Original subtitles

Lock Me Up Tie Him Down

Tiffany's name is He Shaoqun

The story begins when she and Luo Lichang cheated on a test

...and were standing in the corridor as punishment

Lichang told Tiffany a lie...

...resulting in the loss of her true love

Action!

Tiffany met her current husband Zheng Guofu at the television station

Guofu was a client of the station

He found many excuses to watch Tiffany at work

Again

Cut

At the lowest point in her life, Guofu told Tiffany a lie

She regained confidence in love

Cut! We're done

Get a new lead actress

Don't do this anymore

Go home

You've been kissing for a long time

Are you getting married?

You should pay attention to your position when kissing

They were married for 8 years

Tiffany always wanted a child with Guofu...

...but it never happened

Tiffany began having insomnia

Tiffany, many people were looking for you

Thanks, Mrs Chen

Busybody

Open the door Mrs Zheng! It's Congtou! Help!

It's time for school!

You're hitting back?

Don't run!

- Don't follow me! - Go to school!

I'm not going!

- Hello, who are you looking for? - Mr Zheng

I'm calling from the police station. I'm Mr Yin

I went to your home earlier. No one was in

I left my name card Did you see it?

Why are you looking for him?

He merged lanes illegally and hit another car last month

He was sentenced and is required to pay for the damage

It's been awhile and he hasn't paid up

The traffic police handed the case over to us

If this isn't resolved soon you may get sued

He hasn't mentioned it. Do you want to call him?

I tried all morning. He doesn't answer

I'm being considered for a promotion

If this isn't settled, I'll look bad

I'll ask him to call you when he gets back

Alright

Thank you

Hey Tiffany

I kidnapped your husband

Hubby

The yellow liquid he's submerged in is nitroglycerine

It's highly volatile

The soda is the nitroglycerine and the carrot is your husband...

This car battery is tied to his body

My computer is connected to the one filming him

It's used to control the car battery

I set up a 30-second timer

When time is up...

...the car battery will ignite

And the nitroglycerine will explode

That's the theory behind a liquid bomb

It's how terrorists blow up planes

This is the police. Hello?

I control the bomb

But your husband's life is in your hands

You can choose to call the police

Who is this? Is anyone there?

Hello? Is anyone there?

Alright

Please let him go. I'll pay any amount you want

It's not about money

I want you to be my wife for a week

After 168 hours, you can have your husband back

I'm going to buy something. I'll be back for dinner

I forgot to introduce myself

I'm Huo Ke

Eat

Your husband allows you to smoke while you eat?

He lets me do as I please

I met your husband quite often in the past

He told me lots about you

Sweet and sour pork is your specialty

He's a good man

He eats it even though its bad

Then why did you finish it?

I'm your husband now

I have to be forgiving

Understand?

His nightgown is quite comfortable

It's a little long

It's nice. Where'd you get it?

D & G

What's the matter? Am I that sort of man?

Sleep on the sofa!

Thank you

Wait

Come here

Your husband said...

...there's a goodnight kiss before bedtime

It lacked feeling

Again

No. Again

No

If you really don't want to, I won't force you

I don't have time for this

Again

Forget it! Get out!

We're done

Get a new lead actress

Good morning, Ti...

What's she so shocked about? Forgot her makeup?

- Hello? - What are you doing?

I'm at home

I know that. I asked what you're doing

Vacuuming. I'm vacuuming the kitchen

Didn't you just do that?

I spilled sweet and sour pork

You made sweet and sour pork at this hour?

You said it tasted bad so I tried to cook it again

It doesn't sound like you're cooking

It does

I'm frying

Now that you've mastered it can I try a piece?

Since you really want to go out...

...start the engine. Start the engine!

Drive faster! Faster!

If you're not afraid to die I'll come along for the ride

It doesn't matter if I die

Your husband will die without water and food

Don't blame me

No

No?

I don't decide whether he lives or dies

I...I understand

What do you understand!

I won't do it again! I'll do whatever you say!

Change lanes!

Slow down

From this moment, we're starting over

Treat each other better

Honey

Let's go home

Where's the key?

