Yao A Yao Yao Dao Waipo Qiao (Shanghai Triad) (1995) Movie Script
Starring
Gong Li
With: Li Baotian - Li Xuejian
Sun Chun - Wang Xiaoxiao
Literary Advisor
Wang Bin
Production Managers: Zhang Jianmin
Hu Xiaofeng - Zhang Zhenyan
General Administrator
ZhuoWu
Production Designer
Cao Jiuping
Editor
Du Yuan
Director of Photography
Lu Yue
Sound Designer
Tao Jing
Music Composer
Zhang Guangtian
Executive Producers
Zhu Yongde &Wang Wei
Producers: Wu Yigong
(Shanghai Film Studios) and...
Freely Adapted from the Novel
"Gang Law" by Li Xiao
Screenplay by
Bi Feiyu
Produced by
Jean-Louis Piel
Directed by
Zhang Yimou
That must be the boy.
Pull over.
Are you Shuisheng?.
Uncle Liu?.
Gosh, you've grown!
-How's your dad?.
-Fine.
-Your ma?.
-Fine.
I was afraid
I wouldn't find you.
Ma said I should wait...
by the boat.
In Shanghai
you have to watch out.
Get in the truck.
FI RST DAY
Shuisheng!
Stay in the truck!
Mr. Song.
Now pay attention.
In Shanghai...
you have to learn what to do.
Listen carefully.
Do everything I say.
-Got it?.
-Got it.
All outsiders get searched here.
This is Shuisheng.
He's from the country.
This is where the Boss lives.
You're so dirty,
we'll go in the back way.
I'll show you
around the house later.
All the kids in our family...
want to come here to get rich...
but you're the only one
I recommended.
Don't let me down!
It's good to be rich.
Rich?.
You know what "rich" means?.
Any place in Shanghai...
if the Boss wants it...
he gets it.
The money that goes
through the Tang family's hands--
Unbelievable!
I'd start up a small shop.
You really are a bumpkin!
You know why you are here?.
Because your name is Tang.
The boss trusts nobody...
except members of our family.
Scrub yourself all over.
You'll be serving
a young lady.
She's the Boss's mistress.
He's made her
the queen of Shanghai.
I don't know
what he sees in her myself.
Her name is Bijou.
Her sign is the Snake.
The boss told me that.
You'll have to work hard.
Got it?.
Got it.
Eat up!
You've never seen this?.
It's called ice cream.
This is the Boss's club.
It's the hot spot.
Look, that's Bijou!
Pretending, youre pretending
Don't bother pretending
Look
You can't wait to look at me
Don't be shy, take a good look
Don't look so serious
Don't look so distant
Don't look so serious
Don't look so distant
Serious, shy, it's all an act
Your eyes have already been
all over me
From head to toe, all over me
You've secretly looked
all over me
Embarrassed, embarrassed
Why be embarrassed
You think you love me
You want to love me
What a tram p!
The Boss sent his wife away
because of her.
Who would dare to go near her?.
Now she's with the Boss,
she doesn't smile at anyone.
She really thinks
she's the queen of the stage!
If the Boss dropped her...
she'd be out on the streets.
What a slut!
On my body
I can feel your eyes
Roving up, roving down
On my body
I can feel your eyes
Shuisheng! Let's go.
Got that?.
You must call her " Miss."
From now on
you're her servant.
Miss...
Say " Miss."
Miss.
Come here.
Turn around.
Pretty hips!
No wonder the clients
are all over you.
Did that old man feel you up
without paying?.
So you hid it!
Stuff it inside you, I'd still find it.
You know the rule.
Your ass is your own...
but if you get fondled in here...
the money is for me.
That's the rule.
Miss...
All right.
Since it's the first time...
I'll give you the money back.
Thank you, Miss.
But I hate to break the rules...
so no wages.
That will teach you.
Get lost!
So this time
I get a little rooster!
Come here.
How old are you?.
Fourteen.
Fourteen?.
Have you slept with a girl yet?.
Miss...
Yes, I have.
You have?.
Who with?.
My ma, when I was small.
Your ma when you were small!
What's your name?.
Shuisheng.
Your last name?.
Let him answer!
Tang.
My last name is Tang.
Tang?.
So youre a Tang.
Shuisheng,
give me a light.
It's a cigarette lighter.
Smart kid. He learns fast.
What's the matter with you?.
It's not hard. Blockhead!
Forgive him, Miss.
My apologies.
Forget it.
Apologies from a Tang?.
That's new.
The Boss is waiting.
Shuisheng! Follow Miss.
The Boss is already here,
Miss.
He's upstairs
with Mr. Song and Mr. Zheng.
You must take her coat.
Don't step on it!
Mustn't get it dirty.
Take her hat too.
Right hand is for the coat.
Left hand is for the hat.
That's the rule.
Remember the way.
Whenever Miss comes here...
you must serve her well.
Walk behind her.
Not too near, not too far.
