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Do you hear me? Come in. Over

All's fine. The road is clear

It's a little wet though. Be careful

Uncle Paul

... How is he?

You all right?

Still alive

Great. A good racer's got to have guts

Can't compete without guts

But you know...

... you need brains as well as guts

Senior champion racing illegally with those punks!

Very well You can forget about the test in Japan

What am I supposed to say to the Japanese?

That you're a Hell Angel?

Easy, Paul. Let him rest

You're all the same. Stubborn asses

You call yourselves champs?

You call yourselves winners?

You call yourselves pros?

I've told you time and again

Don't mix with those punks!

You never listen!

Uncle Paul...

... they don't think of us as champs

I don't care what they say

This is my final warning

No more illegal racing!

Don't even talk to those punks!

If you do I promise you will never race again

Is that clear?

Paul...

Three bottles of beer, Old Man

It's no good to drink when you're racing

Bullshit! Booze adds to the thrill

Is that right?

Yeah

Up to you

Give him three bottles of beer

What do you want?

A coke, please

OK. A coke

How can these guys drink and ride?

You can't tell them anything

They've got to learn the hard way

These trophies yours?

Just a bunch of worthless antiques

Make yourself at home

You promised to get me the bike

You should know my business connects with Uncle Paul

If he discovers I'm sponsoring you...

... it'd be really awkward

Let's talk about it again

That's right. I've got to run now

What's wrong?

Didn't get the bike?

I'll just get a new motor, I guess

Forget it

You won't outrun a racing bike

You may make it on the curves...

... but on a straight road you'll be eating dust

They race a lot in Thailand and Malaysia

They've made a lot of progress

Don't despair. There must be a way

Who took my space? You?

No...

Have you tested the bike?

Not yet

Hi

I thought you'd be too busy to hand out

Don't you have to rush the work on that bike?

Yeah... Gotta take a leak Catch you later

Hello

These racers... do they hang around here a lot?

I can tell you're one of them

Not really

I overheard you talking about reconditioning your bike

Planning to race in Macau?

Just back from overseas?

Yeah. Do I talk funny?

You bored?

A little. I don't have many friends here

The corner pub is full of chicks Go try your luck there

We have a lot of weirdoes here

Weirdo

You leaving, Joe?

Yeah. See you

What're you laughing at?

Nothing. That idiot has his brake under his clutch

Really? True

His legs look all right to me

Sure. But shit bet it'll kill him one day

Bad luck. Looks like your bike fell over

Take care next time

Don't park your bike in the wrong space

I remember parking over there

You telling me you own this parking lot?

Seems that way

Why do the spaces have starting marks?

You're in the No. 1 spot

Is that reserved for the fastest guy?

Someone made the rule That's the way it is

Wanna drag?

I need to pee, too

Make it quick

I'll be quick

I've played with those overseas

Who cares? Everybody has one

Do you need a license for them in Hong Kong?

Sure!

There are lots of road blocks tonight

Follow me if you can If you can't, you lose

OK! Don't brake too fast on the curves though

I might run up your ass

Fine

Don't go over there

Hold it!

Stop!

Stop! How dare you run over the road block?

Chase him!

You're clever, hiding like that

Why'd you do that to me?

There was a truck I moved over to let you pass

I tried warn you, but just zoomed ahead

I thought you were scared I'd crash you

What is the...

Cops! Cops?

That way!

Quick, hide!

Turn off the light

What now?

Hang here for a while

Here?

Till the cops are gone

Are you a racer?

I rode a 125cc in the U.K

Ever ridden one?

Some time ago

Leave the bike here The cops are on the alert

No way they'd have had time to catch the number

And your clothes wouldn't give you away

What do you suggest?

Pick it up tomorrow

Tomorrow?

If the cops find you

tell them it was stolen

D'ya mind?

It'll probably get taken

with the rest of the garbage round here

I've ordered one like yours

Really?

Where?

At D's

How much are they charging you?

$88,000.00

Shit! You can get it at other shops at...

... $69,000

What? Sixty-nine thousand?

But you're getting it from Uncle Paul

Yeah. You know him?

He's a rip-off artist

Don't know how many times he's conned me

Stay away from him after this

No taxi here

I'll give you a lift

Why don't you stay for a drink?

Come in

You know how to repair a motor?

Yes. I did engineering

My dad wanted me to do a business degree

I switched to engineering without telling him

He almost fainted...

... when he saw my diploma

I'd do the same

A university grad playing grease monkey!

No wonder you're so fast

Did you soup it up?

The one I was just riding?

Nah. Haven't touched it

You haven't touched it?

And you were able to out-race me?

Maybe it's just your bike

You reckon? Yeah!

I use these to work on those

You've got a lot of free time

I can tell by looking at this place you don't have to work, do you?

I work We handle scrap metal and waste products

Like you?

No. Like old paper, metals, boats...

etc...

It's a big business

Did you know you can even sell urine?

How?

By the ton!

For the chemicals!

What's going on?

Playing with bikes in the middle of the night

People have to sleep!

You don't need to work in the morning but your brother does!

OK, OK. All right already. Calm down

Your old man?

