Dead Air (2008) - full transcript

Hey! Change those two!

They're nothing like the photos I saw

That's Teddy's job

No! He showed me some photos before

Go get him. Let me talk to him

Ok... Teddy!

Are we ready?

Fai! Check the make-up

Get off the phone!

Jack, are we ready?

Yes...coming!

Fai! We're ready!

You've been calling all night.

Who're you talking to?

Forget it...Come on! Let's roll...

Some people say a mirror is the meeting

point of the living and the dead

Many priests use mirrors to

summon the wandering spirits

Or use them as a portal to the underworld

Most people would never use

a mirror to catch the spirits

Nor would they enter the underworld

After all it's not the toilet

You don't want to go there

You can see many things in mirrors

Unexpected things

If you put 2 mirrors like this

you'll see many reflections

Yet...

if you look closely

you'll see one of them

is different

The 13th one on the left

will be...

how I look when I'm dead

7,8,9.13!

Cut!

What's wrong with you? Dead man can't sneeze!

I didn't mean to

It's cold out here

I'm only human!

It's normal to sneeze!

If you do that again! I guarantee

you're professionally dead

I'll try my best

Can you do it?

I'll do my best

Let's try again!

Wait! We have to re-set the lights

Sorry, I'm busy. Please leave your message

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to sneeze!

The bitch is here! I smell bad news!

What are you filming?

Mirrors

What's the point?

I was told if you hold the mirrors like this

You'll see what you look like when you're dead

Dead look

I told you to stop making this crap

Who'd believe it? Let me show you...

You don't need mirrors to know when you're dead

What?

You and your show

I don't get it. Spell that out for me

The Boss is pulling your show

You can't do that! It's just a few rating points!

You know I'm with you

If it doesn't work, fix it

11 o'clock tomorrow in my office

I'll be waiting

The Boss is throwing a party. You should come

What's the occasion? Where?

I need to talk to you

Drop by if you can

You can't leave! What about the shoot?

We've been filming for 8 hours.

You have enough footage

What now?

Burn everything down!

Hey, asshole! Did you enjoy the food?

Or should I order take out for you?

I'm full

Back so soon? No dessert?

What's wrong with you?

We're supposed to be friends

If you knew, you should tip me off

If I know what?

My show is cancelled!

You'll just scream at the Boss

and lose more than the show

You'll lose your job as well

You should put in a good word for

me and give me a bit more time

I wouldn't dare

You don't know how much money I owe

If I lose my job,

I won't be standing here talking to you

It's yours!

I heard you have a new project

It's just a job

Hello

Where's my money? It's been a week

Peter, I'm doing a show right now.

I'll call you back

Hey...

Cut it down. You're not on LIVE

What do you know?

These are antidepressants

People's luck will change

I need them to get through this low ebb

That's not the way to do it

Forget it! I must remove this make-up

and get out of these clothes

Peter...I told my secretary to

deposit the cheque tomorrow

Listen to me, Lisa, I didn't forget

3 days in Phuket, right?

My show was cancelled

It's 4 days in Guam!

Show me your passport

Here!

You didn't even care!

Lisa!

I don't want to be like your Mom. She raised you

and you dumped her in an old folks' home

I didn't dump her anywhere

That place costs me more

than ten thousands a month!

I think I'm a good son

Not if you only visit her once every few months

Keep pretending we're still together

and we're still in love...

I'll go by myself!

What are you still doing here?

Cleaning up. I won't be here next month!

Right! It's not worth it

I won't be here next month either

In fact, I'm quitting now

Help me...

Help me...

Help me...

Are you alright, Miss? I'll call the cops

Help my baby...

What?

I'll lift your dress and check on him

Why are you here at this hour?

He's fine, I'l get him out!

Miss... Miss...

Police hot line, can I help you?

Morning, Sir!

