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You got a date? You bet. With Hong Kong.

This place is fantastic. We'll take a few more shows and see what he takes us,

Matt. And you still haven't seen a thing, George.

Hey, have a look at this. It's all real down to the last hair.

I can guarantee that. I know the place backwards. Come on in and see for

yourself. Let's go. Come on, baby.

Well, George, I guess like all other filthy-minded Westerners, you thought

these massage ballers were sinks of iniquity and vice.

But it's not true.

They're all perfectly innocent.

A good long session with one of these girls.

And you forget all about those dull hours in a cramped cockpit flying

halfway around the world. What do you say, Charlie? Oh, you put it very well,

Captain. I couldn't have said it any better.

Well, George, I think you'll find this first visit to Hong Kong will open up

new vistas and provide a refreshing outlook.

As a matter of fact, I think it's already provided it.

Refreshed with body and spirit, we rejoin the merry throng. The night is

young.

Better course to the northwest.

There's a great place due south. No, I'll choose it. Well, kids, when the

captain sets the course, we gotta go along with him.

This way, let's go. Hey, take a look. That I gotta see.

Come on, come on.

Welcome.

Is that enough for your first evening or shall we continue?

I think I'll just go for a walk and get a little fresh air.

Enjoy your fresh air, George.

Hey, George, you know the name of the hotel?

I sure do. Don't wear yourself out.

Hong Kong is really fascinating, especially for a Westerner. Oh, yes, I

know. As for the reputation you have for being so skillful at making love, I

think the whole thing's a myth.

Believe me, I know quite a lot about women. Italian, French, American,

German, they're all the same.

First come with me, and then you can judge.

Okay, let's go.

But I'm not in very good shape. I've had too much alcohol.

Don't worry. I know how to overcome the effects of liquor.

I have an infallible system, and it will make you drunk with pleasure.

Hey, that's my hooker I paid for. Me too. We took up a collection.

No, let go!

Come on! Come at us!

And you, you beat it. Something on your mind, mister?

George!

Amy Wong.

Where am I, anyway?

What happened?

You were in a bad way.

You were unconscious for three days.

Unconscious for three days?

Of course, I was attacked.

Hey, Amy Wong.

Cute name.

Thank you.

Oh, Mr. Taylor, there are some friends of yours outside.

Do you feel up to seeing them?

Yes, of course, of course.

Please tell them to come right on in.

You can come in now.

Thank you.

Sorry, George, but it could have been much worse, eh?

Yeah, he's right.

You could have got yourself killed as it is. You just look as if you've been

skydiving without the benefit of a parachute.

We're flying out this morning.

Oh, the police managed to capture those three gentlemen.

The captain has your wallet.

Empty, of course.

The girl, how about her?

Oh, her.

Oh, I suppose she was a bit frightened, but what the hell. Those girls are used

to plenty of jiggy-jiggy.

She was probably only upset at having to give it away and at losing a good

customer like you.

So you fellas are going to fly back today without me.

The company couldn't cancel the flight.

Jimmy's taking over for George, isn't he? Oh, I forgot to bring your wallet.

We're going to miss you, pal, but we're determined to carry on with the

operation. So long. Be sure they stick everything back on.

Good luck.

Hello.

Hello, Doctor.

Please, you don't have to get up.

Thank you.

Are you enjoying those magazines? Yes, indeed.

It was very thoughtful of you to bring them.

And how are you feeling today?

I'm still a little shaky yet.

But I'm coming along nicely. And it's mainly thanks to you.

There's no need to thank me. It's the treatment we're giving you that's

producing the good results. You're too modest.

Oh, I nearly forgot.

Someone from your company phoned this morning.

She'll be here soon.

Hi there.

Hi. My name's Helen Miller. I'm the director's secretary.

I've been ordered to take care of you personally.

I'm highly honored. Thank you.

This is Dr. Amy Wong, who saved my life.

Delighted to make your acquaintance.

Please excuse me. I have to see my other patients.

Goodbye, Miss Miller. Nice to have met you.

Well, how's the old friend getting along without me?

You don't waste any time, do you?

Yes, I'd say he's recovering nicely.

The lesions are greatly reduced and blood pressure and pulse are back to

normal. He has a remarkably strong constitution and that has certainly

contributed to such rapid progress.

How do the fractures look? The last set of x-rays was very satisfactory.

In fact, they show that the bones have knitted almost completely.

I see you're better now.

No, no, I feel awful.

I still have these terrible pains.

This knee, that knee, and the ankle, too. Oh, but you were dancing a minute

ago. It's because when I'm suffering a lot, I try to smile.