So they say

Real fathers don't hate their sons though, do they?

Well, better ask your mom

I'd love to ask her

Too bad she's dead

I'm sorry

Never mind

It's okay

Anyway, your old man isn't that bad

At least he gives you plenty of spending money

Wrong. My mother left me some money

It's a trust fund I get a bit each month, like a salary

I'm lucky

Lucky you!

I don't have many friends

Let's hang out together

I'm very easy going

Sure

Wanna go for a ride?

Try this one It's real fast on straight roads

I got it up to 220km once

Truth?

I swear it. Check out the size!

What are you doing? What time is it?

I don't have a watch

Why?

I've a date

Where you going? I gotta go

You are going for fun?

Can I come?

How can I find you?

What's your name? You...

Why didn't you go inside?

Couldn't get the door open

You should've ducked under cover

Did it occur to you?

That'll do

Mom's back

Yeah? She's got permanent residence?

Let's take her out to dinner sometime

When you're free

What's wrong now?

Nothing

Let's go

What are you all doing here?

It's pouring. So I've brought them here for a midnight snack

You've got so many friends...

Maybe I should go home

I hadn't a clue they'd be here

How come Jiale has your keys?

He comes over a lot It's more convenient

What if I'm here by myself?

He's a close friend Nothing to be scared of

Can you see?

I just help you to clean it

Don't play up in front of my friends OK?

Why are you ignoring me?

It's nothing

Looking for a new job again?

Just checking the papers

Did you have a row with Yee again?

She looked upset when she left

You've been together so long What's to fight about?

You'll regret it if she leaves you for someone else

That lazy bones still in bed?

Get up! Get up and work!

What a boy! I've spoiled him

He'll only listen to you

Have a word with him for me

Sure

What's with you? Still on the job search?

You've got share in this shop, too

Why don't you work full time here?

We can't afford two full-time salaries

We'll get by

Sometimes I don't understand you young people...

You won't do jobs you think are beneath you...

... but you can't get better ones not just like that, anyway

I'm worried about Jiale

Look after him for me, will you? Steer him away from bad company

Don't worry

He's just a little lazy

He's a pig

So am l

At least you have plans for yourself

My grandson does nothing but sleep

Life is short. He's wasting it away

I'll catch up on my sleep in the coffin

Guess what? Next month...

... Jen, Ho, Lan and l...

... are going to open a cleaning business

You're really something

What a joke? You... a cleaner?

What's so funny about that?

What're you gonna call it?

Aged Beauties Rubbish Removal?

Don't look down your nose at us

We may well sew up all the cleaning jobs around this area

We'll collect mountains of scrap paper and cans

Sure. I'll believe it when I see it

Of course, I should be retired at my age

But could I count on you to look after me?

No way

Want it? Hand it over

No. Who cares!

David, come here

Look at these

They're all champion racers

There's an even faster model coming out soon

Isn't that Bruce Law? I saw him race in Macau last year

Not bad

We've just got your bike registered

Chuen, is it ready?

All set

This's it. Check it out

This one?

What d'ya think? Cool?

Who's ridden it?

Dunno

Was it you, Chuen?

No. Dunno who it was

I told you to check it out, not road it

I didn't, Uncle Paul

Who the hell did then?

Don't tell me that you let him take it out

It's OK, Uncle Paul I think I know the guy

You know him?

He told me he wanted to try it

Fine. Give me the keys

You won't be opening the shop again

Yee!

You've been working here for a long time

You sure you know what you're doing with that guy?

Take them

No. It's better that someone else keeps them

Better for me, too

I'll get the paper work for the sale

You know him?

... the guy who rode your bike?

We met last night

Wait... we talking about the same guy?

Did he tell you I'm a rip-off artist?

Yeah

... and a crook?

How'd you know?

Listen! I don't care how well you ride or how rich you are...

... if you want to ride with my team

stay clear of those punks

He didn't seem like a punk

My team has sponsors...

My bikers are sportsmen, not Hell Angels

I won't let anyone spoil my team's reputation

So stay away from them

They're a bad influence

Sorry. I'll get you a new pair of tires

Don't worry about it

So he's your...

my boyfriend

Uncle Paul and him... they don't get along so well?

It's awful for a father and son

Father and son?

It's worse than awful

They speak of each other like enemies

Yee...

Here's the documentation

Sorry about what happened, David

So he's your...

... your son, Mrs. Jian?

Yes

He looks more like Uncle Paul than you

I'm his step-mother

I'm a bit busy. You'll have to excuse me

Don't ever mention him in front of Uncle Paul

It upsets him

I see...

How can I contact him?

Have you got his number?

He's there every night

You can get your bike serviced there cheap

Joe and Uncle Paul don't get along

Yet you work for Paul...

... and now you're recruiting customers for Joe...

Funny, isn't it?

You own this shop?

We're partners

Here

Thanks

How'd you find me?

Your girlfriend gave me your card

You know the bike you rode the other night...

... was mine?

Why don't you get along with your old man?

And you?

Me?

I guess my old man thinks I'm useless

Same with me

That's no reason not to race

Why don't you compete?

No license

No license?

Why not?

