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Attention all guerilla forces.

The war is over.

The war is over.

All Japanese forces

have unconditionally surrendered.

The enemy you've been fighting has been conquered.

All courts other than official British military courts

are declared to be without authority.

Attention all guerilla forces.

Attention all guerilla forces.

The war is over.

The war is over.

All Japanese forces have unconditionally surrendered.

All Japanese forces

have unconditionally surrendered.

The enemy you've been fighting has been conquered.

All courts other than official British military courts

are declared to be without authority.

Attention all guerilla forces.

Attention all guerilla forces.

- The war is over... - Sounds like it's all over.

- My hearing is not so good. - Mine is.

All Japanese forces have unconditionally surrendered.

The enemy you've been fighting has been conquered.

With his luck, I'd like to back him in a crap game.

It's over. It's over. It's over!

- Dhana, Dhana. - It's over. It's over!

You'd think they won the war on their own.

They helped a bit. I'm afraid they may not always be so cooperative.

Look at those limeys. They always love a parade.

That must be Ferris.

Can't be anyone else.

Ferris, sir? You know him?

Major Ferris, American engineer with the 8th Australia.

After we lost Singapore, he was in one of the stay-behind parties.

You're Ferris, Major Ferris.

I'm Ferris.

My name's Trumpey. This is Captain Williams.

You'll have to excuse the way I look. My valet's on vacation.

I think you're excellently dressed for the occasion.

Admiral Mountbatten has delegated me to take the Japanese swords today.

- Little late, aren't you? - Late?

Yeah, about five years.

That's the longest tea break in history.

I see you made it back in time to take the bows.

You sound a bit critical, Major Ferris.

I am. There are people on this field with more right

to take Japanese swords. Colonel Ng, for instance.

He's been taking the sharp ends of them while you limeys have been sitting

on your backsides in Whitehall.

Well, some of us spent a bit of our time on our feet in Burma, Major.

However, unworthy though I may seem,

permit me to congratulate you on the job you did in the jungle.

Well, you have to give them an "A" for manners, Ferris.

That's their secret weapon.

Now that it's all over, what are your plans?

First, I'm going to take a bath, which may last for two weeks.

Then when I'm restored to the human family,

I'll get myself a job teaching school.

Major Ferris, do you think you can stand all that?

I'm adaptable.

Parade, attention!

If you please Colonel Osaki,

you'll surrender your sword to Colonel Ng.

Over there.

Hey!

Oh, Ng.

Sorry, chum, we almost missed you. Congratulate me.

- What happened? - I'm a land owner.

I just bought a stretch of land across the bay, about 2,000 acres,

just oozing with rubber. Of course, I bought it on the never-never,

but that's only the beginning.

Before I'm through, I'm going to own half of Malaya.

Only half? Why not all of it?

The other half is for you.

- Keep it all, Ferris. - Oh, come on, you talk like a shell shock case.

Now it won't cost you a cent.

Thank you, Ferris. I have other plans.

- Then shelve them. - No, Ferris.

Listen, we've been such a good team. Don't leave us now.

Yeah, you can't do that. Anyway, I owe you a lot.

- You owe me nothing. - Well, I owe you my life.

You saved that off and on.

You did the same for me. We are even.

Your other plans are that important, huh?

Very important.

Any way I can help?

Sometime maybe.

First, I'll go to finish my education

in Moscow.

We have been friends, Ferris, but loyalties shift.

One day our friendship may not be possible.

There's something you don't seem to understand, Ng.

The one thing that makes sense to me out of this whole stupid world

is loyalty to a guy who gives you hand.

If this Moscow bit is so important to you, okay.

It'll never make any difference in the way I feel about you.

In that case, we can always remain friends.

From the bottom of my heart, I wish you all the luck in the world, Ng.

I have a question to ask you, Dhana.

Why don't you come with me?

If you did, I would like the honor of making you my wife.

You know the way I feel about you, Ng,

but I have other plans.

Thank you for asking me.

It's time to go.

I'll never forget either of you.

Write us occasionally, chum.

Will you accept a token from me?

This amulet is my full inheritance from my father.

It is very powerful.

It has kept the bullets away from me.

Let's hope it's equally good at attracting dollars.

Thanks. I'll always keep it with me.

And that includes all the way up to the south ridge, right?

Yes, Mr. Ferris.

Nine feet wide metallized asphalt.

Make it twice that wide. There'll be a lot of traffic on that road.

Putting in your new road, I see.

Going to build a big hydroelectric plant, they tell me.

That's the plan. Anything I can do for you?

Well, you own practically everything around here.

How would you like to own my place too?

Name your own price.

Might be interested.

You sure you know what you're doing?

The war ended eight years ago for the rest of the world,

but not for me.

I can't take it any longer. I'm getting out.

Don't be foolish.

This trouble can't last forever.

Either the British win and the terrorists will pull out

or the terrorists win and the British will pull out.

In any case, people still buy rubber.

No, I've had it. I'm packing up.

Last night the blighters destroyed my best field.

- If it's a loan you need... - I don't want charity.

I never want to see this country again.

Apparently, only chaps like you can survive here.

That didn't sound very complimentary.

I only meant that this is a country for bachelors now.

I'm a family man.

Any day now the terrorists will drop a grenade on me

and my kids will be orphans.

Do you know how many planters have been ambushed in the last year?

I don't mind admitting their terror campaign has succeeded with me.

I'm terrified, all right.

I'll give you $250,000 for it.

All right. It's a deal.

I'll draw up the papers tomorrow.

You can drop around my place on Wednesday.

Oh, thanks, Ferris, perhaps you'll...