Oh, dear, let me help you. You'd better sit down. You poor man. I've no idea how

much effort it takes. There you are.

Careful. Is that comfortable?

The pain gets quite infernal.

Yet I remember you saying you thought this place was like heaven.

Oh, yes.

It's a paradise with these hills, the ocean, with the view,

and there's also... an angel.

Yes, indeed.

Can't be much of a paradise unless there's an angel.

Tell me, what's that funny-looking rock up there?

It's the legendary Amur rock at Chateen. It's a monolith from the period of the

tankers, an ancient race of fishermen.

The women would go and pray to it to bring their men home safely when they

went out fishing in the ocean in their little boats.

You can see that the rock is shaped like a woman kneeling to pray, and women

still pray there.

There's now a tradition that if a girl has been left by her man...

By praying in front of this rock, her loved one will return to her.

You Westerners.

Go on, I can take it.

I'm engaged to be married.

Wait.

When's the big event?

I don't know.

I haven't met my fiancé.

What did you say?

The marriage was arranged by our parents when I was just a baby.

It's a custom of ours.

Well, that's medieval.

Yes, but he's a good-looking boy.

Strong and honest.

But you haven't met him yet.

They told me that.

He lives a long way away, in San Francisco.

Excuse me, I must go.

Aren't you almost finished?

Yes, just one more.

Hold still now.

That's all.

Let's have some light.

All right, Mr. Taylor.

You've recovered much more quickly than I expected.

I don't think there's any need for you to remain here any longer.

Do you agree with my opinion, Dr. Wong?

In my opinion, he can be discharged tomorrow.

Oh, it still hurts there.

When I inhale, it's real agony.

And besides, when I chew, my mouth doesn't close on that side on the right.

There's a big space. And my knee makes funny creaking noises when I'm chewing.

It's strange.

Those are just general pains which often occur after intensive therapy.

If you like, we can give you one more diathermy session.

Then tomorrow you can be discharged.

Good

morning.

Who are you?

I have your injection.

You? You can't. I mean, Dr. Wang's been given the injections.

She's busy today. I'm taking over for her.

In that case, you can forget about it. I'm all cured.

I'm in perfect health.

Just a second.

Excuse me.

Can I have the bill for 106, please? I don't know if I have enough money on me.

Don't worry. The company will take care of it. Yes, I see.

How do you want me to... Just sign this when you've looked at it, and I'll send

it to the accounts office.

Fine. Yes, of course.

All right, I'll do that.

Oh, Mr. Taylor, if you've been looking for Dr. Wong, she's off duty this

morning. Oh, what a pity. I'm sorry, Mr. Taylor. Thank you.

There, that's taken care of. Shall we go?

By all means. How do you feel on your feet?

Fine. You want to lean on me?

Go on, I could carry you under one arm.

Thank you, sir.

Would you mind letting me drive?

You're kidding when you can hardly stand up? Yes, but I'll be sitting when I

drive, won't I?

Besides, it'll be nice to get behind the controls again.

You just don't trust my driving.

That's what it is. No, no.

On the contrary.

Women are marvelous drivers.

But for some reason, I feel uncomfortable with a woman driving.

Where have you decided to stay?

I'll go back to my hotel.

You're still convalescing, George.

And I was given clear orders to provide everything you need.

You feel like staying at my house? I'd adore it.

Just the two of us.

Hey, move on.

It's beautiful, don't you think? I adore Hong Kong.

I think it changed my whole life being transferred here. I feel like a

different person. At home, all everybody thinks about is money. They live for

money.

What are they going to do with it all anyway?

Would you like a drink?

I'll do it.

Scotch? Thanks.

Oh, it's so hot today.

How about going for a swim?

Sure, okay. With the greatest of... greatest of pleasure.

Only I don't have a bathing suit. That doesn't matter in this house.

Liberty Hall, huh?

This is the perfect place for you to get back in shape, far from all that city

noise. I'll do my bit, too.

I think you'll prefer it to getting daily injections from that little Dr.

Wong.

Don't act the phony Puritan. Start stripping.

If you ask me very politely, I'll teach you the 30 positions for Chinese

lovemaking. Oh, I'm fed up with all this talk about Chinese lovemaking. The

lessons of the famous teacher Tong.

No, sir.

I like the old-fashioned methods. None of your acrobatics. Three or four well

-tried positions, and no woman has yet complained.

In the smoking section, don't forget.

Of course.

Come in.

Good morning, sir.

Ah.

Here you are.

Congratulations. I see our pilot looks fully recovered.