I used to take his bikes out secretly

I was fined for speeding for eight times in one month...

I got over 190 once

I ran into this magistrate who hates racers in court

I was lucky he didn't have me locked up...

How long is your license suspended for?

Seven years

Seven years?

It's almost up I can re-apply for a new one

Aren't you scared of being arrested for driving without a license?

Sure

That's why I never drag anymore

Never?

Except with members of your old man's team...

... like that fellow who's just won a trophy in Macau

How'd you know?

People talk

They said no one can out-race you

You're so fast that even stickers get blown away

Like this?

Aren't you a member of Uncle Paul's team?

Might be. Not decided yet

Got something to say? Say it in Macau

You racing there too?

That's right... I almost forgot...

You're No. 2, aren't you?

Why this childish game?

Putting a sign on the ground...

... and pretending you're just second best?

Any champ will tell you this is no child's game

Just joking. Why so serious?

Game's up

I might race this year

Great! I've watched the tapes of the last few races

There seems to be no real competition this year

I'd say...

... it's just you and me

Aren't you a bit too confident?

Better than no confidence, isn't it?

Why don't we form our own team?

I don't want to join your dad's

He's got too many people

He's got proper racing bikes

We can make do. It's a matter of skill

We'll see I might fail the test for my license

Fail? No way

Wanna go for a drink?

No. I have things to do tomorrow

You think I'm a man of leisure like you?

Man of leisure?

I wish!

What's your name?

David. David Kwan

David Kwan!

Don't be so petty

He's all right

He's full of shit

He's got talent

As good as you

Brothers and sisters do you know where you're headed?

Have you thought about your goals?

Life is like a tire

You'll never know where it'll take you

But don't let yourself be like a tire

Be the driver

Don't hesitate

Brother, please don't go..

I've seen you somewhere before

Hello

What a coincidence!

Yeah. Going to work?

Yes. Just going to the office

Got a card?

Sorry, I just gave away my last one

That's OK. By the way we've lots of office supplies...

Gimme a call if you need copiers or typewriters

Sure... of course...

And you?... Shopping? Or just hanging around?

No way

I've been busy Got an appointment in a minute

And you? Taking a break?

No... I've got an appointment, too

Really?

Wanna go for a drink?

Didn't you say you had an appointment?

Oh, right... it's almost time

Next time. I'm tied up anyway

See you! Sure... Next time

I'll call you. Bye bye

What else is there to life but racing?

Lots of things. Family, friends, career...

You know what I'm scared of most?

Getting tired of racing before I find something else

Dunno what I'd do

You could try something else

Like marriage

You out of your mind?

A rich boy like you could do anything you'd like

Is money really that important?

It can at least ease your pain

When your heart breaks you need a lot of dough for booze

True

Maybe I should start saving

How about you? What are you scared of most?

Having no great memories for when I get old

Like of being champion racer?

That's No. 1

Trying to prove something to your family?

Not really. I'm doing it for myself

You've got to satisfy yourself The rest is irrelevant

It's settled then

I'll get my friends in London to find bikes

As partners, we're sure to win

Aren't you so fast you rip the stickers off your bike?

I'm faster than the wind

Bullshit!

A hurricane's just about 100 kph or so...

I'm faster than that

Well

no matter how fast you are...

... I'll beat you

They're here!

Hold it

Sorry, please wait a tic

Let's go

You know those people?

Stay away from those punks

Let's move

Thanks

Officer...

Gonna race illegally with this permit?

Wouldn't dare

I'm thinking of buying a 50 c.c.

Next time you tell a lie don't blink so much

Did he not pass?

Could he fail?

Passed

Catch!

What is it?

So generous!

I've never scored a gift like that on my birthday

I won it in a lucky draw

Look at this one. Who's it from?

Who's it from?

So many hearts!

Me

That's so sweet

It's beautiful!

It's your favorite song

I've already got the CD

How much was it? Doesn't look cheap

You're so unromantic

If I were you, I'd give her a big kiss

He's right... give her a kiss

Let me finish opening the presents first

Who's this from?

Me

You've got your license take it easy on the road

This is for your next race in Macau

Thanks

You got your license?

Car?

Motorbike

Who's this from?

From you?

What are you all doing?

Who's going to give me a hand?

Well? You deaf? Go and help!

Come on!

How long have you been together?

Six... seven years now. She's been working for my old man since graduation

What?

Would you believe I've never seen her cry?

Crying is good?

I don't mean that... but you know, girls...

I know You like those soft girly type...

... who'd cuttle and coo...

Yeah. She doesn't care about me

It's her character

She's very stubborn

Whenever I talk about racing she pulls a long face

She worries about you

You want a chick who just eggs you on to go faster and faster?

You really want a girlfriend like that?

I had a foreign chick like that in London

Once I fell over as soon as I started up the engine

You know what she did?

She laughed and applauded...

... Like it was a joke

I wanted to slap her!

Well, it's not an easy thing...

... to maintain a relationship for such a long time

Sure. We certainly know each other's shortcomings

And virtues, too?

It's really a long time

I guess it's not bad if you can just put up with each other

Look at her! She's having a hard time

Cheer her up

It's useless

Come on!

