Original subtitles

Old man,

your son Tsung-pao gets married today.

They are a good match.

Good of him

to have chosen an able, pretty wife.

May she perpetuate our family tree early

and to set your mind at ease.

Attention.

Eager to get married?

Foolish question!

Why don't you stop?

Roads are meant to be walked on.

We're mere extras. Make way The star's coming.

What a bore!

Rather lively, though.

It's not that

somebody's stolen your brother.

Act as if he's stolen...

somebody's daughter.

But why didn't...

he find a prettier one?

Right.

She, ugly?

Then what about you two?

Shut up.

The bouquet.

Make way.

Let's take a picture together.

OK. Right, a photo.

- Come on. - Over here.

Wait, I'm coming.

Closer.

Be careful. My antiques.

Sorry.

Move closer.

Forget it.

Open your mouth.

Lotus seed means a son soon.

Come for the group picture. Come on...

OK.

Where shall I stand?

Ling, I haven't pressed the shutter yet Don't go away.

Ling, come over.

Don't be cross. Go take a picture.

- Mina. - Supt Liu.

Congratulations

- Thanks. - Mina.

Congratulations.

The yellow roses are what you like.

Thank you on behalf of my husband.

This is from the Chief.

I'm in the way. Please excuse me.

Supt Liu.

Just a picture...

of our family, okay?

Fine, a family picture.

Come on.

Report to duty one day after my wedding?

Sorry. I can't help.

We're waiting for you.

Be careful, daughter-in-law.

Take your place.

Closer...

Come on.

You're not a Huang.

You can't take the picture.

Shut up.

You would've climbed so light

but for godbrother.

Fine. Don't let me ruin the party.

Closer. Heads up. Ready.

Luckily, I'm half a Huang.

You've accepted the bride by drinking the tea.

It's black tea, but tea all the same.

I've already done my duty.

Have you done yours?

Apart from perpetuating the Huang family tree

what have you left for me?

Only left this gun.

And you ordered me to polish it each year.

You insisted Tsung-pao pick up where you left.

We did everything the way you wanted.

Master,

protect young master and the ladies.

And may young master's wife

have a child early.

I'll burn more joss papers for you.

Brother and his wife command the unit safeguarding the Princess.

We must show them, understand?

We put our lives on the line but sister-in-law gets the credit.

Never can outshine her.

Must be doubly alert.

Shouldn't lose face in front of her.

Need the toilet?

I'm going to the toilet.

Safeguard the Princess' departure.

Go now.

Get in quickly.

Get out now, or I'll kill you.

What's it?

Calling Mina.

What's it?

The terrorists...

have captured the Princess.

Left the carpark in a brown car, No. BR1136.

What are you doing?

I'm CID. Follow that brown car please.

That's no way to drive.

Reverse quickly.

There's a gun.

I'm CID, may I use your car?

Stop.

Heroes, come here for an interview.

- I'm late. - Brother,

what's wrong? You're so late.

Shut up.

They brought us here as decorative pieces.

- Keep us with the good work. - Yes.

- Good luck. - Thank you.

Godbrother, in spite of my assistance

you shouldn't fall so far behind your wife.

There's no distinction between a man and a wife.

That's your way of thinking only.

Give this to your wife.

Excuse me.

Ling.

Yes?

I hate you and myself for being backward.

O that!

But we're sharing this job.

Right, we all had a hand in the operation.

But Supt Liu and sister-in-law got all the credit.

She's got a promotion;

we, nothing.

Don't you know we nearly lost our lives?

She's going to outrank you. Not that I mind it.

But I feel sorry for you.

You well know my way of doing things.

I hate fighting for credit or showing off

and don't care about what others say.

That's why I've always idolized you.

But as a man,

you mustn't be outshone by your wife.

As a pupil,

you wanted me to be class master

and be your superior when I came out to work.

Have I ever let you down?

I'm a he-man.

"Vietnamese boat people detention centre"

Okay.

Here...

Hurry up...

Hurry up

Yuan Ying, have you fixed it?

Yes, brother.

Go to Bird Market to rent guns tomorrow.

No one will find out

if you return before roll call.

Brother, a visitor for you

It's been a long time, comrade.

Comrade, where are those stuff?

Ready. Show them the stuff.

You use guns more that you do the chopsticks.

One look, and you know it's tops. Where's the money?

This is not Vietnam. Guns are not so cheap here.

With so little you can't take so many guns.

Comrade, we're already agreed on the price.

