All language subtitles for Once.Upon.a.Time.in.Hong.Kong

In the 1960s and 1970s,

Hong Kong was in a dark age
where corruption prevailed.

Triads were given protection
through bribery,

so they are rampant criminals
of prostitution, gambling, and narcotics.

Two main figures dominated
this Money Empire of Hong Kong.

First, Cripple Ho, the kingpin of triads.

Second, the all-powerful man
in the Police Force,

the most powerful
Detective Sergeant, Lak Chui.

Under their rule,

as long as you are willing to pay,

be it a job, a contract, a pass, power,

or even freedom, you will have it.

And what if you don't have the money?

Then you must endure all injustice.

You will lose your dignity

and even your chance to speak up.

-Stinky tofu is sold out.
-Deuk Deuk Tong.

-Check it out.
-Steamed rice dumplings.

I want to see what's changed.

-Whatever. Welcome back.
-Steamed rice dumplings.

-Fried stuffed trio. Eat up.
-Everybody is here.

What do you drink?

-Same as you.
-Excuse me.

Dig in.

What are you doing now?

I'm still a lawyer.

So you are still low-level.

I told you to be a shoe shiner like KC,
but you refused.

You would've been an administrative
assistant in the Department of Justice.

Who's KC? Kenny? Kenny Chan?

-Yes.
-Why would you care?

What do you do now?

I'm made marine police officer.

No chance to catch big bandits.

No need to be modest, tell him.

You're a sergeant at the headquarters.

That's good enough.

I just got lucky.

Come on!

-Place your bets.
-Go ahead, we will win.

-Chop him.
-Kill them all.

Get your weapons.

Hey, Ho sends his regards.

Boss.

Dad, I want this.

-Do you want Deuk Deuk Tong?
-Do you want this?

-How much is it?
-Police! Run!

Let me pass!

Give way!

-Make way!
-Run!

Lak Chui.

Everything is a mess.

Those Taiwanese thought
bribing the British people

with a few hundred dollars
immuned them from the rules?

Wan Chai today,
Causeway Bay will be tomorrow.

I'm sorry to bother you at this late hour.

I don't care.

Lak Chui, you set up the rules.

Four shares.

We must be very clear about this.

Sure.

If I waste Jackson tonight,

what would you think?

I didn't know it in the first place.

-Make way or I'll crush you.
-Go.

-Move.
-You're in my way.

-Dad...
-Make way.

-Dad.
-Move.

Police. Run.

Kid.

Kid.

Call an ambulance!

Get her to the hospital first.

Be careful.

Go.

Let's go.

Sir, we are being attacked.

Attack.

Go.

Don't hit me. Help.

Stop taking photos.

On your knees.

Let's go.

-On your knees.
-Hands up.

Squat down.

-Heads on your head.
-Don't move or I will beat you.

Squat down.

Everyone, freeze.

Put your hands on your head.

Stop peeking.

You, over there.

Stand by the wall.

You, get over there by the wall.

You too, stand by the wall.

You. Get over there.

All of you, get over there by the wall.

-Take them to the precinct.
-One by one.

Under the clutches
of Lak Chui and Cripple Ho,

the police and the triads
became more rampant and lawless.

To stop the situation from deteriorating,

the Governor assigned Sir Jack Cater
to set up the ICAC,

aiming to disintegrate the money empire
led by the two of them.

The first mission of the ICAC

was to recruit new members.

My target was law graduates

that were committed to upholding justice.

Dear guests and fellow alumni.

School of Law of Hon Lam University

was established in 1969.

Today marks its fifth anniversary.

During these very short five years,

the School of Law has already nurtured

a number of elites in the field.

Today, we have specially invited

Mr. Lak Chui, Detective Sergeant

of Criminal Investigation,

to give us a speech tonight.

The frontline law enforcers

and members of the legal profession

have been very good friends all along.

With the solid friendship

of these two,

the legal system in Hong Kong
has been well sustained.

With the spirit of the rule of law
in Hong Kong,

our society gets to move forward
in bold strides

and all businesses flourish and prosper.

So on behalf of everyone,

I would like to thank all members
of the legal profession present here.

Mr. Lak Chui,

do you mind if I ask you a few questions?

Sure, go ahead.

I witnessed a massive street fight
at Lockhart Road, Wan Chai.

You were there.

During the incident,

a six-year-old child

was hit by a hawker's cart
and went into a coma.

However, officers at the scene

released all the aggressors.

May I ask
if this is an abuse of discretion?

I would like to express my deep regret
for the incident last night.

I admit we may have failed

to meet public expectations
in terms of manpower deployment.

-Mr. Chui, excuse me. Sorry.
-Police have taken prompt action.

I'm not asking about manpower deployment.

I'm asking

why the aggressors
were released last night.

Moreover, there is no mention
of the incident

in any newspaper or by the police.

Do you want to deprive the public
of their right to know?

Can the police force be corrupt and bribed

without consequence under your shielding?

You studied law.

Then you should know the law.

What you just said
is a passing judgment before trial

and at the same time
violating a lot of legal provisions.

If you have more information and evidence

on last night's incident,

I'd be more than happy

to invite you to collaborate
with the police.

Speak the human language, please.

I don't speak other languages,

so I only speak humans.

Mr. Lak Chui,

are you admitting bribery and fraud?

Please don't evade the question.

Dear guests and fellow alumni...

I will check him out
and take care of the press.

No paper will publish this tomorrow.

Where did this filthy maggot come from?

And this was how I found
my first rightful partner.

-Confess it.
-I confess.

The one that molested an old lady
and pushed an old man was you,

is that right?

No, this isn't what you said just now.

