Original subtitles

Fung Ha-moon is dead, and his brother will go crazy.

It's dangerous for you to stay.

Give us advance notice next time you have an extra cart.

Brother Chun-mei, you still want to fight?

Can you smell that?

Your brother's behind is a tad burnt.

Pull off our men guarding the exits.

Our personal grudge ends here and now.

As of today, Boxer is a resident of the Walled City.

Tiu Lan, give me a nice manicure.

Why? You're out of a job.

What's that?

I take a whiff and I know it's your signature red bean soup, Woo Ni.

I don't mean to brag,

but my red bean soup has conquered many men.

Who's the unlucky fellow this time?

I know... Mr. Yau, the landlord who rents out shops.

Brother Fook-hing who has won the lottery a few times.

Is it him?

I don't want stinky money anymore.

I want the muscular hero of the City.

Tooth Man?

You guessed right away.

You all fancy him?

He's the genuine Prince Charming.

He's a Baji expert.

If someone should take liberties with me,

he can come to my rescue.

He has both brains and brawn.

Only he could think of such a brilliant idea

of burning On Lok House and guarding the standpipe.

He has the face of an angel, and the body of a the devil.

He's the best!

He's the best...

I'll bring him red bean soup.

I'll change into something sexier.

I'll wear my swimsuit.

You can't...

Stop dreaming. He's not really that great.

You know him better, do you have the scoop on him?

Scoop? Tell us...

A man like that usually tackles all his problems with force.

I think he's prone to violence

and may beat up on women.

Are you sure?

He seems to be a gentleman,

but what goes through his mind gives me the creeps.

Someone setting a building on fire but not letting people have water to put it out.

Isn't that scary? Yes!

Luckily, we're not his enemy.

Not to mention he's pissed off the baddies,

who are likely to come back for revenge.

Be prepared to be a widow

and have your whole clan slaughtered.

That's not a good idea.

But he's so handsome and has such a nice body.

Exactly!

Talk about looks and body,

Boxer is better than the Tooth Man.

Boxer is always smiling from ear to ear,

but the Tooth Man wears a poker face all the time.

That's true.

I should not wear a swimsuit in public.

Of course not! Don't!

It's not that hot, I shouldn't wear something so sexy.

That's right!

What about the red bean soup?

I'll take that off your hands.

Consider a reward for reminding you.

Take it...

Well?

You have only one move? Why bother?

You should talk. You're in my way.

Step aside...

Tooth Man, I've made you sweet soup.

Come on... it's red bean soup with lily bulbs.

Woo Ni made that this morning.

She taught me how to make it.

Get off it! You were sleeping like a log at the time.

Let me have some.

Keep working on your one and only move.

One is enough if it works.

Thai Hag's elbow helped me through some rather hairy fights.

That was a fluke, not your strength.

I was there the other day.

Tooth Man was manning the fort with his men,

you're just filling in.

Tooth Man, say something.

Grains of sand can form a pagoda.

Everyone counts.

Hear that?

Hear that? You're a grain of sand.

That's not what I mean.

But if you only have one move,

it's easy for your opponent to see through you.

You couldn't take your eyes off us.

Why don't you learn Baji with us?

Tooth Man, if you don't mind, you should teach him.

If more people learn kung fu,

more people can protect the City.

Of course I don't mind.

You don't mind, but I do.

Muay Thai is just as good.

Even if I don't learn Baji,

I can still protect the City.

I won't force you, but if you wish to guard the standpipe,

I must level with you.

I need you to undertake the task alone,

when I do the roster,

I don't need to put someone else to back you up.

Since when do I need back up?

Tooth Man is doing it now, stupid!

Don't try to be a hero.

Tooth Man has been practicing for a decade or two.

You just started a few days ago.

I would be equally worried about you.

What will it take for you to stop worrying?

What will it take for you to give up?

Do you have the guts to fight Tooth Man?

I'm not afraid of anything.