Go!

Let me help

It's not that I don't like the music box

I might not race I don't even have a bike, do l?

Up to you. You never listen to me

It's my birthday Don't be such a wet blanket

I'm not feeling well

You say that every time you don't want to talk

It's true. It's my period

I've run out of medicine Can you go buy some for me?

Ask your sis to get them

Forget it. I'll go myself

Racing Association

Did they approve me?

No

They decided to disqualify you

Why?

Maybe it's your reputation

I haven't done any illegal racing for a long time

What about last December? When Yan got so badly hurt

He's recovered and will race this year

They approved him but not me. Why?

Sorry that I can't help Maybe you should talk to your dad

He's a committee member He's got influence

He must have spoken against me

I don't believe it

I'll talk to him tomorrow

No. I'm not going to beg favors from him

Don't you want to race?

If that's your goal...!

Why should I have to beg him?

He's your old man!

No one would say anything even if you knelt before him

You're a family To hell with this face-saving bullshit

Buy him a present

Something to drink, perhaps

I'm not going

Up to you

That's right, he's not drinking anymore

What can you give him instead?

Why'd he quit drinking?

Something to do with uric acid or cholesterol

Can't remember

Course, he's no longer a young man

I don't why he's been trying to act like one lately

Look at the way he dresses

He's an oddball, that one!

Just like you!

Uncle Paul. Happy birthday

Thanks. Have a seat. Join the game?

I'll be fine. You go ahead

Auntie, look. It's Joe

This is Joe's girlfriend

Was that bamboos? Wait...

You missed your turn

Are you that mean?

OK. I won't take your money

Paul. Here comes Joe

It's for you

Happy birthday Paul and best wishes for your health

Thank you

I told Joe you were suffering from uremia

He went right out to get ginseng for you

Uremia my ass!

Damn it! My problem is uric acid

That's what I meant. My mistake

Come, have a drink outside

OK...

Excuse me

You hungry? Want some noodles?

No, thanks

Enjoy

I want to talk to you

How many bikes are you entering this year?

Seven or eight

Why so few?

Those Hell Angels will never make proper racers

No point in sending them

True. Do you have any spare bikes?

Why?

I want to sponsor a small team...

... in the name of my bar

You racing?

No way Haven't got the flexibility anymore

It's different with a big chopper

I'll even take you on with one of those

So who's riding?

Joe and Jiale

Are you here for my birthday?

or for my bikes?

Of course for your birthday... and your bikes

And you?

I want your bikes

I have six reserved for Teddy for the Senior section

Two for Xian and Dahua for the pros section

There's a 250 c.c. left...

We could use that

I'd have given it to you if you'd asked earlier

What's changed?

I've a new racer. Real fast...

Here he is!

Happy birthday, Uncle Paul A small present for you

Thank you

You know him? You stole his bike for a ride once

I knew I shouldn't have come

Don't go! The banquet hasn't even started yet

I don't care what I ride I'll win on a regular model

You don't have to do this on me

Do what?

Joe, please!

Even if you're scared I'll beat them...

... you shouldn't have blocked my permit

When did I ever do that? That's ridiculous!

I've nothing more to say. Let's go!

What's with you, Joe? Where are you going?

I said let's go

Bye, Uncle Paul

Let's get outta here

Did you have to pull such a stunt on my birthday?

Stop yelling, Paul. We have guests here

Paul, I must say...

... that I quite enjoy watching you and your son fight

It's like watching a movie You'd better shut up!

Come on, Paul. You have guests to greet

It's OK. Don't worry

Are you very close?

Just friends

Look, we all have the same hobby

Why all the hostility?

Win or lose, we can still be friends

Does he think of you as a friend?

Now you're on his old man's team...

... he'll never take you as a friend

You'll be like his father's toy

He'll destroy you just to anger the old man

Even if you win the race in Macau...

... no one here will consider you a champ

That is, unless you beat him

What's wrong? You have a row?

Let's go

I told you so!

You wouldn't believe me

OK, we're off

Joe, I want to talk to you

Later. Let's go outta here before my step-mother comes down

I said hold this

Joe!

Please don't misunderstand me

London called and said they couldn't find the bike

Then your dad called so I said yes to him

I'll help you get another one

I don't need your help

Yeah, you've got your bike

I've been thinking of you as my friend

I haven't

Fine

You know the trophy means a great deal to me

When I claim it, I don't want people saying I'm not the real champ

Let's race now

Wait till you've won it first

Let's leave a race to Clear Water Bay restore the banquet start

Go

You'd better leave first

Joe, those bastards are after us

What d'ya want?

Wanna race?

Clear Water Bay?

If you can keep an eye on my tail-light you win

Don't do it, Joe

Call Jiale. Ignore them

Xian, they aren't coming

Head them off

Go!

Pull over to the side

If we don't race them they'll take us for wimps

You'd better go

No. Joe, don't

Go home. There's a taxi I'll get it for you

What are you doing? Do you have to go?

Come! What's up?

Over here! Meiling

Let's go, Meiling. No

Let's go. I'm not going!

