Original subtitles

Late last night, a brutal accident occurred...

When we arrived, both police and ambulance were already present.

"I saw this truck backing up and a body was laying behind it..."

According to the police, after the accident,

not only did the driver fail to call for help,

but instead he

tried to cover up by running over the victim again.

Lao Shi (Old Stone) Custom subtitle by bigcondor

Three Months Ago

He's not gonna make it. He's hurt badly.

Where's the driver? Did he leave?

So I'll wait for the ambulance here?

Where's the driver?

I'll just wait for you to get here then.

OK.

- Where is the driver? - That's him right there, he's coming.

I don't think he's gonna make it.

Let me through.

So much blood...

Someone call an ambulance.

I already did!

As long as you called...

Why don't you take him yourself? The hospital is not far.

You can't touch him now. It could make it worse.

What are you waiting for? Just take him yourself!

The hospital is very close.

Stop! Don't touch him!

The ambulance is going to come soon!

- Can someone give me a hand? - You'll make it worse...

Don't touch him! You can't touch him!

You're going to make it worse.

I'm the one who that hit him. Ok? I just need a hand.

Watch out, move out of the way!

I want to ask.

The guy I brought in, how is he?

Are you a relative?

No. My car hit him.

- You're the taxi driver? - Yes...

He's in urgent care. For specifics, ask the doctor.

Doctor, this is the driver.

He's lucky you brought him so quickly.

You need to get him registered first...

So we can perform surgery.

Hurry and go...

But isn't this done by insurance?

Hurry!

"Have you smiled today?"

You want to pay these bills?

It's 234 rmb for this bill.

And this one is 12,340 rmb.

How much?

12,340.

How can it be so expensive?

The surgery alone is over 8,000. And the emergency room is 1,000.

After I print the bill you can have a look.

I don't have that much cash on me.

We take bank cards too.

Can you hurry up? Other people are waiting.

I was...

I was driving, and I had a passenger who was very drunk...

He grabbed my arm all of a sudden, causing me to swerve.

That's how I hit the motorcycle.

Where is this passenger now?

He left in another taxi.

It's against the procedure to leave the scene before we've arrived.

It makes our job difficult, you know.

I had no choice...

the doctor said he would've died if I was any later.

Ok, leave the car with us for now...

Tomorrow come to the station to verify a few things.

Write it down - 82289.

I just want to ask - when will his relatives arrive?

His ID says he's from Hebei. So it might take a while.

But what about...

Just hold onto the receipts for now.

Ok. I'm on my way home now...

Ok, I'll be there soon.

Are you done in there?

Finished...

Wash your hands, and help me.

Here, cut these up.

So what happened today?

I'm talking to you...

What do you mean?

You didn't pick up Xue Er from school.

I got a long distance fare... Couldn't get back in time.

The real estate agent showed me some nursery locations today.

I was busy too, you know.

Forget it, let me do it.

You could've called, at least...

Take those plates out.

And set the table.

Tell Xue Er it's time to eat.

Xue Er, dinner time.

Take your books off the table.

Xue Er, come eat now.

There's one more dish.

What are we gonna do about your math?

Have you been playing on your phone too much?

After locating the capsized vessel.

Under the guidance of the Coast Guard.

The rescuers located a survivor under the sinking boat.

An elderly lady is now being pulled up...

The rescuers are supporting her from underneath.

Looks like the rescue is successful.

The lady was speaking after being underwater for over 30 minutes.

She thanked everyone who helped her with the rescue.

I'm taking her phone away.

She shouldn't have one before high school.

You spoil her too much.

What's wrong?

What is it?

You've been acting strange all day.

Are you awake?

Don't cry...

Why are you getting up so late?

You're not driving today?

In the afternoon.

Come back!

We really need a bigger nursery.

Parents are complaining about the dog again. They don't think it's safe.

Xue Er, have some breakfast.

Do you want me to buy you dumplings?

Don't spoil her.

Don't forget your water bottle.

If you can raise your math grades, you can have your phone back.

Don't forget your math...

We're here today...

to talk about what happened yesterday.

They're from the insurance company.

How long have you been driving taxis for us?

Many years.

Well then you should know the procedures when it comes to accidents.

I waited. But no one show up.

Mr. Shi...

Before you decided to take him yourself, did you get approval from anyone?

I called the ambulance.

Anyone from the company?

No.

Normally the driver should report the accident to the company as soon as possible.

Then the company reports to us. That's the procedure.

Now, the most important thing is the police accident report.

I tried to save someone. I didn't have time to wait for some report.

We have our procedures, so does the insurance company.

They can't just pay if we don't follow the right procedure.

Mr. Shi,

without the accident report,

we cannot know if the man's injuries are from the accident...

Or from your driving him to the hospital.

How do we know if it's our responsibility to pay?

What are you saying? That I hurt him by helping him?

