Call the police. Quick
come on. Get in
where to?
Get in. Go
want me
to lose my job?
If I did not force him
to hand over the prisoner
how can I fulfill my duty?
This is Hongkong. I'm the leadership
what happened to your eyebrows?
What? It's not as simple as cracking a case
sheng, drive on
Not right
not right
aunt. I've a hunch. Someone's coming
he'll yell: "I'm coming”
open the door. Go
Inspector mo
my father is bad-tempered
if a security officer from China
is staying with us
he'll surely make trouble
it's just temporary
to protect her
and watch over her
why not just send her back right away?
It's not giving them face?
We might as well catch the prisoner quickly
it's a joint-venture of China
and Hongkong. Everyone's happy
when you're a superintendent
you fear not 199...
Government will make arrangements,
for superintendents though
we're not afraid of danger
why're you bringing us here?
If 1 get hold of him,
he's dead
I do this for your own safety
you rest here in my house
but my father...
He may say something ugly
about your country
opposition can be neutralized
not so loud!
We can re-educate him
no way, my dad is stubborn
almost drove my mother crazy
inspector wu, don't frame me up
your mother went to south America
with someone else
dad, sorry, I'm just kidding
what?
Why don't you say mao rises from the grave?
How can you people
joke about chairman mao?
That's right
what? We can't?
Dad, come over
what's the matter?
This concerns my career
promise me
you'll be nice to her?
Aren't I now?
I'll swallow everything
let me introduce you
miss Cheng shih-nan from
the szechuan security bureau
her assistant, hsiao-sheng
nice meeting you
my father, wu tien-tzu
commander of the 391st brigade,
131st division, nationalist army
Uncle wu, have a cigarette
with so many cigarettes,
you offer me a cramping one?
Is cramping good to health?
I won't have cramping cigarettes
cramps!
Dad, go to your room. They need some rest
good night
aunt, what did I do wrong?
Forget it. We'll be civilized
Okay, you two get some rest
what's our next step?
Next step? We'll get niu
let me warn you,
no private action
now I'm responsible for your safety
good night
Miss home?
Yes, but I've not try anything here yet
what shall tell my friends back home?
If I can't
catch niu and su kuo-jung
what shall I tell our leadership?
"Three principles of the
people, is our belief"
"to build a Republic,
to Usher in peaceful equality"
"all comrades"
counter-revolutionary song
"will be the people's vanguards”
"never relaxing day and night
but follow the belief"
"rise, all you who don't want to be slaves"
"build a new great wall
with our flesh and blood"
"this is the critical moment
of the Chinese nation"
"at last, we have to cry out"
"rise, rise, rise"
"united as one we march against
the enemy's gunfire"
"forward,"
"against the enemy's gunfire"
"plum blossom all over the world,
the colder the better bloom"
"a symbol of persistence
and our great China"
"where there is land,
there is plum blossom"
"fears not foul weather,
it's our national flower"
"but for the communist party,
there will be no new China"
"blue skies and white clouds"
"there's no new China without communism"
"blue skies white clouds bring good time"
"communists work hard for the race"
"hand in hand we go to mother nature"
"communism will save China"
"the revolutionary army must remember this"
"three disciplines and 8 rules"
"first, obey commands”
"in step, we win victory"
"secondly,
not to take a stitch from the people"
"they will love and support us"
"woo... sleepless”
"woo... a civil war"
"I always ask, when are you going with me?"
"You always laugh, I have nothing"
Finally, songs from homeland
look at the lyrics
what's special about it?
To have nothing is commonplace
everyone's like that. Go to sleep
Breakfast time!
Good morning
morning
morning
aunt, how to explain this?
Mind your own business
Uncle wu, morning
what's this? Playing the chummy game?
What luck!
Five generations under one roof
say that again
uncivilized
Stand aside. You don't know him?
It's dr sun yet-sin, father of revolution
it's our national father
this kind old man must be your grandfather
these two must be your...
Doesn't make sense
they had been presidents
really? Three super-talents in one family
two chiangs and one li
each family has its own problems
this family is complicated
typical capitalism
he is our Taiwan...
Dad
dad, are you going to be like that all day?
You Taiwan, she mainland, I Hongkong. Okay?
We're all Chinese
we're all Chinese, ok?
What's that foreign language about?
Super-natural power doesn't teach that
have breakfast
dad, they're guests
where're you going?
You eat first
Uncle wu, one can't go starving
cantonese style, plain
congee and fried noodles
we right-wingers eat with right hands
left is better than right
Born right-winger
sorry, leftists are fighters
have you finished eating?
What're you doing?
Otherwise I'll be no match for you two
my left is as good as my right
I'm not in uniform. Can a civilian sit too?
Certainly
be my guest
Brother, when did you arrive?
Day before yesterday
I'm hunted here as well as in China
call su kuo-jung right away
it's a bit late now
tell him it's me. He'll take the call
we'll take after we get home
Brother
the night is good for you to be on your way
What did you say just now?
I say the moonlight is
ideal for your fleeing
what day is tonight?
15th day of the month
fifteenth
how's that?
Full moon
the tide is out
on the 1st and 15th
su kuo-jung's trying to set me up
the light is out
You go first. I'll cover you
Damn it!
Take him to the hospital right away
What did you see?
Too dark to see
what did you hear?
Wind, sea-waves
and crackers
it's gun shots, bang, bang, bang
no, it's bang, bang, bang, bang
no, it's bang, bang, bang
it's bang, bang, bang, bang
stop banging!
You're sure it's shots?
No, I was restless then
you can't find anything by so asking
let me try
when did you get there?
What for?
What did you do on hearing the shots?
What happened afterwards?
Did you see anybody,
anyone hurt, any car?
And then what?
What time did you leave? Where did you go?
Did you lie?
11.28 pm on 23rd march
went with hsiang to the
dump pit in shek o road
I intended to propose to her that night
I was doing warm-up
when I suddenly heard the shots,
bang, bang, bang, bang
so noisy. I wanted to go somewhere else
a man, five-eleven,
blocked my car
put a man covered with blood
into my car
told me to take him to hospital at once
I drove to tang siu kin hospital
and told the police there
it's the whole truth
did you get all that?
Almost - what's missing?
I forgot what happened
sign to prove you're not lying
Can I go now?
Go
The clothes' not mine
left in car. And a letter too
Niu, finally settled in Hongkong
our house is on the slope
behind the woods are green,
surroundings are lovely
in front is a small creek
after a day's labour,
I come home to watch the setting sun
the place has a nice name,
sau mau ping
open up, it's the police
what's wrong?
Have you seen this person?
No
Police, police
- who?
- The police
- what's the matter?
- Have you seen him?
No. Police, so what
people call this place miniature-China
there're shanghainese, amoy,
fukien and chiu chow
each minding his own business
within this parameter,
most are from szechuan
really?
