1 00:00:09,248 --> 00:00:15,248 After pondering the situation in the worldand in our empire, 2 00:00:15,349 --> 00:00:21,049 ...we have decided to resort to an extraordinary measure. 3 00:00:21,550 --> 00:00:26,050 Loyal subjects, we have ordered our government... 4 00:00:26,051 --> 00:00:30,051 ...to communicate to the USA, Great Britain, 5 00:00:30,052 --> 00:00:33,052 ...China and the USSR, 6 00:00:33,053 --> 00:00:37,053 ...our acceptance of the provisions... 7 00:00:37,054 --> 00:00:40,054 ...of their Joint Declaration. 8 00:00:42,055 --> 00:00:47,055 To strive for the security and well-being of our subjects... 9 00:00:47,056 --> 00:00:51,056 ...and for the prosperity and happiness of all nations, is a... 10 00:00:51,057 --> 00:00:57,557 ...solemn obligation handed down by our imperial ancestors. 11 00:00:58,558 --> 00:01:02,558 We declared war on the USA and Britain... 12 00:01:02,559 --> 00:01:07,559 ...out of a desire to ensure the self-preservation of Japan... 13 00:01:07,560 --> 00:01:09,560 ...and the stability of East Asia. 14 00:01:10,561 --> 00:01:12,561 To violate the sovereignty of others... 15 00:01:12,562 --> 00:01:15,562 ...or to embark on territorial aggrandizement, 16 00:01:15,563 --> 00:01:19,563 ...was far from our thoughts. 17 00:01:22,549 --> 00:01:23,607 Relax. 18 00:01:26,920 --> 00:01:29,411 Gently. Or it will bemore difficult. 19 00:01:29,656 --> 00:01:32,682 Open your mouth when I tell you. 20 00:01:32,792 --> 00:01:35,693 Keep it closed now. 21 00:01:37,530 --> 00:01:40,556 You are doing fine, just fine. 22 00:01:40,667 --> 00:01:43,158 The pain is coming back? 23 00:01:43,603 --> 00:01:46,834 Close your mouth. 24 00:01:48,108 --> 00:01:50,303 Do you feel the needfor a bowel movement? 25 00:01:50,577 --> 00:01:51,271 Do you? 26 00:01:51,511 --> 00:01:56,278 Is that what it feels like? Well, squeeze tightly then. 27 00:02:04,023 --> 00:02:07,390 Prepare the water! 28 00:02:26,913 --> 00:02:28,039 Hurry! 29 00:02:47,467 --> 00:02:49,731 The light has come on again. At last. 30 00:03:26,739 --> 00:03:31,233 It's a boy... Congratulations. 31 00:03:36,234 --> 00:03:41,234 On August 15 1945. Japan announced its unconditional surrender. 32 00:03:41,235 --> 00:03:46,235 Taiwan was liberated following 51 years of Japanese occupation. 33 00:03:46,236 --> 00:03:51,136 The wife of older brother, Lin Wen-heung, gave birth to a son. 34 00:03:51,237 --> 00:03:55,237 They named him Kang-ming, which means Light. 35 00:03:59,235 --> 00:04:08,235 CITY OF SADNESS Directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien 36 00:04:31,638 --> 00:04:34,732 Going already? Sorry for the mess. 37 00:04:35,608 --> 00:04:37,041 We didn't give you a proper welcome. 38 00:04:37,377 --> 00:04:39,072 Come again. 39 00:04:42,382 --> 00:04:45,715 - Ah, hello. - A small gift for you. 40 00:04:46,486 --> 00:04:48,613 Go and play over there. 41 00:04:49,622 --> 00:04:53,683 Behave or grandfather will take a stick to you. 42 00:04:56,262 --> 00:04:58,890 Yes, it's me. 43 00:04:59,532 --> 00:05:01,124 Thank you, thank you. 44 00:05:01,567 --> 00:05:02,829 I don't want to inconvenience you. 45 00:05:02,935 --> 00:05:04,698 I am sorry to trouble you. 46 00:05:06,839 --> 00:05:07,897 Thanks. 47 00:05:09,309 --> 00:05:11,539 Until this evening then. 48 00:05:11,911 --> 00:05:15,403 I'll be waiting for you. 49 00:05:22,622 --> 00:05:23,520 Wen-heung, 50 00:05:24,324 --> 00:05:28,385 ...did you tell your brother you were coming? 51 00:05:30,029 --> 00:05:31,553 I wrote to Wen-ching. 52 00:05:31,931 --> 00:05:34,195 He is too busy to come. 53 00:05:34,300 --> 00:05:35,631 He can't come? 54 00:05:35,902 --> 00:05:39,929 So who will take the photos? 55 00:05:40,206 --> 00:05:44,973 Don't worry, father. I've arranged everything. 56 00:05:45,078 --> 00:05:46,807 Who did you ask? 57 00:05:46,913 --> 00:05:50,849 A photographer friend of old Gao-kun. 58 00:05:50,950 --> 00:05:53,510 He's a top-knotch photographer. 59 00:05:53,786 --> 00:05:55,083 The best in the district. 60 00:05:55,188 --> 00:05:56,780 Not as good as Wen-ching. 61 00:05:57,590 --> 00:06:00,457 Mr Xu is here. Show him in. 62 00:06:18,678 --> 00:06:22,011 To business and to our future prosperity. 63 00:06:22,115 --> 00:06:24,208 To prosperity! 64 00:06:37,609 --> 00:06:39,609 LITTLE SHANGHAI 65 00:06:45,204 --> 00:06:48,196 Stay still, don't move. 66 00:06:49,350 --> 00:06:50,850 Don't move. 67 00:06:51,400 --> 00:06:52,700 Smile, please. 68 00:06:52,800 --> 00:06:54,150 Ready? 69 00:06:56,400 --> 00:06:57,500 Thanks! 70 00:07:07,226 --> 00:07:10,992 20 years and 11 months of the Showa Emperor. 71 00:07:11,297 --> 00:07:13,527 Good weather, with clouds. 72 00:07:14,934 --> 00:07:17,494 I took the letter of recommendation from my father... 73 00:07:17,837 --> 00:07:21,068 ...to look for work at the Kimguishiu Miners Hospital. 74 00:07:21,741 --> 00:07:23,470 My brother was giving classes and... 75 00:07:23,643 --> 00:07:26,612 ...sent his friend Wen-ching to pick me up. 76 00:07:28,347 --> 00:07:30,747 It was cool in the mountains... 77 00:07:30,917 --> 00:07:32,714 ...and the view was lovely. 78 00:07:33,519 --> 00:07:37,615 From now on, I will see it every day 79 00:07:37,790 --> 00:07:40,281 I feel so happy. 80 00:08:20,666 --> 00:08:21,690 A photograph. 81 00:08:43,289 --> 00:08:44,256 Beautiful. 82 00:09:46,057 --> 00:09:50,057 Photographs of two of my older brothers before the war. 83 00:09:50,558 --> 00:09:55,558 They have still not returned. Someone in Shanghai saw my third brother. 84 00:09:55,559 --> 00:10:00,559 But we have had no news of the second, who was sent to the Philippines. 85 00:10:32,598 --> 00:10:34,395 This is the studio of Wen-ching. 86 00:10:35,396 --> 00:10:37,396 Hinoe says that this is the studio of Wen-ching. 87 00:10:39,405 --> 00:10:40,463 Why isn't he here? 88 00:10:45,978 --> 00:10:46,808 Where is Wen-ching? 89 00:10:46,912 --> 00:10:48,880 At the back, taking photos. 90 00:10:49,749 --> 00:10:51,011 Come in, please. 91 00:11:32,012 --> 00:11:34,012 - After you. - No, after you. 92 00:11:38,431 --> 00:11:39,625 Are all these books yours? 93 00:11:40,766 --> 00:11:42,757 Mine and Wen-ching's. 94 00:11:42,868 --> 00:11:44,460 We are real book worms. 95 00:11:46,038 --> 00:11:47,266 Are you reading Marx? 96 00:11:48,174 --> 00:11:49,732 Very progressive, eh? 97 00:11:49,842 --> 00:11:52,504 They are all interesting, and so we are studying them. 98 00:12:02,354 --> 00:12:05,551 Mr Lin, do you remember Wen-ching? 99 00:12:06,092 --> 00:12:08,026 The deaf man. 100 00:12:09,662 --> 00:12:10,526 Wen-ching. 101 00:12:11,731 --> 00:12:12,720 Let me introduce... 102 00:12:13,899 --> 00:12:14,831 ...Mr Lin. 103 00:12:15,032 --> 00:12:15,832 Pleased to meet you. 104 00:12:16,535 --> 00:12:17,661 My mentor. 105 00:12:19,839 --> 00:12:21,534 We've heard a lot about you. 106 00:12:25,978 --> 00:12:27,775 It's a pleasure. 107 00:12:29,215 --> 00:12:30,705 Mr Ho, a journalist. 108 00:12:31,717 --> 00:12:32,706 From the mainland. 109 00:12:40,626 --> 00:12:42,093 Please sit down. 110 00:12:49,034 --> 00:12:51,093 Are you familiar with China? 111 00:12:51,370 --> 00:12:54,430 There's a lot for me to learn. 112 00:12:54,573 --> 00:12:56,473 China is in a mess at present. 113 00:12:56,742 --> 00:12:58,573 Ever since Chen Yi became governor of Taiwan, 114 00:12:58,711 --> 00:13:04,038 ...things have changed. He thinks differently from the Japanese. 115 00:13:04,839 --> 00:13:05,539 In what way? 116 00:13:05,540 --> 00:13:09,540 He manages things differently from the Japanese. 117 00:13:10,241 --> 00:13:14,241 Our Japanese director had an attack this morning... 118 00:13:14,242 --> 00:13:18,242 ...but he insisted on going out after he'd had an injection. 119 00:13:18,243 --> 00:13:21,243 His daughter Shizuko is very sad. 120 00:13:32,300 --> 00:13:34,900 During the past 3 days, dad has been... 121 00:13:36,200 --> 00:13:42,400 ...threatening to go to the south of Taiwan. He said that Mr Chen would take him. 122 00:13:43,835 --> 00:13:47,950 But he died years ago. 123 00:13:49,150 --> 00:13:51,950 Dad was at his funeral. 124 00:13:57,700 --> 00:14:01,750 The other day, the Japanese Repatriation Office told us... 125 00:14:02,620 --> 00:14:06,620 ...that a boat would be coming to Keelung to pick us up. 126 00:14:06,830 --> 00:14:10,100 They told us not to go too far away. 127 00:14:12,750 --> 00:14:17,650 But this morning dad packed his bags and left. 128 00:14:21,720 --> 00:14:25,780 We are all very worried. 129 00:14:56,195 --> 00:14:57,492 A pain... in the head. 130 00:14:58,097 --> 00:14:59,792 A pain... in the head. 131 00:15:04,236 --> 00:15:06,136 A pain... in the stomach. 132 00:15:06,605 --> 00:15:08,937 A pain... in the stomach. 133 00:15:14,847 --> 00:15:17,077 Where does it hurt? 134 00:15:53,519 --> 00:15:54,713 Don't worry. 135 00:15:55,554 --> 00:15:57,215 I don't think it's serious. 