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40th Anniversary 2024 Restored Version

SHANGHAI BLUES

Starring Sylvia Chang, Kenny Bee and Sally Yeh

Directed by Tsui Hark

In memory of our beloved, James Wong

- Stop! - A French Car.

Are you kidding me?

The Japanese have landed at Hongkou.

They may arrive any minute. There'll be a curfew soon.

Go learn some French before talking to me!

This is the French Concession!

I'm on my way to the nightclub. Just go!

French Concession...

Shove it up your ass.

SLEEPLESS CITY CLUB

Nowhere is wonderful as here

It's legendary, splendid and ravishing

You and I, day and night

Making it eternal glory

Mr To inflated the price of rice.

We must eat bread soon!

Western wines, cigars and Chinese tailors

All in one melting pot

Porky face

You're a Concession comprador.

Your tummy is full of bread.

Rice would make you sick.

French Concession pals.

Nothing's worth much here.

Rice or bread

who cares?

French Champagne is the best.

- Enjoy! - Salut!

Wait a minute, fellows!

Pointed Beard.

If you all leave now

what do I tell my uncle?

Your Shanghainese sucks.

The club next door pays double.

- Go or no go? - Go!

Hold, hold, hold.

With strong spirit in our heart

to make this place paradise

Celebration of joy

Partying in heaven

Where on earth is my nose...

Where are you, nose?

Uncle... Here's your nose.

This belongs to Pointed Beard. Where are they?

The club next door.

They offered double.

- Just you and me... - Uncle...

I want to quit, too.

You also turned against me?

No...

No more clown for me anymore.

You're Cantonese, bad in Shanghainese.

Clown is perfect for you.

Uncle...

I want to be a solider.

Soldier?

Adventure for richness

Wonderland for gamblers

Fairyland for beauty

Uncle... you should quit too.

The Japanese are coming.

You and aunt should have a plan.

- They're really coming? - Yes!

Funny duo, you're on next!

We're done.

Not funny anymore.

The Japanese are already here!

Tell the boss

his family can do the clowns now.

Get out.

Take this stuff off!

Take this.

It still plays well.

Why? I'm going to war,

no need for music.

I mean you should sell this...

for food.

No hungry soldiers

fight well on the battlefield.

Look at yourself.

Show me the spirit.

No glum face, boy.

There, there... That's better!

With strong spirit in your heart

To make this place paradise

Celebration of joy

Partying in heaven

- Air raid! - Find shelters, quick.

Blackout!

Power outage. Hide!

- Sorry! - You pushed me!

Too dark to see.

You all right?

I'm fine.

Get down!

Swim across to the Concession!

The city is on fire.

Huge blaze.

Where is that?

North Town and Hongkou!

North Town?

I live there!I have to go back!

You can't! They're bombing!

I have to go home!

It's too dangerous!

Listen to me! Come back!

Wait it out first!

So quiet...

It will burn till nothing left.

- Where're you going? - I'm enlisting in the army!

Don't cry. It won't help.

Give me your hand.

- What's this? - This is...

the money I earned as a clown.

- Why give it to me? - Take it.

Keep it for a rainy day.

I may not make it back from war.

Money is useless to me.

Wait!

Remember...

We will win!

Right. We'll win.

We'll definitely win.

- Have faith. - You have to come back.

Promise me...

Let's meet here.

See you under the bridge.

But...

I can't see your face.

What's your name?

My...

The air raid is over.

- I have to go home. - Uncle!

Where are you?

Under the bridge after victory!

Under the bridge!

MOVING SALE

SHANGHAI NORTH STATION

Uncle, what a hurry! I just arrived.

The band needs a tuba.

That's you!

I can't play the tuba.

Just make some noises!

Lemme try.

The band leader.

Come with me!

You late!

My nephew.

Hello... Sorry, I didn't mean it.

Your nephew is a klutz.

- Sorry... - The train is coming.

Follow me.

You klutz be careful!

- I'm sorry... - There's the train... Hurry!

Help me out!

Pull him up!

Are you hurt?

I'm so sorry...

I've had enough. Turn around.

Train's coming, get ready!

Be ready!

Where is the train?

The other side!

It's from the other direction!

Why the other side?

Beats me.

Whatever. Follow me!

Stop dreaming! Get ready to work!

Welcome, welcome, welcome...

Music! Ready!

Tuba?

Tuba! Here!

Tuba, come back!

Toilet paper, 2,000 Yuan...

Toilet paper, 2,000 Yuan...

Toilet paper...

What?

2,000 Yuan

It was 500 yesterday.

- It'll be 3,000 tomorrow. - Forget it.

Then use your hand.

US dollars?

What the...

Don't believe in money anymore!

WOMEN'S TOILET

Honey, come on.

Give it to me!

Dollar.

Thank you.

A bun for 1,500.

Cheaper than toilet paper.

Missy, 1,500 for two buns.

- Two buns. - Will do!

1500. The wrapper is free.

Peeping?

I don't want it now!

Go eat toilet paper!

ORIENTAL DANCE TROUPE

Pinch me?

You pervert!

You stole her money!

Return it!

