Original subtitles

How can I help you, Mr. Kiu?

106 people.

106 workers,

from 106 families

who are scared and don't know what's going on.

It's best they don't know.

But you should know why.

I only know they're my workers at the cotton mill,

and not Axe Gang members.

Perhaps. But one or two of them just might be.

So you had to arrest all those innocent people?

The Boss gave the order not to let the guilty ones get away.

I must carry it out.

The Axe Gang murdered a Government official in public.

I thought I could warn the others by killing one, but I was wrong.

They would just carry on.

I don't understand why you called the Police

and helped them get away.

Why did you help them?

Out of justice.

You asked me to help you catch them

just so you could kill them all.

Fine! They should pay for killing people. I don't blame you.

But this time the overall sentiments are against the Japanese building our railway.

Thats the will of the people.

Yet the Government is bent on working with the Japanese.

Even if they murdered Counsellor Lee,

it's because the Government gave them no choice.

Perhaps you're right.

Frankly, I personally hate the Japanese.

But Mo Kwun-chiu opposes the Government,

and the Boss has given the order to take out the Axe Gang.

I must carry it out.

Your Boss is asking the tiger for its skin.

He thinks he can raise a tiger and use it to bite people.

I can assure you, he'll regret it.

I have no right to question his decisions.

He gave me an order and I must carry it out.

What will it take for you to let the workers go?

Trade one for a hundred.

You give me Mo Kwun-chiu, and I promise I'll release all the workers.

I'll find my own way to deal with the Boss.

That's blackmail!

If I wanted to kill the workers,

I didn’t even need to tell you any of this.

Honestly, if you disagree,

I can still kill Mo Kwun-chiu and take out the Axe Gang.

As your friend, I can only go this far for you.

Trade one for 106...It's your call.

I've moved Auntie Wah to a safe place.

The NLO won't find her.

Brother Tin, the red pieces are winning.

Not really! It depends on if I want to save the chariot.

I can take out his cannon

Then he'll take my chariot.

My chariot will take his adviser,

and then check mate.

You may have to sacrifice the chariot

but you'll win the game.

I think it's worth it.

But I shouldn't even have played this game!

Why hasn't he called?

Breaking news, Sis.

What is it?

Many people have gone to the Police Station and reported that someone's missing.

Isn't that strange?

People go missing all the time in Shanghai.

But they all disappeared on the same day.

You think this story is news worthy?

Hello, China Daily!

See you at the Meishan clearing in 30 minutes.

Where are you going?

Breaking news!

Miss Chor!

Brother Mo, here's your press pass.

Thank you!

Brother Mo!

You're going after the Japanese?

Goodbye!

Mr. Kiu wants to see you.

Siu-hong, what are you doing?

How did you find me?

Did you follow me?

Calm down!

Where are you taking Mo Kwun-chiu?

Let him go now!

Listen, leave Mo Kwun-chiu alone!

Then why won't you leave him alone?

Brother Tin has his reasons for this.

Brother Tin again? It's always him.

You have become his protege, right?

Why did you lie to me?

Lai Siu-hong, I'm so disappointed in you.

I don't ever want to see you again.

Mr. Kiu, I didn't expect we'd meet under such circumstances.

If you were willing to leave Shanghai,

none of this would have happened.

How can I leave such a lovely place?

I know what the Axe Gang has done.

The Government expects me to turn you in.

What do you think I should do?

You would have captured me if you really wanted to turn me in.

Perhaps you didn't know.

The NLO has arrested 106 workers from the union,

regardless of whether there are Axe Gang members among them.

They could go this far?

The majority of the workers are innocent.

They don't care. They just want you.

So you must turn me in to save them.

You can say that.

It's not impossible for them to arrest you.

It's probably a bit difficult.

The others will be fine once they have you.

That's despicable!

I don't mind dying.

The Government won't do anything to stop Japanese aggression,

so we had to do something.

