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THE PRODUCTION OF SHAW BROTHERS (HK) LTD.

Come on.

CO-STARRING: KU FENG, NAI NONG, CHAN SING, WANG CHUNG

CO-STARRING: CHING MIAO, YANG CHI-CHING, TANG TI, HU WEI, WANG KUANG YU,

QIU MING, ALLEN LEE PENG-FEI

GAFFER: MIN YINGQUAN

Fan Ke!

Fan Ke!

What do you want?

I'm looking for Architect Fan, it's urgent.

He can't hear you, you'll have to go up.

All right.

-Fan Ke! -Go back down, it's dangerous.

-Master wants to see you. -I cannot come now.

He says you'll have to, no matter what. It's urgent.

-Please cover for me, I'll be right back. -Sure.

What's going on?

I've just had my training today.

I don't think it's about the training.

Someone from Thailand is visiting Master.

And Master asked for you after talking to him.

JINLONG MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY

Here you are.

Everyone!

Chen, what do you think?

Dad. Did you call me back just for a demonstration?

Come here, and greet Uncle Chen.

-Uncle Chen. -I've known him for 20 years

since I went to Thailand for boxing matches.

I'll go to Thailand with him the day after tomorrow for some business.

Please take some days off from work.

You'll have to be in charge here.

I can't do that, Dad.

I'm an architect.

There're plenty of architects in this world.

But only a few learn martial arts like you.

Well, just let the other architects back you up.

In that case...

You have heart disease. You shouldn't travel too far.

Don't worry about me.

-Come, let's continue. -Sure.

Stop it, I have work to do.

TONGLI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

Sir.

I know now is not a good time to ask for leave.

But my father is very stubborn,

and he's got heart disease.

I tried speaking to him last night. But he insists on it.

You should know that when the project reaches its crucial stage,

you'll have to be here.

I understand.

Please hold on.

Mr. Fan, you have a call.

YES.

What now? I'm at work.

What?

I mean, he was all right this morning.

Fine, I'll be right over.

My father had a heart attack. He's in the hospital now.

I've got to rush there.

Mai, please cover for me.

The foremen know about the project.

Fan Ke!

-Where's my father? -Are you his son?

YES.

Miss, can we go inside?

No, sorry.

Dad.

Doctor, how is he?

Listen to him, and don't go against his will.

He...

There's a picture in the drawer.

This one? I've seen it.

However, you might not know him.

He's your elder brother.

What?

Please don't let the patient get emotional.

Let me talk.

Twenty-three years ago,

in order to promote Chinese martial arts,

I lived in Thailand for about six months.

And I became involved with a Thai girl.

Then I came home.

Your mother was still alive at that time.

So I didn't bring the Thai girl along with me.

Sometime later, she gave birth to him.

After the child was born,

Chen took care of her.

But then, she refused his help,

and Chen lost contact with her.

Once, she brought the child's picture

and found Chen.

She requested him to pass it on to me.

We've never heard from her since then.

Chen doesn't even know his name.

Recently,

he's just heard that

this kid is now a professional boxer.

I was planning to look him up in Thailand.

Don't worry, Dad. I'll locate him.

I know you will. But there're many boxers in Thailand.

Look at this picture.

There's a tattoo on his left arm.

Fan Ke, you must find him!

Dad, I will.

Don't worry, I will go right away.

I will find my elder brother.

Dad!

Mr. Fan, the patient...

One, two, three, four, five,

six, seven, eight, nine, ten.

Wenlie will definitely win.

Look at him. He's so strong.

That's right.

Mr. Xu.

Good job. You win again.

From fighting in the back alleys

to now in the boxing ring,

you've built up your reputation.

And the bets on you are getting bigger.

I'm a boxer, not a gambler.

Here, this is your share.

I've never been so rich.

Not before, now you have money.

Like your career path, you've become an acclaimed boxer

from fighting in the back alleys.

This is your pay. I'll be your manager hereafter.

I have someone doing that already.

Is that so?

Look at him now.

Do you think he can continue?

Stop it.

Think it over.

We're very flexible about the pay.

I'll give you a day to think about it.

And don't forget the match with Cannon in a few days.

YES.

Come in.

Mr. Qiangren, Wenlie won't listen.

In his next match,

-get Cannon to punch him to death. -Yes.

-About Miller, he's also-- -Take care of Miller first.

Wenlie.

Yulan, why didn't you ask me whether I won or lost today?

It doesn't matter.

To me, you are always the champion.

But I have to especially win the match with Cannon the day after tomorrow.

What? You're going up against Cannon?

Wenlie, listen to me. Please cancel the match.

Why?

Cannon is the Thai boxing champion.

A couple of boxers have been beaten to death by him in the ring earlier.

Don't worry, I know about Cannon's skills more than you do.

