Original subtitles

In case of emergency, meet in Money Lane.

Ding-bong is in danger!

There you are!

Ngo-tin!

I was right, jasmine stands for you.

This is a coded message, right?

What coded message?

Don't lie to me!

Why are you hanging out with the revolutionaries?

Are you involved with the assassination of Marshal Lok?

Who's Marshal Lok? Who are you talking about?

I came here to look for Ding-bong.

Because he owes me money. What a creep!

He borrowed money from me and disappeared.

I just found out he's come back.

You broke up with him?

Yes! I can't help it if you don't believe me.

Are you sure you're not a revolutionary? You can get killed, you know?

I'm not!

Look at you! You've gotten so thin in 2 years!

It's time you came home with me.

Go home? No way!

I'll level with you...Father passed away, you should visit his grave.

Father is dead?

I know I let him down,

but he's already dead, what's the use of going home?

As long as I keep him in my heart,

it makes no difference when I go back.

I found a job at a cotton mill, I can't leave.

What's that? You must visit Father's grave.

What kind of job is it? Why can’t you leave?

Girls should be able to think independently in this new era.

I want to be a modern woman who thinks for herself.

Modern woman?

You won't understand.

Just don't worry about me. I have to go.

Hey!

I know I can't stop you, at least tell me where you work.

A cotton mill in Sanlin.

I'm at Shing Wah Fruits at Shiliupu. Look me up if you need me.

(Shiliupu Wharf)

What are you doing?

You want the kite?

It's so high up...

If you leave now, the wind may blow it away and you'll never get it back.

Good! Father wants me to take it down within the day.

If I don't, I'll have no dinner tonight.

If the wind blows it away, then it won't be my fault.

No dinner? Is that an expensive kite?

No, Father wants me to be brave. But it's really too high up!

I know what...

Great! Father won't scold me now!

Brother Tin, you're brilliant!

Who's brilliant?

Look, Father! I got it back!

See? I was right.

If you're brave enough, there's nothing to fear.

I'd soon eat you like a fried bun if you're useless.

Don't talk to him like that!

Mother, I'll go with you to the market.

Come on!

Bye, Brother Tm!

Brother Tin? He said that without thinking.

I bet you got the kite for him.

There's no need to thank me.

I should scold you for messing up how I discipline my son.

Somehow this boy is gutless.

He's nothing like me.

I really must teach him properly.

He's a good boy. At least he listens to you.

My sister had the nerve to become a revolutionary.

Shall I teach her a lesson?

No, I've already said my piece.

I can't help it if she won't listen.

I was just kidding, I charge a fee to do a job.

Say no more, let's go for a drink.

I can't, I have to watch the fruit stand.

What? How much can you make standing there all day?

Still! I have to do it.

If you want to be stuck there, I can't help you.

Uncle Wah!

Your leg hurts again? Let me...

Where have you been all morning?

I went looking for Siu-lei.

Really?

I saw you hanging around that Mad Dog.

I don't hang around.

There are mad dogs everywhere, you can’t avoid them all.

But if you make friends, you stand to gain from it.

Come on, let me help you.

Didn't you notice nobody came by to mess with us?

Why?

Because of Mad Dog.

Don't think you can get any perks from that.

Hanging out with someone like him may just get you killed.

You have to rub hard!

Never mind...

Where are you going?

To watch the stand.

But you hurt your leg!

I promise I'll sell everything before we close.

Fresh fruit...

A copper for a Laiyang pear.

Selling the whole case won't add up to a silver dollar!

Do I want to be moped up in here selling fruit for the rest of my life?

(French Concession)

How odd! My men got wind

there are still revolutionaries in Shanghai.

Not just the remnants, but the mastermind.

But the Chief Inspector said they'd been wiped out.

Was I mistaken?

Your men heard wrong.

Not only did I arrest them, I killed them all.

Really? But I didn't see that!

You want to see ghosts?

Shall I dig up the bodies for you?

There's no need. I trust you.

But you must catch whoever that's managed to slip away.

Rest assured, Captain Fiori. My men will beef up patrols.

The Chief Inspector can perhaps double check on the body count.

Chief!

Brother Tong!

Come with me! Right!

He said there're still revolutionaries out there.

I want them caught in 3 days, dead or alive!

Or else, I'll bury you two with them.

Yes, Chief!

Yes, Brother Tong!

Tim, Tung Ting-heng talks too much. You know what to do.

Yes!

(Chinese Territory)

Let's go!

(Yiu's Residence, Chinese Territory)

You said you need to be back to work.

How come you're still here?

I'd rather see you than the Frenchman.

Shall I stay here with you a bit longer?

Did I say I need company?