Not only did they choose not to stop the Japanese,

but they've turned around and come after fellow Chinese people as well.

Is the Government blind?

No, they're doing this for their own interests.

They know the Japanese have their ulterior motives,

but they choose to ignore it.

Very well, Mr. Kiu.

You've saved our lives before and I trust you.

I can turn myself in,

but you must guarantee the safety of the union members.

I guarantee they'll all be safe.

I was prepared to die the day I chose this path.

Defending my country is something worth dying for.

This is something ail Chinese people should do.

But I need one more day to do something very important.

After that, I'll be at your disposal.

Something important? Very well! I trust you.

Thank you. I'll be in touch.

You'll then alert the NLO to come get me.

Good bye! Good bye!

Brother Tin

Mo Kwun-chi has sent you a letter.

Mr. Kiu, today at noon, I'll be at the East Gate of the South Market.

You promised to save my friends...

Hold on, Hon-lam. Where is he at noon?

The East Gate of the South Market.

Look at this, Brother Tin.

Today is the Tencho Festival.

Saburo Kawaguchi, the engineer in charge of the Tianjin North Railway will be there.

The East Gate of the South Market is on his way.

Mo Kwun-chiu mentioned he's looking for this engineer,

do you suppose he would...

Keep reading!

I hope you'll keep your word,

and turn me in after I've finished what I set out to do.

I was prepared to die the day I chose this path.

Defending my country is...

Something worth dying for.

This is something ail Chinese people should do.

Please scatter my ashes into the Huangpo River.

I was born in China and will die in China.

Signed, Mo Kwun-chiu.

The 106 workers are free.

They're safe and you can rest in peace.

Mo Kwun-chiu died for the country.

I have the utmost respect for him.

He was a man of foresight.

And far more patriotic than I am.

At least you didn't betray his wishes.

I can turn myself in,

but you must guarantee the safety of the union members.

But I need one more day to do something very important.

What will it take for you to let the workers go?

Trade one for a hundred.

Trade one for 106...it's your call.

But you must promise me one thing.

Let him finish his business first.

Mo Kwun-chiu will kill Kawaguchi at noon at the East Gate of the South Market.

What will you tell the Boss about Kawaguchi?

My job is to take out the Axe Gang.

I didn’t know Mo Kwun-chiu was manning to kill Kawaguchi.

When I arrived at the scene after your call,

it was too late to stop him.

As for the workers, after Mo's death,

the Boss believed I have taken out his accomplices.

He doesn't care what happens to the workers.

The New Government will issue a press release

and name you as facilitator in the apprehension of Mo,

who was subsequently killed on the spot.

Why are you doing that?

You're the owner of the cotton mill.

This is the only way to ensure the Boss' trust tn you.

The Boss will also decorate you

to thank you for helping us catch Mo Kwun-chiu.

I won't accept it.

Think of the big picture.

Certainly you'd want the Boss to believe you have good faith.

Outrageous! This is not the time to be sad.

I'll be held accountable for this.

On his way to attend the Tencho Festival,

Saburo Kawaguchi, Chief Engineer of the Tianjin North Railway,

was assassinated by anti-Japanese rioter Mo Kwun-chiu.

Construction of the railway is suspended.

Congratulations' Congratulations!

Thank you...

Mr. Kiu has done so much charity work

and made such contributions to the New Government,

he's no doubt a pillar for the country.

He's helped the New Government root out the Axe Gang.

Now that the extremist Mo Kwun-chiu is dead,

I'm so relieved no one will stir up any more trouble.

People are always protesting

and making demands on the Government.

People like Mo Kwun-chiu disrupted order in Shanghai,

and affected the way we run business.

This is bad for the economy and people's livelihood.

Tin will be decorated today by the New Government.

Everyone thinks differently of his position and status now.

I'm glad to see him so happy.

Is Mr. Kiu really happy?

Happy or not, he looks the same!

He doesn't really enjoy the limelight.

Hon-lam! Yes?

Book us a table at Tin Kung!

