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THERE'S NO UNDERSTANDING FATE
THEREFORE I CHOOSE TO PLAY THE PART OF FATE.
I WEAR THE FOOLISH, UNINTELLIGIBLE FACE
OF A PROFESSIONAL GOD.
PEISHUI CITY, JIANGDONG PROVINCE. YEAR 1995.
Nice one!
If every department is here,
let me say a few words.
Last week, I asked you to submit
your merit evaluation applications.
Don't delay. No exceptions.
I'm serious.
As for your investigations, keep your minds open.
Collective honor will boost the team's morale,
and will improve our productivity accordingly.
Take me for example.
I'm willing to sacrifice my lunch in order to practice.
That also contributes to collective honor, right?
That's all for now.
Next week,
I want all your applications on my desk.
Without delay.
Have I made myself clear? Then get back to work.
-Ma Zhe, -Yes?
stay for a minute.
You remember Mr. Li,
from the Cultural Bureau?
He invited me to dinner.
Saying they're shutting the movie theater.
Nobody goes anymore nowadays.
I thought it over. It's good news.
You mean,
you want to turn it into our office?
That's right.
It's more discreet. Perfect for your investigation.
Ma Zhe,
what do you think?
Got it.
I'll be off then.
Careful with that equipment.
Give us a hand!
What do you think, Yan?
They even set up an office for you.
Where?
You'll see it soon.
Traditional martial arts.
Really.
Turn on the lights!
How long did Captain Ma tell you to stay like that?
You're back.
Go to bed.
Dinner's in the pot.
Hey…
I just had a strange dream.
But can't remember any of it.
Don't bother then.
You need plenty of rest now.
Hello?
Be careful with this evidence.
Come over here after your photos.
Measure the distance between number two and five.
Take a picture of this.
The dogs can't smell anything. Footprints are destroyed as well.
Do we know who the victim is?
Wang Fengxia. People in the village call her Granny Four.
She had no family left but adopted a madman.
A madman?
Where is he?
No idea. We're searching.
Captain Ma.
Look. This was found near the body.
Anything that identifies the owner?
I checked. Nothing.
-Inspect it thoroughly at the station. -Okay.
Captain Ma?
The witness is here.
Hello.
-You found the body? -It was me, sir.
When was that?
A while ago.
I told my dad. He didn't believe it. Even slapped me.
I don't usually trust what he says.
I'm not asking you.
What happened next?
I called some older kids to come look.
They finally believed me.
When you found it, was it already dark out?
Yes.
Comrade officer,
the TV news just started when my boy came home.
So it must be around 7:00 p.m.
Did you see anyone else by the river when you found the body?
No. I was all alone.
When the big kids saw it, they were all afraid. But not me.
Thank you for your cooperation.
We'll be in touch. You may go.
Mr. Policeman. There's something I want to tell you.
What is it?
If you catch the bad guy, can you show me what he looks like?
I want to know!
Don't worry, I'll definitely catch him.
Go home.
Goodbye.
Did we find the weapon?
No.
Shift change!
Come on out.
-Wipe yourself off. -Thanks.
Give me a hand.
We have about 50 households in this village.
We rarely see any strangers.
Did Granny Four have any enemies?
None that I heard of.
She just raised geese. Had no issues with anyone.
What about the madman?
I don't know his name or where he came from.
He showed up here years ago.
Comes and goes.
Have some more.
How do you know Granny Four?
We're neighbors.
She lived across the way.
Are you close to her?
We'd just greet when we see each other.
If anything happens…
We could give each other a hand. We were friendly.
Her husband died a few years ago.
After he died, she adopted the madman.
Took him home from the street.
We took care of her.
She often went out for walks, in and out of the village.
To the the orange groves,
or the hillsides, wandering around.
-Is he aggressive? -No, never!
If kids threw stones at him, he'd just smile back.
-He ignores you when you call him. -Usually, he's very calm.
Although bullied by the kids,
he doesn't react.
Yan, are these for dinner?
-Could be number two, quite sharp. -45 degrees from the upper left.
Number two?
-It's sharp. But the wound is small. -Not likely.
-It's definitely not. -Doesn't match.
-Nope. -Let me try.
Be careful with the knife.
This case must be solved quickly.
