Original subtitles

Hey,Paul

I'll call you first thing after I get to Singapore.

' bye bye. ' bye bye.

Hurry!

Coming, coming.

Okay, got it.

Bye.

Why are you so late, pal?

Three minutes left. I'm actually early.

Once you're done with your investigation in Singapore,

send me a wire right away!

Fine, I'll send you a wire, even if things aren't clear.

Like hell they wouldn't be!

Okay, boss. I'll do my best.

bye bye.

Sorry, but briefcases can't be kept here.

I'll keep it here for you.

Thanks.

Hey!

Chung Cheung?!

- What a coincidence! -Indeed!

Well? How about a bout?

We're on a plane, not in the fighting ring!

Attention, all passengers. The plane is about to take off.

Please fasten your seat belts.

So, where to?

Singapore, business trip. You?

Bangkok — my brother sent me a letter,

saying that there is an emergency.

It's been a while since I've been back, so might as well.

How nice to have a friend on the same flight.

How are your Judo lessons going?

Besides Judo, I'm also learning karate.

If you are interested, I can introduce you to my sensei.

Fine! After I've learned, we can fight each other!

Here's my address.

Look me up when you come to Bangkok.

I'll take you to all the fun places.

If it weren't for my work, I'd get off with you now!

Goodbye.

Okay.

Transit passengers, please rest in our waiting room.

All passengers. Due to the unstable weather in Singapore...

we will need to lay over in Bangkok overnight.

Please accept our apologies.

We'll depart early tomorrow morning.

This way.

Thanks.

This is Chung Cheung's suitcase.

Do you know this place?

No.

You do know it?

Yes.

FAN MEI-SHENG, CHANG PEI-SHAN, WU MA, LEE HO, TIEN SHUN, KU FENG

FUNG NGAI, ERH CHUN, HAO LI-JEN, CHOW SIU-LEUNG

GWAN JING-LEUNG, CHEUNG SIU-LUN, YAM HO, CHEUNG HEI

Here?

Yes, yes.

Hello.

Please come in.

Is Mr Chan Chung Cheung here?

Yes.

He is?

I'm not here for a bath!

I'm looking for Mr Chan Chung Cheung.

I don't need a bath!

What's wrong with you? I don't need a bath!

Let me go!

What's going on...?

What's the matter?

You can speak Chinese?

Iam Chinese!

I... I am looking for him. Is this the right place?

This is the wrong place. I'll call a taxi for you.

Thank you!

He came here by mistake!

Chung Cheung?

Anybody here?

HEY, Chung Cheung!

DELIVER GOLDEN BUDDHA AFTER MEETING CHAN CHUNG TAI AND CHAN MEI-NAN...

Welcome back, Mr Cheung.

Bring me a pepper steak and a glass of brandy.

Sure.

BROTHER CHUNG CHEUNG,

WE'VE DISCOVERED WHERE THE CHANS BURIED THEIR TREASURE.

THE LOCATION IS ON THE THREE BUDDHAS KEPT BY YOU, MEI-NAN AND MYSELF.

PLEASE RETURN WITH THE GOLDEN BUDDHA. WE'LL THEN PROCEED WITH THE DIGGING.

SOME DANGEROUS PEOPLE ARE LOOKING FOR IT, SO PLEASE BE CAREFUL.

MAKE SURE NO ONE SEES YOU.

YOURS, BROTHER TAI.

Who's there?

What happened here?

Call someone tomorrow to fix it. I'll pay for it.

Hey! Someone's here.

Hello.

Can I help you?

I wish to have a tattoo clone.

We've got many different designs here.

Which one would you like?

No...

This one.

I see, I see.

Have a seat. Have a seat.

What does it mean?

Left three, left turn three, right four, right turn four.

You speak English?

Sure!

What's the meaning of this?

Buddha — left three, left turn three, right four, right turn four.

Tattoo? Where?

Here.

Wow, so much hair!

RICH MERCHANT MURDERED! BLOOD SPILLED AT EMPTY HOUSE!

Mysterious suitcase left behind. Police searching for man from Hong Kong.

Are you Mr Paul Cheung?

Iam.

We are investigating Chan Chung Cheung's case.

Please come with us.

This is such a...

Whatever statement you want to give, please do it at the station.

Actually, I was planning to go to the police.

Even if you hadn't shown up.

Okay, let's go then.

Bring along your suitcase.

Back to the station.

The buildings here in Bangkok sure look nice.

Your police station is in this rural area?

Get out!

This area sure looks nice too.

Go!

So, are you awake?

