Original subtitles

Duen Shifu...

You're here too?

I'm here to protect the Walled City.

I really didn't kill Duen Shifu.

You guys can escort me out of the Walled City.

Have the Police look into what actually happened.

Someone framed me.

They want our two schools of Baji to kill each other.

That's a pinky promise. Be there or be square.

Sis, where are you?

Don't cry. Your younger sis will come back.

It's a kill or be killed world here.

You've got me into deep trouble! Why did you save me?

This isn't how the world should be.

The world shouldn't be like this.

Dad was defeated. No, this isn't right. He showed no flaws at all.

How did Chiu Meng-shan spot his weakness? How did he defeat dad?

Baji Fist?

You know that too? Who are you?

I was just making a guess. I won't interrupt your practice.

Dude, you're an outsider. Why are you here so late at night?

I have no place to stay. I came here to look for a place to crash.

OK. I'm done with my practice. You can stay here tonight.

Oh, there are many dangerous spots here. Don't go anywhere.

Got it. What's your name?

Duen Ying-fung.

Please don't tell anyone that I practise Baji Fist here.

You're a murderer. It's you. Murderer.

Mrs. Duen.

Why?

Don't hit my dad. Don't hit him again.

Chiu Yeung, step aside.

Whose fist could have struck so hard than with your Scaling Tiger Move?

The same from me: I, Chiu Meng-shan, didn't do it!

Hey.

It's you? You're the guy who saved my dad last night.

Thank you for saving his life. You live on this street?

I haven't found a place to stay yet.

What? Where did you crash last night then?

I found a shelter.

The perm shop I work in is hiring someone to guard the place at night.

I'll refer you to work there.

Really?

The boss hasn't come in yet. Have a seat or look around.

Oh, no. They are dirty. I need to wash them again.

I will be late for school for sure.

Don't worry. I'll wash them for you to thank you for referring me here.

Thank you so much, Brother Kuen. I'm out of here then.

You can count on me.

Good morning.

Boss, you're a stranger here.

First time in our perm shop? Have a seat please.

It's my first time here. But I didn't come for a perm.

You don't have to have a perm here.

You can do shampooing, perm, set, shaving or massage. You name it.

No, miss. I think you've...

Your beard looks so dirty. You hair is sticky too.

Let me wash your hair and shave your beard. Then I'll make your hair look wavy.

Hey, don't wipe it. You aren't shaved yet.

You can't shave without it.

Look, the package includes shampooing, cutting and set

plus threading and massage. It's a total of two dollars.

What? Two dollars?

It's a bargain, right?

Well, which part feels itchy? I'll scratch for you.

Miss, you've really got this wrong. Yam-yam referred me here

to apply for the job of guarding the shop at night.

What?

Ouch. It hurts.

You aren't a patron?

It hurts... Let go...

Are you crazy?

I told you already I didn't come for a perm.

Where can I find water? I need to wash my hair.

Go to the hydrant on the street.

You think I don't need to pay for the delivery of water?

Do you know the shampoo is very expensive? You're lucky you can use it.

I thought your shampoo stinks. So it's your breath.

What did you say?

Cantonese. Don't get in my way! I'll wash my hair.

Don't ever think you can leave.

Pay me one dollar though I'm not charging you in full.

You said it's a package. Now you didn't wash my hair.

The massage was so sloppy. You didn't cut my hair either.

You want to charge me half the price? What are you doing? Hey...

It's cut.

This is outrageous.

What? Want me to cut more?

So you don't want to stay here? Monthly rent for a bed is $15.

Monthly rent? Isn't it the monthly salary?

I'm looking for someone to guard the shop at night.

I'm not hiring anyone.

It costs $25 outside the City.

I'm offering you a $10 discount Think positive and take that as a salary.

That makes sense.

Don't ever think you can leave.

You must pay now. Hey, are you done turning?

You did that for sure. You feel guilty now?

Why should I feel guilty?

Yes, I broke that rotten bamboo stick. So? It isn't worth a penny.

Rotten bamboo stick? Do you know how much it means to us?

It protects our shop and keeps me alive. Now it died before I do because of you.

Who will protect me in future?

You're exaggerating.

