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Welcome to the Current Affairs Programme. In this episode we're getting to know about Macau.

The Global Financial Crisis has hit hard affecting the business in Macau and tourism.

Macau is the gambling capital of the world. In the gaming industry...

In the “World Capital of Gambling”

there are three main operating saunas...

In times of great uncertainty, creating alliances has become the way companies survive...

As far as I know, the Silver Moon Sauna is owned by Linda Jacobs;

the Golden Lion Sauna is owned by a convict, Kai Fong;

The most successful sauna is The Blue Tiger Sauna.

Dear grandmother,

I have just started my new life here in Macau.

I'm already missing you so much.

Today I thought I had seen someone I knew once.

This city has changed so much...

I don't want to let you down.

But sometimes I wonder if I'm doing the right thing...

I miss him very much.

By the way, we should put fresh flowers on his grave.

With all my love, Ina

Dear grandmother, I have great news.

I've met someone and I like him a lot.

He works for a travel agency.

I think this could be the beginning of something great.

You'll travel around the world without paying a single dime.

It's a one in a lifetime opportunity.

But we don't really have much experience.

Yes, we do mostly modelling work.

That's exactly what they are after!

It's simple

the people who can afford these trips

like to see pretty girls around, right?

You just have make yourself look pretty.

You just need to smile and look good.

What more do you want? You'll be traveling around the world!

Where do we sign?

I've got it all prepared.

This is yours. And this is yours.

Sign this and you can travel around the world.

What took you so long?

He has lived in Macao all his life.

He tells me things like “I know where the bodies are buried.”

I think he's joking.

But sometimes I fear he might be telling the truth.

Everyone has their dark side

Especially in this city full of shadows.

Has he gone out of his mind?

Ina was even crazier today.

Yeah right.

Perhaps you're right.

Violin isn't really for me.

I'd better go dancing.

Right, you should dance.

This is for you.

You'll never be bullied if you stay with Chong. You know that, right?

Plus we're good friends with you now.

Everyone will respect you.

What is this?

Cocaine

Everyone is using it now.

It's very common.

It's a must have it for parties.

Give it back if you don't feel like taking it.

Wait...

I've been taking it for two years now.

Come on.

What do your parents do at the casinos?

My dad is the Pit Manager.

My father is a dealer.

My dad looks after the slot machines.

Mine is in charge of the slot machines as well

but he's a shift manager.

He's in charge of fixing the slot machines.

Mine is in Coloane, living a in a Grand Suite.

What does that mean?

He's in prison, you dumbass.

You think that's funny?

Why is that so funny?

Ina, what about your dad?

Stock market, finance, that sort of thing.

Oh please.

Everyone knows what he does.

your dad eats at the best restaurants

attends the Grand Prix every year,

and only goes to the best casinos.

You know very well what he does for a living.

So cool. We must bring her out with us next time.

Of course, she must be loaded.

Rich girl.

My father's life was a mystery to me.

I never heard my mother's family talking about him.

He was always the family secret.

I know my parents loved each other.

But there was a lot of fighting.

That's why she left him.

And I don't think he was very faithful to her.

What he did for a living was always a mystery.

Thank you Mr. Loong.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Dad, who was that guy that was just here?

Just a customer.

What do you actually do?

What is your profession?

I help people by solving their problems.

Didn't you know that?

So, that guy has a problem?

Yes

Did you help solving it?

Yes

What was his problem?

He's a gambling addict and is in huge debt.

There's nothing he can do to pay it back.

People came to his house and threatened his family.

He got scared

and came begging for my help.

How did you help him?

I have my own ways. Don't worry.

Eat your food.

We all face hardships in our lives.

We should do our best to help others whenever we can.

Who knows, we may need their help in the future.

I'm still trying to connect all the pieces.

Everything that happened, leading to his death.

Nobody knows exactly when Chong got involved.

Some said he could have chosen to do the right thing.

I think he never had a choice.

Chong, it's the police!

Father

Your older brother is in charge now. He'll get you out of here.

What did I tell you?