What are you doing?

Who are you guys?

Bangkok Police.

Bang... Bangkok Police?

Wait right here for questioning.

Why didn't you call the police last night?

I didn't think it had anything to do with me.

And, I don't want to get involved.

Then why do you think those guys were coming after you?

Because of the Golden Buddha.

Do you know the secret about it?

Me? I don't.

The Golden Buddha you once had is now in the thieves' hands.

Detective, you must trust me.

Everything I've told you is all true.

It's not about trust.

Until this case is solved...

you cannot leave Bangkok.

We need your cooperation.

I can't leave Bangkok?

Yes, we may need to question you at any time.

And, if I don't comply?

Then we may have to detain you.

Fine, I'd rather stay in my hotel room...

than in a cell.

I accept your conditions.

Very good.

Can I go now?

You may, but please leave your passport here.

Good. I'll take care of it for you for now.

Leaving it in your custody sure makes me feel at ease — see you.

Sorry.

Number 43? You keep an eye on Paul.

Yes.

Would you like some drinks?

No need.

MR CHAN CHUNG CHEUNG, SUN CHEUNG CO. 899 QUEEN'S ROAD, HONG KONG.

Is Mr Cheung in Room 308?

Yes.

Mr Cheung.

Mr Cheung?

Where did he go?

He was on the bed just now!

Come out, come out!

Sorry about that.

Thank you!

Hi, hi...

What a nightmare!

You can speak Chinese?!

Sorry for my recklessness earlier.

I was in a hurry...

Fine, fine!

What's your name?

I don't need to tell you.

I was rude to you earlier.

I just want to treat you to some coffee.

As a way to express my apology.

Mister, there are many good doctors in Bangkok.

You're in need of a check-up.

Could you bring me something to eat?

The dining room is at the back.

Go over there. They have everything.

What would you like, sir?

Ham and eggs, and a beer.

What would you like, Miss?

Coffee and a club sandwich, please.

Miss? Sorry.

May I ask, who is he to you?

You knew him?

We were friends in Hong Kong.

He was my brother. I'm Chan Mei-nan.

You're Mei-nan?!

That's great. I've been looking for you!

Looking for me?

About Chung Cheung...

It was because of him that

I took a clay off from school

and went to Bangkok police station.

I'm Paul Cheung.

So you're Mr Cheung?

I've been to your hotel.

About the Golden Buddha, do you...

It was stolen by thieves.

But they don't know anything about it.

I don't understand what you mean.

They may have gotten the Golden Buddha,

but its secret is no longer inside.

It's with me.

You know the Golden Buddha's secret?

I do.

So, where did you hide it?

I hid it... in a better place.

Can you tell me?

Sure, but not now.

Why can't you tell me now?

Besides, that belongs to my brother.

I know.

It's not good for me if I reveal the secret.

And you would be in danger too.

Besides, according to Chung Cheung's will,

I must be certain of your identity...

You have to make sure I am Mei-nan, right?

Please forgive me.

Then, should I give you my birth certificate?

You're too mistrusting.

Besides, I'm not interested in the secret.

Goodbye, Mr Cheung.

Thank you.

WE CAN TAKE YOUR LIFE AT ANY TIME

Is Mr Chan Chung-tai here?

And you are?

I'm Paul Cheung.

Please come in.

Please wait.

Okay.

Go, go!

Thanks for your kind help.

Please, have a seat!

I received a letter from the Skeleton Gang.

I turned it over to the police.

Never thought they'd be here to snatch the Golden Buddha from me!

Luckily you came to the rescue!

I'm here to discuss Chung Cheung's Golden Buddha.

You brought his Golden Buddha with you?!

The Skeleton Gang stole it.

But its secret is with me.

You're brilliant, indeed.

Could you please tell me the secret?

Per Chung Cheung's wishes,

the secret can only be disclosed

with you and Mei-nan present.

Right — we need to find her and bring her here.

But her school is too far from here!

Mr Chan, we haven't got much time.

You need to ask the police for extra protection.

In the meantime, give me Mei-nan's address.

I'll find her for you.

That... that's too much trouble for you!

Chung Cheung is my best friend.

It's what friends should do.

I'll go look for her now.

Great — thank you.

PATCHAWAT SCHOOL

Little girl.

Do you know where Teacher Chan Mei-nan lives?

Yes.

Could you take me there?

Sure.

Thank you.

Who's there?

It's me, Paul Cheung.

Please wait for me in the living room.

I'll be right there.

Sure.

I never thought that you'd find me here.

