Original subtitles

Mr Tojo, I have gathered enough supplies for the Imperial Army in Shanghai.

Please.

Well done. What about Kiu Ngo-tin?

I've been keeping a close watch on him.

He either goes to work or secretly meets with Koo Siu-lau.

There's nothing suspicious.

We're both devoted to the Imperial Japanese Army.

Well done. Your brother is quite smart. He's doing a great job promoting the EAAP.

It greatly increases our influence in the French Concession.

The best is yet to come. As the Army continues to push forward,

all rich people in China will seek shelter in the French Concession.

Then we can ask them to join the EAAP and take control of their assets.

Good! To the Greater East Asia Co-prosperity Sphere. Cheers!

Cheers!

You're a wine expert, Mr Tojo.

I brought you this root bark wine from my hometown Hangzhou.

It's good for your health.

Great.

Hangzhou is your hometown. Miss Siu-dip is from Hangzhou too.

Really? Which part of Hangzhou?

Wah Ting Village. My family grows dragon well tea.

Oh I see.

Mr Tojo.

Colonel Tanaka, I was waiting to see you! Let's talk in the study.

Help yourself.

Siu-dip, bring the wine to the study.

Ching Siu-clip said her family grew dragon well tea in Wah Ting Village,

but no one there has grown dragon well tea in recent years.

Brother Shan, do you suspect something?

Have someone in Hangzhou run a background check on her.

Yes, Brother Shan.

This girl is beautiful.

She's Chinese. She doesn't speak Japanese.

That's good.

I brought this secret military document. We're planning a project...

(Shanghai Unit 1644. Confidential records)

Where's my mom? Mom! Mom!

What's the matter?

The newspaper says among the people we saved, there were two guerrilla leaders.

One of them was caught by the Japanese.

He will be tortured into confession. What if he tells on me?

That doesn't sound good.

The truck and the pass belong to Dad.

Before the Japanese find out,

let's tell Dad so that he can think of a solution.

You've always been such a pain! I can't believe you saved the guerrillas!

Don't you know? We can't afford to mess with the Japanese

or we'll spend the rest of our lives hiding in the French Concession!

Stop hitting him! It was my idea!

And you! Help your family before helping others!

Are you two trying to get me killed?

You've colluded with the Japanese and killed our own people.

We're just trying to help you do something good!

Go to the Refuge House if you want to do good!

You're going to get us all killed!

What should we do?

Dad, let's leave Shanghai!

Leave Shanghai?

Outside the French Concession, it's either the Japanese or the National Government!

Neither side welcomes us! Where can we go?

We can leave China and go overseas!

Stop talking about leaving! I would have left by now if I could!

Dad, we've got to do something.

If the guerrillas report me, we will die! I'd say we should leave!

Use your brain!

If we leave, our efforts will go to waste! We'll lose everything!

I'd rather lose everything than die!

I agree with Hok-yiu. Let's leave Shanghai!

It's completely impractical! We need to find an effective solution!

Brother Shan.

Come in! What is it?

Brother Shan, I've found out, there's really a problem with Ching Siu-dip.

Another problem? I already have a lot of problems!

Tell me!

According to our informant in Hangzhou, Ching Siu-clip didn't grow dragon well tea.

Her real name is Ching Mei-heung, not Ching Siu-dip.

She was a famous cat burglar in Suhang.

Ching Siu-clip was a cat burglar?

Yes. Five years ago, she was sentenced to six years in prison for burglary,

but she got out within the first year.

Really?

Brother Shan, here's something strange.

Hon Lap who was a lieutenant at that time helped her get out,

but I don't know what reason he used.

Why did Hon Lap do that?

Hon Lap and Ching Siu-dip share the same hometown. They're somehow related.

Apparently they're lovers.

So then she changed her name and became an actress in Shanghai.

She even joined Hok-yiu's film company.

Besides her relationship with Hon Lap, she's probably a spy.

You can be saved, Hok-yiu! Let's make use of Ching Siu-dip's identity!

Whether she was a tea grower or cat burglar, we can use her secret identity to frame her,

plant evidence of guerrillas in her house and accuse her of espionage!

Let the show begin!

Director Hon, urgent message.

Japanese secretly developing bacteriological weapons.

Genji found to have the formula.

My real identity exposed. Prepare for urgent departure.

Send backup ASAP! Siu-dip.

Hey, it's hot.

These were found in Ching Siu-dip's house?