Wait!

Physical contact

Matching sneakers

Disheveled appearance

Adulterer?

Adulteress!

Little bastard

Big busybody

Tiffany, I don't know how to use the machine to make Latte

Can you teach me?

I'm quite busy

You should help if you can

Alright then

And you are?

I'm her Godbrother

What are you looking at?

Godbrother?

What did you say?

I'm talking to my friend, Uncle

The lady's quite hot. Go for it

If you think it'll work, do it

That's your ultimate goal

Godbrother

I...

I'll be a good wife to you

Let my husband go

No

Then call him and let me hear his voice

No

What about if I call him?

I won't say anything

That's not possible

Who else will I meet?

Tell me

Who?

I need to know all the neighbors so I'm not caught off guard

Have you finished?

Seven rules for a modern husband

Sleep later than me. Die later than me

Use the toilet sitting down for all purposes?

It keeps the toilet clean

I don't believe any man would agree...

Ninety-five percent of your salary goes to your wife?

How much is that?

If you have $30,000 after taxes, 5% is $1,500

$30 for lunch multiplied by 20 is $600

$300 for the phone

$4 for your commute, multiplied by 20 is $80

Take the wrong bus 10 times? You'll get $20 extra

If not, buy me a little gift with the $20

I'll give you $500 more to spend with your friends

But you need permission to use it

Why should you get 95% when you do nothing at home?

I clean, wash and cook 7 days a week

I don't have days off and I work 24 hours

I satisfy your sexual needs and have your baby

Can you do all that?

According to women's protection laws...

...a woman can reject a man's advances

But if a woman wants sex, her husband cannot say he's tired

What if I'm really tired?

It's a reason, not an excuse

How would you tell the difference?

A woman's sixth sense

You have the last word

What about this?

Explore Amo Island? Where's that?

It's women's utopia

You always bully me!

What?

What does that mean?

Men wouldn't understand

Even if you did, you'd say we were crazy

Here's my response

Do as I say

Counterattack 1

Your husband doesn't wear slippers?

He does

Wear these. I'll make the bed

No credit cards. No ID

Only cash

Hello

All three of them are coming? Sure

Alright

My wife is a bit strange. Don't be shocked

Alright

Ok. Bye

Do you believe Huo Ke has a wife?

Do you believe Bao Qingtian is Indian?

That's logical

You both have black faces

The logical conclusion is that he invited us over to borrow money

Mr Zheng needs to sign some company checks but...

...he's been uncontactable

He's sick

He'll be back when he's better

Please inform the clients

Counterattack 2

Your husband told me to tell you not to worry

How is he?

He'll be fine as long as you're a good wife to me

- Is he still submerged in oil? - If he was he'd be a doughnut

Your phone's ringing

Here

It didn't ring

I thought I heard it

No incoming calls, contacts, photos or information

Dinner's almost ready. I'll take out the trash

Alright

Engine Temperature: 75 degrees Parked for: 5 minutes

Next Day 6.08PM

What are you doing?

- Waiting for you to get home - So good?

You told me to be. Did my husband say anything today?

What are you doing?

Preparing a footbath for you

I don't have the habit

I didn't say you did

You look tired. It's for relaxation

It's up to you

I'll throw the rubbish and we can eat

I'm back

Be good

Today's distance subtract yesterday's

5 km each way

A radius of 5km

My location

Metro Market

Metro Market

The direction Hubby is at

I'm going to work

Can I borrow...

Return it to the same spot

Alright!

Why is her eyeliner so dark today?

Counterattack 3

- Hello, Mr Huo - Hello

- Doing patrols? - Yes

W, have you been taking care of the place?

Did you miss me?

Let me look at you

Dog food

W, I'm taking the trash out

- Hello - Is everything ready?

They will arrive at 4pm. I'll meet them

Once it's done everything will be over

Alright

Is my bath ready?

No. I was busy with dinner

Beautiful

Your husband said you have classy taste

White wine goes very well with seafood

We've developed an understanding over the last few days

It's time to do something

I invited some experts over tomorrow

What experts?

Nothing to worry about. They're kidnappers...

