Original subtitles

What a godforsaken region! Like a banishment!

It's not that bad. There are enough women and wine in the camp.

Seems that we are there. They'll probably show us the way. Some sort of a greetings committee.

Lieutenant Sayun, Battallion 12! - Major Kano. -

The new commander? - Yes. -

Calm down! - What do you want? -

Two more uniforms down! - Right. -

Come on, go inside! Spread out!

China, 1943. The japanese have occupied Cathay and whole South-East-Asia.

The chinese army doesn't exist any more.

But the resistance of the partisans is still unbroken.

The guerillas hide in the mountains of the northern provinces, from where they attack the japanese supplies.

They attack camps, destroy bridges and railroads...

...and free Chinese prisoners from the occupying power.

When was the last time you were at home, lieutenant?

More than 3 years! - It will be a surprise to your mother!

I hope so. She doesn't know that I am japanese lieutenant now.

Some mothers don't like that. - She will get used to that.

The partisans have already killed more than one, who became a japanese soldier. So, be careful!

Wang! This asshole Fung Kau is coming!

He has the courage to come back?

Wearing a japanese uniform! Let me see.

I don't know, is it really him?

I recognized him!

I'll skin him when I get a hold of him!

Perhaps he wants to help us?

Never! - Wait! Let's see what he wants. -

He will only betray us to the Japanese!

You don't know that! He was our friend! - Now he is our enemy! -

- And if he isn't? - - Just look at him! -

Stop that! We are going to ask him!

Now it's too late to kill him!

I hope your mother will be fine. - I hope so too.

I'll be back this evening.

Hello!

Mother!

Don't you want to say "Hello" to me?

Lieutenant Fung Kau, at your command!

May I ask you: How are you?

Please wait, mother!

What do you want from her?

What I want? She is my mother.

I know that. But you are wearing a japanese uniform.

Yes, I am Japanese now!

And you are not ashamed of that?

In our family there is no place for a Japanese and there will never be!

We wanted...

Mother, do you know who is here?

Will you stay here? - Just for some hours.

You must be tired and hungry. - No, we only wanted to see you.

Please, sit down. - Thanks.

Where are they? Finally you are back!

We can't stay for long. It's too dangerous.

We have seen Fung Kau wearing a japanese uniform. I am sure he will come here!

We wanted to warn you. We don't know if he is a traitor or wants to help us.

He was here when they brought back my husband.

What are you going to do with him?

What am I supposed to do without him?

They have sentenced me to death.

Shut up! Go to the tree!

Watch, and see what happens to rebels!

Please, let him stay alive! He hasn't done anything to you!

Fasten him up!

He is not a rebel!

Take your guns!

Fire!

Fung Kau told me about it when we both were students at the university.

He was part of it. He is my nephew and has grown up together with my daughters.

He is not a traitor. I am sure, he will help us.

Mother, I will get some clothes.

He is wearing a japanese uniform!

Wang, you have been friends! - I don't know if we still are.

We will ask him and are going to kill him if he really is Japanese!

Why do you have to leave? How will this end?

One day the Japanese will be dispelled. - But when?

I have somethimg for you,' you will need it. - Thanks.

Be careful! Let us know how you are, from time to time.

We are worried about you!

Wang, I don't want to be alone any longer.

Promise, that you will take me with you, as soon as possible. I could be of use to you!

That's too dangerous, Yung.

I could take care of you, out there!

Wang, I love you.

Please, Wang! Take me with you!

It's time to go now. Maybe the Japanese already know that we are here.

When will you come back?

I don't know. Don't worry about me, Yung!

We will be fine!

Nice to see you again!

Fung Kau!

What does he want?

Don't you want to welcome an old friend?

All I can see is a Japanese watchdog.

You didn't learn anything. Be careful, the watchdog could bite you!

You never had the guts to bite!

I want him alive!

Jump over the wall! Get out of here!

Run! Hurry up!