George, this is our Hong Kong director, Mr. Kwan Tai.

Pleased to meet you, sir.

I'm sorry about the trouble you've had.

Take a seat.

Thank you.

How do you feel now?

Wonderful. In great shape.

So I can tell X the head office and tell him you feel ready for duty again?

Yes, naturally.

Perhaps another few days' rest might do you good.

But do I need any more?

I know you think you're a very tough type, but a relapse could have

unpleasant consequences.

But I have bad news for you.

You have a lot of work to do, something only you can handle.

What sort of thing?

We'll talk about it later.

Let's let our friend go home now.

Enjoy yourself for a few more days.

After you're completely recovered, off and away.

Thank you, sir.

Into the class.

Here, George.

I don't mind if you want to borrow my car.

There's also a set of house keys.

Well, I'll see you at home tonight. Okay.

Good morning, Dr. Wong.

George, it's very nice to see you.

You seem to be recovered completely now.

Your work, Doctor, and I'm grateful for it.

But why are you calling me Doctor? You were more familiar a week ago.

Amy.

Are you mad?

Everyone will see us.

So why have you come here?

I wanted to see you again.

I had to see you, Emmy.

Why? I can't really explain it.

I only know one thing. I've had you on my mind day and night.

Since the first time I saw you.

Don't give me a moment's peace.

Can you explain the meaning of it all?

You've bewitched me, haven't you?

The fact is, Emmy...

Good morning, miss.

I wonder if you could tell me what time my plane's leaving.

Or if it's not leaving, tell me what planes are leaving. You see, I'm a

pilot. I'm a pilot without a plane. It's like fish without chips, speaking of

which. I wonder what you're doing for dinner tonight. I understand Hong

Kong... Oh, well, see you.

You never miss a trick, do you?

Listen, I'm afraid I won't be able to have lunch with you today, after all.

There's a party of bigwigs from Tokyo, and I'm expected to act as nursemaid for

the day. I'll see you tonight, right? Right.

What are you doing this afternoon?

Going sightseeing.

You're very punctual. So are you.

Today I've been given the whole afternoon off. What do you want to do?

Do you know Hong Kong?

Quite well.

Aberdeen, Lantau, Victoria Peak.

Have you seen those?

No, I haven't, actually.

Then what have you seen?

Oh, the Golden Nugget, Miramar, Playboy.

You spend your time night clubbing.

If you want to know the real Hong Kong, I can show it to you. It would be a joy

and an honor.

This place reminds me of... a movie.

A wonderful movie they shot here.

Love is a many splendid thing.

It was a beautiful movie.

So they say.

But I never saw it.

Naturally. It was so long ago, of course.

You weren't even around.

Or I bet William Holden would have been in love with you and not Jennifer Jones.

No, George, please.

This isn't England, you know.

Over there, it's common practice for girls to have premarital experiences.

Here, if a girl slips up, she won't be able to get married.

And... it means the streets for her.

Emmy, it's impossible that a woman of your education... It's nothing to do

with education.

In this country, men still think the way they did in the Dark Ages.

And even though women have more freedom now in some areas, they still have to

act accordingly in regard to this particular relationship.

And I, until proved otherwise, am Chinese.

And a girl, until proved otherwise, who follows the traditional beliefs.

A virgin as well.

Okay, I got the message.

You're the loveliest bloom of the entire Orient and I'll just have to settle for

the perfume

Okay.

Oh, what's that on the windshield?

What is it, anyway? A ticket?

No, it's just an ad.

Hello, Clinic of Flowers.

Good morning. Good morning. I wonder if I could speak to Dr. Emmie Wong. Who's

calling? This is George Taylor.

Just one moment, please. Dr.

Wong, you're wanted on the telephone.

Well, I'll see you later on. Bye-bye.

Who is it? It's Mr. Taylor.

Say, I'm not here.

Dr. Wong isn't here.

I don't know.

Try tomorrow.

Emmie. No, go away.

Why are you acting like that? Go away. I don't want to see you anymore.

What have I done?

I saw you throw away my note.

You were with that other girl.

You're a liar.

Oh, come on. Helen and I both work for the same company.

And I pretended that note was an ad for your sake. You wouldn't have wanted to

read it, would you?

It was a kind of love note.

Let go.

Come on. Don't act like this.

It's ridiculous.

It's very tasty, isn't it?

Yes, it is.

So what do you care what it is then? It could be snake, dog.

Silly, it's...

Shall we take rickshaws?

I feel so sorry for those men. They're so thin.

But if they work, they can't do anything else. They're happy to make the money.

Come on, race me to the square.

After you.

