Original subtitles

Between Lok and Big D, I prefer Big D

We know how Big D is

Kids, us adults need to talk

Not that Lok is bad

But he still has to prove himself

Lok cares for the Brothers

He's always been there

ready to help out

When Brother Kwai died in Cambodia

Lok sent back the body

and organized a nice funeral

He gets along with other brothers

That's not enough

My business requires a strong leader

Tsuen Wan's a different picture

Big D has shown

what he's capable of

All my people support Lok

Police!

No phone calls! ID!

You're suspected of Triad activities

How is this Triad activity?

Women playing mah. Jong

And kids playing games

My card

Mr Soo?

Sparky, Dead Dog, Double East, Ice

and Fat Wah!

Arrest them

Yes, sir!

Get up!

You don't have a thing on us

This is a family gathering

. You have a job to do... Yes

. I demand hoods. OK

. Big D. Brother D

Fish Head, here's 200K

Tell Uncle Cocky to vote for me

Such confidence!

No wonder everyone is impressed

Can I get a piece

of the action?

Wait until I'm elected

Sworn brothers should help each other

I never forget how people treat me

I'll make sure Uncle Cocky votes for you

I wish

I could run for Chairman

You can buy the title

with cash

Stop selling white powder!

Sell washing powder, yeast rice powder

Or fish balls!

People from your hometown make good fish balls!

$15 a bowl. It's good business!

What's so funny?

Eat your food!

Is it good?

Eat the spoon too!

Big D, don't pick on him

I'm just joking!

Who's dumb enough to eat a spoon?

You obey orders like a dog

I'm leaving

Don't mess with him

You're upset?

Wait until you're somebody

Sun Society

took control of Wu Song Street

9555 just crossed the border

9555, deliver the chicken

to the client first

OK

Frozen chickens

I smuggle

a truckload a day

Bird flu

won't stop my business

Try some

We lost two of our nightclubs

to Lum Society

Wo Sing Society

has to take action

If I'm elected

I'll expand our turf to Tsim Sha Tsui

Ask Uncle Fat to support me

He's in China

There's a roadblock on the highway!

That truck carries dope too.

Take a detour

Tell him to help me

Uncle Fat makes his own decisions

9555, take a detour

Forget the chickens

Got it

Tell the clients there's a delay

Big D's turf

is my outlet for dope

I see

Wo Sing's members have just been released on bail

That should calm them down

They should all be shot dead

You chop off one Triad arm

and a new one sprouts in its place

All we ask for is balance of power

Peace and prosperity

The Triad is democratic It elects its Chairman

Sun Society has a simpler solution:

Power passes from father to son

The Triad election is a tradition over 100 years old

Keep a close eye on Wo Shing

200K

Screw Big D...

I lost his bribe money

on the soccer game

Manchester United... Fuckin' team

I got screwed

Their goddamn goalkeeper sucked

Boss, sober up

I am sober

Is it day or night now?

Here, 200K

Thanks

Good business The new girls look great

Uncle Long Gun

Boss

Where's the money?

Big D wants your vote

Jimmy

is that girl for real?

Go get her

100K?

That's all from Big D

Jump

Faster

Jump faster!

Faster!

Screw Big D! He gave Uncle Cocky 200K, and me 100K?

I won't support him!

Are you coming?

Stop the gambling

before you lose everything!

Lok respects the elders most

Last time

he paid my bail money out of his own pocket

He asked Sparky to set up that meeting

He got me arrested in the first place!

The current Chairman, Whistle comes from Wan Chai

We need some new blood

Lok is our man

How about Big D?

He knows how to make a dime

His people are troublemakers!

When they beat up

Uncle Cripple

he said nothing

He lacks respect!

Do you expect our type

to be polite?

It's Cripple's fault

He didn't identify himself!

Not Big D's fault

I'm voting for him. How about you?

Still thinking

Damn!

How about you?

They're both good

Nonsense!

Big D

Wah?

Big D

Still thinking?

Well

Lok is loyal. He plans to expand our turf

Everyone claims

to be loyal to the Society!

And expansion

is easier said than done!

How much

did Big D bribe you with?

What did you say?

You know what I said

Screw you!

What?

