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This has been in our family

for many generations.

Your mother died

before I could give it to her,

so I'm giving it to you.

It has the power to protect you from harm

and help you save the day.

Remember, keep it close to your heart.

And you'll be blessed with

a happy marriage.

I know you don't want to leave me.

Don't worry. You have the pendant,

so you'll always have me.

Mrs Wang has arrived.

Master, this is Mrs Wen's son.

Mrs Wen has brought the dowry as well.

Yingying, my daughter.

All men are created equal.

Your English has improved a lot.

I'm fine.

Yingying.

I've arranged a marriage for you.

I hope you'll have a good husband.

You remind me so much of your mother.

This is the way life is.

You can't have your cake and eat it.

Smile for me.

How stubborn of you!

How dare you disobey me! Kowtow to me.

My dear.

I'll be right back

after a quick trip to the bathroom.

Wait here.

Be good.

You'll make a good concubine.

Yingying, it's me.

Lili, how did you get here?

You know me.

What are you going to do?

Come with me. We'll find a way out.

I can't. He'll take it out on my father.

Let's escape. Come on.

Let's make love all night.

Where are you, my baby?

I can't see you.

Yingying, you're so interesting.

I'm going to show you my bedroom skills.

Darn! Witch!

I thought I heard something.

Take a look. She tricked me.

Find her now.

Good grief. Go and find Yingying.

Yingying!

What does it say?

They're hiring girls to work

in Jin Shan of America.

Both of you can make

a lot of money in Jin Shan.

- Jin Shan? - Yes.

It's also known as San Francisco.

It's a gold mountain in America.

This is great. What a good opportunity!

Yingying, we can get away from here.

Lili, I have to go back.

I can't abandon my father

for a trip to America.

Yes, you're right. We can't afford it too.

Well, I have good jobs for you.

The advance shall pay

for the steamship passage.

- Really? - You can even become

the Princess of the Flower House.

A princess? That's perfect for us.

- Lili. - There are many

pretty fresh flowers in the Flower House.

You just have to put the flowers

in the rooms every day.

Are you sure we'll just sell flowers?

Of course. Madam Pang will pay

your father 200 guan in advance.

And she'll pay for your passage.

All right, just sign it.

Five years?

You can read English?

Of course. Don't look down on her.

Well, don't worry.

Both of you are young.

Five years will go by very fast.

Not bad. You can write too.

What about the money?

What about the money?

Remember, the steamship sails at dawn.

Also, don't even think about not showing up.

I'll see you in the morning.

Father, by the time

you receive this letter and the money,

I'll have already arrived in America.

Let me write in English for you.

I know that'll make you happy.

I'm excited but scared.

Forgive me, but I feel

it is the best choice for me now.

I'll make a lot of money for you, Dad

and when I come home, you'll be proud

make up for what I did to Mei Song,

the shame I caused the family.

Let me help you.

No, Father. You'll hurt your back.

Forget my back. I can carry

twice as much as you.

- Father, as I said... - Speak English.

We're in America.

Where the hell do you think you're going?

Nowhere. Passing through.

Yeah, right. You think we're stupid?

No Chinamen allowed to mine here.

You're bad luck.

Go on.

What do you care?

This place has been panned to death.

That may be,

but I don't want these monkeys to know that.

Get your Chink asses out of here!

Showed them.

It's OK.

I really have a feeling about this place.

Maybe we'll get lucky?

Idiots.

What'd I tell you?

Fool's gold. You got lucky.

I want you to come with me

to work on the railroad.

Father, we've been through this.

You think chasing after

a little rock is a living?

The white man throwing a bottle at you?

The amount of gold we found today

is more than six months working

- on the railroad. - Don't argue with me.

I'm right about this.

Well, well, well. We meet again.

What do you want?

You Chinamen think you can fool me, right?

Where's my gold?

What makes you think we have any gold?

You think you can buy me off that cheaply?

