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SHAW BROTHERS (HK) LTD. A SHAW STUDIOS PRODUCTION

THIS STORY IS A RETELLING OF A SOUTH-EAST ASIAN FOLKTALE

IT CONTAINS THE MORAL THAT JUSTICE DOES INDEED PREVAIL.

THE FILM WAS SHOT ON LOCATION IN MALAYSIA,

AND THE STORY BEGINS ON A COCONUT OIL PLANTATION...

Where have you been? You never come to see me. Dad keeps asking after you.

It's been very hectic at the law firm.

How are you? Are you feeling better lately?

Don't worry, things will improve when you get a new job.

So, what brings you here today?

Mr. Hu told me to bring over the land ownership papers for Mr. Chen.

- Why? - It belongs to the Yang family now.

The lease has ended. They're going to take over the property.

- Yue'er! - Father's here. Father!

Yue'er, Yuan.

Mr. Hu is waiting for you two. Let's go now.

- Yue'er, let's go now. - Get going.

Chen Fuxin, this is the loan agreement your father signed before he died.

It only lasts for five years.

Upon expiration, the Yang family will take over the plantation.

We are here for the handover.

He signed that five years ago. This place is worth five times as much now.

I can't hand it over to you just like that.

Mr. Hu, you need to help me out.

Mr. Yang, my client has the right to exercise the takeover clause.

And you have to respect that.

Chen Fuxin, how dare you try to change the deal!

Man, isn't your life dear to you?

Speak, deal or no deal?

Mr. Hu...

Mr. Yang, this is a law-abiding country.

We can discuss this.

There is no time to negotiate. Hand it over or die!

Fuxin!

- Push that over here... - They're attacking your daughter, quick!

Call the police now!

I've run this place for over 40 years, and no one has dared behave like this.

I'll kill anyone who causes trouble!

- He's dead. - Uncle Yaba, you have to get out of here.

- Hurry, leave now! - Father.

After him!

Over there!

Stop! Stop there!

Surround him!

Cuff him.

- Are you Mr. Shen? - Yes.

I'm Luo Shixin. This is my assistant, Fu Guan.

How is Mr. Lin...?

He's to be executed in half an hour.

I asked him about his last request. He said that he wanted to see you alone.

Uncle Yaba...

- Uncle Yaba. - Don't feel sorry for me, kid.

I asked Mr. Hu to put me on the witness stand.

But Yue'er and I are related to you. So he said we couldn't testify.

We had a big argument, but he just wouldn't let me.

I understand.

I watched you grow up. I know you were trying to help me.

Look at me.

You can tell that I'm not afraid.

You have to be brave. Okay?

The only person I worry about now is Yue'er.

When I'm gone, you're the only one that she can count on.

Those two bastards from the Yang family will come back for more.

You have to protect Yue'er.

You never got over the trauma of catching polio when you were so small.

Which is why I needed you to come see me today.

There is something important I need to tell you.

Look at it closely.

- Hurry now. Look at it carefully. - What is this?

This all happened 20 years ago. Your father was a sorcerer.

He caught an incurable disease, and gave me this before he died.

This is the protective talisman he gave me. Hurry, make a copy.

Hurry and make a copy. Now!

Your father told me you learned this when you were little.

You should be able to understand this talisman, my child.

You must remember, it can only be used to protect those less fortunate.

You can't use it with bad intent...

...or you will die.

In a terrible, terrible way.

Mr. Lin, it's time.

Why are you so late? We need these documents this afternoon.

Has the document been typed out? Ms. Liang is waiting.

- I'll finish them before I leave. - Don't take too long!

Shen Yuan, are you okay?

Mr. Lin, is he...?

Please take care of yourself. Do you want to take a day off?

No, there's a case that I need to prepare for.

I haven't finished Mr. Wong's statement.

- Don't worry, I got it ready. - Thank you.

- No problem at all. - Mr. Hu, I'm counting on you.

No problem. I'll take care of everything.

- Xiaoli, who was that? - Lan Yuniang.

She's a dancer. She has a case for Mr. Hu.

- What kind of case is it? - A rape case.

It's done!

That shouldn't be a problem. I'll win this case.

Shen Yuan, is Wang Dajiang's statement ready?

- I'll have it for Mr. Hu in a second. - Why were you late today?

Lin Yaba was executed today, I had to take care of his affairs.

That's your problem. You were late for work, again!

That's your second warning. Next time, it'll cost you your job.

Yuan, what about my father?

Let's go inside.

Have a seat.

Don't be sad. Uncle Yaba was very brave. You have to be brave, too.

He's gone, and I'm all by myself.

The Yang family won't leave me alone now.

You've got me. I promised your father I'd take care of you.