Lao Shi, calm down!

So the insurance is not gonna pay?

Have a cigarette.

Control your temper!

You can't just get angry and yell. That's no way to act.

This is the procedure.

If only you had followed it.

Mr. Shi, I understand how you feel. We're here to help you.

But our company cannot just blindly take responsibility.

Especially due to the injured person's current situation.

What situation?

He's been in a coma since the surgery.

Can you tell me which one is Li Jiang's room?

Are you a relative?

Yes.

Now anyone can call themselves a taxi, all they need is a car. What can you do...

Lao Shi is here...

Have a seat.

Sit, sit...

- Have a drink with us. - I'm not drinking tonight.

Don't you know? What he wants is money.

You want some money?

You want this? Want this?

If you want this, come get it!

There are plenty of easy tourists around. I drove one just the other day.

A giant blonde girl with a backpack.

Very tall and with huge chest.

Give me a few more beer.

You want beer?

Here. Have a drink then.

What the fuck!

Have you had enough?

- Go! - Forget him, let's drink.

So...

One of the nurseries I saw today isn't that bad.

If they give me a good price, I might make an offer tomorrow...

What do you think?

I'm so exhausted.

I really don't have the money, I'm telling the truth!

Which insurance are you with? You should talk to them first.

If I let you go, is that fair to everyone else?

Officer?

It's hot out, I brought you a couple watermelons.

Which accident are you?

It's the one with the guy in a coma.

I don't smoke.

Take a cigarette.

Last time, I didn't get to ask your name.

It's Liu.

Officer Liu.

About the accident report, when do you think it can be ready?

It's still under investigation.

You go by 'Lao Shi'?

Yes, that's me.

You ever been in accidents before?

Never.

I've already called the insurance company...

They won't fucking help me!

Officer, I went back to the accident scene and found a few witnesses.

They wouldn't give me their numbers, but...

Sign here.

(Li Jiang's family contact info)

(15200105285)

Hello? Who's this?

Hello? Hi...

I'm calling about your husband Li Jiang...

Didn't you guys just call? Did something else happen?

No... It's not that...

The hospital just told me he hasn't woken up yet.

I was worried you were calling to say that he's...

Well... Listen, ma'am...

Look, uh... the reason I'm...

I'm actually calling because of the hospital bills.

But they said it was the other car's fault.

Shouldn't they pay for everything?

Isn't that how it works?

What if nobody pays? Are they just going to kick him out?

His father is so ill, who knows if his heart can take this...

Over here...

Wait for me a second.

Two more games.

What's so urgent? I was in the middle of a game.

What's that?

Someone left it in my car.

I think it belongs to that drunk guy I picked up the other day.

Who would expect to get a phone this expensive back?

They've probably already canceled the number.

Out of battery...

You want me to sell it for you?

2,000?

What else are you gonna do, wait for it to ring?

I'll negotiated a bit more for you. 2,200, ok??

I better hold on to it for now.

BUY a phone!

Let's go!

Buy a phone now!

Let's go!

I didn't drink that much...

He's too drunk. I can't take him.

Let me call you back.

- No, he's too drunk, I can't take him. - It will be worth your while.

- Look, I never take... - Please...

Thank you, he's really in a hurry...

What's wrong? Not enough money for you?

(Enter Passcode)

See you tomorrow...

Excuse me, I'm looking for a passenger I picked up here...

Excuse me, do you recognize this girl?

Just a second.

Isn't that the mistress who was staying with that businessman from last week?

She's not just any mistress. I heard she had his kid, so he rewarded her with a house.

- Pretty good deal. - Of course.

(Call from: home)

So what were you doing at the hospital today?

In the next few days we'll make a plan...

I'll go and talk to the judge first...

Is anyone home?

Coming!

Why don't you get the door?

How are you?

- I apologize for coming so late... - Is it still raining?

This is my husband.

You didn't have to bring anything...

- Only a small gift. - Thank you then.

Should we take off our shoes?

Just wear these shoe covers.

Make yourself at home. Let me get some tea.

Get off the phone already!

Please don't make such a fuss...

It's just some tea.

Your house is huge!

Just average size really.

Come and sit down.

Here, take this.

- Have some tea. - Thank you.

You said on the phone that you want some legal advice?

Yes.

This is my husband, Lao Ma.

- I'm really sorry to come so late... - It's okay.

Get off the phone, we have guests.

Just tell me your problem directly.

- Get off the phone. - Okay, talk later.

We're terribly sorry to come so late,

but we have no other options.

My husband is a taxi driver, and he had an accident a few days ago.

He took the guy directly to the hospital

and didn't wait for the police to arrive.

These are the hospital bills.

We've been paying for everything so far.

Drink some tea first.

- Have some fruits. - Please don't trouble yourself.

- Have an apple. - Thank you.

Don't stress...

