Back then
Before the Japanese took South China
Our team captain, Zeng Sheng
He was in Dongguan
He was sending guerrillas to Hong Kong
Their first mission was to rescue
scholars and intellectuals who had fled occupied China
Many were stranded in Hong Kong when it fell to Japan
He co-ordinated their rescue
This is an emergency mission
We've established two escape routes
The intellectuals have been grouped by age
And by their fitness and their recognizability
The eastern route
runs from Ngau Chi Wan and Sai Kung
Mires Bay, Da Meisha and Xiao Meisha to White Sand Bay
The western route
runs from Kowloon
It goes along Castle Peak Road and Tsuen Wan
through Tai Mo Shan
and Yuen Long
and along the Shenzhen River
to Bao An
For their safety...
Their transport...
Their food and lodging...
We all share responsibility
Who exactly are we rescuing?
Agents from Nanjing
are bringing a list of names
to Wong Kau-Tin, the godfather of Kowloon
He will hand it over to the Japanese
We plan to intercept that list
Why would Nanjing do that?
They'll get benefits in return
The bastards!
This mission will be dangerous
And expensive
Our orders from above are to make sure
that the evacuees get
two meals a day
and a tael of oil
Our own daily rations
will be cut to 75 cents
And half a tael of oil
These days Hong Kong is full of bandits
The overland route will cross their turf
For example, the route goes through Tai Mo Shan
which is controlled by Siu Tin-Loi and Big Eyeballs
If we aren't careful
someone might die
Brother Tsang
You control Meizhou
We'll need you to exercise your influence now
For sure
Respected gentlemen
I am Blackie Lau
Brother Tsang has asked you to meet us
because we have a favor to ask of you
Does Tsang's influence now cover our turf too?
He should respect the limits!
We know the rules
But we need safe passage
We just need to pass through your area
Nothing else will change
Safe passage?
We've never granted that, have we?
Never!
You don't trust Brother Tsang?
Who'll pay the protection money?
There's a war on, brother! We're poor too
We do have men of our own, just a few
I can do him this favor
I'll expect a return favor one day
On behalf of Brother Tsang, I thank you
"1942 OCCUPIED HONG KONG"
Mrs Shen!
I'll do it, let me
Thank you
What are these?
A kind of biscuit
Have some water, Mr Shen
Thank you
Let me
Finding a room to rent is hard these days, Mrs Shen
My uncle has just rented a room
And gangsters are always asking for protection money!
He can hardly sleep, he's so scared
We're like family!
I charge less rent than anyone around here
I know, Mrs Fong, that's not why
We're very comfortable here
We really don't want to leave
But
There's no food, no fuel, sometimes not even water
Mr Shen is in poor health
I can't manage on my own
If we stay with our friends
we can share the burden
and help each other
We won't need to bother you any more
I won't hear of it!
Well
We're family here
Don't worry about next month's rent
I won't charge interest if you pay it late
The rent isn't the problem, Mrs Fong
We really have to move
Please do reconsider
Do reconsider
You don't want the biscuits?
I'll put them away
Do reconsider
Thank you
Nobody must know
that we're leaving
My little bunny
let's find you some grass
You go back to the wild, okay?
When your mother finds out you've let it go
she'll be furious
We're starving anyway, it makes no difference
But rabbit stew is so delicious!
Lee Gam-Wing!
If we only had some butter
I could make you some nice hors d'oeuvre
Escargot bourguignonne
And pan-fried
At a time like this, you think about French cuisine?
It's spouting foam
Let it go
Happy birthday
Make a wish
Without a candle?
Needs must
Okay
Thank you
Cake...
Let's get married
Have the ceremony, throw a small banquet
Then, for as long as we live
I'll cook for you every day
Why get married now?
I'm happy just to be alive
I have to go
The school's closed
My relatives have gone back to China
Where are you going?
Lee Gam-Wing, what are you thinking?
