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Don't come too close to the fire

Why? You won't let others use it?

It's for his own good

You must be form south of the Great Wall

You've been in freezing weather

Warming up like this will damage your muscles

You may not lose a nose or an ear

At least it will cause frostbites

This is true

It's best if you wait till a bit later

Pour some warm wine for them

You are quick tempered.Take your time

Your dexterity .is amazing

Nothing to be proud of

Your getting here...

We just want to try our luck

This is not a bad place;one can get rich easily

They say Manchuria has three treasures

Mink,ginseng,and ula grass

And if you can find an old ginseng

You need not work the rest of your life

How much is it worth?

A perfect old ginseng gets $3,000 or $5,000

And a mink pelt 7

About three dollars. Too many of them in the mountains

Then ginseng is the thing

When lucky two roots can support you for a life-time

You're unlucky,you just fall down the cliff

So? 20years later,a brave man again

You are very optimistic

Good work,must have been one of them

No,he's a famous constable in kirin

With the government?

Are we still going to look for ginseng 7

Of course !

Tu what are you doing 7

This is no time for joke :come on up here

Whose blood is this 7

It's from my hand

What shall we do 7

It's no big harm .Any more wine?

All gone .You have some ?

Hurry,let's go

How can I walk like this 7

Never mind that :we cannot stop here

Or else we'll freeze to death

It's getting dark ,where can we stay ?

I 'll think of a way after we get down there

You really got something

I't you forget he is a famous shooter ?

His reputation is well deserved

But we do not have a fire

are still thinking of barbecuing ?

You suggesting we just eat it raw 7

This way ,we fill our stomach and quench our thirst

Maybe there are some people around here

But we haven't seen one single living soul for days

You forgot the mink hunters 7

Drop dead

Miss ,we are not bad men

We got lost during the snow storm

Miss,please release the net

I won't take it

Miss ,we are telling the truth :let us off

All right ,stay still .This net is for the minks

The more you struggle, the tighter it gets

Where do you all come from 7

Ma Chia village:5 days on the road already

It's very easy to get lost here

actually it only takes half a day to get here

Where do you plan to go ?

Wherever there are old ginseng !

You are gathering the root?

Pardon me ? We gathering the root?

You must excuse his ignorance

Look like you are starved

Come and rest a while at my home

Dad the three of them got lost I

That's usual, go and change first

This is my dad

Sir

You come from south of the Great Wall ?

Yes

Sir we feel obliged

Excuse us for our intrusion

You are welcome ,travellers need not be so polite

Sir thank you for saving us

Don't mention it ,you can stay for a couple of days

But I have my conditions

You have to work for your room and board

Work for you '?Surely can

An easy condition for room and board

Just tell us what you want us to do

Good !

Let's take a rest

I am not tired .No mink hunt today

Yes, later

You take a rest .I'll take over

Are the tanks all filled up ?

All filled

It's getting late ,You should go

ls Miss going to hunt for minks 7

Why need a naked body to catch a mink ?

Minks don't like people freezing to death

They will warm a naked body

an exploits their kindness to catch them

Help...help...

Lo

Help...help...

Help...help...

Answer me,are you 7

I am guilty

I want to kill you

Don't kill him

Get away

I hope we can stay together forever

Your dad might not agree

I am yours now. Dad will agree

Don't tell anyone for the time being

Let me sound out your dad first

It's getting late;let's start going

You really learn fast

Where are you going ?

I want to hunt for some food

Couldn't find anything for hows

The animals won't come out in this kind of weather

Sir,will there be many animals up there 7

Don't go up there. Heavy snow will cause avalanches

Though you don't mind risking your life.

The avalanche will bury my house

Yes

Didn't catch any minks 7

No!

What are the crimes of these monks 7

They are not monks;they are convicts

Sent to the temple to serve their sentence

Sir how are you 7

Fine,reverend

We're always intruding upon you

Don't mention it ;after all,only once a year

Go and pour some wine

The monks drink wine

Sir,you have found some help ?

The three of them got lost

Hows the abbot doing 7

Very well .Thank you

Please take a seat

Thank you!

Thank you!

Thank you!

Give him my regards

Yes ,I will

Please

Will these criminals escape from the temple ?

No. It's difficult to do so

I have lived here for thirty years

Never heard of anyone escaping yet

Why are they put in the temple 7

In hope that Buddhism will reform them

This also saves the Government some food

Don't they have to eat in the temple ?

Of course ,but they work for it

Tomorrow there is a fair in town

Go with Mien mien and take along the hides

And bring something back

Sir,I am going too

Having an extra hand helps a lot

All right ,ask Lo to go along too

It's better than his staying here alone

Do you want a jug of wine?

Yes .You spend the night at Chen's!

See if Lo wants to eat some congee?

How do you like it here?

Very peaceful.it's like another world

You like it?

Do you like to stay here forever'?

If you want me to work for you

I will...

Not for me,but for Mien mien

Work for Mien mien'?

I want Mien mien to marry you

Sir

But

I only have this one daughter

You have to marry into my household

Great!

You should get married soon

I bought you some land for your farm

These two ginseng should worth $1,000

The land is enough

How are you ,sir'?