Son, come back to take a bath
hi, fellow countryman
fellow countryman. Where from in szechuan?
Yili
near to where I come from. Ever been back?
It's hard to make a living in Hongkong
the country has a new look now
plenty of supply of food
under the open-door policy
many new houses built
don't have them in the past
I know
people tend to be homesick
we're here on business
a few days already
we had some chili, didn't we?
I could cry
to think of the bean-curd back home
I'm crying too
grew up drinking the well-water here
do you miss home?
Of course, I do
you all do?
Yeah
you're all patriotic?
Yeah
you all love the party?
Yeah
doesn't matter. I say to you
we're looking for
a fugitive from szechuan
together with the Hongkong police,
we'll bring him back
do you happen to know where he is?
Inspector wu
at ease
just watch the junctions
yes, sir
please help out
please, please
come and have some home-made noodles?
Good, let's go
you have a fukien accent?
From nan an of fukien
Comrades, stay
mother country will not forget you
we'll meet again
goodbye
Wong ti frequents these places
I don't expect these comrades to be still
so nice to us security officers
great!
Sir, how many of you?
Cid. We're looking for the manager
show me your staff records
certainly, this way
What's this?
Karaoke. Guests can sing on stage
the standard is quite poor
Brandy - fine
to teach you what's nice
by showing you what's not
evil reveals goodness and falsehood
reveals the truth
well put. There are so
many ladies in Hongkong
because the streets are full of hookers
I don't drink
sister, if my subordinates
or father offend you
forgive them because of me
to show respect, I'll drink first
so Sincere. I'll do my best
Don't order by the glasses,
by the bottle
right
you've a marvelous capacity for drinking
I'm volatilizing our
revolutionary enthusiasm
Their singing is really lousy
want to show what you've got?
No
But our song can purify your society
you're so hospitable. Come on, have one
"Fragrance from the flower bouquet,"
"let me sing"
"come to nan ni bay,"
"such a nice place"
n a nice place"
"with nice scenery"
"farms and livestocks everywhere"
you smash my glass with your song
I sing better than you
are you paying the compensation?
I shot the glass
how about that?
Sorry, sorry
again
it's all right now
haven't done my job yet
your bottle of wine is here. Drink
inspector wu, two weeks ago
hsuen pi sang here
niu used to come to patronize
Inspector wu
get up
Does he live alone?
Yes, inspector
is the tap all set?
It is
did anyone call him?
Two, both female voices
what? I only see the bathroom
he said the binoculars
are for his leisure time
is this waiting fruitful?
It isn't
then, why aren't we...
Why not go over and make him take?
If I can go over,
I'll shave all his hair first
dip him into a pool of water
whip him till his skin comes out in strips
then put pepper powder over the wounds
then we'll see if he's going to talk?
What?
Nothing
Going to toilet
How nice to have a private water closet!
I'll give you one as a gift
no, security officers aren't privileged
how can I face the people?
Isn't it troublesome to explain
everything to the people?
You'll get used to it
Smile
want to be a counter-revolutionary?
So drunk!
I'm not drunk
not drunk? Taking pictures with a
counter-revolutionary outfit on?
You have been a counter-revolutionary
all your life. Let's go
sister Cheng, we're enjoying ourselves
want to join?
Okay, I'll fight you single-handed
we are a whole army
to show respect, I'll drink first
good
my turn. A toast to the elderly
what? A wedding toast?
A toast to you from the kuomintang
a toast to you for the communist party
a toast to you from Taiwan
a toast to you from szechuan province
to you from the president
a toast to you from the chairman
to you from the defense ministry
to you from the central military committee
to you from royal Hongkong police
who the hell are you? Go on
to you from executive yuan
to you from state council
to you from the triads
what unit?
New China melon
cheers
From hang seng bank
kung hei fat choi
cheers
Are you all right?
I'm fine
why don't we take a walk?
Let them patch up the mess
are you really all right?
Hongkong at night is pretty,
the people are strange though
how's that?
My mother will surely be happy here
where you lived must be dark
not dark, but quiet
Yours?
The crc building ahead
is your country's property
it is?
Yeah
Thanks for showing me Hongkong at night
not at all
I want to apologize for my dad
but I've an
assignment in hand
just want to show you the dark side
what? How come?
Stay cool
you can't hold me up! Help!
- Calm down now
- Help! Let me out
power blackout only. Keep calm
where're you?
I'm here, here
don't be scared. Just a power blackout
no need to be frightened
Don't be scared. It'll soon be fine
Calm down. A lot of people
are having your problem
Help! I can't make it
keep calm
let me out
where're you?
I'm here
where are you?
Here
put out your hand
I'm doing it
just the hand
yes, the hand
stay calm
I can't help it
I know
Go to your room and take a rest
How's niu doing?
We're making enquiries
comrade wu, how much is
your monthly salary?
$20,000 to $30,000 Hongkong
so much
hello. Yes
all right. We'll be right there
shih-nan
sorry, sister
sheng called
has located niu's girlfriend
shall we go now?
Go
Almost $10,000 rmb, right?
Right. Let's go
watch out,
if you don't want to guard country parks
inspector wu,
the call just hung up
how many times?
The third time
let's go over
What're they doing down there?
How's it going?
Be calm
who is it?
Is miss hsuen pi here?
It's me
we're wong ti's relatives. Can we come in?
Oh, niu's friend. Please come in
come on. Say sister
go to the living room
has niu been here lately?
Gone to szechuan to buy medicine. You're...
Frankly, I'm niu's lawful wife
he walked out on me
old dad is sick
and wanted him back
his brother
I don't mind your being with him
as long as we can get in touch with him
you're so miserable
yeah
wait
I'll put out the fire first
niu
those are bad guys out there. Con her in
pinky, yin, you two stay here and watch out
sheng, mao, you two come with me
I have his address
his father'll be happy
to know his whereabouts
What's wrong with his dad?
Cancer of the womb
do men have that too?
Ask me again
what's wrong with his dad?
Heart disease
how about my mother?
Hsuen pi, open the door
open the door. Police
police. Where's the woman
who come up just now?
Don't move
don't fool around
Hadn't been for you, I would have got him
if we're not up yet
you'll be the first security
officer raped and killed
We've just got news
niu is ganging up with someone
to Rob a jewellery shop in central
sheng, inform the guys of that district
yes, sir
mao, tell the other teams
to come to have a meeting
yes, sir
Thanks
The words security officer
are written on your faces
you two are standing here
without disguise?
We never sneak around
even if we have to meet
the enemy face to face
we're always righteous
good
hsiao-sheng. Listen to him. We'll stay put
be smart
relax
All units, the rabbit shows
Mommy, mommy
go away
down, down
Go away
Don't run. Get down
what now, sir?
Block all passageways.
Call the flying squad
you go over there
you two, stay
why?
