1 00:00:54,533 --> 00:00:55,365 Who are you? 2 00:00:58,450 --> 00:01:02,199 We're with the opera troupe. 3 00:01:03,116 --> 00:01:05,824 Oh, I didn't recognize you! 4 00:01:10,408 --> 00:01:12,490 I'm a great fan ofyou both. 5 00:01:13,825 --> 00:01:16,407 Is that so? Thank you. 6 00:01:17,866 --> 00:01:21,990 It's been over twenty years since you performed together, hasn't it? 7 00:01:25,825 --> 00:01:28,699 - Twenty-one. - Twenty-two. 8 00:01:29,825 --> 00:01:31,824 Yes, twenty-two years. 9 00:01:33,533 --> 00:01:36,657 And it's been ten years since we last saw each other. 10 00:01:36,908 --> 00:01:37,615 Eleven. Eleven years. 11 00:01:38,658 --> 00:01:41,657 That's right, eleven years. Yes. 12 00:01:43,116 --> 00:01:46,157 It's due to the Gang of Four. 13 00:01:49,866 --> 00:01:53,824 Yeah, that's right. 14 00:01:54,741 --> 00:01:56,115 Things are better now. 15 00:02:00,075 --> 00:02:00,740 That's for sure. 16 00:02:02,991 --> 00:02:08,324 Everything's fine now. 17 00:02:08,575 --> 00:02:14,407 Please, wait here a moment. I'll go turn on the lights. 18 00:02:47,575 --> 00:02:53,407 - Farewell, My Concubine - 19 00:03:26,408 --> 00:03:30,490 Beijing, 1924 20 00:03:35,575 --> 00:03:37,657 Yanhong, is that you? 21 00:03:38,366 --> 00:03:40,449 I've really missed you. 22 00:03:46,991 --> 00:03:47,949 Whore! 23 00:04:00,825 --> 00:04:04,532 Ladies and gentlemen, enjoy the show! 24 00:04:44,783 --> 00:04:48,574 Laizi is trying to run away again. Brat! See how far you get! 25 00:04:48,741 --> 00:04:49,990 Quick, go catch him! 26 00:04:52,991 --> 00:04:55,657 I'm sorry. Gentlemen, please be patient. 27 00:04:56,325 --> 00:05:00,490 Trash! How dare you show yourselves around here? 28 00:05:21,950 --> 00:05:25,032 Just as sure as my name is Shitou, 29 00:05:25,241 --> 00:05:28,699 I'll give you something to look at. 30 00:06:08,575 --> 00:06:12,032 What are you screaming for? I haven't even said hello yet! 31 00:06:13,575 --> 00:06:17,907 You're a disgrace to the opera troupe. 32 00:06:18,575 --> 00:06:20,365 You couldn't even play a monkey right. 33 00:06:21,450 --> 00:06:26,157 Thought you'd get away with that brick act, didn't you? 34 00:06:27,283 --> 00:06:29,240 It's garbage. 35 00:06:33,325 --> 00:06:36,199 Dare you run again! 36 00:06:51,783 --> 00:06:59,949 Sharpen your knives. 37 00:07:16,116 --> 00:07:20,032 This child isn't fated to be an actor, 38 00:07:21,533 --> 00:07:22,865 not with that extra finger. 39 00:07:23,533 --> 00:07:33,032 He have a good face, but he can't. 40 00:07:34,241 --> 00:07:40,532 I can afford to raise him, but he's getting too big to keep at the brothel. 41 00:07:41,283 --> 00:07:42,949 If only you take him, 42 00:07:47,491 --> 00:07:51,699 you can do anything you like. 43 00:07:53,158 --> 00:07:55,282 Don't look down on us. 44 00:07:56,991 --> 00:08:00,949 Don't be foolish. Prostitutes and actors... 45 00:08:01,575 --> 00:08:06,782 ...are equally despised by society. Just go away. 46 00:08:34,575 --> 00:08:38,615 Ma, my hands are freezing. They feel like ice. 47 00:10:12,533 --> 00:10:13,199 Ma! 48 00:10:32,616 --> 00:10:34,865 Get away from us, you son ofa whore! 49 00:10:47,533 --> 00:10:49,824 It's from the whore house! Drop it on the floor! 50 00:10:49,991 --> 00:10:54,240 - Drop it on the floor! - You son of a whore! 51 00:11:19,575 --> 00:11:20,449 It's cold. 52 00:11:24,533 --> 00:11:25,990 Are you bullying him? 53 00:11:28,200 --> 00:11:29,657 Come over here. Sleep with me. 54 00:11:38,700 --> 00:11:42,824 You're really something. 55 00:11:44,200 --> 00:11:46,907 Laizi, go snuggle up with the Little Monk. 56 00:11:51,658 --> 00:11:52,657 Catch! 57 00:11:58,825 --> 00:12:00,032 It's so cold outside... 58 00:12:00,741 --> 00:12:07,324 The piss froze on the tip ofmy dick. I nearly turned a somersault! 59 00:12:26,075 --> 00:12:32,532 If you belong to the human race, you go to the opera. 60 00:12:32,741 --> 00:12:37,324 Pigs and dogs don't listen to opera. If you don't go to the opera, 61 00:12:37,950 --> 00:12:40,699 you're not a human being. 62 00:12:41,075 --> 00:12:45,699 And where there's opera, there's work for us actors! 63 00:12:48,783 --> 00:12:51,740 Stop squealing! 64 00:12:59,491 --> 00:13:00,074 Straighten that back! 65 00:13:02,575 --> 00:13:06,865 If you think you're above everyone else, you'll learn the hard way. 66 00:13:07,575 --> 00:13:11,657 This isjust the beginning. 67 00:13:15,783 --> 00:13:20,490 Don't worry, Douzi. 68 00:13:23,241 --> 00:13:24,824 We're already halfway through. 69 00:13:25,741 --> 00:13:26,907 Shitou, 70 00:13:27,575 --> 00:13:34,449 - are you helping someone cheat? - I didn't notice what was on the floor. 71 00:13:34,616 --> 00:13:37,740 Bullshit! Get me my sword. 72 00:13:39,325 --> 00:13:40,532 And hurry up! 73 00:13:41,366 --> 00:14:00,324 Get up! 74 00:14:06,033 --> 00:14:10,074 Don't you have something to say? 75 00:14:10,741 --> 00:14:13,157 Yes. Forming cliques is prohibited and we'll be punished. 76 00:14:20,950 --> 00:14:23,865 Not fucking scared of anything! 77 00:14:24,033 --> 00:14:31,115 From the time opera began, it's never enjoyed such popularity as it does today. 78 00:14:31,658 --> 00:14:33,949 You're lucky to be part ofit! 79 00:14:34,116 --> 00:14:34,907 We are! 80 00:14:57,908 --> 00:15:05,115 Heavens make us die, not due to the wars or anything else. 81 00:15:08,866 --> 00:15:14,324 I've been practicing Kung Fu to keep myselfwarm. 82 00:15:14,700 --> 00:15:18,615 It's cool outside, quite cool. 83 00:15:24,283 --> 00:15:27,699 But I've become a man offire. Get away from me. 84 00:15:32,658 --> 00:15:41,324 I am so strong I can uproot the mountains 85 00:15:41,991 --> 00:15:47,990 My courage is renowned 86 00:15:48,741 --> 00:15:57,699 - I've fallen on bad times - I am so strong... 87 00:15:58,658 --> 00:16:03,990 My courage is renowned 88 00:16:04,616 --> 00:16:09,907 I've fallen on bad times 89 00:16:17,283 --> 00:16:21,949 These are our rules. We must learn them well. 90 00:16:22,158 --> 00:16:26,282 From ancient times, man has needed a skill. 91 00:16:26,991 --> 00:16:30,782 If you devote yourselfto this, you'll get paid off. 92 00:16:31,241 --> 00:16:35,199 Pushing yourselfhard is the only way to become famous one day. 93 00:16:38,366 --> 00:16:39,199 Now go off and practice! 94 00:16:42,491 --> 00:16:43,449 Let's hear Fleeing by Night. 95 00:16:44,325 --> 00:16:48,490 I look back at the Celestial Court and hurry on wards in fight 96 00:16:49,450 --> 00:16:53,574 - Heedless of... heedless of... - Heedless ofwhat? 97 00:16:54,491 --> 00:16:57,324 Heedless ofloyalty and filial piety. 98 00:16:58,908 --> 00:17:03,699 I am so strong I can uproot the mountains 99 00:17:03,991 --> 00:17:06,407 I've fallen on bad times 100 00:17:06,700 --> 00:17:08,699 Yet even my horse won't run away to save itself 101 00:17:08,991 --> 00:17:11,615 And my beloved concubine What shall I do about her 102 00:17:11,866 --> 00:17:13,615 Excellent, not a word out ofplace. 103 00:17:14,158 --> 00:17:14,865 Give me your hand. 104 00:17:18,200 --> 00:17:22,574 So you'll remember to do the same as well the next time. 105 00:17:26,575 --> 00:17:32,324 At sixteen, I am a nun My hair is shorn at youth's prime 106 00:17:34,200 --> 00:17:35,324 Go on. 107 00:17:36,241 --> 00:17:41,782 I am by nature a boy... 108 00:17:43,908 --> 00:17:45,949 You are by nature a girl! 109 00:17:46,116 --> 00:17:47,699 I'll punish you, Laizi! 110 00:17:48,950 --> 00:17:55,032 You still can't get it right, can you? 111 00:17:55,200 --> 00:17:56,074 Why can't you be right? 112 00:17:56,533 --> 00:17:58,532 Don't hit me! I won't do it again! 113 00:18:02,616 --> 00:18:03,699 It's your turn. 114 00:18:06,825 --> 00:18:10,282 I am... I am by nature... 115 00:18:10,575 --> 00:18:12,449 Spit it out! 116 00:18:14,700 --> 00:18:16,574 I am by nature a boy... 117 00:18:16,866 --> 00:18:19,240 Is a nun a male or a female? 118 00:18:20,283 --> 00:18:23,032 Aboy. 119 00:18:24,283 --> 00:18:29,532 You really are in character. You can't even tell male from female. 120 00:18:41,241 --> 00:18:46,199 I... I am by nature a boy. 121 00:18:48,033 --> 00:18:49,990 You've forgotten everything the master has taught you! 122 00:18:50,241 --> 00:18:52,782 Do it again, and I'll beat you within an inch ofyour life. 123 00:18:53,325 --> 00:18:55,824 Don't make the same mistake ever! 124 00:18:56,408 --> 00:18:58,782 You'd better remember this. 125 00:19:26,158 --> 00:19:29,699 Lfby chance I'm beaten to death tomorrow, 126 00:19:31,700 --> 00:19:35,282 you shall take the three copper coins hidden under my pillow. 127 00:19:39,866 --> 00:19:40,490 Careful! 128 00:19:42,533 --> 00:19:46,115 Don't water your hand! 129 00:19:55,075 --> 00:19:58,740 Douzi, in a few days, you'll be initiated into the troupe. 130 00:19:59,325 --> 00:20:03,699 Just pretend you're a girl, and don't mess up the lyrics again. 131 00:20:18,908 --> 00:20:24,074 - Laizi, have you ever eaten pea cakes? - What's the big deal about pea cakes? 132 00:20:24,325 --> 00:20:26,240 - How about millet rolls? - Basin cakes? 133 00:20:27,075 --> 00:20:28,990 They're as fucking special as dog farts. 134 00:20:29,241 --> 00:20:30,490 So what do you like? 135 00:20:34,283 --> 00:20:38,324 There's nothing yummier than sugar-coated haws. 136 00:20:38,658 --> 00:20:42,949 If I make it big, I'll eat sugar-coated haws every day for dinner. 137 00:20:56,950 --> 00:21:00,824 Don't look at us like that. We're not sticks ofhaws. 138 00:21:02,366 --> 00:21:05,199 Laizi, you're drooling! 139 00:21:14,450 --> 00:21:17,907 - Laizi, what the hell are you doing? - Wow, so many big kites! 140 00:21:18,075 --> 00:21:19,282 Go back! Go back! 141 00:21:39,450 --> 00:21:40,199 Douzi. 142 00:21:40,991 --> 00:21:41,574 Run for it! 143 00:21:44,700 --> 00:21:45,449 Come back! 144 00:21:51,116 --> 00:21:51,990 Douzi! 145 00:21:54,616 --> 00:21:59,074 Don't forget the money under my pillow. 146 00:22:06,825 --> 00:22:10,324 You're worthless. Get out ofmy sight! 147 00:22:21,991 --> 00:22:24,782 Where'd you get that? 148 00:22:25,033 --> 00:22:27,949 Forget about Shitou. I'm spending your money now. 149 00:22:28,575 --> 00:22:30,282 Ten haws on each stick. I'll give you two. 150 00:22:31,783 --> 00:22:33,574 - What's wrong with you? - I have to pee real bad. 151 00:22:34,325 --> 00:22:36,699 Not in the middle ofthe street. 152 00:22:39,700 --> 00:22:43,324 The stars have arrived! Here, come this way. 153 00:22:51,450 --> 00:22:55,199 My dear sir, this is like a visit from heaven! 154 00:22:58,950 --> 00:23:04,949 All you need to do is sneeze and you get a standing ovation. 155 00:23:08,575 --> 00:23:11,699 We'll be lucky ifno one is trampled to death in there! 