Original subtitles

After eight long years of Japanese aggression

the people of the Republic of China

starved, choked off, and isolated, still fight on.

Deep in the mountains, into which millions

of unconquered Chinese are withdrawn

wisely, ancient city of Wan Li

supply base and communication centre

for reckless and daring guerilla fighters.

A constant target for Japanese bombers

Wan Li is rebuilt so continually

that it is said to be a new cityevery seventh day.

Honorable messenger.

Yes, Little Goat?

Strange vision.

Instead of bicycle carrying honorable messenger

honorable messenger carries bicycle.

Injuries from air raid.

But the voice of authority is unharmed.

Lending dignity to my humble office.

The call of a crow has more dignity than that.

I continue on official business.

Nature of business, honorable messenger?

Cablegram for Durand Doctor.

And you chatter.

In America, it is said that cablegram arrive

like super Fortress. Ehhhh..

Durand Doctor. Durand Doctor.

Shhhhh.

Be still, Little Goat, be still.

Durand Doctor is occupied, she cannot see you now. Go on.

Shhh.

Did you hear it? It's a fine man child.

He'll be a great harvester of rice.

If first he must not harvest Japanese devil dwarfs

as my brothers do now.

Do not worry, Siu-Mei.

This season of war must one day come to an end.

Remember, Dr. Thompson is counting on us

to mend them in spirit as well as in health.

Thompson Doctor has been in America so long

it seems he has forgotten us here, in Wan Li.

Nonsense.

He's been gone a long while

but he has many obstacles to overcome.

He's as eager to return as we're to have him.

That is true.

And he will return, if only to be by your side, Durand Doctor.

- 'Durand Doctor?' - Yes, Little Goat?

Honorable nurse silenced me, so I could not tell you sooner.

- There's a cablegram for you. - Thank you.

Perhaps you'd like me to read it for you?

I can read it myself.

From Thompson Doctor, I betcha.

The news is bad?

No, not at all. Dr. Thompson is on his way back with..

...money and supplies for the hospital.

And a wife.

Little Goat, prepare the bungalow for Thompson Doctor.

Wife? Phooey!

Chen-Ta's coming! Chen-Ta's here!

Doctor.

Do not touch him.

Attend my wounded outside.

Where's American doctor?

'You want to see me?'

- Where's Thompson Doctor? - He's in America.

- He deserted Wan Li? - Nothing of the sort.

The bombings have destroyed most of our equipment here.

Dr. Thompson's in the States arranging for its replacement.

He is on his way back now, with things we need.

While Dr. Thompson is away, I'm in charge here.

Woman doctor. You attend him.

- This man must not die. - What's the matter with him?

Bullet, here. I put it there.

- Japanese? - 'Colonel Yasuda.'

'Butcher of women and children.'

Yet you want him to live?

A soldier's death is too much honor for such as he.

He will stand trial

and answer to the Chinese people for his crimes.

Siu-Mei, prepare the patient for laparotomy.

Dr. Kim, you'll be good enough to assist me.

Will be an honor, Dr. Durand.

He will live?

He will.

Unless his little brothers blow him apart from the skies.

You will to see to it that he is properly attended.

One of my men will remain behind to guard his room.

People of Wan Li will shun him as they would a plague.

- That one, has she a husband? - 'I know of none.'

She is spoken for and promised.

At the gods willeth, the linnet sheds its feathers..

...and a women's promise goes with the wind.

Dr. Kim...will be best

to keep this one away from the other patients.

See that he is placed in the north corridor.

There was no need to smirk and simper before that peasant.

Do not sneer at one, on whose courage our safety depends.

I do not sneer.

I only ask that you to regard my honor.

Remember that you're betrothed to me.

I cannot forget.

Only last night my father reminded me.

Your father's wish should be sufficient.

Have you learned the easy ways of the West from Sara Durand?

And have you forgotten the courtesy of the East

in your manner to Dr. Sara Durand?

It doesn't please me taking orders form a woman.

Thompson Doctor left her in charged.

Exactly. He placed a woman over me.

When I, myself, should be in charge, here.

Giving orders to both, Thompson and Durand.

In seven days I shall return for my prisoner.

Better make it three times seven.

That wound was no trifling one.

Naturally.

Chen-Ta, they say the enemy is pushing the Chinese back

across the mountains.

The regular troupes, yes.

China is trading space with time.

But the guerillas do not retreat.

We shall hold the pass against the East-Ocean dwarves.

I believe you will.

You fear danger for Thompson Doctor.

You fear he may not get through to Wan Li.

He'll get through, you don't know Gray Thompson.

In the mountains I hear much of the good work he does here.

With Durand Doctor always by his side.

Good morning, Little Goat.

Is there some festivity today

that you're wearing your holiday clothes?

Durand Doctor, I have solved to resign honorable position

as Thompson Doctor number one boy.

Resign? Whatever for?

Work very hard and unsuitable.

Also, I have cramps in leg, which is bad for floor wash.

Is that the only reason, Little Goat?

No. It's true cramps is bad

but Thompson Doctor's wife will be much worse.

Why do you say that?

I'm sure Dr. Thompson has chosen the most suitable wife.

Thompson Doctor run hospital. Little Goat run Thompson Doctor.

