Protégé (2007) - full transcript

Why do people use drugs?

I could never figured it out...

... until Quin and Fan died

It's all because of the emptiness inside

So what's worse...

... the emptiness or the drugs?

I really don't know

Nick, the "caterer" in position in 1 minute

Hello

Get in the JV1889 to your right

Okay



Get the 3 stooges beside you to follow you

They're like you,

each holding a lemon tea

You three, follow me to the car

Why it always have to be lemon tea...

Can't they switch to soda for once?

It's here!

The suspect's car is here, get ready!

It's a 7-seat silver van

Plate no. JV1889

Unit A, go now!

Go

Unit A has lost the suspect;

he turned left onto Jordan



Unit B in pursuit

Go

Hello

Nick, I made the drop

Call it a day!

The suspect is on Boundary heading
towards Kowloon City

The suspect has turned onto Earl Street

Slow down! Keep your distance,
he might see you!

Nick, the "caterer" is in position

4th floor, 407, head for Shatin

It's a green light! Don't stop, keep going!

I knew they would pull this!
Think they are dealing with rookies!?

He's staring at you

Get going! Move!

He's sniffing us! Don't look back!

The road split ahead!
Which way should I take?

Stay on course!

Damn! He's gone!

"Client" lost in the roundabout

No sweat! Unit B back in action!

Easy on the turns ahead,
don't let him slip off!

Copy

You are the only tail in business

Heads up

He's turning!

Take the left lane!

I can't. I'm blocked.

Watch it!

Unit B has lost the target

The target went into Kowloon City

Nick, I lost my tail now

- Sand Martin Bridge - Copy

Not too bad

We managed to stick with them this long

Let's go

- Back to station?
- No, I got a game to go to

Split it up!

Get out!

Hurry up!

- Yes - The party's over

- It's a wrap - Copy

Mom! I'm hungry

Just wait a little longer,
Mrs. Luk is not back yet

Once she pays me...

... I'll treat you to a dinner out

Can you spare me some instant noodles?

I'm out

Take some bread instead?

My salary is stalled...

I'll pay you back once I get my money

Eat it...

How much?

800 for three

800...

Deal!

Quin, I've got a new number

Nick?

Yes, big sister?

Quin is in the ER again. Come quickly!

Dear...

Go home and get your father's
personal things...

I have a date! Get your sister to do it!

- You... - Hi, Nick!

Nick

- Nick - How is he?

Please convince him to have the operation

He shouldn't stall any longer

It'll be alright

Can I see him now?

Over there

Nurse

Nurse...

Just a second

What do you need?

I need to pee

- I'll get you a bed-pan - Wait...

There are women here...

Why don't you go to a private hospital?

It's been a really rough year

My kidneys are ruined by diabetes

My wife has high blood pressure
and a bad cholesterol level

My little daughter was born with VSD

Her sister is healthy

But she's a monster!
Did you see her manners?

Can you stand her? I can't!

Take it easy, your health comes first

Your wife wants you
to get a kidney transplant

But I'll die faster
if the operation goes badly!

I don't think you have much choice

When I send the little one abroad
for her operation...

... I'll get mine done as well

- Did the drop go well? - Yes, it did

I wanted to talk to you though

What is it?

I've found a customer

I want to bank one deal on my own

Just a sec...

What did you say?

I want to do one trade myself

I need to buy a house

How much?

Four sets "Hong Kong Dollars"

I'm asking about the house!

Pls grease me on this one

I'm tired of borrowing!

Who's your buyer?

You taught me not to ask questions

Are you sure he's cool?

Just need to trust me

Yeah, right...

What kind of house do you need?

Can't you even afford the down payment?

Good for nothing... what's that?

Hey, easy on that

Hide it

Get rid of the leftovers

Your wife will kill me if she finds out

You are kidding? Nothing go wasted!

Where is everyone?

They went home to get Quin's stuff

What about you?

I was waiting for you

Do you want to go to a movie?

Someone gave me two coupons!

Come on...

It's early, we can walk to the cinema

Have a safe ride

Let's see...

What's you name?

Jane-jane

Jane-jane, want some candy?

Eat your vegetables

Have some fish

Do you have rats in your flat?

A rat crawled into our bed last night

It almost bit her!

I put out some rat poison

Me too!

But they just keep coming back

Try another brand!
We can buy some after dinner

Thanks

Do you sell bootlegs?