Let's see.

Go on!

Hurry, faster!

Hurry! Hurry!

Let them get there ahead of us.

Faster!

You haven't got a chance.

Dr. Wong?

Oh, George, I'm so sorry I can't see you this evening. I have to go straight home

and I'm already late.

Then let me give you a lift.

Come on, don't make me get down on my knees.

Oh, all right.

I'll get in just to make you happy, but I'm warning you it's a waste of time. I

always go by public transport.

Well, today you're going by private transport.

Impossible. We'll still see.

You can stop here.

What for?

Because this is where I get off. Why?

I have to take the steamer. That is, unless your car's amphibious.

Afraid not.

You see, it wasn't worth the trouble just to bring me here. It's so close to

the clinic.

If I'd known, I wouldn't have offered you a lift. We could have had a nice

walk. I'll see you tomorrow.

Forgive me.

It's delightful.

Yes, but you have to hurry.

You better get back to the ferry. There aren't any more until tomorrow.

I'll find a hotel somewhere.

There aren't any hotels on the island, not even inns.

Then I'll rent a sampan or even a straw mat to see fun.

Run, it's leaving.

It's the last one.

Looks like I've missed the boat.

Well... The best I can do is offer you dinner.

But what will my father say?

Say I'm one of your fellow doctors, that I missed the last ferry.

I've never told lies to my father.

Then tell him the truth.

Say I'm a poor chap who's fallen head over heels in love with you.

This is my kingdom.

Father.

We have a guest.

Mr. George Taylor, my father.

It is an honor. How do you do?

Our house is yours.

It's extremely kind of you.

George is from London.

I wasn't actually born there, but I live there now.

This is his first visit to Hong Kong.

It's an incredible city.

Everything here is absolutely fascinating.

He was a patient of mine.

Yes, she's simply marvelous. I'd still be in a wheelchair except for her

efforts.

He's missed the last boat, Father.

Afraid so. I'm sorry.

Father, while I'm getting dinner ready, why don't you show George, Mr. Taylor, I

mean, the great love of your life, all right?

Gladly. Out here, sir.

No, I won't.

This way.

Cigarette? No, thank you.

As a youth, I could not decide whether to dedicate myself to painting flowers

or to growing them.

In the end, I settled for the latter activity.

Which is not unlike painting with what grows from the earth with a little

imagination and unfortunately a touch of violence It is easy to change the very

nature of things and thus I became a devotee of bonsai interesting They take

a long time very often. Yes.

Yes Look here The little tree in this vase is a Satsuki azalea. It is more

than 20 years old and those others are Pinot pentafila

How do you manage to make them so small?

The roots must be constantly trimmed and shortened while the branches are pruned

to maintain a small, compact mass.

Then one can create scenes like this.

My daughter is my real interest now.

Father, dinner is ready.

All right.

Shall we? Yes, indeed.

And so they proceeded to dig through the mountain, each from his own side. And

although they failed to meet, at least they had two Donalds.

I regret leaving such charming company, but I retire early. Good night. Thank

you for everything.

I will let you show our guest to the guest room. Of course, Father.

Good night. Good night, my child.

Good night. Good night, sir.

Come with me.

Oh, wait. I want to show you my room.

What's this you're reading?

Chinese poetry.

Ah, very interesting.

It's more interesting if you hold it the right way.

Well, you read some of it to me.

Yes.

Chung-si, I beg you not to climb into my window.

Don't break my willow.

Because I'm afraid of my parents.

I love you, Chung-si, but I fear their reproof.

Chung-si.

I beg you not to climb over my wall.

Chung-si, I beg you not to enter my garden.

It's because I'm afraid of the neighbors.

I love you, Chung-si, but I fear their evil tongues.

Sleep well, Emmy.

Good night, George.

Greetings, Lindy.

Sit down.

I know why you've come. I've been waiting for you.

I can read your eyes like a book.

Something very great has happened to you.

To your life.

And you want to ask the stars if you have done the right thing.

The wind has opened the gate of your garden to a man from a long distance

away who loves you and is worthy of your love.

you

I can see in your hand that the stars are in favor of your love.

You have chosen the right time to open yourself to this man like a flower.

I can see happy days with this man you've opened yourself to.

There are some dark clouds gathering overhead.

Who knows if it is not written that the breezes of spring will drive the dark

clouds back.

Oh, my, my, my.

Your foreigner will go back to where he came from.

I see him on a wide avenue which vanishes in the distance.

But I see him return, and there on your hand is the sign of happiness.

But what is written will only occur to those who have faith.

I see a sea of honey and a dark red flower, a violet...