You just proposed marriage and now you're leaving?
If you accept me
we can have the ceremony first
You can stay with your mother for now, or move to China
with her, and I'll join you later
What's the point of marrying if you're leaving?
Leave if you want, why worry about marriage?
I'm not worried
maybe just impulsive
Then think before you speak!
(Japanese) The new year brings a new dawn
Guided by His Highness the Emperor, in this auspicious year of 2602
our imperial army shakes the continent
All the way to the south
The parade is over
General Nakamura Kotaro signals with his sword
The 20,000 hand-picked men stationed in the capital
led by the infantry
march in time with the martial music
On his steed Snow, His Highness
sends them off with a solemn wave
To die for the Emperor! No turning back!
Our indomitably loyal troops
The Imperial Army of Japan invites
Mr Mao Dun, Mr Zou Taofen
Mr Mei Lanfang
Mr Situ Huimin and Mr Xia Yan
to attend an important meeting at the Peninsula Hotel
It's chaotic, everyone wants to leave
And there's always someone trying to make money
If you run into gangsters
they'll take your life and your money!
Traitors merely turn you in
We can't run around looking for a way out
Find someone trustworthy to help
Stay indoors, if there's any news
my wife will let you know
Try to stay inconspicuous
Let's go separately, stick to the back-streets
Mr Shen
Mr Shen is here!
Your books have arrived
Thank you, Mr Tang
The escape plan is here
Write down the place where you're staying
Be specific
Take a seat
Don't go out tomorrow afternoon
Someone will come to pick up you and your wife
Zou Taofen will be with us too
Yes
I don't know the person picking us up!
Easy, there's a code
Follow the code and there'll be no problem
The code is
"Where's the man from Jiangxi?"
And the answer: "At my place"
Carry as little as you can
It's far, and there'll be no porter
You can't go in those clothes
Hey, you
Swap your clothes with Mr Shen
Leave the hat too
"The wind which carried the rays of the setting sun has died down"
"It's as if it melted away"
"The gleaming crests of countless waves in the sea
have flattened into a dull green mass"
"From far, comes the solemn sound of a bugle"
"Night's black curtain is falling, but glimmers of light remain"
"The wind which seemed to have whispered its last
is suddenly back"
"Now it sounds like a muffled drum"
"Boom - lun - lun, boom - lun - lun"
"No, not merely the sound of the wind but thunder!"
"The wind carries the voice of thunder!"
"The sea roils, the waves surge high!"
"Crash! Crash!"
"Into the sea's dark night, a storm has burst"
You know it by heart!
I've loved your work since I was a student
Now I introduce it to my students
How old are they?
Primary four
Do they understand it'?
Yes, they do
Mother says that you're leaving
I never dreamed we'd be under the same roof
Is it inconvenient here? Or too expensive?
No nothing like that
Mrs Shen
Mrs Fong
Lan dear, bring Mrs Shen's flask to fill
All right
Hello, Mrs Shen
Hello, Miss Fong
I'll bring some fresh water
Where have you been?
Picking up some things for the journey
It's chaotic out there
Go and fetch Zou
he might not find this place
Who are you looking for?
Someone
By the name of ...?
Shen
Mr Mao Dun (pen name)?
- You are ...? - Yes
Ready to go?
Try not to bring too much
It's a long way, you should travel light
Take your time, I'll wait
No rush
Mrs Shen
Hello
Someone I don't know is with your husband
Don't go in now, hide for a little while
We can go as soon as your wife gets back
We can take more people, you know
ls there anyone else nearby?
Let me think
Well
Did Mr Tang mention to you
Where's the man from Jiangxi?
Ah...
the man from Jiangxi
Who's that?
I remember you!
That day at...
Oh, I forget, don't you remember?
Leung Yau Cafe!
I remember now!
Remember? You ordered tea
Breathe!
Breathe, it's normal to feel dizzy
Where's the man from Jiangxi?
What ...?
