1 00:00:19,160 --> 00:00:23,710 HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS 2 00:00:24,710 --> 00:00:26,290 CHINA 859 A.D. 3 00:00:26,460 --> 00:00:28,960 The once-mighty Tang dynasty is in decline. 4 00:00:29,090 --> 00:00:31,170 The emperor is weak and incompetent. 5 00:00:31,300 --> 00:00:34,140 His corrupt government no longer controls the land. 6 00:00:34,260 --> 00:00:36,100 Unrest sweeps the country. 7 00:00:36,220 --> 00:00:39,100 Village by village, an underground alliance forms: 8 00:00:39,220 --> 00:00:42,230 The House of Flying Daggers. 9 00:00:42,310 --> 00:00:44,440 Based near the imperial capital... 10 00:00:44,520 --> 00:00:47,400 ...the House of Flying Daggers moves in the shadows. 11 00:00:47,480 --> 00:00:49,860 Stealing from the rich to give to the poor... 12 00:00:49,990 --> 00:00:52,070 ...they earn the support of the people. 13 00:00:52,200 --> 00:00:54,660 At the same time, they are feared and hated... 14 00:00:54,740 --> 00:00:57,280 ...by their bitter rivals, the local deputies. 15 00:00:59,700 --> 00:01:02,870 Police Headquarters Feng Tian County 16 00:01:05,670 --> 00:01:07,500 Captain Leo, Captain Jin. 17 00:01:07,670 --> 00:01:10,510 We're heading out on patrol. 18 00:01:18,430 --> 00:01:19,930 We're going to be busy again. 19 00:01:21,310 --> 00:01:24,850 The provincial office has given us 10 days to catch the new leader... 20 00:01:24,940 --> 00:01:27,440 - ...of the Flying Daggers. - What? 21 00:01:27,520 --> 00:01:32,990 It took us three months to assassinate their old leader. 22 00:01:33,780 --> 00:01:36,360 Ten days? Impossible. 23 00:01:38,200 --> 00:01:41,160 Have you heard of the new Peony Pavilion? 24 00:01:41,290 --> 00:01:43,000 Yes. 25 00:01:43,580 --> 00:01:45,870 Does anyone know you there? 26 00:01:45,960 --> 00:01:49,460 No, I haven't been there yet. 27 00:01:50,340 --> 00:01:53,760 - Good, now's your chance. - Any information? 28 00:01:55,340 --> 00:02:01,060 We suspect one of the showgirls is a member of the Flying Daggers. 29 00:02:02,180 --> 00:02:04,520 OK, I'll check it out. 30 00:02:07,020 --> 00:02:10,070 Entertainment House Peony Pavilion 31 00:02:12,480 --> 00:02:15,900 Pull. Pull harder. 32 00:02:16,740 --> 00:02:18,780 Pull harder. 33 00:02:22,620 --> 00:02:24,580 Come on. 34 00:02:39,590 --> 00:02:41,930 That's it. I'm done. 35 00:02:42,310 --> 00:02:44,430 - Madam! - I'm coming. 36 00:02:44,560 --> 00:02:46,850 - Madam! - Here I am. 37 00:02:49,600 --> 00:02:51,770 What can I do for you, sir? 38 00:02:52,770 --> 00:02:54,940 I heard you have a new girl. 39 00:02:56,190 --> 00:02:58,530 You're well informed. 40 00:03:00,870 --> 00:03:02,330 Is she pretty? 41 00:03:02,450 --> 00:03:05,540 - She's quite a beauty. - Bring her to me. 42 00:03:23,810 --> 00:03:27,680 There is one thing you need to know. 43 00:03:28,180 --> 00:03:31,480 - What's that? - The girl is blind. 44 00:03:33,650 --> 00:03:35,110 Blind? 45 00:03:36,820 --> 00:03:39,030 Then she must be special. 46 00:03:39,150 --> 00:03:40,990 I'm curious. 47 00:04:23,530 --> 00:04:29,750 - How did you lose your sight? - I was born blind. 48 00:04:31,330 --> 00:04:34,040 Why would a blind girl work here? 49 00:04:34,830 --> 00:04:36,920 Why can't a blind girl work here? 50 00:04:38,840 --> 00:04:40,380 You're right. 51 00:04:41,680 --> 00:04:44,470 - What's your name? - Mei. 52 00:04:46,100 --> 00:04:47,720 Mei? 53 00:04:48,770 --> 00:04:52,060 Every girl in this pavilion has taken the name of a flower. 54 00:04:52,140 --> 00:04:54,310 Why is yours so plain? 55 00:04:55,190 --> 00:04:58,730 I don't want to compete with those ordinary girls. 56 00:04:59,570 --> 00:05:01,780 What do you mean? 57 00:05:01,950 --> 00:05:05,490 The flowers displayed here can hardly be called flowers. 58 00:05:05,570 --> 00:05:08,200 Real flowers bloom in the wilderness. 59 00:05:11,410 --> 00:05:12,870 Well said. 60 00:05:16,880 --> 00:05:21,420 If you impress me, I'll take you to where the real flowers grow. 61 00:05:24,880 --> 00:05:28,220 What's your talent as the top showgirl? 62 00:05:28,930 --> 00:05:32,180 - Dancing. - Come closer. 63 00:06:22,820 --> 00:06:24,860 Don't you know the rules? 