Don't you want me to stay?

I get it. You'd better go!

Miss, the Chief Inspector's men are here.

Chief, the car is ready.

Don't work so hard, or else I'll close down Yee Heung Garden.

We won't let her work.

Watch your step.

Bye!

Be careful!

Did you collect everything from Merry Lane?

Yes!

I've been spending less time at Yee Heung Garden.

Keep an eye on things for me.

Sure! You can count on me.

The key is you must not work too hard,

or else Brother Tong will close us down.

She seems happy lately.

Now that she's found someone,

who cares about the business?

Are you crazy? If Miss Kwai-seng closes down the business,

you and I will be out on the street.

It's easy to run a business but hard to find a good man.

Harder still to find someone attentive and stylish like Brother Tong.

Don't let go!

You must hang onto him!

Unlike you, I'm not young anymore.

I doubt if our relationship would last.

Why do you say that?

I think he loves you with all his heart.

It's hard to know a man's heart.

We have been in the business long enough.

When have we seen a man who's sincere?

He'll do anything to woo you.

Once you oblige him, it's only a matter of time before he gets tired of you.

I knew this would happen down the road.

I'll cherish what I have now and be happy.

I won't ask for more.

Someday, he'll leave me.

Have you seen this man?

(Money Lane)

Here's food!

What took you so long? Did anyone see you?

No, I've been careful not to let anyone follow me.

But the heat is really on, they're looking for us everywhere.

The Police and some men. I don't know who they are.

Probably Chak Kam-tong's thugs.

I told you to stay in Suzhou.

When I heard what happened, I had to come back.

Luckily you left me the message.

I'm afraid I'll get you in trouble.

But I'm not! Don't leave me again.

We're in this together!

We killed a Frenchman, Chak Kam-tong will have no mercy.

They've already busted a few of our hideouts

Now they're sending so many people after us.

They'll soon find us here and we're dead.

We must leave Shanghai and go south where we'll be safe.

Don't forget our mission is to kill Marshal Lok.

We can’t leave until that mission is completed.

Don't be pigheaded, Ding-bong.

What can you do in this situation?

What about Siu-lei's safety?

The sooner we leave the better.

You'll be dead if you're caught.

Choi Ming is right. The key is to stay alive

While I still have the connections, I'll find a boat to take us to Guangzhou.

But... But what?

It'll cost a lot of money

The pressing matter is to find money.

How? The heat is on!

There's a way, but we must take our chances.

Nobody has seen you, you'll have to do it.

Do what?

I'll tell you later.

Your brother was looking for you.

Will he be any trouble?

No, he doesn't know anything.

I asked for this house from a relative.

They'll find us eventually.

We need another place to hide.

I know of a place and someone who can help us.

Go that way!

Chak Kam-tong's thugs!

We'll split up!

We'll split up!

Come back! Stop...

Stay calm!

(French Concession)

No wonder the Frenchman is so romantic.

He learnt that from the movies.

How interesting!

Well? You didn't like the movie?

I did. I loved it!

Just that I have never been to a theatre and watch a movie like an ordinary woman.

You'll never be ordinary.

It's just the two of us.

Why make such a fuss and reserve the entire theatre?

I feel so flattered.

You're so distinguished. We must do it in style.

The scenery is nice.

Let's get out for a walk.

Stop the car!

When I was little, my Father brought me here

There used to be osmanthus trees

and they were beautiful when flowers were in full bloom,

not to mention its fragrance.

Too bad they're gone now.

If you like osmanthus trees,

I'll ask someone to plant as many as you like.

I can plant them in my house,

and you can come see them anytime you like.

Is your house quiet like this?

I like this quiet surrounding.

We can take a walk and have a chat.

If I get to choose, I'd rather be an ordinary woman,

marry the man I love, and lead a simple, quiet life.

Isn't that great?

Am I good enough for you?

I know you have misgivings about us.

I can assure you, I will not hide my woman.

Or let her suffer or feel aggrieved.

You still think it's just a fling between us?

You don't mind who I am?

I do mind that you don't believe

I can give up all women for you.

I'd mind very much if I was not your last man.

I want you to be my woman...

Will you?

Is this a proposal?

Can you spare some change, Miss?

Go away!

Watch out!

Chief?

Who sent you?

(Secret Society in Chinese Territory)

I invited you here to clarify something.

Someone was trying to kill me,

not daring to do it in the open, but using a minion in disguise to do the job

thinking he could hide his tail.

But I saw through his ploy.

Master Choi, what have I done to you?

Why do you want me dead?

I admit I did it.

Everyone here wants you dead.

I just made the first move.

You gave us no choice!

You wanted us dead.

You don't get it?