Success story...

I'm getting out with $250,000.

Apparently, we have visitors, Lim.

Yes, the chief police officer and several gentlemen are waiting

in the sitting room.

Good evening, gentlemen.

Hello, Ferris.

- Have your drinks? - Thank you.

- Hello, Tom. - Nice to see you, Ferris.

Interesting place you've got here, Ferris.

That's an ugly-looking brute.

Done a lot of killing, haven't you?

Some people refer to it as shooting.

One and the same thing, really, isn't it?

All ends up with something dead.

Never could see it myself.

There was bit of shooting down the road today.

Another ambush. Tarlton.

Tarlton.

I just saw him this morning.

Then you must have been the last to see him alive.

What about his wife?

She's been told.

Brings the casualty total for the past six months to 205.

This terror campaign doesn't make any sort of sense, Ferris.

The terrorists say they want independence.

Britain is after the same thing.

Evidently, the terrorists have some doubt about that.

Well, somehow we've just got to convince them.

Whitehall is sending out a new man with instructions to hurry things up.

What we need is someone who can make the terrorists understand

that britain is sincere.

- We'd like you to have a try. - Why me?

Oh, come on now, Ferris, don't take that line with us.

Everyone knows how cozy you are with our yellow friends.

I don't choose my friends according to their color.

I even have a few white friends.

That's a stupid remark, Ferris.

That's my hobby, Cavendish... stupidity...

Especially when I'm talking to a uniform.

Take a look at that.

- You know him? - Yes, I know Ng.

He's now back in Malaya, in command of the entire terrorist campaign,

actually directing it himself.

He's ordering the ambushes, the shootings, the lot.

I don't think we're telling Ferris anything he doesn't know already.

You and Ng are old friends.

Obviously, he'll have confidence in you.

I have no belly for politics, Tom.

I wouldn't know where to look for him.

Doesn't it strike you as strange, Ferris,

that every rubber planter for miles around

has had some form of terrorist activity aimed against him,

but your estates, your tin mines,

- your houses have all been safe and sound? - Anything else?

If you're doubtful about pulling it off alone,

why not take your girl Dhana along to see Ng?

After all, as president of the teachers' union,

she comes in contact with many of Ng's admirers.

I think your suggestion stinks, Cavendish.

Come off it, Ferris. We know all about your friend Ng and Dhana.

"Dhana Mercier, born Saigon,

father French surgeon, mother eurasian.

Family raised Ng from the age of nine."

Well?

I'm wondering where to put your head on the wall.

We'd like you to think it over, Ferris, and let us know your decision.

Frankly, we need you.

That's the long and the short of it.

All right, gentlemen, that's about it.

- Thanks for the drink. - Goodbye, Ferris.

- Good night, Ferris. - Good night.

You heard them?

Thanks for the character reference.

You seem really upset.

They have photographs of Ng.

The Russians honored him by publishing them.

I haven't heard from him lately. Have you?

No, not a word,

but it's just like Ng.

I think I'll drop in on him.

He can only be in one of three places in the jungle.

Take some doing to find him.

Can you stand it without me for a couple of weeks?

I'm an old soldier, used to hardships.

- Mmm. - Slow down.

You've got a long and hard trip in front of you.

We didn't use to feel that way in the jungle.

You never used words in the jungle.

Hold your fire! I'm Ferris!

I want to see Colonel Ng! Do you understand?

Well, you silly basket,

don't you recognize me?

Ferris.

Ferris.

How are you, chum?

Fine, thank you. But how did you find me?

You clod, who do you think discovered this valley in the first place?

But how did you know I'd be here?

You never could find anything for yourself in the jungle anyhow.

So I knew damn well you'd use this as a hideout.

Ferris, you have told no one about this place?

You know better than that.

No, of course you haven't.

- How is Dhana? - Fine.

Keeping busy with her school. She sends her love.

You've found no substitute?

No substitute. Come on.

Come on.

These are my officers.

Let's have a drink for old times.

Ferris, it's good to see you looking so fit.

You look pretty good yourself, considering your age.

Comrades again.

Ferris, my friend,

I am delighted at what I hear of you.

You have done well.

Your 2,000 acres have become 20.

You have acquired money and influence, as you promised.

You seem to be pretty well-informed.

You have prospered beyond my expectations.

How could I miss?

Oh, oh!

It even keeps the bullets away like you said.

Yes yes, it's powerful.

I hope it keeps them away when you find out why I've come here.

I think it's time to put a muzzle on the dragon.

The British accept the fact that Malaya will get its independence.

All they insist on

is that the changeover be orderly and democratic.

Ferris...

You always make me laugh.

Come, laugh with me.

It's a very good joke.

You, an emissary of the British.

I'm not an emissary for anyone.

I'm batting for myself.

I've got a big stake in this country,

and you and your bloody war are raising hell with property values.

And you want me to call off the war to help your business?

I think the British are on the level this time.

Of course they are on the level. They know we will win.

They want to salvage all they can by compromise.

If you get what you want, how can you lose?

You're always yapping about independence.

That, as the Americans say...

Is sales talk.

Independence.

Do you really think these people can govern themselves?

They cannot even feed themselves.

Chum, you're beginning to bore me.

Oh, I'm sorry.

Okay, if you don't want a truce, I'll pass the word along,

but don't you give me any of this Mongolian doubletalk.

Very well, Ferris,

pass the word along. And what will you do?

Return to your plantation?

Grow more rubber? Count your money?

Is there anything wrong with that?

There are more important things.

Helping us, for instance.

You must take sides.

I once saved your life.

I'm offering to do so again.

This is not just a local war in Malaya.