64 00:07:32,100 --> 00:07:37,520 ♪ A rare beauty in the north 65 00:07:37,640 --> 00:07:42,360 ♪ She's the finest lady on earth 66 00:07:43,270 --> 00:07:47,900 ♪ A glance from her, the whole city falls 67 00:07:48,820 --> 00:07:53,700 ♪ A second glance Leaves the whole nation in ruins 68 00:07:54,490 --> 00:07:57,620 ♪ There exists no city or nation 69 00:07:57,750 --> 00:08:01,880 ♪ That has been more cherished 70 00:08:02,830 --> 00:08:07,420 ♪ Than a beauty like this 71 00:08:36,370 --> 00:08:41,790 ♪ A rare beauty in the north 72 00:08:41,920 --> 00:08:46,380 ♪ She's the finest lady on earth 73 00:08:47,590 --> 00:08:52,590 ♪ A glance from her, the whole city falls 74 00:08:52,720 --> 00:08:58,470 ♪ A second glance Leaves the whole nation in ruins 75 00:08:58,600 --> 00:09:01,350 ♪ There exists no city or nation 76 00:09:01,480 --> 00:09:06,310 ♪ That has been more cherished 77 00:09:07,020 --> 00:09:13,950 ♪ Than a beauty like this ♪ 78 00:09:24,830 --> 00:09:27,340 Please calm down, sir. 79 00:09:29,380 --> 00:09:31,840 - Go away! - What's the matter? 80 00:09:32,840 --> 00:09:36,340 Please let me explain. This girl is young and inexperienced. 81 00:09:36,470 --> 00:09:39,850 Please forgive her. Take her away! 82 00:09:40,010 --> 00:09:41,850 - Go away! - Take her away. 83 00:09:42,020 --> 00:09:43,770 Stop! 84 00:09:46,850 --> 00:09:48,360 Captain. 85 00:09:49,730 --> 00:09:51,820 This is the captain of the county. 86 00:09:51,940 --> 00:09:54,240 To hell with the captain! 87 00:09:54,860 --> 00:09:57,530 Outrageous! Arrest him. 88 00:09:59,370 --> 00:10:01,410 Let me go! 89 00:10:03,580 --> 00:10:05,080 Who are you? 90 00:10:07,750 --> 00:10:10,670 How dare you! I'm the captain. 91 00:10:12,050 --> 00:10:16,590 You're drunk. And you're indecently dressed. 92 00:10:16,970 --> 00:10:18,470 Arrest both of them. 93 00:10:19,300 --> 00:10:21,720 Get your hands off me. 94 00:10:22,640 --> 00:10:24,020 Let me go! 95 00:10:25,270 --> 00:10:28,400 Please spare the girl, captain. That man was drunk. 96 00:10:28,520 --> 00:10:30,270 It was not her fault. 97 00:10:30,400 --> 00:10:32,030 Please don't arrest her. 98 00:10:32,110 --> 00:10:34,990 Our business is new. I rely on her to bring in guests. 99 00:10:35,070 --> 00:10:37,820 How can a blind girl be a top showgirl? Move! 100 00:10:37,910 --> 00:10:41,030 She's a dancer with rare skills. 101 00:10:41,120 --> 00:10:43,410 Please see for yourself. 102 00:10:47,460 --> 00:10:49,330 Do you know the echo game? 103 00:10:50,420 --> 00:10:51,880 I played it once. 104 00:10:52,000 --> 00:10:53,550 All right. 105 00:10:53,670 --> 00:10:56,470 Perform well and I'll let you go. 106 00:10:57,430 --> 00:11:00,090 Thank you, captain. Go and change quickly. 107 00:12:11,210 --> 00:12:13,170 Fantastic. 108 00:13:04,840 --> 00:13:07,640 Excellent! 109 00:15:57,810 --> 00:15:59,890 Who are you really? 110 00:16:01,020 --> 00:16:02,810 Why do you want to kill me? 111 00:16:03,650 --> 00:16:06,400 Government-running dogs, I wish to kill all of you! 112 00:17:13,680 --> 00:17:16,800 I do enjoy fighting a blind girl. 113 00:19:17,550 --> 00:19:20,050 We found this in her room. 114 00:19:32,770 --> 00:19:35,070 You're a member of the Flying Daggers? 115 00:19:39,360 --> 00:19:41,280 Who's the new leader? 116 00:19:43,580 --> 00:19:46,410 Where's the new leader? 117 00:19:50,620 --> 00:19:55,340 I'll show you what we'll do to you if you refuse to answer. Show her! 118 00:20:16,570 --> 00:20:19,280 In front of you is a torture device. 119 00:20:31,580 --> 00:20:33,670 Your head will be put here... 120 00:20:39,010 --> 00:20:40,510 ...your shoulder here... 121 00:20:41,680 --> 00:20:44,010 ...your back here... 122 00:20:44,140 --> 00:20:46,220 ...your legs here. 123 00:20:55,480 --> 00:21:01,530 You'll never dance again after this. Do you understand? 124 00:21:14,710 --> 00:21:19,760 You have one day to think it over. 125 00:21:25,220 --> 00:21:27,300 This girl reminds me of someone. 126 00:21:28,390 --> 00:21:29,850 Who? 127 00:21:31,270 --> 00:21:32,730 Rumour has it... 128 00:21:32,850 --> 00:21:37,060 ...the old leader's blind daughter disappeared after his death. 129 00:21:37,190 --> 00:21:39,900 It was a heavy blow to the Flying Daggers. 130 00:21:40,070 --> 00:21:42,530 They vowed revenge for their loss... 131 00:21:42,650 --> 00:21:45,410 ...while searching for the girl. 132 00:21:48,740 --> 00:21:51,750 Why would the old leader's daughter... 133 00:21:51,910 --> 00:21:53,960 ...end up in a brothel? 134 00:21:55,250 --> 00:21:59,090 Who owns the Peony Pavilion? 135 00:21:59,920 --> 00:22:02,760 Perhaps the Flying Daggers have realised... 136 00:22:02,920 --> 00:22:06,300 ...we were responsible for their old leader's death. 137 00:22:06,430 --> 00:22:10,310 Forget it. Let's turn her over to the provincial office for a reward... 