I haven't finished yet. That's enough. Don't tell me anything else. I've

learned what I wanted to know.

Thanks. Goodbye.

You've made me very happy.

Your servant.

Yes, I know you were waiting for me, but it was impossible for me to get back.

There were no more boats last night. I was terribly worried about you. I was

even going to call the police.

But I've returned anyhow, safe and sound.

You just wanted a taste of Oriental love.

You can't pull the wool over my eyes. Oh, well, nothing wrong with trying.

Have you anything on tonight?

Not until I get my orders from the company, or you.

Wait till you hear the orders I give you.

I want these as soon as you can have them ready. Yes, of course, Doctor.

Well, Dr. Wong, do you enjoy seeing the world the wrong way up?

I'm so sorry, Doctor.

I wasn't thinking about what I was doing.

Don't worry. We all have days like that.

Yes, I'll give him the message don't worry I'll see he gets it George that

was the head office you're back on duty tomorrow morning flight 467. Well, I

can't blame them. They do pay my salary Japan Airlines

Yes, he's here now hold on Someone for you.

Who is it?

How do I know it's a girl?

Hello

I'm sorry to disturb you. Well, well, hello, doctor.

I know I shouldn't call you all this. No, don't be silly.

I was wondering if... Tell me if I can be of any service.

Don't hesitate to ask. I owe you a great deal, doctor.

Well, I wanted to invite you to the island tomorrow.

There's the flower festival.

The flower festival?

I'd be delighted, but I'm afraid that...

Tomorrow morning, I'm leaving.

I just got my orders.

I'm going out on flight 467.

You mean we won't have a chance to see each other?

Of course we will. You can count on it.

I'll be in touch, Doctor. So long.

Ah, the flower festival, eh?

Lucky man.

Your girl must be Chinese.

And it means she's in love with you.

Okay. Hi.

George!

Who is he? He can't hear you.

No, it's not him.

I wonder what can have happened.

It's him.

Amy!

Hey, show a little respect. Don't shout.

um um

Good morning.

Good morning. What floor, miss?

No, I've changed my mind. Thanks.

That's quite all right.

You arrived yesterday. You don't even telephone. And now all you want to do is

sleep.

Well, I want to know one thing. What do you take me for? Do you think I'm an

utter idiot?

I know what you were doing. You were humping that bitch, Emmy Wong, all

night. But you forget that you kept the keys to my house.

When you want to make it with that tramp, nothing else counts. You just

forget that I even exist. So I sit at home alone all night like a bump on a

log waiting for you.

Listen, Helen, skip it, will you?

We're through.

Think what you like, but beat it.

Leave me alone, will you?

Don't hang around being a nuisance. I won't forget you.

So that's how it is. That's it.

Forget me.

I'll forget you.

But you'll be sorry.

Please, George, I don't want to go back to that hotel.

Why not?

They all look at me as if I were just a... You know, let's get married

right away, George.

I've already got a lovely house in a beautiful spot on Taitan Bay.

My father gave it to me for when I'm married.

It only has to be furnished.

Tomorrow we'll go and look at it.

Yes, Amy Wong.

I want to marry you.

All

right.

Now open.

I'll show you around.

Like the furniture?

It's beautiful.

Now, here's my electric organ.

It has a lovely tone. Thank you.

And here's the sofa.

Feel how comfortable it is.

May I, madam? Of course.

Ah, pure Swanstone. Oh, and what do you think of this painting?

Marvellous. Like it? It's a lovely portrait.

Silly, it's a still life. And it's always crooked.

Ah, yes, that's better.

The table. Of course, I forgot.

Look.

The dining table and chairs.

Ah, mahogany, of course.

Actually, it's rosewood. So it is.

And look at this. A solid silver antique English candlestick.

And this is a white porcelain Ming teapot. It's a very rare example. May I

offer you a cup of tea?

It's too good to use.

where we can relax.

It's always filled with flowers.

And look down there.

That's the sea, which is all ours, including the beach.

What do you have up there?

There's our bedroom.

Thank you.

How the hell would sleep?

I know what I want to do tonight.

Hi, Dr. Wong. Hello.

Excuse me, Captain.

How are you keeping? Isn't George Taylor with you?

Well, they kept him in London for administrative reasons. Actually, I've

got a letter for you. I was supposed to leave it at the office, but seeing how

it bumped into you, there.

Oh, thank you, Captain.

Bye.

Amy, darling.

I miss you so.

I wish I were there. Beside you, so I could tell you how much I love you.

Unfortunately, they've kept me in London on standby.