156 00:23:42,116 --> 00:23:44,199 I'll sit on your shoulders for a while, then you sit on mine. 157 00:23:52,866 --> 00:23:54,157 The King of Chu! 158 00:24:23,950 --> 00:24:25,949 What does it take to become a star? 159 00:24:28,700 --> 00:24:33,699 How many beatings? 160 00:24:35,991 --> 00:24:38,449 When will I ever enjoy such fame? 161 00:25:13,575 --> 00:25:18,074 You're pissing all over me! Are you nuts? 162 00:25:32,783 --> 00:25:36,949 I knew you'd go back. You couldn't live without Shitou. 163 00:25:37,658 --> 00:25:41,740 We're going to get a taste ofthe sword. But I'm not afraid. 164 00:25:42,241 --> 00:25:46,199 For me, it's like having an itch scratched. 165 00:25:46,866 --> 00:25:49,240 I've eaten my sugar-coated haws. 166 00:25:49,950 --> 00:25:51,032 I'm a fucking star already. 167 00:25:54,700 --> 00:25:58,574 You little runts, you've come back after all. 168 00:25:59,450 --> 00:26:00,282 I deserve it! 169 00:26:00,950 --> 00:26:01,907 - Good! I deserve it! - Good! I deserve it! 170 00:26:02,075 --> 00:26:07,032 Why the hell did you let them go? 171 00:26:09,658 --> 00:26:11,240 Die you runts! 172 00:26:16,533 --> 00:26:20,657 Skipping class and running away must be punished! 173 00:26:22,991 --> 00:26:24,282 Master, I'll never do it again. 174 00:26:24,450 --> 00:26:27,407 Please let me go! 175 00:26:28,575 --> 00:26:32,240 You let them get away? Assholes! 176 00:26:32,783 --> 00:26:37,199 How dare you! 177 00:26:37,366 --> 00:26:41,865 - Get him! - Master, I'll never do it again. 178 00:26:42,033 --> 00:26:45,324 I wouldn't dare do it again, master. 179 00:26:50,116 --> 00:26:55,824 Master, it was my fault. 180 00:26:57,825 --> 00:26:58,615 Beat me instead! 181 00:27:38,241 --> 00:27:42,824 Didn't you think you'd get yours? 182 00:27:43,825 --> 00:28:03,324 I'll beat you to death! 183 00:28:05,033 --> 00:28:08,365 Douzi, speak! Say something! 184 00:28:08,825 --> 00:28:11,490 Beg for mercy! Come on! 185 00:28:12,283 --> 00:28:17,740 Speak! Beg for mercy! 186 00:28:18,075 --> 00:28:20,782 Let's just disband the troupe! 187 00:28:22,991 --> 00:28:29,699 You're killing Douzi! 188 00:28:34,741 --> 00:28:36,115 I won't let you do this! 189 00:28:42,658 --> 00:28:48,324 Master! Laizi, he... 190 00:29:44,616 --> 00:29:49,282 This opera tells the story ofthe war between the Chu and the Han kings. 191 00:29:50,658 --> 00:29:53,199 What sort of a man was the King of Chu? 192 00:29:54,575 --> 00:29:57,865 A peerless and invincible hero; 193 00:29:58,825 --> 00:30:02,240 a bold and resourceful general capable of defeating vast armies. 194 00:30:04,491 --> 00:30:07,782 But fate wasn't on his side. 195 00:30:09,658 --> 00:30:16,532 At Gaixia he was outwitted by the Han king. 196 00:30:17,616 --> 00:30:20,240 As they prepared for battle, 197 00:30:20,950 --> 00:30:24,782 Han's troops sang victory songs because of Han's military tactics, 198 00:30:25,241 --> 00:30:32,032 the Chu armies fed in a great panic, had their country taken by Han. 199 00:30:32,450 --> 00:30:35,115 Even the king was weeping. 200 00:30:37,866 --> 00:30:44,324 No matter how resourceful you are, you can't fight against fate. 201 00:30:45,825 --> 00:30:53,740 The king had once been all-powerful, but in the end, all he had was one woman and one horse. 202 00:30:54,325 --> 00:30:58,407 He tried to get his steed to run away, but it wouldn't go. 203 00:30:59,033 --> 00:31:02,115 He wanted his concubine to free, but she wouldn't leave. 204 00:31:02,700 --> 00:31:06,449 For the very last time, Concubine Yu poured wine for her king, 205 00:31:06,908 --> 00:31:16,032 danced for him with a sword; and then cut her throat with it, to keep her fidelity. 206 00:31:19,991 --> 00:31:26,324 There's a lesson in this story. You better keep that in mind. 207 00:31:27,075 --> 00:31:31,240 Each person is responsible for his or her own fate. 208 00:31:39,741 --> 00:31:47,282 I am so strong I can uproot the mountains 209 00:31:48,075 --> 00:31:53,615 My courage is renowned 210 00:31:54,241 --> 00:32:01,574 I've fallen on bad times 211 00:32:02,325 --> 00:32:06,990 Yet even my horse won't run away to save itself 212 00:32:15,908 --> 00:32:18,699 Old Man Zhang has commissioned you to hire an opera troupe. 213 00:32:18,950 --> 00:32:21,824 I truly congratulate you. 214 00:32:22,408 --> 00:32:26,324 With your patronage, the children will have new clothes to wear. 215 00:32:28,741 --> 00:32:33,074 Good opera, however, is not so simple. 216 00:32:33,783 --> 00:32:38,324 When he was a palace eunuch, Old Man Zhang attended operas with the Empress Dowager. 217 00:32:38,741 --> 00:32:40,865 I could lose a lot of respect... 218 00:32:42,991 --> 00:32:45,449 ...if anything goes wrong. 219 00:32:46,325 --> 00:32:51,407 You realize that ifthe performance doesn't make the grade... 220 00:32:54,450 --> 00:32:57,865 This kid's got something. How long has he been in training? 221 00:32:58,408 --> 00:33:03,074 Douzi, come here and pay your respects. 222 00:33:17,783 --> 00:33:20,740 He's got a nice little figure too. 223 00:33:21,950 --> 00:33:23,574 Can you sing any old-style operas? 224 00:33:24,741 --> 00:33:25,824 Yes, two. 225 00:33:28,283 --> 00:33:30,949 Fleeing by Night is for male and Outside the Nunnery is for female. 226 00:33:31,783 --> 00:33:33,032 Let's hear a bit ofthe latter. 227 00:33:35,241 --> 00:33:44,407 At sixteen, I am a nun My hair is shorn at youth's prime 228 00:33:44,866 --> 00:33:47,824 Yet I am by nature a boy 229 00:33:48,241 --> 00:33:51,449 not a girl 230 00:33:51,866 --> 00:33:53,407 Why... 231 00:33:58,241 --> 00:34:01,824 Mr. Na, I am terribly sorry! 232 00:34:01,991 --> 00:34:05,615 - He's usually very good. - Master Guan, I'll see you some other time. 233 00:34:07,283 --> 00:34:11,949 You idiot! Idiot! 234 00:34:16,616 --> 00:34:20,240 Open your mouth. Open it! 235 00:34:23,491 --> 00:34:29,074 You've screwed it up for all ofus! 236 00:34:29,241 --> 00:34:32,032 Such a fool! 237 00:34:34,741 --> 00:34:35,324 I'll teach you. 238 00:35:06,158 --> 00:35:10,282 I am by nature a girl, 239 00:35:10,908 --> 00:35:11,990 not... 240 00:35:30,658 --> 00:35:33,157 At sixteen, I am a nun 241 00:35:33,491 --> 00:35:36,824 My hair is shorn at youth's prime 242 00:35:37,075 --> 00:35:40,699 Yet I am by nature a girl not a boy 243 00:35:41,033 --> 00:35:44,449 Why must I wear these sexless robes 244 00:35:44,700 --> 00:35:46,949 I see the joyful couples pass 245 00:35:47,116 --> 00:35:48,990 in their splendid brocades 246 00:35:49,158 --> 00:35:51,032 Despite myself 247 00:35:51,283 --> 00:35:53,282 desire burns in my heart 248 00:35:53,825 --> 00:36:00,782 Year after year 249 00:36:02,450 --> 00:36:13,199 All over the land 250 00:36:24,241 --> 00:36:29,615 I've followed my king 251 00:36:30,533 --> 00:36:35,490 on his military campaigns 252 00:36:37,408 --> 00:36:42,532 enduring the wind and frost and hard toil 253 00:36:43,700 --> 00:36:50,365 Our people are fallen into abyss of misery 254 00:37:08,408 --> 00:37:09,782 Master Guan, come here. 255 00:37:11,033 --> 00:37:14,324 Mr. Zhang, wish you health and longevity. 256 00:37:22,366 --> 00:37:24,907 The king is here. 257 00:37:30,575 --> 00:37:34,282 Your highness. 258 00:37:42,033 --> 00:37:56,782 The people have suffered untold hardship and pain... 259 00:38:01,533 --> 00:38:03,407 This is Old Man Zhang's... 260 00:38:04,158 --> 00:38:10,199 ...special reward for two kids. Take this. 261 00:38:10,616 --> 00:38:11,240 Yes, sir! 262 00:38:11,408 --> 00:38:18,032 The Chu King would have won with this sword. If I were emperor, you'd be the queen. 263 00:38:19,075 --> 00:38:21,449 Someday, I'll give you a same one. 264 00:38:21,825 --> 00:38:24,365 Careful, kids! 265 00:38:24,866 --> 00:38:26,615 That's a real sword! 266 00:38:30,616 --> 00:38:31,532 No need to run. 267 00:38:32,533 --> 00:38:34,115 We're coming. 268 00:38:37,950 --> 00:38:40,949 - What's wrong? - The sweat stings the scratches. 269 00:38:41,533 --> 00:38:43,490 Have them go together. 270 00:38:45,366 --> 00:38:49,074 No way. It's an old rule around here. 271 00:38:49,825 --> 00:38:50,490 Master Guan, 272 00:38:51,033 --> 00:38:53,199 I'm sorry ifyou don't understand. 273 00:38:53,908 --> 00:38:59,740 The concubine has to die one way or the other. Isn't it so? 274 00:39:06,283 --> 00:39:06,949 Master? 275 00:39:08,658 --> 00:39:12,365 Douzi! Douzi! 276 00:39:48,533 --> 00:39:51,199 What year is this year? 277 00:39:53,325 --> 00:39:57,449 - This is... this is 1932. - No! 278 00:39:58,033 --> 00:40:01,365 This is still the Qing dynasty! 279 00:40:04,325 --> 00:40:05,782 Come over here. 280 00:40:07,366 --> 00:40:12,740 I... I want to find Shitou. I need to pee. 281 00:40:23,991 --> 00:40:25,532 Pee into this. 282 00:40:26,200 --> 00:40:31,907 Don't waste it. Just pee into this. 283 00:41:10,408 --> 00:41:13,532 Come to me! 284 00:41:49,866 --> 00:41:50,490 Douzi! 285 00:41:55,991 --> 00:42:00,490 What happened to you? 286 00:42:02,366 --> 00:42:05,449 Talk to me! 287 00:42:30,450 --> 00:42:35,699 Douzi. Fate has determined each of our lots. 288 00:42:37,200 --> 00:42:39,157 Leave him to his destiny. 289 00:43:22,116 --> 00:43:25,365 All right, look at the camera! 290 00:43:37,575 --> 00:43:40,240 Gentlemen, you have done grandly for yourselves. 291 00:43:40,491 --> 00:43:47,407 You look so dignified and stunning in any style of clothing. 292 00:43:54,450 --> 00:43:57,615 That's it! 293 00:43:59,950 --> 00:44:01,532 Oppose Japan's invasion ofNorth China! 294 00:44:04,325 --> 00:44:06,407 Damn! Those students again. 295 00:44:08,616 --> 00:44:10,699 Down with Japanese imperialism! 296 00:44:11,741 --> 00:44:16,490 The year 1937, the eve of Lugou Bridge Incident 297 00:44:24,741 --> 00:44:26,615 Aren't they the opera actors? 298 00:44:29,200 --> 00:44:31,282 Do you have any feeling for your country? 299 00:44:31,866 --> 00:44:35,907 How can you put on makeup and sing opera at a time like this? 300 00:44:36,158 --> 00:44:42,782 We're Chinese too! 301 00:44:44,116 --> 00:44:45,740 Look at us, goddamn it! 302 00:44:49,116 --> 00:44:51,949 That's true. We're all Chinese. 303 00:44:52,616 --> 00:44:54,199 We Chinese mustn't fight among ourselves! 304 00:44:57,200 --> 00:44:58,407 We're all Chinese here! 305 00:45:00,116 --> 00:45:02,449 All Chinese here! 306 00:45:06,908 --> 00:45:08,990 How dare they pretend to be patriotic! 307 00:45:09,533 --> 00:45:11,740 Why don't they go out and fight the Japanese soldiers? 308 00:45:12,866 --> 00:45:14,490 Why don't they actually do something? 309 00:45:14,908 --> 00:45:18,490 They're penniless, you know, 310 00:45:18,700 --> 00:45:21,157 for women and marriage. 