Morning, Sir

Sir

According to initial estimate

time of death is around midnight

Her throat was cut open and she bled to death

We found 3 sets of prints

One set belongs to the victim

The other two are male prints of different sizes

No sign of the murder weapon

but we found plenty of broken mirrors

What's more, because of the heavy rain

a lot of evidence was washed away

Forensics are still working on it

The victim was 8-months pregnant

We believe she forced the baby out

before she died

By force?

The baby was crying when we arrived

He was sent to the hospital

We found the phone booth

Which one?

That one over there

Who called it in?

We don't know yet

The informer left before we arrived

Stop!

Don't move! Take a step back...

Yes, sir! Take a step back...

Sorry, sir!

Check the CCTV on all the roads

Find all the cars that passed by

within 3 hours of the murder

I want to find a white car

whose plate ends with a “4”

No vans?

They're too high!

Let me help you, Mom

Why are you dressed up?

It's a happy occasion

What occasion?

You're here! Where's Lisa?

She's busy

What about the things I wanted?

I forgot...I'll buy them next time

You never learn

Never put off what you can do today

Why must you wait till next time?

At my age, there may not be a next time

You never listen...

Have some orange, Mom

Have you read those property brochures?

Long time ago

Which one do you like?

I like them all

Whether the flat is nice or not

depends on who's living in it

Don't worry, Mom. After I sell my next show

you'll move back in with me

We'll get a bigger flat

Next time?

When you were 8, you wanted a dog

I never said next time

You wanted to go to Japan

after high school graduation

did I say next time?

You wanted to study Journalism in the

U.S. but your Father wouldn't allow it

did I say next time?

Don't wear that long face

Even when the going gets tough

you should brace yourself and face it...

Remember what I said?

When you get up in the morning

stand in front of the mirror

smile at yourself for 30 seconds

That's how you get your confidence

You can do it

I know what to do, Mom

Have some tea!

No more next time...

Smile...big smile

Mr. Lok! Your Mom's blood pressure has gone up

Try to spend more time with her

Thanks!

Tipped by an emergency call this morning

The Police found a body of

a 8-month pregnant woman

near NTV

The baby survived miraculously

The identity of the victim is still unknown

Foul play is suspected

The case is under full Police investigation

Thank you! I'm Fu Wing-Sze

What do you want?

Thank you!

You're welcome, I didn't do much...

You saved my son

When someone dies,

their hair and nails will continue to grow

Even when the mother is dead,

nutrients in the womb

can keep the baby alive

Why didn't the killer kill the baby?

Why is that?

Sir, nothing from Missing Persons

Keep digging. Check with Immigration

I want the baby's DNA

Yes, sir!

Did you find the car?

Not yet, sir!

What about the phone booth?

We checked the booth, no prints

According to 999

the call went out at 3:20 a.m.

About 2 hours after the time of death

No one would kill someone

and return to the scene of the crime to call 999

The caller is not the killer

This is Lok Chun, leave a message

Mr. Lok, your mother passed out

We suspect she had a minor stroke

The doctor was here. Please come quickly

Mr. Lok, your mother passed out

We suspect she had a minor stroke

The doctor was here. Please come quickly

How is my Mom?

She's fine, we gave her a shot

She's resting...

Your fiancee has been with her all night

Tell her not to worry

Thank you

Mom...

Thanks...

I'm sorry about the trip

I'm free now. We can go this weekend

I'd love to go

but I can't

What do you want, Miss?

I have unfinished business

It's not my fault!

I'm worried about my baby

Leave me alone! Leave my Mom alone!

There's nothing I can do!

I checked with the hospital

As soon as the baby is well enough

Social Welfare will put him in an orphanage

You don't have to worry

Can you look after him?

The hospital staff can do that

But they're not family

Neither am I!

But you saved him! It's destiny!

I can't even look after myself

let alone a baby

What about his father?

You won't help me after what I've done for you...

This Tse Mei-ling is amazing

She survived a triple suicide! That's an idea!

Those who want to die are alive

Those who are dead are running around

How would you know?

I honestly don't

The negotiator did a lousy job

If you offer her a million

she'll bounce back from hell

Money is not the answer to everything

What is it?