You help Thompson Doctor in belly ache at Little Goat.

All one very happy family. What we want with strange woman?

Very well, Little Goat.

If that's the way you feel about it.

Little Goat.

Little Goat, Thompson Doctor will have great need for you.

I ask you to stay.

So, since you talked me into it...I stay.

Good boy.

Thompson Doctor is back!

I want you all to meet my wife.

Sara!

- Sara. - Oh, Gray.

Gosh, but it's good to see you again.

It's wonderful to have you back, Gray.

- You get my cable? - Mmm-hmm.

We're so happy to hear of your success.

I raised enough money for two hospitals.

No!

Trouble is, it'll take time to send it through.

Merry home coming, Thompson Doctor!

- Merry home coming! - Little Goat.

- How have you been? - Fine. Fine.

Boy, did I miss someone like you in the States.

Not more than I missed someone like you

here in China, I betcha.

Go get bags, now.

Just a minute.

Louise?

Come on, darling, I want you to meet Sara.

Better know here around, as Durand Doctor.

Welcome to Wan Li, Mrs. Thompson.

Gray's told me so much about you

I feel I've known you for years.

Isn't she exactly like I told you?

No, not at all. She's very attractive.

Which is something you forgot to mention.

I suppose I took that for granted.

Well, I guess there was seldom time between mastoids

and appendectomies for him to notice.

That's the truth, alright.

I tried to make your bungalow as presentable as possible.

Considering the daily bombings.

Daily bombings?

The Nips flew over only occasionally when I left.

Well, they have airfields much nearer, now.

Wow, it's gonna be much worse than I told you.

Don't worry about me. I'm not the least bit afraid.

That's a girl. Come in. Join us for tea.

Thank you, no. I must get back.

See what I mean? Work work work.

If there's anything to help you get settled, let me know.

- Oh, thank you. - I'll see you later.

Be along in a few minutes.

What were all those Chinese people, chattering about?

Oh, they were wishing us luck and peace and harmony and..

...and lots of babies.

Boy babies.

Will they be disappointed if we had girl babies?

Terribly. In that case, I'd be compelled to take another wife.

Gray!

Welcome home, Mrs. Thompson.

Woman sick?

Of course not. In America it's good luck

to carry your wife over the door step.

Good thing not Chinese custom.

Would take a water buffalo to carry my cousin's wife.

This is Little Goat, our house boy.

Don't be fooled by his youth, he's wise beyond his years.

- How do you do, Little Goat? - Very fine, thank you.

- Well, how do you like it? - Oh, it's charming.

- Let's see the rest of it. - Mmm-hmm.

Oh, darling, I know I am gonna love it here.

It's pretty neat for a bachelor.

Something tells me that Sara's fine American hand

was responsible for putting this room in shape.

Really?

Sara's very fond of you, Gray.

I'm very fond of her, too.

Sara is tops.

Is she?

Gray, why didn't you tell me she was beautiful?

- Beautiful? - Of course, she is.

I thought, attractive women doctors only existed in novels.

Surely, you must have noticed it sometime.

I never thought of her that way.

I hope you don't mind.

I love you for it.

Tea in dining room, Thompson Doctor.

Bring it in here, Little Goat.

Tea in bed good luck in America, too?

You betcha. Means something else in China?

Just mean thirsty, that's all.

'Thompson Doctor come!'

Nice to be back.

Ni hao.

Sui Mei!

- Welcome, Thompson Doctor. - How have you been?

Very well, thank you. I am most happy to see you here.

Thanks.

You putting me to work so soon?

We have missed you very much, Thompson Doctor.

Isn't Little Charlie around here in some place?

Oh, yes, Little Charlie is in here.

Why, hello, Charlie. How's my little pal?

Little pal is fine, Thompson Doctor.

- Very fine. - Good.

- I wait long time to show you... - Shhh.

Thompson Doctor, please to make about face

until I say "ready".

Then please to make about face again and look at Charlie.

It will give you much surprise, I betcha.

Alright, Charlie, I'll wait until you give the word.

Ready.

In name of United States Of America

and Republic of China, always you welcome to home again.

What.. When.. How did it happen?

Durand Doctor help me every day, but every day I fall.

One day I stand up and I do not fall.

I couldn't ask for a better welcome than this.. Oh.

That's alright, Charlie.

Enough for one day, anyway.

Well, Doc, you've done it again.

Thank you, Thompson Doctor.

Hey, tell me, Sara. What do you think of Louise?

I think she's lovely, Gray.

Lovely.

Were you terribly surprised when you heard I got married?

No, not terribly.

After all, you had to fall in love, sometime.

'Course, it was just that there'd been no inkling of it.

It did come as a bit of a shock.

To all of us, I mean.

As a matter of fact, it came as quite a surprise to me.

I met her while making a plea for donations

at one of those mink and orchid affairs.

The moment I looked at her, I knew she was it.

Hope it's not gonna be too tough on her, here.

Well, I'll do everything I can to help her.

Thanks, I knew you would.

What's that soldier doing there?

Hmm? Oh. I forgot to tell you.

We have quite an unusual patient in that room.

- A Jap. - A Jap? Here?

Yes, he's Chen-Ta's prisoner.

- Chen-Ta, the guerrilla chief? - That's right.

Hmm.

