Original subtitles

Here we are.

Here?

Yes, this place is different from Tangshan.

Brother Xu lives over there.

It's pretty crowded here.

We'll get there in 10 minutes.

Remember, you're making a living alone.

Take care of yourself

and don't look for trouble.

I know!

You must be thirsty after walking all day.

Let's get some drinks.

Two bowls of that!

Do you have any hot beer?

Hot beer?

If you do, I'll pay at any cost.

She's pretty.

Come, let me have a look at you!

Not bad at all!

Nice complexion. Not bad!

Let go!

Stay out of this.

You forgot again.

Don't be afraid! Man /woman love is only human.

Dumplings! Hot dumplings!

Try it!

Not bad. Here's one!

Take it.

Pay me!

You can't eat without paying!

What? Damn you!

Get out!

What happened?

They refused to pay and beat me!

Why did you bully the kid?

We'll beat you up too!

It's Xujian?

- Brother Xu? - Yes!

Come on!

Don't run!

Stop!

Xujian!

Third uncle!

When did you arrive?

Just got here. I'm here to see you.

I got your letter.

- This is? - Zheng Chao An.

Come to my place.

All right!

Come on out!

Third uncle!

Please!

Just come from Tangshan.

Please!

How are you? Third uncle!

This is my nephew, Zheng Chao An.

My name's Ah B.

- I'm Ah Lun. - I'm Ah Man.

I'm Ah Qiang.

I'm Chen You.

I'm Ah Kun. My full name is Wu Shou Kun.

Zheng Chao An!

Come in and sit down.

Come on!

Take uncle's luggage!

All right!

It's been two years. Sit, please.

Let's talk!

Let's all be seated.

How are things back at home?

There have been many floods

and crop failures. Times are bad.

Have some tea, Uncle!

Qiao Mei is growing more beautiful!

She's our little sister, Qiao Mei.

This is Zheng Chao An.

Have some tea.

Thank you!

How's Uncle Zhang?

He was ill but had no money to see a doctor

and died five months ago.

What about the Chen Yu Fang?

Yu Fang? She got in bad company and drowned.

Mr. Wang, who used to live here,

left a month ago for home

to find a wife. Did you meet him?

Mr. Wang?

I didn't see him.

Who can afford a wife nowadays?

Take the teahouse next door.

They've closed for lack of business.

Young people are heading for the cities.

They can't stay in the countryside.

You've been away a long time.

Yes!

My letter explained why I came here.

I know, I know.

There was no work for Chao An in the countryside.

Don't worry!

I've talked to the factory manager.

I'll take Chao An to see him tomorrow.

Thanks!

Qiao Mei, go buy some food and wine.

We're welcoming Uncle tonight!

Right!

Thank you!

"Manley Ice Plant"

You may leave.

Remember, don't talk too much.

Just answer whatever he asks.

Third Uncle is coming.

Do me a favor.

I'm taking him to see the manager.

- Thanks! - You people stay and chat.

Third Uncle, there.

Come here.

Father said it's an important lot

and must be delivered immediately.

Don't worry, it'll be finished tonight

and delivered tomorrow.

Take care. I'm off.

Yes, I will. Don't worry.

I will see you off, then?

Go slow.

Xu Jian!

Is this your friend?

Yes, his name's Zheng Chao An.

This is our factory manager.

The manager.

We need hardworking people.

Have him start tomorrow.

Right! Come to work tomorrow.

Thank you!

Don't mention it!

We're all making a living away from our homes.

We'll show you the town afterwards.

That looks like Mrs. Ma.

Why are you crying, Mrs. Ma?

Who tried to bully you?

Tell me and I'll handle him.

Where's Mr. Ma?

We're broke, and he's gambling.

I'll go in and have a look.

"Come in and get rich"

Mr. Ma, have you lost everything?

Yes, you got any money?

You still want to gamble? Look!

Banker wins!

Banker wins!

What are you doing?

How can you not lose?

Loaded dice?

Forget it, nobody asked you here.

Don't be a sore loser. Come on!

You should quit gambling.

Here's $200. Take it.

Howcan I...?

I've nowhere to spend money.

Pay me back when you can.

Thank you!

- Go on home. - Thank you!

Working here is tough,

but the income is steady.

You can make enough in five years

to start a small business back home.

Hold it!

Please step aside, Chao An.

They are troublemakers!

Trying to run?

You're a nuisance!

Only six of you?

Come on, try me!

Get out!

You're pretty good.

I learned some kung fu back home.

Mother gave me this to stop me from fighting.

Rise and shine, time for work!

Get up!

You're safe in Xu Jian's hands.

