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I can't believe that I can't be boxing champion here.

They've already had a boxing champion. They don't need new idol.

Please find a more practical goal.

Bruce. Get ready.

-Go to Seattle. -Go to Seattle? What does that mean?

When you get there, call this number, and find this place.

Start your new life.

You mean, I should go to Seattle right now?

Right.

You just want to kick me out.

I'm not kicking you out.

I'm asking you to go. I've bought you ticket to Seattle.

Wait.

TOLERANCE

Don't forget this.

SEATTLE

Hello.

The restaurant is not open. Go somewhere else.

I'm looking for someone.

-Who? -Xu Diya.

But I'm not sure if I should call her Mrs. or Miss.

So, you're looking for our boss.

-Are you looking for a job? -I guess so.

But we're not hiring.

-What's up? -He's looking for our boss.

-Yes. -For a job.

Our boss is busy. Go home.

Becky. Come here. Have some water.

Wait! Maybe you can wait a while. Our boss will be here soon.

No, thanks. Tell her I'll be back tomorrow.

Mr. Shao recommended me for the job.

-All right? -All right.

I'll tell her. What is your address?

I don't know either.

Maybe you can wait a little while. She'll be back.

Why wait? He's leaving. Let him go. Go back. Go.

What're you looking at? You've never seen a man?

Let's go. Have some drinks with me.

I have to clean!

-Where are you going? -Anywhere.

-Where is anywhere? -Get me anywhere.

-Find me a cheap motel. -Okay. Are you Japanese?

Damn you, I'm not Japanese!

Are you greeting me, my Japanese friend?

Remember! I am Chinese.

But you don't have a ponytail.

No.

I've seen it in magazines and movies. Chinese men all have ponytails.

Just like women.

But, you're pretty good-looking, so I didn't think you were Chinese.

-Stop talking. Keep driving. -Okay.

Wake up, my friend.

We've arrived in the west suburbs of Seattle.

-Why did you take me to the west suburbs? -You said you wanted a cheap motel.

-But I didn't say I wanted to come here. -You said you wanted a cheap motel.

Okay. Stop.

-Why so expensive? -Do you know how long you've slept?

You should have woken me up!

How can I wake my passenger without his permission?

That would be rude.

But...

I only have 70 dollars.

If that's the case, I have to drop you off here.

No. You took me here. You'd better take me back.

Of course I want to take you back, but you don't have enough money.

-I'll give you all of it. -You still owe me five dollars.

You have to leave me some money!

My friend, you've made me a loss!

Do me a favor, please.

What's wrong?

-The car has broken down. -Couldn't start it?

No, I couldn't. Excuse me, my friend.

Can you help to push the car?

-Okay? -All right. Give me ten dollars back.

Okay.

Remember, ten dollars.

Push.

-Stop. Stop! -Bye, my friend.

You bastard!

Look at him.

No!

Why don't you fight back?

Boy, are you okay?

Come on.

Come on. Pick him up.

Pick him up.

Help! Help!

Help! Help!

Let him go.

Let him go? Who are you?

I don't want to fight. I promised my mom...

that I won't fight anymore.

Mama's boy!

-Let him go. -I'll sleep with your mom.

What did you say?

You think you're some kind of savior?

Look at him.

-Oh my. -He's amazing.

As skinny as a monkey.

What are you looking at? Go beat him up!

No!

What?

God. God! You're my God.

-You bastard. It's you. -You're my God. You've saved me.

I'm not your God.

You dumped me here and stole my bag.

I've looked at your bag... Nothing valuable.

My birth certificate and identification papers are in there.

Nothing is missing.

I'll give you your money back.

Give it back to me?

I've been seeking God since I was little.

God finally appears, today.

-Remember this, I'm not your God. -You were sent by God to save me.

I wish it had been someone else I'd saved. You bastard.

I admit that. I'm a bastard.

But I've never killed anyone. They wanted to kill me.

Why did they want to kill you?

Because I am black. I'm black and I've overcharged them.

