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That is good.

Maintain your flow.

Be at one with your chi.

I feel great anxiety.

The rhythms of consciousness rings in discord.

Yes, I sense it too.

Someone close to me is in great distress.

Can you feel who it is?

No. The anguish grows.

You must go to them.

Continue.

Kane!

You must help me, Kane.

I am lost.

They come for me.

Help me, Kwai Chang Kane.

The grandson of Kwai Chang Kane walks out of the past.

But I want to fight.

So did your great -grandfather when he was your age.

He teaches his son wisdom at a Shaolin temple.

An evil force destroyed that temple. Father and son each believed the other

perished. Fifteen years later, they were reunited.

Now Cain faced new challenges.

And his son grew up.

Look, I'm not my father. I don't do kung fu. I'm a cop. That's who I am. That's

what I do.

I am game.

I will help you.

Why do you hit the post with such violence?

It burns out rage.

Keeps me from killing people.

You mean you do this to release your unwanted,

destructive emotions?

Yeah, something like that.

Is that not something of a paradox?

Yeah, it's paradoxical.

I'm stupid.

No matter what, that's what cops do.

Look, are you here to discuss my exercise routine or something else?

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

Look, I got a full plate right now. And justice makes me very, very upset.

What kind of trouble?

I do not know.

Well, look, Pop.

Dad.

You know I'd help you.

Anything at all.

You gotta be more specific.

guy's in trouble? Did he call or what?

It came to me in meditation.

What came to you?

That he was in trouble and in a sort of difficulty that I might not be able to

handle on my own.

Okay.

All right, let me get this straight.

You were meditating and you had a vision, a feeling.

But this friend of yours was in trouble. Does a friend have a name?

Two Feathers.

Indian?

He was at one time a student of mine.

Oh, so he's a shallow, a holy man.

No, he is too young to be what his people would call a pipe carrier,

a holy man.

If he survives, he will be.

He is the future.

That is what is threatened.

Look, I know you wouldn't come here unless you felt it was important.

I don't want to help you and everything, but finding some guy that you saw in a

dream... I understand.

Please accept my apology.

I had no right to make my own concerns yours.

It is simply that certain aspects of life, this life...

This place are very difficult for me.

They're difficult for me, too.

But I can't help you unless I get proper authorization from Blaisdell. I got a

backlog of cases.

I don't think he's going to let me off to something this big.

Sure you can.

What? If your father needs you, of course you can help. You can take all

time you need.

Look, I'm up to my ass if that wasn't a Scalini case.

You got a liquor store situation again? There are other officers in this

precinct, Peter. There's a whole squad room full of them out there. Let me

introduce you.

Come on.

Captain.

Look, I've had to deal with your son for the last few years. I might have some

kind of a handle or something on this. Let me talk to him, okay?

Oh, and Kane.

Maybe sometime, if you have time, we could just have a cup of coffee or a

sandwich or something.

We have a lot in common.

Yes, we do.

Maybe there's some stories you'd like to hear about that time.

One father to another.

Yeah, exactly.

Dad, we... I really don't have time for this.

It's fine. You don't want to help your father? I want to help him, but... How

much credence would his story have been given if he had a call -in call?

I mean, this Indian he's talking about, two feathers.

He found out he was in trouble while he was meditating.

That means it came to him in a dream.

I don't care if it came to him on a bubblegum card.

There's something happening in the Indian community.

There's been a rash of violent incidents down there. I've been looking for a way

to get somebody in there to find out something.

It's a closed society. Now, maybe, just maybe, your father can provide an end

for you.

No, we don't get a bite on an address we're going to have to shop around.

I don't think my badge will be much of a conversation starter in Two Feathers'

community. If you do not trust others, they will not trust you.

Well, that's a two -way street, Dad.

The way it is.

What is that?

Nothing.

I have heard that something may be nothing, but it is news to me that it

think.

Where did you get this?

I traded one of the kids in town for it.

What did you give him for it?

One of the little gongs you gave me for my room.

Why do you hide this from me?

It is only a game.

I'm sorry.

I thought I would offend you, having something like that in the temple.

Reverence for the past does not mean...

he ignore the future or the present.

Only a fool does not take advantage of modern ways as long as that way does not

deprive him of something more important.

Right. Gotta pop.

Don't lose your soul over video games.

Try the side door.

Referencing City Hall's public records.

Social programs.

Employees.

Boys. You got him.

Is that our boy?

That is two feathers.

Works at a community center at Orchard.

That's the part of town the mailman brings his own pit bull.

I got you.

I've got a job for a medicine man.

A wounded playground warrior.

Is it serious?

Nah, it's all right. She's the one that made me come.

Let me see.

This should do the trick.

What's that?

It will prevent infection.

It may sting.

I'm not going to cry if that's what you think.

Oh? No.

Indian warriors don't cry.

Some do.

They do?

Mm -hmm.

See, my grandfather made one of these for me when I was even younger than you.

He said when I'd spin it, I can hear the cries of all the Indian people who ever

lived.