138 00:22:10,430 --> 00:22:12,600 ...and then go out for a drink. 139 00:22:14,180 --> 00:22:18,360 I have a better idea. Since we have some clues... 140 00:22:18,480 --> 00:22:21,400 ...let's follow them through for a bigger reward. 141 00:22:23,490 --> 00:22:27,990 - Do you want me to do it? - Of course, who else? 142 00:22:29,830 --> 00:22:34,000 All right. This girl is a rare beauty. 143 00:22:34,160 --> 00:22:37,960 You know I love flirting with girls. 144 00:22:41,050 --> 00:22:43,510 Don't let beauty blind your judgment. 145 00:22:44,210 --> 00:22:47,430 If I die under a skirt, I can still flirt as a ghost. 146 00:24:37,450 --> 00:24:38,910 Who are you? 147 00:24:39,040 --> 00:24:41,170 I undressed you only yesterday. 148 00:24:41,330 --> 00:24:43,170 Have you forgotten me already? 149 00:24:43,920 --> 00:24:46,040 Why did you rescue me? 150 00:24:47,590 --> 00:24:49,670 Why do you think? 151 00:24:50,380 --> 00:24:52,630 You're an exquisite flower. 152 00:24:52,760 --> 00:24:56,760 - I'll do anything to help you. - Control yourself. 153 00:24:58,100 --> 00:25:01,980 Don't worry. I'm no longer a guest of the Peony Pavilion. 154 00:25:02,100 --> 00:25:05,900 You're not a showgirl anymore. You're the daughter of the old leader. 155 00:25:05,980 --> 00:25:07,730 What did you say? 156 00:25:08,650 --> 00:25:11,070 How many blind girls know martial arts... 157 00:25:11,150 --> 00:25:13,360 ...and carry daggers like these? 158 00:25:15,370 --> 00:25:17,990 I've rescued you... 159 00:25:18,120 --> 00:25:20,700 ...and your daggers as well. 160 00:25:24,170 --> 00:25:26,290 Why did you take such a risk? 161 00:25:27,130 --> 00:25:30,210 I hate the corrupt government and admire the Flying Daggers. 162 00:25:32,970 --> 00:25:34,680 Much obliged. 163 00:25:36,140 --> 00:25:39,930 - Why did we abandon the horses? - Hoofprints can be easily tracked. 164 00:25:40,020 --> 00:25:42,600 I have two new horses hidden ahead. 165 00:25:42,730 --> 00:25:44,390 You've planned well. 166 00:25:45,480 --> 00:25:49,820 - What's your name, master? - Just call me Wind. 167 00:25:49,940 --> 00:25:51,400 Wind? 168 00:25:51,530 --> 00:25:53,610 I wander around all alone... 169 00:25:53,740 --> 00:25:55,820 ...come and go without a trace. 170 00:25:55,950 --> 00:26:01,160 - Like a carefree wind? - No, a playful wind. 171 00:26:02,450 --> 00:26:06,420 You like to tease. I wonder what you look like. 172 00:26:06,540 --> 00:26:09,380 That's easy to find out. Here. 173 00:26:11,840 --> 00:26:13,630 Please let go. 174 00:26:13,760 --> 00:26:16,680 This isn't the Peony Pavilion. There are no rules here. 175 00:26:16,800 --> 00:26:19,640 You'll know what I look like if you touch my face. 176 00:26:21,850 --> 00:26:23,560 Come on. 177 00:26:23,680 --> 00:26:26,770 It's not respectful to touch your face first. 178 00:26:32,360 --> 00:26:35,860 I asked you to start from the top. You prefer to start at the bottom. 179 00:26:36,030 --> 00:26:37,740 That's fine with me. 180 00:26:38,820 --> 00:26:41,200 You've mastered the flying technique. 181 00:26:44,790 --> 00:26:47,170 Your right hand is skilled with a machete. 182 00:26:53,090 --> 00:26:56,170 Your left hand is powerful with a bow and arrow. 183 00:27:03,060 --> 00:27:05,980 Your heart beats steadily. You seem sincere. 184 00:27:07,100 --> 00:27:08,770 You can read me like a book. 185 00:27:10,020 --> 00:27:12,190 You're a brave man. 186 00:27:12,270 --> 00:27:15,110 I'm never shy around women. 187 00:27:19,610 --> 00:27:21,870 You're young, indeed. 188 00:27:30,790 --> 00:27:32,880 You know how to hold your drink. 189 00:27:34,670 --> 00:27:36,760 The soldiers are approaching. 190 00:27:58,950 --> 00:28:01,160 I've lost my dagger pouch. 191 00:32:39,520 --> 00:32:42,810 I'm sorry I was late. 192 00:34:24,910 --> 00:34:28,630 The Flying Daggers are always moving. Where should we go? 193 00:34:29,340 --> 00:34:30,880 We just keep heading north. 194 00:34:32,340 --> 00:34:34,010 Just head north? 195 00:34:34,130 --> 00:34:36,430 They will come to us. 196 00:34:36,510 --> 00:34:39,430 The Flying Daggers have many masters. 197 00:34:39,510 --> 00:34:41,640 Why did they send you as an assassin? 198 00:34:41,720 --> 00:34:44,730 No one sent me. I came alone. 199 00:34:46,060 --> 00:34:51,110 As the old leader's daughter you should be more cautious. 200 00:34:51,230 --> 00:34:53,440 Have you considered the consequences? 