-He confessed, put it down.
-Okay.

Deal the cards. Let me kill it.

-Pudgy.
-Pudgy.

Pudgy.

I told you, no need to salute me.

I'm not a police officer.

-I respect you.
-Assault?

Elon.

I assaulted the police.

Elon, Pudgy is talking to you.

All right.

Pudgy.

Pudgy, nice of you to drop by.

-I'm here to check if you're still alive.
-Take him there.

-Thank you, Pudgy.
-Go.

-When will you pay me back?
-Go now.

Tomorrow, definitely tomorrow.

What if you kick the bucket tomorrow?

I dare not die tomorrow.

Not until I have cleared
my debt with you, Pudgy.

-Jerk.
-Here, Pudgy.

Get your hands off me.

Tomorrow, I will quit gambling.

Don't you worry about me.

Trust me, Pudgy.

Give me a chance.

Pudgy, please give me a way out.

Run an errand for me.

It will be an interest payment.

You will knock off some interest? Sure!

You despicable bum.

Don't you have any shame?

Call it the code of brotherhood.

-What are you doing? Stop.
-What is it?

Let's go.

-Nothing to see. Go.
-Leave now.

That's enough.

He will die.

Get lost, you're killing him.

Get lost.

-Move. What are you looking at?
-Beat it!

Come on.

Don't you glare at me with those eyes.

I am just carrying out an order.

Just a word of advice.

The fiercest and most powerful
is always right.

You offended Lak.

You're bound to have rough luck.

You got lucky to be dealing with me.

If not for me,

you would've been stabbed
by a bunch of knives.

Watch your step.

Save yourself from infection.

Why so late?

I'm sorry.

Don't tell me you are sorry.
Tell the judge.

We are not suing.

Why?

Someone broke my dad's leg this morning.

He's now lying in the hospital.

Those guys said we must drop this case.

-Or they will break his other leg.
-Calm down.

Everybody is here.

It's good you're not suing.

Use the money to heal the leg.

Calm down.

With all the evidence, we will surely win.

-Sorry.
-I will ask for an adjournment.

We're not suing, sorry.

I reached out to Hank Chan
when he was most lost,

introduced him to the first
Commissioner of the ICAC, Sir Jack Cater,

and explained to him that
the ICAC aims to eradicate corruption.

Brimming with enthusiasm,

Hank Chan agreed to join us
in a heartbeat.

The two of us ventured out
to continue with our recruit

and formed our first team
of investigators.

Congratulations, everyone.

You have all passed the personality test.

What ICAC wants

is an honest and righteous government

and to build
an honest and righteous society.

We need to combat corrupt criminals

and transform the bad habit of bribery
amongst the people.

We all know that

prostitution, gambling, and drugs
have been controlled by the triads.

But why are they so rampant?

Because someone is covering for them.

If we want to suppress crime,

we should start with the people
that protect them.

And that's why our first target

is the Police Force.

Let me explain it to you.

I have prepared some material.

They consist of several categories.

The first category
is photographic material.

Please memorize these important leads.

Leila, please analyze them.

We are an independent department.

All we do must be kept confidential.

You must not disclose everything,

including who or what you've seen.

Not to your parents, family,

or your best friends, husband, or wife.

-That's right.
-Mr. Pak, take a look at this.

Put it down first.

Hold it like this.

-Okay?
-Okay.

Understood?

Wearing this uniform

means we must uphold justice
and serve those who trust us.

-Okay.
-Okay.

Go.

Go.

Elon.

Sure win!

Screw this.

Your hands stink!

It's Lak.

Lak, why are you so late?

I was held up by some business.
Please don't mind.

Happy birthday.

I wish you good fortune and health.

-The present...
-I already gave him.

Although tonight is time to celebrate,

don't drink too much.

We have a business to discuss
at Sunning Court tomorrow.

Okay then...

You're leaving?

You must have a toast with me
before you go.

Okay.

-You don't want to pay?
-Do you want to leave?

Shoot, you triads are reckless.

-Say it again if you dare.
-Elon.

What are you doing, pinworm?

It's not my thought.

-These triads are cheating.
-Shut up. You're so dead.

Who do you think you are?

-Handle it.
-Beat him up.

Sorry.

Lak!

Help!

Stop.

Sorry.

Sorry.

Lak.

I'm sorry, Lak.

Give me your gun.

No, Lak.

Please, Lak.

Give me your gun.

Pudgy.

Lak, give me a chance.

From now on,

you are no longer a police officer.

Don't bother reporting for duty tomorrow.

Today is Ho's birthday,
let's just leave it at that.

-Lak.
-Next time when you see him again,

you can do whatever you want.

-Get him out of here.
-Please.

-Go kill yourself.
-Pudgy.

Congee with pig's blood.

Do you think he is trustworthy?

You might as well trust the delivery guy.

Good idea.

You were beaten up by him.

He didn't beat me up.

You can call it instigation at best.

He still has some human touch.

What kind of standard is this?

The British kind.

Didn't you study psychology in Britain?

You can see for yourself.

Congee.

What are you looking at?

What are you looking at?

Your face is cut.

Darn it.

I remember you.

What do you want?

Revenge?

No need.

You got your karma.

Quit beating around the bush, spit it out.

We want you to help us.

What help do you mean?

Help us to catch the police
that break the law.

There are ten factors
to qualify a bad police officer.

I met 11 of them.

You're asking for a dirtbag like me
to help you?

Go away.

You are the kind of person we need.

What's in it for me?

Cantonese porridge.

If there's nothing in it for me,

that's empty talk.

You can't make a silk purse
out of a sow's ear, right?

What in the world is he saying?