Yes, she's no ordinary woman.

We had a shoot-out. She managed to escape, but I believe she was shot.

Looks like Ching Siu-dip is a spy indeed. Good thing she escaped.

Heaven is on my side. Now I can say whatever I want.

You'll be alright, little rascal.

Mr Tojo, these internal documents of the National Government

as well as the telegraph were found in Ching Siu-dip's house.

Looks like she's a spy sent by the NLO.

Ching Siu-dip is a spy?

No, Ching Siu-dip can't possibly be a spy!

Idiot!

I started suspecting something when she went to see Hok-yiu a while ago.

Why did she go to see your son?

Well, Ching Siu-dip asked my son to lend her our truck and pass.

She wanted to make money off the war by smuggling wine into the French Concession.

She said she'd give Hok-yiu his share. Something just didn't sound right.

Hok-yiu smelled something fishy. He pretended to cooperate with her.

Then he found out she's trying to smuggle people to the French Concession,

including anti-Japanese revolutionaries.

Without saying a word, Hok-yiu followed her until we found her hideout.

So Ching Siu-dip and the revolutionaries were using her house as their hideout?

That's right. I sent some men there and found these, but she got away.

You brought her here and introduced her to me!

Ching Siu-dip is a spy!

No, Mr Tojo! You're a spy too!

I had no idea, Mr Tojo!

Mr Tojo, now that he's dead, how can we hunt the revolutionaries down?

I don't care how you do it!

Bring the revolutionaries and Ching Siu-dip here to me! Dead or alive!

Don't worry, I'll find her in no time!

Idiot!

(Kai Lai Hostel)

You've lost a lot of blood. Did you walk a long way to get here?

I went to drop off something important before I came here.

You're badly injured. Let me get you a doctor.

No, it's OK. Will you do one thing for me?

But there's not much I can do.

All you need to do is put up an ad for Chin Fan Bar.

I'm in Chongqing. I just received a cryptogram from Shanghai.

Please go to Huayang Street and find Chin Fan Bar's ad for backup.

(Chin Fan Bar Grand Opening)

(Dip at Kai Lai Hostel)

(Kai Lai Hostel)

May I help you?

I'm looking for the person who posted this ad.

Siu-dip.

It's you?

I'll let you two talk.

I had no idea "Dip" meant Ching Siu-dip. Are you alright?

I'm fine. I never thought it'd be you, Master Koo.

Hon Lap can't return to Shanghai yet. He asked me to back you up.

What can I do for you?

The bacteriological weapon formula I got from Genji Tojo

must be given to Hon Lap directly, but the situation remains tense

With so many people here, someone will discover me sooner or later.

What should I do then?

Can you help me contact Mr Kiu?

(Siu-lau)

Madam, dinner is ready. Madam, are you not feeling well?

Ask Master to come down for dinner.

Let's eat.

What's the matter? Are you upset?

Kiu's Residence. Sure, a moment please.

Master, someone's on the phone.

Hello?

I really want to see you tonight. Please come over.

Where are you now?

I'm waiting for you at Kai Lai Hostel. Hurry up and come.

Wait for me, I'm coming.

Who's on the phone?

It's a woman, probably Master Koo.

I have to go out. Sorry I can't eat with you.

(Kai Lai Hostel)

Who's on the phone?

It's a woman, probably Master Koo.

Let's go.

That's why I'm hiding here.

This place doesn't seem very safe.

I'll take you back to the French Concession as soon as possible

so that Hon Lap can get you out of Shanghai.

But where do you think is safe?

Japanese spies are everywhere. It's hard to hide in the French Concession.

How about Yangtze Theatre?

Everyone's gone because of the war. The theatre is closed.

I left two costume trunks there. They gave me a key.

It should be safe there.

All right then. Let's leave now.

(Kai Lai Hostel)

Sorry about this.

(French Concession)

Don't worry, it'll be alright.

How come there's blood here?

Get out of the car!

Put down your gun!

Mr Kiu.

They are Mr Tojo's friends! Don't point your gun at them!

Don't you read the newspaper?

Sorry, Mr Kiu, he didn't recognise you. Thank you. Thank you.

You may go now. OK.

Let them through!

(Yangtze Theatre)

Take a rest. I'll make you a cup of tea.

Thank you so much for your help.

Don't mention it. We're a team. Get some rest.

Have some tea.

Thank you.

It used to be so lively here at Yangtze Theatre.