Come on, bro.

Let's split it.

Don't bro me! Hand it over!

I'll call the police!

Don't do that again!

Pedicab? Sit.

I'm not ready!

Follow that one up ahead!

Hurry!

Get going!

We'll lose them!

- Get off. - All right I will l ride the bike

Take my tuba.

Let's make it clear.

- You still have to pay. - No problem.

Damn! You are an angel.

It must be here.

This can't be.

Closed?

Moved out, it's normal these days.

Missy

But they're my relatives.

Now they're gone.

Gone?

Can't find your relatives?

Too bad, Missy.

Pay up first!

Look at this poor girl.

Where's your compassion?

But you still have to pay!

I bust my butt all day.

Where's your compassion?

Blood sucker, I'll pay now.

Don't peep!

Turn around.

- Don't look. - Trust me.

Why should I listen to her?

Come back!

You haven't paid!

Come back!

Stop right there!

Stop!

Don't write a ticket! Leaving now!

Too late.

This way, handsome.

Any discount?

Do I look like charity?

Discount?

I'm getting rich!

I'm exhausted. I quit.

Time to pay.

Easiest money I've ever made.

47,900 Yuan.

Oh, no!

I lost my wallet.

No money?

You want a free ride?

Police!

You big spender!

All these girls?

Girls!

This guy is paying for your entire street!

Let go of my pants...

Comrade-in-arms...

Tuba!

- That really is a tuba! - Tuba?

A tuba... Too loud for us.

No Western music here.

Send him away.

Guys, I'm a fellow veteran.

A fellow soldier? Which battalion?

The Eighty-eight.

Us too! Same unit!

Come, salute!

At ease.

Have you not seen a young lady

with short hair?

A young lady? Short hair? How short?

- Or in between? - What did you say?

You damn deaf? Get off me.

A short haired girl?

Right, have you seen her?

Not funny!

I'm blind but you're not!

Have seen or not?

Speak up!

Never mind, then.

It seems they haven't.

- He's gone. - So?

Watch your step!

Bye, bye!

My friend... We're not hiring musicians. Leave!

You're on next, Skinny Bags!

- Get moving! - Don't rush me

or I'll bring the toilet with me!

Boss.

Boss. A drink?

A Merry Widow.

Haven't find a taker for your ring?

Don't worry, I will find my Venus.

Unbelievable.

Come here.

You didn't tell me someone booked me for a private drink.

That's a lot of money.

S... S... Sorry!

Forgot to tell you...

Dumbass!

What did you call me?

It's burnt through!

What's burning?

Skinny Bags, you're on!

Don't rush me or I'll perform in nude.

Don't say that, it'll come true one day.

- Really? - Really!

Squinting eyes

Squinting stars

Make that fine wine

And fill the lonely heart

Where's the dress?

Skinny Bags went out with it.

Oh no...

A candy-coated dance

Your dress...

What about it?

Has a big hole!

With a stack of bills

Who is buying love

and dreams of fortune

in this sleepless city

How did this happen?

Dum ass dragged me away while I was ironing!

Big applause.

Should thank me.

Well, you deserved it.

Thank you!

I'll kill you!

What's going on?

Stop fighting!

Stop! Let's talk it out!

Stop yours stilettos!

They're all on my face.

I'll stand still for your hits.

- Leaving? - Yes.

Sorry.

I'm in a rush.

You have to double pay for my girl's dress.

If you want to make a living here,

find a sugar daddy.

Don't jump!

Who's jumping?

You!

- Don't let go! - Go?

Why?

I can't swim. Help!

Help?

Life is precious.

Quit yapping and save me!

Why commit suicide?

You should have regret for your deed.

I'll save you when you learn.

Feel sorry now?

Do I look sorry enough?

Holy heaven.

Here I come!

Stop flailing.

You're heavier than you look!

Don't be so weak, sister Be brave.

Look at me, homeless.

Can't find my relatives and lost all my money.

Now I have nowhere to go.

But I'm still strong!

Never believe in suicide.

You're right.

You convinced me.

I'm leaving.

- Pedicab! - Coming!

One second.

Go ahead, Miss.

You really homeless?

Going to your place?

Don't thank me for my good heart.

Just don't do that again.

If you do it and I'm not around,

- you'll be... - Be quiet or I'll kick you off!

Here we are!

That was exhausting.

What a huge crate!

Is there a warehouse upstairs?

There's no warehouse.

Careful!

He's so clumsy.

He lives upstairs?

Don't think so. No one lives up there.

Come in!

Jeez!

Easy with your coffin.

The building's falling apart!

I'd hate to be her husband!

Din-dins, Bigeyes.

I'll smash you if you flash again.

Experience counts.

Not even a few drops?

These sequins...

They flash when I move!

Be self-reliant in Shanghai.

Don't be a parasite, OK?

Out!

These sequins flash when I move!

I've struck gold!

Every drop is diamond.

Diamond is forever.

Assassin!

Take that! It's either me or you, buddy!

Who did that?

Go free. Godspeed.

What the...

- Don't over react. - It's huge!

Behind you!

What is that?

Tell me!

A rat!