But he likes to help the underdog.

I'm afraid you'd follow him into trouble.

Don't worry!

With Mother's token, I won't fight.

All right then.

Take care. I'm off.

Goodbye, Uncle!

I've been doing all the talking.

You haven't said a word. Say something.

Acquaintance leads to friendship.

Don't be shy.

Why don't you answer?

I'm talking to you!

Where do you live?

I'll take you out tonight.

Let go!

Not until you answer me!

Brother Zheng!

I'm off to work.

Zheng Chao An!

- Come to start work? - Yes!

Report to the foreman first.

Who's the foreman?

The dark one.

Hurry up, be careful.

The one with a beard and pigtail.

What's your job?

My name's Zheng Chao An.

You're the one Xu Jian brought?

What took you so long?

All right, get to work.

Go help him.

Set it down carefully.

Push this across.

Don't just stand there.

Get cracking!

Do you want the job or not?

What should I do?

Help them move the ice.

What is this?

None of your business.

Damn!

Sorry!

Stop!

What was that for?

He was careless and broke the ice.

He's new here.

Just dock his pay. Why get violent?

Why did you hit him?

Why be so violent?

Shut up! Get to work!

Forget it. They are all rough. Leave it alone.

Eat more tonight.

Wait, you two.

What is it?

The manager wants to see you.

Chow time!

Wait, Ah Jian and Ah You aren't back.

Never mind.

I heard the foreman saying

the manager wanted to talk to them.

The manager?

What for?

I don't know.

Leave something for them.

Pass it over!

Thank you!

Sit down!

Now let's have a serious talk.

Here's $2,000 for you.

What for?

Listen,

we've come so far to work

and to earn more money.

Did you two discover something

in the ice today?

Yes!

It's heroin.

Heroin?

How much can an ice factory make?

There are more profitable businesses.

Since you know now, we'll let you in.

We're in this together now.

When we left home,

Father told us to work hard

but to stay away from crime.

I'm trying to be nice. $2,000 is a lot of money.

We don't want it.

I won't force you,

but don't tell anyone.

Don't worry. We won't tell anyone.

I'll trust you.

We're off.

All right!

Goodbye!

Good night!

Hurry!

Have Ah Jian and Ah You arrived yet?

No!

Get to work.

Didn't the manager send for them?

Yes!

Why didn't they return last night?

How should I know?

- Is the manager in? - Yes!

Manager!

Ah Jian and Ah You didn't return.

Do you know where they are?

Why ask me?

The foreman said you sent for them.

The boss telephoned yesterday

and asked for them.

What for?

I don't know.

Strange!

I don't believe it!

You can go to the boss's place and check it out.

Mr. Wang disappeared two months ago.

Mr. Wang didn't disappear.

He went home to find a wife.

All right, get to work.

They might turn up any time.

Any news?

What did the manager say?

He said the boss sent for them.

If they're not back soon,

I'll go there after work.

Alone?

Why not?

I'll go, too.

Don't move!

Step back. Just watch me.

Come on.

See? That's the way to do it.

You were too slow. Left yourself open.

Remember it next time.

Yes!

Father, let me have $2,000.

What, broke again?

I've a reason for wanting the money.

You change women every year.

I've found one for you.

Really?

Tall, slim, pretty, and gentle.

Not like those dumb chicks.

Where is she?

I'll find her for $2,000.

That's blackmail.

Let's have it!

Sir, two workers are here to see you.

I'll see them inside.

You take a rest.

I'll be right back.

This way!

Come in!

This is the boss.

Boss!

You leave first.

Yes!

What's up?

Two workers are missing.

They were called here last night.

Yes!

Ah Man and Ah You work hard.

I sent for them to reward them.

I'm also promoting them.

Do you know they haven't returned?

Yes, I've informed the police.

They'll be found.

You said that with Mr. Wang.

It's been over a month now.

What can I do?

You workers eat, drink, gamble.

You do all sorts of things.

They've got hands and legs.

How can I tell them where to go?

This isn't as simple as it sounds.

You needn't lose your temper.

You're not their next of kin.

Be smart!

You're smart. Work hard.

I'll see you're rewarded.

I don't understand.

I'll make it clear.

Don't meddle, and I'll make you rich.

What? So something's happened to them?

I didn't say that.

Hand them over!

Otherwise I'll report you!

I don't give a damn.

You've no evidence.

Don't think you can bully us.

Hand over the men today.

No!

I'll charge you for murder!

Brother Xu!

Ah Qiang!

It's 12:30. Time to sleep.

Hurry and come to bed!

Hurry UP!

No news of them yet.