We must celebrate properly.

I'll do that right away.

You should come too.

Bring the car around, Brother Tin is coming.

I don't understand. Why was he decorated?

What don't you understand?

The NLO wanted to catch Mo Kwun-chiu,

it was Brother Tin who saved him.

Why did the New Government say he helped take out the Axe Gang

and wanted to decorate him for it?

Things are not as simple as they look.

I know Brother Tin must feel awful.

I don't think he wanted to be decorated.

Mrs. Kiu and Master Koo are waiting for us at Tin Kung.

Let's go to Hui Xing first.

We're friends and should stay in touch.

The Boss has given the order to take out the Axe Gang.

Your Boss is asking the tiger for its skin.

I can assure you he'll regret it.

Go to the East Gate at the South Market.

Right!

Though the Government has kept a tight lid on Kawaguchi's assassination by Mo,

someone must know what he has done for his country.

Mo is definitely a martyr.

Hon-lam...

Change the typesetting. I want this story printed tomorrow.

You saw what happened.

The more the Government officials want a cover up,

the more I'm determined to expose them and their collusion with Kiu Ngo-tin.

We've taken a lot of pictures.

I'd better hurry back to develop these.

She's in a foul mood. Cheer her up.

Still mad at me?

Perhaps we take different stands,

but we shouldn't let that come between us.

How is that possible?

You obviously used me in what happened to Mo Kwun-chiu.

Why else would you have followed me?

Why did you take him away by force?

We did not hurt him.

Maybe because he got away

and hurried off to kill Kawaguchi.

But the funny thing is,

why would the NLO show up at the scene and kill him on the spot?

Who else but you would have tipped them off?

Can't defend yourself because I'm right?

You won't admit you're Kiu Ngo-tin's protege

but I know you are.

You want to protect him? I will expose him.

Kiu Ngo-tin colluded with the NLO and murdered a patriot.

There's a lot more to the story.

It's not as simple as you think.

Whatever Brother Tin did, he was doing it for the greater good.

Siu-hong, I'm your girlfriend.

Why won't you tell me the truth?

What ineffable reasons do you have?

I would have told you if I could.

Don't forget you're a reporter.

So what?

If you can't tell me, it's probably nothing good.

If you trust me, don't ask me anymore.

Not that I don't trust you.

But the things you're doing has made it impossible for me to trust you.

I can't help it if you're firm on your belief.

Believe it or not,

you have your standpoint, I have mine.

There's no end to this argument.

I should go!

With Kawaguchi dead, Kenjiro Corporation has lost its Chief Engineer.

The New Government probably won't give them the railway contract.

But the Japanese won't give up so easily.

The Tianjin North Railway must stay in the hands of the Chinese.

If Mr. Hung will take the lead in bidding for it with other Chinese merchants,

the whole thing will be much simpler.

Mr. Kiu won't be directly involved.

But he will bear the majority of the cost.

We've hired British and French consultants

to provide the most advanced technology

and greatly increase the chance of us winning the bid.

If Mr. Kiu has made all the arrangements,

I'll contact the other merchants right how.

I should go.

Thank you! Watch your step!

Watch your step, Mr. Hung.

You think this whole thing is that simple?

Of course not!

Hon-lam, bring the car.

I must go see a friend.

Right!

I admit the Japanese are aggressive.

You came to see me about this?

This is a very serious matter.

I hope you can relay my message to the Chairman.

He cannot work with the Japanese on the Tianjin North Railway.

I'm willing to take the lead

because I want him to know my determination.

I agree with you.

But I'm afraid he thinks differently.

I will pass on your message,

but don't have high hopes.

You may not get what you want.

I know it's not that simple and easy.

That's why I need your help.

Kawaguchi's assassination by Mo Kwun-chiu

pissed off the Japanese

and the Chairman was not happy.

But he didn't pursue the matter, and I take it to be his concession.

He decorated you because he appreciates your worth.