Tea's ready

Tea's ready

Watch it!

Just kidding

Haven't you finished yet?

He's getting old

Your last suit was too tight

Gold buttons

Just a moment

Make sure

you use the best fabrics

I need this for tomorrow

40 tables

Let's go

And I want the biggest ballroom

Or I'll go

to another restaurant

. Uncle Ming... Lok

Two pounds of best rib

Alright

My son loves it

When I was young

the Uncles got to elect the Chairman

I thought

they were very old

I wondered why it had to be that way

Later, I realized it was their seniority

Whatever they said carried weight

Getting a little money

is fine

But if bribery corrupts this election

we're better off auctioning the seat!

Without credibility, we are nothing!

Big D is the best candidate

The best to serve us!

I've made my point

This Society needs harmony

Not a one. Man show

I'm voting for Lok

Lok, you've been elected

Congratulations!

Thank you, Uncle Monk

Uncle Teng wants to see you tomorrow

Alright

Son, let's eat! Get me a beer!

Big D doesn't like people talking

behind his back

Understood

Show my office the bill

Here are the tips

Thank you, Madam

Please come again

Sure

Goodbye, Madam

Who is it?

It's Long Hair, Uncle Long Gun

What is it?

Big D wants to see you

Finish pissing first

Brother Sam

Big D wants to see you

Finish your banana first

In ancient times

before telecommunications

the Chairman could remain unknown

to the brothers of his own Triad

and not be identified

The Dragon Head Baton helped the Chairman to be recognized

Now, with progress

it represents the Chairman's authority

When I was given the Baton

it was a real fanfare

When I was elected in 1970

a lavish ceremony

was held for all the brothers

Even police detectives were invited

My predecessor was a messy guy

We had to clean the Baton

with insecticide

It caused a lot of trouble

This Baton is over 100 years old

It has been handed down to dozens of Chairmen

Losing it would mean losing face for the Society

Whatever happens, be careful in the next 2 years

I understand, Uncle Teng

Tell Whistle to turn over the Baton

Whistle! It's Big D

Tell Uncle Teng you won't hand over the Baton

that you don't support Lok!

We'll get into real trouble!

Then trouble it is!

I'm in trouble already!

It must be handed over

Do as I say! I repeat:

Tell Uncle Teng you don't support Lok

and won't give him the Baton

Then bring the Baton to me!

. Big D... That's all

Go get them!

Go get them!

Ice, it's Big D

See you at the restaurant at 8

We'll talk tonight

Double East, it's Big D

See you at 8

We need to talk

Uncle Teng, it's Whistle

What is it?

What is it?

I don't support Lok

He won't get the Baton

Something wrong with your head?

Call me when you're sober

I'll wait here

Don't try anything

Sparky

. Lok, this is Jimmy... Lok

Big D, it's Lok

Wait!

Go get them!

How can I help?

I heard you kidnapped

Uncle Long Gun and Sonny

Right!

We're brothers. Uncle Long Gun is old

Let's talk

What's it to you?

I'm just trying to end the dispute

You're supposed to be the Chairman

But talk to me when you have the Baton!

Talk to me when you have the Baton!

Go away. The Uncles'll take care of it

Then what?

I'll find him myself

Jimmy!

I said the Uncles'll take care of it

Don't cause trouble

I'm going to Lantau Island

Yes, Boss

I have to lay low for a while

Go to China and get the Baton

Wait for my call

Yes, Boss

Long Gun!

8 o'clock, at the restaurant

Big D said... you know what he wants

The Baton belongs to the Society

Whistle must hand it over

There's nothing we can do!

What if the Baton is lost?

Uncle Teng, we have to bend the rules this time

You're on Big D's side

I want to end the dispute

You're helping Big D

Don't insult me!

Why not?

We had an election

We can't annul it because someone's unhappy

Tell Big D the result is final

We can't risk

losing the Baton

I'm just going by the rules

Those who play games should watch out

Uncle Monk, look for Whistle

Tell Lok he is the new Chairman

Yes, Uncle Teng

Moron! My tire!

Superintendent Hui What's the occasion?

I'm arresting you before there's trouble

Hardly surprising

Screw you! My tire!