What have you done? - Is he dead?

It wasn't your fault! Calm down, my child! Don't be afraid!

I killed him. Mother, I killed him!

Tell us, where your husband has gone to!

Where is his hiding-place?

I don't know!

She won't tell us!

Let me have a try!

Don't be so stubborn!

I don't know!

As you like! We have other ways to make you talk!

Do you want to tell me something?

Who told you to stop digging?

Do really want to die for Wang Yu?

You have killed a japanese soldier audaciously.

That means murder. And murder means gallows.

Too bad! You have married the wrong man!

Fill it up!

Tell us where your husband hides! - No! - Go on!

Where is he?!

There are still other ways and means! But I would like to save you from it!

One word and... - No!

I can't help you anymore, then. Take her away!

The defendant is found guilty of murder and sentenced to death by strangle.

The judgement is legally valid.

Due the war, all executions are transformed to life imprisonment.

Water! - Hey, what's up?

Kano, she is fainting! Get some water!

Yes, one moment!

Don't be so girlish!

Come on, darling! You'll get so much water that you drown!

It's not that bad in here. What have you done?

I have murdered...

Time to eat!

Always the same shit!

Give it to me!

Don't you want to eat? Only one meal per day!

Otherwise you will die of hunger!

It's less than enough, anyway...

If she doesn't want it we will eat it!

Hold it! It's not your turn!!

Well, but I already have it! - Stop that!

Why you don't want to eat? It is not that bad!

My mouth! They have... - Let me take a look at you.

They have pulled out her teeth!

These damned bastards!

Take this.

Tell me fatso, why did you get busted? You are so innocent looking?

Oh, I was always too hungry. For that reason...

...I was hired in the japanese canteen as a cookmaid.

But even there we didn't get enough to eat.

So one night, I went into the pantry to see what was left from dinner.

Hey, I don't believe it!

I only wanted...

Doesn't matter. Don't talk, spread your legs!

Let's see, what you else you have to offer.

Are you crazy? Take your hands off, fatso!

And all of a sudden, he drowned. I ran away, but...

Their informers are everywhere! No chance to get away!

I was taken in a brothel, when I wanted to steal something.

I was in a small circus. Together with my sister.

We have toured the villages and did any performance you can imagine.

Of course there are better ones, but we had fun.

One day, a japanese officer came to our show.

When we were finished with our show, he was already waiting for us in our dressing room.

You have no artistic licence! But I will be willing to talk if you do as I want!

Take your hands off!

Go to hell!

What do you want?

I want to help you. But you've to pay for it. - No!

My sister is still a child!

You can have anything you want, but leave my sister alone!

I didn't know that a japanese officer... - You don't know much.

But I'll teach you, once we have got acquainted!

But I don't want to be taught by you!

We are going to find out about that!

I love wildcats! How about it?

You're much prettier than your sister. Come on!

Go to hell!

Sister, I've stabbed him. He is dead.

This is my end.

Don't think about it anymore.

Yung, we want to get out of here!

I want to show you something.

Fatso, watch that nobody is coming!

Come down here.

Three month ago, we have started to dig this tunnel. It's nearly finished.

Only a few more days and we will be behind the wall.

We only have some spoons to dig.

Oh, what a surprise. Nice to see you!

- Move it! -

Have a seat!

I only wanted to see my daughters.

Take her chains off! She is no prisoner. - Yes, sir!

I beg your pardon, but we have had some bad experiences with visitors.

Even with mothers who are looking for their daughters?

Even that! Unfortunately your daughters are married to rebels.

Yumo, I don't need you anymore.

Yun has killed a Japanese. And we've arrested you second daughter,...

...because they both must know the hiding-place of the rebels.

It was only a coincidence that both men were at our home. Nobody knows where they went!

- I can't believe that! -

Come with me! Your daughter needs some good advice.

Maybe she will listen to you. It would be better for her!

Don't worry! She is still alive.