Where? Help me get it off!

It's on you!

What is that?

Rat!

Shu-Shu!

- Come down, it's gone. - Really?

Watch me kick his ass.

He's in the shower.

Peeping?

What's going on?

I've never been a Peeping Tom before.

Tell me what did you see, Shu-Shu?

What did you see?

What?

Lots of soap suds!

I'm not used to sharing a bed.

Sofa for you, bed for me.

Good night!

The bed is queen size.

The rat is still here!

How did you get here?

Get back on the sofa!

What are you doing?

Do-re-mi!

Get up!

The price of rice is sky-high.

The market crashed.

Everyone for himself.

Bank's closed.

It's chaos out there!

Open the windows.

Just take a deep breath.

Have some milk.

It's free.

Church milk?

It's a bad omen.

What is it this time?

I need 200,000 Yuan for the rent.

What bad timing.

My money's been stolen.

Ask the thief to help you.

So this isn't yours?

Not actually!

Perfect set up.

God just shows his power!

The money I have to...

Have to help me out now! Simple.

You're a lifesaver. Bye!

Bandit!

Bye...

My dream wear.

Hairy legs?

Some noises... Can't be a ghost.

Come down!

It's dangerous!

- Why you here? - I wasn't peeping.

I was only on the stool.

What stool?

The stool for...

- What? - Nothing!

I'm off!

- Wait! - Such height.

I stood there?

Wake up!

Why I'm here?

I carried you in here.

What else did you do?

I did nothing.

Good, I woke up in time.

Wait, tell me, have you ever been to the bridge?

- Sure! - You have?

- I jumped off it. - You did?

To save someone.

- When? - Last night!

- Last night? - How about...

ten years ago?

So it's really you!

I've found you!

You've got the wrong person!

You sounded excited.

How exciting is a "ha"

you'd rape me if I go "Waa"!

I only went last night, not 10 years ago.

Sorry, wrong person.

Your wife?

Yes... No! Just girlfriend.

- Faceless? - No idea how she looks now.

For 10 years, I don't know who she is.

Holy heaven it's your girlfriend.

You say you know her,

but no idea who she is.

For 10 years no face... Why?

You are totally incredible!

But you sounded really romantic. That's also incredible.

Yes, you're right!

I miss that feeling.

Can I be that face?

- Sure... - Trust me.

- I won't let you down. - Sure.

Rats!

Late again?

Uncle!

Time is money. We need money!

Sorry, a gal knocked me out.

A gal? Same mistake!

Never get near them.

Impractical!

Bull shit!

Be impractical!

Breaking news!

Dollar is down! Gold is up!

HUJIANG BANK CURRENCY EXCHANGE

Why do we line up for inflated money?

Line up or you'll be out!

Three silver dollars per person!

One silver dollar.

- Two for me. - It's my turn.

- Two more quota! - Perfect, it's my turn.

My head...

Uncle!

Don't push!

Left side last time...

now the right side.

Don't push!

What rotten luck...

Don't push!

Come on!

No more currency exchange! Go away!

Leave the area! Come back tomorrow!

Are you all right?

I'm all right!

Her voice...

Say you're all right again!

I'm all right!

Then move along!

What a weirdo...

Said it twice.

Go away! Go!

- Uncle. - Go back to Canton.

I've had enough of you.

But listen to her voice...

She looks so familiar from the back.

They all look the same anyway.

He is right.

Just go away. Move along!

Go home.

Kindergarten teacher for hire.

Miss, the job's not for you.

The pay is too little.

Better than nothing.

CALENDAR QUEEN CONTEST

Autumn wanders quietly

Calendar Queen Pageant?

- Will you join? - I will.

My eyebrow pencil?

Here, I'm using it to write an address.

You're really joining?

Why not?

Try my luck.

I might get a rich husband.

Thanks. I copied the address for you too.

I'll leave it in your pocket.

Calendar Queen, Soy Sauce Queen...

Or even toilet bowl Queen!

I put it in your pocket. Don't forget!

It's a waste of time.

Do you know what one US dollar is worth?

300,000 Yuan!

Here are two dollars.

So you are my pet now.

Little cutie.

Go to hell!

Your disgusting appetite.

You should burn in hell you pervert.

You...

- Get him! - Don't hit me!

Take your money back!

Skinny Bags! I'll tear you apart.

How dare you.

This is cradle snatching!

Even kids are scared of you.

Get going!

- Beat it! - Get outta here!

My... my fault.

Gree... greedy me.

It's not your fault.

Stop bawling. I understand.

What do you know?

You need money for your addicted father.

Here's some money.

Take it.

If you need more, ask me.

Careful those who take advantage of kids.

Who had the guts to hit my man?

Dumbass!

How dare you!

Why'd you pick on my man?

What taste!

If only your brain matched your bum.

Why?

Then you'd know not to support a scoundrel!

You bitch!

Don't pull!

It's turning!

What now?

Let's see who's got brains now.

Hehehe, hahaha, have a laugh

Hahaha, hehehe, don't stop laughing

Turn that frown upside down

Luck will be around

If you want world peace

just keep on laughing

A laugh is worth a thousand gold

A smile is priceless, like love

Macho!