311 00:45:21,325 --> 00:45:24,282 Just want to find a way out. 312 00:45:25,825 --> 00:45:28,907 The one who was yelling the loudest would make a good actor. 313 00:45:29,741 --> 00:45:33,449 Remember the first time we performed Farewell, My Concubine? 314 00:45:33,616 --> 00:45:35,907 It was long ago. Only you remember that kind ofthing. 315 00:45:36,366 --> 00:45:38,032 I know. 316 00:45:38,366 --> 00:45:40,324 It was for Old Man Zhang, remember? 317 00:45:40,991 --> 00:45:44,949 It was the lucky day for you. 318 00:45:45,116 --> 00:45:48,574 It's now a coffin shop. 319 00:45:48,991 --> 00:45:50,199 I went there yesterday. 320 00:45:50,825 --> 00:45:52,782 I know you've been looking for the sword, 321 00:45:53,325 --> 00:45:54,615 but it's long gone. 322 00:46:03,408 --> 00:46:05,699 Deyie! Deyie! 323 00:46:06,491 --> 00:46:13,240 Sugar-coated haws for sale! 324 00:46:14,575 --> 00:46:16,365 We've got huge crowds ofpeople. 325 00:46:16,991 --> 00:46:19,949 They're craning their necks to catch a glimpse oftheir idols. 326 00:46:20,866 --> 00:46:25,740 Even Master Yuan is here to see you. It's a great honor for us. 327 00:46:33,741 --> 00:46:38,240 Go away! Go away! 328 00:46:58,033 --> 00:46:58,699 Mr. Duan. 329 00:47:00,450 --> 00:47:03,240 They're becoming impatient, please hurry! 330 00:47:03,950 --> 00:47:07,574 Trust me. 331 00:47:08,450 --> 00:47:10,907 They won't feel like they are wasting their money. 332 00:47:27,158 --> 00:47:35,324 Year after year 333 00:47:36,283 --> 00:47:42,032 All over the land 334 00:47:58,950 --> 00:48:04,615 I've followed my king 335 00:48:05,908 --> 00:48:13,324 on his military campaigns 336 00:48:15,991 --> 00:48:20,907 Has he blurred the distinction between male and female? 337 00:48:21,658 --> 00:48:22,740 You be the judge. 338 00:48:43,866 --> 00:48:47,532 Your highness, 339 00:49:00,450 --> 00:49:03,407 I've caused you... 340 00:49:05,033 --> 00:49:13,115 ...so much grief. 341 00:49:19,158 --> 00:49:21,949 Master Yuan has come to see us tonight. 342 00:49:23,408 --> 00:49:25,365 I know. I sang so loudly, 343 00:49:26,200 --> 00:49:27,657 I drowned out the horns. 344 00:49:28,825 --> 00:49:35,407 I'll show him how great we are without his patronage. 345 00:49:35,575 --> 00:49:38,115 - But Duan... - Don't worry. 346 00:49:38,991 --> 00:49:40,074 At key moments, 347 00:49:40,616 --> 00:49:43,782 I squeezed my waist with my hands, helping me raise my voice. 348 00:49:46,033 --> 00:49:47,365 - Here? - No. 349 00:49:49,033 --> 00:49:49,824 Here? 350 00:49:53,366 --> 00:49:54,032 Stop it! 351 00:50:09,700 --> 00:50:10,365 Master Yuan! 352 00:50:11,283 --> 00:50:18,074 - It's an honor that you come to see us. - You deserve this. 353 00:50:28,158 --> 00:50:32,074 I've got a gift for you. 354 00:50:42,450 --> 00:50:47,615 The Empress Dowager herself... 355 00:50:48,783 --> 00:50:54,449 ...never bestowed such a stunning gift upon her favorite actors. 356 00:50:58,950 --> 00:51:02,615 Master Yuan, how can Dieyi be worthy ofyour favor? 357 00:51:06,950 --> 00:51:11,032 Farewell, My Concubine has a long history. 358 00:51:11,783 --> 00:51:16,990 It evolved from the old-style opera, Story ofthe Precious One. 359 00:51:17,700 --> 00:51:20,990 Many famous actors have failed in performing this. 360 00:51:22,575 --> 00:51:28,074 I've never seen an actor as great as you are. 361 00:51:33,866 --> 00:51:35,282 Impressive. 362 00:51:42,491 --> 00:51:48,449 For a moment or two, I was so entranced. 363 00:51:50,158 --> 00:51:53,699 I believed Concubine Yu had actually come back to life. 364 00:51:59,283 --> 00:52:00,240 Master Duan. 365 00:52:01,158 --> 00:52:05,615 When the king returns to camp and meets Concubine Yu, 366 00:52:06,616 --> 00:52:08,157 custom has it... 367 00:52:08,491 --> 00:52:09,282 Excuse me. 368 00:52:12,366 --> 00:52:16,657 He shall take seven steps. You took fivejust now. 369 00:52:17,908 --> 00:52:22,740 Lfthe King of Chu fails to bear himselfwith majestic dignity, 370 00:52:23,075 --> 00:52:26,074 he's little better than a gangster putting on airs! 371 00:52:26,825 --> 00:52:29,699 Master Yuan, you are a master ofthe theater arts. 372 00:52:30,491 --> 00:52:33,157 You are an expert in all the varieties and facets of opera. 373 00:52:33,658 --> 00:52:35,074 I may probably be wrong as you said. 374 00:52:36,616 --> 00:52:40,657 What you said was like the Bible of Opera. 375 00:52:41,116 --> 00:52:44,949 Please give us the benefit ofyour advice and criticism. 376 00:52:47,991 --> 00:52:53,574 If it's not beneath you, I'd like to invite you to my home for some wine. 377 00:52:54,700 --> 00:53:02,115 - There is still so much to be said... - I'm terribly sorry, Master Yuan. 378 00:53:02,616 --> 00:53:04,990 I have another drinking engagement... 379 00:53:07,241 --> 00:53:08,990 ...with a courtesan. 380 00:53:16,366 --> 00:53:20,407 With a courtesan... Nice taste you have. 381 00:53:21,950 --> 00:53:23,157 And Mr. Cheng? 382 00:53:30,950 --> 00:53:35,699 Then we'll share our thoughts later. 383 00:53:37,408 --> 00:53:38,282 Bye. 384 00:53:40,075 --> 00:53:41,240 Thank you for coming. 385 00:53:47,950 --> 00:53:50,907 Dieyi, I gotta go. 386 00:53:56,325 --> 00:54:00,907 Girls! Come entertain our guest! 387 00:54:02,825 --> 00:54:04,532 Mr. Duan, this way please. 388 00:54:04,700 --> 00:54:10,324 Long time no see. Mr. Duan, we've missed you. 389 00:54:11,825 --> 00:54:13,407 I'd like to see Miss Juxian. 390 00:54:13,575 --> 00:54:19,574 How shall I put it? You should've said that earlier. 391 00:54:20,658 --> 00:54:25,574 She's not here at the moment. She's out, with other guests. 392 00:54:25,741 --> 00:54:30,490 What can be done? Let me find someone else for you. 393 00:54:31,491 --> 00:54:34,907 Caifeng, come keep Mr. Duan company. 394 00:54:36,033 --> 00:54:38,657 Enjoy! 395 00:54:51,408 --> 00:54:57,490 Tell me the truth. Where is Juxian? 396 00:54:59,575 --> 00:55:03,824 Upstairs? Or down? 397 00:55:05,116 --> 00:55:08,407 The phoenix roosts on the highest branches for sure. 398 00:55:10,366 --> 00:55:15,365 But she's pretty high-class. You reckon she'll go for you? 399 00:55:20,241 --> 00:55:25,240 You bet! I specialize in high-class. 400 00:55:29,866 --> 00:55:31,074 Miss Juxian... 401 00:55:34,366 --> 00:55:37,324 Why don't you go there and see her? 402 00:55:37,700 --> 00:55:40,157 How dare you! 403 00:55:45,033 --> 00:55:46,699 Cut it out! 404 00:55:46,950 --> 00:55:49,532 What can you do? 405 00:55:50,575 --> 00:55:51,115 Cut it out! 406 00:55:53,033 --> 00:55:53,907 Cut it out or I'lljump! 407 00:55:54,325 --> 00:55:59,407 Jump! I'll follow you. 408 00:55:59,658 --> 00:56:04,240 No matter where you are, 409 00:56:04,741 --> 00:56:08,407 even after death, I'll be there for you. 410 00:56:12,991 --> 00:56:13,615 Xiaolou! 411 00:56:29,533 --> 00:56:34,115 These guys are revolting! They were forcing me to drink wine from their mouths. 412 00:56:36,075 --> 00:56:41,657 Come on, assholes. Jump! Now it's your turn! 413 00:56:42,241 --> 00:56:45,990 Bastards! Jerks! 414 00:56:47,450 --> 00:56:49,032 All right, let's go! 415 00:57:08,241 --> 00:57:10,490 Oh, it's Mr. Duan! 416 00:57:11,366 --> 00:57:15,907 Listen, we're all here to have a good time, 417 00:57:16,366 --> 00:57:20,824 spending lots of money. 418 00:57:22,491 --> 00:57:25,240 So let's not pick fights, ok? 419 00:57:28,991 --> 00:57:31,115 Come on. 420 00:57:31,783 --> 00:57:33,782 Keep out ofit, and get lost. 421 00:57:33,950 --> 00:57:34,532 Don't get upset. 422 00:57:35,533 --> 00:57:36,324 Scared? 423 00:57:43,950 --> 00:57:47,449 Juxian, you are to blame. 424 00:57:48,825 --> 00:57:51,574 Didn't you tell these gentlemen today's a special day... 425 00:58:08,658 --> 00:58:11,449 ...that we decided to get engaged? 426 00:58:19,616 --> 00:58:20,324 That's right! 427 00:58:21,908 --> 00:58:25,449 We are to get engaged. 428 00:58:27,033 --> 00:58:30,324 Have a toast to me! 429 00:58:31,241 --> 00:58:34,615 Aren't you going to congratulate me? 430 00:59:24,825 --> 00:59:27,949 You think you can fool us? 431 00:59:28,783 --> 00:59:32,449 Gentlemen, today is my happiest day; 432 00:59:33,033 --> 00:59:34,199 allow me to drink to all ofyou. 433 00:59:36,616 --> 00:59:38,199 And now, I'll give you something... 434 00:59:40,658 --> 00:59:41,990 ...to sober you up. 435 00:59:42,366 --> 00:59:43,199 Mr. Cheng! 436 01:00:01,075 --> 01:00:05,365 I heard you got into a fight at the House of Blossoms. 437 01:00:08,158 --> 01:00:12,615 You know the old story, Pan Jinlian's husband and Ximen Qing? 438 01:00:13,741 --> 01:00:16,824 Does this means there's a Pan Jinlian in your life? 439 01:00:17,116 --> 01:00:19,657 - What are you saying? - What do you want to hear? 440 01:00:21,450 --> 01:00:24,865 I was just fooling around. It's not serious. 441 01:00:26,241 --> 01:00:26,949 Dieyi, 442 01:00:27,991 --> 01:00:31,740 come with me sometime. You'll see what it's like. 443 01:00:45,450 --> 01:00:49,990 I'm sorry. I really am! 444 01:00:51,658 --> 01:00:55,907 I wasn't thinking. Itjust came out. 445 01:00:57,908 --> 01:00:59,157 I'm a damn fool. 446 01:01:03,533 --> 01:01:07,157 Have you forgotten the secret of our success? 447 01:01:09,658 --> 01:01:11,574 Don't you remember our teacher's words? 448 01:01:14,950 --> 01:01:15,782 What words? 449 01:01:17,991 --> 01:01:19,032 Stick together until the day you die. 450 01:01:21,075 --> 01:01:23,865 I want you to be with me... 451 01:01:25,075 --> 01:01:25,657 No. 452 01:01:26,700 --> 01:01:29,949 How about we staying together forever? 453 01:01:31,908 --> 01:01:37,490 - We've come this far together, haven't we? - It's not enough. Should be a lifetime. 454 01:01:37,783 --> 01:01:41,907 One day, even one second less, makes it less than a lifetime! 455 01:01:50,075 --> 01:01:54,365 Dieyi, you really are obsessed. 456 01:01:55,450 --> 01:02:00,657 Your obsession with the stage carries over into your everyday life. 457 01:02:01,366 --> 01:02:08,365 But how are we going to get through the days and make it in the real world? 458 01:02:10,575 --> 01:02:13,157 Give me a hand with my makeup. 459 01:02:39,783 --> 01:02:41,074 Concubine Yu, 460 01:02:43,075 --> 01:02:45,449 the song was sung everywhere, 461 01:02:45,700 --> 01:02:48,365 our country is being ruined by the enemy. 462 01:02:48,575 --> 01:02:51,949 Go live out this goddamn fantasy, then. 463 01:02:53,366 --> 01:02:54,365 My king... 464 01:02:54,533 --> 01:02:55,990 I'll tell you even though it's heart breaking. 465 01:02:56,241 --> 01:03:11,449 Today is the day we say goodbye. 466 01:03:55,325 --> 01:03:57,532 You think you'll become a lady ofvirtue? 