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Your hands are rough from shampooing.

Let me have your first night.

You mean if I give you my daughter,

my debts are cleared?

Since the death of the chairman of the Fellow Association,

the 3 strongholds have been a mess.

Everyone wants more profits and clout to become the new head.

He gets to attend his daughter's graduation before he dies.

That's already more than he deserves.

Once the chairman's dead, Or Man-cheung gets big-headed.

Let's eat this delicious tea cake while we wait.

Chun-mei, you and your brother have a big appetite.

You're in the mood to eat at a time like this.

Would you like a bite?

I thought you only take... that!

Yes, I'm only interested in one thing.

Unlike some people who want to seize Or Man-cheung's turf while he's away.

What did you say?

Ha-moon, he's telling you to know your own limits.

Some people have a weak stomach and can't eat much.

That's why he's content with what he has

and watch while others have a feast.

Sorry I'm late. Let me offer joss sticks to the Chairman.

You should start without me for something so trivial.

Chun-mei has already made his move. What's there to talk about?

I should congratulate you for your daughter's graduation.

We should send a big present.

Thank you. I received it as soon as I landed

You know I'm made of money,

I always return in double what I receive.

Fu, you must do a good job.

You're the underground boxing champ, make yourself worthy of your title.

Of course, courtesy demands reciprocity.

I can withstand anything I send out.

You'll be so excited you'll scream.

Good! The Walled City has not seen this much fun in a while.

I'll prepare the funeral gift... no, cash gift

and send it to whoever needs it.

I will bury those 2 freaks someday.

I'd like to take on their 72 grappling moves and wrestling technique.

You won't have to wait much longer.

Daddy! Come in!

You're busy? I'll come back.

No... we're done.

I should go. Wait!

Honey, I want you to meet

the one person Daddy trusts the most.

His name is Lung Shing-fu. He's a kung fu expert.

Take him with you wherever you go.

A bodyguard? No, thanks!

Please arrange for me to use the car tomorrow.

Fine... where are you going?

Sister Maria will run a free school in Hong Kong.

She took good care of me in the U.K.

I want to visit her.

Where is the Kowloon Walled City?

I forbid it. It's too dangerous.

Dangerous? Where is it?

It's a no man's land.

You can invite the sister for tea. My treat.

No, she's rather old. I don't want to give her the runaround.

I'll send someone to carry her out, OK?

You must be kidding!

I forbid you to go to the Walled City.

You said Brother Fu is a kung fu expert.

See? His arms are strong like iron.

He can protect me. Don't worry!

No, not even him.

Daddy doesn't trust you.

Say something, please?

How dare you disobey me!

Come on, Brother Fu... please?

You're a paper tiger.

Hurry up, say something.

Mr. Or's word is final.

Daddy, did you see that? He wanted to hit me.

Because you're playing a trick on him.

What a coward! Bye, Kitten.

Boss, let's close early.

Who'll pay for the utilities

and your salaries?

Because the Fung brothers treaded onto Or Man-cheug's turf,

no one wants to go out.

Gambler Fat, where's Yam-yam? She didn't come in today.

She left the City to visit relatives.

She'll be back in a couple of days.

Wait... I never knew you had relatives outside the City.

That's none of your business!

Hey... don't gamble away your money.

Pay your rent!

Hi, Boss!

Honey, are you off?

Hi, Honey!

But Tak-liu, have you heard?

Are the big shots done fighting?

I want to do business.

I'm just a contractor, I don't know.

See? I told you he's a small potato.

He knows nothing.

A small potato is better than getting killed on the street.

You want the scoop? Ask Thai Hag.

Ma!

Happy birthday, Ma!

Take that away! It's too expensive for me.

Ma, it's my duty as a son.

It has been blessed by a high monk.

It can keep you in good health with a long life.

Kitten, you were weak and sickly as a child.

I prayed to the gods for your health,

which did improve after you took up kung fu.