This is what my husband does. So let's listen to him.

My husband is so foolish. Whatever bill they hand him he pays.

To be completely honest,

and this is not a nice thing to say,

But if he had died at the scene, this would be a much easier situation.

But now this is a lot more complicated.

You must know what to do,

you've been doing this for so many years.

But the problem now is I have too many cases.

There are many small law offices that would be better suited.

But they came here because they wanted our help.

They help us out a lot too.

Our Yan Yan always goes to their nursery when I'm too busy to pick her up.

- Another phone call. He gets a lot of calls. - Excuse me.

Sorry about this, he really is very busy.

Ling Jie, please help us talk to him...

Don't worry. I'll make sure he will help.

Another case...

I know, I know. Everyday there is a new case.

Your case, I really must apologize.

- But I really can't... - Don't apologize...

You have to help them no matter what!

It's really no big deal. We can handle it ourselves. Excuse us.

- Sit back down. Have some tea. - Sorry to have bothered you.

Stay a little longer.

Let's go.

C'mon... Let's go!

Don't be in such a hurry.

I'm sorry about all this...

- Ling Jie, Lawyer Ma! - What are you doing?!

I beg you! Please help us!

What is the meaning of this?

- I beg you... Please. - Just promise her! Tell her you'll help!

- If you don't, we'll be ruined! - Please don't do this!

- Please get up first. - If you don't help us. I won't get up.

Then he will help! Tell her.

What's wrong with you?

Watch out for the car!

What's wrong with you?

The lawyer had already said he's going to help us.

How much more have you not told me? What else are you hiding?

I just didn't want you to worry.

How did you know their family doesn't have money?

His wife told me...

His wife!

His wife! What about me?

What about your own wife?

You promised to always take care of us.

Did I ask for too much?

You know, you've never once apologized...

I'm sorry.

So tell me...

What do you propose we do now?

I already told them I would pay...

Rest in peace...

Take this money we burn for you. Get anything you want...

Please remember to bless us...

Excuse me, I have to clean his phlegm.

Nurse, I wanted to ask...

How often do people in his condition wake up?

It's hard to say.

Some after a few days...

Others a few months...

But the one on the 9th floor, he's been laying there for 5 years.

Still asleep.

The one who are asleep, they have it easy.

It's the ones who are awake that are suffering.

What happened to the guy sleeping there?

This guy? He's gone to enjoy the heavens.

Put in your PIN.

It says you don't have enough funds.

- I just used it yesterday. - Do you have another card?

It says there are insufficient funds.

Can you swipe it again?

It says insufficient funds, why don't you check with your bank.

It can't be. Can it be your machine?

Can you try again?

Can you hurry? There are people waiting.

What do you want?

What happened to all the money in our account?

I took it all out.

If you're not going to protect this family, I will.

You should've at least warned me first.

Hello?

What? You found another phone?

Captain...

I need to borrow some money. It's urgent.

Money...

How much do you need?

Just a few thousand...

Didn't I say you should've sold that phone?

It's still that same hospital stuff?

That guy still hasn't woken up?

You think you're some kind of a hero?

Giving him your own money...

Forget it, I never mentioned it.

Hey, I'm not finished talking yet.

I didn't say I won't lend you the money.

You're the one borrowing money,

Yet you still act so high and mighty...

So now that you need money, you call me captain?

When was the last time you called me that?

You know what everyone says about you?

That all this happened because you're so stubborn.

They just don't tell you to your face.

You got what you deserved.

Stop!

Where are you going? I'm not finished.

I'll tell you something...

You don't have any money?

Your wife won't talk to you?

I'm the one who told her to do it.

Don't let your shit drag them down...

While you try to be some bullshit hero.

Motherfucker!

Kids, that's really good. Next time...

Pay attention to your feet.

Ok, let's go again.

You know what you are? You're a loser.

What did I do now?

I know you have a mistress.

What mistress?

You know exactly what I'm talking about.

You can't just accuse me every time you see me with another woman!

Let us all calm down...

Come in...

Have some tea.

So, the police still haven't finished processing your accident report.

All you can do now is wait...

Unfortunately, this is the procedure.

If you can't wait any longer...

I'd already told you. Tell his relatives you don't have anymore money.

Learn to drive, you fucker!

Watch where you're going!

Drive faster, you idiot!

What's your problem?

Hello?

Thank you everyone for coming to celebrate this most beautiful occasion.

Before tonight's wedding begins, please allow us to represent the newlyweds...

In expressing our sincere gratitude.

Hello? Where are you?

To your right, your right...

Do you recognize me?

Take a seat.

You took my taxi. Do you remember?

A taxi?

Have a cigarette.

- Oh, right... To the airport. - You were pretty drunk that day.

I left my cell phone in your car.

That's why I'm here, to give it back.

Thank you.

It's no big deal.

