Original subtitles

[This film is entirely fictional]

[An arrow through the heart]

Hai,

you've learned martial arts from your dad for so long,

but why can't you still catch a chicken?

Hai.

Hai!

Hai!

Run!

Assassin!

Honey!

Run!

Dad!

[Yang's Mansion]

Be careful.

[Yang's Mansion]

Mom!

Mom! Mom!

Mom!

Mom! Mom!

Mom!

Mom! Mom!

Run!

Run!

Mom! Mom!

[Qingshui Village, Xiangshan Town, Ningbo]

Uncle, do you know where Yan Shiba lives?

Go ahead along this way.

[Qingshui Village]

[Qingshui Village]

Kid, are you here to seek refuge with relatives?

Are you looking for someone?

Who?

Is a man named Yan Shiba living here?

Walk to the end and turn east.

And you can see his shabby house.

Excuse me, does Yan Shiba live here?

This is his home,

but he doesn't live here anymore.

Why?

He doesn't live here. He just doesn't.

What are you doing?

If you want to go in, my axe won't agree.

Please inform those in the house

that I need to talk to Yan Shiba.

No, no.

My axe won't agree.

Bu,

are you bullying others again?

Let him in.

You know my dad?

No.

But my dad always said

Yan Shiba is the most outstanding archer in the world.

What do you want from my dad?

I want to learn archery from him

to avenge my parents!

You should leave.

You won't see my dad.

Why?

[Memorial Tablet of Yan Shiba, My Father]

My dad died two years ago.

You should leave.

Yan Shiba is dead?

If I can't learn archery,

I can't avenge my parents!

You're a man. What are you crying for?

Shame on you.

Wait.

If you want to learn archery, I can teach you.

You? You are blind.

How can you teach me archery?

Who said I am blind?

Who said I can't teach you?

[Ten years later]

Let's go.

Good job.

Let's go.

Where are we going?

Home.

Let's go home!

Hai.

Hai.

Hai!

Hai,

you're finally back.

What's wrong, Aunt?

Last night,

there was a wolf in our sheepfold.

It bit two of my lambs to death.

Since you excel in archery,

help me shoot the wolf to death tonight.

Aunt,

you have such a bad memory.

Last time, you lost one of your sheep

and insisted that Bu stole and ate it.

You scolded me in front of our house for a long time,

saying that my whole family were thieves.

Now what?

Now you need thieves' help?

My bad last time.

Please have a heart and help me this time.

I will treat you well for sure.

Save it.

I don't have time. -Hai!

Give it to me.

What's wrong with her?

Hey,

your hairpin is too old. I'll buy you a new one.

No need.

I can't see it.

I can see it.

Others can see it.

I hunted several wild rabbits today.

I'll take them to the town

and sell the rabbit skin tomorrow

to get you a gold hairpin.

What's wrong?

I heard what you said just now.

You shouldn't have rejected Aunt Tian.

If she's not kind to me, I won't show kindness to her as well.

There are only two good people in this world,

that is, you and Bu.

And the rest of them

are all bad ones.

You're too narrow-minded.

What you said is unpleasant.

While I was wandering around back then,

I suffered a lot.

I saw through the world at that time.

I swore then

I would be good to whoever treats me well,

and if anyone harmed me,

I would make him suffer more than what I suffered.

You've grown up for nothing.

You're still simple-minded.

I'm 18.

I'm not a kid.

When will I be capable of drawing this bow?

This is a strong bow weighing 200 catties.

Only the one with mighty power can use it.

In this world,

only my dad can draw this bow.

Sooner or later, I will draw this bow.

When you can draw this bow,

you'll be a grown-up man.

[Xiangshan Town]

This is made of pure gold.

Buy a pair?

How much?

Five maces.

Save it for me. I'll buy it later.

Okay.

Beauty!

Let go of me!

Come here! Come here! Come here!

No!

Let go!

You're so pretty.

Let go!

Come on! Come on! Come on!

No!

You're a Japanese?

No. You heard it wrong.

She is a Japanese woman!

The Japanese have made us suffer a lot!

They burned wherever they went, killed and robbed us!

They did all kinds of evil!

My wife and son

were killed by the Japanese!

I'll avenge them today!

Kill her! Kill her! Kill her!

Help! Help!

Today, I'm going to rip the Japanese woman open

and chop her into pieces!

Help!

Help!

I'm going to charge by catty!

Fifty copper coins for this thigh.

Does anyone want it?

Here!

I want it! I want it! I want it!

I want it! I want it! I want it!

Help!

Help me!

Help me!

That thigh!

I'll take it!

I'll take it!

Anyone else?

Here! Here! Here!

Anyone else?

Help me!

Help me!

Anyone else?

Anyone else?

Which part do you want?

Give me that. -Her arm?

Her right arm is yours.