Yee Heung Garden has been expanding, taking away our business.

Now you've offered a much higher price to our girls.

You're forcing us to fold.

They came to me because I treat them like human beings.

You know very well how you treated them.

You can only blame yourself for bad management.

Kwai-seng, even when your old man was alive,

he never once use this tone with us.

You're not showing us any respect.

You're not leaving until we settle this.

You're not leaving until we settle this.

Stop!

Stand aside!

I heard a gang was starting trouble in the French Concession.

Brother Tong!

Call me Chief Inspector!

Chief Inspector!

We're trying to settle a business dispute.

Gangs have their own way of settling matters

There's no need to trouble you.

Listen up, she's my woman.

Her business is my business.

Whoever touches her will answer to me.

The FCP will back up Yee Heung Garden?

What's wrong with that?

We caught a hired killer

and the Chief Inspector will go by the book.

The mastermind and his accomplice will face the death penalty, you hear?

I do not wish to pursue the matter!

I also have no intention to shut you down.

It's simple. Whatever is fair.

It hasn't been easy for the girls to make such a living.

If you promise not to oppress them,

Will send them back.

Other brothels can be thriving like Yee Heung Garden.

But if anyone wants to pick on me again,

I'll be more than happy to oblige!

Got it.

(Chinese Territory)

Place your bets...

Fantan and 3 dice can keep me fed.

You might just lose your shirt!

Over there!

Let me check this out...

Don't worry! I'll watch out for you!

Is that Siu-lei?

Don't make me play rough!

I know that guy!

Is she a revolutionary?

Oh my goodness!

Get down! I have a bomb!

Give me the money or we'll all die!

You have a lot of nerve, missy!

Stay back or the bomb will explode.

We only want money!

Give us the money on the table and we'll go!

Who are you?

Revolutionaries!

We ran into a small problem and need money for the road.

What should we do?

Wait and see.

How do I know if the bomb is real?

Go ahead and try...and we'll all fry.

Listen, the bomb is real!

These two are true revolutionaries.

Don't move!

I wouldn't dare move!

It was in the newspapers, they killed the Frenchman.

I was there. I recognise them.

Good! We're willing to die for our country.

Give them the money before innocent people get hurt.

We came here to gamble, not to get killed.

You have no right to bury us with you!

That's right...

Take the money and go!

Don't follow us!

Siu-lei is outrageous!

She lied about working for a cotton mill.

She was a revolutionary all along!

She even had the nerve to extort money with a bomb!

She really had me scared just now.

She really had a lot of nerve to rob a casino.

I can't tell if they're revolutionaries or swindlers.

The FCP issued an order to shoot them on sight.

Both sides of the law are looking for them.

I don't know where she is!

It's dangerous for her to stay with them.

I must find her soon.

His wound is quite serious. It'll take time to heal.

I'm leaving this dressing with you.

Few outsiders come into this village.

You must be careful while you're here.

Don't let anyone see you.

Remember to use the backdoor.

Look at the money! I told you it'd work.

Siu-lei, I'm sorry you had to do this.

It's all because I wounded my leg.

Let's not talk about you or me.

I'm not afraid. I only want us to leave.

Choi Ming, when can we go?

I don't want to get Uncle Chan in trouble.

The sooner we leave the better.

I'd like to leave soon, but the heat is on.

We need to wait for things to die down.

I'll use this money to bribe the snakehead.

No, the heat is on.

If we lose the money, we won't know where to get more.

Let's keep it here.

Very well! Let Siu-lei keep the money.

I'll contact the snakehead.

Tat! Yes?

Make a real bomb for just in case.

I've only worked in a fireworks factory for a few months.

I'm not sure I can make one.

Shut up! Just do it, come on...

You'll help them get away?

You know a snakehead?

Of course not! I didn't expect things to go sour.

I meant to con money from them.

Everyone is trying to catch them.

It's best we ditch them as soon as we can.

That's why you sent us to the casino

and then grab the money when they're not looking.

Siu-lei is not stupid, she's guarding the money with her life.

She's easy to handle.

I already have a plan to grab the money and ditch them.

Go work on the bomb, we might have use for it.

That man you're looking for... I know where he is

Is there a reward?

Don't worry! Ming said the snakehead is reliable.

We'll pay him now, and we can leave tonight.

I'm worried about Siu-lei, not me.

Be careful.

I'll go get some food for us tonight.

Thank you! Be careful!

Search the premises!

Yes!

Don't move!

You're not going anywhere!

Fook, see if there's anyone else.

Siu-lei, I'll negotiate with the snakehead.

Don't pay him until we've agreed on things.

Just stay calm, alright?

Siu-lei!