136 00:15:57,890 --> 00:16:00,222 Thank goodness he came back. 137 00:16:01,260 --> 00:16:02,887 He can recover here. 138 00:16:12,871 --> 00:16:15,931 Perhaps my mother's grave is in an unlucky location. 139 00:16:16,909 --> 00:16:20,606 She died leaving four children. 140 00:16:22,548 --> 00:16:25,278 My younger brother disappeared in the Phillippines. 141 00:16:25,951 --> 00:16:27,782 The youngest is deaf. 142 00:16:28,620 --> 00:16:31,111 The third came back from the war but is mad. 143 00:16:36,528 --> 00:16:38,325 Wen-leung, what are you doing? 144 00:16:52,311 --> 00:16:54,472 Wen-leung, quiet! 145 00:16:55,180 --> 00:16:57,546 Let me be! 146 00:17:04,014 --> 00:17:05,014 Wen-leung, you're mad! 147 00:17:14,014 --> 00:17:15,014 Wen-leung, calm down! 148 00:17:18,804 --> 00:17:20,704 Wen-leung, calm down! 149 00:17:23,275 --> 00:17:24,606 Wen-leung, calm down! 150 00:17:29,014 --> 00:17:31,014 Quiet! Quiet! 151 00:17:56,014 --> 00:17:59,014 It's OK. 152 00:18:57,636 --> 00:18:59,263 He'll be fine now. 153 00:18:59,872 --> 00:19:02,534 When Taiwan was returned to China, 154 00:19:02,641 --> 00:19:05,508 ...they told us we'd change flags. 155 00:19:05,611 --> 00:19:08,375 The Japanese flag is white with a red circle in the middle. 156 00:19:08,514 --> 00:19:12,450 You can hang it in a way that's... 157 00:19:12,551 --> 00:19:16,214 ...different from the Chinese flag. 158 00:19:16,321 --> 00:19:19,188 The people held discussions. Should the sun be on the top or the bottom? 159 00:19:19,291 --> 00:19:21,350 But the mayor was adamant. It had to be on the bottom. 160 00:19:21,560 --> 00:19:24,461 At daybreak, the sky is red and so the sun had to be at the bottom. 161 00:19:24,863 --> 00:19:26,524 Everyone had to have it as he said. 162 00:19:26,665 --> 00:19:29,725 But he sent someone to check. 163 00:19:29,835 --> 00:19:32,861 The first people he checked had hung it correctly, 164 00:19:32,971 --> 00:19:36,498 ...but not in the mountains. 165 00:19:36,708 --> 00:19:39,040 Most people put the sun on the bottom. 166 00:19:39,144 --> 00:19:40,000 And so the mayor felt vindicated. 167 00:19:40,100 --> 00:19:43,050 But during the day, a man arrived from the city... 168 00:19:43,150 --> 00:19:46,048 ...and said he was wrong, 169 00:19:46,151 --> 00:19:49,609 ...and that they'd shoot him for it. 170 00:19:49,721 --> 00:19:52,849 The mayor landed and gave new orders, 171 00:19:52,991 --> 00:19:55,425 ...but it was already sunset. 172 00:19:55,527 --> 00:19:57,222 The sky was completely red. 173 00:19:57,930 --> 00:20:00,421 It's extraordinary. Suddenly Japanese flags... 174 00:20:00,532 --> 00:20:02,659 ...were no use any more. 175 00:20:02,801 --> 00:20:04,928 Only as underpants for children. 176 00:20:05,037 --> 00:20:07,335 They all have red bums. 177 00:20:07,573 --> 00:20:09,837 Like monkeys. 178 00:20:09,975 --> 00:20:12,739 Wu too has one. 179 00:20:12,844 --> 00:20:14,150 Mind what you say. 180 00:20:14,300 --> 00:20:16,541 This man is a reporter from the mainland. 181 00:20:16,648 --> 00:20:18,750 Can your wife do something with my flag? 182 00:20:18,850 --> 00:20:20,256 I'll write that all the teachers... 183 00:20:20,519 --> 00:20:24,478 ...in Taiwan have red backsides. 184 00:20:24,623 --> 00:20:27,820 Let's stop talking and drink. 185 00:20:27,926 --> 00:20:29,757 Cheers. 186 00:20:30,600 --> 00:20:32,000 Let's change the subject. 187 00:20:33,198 --> 00:20:35,792 Now that the war is over, how are things inTaiwan? 188 00:20:35,901 --> 00:20:38,461 Everything's fine. 189 00:20:38,570 --> 00:20:42,768 We are under the Chinese flag once more. 190 00:20:43,141 --> 00:20:44,938 Reunited with the motherland. 191 00:20:45,043 --> 00:20:48,501 It's a good feeling. 192 00:20:49,348 --> 00:20:50,940 But to tell the truth, 193 00:20:51,383 --> 00:20:54,409 ...Governor Chen Yi is a bandit... 194 00:20:54,786 --> 00:20:57,152 ...and I don't trust the Nationalist government. 195 00:20:57,256 --> 00:20:59,747 Enough politics! Let's drink! 196 00:21:00,159 --> 00:21:01,726 Let's drink. 197 00:21:02,000 --> 00:21:03,500 Raise your glasses. 198 00:21:58,016 --> 00:21:59,278 They are singing "The Song of the Exiles". 199 00:21:59,851 --> 00:22:01,375 Yes, that's right. 200 00:22:01,486 --> 00:22:05,149 We mainlanders have heard it on the radio. 201 00:22:07,526 --> 00:22:08,151 Let's join in. 202 00:22:08,260 --> 00:22:09,784 Yes, let's. 203 00:22:10,385 --> 00:22:12,285 September 18... 204 00:22:13,186 --> 00:22:15,286 September 18... 205 00:22:16,935 --> 00:22:21,031 Ever since that tragic day... 206 00:22:24,232 --> 00:22:26,132 September 18... 207 00:22:27,533 --> 00:22:29,533 September 18... 208 00:22:30,982 --> 00:22:35,009 Ever since that tragic day... 209 00:22:37,756 --> 00:22:42,216 ...I have been far from my home. 210 00:22:43,462 --> 00:22:49,765 I abandoned a wealth of treasure... 211 00:22:51,236 --> 00:22:54,569 ...and began my wanderings... 212 00:22:54,940 --> 00:22:57,431 ...began my wanderings. 213 00:22:58,343 --> 00:23:04,077 Far from home... 214 00:23:05,083 --> 00:23:07,483 ...I began my wanderings... 215 00:23:08,420 --> 00:23:10,650 ...began my wanderings. 216 00:23:12,157 --> 00:23:15,251 In what year... 217 00:23:15,394 --> 00:23:18,022 ...or in what month... 218 00:23:18,964 --> 00:23:29,670 ...will I commence my return to my beloved home? 219 00:23:30,776 --> 00:23:33,210 In what year... 220 00:23:33,945 --> 00:23:36,573 ...or in what month... 221 00:23:37,349 --> 00:23:48,192 ...will I commence my return to my beloved home? 222 00:25:21,464 --> 00:25:22,814 Good day, Miss Shizuko. 223 00:25:22,914 --> 00:25:24,014 Good day. 224 00:25:24,914 --> 00:25:26,164 Is Hinomi here? 225 00:25:26,314 --> 00:25:28,080 She's on duty. 226 00:25:28,250 --> 00:25:29,854 I'm sorry. 227 00:25:31,014 --> 00:25:36,114 - Hello, can I help ypu? - I'd like to speak to Hinomi. 228 00:25:38,003 --> 00:25:39,630 She's in the surgery. 229 00:25:39,738 --> 00:25:41,035 Maybe she's finished. 230 00:25:41,239 --> 00:25:42,536 Shall I find out for you? 231 00:25:43,950 --> 00:25:45,550 Wait a moment, please. 232 00:25:58,900 --> 00:26:03,400 This sword was the most precious possession of my dead brother. 233 00:26:05,100 --> 00:26:08,600 It's no use to him now. 234 00:26:10,350 --> 00:26:12,850 Please, give it to Hinoe. 235 00:26:15,300 --> 00:26:17,900 I know my brother will treasure it. 236 00:26:23,680 --> 00:26:26,600 This is a poem my brother wrote. 237 00:26:27,150 --> 00:26:31,300 Hinoe was there when he wrote it. 238 00:26:32,650 --> 00:26:37,050 Please give it to him with the sword as a memento. 239 00:26:37,570 --> 00:26:39,370 Thank you. 240 00:26:44,850 --> 00:26:46,600 This is for you, Hinomi. 241 00:26:47,880 --> 00:26:49,100 For me? 242 00:26:58,960 --> 00:27:00,150 A kimono? 243 00:27:05,090 --> 00:27:06,800 It's lovely, 244 00:27:09,290 --> 00:27:12,800 ...but I can't accept it. 245 00:27:12,900 --> 00:27:16,300 It's your most precious possession. 246 00:27:17,100 --> 00:27:18,750 Please accept it. 247 00:27:19,340 --> 00:27:21,050 When I am back in Japan, 248 00:27:21,080 --> 00:27:24,070 ...you'll think of you whenever you use it. 249 00:27:26,280 --> 00:27:27,870 Shizuko... 250 00:27:33,910 --> 00:27:38,400 Hinoe has been so nice to us all these years. 251 00:27:47,100 --> 00:27:51,400 We must never forget each other. 252 00:28:02,901 --> 00:28:11,801 The dragonfly, red in the sunset. 253 00:28:12,702 --> 00:28:21,802 Did I see you the other day? 254 00:28:23,003 --> 00:28:32,603 When I was picking mulberries in the fields, 255 00:28:34,604 --> 00:28:43,404 ...did I see you or was it only a dream? 256 00:29:22,400 --> 00:29:24,500 I'll always remember you. 257 00:29:24,550 --> 00:29:26,550 The flowers are blown hither and thither. 258 00:29:26,580 --> 00:29:28,750 I'll soon follow them. 259 00:29:28,810 --> 00:29:30,950 The same will come to pass for us all. 260 00:29:57,896 --> 00:30:01,889 The Japanese love the sight of cherry trees. 261 00:30:02,267 --> 00:30:04,827 First, in bloom... 262 00:30:06,371 --> 00:30:09,397 ...and then, when the flowers fall to earth. 263 00:30:11,242 --> 00:30:15,042 They believe life too is like that. 264 00:30:16,650 --> 00:30:18,150 In the Meiji Era... 265 00:30:18,190 --> 00:30:20,700 ...a woman killed herself by flinging herself into a waterfall. 266 00:30:21,319 --> 00:30:22,581 In the Meiji Era... 267 00:30:22,954 --> 00:30:25,479 ...a woman killed herself by flinging herself into a waterfall. 268 00:30:26,925 --> 00:30:30,827 She wasn't tired of life. She hadn't lost the will to live. 269 00:30:31,696 --> 00:30:34,221 She just couldn't face the loss of her youth. 270 00:30:34,532 --> 00:30:38,400 Once lost, nothing means anything. 271 00:30:39,537 --> 00:30:41,562 Why not imitate the cherry blossom... 272 00:30:41,940 --> 00:30:44,135 ...and fall when in the fullness of our beauty? 273 00:30:44,275 --> 00:30:46,470 Carried by the wind. 274 00:30:47,912 --> 00:30:49,174 The note she left was an inspiration... 