All language subtitles for Rouge AKA Yim ji kau (1987)

Presented by
LEONARD HO KOON-CHEUNG

Produced by JACKIE CHAN

Film coordinator WILLIE CHAN CHI-KEUNG
Planning by EDWARD TANG GING-SANG

Cinematography by BILL WONG CHUNG-PIU
Music by MICHAEL LAI SIU-TIN

Project managers JIMMY LAW KWOK-KEUNG
CONNIE WONG NGA-LAM

Edited by PETER CHEUNG YIU-CHUNG

Art direction by PIU YEUK-MUK
HORACE MA KWONG-WING

Original story by LILIAN LEE
Screenplay by CHIU KANG-CHIEN

Assistant directors PAUL CHEUNG WING-HUNG
CUB CHIN KONG-HON

Special appearances by IRENE WAN PIK-HA
PATRICK TSE YIN

WONG YU
KARA HUI YING-HUNG

LAU KAR-WING, TAM SIN-HUNG
CHU SHUI-TONG

Starring ANITA MUI YIM-FONG
LESLIE CHEUNG KWOK-WING

ALEX MAN CHI-LEUNG
EMILY CHU BO-YEE

Directed by
STANLEY KWAN KAM-PANG

Master Szutu, please!

Violet, Sissy, Peach, Scarlet!

Fleur, Pinkie, Soleil, Pommy, Silhouette.

Master Tsou, this way.

Beauty, Orchid, Coquette,

Moon, Fleur, Wind Dancer,

go to Yung Hsien Hall.

Master Ho Hsi, Hunan Hall.

Fleur, Soleil, Pearl, Gem, Scarlet.

I am

Miu Lin-sin

I miss

The sentimental courtesan

Mak Chau-kuen

She's admirable

In sound

And personality

Peerless in talent

And appearance

As we are separated

From each other

I keep cool at night

Alone in a boat

Look at the pair of swallows

Against the setting sun

Buried in thought

At the window

I hear the sounds

Of the fallen petals of wu-tung

The sight of

The withered willow

In cold mist

Adds further

To my sorrow

Pity me pining after you in melancholy

Facing the moon

In sorrow

People can be so sentimental.

Twelfth Master is not himself.

-Young master Chen-pang, why so late?
-How many deer penises did you sell?

-You must be joking.
-Twelfth Master, why so late?

There's a virgin courtesan at Yi Hung.

She spent a night with a Fu Shan sucker
and became a prostitute.

She's ideal for you.
I've already sent for her in your name.

Who was that singsong girl?

"People can be so sentimental.”
Did you hear that?

Master, we have to go.

Where are you going?

Soleil and Scarlet are here.

Master.

Master, sorry we're late.

It's no big deal.

Our two friends are both lonely.

That's serious.

Scarlet, be Master Lui's companion.

Soleil, be Master Chen's companion.

Master Ho Hsi, our girls have said yes.

Twelfth Master, I'm Soleil.

She lost her virginity a month ago.

It's so fragrant!

-She knows you like eau de cologne.
-Thank you, Master.

So Wan Piu-piu does care for me.

Thanks for the tip, Master.

He really is generous.

Of course. He's known for his generosity.

Masters,
let me drink to you all before leaving.

Well, let's drink.

Fleur!

Fleur, you have a guest.

-Who is it?
-Master Chen.

Which Master Chen?

The one who was at
Kam Ling restaurant last night.

I don't know him.

-Madam, go and make an excuse for me.
-Okay.

Let me go and see what he wants.

Wan Piu-piu's being publicized again.

When will it be your turn?

Moon, lend me some rouge.

Help yourself.

Now you're done for!

-I've lost several times.
-Pay up. No more nonsense.

-Which card if not this one?
-Hurry up and shuffle.

Fleur.

Remember me?

I don't see well at close range.

Last night.

Facing the moon in sorrow

I was just having some fun.
Did I offend you?

No. I didn't even knit my brow.

On my way here,

I was wondering if you'd avoid me
if I got this close to you.