- Yes, boss. - Send her big flowers.

Yes, boss.

When the whole world laughs

Peace will reign on Earth

Hehehe, hahaha, have a laugh

Hahaha, hehehe, don't stop laughing

These flowers are for you.

Mr To'd invite you for a private drink.

Sorry. I don't drink.

Especially privately.

- You should drink with him. - I...

If not, how about breakfast together.

Is this enough?

- It's a good deal. - US dollars!

If it's so great, you go lie down and earn it!

- What nerve! - Never insult a woman.

She may become your boss's wife.

- Pick up the money! - Yes, boss.

Wrath bristle through helmet

Looking up the sky I let out a roar

At 30, traveling 8000 li's, my deeds are but dust

- Comrades-in-arms. - Comrade, sit.

Well, found your gal yet?

Should try the brothels.

- Don't be rude. - You've been there?

Have you eaten yet?

- Hairy Ape is buying food. - That's right.

He's back!

What's up?

Let's cook.

Is he OK?

- He just sold blood! - Sold blood?

How can you be so happy feeding on his blood.

It's nothing out there.

We take turns.

I sell today, he sells tomorrow.

My turn tomorrow.

I must eat up today.

Or have no blood to sell.

I'm the back up.

We share the same blood.

Will he be all right?

Just passed out.

Look...

those beautiful neon lights.

But you're blind.

Imagine.

We survived the war.

We won't die here.

Our time will come.

What's on your mind?

I met a boy today.

I met one too.

He looks silly when he smiles.

But kind of cute, too.

- He is... - The man of my dreams.

He's my knight in shining armor.

And... He's my Prince Charming.

He's my...

I get the point.

And the goosebumps too.

You're home!

If not, who else was talking to you just now.

Got a fever?

It's not you. It's me.

I'm an early bloomer.

With plenty of experiences.

If you had my instincts, you'd choose him too.

I'm head over heels falling in love.

Are you ill?

Yes, killed by your words.

Yes, love kills.

No trespassing. Good night.

Stool!

It's him!

Do-re-mi, working today?

Your prince has a painted face?

Not all the time.

He is a wonderful violin player.

Whatever...

It's all about your instinct.

- You have a fever. - Are you ill?

I feel awful. I'm burning all over.

My prince is a musician.

I call him Do-re-mi.

You're real cooked up.

Shu-Shu, you shouldn't work today.

Work? A kindergarten is hiring.

The address is in my pocket.

- Get it yourself. - Teacher?

Apply right away!

What a proper job.

KINDERGARTEN ADDRESS

Look, is this it?

That's it. Hurry! Before someone else gets the job.

Hiring teachers?

Kindergarten?

888...

888!

Doesn't look very kindergarten.

Thanks... excuse me!

CALENDAR QUEEN REGISTRATION OFFICE

Make way!

Show your hand to register!

- Is this a kinder... - Go that way!

- Next. - Why'd she go first?

Hand! Hand! Hand!

Stamp?

Queue over there.

No stuffing please. Next!

What's going on?

Measurements.

Is that necessary?

Scared? Yours must be fake!

Nonsense! I'm the real thing!

- 17, 22, 17. - It can't be!

Your turn!

Real thing, eh?

What kindergarten is this?

Real enough.

35, 24, 35.

Hiring gym teachers?

- Photo section. - Seriously?

Of course!

We meet again this year!

They are very demanding.

I've been here for seven years.

They should choose more than one every year.

Ready! Stand still.

How could you! It's my back!

- Come back next year. - Ridiculous!

Next! Your turn.

Don't move.

Swimsuit.

Hiring a gym teacher?

I'm a trained lifeguard.

You don't need to save anyone. Figure counts.

Over there!

This fits so well.

That's showing too much.

You too.

Oh, so am I!

Who's showing too much?

Where did she go?

Hand! Hand! Hand!

Kindergarten?

There's no children here!

It's a scam!

Wait! It's our swimsuit!

SHANGHAI RADIO

Mr Ma is busy today.

You should leave.

Miss Chow... I beg you.

You're a huge star.

If you sign I'll promise you anything.

Mr Ma, I am really too busy.

Mr Ma?

Yes.

Mr Ma!

Miss Chow...

- Mr Ma... - Please sign it.

If you sign,

your billboards will be all over Shanghai!

Not interested. Here!

- Please sign, Miss Chow... - Mr Ma...

This one's yours.

This one's mine. Miss Chow!

I'll get the best composer for you.

Composers these days are mediocre.

Please sign.

Mr Ma, try this one! It's really good.

Your generation are full of theories.

But your stuff never sell.

How disappointing!

This "Shanghai Blues" is pretty good.

- Pretty good? - Very good!

- She said very good! - I told you so.

Get out of my way!

- What's your name? - Tung Kwok Man!

She likes the song!

Where's the contract?

She took my contract!

Hope is everywhere!

My day has finally come!

My neck... I need a doctor.

Friends, I'm going to be famous!

God bless me!

- What a coincidence. - Hi.

- What are you up to? - I'm sorry.