He said you are a wretch
that can't be made useful.

Cantonese porridge.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Having been a police officer for so long,

has anyone ever thanked you?

If word goes out
that you are no longer a police officer,

I think you will be in great danger.

Join us.

Take it as an opportunity

to turn over a new leaf.

This may be a way

to pick yourself up and live with pride.

Take this one.

I haven't touched it.

This little detective sergeant

owns two apartments on Nathan Road,

six shops, and four Rolls Royces.

We have evidence to arrest him then.

Let her finish.

Go on.

That's it.

In the court,

the judge, the jury,

and the prosecution
can easily be his people.

There's nothing you can do about them.

Unless there's someone

who's not corrupt and not afraid to die

will testify against him.

We can sue this detective sergeant

for wealth not commensurate with income.

What is your offer?

Last week, the British bosses

asked my men to watch them

take the winner circle picture
at the Jockey Club.

They partied with great food
and had so much fun.

Yet my men were being treated like dogs.

Ho.

Lak.

Sooner or later,
you will have to blend in.

Just take it as socializing

to maintain good relationships.

I've already talked with them.

If all goes well,

I'll be Chief Chinese Detective Sergeant.

Congratulations to you then.

It's all expected.

We're called
Four Leading Detective Sergeants.

We must have a real leader after all,

like the Four Big Clans you are in.

Just hearing that name drives me crazy.

You always take the lead
in everything they do.

You can do it all yourself.

Why do you care
to share the jobs with them?

The truth is that Joker, Comic, and Victor

have been working with me
for all these years.

They have been quite compliant.

Turf business in Hong Kong

takes no more than the work of you and me.

Otherwise, like the Wan Chai incident,

when somebody invades
another person's turf,

you'll be dragged into it too.

And also,

about that supplier of yours,

don't do exclusive anymore.

If they shoot up the price,

you will be at their mercy, right?

I have a friend in Thailand,

Colonel Chamanan.

He has been doing well.

His products are nice.

Let me discuss the basics with him first.

Then you can go to Thailand

and talk details with him, okay?

I didn't expect our future
Chief Chinese Detective Sergeant

is working so hard on this.

Looks like

I should start taking Thai lessons.

Hello.

It's time for me to go.

Let's do this.

Pack some clothes for me when I get home.

Tomorrow morning,
you two will go to Thailand with me.

Chamanan.

Cripple Ho started off as a drug dealer.

When his drugs arrived in Hong Kong,

Lak Chui would guard his boats

and disembark the drugs.

After the drugs are onshore,

another team of police officers
will be there to help him.

The leader of that team is called Jan.

Jan and Lak Chui met
at the police academy.

Also, he is Pudgy's close friend.

That's why Lak Chui trusts him

and puts him in charge of lookout.

The cargo receiver on Cripple Ho's side

is his top guy, Wayne.

They are secretive
when unloading the cargo.

The ship never berths directly
at the pier.

They use fishing boats to land the drugs.

The drugs are then packed

in fruit cartons at the pier

and sent to the fruit market.

They've set up posts there.

It's very hard for an outsider
to meddle in.

I'm getting a massage after work.

You, again?

You can't skip it for once.

The police.

I'll deal with it.

-Jan.
-Hey.

This is Lak's business.

Patrol some other districts first.

Noted.

We're done.

Let's go.

The Preventive Service isn't here yet.
What now?

Notify Mr. Pak.

They're leaving early.

The Preventive Service?

They are coming.

Need a few more minutes.

Get back.

Come with me.

The Preventive Service.

I suspect there is contraband in your car.

I'm Hong Kong Police, we are on a case.

I don't know.

We received information

that there are drugs in the car.

We need to search for it.

Stop it.

-Don't take pictures.
-Careful.

-Go away.
-Don't mess with the evidence.

-Step back.
-Capture that.

-We're working.
-Don't step on the evidence.

Don't take my picture.

-Step back.
-Take your pictures farther back.

-If you take pictures, move back.
-Go away.

Step back.

Tell Lak.

Hello, what's up?

How did that happen?

Lak.

The Preventive Service busted Ho's goods.

Count the goods.

Stop.

Stop.

Who is in charge here?

Mr. Chui.

What happened to you people?

Mr. Chui,

the Preventive Service Team
just uncovered...

I'm asking, what are you doing here?

Don't you know we are following this case?

These two are my men.

We were following these two cars.

We will seize the gang
when the drugs get to its warehouse.

But now you have hijacked us.

Who will be responsible for our wasted
manpower, resources, and time?

We received intelligence to come...

Tell me who was the one
that leaked this out.

I'm just following orders.

Take everything back
to Tsim Sha Tsui Police Station.

They are court evidence.

Hurry up, get going.

What are you two doing? Go.

-They are...
-They are my men.

You know me.

Come find me
if you have any problems with this.

I know you are doing your job.

Don't worry.

Stop standing around, wrap it up.

Are you still taking pictures?

-Beat it.
-Scram.

Lak, the reporters took pictures
of the goods.

I'll pressure the press.

No need.

It can be a good promotion.

Divide the goods

into 2 batches, 90-10.

The 10% batch will be used
in the press conference.

Send the rest

to the police station.

After that, change the car.

Deliver immediately.

Do not impact our daily operations.

Got it.

In the early hours today at Yau Ma Tei,

the police cracked a drug-trafficking case

and seized 3.8 kg of heroin,

which is the largest
heroin smuggling case of the year.

Mr. Chui.

Last night, I was at the scene
with a few reporters.

I saw more than ten fruit cartons.

We have reason to believe

the drug seized was far more than this.

What you said

is just the drug dealers' common trick.