Where's the rest?

We did not find any more.

We only worked the claims you abandoned.

Lie to me once, I can forgive you.

Lie to me twice, I want half of you.

But if you lie to me a third time,

I swear to God you're a dead man.

Now, where is the gold?

What's in that pouch?

Nothing. See?

Thompson, come on.

Go on, look in that pile over there!

Get over there now!

You think you can make a fool

out of me, Chinaman?

Show me where it is,

or I'll put a bullet in his brain.

That's all, OK?

No funny business.

Thompson, we got to go.

Let's get out of here.

Don't you go anywhere,

because I'll be back.

Because if you do, I'll find you.

And I'll gut you.

What were you thinking?

More than the both of you.

They could've taken everything.

Better that than getting us killed.

My son has a lot to learn.

Are you coming with me

to work on the railroad,

or are you going to stay with this nonsense?

I'm staying here.

Father.

Look.

Madam Pang, here are the two new girls.

Come here.

Here are their contracts.

Give them to me.

Yingying?

Yingying? That won't do.

It's way too rustic.

From now on, your name is...

Peony.

The Flower of Prosperity.

What about me?

- Lili. - You want a new name too?

- What's your name? - Lili.

Lili. That suits you just fine.

Rose.

You'll share a room with Lili.

Teach her how to please

our gentlemen callers.

I want to stay with Lili.

What are you talking about?

We came here to sell flowers.

Selling flowers?

Yes, we do sell flowers.

But it says nothing about

working in this kind of place.

Do you want me to read it to you?

You speak English?

I was told I was working

at a flower house, taking care of flowers.

If I'd been told the truth,

do you think I'd be here?

I'm willing to scrub the floors.

My, my. You're quite fluent.

That's enough. Go now.

All of you, go now.

- I'm so tired. - Come here.

- Yingying. - Lili.

Joe, tell her how to do chores.

Come upstairs.

Yingying.

Hurry.

- Who's that man? - He's Mr Yu.

You'll find out soon enough who he is.

That's enough. Go now...

Go inside now.

You come here too.

Go in.

Listen to me.

You're a smart girl.

No one dares to talk to Madam Pang that way.

You must be careful.

You'd better be quiet and do as I say.

Believe me. This isn't a good place.

We're hungry. Feed us.

The kitchen is closed.

Sorry, no more food.

Now, it's open.

Where's my food?

Hurry...

What is this?

Special food from China.

What do you Chinks call this?

I don't know. It's just

a bunch of leftovers I chopped up.

- Chop... - Suey.

Chop Suey.

Here.

Really?

Chop Suey?

Here's your food. Enjoy it.

This one is nice.

What do you think?

Get two for the price of one.

- Thief! - My jade pendant.

No, Peony. I forbid you from going.

Nab the thief!

What are you doing?

Stop right there!

Don't go.

Come back.

Stop right there!

- Hey. - Stop, thief!

Wait!

Wait a second.

My pendant. Where did it go?

- This is yours. - Thank you.

Thank you.

Are you all right?

Thank you.

But don't disobey me again.

All right, let's go.

- Here you are. - Thank you.

We're having a good day.

Busy.

Good.

Your Chop Suey is getting famous.

What's wrong? Are you all right?

Let's just eat here.

- That's her. - Who is she?

Thank you.

- Is she the Kung Fu Master? - Yes.

So, what's the problem? Go and greet her.

I can't.

What do you mean you can't?

That's foolish.

Take her order.

I can't...

Fine.

If you're not going to talk to her, I will.

Wait.

OK.

Welcome to our restaurant.

T. Wong's Chop Suey.

- Can we place our order? - Of course.

What can I get you?

Our most popular dish is the Chop Suey.

But for Chinese like us,

we have wonton noodles.

You don't have to order the Chop Suey.

All right...

- One bowl of wonton noodles. - OK.

And two cups of tea.

All right.

