All language subtitles for King Hu - Raining in the mountain (1979)

A Lo and Hu Co Production Ltd

RAINING IN THE MOUNTAIN

Producers: King Hu, Wu San-Yee

Executive Producers:
Lo Kai-Muk, Chung Ling

With: Hsu Feng (White Fox)
Sun Yue (Esquire Wen)

Tung Lin (Chiu Ming)
Tian Feng (General Wang)

Chai-Hsiang (Master Wu Wai)

Ming Tsai (Gold Lock)

Lu Chan (Hui Wen)

With appearance by
Shih Chun (Hui Tung)

Art director: King Hu

Choreography: Wu Mingstai

Editing: King Hu

Director of photography: Henri Chen

Music: Wu Tajiang

Assistant directors:
Tong Lin, Tan Hanzhang

Written and directed by: King Hu

The Three Treasure Temple
is be yond this shrine.

You see that tall monk?

He's the guardian of the temple.

There are no trespassers
with him around.

Brother!

Please follow me.

Who is he?

Brother Hui Ssu.

- Brother Hui Ssu.
- Welcome.

- My concubine.
- Madam.

Esquire Wen, the Abbot sent me
to wait for you.

Thank you.

I came as soon as
I got the Abbot's letter.

How is the old Master?

Getting worse.
Two days ago, he fainted.

But he is better today.

Still, I'm afraid
he'll be leaving us soon.

This is the famous
Three Treasure Temple.

What are the three treasures?

Not treasures in the worldly sense.

There are Buddha,
Dharma and Priesthood.

I don't understand.
What about Tripitaka's...

Tripitaka's handwritten
Mahayana Sutra.

How much is it worth?

It's priceless!

I've brought some old ginseng.
It may help.

It may...

The Abbot asked me to tell you

before he dies,
he will choose his successor.

The Temple is large
and there are many candidates,

so he is inviting outside friends
to advise him.

Who else is invited?

I don't know.

The Abbot also thanks you

for all your generous donations
and your warm support.

Don't mention it!

The Abbot has one more favour
to ask of you.

- Does he need more?
- No.

The Temple
has no monetary worries.

He wants your support
for his nominee.

He can rely on me.

Brother Hui Ssu,
who do you expect him to choose?

It is not for me to speculate.

- Leave the luggage to them.
- Yes.

Take this gentleman to his room.

Dinner will be ready shortly.

Thank you.
Don't worry about us anymore.

Let's eat!

Go ahead.
I'll come in a minute.

Hurry!

Up there.

It's here.

Go!

Come on!

Entry Forbidden

It must be here somewhere...
Watch for me.

- Find it?
- No.

What does it look like?

It's a scroll.

Just a moment!

Is that door locked?

Let's take a look!

Look!

It's open?

We should tell Brother Hui Wen.

Brother Hui Wen!

- What's the matter?
- The door has been opened.

I opened it.

- So we needn't worry?
- No.

- What did he say?
- He said to leave it open.

This way please!

The trip must have been exhausting.

Good day!

Take them to the guest rooms.

Madam!

Over there.

What is it?

Strange!

Brother Hui Tung, who is that?

She is Esquire Wen's
new concubine.

Esquire Wen?

You mean
the rich man from Chiang-Tung?

I know him.

Who'd have thought it?

Do you know that woman?

Yes.

Who is she?

A thief.
Her name is White Fox.

A thief?
Impossible.

I'm sure of it.

General,
did you notice her skeleton ke ys?

I didn't notice.

I captured her once at the border,
but she escaped.

Esquire Wen and I
are not close friends

but I should tell him
he's married to a thief.

Brother Hui Tung,
I would like to meet him.

Wait, General!

What?

There is more here
than meets the e ye.

You should have been more discreet.

You want me to steal
this damned scroll, don't you?

Yes, but wait for the right moment.

Lousy food for such a grand Temple!

Everybody here eats the same food.

You don't need luxuries
to lead a spiritual life.

I'm not leading a spiritual life!

Given the life you have led,
perhaps you should.

Mind your own business.