Don't ever walk ahead of her.
Walk silently,
but let her know youre there.
Serve her well,
you'll make a good living.
Got it?.
Got it.
Shall I tell the Boss
you're here, Miss?.
When she goes into her bedroom...
you must stand here
by the door.
See those chairs?.
Don't sit on them.
They're not for you.
You must stay standing up.
Don't doze off!.
If the Boss or Miss
wants some food or drinks...
hurry out there and tell them.
Everything is there.
If they ask for something...
bring it at once. Got it?.
Got it.
Put it on the sofa.
Stand there and let me see.
This way a little.
Bow your head.
Not bad.
Don't forget...
if you want to look
at something...
do it discreetly.
Don't stare...
or you'll end up
looking like an idiot.
Don't complain.
In a few years, you'll be somebody
in Shanghai!
Being a Tang
will change your life.
Got it?.
Got it.
The Boss is in there.
Take a good look.
If he's talking business
in that room...
like now...
don't go in.
Wait out here.
The Boss always says...
"Women's business
is nothing but wind.
Men's business, however
small, is important."
He's the most powerful boss
in Shanghai.
Always remember,
everyone who works here...
is a Tang.
If your name is Tang,
the Boss will be good to you.
See how lucky you are?.
That's Mr. Song.
You saw him before.
The Boss thinks very highly of him.
They call him
the Boss's right-hand man.
He's shrewd and sharp.
Sharp as a knife!
The other one, the fat man,
is Mr. Zheng.
He's the Boss's favorite.
He's a tough man of action.
He has a violent temper.
When he gets mad,
all of Shanghai behaves!
Shanghai behaves!
The old man is Mr. Tang.
He's the Boss's cousin
and private secretary.
The Boss trusts him
implicitly.
He handles all the family business.
All of it.
Song, Zheng and I
had equal rank in the family.
Then a few years ago,
there was a gang war at the docks.
The Boss saved
Song's and Zheng's lives.
With secret rituals...
they became blood brothers.
You know what that means?.
That's how the Boss
controls his empire!
Mr. Yu?. One moment, please.
That's a telephone.
It's a call for the Boss.
When he's on the telephone,
we move away...
so as not to disturb him.
Remember that!
Mr. Yu!
How are you?.
Yes, it's been a while!
I'm sorry I missed
your son's birthday party.
I had to go to Suzhou on business.
Yes.
Of course I'll see to it.
Yes.
Song!
What's all this about?.
Why did you fight
with those punks?.
What happened?.
He broke his promises.
He ignored the Boss's orders...
so I killed him.
Is that all it was?.
Just one man killed?.
We can pay to keep it quiet.
Song did it to avenge your honor.
When you wash your pants...
you clean it up or it stinks.
Deal with it.
I'll go see Yu.
Boss, are you serious?.
Is it really that bad?.
We can't let Fat Yu lose face.
I should be the one to go.
Take some men with you.
Fat Yu has no balls.
Go with the Boss
and take some men.
Boss...
this is Shuisheng,
Miss's new servant.
He's the third nephew
of a close cousin of yours.
-Say "boss."
-Boss.
Boss!
What are you doing here?.
Don't you want me here?.
How can you think that?.
Let me see you.
Like a real goddess!
I don't see much of you.
Don't worry, Treasure.
I'll be right back.
May I ask... Which bitch
are you going to see now?.
I'm going to see Fat Yu.
Is that a new perfume?.
All right, then take off your rings.
Afraid I'll give them
to another woman?.
All right, I'll take them off.
I would give them
to no one but you.
Here, Treasure.
You can have them.
Take them.
You're all witnesses.
I'm not after his money.
I'm taking his rings
to keep them safe.
Do that. Keep them safe!
Boss, the car is ready.
See?. This is important.
I'll be back soon.
We mustn't let Fat Yu
lose face.
We can't do that to him!
Kiss me.
I'll be waiting!
Can't you knock?.
Bumpkin! Get out!
Go out and knock!
Who is it?.
Me.
Who is "me"?.
Shuisheng.
Knock again...
and say
"Shuisheng the bumpkin."
Who is it?.
Shuisheng the bumpkin.
Say your first and last names.
Knock again!
Who is it?.
Tang Shuisheng the bumpkin.
Come in.
Put it on the table.
What are you staring at?.
Who is it?.
It's me, Miss. Liu.
The Boss won't be coming home.
He's playing mah-jongg
with Fat Yu.
He'll be busy for some days.
So if you want to--
I'm going home.
Bumpkin!
I'll deal with you later.
See this house?.
The Boss gave it to Miss
for her birthday.
You're going to live here.
Lucky boy!
That's Shuisheng.
He'll sleep in the room
under the stairs.
She can't speak.
Guess who cut out her tongue.
But she can hear.
You sleep here.
That's the bell.
When it rings, it means Miss
is calling for you.
Remember that.
When it rings...
even if you're peeing, stop.
Go to Miss at once
and take her orders.