No!

Okay.

I have money. Give it to me!

Her left leg is yours.

No problem!

Anyone else?

Damn it! Who dares to prevent me from doing this?

Stop hiding!

Come out if you dare!

[Wine]

Please spare me! Spare me!

Please spare me!

I was wrong!

I have an 80-year-old mother

and...

I'm late.

Please forgive me, Miss.

What did you do wrong?

If I had been one more step late, you

would have been killed by these Ming people.

I'll die sooner or later. It doesn't matter.

How is my father?

You went out without permission.

The chief misses you day and night and is so worried about you.

Please return to the chief as soon as possible.

[Wine]

[Wanli Restaurant]

Stop kneeling. Rise.

Old man!

Why did you end up in such a tragedy?

What should I do?

Old man!

I heard Aunt Tian crying.

Her man was bitten by a wolf.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

Did you meet anyone in town today?

No.

It's a girl.

And she's pretty.

Right?

How do you know?

Because your breathing is heavier than usual.

These are the wild rabbits you hunted.

Eat more.

Chief.

This is a god of the Ming people.

It won't bless us.

All gods will protect the strong.

Yes.

I let you down.

I failed to protect her.

After a few days,

the situation will change,

which serves as an opportunity for us to go home.

Be careful and don't miss it.

Yes.

Our ship is berthed at the coast.

I hope you, I, everyone,

including Shizuka,

can get on the ship safely

and return to our hometown.

Do you understand what I mean?

Yes.

Especially Shizuka.

Even though she has one more day of life,

I want her to go back alive,

instead of being dead!

Do you really understand?

Yes.

I'm willing to guarantee her safety with my life.

If you had been one step late,

Shizuka would have been chopped into pieces!

If that's the case,

the lives of all of you

are nothing compared to Shizuka!

Yes.

Destroy all the villages

around Xiangshan Town.

I can't shoot well no matter how hard I try.

Use your elbow to move your wrist.

Loose the arrow fast

as powerful as a tiger's tail.

Keep your left hand steady

as stable as Mount Tai.

Well done, Miss.

If you meet a young man with a bow and arrows

who is skilled at archery,

don't kill him.

Bring him to me.

You like him?

No, I hate him.

Do you still want the hairpin?

How much?

Two taels.

The price is too high.

Didn't you charge five maces last time?

We're in a turmoil of war now.

The pirates are rampant.

How can the price of it not go up?

I'll buy it.

Why are you here?

Pack all of them for me.

I want them all.

Okay.

I did run into the God of Wealth today.

No, no, no.

How can I take your things?

You saved my life.

A hairpin is nothing compared to my life.

Hey!

Hey!

[Chunxiang Shop]

What do you mean?

I dare not take so many things.

You don't like them, do you?

Right.

These items of inferior quality are not worth much.

If you want to give them to your loved one as gifts,

you should go to a gold shop and pick something really nice.

Hey! Hey!

[Memorial Tablet of Yan Shiba, My Father]

Bu!

Bu!

Xiaoping, what's wrong?

Pirates!

The pirates are here!

The pirates are here!

The pirates are here!

Help! The pirates are here!

Run!

Help!

So, that girl took you in.

She is like my sister,

and she takes care of me like my mother.

Without her,

I might not be alive now.

Hurry up!

Go!

Go!

Hurry up.

Go!

Hurry up!

I'll whip you to death!

Hurry!

Do you like her?

I don't know what like is,

but I respect her.

Then, she's not your sweetheart.

What is "sweetheart"?

When you see your sweetheart,

your heart will tremble.

If you can't see her for a few days,

you'll miss her here.

If she's leaving you,

it will hurt here.

Then...

are you my sweetheart?

How can I be your sweetheart?

I'm your enemy.

What did you say?

I've been suffering from heart disease since I was a child.

It's getting worse.

The doctor said

I could only live for one more year at most.

I was ready to give up already,

but you saved me.

You made me feel

there is still warmth in this world.

You made me reluctant to die.

So, shouldn't I hate you?

Now that you saved me,

you have to help me to the end.

Otherwise, I'll go seek death again.

How can I help you to the end?

Don't go anywhere

and only stay with me this whole year.

Then, I'll be happy.

You don't agree.

So, you want me to die?

Go!

Isn't there any medicine that can cure you?

Yes.

I have to find a heart of seven senses and eat it

to survive.

What?

Fool.

How can there be such a heart?

Even if there is,

how can I kill someone to save myself?

You're so nice.

Here you are.

What is this?

A longevity lock.

You can live a long life, wearing it.

Thank you.

This is for you.

This is from me,

so you can't give it to your so-called sister.

It's getting late. I should go.

Why are you in such a hurry

to go and accompany your blind "sister"?

Don't talk about her like that.

I should go back.