It is sweeping all Asia.

It will sweep Africa, South America, the world.

Stay a part of that world

and you too will be swept away.

You mean this won't protect me anymore?

Even magic cannot protect you against stupidity.

Well, I'll be off.

That is, if you have no objections.

I have offended you.

It is only because I want to protect you from yourself.

You have everything, my friend,

and yet you have nothing.

You do not know yourself.

To be truly happy, you must believe in something.

Ng, look at me.

We've never lied to each other.

Are you happy?

Goodbye, my friend.

So long, chum.

Wait, wait, Ferris!

- You must have an escort. - I know my way.

My men do not share my fondness for you. Chong.

Hey, come out of there. Come out of there!

I can't.

Come on!

Come on out of there. Come on!

I can't.

Can you with this?

Thanks.

Hurry up. It's dangerous here.

You don't have to be frightened.

I'm really a very good swimmer.

I can go five miles quite easily.

- I can do three minutes underwater. - You're sure?

I'm in excellent condition.

You look like you're in good shape.

- Thank you, Mr. Ferris. - You know me?

Yes. I'm Candace Trumpey.

My father is the new British commissioner.

We're having a party tomorrow. Will you come?

Your father should have told you not to come here.

Oh, but he did.

Apart from the fact that you're on my land, the territory,

all the way from that rock down to the bay, is known as murder mile.

In the last year, 33 people have been killed on that stretch.

So that's why you were so alarmed when you saw me swimming,

not because I hadn't any clothes on.

Ladies without clothes on don't alarm me, Miss Trumpey.

Will you come tomorrow?

Let's put your top up.

You must be nuts driving around in an open car like this.

I hate carrying umbrellas.

Makes you look like a tourist.

So it's Miss Trumpey, huh?

Oh, yes, one of the last British maidens.

A sort of museum piece.

- I'm finally convinced. - Of what, Mr. Ferris?

That you're the worst kind of nuisance on tap...

A virgin sawing at the bars.

You've had your fun. Now on your way. Wait a minute.

Fasten that bra a little. We don't want that to come loose

in case somebody blows your head off on the way home.

- Will you come tomorrow? - Yes, Miss Trumpey.

Thank you, Mr. Ferris.

You're welcome, Miss Trumpey.

- Well, Ferris, we appreciate your effort. - Sorry it failed.

- You did your best. - Idiot!

If Ng won't listen to you, he won't listen to anybody.

What the hell is going on here?

It's all part of Dhana's demonstration, I suppose.

- Demonstration? - You sound surprised.

I am. Dhana and I don't talk shop.

I think you ought to know. Her teachers and some unions

are demonstrating against the emergency regulations.

She calls it a "peaceful appeal to the new representative of the British government.”

I don't think it'll stay peaceful for very long.

Bye, Ferris.

Look, we must get there before this mob.

We'll go the long way around behind the Is tan a. We'll never get through the short way.

- You all right? - Yes, I'm all right.

Look.

Stay with the car.

Of all the unions in Malaya.

And we come here with respect, sir.

Not to embarrass the new representative of the British government,

- but to impress on him... - now you know as well as I do,

this demonstration is a violation of the emergency regulations.

We are here to protest against these very regulations, sir.

You can make your protest through the proper channels.

Now all of you,

take your bicycles and get out of here immediately!

Is this the only language in which you can answer us?

Just a moment.

Forgive my interrupting, Tom.

I'm the new British commissioner.

Yes, we know.

We know a lot about you, sir, and it gives us hope.

That's why we're here asking for fair treatment.

You're very gracious and diplomatic as well.

But I'm afraid I must agree with the chief police officer.

Your being here is a violation of the emergency regulations.

The newest of the regulations, the bicycle ban,

makes it illegal to ride a bicycle after 7:30 in the evening.

These people have only one method

of getting to and from their jobs

and it is intolerable to take away their only means of transportation.

We intend to stop this grenade-throwing business,

particularly from bicycles.

Now when these murderers raid your villages

and demand supplies and money,

tell us who they are!

Then you can have your bicycles again!

We will gladly submit to the bicycle ban

if the gentleman who just spoke

will agree not to drive his Bentley after 7:30.

Young lady, I've heard your request,

and I consider it a fair one.

I shall therefore remove the bicycle ban.

Beginning today,

there will be no anti-bicycle restrictions.

I wish to thank you, Mr. Trumpey.

I'm sorry we had to trouble you with a demonstration.

Not at all.

We are eager to show the people of Malaya

that we are their old friends and new allies.

We have a common cause with them

to put a stop to these terrorist acts

which are endangering us all equally

and to bring about, in orderly fashion,

the independence of the federation of Malaya.

- Hey, teacher. - Ferris.

What are you doing here?

Cheering you on. You really gave it to Cavendish.

- Good girl. - Thank you.

I had a lovely long speech ready for Mr. Trumpey,

but he surrendered without it.

He's rather attractive, don't you think?

Anyway, he's something new in government...

- An honest man. - I'd rather have an honest girl.

You didn't mention this last night.

I didn't think it was important.

See you later?

I'm going to attend this British function they're giving for Trumpey.

- I'll take you along. - Better not. I might embarrass him.

It's one of those things I think I'd better go to.

See you tomorrow.

Ferris, be careful of the soft music

and the low-cut gowns.

You know me. Merely maintaining diplomatic relations.

That's what I mean.

- Has he come? - I haven't seen him.

Good evening. Good evening.

Good evening. Good evening.

Hello, Sheila. Tom.

Good evening, Mr. Ferris.

I didn't recognize you dried out.

It's been a long time, Major.

