Original subtitles

The land is boundless.

The setting sun is dazzling

Rivers running east since ancient times...

...can't take with them the sorrow of the poets.

Leaving the yearning of a helpless person.

Leaving grief in thousands of hearts.

Wish you could rest in peace.

Wish you could be happy forever.

Bruce.

Bruce, bring me my bra.

Bruce.

Bruce...

Hello?

Mr. Kong, your phone.

Hello?

What?

How did Bruce Lee die?

Please tell us the truth, Ms. Ting.

Because the readers want the truth.

Please be quiet.

Ms. Ting, did Bruce Lee...

really die on your bed?

Did he die after making love with you?

Please tell us the truth, Ms. Ting.

Please be quiet, everyone. Please...

What's your relationship with Bruce Lee?

Ms. Ting, please tell us...

...if Bruce Lee died of drugs overdose.

What drugs did he have?

Bruce Lee died at your home.

What's your story, Ms. Ting?

Bruce Lee died at his home in Kowloon Tong.

His wife was next to him when he died.

Please say something, Miss Ting.

Mr. Kong, say something on behalf of Ms. Ting.

Please be nice to Ms. Ting.

Quiet...

No.

Please be quiet, everyone.

Quiet... Please be quiet.

Ms. Ting...

Bruce, did I really get you killed?

Did I, Bruce?

Bruce, I didn't get you killed.

I don't think there is...

anyone in this world who could get you killed.

Because you were a superman.

You were smart. You were a philosopher.

You're super strong,

both mentally and physically.

But you died next to me.

You left me quietly.

Maybe it's God's decree.

I know in the future,

I will suffer more wrongs,

curses and humiliations.

But I will endure them for you...

...because it's worth it.

That's her?

The slut.

Look at her.

She looks wicked.

She's responsible for a hero's death.

Of course, she is a vamp.

What else do you think?

She is the evil witch.

Come... It's her...

This is the woman.

Stop...

Tell her not to go.

Let me try your skills.

When will you let us sleep on your bed?

He is a fighter with a hard gun.

Hard as a rod.

Hey!

We're closing.

Okay.

What are you doing?

I didn't get him killed. Let me go.

Please let me go.

I didn't get him killed. I didn't...

Get out.

Get out, assholes, get out.

We will.

Get out. Go. Get out.

I did nothing wrong. I didn't get him killed.

Why everyone hates me?

Ms. Ting.

I knew you're Betty Ting...

...as soon as you came in.

You're close to Bruce Lee.

You said you didn't get Bruce Lee killed.

But the news reports and every one maintains...

Rumours. They are all rumours.

That's not what got Bruce Lee killed.

It's pure speculation.

Every one treats me with disdain.

They humiliated and insulted me.

No one knows the truth.

I've had enough of finger-pointing.

I want to speak out loudly...

...what really happened.

But I...

You can tell me, Ms. Ting.

I was an unfortunate girl.

How did I get to know Bruce Lee?

The story started with my misfortunes.

I was a lonely girl when I was still a student.

I didn't get any attention at home.

My classmates didn't like me.

I loved movies.

I always stood alone at the cinema lobbies...

...staring at the posters of movie stars.

I asked myself in my heart...

...if I could be one of them one day.

Because I loved movies,

my classmates, who hated me,

laughed at my dreams.

It became unbearable one day.

We came to blows.

After the fighting,

I was expelled from the school.

I dared not tell my parents,

so I wandered the streets alone everyday.

I met a man one day.

He's the one responsible for...

...what happens afterwards.

Come in. Please sit.

I knew immediately...

...you'd be a star one day when I saw you.

Do you want to be a movie star?

I know your answer is yes,

or you wouldn't wander around a cinema.

Am I right?

Don't be shy.

Your looks, figure and demeanor...

...are what a producer looks for.

Dare you give it a shot?

Dare I?

Dare you?

Yes.

Great. There's a chance for you now.

But...

I said you had a good figure.

Can you? You know?

Can I what?

You know?

I don't understand what you mean.

Doesn't matter...

Ms. Ting, let's have a glass of wine first,

which means we have a deal.

We are a big company.

Business spread in Hong Kong & South East Asia.

I will turn you into a star one day.

Thank you.

Come on.