201 00:34:53,530 --> 00:34:57,360 I'll do anything to avenge my father. 202 00:35:05,750 --> 00:35:07,460 Come here. 203 00:35:22,560 --> 00:35:25,140 These are men's clothes. Put them on for now. 204 00:35:28,900 --> 00:35:30,940 I won't take advantage of you. 205 00:36:48,430 --> 00:36:50,480 Have you seen enough? 206 00:36:51,480 --> 00:36:53,560 Please hand me the clothes. 207 00:36:55,980 --> 00:36:58,190 You knew I was here? 208 00:36:58,320 --> 00:37:02,660 Master Wind wanders like the wind. I'd expect you to be anywhere. 209 00:37:29,430 --> 00:37:31,520 You look different in men's clothes. 210 00:37:32,690 --> 00:37:34,650 Do I look awful? 211 00:37:42,240 --> 00:37:44,820 I will tell all the girls to wear men's clothes... 212 00:37:45,490 --> 00:37:49,450 ...the next time I visit the Peony Pavilion. 213 00:38:07,550 --> 00:38:09,640 Now I know... 214 00:38:09,720 --> 00:38:12,350 ...you're not shy around women. 215 00:38:15,400 --> 00:38:17,480 You're not shy either. 216 00:38:19,570 --> 00:38:21,440 How do you know? 217 00:38:24,070 --> 00:38:26,530 You knew I was watching you bathe... 218 00:38:26,660 --> 00:38:28,950 ...yet you said nothing. 219 00:38:32,700 --> 00:38:35,460 You saved my life. 220 00:38:36,420 --> 00:38:38,750 You can look all you please. 221 00:40:04,550 --> 00:40:07,260 I thought you were hot as fire. 222 00:40:07,420 --> 00:40:10,010 In fact, you're cool as water. 223 00:40:13,180 --> 00:40:15,390 I don't know you well enough. 224 00:40:18,180 --> 00:40:20,230 I really care for you. 225 00:40:24,360 --> 00:40:28,240 A playboy like you, are you ever for real? 226 00:40:30,820 --> 00:40:32,870 What if I am this time? 227 00:41:27,920 --> 00:41:29,880 Are our men close by? 228 00:41:29,960 --> 00:41:33,510 I'm sure today's fighting has fooled Mei. 229 00:41:33,630 --> 00:41:37,310 Our men will ease off from now on. 230 00:41:38,430 --> 00:41:41,350 Good. That will save me some arrows. 231 00:41:42,940 --> 00:41:46,150 - Any clues? - Not yet. 232 00:41:46,980 --> 00:41:48,690 Don't let her see through you. 233 00:41:48,770 --> 00:41:53,610 Don't worry. I never fail at seducing a woman. 234 00:41:53,740 --> 00:41:55,990 She trusts me. 235 00:41:56,780 --> 00:42:00,450 I warn you, don't fall for her. 236 00:42:02,120 --> 00:42:03,960 What do you mean, fall? 237 00:42:04,920 --> 00:42:06,960 Fall into bed? 238 00:42:08,920 --> 00:42:12,590 Like her father, she must be very cunning. 239 00:42:12,590 --> 00:42:14,130 Don't let her fool you. 240 00:42:14,300 --> 00:42:16,340 Don't be absurd. 241 00:42:17,300 --> 00:42:19,310 I'm in control. 242 00:42:19,930 --> 00:42:21,970 I have to get back now. 243 00:42:23,810 --> 00:42:28,150 Don't turn a game into reality and ruin our plan. 244 00:42:28,310 --> 00:42:31,650 Who cares, as long as the plan works. 245 00:42:51,840 --> 00:42:53,340 Shall we rest for a while? 246 00:43:01,180 --> 00:43:02,600 I smell flowers. 247 00:43:20,160 --> 00:43:24,370 You told me you'd bring me to where real flowers grow. 248 00:44:22,890 --> 00:44:24,930 Which is the most beautiful? 249 00:44:38,900 --> 00:44:41,950 - How do I look? - Pretty as a flower. 250 00:44:49,580 --> 00:44:51,120 Soldiers are approaching. 251 00:45:28,700 --> 00:45:31,000 - I'm on your side. - You? 252 00:45:31,120 --> 00:45:33,830 - I am a captain of the county. - A captain? 253 00:45:36,000 --> 00:45:39,170 Nonsense. You are the bastard who broke the jail. 254 00:48:08,820 --> 00:48:11,120 You're wounded. Is it serious? 255 00:48:12,780 --> 00:48:14,120 No. 256 00:50:06,150 --> 00:50:08,230 Was it someone from the Flying Daggers? 257 00:50:17,780 --> 00:50:19,410 It's not likely. 258 00:50:22,830 --> 00:50:24,670 Then who? 259 00:50:26,920 --> 00:50:28,460 I don't know. 260 00:50:32,630 --> 00:50:34,470 He's gone. 261 00:50:36,430 --> 00:50:38,640 I guess he doesn't want to reveal himself. 262 00:51:25,100 --> 00:51:28,690 This time, I believe that you're for real. 263 00:52:44,970 --> 00:52:47,350 You've done enough for me. 264 00:52:48,390 --> 00:52:50,230 Please leave. 265 00:52:51,600 --> 00:52:53,560 Don't worry about me. 266 00:52:56,150 --> 00:53:00,240 We've come this far. I can't leave you now. 267 00:53:29,680 --> 00:53:32,480 I hope you're not seriously wounded. 268 00:53:32,980 --> 00:53:35,020 We agreed there would be no more fights. 269 00:53:35,150 --> 00:53:37,480 Why did government soldiers show up? 270 00:53:37,650 --> 00:53:39,820 The general sent them. 271 00:53:39,900 --> 00:53:42,320 They don't know you. 272 00:53:42,450 --> 00:53:44,070 The general? 