If so, you're not the girl for me.

Master Chen, are you the twelfth-born
or the second-born?

The second-born.

-What do you do?
-I'm in the trading business.

You're a big boss.

You've been with me for quite a while.

I'll come back after
I finish playing Mahjong.

-Where's your garoupa?
-He's waiting alone.

I'm the only one waiting alone.

Chau hasn't been here for a month.

-Get Secretary Chen to write a letter.
-How?

Just say you've bought cough syrup for him

and ask him to take care of himself
SO you won't keep missing him.

That should do.

My mom always wants me to peel oranges
and feed them to her.

Do you have to feed your sister?

I have no sister and no wife.

What about your younger sister?

I have no younger sister and no wife.

Sorry. I don't like oranges.

Would you like to smoke some opium?

No. I want to be sober with you.
Are you wearing makeup?

Can't you tell? Excuse me.

My sisters want me
for another four rounds.

Why did you keep the door open?

I enjoy watching you pace up and down.
Why are there so many corridors here?

Have you been following me?

No. I've been waiting here all alone.

What?

You girls always keep the guests waiting

until they can't take it anymore.

They are dubbed "Fried Garoupas."

Like that, right?

The cool wind brings a message

Fleur!

Fleur!

It's Twelfth Master again.

Fleur, come here at once!

Look. Twelfth Master is sitting up above.

Look up.

Go!

Fleur, look! It's Twelfth Master!

Those two banners are for you
from Twelfth Master.

-Beautiful!
-Take a look at the inscription.

How interesting.

LIKE A DREAMY MOON

A FLOWER THAT'S JUST OUT OF REACH

WRITTEN BY TWELFTH MASTER

Be careful!

I saw this imported bed.
It costs more than $200.

-That's too expensive!
-Be careful!

-Where's Fleur?
-Where's Fleur?

-She must be praying at Wen Wu Temple.
-Watch out for the pillar!

-The young boss of that trading company?
-Why not take it apart first?

Master Chen wanted it delivered like this.

A prostitute is every man's wife.
A lot of men might visit that bed.

Don't say that!

Fleur, your guest is full of tricks.

Right.

Fleur, Fleur!

Open the door!

-The bed's almost here!
-Fleur, get up here!

Come up and pull.

I've been a procuress for over 20 years.

I've never seen
a more considerate guest than him.

From my hand to your mouth.

You have many different looks.

What are they?

Heavy makeup,

light makeup,

masculine makeup,

no makeup.

Also like a dreamy moon,
or a flower that's just out of reach.

Which one do you prefer?

I like them all.

I like them separately and together.

Which one is real?

You want to know already?
My answer may scare you.

The real thing is the ugliest.

I want to see it because I love you.

There's a look I want to see now.

Which one?

I'll tell you later.

You're wanton.

I know.

-Aren't you off yet?
-Almost.

Several dropouts from
the Miss Hong Kong Pageant

are blowing the lid off the scandals.

You're on your own tonight.

Chu?

I bought something for you.

Give it to me tomorrow.

It's in my desk.

Why didn't you ask me
what my favorite color was?

Your shoes are worn-out.

Stay back.

-Do your feet stink?
-Have you ever smelled them?

Thank you.

Sorry I can't join you for supper tonight.
Don't stay late.

Sir?

What can I do for you?

I want to place an ad
for a missing person.

Just a minute.

What would you like it to say, miss?

"Twelfth Master, 3811.

Waiting at same place. Fleur."

Twelfth Master?

"3811. Waiting at same place. Fleur."
Is that right?

It's $15 per column for classifieds,
$110 per square inch for other sections.

The minimum is three square inches.
That's $330 per day.

How big is three square inches?

-This size.
-That's so small. Can we make it bigger?

He probably won't see it anyway.
A bigger ad would be a waste of money.

He'll definitely see it.

Write down your name, address,
telephone number and ID number.

Payment in advance.

-In advance?
-Yes.

I'm sorry. I didn't bring enough money.
Can I come back later?