Our superiors are watching.
Understood.
You've got a good setup here. I'm pleased.
Oh yes.
Have you finished your merit application?
I'll get it to you tomorrow.
Good.
I'm off to a meeting. I'll leave you to your work.
Sure.
-Take care of yourself. -Yes.
This is the closest match.
LONG KNIFE NO. 8
-This weapon is quite heavy. -Yes.
The murderer must be pretty strong.
And the handbag?
The fingerprints we took at the scene
all seem to belong to
the same person.
The items in the handbag are all quite ordinary.
No other clues.
Have you checked this bus pass?
It's a multizone pass with no fixed itinerary.
I've checked the cassette and skin cream.
They can be purchased anywhere.
The flower's heart Hidden in its stamen
Has missed its flowering season
Your heart has forgotten what season it is
Who can understand it…
Captain Ma, we found the madman.
Others can go.
Xie, don't leave until you finish the whole tape.
He doesn't respond to anything you say.
We don't know what else to do.
Let me try.
Take him back. Keep an eye on him.
Xie, what are you doing?
Master!
You're back?
Why are you still here?
Where's your jacket?
Have you finished the tape?
Not yet.
Let's listen together?
I think it's necessary, and thank god you're back.
Don't you always say…
Captain, I'm on night duty.
You sure you don't want any?
Hong…
There you are.
No matter when you come,
I'll always be here waiting, in the first song on the B side.
I love little tricks like this.
I snuck into your office today.
Of course, I'd never disturb you.
But I just want to linger wherever you are.
Haven't seen you for three days. Miss you so much.
Ting,
mark out the residential areas
in the county on both sides of the rail line.
Yes sir.
Hong,
I ate twenty dumplings today.
So stuffed.
And you? How's your day?
I'd love to cook for you every day.
Today it's raining.
I fought with my mother again.
I can't go on like this.
Hong…
I want to tell you a secret.
Can we remove the background noise?
Our technology is not advanced enough.
Check the map.
The railway is at the intersection of three provinces.
Complex traveling population.
Involved 50,000 people approximately.
HOMICIDE CASE
Get me a copy of the tape.
Yes, sir.
He's been here three days.
We feed him, clean him, everything.
He's the one begging to stay now.
What shall we do next?
Let the villagers take him back.
Fine.
Hong…
you know people never see the far side of the moon?
It's as if we're hiding there.
Only you and me.
The two of us.
Hong…
There you are.
No matter when you come,
I'll always be here waiting, in the first song on the B side.
I love little tricks like this.
Today…
today it's raining.
I fought with my mother again.
I can't go on like this.
Hong…
I want to tell you a secret.
I can't go on like this.
Hong…
I want to tell you a secret.
This is for calling.
This is for backing out.
This is alarming if anything goes wrong.
That's what we heard in the tape.
Correct.
When I saw the malfunction ahead, I sounded that alarm immediately.
Are there any malfunctions in other lines recently?
No. That was the only one in the last six months.
Your heart has forgotten What season it is
Who can understand it…
Guess where I am.
I'm at a place where I can see you,
but you can't see me.
The voice sounds like our factory's accountant.
Accountant?
Where is she now?
She lives right up there.
Call her down
Sister Zhang!
What?!
Come downstairs.
What is it?
The policemen are looking for your daughter. Come down.
BOOKS ARE THE LADDER OF HUMAN PROGRESS
I can only look forward
to the day when
the underground flames will burst forth
and scorch me and this living coffin.
In these flames and blood,
I will attain eternal life.
Don't laugh!
Poetry is something very pure and serious.
Makes you face yourself honestly.
I believe that a poetry reading can have many forms.
He did an excellent job. Very sincere.
Let's all applaud his sincerity.
Who is Qian Ling?
Come with us.
You live far away. Why were you strolling there?
The air is better there.
Better air?
You took an hour and a half bus ride
just for the good air?
Why didn't you report the corpse?
I was afraid.
This is our captain.
Hong…
I want to tell you a secret.
Who is this Hong?
Are you still sure you were there alone?
This is my private business.
I have no interest in your private life.
But I'm warning you.
This concerns a murder case.
If you continue to be uncooperative,
I'll have no choice but to ask
your friends and family for help.