275 00:30:49,614 --> 00:30:53,516 ...to all young people... 276 00:30:54,352 --> 00:30:57,788 ...during the Meiji Era. 277 00:30:58,122 --> 00:31:01,091 A time of idealism and heroic spirit. 278 00:31:19,892 --> 00:31:22,492 The flowers fly hither and thither. 279 00:31:22,493 --> 00:31:25,493 And I'll soon follow them. 280 00:31:25,494 --> 00:31:27,894 The same will come to pass for us all. 281 00:31:39,163 --> 00:31:40,926 In which ward is Wen-leung? 282 00:31:41,032 --> 00:31:43,364 I see him now. 283 00:31:49,607 --> 00:31:54,374 Wen-leung, business is what men are for, isn't it? 284 00:31:55,680 --> 00:31:57,739 Men can do any kind of work. 285 00:31:58,516 --> 00:32:01,974 Now that you have recovered, you can do anything. 286 00:32:02,553 --> 00:32:05,920 You have six boats in your family, 287 00:32:06,557 --> 00:32:08,991 ...laden with rice and sugar... 288 00:32:09,060 --> 00:32:12,461 ...and ready to set sail to make a lot of money in China. 289 00:32:13,031 --> 00:32:14,828 Those boats are ideal for smuggling. 290 00:32:15,533 --> 00:32:19,333 We'd make a lot of money with a single round trip. 291 00:32:21,205 --> 00:32:22,331 What do you say? 292 00:32:25,843 --> 00:32:30,473 I'll have to ask my brother. 293 00:32:32,717 --> 00:32:34,344 Ask what? 294 00:32:34,452 --> 00:32:37,285 Do you consult him on everything? 295 00:32:37,422 --> 00:32:40,186 Let's keep this between ourselves. 296 00:32:40,291 --> 00:32:44,057 We Shanghai people are well organized. Don't worry. 297 00:32:44,162 --> 00:32:45,390 We'll take care of everything. 298 00:32:46,164 --> 00:32:48,428 The rice and the sugar are not a problem. 299 00:32:48,933 --> 00:32:51,060 Come on, be shrewed. 300 00:32:51,169 --> 00:32:55,071 When opportunity knocks, it's foolish not to open the door. 301 00:32:59,410 --> 00:33:00,434 Cheers! 302 00:33:02,580 --> 00:33:03,512 To you, Wen-leung. 303 00:33:09,320 --> 00:33:13,120 Ah-ga, enjoying the company of the ladies, I see. 304 00:33:16,294 --> 00:33:18,888 Ah-tao, look to table eight. 305 00:33:19,530 --> 00:33:21,020 Excuse me. 306 00:33:21,833 --> 00:33:25,234 May I present Tsun-chu and Yen-hung. 307 00:33:25,470 --> 00:33:28,962 Be nice to these mainlanders, and see they have a good time. 308 00:33:33,277 --> 00:33:34,403 What's this? 309 00:33:35,713 --> 00:33:37,374 We are talking business! 310 00:33:37,882 --> 00:33:40,350 What are all these women doing here? 311 00:33:41,119 --> 00:33:43,349 Come sit here. 312 00:33:43,454 --> 00:33:44,978 Come. 313 00:33:45,123 --> 00:33:46,283 Forget those mainlanders. 314 00:34:09,347 --> 00:34:11,008 I was waiting for you. 315 00:34:11,315 --> 00:34:13,579 I have a business proposal for you. 316 00:34:21,726 --> 00:34:24,854 Take a good look. Can you tell the difference? 317 00:34:34,272 --> 00:34:36,672 Red Monkey, introduce me. 318 00:34:37,241 --> 00:34:38,139 It's Ah-ga. 319 00:34:38,242 --> 00:34:39,834 This is my girl, Ah-tsun. 320 00:34:39,944 --> 00:34:40,968 Hello. 321 00:34:41,079 --> 00:34:42,068 You're very beautiful. 322 00:34:42,180 --> 00:34:43,704 And you're very nice. 323 00:34:43,981 --> 00:34:45,915 Have a cigarette. 324 00:34:46,617 --> 00:34:47,777 Let me light it for you. 325 00:34:49,253 --> 00:34:52,745 Mr. Ah-ga, we were hoping to see you more often. 326 00:34:52,857 --> 00:34:53,881 You will. 327 00:34:53,991 --> 00:34:55,117 Thanks. 328 00:34:55,226 --> 00:34:57,194 I'm going in, Red Monkey. 329 00:35:02,834 --> 00:35:06,634 These are real Japanese banknotes. 330 00:35:06,838 --> 00:35:09,363 We'll put a stamp on them and then they can be cashed. 331 00:35:13,277 --> 00:35:14,938 Is it Kimguichiu's share? 332 00:35:15,680 --> 00:35:16,704 How many do you have? 333 00:35:18,616 --> 00:35:20,311 A full valise. 334 00:35:20,818 --> 00:35:22,547 Have you had an idea? 335 00:35:26,120 --> 00:35:27,620 No problem. 336 00:35:37,168 --> 00:35:39,398 Not now, Red Monkey. 337 00:35:40,705 --> 00:35:42,366 I want to sleep. 338 00:35:42,473 --> 00:35:44,304 Let me rest. 339 00:35:45,409 --> 00:35:46,774 I don't want to do it now. 340 00:35:52,216 --> 00:35:55,049 Later. Let me sleep a while. 341 00:35:59,891 --> 00:36:00,789 Who is it? 342 00:37:16,400 --> 00:37:17,799 Hinomi, are you busy? 343 00:37:17,902 --> 00:37:18,869 A bit. 344 00:37:18,950 --> 00:37:20,014 Here. 345 00:37:20,271 --> 00:37:23,570 When I was here, everyone was so nice to me. 346 00:37:23,774 --> 00:37:25,036 Take these fruits as thanks. 347 00:37:25,443 --> 00:37:27,411 My thanks to you all. 348 00:37:27,511 --> 00:37:28,409 Thank you. 349 00:38:26,537 --> 00:38:30,200 The mainland police killed a cigarette vendor, did you know that? 350 00:38:30,308 --> 00:38:31,434 Yes, I heard. 351 00:38:31,542 --> 00:38:33,567 - You too? - Yes. 352 00:38:33,678 --> 00:38:37,580 The local people were furious. The whole street was very tense. 353 00:38:37,715 --> 00:38:39,080 Really furious. 354 00:38:39,183 --> 00:38:40,810 Things were quite explosive. 355 00:38:41,052 --> 00:38:42,280 The cigarettes were brought in as contraband... 356 00:38:43,354 --> 00:38:45,584 ...by a senior official. 357 00:38:45,723 --> 00:38:47,782 Bribery is rife. 358 00:38:47,892 --> 00:38:52,795 They pursue the little fish but leave the big fish alone. 359 00:38:58,302 --> 00:39:00,429 - We don't have to smoke. - I do. 360 00:39:00,538 --> 00:39:04,474 I can't go without cigarettes. 361 00:39:08,846 --> 00:39:13,340 Cigarettes are not as important as rice. 362 00:39:14,285 --> 00:39:17,550 Prices are controlled by Shanghai... 363 00:39:17,655 --> 00:39:18,952 ...to keep up their profits. 364 00:39:19,123 --> 00:39:22,058 The civil servants don't only deal in contraband cigarettes. 365 00:39:22,460 --> 00:39:25,429 They don't care if we have rice and sugar, 366 00:39:25,529 --> 00:39:28,623 ...only money. 367 00:39:30,167 --> 00:39:33,933 Under the Japanese, times were hard but we always had rice. 368 00:39:34,171 --> 00:39:38,130 In less than a year, rice has gone up 52%. 369 00:39:38,309 --> 00:39:40,869 But have salaries gone up? 370 00:39:41,278 --> 00:39:42,677 You are right. 371 00:39:42,980 --> 00:39:46,677 Let's face it, this is not a government; it's a private company. 372 00:39:47,385 --> 00:39:49,444 Governor Chen Yi is filling... 373 00:39:49,687 --> 00:39:52,656 ...his own pockets, 374 00:39:52,757 --> 00:39:54,520 ...not yours. 375 00:39:55,326 --> 00:39:56,350 Please, eat a little of the rice dumpling. 376 00:39:57,862 --> 00:39:59,220 Hinomi made it. 377 00:39:59,225 --> 00:39:59,880 Thank you. 378 00:40:01,031 --> 00:40:03,397 To tell the truth, that's not the real problem. 379 00:40:07,938 --> 00:40:12,272 The real problem is unemployment. 380 00:40:12,376 --> 00:40:13,343 You're right. 381 00:40:14,211 --> 00:40:16,111 Since our return to China, 382 00:40:16,213 --> 00:40:19,080 ...many Taiwanese have lost their jobs. 383 00:40:19,984 --> 00:40:22,646 Many of them were intellectuals... 384 00:40:23,487 --> 00:40:26,945 ...who weren't easily pacified. 385 00:40:27,057 --> 00:40:28,581 With no work, 386 00:40:29,593 --> 00:40:32,756 ...sooner or later there's bound to be chaos. 387 00:40:32,863 --> 00:40:34,728 And not only the intellectuals. 388 00:40:34,832 --> 00:40:35,696 Soldiers too. 389 00:40:35,800 --> 00:40:39,827 Yes, the soldiers conscripted by Japan can't find work now. 390 00:40:41,839 --> 00:40:44,637 Someone from the mainland took over the court... 391 00:40:44,875 --> 00:40:48,470 ...throwing out the locals and replacing them with... 392 00:40:48,879 --> 00:40:52,337 ...his own wife, uncle and nephew. 393 00:40:52,450 --> 00:40:54,884 The court has been taken over completely... 394 00:40:54,985 --> 00:40:56,509 ...by his family. 395 00:40:57,054 --> 00:40:58,885 They follow his orders. 396 00:40:59,150 --> 00:41:00,550 The Japanese gave you... 397 00:41:00,790 --> 00:41:05,130 ...a slave mentality. You have to change. 398 00:41:05,730 --> 00:41:06,400 We don't even know how to speak Mandarin. 399 00:41:06,433 --> 00:41:10,093 Slaves? Dammit. 400 00:41:10,201 --> 00:41:12,999 Have we sunk so low as to want to become slaves again? 401 00:41:13,270 --> 00:41:15,602 The Ching Dynasty sold us out. 402 00:41:15,739 --> 00:41:20,176 Who asked us if we wanted to be ceded to Japan? 403 00:41:21,612 --> 00:41:23,136 Drink up. 404 00:41:26,150 --> 00:41:27,447 If the Nationalist Government... 405 00:41:28,252 --> 00:41:30,812 ...doesn't change its ways, 406 00:41:31,489 --> 00:41:33,218 ...even though we have won the war, 407 00:41:33,591 --> 00:41:36,321 ...our suffering will continue. 408 00:41:37,428 --> 00:41:40,226 How long before we can lift up our heads with pride? 409 00:41:40,364 --> 00:41:41,092 Who knows? 410 00:41:41,198 --> 00:41:42,062 We mustn't give up hope. 411 00:41:42,199 --> 00:41:44,292 That would be a waste. 412 00:41:44,502 --> 00:41:47,630 If we want a future, 413 00:41:48,072 --> 00:41:52,202 ...the suffering masses have to resist. 