Original subtitles

Men at their birth, are naturally good.

Their nature the same, their habits different.

This is a lesson all kids have learnt,

but adults have forgotten and neglected it.

There's a famous western saying which goes:

Some medicines when administered

are more painful than the disease.

Similarly some law enforcers are more harmful

than the convicts.

The period from 1953 to 1955

the police called it the darkest time.

The whole city overflowed with crime.

There were 32 astonishing cases within a day.

Statistical figure showed that

4 in 10 of the criminals were

either from juvenile reformatory,

youth correctional center and disciplinary barracks.

While the others

were repeat offenders.

This phenomenon has shocked the British government

who sent a commissioner to Hong Kong to investigate.

The cause of this phenomenon

was traced to

the officials.

There were a few black sheep

that abused their authority,

violated the government's principle, and

twisted the government's system.

This resulted in the criminals being worst than before

and the prison became hell.

The dark time has passed.

From Ms. Lin, an official of DPAS,

we obtained factual records

and turned it into a movie.

The incidents I recorded, cleared the name

of police and many law enforcement personnel,

whose reputation has been damaged.

Although it has been over 20 years,

my memory is still vivid.

This is a person's encounter,

a human's misfortune

I dedicate this film to a person, a group of people.

To those who strived to stand up and fell!

Jiang Chai's judgement day

also the day his destiny would be judged.

20 months of imprisonment,

changed his whole life.

Stand up, stand up.

Sir.

Go to the finger print room to complete the formality

medical checkup, blood test.

Take a tube each for stool inspection

you have 3 minutes to hand in your specimen.

Two more minutes.

If you've no stool, go for booth inspection.

Hey...what do you mean by booth?

It means open up your anus

to examine for any hidden narcotics.

Any infectious disease?

Don't move.

It hurts, pull it out quickly.

All stand up.

Stand up...

Stand still.

Remove all your clothes,

place them on the floor in front of you.

Squat down.

Body inspection now.

Once inspection's complete,

go to the store to collect your prison uniform,

and your daily necessities.

Leave your urine sample.

Those who have no urine, drink more water.

Hey, are you buying?

50

50 dollars each.

-Liu Zheng Xuan -Yes.

Second floor, cell 15.

Yes.

-Liu Jia Le -Yes.

Go to the back hall.

Yes.

Second floor, cell 13.

Yes.

Go report quickly.

First day in prison - Black and white

Go into your cell.

Go in...

Go in...

Squat down.

This is the cell chief.

Only a criminal with background can be the chief.

Where's your name list?

He has a strong fist

with deadly punch.

If he is to punch you,

your ribs will crack.

Those who don't obey, will get knuckle sandwich.

Come up...

Bring the name list.

Yes.

Why bother me with such petty matters

I'm not going to see the name list.

Yes.

Brother Long,

I'll look at the serial number.

Yes.

No need to check if I, Man Tin Long, is here.

Yes.

-No need to ask -Yes

I want to know his title, his background

and everything about him.

Go in the cell.

Yes.

Do as brother Long said, go into your cell.

This is a place a gentleman must come

To return here is heroism

Welcome.

What is it?

Damn it

I have nothing against you.

What do you mean?

Fourth brother, why?

Get lost!

Friend, enter a temple to worship,

enter a house to greet, don't you know the custom?

Look behind you.

This is a place, a gentleman must come.

You are a gentleman.

A gentleman talks, a villain fights.

Do you know?

You don't know the newcomer's customs

let me teach you.

This is my first time here

I don't know anything, please teach me.

Good.

Come down.

Kneel down.

Do as he does, kowtow.

Kowtow...

You don't have to torture him

I am Jiang, since I was born

I kowtow to the heaven and earth,

kowtow to my master.

Today you can chop off my head

but not ask me kowtow to you.

Good, then I'll entertain you first.

Fourth brother.

Cannot treat a guest this way.

Damn it.

Must treat our guests well.

Black dog.

Yes

serve the tea.

Yes

please have a drink.

Please.

Drink.

Drink.

You may not drink this urine

so long as you can take three of my punches

and are still able to stand up.

Hold him.

Fourth brother.

Don't you think you're going too far?

How dare you help him?

How dare you!

Help!

Sir, who's shouting for help?

Chief, your brothers are causing trouble again.

You go have a look.

If you shout, I'll punch you.

Big brother is here.

Brother Long.

What is it?

What is it?

Leader, I'll leave first.

Go on, I'll handle it.

Yes.

What is going on?

Young fellow, you are in a bad disposition.

Even if you are a hero

when you're here, you'll have to start all over.

You refuse to drink the urine

and don't kowtow,

he gives you three punches

you won't be able to bear it.

Even if you slash me three times

I'll not drink urine nor kneel.

If you only think of face-saving then

you are a fool that brings upon your own suffering

I would rather be a fool.

Good

I like a dauntless man.

Beat him.

Good.

Wait.

If I am able to take three punches and still stand up

then what?

I'll kowtow to you.

I drink the urine

I don't believe your words.

When I'm here, they'll do whatever they said.

Come on.

It's only two punches, and you can't even stand up.

Ask Liu to open the door.

Yes, Brother Long.

He's done.

Don't go.

Not done yet.

Not done yet.

There's one more punch.

Come.

Do you hear me?

Do you hear me?

Yes.

Want you to spit red

then drink yellow.

-Please -How dare you!

-Drink -Yes.

Hurry.

Drink it up.

Enough.

That's enough.

Young fellow, I admire you

I admire unyielding integrity. Be my man.

No one dares to bully you inside.

No worries about money outside.

Shake hands.

Sorry.

This matter...I can't answer you immediately.

Let me think it over carefully.

Sure. No problem

I'll give you one night.

Have you decided how to answer brother Long?

It's your advantage to be with him inside.

