Original subtitles

Look!

Useless! Lost again!

100 grand on Fok Kit!

Goldie

Next match, 100 grand on Fok Kit

Remember, don't take him head on

Don't attack

You can't beat him with brute force

I know, old man

You say the same thing every time

Why don't I just quit fighting?

You ungrateful punk

Why must you argue with me?

I've won 9 straight bouts...

not from sheer luck

Yeah yeah

Fok Kit...

Raphael...

My 10th win, old man!

Smile for me!

Behind you!

Yes!

"Dubble Boxing Club"

Oh, right.

Mr. Ho was here looking for you earlier

What did he want?

He didn't say

Did you pay the rent?

You think I'm senile?

But Mr. Ho was behaving oddly

He refused to say what he wanted

Another rent hike...?

If only I accepted more disciples to train back then...

No one wants learn to box nowadays

What?

Business is slow these days

The disciples left can't afford to pay

If the rent goes up...

use my cut of the winnings

Forget it

We agreed on a 70/30 split

No

They say if old people retire early...

they die sooner

You punk

I'll outlive you!

I'll deal with Mr. Ho somehow

Is your arm okay?

It's nothing

When is my next fight?

Don't wreck your arm like my leg

Don't force it

I'm fine

I want to test how far I can go

When is my next fight?

Not for a while

Hey...

Old man

Did you refuse Goldie's next offer?

Goldie said you even beat the European

He can't find anyone to fight you now

Give him some time

Hi!

Want to learn to box?

Master

Lok?

Kit

Go pick up my laundry

When did you get out?

Early release for good behavior

I got out two years ago

Forget the past

Ever heard of Surat?

The Thai with the 20-fight win streak?

I'm here to discuss business

I'm organizing a match between the best Thai and Hong Kong boxers

I can get Surat to fight Kit

The salary alone will be 500 grand!

Everyone else is afraid to fight Kit

I heard Surat...

killed someone in the ring

It's 500 grand!

How many bouts would Kit need to earn that?

He'll want this fight

Not me

All boxers fight for the money

No one fights to Kill

Are you still in debt?

I cleared all my debts

I thought we could all make some money

If you're not interested, I'll leave

But keep my number

Call me if you change your mind

Bye

Still mad at me?

Don't be silly,

it was all my fault

I'd still be a junkie if it wasn't for you

Don't worry about me

Take care

I want to stop lying to myself

I'm really tired...

CUT!

You were great

I'm glad I cast you in my last film

Thank you, Sir

I have a lot in common with the character...

it was easy for me to immerse myself in the role

Don't force it

This role was written for you

I promise to try my best

As a new actress, trying your best isn't enough

Lots of actresses are vying for this role

The key to success for any new actress is...

listening

I'll listen well

I'll do whatever is asked

How far are you willing to go?

Is tonight okay?

Are you done?

Effy!

Hey!

Hey!

Are you crazy? You threw coffee at him!

The audition was a pretext...

for him to sleep with me

He's still editing his last film

Do you want your part cut completely?

Huh?

So what if he got a little handsy?

It's part of the job

I'm tired of cleaning up after you

Then don't bother anymore

Hey!

Look

Follow through when you punch

Like this, shoot from the shoulder

Good

Everyone, quiet

Go over there

Do you teach boxing?

This is your locker

You have access to punching bags and dumbbells

Did you learn to box before?

But I want to learn this set of moves in a month

I'm auditioning for the role of a female assassin

A month?

It's not impossible

But...

I'm prepared to work hard

Good, let's start now?

Let's go

Mr. Ho

Tak-bo

I don't know where to begin...

The boxing club...

You want to raise the rent?

You just raised it last year

Listen to me...

I spent thousands just fixing the toilet last week

Mr. Ho

I'm saving you money, can't you delay the increase?

- Listen to me... - Look

In all these years...

have I ever been late with the rent?

If you raise the rent, I'll move

Then move

Someone offered $5M for the property

You know I'm expecting a new grandson

I want to move my family to a bigger house

You're closing down my boxing club

I won't find another place like it

Why don't you buy it?