When she speaks to you,
bow your head.
Pay attention.
Keep your ears wide open.
- Got it?.
- I want to leave.
Shuisheng!
I want to leave!
You didn't come here
to do nothing!
And who will pay for the mirror?.
Now listen.
For country folk like us,
finding work in the city...
isn't easy.
I sweated blood
to get where I am.
I worked damn hard!
Work well, or I'll send you
back to the country.
Got it?.
Got it.
If you ever say "no" again...
I'll throw you in the river!
Go to bed.
Miss!
I've taught him a lesson.
Don't worry.
I'm going home now.
SECOND DAY
Faraway
the clouds are fading
My lover appears in the moonlight
Tonight we are happy
together again
On the crystal water
swims a pair of ducks
Green leaves, red petals
The lotus flowers open
A pair of ducks
and you and I together
The playful breeze
caresses the flowers
And our love lights up the world
Far away
the clouds are fading
My lover appears in the moonlight
Tonight we are happy
Together again
On the crystal water
swims a pair of ducks
Green leaves, red petals
the lotus flowers open
A pair of ducks
And you and I together
The playful breeze
caresses the flowers
And our love
Lights up the world
A pair of--
What is it?.
The Boss hates " Moonlight."
Everyone knows that...
yet she sings it
when he's here!
Change the song!
Play " Pretending."
Get changed, quick!
Miss!
The Boss is here
with Song and Zheng.
They've come with Fat Yu
to hear you sing.
Please get changed quickly.
Fat Yu?. That fat pig!
Please hurry.
Shuisheng,
bring me the red dress.
Hurry up!
It's next to the green one.
The red one!
Don't you understand?.
Have you ever seen blood?.
Bumpkin!
Can't you do anything right?.
They've stuck me with a moron!
A half-wit!
Calm down, Miss.
I'll help you.
Buzz off.
Pretending, youre pretending
Don't bother pretending
You can't wait to look at me
Don't be shy, take a good look
Don't bother pretending
We have the same tastes!
Mr. Yu, do you think
she sings well?.
She looks better
than she sings!
I love it
when she sings this song.
A lot of people sing it...
but not as well as her.
Listen. Listen carefully.
It comes and goes...
as softly
as a goose's feather, right?.
Yes, it's interesting.
Isn't it!
Embarrassed, embarrassed
Why be embarrassed?
You think you love me
You want to love me
So come right out and say it
Don't look so serious
Don't look so distant
Don't look so serious
Don't look so distant
You're blushing
Your heart is beating
I can tell
you're consumed by desire
Roving up, roving down
All over my body
I feel your eyes
Roving up, roving down
All over my body
I feel your eyes
Get lost!
Fuck off!.
Don't ever come back!
Didn't you ever care for me?.
Bastard! Pig!
Who do you think I am?.
You treat me like a whore!
You lousy bastard!
Drop dead!
Just because you fucked me,
you think you're the boss?.
Don't kid yourself!.
Dont you know
who the boss is in Shanghai?.
I'm the boss now.
Drop dead, bastard!
Go fuck yourself!.
Who do you think you are?.
What are you?.
A jerk! A fucking jerk!
You want to play
at being the boss?.
THI RD DAY
I beg you, go away
Go quickly, far away
Your heart, hard as rock
Your heart has me
under its spell
I beg you, go away
Go quickly
Far away
Your heart, hard as rock
Your heart has me
under its spell
You have consumed my heart
You have consumed my body
Your heart, hard as rock
You have no heart
You have consumed my heart
You have consumed my body
Your heart, hard as a rock
You have no heart
SHANG HAI - PARI S
SHANG HAI - U.S.A.
It's a big party
All the guests are here
Men and women, happy together
You're too good
at mah-jongg, Mr. Yu!
You're too modest.
Tell Miss I'm going to Mr. Yu's
for mah-jongg.
I'll be back late.
Tell her to wait at home.
Yes, tell her to wait!
After you.
Uncle Liu! Uncle Liu!
Here's the Boss.
Boss...
his eyes are still open.
Let him go.
Fat Yu's gang did it.
Your uncle died protecting me.
Take a good look.
His open eyes cry out for vengeance.
Get up! Get up!
It's so early! Where are we going?.
I've nothing with me!
Shuisheng, get in!
Hurry!
Get going!
FOURTH DAY
This is boring me to death.
Why leave home so early
just to sit around in a dirty boat?.
Not even allowed outside!
Where are we going,
sneaking away like thieves?.
We're going to a small island, Miss.
An island nobody knows.
Nobody?.
What's on this island?.
Just a widow and her daughter.
There are safe places in Shanghai.
Why do we have to go there?.
I'm not going!
You are, like it or not.
You know the rule.
Miss, once we're on the island,
you must stay calm.
Don't wander off.
Anyone landing or leaving
without permission will be killed.
Those are the Boss's orders.
We haven't even told
Song and Zheng.
It isn't far from Shanghai.