467 01:04:01,325 --> 01:04:03,115 Wake up! 468 01:04:03,408 --> 01:04:07,199 You think you can get away with your past? 469 01:04:07,450 --> 01:04:10,699 You think the wolves and tigers won't recognize your scent anymore? 470 01:04:12,700 --> 01:04:15,907 I am so, so scared. 471 01:04:17,991 --> 01:04:23,240 Let me tell you something. Once a whore, always a whore. 472 01:04:24,950 --> 01:04:31,240 Keep that in your mind. 473 01:04:36,700 --> 01:04:39,324 Fine. See you around. 474 01:04:48,616 --> 01:04:56,782 Mr. Yuan has presented you with a pennant. "The Beauty ofthe Age." 475 01:05:46,908 --> 01:05:50,240 What are you doing here? 476 01:05:54,033 --> 01:05:55,407 What is it, Juxian? 477 01:05:55,908 --> 01:05:59,574 - Come on in! - No, you come out! 478 01:06:03,700 --> 01:06:07,074 What are you doing barefoot on such a cold day? 479 01:06:10,700 --> 01:06:11,657 What happened? 480 01:06:12,991 --> 01:06:13,990 The House of Blossoms... 481 01:06:15,116 --> 01:06:17,199 ...won't keep an engaged woman. 482 01:06:23,325 --> 01:06:24,115 Mr. Cheng. 483 01:06:34,325 --> 01:06:38,365 Come. Let me introduce you. 484 01:06:39,450 --> 01:06:41,365 This is Miss Juxian. 485 01:06:42,158 --> 01:06:46,074 This is my stage brother, Dieyi. You may have seen him as Concubine Yu. 486 01:06:47,158 --> 01:06:52,032 Xiaolou speaks ofyou so often, I feel like we were old friends. 487 01:06:53,700 --> 01:06:57,574 Miss Juxian... Excuse me, I must be going. 488 01:07:07,950 --> 01:07:12,449 Xiaolou, at the House of Blossoms, 489 01:07:12,866 --> 01:07:17,657 ifyou hadn't saved me, l"d be six feet under by now. 490 01:07:22,408 --> 01:07:26,365 Remember, it was you who proposed to me. 491 01:07:27,325 --> 01:07:33,949 I'm used to hardship. If you take me in, l"ll do whatever you want me to do. 492 01:07:35,908 --> 01:07:42,032 If you ever abandon me, I'll just kill myself as ifyou never saved me. 493 01:07:56,950 --> 01:07:59,199 What a dragon lady! 494 01:08:00,950 --> 01:08:06,032 Truely dramatic! 495 01:08:08,366 --> 01:08:11,782 When's the performance of Candle-lit-night in the Bridal Chamber? 496 01:08:14,283 --> 01:08:15,990 - Tonight. - Yes! 497 01:08:16,200 --> 01:08:17,282 Hold on. 498 01:08:18,825 --> 01:08:24,115 I want a formal engagement ceremony to which the entire company is invited. 499 01:08:24,991 --> 01:08:27,365 I want to enter your home as a proper bride. 500 01:08:28,700 --> 01:08:30,449 You don't think I plan to cut corners, do you? 501 01:08:31,491 --> 01:08:36,907 The engagement ceremony will be tonight. We request the pleasure ofyour company. 502 01:08:43,491 --> 01:08:48,574 Miss Juxian, where did you study opera? 503 01:08:49,783 --> 01:08:52,240 Me? What makes you think that? 504 01:08:54,325 --> 01:08:57,740 Just the way you overplayed your part. 505 01:09:02,450 --> 01:09:06,490 Dieyi, she's going to be your sister-in-law. 506 01:09:07,283 --> 01:09:10,990 Also, at the engagement party tonight... 507 01:09:14,825 --> 01:09:18,240 I haven't learned the opera Gangster King and His Whore. 508 01:09:20,491 --> 01:09:24,449 - Our teacher never taught us that one. - What are you talking about? 509 01:09:24,658 --> 01:09:31,365 Dieyi, Xiaolou has spoken good ofyou. Always. 510 01:09:35,825 --> 01:09:36,490 Don't leave! 511 01:09:41,033 --> 01:09:42,199 Where are you going? 512 01:09:44,491 --> 01:09:47,907 None ofyour business. 513 01:09:49,825 --> 01:09:50,740 Don't. 514 01:09:53,033 --> 01:09:54,490 Please, don't go. 515 01:09:55,991 --> 01:10:01,574 Master Yuan invites us tonight. He wants to become our patron. 516 01:10:02,241 --> 01:10:04,949 Who does he think he is? No one tells me what to do! 517 01:10:07,366 --> 01:10:11,032 I'm just a fake king. You really are Concubine Yu. 518 01:10:11,491 --> 01:10:13,324 Let him patronize you ifyou like. 519 01:10:13,783 --> 01:10:16,532 Xiaolou! Xiaolou! 520 01:10:41,075 --> 01:10:44,699 This feather headpiece is rare and precious. 521 01:10:46,991 --> 01:10:52,157 The feathers are collected from the tails oflive peacocks. 522 01:10:54,033 --> 01:11:00,824 That's the secret to keep the feathers soft and colorful. 523 01:11:02,408 --> 01:11:04,240 I'll be waiting for you. 524 01:11:43,241 --> 01:11:49,157 In this world, there is foulness in both men and women. 525 01:11:50,116 --> 01:11:54,157 Only the Bodhisattva embodies both male and female essences. 526 01:11:57,991 --> 01:12:00,115 Such ecstasy! 527 01:12:16,491 --> 01:12:18,865 This sword has a history. 528 01:12:19,533 --> 01:12:22,282 It once belonged to the eunuch Zhang. 529 01:12:23,116 --> 01:12:27,782 When Zhang went bankrupt, I went to great trouble to acquire it. 530 01:12:29,408 --> 01:12:35,324 I can see from this, you're old acquaintances. 531 01:12:37,450 --> 01:12:43,324 Amazing! One searches far and wide for something... 532 01:12:51,283 --> 01:12:54,490 - Like it? - I... 533 01:12:55,908 --> 01:13:00,782 Let's not have any vulgar talk of money between us. 534 01:13:03,158 --> 01:13:06,199 A precious sword is the classic gift for one's most intimate friend. 535 01:13:09,075 --> 01:13:09,865 Mr. Cheng. 536 01:13:11,616 --> 01:13:14,865 Will you be my most intimate friend? 537 01:13:15,450 --> 01:13:24,990 The soldiers of Han have invaded 538 01:13:25,533 --> 01:13:32,032 The songs of Chu can be heard on all sides 539 01:13:38,450 --> 01:13:45,990 Since the good king has lost his fighting spirit 540 01:13:49,450 --> 01:13:58,782 why should his humble concubine value her life 541 01:14:05,366 --> 01:14:08,574 Don't! It's a real sword! 542 01:14:29,200 --> 01:14:33,449 A smile ushers in the spring. 543 01:14:35,950 --> 01:14:40,199 A tear does darken the world. 544 01:14:42,450 --> 01:14:46,032 How truly does this befit you. 545 01:14:47,991 --> 01:14:53,907 Only you are possessed of such charm. 546 01:15:37,033 --> 01:15:40,949 Mr. Cheng, I knew you'd come. 547 01:15:41,116 --> 01:15:42,782 We saved a seat at the head table for you. 548 01:15:56,658 --> 01:15:57,907 You came back? 549 01:15:58,991 --> 01:16:03,949 It's a good thing you showed up. 550 01:16:04,283 --> 01:16:05,074 Have a look at this. 551 01:16:10,950 --> 01:16:11,699 What a sword! 552 01:16:17,241 --> 01:16:21,240 How did you acquire this out of nowhere tonight? 553 01:16:34,408 --> 01:16:37,532 Dieyi, you've come so late. 554 01:16:37,991 --> 01:16:41,907 - You better drink up! - Yes, drink up! 555 01:16:51,616 --> 01:16:53,115 My gratitude, Miss Juxian. 556 01:16:54,783 --> 01:16:56,657 Dieyi? Mr. Cheng! 557 01:17:00,241 --> 01:17:06,532 Xiaolou, from now on, we'll no longer perform together. 558 01:17:06,991 --> 01:17:09,657 Mr. Cheng, you can't do this! 559 01:17:12,741 --> 01:17:15,615 This is terrible! 560 01:17:16,575 --> 01:17:19,490 Japanese troops have entered the city! 561 01:17:42,325 --> 01:17:44,074 Dieyi? Where is Dieyi? 562 01:17:49,408 --> 01:17:54,240 I'll fill up your glass with finest wine. 563 01:17:58,200 --> 01:18:06,907 So what is this wine called? 564 01:18:07,616 --> 01:18:11,824 Wine of overnight drinking. 565 01:18:12,116 --> 01:18:21,740 Fill it up. Who will be serving me tonight? 566 01:18:22,950 --> 01:18:27,532 You shall make it as Dieyi's method of doing the makeup for me. 567 01:18:29,866 --> 01:18:36,532 A man's life is meaningless It's just like dream 568 01:18:42,658 --> 01:18:45,824 One shall do whatever he wants 569 01:18:47,616 --> 01:18:59,865 I will keep on drinking until the night is over 570 01:19:46,116 --> 01:19:49,032 Well, Mr. Duan... 571 01:19:55,075 --> 01:20:01,865 Don't waste my time. Tell him to take it off. 572 01:20:02,033 --> 01:20:02,699 Xiaolou! 573 01:20:27,283 --> 01:20:28,990 How dare you! 574 01:20:29,658 --> 01:20:37,615 Even if it belongs to your ancestor, you should let him put it on. Low life! 575 01:21:13,033 --> 01:21:17,365 Tell the Japanese, I'll be there right away. 576 01:21:19,658 --> 01:21:25,324 It's not some private party. They're blackmailing you to sing for them. 577 01:21:27,200 --> 01:21:31,782 On the other hand, you're the only one who can save Xiaolou. 578 01:21:32,366 --> 01:21:36,907 But, if anything happened to you... 579 01:21:37,991 --> 01:21:43,407 This theater of mine would... All right, go then. 580 01:21:44,866 --> 01:21:48,282 - Miss Juxian, what are you doing? - Mr. Cheng isn't at home. 581 01:21:49,783 --> 01:21:55,240 Where's Dieyi? Dieyi, hurry! I've heard the Japanese feed prisoners to their dogs! 582 01:21:55,991 --> 01:21:58,990 If you delay, he might not have a life to save. Please! 583 01:22:01,366 --> 01:22:02,032 Dieyi! 584 01:22:15,325 --> 01:22:19,449 You allowed them to take him away in the first place. 585 01:22:20,700 --> 01:22:24,990 What you talking about! Xiaolou has looked after you since you were small. 586 01:22:29,825 --> 01:22:31,699 So you know we're pretty close. 587 01:22:48,491 --> 01:22:49,865 - Mr. Na. - I'm here. 588 01:22:50,450 --> 01:22:55,532 Would you mind leaving for a moment? I've something to say to Dieyi in private. 589 01:22:57,116 --> 01:23:01,115 Everyone says Miss Juxian is quite clever. 590 01:23:01,866 --> 01:23:05,199 We're all trying to help Xiaolou. Talk it easy. 591 01:23:09,700 --> 01:23:14,240 How about a clear answer? Are you going or not? 592 01:23:33,325 --> 01:23:34,282 Say something! 593 01:23:43,866 --> 01:23:48,615 I know what's on your mind. I have a proposal. 594 01:23:50,366 --> 01:23:56,449 If you can get Xiaolou out ofthere, I'll go back to the House of Blossoms. 595 01:23:57,741 --> 01:24:01,699 I'll keep away from both ofyou. How's that? 596 01:24:05,575 --> 01:24:10,657 At the House of Blossoms, you don't have to worry about anything. 597 01:24:13,450 --> 01:24:15,115 Life is much easier there. 598 01:24:21,950 --> 01:24:24,490 Just remember, you said it, not me. 599 01:24:26,283 --> 01:24:27,115 I give my word. 600 01:24:28,241 --> 01:24:48,740 The flowers have blossomed 601 01:24:53,200 --> 01:25:18,074 Their season is past 602 01:25:18,241 --> 01:25:33,949 All has fallen 603 01:25:34,116 --> 01:25:53,990 Only the sun is still the same 604 01:26:06,283 --> 01:26:11,115 - Xiaolou! - My brother! 605 01:26:13,408 --> 01:26:16,407 - Xiaolou, are you all right? - Did you sing for the Japanese? 606 01:26:16,575 --> 01:26:18,865 There's one called Aoki, genuinely likes opera. 607 01:26:20,450 --> 01:26:21,115 Xiaolou! 608 01:28:07,991 --> 01:28:10,907 All right. Come here! 609 01:28:11,075 --> 01:28:15,365 - Let me have another drink! - Okay, I'll drink one for you. 610 01:29:02,408 --> 01:29:04,324 I think this opera, Farewell, My Concubine. 611 01:29:07,408 --> 01:29:14,199 But it has turned into Farewell, My King. 612 01:29:14,741 --> 01:29:16,490 The king's really irrelevant. 