It's dangerous up there
we're not afraid of danger
let's go
Make way
left shoulder, right shoulder
left hand, right hand
left foot, right foot
big toe
Sister, nice shot
sure, I aimed at his skin,
injuries are superficial
you call that superficial?
If you don't believe me, check it
wong ti got away a second time
shells everywhere
and no one's hurt!
Playing with water-guns?
Luckily, sister Cheng is the markswoman
not at all
sister Cheng
actually, how many guns did you bring here?
State secrets
wu wei-kuo, I'll give you three days
no arrest,
then you'll go to guard refugees camp
sister Cheng will go back to the mainland
wait,
she can't go back empty-handed
comrade, how do you explain
to this leader, me?
Three days
Inspector wu
intelligence says su is
meeting some mainlanders
merchandize may be arriving
they take home a new nightclub girl
every night
Leave me out of it
stop messing around
I'm going
I've decided. Don't stop me
There's time yet for regret
your technology
is really advanced
the deciding factor
is human, you know?
Pinky, give her a hand
no need
out, out
All right, let's move
shooting a film?
The woman red army
anut, you look so real
Pinky, help her out
good
the woman red army needs modernization
you first
do I have to?
Yes, you first
if this fouls up,
Hongkong'll be taken back sooner
Are you all there?
Don't drag, you'll tear the clothes
aunt, is that you?
What? I'm still a true blue communist
lots of bosses here tonight
take good care of them, will you?
Don't fret
you're practicing?
Gorgeous girl
Do I know you?
Let's do finger-guessing
what finger-guessing?
How can you be a hostess? Teach her
see. 1,2,3
Marlboro, Marlboro
Marlboro, Marlboro
lemon tea, lemon tea
shut up
comeon.1,2,3
lemon tea, lemon tea
lemon tea, lemon tea
you lost
I lost, didn't 1?
Again. 1, 2, 3
Marlboro, Marlboro
you lost again
I tell you, three losses in a row...
Do it my mother country's way
what's that?
Stone, paper, scissors
come on
you lost
one slap. Hero of the people
again
one slap. Harvest is good this year
what else have you got?
Again
lost again
two slaps. Reform continues
you're great. Tonight you're mine
Come in
let's take a bath together
no
What? Bluffing?
I have a physical problem?
What physical problem? I don't care
take the comrade here
don't play coy. I'll be gentle
keep chastity
hurdle over difficulties
stop it
Su kuo-jung
niu
3 million and I'll fly
you kidding? Where do I get that money?
The stocks in sang yik godown
is worth 20 million
I don't have that much cash
damn you. You're lying
telephone pimp te
tell him to bring the money. Quick
get out
money, quick
I really don't have that much
I'm going to pull the trigger
no, please. I have it
don't shoot
only $100,000 cash. Take it
that's not enough. You scum, you liar
I've been straight with you, niu
straight? Then you won't plot my death
how come? I even told you
there's a gun in the drawer
don't fool around. Look
Yes. There're two more
give them to me
don't!
Don't be impulsive. And...
Hurry! Put it down
you tramp. Where've you been?
Don't move
you are...
Don't move
I know
3 million. In ghost money, maybe
Sang yik godown
How is it? 2, 3,4, 5, 6
finish. Pass
finish. Lost
next hand. Continue
isn't it a bit too big?
Not at all. A pair of 5s
a pair of 5s
certainly
one 5
Honesty deserves leniency,
resistance harshness
where's su kuo-jung's merchandise?
Who's su kuo-jung? We don't know him
where're the herbal medicines?
We have no herbal medicines
no herbal medicine? Where's
the almond kernel?
We've electrical appliances here
electrical appliances? Sing, where is it?
Shit! Are you talking or not?
Be careful. My Patience is running out
how dare you go against 1 billion people
no
Are you talking?
Hurry up
you're dead meat. The
Hongkong police's here
you two are dead meat
what's going on?
I'm Chinese security officer
these two are drug traffickers
shut up! All to police station
"Rolling waves"
"The riverbank is where my home is"
How bad are the injuries?
Not too serious
reporters are now taking track of the story
you must be kept here
for the show only
they'll send you back tomorrow
so many sang yik godowns, my god!
Criminals are on the loose
my dad boutht you some roast geese
and cassettes of Teresa tang's songs
that kuomindang friend?
Is there anything I can help?
Go back. It's late
I'm not going back
I'm watching over you
teach me the song you
sang that broke the glass
I've another one. The 3
disciplines, 8 rules
the tiger hearing that, dears not bite you
velvet, isinglass, ginseng,
medlar, almond kernel
Why so many almond kernels?
Dad
is sister Cheng going back tomorrow?
Yes
she'll be in great trouble
going back like that
you are in trouble too
I just thought of something
don't just think of yourself
if you have the lead,
share it with somebody
a China-Hongkong joint venture
and you'll both be promoted
think it over
I'm going for my morning exercises
Get a car quickly
sister Cheng, get off
this way
come over here
get in the car. Hurry
- why are you here?
- Be careful
I find out where su
kuo-jung hid the marijuana
this time you won't go back
with the cross on your back
great
Are you nuts? You want to wake everybody?
Is that the way you Hongkong police work?
I want vengeance
hsiao-sheng, sniff out the marijuana leave
with your supernatural power
will do
we'll search in three directions
I go with you
- Anything?
- No
Open it up
It's here
hsiao-sheng
cover me
Under such circumstances,
we ought to move in
all right, I'll reinforce you
Accident
Put down your weapons. Honesty deserves
leniency; Resistance harshness
Really useless. Tie them up
you bastard!
A civil servant needn't be so diligent
what for? Money going into the pocket?
Isn't worth risking you
life for 100-plus rmb
I dare you
to a one-on-one fight
you want a fight? I'm
good enough to beat you
you cheek. Fight me man to man
what did you say? So rude and dirty
they taught me
su kuo-jung, kill me first
kill me first
kill me first
me first!
I'm the host. I'll go first
China's bigger than Hongkong. I'll go first
no, kill me. Do it
but...
Laughing in the face of death?
I'm laughing at your ignorance
my dad is in the 27th army...
Your dad?
This is a military secret
if anything happens to me,
my dad will surely be mad
old folks have a bad temper, you know
the army will march over his order
the joint declaration
one country two systems
basic laws, all go down the drains
there'll be a big slide
in the financial market
the price of houses will nosedive
I've just paid up my mortgage loan,
and my stocks...
Don't listen to this crazy broad
one must always be prepared
shut up. Load the goods
and get tin of petrol
don't!
Damn you!
Don't you dare
the people's government
will get you someday
what's happening?
Don't go!
Let go - come down. Follow me
you crazy broad. Let go
come down
come back with me. You
need to be re-educated
come back with me
let go. Damn you
Su kuo-jung
you going?