We're about to close.
Come back early tomorrow.

Tomorrow's edition is full anyway.

The ad won't run
until two days after it's processed.

Two days? So I have to wait another day?

That's the way it is.
Have you been waiting long?

-It's now 19...
-1987.

Are you all right?

-What day is today?
-March 6th.

The day after tomorrow is March 8th?

I'll come back tomorrow.

Sir?

What's your last name?

Yuan. Y-U-A-N.

Thank you, Mr. Yuan.

What a coincidence, Mr. Yuan.

-Did I scare you?
-Yes.

Sorry.

I didn't know you were behind me.

I'm light-footed.

What is it?

-I lost my way.
-Where are you going?

Shek Tong Tsui.
How do I get there from here?

It's pretty far.
It'd be best to go by car.

You can hail a taxi from here
or catch a minibus over there.

I live in Shek Tong Tsui.

Really? I used to live there too.

Hong Kong's changed a lot.
I don't recognize it anymore.

Are you from up north?

Probably not, judging from the way
you're dressed. Where are you from?

Down south.

You're from down south?
That must be hard.

It's all right.

You can hail a taxi from here.
I have to get going.

-You're not going home to Shek Tong Tsui?
-I want to grab a bite to eat.

You're not going to Shek Tong Tsui?

-No.
-Why not?

I want to follow you.

Let's talk.

Why are you following me?

-I'm not the type of girl you think I am.
-What type is that?

A maniac.

Miss Fleur, I don't know you.

I don't know who you are,
and I don't care.

You came here to place an ad for someone,

and to pick me up.

No, to follow me. You've been tailing me.

What on earth do you want?

It's no use following me.
I'll be heading home soon.

How much is it
to have one's fortune read?

-You want to have your fortune read?
-A character analysis.

$20 to $30 should do it.

-Don't you have enough money?
-I don't have any.

Someone once offered one hunchback

and two parcels to touch my hand.

What?

$500. One hunchback for "5,"

and two parcels for "00."

I've never heard that before.
Did you let him do it?

He offered the same amount
to touch my ear.

Okay, that's it. I've heard enough.

This should cover your carfare too.

I'll repay you.

Stay right there.

How may I help you, miss? Have a seat.

How much for a character analysis?

$20 for one character.

Choose one.

-What do you seek?
-A missing person.

It's the word "dark."

Let me prophesy for you.

It means good luck, miss.

Really?

Yes. Look at the word.
It means you'll get news soon.

You'll find him very soon.

-Is he still alive?
-Yes.

One sun here and another one there.

That means sunshine. He must be on Earth.

-In Hong Kong?
-Yes.

Mr. Yuan,
is this the tram for Shek Tong Tsui?

Yes.

What's your relationship
with Twelfth Master?

-He's a close friend.
-What do you mean?

They call it a darling nowadays.

His first name's Chen-pang.
His last name's Chen.

He was the young boss
of three medicine shops.

When was that?
He came from a family of 12?

No. In fact he's the second of two.

His elder brother died early.

It was fashionable to have a big family,

so they made his rank 12.

What's your last name?

What's your rank?

-I have one sister.
-Females have no family rank.

You may be called Yuan 11
or Master Yuan.

Sounds like dialogue
from an old Cantonese movie.

Yes. Where's the Tai Ping Theatre?

I used to go to shows there.
Have we passed it?

It was torn down long ago.
There's a shopping mall there now.

I watched Chen Pao-Chu's films
at the Tai Ping Theatre.

Who's Chen Pao-Chu?

Don't you know?
Haven't you ever seen her films?

No. I only like watching Cantonese operas.

Loosing the Red Sack,
Golden Leaf Chrysanthemum,

Paying Nocturnal Sacrifice to Qiuxi,
Chen Shimei, et cetera.

We used to sit near the orchestra pit.

Three dollars per ticket
for a row of concubine chairs.

We were fans of number 5.

There was a sister called Violet.

They jeered at her

for being his fan.

Number 5?