We'll wait till tomorrow.

Let's get some sleep.

Don't cry. Brother Xu will be OK.

Go to bed.

Brother Xu isn't back yet.

Something may have happened.

Chao An, you know the pier?

There's a shop there.

Brother Xu often goes to play chess.

Go and see if he's been there.

All right.

Ah B!

Yes!

Go quietly to the gambling den

and watch for anything suspicious.

- All right. - Hurry!

Come on.

I'll go and poke around.

You go to Mr. Ma's place.

Ask him to help.

- All right! - Hurry!

Qiao Mei, stay inside.

If he returns, come let us know.

Has Brother Xu been here?

No, not for some time.

Did you see Brother Xu?

Which Brother Xu?

The one who was in the fight.

Thanks!

Have Brother Xu and Ah Qiang returned yet?

No, everyone's waiting.

What do we do?

Ask the manager to call the boss

to see if there's any news.

I've called the boss.

What did he say?

Anything on Brother Xu?

And what of the other two who disappeared two days ago?

He said Xu Jian and Ah Qiang went to his home

but they left soon afterwards.

As to the other two,

the boss has informed the police.

They'll look into it.

They went to the boss's place.

He should have them.

Right! Tell him to hand them over.

That's right!

You're being unreasonable.

You gamble all day.

Nobody can tell you what to do.

They may have gone to Bangkok.

No, Brother Xu doesn't gamble.

He's our leader.

He'd tell us if he were going!

You'll hand him over or else we'll tear down the factory.

What's the use of pressuring me?

How should I know where they went?

We don't care what you say.

Hand them over or we won't work.

Quiet. It's no use shouting.

Start work. We'll talk it over tomorrow.

Hurry UP!

If we don't get Brother Xu back,

we won't work.

We'll strike!

Strike!

What's going on? Start work!

All right, you needn't get violent.

- Damn! - You hit him!

Why did you hit him?

What if I did?

Get me 336.

Boss, we've got trouble!

Chao An, help!

Where did they come from?

Stop!

It's all a misunderstanding.

We don't need your help.

If you want to fight, fight me!

Chao An is pretty tough.

Come!

Come on!

Come on!

What's stopping you?

Get out of here!

Good work!

Zheng Chao An!

Come to my room with those three.

Why did the manager want Chao An?

Will he start trouble?

If the manager is rough on Chao An,

We'll fight!

Shall we go and have a look?

No!

He won't dare hurt Chao An.

Let's wait here.

We'll take a rest.

What's going on?

Go have a look.

Right!

What does it say?

Zheng Chao An

is promoted to a foreman!

What about Ah Sheng?

He's demoted to third class!

That's being fair!

Now Chao An is our leader.

He's our big brother from Tangshan.

Here comes our big brother!

Congratulations!

Marvelous!

1, 2, 3, 4...

Brother!

Come here!

1, 2, 3, 4...

Stop! Disperse!

Split!

Ah Kun, why are you so happy?

Don't you know?

Zheng Chao An is now a foreman.

How did that happen? Tell me.

The manager says he's righteous and courageous.

Righteous and courageous!

What happened?

We had a fight with foreman Sheng.

He slapped me and we fought.

He called over 10 men

to beat us up.

Zheng Chao An suddenly stepped in.

He's quick and skilled.

He floored them all.

The manager promoted him.

Why did you fight a foreman?

He tried to make us work.

He hit me and the fight started.

Did you refuse to work?

We asked for our four men back

and refused to start work otherwise.

There's no news of Brother Xu.

All you know is how to make trouble.

You don't really care about Brother Xu!

Qiao Mei, don't cry.

I'll talk to the manager tomorrow.

If he won't hand them over...

I'll show him no mercy!

Well?

He said he's reported it to the police.

If they don't return today,

he'll come to the station with me.

All right.

Let's start work.

Time to eat.

Wait!

Chao An went to the police station

and hasn't been back.

We should wait for him.

Wait a while!

Sit down!

The boss says he can't make it.

He's having dinner with the police chief.

Any news of Brother Xu?

Don't worry, the chief is a good friend.

They'll do everything to find him.

We'll be notified once he's found.

Come, let's eat.

Manager!

They've come.

Come in!

Come in and sit down!

Let me introduce you.

This is Wu Man.

This is Ding Kui.

This is Rose.

Our foreman, Zheng Chao An.

Foreman, a toast to you!

Right!

Mr. Zheng, I'll toast with you.

Good drinker!

You're a good drinker.

Let's have a peaceful dinner.

We're all colleagues.

You have a big future, Chao An.

Thank you!

Bottoms up!

Come, let's eat!

1,2,3.

