Original subtitles

What does Mad Dog want with us?

Brother Shan!

You're here! I ought to be punished for being late!

Mr. Kiu, we meet again!

This must be Mr. Chak Kam-tong.

Since the 3 tycoons of Shanghai were to be under the same roof,

I asked Mr. Kung to let me come along,

so we could have a good time.

I invited you here because I have a sweet deal for you.

You know Mr. Tojo rs the Chairman of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce.

He wishes to go into business with you.

What business? We're at war with Japan! What business can we do?

The Eight Nation Alliance invaded China and you'd work for the French.

I think we should be broad minded.

There's no need to set national boundaries.

Throughout history, those who have power should be in charge.

It's obvious Japan will rule China.

A wise man should go with the flow.

You should know how to choose.

That's right! Japan will promulgate the Greater East Asia Co-prosperity Sphere

so that all nations can enjoy prosperity.

Shanghai will be wealthier and more prosperous than ever.

If you're willing to serve our Emperor,

you'll be rewarded for your effort.

I'll follow the Boss' lead.

I'm not interested.

You Chinese have a saying...

Save it! I'm not interested!

Let me tell you...

Our Imperial Army will reach Shanghai soon.

I'll invite you for drinks then.

Mr. Tojo...

What's wrong with you, Chak Kam-tong?

I gave you a choice, but you chose a dead end.

If you want to be a running dog to the Japanese, leave me out of it.

What an old fool!

Tin, you're not stupid like him.

Actually...I came to ask you something.

I guess that won't be necessary now.

You killed those anti-Japanese activists.

What will you gain from opposing the Japanese?

They're coming and were no match for them.

What we must do is to seize the opportunity.

We've done that before and we should do it again.

So you're betting all on the Japanese.

Let me tell you,

don't quarrel with money when you bet.

Our troops are falling like dominoes, the Japanese are on a winning streak.

Our Government doesn't stand a chance.

I'm betting my money on the Japanese and they will prevail.

I bet you'll lose!

I dealt you a great hand but you refused.

Just watch me make a comeback!

Who is it?

What are you doing here? Please go away!

Kwai-seng, let me in. We need to talk.

You...

Take the money and the title deeds.

Help as many people as you can.

Why so suddenly? What happened?

I only want to do my part for my country.

But this is everything you have.

If I lose my country, money is nothing.

Right! We should all do our part.

The war has thrown us into great misery. We heed to get more help.

What's going on with Tin?

Don't bother! Mad Dog wanted us to work for the Japanese.

I turned him down and told him to go to Hell

But Tin didn't say a word.

He'll probably go with the flow.

He may squeal on you if you go to him.

Tin is nothing like that.

You can't read his mind.

Even the New Government has fallen.

He could do anything for wealth and rank.

Let's not talk about him.

The Japanese want me because of my money and clout.

Let me know if you need any help.

We were a team when we built our empire,

we can do that again in saving the country.

It's great to have your help.

I'll keep the money

and I'll he in touch.

It's late. You should go!

Very well! I have done what I can.

I'll get out of your way.

Take that away. We'll heat it up tater.

Master Koo!

Master Koo!

Mr. Kiu has no appetite?

Yes, he's very upset over Brother Shan.

What happened?

Brother Shan made it clear he'd work for the Japanese.

No one can be happy about that,

not to mention they're like brothers.

I have to go, Master Koo!

It's easy to sort out a problem

unless it involves someone's feelings.

Just like this cup...It has a crack,

you can't decide if you should toss it or keep it.

But you'll cut yourself if you use it.

You can't throw it away!

It's our wedding present from Brother Shan.

Find a way to repair it. Don't throw it away!

How?

Little rascal!

You need something?

Are you alright?

Yes, I just broke a cup.

A bit of shame.

We had it for a long time.

Hon-lam told me you're upset.

Let's talk inside.

I'm alright...Please sit down!

Kung Siu-shan has decided to work for the Japanese.

He gave me that cup.

I was so angry I smashed it.

It's probably not a bad thing to break something.

At least you have come to a decision.

But please don't get riled up. You need to get well.

I'm much better. Don't worry about me.

But I'm worried about you.

Shanghai is not safe. It's going to fall.

Even the French Concession is not safe.

I want you to join Yuet-lan in England.

The country is in trouble. We must stick together.

I can't possibly leave now.

I admire you for your patriotism.

But only when you and Yuet-lan are safe can I be free of worries in doing all this.

Do you understand?

Thank you, Brother Tin.

But my mind is made up.

I have never met anyone as stubborn as you.

I came here to ask you to go down for your medication.

Very well! Let's go down!

Tin!

What are you doing here?

Why didn't you tell me you were shot?

Luckily Siu-lau telegraphed me

What's the point of telling you? I won't get better any sooner.

I want you to leave for England tomorrow.