Most of them would hide

the drugs among other goods,

so as to pass them off as normal goods

and fool the police in the search.

I want to hear from you

that you are sure all the drugs are here.

Miss, I have already
answered your question.

I have a special edition
of a newspaper here

that is already published.

The picture in it clearly shows

some policemen transferring drugs

from fruit cartons
into the evidence boxes,

then transporting them
out of the precinct.

The fruit cartons in the picture

look identical to those seized last night.

They obviously belong to the same batch.

If I tell you now

that this batch of drugs
belongs to another case,

what would you say?

Why didn't you verify
with the police in advance

before you published it?

Isn't this misleading the public in a way?

Mr. Chui,

can you tell us the procedure
for handling cases?

The procedure is highly classified.

Can you explain why

drugs were transported
out of the precinct?

If drugs go into the precinct,
they must go out somehow.

They need to go to court.

The police cover for Cripple Ho,

how do you respond to this?

Is Cripple Ho a real name

or is it a nickname?

Ng Sai-ho.

Do you have any proof to accuse him
of drug trafficking?

Can you show me the proof?

Surprisingly, senior police officer...

Do you see what's going on?

How should I explain this to the governor?

Sorry, sir. I will handle this.

You made this mess!

Now you have to clean it up.

Ridiculous.

Those British people
are totally out of line.

I didn't hear him groaning
when he got his share.

Our governor is back from England
in three days.

Apparently, he wants to see us.

Maybe you can ask the governor

how much he wants.

I can really save a big share
as a gift for him.

Do you think this is funny?

Maybe you don't understand the situation.

Your promotion is currently on hold.

Okay.

No problem.

I'm fine with it.

So starting tomorrow,

let someone take over the fee collection.

My men will stop

turning in bonuses for three months.

So you can take over slowly.

You British living in Hollywood Road

should take a walk
along the streets of Wan Chai.

Do you know what a mess
the streets used to be?

Without my rule,

the various businesses
wouldn't run smoothly.

People wouldn't have jobs.

Also,

that stupid British people
stirred up trouble here.

He broke the rules
and marked turf randomly.

What shall we do about that?

Don't worry about my side.

I will deal with it.

You...

You were caught red-handed.

Someone has to take the blame.

And for this.

-Happy birthday to you!
-Happy birthday to you!

-Happy birthday to you!
-Happy birthday to you!

You look smart.

Let Grandpa give you a kiss.

Lak.

I should have gone downstairs
to greet you.

It's not much of a gift. Happy birthday.

Thank you.

Give this out.

-Thank you, Lak.
-You're welcome.

Thank you, Lak.

All my achievements
are your blessings, Lak.

Come on.

You've taught me a lot over the years.

Lak, you are kind to me.

Unlike my son.

He wants to take my granddaughters
to Britain.

He said the education there is better.

But my granddaughter keeps asking me
to tag along.

It aches my heart.

Will you go and never come back?

I have thought about it.

Haven't made up my mind.

Lak, give me some advice.

What advice can I give?

I remember you said you'd witness me

promoted to
Chief Chinese Detective Sergeant.

That shouldn't be a problem.

I know you will get there.

I'm not saying I won't.

But I want to toast with you

when that day arrives.

Are you turning me down?

I want to. For real.

Did Jan join me first or did you?

I did. Jan joined right after me.

The British people gave me three days
to turn in a scapegoat.

Somebody took pictures of Jan
in the fruit market.

They are published in the papers.

You tell me what to do.

Jail time will be longer if he's on trial.

How about this?

Let him plea guilty.

Then we plan his escape.

This lighter still looks quite new.

A present from you. It's precious to me.

You are a man that values friendship.

I learned that from you.

Then let's just do

as you say.

Pudgy,

do we have to do this?

If I sign it, I will go to jail.

Sign the confession statement first.

I will send you to Thailand
to hide away for a while.

Keep this money on you.

I will keep remitting money to you.

The problem is not with money.

I am worried about my family.

If I get into trouble,
what happens to them?

By then, no money can help me.

Are we brothers?

Yes.

We've been brothers for 20 years.

Now you don't trust me?

It's not that.

You don't have to trust me.

But you have to trust Lak.

You know him since childhood.

If he says you are okay, you will be okay.

Ask your family to move in with me
if you are worried.

If anything happens,
I will die before them.

Signature

How much longer?

We haven't reached the high seas.

I'm hungry. Is there anything to eat?

How about shark dumplings?

What are shark dumplings?

What are you doing?

Shark dumplings.

Help!

Help!

That's a wrap.

Faster.

Elon?

Why are you here?

Mr. Jan Tse.

I am ICAC investigator, Elon Chan.

Whatever.

Can you talk to them and let me go?

I don't want to stay here.

Sure.

You may go now.

What will Lak Chui do
if he knows you are still alive?

I am very worried about my family.

Have a seat.

The only thing you can do now

is to cooperate with us.

Stand up to them and testify against them.

I really hope

you may list out everyone,

be it the sergeants, inspectors,

detective sergeants, or the Commissioner,

whoever is involved in corruption
and drug trafficking.

Every single one of them.

If you don't do that, I cannot help you.

Apart from that,

each of their roles in this business,

their private lives,

their hobbies, household size,

whatever you know,

you have to give a detailed account.

Understand?

You're asking me to play with fire.

Jan, this is not a game.

Today, we rescued you from the sea.

I can't guarantee the same next time.

I'm going to need more papers.

Gambling stalls, drug houses,
lottery stalls.

They have everything.

I'm not bluffing.

The rats in our police station
are as big as cats.

Have you seen one?

Timmy, are you done bluffing?

Elon.

Hank.