273 00:53:44,700 --> 00:53:46,830 How did the general get involved? 274 00:53:47,990 --> 00:53:51,370 This case is important, I had to report it. 275 00:53:51,500 --> 00:53:54,080 The general is taking over. 276 00:53:56,130 --> 00:53:58,670 The soldiers didn't have to be that aggressive. 277 00:53:58,840 --> 00:54:00,300 The general ordered it. 278 00:54:00,420 --> 00:54:03,630 He said we need real blood to draw the Flying Daggers out. 279 00:54:03,720 --> 00:54:05,840 Even if the blood is mine? 280 00:54:07,050 --> 00:54:08,510 Jin... 281 00:54:09,850 --> 00:54:15,060 ...the soldiers' lives and our lives are worth nothing to him. 282 00:54:16,730 --> 00:54:21,360 You don't know how I felt as I killed our own men. 283 00:54:21,490 --> 00:54:25,160 I feel worse. I am tortured. 284 00:54:25,320 --> 00:54:27,070 You? 285 00:54:27,820 --> 00:54:32,750 I truly regret taking on this mission. 286 00:54:32,870 --> 00:54:36,420 I've followed you all the way, endured many sleepless nights. 287 00:54:37,130 --> 00:54:41,710 My heart grows heavy when I think about what lies ahead. 288 00:54:49,180 --> 00:54:52,770 Is there no other way to do this? 289 00:54:54,850 --> 00:54:56,900 The general said... 290 00:54:58,060 --> 00:55:02,730 ...it's the only way to expose the Flying Daggers. 291 00:55:06,950 --> 00:55:10,870 Jin, you should know there are more soldiers ahead. 292 00:55:11,910 --> 00:55:15,080 - What? - The general sent them. 293 00:55:15,160 --> 00:55:17,420 They don't know you either. 294 00:55:17,540 --> 00:55:19,580 You must stop them. 295 00:55:20,290 --> 00:55:22,420 There is nothing I can do. 296 00:55:24,800 --> 00:55:29,090 The order given to these soldiers... 297 00:55:29,220 --> 00:55:31,300 ...is fight to kill. 298 00:55:32,930 --> 00:55:35,020 If you don't kill them... 299 00:55:36,100 --> 00:55:38,150 ...they will kill you. 300 00:55:41,310 --> 00:55:43,440 Take care. 301 00:55:59,120 --> 00:56:00,750 I quit! 302 00:56:44,090 --> 00:56:45,840 Where have you been? 303 00:56:50,590 --> 00:56:52,680 I have a question for you. 304 00:56:53,850 --> 00:56:56,560 - What question? - Are you for real? 305 00:57:00,350 --> 00:57:01,850 What do you mean? 306 00:57:03,610 --> 00:57:06,020 Do you feel anything for me? 307 00:57:10,610 --> 00:57:14,450 - Don't take this so seriously. - I want to know. 308 00:57:16,830 --> 00:57:18,870 I'm a free spirit... 309 00:57:19,040 --> 00:57:22,210 ...like the wind, always moving. 310 00:57:22,330 --> 00:57:26,420 - The wind never thinks too much. - I want the wind to stop and think. 311 00:57:26,590 --> 00:57:28,630 The wind cannot stop. 312 00:57:30,300 --> 00:57:32,050 Not even for me? 313 00:57:38,390 --> 00:57:42,230 The wind breezes through without a trace. 314 00:57:46,730 --> 00:57:49,030 Now you understand... 315 00:57:49,110 --> 00:57:51,240 ...why I'm called Wind. 316 00:58:09,710 --> 00:58:13,880 Fine. Go and be the wind. 317 00:58:14,930 --> 00:58:16,470 I don't need you anymore! 318 00:58:48,960 --> 00:58:52,300 I don't care if you're true or not, I have to leave. 319 00:58:55,010 --> 00:58:56,760 I want to end this. 320 00:58:57,300 --> 00:58:59,140 Are you going alone? 321 00:59:01,220 --> 00:59:02,930 I'd like to be the wind for once. 322 00:59:03,020 --> 00:59:04,680 Where will you go? 323 00:59:05,350 --> 00:59:07,520 Who knows. Whichever way the wind blows. 324 00:59:07,690 --> 00:59:10,650 Aren't you going back to the Flying Daggers? 325 00:59:10,770 --> 00:59:12,820 Do you want me to go back? 326 00:59:16,150 --> 00:59:18,990 I've left them. Why would I return? 327 00:59:24,910 --> 00:59:27,000 Thank you for all you've done for me. 328 01:05:40,960 --> 01:05:43,540 - It's you. - Go. 329 01:08:31,500 --> 01:08:34,880 You said the wind could not stop. 330 01:08:35,000 --> 01:08:38,970 A playful wind stops at will. 331 01:08:40,970 --> 01:08:43,050 You shouldn't have come back. 332 01:08:43,180 --> 01:08:45,310 I came back... 333 01:08:46,890 --> 01:08:48,480 ...for you. 334 01:09:42,450 --> 01:09:43,950 Nia! 335 01:09:51,460 --> 01:09:53,540 Mei, you're back. 336 01:10:05,050 --> 01:10:07,640 Who will believe the madam of Peony Pavilion... 337 01:10:07,810 --> 01:10:09,970 ...is the leader of the Flying Daggers! 338 01:10:10,100 --> 01:10:12,640 I behaved badly that day. Please forgive me. 339 01:10:12,810 --> 01:10:16,610 Did I look like a real madam? 