We met during the war in rather memorable circumstances.

I must congratulate you on the way you behaved today.

First touch of sanity I've seen in a long time.

Well, thank you, Major.

Are you going to ask me to dance, Mr. Ferris?

Certainly.

I warn you, I'm a terrible dancer.

- I don't believe it. - Oh, sorry.

You're right. You're a terrible dancer.

You're dealing with an honest man.

- I'm so glad you came tonight. -You are?

Nobody thought you would.

My father's wanted to talk to you for ages.

You know, I think you could be of great help to him.

In what way?

Your background, your knowledge of the jungle

and then your friendship with this man Ng.

So that's why you were swimming on my beach.

Never underestimate the power of a clever and attractive girl.

How did you know I'd be there?

I was beginning to think you never would.

I'd been swimming there for days.

What's Ng like?

Sincere fellow. Hard to beat.

You admire him?

I admire anyone who does his job well.

Are you on his side?

Nothing like keeping friendly with both sides.

Sorry.

Is your school mistress here tonight?

No, she's busy with her homework.

And the Chinese dancer at the Proper Paradise?

How do you manage, Mr. Ferris?

I hate to disillusion you.

I visit the Proper Paradise because I own it.

Next question.

Thank you, Mr. Ferris.

- Are you all right? - Oh, Daddy.

We got one of them. Well, this is what we get for being weak.

I knew the lifting of the bicycle ban was a mistake.

The bicycle ban has nothing to do with it, Cavendish.

That grenade was thrown by a chauffeur.

A chauffeur of a Bentley at that.

I know what you think about the British, Ferris,

but we've been doing this job for quite a few centuries now.

And you haven't learned a thing.

- Mr. Ferris is on the veranda. - Thank you.

Do you mind a visitor?

You're a fool to come here, but I won't run you off.

Thank you.

I couldn't sleep.

All those people dying... Did it really happen?

It happened.

It's lovely here...

The sky, sea,

trees.

So... patient.

You know my father likes you.

He's a man with a dream, but he means to make that dream come true.

He knows the days of the British empire are over,

but he says the really important things...

Our ideas, institutions,

laws, language...

Will go on and on. He believes that with all his heart and soul.

If you believe in something enough,

you can make it come true.

You must know that, Ferris.

What's your dream?

That.

More rubber, more land.

Palm oil too.

I'm going into that in a big way.

You're terribly rich, aren't you?

Once you have the first few dollars,

they multiply like rabbits.

I was born here, you know.

My mother died when I was a child.

I was brought up by an amah... Ah Ming.

During the war I went to school in England.

She spent three years in a Japanese prison camp.

When I came back she was waiting to welcome me

as if it had only been a few days.

When father got this job, it was like the answer to a prayer.

I never want to go away again.

I know.

I took a trip around the world a few years ago.

I couldn't wait to come back.

Let's swim for awhile...

No politics, no complications.

Good idea.

I'll get you a suit.

I don't wear one, remember?

Uh...

There's a robe hanging behind the closet door

through there.

Can I get you something to drink, Tuan?

Beer...

Make that one milk and some sandwiches.

You can leave them there on the table.

"You are a bright, soft,

still-folded sarong."

That's what they say of their virgins, isn't it?

It's so beautiful.

Ferris, I don't want to swim.

I know.

You seem to see through me...

As if I were one of those glass anatomy figures.

You don't look like glass to me.

What do I look like, Ferris?

Flesh.

Flesh is all the same, isn't it?

No, it comes in different varieties...

Everything from rose petal to sandpaper.

And then there's that number-one special type of flesh...

The unknown.

I'm not in love with you, Ferris.

I'm relieved to hear it.

I think there's something psychologically wrong with me.

I've never been in love.

Psychology will keep you out of the bedrooms every time.

I suggest we don't talk about it.

Okay...

No psychology.

Don't think I'm frightened... I'm not.

You're infatuated with the night and the fireflies.

By day, the fireflies are gone.

I'm too old and too scarred, Candace.

As pleasant as it would be,

I'm not going to help you burn yourself.

I don't understand you, Ferris.

Stay folded strong,

Hello.

Glad to see you, Dhana. You're just in time.

Poor boy...

You haven't always been so unlucky.

Miss Candace Trumpey,

this is Miss Dhana Mercier, my mistress.

- You've heard about her. - How do you do?

How do you do?

My father's told me about you.

You don't look like a school teacher.

It is after hours. I suppose you're not used

to meeting mistresses, Miss Trumpey.

No, I can't say that I am.

Tell me, have you been a mistress for very long?

Quite a while.

Ferris has a phobia about marriage.

If you want to change your clothes, Candace, you can use my room.

- Don't hurry, please. - You're fooling no one

with your pitter-patter, Dhana. You're sore as the devil.

So why not let Miss Trumpey change her clothes and go home

so you can start hollering at me?

I'm very sorry you're upset, Miss Mercier.

Not in the least.

Ferris has been unfaithful more successfully

- a number of times. - Not so many.

I like your being forgetful. It shows they didn't count.

I once read a statement in a book

to wit "a man may be a god to one woman",

but between two he must always be a clown,”

so let's break up this gathering.

Well, I think I'll get dressed.

May I help you, Miss Trumpey.

Thank you, no. I prefer to retreat alone.

What are you going to do with a girl like that

full of tender dreams about love in the moonlight?

She's got a life to live...

A nice sweet, romantic life...

And you're going to kick it over.

You ought to be ashamed of yourself.

No more oratory please.

I've had a trying evening... the defense rests.

Why are you all dressed up?

A few friends decided to give a party

after Trumpey lifted the bicycle ban.