But will be troublesome to be with him outside.

He's a powerful man here,

offend him and you'll die.

If he supports you, your time here

will be comfortable.

I used to work in a factory.

Because of my ill temper, I caused a lot of trouble

even my fiancee's father refused marriage.

Then one day, Bao San came to me.

Brother Chai, look who's here.

What is it?

Go have a look, come...

Look.

What is it?

Look who's here?

Xia Lin.

Have a seat.

Where's your dad?

In Macau.

Brother Chai's fiancee is here

I never thought that

you would give up your family for me.

Brother Chai, Ms. Xia treats you very well,

it is up to you now.

I must find a way to settle her.

Get married now and go buy some furniture.

Go to a secondhand store to get some chairs and tables.

Everybody will help, that will save you a fair bit.

Just need a bed, a room for the matrimony.

Thank you.

The banquet is simple and the celebrations rushed

all furniture in the new house is second-hand.

Don't worry, I am not fastidious about these.

Look, who is this

I don't know him.

This side. Read it.

No change of heart, no fighting, no offence.

This way, surely you'll not forget.

Not necessary.

You promised before.

Before you have not entered my room

have not slept in my bed.

Don't leave.

What happened?

How did all the things fall?

Are you alright?

I remembered.

Remembered what?

The news tonight said there's an earthquake.

Earthquake? How can there be an earthquake.

Yes, earthquake...

Yes, it's an earthquake. Don't worry.

It's alright, go to sleep.

How to sleep in this way?

I have money to buy a new bed.

When I think about that night

I feel sorry for Xia Lin.

She gave up her entire family to marry me

a poor chap who can't even buy a new bed.

Brother Chai, my son is able to say "gong xi".

You don't believe, right?

Son.

Pay your respects to brother Chai.

Hide under the bowl

I'll remember her kindness and care forever.

One day disaster struck.

Quick.

Bao San is inside.

Hurry.

Why am I arrested?

What have I done wrong?

Why do you catch me.

Brother Chai...

You brought the thieves here, I'll fire you.

Why do you catch me?

I have stopped stealing.

What are you doing?

Could be done by him, he has criminal record.

Be reasonable.

Ms. Lin...

Last evening 9 o'clock.

What's the matter?

Miss Lin...They're trying to implicate me.

They said I was stealing last night.

Where were you last night?

Last night...I was watching the 9:30 movie.

Anyone can prove it?

I can.

Yes.

Who are you?

I'm Jiang, his friend.

You were with him at the movie?

Of course.

Good.

Since there's witness, you cannot arrest him.

Who are you?

I'm Ms. Lin from DPAS.

I am his probation officer.

The inspector's here, if there's anything talk to him.

Inspector Wang, you arrested the wrong person.

His friend proved that last night

during the robbery

they were watching the movie together.

Yes.

Arrest both of them.

Go.

Why are you arresting me?

Get in the car.

Jiang Chai.

I ask you not to cause trouble.

Don't worry, let's see what they're up to.

I'm telling you, don't touch my wife.

You can arrest me, I'll go with you. Let's go.

What is the meaning of this?

I've no time to explain to you.

I'm his probation officer.

From the official standpoint.

I'm giving you an official warning,

taking such action against

a criminal who starts anew.

I'm also warning you

don't interfere with

my case. Back to the station.

Thank your lucky stars.

He has confessed.

He's the one that stole.

Can we leave now?

No, you'll still have to wait.

Till when?

Until I say so.

We aren't at too favourable a disposition.

Inspector, that case...

Sir, we have waited for the whole night

can we leave now?

You are a thief.

Yes...

Being with him, you must not be good either.

Leave your finger prints before leaving.

Wait, you spit your saliva into my cup.

Sorry, I didn't intend to.

Didn't intend to.

Spoiled my cup of coffee.

Didn't spoil it.

Insulting an officer, hindering official business,

guilty on the spot for two charges.

Sentenced for 20 months, with immediate effect.

Judge, I am innocent.

I don't blame you.

I'm only afraid you'll mix with

those criminals when you are in prison.

Jiang Chai, if you turn bad.

I'm finished, our child is finished too.

You're pregnant!

I just know, you must think of our child.

If you really do this, I'll wait for you for life.

Xia Lin...

Jiang Chai...

Second day in prison - good and evil

Just here and you broke the rules

why didn't you hand over your things?

You dare to spit at the inspector outside

do you dare to spit

on my face?

You have not annoyed me.

I'll annoy you then.

How about it?

What can you do if I annoyed you?

You dare...

Jiang Chai.

Ms. Lin, did you see it?

He spit on my face.

I saw it. Jiang Chai, how could you do this?

Good, I'll report.

Wait.

You can't report.

Why?

Because you spit at him first.

Miss Lin, you are wrong.

I have no reason to spit on him.

There is.

Inspector Wang is your cousin.

Oh, so you are related.

Thus the prison warden may say that

you acted in retaliation for inspector Wang.

Ms. Lin, you've misunderstood

I treat the criminal according to regulations.

Look...Transformation over retaliation.

If you think of it this way, then let this matter rest.

I've forgiven him.

He is an old fox, and dangerous to you

you must be careful of him.

Jiang Chai, get down and start work.

Hurry.

Hurry.

Quick.

Jiang Chai.

Since you know Ho is inspector Wang's cousin

yet you still want Long to back you up.

What's there to fear?

If not for Long, Ho will never forgive you.

It's up to him.

This is a chess game of life or death.

Eldest brother heard that you're not following him.

So long as he moves his pieces.

Ho will want your life.

Your life is on this game of chess.

Get up, second uncle is here, go to work.

Quick.

Who is second uncle?

He's the proctor, eldest brother is coming.

Think carefully.

Proctor, please.

Good.

You've managed the cells well.

