Original subtitles

Beijing Film Studio

The killing happened in the morning.

The time's not definite.

People remember the school bell ringing.

Give me a hand...

Keep up.

Look at me...

Someone killed Mr. Li.

Mr. Li is dead!

Hurry up.

Wait for me.

BLOODY MORNING

Screenplay: Li Shaohong, Xiao Mao

Director: LI Shaohong

Cinematography: ZENG Nianping

Art director: SHI Jianxin

Music: MENG Weidong

Sound: WU Ling Sound editing: ZHOUXHIN Cia, LIU Jing

Editor: SHAO Yi Assistant director: LI Xiawan

Lighting: XU Desheng, MENG Jiang

Makeup: HUANG Lulu Costumes: LIU Fang

Props: DOUZHEN Zhang

Set decoration: SHI Zhixiang, LIANG Jianshan, LI Yi

Foley artist: SUN Kai Fireworks: XU Jie

Conductor: MENG Weidong Music performed by the Central Orchestra

Producers: LI Xiaogeng, TIAN Yuping

Victim: Li Mingguang.

Was a teacher at the village school.

24 years old, unmarried,

with a primary school education.

Take her over there.

You may leave now.

Stay out of here.

Don't push me.

Close the door.

A wound to the side, 9.6cm long and 1.2cm wide.

Depth: 5.6cm.

Li Hongxing, the killer's sister, 21.

Newly married, has a primary education.

She went mad after the murder case.

I'm Li Pingwa. It's me who killed him.

- Nothing to do with my brother. - I killed him. Not my brother.

We're not guilty. He raped my sister.

He's the one that's guilty.

Xing, come on in.

No...

Let me go back.

- Let me go back. - Don't leave.

- Come back. - Leave me alone.

Stop crying!

The next morning, an investigation was conducted.

Witnesses and victims were cross-examined.

Go to the front seat.

The front row is empty, sit closer.

That's fine. Let's begin.

What can I say?

Ming... Mingguang...

is still young.

He's done nothing bad.

His Dad is my brother.

There were students in the village came from downtown.

Mingguang learned couple things from them.

So that he could teach our kids.

He has some farm fields.

His Dad died young.

His Mum remarried.

His stepfather, didn't want this extra child.

So he stayed with his Granny.

Grade Two, have Chinese lessons with me.

Grade One, practice new characters. Grade three, no assignment.

Got that?

- Yes, teacher. - OK, Let's begin.

Grade Two, open your books.

Read after me:

China is a land of 9.6 million square km.

China is a land of 9.6 million square km.

A vast land with rich resources.

A vast land with rich resources.

You two, come out here. Give me the baby.

Go back to your study.

What are you doing? Behave, sit still.

Grade Two, continue after me.

China is a land of 9.6 million square km.

China is a land of 9.6 million square km.

A vast land with rich resources.

A vast land with rich resources.

Abundant in natural resources.

Abundant in natural resources.

Having a long history.

Having a long history.

A large population.

A large population.

A long time ago...

Brother, our pig's giving birth, granny wants you back.

Go on writing.

Grade Two, read the text 5 times, I'll be right back.

Sir...

All right, sit down.

Everything I say will be taken note?

I won't, if you don't like it.

Your taking note on that book, makes me nervous.

I can't remember anything.

In this village. Everyone knows Hongxing and Yongfang,

went to Mingguang'school every day.

Even in the middle of night.

What else could they been up to?

She's not a child anymore.

Their Dad and Mom feel disgraced because of her.

One day, I came back from my daughter's.

From another village, on the other side of the mountain.

It's on the way you came.

My daughter has twins now.

But only one child was registered.

They fined her for the extra child.

800 Yuan. (Elementary school tuition: 5 Yuan)

The baby hasn't born yet.

Who could know if it was a twin or not?

Thank god, you're here. Could you tell them to be lenient?

Fine us less.

Eight hundred!

Even a fine young man couldn't make that amount of money in a year.

Aunt Pen, back to the real topic.

What was I just talking about?

You talked about that...

Where should I start with then?

It was in the cottage by the classroom.

All three of them were...

cuddled together.

Did you saw it?

Stammerer did. His wife told me.

Mr. Li, my homework.