Do you mean that you will win?

Tell me.

I must win.

I've got to!

Bets have already been placed. The odds are fifteen to one.

Many people bet on me losing, so I have to win.

Wenlie, you always emphasize that

you're a boxer, not a gambler.

I have no choice. The other day, I took Mom to the doctor.

The doctor said that the operation must be done as soon as possible.

I'll need to come up with the money.

Yulan, I have no other way

except to win this match with Cannon.

KHING VENUS

You just got here, take a break first.

No, I have to go right now.

You've given me the addresses of a few boxing clubs.

What am I waiting for?

All right, I'll go with you.

I can manage on my own.

There're lots of Chinese in Bangkok. I can ask my way around.

Just lend me your car.

Be careful, and don't get in any fights.

Uncle Chen, I'm an architect, not a boxer.

Today is Songkran Festival.

Try not to get splashed.

-Beat him! -Beat him to death!

RAJADAMN ERN STADIUM

Mister, you don't seem to be local.

I'm from Hong Kong.

Do Chinese also like to watch Thai boxing?

Look, the boxers here are all smart.

My picture used to be on the wall once.

It was there for everyone to admire.

Sir, so you are a boxer.

Yes, I was.

But since the last fight

that hospitalized me for three months,

I've become an alcoholic.

Mister, please buy me a drink.

Don't drink too much, it's not good for you.

Young man, what you're saying is too late for an old drunk like me.

Sir, please hold on.

What's the name of this boxer?

He...

-He's called a dead man. -A dead man?

Yes, he will be one after today.

-Why's that? -Have a look at the schedule.

He's fighting with Cannon this afternoon.

-Cannon? -He's the Thai boxing champion.

We haven't had one quite ruthless in years.

He's already beaten two boxers to death in the ring.

He can't kill everyone, though.

Well, true.

But this afternoon...

The odds that Miller gets beaten to death are eight to one.

Many are betting on Miller's survival.

But I know how it works.

Miller will absolutely die.

Eight to one. Qiangren can earn a lot this time.

His name's Miller?

-What do you want? -I'm looking for Miller.

-Go away! -I'm looking for Miller.

Miller.

Why're you looking for him?

It's something urgent.

Please lead me to him.

The match is about to begin. You'll see him in the ring.

No, the word is he'll get killed today.

Hence, I must meet him now.

-Who told you so? -I need to see him.

Guys!

Stop it!

Wenlie.

This is none of your business.

You're beating people up for no reason.

Let's go.

-Did they hurt you? -No.

You are...

A boxer.

You better leave now.

You're lucky that I'm around.

You might not be so lucky next time.

Who are they?

Don't bother.

It doesn't look like you're in this business.

Leave it.

Beat him to death!

Go! Miller!

Beat him to death!

Go on!

Good!

-Go on! -Beat him to death!

EXCLUSIVE THAI BOXING MATCH CANNON VS MILLER

Let Miller fight on.

I can't be your accessory in murder.

If he's not dead, you will be!

MATCH TWO, ROUND ONE

-This one's the best. -Yes.

-Beat him! -Go!

Beat him!

MATCH TWO, ROUND TWO

Brother!

No, Brother!

Stop it, Brother!

He can't fight anymore!

-One, two, three, four. -Stop the fight!

Five, six, seven, eight, nine.

-What's going on? -Brother!

Miller is dead.

Cannon has killed him.

What's going on?

No!

-Stop! -Take him away.

Brother!

Brother!

The dead boxer was his brother.

-Are you a new boxer? -No.

Then what were you doing in the ring?

If I didn't stop him, Miller's brother would've been crushed.

You're pretty good. But that isn't Thai boxing.

It's Chinese boxing.

Chinese?

My name is Fan Ke.

I'm looking for a boxer.

-On his left arm, there's-- -Wenlie.

-Mr. Qiangren wants to see you. -I don't wish to meet him.

When he asks for you, you must show up. That's the rule.

I'll be an exception, then.

Wenlie.

If you don't want to see that guy...

Are you assisting me?

You're not local, right?

-I just arrived here yesterday. -Bangkok is a scenic city.

Try to walk around. But don't get into trouble.

I really wish to meet that guy.

You...

-Hey, watch it! -Sorry, miss.

-I was chasing that car. -Is it urgent?

-Fine, I'll take you. -Can I drive?

Sure.

Where's that car?

It's gone! Are you Chinese?

No, but I can speak the language.

You speak so fluently.

-Are you from abroad? -I just arrived yesterday.

You're just in time for Songkran Festival.

-Oh yes, now that I remember-- -We met at the festival yesterday.

Would you like me to show you around?

I'd sure like that.

Miller's dead, you know?

I know.

Go and find Xu Qiu to sign a contract.