They belong to Mrs. Luk's son

I work for Luk and he lets me stay here

Would you like some tea?

Do you live by yourself?

Yes

I broke up with my husband not too long ago

I wanted to return to my parents' home

But my father refused to take us in

Since my husband had priors causing trouble

with my folks

My father disliked him
and did not condone our marriage

He said my husband was a worthless bum,

which is kind of true

You don't need

to tell me all these...

You're right

This couch seems very comfy

You bet... you should try

I don't know
how such a good sofa ended up here

Have some tea

Yes

Hey...

What's up?

Come pick me up at the hospital now!

Let's talk again some other time.
I have to go.

Thank you

Oh, it's nothing

Go to the "kitchen"! Something happened

What are we waiting for?

I don't know where it is

He's here

Relax, he's safe!

Who is he?

Nick, he looks after transport

You could have warned me!

I almost had a heart attack!

Let's go

Open up!

Moron...

What is it?

It won't clog

What the hell do you mean it won't clog?

Give me a cigarette

Light it

Hurry

Magnesium?

Magnesium is gray!

This is potassium nitrate!
It's basic chemistry!

Where did you get this junk?

The regular place in Shamshuipo!

They screwed up big time!

"Re-cook" now
or we'll lose the whole batch!

Son of a bitch!
I'll burn down their shop tomorrow!

Just shut up
and give me two sets "US Dollars" now!

Hurry!

Pour it in!

Enough!

Hurry!

Mix it!

"Double Uoglobe Brand"

It used to be morphine bricks...

... which took a long time to process

Now they send it pre-made

That's 99% pure...

... heroin bricks

The cops call them "No.4".

We call them "US Dollars"

It's lethal if taken straight

That's why you need to cut it,
then you get "HK Dollars"

The same stuff you always dropped off

Our product is high-grade

The dealers will cut it further
with glucose,

K or Blue Devils

Sometimes, even plaster

Anything goes just to boost
their profit margin

We, however, only make good stuff

to keep the bigger dealers coming back

Know why it's shaped like this?

For easy transport

Wait

4 sets

Each weighs 350 grams

65% pure

This stuff is hot!

The market price is $320 grand per set

Don't try selling short

I've thought it over

You would need to learn
all the ropes somehow

It's time you get some hands-on experience

My health is a mess

I'll have to pass the business
onto someone eventually

I am a nerve wreck in trusting people

Well, you seem to prove yourself

... and pretty smart

Just remember...

... never take risks

Oh...

My sister-in-law... she's a good girl

Guess what my wife told me just now

She cried so hard when you stood her up

I...

What's the problem?

Once we're in-laws,
you can still call me big brother

Just the same!

She once asked me what my line of work was

I couldn't answer

What could I say?

Drugs?

When do I pay for the merchandise?

No rush, make yourself some money first

Bye

- I'll go up with you - I'll be fine

Bye

What are you doing?

Feeding pigeons

Aren't you afraid of avian flu?

No! Are you?

Quit fooling around...

Dangerous stuff...

Cut it out. Let's go!

1.28 million

All used notes...

... all specially marked

and undetectable

Where is this batch going?

Overseas...
Will let you know once it's done

Hey, we need picture evidence

Last night was sudden; couldn't be helped

But I managed to visit the kitchen though

You did?!

Met the chef, he's in his 50s

He has two young sidekicks

You should hurry if you want to catch them

Do you know we've got a new boss?

I read it in the paper

I went through the operation with him
a few days ago

And we reviewed each step together

The conclusion is...

We'll be able to round up your drivers...

some of your clients...

plus the 3 cooks you've just met...

... it's only a dozen people or so

Boss said we've put in a lot of time

and money

Yet Quin's supplier is still unknown

The main point is...

Lin Quin controls more than

half of the local supply

It's a monthly turnover of at least $30M

Where does the money go?

Could Lin be backed by other people?

What does the boss want?

He wants to know
if you're OK to stay undercover further

It's 7 years now

That's why he wants your opinion

Is there anyway to nail everyone?

Lin Quin is ill

He's going to pass on
more and more duties to me

Even if there is a backer

... I'll probably never meet him

Who knows how long it will take?

It could be several years

We don't mind waiting

The Chief is impressed with your work.
You're in line for the SPC rank

I prefer cash

Me too

Oh, congratulations!

What for?

Chief Superintendent, ay!

But that's as high as I can go

Unless...