Cut.

Bring the substitute in.

In the coming scene, the actor...

...will take off the actress' clothes.

You change into her clothes first.

What? You want me to strip?

Are you the substitute?

Substitute?

Producer Lo.

What's up?

The substitute refuses to strip.

You talk to her.

You refused to strip?

I am an actress, not a stripper.

This is an actress' job, isn't it?

I can't do the job.

What did you say?

Come with me.

You're kidding with me...

Will you strip or not?

No.

Contract's signed, you've got paid; you can't break it.

You can sue me.

You won't regret?

I won't.

Fine.

Come and see your photos taken in nude.

See, you've stripped once.

No...

If you dare refuse to strip,

I'll distribute these photos to every corner.

Betty.

Who is it?

Don't ask me who I am. Life goes on.

There'll be many wonderful days to come.

Many good times.

You'll meet some one...

...who will love you and help you.

Help you to fulfill your dreams.

So you mustn't kill yourself now.

Listen to me, leave this place.

Go far away to another city.

Waiter.

Thank you.

I told you we have business everywhere.

You can never escape from me.

What's it about?

Beat her up.

Go.

Thank you.

I can give you a ride home.

I don't have a home.

Where do you stay?

No place.

Can you let me stay with you?

No, I am sorry,

I can't bring a woman home.

I can only help you financially.

Betty.

Hello.

You look gorgeous.

The president comes for me personally.

How honourable!

Hurry up. They are all waiting for you.

Our guests include some local tycoons,

as well as some Americans and Europeans.

I'll be stunned by scenes like that.

And they will be stunned by your beauty.

Then I started another way of living,

another life.

I started to live a life of luxury and men.

But I could never forget...

...the man who saved me that night.

He helped me...

...and changed my life forever.

But who is he?

Block my punch like this.

Great. It's great.

It's great. Let's do it like that.

Ready... Let's do it now.

Let's do it...

Ready? Camera.

Welcome.

This way, please.

This way, please.

Can I have your autograph? My autograph book.

And mine.

Thank you.

Could I have your autograph?

Could you sign for me?

And mine.

Thank you...

Okay. Where is your autograph book?

Autograph book?

I don't like people intruding,

but since you've been standing here, okay.

I don't want your autograph.

I am sorry.

You don't recognize me, do you?

This is what I owe you.

I am sorry about what happened tonight.

If you didn't repay me 2000 dollars,

I wouldn't know...

you were the girl being bullied that night.

My repaying you the 2000 dollars...

...offended the super star,

didn't it?

I am not that arrogant.

You are arrogant.

You are my type.

What do you take me for?

A village bicycle?

You are a mysterious woman in my eyes.

When I first met you,

you're beaten up on the ground.

You're embarrassed and pitiful.

When we meet again,

you look gorgeous and elegant.

You drive a sports car, stay in a hotel suite.

You even threw at me 2000 dollars.

So you're offended?

No, I'm just curious.

You have a strong character and the backbone.

I like people of this kind,

especially women of this kind.

Will you be my friend?

Can you tell me everything about you?

I have nothing to tell you.

Like who you are?

I am Betty Ting.

I mean what...

I am just another ordinary woman.

Go on.

I dreamt to be a star. No,

I wanted to be a movie actress.

When I saw the movie ads...

...and photos of the stars at cinemas,

I wished I could be one of them.

But my dream didn't come true.

Why?

Producers and directors who'd seen my body...

...didn't take me for an actress.

Instead...

Instead what?

...they took me for a porn actress.

You little rascal.

Don't call me a rascal.

I'd rather be called a thug.

What a thug.

Exactly.

Tell you the truth.

When I saw you for the first time,

I didn't like you at all.

Where did you see me?

On the telly.

You just came back from the States...

...and performed kung fu on a show.

You were arrogant and snobbish.

What else?

But after I watched your movies,

things became different.

Became worse?

No, became better.

You became a hero in my eyes.

How about now?

You are like a great lover now.

Thank you for your compliments.

Rascal, hero and great lover.

And mysterious.

Mysterious?

I am not mysterious at all.

You are.

You mean you are curious about me?

Maybe.

Then I should satisfy your curiosity.

Why do you stop here?

I want you to see me clearly.

You want me to see you clearly.