I'm your wife! Of course I'm worried!

What about me and the kids if anything should happen to you?

What could happen? I have recovered.

I'm not leaving.

I must stay and look after you.

It's not safe here!

Why?

The Japanese are coming.

Then I'm definitely not leaving.

We'll talk downstairs while I take my medication.

Come, listen to me...

Hok-yiu, your Brother Tin is right.

Your Father should not rub shoulders with the Japanese at a time like this.

I don't know what he's thinking.

This is not the time to hang around Tojo.

I'd better speak to him again

about not working with the Japanese on making films.

Or people will think we are traitors!

What traitors?

Hok-yiu and I are worried about you.

The way you hang around Tojo at a time like this

will easily give people the wrong idea.

What wrong idea? Just don't mind my business.

Everything else, I don't care,

but not this time.

What are you trying to say?

Tin came by the other day and he was worried about you.

He asked me to tell you not to take the wrong path.

I know he wanted me to tell you to stay away from the Japanese.

It's never too late to do the right thing.

Why must you talk about him?

You listen to every word he says,

but you won't listen to me!

I'm your husband, you should take my side.

I've made the right choice. It's a bright path I'm taking.

No, listen to mew

Don't be a nag!

I'm hungry. Fix me something to eat.

I have a lot of work today.

Hok-yiu, sit down! I want to talk to you.

What is it?

What do you think?

Should I be friends with the Japanese?

I guess there's no should or should not.

Whatever you decide must be right.

You've finally come to your senses.

I'll take you with me next time I see Tojo and pave the road for you.

Do we have to work with them?

People will call us traitors and throw eggs at us.

Nobody asked you to broadcast it.

Keep it quiet and nobody would know.

One must have vision.

When the Japanese win the war, the world will be ours.

Understand? Yes, Father.

On 12th November 1937, Japan launched a brutal attack on Shanghai.

The Nationalist army retreated and Shanghai fell.

Only the east and western districts of the International Settlement

and the French Concession were free from the Japanese,

forming an isolated island since the rest of the city has fallen.

Refugees rushed to the French Concession

and thugs ransacked the area.

The Police was unable to maintain order.

It was the darkest clay in the history of the French Concession.

Under the cover of their tanks,

the Japanese army went along Baoshan Road and attacked the Zhabei and Wusong districts.

The Nationalist Army announced its retreat from Shanghai after suffering defeat.

Citizens have swarmed into the French Concession for refuge

Brother Tin, the Chinese Territory has fallen.

Our Special Task Force has suffered heavy casualties.

Thugs have begun ransacking the city and people are running scared.

Summon everyone to Hui Xing for a meeting.

Right!

You're up! Did you get enough sleep?

What about you?

We were up late talking.

Why didn't you sleep in?

Tin has not fully recovered from his injury.

I want to visit an old Chinese doctor over at the border gate.

I heard he has a unique prescription for cuts and flesh wounds.

Really? I'll go with you.

(French Concession)

Open the gate!

Sir, the Frenchman wants us to go out there to suppress the riot.

How? It's a mess out there!

We'll wait and see. Keep an eye on things.

Yes, Sir.

Relax! The French Concession should be safe.

Who knows? It's a mess out there.

We can only count on ourselves.

I'll shoot whoever comes in here!

Chief, we have someone on guard tn the garden and at the entrance.

I wonder if Kwai-seng is alright.

Tim, send someone over to find out.

Right, Chief!

Open the gate...

Don't worry, the Japanese won't come here!

It's safe in here. Don't be afraid.

What are you doing? Let go.

Let go!

Run, Mrs. Kiu!

Yuet-lan!

Pick up the herbs!

Run!

Be careful!

Run!

Yung, bring some men to guard the banks.

Yes, Brother Tin!

What about the Police?

They refused to come out.

Take all the family members to the branches of each society.

Right!

Brother Tin, I'm sorry! I took Mrs. Kiu and Master Koo out

but we ran into some thugs and I got separated from them.

What are they doing out at a time like this?

Send someone to find them!

Right! Follow me!

Help...run!

Run...help me!

What is it? Help...

Run! Don't kill me...

Help! Don't kill me...

Help, it's not my fault!

Help...run!

Yuet-lan!

Get in.

Sit down!

Be careful!

I'll go see if I can find disinfectant and gauze.

Look! Someone is here, get him!

Stop!

Nobody moves. Get out!

Out! Get out!

Go! Get out!

Are you alright, Brother Hong?

I'm fine! What are you doing here?

It's a mess out there.

I came to make sure the cotton mill is alright.

Let's take Mrs. Kiu to the hospital.

Let's go! Be careful!

Why did you go out to buy medication at a time like this?

I didn't know there would be a riot.

The medication is for you.

Who knows where I dropped it?

We'll get some later.

As long as you're alright.