So, you are the honorable Thompson Doctor?

How do you feel?

'I am a prisoner.'

I'm a doctor, not a jailer. I ask you how you feel.

You have just returned. Tell me.

What do Americans think now of Japanese warriors?

I'll be happy to answer that when we're alone.

Wondering when I'd hear that again.

Doctor...you'll not forget to take me to the shelter...

Afraid of your own planes?

Assuredly, they are excellent marksmen.

Yes, they hit the hospital quite regularly.

- Oh, Dr. Kim. - 'Yes, Doctor?'

'Look after the Japanese patient.'

If you don't mind, Dr. Thompson, I would rather not.

We all feel the same. I want you to take charge.

As you wish, Doctor.

I better get Louise to the shelter.

Just sit here, darling, until after the raid.

You'll be alright.

You're not going to leave me.

I've got to. Sara's all alone with the sure-to-dies.

Sure-to-dies? What's that?

Patients who are dying and can't be moved.

But, Gray, I...

There's nothing to worry about.

All these people are your friends.

I'll pick you up after the raid.

Over here.

- Is she hurt? - No, just frightened.

Just like old times, isn't it Sara?

Nothing's changed at all.

I know American song.

# Yankee doodle go to town

# Riding on a pony

# Sticking fea...

'Oh, stop it!'

Who? Who is that foreign woman?

Dr. Thompson's wife. She just arrived.

She has the courage of a rabbit.

Yes. A small rabbit.

Ah! You too know the foreigners for what they are.

You despise them.

That is one more thing we have in common.

One mthing?

'Yes.'

I do not understand what you mean.

You will understand me.

You're going to wear that record out if you play it so much.

It's alright. Thompson Doctor bring plenty from America.

All hot stuff, too.

Where's your mistress?

Thompson Doctor went town for reason which I do not know.

I asked, "Where is your mistress?"

Oh, that one.

No doubt, she is concerned with making a deception of her face.

I witness how she takes all manner of things

and proceeds thus.

So, you spy on your mistress?

It came about that I trip beside the keyhole.

In the future, see that you walk with greater care.

Ah, wine.

Maybe that will give courage to that one.

How do you mean?

All the time she jumps.

I drop plate, she jumps up to the ceiling.

I fall down stairs, she scream and cover eye.

Even when I sneeze, she think it is bombing.

One mustn't forget she's new in Wan Li.

She's not yet used to bombing the way we are.

So.

Thanks for making excuses for me, Sara.

But really, it isn't necessary

to apologize for me to the house boy.

Oh, Louise, I wasn't apologizing, but..

Well, the air raids around here are taken so much for granted

that people forget it's a new experience for you.

Once you get accustomed...

Oh, I don't intend to get accustomed to it.

I don't understand.

I have no intention of remaining here any longer than necessary.

Longer than necessary?

Then why did you come at all?

It was the only way I could get Gray.

I see.

Look, Louise, I know I've no right whatsoever

to interfere in your life.

Well, it's nice to know that.

But you can't take Gray away from here. You just can't.

Why not?

Because he's a doctor. Because Gray came out here

when the Japs first attacked China

to do everything in his power

to help these defenseless people.

You mustn't take him away now, when he's needed so badly.

- We'd all be lost without him. - All or just you?

'What are you insinuating?'

Nothing.

Only I think you've become too accustomed

to having Gray around during..

...shall we say, mastoids and appendectomies?

You don't know what you're saying.

There's no need to deny it.

I've known it from the first day I met you.

And that perhaps is another reason why I have no intention

of permitting Gray to remain here.

'Hello, Little Goat.'

Hello, darling. Hiya, Doc.

- Hello. - Hello, darling.

Hey, what you got there, Doc?

Hmm? Oh. Oh, I found this in the hospital kitchen locker.

Thought I'd bring it over before a bomb got it.

Wonderful! Now, we can have a real party.

That's a good idea. I'll see you in the morning.

Morning? Nonsense!

You're having dinner with us, isn't she?

Of course. That's the least we can do

to repay you for the wine.

No, please. I don't want to intrude.

Intrude? Oh my dear, you're just like

one of the family.

Of course you are.

Little Goat.

Yes, Thompson Doctor?

Put this in the cooler. We'll have it later.

Better if I heat it up.

You dare and I'll break your neck.

We're gonna have it cool. Understand?

Silly to drink wine cold.

Warm wine make one drunk much quicker.

Well, America's new country.

They will learn better as they get older.

Unusual child, isn't he, Sara?

I'll only be a moment, darling.

Judging from his fare..

...I am recovering rapidly.

You are.

How soon will this Chen-Ta come from me?

Just as soon you are well enough to be moved.

Mmm, you understand Japanese, Dr. Kim.

We were getting the jumping jitters

for fear you wouldn't make it to Wan Li.

Almost didn't. When we got off the plane

we came down the river, just before the Nips.

I could see that she'd taken a beating since I left.

I'm afraid so.

But why should the Japs fight so hard

to take a little town like Wan Li?

Well, it's practically a village.

Wan Li is a communications and supplies center

for Chen-Ta, the guerrilla chief.

He's their real objective.

If they knock him out, they'd take the pass

and a very important hunk of China.

What's so important about it?

Come here, dear.

See that range of mountains?