Welcome to our big family.

Thank you. I love the atmosphere here.

Ladies and gentlemen,

I am pleased to announce today that

the government of Hong Kong

has established a new department,

the ICAC,

Independent Commission Against Corruption,

to regain the trust

of the people of Hong Kong.

It is my hope

that you will join in supporting us

to ensure the safety

of all the citizens of Hong Kong.

The Governor, Sir Maclehose,

thinks it is necessary
to set up a brand new organization

to combat corruption.

Its name is ICAC.

Its aim is to combat corruption.

Corruption still exists
in the old anti-corruption department.

-Yes. Unless they catch someone big.
-Herbal tea, please.

Please report to the ICAC.

We are ICAC investigators.

Detective Sergeant Ray.

I'm Timmy Chan, ICAC Investigator.

-What is it?
-Detective Sergeant Ngao.

Are you enjoying yourself?

-Kill it.
-Place your bet.

-Open it.
-Detective Sergeant Chan.

What do you want from it?

How did you get all the assets,

properties, and luxury cars?

I won in horse racing.
What's wrong with that?

The money is made by my wife

who has worked as a bar girl for 20 years.

Your wife is over 90 kg.

Yes, she's fat and beautiful.

She's very popular.

Do you think it's funny?

Did you know that everything you say

can be used in court as testimony?

Don't scare him.

Do you feel cold?

Let me get you another cup of coffee.

I don't want it. I don't want to drink it.

Please let me use the restroom.

I'm going to pee myself.

The restroom is under renovation.

Do you want a spitoon?

Please let me sleep.

Sure.

Tell us again

how you got the money.

Then you can sleep.

You know well it is pay-off money.

Why do you keep asking?

Why so late?

I was just getting midnight supper.

Do you want some?

You have a dimple on the chin. What's up?

The devil's within.

The devil is in that room.

I've got to go. He's all yours.

Sure.

-Do you really don't want to eat?
-No, thank you.

Okay.

The horse won by a nose, but last time...

We offer three meals for witnesses.

Midnight supper is not included.

I can't go out to eat.

Let me return a favor to you.

What?

In this race,

Number 8 "Dancing with the Dragon"
is in very good shape.

The jockey can win with his eyes shut.

So the horse will win because you said so?

Its owner has just won
three races in a row.

I've quit gambling.

Let's do this.

It's 100 dollars each.

One bet on Win and Place each,
then we split the winning.

You're talking like we must win for real.

Nobody can be sure.

Fine, it's up to you.

I've been losing for a year,
now we have a sure-win.

But you're not going for it.

How about this?

I'll pay for it all.

If I win, you can get a share.
What do you say?

-How is their performance?
-Jockey and horse are both in a low mood.

You're desperate, aren't you?

I'll be back soon.

You can see that this combination

matches well all together...

You're already back?

This is bad. I'm doomed.

I'm doomed.

I'm doomed.

I'm doomed.

Help!

I knew something bad would happen.

Jan said it like it was real,

so I believed him

and went to place the bet for him.

I believe you.

But you have to promise us

not to gamble anymore from now on.

Trust me, Hank.

-Sharon, come in.
-Look ahead.

We will figure out our next step.

Loosen up a little.

Relax.

Mr. Pak.

Get a detailed statement from Elon.

Why do you still need a statement?

Don't you believe me?

I'm still accountable to the British boss.

Don't worry if you're innocent.

Shall we do it in the Interrogation Room?

No need. Just do it outside. Come.

A man like him...

-Elon, have a seat.
-Why does Mr. Chan trust him?

Right?

Who did he use to work for?

The police.

-His superior?
-Stop.

-Don't talk behind his back.
-Lak Chui.

He may be lying all along.

Do you mind telling me

what exactly happened that night?

No good man would be a police officer.

-He said...
-He must've done it.

-Don't blame him.
-That horse was going to win for sure.

-He told me to bet for him.
-It's a fact.

-I think he did it.
-When I got back...

Look what a mess he made.

Talk louder!

Keep talking!

Why did you stop?

Admit what you've done.

Shut up.

Elon, they're talking crap. Ignore them.

Talking crap?

Do you think I can't hear it?

Am I a bad person forever

just because
I've been a police officer before?

You've been in charge of Jan Tse.

-He died once you took over.
-Enough.

Are you done fighting?

We can suspect any person,

but we must have proof.

You're just a bunch of babblers.

Every one of you

was recruited by Mr. Pak and myself.

We believe in every one of you.

Sharon.

Take Elon to Mr. Pak's office
to finish the statement.

Yes, sir.

After this, take a vacation.

I don't need a vacation.

Everybody is biased against me.

There's no point staying.

Hank.

Sorry.

Elon.

Elon.

He is dead.

They killed all detective sergeants

we are investigating.

Lak Chui is beginning to fight back

and take initiative.

If the proper legal approach
cannot touch him,

is there any other way?

He has the money to bribe people,

but he cannot bribe
the whole of Hong Kong.

Let's use pressure from the public.

Public opinion.

The most important thing
is public sentiment.

To win people's hearts,

we must stick to reality

and meet people's will.

When people realize

what we're doing is for their good,

we will have their support.

If you cooperate, we will protect you.

When the people are on our side,

the police will undergo
tremendous public pressure.

This is also our biggest bargaining chip.

ICAC. Please come with us.

The ICAC appeals to the public

that if you are met
with bribery or corruption,

please report to the ICAC immediately.

All information and identity
of the informer

will be kept confidential.

The hotline is 266366.

Since the ICAC was established,

they have committed to eradicating
corruption in the Police Force.

They have arrested more than
ten high-ranking officers

to assist in the investigation.

