Original subtitles

Producers: Choi Chun-lam, Fei Cheung-chuen

Executive Producer: Chan Pui-wah Production Coordinator: Lee Yun-wah

Planning: Mabel Cheung Yuen-ting, Alex Law Kai-yui

Screenplay By: Alex Law Kai-yui

Cinematographer: Arthur Wong Ngok-tai Edited by: Kim Ma

Original Music by: James Wong Jim, Mark Lui Chung-tak

Art Direction: James Leung Wah-sang Costume Design: Chan Ku-fong

Starring: Andy Lau Tak-wah, Anita Mui Yim-fong, Kenny Bee

Special Appearance By: Maggie Cheung Man-yuk

Also Starring: Chin Ka-lok, Kevin Wong Siu, Chang Yi

Martial Arts Choreography: Tony Ching Siu-tung, Corey Yuen Kwai

Directed By: Sammo Hung Kam-po

THE MOON WARRIORS (Legend Of The War Gods)

Don't drink the water! It might be poisoned.

Here. You can drink mine.

Your Majesty.

Everyone in this town was slaughtered, just like the last one.

They want to annihilate us so much, they wouldn't even let us rest.

Let's go!

Let's go!

HEY!

I knew you were down there! Come out. Come out!

Your Majesty!

Stop!

Get the hell out!

None of them shall live!

Hey! Was that necessary?

Assassins sent by the Fourteenth Prince!

Are you all right, Your Majesty?

- I'm fine. - You've lost a lot of blood!

Your Majesty, look!

Are you all right?

Thank you for your help.

You're welcome. By the way, who were those people?

We have no idea. Why don't you go and ask them yourself?

Thanks for your advice.

You're badly hurt. Why don't you come to my place?

I'll help you cover the wound.

I live just down the hill in the fishing village.

Thanks, but we have to get going.

That way? But that's a dead end!

I say you should get some rest and food at my place.

Don't you want to know who we are? Do you always invite strangers?

You probably won't tell me the truth and I don't want to hear any lies.

Your Majesty. Since you're injured, I think you should recover at his place.

We'll be very careful.

HEY! THE SHARK SOUP IS READY!

Stop playing around, you two. Have some soup.

Please watch the stove for me, Aunt Chuen.

- Sure, sure. - Thanks!

Uncle Fook! Little Ha! Come over here!

Well, Fei? Is the soup ready?

Uncle Fook, this part is for you. I forgot to give you this last time.

Thanks! Smells good!

You two have to learn how to fish, okay?

- Where's the soup? - Inside. Help yourself!

- Give Fei your thanks, boys! - Be good now.

- The smell is too pungent! - A splash of pepper will do the trick!

- Here! Have some soup! - Wait!

It's not poisoned.

Did I ask you if it is poisoned?

You know nothing about sharks.

Only the ones with three stripes on the gills are poisonous.

I shouldn't teach you too much!

Enjoy. I have to go and serve the others.

There're lots more, Brother Fei!

Take them home then!

Your soup is delicious.

It's nutritious too.

By the way, what's your name?

Yen Shih-san (Thirteen). What's yours?

Everybody calls me Fei. I grew up here.

Which tribe are you from?

We're nomads.

Nomads?

You certainly don't look like one of them.

"A swallow from antiquity flies into a commoner's abode"

Hey.

What you've just said was deep.

- I don't get it. - Brother Yen!

The lady you're with is calling you. I'll get you some more soup.

Fine, thanks.

I'll let you two talk.

Soup, Your Majesty.

You should have it. You must be exhausted.

Go ahead.

Your Majesty is kind-hearted, yet those villains are cruel and heartless.

I think we shouldn't fight with them anymore.

Let's just stay here.

Out of the question! I will not let my fellow citizens down.

I must rendezvous with Lord Lanling and utilize his military might.

It's been years since I last saw him and his daughter.

I wonder how Moon is doing now?

Actually, I would like to have Moon to stay by my side.

But how can I torture her with this wandering life of mine?

Your Majesty.

Not to worry. I've been watching him closely.

I don't think this young man is a problem.

Did I say he is?

Fei! Let me help you.

It's you! Thanks.

I'll do it.

Fei, why didn't you raise up the entire net? The fish will get away.

It's the fishermen's custom to give the fish a lifeline.