If people know we're there,
they'll come and kill us.
Is it that bad?.
That's how it is.
So many people in Shanghai
are jealous of me.
They all want
to take my place in bed.
The older you get,
the more you know about pain.
Shuisheng! Fetch the red box.
Be careful.
It's the Boss's medicine.
Where do I sleep?.
In the next room.
We have to talk business
with the Boss.
Unless it's urgent,
don't bother us for the next few days.
Urgent?. In this place?.
There's nothing to do here!
Will you stop complaining?.
Shuisheng, get rid of those swabs.
Not in the sea.
Bury them.
All our rubbish must be buried.
Don't forget it.
FI FTH DAY
Your lunch.
Put it on the table.
In the country we eat very plainly.
It's exactly
what we and the Boss want.
What a sweet little girl.
She's had lunch, sir.
What's your name?.
Ajiao.
And your mommy?.
Cuihua.
How old are you?.
-Nine.
-Nine? That's nice.
Cuihua, wait here.
Is she your daughter?
Yes. Her name is Ajiao.
She's cute.
She has a pretty nose, pretty eyes.
You think she looks like you?
She looks more like
a child of mine.
Ajiao, come here.
Who is prettier?
Your mother or me?
What do you want to be
when you grow up?
Come on, tell me.
I want to be like you.
Ajiao!
Have you been living here long?
Several years.
How can anybody live here?
I'm bored to death
after just one day.
Shuisheng! Do you know
where Miss is going?
Go with her!
Take an umbrella, it's starting to rain.
Do you hear me?
Shuisheng! Are you asleep?
Get up!
Shuisheng! Get up! Quick!
Buzz off!
Go on, go away!
Open up!
Who is it?
It's me. I need you.
Can't it wait till tomorrow?
Open up!
Are you counting your money
or what?
I haven't come to borrow money!
You took your time!
-Were you asleep?
-Yes.
On your own?
Ajiao's sleeping too.
I can't sleep on my own...
so I came to talk to you.
What about?
Oh, we'll think of something.
If you don't want to, never mind.
I'll go. I'm going.
Can I borrow some clothes?
All mine are being washed.
I have nothing to wear.
I have only peasant's clothes.
They'll do fine.
Miss!
See how ignorant I am
about country ways?
Walking into your bedroom
uninvited!
Do sit down.
No, no.
Thanks.
Give me any old thing.
Don't worry. Take your time.
Besides, I've got nothing else to do.
I can't sleep on my own.
Here! I've found something.
You sew very well.
If I were a man,
I'd marry you myself.
I wouldn't leave you
in somebody else's arms!
I really have to go.
Since you sleep alone,
be sure to lock the door!
I beg you, go away
Go quickly, faraway
Go quickly, far away
SIXTH DAY
Are those Mommy's clothes?
Aren't they pretty?
Yes!
So pretty I'm going to keep them.
I'm swapping clothes with her.
Now you can call me " Mommy"...
and you can call her " Miss."
Teach me to sing.
Shuisheng says
you sing very well.
Ajiao, can you sing?
I only know one song.
Then sing it for me.
Go on, sing!
If you sing well,
I'll give you lessons.
Come on, get up and sing!
Up you get!
Sing!
Sing!
Beddy-bye, beddy-bye
Over Grandma's bridge
Grandma says I'm good as gold
I know how to laugh
I know how to cry
Two yellow dogs carry the litter
On the bridge
the birds are tweeting
Do you know this song?
My grandma sang it to me
when I was little.
In her red trousers
and coat of brocade
Grandma takes me to the litter
Beddy-bye, beddy-bye
Over Grandma's bridge
Sing, Shuisheng. All together!
So what
if I had him killed?
I gave the orders.
Nobody lands or leaves
without permission.
He didn't bother you!
That's not my problem!
We have to be careful.
Stop making such a fuss!
If you minded your own business,
he would still be alive.
To tell you the truth...
if you had kept quiet last night,
I'd have been none the wiser.
I owe you my thanks.
Whom are you trying to blame?
Not me!
It's all your fault!
Stop.
Did you hear me
and the Boss arguing?
The Tang family is all bad.
Cant you sleep?
Then stay and talk to me.
Do you know how to climb trees?
Yes.
When I was a girl...
we had two trees in the yard.
Mulberry trees.
Very, very tall ones.
People say mulberry trees
in the yard...
bring good luck.
Every summer
they bore lots of fruit.
People came to pick them.
And I...
I climbed up in the tree
and ate lots of them.
See, I'm a country bumpkin too.
Bijou the bumpkin.
Bijou the bumpkin!
Other than your uncle,
have you got any family in Shanghai?
Take this.
Take it!
When you've saved up enough
to open a shop...
go back to the country.
Shanghai is all bad.
I want to avenge my uncle.
The Boss said his eyes cried out
for vengeance.
Oh, yeah?
So go back to Shanghai.
Be like your uncle.
Go back to Shanghai and get killed.