Unless we can nail
this entire drug supply line

It's all up to you

We must tie the whole network together,

so that we'll have solid evidence in court

And as soon as you smell
Quin plans escape route

We'll arrest him and close the case

I suppose he must have a few passports

If he ever gets to
an international airport hub...

... we'll lose him for good

I know... what's the hurry?

I have to join a soccer game

How's your girlfriend?
You two still fighting?

Aren't you getting married?
She's pregnant, right?

- Where's the key?
- I thought you had it...

Gotta go... Call me

C'mon; you want business or not?

I'll give you $50 more

Elaine is upstairs

She only keeps watch!

I'll fix you up with another girl!

Let me know when she's available

It's for you

Uncle... what is it?

Remember what to say?

Thank you!

Can you do any house chores?

Yes!

Go find your child a kindergarten

This is no place for a little girl

Find out what I need at home...

detergent, toilet paper, etc.

If you're available tonight,

come by for dinner

I haven't cooked in a while

Okay

By the way my name is Fan

Call me Nick

How much do you want?

I want soup too

Sure...

More?

Less

Less... okay

- How's that? - That's it

Good

The price is largely

affected by the shipping cost

If the cargo is shipped C&F here,
you need to pay at least 20% more

We can cut corners by shipping ourselves,
but it's not that easy

The man holding the bag
gets the ownership and blame

If they get caught before the handover,
you don't pay

Get caught after, you pay it all

Those are the rules

Now it's ours

I thought they stop water transport

Everyone thinks so,
which makes it the safest way

I have one!

Me too!

Hi Cal!

This is Cal, the warehouse keeper

This is Nick, he handles the drivers

Now that you've been introduced,

try not to see each other again

Use unmarked phones
to arrange all deliveries

Is the warehouse nearby?

Mind your own business

Just tell him to collect the goods
once they arrive

Call him
when the kitchen opens for business

He'll deliver to a secure spot,

and you send a runner for pick up

It's the same way you make a delivery!

Okay

Relax, he'll be in charge soon

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Mine is new to me...

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Everyone has to shield off himself

Don't ask what doesn't concern you

Remember, never take risks

The warehouse keeper, chef and clients

should never come into contact

Only the runners get caught,

and the trail ends there

As "wholesalers",

we don't get our hands dirty

We oversee from a distance

Just like me...

If it wasn't for salvaging the "dishes"...

... I would never go near the kitchen

There is no room for error in this trade

Anyone who gets caught...

does 20 to 30 years minimum

Enough, brother

You sofa is comfortable

Go back to sleep

I have frequent insomnia

Relax...

Promise me

Once we get married...

You have to treat me better

You can't hit me again

What does it feel like?

From head...

... to toe

Ever inch of my skin experiences a rush...

... for the longest time...

... for as long as I want

I'm asking about being high

High...

It's like all my worries disappear

I can dream... whenever I want to

It's a dream come true

But it's not a dream...

It's real... it's real!

Yes... Yes...

Honey

Honey, what are you doing here?

I've been looking all over for you

Where's our kid?

Where is she, honey?

Honey, don't run away from me...

Don't... honey

Honey, why so silly?

Why put yourself through this pain?

Honey...

I have stuff on me

Take some, you'll feel better

- C'mon, take some... - No... No!

Take some and you'll feel better.

No... No!

Honey...

Honey... Honey... open up!

Honey, I love you very much!

Don't leave me alone...

Mom, what are you doing?

Nick

Nick...

Nick

My husband has found me

Can I stay here for a couple of days?

No!

Don't shout!

You tried to get me hooked!

What?

What did you put in the cigarette?

Nothing! Why would I...

Don't come here again

I swear I didn't do anything

I would never harm you!

Listen carefully!
It's not my business! Just go!

Please...

- Please, listen to me...
- Go away!... Go!

Please help us...

If you don't want to help me,
at least help my child!

You're scaring your child

Just go to rehab!

But they'll take my child away!

I can't live without her!

I really can't help you

Just tie me down

I can kick it in a few days

You're crazy! Go!

I can do it! I really can!

Bite me... bite me!

Harder!

Stop crying...

I've been trying...

but I just can't kick the habit!

My husband is a junkie

I urged him... to quit

He said it's impossible to quit

I tried to prove to him
that it was possible

That's how I started using

It turns out that you can't quit

If I don't leave him...
I'll never be able to quit!

Please help me!

Please, I beg you

Don't move!