Good. You may go now.

Hey, I haven't finished.

Look how big her eyes are.

- and the blooming hair. - Yeah.

Manyi, this is not for kids. Come back.

It's OK, let him have it.

Ridiculous...

See you later.

What is this? My God.

Manyi, you naughty boy.

I didn't tell anyone.

If not for the investigation, I wouldn't tell...

Not at home, what are you babbling about here?

Shame on you!

- I didn't want to come. - Go back home.

They...

Please don't mind him. My husband can't speak properly.

You tell us then.

Many people here started bitching about Mingguang.

They said he did shameful things. I never said anything about it.

He was drinking at Pingwa's wedding.

The next day, they had a fight.

In the morning, everyone talked about it.

That was scary...

They were in bad mood, determined to kill him.

Human flesh are as fragile as Tofu. Dead within a few turns.

Blood flowed everywhere...

Gouwa was terribly drunk, talk to me like this...

Defend the mountains...

Defend the waters...

Defend youth.

Defend beauty.

Move him up...

What's happening? Let me go.

- Let me go!! - Quick, pull him up.

Let me go...

- Wait for me... - Hurry up.

Beat him. Beat him hard.

Stop.

- Stop. - Dare to trash talk Mr. Li.

- Stop. What did I do? - It's you...

You say bad things about Mr. Li. Beat him.

Manyi...

- Manyi... - Run.

Mom, I'm here.

Mom...

Sarpanch...

Some visitor from the downtown?

Come on in.

Cui Yongfang, female, 22, has a secondary education.

She's Li Mingguang's fiancée

and Li Hongxing's close friend.

Ever since it happened, she's been sleeping all the time.

Won't eat, won't drink, torturing herself.

Yongfang, they want to talk to you.

Speak the truth, be honest.

Hongxing is my best friend.

Why didn't she tell me?

Mingguang didn't say either...

You heard Xing crying at night?

Wasn't she married yesterday?

She was sent back last night...

crying all the time.

Hold on, she's coming.

Yongfang, take mine.

No thanks.

I do it myself.

Take it, it's all right.

Have you heard?

Pingwa and his brother will make Mingguang pay.

How come?

They said Hongxing wasn't a virgin.

Who knows, someone might die.

What's matter? Why is she crying in the morning?

What happened to her?

What's the matter?

Is Yongfang at home?

Mingguang!! Come inside. She's in.

Thanks. Morning.

What's the matter with you?

Open the door. What's up?

- No... - What's wrong?

Yongfang, open the door...

- Get your hands off. Let him in. - No, I won't.

Go away. I don't want to see you.

Then... I'll come after class.

Why don't you let him in?

Mingguang's gone? Where is he?

Come and eat.

Yongfang, come and eat.

Huh? Shall I bring you your food?

Did you have a row with Mingguang?

Why won't you talk?

The day just started, you went mute?

Let her be. She better starve to death.

Come, you wicked girl.

If your dad is angry again. I won't defend you anymore.

What the hell is up with you?

Mingguang dated Xing.

She was sent back by her husband yesterday.

There is no place for me to be anymore.

What did you say?

Xing's brother is going to kill Mingguang.

Everyone is talking about it.

What should I do?

Why did you keep this from me?

They're going to kill him, have you heard of that?

You're merciless. Why didn't you stop him?

Stay here.

Do something, once for your life.

Gui, go and get your Mother.

Bastards, I'll see what you'll do to him.

Animals. Can't you talk instead of fight?

What happened?

Mingguang's been killed.

I didn't shut him out on purpose.

I didn't know they'd kill him.

A teacher, what could he have given you?

Why do you cry for him? What're you crying for?

Don't you have any mercy?

A man was killed, that's all you can say?

He didn't expect it, did he?

Look at the fields he's been plowing. What could they have lived on?

Yongfang, Dad is caring about your future.

If you'd gone with him, you'd have suffered.

He's already dead. Who else am I gonna marry?

At this poor place, I'll suffer wherever I go.

I don't understand. Xing was such a good friend.

How could she have done it with him?

You brat. Why didn't you die with him?

Shame on you, with him at school everyday.

You've brought shame on me.

Now you're making a fuss.

That girl is no better.

Get up.