Go on, go to bed.
Cuihua, this evening
you and I can have a chat.
-Hello, Miss!
-Hard artwork?
Take a seat, Miss.
How old are you?
I'm a Horse.
A Horse?
You look much older!
Yet you're younger than me.
When you look old,
the mosquitos don't bite.
Why dont you remarry?
Surely there's somebody.
There must be a man
in your life.
I could find you one.
Uncle likes Mommy a lot.
Ajiao! Go to bed.
Who is Uncle?
He lives on the island
across the way.
Does he visit often?
He comes by boat in the night.
Ajiao! Go to bed!
When are you getting married?
After the New Year.
Forget that man.
Why live in the country?
Come to Shanghai with me.
I'll find you a good husband.
You can keep Ajiao with you.
If you don't want to,
I'll keep her.
I like that girl.
What are you saying, Miss?
I mean it.
I came here to talk about it.
But I don't want to leave here.
You really want to stay?
Well, in that case...
let me know
when you get married.
I'll give you
a wedding trousseau.
I'll send clothes
for you and Ajiao...
and I'll send
an opera company...
to sing for you.
You're making fun of me.
Everything's planned.
For the wedding,
he'll simply move in here.
You must have had
a grand wedding!
Married, me?
It's too soon for that!
At your age
you ought to be married.
Oh, sure. I ought to.
But I can't see who to.
I don't know anyone worth it.
You have to be patient
with a man.
Be sincere
and he will treat you right.
I've been sincere so many times.
You'll find your Mr. Right.
Up to now I've been unlucky.
Now I'm with her uncle
and I'm happy.
Cuihua...
I'm sorry.
I shouldn't have come.
What makes you say that?
Really...
I shouldn't have come.
I shouldn't have come
to this island.
I'm truly sorry.
Shuisheng!
Were you waiting for me?
I brought you the umbrella.
Shuisheng,
you must not stay with me.
I'm not good to you.
SEVENTH DAY
Are you Cuihua?
How do you know my name?
I've eaten your fish soup
so I know your name.
Are you Ajiao? Come here.
Say "Grandpa."
Grandpa.
You're pretty.
You look like Bijou
as a little girl.
Bijou!
Go get Miss.
Bijou!
Look at Ajiao.
She looks like you as a girl.
Cuihua, cook some fish.
We have guests tonight.
Song and Zheng.
Got the shits again, you little prick?
Serves you right...
for staying outdoors all night!
It's your fault
you've got the shits!
Move away!
Move away!
Shit, it's going to rain!
Good. It will make the job easier.
Doesn't Song mind
about killing Bijou?.
Do as you're told.
Don't complicate things.
Remember.
Once the bitch is asleep...
strangle her.
Be careful not to make any noise.
- Song said to stab her.
- What's it to you?.
Just don't disfigure her.
It's raining.
Where do we hide?.
In the water.
It'll be easy.
There aren't many of them.
What's up, Shuisheng?.
Dont you know the rule?.
Cant you see the Boss is here?.
If its not urgent, get out.
Shuisheng?. What's the matter?.
Miss! They want to kill you!
Shuisheng, calm down.
Take it easy.
What did you hear?.
What did you see?.
I heard two men.
They were planning to kill Miss.
Shuisheng, look at me.
Look at me! Explain yourself.
I had the shits.
I was crouching down.
- I heard two men.
- Saying what?.
They were going to kill Miss
with a knife.
Shuisheng,
who was going to kill Miss?.
How many men
did you come with, Song?.
Two.
That's a lie.
Two boats and 1 8 men, right?.
Do you think Zheng is stupid?.
Why did you bring so many men?.
Just to kill Bijou?.
What did she do to you?.
Why meddle in my private life?.
Dont you get it yet?.
Then I'll explain.
See Song there, looking so serious?.
He actually works for Fat Yu.
He came here...
to kill us all.
Do you think I've been twirling
my thumbs since we got here?.
On August 6th...
after the police seized
those 80 packs of opium...
the Boss invited
the customs officers to dinner.
That night,
our man watching Song...
saw him go to Miss's house
for the first time.
After that, he went there often.
We have all the details.
On the 3rd of this month,
Fat Yu invited Song to dinner.
They met secretly at a restaurant.
The next evening, the 4th...
the Boss was attacked.
Liu, Agen, Acha, Aniu and Miaofa
were killed.
The next day
the Boss came here to hide...
protected by 40 of Zheng's men.
Last night, the Boss sent Zheng
to Shanghai...
to invite Song to come here alone.
But 1 8 of Song's men
arrived after dark.
Song...
I knew that you and Fat Yu
were out to get me in Shanghai.
I also knew that...
when you got Zheng's message,
you'd send men here to kill me.
What Shuisheng overheard,
we already knew.
I came to this godforsaken place...
but the whole thing was planned...
to set you up this evening.
Now do you see?.
Song...
do you want to see my wounds?.
Not one hole except my navel!