There are hundreds of caves there

and in those caves are factories.

The people, old men, women and children

carry them there piece by piece

across wastelands, rivers and mountains.

They set them up in those hills

and work there night and day to supply China's armies.

That's what the Nips are after.

They have to get through Wan Li to reach them.

So now you can see how really important we are.

I'm much more interested in how important we are to each other.

Hey, we're embarrassing Sara.

Oh, Sara's above such things.

Yes, of course.

After all, I am just like one of the family.

I hate to be the eat-and-run kind

but I ought to be getting back.

Take it easy, Doc. What's the matter?

I never saw you so jumpy.

Sara's probably had a hard day at the hospital.

What you need is music to pull you out of the doldrums.

- How about it, Little Goat? - Coming up, Thompson Doctor.

Well, here's how.

[Waltz music on gramophone

Swell tune, isn't it?

Brings a touch of the good old USA to Wan Li.

Mmm-hmm.

I wonder what sort of dancing they're doing back home.

Pretty much the same as always. Let me show you.

Don't tell me you learned how to dance.

Learned how? I always knew how.

- Come on. - Well, I believe...

Come on, Sara. Let him show off.

Gray, you're really good.

Oh, go on. I bet you say that to all the doctors.

Thompson Doctor very fancy. Very fancy.

You're pretty good yourself.

Why've you been keeping it a secret?

'Sara's just a chock full of secrets.'

Is that right, Sara? You've been holding out on us?

Hey, come on. What's the matter?

No, thank you, Gray. I'm terribly tired.

I've got to run along, now.

You've been working too much.

- Better get some rest. - I will.

- Goodnight. - Goodnight

- 'Goodnight, Sara.' - 'See you in the morning.'

- Thanks for everything. - Take care of yourself.

Never saw her act this way before.

Wonder what's eating her?

I believe I know, Gray.

She's in love.

In love?

Why, I'm the only white man she met ever out here.

Exactly. She's in love with you.

Darling, you're crazy.

Oh, Gray, you're a good doctor.

You're really a wonderful doctor.

But Sara's symptoms are more easily recognized by a woman.

Especially, your wife.

Oh, no, you're wrong, Louise.

You're mistaking friendship for love.

Darling...is it so incredible

that another woman could be in love with you?

But Sara. I've known her longer than I have you.

Longer, yes, not better.

Go get your coat. We'll get outta here.

Little Goat? Come on, you can wipe the dishes later.

Yes, if any is left.

Hurry up, Louise.

Darling.

I'll meet you at the house, later.

Gray?

It isn't fair to leave me alone through every air raid.

They're driving me outta my mind.

Hey, I thought you were the girl who wasn't afraid.

Little Goat.

Take your mistress to the shelter.

Better hurry, or otherwise zip-boom.

Attention!

Like, Thompson Doctor say, there's nothing to be afraid of.

Pardon me, Mrs. Thompson.

- But you're safe here. - Who are you?

Allow me to introduce myself, Dr. Kim.

I'm assisting Dr. Thompson as house surgeon.

I'm so glad you're here.

These people, the bombings

those soldiers with the guns..

But these people will not hurt you.

Those soldiers are guarding the ammunition store.

- You mean this cave.. - Yes.

This is a supply store for Chen-Ta and his guerrillas.

Got it.

How many more, Sara?

Don't ask, Gray.

If they'd only learn to get to the shelter soon

we wouldn't have so many casualties.

It's always such needless slaughter

when they kill people who can't fight back.

Alright.

Gray?

Gray!

How many did we worked on today, Sara?

I don't remember.

- I've lost count. - Thanks.

I can sleep for a week.

Aren't you gonna have some tea, Siu-Mei?

Thank you, no.

I wish only to sleep.

I can understand that.

- Goodnight. - Goodnight.

Goodnight. Thank you, Siu-Mei.

That was pretty nice work in there, Dr. Thompson.

Hmm. Always makes me feel like such a smart guy.

When I lick the old man..

- You are a smart guy. - Thanks.

- I'm a smart gal, too. - Of course you are.

Otherwise you wouldn't know I'm a smart guy.

Sara?

I'm worried about Louise.

More worried than I care to admit.

- The bombings? - Mmm-hmm.

She didn't seem to be able to stand up to it.

Well...as I remember it, I was quite panicky myself

when they first started.

Oh, I'm sure she'll get over that feeling.

Be patient with her, Gray.

After all, it's much more difficult for her

than it ever was for us.

Yes, that's so.

It's a pretty tough adjustment for a girl to make...

So, this is the sort of work that keeps you at the hospital?

The first day I got here, I've been practically deserted

while you've devoted so much time to your precious Sara.

Don't start imagining things...

Start? I started long ago and why not?

I spend half of my time being shoved about by filthy natives

in rat hole of a cave..

...while you have tea parties with Sara.

If you wanted to be with her, why didn't you marry her...

- Louise! - Do you deny you love Gray?

'Deny it if you can. I knew it!'

I've had enough.

You had enough? What about me?

I gave up everything to be with you.

To live in this stinking town

not knowing whether each day would be my last.

And you say you've had enough!

Well, I don't mind telling you I've had more than enough!

'I'm sorry, Sara.'

It's alright. It doesn't matter.

You better go to her, Gray.

