Break (2020) - full transcript
A gifted inner-city kid, wasting his talents on crime, gets in over his head until a chance encounter with a stranger presents him with an opportunity to turn his life around. But is it too late?
Everyone
in this life is born
with at least one talent a gift,
an ability to do a
particular something
better than anybody else.
Sadly, most of us will never
realize our true potential.
Either we're too poor,
we were born on the
wrong side of the tracks,
or maybe we're just unlucky.
But the truth is the only
thing holding us back
is ourselves.
Aye!
Aye oi, you man!
What?
Don't run, don't
run, don't run.
All right, on your toes.
I'm sorry, I'm sorry.
Where you
going now, pussy hole?
I'm sorry,
I'm sorry, I'm sorry.
Come out now boy!
Denis had
come to UK from Russia
just five years earlier.
And although his
murder was tragic,
he was just another in a long
line of stabbings that year.
Another wasted talent.
I'll never forget that
day as long as I live,
but for me life
went on as usual.
At least it did for a while
but someone was about
to change all that.
Sweet Ginge.
Alena, can I grab
a drink please?
Spencer.
All right, Ray.
How come your smell
like a hash bar?
I must have smoked
one on the way down,
probably still on the clothes.
If I ever catch you
smoking dope in here
I'm going to have to break
your fingers one by one.
No more snooker, capiche?
Yeah, all right, yeah.
End of your piano
playing as well.
What's the bet?
Yo big man, you want
some crack, some pills?
Excuse me.
I got them quality pills bruv.
Uh, no thanks, I'm good.
Hello, can I help you?
Hi, I'm a friend of Terry.
Who?
You want a wrap of charlie?
- Charlie?
- No, no, no, no.
Hang on a sec.
Fuck off!
A week, right?
Yeah, sweet as man.
Good lad.
You don't get
many strangers in Ray's
and I must confess the first
time I laid eyes on Qiang
I figured he was Old Bill.
Who installed
the water feature?
Same bloke that
nickname lead probably.
So someone stole
the lead, huh?
Yeah, property mate.
Name's Vince Qiang.
Is it?
Fancy a game?
I'm trying to play
a game now mate.
What's the point
in having talent
if you keep it to yourself?
Who said I've got talent?
Oh, everyone has at least one
but I wasn't talking about you.
I was talking about me.
No, you weren't.
So what'd you say?
By the way you wrote your cue
I'd say pool's probably
more your thing, innit?
You're actually right
but I think I can adapt.
It's just a matter
of colors, right?
How do you like pink?
Can you match it?
Have to pot a ball every
time you take a shot.
It's not pot a
ball, it's snooker.
You just lost 50 kid.
Ain't over yet, mate.
Oh, it's over all right.
Unlucky, Spencer.
Oh hey, how'd
you know my name?
Okay, you got me there.
I was sent for you.
Here Chloe, I'll
get that, hang on.
All right girls, let me get it.
What have you got
in here, boulders?
No, it's just
my mom's shopping.
Ah, where is your
mum, in bed again?
Yeah, she said she was tired.
Did she, I bed she did.
- Tired as a newt?
- What's a newt?
Don't talk, Sophie.
Here, let me put
this in there for you.
- Thanks Spencer.
- Ah, you're welcome.
Have a nice evening girls.
Another letter
came for you today.
Oh yeah?
This came and all.
Visiting orders.
What does he want a visit for
he's out in two weeks?
Want me to read the letter?
He's got a job.
What is it, bank job?
No soppy, a proper job.
Might have some work for you.
I don't want his work, mum.
Well, I'm sorry, but I don't
earn enough for both of us.
Not the way you go
through that fridge.
So if you want to carry on
sleeping under this roof
you need to get a job.
What's happening?
Have you got a
light by any chance?
Light?
Spence!
You're too young
to smoke, Lloyd.
What's happening boys?
Did you get it?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, of course.
I'm good, let's go inside
and carve it up, yeah.
Amazing!
Have you found him yet or what?
No hang on, I'm just
trying a different spelling.
That's working, innit?
Eh, no wonder you lost,
look, check this geezer out.
Is that the fellow who
mugged you off, Spence?
What do you mean,
mugged me off?
I lost, that's all.
Man's some big pool
champion as well, man.
Yeah, all right.
Hey, Spence, is that
who I think it is?
Go on.
Yeah, that's him all right.
Ugh, he's a big chappy.
Just play your game, man.
Spence, all right.
Who's Vincent Qiang?
What, that's it?
Five years and you know,
not hello dad how are you?
He's a pool champion.
Well, at least he was.
Nowadays he's like coaching
snooker, pool, anything.
Yeah, I know that,
I looked him up.
Did you?
I met him when I was
working the doors.
He was doing like
an exhibition thing.
What, so you sent him
down to Ray's to mug me off?
What are you talking about?
No, I asked him to
have a look at ya,
see if he'd you know,
consider coaching you.
What do you mean
he mugged you off?
He wasn't doing that Chinese
tourist act thing, was he?
No, I lost, that's all.
You lost?
You know, you were hitting
century breaks at the age of 13.
Yeah, I was was
stoned weren't I.
What, don't approve?
I'm not the one
stuck in here, am I?
Here, Gov.
Passport to the big time
world snooker Q school.
School?
It's a qualifying school.
You can be a pro player.
Who said I want to do that?
Well, it's your dream,
you've always wanted
to be a snooker player.
What do you know
about my dreams?
I hardly saw you
before you was in here.
You don't know me.
No, I don't, I don't know you.
I've made some mistakes, Spence.
I mean, I was a kid
myself when you were born.
You do understand that.
I don't know if your mom
told you but when I get out,
I've got a job.
I'm thinking you and I can
get to know each other.
Yeah, she told me.
Tell you what, you
answer me three questions
and I'll consider doing the job.
On my 7th birthday, I
was waiting at the estate
for someone to come pick me up.
Where was he?
What about my 8th birthday?
Or my 9th?
Yeah, all right, all right.
I wasn't there for
your special occasions
but I visited as much
as I could, all right.
I did take you to the pub
on your 10th birthday.
You remember that,
we played pool.
You remember?
And then we went back to
your mum's, we had some cake.
Whoop de fucking dos.
Do you know what?
I will do the work
'cause I don't want
to hear mum bitching
and moaning.
But let me tell you something,
I do not want to
know you, Terry.
All right, cool
yeah, nice one.
George just been on the
blower, he wants a Henry.
You won't be so flash when
you get chored, will ya?
How am I being flash?
Besides, you're the one out
thieving all day, aren't ya?
I get caught, I get
a slap on the wrist.
You're dealing class
A boy, and for what?
You could earn what Ginger
gives you flicking burgers.
Oh my dazes, are you
hearing this Wallis?
Clarky thinks we should
be flipping burgers, bruv.
Yeah, all right.
Such a vandal, Wallis.
Vandal, are you joking?
I just doubled the
price on the property,
on his shit hole.
That is quality mate, that is.
That's bollocks,
that's what it is.
Yeah all right,
behave.
Spencer, up,
you're already late!
Mum, what are you doing?
Spencer, get up!
Mum, what are you doing,
have you gone mad or something?
No, but I will do if
you don't get your arse
out of that bed.
Your dad's called, he's already
been waiting half an hour!
You getting out or what?
What we doing here?
We're working.
Well, at least you are,
I'm just a spectator.
Take it you're not
stoned this morning.
Q.
Hang on, what are you doing?
I'm meant to be mixing
cement and stacking bricks.
Yeah, it's plenty
of time for that.
But today I'm paying
you to play snooker.
How's a hundred
quid sounds to ya?
No, I ain't your
show pony, boss.
All right, if you win,
I'll give you a two'er.
Here you are, mate.
Terry, good to see
you out of prison-issue
joggers and sweat
top on my friend.
Not a good look.
Oh really, I thought
it quite suited me.
Hey listen, talking
about good looks
you still got those glasses?
I dug them out
specially for you.
Ah, Spencer!
You very good!
You ready to place snooker?
Brilliant,
brilliant, you know,
some nights he made a small
fortunate on that little act.
Really?
It's all set up.
Would you like
something to eat first?
I can get Shelly
to cook something.
No, you're all right,
let's get this over with.
Okay, let's do it.
27.
Sharp.
- Well played.
- Cheers.
You owe me 200 quid.
See you later.
So, what do you reckon?
He can certainly pot balls.
His long game is outstanding.
I'm sensing a but.
Shelly, can you give
us a moment please?
This tournament thing.
It's a big commitment.
Wouldn't you rather spend
quality time with him before...
Before what?
It's all right, you
can say it, mate.
I'm not scared of it.
It's your choice.
I think he deserves
to know the truth.
He'll hate you if you
keep this thing from him.
He hates me already.
I don't want to guilt trip him
into spending more time with me.
What I do want is to stop
him from fucking his life up.
I get that.
It's just, you don't have
to face this on your own.
Well, trust me mate, if I
could give you a little bit
of this then we can
fight it together.
That's not funny.
Eh?
Then what you smiling for then?
Come on, you gonna
help me out or what?
Yeah, hold up, that's me.
- All right, then.
- Sweet Ginge.
Now listen, don't
be hanging about here
with that all night, right?
'Cause it's got my
prints all over it.
So do what you gotta do, get
rid of the packaging, okay?
Yeah, of course, sweet.
It's good, Ginge.
Right, bolt.
What's that?
What do you mean?
You gotta mix it, you
gotta let it go round!
Cover that up!
- Spence, cover it up!
- All right, sir!
Youse the one who showed
me how to do it, anyway.
Shit!
- Mrs. Taylor?
- Yes?
Detective Inspector Bligh.
We have a warrant to
search these premises.
Morning, Wallis.
How are you today?
Oh dear, got yourself a floater.
Heard what happened
to your mate, Denis.
That must have been hard on you.
Hello, Spencer.
Had a nice day?
I have, I had a terrific day.
Had the old Bill turn
the house upside down.
Yeah well, I don't keep
nothing here, do I mum.
They're not going
to find anything.
Oh, oh, so that's
all right, isn't it?
I've had two men rifling
through my knicker drawer
and you think that's all right?
I don't need to
hear this shit.
Yes you do!
I am sick of this,
Spencer, I am sick of it!
And I wouldn't
bother going round
to your little mates either,
because he was carted off at
seven o'clock this morning.
Do you reckon he'll get bail?
What, with his record?
He's already got three
no-shows, doesn't he?
Your little reign
of drug barons
didn't last too long, did it?
Payback Ginger for the gear?
- No.