340 01:10:16,690 --> 01:10:19,440 Very much so. 341 01:10:23,320 --> 01:10:25,570 What do you think of Mei? 342 01:10:26,120 --> 01:10:28,280 What do you mean? 343 01:10:30,040 --> 01:10:34,210 I mean her personality, of course. 344 01:10:35,170 --> 01:10:37,500 She's passionate. 345 01:10:38,460 --> 01:10:40,210 Go on. 346 01:10:40,800 --> 01:10:44,050 She may be blind, but she's very bright. 347 01:10:45,680 --> 01:10:50,060 Hardly anyone can match her. Not even I. 348 01:10:53,060 --> 01:10:55,390 Do you care for her? 349 01:10:55,520 --> 01:10:57,810 You are asking...? 350 01:10:57,900 --> 01:11:00,150 A man and a girl travelling all alone... 351 01:11:00,270 --> 01:11:02,360 ...what else could I be talking about? 352 01:11:06,410 --> 01:11:10,530 Mei is a rare beauty. I care for her a lot. 353 01:11:10,660 --> 01:11:14,290 Then I shall act as the matchmaker for you two to marry. 354 01:11:22,550 --> 01:11:25,380 Marriage is a big deal. This is too sudden. 355 01:11:25,550 --> 01:11:27,220 She's not a good match for you? 356 01:11:27,340 --> 01:11:29,510 On the contrary. 357 01:11:29,640 --> 01:11:31,720 Mei is from a respectable family. 358 01:11:31,850 --> 01:11:34,060 I'm just a humble swordsman. 359 01:11:34,140 --> 01:11:37,310 Our old leader loved his daughter dearly. 360 01:11:37,440 --> 01:11:41,650 Now that I'm the new leader, it's my duty to find her a good husband. 361 01:11:41,730 --> 01:11:44,740 I haven't been able to find anyone... 362 01:11:44,860 --> 01:11:48,910 ...within the Flying Daggers who would be a better choice than you. 363 01:11:50,280 --> 01:11:52,370 What do you say? 364 01:11:56,370 --> 01:11:59,000 I accept your offer. 365 01:11:59,750 --> 01:12:03,340 Our house is much obliged to you. You've done us a great favour. 366 01:12:06,220 --> 01:12:09,680 - Please accept my gratitude. - With much pleasure. 367 01:12:18,190 --> 01:12:20,940 What's going on? 368 01:12:43,040 --> 01:12:45,960 - Where are our soldiers? - They were ambushed. 369 01:12:49,970 --> 01:12:54,310 You were both plotting to catch me by following Mei. 370 01:13:35,470 --> 01:13:36,850 You're not blind? 371 01:13:47,230 --> 01:13:49,860 Are you the old leader's daughter? 372 01:13:50,570 --> 01:13:53,030 He has a blind daughter. 373 01:13:53,110 --> 01:13:56,490 She doesn't know martial arts so I pretended to be her. 374 01:13:57,700 --> 01:14:03,210 If you had known the truth, would you have followed her here? 375 01:14:14,260 --> 01:14:16,350 It's all been an act. 376 01:14:31,820 --> 01:14:33,570 Who are you really? 377 01:14:35,240 --> 01:14:36,910 My name is Mei. 378 01:14:37,070 --> 01:14:40,910 I'm just one of many girls in the House of Flying Daggers. 379 01:14:45,830 --> 01:14:48,750 That's enough. Take him out. 380 01:14:57,680 --> 01:14:59,760 You wait here. 381 01:14:59,930 --> 01:15:02,060 I want to finish him off myself. 382 01:15:03,100 --> 01:15:04,690 Move. 383 01:15:25,660 --> 01:15:27,290 Stop. 384 01:15:30,380 --> 01:15:32,210 Do you have anything to say? 385 01:15:33,630 --> 01:15:36,720 You're not Nia, the new leader. 386 01:15:38,140 --> 01:15:41,510 You're right. Of course I'm not Nia. 387 01:15:42,890 --> 01:15:46,230 Nia wouldn't show herself so easily. 388 01:15:48,020 --> 01:15:50,150 Who are you, then? 389 01:15:50,690 --> 01:15:52,520 That is not important. 390 01:15:52,650 --> 01:15:55,150 Nia sent me to finish this matter. 391 01:16:04,370 --> 01:16:07,370 You've done a good job, Leo. 392 01:16:11,500 --> 01:16:14,960 We've never met before but I know you by reputation. 393 01:16:15,760 --> 01:16:17,220 Three years ago... 394 01:16:17,340 --> 01:16:20,640 ...our old leader planted you as a mole within the government. 395 01:16:20,760 --> 01:16:22,850 You've accomplished much in that role. 396 01:16:25,430 --> 01:16:27,980 I failed to protect him... 397 01:16:29,020 --> 01:16:31,150 ...from being assassinated. 398 01:16:31,230 --> 01:16:34,480 Nia knew that you were away on duty. 399 01:16:34,610 --> 01:16:36,690 There was nothing you could do. 400 01:16:38,530 --> 01:16:40,610 I'm grateful for her understanding. 401 01:16:40,740 --> 01:16:45,370 We need to win this battle against the government troops. 402 01:16:46,750 --> 01:16:51,040 You and Mei have successfully set up a trap for the general. 403 01:16:51,210 --> 01:16:52,790 Well done. 404 01:16:52,960 --> 01:16:55,880 I'll report to Nia and have you rewarded. 