Don't you want to talk to her?

My child! What have they done to you? Take her chains off!

Tell us where we can find the rebels! One word and she will be free!

We really don't know it! Believe me!

Do you want us to keep on going with the interrogation?

I am willing to let her go, but if you don't want to talk, we will ask her! - Yes, sir!

No! I will tell you anything! Let her go! She will die!

You are a relative of us! How you can do this?!

Then stop crying and tell us where these cowards are!

My child! He wants to kill all of us!

He is satan!

Blasting!

Fire in the hole! Move it!

Blasting!

On that hill! I don't want to get some stones on my head!

Back to work!

Get going! Damn it!

Let me do this, these stones are too heavy for you. - Thanks.

Faster, or I will have to report it!

Yung, let me carry these stones. I'm stronger than you. You'll give me something to eat. - Ok.

Pick up more stones!

Don't hang around!

Faster!

Have you already heard about the new commander? What do you think about it?

Why didn't you get the job? Nobody knows more about this camp than you.

That's right! But I can't do anything against it.

You could talk to major ltoh. He's the son of the imperial marshal.

Itoh is our commander, but... - Yes, he is a nerd...

... but his word counts. There's no harm in trying.

Five prisoners committed to jail from the military - police. - Ok.

Get out!

Move it!

Take your hands off!

Five! What is your crime?

We don't know, either.

Strange... There are only lifetime prisoners in here.

We didn't have any trial, yet.

Do you think that you are innocent? That you are here by chance? Dark room!

One moment, Sir. She would be a nice playmate for major ltoh!

Take her inside! - Yes, sir!

What do they want?

The young one stays here! - Mother!

Hook it!

Mai Ling, Mai Ling! - Mother!

Shut up!

Ah, a new one. Did you come this morning?

Don't be afraid. What have they done to you? Have you been beaten?

Mother!...Mother!

You are here? Yung, my child.

Mother!...Mother!

Why did they arrest you?

Itoh is a son of the imperial marshal. He is very sensible just like a poet.

Even if you don't understand anything, admire him.

So you can twist him around your little finger. Ok?

I am coming.

Here's that little sweetheart. She's longing for you.

Please, come in my sweetheart.

But your dress is offending your beauty.

That will suit you.

Please, change. Make yourself at home!

Ah, I wanted to sing a song for you!

A song, you will enjoy! A song of mine!

Blades of grass are swaying in the wind.

The sun rises in the east. Water flows in the river.

The night is dark, the winter is cold.

The summer is hot and the land is green.

Beauty, spread your wings.

The air smells sweet. Your breath is like honey.

Love is prospering like a flower.

What do you think about my song?

I have put my soul into this song.

Until now no women has been such a beauty as you are.

May l....?

I would like to give you a present. Please, come here.

Would you be so nice to wear these silk stockings when you'll come back?

You have to leave, now.

Has he been satisfied with you? What did he say?

He wants you to read this paper.

I was very impressed by your choice.

If you like to keep my sympathy, treat this women very well.

Number 333 will get food from the staff canteen...

...and will only do indoor work. - Yes, sir.

Satisfied? - Yes.

Mai Ling?

Where have you been all night long? What have they done to you?

Are you collaborating with the Japanese?

Mai Ling!

You smell so good. Let's have a look!

Silk stockings!

She smells like a perfumery!

Where did you get it? I would like to have friend like this!

What's that?

That's a lipstick! - Give it to me! - I've seen it first!

I say who'll get it! Or should I smash you against the wall?

Give it to me, now!

Oh, what a nice lipstick!

Give it back to me!

It's a true one!

Food for number 333!

You!....Ah?

Let go!

I've had enough. You'll take the rest.

Get your hands off! I'm going to dispense it!

Calm down or I'll teach you how to behave in prison!

Stop it!

Everyone will get a piece of it!

Don't eat up all the food! - Get away from here!

What about us?