- Stand up! - Calm down.

Maocai, watch your attitude.

♪ Flowers are red and grass is green. ♪

♪ The flower and grass grow from the soil. ♪

♪ The wind blows the flowers. ♪

♪ The raindrops fall on the grass. ♪

Li Hongxing's mother.

The mother of the killers.

A widow of 56.

Had little education.

Nothing special. Hope you don't mind.

Eat, We feed the hens ourselves.

It tastes better with sugar.

That's enough, Aunt.

Zhu, ask your Dad for some meat.

Your Uncle is having dinner here.

Aunt, no need.

How can you leave without having a meal?

Sarpanch, Could you tell her?

Let's eat.

Is Xing getting any better?

A little.

She was just scared.

She'll recover in a few days.

Later...

Better take her to the hospital.

Here.

Tell them the relationship about they three.

How shall I say it?

Will you tell him?

When was she married?

The 14th of the second lunar month.

You're on my feet...

Come here, all of you.

Hold it. I have something to say

Quiet, sarpanch is speaking.

Qiangguo's made quite a fortune.

But he remembers his relatives here.

Today is his wedding day.

He'll spend it in a special way.

He got the opera troupe here.

So we have a big show to watch. Let's give them some welcome.

Now let Qiangguo speak up.

- Qiangguo? - Here he is.

Zhang Qiangghuo, Li Hongxing's bridegroom.

Go speak something...

24, with a secondary education.

He's a skillful carpenter.

I... Qiangghuo, have been working for four years

I've made some money.

That we all known.

All clean money, earned through hard work.

Great!

We owe so much to the open policy.

That's true.

Since we have money...

we'll live like city guys.

We'll watch operas then, Nothing costly.

Give him a hand.

Wow, that's a lot of money.

This money is for the village.

Sit down, we can't see.

Rebuild the school!

Build a club!

Buy a TV.

Whatever!

Give me some.

Next, the importance of medical check-up before marriage.

You whore.

Whore.

Whore!

Stop it! Don't yell.

I'm not afraid, you can go and check.

Don't let the neighbors hear.

What am I should be afraid of, I have been tricked.

- They lied to me. - Stop yelling.

Go see for yourself... There's nothing on the bed.

I'm not afraid, I'm not done with this.

Hurry up.

Why are you sitting up there?

Get up.

Xing, get down.

We've come to check some facts.

Xing, come down.

Come on, say something.

There's nothing on it...

No, not that.

Tell this man who molested you.

Xing, tell me the truth.

Mingguang dated you, and did that thing with you?

My darling, what'll I do with you?

If not, then who was it?

Xing, think it over. Don't hold anything back.

Xing.

Mother...

Don't cry. Stop.

I'd like to talk to her alone.

Could you all leave us?

Xing.

- Would you leave too? - Tears won't change anything.

Get lost, There's nothing to see.

And you two, Give ours some room.

Xing, say something.

Her mother, Would you leave too?

Fine.

Xing must have been out of her mind.

Now she denied it!

She must have not been telling the truth.

Maybe she wanted to protect her real lover and said it was Mingguang.

Definitely.

She'd been with some men anyway.

So she lost her virginity.

Man are all pigs.

- bunch of plutomaniac... - Then who could it be?

I don't believe that maniac.

Afternoon, the 17th.

The original motive for the killing is repudiated.

This means Li Mingguang died for no reason.

Yet Li Hongxing's mental condition

makes her testimony invalid.

The facts are no way proved.

Li Mingguang's Grandmother used to be a heroine.

She seems to know nothing about her grandson.

But she keeps describing the way he left home.

Come in.

He came from the town for a little visit.

How you're getting on.

Since the kid was taken away by his Mom,

have you been doing well?

If anything's the matter, let me know.

I'll get you some water.

Thank you but no need.

He told me he dreamed of water that night.

The flood washed him away.

If I could have explained the dream, it wouldn't have happened.

I got up early and stood here when he left.

One foot was already out the door.

He turned back and looked at me.

He looked as if he knew.

During the investigation, someone interrupted.

What's your name?

Zhang Sheng, they call me Old Sheng.

What do you do?

I'm registered as a butcher.

You're a relative of Pingwa?

No.

Then why did you come?