I wish she hadn't said that to you.

Let's pretend she didn't.

Okay, Doc.

Goodnight, Dr. Thompson.

Goodnight, Dr. Kim.

You will stay, please?

There are others to be looked after.

Nevertheless, you will remain

until I give you permission to leave.

You're not yet in charge here, Dr. Kim.

It appears that your betrothed

has taken on the offensive manners of the foreign women.

It's the influence of Dr. Durand

that's made her self willed and arrogant.

Traits to be found in all foreign women.

I have seen them in Shanghai.

Soft and pampered.

Ah, but of this you would not know.

How would I not know?

I studied in their country.

I have said before

we have much in common.

You are not Chinese.

I am Korean.

You may deceive the stupid people, here.

Me, you cannot deceive.

'My mother is Korean.'

- And your father? - My father is dead.

But he lived to give you life.

And he was a Japanese.

I am known as a Korean and that's how I wish it to be.

I congratulate you

on being so nearly well, Colonel Yasuda.

Well enough to be given back to my captor when he comes?

Well, enough.

Dr. Kim.

It is of the greatest importance

that I be able to remain here for a time.

It is not that I am concerned with my life..

...but there are things to be done before I die.

I will do nothing to keep you here.

That has to be regretted.

'Yesterday the nurse, Siu-Mei'

'and the other, Ho-Chin, brought me food.'

They talked together in Chinese

not knowing I would understand them.

They spoke of the peasant soldier, Chen-Ta the Eagle

and how he repulsed our latest attack at the pass.

'They spoke of him with love and affection'

'as one would of a god.'

'Return me to Chen-Ta..'

'...and my death will but add a new glory to his name.'

Hey, Siu-Mei?

- Chen-Ta... - I do not hear him.

Nurse Siu-Mei.

- If he calls... - Shh.

Nurse Siu-Mei.

You call as one in great pain.

To be ignored is always painful to me.

These, I..

...brought you from the mountains.

It is not fitting.

It is entirely fitting.

Because of my regard and because you are worthy.

I am deeply grateful.

They are beautiful.

But they have now met more than their equal.

Nurse, do you hear...

- Welcome to Wan Li, Chen-Ta. - Thompson Doctor.

- I am honored by this visit. - The honor is mine.

I've looked forward to this. Join me in my office?

- Pleasure. - Excuse us, Siu.

Shh.

Siu-Mei, throw the flowers away.

I will not.

I forbid you to keep them.

You cannot forbid me. I'm not yet your wife.

What? What is this you do?

Came to my mind, one man maybe cured too quickly.

And thereby, another may be made ill.

Way too much glory.

Is there any danger?

None.

You will appear as one on the verge of death.

But it'll pass.

I understand the Japs have moved forward to the river.

Yes, they spread over the land like devil's spawn.

This pass to Wan Li we hold.

And shall hold.

We have learnt that among the East-Ocean dwarves

the good are of two kinds, the dead and the unborn.

Hmm. My people have now learnt that, too.

Thompson Doctor I came to ask your aid for my men.

In the mountains, are many wounded

who couldn't be brought for healing.

- You want me to go to them? - If it's possible.

It will be made possible.

The way is far, the wounded many.

- There'll be much to do. - I shall bring others to help.

You are a true friend to my people.

Well, now, I claim my prisoner.

Oh, Dr. Kim?

Have the Japanese patient made ready to travel.

I'm afraid, that is impossible, Doctor.

Impossible? Why?

I was about to inform you, he has suffered a relapse.

Relapse?

When I left here earlier, he was normal as the chart shows.

Had he access to anti-depressants?

'No drugs were kept here.'

The heartbeat is weak and rapid

temperature is sub normal.

Stimulants and heat. Keep him under the closest observation.

Yes, Doctor.

Must be some internal complication.

It's strange but I'll find the cause of it.

Will it take much time for him to recover?

Don't know, but I hope not.

The doctor in there, he is to be trusted?

He was trained in my country.

He's been here since the hospital opened.

Do not forget my wounded.

I won't forget. I'll start making preparations immediately.

Thank you. Then I shall look forward

to seeing you again soon.

Forgive me..

...what I have done.

Where's your mistress, Little Goat?

Thompson lady, celebrate American holiday.

Holiday? What holiday?

Who knows? But must be holiday.

Or why she take bath in middle of day?

It's an old American custom.

'America has strange customs.'

Little Goat say bath in the middle of the day means holiday.

Four thousand years of civilization.

You'd imagine the Chinese would've invented a bathtub.

They haven't found out yet

that the bathtub's the place to curl up with a good book.

Where are you going?

'I'm going on a trip. Be gone overnight.'

What did you say?

I said I'd be away tonight.

Go up the hills to take care of Chen-Ta's casualties.

Going up alone?

'No, there are lots of wounded. I'll need help.'

I see.

Who's going with you?

Siu-Mei and Sara.

Just who do you think you're fooling?

Fooling? I've told you the truth, Louise.

The truth is, it's a good opportunity

for you to be alone with Sara and not worry about me.

- Why don't you admit it? - That's not so and you know it.

I know nothing of this sort.

All I know is, every time I turn around you're with Sara.

And now you're going away with her overnight.

What's the matter? Have I slandered your precious Sara?