You've always been so kind to me. I know, I ought to be grateful.

Please stay over tonight. Don't leave.

- I don't think I should. - I can sleep on the floor.

- No. - The Yang brothers might come for you.

I'm not afraid of them. I'll fight them!

I'!

I'm useless! I'm such a loser!

Why am I crippled? Why?

"Dig a hole in the middle of the house."

Dig a hole?

Please grant me peace and power...

Damn you!

- Hey, you first. I'll keep lookout. - Fine. Okay.

Oily maniac? Are you kidding?

That's just a fairy tale.

I mean it. It's true.

I saw my own brother killed by an oily monster.

You must've seen a ghost.

- A ghost? A ghost? - All right, all right!

Chief, I think he's in shock. He's not making any sense.

- Let's get him into the psych ward. - Chief!

I wasn't lying to you, Chief!

It was a ghost! It was a black and oily ghost!

An oily maniac! An oily maniac!

YANG TIANJIN KILLED BY OILY MANIAC

SCARY OILY MANIAC KILLED YANG TIANJIN

LAN YUN|ANG'S RAPE CASE ON TRIAL TODAY

Order! Order!

The prosecution may commence.

Hong Deming, on the evening of March 11th, 1975,

why were you in Lan Yuniang's home?

I had a business dinner that night. It was 3:00am when I got home.

Ms. Lan, let me help you.

- You opened the door for her? - Yes.

And did you follow her into her apartment?

Bye.

You're lying. Ms. Lan didn't lock the door. It was you.

- I swear she locked the door. - Let's move along with the testimony.

- What happened next? - I put her on her bed.

Then you had sex with her without consent!

No. I was very calm, my mind was clear.

I wouldn't have done such a thing, so I...

Silence in court!

Calling Miss Lan to the witness stand.

- Please swear on the Bible. - The whole truth, and nothing but the truth.

Ms. Lan, on the evening of March 11th, how did you meet Hong Deming?

I went to a movie that night, and got home before twelve o'clock.

- Did the defendant force you into bed? - Yes.

Help!

- Did he touch your breasts? - He did.

Was it the right one or the left?

Both of them.

And did he touch you elsewhere?

His hand moved down past my stomach.

Was his hand on your genitals?

Objection! The prosecutor is misleading the jury.

Your Honor, we are putting an innocent girl...

...no, a victim of a heinous crime on the witness stand.

This poor girl faces humiliation in front of so many people.

But still, she is willing to testify.

That's because she doesn't wish to see another poor girl suffer

and become the victim of a similar crime!

Objection denied.

Listen carefully, Ms. Lan, tell the court,

is this the person who ripped off your clothes?

You must tell the truth.

Yes.

Then... what did he do?

Please speak up.

He...

Your Honor, for the dignity of Ms. Lan, would you please clear the court?

Clear the court.

You may continue.

- Please go on. - He forced my legs apart.

- Please go on. - He pushed his penis into my...

- Did it hurt? - Yes. It was painful, it was killing me!

- Nonsense! She's lying! - Silence!

No further questions, Your Honor.

On the basis of the jury's verdict

I find the defendant guilty of rape. The sentence is two years' probation

And payment of compensation to Miss Lan in the amount of 200,000 dollars.

You're wonderful, Mr. Hu. You made it all look so easy.

Without your cooperation, I wouldn't have won the case.

- I'll take 80 percent of the compensation. - What? I only get 20 percent?

I planned everything. You didn't really put in any effort.

Fine.

It's you, Yuan.

- I got you durians from lpoh. - Oh, thanks.

- Try them. - Sit down.

- Do you have guests coming? - Yes, come join us.

No, thanks. I need to leave after I've had a word with you.

So? What is it you wanted to say?

Yue'er, I need you to tell me the truth.

I'm disabled. Do you hate me because of that?

Why would I? We've been good friends since we were little.

I hope, then... you won't refuse to marry me.

Will you? Please tell me.

I'm sorry. I can't accept your proposal.

- Why? - I've promised... someone else.

Who? Who is he?

Yue'er, sorry I'm late.

Oh, Mr. Shen, you're here, too. Will you join us for dinner?

I'm not hungry.

Come on.

Women... Women!

I need a bath, I'll be right back.

- I can get in there with you. - I'll get the water running.

You can listen to some music first.

Spare me! Please! Spare me!

- Hurry, get him in the car. - Move aside.

Please move aside. We need some space.

Inspector Luo, can you give us any information on the oily maniac?

Can you tell us anything at all?

Please tell us what Mr. Hung did. Why did you arrest him?

- I'm sure that he's the oily maniac. - The oily maniac?

Today, we finally captured the killer.