Where's the man from Jiangxi?
At my place
Good
Okay
Help me here
It's all right
My landlady
Hey!
Lend a hand
Lend a hand here
Lan dear!
I'm just going to the shop with auntie!
Don't be long
What kept you?
I told them to hide and wait
Mr Shen
I can't go with you but you can't stay here
Go to the Causeway Bay typhoon shelter at sunset
I'll fetch my things
No time for that
How can we get there? We don't know the way
Landlady
Take them to the typhoon shelter at sunset
Someone will be waiting for them there
Hurry!
There's no time now, hurry!
What time exactly?
7:00 pm
(Japanese) Hey, long time no see!
How ya doing?
You look well!
Forgotten your old buddy?
Look at me, all I have is this lousy little gun
Hurry!
Careful
Sorry
I couldn't tell anyone
that I'm leaving Hong Kong, so...
Not at all, if Mr Mao Dun has a problem, I must help
Thank you
Goodbye, Mr Shen
See you after the victory
Thank you
Hello, everyone
Mr Liang
Hello
Mr Xia
Mr Cai
Mrs Cai
Hello, Mr Liu
Now I remember
we stayed in a hostel
which was half-commandeered by the Japanese
They were always running in and out, up and down
They even barged in to watch us playing mahjong
And asked if they'd startled us!
I heard they went for people in suits first
so I put on Chinese clothes
Then I realized they were nicer to people in suits
But by then I'd pawned my suit!
And spent the money on rice!
Rice has become a luxury nowadays
Of course
This looks all right
Not too bad
I'll try it on
Mr Shen's friend came to pick him up
He was sorry to leave in such a rush
They didn't even say goodbye
He paid a month's rent and stayed only five days
We did well out of it!
Mrs Shen said she left some canned food and rice
We have meat today!
Of course
I got some army money
Pork costs more than gold these days!
Isn't Gam-Wing coming to eat with us?
No, he has work at the school
He's busy?
The school is closed
Let's wait for a while
Monsters!
Snatching girls again!
Monsters!
Dinner time!
Please eat!
Eat first
then take a rest
At dawn, we'll cross the harbor in small groups
When you disembark, head for Shanghai Street
Follow the crowds who are returning to the mainland
You'll see a man with an umbrella
He'll show you the way
Mr Shen, you must be exhausted
Mrs Shen
This is Brother Tsang
Hello, Brother Tsang
Mr Shen, Mrs Shen
You must all be tired
Beyond this mountain is unoccupied territory
Let's be on our way!
Please!
"We are snipers"
"One bullet for each enemy"
"We are invincible,"
"braving mountains and sea"
"The forest thickets
bristle with the camps of our comrades"
"And the mountain peaks
lined with our unbeatable forces"
"THIS TIME, MORE THAN 800 INTELLECTUALS WERE SAFELY EVACUATED FROM HONG KONG"
Fong Lan?
Fong Lan taught me in primary school "Miss Fong"
Blackie Lau? Yes, I knew him
He was very mischievous
But very capable
I first saw him in a cafe
Didn't know who he was
Back then, we were only told what we needed to know
We just knew whose orders to follow
Didn't know which ones were guerrilla fighters
We didn't know
I almost forgot!
And it's really important!
You were supposed to remind me!
Wait
We've gone too far
Didn't I...
Didn't I say to remind me?
What's wrong with you?
Go fetch some water
I'll wash my face
Man Dam, give me a hand
What's that?
Push them back in!
What's this?
My relative died
Let me see
He died of cholera
Unwrap it!
Brother, it's infectious
I said unwrap it!
A spy!
Yeah, he almost got us
Is Leung Fook all right?
He's fine
We'd better get moving
Wait
Spies don't work alone
"Under the banner of the Empire, we advance!"
Halt!
What's that?
What is it?
My father died
He's going home to be buried
Villagers must be buried in their own land
Please let us go!
Father!
Forward march!