-If I was white, they wouldn't do this. -You deserve it.

No. No! "Black. Nigger." That's their only reason to kill me.

If you hadn't just saved my life, they'd have killed me

-or broken my arms or legs. -The cops wouldn't have shown up?

My body would have rotted away, by the time they came.

Rotted away. Do you understand? I am still so young.

Even if I called the police, they wouldn't come to help me.

-Racism. Do you understand it? -I wish I hadn't saved you.

You ruined my day. You bastard.

I admit that. May I ask who you are?

You've seen my bag.

Your name's Bruce Lee?

You know my name, you bastard. I really am out of luck.

Right, I am a bastard. Call me Bastard Jesse.

Okay? Don't be pissed. Get in the car.

Hi.

-Why are you so early? -Yes.

You didn't sleep last night?

-How do you know? -I can see it from your face.

I haven't washed my face or brushed my teeth.

I told you to wait a while. You didn't listen.

Our boss came back right after you left.

Is that right?

But people in your restaurant don't like me.

Do you mean Chef Wang? Ignore him. Come in.

Okay.

This restaurant belongs to Xu, not Wang.

Chef Wang was rude to you yesterday. Ignore him.

He's nobody.

As long as our boss accepts you, everything will be fine.

-Got it? -I got it.

-Put your luggage down. -Okay.

The restroom is over there. Go wash up.

Okay.

-What do you want? -Wow!

Look at your muscles!

You're shy.

I'm here to tell you, at this restaurant, you start work at ten,

but you'd better be ready by nine.

This is your uniform.

You want to put it on yourself, or you want me to help?

I'll do it myself.

Let's start work. Follow me.

-I've put on my uniform. -Then start working.

What shall I do?

Copy whatever I'm doing. Sit there and wipe the cups.

Okay.

I heard from the boss.

She said you were recommended by a friend.

Yes.

Where's your boss? I have to see her.

You're unlucky.

She went to see her lawyer about a Chinese's rights issue.

She probably won't come this morning.

But she left you to me.

Be careful.

If you break the cups, it'll be deducted from your salary.

Relax. Take it easy.

The boss told me to mentor you.

You're so fast!

What are you? A magician or an acrobat?

Magician, or acrobat? Neither.

I've never done anything like this. I'm so nervous.

Don't be nervous. I'll take care of you. I'll teach you little by little.

-I can tell you just came to the U.S. -How do you know?

You blush.

-See, you blush again. -Everyone blushes.

When you're here long enough, you won't blush.

Really?

Relax. Take your time. I'll teach you.

Come on. Put these here and those ones there.

Becky. A newbie?

He was introduced by a friend of Boss Xu. Today is his first day.

Okay.

Come over here.

Listen. Don't stay too close to him. Otherwise, Chef Wang will catch on fire.

It's none of his business. What's the problem?

I can sleep with anyone I want. It has nothing to do with him.

-Isn't Chef Wang fond of you? -So what? That's his business.

You-- You…

Coming.

What's up?

What's going on?

What? Nothing.

-Becky. -Let me go.

Young man, you've been here for a while. But I still don't know your name.

My English name is Bruce Lee.

We're all Chinese.

Tell me your Chinese name. What is it?

Li Xiaolong.

Li Xiaolong.

Xiaolong. I'll teach you. I'll teach you how to arrange those cups.

What? What's up? Time to work.

-Let's start. Time to work. -Ignore him.

Never seen a man? Back to work!

What do you mean?

-I'll talk to the boss when she's back. -It's okay. Don't bother.

-Chef Wang is angry. -It's okay.

You're lucky. Our boss is here.

Boss! Boss, this is…

Li Xiaolong. Bruce Lee.

Yes. That's me.

Follow me.

There are some vacant rooms. Not in good condition.

But you can stay here.

-Here. Yes. -Here?

Just stay here for now. It's clean...

But a little too small.

-It's good enough for me. -How's it going?

Have you had a good rest? Which motel did you stay in?

No. I slept in a taxi.