What are you doing? You want to die with him?

I'm not going! Let's go!

Stop pulling me!

I've had enough of you!

Go and it's over between us

Wait! I'm talking to you, Joe

Waiting for us?

Yin, they're behind us

Bastards! We had our chicks with us just then

Cut the crap! Let's race!

Don't let 'em get in front. Block 'em!

They're chicken, they have to brake

They don't used to race on the road

Be careful!

He's slowing down, speed up!

Watch out!

Why'd you look back? Almost ran into you

Why there are cars come towards?

Two-way lane, be careful

What's up?

Is it OK? OK

Is it OK?

Dad, how's mum?

Mum!

Mum! Get down, kid

Mum!

Why are you cutting up my pants?

You can't get up. Lie back down

Why am I here?

You can't get up. Lie back down

Blood pressure drop, prepare blood

Joe, come take a picture with mum

Let's take a picture together. Come!

Joe, come take a picture with me

Come, Joe. No

No. Take a picture with me

Joe, where're you going?

Be a good boy Don't run around, be careful

Paul, see what he's done!

What is this?

What d'ya think? He's spilled paint everywhere!

Why can't you behave?

Spitting at me? You little shit!

I hit you because you're naughty

It's for your own good. Understand?

Take this!

Take this!

Be calm

That's no way to treat your son

Can't you be more gentle?

Why don't you teach him then?

Lay off it, will ya?

Try and shut your own son up!

You can't push him too hard

Can't I have a little rest when I come home?

What do you want? Don't you have any work?

I'm warning you: don't mess around with my staff

Look how fat you are!

You're ticklish! Don't go!

I've told you not to ride my bikes without permission!

Stop riding my bike! Don't hit me again

Happy birthday

Thanks. I've a present for you, too

What?

My license has been suspended

Really?

Great! Fantastic!

You'll never be able to race again

Where are you going?

I'm going to die

You'll only be happy if I die

Forget it!

There's no pulse

Nurse, he's awake!

I'll get the doctor

Joe

You've just...

Weren't you trying to tell me something just now?

It wasn't just now...

That was ten days ago!

He's conscious

I don't suppose you'll be giving me your bike

But...

... in case you change your mind gimme a ring

I'll win for sure

How are you today? Feeling better?

Much better

Nurse, is he OK?

He's real lucky. It'll be fatal if there're blood clouts in the brain

Let me change his bandage

Miss Ho

Look! Your wife's scared to tears!

What a pity!

Don't drive so fast after you've recovered

Yee...

Go to him

Yee...

You crying?

Look at you! What an ugly duckling!

Easy!

Watch your steps!

See you

Take a good rest!

Hi, still here?

At least a couple of more months to stay You?

I'm here for a check-up

Great. See you

No need to worry

See! I've recovered completely

I can even stand on my head! Wanna watch?

You're so careless... Let me help you

You OK? Yeah

Watch out

What's up?

Nothing

Eat up

Please give this to Joe for me

Without you as a competitor this trophy simply means nothing...

Get well soon. See you on the race-track next year. David

Can you get me two fried eggs?

Sure

I want to eat salad

Strange. She smiled

Haven't seen her smile for a long time

Has your neck recovered?

Much better but it's still painful in the chest

How come the wound is round?

It's caused by the helmet The helmet? How?

You see, the bike was in high speed...

... when it crashed on the railing... The head hit first

The helmet also crashed

But the neck wasn't strong enough to support it and it went off...

I'll teach him a lesson

... and pressed against the chest leaving a mark there

It sounds awful!

I'm just telling you the facts lt'd be worse if he was faster

The crash would have been much harder...

... and the helmet would have exploded It would be like a broken egg

Don't you believe? I don't

Joe, people are talking about you

What?

They said... you've actually recovered for a while

It's just you didn't want to race against David...

... that you're faking

Those bastards!

I bet there must have been grease on the road

Otherwise it wouldn't have'en possible for the bike to fly off like that

after he'd made that curve

There must be something wrong

Yin, gimme the helmet

I'm all prepared Let's start practice next week

We'll race him again

Yeah. Let's do that

What's wrong?

Yee. Get out of here

All of you! What're you doing?

You want him to die, do you? He's still not recovered!

Why can't you leave him alone?

And you! You're pro, aren't you?

Avenge for him, then!

So what? All you do is to yell at me!

Try that once more!

Get out!

I don't wanna see all of you anymore

Get lost!

It's all your fault! Why not talk about girls?

Insane! It'll be shit too!

Why blame it on me? None of my business!

Sorry

Why ask him to practice when he's still sick! Bastard!

So what? Ouch!

So you call them your friends?

All they know is eat and drink...

... yet they never pay for the repairs of their bikes

Just the booze would've cost more than a couple of thousand bucks each month

And here they are telling you to risk your life again!

Have they ever cared about you?

Come and massage my neck There's a small pain

Where? Here?

What's up? You were like a tigress

Look at you! You look awful

Crying all the time

Why?

Scared I'll die? Scared I'll leave you by yourself?

Don't say that!

Will you still want me if I'm crippled?

No

What if I'm paralyzed?

You're out of your mind or what?

