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Tails.

Raise the stakes?

For your phone.

Bet on the animal of your choice!

The more you bet, the more you win!

Doubling down?

That's the spirit.

Place your bets!

Wait!

That costs 300 new.

50, for you.

Forget it, Gao Ye.

40

Pay your tab first.

I'm trying to.

Help me out.

'20

Place your bets.

Fish.

Wins!

Fish, shrimp and crab win!

Bets!

Rooster!

Wins!

Shrimp.

Wins!

Hey! That's mine.

You fucking...

Fucking... what?

Oh, it's you.

Here, Phoenix.

Hello, Dragon.

Seems luck is on your side today, Gao Ye.

I'll pay you back, I swear.

With my winnings.

I'll help you.

Pick one.

Well?

Wait.

Let me think.

Rooster.

Hear that?

Mr. Gao here...

wants the little cock.

Softly.

Three fish.

You lose.

Stop him!

Bang.

Don't kill me!

If we killed you,

who'd pay our boss back?

Tomorrow...

Tomorrow?

I'll pay you tomorrow!

Or today.

10,000 a hand, 40,000 a head.

We hear you've got a daughter.

Give us the girl: debt paid in full.

I don't have a daughter.

No?

Then we'll take a hand or a foot.

No.

How about this?

I...

I've got one yuan.

Heads or tails.

You pick.

Heads, we chop off a hand. Tails, a foot.

No...

Yes or no?

Yes!

Consider this an IOU.

Ten,

Twenty,

Thirty,

Forty,

Fifty,

Sixty,

Seventy,

Eighty thousand dollers.

Don't be a penny short.

Gao Ye, where's my rent?

Pay you tomorrow.

That's what you always say!

Who you looking for?

Quick snack, or all night?

You're in the wrong place.

Room 502. No mistake.

Not interested. Go away.

You're hurt!

But not down there, so it won't matter.

This hurts so much...

I won't be able to get that up.

You think I'm ugly, is that it?

Well, you still have to pay!

Pay HP!

Open the door!

Hey everyone,

this guy can't get it up!

Calls a hooker, and can't even get it up!

Listen Miss, I've had a rotten day.

The name's Memo.

What do you want? I'm broke.

If you don't pay me, I'll get a beating.

Never mind.

Since I'm here already,

I might as well hang out 10 minutes.

It'll look better when I go back.

10 minutes?

No way.

I've got a reputation to consider.

Make it 40 minutes.

You take sleeping pills?

Don't touch my stuff.

Ew, something stinks!

Yeah, something stinks.

You wet your pants!

Sure you don't want me to wash you?

No, I can't pay you.

A girl in your line of work...

must make good money, huh?

Depends on the girl.

Makes sense.

You seem pretty desperate.

Guess business isn't so good.

So, uh...

...time's about up.

Thanks.

Or you could stay awhile.

What?

What I mean is...

there are a lot of thieves around.

Carrying all that cash isn't safe.

I room with hookers. I'm used to thieves.

Why not keep it in a bank?

Banks are even less trustworthy than hookers!

Good point. But the thing is...

cash depreciates.

It's smarter to invest.

Let me buy you dinner.

I know a classy noodle place nearby.

It's hard to get a good return on cash.

In most places, but not here.

Why?

What does everyone come here for?

Sightseeing.

Think again.

Gambling?

Right.

It's the best way to make big money fast.

But some people lose it all.

Not me.

I've been gambling since I was 12.

I know these casinos inside and out.

With my mastery of odds and stats,

I can guarantee you a tenfold return.

You trust me?

In a casino, who are you gambling against?

Other people.

Wrong!

You're gambling against the house.

Say you're the casino.

This guy bets a million.

This guy bets ten thousand.

Who do you let win?

The ten thousand.

Exactly! Casinos want small payouts, big profits.

Once you understand that, you can't lose.

I can turn your 2000 into 4000.

Lend me 2000.

If I lose, I owe you 2000.

If I win, we split it 50-50.

What do you say?

Shall we give it a try?

How about this: when I hit 6000,

you take 4000, I'll take 2000.

That way, there's no risk for you.

Check!

You going to finish that?

That'll be five.

You pay.

You said it was your treat.

It's an advance.

Once I win, your share will be

four thousand and five, okay?

You're shameless.

What's that?

The roulette wheel.

Color wheel.