We manage this business together.

I can't do it myself...

If they're put in jail, I'll go broke.

Don't you know about a life for a life?

Yes, I understand.

But what if they were drunk?

I can prove they were.

I remember it was still dark.

When they came to my place...

I was still sleeping.

Today isn't a time to butcher hogs.

Your wedding must have turned your head!

Let me sharpen this knife.

Drop the knifes.

Go back to your wife, sharpen your manhood.

She'll be scared even before I put it out.

I'm going to kill Li Mingguang.

They're two nice guys

They...

I never expected they'd kill.

Pingwa and his brother

are very good farmers.

But they can't find women to marry.

He's over 30, must have been anxious.

It'll be rusty when he gets too old.

His brother is 25, their Mom is worried.

Having been a widow for half her life...

She wants to have a grandson.

But those girls in the village are all picky.

They always chasing outsiders.

Here comes this good chance.

Qiangguo was fascinated by his sister.

He gets his bride money back

before he'd managed to do anything.

How can a man take such humiliation?

I'll do the same thing, if I'm in his shoes.

I mean.. Why should it happen to him?

I couldn't till the fields.

My wife went with someone else.

I depend on them butchering hogs for me.

We share the money.

Take these back with you.

Any hope for them now?

The law will decide.

No use for you to say anything.

Why? He's just a teacher.

A life for a life?

In the morning, the 19th, I saw Zhang Zhiguo.

Zhang Qiangguo's cousin, 30, married.

Had little education.

He arranged the deal between Qiangguo and Pingwa.

Pingwa's got no parents. Life would be hard for a woman who marries him.

No one wants to marry their daughter to him.

At first Qiangguo didn't agree.

But he was fascinated by Xing.

He has this disabled sister.

None of the family wants her.

So that clinched the deal.

I didn't want to do anything bad to Pingwa. And Mom was happy.

Hey, come and eat.

Take a break. Lunch time.

How much have you had?

Look!

That one in the middle

I pitched her butt when we're little.

- Only when you're kids. - Do you dare to now?

Why not? I'll show you.

We'll wait and see.

Go on, hurry up.

- Lost your gut? - Move on.

Hurry up...

- I need to pee first. - You can't run away.

I have to go and pee.

Here they are.

They're gone?

Why did you let them go? Idiots.

What's wrong with us, Isn't that your fault?

Take his pants off.

No, no...

Please don't. I've got the runs.

Leave me alone, no...

We need a plate.

Where is my brother?

They told me he was here.

Come back. Your brother is here.

- Come back - He's waiting for you.

- Are you busy? - Come in.

I need a favor.

Who do you fancy?

Hongxing in your village

I was exhausted.

- I've never been so worn out. - You lucky man.

I didn't know anything before that. It's different than farmer girls.

Why don't you find a city girl?

A city woman?

Don't fool me.

A wife has to be a country girl, a simply one.

Am I right?

You have seen more than us.

Whatever you say.

I had decided long before, to arrange a decent ceremony.

I'll have all the people here admire me...

when talking about my ceremony.

I only had this one idea on my mind.

What's so good about city people. Beneath their decent outfits...

they're mean.

They cheat us country people.

Try to pay us as little as possible.

It's no big deal for me.

Bro Pingwa, let's drink.

Fill it up, fill it up.

You're 36 this year, right?

That's tough...

You couldn't make much farming.

Life's getting tough.

We couldn't get cheap fertilizer.

I know.

You're a reliable man.

I want to do something for you.

You can marry my sister with my bride price.

This way less will be spent.

Good for both of us.

Thoughts?

What? Don't you believe me?

You're serious?

Bro Pingwa, stop drinking.

Xiuqin looks a little awkward.

But she's a virgin.

Pingwa, all right. Good for you.

Oh, a virgin.

I know you're doing well.

I never dreamed of a match with your family.

I can do nothing except plow.

I'm no use.

I'm useless.

Useless...

Cheer up, Pingwa

Pingwa...

What's the matter with you?

Brother, Why are you crying?

Stop drinking.

You can't drink anymore.

Let him drink if it makes him feel better.

Gouwa, go get another bottle.

We're different...

What am I?

Bro, how old are you?

24

I'm 36.