Have you ever heard of the Beggar's Stick and the Dragon Head Club?

Pay damages now.

Again? I can only pay you my life. I don't even have money to pay rent.

I'll be merciful and lend you money. Monthly interest 5 %.

Two months' deposit and one month's advanced payment.

It's a total of $45.

Shampooing, cutting and setting the hair costs one dollar.

The bamboo stick is priceless. I'll give you a discount. $20.

Twenty dollars?

Why don't you simply take my life? You're giving me a hard time.

That's what the lady boss' name suggests.

She's called Tiu Lan. Of course she will give you a hard time.

It's good that you're here, Mrs. But. Take him to your husband.

Get him some odd jobs so that he can make repayment to me.

I came to the Walled City to look for a person.

I don't have time to work.

You're a debtor, not a tycoon. You look for the person while you work.

Over there...

Just a moment. The boss will come out soon.

What's there to do?

Water delivery. There's no tap water in the Walled City.

There's a charge for door-to-door delivery of water.

OK. There are so many people here. Who's your husband?

Anyway the strongest and the most handsome guy is my husband.

Here comes the boss.

Here he comes...

Here comes my husband.

That guy? He's your husband?

I need five persons today. Whoever can grab these will get the job.

Give it to me... I want the job...

Honey... Hire him...

Grab them...

There's no more. Let's go...

Honey.

How many times have I told you this is a place for men only?

A woman should stay at home to prepare the meals.

Tiu Lan asked me to find him a job. I took the opportunity to come see you.

It's you again? $5 a day.

You must pay me a commission of 30% every month.

You want 30%. So does that woman Tiu Lan.

There's nothing left for me.

Take it or leave it. Many people want this job.

I'll take it. Oh, people say you're good at finding people.

I'm looking for a girl named Chiu Ha. Look.

$5 for the investigation fees.

You want to charge me again?

The Walled City is so big.

There are expenses. This is a bargain already.

Or you can look for her while you deliver the water.

There are so many orders.

I won't have time to look for her when I'm done with the delivery every day.

You're so stupid.

You deliver to 150 households a day.

You will know all the places in the Walled City after a week.

But I don't know the places here.

He's got maps.

$5 for the simplified version. $10 for the detailed version.

$15 for a guide. Which one do you want?

If I buy a map too, there will be no money left at all.

Never mind. I can find the places myself.

Watch out.

Is this place the Kowloon Walled City or Shaolin Monastery's Wooden Men Alley?

Number one, number two. Where are numbers three and four then?

Give me a map.

Which version do you want?

Of course the cheapest one.

You drew several boxes there only. You call that a map?

How can I find the places?

That's why cheap things aren't good and good things aren't cheap.

Fine. I'll pay you more.

$10 please.

Water.

A dollar for 2 buckets.

Each bucket costs 50 cents? It's so expensive.

I have no choice. I don't have the strength to carry it myself.

Sir.

Yes?

I'm looking for a girl called Chiu Ha.

She lived here 15 years ago. Have you ever heard of her?

There are many changes in the Walled City in the past decade or so.

Many old neighbours have moved out. I hope someone can help you.

So beautiful.

Sis Tiu Lan, I want a Hepburn cut.

No way.

Your name is Ko Yeung. You're really naive like a lamb.

If you have you hair cut short, how can your breasts be covered?

Men like to peep and explore when your hair covers your breasts.

If you show them everything, they won't cherish it.

Right. But Lai Tsau can try that.

Why?

I do snake dance. The snake I'm holding will cover everything.

Don't play smart. She meant your breasts are flat.

Flat...

Wait a second. There's some strange smell today.

Is it this one?

It stinks...

I've got a toothache. I don't want that either.

It's been a week already. I can't even brush my teeth.

Ew...

I really can't tolerate this anymore. Get me a fishing line.

Tiu Lan, why don't you go to a dentist?

It's so expensive going to a dentist. I won't spend my money that way.

Come on, Wong Fa-tseuk. Hold my shoulder.

What? No.

You can remove your front teeth that way. But now it's your wisdom tooth.

The pain will kill you before it's done!

I'm not afraid of pain. I'm only afraid of spending my money.