We think that's good karma. We call it "Open a corner in the net".

You've studied much. Haven't you heard it before?

I've heard it, but...

I've never seen it.

Cannons at 2 and 5!

Horses from 4 to 3!

Carriages from 7 to 9!

Two cannons as one!

The bamboo grove assassin!

I admit my failure!

Garbage! How could you let them get away?

What's the use of me keeping you?

"THE UNION OF HEAVEN AND MAN"

Checkmate!

Men! Return to the bamboo grove and search again!

I'll kill them all!

Be good now, Hoiwai.

Fei!

Brother Yen! You're up so early!

You're even earlier!

I come here every morning to play with my buddy.

His name is Hoiwai (Power of the sea).

Does he listen to you?

Of course! You don't believe me? Show him, Hoiwai!

"A pair of friends, their love is real and they frolic carefree

- amid the breeze" - Just watch the show!

"The freest of all is me, and me and you

living peacefully amid the sky and the sea

Fly towards the sky, and jump into the waves

How free it is to sing troubadour songs

Smiling and with open arms, we embrace each other..."

Who are those people?

They're my enemies! We'll meet again!

There's only one way out of here. You will bump into them for sure.

I know a safe place. Come with me!

We're almost there, Brother Yen. Come on.

Follow him!

This way.

You didn't expect to see such a nice place here, huh?

Come with me.

This is the place.

"THE MAUSOLEUM OF THE FIRST YEN EMPEROR"

Hey...

Hey, why are they...

You don't need to be formal.

Shut up. On your knees.

What are you guys up to now?

Fei. This is the imperial tomb of our first royal father.

First royal father? Who are you, really?

If he was his first royal father, then he must be the current Emperor!

He's the Emperor? I don't believe it.

How dare you!

But I don't. If he is indeed the Emperor,

then why was he in such desperation at the bamboo grove?

Also, he doesn't even know where his ancestor's tomb is.

That is absurd!

His Majesty is in such predicament

because his throne has been forcibly abdicated to the villains.

He didn't know the location of his ancestor's tomb

because our first royal father built 72 decoy tombs

so as to prevent theft by tomb raiders.

Is this true?

Shit. I come here and play all the time.

Your Majesty!

You may stand.

Thanks, Brother Yen... No, I mean... thanks, Your Majesty.

A commoner like me is not very good at formalities. Forgive me.

Then I'll allow you to address me just like before.

That's great! Hey, I want to...

But you can't address the Emperor as "Hey" either.

But that's how I used to call you.

- Hey! - Hey!

- By the way, Fei... - Yes?

How did you find this place?

I'll tell you how.

I was playing with Hoiwai one day,

and I discovered this old tomb by accident.

Also, this water alley leads straight to the sea!

You know what I think?

I think you should take refuge here. No one will find you.

No! The villain is still on the move.

We must rendezvous with Lord Lanling and his daughter before it's too late.

Fei, is there a shortcut here to the Western countryside?

Sure!

Let's disguise ourselves and depart immediately!

This way!

Silence! Step aside!

- Kneel! - On your knees!

Kneel!

Do as he says. Don't do anything rash without my order.

His Majesty approaches! Step aside and remain silent!

Who is that man?

- My royal brother. - Your brother??

Silence! His Majesty is here! Keep your mouth shut!

Men.

Where is the nearest fishing village from here?

About 60 miles, Your Majesty.

60 miles?

Then what are these fishermen doing here?

Tell all of them to raise their heads!

Hey! Raise your heads!

Raise your heads!

Oh! So, it's my royal brother. At ease then.

You think you can regain your throne with just a few people?

A few of us here are way better than thousands of dogs like you!

But I thought the one who's running around like a homeless dog

is you, brother.

Fourteenth Brother! We are siblings after all,

yet I never expected you to be so ruthless!

You killed my men and deprived my throne,

and rule the country with blood and violence.

The citizens are now living in wrath and agony!

Brother, please. Stop while you still can.

No more nonsense, brother.

Just go back to your cave and live your imperial dreams.

"It's never too late for revenge"

The best defender dwells far below the ground.

Very well said. However, the best attacker lives high above the sky!

Fei and Mo Shin-yee, you go first!

- I'll fight them off! - Majesty!

- Fei! - Yes!

Take this jade ling-long and bring it to Lord Lanling!