613 01:29:34,950 --> 01:29:41,740 Drink this. Your voice will pierce the heaven. 614 01:29:47,741 --> 01:29:48,865 Alright, come. 615 01:30:30,116 --> 01:30:31,365 Forget the opera. 616 01:30:33,533 --> 01:30:37,865 Let's just live a quiet life. 617 01:30:39,325 --> 01:30:41,032 We'll have a fat little baby boy. 618 01:30:42,200 --> 01:30:46,032 Then I'll have everything I want. That's enough. 619 01:30:48,158 --> 01:30:49,240 No more opera. 620 01:31:11,783 --> 01:31:18,865 Sugar-coated haws for sale! 621 01:31:23,366 --> 01:31:24,115 Let's go! 622 01:31:24,283 --> 01:31:25,824 Just go. 623 01:31:25,991 --> 01:31:28,199 Bye, then. 624 01:31:31,408 --> 01:31:32,074 Give me! 625 01:31:33,700 --> 01:31:37,657 Not the crickets, my money. 626 01:31:38,283 --> 01:31:43,240 You borrow the money on your host's credit, right? 627 01:31:45,533 --> 01:31:50,032 Go! 628 01:31:54,575 --> 01:31:56,824 I can't believe such a grown-up like you... 629 01:31:57,325 --> 01:32:01,949 ...is busy playing with bugs and not working! 630 01:32:04,033 --> 01:32:07,574 Work? I'm an actor! 631 01:32:08,491 --> 01:32:11,490 What else can I do other than acting on stage? 632 01:32:12,325 --> 01:32:14,782 Shall I carry coffins? 633 01:32:18,950 --> 01:32:21,699 You should be satisfied by now. 634 01:32:23,700 --> 01:32:27,115 No need to shout like that. 635 01:32:28,366 --> 01:32:31,949 Here's the money. What? Don't need it? 636 01:32:33,825 --> 01:32:36,740 I'll apologize if I were going too far. 637 01:32:38,575 --> 01:32:43,449 Unless you take caution, they will get you. 638 01:32:45,325 --> 01:32:48,699 The master wants to see you. 639 01:32:49,366 --> 01:32:51,407 No, I won't. 640 01:32:58,450 --> 01:33:05,490 Look at this sword. 641 01:33:11,116 --> 01:33:13,657 Master, they've just arrived here. 642 01:33:15,241 --> 01:33:17,824 Who? 643 01:33:18,033 --> 01:33:21,365 Dieyi and Xiaolou, whom you've wanted to meet. 644 01:33:21,533 --> 01:33:25,324 What a great fucking honor. 645 01:33:25,658 --> 01:33:28,824 - Super stars have arrived! - Master. 646 01:33:28,991 --> 01:33:33,365 Well, I finally got something to brag about. 647 01:33:34,200 --> 01:33:36,365 A great fucking honor. 648 01:33:36,616 --> 01:33:40,324 Take your seats there, I'll bow to you. 649 01:33:40,908 --> 01:33:41,740 Master, please don't. 650 01:33:46,241 --> 01:33:50,990 You are finally here. 651 01:33:53,075 --> 01:34:01,699 Dieyi, without Xiaolou's help, you are nobody. 652 01:34:03,200 --> 01:34:06,949 And now, he left the stage, 653 01:34:08,658 --> 01:34:12,615 it's your turn to help him. 654 01:34:16,866 --> 01:34:18,532 You hear me? 655 01:34:27,450 --> 01:34:29,365 Come on! 656 01:34:41,658 --> 01:34:43,115 Douzi! 657 01:34:44,366 --> 01:34:46,115 Shitou! 658 01:34:48,491 --> 01:34:54,990 You are now all grown-ups... 659 01:34:58,283 --> 01:35:03,949 ...and great actors with fame. 660 01:35:05,950 --> 01:35:07,490 Don't remember your youth? 661 01:35:08,491 --> 01:35:13,157 What's worrying you? Just hit him hard. 662 01:35:19,283 --> 01:35:23,407 When did I tell you to look down on me? 663 01:35:24,200 --> 01:35:26,990 Are you going to ruin operas? 664 01:35:28,366 --> 01:35:29,865 It's your fault! 665 01:35:32,533 --> 01:35:34,365 Master! 666 01:35:35,575 --> 01:35:36,574 I am to blame. 667 01:35:38,116 --> 01:35:38,824 Hit me instead! 668 01:35:40,658 --> 01:35:44,157 Wait, I have to tell you this. 669 01:35:44,908 --> 01:35:50,574 Xialou is my husband. If you want to hit him, you need my permission. 670 01:35:50,741 --> 01:35:51,199 Knock it off! 671 01:35:53,408 --> 01:35:57,199 I've heard of one bitch, and it was you! 672 01:35:57,991 --> 01:36:01,615 So you must be the VIP today, right? 673 01:36:01,825 --> 01:36:08,532 Take your seat and drink a cup oftea. Make yourself comfortable. 674 01:36:10,116 --> 01:36:10,782 Here you are. 675 01:36:18,700 --> 01:36:20,407 - Alcohol, gambling and women! - I deserve it! 676 01:36:21,783 --> 01:36:24,032 - And now crickets? - I deserve it! 677 01:36:24,825 --> 01:36:27,615 - You didn't cherish your costume! - I deserve it! 678 01:36:28,200 --> 01:36:29,907 - You fucking ruined opera's tradition! - I deserve it! 679 01:36:31,408 --> 01:36:34,490 I deserve it! I deserve it! 680 01:36:36,158 --> 01:36:36,824 Hold on a moment. 681 01:36:38,700 --> 01:36:42,740 Nothing's wrong to beat him with the stick for his disgrace. 682 01:36:44,116 --> 01:36:51,074 - But for an opium addicted brother... - Juxian! 683 01:36:54,283 --> 01:36:59,032 I know it's not time for a whore to interfere, 684 01:37:00,408 --> 01:37:04,365 but you have to look at both sides of everything. 685 01:37:04,533 --> 01:37:04,907 Shut the fuck up! 686 01:37:06,075 --> 01:37:08,074 Don't be so stupid! 687 01:37:22,158 --> 01:37:26,449 Well, you are such a nice guy. 688 01:37:27,991 --> 01:37:32,199 - Go on, hit me. - Quiet, or I'll cut your throat! 689 01:37:32,658 --> 01:37:34,407 Calm down! Calm down! 690 01:37:35,533 --> 01:37:41,324 Alright. You could kill me, but you'd also kill your child. 691 01:37:43,908 --> 01:37:45,865 Your family will be over. 692 01:37:51,241 --> 01:37:52,865 Did I tell you to stand up? 693 01:37:56,158 --> 01:38:03,074 Shitou, were you listening? You are becoming a father. 694 01:38:04,075 --> 01:38:11,115 If you stay away from being an actor, you won't be able to buy a birthday present for your kid! 695 01:38:12,700 --> 01:38:13,449 Come closer! 696 01:38:16,991 --> 01:38:18,782 Closer! 697 01:38:28,825 --> 01:38:30,240 Practice! Use your heart! 698 01:38:32,450 --> 01:38:33,324 Don't be slacking. 699 01:38:34,700 --> 01:38:37,615 Stretch out your legs! 700 01:38:50,200 --> 01:38:51,324 Wait. Wait. 701 01:38:54,200 --> 01:38:56,282 This play is called Fleeing by Night. 702 01:38:57,033 --> 01:38:59,990 You are acting Linchou in this. 703 01:39:00,908 --> 01:39:04,740 He's the head ofthe palace guard, not some sneaky little thief. 704 01:39:05,825 --> 01:39:06,407 Take this. 705 01:39:07,700 --> 01:39:08,740 Attention, everyone! 706 01:39:09,991 --> 01:39:13,365 This is what a great hero should be like. 707 01:39:17,366 --> 01:39:23,740 A man doesn't lightly shed his tears 708 01:39:25,658 --> 01:39:39,407 Unless his heart has broken into pieces 709 01:40:52,033 --> 01:40:55,615 Leave me alone. I'm taking master's punishment. 710 01:40:55,908 --> 01:40:59,574 The troupe has disbanded. You shall leave, too. 711 01:40:59,741 --> 01:41:02,990 Master said that one should learn how to endure to become a great actor. 712 01:41:03,700 --> 01:41:09,990 - Everyone else has left. You ought to go too. - I was found on the street as a baby. 713 01:41:13,616 --> 01:41:19,157 - Do you know who found you? - No. They wouldn't tell me. 714 01:41:21,283 --> 01:41:24,990 - Do you still want to sing opera? - Yes, even if I have to beg to support myself. 715 01:41:29,950 --> 01:41:30,907 What's your name? 716 01:41:33,825 --> 01:41:40,282 Xiao Si. 717 01:42:48,783 --> 01:42:51,782 Xiao Si, go tell the manager to avoid trouble. 718 01:43:05,241 --> 01:43:06,782 What's this? Why you stop singing? 719 01:43:09,866 --> 01:43:10,740 Don't make trouble! 720 01:43:20,408 --> 01:43:22,699 Don't go, Xiaolou. 721 01:43:43,116 --> 01:43:44,365 Gentlemen, 722 01:43:48,283 --> 01:43:52,824 waving flashlight is not allowed in the theater. 723 01:43:53,408 --> 01:43:55,365 Even the Japanese didn't do this sort ofthing. 724 01:43:56,033 --> 01:43:57,949 Everyone's here for the opera. 725 01:43:58,491 --> 01:44:00,115 Please return to your seats. 726 01:44:04,616 --> 01:44:07,240 Well put. Back to your seats! 727 01:44:10,658 --> 01:44:14,990 But can we let him get away with speaking up for the Japanese? 728 01:44:15,283 --> 01:44:16,865 - No! - Beat him! 729 01:44:27,575 --> 01:44:30,865 Xiaolou! Xiaolou! 730 01:44:51,700 --> 01:44:53,574 Let go ofhim. Let go! 731 01:45:07,116 --> 01:45:07,990 Juxian! 732 01:45:12,408 --> 01:45:13,865 I got you. 733 01:45:19,783 --> 01:45:21,074 So much blood... 734 01:45:21,783 --> 01:45:24,574 Get her to a hospital. Save her first! Hurry up! 735 01:45:30,366 --> 01:45:31,449 Make way. 736 01:45:34,366 --> 01:45:38,282 There was only a minor disturbance. 737 01:45:38,450 --> 01:45:41,199 There's no need to come and check. 738 01:45:41,908 --> 01:45:43,949 You can fine us. 739 01:46:02,116 --> 01:46:03,490 Why do you need to arrest anyone? 740 01:46:04,033 --> 01:46:07,324 The theater's been trashed, people beaten; and you still want to arrest him? 741 01:46:07,991 --> 01:46:09,740 You can't do that! 742 01:46:17,116 --> 01:46:18,240 What for? 743 01:46:20,491 --> 01:46:21,699 Are you asking me? 744 01:46:23,533 --> 01:46:26,032 Cheng Dieyi betrayed the country to the Japanese. 745 01:46:28,866 --> 01:46:29,449 Move it! 746 01:46:30,783 --> 01:46:32,199 On what base? 747 01:46:33,658 --> 01:46:34,824 Master! 748 01:46:37,783 --> 01:46:38,490 Mr. Duan. 749 01:46:39,658 --> 01:46:44,157 I'm afraid she's lost the baby. 750 01:46:53,116 --> 01:46:58,240 Honey, I'm so sorry. 751 01:47:00,866 --> 01:47:02,490 Go, help Dieyi. Lfhe's more important to you. 752 01:47:25,616 --> 01:47:30,615 I don't know whether Dieyi goes looking for trouble, 753 01:47:31,575 --> 01:47:33,532 or if it's trouble that comes looking for him. 754 01:47:34,700 --> 01:47:37,865 He's always making troubles. 755 01:47:38,991 --> 01:47:43,449 Whenever you're with him, my heart's in my throat. 756 01:47:48,116 --> 01:47:49,699 Now that I've lost our child, 757 01:47:52,200 --> 01:47:54,365 you're all I have left. 758 01:47:55,491 --> 01:47:58,365 I don't care if I have to beg with you on the streets. 759 01:47:59,575 --> 01:48:01,074 All I ask... 760 01:48:02,408 --> 01:48:07,949 ...is peace of mind. 761 01:48:13,741 --> 01:48:16,615 If you help him this time, we'll no longer owe him anything. 762 01:48:17,200 --> 01:48:18,657 Don't perform with him anymore. 763 01:48:21,866 --> 01:48:23,074 Promise me. 764 01:48:24,450 --> 01:48:26,865 No more performance after this. 765 01:48:54,408 --> 01:48:55,449 Master Yuan, 766 01:48:57,241 --> 01:49:01,865 Dieyi's life is in your hands. 767 01:49:03,241 --> 01:49:07,865 Count this. If it's not enough... 768 01:49:10,450 --> 01:49:13,574 If only you'll save Dieyi, 769 01:49:14,575 --> 01:49:17,532 we'll give you all our earnings for the next three years. 770 01:49:18,825 --> 01:49:21,865 You think I need your money to keep my birds from starving? 771 01:49:26,658 --> 01:49:28,032 And this gentleman is? 772 01:49:30,325 --> 01:49:32,074 Don't you recognize Xiaolou? 773 01:49:34,991 --> 01:49:37,949 He plays the king to Dieyi's concubine. 