But you turned from a sickly kitten

to a ferocious tiger who wreaks havoc.

I win money from the boxing matches

because I want to give you a better life.

What's wrong with that?

Your so-called better life is built on taking lives in the underground boxing.

You have a mother just like those people you kill.

You want me to live a better life, so do these people.

I can't bear the guilt!

The Walled City is a dog-eat-dog world.

If I don't go after them, they'll come after me.

They are dead because they're not good enough.

You're not my son as long as you work for the triads.

I will never forget how you carried me on your back every day

and climbed hundreds of stairs to pray to the gods.

You may not consider me your son,

but you'll always be my Ma.

You're throwing it out? It looks expensive.

You want it? Take it.

How generous! Right, your son is loaded.

Are you trying to pick a fight?

I just want the scoop...

You son works for Or Man-cheung,

what's going on?

Right! He's in charge of this street.

Are they declaring war? Tell us!

That's right!

I don't know. Get out of my shop.

He's your son. Who knows if you don't?

I told you I don't know. Now get lost!

Selfish witch! Because of her son,

she doesn't pay protection money.

I wish they'd go to war and her son would be beaten up.

Still looking for the girl?

Did you finish delivering the water?

Of course! Unlike you, I fill my orders.

You'll never find her looking through those.

You have a better chance with these.

Old orders from the past years.

Don't say I didn't tell you.

You don't stand much of a chance.

I won't give up.

Here... your orders and the money.

I'll kill you if it's short.

Boxer, you're still looking? I'll help you.

See? Now he's a pal.

Pal? He's illiterate. Such a brag.

I can write it down for him.

Is that OK? OK!

(Chiu Ha)

Here... have fun going through them.

Look...

I think I have seen these words.

(Tin Hau Temple)

(memorial tablet for Chiu Ha)

Why didn't you listen to me and wait by the cannon?

Why didn't you keep your promise?

No, it's not your fault.

I didn't keep my promise.

I'm sorry, Sis! I'm sorry...

Do you know when this was set up?

A young man comes here once in a while to offer joss sticks.

Do you know him?

He told me to let him check my teeth.

His family fixes people's teeth.

Teeth?

I know you.

I'm looking for Duen Ying-fung.

He's upstairs. I'll get him for you.

What's your name?

Kuen.

So your name is Kuen.

You want me to check your teeth? Sit down.

Did you offer joss sticks to Chiu Ha at the Tin Hau Temple?

You know her?

Is she dead? How did she die?

Who are you?

Her brother... is a friend of mine from the pier.

Check this out if you don't believe me.

Chiu Yeung asked me to give this to his sister.

Baby in arm, elbow against the mountain.

Yes, these are Chiu Yeung's bracers.

Can you tell me what happened to Chiu Ha?

No one took care of her after her parents died.

She was roaming the streets of the City.

But the kids hated her.

They picked on her and called her names.

She went to live in the mountains behind the City

and never came back down again.

But a fire broke out that lasted 3 days.

I went looking for her and only found this.

I know it belonged to her.

I wear embroidered shoes, but my kung fu is not flowery.

I set up a memorial tablet for her.

I have always wanted to give this back to Chiu Yeung.

If the neighbours blame Chiu Yeung,

you're the victim, why are you so nice to her and her brother?

Whether or not her father killed mine,

the children had nothing to do with it.

Like me, they are just as innocent.

Why didn't Chiu Yeung come here?

Chiu Ha is gone, so is Chiu Yeung.

I see. He left this behind.

Please take the embroidered shoe.

The shoe and the bracers can be back together.

In a way, brother and sister are reunited.

I believe you're not a cold-blooded person.

Why didn't you interfere with those thugs' bullying?

The Fellow Association is very powerful within the City.

I can't fight them all.

I fight them off today,

they'll only be back with more people

to create an even bigger disaster.

If my Father was not killed 15 years ago,

the City would not be in such chaos.