I'll give you a discount

Don't joke, Mr. Ho

Okay

Alright, enough, have some water

Again

I'm sorry, Mr. Che

Our bank can lend you $4M at most

How about $4.5M?

I'm sorry, that's not possible

Please reconsider?

Call me if I can help with anything else

Thank you

Director

Isn't this film in post-production

Why are we reshooting?

Are you unhappy with...

my performance?

You don't understand

Art is like life

It's constantly changing and evolving like our lives

Is my lead actress status going to change too?

It depends on how I feel

Hello!

Hey, Effy

Hurry to wardrobe and makeup, go

The crew is all set

This isn't my costume

The director is reshooting another scene

Hurry

Dubble Boxing Club

Hi, Kit...

It's Effy

I left a bracelet in my locker, it's part of my costume

Can you bring it to the filming location?

Okay

Right away

Thanks

Where is he?

I don't know

Please let me go

CUT!

Did you read the script?

Can't you show some pain?

Yes...

Again

Everyone, another take

Alright, roll camera

Set

Cue, 1, 2, 3!

CUT!

What the f*ck?

Idiot!

What were you doing?

Pain! Understand?

Lum-lum, take a break

Give me a bottle

Yes, Director

Roll camera

Camera rolling

Set

Keep rolling

Now what?

No bottles left

F*ck you!

Use the first take, it's a wrap

It's a wrap...

Pack your stuff...

Hurry, you won't get paid overtime

They all said I was brilliant during auditions

But I was only...

ever cast in bit parts

I told myself, it's okay...

just work harder...

perform better...

they'll appreciate me one day

Sorry about today

I made you rush over

It's okay

It didn't matter if I was missing the bracelet...

no one would have noticed

Someone's would notice

Sometimes, I felt so stupid

Sam, don't die! Hang in there!

Noodle Master...

Your noodles are amazing...

The best ever!

I recognized you the moment you entered the boxing club

I think the best performance in the "Noodle Master"...

was your role as Patron B

Thank you

Don't worry

You've trained hard

You'll make the best female assassin

Mhm

Keep it up!

Keep it up

"I want to fight Surat”

Hello...

Okay.

I'll arrange for Surat to come

Old man

This killing machine looks too much like ...

a killing machine

Who cares?

Just remember your training...

in the last two weeks

Don't worry

We've received 500 grand already

After I win this fight...

we'll be able to buy the club from Mr. Ho...

and be trouble-free

Remember...

if you can't beat him, don't force it

Hang in there

Hang in there, Kit!

Hang in there, Kit!

Hang in there!

No way

Don't force it, Kit

Give up!

Kit!

Let it go!

Quit the fight!

Kit!

No!

Kit, are you conscious?

How do you feel?

Master, I'll get the doctor

Okay

I can't move my legs

Why can't I move my legs?

It's nothing

Old man, what's happening?

Why can't I move my legs?

What happened?

Why can't I feel my legs?

What happened?

The patient has a thoracic herniated disc

The success rate for surgery is 12%...

failed surgery may result in amputation

But without surgery...

he can only pray for a miracle...

if he hopes to walk again

Please convince him

Kit

I'm not getting surgery, you can leave

Kit, don't be like that

Like what?

How should I act?

The success rate is 12%

Only 12 out of 100 men walk again

I was born unlucky anyway...

orphaned the day I was born

Are you unlucky?

You won't know if you don't try!

I don't want to know

Want to lie here the rest of your life?

Get out, I need to rest

Kit...

Heaven helps those who have faith

Leave!

How could you...

Dubble

What's the hurry?

Mr. Ho

I'm sorry, it's an emergency

Sell the property to someone else

I'll be out by the end of the month

I wanted to say...

if you can't buy it, rent it out

But you have a potential buyer

That person turned out to be crazy

He phoned to cancel the offer yesterday

He thanked me then said it was no use to him now

He was spouting nonsense

Tough luck, I was played

10 bouts in Thailand won't earn this much

How many boxers have you killed?