There are two watchtowers: One in the West, one in the North. We've got to get in between them.

The problem is to calculate correctly and dig far enough.

I think we are already behind the walls of the prison.

If we had a compass, I could tell you.

But it's more than 50 meters.

If the direction is right, we are finished. But, we must not take any chances.

Look, over there!

You could tell the commander how well you are treated by me!

Very strange, this sister of Yung. - Yes.

If the commander is away, maybe we could...

Lieutenant, would you please come to the office? - Yes.

Damn it! Who told you to relax? Would you rather work in the stone pits?

Kano, as a gardener you can get out of here everytime you want? - Yes.

Would you relay a message to my husband?

No news, Sir!

She is back.

We are through! I was outside. But we need to hurry!

As long as the thunderstorm lasts, they won't hear anything.

In pairs of two. Jing we'll go first!

You're next. If you don't hear anything, get going! - Ok.

Why don't you sleep? Lay down!

Come on, to the forest.

What's the matter? - If they see the whole with their spotlight...

We better cover it!

They have found them!

The gardener of the prison told us about a failed escape attempt.

But it doesn't mean that Yung and Mai Ling were killed.

That's the result when you are trying to escape!

Everyone who helped, will walk over the beam of death! Blindfolded!

Let's start!

Move!

Come on! Next!

Not in the mood? Faster!

Digging your tunnel was much faster! Next one!

What about the last two? - Blindfold them!

It's your turn! - Let me go first! - No, wait!

Wave to that old women!

The last one!

I don't want to see you die. Your daughter is a friend of the commander.

What about working together with us, against the rebels?

Your daughter has already talked to the commander.

I only have one daughter and she is not a traitor. - I guess I can't help my mother anymore.

If you are as stubborn like this, you will have to make it on your own.

Are we supposed to sacrifice ourselves for this ridiculous utopia?

The Japanese are superior to us. All we can do is learn!

Your daughter is wiser than you are.

Lieutenant. Telephone!

In the office!

Tell lieutenant Toku that I am now the new commander of the prison.

No, no need for him to get to the phone. I'll be there this afternoon. Tell him, please.

You will have the confirmation of the division by then.

A little bit unexpected, this nomination.

Why? You applied for that camp! I was a little bit disturbed by that...

... but it was at the right moment. - Yes.

There are rumours about an old love of yours, is supposed to be there.

I have loved this woman many years ago.

Attention! - Watchcommand women camp 21!

Officers, sergeants... - I'm the new commander Fung Kau!

Would you be so kind to show me my office? - Yes sir!

Please, follow me!

The commander's office!

I was told that you've got a lot of beautiful women here?

- Very beautiful! We've already chosen some. - Chosen?

We have arranged a welcome party!

But first, something else! - Yes,sir?

Three of your women are to be transferred to the central office, for a special examination.

Mu Yung and Mai Ling... - It seems that they are in contact with the rebels.

The secret service will take care of them. - I will send for them!

And have a car made ready. I will escort them by myself.

Where are we going? - You will get to know that early enough!

Don't be afraid. - Shut your mouth!

Get in!

The new commander has arrived. Open the gate!

New Commander? He already has arrived one hour ago!

What are you talking about? Open the gate!

What about that car? - It's the car of the commander!

Close the gate!

I know that man in the car!

Stop that car! He's one of the rebels!

Come on! Get out!

She was the girlfriend of your predecessor.

Interesting, but why did she try to escape?

I know this girl much better then you do.

And you didn't learn anything, either!

Number 207.

Number 207.

Are you deaf? Answer!

Never mind. - She has always been like this!

But not for any much longer! Soon she will eat humble pie.

Fung will ruin you, if you won't give in.

I can't do that. I would rather kill myself.

I know that he will torture us, but I can't do that!

My poor child.

Such a mistake must never happen again!

They are watching the prison much more than before.

I'll try it again. - At the moment we cannot do anything.