This shouldn't be too difficult.
Master,
that was brilliant.
I'm sure we'll find out who Hong is very soon.
-Keep pressing her. -Yes.
Hello, sir. I am Wang Hong.
I assume Qian Ling told you everything.
So you are Hong.
Yes. I'm Hong.
Comrade officer, let me tell you.
We were supposed to meet by the river that day.
But I arrived late. I couldn't find her, so I left.
The next day, she said that something happened by the river.
She was frightened.
And forgot her bag.
Do you know the deceased?
No, I don't.
What were you doing that day between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.?
I was in the factory playing cards until 7 p.m.
That was an epic loss. So I remember it clearly.
I wouldn't dare lie about this. You can ask around.
Comrade officer,
I came because I knew that you would eventually find me.
But my family must not find out
about my relationship with Ling.
You have to help me keep this secret.
Do you have anything else to say?
I'm warning you
if you're hiding anything, we will find out.
I've told you everything I know.
Use this phone number.
But please don't call me at home or work.
I'll respond anytime. Is that okay?
There's something I forgot.
I saw a woman by the river that day before I left.
She wore a textile factory uniform.
Running very fast.
Describe her.
Quite tall, with long wavy hair.
Did you see her face?
Not really. Too far away.
But her hairstyle was memorable.
Don't you try to lie to us.
I wouldn't dare. It's a murder case. Every word I say is true.
Master, I asked around.
Wang Hong really was playing cards that day.
Shall we let him go?
Are you sleeping?
What a stroke of good luck.
One trail goes cold, a new one appears right away.
Take it seriously.
We're investigating.
How the hell is this luck?
Don't be angry.
Our workers worked overtime that day.
No one could leave the factory around that time.
I have a list tracking the time they punched in and out.
Only one man named Xu Laing went out.
He's the hairdresser here.
Xu Liang.
7:10 p.m.
What is the victim's time of death?
Between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Is the list accurate?
Definitely, I was on duty that day.
That's Xu Liang's hairdressing shop.
I'll get back to work.
We're from the County Criminal Investigation Bureau.
My name is Ma Zhe.
We have some questions for you.
Sure.
Please have a seat.
I've been expecting you.
Expecting us?
Don't misunderstand me.
I know what you're going to ask.
As soon as I arrived by the river that day, I saw the corpse.
At that moment, I knew I would be caught up in this case.
What do you mean caught up? Did you kill her?
No. But it doesn't matter. You won't let me go anyway.
What do you mean?
Do you know what you're saying?
Perfectly clear.
Were you at the river on the evening of December 15?
Yes.
What for?
I went fishing.
Who did you go with?
I went alone.
Did you see a woman
with wavy hair wearing your factory's uniform?
No. I didn't see anyone else.
Are you certain?
I'm certain.
Comrade officer…
I know the procedure.
You'll investigate, hold me for questioning, and finally convict me.
Can we avoid all that,
and skip to the end?
You understand that you are now taking legal responsibility?
I know it better than anyone.
The hairdresser had a previous conviction?
Yes, I checked.
For indecency.
Someone denounced him. He was sentenced to eight years.
And was released after seven years.
But he has an alibi. Can't be the suspect of our case.
Neither is Wang Hong.
But Hong saw a wavy-haired woman.
When did this hairstyle become fashionable?
How come I didn't know that?
No idea.
But now it's everywhere. This clue doesn't help us.
It's a tricky situation now.
Keep up with the work.
Your file says you were awarded a grade three merit in Yunnan.
But there is no record of it here.
That's not possible.
There must be a record in Yunnan if it's not in our files.
Really?
Maybe it's a clerical error.
But that's alright. Find the certificate,
and we'll post it on our model worker board.
Do you know where my award certificate is?
What certificate?
The grade three merit award in Yunnan.
It doesn't ring a bell.
We didn't know each other when you were in Yunnan.
We shall never meet again.
I promised you
that only death can do us part.
But I broke my promise.
If only I had met you earlier, everything might have been different.
You said that we can forget reality when we close our eyes.
But poetry is not our sanctuary.
When we open our eyes again,
reality will be back, facing us.
Farewell, Ling. Pardon me. Forgive me.
What a strange coincidence.