- Whoa.
Nice knowing you, Spence.
Why don't you go into
business with your old man?
Your mom must have a pair of
old stockings you can borrow.
- Get on this whip.
- Cool.
Spencer, can we talk?
I ain't got nothing
to you say to you, bruv.
Come on, get in.
I've got a business
proposition to put to you.
Spence, what you doing?
- I'll catch you lot at Ray's.
- What?
I'll chat to you later.
That's a lovely motor.
Let me guess, it's about
that Q school thing, is it?
No, unfortunately we
missed the entry deadline
for the Q school.
There's another tournament
that I'd like you
to consider being
held in my hometown.
- Where's that?
- Beijing.
Beijing, nah, I
can't go to Beijing.
Sure you can.
I'll sort out the
entry forms, flights,
accommodation
expenses, everything.
All you've got to do
is say yes and show up.
You expect me to
play in this tournament
just 'cause he
wants me to, yeah?
No, you're supposed to play
because it's a pathway
to a better life.
What do you know
about my life?
Oh, that's a tough one.
Let me see you spend most
of your time hanging out
with your buddies
at the snooker hall
or when you're not doing
that you're most likely
sitting on a wall somewhere
drinking, smoking dope,
probably dabble in
petty crime or drugs,
would be my guess.
Oh, then there's the knife,
gotta have a knife, right?
How am I doing?
I could drive to any major
city, London, Liverpool,
Manchester, you name it
and I see you standing
on every shitty back
street corner I pass.
You're not original,
you're a fucking drone
and one day you'll
look back on your life
and realize that you
did nothing with it.
Don't do that.
What, like him you mean?
What I can't tolerate
in people is stupidity.
If you really don't want
to do this, that's fine.
But if you refuse to do
this, cause you're angry
at your father then
you're an idiot.
Okay, get out.
I ain't an idiot, you know.
Prove it.
Don't be like your old man.
Do something with your life.
What
do I get if I win?
You get to play
on the pro tour.
All right, what
have I got to do?
Be at my place
tomorrow, 9 a.m..
Spencer.
I'm not asking you
to change who you are
but you may want to change
the way you see things.
It's about perspective.
You ain't going to
win no tournament.
I've won them before.
Yeah, in this piss hole
against shit players.
You ain't that good.
How'd you expect
to pay for it anyway?
You know, hotels,
flights to China?
He's paying for it, innit,
if he thinks I'm that good.
Yeah, a good sort.
I mean, it's sort
a bit cozy innit.
Just the two of you fancy hotel,
that four poster bed.
Ain't two of us going though,
I'm taking your mum as
entertainment, aint' I?
Oh, that's deep, bruv.
You want to stop with the
mum thing, I'm telling ya.
You want to stop
mugging me off.
You're mugging yourself off.
Keep talking shit.
I'm so good.
I'm gonna be a snooker champion.
What's your problem, Clark?
You're my problem.
Your mum this, your
mum that, bollocks!
He don't like it, does he?
It was you that's been
giving it all day.
Talk about my mum's stockings.
Stockings!
What's he talking about?
Hey, you two, fuck's sake!
You know what Clark,
if you want to go
let's just fucking go, eh?
- Come on!
- Aye!
Stop it!
You want to fight, go outside!
You know what?
You can fuck off Clark,
'cause you're just a wanker.
Spence.
Yeah, it weren't me who watched
Denis get shanked, was it?
How dare you talk
about my brother!
I'm...
I'm sorry.
We've got to stop
meeting like this.
You all right, Lloyd?
Yeah Spence, I'm
good, I'm good.
Out a bit late, aren't ya?
I was just on my way back
from my gran's, actually yeah.
I swear those things are
supposed to unscrew, you know.
Yeah, I have heard that.
Must have lost the
instructions, eh.
No, you're all right bruv.
Police got your mate, innit?
Yeah man, they certainly did.
They came looking
down mine the other day.
Was they looking
for your brother?
He had a gun, you know.
All right, Spence.
Sweet, Mike.
All right, I better
go, I'll catch you later.
Later, Lloyd.
Who's your mate?
Who, that?
That's dangerous Lloyd, bruv.
He backs me as well, you know,
you ought to be more careful.
Give us a bang on that.
Lil pussy.
All right, where we going?
Yeah, sweet man.
You owe me a
new cue, you know.
You're late.
Sorry, yeah, trains.
Forgot your cue?
Do you know what, it broke.
Go home, Spencer,
sleep it off.
Come back tomorrow and
we'll go through the rules.
Listen, about what Clark
said the other night.
Don't worry about it.
He was right though.
I just sort of stood there
and watched it happen.
You were frightened,
I don't blame you.
If you want to do
something, give me the name.
I don't even got a name.
Never seen him before or since.
If I had a name, trust
me he'd get done, innit.
And then what?
Go to prison all your life?
Leave it to professionals.
Do you know what
kind of a man is Ray?
Yeah, I heard stories
about him growing up.
Used to run most of south
London when I was a kid.
And he's like a father to me.
So you give the name to Ray
and the rest is history.
A name.
That's all.
No smoking pot.
In fact, no drugs, period.
No drinking the
night before a match.
You need a clear head.
Snooker is a gentleman's
game, so no swearing.
You will be respectful,
win or lose.
You will shake the hand
of your opponent before
and after the match.
Anything you want to say?
I didn't know I
was allowed to talk.
Talking is good.
I've arranged a match for
you a week on Saturday.
Against who?
Dao Leung, or Daggers.
According to my sources,
he is the next big thing.
I told them you are
the next big thing.
Don't let me down.
Don't worry, I won't.
Good, let's get to work.
Oh, I needed that.
Do you want another tea?
Get another tea please, love?
Eat now and then we'll get
back to work, all right.
All right, Spencer.
What's happening wee man?
Nothing much, been out trying
to get your dough, innit.
Old Bill took all the
cash and all the gear
when they got Wal, so.
Aye, I heard about that.
And I'm willing to
give you some more time
but don't avoid me.
I'm telling you don't avoid me.
Nah.
'Cause it's five
fucking grand Spencer.
And I think you know
I'm the type of man
that's not gonna
just wipe his mouth.
How much do you got
on you just now?
I can give you
like a oner innit.
Spencer, I'll put a tan
right down the side
of your fucking jaw
if I think that you're
taking the piss.
And right now I think you are.
Give me all of it.
- It's a week's wages.
- I don't give a fuck!
You owe me.
Nah, I'm going to introduce you
to my new partner, Weasel.
He's going to be making
collections for me from now on.
Hmm, I do believe
we've already met.
You do recognize me, don't ya?
What, you don't remember me nah?
How about now?
Yeah, it's all coming back
to you now, innit boy?
Pop, pop, shank, shank.
Remember me now, didn't ya?
just so you understand
all right, this,
this is just interest.
You still owe five grand.
The longer you take to get
the more you pay, comprende?
- Ginge, I can't...
- Shut the fuck up man!
I've already told you it's
me you're dealing with now.
Give me that.
Weasel will come
back next week.
That's unless you give
it to me before then.
Don't be getting no
funny ideas, all right.
Best to leave things in the past
or you might not have a future.
You get what I'm saying?
Take me about five minutes
to find out where you live.
You get me?
You know the score, wee man.
This is how it works so
go on and get tae fuck.
Come on.
Pussy hole.
You're playing well, Jack.
We're done but look at
your safety next time.
Okay.
Sorry Qiang, I didn't
realize you were with someone.
It's fine, we're done.
Spencer, this is Jack.
Yeah, I know
who you are, Jack.
Hi Spencer.
I'm coaching
Spencer for Beijing.
Good luck out there, mate.
Cheers, bruv.
- See you soon.
- See you later.
Listen, look Qiang,
I've come here,
but I can't play today, mate.
It's pointless, my
head's not in it.
You want to talk about it?
Let's go and have a coffee.
Shelly, two coffees, please.
I understand.
Thanks.
Well, given everything
you've just told me,
I'm not surprised
you're feeling anxious.
Does your dad know any of this?
He wouldn't be interested.
Give him a chance,
he's a good man.
Yeah, that judge
didn't think so, did he?
Well, I've known
your dad since 1993
at an exhibition I played.
He worked the doors.
He knew some bad people,
but as far as I'm aware
he drove the car and
got caught first time.
Yeah, well he was shit at
being a dad and a villain then.
He's trying
Spencer, he's trying.
You all right?
You've hardly said
a word all night.
I'm just tired.
Oh, I've nearly forgotten,
a mate of your
knocked here today.
What was his name?
Weasel?
Weasel?
Weasel knocked here?
What did he want?
Just asked if you were in
and said to tell you
that he'd call by.
Why, who was he?
I never heard you
mention his name before.
He's no one.
It's all good.
Nice shot.
Did you just take
a picture of my bum?
Nah, I'm joking,
course I didn't, look.
Vincent had to go somewhere.
So he asked if I could play a
few frames till he gets back.
Oh yeah?
Do you know how?
Set em up and
then we'll find out.
Want to make this a
bit more interesting?
Hm, no I don't
gamble with my money.
What about a fun bit
then, like a forfeit.
If I win, you got to
spend the night with me.
Well, I'll give you a headstart.
50 'cause you're a girl.
A lewd proposition
followed by a sexist comment.
What a gentlemen.
No, I meant like dinner
or drinks or something.
I know exactly what you meant.
You're on.
You can break.
All right, I'll make
this one easier for you.
Am I doing it right?
Yeah, looks all right to me.
I've underestimated
you, ain't I?
What, with a 50 head start?
I think the writing's
on the wall.
What do you mean?
What, you done all this?
What have I let myself in for?
What have you let
yourself in for?
Yeah, what have I
let myself in for?
Well, if I win,
you have to spend
the night with me
and I don't mean
drinks and dinner.
I ain't wearing that.
Yes you are, you lost.
Now put them on.
That seriously all you got?
Woohoo!
Strike!
Calm down, what you doing?
I'm having fun,
what are you doing?
You need to stop taking
yourself so seriously.
I had a really
good time tonight.
- Really?
- Yeah.
Vincent Qiang, my old
friend, how are you?
Monty, Spencer Pryde.
How you doing son,
pleased to meet ya.
All right, so this
is the boy, is it?
Is he a good, can he play?
He's a natural.
A bit rough around
the edges, maybe,
but like a diamond
just needs polishing.
Yeah, and you're just
the man to do it and all.
Qiang, the diamond merchant.
I like it, I like it.
Oh, this is Dao Leung.
Where'd you find him?