Catch!

Don't worry! I'll bring them back to you in one piece!

Your Majesty!

Don't mind me!

Go now!

Mo Shin-yee!

Get on the horse!

- Greetings, Lord Lanling! - Lord Lanling!

We're sent here by the orders of the Thirteenth Yen Prince to inform you

that the Fourteenth Prince is on his way to harm you and your daughter Moon.

Moon!

What? Can't you see I'm busy flying the kites?

Come back here at once!

Higher! Higher!

Come over here!

Moon!

They're all on the ground now!

Pick them up for me.

Yes, princess.

Wait for me!

Why did you call for me all of a sudden, father?

Moon, go with them and meet up with the Thirteenth Prince now.

Why?

Just go. I'll send some of my men and meet up with you later.

But I don't know them. Why should I go with them?

Don't you want to see Brother Yen again?

Can I bring them along?

Hey! Come back here!

Hey! Hurry back!

Traitors' underlings and vicious devils

will never get a stronghold here!

Moon! Go now!

Go!

Take her away, Fei! I'll catch up with you two later!

Hang on, my lady.

Oh, no. I can't wash it off. So much blood!

Hey, you look like the quiet and shy type,

but you were fast and fatal when you kill.

It was my first time! There's so much blood!

You get blood from cutting even a fish. That was a man!

Can you think of a way to clean this off for me?

To clean it off, you have to use rice.

But rice is for eating!

Forget it. I've taught you enough.

Hey, stop crying.

Why do all women like to cry so much?

Hey!

Stop crying! HEY!

Why are you so mean to me?

Hey.

First time killing someone?

Your skill was good. Your future is bright.

Hey. Hey...

Who do you think you are?

Delicious!

What is it?

It's good! Here, try some.

It has a sour taste. What kind of meat is this?

It's anteater meat.

Hey!

Don't waste it!

Sir, may I ask if you have any chicken or pork?

At the least, you should have some fried fish!

Miss, my inn doesn't have that many choices for you to choose!

We're on the run now!

I'll make it well done so you won't taste the sour flavor.

See? Your fire is scaring those bats.

Use your intelligent brain, will you? Bats are blind.

If bats are blind, then why are they...

Who are you??

- FEI! - Here!

Must you call out my name??

I couldn't see you. I was scared.

He's right next to you!

Be careful! I'm right here with the torch!

Why are you just standing there??

I was afraid you couldn't see!

Come and help me!

Did you see where he went?

Did you?

Who was he?

He must've been sent by the Fourteenth Prince!

I wasn't asking you!

Luckily our horse is still here. Come on!

Get on the horse. Come.

What is it?

Nobody gets on the horse before I do.

You mean I have to get down, let you get on,

and then get back up here again?

No. I'll ride the horse, and you'll walk.

You sure have some weird ideas. Fine. Get on the horse.

Hey, get on the horse! This is no time for decoration!

Why are you so mean? Who do you think you are?

You think you can just tell me to walk, stand, stop and go?

I am Princess Lanling, daughter of Lord Lanling from Lanling Guo!

Then do you know I am Lee Siu-fei, the only son of Lee Siu-ha,

and head of the Ha Mei Shrimp Village?

Nonsense! I am the only heir to the Lanling throne

and head of the Seven Cities. Do you know that?

I am the successor for the next mayor

of both the big Ha Mei and the small Ha Mei villages,

and I'm also the owner of the village's Yellow Flower Fish Market!

How dare you!

I am a close friend of Yen Shih-san, the Thirteenth Prince.

We exchange so many pleasantries

every year that we've lost count.

Do you know that?

No, I don't.

I only know that I'm the cousin of Uncle "Chicken Eye"

and a long-time customer at his market.

I always buy loads of fish and baskets of crabs from him.

Impressed?

You...

You what? Get on the horse!

Go ahead. Walk away!

Hey!

HEY! I was only kidding!

Hey, where are you?

Where did you go?

Fine, I'll call you Princess. Come on out!

Princess!

Where are you? Princess!

Princess! Princess!

Princess!

I was only joking with you, really. Come back!

There are thorns ahead. You shouldn't be running around there. Princess!

Hey!

Princess!

Princess! Are you all right?

Fei!

Fei!

Fei, are you all right?

I'm fine...

You're bleeding!