There are no more heroes in the City.

Sis, with you gone, Chiu Yeung cannot go on living.

It wasn't easy for me to feed my piggy bank.

Now I have to break it to get her back.

The Lady Boss is usually very mean,

I'm surprised she'd be so generous.

Only because Yam-yam is cheap labour.

Yam-yam works for me and I must ensure her safety.

You should know to survive in the City,

you need punches and the Queen's head(money).

If you can't fight, you'd better have money.

Now this is a time when you need money

and only I can come up with it.

You should have followed them.

They're back! Where's Yam-yam?

Where is Yam-yam? You were supposed to ransom her.

We gave his stooges the money.

But we didn't see Fung Ha-moon.

They said they'd let her go soon.

But not for another 2 days.

And you came back empty handed?

Fung Ha-moon is a known lecher.

Yam-yam is finished after 2 days.

What's wrong with you?

Even the Queen's head can't settle everything inside the City, let alone us.

Not to mention we can't throw punches.

But we have the Boxer.

Boss, I'm leaving. I'll send you the money I owe you.

Because of people like you who don't pay your debt.

That's why I have no money when I need it most.

You're not leaving until you clear your debts.

He just found out his friend is dead.

You expect him to pay you? Don't you have a heart?

I gave him room and... He owes me.

You have a point.

Don't worry, I'll take care of the money.

You're not the only one who stick up for people.

If you can ransom Yam-yam,

I can help Boxer pay his debts.

Thanks!

Did you say Yam-yam is in trouble? Where is she now?

Fung Ha-moon snatched her.

You can imagine what would happen.

Where is Fung Ha-moon? I must save her.

Don't bother! You're all packed.

Someone will pay your debts.

You should butt out.

This is a matter within the City.

I don't know the rules of the City.

Yam-yam is in trouble

and no one is doing anything about it.

Let's go get her.

You don't understand.

Of course I don't understand, I'm not from the City.

But Yam-yam was the first person who has been nice to me.

I will not stand by and do nothing.

Where is she?

Hey, Boxer!

Tiu Lan, Boxer is strong.

Why wouldn't you let him save Yam-yam?

But he can't fight.

He'd be dead before he knew what hit him.

What is it?

Do you know where Fung Ha-moon is?

You're not from the City?

What do you mean?

All men in the Walled City know where the brothel is.

Then you must know.

Tell me, I need to save someone.

You don't even know if he's tall or short, fat or skinny.

That's suicide.

Is everyone in the City cold-blooded?

Don't you care what happens to your neighbour?

Sir, where is Fung Ha-moon's den?

I don't know.

A life is at stake, tell me!

Does anyone know where Fung Ha-moon's den is?

Do you know?

4... 5... 6... 15, big!

Big... pay me!

Big!

What is it?

What are you doing here?

Fung Ha-moon took your daughter.

Help me save her, come on!

I sold her to him.

What?

I sold her because I couldn't support her.

Everyone does that in the City.

You have money now, so get her back.

Stop! Precisely because I have money,

I should go get me a woman.

Is that all you think about? Your daughter is in trouble.

She's been a jinx to me since she was born.

I win money as soon as I sold her.

Are you crazy?

You're a scumbag!

She's my daughter. I can do anything I want.

Selling her is nothing, I can kill her.

You want to save her? Don't try to be a hero

If my Father was not killed 15 years ago,

the City would not be in such chaos.

There are no more heroes in the City.

Because my father killed this hero.

Or none of this would have happened.

Are you crazy? Let go of me!

This is wrong!

I must save Yam-yam. I must.

Get out of my way or I won't go easy on you.

Move!

What do you want?

If you can't beat me, you'll only get yourself killed.

That's better than being a coward like the lot of you.

Follow me.

Why are we here?

There's no time. I won't teach you Wing Chun

I can only teach you one thing... the elbow.

I need to save a girl, I don't have time to learn Muay Thai.

