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Linda,

do you think George will succeed in persuading his boss?

I think he will.

This is my dream.

I want to invade Hollywood now.

For this goal, I've been struggling up until now.

I can't miss this opportunity.

Bruce, why didn't you tell me you had a goal like this?

I don't want to announce my goal to the public.

And you know what, my dear? I've been striving in my heart.

Why didn't you meet these Hollywood producers before?

I want them to come to me.

I won't beg to anybody. Never!

Darling, you are a great man.

Thank you.

Endure it. Focus on your pace. Focus on your pace.

There's weakness in his pace.

No problem. You can win. Go!

Get ready.

Watch your feet!

One. Two.

Three. Four.

Five. Six.

Seven.

Eight. Nine.

Ten, game over!

No matter what, our good old days are gone.

Due to the influence of television,

the film industry is facing an unprecedented challenge.

This will be a deadly struggle that'll last for a long time.

If we don't want to lose everything,

we'll have to create new storylines and a new film genre.

By doing this, we can attract audience into the theaters again.

Otherwise, bankruptcy will be waiting for us.

Do you hear me? Bankruptcy.

My dear fellow colleagues, you may go home now.

Please remember. What I said today are words from the bottom of my heart.

I hope the next time you come in here,

I'll be seeing some inspiring proposals,

instead of these desperate faces.

Let's go.

William, I brought you something nice.

-What is it? -Oh, my!

I brought you a documentary.

Show me. You have 15 minutes.

Please have a seat. I'll play it for you.

Thank you so much.

Linda, I can't wait any longer.

Tell me why.

What makes you think George will succeed?

Bruce, George will persuade his boss.

In America, whatever that has national influence,

Hollywood would react to it.

Those film gurus will also enjoy big profit from it.

Just like those cowboy legends that influenced American characters.

Hollywood's Western films exist because of that reason.

This is the Hollywood rule.

So, there is a hope for me to get into Hollywood?

Certainly, I'm not worried at all.

Right now, your Chinese kung fu has become a hot topic among the Americans.

Once those Hollywood gurus see it, they'll be moved.

Then, there will be films of Chinese kung fu.

It looks like...

I'm going to go back to film business.

Yes.

My husband is not only a martial artist, but also, a movie star.

I'll show my martial arts in Hollywood.

Linda, do you know what it means for a Chinese guy

-getting into Hollywood film industry? -What does it mean?

When I was in San Francisco, I saw a movie in the theater.

It was about a Western missionary who visited Asian countries to preach.

Those Chinese in the movie were stereotyped as devils.

Men wore their hair in braids, and women had tiny feet.

In that movie, someone even shouted "China Pig! China Pig!".

I guess American’s impressions of the Chinese

came mostly from these ugly films.

When I walk on the street,

people think that I’m Japanese.

Darling...

I understand how you feel.

Please believe me,

I'm the happiest wife in America.

I have a great Chinese husband.

Once the whole world gets to know you,

people's view towards the Chinese will change.

Thank you, Linda.

I'll show the whole world how Chinese really are, through my films.

There should be films in America which truly reflect Chinese people.

Please believe me, Linda.

When I get into Hollywood

and become a movie star,

at that time,

I'll star in some Chinese kung fu films

to make the whole world

crazy for me.

You can do it.

I believe you, Bruce.

But...

Linda, do you think George will make it?

Bruce, you'll make it.

What time is it?

It’s 9:38.

You've spent a good 25 minutes.

To be accurate, you've been watching it for 32 minutes without even noticing it.

I noticed that you were very serious.

You ask me to watch this nondescript kung fu film.

What does it have to do with Hollywood?

My dear William, you know, Hollywood has a tradition.

Anything that influenced the general public,

we will take the opportunity

to show it off.

What you saw earlier

is Chinese kung fu called Jeet Kune Do,

It has potential to influence the whole world.

To influence the whole world?

You want to create a film genre with this kung fu?

-What's the performer's name? -Bruce Lee.

What Bruce Lee performs is called Jeet Kune Do.

I want to create a new film genre with a beautiful name, kung fu film.

-A very creative idea. -Yes, boss.

I've thought of the name for the film,

Kung Fu.

How is it? William.

What I care is box office.

I'd like to see your proposal next Wednesday.

You may leave now.

I have another appointment.

Hello, it's me.