I don't understand.
You can buy whate ver you want.

Why are you so set
on that useless scroll?

Ignorant!

That scroll was handwritten
by Tripitaka.

It's priceless, it couldn't be bought.

You won't get fat on it!

This is the only one of its kind,

I've long dreamed of possessing it.

I'll get it for you soon. Then I'll go.

I can't stand waiting around here.

No rash moves. I have a strategy.

I can't wait any longer.

You can have your mone y back.
Hire someone else. I resign.

Why are you making such a scene?

I just want to have it done with!

Calm down.

What are you doing?

Listen, you've paid me to do a job.
Nothing else!

What a show of virtue!

Nonsense.

You've bought my skills, not my body.

I don't give bonuses!

- Keep your voice down!
- Why should I?

Please, my lady.

Who is it?

It's me.

Brother Hui Wen.

Greetings.

Let me introduce you.

Brother Hui Wen.

We have met earlier,
at the Scripture Hall.

You're lucky
that Hui Wen is our friend.

He's the Abbot's second disciple.

And the future Abbot.

You can't be certain of that.

Don't worry.

My words carry some weight
with the Abbot.

I'll leave you to your business.

Your support
would certainly be invaluable.

Did you receive my letter?

Yes.

It should work.

Did you received mine?

Yes.

If the succession falls to me,

the scroll is yours.

Agreed.

We business people trade on trust.

I'll sound out the Abbot for you.

But don't be hasty.

General Wang is pressing
Hui Tung's case.

The General is a warrior, the Abbot
won't heed his advice.

I hope not.

I have to go.

One more thing.

Your concubine may
roam around

but she musn't arouse suspicion.

I understand.

There's someone outside!

"Gold lock"!

Come back here!

Let him go.

Who is he?

That's the famous Master Wu Wai.

What does he do?

He is a Vimalakirti Nirdesa.

What does that mean?

He's a layman,

yet he knows more about Buddhism
than most monks.

A Buddhist
has such an entourage of women?

He's now impervious
to pleasures of the senses.

I don't belie ve it.
He looks like an old lecher.

Mind your tongue!
Even the Emperor respects him.

Set it down!

It's wonderful that you are here.

Old Master.

Get up, get up!

Rise.

Esquire Wen!

General Wang,
how have you been?

It's been a year
since we saw each other.

Master Wu Wai
certainly arrives in style.

He must have come here
for the succession too.

Perhaps.

Whom do you think will be chosen?

What do you think?

I think it must be Brother Hui Tung.

Well, Hui Tung
is certainly a cle ver man...

Give it to me!

That is food for Master Wu Wai.

I know. Leave it to me.

You may go now.

Who do you have in mind?

My mind is wandering these days.

My old body is failing me.

That is why I was so anxious
for your advice.

A Temple of this size
is a great responsibility.

If I choose wrongly,
there will be ruinous disputes.

I've also invited
Wang Chi and Wen An.

If conflict should arise,
the y can arbitrate.

What are your criteria for the choice?

I have none.

After careful deliberation, I think

it is unimportant
whether I choose a layman

or a monk,
as long as he is truly enlightened.

Hui Ssu!
Bring Master Wu Wai his food.

Brother Hui Tung.

That must be the food
for Master Wu Wai.

Let me take it in
while you fetch some tea.

When will the ceremony
for the succession be held?

In a few days.

There is still one worldly matter
to attend to.

A convict has paid a forfeit
to become a monk here.

Let's take a rest.

Nobody around. Take it off.

Thank you officer!

Please don't thank me.
We've been through a lot together.

- Is this Chiu Ming?
- It is.

Here is
the Temple document you need.

May I see the Abbot?

The Abbot has asked me
to take charge of him.

Make good use of your time here.
Goodbye!

Officer!

I can't express my gratitude.

Please don't... Get up!

Kneel!

This is the Abbot.
That is Master Wu Wai.

Disciple Chiu Ming
pays homage to his teacher.

Who is your teacher?

You are my teacher.

Are you here to be a monk
or to e vade punishment?

To be a monk.

What was the charge against you?