You have a good sense of humor. I like that.

Mr. Shao said your family in Hong Kong is pretty rich.

It's all right. My dad is an actor. He has a lot of fans.

No problem for him to feed us.

We've never worried about food or accommodation.

I wasn't prepared for coming to the U.S. I only brought 100 dollars.

One hundred dollars? Are you kidding me?

Do you know a hundred dollars in the U.S.

can only buy you a month of drinking water?

I'm serious.

I guess Mr. Shao sent you to me to get rid of some baggage.

What are you planning to do?

Haven't you made plans for me? Haven't you arranged school for me?

How can you go to school with only 100 dollars?

That's why I want to work first.

Work here?

Earn some money.

I see.

Come on. Please.

I like the Chinese food here. Cheers.

Taste it.

-The food here is delicious. -This lad…

-Chef Wang. -Ms. Xu.

-Are you cooking? -Try it.

Look, my countryman sent me this. You can take it home.

How could I?

It's all right. I'll put it here. Don't forget to take it after work.

Okay. Ms. Xu, that's so nice of you.

My restaurant is all under your command. How can I not be nice to you?

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

-Thanks. -Take care.

Hurry. Fish-flavored shredded pork. Sweet and sour pork. Hurry.

Okay.

You're silly. Don't work too hard. You have to be smart.

If you keep working like this, you'll be exhausted after work.

-You fool. -I'll take it as a workout.

Don't be silly.

What's up? Where are the guys on duty?

We're short of plates and bowls. Stop!

Both of you, too slow! Go wash the dishes.

I'm only responsible for collecting the dishes.

What're you talking about?

Go wash the dishes if I said so. Don't fool around.

You two, collect the bowls, and take out the trash.

We wouldn't dare do that without our boss' instruction.

Boss? I'm in charge, here! Even our boss has to respect me.

What? You guys aren't listening to me?

Why stand there? Go wash the dishes.

Idiot.

Hey. Are you washing dishes or doing needlework?

If you can't do this job, we'll get someone else do it.

Get out.

Are you washing dog's bowls?

If they take out the plates you washed, our guests will be scared away.

Leave.

Why are you back again?

Here, if someone dares to piss me off, he is in for a surprise.

-Where is the dish I ordered? Hurry. -Right.

What happened? Don't. Don't. Hurry up. Come on.

-Look at you. You're so careless! -What's wrong, now?

-Who has the first aid kit? -No need to use it.

Stop screaming. It's just a cut.

Can you continue? If you can't, go home.

Go. Go.

-Hurry. The guest is waiting. -Do your job.

Faster. The guest is waiting.

-One, two, three, four. -Come in.

One, two, three, four.

-Becky. -You have a nice body.

-You're too energetic. -Oh, no. It's so cold here in Seattle.

I've got nothing to do, anyway. So, I'm just doing some exercise.

Is it cold?

-Yes. -Do you want me to sleep with you?

Then we won't be cold anymore.

-What? -Didn't I make myself clear?

It's so cold in the basement. Don't you want me to keep you warm?

I'm not ready for this.

Don't be nervous. I came to apologize.

What for?

I know Chef Wang has given you a hard time.

I also know you were frustrated, but you didn't say a word.

That's not your fault.

Did you see how Chef Wang stares at me?

I know. He's in love with you.

You're kidding.

I don't believe in so-called love.

What do you mean?

Sit down.

-Let me tell you something. -About what?

I won't charge you.

What?

What's that supposed to mean?

Are you...

Go on.

Do you think I'm a hooker?

-I'm a whore? A bitch? -No, I don't mean that.

You said you wouldn't charge me. What does that mean?

Don't you understand?

Bruce. I like your muscles.

I want to make out with you. Come on.

No.

That's strange. I've never seen anyone like you in the U.S.

You reject a girl who likes you?

I don't understand.

You said you wouldn't charge me. I don't understand--

What do you want to understand?

I'll tell you, I'm not a hooker.

My name is Bai Jie. I'm from Taiwan.