One cup of wonton noodles

and two bowls of tea, right?

What?

All right, I think I got it this time.

One bowl of wonton noodles

and two cups of tea.

- Coming right up. - Wait a second.

Have you caught any thieves lately?

No, I bought everything new.

I'm such an idiot.

What a strange man.

- Here. - Thank you.

This is surprisingly good.

- Do you want to try some? - No.

Why can't I see Lili?

It's been two weeks now.

Madam Pang is training her.

Brother, I heard from the girls

that she's in trouble.

Don't listen to the girls' gossip.

Joe... Is she in trouble?

It's none of your business.

Or mine.

She's my friend.

If she's in trouble, I can't stay out of it.

You're a very stubborn girl.

Listen, what you did

at the market the other day

may have won you Madam Pang's favour,

but don't overstep yourself.

Do you understand?

Stop.

Welcome, Mr Yu.

Business seems to have been very good.

Yes, Mr Yu, with your good graces.

Good. Make sure it continues that way.

I wouldn't dare to disappoint you.

No. And this wouldn't be

a good time to start either.

Mr Yu, there's something

I'd like to discuss.

The girls are working too hard.

They aren't getting enough rest.

So what if that's the case?

Our clients are displeased with tired girls.

Are the men complaining?

No, but...

All right, that's enough.

The girls are fine.

And if they aren't, just replace them.

Do you understand?

You reminded me.

Let me take a look at several of them.

I'd like to have a change.

Mr Yu,

they're all honoured

to be at your service.

I've never seen her before.

Step forward.

Come on.

She's quite interesting.

Yes, she's fresh off the boat.

Lili!

- You're out of line. - How dare you!

You've gone crazy.

Joe, take Lili to the locked chamber.

Come on.

How dare you be defiant?

- Who the hell do you think you are? - Tea?

Where have you been hiding her?

She's off limits.

Off limits? To me?

You're quite pretty. What's your name?

Are you deaf? I asked you

for your name.

It's Yingying.

But Madam Pang named me Peony.

That's enough.

This doesn't concern you.

Go and do your chores.

She's certainly interesting.

I prefer girls like her.

Let me tell you. She's not for sale.

Are you really going to try and stop me?

I'm not going to stop you.

But honestly speaking,

I know she reminds you of someone.

How dare you!

Never forget that you work for me.

Lili...

Water...

- Lili... - Water.

Lili.

Water...

Yingying...

Lili...

Yingying, help me.

Please get me out of here.

I can't stand it any longer.

I know this is all my fault.

We should never have come here.

Don't say that.

I'll get you out of here.

Believe me...

Hello, welcome.

- Nice to meet you. - What's your name?

My surname is Wang, Tom Wang.

Mr Wang.

You're my first customer this evening.

You can have the choice

of any girl you desire.

They're all of the same price.

This man...

Excuse me,

but I don't see the one I'm looking for.

All our good ones are here.

Excuse me, I want the one

who caught the thief for you.

But I don't know her name.

You're that man from the marketplace.

- He caught that thief. - There she is.

Sorry, Peony doesn't receive guests.

- She doesn't receive guests? - Yes.

Sorry, you're mistaken.

I only want to talk with her over tea.

Talk with her over tea?

Please have a seat.

I'm willing to pay to see her.

Very well.

You said you wanted to talk to me.

Actually...

I just want to get to know you.

Why?

I've never seen any girl

devour wonton noodles like you did.

What do you mean by that?

Do you like my cooking?

Well, I like your Chinese cooking.

Compliments of T. Wong's Chop Suey.

It smells good.

It tastes like home.

You speak English?

Yes. My father taught me.

And the Kung Fu?

My father as well.

And did he come to America with you?

No.

I ran away with my friend, Lili.

And that's how you ended up here

at the Flower House.

I'm not a prostitute.

I thought the world

was going to be different.

Lili's not so lucky.

This is very different from what I expected.