Who's number 5?

When was that?

I was only 23 years old then.

You say it's 1987 now?

Then it was over 50 years ago.

What are you saying?
Are you out of your mind?

Who are you? You're not human.

You're a ghost.
Why do you keep following me?

You said we'd meet again
if fate willed it.

I was expecting a human being,
not a ghost!

I bear you no grudge.

I saw you right away
when I came from below.

From where?

Hell.

I committed suicide with Twelfth Master.

We promised to go to hell together
and never be parted.

But I arrived first
and failed to meet him.

So I've come up to look for him.

I just want you to help me find him.

-Why pick me to help you?
-I was sold into prostitution at 16.

My first night was very expensive.

Then I became a popular courtesan
at Yi Hung.

There were four other brothels,

which were called the Four Kings.

I failed my history final.

March 8th is the anniversary
of our death.

I'll find him this time for sure.

Mr. Yuan,

will you host me for two days
until he and I meet?

I'll repay you for the favor
in the next life.

How can I host you?

You want to come home with me?

You live in Shek Tong Tsui, don't you?

As a ghost you can live anywhere!

That may be true for stray ghosts,
but I've been waiting over 50 years.

The ad will cost $330.
How can you afford that?

You already owe me $50.

People used to pay
just to touch my neck.

I don't want to touch it!

Are we there?

Please go. I beg you!

Why are you crying?

Is this really Shek Tong Tsui?

It's all changed.

The old Kam Ling restaurant
used to be right here.

Kam Ling.

Yi Hung used to be over here.

What's so funny?

Look. The Yi Hung brothel
is a kindergarten now.

We promised to meet here.
I wonder if he could find his way?

Why did you agree to host me?

You're not that scary,
and I feel sorry for you.

So you're soft-hearted?

So was Twelfth Master.

Ting, it's Chu.

Chu, where are you?

I have to get some details,
otherwise I'd be home already.

They've slandered each other.

-Where are you?
-What is it?

Does it make you happy,
leaving me on my own to sink or swim?

If you were here with me,
you'd understand the situation.

-What's up?
-I brought a woman home.

What?

I brought a woman back to my place.

What's wrong?
Are you feeling romantic tonight?

First you give me a gift, and now
you try to bait me into coming home?

Okay. I'm nervous.

I wish I could rush home
to learn the truth.

You'll understand later.
[ can't explain it right now.

You'll just have to wait.
I still have work to do on the story.

You haven't eaten for over 50 years.
Are you hungry?

Why didn't you tell her
you brought a ghost home?

She wouldn't have believed it.

But she'd believe
you brought a woman home?

She'd give me grief
no matter what I told her.

Coke.
It's a foreign version of Wong Lao Kut.

How long have you known each other?

Four years.

Why don't you marry her?

Maybe there's just no pressure.

How long did you know Twelfth Master?

Six months.

Why didn't he marry you?
Why did you commit suicide?

Because his family objected.

I'm not hungry, but I feel like eating.

Chu!

Chu!

She's not human.

Not human? Then what is she?

You have the nerve to bring a girl here?
Drop the act!

She really is a ghost.

She spat out the apple I gave her
and drooled black juice.

A ghost can smell but not eat.

Chu?

He says you're a ghost.

I'm Fleur.

Remove your head, please,
and comb your hair.

-I can't.
-Oh, really?

Why play at being a ghost then?

Can you pass through this wall,
or wash your face with your tongue?

Can you suck blood?

Chinese ghosts don't suck blood, do they?

Chinese ghosts absorb chi.

Don't you?

No.

You are the dumbest ghost.

You look like a parody of a ghost,
to put it bluntly.

When did you die?

In 1934.

That was more than 50 years ago.

The quality of this shroud is not bad.

No change in 50 years.
It's still intact after all this time?

I dare you
to come into the bedroom with me.

What are you doing?

A postmortem.

Strip. Let's see if
your bra's from the '30s.

She really has no heartbeat.

Why did you bring a ghost home?

Miss Chu, just call me Fleur.

