Original subtitles

Where's Bruce Lee?

-We've searched everywhere on campus. -Has he forgotten about today?

-Let's look for him separately. -Lucy, I hope nothing unexpected happens

-Let's go check in the front. -Okay.

-Look at Bruce. -To me, Bruce Lee is a weirdo.

Look at him.

Doesn't he know the performance is starting?

I find...

there's something special about Bruce.

I bet he'll be the most charming performer at our school today.

What? Do you have a crush on him?

-Be honest. -Maybe. I'm not sure.

Too bad he's Asian.

That's racist.

You guys don't understand. Bruce Lee is doing rooting practice,

the most important step for a martial artist.

-Bruce. Bruce. -Bruce. Bruce.

Look at the time. Aren't you going to the auditorium?

-I don't want to go. -You don't want to go?

Didn't you sign up?

I thought it was a martial arts contest between me and the Japanese students.

I never knew it was a performance. I'm not interested.

I don't want to go.

How could you? You must go! We've registered your performance.

-How can you not go? -No.

-It's okay, Bruce. Come on. -Bruce.

Come, Bruce.

-It's okay. Let's go. -No.

Let's go.

-Go! It's starting. -I'm not keen.

Shut up. Let's go.

Understand?

-Okay. That's it. -I got it.

Look at him. Poor lonely soul.

That's meditation, not listening to others.

Sit down.

Thanks.

If someone were to ask, what is the most famous martial arts

in the U.S., we'd answer without hesitation that it's karate.

After karate was introduced to the U.S., it became hugely popular here.

The enthusiasm for karate is almost as strong as basketball.

Our school, Edison Polytechnic,

set up a karate team of our own ten years ago.

Next performance is the karate show.

-Please, get ready. -Okay.

You guys, please wait at the side curtain.

Okay. All right. Stand up.

Turn left.

Step ahead.

Now, led by Coach Amada and Mr. Kimura, our karate team has become

much better than ten years ago,

not only at our school, but also as the pride of Seattle--

Galliana, you've talked a lot. Okay. Don't waste time.

Right.

All right. Everybody is anxious now. I'm done with my introduction.

Now presenting our karate team.

Let's welcome them, to give us a most exciting, unprecedented show.

Please.

You're up next. Right after the karate show.

Okay. Get ready.

Your team, get ready.

Turn around.

Keep jogging.

It's your turn.

Go.

-No sports team is better than them. -I'll be all right.

They're just perfect. Another round of applause...

Next, I'll introduce another martial arts act to our teachers and students.

The performer is Bruce Lee.

I don't know how to translate his performance into English.

It is a different type of martial arts. I'll let him introduce himself.

It's your turn. Why don't you go on stage? Hurry up.

Please. Bruce Lee. Please introduce your boxing to all of us.

Now the stage is yours.

-Bring it into full play -Galliana. Don't go.

Please.

I'll do the performance first.

Thank you for your applause.

Chinese martial arts has thousands of years of history.

What I've just performed is only one kind.

-Good! -Wonderful!

There might be some difficulty describing Chinese martial arts in English.

To make it simple, I'll just call it Chinese kung fu.

This guy talks better than he acts.

KUNG FU

To English speakers, it is a brand-new term.

-But I'm sure... -Excuse me.

...that because of me, Bruce Lee...

-What's he talking about? -...you will find this term

in your dictionary in the future.

It is Chinese kung fu. Kung fu.

I didn't know Bruce was such a good speaker.

Right.

At first, I didn't want to come here, today.

The best way to view martial arts is for two guys to fight it out.

But... when I saw the performance just now, I was unimpressed.

-Just look at the karate performance. -What's wrong?

That's not even skillful.

They couldn't even stand still. Call that karate?

-He's insulting us. -I know.

Since it is a martial arts show...

I hope Mr. Amada will bring all of his students out to fight me.

If they can beat me up, it will prove that karate is awesome.

If I beat them up, it will prove that karate is just flowery showmanship.

I have to say sorry. You guys who play these flowery fist,

please stop bragging about karate and Japanese culture from now on.

-Damn it. -Don't be rash. Don't go.

The most popular form of karate in Japan was invented by the Chinese first.

Check its history you're in doubt.

I'd like to show Chinese martial arts, or Chinese kung fu, to everyone.

Chinese martial arts will always be number one in the world.

So... our karate team members, do you dare to come up?