I don't know why, unless they're considering promoting me to pilot or

putting me on another route.

It can't last long and I'll do all I can to get back on the Hong Kong flights.

I miss you dreadfully, even though I feel you near me every moment of the

day.

I'm getting the papers we need for our marriage.

Be sure your wedding dress is ready or I'll marry you in your white coat.

This will be a brief separation, I promise. We'll soon be together.

A big hug and lots of kisses. Yours ever, George.

Hi, Helga.

Thanks.

Excuse me, where's Captain Foster's crew?

His crew is on another route now. You don't happen to know if George Taylor is

with them George Taylor, I don't remember excuse me

In

35 will continue with intravenous feeding and heat therapy and in 37 I

suggest we keep him on antibiotics for another week. Is that clear?

Dr. Wong, where are you going?

Those are third floor patients.

Oh, of course they are. Excuse me.

If a girl has been left by her man, by praying in front of this rock, her loved

one will return to her.

But you do not.

You do not write to me.

And though I pray, I pray in vain.

Don't do that, Amy. It doesn't help.

And it fills my heart with pain when you cry.

I'm sorry. Forgive me, Father.

Do not be disheartened, child. Love is the most beautiful thing in the world.

True, it often causes suffering, but in exchange there is much happiness.

I'm happy when he's with me.

But now my man is far away, and I don't even know where he is.

I write him a letter every day, but he doesn't answer.

Your heart can travel any distance.

Just pick a star and it is your mirror.

It will show you the man you love, whatever he is.

Then you are always at his side.

Hello.

Speaking. Hello, operator.

No, this is London. I'm calling the Clinic of Flowers in Hong Kong.

I'm making a person-to-person call to Dr. Emmy Wong.

No, Emmy Wong.

But you can't be out.

I'm sorry, but that's impossible.

She must be there somewhere. It's only half past four in the afternoon there

now.

But the idiot started speaking Chinese. See if you can understand him.

No,

he's not speaking Chinese.

Oh?

Operator? Operator?

We were cut off as usual.

I'd like to speak to Miss Helen Miller, please.

Your name, please?

I'm Dr. Amy Wong.

Just a moment.

Hello? Dr. Wong, can I help you in some way? I want to know what's happened to

George Taylor. Sit down.

He doesn't reply to my letters.

And I wondered if you knew anything.

Naturally, I know all about his plans. He's making the preparations for his

marriage.

I know.

Would you kindly tell me where he is?

He was in London until a few days ago. Now he's in Sydney.

Apparently, George has finally hit the jackpot.

He's found this fabulously wealthy Australian girl, a sheep farmer's

daughter. And they're going to be married in a few weeks' time.

If you want, I could get you an invitation to the wedding.

Although it might not be a good idea.

so so

What's all this about?

Have you been betrayed in love?

Or something like that?

You'd best forget it.

Believe me.

Have some of this. Go on.

Take it.

Go on, you need it.

Life is very nice.

You have to enjoy things when you're so young and cute.

You have to be philosophical and enjoy things.

Here.

Hooray for life!

Here's to it. You're beautiful.

Well, what are you waiting for? Get undressed.

Come on, give me a kiss.

Come on, get with it.

Don't just lie there.

You're like a block of ice.

You're no damn good. Now understand why that guy left you.

So you would like to come to my school?

Yes.

You're young and very pretty and have class.

Why didn't you decide before?

I don't know.

It doesn't matter.

As long as you make enough effort, you'll learn very quickly.

That is only a muscle that needs exercising.

Didn't your mother teach you anything?

Your education seems to have been sadly neglected.

My mother's dead.

She died when I was very young.

Oh, I see.

In our part of the country, our mothers taught us these things when we were

children. We women are made to give pleasure to men.

That is our mission and our strength.

It is only by meeting this passion and inflaming their desire that you succeed

in dominating them, getting respect from them, making them love you.

Because if you don't do this, what will you get from life?

In all respects, it will be a disappointment.

That I promise you.

So learn your lessons well, my child, and they will lead you to wealth and

power.

My compliments.

This is quite remarkable.

I didn't expect to have this information for two months.

It was quite easy, sir, and I enjoyed doing it.

But if I may say so, it's because I know my job.

We're well aware of that, which is why we picked you to handle it.

And now we have another one we'd like you to tackle.

This report will need a lot of intelligence and tact.

What's the matter?

Don't you want it?

Do you know what it means?

You could get promotion out of this.

A better salary.

More responsibility.

I'm very happy that you seem to think so much of me, sir, and I want to thank you

for even considering a promotion and for trying to switch me into a career on the

management side of the business. But to be quite frank, I don't like having my

wings clipped like this.