414 00:41:52,877 --> 00:41:56,278 If the Nationalists carry on letting Chen Yi do what he wants, 415 00:41:56,814 --> 00:41:59,146 ...there'll be problems in Taiwan. 416 00:41:59,550 --> 00:42:00,517 Lao He. 417 00:42:01,318 --> 00:42:02,717 There certainly will, as soon as... 418 00:42:02,820 --> 00:42:07,348 ...Mr Ho makes ready his pen to tell the tale. 419 00:42:09,350 --> 00:42:11,600 You are our witness from the mainland. 420 00:43:03,801 --> 00:43:08,801 It's a folksong called Lorelei, based on a German legend. 421 00:43:26,802 --> 00:43:31,802 It's about a beautiful siren seated on a rock in the Rhine. 422 00:43:31,803 --> 00:43:35,803 Sailors are so enchnated by her singing, 423 00:43:35,804 --> 00:43:39,804 ...that they crash their boats into the rock and die. 424 00:44:04,105 --> 00:44:06,805 I first heard it when I was eight. 425 00:44:06,806 --> 00:44:12,805 I remember the goats bleating and the voice of an actress in the Opera. 426 00:44:12,806 --> 00:44:16,806 I used to mimic her. My teacher said I'd become an actor. 427 00:44:49,806 --> 00:44:53,806 I fell from a tree, hurt my head and caught a fever. 428 00:44:53,807 --> 00:44:57,807 I couldn't walk and didn't know I was deaf... 429 00:44:57,808 --> 00:45:01,807 ...until my father wrote me. 430 00:45:01,808 --> 00:45:05,808 I was too young to be upset by it. 431 00:48:04,615 --> 00:48:06,048 What's the matter? 432 00:48:06,717 --> 00:48:07,843 He has a fever. 433 00:48:08,552 --> 00:48:10,213 Daddy loves you. 434 00:48:10,888 --> 00:48:12,185 Wait for me downstairs. 435 00:48:15,492 --> 00:48:16,925 Give him something for it. 436 00:48:51,261 --> 00:48:52,125 And? 437 00:48:52,362 --> 00:48:53,522 Here it is. 438 00:48:55,260 --> 00:48:56,000 Hello, Wen-heung. 439 00:48:57,960 --> 00:48:58,940 Give. 440 00:48:59,870 --> 00:49:00,802 Give it me! 441 00:49:11,648 --> 00:49:12,706 What's this? 442 00:49:13,250 --> 00:49:14,308 What is it? 443 00:49:14,952 --> 00:49:16,351 How they fuck you! 444 00:49:19,423 --> 00:49:21,050 Tell your boss to come! 445 00:49:23,894 --> 00:49:25,555 How they fuck you! Put it out. Why are you smoking? 446 00:49:25,829 --> 00:49:27,023 Put it out. 447 00:49:28,298 --> 00:49:31,358 Are you blind? Can't you read! 448 00:49:32,202 --> 00:49:33,362 Shit! 449 00:49:36,006 --> 00:49:37,803 You want to die young. 450 00:49:38,175 --> 00:49:39,938 How could you do that? 451 00:49:41,445 --> 00:49:42,377 What do you think you're doing? 452 00:49:44,114 --> 00:49:46,912 Bring your boss here! 453 00:49:47,017 --> 00:49:48,314 Go and find your boss. 454 00:49:53,256 --> 00:49:56,817 Don't I give you enough money for your expenses? 455 00:49:56,927 --> 00:49:58,690 If this gets out, 456 00:49:58,795 --> 00:50:00,763 ...a lot of people could be hurt. 457 00:50:01,064 --> 00:50:03,396 And I could die! 458 00:50:04,067 --> 00:50:05,932 I'll take responsibility. 459 00:50:06,103 --> 00:50:07,968 You'll take responsibility? 460 00:50:08,672 --> 00:50:10,003 How can you do that? 461 00:50:10,707 --> 00:50:14,165 It says here that Lin Wen-heung is in charge of the goods. 462 00:50:16,546 --> 00:50:19,879 You can't take responsibility. Don't make me sick. 463 00:50:20,917 --> 00:50:23,442 And you dress like those types from Shanghai. 464 00:50:24,254 --> 00:50:25,881 The latest fashion! 465 00:50:26,356 --> 00:50:27,789 Layabout! 466 00:50:33,196 --> 00:50:34,356 Where's Wen-leung? 467 00:50:35,799 --> 00:50:36,891 I don't know. 468 00:50:37,467 --> 00:50:38,900 You're together all day... 469 00:50:39,069 --> 00:50:42,004 ...and you say you don't know? 470 00:50:44,708 --> 00:50:46,073 Speak up. 471 00:50:48,412 --> 00:50:50,243 I really don't know. 472 00:50:59,222 --> 00:51:02,589 Go and call Mr Ko. 473 00:51:11,168 --> 00:51:14,365 Give me Taipei 24. 474 00:52:41,227 --> 00:52:42,194 Wen-leung. 475 00:52:43,763 --> 00:52:46,630 Your brother found out about the last shipment. 476 00:52:46,933 --> 00:52:49,902 How could he know? 477 00:52:50,103 --> 00:52:51,400 You ask him. 478 00:52:52,072 --> 00:52:55,269 The shipment has been seized. 479 00:53:00,046 --> 00:53:01,138 Where is Ah-ga? 480 00:53:01,781 --> 00:53:03,408 Still at the warehouse. 481 00:53:32,879 --> 00:53:34,813 Does my brother know I'm involved? 482 00:53:35,415 --> 00:53:38,384 I don't know. Ask Ah-ga. 483 00:53:45,050 --> 00:53:46,200 Wen-leung, 484 00:53:46,826 --> 00:53:49,886 ...now that your brother knows about it, 485 00:53:50,663 --> 00:53:53,154 ...we have to go and speak to him. 486 00:54:02,776 --> 00:54:04,334 I must speak to Ag-ha first. 487 00:54:12,118 --> 00:54:13,915 What do we do now, boss? 488 00:54:14,387 --> 00:54:17,185 Let's wait for Wen-leung to get things organized. 489 00:54:28,768 --> 00:54:30,167 Do you want to wash your hands? 490 00:54:31,004 --> 00:54:31,971 Please. 491 00:54:53,400 --> 00:54:54,550 Excuse me. 492 00:54:55,094 --> 00:54:56,686 Thanks. 493 00:55:29,529 --> 00:55:30,723 What are you doing here? 494 00:55:32,632 --> 00:55:33,724 Aren't you Ah-tsun? 495 00:55:35,935 --> 00:55:37,732 No, you're mistaken. 496 00:55:38,304 --> 00:55:40,499 Wen-leung, what's going on? 497 00:55:50,850 --> 00:55:53,580 We've met before, in Chiu-fen. 498 00:55:56,589 --> 00:56:00,491 Leave me alone. I told you I'm not Ah-tsun. 499 00:56:01,828 --> 00:56:02,954 Her name is Ah-man. 500 00:56:03,696 --> 00:56:04,628 Leave us. 501 00:56:12,672 --> 00:56:16,472 Do you have Red Monkey's money? 502 00:56:16,943 --> 00:56:19,969 What are you saying? Fool! 503 00:56:20,079 --> 00:56:21,307 What's this? 504 00:56:23,149 --> 00:56:26,448 Kim-tsua, it's none of your business. 505 00:56:26,553 --> 00:56:29,852 Not my business, eh? 506 00:56:30,123 --> 00:56:31,556 Leave us. 507 00:56:58,217 --> 00:57:00,981 Ah-ga, tell Wen-leung to come here. 508 00:57:52,739 --> 00:57:55,230 Ungrateful boy! 509 00:57:57,810 --> 00:57:59,937 You came back from overseas. 510 00:58:01,347 --> 00:58:03,042 We gave you the chance to reform. 511 00:58:03,950 --> 00:58:05,645 But did you change? No. 512 00:58:06,452 --> 00:58:09,100 You are a lowlife, 513 00:58:10,080 --> 00:58:11,460 ...and your friends are lowlifes. 514 00:58:11,491 --> 00:58:14,790 Ah-shue, bring water. 515 00:58:15,161 --> 00:58:18,995 There's blood on you and in the room. How do you think that'll be taken? 516 00:58:22,969 --> 00:58:24,459 I know. 517 00:58:26,205 --> 00:58:28,070 Look at your father! 518 00:58:30,143 --> 00:58:32,077 Did I ever annoy people... 519 00:58:32,879 --> 00:58:34,710 ...in this district? No. 520 00:58:34,814 --> 00:58:36,907 Only the Japanese government. 521 00:58:38,351 --> 00:58:40,182 They called me a gangster. 522 00:58:42,789 --> 00:58:44,654 Me a gangster? 523 00:58:45,625 --> 00:58:48,788 The Japanese government certainly hated me. 524 00:58:49,495 --> 00:58:52,555 But it was only to help the district. 525 00:58:53,533 --> 00:58:56,696 I turned big problems into small ones, 526 00:58:57,103 --> 00:59:00,436 ...and got rid of small ones. 527 00:59:00,640 --> 00:59:02,631 I never stole anything from anyone, 528 00:59:03,676 --> 00:59:06,907 ...and that's why the local gangs supported me. 529 00:59:08,650 --> 00:59:13,308 But you do nothing honestly. 530 00:59:15,620 --> 00:59:16,900 It's always something dishonest. 531 00:59:18,800 --> 00:59:20,170 Look at your daughter-in-law. 532 00:59:20,600 --> 00:59:24,500 And at your brother. 533 00:59:25,300 --> 00:59:26,650 And you, Wen-leung. 534 00:59:27,900 --> 00:59:28,700 Have you fulfilled your obligations? 535 00:59:31,237 --> 00:59:34,866 Everything was clear at the beginning. 536 00:59:35,141 --> 00:59:37,109 Who'd have known they'd done this. 537 00:59:37,510 --> 00:59:39,239 Didn't you speak to them about it? 538 00:59:39,345 --> 00:59:40,607 Of course. 539 00:59:42,281 --> 00:59:44,909 Let's gather everyone together and clarify the issues. 540 00:59:46,100 --> 00:59:47,200 Ah-chuan, 541 00:59:48,755 --> 00:59:51,315 ...go tell your boss I want to see him. 542 00:59:52,125 --> 00:59:55,583 This is disagreeable! 543 00:59:57,797 --> 01:00:01,563 Ah-ga, where are those fellows from Shanghai? 544 01:00:01,968 --> 01:00:02,992 I haven't seen them. 545 01:00:04,070 --> 01:00:05,196 Damn it! 546 01:00:10,610 --> 01:00:12,339 It's Wen-leung again. 547 01:00:13,212 --> 01:00:15,180 As if we didn't have enough problems. 548 01:00:16,082 --> 01:00:18,277 I don't know what to say. 549 01:00:38,504 --> 01:00:39,471 Leave me here. 550 01:00:45,211 --> 01:00:47,202 How are you? 551 01:00:48,681 --> 01:00:49,648 Where is your boss? 552 01:00:50,883 --> 01:00:52,043 He went out. 553 01:02:05,391 --> 01:02:06,517 Mrs Ah-Kio. 554 01:02:07,140 --> 01:02:08,900 Take a seat please. 555 01:02:14,867 --> 01:02:18,359 You honour me by coming to see me. 556 01:02:18,471 --> 01:02:20,905 It gives me hope. 557 01:02:21,841 --> 01:02:24,036 There's nothing that can't be repaired. 558 01:02:24,744 --> 01:02:28,236 Everyone knows what times we live in. 559 01:02:29,181 --> 01:02:32,480 You all grew up together. 