You guys!

Why don't you stop them?

All right. You guys can all come up together. Come on.

Mr. Kimura. Do something!

What are you doing? You can't go.

Stand up, all of you!

Bruce Lee, you're way too arrogant.

Look... this is your karate team.

It may be a little more interesting to fight with you.

Come on.

What are we supposed to do?

How should I know? I didn't expect this to happen.

Why didn't you stop him?

Hurry up.

I'm really sorry. We're adding a special performance.

This... this unexpected show,

is called Chinese kung fu vs. Japanese karate.

Are you scared?

Get ready.

I don't have to.

Come on.

Don't ever brag about Japanese culture at our school.

It angers me when I see students from other backgrounds hearing about it.

I didn't want to come here.

But I'd like to show the school...

that martial arts are originally from China. China!

If you want to see real martial arts, look at us Chinese.

Watch me, Li Xiaolong. Watch me, Bruce Lee.

Hurry.

-Bruce Lee, wait a second. -Bruce Lee!

Bruce, is what you did related to magic?

-Want to try? -No, no.

-Can I touch your muscle? -Sure.

Is that muscle? It's as firm as iron.

-So, you've learned what real kung fu is. -Hello, Bruce Lee.

Ms. Xu.

Ms. Xu!

You saw it yourself. I can't believe it.

The student you recommended is so arrogant.

He's messed up our ceremony.

Sorry, I didn't expect that.

-We don't need a student like this. -Bruce won't stay at the school for long.

I wanted him to make up his high school curriculums here, before college.

Not even for a minute. Please ask him to transfer.

No, we have to follow our contract.

Okay.

Mr. Kimura, what kind of boxing was Bruce doing?

Looks like a clown... it's black magic.

-Black magic! -Are you done?

But you fell.

Everyone in Seattle is watching a show.

This guy, Bruce Lee, is actually just a really good actor.

Good actor?

All right. If he's a good actor, then we ought to take off his camouflage.

Show the world who he truly is.

Mr. Kimura...

could you please come out and give us a show?

It seems to me that a showdown between karate and Chinese kung fu

will be unavoidable.

Cheers.

-Looking for me? -Yes. I'd like to treat you to dinner.

Really? That would be nice. I haven't been eating well.

All right. Today, you can eat as much as you want,

and whatever you want.

You know what? I was invited to your school's anniversary ceremony.

So I went along.

I saw a great show. A playful show.

-You were there? -Yes.

-But... you've gotten into some trouble. -What is it?

Your school doesn't welcome you anymore.

-Just because I defeated their karate? -Right.

I'm still happy, though.

Bruce, you should prepare for your college admission.

You didn't attend Edison School to promote Chinese kung fu.

You joined to make up your high school curriculums.

You have to get into a college.

I understand. I didn't want to perform at the school at all.

But they've pissed me off.

Then you'd better get prepared for your tests.

I believe you'll be able to go to college, based on your grades.

-I'll try. -I'm happy to hear it.

-Come on. Eat more. Are you tired? -No, I'm not.

Don't go pulling a long face. Bruce, I admire you.

I think all the Chinese people in Seattle

would respect you, having seen your performance, today.

-Just like respecting the Monkey King. -When did I become a Monkey King?

Oh, I forgot to tell you something. Becky has returned to Chef Wang.

It's all because you left the restaurant. I really appreciate it.

Okay. From tomorrow onwards,

you can have dinner at my restaurant, every day.

Have dinner at your restaurant? How? I'm not making much money.

If you don't want to have free dinners, you can pay later.

I believe you'll have money in the future. You'll be successful.

Who's it?

You guys. What's going on?

Why me?

I didn't come here as a coach from Edison School.

You're a nuisance.

I've told you I won't compete with anyone unless it's in public.

Letter of Challenge

This is our letter of challenge.

In three days, we'll meet you for a showdown at Kimura's Pub.

What if I don't accept.

If you don't accept...

you are no longer allowed to show off your black magic

wherever there is karate.

You're such a bully. You dare...

You dare call Chinese kung fu black magic.

I'll tell you, Amada, you don't know martial arts.

Bruce Lee, I warn you.

Either you accept our challenge, or you keep quiet from now on.

You have no other options.

I guess I don't.

-But I do have a request. -Name it.

I want you guys to send your top-level masters to compete with me,

-including your instructor, Kimura-- -Enough!