A sad life

In a lonely boat

Look at

The pair of swallows

Against the setting sun

I'll go see your mother tomorrow.

I told her we're a good match.

That's not true.

You have a nice mouth.
Mine's a bit crooked.

That'll make us a good combination.

Ever heard of a thin husband
for a fat wife,

or an ugly wife for a handsome husband?

Your bad mouth for my good mouth.

Let's compare them.

Don't!

What did your mother say?

She told me to help her
put on her earrings.

Madam, Fleur is here.

Auntie.

Erh, bring us some tea.

Master Wen, please wait.

-Yes.
-Please come in.

Sit down.

Fleur, you're a wonderful girl.

Last night Chen-pang told me
you wanted to see me alone.

This is a first for me.

I know this is typical of you courtesans.

Auntie, please excuse my rudeness.

There's no need to be formal.
I like girls who are brave.

Please enjoy your tea.

Erh, bring some refreshments.

Have some tea.

-It's nice.
-You've never drunk this?

Hangzhou girls pick tender tea leaves
before the Ching Ming festival

and bring them home,
nurtured by the sweat of their breasts.

It's called Breast Lung Ching.
Have you heard of it?

The highest quality
comes only from virgins,

so neither you nor I can pick it.

Nor can they.

Auntie, Chen-pang and I love each other.

A girl with my background
can't expect much.

I just want to become an honest woman.

Since you're being so frank,
let me be frank too.

We don't know any prostitutes.

He has a cousin, Shu-hsien.

I wish they could get married soon
and start their own family.

He could start his own business.

Our ancestors all depend on him now.

We'll see if you should join us.

I know a girl with your personality
won't change her feelings.

Chen-pang is only 24.

I'm just worried that he might change.

You know how men are.

I'm sure he won't change either.

So much the better. I'm happy for you.

-Master Wen.
-What?

Auntie.

Just a minute.

Shu-hsien's fabric certainly won't
look good on you, Master Wen.

Do you mind modeling it for me, Fleur?

I found a house in Lyndhurst Terrace.
We're moving in tomorrow.

Can't I just touch your ear?

No.

How about smelling
your cheongsam collar?

Two for the calves.

One for each toe.

-That's not enough.
-Are you supporting a lover or what?

I don't know.

They say no one but Twelfth Master
can lie on this bed.

-Now I have.
-But not with me.

How much do you want?
We can sleep on the floor.

It's wrinkled.

New clothes with wrinkles
are more comfortable.

What about old ones?

Throw them out.

What about people?

Same thing.

Don't worry.

You have many different looks.

I can't throw all of you away.

Uncle Wah, keep this for ginseng.

Why would a man from a decent family
want to learn acting?

I've always been more interested
in acting than in business.

Chen-pang sometimes exercises his voice,
but having a good foundation is crucial.

Training with you
might give him a leg up, Uncle Wah.

Life is drama and drama is life.

Acting reflects
the different facets of life.

But there's more involved here
than just acting lessons.

For instance,

a pupil must do countless household chores
for his master

before the learning can begin.

You might not be able to withstand
an ordeal like that.

He needs tempering, like a piece of jade.

All right. Let me hear your voice.

Sing a song.

Do you know how to sing "Come Home"?

Stop.

Why don't you

Come home?

Cuckoos sing

Sobbing

Under the peach blossoms

Too sad

Too sad

Cuckoos sing

Lamenting the miserable world

Good!

The master is humiliated
By a girl at the border

Which one is Twelfth Master?

Can't you tell? That's him.

His makeup is beguiling.

-It's hard work.
-You have to put in years of hard work.

-Everyone.
-Yes!

Come with me!

Is the intruder demon Fan Li-hua?

-Precisely.
-You'd better dismount and surrender now.

You must be Hsueh Ting-shan.

I meet you here for a predestined match.

I bear you no grudge.

Watch out!

Sit down.

Use ours next time.

Theirs is bad for your skin.

Chen Chen-pang. You have visitors.