Boss...
you don't like
my " Moonlight" song.
But Song often promised me...
that once he had taken your place...
I could sing it for him every day.
He also said he would give me
the nightclub...
so I could listen
to other people sing.
He promised
we'd get married in France...
and I would sing " Moonlight"
for him on our wedding day.
Isn't that so, Song?.
Faraway, the clouds are fading
My lover appears in the moonlight
I'll murder you! Bitch!
I'll kill you!
Did you think I loved you?.
I loathe you!
Seeing you with that old wreck
made me sick!
You peasant bitch!
Who do you think you are?.
I never loved you!
For the last five years...
there wasn't a day
I didn't want to murder you.
Listen, Zheng, and you too...
listen to me!
I wanted to kill him,
not for my sake...
but for the sake
of the Tang family!
With me in charge,
think what we'd have done!
With me in charge
it would all be different!
He's old. He's out of date!
Shuisheng. There's no need
for you to stay.
Go to bed. Go on.
Run along.
You can insult me all you like...
but tonight we're going
to settle up the score.
Not bad!
You really are a hotshot.
I didn't expect you to get up.
Your 1 8 men are lying there.
You'll have company, Song!
When I get back to Shanghai,
I'll say that Fat Yu killed you.
I'll wear mourning for you...
to show all of Shanghai
how much I value my men.
Zheng and I will kill Fat Yu
to avenge you.
Shanghai is going to see some action!
Too bad you won't be around to watch.
Have you got a final wish?.
I'll grant it for you.
I've said all I had to say.
I wasn't going to speak again...
but as you're in such a good mood...
I'll say one more thing
to please you.
You forgot one thing.
Maybe you had me followed...
but I could easily
have done the same to you.
What do we do with him?.
Bury him alive.
Since you had
a little act with Song...
you're going to bow out with him.
As they say, you had it coming!
I'm not going to publicize
your dirty little tricks.
I'm not going to lose face.
Nobody will ever know.
You will die as white as a lily.
According to the rules,
I will ask you one last question:
Have you anything to say?.
Have you got a final wish?.
You know I never asked you
for anything before.
Now I ask for just one thing.
All right. Say it.
Cuihua and Ajiao were not involved
in any of this.
Don't touch them.
Obviously, I'm taking Ajiao with me.
We'll take care of her.
In a few years,
she'll be a new Bijou.
But as for Cuihua...
it's too late.
I didn't want to kill her...
but since you talked to her,
she knew too much.
See?. Your fault again.
But that night...
I told her nothing.
I talked about myself...
about my background.
Cuihua...
forgive me.
Please forgive me.
- I shouldn't have come.
- What was that?.
I said...
you're a pig!
An old pig! I'll kill you!
I'll kill you!
Miss!
Come the spring...
the grass on that island
will be good.
You're right, Boss.
Grandpa, you have to let
Shuisheng down!
Later. It's not hurting him.
Don't worry.
Ajiao, did you never have a dog?.
No.
A good dog has to be trained.
That's what I'm doing to him.
Where's Mommy?. And Miss?.
Didnt you say...
we would meet them
on the boat?.
They went away on another boat.
We'll meet up with them
in Shanghai.
Am I going to Shanghai?.
Yes, we're on our way to Shanghai.
In Shanghai,
will I have pretty dresses?.
Yes.
And lots office things?.
Sure!
Lots of bracelets and rings.
I want to be like Miss.
All right. You'll be like Miss.
You'll be like Miss.
Beddy-bye, beddy-bye
Over Grandma's bridge
Grandma says I'm good as gold
I know how to laugh
I know how to cry
Two yellow dogs carry the litter
Gong Li
With: Li Baotian - Li Xuejian
Sun Chun - Wang Xiaoxiao
Literary Advisor
Wang Bin
Production Managers: Zhang Jianmin
Hu Xiaofeng - Zhang Zhenyan
General Administrator
ZhuoWu
Production Designer
Cao Jiuping
Editor
Du Yuan
Director of Photography
Lu Yue
Sound Designer
Tao Jing
Music Composer
Zhang Guangtian
Executive Producers
Zhu Yongde &Wang Wei
Producers: Wu Yigong
(Shanghai Film Studios) and...
Freely Adapted from the Novel
"Gang Law" by Li Xiao
Screenplay by
Bi Feiyu
Produced by
Jean-Louis Piel
Directed by
Zhang Yimou
That must be the boy.
Pull over.
Are you Shuisheng?.
Uncle Liu?.
Gosh, you've grown!
-How's your dad?.
-Fine.
-Your ma?.
-Fine.
I was afraid
I wouldn't find you.
Ma said I should wait...
by the boat.
In Shanghai
you have to watch out.
Get in the truck.
FI RST DAY
Shuisheng!
Stay in the truck!
Mr. Song.
Now pay attention.
In Shanghai...
you have to learn what to do.
Listen carefully.
Do everything I say.
-Got it?.