Listen.

You and I are joined to them, and they to us.

That is our heritage.

The true strength of our people.

That is what it means to be Indian.

Keep this.

Hey, kid.

I'll give you ten dollars for it.

No. That's right. It's your heritage. Can't sell that, huh? It is also your

heritage, crow dog.

All your dead Weyland ancestors ain't worth nothing.

Stop biting us on the two feathers.

We need the signatures for the petition.

Once we get enough, we can go to state government, and then the construction

begin. You talk about the past.

I talk about the future.

This is important.

Yes, it is.

You're in our way.

If where I stand locks your way, step around me.

Can't do that.

You have to walk with us.

Why don't we talk about this somewhere else?

Go now.

Let's go, Two Feathers.

Pretty nice car.

Thanks.

For a cop.

Hey, I got it at a police station. Belongs to a drug dealer.

How'd you know I was a cop?

Ah, the only white folks that come around here are cops or bill collectors.

Oh, so maybe I'm a bill collector.

Not in this car.

Maybe in my next life I'll have a car like this.

Why not in this life?

Because in this life, I'm an Indian.

Hey. Come here.

I'm looking for a man named Two Feathers.

Does he live here?

You're a cop. Go find out.

Boy.

Right.

Thank you.

Police.

Looking for a guy named Two Feathers.

Well, I can figure out why you might want him, but what's your reason,

Same as his.

I wish to speak to him.

You know Two Feathers?

Yes. Though, uh, it has been many years since we have been together.

Um, I'm Kane.

This is my son, Peter.

Really? Except for the eyes, I wouldn't have made the connection.

He's not here. I don't know when he'll be back.

It is important.

I'll tell him you came by.

Your brother.

I never said he was my brother.

Has come into conflict.

with very powerful, dangerous people.

He refuses to make the accommodations they require.

So how do you know all this if you haven't talked to him?

It, uh... came to him in a dream.

I do not know the reason for this dispute.

But since he will not change or compromise... No, he won't.

But how do you know that?

He was my student.

You're that Shaolin priest.

When faced with more than one adversary in a fight you cannot avoid,

there is one thing.

a sea of fear.

Fear.

All.

Convince them of your willingness, your enthusiasm for combat.

They must believe you are eager to battle.

Which do I attack first?

And you think you can help?

I may wish to make the offer.

And you?

I'm with him.

There's a club down the street.

Someone there may have seen him.

I'll go check it out.

They won't talk to you.

I'll go.

We'll all go together.

You coming?

No.

Could you tell me where he keeps his... things?

His room's upstairs.

There's a coalition.

Indians and whites. They want to build a resort and gambling casino on

reservation land.

My brother opposed it. His opinion carries a lot of weight.

Well, gambling's against state law.

State law, yes. And state law doesn't apply on reservation land.

These white guys?

What can you tell me about them?

Well, they're dressed -up thugs with pockets full of dope money.

So you're against this because they're white, or you're against this because

their money's dirty?

No, it's not the color of their money or their skin.

I believe in the great spirit Darwin.

Adapt or become extinct.

When the river runs dry, the fisherman moves on.

All right, then you're for the casino.

We have to regain control of our destiny.

If that's a casino, fine.

So long as we run it, we control it.

and we own it, then I'm for it.

What's it gonna take?

I mean, what about a job?

Dealing cards?

No.

No, it can't be that.

They say gamblers like their dealers to look sympathetic.

You know, vulnerable.

Yeah, like blonde, female, and well -endowed.

Not of our people.

Well, it's nothing personal. You gotta give the customers what they want,

Especially when the customer's losing large.

He doesn't want what's right.

So let's get on with this.

You see, Chief, it's like this.

When you talk, your people listen.

Now that's worth something to us.

You must want something.

Let's hear it, Chief.

Walk with me on this.

We get half of what's built. Think of the profit and the jobs.

Why are some of us bought so cheaply?

Grass doesn't grow. Wind doesn't blow. All that remains is lies.

This is not our future.

Hey! This is a coward's weapon.

If we're going to do this, let's do it like warriors.

They must believe that you are eager.

Which do I attack first?

The one you cannot see.

Your most powerful, most formidable opponent will wait until you are weak

tired.

Engage him now.

Reason. Do not think.

React. Strike out.

Come here.

Get him.

Come

on.

There are so many. What do I do?

Against overwhelming odds.

That's enough.

You lose.

That's enough!

He's dead.

We have to leave him where he can be found.

Shows his medicine is weak. Wherever.

Just get him out of here.

Last time I saw him do something like that, I was 12 years old.

Little girl was lost.

Did he find her?

Yeah. She was in a cornfield with a broken leg.

Well, then let's not disturb him.

I cannot cross!

I'm at the river's edge!

It is me.

Too late!

Too

late!

Too late!

I'll see you.

Watch and heed.

Come.

Come to me.

Come.

You know of a place near here?

A canyon of words.

Like a canyon?

Like an alley?

Graffiti.

Words on the wall?

My brother is there.

And he is dying.