Mr. Robert.

-Hello. - This is George.

Hello, George.

Is Bruce Lee around?

Yes. Wait a second.

-Bruce, Bruce. -What's up, darling?

George's calling.

Hurry up.

Hello, George.

What?

You want me to go to L.A. right away?

All right, I got it.

Darling, you're right.

-Hollywood's waving its hands at me! -Yes.

But now it is only a basic idea.

I feel this could be a great opportunity.

We shouldn't let it go.

Of course not. I won't.

I won't let go any opportunity.

This is how I am. Please believe me.

All right, fly to L.A. now.

Our boss will hear

our detailed proposal next Wednesday.

Our boss has also decided the title of the film,

It'll be called Kung Fu.

That's great.

Can I ask you a question?

Go ahead.

By the way, I want to ask you

am I going to star in it?

Of course.

Good. I'll arrange everything now.

I'll go to Hollywood as soon as possible.

Please give me three days.

That's good.

Good. See you then.

Good. See you.

-We made it, Linda! -That's wonderful! My dear.

Dear Linda,

We made it.

-I'll become a movie star. -Great.

-My dream will finally come true. -Fantastic!

Keep on.

-Bruce. -Keep on.

-Hey, Bruce Lee. -Wait for me.

Keep running, keep running.

Bruce.

-Keep running, don't stop. -Keep on.

-Not bad, Uncle Shao. -Do you see that?

Bruce.

Since you defeated Rolex,

our martial arts school has been busy.

People wait in lines to get registered.

If we keep it going like this,

our training hall will not be big enough to hold so many people.

By then, I'll divide them into four sessions for training.

Uncle Shao, let's go for a walk. I need to discuss something with you.

Uncle Shao, how is the income of our martial arts school?

Good. Pretty good actually.

If we can keep it,

we can make a living from our martial arts school.

I have to leave the school.

Why?

Since Kimura is here as well, I want to tell you guys something.

I received a call yesterday from George in Hollywood.

He said his boss, a famous guy in Hollywood,

is planning to produce a kung fu film.

-I've decided. I want to go. -Wait a second.

Are you saying...

a film producer in Hollywood, Mr. William, plans to produce a kung fu film?

Yes.

Then it means there's still a long way to go, right?

You can say that.

If I can open the door of Hollywood...

I'll have an opportunity to prove my talent to the world.

The Chinese guy Bruce Lee.

He is the best.

How about our martial arts school?

From now on, it belongs to both of you.

I never change my mind once I decided to do something.

How could you? Our martial arts school is getting better now.

How could you change career so suddenly?

I've decided.

Kimura...

Uncle Shao, this martial arts school doesn't belong to me in the first place.

When we opened it in Seattle,

it was Kimura who funded it with the money from selling his pub.

And Uncle Shao.

When we opened the martial arts school in Oakland,

you funded it with the money meant for your mother's treatment.

I always remember these.

I've been thinking, one day...

when I make good money in this martial arts school,

I'll return you in ten or hundreds of times of worth.

There's an old saying that goes

"Return one drop of kindness with sparkling spring water.

Especially, we martial artists should be doing this.

Am I right?

Okay, okay. Enough said.

That's it. It's the deal.

Come on, Kimura.

Starting from today...

both of you are the owners of this martial arts school.

Uncle Shao and Kimura...

the martial arts school is yours now.

Nonsense. It's nonsense!

We've been doing well. Why'd you want to leave and go to Hollywood?

Is that the place for you?

How many people have broken their dreams over there?

But I'll make my dream come true.

Bruce, please don't leave our martial arts school.

No, I've decided to go.

I'll never return.

I never hesitate with my decision. You guys know me.

Bruce...

please calm down.

I've thought about it. I'm not being impulsive.

Listen to me.

This martial arts school in America

will promise you a good living.

With this martial arts school,

you can be a millionaire, or even a billionaire.

But...

this is not my goal.

My dream...

is in Hollywood.

Please tell Jesse...

to pack my stuff and send them to me.

I suggest that...

you pay Jesse higher wages.

And...

if it is possible...

invite Blair to join you guys again.

Tell him,

I do treat him as a friend.

I didn't expect that our master would leave Oakland all of sudden.

Hollywood is a nice place.

Many people dreamed of going there.

And then what happened?

50,000 people tried their luck in Hollywood each year.