- East 1 team, clear the petrol
- Right
- middle 3 team, take the right
- Yeah
platoon 4, cover me - yeah
fuck you, who is it?
March
forward
what's the matter?
Don't move
don't move?
Don't come over, or I'll shoot
didn't I say so?
Sister
sister, are you all right?
Had I not been practicing,
I would have fainted
su kuo-jung is up there. Go up
no need. He's down there
yes. Why such a mess?
Honesty deserves leniency,
resistance harshness
take pictures
hsiao-sheng, how could you?
He's not convicted yet
not convicted? The loot is all here
don't you know what human rights are?
Human rights?
Who threw at me? Speak up, who?
Speak up. Did you throw at me?
I'll surely be promoted this time
I'll be the next commissioner
Comrade, how are you?
You've contributed a lot
towards this sino-Hongkong joint venture
our co-operation was successful
successful co-operation
Take care, comrade
Read it after I've crossed over
hsiao-sheng, come here
goodbye
goodbye
take care
take care
bye
- take care, hsiao-sheng
- Take care, sister Cheng
goodbye - goodbye, hsiao-sheng
bye, bye
- you take care of yourselves
- Take care
bye-bye
hsiao-sheng
hsiao-sheng
give me back the packet
I gave you yesterday
I'm sorry, it's the kuomintang flag
still trying to set me up?
I'm sorry, just a misunderstanding
bye-bye
keep calm
all right
Papers
Comrade, thank you for
taking care of us
hope you'll forgive my imposition
it's just that I don't
understand your society
one has to be armed to the teeth
in the past few days
I had a lot on my mind
as I can't find the answers
but the snacks by the streets
leave me a deep impression of Hongkong
that day in the lift, I wasn't myself
I'd never been so close to a man before
when I felt your breath on my cheeks
a party member
shouldn't behave like that
when you people
grab another's hand
it may just be a common way of expression
for me,
it's the critical moment of my life
hope you'll remember it
during your leisure time
perhaps we'll co-operate again after 97
yours, shih-nan
"wind-blown fragrance of hay
permeates both banks"
"the riverbank is where my home is"
"I am used to the whistle of the boatman"
"and the white sails of the boats"
Mainland police have arrested a niu fellow
he admitted to helping su
smuggle narcotics from the golden triangle
but...
Why did he testify against su?
Drug trafficking in China
is capital punishment
if he blames it all on su
he'll be spared death, just imprisonment
sister'll escort the prisoner here
you'll help out
sir...
It's easy. A simple hand-over
then show her around
The air smells bad in Hongkong
right
damn it
why did you spit on my shoe?
Sorry
if you have to
spit on the floor. That's what it's for
goddamn it! You're shit
not on the floor!
If you have to
through the window
Remember, this is confidential
yes, sir
Look at you, like a nut case
you're out for being my brother's only son
it's supernatural power
the state council says so
right, you're the glory of the country
greater than computer, ultra-red, etc
our country breeds genius
but you succeed some, fail some
no, I won't
look!
You bastard!
Try it with your police card
aunt - try it
well...
Haven't tried it with documents before
sucker! Now you can't do it
Why don't we pick them up at man kam to?
Maybe they don't want to leak it out
Ask someone to shut the gate
yes, sir
That's her
Miss Cheng shih-nan, nice to see you
we call her sister Cheng
sister Cheng, my name card
let's speak in cantonese
your cantonese is really good
security officers
must know a few dialects
in order to work all over the country
and my mother is cantonese
so we're fellow provincials
she knew Russian, French and Korean
all forgotten now, perhaps
wu wei-kuo, meaning defending the country.
Good name
so young and already a chief?
Chief inspector
meet hsiao-sheng, my assistant
this is chen fu-sheng
meaning rejuvenation. A meaningful name
thanks
this is mao...
My nickname is chairman mao
we don't make fun of such things
so, where's the prisoner?
Take him out
- something wrong?
- Open it, quick
Is hsiao-sheng crazy?
Don't let anything happen to you
Get the oxygen cylinder, hurry up!
Yes, sir
wake up!
Sister Cheng,
we can board the car now
right, he'll come round sooner or later
Sister - inspector wu
comrade, how are you?
How are you?
How are you?
How are you?
Our ad-hoc command post
special unit branch
prisoner is detained to
facilitate investigation
honesty deserves leniency;
Resistance harshness
must be harsh in combats
So tall? Will he escape?
Don't worry. We keep some one on him
I've completed my assignment
please sign here
thank you
inspector wu
what?
All hotel rooms are fully booked
why?
Maybe it's the peak season
we're going to the headquarters
fix it up
Get me chen chiang
our latest computer center
in 2-3 seconds, our computer
gives detailed information
on suspects
and identifying characteristics
basically,
it includes all 6 million citizens
it also checks identity
with finger-prints
in fact this is a central system
we feed in data of all criminals
want something, just press the button
a 3-day investigation
can be done in half a day now
what do you do with the
remaining two and a half?
There's the lie-detecting room.
Want a tour?
Come over here
The latest IBM lie-detecting computer
the well-known roundwood ll
why is it so called?
The greatest liar when brought
before this machine
will feel inferior
it detects the corticocelebral
by ultra-sound
if the prisoner lies
hsiao-sheng
this indicator will sound
indicator?
Want to have a try?
Sure
please lie down
what should I say?
Something safe
my father is Cheng Yung-nien
right
my mother is tang hsiu-ching
wrong
my mother isn't my mother?
Right
tang hsiu-ching is my mother
wrong
she's not my natural mother?
Right
this doesn't make sense
hsiao-sheng, stay calm
check the machine
something's wrong
I say, machines are unreliable
man comes first
there're yet some more sections to see
let me show you? This way
- are you all right?
- Yes
We know you're not used to noisy hotels
we know you're not used to noisy hotels
so we have arranged something quieter
so we have arranged something quieter
doesn't matter
it's for department heads
of course. It's for you
will pick you up tomorrow. Bye
Dining table converted into a bed
what an idea!
You sleep on this tonight
no, aunt, you do. You're the senior
what's on the dining table?
Pork. How can I lie on it?
Unpack. I'll wash my face
"I'll ask that again
when are you coming with me?"
"You always say I have nothing"
dad
what? Are the police great?
Don't you ever knock?
All right. I'm going out
I've always asked, when
are you coming with me?
I'll give you what I'm after and my freedom
but you always laugh at me. I have nothing
good
famous brand
a famous school
mit
I thought it means made in Taiwan
using the left hand again?
I am ambidextrous
no principles
dad, clever ones are left-handed
groundless. One eats with the right hand
unreasonable
what?
In english, right is "right"
another explanation is "correct", right?
You're correct
recently you often come back late
something troublesome
why?
A Chinese police comes with a prisoner
I have to take care of her
honestly, I don't want to see her
What's the movie out there?