Theft.

So you did transgress.

I did not. I was wrongly accused.

By whom?

Lieutenant Chang Cheng.

How did this happen?

My brother was a woodblock printer.

My family owned an old edition of

the Diamond Sutra.

Chang Cheng wanted to buy it.

My brother refused him,
Chang Cheng accused us of theft.

Please get up.

What happened next?

My brother was beaten to death.
I was exiled to the border.

Did you e ver meet Chang Cheng?

No.

What would you do if you saw him?

Nothing.

You bear no grudge?

Start by mopping the floor
of the Temple.

- Brothers, here are your things.
- Let's have them!

Careful now! Don't drop it!

Where's the mone y?

- It's plenty!
- That's enough!

2,5 taels! It's a loss at that price!

Stop!

Wrong again!

You alone, do it again!

Esquire Wen!

General!

I just saw something very strange.

While Master Wu Wai was preaching,

he let his attendants bathe
in front of the monks.

Where?

Just behind the hill.

I've ne ver heard of Buddhism

preached like that!

Going a bit far!

Very profound!

I'll go and widen my perspective!

I'll take you there.

- What sect is it?
- I don't know.

Gentlemen!

The Abbot would like to see you.

Come this way, please.

Follow me.

- Gentlemen!
- Old Master!

Master is sorry
he couldn't see you earlier.

He had worldly affairs
to deal with yesterday.

He wants to know
if you are comfortable here.

Very comfortable.

He says that when his successor
is named some disputes may arise.

If the y do, will you please mediate?

You can rely on me.

It will be as you wish.

Splendid.

Old Master!

Who do you intend to name
as your successor?

Each of them is a Buddha.

As when quicksilver is spilled,

each drop is perfect.

You two helped me much
over the years.

Is there anything I can do
in return?

I know the Temple
owns Tripitaka's scroll.

Might I be permitted to see it?

That is simple.

Is Esquire Wen also interested?

I've long hope to see
this unique treasure.

It's not a treasure,
just a roll of ragged paper.

It is indeed a priceless treasure!

Extraordinary!

The value of this scroll
lies in its meaning.

Of course!

Brother Hui, please lead the way.

Wait a moment!

- What is it?
- Come here, have a look!

The y're e verywhere!

The y look like rosary beads!

Why aren't the y strung?

Come quickly!

Hurry, pick them up.

Give them to him!

You!

Who are you?

Chiu Ming.

Chiu Ming?

What did you do before?

I was a convict, sentenced to exile.

I have paid a forfeit
to become a monk here.

Now that you're a monk,
why are you flirting with women?

Please be more careful
of what you say!

Damn you!

You dare to lecture me!

This is ridiculous!

Why are you doing?

The hook!

All for that old scroll!

Sit down.

Chiu Ming,
don't tell anyone about this.

If others hear,
you will suffer for it.

The man who hit you
is Lieutenant Chang Cheng.

But you don't need
to be afraid.

Kneel down.

I'm appointing you guardian
of the Scripture Hall.

I fear the responsibility
is too great for me.

Tell me why?

I know that Tripitaka's scroll
is kept there.

What if something happened...

That is a worldly view.
That old scroll has no value.

Brother Hui Ssu!

Take this ginseng
to Master Wu Wai.

Tell him it is a gift
from Esquire Wen.

Hui Ssu! I want a word with you.

When did he shave
to become a monk?

This morning.

Why did you go up
to the Scripture Hall?

He has been made guardian
of the Scripture Hall.

A convict in charge of this Hall!
What is the zen meaning of that?

I think the Abbot will probably

appoint Hui Ssu.

I'm sure he won't.

Hui Ssu is too young.

Besides you've managed the estate
all these years.

No one could do
a better job than you.

You shouldn't have said that!

It would be disastrous
if Hui Tung overheard us.

Rubbish!

Don't be so foolhardy!

But my way is better.

Listen to me... Wait...

Sir!

Sir!

Sir!
Wait a moment, please.

First day, eight month.
His Re verence will officiate.

Everyone must attend in front of
the Main Hall when the bells sound.