560 01:02:33,219 --> 01:02:37,121 You shouldn't be at odds over this. 561 01:02:42,728 --> 01:02:46,027 Our Kim-tsua began this, so he's at fault. 562 01:02:47,133 --> 01:02:48,828 But the whole incident... 563 01:02:49,468 --> 01:02:53,427 ...began with the return of Red Monkey's Japanese money in Chiu-fen. 564 01:02:56,676 --> 01:02:58,337 Kim-tsua says... 565 01:02:58,811 --> 01:03:02,372 ...that Red Monkey was planning to cheat him, 566 01:03:03,382 --> 01:03:05,646 ...and so he went to see him. 567 01:03:05,818 --> 01:03:07,752 Red Monkey didn't want to return the money. 568 01:03:08,387 --> 01:03:09,877 That's how it all began. 569 01:03:10,890 --> 01:03:13,222 Kim-tsua had a woman he liked there. 570 01:03:14,160 --> 01:03:16,253 Maybe Kim-tsua was in the wrong, but... 571 01:03:16,329 --> 01:03:18,991 ...he would never lie to me. 572 01:03:21,834 --> 01:03:25,133 Red Monkey is dead, 573 01:03:25,504 --> 01:03:28,337 ...and so can't give his version of the story. 574 01:03:29,241 --> 01:03:32,870 This fighting and squabbling must end! 575 01:03:33,012 --> 01:03:35,344 Have some tea. 576 01:03:43,689 --> 01:03:45,919 This entire conversation makes no sense. 577 01:03:46,425 --> 01:03:50,828 The most important thing is to take care of the money. 578 01:03:51,263 --> 01:03:54,596 I think it must be split three ways. 579 01:03:54,867 --> 01:03:56,334 One part for your brother, 580 01:03:56,435 --> 01:03:57,925 ...one for Kim-tsua... 581 01:03:58,637 --> 01:04:02,368 ...and one for Red Monkey's old mother. 582 01:05:21,887 --> 01:05:23,752 Yesterday I went to Wen-ching's house, 583 01:05:24,290 --> 01:05:27,487 ...and so I didn't write in my diary. 584 01:05:28,461 --> 01:05:31,658 Wen-sun's wife told me things... 585 01:05:32,164 --> 01:05:34,689 ...about Wen-ching's childhood. 586 01:05:35,501 --> 01:05:37,264 Of the brothers, Wen-sun studied the most, 587 01:05:37,903 --> 01:05:41,805 ...but Wen-ching was the most intelligent. 588 01:05:42,541 --> 01:05:46,739 He said his physical problems were due to the gods being jealous. 589 01:05:47,913 --> 01:05:49,938 Wen-sun disappeared... 590 01:05:50,049 --> 01:05:51,676 ...in the Philippines. 591 01:05:52,451 --> 01:05:55,579 His family don't think he'll return, 592 01:05:55,855 --> 01:05:57,083 ...but his wife cleans... 593 01:05:57,423 --> 01:06:00,790 ...his clinic every day. 594 01:06:01,193 --> 01:06:03,354 Every day she disinfects... 595 01:06:03,762 --> 01:06:06,128 ...the needles and syringes. 596 01:06:07,066 --> 01:06:11,127 She thinks he's still alive... 597 01:06:11,570 --> 01:06:13,265 ...and that he'll come home one day. 598 01:06:14,440 --> 01:06:17,932 Then everything will be as it was. 599 01:06:18,477 --> 01:06:20,377 He'll look after his patients, 600 01:06:20,546 --> 01:06:23,140 ...write prescriptions, do injections, 601 01:06:23,549 --> 01:06:26,416 ...listen to music... to Beethoven. 602 01:07:49,068 --> 01:07:49,727 Brother. 603 01:07:50,202 --> 01:07:50,964 Who's down below? 604 01:07:51,070 --> 01:07:53,971 Soldiers from the mainland. Get away. 605 01:07:54,073 --> 01:07:56,200 What do they want with me? 606 01:07:56,308 --> 01:07:58,572 Hurry up and get out. 607 01:07:58,978 --> 01:07:59,740 What's going on? 608 01:07:59,845 --> 01:08:02,609 They have come for Wen-heung. 609 01:08:02,948 --> 01:08:04,006 They have come for us. 610 01:08:04,216 --> 01:08:05,342 Go back to bed! 611 01:08:22,268 --> 01:08:24,259 This is breaking and entering. 612 01:08:24,370 --> 01:08:24,995 Search for him. 613 01:08:25,104 --> 01:08:30,269 They told us your son was a collaborator. 614 01:08:30,409 --> 01:08:31,899 My son, a collaborator? 615 01:08:32,544 --> 01:08:33,909 Somebody denounced him. 616 01:08:34,013 --> 01:08:36,481 And that makes him a traitor? 617 01:08:36,582 --> 01:08:38,982 We have to take him in for interrogation to find out the truth. 618 01:08:44,989 --> 01:08:46,224 Do you eat fish all day? 619 01:08:46,325 --> 01:08:48,259 What kind of mayor are you? 620 01:08:48,560 --> 01:08:50,528 It's not easy for us. 621 01:08:50,729 --> 01:08:52,594 Then you'll never find out the truth. 622 01:08:52,698 --> 01:08:54,529 Someone denounced him. 623 01:08:54,700 --> 01:08:56,668 If that makes you a collaborator, 624 01:08:56,769 --> 01:08:58,566 ...then I'm a gangster. 625 01:08:59,371 --> 01:09:03,671 I went in and out of prison during the Japanese occupation. 626 01:09:04,076 --> 01:09:05,338 You have to find out the truth. 627 01:09:05,444 --> 01:09:06,877 How does that make him a traitor? 628 01:09:06,979 --> 01:09:08,503 We'll investigate. 629 01:09:08,614 --> 01:09:10,343 Investigate? What does that mean? 630 01:09:17,356 --> 01:09:21,952 If he's a traitor, then we all are! 631 01:09:22,194 --> 01:09:24,094 We'll make a full investigation. 632 01:09:24,763 --> 01:09:27,755 My son and I are gangsters, 633 01:09:27,866 --> 01:09:29,527 ...I admit it. 634 01:09:29,635 --> 01:09:32,433 But only for the good of the entire district. 635 01:09:33,072 --> 01:09:36,132 So as not to be intimidated by the Japanese. 636 01:09:36,241 --> 01:09:37,538 If that's being a collaborator, 637 01:09:37,643 --> 01:09:40,168 ...then you are one too. 638 01:09:40,412 --> 01:09:42,607 Officer, the man who denounced him is the collaborator. 639 01:09:45,050 --> 01:09:47,951 You can't arrest everyone who is denounced. 640 01:09:48,120 --> 01:09:49,781 Who are you kidding? 641 01:09:51,924 --> 01:09:53,255 Wen-leung! 642 01:10:42,241 --> 01:10:43,469 "Dear uncle: 643 01:10:43,909 --> 01:10:47,401 ...yesterday soldiers arrested Wen-leung. 644 01:10:48,680 --> 01:10:51,513 They also went to the office to arrest father... 645 01:10:52,284 --> 01:10:56,618 ...but he escaped, and only injured a leg. 646 01:10:57,990 --> 01:10:59,480 They say someone denounced Wen-leung... 647 01:10:59,591 --> 01:11:03,755 ...and said he was a collaborator. 648 01:11:04,730 --> 01:11:06,664 They say he helped the Japanese... 649 01:11:06,765 --> 01:11:10,360 ...capture many people in Shanghai. 650 01:11:11,837 --> 01:11:15,933 Even if were true, they must have forced him to do it. 651 01:11:21,146 --> 01:11:23,671 Mother says you have friends in Taipei. 652 01:11:24,082 --> 01:11:28,746 Do you know anyone who might be able to secure his freedom? 653 01:11:29,421 --> 01:11:31,184 We have money. 654 01:11:32,024 --> 01:11:34,618 Please help us and get in touch with us as soon as possible. 655 01:11:36,295 --> 01:11:37,227 Ah-shue". 656 01:11:43,168 --> 01:11:44,100 I know. 657 01:11:46,071 --> 01:11:48,062 Are you looking for Mr Chen, the town councillor? 658 01:11:49,741 --> 01:11:52,938 It doesn't matter. We need your help. 659 01:11:53,445 --> 01:11:54,776 Why does it have to be like this? 660 01:11:58,250 --> 01:12:00,878 It's OK. If that's how you think, forget it. 661 01:12:04,957 --> 01:12:06,049 I'll prepare it. 662 01:12:11,129 --> 01:12:12,494 I know. Someone will deliver it. 663 01:12:13,165 --> 01:12:14,097 Mum. 664 01:12:14,233 --> 01:12:15,530 We have guests. 665 01:12:15,634 --> 01:12:16,692 I'm coming. 666 01:12:23,141 --> 01:12:24,438 They'll free him? 667 01:12:25,177 --> 01:12:26,166 They'll free Wen-leung? 668 01:12:26,278 --> 01:12:29,543 Not yet, but I think it will turn out well. 669 01:12:30,082 --> 01:12:32,516 Why haven't they released him? 670 01:12:34,353 --> 01:12:38,949 Friends in Taipei have made enquiries. Nanking says... 671 01:12:39,191 --> 01:12:42,683 ...that charges against Taiwanese of collaboration will be withdrawn. 672 01:12:42,794 --> 01:12:44,455 So I don't think there'll be any problems. 673 01:12:44,897 --> 01:12:47,730 But first they have to announce... 674 01:12:47,833 --> 01:12:50,529 ...the new regulations. 675 01:12:50,636 --> 01:12:51,864 You must help us! 676 01:12:51,970 --> 01:12:54,632 Calm down. 677 01:12:57,409 --> 01:13:01,072 Maybe friends in Taipei will be able... 678 01:13:01,179 --> 01:13:04,148 ...to obtain his release earlier. 679 01:13:04,283 --> 01:13:08,049 Please, call your brother. 680 01:13:08,287 --> 01:13:09,780 ÉHe'll know what to do. 681 01:13:09,820 --> 01:13:10,900 Right. 682 01:13:23,735 --> 01:13:27,102 Get me Taipei 24. 683 01:13:37,749 --> 01:13:39,307 Please, do all you can. 684 01:13:44,156 --> 01:13:45,589 Thanks, thanks. 685 01:13:57,135 --> 01:13:58,261 And? 686 01:14:00,772 --> 01:14:03,798 They say the law on collaboration is going to be changed. 687 01:14:04,409 --> 01:14:05,774 Damn. 688 01:14:06,645 --> 01:14:09,808 They make laws, and they change laws. 689 01:14:10,282 --> 01:14:11,977 This island is in a bad way. 690 01:14:12,150 --> 01:14:14,516 First the Japanese, then the Chinese. 691 01:14:14,953 --> 01:14:17,922 They all exploit us and no one gives a damn. 692 01:14:57,423 --> 01:14:59,423 - What's going on? - It's urgent. 693 01:14:59,924 --> 01:15:01,424 OK, we'll talk later. 694 01:15:26,610 --> 01:15:27,500 Brother. 