. Screw you! . Go to hell!

Freeze!

You're suspected of Triad activities

Freeze!

Can I call my maid

and ask her to pick up the dog?

Go to the station first

Don't worry, we don't detain animals

Police!

Lam Lok, you're suspected of Triad activities

I'll go with you

Do you need to cuff me?

Cuff him!

Big D deserved to win

I'll face up to my responsibilities

Finished? Where's the Baton?

In China

Where?

Guangzhou

You had 8 hours to go and come back

That was long enough to get it

I couldn't cross the border because I was on bail

You did last week!

Forget the Baton

Do you want me dead?

Don't cause trouble

It's against tradition

Screw tradition!

Last time

the Uncles talked me out of running

Now you talk about tradition?

Wo Sing Chairman?

You're nobody

Without my money you wouldn't have won!

Did you forget all that?

I always helped you!

Stop...

Big D...

How much did you lose on my casino boat?

. Stop... Tell me!

We're brothers!

Big D...

Are you Big D?

You should be punished!

Big D!

What?

Who do you think you are?

You're suspected of Triad activities

On what grounds?

Put it on!

I've nothing to hide!

Suspects request no hoods

Yes, sir!

. Go! . Don't push me!

I'll kill you!

Stop pushing me!

Kneel down!

Look here

They're Wo Sing's senior members!

They're all bosses!

Recognize them?

Ex. Chairman Whistle

Uncle Double East

Ice

And this one... Big D

He's really something!

Take your pictures!

Take your pictures!

You'll be my witness for police brutality!

Take your pictures!

Enough pictures!

That's enough!

Screw you!

Suspect on the run!

Suspect on the run!

Take your pictures!

Justice served!

Brother Lok

Sit

They don't have a case

You'll be released after 48 hours

Tell Sparky to find the Baton

Understood

All this is unimportant

Police is too nosy

They just want to stop us from fighting

Kill whoever has the Baton I'll pay anything

Understood

A certain Four Eye works for Whistle

He has the Baton in China

Lok's sending men to get it

What do I care?

Whistle's your friend

You'll lose face

Damn that Whistle!

Do you know Four Eye?

You mean Whistle's driver?

We grew up together

I'll call friends in China for help

Do you have papers to cross the border?

Big D knows you have connections in China

I won't touch the Baton

If you refuse, Big D won't sell your drugs

Here's your payment

Put the price up to $20

You sell it at $60 a pill

Give us a break

Big D agrees to $19 a pill

Kun, you're in charge

Get the job done

Yes, boss

GUANGZHOU, CHINA

Brother Tung, thank you so much

Brother Soo

I found your guy and the Baton for you

Thank you, Brother Tung

Big D said he'll pay anything for the Baton

His people are coming

Well, now

How's your wife?

Remember how I helped her to give birth in Hong Kong?

How's your son?

Planning on finding him school in Hong Kong?

He has Hong Kong citizenship

I'll let you go this time

Four Eye is not talking

You ask him where the Baton is

Four Eye, are you alright?

Hang in there!

Our people have decided to support Lok

Turn over the Baton

so Whistle can stay out of trouble

You can keep the Baton for now

Let's go back to Hong Kong together

Look at the state you're in. Is it worth it?

Have Whistle call me!

Whistle was hit by a car last night

He's probably not going to make it

Loyalty aside, you should think of yourself!

The Baton shall perish with Whistle

Damn!

Surround the house!

Follow me

I'm going to check the back

Leave with the Baton!

Will you protect the Baton?

If I ever embezzle anything

from my brothers

I will be killed by 10,000 knives

Freeze!

Don't shoot!

I'm a Hong Kong citizen!

On the ground! Don't move!

Mr Soo

Get up

Captain, we're pursuing the other suspect

Good

Take him to the car

Yes, sir

Everybody out

Bring him clothes!

Yes!

Get up

Long time no see

It's been a while

Last time we met, you were a gangster

So now you're a police captain

Before 1997

I was sent to infiltrate the Triads

And I treated you as a brother

I spent plenty of time

to get you off the charges

If you want my help

you better cooperate

I heard Wo Sing Society has a Baton

but I never saw it

Did your friend Big Head take it?