Stop it. Get out of here.

These old women

still do such a barbaric act.

I'll teach you how to protect yourself

so that no one can ever bully you.

You won't just do

what others tell you either.

They're skillful.

Are you learning the boys' moves secretly?

Father, I...

Continue.

She has big feet...

Pay them no mind. Just be yourself.

I'll teach you how to protect yourself.

I'll teach you, but...

you still must study and learn words

as well as study your English.

All right, it's a deal then.

I'll be as great as you.

As long as you work hard,

- you'll be... - When do I start then?

The most brilliant girl in town.

Why didn't you marry younger?

Most girls in China

get married when they're 15.

I needed to take care of my father.

He got sick.

We needed the money.

He was worried about my future,

so he arranged a marriage.

I see.

But I couldn't do it.

How did your husband take it

when you left him?

I don't know.

But seeing him drunk once...

It was enough.

What about you?

What are you running away from?

My father is very proud.

He works at the railroads.

But when I asked him

to stay with me, he said,

"No."

"I don't want to wash dishes for people

who think Chop Suey is Chinese food."

Maybe he's proud of you.

When was the last time you saw him?

He's in Fresno now.

Not much of a chance to see him.

Why don't you write to him?

I'm sure he's lonely out there.

It's from my grandma.

She said it's supposed to protect me.

May I?

I must get back to my chores.

On the boat from China,

men kept talking about Jin Shan.

What is it?

It means gold mountain.

What is gold mountain?

It's another name for America.

You mean it's made up?

It's a way of giving people hope.

We all need gold mountain.

Peony.

Time's up.

I hope I can see you again.

That depends on Madam Pang.

Are you coming for

the Chinese New Year celebration?

Yes.

You never know where fate will take us.

The American Dream.

Chinese style.

- Happy New Year... - Thank you...

Happy New Year.

- Enjoy yourself. - Here, this is for you.

Who's that?

He's the new chairman

of the Chinese Association.

- Big boss. - Here's another for you.

He demands protection fees

from all the Chinese businesses.

This is America, not Hong Kong.

An evil man doesn't care about that.

We were also in America

when they came after our gold.

Listen to me. Don't provoke him.

He'll take everything you cherish

and not think twice about it.

He also has influence

with the white men.

What kind of influence?

It speaks the same language everywhere.

Good.

Tom, don't go over there.

Calm down. Stay calm.

Good...

Good...

Are you having a little trouble with...

this?

I can't seem to get it.

Maybe you're trying it too hard.

Put this seed into your mouth like this.

And balance it between your teeth

and crack it.

Now, you try.

I don't think I can get it.

You don't know what you're missing.

Interesting technique.

But I think you need to show me that again,

so I can learn how.

Open your mouth.

And crack it.

Find out about him and his family.

How's your new young virgin doing?

May I ask who you're referring to?

Don't play dumb.

I wouldn't dare.

I'll make her my mistress.

You'll be compensated.

I've told you umpteen times.

Forget that girl. She's just a maid.

Where's her friend?

Have her brought to me immediately.

Lili? What do you want with her?

I want to buy her contract.

She'll work for me.

I thought you wanted Peony?

If I take Lili away,

Peony will look for me.

Do you really think so?

What do you know about it?

She'll come and find me for sure.

- You seem sure of yourself. - Yes, I'm sure.

Peony will come looking for me.

I'm taking her to my ranch

in Pasadena.

Let's go.

Let go of me. I don't want to go.

This is for you.

Yingying, your father has passed away.

Before he died,

he wanted you to know

he understood why you left for America.

I don't believe

in this gold mountain anymore.

Let me help.

How?

I can talk to Madam Pang

about buying out your contract.

And what, will you own me

just like Yu Xing owns Lili?

No...

I'll tear up your contract.

You'll be a free woman.

And you expect nothing in return?

I only want you to be happy.

I want you to believe in me,

as much as I believe in you.

