Original subtitles

The drought and famine makes everyone worried.

The drought and famine makes everyone worried.

Oh heavens...we pray to you.

Let there be a thunder storm,

please give us rain, save us from the drought.

We've prayed loudly for so many times.

We beg for rain, rain for our crops.

We pray to you heaven, let there be a thunder storm.

Please give us rain, save us from the drought.

We pray to you heaven, let there be a thunder storm.

We beg for rain,

rain for our crops.

Look, they are so happy and free.

Yes.

We've undergone hardship for a thousand years,

and we're no better than an average man.

Exactly, look.

They are celebrating under the moonlight.

I'm so envious.

Listen, prince.

The moon is bright.

The stars are sparkling.

I think I'm lost in this atmosphere.

Listen to us sing, watch us dance.

The passionate flames are burning.

The wild mountain side, the joy of youth.

It all enters a dream.

All the girls are pretty.

You may be distracted among the beauty,

but remember to behave well.

We're all lost in this atmosphere.

Listen to us sing, watch us dance.

The passionate flames are burning.

The wild mountain side, the joy of youth.

I'm having this wonderful dream.

The flowers are blooming tonight.

Each of them are blossoming.

Presenting blooms to the lovers.

We're all lost in this atmosphere.

Listen to us sing, watch us dance.

The passionate flames are burning.

The wild mountain side, the joy of youth.

I'm having this wonderful dream.

I'm puzzled tonight.

I'm lost in this atmosphere.

I'm lost in this atmosphere.

Listen to us sing, watch us dance.

The passionate flames are burning.

The wild mountain side, the joy of youth.

It all enters a dream.

Here's the wine.

Drink up, everyone.

Cheers.

The wine smells great, let's go too.

Our outfit.

Abracadabra!

Cheers.

Listen up everyone.

Let's pray to heaven,

let there be rain.

And now, let's party!

Don't waste this enjoyable night.

Who are those three?

Don't know.

Who are they?

Don't know.

Dad, dad.

Your three daughters are the pearls of this village.

Thank you for the compliments.

The bright moon as our witness,

also our matchmaker.

We wish that everyone finds a life partner.

Let's dance.

Dance?

The moon is bright and clear.

All in a loving mood.

The stars are sparkling with love.

What should we plan for this lovely night?

Couples here and there.

Dancing together.

Moving to the rhythm,

walking in joy.

A couple here,

a couple there.

They are in such joy.

The ribbon of love is flowing in the air,

let everyone be loved.

The moonlight is tender and soft.

Caressing the heart.

The stars represent love.

What should we plan for this romantic night?

A couple here, a couple there.

Dancing together.

Moving to the rhythm,

walking in joy.

A couple here,

a couple there.

They are in such joy.

The ribbon of love is flowing in the air,

let everyone be loved.

Where are you from?

Which tribe do you belong to?

They are intruders! Drag them out and beat them up!

Men!

They are...

Go!

Please don't be so uncivil

Have some manners

Fight...

Black snake

Look at the prince, he's been like that

since the other night.

He doesn't say a word, & always seems preoccupied

Do you have any idea?

What is he thinking about?

Beautiful girls and good wine.

Our prince is good looking;

If he could marry a pretty girl,

then he'd be happy.

That's easy for us,

we're very powerful.

We can make it happen.

That's right.

Prince, prince.

What's eating you?

Do you like that village girl, prince?

With your order, we'll snatch her.

Right away.

No.

We're doing it for you, prince.

You two don't know love.

Love?

Love must come both ways.

Only then,

a couple can have happy days together.

You can't snatch love like that.

Agreed, she's very pretty; but

you can't make her love you by mere force

Prince, I have a plan.

Running and singing along.

Through big roads and small alleys.

Passing every village,

I have something to sell.

Peach blossom blushes and snowflakes facial cream

Fragrance of all kinds.

The scent flows into the rooms.

Colourful clothes.

Dresses with laces.

Embroidered handkerchiefs for the boyfriends.

Who wouldn't want to look pretty !

Put the blushes on.

Youth and beauty is forever.

Come out all ye girls to buy!

Come on! The merchant is here.

How much is it?

It's for free.

Really? Thanks.

You.

What would you like, miss?

What are you selling?

I want it.

I want it.

I saw that first, Xiao.

I'm the oldest, I should pick first.

Sisters, we haven't asked the price yet.