Let us begin.

Your Re verence!

Since I am your good friend,

and also governor of this region,

I must clarify this matter.

Please speak out.

Do you know this man's background?

Please continue.

The accused was a local scoundrel,

convicted of theft
and sentenced to exile.

I don't know where he laid
hands on his forfeit.

His Re verence knows all this.

He himself shaved the man
to admit him.

Re verence,

your meditative life is
indifferent to worldly affairs.

You imply that I erred
in my judgement?

No, no.

I feared that you didn't know
his background.

Let's not dwell on his past.

He has reformed,
then he is not my concern.

But he is up to his old tricks!

How is he at fault?

He tried to steal
from the Scripture Hall.

Fortunately Chang Cheng
thwarted him.

He's making it up!

Your re verence!

His Re verence already has
my report of the incident.

General,

may I put a question
to the Lieutenant?

Of course.

Lieutenant, how do you know
he went there to steal?

I saw him
sneak into the Scripture Hall.

I grew suspicious and followed him.

I asked him why he was there,
he stuttered and couldn't answer.

I therefore presumed
that his intentions were bad.

Lieutenant Chang, you presumed?

He is an officer of the law.
Very familiar with characters like this.

Wasn't Chang himself an outlaw

before he joined the service?

Let's not digress.

Chang Cheng tried
to interrogate him.

Chiu Ming flared up
and knocked him

out of the building.

Chiu Ming! Did you do that?

Yes.

I hear that Chang
is a fine martial artist.

Yes, indeed!

How, then, was he knocked out
of the building?

This a sacred place, I couldn't
violate its peace by fighting him.

Outside,

Chang would have
arrested him at once.

Here, it's under

the Abbot's jurisdiction.

Hui Tung,

what do you think should be done?

By the rules of our temple,

he has transgressed
and should be expelled.

In the e yes of the law,

he has struck an officer and
should be given to the General.

Hui Wen, what is your opinion?

I have long been guardian
of the Scripture Hall.

If Chiu Ming intruded, it is my fault.

I should be held responsible.

Howe ver, I wonder

why Chang was there at all?

Let's no discuss that for now.

- Hui Ssu, and you?
- Punish him hard!

May I ask Brother Hui Ssu why?

If he isn't,
the General won't rest easy.

Take Chiu Ming
to the Scripture Hall and bind him.

I think the Abbot

has seen through your strategy.

He is 90 years old.
Too senile to see anything.

He's not all senile.

Besides, there was a sting
in Wu Wai's words.

This is getting sticky.

Only you and Chiu Ming
know what really happened.

Now he's tied up
in the Scripture Hall.

You can finish him off.

Jump down!

Why did you untie me?

Esquire Wen told us to.
He wants to befriend you.

Won't this go against
my teacher's intentions?

No, it won't!

Unwise!

Why?

It won't help to get rid of Chiu Ming!

Besides,

if there's a murder while we're here

it will damage our reputation
in the district.

We came here for the Scroll.

Let's not complicate matters!

You're right!

General, I think you should
go to the Abbot

and plead with him
to release Chiu Ming.

You'll make a good impression.

How can I go back on my words?

Doesn't matter.

So I have to say

"Your Re verence, my anger

"blinded me to the se verity
of the punishment.

"I regret it now.
Can you pardon Chiu Ming?"

General,
he deserves his punishment.

He has been bound
for se veral hours. It's enough.

Surely we can release him now?

It's late.
General, perhaps you should rest.

Let's discuss it another time.

Please see the General out.

Good night.

- General.
- What is it?

Tomorrow,
the monks will begin discussions

and their le vel of awareness
will be tested.

Please attend,
and give us your advice.

Certainly.

Gentlemen, have you read

the 3 disciples' answers?

The y're excellent.

General, what do you think?

Their answers are all very good.

Come over here.

In the last few days,
you three have proved

outstanding among
the hundreds of monks here.

Any one of you

could bear the responsibilities.

Now his Re verence must

decide between you.

Go to the pond behind the temple.

Each of you
fetch a bucket of clear water.