Something called... bloody partisan warfare
What's the story about? Sounds so bitter
a battle between communism and capitalism
fierce fighting. A lot of bloodshed
when martyrs are tortured,
they shed no tears
whatever their sufferings,
they moan not
not to lose face for the country
the martyrs cry: "Beat me, beat me
long live the people”
don't watch it, so cruel
Outrageous
strip us naked and torture us
this martyr of marxist-leninism
defeats capitalism
this mountain over the heads
of Chinese people vanishes
Hongkong people are quite patriotic
sure
take a bath and go to bed
Hsiao-sheng, stop babbling
and get some sleep
What's moving? What's the noise?
I'm coming
get up. It's a plot
the enemy's here. Come out and see
so fast!
It's him
sister, oh god, niu is gone!
Next time
don't yell outside
let's go
an, go to the hospital for an X-ray photo
I'm not going
what're you so upset about?
Can't do a 3 days' work
in half a month!
This is called an accident
if not, why coin the word accident?
You sign the receipt
I'm out of it
don't touch, you'll mess up the fingerprint
the prisoner's on the loose
get him back!
I know
but we need his details
what details?
I only escort him here
sister Cheng, call from superintendent mo
sister Cheng, call from
party secretary chao
thanks
secretary chao? Hi, chao
I'm saying the prisoner has fled
how disappointing
why isn't the job done?
How can you face the
country and the people?
I didn't let him loose. It's Hongkong
why aren't you back yet?
You want to stay?
No, my mind is
in mother China
I'm thinking of
catching the prisoner
to show that socialism is superior
in that case,
don't come back without him
really? Great
I'll get the document for
ta hsing an ling ready
how's that?
That's what the leadership says
Hongkong comrades and we are one
what concerns Hongkong concerns us
thank you. Leave Hongkong matters alone
Aunt, so much the better
we can have fun
fun? What do you know about?
We can have sea-food
and roast geese
enjoy the view on the peak
and purchase bargain goods
and finally minding goats in inner Mongolia
there's nothing to lose in a joint-ventrue
I agree
I've my plans all set
as long as you do as I say
we'll get the fugitive back
do as you say?
Listen to her
she knows the prisoner
this is a take-delivery note
from kuo jung company
wong ti, the delivery man, actually is niu
this proves the fugitive and
the company are connected
hsiao-sheng
yes
why do you doze off everytime I speak?
Because I am sure that
you're always right
he'll surely go to su
he'll surely go to su
right
what now?
Go find him
with what are you going to su?
With this
sister Cheng, you can't
carry a gun in Hongkong
how can I work without a gun?
It's the law of Hongkong
I'll keep it
sister
he must report the prisoner
asking su kuo-jung to report on wong ti?
Then wong ti to report on su?
Su won't know wong ti rats on him
we have no proof
grab him and make him talk
that's proof
you talk to the attorney-general
it's ridiculous
a security officer can do anything
yes,
but not a police officer in Hongkong
sorry
you must have a consensus
what is a consensus?
I've been with the party long enough
to be the consensus
not the english snooker,
American football
Japanese nightclub or thai bath
no style of your own
what a disgrace - right
Do it your way,
you'll never catch niu
hsiao-sheng, get su kuo-jung's address
we'll get him
now?
Aunt,
want me to come along?
You stay here. Don't say I'm out
aunt,
you're putting on make-up again?
Sure, it's a psychological
threat to the enemy
looking for mr ho? One moment please
excuse me, is mr su kuo-jung in?
Who's calling?
Cheng
follow me
first one on the right
damn it. What's all this mess?
17 million? Who's buying?
Give him 15 million. Shit
what's the matter, ms hsieh?
It's Cheng. Do you know one wong ti?
Wong ti? What's it about?
Drug trafficking. Arrested
in yunan last month
trafficking? I don't know him
he's your company's local agent
you know. I've such a large company
a bad apple always turns up
what's your company's business there?
Herbal medicine and local products
all import?
Yes. They're tonic
you can ask three more questions
what?
Two more
does the last one count?
One
this one too?
Finish. Close file
so easy?
What the hell do you want?
You engage in prostitution, gambling,
smuggling and drug trafficking
security has been keeping an eye on you
nonsense, I'm a decent businessman
and local gentry
I contribute to the 4 modernization
what?
Enterprising prostitution
and legalizing gambling?
Modernize smuggling and
internationalize grafficking?
Lady, watch your mouth
this is Hongkong. We have law and order
don't give me that
you ought to be sent to the firing-squad
what on earth do you want?
Hand over wong ti. The end of the matter
Jesus, I don't know where he is!
Can't do it without using force
where's wong ti? Speak up
- I'm not saying
- Hand him over now
I'm not - speak
no way - hand him over
I'm not - speak up
- speak up. Now!
- No
speak up - no
- hand him over
- Mr su, are you all right?
Bastard, who are you?
Who have you let in?
Call the police. Quick
come on. Get in
where to?
Get in. Go
want me
to lose my job?
If I did not force him
to hand over the prisoner
how can I fulfill my duty?
This is Hongkong. I'm the leadership
what happened to your eyebrows?
What? It's not as simple as cracking a case
sheng, drive on
Not right
not right
aunt. I've a hunch. Someone's coming
he'll yell: "I'm coming”
open the door. Go
Inspector mo
my father is bad-tempered
if a security officer from China
is staying with us
he'll surely make trouble
it's just temporary
to protect her
and watch over her
why not just send her back right away?
It's not giving them face?
We might as well catch the prisoner quickly
it's a joint-venture of China
and Hongkong. Everyone's happy
when you're a superintendent
you fear not 199...
Government will make arrangements,
for superintendents though
we're not afraid of danger
why're you bringing us here?
If 1 get hold of him,
he's dead
I do this for your own safety
you rest here in my house
but my father...
He may say something ugly
about your country
opposition can be neutralized
not so loud!
We can re-educate him
no way, my dad is stubborn
almost drove my mother crazy
inspector wu, don't frame me up
your mother went to south America
with someone else
dad, sorry, I'm just kidding
what?
Why don't you say mao rises from the grave?
How can you people
joke about chairman mao?
That's right
what? We can't?
Dad, come over
what's the matter?
This concerns my career
promise me
you'll be nice to her?
Aren't I now?
I'll swallow everything
let me introduce you
miss Cheng shih-nan from
the szechuan security bureau
her assistant, hsiao-sheng
nice meeting you
my father, wu tien-tzu
commander of the 391st brigade,
131st division, nationalist army
Uncle wu, have a cigarette
with so many cigarettes,
you offer me a cramping one?
Is cramping good to health?
I won't have cramping cigarettes
cramps!
Dad, go to your room. They need some rest
good night
aunt, what did I do wrong?
Forget it. We'll be civilized
Okay, you two get some rest
what's our next step?