I'm wounded... I can't take care of you now.

You must rendezvous with them at the imperial tomb alone.

- We'll go together! Fei! - Go...

Go...

No! I have to go with you!

It's all my fault!

Everything would've been all right if I hadn't thrown a tantrum!

- You can't die! - Put me down...

I have to get you out of here!

You're not strong enough...

Yes I am! I'm strong enough!

Fei! Fei!

Princess, you are too weak to carry me. This way, we'll both end up dead.

- Just leave me. - No! I won't leave you here!

Fei!

You won't die... you won't die... I have to carry you out of here!

This path looks familiar...

Be quiet!

Be quiet!

Hang in there, Fei!

This isn't it!

We're almost there. I'll find a way out!

It's here again?! Oh no!

Every way looks the same. Which way is the way out?

Fei, hang in there!

How do we get out of here?

He's lost a lot of blood!

His blood is everywhere! He's going to die!

The paths with his blood were the ones that I've walked...

So I should take the one without his blood!

I've got it now!

Hang on, hang on! We're almost there.

Fei! I found the way out!

Fei! Fei!

Wake up! Wake up, Fei!

I have to try it.

Don't move, Fei. Soon you'll be fine.

It soothes me. What is it?

We call it Fairy's Powder.

It's the melted fossils of shellfish from the ocean.

I've heard of it. It's the Blue Teardrops.

Blue Teardrops? What a beautiful name.

Did your village name it?

No. I named it just now.

I'm the most knowledgeable of all in our village.

Then do you know that the Blue Teardrops can also heal wounds?

As long as you know, that's fine with me.

Are you hurt?

You scared me. You were so ferocious during the fight.

It's like you don't even care about your life.

That's because...

I've promised Brother Yen to bring you back to him in one piece.

Just because of him?

Also... because of you.

What was that sound?

It's the sound of the jade ling-long.

The one you have emits a low tone.

Mine emits a high tone.

When they're close to one another,

then they'll make a sound together within the wind.

Let me see it.

Why didn't Brother Yen tell me about this?

I never knew that jade can make sound on its own.

That's why it's called the jade ling-long.

"Ling" is its sound, and "long" is its brightness.

This is so wonderful.

They're probably meant to be a pair.

They were made as a pair.

One for me, and one for Brother Yen.

Your Majesty!

Please forgive me.

Mo Shin-yee, you've really changed.

I gave you a beating, yet I can no longer see in your eyes

the hatred and ruthlessness that were once there.

What softens you? Talk!

Did you fall in love with the Thirteenth Prince??

I dare not to, Your Majesty!

Then why have you not taken his life

when I told you to do so the moment he left the city gate??

Your Majesty, I wanted to get rid of his followers first before I kill him.

Bullshit!

Today is the seventh.

If you still can't bring his head to me by the Full Moon,

then you'll drink this death potion.

Your Majesty!

I'll have something in store for the Full Moon.

I will pull out their lives like pulling grass from its roots!

"Smile for me, in the midst of springtime

Like flowers, my heart blooms with joy..."

There might be lots of dead bodies buried under these wildflowers.

How do you know?

That's what everybody says.

The soil is more fertilized if many bodies are buried underneath it.

Therefore, there are more wildflowers.

So underneath these beautiful flowers are all dead bodies?

I think so.

I don't believe it! You're lying!

Good horsey.

What is it?

It's all right. These are just traps set up by the rabbit hunters.

There's a live one over there.

Don't be scared.

This rabbit just doesn't want to leave here.

Should we keep it?

Sure. Let's go.

"A forlorn white rabbit heads East yet cherishes the West"

You always speak so profoundly. I can never understand.

Forlorn means lonely, so a forlorn rabbit is a lonely rabbit.

He heads East, but he keeps looking back towards the West.

Is there a second verse?

I think so, but I don't remember now.

Your Majesty! Please forgive me.

Why didn't you come back with Fei and Moon?

The situation was dire, so we decided to retreat in separate ways.

I think they should be arriving soon.

Fei may be seasoned to danger, but Moon...

They'll be fine. Don't worry.

Fine. Now get some rest.

I'll take my leave now.

Shin-yee! Are you all right yourself?

I'm fine. Thank you, Your Majesty.

See there? That fishing village is my home.

Isn't it beautiful?

Very.

