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Stay there. - Let me through.

We don't know you, so buzz off.

Getting big ideas?

Stop it. Leave him alone.

This is A-Ken, Chau's brother.

Good afternoon.

What caused my brother's death?

Today's youngsters are so impatient.Always in a hurry.

Till they come up against a brick wall. Times are hard. Business is slack.

We look after our people.

Like you and your brother. - l'm no longer with your lot.

After our truce with A-Ching's gang the betting business went well.

Each his own beat, and there was enough for everybody.

But young guys like you are always so provocative.

That leads to conflict. Butyour brother wasn't like that. He was always fair.

He respected other people, and he was very popular.

So who's behind his death?

We think it's A-Ching's gang. -Where can l find them?

Keep out of this.

Still, he's not one of us any more.

lf he takes revenge on A-Ching they won't blame us.

Go ahead, A-Ken. l'll gladly give you their address.

Don't actso rashly. -Just give it to me.

You know you're not with us any more so we don't owe you anything.

We don't have to tell you anything.

But if you want to stay the night with us here, you're welcome.

Wait, A-Ken.

Your brother had the same tattoos as us and we swore everlasting loyalty.

That's right. - So let me help you.

This is the address where you're sure to find them.

There are things l mustn't meddle with, but you're free to act as you like.

Forever loyal.

Forever.

Which of you killed Chau? - Chau who?

Chau, Mr Yam's right hand. - You're accusing us? Get on your feet.

Attack, you idiots.

Gethim, guys.

Out with it. -We have nothing to do with it.

We haven't killed anybody. l swear it.

l don't believe you.

We respected Chau. Why should we break the truce?

We didn't kill him.

This is where we found him.

Things have changed. People don't respectus any longer.

A-Ching's people act as if they rule here.

Some people who live round here think they can get away with robbing us.

You see that, too. Don'tyou, A-Ken?

My father is getting old. He never allowed this in the past.

Now he's all for tolerance.

The Dutch police have already searched round here.

Don't worry, Chau will always be one of us.

And we're going to revenge his death.

l'll go ahead then, A-Ken.

ln this area, the rule is: he who keeps silent, lives.

Have you got lost?

Shut up. Where is he? -Who are you looking for?

For the one who did this. -Was he one of us?

Do you see him here?

ls that your game?

Come on then.

Stop it.

That's enough.

Tell your boss A-Ching that we should have a chat together.

Come along, Koh.

How often do l have to tell you? We must keep the peace.

But we can'tlet them walk all over us.

l only wanted to protect our people.

You don't have to put up with everything, father.

l am your son.

A-Ching is a hothead, but he isn't stupid.

l'm sure he'll see reason, Koh.

We must prevent all-out war. - Has Chau died for nothing then?

War has already started.

lt's been a long time. For two? - For three, please.

What about Blondie? - She's here for fun.

Bringing a dog would bemore fun.

That's not your type.

Welcome, gentlemen. Your table is ready.

We'll call you after the meeting.

Are you Chau's brother?

l'm Lynn. - l'm A-Ken.

l know.

There you are.

Let's start.

Why are you sending a man on to my people?

l'm not.

A-Ken used to be one of my people, but that's a long time ago.

He was acting on his own initiative.

He wants to find out who killed his brother Chau.

How should l know?

The important thing is that there is a truce right now.

No more fighting between us.

Fights are bad for business and bad for health insurance.

But who did kill Chau? - Do you dare accuseme?

No, l'm just asking.

Who eliminated Chau? - How should l know?

l want to hear from you what your plans are for A-Ken.

And who's paying my people's health insurance?

Why? A-Ken is not one of us.

Can'tyour people handle it?

Only speak when you're asked to. Grown-ups are talking now.

Young people don't respect tradition.

Don't your men have any manners?

Can l help it that they can't even cope with just one singleman?

Would you like to hire us at a bargain price? OK, old man?

Koh, there is no reason to insult A-Ching.

We'll settle with A-Ken ourselves. There's no need for you to interfere.

OK, l leave the rest of it to you. Let's go.

Go ahead back with our people. We'll talk about this later.

Your brother was a very good person.

He was like a son to me.

l know itmust be difficult for you, but you've got to letit rest.

Think of your mother.

You wouldn't want her to lose both her sons, would you?