Tooth Man, you must beat him fair and square

before he would admit he's not up to par.

Have fun with him.

This is a competition, not a game.

You can't be my mentor, because I consider you my opponent.

Let's compare notes. I'll take this challenge seriously.

You won't scare me by saying that.

No, I'm scared now.

You still owe me a big chunk of money.

if you're wounded, who will pay me?

If you can punch me in 3 minutes, you win.

Good idea. That would settle the unfair advantage and keep it entertaining.

If you lose, just don't say you let me win.

I won't. If you win, I'll acknowledge you as my worthy opponent,

and let you guard the standpipe by yourself.

Let's make it clear, if you lose,

you'll learn Baji from the Tooth Man.

Great! I'll have a partner.

I haven't lost yet.

The competition should not affect the roster.

Let me check... let's do it next week.

Sawadee... oh, it's you!

I thought you were a customer.

Shifu, please teach me a few more killer moves.

Bite your tongue! Who's your shifu?

You! You taught me Muay Thai.

That makes you my Shifu.

Watch your mouth!

If I'm your Shifu, what's my name?

Thai Hag... Thai... Hag!

My name is Yuk Bo-fung. Rascal!

It's OK if you don't want me to be your protege.

Teach me a few killer moves so I can beat Tooth Man.

I thought you're a team.

Yes, we are.

But Tooth Man looks down on me.

He said anything goes if I beat him.

But if I lose, I must learn Baji from him.

I must beat him next week.

I need to prove I don't need him to back me up.

No! Why?

Last time, you were on a rescue mission.

This time you're in over your head.

If you had nothing else better to do

that's none of my business.

Of course it is.

Just think, if my kung fu can improve,

I can better protect the City.

Good point! See?

You should learn from Tooth Man.

I can't learn Baji.

Why not?

You obviously know it, but you resist it.

Fine! What's your name?

Chor Au-kuen.

What? Yuk Bo-fung is a strange name too.

Why can't my name be Chor Au-kuen?

You won't even tell me your real name.

How do I know who you are?

Why should I teach you kung fu?

Come on, Thai Hag!

I didn't make you tell me your real name,

please don't twist my arm.

If you won't teach me, I'm not getting up.

Go ahead! No skin off my nose!

Fine! I'll get on my knees.

"Kuan hill"? What?

Hungry? Go home and eat something.

I've been kneeling for so long,

I will not go home empty handed.

See? I told you I wouldn't go empty handed.

How dare you!

You want something every time you make me something to eat.

What is it this time?

Sister will be discharged soon.

I want to escort her back to the City.

You can take her to the entrance.

You know the saying, "Send Buddha to the West"?

Sister believes in Jesus Christ.

Aren't you scared after what happened last time?

Sister treats me like her own daughter.

If you were in the hospital,

how would you feel if I didn't bring you home?

Why would I be hospitalised?

Spit and say something lucky.

Will you let me go if I spit?

Here... please?

Get up!

Fu, go with her to the City.

Make sure she's safe.

Yes, Mr. Or!

Just tell him what you need.

Thanks, Daddy! Thanks, Brother Fu!

Here, have a cupcake.

I don't eat anything sweet.

Just do it. I'll make you some Earl Grey.

Don't take her seriously.

We learnt our lesson last time.

This daughter of mine can be reasoned with but cannot be cowed by force.

The more you try to stop her, the more she wants to do something.

She will try to find the man who saved her.

Don't let her go anywhere near him.

I need to use the toilet.

There's one over there called Elysium.

You may find dead junkies inside.

I'm not going then.

There are other exits in the City.

Don't be so boring and try a different exit.

This one is closest. Don't you have to pee?

A girl uses the toilet for more than physiological reasons.

Whatever excuses you come up with,

my job is to take the shortest route out of the City.

I won't beat around the bush.

I want to find the man who saved me.

You and Daddy both know who he is.

Take me to him.

Mr. Or won't allow it.

Why? He saved my life. He's a good man.