That guy the other day

Steven, right?

You know him?

He's coming?

Of course! OK

You're coming alone?

Yes!

Last week...

Hold on!

Who was that?

Nobody important

What about the red wine?

I got it!

We're all waiting for you

Give me 10 minutes, ok?

Don't be late!

Bye! Bye!

Hi!

Are you nuts? You ran over someone!

Can I go now?

Yes! Thanks a lot!

What do you think?

How about a LIVE show?

Cheers!

Will a LIVE show work?

Absolutely!

I knew you'd agree.

The other network thinks so too...

They want my show for their anniversary

Here's my resignation

The fact you're sitting here

means we can still talk

We can talk

What about the Boss?

He doesn't like me and you can't help me

What are they giving you?

$2.4 millions for three years

$3 millions for four

No termination?

No termination!

What?

What is it?

Nothing...Cheers!

I'll call the sponsors right away

and get the promoters

9 o'clock on Saturday

You're up against the other

network's anniversary special

Sure!

How did you do it?

A double?

Stuntman?

Don't tell me Wah knows magic!

If you ask David Copperfield, will he tell you?

Can you at least tell me the name?

Life on the Line

Life on the Line

Thanks!

You must look after my son

You scratch my back, I'll scratch yours!

Raising a kid is a long commitment

Are all TV people such ass kissers?

Absolutely!

If the show flops

you can have your son back and we're even

Who is it?

From CCTV

we have narrowed it down to 10 cars

We're still checking the owners...

The deceased was a 24 year-old orphan

Came from the U.S. 3 years ago

Spent 2 years as a double for TV stars

Her name was Fu Wing-sze

Check her phone calls

bank transactions, life insurance...

Send a team to the TV station

An hour ago, a landlord reported

an attempted burglary

Nothing was missing but the burglar got away

How is that related to the case?

The apartment was divided into 3 rooms

The one the burglar tried to break

into was where Fung Wing-sze lived

This guy is a suspect

Either he left something behind

or he wants something from the deceased

Round the clock surveillance on the flat

Yes, sir!

That's offside!

If the negotiator offered you $500,000

will you kill yourself?

My show is offering you $500,000

You survived a triple suicide

obviously luck is on your side

Give it a try!

My show is not like any other game show

Most people don't just walk away

It's perfect for you if you want to die

If you lose, you're dead

and you'll get your wish

If you win...

and alive

you'll walk away with $500,000

If you're still unhappy after you spent the money

you can kill yourself again!

If you take part in my show

you'll get your wish, win or lose

It's win-win for you

Here's your contract

You ran over Wah last time

I thought that was the trick

getting one of us to do it

But inviting the survivor of a triple suicide

to die in front of the camera! That's brilliant!

One more thing!

Anything you say!

I want full support for the show

When we go LIVE

no reporters, no paparazzi in the studio

I decide who comes and goes

You're hot these days. You're the boss

When does the show go on air?

Life on the Line is our heavy hitter

It's scheduled for primetime 9 o'clock on Saturday

What about the prize?

$500,000 for the winner

Woo...$500,000

Is this counter programming?

The viewers will know how to choose

Excuse me. I'd like you to meet

our first contestant, Miss Tse Mei-ling

It's her!

Over here...smile!

People nowadays do not cherish their lives

Our show is not encouraging people to

trade their lives for money

We're hoping to create a brush

with death for our contestants

by incurring their fear for death

They'll appreciate the meaning of life

Your son is brilliant, Mrs. Lok

I'm sure you'll go home soon

He's not brilliant

All I want as a mother is for him to be happy

As long as he's safe, nothing else matters

Where's Szeto?

That's nothing...

Why did you do that? Joyce...Hey!

I'm supposed to meet with Szeto

What is she doing with Chun?

They're in a press conference for the new show

What about my project?

I'll ask her later and get back to you

Follow spot over here...

Yes, tight shot! Close up on the host

Take it away

Once the noose is around her neck

zoom in slowly and then up.

Give me a bit of crane, ok?