Do you know who you're up against?

Fung Chun-mei is the expert on 72 grappling moves.

Your chance of beating him is zero.

If you're so lucky to run into him,

the only thing you can do is run.

Fung Ha-moon is a wrestling expert,

known for his deadly locks.

If you let him get up close,

you'll be the dim sum of a python.

Why are you teaching me the elbow?

The Thai pronunciation of elbow means "to kill".

If you swing your elbow fast and strong enough,

you can beat any kung fu expert.

It's best to use it in hand-to-hand combat.

You stand a chance if you take Fung Ha-moon by surprise

and break his lock technique.

Let's get on with it.

Show me and I'll do some tweaking.

Don't think it's easy. We have a lot to do.

Well?

You really don't know kung fu?

No. What do you need to fix?

Nothing! It's exactly what I want.

But you said it was difficult.

Maybe you're a born natural.

Or maybe Heaven wants you to succeed.

Go on.

What's with the racket?

You put a hole in the pillar. What are you doing?

She's teaching me Muay Thai to save Yam-yam.

She knows Muay Thai?

Then why doesn't she rescue Yam-yam?

You don't have to be a film star even if you're pretty.

Just like you don't have to make donations even if you're rich.

Get off it! You know Muay Thai?

Muay Tai's biggest enemy is age.

She's good at bossing him around.

If you expect her to fight, her bones are too brittle.

Talk is cheap. I don't see you helping out.

Go downstairs and don't interrupt.

I want to help, but how?

Before he catches you, you must be faster.

Hit him where it hurts the most.

You must play dirty if you're up against someone like him.

go for the throat, eyes, back of his head and the groin.

Nothing is beneath you.

Be careful, run if anything goes wrong.

You're forgetting who's in real danger.

He's just turning off the main switch.

It's just as dangerous.

Thai Hag is sending you off,

you should eat more... have another piece.

What do you mean?

Don't want me to die on an empty stomach?

But Tak-liu, are you crying?

That's crazy! I didn't even cry the day my father died.

But Thai Hag's food is so spicy it's making me teary eyed.

You're crying for me too?

No, this stuff is really making my eyes water.

What's this, Thai Hag? Revenge?

On account that this is your last supper,

I'm letting you sit around the table.

You're lucky I'm not charging you.

Things will work out, right?

Right...

Maybe you'll rescue her without running into Fung Ha-moon.

Yes! Maybe he thinks you're awesome and handsome.

Yes, very handsome.

He's so stunned...

Right, he stutters.

Maybe he'll let you go

and pay for your traveling expenses, right?

Right!

I bet that's how it'll turn out.

Yes!

Thank you. But this bowl of noodles is really too spicy.

But it's also very good. Can I have another bowl?

I'll get you more.

As much as you want.

Here...

Get more, you can have all of it.

It's so good!

Hey, you ate from that bowl!

I did not!

Come on, we're family.

You spit on it!

Great! Would you like to try it?

Don't worry! It's a good tonic.

I'm doing this because I'm crazy about you.

I value our wedding night.

I even picked the auspicious hour.

I will deflower you at 11 o'clock.

No...

Go ahead... screaming makes me excited!

No...

What's happening?

Bosses, the lights went out downstairs!

Go check it out.

Why haven't I seen you before?

Thai Hag's trick really worked!

It's me!

What are you doing here? You scared me to death!

Those scums took my money. I want it back.

Money! It's dangerous out here. Go!

Help...

Let's go get her!

Over here!

Help... Who are you?

Who are you?

I work here.

Why did you scream for help?

The customer asked me to.

You're driving me nuts!

Sorry! Keep screaming...

What now?

Keep looking.

What are you doing?

Sorry... hold your horse, wrong room.

Let's go, enjoy...

This is the last one.

Who is he?

Fung Chun-mei.

If you're so lucky to run into him,

the only thing you can do is run.

Run, Boxer!

Not so fast!