I refuse to spend the rest of my life behind a desk. Can't you understand that

for me, flying is like breathing?

It means everything to me. It's the only thing I want to do.

Now, listen.

There's no use getting worked up over this. It won't change anything.

I have no doubt we can compromise.

I'll see if we can get you into our Rome office.

Look, I'm not interested in the Rome, Paris, Berlin or any other office.

I brought that report in two months early. All right? I think I'm entitled

to a holiday.

I want to go to Hong Kong.

No.

I'm sorry.

You have to remain available in Europe.

There must be a reason.

Orders from the top.

That's much better.

Now you can start to work.

You're really good.

I'll be back real soon.

Thanks.

Hurry up. There's another client for you.

Wait a minute.

Can't I please rest first?

I'm tired.

I'm in charge of this house and I give the orders. If you don't like it here,

then you'd better leave.

All right.

I'll go. No, first you'll attend to the client. Just a moment.

The girl says she's tired and she's staying with me.

It's a question of money.

I think this should be enough.

Come on. I have to go up and... Don't bother.

Hi, George.

You're looking very glum.

You ought to be glad you don't have to keep reporting for physical checkups all

the time. You sit in your office at a big desk with a pretty secretary on your

knee. I envy you.

There's nothing to envy. Frankly, I'm afraid I've been shafted.

Desks don't fly.

The trouble is I can't wait to get back to Hong Kong. That sure is a fun town.

Oh, yeah, but I have a better reason. The fact is, I guess I may as well tell

you, I'm in love with Emmy Wong.

Remember her? Oh, sure. She was your doctor, wasn't she?

Would you do a favor for me? I haven't heard from her for ages. I wonder if you

could look her up on your next visit and... But I'm not flying the Hong Kong

route now. I do London, New York, Los Angeles.

Ah.

But why is it so difficult?

I mean, you can telephone. Believe me, I've tried hundreds of times, but I can

never get her.

It's a mystery.

Don't forget the seven-hour difference. That might be what's wrong.

It's serious, can't you?

Sorry, no harm meant. Well, I must go now. So long. Keep smiling, old man. So

long. Thanks.

Yeah, hold it.

Hold it.

Oh, come on. That's one of the numbers. Don't...

Give up your love, no hesitation Revelation, revelation Love is such

a funny fact

It's funny sitting at the controls of a plane again.

Well, enjoy it, because you won't control anything when you're married.

But sooner or later, every man has to take the big step. And of the three of

us, I'm going to be the last man in.

Go on, you're trapped, so take a good look. It may be your last.

Unless you have a postcard of it on the desk in your office.

How much is that? $4.80.

Here, keep the change. Thank you, sir.

Room 902.

I'd like to see Dr. Emmy Wong.

Who?

Emmy Wong.

I'm sorry, sir, but Dr. Wong doesn't work here anymore.

But where can I find her, then?

I don't know. She left here quite some time ago.

She must be somewhere.

I'm afraid I can't help you. Excuse me. I'm sorry.

Got a light, mister?

Welcome.

San Miguel, please.

Keep the change.

Thanks.

But you have to admit that you are at least partly responsible for her

behavior. You are the cause.

She had the house all furnished and ready for your return.

You can't imagine how beautiful it was. I saw it.

With those lovely antiques. Pictures everywhere.

Naturally, I thought you had already come back.

When Amy stopped visiting me, I assumed she was spending all her time with you.

Then one day I went to call on her and found the house abandoned and deserted.

Her wedding dress was being made up.

And I had ordered a new robe for the occasion.

Don't worry. There must be some explanation for all this.

I feel quite certain.

I think you'll find she had to go away for a few days for some reason, and when

you return to the city, she'll be waiting for you there, full of love and

affection.

Amy. Amy.

Amy.

My darling.

I've waited so long for this moment.

At last, at last I've found you again, my love.

Why... why is your house, our house, all locked up?

Why aren't you at the clinic anymore?

Why aren't you at your father's? What's happened?

Nothing.

Nothing's happened.

Let's go to our house, or anywhere you like.

I want to hold you in my arms, to love you.

There are so many things to say.

I have nothing to say to you.

Emma, you're behaving strangely.

I don't understand.

You've changed.

Why are you treating me like this?

You've caused me so much pain.

It wasn't my fault.

I wrote to you about it.

You wrote to me? Of course.

You mean you haven't received the letters I've been sending?

I've written you a letter nearly every day.

I send them through the office.

It was simpler.

Of course, after you left the clinic, they may not have had your new address.