I grew up there.

Really?

How about this? I'll take you there so you can get some rest.

Okay?

Have you ever had pepper shark soup?

Pepper shark soup?

You have to use a big pot to cook because the fish is this big!

Since it's right down there, why don't we...

Moon!

Brother Yen!

Moon!

Brother Yen!

Moon!

Brother Yen.

Are you all right?

I'm fine. Where have you been all these years?

We'll talk later. We'll never be separated again.

Fine.

Fei! Come over here.

Coming, Brother Yen!

Are you cold?

Take my robe.

Look at you!

Even you're all grown up, you're still like a child.

Where did you get the rabbit?

Fei gave it to me.

Fei?

Yes..."A forlorn rabbit heads East yet cherishes the West"

That's right. "A forlorn rabbit heads East yet cherishes the West"

"Clothes are no match for new, yet friends are no match for old"

What does this verse mean?

It means that new clothes may be better than old clothes,

but it's your old friends that are worth cherishing.

Do you understand now, Fei?

Come ride with me, Moon.

Fei, you can take her horse.

Let's return to the imperial tomb!

Everyone! I have some good news to announce.

I have decided to carry out the marriage agreement

between my daughter and the Thirteenth Prince of Yen in advance.

The wedding will commence in autumn.

Also, we will unite our military forces immediately

and demolish the traitor together!

Longevity to His Majesty!

Gentlemen! I also have good news to announce.

As part of our plan to revive Yen, I have awarded Fei the title of General.

Brother Yen!

No... Your Majesty. I really don't want to be an official.

I... l've never wanted to be an official.

I just want to stay at my village and play with Hoiwai at sea.

Fei, even if you don't want to be an official,

you can still stay with me, and at the least, you can be my friend.

Brother Yen! I am a peasant.

"Dragon's bed is no match for dog's lair"

I'm more suited to life in the fishing village.

How about this? If you need anything, just come to me.

I will definitely help you out.

Goodbye.

Fei.

It's you. Have a seat.

You still remember this song?

Yes.

What a beautiful village! Very romantic.

Alone, facing the ocean,

fishing and boiling fish soup with a big pot of water.

It's not romantic at all.

But you can always see the divine light while at sea!

You're wrong.

Actually, I've only seen the divine light once.

That was when I was hurt.

But sometimes, experiencing just once is enough.

That's right.

Just once is enough.

The same can be said for seeing the divine light and getting hurt.

Who's there?

This is for you.

Why?

Didn't you like hearing the sound of the jade ling-long?

Thanks.

Even though this jade ling-long can only emit a single tone,

it will blend beautifully with the sound of your flute.

Good. Then it can go fishing with me from now on.

When the wind breezes, the sound it emits can be pretty romantic too.

I have to go.

Then, let us begin.

Begin what?

Begin the end.

Fine. I think it is about time to end.

I won't walk you out.

Farewell.

Fei!

Brother Yen! You're still up.

The moonlight is too beautiful for me to fall asleep.

Thanks for bringing Moon back to me. It must've been hard on you.

Was everything all right on the way?

Yes. Even if it wasn't, I could no longer remember.

That's good then.

Fei, I've decided to get married in autumn.

You have to come to my wedding!

I'll be out at sea with Uncle Fook at that time. I may not make it.

Come anyway!

But we fishermen can't break a promise.

That's fine then.

This is for you.

The jade ling-long?

We're getting married soon, and she's already by my side.

You can keep this now.

Thanks.

Mo Shin-yee?!

Moon.

What happened to them?

You're asking me?

All I know is that you were here when I came in!

What are you talking about? I've just got here.

Then what were you doing by the sea?

I never said I was by the sea.

Are you denying that you were secretly meeting with Fei?

I went to bid him farewell and to thank him for bringing me here.

Oh. Farewell by the sea.

Yes. Since I went to the sea,

someone else must've been here in the mausoleum.

So you're saying that

one of us is a slut, and one of us is a spy.

How dare you!

How could you two fight each other in the face of our enemy?!

Forgive me, Your Majesty.

A spy lurks among us, Brother Yen.

Your hand is hurt.

Yes, because you just cut me!

I didn't cut you on the hand.

Besides, this is an old wound.

I suspect she was the masked person I saw at the thorn woods!

I don't know what you're talking about!