What's the hurry?

Please do a count on these

Sixty-two acres altogether !

Thank you!

Don't mention it !

Thanks !Bey-bey!

Mien Mien !

How are you ,sir'?

Getting to the market? Where's your father ?

He's at home

Come and stay at my place

I have some friends with me ,see you later

Who is it 7

It's me brother !

It's crowded in the store I put aside your money

Go to bed now, we have to leave early in the morning

I'm going out !

Where to ?

I want to have a great time tonight

Good !

I'm not going

Come on,don't tell us you have no guts

We won't tell her

Don't make the fuss

I don't like fooling around with whores

Well,you can just have a drink

We won't enjoy ourselves as much

We should share everything together

That's right !

Let's go q

What's the matter brother ?

My stomach hurts Then you should go back

Why it aches all of a sudden ?

No,it's noting serious .

I 'll join you later

Let's go q

Boss !

Come over here !

We want some wine

No! Hurry up, hurry !

How come brother is not here ?

Anyway,we are not going home tonight

You've killed them

They couldn't be dead

It's dry

Sir,what's the matter

I need to see your teacher

Where did they go ?

Where else?

I 'll go look for them

You came back alone.Where are the others?

What others?

Mien Mien and the other

Mien Mien is not coming back

Why?

She's married to me.No reason to come back

Then why are you here?

To get the dowry the two old ginseng

Sorry, I don't have them

I heard you say it myself

Two old ginseng as her dowry

Yes

But not for this son-in-law

Old man ,I am trying to be polite

I've seen a lot

You can't scare me

Fine,you are asking for it

Better get them out now

If only you give them to me

I won't be too harsh with you

Lo...Lo...

How come you've become a monk?

Check yourself first

Strange?

Are we dreaming?

Dreaming?

What's happening?

Anybody here ? Open the door

Help!

Open the door

Help...help...

Help...help...

Open the door

Open the door

What's the matter?

Open the door

Reverend I've been framed

Let us out

We've been framed

Reverend I've been framed

Open the door

Let us out

Reverend I've been framed

Let us out

Reverend I've been framed

I've looked all over

didn't find anyone

What shall we do 7

Let's go back first

There's no hatred between us

Why are you doing this to us

I don't hate you

Then why the whipping ?

This is the rule

As long as you obey the rule,you're okay

What rule?

As your folks to send the Chief some money

We don't have any family

Please take me the abbot

What ?You want to see the abbot?

I want to make things clear

We haven't done anything wrong

Why are you people doing this to us 7

Being tough,eh?

Get a bucket of water ,and see what he'll say

Mr.Chen...Mr.Chen...

Mr.Chen...Mr.Chen...

Mr.Chen...Mr.Chen...

Dad...

Mr.Chen

Dad...

What shall I do 7

a sniff at this.it's stinking

It's better than being frozen

Hows your wound?

Much better now

When will we do it ?

Tomorrow

What are you doing 7

What's that?

I have an upset stomach

You can go

Do it in the cell

This cannot wait

Trying to rebel?

Abbot,their names are not on the list

We have two more men than officially given

Buddha be praised. You have suffered

We've suffered for a month. Words won't help

I am really sorry !

For what you have gone through

I'll help you should you need me in the future

Thank you ,abbot

Leave now, and give my regards to Mr.Chen

Surely I

What happened?

I guess it's the avalanche !

The Chen family all gone !

Shit, good men don't live long !

What shall we do 7

Let's go to the town

Looking for lodging?

And food too?

We only have buns and preserved vegetables !

OK

Make a pot of tea

And some wine

Again?

Bad memory.Tea will do

Do you know Mien Mien ?

Mien Mien ?

Mr.Chen's daughter

Yes,she stayed here Just moved away

Do you know where to 7

She's married

To whom?

A guy call Le

Right, Le Hai-tien

His fur store just got started

Le?Our friend !

Where is the place?

It's just opposite here

Let's look him up

You know him?

We treat him as our big brother

Why '2

Does Mr.Chen live with him?

Good ones don't live long

What are you saying?

He was buried by an avalanche

Couldn't even find the body

Their marriage isn't official yet

Why not ?

Because of the period of mourning

What shall we do now ?

Stay here for the night

We'll look him up tomorrow

Le Hal-flan

Big brother

Big brother

You never thought of this

No,I never thought of this

Mien Mien ,look who's here ?

Where were you two the other day 7

I looked for you all over

It was like a dream

You wouldn't believe what we tell you

Do that later on

It's you

Mien Mien

Mien Mien and I are married

She is your sister-law now

Sister

Go and prepare us some food

We should have a good toast

Yes I

Take a bath,and get some clothes

We'll take it over during dinner

Thank you

Thank you

No one would buy that story

But this is true

Let bygones be bygones

Let's drink

No more,thank you

I don't want to wake up in the temple again

How come you got rich suddenly

I was really luck

I met this old friend at the hotel

He is in the fur trading business

He's finding the trips too tedious for him

So he let me take care of the store

No news about Mr .Chen

Ten to one he's dead

But he is very alert

It's hard to escape an avalanche

Did you dig into the snow

Of course,with lots of help too

Good ones don't live long

Both of you can stay here for the time being

Ten to one he's dead

Of course, with lost of help too

Come here earlier tomorrow

When did the two girls leave 7

Left last night

Do you know where they went ?

