Breaking News (2004) - full transcript

Brother Yuen.
What's the situation?

It's ready

Get the car. OK

Here's today's paper

Will it be a wasted effort again?

Well, if only this were tomorrow's paper

we could find out what happens

Fly calling Centipede

A butterfly is picking up a car round the corner

3 more butterflies are coming down

They're on the move. Everyone stand by



Looks like we won't go empty-handed today

Hey boss, there're 2 cops

Damn it

Hold it. Let's play by ear.
Keep an eye on the butterflies

Get out of the car

You know what'ya doing?

What have I done?

Why are you backing into this space?

Sorry, I was in a hurry

You're not supposed to pull up here.
This is a one-way street

Sorry, I couldn't see the sign

How could you miss such a huge sign?

Sorry. I won't do it again

No. Show me your license



I just got my license

All the more reason to teach you a lesson

Please let me off this time

Pleading will get you nowhere

It's hard to make a living. The fine is so high

I'll be in trouble if I let everybody off

Where's your license?

I got it. I'm a good driver

I just missed the sign

I was just careless. I won't do it again

They're screwing up the operation

Centipede calling Bee. Get rid of the 2 bugs

Show me your ID card

Please give me a chance

Just cooperate, and show me your license

Hey, Biggie. What?

Are you trying to mess with me?

What's your problem, man?

You have an attitude problem. So?

I don't like it

What're you gonna do?

They could never see eye to eye

I had enough with you

Want to punch you up!

What's going on here?

I'll drive away immediately.
Please don't give me a ticket

OK. I'll let you off just this once

Thank you, sir

What's in that bag?

I say, what's in that bag?

Hoi

Cricket, get over here and help us

Get on the car

Let's go

Hey, man

Let me

Calling Control

Go get'em

Police. Move

There's a gunfight on Kong Ming Street

There are roughly 10 people on both sides

Both parties fired shots. They are all armed

We need back up

Hop on

Boss

Breaking news:

While following a traffic accident

our news team chanced
upon a police gunfight

The suspects escaped
in a hijacked ambulance

Our team filmed a policeman
with his hands up

begging for mercy
as a suspect pointed a gun to his head

This has caused a public uproar

Legislators challenged the police's ability
to protect citizens

I am flabbergasted

Is Hong Kong still a safe place?

What will befall us citizens
if the cops capitulate?

The Police Commissioner
and Security Chief should come forth

They have to answer
to the Legislative Council

Emergency meeting

The Legislative Council

is demanding an explanation

That's how serious it is

What's your take, Cho?

Hong Kong is basically still a safe city

Our crime rate is still low
compared to other cities

We have a PERFECT SYSTEM

Bullshit. Jim

According to our past experience

we can nail the target in a week

We have a 79.8 % success rate

There's no way they can get away

Koh

All frontline police shall join the hunt

We'll make a plead on television

for public support

Eric

We must act fast

Intel is crucial in this case

And the lady at the back?

Image matters most

We have to put on a show. An eye for an eye

This is the age of the media

The media got us, now we get back at them

You guys get what I mean?

Rebecca

Sorry Sir

Yes, we do need a good show

You're supporting me,
or just agreeing with me?

Don't you believe in yourself?

How's your dad?

You know what kind of person I am

It's either black or white. Simple as that

That's how we were trained too

But relationship is not all black & white

Rebecca!

Sorry, sir. I'll remember to knock next time

I came in to ask if Fong is getting better

After all, we're old-time colleagues

I will nail those bastards

Boss, OCB has taken over the case

We'll nail those bastards alright

Now we're really in deep shit

I'm starving. Where can I get a bite?

Sweet potatoes

I have a weak stomach

How much is it?

$20

Boss, your phone is ringing

Inspector Cheung is busy

Please hold

It's Madam Fong from OCB

Hello?

You didn't get the low-down
from the informer?

But my men sent everything to you

I'll check again and get back to you. Bye

Man

Make sure Cheung stays off the case

Send a memo to his superior

If he messes up our plans,
he'll take all the blame

Yes, Madam

That's it

Got it

Boss, we got something

Everyone, get in the car

Let's go

Boss, do we have to notify

Just be careful

Ma'am, we're cops on duty.
Please go back inside

So many strangers these days

The incense was just lit.
They haven't been gone for long

There must be another hideout somewhere.
Check up on nearby real estate agents

See if the suspects have moved in

Yes, Sir

Sorry, Sir

I have a weak stomach

Have any Chinese men
with a Mainland accent

rented two apartments in a row around here?