Is the water in your buckets clear?

Hui Tung,

tell me
how you got your clear water?

I worked together
with my brothers to get it.

Explain your meaning.

Only when many streams

have flowed into the ocean
does it reflect the full moon.

And you, Hui Wen?

I filtered the water
through a fine gauze.

One must continually
expunge worldly thoughts

in order to return to one's true nature.

Hui Ssu?

Things are as the y are.

Clear mind, clear water.

Tenth day, eight month.

When the bells sound

assemble in front of the Main Hall

for the Inauguration
of the new Abbot.

Hui Ssu!

Come here.

"To avoid disputes,

"the robe has not been passed on

"since the time of the
Fifth Patriarch, Hung Jen.

"But I have decided
to bestow it on my successor

"as a token of trust."

Chiu Ming!

Come over here!

Kneel!

From this point, you will be called

Hui Ming.

I entrust the three treasures
to your care.

You will uphold

our traditions

and spread Buddha's doctrine.
Rise!

Now?

Hui Ming is now our Abbot.

Respect him
as you respected the Old Master.

Turn!

Abbot Hui Ming will take his position.

These are
the documents of the Temple.

Hui Wen

will clarify any uncertainties.

Here is the Scroll of Tripitaka.

It has attracted much
unwelcome attention over years.

Be ready to deal with it.

Tomorrow,

the Old Master
will prepare for Nirvana.

We will chant the Amitayur Sutra.

Absurd! Choosing a convict
flouts all precedent!

He'll find that

he has me to reckon with!

Please, excuse me.

- I feel sorry for him.
- For whom?

All his efforts have come to nothing.

A monk that ambitious
is not fit to be an Abbot.

Do you think
I should speak to the Old Master?

About what?

To ask him
to appoint Hui Tung instead.

On what grounds?

I'll say that
as the governor of the region

I cannot agree
to the appointment of a convict.

You should do no such thing!

We should try to win over Chiu Ming.

What? He must hate us like poison!

Let me try.

Come over here!

Hui Tung has something to say.

Listen.

What?

Listen to what Hui Tung is saying!

Don't mention this to anyone.

Just lead them to the new Abbot.

Tell him that the food is terrible.

That you can't stand underfed
any longer.

Make yourselves a nuisance.

We'll show him what we're made on.

Did anything else happen today?

We captured a smuggler.

He is inside the gate.

Your Re verence!

What is wrong, Lieutenant Chang!

What happened before
was a misunderstanding.

I'm sorry

that you suffered because of it.

I have forgotten it already.

I hope you will forget it too.

One more thing.
I don't know whether to tell you...

Please speak out.

The food in your temple is not...

How?

It's bad.

The monks are grumbling.

I just heard Hui Tung inciting them

to protest to you about it.

I came here to warn you,
so you can prepare...

What does it matter?

- What if this goes too far?
- Brother Hui Tung is behind us!

What if he deserts us?

At worst, we can leave the priesthood.

Empty words!
How would we make a living?

It doesn't take much
to find a bowl of rice-gruel.

If you want to back down,
we should give up now.

Your Re verence,
we would like to talk to you.

Very well!

- Is it about food?
- Yes, it is.

Should we go on?

- You know what our food is like.
- Yes, I do.

All we get is rice-gruel,
and not much of that!

Every day some of us fall sick.

Not sick! We're starved!

What is happening here?

What are you shouting about?

Silence!

We will find a way
to improve the food.

But there are others improvements
to be made too.

Besides meditating and reciting sutras,

from now on,
all monks will do farm work.

Farm work?
That's unheard of for monks!

Be quiet!

Your Re verence,
I don't think farming will work.

It will.

We don't know how!

Then you must learn.

From whom?

From me.

Disperse now.

And what about the food?

The food problem must be solved.

You have seen
the accounts of the Temple.

Our expenses are heavy,
our income is limited.

We cannot afford
to spend more on food.

Then we will seek donations.

Donations have always been
my responsibility.

Mone y is scarce these days.

Then we must borrow.

Your Re verence,

to borrow, we need sureties.
Unless we ask Esquire Wen...