This is best grade jade.

I wouldn't even sell these

to anyone less pretty.

How much?

How much?

A thousand each.

You don't like these?

Anyone would love these pretty jade bracelets.

Then...

Too expensive.

We can't afford these.

I'll ask dad for the money.

A thousand each, at least we can afford one.

I'm the oldest, of course it's my pick.

Why?

Stop arguing-

You want to buy the jade bracelets,

but we can't afford it.

It hasn't been raining for so long,

all the farmlands have dried up.

Do you have any idea how serious it is?

We aren't sure that we can make it,

who can afford these right now?

Return them.

Dad, why are you so poor?

Why aren't we rich?

Go...

Sister Xiao, how could you say that?

Dad's the best.

Thanks for showing us such pretty jade bracelets.

We all know that it hasn't been raining for so long.

No matter how much we beg, there's no use.

The river is about to dry up too.

If it doesn't rain, there won't be a harvest this year.

Chief, legend goes that

there's a big river up in Snake Mountain.

If we can divert the river water,

then we could irrigate our land.

Right, I've heard

that river will never dry up, we could...

No...we have no contacts

with the Snake Mountain ever.

I can't break this rule.

Chief, we can't worry about that now.

We must try to divert the river no matter what.

That's right...

No.

Snake Mountain is forbidden land, we shouldn't.

We can't cause any more calamities.

To avoid the drought, we aren't afraid of anything.

We must divert the water here.

Aren't you worried about the snakes' revenge?

No.

No, we aren't.

We can burn the mountain,

when the snakes are dead.

Then the river is ours.

That's right.

Never!

It's so dry now,

a big fire can't be stopped.

The whole village could be in danger.

We can't do that! Never.

I think there's only one way.

Let me go there and take a look.

It's too dangerous.

I've made up my mind.

Go back.

Go on.

Hold on.

If I don't come back,

then you three have to take care of

my girls.

Bless me, Buddha. Bless me, Snake Spirit.

Mr. Hei, don't worry. You've arrived at Snake Pit.

Mr. Hei, I know why you are here.

You want to borrow the water of Snake Mountain

in order to irrigate the lands, right?

Am I right?

Yes. I beg your help, Snake Spirit.

Help us to solve our drought

I am not the Snake Spirit, just call me Snake Prince.

Yes, Snake Prince.

I can answer your prayer.

Thanks, prince...

Thanks, prince...

But on one condition.

As long as we can solve the drought,

we'll give you gold and silver.

I have no use of those.

We'll make you a temple; there will be many offerings.

I have done nothing to deserve such.

Then...whatever you wish, we would do it.

I'm in love with your daughter Hei Qin.

I want her to marry me.

If you agree,

I'll use magic to divert the river water to your lands.

You want to marry Hei Qin?

You're a snake, how can you marry my daughter?

Snakes won't be any more dangerous than men.

I'll treat her very well.

Then...

Mr. Hei, go back and talk to Hei Qin.

If you agree, light a smoke signal.

When I see that, I'll use my magical powers.

All of you, please be quiet.

Sit down.

You all know about Mr. Hei's return from Snake Mountain

And you all understand

what they're asking.

But Hei Qin still has no idea about it.

We must keep this from her.

Please promise that your lips would be sealed.

Even if I have to sacrifice myself,

I won't let Hei Qin marry a snake.

Of course, we can't answer to their

unreasonable request.

We're human, we can't let the snakes to bully us.

We could fight them.

That's right. Fight them.

Listen.

That's not the solution, we must deal with the drought.

But there's no other water source.

We'll burn the snake mountain down.

After the snakes are dead, we'll divert the river.

Right, divert the river.

No, we can't do that.

We're not afraid. We'll burn down the whole mountain.

Right, burn them all.

Absolutely not! If there's a blaze,

it will burn down all the forests,

and villages, including ours!

Then what should we do?

How about

What?

We'll send the smoke signal, let the snakes see it

we'll think of something later.

Right, send out the smoke signal.

And Hei Qin...

Don't worry, I would never let her marry the snake.

Go, light the smoke signal.

Go.

Prince, look. They've agreed.

We must do our best to help them.

Help them out from the drought! We all have to work.

Sure.

What's going on?

What happened?

Seems like the mountain is shaking.

Come on, let's go take a look.

Water...

Water...

Water...

Water...

Water...

Hurry.

Go.