Xiaoping is waiting for me to go home for dinner.

Sorry.

I didn't mean it.

If you need me,

you can come and find me.

I live in Qingshui Village.

It's 20 miles away from here.

No one can hurt you with me being there for you.

Aunt.

Aunt.

Aunt.

What happened, Aunt?

Aunt!

Aunt.

It was…

It was the pirates!

I'll go kill them!

Don't do anything stupid.

Remember,

live well.

You still owe me…

a sheep.

Aunt!

Aunt!

I was wrong.

Aunt.

Xiaoping.

Xiaoping.

Xiaoping!

Bu!

Xiaoping!

Bu, eat.

I'm not hungry.

I'm not hungry.

There's still a long way to go.

Eat it if you want to live.

Where are we going?

To our country.

To be slaves?

Yes.

Black Fox!

Get everyone up.

Get ready to go.

Get up, you lazy pigs!

Get up!

And you!

Get up!

Get up!

We'll get going.

Get up!

Get up!

Stand still.

Hurry up.

Go!

Go!

Don't dawdle!

Go!

Hurry up. Go!

Brother.

Good!

Good!

Good!

Bravo!

Brother, what good archery skills.

In the whole Ming,

no one can shoot like you.

What?

You know archery, too?

Your left shoulder is heavy, and your right shoulder is light.

Your steps are weak and your breathing is heavy.

Although your archery skills are splendid,

but it's hard for you to be a top archer.

I didn't expect a blind woman like you

to have such knowledge.

You think your archery skills are better than mine?

I'm a blind woman.

How can I shoot arrows?

Ming is full of talents.

There are many extraordinary people.

What's impossible about a blind person shooting arrows?

If you can also shoot two birds with one arrow,

I'll let you guys go home.

Will you keep your promise?

I'm dead serious.

Good!

Good!

Great!

Good!

Great!

Great!

Good!

Xiaoping is amazing.

Great!

Good archery skills.

Can we go now?

Boss, Miss is here.

What should we do?

Miss, what brings you here?

Did you go to Qingshui Village?

Yes.

The captives are right ahead.

I was about to take them on board.

Have you seen a boy carrying a bow and arrows?

No.

Think carefully.

If you kill him,

I'll kill you.

You've seen someone wearing this longevity lock?

Yes.

Get down!

You are the one who's been taken care of Yang Hai?

You are the one

whom Hai met?

Miss,

I lost the bet with this lady.

I promised to let them go home.

But don't worry.

I'll go catch some other people

from other villages to fill the gap in numbers.

Although Japan is a small place,

but we Japanese always keep our word.

Thank you, Miss.

Get lost.

If it weren't for this lady,

you would all be dead.

Thank you, Xiaoping.

Thank you, Xiaoping.

You saved us.

Thank you.

Thank you, Xiaoping.

Don't waste time anymore.

Let's go.

You want to leave?

It's not that easy!

Miss.

Do you see that stream?

I'll shoot as soon as you leave.

Whoever runs across that stream

can go home.

This time, I'll keep my promise.

Miss!

I never said I wouldn't let them go.

They just have to pay a price.

Get ready to shoot.

Run!

There's still a chance of survival if we run.

But we'll die for sure if we get on the boat!

Run!

That's right.

I'd rather die under the arrows

than die on the boat of the Japanese!

Shoot!

Run!

Run!

Hurry!

Run!

Three inches to the left.

Five inches to the right.

Don't stop!

Bu, run! Hurry!

Lower your head.

Run!

Run!

Run! Bu, run!

Hurry!

Bu!

Bu!

Bu!

Bu!

Bu!

Bu!

Bu!

Bu!

Bu!

Xiaoping, go!

Bu is sleepy.

I want to sleep.

Bu, don't sleep! Get up!

Bu!

Bu is a good boy.

Xiaoping tells Bu a story.

Bu is a good boy.

Xiaoping tells Bu a story.

Go. Get her back.

Miss!

She's already across that stream.

That woman is extremely intelligent.

She must have a heart of seven senses.

I want to rip out her heart to make medicine

to save my life.

Go!

Didn't you hear me?

Miss, you said

we Japanese always keep our word.

How can we break our promise?

How dare you disobey my order!

Do you all want to die?

Brother, I don't want to die.

Nor do I want you to die.

Kill me if you want.

Miss, please withdraw your order

to uphold our dignity.

I told you,

if you disobey my order,

all of you will die.

Let's go.

Xiaoping!

Xiaoping!

Xiaoping!

Hai!

Hai!

Xiaoping!

Xiaoping!

Hai!

Hai!

Xiaoping! Xiaoping!

We must leave now.

We'll die if we stay here.

But the villagers are still in their hands.

We must save them!

There are too many of them.

I can't save them all. I can only save you.

If they are all dead,

we'll be too guilty to live on.