These are what you want me to see?

They can tell you everything about me.

Because I am not mysterious.

You know, if I'm considered to be successful today,

this alone is the secret to my success.

I know.

You have to work hard to be successful.

Every successful person...

...has to work hard for it.

Right.

I remember it by heart.

So I kick my legs higher and higher.

When I was little, my father kept telling me:

Determination is the key to success.

I've heard it before.

Remember it by heart,

your dreams will be realized.

What do you believe in?

What do you believe in your life?

Fate.

I don't particularly believe in fate.

What's your belief?

Philosophy.

Philosophy?

The study of the society...

...and the meaning of human life.

What else?

I use it to study kung fu as well.

You can find kung fu in philosophy?

Kung fu is a kind of philosophy itself.

You think kung fu is just a weapon...

...for revenge and helping the small and weak?

I know you believe in fate very much.

I know you are disheartened...

...because the producers who'd seen your body...

...all took you for a porn actress.

But what you've experienced...

...is nothing.

You know what my life was like in the States?

I'd been a driver, a worker at a gas station...

...and a kung fu teacher at night.

But I couldn't make ends meet even with all the wages.

Thanks to the tips from the car owners,

I could pay my tuition.

You were very determined.

Of course, someone gave me lots of support.

Who was it?

My wife.

She helped me and encouraged me.

Lift my spirit up. I learned a lot from her.

Betty, what are you thinking of?

I...

Betty, tell me, what are you thinking of?

I am thinking the man in front of me...

...is neither a rascal nor a thug.

He is actually the one I admire.

You're distant from home. I drift alone.

Love grows in our hearts.

I wear my hairstyle for you.

I'll keep my hairstyle unchanged...

...to prove I'll love you forever.

Deepest love interweaves with endless hate.

Why didn't we meet when you were single?

You come into my life and then you leave,

like the rivers running east.

I wear my hairstyle for you.

I'll keep my hairstyle unchanged...

...to prove I'll love you forever.

I'll keep my hairstyle unchanged...

...to prove I'll love you forever.

Why are you looking at me like this?

You said the producers and directors...

...who had seen your body...

all took you for a porn actress...

...instead of an real actress.

I want to see your body.

You want to see?

Yes.

Okay.

What do you think?

What do you think?

If I was the producer or the director...

Would you take me for a porn actress?

A porn actress.

The best porn actress.

You...

You little rascal.

You look down on me like every one else.

Betty...

Go away. Leave me alone.

Betty, please don't. I was just kidding.

I was kidding.

Don't forget your wife and your two kids.

They are lovely.

I should leave.

What will you do after I leave?

I will take off my clothes and take a bath.

Betty...

Betty.

Who are you?

That day at bar I saw you.

They told me your name is Betty.

What are you doing here?

You have friends from all countries.

Not only Chinese are attracted to you.

Foreigners fall for you too. How impressive!

What do you mean?

You told me to leave early because you have a date?

And I thought you were being considerate.

It's not what you think.

Who is the white man?

I don't know him.

You don't know him? Why did he call your name?

I don't know.

How did he know where you stay?

I don't know.

Foreigners are not all tycoons.

Let me tell you. They make money...

...by exploiting us Chinese.

I don't want to listen any of this.

I had been exploited by them.

I hate them.

I'd rather confront them with just my fists.

Don't blame me...

Do not hurt me like this.

I didn't make any money from him.

Even if I did, this is my life.

My life. My way of living.

Who can blame me? Who?

Hello

Ms. Ting?

Yes.

A long-distance call.

Mum, how are you?

Fine. I am fine.

Don't worry. I'll take care of myself.

Money? No, don't send me any money.

I know, mum.

Bye.

Camera.

What's wrong?

Are you all right, Bruce?

Bruce, are you okay?

What's wrong?

Bruce.

Are you okay, Bruce?

Help him sit down. Come on.

Bruce...

He has a kind of brain disease.

This way.

Please

This way, please.

Paijiu.

Black Jack.

Please take a seat.

Please sit.

Serve the guests.

No shooting schedule today?

I came to see you immediately after pack-up.

What an honour.

I want to apologize.

Apologize? To me?

Why are you laughing?

Because I am happy and proud.

A woman like me...