Why should I let her go?

It's because you were once her age.

Young people are really immature.

Do you know what Yu Xing will do

if he learns I've let her go?

I can protect her from Yu Xing.

Do you have any idea how powerful he is?

He's capable of anything.

Why are you doing this?

I like her.

Speak louder. I can't hear you.

- I like her. - What did you say?

I love her!

Love.

Good luck.

There's one other thing.

Where did Yu Xing take Lili?

He took her to his ranch

in Pasadena.

Thank you for helping me.

Don't thank me.

Just get her out of here,

as far as you can.

Don't make me change my mind.

Peony.

Thank you.

Don't thank me.

I missed my chance when I was your age.

I just want you to leave now

and live happily together.

Don't let me down. Now, go.

- Mr Yu. - No matter where she is,

- bring her back to me. - Hurry.

Joe, go and find her.

Tell our men in Pasadena

not to let Lili out of their sight.

Wait.

Have them teach her a lesson.

- Do you understand? - Yes, Sir.

You have the address.

It's my family's cottage in Los Angeles.

You'll be safe there.

All my uncles will be around to help.

- Thank you, brother. - Get down.

Mr Yu.

It's been a while since I had

a gentleman like you in my room.

Don't flatter yourself.

We both know why I'm here tonight.

She's long gone.

She's out of your reach.

Mr Yu.

I'll get there soon as I can.

What about the food stall?

I can get someone to cover it.

- You sure? - Of course.

My uncles have wanted me

to come back to Los Angeles.

They belong to the See Yup Association

and they need all the help they can

to fight people like Yu Xing.

You promise you're going to find Lili?

I told you, I'll find her. You have my word.

Can you get this to my father?

I'll take care of it.

Thank you.

Be safe.

Let her go.

Let her have a fresh start in America.

Do you think she can become an American?

The American Dream doesn't include us.

We'll never truly be Americans

in their eyes.

The only way we can survive

is to honour the old rules

and keep our heads down.

Where's Peony?

Tell your assassin to show himself!

I want to see the face of the man

you brought to kill me.

I'm a reasonable man.

At your age,

I can afford to show you some mercy.

At my age,

I can afford to protect that girl.

I know she looks like your wife

whom you drove to suicide.

Not bad. Not bad at all.

Don't expect me to beg for mercy.

I won't.

I know you're worried.

Even if Yu Xing finds out

we're in Los Angeles,

we'll be surrounded by Sam's family.

It is not all I'm worried about.

It is Lili.

Please. Sam will find her.

He's like a brother to me.

Tom, I did not want to put you

in this kind of danger.

You did not have to buy my freedom.

Peony,

you're not indebted to me for anything.

You're free to go anywhere

and do anything you want.

I want you to know that

I have been in love with you

ever since the first time I saw you.

You brought joy to my heart

and you made me feel alive.

You know, a fortune-teller once said

that my life would be cursed.

So, is there anything else

that I should be worried about?

No.

Why? You don't believe me?

Of course I don't believe you.

Oh my God!

- Where's my pendant? - Pendant?

Where's my pendant?

Where's it?

I got it.

When my grandma gave me this jade pendant,

she told me it'd bring me good luck.

I have to believe that

it led me to you.

I'll love you wholeheartedly

and be a good wife to you.

You're my Jin Shan.

Pinch me.

- Pinch you? - Yes, pinch me.

To make sure I'm not dreaming.

I can do better than that.

- How do you feel? - I'm not sure yet.

You still think you're dreaming?

I think you need to do that again.

No problem.

It is almost like home.

It is home.

- Cheers. - Congratulations.

Cheers...

I'm sorry.

I'm so clumsy.

It's OK.

Tom.

Hell, yeah! Come on.

Mr Yu wants us to teach you a lesson.

Get over here.

Let me go.

Lili? Lili.

Lili.

Lili.

So, how did you learn all those secrets?

