Original subtitles

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!

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?

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!

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!

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

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 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!

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!

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!

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

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!

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

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...