Everything will be OK if you don't race

Just once. For the race in Macau

Sometimes I just wonder...

... I mean... watching the way you looked at the bike and the engine...

... what did you like in them?

The speed

You've had over 100 stitches all over your body...

It's all its fault

He's even worse

He went into pieces

You're saying �he

It may be just an engine

But...

... sometimes I really feel that they've got a life of their own

When I take on a curve...

... they'd warn me if there's something wrong

Either it's a slight vibration in the engine, or the tire�s squeak

I'm telling you the truth It wasn't their fault last time

We know each other very well

All the bikes in the neighbor-hood know us, too

Yee...

I like riding on them because it inspires my spirit to fight...

... to challenge myself

When I'm riding...

... I can feel the wind blowing in front of me

If I speed up

it's like racing with the wind

I'd bow down to reduce the resistance caused by the wind...

... and keep on going...

... until I've won the wind

I can't afford to lose

That trophy was supposed to be mine

Joe

are you just being jealous...

... or vain?

Everyone knows that you're the fastest

You... you don't need that trophy...

... to prove yourself

Even if you win, so what?

You may lose the next time

Don't give a damn to how people may think of you

There are other things to achieve

Yee...

I don't want...

... to lie to you

Just this once...

Please

OK, no more race. Promise

I promise never to race again

Swear!

Why?

I promised you I wouldn't go around with another girl

It's been seven years now Have I broken my promise?

Who knows?

Surely I'd wanted to but you were watching all the time

What?

You've hooked me up

I'm afraid I've started to like you a little

So long...

I'm in love with you

How much?

It's your problem

Joe, I don't want you to be a cripple...

No, I won't

... nor be paralyzed

I promise...

... even if you're crippled or paralyzed... I'll always be with you

But you must promise me... you must never die

Don't die...

No, I won't. I'll never die

What's up?

Something's wrong with the engine There's a strange noise when I speed up

Let's try it on a straight road and find out

Where are you going?

Stay here

Your neck OK?

I'm fine

Jiale, slow down. Not too fast

Look at yourself

What are you trying to hide?

What does it mean by this look?

I know...

I know you're trying to help

But l...

It's just like the injury your waist suffered...

It's just an accident

Have you ever regretted?

Look at those trophies...

What do they worth?

I'm wondering if I should really give it up

Maybe...

... it simply doesn't worth my...

Worth? You're asking me if it's worth it?

Ask yourself!

Is this clothe worth buying?

I don't think so

But you like it that's why it's worth it

Have you gone nuts?

You really think racing's the safest sport in the world?

How many times have you fallen?

This time is different

I've never been so close to...

... death!

Everything was turned upside down in my mind

It's a most...

... horrible feeling

You wouldn't know the route

I was there

There's this car...

... which wouldn't let me cut in

The road in front of me was getting more and more narrow

I sped up...

Suddenly everything became silence...

... until in the end all that I could hear

was the sound of my own heartbeat

When you concentrate you won't hear anything

You mustn't crash

It was like a split second

He forced me to the side

Didn't know how many times I turned around...

But both of us came out OK

I went to celebrate with him by drinking

I remember saying to him... it was...

... it was really exciting It felt like such a long time...

I recalled a lot of things

even the way he looked in school what he did... down to every detail

He was drunk that day So I took him home after he'd thrown up

But no one expected that he'd...

... die the very next day

It was a shock in his brain

Maybe I should have joined the race

I should really have ridden that car...

But I didn't

Time has since passed away

The truth is, the more you're scared the more you'd overcome it

It's too late

Too late. Nothing's left

What if...

What if it doesn't work...?

It's nothing. Just forget it

Really?

You still have other goals to achieve in life...

... don't you?

Anything wrong with it?

Why did you stop so soon? Almost ran into you

What's bothering you?

Tell me

I'm scared

I'll never dare to ride on a bike again

It's good to be scared

You know why?

It's because you've grown up

You've learned to consider the results of your actions

I remember telling you that one day you'll learn to be scared

Once you're scared, you'll quit racing

Maybe it's time you do

No, can't be this soon

I know what you're scared of

You're afraid that people will find out

No one will know

You don't have to tell them

You should give up racing...

... now

I'll quit my job and help you

You know all the mechanics Let's work on the shop

I mustn't give up

I mustn't... Don't force yourself

You can find some other hobbies for replacement

Maybe tennis, cycling...

You still have a career...

... not to mention me

Promise me

What do you think of the door? Should we change it as well?

And this lamp, too Maybe we needn't change that

It's still rather new

What a waste!

You must be thinking you're the champ!

Give me some

Come on, everyone

Jiale, why is business so bad?

Look at this

No idea

Maybe it's the refurbishment

It's too pretty. More like a restaurant

I'm serious It's started to be in the red

Where are the boys who used to come to our shop?

He was famous back then and people came here out of admiration

You couldn't even turn them down

They've given him a name

What is it?

I'd rather keep it to myself

Jiale, don't tell him that if you think of him as a friend

Promise me

Jiale, it's been a while since we last went to dinner

Let's eat out tonight

Sure

I'll hang out at old man's bar tonight

Sure. I've made some cards for you to give to people

The gang's inside

They must have done that

Forget it. This was just a game

Don't bother

Let's go somewhere

Why?