- Pervert! - Sorry, what a heavy rain.

Sir, let me walk with you.

- How dare you! - Don't hit me!

Please cover me!

Thanks, lady!

Have a heart!

Ma'am!

You'd rather get wet than help me?

Remember me?

I'll cover you.

Pedicab! Pardon me!

What a terrible driver!

You'll run over someone!

Slow down! I have your umbrella!

Catch the thief!

Thank you.

I'm sorry to get you soaked.

It's all right.

Goodbye then.

Yes, goodbye.

- You live here? - Yes, I do.

- Let's walk together. - Sure.

- We must say goodbye now. - Indeed.

- Goodbye. - Goodbye.

You live here, too?

- Upstairs? - Downstairs?

What a coincidence!

Oh, dear...

What's wrong?

I forgot my key.

Catch a cold? Come upstairs to warm yourself.

All right.

Come in.

- Unlocked? - There's nothing to steal.

Have a seat.

You'll catch pneumonia. Get changed first!

It's your pyjamas!

Don't worry I don't mean anything.

Return it anytime.

It'll take ages.

You don't wear pants to sleep?

The pants are right here.

- There's no button on it. - I forgot to tell you.

I lost them ages ago.

I didn't see anything!

- That means you saw everything! - I only saw a little!

You finished? Can I turn around now?

Asking me to change

without closing the window.

What's in your mind?

I don't close them when I change.

You had it all planned!

Look at me...

and look at you.

What would people say about this?

Do-re-mi...

Do-re-mi-fa-so-la-ti!

Looking for me?

- Stool! - Open up!

You can't! Not with me here!

I can't open up.

Don't look at me, look at her!

- Why not? - Why what?

I asked you first.

Can't be seen dressed like this.

We haven't done anything. Why can't we be seen?

That's right! We haven't done a thing.

So, open up!

You can't open it!

I can't open it.

Do-re-mi! If she sees me like this

I'm done for!

- Do-re-mi! - Send her away.

- Do-re-mi! - Yes?

Do-re-mi! Where are you?

- Coming! - Do-re-mi!

Coming!

Stool!

Stool, where are you?

I'm already inside.

Through the window?

Yeah, I climbed in.

Impressive, right?

Shu-Shu saw your painted face.

You just scared her.

Don't do that again.

They look so familiar...

It's her!

What was that?

Sounds like a rat.

A rat!

Church milk?

It's nutritious.

Thanks.

Do-re-mi! You're so nice to me.

I wasted all day at a kindergarten.

And I have no money for food.

My stomach is rumbling with hunger.

My money was stolen.

It's the thief's fault.

He should go to hell.

If I see him again, I'll wring his head off

and stuff him like a duck.

I know who stole your money.

How?

Your money was...

Do-re-mi!

Don't open the door!

It's must Shu-Shu.

She can't know I'm here.

Or she'll mock me.

I'll hide.

- But where? - Play it by ear.

What about me?

We'll all play it by ear.

Do-re-mi!

Professor, I was looking for you.

- Where's the money? - I've spent it!

All the daily necessities...

That money made life possible.

Take this.

Give me a break!

Don't get mad.

Let's help each other. It's a win-win.

Well, you better help me now.

You coming here is a huge mistake.

You're not leaving today.

Is money all you care about?

Is it worth hurting our friendship?

I should never have been your friend.

Learn to let go.

Who is it?

Thief! Come out!

Someone come out!

I will, then.

You!

Stool, come here!

He stole your money.

I remember! You did it! Pay me back.

And he spent your money!

Why'd you spend my money?

And you stole my wallet!

- Give it to me! - Do what he said.

- What about me? - He pays him back.

then he can pay you back.

Then who'll pay me back?

Of course him.

I want my money back!

So complicated!

More confusion is coming.

Let's have a look. Come out.

Enjoy the mess.

One more?

Shu-Shu.

I don't believe this!

This is too much!

Hand on heart there's nothing between us.

Nothing? You two were barely dressed.

Pyjamas!

You're in his pyjamas!

He made me do it.

He made you do it?

You wanted to seduce him!

It's a misunderstanding. Don't slander me.

Misunderstanding? Then why did you hide?

Weren't you hiding, too?

- I... - Well?

I'm not as slutty as you!

- What'd you call me? - Slutty!

How dare you!

How dare you say that!

Leave if you can pay for yourself!

Quit being a parasite.

Fine! I'll leave!

I'm leaving!

I won't be a parasite!

Still here?

Shu-Shu...

I need some money for food.

I haven't eaten a thing today.

I promise I will...

pay you back one day.

Earn your own money.

Don't be a parasite.

Leave. I won't do anything for you.

Why don't you go up there?

What for?

He's not my husband.

Look... He's all yours.

I can live perfectly fine without a man.

Why should I take your man?

Who do you think I am?

It's OK.

I've been waiting for someone.

Who is it?

An old friend from 10 years ago.

He'll come back to me soon.

You should've told me!

We don't have to fight!

Let's stop talking about men.

This is all their fault.

Let's go home.

I'm cooking. I'm starving.

Comrades-in-arms!

I brought something so that you can stop selling blood.