“Just be friends with the girl.”

Why did you have to do something so stupid?

I'm sorry.

Come here little brother.

But...

No more mistakes from now on.

Okay?

Okay?

Okay.

We have a great opportunity in our hands now!

Let's go.

Get in the car.

Get in the car.

This is from your brother.

Follow the instructions.

Police reported that a car has been set on fire tonight

and a woman's body was found in the vehicle which was located in Taipa.

Investigators suspect that the body inside the vehicle may be

Russian woman Linda Jacobs who was reported missing last night...

Motherfuckers

How many times I told you to close the window!?

Chong, get a grip, man!

Just calm down!

Calm down!

You calm down, son of a bitch!

You don't believe me right?

Look.

They slipped this in the house while I was sleeping!

They want to drive me mad and then kill me!

Chong!

What do you want?

It's only the electricity bill.

I took it from the mailbox and put it here.

Electricity bill?

Just an electricity bill...

It's all fine. He's lost it...

Ina, I have something for you.

They're going to the bathroom!

Don't embarrass me in front of my friends!

It was not that...

Say that again?

Fucking bitch

Chong... Please, don't...

No?

It's just an empty gun.

Were you scared?

Police has now disclosed that

the woman's body found in Taipa

was confirmed to be the owner of Silver Moon Sauna - Linda Jacobs.

39 year-old Linda Jacobs came to Macau in 1993.

She established the Silver Moon Sauna in 1995

and it became one of the most popular saunas in Macau.

But it was reported that Silver Moon Sauna was facing some financial difficulties.

Linda Jacobs was spotted at the Pearl River Restaurant

with local businessman Loong King Tin, last week.

According to rumours, Jacobs was trying to convince Loong in investing in the Silver Moon Sauna...

Hello.

Zhong, pass me to Loong.

He's taking a shower.

Taking a shower?

We're going to have problems with Kai.

Got it.

This is going to end tonight.

Uncle Zhong!

The blood is not mine...

It's too late!

Your father is dead.

Listen to me... We have to get out of here!

Follow me.

Come on!

Textile Factory Macau - To our dear president Mr. LOONG KING TIN

I couldn't understand why anyone would want to kill my father.

But Chong was behaving in a way that made me wonder

if they had prepared for this.

I'll take you to my place.

It's safer.

I need to go somewhere.

Can I go with you?

Okay.

I was about to find out why nobody in my family ever talked about him...

I was going to discover our family secret.

What's going on?

You can't park here!

It's me. Something has happened.

Anyone else got hurt?

I told you so many times. You had to improve security!

I knew this would happen.

You are a clever girl. Your mother was very strong.

I believe you will overcome this.

Who killed him?

Mr. Loong kept her out of it to protect her!

What secrets did he keep from me?

Many years ago, your father opened a textile factory.

When the textile industry collapsed

he had the idea of investing in another business.

At that time I had a very small sauna operating

and he offered to invest in it.

He made Blue Tiger Sauna what it is today.

Back then there was a man named Kai,

he also wanted to be in the same business.

It was him. He was the one who killed your father.

Who is Kai?

Chong's father.

You'll stay here for now.

Uncle Zhong

It's because of me that my father died, isn't it?

I had to bring her here!

I know, but what else could I have done?

I tried to call him. He's not answering.

Okay.

Alright. I'll meet you now.

I am going out now.

[INA'S RIGHT OF INHERITANCE]

[Property Registration Office - Registration Form]

NEWS REPORT: Loong King Tin's death last night is under investigation.

Mr. Loong's assistant is here!

Where were you last night?

You told the police it was a burglary!

That's right. It was a burglary.

I just want to say that Mr. Loong did a lot for Macau.

He was a great man.

I hope the police will catch those responsible.

Hello.

Madam, there's a girl named Ina looking for you.

Zhong feels responsible for you

because you are important to him.

I know.

But why is he lying?

We all know that Kai did it.

Ina

Sometimes peace is more important than justice.

The war between your father and Kai sacrificed a lot of people.