Come on, Lai Tsau. Hold my other shoulder.

I was told that an apprentice at the end of the street

has become a junior dentist.

He's very handsome too.

Very handsome...

I'm beautiful too. Why doesn't he pay me then?

Come on, Woo Ni and Ko Yeung. Hold my legs on both sides.

Press hard.

I'll count to three.

It hurts!

How's that? Does it hurt? Got it out?

It didn't work!

Sheesh...

Did you trick me? You shut the door before counting.

You told me to do that faster. I was afraid you couldn't hang in there.

How come it's more and more stinky?

It isn't. The smell of durian?

Thai Hag, you eat durian on the street so early in the morning. It's so stinky.

I like eating it on this street.

Do you know your durian smell has driven all my customers away?

Good. Fewer people will fall victims to you.

I wanted to perm my hair. But you did threading on my face instead.

Look. You've removed my get-rich hair.

My business has dwindled a lot because of the loss of the hair.

You spoke Chinese and Thai. I didn't know what you wanted.

You're still denying your mistake?

You don't know how to run your business. Don't put the blame on me.

Your durian smell has driven your customers away. You're so stupid.

Lady boss... I want to do the lucky draw.

See? He doesn't mind the smell.

Look at his snot. It's so obvious he's got a stuffy nose.

Don't make trouble here.

Kid, there will be a prize for lai-lai-sze. There won't be any prize for sze-lum-tan.

What?

I'll teach you Thai.

Lai-lai-sze means colourful. Sze-lum-tan means brown.

See what you will get.

Come on.

Oh, it's sze-lum-tan. No prizes.

Pay now.

Kid, you will never get lai-lai-sze.

Look, they are all sze-lum-tan.

She's holding lai-lai-sze in her hand.

You cheated. I'll tell my mom.

Hey, kid. You haven't paid yet.

Boss, I'm back.

School's over?

Yam-yam...

Boss, thank you for allowing Brother Kuen to guard the shop and getting him a job.

I did so because of you. You must work hard to return my favour.

OK.

Yam-yam is a good girl.

Tiu Lan is so lucky to have her.

I want shampooing.

Brother Ha-moon.

Brother Moon is booking the whole place today. Get out, all of you.

We need to go to work now. Goodbye, Brother Ha-moon.

Goodbye...

Get out.

Brother Ha-moon, you're so nice to book the entire place?

I've learnt a new way for shampooing. I promise you will enjoy it so much.

Get lost. I want Yam-yam to serve me.

She hasn't completed her training yet. What if she gets you hurt?

I don't mind that. I will teach her personally.

You don't need to worry. All of you get out.

Yes, Brother Moon.

Oh, no. Your hand is so coarse doing shampooing for customers.

Your dad gambles so fiercely.

You can't even pay the interest for him doing shampooing for customers.

Why toil away like this? Just sell me your first night.

Yam-yam, put some shaving oil there to treat Brother Ha-moon's hair.

Ouch, this hurts.

Yam-yam, how come you're so clumsy? Brother Ha-moon's eyes feel hurt now.

Hey, are you buying anything? Don't give me trouble like your boss did.

I'm here to buy something.

I haven't decided what to buy yet. But I do have money.

Let me give you my recommendation. You will be happy with it.

Let's see why it's so smooth... Hey, how come it's you? Where's Yam-yam?

This isn't sour or sweet. This is so crunchy.

Exactly five dollars. No change. I've given you some extras already.

Hello. What can I do for you?

Take her.

Hey, old fool. Are you playing games?

I'm running a business here. Get lost.

What?

Hey, Thai Hag. You show no respect for Brother Ha-moon?

I know your son Lung Shing-fu is the underworld boxing champion.

But Brother Ha-moon isn't a loser.

He isn't afraid of the underworld boxing champion at all.

Oh, a junkie just left.

It's said that when people bully the champion's mother, he will take action.

I wonder if that junkie is his snitch.

Brother Ha-moon, Brother Chun-mei said there's a job in the coming couple of days.

We must lay low.

Fine, Thai Hag. You're brilliant.

Let's go.

You're so clumsy shopping.

Thai Hag, thank you. Boss, thank you. Thanks to both of you for helping me.