Why can't I see him?

Saving you doesn't make him a good man.

Even if he is a good man,

he can be your enemy and not your friend.

I don't know what you're talking about.

I only want... hey, let go, you're hurting me!

I'll tell Daddy you bullied me.

Yes.

My name is Fu (Tiger), I'm not a pig.

No? He molested you!

That's outrageous!

What happened? That's outrageous!

These mangoes are so sweet. I'd better put them away.

The mangoes smell great! You should share.

You again?

Watch it! Go ahead and hit me, but you'll bruise the mangoes.

Give them back!

One move for one mango.

You're blackmailing me?

Kung fu should be flexible enough to maneuver tight corners.

It's still a dead end after you turn the corner.

Come on...

Think again if you want me to teach you!

Have I been down this street?

Shouldn't let that go to waste.

There you are!

Miss, want to fix your hair? This way.

Don't worry, I'll do a good job.

Sit down over here.

Let's start with the shampoo.

You want the oil treatment? Good choice!

You'll look like Marilyn Monroe when I'm done.

Give me a make-over so no one would recognise me.

Sure! A brand new look.

Don't move! Close your eyes.

Let me do your eyes.

I brought you water even though I'm already off work.

You need to close your eyes.

Hey, throw me a towel.

I'll be upstairs.

Sit still... close your eyes.

See? You look like a different person.

Oh my God!

$7 for shampoo, perm and makeup.

This is horrible!

Because you wouldn't sit still.

I did what you asked me to do.

You look nothing like you did before.

And I don't look human either.

You must pay $7.

You want to look human again?

$5 and I'll get on it right away.

That's a scam.

You'll scare someone if you go out like that.

People may pour black dog's blood on you to exorcise the evil spirit.

Heaven knows where her hand has been...

$7.

Don't! Stop conning people!

$7.

$3 tops! Put your money away, Miss.

The full service is only $5.

She's trying to con you because you're not from the City.

Trying to intercede again?

That's what I do best.

It's you!

You are...

Look what you have done to me!

$5 to undo what I have done. Yes or no?

Of course not! Let's go.

Wait...

I can't show my face looking like this!

Leave that to me. Come on!

Do it again...

Let me see. Good, wipe your face

Thanks! You're welcome.

You recognise me now?

You saved me last time.

Fung Ha-moon held you hostage in the back alley?

Thank goodness for your help or else who knows what would have happened.

What's your name? I'm Or Tak-li, Audrey.

You brother wanted to rape my daughter.

I didn't want to see your dirty laundry out in the open,

I did you a favour and cleaned up the mess.

Your father is Or Man-cheung?

Yes, you know him?

You're fine now. I have to go.

Wait! You saved me twice, let me buy you something to eat.

Thanks but no thanks.

Don't brush me off. I've been looking all over for you.

I want to make sure you're alright.

I'm perfectly fine, don't worry!

"Sai yung" and a soft drink.

"Sai yung" and a soft drink.

What? I can't share your table?

What exactly is "saiyung"?

Why did you order it if you don't know?

You're finally talking to me.

What's your name?

Though you've saved me twice,

when I thanked you for it,

it's rude of you not to look at me.

"Sai yung" and soft drinks.

Are you done staring?

If you are, let me start eating.

That'll be $1.

I'll pay for it.

No. I don't know her.

Here's 50 cents.

Is this necessary?

Why do they call wonton noodles "saiyung"?

If you don't know that, you really don't belong here.

You should leave.

I have close ties with the City.

Daddy has a food processing business here.

Food processing? Your father?

Yes, if you work hard enough,

you can be a self-made man like him.

Really?

You're so cute! What's your name?

You should answer my question, are you deaf?

Luckily puppies are intelligent.

They return kindness for kindness.

Unlike some people who are heartless

and worse than a puppy.

Get out of my way.

Take a look at the goods.

How would you like it done?

Shallow-fried or deep-fried, steamed or roasted...

Stew, of course.