Father, Mother.

Shu-hsien.

Uncle, Auntie.

Your mom told me to come with her.

Chen-pang, come home with me right now.

Forget your relationship with her.

Wait till he finishes this act.

Stay out of our family affairs!

Chen-pang, you're on.

-Get out here! We're on!
-We're on.

-Hurry up.
-Come on!

Fleur, I know you're a reasonable person.

If you leave him now,
he'll come back home for sure.

I know my son well.

Even if you don't leave him,

he'll eventually come back to me.

Husband, keep calm.

He's going to do what he's going to do,

and there's nothing you can do
to stop him.

I bought it at that stall by the entrance.

It's in good condition,
but the rouge needs to be changed.

"A beauty with a silk tie.

Now is the time to find a good husband.

Your dream bodes well
for the arrival of a son."

We got this when we first met.

I had my fortune read.

The interpreter said
it meant an ideal match.

It's a high-quality divination.

"A mutual wish can be fulfilled.

Start from the very beginning.

Don't seek to embrace
a slender waist early.

Dance to the air of the flute."

This is also a divination of high quality.

The interpreter said

a wedding could be expected,
but we had to be patient.

"The road is fraught with obstacles.

Don't get lost in bewilderment.

A dignitary will guide the way.

Rejoice and you will avoid all trouble.”

This is a divination of medium quality.

Ever since I became a child courtesan,

I've sought divinations twice a month.

Up till now,
there have been over 200 slips.

Most of them portended well.

Now I have you,

so my life has been worthwhile.

On the second day,
March 8, 1934, at 11:00 p.m.,

we committed suicide
in the Yi Hung brothel.

They said prostitution would be prohibited
the following year.

-Why did you commit suicide for love?
-We wanted to be together forever.

I don't have the money for the ad yet.

Don't worry.

It will appear tomorrow.

You'll see him tomorrow at 11:00 p.m.

3811, same old place, right?

It's dawn. Are you afraid?

I don't know.

Mr. Yuan, Miss Chu, thank you.

It's nice to be close to Yi Hung.

He watched her
going to the brothel every day.

Whether he's human or a ghost,
it seems fair for Fleur to take him away.

It only goes back as far as 1938.

Where can I find out about 1934?

The shop was Shing Fung,
and the boss was Chen Shing Fung.

His son was Chen Chen-pang.
People called him Twelfth Master.

That was ages ago.

Did you know him?

No, but I still remember the shop.

We were still young then.

Around eight or nine, I think.

It's said raw opium killed his son.

Heavens! And I couldn't get a sniff.

Maybe my grandpa knows about it.

Ask him for me.

He's dead.

-Buddy, give me a newspaper.
-Sure.

Just published. Hot off the press.

Thank you.

Look.

TWELFTH MASTER, 3811.
WAITING AT SAME PLACE. FLEUR.

The ad's running
in all major Hong Kong papers.

Twelfth Master will see it for sure.

Fleur?

What are you doing?

The chi is strong.

You were okay last night.

I've been here for three days.
I'm getting weaker.

You can go back tonight
after you see Twelfth Master.

Lift me up.

Use this lipstick. It won't fade.

Like this.

Apply it firmly several times.

-Are we about to become "Fried Garoupas"?
-No.

What would you do if Twelfth Master
got reincarnated as a rat or a fish?

Don't think that way.

I wish there were
no cats or dogs right now.

What time is it now?

Five minutes to 11:00.

Would he be late?

He's always punctual.

He's turned into a woman.

-She's dressed funny.
-Yeah.

What time is it now?

Half past 11:00.

He's seldom late.

What a weirdo. Was she giving you the eye?

-No, you.
-No way.

She's weird, but terribly pretty.

-She's your type. Go ahead.
-She's your type.

What time is it?

Ten minutes to 12:00.

Fleur.

11:00 on March 8th obviously wasn't it.

Could 3811 be his ID card number?

An ID card number has six digits.

Maybe it's the four middle letters.

That's easy. I'll check the registers.