774 01:49:40,241 --> 01:49:42,657 Then it should be him who saves Concubine Yu. 775 01:49:44,533 --> 01:49:47,032 My dear man, that's only a play! 776 01:49:48,116 --> 01:49:52,907 All Beijing knows that you Master Yuan is the true king ofthe theater. 777 01:49:54,450 --> 01:49:56,824 Yeah, it's true. 778 01:49:57,200 --> 01:50:00,365 Speaking ofwhich, I'd like to ask Mr. Duan something. 779 01:50:01,700 --> 01:50:09,365 When the king returns to see Concubine Yu, how many steps should he take? 780 01:50:13,158 --> 01:50:14,282 Seven. 781 01:50:14,491 --> 01:50:15,824 Show me. 782 01:50:20,325 --> 01:50:21,615 Come on, show me! 783 01:50:23,533 --> 01:50:24,615 Master Yuan... 784 01:50:33,283 --> 01:50:35,532 Is this the home ofMr. Yuan? 785 01:50:39,575 --> 01:50:41,282 When a man called Cheng Dieyi was arrested, he said... 786 01:50:42,075 --> 01:50:46,782 ...the owner ofthis sword would be able to rescue him. 787 01:50:48,741 --> 01:50:51,824 Do you recognize it? 788 01:51:05,783 --> 01:51:09,407 From your facial expression, I see I've come to the right place. 789 01:51:11,075 --> 01:51:16,032 Good. I'll put the sword here. 790 01:51:17,616 --> 01:51:21,365 I'm so relieved to have found its owner. 791 01:51:27,158 --> 01:51:30,449 But sometimes one's hopes are misplaced. 792 01:51:31,450 --> 01:51:35,324 Master Yuan, you mustn't blame Dieyi. 793 01:51:40,075 --> 01:51:42,032 Hey, wait! 794 01:51:43,575 --> 01:51:50,157 The reason why Dieyi performed for Japanese wouldn't be by someone's request, would it? 795 01:51:52,116 --> 01:51:56,949 If it would, he wouldn't have been arrested. 796 01:51:57,700 --> 01:51:58,824 True! 797 01:52:05,033 --> 01:52:07,574 There's a roomful of reporters waiting at home. 798 01:52:08,033 --> 01:52:10,032 Xiaolou, Mr. Na, let's go. 799 01:52:10,575 --> 01:52:12,115 Wait a moment! Let's talk. 800 01:52:21,741 --> 01:52:23,615 Master Yuan asked me to talk to you. 801 01:52:26,283 --> 01:52:27,657 Tomorrow in court, 802 01:52:28,700 --> 01:52:31,824 say the Japanese put a gun to your head; 803 01:52:32,741 --> 01:52:35,032 say they tortured you. 804 01:52:36,075 --> 01:52:38,990 Master Yuan has made arrangements for everything else. 805 01:52:49,116 --> 01:52:51,115 This is from Xiaolou. 806 01:53:01,408 --> 01:53:03,907 Dieyi, don't blame us. 807 01:53:04,658 --> 01:53:05,990 Xiaolou's child... 808 01:53:16,200 --> 01:53:19,199 It's karma! Your twisted partnership with Xiaolou caused this! 809 01:53:29,200 --> 01:53:34,115 After you getting out ofhere, just go your own way. 810 01:53:40,116 --> 01:53:46,574 During the resistance against Japan, 811 01:53:47,033 --> 01:53:51,532 Cheng Dieyi betrayed the country by performing... 812 01:53:51,991 --> 01:53:55,490 ...for Aoki and his colleagues. 813 01:53:55,908 --> 01:54:00,574 You performed for their immorality. 814 01:54:00,991 --> 01:54:04,449 The defendant also encouraged the enemy and disgraced your people. 815 01:54:06,658 --> 01:54:10,990 Aoki continued to resist even after Japan officially surrendered. 816 01:54:11,325 --> 01:54:15,657 We've collected these pictures as evidence... 817 01:54:16,075 --> 01:54:21,532 ...and they confirm the defendant sang for the Japanese. 818 01:54:24,033 --> 01:54:30,949 We call on the witnesses Yuan Shiqing, Duan Xiaolou and Na Kun. 819 01:54:39,366 --> 01:54:43,324 The government has always been good to me. 820 01:54:43,783 --> 01:54:47,574 Nor would I betray the laws or my own conscience. 821 01:54:49,491 --> 01:54:54,657 Cheng Dieyi was taken away in handcuffs by the Japanese. 822 01:54:56,033 --> 01:55:02,032 They put a gun to the back ofhis neck. He couldn't do anything. 823 01:55:04,783 --> 01:55:06,490 Duan Xiaolou? 824 01:55:07,575 --> 01:55:11,074 It's true. The Japanese beat up my stage brother. 825 01:55:12,575 --> 01:55:13,949 Exactly as Master Yuan has just described. 826 01:55:14,200 --> 01:55:14,949 Na Kun? 827 01:55:19,866 --> 01:55:20,699 He... 828 01:55:21,616 --> 01:55:27,365 The prosecutor claims Cheng performed obscene material. 829 01:55:30,950 --> 01:55:33,574 That is ridiculous! 830 01:55:41,491 --> 01:55:46,740 Cheng performed highlights from Peony Pavilion that night. 831 01:55:48,075 --> 01:55:50,740 Anyone with any common sense knows that... 832 01:55:51,200 --> 01:55:54,865 ...Peony Pavilion is the quintessential Chinese opera. 833 01:55:55,533 --> 01:56:01,449 How can that be obscene to the prosecutor's eye? 834 01:56:05,283 --> 01:56:07,865 How dare you insult our tradition and culture like this! 835 01:56:09,283 --> 01:56:13,740 Who's disparaging Chinese tradition... 836 01:56:16,866 --> 01:56:19,240 ...and its culture? 837 01:56:19,491 --> 01:56:20,782 Well put! 838 01:56:26,075 --> 01:56:27,990 We ask the accused, Cheng Dieyi. 839 01:56:29,616 --> 01:56:32,074 Have the witnesses told the truth? 840 01:56:39,866 --> 01:56:47,699 The court wishes to hear what the accused has to say. 841 01:56:54,033 --> 01:56:55,282 The accused may say now. 842 01:56:58,991 --> 01:57:00,657 I sang for the Japanese. 843 01:57:03,741 --> 01:57:04,990 I hate the Japanese too. 844 01:57:08,825 --> 01:57:12,782 But they didn't lay a hand on me. 845 01:57:17,700 --> 01:57:19,324 Cheng Dieyi, 846 01:57:20,408 --> 01:57:23,615 You have the right and duty... 847 01:57:23,783 --> 01:57:26,490 ...to clear your name. 848 01:57:28,700 --> 01:57:34,949 Reconsider carefully and tell us again. 849 01:57:38,491 --> 01:57:44,990 LfAoki had lived, he'd have taken the Beijing Opera to Japan. 850 01:57:50,408 --> 01:57:51,782 Why don't youjust kill me? 851 01:57:56,283 --> 01:57:58,032 Master Yuan, Master Yuan! 852 01:58:04,450 --> 01:58:06,407 What are you doing here? 853 01:58:16,158 --> 01:58:18,490 Please, Master Yuan, don't leave. 854 01:58:18,783 --> 01:58:21,199 What does it matter? He's as good as dead. 855 01:58:23,033 --> 01:58:25,949 Master Yuan, you can't go. If you leave, he's finished for sure. 856 01:58:28,033 --> 01:58:29,324 The court has made its decision. 857 01:58:30,908 --> 01:58:35,449 The case ofthe traitor Cheng Dieyi is suspended. 858 01:58:37,116 --> 01:58:42,032 The accused is released under bond. 859 01:58:43,950 --> 01:58:44,865 Court dismissed! 860 01:58:48,408 --> 01:58:49,824 What's going on? 861 01:58:54,366 --> 01:58:58,574 Dieyi, are you playing with me? Goddamn it! 862 01:59:08,450 --> 01:59:12,782 Mr. Cheng, good-bye. 863 01:59:18,491 --> 01:59:20,074 This way, Mr. Cheng. 864 01:59:46,700 --> 01:59:49,240 The commander has arrived. 865 01:59:52,325 --> 01:59:53,657 Attention! 866 02:00:17,200 --> 02:00:18,657 Chunxiang! 867 02:00:19,325 --> 02:00:21,532 Miss! 868 02:00:22,866 --> 02:00:34,449 How can one know the beauty of spring unless one visits the garden 869 02:00:37,325 --> 02:00:41,407 To Mom: Did you get my last letter? 870 02:00:41,908 --> 02:00:45,282 Everything's fine here. 871 02:00:46,116 --> 02:00:47,699 Don't worry about me. 872 02:00:48,450 --> 02:00:50,240 Xiaolou's been... 873 02:00:50,825 --> 02:00:53,449 ...wholeheartedly looking after me. 874 02:00:54,116 --> 02:00:56,865 We rehearse by day, 875 02:00:57,616 --> 02:01:00,074 and perform at night. 876 02:01:00,658 --> 02:01:03,407 Just like before. 877 02:01:04,200 --> 02:01:06,615 The world's not what it used to be, 878 02:01:07,158 --> 02:01:09,907 but all we ask is a peaceful life. 879 02:01:10,450 --> 02:01:15,824 We sing and get paid for. Keep ourselves safe and that's all. 880 02:01:16,658 --> 02:01:21,490 The kitty is waiting around for one smell ofyour smoke. 881 02:01:21,825 --> 02:01:23,532 See? It's satisfied, right? 882 02:01:24,783 --> 02:01:27,949 Dieyi, should I mail this to... 883 02:01:28,658 --> 02:01:30,615 - The usual address. - Got it. 884 02:01:33,575 --> 02:01:36,365 All you classic vulnerable heroines... 885 02:01:36,825 --> 02:01:38,365 ...burn your letters and stuff. 886 02:01:42,200 --> 02:01:46,282 Have you seen this? 887 02:01:47,325 --> 02:01:49,490 Do you want it? 888 02:01:50,533 --> 02:01:55,115 You don't want it? Fine, I'll tear it up. 889 02:01:57,616 --> 02:02:00,365 Well, I'm tearing it up. See that? 890 02:02:14,450 --> 02:02:15,199 Xiao Si! 891 02:02:16,491 --> 02:02:18,032 Master Duan took the sword. 892 02:02:39,033 --> 02:02:42,282 The river's course is twisted, but in the end it flows to the sea. 893 02:02:42,866 --> 02:02:45,657 But what problem lies between our concubine and our king? 894 02:02:46,575 --> 02:02:49,324 Talk to each other, or the Han King will take the city. 895 02:03:03,366 --> 02:03:08,324 The year 1948, the eve of the Nationalist's evacuation to Taiwan 896 02:03:13,158 --> 02:03:16,532 For better or worse, we Manchus ruled the country for three centuries. 897 02:03:17,116 --> 02:03:22,532 The Republics onlyjust begun, and already has being overthrown. 898 02:03:24,908 --> 02:03:27,199 But even the Communists have to come see opera. 899 02:03:28,533 --> 02:03:33,074 The empire may change hands, but you two are alwaying superstars. 900 02:03:33,491 --> 02:03:34,282 Right? 901 02:03:35,575 --> 02:03:37,990 Just wait, we'll make a fortune. 902 02:03:39,658 --> 02:03:42,282 Well, do you still want to pick a fight with the ragtag troops? 903 02:03:43,366 --> 02:03:47,324 I'll fight them ifthey don't behave themselves. 904 02:03:47,616 --> 02:03:50,782 Unless you had Master Yuan's class, 905 02:03:51,825 --> 02:03:54,865 we are capable offighting them. 906 02:03:55,200 --> 02:03:56,240 You know that? 907 02:04:14,116 --> 02:04:15,990 Do you recognize me? 908 02:04:16,741 --> 02:04:18,240 Cigarettes! Buy one! 909 02:04:24,700 --> 02:04:29,115 Mr. Zhang, don't you remember us? 910 02:04:30,200 --> 02:04:31,782 Cigarettes! Buy a pack! 911 02:04:51,700 --> 02:05:00,324 Song of sorrow and grief of my king cause me shed tears 912 02:05:01,200 --> 02:05:16,824 To console your saddened heart I'd rather dance and sing a song for you 913 02:05:17,866 --> 02:05:23,365 Please, my beloved. 914 02:05:24,450 --> 02:05:34,324 A dance for... for my king. 915 02:05:39,408 --> 02:05:44,907 Xiao Si, tell him to stay calm no matter what. 916 02:05:50,033 --> 02:05:53,699 Honorable guests, I'm very sorry. 917 02:05:55,866 --> 02:05:58,907 Today my fellow actor is... 918 02:06:16,783 --> 02:06:20,740 Let's sing a song, ready? 919 02:06:21,158 --> 02:06:23,449 Marching! Marching! Marching! 920 02:06:24,408 --> 02:06:28,157 Our army is marching for the sun, 921 02:06:28,575 --> 02:06:32,282 stepping on the great motherland. 922 02:06:32,658 --> 02:06:36,324 With hopes of nation on our shoulders, 923 02:06:36,700 --> 02:06:40,365 no enemy can stop us from our course. 924 02:06:42,325 --> 02:06:46,990 Mr. Cheng, ifyou can't take it, have another smoke. 