We heard about the bombing.

It upset me.

I came here because I wanted to forget it.

You will.

I'll have to do a little more forgetting than I thought.

We'll manage.

Good night.

I'd better see you safely home.

Thank you.

Ferris.

It's 20 minutes to the residency and back.

See you in 15.

Good morning, Miss Candace.

Your breakfast is coming.

You were very late in getting home last night.

You were not in bed at 2:00. I looked.

You did?

You saw that man Ferris.

Don't worry, Ah Ming. Nothing happened.

Why don't you like him?

What have you got against him?

I think...

I think he's marvelous.

But he has a woman, miss Candace.

Yes, I know.

I was introduced to her last night... Dhana.

I don't think he's in love with her though.

I think it's just a sort of animal relationship.

That's the only kind animals can have.

But it's not for you, Miss Candace.

Hello, Candy. Feeling better?

Yes, I'm fine now. Thanks.

And you? Are you all right?

Well, I've got rather a grim job today.

- We've got to carry out a reprisal. - Reprisal? What for?

We're going to burn down the village of the man

- who threw the grenade last night. - What?

We've had a lot of trouble from this particular village.

They've been supplying the terrorists with arms and food.

We've decided to make an example of it.

But isn't there some other way?

We've tried every other way.

I'm sure it's a mistake. Ferris would think so.

Oh, he would, would he?

Look, darling, I know you find that man attractive,

but don't over match yourself.

You're not ready for men like Ferris.

Bye-bye.

Bye.

I heard your father. A stupid thing is being done.

It will make Ng very angry.

What do you think of Ng?

Ah Ming...

You're afraid.

Why?

Do you think he'll hurt you

or one of your family?

Tell me!

All villagers must now be clear of their houses.

Military trucks will transport you and your belongings

to the new village,

which is approximately 15 minutes from here.

Please ensure that you have all your goods with you

as there will be no possibility of returning.

All villagers must now be clear of their houses.

Military trucks will transport you and your belongings

to the new village

which is approximately 15 minutes from here.

Please ensure that you have all your goods with you

as there will be no possibility of returning.

We've searched the whole place, sir,

but there's no sign of any explosive.

Well, I know it's here somewhere. All right, carry on.

- Dhana, please help us. - I'll try.

In the long run, it'll be to their advantage.

By destroying the homes of innocent people?

Oh, why don't you wake up, Ferris?

These people aren't all innocent.

If they don't stop harboring terrorists, we'll hit them harder.

Perhaps they don't realize they've been harboring terrorists.

You talk as if you're on their side, not ours.

This is just what they have been praying for...

That we would lose our heads and start destroying villages.

Ng can't win them over to his side.

He'll be happy to see you do it for him.

It is true. The people are not your enemies.

I know. I teach in the school here.

They're waiting for their freedom as your friends. I beg you,

let them remain your friends.

We are doing what we think is necessary.

We have got to get these people out of here into some place

- where the terrorists can't make use of them. - The British have promised

to turn this country over to its rightful owners.

You're gonna lose it before you can give it away.

Unless they destroy it themselves

before we can give it back to them.

We're all ready, sir. The houses have been soaked with petrol.

- What about the trucks? - Keep them here.

I know there's explosives somewhere.

I want them to see why we're burning their village.

- Carry on. Get the fires going. - Right, sir.

I knew the stuff was there.

Ng!

- Would you like a drink, Dhana? - No.

It will stop your crying.

Go on... drink, please. Please.

I hate them.

I understand.

I watched you at the burning of the village.

When you hate, you don't cry.

That swine of a Colonel...

If I'd had a gun, I would have killed him.

We have many guns and many fighters.

Can you use another one?

You are sure of what you ask?

Yes, all through me.

I want to see their homes burning.

You will see it.

There is no halfway in this war.

Either you trust your comrade or you kill him.

We've always trusted each other.

Yes, we always have.

My headquarters are at the old base.

How can I reach you?

One of my aides will be in constant touch with you.

I wish you to know something else...

I have not changed about you, Dhana.

I haven't changed about Ferris.

- What the hell are you doing here?! - Why, Ferris?

You might at least have told me where you were.

- I've been looking for you for three days. - I didn't want to see you.

What have you been doing?

I've seen Ng.

I'm going to join him.

I'm going away because I have to.

There's nothing for me here anymore.

Sit down on your packing.

There are lots of things I haven't said in eight years.

I'd like to start saying them now.

I want you, Dhana.

And Ferris always gets what he wants...

The devil with everything else.

I'll have nothing, if you pull out on me.

Just a few dancing girls and your new English friend...

Your evenings will be taken care of.

Your arithmetic is all wrong.

They only have lap-sitting privileges.

I only have one girl.

You.

No, not me. Not anymore.

I'm gonna take a trip next week. I want you to come along.

We've had our trips, Ferris.

This time it'll be different... it'll be legal,

with a license embroidered on the pillow.

I know I'm not much of a catch.

You're not the marrying kind, Ferris.

I've always accepted that fact and I have no regrets.

All right, I promise...

No more girls

and no more politics for you.

Do you understand? No more politics.

Ferris, I love you.

Please take me away. Please.

- Sorry, ma'am. - What's the matter?

Constable.

Search her basket.

I'll have a gin and tonic please.

Well, hello.

Pleasure before business. These can wait, Siti.

Yes, Mr. Ferris.

Gin and tonic for the young lady.

How nice to be welcomed for a change.

My cafe is open to all customers.

It's very romantic.

Nice setting for what goes on.

Which reminds me... What are you doing here?

Not soliciting trade.