-Got it.
All outsiders get searched here.
This is Shuisheng.
He's from the country.
This is where the Boss lives.
You're so dirty,
we'll go in the back way.
I'll show you
around the house later.
All the kids in our family...
want to come here to get rich...
but you're the only one
I recommended.
Don't let me down!
It's good to be rich.
Rich?.
You know what "rich" means?.
Any place in Shanghai...
if the Boss wants it...
he gets it.
The money that goes
through the Tang family's hands--
Unbelievable!
I'd start up a small shop.
You really are a bumpkin!
You know why you are here?.
Because your name is Tang.
The boss trusts nobody...
except members of our family.
Scrub yourself all over.
You'll be serving
a young lady.
She's the Boss's mistress.
He's made her
the queen of Shanghai.
I don't know
what he sees in her myself.
Her name is Bijou.
Her sign is the Snake.
The boss told me that.
You'll have to work hard.
Got it?.
Got it.
Eat up!
You've never seen this?.
It's called ice cream.
This is the Boss's club.
It's the hot spot.
Look, that's Bijou!
Pretending, youre pretending
Don't bother pretending
Look
You can't wait to look at me
Don't be shy, take a good look
Don't look so serious
Don't look so distant
Don't look so serious
Don't look so distant
Serious, shy, it's all an act
Your eyes have already been
all over me
From head to toe, all over me
You've secretly looked
all over me
Embarrassed, embarrassed
Why be embarrassed
You think you love me
You want to love me
What a tram p!
The Boss sent his wife away
because of her.
Who would dare to go near her?.
Now she's with the Boss,
she doesn't smile at anyone.
She really thinks
she's the queen of the stage!
If the Boss dropped her...
she'd be out on the streets.
What a slut!
On my body
I can feel your eyes
Roving up, roving down
On my body
I can feel your eyes
Shuisheng! Let's go.
Got that?.
You must call her " Miss."
From now on
you're her servant.
Miss...
Say " Miss."
Miss.
Come here.
Turn around.
Pretty hips!
No wonder the clients
are all over you.
Did that old man feel you up
without paying?.
So you hid it!
Stuff it inside you, I'd still find it.
You know the rule.
Your ass is your own...
but if you get fondled in here...
the money is for me.
That's the rule.
Miss...
All right.
Since it's the first time...
I'll give you the money back.
Thank you, Miss.
But I hate to break the rules...
so no wages.
That will teach you.
Get lost!
So this time
I get a little rooster!
Come here.
How old are you?.
Fourteen.
Fourteen?.
Have you slept with a girl yet?.
Miss...
Yes, I have.
You have?.
Who with?.
My ma, when I was small.
Your ma when you were small!
What's your name?.
Shuisheng.
Your last name?.
Let him answer!
Tang.
My last name is Tang.
Tang?.
So youre a Tang.
Shuisheng,
give me a light.
It's a cigarette lighter.
Smart kid. He learns fast.
What's the matter with you?.
It's not hard. Blockhead!
Forgive him, Miss.
My apologies.
Forget it.
Apologies from a Tang?.
That's new.
The Boss is waiting.
Shuisheng! Follow Miss.
The Boss is already here,
Miss.
He's upstairs
with Mr. Song and Mr. Zheng.
You must take her coat.
Don't step on it!
Mustn't get it dirty.
Take her hat too.
Right hand is for the coat.
Left hand is for the hat.
That's the rule.
Remember the way.
Whenever Miss comes here...
you must serve her well.
Walk behind her.
Not too near, not too far.
Don't ever walk ahead of her.
Walk silently,
but let her know youre there.
Serve her well,
you'll make a good living.
Got it?.
Got it.
Shall I tell the Boss
you're here, Miss?.
When she goes into her bedroom...
you must stand here
by the door.
See those chairs?.
Don't sit on them.
They're not for you.
You must stay standing up.
Don't doze off!.
If the Boss or Miss
wants some food or drinks...
hurry out there and tell them.
Everything is there.
If they ask for something...
bring it at once. Got it?.
Got it.
Put it on the sofa.
Stand there and let me see.
This way a little.
Bow your head.
Not bad.
Don't forget...
if you want to look
at something...
do it discreetly.
Don't stare...
or you'll end up
looking like an idiot.
Don't complain.
In a few years, you'll be somebody
in Shanghai!
Being a Tang
will change your life.
Got it?.
Got it.
The Boss is in there.
Take a good look.
If he's talking business
in that room...
like now...
don't go in.
Wait out here.
The Boss always says...
"Women's business
is nothing but wind.
Men's business, however
small, is important."
He's the most powerful boss
in Shanghai.
Always remember,
everyone who works here...
is a Tang.
If your name is Tang,
the Boss will be good to you.
See how lucky you are?.
That's Mr. Song.
You saw him before.
The Boss thinks very highly of him.
They call him
the Boss's right-hand man.
He's shrewd and sharp.
Sharp as a knife!