What's taking make-up so long? Hurry up!

Send in the sidekicks first

I want a rehearsal, ok?

Wake up, everyone! 10 more minutes

Au-yeung! You have visitors

A cheque can bounce

for many reasons, right?

Maybe my secretary screwed up.

Besides, you know...

banks are closed on Saturdays

I'm still a top MC

People are watching

You only want money...

Talk to Peter, ok?

Give me 2 days

I'l have the money ready

2 more days!

Set all 3 cameras. Don't screw up! Be careful!

This is the pilot! Stay on your toes!

We will!

Only death

can make you appreciate life

Life on the Line is waiting for you

What makes our show so special

is that if you accept the challenge

you're dead!

Without further ado,

let's meet our first contestant

Miss Tse Mei-ling has nothing to live for

but she survived a triple suicide. Here she is!

Camera B, close up on her

When we're all set, I'll countdown from 10

The trapdoor underneath her

will be opened and then...

The official time limit for

her to die is 3 minutes

If Tse Mei-ling is still alive by then

she'll go home with $500,000

10,9,8...4, 3...

Say something! No dead air!

The show must go on!

That's one hell of a moment!

I'm sure Tse Mei-ling had her

share of near-death experience

Is she dead?

We'll soon find out

We'll let her down...

Take her down!

Life on the Line was a success!

Tse Mei-ling, you're still alive

Do you still want to die?

Do I get the money?

Life on the Line was a success

and we made history

Good show, everyone!

Thank you...

Thank you, everyone! Good show!

Thank you...

You have a lot of nerve!

Opening the trapdoor like that

You had me fooled!

That's call a surprise!

Well? Is the rating a surprise too?

Highest 42.

You didn't just break the ratings record

The BA was swamped with over 1,000 complaints

about the violence

You raised so much hell

what if we have no more contestants?

Don't worry. Money is the best motivation

Great minds think alike

I'll ask the sponsor to raise

the prize to $1 million

What's next?

Right, David Copperfield!

No more questions. Surprise, right?

What kind of program is this?

For each month over the past year

someone has been depositing

$7,000 into Fu Wing-sze's account

His name is Chan Kwok-fai,

a make-up artist for NTV

According to her phone log

he's the most frequent caller

Since the murder, he hasn't shown up for work

and hasn't been home

Send his mug shot to all the

precincts and Immigration

Find him!

Yes, Sir!

One more thing!

We found the car that crashed into the tree

The license plate is EF1364

Who's the owner?

The director of "Life on the Line", Lok Chun

We now have 2 suspects

Who is the good guy? Who is the bad guy?

Who are you?

What are you doing in my office?

Inspector Li Chi-kin, Crime Unit. Sit down!

What is it?

Relax! Sit down and have a chat!

You searched my office. Do you have a warrant?

I'm calling security if you won't leave

You had an accident the night,

Fu Wing-sze was killed

Sit down!

Relax!

You dropped something. I'm here to return it

My instincts and on site evidence tell me

there's a good guy and a bad guy in this case

Who does the car belong to?

The good guy!

Convince me!

I was working late that night

I was a bit upset so I took the car for a drive

I heard a baby's cry. I wanted to call the police

but I don't want to use my own phone

I pulled the baby out...wrapped him up...

then I found the woman was dead!

I was afraid no one would

believe me so I drove away

Hello?

Chan Kwok-fai showed up at Fu Wing-sze's flat

Be careful! I'll be right there!

Yes, sir!

You didn't fix the plate

You're either the good guy

if not, you're a very careless bad guy

But my instincts tell me you're a good guy...

Before noon tomorrow

drop by the precinct and give me a full statement

Open the door...

Police! Open up!

Chan Kwok-fai, come back!

Stay where you are, Chan Kwok-fai!

This is not you...

You were so pretty...so innocent

Did you quit your job?

Yes! I start next week

You're so talented

You'll be a great make-up artist

Now that I'm working for a TV station,

I can get you in the business

Do you want me to?

When you make it, you won't know me

Of course not!