Let me check

No

Please contact us if you get any information

Sure. Thanks a lot

If I were those bastards,
I'd pick this place to hideout

Shall we snoop around here?

Didn't you hear what I said? I said '"if'"

Get the car

Boss, they're not sure where the suspects are

What makes you think they'll be sure?

Use your brain

I'll go back and make more inquiries

Thanks so much. Don't bother

Shun, how're things at your end?

Keep searching

You should take it easy

You only have 2 years before retirement,
unlike me

Well, you shouldn't see it this way

I've been waiting for a hot case
since I joined the force

Yuen, we did a good show but got no money

We can't keep hiding out like this

Tiger's dead. We can't let him die in vain

I have an idea

The police are looking for us

They won't expect us committing a heist

The most dangerous time is also the safest

Then when are we gonna do it?

Now

Tiger's death means
we gotta alter our plan a bit

Long, go get us a vehicle

No luck with the last 6 apartments.
9C's the last one

Boss, do we have to inform OCB?

Let some of our men sniff out the janitors

Madam Fong

It's Cheung

I know I'm off the case, but I got wind

the suspects might be in the vicinity

Oh, what a coincidence

Of course I won't take any action

Yes

OK

Sir

We must take action
whether they're inside or not

At least we'll do a good show for the media

Arresting the bandits is not our only objective

We also have to stage a good show
for 6 million citizens

It's your idea, Rebecca. Don't let us down

Yes, sir

Eric, give her your utmost support

Yes, Sir

Say it

Intel confirmed they're in the building

But CID is stepping on our toes again

Just deal with the situation

Yes, Sir

Those CID guys are onto something

I got leads

Boss

4 people have gone into 9C

Get ready

They're taking action

Fall in

Our mission is to redeem police reputation

and to demonstrate

Hong Kong police
can bring bad guys to justice

All citizens will see us in action on TV

We will regain their confidence

Every Brick IC officer will go into action

with a pinhole camera attached to them

FMCU

The camera will start operation the moment...

you go inside

Be careful, everyone

Any question?

No, sir

ETD 5 minutes

Yes, sir

Get down

Go

Police. Freeze

Get down

Get down

Get down

What's the situation?

Stay down

Suspect sighted.
Guard the entrance. Inform your boss

Yes, sir

Yuen, the cops are here

Meet us on the 8th floor

Got it

Split

OK

The criminals just crossed fire with CID

What the hell are you doing?

Madam, we just ran into the suspects

We'll form a cordon until you arrive

Cheung

Are you here yet?

I just got to the 8th floor

Is it you, Yuen?

Stay where you are

Let's split up

Xin will join you and Chung's following me

Stay in touch and look out for each other

Escape when you have the chance

We'll meet up once we're out of here

OK

Let's go

What's going on?

Did we leak our whereabouts?

Put away the gun. Let's run

Everyone alright? Answer me

Hoi, you're OK?

I'm fine

The bastards haven't cleared out yet

Cheung, It's Rebecca. Are you OK?

There was a 'minor' explosion on the 9th floor.
No officer was harmed

Stay away, police

Stay inside

Police found out the bandits' hide out

and surrounded the building

An explosion broke out on the 9th floor

The police has not yet issued any statement

We'll bring you the latest developments

Madam, Sir

All our forces are geared up for action

The monitors above will detect everything

Including wireless communication

Suspects may use walkie-talkies

Yes, madam

Tell PTU to prepare a cordon
and evacuate residents

Prepare cordon

Heard what I said? Want me to repeat it?

Yes, sir

I got it, sir

Yes, sir. Thank you, sir

What is it?

What is it? Tell me

It's nothing.
We're just taking you to a safe place

A large deployment of police

and PTU squadron has entered the building

Police cars and a fire engine are standing by

Madam

Sir, this is Grace, CI from PPRB

Superintendent Yeung from CSP

Morning, sir

What's the media turnout?

3 TV channels, 3 radio stations,
18 papers and magazines

5 newswires

Around 80 reporters in total

I've drafted some points for the press release

OK

You can have it in 10 minutes

What about image of our grand arrival?