With overwhelming publicity and education

through television and newspapers,

the anti-corruption image of the ICAC

has taken root in people's hearts.

They gained the support of the public.

Whenever met with such circumstances,

they report to the ICAC immediately

to combat corruption.

ICAC Investigator.

Please report corruption.

If you too wish to report the crimes
of this corrupt police force,

please report to the ICAC.

It's a war of public opinion.

They keep advocating anti-corruption.

Now the police are being scolded
wherever they go.

Ho, what do you think?

For so many years,

we haven't stepped on each other's turf.

Lak, whatever you decide to do,

I will not question it.

I have an idea.

Tomorrow,

gather all the reporters here.

What would you say

if all the police in Hong Kong

suddenly disappeared altogether?

Wouldn't it be chaotic?

That's great.

Dear friends of the press,

dear reporters.

In view of the fact

that a handful of police officers

have been invited by the ICAC

to assist in their investigations,

the public is very concerned

about corruption among police.

In order to relieve the public's worries,

I hereby announce, with immediate effect,

that we will set up
an internal investigation committee.

All police officers involved in corruption

will be suspended immediately.

-We will also carry out rigorous
-Condemn the ICAC.

integrity checks
and financial investigations

-until the public worry is lifted.
-Condemn the ICAC.

The four months

of ICAC investigation crisis

is aimed at the Police Force.

The Police Force took initiative.

-Deployment is under adjustment.
-Robber!

-Robber!
-Triads took advantage of a power vacuum.

-They stir trouble everywhere.
-Help.

Robberies, burglaries, and assaults
are reported in the city,

seriously undermining the safety
of the general public.

Hong Kong citizens claimed

Hong Kong needs the police
to enforce the law

and end this chaos

to restore social order

and ensure the city's prosperity
and stability.

What are you doing?

Stop!

What are you doing?

Who is it?

Who is it?

Gas meter recorder.

Nurse.

Are you related to the patient?

I'm her fiancé.

Let's have a word outside.

The patient is emotionally unstable.

She was abused.

Spend more time with her.

As a doctor, that's about all we can do.

What do you want?

Get him a pair of chopsticks and a bowl.

You sit here.

Get him cutlery.

The rest of you, leave us.

You look furious.

Have a beer to cool down.

You forced me to negotiate with you.

I'm here now. What do you want?

Do you know

you are destroying Hong Kong's

existing rules and thriving ecology?

Over the past years,

people's lives have been content.

More importantly,

we have built

a trust system amongst people.

Are you too used to taking bribes?

You love to defend corruption.

The ideal you people have

will never become reality.

Harmony, equality.

Is it merely a phony slogan

or a beautiful lie?

Do you think

there is no corruption in Britain?

Why doesn't the British set up

an anti-corruption bureau
in their country,

but instead set up one in Hong Kong?

Now you have power and authority.

Of course you think everything is okay.

But if you lose your place one day,

you will be left with no power

and bullied by those in power.

By that time, you will need the law.

Kid.

It's good to have ideals.

But people with their own agendas

will manipulate ideas

to mislead you into doing things
that are not ideal.

Let's leave it to social judgment.

Everyone is well-fed and happy.

What's wrong with that?

I will arrest you with my own hands.

I have carefully checked
the wrapping paper of the drugs

and consulted
my reliable former colleague.

He said the Tai Po gang

and the fruit market gang

have made many contacts

and done many trades.

I found out

the drugs all led
to this abandoned farm in Tai Po.

Although it is abandoned,

it is crawling
with Cripple Ho's goons and cops.

It is only logical

that is the warehouse

where Lak Chui and Cripple Ho store drugs.

Ron, I need you to point out clearly

when their security is the weakest.

Understood.

Let's have a break.

Come.

I think the whole thing is off-tracked.

We are anti-corruption,
not anti-narcotics.

All this time,

we have been doing things by the book.

So we are always one step behind.

Would a robber ever write a report

before committing crimes?

I'm not challenging you.

It's not about efficiency.

What you are about to do
is beyond our authority.

We've been investigating
their financial resources.

Taxes, bank accounts, income,

everything about money.

They already took precautions.

We roused the public,
so he started a strike.

When we got witnesses, he killed them off.

How can we go on?

This is our chance.

He would never guess

that we are after
their drug trafficking route.

-Let's get moving.
-Copy that.

Give me a cigarette.

Follow me.

Stay here to keep watch.

Nothing.

The boxes are empty.

Don't smoke if you don't have a lighter.

Sorry.

Timmy.

Timmy.

Bolt the door, keep it shut.

Get a hammer.

What are you doing?
Do you want to go back?

No, Wayne.

Now I will count on you and Ho...

Go.

-Go.
-Run.

Go.

Go.

Stop running.

Go away.

Dodge.

Protect the ladies.

Take care of them.

Mr. Pak!

Mr. Pak.

Mr. Pak!

Mr. Pak!

Save me, Mr. Pak!

Mr. Pak!

The gun!

Mr. Pak.

The gun.

Go.

Go.

The gun.

Get them out of here.

Charge. Kill him!

Let's go.

Straight ahead.

You can get out through the second door.

Go.

Go.

Go.

Mr. Pak.

In loving memory of Nash Pak

Until I succeed,

I am not qualified to bow to you.

Wait for me.

Pudgy has worked for Lak Chui for years.

He must know well

how Lak Chui collects bribe money.

He's also his biggest
human accounting book.

If Sharon can memorize all the data,

I trust he can too.

If only he becomes our stain witness,

we have a shot to arrest Lak Chui.

Pudgy.

Pinworm, you're finally out of your den?

ICAC.

Please come with me for our investigation.