If I'm famous,

I'l make you my personal make-up artist

Remember... when we first met?

You wanted me to do your make-up but I refused

Because you look best without make-up

Why am I doing it now?

Because I promised you

I'll do it for you once

When we get married

I know you'll never marry me

But I'll do it anyway

Well?

Now you look like before

Why now?

Please don't go! Please don't leave me!

I'll take care of you

for the rest of my life

Please don't go...

Chan Kwok-fai, you're under arrest!

Stop!

Stop!

Come back, Chan Kwok-fai! Stop...

Stay where you are! Stop running...

What's wrong with you?

You didn't return any calls

What are you doing here?

The cops are snooping around

No insurance company will bear the risks

Every magazine is making up a story

No one wants to get on the show

Not even for $1 million

The Boss is breathing down my neck

I can't hold him off any longer

We're having a press conference this afternoon

The show goes on air tonight

I'm telling you, you give me a good show

Or we'll both end up on the street

Fu Wing-sze, where the hell are you?

You fight back, you'll be the next magazine cover

Stop! Don't beat me!

I'll personally pay Peter tomorrow

You said it! Don't jerk us around!

What are you staring at? Paying your last respect?

Get on my show. You'll get $1 million

That should be enough

Why are you helping me?

Remember this watch?

We bought it 5 years ago

We wanted everyone to know

we're brothers

You're out of luck with a brother like me

You're not the Au-yeung I know

You're not mad at me?

Of course I am!

But I'm still wearing the watch!

But your show...

Don't worry, it's my show

Nothing will happen to you...

Acting is your specialty

Lok Chunis a jerk.

He needs me to keep him in line

I've seen it. Wah was run over by a car!

Don't worry!

The show depends on you

Don't worry! Bye!

What do you want?

You needed a contestant. I found one for you

You should have told me

Why did you pick Au-yeung?

That's not your concern

All you care about is the show

Nothing else matters

It's past noon. Lok Chun didn't show up

Go get him!

Yes, Sir!

There's something he's not telling me

Really? Just remember...9 o'clock tonight

Don't jerk me around

My boys can turn you into a marshmallow

You should trust the reporters

I'll have the money after the show

Trust me, Peter

When the show is over, I'll get $1 million

Forget it! You won't find him

You can't stop me!

I won't let anyone save him. He must die!

Hello

Inspector Li, it's Lok Chun

Do you believe in ghosts?

What?

I think I know what's going on...

Hello? Lok Chun!

Chan Kwok-fai is coming around

Wing-sze was an orphan

We met in a salon

Then she met Au-yeung Wai-bong

He promised to get her acting parts

but it's all talk

He only got her bit parts

I know she was unhappy

I wanted her back

but she told me she's having Au-yeung's baby

She told me to forget her

It's him...

Au-yeung didn't want the baby

so he killed Wing-sze...

You must help me, Sir!

You must help me!

Arrest that bastard!

Calm down...we're working on it

You must help me...

The DNA report, Sir

Chan Kwok-fai

Fu Wing-sze's baby is your son

Only death

can teach you the true meaning of life!

Life on the Line is waiting for you

Since we aired the pilot

we had incredible response from our viewers

The ratings for our pilot

was over 42 points

It's a miracle in the history of TV

To thank the viewers for their support

our creative director has enlisted the help

of our ace MC, Mr. Au-yeung Wai-bong

to be our second contestant

Our prize money for tonight

is an incredible $1 million

Will Au-yeung walk away with the prize money

or will he be taken from us forever?

We'll find out when we come back,

Life on the Line is waiting for you

Yeah!

Good take!

Can I have some water, please? Thank you

Is that OK?

Camera B, you're on after the break

OK, standby!

Camera A, stay alert

Zoom in on Au-yung. Understand?

Yes!

Hello

Inspector Li, it's Lok Chun

What the hell is going on?

Do you believe in ghosts?

What are you saying?

The day Fu Wing-sze died

She lured me over

so I can save the baby...