You're a troublemaker. Don't come over next time.

Let's go.

It's been 30:70 all along.

Now it's changed to 20:80 all of a sudden.

I have a family to maintain. I can't carry on this way.

I will assign this hydrant to someone else then.

That's what the boss wants.

You won't carry on? Fine!

Many people want the job.

150 buckets of water. The money's here.

Big brother, please count it.

I'll kill you two if it's short.

Well, have you got anything about the girl?

I'll kill you if I make a mistake in counting.

Hey, Heat Rash, what have you got today?

I was in a hurry. I didn't have time to ask around for you.

But there's a dental office with a very long history in the Walled City.

The guy's last name is Duen. You can ask him.

Dental Office. Duen Zit-keung. Duen Ying-fung.

Dinner's ready.

Dinner's ready... There's so much food...

Pay the meal costs before you eat.

You asked me to buy the makeup. Now I've spent too much.

Spent too much.

Spent too much.

It's from a pocket into the other. You get it all either way.

Still you must pay for food.

We need texture for our body in our trade. I'll pay you interest, OK?

Of course you must pay interest.

Heed my advice. A woman needs savings. Never mind if you spend on makeup.

Too bad you give your money to your boy toy, Ko Yeung.

What? Boy toy? Peter isn't a boy toy. We are truly in love with each other.

Truly in love? Can you trust men?

Gambler Fat said he would quit gambling.

He's out gambling again now!

Dad will correct himself.

Sis Tiu Lan, you haven't had a man all these years.

You don't know what true love is.

How come your breath stinks? Go ahead and eat.

Let's eat.

All of you are so proud you've got men? Why are you staying here then?

Pay me back the money you owe me!

You guys stepped on a landmine again?

Tonight a boss will treat me to dog's meat. You can tag along.

OK. We'll tag along.

She'll be fine when she isn't that mad.

Let's go...

You're so smart. You can count on men. Don't ever come back.

I've cooked for all of them. Now there're just the few of us.

I don't believe we can't finish the food.

Great. There's meat.

Meat is so expensive. Why did you cook so much?

Not much. I didn't know the four of them would leave.

It's my husband's birthday today.

Yes. But I don't have any appetite.

I don't care. I can't eat bones as I've got a toothache.

We don't have money to buy a fridge. We can't save the food.

You pay for the food tonight including the meal charges for those girls.

What? Are you serious?

I knew you couldn't afford it. Let me ask someone to absorb the sum.

The food Mrs. But cooks is so nice. Eat some more. Come on.

Feel free to eat.

Eat more...

It's yummy. I can't believe you're so generous, Tiu Lan.

I've already given you a discount.

From now on you will pay an extra $10 a month for meals.

What? I need to pay for this? You said you didn't want to waste the food.

So you asked me to come and eat.

I don't have money.

You don't have money? Then you shouldn't come to eat.

Why not? You said it's free of charge.

Give it back to me... You want to eat without paying?

Take your hands off. You've eaten a bowl of rice already.

There's still some in your mouth. Come on. Pay up.

It isn't that I don't want to pay.

But all the money I made was seized by him.

You two are like vampires.

I'm a vampire? I took your money? Someone took my money too.

Honey, what's the matter? Are you unhappy at work?

After the chairman of the Fellow Association died,

the 3 strongholds have been a mess.

All of them want to make more money

to strengthen their power as gang leaders.

What happens in the end? We the juniors suffer.

Three strongholds?

Opium Kam is a major pusher in Kwong Ming Street.

He runs opium joints, red pill joints and heroin joints.

He gets a fix himself from time to time.

Dinner time. I want to eat Tai Po tonight.

Enjoy, Master Kam.

Sai Po, do you remember Tai Po? Eat more. It's yummy, right?

The brothers Fung Chun-mei and Fung Ha-moon

are ringleaders of On Lok Lau.

They run strip clubs and brothels.

You bit me? You're just a prostitute. I promise you will enjoy this so much.

Brother Chun-mei.

Brother Mei?

Oh, no. How can we sell prime goods cheap?

Help her dress up.

Fetch a good price.

No...

One is horny and the other sly.