Good.

Alright, that's enough.

That's enough, can you hear me?

We're going to pick up the bride.

They would laugh if they see us like this.

Come on, back in line.

We still have a long way to go.

Just let them have some fun.

It's so boring to walk like this.

After we've brought back the bride,

then we can celebrate.

Remember the prince's instruction,

be polite, don't turn wild.

If you offend the villagers the Prince will punish you.

You hear that?

Yes.

Let's go.

We're going to pick up the bride, excuse us.

You can't proceed any further.

No one in the village is going to be the bride.

We know you.

Oh, it's you two! Reptiles.

Watch your speech, we're all friends here.

Who are your friends?

We must get rid of the harm.

We're not hurting you.

We saved you from your drought dilemma.

If Mr. Hei didn't agree to the condition,

we wouldn't be here.

This is a threat. Human can't marry a snake.

You are so unreasonable.

Shut up! Go!

Stop fighting.

Stop fighting.

Stop fighting.

Be polite.

Stop fighting.

Stop fighting, be polite.

Stop the fight, be polite.

Be polite.

Stop, be polite.

Be polite.

Stop fighting, be polite.

Stop fighting.

Stop fighting.

Stop fighting, be polite.

Stop.

Stop fighting, be polite.

Stop fighting...

Go!

They've escaped.

We've won.

We aren't scared of any spirits.

Nothing can scare us.

We'll get rid of them of some day.

Well, you can't tell what the humans are up to.

They behave worse than us.

They cheated us, what do you think?

Cut off the water source?

Let them have another drought, starve to death.

Our water source never runs out,

we have nothing to lose by sharing the water with them.

We shouldn't do that.

It's not fair.

He wouldn't let me fight back, what was that about?

Be polite in a fight! What a joke.

He did the right thing.

We're there to pick up the bride, we should be polite.

But they want us dead.

We can't blame them, they might not

be able to agree to my terms.

They didn't need to agree to the deal.

Well I'm not going to let them get away with it.

We have many casualties, I want revenge.

What should we do?

Please use your power, Prince.

Burn them all up!

I don't think such a drastic action is needed.

You should know that there are tens of thousands of them

and so are we.

If we have a grudge, then it will go on for generations

wouldn't that be something terrible and cruel?

Then...but we can't just leave it.

What do you think?

Teach them a lesson, show them not to mess with us.

With your order, we'll go right away.

We'll teach them a lesson.

Remember everyone.

We can't pose a threat to women and children.

And don't hurt anyone, got it?

Set them free.

Set them free.

Snakes!

Help! Snakes.

Kill!

Where's Hei Qin?

Washing clothes by the river.

I'm looking for her.

You!

Mr. Hei, Miss Hei Qin.

We have met.

Yes.

Please let them go.

We were wrong.

Very well! Go back!

I'm sorry to have frightened you,

but we would never hurt anyone.

We had to do it, we didn't have a choice.

No, we didn't keep our promise. We deserved that.

That sounds reasonable, Miss Hei Qin understands.

Hei Qin, don't promise them.

We'll fight them to the end.

No, you kept this from me all this time.

I wouldn't even know

if dad didn't tell me just now.

How could we let you marry a snake?

Where's the water from?

Snake Mountain gave water and saved us from the famine.

Without their help,

we're dead.

We can't bite the hand that feeds us.

For the wellbeing of the whole village,

and for all that the Snake Mountain has done for us.

I agree to your Prince's terms.

Hei Qin.

Don't be sad, dad.

Take good care of our father, sisters.

Forgive me, and I hope you will understand.

We must keep our promise.

We can leave this place,

we can't let you sacrifice.

No, you're wrong. I'm going to pay a debt of gratitude.

Bless you, Hei Qin.

Hei Qin...

Please lead the way.

Yes.

Decked in red, a joyful wedding.

A warm welcome for the bride, the place beams with joy.

Decked in red.

What a magnificent wedding !

This is a match made in heaven.

Dancing and singing in rejoice.

The bride smiles charmingly, the groom is delighted.

The bashful bride.

The groom is crazy about her.

Look at the candles burning.

The light shines on the bride's face.

Rosy as the Spring blossoms.

So sweet and romantic.

The bride smiles charmingly, the groom is delighted.

The bashful bride.

The groom is crazy about her.

Look at the candles burning.

The light shines on the bride's face.

Rosy as the Spring blossoms.