Next step? We'll get niu
let me warn you,
no private action
now I'm responsible for your safety
good night
Miss home?
Yes, but I've not try anything here yet
what shall tell my friends back home?
If I can't
catch niu and su kuo-jung
what shall I tell our leadership?
"Three principles of the
people, is our belief"
"to build a Republic,
to Usher in peaceful equality"
"all comrades"
counter-revolutionary song
"will be the people's vanguards”
"never relaxing day and night
but follow the belief"
"rise, all you who don't want to be slaves"
"build a new great wall
with our flesh and blood"
"this is the critical moment
of the Chinese nation"
"at last, we have to cry out"
"rise, rise, rise"
"united as one we march against
the enemy's gunfire"
"forward,"
"against the enemy's gunfire"
"plum blossom all over the world,
the colder the better bloom"
"a symbol of persistence
and our great China"
"where there is land,
there is plum blossom"
"fears not foul weather,
it's our national flower"
"but for the communist party,
there will be no new China"
"blue skies and white clouds"
"there's no new China without communism"
"blue skies white clouds bring good time"
"communists work hard for the race"
"hand in hand we go to mother nature"
"communism will save China"
"the revolutionary army must remember this"
"three disciplines and 8 rules"
"first, obey commands”
"in step, we win victory"
"secondly,
not to take a stitch from the people"
"they will love and support us"
"woo... sleepless”
"woo... a civil war"
"I always ask, when are you going with me?"
"You always laugh, I have nothing"
Finally, songs from homeland
look at the lyrics
what's special about it?
To have nothing is commonplace
everyone's like that. Go to sleep
Breakfast time!
Good morning
morning
morning
aunt, how to explain this?
Mind your own business
Uncle wu, morning
what's this? Playing the chummy game?
What luck!
Five generations under one roof
say that again
uncivilized
Stand aside. You don't know him?
It's dr sun yet-sin, father of revolution
it's our national father
this kind old man must be your grandfather
these two must be your...
Doesn't make sense
they had been presidents
really? Three super-talents in one family
two chiangs and one li
each family has its own problems
this family is complicated
typical capitalism
he is our Taiwan...
Dad
dad, are you going to be like that all day?
You Taiwan, she mainland, I Hongkong. Okay?
We're all Chinese
we're all Chinese, ok?
What's that foreign language about?
Super-natural power doesn't teach that
have breakfast
dad, they're guests
where're you going?
You eat first
Uncle wu, one can't go starving
cantonese style, plain
congee and fried noodles
we right-wingers eat with right hands
left is better than right
Born right-winger
sorry, leftists are fighters
have you finished eating?
What're you doing?
Otherwise I'll be no match for you two
my left is as good as my right
I'm not in uniform. Can a civilian sit too?
Certainly
be my guest
Brother, when did you arrive?
Day before yesterday
I'm hunted here as well as in China
call su kuo-jung right away
it's a bit late now
tell him it's me. He'll take the call
we'll take after we get home
Brother
the night is good for you to be on your way
What did you say just now?
I say the moonlight is
ideal for your fleeing
what day is tonight?
15th day of the month
fifteenth
how's that?
Full moon
the tide is out
on the 1st and 15th
su kuo-jung's trying to set me up
the light is out
You go first. I'll cover you
Damn it!
Take him to the hospital right away
What did you see?
Too dark to see
what did you hear?
Wind, sea-waves
and crackers
it's gun shots, bang, bang, bang
no, it's bang, bang, bang, bang
no, it's bang, bang, bang
it's bang, bang, bang, bang
stop banging!
You're sure it's shots?
No, I was restless then
you can't find anything by so asking
let me try
when did you get there?
What for?
What did you do on hearing the shots?
What happened afterwards?
Did you see anybody,
anyone hurt, any car?
And then what?
What time did you leave? Where did you go?
Did you lie?
11.28 pm on 23rd march
went with hsiang to the
dump pit in shek o road
I intended to propose to her that night
I was doing warm-up
when I suddenly heard the shots,
bang, bang, bang, bang
so noisy. I wanted to go somewhere else
a man, five-eleven,
blocked my car
put a man covered with blood
into my car
told me to take him to hospital at once
I drove to tang siu kin hospital
and told the police there
it's the whole truth
did you get all that?
Almost - what's missing?
I forgot what happened
sign to prove you're not lying
Can I go now?
Go
The clothes' not mine
left in car. And a letter too
Niu, finally settled in Hongkong
our house is on the slope
behind the woods are green,
surroundings are lovely
in front is a small creek
after a day's labour,
I come home to watch the setting sun
the place has a nice name,
sau mau ping
open up, it's the police
what's wrong?
Have you seen this person?
No
Police, police
- who?
- The police
- what's the matter?
- Have you seen him?
No. Police, so what
people call this place miniature-China
there're shanghainese, amoy,
fukien and chiu chow
each minding his own business
within this parameter,
most are from szechuan
really?
Son, come back to take a bath
hi, fellow countryman
fellow countryman. Where from in szechuan?
Yili
near to where I come from. Ever been back?
It's hard to make a living in Hongkong
the country has a new look now
plenty of supply of food
under the open-door policy
many new houses built
don't have them in the past
I know
people tend to be homesick
we're here on business
a few days already
we had some chili, didn't we?
I could cry
to think of the bean-curd back home
I'm crying too
grew up drinking the well-water here
do you miss home?
Of course, I do
you all do?
Yeah
you're all patriotic?
Yeah
you all love the party?
Yeah
doesn't matter. I say to you
we're looking for
a fugitive from szechuan
together with the Hongkong police,
we'll bring him back
do you happen to know where he is?
Inspector wu
at ease
just watch the junctions
yes, sir
please help out
please, please
come and have some home-made noodles?
Good, let's go
you have a fukien accent?
From nan an of fukien
Comrades, stay
mother country will not forget you
we'll meet again
goodbye
Wong ti frequents these places
I don't expect these comrades to be still
so nice to us security officers
great!
Sir, how many of you?
Cid. We're looking for the manager
show me your staff records
certainly, this way
What's this?
Karaoke. Guests can sing on stage
the standard is quite poor
Brandy - fine
to teach you what's nice
by showing you what's not
evil reveals goodness and falsehood
reveals the truth
well put. There are so
many ladies in Hongkong
because the streets are full of hookers
I don't drink
sister, if my subordinates
or father offend you
forgive them because of me
to show respect, I'll drink first
so Sincere. I'll do my best
Don't order by the glasses,
by the bottle
right
you've a marvelous capacity for drinking
I'm volatilizing our
revolutionary enthusiasm
Their singing is really lousy
want to show what you've got?
No
But our song can purify your society
you're so hospitable. Come on, have one
"Fragrance from the flower bouquet,"
"let me sing"
"come to nan ni bay,"
"such a nice place"
n a nice place"
"with nice scenery"
"farms and livestocks everywhere"
you smash my glass with your song
I sing better than you
are you paying the compensation?