Ta-da!

- What's that? - Huh?

You light up. I'll cook!

- That's a feast! - This basin's filthy!

Don't bother washing, just cook.

But I must!

- Bacteria will make you sick. - That's true.

- Get the fire going, let's cook! - I know...

She's always down here.

Tuba's girlfriend?

But she is medium haired.

What's going on?

Skinny Bags.

Messing with me?

Left cheek or right cheek?

You choose.

Watch this!

Go to hell!

Bite me.

It's my head!

Stop!

You dirty bums! Stop fighting!

I haven't eaten!

- Men! - Sir!

Get rid of these bums!

Yes, sir!

He did it!

You have the gall to stab a police officer?

I'll put it out.

Your ass is done for.

Tear this place apart!

Throw everything out!

Yes, sir! Smash 'em all!

- Don't! - What a waste!

- Take this. - Comrade-in-arms.

Have to say goodbye.

Maybe we'll fight together someday.

- Right... - Cut the crap!

Careful.

- Tuba! - Move along.

- I've something to say! - Save it for the war!

- Dirty bums. - Just won't shut up...

Stop looking! Go!

You know them?

They're comrades-in-arms. Lemme help you.

You saved me again.

But we shouldn't meet.

What happened?

Nothing. But Stool deserves better.

Why?

Stool cares for you.

I care for you, too. And you?

Plenty of people care for me.

Not just you.

I get it.

You're testing me, right?

What? I meant nothing like that.

That means something already.

Do I have to be straight forward to you.

Think you're Don Juan?

What do you take me for?

A woman!

Found work?

Want some milk?

You think you're so great?

You and her are no different!

Pouting to get your way!

I can pout, too!

If you keep that face, don't come up here!

Toss that at me?

Two can play this game!

Why'd you smash my glasses?

Fine, smash everything!

- Don't move! - You're a big bully.

I am a bully!

What a man! You look down on women!

It's not about being a man!

I'm done being bullied!

Pouting at me all day, throwing hissy fits!

Pouting everywhere, even on the toilet!

Pout yourself to death!

You want a fight?

Put that cup down and fight!

You got it!

Duck!

Tired, eh?

Do-re-mi! Be a man and stay still.

Stand there, let me hit you.

Let's see what you got.

Let me hit you or I'd feel awful.

I'm not that stupid! Come on!

How did it get here?

Do-re-mi! Are you all right?

I didn't mean it!

Didn't mean it?

I'd be dead if you meant it.

Don't die!

I'm sorry.

Look at this one.

- She's too fat. - Yeah...

- Let me see this. - She's good.

This one's perfect! Look!

Look! Oval face, tall nose.

- Look! - This one's better!

This one's a beauty.

Look.

- Indeed! - Mr To got great taste!

- Remarkable! - That's right!

- What do you think? - Who's got great taste?

Madame Yu!

Madame Yu. What can I do for you?

The Chinese Merchants Association is sponsoring this pageant.

Remember

that it's aimed at housewives.

Yes!

She looks promiscuous.

She won't do.

Promiscuous?

How is she promiscuous?

Madame Yu.

These are the ones

- that we've disqualified. - That's right!

I don't think so. I am the biggest sponsor.

I get to pick whom I please.

This one!

Who's that?

Uncle! Moving to another country?

- As soon as I have the money. - Watch out!

- Yeah, right. - I'll help you out.

Don't bother! Watch out for women

and I'll be much better off.

South Pacific!

Time to work.

I'll take you there.

Away from this...

...poverty.

- The usual? - No! I can't take it anymore.

You do it!

SALE

Big sale with gift!

More purchases, more gifts!

No purchase, no gift!

Thanks to you that geezer bought us so many gifts.

Of course!

I bought you so much today.

Don't I deserve a kiss?

Sure!

- What about you? - Come on!

Let's have a kiss!

- Do it! - Go on!

Kiss this side.

I'll kiss you, then.

Here's the car!

Let's go!

Come on!

You! Come out!

My arm is going to break if you don't!

If you do as I say I'll buy you the entire street.

Back to work!

It's your turn to hit.

Thank you, sir!

You've bought us so much!

- Go easy. - My arm still hurts.

Stop, I'm getting off.

What are you doing? It's dangerous!

Are you blind? You made me crash!

Don't steal my cotton!

Let me through...

- What do you want? - That's my friend.

Your friend?

- It must hurt... - How is she?

Her leg was crushed.

- Take her to hospital. - All right.

Careful!

- Hold her up. - Careful!

Take her to hospital.

- Don't hurt her leg. - Stay with her.

- OK, out of the way. - Are you all right?

I'm fine, go back to work.

That's more important.

Well done, young man.

For your trouble.

Well done, old man.

For your trouble.

Nutcase! Scram!

Let's move!

Don't worry.

We're going to hospital now.

What happened?

Why did you jump off?

Again?

I'm not blind! Come back!

Uncle!

Come out!

I'm giving up South Pacific.

I'll go to Canton, you stay here.

Lemme help you...

Feeling better?

I'm fine...

- Then back to work. - What work?

We've been fired!

Forget south pacific.