Let's go.

Jiang Chai.

Done with your thinking? Come out for a chat.

Okay.

Sit down and discuss.

I'll stand, I still have to get back to work.

You don't have to work being my brother.

But I'm not your brother.

Not now, but later will be.

Not even later.

I have thought the whole night and I just can't.

Brother Meng thinks highly of me

but for my wife...

What is it?

Xia Lin gave up her family because of me

and lives in poverty with me.

I have made her a promise.

I'll never deal in any illegal matter.

Since I'm with eldest brother.

I'll work for you.

Big brother, I don't want to disappoint Xia Lin.

We don't have any fate.

Big brother.

Never mind, back to your work.

Good.

Sir, your principle

is to never ask for help nor show mercy.

This is the same as spitting on your face.

What do you want to do now?

Sentence him to life or death?

As long as your pieces are flat, I'll want his life.

Ho, are you asking for a fight?

Ok, come on!

I am unarmed

but I'm not afraid of you all colluding.

Not afraid that I'm out numbered.

I'll come out of this standing.

Long, I've misjudged you.

You're not a real man,

easily instigated by them to threaten me.

You're referring to me.

Yes, you.

You violate the law knowingly

you're not fit for this uniform.

Today, you have found fault with the wrong person.

Even if you used all your evil moves

even if you killed me

even if you dig out my heart.

I, Jiang

if even my brows flinch, I'm not a man.

Come

come as you like.

Good.

I want to see

how tough you are.

Get him.

Yes.

Beat him.

Hurry.

Hurry.

Get him, what're you looking at.

You're dying, what else you've to say.

Hole.

Do you mean to bury you and the necklace

your wife gave you together?

Very loyal indeed.

We have really hit the wrong person.

Drag him out and finish him off.

Why don't you get moving?

What is it?

Drag him.

Yes.

The warden is outside.

Go from the back.

The proctor and the instructor are also here

already arrived at the dining hall.

Drag him inside, hurry!

Go clean up out there.

Yes.

Hurry.

Put him in the barrel.

Ms. Lin.

Hello.

Where's Jiang Chai?

Jiang Chai.

I'm also looking for him. Jiang Chai has broken jail.

He won't run away

if he does, he'll inform me.

I have questioned his wife

and suspect a plot behind his jail breaking.

I have also questioned his friend

and aware of Ho's background.

Ho never treats the criminals as human.

When Hong Kong fell to the enemy,

he worked as a police in the Japanese military camp.

He attacked me before.

I must validate Bao San's statement.

I have also gone through Ho's file.

Bao San's statement is indeed true.

But Ho's background

cannot prove that Jiang Chai didn't break jail.

I must find the evidence.

Come in.

The director has been waiting for you.

Director.

You're back.

Zhou has just been released from prison.

Tell the director what you have told me.

Yes, director.

I saw Ho beat up Jiang Chai.

When he heard that Ms. Lin is here

he hid Jiang Chai in a barrel and transported him out.

I saw it with my own eyes

they pushed a barrel out.

Where did they push the barrel to?

They took Zhou away

so he didn't know

where they pushed Jiang Chai to

10th day in prison - Fire and water

Water.

You're not dead yet.

Left you under the sun for 5 days without water

and you're still a alive.

Now do you still dare to spit?

Dare to spit on my face?

There's not a drop of water in your mouth.

Roasted and sun burned.

Drink this water to cool you down.

Let's be friends.

Open your mouth and drink.

Open your mouth and drink.

Drink.

Drink.

Thirsty? I'll thirst you to death.

Jiang Chai, drink some water.

Damn, betray big brother.

Brother Long, I didn't betray you.

I didn't help outsiders, I didn't betray you.

I gave him some water

because brother Long admired him before.

That's why I did it.

Brother Long.

Brother Long, believe me and forgive me.

I can swear that.

I'm loyal only to you

and utterly devoted.

Your flair to talk can turn death into life

and life into death.

Life or death all depend on your words.

You bringing water to someone who brother Long dislikes

is betraying brother Long.

I cannot forgive you.

Xin Gui, do as I said, release him.

Come out.

Leave now.

I can't, if I leave

then I would be breaking out of jail.

No.

If you don't leave now, you'll die.

Hurry, don't tell anyone I let you out.

Don't worry, I'll not forget you saving my life.

Xin Gui.

Hurry.

Hurry, go.

Xin Gui, I'll never forget you.

Stop running.

Stop.

Take him back.

False jail breaking is now a real offence.

Surely I've not done wrong this time.

Crime within a crime, the punishment will be severe.

According to prison's regulation, those who break jail

that is you, does not acknowledge your own crime

will be severely punished.

Increase hard labour to 10 days, reduce food ration

and cancel all recreational activities.

No family visits permitted. And run 65 rounds.

This way.

Hurry.

Run.

What are you?

You're a dog.

Who're you scolding?

Who is a dog?

Who did you call a dog?

Just say that you're a dog and

I'll let you off, and spare your life.

Whoever steps on me is a dog.

What did you say?

I said you are the dog.

Dog...

Repeat again.

Dog...

I'll step on you.

Dog...

He's trying to run away again.

Quick, put him in the special cell.

I'm not insane, why beat me?

Let me go.

Get in.

Xin Gui, I'm sorry.

I've never known such a person

who keeps quiet after being tortured.

Xin Gui.

I can't do anything here alone.

You must have a plan.

I'm waiting.

Who're you waiting for?

I'm waiting for officer Lin

to expose those who frame me.

Ah, so he has a plan.

Don't allow him to meet any officer.

Especially that Ms. Lin could be very troublesome

if the matter gets out of hand.

I'll be in serious trouble if the brass gets to know it.

You're already riding on the tiger's back.

I don't like a black hearted man.

Very well, I'll do as you said.

Kill him.