Luckily Siu-hong showed up in time.

He risked his life to fight off those thugs.

That's how Yuet-lan and I got away,

or else who knows what would have happened to us?

Where is he? Next door?

Yes !

I'll go check on him.

Get some rest, Brother Hong!

Don't worry, we'll keep an eye on your father and Ting-ting for you.

Thank you!

Tell them not to come, I'll be out of the hospital soon.

Brother Tin!

Brother Tin!

We'd better get going.

Thank you!

Don't say that! I did what I should have.

How are you feeling?

Still living! It's just a flesh wound.

I owe you a favour.

I didn't expect Shanghai to fall so soon.

Only the French Concession is safe now.

Today is only the first day.

Shanghai has a long Way to go!

The French Concession won't stay safe for too long.

How is my wife?

Her wound is seriously inflamed,

probably infected with tetanus bacillus.

That's why she's running a high fever.

There was a powerful remedy called Prontosil

but the Japanese took them all.

We don't have it in the hospital.

I know, you've explained that to me before.

Only the Japanese have this drug?

For the time being, yes!

I'll prescribe another antiphlogistic drug.

Hopefully her fever will go away.

Thank you!

Mr. Kiu, maybe we can cure Yuet-lan in Hong Kong.

How can she go in this condition?

After the Lugou Bridge Incident of 7th July,

the Japanese became unstoppable.

When Nanjing and Shanghai fell,

the Nationalist Government was forced to move its capital to Chongqing.

The Chinese Territory fell into the enemy's hands

same for the eastern and northern districts of the International Settlement,

leaving the French Concession completely surrounded.

But Japan has yet to declare war on the European powers,

so the French Concession remained relatively stable.

Despite the influx of refugees,

people can still live a normal life

in an era called the Isolated Island Period.

Mr. Kiu, you're not mistaken.

We have been waiting for you.

So you're with the NLO too.

Here...it's been a long time since we last had a drink.

I thought you wouldn't come back.

The enemy is far more superior,

so the Chairman had no choice but retreat.

I came back hoping to sabotage the Japanese intelligence work.

My prime target is Genji Tojo.

I knew he's more than a businessman.

He heads the Japanese intelligence agency.

I've been undercover around him for the past 6 months

and have managed to gather intelligence to destroy several Japanese arms depots.

I see.

I know Tojo values your clout inside the French Concession.

He will try to get you to work for him,

to strengthen the Japaneses position

and also to make known to all Chinese,

that even Kiu Ngo-tin relies on them.

He wants everyone in China to follow suit.

You're telling me this

because you want me to accept Tojo's invitation

to facilitate your work?

Yes! Genji Tojo only trusts you.

What do you want me to do?

In addition to collecting intelligence,

I want you to back up my staff within the French Concession,

and provide a safe house for their cover.

How can I contact you if I'm under watch?

Don't worry, I'll find a way.

Get someone you can trust to help you.

I know the risks involved.

I'd understand if you turn me down.

I will help you, for the sake of the country

But I don't think it's that simple.

What are you worried about?

Tojo knows where I stand.

He won't believe I'd surrender so easily.

I've had that covered.

I'll arrange for an accident.

Don't kill me...

It was the NLO who tried to kill you.

Don't say that before you're sure.

I saw Lik inside the car.

I've already sent someone to find out more.

Then word will get out!

We must get to the bottom of it

Whatever you do, keep it from Yuet-lan.

Will do!

You have done so much for the New Government,

why would they come after you?

Probably because Brother Tin refused to go to Chongqing.

They have to kill him for that?

Maybe he knows too much.

Brother Tin's film company is connected to Genji Tojo.

Their narrow mindedness led them to think

because Brother Tin didn't go to Chongqing Tojo is likely to win him over.

It'll be a big deal if Brother Tin goes over to the other side,

so they decided to act first.

Brother Shan!

Brother Shan!

Little rascal! The NLO used and dumped me.

I heard you were ambushed.

And you got injured earlier.

You'd better check the feng shui.

Get out, all of you!

Yes, Brother Tin!

You said you wanted to make a bet with me.

Now you know you've chosen the wrong side.

The New Government is done with you, they're capable of anything.

You've lost everything!

The truth is, the Japanese control half of China.

China will eventually become part of the Greater East Asia Co-prosperity Sphere.

You should have listened to me.

Had you worked with Tojo, you wouldn't have got so pissed off now.

Tin, I have seen it all.

I can't be wrong.

While the Japanese think highly of us,

work with me like before.

We'll both help Genji Tojo

and Shanghai will be ours.

Never mind that now! What about the drug?

No one in the world has Prontosil.

But the Japanese have all the drugs.

I came to ask you if you really need it.

If you do, I'll arrange for you to meet with Mr. Tojo.

You need the drug to save a life.

Maybe he'll help you out.