Everyone came and left with a smite on their face.

But now nobody wants to watch operas anymore

No one knows what will happen. When is this war going to end?

If the Japanese take control of the French Concession,

there'll be nothing left.

I'm just thinking

how we can get Siu-dip out of Shanghai and give the formula to Hon Lap.

If the Japanese get the formula back, I can't imagine how many people will die.

But most places have been occupied. How can we send them out to Hon Lap?

I know you're worried, but you need to think it through.

I'll get Siu-dip a cup of tea.

Why are you still up?

You're late.

I had to work for Genji Tojo.

I see.

Where did you put the prontosil?

In the cabinet downstairs. I'll get it for you tomorrow.

What's the matter? Is something bothering you?

No, my head hurts a little.

I thought you could cook me some noodles.

Sure, I'll do it.

No worries, Mr Tojo. We'll track Ching Siu-dip down in no time.

Yes. OK.

Dad, why is Genji Tojo so desperate to find Ching Siu-dip?

She must have taken something important. Genji Tojo is going nuts.

We must find her as soon as possible. Once we find Ching Siu-dip,

Genji Tojo will appreciate our help and let the matter drop.

Hok-yiu, have you noticed anything strange this whole time?

Ching Siu-dip was a lesser known actress. Mr Fok introduced her to me.

I didn't know much about her.

She approached Genji Tojo. I think there's a mole working with her.

What else do you know? Think harder! It's a matter of life and death!

Why are you yelling? He's not a convict!

I really know nothing, so stop forcing me.

You told him to help those women flee to the Refuge House and got us into this mess!

Genji Tojo is merciless! Do you want us to end up like Fok?

Now I remember! Ching Siu-dip said

a friend from her hometown was a hostel manager in the Chinese Territory!

Which hostel?

She didn't say.

Then why didn't you ask?

Brother Shan.

You two go outside.

How did it go?

We've searched all over for Ching Siu-dip but got nothing.

A bunch of crap!

Search every hostel in the Chinese Territory

Ching Siu-dip is wounded. She can't go very far.

Yes, Brother Shan.

And send more guards to the border gate. Don't let them leave the French Concession.

Talking about the border gate, I recall something unusual.

When I passed by a checkpoint last night,

I saw Brother Tin and Koo Siu-lau driving back from the Chinese Territory.

Why would they meet in the Chinese Territory when things are so chaotic?

Hostel in the Chinese Territory? Ching Siu-dip?

Keep an eye on Koo Siu-lau. Something's not right about her.

(Yangtze Theatre)

Yangtze Theatre is closed. What is Koo Siu-lau doing there?

How are you feeling today? Eat something first.

Much better, thank you.

Brother Tin?

Hurry and tell Brother Shan. Yes.

You're here.

Miss Ching, I've brought some medicine.

Thank you.

I have informed Hon Lap. He'll send someone to pick you up shortly.

Thank goodness you found him.

Brother Shan. What's going on?

Brother Tin and Koo Siu-lau went inside separately.

They're having a secret date here? Somethings fishy here.

What are you doing here?

That was my question. What are you doing sneaking around here?

They're shutting this place down. Mr Kiu came to help me carry my luggage.

Really? Mr Kiu would bother to do that?

Search!

Yes !

Search for what?

That way!

I suspect a spy is being harboured here.

A spy?

I've looked into it. Ching Siu-dip is a spy.

I'm working for Mr Tojo. Don't get in my way.

Brother Shan, we've searched the backstage,

toilet, and dressing room but nothing's found.

You can go now.

What's inside those big trunks?

Costumes, of course.

Open them.

Why bother looking at women's clothing?

Women's clothing? Forget it then.

Brother Shan, just some costumes.

Same here, Brother Shan.

Just some costumes!

I'll leave you two alone. Let's go.

I have informed Hon Lap. He'll send someone to pick you up shortly.

Thank goodness you found him.

We can't relax yet. I saw Kung Siu-shan's men outside.

Is there anywhere for her to hide?

Be careful. Luckily they didn't notice it.

Kung Siu-shan has started suspecting us. What should we do?

It's not safe here. How about we go to your place?

But his men are probably still outside.

Sorry about this, Miss Ching.

Be careful.

Thank you so much. Don't mention it.

You've saved my life again.

Alright, let me take you inside for a rest.

Are you thinking about how we can get Siu-dip out?

But how can we bypass the people downstairs?