We haven't signed

any contract!

You work on big deals. What about us?

Forget it. Hit him and let him know about it.

Don't speak Vietnamese in my presence.

My brother said we'll split 50-50 once the Singapore Cabaret's fixed.

Our party say:

Once disloyal, always out.

Well, make up the right amount first.

There's a saying with us Vietnamese too.

Whoever acts dies first.

Don't lend the guns.

They may bring serious consequences.

Don't try anything foolish, comrade.

Pick up his gun.

Tell your men to stand back,

or I'll finish you off with one shot.

Don't!

- Go. - Keep calm

Not my fault, don't kill me!

Go, hurry.

Brother.

Brother, go quickly.

Vietnamese.

They did the Bird Market's job.

For the guns.

Intend to rob the Singapore Cabaret.

After consideration, I've planned to get some female colleagues

including myself to play dancing hostesses.

Good idea. I put you in charge...

to give you a chance for promotion.

Thank you, sir.

Get me some more coffee

You forgot I want no sugar for my coffee.

You also forgot I'm married.

I don't take an optimistic view of your marriage

You don't?

Sir, don't try to gain with your title.

I never repent on my choice.

You can never tell.

Remember the meeting we're going to have.

I do.

How sweet.

I'll taste it some day.

This is the Singapore Cabaret's floor plan

Yuan Ying stole.

This is the cashier's office.

All cash is put inside.

Let's snatch it the way we did...

the North Vietnam arsenal last time.

Isn't that like a guerrilla warfare?

Yuan Ying will switch off all lights...

at midnight

and the reserve batteries can't be turned on till 30 seconds later.

We can explode the safe during that interval.

How can we act when the lights are off?

These are ultrared glasses.

With them, I can see you and

you can't see me.

Well, pack up. Retire, everybody.

Brother, even if we get the money,

we've to be repatriated all the same.

Repatriated? I'll finished off anyone who tries.

I'll fight mandatory repatriation

by the HK Gov't.

At worst we fight one more civil war.

We've bought you here

for a special case.

As a result of investigation.

We suspect some Vietnamese

may rob the Singapore Cabaret.

They're likely to act

in a few days.

Please play dancing hostesses.

For the case.

What? To be dancing hostesses?

Remember that

because of this special mission

you may come upon embarrassing situations

or even get bullied.

So the mission is not compulsory.

To take part or not is your decision.

With Inspector Huang as our leader,

we'll make it.

Inspector Kao is in charge of this operation.

Darling, what do you want me for?

Darling, any new discovery?

Everything normal,

quiet after 2 days' watch.

Be patient and watch for a few more days.

OK, bye-bye

Welcome. What's your name, sir?

We're all Chens.

Where do you come from?

Don't go into details.

She's very troublesome.

Some Vietnamese speaking men

are coming up.

Over.

Welcome.

This way, please.

Lily, let me.

How's that going?

No problem. Take action by midnight.

Keung's here.

I'll bring the hostess.

Have a kiss.

Bet I'll blow you up,

so you'll never do it all your life.

A policewoman? Don't blow up me.

Get out with all your bloody friends,

- bastards. - Ling, a guest for you.

Get out!

Madam, we mustn't expose our identity.

What's so special with Madam?

What happened, sir?

Look, I'm here to dance, not to be grilled

It's nearly midnight.

Let's dance

Come on

Would you dance, sir?

I want to be alone. Please tell her to go out.

Miss, please

Police is here.

What should we do now?

Ignore them. Stick to our plan.

Madam.

Yes?

I discovered some Vietnamese in Room V8.

Anything suspicious?

I heard them say

"...it's nearly midnight"

Notify all units to stand by.

Yes, madam.

Attention, all units, stand by for action.

Over.

Over.

Over.

Don't try anything foolish I guarantee your safety.

You, too, I guarantee your safety too.

I'm safe, I need no guarantee.

Look at her bosom.

Keep down!

Get down.

Back off.

The Police.

Break that lamp.

Go.

Keung.

Brother, run quickly.

Go.

Stay where you are!

Gun.

Make way.

Stay where you are!

Keung, I must take a revenge.

Know the difference of the 4 reports...

with yours?

No.

Let me tell you then.

You wrongly protected your sister-in-law Huang Chia-ling.

She exposed her identity

out of impulse.

This foiled our mission

and caused many unnecessary casualties.

She might've done wrong, but she did her duty.

What? Police must use brains,

unlike coolies.

- But... - Enough.