The photos are ready

The coolest ones
are being digitally retouched

I also got a movie director to edit the footage

Then we'll add music and sound effects

It'll deliver the punch!

Good! Hurry up and give it to the media

Yes, madam

Tell the media...

I'll feed them news every half-hour

Yes, madam

From the footage released by the police

we can see forces setting out on their mission

A black-out

It must be the police

Let's take the stairs

Police, Danger, Evacuate immediately

Take your wallets and ID cards

I'll notify residents on the 10th floor

I'll notify residents on the 10th floor

PTU is onto it

Come down with your men

But I think the suspects, Now

Yes, madam

Check every residential unit.
Make an orderly evacuation

Yes, sir

Dad, the cops told us to stay inside

I've lived long enough to know cops are idiots

Hurry up. There's nobody out there

Why don't you listen to the police?

You're cops?

Cops don't point a gun at a civilian's head

The boy's smarter than his dad

My girl

Don't kill my daughter! She's Christian

What's that got to do with it?

I dunno. I'm just talking off my head

My girl. Sister

Next time, I won't punch the pillow

We wouldn't wind up
like this if it weren't for you

Hey, show your old man some respect

We don't want to hurt anyone

We just need to take refuge here for a while

How can I cooperate with you?

Turn on the TV, watch the breaking news

Don't move around

Chung, put away your gun

Police has begun to evacuate the residents

Let's check other news

You must evacuate the building

Bring your ID cards and follow me

How do you rate the police evacuation?

Excellent

They arrived within 15 minutes

and followed the right procedures

Were you scared?

Not at all. The police were by our side

Were they courteous?

The residents are evacuating orderly

They were mostly from the 1st and 2nd floors

Sources indicate

police are bugging the suspects

There're 4 of them, split into pairs

We'll bring you the latest news

Now back to the newsroom

Take it easy. There's no rush

Take them down

Didn't you hear the news?

Stay indoors and wait for police evacuation

What? I'm dumping the garbage

Boss, he has hearing problems

Seen anyone walk pass?

Haven't seen Annie for a while

Ask him where he lives and take him home

Boss, but we had an order from madam

Where do you live, sir?

Madam, the PTU Commander reports back

The gunshot came from the 9th floor

Shall we ask PTU to go up and take a look?

Cheung

Madam? We had a face off
with 2 suspects on the 9th floor

Didn't you hear me? Must I repeat myself?

Take residents down the middle stairway

Now. We're almost there

Let's talk after this

Call Cheung's boss. Let him get his ass fried

Now?

Sorry, sir

You asked if we need to tell PTU to go up?

No need

Yes, madam

Command post out to PTU. Stay put

Continue evacuating 7th floor residents

Two targets on nineth floor

Yuen, we clashed with the cops
on the 9th floor

Don't use our walkie-talkies. It's not safe

Remember this number.
Switch SIM cards from time to time

We're in 8E

Stay in touch and find an escape route

Sure

I think they turned off their walkie-talkies

So what

How about the mobile network?

But there're many networks

Each base station handles
multiple phone lines

And they are digital

What's your point?

Best we can do is to find out
which numbers are in use

To pin them down, we need their passwords

Bring me 2 coffees

Yes, madam

We want all numbers
coming out of this building

from the last time
they used theirwalkie-talkies

Tell Intel to stay on this

Yes, madam

But there're loads of calls

Of course. Just deploy more staff

Ever watched a telethon?
There're lots of hotlines

Yes, sir

Answer the call

Answer it

Hello?

What's taking you so long?

It's Aunt Jenny

I just saw your home on TV

Are the kids OK?

None of your bloody business

I've tried my best to cooperate

Good

Stand right there

Stay where you are

All freeze

Get down

Yuen, it's Long

Get inside

Move

Tell PTU to seal off the 8th floor completely

All tenants must stay in their apartments

Yes, sir

Check out all the residents on that floor

I want an exact head count

Yes, madam

Four targets on eighth floor

Another two upstairs

Yuen, we rescued the wrong guy

It's all their fault. They dragged us into this shit

Chung

Superintendent,
Assistant Commissioner is on the phone

Patch him through

CK, it's Eric here

The feedback is so far so good

The media is so keen to know
how things are in there

We need to show them some new stuff

Rebecca will arrange that

We got great footage of officers

combating suspects

You have my word for it.
THIS IS A GREAT SHOW

I'll be glued to the TV

Good-bye. Sir

They blew PTU to bits.
How can we broadcast this?