What are you doing here, Tat?

You should stay with Ding-bong! Did something happen?

Come this way...

While I was making the bomb in the woodshed, the Police showed up.

They caught Ding-bong and is torturing him.

I'm lucky I got away.

Now what? We must save Ding-bong.

But we're meeting the snakehead.

What should we do? We can't leave Ding-bong!

That's not a good idea. Let's split up.

Only I know the snakehead, I'll meet him as planned.

Once we secure the boat, Ding-bong can leave tonight.

Tat, find a car and get help.

Siu-lei, go back and try to stall them.

I'll meet up with you later.

Good!

Give me the money!

You must hurry!

You're so brilliant and she's so gullible!

You bet, Ding-bong means everything to her.

We have the money. What are we waiting for?

Get a train ticket and split.

(French Concession)

Did Master Choi and the others give you any more trouble?

They wouldn't dare disobey the Chief Inspector.

Whatever I can do to help.

Does the jacket fit?

It's a latest arrival from France, sold at The Sun Company.

It looks good on you.

Of course I like it. You have good taste. Thank you!

I'm glad.

I'm sorry, Miss Yiu! I'll get you another one.

I get excellent service when I'm with you.

Wait till you become the wife of the Chief Inspector!

You won't have to work.

Well? Did you make the arrest?

We caught the mastermind. But he wouldn't confess!

I mean to ask Brother Tong for instructions

He's with Miss Yiu!

We'd better go in!

Come in!

Chief, we have something to report.

What is it?

Brother Tong!

Good job!

Get rid of whatever is useless.

I don't need to know the details.

Yes, Chief!

Wait! One more thing...

We finally have the train tickets.

The train leaves in 30 minutes.

Great!

Wait! Siu-lei might have been arrested.

What if the Police locks down the city?

Then we can't get away!

Relax! When they reach Ngau Village, the train would have left.

I don't think she'll get away.

She'll be taken back to the Police station with Ding-bong.

Speak up!

Ding-bong, I will save you!

The Chief wants your body! I'm sorry!

What are you doing?

Come back!

Stay back! I have a bomb!

Stay back or we'll fry together!

If you can hear me... Take me to my sister.

Ding-bong...

Siu-lei, why did you come back?

I told you we must be together!

Help is on the way! Let's go!

Stay back...Don't come any closer!

Don't follow us!

Stay away...

Girls should be able to think independently in this new era.

I want to be a modern woman who thinks for herself.

Just don't worry about me. I have to go.

We're willing to die for our country.

(French Concession)

Chief!

I don't like it when people don't believe me

Mr. Fiori, these bodies you see belong to the revolutionaries.

Nobody slipped through our fingers.

See for yourself!

They're beyond recognition because of the explosion.

And I wonder what you have to show me.

You did a good job! Now let's get out!

The revolutionaries are wiped out.

We can tell the newspapers the FCP has done it again.

You've rendered a meritorious service.

Next week, I'm going back to France for debriefing.

I'll bring you with me and get you a French passport.

Then you can rub shoulders with the high officials.

You'll have a bright future.

Thank you, Sir!

It's not that easy to badmouth me.

I should thank you forgiving me the chance to excel!

(Shing Wah Fruit)

Don't blame yourself. You couldn't help it.

No, if I'd managed to stop her the other day

she wouldn't have ended up like this.

I'm sorry, Sis! I failed to save you.

If I see those creeps, I will avenge you.

Life in such troubled times is full of setbacks.

One must have ups and downs.

You're at rock bottom right now and you must stay strong.

That's how you survive.

Life is not about revenge.

It's wrong to resort to violence.

My condolences...

Come on...say something!

Too bad my mother wanted me home for an emergency.

Or else I could have stayed and kept you company.

Forget it! You couldn't have saved her.

(Kiu Wing-nin)

Father, I've brought Siu-lei with me.

I'm sorry, I didn't look after her!

It's a moth!

Every time I see a moth,

I feel like my Father is with me.

Last time, a moth led me to my sister.

But too bad...I was too late.

Don't blame yourself. You did all you could.

I'm sure your father wouldn't blame you.

Her death taught me one thing.

In troubled times, it's everyone for himself

Those so-called ideals and revolution are hogwash.

What Uncle Wah said to me,

was almost identical to what my Father told me on his deathbed.

Tin, one will always have setbacks.

You must be able to pick yourself up.

I'm counting on you to watch over Siu-lei.

Father...

I'm sorry I can't agree with you, Father.

You need power to survive.

I didn't have power. That's why I failed to protect Siu-lei.

Brother Shan is right,

you need tough knuckles to protect your family.

You won't survive in troubled times if you don't have tough knuckles.