Your father's death has brought peace in the eyes of some people.

We can only hope this stops here.

I know this is a lot of information to take,

but I will tell you everything you need to know.

I am old.

I'm not suitable for running this place anymore.

It's time for someone younger to take over.

But it's important that you understand what we do here. Our mission...

I think I know what you do here.

I don't think you do.

Feng!

What happened?

Feng.

What's going on?

It's Kai...

Let's go to Madam Wing.

Madam Wing!

What's this?

They said they work for Kai!

What?

They know Mr. Loong is not around anymore.

Ina, call Dr. Wu

and say we are sending someone right now!

Are you okay?

Madam Wing, I don't want to go anywhere!

We need to see if you're okay.

I don't know the way. I'll get lost and they'll catch me again!

I can go, Madam Wing.

I need you here.

What about Cristiano?

He didn't show up for work today.

What about Danilo?

He needs to pick up the VIP client from Singapore.

No...

Okay we're coming, thank you.

Madam Wing!

It's okay Madam, I'll go see the doctor.

I'll come with you.

Uncle George

Come and sit.

I heard you just came back Thailand?

How do you know?

I have a few investments in Thailand.

Some local lawyers were trying to squeeze some money out of me.

Of course they couldn't do it.

I hope you won the case!

Someone as rich as I am always wins.

It's how you win that matters.

So everything was settled then.

Of course.

By the way, thank you for paying for my brother's bond.

Don't be ashamed, son.

Prison is a necessary step towards success.

Women are less work than drugs

they don't need to be distilled or packaged.

Women can bring in more money

They are not disposable so they can be “used” over and over again.

I only had one competitor in Macau.

But he suffered an unfortunate accident.

He died.

But he created a great business model

which attracts a lot of rich clients.

I believe this new business model can be implemented in many other countries.

Who owns the business now?

His daughter.

But she doesn't know how to run the place.

I'm sure she'll sell it if the price is right.

And the most important of all, I have someone working inside.

I will invest in your project

on one condition.

I don't want any blood spilled in Macau.

Sorry

It's okay.

Normally I hide it with makeup

because clients don't like it.

I got pregnant in Thailand.

But my owner didn't like it.

So he hired a Modomei.

Mo...modomei?

It's like a midwife.

She punched me in the belly

until the baby was dead.

I started bleeding too much.

Now I can't have babies anymore.

It's better for my future owners.

Your owners... do you mean Madam Wing?

Madam Wing is my boss.

I mean the previous owners.

I knew the good times would be over.

Soon...

soon I'll be owned again... by Kai.

You can leave. You are free.

Freedom?

People call me Nok,

from Nokpinakah.

It means Dove in Thai.

Dove is my real name.

They never allowed me to use my American name

because they didn't want me to have any thoughts of one day escaping.

But you're right.

One day I'll be free.

One day I'll spread my wings

and fly.

I guess that's when I die.

She was sold to a pimp by her parents when she was little.

That's what they told her.

Who knows.

Most of these girls have a similar story.

She said my father saved her.

He bought her with a few other girls just a few weeks ago.

Is that “saving her”?

She's still working as a prostitute!

What they have experienced is sometimes irreversible.

They only know that type of life.

We offer the girls good conditions here.

When the girls are better,

they'll be moved to the factory.

We have a system in place

and it works.

You need to understand

we are not doing bad things here.

Here is the spot for your father's memorial tablet.

We made this one specially for your father.

Why do we have to give him a funeral?

He lied to me all these years,

pretending to be someone he wasn't.

A funeral will be an opportunity to introduce you to your father's friends.

They will protect you.

Is it Kai?

What more does he want?

This is Ricky.

Ricky worked for your father.

He will be with you all the time now. For security.

How about you?

I'm not qualified.

I don't care if you're qualified or not! I just need someone I can trust by my side!

Uncle Zhong

Can I trust you?

Of course.

Then you will stay with me and protect me.

But I'm not a bodyguard.

I'm not a trained professional.

I'm sorry that this is happening

but we have to deal with it.