Of course you don't care, if we kill him.

You're are used to prison life

but I'm finished.

You.

You're already finished.

You have to think about me.

There's another way.

Fabricate his record as mental breakdown.

Needs to be separated from the other prisoners.

All such prisoners will not be allowed any visitors

therefore I have gone several times

but wasn't able to see him.

Can you help me to find out.

I've asked several prisoners

but I can't file charges

without seeing him.

I'll think of a solution.

Damn.

You...

Bao San.

What would you do?

Strangle someone.

Don't be rash.

I'll go strangle someone, let the police imprison me,

look for Ho and go all out against him.

Good...

The prisoners are waiting to get their candy.

I'm waiting to see Jiang Chai.

Strange, why don't I see him.

I must see Jiang Chai.

Must expose those who harm him.

I've to bring order to this prison.

God tells us...

Father, when are you giving out the candy?

Quiet...

Father, ignore him.

Let's give out the candy ok?

Okay.

And then listen to reason, isn't this wonderful?

Get candy then listen to reason, isn't this wonderful?

Wonderful.

Quiet...Everyone quiet.

Father said he'll give the candy first

but you'll have to listen to his reason.

No candy, we won't listen.

Give out the candy.

Fatty that one.

Proctor Li, strange?

Why Jiang Chai isn't here to listen to reason.

Isn't it that those who err

have the right to listen to reason?

That's because he's in the special cell.

Then I'll go deliver a pack of candy to him

is this possible?

I'll go ask the warden for permission.

Hey, Ms. Lin will see you later.

Good.

Very good.

Listen, if you say anything bad about me

you better watch out.

I'm not afraid of you.

You locked the cell door, but you can't lock my mouth.

I want to complain about you.

I'll tell Ms. Lin of

all your indictment.

You sell drugs to the prisoners

you violate the prison's regulation

you beat, maltreat and frame the prisoners.

If you say a word

I'll spread your wife's legs

and rape her to death

so you'll be miserable for life.

I'll not forgive you...

What're you looking at.

She's here, think carefully.

Hurry...

Enter the fifth cell.

Ms. Lin.

Go try to influence him.

Jiang Chai.

Ms. Lin.

Who beat you up?

Why don't you speak.

A real man, will bring injustice to justice.

I believe that you will not jail break.

I know you have your reasons.

Complain about those who try to frame you.

Yes.

I must complain about him.

Who.

A prison's...

A prisoner.

How did you know?

Jiang Chai told me.

Why didn't you report it?

What's your reason?

Because of...

Because of what?

I fear that the prisoner will harm Jiang Chai's wife.

What's this got to do with his wife?

That prisoner will rape her to death.

Xia Lin.

Look, how can I report it?

It will harm him.

Your prompt is right to the point

and has shut him up.

I...

Where's that prisoner?

Has been released.

Before the prisoner was released

he told you everything?

Ms Lin, I don't understand

what you're trying to say.

But I understand your intention.

No matter Jiang Chai is saying or not,

I'll bring this man to justice.

Ms. Lin, I'm sure you're capable to

trace this person.

The UN commander wants to inspect the prison

you may file a complain to him

you must get several more convicts to file against him

before you'll succeed.

If you can do according

to this letter

draw a circle or else mark a cross.

There's someone keeping an eye on him so may not reply

just make a marking will do, hand me the letter.

This letter must not

fall into the hands of Ho.

I know.

I don't know how you're going to

hand to Jiang Chai.

Look.

Brother Jiang washes the floor here everyday.

We'll send it by the small sewer.

This sewer is so small, who can get in?

My son.

Your son!

Not only I have a son, but a daughter too.

Heard that petty thief are like rats.

So I take mice as my children.

Family photo

These two little things

are very intelligent.

I have taught them many tricks.

I'll teach them how to go in.

They will deliver the letter into the prison,

to brother Chai's hand and return with reply.

All up to you now.

What is it?

The bucket is leaking.

Nonsense

the bucket is fine, it can't leak

you must be loafing.

Not leaking at all.

Go draw the water.

You're witty, like your father.

Bring it back later.

Hurry.

He's being watched in the prison

not allowed to come in contact with anyone.

There's only one way now.

I go in and all matters will be solved.

How can you go in?

Ms. Lin, just one word from you

I'll be imprisoned.

You've not broken the law, how can I do this?

Very well, I'll think of a way.

What are you up to?

The usual, strangle someone.

Taking it or not?

take drugs and get money from home.

Take it

I'll give you a small pack to stimulate you

then you write the letter.

I'll bring the letter to your house.

I'll tell you the custom to get the money first.

You take 1000, I want 500

you take 10,000, I want 5000

this is the custom of carrying drugs.

Take as many as you like.

I'll give you a packet first.

Entice one to drugs, make them to get money from home.

If I burn the drugs he hides in the bucket

he'll come to put out the fire.

Avail the opportunity to take his picture quietly

this will be evidence.

Then who can go in to set fire?

No problem, brother Chai.

I'll find some elite fire starter

20 fire starters reporting.

We have everything

except for alcohol and cotton.

What is it?

Sir, his tummy aches.

Wait there.

Alcohol, cotton, everything's ready.

Now we just need some wind.

Listen up.

Except Jiang Chai

you all may go listen to reason and get candy.

Good...

Draw the prisoners away, before making our move.

Right, camera.

He's here.

Sir.

What are you holding in your hand?

Nothing, sir.

Take it out.

I ain't deceiving you.

Take it out.

I really don't have.

I ask you to take it out.

Damn, you have no right to read the Bible.

Just wanted to get some candy.

Behind...

God bless.

Young fellow.

How's everyone?

Today I'll talk about doctrine, Mathew chapter 3

then I'll give out the candy.

We thank you lord to let us pray.

Amen.