What are you doing to that puppy?

I don't want any trouble from you.

How much is it? I'll pay double.

We're not selling.

We came here to eat dog meat.

What are you doing? Come back here...

Give me back my dog! No!

Come back! Help me!

Stop! Help me!

Give me back my dog!

Stop looking! Run!

You're safe. They won't be chasing you.

That was so exciting.

Exciting? You could have died.

Stop laughing!

We should be happy we're still alive.

I don't think so.

Here's the exit.

You had your fun for the day. Get out!

Why are you chasing me away?

Out!

Don't yell!

Are you stupid? You laugh at everything!

You're not leaving? I will.

I thought you were leaving.

I don't have time for games.

I'm sending you away for your own good.

Go!

Go!

This is the third time you saved my life.

I only wanted to thank you properly.

We have been through life and death.

Can't you tell me your name?

They call me Boxer.

Boxer? You're finally talking to me.

Good boy, Boxer! You must be polite.

You should smile when a girl thanks you.

Why is everyone here? You're all on the same shift?

We stayed to shoot the breeze.

Luckily we have enough for everyone.

We brought food.

Courtesy of Fishball Ming.

Great!

Don't listen to her. She went to Fishball Ming

and told him she's coming here

so he wouldn't make her pay.

Tiu Lan likes to help people.

You just don't understand her.

Move away... Off!

See?

I want to visit Yam-yam.

She said it's better in the evening.

Let's go together.

Great! We'll all go...

I have customers Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.

That leaves only tomorrow.

Don't listen to her, Boxer,

She doesn't have any customers.

Let's check the roster. I can do tomorrow.

I want to see Yam-yam.

You can't. We must follow the roster.

I'm not on the roster tomorrow.

I'll bring my wife as well.

Tomorrow is her western calendar birthday.

We only celebrate her lunar birthday.

If you love her, you should celebrate both.

I can go, I'm not on duty.

You're not? That's right!

It says here in bold print! Boys?

We swapped with Boxer so he could practise.

We like to see a proper competition.

The three of us will go see Yam-yam tomorrow

No! What now?

They swapped with you so you can practise.

If you play hooky, you would have wasted their effort.

I'm going with Tooth Man tomorrow.

Tooth Man, we have a date.

OK, see you tomorrow night.

Cha-cha-cha...

Tiu Lan! What?

Action! Hey...

Hold her! What are you doing?

You criticised Tooth Man on the one hand...

Then you took my red bean soup to him

and pretended you made it for him.

You want him to yourself?

Admit it, misters over sisters?

Speak up!

I admit it... Let's go!

Hey...

I deserved it.

What? Again? Sit down!

It's hateful of you to go after him behind our backs.

But... you have never fallen for anyone before.

Now that you found someone near perfect.

We'll back you all the way. Look!

Like it?

Woo Ni, Ko Yeung, Lai Tsau, Wong Fa-tseuk...

Thank you so much!

When I become the dentist's wife,

you can all pull your teeth for free.

Oh no!

You always haggle.

You must cut that out when you're with the Tooth Man.

Men don't like women who haggle.

Especially over petty things.

You must behave and don't scare him off.

Understand?

Don't worry!

I'm of best actress calibre.

Yam-yam works over there.

We came early, so we can take a slow walk.

This hand cream is very good.

It makes my hands silky soft.

I didn't have time to buy it before.

I can't believe I could come across it here.

Buy it if you need it.

How much is the hand cream?

$2 each.

That's outrageous! Give me a discount.

I won't pay more than $1.

You drive a hard bargain, lady.

I need to make a profit.

You don't want it?

He'll ask me back.

Forget it. We'll go somewhere else.

No one else carries it.

He has to make a profit.

If you want your hands to be silky soft

and if you can afford it, buy it.

Men don't like women who haggle.

Especially over petty things.

Give me one.

Thank you.

Let's go.

I want to use the toilet.

Wait for me up ahead. There are plenty of things to look at.

Sure.