Splendid, ask him at once.

Your Re verence, about the food...

It will be better from tomorrow.

The y are the ones.

The y drank wine and ate meat.
He has been supplying them.

The y were caught in the act
this morning.

- How did the y pay him?
- Hui Wen gave them mone y.

What are you saying?

The y confessed e verything.

I told them to secure provisions

not to violate Temple laws!

Hui Tung, what is
the usual punishment for this?

For a monk, three months
in solitary confinement.

For an outsider, twenty strokes.

You can leave it to me.

Good, but we will alter the procedure.

The monks will le vel the land
around the well

so that we can plant vegetables.

Hand the outsider
to the Lieutenant to await trial.

- Your Re verence...
- That is settled.

Arrange it at once.

How dare you say such things?

Your Re verence.

Esquire Wen I was intending
to talk to you.

I wanted to congratulate you...

No occasions for congratulations.

Esquire Wen,

can you help us
to improve the temple food?

I would help if I could,

but I have some difficulties myself.

Can you help us
to borrow elsewhere?

Mone y-lenders need securities...

We can offer the Temple deeds
as a security.

But no mone y-lender
would accept Temple deeds!

Why not?

The y couldn't sell the Temple
if you defaulted!

Is there any other way?

You could use

the Scroll of Tripitaka as security.

What is it worth?

Se veral tens
of thousands taels of silver.

Very well, give Hui Wen
a draft for 10,000 taels.

As for the Scroll,

let me think about it.

These two drafts
cover 20,000 taels of silver.

One is for the temple,

the other is yours.

Here is the ke y to the Scripture Hall.

If he changes his mind,
follow your original plan.

Madam!

We'll save mone y if we get it this way!

But how can I account
for a murder in the temple?

Leave that to me.

After all,

he is the Abbot!

You go first.

Do you understand now?

Lieutenant,
I'm no match for him alone...

Don't worry,
I'll be there to back you up.

Go now!

Your Re verence!

Madam?

Hui Tung and Chang Cheng
are plotting to kill you!

Madam!

Do not be alarmed.

Apply some ointment to it.

Tonight, you will sleep outside
the Scripture Hall.

If anything happens during the night

you will be held responsible.

Go!

Did you see Chang Cheng?

Use the back door.
I'll meet you by the river.

By the river...

- General!
- Esquire Wen...

Well, this has been an e ventful visit...

Indeed it has!

Are you leaving today too?

I must.

I am neglecting my official duties.

Then I'll say goodbye now.

Please don't be formal.

- Goodbye.
- Goodbye.

Chang Cheng!

"White Fox has the scroll.
Giving chase.

"Will wait for you by river."

Where by the river?

- What about Gold lock?
- Go!

Chang Cheng?

It's Gold Lock!

Search!

Hurry!

Old man, can you ferry us over?

I'll pay you ten taels of silver!

Twenty then? Alright.

Come on!

Quick!

Wait!

- What is it?
- You didn't pay him.

What if he betrays us?
I'd better...

That won't do!

Old man! I forgot to pay you!

Come over, come over!

Please stay there...

Esquire Wen!

Hui Wen!

I've told the new Abbot
all about our plot.

You've stolen
and murdered in the Temple.

What do you propose
to do about it?

It was Lieutenant Chang
who started the fight.

There's no e vidence to prove that.

He was notoriously cruel.
His death was long overdue.

Whether he deserved it or not,
you're still a murderer.

In this case, what shall I...?

You'd better come and appeal
to the Abbot's mercy.

Perhaps he will be lenient.

So my visit has been in vain?

I fear so.

To hell with you!

Esquire Wen!

Don't go that way!

This roll of paper has been

the origin of the Temple's
troubles for many years.

Now I am returning it to Tripitaka.

General Wang!

The true value of the Scroll
lies in its meaning.

It should be available to all.

The old Abbot
has printed many copies of it.

This copy is for you.

Let her come here.
I will shave her head.

Come over.

Kneel.

Chant the sutra.

Processed by: C.M.C. - Paris