Sign on it.

You want her to quit?

You expect me to give her a medal?

Sign it.

No.

It's up to you.

I can have Huang Tsung-pao sign it.

He's one of those in charge too.

Disagreement in the family, either way.

The decision is yours.

Sir, today's my mother's birthday.

Mind to give this to Huang Chia-ling tomorrow?

Okay

Thank you, sir.

Tell Huang Chia-ling to come to see me at once.

Ling, what happened?

You did a fine thing.

Don't disparage me because you're superior.

You witnessed

how I risked my life.

And you suspend me?

I never expected you to take care of me.

I want nothing but justice.

All I want is consideration of my efforts.

But you baffled me in every way.

Aren't you afraid I may outsmart you?

Are you jealous of my accomplishment?

Well, have your own pay.

Ling, don't!

Bring Inspector Huang at once.

Let me go.

What are you doing?

Sorry, you go out now.

- Let's go. - Sorry.

What's going on between you two?

I'm quitting, okay?

You know...

many watched you quarrel?

Good. Now they know

I got promoted to Inspector

not because of the pull of my relative.

My sister-in-law wants nothing

but to ruin me.

Tell Ling to go out.

Let me alone for a while.

Don't use my brother to pressure me.

You've been trying to sow discord between us

and to see us quarrel.

What've you given to the Huangs since the marriage?

Luckily you haven't brought the Huangs any children.

So we won't have a half-breed as our descendant.

Ling, what did you say?

Your wife is a half-breed.

What did you say?

Your wife is a half-breed...

Mina.

Have you finished?

You do? You've never done that to me.

Now you do it because of this half-breed?

Come on, do it.

Try to think if I've punished you wrongly

Mina...

Don't cry...

Don't cry, Mina...

What's there to see?

Back to work.

Godbrother is here.

Wipe off your tears.

Today's mother's birthday. Don't cry.

If you have nothing special,

go home early to change

Today's mother's birthday. Put off unpleasant things.

All right.

Give this to mother.

You bought her present each year.

She'll be happier if you give it to her directly.

I must make your whole family happy.

Right.

Sorry.

Give it to her yourself this year.

OK. Don't cry.

Let's go home early.

Let's go.

"Brother, Sister-in-law, sorry"

Inspector Kao.

What's it? Speak up.

Want to have news of those Vietnamese?

Come to Wu Kau Tang garden at once.

Madam, Huang Chia-ling...

got a call in your room just now.

Who is it from?

About those Vietnamese.

Run the tape.

Inspector Kao.

Yes? Speak up.

Want to have news of those Vietnamese?

Come to Wu Kau Tang garden at once.

Inspector Kao.

Yes.

Didn't you call

there was news of those Vietnamese?

Yes.

The car of Ling.

Mina, come in and have a look.

You're not Inspector Kao.

How do you know without looking at me?

Inspector Kao's behind you.

Ling,

it's dangerous to be here alone.

Restrain yourself.

Mind...

your own business.

I'll fix this case myself.

No tricks, I'll sue you for obstruction.

Go back with me.

Ling.

Ling.

Tsung-pao.

Brother.

Brother.

Tsung-pao.

Tsung-pao.

- Tsung-pao. - Brother.

Brother.

Let me go.

- Ling. - Brother.

Brother.

Ling.

Brother.

Brother.

Brother.

It's 9:45.

Can we serve dinner now?

Not yet.

Brother and his wife are not yet here.

Are you pushing us?

How dare I with so many officers here?

But we still have to prepare for the morning business.

Don't obstruct them from getting rest.

Don't wait, serve now.

Help yourself, please.

Let's give mother a Happy Birthday song.

Okay, 1, 2, 3.

Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you.

Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you.

Sister-in-law, are you all right?

Yes.

We won't tell mother...

about your brother tonight.

I know.

Let's go in.

Sister-in-law and sister are here.

Why so late?

What's wrong?

Why so late?

Don't you know today's mother's birthday?

Right.

- All right. - OK.

Say something good to mother.

Many, many happy returns.

May your wish be fulfilled.

Lucky money.

Thank you.

Get up.

Mother, you're biased.

See what it is?

Gold and jade leaves.

To the family...

it's fertility.

As you put it, your mother has been lucky.

Mother yearns for a grandchild.

Children? Take it back.

Where's Tsung-pao? Can't come back yet?

The food's getting cold. Let's eat first.

Tsung-pao will return soon, let's eat first.

Sit down.

Sit down.