Killers...

All kinds

They're just here for a visit

Just treat me like you normally do

Make them think we're a couple

What did you feed me?

What do you mean?

You poisoned me?

I wouldn't. I ate what you ate

Eat mine!

You're not poisoned! Why are you crying?

Don't shout at me!

Don't die! You have to take me to my husband!

What are you doing?

Calling an ambulance

No!

You can't call an ambulance

I'm scared

Go and buy me some medicine

What medicine?

- Painkillers, detox pills, anything! - What brand?

How would I know? Ask the pharmacist!

Fine! Don't swear at me!

Coming! What's the hurry?

Coming!

Thanks. I'll return it to the same spot

Are you alright?

I'm fine

If that's fine, what's not?

Cures for food poisoning

Remedies

Is my key ready?

- Yes, it's done - Thanks

Hey!

I paid you this morning

Do you still want the mold?

You can keep it

- Where can I find this brand? - Over there

Hubby

Hubby

Hubby

Hubby

I'm sorry

Ignition device

Nitroglycerine

Hello?

Yes, Yes, Mr Huo. I'll take a look immediately

Are you crazy!

I'm sorry

Do you know how to drive? You'll get killed!

Thank you, Sir

My husband would kill me if he knew I was with another man

I understand. I love to help woman like you

This is my name card. I'm Simon

- Where were you? - I should ask you that

I went to buy medicine. Where else could I be?

You went to save your husband

If I knew where he was, I would poison you and save him

But I don't. That's why...

...this farce has gone on for six days, Shorty

I went to get your medicine. You're so erratic

How can I be your wife?

Here's the medicine. Take it or leave it

I'm sorry

What's that noise

The adulterous couple

12 hours ago Kwun Tong, Hong Kong

30 minutes ago. Shenzhen

Your turn

Take it. Strike a pose

Does your friend trust you that much?

Of course. I planned Project Q for an entire year

He has to believe it's a win-win plan

A year ago

We were university classmates

Everyone called him Mr Yang

But that wasn't his surname

We lived in the same dorm but didn't have much contact

We donated sperm together at a charity event for children once

You've been in there for 30 mins

Don't waste our resources if you can't do it

That's how he got the nickname Yang Wei (impotent)

That's why we called him Mr Yang Wei

I would meet him occasionally after that

Mostly I talked and he listened

Later he started to talk

He told me he was unhappy at work as...

...people there knew about his past

He found a job in Hong Kong to get away from that

But people still found out

The minute he said that, the plan for Project Q came to me

I suggested we play a game of kidnap

He would kidnap me

His objective would be to make Tiffany his wife for a week

His colleagues could visit and he could prove he's a complete man

He asked me...

What?

What if she calls the police?

I said...

She wouldn't do that

You might kill me if she did

Then what?

What? She won't call the police. We're accomplices

Why would you help me?

I gave a big sigh

I've met another woman

A mistress

I can't handle two women. I've lost weight

I love this woman. I want to go away with her

He asked why I would want another woman

I said, eating lobster and abalone every day gets boring

I've been eating the same lobster for eight years

Men must have fresh food

Who wouldn't agree to this win-win plan?

Cheers

If the insurance claim from the factory robbery and your wife's death...

...can't save your business...

...these two bullets will be for you and me

The plan won't fail

For you and for our baby...

I'll kill them both and say I saw them killing each other

Perfect!

I'm not wearing that

Why don't you ever wear pink? It suits you

You looked in my closet?

I'm just trying to get to know you

Put on a good show and I'll release your husband

Put it on

Indians are not superstitious compared to you

Isn't Buddha and Mary Mother together confusing?

I don't mind being the butt of your jokes at the office

But please don't joke in front of my wife

She's very devout

It's obvious

She doesn't like people to know she's mentally ill

That's why I never told anyone other than family that I'm married

Why are you telling us?

She knows you talk about me being impotent

How did she know?

As the saying goes, if you don't want people to know, don't do it

She would rather I tell you about her illness...