We made so much effort to look for Hong,
turned out he's not the suspect.
And a few days later, he's dead.
Killed the same way as Granny Four.
What can we infer from this?
Qian Ling, we have some questions.
Did you plan to meet Wang Hong tonight by the river?
Did you go?
Who is it? You're not going out this evening!
If you go, don't bother coming back!
You haven't been out all day?
Wang Hong is dead.
We found his body by the river.
Here's a letter.
Must be for you.
It's evidence.
Master, I'm really upset.
Deal with it then.
My head's all mixed up.
What the hell?
Hong said he saw a wavy-haired woman at the site.
We went after her,
but Hong is dead now.
This wavy-haired woman is the focus of our investigation next.
Understand?
Master…
One more!
-Beat him! -One more!
Ma Zhe.
Why haven't you wrapped up your report yet?
I still need to sort things out.
This case is crystal clear.
Isn't the madman in the mental hospital already?
-Chief… -Wrap things up.
Chief, everyone is here.
Good. Let's take a group portrait.
I'll take the photo.
No, Ma Zhe.
You're the one who solved this case.
It's a collective honor for all of us.
Come on, hurry up!
Everyone come closer!
It's been a successful year. Next year let's do even better!
-More glory for us all! -Everybody ready?
One, two, three.
To victory in ping-pong!
Pick them up.
I see the baby's head.
Is that a foot?
It's a hand.
Ma Zhe, come look.
Baby is waving at us.
Ma Zhe?
Doctor, how is our child doing?
Everything looks alright.
Though the NT number is slightly high.
There's nothing to worry about.
We'll order a blood test.
Pull both of them out.
-You're leaving, Captain? -Yes.
Be careful.
What you've written makes no sense.
A tape, a farewell letter, a poetry meeting, wavy hair…
Why bother writing down Xu Liang's gibberish?
I've only written down the facts.
Facts are fine, but they must be based on the evidence.
Chief,
I need to investigate further.
What else do you need to investigate? Anything you're not clear about?
Why did Wang Hong die?
Why did the madman kill him?
If what Wang Hong said is true,
why haven't we found the wavy-haired woman?
On the night of the crime,
the madman appeared in front of me holding the murder weapon.
What a coincidence!
Coincidence or not,
we need to build a case around the evidence.
Fingerprints, knife wounds, weapons, and blood stains.
Isn't all of that evidence enough?
If not the madman, then tell me who did it.
What else is there to investigate?
I swear.
Chief,
I can't explain.
But, I'm sure this case isn't so simple.
I just want to clear things up.
Write your report thoughtfully,
and it will be clear.
Do you have anything else to say?
You may go.
Where were you on the evening of December 15?
At work.
Let them be quiet.
Ladies!
Ladies.
Please, be quiet!
Please cooperate with our police comrades.
How much longer will this take? We have to get back to work.
She's right!
Blame it on your wavy hairstyles!
Please settle down.
HAIRDRESSER
Captain Ma,
you're here after all.
Xu Liang, don't be nervous. I'm not here to investigate you.
Just wondering
whether you have a client from the factory
who is tall and has long wavy hair?
I've never had a client ask for this style.
I know that there is another victim.
You must be dying to solve the case.
Just arrest me, and you're done.
Why should I arrest you?
Are you the wavy-haired woman?
Don't bother looking for her.
Arrest me and you're done.
Xu Liang,
stop wasting my time.
I have to follow the investigation process.
In that case, Captain Ma,
which step are we on now?
Do I owe you a progress report?
I didn't mean that.
Give me a deadline then.
Name a date.
I know what happened to you.
Don't worry.
If you are innocent, I will absolutely treat you fairly.
I've heard that before.
Now I know where you are in your investigation.
Thank you, Captain Ma.
Captain Ma!
Comrade officer…
How is he?
Not good. We pumped his stomach.
He needs immediate dialysis to eliminate the drug.
We must transfer him to the county hospital.
Then do it!
We need his family's consent.
I've informed our supervisor. His family is on the way.
Where should I sign?
Transfer him now.
When did you find him?
Around 10 p.m. He was foaming at the mouth.
He swallowed a bottle of sleeping pills.
Master…
Master,
Xu Liang is out of danger.
Case closed now.
Send this evidence away.