Well, I did have to climb a wall.

It's alright.

But I'm not used to guests who arrive by climbing over my wall.

Are you still mad at me?

I've come here

to sincerely apologise for what happened on the train.

Oh? Coming all the way here just for an apology?

There's another reason, of course.

Miss Mei-nan...

You trust that I'm Mei-nan now?

I met your brother and he gave me your address.

He asked me to come look for you.

My Brother?

We've never been on good terms.

Why would he care about me all of a sudden?

Mr Cheung.

Just tell me why you're really here.

You know, it can be dangerous for a single girl like you.

Dangerous? How so?

Before the Skeleton Gang gets to you,

you'd better take your Golden Buddha and come with me.

We'll go and meet your brother.

You ask for my Golden Buddha.

Why should I trust you now?

Ms Chan, I am risking my life

to carry out Chung Cheung's wishes.

Then you must be the nicest man in the world!

I really don't care about what you think of me.

But you need to heed my advice.

Bring your golden Buddha and come with me.

Golden Buddha... Always talking about my Golden Buddha.

Why don't you tell me about its secret first?

No — there are also secrets behind the other two.

So, I can't tell you mine.

Mr Cheung.

Why do you insist on keeping the secret to yourself?

Are you using it as a threat...

so you can share the treasure?

Do you think that I'm that kind of person?

If you want to share it, we can work together.

Work together?

You tell me your secret...

and I'll tell you mine.

Maybe we could find the treasure ourselves.

We don't even need to share it with my brother.

I wonder why you're being so nice to me.

There's a simple reason. Because I like you.

I think... you should go and meet your brother.

Fine — because I like you so much...

I'll listen to you.

Let me go and get changed first.

Would you like something to read?

Thanks.

Will you zip me up?

You're so bad!

Didn't you say we can work together?

Didn't you need me to meet my brother first?

I've changed my mind.

To show that I also like you, let's be partners.

Do you really like me?

But... there's a condition.

As long as we're partners, I'll promise to do anything.

ReaHy?

We will... work together.

What're you doing?

Aren't we partners now?

You're really bad!

So bad!

Am I bad?

I don't care!

Didn't you say you like me a lot just now?

If you want to know the Golden Buddha's secret...

Clever girl.

Now it's time to have some wine.

Wait.

You can't have the wine just yet.

You haven't told me your secret.

There are no secrets between us anymore.

You're a liar. You don't want to tell me.

Not in such a nice environment as this!

Ancl you're so beautiful.

The Golden Buddha wasn't even on my mind.

We should enjoy the moment now.

Paul, if you don't tell me the secret, I'll get really angry!

Please don't!

I'll tell you now, my Golden Buddha...

It's engraved with a vertical 22, a horizontal 22 and a reverse 22.

So, can we drink the wine now?

Wait, allow me.

Here — cheers to our partnership.

Ancl cheers to a beautiful girl's health.

Bottoms up.

Fall, fall!

Want to play games with me?

It's you! Why're you here?

I'm Mei-nan Chan. This is my home.

Mei-nan Chan?!

Who are you?

I'm Paul Cheung, your brother's friend.

What happened?

A few strangers came

and asked me for the Golden Buddha.

I didn't oblige, so they trapped me here.

The Skeleton Gang is something else.

They hid you here first,

and got a girl to pretend to be you.

Pretended to be me? Why?

All because of the Golden Buddha.

Ms Chan, it's dangerous here.

Come with me to go see your brother.

Ms Chan, you can't be sure what they'll do next.

Bring your Golden Buddha and come with me!

But it's no longer with me.

What?! Have they taken it already?

No, because my mother loved it clearly.

When she died last year, I put it into her coffin.

Does anyone else know about this?

No, I wouldn't tell them, even if they hit me.

Mei-nan's Golden Buddha is in her mother's coffin!

Take action now!

Hurry!

They know where it is now!

We'll head for the cemetery!

Did you find it?

No, nothing here.

Talk! Why isn't the Golden Buddha in the coffin?!

I don't know, I really don't!

Tell me now!

Just bury him.

I ll tell you! I'll tell you!

It's right after the bridge.

That way.

Uncle Wu!

Don't be sad. I'll go check it out.

Here.

Uncle Wu!

What happened?

Two guys dug up the graves, looking for the Golden Buddha.

Did they snatch it?

No, they thought it was in the coffin.

But actually, it wasn't there.

It wasn't?!

I saw the Golden Buddha at the funeral.

So, I stole it from the coffin.

I needed money recently, so I sold it.