...than let you think I'm impotent

- Hi - Hi

I'm Mu Rong

- Hello - Qiaobao

I'm John

Hi

I know you. You were in that real estate advertisement

You're He Shaoqun

I'll get a towel

You're He Shaoqun?

- You direct ads? - So?

- You're a kidnapper? - Can't I be?

I...

Who's that?

What's the matter?

Hello

Someone's at the door

Mrs Zheng, I'm policeman Yin Zhijian

You said you would call me but you didn't

I waited a few days

Use this

This guy's behavior...

What do you want?

Where's your swagger today, Godbrother?

Godbrother?

- Mind your own business! - There it is!

I'm here for some soy sauce

I'll get it. Stay right there

I can't wait any longer, Mrs Zheng

Mr Yin, you have to speak to my husband about it

Who was it?

What's important is who you are

Congtou, what's taking so long?

Take this

Hello?

Mr Zheng?

Mr Zheng? Speaking

You finally answered my call

Hello, I'm Mrs Chen. Don't stand up

- Don't bother... - Mrs Chen

You have many visitors today

My husband has many colleagues

It does appear to be their home

- What? - The phone

Stop answering the doorbell and phone

Soy sauce? Wait here

- What happened? - You got kicked out

- What about you? - Watching you

Who's this? Mum? Who's mum?

Tiffany's mum!

- What? - My wife's mum

- So? - I don't get along with her

Hello?

Hi, Mum. It's Tiffany

I didn't hear that. I won't answer it

Who was that?

Guofu. My Godbrother

Yes?

I'm Yin Zhijian from the police. Mr Zheng has to sign some papers

- Have you seen your dad? - What?

He's gone out

He hung up on me during our conversation

I had to come

It's alright. I'll tell you

Yes, tell me

Tell me!

Take the papers next door to Mr Zheng

Alright

Thanks

Mr Zheng lives there?

Who is it?

It's your Godbrother. I have something for you

Tiffany, what are you looking at?

Dad, let's talk inside

- I... - Hang on

My...

What did you bring me?

Soy sauce

Where is it?

I forgot

Yes! He beat the soy sauce

It's signed?

He's at our place

I didn't see him

- You didn't? - No

I'll have a look

Wait here

It's busy here today

Hubby's colleagues came to visit

Hubby, Dad's here

- Who? - Dad's here

Why are you running around when your colleagues are here?

Take care of your guests

Come often

Tiffany, come with me

You don't seem close

We don't get along either

- Dad - I know

You're having an affair

You do?

I'm having an affair too

Your mum's going to kill me

I always knew you were having an affair. It's not a big deal

It's different this time. She's your mum's friend

It's your Godmother

You can have anyone. Why did you get involved with her friend?

Love is...

Someone's at the door. It might be the policeman

You, wait here!

Uncle

Thanks for earlier

- Mum - You've cut me off twice

Get out!

Sit!

Where are you hiding him?

Why didn't you tell me he likes men?

Mum...

Mum...

Will she be okay?

As long as it's not her friend she'll be fine

Not only is the family mentally ill, they're promiscuous

- You're leaving? - I'm busy

- Stay - Next time. Bye

Dad

Strange

I'm leaving too

You're still here?

Where's Mr Zheng?

He just left

What? I've been looking out for him

When did he leave?

Just now

There's no one inside

Dad

I love your mum

But I fall in love easily with other women too

It's not difficult to find someone you like

But it's not easy to find someone that truly loves you

Go on

I'm not that short. Why did you call me Shorty?

To each his own. I have nothing against short people

You promised to let my husband go after today

Why did you kidnap him?

I'm not sure it's considered kidnapping

What?

If I told you it was all fake, would you believe me?

Then where's my husband?

Why did I have to meet your colleagues?

Tell me

Alright

I'll tell you

But when I'm done you have to answer a question

Tell me

It's not that I haven't been with a woman...

...but it always ends because I have a physical problem

I don't like to be teased about it

It's been happening since I was in school

Before my second year in high school, I was fine

It started with a lie

In primary school, I liked a girl in the class next door

I found all sorts of ways to be with her

Once, she helped her friend cheat in a test

The teacher found out

She made them stand in the corridor as punishment

I threw erasers at a classmate so that I would be punished too

Then I could stand in the corridor with her

I never had the courage to tell her how I felt

She was shy too

Her friend was very aggressive and invited me out

It was okay. I found out all about her through her friend

During my second year in high school...