...earns an apology from a superstar.

I lost my head that day.

Will you forgive me, Betty?

I've learned more about you.

What have you learned?

You're savage, strong, unreasonable.

I am right about it, ain't I?

You are totally right.

Do you want to hear a story from my young age?

Is it some savage saga?

I was 14.

I was a street hero back then.

Place your bets now...

Come on. Place your bet now.

Place your bet...

I'm sure win.

Place you bet...

Open...

Triple one. You all lost.

What are you doing?

It's none of your business.

None of my business?

Who do you think you are?

You little bastards.

You should be in school, not gambling.

It's not right.

Hey... how dare you kick my things?

Because I don't like it.

Learn from me, kiddo.

What kind of a world is this?

It's an isolated world.

We become more and more isolated.

Why do we isolate ourselves...

...in such a lonesome world?

Because...

Because what?

Because you and I...

You and I?

You are Betty Ting.

And you are?

I am...

You are Bruce Lee, a superstar, right?

No.

Because you're married and have children?

So we have to escape from the real world...

...and live in an isolated world?

Don't talk nonsense.

I want to talk to you about something.

What is it?

Betty, do you like your way of living?

My way of living?

Well, I have nothing to complain.

I make money from going out with men.

It's a fair deal, right?

But your youth will not last forever.

My youth?

And you have to think of the future.

Do I still have a future?

Didn't you want to be an actress?

You can still be.

I... I can?

I will do my best to help you.

Help me become a porn actress?

Betty, every one says...

...I am a daredevil.

So I am sure I can help you.

This is our first collaboration...

...with an American company.

It is an important production.

Mr. Henry McCarran and I...

...have gone through all the details.

But Bruce requests that...

...the leading actress...

...must be played by Ms. Betty Ting.

What do you think?

There're not many roles Betty Ting can play.

She can only play 'sex bomb' roles.

Sex bomb? What do mean by that?

Can you explain to me?

What the hell is "not many roles she can play"?

What's "she can only play sex bomb"?

What can you play?

Me?

What can I play?

Kung fu masters? Is it?

You...

Let me tell you.

I can play great or bad lovers, or artists.

I can also play Romeo.

An all-round actor can play different roles.

Am I right, Liang?

Yes.

The biggest problem of our film industry is...

...we have actors to repeat their roles.

And it's wrong.

Right, Mr. He?

Right, it's wrong.

I don't care what you say.

This is the only condition...

...if you want me to play in this movie.

And I won't compromise.

Please explain the situation to the American.

Yes...

Bruce.

What should we do now?

He's always as stubborn as a mule.

What should we do now?

You must settle things with him.

Don't worry. It will be fine.

Bruce.

Bruce, I will convince the American...

...to accept the condition.

Don't worry. I'll take care of it.

Have I ever let you down before?

Have you finished, Mr. Kong?

Yes.

Then please go. I've to make a call.

Okay...

Put me through to room 2440, Betty Ting.

Sorry, she's out.

Did she say where she was going?

She didn't.

Thank you.

You're distant from home. I drift alone.

Love grows in our hearts.

I wear my hairstyle for you.

I'll keep my hairstyle unchanged...

...to prove I'll love you forever.

Deepest love interweaves with endless hate.

Why didn't we meet when you were single?

You come into my life and then you leave,

like the rivers running east.

Why can't you let me in?

This is our house rule.

No sloppily-dressed allowed.

Am I sloppily dressed?

I can't let you in dressed like this.

Like what? Tell me.

I won't let you in and that's it.

Understand?

Do you think this is a government office?

You are doing business here.

I don't want to argue with you. Go away.

You are such a snob.

It's no use.

I won't let you in.

Why can't you let him in?

I am sorry. Can you explain to me...

...why you can't let him in?

Look, he isn't wearing a suit.

There's no way I can let him in.

That's why you refuse to let him in?

I am sorry, but this is the rule.

Take a look over there.

They aren't wearing any suits.

They are foreigners.

What?

What's the difference between them?

Foreigners can of course...

I have the right to shut them out.

Then I have the right to beat you up.

What are you doing? You want to hit me?

Damn you. You fawn on foreigners...

...but look down upon us Chinese.

Why do you look down upon your own people?

Why do you look up to foreigners?