If you don't save them, I will.

I promise you.

I'll save everyone.

Hai.

Stay here.

I'll distract them.

Young man,

drop the arrows and I'll spare your life.

You are sheep.

We are wolves.

Wolves are born to eat sheep.

This world is unfair.

Your archery skills are amazing.

If you follow me, you'll become a great hero.

Nonsense!

Only my father can draw this bow.

No way.

My father always said

that success is built by the people,

and the people are guided by their moralities.

People with morality are the will of the people.

The bravery of a man is not as strong as the combined strength of the people.

Only those who bear the people in mind

can win the hearts of the people,

gather the strength of them,

and achieve great achievements.

Only those who bear the people in mind

can win the hearts of the people,

gather the strength of them,

and achieve great achievements.

Only those who bear the people in mind

can win the hearts of the people,

gather the strength of them,

and achieve great achievements.

Only those who bear the people in mind

can win the hearts of the people,

gather the strength of them...

What a beauty.

However, you're blind.

Hai won't like you.

Let him go.

Miss,

I can only live for one year.

Can you let Hai accompany me for a year?

You are a murderer.

You'd better pray not to see Hai.

I really want to see

what your heart is like.

How could you be so cruel?

Kill me if you want.

Cut the crap!

Miss.

Death is the best relief.

Wait.

Why are you so cruel?

Show your mercy, please.

Hai loves me,

not you.

How could he love a blind girl?

Stop dreaming.

You don't believe me?

I'll show you how Hai

comes to me,

lives happily with me,

and never separates from me.

Now I think

being unable to be with the person you love

is more painful than death.

Go!

Hurry!

Let's go.

Miss.

Miss.

Miss.

Miss.

Miss!

Don't touch her.

Bring me wine.

Wine!

Miss.

You can dig my heart to cure your sickness,

but I hope

you can be a good person from now on.

Hurry up.

It's an arrow through the heart,

isn't it?

Yes.

How could there be such great archery skills?

The grass was suddenly swayed by the wind in the dim woods.

The general thought that was a wild beast, and hastened to shoot with his bow.

When people went to search for the arrow at dawn,

they found it had sunk deep into the prongs of the rock.

What are you reading?

It is said that the Flying General of the Han Dynasty, Li Guang

had a bow named Dahuang.

It had amazing strength.

It can shoot arrows into a stone.

But it's just a legend.

His arrow was powerful and fast.

It was like a meteor falling.

People without 200 catties of tiger-like strength couldn't draw it.

200 catties of tiger-like strength?

Impossible.

When one concentrates his whole intention on one point,

he will be able to unleash his strongest power.

One arrow

can destroy

and break everything.

Could there be...

such a powerful archery skill in Ming?

It's Hai.

Hai is here.

Your time is up.

Hide!

I want Hai to tell you

he doesn't love you

so that you can give up.

Aren't you afraid that he'll kill you?

I'd rather be killed by him.

I told you

that we were wolves

and you were sheep.

Wolves are born to eat sheep.

No matter how hard you try to escape,

you can't escape your fate.

Just like the grass.

Where it falls depends on the direction of the wind.

Hai.

Hai!

I can only live for one year.

As long as you can be with me this year,

I'll let you

and this lady go.

Dream on.

You only have one arrow.

You have to choose one

between yourself and this blind one.

Young man,

one of the two ladies is your love,

and the other is the one I like.

We are both men.

We can't watch them die.

Put down the arrow.

Hai,

they killed the villagers.

Kill them!

Hai,

you saved me,

but why do you want me to die now?

You love me, don't you?

If you say you love me,

I'll let you go.

Hai,

I'm sorry that I can't take care of you anymore.

Take care.

Don't pull the arrow out.

You'll die if you do.

Distinguishing directions by hearing sounds is a long-lost archery technique.

You need to avoid the distractions

and feel the opponent's breaths and heartbeats with your heart.

You are not wolves,

nor are we sheep.

We are all humans.

How can we eat one another?

Hai,

am I pretty?

Yes.

You are the prettiest girl in the world.

Will you marry me?

I will.

I definitely will.

You must be handsome, too.

Unfortunately, I can't see your face.

His name is Bu.

He's an orphan my father took from the battlefield.

I'm Yan Xiaoping.

We'll be family from now on.

You need to count the number of rotations of the pinmill to 300.

If you count one wrong, I'll spank you.

One.

Two.

Three.

Four.

It's a family heirloom.

[Long Life and Wealth]

There are two in total.

One for you and one for me.

It'll bless us with safety and longevity.

[Tomb of my beloved wife, Yan Xiaoping]

[Long Life and Wealth]

Xiaoping said

there was a general named Qi Jiguang in Ming.

He is leading his brave soldiers

to fight the enemies at Mount Long.

She said

that's where the good men should go.