You were always quoting Chekhov at karaoke. Wasn't that you?
Do you remember when I received
a grade three merit award back in Yunnan?
I never received a grade three merit award.
Not you. Me.
I don't remember.
We were drinking all day long. No time for a merit.
No. I can't be wrong.
You're drunk again.
Fine. I gotta go.
Let's have dinner next time when I'm in Yunnan.
Bye bye!
Please wait.
Take the change.
It's a genetic defect. Incurable.
Your child's cognitive development may suffer.
Neither of our families have a history of this disease.
How could this happen to our child?
I've already said it. Genetic mutation.
Not definite.
But a ten percent possibility is significant.
You can go back.
Think it over, if you want to keep the child.
Let's get an abortion.
The baby has a heartbeat already.
I can feel it.
We can try again in the future.
But it will never be this one.
Remember?
The baby waved at us.
You saw it.
It's true.
It's the boy who found the first victim.
His father was with him, remember?
Isn't the madman in the mental hospital?
Security said he has escaped.
They're looking for him.
This time we have an eyewitness. It's definitely the madman.
-Are you sure? -Very.
-Where did you see him? -Over there.
He was walking behind the child.
Hit him in the head with a rock.
Can you see clearly from this far?
Certainly, with my new glasses.
-Which hand did he use? -Right hand.
The child turned back to look. And was hit right in the face.
Master!
I just confirmed with the hospital.
The madman did escape.
Comrade!
Did you find something?
Search carefully! Spread out!
-Found anything? -Nothing.
Check over there again.
Anything, Lieutenant Yan?
Nothing.
Let's go.
-Anyone on duty? -I don't know.
Go check at the County Committee.
You're very strange, master.
Isn't the madman the murderer?
What draws these victims together?
I have an idea but don't laugh at me.
I saw a film about a man who murdered many people.
At first, the victims didn't seem to be connected.
But it turned out that their fathers all fought in the same war.
Do you think this case is similar?
You should go home and rest.
Yes, sir. I've already sent people to catch him.
Aren't you an honorary model team?
Is this how you earned your status?
The case was solved days ago, and you still let the murderer escape?
What the hell are you doing here?
I'll give you one week…
to arrest the madman.
Otherwise, you're all done here.
Yes, sir.
Do you like this color? It suits both boys and girls.
It's fine.
Do you regret keeping the baby?
What if he does have a birth defect?
Didn't the doctor say there was only a ten percent chance?
But she also said the risk is high.
Why are you so pessimistic?
How can an abnormal child survive?
I'll take care of him all my life.
Yes, you can, but have you considered the child's feelings?
Don't you think I have?
I'm his mother. He's in my belly. How could I not consider his feelings?
If he's really not normal, do you think his life will be easy?
You can't make the decision for him.
I am his mother. I said the decision is mine.
You have no right to interfere. Because the child is not in your belly.
You're a man with no feelings.
What's wrong with you, Ma Zhe?
Do you remember what you promised?
You said you would plan everything, about our life and our baby.
But nothing went according to plan.
I'm telling you,
this is not an accident. It's God's will.
Captain…
Xu Liang wants to thank you in person.
I see.
Captain…
Are you feeling better?
Totally fine now.
I wanted to thank you for signing my hospital transfer.
No need for that. I've just come to express my gratitude.
TO SAVE A LIFE IS TO RENEW A LIFE
It's just my duty.
I caused you a lot of trouble. I hope you won't take it personally.
Not at all. It was my fault
for not being clear from the start.
Now I'm aware of your situation. Please call me if you need anything.
Thanks to you, everyone knows now.
I used to feel like a rock was crushing my chest.
But now, I don't care anymore.
I can breathe freely.
Good for you. Take good care of yourself.
I've already planned my future.
Take this.
Make sure you hang it up.
So, it's you. I've met you before!
What are you looking at?
Let's go.
Yes. That's right. Too bad I can only die once.
If only I had met you earlier,
everything might have been different.
You said that we can forget reality when we close our eyes.
But poetry is not our sanctuary.
When we open our eyes again,
reality will be back, facing us.
I've listened to all the tapes.
Ling, you are the open window of my prison.
You are the shackles I wear willingly.
You are my floating island
and my gentle, peaceful native land.