Well, I found him in Chinatown
hustling the tables
for a few quid.
Got him a coach, put
him into some locals.
He wiped the floor with
some very good opponents.
Didn't you, son?
Dao Leung.
All right, all right,
English, English.
I don't want you poaching
my players, you old pirate.
Relax, we're just
talking about Beijing.
Yeah, actually we're going
too, so we'll see you there.
Oh, I wanted a word
with you about that.
All right, Spencer?
Yeah, you all right, uh...
Daggers, call me Daggers.
- Call.
- Heads.
All right fellas,
it's best of nine.
Daggers, you break first.
All right fellas, I
want a good clean fight.
No holding, no kissing,
and definitely no
stroking each other's cue.
Come on Flick, get on with it!
Monty, you're barred.
What do you say, hey Vincent?
Let's keep it friendly.
500 sounds good.
Take your time.
Save the impossible shots
for the practice table.
I never knew you
to play it safe.
Let the boy miss if he wants to.
He's missed enough already.
Sorry, bad joke.
One nil to Daggers.
Well done my son, well played.
Four more.
Four more frames of
pain for you, Vincent.
Is he playing left-handed?
He's taking the piss, ain't he?
Don't concern yourself
with what he's doing.
Do what you've got to do.
Score stands at
Daggers three, Pryde two.
There will now be
a brief interval
as the ref is busting
his balls for a piss
and needs a cigarette.
Got a light on you, fella?
Sweet, cheers, mate.
It's all right, bruv.
Daggers wins the
frame and the match,
five frames to two.
Yes, well done Daggers!
Good match, Spencer.
Hope to see you in Beijing.
Yeah, whatever, mate.
Oh, looks like
you got yourself
a bit of a bad loser
there, eh Vincent?
I think he's just a
bit annoyed at himself.
I don't know what
happened to him.
Different player
after the break.
I'm not surprised.
I'm amazed he could stand up.
What are you talking about?
Caught him out front
smoking a big reefer.
Not sure if it's
that nutty skunk,
but it didn't half smell strong.
Ah, what a shame, aye?
Decent player and all.
Come on, I'll buy you a drink.
Why the hell
would you do that?
I was trying to
calm my nerves.
I thought I was having a
panic attack, all right.
Bullshit.
Do I look like a
fucking idiot to you?
You know what I think?
You're so scared of
failing that you fuck up
on purpose so you
have an excuse.
Sorry.
Sorry?
I'm sorry, Spencer
because there is no way
I'm investing my time
and money in you.
You're a bad risk.
Unless you can finance this
thing yourself, forget it.
What you gonna do then?
What can I do?
I can't come up with
the money by Friday.
He knows that an all,
couldn't wait to drop me.
Fuck him, anyway, larging it
up in his shitty little club,
treating me like
some sort of joey.
You need to start taking
responsibility for your actions.
Fuck that's supposed to mean?
Wasn't him that smoked drugs
in the middle of a game, was it?
Oh, might have known
you've taken his side.
His side?
Do you know what, I'm done.
I can't sit here and listen
to you blame everyone
but yourself for
your fucked up life.
It's frustrating,
you're frustrating.
Well, fuck off then.
I don't need you anyway.
Driving about in your
flashy little motor,
silver spoon hanging out
the side of your mouth.
You think you're better than me?
Oh really?
I've worked hard for every
fucking penny I've got.
Maybe you should try it
instead of running around
with your muggy little mates.
And I don't think
I'm better than you.
I think you're better than you.
Raise.
Here's your drink, Ray.
Down to you,
Ginger me old son.
Fuck it, fold.
Yeah, I'm out.
Check.
John, you can't.
I just raised it.
You raised it?
I didn't hear you raise it.
Did he raise?
No need to ask him, he folded.
Just you know, don't be afraid.
Just play.
I'm thinking.
You're thinking.
If you're thinking
you're fucking yourself.
I'm considering my options.
Folded.
Good man.
Look at all that
dough, Spence.
Do you right now, wouldn't it?
Shut up, Mike, I
ain't in the mood.
I mean, I ain't
being funny but
what are you gonna
do with your life?
For the past few
weeks you've become
an unemployed drug dealer,
become a washed
up snooker player,
oh and now your
bird's dumped ya.
I ain't a washed
up anything, Clark.
I'm still playing
in that tournament.
With what, you
ain't got no money.
I've got money, bruv.
Yeah, if you got money,
you should pay Ginger.
Shut up you idiot.
If you do business with
someone, you should pay up.
You just said you got money,
so what's the problem?
Pay up, Spence.
Ginge.
Ginger.
You little fucking prick.
You and your little muggy mates
are taking the piss outta me?
We wasn't taking the...
You think it's a fucking joke?
Give me your fucking hand!
Give me your hand.
I am gonna smash your
fucking hands to bits.
Gentlemen, I
hate to bother you,
but we're playing a card game.
What are you playing,
Tom and fucking Jerry?
Sorry, what's your point?
I got a winning
hand, that's my point.
Now here's what needs to happen?
You go back in there,
sit down, take your cards
and apologize for
being a dickhead.
Then you'll throw
your hand on the table
you raise your voice
when you say, "I fold".
Fold?
Why would I fold?
That's how I win.
You're doing me a favor, right?
I want a grand
from you next week,
or I'll break both your
arms, you wee fanny.
You know, Alena doesn't
always get it right
but she thinks
you're a good kid.
Clean up your bloody
mess before you leave.
You could move in here.
There's a spare room.
No, I don't think he
would like that much.
I'm happy where I
am, Kath, I's fine.
You know what?
I was thinking, if you do you
want to do something for me
you could always,
erm...
Do one for the road.
- Really?
- Yeah.
Well, we'll have to see
what we can do about that.
- Your dad's here.
- Don't want to speak to him.
He only came around
to give you this.
It's for your trip to
China and the tournament.
Terry.
Thank you.
For the money I know I
don't deserve it, so...
Oh don't say that.
Look, we all make
mistakes in life.
I've made more than most.
So just consider it as an
early birthday present,
or you know, a late one for
the ones I missed, all right.
I'll let you down, I
will, I'll let you down.
Well then we'll
be quits, won't we.
Look, I'll call Qiang in
the morning, all right,
I'll tell him that
you got the money.
Don't think he'll want
anything to do with me, Dad.
Don't worry about
it, I'll speak to him.
Listen, why don't you
give that stuff a miss,
you know, the waccy baccy.
It's not good for
your game, is it?
It's not good for you.
Where your van?
I sold it.
You know, maybe when you're a
rich and famous snooker player
maybe you can buy me a new one.
Maybe.
Hey, well I worked
for a Rolls Royce.
Don't push it.
I'll see ya.
See ya, mate.
That's a lovely phone, that.
Let me use it, my
battery's gone.
No, it's mine.
I didn't ask
whose phone it was.
Give me the phone
you little prick.
Pussy.
So what does
your brief reckon?
A year, 18 months maybe.
Oh, we messed up
big time, didn't we?
Should've flipped
them burgers, bruv.
Seriously though, when I get out
I'm going to start using this.
Yeah, that won't get
you very far, will it?
Fuck off.
That's it.
Listen, thanks for
coming though, yeah.
Of course, cheers.
Contact, Taylor.
Yeah, all right Yatey,
you can calm down.
Yeah, yeah, less
of the lip, son.
Surprise!
Oh happy birthday
baby, look who's here.
Sorry, I didn't know
it was your birthday.
I just came to give you this.
You left it in my car.
Cool.
This one's from Nanny.
All right.
Ah, that's nice
innit, bless her,
she ain't got much money.
Yeah, I'll phone her later.
That's from me.
Oh, thanks mum.
You're welcome, baby.
I'm sorry about the other day.
I was out of order.
No, you was right.
Qiang was right.
I'm scared of failing.
He's very insightful.
My foster mom used to
call him the wise old owl.
Foster mom, I
thought you was...
Yeah, I know silver spoon.
In and out of care
most of my life.
If you're lucky,
you might get to see
my cigarette burns one day.
If you ever want to talk,
do you know what I mean.
I don't need a shrink, Spence.
You might, though.
Yeah, maybe.
There's nothing wrong
with failing Spencer.
As long as you don't
give up without a fight.
Yeah, well it's out
of my hands now, innit.
I owe a bloke a lot of money
and if I don't give
him a grand by day,
he'll probably
break my arms, so.
Happy birthday, Spencer boy!
Look, I've got you, well
I've got you a present.
Thanks.
It's a good one.
Yeah, I know, I can
feel it, it's good.
O'Sullivan uses uses
the same one, apparently.
Did you fill out
your entry form?
Yeah, it's just
there on the side.
Yeah.
Yeah, 'cause I'm going
over to Qiang's now.
I was thinking if you want,
I can drop it over to him.
You still got the money?
Yeah.
Yeah, it's there in the bag.
Good boy.
Okay, so Dagger's
sponsor, Monty is it?
He reckons he's gonna
walk the tournament
and I'm thinking well,
you're going to give him
a run for his money.
Well look, cheer up.
This is your passport's a
big time, isn't it, remember.
Yeah, I must have forgot, eh.
Well look, I've got to
go, I'll see you later,
but happy birthday, yeah.
I'll show you out.
Thanks again Ter for the cue.
It's appreciated.
Doubt, he'd still be
using a two piece, eh.
Sure this is a good idea?
It's like you said,
I've got to take responsibility
for my actions now.
Mind you, I'd keep
the engine running.
If he says no, I'll
probably be out of there
quicker than Usain Bolt.
You got my fucking money?
Man asked you a
fucking question!
I need more time.
Spencer, you've had
enough fucking time.
Take it easy.
All due respect Ray, this
is none of your business.
Don't you use that
tone of voice on me.
All right, I hear you
and and I apologize.
It's a big man's club.
Outside.
Nah, I just need 10 more days.
Too late, outside now!
Oi!
Let him go.
Listen, this ain't got
nothing to do with you old man,
all right, just play
your game innit.
Would you like me to
put manners on the prick?
Why don't we play another
game, like a Russian roulette.
Listen, I'm sorry all
right, it won't happen again.
You're still alive
lucky man, piss off.
You, come here.
I remember when you
walk in here at first.
You were a snotty little kid.
You loved snooker.
You had talent and
then I watched you grow
and you didn't do
anything about it.
It's a shame.
How much does he owe you?
Five, five grand Ray.
I'll take care of it.
What?
You'll have your
money tomorrow.
And you owe me
five grand plus 10%
and I'll give you
11 days to pay me back.
Now, get the fuck out of here.