A bet on red or black pays 1 to 1.

But if we bet on green or a number, and win...

that's big money.

Hand me the cash.

Win my noodle money back first.

Here, blow on this.

Blow.

For dumb luck!

Who are you calling dumb?

You won! It worked!

Look,

if we'd bet 2000, you'd have twice that.

Like I said, it's just a loan.

I'll cover any losses.

Last call for bets.

Come on.

Last call for bets.

This time...

let's bet 100.

No more bets.

Wait!

Blow.

To dumb luck.

Ten black.

You won!

Get us two drinks, to celebrate.

From our winnings. My treat.

No more bets.

Twenty.

That much?

You want them or not?

Which number?

Eighteen.

No more bets.

Did you win?

Cheers.

Let's go.

For some noodles.

Again?

We're done gambling?

Didn't we win? Where's the money?

Gambling's not about whether

you win or lose.

It's about attitude.

Don't bullshit me.

I want my money.

Are you holding out on me?

Of course not.

They gave me a card.

I'm looking for the ATM.

I think it's over there!

Yes, over there...

Hey!

Give me the money!

Search me.

Keep whatever you find.

Not there!

No QFOPinQ-

Where's the money?

I lost.

You what?

It took me months to earn that!

- I'll kill you! - Wait...

Give it back!

I've got an idea.

Lend me some more, I'll win it all back.

Why would I lend you more?

Kill me if you want. I'm still broke.

If that's all...

I'll go now.

Don't follow me.

Fine.

I'll see you at home.

Give me my keys!

- Give me my money! - Give me my keys!

Give me my money!

Give it back!

Officer!

Officer, help, this man cheated me!

Hey, you lent it willingly.

What's all this?

Officer...

he didn't just steal my money.

He stole my heart.

Bad breakup.

He said he'd divorce his wife.

You know, officer...

when my friend introduced us,

she said he was a good man.

A good man...

But for five years,

I've paid for everything.

Is that fair? Is it?

I'm sorry!

Hands off!

I'm not in a position to take care of this business.

Take your lovers' quarrel somewhere else!

Yes, sir.

I want my money.

What were you thinking?

You're insane.

Give it back!

I can't win it back without a loan.

I lent you

everything I had!

Then how about a little bet?

If I lose, I quit gambling.

If you lose, you help me borrow some cash.

No!

I hate bets...

Then how about a dare?

Whoever does the dare, wins.

The loser does what the winner says.

What kind of dare?

It's up to you.

Okay.

The first person we see,

man OI' woman,

we have to kiss.

Whoever refuses, loses.

No problem.

Wait...

that's not fair.

You're a hooker, you do it every...

Like I said, it's up to you.

Starting now!

Copy that.

Why are you still here?

Wait, does he count?

Y-you...

Stop!

That's assaulting an officer!

That cop had terrible breath.

How could you kiss him?

You drove me to it!

With your compulsive gambling.

You think I like this?

No one's forcing you.

The only reason I gamble is...

to save my daughter.

See this?

If I don't pay up, the mob will sell her.

You should know how that feels.

What now?

Forget it. It's not like she's your daughter.

I have a special price for you,

she is foreign girl!

Wait here.

It's a women's dorm. No men allowed.

Okay.

Forget it. He's broke.

Sue, can I borrow some money?

Where should we go for dinner?

I don't care. I'm starving.

Oh, Li Jie.

I just came back to change.

Let's go.

Is Momo short of cash?

Dunno, but she asked me to pay her back.

I said it's only been two years.

She asked Lisa for all her earnings.

She's up to something.

What are you staring at?

Hey, handsome.

You here with Momo?

You her man?

Her cousin.

That you, B.Z.?

You brought him here again?

This is the last time.

What's with the bags?

Tell us. What's up with Momo?

She asked you a question!

Momo swore me to secrecy.

But if you happen to guess,

it's not my problem.

You're running away?

Are you crazy?

B.Z. and I are running away.

With What?

Did she get a hot tip?

No wonder she borrowed from Sue.

And Sue took

all her earnings today, too.

B.Z.?

The cage fight!

You didn't hear it from me.

That's the Big Boss's turf,

so my lips are sealed.

Hey, cousin...

help a girl out.

How can I get in on this?

We'll bet together.

Yeah, CUZ...

count me in, too.

Where'd you get all that cash?