Your Majesty, she went to see Fei just now.

I think the two of them are the real spies.

SHUT UP!

I will not allow anyone to disparage Fei or Moon!

Please forgive me.

Get some rest.

Brother Yen, she...

Your Majesty.

I think the Fourteenth Prince will be here soon.

You two must not stay here.

The two of us?

I am of puny status. My death is not worthy of lament.

I plan to stay here and fight as long as I can.

Mo Shin-yee. I know you've always been loyal to me.

Once our country is revived, you will be rewarded accordingly.

It is my heaven-appointed duty to protect Your Majesty.

I will bury those bodies at the bottom of the cliff.

This is the imperial tomb. No commoner should ever die here.

"Smile for me, in the midst of springtime

Like flowers, my heart blooms with joy

Dance and dance, my face blushes from the wine

Longingly, I yearn in the breeze of spring

See the leaves turn white from red and green

and the rivers and hills shine in the sun

Years from now, I'll remember our times together

and emotions will still flood my heart

Those who love flowers will remember the face of joy

as they stroll among the petals

and cherish the spring light in their eyes..."

Longevity to His Majesty!

Charge!

Stop!

What's the meaning of all this?

Kill!

NO!

Stop! You can't just kill anyone!

Aunt Chut!

Aunt Chut! Are you all right?

NO!

Go.

Your Majesty! Your Majesty!

- Sung Suen-long! - Sung Suen-long! What happened??

The traitor stormed the fishing village

and killed at random.

They're approaching the imperial tomb.

We brothers are united by blood indeed.

Even if you run to the end of the world, we're bound to meet again.

Shin-yee! Get Moon out of here. Hurry!

Mo Shin-yee!

Even though you betrayed me, I still have to admire you,

because you were able to win the trust of my brother.

You've always been manipulating people.

Those who have the slightest conscience will always betray you.

All you care about is to be the Emperor,

but have you ever cared about the countrymen and their sufferings?

If it weren't for your persistence to revive your reign,

I would have ruled the entire nation by now.

Then chaos and suffering would never have existed!

I know you too well.

You won't even let your own brother live.

How will you grant the people their happiness?

Nonsense!

Hoiwai?

Come over here!

So, you saw that too.

Everyone in the village is dead. I have to take revenge.

Now go.

Come here.

I really don't want to do this,

but I don't know whether I'll be back again.

Go now.

Go.

Go! I don't want you anymore! GO!

GO!

Pray for me that I will kill that murderous thief!

MOON!

Look out!

Mo Shin-yee! Your life has been worthless!

Fighting for others' survival all your life.

You should've at least chosen someone who's worthy.

If you kneel now and beg for my mercy,

then I may spare you.

It was never my choice!

If I could choose, then I would kill you!

Why aren't you on your knees?

Shin-yee!

Shin-yee!

Your Majesty... although I can't live for you,

at least I can die for you...

Shin-yee!

You're quite a ladies' man, brother.

Fine. Her wish to be with you will be granted!

Brother Yen! Look out!

Fei! Why did you come back?

I came back so I can take this bandit's head

and offer it to the souls of my fellow villagers he killed!

How dare you talk to the Emperor, you peasant!

I don't care who you are! You have no right to kill anyone!

I'll kill you! I'll kill you!

How can you take revenge for your villagers now?

Hoiwai?

I'll take your life!

Moon!

Moon!

Moon!

Moon! Are you all right? Moon!

I don't want to leave you...

but I don't want to leave Brother Yen either...

Now I can't be with both of you.

I'm sorry... l'm sorry...

It's all right.

Can I hear the sound of the jade ling-long one more time?

Of course.

Can you hear it?

Don't worry. Everything will be fine.

"I thought I'd never wake up,

but when I did, I found myself in the middle of the sea with Hoiwai.

The imperial mausoleum had collapsed, and they were all buried inside.

I returned there years later,

only to find the place overgrown with wildflowers.

Then I remembered that many dead bodies were buried underneath them.

Turns out some of the legends are indeed true,

especially the tragic ones."

Fei-Andy Lau

Moon-Anita Mui

Mo Shin-yee-Maggie Cheung

The Emperor-Kenny Bee

Fourteenth Brother-Kelvin Wong

Title songs sung by: Andy Lau, Sally Yeh

♪ The End!.. ♪