It's funny, though.

But I'm back, my darling. I'm back for good.

We're together again.

I've wrote all the papers for getting married, and I've managed to wangle a

month's holiday. Isn't that wonderful?

We must celebrate.

Let's go to the ambassador.

No.

Not the ambassador.

Oh, what about the Mandarin?

No. You certainly are being difficult, dear.

I've got it. I'll take you to a new place you've never been in. How's that,

eh?

What's the matter?

Can't you make up your mind?

Hey, I invited my wife to dinner. I don't want to look at the menu all

night. I've been waiting a long time for this moment.

How about a smile?

Come on.

Don't look so sad. I'm sorry.

I've forgotten how to smile.

You still love me.

What kind of a question is that? Of course I do.

You doubt it?

As much as before.

Not as much as before. More than ever.

Then take me away from Hong Kong.

Wherever you want, but take me away.

If that's what you want.

But first give me a smile, right?

Here's what I offer.

Can you match it?

Who is this person? Do you know him? Don't worry, I know her. I also know her

price.

Look, I think you've had too much to drink. You'd better run along.

I'm on the wagon, pal.

But I feel like a piece of ass, and Ned Broderick is the best screw in the whole

city.

Out of my way. No.

Please, gentlemen.

Please stop.

Will you beat it?

Sir, sir.

I'll pay for the damage. Put it on my bill. Yes.

It's all right, Emmy.

Come on, sit down.

Forgive me.

I suppose you were frightened, but of course I never told you I used to box

for my university.

Anyway, it's all over. You can relax. Come on.

Now, what are we going to have? Let's see.

The chef recommends... Chicken with

almonds.

Bamboo shoots.

I feel funny.

George. I am swimming.

George.

George. George.

George.

Answer me.

Some water, please.

Will somebody call a taxi?

What a surprise.

Dr. Wong, you're back with us again.

What is it? What's wrong?

What's happened to you?

I'm so worried. My husband is very ill.

He's been unconscious since yesterday evening.

He's lost a lot of blood, and I can't stop the hemorrhaging.

His pulse is terribly weak. How did it happen? Was he in an accident?

He was in a fight.

Someone insulted me.

But I don't understand it with a physique like his.

Have you tried giving him a coagulant?

Yes. And I also gave him an injection of cardiosterol. I don't like that

hemorrhaging. I think we'd better have a set of x-rays right away.

Well, doctor... Emmy, you must be very brave.

George's illness is worse than I expected.

What do you mean?

I won't try to hide the truth from you.

How could I? We're both doctors.

He will certainly come out of his coma, but his recovery will not be genuine,

nor will it last long.

He has an incurable illness.

It is one of those diseases against which we can do nothing.

You'll have to accept that.

He can only last a few days.

No.

No.

It's impossible.

Impossible.

Pilots have regular examinations. They have discovered it.

Yes, they did find out. Just recently.

We knew about it.

Only he didn't know.

No one had the courage to tell him.

In London, everyone knew he was coming to Hong Kong to die.

Poor George.

Forgive me for what I did.

Please do.

How could I have imagined this would ever happen?

I realize now how wicked I was to you.

To the two of you.

I'll keep a good man down.

But I really had you worried, eh?

Why, with a few more days rest, being ready, willing and able to take on

Cassius Clay.

It wouldn't last three rounds.

I feel great.

But the first thing we've got to do is get married. Hey, tomorrow.

Then we'll take a month for a honeymoon all by ourselves, you and I.

You satisfied?

Emmy, my darling, I'll never leave you again.

Are you happy?

Yes.

Now that you belong to me, you're all mine.

Till death do us part.

Let's talk about death. You mean for the whole of our lives.

Forgive me, my love.

To remember our first meeting.

I don't want to remember anything.

I want to forget everything.

The only thing that matters is we're together.

The past is hidden in the mist.

Only this moment counts.

For eternity.

Love me, George.

Love me.

My darling, I love you.

I love you so.

Oh, George.

Oh, George.

You do drive me crazy.

You're the only, the only man in my life.

I was so unhappy without you. It was agony.

But now you're mine.

Mine forever.

Hug me, George.

Hold me tight.

Oh, my God.

Hug me.

What's happening to me?

George, don't leave me.

Don't leave me.

Without you, my life is worthless.

I feel frightened.

No, don't be afraid.

You know I'm here, near you, George.

Everything's fading.

I can't see.

George, you're the most handsome man, the strongest.

The most wonderful man in the world.

You can't go.

Hold me tight, darling.

Darling. Hold on to me.

Hold on to me.

You're mine.