So sweet and romantic.

Decked in red.

Have a celebration drink.

The love is forever.

Dancing and singing the night away.

You're a man, why did you say you're a snake?

Hei Qin, I am a snake.

Practising for years, I can transform into a human.

I could be in this state

with you all the time.

But it's our wedding night,

I have to turn back to a snake in order to...

You can close your eyes if you're scared.

I'm your wife,

why should I be scared of you?

Even though you're a snake, you've a kind heart.

Hei Qin.

Mr. Hei... is anyone home?

Miss Hei Xiao, Miss Hei Xian.

It's you.

What is it?

I'm looking for Mr. Hei, I've a letter from Miss Hei.

Oh no ! A letter from our princess.

A letter?

Married to a Snake, we don't know whether she's alive.

Dad has fallen sick since, stop joking around.

Don't try to cause any trouble here.

Dad, there's a letter from our younger sister.

What?

Dad, a letter from Qin.

What does she write?

Dear dad and my sisters, I'm well.

I'm very blessed.

I hope you could come and visit,

you can ask the messenger to lead you here.

Blessed? She's married to a snake.

Mr. Hei, this is a present from the princess.

Who is Qin married to?

A Prince?

That's right, the Snake Prince.

Mr. Hei has met him.

I'm happy to know that she's well.

I want to see her.

Dad, you can't go. You're sick.

Xian, stay here with dad.

I'll go alone and take a look.

Wait, I'm going to get changed,

then we can go together.

Sure.

Please.

Sister Xiao.

Xiao, how's my father?

He's well.

How's Sister Xian?

Fine.

Come.

Sit down.

What's bothering you, sister?

Nothing at all.

Have some drinks.

They are performing a dance to welcome you.

You can join in if you're interested.

It's no fun to dance on my own,

unless you're dancing with me.

Go on, dance with her.

Is this a fairyland or a dream?

Is this a maze or a palace?

These images have turned into such a lovely backdrop.

Don't be so dazed and dreamy.

Let us sing and dance,

just like the volcano's lava.

Red lips burning.

Let us get closer, listen to my voice.

This is a fairyland.

My heart is wild in this mist.

This is a dream.

My soul is drifting.

Is this a maze or a palace?

My body is moving.

This is a maze.

I've all these desires, lingering around.

Lingering around.

You must be drunk.

Really? ls my face red?

Not too much.

Is my heart beating fast?

Hold me, come on.

Sister Xiao.

Xiao.

Where's Xiao?

She is a bit drunk.

Xiao.

Xiao.

I'm not drunk, I'm just too happy.

Qin, let's have a chat.

I never thought that, you're really blessed.

You're living the rich life.

I'm so envious.

Do you like the gift brought by General Huang?

Very much.

Are these worth more?

I have no idea, it's a wedding gift from him.

I've never seen anything like this.

Must cost a fortune.

I'd be glad if I've got one.

I'll tell the Prince to give you something.

Would he agree?

Of course, he's got plenty.

In your room?

No, in the storage through the passage in the garden.

Hei Xiao, you...

Hei Xiao, what are you wearing?

Jewelery, of course!

I'm the richest one in our tribe.

Fu Lin...

Come look! Look at me.

Hei Xiao's back, she's back.

Hei Xiao's back...

Let's go...Hei Xiao.

Let's ask her about Hei Qin.

Come and look at me.

Can you all see these?

I brought all these jewelery from Snake Mountain.

Hei Xiao, throw off those stuff.

Hands off!

I'm the richest here, I've all these jewelery.

I'm better than all of you.

Hei Xian, what's wrong with her?

She's been like this since returning from Snake Mountain.

Poor man, don't be rude.

I'm rich, you are no match for me.

She's crazy! She's crazy!

Snake Mountain.

Snake Mountain.

Xian, here are two leaves; one for you and one for dad,

we can see each other.

Miss Hei Xian, please come outside.

Throw it into the air.

Xian.

Hei Qin.

Xian, I've missed you.

This is a palace.

Come.

My sister Xian is the best dancer in the family.

Let's ask her to do a dance.

Great! Please do.

Let me drink to you.

Welcome!

I'm drunk.

I'm drunk.

In this room of flickering candlelight.

There are so many shadows floating.

Dancing and moving away.

As if there's a mist.

I'm drunk, so drunk.

I'm drunk, so drunk.

