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China, Ming Dynasty

The year is 1457 A.D.

At that time, the eunuchs had special privileges and power

They had control over two groups

The East Factory Guards and the Brocade Imperial Guards

These are the Fan-tze

Fan-tze are secret agents

These Fan-tze and Brocade guards are stone-hearted and vicious

If the peasants heard them approaching

They would be frightened to death

He is their second boss, Mao Tong-Chin

He is their first boss, Li Shao-Dang

These guys are good at fighting, and do the evil work.

The head of these people is a man called Tzao Shao-Chin

Not only is he in charge, he is also a swords expert

His fighting ability is extraordinary

The official are all afraid to see Tzao Shao-Chin

Today he is the prosecutor

The one who is being executed

Fu-Ho Grand Theater

Greetings to my lord

What is the matter?

They are meddling

They couldn't have gone far, we can catch up

No

Wait for them at the Dragon Gate

How many guests are staying here?

This month? We don't have any

Good

We'll book the entire inn

The entire inn?

We'll be living here for five to ten days or so

While we stay here,

don't take any other guests. Do you understand?

I understand, but this...

Go and arrange the place for their stay

Yes

Kind sir, spare some money for wine!

Wait there

Projection room

You see! Yu-Chien's spirit will not go away

Send these kids off to the border

and there's still going to be trouble to come

My lord is wise and perceptive

To kill a weed, we must pull it from its roots, so it will never sprout again

Take caution! Go now

Halt

Stop

Stand aside, stand aside

Get lost

Errand boy

Take them away

This righteous one

Hurry and leave

Quickly prepare water

What name do you go by?

Hsiao Shao-Tze

Brother Hsiao

Where do you make your living?

I don't work

Anyplace where someone will spare some food, I'll stay awhile

I don't really think about what I do

I don't mean to be rude, but may I ask a question

You come to this wilderness... for what purpose?

The manager of this place, manager Wu, is my friend

Where do you make your living?

I come from the criminal law division

Everyday, I lead these monkeys wandering around

So you come here on a case

I don't have a choice, I have to make a living

Later on, I may even need your assistance

You are too kind

So what case are you on this time?

Brother Hsiao, not to be offensive

But in our line of work, we usually can't say much

Understood, understood

This time, we are on a secret mission

The authorities command that there should be no bystanders

I see, you're asking me... to leave

I'm afraid to say so

If you will, on my behalf, I'll repay you handsomely in the future

No need for that

I have enough money for the road

You're too kind

But if manager Wu comes back

I'll be back

Of course, of course Thank you

Manager, the check

Forget it, forget it

No need

Well, thanks. See you around

We'll see each other another day

Do you know this theater is haunted?

This theater is haunted

Ghosts

I am Japanese

Good-bye

Good-bye

Please rest!

Open the door

My lord, please take a look

we won't have to worry after we pass this mountain

Lord Tzao

You've lost what's down below, better protect the top

Teacher Miao

Shih-Chun

Teacher, you come to see the movie?

I haven't seen a movie in a long time

No one comes to the movies anymore

And no one remembers us anymore

Temporarily closed

Male left, female right, please place your hand in the appropriate place

Please choose your blood type

Please choose your question

Please take your fortune

I remember, under the moon

I remember, before the flowers

So much of the past lingers in my heart

Half is bitter Half is sweet

Year after year, I can't let go

Can't let go, can't let go

Under the moon, before the flowers

Can't let go, can't let go

I'll remember with longing forever

I remember, under the moon

I remember, before the flowers

So much of the past lingers in my heart

Half is bitter Half is sweet

Year after year, I can't let go

An Oldie from the 60's Can't Let Go

Performed by Yao-Lee

Music by Hattori Ryoichi Lyrics by Chen Dei Yi

Tsai Ming-Liang

Cast LEE Kang-Sheng

CHEN Shiang-Chyi

MITAMURA Kiyonobu

MIAO Tien

SHIH Chun

YANG Kuei-Mei

CHEN Chao-Jung

PRODUCER LIANG Hung -Chih

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY LIAO Pen-Jung

SOUND DESIGN DU Tuu-Chih

EDITOR CHEN Sheng-Chang

ART DIRECTOR LU Li-Chin

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Vincent WANG