Or Man-cheung is a major banker of Chung Sum Casino on Lung Tsun Road.

He runs tables for fantan, dominoes, dices and pokers. He wins all the time.

I didn't do that, Mr. Or. Please listen to me.

Shoot. We gangsters are reasonable people.

I really didn't cheat.

You mean I framed you? I framed you?

I hate people accusing me that way.

Mr. Or, Miss Or is on the phone.

Gag him. Waste him.

Hello, sweetheart.

Congratulations!

You're graduating from university. Of course I'll come to the ceremony.

I'm working right now. I can't talk to you. See you then. Bye.

Mr. Or, we've checked again. We really got the wrong person.

Is that right? We've beaten him up already.

Get rid of the body.

What? You hate me?

Come back from death to get even.

The 3 gangs are all strong. Or Man-cheung is the most powerful.

Opium Kam and the Fung brothers have wanted to take him out.

But they haven't got a chance yet.

Ouch...

This is bad...

Hey, Thai Hag...

Give me a double Popsicle.

You are OK with my durian?

You smell the best. Come on.

15 cents.

Here's 20. Keep the change. Come on.

Open your mouth...

You started it all! Oh no...

You used me. You're lucky I didn't give you Thai chili sauce.

It's so painful.

Good.

Even Heaven wants to trick me?

Use some pop if you're thirsty.

OK... Thank you...

Thank you!

No worries.

Miss, you have a toothache?

Yes.

Open your mouth. Let me check for you.

You're shy. Never mind. Do you mind if I feel it?

It's really here. The pop is iced.

Use some for relief.

Don't worry. Come with me.

(Dental Office. Duen Zit-keung. Duen Ying-fung.)

This is it. Come on in.

I extract teeth for people. You can call me Tooth Man.

Have a seat.

Give me the pop.

Open your mouth wide. Let me check for you.

I don't have X-ray eyes.

I can't see if you close your mouth.

It's so embarrassing.

Never mind. Forget it.

So girls are really different from guys. Their sweat smells good.

Their fart smells good. Even their breath smells good too.

Don't worry. Let me check for you. It won't hurt.

Come on. Let me examine your teeth.

Open your mouth. Say ah.

Ah...

Open up.

Ah...

Beat it.

Pay the protection fee now.

I paid already at the beginning of the month.

You paid Or Man-cheung only.

From now on, the Fung brothers will take over.

We will collect the protection fees.

Is everything OK?

Our guys are working down there already. We will smash all his joints before dark.

That old fool's so happy going to England for his daughter's graduation.

He can see his daughter before he dies. We are really nice to him.

From now on, the Walled City belongs to us.

You hated dentists the most. You do change all the time.

Wow, how come he looks so old?

This isn't him. He's much more handsome.

You're really tempted!

You two need a checkup on your teeth?

We're looking for the younger dentist. We want to pay him his fees.

Oh, you mean Fung? He went out to stock up for the office.

You can leave the fees with me.

No, we want to give it to him in person. We want to say thanks to him.

OK. Please wait inside then.

OK.

Thank you.

Please have a seat.

"We"?

Boss, what's the matter?

It happens all the time. Perhaps the wires have come loose.

Wait here. I'll take a look outside.

Siu-chi, you man the office.

Yes, junior master.

This is funny. The candy factory shares a room with the dental office.

You're so stupid. They've done the math.

You get cavities after eating candies.

Then you must visit a dentist.

So calculating. You and that Tooth Man are a perfect pair.

Who's in charge here?

Is it you?

Or you?

We are patients.

So it's you. Pay the protection fee now.

Let's go.

Junior master told me to man the office. Don't do anything reckless.

Hey, get back.

Get out of the way.

Isn't this area Or Man-cheung's turf?

The protection fee is collected at the beginning of the month.

Who are these two guys?

How would I know?

Pay the protection fee now.

We paid already at the beginning of the month.

We won't pay again.

Playing dumb?

Help...

Are you OK?

Don't tell them you know me.

Trying to play hero?

Come on.

Move.

Don't hit me.

Stop.

Give me a hand.

Don't hit me.

Are you OK, Siu-chi? You're fine now.