Give me back $1.

Are you crazy? You don't scare me!

I know the price.

I'm not one of those dumb broads you can scam.

The hand cream is worth 80 cents,

and you asked for $2.

Paying $1 is already too much.

You're a profiteer!

Don't bring your business to this guy.

He conned a pretty girl like me.

That's outrageous!

That's right!

What would it take for you to shut up?

Sell me the hand cream at cost at 50 cents.

Cough up the $1.5 I gave you.

Such rotten luck today!

That's about it! You conned the neighbours!

What are you doing here?

You were gone for so long. I came to look for you.

You didn't have to buy it if you think it's too overpriced.

Yam-yam works part time at this newspaper?

Yes! She still has a shampooing job in the daytime.

A regular customer recommended her for a part time job,

so she can make more money.

Tooth Man, this time I really need to use the toilet.

I'll wait.

Please wait, this won't be long.

Yam-yam?

Boss! Tooth Man!

Yam-yam!

You're both here!

You're my right hand gal.

How can you clean the toilet?

The cleaning job includes cleaning the toilet.

You should quit a job like this.

If you don't make enough during the day,

I can help you.

I'm very happy with this job.

Don't try to console us.

It's true. Follow me and you'll understand.

This is the newspaper that I work for.

Listen carefully...

That's the printing press.

I took this job to make more money.

The editor found out I quit school and I could read and write,

he said I could read more newspapers.

When I'm ready he'll let me do the proofreading and typesetting.

I have free newspapers here.

My colleagues will teach me words that I don't know.

The editor also said he'd print what I write if it's good enough.

Listening to this sound while I do the cleaning is not hard work at all.

Because someday, they may print my articles.

Keep up the good work, Yam-yam.

I'll buy a stack of newspapers and give them out in the City

so everyone will know how brilliant you are.

What about your father?

He's more sensible now.

He helps out with stacking the newspapers.

How do you like living with my cousin?

She's very nice to us.

Me and my father both have a job to support ourselves.

Tooth Man, I'll be able to pay back the money you loaned us.

No hurry! When you get paid for your first article,

you can start paying me back.

Is this the hand cream you let me use on my hands?

Your hands get dry from shampooing.

This hand cream will take care of it.

I'll buy you more if you run out.

I don't work for you anymore,

you shouldn't be wasting your money on me.

I'll always be your Boss.

You ruined your hands working for me.

You'll need them to hold a pen later,

you must take care of them.

When you become a famous writer, you can pay me back ten times as much.

I can start writing after I buy a dictionary.

Don't you have one?

Not at home, but there's one here.

I'm saving up money for it.

Here's $1.5.

Go get yourself a dictionary and a few more pens.

I can't take your money, Boss!

I scraped it from somewhere, silly!

Start writing after you buy the dictionary.

I can't wait to read your work.

Thank you, Boss!

Actually...

It's raining!

We have to run!

It'll be a while before it stops.

I guess we'll have to buy raincoats.

(Raincoats 50 cents...$1)

They doubled the price!

We have a long way to go!

Don't be embarrassed if you want to save money.

You just taught me every penny helps.

Shall we start to bargain?

If you don't mind, hide under my coat

we'll walk back together.

Of course not! Let's go!

It's so quiet tonight. I should close early.

I won't let you steal my fruit again.

Here's the money for this week's fruit.

If it's not enough, I have more.

It's never enough, but better than nothing.

You grew a conscience or you're running a fever?

Returning the money is not the reason I'm here.

I came for something else.

What?

I want to invite you to watch me and the Tooth Man tomorrow.

Boxer... Tooth Man...

(Tooth Man)

Tooth Man... Boxer...

(Boxer)

Boxer... Tooth Man...

Fung, you'll let him win if he hits you just once?

He's so good at defence,

even I'm not confident I can hit him.

Boxer will have to learn Baji for sure.

Boxer...

Tooth Man is looking at you!

Must be...

Why are you standing over here? Go to him!