...I finally invited her to go to a movie

I asked her friend to pass her the ticket for Titanic

She didn't come but her friend came instead

Her friend said she didn't come because she didn't like me

Perhaps Titanic was too moving

I cried the moment it started

I was upset for a few months

Finally I went to ask her why she didn't come

When she saw me, she ran away in anger

Later I found out her friend lied that we'd slept together

The friend's dad heard the rumor

Tell me! Who got you pregnant?

Tan Guanxi

I'll kill him

I got home from school one day and a man came at me with a knife

I ran into a construction site and tripped on scaffolding

I was injured by a metal rod

Call an ambulance

What was the friend's name?

Huo Ke isn't your real name

- It's my turn to ask - Yes, I'm He Shaoqun

I know

I want to know if you're happy now

Now?

Are you and your husband happy?

Of course. Why else would I do so much for him?

I understand

Perhaps you should spend more time with him

So he's not bored

What do you mean?

You should go to Amo Island with him and...

...rekindle your relationship

There's no such island

Unhappy women make those things up

If you're happy, Amo Island can be anywhere

Hello

I'll come down now

I'm going to the guardhouse

Why are you here?

To kill you

He's trying to kill me!

Don't go!

Mrs Chen!

Are you alright?

Mrs Chen!

What's going on?

No! The gun doesn't shoot!

Call the police!

The crimes division team is at the scene

He shot the gun and I reacted

Ignore him. He peed his pants

Delete that

Have a glass of water

Four of his colleagues came

One was Indian the other was Caucasian

And...

Sir, he's not at his residence

The security guard said he left with his dog 30 minutes ago

Alright

Continue Mrs Zheng

Hello

How dare you call the police

I'll tell them everything. We can die together

Are you mad? What can you accuse me of?

What can you say?

My neighbors and colleagues are witnesses. You only have your dog

Everyone saw you holding my gun

If I don't admit to the kidnapping, you're on your own

You planned this all along

No...

You're wrong

If I could plan, I would have married Wenli and not Tiffany

If I could plan, I wouldn't have met you again

If I could plan, my business wouldn't lose money

If I could plan, I wouldn't commit crimes together with a fool like you

He stayed here for a week but he didn't violate me

He promised to let my husband go

I don't know why he changed his mind

Perhaps he had other motives

I wanted to say I'm sorry

I didn't know things would turn out this way

I know you won't believe me but I must still warn you

Be wary of your husband

I've known him for a long time

Not going to bed?

I can't sleep

Get some rest

I'm Huo Ke

Good morning

What song is that? It's nice

I don't know. Everyone at the university dorm could sing it

Your contraceptives, Sir

Thanks

Hello, I have a query

I received a call from 131-4588-8981 last night

But when I called today the number is not registered?

The number was canceled at midnight last night

Brother Qiang, let's do as planned and split the profit equally

I've thought about it

I don't want the goods

I want three million cash

We had an agreement

Get someone else to rob you and claim the insurance

That's it

Come here

Hello?

You haven't been back for a week

I can't call you or go to your place

I asked you for some time

What do you want?

I want to die!

What shall we do?

You can go to my house tonight and kill my wife!

I can't but you can!

Why are you so fierce?

I can't lose my temper at you? Bastard!

Honey, don't cry

It's my fault. Crying isn't good for the baby

He'll have a bad temper when he's older

I think crazy thoughts when I'm on my own

I understand

Give me a little more time

I'll settle everything

Alright

Wife

Hello?

I'm not coming home tonight

I'm going to a concert with Mum

Alright. I have to work late anyway

Did I interrupt you?

I'm having a client discussion

I'll let you go then. Bye

Bye

We haven't experienced...

...the beauty of wintery weather

If we suffer through the cold together...

...we will appreciate warmth better

We haven't held hands...

...and walked through sand dunes

W, did you miss me?