You're such a... Where did you sell it?

I sold it to Mr Soong at the antiques market.

Did you tell those two guys?

I had to.

They were going to bury me alive

if I hadn't told them!

What should we do?

To the antiques market!

Salute!

Number Four!

Here.

What explanation would you give for your failure?

I... please forgive me, Chief.

Skeleton Gang members never beg for mercy!

Number One!

Here.

What should we do?

In accordance with the fifth rule...

What should we do?

Only success is allowed, not failure!

You are responsible if you fail your mission.

Chief, please carry out the punishment.

Take her away!

As for the Golden Buddha, we have failed on our first step.

You all must do better on the next step.

Catch Paul Cheung and Chan Mei-nan and bring them here.

And remember two things:

First, I want them alive.

You must not hurt them.

Second, they must not fall into the hands of the police.

In fact, you may even have to protect them.

Yes!

Based on our intelligence,

the Skeleton Gang may do harm to Paul and Mei-nan.

For the sake of their safety,

we need to protect them from any further attacks.

What if we can't stop the attackers?

Then arrest them!

Because it's too risky.

They're such a colossal criminal organisation.

To keep the peace and protect our citizens

is our responsibility.

I can tell you now:

these thugs may be clever,

but we've got plenty of clues in hand.

I believe we will solve this case shortly.

Let's get this clone.

Yes!

Don't mind them. Let's go!

Uncle Wu? The guard at the graveyard?

Yes, that's him!

He did sell me the Golden Buddha.

Where is it then?

I sold it.

Sold it?!

Do you remember who bought it?

Ms Mada, the lady who works at the Gold Mountain nightclub.

Lets Go

Where to?

To the Gold Mountain nightclub.

Thank you.

This is a really nice place.

I hardly go out, this is my first time here.

How should we get it back?

We'll meet Mada after the show

and buy it back at a higher price.

What should we do?

Where're you going? Hands up!

Yes!

Lets Go

Mr Paul Cheung, please wait.

What is it?

Our detective wants to see you.

Sorry, but we can't go with you.

If you don't, we will arrest you.

Fine — we'll go with you.

Is there any other way to get to your brother?

We can take a boat, then a larger ship,

and then by car.

When is the next boat?

At dawn.

Come on!

So many people died because of this Golden Buddha already.

We are in a battle of wits with the bad guys.

Let's see who's smarter.

Sorry.

You got involved with this for no reason.

Chung Cheung is my good friend.

I need to do this.

What're you doing?

Without it...

bad things won't happen.

Getting rid of it won't help.

At least your life will not be in danger.

It's not that simple.

They will keep chasing us because of its secret.

What if we get rid of all three?

Would they trust you?

What secret is there behind the Golden Buddha?

Please, don't tell me until we see your brother.

I suggest that you remember the secret first...

and then destroy it.

Do you have a pen?

Let me.

We're almost there.

Come!

This Way!

Oh no! My shoe!

Which one?

The one with the secret!

I'll go down and get it.

Paul!

Over there!

Go!

Let's go this way!

That way.

What is this place?

Chan Mei-nan? Where did you take her?

Where are my clothes?

Mr Paul Cheung.

Who's there?

Mr Paul Cheung.

Ms Chan is very safe. You just take a rest here.

We won 't hurt you.

Our Chief wants to meet you later.

Paul!

Are you okay?

I woke up in a strange room.

Lots of people were serving me.

I was sent here afterwards.

Paul, I'm scared!

What could this place be?

We've been trapped.

Are we in danger?

I'm not sure, but they seem to be looking after us.

We're dressed like we're at a wedding.

This house is really weird.

The Skeleton Gang's den is large indeed.

Looks like we're at the bottom of the ocean.

Both of you, please come over here so we can talk.

Who are you? What's there to talk about?

I'm the leader of the Skeleton Gang.

I can decide if someone lives or dies.

Nobody has the right to do that.

I sure can.

I need to know the secret of the Golden Buddha.

You've damaged it.

If you tell me the secret,

I guarantee you will not be harmed.

Ancl I will pay you $50,000 dollars as a thank you gift.

50,000 US dollars?

For each person!

I really want to get your US dollars...

But I really don't know the secret of the Golden Buddha.

Ancl you, Ms Chan?

Mr Cheung, we're being really kind to the two of you.

As you know, we wouldn't hesitate to do harm.

I knew that already.

I don't think you would be that foolish, right?

Sorry, but I am a bit foolish.

You two are indeed foolish.

You need a lesson to wise up.

Number 7! Number 9!

Here!