What?

I'm here

because a friend was kidnapped

and you arrest me?

I didn't break any law

I decide who breaks the law

Come out!

Tsui Tin

Teng Wai

Come out!

Sir

Sit

We won't talk without our lawyer

Sit down, Teng

Hong Kong has over 20 Triads

There are many people like you

The Triads are impossible to eliminate

I'm here to fight them

I'll destroy whoever causes trouble

I'll crush them

I don't care if you support Lok or Big D

I want a truce

I don't want infighting

Neither do we

You talk to Lok. You talk to Big D

Sort it out

Yes, sir!

The sooner you do, the sooner you can leave

Uncle Cocky

Uncle Monk

Don't take any action

Uncle Cocky is talking to Big D

I hope he listens

Big D

Big D!

What?

Stop causing trouble!

Why should I?

It's your fault the Baton's missing!

Don't blame me!

Whistle's men want revenge

Tough!

No one will support you!

What about my money?

What about my money?

My business? My clients?

Uncle Teng promises you'll be next Chairman

He promises!

He might do the dirty on me!

What if you're all dead then?

If you carry on, war is imminent

We'll be out of business!

We won't support you!

Fine!

I don't need your support! I'll do it myself!

"The New Wo Sing!"

Are you crazy?

Sir, open the door!

New Wo Sing Society?

What do you think?

War is imminent

Are you playing games?

My brothers won't allow a breakaway

lt'd mean the end of their business

What business?

It's up to us to decide

The police decide who can do business!

My brothers will be out of jobs

Then, what?

Then, we'll arrest you all

Wo Sing has 50,000 members

The other Triads have 300,000

Without rules and order

Can Hong Kong's prisons hold that many people?

I've been a Triad member all my life

We have traditions to follow

Take him back to his cell

Yes, sir

Sir, I want to see Big D

I want to hear it with my own ears

Uncle Cocky is old. He might have misunderstood you

Uncle Teng, I ran for Chairman in good faith

to serve the Triad with all my heart

I did everything to please everyone

I spent lots of money

If it weren't for that bastard Long Gun

I would've won!

Did you say you want to start a new Society?

I'm better than Lok!

Wo Sing deserves the right leader

I'm asking

if you intend to start a new Society

I want the common good

but if no one supports me

then I'll have to do it myself

Understood

So, war is imminent

Open the door!

I have no choice!

You want me dead!

No one will allow Wo Sing to break up

Our brothers will fight you

Then, let's fight!

Let's see who dies first!

Hear me? I'm nearing the border

My license plate is ZFV18

Thanks, Lieutenant. See you soon

This road is safer

Too many cops on the highway

I need to piss!

Is it much further?

Give me the Baton

What will I say to my boss?

I have nothing against you

Give it

If I rob a brother

I shall be killed by five thunderbolts

Starting a new Triad would destroy us!

Traitor!

He's betraying the tradition!

What does Lok want?

Let's fight Big D

My people are ready

Lok wants

to find the Baton first

I'm just doing my job

If I steal from a brother

I shall be killed

If I betray the trust of my brothers

I'll be killed by 10,000 knives

Big Head found the Baton

The police are after him

I know someone in China who can help

Can he be trusted?

Don't worry. He's trustworthy

Call Big Head

Give it

Kun, what's the situation?

I'll get it. I'm nearly there

A guy called Kun

is coming to help you

Who?

Kun

Find the Baton for Lok!

What do you mean?

Big D is starting a new Society!

Are you Kun?

OK, boss

Is that it?

No one will fight Big D?

Let's see who finds the Baton first

I will never embezzle property

from my brothers

If I do so, I will be killed by 10,000 knives

I'm sorry

Boss, it's Kun. I'm at the border

Deliver the Baton to Sparky

Understood

Turn off your engine. ID, please

Stop!

Boss, there's a problem: I ran down a cop

Shit!

Sparky will send someone to help you Where are you?

Near Fanling

but I'm being tailed

Hang on

Do you know Jet?

Sure. He deals coke for Fish Head

Your license number?

JE4206

He'll meet you at Shatin

OK

Now what?

"I want to see the Anti. Triad Unit"

I want to see my wife

You're on Special Watch. I've got orders

No visits

My lawyer!