Don't cry
They've gone too far!
"Under the banner of the Empire, we advance!"
Tough luck!
First you die, then you get stabbed!
Don't blame me!
We'll see each other soon
Hurry up!
Let's go!
Hurry up!
"Forward march!"
Morning!
Good morning!
Looks delicious!
Enjoy it!
No, thanks
"The Yangtze River flows ever east"
"Carrying on its restless waves
the spirits of bygone heroes"
Who wrote that?
Su Dongpo
Why was he called "Dongpo"?
The "Po" means land
Maybe he grew vegetables
As you do, colonel
Try some
"When did the moon grow bright?"
"I raise my cup to ask the azure sky"
And who wrote that?
That's also Su Dongpo
But the original line is slightly different
He uses the word "ji", not “he"
What's the difference between them?
The two words are spoken with different tones
So they sound different to Chinese ears
Classical Chinese poetry was meant to be sung
You need the right tone to match the melody
But the two words aren't quite interchangeable
Sometimes you need to use "ji"
And sometimes you need to use "he"
Or you could use them both!
As in "Make merry while we can, for life is short"
Brilliant!
As a Chinese teacher
you must be proficient in classical poetry
Now, use "ji" and "he"
to make a poem
I'll count up to 7
When time's up
you know what will happen
One...
Two...
Three...
Four...
"When did the moon grow bright?"
"Gleaming like a hook"
"Who are to rendezvous after twilight?"
"When did the moon grow bright?"
"Hanging above the darkness"
"How to relieve the sorrow of parting?"
"When did the moon grow bright?"
"Ascending the pavilion"
"When will the time of reunion come?"
Why don't you go and join Dad?
You'd like to go back?
No
Neither would I
Why'd I want to live with him and his first wife?
Or you could join my brother
At least you wouldn't starve
Don't worry
I'm growing yams and eggplants on the roof
They'll keep us going for a while
Here, have one more
I don't want your father and his wife
or their bastard
scrounging on us!
What are you doing?
Just looking
What is there to see?
What is this in English?
What is this?
Whisky
Whisky?
This is how you drink it, watch me!
Drink up!
You can't drink!
Her English is very good
I learnt all my English from her
Isn't her skin gorgeous?
Her long legs look great, whatever she wears
She speaks English!
You speak English?
I studied in a missionary school
We must speak English there
The British enslaved you
And we came to liberate you
Liberate us with guns and roadblocks?
Cheers!
What about your family?
Are they in Hong Kong?
My father is the senior manager in a bank
Her father stays under guard, he isn't allowed home
Troops escort him to and from work every day
It's horrible!
Hey, Stop playing that!
Play 'China Nights'
Courtesy of Colonel Matsuda of the Kempeitai
we're here today to celebrate your success
in combating the guerrillas
We must intensify our efforts
To serve the Imperial Army
Colonel Matsuda commands us
to eradicate the guerrillas completely
The first step is to catch their leader
Blackie Lau
The Army says
he's worth $5000 alive
and $2500 dead
So we're here today
first to celebrate our success
And second, to make a vow
to wipe out the East River Guerrillas!
Wipe out the East River Guerrillas!
Take Blackie Lau alive!
Drink to that!
Captain Siu
Isn't $5000 a bit too low as a bounty?
You think it's too low?
Show us the color of your money!
Who are you?
Who am I?
I forgot to tell you
I should have introduced myself
I'll tell you who I am
I'm the one you're looking for!
Blackie Lau!
Right! It's me! Hand over the $5000!
Nobody moves!
If you move, you die!
Stay still!
Brother!
A grenade!
Let's go!
We're booked
Damn you!
Dud grenade!
This is the price you pay for treason!
The handbills!
Let's go
Who's there?
You have good ears
You should be doing intelligence work
Mr Shen (Mao Dun) says you like his books
You're not here to kill me, then?
This is for you
I'm here to thank you
Mr Shen is safe now
That's wonderful!