No. That would only complicate matters.

Besides a birth certificate or ID card,
it could be his bank account number.

Or a tax bill, a license plate,
a credit card,

even a TV set, fridge or watch.

Even that pair of tennis shoes
has a number.

We're surrounded by numbers.

There's another possibility.

He could live in building 3,
block 11, on the 8th floor,

on either Princess Margaret Road
or Des Voeux Road.

-It could be a telephone number too.
-Or a beeper.

A beeper? That's easy. There aren't
many paging stations in Hong Kong.

Mr. Yuan, I'm 38171.

81,000 to $2,000 for one night.
Are you interested?

-Please call 3811.
-Leave your name and telephone number.

Call 3811. My last name is Yuan.

What now? The beeper thing didn't work.

She's sobbing.

Leave her alone, Chu.

Fleur, I know the chances are slim.

We still have a few days.
We'll find a way.

We yearn to see Twelfth Master too.

She envies me.

Of course she does.
She envies my being so nice to you.

-Your being so nice to me?
-You don't agree?

She said a lucky woman had a good husband,

an unlucky one became a courtesan.

One man isn't enough for a whole lifetime.

If I had known Twelfth Master,
so handsome and seductive,

willing even to die for a woman,
I would have loved him too.

Would you have liked Fleur?

Speak up.

Don't keep quiet.

She's too intense. I can't stand her.

I only want you.

Would you commit suicide for me?

Would we be that romantic?

Just answer me.

No. What about you?

No.

Looking for antiques?

I go by here on my way to work,
but I've never stopped to get you a gift.

Maybe they have a rouge case.

A rouge case? How vulgar.

Would that make us
Twelfth Master and Fleur?

-Boss, how much is this rouge case?
-Rouge case?

That's an Indian scent bag.

1934, the year Fleur died.

Boss, what's Bone?

An old newspaper for pen pals.

It was a gossip paper about courtesans.

It's 60 years old now.

It used to cost a penny.
Now it's valuable.

"Famous courtesan Fleur of Yi Hung
commits suicide for love."

"Young master awakes and lives."
What does this mean?

Twelfth Master is still alive.

-He's still alive.
-You said he committed suicide with you.

Why did the papers report a checkup?

It says he swallowed opium
plus sleeping pills.

He said himself he'd taken opium,
but not sleeping pills.

Why? Who gave them to him?

I did.

I yearned to die myself.

I was afraid he might not die
from the opium,

leaving me behind in hell.

I wouldn't let him live with Shu-hsien.

Would you help Shu-hsien
put on her earrings?

Yes.

I would even pierce her ears,

and think of you...

while doing it.

Would you help Shu-hsien put on a gown?

Yes.

I'd even help her button it...

but think of you...

while doing it.

I can't bear seeing you suffer
in the theater troupe.

You won't see it anymore.

Do you have any regrets?

This way's better for us.

We don't need anyone else.
We can be together forever.

-The wine had sleeping pills in it?
-I added them in advance.

-How many?
-40.

Did he drink it alone?

He drank three glasses to my one.

One more.

Chen-pang.

Chen-pang, today is March 8th.

It's now 11:00.

3811.

Chen-pang, remember this number.

If we should change
or forget in the next life,

this number will remind you of me

and me of you.

Don't be afraid. Let's go together.

Why didn't you tell him
it had sleeping pills in it?

-I was afraid.
-Why did you make him drink it?

He was afraid.

This way he couldn't back out,
even if he got cold feet.

Why? Why is he still alive?

If he cared about me,
he'd have tried again.

But he preferred to live
and leave me behind.

Why?

Why did he stay alive?

Bullshit! He was willing.
He sacrificed everything for you.

But you didn't trust him and poisoned him.

He would've died no matter what.
It was murder.

Why should he die for you?

You're really devious.
It was just luck that he didn't die.

He won't see you,
even if he reads the ad.

You're a murderer!

I must find him.

He won't see you,
and I don't want to either. Get out!

-Chu, don't!
-Leave me alone!