Peony.

At Madam Pang's, did you...

Of course not.

Well...

Maybe I did see some things.

Did you see this?

- No. - This?

OK... Remind me to never get

in a real fight with you.

Just remember who's the boss.

Mrs Wang.

Tom, Peony! I've got Lili!

Tom!

Sam, Lili!

Her pulse is fine,

but she's still in grave danger.

I have to dress the burns.

Take it.

And this.

Come here.

Yu Xing...

You need to rest.

Remember, it'll take time to heal.

Do you understand?

Who did this to her? The white men?

Thank you, Dr Tong.

If I'd just submitted to Yu Xing,

this would never have happened.

Don't say that.

Lili.

But...

This will protect you.

Yu Xing won't let it rest.

Someone had better tell him

I'm a married woman.

That won't stop him.

Don't worry about me.

You just get better, all right?

Here, try this.

Good grief.

That bad?

Tom... I don't feel good.

Maybe I ought to get Dr Tong.

Who's there?

Please come in, Sir.

Give me your wrist.

Now, stick out your tongue.

You're in perfect health.

Why do I feel nauseous

and crave for sour plum juice?

It's all only temporary.

Chewing on some ginger

after you wake up in the morning will help.

- I knew it. - This is wonderful.

Congratulations.

You'll be Little Tom's father

in about six months.

Maybe it's Little May instead.

I'm going to be a father.

Brother Wang, you have mail.

- Thank you. - I'm leaving.

Pa, I hope you received my first letter.

I've gotten married. She is wonderful.

From Tai Shan.

I couldn't have dreamed of a better wife.

And I also have a surprise for you.

You're going to be a grandfather.

I cannot wait for you to meet my family.

I think that you'll be proud.

Very proud.

- Who are you? - Where's your son?

- Tell us now. - Where's he?

- Go to hell. - Tell us.

- It's coming out. - Push again.

- Push harder. - Come on.

- It's coming out. - Push.

It's a girl.

She's May.

Tom...

OK.

Congratulations...

You should stay with the baby. Let me go.

I should've forced him

to quit the railroads.

- Tom. - But he was too stubborn.

He should've been with us.

You tried to persuade him.

He didn't want to be a burden on you.

I shouldn't leave you like this.

I'll take care of her, Tom. You go ahead.

We'll both take care of them.

Don't worry. It'll be all right.

It's OK.

Both of us will be here when you get back.

Promise?

I promise.

What's wrong?

Yu Xing has turned me into an ugly woman.

No man is going to want someone like me.

Lili, not only are you beautiful,

you're nice too.

Stop consoling me.

You'll find the right man.

- Let's go and buy some flowers. - Sure.

Did you see that? Is that Joe?

- Are you sure? - I think so.

It'll be all right.

We have Sam's uncles looking after us.

Let's go.

We know Peony is under your protection.

Sam, he'll get her,

the same way he got Tom's father.

You mean to tell me

that scoundrel killed Tom's father?

Let's just cut to the chase.

Tell me where she is.

What the hell happened to you?

If he finds her,

you know what he'll do to her.

I...

I don't want anything

to happen to her either.

I can help you.

But you have to tell me first

what Yu Xing is planning

to do in Los Angeles.

If I tell you, Yu Xing will kill me.

Even if he doesn't, I may do so.

Yu Xing says that

the See Yup Association is too weak.

You and your uncles aren't strong enough

to protect the Chinese in Los Angeles.

He plans to get rid of you guys.

I beg to differ. There are a lot of us.

Do you think it's going to be that easy?

I didn't come here

to start a fight with you.

Join us then.

The See Yup Association

can definitely find a job for you.

The railroad work

is pretty much finished up north.

Everyone will be coming to Los Angeles.

When is Yu Xing coming?

Soon.

You don't have much time to decide.

We're so sorry this happened.

Did anyone see the killers?

Two guys were asking around

about your father's tent.