695 01:15:32,798 --> 01:15:33,924 Sit down. 696 01:15:39,404 --> 01:15:40,496 Sit down, please. 697 01:15:56,888 --> 01:15:58,048 I am sorry to trouble you... 698 01:15:59,391 --> 01:16:01,484 ...while you are enjoying yourselves. 699 01:16:02,994 --> 01:16:06,395 My brother has been arrested and imprisoned. 700 01:16:07,566 --> 01:16:10,660 You know people in power. 701 01:16:11,269 --> 01:16:12,634 I need your help. 702 01:16:14,573 --> 01:16:16,939 Can you arrange for him to be set free for New Year? 703 01:16:18,243 --> 01:16:21,178 Wen-heung is sorry to bother you, 704 01:16:21,413 --> 01:16:23,677 ...but his brother has been arrested. 705 01:16:23,782 --> 01:16:27,616 He'd like your help so he can be released for New Year. 706 01:16:29,721 --> 01:16:32,246 They want Wen-leung... 707 01:16:32,357 --> 01:16:35,121 ...to be released before New Year. 708 01:16:37,429 --> 01:16:39,989 When did they arrest him? I knew nothing of this. 709 01:16:42,801 --> 01:16:44,063 I didn't know either. 710 01:16:45,237 --> 01:16:48,297 They didn't know Wen-leung had been arrested. 711 01:16:48,406 --> 01:16:50,397 How can we help? 712 01:16:52,310 --> 01:16:55,006 Hippocrites! It's all your fault! 713 01:16:55,113 --> 01:16:56,705 Shut up! 714 01:16:58,216 --> 01:16:59,706 Idiot! 715 01:16:59,885 --> 01:17:01,477 Can't you keep your mouth shut? 716 01:17:14,099 --> 01:17:15,191 Tell them... 717 01:17:16,802 --> 01:17:18,360 ...that I know what to do. 718 01:17:20,906 --> 01:17:22,396 It's all fixed. 719 01:17:22,974 --> 01:17:25,568 He says he knows the rules. 720 01:17:25,844 --> 01:17:27,072 It's all there. 721 01:18:12,140 --> 01:18:13,100 He's back! 722 01:18:14,560 --> 01:18:15,600 He's back! 723 01:18:18,430 --> 01:18:19,362 Put him down here. 724 01:18:24,870 --> 01:18:25,859 Wen-leung! 725 01:18:26,104 --> 01:18:27,332 Bring medicines, 726 01:18:28,039 --> 01:18:29,165 ...a container and a spoon! 727 01:18:29,374 --> 01:18:30,466 Wen-leung, 728 01:18:30,809 --> 01:18:32,902 ...how could they have beat you like that? 729 01:18:37,315 --> 01:18:39,283 Hurry, fetch a doctor! 730 01:18:42,554 --> 01:18:44,249 Calm down. 731 01:18:44,422 --> 01:18:46,549 Crying won't help. 732 01:18:48,593 --> 01:18:49,685 Calm down. 733 01:18:51,630 --> 01:18:53,063 Bring water. 734 01:18:54,900 --> 01:18:56,197 Am I talking to the clinic? 735 01:18:56,935 --> 01:19:02,066 Is the doctor there? Please, hurry up. 736 01:19:02,173 --> 01:19:03,606 Open your mouth. 737 01:19:17,923 --> 01:19:19,618 Why is there so much blood? 738 01:19:20,525 --> 01:19:21,924 He was OK in the car. 739 01:19:22,027 --> 01:19:24,928 The vibrations must have made him lose blood. 740 01:19:25,163 --> 01:19:26,460 Damn. 741 01:19:28,300 --> 01:19:29,665 Did you call? 742 01:19:29,768 --> 01:19:30,496 Yes. 743 01:19:30,702 --> 01:19:32,135 I'll call again. 744 01:19:32,904 --> 01:19:33,928 Open your mouth. 745 01:19:36,942 --> 01:19:39,035 Get me the Hui-an Clinic. 746 01:19:40,845 --> 01:19:42,372 Tell him it's urgent! 747 01:19:42,373 --> 01:19:42,472 Tell him it's urgent! OK! 748 01:19:42,473 --> 01:19:43,673 OK! 749 01:19:43,774 --> 01:19:45,674 Is that the clinic? 750 01:19:46,175 --> 01:19:47,275 I'm calling from "Little Shanghai". 751 01:19:47,476 --> 01:19:48,476 Is the doctor on his way? 752 01:22:58,209 --> 01:23:00,177 I don't know why, 753 01:23:01,546 --> 01:23:03,480 ...but I have had a lot of bad dreams lately. 754 01:23:04,749 --> 01:23:05,807 They were about dad... 755 01:23:05,917 --> 01:23:09,978 ...tying me to a telegraph pole when I was a boy. 756 01:23:17,695 --> 01:23:18,719 Did you boil the water? 757 01:23:20,832 --> 01:23:21,799 Yes. 758 01:23:30,542 --> 01:23:32,373 I remember. 759 01:23:33,578 --> 01:23:35,205 It was just before New Year. 760 01:23:36,481 --> 01:23:40,076 When my father was young, he loved gambling. 761 01:23:41,986 --> 01:23:44,216 We had no money and mum... 762 01:23:44,322 --> 01:23:47,120 ...took out a gold necklace... 763 01:23:47,592 --> 01:23:49,321 ...and asked dad to pawn it. 764 01:23:51,129 --> 01:23:53,222 My mother was afraid that dad... 765 01:23:54,866 --> 01:23:58,825 ...would gamble away the money and sent me with him. 766 01:23:59,571 --> 01:24:04,508 As soon as my father had the money in his hand, 767 01:24:04,609 --> 01:24:07,942 ...he persuaded me to stand next to a telegraph pole. 768 01:24:09,981 --> 01:24:13,712 He then tied me to it with his belt and went off to bet. 769 01:24:15,053 --> 01:24:17,419 It was December and very cold. 770 01:24:20,091 --> 01:24:22,025 No one went by. 771 01:24:24,062 --> 01:24:26,053 It was almost 9 before someone... 772 01:24:26,164 --> 01:24:28,792 ...saw me and untied me. 773 01:24:29,300 --> 01:24:31,063 I almost died of the cold. 774 01:24:33,071 --> 01:24:36,700 After that, whenever mum asked me... 775 01:24:36,808 --> 01:24:39,333 ...to go with dad, I refused. 776 01:25:10,243 --> 01:25:11,676 Citizens of Taiwan: 777 01:25:12,645 --> 01:25:16,911 On the night of the 27th, during an investigation in Taipei, 778 01:25:17,650 --> 01:25:21,017 ...unfortunately someone was killed. 779 01:25:21,654 --> 01:25:22,882 I have already take the matter... 780 01:25:23,222 --> 01:25:25,053 ...in my own hands. 781 01:25:25,892 --> 01:25:29,157 The people who killed others during this incident... 782 01:25:29,595 --> 01:25:33,053 ...have already been brough to court to be judged... 783 01:25:33,299 --> 01:25:35,358 ...and punished. 784 01:25:36,202 --> 01:25:38,170 We have ordered medical attention... 785 01:25:38,738 --> 01:25:40,296 ...for a woman with light wounds. 786 01:25:41,140 --> 01:25:43,267 I have asked for her to be treated 787 01:25:43,776 --> 01:25:45,700 And I have given her money for the sake of her tranquility. 788 01:25:51,050 --> 01:25:54,417 We have to leave for Taipei. 789 01:25:59,125 --> 01:26:03,061 Today, the radio spoke of riots in Taipei... 790 01:26:03,796 --> 01:26:06,128 ...between Taiwanese and mainlanders. 791 01:26:06,432 --> 01:26:08,366 Taiwan is under martial law. 792 01:26:10,703 --> 01:26:13,103 In the hospital we are all scared. 793 01:26:13,806 --> 01:26:16,934 One war has just ended. 794 01:26:17,110 --> 01:26:19,601 Is another about to begin? 795 01:26:21,180 --> 01:26:22,909 My brother came to see me. 796 01:26:23,249 --> 01:26:25,581 He is going to Taipei with Wen-ching. 797 01:26:26,252 --> 01:26:27,219 But this time... 798 01:26:27,620 --> 01:26:29,520 ...it's very dangerous to go there. 799 01:26:29,989 --> 01:26:32,514 They have urgent business there. 800 01:26:33,326 --> 01:26:37,160 I'm very worried but dare not say anything. 801 01:26:38,131 --> 01:26:40,292 Wen-ching with his disability... 802 01:26:40,633 --> 01:26:43,761 ...you have to look after him, brother. 803 01:27:10,062 --> 01:27:10,858 Where? 804 01:27:44,931 --> 01:27:47,399 Death to the mainlanders! 805 01:27:53,639 --> 01:27:56,039 Halt, this is a hospital. 806 01:28:00,880 --> 01:28:02,780 Hurry, take him in. 807 01:28:15,194 --> 01:28:18,095 This is a hospital, you can't make a disturbance. 808 01:28:18,197 --> 01:28:20,392 Get out of here. 809 01:28:25,004 --> 01:28:26,494 Citizens of Taiwan: 810 01:28:27,173 --> 01:28:29,767 Yesterday measures were announced... 811 01:28:30,209 --> 01:28:32,370 ...to control disorder, 812 01:28:32,979 --> 01:28:36,847 ...and I hope they were heard and understood. 813 01:28:37,550 --> 01:28:40,348 Now, to restore... 814 01:28:40,520 --> 01:28:42,511 ...calm and order quickly, 815 01:28:42,722 --> 01:28:44,917 ...I am issuing more merciful measures. 816 01:28:45,758 --> 01:28:49,285 They are as follows: 817 01:28:49,929 --> 01:28:54,730 First, regarding those involved... 818 01:28:54,867 --> 01:28:59,429 ...the government will not go ahead... 819 01:28:59,539 --> 01:29:01,700 ...and punish them. 820 01:29:02,241 --> 01:29:05,438 Second, those arrested... 821 01:29:05,578 --> 01:29:08,411 ...for taking part in the disorder, 822 01:29:08,581 --> 01:29:09,980 ...will be set free. 823 01:29:10,383 --> 01:29:13,580 They'll be taken to police headquarters... 824 01:29:13,686 --> 01:29:17,053 ...where their families will be able to come by and look for them. 825 01:29:17,156 --> 01:29:20,091 To make things simpler, 826 01:29:20,226 --> 01:29:22,456 ...mayors will issue no guarantees. 827 01:29:23,229 --> 01:29:26,289 Third, the wounded and the dead... 828 01:29:26,599 --> 01:29:29,295 ...whatever their jobs, 829 01:29:29,402 --> 01:29:32,337 ...whether Taiwanese or mainlanders, 830 01:29:32,572 --> 01:29:37,441 ...will receive medical attention or appropriate compensation. 831 01:29:37,777 --> 01:29:41,941 Fourth, a special committee... 832 01:29:42,081 --> 01:29:44,845 ...will be set up. 833 01:29:45,184 --> 01:29:48,517 It will consist of representatives of the government, 834 01:29:48,654 --> 01:29:51,680 ...the judicial and municipal authorities. 835 01:29:52,024 --> 01:29:55,357 It will also include members of the public... 