When we have time

I want my lawyer now!

Whistle wants to talk

The police prolonged your detention

I'm worried about your business

Finish him

He's in custody

Finish him

I can't promise

I'm going back

Finish him

Whistle is close to Big D

His confession will be damaging

Big D is in trouble

Tell Sparky to take action Then, go see Whistle

He'll talk to the Society's lawyer

I'm leaving

Guard!

I have Sparky. Give me the Baton

Give it!

My delivery is for Sparky only!

I work for the Society

Whoever comes closer dies!

Take him!

I work for the Society

Get in!

Emergency Services? Someone's hurt

Send an ambulance

to Hung To Road

Uncle Teng was released

He wants you to call him

Give me the phone

How's Whistle?

The lawyer's on his way

And the Baton?

Jimmy has it

He wants to see you

He's not giving in

Uncle Teng, it's Lok

Just got out

If I can't convince Big D, it'll be war

Sorry about your son Lok wants to do Big D a favor

"I won't talk"

You'll be asked questions

You're badly hurt

Why keep your family worried?

Lok doesn't want you to bring down the Society

Your help

will guarantee your family's safety

What?

Thank you sir

We'll take action tomorrow

. Call sick ward! . Yes

You authorized the visit?

It was Lok's lawyer

Doctor didn't object

I said, no outside contact!

Thanks

Whistle pulled out his tubes

Sorry, Sir

Sorry, Sir

Tou, you're in charge from now on!

Yes, sir!

Why?

To pay back my boss and Long Gun?

I'm doing it on Big D's behalf

The Uncles will pay for them to get better

or look after them for life

I can't leave it like that

If you refuse, I'll be threatened

Jimmy, give me the Baton

I'll make sure you get promoted for your help

If you don't give me the Baton

you'll be

the Society's mortal enemy

Why do you think I had Whistle killed?

To save our business

Times have changed

Business is everything now

Crooks need to learn to use their brains

I'll be Chairman for 2 years

Show me respect

Do what you like after my term

Help me

I have money

I'll remember this

Thank you

Brother Lok, they're here

Thank you all for coming

Sorry

He did it for the Society

Let it go

Brother Lok, Jet

Kun, Mr. Soo, Big Head

Brother Lok

First time I've seen it

The Uncles won't forget you

I won't forget you

From now on, you're my godsons

You'll be under my protection

Godfather

Call me and I'll come running

Thank you

Godfather

Godfather

I should ask my boss first

I'll talk to him

Godfather

Jimmy?

You have everyone's support It's a win. Win deal

Godfather

Makes me feel younger!

Work hard

You may become Chairman

Not me, that's for sure

Kun's the best shot

He killed a cop!

I'll help you to hide

No need

If I can't beat the charges I'd rather accept them

I'll turn myself in

Get him the best lawyer

OK

Your wife's outside

She sent me

We should talk

Get in my car

If you don't, there'll be war

I have the Baton

Keep an eye on the boss

Tsim Sha Tsui has 600 restaurants

about 30 karaoke joints

20 nightclubs

100 bars

over 50 saunas, video arcades pool halls

Every month, the protection money is 10 million dollars

Then there are dope joints valet parking

Think I don't know the figures?

I know!

And it's too much for one person!

Get to the point!

Wo Sing could take over the turf

I reached an agreement with everyone

but you

Why should I go along with it?

I'll continue Whistle's policy

As Chairman

I'll protect your business

and you keep the profits

As for new businesses

we'll split everything 50.50

I'll support you at the next election

If you start a new Society

I'll fight you

with all my strength

There'll be one coffin for you One for me

You can carry on with me

or get out here

300 years ago, the Manchurian Empire exterminated

patriotic Shaolin monks

5 survivors got away

joined forces, swore to be brothers

to restore the Ming Empire

Known as the "Five Ancestors"

they created the Hung Society

It conducted heroic uprisings

Thousands of patriots valiantly died in battle

The Hung continued to exist

as a secret society

Commence the ceremony!

You are entering the Hung army fortress

Any disobedience

is punishable by death

I am Emperor Ming's general

I build bridges and roads

I cross mountains and ramparts Who doesn't recognize a Brother?