And they are torturing our wives to death. If you don't want to go, I will go alone!

- Please, let me go! Fung is my brother. He is not evil.

And he will listen to me, when I talk to him.

Hey, what's the matter? I didn't get anything to eat, yet!

Stop eating!

Stop where you are!

Who has taken two rations of rice?

I don't want to look for it!

You can give her my ration. I'm not hungry!

Mother!

Nobody here who took the rice?

Well, then all of you will take the rap for it.

Come back!

You have killed her!

Come on, we'll take you to prison.

No, leave me here!

I couldn't bear it anymore. I am so hungry!

That's why I took one more ration. Please, take it back!

I did not want to do that. Believe me!

It was all my fault!

I could not stand the hunger any longer...

Don't punish them.

We didn't get anything to eat...

Write in your report: Killed on the run. - Yes, sir!

On your mark, get set, go!

Faster! Faster!

Faster!

Come on! Yes, you can do it!

You're the second winner! I told you before!

Come on. We'll move on in a minute.

That'll be a nice photo!

Attention! - One moment, please!

Yes, much better now. Attention!

And now! That's it!

I'll take a photo now.

Only you. Without Wang!

Come on!

Would you be so nice to show me how to take a photo?

It's very easy to do...

You only have to pay attention that the sheet doesn't cover the lens.

Here, you have to push. - What about the focus?

Move your head a little bit to the right.

Watch here!

Smile! - Yes.

Ready? Go!

Hey, Wang! - What's up?

Did you ever have sex?

Don't look like that! You've got to do it some day!

Hey, Yung!

We are back!

Wang, I really was concerned!

Now we are back.

Guard! Get me number 207!

Yes, Sir!

What are you waiting for? Hurry up! - Yes, Sir!

Number 207! As you ordered!

Asking for permission to retire!

Well done!

Are you worried about your daughter or why did you change clothes with her?

Mu Yung is the wife of your friend!

You have visited us so many times...

...and you have liked Yung, as we all do. I know that.

Why do you want to destroy her,...

...destroy all of us?

Shut up!

She took a rise out of me! She made a clown out of me!

I did not want to do that!

Who are you? - I'd like to talk to the commander.

What do you want? - I am his brother.

Who are you? - His brother! Open the door!

One moment! I've to ask for it.

Come in.

Pao Chen!

Nice to see you!

Let's see if this is going to be nice!

I want to know, if you keep on going to work against your friends?

What nonsense! We are still brothers!

Join me, and I will take care of your career!

China doesn't exist anymore!

Maybe not for you! You are a traitor now! But no longer my brother!

Guard!

Well then, you are no longer my brother, too!

I didn't expect anything else!

He didn't eat or drink anything for 3 days.

Come on, Pao.

I don't want to harass you, but I'm asking you to understand me.

I can't understand a watchdog like you, who bites everyone!

Move on! Faster!

Move away from here!

Lay down! Pay attention! You too!

What do you want? - I have to pee.

Stay on the hillside! - Yes.

Damn it! Where is she going?

Hey! Stop! Don't move on!

Yes, but I'm so embarassed when you watch!

Women!

It's not nice to watch a women at this moment.

Ok, I turn around.

Hey!

Damned sluts!

She is trying to escape! Follow her!

I'm going to take care of you later!

Stop! Hold it!

Help me! Help!

Please, help me!

I'm coming!

Come on, girl. Everything is fine, now!

You are lucky that I just came across!

Hey, what's the matter?

Where do you come from?

Where am l? - First drink a cup of tea.

My grandfather saved your live!

Did you escape from the prison?

Don't be afraid! We are friends!

But if they'll find me? They are looking for me!

They won't find you here!

Please, bring her the food.

Just a small surprise.

What do you think about it?

She will be glad to see you.

I have expected you would come back by yourself.

It would have been better. But now, I had to report your escape.

I don't want you to be handed out to the secret police.