But I have to call you a brother(in law).

Pingwa, What are you talking about?

I'm not drunk yet.

I understand it now.

You do it for my good?

Your betrothal money goes back to you.

So you'll spend no money at all.

Bro, here you are.

Go and get food for Xing.

She hasn't eat yet.

Brother...

Xing, have some.

Eat something.

My sis, no one ever cared for her.

You must be kind to her.

Nighttime, the 24th.

The day before the killing.

Li Pingwa got married.

The killing was about 8 or 9 hours later.

Shameless. Look at the way you eat.

Turn off the light.

Why are you still there, Why don't you go to bed?

Don't keep my sis-in-law waiting.

If you don't go, I will.

It's not your turn yet.

Where will I sleep then?

Sleep in the firewood shed for the night.

I'll go first.

It's getting late. Go to sleep.

You can't stay here all night!

What about a good look?

Mom just wants you to give me a grandson.

Your sister did it for you.

I did it for her.

No good doing things for others.

Pingwa, I beg you.

Mom, you go first.

Time to sleep.

Xing.

What happened?

Let' go.

What happened.

What is this all about?

Take all our things.

Tell me what it is.

Wait, be careful.

Take this away, and this.

- Move away. - You can't just walk in..

What's this all about?

Take this sewing machine.

What's happening?

What's this all about?

Brother, mother, What's happening?

Sis, I'm Qiangguo. Don't you recognise me?

No, you can't take it away.

I paid for all these things. I'll give it back to you later.

- No. - Sis, I'm your brother.

God, what are you doing to us?

What the hell do you want?

What are you up yo?

Xiuqin, what's the matter with you?

Xiuqin

- Sis. - What now?

Quick, get a plank over.

Quick.

- Move her over. - Get her warm.

Get going.

Where are you taking her?

You can't take her away.

You'd rather see her die here?

Will she come back when she's well?

What can I do?

Bring me money to get her.

Noon, the 21st.

Mother invited the Investigator for dinner

I can't get him here.

Not even for a meal?

It's an order.

He can't when he's working.

What sort of order is that?

Perhaps I should go back.

Yuper... Go ahead

I have things to do at home

- I'll leave too. - There's no reason to stay.

So maybe I should go too.

All gone, what will I do?

Aunt, I think I'll go too.

Leave them for another day.

Bro, what can I do?

Give this back to Mingguang.

I'll give it to him when he comes back.

Have a sit.

Xing, it's all right. Come in.

Go on. Here.

Sit down.

I'll get you the magazines.

The latest Popular Cinema.

Look, so many of them.

Have a feast.

Don't touch this. It's my...

What's so precious about it?

"I am the rising sun."

"The rays are my life"

I wrote them for fun.

The man can write a poet!

"I am a stretch of pale green."

Why green? Red is pretty and bright.

Look at this line.

"Here, Sing by the Pond."

Sing by the Pond. What's to be sang of?

Why this stagnant pond?

And this pale green. Are you leaves?

I think you're corn.

"By the Corn."

What's so funny about the title?

Look at him, so silly! Why not sing for it.

Go on reading.

"In the sunset clouds come two beautiful lasses."

Child, you should come more often.

I hate being alone in this house.

Quiet boring alone.

Sis Yongfang.

Xing, why did you come here?

Yonggui, send her back.

Xing, go back.

When I think about his family...

I feel so unsure.

Look at his two little brothers.

The look in their eyes...

I can't help feeling sorry for them.

People born in the Year of the Sheep never stop worrying about others.

And, I love him.

What sort of man do you want?

The projectionist, the man at the reservoir?

Or Jia from the other village?

Oh, I see.

I know you're thinking of him.

It's the actor Tang.

In March, I'm dressed up to be married

Bro will get a sis-in-law

The moon is rising over the mountains

I miss my brother

When I wake up, my brother's gone

Mother.

Pingwa...

Mother.

Move.

He kept the money under the mattress.

- Borrow some if that's not enough. - Get move.

They're taking the kids away?

Where are they going?

They're all mother's children.

Where are they taking them?

27th January.

Li Pingwa and Li Gouwa were arrested

14th March, the County Court convened.

Because of the gravity of their crime

Li Pingwa was sentenced to death no reprieve.