Number 2! Number 4!

Paul!

Paul, do you think they would kill us?

They can't — not before they get the secret from us.

They won't kill us.

What can we do right now?

Now...

Come, let's rest a bit first.

It's my brother!

Get in.

Brother, are you okay?

They kidnapped me!

Didn't you seek help from the police?

They sent two officers to live in my house.

But the Skeleton Gang killed both of them!

They brought me here.

Said they'll kill me ifl don't hand over the Golden Buddha!

So, you gave it to them?

How could I not?

I've got to keep myself alive!

What about yours?

Did they take those two as well?

They got the other two...

But they don't know the secrets.

That's why we're safe and still alive now.

I'm just worried that they have bad ideas in their heads.

How long can we stay alive?

The only way is if we escape from here together!

Thanks.

Please come in. I want to talk to you.

Me?

Hurry!

We need to find a way out.

Brother Tai, you go that way.

We will go this way.

Right.

Back here again! No exit in sight!

There's no way out from here!

No way out? Then what's the staircase for?

Let's just go upstairs.

What is this place?

Who cares? Let's go!

- That way. - That way!

Let's rest a moment.

You're tired. You can't run anymore.

At least we got out of there.

Let's disclose all our secrets...

and go find the treasure.

Mine is...

South, southeast, 30 miles, five.

My piece says...

Move the left hand, push the right eye.

Paul, what's yours?

Mine? I can't understand it.

Buddha — left three, left turn three, right four, right turn four.

Nanpang, southeast, 30 miles.

Buddha — left three, left turn three, right four, right turn four.

- Move the left hand and push the right eye! - Push the right eye!

Right, let's go there now!

Brother! Brother!

Mei-nan. Don't be too sad.

“The dead cannot be resurrected.”

These past few clays have been tough on you.

Don't be too sad, you have to mind your health.

My two brothers do not deserve to die.

It's our family treasure.

We shouldn't let them steal it!

Few things make sense nowadays.

That's just how the world is.

Paul, we are the only two people left who know the secret.

Our lives will be in even more danger now.

They won't kill us.

If they do, then they won't get the treasure.

As long as we're safe,

I'd rather give them all the treasure!

Let me ask you. What is your lifelong wish?

My Wish?

I've always wanted to build schools for the poor.

Too many of them don't have a chance to study.

That's good then.

This is what you should do for your community.

Don't let the bad guys get the money!

Wouldn't you agree?

Good! Then let's clig out the treasure right away.

We can't be at the wrong place, right?

Can't be. This is the only Buddha in the southeast.

It's the most famous and oldest monument.

And it's exactly 3O miles away from town.

Left three, left turn three...

Paul, could it be these columns?

Left... right... left three...

One... two... three!

Paul, it moved!

Try the fourth column!

How many times did you turn it?

- Just once! - Turn it two more times!

It moves!

- Turn the left hand... - Turn the left hand...

It must be that Buddha!

Mei-nan, you should be happy now.

This is a lot of jewels.

It's enough for you to build the school.

What you've clone for me...

I'll be forever grateful.

It's useless to be grateful.

The treasure doesn't belong to you.

Paul Cheung, you've been too nosy this time.

You two now know the secrets of the Skeleton Gang.

So you must be silenced.

Your group of outlaws has no regard for the law!

This treasure belongs to the Chan family. What gives you the right to take it?

What gives me the right?

Fine, I'll tell you before you die.

See if you can recognise me!

It's you?!

Of course it's me.

Why did you think you could escape so easily?

Sister, I am really sorry.

This underground cave will be your tomb!

Get down there!

These jewels belong to our family.

Spare us our lives...

Ancl you can have them all!

Take them! Take them all!

Stop! Stop! Listen to me!

Listen to me!

Stop it!

Don't get excited! Stop it!

Listen to me!

Paul, forget the jewels. Let's get out of here!

Go after them!

- Don't move! - Don't move!

Freeze!

Cuff him!

Are you two alright?

Detective, you came at the right time!

If you had told us to

leave my man behind and follow you,

I might have come earlier!

Detective, everyone is accounted for.

No one escaped.

Leave a few men to pick up the jewels.

Take all the bad guys to the station.

Yes — take them all back!

Let's go — move it!

Will you come back to Bangkok again?

It depends on my company.

But there's definitely a chance I'll be back.

I hope you do come again.

It's time to go.

I'll write to you from Singapore.

- See you. - See you.

Paul?

I have a small gift for you.

Open it after you've boarded.

Goodbye.

I WILL WAIT FOR YOU