What the fuck
have I just done?
I think they
call it jumping out
the frying pan into the fire.
Sorry, bad joke.
Come on, let's go.
Leaps and bounds,
I'm telling you.
Nice, nice.
Hello Spencer,
how are you doing?
You don't look so well.
Actually, I feel like shit
but thanks for your concern.
Recognize him, do ya?
He's helping Dao
refine his game.
So what can I do for ya?
Yeah, well I hear you
feel pretty confident
about the tournament.
Well, you heard wrong.
I'm supremely confident.
How's he doing coach?
Yeah, he's doing well.
Thing is, I'm feeling
pretty confident too.
Good, I'm glad to hear it.
Yeah, in fact when we played
I was having an off day.
Yeah, skunk would
do that to you.
What's that, pal?
I broke my hand a while back.
The plaster came off
the day before we played
and I still beat
you left-handed.
So don't come in here
with your fucking excuses.
How bout we take my excuses
outside, how bout that?
Concentrate!
Get to the point
Spencer, what do you want?
I want a wager.
Me versus him.
I don't mean to
insult you, Spencer,
but I'll give you
odds three to one
against you beating Dao
any day of the week.
You are a waster.
Go on then, put your
money where your mouth is.
I know you, Shelly right?
You won the under
21's a few years ago.
Yeah, I think a beat one
of your girls in the final.
Well, let me give
you a bit of advice.
You got more chance
of beating him
than this dope head, here.
What's wrong, are you scared?
This game, I assume we're
talking about the tournament.
All right then, how much?
Five grand.
Five grant, got
five grand, have you?
Yeah, I've got it
but I won't need it.
Well, I'll need to see it.
You see, if I'm going to give
you odds of three to one,
I'm going to need a
little bit of insurance.
I'll tell you what,
you show me the
money and you're on.
I didn't think so.
It's parked outside.
Is that your motor,
is it sweetheart?
Yeah, it's mine.
It's worth more than five grand.
Dao, how do you
fancy a new motor?
What color is it?
Red.
That's my lucky color.
All right then, you're on.
And may the best man win.
That's it then.
That's it then.
No one's ever done anything
like that for me before.
You won't regret it.
This car is my pride and joy.
I regretted it the
moment I said it.
Thanks, yeah.
Go on.
Have you got everything?
Yeah.
Bye, mum.
Come here then,
give us a cuddle.
Good luck.
All right mum, you're
breaking my ribs.
Give us a call when
you get there, all right.
Don't get in any
trouble, Spence.
Mum, I'm going to a
snooker hall in China.
I'll be fine.
I love you, yeah.
See you in a couple of days.
You all right Lloyd?
What's happening mate?
Spencer, we've go
to go mate, come on.
Give me that.
Amazing, innit.
Yeah.
Do you want go out somewhere,
have a little wonder around?
Yeah.
Cheers.
Cheers.
Here's to winning, eh.
Just four matches stand
between you and the pro tour.
They've made
Daggers the favorite
so you could meet in the final.
No problems, eh?
No problem for me.
Spencer Pryde.
Okay, we're up, eh.
Remember, take your
time, play it safe, okay.
Hi, that last
guy was well good.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Go on, son.
You okay?
And the winner is Dao Leung.
Well done mate, well done.
The final, eh.
Oh yeah.
It's amazing, innit.
You'll be a while, then.
We'll probably go out
and grab a bite to eat.
Yeah, see you then.
Yeah, yeah, you
too, bye love, bye.
- Good?
- Yeah, I'm good.
Just landed.
Ah, nice one.
Anyone fancy going out?
Yeah, we could do,
I mean, the food here
looks pretty decent.
Fancy going back
to that what was it?
Houhai Bar street,
I like it there.
Have a wander about.
Look, if you wanna, but
let's not go too far, eh.
Actually, you know
if it's all right
with you two I'd rather stay.
The food here is excellent.
I'm just zonked.
Oh, I see.
We've been stuck with
the old fart Ter.
Guilty.
The lobster is excellent.
You did well today.
How'd you feel about
tomorrow, confident?
Yeah, I feel good.
I'd feel better if you can dish
out red cards in this game.
Love to send that Monty off.
Did you see him?
All the sarcastic clapping,
the little snarky face.
No, it's just mind games.
I wouldn't let it get to ya.
Look, I'm just going to
go to toilet, all right.
I'll be back in a minute.
I reckon he
thinks he's special
just cause he's
worth a few quid.
Monty?
He doesn't care about money.
He gives most of it to charity.
It's all fun and games to him.
He's involving you
Spencer, that's all.
You don't think
I can win, do ya?
It doesn't matter
what I think,
it's what you think
that's important.
Excuse me.
Everything okay?
Yeah, it's fine, it's just
a bit of blood, that's all.
It's a bit more than usual
but that's to be expected.
Do you want to go
into the hospital?
No, what they gonna do?
Aye, come on, let's
go back out there.
Maybe it's time
you tell Spencer.
No, all right no.
We're getting on, I don't
want any drama, I'm happy.
Come on.
How was I supposed to know
it was all in
Chinese, wasn't it.
Right, should we
have another drink?
Yeah, I'll get one.
No, I think we
should turn in now.
He's got a final tomorrow.
See, you're right Spence,
you are an old fart.
Look, you go beddy
byes but I am going
to have a drink with my boy.
No, I said no.
Come on Qiang, you
can have one more.
No, I can't and
neither should you.
Terry, come on, we're leaving.
Terry!
Ter, Ter, what's up with ya?
Terry.
Dad, Dad, Dad,
get an ambulance!
Dad, what's wrong?
I'm all right.
What's wrong with him?
Shh, it's all
right, it's all right.
Did you know?
Six or seven months
ago he had a pain
in his left breast, chest.
He put it down to stress,
but then he found a
lump which he ignored,
but it got bigger so he
alerted the prison doctors
but by then it was too late.
It had spread to his lungs.
Why can't we do chemo?
It's aggressive.
Chemo could have
bought him some time
but all he wanted was
enough to help you.
Stop you fucking your life up.
Yeah, my life's
already fucked.
I don't think so.
He's the reason you're here,
not sitting on some wall stoned.
The rest is up to you.
The rest?
You can't expect me to play
Qiang, with him lying there.
I understand shit
happens, Spencer.
Life is a continuous
stream of events,
incidents and experiences.
But what matters is
how you deal with it.
You want to throw the towel in,
that's fine, but
know this, Terry,
he'd want you to
play the final, eh.
This is it, this is it innit?
- How is he?
- I'm so sorry.
Where's Spence?
He took off about an hour ago.
Five years and
not hello dad, how are ya?
It was your dream, you always
wanted to be a snooker player.
What do you
know about my dreams?
You don't know me.
Look, we all
make mistakes in life.
I've made more than most.
I do not
want to know you, Terry.
How many have you had?
None.
Hello baby.
You all right?
I still remember the
day he went to court.
He come round, he
was wearing a suit.
Said he was going for a
job interview, didn't he?
Asked him if it was a good job.
- He said...
- Not particularly boy.
I really hope I don't get it.
I remember.
He did get it
though, didn't he?
Six years.
Funny fucker wasn't he.
He certainly could be.
I wanted to know
him a bit longer, mum.
I know baby, I
know, it's okay.
I'm better.
Qiang, I ain't going to
pay that safety play,
it bores me.
Play how you want, just win.
Thank you, for
helping me with,
I know you didn't want to.
Whatever happens,
I'm glad I did.
All right.
- You all right, Shell?
- Yeah.
You ain't got to worry about
me you know, I'm all right.
I'm not worried, Spence.
Look, I'm gonna go
get a couple hours kip,
playing soon, innit so.
Pryde, you break first.
Settle down please,
ladies and gentlemen.
One.
45.
Scores 51.
Concede, concede.
Spencer Pryde concedes.
Leung leads one frame to nil.
Spencer!
Just give me a minute.
Spencer, we should
call this off,
you can't continue.
I can and I am.
Son, I'm sorry about
your dad, I truly am,
all bets are off, okay.
All bets are not off, Monty.
But you're
in no fit state.
What bets, Monty, what
are you talking about?
With the greatest respect son,
it ain't your decision to make.
Bet stands.
All right, but just to
make it perfectly clear,
if he loses, I
will take the car.
As long as you
pay up when he wins.
Come on.
You all right, Spencer?
Good lad, go on.
Yes!
You just cost me 15 grand.
But it was worth it.
Well done son, well done.
I suppose you want
the money in cash?
I wouldn't mind
Monty, I wouldn't mind.
Well played, Spencer.
Cheers, nice one.
A wise owl once told me
that I was unoriginal.
He said that there was
one of me on the corner
of every street, in every
city, all over the world.
He told me to our
lives are just a series
of incidents or events
and experiences.
But the important thing is
not the events themselves
but how we deal with them.
Some of us react
in a positive way.
It makes us stronger,
more determined.
Some, some let their experiences
get the better of them.
It consumes them, until
eventually it becomes them,
and ultimately it destroys them.
There've been numerous
events, incidents
and experiences
in my life so far.
Some I wish I could forget.
And some I hope
I've learned from.
You didn't let me down.
Appreciate it.
Well, you didn't give
me too much choice, Ray.
Alena you have
something else for me?
She said to just
give that to you.
It's the name she wanted.
Yeah.
Let's walk, walk with me.
Take this with
you, you earned it.
Thanks, Ray.
I don't need to
see here again.
Now, get the fuck outta here.
But there is one
event, one memory,
I hope will stay with me
for the rest of my life.
Do you want another one?
No I don't you jammy bastard.
What's that, three in a row?
I can't believe it Tel,
I honestly don't know how
you do it, you're crap.
Well, I'll let you
in on a little secret.
You're crapper than I am.
That's not even a word
Tel, get a dictionary, mate.
What do you mean,
it's not a word?
Get another drink will ya.
Can I have a go
now dad, please?
Yeah, come on, let's
have a go, let's do it.
Get a little stick over there.
So you got to put your
hand on the table.
Put your hand down like that,
spread the fingers out.
Bring the thumb in close.
That's it.
Well, you gonna hit that
ball and get that one in.
Go on, hit it.
Yes!
Yes, yes!
And rolling back
the years to reach the final
please give a warm
welcome to the one,
the only, Darling of
Dublin, crafty Ken Doherty.
Good luck, Spencer.
You're gonna need it.
His opponent today
has shocked and amazed us all
with his meteoric rise
onto the world stage,
playing some of the most
exciting snooker we've seen
at this year's
world championship.