Then we can expect to read new writing from him
Luckily you're brave
Not many girls are like you
Circumstances change people
Nowadays nobody is what they were before
You know what I'm doing now?
I'd like to know what you did before
That doesn't matter
Under the Japanese, the barber loses his razor
The cook drops his pan
The schools are closed
Could you go back to being a teacher?
How did you know I was a teacher?
We're creating an Urban Unit
Specializing in undercover work against the Japanese
Will you join us?
Undercover work is dangerous
You might get caught, or even killed
You don't have to answer now
Think it over
Oh, I forgot to ask
D'you eat black-eyed peas?
Yes, I do
Good! Those are black-eyed pea dumplings
Made by the women in the village they're delicious
No, they're for you and your mother
It's all right, we can share one
We can share one
Please...
Then I'll take one
Actually, I haven't had dinner yet
Tastes good, but a bit sticky
You said you came to thank me
I think you really came to recruit me
with two dumplings
No, one and a half!
Take it
"East River Brigade Manifesto"
Where are you off to?
I'm seeing a friend
You have so many friends?
Who was that last night?
Don't get any ideas!
You remember your cousin is getting married today?
Can we go together when you get back?
I'm not sure I'll be back in time
Your aunt has only one daughter
We can't be late for her wedding
We're family!
I know
You'll be going dressed like that?
It's the only colorful thing I have
All right, then I'll dress up
Yes, you do that
I'll wait for you at 4 outside the Millennium!
Miss!
What's this?
As you see
It could be a trap
On your way!
He's talking to you!
Hey!
Ng's Chinese Medicine
Shanghai Street, please
Have some water
Have you eaten?
I'm waiting for dinner
Don't expect too much!
Just one small cake for each guest!
We're lucky to get cake at all!
Greedy!
Auntie...
will you live with your daughter?
It doesn't matter, I can live anywhere
I'm just happy that she's found a husband
It's better to have a family in times like these
Where's your mother?
Mother
I'm meeting her there, she'll make her own way
She says I'm not dressed right for the occasion
Do you have anything I can borrow?
Perfect fit!
In a qipao, your hair should be in a bun
The phoenix-tail bun
used to be obligatory!
It's lovely
Isn't it nice?
I must go
Just a moment
Something's missing
Take this too
Yes, the perfect match!
I'm off, see you at the Millennium
Thank you
You want herbs?
Yes, medicinal soup
It's all ready, the bed's installed and the hair's been combed
The bridal gifts have been delivered
Yes, yes, I'm coming now!
There you are!
Congratulations!
Thank you
Lan, your cousin's in there
I'll go to find her
Why were you in such a rush to get married?
These days what else can you hope for?
Find a husband, reduce the hassles
Who'd be hassling you?
I pre-empted them by marrying!
What are you waiting for?
We broke up
You always were a tough one
Even when you were little
Who knows what tomorrow will bring?
At least you'd have a family of your own
Just tell him to pick an auspicious date and have done with it
I don't even know where he is
This is driving me crazy!
The ceremony is about to begin
and our chaperone's gone missing!
I told you I wanted one of my own
You think I didn't try to hire one?
It's not easy to find a 'lucky woman' these days
One with her entire family alive
Sorry, it isn't easy managing two weddings at once
At the tea-serving ceremony, remember
to pour for your father's family first
then your mother's
Don't get it wrong! The age-cards
the 3 letters and 6 rituals are all done
Let's not bother with the sedan, the fire basin and the rice-throwing
No! We must do the rice-throwing!
As you wish, but the other wedding did without it
People are starving, and you feed chickens?
I'll be right back
You must throw rice for the golden rooster
Otherwise the bride will get pushed around
Don't worry, I'll throw the rice
You know how?
No, I don't
They say...
Throw some up to honor the celestial emperor
And throw some down to honor the in-laws
I think that's right
All right, some up and some down
I'll do it now
Don't bother! Forget about it!