836 01:29:55,928 --> 01:30:00,831 ...with the aim of reflecting true public opinion. 837 01:30:11,310 --> 01:30:12,538 What are you doing here? 838 01:30:13,100 --> 01:30:14,250 And my brother? 839 01:30:45,400 --> 01:30:48,100 Doctor! Come quickly! 840 01:30:58,658 --> 01:31:00,125 Citizens of Taiwan: 841 01:31:01,093 --> 01:31:04,358 Yesterday saw the temporary reintroduction of martial law. 842 01:31:05,264 --> 01:31:11,601 I want to assure all those of you who love peace, 843 01:31:12,638 --> 01:31:14,538 ...that this decree is... 844 01:31:15,307 --> 01:31:17,707 ...for your protection. 845 01:31:18,844 --> 01:31:22,439 Take no notice of rumours about spies, 846 01:31:22,882 --> 01:31:26,215 ...because suspicion leads to fear. 847 01:31:26,986 --> 01:31:28,749 I assure all citizens... 848 01:31:29,155 --> 01:31:33,182 ...who obey the law, that nothing will happen to them. 849 01:31:35,061 --> 01:31:37,461 Meanwhile, I am announcing the reintroduction of martial law. 850 01:31:38,030 --> 01:31:42,933 Our objective is merely to punish rebels and traitors. 851 01:31:43,869 --> 01:31:45,632 For every day they are at large, 852 01:31:46,205 --> 01:31:50,301 ...peaceloving people will have to put up with another day of disorder. 853 01:33:00,202 --> 01:33:03,402 Hinoe is safe. She asked me to come first. 854 01:33:03,403 --> 01:33:06,403 Mr Lin, the teacher, is in the special committeel. 855 01:33:06,404 --> 01:33:09,904 Many in Taipei died. People are frightened. 856 01:33:26,572 --> 01:33:27,732 Dead? 857 01:34:03,509 --> 01:34:04,942 Where are you from? 858 01:34:07,546 --> 01:34:08,877 Where are you from? 859 01:34:10,783 --> 01:34:11,772 Where are you going? 860 01:34:18,123 --> 01:34:19,522 I am... Taiwanese. 861 01:34:21,640 --> 01:34:23,600 Are you from Japan? 862 01:34:27,135 --> 01:34:28,785 Are you from Japan? 863 01:34:31,837 --> 01:34:32,997 Must be a mainlander. 864 01:34:33,239 --> 01:34:34,171 What are you doing? 865 01:34:38,644 --> 01:34:39,804 He is deaf. 866 01:34:41,013 --> 01:34:43,641 He can't hear what you are saying. 867 01:35:06,700 --> 01:35:08,250 Wen-ching. 868 01:35:11,480 --> 01:35:13,100 Wen-ching. 869 01:35:59,124 --> 01:36:00,614 What's the matter, brother? 870 01:36:09,668 --> 01:36:11,568 Is it fractured? 871 01:36:15,708 --> 01:36:17,335 I don't know. 872 01:36:49,742 --> 01:36:51,403 Lin has disappeared. 873 01:36:52,044 --> 01:36:54,604 They've arrested everyone in the special committee. 874 01:36:57,149 --> 01:36:58,912 The troops of Chen Yi... 875 01:36:59,018 --> 01:37:00,986 ...are killing and arresting people. 876 01:38:23,402 --> 01:38:25,962 Your son has come back, ma'am. 877 01:38:33,812 --> 01:38:36,076 You are back! I was so worried. 878 01:38:36,448 --> 01:38:39,281 Soldiers and police came here every day. 879 01:38:39,885 --> 01:38:42,285 They were right on the doorstep. 880 01:38:47,392 --> 01:38:49,087 What's wrong with your foot? 881 01:38:52,498 --> 01:38:54,022 Is it serious? 882 01:39:08,780 --> 01:39:12,443 What are you doing? It's good that he's back! 883 01:39:13,785 --> 01:39:17,016 You can't stay here. I'll hide you in Lai-Liao. 884 01:39:17,789 --> 01:39:18,687 Hinomi, 885 01:39:19,324 --> 01:39:21,315 ...I forbid you to leave the house. 886 01:39:21,426 --> 01:39:23,621 I'll write to the hospital. 887 01:39:43,182 --> 01:39:48,085 On 19th March, the director of the hospital, 888 01:39:48,220 --> 01:39:50,415 ...took all my things. 889 01:39:51,523 --> 01:39:54,651 It was my father's idea. 890 01:39:58,597 --> 01:40:02,192 There was a letter from Ah-shue. 891 01:40:03,735 --> 01:40:05,794 Wen-ching has been arrested. 892 01:40:06,371 --> 01:40:08,396 They say it was for Mr Lin. 893 01:40:11,910 --> 01:40:13,775 Wen-ching's father went around shouting: 894 01:40:14,413 --> 01:40:18,679 "They are even arresting the deaf. Where is justice in this world?" 895 01:40:19,885 --> 01:40:21,819 Justice is not important to me. 896 01:40:22,254 --> 01:40:25,155 I only want to know... 897 01:40:26,158 --> 01:40:27,853 ...where Wen-ching is. 898 01:40:28,460 --> 01:40:30,826 I only want to know... 899 01:40:31,363 --> 01:40:33,024 ...if he's alive and well. 900 01:41:53,211 --> 01:41:56,044 Wu Chin-wen, Tai Tung-ho, to court. 901 01:44:56,061 --> 01:44:57,995 Lin Wen-ching, to court! 902 01:47:33,485 --> 01:47:36,977 Uncle, it's supper time. 903 01:49:16,378 --> 01:49:25,178 Face the world without shame. 904 01:49:25,179 --> 01:49:34,179 Your father is innocent. 905 01:49:45,480 --> 01:49:58,180 At this time of difficulty... 906 01:49:59,381 --> 01:50:06,881 I am apart from my loved one... 907 01:51:04,262 --> 01:51:07,561 Uncle, you can't eat that. 908 01:51:07,665 --> 01:51:08,996 You mustn't! 909 01:51:21,946 --> 01:51:22,878 Wen-leung. 910 01:51:28,152 --> 01:51:29,141 Where is Wen-ching? 911 01:51:29,387 --> 01:51:32,584 He went out yesterday and hasn't come back. 912 01:51:33,024 --> 01:51:34,082 And your father? 913 01:51:34,259 --> 01:51:36,625 No idea. He went out this morning. 914 01:52:36,095 --> 01:52:38,893 Ah-shue, where are your parents? 915 01:52:39,899 --> 01:52:42,094 They left this morning. 916 01:52:43,536 --> 01:52:48,530 Dad usually comes home late, drunk. 917 01:52:48,741 --> 01:52:51,642 He staggers and vomits all over the house. 918 01:52:56,449 --> 01:52:58,076 When did your father's club close? 919 01:52:58,251 --> 01:52:59,479 In March. 920 01:52:59,585 --> 01:53:01,883 It was chaotic for a while. 921 01:53:02,250 --> 01:53:03,780 Many people died, 922 01:53:04,190 --> 01:53:06,090 ...and the neighborhood was wrecked. 923 01:53:08,795 --> 01:53:12,492 Dad's friend, Mr Ko, was arrested. 924 01:53:12,598 --> 01:53:13,530 Ah-shue! 925 01:53:53,506 --> 01:53:55,736 Aunt Hinomi, uncle has returned. 926 01:53:59,212 --> 01:54:01,476 We waited a long time, but he knew... 927 01:54:01,814 --> 01:54:03,907 ...which station exit to take. 928 01:54:27,306 --> 01:54:28,102 Ah-shue, 929 01:54:28,341 --> 01:54:29,774 ...look for your brothers. 930 01:54:35,648 --> 01:54:37,081 Take your time and write. 931 01:54:42,555 --> 01:54:45,319 Uncle, you cannot eat that. 932 01:54:46,793 --> 01:54:48,454 It's food for the altar. 933 01:54:53,099 --> 01:54:54,293 You can't eat it. 934 01:55:16,394 --> 01:55:20,394 You are thinner. Are you OK? 935 01:55:20,395 --> 01:55:24,395 My brother disappeared. He was hiding in Lai-liao. 936 01:55:24,396 --> 01:55:29,396 One day soldiers came. Since then, we have had no news. 937 01:57:56,675 --> 01:57:58,088 Wen-ching! 938 01:57:59,500 --> 01:58:00,488 Wen-ching! 939 01:58:28,748 --> 01:58:30,113 Here comes Mr Huang. 940 01:58:33,185 --> 01:58:37,121 Mr Huang, this is my good friend Wen-ching. 941 01:58:41,961 --> 01:58:44,020 He was in prison with your brother... 942 01:58:44,130 --> 01:58:47,463 ...before he was executed. 943 01:58:47,867 --> 01:58:50,028 He has come especially to see you. 944 01:58:52,175 --> 01:58:52,950 Sit down. 945 01:59:26,651 --> 01:59:29,651 "In life, far from the motherland. 946 01:59:29,652 --> 01:59:32,652 "In death, returning to the motherland. 947 01:59:32,653 --> 01:59:36,653 "Both life and death are governed by destiny." 948 02:00:32,854 --> 02:00:35,654 Hinoe got married and lives in the mountains. 949 02:00:35,655 --> 02:00:39,655 I can't tell you where. She doesn't want her family to know. 950 02:00:39,656 --> 02:00:43,656 She said, "Consider me dead. My life belongs to the motherland. 951 02:00:43,657 --> 02:00:47,657 "In prison, I swore to live, for the sake of friends who had died." 952 02:01:54,658 --> 02:01:59,658 I cannot live like before. I want to stay here. 953 02:01:59,659 --> 02:02:04,659 I know I can do whatever you ask me. 954 02:02:04,660 --> 02:02:07,860 This is no place for you. 955 02:02:25,061 --> 02:02:32,061 What's important are your beliefs, not where you live or what you do. 956 02:02:32,062 --> 02:02:39,662 They suggested marriage to Hinomi, but it's you she loves. 957 02:03:30,449 --> 02:03:33,145 Let me introduce my best friend, Wen-ching. 958 02:05:35,774 --> 02:05:37,298 Are you going to reopen for business or not? 959 02:05:39,445 --> 02:05:40,434 Enough! 960 02:05:40,646 --> 02:05:42,307 Go and play outside 961 02:05:42,414 --> 02:05:44,575 Wen-leung, this is for the altar. 962 02:05:44,683 --> 02:05:47,379 Eat after the prayers. 963 02:05:49,021 --> 02:05:52,650 You decided to close. 964 02:05:52,758 --> 02:05:55,124 Now you won't say when you'll reopen. 965 02:05:55,227 --> 02:05:56,489 Can't you make up your mind? 966 02:05:58,263 --> 02:05:59,195 Shut up! 967 02:05:59,531 --> 02:06:00,828 Don't argue with me! 968 02:06:06,271 --> 02:06:07,898 Don't drink from the teapot! 969 02:06:08,140 --> 02:06:09,630 You're setting a bad example to the children! 970 02:06:10,042 --> 02:06:12,237 You're too big for such things. 971 02:06:18,484 --> 02:06:19,815 Are you thirsty? 972 02:06:23,789 --> 02:06:26,952 Drink properly or not at all. Don't be ridiculous. 