Wait.

Mother, your favorite meat.

Take the knuckle while brother's not here

to vie for it

I won't take it.

No?

You used to vie for it with brother.

I'll take it.

We knew you wouldn't be a widow.

Mother, let me teach her a lesson for you.

What a slip of the tongue.

Keep a knuckle for brother.

The son always gets the lion's share in food distribution.

Daughter-in-law, bring a plate.

Ling, been busy in the police station?

No.

No? Why so late then?

Mother, a policeman is always busy.

It's most important to do the duty to enforce law.

Right.

Why didn't he call us?

He doesn't care about me.

Mother,

Tsung-pao told me to bring you this.

See what it is.

Guess?

A jade pendant. That's precious.

Let me help you.

When I get married, I can spend my husband's money

to buy you an expensive gift.

That's not right.

You should be loyal to your husband like your sister-in-law

and be considerate to him.

If I could marry someone as good as brother.

I'd be...

as happy then.

Is sister-in-law lucky?

She's lucky to be married to brother.

Shut up.

What's wrong? Have you become a member of hers?

Let me toast you.

Tsung-pao not yet here?

I'd like to drink with him.

Sister-in-law can drink for him in his absence.

Sister-in-law, let me pour it for you.

Well,

daren't you drink with her, uncle?

Okay, cheers!

Uncle, I'll drink to you for sister-in-law.

I have no choice then.

This is a toast...

to Tsung-pao.

You must drink it anyway.

Sister-in-law, let me pour it for you.

Don't worry. Drink it with uncle.

Right, toast uncle on behalf of Tsung-pao.

Uncle, I drink to you on behalf of Tsung-pao.

I've entertained angels unawares.

You heroines of the Huangs...

are terrific.

Thank you. You've been taking much care of them these years.

If Mr Huang...

hadn't taken care of me then.

I wouldn't have had today.

I've had enough.

Be happy and have one more drink.

Are you all right?

Do you need to rinse your face?

Let me help you.

What's wrong? Drunk?

Ling, are you all right?

Cheers.

Cheers.

Here's the News. At 5 p.m. Today.

A senior inspector...

was assaulted and killed.

The deceased died

when hit in a vital part by a hard object.

Police suspect Vietnamese did it.

Police are appealing for information from

anyone who witnessed the murder.

Please get in contact with the police immediately.

The slain police officer was Huang Tsung-pao,

aged 33.

8 years in service, known for loyalty.

Police are offering a reward for the arrest of the killer.

Mother.

Don't cry.

Mother.

Once a cop,

one must be prepared for such things.

Raise your head for Tsung-pao and walk out.

I know, mother.

Don't cry.

Mother...

Daughter-in-law.

Ladies and gentlemen,

let me toast you for mother.

Tsung-pao, never thought

you'd die on my birthday.

This is a toast from me.

May your soul in Heaven protect us.

Tsung-pao.

You mustn't go there.

Old people are not supposed to send off the young.

"One after anther"

A bomb.

Sister-in-law.

Sister-in-law.

Sister-in-law.

Who's Mina Kao's next of kin, please?

I am. How's her condition?

She's in critical condition and

needs a surgery.

But she's pregnant.

The use of anaesthesia...

may affect the child.

But if not used,

the success is halved.

Doctor,

preserve the life of the adult first.

I can stand it.

Preserve the child for me.

Brother, we're wanted by the police.

It won't pay us

to go on fighting.

Brother, take my advice and go into hiding.

We can stage a comeback once the opportunity arises.

I've made contact with Uncle for you

to arrange a ship to smuggle you to Panama.

How are you, Mina?

Liu, be careful about the germs.

It's not...

a contagious disease.

You may contaminate her.

Who knows if you were clean?

Excuse me.

Aunt.

Don't be sad. Time will heal your wounds.

Thank you.

Don't mention it.

This medal has been...

given to you.

It's called Family of Police.

What good is it?

Even my only son has died.

He died a hero

you should be proud of him.

Liu, you sound contradictory.

You've lucky.

To have a descendant.

Plus a godson.

Supt Liu.

Mina, try not to speak, you're wounded.

Take a good rest here.

You don't have to worry about the Vietnamese case.

Mother, Godbrother, Supt Liu.

Well, while you're all here,

let me tell you that.

I've give you one month's annual leave.

At this crucial moment,

sir?

Wait till Ching Ming, if not now?

Keep Ching Ming for yourself.

Ju, I know how you feel now.