So you're scared of riding a bike alright

But aren't you scared of those punks too?

Is this a joke or what?

Long time no see

Hello

You in a rush? Stay longer

John

Drop by if you've time

Sure

I'll go. Chat in my shop

I'll check up your bike

Check your bike. It depends!

Wanna drink?

No, thanks

Come to my shop

I've moved recently It's very far from there

Next time

Didn't you see his card?

Have you gone nuts from your crash?

Are you drunk or something?

Xian. Sit down

I've had enough of him

How are you doing?

Fine

You don't need this You knew where it is

As you like

Are you well?

You made me puke

Why don't you laugh out? Why all this pretense?

Who's laughing? I didn't

You thought you're champ?

What are you implying? You're blaming me for his crash?

Are you?

Don't get into a fight

Look who's talking?

D'ya know what he's been saying behind our back?

He said Joe was like you...

... and that he's scared

I never said that

Who else would have?

I did

Didn't David win?

Aren't you waiting for him?

As far as I can see you've completely recovered

Xian! Let me do the talking!

You scared?

You can think of me as a loser

Is that so?

Admit it if you're scared like old man

You're not qualified to speak to me

What kind of bullshit is this?

You wanna race, don't you?

Let's do it now

Jiale!

I lost

I'm scared

Does this make you look bad?

You must think I'm being nasty by making you lose face. Right?

You remember you did the same to us?

Let's go

You admit that you lost?

Stop that, will you?

I'll race for you

What's the use of that? You're not me

Fine. It'll be my own race, then

Don't go! You're not his competitor

What did you say?

I wasn't even afraid of racing against you! You're telling me he's faster?

I was telling others that I was second...

... because I thought of you as my best friend, that I admired you

I didn't go to Macau because you're disqualified and I wanted to go with you

I would have been the champ!

You're scared, but I'm not! You don't want the No. 1 lot outside...

... I do

Stop!

I'll race you alone! Choose your route

What are you trying to do? Can't you stop this game?

Jiale!

You thought you were faster?

Fine. You're the fastest. OK?

Don't go

Jiale

Give me the key

What're you doing?

Jiale, don't!

His is a racing car! What d'ya want to prove?

What did you say?

I was stabbing on your side Yet you made me lose face

I didn't mean to. Can you just stop?

Jiale!

Where is he?

I've no idea

Call the ambulance!

How did you drive?

You ran into mine first

Are you OK? Is your car OK? Good

What about my bike? Jesus, what a mess! How can I repair that?

Grandma'll be mad at me

Jiale

I'm OK. Must be the joint

I'm thirsty! Any water?

Is there a 7-11 around?

Any 7-11? I've got water

No, I don't think there's any 7-11...

It's finished! Where shall l find the replacement engine?

Nowhere!

Don't let grandma know about this What should I do...?

If she knows it

She'll never let me race again Sit down first

Let him sit down first. Jiale!

Don't let grandma know...

Jiale sit down and have some water first!

Thanks. I'm real thirsty

Jiale!

Call the ambulance!

The necklace is real heavy! It's choking me!

Take it away for me, quick! It's choking me!

Jiale!...

Did he crash again? Is he OK?

This little rascal never listens!

My God! Look at this!

Holy Mary! It's in pieces!

It's going to cost me a fortune again!

Which hospital is he in?

Why didn't you stay with him? He's afraid of darkness

Don't frighten me!

Don't...

Joe

I've told you to look after him!

I've told you to look after my grandson...

Listen...

I won't listen...

Grandma... Go away!

I want a bike, the same model as his...

No

I'll buy one from you. OK?

I'm not selling anything to you

You want me to beg you, don't you?

Fine

I'm begging you in front of everybody

I'm begging you now. Is that OK?

I didn't ask you to do that

Can you be a little nicer?

Have you ever been nice to me?

Who am I to you?

What about me, then?

I had my first license at nineteen Why didn't you give me a bike?

Why give to others, but never to me?

Why the prejudice?

Why deprive me of all happiness?

Ever since my schooldays I've never had a happy moment

You think of me only as an enemy

Have I ever done anything wrong? Tell me!

Yes

You never had any conversation with me

When I was sick you never took me to a doctor

You scolded me and beat me

You hated me every time you saw me

You never smiled at me

You treat the maid servant better than me

You treat them staff better than me

I'll never treat my son like you treat me

What're you doing? Paul?

This is the last time

I'm asking you for the last time

Will you give me the bike?

It's still early. Let's go for a walk

What for? I'm alright

Couldn't care less about you

It's me who'd like to have a walk How about that?

How long since your wife's death did we meet each other?

A year or so, I guess

You ever realized the kind of pressure I've to face...

... as step-mother all these years?

Every friend and relative of yours were watching

They all thought I'd mistreat Joe like all step-mothers in those fairy tales

You were too sensitive

But frankly...

sometimes you do look a little viscous

It was a hard time for me

Strict with Joe and your ma would give me the eye

Lenient and she'd accuse me of indulging him

That's why I devoted myself completely to my own son as soon as he's born

Maybe I should be held responsible as well...