Give out the candy.

Have taken all.

No, not a single one.

Why.

I...

I forgot to load the film.

You...

Damn, might still be able to make it.

Go check it out.

Give me the negative.

Oh dear, I think he's seen through us.

Good.

What is it?

I'll draw him to beat me.

You hide and take photos.

I...

Hide.

Be careful.

Brother Chai, let me go for the beating.

No.

Brother Chai, I don't know how to take picture.

We are brothers.

If your body is hit, my body will suffer.

It's the same.

It's my turn this time.

Who set the fire.

I don't know.

Don't know?

Say.

I didn't see it.

Didn't see it.

I really didn't see it.

Are you saying or not?

I'll give you a few days

to find the person

otherwise...I want your life.

I don't know.

I'll kill you.

I didn't see it.

Officer Lin, officer Bai.

I have something to talk to the prisoner.

Is it alright?

Sure.

Picture.

Very good.

We couldn't manage to take any picture.

Get eye witness.

Who dares to testify against them?

This is the code word.

Attention! The UN commander will inspect

the prison this afternoon.

If the prison officer

has violated the regulations

you may complain to the commander.

Salute

240th day in prison - True and false

To thank the commander for his care and concern,

salute to the commander then.

Show your heartfelt welcome.

Welcome.

This is the last opportunity

consider it carefully.

What if you failed?

For justice, I'll disregard the consequences.

Then what about DPAS reputation?

Have you considered it?

Please tell the director that

I'll take full responsibility

if I can't take Ho to court

I'll resign from the association.

This is my resignation letter.

Please raise your request.

No.

Voice out your opinion.

Voice it out.

No.

Prison is a school to prevent crime.

Prison officers are the food source of the prisoners.

The government's aim is to

hope they'll loose their freedom

and realise the value of freedom.

Raise their spirit of self-respect

so that after they are released

they can start a new life living normally.

Right.

Commander, it's a pity there're a few prison officers

who abuse the system.

All measures aren't based on axiom of right and wrong

but on personal gratitude and grudges

I'm Lin from the DPAS.

I cannot understand how this can happen.

This is atrocious.

We must rectify this immediately.

You take a look.

Yes.

I want a report.

Yes.

Ms. Lin, your report is not true.

Chief, he's a scoundrel in the prison department.

You don't know what he has done.

He abused his authority

violated the Hong Kong Prison's regulations.

Execute violence, maltreat the criminals.

Who?

Him.

Jiang Chai, did he maltreat you?

Look.

Did you see it, my whole body's wounded

can't be examined and can't be cured

scarred for the whole life.

You...

You treated me worse than an animal.

Brother Chai.

Let go.

You forced me to drink urine and eat shit

insulted me, falsely accused me, framed me.

My pain cannot be described.

My injustice cannot be told.

Commander

shouldn't you uphold the justice?

Now that we've seen the evidence...

What do you have to say about this?

I didn't injure him...

I saw it with my own eyes that you beat him.

Chief, he has jail breaking records.

He didn't jail break, you beat him up

and hid him in the barrel.

How come you're so familiar with the prison affairs?

Someone saw it, and there are 11 of them.

Ask them to come out

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Did you witness it all?

Did you also suffer

Ho's maltreatment,

torture and ruthlessness?

You say.

Commander, the witnesses have nothing to say.

Why don't you speak up?

Why don't you speak up?

Oh, I know, I know.

You're afraid.

You don't have any courage at all.

Speak up...

If you're real men

then you should reveal the truth.

Tell the truth

how he maltreated me, you have seen it.

Why don't you speak up?

Speak up...

It's no use for just us to speak up

they'll not believe.

Don't you worry.

This is not your fault.

Yes, sir.

Ms. Lin, you can't listen to the prisoners.

You're not qualified to represent DPAS.

Falsely accusing our subordinate.

I don't represent DPAS.

I represent conscience, justice, truth.

He smuggled drugs, made the prisoners take drugs

beat up the prisoners. Bao San can't take pictures

he only managed to take this photo

which clearly shows his behaviour.

One picture is enough.

Cell leader...

We have a honoured guest.

Who is it?

Look.

Sound the horn.

Welcome the imperial crown.

Jiang Chai, come here.

How can I help?

One shouldn't bully someone who's already down

please give me some face.

I guaranty him one word.

Life.

With brother Long protecting me

who dares not to let me live.

Wait

look carefully

this word is written on 2 pieces of paper.

Alright...

Kill him

that's why he only guarantees half your life.

...Half your life.

Listen up, we get to play the host today.

Please enjoy yourselves

there's no limit on entertainment.

I suggest dog betting, do you all agree?

Agree.

Quiet please.

Let me introduce the first entry.

Scotland's famous dog, Dumbo.

Dumbo...

Don't think that Dumbo is big

he's a fast runner, a sure winner

place your bets everyone.

The second famous dog is the Hong Kong young prince.

The following three are

Fast runner,

White brow,

and Remnant foot.

Let's give them a welcome.

Everybody listen up...

today's race is very exciting

you've all seen all the dogs.

Entering now is the most popular dog- Imperial crown.

Let's welcome Imperial crown.

Let's welcome Imperial crown.

Welcome Imperial crown.

Welcome Imperial crown.

Have a look at their state before placing your bets

whoever wins will get 10 cigarettes

whoever looses will have to eat shit.

Good...

Three rounds to determine the win.

Everybody calm down.

I have another announcement.

Imperial crown has a request

to select one of these five dogs

to compete one on one with him.

Choose your dogs.

You're betting on imperial crown

or Dumbo?

Imperial crown...

I bet on Dumbo.

Who bet on Dumbo?

Let the match begin.

On your mark.

Go.

Faster...

This is the third round.

Get up.

Quick, run.

Win.

Dumbo wins.