No, no, there's no need for that.

- You have to take this. - No, please don't.

Boss, I didn't bring your phone because of money.

Well thank you then, I have a wedding upstairs...

Boss...

Can I have two more minutes please? I need to talk to you.

Just two minutes.

Ok, keep it brief.

When you took my cab, we got into an accident.

The injured person has been in hospital all this time, and hasn't woken up.

I've been paying the medical fees for months now.

How's this my concern?

You can't possibly forget.

You were so drunk that day, and you grabbed my arm, causing me to swerve...

And then hit the bike...

- I grabbed your arm? - That's right.

- And then we got in an accident? - Yes.

Thanks for returning the phone.

I have to go now, really.

I'll take you to dinner next time.

I know you're busy...

Could you explain it to the police?

I'm not asking for money, the insurance will pay...

- Keep your hand off me! - I just need a statement.

What are you talking about, statement?

Please, I just...

Let go!

One, two, three, smile.

Why are you still following me?

Even if I was responsible like you said, can you prove it?

Go ahead and try.

I know about your mistress...

And your bastard kid.

What on earth do you want?

Nothing much.

Just come to the police station with me to make a statement.

And I'll never bother you again. Simple as that.

Go to the police station with you?

Yes.

OK. I can do that.

You wait here for a moment.

I need to go inside to pay my respect. You see they are all my friends.

How do I know you'll come back?

I'll def--

I promise you. I'll definitely come back.

All my friends are here. Please don't embarrass me.

I'll be right back. Just give me a few minutes.

Don't follow me. Ok?

Ok...

Just stay here.

Another one, stand closer together now.

What do you want? Stop right there...

I'm looking for someone... He owes me money.

Let's go outside and talk...

- Let me go! - Don't make trouble in here...

- He owes me money! - Get out of here!

- Let me go! - C'mon, let's go!

- Let me go! - Let's go outside first.

Don't fucking touch me!

Who is it?

Hey mister, it's me. Are you busy now?

There's something I wanted to ask you...

Well, uh...

I'm glad you called. I actually need to tell you something.

It's okay, there's not much to say...

We might not be educated, but...

I understand that after this long there's probably not much hope left.

Even before all this happened, he was not such a good man...

I'm just glad that he took out that life insurance policy...

At least he thought of us a little.

Mister. When he does go... Could you do us a final favor...

And send us his death certificate for the insurance claim?

What's going on?

Nurse, this...

I didn't touch anything. I don't know what's happening here.

He's waking up.

Doctor...

Doctor!

Watch his hands.

Don't let him move, hold him down.

What are his indexes?

Blood pressure 80, 50, pulse at 130.

Li Jiang, do you hear me?

Prepare dopamine, intravenous injection.

Blood saturation has dropped! Only 80 now.

- Call Dr. Chen in immediately. - Okay.

Li Jiang, can you hear me?

Dr. Chen, please report to the ICU immediately...

Dr. Chen to the ICU...

Dr. Chen to the ICU...

Get ready for CPR...

Something's wrong with this lady! Come quick!

Someone call for help.

- What happened? - She just collapsed.

Should we help her up?

- Should someone call an ambulance? - Let's help her!

Don't touch her.

Nowadays, who dares to get involved?

- Let's go call the cops. - I'm going to be late for work...

- We'll call the cops on the way. - I'm going to be late for school.

We should get going too.

Even if the patient has been discharged from the hospital...

His head wounds have not fully healed.

His future expenses will continue to be your responsibility.

If something should ever happen, and you legal obligation to pay...

Then the debt will be transferred to your family.

You need to stop dragging them with you.

Boss, a beer.

Boss, one for me as well.

Another beer... Boss.

One for me too.

Drinking alone?

Come drink together.

Here, have one of mine...

Why are you drinking alone?

Alone...

Having a bad day? C'mon, drink!

Where you from?

You look kinda familiar.

Just passing through.

Drinking alone...

You...

You wanna know who these are for?

You know why I bought these?

My old man...

ls dead...

Gone...

No one needs to care... or hate him...

Gone...

- I'm fine... - This way...

Where are we?

I gotta take a piss.

Me too.

Gone.

You're gone...

Rest in peace...

You don't need to worry anymore.

You're gone...

I'm gonna be okay now.

How much further?

Not too long now.

The fact we got to drink together is fate.

You're going to be my brother now...

You got more wine?

Anymore?

I'm sick of wearing this all the time...

Just to get that extra bit of money...

What are you looking at?

What are you doing?

Why are you doing this?

Why are you doing this?

Help!

Murderer! Help!

Murderer!

Who are you? Why are you doing this?

Help!

Help.

Murderer!

Don't come any closer... Stop right there!

What did I ever do to you?

No!

Stop!

Help!

Help!

Help!

Subtitles typed in from hardcoded dvd by bigcondor