I'm the same as you, a decent Chinese person.

I'm also a student at a vocational high school.

But... I still don't get it.

What do you mean that you won't charge me?

You idiot.

Bruce.

I just want to let you know that I like you.

I'm more confused now.

Look at you, silly.

I'm not here to make money. If I want money, I can get two jobs.

I can go come to Ruby's in the day and work at a nightclub at night.

In the U.S., no one will laugh at a girl

who's working at a nightclub to earn her tuition.

-I don't want to hurt you. -You did, though.

You've hurt me by not listening to me.

Bruce.

You shouldn't have come to the U.S.

You should go to a temple. Be a monk in China.

Be a monk?

It takes a lot of training to be a monk.

You just can't make people hate you. I don't hate you anymore. I'm leaving.

Be a monk?

Why be a monk here?

-Where are you going? -Going to work.

Wait a second. Take this.

-What's this? -A comforter. And a blanket.

-I don't need them. -But you do.

-Go. Put it on. -I have no money.

I know you don't. Just follow me.

This is Seattle, not Hong Kong. You don't know how cold it could be.

It' okay. I don't need them anyway.

You will need them. You'll find out how cold it can be.

-But I don't have money. -I know that. I didn't ask you to pay.

Go. Go.

Okay.

You won't have to fight the cold anymore.

Come on. Sit.

I'm not used to taking things from people.

You're not used to sleeping with girls, either.

Okay. You'll get used to it. And after that…

What?

-Look at me. -No.

-Look at me. -No, I won't.

Don't look at me and talk to me like this.

I don't want to take your gift.

It's fine if you don't want to.

How about this...

You can give me the money back...

when you get your salary.

It's okay. You'll be warm.

Take off your clothes and lie down.

Oh. I forgot that you'd be embarrassed to take off clothes in front of me.

I'm leaving.

A man shouldn't take off his clothes in front of a woman.

You...

Take care of yourself. I'm leaving.

All right.

-I'll put it here. -Good.

Pork with dried vegetables. Smoked pork.

-Hurry up. -Got it.

Stop fooling around in front of me.

I won't let off anyone who fools around in front of me.

I'll tell you what...

If you bother Bruce again, I will go with him.

You're shameless.

I've spent so much money on you. I always treat you to dinners.

You've forgotten that.

You did it willingly.

Yes, I did, and I'll report this to our boss.

Go ahead.

The boss is here. Really?

Bruce, come with me.

Bruce...

I have to warn you... I don't want to invade your privacy.

-Are you talking about me and Becky? -Yes.

You know,

Chef Wang and Becky…

Chef Wang is fond of Becky. He's spent a lot of money on her.

But ever since you came, she's changed.

I see. You don't have to say more. I know what to do.

Okay.

Mr. Wang!

What's up? Are you still hurting? You've drunk too much.

How can I not be?

-He is my enemy now. -All right. I'll take care of this.

Don't worry.

Boss, if you don't let Bruce go, I will leave.

Wait.

You know, it's not easy for him to be in the U.S. alone.

And also, my friend recommended him to me.

I can't just let him go like this.

I'll need time to make arrangements. We're all countrymen. Understand?

Living in a foreign country,

it's not easy for any of us. Please take it easy.

It's you.

Don't get closer. We'll just talk like this.

What's wrong?

I'm a man.

I have my bottom line. We can't--

You are such a big, shy boy.

You'd better leave me alone.

-Why? -Because of Chef Wang.

Chef Wang…

Chef Wang… He's stupid.

He thought that if he treated me to some dinners

and gave me some gifts, then I'd sleep with him.

When he failed, he abused his power.

Let me tell you, Bruce. I look down on a man like him.

Bruce, you have nothing to do with this.

-It's me. I like you. -Don't behave like this.

-I'll leave. -Wait.

-I'm leaving. -Where're you going?

-Nightclub. -You sure?

I'm sure. Why would I lie?

-If you are this type of person… -What?

I won't respect you.

Subtitle translation by Li Ling Yang