-Don't!
-Leave me alone!

Fleur!

Fleur!

-Do you want to destroy her?
-So you think she's good?

I'm sorry.

She's not coming.

Who?

Neither Fleur nor Twelfth Master
is coming.

What are you waiting for?

You.

You may be saying...

"Keep out"...

but you have a soft spot.

You'll help in the end.

I'm quite certain...

that you will.

I shouldn't have...

driven Fleur away.

We'll never meet anyone like her again.

It's not easy being a woman.

We work so hard, and for what?

I envy Fleur.

I admire her.

I wouldn't have the guts...

to do what she did.

I can't even conceive of it.

Yes. We're just ordinary people.

We only care about the good times.

We're not willing to die for love.

Life... is precious.

Fleur didn't come.

If she died,
was I the indirect cause of it?

Fate has kept us apart

We sob

After parting

At the terrace

Like drizzle, tears keep falling till dawn

Shan-pat's alone

In a desolate room

Lovesick

I'm in infinite sorrow

Ying-tai!

You've not answered my echo

Fleur?

Fleur?

You forgot your purse.

Are you waiting for Twelfth Master?

He's up above.

Three years' company ended in a romance

Is he Twelfth Master?

Miss Chu, are you angry with me?

If I were you,

I'd have done the same
to a coward like him.

Where have you been? We were worried.

I've been trying my best to find him.
The chi is strong. I'm tired.

I never would have thought
it would end that way.

I guess it was providence,

but I really can't resign myself to it.

Do I look ugly?

Are you going back?

I'll forget everything after I drink
the Five-Flavored Tea of Forgetfulness.

I'll content myself with reincarnation.

Let me answer this call.

Sorry, Miss Ling.

I've just returned from overseas.
Why did you want to see me?

Are you Chen Chen-pang, Twelfth Master?

Why do you want to see him?

I'm an entertainment reporter
for a newspaper.

We have a new column
where we interview ex-actors.

We write about their pasts.

I'd like to interview him.

-What's your relationship with him?
-We don't have one.

An ex-actor you say?
He was a minor actor at best.

Where is he now?

Go to the studio.

He hangs around there.
He's always hoping for a lead role.

He's an extra at the studio?

Even that's too good for him.

Mom told me he spent
my grandpa's fortune before I was born.

-Is your mom named Chen Shu-hsien?
-How do you know that?

She died a long time ago.

Good!

Was that okay?

Hey, pal! More wind, more smoke!

Hung, let's do it again.

Your character's a swordsman and a ghost.

Fly the way a swordsman does
and act scary like a ghost.

Give it a shot.

How can I be a swordsman and a ghost
at the same time?

Mr. Chen Chen-pang?

Mr. Chen Chen-pang?

Where is Mr. Chen Chen-pang?

I don't know.

-Are you Mr. Chen Chen-pang?
-No.

Do you know where Mr. Chen Chen-pang is?

This hand is a sure loser.

Do you know Mr. Chen Chen-pang?

No.

-Twelfth Master Chen?
-No.

Twelfth Master Chen?

Do you know him?

He boasted he had three shops.

But I had five, that idiot.

Where is he?

We extras just squat anywhere.
Find him yourself.

Is that him?

I used to be a VIP.

Now I'm a nobody.

Are you sure it's him?

Mr. Yuan, Miss Chu,
thank you for finding him for me.

Is it really him?

I'll never forget your favor.

Will you take him away?

See you in the next life.

Fleur.

Look at the pair of swallows

Against the setting sun

Twelfth Master,
thank you for remembering me.

I've kept this rouge case for 53 years.

Take it.

I'm done waiting.

Promises vanish

Like smoke

Love, burning love

Can hardly last forever

I wrongly expected you

To be faithful

Info the ocean
Goes my bucket of water called love

How I wish it would last forever

With the two of us

In this imperfect world

Age may alter our visage

But never our love

I pray for

A day of reunion

When you would desert me no more

When you would be arrested by love

Tell me, when that day will be?