Please welcome the young
man they're simply calling
the Pryde of London,
ladies and gentlemen,
it's Spencer Pryde.
in this life is born
with at least one talent a gift,
an ability to do a
particular something
better than anybody else.
Sadly, most of us will never
realize our true potential.
Either we're too poor,
we were born on the
wrong side of the tracks,
or maybe we're just unlucky.
But the truth is the only
thing holding us back
is ourselves.
Aye!
Aye oi, you man!
What?
Don't run, don't
run, don't run.
All right, on your toes.
I'm sorry, I'm sorry.
Where you
going now, pussy hole?
I'm sorry,
I'm sorry, I'm sorry.
Come out now boy!
Denis had
come to UK from Russia
just five years earlier.
And although his
murder was tragic,
he was just another in a long
line of stabbings that year.
Another wasted talent.
I'll never forget that
day as long as I live,
but for me life
went on as usual.
At least it did for a while
but someone was about
to change all that.
Sweet Ginge.
Alena, can I grab
a drink please?
Spencer.
All right, Ray.
How come your smell
like a hash bar?
I must have smoked
one on the way down,
probably still on the clothes.
If I ever catch you
smoking dope in here
I'm going to have to break
your fingers one by one.
No more snooker, capiche?
Yeah, all right, yeah.
End of your piano
playing as well.
What's the bet?
Yo big man, you want
some crack, some pills?
Excuse me.
I got them quality pills bruv.
Uh, no thanks, I'm good.
Hello, can I help you?
Hi, I'm a friend of Terry.
Who?
You want a wrap of charlie?
- Charlie?
- No, no, no, no.
Hang on a sec.
Fuck off!
A week, right?
Yeah, sweet as man.
Good lad.
You don't get
many strangers in Ray's
and I must confess the first
time I laid eyes on Qiang
I figured he was Old Bill.
Who installed
the water feature?
Same bloke that
nickname lead probably.
So someone stole
the lead, huh?
Yeah, property mate.
Name's Vince Qiang.
Is it?
Fancy a game?
I'm trying to play
a game now mate.
What's the point
in having talent
if you keep it to yourself?
Who said I've got talent?
Oh, everyone has at least one
but I wasn't talking about you.
I was talking about me.
No, you weren't.
So what'd you say?
By the way you wrote your cue
I'd say pool's probably
more your thing, innit?
You're actually right
but I think I can adapt.
It's just a matter
of colors, right?
How do you like pink?
Can you match it?
Have to pot a ball every
time you take a shot.
It's not pot a
ball, it's snooker.
You just lost 50 kid.
Ain't over yet, mate.
Oh, it's over all right.
Unlucky, Spencer.
Oh hey, how'd
you know my name?
Okay, you got me there.
I was sent for you.
Here Chloe, I'll
get that, hang on.
All right girls, let me get it.
What have you got
in here, boulders?
No, it's just
my mom's shopping.
Ah, where is your
mum, in bed again?
Yeah, she said she was tired.
Did she, I bed she did.
- Tired as a newt?
- What's a newt?
Don't talk, Sophie.
Here, let me put
this in there for you.
- Thanks Spencer.
- Ah, you're welcome.
Have a nice evening girls.
Another letter
came for you today.
Oh yeah?
This came and all.
Visiting orders.
What does he want a visit for
he's out in two weeks?
Want me to read the letter?
He's got a job.
What is it, bank job?
No soppy, a proper job.
Might have some work for you.
I don't want his work, mum.
Well, I'm sorry, but I don't
earn enough for both of us.
Not the way you go
through that fridge.
So if you want to carry on
sleeping under this roof
you need to get a job.
What's happening?
Have you got a
light by any chance?
Light?
Spence!
You're too young
to smoke, Lloyd.
What's happening boys?
Did you get it?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, of course.
I'm good, let's go inside
and carve it up, yeah.
Amazing!
Have you found him yet or what?
No hang on, I'm just
trying a different spelling.
That's working, innit?
Eh, no wonder you lost,
look, check this geezer out.
Is that the fellow who
mugged you off, Spence?
What do you mean,
mugged me off?
I lost, that's all.
Man's some big pool
champion as well, man.
Yeah, all right.
Hey, Spence, is that
who I think it is?
Go on.
Yeah, that's him all right.
Ugh, he's a big chappy.
Just play your game, man.
Spence, all right.
Who's Vincent Qiang?
What, that's it?
Five years and you know,
not hello dad how are you?
He's a pool champion.
Well, at least he was.
Nowadays he's like coaching
snooker, pool, anything.
Yeah, I know that,
I looked him up.
Did you?
I met him when I was
working the doors.
He was doing like
an exhibition thing.
What, so you sent him
down to Ray's to mug me off?
What are you talking about?
No, I asked him to
have a look at ya,
see if he'd you know,
consider coaching you.
What do you mean
he mugged you off?
He wasn't doing that Chinese
tourist act thing, was he?
No, I lost, that's all.
You lost?
You know, you were hitting
century breaks at the age of 13.
Yeah, I was was
stoned weren't I.
What, don't approve?
I'm not the one
stuck in here, am I?
Here, Gov.
Passport to the big time
world snooker Q school.
School?
It's a qualifying school.
You can be a pro player.
Who said I want to do that?
Well, it's your dream,
you've always wanted
to be a snooker player.
What do you know
about my dreams?
I hardly saw you
before you was in here.
You don't know me.
No, I don't, I don't know you.
I've made some mistakes, Spence.
I mean, I was a kid
myself when you were born.
You do understand that.
I don't know if your mom
told you but when I get out,
I've got a job.
I'm thinking you and I can
get to know each other.
Yeah, she told me.
Tell you what, you
answer me three questions
and I'll consider doing the job.
On my 7th birthday, I
was waiting at the estate
for someone to come pick me up.
Where was he?
What about my 8th birthday?
Or my 9th?
Yeah, all right, all right.
I wasn't there for
your special occasions
but I visited as much
as I could, all right.
I did take you to the pub
on your 10th birthday.
You remember that,
we played pool.
You remember?
And then we went back to
your mum's, we had some cake.
Whoop de fucking dos.
Do you know what?
I will do the work
'cause I don't want
to hear mum bitching
and moaning.
But let me tell you something,
I do not want to
know you, Terry.
All right, cool
yeah, nice one.
George just been on the
blower, he wants a Henry.
You won't be so flash when
you get chored, will ya?
How am I being flash?
Besides, you're the one out
thieving all day, aren't ya?
I get caught, I get
a slap on the wrist.
You're dealing class
A boy, and for what?
You could earn what Ginger
gives you flicking burgers.
Oh my dazes, are you
hearing this Wallis?
Clarky thinks we should
be flipping burgers, bruv.
Yeah, all right.
Such a vandal, Wallis.
Vandal, are you joking?
I just doubled the
price on the property,
on his shit hole.
That is quality mate, that is.
That's bollocks,
that's what it is.
Yeah all right,
behave.
Spencer, up,
you're already late!
Mum, what are you doing?
Spencer, get up!
Mum, what are you doing,
have you gone mad or something?
No, but I will do if
you don't get your arse
out of that bed.
Your dad's called, he's already
been waiting half an hour!
You getting out or what?
What we doing here?
We're working.
Well, at least you are,
I'm just a spectator.
Take it you're not
stoned this morning.
Q.
Hang on, what are you doing?
I'm meant to be mixing
cement and stacking bricks.
Yeah, it's plenty
of time for that.
But today I'm paying
you to play snooker.
How's a hundred
quid sounds to ya?
No, I ain't your
show pony, boss.
All right, if you win,
I'll give you a two'er.
Here you are, mate.
Terry, good to see
you out of prison-issue
joggers and sweat
top on my friend.
Not a good look.
Oh really, I thought
it quite suited me.
Hey listen, talking
about good looks
you still got those glasses?
I dug them out
specially for you.
Ah, Spencer!
You very good!
You ready to place snooker?
Brilliant,
brilliant, you know,
some nights he made a small
fortunate on that little act.
Really?
It's all set up.
Would you like
something to eat first?
I can get Shelly
to cook something.
No, you're all right,
let's get this over with.
Okay, let's do it.
27.
Sharp.
- Well played.
- Cheers.
You owe me 200 quid.
See you later.
So, what do you reckon?
He can certainly pot balls.
His long game is outstanding.
I'm sensing a but.
Shelly, can you give
us a moment please?
This tournament thing.
It's a big commitment.
Wouldn't you rather spend
quality time with him before...
Before what?
It's all right, you
can say it, mate.
I'm not scared of it.
It's your choice.
I think he deserves
to know the truth.
He'll hate you if you
keep this thing from him.
He hates me already.
I don't want to guilt trip him
into spending more time with me.
What I do want is to stop
him from fucking his life up.
I get that.
It's just, you don't have
to face this on your own.
Well, trust me mate, if I
could give you a little bit
of this then we can
fight it together.
That's not funny.
Eh?
Then what you smiling for then?
Come on, you gonna
help me out or what?
Yeah, hold up, that's me.
- All right, then.
- Sweet Ginge.
Now listen, don't
be hanging about here
with that all night, right?
'Cause it's got my
prints all over it.
So do what you gotta do, get
rid of the packaging, okay?
Yeah, of course, sweet.
It's good, Ginge.
Right, bolt.
What's that?
What do you mean?
You gotta mix it, you
gotta let it go round!
Cover that up!
- Spence, cover it up!
- All right, sir!
Youse the one who showed
me how to do it, anyway.
Shit!
- Mrs. Taylor?
- Yes?
Detective Inspector Bligh.
We have a warrant to
search these premises.
Morning, Wallis.
How are you today?
Oh dear, got yourself a floater.
Heard what happened
to your mate, Denis.
That must have been hard on you.
Hello, Spencer.
Had a nice day?
I have, I had a terrific day.
Had the old Bill turn
the house upside down.
Yeah well, I don't keep
nothing here, do I mum.
They're not going
to find anything.
Oh, oh, so that's
all right, isn't it?
I've had two men rifling
through my knicker drawer
and you think that's all right?
I don't need to
hear this shit.
Yes you do!
I am sick of this,
Spencer, I am sick of it!
And I wouldn't
bother going round
to your little mates either,
because he was carted off at
seven o'clock this morning.
Do you reckon he'll get bail?
What, with his record?
He's already got three
no-shows, doesn't he?
Your little reign
of drug barons
didn't last too long, did it?
Payback Ginger for the gear?
- No.
- Whoa.
Nice knowing you, Spence.
Why don't you go into
business with your old man?