Joe hadn't got a mother...

I should have paid more attention to him

You mustn't blame yourself

Look at you! You're just like Joe!

Me like him? In what way?

The temperament! The passion for racing!

I couldn't stop you from racing either...

... so why are you stopping him now?

Give him the bike!

Why should l?

Cause you've given too many things to my own son

No matter what comes between you and him...

... he's still your son

This is something you can never change

You should know he's lost his confidence completely...

Give him an opportunity It's an opportunity for yourself, too!

Why did we hate each other so much?

Something must have gone wrong

It might have to do with me

What are you trying to do? This is useless!

Where's my tool?

I say, Jiale could you go upstairs and...

Don't force yourself

I'm all set

Is this necessary?

Scared?

Admit you're a loser

Name the time

Sunday

Where are you going to?

Canada, to my mother's

I'll leave in the morning

Do you have to go?

Why?

Because of me?

No, it's just...

You've said it

Why are you here, then?

Yee, I promise never to race again

I wanted to go to Macau at least once...

I'll give that up! Promise

But I must race David tomorrow

You can't leave me at this hour

Did I upset you?

Sorry about that

I think we'd better separate You'll be a happier person

You know something?

If I leave you I don't have to worry about you anymore

If you're crippled I don't have to look after you

We'll still be friends If you die, I'll feel sorry for you

I don't want a broken heart

I thought about marrying and having children with you

But I can't afford to live in fear

Anything wrong with that?

Go avenge for Jiale!

It has nothing to do with vengeance

I must regain my confidence, Yee!

If I lose...

... I won't be able to achieve anything I'll be scared all my life

You dare make a curve at 200...

... you're telling me you're scared?

You don't understand

I'll have nothing to cling to... if I lose this race

How about me, Joe? What am I to you?

Let me tell you I'm just a voluntary nurse to you

You never thought about me...

When did you ever care?

You may say I'm selfish... But please don't come to me anymore

Looks like it's going to rain You came on your bike?

Go cover it

The road is dry. Change the tire

The road is dry

You may come down

Are you OK?

Watch out!

You need help?

No, thanks

Don't come out onto the road, granny Watch out for the traffic

My grandson is crazy about this kind of bike

He loves watching the video

Those racers, all they do is racing in endless circles...

... sometimes fall over sometimes get up...

... don't know what they're doing?

Are you OK?

I was lucky to see you waving at me

Otherwise I'll crash for sure

Last time I crashed didn't you help stop the traffic behind?

Aren't we stupid?

I'm a total failure

Why?

I only thought about racing...

and nothing else including the people around me

I blamed you for Jiale's death

But actually it's...

... more my responsibility

I didn't think of his feelings

And today...

... I used you

to overcome my fear

There are things in life...

... which you'll never be able to recover...

... once they've passed away

Can we just be ordinary persons...

... and stop challenging ourselves?

Sure. It's always better to be relaxed

Pluck up your spirit! I'm only concerned with facts...

... not the results

I must say you're the faster one

Yee's leaving today

Where?

Canada

Why are you still here?

We had an appointment

You're blaming me?

You didn't have to come!

You're separated?

Guess so

What time's the flight?

Around 10

You still have time. Go find her!

She told me not to

Women are liars

Liars?

Of course! They lie by saying

they don't mind you drink with your friends...

And they lie by saying they don't want to marry you

Isn't that so?

Why should I lie to you?

You may be a better racer but I'm a better lover

Now I understand why you failed to dodge that beer can

You were thinking of your girl

Nothing like that!

Admit it!

I promise I won't make fun of you

if you come to ask for my sympathy for your lost love

OK

Let's have booze tonight

What d'ya mean by tonight? Go find her!

Girlfriends aren't like bikes

You don't change them as you like

If you love her, make her pregnant

What are you talking about?

I'm telling you to marry her and be responsible

You may be faster than the wind...

... but never time

My bike has broken down

No more excuse, please

Use mine

It's alright for not having any fond memories at your old age...

But it'll be awful for having only regrets

At least try!

Park your bike or I'll have it towed

To the airport?

Wait under the shade. The sun is burning

Yee

Are you thirsty?

Let's find someplace to have a drink

Yee, don't go!

I'll never race anymore

Why do you always fail

to keep your promise?

Why lie to me...

... even at this very moment?

I lied to you because...

... I was afraid you'd get angry

I swear I'll never do that

You will

You've come back to me

because you're not used to being alone

After a while you'll find me a bore

You'll hate me for not letting you race

I won't I like you because you won't let me race

I like you because you bug me...

You bug me because...

... I'm wrong

They're towing your bike

Go get it first

Remember what you said?

That even if I'm crippled or paralyzed

you'll always be with me?

I promised you I'd never die

I want to ask you one thing

Last night when you told me to never come back, did you mean it?

Even if you did, I'll never give you up

I'll follow you wherever you go until you come back to me

You know why I can't live without you?

Cause no one has ever shed tears for me...

... except you

I won't do that anymore

They'll be towing my car

if you too keep on talking