We learned to appreciate eternity

Sometimes...

...I believe that everything comes to an end

There's a time for reunion and separation

Nothing lasts forever

But sometimes, I choose to linger...

...and not let go

When I've fully appreciated the view...

...perhaps you will go the distance with me

We haven't held red beans...

Tan Guanxi

...ground them into our wounds

...and shared them

Only then will we understand the sorrow of the lovelorn

We haven't experienced...

In primary school, I liked a girl in the next class

Shaoqun, remember Tan Guanxi?

Yes

He finally asked me out

In search of lonely freedom

She didn't come but her friend came instead

But sometimes, I choose to linger and not let go

When I've fully appreciated...

Later I found out her friend lied that we'd slept together

...perhaps you will go the distance with me

Honey, you're not eating?

I'm just drinking soup

It's sumptuous

Delicious

Don't be so fake

It's horrible but you swallow it

It's really good

It's the last meal I'll ever cook for you

Be honest

It's good. That's my honest opinion

If I tell you I poisoned the food, would you still say it's good?

Honey

Women are good at lying

Though not as good as you

I believed you were kidnapped

You don't believe I was?

Tell me how you escaped

Haven't I told you?

I unlocked cuffs the with wire and ran when the dog was distracted

You escaped the night before

Where did you go the next day?

You don't know that I went to save you

Your classmate said you would harm me

At first I didn't believe him

But then I saw the pregnant girl

Then I understood

Do you hate me that much?

You never wanted to have a child with me

A glass of milk will relax you

It'll increase your chances of conception

No

Don't be silly. I don't hate you

I just love another woman a little more

Understand?

I really don't want to kill you

But I need the insurance money to save my business

I won't let you die in vain

I'll erect a pretty grave for you

It'll say you're my wife

I told him to come up

- In two minutes... - Mrs Zheng

...if I don't open the door. He'll know something's wrong

Mrs Zheng

Mrs Zheng

Stab me and there's no turning back

Two minutes is enough

Mrs Zheng

Mrs Zheng

I gave up my youth for this family

I'm taking it back

You'll have a taste of what it's like to have no family and no money

I'm sorry

You're finally here

Mr Zheng's in a good mood

He signed all the documents. Go in

Thanks

Mr Zheng

Hello

Why didn't you go for the blind date I set up?

I was busy

Four years later

$166 please

It's $166 not $616

You're short of $10

I have a question

That 1st year, I received blank registered letters

I sent them

I checked to see if you received them. That meant you were safe

Why did you stop?

I read in the newspapers...

...that Guofu was imprisoned for buying a gun illegally

I figured you would be fine

Why did you move away?

I guessed as much

I've been working at different branches of this supermarket since then

They're the only ones that sell that brand of dog food

I knew that you would come and buy it one day

I've moved around too. I went wherever there was work

You can stop now

When Guofu and I parted...

...he signed some documents. Your case is closed

Are you happy now?

Now?

I guess so

I really went to Amo Island

You don't believe me?

Amo Island Diary

The white smoke from the volcano looked like a steaming cup of coffee

When I was tired, I would go to the hot spring

I spent the evenings with the locals and their female chief

They were very warm and welcoming

When I was leaving, they asked me what I wanted most

My wish was to take a photo for a friend

I quit

Come to my home for dinner

We can watch Titanic after

In the last four years, I came here every time I missed you

Four years ago, I used all my money and bought your apartment

I hoped you would come back one day

I...I can't

I won't give up on you

I'll find a way to cure you

Let's go home

Are you ready? We're going to start recording

With Tiffany's support and encouragement what's your situation?

After two years of treatment, I feel I can do better

Do you still see Zheng Guofu?

Yes. He's in prison for buying the gun

I'm with Brother Qiang now but I visit him every month

What's your dream?

Norway. I hear prisons there are the most luxurious

What?

What happened to the baby?

It's Brother Qiang's

We had a thing while I was with Guofu

Really?

Of course. I had DNA tests

Really?

I paid the labs so it's true

One last question

Will you forgive Luo Lichang?

Thank you! I'm Ah Chang