We'll have the funeral

but I don't want anything to do with my father's business.

I got an offer today.

Someone wants to take over the sauna and the factory

and they offer a good price.

So quickly? Who's that?

It's Kai.

I thought we'd be meeting in your office today?

I'm around with the upper class.

And you?

You've just got out from jail.

Where is your bodyguard? Is he not around today?

There he is. He will protect me.

Well.

How's our project going?

It's settled.

The daughter is about to sign the deal.

By the way, do you remember what I told you about expanding the new business model?

I have a few ideas to make it even more profitable.

That's good.

You have a little brother, right? Where is he?

He's already working on this new idea of mine.

He has a good face. A trusty one.

Let's pull over and take a break.

Can I have one too?

I think it belongs to you.

Zhong gave it to me.

It belonged to your father.

I wish I could help those girls.

There must be a better way.

There are some bad people in this world.

Like Kai.

To do good sometimes,

you have to be bad.

Actually,

you can accept the money and leave Macau.

You can have a good life.

Or...

You stay, and face Kai.

You might have a terrible death.

I know what I would choose.

Uncle Zhong

I'll be back for the funeral.

Yes, I'll bring the letter to the funeral.

Until then nothing changes.

It's okay.

I've to go, Uncle Zhong.

You sounded just like your father.

Let's go.

People have been warning me of terrible things to come.

If I stayed in Macau I would be signing my own death sentence.

I started to understand my father's way of living.

I knew there was no right answer.

The only certainty I had

was that my decision would shape the rest of my days.

Ms. Loong!

How dare you coming here today!

That's Kai's elder son, Kong.

Madam Wing

I've brought my younger brother with me to pay our respects.

Look! We even brought flowers!

It's true that Mr. Loong and my father had some disagreements,

but we miss having Loong around.

It was good fun.

I believe you got something for my father.

You should give it back today.

This is not the time or place.

Get lost!

The ceremony is about to start.

I'll give you what you need after the ceremony.

Sure. It's a nice day. We can wait.

See you in a bit.

Where's the contract?

In the shredder.

I won't be accepting your father's offer.

How much do you want?

I'll be taking over my father's business

and nothing is for sale at the moment.

Anyway, thanks for the flowers.

Now if you excuse me...

Some people are saying that my family had something to do with what happened to Mr. Loong...

Of course not.

It was a burglary.

You had nothing to do with it.

We've improved our security. I'm sure it won't happen again.

I don't know why you are doing this.

And I don't think you do, either.

I don't know a lot of things.

But if there's one thing I know,

is why I'm doing it.

Now if you'd excuse me...

You heard the lady. Move aside!

Cool

Come on, brother.

Let's enjoy the rest of this beautiful day!

Madam Wing

Yes

I'll be seeing you tomorrow.

I believe I have a lot of catching up to do.

Sure

Ina

Uncle Zhong

I wish you could stay if you still want to work for me.

But...

So you you'll stay?

I was hoping you would say that.

Everybody listen up.

This is Miss Loong.

She is Mr. Loong's daughter.

She is now the owner of our sauna and also the factory.

It's because of her that the sauna wasn't sold to Kai.

What is it, Diane?

What made her change her mind?

A few days ago she didn't care about this place.

Does it matter to you?

Well yeah kinda does.

You are not working for Kai anymore and that should be enough.

So just shut up.

I will be showing Miss Loong how we do things around here.

This is Ricky. He will be in charge of security.

He can protect me anytime he wants.

I'll be on a trip today.

Miss Loong will be here if you need anything.

Everyone listen up!

From now on, security of the sauna will be tightened.

Girls are not allowed to go out alone.

This is for your own safety.

You will pass this information to other girls.

If you see anything suspicious just let me know.

You said there will be changes around here. What changes?

I've decided to shut down the sauna.

How about us?

We are still working on the details

but everyone will have a job in the new factory.

How much are you paying us for the factory work?

I promise you that you will get fair payment for your work.

Excuse me, Miss Loong.

I just wanted to thank you.