Bite it!

Your mom is fine

She's alright

Let's go outside

Sit here

Thank you

Don't be afraid. Go on.

We'll wait for you here

Nick!

Check this out!

Get a new car, dad! Yours is outdated!

What's this? Why are you smoking?

You're disgusting!

What? At least I'm not smoking weed

Who taught you to smoke?!

Why are you hanging out with these losers?

Did you teach her to smoke?

Uncle, she's the one who taught me

I'm not your uncle!

Can' you stop nagging for once?

Let's go

Give me a break

Watch the road!

If my kidneys don't kill me she will!

Yelling wont help, talk to her

Why smokers are so stupid?
Cigarette stinks!

It doesn't make sense

What about drugs?

Why do people... do drugs?

I don't know and I don't want to know

We're just businessmen!

It's simply market supply and demand

Smoking causes cancer
but there will always be smokers

At least I don't advertise

It's not me who got them started!

They bring it on themselves

They made their own choice!

Why? Do you know any addicts?

No... I'm just curious

Let me tell you...

Junkies can be the best actors!
When they crave a hit...

They'll do anything, say anything!

Don't ever hang out with that bunch

Or they'll make you feel like...

you're the one causing their mishaps

They bring it on themselves

If they say no,

there is nothing we can do

- Why so worked up? - I'm not!

It's their own fault!
Do I look worked up?! Bullshit

Hello?

No, don't... I'll find someone... Bye!

What is it?

Chef's older helper is in the hospital

Find a trustworthy runner to do
the pick-up tomorrow

Forget it, I'll do it

Alright

Let's cut it with...

... rat poison someday

... and kill those scumbags

May, find anything?

The 9th floor looks suspicious;
the windows are covered

Maybe our purchase was too small for them

C'mon! We asked for 40 sets!

Call them again

Tell them to make the delivery now,

or the deal is off

What a pain in the ass

We must find the warehouse today!

Ask upstairs what's going on

9th floor, come in please!

Not a thing

Got any sand on your sole?

I'm clean, open up

My older helper had diarrhea,
he could barely walk

Take a seat, it's almost ready

Hurry up!

Take your time

Where's the washroom?

Something's up!

Easy, we're only taking pictures today

Something looks odd,

a strip of toilet paper
is hanging out of 8C

8C? Are you sure it's not 9C?

Keep an eye on both units!

A man in his 30s has just left Unit 8C...

... in brown shirt, khaki pants,

and holding a brown paper bag

Chief, isn't his bag a little small
for a delivery?

Small orders are common nowadays

That's how bootleggers takeover the market

Well?

Pull him over! It won't hurt!

Sing and Nam, check the guy out

Customs Department!

Hey, you! Stop there!

Don't move!

What's happening?

We've got some sets of aka porno movie

Is that all?
Get him to show us the warehouse

I mean No.4 Heroin

How much stock
and how many people are there?!

Answer me!

Spit it out!

You scumbag...

Go on!

Let's see you try that again...

Don't you dare!

Stop it...

I work...
undercover for the Narcotics Bureau

Our operation has been on going for years

You'll ruin everything...

if you make a bust now

My supervisor is Miu Chi-Wah

I can give you his number...

you can ask him!

Just tell me if 8C is a lab or a depot?!

- Answer me! - Chief...

Chief...

If he can name Miu Chi-Wah,
he may be telling the truth

You believe him?
Drug dealers are the slyest!

We might tip them off by calling!

What if he's not lying?

Come to your senses!

We'll take him for a liar just the same!

Why should the Narcotics Bureau...

take all the credit anyway?

Beat him!

Break him till he talks!

Spit it out!

You heard the Chief!

Let me handle it!

Ready to talk now!

I warn you, don't play games with me!

Help me on this once

If I made a mistake,

I'll make it up to you, big time!

Okay?

Okay

You forgot something?

It's a bust!

Asshole!

It's the Customs!

Come help quickly!

Open up!

Forget it! Step aside!

Step aside!

Break it down!

Break the lock!

Move!

Something's happening!

Chief, they're flushing the stuff
down the sink!

You better hurry!

Someone jumped the queue!

Call Miu now!

It won't work! Let me pry it open!

They're dumping the smack
out of the window!

Give it to me!

Hurry!

The less they find,
the shorter the sentence!

There are two more trays! Go get them!

What about... the US Dollars?

Get everything, you idiot!