Your mom must have a pair of
old stockings you can borrow.
- Get on this whip.
- Cool.
Spencer, can we talk?
I ain't got nothing
to you say to you, bruv.
Come on, get in.
I've got a business
proposition to put to you.
Spence, what you doing?
- I'll catch you lot at Ray's.
- What?
I'll chat to you later.
That's a lovely motor.
Let me guess, it's about
that Q school thing, is it?
No, unfortunately we
missed the entry deadline
for the Q school.
There's another tournament
that I'd like you
to consider being
held in my hometown.
- Where's that?
- Beijing.
Beijing, nah, I
can't go to Beijing.
Sure you can.
I'll sort out the
entry forms, flights,
accommodation
expenses, everything.
All you've got to do
is say yes and show up.
You expect me to
play in this tournament
just 'cause he
wants me to, yeah?
No, you're supposed to play
because it's a pathway
to a better life.
What do you know
about my life?
Oh, that's a tough one.
Let me see you spend most
of your time hanging out
with your buddies
at the snooker hall
or when you're not doing
that you're most likely
sitting on a wall somewhere
drinking, smoking dope,
probably dabble in
petty crime or drugs,
would be my guess.
Oh, then there's the knife,
gotta have a knife, right?
How am I doing?
I could drive to any major
city, London, Liverpool,
Manchester, you name it
and I see you standing
on every shitty back
street corner I pass.
You're not original,
you're a fucking drone
and one day you'll
look back on your life
and realize that you
did nothing with it.
Don't do that.
What, like him you mean?
What I can't tolerate
in people is stupidity.
If you really don't want
to do this, that's fine.
But if you refuse to do
this, cause you're angry
at your father then
you're an idiot.
Okay, get out.
I ain't an idiot, you know.
Prove it.
Don't be like your old man.
Do something with your life.
What
do I get if I win?
You get to play
on the pro tour.
All right, what
have I got to do?
Be at my place
tomorrow, 9 a.m..
Spencer.
I'm not asking you
to change who you are
but you may want to change
the way you see things.
It's about perspective.
You ain't going to
win no tournament.
I've won them before.
Yeah, in this piss hole
against shit players.
You ain't that good.
How'd you expect
to pay for it anyway?
You know, hotels,
flights to China?
He's paying for it, innit,
if he thinks I'm that good.
Yeah, a good sort.
I mean, it's sort
a bit cozy innit.
Just the two of you fancy hotel,
that four poster bed.
Ain't two of us going though,
I'm taking your mum as
entertainment, aint' I?
Oh, that's deep, bruv.
You want to stop with the
mum thing, I'm telling ya.
You want to stop
mugging me off.
You're mugging yourself off.
Keep talking shit.
I'm so good.
I'm gonna be a snooker champion.
What's your problem, Clark?
You're my problem.
Your mum this, your
mum that, bollocks!
He don't like it, does he?
It was you that's been
giving it all day.
Talk about my mum's stockings.
Stockings!
What's he talking about?
Hey, you two, fuck's sake!
You know what Clark,
if you want to go
let's just fucking go, eh?
- Come on!
- Aye!
Stop it!
You want to fight, go outside!
You know what?
You can fuck off Clark,
'cause you're just a wanker.
Spence.
Yeah, it weren't me who watched
Denis get shanked, was it?
How dare you talk
about my brother!
I'm...
I'm sorry.
We've got to stop
meeting like this.
You all right, Lloyd?
Yeah Spence, I'm
good, I'm good.
Out a bit late, aren't ya?
I was just on my way back
from my gran's, actually yeah.
I swear those things are
supposed to unscrew, you know.
Yeah, I have heard that.
Must have lost the
instructions, eh.
No, you're all right bruv.
Police got your mate, innit?
Yeah man, they certainly did.
They came looking
down mine the other day.
Was they looking
for your brother?
He had a gun, you know.
All right, Spence.
Sweet, Mike.
All right, I better
go, I'll catch you later.
Later, Lloyd.
Who's your mate?
Who, that?
That's dangerous Lloyd, bruv.
He backs me as well, you know,
you ought to be more careful.
Give us a bang on that.
Lil pussy.
All right, where we going?
Yeah, sweet man.
You owe me a
new cue, you know.
You're late.
Sorry, yeah, trains.
Forgot your cue?
Do you know what, it broke.
Go home, Spencer,
sleep it off.
Come back tomorrow and
we'll go through the rules.
Listen, about what Clark
said the other night.
Don't worry about it.
He was right though.
I just sort of stood there
and watched it happen.
You were frightened,
I don't blame you.
If you want to do
something, give me the name.
I don't even got a name.
Never seen him before or since.
If I had a name, trust
me he'd get done, innit.
And then what?
Go to prison all your life?
Leave it to professionals.
Do you know what
kind of a man is Ray?
Yeah, I heard stories
about him growing up.
Used to run most of south
London when I was a kid.
And he's like a father to me.
So you give the name to Ray
and the rest is history.
A name.
That's all.
No smoking pot.
In fact, no drugs, period.
No drinking the
night before a match.
You need a clear head.
Snooker is a gentleman's
game, so no swearing.
You will be respectful,
win or lose.
You will shake the hand
of your opponent before
and after the match.
Anything you want to say?
I didn't know I
was allowed to talk.
Talking is good.
I've arranged a match for
you a week on Saturday.
Against who?
Dao Leung, or Daggers.
According to my sources,
he is the next big thing.
I told them you are
the next big thing.
Don't let me down.
Don't worry, I won't.
Good, let's get to work.
Oh, I needed that.
Do you want another tea?
Get another tea please, love?
Eat now and then we'll get
back to work, all right.
All right, Spencer.
What's happening wee man?
Nothing much, been out trying
to get your dough, innit.
Old Bill took all the
cash and all the gear
when they got Wal, so.
Aye, I heard about that.
And I'm willing to
give you some more time
but don't avoid me.
I'm telling you don't avoid me.
Nah.
'Cause it's five
fucking grand Spencer.
And I think you know
I'm the type of man
that's not gonna
just wipe his mouth.
How much do you got
on you just now?
I can give you
like a oner innit.
Spencer, I'll put a tan
right down the side
of your fucking jaw
if I think that you're
taking the piss.
And right now I think you are.
Give me all of it.
- It's a week's wages.
- I don't give a fuck!
You owe me.
Nah, I'm going to introduce you
to my new partner, Weasel.
He's going to be making
collections for me from now on.
Hmm, I do believe
we've already met.
You do recognize me, don't ya?
What, you don't remember me nah?
How about now?
Yeah, it's all coming back
to you now, innit boy?
Pop, pop, shank, shank.
Remember me now, didn't ya?
just so you understand
all right, this,
this is just interest.
You still owe five grand.
The longer you take to get
the more you pay, comprende?
- Ginge, I can't...
- Shut the fuck up man!
I've already told you it's
me you're dealing with now.
Give me that.
Weasel will come
back next week.
That's unless you give
it to me before then.
Don't be getting no
funny ideas, all right.
Best to leave things in the past
or you might not have a future.
You get what I'm saying?
Take me about five minutes
to find out where you live.
You get me?
You know the score, wee man.
This is how it works so
go on and get tae fuck.
Come on.
Pussy hole.
You're playing well, Jack.
We're done but look at
your safety next time.
Okay.
Sorry Qiang, I didn't
realize you were with someone.
It's fine, we're done.
Spencer, this is Jack.
Yeah, I know
who you are, Jack.
Hi Spencer.
I'm coaching
Spencer for Beijing.
Good luck out there, mate.
Cheers, bruv.
- See you soon.
- See you later.
Listen, look Qiang,
I've come here,
but I can't play today, mate.
It's pointless, my
head's not in it.
You want to talk about it?
Let's go and have a coffee.
Shelly, two coffees, please.
I understand.
Thanks.
Well, given everything
you've just told me,
I'm not surprised
you're feeling anxious.
Does your dad know any of this?
He wouldn't be interested.
Give him a chance,
he's a good man.
Yeah, that judge
didn't think so, did he?
Well, I've known
your dad since 1993
at an exhibition I played.
He worked the doors.
He knew some bad people,
but as far as I'm aware
he drove the car and
got caught first time.
Yeah, well he was shit at
being a dad and a villain then.
He's trying
Spencer, he's trying.
You all right?
You've hardly said
a word all night.
I'm just tired.
Oh, I've nearly forgotten,
a mate of your
knocked here today.
What was his name?
Weasel?
Weasel?
Weasel knocked here?
What did he want?
Just asked if you were in
and said to tell you
that he'd call by.
Why, who was he?
I never heard you
mention his name before.
He's no one.
It's all good.
Nice shot.
Did you just take
a picture of my bum?
Nah, I'm joking,
course I didn't, look.
Vincent had to go somewhere.
So he asked if I could play a
few frames till he gets back.
Oh yeah?
Do you know how?
Set em up and
then we'll find out.
Want to make this a
bit more interesting?
Hm, no I don't
gamble with my money.
What about a fun bit
then, like a forfeit.
If I win, you got to
spend the night with me.
Well, I'll give you a headstart.
50 'cause you're a girl.
A lewd proposition
followed by a sexist comment.
What a gentlemen.
No, I meant like dinner
or drinks or something.
I know exactly what you meant.
You're on.
You can break.
All right, I'll make
this one easier for you.
Am I doing it right?
Yeah, looks all right to me.
I've underestimated
you, ain't I?
What, with a 50 head start?
I think the writing's
on the wall.
What do you mean?
What, you done all this?
What have I let myself in for?
What have you let
yourself in for?
Yeah, what have I
let myself in for?
Well, if I win,
you have to spend
the night with me
and I don't mean
drinks and dinner.
I ain't wearing that.
Yes you are, you lost.
Now put them on.
That seriously all you got?
Woohoo!
Strike!
Calm down, what you doing?
I'm having fun,
what are you doing?
You need to stop taking
yourself so seriously.
I had a really
good time tonight.
- Really?
- Yeah.
Vincent Qiang, my old
friend, how are you?
Monty, Spencer Pryde.
How you doing son,
pleased to meet ya.
All right, so this
is the boy, is it?
Is he a good, can he play?
He's a natural.
A bit rough around
the edges, maybe,
but like a diamond
just needs polishing.
Yeah, and you're just
the man to do it and all.
Qiang, the diamond merchant.
I like it, I like it.
Oh, this is Dao Leung.
Where'd you find him?
Well, I found him in Chinatown
hustling the tables
for a few quid.
Got him a coach, put
him into some locals.