I promised to look after the baby

in exchange for her help in my show

Life on the Line?

I think I know who killed her

Don't worry, it's artificial coal

I'll be watching you. Give me your best shot!

Show time!

Go over the rundown!

OK

Don't screw up! All eyes are on us!

OK

MC, standby

54,32.

Life on the Line

Welcome back to "Life on the Line"

With us here on "Life on the Line"

to challenge death

is our ace MC Mr. Au-yeung Wai-bong

Let's go talk to him

Hello, Wai-bong

Hello!

You're quite brave

to challenge death on TV

MC likes money too

It's a cool million!

Right! $1 million. I'd like that too

But Wai-bong

you'll die for money!

In any game, you either win or lose

Sometimes even death will lose

No wonder you're the ace MC

Well said! Even death will lose!

Are you quite confident?

Here we go!

Carbon monoxide will fill this tank behind me

Itis a 8 feet by 12 feet by 9 feet glass tank

This is the most popular way to die

in Hong Kong in recent years

The carbon monoxide content

will increase from 0.1 to 0.5

Within 10 minutes a normal person

will get severe headaches

and then throw up

and will die in 15 minutes

We'll find out if Au-yeung is lucky tonight

If he can last 10 minutes without dying

he'll go home with $1 million

Will he be alright?

Yes?

Don't be silly. This is TV

Nothing will happen! Watch!

No...stop!

No more...stop!

He's good!

No...stop!

Stop this...

Having fun yet?

Fu Wing-sze?

You recognize me?

But you're dead!

Bingo!

What do you want?

I want you dead

What?

You're choking!

What do you want?

The coals are real

Help...

Help...

Fu Wing-sze wants to kill me! Help...

Fu Wing-sze wants to kill me! Help...

What is he saying?

Help...

Good! Louder...

Six million viewers will watch you die

Help...

Fu Wing-sze wants to kill me! Help...

Wing-sze, please spare me!

Tell me!

Please spare me!

Whose baby is it?

I lied to you! It's not your baby!

Who's the father?

In a few more minutes, we can be together

Why did you say it was my baby?

You promised to take care of me

You did it for money!

You promised to make me a star. You killed me

You killed yourself!

No...

Death is good for both of us. We'll be free

Cut...Fu Wing-sze!

It's too late to turn back

Your baby and Au-yeung are both dead!

Lok Chun, are you nuts? The show is on LIVE!

Get rid of him

Stop this...We're on air

Get away from me!

What is that? It's coming out!

What the hell. .it's a ghost!

What? Ghost...Let's go!

Give me the baby...

Don't go. Give me the baby...

Au-yeung...

I didn't kill anyone

I know... I didn't kill anyone

LOK CHUN!!!

You must die if you save him

I killed myself

You tried to stop me from killing him

You must die! Everyone must die!

Stop it, Fu Wing-sze

Hold the door...

Inspector...

Why did you lie to me about the baby?

He's opening his eyes

I don't want him to see

his mother hurting people

No one wants to hurt you

Don't do this!

Wing-sze, it's not his fault. Leave him alone!

Our baby doesn't need

a murderer for a mother

Wing-sze

Let them go!

Goodbye! You're the only one I love

Please forgive me!

Nothing beats a family reunion

See you in the next life

See you!

Bye! Eat more nutritious food!

Especially you. You must eat more

Bye!

Be careful!

Thank you

Thank you so much for taking care of me

Was I too difficult?

Of course not!

Come and visit me soon.

I'm always happy to see you

Twill...

Thanks

Be careful! Watch your step!

Right!

Thank you

You're welcome

Bye! Bye!

Let's go home, Mom

I'll be very busy, making soup for you

You must come home after work

I'll come home when I don't have to work

Come home anyway

Alright!

Let's go!

You work so hard, soup is good for you

You like turnips and carrots?

Yes?

No! They're not as good as kelp

in reducing heat

I'll make soup with kelp!

Whatever you say, Mom

Why isn't Lisa here?

When is she moving in with us?

Oh, Mom!