He needs her.

There's hundreds of alleyways like this in the district.

We just got the wrong one.

This is the only one.

Which Jack claims to.

Hey!

There.

Oh, no.

I'll call for the paramedics.

It is too late for that.

I'm calling for an ambulance.

We are at the river, my son.

What river?

The river of light and dark.

Strains of pain and awareness.

It flows between us and him.

You cannot see it.

It is there.

He is already on the other side.

My brother is not dead.

He's not.

I know it's hard to accept. No, he's alive.

You said that you understood.

Yes.

I understand.

I understand we have a murder victim on our hands.

But no one knows this in our community.

If they believe Two Feathers is alive...

That he is up in the hills healing his wounds. That he will return.

These white men cannot succeed.

Just how long do you think you can keep a charade like that going?

As long as it takes for my brother's words to be understood.

You're asking me to cover up a murder.

I'm just asking for time.

Don't let my brother's death finish here in this place.

I can book him as a John Doe.

Take his wallet and ID. By the time they run his prints through, I'll botch him

maybe 36 hours.

That's it.

That's enough time. The vote is tonight.

I've built a burial stand for him.

In place of tranquility.

There's a clearing in the woods.

Near the lake where we fish.

I'll take you there.

I will cross the river.

And be with you.

When I begin my journey.

You're going to be cool about this, right?

These are my people. I know how to talk to them. Just try to keep it low key.

Well, you do the same. You're walking in here with two strikes against you.

You're white and you're a cop.

I'm also a descendant of Custer. Is that going to be a problem?

Friends, hear me.

When we are divided, we are weak.

We achieve nothing.

This is the way we speak the loudest.

This is a chance to control our destinies.

No more handouts from the white man's government that robs us of dignity.

Two Feathers said it is wrong.

He said it's a sham.

Yeah, that's right.

This is not a denial of our heritage.

It is a celebration of our determination to make our voices heard.

Let's get this signed.

No. Can I get a beer? Nothing will be signed here tonight until I've been

I'll just take the knife out of my back, no problem.

Two Feathers could not be here to speak to you tonight.

So I have come in his place to face the one who has betrayed not only your

heritage, but your soul.

The only people who will celebrate the signing of this petition.

Are the white trash sitting over there.

Who want to make fools of you.

Oh, very low key.

They're slick.

They throw their money in our faces.

This casino will bring jobs.

Yes.

But not for Indians.

They will control our destiny.

And we will be shut out.

You will have the right to lose your money.

And drink to the death of your race.

These are your brother's words.

Well, where is he?

Let him speak.

He will.

He will return and talk to each and every one of you.

How long can we wait?

Once he heals from the wounds you've inflicted on him.

They beat him with clubs.

Left him for dead.

Crow dog.

And these men who come as your saviors, they can wash the blood from their

hands, but not the hatred from their hearts.

This is two feathers prayer stick.

He gave it to me before I went into the mountains to heal and grow strong and

return. Look for yourself.

It is covered with his blood.

Slugger.

This will just cause more bloodshed, more violence.

Your ancestors cry out for remembrance.

We should wait for Two Feathers.

Don't sign anything until Two Feathers returns.

That's great.

That's it. We're out of here.

No! Stop that!

That was true.

So, how'd I do?

Jimmy Swagger would have been proud of you. Let's go.

Soon, my friend.

I will be ready to receive you.

Soon.

Two feathers are dead. We left them broken and bleeding.

You remember when we beat Benny for four hours and left him for dead?

Two days later, he's out with his old lady eating linguine.

The only way to make sure a man's dead is to put a bullet in his brain.

He is dead.

I feel it.

I know it.

The drink no longer flows against me.

And if her brother's not dead, if he did manage to crawl away in some cave

somewhere to lick his wounds, then she can take us to him and we can finish the

job. I want no part of this.

Hey, we're out of time. We're out of options.

We take care of this thing tonight.

Maybe you shouldn't have come here.

This is where I belong.

Let it go.

It'll be better.

My father would say that true power seems weak.

To mourn is to feel.

It's alright to cry.

You have a good heart.

Gentle soul.

It has not always been that way, but now your aura struggles to be set free.

Cop's life hampers spiritual enlightenment.

You're good at your job.

You listen, and you care.

Your father?

Yes. He got you well.

No!

Where is your brother?

Take us to him. You know where he is.

Let's get going.

It's true. There is the body of two feathers.

Come on.

Let's go.

Get up there and cut his damn head off.

We'll drag it through the streets if we have to to make the point.

Don't. For your own sake.

It's too late.

That ought to send the spirit away for... maybe for a few days in Vegas.

You don't know what you're doing.

Thanks for watching!

Huh.

Need any help?

I guess not.

I think that Two Feathers died for nothing.

His death didn't change anything. Nothing's going to change.

He shared his soul.

With you.

With me.

And he knew.

He knew what?

That you would take his place.

What he did.

A bridge between the past and the future.

That's a shaman.

Yes, it is.

I haven't got the strength.

If not yours.