What you're doing means a lot to me.

Just ignore what Diane said.

She's like that,

She always thinks she knows best.

Thank you, Nok.

Diane

Would you come in my office

I would like to hear what you have to say.

Mind your words.

I will be fine.

Madam Wing. Please sit.

You sit.

This is your desk now.

The first thing you need to understand is that Kai is not in charge anymore.

Kong is the one in charge.

Kai had an accident and has been in a wheelchair for months.

How do you know all this?

I talk with girls who work in other saunas,

including Kong's place.

Kong is being financed by somebody.

Some mysterious billionnaire.

With a dodgy past.

Nobody knows who he is.

But he doesn't want any bloodshed in Macau.

He's very interested in Kong's new project.

New project?

He's recruiting local girls to work in cruise ships overseas.

His brother has been helping him with that.

All those girls are very young.

Teenagers out of high school.

Who is buying?

Those girls are not for sale. They'll be preparing them...

You can imagine what happens on that cruise ship.

That's right.

A cruise ship to hell!

When the girls are prepared, they will come back and work here.

That's why they need this place

for our client list!

You see? Local. Virgin. And teenagers.

Prices will go off the roof!

I'll make a few phone calls after work.

Try to dig out some more information.

Thank you, Diane.

Keep us updated.

I heard our little project has stopped moving.

It hasn't “stopped”

It's still going.

It's all under control.

Our first batch of girls are leaving soon.

How is that under control?

You didn't even get the sauna yet.

If we want to keep things clean,

we need a bit more time, uncle.

Kong

Time is money.

All I know is that I paid for a smooth ride

and now things got bumpy.

I will get the sauna.

I guarantee you that.

I think this girl might be more savvy than you give her credit for.

Diane Chao?

Who's that?

She has been digging info about me.

Maybe I'm investing in the wrong team here.

Do you think I would just hand you 30 million and not be involved?

You said no bloodshed in Macau.

You have 12 hours.

If you don't get me that sauna,

I'll take care of this my way.

And if I have to do it myself, that means you're out.

12 hours.

Get it sorted by tomorrow morning, not afternoon.

Try to find out through Kay and Prianka,

see if they know anything.

I'll give you a call in a couple of hours.

No... I'm home!

I told you I'm a spy now.

Okay. Talk to you later. Bye.

Diane Chao.

Finish her.

I can't.

Finish her!

I can't do it.

I said finish her!

If you don't kill her, I will kill Ina.

Finish her!

Not a single drop of blood.

That was a great call with Diane.

We may not have as much money

or manpower as he does,

but we have wits!

Madam Wing,

I wish you wouldn't have to leave so soon.

It's a short trip. I'll be back soon.

You have great instincts.

Believe in yourself.

I'll drop you off at the airport.

I can make it on my own.

I have the car ready downstairs.

Okay.

Why is he so nervous?

I've never seen Zhong like this.

Can you turn the sound on?

Okay, okay. I understand.

I'm on my way!

Follow him.

You're still with a client?

I'll go buy something for my son. See you soon.

I was going to...

Excuse me.

Did you say you were going to answer my phone?

Did I not treat you well?

Perhaps it was too much to ask?

Some information from the sauna once in a while, is it too hard for you?

Son of a bitch.

Son of a bitch?

Let me tell you a story.

A long time ago, there were two sons of bitches.

One called A. Another called B.

A wanted B to do something for him.

But B refused.

She even disappeared and didn't pick up the phone.

So A was pissed off.

Then one day,

A finally found B.

And later, A would strip off B's clothes and have some fun with her.

Then she would be put on a shipping container.

With twenty hungry stray dogs from the street

And sent to Thailand.

If B survived, it would be a disaster for her.

B would be raped 20 times a day

in a cheap brothel until she dies!

Is this a very educational story?

Boss.

We got one more son of a bitch called C.

What do you want?

What do you want?!

Let me explain!

Her real name is Dove.

She was kidnapped when she was 10.

We just found out that she is working in your sauna.

Her parents have been looking for her all these years.