But this is his game,

we're only pawns in his hands, he decides on the moves.

You may offend him if you persist.

And nothing I say can help you.

I understand.

Perhaps everyone is a pawn to him

and we have no right to ask anything of him.

He has his game, and I have mine.

It's every Chinese's duty to love his country.

Will do my best to keep the Japanese out of China.

Brother Hon, please help me out.

Mr. Kung, what film are you making now?

I'm not making a musical anymore.

I have a better story...Excuse me!

Brother Tin, sorry for neglecting you.

It's alright...Nice turn out!

What's the name of your film?

It's called Across the Northeast.

An inspiring story about a Japanese soldier

saving a farmer in the mountain regions of Manchukuo.

You're glorifying the Japanese Army!

Why pick such a story?

This is our first film, I want to make a bang

so I'm working with a Japanese businessman.

Someone you know, Genji Tojo.

Mr. Tojo has been very supportive.

Not only did he come up with the capital,

he also hired a famous Japanese star...

What do you know about Genji Tojo?

He appears to be a businessman, but...

Who cares who he is?

Father!

All businesses should be innovative, gimmicky and profitable.

All you care about is making money?

Of course!

I'm helping you discipline your son.

He's my son. I can do that.

Spare me your act! You're no patriot!

You killed Mo Kwun-chiu

and kissed up to the New Government.

Why else would they have given you a plaque and a medal?

I may be a mad dog, but you're the Government's running dog.

Mr. Kung!

Mr. Tojo!

Mr. Tojo!

We meet again, Mr. Kiu!

Mr. Kung told me, you have invested in the film company.

I'm glad we're finally working together.

Miss Siu-dip, are you happy about your part in the film?

Absolutely!

But Mr. Kiu seems to hold a different view.

No, I just don't think we should make such a film.

You have a problem with working with the Japanese?

I have no problems working with the Japanese!

It's an honour to work with you, Mr. Tojo.

Everything is ready,

it'd be ridiculous to stop now.

It's alright it your Brother Tin is not interested.

Give him back the money. I'll pay for it.

I have absolute confidence in you. Will support you!

So there're no problems now?

None at all!

The guests are almost all here. Lets get started.

Hon-lam. Bye, Brother Shan!

Mr. Tojo!

Careful...Don't wreck it!

Too low on the left... now the right is too low!

Master!

Yes, that's right! Higher on the left...

Brother Tin!

What is the plaque doing here?

It's an honour, I must hang it up.

Who told you to bring it home?

Where else do you want it?

Anywhere but here!

Take it down!

Next time ask me before you do anything!

What should we do with it?

Take it down and put it in the store room.

Be careful...

What is it? He always listens to me. Why is he so huffy today?

Don't be upset. Mr. Kiu is probably in a bad mood.

He deals with so many people at work.

He must keep everything to himself.

Only in front of those closest to him can he show his true self.

Still, there's no need to throw a fit!

Try to be more understanding.

However hard he works, at least he gets consolation at home.

Of course I'll be understanding, I'm his wife.

You may go!

Yes, Madam.

Have some sweet soup.

Next time, just tell me what to do.

How would I know what you're thinking?

You know I'm awfully stupid.

I would have told you if I could.

Sometimes it's better not to know anything.

Do you understand?

How I envy your ignorance. Less trouble!

I have no troubles because I have a good husband.

I shouldn't have used that tone, I'm sorry.

I know you're busy.

We meant to visit the kids in England.

But you should stay in Shanghai.

I'll go with Ngor. Let me worry about the troubles at home.

Might as well.

During the Xian Incident on 12th December 1936,

Chiang Kai-shek was taken into custody by Zhang Xue-liang

and was forced to end the civil war

and set up a united front with the Communists against Japanese invasion.

On 7th July 1937, the Lugou Bridge Incident took place.

The Japanese were conducting a drill near Beiping

and under the pretext of looking for a missing soldier,

they demanded permission to enter the city of Wanping to conduct an investigation.