Are you spying for him?

Will you be biased as the referee?

That's right!

Tooth Man doesn't need my help. He'll win.

Tooth Man...

Boxer, you either win or lose in a game.

Just do your best.

Exactly! Failure is the mother of success.

I will not lose... ever!

You have 3 minutes.

Boxer wins if he hits Tooth Man; if not, he loses.

If Boxer wins, he can take a shift by the standpipe by himself.

If he loses, he must learn Baji from Tooth Man to improve himself.

Are we clear?

Very clear.

Crystal clear.

I will do the countdown at 30, 15 and 10 seconds.

You won't get that chance.

Right! Maybe you'll have surrendered!

Folks, if it's OK with you, let's do the countdown.

3... 2... 1... begin!

Impressive!

Carry on!

Tooth Man seems to have Boxer on a string.

Tooth Man has yet to make a move.

You won't fight back?

This is Baij's elbow push to the heart.

It's similar to the use of the elbow in Muay Thai.

You don't want to learn?

Thai Hag?

You invited me here to watch him beat you up?

His steps look familiar!

30 seconds left.

20 more seconds gone!

All or nothing, I must make my move.

Wing Chun?

10... 9... 8... 7... 6... 5... 4... time's up!

The winner is Tooth Man!

Bravo, Tooth Man!

I'll see you tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock sharp at the clinic.

I came to apologise. I stole your kung fu.

An apology won't make me forgive you.

How about I buy a basket of watermelons?

I don't care for money.

How about I buy up all the fruit?

It's about my reputation, not money.

You learnt my craft but got beaten in a competition.

You're a disgrace.

I'm sorry I made you look bad.

Get out! I'm closing the shop!

I'm sorry I brought you shame.

Can you please forgive me?

You're gifted, but kung fu requires practice

You learnt the moves but not the strength.

That's why Tooth Man beat you.

I'm sorry. How can I make it up to you?

Don't flaunt what I have taught you.

But I need to guard the standpipe.

You lost the competition.

You should learn Baji from Tooth Man.

I already told you I can't learn Baji.

I'm not worthy.

I don't know the meaning of that last sentence.

If you used Leaning Mount of Baji, in the competition,

the same move you used on Fung Chun-mei,

you might have a chance to win.

I don't believe the only way to survive in the City is to use your fists.

But since you chose to protect the City with them,

you should train them up.

Whether it's Wing Chun, Muay Thai or Baji,

whatever can toughen your fists is good.

Am I right?

Sis, I didn't learn Chiu style Baji

because I wanted to forget

it is the murder weapon that killed Master Duen.

(Memorial tablet for Chiu Ha)

If Tooth Man found out my father killed his father

he wouldn't teach me Baji.

I have no right to learn Duen style Baji.

But I need its power to protect the City.

Tell me what to do.

Boxer, Ying-fung is right about you.

You're a man of your word.

There you are!

A bet is a bet.

You accept your defeat, but not to me.

I'm glad you know.

Relax, I'm not qualified to teach a class.

My uncle is still the chief of the Baji School.

I'm not asking you to join either.

I just want to give you a few pointers

so you can build your strength in the shortest time possible,

and you can guard the standpipe.

If you can hit me in a month,

you won't have to learn from me anymore.

Not only will I hit you, I will beat you.

Anything goes if you beat me.

You'd better not regret it.

Flour Keung, please show him the 6 ways of litheness training.

Sure!

Hold on...

I have one request.

What is it?

Though I agreed to learn Baji,

I still consider you as my opponent,

I don't want to learn from you.

I see. As long as you're willing to learn Baji,

you're welcome to learn from any one of us.

Good! As long as I have your word,

I'll learn Baji from Siu-chi!

Wait for me up ahead.

Sure!

That way...

Unlike some people who are heartless...

Hey...

and worse than a puppy.

Sorry!

Sorry, let's do another take.

Next...

Stop staring...

I...

Be careful!

$7!