We just want to take her home.

What about Bence?

He is just like me.

He had infiltrated Kong's organisation. But he's an alcoholic and messed up.

They kicked him out.

But we knew Kong didn't have her.

I'm sorry, Ina.

I had to keep this a secret.

So you have proper training, like a cop?

The night my father was killed...

You could have stopped it.

But you didn't.

Miss Loong, Diane hanged herself at her home.

One of the girls found her.

She doesn't have the strength to bring her down.

Can you send the men to help?

Can you come to the sauna as well?

The girls are scared. I don't know what to do.

Can you come talk to them?

Please.

Feng?

Miss Loong.

We meet again.

I think we have something that requires your signature.

Don't say anything. Just sign it.

Sign it.

Maybe you'd like to ask your crippled friend for advice?

Alright. I'll sign it.

Let her go.

Okay. I will make another call.

I beg you... don't give up on the girls...

In case you're wondering where she is.

She is now

in the high seas.

Why?

I promised someone

that not a single drop of blood would be spilled in Macau.

And...

he told me,

“Less talking, more working”.

Don't let me see your face again.

Get out of Macau!

Or...

I'll kill you.

(US governor's daughter was kidnapped when they were traveling. She is still missing.)

Okay.

Get up.

Seven dices of two. Louder!

What?

Nine dices of three.

Ten dices of three.

Show it.

I'll drink.

Again.

How many?

Nine dices of three.

Nine dices of four.

Kong was here.

What?

He forced me to sign the contract.

He took Nok with him.

Why would that happen?

He said he owns this place now

so he could take whoever he wanted.

And he said...

He's sending her overseas tonight.

Hurry up!

Let me go.

Let me go!

Go away!

Let me go please.

Five dices of six.

Show it!

Drink it up!

Awesome boss!

What's wrong with you?

You wanna die?

Fuck you!

Easy boss.

Let's forget about it.

Police!

Go!

Shit. Go!

Bence!

Bence!

Chong!

Chong!

Put down the gun, Chong!

Chong, don't do anything stupid.

Do you hear me. Put down the gun!

Put down the gun, Chong!

Put down the gun!

Down!

Don't!

Chong.

Don't do it!

Put down the gun!

They told me Chong looked regretful before he pulled the trigger.

I wonder what his last thoughts were.

Come in.

Miss Loong, someone left this for you.

Who?

It was one of Kai's men. I already checked inside. It's okay.

Zhong and Bence left.

Everyone's dead.

What about Chong?

Dead.

Ina, you lied to me!

We have killed all those men!

You made my father's murder look like a burglary.

You can do the same for Kong, right?

Nok

Your family in the US never stopped looking for you.

It's true.

You are going home.

I don't need to be here anymore?

Thank you, Miss Loong.

I can go home now.

Thank you. I'm going home.

Dear grandmother,

I wish you were here to see our new factory.

I used the money my father left me to renovate the old building.

Most of the girls from the sauna took on their new jobs very well.

Some girls find it hard to cope with the new work.

But they like knowing that they are free to leave,

they can leave whenever they want.

I feel so sad when I listen to their stories.

Makes me so angry with the world.

But I'm learning that

we can make a difference

if we allow ourselves to forgive more often.

Miss Loong,

this is the report for today.

Thank you.

And...

Thank you for giving me a second chance.

See you tomorrow. Bye.

Bye.

After Mr. George heard about what happened to Kong,

he moved on to invest in another business.

I sent him a gift of good will.

(Missing daughter comes back to USA and reunites with her family)

When the Silver Moon and the Golden Lion Saunas were closed,

many girls lost their jobs.

I'm trying to bring them all to work in our factory.

When I think about everything that happened,

and all the people who died,

I find the strength to move on.

I think I finally understand what my father was trying to do.

I also hope the work I'm doing will make a difference.

I know you won't be getting all these letters.

Sometimes I wonder why I write them.

Macau is changing everyday.

We are all trying to adapt the best way we can,

But I believe in this city, its people,

My home.