405 01:16:56,050 --> 01:16:58,090 It's my duty. 406 01:16:59,050 --> 01:17:01,300 Please tell Nia... 407 01:17:01,430 --> 01:17:05,220 ...the general has led all his best soldiers towards us. 408 01:17:05,310 --> 01:17:07,020 Be careful. 409 01:17:08,020 --> 01:17:10,770 Don't worry. Nia has a good plan. 410 01:17:11,900 --> 01:17:15,230 - There is one thing I don't understand. - What's that? 411 01:17:15,400 --> 01:17:19,570 - Who sent Mei on this mission? - Nia did. 412 01:17:21,110 --> 01:17:23,410 Has Nia ever considered my feelings? 413 01:17:23,490 --> 01:17:24,910 What do you mean? 414 01:17:26,580 --> 01:17:28,660 I haven't seen Mei for three years. 415 01:17:29,410 --> 01:17:32,790 Now I have to watch her flirt with another man. 416 01:17:32,920 --> 01:17:37,090 It's not the first time Mei's been asked to use her beauty to seduce a man. 417 01:17:41,130 --> 01:17:43,430 I've heard about your feelings for her. 418 01:17:43,550 --> 01:17:45,720 Do you still love her? 419 01:17:48,060 --> 01:17:52,020 We're facing a battle that will decide the fate of the Flying Daggers. 420 01:17:52,100 --> 01:17:56,230 The troops are closing in. This is not the time for love. 421 01:18:02,070 --> 01:18:03,660 All right. 422 01:18:04,570 --> 01:18:07,790 I will let you see Mei. 423 01:19:45,260 --> 01:19:46,880 You haven't changed. 424 01:19:48,640 --> 01:19:50,720 I'm still Mei. 425 01:19:54,600 --> 01:19:56,690 It's been three years. 426 01:19:57,230 --> 01:19:59,560 Finally, we're alone together. 427 01:20:00,690 --> 01:20:02,400 I know. 428 01:20:08,450 --> 01:20:11,240 You saved me during the battle with the soldiers. 429 01:20:11,410 --> 01:20:12,870 Thank you. 430 01:20:13,790 --> 01:20:18,420 You don't need to thank me. I would do anything for you. 431 01:20:23,840 --> 01:20:27,760 I know. You've risked everything, going undercover... 432 01:20:27,880 --> 01:20:32,050 ...to win honour and to impress me. 433 01:20:35,220 --> 01:20:37,980 You're the only one... 434 01:20:38,100 --> 01:20:40,900 ...who understands me. 435 01:20:48,740 --> 01:20:50,820 I was all alone for three years. 436 01:20:50,950 --> 01:20:53,740 You were in my mind every single moment. 437 01:20:53,870 --> 01:20:58,410 My love for you was all I had to keep me going. 438 01:24:03,930 --> 01:24:05,600 Do you love him? 439 01:24:17,490 --> 01:24:19,280 You knew the plan. 440 01:24:21,830 --> 01:24:24,490 It was only an act between you and him. 441 01:24:39,680 --> 01:24:41,760 There is no future for you two. 442 01:24:44,350 --> 01:24:46,220 Do you understand? 443 01:25:41,490 --> 01:25:42,990 Nia! 444 01:25:44,120 --> 01:25:48,830 You can't force a woman against her will. 445 01:25:50,500 --> 01:25:52,620 Do not pull this dagger out. 446 01:25:52,750 --> 01:25:55,250 I'm sending you back to keep spying for us. 447 01:25:56,090 --> 01:25:57,920 You will be more convincing... 448 01:25:58,050 --> 01:26:01,340 ...with a dagger in your back. 449 01:26:03,720 --> 01:26:05,350 You must leave immediately. 450 01:26:06,970 --> 01:26:08,850 Yes, ma'am. 451 01:26:20,240 --> 01:26:24,200 I have sacrificed three years for you. 452 01:26:25,280 --> 01:26:27,660 How could you love Jin after just three days? 453 01:26:47,300 --> 01:26:50,470 Mei, I also have a task for you. 454 01:26:50,640 --> 01:26:52,980 Jin is of no use to us anymore. 455 01:26:54,020 --> 01:26:57,190 Take him out and kill him. 456 01:27:00,360 --> 01:27:02,860 Leo plays a crucial role for us. 457 01:27:03,900 --> 01:27:05,990 We can't let Jin ruin our plan. 458 01:27:06,820 --> 01:27:08,870 You must kill him... 459 01:27:09,910 --> 01:27:12,500 ...to prevent any future trouble. 460 01:27:16,370 --> 01:27:20,090 - You know our rules. - Yes, ma'am. 461 01:28:18,900 --> 01:28:22,900 I left you in order to save your life... 462 01:28:22,980 --> 01:28:25,070 ...but you still followed me. 463 01:28:25,190 --> 01:28:27,280 Please don't blame me. 464 01:28:28,740 --> 01:28:32,740 If your plan had succeeded many in the Flying Daggers would die. 465 01:28:32,910 --> 01:28:34,950 You wouldn't let me go either. 466 01:28:35,910 --> 01:28:38,000 It would be me on my knees... 467 01:28:39,080 --> 01:28:41,130 ...waiting to die. 468 01:28:45,550 --> 01:28:47,590 You're right. 469 01:28:47,760 --> 01:28:49,590 If I'd won... 470 01:28:50,720 --> 01:28:52,220 ...I wouldn't have let you go. 471 01:31:01,680 --> 01:31:03,310 Go. 472 01:31:06,900 --> 01:31:10,070 How will you explain this to Nia? 473 01:31:13,360 --> 01:31:15,450 That's my business. 