Li Gouwa to the death penalty, two year stay of execution.

The two appealed against the conviction.

The court reheard all the material concerned.

Tell me who the bastard is!

Get up.

- Speak. - No.

I'll beat you to death otherwise.

- Gouwa, Stop. - Stay out of this.

Tell me, is it Baosheng?

Pingwa, stop it.

Xing, tell him, don't drive him crazy.

- Give me his name. Speak. - Tell him, He won't beat you.

To hell with this life, It's all ruined.

I can't live with it anymore...

What's this all about.

- Get over there. - Mother, stay out of this.

Xing...

Stop it. Beat me instead.

Xing, tell him.

Was it Li Mingguang?

Tell him yes or no.

Shame on you for having done this.

You've ruined our family.

Give it to me.

What do you want?

You gave me a shock.

Pingwa, Why are you here, instead with your new wife.

Is the food ready?

Didn't you have enough at the wedding?

Just bring it. after this, we're going to kill Li Mingguang.

We'll kill that bastard.

No rush. I'll give you some first.

- Why do you want to kill Li? - Go ask him yourself.

Here, take these first.

I'll go fetch more.

Hey, get up.

Pingwa and his brother are going to kill a man.

They're in the front room.

They said they're going to kill Li Mingguang with a knife.

You're talking nonsense.

How can that be?

If they were, why would they tell you? Don't be silly.

I can't tell if they're serious.

Get up and keep an eye on them.

I'll go and tell Li Mingguang. He had better take precautions.

Hey, how can you still sleep?

Lazybones, get up quickly.

What's the fuss?

A bottle of Xifen wine.

You didn't have it at your wedding.

Take this fine wine as a gift.

Help yourself. I need to buy some salt first.

My husband will join you.

QiaoLian....

Quick...

Go see Mr. Li and tell him not to leave his house.

What's up?

Pingwa and his brother are going to kill him

I have to go. I'm cooking. Go warn Mr. Li.

You go and tell him. Quick!

- Where's the water? - I left it by the well.

Why are you still here? Go get the water.

Go and get it.

You, twats...

- Manyi, come here. - What?

Give this note to Mr. Li. Give it to Mr. Li.

Go and get the water! Hurry up.

Hurry up.

This is Central People's Radio.

Now, time for the news.

Good morning everyone.

Today is Friday, February 25.

The 29th of the twelfth lunar month.

Now the major news of the hour:

Different nationalities are celebrating...

Mr. Li.

New oil field was found in Qaidam Basin.

Afghanistan united under the pressure of Soviet Union.

American are bitterly opposing the XXII Olympiad Olympiad

Summer Olympic will not be deterred according to IOC.

- What's wrong at Pingwa's last night? - Sounded like a crowd over there.

Go ask those two.

Drinking this early in the morning?

What a treat you got yourself over there.

You didn't give us anything to drink last night.

- Fuck off. - What's the matter?

They had a fight last night.

Now the two of them are talking about to kill Li Mingguang.

Don't they know a life for a life? They Don't want to live anymore?

They were just talking about it. Reckless young chads.

They're just bluffing, they won't actually kill him.

They took his new bride away last night.

- Took his wife away, really? - For sure.

That's tough, I can't take it easily, if I'm in their shoes too.

Morning.

Can I exchange food with beans?

Butchering hogs again?

No time.

We're about to butchering a man.

I've never seen someone killed.

Maybe I have to see this.

They're seriously about it, They're going to kill Li.

Why don't you ask for help?

Why are you standing here watching?

Go and find someone.

Not now, you have to watch him.

Does the Village Chief know?

I'm busy right now.

I'll go and get him.

I'll get the captain of militia.

Are you talking in riddles?

Maybe.

Maybe I'll get Zhiguo.

That sounds like a good idea.

Maybe I can get Yang here.

Get someone, whoever it is.

Penxiao, get me some water.

Take their knife.

You take it yourself.

You could have taken it a while ago.

Don't you see? They wanted someone to take it away.

so they can't kill anybody, and won't look like a stupid chad.

- It's better if you.... - I can't do anything out there.

Let's wait for the Village Chief.

Yes, let's wait for the Village Chief.

Manyi, come here.

- Where is your sister? - At home.