There'll be no more trouble from now on.

Drive on.

Shen Yuan, what's wrong? Didn't you sleep well last night?

- Have a cup of coffee, that'll help. - Thank you.

Oh, really?

Excuse me, my name is Julie Mo. Mr. Hu told me to stop by.

- He's waiting in his office. - Thank you.

I'm sure I saw her picture in the news.

She is the lead singer in a pop group. Her name is Julie Mo.

Ms. Mo, you want to sue Kazuko lmai for botched plastic surgery.

But I can't see any difference. Your face looks fine.

- It's not my face. - Where, then?

My breasts.

What happened to your breasts?

I need to know the details, Ms. Mo. Otherwise, I can't take on this case.

She totally screwed it up. I can't continue in showbusiness.

She's ruined my career. She's ruined my life.

All right, please calm down. What is it you want?

I want compensation of 150,000 dollars.

I'm sorry, I can't help you.

You have no chance of winning the case.

Why? She has no license.

It turns out that she does.

She has three lawyers who advise her.

Also, before the surgery, you signed a consent form.

You can't sue her.

Mr. Hu, what should I do?

The way I see it, the best option is for me to try for some sort of settlement.

Hopefully, she will pay 10,000 dollars.

You can find another doctor and fix your breasts.

Only 10,000 dollars for my loss?

I'm sorry, I can't be any more help.

You're a famous singer, Ms. Mo.

If you take the case public,

it'll be in all the headlines, and no longer a secret.

Can you take the embarrassment? You should think it over carefully.

- What's your decision? - All right. I'll take the 10,000 dollars.

My charge is 50 percent of the compensation.

So, I only get 5,000 dollars?

That's the rules. Do you accept that?

All right, I accept it.

Great!

You can return home now. I'll inform you as soon as possible.

Thank you.

Good bye.

- Ms. Liang, please show Ms. lmai in. - Certainly, sir.

- Please come in. - Hello, Mr. Hu.

Have a seat.

My client wants to press charges for the botched surgery.

Is there no way that we couldn't settle this outside court?

If you're willing to compensate her with 150,000 dollars, I'll help you settle.

150,000?

But she signed the consent form. I'm not responsible for any consequences.

Don't forget that you don't have a license.

Practicing medicine without a license...

...you could be doing time for five years.

The matter can be resolved if you pay 150,000 dollars.

You can continue with your work and earn two million a year.

If you think of it as an investment, it's a small price to pay.

Five years in jail, or your freedom for 150,000 dollars?

It's your choice.

If I pay 150,000 dollars, do you guarantee she won't cause any trouble?

- Of course. On my honor. - All right, I agree.

Congratulations, Ms. lmai. You can now enjoy peace of mind.

- Congratulations. - Thank you.

- Goodbye. - Goodbye.

You made 150,000 dollars in just a couple of minutes!

But we have to give Ms. Mo five grand to fix her breasts.

You're not that bad after all!

We're meeting with Senator Chen. It's getting late, let's go.

Please deposit this check into my account.

Mr. Hu, these contracts need to be signed.

Leave them on my desk. I have to leave now.

She's ruined my career. She's ruined my life.

Bring her in.

Please come through.

Come on.

Don't worry.

- You must wait outside, sir. - I need to talk to the doctor.

- What can I do for you? - Doctor, she hardly bled.

The client didn't believe that she was a virgin.

Do a better job this time.

I have four more girls coming to see you.

Fine. Leave the room now.

- Should we tie her legs up? - No need, just numb her lower half.

There's oil everywhere, Inspector Luo. Is it really the oily maniac?

My theory is our guy greased himself up

in order to move faster and make it easier to get away.

There's no such thing as the oily maniac.

Hello, Wu Li Fatt solicitors.

Please wait a moment. Shen Yuan, it's for you.

Hello, this is Shen Yuan.

Shen Yuan, you did a great job last night at the lmai Clinic.

What are you talking about? Who is this?

You don't need to know who I am. I need 5,000 dollars. Send it over now.

If you don't, I'll tell the police about you. Do we have a deal?

It's a deal. But I need time to get the money.

Okay. Midnight tonight. At the docks.

If you call the police, you're a dead man.

Zhang Yagou, what do we do if he calls the police?

I've planned the escape routes. If they come by sea, use the getaway car.

If they come by land, look...

- We'll jump in that boat and take off. - Great idea.

- What time is it? - Almost half past.

- Where is he? Has he bailed? - Don't worry, he'll come.

- Shen Yuan, were you sleeping? - I'm busy. Can't we talk tomorrow?

BATTERED MALE CORPSE FOUND AT DOCKS

- Shen Yuan, are you free tonight? - Yes.