He wiped the floor with
some very good opponents.
Didn't you, son?
Dao Leung.
All right, all right,
English, English.
I don't want you poaching
my players, you old pirate.
Relax, we're just
talking about Beijing.
Yeah, actually we're going
too, so we'll see you there.
Oh, I wanted a word
with you about that.
All right, Spencer?
Yeah, you all right, uh...
Daggers, call me Daggers.
- Call.
- Heads.
All right fellas,
it's best of nine.
Daggers, you break first.
All right fellas, I
want a good clean fight.
No holding, no kissing,
and definitely no
stroking each other's cue.
Come on Flick, get on with it!
Monty, you're barred.
What do you say, hey Vincent?
Let's keep it friendly.
500 sounds good.
Take your time.
Save the impossible shots
for the practice table.
I never knew you
to play it safe.
Let the boy miss if he wants to.
He's missed enough already.
Sorry, bad joke.
One nil to Daggers.
Well done my son, well played.
Four more.
Four more frames of
pain for you, Vincent.
Is he playing left-handed?
He's taking the piss, ain't he?
Don't concern yourself
with what he's doing.
Do what you've got to do.
Score stands at
Daggers three, Pryde two.
There will now be
a brief interval
as the ref is busting
his balls for a piss
and needs a cigarette.
Got a light on you, fella?
Sweet, cheers, mate.
It's all right, bruv.
Daggers wins the
frame and the match,
five frames to two.
Yes, well done Daggers!
Good match, Spencer.
Hope to see you in Beijing.
Yeah, whatever, mate.
Oh, looks like
you got yourself
a bit of a bad loser
there, eh Vincent?
I think he's just a
bit annoyed at himself.
I don't know what
happened to him.
Different player
after the break.
I'm not surprised.
I'm amazed he could stand up.
What are you talking about?
Caught him out front
smoking a big reefer.
Not sure if it's
that nutty skunk,
but it didn't half smell strong.
Ah, what a shame, aye?
Decent player and all.
Come on, I'll buy you a drink.
Why the hell
would you do that?
I was trying to
calm my nerves.
I thought I was having a
panic attack, all right.
Bullshit.
Do I look like a
fucking idiot to you?
You know what I think?
You're so scared of
failing that you fuck up
on purpose so you
have an excuse.
Sorry.
Sorry?
I'm sorry, Spencer
because there is no way
I'm investing my time
and money in you.
You're a bad risk.
Unless you can finance this
thing yourself, forget it.
What you gonna do then?
What can I do?
I can't come up with
the money by Friday.
He knows that an all,
couldn't wait to drop me.
Fuck him, anyway, larging it
up in his shitty little club,
treating me like
some sort of joey.
You need to start taking
responsibility for your actions.
Fuck that's supposed to mean?
Wasn't him that smoked drugs
in the middle of a game, was it?
Oh, might have known
you've taken his side.
His side?
Do you know what, I'm done.
I can't sit here and listen
to you blame everyone
but yourself for
your fucked up life.
It's frustrating,
you're frustrating.
Well, fuck off then.
I don't need you anyway.
Driving about in your
flashy little motor,
silver spoon hanging out
the side of your mouth.
You think you're better than me?
Oh really?
I've worked hard for every
fucking penny I've got.
Maybe you should try it
instead of running around
with your muggy little mates.
And I don't think
I'm better than you.
I think you're better than you.
Raise.
Here's your drink, Ray.
Down to you,
Ginger me old son.
Fuck it, fold.
Yeah, I'm out.
Check.
John, you can't.
I just raised it.
You raised it?
I didn't hear you raise it.
Did he raise?
No need to ask him, he folded.
Just you know, don't be afraid.
Just play.
I'm thinking.
You're thinking.
If you're thinking
you're fucking yourself.
I'm considering my options.
Folded.
Good man.
Look at all that
dough, Spence.
Do you right now, wouldn't it?
Shut up, Mike, I
ain't in the mood.
I mean, I ain't
being funny but
what are you gonna
do with your life?
For the past few
weeks you've become
an unemployed drug dealer,
become a washed
up snooker player,
oh and now your
bird's dumped ya.
I ain't a washed
up anything, Clark.
I'm still playing
in that tournament.
With what, you
ain't got no money.
I've got money, bruv.
Yeah, if you got money,
you should pay Ginger.
Shut up you idiot.
If you do business with
someone, you should pay up.
You just said you got money,
so what's the problem?
Pay up, Spence.
Ginge.
Ginger.
You little fucking prick.
You and your little muggy mates
are taking the piss outta me?
We wasn't taking the...
You think it's a fucking joke?
Give me your fucking hand!
Give me your hand.
I am gonna smash your
fucking hands to bits.
Gentlemen, I
hate to bother you,
but we're playing a card game.
What are you playing,
Tom and fucking Jerry?
Sorry, what's your point?
I got a winning
hand, that's my point.
Now here's what needs to happen?
You go back in there,
sit down, take your cards
and apologize for
being a dickhead.
Then you'll throw
your hand on the table
you raise your voice
when you say, "I fold".
Fold?
Why would I fold?
That's how I win.
You're doing me a favor, right?
I want a grand
from you next week,
or I'll break both your
arms, you wee fanny.
You know, Alena doesn't
always get it right
but she thinks
you're a good kid.
Clean up your bloody
mess before you leave.
You could move in here.
There's a spare room.
No, I don't think he
would like that much.
I'm happy where I
am, Kath, I's fine.
You know what?
I was thinking, if you do you
want to do something for me
you could always,
erm...
Do one for the road.
- Really?
- Yeah.
Well, we'll have to see
what we can do about that.
- Your dad's here.
- Don't want to speak to him.
He only came around
to give you this.
It's for your trip to
China and the tournament.
Terry.
Thank you.
For the money I know I
don't deserve it, so...
Oh don't say that.
Look, we all make
mistakes in life.
I've made more than most.
So just consider it as an
early birthday present,
or you know, a late one for
the ones I missed, all right.
I'll let you down, I
will, I'll let you down.
Well then we'll
be quits, won't we.
Look, I'll call Qiang in
the morning, all right,
I'll tell him that
you got the money.
Don't think he'll want
anything to do with me, Dad.
Don't worry about
it, I'll speak to him.
Listen, why don't you
give that stuff a miss,
you know, the waccy baccy.
It's not good for
your game, is it?
It's not good for you.
Where your van?
I sold it.
You know, maybe when you're a
rich and famous snooker player
maybe you can buy me a new one.
Maybe.
Hey, well I worked
for a Rolls Royce.
Don't push it.
I'll see ya.
See ya, mate.
That's a lovely phone, that.
Let me use it, my
battery's gone.
No, it's mine.
I didn't ask
whose phone it was.
Give me the phone
you little prick.
Pussy.
So what does
your brief reckon?
A year, 18 months maybe.
Oh, we messed up
big time, didn't we?
Should've flipped
them burgers, bruv.
Seriously though, when I get out
I'm going to start using this.
Yeah, that won't get
you very far, will it?
Fuck off.
That's it.
Listen, thanks for
coming though, yeah.
Of course, cheers.
Contact, Taylor.
Yeah, all right Yatey,
you can calm down.
Yeah, yeah, less
of the lip, son.
Surprise!
Oh happy birthday
baby, look who's here.
Sorry, I didn't know
it was your birthday.
I just came to give you this.
You left it in my car.
Cool.
This one's from Nanny.
All right.
Ah, that's nice
innit, bless her,
she ain't got much money.
Yeah, I'll phone her later.
That's from me.
Oh, thanks mum.
You're welcome, baby.
I'm sorry about the other day.
I was out of order.
No, you was right.
Qiang was right.
I'm scared of failing.
He's very insightful.
My foster mom used to
call him the wise old owl.
Foster mom, I
thought you was...
Yeah, I know silver spoon.
In and out of care
most of my life.
If you're lucky,
you might get to see
my cigarette burns one day.
If you ever want to talk,
do you know what I mean.
I don't need a shrink, Spence.
You might, though.
Yeah, maybe.
There's nothing wrong
with failing Spencer.
As long as you don't
give up without a fight.
Yeah, well it's out
of my hands now, innit.
I owe a bloke a lot of money
and if I don't give
him a grand by day,
he'll probably
break my arms, so.
Happy birthday, Spencer boy!
Look, I've got you, well
I've got you a present.
Thanks.
It's a good one.
Yeah, I know, I can
feel it, it's good.
O'Sullivan uses uses
the same one, apparently.
Did you fill out
your entry form?
Yeah, it's just
there on the side.
Yeah.
Yeah, 'cause I'm going
over to Qiang's now.
I was thinking if you want,
I can drop it over to him.
You still got the money?
Yeah.
Yeah, it's there in the bag.
Good boy.
Okay, so Dagger's
sponsor, Monty is it?
He reckons he's gonna
walk the tournament
and I'm thinking well,
you're going to give him
a run for his money.
Well look, cheer up.
This is your passport's a
big time, isn't it, remember.
Yeah, I must have forgot, eh.
Well look, I've got to
go, I'll see you later,
but happy birthday, yeah.
I'll show you out.
Thanks again Ter for the cue.
It's appreciated.
Doubt, he'd still be
using a two piece, eh.
Sure this is a good idea?
It's like you said,
I've got to take responsibility
for my actions now.
Mind you, I'd keep
the engine running.
If he says no, I'll
probably be out of there
quicker than Usain Bolt.
You got my fucking money?
Man asked you a
fucking question!
I need more time.
Spencer, you've had
enough fucking time.
Take it easy.
All due respect Ray, this
is none of your business.
Don't you use that
tone of voice on me.
All right, I hear you
and and I apologize.
It's a big man's club.
Outside.
Nah, I just need 10 more days.
Too late, outside now!
Oi!
Let him go.
Listen, this ain't got
nothing to do with you old man,
all right, just play
your game innit.
Would you like me to
put manners on the prick?
Why don't we play another
game, like a Russian roulette.
Listen, I'm sorry all
right, it won't happen again.
You're still alive
lucky man, piss off.
You, come here.
I remember when you
walk in here at first.
You were a snotty little kid.
You loved snooker.
You had talent and
then I watched you grow
and you didn't do
anything about it.
It's a shame.
How much does he owe you?
Five, five grand Ray.
I'll take care of it.
What?
You'll have your
money tomorrow.
And you owe me
five grand plus 10%
and I'll give you
11 days to pay me back.
Now, get the fuck out of here.
What the fuck
have I just done?
I think they
call it jumping out
the frying pan into the fire.
Sorry, bad joke.