We've fixed it on the editing table

We'll only show officers firing at the suspects

and forcing them into an apartment

That's all

Will you say something to the press?

Not right now

Then I'll speak

Are you Chun?

If I hadn't come to the rescue, you'd be

Who are you guys?

Who cares?

We're on the same boat

If you want to call the shots

get out now

There're at least 1,000 cops closing in on us

Wang

What's your name?

I'm Yuen. He's Chung

We have 2 more pals outside

So what's your 'line of work'?

Getting paid to finish jobs for people

I'm Yip

Dad

We're on the same boat alright

This is the latest newsreel
released by the police

PTU officers are chasing the suspects

forcing them to retreat to an apartment

Police spokesperson has issued a statement:

We tracked down the suspects
and took action

Police casualty is minimal. We are in control

We have pinned down their exact hideout

We're confident
we can apprehend the criminals

We'll bring you the latest development

This is a psychological battle

Can you upload it onto the web?

Sure. My son is a computer wiz kid

I won't assist bad guys

I'll nail those bastards

Let's split up

Unit 8E belongs to a single-parent family

Mr Yip is a cab driver

with 2 kids

They should be in the apartment

Have you checked their phone number?

We called but no one is answering

They don't want to talk

Tell SDU to get ready

Yes, madam

Madam

Switch to the news channel. Yes, madam

The media received

these pictures on the web

They show PTU defeated by the bandits

This contradicts the police statement earlier

Presumably, it's the suspects' response
to the broadcast

The police have not issued
any statements yet

We'll keep you informed
on any new developments

Superintendent, it's for you

Find out which server they're using.
Hack into their system

Yes, madam

OK

People out there are calling us liars

Hello

The talk show host wants to speak

to the person in charge

I'll talk to him

Good morning, this is Grace

Cut the crap

The police has fed bogus news to the public

What's your explanation?

Let's not argue over a few blurry pictures

The PTU officers in the film
are being interviewed

The truth will be out soon

If you have other comments, please call me

I'm Grace from PPRB. Thank you

Contact the reporters we know

Yes, madam

Good

It's still buzzing out there.
I'll divert their attention

We've hacked into their computer

Someone's hacked in

Hello

I'm the Deputy Commander of this operation

I'd like a word with the person in charge

Miss Commander, I'm your man

I'm Deputy Commander Rebecca Fong

You must know the situation out there

We have the place surrounded

There's no use resisting

Come on out

Do you mind if I call you Rebecca?

Not at all

List your demands,
but first, let the hostages go

You look good on camera

Women officers are seldom this pretty

There must be swarms

of male colleagues after you

Thanks. What do you look like?

I'm ugly

But I have one up on you

I don't tell lies

Do pretty babes all tell lies?

We just speak from different channels

I don't mind that at all.
I like pretty girls. So long

Get me back in

They're offline

Jackie is HK police force's spokesperson

We're grateful he's here to voice his support

Hi everybody

I stopped shooting today

I can't believe you're still doing homework

Just in case I survive today

Damn it, Your textbooks give me a headache

Wang

Stop it, Wang

He's starving

Yip

You know how to cook?

Of course

Cook something for 7 people

No problem

Go back to your homework

Sit down

Got an electric shock

Little girl, how do you plug this in?

How come you unplugged the wire?

Can you cook?

Usually Big Sis and I do the cooking

Why don't YOU do it?

Allow me

Let me make a dish or two

I'm such a glutton

Most of the money I make
goes to food and booze

And you?

I thought of opening my own restaurant

Don't believe me?

I had the same thought

They must be deploying their forces

My mind is especially clear when I'm cooking

That's the best we could do

It's destiny that we can dine at the same table

Got any booze? Sure

I couldn't bring myself to open it before

But this is a special occasion

Dinner time, kids

"Uncle killer" and "uncle bandit" prepared it

You know?

Wait a minute

Let's upload this for the press

Nice food!