- Did she go and see Mr. Li? - She did.

What's him doing right now?

Listening to the radio. Brushing his teeth.

All right now. Everything will be OK. He already knows what's going on.

This is ridiculous.

Why didn't you take their knife away?

We don't dare...

What if they... Here they are.

Where are you going?

The knife, knife...

Damn it. Too much wine? Go home!

Go home, huh? Didn't you hear me?

Could you justify it for us?

- It's because... - The hell with you.

Go home.

I don't want to see you again.

This is not it!

Aunt, look. Here he is.

Did you see them?

- I took away their knives. - Where are they now? Locked up?

Gone home.

What, you let them go?

They'll come out anyway.

They wouldn't dare.

Does Mingguang know?

- I sent him a message. - Fine.

What if they go to his home?

Zhiguo, go and see.

You don't think we'd dare, that we're pussy.

Take our knives, and it's done?

What a disgrace for us!

Who knows that we had the balls to really do it.

We will.

What the hell do you want to do?

Everybody knew what happened. What's more do you want?

No way. We have to kill him.

Otherwise, they'll never respect me again.

Thought we're bluffing? Let's show them what a man we are.

Drop it.

Brother, are you going with me?

No? I'll go by myself.

Gouwa, stop!

Pingwa, listen to Mom, stay at home.

You can't follow him.

- Pingwa. - Get lost.

Mingguang, is Mingguang in?

Mingguang.

- Granny, where's Mingguang? - Gone.

If he comes back, tell him not to go out again, ever.

He won't come back. He's gone.

You better lock him safely indoor, when he's back, same as you.

I can't see anything if the door is closed.

Pingwa and his brother wanted to kill Li.

The Village Chief's solved the conflict.

I saw them come by, still carrying a knife.

The knife was taken away.

I'll get you a pack of cigarettes.

Mingguang... He's here.

Uncle...

- Why are you here? - Huh? What's wrong?

Mingguang, want a pack of cigarettes.

No, I have classes.

Anything else?

No, Nothing.

Then, I'll get going.

- Someone must have told him. - I don't think he knows.

Whatever. Better not scare him.

My God, murder...

How dare you two children truly means it?

Stop.

- Uncle, did you see Mingguang? - He went by just now.

Why didn't you stop him?

Wasn't the knife taken away?

They've been seen with knives again.

They took knives again?

Didn't I tell you to go home?

Go back home, Why are you out again?

Come, kids, you can't go.

Get lost.

Mingguang, didn't they tell you? to stay inside?

Run away.

What're you doing outside.

What's the matter?

You don't knew?

- We thought you knew already. - Quick, run away.

What is it I should know?

Come on, they're coming.

- What happened? - Don't you know what you did?

Morning, Pingwa brothers. Why are you two here?

Brother! Please.

I beg you, brother, you can't kill him.

I beg you.

Mingguang, run away.

You can't kill him...

Don't kill him.

Don't do it.

Brother, please don't do it.

Xing...

Mingguang, run.

Pingwa, stop.

- You can't kill him. - Pingwa.

What're you going to do. Pingwa.

Pingwa...

Mingguang...

Uncle...

They killed me.

Li Pingwa and Li Gouwa's appeal was rejected.

The court upheld the original conviction.

In 31, March, the shooting was carried out.

"Cultural relics under the Protection of the County Administration"

"Jinghua Temple"

"Built in late Ming Dynasty"

"The Jinghua County Administration"

Cast in order of appearance:

Li Mingguang: HU Yajie

Li Pingwa: ZHAO Jun

Li Gouwa: XIE Yan

Li Hongxing: KONG Lin

Village chief: LU Hio

Investigator: WANG Guangquan

Penxiao: YE Linlang

Wang Pen: LI Shunan

Stammerer: LI Yingna

Stammerer's wife: WU Hong

Manyi: JU Xingmao

Yongfang: Miao Miao

Yongfang's mother: LEI Yingmei

Yongfang's father: LI Jianguo

Yonggui: JIA Pingrong

Laosheng Tou: PING Lanting

Xiuqin: GAO Shunyin

Subtitles: Wei Hwang.

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This film was based on Chronicle Of a Death Foretold By the Gabriel García Márquez