I'm counting on you, Dr. Kim.

While we're away, you'll be in full charge.

Thank you, doctor. I shall do my miserable best.

Keep a sharp eye on the Jap. Let's go.

You pray?

While still in this world..

...it's best to prepare oneself for the next.

That is wise.

But you will not die.

Does not matter.

Flowers and mint, do not last forever.

Your wounds will heal.

Only the scars will remain as a memory.

- Thompson Doctor comes. - Good.

- He has brought others? - Woman doctor.

- Who else? - Three men.

Men?

Thompson Doctor comes. Make things ready.

He, uh..

- ...brought no one else? - One more, Nurse Ling Siu-Mei.

Ling Siu-Mei?

Ling Siu-Mei!

Oh, must shave. Comb my hair.

Oh, oh.

Get me uniform! Blue one!

And a clean shirt!

You-you, go clean my shoes! Hurry up!

Oh, I must have water. Much water!

Go on! Hunt water! From a stake! Go!

Welcome, my friends.

You come sooner than I hope, Thompson Doctor.

I know that to one in pain, each moment is like a day.

Delighted you could come, Durand Doctor.

Thank you, Chen-Ta.

- The wounded are in there. - Bring everything inside.

Welcome, Ling Siu-Mei.

I am overwhelmed by this visit.

I did not come to see you. I came to attend the wounded.

Oh, that, too. But not that alone.

You speak boldly.

Because I am bold, I win battles.

I am no battle.

Did I say so? Did I say I prepare to win you?

Alright, Siu-Mei, prepare the next one.

There are no more, Thompson Doctor.

He is the last of the seriously wounded.

Now I insist you stop for something to eat and drink.

- The rest can wait. - I will finish.

Thank you, Siu-Mei.

Thompson Doctor.

Durand Doctor.

If only there was a way I could repay you for what you're doing.

Your gratitude and that of your men, is more than enough.

- Wan Li? - Devil dwarfs dropping dead.

Seeing it like this makes it much more terrifying.

For what you have done, I thank you, my brother.

I have asked you to regard me as I regard myself.

A Korean.

My mother's blood rules in me.

And yet..

I wonder how Nurse Ling Siu-Mei and her father will regard you..

...if by accident, they should learn of your..

- '...Japanese heritage.' - You propose to tell?

Do not be alarmed.

Only if you should fail in your duty to your father's ancestors

might I forget to guard my tongue.

- What do you ask of me? - A little thing.

- I wish to send a message. - It is impossible.

Outgoing messages are strictly censored by the authorities.

You are mistaken.

There is one whose good faith would not be questioned.

Dr. Thompson.

Dr. Thompson?

In the person of his charming wife, of course.

Would she not be happy to have a plane come

to take her and her husband away?

What has this to do with you?

In a plane there are many places where one may be safely hidden.

They will not know it.

But they will help me to escape.

I wonder what the old monks who built this monastery

would say to all this?

The wounded men..

...the guns..

...destruction.

They would say, "This too will pass\x22

Oh, you are a woman of a certain wisdom in you.

Therefore, I have one thing to ask you.

Ask it then.

When a man's land is thick with battle..

...and he is in the thickest of it all his waking hours..

Is it fitting to think of marriage?

It is fitting.

Since in war, as in peace..

...the guards watch over love.

As they do over life and death.

Then I invite you to become my wife.

You forget.

I am promised to Kim Doctor.

'I remember your lips made a promise. What of your heart?'

It is true.

My heart turns elsewhere.

It is written..

"One whose heart is not content..

...will never know happiness."

Sorry, if I've kept you waiting, Gray.

That last patient was telling me some wonderful stories

about this whole place.

Mountains do make you feel small and insignificant.

They're so huge and overwhelming.

What's the matter?

- Do I look odd or something? - Quite the contrary.

As a matter of fact, I was just thinking how lovely you look.

Well, thank you.

But don't tell Durand Doctor I said that.

I was just wishing that I might. I think it would please her.

It's be the first compliment you ever paid her.

Outside of her professional ability.

You didn't hold out much hope for her when she first arrived.

I must have made things pretty miserable for you, Sara.

I've loved every moment of it.

Darling, hold me.

Don't let me think.

I've waited for so long. I've watched your hands as you work.

I wanted to touch them.

I loved your voice when you called me "Darling".

Gray, why did we have to wait until it was too late?

Don't be sorry, darling. I'm not, I won't ever be.

You've given me happiness.

I can make that enough.

We still have our work.

Nothing must ever spoil that, Gray.

Nothing ever will.

Goodnight.

Goodnight..

...doc.

- Good morning, Mrs. Thompson. - Good morning, Dr. Kim.

If I may take the liberty of saying so..

...life here in Wan Li must be most unbearable for you

- who are not accustomed to it. - You're very kind.

Surely your husband is aware of this.

He said it isn't possible to leave here now.

The way has been blocked by Japanese troops.

That is true.

And yet if one is determined enough..

- ...a way could be found. - Dr. Kim..

I'd give anything to get out of Wan Li.

You'll treat as confidential, what I have to say?

Of course.

I, myself, might be able to arrange for your departure.

You?

Although, one considers me but an insignificant doctor..

...I'm not without friends of great influence in Lancao.