If you don't want to, I can't help you.

Hey...

Set up the meeting!

You should have done that a long time ago.

Mr. Kiu, here's the drug.

Thank you!

There's no need to ask Mr. Kung to relay the message.

You can come to me directly from now on.

You're right, Mr. Tojo.

Tomorrow I'll donate 300,000 to the Greater East Asia Co-prosperity Sphere.

Good! We'll help each other out.

That's the purpose of the Greater East Asia Co-prosperity Sphere.

From now on, we'll live in peace

and build a country that belongs to us.

Good !

I agree with Mr. Tojo.

I'll match Mr. Kiu's donation.

Let's all work together to build the Greater East Asia Co-prosperity Sphere.

Great! You're both sensible,

unlike other Chinese people who drag their feet.

Since we're friends, here's a toast to you...

Please... Cheers!

Brother Tin!

How is Yuet-lan?

She's still out.

Give the Prontosil to the doctor.

Where did you get this?

Never mind! Just go.

You're telling me this

because you want me to accept Tojo's invitation,

to facilitate your work?

I know the risks involved,

I'd understand if you turn me down.

Brother Tin! Brother Tin!

Po! Yes?

Give 300,000 to Genji Tojo.

We don't do business with the Japanese.

Why are we paying him?

Because I've decided to do business with them as of today.

We're at war with them!

If we do business with them, we're helping them.

Why are you doing this?

You're asking me?

Perhaps you should ask the Government why they moved to Chongqing

and left us behind to die!

Though the Government used us, this an entirely different issue.

As Chinese, we must defend our country and fight the Japanese to the bitter end.

The Japanese slaughtered our fellow countrymen in Nanjing.

This is no time to save our own necks, but to fight them the best we can.

We must protect our country and our people.

How? With what? We have no guns!

Use this fan? Stab them to death?

Or use this tea cup?

You won't rest until we're all dead?

I didn't make this decision for me.

I'm trying to keep you alive.

Well? No rebuttal?

Hon-lam, get all the initiation papers from the safe!

Do it!

Your initiation papers are ail here.

Speak up if you don't want to follow me.

I'll burn your initiation paper

and you'll no longer be my protege.

We'll go our separate ways. Your call!

Since the day I became your protege,

I will always follow you.

I'm staying too.

Me too!

Brother Tin, if you've made up your mind,

it's time we parted company.

From now on, I will not risk my life for you anymore.

Take care!

I'm sorry, I can't follow you.

Thanks for looking after me.

Take care!

Thanks for your help all these years.

Without you, I won't be here.

I'm not afraid to die,

but I will not work for the Japanese.

I'm sorry, take care!

You may go!

Yes, Brother Tin!

And you?

Never mind, save it!

Don't come back after you leave!

I always had the utmost respect for you.

I know I must go today.

But there's something I want to say to you.

There's no family without a country.

We should not work for the Japanese no matter what.

You have not fully recovered from the gunshot wound. Take care!

This way...

What's going on?

I don't know. Just get in!

Please show me your credentials for security check.

But we're riding in Mr. Tojo's car!

We must!

Look! Kung Siu-shan is sitting inside!

And Kiu Ngo-tin is next to him.

They're riding in a Japanese car!

They're doing business with the Japanese!

Hey! Stop taking pictures!

Outrageous! It's ridiculous they had to check my car!

Yes !

I'm sorry you were stuck in the car for so long.

That's alright. They were only doing their job.

Mr. Tojo, reporters were taking pictures.

Really? That's good! People will know

you're helping us build the Greater East Asia Co-prosperity Sphere.

It's such an honour!

Right! Now we're on the same side,

there's no need to hide anything.

Don't you agree, Mr. Kiu?

I agree with Brother Shan.

Let's work towards the same goal.

But my goal is still one person short.

You mean Chak Kam-tong?

Yes! Though Chak Kam-tong's influence is not the same as before,

he was once the Chief Inspector.

If he becomes the mayor of Shanghai

and helps us run the city,

we'll have twice the result with half the effort.

Mr. Kiu, I know he has your initiation paper

I can count on you to get this done.

It's simple, I'll do my best!

With Mr. Kiu helping me, you have nothing to worry about.

Very well! I'm glad.

An Extra!...Shameless tycoons selling themselves to the Japanese!

Can't believe Kung Siu-shan and Kiu Ngo-tin would collude with the Japanese.

Even Kiu Ngo-tin became a traitor!

He'll get retribution for this.

It's that traitor's wife and son!

His son makes films with the Japanese. He's a traitor too!

He's a traitor.

What are you doing?

Traitor...

Are you alright?

What do you want? Stop it...

What are you doing? Go away...Stop it.

Mrs. Kung...Master Hok-yiu, this way!

Stop it...

Hurry...

Stop it...

You're all packed! Where are you going?