Stray bullet! Take cover! Move him aside!

Stop bustle!

Calm down!

Uncle!

They'll break the door soon!

They are coming in!

Just jump!

Don't look down! Look at me!

Jump!

- Hang on... - Don't let go...

Hurry! Over here!

Don' t look down!

Don't step on my hand!

Grab my hand! ....

There was gunfire upstairs!

Are you okay?!

I'm okay

Did you identify yourself?

I did

But they went crazy when they saw the drugs

What happened to the one who fell?

He died

Customs agreed not to do

a composite drawing of you

You'll have to think of a story

I'm afraid Quin will be suspicious

Do some damage control for me

Sure

Let's go

See a doctor first

What a mess...

Following a tip-off, HKCED raided...

... the Chong Fei Industrial Building today

... and found No. 4 Heroin

on the 8th floor

... with an estimated street value
of HK$47M

... Hong Kong's 2nd largest
drug seizure to date

The following amateur footage shows that...

... a large quantity of drugs
thrown out a window during the raid

3 workers from the drug lab...

... attempted escape through the window

... resulting one death from falling

Sources suggest that...

... the deceased was allegedly
a Customs informant

HKCED, however, refused to comment

See this? You've got a rat!

How can you not know?!

Who?

The one in the morgue!

Your helper!

The paper announced that
he was a customs informant!

Is that your big problem or not?

You tell me!

But they're my nephews...

So what? They couldn't sell you out?

Even brothers could kill
each other for money

You fool!

So?

If not them! It must be me then?

Am I the rat?!

Or he is?!

Or you?! ...

Is it you?

It can't be Nick

He saved my life

So what?

He could still be the rat for all you know?

Where is the other kid?

Can't find him

Keep looking!

He would definitely lay low
after the news all out!

I don't care!

Just find him!

I want him dead!

Brother

Look

I swear Customs got us by pure luck

It's all my fault

I couldn't take their beating

It's me who led them to the kitchen

If you still trust me...

... I have an idea

I'm listening

The problem has been too many runners

It seems safe

But they could be runners one moment,

informers in the next!

If we don't use runners,

we have to do it ourselves!

Yes

We need no one else but the three of us

It's too risky in the long run

Long run?

How much longer do you think we have?

Everyone is using Ecstasy

and K these days

The era of...

shooting needles is over!

The heroin trade is in its twilight;

it's almost over

Why slow things down...

with runners?

We can combine the depot and kitchen...

... and speed the process up

Make our money faster!

My goal is to score $30M and quit

30M?

I'll quit after reaching 20

I was lucky to get out

I'll quit once I score another 15

I want to be alive to spend it

I'm not doing this for life

I don't want to get caught in my last days

Over the past few years

You three did the hard part

I'll let you decide

This is it, Nick...

I'll work with you!

That's right, Nick, you call the shot.

It hurts again?

I'm okay

But bad luck always comes in a row

Let's go pay tribute
to the Buddha in Thailand

Just hurry!

Pay me...

step aside

Wait there, I'll pay you

Boss...

We can give as much as you want

- Pay me... - One at a time!

What is this?

Does it taste good?

It's medicine, don't drink it

Or your tummy will hurt, understand?

Yes

Good girl

Have some candy

Stay away from the clinic for now

If you get into trouble,

Go to the rooftop and take the backstairs

I'll be gone for a few days

Take this

You've been so kind to me

I'm not going to let you down

Don't worry

I'll kick it this time

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Come over!

Don't play like that!

Hello

Thank you

Honey, come look!

What do you think?

It's beautiful!

We're staying here tonight

You too, okay?

4 bottles of Petrus '82...

... left to breathe for 6 hours

Pour it

Don't drink too much

Thanks

We're here to have fun, let yourself go

Red wine can lower cholesterol

It's safe for pregnant women

Don't worry

Listen!

Since we're having caviar,

we must drink champagne

I'll make an exception...

and allow you kids to have a glass each

Cheers!

It's like grape juice, what's the big deal?

I want whiskey

Don't get your daddy upset!

Or I'll slap your face!

Cheers!

What is this?

We charge by the weight, sir

That's ridiculous!

If the foreigners see us,
they'll think I can't afford it

No... they won't

What you mean, they won't?

What are we going to do
with such tiny bits?

We'll take it all! Now!

Take it away

Get rid of the scale!

Sorry

Easy...

Sorry, sir

Order some more

What an idiot!