Through them a plane might be sent to take you home.

But why should you be so concerned?

Surely, my welfare can't mean as much to you as all that.

I will speak frankly. I do not enjoy being a subordinate.

If Dr. Thompson leaves with you, Dr. Durand will lose authority..

- ...and I will be in charge. - I see.

In order to accomplish this, I must have your co-operation.

I'll give you a message in code to send to my friend in Lancao.

- Why can't you send it? - I would be questioned.

Only military messages may be sent.

But the telegrapher would not hesitate to accommodate you.

I'm afraid that won't help me.

My husband said that even if there were a way out..

...his duties here but prevent him from leaving.

A clever and attractive woman can always convince her husband

that his greatest duty is to her.

'Chung!'

See, what I have.

Thompson Doctor brought it for me from mountain.

One of Chen-Ta's men gave it to him.

That is good.

It means there's one less Devil dwarf to pollute Earth.

'It is true.'

Siu-Mei..

May I speak with you?

Why haven't you been near me since your visit to the chief?

- I have had much to do. - You haven't had time to greet?

You too have been occupied. You're always with the butcher.

I guard his health for your guerilla chief.

But I'm never too occupied to not stop to speak to you.

- You will excuse me. - Siu-Mei..

I must see Durand Doctor.

Thompson Doctor's wife is waiting for him in the office.

Oh, thank you, Siu-Mei.

Hello, Louise.

Gray's in surgery, he'll be busy a few more minutes.

Oh, well, I guess, there's nothing to do but wait.

Why haven't you been around lately, Sara?

- 'We've missed you.' - Mmm.

Well, there's been lots to do here.

Evidently.

I notice that Gray has been spending more time here, too.

As a doctor, I'm afraid it's only natural

that he should devote most of time to his work.

But is it his work that keeps him here?

I don't know.

But if it isn't, and if I were his wife..

- ...I'd do something about it. - For instance?

Like I don't understand what he's attempting to do out here?

To appreciate his work..

...I try to see things his way and encourage him.

In short, I try to make him happy.

- He isn't happy now. - Maybe you're imagining that.

Maybe you're the one who isn't happy.

- I wasn't thinking of myself. - How noble of you!

I suppose, you listen to me for a change.

You're never going to get Gray.

You had your chance before he married me.

But I've got him now and I'm going hold on to him.

Louise, I have no intention of taking Gray away from you.

- You won't believe that. - Why should I?

You'd do anything to get him. You know you would.

But you're such an antiseptic charm.

How Gray could have ever fallen in love with anybody like you?

You're jealous of me. Jealous of my life with Gray.

But let me tell you something, Gray brought me here

and he's gonna take me back no matter what you try to do.

Dr. Kim.

Mrs. Thompson.

This is indeed a pleasant surprise.

Wyoming, I would like to see that rare basket you spoke of.

With pleasure.

Dr. Kim, I've decided to send that message.

Hoping you would come to this decision

I took the liberty of composing the message for you.

It's signed with Dr. Thompson's name.

Mainly to ensure acceptance of the telegraph office.

"Regret to inform you that Lee Shen-Sang has been

critically injured in an air raid on Wan-Li."

What does it really say?

We request for a plane as soon as possible.

When will this plane arrive?

I will let you know in plenty of time.

Till I do so, it will be best to say nothing to your husband

of our extremely pleasant conversation.

They've passed us.

They've passed us! They've passed us!

Now I'm certain that my message has been received.

They did not bomb Wan-Li because they know I am here.

Are they not beautiful?

I see no beauty in them.

Only relief that we're not being bombed anymore.

For this the people of Wan-Li owe me a debt of gratitude.

Well, they all go to the shelter, or not?

Mei, I think we can take a chance and not move.

They passed us.

I don't know whether to be glad or sorry.

Who would ever have thought that peace could be so menacing?

It's like the last meal they bring to the condemned man.

If one sees with the mind and not with the eyes

this is the finest snow in the world.

- Merry Christmas, darling. - Merry Christmas, Louise.

Merry Christmas to everybody.

And Little Goat too.

Purr, a kiss like that is almost grounds for divorce.

- What's the matter with you? - Oh, nothing. Nothing.

What makes you think that anything's the matter?

Ever since you came back from your trip to Chen-Ta..

...you've been miles away from me.

Haven't I been different since the bombing stopped?

Haven't I been more like the Louise you first met

and fell in love with?

# Jingle bells, jingle bells

# Jingle all the way

# Oh, what fun it is to ride

# In a one horse open sleigh

# Jingle bells, jingle bells

# Jingle all the way

# Oh, what fun it is to ride

# In a one horse open sleigh

Why all this?

It's the city magistrate paying his respects to us.

# O'er the fields we go

# Laughing all the way

# Bells on bob tails ring

# Making spirits bright

# What fun it is to laugh and sing #

# A sleighing song tonight

# Jingle bells, jingle bells

# Jingle all the way

# Oh, what fun it is to ride

# In a one horse open sleigh

# Jingle bells, jingle bells

# Jingle all the way

# Oh, what fun it is to ride

# In a one horse open sleigh

Back home it's still the day before Christmas.

And I've been thinking of..

...oh, silly things like..

...like the store windows, last minute shopping,

cold air flows around my face.

You do miss New York, don't you?