I'll arrange for you to win over Cannon.

I could have done it anyway.

No. You would've been killed, just like Miller.

I'll let it spread to punters once you step out

and tell them to bet that you'll die.

-Throw him out. -Yes.

Who are you? This is my car.

Kid, Mr. Xu is over there. He wants to see you.

Didn't you hear her?

This is her car.

-Drive away now. -Who are they?

-What do they want from you? -I'm not sure.

I had to fight when they were picking on me.

-Go now. -I'm not going.

-This isn't a show. -Yes.

But I can't leave a friend behind.

A friend?

Aren't we friends?

I'm sorry to bother you.

My name is Xu, and your name is?

I have no intention of knowing you.

Why should I introduce myself?

Back at the stadium, you dared to fight him.

You've got guts.

You wanted to see Miller before the match began. What for?

I thought he was the person I was looking for.

And wasn't he?

I must've got the wrong guy.

If it's some boxer you're looking for, I might be able to help.

I know all the boxers in Bangkok.

What's his name?

I don't know his name.

I only know of a tattoo on his left arm.

It's the tattoo of an anchor and a sparrow.

Would you happen to know him?

There're plenty of boxers with tattoos.

Why particularly him?

He's my elder brother.

If you know who he is, tell me.

I don't.

Tell me!

Cannon.

Don't come any closer.

I know you guys are up to no good.

But I don't think you'd dare to kill out of the ring.

Only in the ring where you set those murders up.

I'll show you some colors.

What colors?

Red

or white?

Let's go.

He must know my elder brother.

You sure are good.

I don't do this for a living.

I'm an architect.

It's quite late. Let me take you back.

I'll show you around tomorrow.

Sure.

See you at the same place.

Wenlie.

Wenlie!

You're wounded.

You were not in a match today. Why are you hurt?

Don't worry. It was just a nosebleed.

I bumped into some hooligans, and a fight ensued.

Let me help you to wash that blood off your face.

Slowly. I don't want to wake my mom up.

Wenlie, people are saying that

Cannon has killed yet another one.

Wenlie, please don't fight with Cannon.

Walk out of it now. It's not a big deal.

I can't.

As for your mother's operation fees, we'll figure something out.

We have no other way, it's a lot of money.

Except that I give in to Qiangren.

I'd rather die than give in to him!

I'm really worried about you.

-I'm really worried about you. -Don't worry, I'll be fine.

After beating Cannon,

I won't be competing anymore.

Really?

But you...

EXCLUSIVE THAI BOXING MATCH CANNON VS MILLER

You're here again, mister.

Miller died yesterday.

Today, Qiangren's staff are taking death bets.

I think, Wenlie...

Sir.

Do you know a boxer with a tattoo of an anchor and a sparrow

on his left arm?

Miller had one.

But his was an eagle and the globe.

Then I have no idea.

What's up?

I still have no idea where to find my elder brother.

Meidai, I want to watch this match.

Thai boxing? It's so violent.

I've met this boxer before, and I like him.

-Fine, I'll come with you then. -Good.

Why is she crying?

You can't help anyway.

She hoped that the authorities would cancel the match.

She says Wenlie is no match for Cannon.

She's probably Wenlie's girlfriend.

-What? -I have something to ask that girl.

Think about it. Killing is illegal.

But Cannon killed my elder brother.

Yes, I'm sorry about it too.

But don't do anything you'll regret.

-And I won't assist you in murder. -I must kill him!

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Misai.

-Yulan, have you been crying? -No!

Is your wound better?

There you go again.

This is common for a boxer.

Mom's admitted to the hospital this morning.

After this match,

she can have the operation tonight.

You'll get fined for plucking flowers.

When the flower is in your hair,

the police will only praise you when they see you.

You're such a sweet talker.

Thank you.

For what?

For not running me down yesterday.

We had hardly met, and yet you let me drive.

-I could've been a bad guy, you know. -I knew you were not.

Sixth sense, huh?

What's the hurry?

We still have some time before the match.

There isn't much time left, I'd like...

Fine, the boxing match is next.

Great.

Draw it.

Draw it.

Sure.

It's normal for people to hide when they're frightened.

Wenlie.

You still have time to change your mind.

Forget about Miller, he was a fool.

It's your call

if you want to be likewise.

Wenlie, I didn't know you had a younger brother.

I don't have one.

Are you sure? He came looking for you.

He said there was a tattoo of an anchor and a sparrow on his brother's left arm.

That's you, Wenlie.

-Where's he? -Who knows?

But after tonight, he'll die sooner or later on the streets.

Mom did mention that

she has asked someone to give a picture of me to Dad.

My younger brother?

Meidai, look.

The match is about to start. She should go inside.

Why is she staring at his picture?

Perhaps I know the reason.