You woke me from my nap.

What do you want?

Now that you're awake, give us Yam-yam.

My back hurts from sleeping,

it's time to do a little stretching.

What?

Come back!

What's going on downstairs?

I was only passing by.

The man you want went that way!

Hey!

I'm operating at a loss for sure.

This is how you do the elbow!

Let's go upstairs!

Lung Shing-fu, what do you want?

I come bearing gifts.

Anytime.

Keep struggling! It excites me!

Brother Ha-moon, we got trouble.

What the heck are you doing here?

Can't you see I'm busy?

An assassin came after Brother Chun-mei.

What?

You...

You're too stupid to be in the triad.

Here we go again!

Run!

Boss, if we leave now, will Boxer be OK?

He's big and strong, don't worry! Let's go.

Is that the best you can do?

You're dead. I got you pegged.

One move is enough to fix you.

Don't panic when he has you locked.

Find a way to hit his joints.

He'll let go if he can't stand it.

You think you'll get away?

I'll tear you to pieces.

Brother Chun-mei...

What is it?

This is how you do the elbow.

See? One move can fix you.

Go check it out.

Bravo, Brother Ha-moon...

You're not allowed to leave! Go!

It's me.

You scared me to death.

Next time can you call me first?

Hey!

Yam-yam, what are you still doing here?

I told you to leave.

We can't! They had the exits guarded.

Let's make a run for it.

How? You're injured.

We can't be sitting ducks.

We'll have to count on him.

What's going on?

I won't force you. You don't need to help.

Sit down, Brother Chun-mei.

Try the tea I brought from the U.K.

Mr. Or, we didn't come here for tea.

You sent a gift, I sent one back.

We're even.

Mr. Or, first you trashed Chun-mei's turf,

now you asked for a truce.

That's not fair!

Opium Kam, for the record,

my men didn't trash up On Lok House.

His brother brought it upon himself.

Am I right, Brother Chun-mei?

You can say anything you want.

Let's level with each other.

Like me, you all want to be in charge.

Everyone wants to be the next Chairman.

If I get the position, I'll be thrilled.

But I like money more.

I'll be honest with you,

if we continue to fight like this,

none of us stand to gain anything.

People in the City will revolt

and the Fellow Association will lose face.

Trashing On Lok House is unforgivable.

I won't take sides.

We can fight as much as we want,

but we must be united against outsiders.

I propose a truce for a month,

and take care of those trouble makers first.

Any objections?

I'll drink to that.

Let this be a warning to others.

Let them know those who oppose us will have no peace.

I heard someone barged into On Lok House and rescued the girl.

A moment's glory will only bring more harm to the others.

What we do will always affect other people.

Fung, think before you act...

Look before you leap.

Search! Yes!

You already searched the perm shop,

now you've searched our home.

Isn't that enough?

Are you hiding her? No...

We wouldn't dare hide the people you're looking for.

That's right...

Woo Ni, tell me... where is that girl?

Or else don't blame me...

You want her. We dare not let her stay here.

Nothing, Brother Ha-moon!

See? Told you!

I'm not deaf. Don't repeat it!

Are you alright, Honey?

Yes, he's just teaching me how to behave.

Let's go!

Are you alright?

Go get me the medicated wine.

Go door to door until you find them.

Yes! Stop...

Keep eating, let them come.

Finish eating.

No, Brother Ha-moon... Move!

Take them to the back.

Stop eating! Come on...

Open up... hurry!

What is it, Brother Ha-moon?

Have you seen the shampoo girl and a big guy?

You won't find them here.

Really? We'll see. Search the house.

Yes!

Hey stupid, where are you hiding them?

I can't tell you.

See? You denied hiding them!

(Duen Style Baji)

How dare you! Illegal possession of a plaque of a martial club!

Hey!

What are you...

It's me!

What are you doing here?

Hit me... go!

OK!

Cut... at this angle, you're way off...

Should be like this.