They too know how to put on a great show

Trying to show the hostages
are not mistreated

Communications technology
has its pros and cons

We'll break for lunch too

Get the best lunch box for everyone

Make sure the reporters get their share too

Yes, madam

I never broke for lunch
during police operations

We only eat when it's over

This is not just an operation

I want to show not only bandits

and hostages have to eat

Cops are human. They get hungry too

You get it?

Yes, madam

Madam, SDU standing by

Wait for the order

What's the situation?

Interviews with folks of officers
killed in action will be aired soon

We're still filming injured officers

Interview the officer who raised his hands

Yes, madam

Why bring him back?

We can make him a hero
by manipulating the media

Let's take a break

Come on, Chun and Wang

Let's drink to our chance meeting

Cheers

Who knows what will befall us? Let's drink

I don't drink with thieves

You're not afraid to die?

I'll thrash you

Grow up to be a cop and catch bad guys

I wanted to be a cop when I was young

Let's talk again if we survive today

After the bandits
uploaded footage of their lunch

Police has responded with similar action

Here we have the police's lunch box

Chicken, pork, duck's egg... what a feast!

It's allegedly the best staff meal
police ever provided

Even reporters got a share

My son wanted to be a cop since he's young

As a kid,
he even saluted policemen on the street

He's only 21, and now he's gone forever

We already bought our own apartment

We even ordered the wedding gown

But still, I'm so proud of him

I'm a police officer too

The robbers ran amok on the street
with an AK

I don't even know where I got shot

I just felt severe pain and passed out

When I woke up this morning

the doctor said my leg had to be amputated

What have I done wrong?

I never broke any police code

We're never asked

to take unnecessary risks

We're never meant to be martyrs

I knew that if I hadn't raised my hands then

those robbers would have killed me for sure

But I have a duty to look after my wife

and to bring up my son

I have a clear conscience in this matter

Even if I had the choice,
I'd still have done the same thing

I did nothing wrong

If anything happens to him

what will we do?

Get to work

Your pretty commander

must have more tricks up her sleeve

I guess SDU is moving in

What are your plans?

Hey kiddo, log-on to the Internet

There's no more rice

I'll look into it

We're cops. Cops

Exit the building. We're moving in

Boss, should we go?

I'll nail those bastards

Madam, the suspects are online again.

Patch me through

Rebecca, having lunch?

Got no appetite until I've arrested you

Are you full?

Yes

Eating is good for your body

How thoughtful of you

One person's decision
could hurt many people

Don't you understand?

I do. I know you're about to take action

Go ahead. We're ready

The Yip's are innocent

Listen up

Only bandits would hurt hostages. Not police

Say it

Yuen, SDU is here

Someone's crawling out of the 8th floor

We just saw a man falling out of the window

He's luck for being tided and didn't fall

Dad

Is he the tenant?

You want all Hong Kong to watch him die?

Assault team, on your marks

Madam, SDU ready

Hold it

Reporters have their cameras ready

Tell SDU to retreat

SDU has retreated. Do you hear me?

SDU has retreated

Beware of sniper

Don't worry. We're on live TV

Target in sight

I'm sorry

I won't do it again

I'm back

I won't, I promise

I made a mistake

It's great working with you

Nothing we can't sort out if you surrender

No

I'd love to see you, but not in this fashion

In what fashion? Face down, as a stiff?

You'll see

Just surrender. It's simpler

OK

Yuen.

I have an idea

Call SDU Action

They're fortified.
It endangers SDU and the hostages

They're planning to make an exit

How?

Where there's a will, there's a way

Some kinda instinct? I don't accept it

I need your support, not your acceptance

OK.

Tell SDU to get ready for action

Yes, madam

Freeze. Stay where you are

Freeze! Watch out! Grenades!

Stand there

Watch out. Grenades

Freeze

Stand there

Hostages coming out of 3 units
on the 8th floor

Grenades are attached onto them

I knew it

Get Bravo team to cover them

Yes, madam

Don't be afraid. Stay calm

Police! Freeze!

Police. Freeze

2 more groups of hostages in sight

There're grenades. Request backup

Any SDU on the 8th floor?

No, madam

Where's the Alpha Team?

They're on the ground floor

Tell them to go up

Go have a look

Police. Freeze

I'm telling you to freeze

Let's go

Don't hang up. Keep this line open

Go!

You go first. I'll wait for them

OK

See you down there

Everything OK?