They definitely weren't from this camp.

Were they Chinese guys?

Yes. They looked like

they were from San Francisco.

Let's go.

My son,

this country provides great opportunity.

Do not be afraid.

But most important,

don't give up.

I want you to know

I am proud to call you my son.

We Chinese can be

the best of friends

or the worst of enemies.

This month's tea money.

- A little light. - This is what my uncles

and I have always paid you.

Rate's gone up.

Chop-chop, Chinaman, go get it.

You want to count it?

No, I can always come back for more.

Thompson, what do you think of this?

It's good. Good stuff.

So, what did you find?

Did you see any gold nuggets?

Hold on a minute.

Man works for me,

so I'll be asking the questions.

So, what'd you find?

See any gold nuggets?

No, Sir. Ready to find

a whole lot of gold coins.

What did I tell you?

They have been poaching my claim

up Sutter's Mill for years.

Few gold coins don't prove a darn thing.

Whose side are you on, cop?

If the Chinks do anything illegal,

believe me, I'll be going after them.

But if you can't prove it, I ain't going

to do anything just because you say so.

I believe we're done here.

Enjoy your meal, Captain.

The rumour has it the Chinks

from San Francisco are trying

to muscle in on the See Yup Association.

Round up our guys before these yellow

scoundrels start fighting each other.

- We'll take care of business. - All right.

Nice.

But it won't work without my help.

Who are you? What do you want?

Someone who wants the same thing you do.

These scoundrels took my girl.

I want them arrested for kidnapping.

You get the gold. I get the girl.

I don't usually do business with your kind.

But we want the same thing.

How can I help you?

It's fine...

This gentleman says you kidnapped his girl.

I'm here to arrest you.

Really?

Where's the warrant?

Hand her over and I won't put you in jail.

When did he become the law?

Go now.

- He stole my property. - Mine too.

- You have no proof. - I'm no one's property.

I have proof.

- This is fake. - As if you can read it.

I wasn't kidnapped.

They'll never believe you.

What the hell is going on here?

Her husband and I are being accused

of kidnapping her.

- Her husband? - Yes,

the father of her child.

She put a mark

on this employment agreement with me.

She owes me four years of work.

Whether or not she's married is irrelevant.

Let me see this contract.

Ask her if that's her fingerprint.

This is not.

- You speak English? - Yes.

- Is this your fingerprint? - Of course not.

- I wouldn't put a fingerprint. - Why not?

Because I can sign my own name

and I can read too.

And that entire contract is a fake.

- She's lying. - She needs to prove it.

Go on.

I do hereby declare this contract

is binding in the State of California

in the year of our Lord 1871.

Do you want me to go on?

No.

I don't know what the hell's going on here,

but I know him...

and I don't know you.

So, I want you and your men

to get the hell out of here.

We don't need your kind of trouble

in this town. And you,

I want you to crawl back

in the hole that you crawled out of.

Stay away from my men.

This isn't the Wild West.

This is Los Angeles.

Come on.

Go.

You.

Hey, you.

I said, go.

Go!

Let's go.

It'll be all right.

If we continue to fight,

it won't do all the Chinese any good.

Why don't you go back to San Francisco

and leave us in peace?

Do you know what your problem is?

You're a little man.

You have no vision.

You want to exploit our people.

I want to help them.

How?

By kowtowing to the white men?

All these people know

and understand is power.

I am the one, not a little man like you.

I can make them respect us.

I have some business outside of town.

When I return,

I hope you won't be here anymore.

Let's go.

Go inside, hurry.

- All right... - Go in.

Hurry...

What happened?

I'm not sure.

- I hope everything's fine. - Hurry.

Hurry, come inside.

If you see Peony, tell me right away.

Go now. Come on.

Mr Yu's men are here.

Everyone needs to leave now.

But do it quietly.

Leave with them.

- Go with Sam's men. - What about you?