Come on, let's go.
Leaps and bounds,
I'm telling you.
Nice, nice.
Hello Spencer,
how are you doing?
You don't look so well.
Actually, I feel like shit
but thanks for your concern.
Recognize him, do ya?
He's helping Dao
refine his game.
So what can I do for ya?
Yeah, well I hear you
feel pretty confident
about the tournament.
Well, you heard wrong.
I'm supremely confident.
How's he doing coach?
Yeah, he's doing well.
Thing is, I'm feeling
pretty confident too.
Good, I'm glad to hear it.
Yeah, in fact when we played
I was having an off day.
Yeah, skunk would
do that to you.
What's that, pal?
I broke my hand a while back.
The plaster came off
the day before we played
and I still beat
you left-handed.
So don't come in here
with your fucking excuses.
How bout we take my excuses
outside, how bout that?
Concentrate!
Get to the point
Spencer, what do you want?
I want a wager.
Me versus him.
I don't mean to
insult you, Spencer,
but I'll give you
odds three to one
against you beating Dao
any day of the week.
You are a waster.
Go on then, put your
money where your mouth is.
I know you, Shelly right?
You won the under
21's a few years ago.
Yeah, I think a beat one
of your girls in the final.
Well, let me give
you a bit of advice.
You got more chance
of beating him
than this dope head, here.
What's wrong, are you scared?
This game, I assume we're
talking about the tournament.
All right then, how much?
Five grand.
Five grant, got
five grand, have you?
Yeah, I've got it
but I won't need it.
Well, I'll need to see it.
You see, if I'm going to give
you odds of three to one,
I'm going to need a
little bit of insurance.
I'll tell you what,
you show me the
money and you're on.
I didn't think so.
It's parked outside.
Is that your motor,
is it sweetheart?
Yeah, it's mine.
It's worth more than five grand.
Dao, how do you
fancy a new motor?
What color is it?
Red.
That's my lucky color.
All right then, you're on.
And may the best man win.
That's it then.
That's it then.
No one's ever done anything
like that for me before.
You won't regret it.
This car is my pride and joy.
I regretted it the
moment I said it.
Thanks, yeah.
Go on.
Have you got everything?
Yeah.
Bye, mum.
Come here then,
give us a cuddle.
Good luck.
All right mum, you're
breaking my ribs.
Give us a call when
you get there, all right.
Don't get in any
trouble, Spence.
Mum, I'm going to a
snooker hall in China.
I'll be fine.
I love you, yeah.
See you in a couple of days.
You all right Lloyd?
What's happening mate?
Spencer, we've go
to go mate, come on.
Give me that.
Amazing, innit.
Yeah.
Do you want go out somewhere,
have a little wonder around?
Yeah.
Cheers.
Cheers.
Here's to winning, eh.
Just four matches stand
between you and the pro tour.
They've made
Daggers the favorite
so you could meet in the final.
No problems, eh?
No problem for me.
Spencer Pryde.
Okay, we're up, eh.
Remember, take your
time, play it safe, okay.
Hi, that last
guy was well good.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Go on, son.
You okay?
And the winner is Dao Leung.
Well done mate, well done.
The final, eh.
Oh yeah.
It's amazing, innit.
You'll be a while, then.
We'll probably go out
and grab a bite to eat.
Yeah, see you then.
Yeah, yeah, you
too, bye love, bye.
- Good?
- Yeah, I'm good.
Just landed.
Ah, nice one.
Anyone fancy going out?
Yeah, we could do,
I mean, the food here
looks pretty decent.
Fancy going back
to that what was it?
Houhai Bar street,
I like it there.
Have a wander about.
Look, if you wanna, but
let's not go too far, eh.
Actually, you know
if it's all right
with you two I'd rather stay.
The food here is excellent.
I'm just zonked.
Oh, I see.
We've been stuck with
the old fart Ter.
Guilty.
The lobster is excellent.
You did well today.
How'd you feel about
tomorrow, confident?
Yeah, I feel good.
I'd feel better if you can dish
out red cards in this game.
Love to send that Monty off.
Did you see him?
All the sarcastic clapping,
the little snarky face.
No, it's just mind games.
I wouldn't let it get to ya.
Look, I'm just going to
go to toilet, all right.
I'll be back in a minute.
I reckon he
thinks he's special
just cause he's
worth a few quid.
Monty?
He doesn't care about money.
He gives most of it to charity.
It's all fun and games to him.
He's involving you
Spencer, that's all.
You don't think
I can win, do ya?
It doesn't matter
what I think,
it's what you think
that's important.
Excuse me.
Everything okay?
Yeah, it's fine, it's just
a bit of blood, that's all.
It's a bit more than usual
but that's to be expected.
Do you want to go
into the hospital?
No, what they gonna do?
Aye, come on, let's
go back out there.
Maybe it's time
you tell Spencer.
No, all right no.
We're getting on, I don't
want any drama, I'm happy.
Come on.
How was I supposed to know
it was all in
Chinese, wasn't it.
Right, should we
have another drink?
Yeah, I'll get one.
No, I think we
should turn in now.
He's got a final tomorrow.
See, you're right Spence,
you are an old fart.
Look, you go beddy
byes but I am going
to have a drink with my boy.
No, I said no.
Come on Qiang, you
can have one more.
No, I can't and
neither should you.
Terry, come on, we're leaving.
Terry!
Ter, Ter, what's up with ya?
Terry.
Dad, Dad, Dad,
get an ambulance!
Dad, what's wrong?
I'm all right.
What's wrong with him?
Shh, it's all
right, it's all right.
Did you know?
Six or seven months
ago he had a pain
in his left breast, chest.
He put it down to stress,
but then he found a
lump which he ignored,
but it got bigger so he
alerted the prison doctors
but by then it was too late.
It had spread to his lungs.
Why can't we do chemo?
It's aggressive.
Chemo could have
bought him some time
but all he wanted was
enough to help you.
Stop you fucking your life up.
Yeah, my life's
already fucked.
I don't think so.
He's the reason you're here,
not sitting on some wall stoned.
The rest is up to you.
The rest?
You can't expect me to play
Qiang, with him lying there.
I understand shit
happens, Spencer.
Life is a continuous
stream of events,
incidents and experiences.
But what matters is
how you deal with it.
You want to throw the towel in,
that's fine, but
know this, Terry,
he'd want you to
play the final, eh.
This is it, this is it innit?
- How is he?
- I'm so sorry.
Where's Spence?
He took off about an hour ago.
Five years and
not hello dad, how are ya?
It was your dream, you always
wanted to be a snooker player.
What do you
know about my dreams?
You don't know me.
Look, we all
make mistakes in life.
I've made more than most.
I do not
want to know you, Terry.
How many have you had?
None.
Hello baby.
You all right?
I still remember the
day he went to court.
He come round, he
was wearing a suit.
Said he was going for a
job interview, didn't he?
Asked him if it was a good job.
- He said...
- Not particularly boy.
I really hope I don't get it.
I remember.
He did get it
though, didn't he?
Six years.
Funny fucker wasn't he.
He certainly could be.
I wanted to know
him a bit longer, mum.
I know baby, I
know, it's okay.
I'm better.
Qiang, I ain't going to
pay that safety play,
it bores me.
Play how you want, just win.
Thank you, for
helping me with,
I know you didn't want to.
Whatever happens,
I'm glad I did.
All right.
- You all right, Shell?
- Yeah.
You ain't got to worry about
me you know, I'm all right.
I'm not worried, Spence.
Look, I'm gonna go
get a couple hours kip,
playing soon, innit so.
Pryde, you break first.
Settle down please,
ladies and gentlemen.
One.
45.
Scores 51.
Concede, concede.
Spencer Pryde concedes.
Leung leads one frame to nil.
Spencer!
Just give me a minute.
Spencer, we should
call this off,
you can't continue.
I can and I am.
Son, I'm sorry about
your dad, I truly am,
all bets are off, okay.
All bets are not off, Monty.
But you're
in no fit state.
What bets, Monty, what
are you talking about?
With the greatest respect son,
it ain't your decision to make.
Bet stands.
All right, but just to
make it perfectly clear,
if he loses, I
will take the car.
As long as you
pay up when he wins.
Come on.
You all right, Spencer?
Good lad, go on.
Yes!
You just cost me 15 grand.
But it was worth it.
Well done son, well done.
I suppose you want
the money in cash?
I wouldn't mind
Monty, I wouldn't mind.
Well played, Spencer.
Cheers, nice one.
A wise owl once told me
that I was unoriginal.
He said that there was
one of me on the corner
of every street, in every
city, all over the world.
He told me to our
lives are just a series
of incidents or events
and experiences.
But the important thing is
not the events themselves
but how we deal with them.
Some of us react
in a positive way.
It makes us stronger,
more determined.
Some, some let their experiences
get the better of them.
It consumes them, until
eventually it becomes them,
and ultimately it destroys them.
There've been numerous
events, incidents
and experiences
in my life so far.
Some I wish I could forget.
And some I hope
I've learned from.
You didn't let me down.
Appreciate it.
Well, you didn't give
me too much choice, Ray.
Alena you have
something else for me?
She said to just
give that to you.
It's the name she wanted.
Yeah.
Let's walk, walk with me.
Take this with
you, you earned it.
Thanks, Ray.
I don't need to
see here again.
Now, get the fuck outta here.
But there is one
event, one memory,
I hope will stay with me
for the rest of my life.
Do you want another one?
No I don't you jammy bastard.
What's that, three in a row?
I can't believe it Tel,
I honestly don't know how
you do it, you're crap.
Well, I'll let you
in on a little secret.
You're crapper than I am.
That's not even a word
Tel, get a dictionary, mate.
What do you mean,
it's not a word?
Get another drink will ya.
Can I have a go
now dad, please?
Yeah, come on, let's
have a go, let's do it.
Get a little stick over there.
So you got to put your
hand on the table.
Put your hand down like that,
spread the fingers out.
Bring the thumb in close.
That's it.
Well, you gonna hit that
ball and get that one in.
Go on, hit it.
Yes!
Yes, yes!
And rolling back
the years to reach the final
please give a warm
welcome to the one,
the only, Darling of
Dublin, crafty Ken Doherty.
Good luck, Spencer.
You're gonna need it.
His opponent today
has shocked and amazed us all
with his meteoric rise
onto the world stage,
playing some of the most
exciting snooker we've seen
at this year's
world championship.
Please welcome the young
man they're simply calling
the Pryde of London,
ladies and gentlemen,
it's Spencer Pryde.