Are you asking me to let it rest? You'd better forgetit.

l promised my mother l would find Chau's murderer...

...and bring my brother's ashes home. - lf you're so stubborn...

...l can't protect you. You'll end up like your brother did.

Should l give up...

...only for business reasons?

You don't get it.Things have changed round here.

Leave it to me.

l can make enquiries about Chau's death.

But only if you keep quietin the meantime.

Only then will l keep you informed.

After your brother's death...

...l haven't found a successor for him.

l hope...

...thatyou'll want to stay with us. - l'm here for only one thing.

Nothing else interests me.

Leaving already?

That cow.We should do something about A-Ken and that stupid bitch.

lf you think you can do something about it, you're blind.

lt's you who's blind. l see that your father wants A-Ken to take over.

Where have you been hanging out?

Where have you been? What do you want with that Dutch cow?

Don'twalk away from me. What are you up to?

Everybody knows you're dating an outsider. That's not done.

Do you feel above your own kind? She's only a Dutch cow.

She's nothing. -A-Ken...

Do you behave like that to your own because of a stranger?

Apologise to him.

Stay where you are.

You don't respect your own people and you don't respectus.

So l don't respect you either.

Young people nowadays... They driveme nuts.

Koh, how often do l have to tell you? No quarrelling among ourselves.

But he... - l haven't finished with you.

A-Ken, come with me.

Stay here.

That cow... -Wait, Lynn.

Where are you going? - l've got work to do.

You'remaking it hard for yourself. -And that from aman...

...who has never worked. You don'thave to workfor my father.

Be nice seven days a week.

l have no choice.

What did you want with Chau? You were nothing to him. He had dozens.

So what? Sometimes it has nothing to do with love.

l knew. l see right through you.

l knew that.We clearly know each other quite well.

What do you expect from A-Ken? That he stays here for you?

Once he's revenged his brother, he'll be off again.

And will you look after me then?

One day my father will retire.

You think that A-Ken can succeed my father.That won't happen.

l'm still his son. Don't forget that.

l apologise for my son.

l spoilt him too much as a child.

l heard that you are carrying on with a gweilo-girl.

ls that right?

OKthen. l've got something to show you.

Foreigners like the Dutch...

...have the wrong image of the Chinese.

They see us...

...like this fish.

They see us as something 'exotic' and elegant...

...but they don't really know the fish.

These elegant fish are ruthless. They always lead solitary lives.

Because they are by nature likely to get into fights.

The same goes for aforeign culture...

...and the Chinese culture.

They simply don't go together.

Sooner or later they clash.

Understand?

A-Ken?

l understand.

What have you come for? Not for a girl, but for your brother.

l know somebody who knows more aboutit.

Come back tomorrow.

This police detective is investigating Chau's murder.

One of Chau's own people?

Or one of yours.

A-Ken, be careful from now on.

lt's me. A-Ken now suspects that we did it.

lt'll be OK. l'll make sure he doesn't find out who did it.

What will your brother say? - He'll accept it if l'm serious.

You have no idea what you're getting involved in.

How long have you known him? What do you know about him?

Enough. l know enough.

You only see the good side. You don't know what the Chinese can be like.

They may smile at you, but they laugh atyou behind your back.

Like you laughed atme with that guy Ling.

l don't know Chinese but l knew who you were laughing at.

l'm off.

Are you leaving? You wanted to see me. -Yes, l did.

But first l'll be of service to you.

Your girl has been beaten up by A-Ching's men. She's in hospital.

They have to clear the way for the next generation.

Such is life. Big fish eat little fish.

Who are you talking about?

About A-Ching.

We must have his gang eliminated now.

l managed to persuade A-Ken to do thatfor once and for all.

And then we'll be the only ones left.

Why did l never see this? l should have seen it coming.

Koh, that overkeen son of mine.

This isn'tHong Kong.

We have no need for fighting and bloodshed.

Father, you are old.

lt was my fault because l refused to see it.

How terrible that l never saw through you.

Never go by appearances. Like your fighting fish.

Why did you useme?

Get him.

Why?

My father preferred Chau to his very own son.

l never wanted this.

l'm disappointed in you. Your brother resisted more.

And even your gweilo-girl showed more resistance.

Son...