I'm staying here. I can fight

- better than you. - No, you can't.

You need to take care of the baby.

If anything happens to you,

Tom will never forgive me.

Hey, friends.

The Chinamen are going to go to war.

Once they're busy fighting each other,

we'll go down there

and we'll clean them out.

Yes, that's right.

We'll send John Chinaman

back to where he came from.

- Am I right? - Yes.

- Am I right? - Yes!

She's hurt really badly.

I'm going to get Dr Tong.

We don't have to attack them personally.

The white men will help us eliminate them.

See Yup Association shall be ours tomorrow.

In 15 minutes, I'll walk down Nigger Alley.

The police will cover me from behind.

When I get to the general store,

I'll give you all a sign.

Then, it's every man for themselves.

Whatever you find, you can keep.

Go upstairs. Make sure you aim accurately.

Wait for my signal. Go now.

Let's go.

I shall give you one last chance.

Bring Peony to me.

If you fail once more,

I'll have your parents in China killed.

Do you understand?

Get going.

Don't let your guard down.

- Have you seen Dr Tong? - No.

Stay off the street.

Gentlemen, let us take back

what is ours!

Yeah! Come on!

Let's go now...

Let's take back what's ours!

Come on.

- Go this way... - Come on.

Where are you going, son? Get up there.

Take everything!

Come on.

They shot him!

There! There he is.

They're shooting. Let's get out of here...

- You had a deal with Thompson. - Yes.

I had a deal with him.

- But... - If I were you,

I'd know what I should do.

Come on, round them all up.

Yeah!

Hurry, go that way.

Come on, keep moving.

Get inside. Hurry, get inside.

Hurry, get inside.

Get inside...

China...

I'll see you in hell.

Watch out!

Here we go. Come on.

Lili, there you are.

Don't be afraid. Where's Peony?

Where's Peony?

Stay here until I get back.

Let's go...

Let's hang him!

- Peony... - What are you doing here?

Have you found Peony yet?

No.

I've made up my mind. I'm done with this.

Does it hurt?

You gave your heart to a woman.

Does it hurt now?

- Don't turn around. - Run...

Lili, come over here.

- Lili. - It's too late.

Yu Xing killed Joe...

Come on, string him up.

Stay here. Let's go.

Hey...

Yeah!

Hey, here's another one.

Hang him up...

Tom!

Tom!

Peony!

Tom!

Tom...

Go inside. Take cover.

- Tom, help. - She needs my help.

- I'll find you later. - Help me.

- My leg! - Tom...

Don't go out on the street.

It's not safe out there.

She's such a beautiful girl.

Let me hold her.

Let me, her new father, take a look.

Oh my God. Peony!

- Oh God! - This isn't my fault.

This is all your fault.

Who should go first?

You or the baby?

I think the baby should go first.

I'm the one you want.

No. Shoot me.

Very well.

- I'll kill you first. - No!

I... I destroyed my wife.

You... look so much like her.

Will you give me another chance?

Peony!

Peony, don't give up.

I need you.

Our baby needs you.

Tom...

Take me to Jin Shan.

I promise.

We'll go together.

I love you.

Please.

Stay with me.

I... I promise.

Peony...

Peony.

Tom, we have to get out of here.

No.

I'm not leaving her behind.

- Grandpa? - You should thank Grandma.

She's the one who brought

your necklace from China.

I think we should leave

and let Grandpa have some time alone.

Grandpa, tell me the story

of the jade pendant again.

Of course, sweetheart,

when we get to the restaurant.

Good. Then, you can take me

to my Kung Fu lesson.

Yes.

But you have to promise me

you won't hurt me.

Dad, we should go.

Give me a minute. Go ahead.

Don't stay too long.

She wouldn't want you

to be late for the opening.

She's been with me for the other four, Sam.

She knows I'll be late.

Go ahead.

Do I have any regrets?

No.

You'd given me everything.