Fine

Cheong Wai Street. 4 p.m

All hell will break loose if there's an explosion

Alpha Team opened fire on 4 suspects

3 dead. One fled.

We'll secure the premise

They didn't make it

There're bombs in units A6

And C3

And in D4 as well

3 bombs have been discovered on the
8 floor, Alpha Team is moving out

I'm a civilian

We've been had

I'm Yip

We had to come down
or the grenades would go off

They're moving corpses of suspects
and injured officers

CID agents came down
with the bandits' corpses

None of the grenades attached went off

Yet there're multiple explosions
on the 8th floor

They won't make it. Let's get out of here

Looks like you're all prepared

We're pros

Wherever we hide, we have an escape route

Just like you plan your exit
before making a hit

Right?

My associate Wang is from my hometown

I promised to attend

his son's birthday banquet after this

I never get too close to my partners

Cheung

Madam

Cheung

This is yours

It's too late. I was gonna do it today

Where's Cheung?

Where's your boss?

He's still up there

He just won't get it

Hurry up. You go first. I'll cover for you

Rebecca, can we tell the media yet?

Yes. This is the most crucial moment
in our show

You do the talking then

OK

You seriously want me to do it?

Every MC has a script to follow

You too planned to make a move today?

Any day will do.
Armored cars come by everyday

Cops will be after you everyday

We're not the same as you lot

If we miss the boat,
it's hard to find another chance

Why don't you become a robber instead?

Why don't you become a killer?

Ever thought of becoming a cop?

I gotta give you your dues

Why aren't you releasing the information?

Is the police trying to hide something?

This is the first ever collaboration
between police and media

Such a degree of transparency
has never been achieved before

Officer, if you move down any further

I'll take you out

You're a robber. Of course I have to catch you

We can't wait any longer

Chun, it's done

We have own destinies

You go your way, we'll go ours

He won't be able to get down

Other cops are on their way

I just surveyed the premise

4 suspects have been killed in the crossfire

3 of our officers have been injured

Casualty is minimum
thanks to careful planning

Is this high-profile operation a success?

It's a great success as of this moment

Who's in charge?

Set off the bomb

There're 6. Where are the other 2?

OK

Another explosion?
Isn't the crime scene secured?

Sorry, this is an unexpected situation

We'll make a public announcement later

Bravo Team found a hole
at the bottom of the shaft

Sir

Dispatch to MCU

Send

The cop is badly wounded.
When would the ambulance arrive?

Rebecca Fong

Freeze

You won't get away

You're even prettier in the flesh

I get that a lot

You're a bit of an eyesore

What kind of guy is your type?

I don't have a boyfriend

How 'bout a robber like you?

I'm single too

Keep driving

He's really a dutiful cop

But too rash

The walkie-talkie

You can't get away

Command Post to Everybody

The hijacked van turned out of
Ming Tak Street

It's heading to Fu Hoi Street

So many people are watching

Say hello

Go to Cheong Wai Street

Just turn yourself in

This is the best ending for you and me

You mean me being locked up?

You have a choice?

Yeah, whatever

I can't see the way

Don't stop

It's not my fault

I did my best to cooperate

Let's go

Attention all units.
The suspect is holding Fong hostage

Be careful. Don't fire without order

Police! Watch out!

Go, go away!

Block the crowd!

Don't come out!

Watch the door!

What do you want? The show's over

This is a show for you?

From the moment you pointed a gun
at my colleague

every part of our operation has been a show

I'm the bad guy. How 'bout you?

I'm the director of the show

You can't

Calling backup to Cheong Wah Street!

Don't look, Police Investigation!

Get away!

Why don't you raise your hands?

The show must go on

If I could choose

I'd cast you as my leading lady

Madam, I'm Inspector Cheung

You're the hero now

I'll schedule

a press conference in an hour

Bring Cheung along. He will play the hero

I'll pep-talk him so he won't run off his mouth

The Police announced...

The Police announced that
the armed bandits had been eradicated

The Chief of Police singled out for recognition

Commissioner Fong and Inspector Cheung

The Chief Executive also made a speech

The Chief Executive also made a speech

expressing his pride in the police force

He vouches that Hong Kong is a safe place

A gunman attempted to rob an armored truck

but was shot dead by the police

Police confirmed the method

place and time

of the robbery was the same as

the armed bandits shot dead
by police yesterday