I can't even afford the boat!

Go to Canton instead!

- Shu-Shu! - You're badly hurt,

you need rest for a while.

Have... Have some tea.

He's here again...

Come here.

Miss Shu... wants this cooled.

Why are you still here?

It's my last night.

I'm leaving Shanghai in a few days.

Where to?

Hong Kong.

I have an investor for a club.

- Hong Kong? - Yeah...

What's that place like?

A real melting pot.

Perfect for someone with gusto, like me.

Congratulations.

Skinny Bags.

For some reason

this ring...

- never found an owner. - Boss...

We're not made for each other.

I know I'm over the hill.

No hope at all?

I only have one hope.

If I give it to you

I'll have none left.

Don't move!

You're hurt, don't move!

- My plant! - You need to rest

Get into bed.

My leg!

Don't move!

Shu-Shu, I've thought about it.

I'll find a job

and form a family of three.

Family of three?

You, me...

and Do-re-mi!

That's three!

Two's enough.

Count me out.

If you're looking for work

stay out of my field

One is enough.

Once you're in

you'll be a spinster for life.

You won't find a husband.

Don't worry

I won't do that.

Remember, don't move.

I know.

Told you!

I'll stop!

Get over here. Don't move either.

Calendar Queen gone missing!

10 million reward offered!

Calendar Queen gone missing...

I swear she was my passenger

Everyone says that!

Miss World was my passenger, too!

She really was my passenger!

I've never lied.

EMPLOYENT AGENCY

This Calendar Queen looks so ordinary.

She's not pretty at all.

Even she's prettier.

10 million...

- What an offer. - What?

10 million? That much?

I can't even imagine!

It's her!

She really was my passenger!

Get going!

- It's really her! - It's you!

The Calendar Queen!

- Here she is! - Go away!

Watch out!

- Calendar Queen! - Stop following me!

Go away!

Watch that car!

Kiddo.

What are you doing?

I'm the new Calendar Queen!

Shu-Shu!

I'm the new Calendar Queen.

They offered a reward for me.

If we can get that money.

That'd be amazing!

The car's for me.

Pardon me.

Shu-Shu.

I have to go.

Remember... No alcohol tonight.

I will.

Ladies and gentlemen...

Welcome our new Calendar Queen!

Lemme have a smooch!

Let me introduce...

I own a match factory.

This is the Match Queen.

I own a chicken farm.

May I present Chicken Queen.

My turn!

I sell toilet paper.

This is the Toilet Paper Queen.

Hi there.

- Milk Powder. - Toothpick.

- Lightbulb! - Insecticide!

- Soap! - Biscuit

Toilet Queen!

Your uncle is a dumb egg

rotten egg, smelly egg,

steamed egg, useless egg!

Don't call yourself that.

Not myself, your uncle!

Uncle's here! It's been too long!

He can't even feed himself now!

Uncle!

- It's all over! - Wait for me.

Mister.

Mister.

Let's be friends.

- Stay. - Uncle!

- Thanks, Uncle! - What are you doing!

Give that back.

It's hard to earn! Don't do this!

I have no hope now. What good is money?

You only have girls on your mind.

- I should have some fun, too. - Stop!

You'll catch a disease!

Better than having you around!

Give me back! Let's have fun!

Uncle, you're the best!

Uncle, listen to me.

I have a way to pay your trip.

I'd rather go to hell!

- Let's go, girls! - Uncle!

BEST PRICE FOR BLOOD

My toe!

- Getting her drunk? - Of course.

Getting her ready for the boss.

This one.

Madame Yu.

Don't get it wrong.

Not this one...

- You're the Calendar Queen? - Yes.

You look just like my big sister.

Your sister?

How sweet of you! Let's drink.

- Madame Yu! - Cheers...

You shouldn't drink brandy.

- Champagne is more fitting. - Why?

Champagne!

OK, cheers!

- And this one... - Which one's that?

- ...is to all of you! - I don't know!

What a strong one.

This little thing,

got drunk on a sip of champagne!

I shouldn't have bothered.

What a waste.

Here.

I want to form a family of three.

I can't get back home...

Boss. She's all ready for you.

It's a blackout, boss.

I'll get a candle.

No, no...

It's better in the dark.

Yes...

A blackout?

Bigeyes!

Bigeyes!

- Are you OK? - Help!

Help? What's wrong?

Where are you?

Don't move! Don't step on it!

What is it?

You can move now.

Need help?

It's Bigeyes.

- A pet fish? - It's dying! Get something.

The rooftop is cooler.

It's hot and dark downstair.

There's nothing to see.

Reminds me of the blackout ten years ago.

- Ten years ago? - Don't you remember?

Ten years ago

The Japanese bombed Shanghai.

It was a huge mess.

I was all alone.

Frightening.

I felt the same.

I pushed someone down some steps.

Worse for me. I was pushed under a bridge.

It was too dangerous,

so we hid under a bridge.

He stopped me to back to North Town.

North Town?

That boy

was carrying a violin.

The girl had an umbrella.

He said...

he was enlisting.

He even gave me money.

She...

gave him a farewell kiss.

It's you!