But why did you capture me?

You could have let me go!

Don't forget me in this game!

Do you think, I would give up that easily?

I want you! You won't escape anymore!

Even if I have to tear you to pieces!

You are mine!

If you don't want play along, you will get what you deserve!

Move faster, sweetheart! This is how work tastes!

Come on, let's help you! - Get off! You bloody whores!

You wanted it that way!

Now I've got you. Say that you're mine!

And you are going to be the queen of this camp!

You still don't want?

Lick my soles!

Can't you hear me? Lick my soles! I'm not going to repeat myself!

You have to get used to it!

Who are you anyway? You're just a fucking bitch!

Go for it!

Stop it!

Guard! Get her out! I can't stand her anymore!

Did she fight you? Back to her cell!

I'll destroy her! She will beg for life!

Get in there! Be quiet! - Yung?!

Go on! That's none of your concern.

Hold tight, I need a 4 inch spike.

Do you want to hang that girl without a trial?

In case of mutiny we have the right to execute them.

Kiss my ass!

What have they done to you? - Don't ask!

Was it Fung, who did it?

Please, eat! - Piss off! We don't want it!

I didn't ask you!

Go back to your japanese friend! You're an unwanted person!

Shut your mouth!

Is this the way the Japanese are doing it?

Perhaps the Japanese likes it, we don't!

We'll teach you the chinese way! - Are you crazy?

You don't know anything!

If I wouldn't be here, you wouldn't get anything to eat at all! - Hear, hear!

You're too stupid to understand!

Not as stupid as you are! - Hands off, you idiots!

Let her go! She didn't do anything! - No! She is a Japanese spy!

She tells them everything! Why else is she still in our cell?

What's the trouble?

But she is my sister! - Stop that!

Over there! And shut up!

Come on. You'll get another cell.

We won't forget you! Don't come back!

If we have to go to the stone pit now?

Sure, if she reports it to her friend! - This bastard!

Don't lose your courage, sister! I know why I endeared myself to the Japanese.

It's our only chance to get out of prison alive.

I'm so sorry that I couldn't tell anything to our mother. It was really difficult for me.

I would like to be shaved by you every day! - No problem.

I didn't sell myself to the Japanese for my sake! I want to help everyone, especially you!

Our husbands know everything about the jail. I'm in contact with them.

They will come to free us! Don't talk about this letter!

It's too early.

Thank you, Ling!

She will rescue us!

Yung is in a bad situation. They have sentenced her to death. You've to hurry.

Ok, tomorrow we will get you out there!

That's what you wanted! - Fung Kau!

During the execution a representative of the military court has to be present!

Cut that story! I can't bear it anymore!

I'll give you one last chance!

Tell me where the rebels are hiding and you're free!

Do your duty!

Ready, lieutenant!

Some last words?

No.

I will cover your eyes.

The commander sent me: You have to contact him immediately. - Yes, of course!

Are you ready? - Yes, sir!

Ready for execution!

Get the women out of the prison!

How are you, Yung? Can you walk?

Come on, we have to leave!

Wang Ju, finally you are there.

We've waited for such a long time.

Don't be afraid anymore!

They wanted to force us...

Wang, they tortured me.

He must not get away! You take care of Yung!

Come on, Yung! Take my arm! - We'll get her out!

All the women are inside the building over there!

Damn it! Commando!? Commando?!

What are you doing here? Outside is the living hell!

We've to unlock the cells! They'll blast it away soon!

Do you know where to find the keys? - Yes, I'll get them!

Commando?! Commando?!

Give up, Fung Kau! I don't want revenge. But I'll take you with me!

To go to one of your trials? - You are going to stand in for your crimes!

Do you tink you can escape?

You are free! Go to the mountains!

We've got to get out of the camp!

Hurry! The Japanese will be back soon!

Thank you, Ling! Without you we would never had a chance!

Yung, the mountains are secure place. No Japanese at all!