But, how many actually succeeded?

If you want to be famous in Hollywood,

your hope is one in thousands.

It's not an easy place to survive.

It'll be difficult to gain a foothold there.

Linda, Linda.

Hollywood is not a place for colored people.

There was no Chinese in Hollywood.

You don't have a future there.

That disgusting McCarthy won't allow colored people to stay in Hollywood.

Do you hear me?

Jesse, take a break.

Bruce will do the rest when he comes back.

I don't know what else he wants to take.

Where has Bruce gone to? He's still not home yet.

I heard that Kimura and Uncle Shao...

will triple my wage.

My job-load will be tripled too.

You know what, Linda?

Kimura and Uncle Shao don't want Bruce to leave.

But we can't persuade him.

Linda, please ask him to stay.

Oh God! Where did Bruce get so much money?

-Hi. -Hi.

Why did you buy so many things?

Look, everyone.

Looks awesome, don't you think?

A Hollywood star should at least drive a car like this.

These are for you.

The wife of the superstar should at least wear some luxurious clothing.

I chose them for you.

Gosh! How much did they cost you?

Don't worry. We're going to Hollywood. We'd at least have the look of it.

Jesse, did you help me pack everything?

I'm done packing your stuff in the martial arts school.

Your stuff at home is almost done packing.

Good. I'll take care of the rest.

Let's go.

He's crazy.

Linda, why don't you go back?

Bruce Lee has gone crazy.

Yeah, he's spent all of his money.

I didn't know he'd buy such a nice car.

Bruce spent all of our money.

What if he couldn't get any job offer in Hollywood? What are we going to do?

Linda, you have to think of a way to change his personality.

He's always being too impulsive.

If he ever makes any impulsive decisions again,

you must stop him.

Remind him to be thoughtful.

After you guys leave,

we'll take care of the martial arts school.

We can at least make some money for him.

Here. Take this. You're going to need it.

No, I've discussed with Bruce.

From now on, we won't use the martial arts school's money.

There's no harm having some extra money. It could be a great help in the future.

No, I can't.

I have no control of Bruce.

Jesse, please hurry up and get everything ready.

Kimura. Don't leave out anything.

Jesse.

The hero of my hero.

I didn't know a hero is afraid of cockroach.

If you scare me with that, I'll hit you.

Jesse, stay away from me. I'm warning you.

Watch my fist.

I didn't know he's afraid of cockroach.

Master, my nose!

Bruce.

What're you doing? Hurry up and take a shower.

Bruce.

What're you looking for?

Nothing. Wait a second.

-We're leaving the house to Uncle Shao. -Leave me alone.

What're you looking for?

Where is he?

Bruce, if we left out something,

we can come back and get them after we settle down in Hollywood.

What are you looking for?

-Here, here. -Bruce.

What are you doing?

Oh my God!

Bruce!

You scared me. Throw it away.

Leave me alone.

I'm telling you to take a shower right now.

-Baby, we're leaving. -I want daddy.

Baby, I'll take you to the car.

-Baby, be nice. -We're leaving.

Are you ready?

Bruce hasn't come out yet?

He's changing clothes. He'll be out soon.

This is the key to the house.

This house is yours now.

Don't worry. I'll take care of it.

Okay.

I don't know if I should cry now or wait until you have arrived

on the freeway to Los Angeles, master.

Master, why do you leave Oakland all of a sudden?

Don't you need a guy to carry bags for you and drive you around?

When will you invite me to Hollywood?

I want to find a girl in Hollywood.

What happened?

Are you scared?

Come on, try it. Try it.

What am I afraid of?

They're just cockroaches.

Remember. There's nothing that I'm afraid of in this world.

You have been busy the whole night for this necklace?

My God!

All right, let's go.

Linda, how is the car?

Nice.

Why are you staring at me? You look like you don't know me.

I think I should get to know you better.

You always amaze me.

Are you talking about the cockroaches?

No, not just that.

I understand that maybe you're afraid of cockroach,

you're embarrassed because your students and friends saw you.

That's why you're acting up.

Why did you spend all of our money?

Aren't you scared that we--

Without desperate resolution,

we'll never succeed in anything.

So you cut off all means of retreat, taking Brandon and I along?

To me, Linda, it is rather happiness to go to Hollywood.

I cut off all means of retreat because I'm determined.