Let me hit you, you flunkey.

Let me teach you a lesson.

Excuse me.

You are drunk, Bruce.

You are drunk, Bruce, listen to me.

Let me take you home.

Damn it.

Thank you.

Why did you hit the manager at the club?

Chinese look down upon Chinese.

I detest it.

I think this is not the main reason.

You mean...

You don't have to say it. I understand.

Why were you going out with those men?

You mean at the night club...

Who was the man dancing with you?

He's my boss.

One after another?

This is the way I do business.

You can't go on like this, Betty.

I have to support myself. No one else will.

I can help you.

No...

Why?

I don't want you helping me with money.

I don't need it.

What do you need?

I need your friendship...

...and your mental support.

I know.

I know.

Hello

Cut.

Great...

Great... It's perfect.

Good.

We are almost done here.

Almost done.

Okay.

Thank you, Director Lo.

It's my job.

You...

I am sorry. I won't sleep with her again.

You can't burst into the room like this.

I am looking for Betty Ting.

She has moved out.

Moved out?

How can you burst into our room?

Shut up.

When did she check out?

Yesterday.

Where does she stay now?

I don't know.

Bruce...

Yes?

We still have a few more shots to shoot.

We'd rather be done with all scenes of this set.

Tell your fatso.

I am not in the mood for shooting today.

Bruce.

Go. Go away.

I don't want to hurt you.

Go away. Leave me alone.

Fighting at the club, refusing to shoot...

...and getting involved with a social butterfly.

What's he doing?

He is not in the mood for anything lately.

I don't know what's wrong with him.

I think it's all because of Betty Ting.

He has a family and a career.

He should be satisfied.

I don't know...

...what Bruce sees in this woman.

Liang, you take care of this.

You talk to him.

Me? I don't think I can handle it.

How about you, Mr. He?

Me?

You are a gentleman. Try to reason with him.

I am afraid he won't listen to reason.

I am not suitable for the job.

Why not?

I work in publicity.

So?

If I talk to him,

he may think this is a publicity campaign...

...and beat me up.

You are all useless.

Right, I think...

...we should not confront him.

Better let the producer talk to him.

Me?

Yes, Ms. Lu, as the producer, is close to him.

And you're a woman. Better you talk to him.

All right, I will speak to him.

The white head told you to talk to me?

It's for your own good.

You worry that I might ruin my reputation?

How nice of him!

You only worry about the box-office receipts.

Bruce.

Don't take me for a brainless kung fu actor.

To be honest,

I know exactly what you think...

...and what you try to do.

Bruce, you can't think I am one of them.

Yeah, you are better than your husband.

Me? You kidding?

You think I am attracted to Betty Ting,

don't you?

The truth is there're rumours about you.

But none of you understands our relationship.

What relationship?

I was helping her, supporting her.

She has been neglected by the world.

She had a bumpy start like I did.

But I am lucky.

I decided to help her...

...to fulfill her dreams.

You didn't drink before.

I am troubled.

Is it because...

She's gone. I don't know where she is.

Bruce.

I must find her. It bothers me.

There is a chance for me to vent my anger.

Okay, I'll take it.

When?

Anytime.

Where?

Anywhere.

Tomorrow at dawn at White Head Mountain.

Okay.

Please begin.

Kung fu is an art.

A lofty and philosophical art...

...of our nation.

We should not use it to fight,

nor to kill.

Definitely not to fight with our own people.

She hasn't paid the rent for 3 months?

Okay.

I'll have my secretary...

...deposit the money into your account.

Okay... I am sorry, bye.

Betty.

I've been waiting for almost 2 hours.

Where have you been, Betty?

The casino.

Where is the $50000 I gave you yesterday?

They say if you're unlucky in love,

you'll be lucky in gambling.

But I am unlucky both in love and in gambling.

Betty, you've been losing money lately.

Don't go to the casino.

No, I never admit defeat before reality.

It's gambling, not reality.

I will fight against it.

The landlady called just now.

You haven't paid the rent for 3 months.

Yes, I haven't paid the car mortgage...

...for two months, too.

Let's drop the topic and have a drink.

No, thank you.

We are going to a party...

...held at the mid-levels tonight.

I'm not in the mood for a party.

Then you...