What do you take me for?

Here, eat!

Drink up

- Cheers. - Cheers.

This one is too revealing...

I should wear this

Even I'd wear it!

With your figure,
I would definitely flaunt it!

Give me a break

How does it go?

What a cry baby, it's just a bikini

She's too old to be shy

C'mon, she's still a young girl

So what? She'll be an old maid soon!

Tell her to be bold!

What's wrong?

After all these years...

... it's the first time
you've enjoyed life so freely

So it's a good thing

Why act like I've just died?

No, no, no... knock on wood

Lie down with me...

Knock on wood...

See? Push and pull... Now it's clean!

Yes

Meet me at the lobby

Sure

Don't go

Quin is waiting for me

Don't go

Thank you

Move on! Move On!

You are the rat!

A fellow dealer
saw great promise in a young man

He made him his protégé

That young man...

... was as smart as you

... just as careful

A few years later

His cover was blown;
he was a snitch all along!

Why did you sell me out?!

Level with me now!

I risked my life for you all these years!

And you still doubt me?!

Why should I trust you?!

The merchandise
I gave you never hit the street!

Did you swallow it all?

Listen carefully

Tell the truth,
or I'll shoot you right here!

You won't believe anything I say anyway!

What are you waiting for? Go ahead!

Pull the trigger!

Stop it!

You still owe me an explanation!

It went to Taiwan

Which part?

Say it!

Kaohsiung!

Phone

Hello

Yes?

Lao-Gao

Quin! What's up?

I just need to know...

Did someone make a delivery
to your turf a while ago?

No!

Well... Damn it...
Yes! You're well-informed

It's very much like your stuff

But more expensive

I promise not to buy from other people

Oh... something happened?!

Nothing's wrong

I'll call in a couple of days

Send my regards to your mom

Thanks, I will!

Okay, okay! Dinner!

Come on!

It's over! Come over and eat!

Don't be childish, sit down!

It was only a routine check!

I told you, never take risks!

Not bad at all...

Your mark up is higher than mine

What kind of clients are they?

What now?

Afraid I'll steal your client?!

Spit it out!

"Fortune comes from the land"

Billions of dollars literally
spring from here

Other than oil and arms...

... drugs are the world's

largest source of trade

The Golden Triangle, the Golden Crescent...

... and Latin America
are the dominant producers of opium

The Golden Crescent is the borderland
between Afghan,

Pakistan and Iran

Most of their product goes to Europe

Latin America supplies to US and Canada

The Golden Triangle supplies to Asia

But such may change according
to the market demand

And guess what...

The US and European markets
are the most profitable

How?

Starting from the purchase from the farm...

... the value of the stock will snowball
continuously until it hits the streets

Try 1,000-fold

It's not as easy for the farmers though

Every acre of land here

yields 1.5 kg opium per year

That's about...

... US$100 a year

I feel sorry for them

Come here!

Hey!

Bye!

Hello, my friend!

This is General Chachai

King of this region

He owns one of the militias in the region

I always have US$8M with him as collateral

My friend

You look terrible! It's your kidney!

Don't joke with me

How's your family?

My little girl is alright

But the older one...

acts like a boy and rebellious

I'm sending her to the US, and I'll get
my operation done there as well

My son is in LA

He skips classes and parties everyday

Let's trade our kids; you discipline mine

It's a deal

Nick

This is Nick, my brother

He'll handle our business from now on

I see, he is your protégé

Yes

UN has even done market research for us

It says here...

The price in Iceland was the best

The market price there is US$372 per gram

Ireland is US$248

US plunges most, it's doing US$120

You see

There are 200M drug-users in the world

160M of them use marijuana

26M use amphetamines

13.7M use cocaine

Heroin-use has decreased to 1 1M now

But Ecstasy-use has reached 8M

What's happening in Hong Kong?

The market is shrinking

Have some tea

After Khun Sa's defeat in 1995

The region has changed drastically,
Col. San Pwint...

... took over the Shan State.
He urged the farmers to quit...

...even made it illegal
to plant opium in 2005

ten thousands of farmers
were relocated to southern Burma...

...where they learned to plant rice and tea

What's that field for?

Someone paid US$60 per acre to plant corn!

I have something to show you

Half a year ago,
they suddenly dropped a 2000 lbs bomb here

My mother-in-law lives right there

She fell out of bed when it happened

Who sent you such a big present?