Why do you say that?
We're not cutting corners!
We've done the 3 letters and 6 rituals properly
These are difficult times!
Do you know what I've been through?
Let's welcome the couple! May their house be filled with riches!
May you bring good fortune to your husband, master and family!
Please return all the tableware when you finish
You think we're thieves?
Forgive me, madam, but times are hard
This is all the tableware we have left
If we lose any more, we'll have to close down
Waiter, please keep count!
They're fighting back!
Captain Kau, please turn out the light when you go
Colonel Yamaguchi is very cost-conscious
Yamaguchi says there are guerrilla spies here
You think he's right?
I don't know, there might be
Are there or not?
In times like these, anything's possible
"Arrest list"
Who do you think is a spy?
How should I know?
You know me
All I care about is food!
You're a cunning devil
It could easily be you!
Right! It could!
Major Honjo...
wants me to take rice to his girlfriend
When I get back, I'll be all yours!
Get out of here!
See you
"Leave immediately"
Where were you last night?
You couldn't even kill a rabbit
and now you want to kill Japanese?
I'm asking you!
What are you asking? Haven't you seen everything already?
If you're worried they'll bring trouble
I'll leave them outside
That hurt!
It'll hurt when the Japanese catch you!
I'm your mother, do I worry you'll get me into trouble?
Is that how you talk to me?
Killing Japanese is a job for men
They're tough and strong, but what about you?
Weak and clumsy!
It's all right to die, but don't burden your friends
We...
We're counting on them to bring us peace!
Don't do anything silly!
Mother...
If anything happens to me
I won't be a burden to them
And don't be too sad
Oh my!
How can you say that?
Spit and say it again! Go on!
Spit!
Quick!
All right, don't worry
You want some congee?
No, I've been up all night
You need to keep up your energy
Killing Japanese takes energy
Have some congee
No, I do prefer some sleep
"The Flame of Resistance"
Let's try the dress on!
Miss Cheung!
Look!
Thank you
Get ready!
Let's move!
They called me "Little Ben"
I was just a kid back then
But already a member of the junior team
I delivered messages
It was a great honor
So you're leaving?
What about me?
I didn't say I wouldn't come back
When will you come back?
When we win the war
I won't last that long
Fighting the Japanese...
What difference can you make?
Mother, if everyone thought that way
there'd be no victory
All right!
When you come back victorious
I'll be dead!
Ma! Why do you say such things?
Take care of yourself
Lan dear!
Take this
It was probably in 1944
that I met Miss Fong again
By then
she was captain of the Urban Unit
Sister Fong!
Come inside! There are bandits around!
What are you doing here?
What do you mean?
I was asking her
Sister Fong, you know him?
He was a pupil in my class
Cheng Ka-Ben!
Isn't that right?
Not any more
Get out of those wet clothes
But we have only women's clothes
Shouldn't you ask me for the message first, Miss?
The message?
Report!
On the mountain, they need supplies, weapons and medicines
Especially quinine
Thousands of mosquitoes, many are down with fever
And food they're running out of rice
How can they fight on empty stomachs?
Hey, be careful with that!
I've never lost one!
I came forty miles down the mountain
In one go
I didn't stop
I almost forgot, should I stand night watch?
Get some sleep!
When I was coming down the mountain
I passed a cemetery
I sat down on a tombstone to rest
All of a sudden
a little guy dressed in black appeared
When I got up, so did he
When I left, so did he
And when I sat down, so did he
You know what that was?
The spirit of a wild mountain dog
They eat the hearts of humans
Yeah, they claw them out of your body!
Blood everywhere!
Don't scare me
If I was the chief of the wild mountain dogs
I would set them all loose
to tear out the hearts and lungs of the Japanese
And eat them all up!
Don't be afraid, it's the wind
I think of Miss Fong very often
The big brothers and sisters
looked after us well
They cooked for us
When our clothes got torn
they mended them
I miss her so much
Excuse me
Lan dear?