Never counted

I knocked them all out

Never knew who died

No wonder no one challenged you

That's why I came to Hong Kong

What if no one here wanted to fight you?

I'd move on

I used to be like you when I was young

Winning was all I cared about

But after my first loss, I realized winning didn't matter

What matters is making money!

Let's make lots of money!

Cheers!

Tell me

You tricked me into letting Kit fight Surat?

You chose your club over your boxer

Hey!

Kit never crossed you

Why did you ruin him?

He's innocent

I wanted to see you ruin him

Back then...

if you didn't tell me to fight that Burmese boxer...

would I have turned to drugs?

Would I have smuggled heroin?

You turned to drugs because you lost a fight

You couldn't take it

Yes!

I couldn't take it!

But you turned me in to the police!

I spent 8 years behind bars!

If I hadn't called the police...

you'd be dead now!

Enough of your preaching

If you must preach...

preach to the man in the hospital bed!

I won't give up on Kit

Crazy...

I tear the bills down, you post them back up

Making me work so hard!

Trying to kill me?

Why must you come here every day?

I didn't come up with the idea...

I stole it from you

See you tomorrow

So?

Ready to quit?

Let's call it a day, go home

Until you agree to train me,

I'll come every day!

Rest for a few days

We'll start training next week

But you said I must beat you

before you'd train me?

Exactly, how can you beat me without training?

In boxing...

what matters is not physical skill but passion

You lasted a month

You passed the test

But remember one thing

If you clench your fist too tight, you may lose it all

When you learn to let go...

the world will be yours

What's your name?

Fok Kit

Do you understand the risks involved with surgery?

Yes

We'll move you to the operating room shortly

Old man

You normally have lots to say before a fight

What's your advice for me today?

This fight is different

Remember...

Don't give up

Don't worry

I don't count on luck, only myself

Yeah yeah

Almost time

Wait...

Excuse me

Keep this

Return it to me...

when you pull through

Don't worry

Once I'm discharged...

I'll personally deliver it to the top female assassin

Mhm

You may start

The patient's heart rate is too fast

Can I start over again?

"3 Months Later"

I know how to beat Surat

I want a rematch

Okay

- Again - Okay

- Five! - Ten!

You lost, drink up!

Goldie cut the prize money again

Soon we won't make any money

Just find me a bigger name to fight

Who dares to fight you?

You knocked out every challenger

Ten...You lost...

Drink up

Girl, excuse us?

Go on

Let's have a drink

Have a drink

Here

Let's fix a fight

We'll bet on your challenger...

with all of our previous winnings

Let's win big

Then we can both retire

You don't want to box for life, do you?

Nice jab!

You're in top form, CK

Come on

Let's spar

I haven't sparred with anyone in ages

Are you afraid?

I'll hold back

Kit

Go pick up my laundry

Old man, no more errands today

Do it yourself, I have to spar

Hey!

I can't tonight

Do as you're told, punk!

Whatever

Get yourself a wife...

save on trips to laundromat

Carry on

What will you have?

Iced tea

- and egg sandwich - lced tea...

It'll be quick

Director Chan Bing physically abuses Effy Lam!

Even though Chan Bing's "Strongwomen"...

opened to disappointing box office results...

its behind-the-scenes drama is making headlines

An unnamed bit part in the film...

was played by actress Effy Lam

According to an insider...

Chan Bing hit on Effy Lam...

during a private audition

Lam rejected Chan's advances...

throwing milk tea on him

Subsequently,

Lam returned for reshoots where...

she was repeatedly struck with fake glass bottles

Maybe her performance wasn't up to snuff

but it certainly looks painful

I think she can do it

We don't need this kind of scandal

Our production costs over $100M

She's box office poison

My last film grossed a billion dollars

Don't you think I can handle the risk?

That's not what we meant

We can't just use a nobody

Director, what do you think?

Lum-lum is good in her own way

So is Effy...

I've observed her for a while

She's a hard worker

What matters is name recognition

No one knew me when I started out

What makes a good actor is "heart"...

and dedication

- Why don't we... - I'll make the call

Cast her or I'm out

We want to cast you as...

the lead in our next production

Don't tell us you still want to play the assassin

No...