Actually, I'm helping to raise funds for the new school.

I did telephone you about it.

You didn't return my call.

It's a good idea.

I'll double what you raise.

Thank you.

Why did you really come?

I wanted to see you.

Do you think that's very forward?

Not at all. You've seen me,

you have a drink. What else?

A dance?

You must be a glutton for punishment.

I am.

Sorry.

If you hold me closer, it won't show so much.

- Is that better? - Lovely.

What's your first name, Ferris?

I haven't one. My parents were Quakers.

They didn't believe in frills and ornaments.

They thought that one name good enough.

Bloody liar. Anyway, I like it.

Excuse me.

- What's up, Tom? - I've got some bad news for you, Ferris.

- Dhana has been arrested. - Arrested, why?

- For terrorist activities. - Terrorist activities?

- That's ridiculous. What's it all about? - That's all I know.

Colonel Cavendish has got the facts. And Mr. Trumpey.

Dhana was arrested about an hour ago on the Benting Road.

She was riding a bicycle with a large durian fruit strapped to the carrier.

The durian had been hollowed out.

Inside it were two armed grenades.

You know as well as I do Dhana's no grenade-thrower. She's not that stupid.

Nevertheless, she was carrying the grenades.

She's been arrested by the military police

on information they'd received.

All that means is that Dhana was framed.

There'll be a chance to prove that at the trial.

Stop being so legalistic and be reasonable.

Dhana frequently brings back fruit and vegetables

from that village up there.

Anyone could've planted those grenades, even Cavendish.

I'm sorry. She has to be tried like anyone else

who breaks the emergency regulations.

Trumpey, I warn you... You go ahead with this

and you'll have the whole peninsula against you.

People love Dhana.

The law must take its course.

What'll happen to her?

- She'll get a fair trial. - And if she's guilty?

- That depends. - She'll hang.

The emergency regulations make it a capital offense

for persons to carry unlicensed firearms,

and that includes grenades.

The girl hasn't a chance, Ferris.

Her silence is as good as a confession in any court.

It'll be a fair trial,

but there's only one verdict possible...

Hanging.

Couldn't be fairer. When can I see her?

In a moment. I thought we might have a talk first.

- What about? - Saving the girl's life.

- I'm listening. - The girl won't hang in return for information.

We want your friend Ng...

Dead or alive.

You're not on his side, Ferris.

Look, Ferris, I know how you feel about Ng,

but you can't carry loyalty this far.

What kind of loyalty is it that lets your girl hang

and ruins your own life?

I won't do it.

There's some things a man can't do.

I have no politics, no morals.

There's nothing inside of me but me.

That me can break all the laws, but it can't betray a friend.

Damn you for asking.

Think it over Ferris. It may be the girl's last chance.

I thought you might like to talk it over with her.

We'll leave you alone for a while.

- How are you, dear? - Much better now you're here.

Against regulations.

Oh, to hell with regulations.

Now listen. Please, don't worry.

I'm flying out the best available counsel from London.

I'm afraid he'll never get me off.

The evidence is against me,

but I'm innocent, believe me.

I have no idea where those grenades came from.

I think you were framed by Cavendish or the others.

They asked me to inform on Ng

in exchange for your life.

They've asked me too, but I couldn't do it.

I couldn't do it, either.

I would have hated you if you had,

just as much as I would hate myself.

How would we feel in the nights ahead,

two people looking away from one another in the dark?

Can it be worth your life?

Ferris, we are what we are.

We can't shame ourselves for a price.

We know what it's like to look at you now.

Like a thousand years of living.

Dhana, if I should lose you...

You haven't lost me yet.

Let's face it together until after the trial.

And in addition to this evidence offered,

the prisoner's refusal to answer any questions put

by the officers of this court is sufficient proof

of her guilt of the crime proffered against her

during the time of military emergency.

Before the verdict is pronounced,

this court offers the prisoner a final chance

to win the clemency of the court

by giving it certain military information

she holds secret.

Does the prisoner wish to make a statement?

I have no statement to make,

except to repeat what I have said many times

during the course of this trial.

I am absolutely innocent of the charge made against me.

This court finds the prisoner

Dhana Mercier

guilty of conspiring with enemy terrorists

in the murder of innocent Malayan

and British people.

The penalty for such action is death.

The sentence of this court upon you is

that you be taken from this place

to a lawful prison and thence to a place of execution

and that you there suffer death by hanging.

- Tell them to come and see me tomorrow morning. - Yes, sir.

What will happen now?

She'll appeal to a higher court.

Has she a chance?

Not much.

Then you'll have to help her.

You're the only one who can see that sentence is commuted.

- If you speak the word... - I can't,

not unless she talks. She can help us.

Father...

I don't believe she's guilty. Do you?

Yes, I do.

Look, darling, there are several million Malayans

who want to govern themselves in a decent, orderly way

and make better lives for themselves. I'm trying to help them.

There's something poisonous out there in the jungle trying to stop me.

Something trying to create chaos.

I'm going to stop this thing.

If people like Dhana are killed in the process,

I'm sorry. I can't help it.

What about Ng? He must be human.

There must be some way of appealing to him.

Candace, I must ask you not to interfere in this.

I just can't believe that hanging Dhana will help you.

Thank you for seeing me.

It's nice of you.

Why was it important to see me this morning?

There can't be much to say.

Dhana, you can still save yourself.

Answer their questions and you're free.

I have already been tried, Miss Trumpey.

I shall not change my defense now.

It could be so easy for you.

You're going to die, Dhana,

for a murderer who doesn't give an atom for you.

My father has promised Malaya's freedom.

What more can Ng want?