Lan dear!
Ma
You've lost weight
You still know your way home?
Come home!
Ma
I have to go
Go where?
To see a friend
See a friend in this state?
You're exhausted
Take some rest
I'll go
No, you can't
You can't
Mrs Wan has done it
Song's wife has done it, but I can't?
Mrs Fong!
Ah, you're here
Your daughter
has sent some salted fish for you
Thank you
We can have it with congee
Sit down
Are you hungry?
Starving
I'll bring you some congee
Thank you
Take it slowly
But I have to take things to Ng's Herbal Medicine shop
And pick up something for Sister Fong too
You don't need to rush
Rest for a bit
Or you might faint!
No need to rush!
I'll get you some sweet potato
Mrs Ng...
The medicine has arrived from the countryside, it's excellent
Please bring it through to the back
Would you mind closing the door?
Take a seat and I'll be with you
This is very important
Be very careful
I know
Take care
You too
Where are you going?
To Ng's
I've been there
Mrs Ng says this is very important
Make sure you don't lose it
Keep it well hidden
Shall I sew it in for you?
Yes please
I'd better go with you
No, it's my job!
And Sister Fong doesn't know about it
I've done it for her many times!
I'm an old hand!
Let me have it
At this pier, they check the boats, not the travelers
- Really? - Yes
Together?
What are you doing?
Nothing
It's just dried vegetables
And what's this?
I don't know what it is, I can't read
I'm just a villager
I make a little money
selling used clothes
I don't know what those things are
You old fool!
You don't know what this is?
The Japanese would kill you for carrying this!
Kill me?
You don't know any better, do you?
I can't read
Making easy money, huh?
Don't make trouble! Get on board!
Thank you, sir!
I wish I could read
Thank you
Luckily he let us go
I'm so scared!
(Hindi) Take out your money!
Where is your money?
Where's the money?
Hurry up!
Hand it over!
Quick!
For two?
What's this? So little?
So little?
I have no money
No money? Then get off the boat!
What is this?
No money? Lousy pauper!
Here...
These people hide money in their clothes
Search her pockets
Be careful
Stand up! Stand up!
No money?
No money
What's this?
What is that?
I found some paper!
Stay here, I'll tell the chief
Okay!
Sir!
Stand up!
Where is it?
Say you don't know me
Still not back?
No, she said she'd get back before dark
Come with me
Stay calm and listen
Your mother was caught
Together with a girl
Where are they?
They're being held at the Kempeitai
They might be moved later
The Kempeitai...
I'm in the Surveillance Unit, under Yamaguchi
I saw what happened
It's urgent...
we must find a way to save her
I'll think of something
Can you get help?
You joined them?
You think I'd do that?
You wouldn't
We must get your mother out quickly
You know what the Kempeitai is like
I'm afraid she won't last long in there
I can't take the decision
I'll get orders as soon as I can
Listen...
Act quickly!
I have to get the last boat back
Otherwise they'll suspect me
I'll wait to hear from you
Gam-Wing
Be careful!
Someone might be watching
I won't give you a hug
You can't come with me
That's an order, I can't explain why
But you have to go back
Captain, you grew up in a village too?
Yes
Haven't had pickles like these for ages
Help yourself
They're delicious
You're not eating?
I'm full
Captain, I've darned it
Thank you
Fung, come with me
Village chief
What happened?
The Japanese have caught my mother
When?
This afternoon
Don't worry
Village chief!
The Japanese are here!
They're about to enter the village!
Don't panic
Clear all this away
Stay calm and follow me
Take care!
Go that way
Don't worry
Why aren't they here?
Who's there?
Halt!
Don't move!
Your mother is in the Kempeitai?
For now, yes
There's a shallow stream behind the building
We have undercover agents in there
They'll help us
Don't be afraid
say you don't know me
Remember
Who are you?