Shooting begins in two weeks

Study the script

If you have questions, ask the director

Yes... I'll do my best

Take it easy

Just approach the role...

as you normally would

I have faith in you

I was right all along

You're a truly lead actress material

You have a discerning eye

Will you be my manager?

I'll think about it

Let's wait until after I defeat Surat

I have faith in you

You will defeat him

I meant to return the bracelet

Keep it, it looks good on you

You're right

I promised to return it to a female assassin

Now that you're a lead actress...

I don't need to return it

Production has yet to start; they might still recast

I have faith in you too; keep it up!

Let us both work hard!

Yes!

Keep it up!

Are you alright?

Effy?

Did I hurt you?

- I'm fine - Effy...

I'm sorry

Please forgive me, Effy

You must help me, I'm in trouble!

Please tell the company...

- Please tell the company... - Let go...

- Tell them that I was innocent - Let go...

Effy

Please hold a press conference to clear my name?

- Calm down - I'll call the boss...

No, he has blocked my number

Let me use your phone

Hey!

Hey!

Kit

Are you alright?

I'm fine!

How's Effy?

I must go

Effy

We've made some changes to the script

Yes

- Actually... - We held a meeting

We'll recast the female lead

I'm sorry

But we're casting you in another role

It's a strong part

After we finish rewriting the script,

We'll send it to you

Study it well

If you have questions, ask the director

Cut! Good take!

Tell Effy to watch the playback

Effy, well done

Have a look

You performed the entire scene brilliantly

Keep it up!

Thank you, Director

I performed pretty well just now?

I always knew you were a great actress

Maybe because I considered suicide

But then I thought...

there might be a new procedure someday...

to remove my scar

It would have been a waste to die

I was also worried that you'd miss me

Still, you're brave

Actually...

I couldn't sleep last night

I kept thinking of excuses...

not to do the shoot today

In the end I told myself...

if I run away this time...

I'll keep running from my problems forever

It's better to face them head on

I need a break

CK

Let's spar

- Oh my stomach... - Hey... hey!

Later...

Hey!

Come on

Kit

Kit!

Excuse me...

Excuse me

"Tsang Kar-ho, Odds 1:11.2, Bet Amount $4,000,000"

Hey

Thanks for the $4M

Also...

He's not retiring anytime soon

Kit, call me

Kit, call me back!

Kit

There's nothing that can't be solved

Call me back

Don't you want to fight Surat?

Let's talk

Hello?

Officer

He wasn't breathing when we found him

The cause of death was likely...

a drug overdose

Kit

It's Effy, open the door!

Open up! How much longer will you hide?

When are you coming out?

Open the door!

Master's gone crazy, he's fighting Surat!

Are you nuts?

Fighting Surat, you'll be killed?

We won't know until the fight

Look at your right leg

You're crippled!

My right leg is lame...

My left one is fine

Nothing is impossible in this world!

I fought Surat to try to save this boxing club!

Why are you doing this?

Lok just died from a drug overdose

I don't want to end up like him...

wasting my life...

until there's nothing left!

You know why I quit boxing and turned to coaching?

It's not because of my leg

It's because I was afraid of losing!

What's so important about that?

Is it important enough to get yourself killed?

Whatever, like you said...

I want to see how far I can go

I heard you're still undefeated

Soam I

That's bound to end

Enough, give up

I can't

You'll die if you continue

We'll see about that

Old man!

Enough, stop it!

Old man!

Stop the fight!

Old man!

Old man, stop!

It's over, we concede!

No!

We can't concede defeat

Stop the fight!

We concede!

Move aside!

The fight is over!

Move!

You've won!

We gave up!

Let him go

Want to save your coach?

Then fight me

Okay!

I'll fight you

Clench your fist too tight...

you may lose everything

When you learn to let go...

the world...

will be yours

Get up...

Fok Kit...

Get ready...

Old man, I need to ask you...

Did you agree to fight Surat because of me?

It's time!

Everybody ready!

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