It's B.Z.'s.

Where'd he get it?

He promised to throw the cage fight.

Isn't that dangerous?

No.

He'll just pretend to faint in the second half.

And afterward...

we'll run away together.

But what if...

Listen, Momo.

There is no "if".

Don't worry.

Mary!

Emily!

Money!

Hurry!

Okay, okay!

What's your name?

- Li Jie. - Okay.

We're counting on you.

Don't worry.

See you soon, okay?

Let's

Good girl.

Gao Ye!

What?

What were you saying to them?

What's in your hand?

You've got some nerve!

You took so long,

I thought you ditched me.

I was only able to borrow 3000.

It's enough. But I'm off to bed.

What about saving your daughter?

It's past her bedtime, too.

Tell you what.

Keep it for now.

You know where I live,

so I can't run away, right?

Come find me tomorrow.

Hey, where'd he go?

Where's your cousin?

What cousin?

Don't pretend.

Who's shaking the table?

- What's wrong with you? - You're coming with me!

Come out!

Right now!

Let go of me!

What's your problem?

What's yours?

You cheated my friends!

How much did you take them for?

I didn't take anything.

They gave it to me.

How much?

A few thousand.

How much?

20,000

35,000

Okay, 35,800!

Don't hit me.

I'm dead.

They'll kill me for this!

Hey, we've got 3000 left.

There's still a chance.

More gambling? I should kill you right now!

Hey, cool down. It's only 3000.

It's not worth getting so upset about.

Bullshit.

It's not your money!

Fine.

Pay them back, if you think you've got enough.

The thing is...

there's one bloodsport...

I've never lost at.

What do you say...

we give it a shot?

My purse!

This way.

Okay, don't drag me.

It's in here.

Follow me.

You've never lost a bet here?

Nope.

Why not?

Because this is my first time.

You lied!

Do they really fight to the death?

I doubt it.

Okay, maybe I was wrong.

Come on.

I told you it was a bloodsport.

Quick, give me the cash.

3000 on The Mantis.

Don't bet it all.

Make way... coming through!

Out of the way!

Out of the way!

Hey, I know you.

Your name's Gao.

Who is he?

Know the Gao Bo Group? He's the son and heir!

Ticket!

You bet on The Mantis?

- Bet on Mantis. - Right.

You wouldn't believe this guy's luck!

His whole family died, but he's still alive!

Come on!

Enough,enough

Step back

One...

Two...

Three...

Let's cash out.

Wait!

What do you want?

One more bet.

I'm broke.

Oh?

Then I'll lend you some.

We've got cash,

but we don't play with losers.

What'd you say, bitch?

Stop copying us and pick your own winners.

Here.

Go place a bet.

Move it.

I said stop copying us.

I bet.

Who'd you pick?

Lucky.

Lucky?

More like lackey.

We'll find out who's lucky.

The Crow, to win.

The winner is Lucky.

We won!

Another bet?

Sure.

But not against the house.

Against you.

Okay.

Loser gives the winner all his money.

This is $100,000. What've you got?

Everything we own,

against your small change?

Doesn't seem fair.

Forget it. Let's go.

Bet.

Raise.

It's all I have.

Plus this.

If my fighter kills yours,

I slap her.

And if you lose?

$100,000 more.

And I slap you.

We'll see about that.

Damn right.

Hey, where are you going?

Sue!

What are you doing here?

I'm with a friend. You?

B.Z.'s fight should start soon.

He's fighting here?

Who's your pick?

B.Z.

I pick The Mincer.

You're going to lose.

Did you bet?

Yes.

On who?

B.Z.

He won't win.

The fight is fixed.

Now you tell me?

Next up, B.Z. vs. The Mincer!

I thought this fight was fixed.

Why is it so brutal?

He's trying to kill him.

- Pay up. - Hey!

Hey what? Don't be a sore loser.

Your fighter's dead. Pay up.

Pay them.

Bro!

A bet's a bet.

Sue, we got to go.

Go on.

Take the money.

You take it.

Take care of Sue.

Take care.

Good luck!

I really envy Sue.

Me, too.

Why's that?

Because she lent you 3000,

and you paid her back 8000.

You're heartless!

I always hated gambling...

because someone has to lose.

But tonight I realized

it can be win-win.

Or lose-lose.

Mr.Gao.

What is this?

What?

Don't you recognize your favorite car?