I finally found you!

I finally found you after the victory!

It's really you!

Why hadn't we realized all this time?

Not too late!

- It's you, Shu! - Power's back!

Your leg...

So heavy.

Why am I under a bed?

Why are you here?

Then who was I...

Madame Yu!

Shush! I'm dead if she wakes up!

Leave!

Trying to steal?

Hurry!

Boss, big trouble!

I know, get in here!

Clothes off.

Pants off.

- Get on the bed! - What? I'm not like that!

Idiot! Not me!

That woman! Stupid!

- Calendar Queen? - Yes!

- Thanks, boss! - Go!

Thanks, boss!

- Thank you. - Enjoy.

Boss! I did nothing,

why am I being punished?

The bed!

Or I'll shoot you!

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

Watch out!

You're so naughty!

I've been a virgin for so long

and a rascal like you ruined it.

Mamma mia!

Don't be shy.

What's done is done.

I'm yours.

I can never show my face again!

See you tonight!

We're rich!

Shu-Shu, we're rich!

My leg!

Let me tell you

I had so many new experiences last night!

- You didn't come home! - That's right!

I got drunk last night.

When I woke up

I saw that man, Mr To, he...

He was naked in bed.

Really?

Next to him was a rich lady.

She was also naked in bed.

Then a dumb fellow entered.

He also got naked in bed.

They were all tangled up

then a gun went off.

Wait! Who fired it?

I did!

Don't "what" me.

Shu-Shu, look!

90 million!

The Calendar Queen prize money.

We're rich!

With this money

we can start our family of three!

Family of three?

You, me and Do-re-mi!

This money can help Do-re-mi's uncle

Go abroad.

And then...

We can get married.

Get married?

Yup, get married!

The three of us will be together.

Do-re-mi and I will treat you like a real sister.

Didn't you say we're like sisters

to one another?

- I... - What's the matter?

- I... - Shu-Shu...

- I... - You should say something.

What do you want to say?

You should be happy!

Congratulations.

The two of you

will be really happy.

Thanks, Shu-Shu!

Bigeyes is dead.

It's impossible to live in such a place.

Hello?

Boss...

I've decided...

I'll go to Hong Kong with you.

Shu-Shu... I'll make you bone soup tonight.

Then your legs will get better soon.

Where are you off to?

I don't need these clothes.

She'll sell them for me.

My soup!

Meet me at eight tonight.

Don't tell anyone.

Are you really leaving?

Get going.

Shu-Shu...

I'll make pig trotter, too.

It's good for your leg.

You'll be on your leg in no time.

At least both of us found a job today.

If you behave I'll take you to dinner.

Uncle...

I'm sorry.

I have a date.

A date! You...

We'll get fired again...

Don't worry.

We'll be all right this time.

- Uncle! - What's the matter?

Excuse me!

Shanghai Blues, by Zhou Xiaoxian!

I can read.

You don't have to read it.

Written by Tung Kwok Man!

- I can read that, too. - That's me!

"The Shanghai Radio, on air at 9..."

"... tonight." I'm faster!

Yes! Gotta be fast!

Otherwise, I'll miss it!

Write it quickly!

Tell Stool to... To...

to go to the... the train station!

Go easy!

It hurts!

Hi... Hide!

Let's go.

Come in, it's open.

Stool...

What's wrong?

Shu-Shu!

Train... train station!

Do-re-mi!

Stool.

Where is Shu-Shu?

You know...

The girl I'd been searching for ten years...

I found her yesterday.

Guess who she is?

Who?

Our very own Shu-Shu!

Which Shu-Shu?

What do you mean?

16th battalion, assemble!

Let's go.

Wa... Wait!

What's wrong?

Nothing.

When I first saw you

I thought you were her.

It turned out... She was her!

Good evening.

This is our station's special presentation.

Zhou Xiaoxian will perform her new song,

Shanghai Blues.

This is the song!

I wrote this for her!

Hurry, or you'll... miss her!

You go ahead.

Hurry!

Wait, slow down.

If she isn't back now she'll miss the song!

Fifth Column, Fourth Battalion

platform two.

There are so... so many soldiers!

I'm... scared!

- Don't be scared. - Is there another war?

Why isn't she back yet?

Don't push!

Are you all right?

Shu-Shu!

Shu-Shu!

- Please stay tuned... - Do-re-mi!

Shu-Shu is leaving Shanghai tonight!

The train station, now!

Why are you sitting here? Go!

Wait for me!

The night wind caresses our dreams

In borrowed time for a tight embraced

- Shu-Shu! - Stool!

But dreams drift

in soft draughts

Flowing gently sweetening

Love in my heart

Sweetening dream in yours

Could these be a bridge

to living us together

Could this borrowed bridge

be still with us tomorrow

Shu!

Why are you following me?

With that stare... What are you trying to say?

What do you want me to say?

Shu-Shu!

- Farewell! - Farewell!

Remember to visit us.

Excuse me...

Miss!

Is this Shanghai?

It is.

Good luck to you.

How many traces are there in your heart

On this night

Can this borrowed time

and borrowed night wind

Carry my love to your heart