I shot the glass
how about that?
Sorry, sorry
again
it's all right now
haven't done my job yet
your bottle of wine is here. Drink
inspector wu, two weeks ago
hsuen pi sang here
niu used to come to patronize
Inspector wu
get up
Does he live alone?
Yes, inspector
is the tap all set?
It is
did anyone call him?
Two, both female voices
what? I only see the bathroom
he said the binoculars
are for his leisure time
is this waiting fruitful?
It isn't
then, why aren't we...
Why not go over and make him take?
If I can go over,
I'll shave all his hair first
dip him into a pool of water
whip him till his skin comes out in strips
then put pepper powder over the wounds
then we'll see if he's going to talk?
What?
Nothing
Going to toilet
How nice to have a private water closet!
I'll give you one as a gift
no, security officers aren't privileged
how can I face the people?
Isn't it troublesome to explain
everything to the people?
You'll get used to it
Smile
want to be a counter-revolutionary?
So drunk!
I'm not drunk
not drunk? Taking pictures with a
counter-revolutionary outfit on?
You have been a counter-revolutionary
all your life. Let's go
sister Cheng, we're enjoying ourselves
want to join?
Okay, I'll fight you single-handed
we are a whole army
to show respect, I'll drink first
good
my turn. A toast to the elderly
what? A wedding toast?
A toast to you from the kuomintang
a toast to you for the communist party
a toast to you from Taiwan
a toast to you from szechuan province
to you from the president
a toast to you from the chairman
to you from the defense ministry
to you from the central military committee
to you from royal Hongkong police
who the hell are you? Go on
to you from executive yuan
to you from state council
to you from the triads
what unit?
New China melon
cheers
From hang seng bank
kung hei fat choi
cheers
Are you all right?
I'm fine
why don't we take a walk?
Let them patch up the mess
are you really all right?
Hongkong at night is pretty,
the people are strange though
how's that?
My mother will surely be happy here
where you lived must be dark
not dark, but quiet
Yours?
The crc building ahead
is your country's property
it is?
Yeah
Thanks for showing me Hongkong at night
not at all
I want to apologize for my dad
but I've an
assignment in hand
just want to show you the dark side
what? How come?
Stay cool
you can't hold me up! Help!
- Calm down now
- Help! Let me out
power blackout only. Keep calm
where're you?
I'm here, here
don't be scared. Just a power blackout
no need to be frightened
Don't be scared. It'll soon be fine
Calm down. A lot of people
are having your problem
Help! I can't make it
keep calm
let me out
where're you?
I'm here
where are you?
Here
put out your hand
I'm doing it
just the hand
yes, the hand
stay calm
I can't help it
I know
Go to your room and take a rest
How's niu doing?
We're making enquiries
comrade wu, how much is
your monthly salary?
$20,000 to $30,000 Hongkong
so much
hello. Yes
all right. We'll be right there
shih-nan
sorry, sister
sheng called
has located niu's girlfriend
shall we go now?
Go
Almost $10,000 rmb, right?
Right. Let's go
watch out,
if you don't want to guard country parks
inspector wu,
the call just hung up
how many times?
The third time
let's go over
What're they doing down there?
How's it going?
Be calm
who is it?
Is miss hsuen pi here?
It's me
we're wong ti's relatives. Can we come in?
Oh, niu's friend. Please come in
come on. Say sister
go to the living room
has niu been here lately?
Gone to szechuan to buy medicine. You're...
Frankly, I'm niu's lawful wife
he walked out on me
old dad is sick
and wanted him back
his brother
I don't mind your being with him
as long as we can get in touch with him
you're so miserable
yeah
wait
I'll put out the fire first
niu
those are bad guys out there. Con her in
pinky, yin, you two stay here and watch out
sheng, mao, you two come with me
I have his address
his father'll be happy
to know his whereabouts
What's wrong with his dad?
Cancer of the womb
do men have that too?
Ask me again
what's wrong with his dad?
Heart disease
how about my mother?
Hsuen pi, open the door
open the door. Police
police. Where's the woman
who come up just now?
Don't move
don't fool around
Hadn't been for you, I would have got him
if we're not up yet
you'll be the first security
officer raped and killed
We've just got news
niu is ganging up with someone
to Rob a jewellery shop in central
sheng, inform the guys of that district
yes, sir
mao, tell the other teams
to come to have a meeting
yes, sir
Thanks
The words security officer
are written on your faces
you two are standing here
without disguise?
We never sneak around
even if we have to meet
the enemy face to face
we're always righteous
good
hsiao-sheng. Listen to him. We'll stay put
be smart
relax
All units, the rabbit shows
Mommy, mommy
go away
down, down
Go away
Don't run. Get down
what now, sir?
Block all passageways.
Call the flying squad
you go over there
you two, stay
why?
It's dangerous up there
we're not afraid of danger
let's go
Make way
left shoulder, right shoulder
left hand, right hand
left foot, right foot
big toe
Sister, nice shot
sure, I aimed at his skin,
injuries are superficial
you call that superficial?
If you don't believe me, check it
wong ti got away a second time
shells everywhere
and no one's hurt!
Playing with water-guns?
Luckily, sister Cheng is the markswoman
not at all
sister Cheng
actually, how many guns did you bring here?
State secrets
wu wei-kuo, I'll give you three days
no arrest,
then you'll go to guard refugees camp
sister Cheng will go back to the mainland
wait,
she can't go back empty-handed
comrade, how do you explain
to this leader, me?
Three days
Inspector wu
intelligence says su is
meeting some mainlanders
merchandize may be arriving
they take home a new nightclub girl
every night
Leave me out of it
stop messing around
I'm going
I've decided. Don't stop me
There's time yet for regret
your technology
is really advanced
the deciding factor
is human, you know?
Pinky, give her a hand
no need
out, out
All right, let's move
shooting a film?
The woman red army
anut, you look so real
Pinky, help her out
good
the woman red army needs modernization
you first
do I have to?
Yes, you first
if this fouls up,
Hongkong'll be taken back sooner
Are you all there?
Don't drag, you'll tear the clothes
aunt, is that you?
What? I'm still a true blue communist
lots of bosses here tonight
take good care of them, will you?
Don't fret
you're practicing?
Gorgeous girl
Do I know you?
Let's do finger-guessing
what finger-guessing?
How can you be a hostess? Teach her
see. 1,2,3
Marlboro, Marlboro
Marlboro, Marlboro
lemon tea, lemon tea
shut up
comeon.1,2,3
lemon tea, lemon tea
lemon tea, lemon tea
you lost
I lost, didn't 1?
Again. 1, 2, 3
Marlboro, Marlboro
you lost again
I tell you, three losses in a row...
Do it my mother country's way
what's that?