I think no one suffers like her.

Miss, are you Wenlie's friend?

What's so exciting about a boxing match?

Why are all these people here?

If it's a fair game, then it's a good sport.

Fair?

It's not a fair world.

I hope Wenlie wins.

He can't lose.

Cannon, get ready!

-Got it. -Hurry.

Wenlie, it's almost time.

-Beat him! -Beat him to death!

-Beat him! -Beat him to death!

One, two, three, four, five, six,

seven, eight, nine, ten!

MATCH SIX ROUND ONE

Wenlie!

Fan Ke, so he's your elder brother?

Yes, he's my brother.

I need to stop this game.

Fan Ke.

Wenfie, stop'-!

Wenlie, you're my elder brother!

-Stay in your seat. -I must stop them!

-They're going to kill him! -Fan Ke.

Manager, Wenlie is his elder brother. Please stop this match.

I can't, and if you don't return to your seat,

we'll have you thrown out.

Fan Ke, come on. Let's return to our seats.

We'll wait until this match is over.

You don't know this.

Wenlie won't give in to the bad guys.

So Cannon will kill him.

Wenlie, stop! Get down!

Stop, Wenlie!

Fine, stop it.

I'll return to my seat.

Please don't kick him out. He won't repeat it again.

-One, two, three. -He can't fight anymore!

-Do you want us to kick you out? -Five, six, seven, eight.

One, two, three, four, five, six.

Wenlie!

-Wenlie, go! -Beat him!

-Beat him! -Beat him!

One, two, three, four, five,

six, seven, eight, nine, ten!

-Wenlie! -Good job!

-Wenlie! -Good job!

-Wenlie! -Wenlie!

Wenlie.

-You're my elder brother. -You?

My name is Fan Ke. I'm your younger brother.

My brother!

I've got to tell Yulan about my victory.

-She must be worried sick. -Yulan?

She has been waiting outside.

-Wenlie has won! -Hooray!

Yulan.

-Wenlie! -Wenlie.

Let's go to the hospital. Oh, right, this is my younger brother.

Your younger brother?

Let's go, I'll tell you all about it.

-Wenlie! -Hooray!

Leave me alone!

I've only lost one match! It's no big deal!

Beat it!

Cannon, I'm Misai, Miller's younger brother.

I'm here to avenge him.

Cannon.

He's dead.

Wenlie's killed Cannon.

Get someone to go to Wenlie's place and kill him.

Wenlie.

Wenlie.

No one's around.

You take him back. Wenlie will return sooner or later.

-The rest of you wait here. -Yes.

Go!

Destroy this place!

-How was it? -The operation went smoothly.

It's a success!

Fan Ke. My mom's a beauty.

But she has aged through the hard years.

She's tough and hasn't sought financial help.

I know, you're so much like her.

Wenlie, you should rest.

We will stay here.

You leave first and come back in the afternoon.

I'll show you some pictures of my mom and our dad when they were young.

Sure.

Wenlie.

This time, you won't go with them

and will allow me to help, right?

Sure.

Wenlie, you killed Cannon.

And Mr. Qiangren lost money because of you.

Only if you promise to fill in Cannon's place.

Otherwise...

-I bet you knew what to expect, right? -Cannon is dead?

What a bluff! Come with me to see Mr. Qiangren.

-No way. -Guys!

-I'll take care of them, you go after Xu. -Okay.

Do you dare to hit me?

-Let's leave, quick! -Hurry!

Fan Ke, don't you think my mom's pretty?

Let's go!

You trashed my place.

What do you have to say?

I'll pay for the damages. Please let me go.

-I'll get Misai to bring you the money. -Misai?

When we came here, Misai was here.

We've taken him to Mr. Qiangren.

Fan Ke, we've got to save Misai.

Call the police. Wenlie has gone over to Qiangren's.

-Qiangren will kill him. -I'll inform the police now.

Misai asked me to kill Cannon with him. Cannon is dead now.

He must've killed Cannon in the waiting room. I need to clear this up with him.

Where does Qiangren live?

Not far from here.

I killed Cannon, who helped you make money.

-Let's go inside! -Quick!

-Let's go! -Let's go!

Misai!

Be careful, Fan Ke. That's Qiangren.

I've fought Cannon before. I'm not afraid of him.

He's much stronger than Cannon.

Did you kill Misai?

And now it's your turn.

After them!

Qiangren, this is your doom day.

He's a murderer. He killed Misai.

-Arrest him. -Yes.

Tell my mom that I'm going to Hong Kong for a while.

When she recovers, I'll come to fetch her.

And I'll take you along as well.

Meidai, I hope you'll visit Hong Kong.

How do you propose to welcome me?

I'm going to run you down with a sports car.

Let's go.

Subtitle translation by David Chong