I'm just a villager
I can't read
I sell used clothes
I saw this jacket and just put it on
I thought it looked nice
What was that paper?
I can't read
I don't know what it was
Can you read?
She doesn't know me, she just sat next to me!
Does it hurt, Mrs Fong?
I'll be fine
It hurts less than the first time I gave birth
If you manage to get out of here
tell my daughter that
I won't say a word
I won't get anyone else into trouble
Please don't say that
She must be in one of these rooms
The main entrance must be over there
Then...
we can set off a bomb there
Then you can break in on this side
There are two dogs
We'll bribe the guy who feeds them
You go in from here and get them out
Go down the slope
I'll cover you
The road is just beyond the forest
It'll be alright
Tomorrow they'll be crying
Let's go
You and the main team will carry out the rescue
My armed team will provide the cover
I'll stay with you
No, you get the prisoners and I'll provide cover
I want to stay with you
Listen...
I don't want you to die
rescuing your mother, understand?
Your assignment is to rescue them
You don't think it will work, do you?
We can't even break in
We have to give it a try
If anything goes wrong
the Urban and Firearms Units
will be lost
My mother is selfish
She hates losing face
But she has a kind heart
Fong Lan
Back when I first joined the Urban Unit
she slept badly for days
I should have comforted her
Perhaps I shouldn't have told her
Then she wouldn't have to deliver messages
And she wouldn't have been caught
But it will be alright now
She won't have to worry about me
She won't have to live in fear
Let's go
What do you do for a living, Ben?
I drive a taxi
You're still working?
Yes
Impressive!
I have to eat!
Of all of you, Ben was the only member
of the East River Brigade?
They say you're a great whistler
"The wind which carried the rays of the setting sun has died down"
"It's as if it melted away"
"The gleaming crests of countless waves in the sea
have flattened into a dull green mass"
"From far, comes the solemn sound of a bugle"
"Night's black curtain is falling, but glimmers of light remain"
"The wind which seemed to have whispered its last
is suddenly back"
"Now it sounds like a muffled drum"
"Boom - lun - lun, Boom - lun - lun"
"No, not merely the sound of the wind but..."
Mrs Fong
She...
insisted that she didn't know me
So they let me go
I'm so sorry
It's good that you're safe
On your knees!
Take these!
Dig!
Quicker!
I'm sorry
It's my fault you were caught
What are you doing?
Your safe is open
I was wondering if I should close it
You were wondering
if you should steal the map
This was made in our print room
You seem to have a habit of stealing things
Oh, that?
I took that for the toilet
You Japanese have toilet paper, but we don't
Are you playing games with me?
You're going to die, and you play games?
Today...
some of our secret depots were bombed today
Your people did it?
So all you people are good for is poetry and stealing?
And your people?
All you're good for is killing and plundering?
I don't understand
You're...
I thought we knew each other well
There are many things here
that you will never understand
Anyway...
You won't last long here
This is not about Japan and China!
This is about me and you!
In other countries
there is coming-of-age ritual as well
My father made these six cuts
You're now a real man
You didn't kneel down after the two slashes
So I'll let you go
You can leave now
Leave
You want one?
"When did the moon grow bright?"
"I raise my cup to ask the azure sky"
I came to say goodbye
The Japanese are nearly finished
I'm being transferred to Huizhou
to extend the North Canton front
Take care in Huizhou
"Don't let your boat topple in shallow water"
You don't think much of me!
I have great expectations of you
You risk your life on every mission
I tell you...
Since the day I joined the guerrillas
I've never expected to get out alive
In fact
we're lucky to be able to say goodbye like this
You know how I said goodbye to my comrades?
He's gone!
Farewell!
Really
Life has treated us well
Stay alive
My original name was Hung Sau-Fong
I will turn 27 towards the end of the year
Remember my name
and you'll be able to find me
I'll remember
See you after the victory
For sure
Sorry...
I'm in a hurry, can't give you a lift
Bye...