Get lost.

Please.

Mr. Fung.

Would you mind emptying your pockets?

I can smoke, can't I?

Your watch and ring.

Give me a battery.

Okay.

The coffee at Honolulu Coffee Shop
is better.

Turn off the lights.

I have a friend

who is also my colleague.

His name is Nash Pak.

During our investigation
of the Tai Po Farm case,

he was ambushed

and killed on duty.

I think you are aware of that.

You eagerly invited me here

just to introduce a dead person to me?

He was very persistent in his work.

No one could stop him
if he wanted to do something.

He was the same as you are.

I know you won't talk no matter how I try.

But you know very well

what Jan Tse's fate was.

Lak Chui becomes
Chief Chinese Detective Sergeant.

So what?

You spend your life working for him?

I won't leave until he kicks me out.

What about your family?

Cut to the chase.

I'm listening.

Mr. Fung, thank you for your cooperation.

Pinworm.

Ho.

Thank you. I can help myself.

Ho.

You don't have to go to Thailand for now.

Chamanan was...

Some things are hard to explain.

Maybe somebody took things
into his own hands.

I'm not bothered.

We were never close.

It was merely business between us.

I won't dwell on it.

We have other means to get rich.

All these rewarding sources

can't all vanish all of a sudden.

That will be a lot of fun.

It's a blessing for everyone

to see addicts signing up for rehab.

Lak is really awesome.

You are surrounded
by all these fortune sources,

you won't need me anymore.

Ho.

You really can't say that.

I'm responsible for setting rules

for collecting the rents.

How can I not need you?

If not for you, who will pay the rent?

I can't just step in and do it myself.

I really wear my heart on my sleeve.

I'm trying to provide a backup plan

and a guarantee.

Do you understand?

You got help all around you.

Just assign one of them to do it.

Say Pudgy.

He's your right-hand man.

Put him in charge.

-Ho...
-You'll never believe it.

But Pudgy doesn't know anything.

Say he gets to call the shots.

-The business may grow bigger.
-Don't mess with me.

It may be even more interesting.

Stop messing with me, I will die for sure.

I won't bother you guys anymore.

Excuse me. It's time.

I have to go.

Ho, let's talk again some other time.

Follow Lak Chui.

Victor.

Lak.

Pudgy.

Take a trip with Victor to Thailand.

Lak, did you buy a tour trip for me?

Thailand is too hot.

I'm too fat for the heat.

Pudgy, you are funny indeed.

Lak sent me to Thailand

to explore new businesses.

Pudgy is a sweet talker.

If he goes with you,

he will make a good icebreaker.

Lak, are you serious?

When is the flight?

Lak, tomorrow 8 p.m.

That is so rushed.

Go home and get ready for it.

See you tomorrow, Pudgy.

What?

It's only you and me now.

You can spill it out. Sit.

Lak, you are upgrading Victor's position.

You got beef with him?

I have nothing against him.

But if Ho finds out,

it won't be very nice.

Come on.

Didn't you hear what Ho said?

Clearly, he's going to bow out.

What then after he left?

Who takes care of the drug business?

Do you want the addicts to quit drugs?

That'd be nice.

Of course not.

Everyone will have eyes on that place
by then.

If everyone wants to claim a share,

what do we do?

There will be chaos.

So we centralize the source

for easy management.

Is that right?

Now I see you really are a simple person.

No wonder everyone likes you.

Lak.

Just let me collect money for you.

I know nothing about drugs.

Let Victor discuss
costs, routes, and trafficking.

You just keep
the drinks and cigarettes flowing.

You're good with that.

Keep everyone happy.

Didn't you say you wanted to retire?

Take this as the last job for me
before you retire.

Okay?

Get it done,

then you can really retire.

Then you can take your family

to travel around the world and enjoy life.

You don't need to work so hard anymore.

Is everything recorded?

Yes.

Make a copy for me.

Understood.

I will go now, Ho.

Ho.

Everyone will have eyes on that place
until then.

If everyone wants to claim a share,

what do we do?

There will be chaos.

So we centralize the source

for easy management.

Is that right?

Now I see you really are a simple person.

No wonder everyone likes you.

Lak.

Just let me collect money for you.

I know nothing about drugs.

Let Victor discuss
costs, routes, and trafficking.

You just keep
the drinks and cigarettes flowing.

You're good with that.

Keep everyone happy.

Sir, here are your boarding passes.

Thank you.

How about yours?

Your boarding gate number is 33.

You have 45 minutes before boarding.

-That's plenty of time.
-She doesn't like you. Beat it.

Next one, please.

I'll be waiting for you.

Pretty girl.

You look familiar, what's your name?

Mine is Victor.

-Honey.
-Are you shy?

-Give me face.
-Victor.

What a coincidence! Are you taking a trip?

Yes.

I'm going to Thailand for a massage.

That's awesome.

Gosh.

Pudgy, watch out.

Run, Pudgy.

Run.

Help.

Help.

-Sir, what is it?
-Someone wants to kill me.

Drop your gun.

Go away.

Will, are you crazy?

Is there a misunderstanding?

I will explain to Ho.

Everybody, stay down. Don't move.

Wayne.

You know it's not my idea.

None of this is my idea, Wayne.

Wayne, don't.

Wayne, don't.

Let's talk about this.

Wayne.

Don't do this, Wayne.

Wayne, put your gun down.

Wayne!

I can go with you to see Ho.

Ho has been treating you well,

but you betrayed him.

That's not what happened, Wayne.

Listen...

You guys, go.

Go.

Retreat.

Go.

-Go, boss.
-My brother!

Go!

Only Lak knows

I'm going to Thailand.