973 02:06:33,832 --> 02:06:34,992 Look! 974 02:06:35,300 --> 02:06:38,269 You were gone for days, God knows where! 975 02:06:38,637 --> 02:06:41,936 You either lock yourself in your room or hide out where... 976 02:06:42,040 --> 02:06:43,530 ...nobody can find you. 977 02:06:44,009 --> 02:06:48,173 I wanted you to visit mother's grave with me. Where were you? 978 02:06:49,314 --> 02:06:51,179 That's why I have such bad luck! 979 02:06:52,017 --> 02:06:54,850 I am the only one of the four children... 980 02:06:54,953 --> 02:06:58,047 ...who visits mum's grave. She asks me why, 981 02:06:58,791 --> 02:07:01,919 ...and I don't lack for words. As for you, 982 02:07:02,327 --> 02:07:04,557 ...how long do you think you can go without working? 983 02:07:06,665 --> 02:07:11,762 I planned to open a photographic studio on the side so you could run it. 984 02:07:12,504 --> 02:07:13,971 We discussed it enough. 985 02:07:14,640 --> 02:07:17,541 When will you give me an answer? 986 02:07:17,676 --> 02:07:20,201 How can he reply? He can't hear. 987 02:07:20,345 --> 02:07:21,903 Shut up! 988 02:07:22,381 --> 02:07:25,646 The only thing you know is to tell people off. 989 02:07:27,753 --> 02:07:30,153 Ah-shue, you tell him. 990 02:07:35,894 --> 02:07:38,385 When a young woman visits us, 991 02:07:38,463 --> 02:07:40,863 ...without thinking of her dignity, 992 02:07:40,966 --> 02:07:44,527 ...it's obvious what's going on. Don't you understand? 993 02:07:45,571 --> 02:07:47,835 What are you waiting for? 994 02:08:07,659 --> 02:08:10,355 What's all the row? Stop singing! 995 02:08:18,800 --> 02:08:19,600 Damn it! 996 02:08:20,272 --> 02:08:21,500 Shut up! 997 02:08:22,741 --> 02:08:26,040 What's all this howling? 998 02:08:29,114 --> 02:08:32,641 You are like bad spirits. What's all the noise? 999 02:08:33,285 --> 02:08:35,480 Why are you shouting? 1000 02:08:37,122 --> 02:08:41,058 Can't you talk normally? 1001 02:08:44,496 --> 02:08:45,656 What's going on? 1002 02:08:50,669 --> 02:08:54,867 It's useless. He seems incapable of acting normally. 1003 02:08:57,075 --> 02:08:58,440 I'm sorry. 1004 02:08:59,411 --> 02:09:00,810 Please, carry on singing. 1005 02:09:03,081 --> 02:09:04,207 No, thank you. 1006 02:09:06,084 --> 02:09:07,847 Take no notice of him. 1007 02:09:07,953 --> 02:09:11,480 You sing very well. 1008 02:09:12,200 --> 02:09:13,800 Please, carry on. 1009 02:09:13,825 --> 02:09:15,292 He's as stubborn as a mule! 1010 02:09:15,394 --> 02:09:18,227 People like him can't be taught anything. 1011 02:11:15,060 --> 02:11:15,860 Damn you! 1012 02:11:17,349 --> 02:11:20,216 How come you're not dead? 1013 02:11:20,986 --> 02:11:23,113 You really made Wen-leung suffer. 1014 02:11:23,221 --> 02:11:24,688 Shame on you! 1015 02:11:29,928 --> 02:11:31,452 So? 1016 02:11:34,499 --> 02:11:35,329 What's up? 1017 02:11:35,434 --> 02:11:37,197 What's up? 1018 02:11:37,702 --> 02:11:40,728 You know what you did. 1019 02:11:41,273 --> 02:11:45,403 Shut up or you'll be sorry. 1020 02:11:45,510 --> 02:11:46,875 What will you do about it? 1021 02:11:48,413 --> 02:11:49,277 What? 1022 02:11:49,448 --> 02:11:50,642 Calm down. 1023 02:11:50,749 --> 02:11:51,977 You don't scare me. 1024 02:11:54,152 --> 02:11:55,346 Pig! 1025 02:11:55,454 --> 02:11:57,285 You'll come to a bad end one of these days. 1026 02:13:07,359 --> 02:13:08,417 Older brother! Older brother! 1027 02:13:11,963 --> 02:13:15,296 Ah-ga. 1028 02:13:16,434 --> 02:13:17,264 Call a doctor! 1029 02:13:17,369 --> 02:13:18,529 What happened? 1030 02:13:30,382 --> 02:13:32,577 Kim-tsua, take that knife. 1031 02:13:33,351 --> 02:13:34,579 Call a doctor. 1032 02:13:59,177 --> 02:14:00,109 Wen-heung! 1033 02:16:36,935 --> 02:16:38,197 Here comes the bride. 1034 02:16:40,972 --> 02:16:45,170 Let's ask our ancestors... 1035 02:16:54,219 --> 02:16:55,550 ...for children and wealth. 1036 02:17:12,370 --> 02:17:13,701 Bow to the ancestors. 1037 02:17:27,786 --> 02:17:28,810 Kneel down. 1038 02:17:33,658 --> 02:17:34,750 Pray. 1039 02:17:36,761 --> 02:17:38,058 First reverence. 1040 02:17:41,433 --> 02:17:42,923 Two. 1041 02:17:45,103 --> 02:17:46,400 Three. 1042 02:17:49,007 --> 02:17:50,099 Pray. 1043 02:17:52,076 --> 02:17:53,407 Four. 1044 02:17:56,381 --> 02:17:57,541 Five. 1045 02:18:00,385 --> 02:18:01,613 Six. 1046 02:18:04,022 --> 02:18:05,216 Pray. 1047 02:18:06,958 --> 02:18:08,289 Seven. 1048 02:18:11,229 --> 02:18:12,526 Eight. 1049 02:18:15,066 --> 02:18:16,556 Nine. 1050 02:18:18,703 --> 02:18:20,170 Stand up. 1051 02:18:23,975 --> 02:18:25,704 Bow to each other. 1052 02:18:30,114 --> 02:18:31,376 Kneel. 1053 02:18:37,830 --> 02:18:40,190 Bride and groom, bow to each other three times. 1054 02:18:40,250 --> 02:18:41,800 One. 1055 02:18:44,530 --> 02:18:45,930 Two. 1056 02:18:47,550 --> 02:18:48,950 Three. 1057 02:18:50,100 --> 02:18:51,500 Stand up. 1058 02:22:43,701 --> 02:22:45,066 It's late. 1059 02:22:45,470 --> 02:22:47,768 I heard the first thunder of spring. 1060 02:22:48,172 --> 02:22:51,903 One clap after another, 1061 02:22:52,610 --> 02:22:56,046 ...as if waking the hillsides and the sea. 1062 02:22:59,584 --> 02:23:02,212 Someone came from the mountains. 1063 02:23:02,653 --> 02:23:05,053 He said my brother needed money. 1064 02:23:05,289 --> 02:23:07,348 He needed it... 1065 02:23:07,458 --> 02:23:10,427 ...to print pamphlets to educate people. 1066 02:23:10,895 --> 02:23:14,797 The man said they didn't want to be always asking... 1067 02:23:15,199 --> 02:23:18,726 ...for help from Weng-ching. 1068 02:23:19,203 --> 02:23:21,171 But only when they come to ask for money, 1069 02:23:21,506 --> 02:23:24,441 ...do we know that they're safe and that the struggle continues. 1070 02:23:24,842 --> 02:23:28,573 Only then are we satisfied. 1071 02:23:32,016 --> 02:23:33,847 Ah-chien can already make sounds. 1072 02:23:33,951 --> 02:23:36,385 Last night I thought he was saying "mummy." 1073 02:23:37,188 --> 02:23:40,885 I was so happy. 1074 02:23:40,992 --> 02:23:43,256 I hurried to find Wen-ching... 1075 02:23:43,661 --> 02:23:45,390 ...so he could hear too. 1076 02:23:45,596 --> 02:23:49,396 It was only when I saw him I realized my stupidity. How could he hear? 1077 02:24:08,519 --> 02:24:10,214 Prices are rising. 1078 02:24:10,655 --> 02:24:13,749 The neighbours say times will be hard. 1079 02:24:14,125 --> 02:24:15,990 Maybe I'm a fool. 1080 02:24:16,260 --> 02:24:20,424 But while I have Wen-ching and Ah-chien... 1081 02:24:20,598 --> 02:24:23,362 ...I think I'll be happy. 1082 02:28:02,486 --> 02:28:04,283 Don't run! 1083 02:28:08,726 --> 02:28:10,715 Still running! Shit! 1084 02:28:14,532 --> 02:28:15,658 Why are you shouting? 1085 02:28:30,748 --> 02:28:31,840 On your knees. 1086 02:28:35,186 --> 02:28:36,517 Heads down. 1087 02:28:43,627 --> 02:28:44,821 What are you looking at? 1088 02:31:47,044 --> 02:31:50,673 Ah-shue, your uncle Wen-ching has been arrested. 1089 02:31:51,048 --> 02:31:54,609 We still don't know where he is. 1090 02:31:55,653 --> 02:31:57,644 At first we considered running away, 1091 02:31:57,988 --> 02:32:00,718 ...but there was nowhere to go 1092 02:32:03,961 --> 02:32:06,054 I am writing this long after, 1093 02:32:06,263 --> 02:32:09,699 ...because only now do I feel calmer. 1094 02:32:11,035 --> 02:32:15,199 This photo was taken three days before Wen-ching's arrest. 1095 02:32:16,373 --> 02:32:17,806 When they came for him, 1096 02:32:18,008 --> 02:32:20,340 ...he was taking someone's portrait. 1097 02:32:20,844 --> 02:32:23,039 He insisted on finishing the job... 1098 02:32:23,447 --> 02:32:25,608 ...before they took him away. 1099 02:32:28,919 --> 02:32:33,618 I searched and asked all over Taipei but have no news. 1100 02:32:35,159 --> 02:32:37,127 Ah-chien has his first teeth. 1101 02:32:37,594 --> 02:32:39,255 He has a lovely smile... 1102 02:32:39,363 --> 02:32:41,263 and your uncle's eyes. 1103 02:32:42,366 --> 02:32:44,357 Please, come and see us soon. 1104 02:32:45,369 --> 02:32:47,132 It's fresh in Chiu-fen. 1105 02:32:47,604 --> 02:32:49,231 The autumn flowers are in bloom. 1106 02:32:49,606 --> 02:32:52,473 The mountains are all white, like snow. 1107 02:32:58,982 --> 02:33:00,006 It's time to eat. 1108 02:33:00,117 --> 02:33:01,846 OK. Just a moment. 1109 02:33:02,300 --> 02:33:03,350 Ah-chi, 1110 02:33:03,854 --> 02:33:05,287 ...you shouldn't be watching adults gambling. 1111 02:33:05,489 --> 02:33:06,683 Bring your uncle. 1112 02:33:07,324 --> 02:33:08,916 Uncle, it's time to eat. 1113 02:33:20,237 --> 02:33:21,261 Where is Uncle Wan? 1114 02:33:21,372 --> 02:33:23,272 He said he'd be back soon. 1115 02:33:23,374 --> 02:33:24,466 Wash your hands. 1116 02:33:58,567 --> 02:33:59,567 Help yourselves. 1117 02:35:42,468 --> 02:35:48,168 December 1949. Mainland China is lost. 1118 02:35:48,169 --> 02:35:53,169 The Nationalist government moves to Taiwan. 1119 02:35:53,170 --> 02:35:59,170 Taipei becomes provisional capital.