Look, how influential is the power of gambling

otherwise he'll not get first place.

Yes.

The winner come here to get your cigarette.

Take your cigarette.

Pull him to eat shit.

We can't do that

we'll not ask him to eat shit

unlike him treating human beings as animals

beat...beat him...

Stop.

Hit him...

A real man will not hit a tramp.

Ms. Lin.

Congratulations on your early release

you can go home tomorrow.

First day of release - Float or sink

Thank you, Ms. Lin.

Jiang Chai, you must accept new challenges.

You have filed charge against Ho inside

but inspector Wang may avenge him.

Jiang Chai, whatever you do

remember to tell me, bye.

I'll let you know.

Jiang Chai.

How's your gambling luck?

So far so good.

Just a moment.

Xia Lin.

She...went to the hospital.

-Brother Chai -Jiang Chai.

Xia Lin.

Good that you're released

your wife is giving birth, you can take care of her.

You've lost the job in the factory.

Don't worry, I'll look for uncle.

I'll not hire someone who has been jailed before.

That's good. During his probation period

he has to report to the police station daily.

You'll be immediately arrested if you're not punctual.

You're proud to have filed charges against Ho?

I'm afraid that you'll not even have rice to eat

just wait and see.

What?

Squad leader.

My wallet has money, dare to steal?

Dare not.

Go on.

Yes.

Bloody courting disaster and trouble again.

How arrogant of him!

I must steal his money, to vent my anger.

Brother Chai.

I'm not for the money.

I'm really not for the money.

Brother Chai, listen to me.

If they see it

we'll be the same gang.

I've to again accompany you to the jail.

If I do this, will Xia Lin forgive me?

I won't steal.

I won't steal again.

Go away.

What if you steal again?

If I steal again

I'm no friend of yours.

Bao San, wait.

Oh no, they found out!

Against the wall.

Spread out.

Take off your shoes.

Sir, do I have to remove my pants as well

to show you?

Shut up.

You sure you didn't put your money elsewhere?

I may have remembered wrongly.

Let's go.

Where did you hide the money?

You're very sly.

Good girl.

Mum will give you milk.

Why don't you go to work? You're almost late.

Good girl.

What're you looking at?

I'm looking...

Trying to figure out who she resembles.

Who?

The monk in the temple.

You...

You're bad.

Enough, I'm going to work.

Jiang Chai.

Here's your wages, you don't have to come tomorrow.

Are you alright?

You okay? Go rest at my place.

I must work but the factory doesn't want me.

I can do odd jobs

and if fired from there, I can be a coolie.

Brother.

What happened to you?

Who...Who are you?

We're from the same path.

I saw the DPAS card that

dropped from your pocket.

Knew that you were released from the prison.

We both have the same problem.

So you have been imprisoned before.

I was in for 13 years.

My entire family was disintegrated after I came out

the world is harsh.

Now I make money on daily basis

buy some liquor to drown my sorrow

once drunk all my sorrow vanishes.

Thank you for taking care of me.

No need to go to the wharf

you've been laid off.

I'll recommend you to the construction site.

Jiang Chai come down, got something to ask you.

I don't have time now.

Jiang Chai

ask you to come down, you get down.

I am working.

Get down, quick.

Do you want to go in again?

Damn, you're looking for trouble.

As if I don't need to eat!

Careful, hold on.

Jiang Chai...

You're awake, feeling better?

My head hurts.

You're talking in your sleep

you mustn't kill anyone.

It's that inspector who forced me to this path.

About the problems of those who have been released

she wants to discuss with you.

This is inspector Wang.

This is Ms. Lin.

Hello.

Please sit down.

Do you have any better ways to

cope with the degenerates?

Inspector, please look at this balloon

and you'll know which way is better.

This is physics

the balloon, if you press on it hard, it'll explode.

Human beings will retaliate if pressured too much.

Criminals that have been released

need sympathy, encouragement and help

before they muster up confidence to turn a new leaf.

I don't have time to see your play and reasoning.

A criminal turns a new leaf in you.

They turn toward self-destruction also in you.

Ms. Lin, please take note.

I want them to turn a new leaf

violence against violence.

Look at this cup, it can stand this way

or this way.

According to your methods to treat the criminals

can the cup stand in this way?

Can it be steady?

This is also physics.

You're taking it personally.

Who are you to say this?

Because that Ho is your cousin.

I don't like to speak of my private grudges.

It's that what makes your biased.

Nonsense.

Prejudice causes you to be more wrong.

Shut up, I speak for their own benefit.

I hope you're telling the truth.

Quiet.

Please be quiet.

I am sorry, Sir.

You forced him to take risk in desperation

you're forcing him to steal, to rob

thrusting him towards crime.

The police are here, go quick.

Brother Chai, drive quick.

Jiang Chai was imprisoned again for stealing

210th day after release - Love and hate

His wife lost faith in him.

I have no hope in him.

Goodbye.

Xia Lin, wait.

Here's a little money. -No.

Please take it to take care of the child.

No need.

You may return to me after his release.

I won't wait for him, I have my on path.

He endured another year in prison.

Jiang Chai was released in the second year.

Families all around are welcoming the new year

but his happy times, are gone forever.

Where has Xia Lin been?

Where has she been?

She...

Tell me...Where did she go?

She...She's gone.

She went away!

It not easy for her to take care of the child

her folks came and took her away.

Jiang Chai

have the new year dinner at my place.

No thanks.

Damn Ah Fatt has again gone in hiding from debts.

Both homes are so quiet

come to my place for the new year.

Thank you, but I have no appetite.

Oh right, that trouble maker Bao San

is still inside?

He has one more month before release.

In there he thinks of his sons everyday.

Those two mice

what happened?

They...

You'll not believe it

these two mice, have human nature.