What do you want?

I come to enlist

. Why? . To restore the Ming

. What's your proof? . A poem

Arms are unleashed The Manchurians occupy our land

The hour of loyalty and restoration is at hand

Do you love gold or your brethren?

My brethren

Do you love gold or your brethren?

My brethren

First oath. Once a Hung Brethren

I shall treat the parents of my brethren

as my own

First oath. Once a Hung Brethren

I shall treat the parents of my brethren

as my own

I shall treat the relatives of my brethren as my own

If I do not keep this oath

I shall be struck down by 5 thunderbolts

Second oath

I shall assist my brethren to bury their parents

by offering financial assistance

or physical assistance if I am poor

If I do not

I shall be struck down

On the 7th day of the 10th moon of Yi xi Year

we nine brothers kneel before the altar of the gods

to make a pledge like the Five Ancestors

We will form a league of brethren

We nine leaders unite in fraternity

in the name of Heaven, Earth

and the Mings

We nine brothers

With one heart, and in honor

all united in life and in death

Born apart, we will die together

We pledge allegiance to Wo Sing Society

We pledge to look out for each other's wellbeing

Loyalty shall lead to prosperity

Traitors, renegades

and those of no honor shall be

killed by 3 knives and 5 thunderbolts

mercilessly pursued and cursed by the gods

End of ceremony!

Honor shall bring prosperity

Those of no honor...

will be broken

The God of War is our witness

Our sabers

united as 9 brothers

We shall no longer fight

If one of us is in danger

the rest shall go to his rescue

We shall conquer Tsim Sha Tsui!

I, Lok, shall be the first to fight

I shall be the first to offer money

Nothing will stop me

I will scare the enemy away

I shall fight on the front line

May my brothers prosper!

May the gods protect us!

May the gods keep us!

Keep a lookout

How refreshing, Big D

This is a negotiation

Where are your men?

You're wrong, Brother Dino

We've been friends for so long

You saved my life once

I remember

Why come on my turf?

Uncles' orders

I couldn't refuse

What is Lok up to?

He won't negotiate

He refuses a 50/50 split

I want him dead

I hate him as much as you do but what can I do?

He beat me at the election

My hands are tied

Let's take him down together

But we took an oath together

This is the modern age You're too old. Fashioned

50/50 on protection money

Park further away Wait till Lok shows up

OK

Brother Lok? It's Big D

I need a word

Your men are trapped

I called the cops

You're too naive to be a gangster!

You're a disgrace!

Use your head!

Police! Freeze!

Damn!

Long Hair, clean up the place!

Look at that!

The view of Tsim Sha Tsui at night is really something!

It's as if I'm looking at piles of cash!

Amazing!

I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you!

I couldn't have done it alone

You hypocrite!

Let's make money together!

Thanks, Jimmy, you're a good kid

After 20 years in the Triad

your boss and I call ourselves "brothers" and "uncles"

but we're nothing

We're only good for

gambling and drinking

And now... look what I've become

Jimmy, if you stay in the Triad

make sure you get absolute power

Otherwise, leave now

Damn fish! Come and die!

Know the secret to fishing?

What?

Patience!

Damn

We'll see who catches more

Daddy has four fish. I caught two

Auntie caught one

Uncle has none

What's up with my bait?

Goddam fish are blind!

Don't curse in front of the kid!

Doesn't bother me

These fish are blind!

I kept being woken up by the phone all night

Heard what happened to Tung Society's Chairman?

Yes

Danny, I need to go

Be my lookout

Heart attack

Poor man. Out of the blue

But Tung Society has two chairmen

One can replace the other

What are you trying to say?

I was thinking

Wo Sing could have more than one chairman

Most other Societies have two

or even four

In short

when one's in trouble, another can lead

Two chairmen also increase earnings

Wo Sing will become more powerful

It is an old tradition

lt'd be hard to persuade the Uncles

Let's persuade them together!

Another catch?

Support me

Will you support me?

Sure

Let's see Uncle Teng tomorrow!

Damn! Why can't I catch a single fish?

I'll throw them a grenade!

I'll throw them a grenade!

Go to the car!

Let's go home