My face is red, my heart is racing.

I have to break free.

Drunk...

Drunk...

Drunk...

Drunk...

It's the wine. It's like a love net, hugging me.

A laugh, a scream.

This is one unforgettable evening.

The wine has opened my heart.

Blushing red, burning body.

It's driven me insane.

So drunk.

So drunk.

Careful, its juice is poisonous.

You should go to bed now.

What are you doing here?

Look.

The wind has blown my heart open.

I can bear the thought of you.

Lost in the water.

The heart has gone wild.

Look at the bright red flowers.

There's a blossom in the water.

My dear lover.

Be gentle with the flower.

The ripples can't hide the scenery.

Light up your passion.

Let's em brace.

Eyes closed and crying out loud.

I move my slender waist around.

Lightly bite on your lips, my dear.

Let us make love.

Someone's peeping when I took a bath.

So it was you!

Sorry, your body is just too beautiful,

I couldn't help it.

Why do it in the dark?

If you like, I could give you everything.

Sister Xian.

Hei Qin, I've been here for a few days,

and I have nothing to give you.

I've prepared for you some home-made wine.

Drink up, it's good for you.

You're pregnant, you should rest some more.

You're so nice to me, Xian.

Drink up. The wine from home is always sweet.

Hei Qin, if you feel funny...

No, I'm fine.

I'm just tired.

Then go to sleep.

Thanks, Xian.

Hei Qin.

Xian.

Did you feel uncomfortable

after drinking the wine last night?

No, why should I?

Oh, it's nothing.

What are you doing here on your own?

He was here a while ago.

I wonder where he is now!

Maybe he's scared of me.

What for?

What a lovely place.

There's a waterfall underneath, and a deep pond.

Careful, Xian.

Why did she do it?

She's jealous of you, it drove her mad.

Hei Qin.

It hurts.

It hurts.

Come on.

Hei Qin, you were scared. It's bad for the baby.

Just lie still.

I'll find some herbal medicine for you.

Please bring my baby here, Xian.

This isn't your child.

No, Xian.

I beg you, Xian.

Beg me for what?

To see whether you've a snake or a human baby?

Very well, I'll let you.

Please don't hurt my child, Xian.

I beg you.

No, no...

No!

Kids, come to mommy.

Hei Qin.

What happened?

How horrible!

Hei Xian!

Hei Xian!

Look, she was bitten to death by a snake.

That's right.

Follow me.

We can't let the snake spirits harm the people.

Let's burn down the mountain.

Right.

Let's go.

You can't go! No.

You can't go! The Chief has said that

it'll only be trouble if you set fire to the mountain.

We can't do this, we are in debt to them.

They saved us from the drought.

Hei Xian was bitten to death by a snake.

Is that gratitude?

Go!

Burn!

This is crazy! They're trying to burn us!

I want them to know how good we are.

I beg you, don't harm them.

Why are humans so vicious? Why?

I'm human too.

Not everyone is like that.

But there's so many of them, lighting up fire all over

Don't they realise that they are in trouble?

Dear, they don't understand.

I hope you do. If everyone has a misunderstanding

then it's going to be drastic, don't blame them.

Prince, if you don't do something now,

the whole mountain will be on fire.

The fire will spread.

Dear,

remember what I said.

Let's go.

Hey...

They're back...

You've been away so long, you've found a solution?

Yes.

We've been asking around.

And we find out that snakes are scared of sulphur.

Just light up the sulphur,

smoke them with it.

Even the biggest snakes will go weak.

This is sulphur.

Come on, let's go!

Don't rush. Take a look.

What's this?

Careful.

We'll knit more nets, place them in front of the pit.

With sharpened bamboo files.

Come on...

They smoke us with sulphur.

You...

You stay here, don't walk around.

Don't be afraid, we'll kill them! Go!

Don't try to run!

Stand still. I'll kill whoever tries to escape.

Come on!

Shoot!

Kill the yellow one first!

Blow it up!

And the other one.

Here it comes.

Kill it!

Hei Qin.

Prince.

Prince...

Prince.

Dear...

Hei Qin...

Dear...

Why did you do it?

Why?

I would never leave you, dear.

I would never leave you!

Hei Qin, where are you?

Hei Qin...

This is a beautiful legend.

It's the price you pay for love.

Don't ask where, or its authenticity.

It's a memory to be cherished forever.

A loving couple thus died!