I do have something in mind, but I haven't worked out the details yet.

(Train ticket)

Madam, you've been feeling down because of Master and Master Koo.

You've hardly eaten anything these days. I can't stand to see you like this.

You have a right to know what's going on.

Hello?

Siu-lau.

Yuet-lan?

Siu-lau, I need to see you. Do you have time now?

Not now, maybe next time.

I really need to talk to you. I'm just downstairs. I can come up now.

No, I'm going out. I can't talk right now.

We should tell Yuet-lan what's going on. She's suspecting us.

No.

Siu-lau, it's me! I know you're in there! Open the door!

Open the door! Can you hear me? Why are you doing this to me?

I'm your best friend! Why are you doing this to me?

Is it because you love Tin?

Open the door!

Does he love you? I'll give you my blessing but you have to let me know.

Open the door! Answer me!

I'm going crazy! I can't take it anymore! Please open the door! I'm begging you!

Yuet-lan, please stop!

I'll explain to you later! Please go home! Yuet-lan! Yuet-lan!

You're really here.

It's a misunderstanding, Yuet-lan! Mr Kiu and I...

Shut up! I treated you like my sister! How could you do this to me?

You lied to me!

You lied to me!

Mrs Kiu! Mrs Kiu! Mrs Kiu, you've got the wrong idea!

Mr Kiu and I are working for the government!

They're just trying to get me out of Shanghai! It's all a misunderstanding!

In order to deceive Kung Siu-shan, we act like we're having an affair!

So, you didn't become a traitor?

Now you know why I didn't tell you.

I'll never lie to you.

Now that you have found out, you may be able to help me.

I was thinking about how we can get Siu-dip out of Shanghai. I have an idea.

Madam, Mrs Kiu is here.

Sis Kam.

What happened, Yuet-lan? Sit down first.

I'm confused. I don't know who I can trust! They all lie to me!

Sis Kam, have you heard about Tin and Siu-lau?

What do you mean?

I suspect they're having an affair.

That's impossible. Tin is not that kind oi man.

Yuet-lan.

Brother Shan.

Are you alright? What happened?

Does Tin have feelings for Siu-lau? They were lovers, weren't they?

Calm down and speak slowly.

Kam, go make some tea.

Yuet-lan, We known Tin for ages. There's nothing between Siu-lau and him.

But he's been acting strange lately. Sometimes he leaves without saying a word.

And he won't let me near his conversation with Siu-lau.

Really?

One time I caught him meeting Siu-lau.

He said he was working for the Japanese and I was thinking too much.

Was he telling the truth?

What could he be doing? How come Siu-lau was there?

I don't want to lie to you.

We're working for the Japanese, but Siu-lau is not involved.

So he was lying.

But anyhow, they don't have to run away.

Run away?

He told me he'd leave Shanghai for a few days.

I found out he bought two train tickets departing at 7:00 tomorrow.

He must be running away with Siu-lau.

Two train tickets?

They don't have to do that.

Just be honest with me, and I'll give them my blessing.

Right, many men keep mistresses It's really not necessary.

I'm lost. I just don't know what to do.

Yuet-lan, stop thinking too much.

Let me find out for you Just remember I'll be by your side.

Kam, talk to Yuet-lan, I'm going out.

Just stay here.

Have some tea.

Thank you.

(Sun Sun Club)

Brother Tin really bought 2 train tickets for departure from Shanghai tomorrow.

Why is he leaving Shanghai? Something fishy is going on.

Go! Come on! What do you want?

Brother Shan, we found this woman at Kai Lai Hostel in the Chinese Territory.

She and Ching Siu-dip were from the same hometown.

Have you seen Ching Siu-dip? Say it!

Say it! Speak!

OK... Stop hitting me!

I took Siu-dip in. She was injured. But a man and a woman went to pick her up.

Did she say anything?

She said she had an important document.

Take her outside.

Take her outside. Yes!

Kiu Ngo-tin and Koo Siu-lau are harbouring Ching Siu-dip indeed.

Brother Shan, shall we search Koo Siu-lau's place?

No, we already alerted them last time. Just keep an eye on her.

Ching Siu-dip will board the 7:00 train with the document tomorrow.

Prepare to get her at the train station.

I want her as well as the confidential document.

You're back. Yes.

Tin, I did what you told me to.

Let's talk about tomorrow's plan.

Siu-lau and I will go to the train station. The two of you...