Let's enjoy our happiness together.

Linda, I'll not abandon my lovely wife and son to enjoy the happiness alone.

I'll tell you a secret.

Don't worry. I still have some money left.

It's enough for an apartment in Hollywood.

I'm sorry, my baby.

Please be patient.

The baby is finally asleep.

I'd like to know if the protagonist of this story is a Chinese.

Of course, my boss made that decision after watching your performance.

Usually, the Chinese from Hong Kong or Shanghai who came to America

would temporarily settle down in San Francisco first.

Our story begins in San Francisco.

Let me see.

Many Chinese came to the West to build railroad.

So, why don't we put our story in a Western background?

George, that's a good idea.

Let's do a Western film.

Wait a minute.

Why is it about Western film again?

Because it is popular in America.

Mr. Bruce Lee, regarding Robert's idea,

I think it's acceptable.

All right. Let's just do it.

But, I have some thought of Western films.

May I be straightforward?

We are discussing script creation.

Anyone is free to express their ideas and opinions.

Good.

In my opinion, Western films...

are all about cowboys who suppress the bad and protect the good.

These are pretty much like those Chinese films about ancient knights.

The only difference is cowboys use guns.

That's boring.

Our ancient martial artists

fought barehanded.

They use their body as a weapon. They use cold weapons at the most.

Cowboys in Western films lacked hero characteristics.

If we could add some Chinese kung fu elements,

I believe it'll be an eye-opener to American audience.

Is that right? I don't understand.

I don't know if knights really exist in China.

Robert,

you may not be familiar with Chinese.

It looks like I've made a mistake.

I should have shown Robert Bruce Lee's documentary.

All right, see you later.

Robert, I--

Is there anything else?

I suggest you watch Bruce Lee's documentary before our next discussion.

Okay, give them to me.

I'll have them delivered.

For tomorrow's discussion,

I hope it'd be a place without the interruption of outsiders. See you.

Why must you get a screenwriter like him?

He is rude and arrogant.

In Hollywood, arrogance equals status.

He is a well-known screenwriter.

All right. See you tomorrow.

My apology, ma'am. It was my mistake.

I shouldn't have arranged to meet in your living room.

No. It's me and my baby who were disturbing your work.

I should apologize.

You don't have to apologize.

Okay. See you.

See you.

It seems this screenwriter doesn't want to

arrange the story-line based on my idea.

If that's the case, I won't be able to show my strong points.

If he writes the script according to his old Western films style,

my kung fu will be meaningless.

He may even make me carry a gun. on my waist.

Is this a Chinese kung fu film?

No matter how much money he pays me,

I won't accept it.

Bruce.

We are still in the middle of discussion.

You don't have to be too pessimistic. Luckily, George is with you.

I believe George can change the screenwriter's mind.

It looks like I was happy way too early.

The entrance to Hollywood

is not so easy to step in.

Bruce, don't be discouraged.

I believe you.

Forever.

Wake up!

-Baby. -We're coming, baby.

Hello, it's me.

George, I have to call you. I'm sorry.

But is that true?

That's incredible.

This is by far the most exciting karate performance I've ever seen.

Let me tell you. It's Jeet Kune Do.

Yes, yes, yes. It's Jeet Kune Do.

You know what? This guy is amazing.

It seems I have to reconsider my conception.

You know his fists, his legs,

his body itself is a weapon.

His kung fu will make a big deal.

Robert, you change your mind so fast that I can't adapt myself at the moment.

I know you don't easily give up your own artistic principle.

You don't have to change your idea so quickly.

You know what? This guy has won me over.

I believe that if his kung fu can attract me,

his film will certainly win the crowd.

It is about the success of our film. I hope you'll be cautious.

No matter what, our thoughts are getting closer.

All right, Robert.

-Let's continue our discussion tomorrow. -You know--

Okay, Robert, that's it.

Okay, I have to get to bed.

The actors I chose always hit the target.

Coming.

Behave. Otherwise mommy won't like you anymore.

Be a good boy.

Hello.

Hello, Linda.

Robert.

You're early.

I'm sorry, ma'am, you know.

I couldn't fall asleep last night because of your husband.

I'll bring my baby away from here. We won't disturb you before lunch time.

No, no, no. You are not disturbing us.

On the contrary, you and your baby would bring us joy.