He wants more than promises.

I may not agree with Ng's methods,

but I do know that freedom is never won easily.

I don't understand you, Dhana.

You don't believe in Ng, yet you're prepared to die for him.

Don't think for a moment

that I have taken this decision lightly.

The real trial for me

has been the struggle within myself.

Tell me, if somebody you loved committed a crime,

could you betray him?

During the three years we spent in the jungle,

Ng and Ferris became my... my family.

A bond was formed between us

which time and circumstances cannot break.

I belong to them equally

in different ways.

And Ferris?

What's going to happen to Ferris?

You love him, don't you?

Yes...

I do.

Then you must help him.

You must help him to forget me.

He will need you, Candace.

Only I know how much.

Will you do this for me?

She fight for the people always.

Who will fight for us now when she dies?

What about Ng?

What about him?

You can trust me.

He is a god.

You're Ng. I've seen your photograph in the newspapers.

So you are the daughter

of the British resident.

I've seen you several times with these.

Who knew you were coming, apart from Ah Ming?

No one. She told me to meet you here.

- What did you do with your car? - I left it down there.

Where it could be seen?

Yes, I'm afraid I did. That was stupid of me.

Why did you come here? Tell me.

To save Dhana. If I become a hostage,

they'll be forced to let her go.

- Are you armed? - No.

We will see.

Stand still!

When I say something, you will obey.

Come on.

Thanks for coming, Tom.

Sorry I've been so long. I've only just got your message.

What's all this about?

How long has Dhana got?

Seven days at most. Why?

I'm going after Ng. And I think I'll need more time.

Are you sure this is the right way to do it, Ferris?

Why don't you tell us where he is? We'll get him.

You'd never get within five miles of him.

He'd know the moment you made a move.

Believe me, this is the best way, and I'm the only one to get through,

but you've got to get me more time.

- How long do you want? - 10 days at least.

All right, I'll see Trumpey right away. You'll get it.

You have my word,

and, Ferris, you're doing the right thing.

I've got no alternative.

No, I don't think you have.

Good luck.

- No one follows me. - All right.

Ibrahim, get out.

Tell them to move out of the way.

- They knew of your coming. - No.

Then they have found your car

and are searching for you.

Come on.

Your refusal to save your own life by what you consider the betrayal

of a friend was an understandable matter to me,

to anyone who has been a soldier.

However, the situation has changed.

You're not only condemning yourself to death, you're killing a young woman.

A perfectly innocent young woman.

From what I've heard,

Candace admired you very much.

Only you can save her now.

You can save her or you can Kill her.

I pray she's saved,

but I cannot tell you anything,

except that I'm innocent of any crime.

Make it possible for me to release you.

It is within your power to release me now

and save your daughter.

Do you really think I'll give in to Ng's threat?

Excuse me, sir.

One of our patrols has stumbled across a large base in the jungle.

They feel it could be Ng's headquarters.

A strong force is on its way to take it now.

What happens if Candace is there?

Peter, it could be her only chance.

Are you ill?

Oh, no, I feel just great, thanks.

- Will Ferris be coming after you? - Why should he?

- Is he not in love with you? - No.

- Has he not made love to you? - No.

That is not like Ferris.

No, I don't suppose it is.

Tell us why you were at the durian tree.

I told you.

You will tell us the truth.

I wanted to save Dhana.

I thought if I became a hostage,

I could force them to set her free.

You and Dhana are on opposite sides.

When you help Dhana,

you hurt the cause you believe in.

We believe human beings are more important than causes.

I will have the truth from you.

Torturing me won't do you any good.

You understand?

What do you intend to do with me?

If Dhana is hanged,

you will be given to my soldiers.

When they are done with you, you will be killed.

These small details have been conveyed to your father.

This is your doing... Somehow, some way.

- You have directed them here. - No.

How did they find this place?

- Perhaps Ferris told them. - No, he would not.

Perhaps he knows now what a snake you are.

Lost, aren't you?

You don't know where you are.

Go on...

Hit me.

- Ferris. - Stop!

Don't come any closer.

I've been watching you go round in circles for hours.

I could have shot you any time.

I'm taking her to my other base,

four hours more.

Still the old jungle boob, eh, Ng?

You're sure no one followed you?

No one. Let's get something straight.

- I'm gonna take her back with me. - No, Ferris.

You think I'm gonna let you hang her?

It was a clever scheme.

Trumpey would lose face both ways.

I will let her go

if Trumpey releases Dhana.

Trumpey won't.

He's the worst kind of Englishman...

Absolutely honorable.

He'll do his duty,

so that's why I'm taking her back home with me.

I beg you, stop.

Sorry, chum.

If you come any closer, I'll have to kill you!

Get the gun and keep him covered.

Stand up, Ng.

Hands back.

I'm taking you back, Ng.

I have to, to save Dhana.

Are you ready to travel, Candace?

I'm fine now.

All right, Ng, you walk behind me.

Candace, you stay five feet behind him and keep your gun on him.

We're way off track...

So we head through there.

You packing up?

We'll never make it, Ferris. The execution's on Thursday.

We've got a few extra days.

The C.P.O. is arranging it for us.

But the P.P.O.'s been killed.

When?

I don't know. Ng's men were talking about it in the hut.

That means we've only got three days.

You'll never get there in time.

You haven't come a hundred yards in the last hour.

Give up, Ferris.

Leeches! Take them off me.

Take them off me!

- With two of us cutting, we'd have a chance. - Ferris, no.

What do you say, Ng?

Do you really think I'd help you?

My way is the only way.

Ferris, shoot me now.

Get it over.

Your friends, the British, will hang me, anyway.