That's nothing great.

Still waiting?

Go to bed. Don't catch a cold.

Ah Kun, I'm afraid.

Afraid of what?

Five who lived here haven't returned.

Could Brother Zheng also...?

Don't make wild guesses.

He'll be all right because his kung fu is great.

I'm worried.

Why are you crying?

I know you like him,

but we don't know much about him.

He's young. Don't worry about him.

Leaving in such a hurry?

Sorry!

Where could Chao An have gone?

I wonder!

He's coming!

Chao An! You didn't return last night.

Where did you go?

We were worried sick!

What did the police say? Any news?

Any news?

Police? I didn't go!

Didn't go? Why not?

Where did you go?

The manager asked me to dinner.

Dinner?

So you forgot about Brother Xu?

No.

Don't forget how you got this job.

Listen to me.

You are ungrateful!

Let's start work.

Come on!

What's the rush?

One dinner and your head's all swollen.

Acting high and mighty

just because you know the manager.

Go brownnose him.

I work by strength and have nothing to fear!

- Manager! - Who is it?

Zheng Chao An.

What's up?

There's no news of Brother Xu.

The workers are all worried.

I'd like to see the boss.

All right.

I'll call him. Go after work.

All right!

Xiao Chun!

What's up?

There's a man coming to see me.

We'll have to put up a show.

Show?

Who are you?

- A foreman from the factory. - What's your name?

Zheng Chao An.

Thanks.

You may go in.

Don't bite!

Come!

Boss!

- Are you foreman Zheng? - Yes!

Manager Sun called me about your visit.

Sit down.

Be seated.

I know why you came.

Is it about Xu Jian?

Idiot, don't be so careless!

Sorry!

I'm very unhappy-

I've lost a lot, too.

How so?

I've been here so many years.

Many people envy my success.

They're using this opportunity to attack me.

You'll hear a lot of rumors about me.

Don't believe them.

I treat the workers as my children.

I advise them to be thrifty.

We're all from faraway places.

We should work hard and save money.

Listen, I know you're capable.

Thank you, but about them...

Don't worry, I've told the police.

They'll find them.

Father!

We looked everywhere. No trace.

You're useless! Up to no good all day.

You can't even do one thing right!

Why are you home so early?

It's almost dark.

You'll look again tomorrow.

Don't come home if you don't find them!

Boss, I'll take my leave.

Fine, ask them not to worry.

I'll do everything I can.

OK.

We got away with it for now.

We must take good care of the factory from now on.

You don't need to know so much.

Zheng is not a simple guy.

- Keep an eye on that fellow. - Yes.

Father, come!

I've found where the girl is.

She's beautiful!

I'll get hold of her tonight.

I'm looking forward to it!

Have you eaten?

Thank you!

What?

The boss kept you for dinner?

No.

What did he say?

That he'd told the police?

And they'll let us know if they're found?

Rubbish!

A foreman eating cold food?

That's tough!

Yes, a foreman

isn't used to such frugal living.

Ah Kun, why did you say that?

I don't like him.

We'd best keep away from him.

It's no use being nice to him.

We'll tell him to go when Brother Xu returns.

Ah Kun is a good man but impulsive.

Don't be angry.

I won't.

They don't understand me.

In time, they will get over it.

I'm going to work. Better go home.

Mr. Zheng, are you looking for me?

Have a seat.

What's making you unhappy?

Some workers have disappeared.

There's been no news of them.

You must take care yourself.

Your boss is tricky.

Think! How much can an ice factory make?

Do you know how he made his fortune?

HOW?

They put heroin in the ice.

How do you know?

I was their maid. Look!

He did this.

I knew you'd come here.

You guys are up to no good!

Yes, we are up to no good...

but there is no escaping for you now.

I'll kill you!

Qiao Mei!

Qiao Mei!

Qiao Mei!

Qiao Mei!

Qiao Mei!

Qiao Mei!

Qiao Mei!

Qiao Mei!

Qiao Mei!

Mother told me not to get into trouble.

But now I'm in trouble. What am I to do?

If anything happened to me,

what would my 70-year-old mom do?

No, I better go home.

I got to know them here.

They treated me as one of their own.

What am I if I don't avenge their deaths?

I want to kill this cold-blooded monster!

I don't care what becomes of me.

I'll not let their deaths be Wasted.

Revenge! I'll get revenge!

The young master didn't return.

Find him and call me.

Yes!

It's none of your business.

Come out.

It's none of your business.

The boss and the foreman are fighting.

Run!

Why should you save me?

Never mind, run!

Over there!

Across!

Brother Zheng!

Brother Zheng!