Victor is dead.

Ho sent someone to kill me.

How does he know?

Wayne and Wil are both Ho's men.

You are stuck
between Cripple Ho and Lak Chui.

This is a difficult position.

What is your plan?

You can't be so lucky every single time.

Stand up and testify against Lak Chui.

I will make you a stain witness.

I will plead for you.

You want me to testify

against all of them.

That is a death sentence.

I will ask the Governor

to grant British residency
to you and your family.

With this arrangement,

things will be easier.

Stop it. I cannot do that.

If you say yes,

trust me.

I only need one week's time.

Everything will be taken care of.

Think about it.

Are you all right?

I'm fine. Don't worry.

Lak is here.

He told us to pack up and leave now.

Lak.

See who's home?

Grandpa.

Grandpa.

She is great.

Connie is really a good girl.

So many things have happened

in these few days.

I want to find a place

to let your wife settle down first.

Then she can rest in Thailand.

Don't pack too much stuff.

Buy them when you get there.

It's heavy.

Thank you, Lak.

Go back to your room.

Pudgy, now what?

What are you thinking?

Lak, I really don't know what to do.

Give me some advice.

How can I give you advice?

The whole deal is that Ho sent people

to kill you and Victor.

This is a trap set by the ICAC

to make us fight against each other.

What do you think?

But you cannot deny

many Hong Kong people are on their side.

So what?

So Hong Kong people don't support me now?

No, that is not what I mean.

From a police constable
to Detective Sergeant,

I've seen so many British people
taking advantage of Hong Kong people.

They trample on us.

They charge all the hawkers

as much as they want.

Who negotiated with them?

-You did.
-Who fixed the Four Big Clans?

You did.

Who to pay, who to take,

when to pay, when to take,

everything is bound by rules.

Of course I know you have your ideals.

What you do is mostly right

for the good of Hong Kong.

But time has changed.

The rules that you laid down

have been messed up.

Even you yourself have changed.

You have become so ambitious

that it grows and grows on you endlessly.

I am speaking the truth.

Since the ICAC has been set up,

the rules of the whole game have changed.

We are not needed here anymore.

Heroes are made in critical times.

Lak, you should understand.

I know you do not fear them,

but in the heat of the storm,

can you choose to hide away for a while?

Honestly,

I really want to spend a few more years
with my family.

Pudgy.

No wonder everyone really likes you.

You want to have an easy life,

but when the ICAC found you
and treated you to a coffee,

you spilled out everything.

All of it.

Really.

Lak.

Lak.

Pudgy.

I heard that Huaxi Street is very busy

with bright colorful lights.

It's even busier than Hong Kong.

My friend said

their Dan Tsai noodles are very delicious.

Let's see if we can find time

to make a trip there to try it.

I have to go.

The Governor has granted

British residency for your whole family.

The money used to bribe
the police in Hong Kong

is around 780,000 dollars per day.

40% of which

will be shared
by station sergeants or above,

30% for detective sergeant level,

and 20% for inspector level.

The remaining 10% will be shared
amongst all the PCs.

Profits made by gangsters
under the protection of the police

will be shared between them
and the precinct involved.

Take the drug trafficking case
in Yau Ma Tei as an example.

Lak made two million from the deal.

Detective Sergeant Lam.

We are investigators from the ICAC.

Please come with us for an investigation.

This is a police station.

The gambling houses protected by Lam Kong

can bring him 400 to 600 thousand dollars
every month.

The nightclubs and drug stalls
under Samuel and Vincent

can bring them 500 to 700 thousand
per month.

To facilitate management

and control malignant competition,

all illegal operations

must be approved by the Four Big Clans

and the Four Leading Detective Sergeants.

ICAC investigators.

This way, they can control

the crime rate constantly at a low level.

What are you afraid of?

Are you afraid that after arresting you,

the police will come for me?

There are 30,000 police in Hong Kong.

They have all taken my money.

If they dare to make the slightest move,

I will be informed.

They are just like
the British people in the past.

Someday they will talk things through.

When they get the sum they want,

they will stop.

Ho, there is a lot of police outside.

Take a look.

Ho, they are all marine police.

Darn it, let's kill them all.

Boss, let me see
if there is another way out.

You leave first.

What about you?

This is my home.

Now go.

How long?

One minute.

Freeze!

Ho, run!

I'll keep them out, you run!

Your biological brother has been caught.

If you get caught tonight,

who will be looking after

your old-aged mom?

Go.

Ho.

Thank you.

ICAC.

You are under arrest.

Who are you?

Do you know who I am?

Let go of me!

You're hurting me.

I can find someone to kill you.

Mr. Ng Sai-ho.

ICAC.

You may remain silent.

Anything you say

can be used against you in court.

So you are Hank Chan.

Do you need to wear a black hood?

Lak, take a rest.

We will be in Taiwan in a few days.

When I was little,

my dad and I rode a boat here
from Haifeng.

It was pitch dark all around us.

Now everywhere is bright and lit up.

Now the British people

dug up the grounds to reclaim the sea,

making the harbor much narrower.

And below our feet

is where they built a cross-harbor tunnel.

No one takes the ferries
to cross the harbor now.

A lot of things have become obsolete.

It's time for me to call it quits.

It's a good thing for young men
to have ideals.

I hope you are right.

In loving memory of Nash Pak

Your favorite, fried stuffed trio.

You are exceptional.

I've never sent flowers to Yanni
all these years.

In loving memory of Nash Pak

We did it.

I don't know if I would see a world

with zero corruption in my lifetime.

But sometimes,

you don't keep fighting
because there is hope.

Instead, you keep fighting

so there will be hope.