I want your help.

I'll take them off of you if you'll help.

Only as far as the coast.

All right. All right.

Ferris, don't trust him.

Take them off me.

No, Ferris.

Swear on it.

Swear on your father's spirit you won't double-cross me.

Until we see the coast,

there will be peace between us.

I swear it.

Get the parang, cut him loose.

What are you going to do, Ng, when we get to the coast?

I will try to capture you, Miss Trumpey,

and take you back with me.

To kill me?

If Dhana is hanged, yes.

We'll make better time now.

Only two more days to go.

Hey, look!

This is a Senoi trail.

It leads to the coast.

- How do you feel? - Now, marvelous.

Have a drink. You deserve it.

A toast to our friendship.

He's not lost anymore.

He knows where we are. I can see it in his eyes.

He won't try anything until we see the coast.

He promised.

How can you believe him?

In a way, I have to.

If I didn't, I couldn't believe in anything.

And that's rough, even for me.

He's twisted and perverted, a murderer.

He's not the man you knew.

I'm not the man he knew.

You know where we are, don't you?

If we were not very near our goal,

you would never stop and rest.

She needed it.

But you're right, we're gonna make it.

Ferris, we're still friends, right?

Come with me and find a new goal.

Not on your life.

Tell me, could you really have hanged that?

I would have regretted it,

but one must go in one direction or the other.

There is no middle road.

Still full of broken glass.

Ferris.

- Why didn't you shoot? - I couldn't, Ferris. I couldn't.

I've got to get him. We've only got until dawn tomorrow. Stay here.

I had to do it. I had to.

He would have killed you. Oh, God, I had to shoot him.

- You double-crossed me. - No, Ferris.

I swore, "till I saw the coast."

At dawn, I climbed a tree,

a tall one.

I saw the coast.

I did not break my promise.

Ferris.

He'll yell. They'll find us.

My men?

Gone.

Thanks.

No, Ferris.

Sorry you wouldn't join me.

We would have won together.

Now one of us has lost.

Don't talk.

Take it easy.

Ferris...

I-I-I must tell you something.

I had the grenades put in the durian.

I was ordered to.

You framed Dhana?

Why?

You loved her.

Everybody loved her.

That is why.

When they hang Dhana,

they destroy themselves.

In our cause,

we are all expendable.

Dhana...

You dirty scum!

Do you realize what you've done?!

Do you realize?!

Ferris!

Thank you.

- Hello, Dhana. - Hello, Mr. Trumpey.

I thought at this late hour you might feel differently.

You don't have much time left.

Will you really let this happen when you can save yourself,

here and now, by just saying a few words?

I'm sorry.

Let me ask you a question. You've had considerable experience of life.

I don't think you have many illusions left. Is it worth it?

You've risked your life for what you believed in.

Now you're willing to give up something even more precious...

Your daughter's life. Is it worth it to you?

I'm sorry you're risking Candace's life

for your convictions.

Goodbye, Dhana.

Goodbye.

Mr. Trumpey,

any news of Ferris?

Nothing.

You're a good soldier, Candace.

Am I?

You've grown up a lot in the last week.

There's a bridge a mile ahead.

It'll make all the difference whether we get back in time.

I'm ready, Ferris.

Don't worry, we'll be back before dawn.

Oh, God, oh, no.

We've got to go on.

There's another way. We've got to go on.

Lord, make me an instrument

of your peace.

Where there is hatred,

let me show love.

Where there is injury, pardon.

Where there is discord, union.

Where there is doubt, faith.

Where there is despair, hope.

Where there is sadness, joy.

For it is in giving that we receive.

It is in pardoning that we are pardoned.

And it is in dying that we are born into eternal life.

Come, Dahna.

They found us, Candace.

Mr. Ferris is outside.

- The doctor say you stay in bed one day more. - Show him in, Lucy.

Ferris, I'm glad to see you.

You look fine.

So do you.

It's been a long time.

Why have you come to see me now?

I'm going to take a trip. I may never come back.

You're the man who took a trip around the world

and couldn't wait to get back.

She's here, Candace.

She'll always be here.

Everything I see or touch.

Every time I walk into a room.

Every time a girl in a bright shirt rides past on a bicycle.

I think of how beautiful she was and what they did to her.

They didn't do it, not really, Ferris.

Ng did it. You know that.

I'm not blaming anyone but myself.

I destroyed her because I was too busy and too selfish

to give her a secure place in my life.

If I hadn't failed her,

maybe she wouldn't have gone out looking for causes to die for.

Ferris, let me come with you.

I know you love her, but I can help you. I'm alive.

If you weren't so damn worthwhile,

I'd take you on for a fling.

That's all it would be,

and a bad one for you.

I'm in love with every hour she lived.

I love you, Ferris. I just want to be with you.

I'm not a little girl anymore. I'm grown up now.

In some ways, I'm older than you are.

It doesn't have to be marriage or complications.

Just me...

Like Dhana... when you want.

Candace...

Go and find me when I was 21.

He'll want you like mad.

Ferris, been to see our girl?

She seems okay.

She'll be as right as rain in a few days.

- I hope we'll see you again soon. - Thanks.

Ferris, you once warned me about what would happen if any harm came to Dhana.

Well, it's happening.

I can feel the hate and bitterness when I walk down the street.

But you know the truth, Ferris, and the time will come when they'll know it,

then they'll know Ng for what he was

and the thing he worshipped for what it is.

Meanwhile, I'll continue to blunder through

in the same old way.

Goodbye.

- Trumpey. - Yes?

Best of luck to you.

Well, thanks. Thanks, Ferris.