925 02:06:47,825 --> 02:06:49,949 Xiao Si, go call Mr. Duan. 926 02:06:50,533 --> 02:06:52,615 Down with the counter-revolutionary Yuan Shiqing! 927 02:06:56,200 --> 02:06:59,282 Yuan Shiqing is an enemy ofthe people, who must be put to execution! 928 02:07:02,908 --> 02:07:10,199 Be alert! Be vigilant! 929 02:07:11,783 --> 02:07:15,865 Yuan Shiqing, the counter-revolutionary one. 930 02:07:16,366 --> 02:07:18,782 He has harmed his community... 931 02:07:19,700 --> 02:07:23,032 ...and is guilty of monstrous crimes. 932 02:07:23,866 --> 02:07:26,199 Only execution can satisfy the people's anger. 933 02:07:29,283 --> 02:07:31,574 Down with the counter-revolutionary Yuan Shiqing! 934 02:07:34,991 --> 02:07:37,949 Down with the tyrant of the opera world, Yuan Shiqing! 935 02:07:41,158 --> 02:07:43,199 Death to Yuan Shiqing! 936 02:07:46,033 --> 02:07:48,157 Satisfy the people's anger! 937 02:07:49,033 --> 02:07:50,032 Take him away! 938 02:08:11,908 --> 02:08:14,782 Only execution can satisfy the people's anger. 939 02:08:17,825 --> 02:08:19,115 Execution? 940 02:08:22,450 --> 02:08:24,824 Yuan's been put to execution? 941 02:08:24,991 --> 02:08:25,990 Keep your voice down. 942 02:08:52,658 --> 02:08:55,074 Let me go! Release me! 943 02:08:59,491 --> 02:09:00,657 Calm down! 944 02:09:12,241 --> 02:09:16,074 Cut it out! Listen to me okay? 945 02:09:16,783 --> 02:09:19,157 You will go through this. 946 02:09:25,241 --> 02:09:27,615 Cut it out or I'll hit you! 947 02:09:47,741 --> 02:09:48,574 Stay clam! 948 02:09:52,866 --> 02:09:55,407 - How is he? - We may need to wean him... 949 02:09:55,700 --> 02:09:58,240 ...from the opium slowly. Stay here and watch him. 950 02:09:58,491 --> 02:10:00,365 Don't leave, Xiaolou. 951 02:10:00,533 --> 02:10:02,449 Lfhe really wants to overcome his addiction, 952 02:10:02,783 --> 02:10:04,699 he's got a long way to go. 953 02:10:45,158 --> 02:10:46,032 It feels like ice. 954 02:10:52,366 --> 02:10:53,449 Mom! 955 02:10:55,116 --> 02:10:56,824 The river may get frozen. 956 02:11:00,700 --> 02:11:01,782 It feels like ice. 957 02:11:06,033 --> 02:11:07,032 Mom! 958 02:11:08,616 --> 02:11:10,699 It's getting frozen. 959 02:11:13,991 --> 02:11:15,032 So cold... 960 02:11:18,408 --> 02:11:19,865 I got you. 961 02:11:38,116 --> 02:11:39,032 Mrs. Duan! 962 02:11:41,616 --> 02:11:42,699 Where were you? 963 02:11:43,491 --> 02:11:44,574 A meeting. 964 02:11:45,616 --> 02:11:46,657 A meeting? 965 02:11:54,741 --> 02:11:56,365 Xiaolou, the whole troupe's come. 966 02:11:56,658 --> 02:11:57,990 - Come in! - Please come in. 967 02:11:58,700 --> 02:12:04,157 Ah, a costume change! 968 02:12:08,325 --> 02:12:11,949 Thank you all for coming to see me. I'm fine now. 969 02:12:12,366 --> 02:12:15,657 Sounds easy now. You didn't see him suffer. 970 02:12:15,866 --> 02:12:20,407 Dieyi, get out ofbed. All of Beijing is waiting... 971 02:12:20,741 --> 02:12:23,490 ...for the next appearance ofthe King and his Concubine. 972 02:12:24,283 --> 02:12:27,490 It'll be the goddamn golden hit of a golden era! 973 02:12:35,491 --> 02:12:39,657 You've asked me to say a few words. I'm not sure how to put it. 974 02:12:41,825 --> 02:12:45,407 I think these Modern Operas are quite interesting, 975 02:12:46,783 --> 02:12:49,532 but the costumes aren't very attractive. 976 02:12:50,366 --> 02:12:53,740 The backdrops are too realistic. 977 02:12:54,866 --> 02:12:56,949 Yet Beijing Opera puts great value on ambiance. 978 02:12:57,491 --> 02:13:01,282 Song recital, movement and acrobatics are part ofthis ambiance. 979 02:13:03,616 --> 02:13:06,199 But with these costumes on, 980 02:13:07,616 --> 02:13:09,615 performance won't look good. 981 02:13:10,908 --> 02:13:14,240 You know, it really concerns me. 982 02:13:15,200 --> 02:13:16,324 What do you think? 983 02:13:22,658 --> 02:13:25,699 Are you saying that Modern Operas aren't Beijing Operas? 984 02:13:26,533 --> 02:13:29,074 Do you really know about Beijing Operas? 985 02:13:29,408 --> 02:13:32,240 No sound is but a song, no movement is but a dance. 986 02:13:32,741 --> 02:13:36,365 It must have the sense ofbeauty. For instance... 987 02:13:36,866 --> 02:13:40,032 Teacher, I don't get it. 988 02:13:42,575 --> 02:13:46,032 When you've sweated enough to fill buckets, you'll get it! 989 02:13:47,116 --> 02:13:48,907 - I still don't understand. - Xiao Si! 990 02:13:50,325 --> 02:13:51,407 I just don't get it! 991 02:13:52,241 --> 02:13:55,115 Why is it Beijing Opera when ancient heroes and beauties take the stage, 992 02:13:55,700 --> 02:13:58,157 but not when the laboring masses do? 993 02:13:59,325 --> 02:14:01,574 You're talking apples and oranges. Don't be stupid! 994 02:14:01,741 --> 02:14:02,574 What kind of attitude is that? 995 02:14:06,325 --> 02:14:08,490 I'd like to hear from Teacher Duan. 996 02:14:08,741 --> 02:14:09,657 Xiaolou! 997 02:14:18,158 --> 02:14:20,657 It's going to rain. I've brought you the umbrella. 998 02:14:22,241 --> 02:14:23,074 Here! 999 02:14:31,533 --> 02:14:35,365 Yes, yes. Run along home now. 1000 02:14:50,158 --> 02:14:52,990 Questions like these give me a headache. 1001 02:14:54,450 --> 02:15:00,782 I say if it uses the traditional forms, then it's Beijing Opera. 1002 02:15:02,116 --> 02:15:03,032 Am I right? 1003 02:15:05,033 --> 02:15:06,282 I'd like to say something. 1004 02:15:10,408 --> 02:15:13,824 I've been part ofthe New Society... 1005 02:15:14,491 --> 02:15:15,657 ...since giving my theater to the state. 1006 02:15:17,908 --> 02:15:19,324 Comrade Cheng, I believe you're wrong. 1007 02:15:22,658 --> 02:15:28,157 Modern Opera is a new venture. It deserves our support. 1008 02:15:34,700 --> 02:15:38,449 Opera requires practice, don't think you know it well! 1009 02:15:39,158 --> 02:15:43,157 It requires practice, skill and talent. You know that? 1010 02:15:44,325 --> 02:15:45,574 There's no easy way! 1011 02:15:46,158 --> 02:15:48,699 You're breaking the law for punishing me like this. 1012 02:15:49,616 --> 02:15:52,324 If I don't do this, you'll always be third-rate. 1013 02:15:52,741 --> 02:15:54,407 Don't even think about success! 1014 02:15:57,408 --> 02:16:01,490 And when did you ever seriously want me to succeed? 1015 02:16:02,533 --> 02:16:05,490 All you've ever wanted was a coolie, a stagehand, 1016 02:16:06,200 --> 02:16:08,157 a follower, a bit player! 1017 02:16:09,075 --> 02:16:13,990 How dare you! How dare you say such rubbish! 1018 02:16:18,950 --> 02:16:20,199 Kneel down! 1019 02:16:22,408 --> 02:16:28,240 Master Cheng, you won't live to see the day ever. 1020 02:16:38,200 --> 02:16:38,949 Xiao Si! 1021 02:16:51,783 --> 02:16:54,990 Go, then! Be a bit player your whole life! 1022 02:17:00,741 --> 02:17:01,782 Mr. Cheng, 1023 02:17:02,950 --> 02:17:08,782 your saying belongs to the past. 1024 02:17:10,200 --> 02:17:14,824 It's not going to work in the present day! 1025 02:17:16,616 --> 02:17:21,574 If I end up being third-rate, it'll ruin your reputation! 1026 02:18:07,658 --> 02:18:10,949 So, you know? 1027 02:18:15,700 --> 02:18:16,990 I... I just learned myself. 1028 02:18:17,200 --> 02:18:19,740 That's not true, Teacher Duan. 1029 02:18:20,533 --> 02:18:23,490 You were there at the meeting last night. 1030 02:18:28,741 --> 02:18:31,824 You said you'd notify Dieyi that you were replacing him. 1031 02:18:32,241 --> 02:18:33,615 I had second thoughts. 1032 02:18:34,325 --> 02:18:38,365 I decided you should tell him. Don't you agree? 1033 02:18:39,450 --> 02:18:43,449 If you couldn't tell him, who could? 1034 02:18:47,200 --> 02:18:48,199 Take it off! 1035 02:18:52,075 --> 02:18:55,449 - Don't be like that. - I won't fucking sing anymore! 1036 02:18:56,116 --> 02:18:57,407 Leave me alone! 1037 02:18:59,741 --> 02:19:01,532 Xiaolou, you mustn't go. 1038 02:19:08,658 --> 02:19:10,365 Comrade Duan, 1039 02:19:16,616 --> 02:19:19,574 That audience is made up ofthe laboring masses. 1040 02:19:20,825 --> 02:19:24,990 You decide whether you'll sing for them or not. 1041 02:19:40,241 --> 02:19:42,532 Xiaolou, the Concubine is on stage. 1042 02:19:42,866 --> 02:19:44,115 You'd better hurry. 1043 02:19:47,741 --> 02:19:51,157 Xiaolou? Master Duan? 1044 02:20:12,408 --> 02:20:26,449 I've followed my king on his military campaigns Enduring the wind and frost and hard toil 1045 02:20:29,825 --> 02:20:44,907 I hate only the lawless tyrant who has plunged our people into an abyss of misery 1046 02:21:07,741 --> 02:21:21,324 The people have suffered untold hardship and pain 1047 02:21:22,158 --> 02:21:26,240 The king has returned to camp. 1048 02:21:27,783 --> 02:21:32,324 I'm here. 1049 02:21:41,908 --> 02:21:44,699 Your highness. 1050 02:22:02,200 --> 02:22:04,324 Thank you very much, Miss Juxian. 1051 02:22:17,991 --> 02:22:18,782 Dieyi! 1052 02:22:22,075 --> 02:22:25,115 Dieyi, open the door! 1053 02:22:30,616 --> 02:22:33,532 Won't you accept my apology? 1054 02:22:40,991 --> 02:22:43,199 That little snake you rescued, 1055 02:22:45,033 --> 02:22:46,907 he has turned into a veritable dragon. 1056 02:22:47,533 --> 02:22:48,365 You have to go along with it. 1057 02:22:50,658 --> 02:22:52,865 What else can you do? 1058 02:22:55,200 --> 02:22:58,115 No matter what, as you told me, you have to keep on singing! 1059 02:22:59,283 --> 02:23:02,365 It's not like old days. Just wake up and see the world! 1060 02:23:07,491 --> 02:23:11,990 Douzi, listen to your stage brother. Go with the times. 1061 02:23:12,575 --> 02:23:14,324 I'll still be the king and you my concubine. 1062 02:23:17,241 --> 02:23:19,532 Why does the concubine have to die? 1063 02:23:25,075 --> 02:23:31,407 Dieyi, you're way too obsessed. 1064 02:23:33,825 --> 02:23:35,324 That's the play, for heaven's sake! 1065 02:24:47,408 --> 02:24:51,574 The year 1966, the eve ofthe Cultural Revolution 1066 02:24:54,991 --> 02:24:57,074 Central People's Radio will now broadcast the decision ofthe Chinese... 1067 02:24:58,616 --> 02:25:05,824 ...Communist Party Central Committee regarding the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution, 1068 02:25:07,283 --> 02:25:10,074 passed on August 8, 1966. 1069 02:25:11,908 --> 02:25:16,324 The bill for Cultural Revolution has passed. 1070 02:25:18,908 --> 02:25:21,990 Cultural Revolution will... 1071 02:25:22,491 --> 02:25:25,199 ...reconstruct people's mind. 1072 02:26:40,908 --> 02:26:43,449 Why you wanna drink at a time like this? 1073 02:26:44,950 --> 02:26:46,074 I feel like it. 1074 02:26:51,658 --> 02:26:55,199 Jade cups were part ofthe Old Society. 1075 02:26:57,450 --> 02:27:02,074 We can't keep them anyway, so use them for one last time. 1076 02:28:08,533 --> 02:28:09,699 It still won't break! 1077 02:29:02,450 --> 02:29:03,407 I'm so afraid... 