China refused and before dawn on 8th July, the Japanese attacked Lugou Bridge,

which marked the onset of the invasion of China.

Oh 24th August, while the Japanese Army launched a full scale attack on land,

its navy sealed off the Chinese seaboard.

The Japanese has started the war in the northeast.

Beiping and Tianjin have fallen.

Though people held different views before,

such differences will be cast aside in the face of war.

The Chairman wants to round up alt the patriots

and fight the enemy on a united front.

Do ask him to rest assured,

I'll do whatever I can for the country.

The Japanese will soon reach Henan and Yubei

and eventually Shanghai.

Henan is plagued with chaos and looting,

the Government is losing control.

I suggest we set up a Special Task Force,

and mobilise civilian forces.

Will come up with the money

and all my followers will join in

to help the Government maintain order

or help the people the best we can.

Watch it...Be careful!

Be careful!

Tin!

Brother Shan! Boss!

This place means a lot to us.

Do you have to clean it out so quickly?

I intend to use it as the headquarters for the Special Task Force.

I know you work for the Government.

What do you want with us?

I need to discuss something with you.

Hon-lam, watch them pack things away!

I will!

Wait here.

Yes, Brother Shan!

What is it?

Shankeng is officially closed,

but we remain the most influential figures in Shanghai

I hope we can fight the Japanese together.

What? You want us to fight the Japanese? Are you kidding?

This is war, not a street brawl!

The Japanese have big ships and cannons, what do we have?

You're asking the boys to commit suicide.

There are always casualties in a war.

The Japanese are coming,

and it's our duty to defend our country.

You can't possibly take their side!

I'm not saying I'm not patriotic.

But I won't fight or donate money just because you've asked me to.

It's my money and my men.

Don't take things for granted.

Why don't you ask someone else?

We must work out other things first.

I have to make arrangements with my business and assets.

Donating money is simple,

but we need to talk about the rest of things

There's a war going on,

no one can be spared from it.

Don't worry about me! I get along swimmingly with the Japanese.

That's all? I'm busy. I have to go.

I won't stop you if you wish to fight the Japanese.

But I want to know about Kwai-seng.

Where is she?

I know she doesn't want to see me.

I only want to make sure she's safe.

Times have changed.

If the Japanese reach Shanghai, I may never see her again.

Don't worry. She's safe.

Take a break, Miss Kwai-seng! Let me do the work.

You're not my maid anymore.

I'm keeping you here because your hometown has been taken.

It's not safe for you to go home.

Kwai-seng!

Master!

Miss Kwai-seng!

Tin told me you're living here.

The Japanese are coming and it's chaotic out there.

The world is different now.

Let's forget about the past.

You'll always be my wife.

Let me take care of you.

While we still can, let's leave Shanghai.

Maybe we can go to Hong Kong.

Whether I live or die, it's my destiny.

I'm not leaving.

I'm not leaving if you're not.

That's your decision.

What you do is not my concern.

It's dangerous for you to stay.

You even sent Ping-on away.

Unlike the International Settlement, it's not safe here.

This is a place for meditation,

the Japanese won't come here.

Mr. Chak, please leave if you didn't come here to worship.

Miss Kwai-seng...

Miss Kwai-seng...It's me!

Fook?

Have some water.

How did you find me?

I've been hiding from the Japanese Army till I reached Jiading.

I ran into Ping-on and he told me your whereabouts.

Why did they try to kill you?

When I couldn't find you, I went back to my hometown.

The Japanese killed my family,

so I joined the anti-Japanese guerillas

hoping to hold them off.

I know I may get you into trouble, but I really need your help.

Tell me!

We saved some womenfolk along the way.

They were the families of patriots fighting against the Japanese.

They almost got shipped off as comfort women.

Where are they now?

I've been trying to protect them. They're hiding in the woods nearby.

Miss Kwai-seng, can you take them in?

Don't worry, I won't let the Japanese find them or violate them.