Can you blame me, Gray? Can you really blame me?

No, I can't say that I do. I realize now

that it was a mistake to bring you here.

Then why don't we go home where we belong?

I've told you, Louise, there's no way out now.

Oh, but-but suppose there were.

Suppose a way could be found. Would you go?

There's no use talking about it.

It's impossible to leave now.

It's impossible now but it won't be long before

we'll be able to get out.

- I'm sure of it. - Sure of it?

'How can you possibly be sure of it?'

Oh, I mean, uh..

I just took it for granted we won't be locked here forever.

Aren't you the least concerned about my work here?

Oh, for heaven's sake, Gray, that's all

I've heard since coming here.

Your work, your work, as if nothing else mattered.

What about me? Don't I count?

Doesn't my happiness mean anything to you?

After all lamyour wife.

Alright, Louise, as soon as it's possible I'll take you home.

Oh, darling!

Darling! darling, that's all I wanted to hear you say.

- Good morning, Sara. - Good morning.

Well, aren't you going to wish me a Merry Christmas?

Hm? Oh, of course.

- Merry Christmas, darling. - Thanks.

You're just in time to help me distribute the presents.

Children are wild with excitement.

- Sara. - Yes.

Louise and I, we're going back to the States

as soon as possible.

In other words you're running away.

'If you wanna put it that way.'

Gray, you started this hospital. You saw it take form and shape.

'You've watched it bring hope and comfort to everyone.'

'How can you possibly desert it at a time like this?'

Gray, you can't do it.

No matter how you feel.

Your work is the only thing you can consider now.

I know you think you're doing the only honorable thing.

But it's wrong, Gray.

We don't count. Not you or me or Louise.

I love you.

And I know I can never have you.

But don't let our love destroy everything

our work together has created.

Nothing can ever destroy that.

Alright, Gray.

Durand doctor! Thompson doctor!

Maybe I've something important to tell you.

I do not like to be tale-teller

But one day I see Kim doctor..

...and Thompson lady on the street.

They talk so. Psss, psss, psss.

'You mean they were whispering?'

Then I see Kim doctor give her a paper.

And Thompson lady go on the wireless office.

This happen on one day..

...and on the next day the bombing stopped.

I can't understand it.

Why should Dr. Kim wanna help the Japs?

The Koreans have done everything possible to defeat the Japs.

Ask Mrs. Thompson to come here right away.

Yes, Thompson doctor.

Where did you get that gun?

Since you have refused to supply me with arms

I was forced to borrow it

from one of the guards in the shelter.

Though he may not have discovered his losses as yet.

Just why did you have my wife send a telegram for you?

- For me? - What are you planning?

- I'm afraid I don't understand. - You're lying.

The bombing stopped the day after the telegram was sent.

I assure you, Dr. Thompson, that is purely coincidence.

But since you're so well informed..

...your wife Kim sent a telegram for a plane.

'You see, Mrs. Thompson was most anxious to leave here.'

- With you of course. - Hmm.

And Yasuda plans to leave on the same plane, is that it?

You know what'll happen when Chen-Ta hears of this?

May I remind you that it was your wife

who sent the telegram?

There's the plane, Dr. Thompson.

You must make up your mind quickly

whether to please your wife or not.

Paratroops! Jap para troops!

That's what your message was, Dr. Kim?

You lied.

That plane was not for your escape.

Not for the Thompsons.

'This treachery I will not share.'

Fool! You shared that when you revealed

Chen-Ta's ammunition supply source.

Now I shall lead my men there.

And they will destroy until the last shell.

Thompson doctor!

Look after Dr. Kim.

Li-Yang, get all the men together.

Have them grab the guns and tell them

I'll meet them at the shelter.

Let me take care of that, Gray.

- Come on. - It's alright, Sara.

Gray! Gray, I'm frightened.

So am I for what you've done.

Look in that room, and that's only the beginning.

- Siu-Mei.. - I wish I could help you.

It is better so.

Chang, march your men over here.

Listen, men!

If the devil blower succeeds in blowing up

the ammunition in the shelter..

...Chen-Ta and his men will have nothing

with which to fight. We must stop them.

'Li-Yang.'

'Go to the telegraph office, send messages for help.'

Rest of us will dig in here.

Attack!

- Ah! - Louise!

Louise!

Hold it! Hold it!

Siu-Mei, quickly!

Why do you wait? Shoot!

I'd like to, you Japanese butcher.

I owe it to the people of China.

Take him!

'Shouting, shouting, then the machine gun fire.'

You promised to wait for me until I came back.

Please, Little Goat, tell me how you saved Wan-Li?

Well, Little Plum Blossom.

I was chosen by the Gods to be a man of destiny.

And when all you kids hid safely in the caves..

...I furiously met a ruthless enemy

and defeated him in mortal combat.

Amid shot and shelling, deadly machine gunfire.

Chen-Ta.

When the devil dwarfs come no more..

...and peace is in the land.

I shall return in, Siu-Mei.

I shall be waiting.

Yoba!

Alright, everybody to the shelter.

Siu-Mei, clear them all!

Here you are.

- They won't pass us this time. - Right.

You'd better go to the shelter too.

- I'll stand by. - Oh, no.

We'll standby together.

Alright, doc.