1078 02:29:07,408 --> 02:29:09,824 I dreamed I was on top of a tall building alone... 1079 02:29:11,783 --> 02:29:13,240 ...amongst the clouds. 1080 02:29:15,241 --> 02:29:19,282 I wanted to jump. 1081 02:29:20,241 --> 02:29:22,824 Jump! I'd catch you. 1082 02:29:25,658 --> 02:29:30,074 You weren't there. 1083 02:29:35,116 --> 02:29:38,699 Xiaolou, don't leave me. 1084 02:30:43,741 --> 02:30:45,407 Where did you get this sword? 1085 02:30:47,658 --> 02:30:50,490 Cheng Dieyi gave it to me. 1086 02:30:51,116 --> 02:30:52,407 How many times did he give it to you? 1087 02:30:53,950 --> 02:30:55,032 Twice. 1088 02:30:55,991 --> 02:30:57,949 When was the second time? 1089 02:30:58,908 --> 02:31:01,824 Shortly before the liberation of Beijing. 1090 02:31:02,158 --> 02:31:02,990 Where? 1091 02:31:05,450 --> 02:31:06,990 On the street in front ofthe theater. 1092 02:31:07,616 --> 02:31:09,907 What did you say to each other? 1093 02:31:12,241 --> 02:31:16,907 It was quite chaotic. I don't remember. 1094 02:31:17,908 --> 02:31:19,157 Try it. 1095 02:31:21,450 --> 02:31:22,907 We didn't say anything! 1096 02:31:23,366 --> 02:31:24,615 Keep thinking. 1097 02:31:25,491 --> 02:31:28,615 Lfwe did, I can't recall. 1098 02:31:28,991 --> 02:31:32,782 Something about what you'd do to the Communists? 1099 02:31:33,200 --> 02:31:38,282 No! Certainly not! 1100 02:31:39,116 --> 02:31:40,740 I'd stake my life on it. 1101 02:31:42,658 --> 02:31:44,782 But what ifwe've got a witness? 1102 02:31:44,991 --> 02:31:47,990 Who? Bring out the bastard! 1103 02:31:57,616 --> 02:32:02,532 Na Kun! What did I say? 1104 02:32:03,283 --> 02:32:10,532 I'll give you a hint. Something about ragtag troops. 1105 02:32:14,616 --> 02:32:17,282 Na Kun! This is pure slander! 1106 02:32:17,700 --> 02:32:20,865 You reactionary old theater boss! You only want to protect yourself! 1107 02:32:21,616 --> 02:32:24,115 You said you'd take on the ragtag troops. 1108 02:32:24,283 --> 02:32:26,115 No! I never said that! 1109 02:32:30,325 --> 02:32:31,407 What I meant was... 1110 02:32:31,991 --> 02:32:33,032 I was trying to say... 1111 02:32:34,200 --> 02:32:35,907 No, I said nothing at all! 1112 02:32:37,575 --> 02:32:40,532 Mr. Na, help me. 1113 02:32:44,741 --> 02:32:49,240 You've been smashing bricks since you were a boy, haven't you? 1114 02:32:50,616 --> 02:32:51,907 Do it for us. 1115 02:32:54,116 --> 02:32:55,157 Do it! 1116 02:32:58,950 --> 02:33:00,282 Come on! 1117 02:33:27,908 --> 02:33:31,449 Duan Xiaolou, aren't you the King? 1118 02:33:34,116 --> 02:33:36,115 No, I'm not. 1119 02:33:36,825 --> 02:33:38,407 But you've always been the King, haven't you? 1120 02:33:41,325 --> 02:33:42,490 That's just an opera. 1121 02:33:46,116 --> 02:33:47,157 It's not real life. 1122 02:33:47,700 --> 02:33:49,865 Did you go to brothels in the Old Society? 1123 02:33:51,991 --> 02:33:53,115 Yes. 1124 02:33:54,075 --> 02:33:55,407 Don't you think that's shameful? 1125 02:33:57,408 --> 02:34:00,282 Yes. 1126 02:34:00,950 --> 02:34:03,574 What did Juxian do when you married her? 1127 02:34:06,116 --> 02:34:07,490 A prostitute. 1128 02:34:11,158 --> 02:34:11,990 Good. 1129 02:34:14,283 --> 02:34:15,990 Now tell us what we need to know about Cheng Dieyi. 1130 02:34:17,116 --> 02:34:19,365 Of course, you don't have to tell anything. 1131 02:34:20,450 --> 02:34:23,740 You saw what happened to Yuan Shiqing. 1132 02:34:24,908 --> 02:34:26,324 Make your own decision. 1133 02:34:28,825 --> 02:34:31,574 Sweep away all sorts ofbad characters! 1134 02:34:32,116 --> 02:34:34,865 Destroy our enemy! 1135 02:34:38,908 --> 02:34:41,657 Uncover the black gangs! Cut offthe vacious hands! 1136 02:34:45,241 --> 02:34:48,032 Seize the black hands that have infiltrated the cultural world! 1137 02:34:51,575 --> 02:34:54,574 Revolution is the only way to the truth! 1138 02:34:58,658 --> 02:35:00,865 Sweep away all sorts ofbad characters! 1139 02:35:29,950 --> 02:35:31,157 Xiaolou! 1140 02:35:59,908 --> 02:36:01,657 Duan Xiaolou is the reactionary king! 1141 02:36:02,033 --> 02:36:03,824 Duan Xiaolou is vicious! 1142 02:36:04,116 --> 02:36:06,740 Duan Xiaolou and Cheng Dieyi are anti-Party elements! 1143 02:36:07,658 --> 02:36:12,740 Down with Duan Xiaolou! Down with Cheng Dieyi! 1144 02:36:13,741 --> 02:36:16,949 Talk! Talk! 1145 02:36:18,575 --> 02:36:20,074 Sweep away all sorts ofbad characters! 1146 02:36:26,075 --> 02:36:27,240 Talk! Talk! 1147 02:36:27,491 --> 02:36:28,365 All right, I'll tell you. 1148 02:36:30,741 --> 02:36:35,074 He's totally mad about opera. 1149 02:36:35,366 --> 02:36:36,865 Who? Make yourself clear. 1150 02:36:40,950 --> 02:36:41,740 Cheng Dieyi! 1151 02:36:43,408 --> 02:36:44,782 All he cares about is opera. 1152 02:36:45,491 --> 02:36:48,907 No matter who was in the audience or which class they belonged to... 1153 02:36:49,200 --> 02:36:52,115 he'd still do his utmost. 1154 02:36:53,325 --> 02:36:57,032 You're not being straight with us! 1155 02:36:59,116 --> 02:37:01,865 If you don't give in, we will annihilate you. 1156 02:37:07,950 --> 02:37:11,782 At the start ofthe War of Resistance, 1157 02:37:14,200 --> 02:37:18,199 he sang for the Japanese. 1158 02:37:18,950 --> 02:37:21,365 He was... 1159 02:37:23,783 --> 02:37:25,824 He was a traitor! 1160 02:37:26,283 --> 02:37:27,949 Down with Cheng Dieyi! 1161 02:37:31,991 --> 02:37:36,365 He sang for the Nationalist soldiers; 1162 02:37:36,658 --> 02:37:39,199 he sang for capitalists, landlords and the idle rich; 1163 02:37:39,491 --> 02:37:41,782 he sang for the reactionaries; 1164 02:37:42,033 --> 02:37:45,115 he sang for the tyrant of the opera world, Yuan Shiqing! 1165 02:37:45,325 --> 02:37:46,615 Down with Cheng Dieyi! 1166 02:37:48,075 --> 02:37:49,240 What else? Tell us. 1167 02:37:52,116 --> 02:37:55,365 He smoked opium like there was no tomorrow, 1168 02:37:55,866 --> 02:37:59,949 he smoked away the blood and sweat ofthe laboring masses. 1169 02:38:00,491 --> 02:38:02,240 Keep going! Get to the point! 1170 02:38:03,658 --> 02:38:05,115 Say it! Say it! 1171 02:38:06,658 --> 02:38:08,282 Down with Cheng Dieyi! 1172 02:38:17,241 --> 02:38:18,032 Come on. 1173 02:38:28,991 --> 02:38:31,949 In order to get on Yuan Shiqing's good side, 1174 02:38:33,950 --> 02:38:35,074 he... 1175 02:38:36,741 --> 02:38:37,907 Did you or did you not? 1176 02:38:40,241 --> 02:38:43,407 He became Yuan Shiqing's... 1177 02:38:43,575 --> 02:38:47,657 - Xiaolou! - You were his... Didn't you? 1178 02:38:53,158 --> 02:38:54,907 Sweep away all sorts ofbad characters! 1179 02:39:01,533 --> 02:39:03,990 Scholars and Beauties? Kings and Ministers? 1180 02:39:07,200 --> 02:39:08,574 Monsters and Demons! 1181 02:39:27,575 --> 02:39:29,115 You've all betrayed me! 1182 02:39:32,116 --> 02:39:33,865 Betrayed me! 1183 02:39:40,658 --> 02:39:41,907 I've got something to unmask as well! 1184 02:39:43,158 --> 02:39:47,324 I'll reveal everything. 1185 02:39:50,366 --> 02:39:55,324 Xiaolou, you've no conscience. 1186 02:39:55,950 --> 02:39:58,032 You are as greedy as a wolf! 1187 02:39:59,450 --> 02:40:01,282 From the moment you got involved with this woman, 1188 02:40:02,200 --> 02:40:06,157 I knew you were finished. 1189 02:40:07,950 --> 02:40:11,574 You think disasterjust falls from the sky? 1190 02:40:12,450 --> 02:40:14,490 No. No way. 1191 02:40:15,825 --> 02:40:20,907 We have come step by step towards this fate. 1192 02:40:21,075 --> 02:40:22,574 It's retribution. 1193 02:40:24,325 --> 02:40:25,949 I'm despicable, and I have been so for a long time. 1194 02:40:27,033 --> 02:40:30,365 But now even the King of Chu is on his knees begging for mercy! 1195 02:40:31,700 --> 02:40:33,824 Can Beijing Opera survive? 1196 02:40:34,491 --> 02:40:36,115 It's doomed, isn't it? 1197 02:40:39,075 --> 02:40:40,115 This is what's called retribution! 1198 02:40:42,158 --> 02:40:43,449 Karmic retribution! 1199 02:40:45,158 --> 02:40:46,449 And I have something else to unmask. 1200 02:40:47,991 --> 02:40:48,990 See that woman? 1201 02:40:51,575 --> 02:40:55,074 Who is she? I'll tell you. 1202 02:40:57,033 --> 02:41:03,490 Slut! Pan Jinlian! Top whore at the House of Blossoms! 1203 02:41:05,491 --> 02:41:07,699 Fight against her! 1204 02:41:20,450 --> 02:41:22,657 Duan Xiaolou, is it true she was a prostitute? 1205 02:41:24,200 --> 02:41:25,157 Well, was she? 1206 02:41:26,283 --> 02:41:27,032 Tell us! 1207 02:41:29,366 --> 02:41:30,199 Yes. 1208 02:41:32,658 --> 02:41:33,615 Do you love her? 1209 02:41:36,033 --> 02:41:37,074 Do you? 1210 02:41:41,616 --> 02:41:47,574 No. No, I don't love her. 1211 02:41:49,783 --> 02:41:50,740 Is this the truth? 1212 02:41:51,200 --> 02:41:53,532 Really! I really don't love her. 1213 02:41:54,075 --> 02:41:55,157 I'll never have anything to do with her again. 1214 02:41:59,533 --> 02:42:10,449 Nothing at all! From now on, we got no relation! 1215 02:43:49,075 --> 02:43:53,865 Juxian! Juxian! 1216 02:44:10,991 --> 02:44:16,949 Listen to Grandma talking about revolution 1217 02:44:17,783 --> 02:44:23,574 Heroic and encouraging 1218 02:44:47,825 --> 02:44:59,157 The soldiers of Han have invaded 1219 02:45:02,116 --> 02:45:12,115 The songs of Chu can be heard on all sides 1220 02:45:13,366 --> 02:45:16,490 My king, 1221 02:45:44,825 --> 02:45:48,907 give me your precious sword to end my life. 1222 02:45:51,241 --> 02:45:57,782 No! You mustn't do that! 1223 02:45:59,825 --> 02:46:05,574 - My king, give me your precious sword. - No! You mustn't... 1224 02:46:14,158 --> 02:46:15,282 It's not working. 1225 02:46:17,741 --> 02:46:18,824 I can't do it. 1226 02:46:21,075 --> 02:46:22,157 I'm old. 1227 02:46:35,700 --> 02:46:38,740 At sixteen, I am a nun. 1228 02:46:46,408 --> 02:46:49,407 My hair is shorn at youth's prime. 1229 02:46:49,700 --> 02:46:51,449 I am by nature a boy... 1230 02:46:51,700 --> 02:46:52,907 Not a girl. 1231 02:46:53,366 --> 02:46:55,199 You got that wrong again! 1232 02:47:06,366 --> 02:47:12,699 I am by nature a boy, not a girl. 1233 02:47:17,825 --> 02:47:20,490 Let's do it again. 1234 02:47:22,866 --> 02:47:26,574 My king, give me your precious sword to end my life. 1235 02:47:29,200 --> 02:47:35,407 No! You mustn't do that! 1236 02:47:37,408 --> 02:47:49,032 - My king, give me your precious sword. - No! You mustn't... 1237 02:47:51,575 --> 02:47:56,657 Han's troops are entering the city! 1238 02:47:56,866 --> 02:47:58,532 Where? 1239 02:48:29,575 --> 02:48:31,074 Dieyi! 1240 02:48:38,700 --> 02:48:40,032 Douzi... 1241 02:48:55,408 --> 02:48:58,615 In Beijing, 1990, an opera performance was held... 1242 02:48:58,783 --> 02:49:01,032 ...to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Anhui Opera Troupes.