But remember,

respect your superior.

My brother died working on this case.

Sir, don't give us any leave.

Shut up.

You think...

you're the Police Commissioner?

I'm now in sole charge

of Vietnam case.

Who dares to say "no" to what I order?

Sir, please consider the fact that

his late father had looked after you.

And let them take the leave

only after solving this case.

Why baffle the deceased and those alive?

Had you kept quiet, I'd have considered it.

Now I can see

you may avenge a personal grudge.

Frankly, they're now mentally unfit for this case.

They could easily run into snags.

And if fate willed it,

they may all get killed.

Damn you!

What? Hitting me?

Listen, I'm your superior.

I could suspend you for life for violence.

Creep, had my godfather not looked after you then,

you wouldn't have had this day.

Forget the past, it's now 1990.

You were three ranks higher than me.

But now we're equal in rank.

Creek, I'd be damned

if I didn't hit you.

Don't, you're a senior police officer.

You may lose your pension as a result.

I'm only...

an ordinary housewife.

Sue me for assaulting a police officer.

Amah, show him the door.

Please, sir.

That won't be necessary I won't blame you.

If I were in your shoes,

I'd have reacted likewise.

Mina, take a good rest.

I never imagined even I myself was suspended.

I know you've been put on the spot.

But Liu has to be in charge.

Don't be discouraged. Try something.

According to a tip-off, those Vietnamese are planning to leave HK.

Let's round them all up.

Understand?

We've got a top-off that

they may be at...

Tuen Mun Pier 6 a.m. Tomorrow.

Let's get men...

to arrest them tomorrow dawn.

Remember, keep this strictly confidential.

None of you must leak anything out.

Aren't you afraid of dismissal?

Don't say that, we're all brothers.

Let me return to the police station first.

I must leave now.

Godmother, those Vietnamese are leaving HK at Tuen Mun Pier

at 6 a.m. Tomorrow.

Don't let slip this opportunity.

Right, we must move faster than Liu

to stop them.

Good, let's meet at the pier

at 5 a.m. Tomorrow.

Tsung-pao, I don't want to be the curse of your family.

Will you spirit help me!

They're embarking.

Boatman, follow the ship in front.

OK.

Hua, you've changed your mind quickly.

You said 6 but came at 4.

Last time you made the arrangement

for us to leave Vietnam too.

You told us to embark at 6.

Had I not been smart to get there at 4.

I'd have been in the Concentration Camp now.

Is the boat OK?

Don't worry. This ship contains nothing but smuggled goods.

If he betrays us, he'll be in trouble too.

Tell the men to go off.

Let's go.

Captain, these are the men.

Hua, this is the Captain.

He is Yuan Hua.

Thank you for the trouble.

Don't mention it. Follow me.

Hurry.

Captain...

Stay here now.

Move out freely when it reaches high seas.

Brother, take this gun just in case of need.

The ship will be safe once in high seas.

Take care of yourself. I must leave now.

Embark.

Come on.

Ling's car.

Boatman, have you seen two women?

Yes, they've boarded that ship.

Get down.

Kill that woman.

Captain, trouble Bring some men down quickly.

Go down.

Hurry up.

Ling.

Ling.

Stop, all of you!

Drop your arms.

Go over.

Go over.

Mina, you can't answer to the police if you kill him.

Don't try anything foolish.

Morning exercise so early?

Take care.

There are animals around.

You wear so little. Mind catching cold.

I don't mind, I'm here to catch animals.

I must bear with it.

This is the duty of the police.

You're too old. Go back and retire.

Supt Liu has escorted a prisoner back

Wonder if you're retiring or I am?

Ling

You break the law deliberately.

I arrest you

in the name of the Royal HK police.

Handcuff him.

Yes, sir.

Ling.

Keep away,

or I'll finish her off.

No need to.

Don't,

at worst it's life for life.

I'll swap her life for yours.

Capture him!

Tell them to keep away.

Keep away!

Keep away, or I'll kill her.

Go ahead and kill her like you killed my son.

I don't mind losing one more daughter.

You're damned if you don't kill her.

I won't be at ease without killing you.

Come on. Have you no guts?

- Keep away! - Kill, come on.

Mother.

Mother.

Keep away!

Supt Liu.

Follow him.

Mother.

I'm all right, don't cry...

Bastard, I'll kill you in revenge for my brother's death.

Come on, again and again you'll know I'm tough.

Come on...

Hit me.

I'll let you die.

Come on

Come on