Same as your birthday.

Left-hand drive.

Your old car.

This what you want?

Have it back.

Mr.Gao.

You insult me.

Then what do you want?

Another bet.

We're busy. Let's go.

I'll do it.

But leave her out of it. Let her go.

What are the stakes?

Something you know well.

Life or death.

Done.

We both drive straight.

No braking.

If you can shake me, you win.

Mathew...

you'll keep your word?

Of course.

Oh, I forgot one thing.

The blindfold.

Don't do it!

They want you to die!

Don't hurt her!

I'll do it.

Excellent.

You can be his eyes.

Put her in the car.

Get in!

Take this...

as a funeral offering.

You navigate.

If she touches the wheel,

I shoot you.

Up ahead! A car!

To the left!

Car ahead!

Keep talking!

Up ahead!

- What now? - Right!

Left!

Right!

Right!

Left!

To the right!

Straight!

He's passing us.

Car ahead!

What's up ahead?

No way he survives this.

Gun it.

A train.

Do you trust me?

Yes.

Sharp left!

I'm out of this.

It's nothing to do with me!

I want no part of this!

You used to be rich, didn't you?

This place has gone downhill.

You've been here before?

With Who?

Why did Mathew have your car?

Ten...

Twenty...

What happened to your family?

Thirty...

Listen, lady.

I've known you one night.

We split the cash and part ways.

Why so nosy?

I nearly died back there.

That binds us for life.

Why don't we...

swap stories?

I'll start.

Not interested.

I grew up poor...

No shit.

Or you wouldn't be a hooker.

What's that mean?

I was born to be a hooker,

and you, a pathetic gambler?

Don't look down on gambling.

Life's just...

one big gamble.

I'll give you an example.

Say you've got three kids.

The oldest is a famous surgeon.

The middle one is an Oxford master.

The youngest...

is only good at spending money.

One day, they fall into the water.

Who do you save?

All three.

You can only save one.

Then I'd save the nearest one.

Be honest.

Which one do you want to live?

I want them all to live.

They're my kids.

Why do I have to choose?

That's why you're bad at gambling.

Always bet on the favorite.

Doesn't take a genius to know

the youngest son is bad odds.

He's a spendthrift.

If you save him,

how does he repay you?

By losing the family fortune.

So you regret it,

regret saving him.

I wouldn't regret it.

I never really had a family.

I'd be happy if I had anyone...

so I wasn't alone.

Gao Ye, how did your family die?

Tell me!

Gao Ye?

Gao Ye!

An accident.

What kind of accident?

They got struck by lightning.

Liar.

It was a family vacation.

Their plane crashed.

A lot of people don't know

the odds of dying in a plane crash

are lower than getting hit by lightning.

A family vacation?

Why weren't you there?

I had a fight with my dad.

I was mad, so I didn't go.

You must have been very sad.

At 30, I inherited the family fortune.

Plus a fortune in life insurance.

With all that money,

what was there to be sad about?

Gambling's the best and worst feeling.

After your first taste,

everything else seems so vivid.

You know that feeling?

What feeling?

Survivor's joy.

That's why I don't care about money.

What I crave...

is the rush that keeps me alive.

After I gambled away all the money,

I sold the bonds,

company, cars and houses.

I lost it all.

Then I realized something.

What?

I was meant to lose everything.

The only thing I ever won

was my worthless life.

What about your wife and daughter?

When you lost it all,

what did your wife have to say?

You think you know me?

Asking all these questions?

Just shows you have no class.

What's with you?

I nearly died for you.

Don't be so cruel.

You still want the money?

Of course I want it.

What are you going to do with it?

Save it.

Save it?

Don't you have any dreams?

I've got dreams.

But spending money isn't one of them.

What's your dream?

I want to see my daughter again.

And buy her something nice.

I guess that's my dream.

That's the first honest thing I've heard you say.

Don't ruin it.

So what's your dream?

Do you like movies?

Movies?

I haven't seen many.

There's a movie I've seen four times.

It's about a prostitute.

Men always treat her badly,

but she still has faith in love.

She meets three men,

but none of them really love her.

But that doesn't stop her.

She just wants someone to love her,

no matter who it is.

All she wants is love.

Your dream's come true.

How so?

You're already a prostitute.

My dream

is to be an actress.

That's even funnier!

Are you crying?