- Come to my place at eight. - Sure.

Sorry I'm late.

- The food's cold. I'll heat it up. - No, I've eaten.

- You've eaten? - Yes.

I was just at Yue'er's place. She made chicken curry for me.

That's my favorite. She's a great cook.

Once you've tried her chicken curry, no one e|se's compares.

Xiaoli, what's wrong?

I'm sorry. I also cooked curry tonight.

You must forgive me, Xiaoli.

You can leave now. Go back to your Yue'er. Just go.

Shen Yuan...

I overreacted just now. I'm sorry.

It was my fault. I apologize. Goodbye.

Please stay for a while. I really need to talk to you.

I understand that you like this Yue'er.

But she loves someone else.

I know that, but I still love her. It doesn't matter.

I love her unconditionally.

- But there's one thing you should know. - What is it?

Two days ago, after work,

I went back to get my umbrella, and I passed by Mr. Hu's office.

I heard him talking to Chen Fuxin.

Mr. Chen, we've settled with Yang Tiancai.

Your coconut oil plantation is now sold.

- Here's a check for three million dollars. - Thanks.

You really knew how to manipulate Lin Yaba,

and make him kill Yang Tianshou.

That gave me the chance to destroy the loan agreement. It was well planned.

That's why Yang Tiancai is willing to pay three million dollars

to buy your plantation.

The only real loser is Lin Yaba.

He died for nothing.

That's very true.

Even his daughter has fallen prey to you.

You got the money and the honey! When are you getting married?

I'm not marrying her. I've made a deal that Yang Tiancai can have her.

That was one of the conditions.

Why didn't you tell me earlier?

Yue'er... Yue'er...

TO LIN ZHONGYUE

"Yue'er, meet me at the plantation office. Please come. Fuxin."

Fuxin?

Fuxin?

Fuxin? Fuxin, where are you?

Fuxin!

Let me go!

Let me go!

- How was it? - What a brilliant idea.

Come on, let's have another drink.

Yue'er?

Yue'er?

I'!

I'!

Yue'er, I'm sorry I'm late.

I'm too late... I'm too late...

Hey! Over there!

What are you doing? What are you doing?

Fuxin, cheers!

Please sit.

Let's forget about the misunderstanding.

How wonderful, not only did he sell you the coconut plantation,

but you can have his girlfriend, too.

You two must be such good friends!

It's getting late. We should be going. You stay and chat.

- Will you be needing a ride? - That's very nice of you, but I have a car.

- Goodbye. - Goodbye.

Good bye.

Early tomorrow, I've got someone coming for a meeting.

He wants to sue his wife for adultery. I should head home early.

I work for you day and night, yet you don't appreciate me.

You're always thinking about your wife.

You've got duties to perform for me first.

All right, I'll do what I'm told.

Look! What is that?

You shou|d've realized the truth by now.

Yes, I do. Why did you change? It's horrible.

I don't know either.

I've become some kind of murderous monster.

Are you going to kill me?

No. I wouldn't kill you.

You don't know how miserable I am.

I beg of you. Will you help me?

You can destroy me. So that I won't kill anymore.

They all deserved it.

But I have their blood on my hands.

- You can turn yourself in. - That's no use.

No one can stop me when I turn mad.

Will you help me?

No. I can't.

Then I'll do it myself.

Are you going to kill yourself?

No... not yet.

Two people still have to pay for Yu'er.

- Two bastards! - Who?

Yang Tiancai and Chen Fuxin.

They must die, one by one.

Mr. Hu and his secretary have been murdered. We're looking for the killer.

I ask you to co-operate with the police. Please come forward if you know something.

You may return to work.

Anyone could be a suspect, except for the crippled guy.

Keep your eyes on them. Tap their phones.

- Let me know if something comes up. - Sure.

You two, come along with me. You two, stay here.

- Hello. Are you Mr. Yang? - Yes, I am. Who's speaking?

You don't need to know who I am. You're in danger. Leave now.

Let's go!

Hello?

The oily maniac?

You two!

- Get more people to stand guard. - Yes, sir!

- Who made the call? - That lady over there.

Ms. Li, please accompany us to the station.

- Hey, check the garden. - Okay.

Get him now! Altogether, get him!

Stop him! Don't let him through!

Run!

Run! Hurry!

Don't shoot! Don't shoot!

Let's go.

Ms. Li, who else is he gonna kill? Tell us. We have to stop him.

- The plantation. - Hurry up! To the plantation.

Let's go!

Who's there? Who's there?

Show yourself! Come on!

- Chen Fuxin! - Who are you?

It's me. The oily maniac.

Shen Yuan, don't kill them!

Shen Yuan, let them go! You must let them go!

Are you all right?