Mr. Kimura is the highest level master of karate in Seattle.

You're just a nobody.

How dare you request a competition with Mr. Kimura?

You're right. I am nobody in the U.S.

But Chinese kung fu is where Japanese karate comes from.

It's the ancestor.

So, only your top-level master is eligible to challenge Chinese kung fu.

And also, invite journalists to watch. I need a public martial arts exchange.

Bruce Lee, you're way too arrogant.

Okay. I'll invite a lot of people to watch you fail.

You won't be able to stand up.

-You'll have to leave Seattle. -I accept your challenge.

I'll teach you that this is no place for you.

Your mom asked me to hand you this. She's hoping...

you'll learn to endure in the U.S. You have to learn.

TOLERANCE

-He said what? -This guy! He's unbearably arrogant.

What did he actually say?

He wanted us to send the highest-level master in Seattle,

including you, Mr. Kimura.

-What else? -He said...

He said he may be a nobody, now,

but Chinese kung fu is the ancestor of karate.

Only a top-level karate master is eligible to challenge his kung fu.

Mr. Kimura...

-why are you still standing there? Go! -Yes, sir.

Attack me.

Get up!

Since he is so arrogant, I'll meet with him.

-No. -Why not?

He's trying to get famous by fighting with a master.

We'll shouldn't fall into his trap.

Besides, with your reputation and prestige,

how can you fight a nobody in public?

I'll accept the challenge with him.

He's challenged me.

If I don't accept it'll give people the impression that we're cowards.

Then this guy will be even more arrogant.

How about I take some people to teach him a lesson now?

-I dare him to be arrogant again!-- -Mr. Amada...

fairness is valued by karate practitioners.

We never allow ourselves to behave like low-class people.

-What shall we do? -I'll accept his challenge.

If I don't act, Japanese karate will be disgraced in Seattle.

I'd like to learn how skillful this bragging Chinaman,

Bruce Lee, really is.

Bruce, why are you so late? I was anxious.

I was preparing for an exam, and I forgot the time.

I guess you didn't remember our commitment today,

until you were starving. Okay, come in.

Bruce, look.

-I've seen it. You know I deliver papers. -I get phone calls every day.

They ask me about you. A friend of mine called me today.

He thanked me for bringing someone

with such outstanding ability to your school.

I just showed some basic kung fu skills.

Even so, you've opened our eyes. I didn't know what Chinese kung fu was.

I hope one day, Chinese kung fu will be known in the U.S.,

just as Japanese karate and judo.

-That's a good idea. -It's not enough to just think.

It's more important to act.

Oh, yes. Ms. Xu, in three days,

I'll be challenging karate for the first time.

I'll be competing with the top master of Japanese karate in Seattle.

I'll use this competition as my first step in fulfilling my dream.

-I'd like to invite you to attend. -Are you confident?

Not really.

Then why do you want to accept the challenge?

I guess if you think about failure before you even do something,

you've failed already.

Whatever happens, this competition will be important for me

and for Chinese kung fu.

This is also a good chance to promote Chinese kung fu.

So, we have to accept the challenge, and win the competition.

What, don't you believe me?

No, I'm just trying to understand you anew,

to take a new look at my countryman, Bruce Lee.

In the past, I only saw you as an ambitious young man.

But now... wait a second.

Happy Birthday to you.

Happy Birthday to you.

Happy Birthday to Xiaolong.

Happy Birthday to you.

-Happy Birthday. -Happy Birthday.

What is this about?

You forgot today is your 19th birthday?

-How did you find out? -You don't know who told me about it.

-Who? -James.

James?

-He still remembers? -He called me yesterday.

He said you were young when you left your parents,

alone in a foreign country

He also told me to treat you as a relative,

and to have a party for you.

-He said that? -Yes.

But... why did he treat me that way before?

You'll understand eventually.

-How's he doing? -James never makes people worry about him.

It's your turn. Old Wang. Come on.

Bruce, I apologize for what I did before.

The boss told me to cook some good food for you as an apology.

Please serve.

-Go. -Thank you.

Wait.

I'll light the candle.

It's Bruce's birthday today. What is he doing now?

Dad, Mom.

Dad, telegram!

Telegram!

-From who? -Bruce.

-Bruce. Let me see. -Bruce.

It says Bruce is doing well in school.

He is famous now in Seattle. He even defeated their coach.