I'm sorry.

It was just a joke.

If only you'd known me when I was 18.

What?

Back then,

my hair was beautiful.

So dark,

and long...

Was it so different from now?

Because it looks pretty good to me.

Really?

Could you ever love me?

Answer me.

Don't lie.

I...

I, uh...

That's my favorite scene in the movie.

I cry every time I watch it.

I made you cry, didn't I?

Pretty good acting, huh?

That melodrama? Doesn't do it for me.

You can say I'm a bad prostitute,

but you can't say I'm a bad actress.

Forget it.

I didn't fall for your act.

Where are you going?

When we came in, did you see

that pack of dogs following us?

Yeah.

Isn't it strange they didn't they come in,

or start barking?

Why?

Maybe there's something...

unnatural about this place.

Don't do that.

Don't try to scare me.

Didn't you wonder...

why I was willing to lend money

to you, a complete stranger?

Maybe I helped you...

so I could lure you here.

Who are you?

Who?

Or what?

Don't you recognize your own...

...wife?

You tricked me!

Yes, with my great acting.

More like crap acting!

Did you wet your pants?

Are you mental?

Let's see if your heart's racing.

As if.

You didn't have me fooled for a second.

I was just playing along, that's all.

Are you really that dumb?

There's no such thing as ghosts.

Don't say that. You've never seen one.

Consider yourself lucky.

I'm not falling for that trick.

It's not a trick.

Let me show you something.

I got this letter

from my wife when I was in prison.

After I got out,

I heard she was dead.

But look at the postmark.

It's two months after she died.

Let me see.

I don't care if you believe me.

It's a good thing you didn't go into acting.

No one would pay to see it.

I'm going.

Where?

Home.

Can't you stay a while?

Why? So you can cheat me again?

What do you take me for?

I want to buy my daughter a present.

With my money?

You always think the worst of me...

You are.

Could hitting a body do all this damage?

How much to make it go away?

100,000?

It's just a hit and run.

You'd only serve a few years.

Take this.

200,000

You hit a traffic cop?

300,000

What do you say?

300,000 should be enough.

Now it's premeditated murder.

You trying to frame me?

2,000,000

We'll take it from here.

Is this even the right place?

It should be over here.

Should be?

Someone gave me the address.

I've never been here.

You don't know where your own daughter lives?

Xiao Min!

Who's there?

Xiao Min, it's me. Dad.

It's been a few years.

You got taller.

I'm not Xiao Min.

We just moved in last month.

Is this the wrong place?

Hi, there.

What do you want?

What's your name?

Sha Sha.

Last name?

Liu.

What day last month did you move in?

The eleventh.

Is your morn home?

No.

- Xiao Min! - What?

Xiao Min!

I knew it was you the whole time.

Sorry.

Come here.

What idiot doesn't recognize his own daughter?

It's her aunt's fault.

She's kept us apart for years.

Don't sit.

Say your piece and go.

Xiao Min...

just give me a chance.

Do you need money?

Here.

- Take it. - I don't want it,

all right?

Auntie will be home from work at dawn.

If she finds you here, she won't be happy.

You know

she doesn't want me to see you.

How about this?

Let me buy you a present.

What would you like?

Lipstick? A necklace?

Or we could go for a midnight snack!

A snack? Sure.

Hello, I live at No. 30, Soi Chaokhamrop.

Yes.

What about our snack?

Help!

Two strangers broke into my house and...

What are you doing?

You've got five minutes.

Did your aunt teach you that?

Please leave!

You won't eat a meal with your own dad?

Is that too much to ask?

Hey, what's with her?

What's wrong?

You hungry?

Stomachache?

Need the toilet?

Gao Ye...

can you get me some water?

Sit on the sofa.

Xiao Min?

If I tell you something,

promise to keep it a secret?

I'm very ill and don't have long to live.

Before I die,

I want to help your dad.

Will you help me?

Please?

I've got an idea.

Let's go eat.

We'll bring you back before it's light.

Your aunt will never know.

We should go before the police get here.

Actually, I was just pretending to dial.

I thought we were getting a snack.

Why'd you bring me here?

The owner's a friend.

And the view is fantastic.

The food's good, too. Trust me.

Champagne, to celebrate.

From now on,

I'll visit you every week.

You know that's not possible.

Once a month.

Don't push me.

Once a year.