Stop... Stop. What's going on?

That dumbbell refused to pay protection fees.

This freaking thing tried to play hero.

Siu-chi's retarded. Please forgive him.

There you go.

Wise up...

Let's go.

You know Baji Fist.

You could have stopped them. Why didn't you do it?

This isn't a kung fu school. It's a dental office.

You can't ask a dentist to save the day with you.

When you see someone bullied, you help him.

If you can't do that, what's the point in learning kung fu?

Dinner's ready. Come over.

Fung and Siu-chi are still in the room?

Little Senior brother, Siu-chi isn't eating?

He's asleep. Let's reheat the food for him later.

OK. Everyone's here. Let's eat.

We shall eat, Junior Master, 1st Senior Brother, Senior Sis,

2nd Senior Brother, Little Senior Brother, 4th Senior Brother

OK. Dig in.

This meal is OK. Don't waste any food.

From now on, we must be frugal with buying food.

When I delivered the letters today,

I heard the Fung brothers had stepped on to Or Man-cheung's turf.

We must pay protection fees in double. Over half of my income is gone.

I wonder how many fish balls I must make to make up for that.

I don't know how many candies I must sell to make up for that too.

They didn't just take the money. They're beating people up too.

We are poor and had to stay here.

When we make enough money, we shall move out of here.

I'm done. You guys carry on.

It hurts... Don't hit me...

When you see someone bullied, you help him.

If you can't do that, what's the point of learning kung fu?

Those guys came to make trouble and caused Siu-chi's illness to relapse.

You must be really angry.

I am. I'm mad at the troublemakers. I'm so mad at myself too.

You could hold yourself back without fighting them. You're doing better.

He who fights well harbours no anger.

You must remember why Siu-chi ended up this way.

I will never forget that.

I won't allow myself to repeat the same mistake.

It's good you remember that.

Times are different.

You can't fight the whole world with a pair of hands.

You can practise Baji Fist for better health.

But forget about it if you want to fight and play the hero.

I'll cut you some slack for Yam-yam's sake.

And you. I wanted to be gentle to you,

but you insisted on making me so brutal.

Brother Ha-moon, we haven't crossed you. Why did you get us here?

You owe me gambling debts.

You can't pay me back, so I'm taking your daughter in lieu of payment.

I see. You want my daughter! You didn't have to get me here.

Brother Ha-moon, I'm curious.

I owe Mr. Or's casino only. How come you're collecting the debt now?

Listen carefully.

From now on, we shall collect the debt that you owe Or Man-cheung.

You mean I can use my daughter to set off my debt?

Good... To me, everyone is an outsider except my younger brother.

But to you, everyone is an outsider. I'm not your match at all.

Bark.

Brother Chun-mei, so Mr. Or won't ask me to pay him later, right?

He can't live to collect the debt anymore. Right, Brother Mei?

(Oi Lin Lau)

(In Celebration of Miss Or's Graduation)

Look, some people are jealous of me as I'm rich. I am. I can't help it.

Some people are also jealous that I have a nice daughter.

I've already told myself not to keep such a high profile.

Hey, when my beloved daughter studied in England,

her English was even better than all the local people there.

Perhaps she would work with the Soviet Union later

to make a Walled City satellite and shoot it into Space.

What can they do about it?

Exactly...

Cheers...

Cheers... Boss, cheers...

Sweetheart, why aren't you eating?

My tummy aches. Perhaps I'm not used to the food.

I want to go home.

Oh, no.

Excuse me, guys.

My daughter is not feeling well. I'll go home with her.

You guys carry on eating and drinking.

Sweetheart, how are you feeling?

I feel better now. Dad, I need to touch up.

OK. I'll wait here.

OK.

Mr. Or, there are guys in ambush everywhere outside the restaurant.

Have you informed Fu yet?

He knows. He asked me to tell you not to leave till five minutes later.

Clear up the mess.

Come on... Oh...

I can't do that.

Da dada...

Good...

It hurts!

It is not that I don't want to pay.

But you have squeezed out

every bit of my hard-earned money.

You two are real bloodsuckers.

Sorry... bloodsuckers?

Did those exist then? They did?

It should be vampires.