He's still fighting over there?

-Was it sent from James? -No. It's from a lady called Xu Diya.

Xu Diya... I don't know her.

Bruce has been away for so long. He never wrote to us.

-Did he get in trouble, again? -Don't think like that.

You know what Bruce is like.

If there's nothing important to say, he won't contact his family.

But Wang Lichao went to Taiwan long ago.

That incident is in the past. We should let Bruce come back.

I think so. Please write to Bruce.

Tell him...

that I miss him. We all miss him.

You send him some money for the journey.

Okay. Let's do it.

If he wasn't so aggressive, he'd have graduated already.

I hear from A Lin that their school will have a graduation ceremony, tomorrow.

Congratulations.

Congratulations.

GRADUATION CEREMONY

Congratulations.

Students, you are now graduated!

-Have you heard from Bruce Lee? -No.

Xiaoman, do you have any news about him?

If you guys have any contact with Bruce Lee,

please send my regards to him.

When he comes back, we'll give him a warm welcome.

Xiaoman, what's your plan after graduation?

-Dad wants me to stay in Hong Kong. -How about you, Jones?

-I'm going to the U.S. -Going to the U.S.?

Right. I'll go to find Blair. He's still in recovery.

When you see Blair, please say hi for me.

And... if you ever see Bruce,

I... I...

Xiaoman, you can go to the U.S. to find him.

He hasn't sent me a letter since he left.

-I guess he's forgotten me. -Bruce is not that type of person.

Don't worry. When I arrive in the U.S., I'll find Bruce for you.

Please convey my message if you find him. I hope he comes back.

Are you going to marry him when he returns?

I'm scared he won't come back.

Stop. What are you doing?

-This is discrimination. -Can't wait to rip it up!

After Bruce defeats the karate master, they'll take it down.

-Could Bruce really defeat them? -Shut up. What are you talking about?

Bruce.

Hi.

Why are you here? Not working?

Today is our day off. We came to support you.

-Those guys are part of the karate team? -Right.

-We don't want you to fight alone. -That's right.

I'm cheering for you, too. The "Living Map."

I also called all of the taxi drivers in Seattle to cheer for my master!

-Fantastic. -Bruce, are you confident you'll win?

-Certainly. -I know you will.

-Go. -Go. Go. Go.

Now, welcome our challenger tonight, Bruce Lee.

Our challenger, Mr. Lee, is not as big and tall as we imagined.

But he is challenging Mr. Kimura,

the most respected karate master in Seattle.

-No. -What?

It was Mr. Kimura who challenged me.

What did he say?

He said Mr. Kimura challenged him. That's not possible.

Mr. Kimura is a respected karate master and coach.

Given his reputation and prestige, why would he challenge a Chinese nobody?

Who is challenging who? We have the letter of challenge as proof.

This...

Actually, Mr. Kimura isn't challenging me.

He's challenging Chinese kung fu.

-Right. -Right. That's right.

So, Mr. Lee...

looks like you're confident about this competition.

At least, I won't be beaten by Mr. Kimura.

Bruce!

I can beat you without Mr. Kimura's help.

-You're just a Chinese. -So what?

Everyone knows that China is the sick man of East Asia.

Shut up.

Teach him a lesson.

Mr. Kimura, I recognize you as a karate master.

That’s why I accepted your challenge.

I came to tonight's competition for an exchange of martial arts.

Winning or losing wasn't important.

But after hearing what your student just said,

I've changed my mind. I'm going to beat you up, tonight.

Right!

I want everyone to know that China is not the sick man of East Asia.

Okay.

I'll promise to all the viewers here, that I'll defeat you within one minute.

-What? -Is he setting a time limit?

-That's right. -Isn't he causing trouble for himself?

Looks like you guys don't believe me. Okay. I'm reducing it to 30 seconds.

Within 30 seconds, I'll beat you up.

What's wrong with Bruce, today?

Your time starts now.

-Mr. Kimura. -Mr. Kimura.

Are you okay?

Mr. Kimura.

Tell everybody. The Chinese are great.

-Great! Fantastic. -Wow, awesome.

That's great.

Speak loud! Repeat my words. Say it!

Bruce Lee won the fight in 11 seconds.

-Great! -He won!

-Great. -The Chinese are great!

Bruce won.

Bruce won. I failed.

Subtitle translation by Li Ling Yang