We are the smallest utopia in the world.
Ma Zhe, Grade Three merit!
Congratulations!
What happened to you? Tell me.
Is it because of Xu Liang's suicide?
Anyone would be upset after this.
But isn't the case closed already?
No.
It's not about Xu Liang.
Then what's it about?
Whatever your reason is, you cannot resign at this point.
Who else can finish this?
City officials call me every day.
Chief…
my wife is pregnant.
Really?
Wow. Congratulations!
But you can't quit just because of that.
Ma Zhe, listen to me.
This case is coming to an end.
Once we arrest the madman, it's all over.
You can't let me down now.
I really can't do this work any longer.
What do you mean you can't?
I'm telling you, we are policemen.
Public servants shouldn't back off from hardships.
Especially you. Because you lead the team.
Do you understand?
Okay, enough.
Think things over carefully. Take this back.
I've got work to do.
Master?
Come in. Sit down.
What happened?
Have some water.
I would like…
to ask you for a favor.
Don't make fun of me. Of course, I'm at your disposal.
From now on, I don't want to hear anything more about the madman.
-Then who do I report to? -No one.
From now on, you're in charge.
I understand, master.
You take a few days off.
I'll take care of it. But…
will everyone on the team follow my orders?
I'll let everyone know.
I'll do my best.
Thank you, master.
Classes went well today. Just a bit late.
One of my students gave me some flowers.
That's so nice. Which one?
See you tomorrow Mrs. Bai.
-Goodbye Mrs. Bai. -Bye.
Bye.
Bye bye.
You can't catch me!
Does your colleague Xie have a girlfriend?
We have a very nice new teacher.
He doesn't need our help.
He's very talented.
What kind of talent?
He can do the splits.
Don't laugh. It's true.
He can really do the splits. I've seen it.
What else is he good at?
He's a good singer.
He can sing?
Ma Zhe…
you haven't sung to me in a long time.
Do you remember the first time?
The flower's heart
Hidden in its stamen
Has missed its flowering season
Your heart
Has forgotten what season it is
Who can understand it…
Why don't you
Give me your hand
We'll listen together To the song of the sun and the moon
The tide ebbs and flows
Ebbs and flows…
The flower will bloom again
As long as you desire
Let your dreams sail across The sea of your heart
Captain, keep your hat on.
Be confident.
Excellent.
Some more interactions!
Nice shot. Come on.
One, two, three…
Finished?
Time for the next set.
Change your clothes.
I'll change too.
Keep that on.
You look sharp in this.
I'm here for my photos!
Coming!
They're out of focus.
How long do I need to wait?
Almost there.
You shot this out of focus.
What is it, comrade officer?
Let me tell you…
our men were staking out the temple.
A man died there and nobody noticed? You're talking nonsense.
Chief…
I know you won't understand what I'm saying.
But I shot the madman,
and it was all planned.
By whom?
The madman.
The madman planned it?
He arranged for you to shoot him?
Is that it?
Then tell me, where did you go after killing him?
I went home.
How?
I was a little drunk last night…
Enough.
Ma Zhe, I know you've been under a lot of pressure.
You don't even know what you're saying.
My mind is extremely clear.
The madman is dead, isn't he?
Have me killed then,
and everything will be settled.
Ma Zhe…
You are a policeman, so you must know
there is a judicial procedure to follow if you kill someone.
Go home and think again about what really happened.
-Alright? -Okay.
I'll listen to you. I'll go back and get some rest.
But please send someone to the temple.
I shot four times last night.
You will know the type of gun from the ballistic trajectory in the wall.
Tell me how many bullets does a Type 64 gun hold?
Seven.
Show me your gun then.
Ma Zhe.
Leave your gun here.
Go home and rest. Immediately.
Now.
Comrade Ma Zhe showed outstanding ability
in handling the case of December 15.
He solved the case by meticulous deductive reasoning,
tracked down the murderer with unbeatable determination,
and confronted the murderer with dauntless courage.
His devotion to the public safety is a shining example for all of us.
The murderer will be dealt with according to the law.
He is now under active treatment in a municipal mental hospital.
With the approval of the Police leadership,
we hereby confer on Ma Zhe this grade three merit award
as encouragement.
Congratulations.
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