They think of Bao San everyday

they refused to eat when I feed them.

Eventually they died of starvation.

Even the mice think of their dear ones.

I cannot leave my child.

When did you come out?

This afternoon.

Not going home for reunion dinner?

I am the same as you, have no home.

Let's have a drink then.

It's almost dawn, it's another year.

Every year it feels so hard.

Oh uncle Min, happy new year.

Happy new year.

Uncle Min, a toast

hope that you'll be reunited with your daughter.

Here.

She was only seven when I was imprisoned.

I've been jailed for more than nine years.

suffered another five years after I was released.

She should be 21 this year.

I'm still thinking of her

but I never thought of reunion

nor meeting her again.

Why? Don't you love her?

All parents are the same

there's no reason for me to hate her.

I was being discriminated after I was released.

I don't want her to be looked down

because of me

not able to gain ground for the rest of her life.

Uncle Min.

Since I love her, why should I trouble her?

Why should I?

Right.

Even I should not harm her.

Forget it.

Forget it.

After the holidays, I'll look for Ms. Lin

to help me get a passport.

I'll leave as far as I can.

Cheers.

Wait till the festival is over, I'll look for Ms. Lin.

About you wanting to leave, I've done my best.

The authorities don't approve you leaving

Hong Kong during the probation period.

Ms. Lin, I'm not allowed to leave.

I stay on but ain't allowed to work

what should I do then?

You should face the reality.

For your wife and child

you just can't walk away.

I don't even know where they are.

Are you asking me...

I've found their address.

Come with me, I'll give it to you.

Ms. Lin, stop looking, I don't want to see them.

Jiang Chai.

Jiang Chai.

Sit down.

You must change the environment

you must think about your children.

Don't be like my father.

Because of one mistake

he was imprisoned. After he was released

he was discriminated and thus he left

don't even want me;

I sympathise with my father

so I took up this job, I hope that my past

will not be your daughter's future.

That's why I urge you to find them quickly.

Here's their address.

You can get rid of anything

but not your flesh and blood.

Let me consider it again.

I'll not take up your time.

This picture is...

When I was seven years old

it was taken with my father.

He's your dad, I know where he is.

He already moved.

Do you know where he moved to?

No, he only left a letter to Jiang Chai.

Brother Jiang Chai, we met by chance

but felt like old friends.

Due to our similar destiny,

similar circumstances.

After the new year, I fell ill and can't work.

Can't work, no way to pay the rent.

It's a long story.

I miss my daughter very much when I was ill.

I fear, I won't be able to reunite with my daughter.

My only consolation is that

I have not burdened my daughter mentally.

Never thought that we'd meet in a hurry

parted also in a hurry.

You don't know where you'll drift to.

I don't know where I'll end up.

Take care, my good brother.

Dad, no matter where you are.

I'll find you.

Dad.

Dad, your pain has been extricated.

Ho will go to the financial company after release

912th day after being released - Life and death

...to cash out some ill-gotten money.

While Jiang Chai is out of money

you guys get him involved

to rob Ho's money.

Jiang Chai walked right into Xin Gui's trap.

Fell into the entrapment of evil.

Hello.

Ms. Lin.

Speaking. Who is this?

It's Jiang Chai.

Oh, I wanted to inform you that your wife and kid...

Don't raise her up, listen carefully

this is a very important matter.

What?

What is it?

Hello.

What is it?

Say something.

I'm grateful to you for taking care of me.

I have promised you that no matter what I do

I'll tell you the truth.

Today I'm going to pull a big job.

What do you want to do?

Jiang Chai.

You are a smart person

you shouldn't do anything disadvantageous to yourself

right?

I don't have to consider this at all

afterall this is a hard world.

Hard to be a bad person, harder to be a good person.

Hello, Jiang Chai.

I have no way out

this is my only way.

Jiang Chai

you must tell me the truth.

What are you trying to do?

Read the headline in tomorrow's newspaper.

Hello...

I think he must be looking for inspector Wang.

No, I don't think so.

From his tone, I don't think he's going to kill.

Must be some fight.

No matter what, I must look for him.

Hello, yes.

Ms. Lin, inspector Wang's call.

Inspector Wang!

I must inform you officially that

today at 9 o'clock Jiang Chai

is going to rob a financial company

9 o'clock.

You may inspect the scene personally

to see how he ends up.

There's another half hour, how do you know?

Ms. Lin, I have my sources.

Inspector, where's my reward?

Jiang Chai's wife and child are arriving in

Hong Kong today to see him.

Oh God, what do I do now?

Robbery.

Brother Chai, get in the car.

Stop.

Don't run.

Stop.

Stop.

You asked for it!

Chase them.

Don't run.

Don't catch up.

Quick.

Alert, seal the streets surrounding the school.

I'll inform the headquarters.

Hello...Headquarters, we have trapped the

two robbers.

It's his personal vendetta, wanting me to die.

Yes, you must send more people to arrest them.

Run away quickly.

Run away.

Can get out of the school but not Hong Kong.

Once they come out, kill them.

Are we going to wait for death here?

Brother Chai, why?

Brother.

I have to stay to attend some matter.

This is yours, go away now.

Why should I run away?

Ho told me before he died.

Who set me up?

It's Xin Gui that set the trap.

Really, this is Xin Gui's idea.

Don't go, stop.

Brother Chai, please avenge me...

A gentleman must avenge his feud.

We'll make our stand here.

We must get even with Xin Gui

who betrayed us

so that all our fallen brothers

will rest in peace.

Hurry.

Hurry.

Group 3, go to the hill at the back.

Group 5, to the back gate.

Surround them.

The residents are hereby requested not to come out.

Attention, the police is making an arrest

we require your cooperation

to avoid any accident, please stand aside.

Please stand aside.

Inspector.

What do you want?

Make way.