Some joint venture among
the heroin trafficking countries

They're warning me

The Golden Triangle is not the same anymore

Thailand no longer produces

Few months ago, even Laos announced...

they would demolish all poppy fields

China and Burma are fighting drugs together

The farmlands in this region are downsizing

We don't even make up 10%
of the global supply

Imagine, within 10 years,

the Golden Triangle
will become a tourist resort

You should retire early and enjoy your life

What did he say?

He's getting old

In this trade, it's best to deal
with the drug lords in person

That's how you win their trust
and secure your supplies

You may also see the quality

of the harvest and bargain

Don't trust him completely though

Why trust me then?

I thought it over

8th floor!

Only a drug dealer would jump

No cop would!

I'll take you to another area tomorrow

introduce you to another warlord

Then I'll teach you
how to launder money in Bangkok

Like the police, we service by district

East Kowloon, West Kowloon, NT,
Tuen Mun and the Hong Kong Island

Each district has its
own network of dealers

You've just met the loyal clients

- Never ever...
- trust them completely

I know I'm annoying

But we'd better to be safe than sorry

You're right,
you have to be alive to spend your money

Look at me

My time is running out...

That's enough!

You're worse than me

I've made a donation to a hospital overseas

I'll be in line for a transplant next month

Where to?

Don't tell me

America

Not coming back?

Well we'll see...

One more thing

Don't pay Chachai new deposit

You can use mine as start up

I wish you success and prosperity

You' re still young

$30M won't do

Go for $300M

With $300M, you'll be set for life

Of course it's all up to you

Once you've made enough, look me up

We'll go fishing

Sure

Don't pity that woman

Women like her die sooner or later

When they do, the world will be cleaner

Right?

Uncle

What's up?

Uncle

So here you are

You slept with my wife, didn't you?

- Get out! - I'm warning you!

If you don't settle this today,
I'll make your life hell

Out!

I hear you well

Sure I'm leaving!

Hell, I am not staying with you!

- Listen, I know where you... - Out!

- Get up! - Listen to me...

Get up!

He pried the door open...

Listen to me...

You have to listen, it wasn't my fault

Stop shitting me! Look!

Look at yourself! Look!

You don't need to go straight for anyone...

... but yourself and your child!

A carton of Marlboro Light

Marlboro Light!

- Hello? - There's customers!

Sunny

Ready to go upstairs with me?

I'll give you $100 more

Who do you think you are, the queen?

Sunny, Elaine is upstairs, c'mon up

How could you pass up a chance
to earn money?!

You scumbag!

How can you be pimping your own wife...

Oh, shut up, bitch!

Mind your own business!

Drop dead!

Go away, go to hell!

And I'll take you with me!

Yeah, right! I am very scared!

Un... uncle!

The hell with the "UNCLE"

Know who your mom is?

- Excuse me - Yes

What happened to the dog?

It was going through the garbage

That truck backed up and ran it over

Leave it be, it'll die soon

The number for SPCA please

Nick, listen to me...

Nick... Nick

You can help a dog...

... why can't you help me?

That dog doesn't have a choice but you do

What is it?

You want to sleep with my wife again?

Look at you

Don't give me that poor teary look

What?

Everyone! Come look!

This man slept with my wife!

Just keep an eye on your child!

She's picking up...

I'd rather keep an eye on you!

Do you plan to bang her again?

You're not going anywhere
until we settle this

The last time you got laid, 10 grand

This time with a discount...
that's another 8 grand

Bastard!

Help! Help! Call 999!

Don't eat things
you pick up off the ground!

Okay

Are you taking me to school?

Yes, we'll go soon, okay?

Mom, I want to go to school

Take me to school

Honey

This is good stuff

Try it!

Where's the vein?

It's not popping up!

Inject to my neck

You are bad, you sure you can handle it?

I'll get higher

Go on!

I'm hungry

Where's mom?

I'm hungry

What do you want to eat?

Candy

How about some noodles instead?

Eat slowly, I'll get you some beans

The materials here constitute...

... a full account of your meetings

and telephone conversations since 1998

Your sentence will be at least 30 years,

I can bet my head on this

But if you provide us with all the names
of those involved...

... you'll stand a chance of
seeing the outside world before you die

You may see your unborn child

... or even hold your future grandchild

Otherwise, you don't even need a lawyer

Let me see my wife

She knows nothing about this,
I have to explain!

No way!