Look, your baby is adorable.

Is Bruce Lee up yet?

He hasn't returned.

-Hi. -Hi, Bruce.

-Hi. -I would have come earlier if possible.

You may leave us. Running ten kilometers per day is my unshakable habit.

Bruce Lee.

I watched your documentary last night.

I was so excited that I couldn't fall asleep.

I have to say that I was moved.

You know, your performance was amazing.

I didn't sleep well last night either because of the phone call you made.

Why are you guys standing? Have a seat, please.

Please have a seat.

Right, Bruce, please.

Please.

You know what? I have something to tell you.

Bruce Lee.

We need to continue our discussion with Robert.

-I'll bring some tea. -Thanks.

You know, I have a new idea. I have to tell you guys right away.

That's great.

This story is about a Chinese immigrant living in the West.

The major role is an ancient-Chinese knight type of hero.

He went to the Wild West to look for his brother who was missing.

While he was wandering around to look for his brother,

he often remembers the kung fu his master has taught him.

On the way, this Chinese martial artist fights with the bad and helps the weak.

He doesn't use guns, but uses his unique kung fu skills

to overcome one after another bandit.

It is a great story. It'll also promote Oriental culture.

For me, I have only one request.

Box office.

The amazing Chinese kung fu will guarantee a box office success.

Sounds good.

I'll give Robert two weeks to write his first draft.

We want to start shooting as soon as possible.

All right, William. I'll convey your instruction to Robert.

Thank you, William.

William, could you please spare some time from your busy schedule to meet Bruce?

I mean, since we're shooting this kung fu film,

he'll be our only choice to star in it.

-No one except Bruce can perform... -Is he the only choice?

...kung fu this magically!

William, please believe me, believe in kung fu!

Okay. I want to see an attractive script first.

As for Bruce,

-I'll prepare the contract. -Good. Thank you.

William has prepared the contract for you.

What did you say?

They are going to sign a contract with me?

Dear Linda, did you hear it?

The good things often come too fast to sound believable.

This is real.

George, am I right?

I've followed William's instruction and noticed Robert.

If everything goes well,

our kung fu film, starring Bruce, will begin shooting soon.

That's great!

George, I have an idea.

Let's add another character with a short weapon. It'll be unbeatable.

What "short weapon”? Is it a knife?

No. What about this?

What does it do?

Wonderful! Awesome!

I'll perform it even better in front of the camera.

Bruce.

It looks like we're not going back to Oakland for a while, are we?

Dear Linda, I'm only a half-step away from Hollywood.

Why are we still thinking of going back to Oakland?

Why don't we move everything from Oakland to L.A.,

to Hollywood?

I'm coming, Hollywood.

-George, what do you think? -I guess you're right.

Things happened too fast.

-I-- -I'm sure to succeed.

I'm not used to it yet.

This is the house I rent.

It is smaller, but we have a big yard.

I can practice in the backyard.

-Is this our new home? -Yes.

Don't worry, Linda. This is only temporary.

Bruce.

Tell me.

-Did you spend all of our money? -Yes, I did.

Let's talk inside. Don't let our baby stay under the rain.

Please inform Douglas to see me on the morning of Tuesday.

I know he's on vacation now. That's enough.

This is more important than vacation. Tell him right now.

Darling, why do we have to end our vacation now?

This is disappointing.

All right, the boss wouldn't want to see anyone without a reason.

He wanted to see me. There must be good news waiting for me.

Why didn't he find someone else?

Because only I can guarantee the box office.

I hate William.

-He ruined our honeymoon. -All right, stop complaining.

This script was written for me.

I have to go back. There must be a reason.

-All right, the car is waiting for us. -Okay. That's it.

How disappointing!

George, didn't you say...

the boss is going to sign a contract with me?

Why isn’t there any news yet?

Don't worry.

I guess our boss is waiting for Robert's script.

Once he sees the script, he'll sign the contract with you.

When will the script be ready?

Tomorrow is the deadline. He'll definitely have it ready.

All right, I'll wait for another day.

-Bye-bye. - See you.

What are you doing?

I'm thinking of how this nunchaku...

comes and goes...

from the inside of my clothes.

Linda, don't look so upset.

The day will pass if we live happily.

It will also pass if we live unhappily.

I'll show you something awesome.

Subtitle translation by Loretta Kok