Your making arrest is no different from murder.

You're obstructing me to perform my duty.

They have gun, yet you're charging in.

You just want their life.

Yes, they are robbers

when they're dead, it's advantageous to the society.

Charge!

Yes.

Inspector.

Inspector.

Please give me a chance.

Please give them another chance.

Let me go talk to them.

You want to persuade them, huh?

Yes...

I've seen your result

you've no right to be their incharge.

The government gave me the position, so I've the right.

They are now criminals.

I'm warning you. Obstruct me again,

I'll arrest you.

-Arrest her -Yes.

You dare!

This is an order.

Arrest her.

Inspector Wang, don't complicate things.

Stand here and learn how to handle a criminal

and gain firsthand experience.

Jiang Chai, Bao San, listen up.

This is your crucial moment

you're being surrounded.

Drop your weapons before the bell stops

and surrender.

Or you'll have no chance at all

to escape from the police.

Jiang Chai, Bao San, listen up

this is your final opportunity

you're surrounded by the police.

Drop your weapons.

Jiang Chai, Bao San, listen up

this is your final opportunity.

Fart your smelly fart.

Brother Chai, what should we do?

Very well, we'll do it your way.

Jiang Chai, the bell rings now

think carefully.

Time's up, drop your weapons.

Don't open fire.

Save my child.

Please.

You thought that it's school vacation,

and didn't expect any children to be here.

Don't open fire.

Don't be afraid.

Don't injure the children, you can't open fire.

Put down your weapon.

Ask them to put down their weapons.

Put down your weapons.

I'll kill them if you don't drop your weapons.

Drop your weapons.

Inspector Wang

today I am the 'Sir', you must listen to me.

Jiang Chai, don't hurt the children no matter what.

We just want the police to comply to a condition

release them immediately.

What's your condition?

Put down the children first.

Come...Come down.

What's your condition?

Ask Ms. Lin to negotiate with us.

Why do you want Miss Lin to negotiate with you?

We don't trust you.

How dare you!

Slowly, calmly

they have hostage, can't perforce.

Ask Ms. Lin to go.

The matter is very serious

we can't let them harm the hostages.

Since they want to negotiate with you

you please go ahead.

Inspector, I'm not going.

I've no rights to be incharge of them

because they're no longer on parole.

They're your criminals now!

Ms. Lin.

I'm standing here, because you instructed me to.

You...

To observe how you handle the criminals

to gain experience.

Fine...For the sake of the children.

Ms. Lin, please go

urge them to release the hostages.

Since I'm negotiating on behalf of the police

but I can't make the decision on their

condition, it's still not going to resolve anything.

The senior police is almost here

we'll get into details, when he's here.

Then we can negotiate.

Salute.

Ms. Lin.

Sir.

Please go up.

Okay.

Need my help?

You should stand here and learn.

Ms. Lin.

I'm representing the police

to ask your condition to release the children.

Bao San, the box.

Deliver this money to

the hands of the families of the bereaved.

Must be delivered by this person

we only trust him.

Xin Gui

What are you laughing at?

He's not asking me to deliver money

but arranging for his funeral.

You're lucky to gain fame and fortune.

The police chief will reward you.

How much is the reward?

20000

Thank you...It's a pleasure to serve the police.

Very good.

Ask them to release the hostage.

Did you learn something?

What are you laughing at?

Execute the task.

Yes.

Come, take a picture.

The hostages have been released, the guns handed over.

The police must stick to their promise.

We want to examine the guns first

you got the guns for them.

Are they the right ones?

They are right.

There are extra bullets

spread out and guard.

Group 5, over.

Group 5, waiting for order.

Target is the school's library on the fifth floor.

Right front extra careful.

Group 3, take note...

target the school's front left with extra care

Roger, over.

Group 8, 9, 10, listen up.

Group 8, over.

Group 9, over.

Group 10, over.

Target the school perimeter. Be extra vigilant

in case the robbers attempt to break out

Roger, over...

Jiang Chai, Bao San, come down.

Faster, quick.

Get up.

Brother Chai, how are you?

This bastard is putting up an act.

You asked me here?

Yeah.

Let him enact his last play.

Something you need my help with?

Jiang Chai, have you examined it?

Get down and tell your friend.

Bao San, you stay.

You go alone.

In the prison, he let me out intentionally

to frame me, make me suffer from

beating, hardship and all kinds of torture.

Set trap to entice me to rob,

wants my life and my other friends'

Brother Chai.

Don't worry about the delivery of the money.

I'll get it done for you.

Fine.

Brother Chai, where did you hide the money?

There's too many people here, not convenient to talk.

Yes, money matter is very important

it's inconvenient for you to be here.

Who'll be responsible if something happened

please let us have a moment.

I don't want to listen, let's go.

Brother Chai, where's the money?

Lift your head and look what is above us?

The sky.

Lower your head and look what is it?

Ground.

Here...What is it?

Conscience.

Do you have it?

Certainly, brother Chai.

Good, I want to see what colour is your conscience.

Is it the same colour as what I'm wearing?

How my heart treats you

you...Don't know.

It's a pity I can't open my belly to show you.

Well, I can

...with a gun.

Jiang Chai.

Xin Gui, you're not a man

you're an animal.

Return to the headquarters.

Jiang Chai.

Jiang Chai.

Jiang Chai has been sentenced to jail for 17 years

7100th day after release - Crime and punishment

He can't see this world

his wife, his daughter after he's released.

But he left behind worthwhile memories.

He dares to hate, dares to love

he dares to do, dares to commit.

He is sentimental, righteous

keeps his promise.

Rid the degenerated police who created black prison.

He took to court the

black sheep of the police.

He beheaded the person who betrayed his friends

he won the prison's iron-man title

won the cheer of Hong Kong's 80,000 criminals