I want some more money.

Betty, you've lost 200 grand...

...over the past two months.

Don't turn me down.

Will you give me some money?

Betty.

The last time. Will you?

Okay.

I will give you 30 grand,

but this is it, no more.

Let me see your cards.

Wait.

So? Won any games?

Lost every penny.

Lost again. Another glass of wine.

Ms. Ting, you've been losing...

...for a few months.

Let's drink up, Ms. Ting.

Mr. Zhao, can you lend me some money?

What have you got for security?

I've pawned all my jewels to you.

There is only one thing left.

What's it?

The title deed for my house.

You don't believe me?

Yes, I do.

Then...

Where is the title deed?

Back at home. If I lose,

I will go home with your man to get it.

That should ease your mind.

I don't worry about it.

Judging by your recent track record at gambling.

I don't worry a bit.

Then lend me the money.

I will earn what I've lost back.

How much do you want?

A house at Beacon Hill, Kowloon Tong.

150 grand.

Okay.

50 grand.

50 grand, another 50 grand.

Okay.

Let me see your cards.

Come...

They will follow you home.

Okay, please wait here.

I want to go to the washroom first.

Okay.

Please.

You keep an eye on her.

Go check the washroom.

No one in there.

Report to the boss.

Boss.

What happened?

She escaped from the window.

Escaped? Go after her.

Yes.

Run away?

Stop it.

Betty...

Betty...

Leave me alone.

Why did you get involved with the gangsters?

Why did you gamble and get into debt...

...the loan sharks have forced you into a dead end?

I told you not to gamble.

I told you not go to those places.

Do you remember?

I told you to stay away from...

...those big shots.

Do you remember?

Why didn't you take the correct path?

Why did you go astray?

Why did you avoid me?

Why did you keep a distance from me?

You are a sham, a shameless person.

You know that?

You've never been true to me.

Betty.

Leave me alone.

Betty.

Don't call my name.

I am self-degraded. I am in debt.

I went astray.

I fooled around with big shots.

I was chased here because of debt.

But what could I do?

How could I support myself?

How could I make my living?

I can't escape the reality with you,

hiding in the ancient times.

I have no family.

No one loves me. I have no one to rely on.

I don't have hopes. I don't have a future.

What can I do?

What can I do?

Betty.

Betty...

Betty, please don't cry.

No crying any more. I have good news for you.

You will play the leading actress...

...in my co-production with the foreign company.

Really?

Yes.

Your dream is going to come true, Betty.

It's almost dawn now.

We'll kill her once she gets out.

He kept his promise.

He signed the contract with the film company.

Bruce, bring your leading actress here.

Right.

It's about time.

Do you want to bring the contract to her?

No,

she can sign it in front of the foreigners.

We'll wait for you here.

We have a very special party for Betty tonight.

She will sign the contract in the party.

Why don't you come in?

I almost couldn't bring myself to see you.

Why?

Come in.

I am sorry.

Betty, I can't keep my promise.

Someone else will play the leading role.

I couldn't help you after all.

I don't have the courage to face you.

I know I am just a porn actress...

...in other people's eyes.

I ain't good enough to be your partner.

Besides, this is an international production.

Don't try to help me again.

My fate is like the setting sun, it's over.

I lied, you silly girl.

Actually, you...

you are the leading actress in this film.

I am here to bring you to the party...

...where you will sign the contract.

You're bad. You made fun of me.

I hate you. You make fun of me.

Cheers.

How come Bruce and Betty aren't here yet?

They will be here soon.

I am ready, Bruce.

I... I'm fainting.

Bruce, what's wrong?

What's wrong, Bruce?

Bruce...

Mr. Kong, your telephone.

Excuse me.

Hello.

She may know we're waiting for her.

Quiet.

I should go.

Okay.

She's coming.

You can't hurt Ms. Ting.

Do you hear me? You can't.

She got Bruce Lee killed.

She didn't.

Bruce Lee died on her bed.

No, he died of brain disease.

You should not listen to the rumours.

You are wrong about Ms. Ting.

If you respect and worship Bruce Lee,

how can you caricature him?

He's a hero, an idol for lots of people.

I wear my hairstyle for you.

I'll keep my hairstyle unchanged...

...to prove I'll love you forever.