Stone, paper, scissors
come on
you lost
one slap. Hero of the people
again
one slap. Harvest is good this year
what else have you got?
Again
lost again
two slaps. Reform continues
you're great. Tonight you're mine
Come in
let's take a bath together
no
What? Bluffing?
I have a physical problem?
What physical problem? I don't care
take the comrade here
don't play coy. I'll be gentle
keep chastity
hurdle over difficulties
stop it
Su kuo-jung
niu
3 million and I'll fly
you kidding? Where do I get that money?
The stocks in sang yik godown
is worth 20 million
I don't have that much cash
damn you. You're lying
telephone pimp te
tell him to bring the money. Quick
get out
money, quick
I really don't have that much
I'm going to pull the trigger
no, please. I have it
don't shoot
only $100,000 cash. Take it
that's not enough. You scum, you liar
I've been straight with you, niu
straight? Then you won't plot my death
how come? I even told you
there's a gun in the drawer
don't fool around. Look
Yes. There're two more
give them to me
don't!
Don't be impulsive. And...
Hurry! Put it down
you tramp. Where've you been?
Don't move
you are...
Don't move
I know
3 million. In ghost money, maybe
Sang yik godown
How is it? 2, 3,4, 5, 6
finish. Pass
finish. Lost
next hand. Continue
isn't it a bit too big?
Not at all. A pair of 5s
a pair of 5s
certainly
one 5
Honesty deserves leniency,
resistance harshness
where's su kuo-jung's merchandise?
Who's su kuo-jung? We don't know him
where're the herbal medicines?
We have no herbal medicines
no herbal medicine? Where's
the almond kernel?
We've electrical appliances here
electrical appliances? Sing, where is it?
Shit! Are you talking or not?
Be careful. My Patience is running out
how dare you go against 1 billion people
no
Are you talking?
Hurry up
you're dead meat. The
Hongkong police's here
you two are dead meat
what's going on?
I'm Chinese security officer
these two are drug traffickers
shut up! All to police station
"Rolling waves"
"The riverbank is where my home is"
How bad are the injuries?
Not too serious
reporters are now taking track of the story
you must be kept here
for the show only
they'll send you back tomorrow
so many sang yik godowns, my god!
Criminals are on the loose
my dad boutht you some roast geese
and cassettes of Teresa tang's songs
that kuomindang friend?
Is there anything I can help?
Go back. It's late
I'm not going back
I'm watching over you
teach me the song you
sang that broke the glass
I've another one. The 3
disciplines, 8 rules
the tiger hearing that, dears not bite you
velvet, isinglass, ginseng,
medlar, almond kernel
Why so many almond kernels?
Dad
is sister Cheng going back tomorrow?
Yes
she'll be in great trouble
going back like that
you are in trouble too
I just thought of something
don't just think of yourself
if you have the lead,
share it with somebody
a China-Hongkong joint venture
and you'll both be promoted
think it over
I'm going for my morning exercises
Get a car quickly
sister Cheng, get off
this way
come over here
get in the car. Hurry
- why are you here?
- Be careful
I find out where su
kuo-jung hid the marijuana
this time you won't go back
with the cross on your back
great
Are you nuts? You want to wake everybody?
Is that the way you Hongkong police work?
I want vengeance
hsiao-sheng, sniff out the marijuana leave
with your supernatural power
will do
we'll search in three directions
I go with you
- Anything?
- No
Open it up
It's here
hsiao-sheng
cover me
Under such circumstances,
we ought to move in
all right, I'll reinforce you
Accident
Put down your weapons. Honesty deserves
leniency; Resistance harshness
Really useless. Tie them up
you bastard!
A civil servant needn't be so diligent
what for? Money going into the pocket?
Isn't worth risking you
life for 100-plus rmb
I dare you
to a one-on-one fight
you want a fight? I'm
good enough to beat you
you cheek. Fight me man to man
what did you say? So rude and dirty
they taught me
su kuo-jung, kill me first
kill me first
kill me first
me first!
I'm the host. I'll go first
China's bigger than Hongkong. I'll go first
no, kill me. Do it
but...
Laughing in the face of death?
I'm laughing at your ignorance
my dad is in the 27th army...
Your dad?
This is a military secret
if anything happens to me,
my dad will surely be mad
old folks have a bad temper, you know
the army will march over his order
the joint declaration
one country two systems
basic laws, all go down the drains
there'll be a big slide
in the financial market
the price of houses will nosedive
I've just paid up my mortgage loan,
and my stocks...
Don't listen to this crazy broad
one must always be prepared
shut up. Load the goods
and get tin of petrol
don't!
Damn you!
Don't you dare
the people's government
will get you someday
what's happening?
Don't go!
Let go - come down. Follow me
you crazy broad. Let go
come down
come back with me. You
need to be re-educated
come back with me
let go. Damn you
Su kuo-jung
you going?
- East 1 team, clear the petrol
- Right
- middle 3 team, take the right
- Yeah
platoon 4, cover me - yeah
fuck you, who is it?
March
forward
what's the matter?
Don't move
don't move?
Don't come over, or I'll shoot
didn't I say so?
Sister
sister, are you all right?
Had I not been practicing,
I would have fainted
su kuo-jung is up there. Go up
no need. He's down there
yes. Why such a mess?
Honesty deserves leniency,
resistance harshness
take pictures
hsiao-sheng, how could you?
He's not convicted yet
not convicted? The loot is all here
don't you know what human rights are?
Human rights?
Who threw at me? Speak up, who?
Speak up. Did you throw at me?
I'll surely be promoted this time
I'll be the next commissioner
Comrade, how are you?
You've contributed a lot
towards this sino-Hongkong joint venture
our co-operation was successful
successful co-operation
Take care, comrade
Read it after I've crossed over
hsiao-sheng, come here
goodbye
goodbye
take care
take care
bye
- take care, hsiao-sheng
- Take care, sister Cheng
goodbye - goodbye, hsiao-sheng
bye, bye
- you take care of yourselves
- Take care
bye-bye
hsiao-sheng
hsiao-sheng
give me back the packet
I gave you yesterday
I'm sorry, it's the kuomintang flag
still trying to set me up?
I'm sorry, just a misunderstanding
bye-bye
keep calm
all right
Papers
Comrade, thank you for
taking care of us
hope you'll forgive my imposition
it's just that I don't
understand your society
one has to be armed to the teeth
in the past few days
I had a lot on my mind
as I can't find the answers
but the snacks by the streets
leave me a deep impression of Hongkong
that day in the lift, I wasn't myself
I'd never been so close to a man before
when I felt your breath on my cheeks
a party member
shouldn't behave like that
when you people
grab another's hand
it may just be a common way of expression
for me,
it's the critical moment of my life
hope you'll remember it
during your leisure time
perhaps we'll co-operate again after 97
yours, shih-nan