I'm leaving.

Xiao Min, wait...

I'm sorry!

Eat something.

Have some lobster.

Boston lobster.

All the way from Boston.

Raw oysters.

From France. They're delicious.

Try one.

There's fish, too.

I'm allergic to seafood.

I'll order something else.

It's late. I should go.

Xiao Min, don't go!

Aunt will be off work soon.

I have to go home.

That aunt of yours...

you always do what she says?

For years...

she wouldn't let me see you!

She's no good.

After morn died,

she took me in and raised me.

If she's no good, what does that make you?

Don't play the loving father with me.

She said that...

you didn't want me to be born.

Did you say that?

Yes.

I said that to the doctors.

It was a difficult delivery,

and it was either her or you.

I told them to save your mother.

She could get pregnant again.

Even if she couldn't, I wouldn't mind.

She was the one person

in this world I couldn't give up on.

She never gave up on me.

I'm sorry.

I was a coward.

But your mother was so brave.

She insisted on giving birth.

Please let me try to make it up to you.

So tell me about your wife.

Maybe some other time.

There won't be another time.

After tomorrow,

I doubt we'll see each other again.

I'd always been good for nothing,

One day,

my dad had a plan to change me.

He figured if I got married,

I'd finally settle down.

But even with a baby on the way,

I was just going through the motions.

My mistake.

Mr.Gao.

What are you doing here?

Your dad wants you to come home.

All right.

You go on.

I'll come home when I finish my game.

Did you love her?

Not at first.

Love came gradually.

I told your dad you took me for a walk,

so he wouldn't get mad at you.

She was the only one who was always on my side.

Then when Xiao Min was born,

I told myself:

"if you want to change,

now's your chance."

Yuqing's health was always bad.

After the birth, she went downhill fast.

Nothing the doctors could do.

Then my family died.

I started gambling again.

I lost everything,

got in fights,

and went to prison.

All my life I'd been scared

of losing my freedom.

Being in prison terrified me.

No matter how long it takes,

I'll wait for you.

If Yuqing hadn't been waiting for me,

I wouldn't have made it.

She wore makeup that day, just for me.

It was the last time I ever saw her.

Why are you crying?

I didn't.

We should get her home.

Wait.

One more minute.

Why?

Don't we look like a family?

Want a kid?

Find a husband first.

I have a husband.

You really are a crazy, lying broad.

Min Min?

Wake up.

Time to go home.

Did you order room service?

Who is it?

Li Jie.

I can pay you back now.

Where's my daughter?

Where is she?

Min Min!

Min Min!

I'm begging you.

Give her back to me.

Isn't she repayment for your debt?

I've got cash!

How much do I owe?

80,000?

I've got more here.

Will you let her go?

Wait until we count the cash.

Min Min, don't be scared!

Daddy's going to save you!

You're one yuan short.

No way.

That's at least 80,000!

Don't you trust us?

Come on, show some mercy.

Will this do?

I want exactly one yuan.

I've got one right here.

Why would I give it to you?

I hardly know you.

You like gambling.

So let's wager.

Heads or tails.

If you win, I give you the coin.

And if I lose?

Your daughter dies.

No!

Don't want to pick?

Then I'll pick first. Tails.

No, don't look!

What's wrong?

Scared to bet your life?

Leave my daughter alone,

I'll give you anything.

My life.

My life for my daughter's life.

Your life's not worth enough.

Then take my eyes!

Take my kidneys, anything!

I'm not interested in you.

But I know a way

to make your life worth

as much as your daughter's.

How?

Spend a few years in prison.

It's a deal.

A deal.

So I guess the bet is off.

Look at that.

Heads.

I was gambling with Mathew.

I lost to him, and stole his car.

When he found out,

he chased me.

During the car chase,

this man came out of nowhere,

and I hit him with the car.

I was afraid he'd blackmail me,

so I stabbed him.

I did it alone.

I had no accomplice.

Dad?

Dad?

I'll visit you once a month, okay?

Twice a month.

I'll talk to Auntie.

Or every week if you want!

Dad?

Dad, say something!

Don't follow me!

Here's the truth:

I only wanted your money.

I was lying the whole time!

You're so dumb you believed me.

Hear that?

That's who I am!

Get it?

Now gm!

I know what you're trying to do.

Mind your own business. Leave!

Gao Ye, I have nowhere to go!