No!

We have girls prettier than they

Thank you

Come in and meet the girls

Just a minute

Wait a while

Wait a while

I would like to see the abbot !

All right, I 'll tell you

Not here

Strange,we cannot find his body

Perhaps he isn't dead yet

Not dead ?

Lo ,you go to the temple

What for 7

You just go

Look who's here 7

Who is it 7

It's Mr.Chen

You don't know me anymore

Who are you 7

Who am I 7

Why are you treating Mr.Chen this way 7

Which Mr.Chen ?

He is Mien Mien's father

Don't tell me you don't remember me

Mien Mien !

Sir don't get mad ,he's

What is it 7

Dad...You've come back

Dad

Dad ,where have you been ? I miss you

I heard you are married

I don't care who you are married to

These two old ginseng is your dowry

Thank you!

Do you live well'?

Yes I

I am tired

That's for sure,after one day on the road

Show your dad where he can rest

Yes

Dad Jet's go in

You haven't gone through the ceremony

Choose a good date immediately

Your marriage cannot be unannounced

Sir,don't worry

He will take care of that

Are you mad 7 He is not Mien's dad 7

Big brother, you can't be in-gracious Am I? Tell me how

How come you don't remember him?

But he is not Mr.Chen

Mister Chen

You go check if he is Mr.Chen

Mister Chen

Mister Chen,how are you '?

Very well

You are all working together

You raseal ,why do you impersonate Mr.Chen?

Hai-tiem, how can you treat my dad this way !

He's not your dad. Your father has disappeared

I did not disappear

I only went on a trip

When did you leave then 7

Right after you left .

My friend came to me

His son was framed and in jail

He asked me to go to help him out

I went to the city with him

You can check on that

You are lying

I left you a note

Unfortunately it was buried by the avalanche

He is Mr.Chen

Come Jet's have a drink

Don't come in here without my orders

We are sworn brothers

You should not hide anything from me

No I have not

What have you two been up to ?

What have we been up to 7

That man is definitely not Mien Mien's dad

And you insist that he is

Are you feeling all right?

He is Mr.Chen

Bull shit, Mister Chen is

Dead!

I killed him myself

That's why I said he is not Mister Chen

You

But you must keep it secret

Where are you going now 7

Back to my place

Aren't you going to stay here ?

No I can't...

Big brother,don't...

I'm going to tell you another secret

What is it 7

I want you dead

Tell me, why do you insist he is your dad ?

But he is my dad

Stop it,or else I'll kill you

You stop it !

None of your business,get out of here

You're hurting my daughter !

She is not your daughter

No wonder they said you are sick

I was going to marry Mien Mien to Tu

That time when Lo flirted with her

You saved her

But later on in the shed

You took advantage of her

But you are so inhuman

If you insist I am not Mister Chen

I 'll leave within two days

But if you hurt my daughter

I 'll not forgive you

It's you

Mr.Wan

Yes. You have very good memory

What are you doing here ?

Because of your father-in-law

Mister Chen ?

I had a chess game with him last year

He won and left.

This is not fair !

Won't you say so?

He suggested I could have a return match

Of course I take up the challenge

Then I discovered his house was gone

Later I heard his daughter was married

And you are the man

You are very lucky to have such a good wife

Mr.Wan

It's you .Where's your friend ?

You looking for Mister Chen?

You just keep your mouth shut

You know Mister Chen?

I've known him for over thirty years

Of course,I 'll recognize him

Good !

You really know how to enjoy yourself

How come you are here ?

Never mind that,let's start our chess game

Sure,I 'll take the challenge

Sir...Sir...

Three games should decide the winner

No problem,I 'll even play 30 games with you

Don't be proud,you are not my father

Surely he is !

Mister Chen,when did you come here ?

Sheriff !

What can I do for you 7

He said you killed Mien Mien

I killed my own daughter !

I saw it with my own eyes !

Do you believe I would kill my own daughter?

He reported the case,so I have to come

Where is the boby?

The body?

It was here ,he must have moved it

What was moved 7

Quarrelling in the middle of the night

You are all crazy

Sir don't blame me exposing your body in the wilderness

forced me to to it ;you must die once more

Don't be mistaken . I did not kill Mr.Chen

Who killed him?

He was killed by the avalanche

I dug him out and buried him here

Why didn't you say so earlier?

I was afraid that Mien Mien would be hurt

Why did you dig him out then?

He...another Mr.Chen?

Buddha be praised

He is the abbot

What have you got to say now ?

No need for that

All a man wants is wealth

I'm sure he'll be back

To reap this wealth he just seiged

My experience as a cop tells me so

I believe

He'll be back tonight to pack his things

Just wait for him here

I'm going out to fix things up

Wang...help me to lock up the door

It's nearly dawn,I think he is not coming

Let's all go to sleep

He'll be back either tonight or tomorrow

So I guessed right

Buddha be praised

Tu...Tu...

Tu...Tu...