Do this and I'll return the favor

My confession will guarantee your promotion

Quin

Listen...

We don't have time, listen to me

Don't say anything

Once you do, we'll all be killed.

I only care about the children

The little one...

needs an operation soon...

What about the unborn one?

Stop whispering!

For your children's sake, you must leave

I've stashed away all our money

Once you're gone...

Listen to me...

They can't do anything to us

... stop whispering!

Go! Take her away!

Listen to me...

Leave me alone!

What are you doing?!

Let her go!

I know what to do

You don't need to say another word

Be happy when you leave here

Give our children a good life

Take her away

Go now

C'mon... let go

Quin...

Quin!

- Let me see him - No

He treats me like a...

The whole thing was a set up

Your friendship was a lie!

Everything was fake!

I know!

But I don't want to be seeing shrinks
for the rest of my life!

I must come clean with him today!

Let me think about it

I need to crap

Got any cigarettes?

Quin

I suppose you understand...

... the rules of the game

Your luck ran out and you've lost

I don't want to wait till the court date...

... what more is there to be said?

I just want to tell your daughters that...

... I never intended to hurt them

Why?

Remember when we first met,
you were so broke!

I lent you money...

so that you could have a place to stay!

You remember?

It was fake

You had big gambling debts,

the loan sharks were after you
but I bailed you out

Remember?

It was fake!

I was ambushed

But you saved me! Why?

It was all faked!

Those were all cops!

I treated you like my own brother

I hand over my business to you!

I've never trusted anyone but you!

Why did you betray me?!

What is it with you?

You can't make $10M in your lifetime
on a cop's salary!

Why are you doing this?

You think you really were
selling appliances?

There's no simple answer...

Get out of your own delusion!

You sold drugs!

You ruined people's lives!

I won't argue with you...

Give me some more time, just a little

It's almost time for me

I'm almost there

After all, they all want me dead

So let me die please...

Please, I beg you...

Please...

Help me just stall a little longer

Let my wife...

Let my wife and children live on,
a normal life

Please

Help me this once

Please help me

I've always worried
that this day might come

I'm sorry

All the brass thinks highly of you

You can resume police duties
or opt for early retirement

You can decide

Take some time off to decide

I've never walked my beat duty,
never taken a witness statement

Never been to a police station either

I've been a drug dealer for years

When I see a cop now, I run and hide!

I can't work inside the force

I'd rather stay undercover

You're right... you're an insider now

It'd be a waste
to send you back to the station

Try to improve your English
and further your studies

It'll benefit your career in the long run

Don't worry

The brass would back you up

Is it time for the meeting?

Let's go

Carry on

The spa upstairs is great,
and it's all paid for

Give yourself a treat

Hey!

What're you staring at?
I'm your child's godfather

You were also banging my wife

Believe what you want

I want to send her to school

Take her

Just give me 8 grand

Instead of money, how about some stuff?

No wonder Fan tried to dump me!

She found herself a meal ticket

Brother, it's time to move on...

Forget the past, okay?

What about your daughter?

Take her! Keep her!

She... looks exactly like her mother!

I can't trust myself

and what I might do to her

Fine, sign here
and appoint me as her lawful guardian

See, you wife signed already

It's only a matter of time
before you overdose

Why don't you quit, and work for me

It's not like I had a choice

It's all Fan's fault

She was the one who got me started!

She was addicted even before we met

I tried to get her to quit
but she said it was impossible

I wanted to prove it could be done

That's how I got started

I dug my own grave being passionate,
you know

She was alone and had nothing!

It would be cruel to leave her!

You see, I really loved her!

I don't care

My stuff goes overseas

It's risky!

If you don't take risks,

you don't strike it rich!

Okay, okay... how much?

The standard is 50 grand, I'll give 60

Count... count me in!

- Are you sure? - Of course...

What do I do now?

Yes

Singapore Changi International Airport

Which one?

The one wearing sunglasses

Wait for me ahead

Police! Stop there!

Stand still!

Officer Chan

Officer Miu, here we are again

I'm sorry to have troubled you

We've arranged...

your return flight

Here are the papers

What... what do we do now?

It's over

You'll be executed

See you in hell!

Mister, where're the pigeons?

AFDC removes them

As a precaution against the avian flu

I never understood why people used drugs

After Quin and Fan died,
I finally figured it out

It's all because of the emptiness inside

So what's worse...

... the emptiness or the drugs?

I really don't know