If I go back, the other girls will kill me!

Why bother me? I can't help you!

Don't do this. You owe me!

I'll pay you back...

in the next life.

Gao Ye!

Let's make a bet.

Gao Ye...

If we split these pills,

would we die?

You crazy broad.

You really do have a death wish.

Who'd want to die with you?

Get out.

If I thought you'd let me die alone,

I'd jump off this building right now.

It's only been one night,

but you won't get rid of me that easy.

The crime they framed me for

means ten years in prison, at least.

I think I'd rather die.

I've lost.

I've lost everything.

I don't want to lose my freedom, too.

You've still got me.

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Gao Ye!

The police busted a big criminal gang.

Based on one confession, it appears

you were framed for another's crime.

We're preparing your release papers now.

I'll bet heads.

Looking out from up here

makes my heart beat faster.

Thanks.

Am I dressed okay?

Is it better buttoned,

or unbuttoned?

Dad...

Momo won't be coming.

Letters I wrote your morn from prison.

Momo asked me to give them to you.

By the time you read this letter

I won't be in this world anymore.

That night you told me

you'd been lying all along.

I was lying, too.

I'm sorry.

I peeked into your life,

but never revealed mine.

Then fate gave me the chance

to be your wife for one night.

You must still think I'm a crazy broad.

You once said you weren't

interested in my story,

but now...

I want to tell you everything you need to know.

As an 18-year-old virgin,

I came here

and was forced into prostitution.

Every day, I wanted to die.

Then I found out

god wasn't accepting suicides.

You let my sister donate blood?

She's too weak.

You should have notified me.

I volunteered.

Stop this,

or I won't take you to visit him in prison again.

Why did you want to save me?

Because life is good.

Where there's life,

there's hope.

From the first day Yuqing and I met,

she never stopped writing you.

She said her family and doctors wouldn't let her visit you,

but her letters were your lifeline.

I helped her sneak out to see you.

Jiang Yuqing?

You are the next.

Thanks.

Do I look okay?

Wait.

Jiang Yuqing?

Coming!

Thanks.

That was the first time I saw you,

and the last time she saw you.

Wait for me.

Hey, Miss?

Miss?

You're in room 623?

A letter came.

Yuqing wasn't alive to read your letter,

but I didn't want you to lose hope.

Sol made a bold decision.

I copied her handwriting,

and started writing you letters.

It gave me a new lease on life...

since then.

I looked forward to your letters.

I loved your frank and honest style,

nothing held back.

You didn't know me then,

but you helped me through a very difficult time.

I had nothing else in the world.

You're what kept me going.

Then one day...

I got your last letter,

saying you were being released.

And I knew

the dream was over.

How long do I have?

Shouldn't your family be here?

My husband's too busy.

Just tell me the truth.

I'd say about...

six months.

I really do have rotten luck.

Only six months to live,

and I ran into you again.

What film are you looking for?

Can I help you find it?

Nights of Cabiria.

This is an old one.

I don't have it on disc.

Just videocassette.

No matter.

Why not watch it here?

It's hard to find VCRs nowadays.

All right.

How much?

No charge.

No one rents it. If you want, it's yours.

No, I can't take it for free.

One yuan, then.

I'm wealthy, but I'm alone and unhappy.

What good are fancy cars, long journeys...

and luxury hotels?

Smoke! Illusion!

What I really want is a home, children,

and a wife like you.

Gao Ye!

Let's make a bet.

You're the kind of man

who accepts the hand fate dealt you,

so I knew you'd

commit suicide to save your daughter.

But I also knew

everything happens for a reason.

Yuqing had saved me

so that I could save you.

I vowed to keep you alive somehow.

If we split these pills,

would we die?

Tonight,

we make a bet with god.

If we're still alive at dawn,

let's promise each other...

to go on living.

But from the start,

it wasn't a fair bet.

I wagered my six months

against the rest of your life.

Lisa,

I want all my earnings.

Here's 20,000...

toward his debt.

Maybe for you,

it was just one night.

But for me...

it was a lifetime.

Gao Ye,

thank you for helping me know love

at least once in my life.

If only you'd known me when I was 18.

If only you'd known me

when I was 18.

Back then, my hair was beautiful.

So dark, and long...

Could you ever love me?

Could you really?

Don't lie to me.

Could you love me?

I'll take the bet.