474 01:31:17,910 --> 01:31:20,030 Why don't you come with me. 475 01:31:36,510 --> 01:31:38,760 Deep in your heart, you have a secret. 476 01:31:45,440 --> 01:31:50,060 I guess there is a man you find hard to leave behind. 477 01:31:55,950 --> 01:31:59,870 Yes. A man who's saved my life many times. 478 01:32:04,120 --> 01:32:06,540 Was it he who helped us in the last battle? 479 01:32:08,460 --> 01:32:09,960 Yes. 480 01:32:14,010 --> 01:32:16,130 Then he has saved my life too. 481 01:32:21,720 --> 01:32:23,810 Do you still love him? 482 01:32:36,570 --> 01:32:39,160 When can we see each other again? 483 01:32:42,030 --> 01:32:44,160 We cannot. 484 01:32:47,620 --> 01:32:49,710 We belong to two opposing sides. 485 01:32:50,580 --> 01:32:52,670 If we meet again... 486 01:32:53,800 --> 01:32:56,170 ...one of us will have to die. 487 01:33:46,850 --> 01:33:49,520 A decisive battle is imminent. 488 01:33:50,390 --> 01:33:53,190 You and I are just pawns on a chessboard. 489 01:33:53,860 --> 01:33:55,900 Nobody cares if we live or die. 490 01:34:00,610 --> 01:34:03,700 Let's go away together and roam the world... 491 01:34:03,820 --> 01:34:05,530 ...as free as the wind. 492 01:34:10,410 --> 01:34:13,000 We'll wander around alone... 493 01:34:13,120 --> 01:34:15,420 ...come and go without a trace... 494 01:34:15,540 --> 01:34:17,800 ...like a playful wind. 495 01:34:17,920 --> 01:34:21,260 No, a carefree wind. 496 01:34:24,300 --> 01:34:26,430 Just you and me. 497 01:34:31,430 --> 01:34:33,640 Come with me, please. 498 01:38:45,610 --> 01:38:47,520 Are you going with him? 499 01:38:53,360 --> 01:38:55,490 Why? 500 01:39:04,080 --> 01:39:06,170 You're the love of my life. 501 01:39:10,550 --> 01:39:12,630 You don't have to love me... 502 01:39:13,630 --> 01:39:15,720 ...but you can never go with him. 503 01:39:25,020 --> 01:39:27,100 Otherwise you'll die. 504 01:39:32,900 --> 01:39:34,610 Mei... 505 01:39:38,240 --> 01:39:40,620 ...you've forced me to kill you. 506 01:39:46,960 --> 01:39:51,880 I knew you would do this. 507 01:39:56,470 --> 01:39:59,850 You knew and you went anyway. Why? 508 01:39:59,970 --> 01:40:01,680 Why did you go? 509 01:40:01,810 --> 01:40:04,600 Why did you go? Why?! 510 01:40:10,110 --> 01:40:14,190 To be free, like the wind. 511 01:41:51,500 --> 01:41:53,170 Turn aro... 512 01:41:53,290 --> 01:41:55,590 Turn? 513 01:41:57,920 --> 01:41:59,720 Turn? 514 01:42:03,220 --> 01:42:04,890 Turn around. 515 01:42:48,850 --> 01:42:51,060 You're a member of the Flying Daggers. 516 01:42:51,810 --> 01:42:53,770 You're right. 517 01:42:54,770 --> 01:42:59,400 - You're the one who loves Mei? - Yes, I love her truly... 518 01:42:59,530 --> 01:43:01,610 ...while you are only playing a game. 519 01:43:02,820 --> 01:43:05,570 If you love her, why kill her? 520 01:43:05,740 --> 01:43:09,160 It's all your fault. 521 01:43:09,990 --> 01:43:11,790 My fault? 522 01:43:11,870 --> 01:43:14,790 I warned you, but you wouldn't listen. 523 01:43:20,460 --> 01:43:24,680 She has betrayed me because of you. You must die. 524 01:43:27,430 --> 01:43:29,180 Fine. 525 01:43:29,310 --> 01:43:32,350 You kill Mei, you must die too! 526 01:47:52,730 --> 01:47:54,490 Mei. 527 01:48:06,500 --> 01:48:07,920 Let him go. 528 01:48:11,250 --> 01:48:13,340 If you kill him... 529 01:48:14,840 --> 01:48:17,510 ...I'll kill you with this dagger. 530 01:48:17,630 --> 01:48:19,760 Mei! Don't pull the dagger out! 531 01:48:20,550 --> 01:48:24,430 If you do, your blood will drain and you will die. 532 01:48:27,140 --> 01:48:28,940 Don't do it! 533 01:48:47,750 --> 01:48:50,330 Mei, I'm closer to him. 534 01:48:51,540 --> 01:48:53,670 He'll hit me first. 535 01:48:53,800 --> 01:48:55,880 You can't save me... 536 01:48:57,420 --> 01:48:59,300 ...with your dagger. 537 01:50:47,910 --> 01:50:49,660 Mei! 538 01:50:56,420 --> 01:50:59,000 Mei! Mei! 539 01:51:18,440 --> 01:51:20,860 You shouldn't have come back. 540 01:51:24,860 --> 01:51:26,950 I came back... 541 01:51:27,950 --> 01:51:30,080 ...for you, my love. 542 01:52:38,230 --> 01:52:42,520 ♪ A rare beauty in the north 543 01:52:43,940 --> 01:52:48,160 ♪ She's the finest lady on earth 544 01:52:49,990 --> 01:52:54,660 ♪ A glance from her, the whole city falls 545 01:52:55,790 --> 01:53:00,710 ♪ A second glance Leaves the whole nation in ruins 546 01:53:02,210 --> 01:53:05,170 ♪ There exists no city or nation 547 01:53:05,260 --> 01:53:10,220 ♪ That has been more cherished 548 01:53:11,720 --> 01:53:17,060 ♪ Than a beauty like this ♪