The other one, the fat man,
is Mr. Zheng.
He's the Boss's favorite.
He's a tough man of action.
He has a violent temper.
When he gets mad,
all of Shanghai behaves!
Shanghai behaves!
The old man is Mr. Tang.
He's the Boss's cousin
and private secretary.
The Boss trusts him
implicitly.
He handles all the family business.
All of it.
Song, Zheng and I
had equal rank in the family.
Then a few years ago,
there was a gang war at the docks.
The Boss saved
Song's and Zheng's lives.
With secret rituals...
they became blood brothers.
You know what that means?.
That's how the Boss
controls his empire!
Mr. Yu?. One moment, please.
That's a telephone.
It's a call for the Boss.
When he's on the telephone,
we move away...
so as not to disturb him.
Remember that!
Mr. Yu!
How are you?.
Yes, it's been a while!
I'm sorry I missed
your son's birthday party.
I had to go to Suzhou on business.
Yes.
Of course I'll see to it.
Yes.
Song!
What's all this about?.
Why did you fight
with those punks?.
What happened?.
He broke his promises.
He ignored the Boss's orders...
so I killed him.
Is that all it was?.
Just one man killed?.
We can pay to keep it quiet.
Song did it to avenge your honor.
When you wash your pants...
you clean it up or it stinks.
Deal with it.
I'll go see Yu.
Boss, are you serious?.
Is it really that bad?.
We can't let Fat Yu lose face.
I should be the one to go.
Take some men with you.
Fat Yu has no balls.
Go with the Boss
and take some men.
Boss...
this is Shuisheng,
Miss's new servant.
He's the third nephew
of a close cousin of yours.
-Say "boss."
-Boss.
Boss!
What are you doing here?.
Don't you want me here?.
How can you think that?.
Let me see you.
Like a real goddess!
I don't see much of you.
Don't worry, Treasure.
I'll be right back.
May I ask... Which bitch
are you going to see now?.
I'm going to see Fat Yu.
Is that a new perfume?.
All right, then take off your rings.
Afraid I'll give them
to another woman?.
All right, I'll take them off.
I would give them
to no one but you.
Here, Treasure.
You can have them.
Take them.
You're all witnesses.
I'm not after his money.
I'm taking his rings
to keep them safe.
Do that. Keep them safe!
Boss, the car is ready.
See?. This is important.
I'll be back soon.
We mustn't let Fat Yu
lose face.
We can't do that to him!
Kiss me.
I'll be waiting!
Can't you knock?.
Bumpkin! Get out!
Go out and knock!
Who is it?.
Me.
Who is "me"?.
Shuisheng.
Knock again...
and say
"Shuisheng the bumpkin."
Who is it?.
Shuisheng the bumpkin.
Say your first and last names.
Knock again!
Who is it?.
Tang Shuisheng the bumpkin.
Come in.
Put it on the table.
What are you staring at?.
Who is it?.
It's me, Miss. Liu.
The Boss won't be coming home.
He's playing mah-jongg
with Fat Yu.
He'll be busy for some days.
So if you want to--
I'm going home.
Bumpkin!
I'll deal with you later.
See this house?.
The Boss gave it to Miss
for her birthday.
You're going to live here.
Lucky boy!
That's Shuisheng.
He'll sleep in the room
under the stairs.
She can't speak.
Guess who cut out her tongue.
But she can hear.
You sleep here.
That's the bell.
When it rings, it means Miss
is calling for you.
Remember that.
When it rings...
even if you're peeing, stop.
Go to Miss at once
and take her orders.
When she speaks to you,
bow your head.
Pay attention.
Keep your ears wide open.
- Got it?.
- I want to leave.
Shuisheng!
I want to leave!
You didn't come here
to do nothing!
And who will pay for the mirror?.
Now listen.
For country folk like us,
finding work in the city...
isn't easy.
I sweated blood
to get where I am.
I worked damn hard!
Work well, or I'll send you
back to the country.
Got it?.
Got it.
If you ever say "no" again...
I'll throw you in the river!
Go to bed.
Miss!
I've taught him a lesson.
Don't worry.
I'm going home now.
SECOND DAY
Faraway
the clouds are fading
My lover appears in the moonlight
Tonight we are happy
together again
On the crystal water
swims a pair of ducks
Green leaves, red petals
The lotus flowers open
A pair of ducks
and you and I together
The playful breeze
caresses the flowers
And our love lights up the world
Far away
the clouds are fading
My lover appears in the moonlight
Tonight we are happy
Together again
On the crystal water
swims a pair of ducks
Green leaves, red petals
the lotus flowers open
A pair of ducks
And you and I together
The playful breeze
caresses the flowers
And our love
Lights up the world
A pair of--
What is it?.
The Boss hates " Moonlight."
Everyone knows that...
yet she sings it
when he's here!
Change the song!
Play " Pretending."
Get changed, quick!
Miss!
The Boss is here
with Song and Zheng.
They've come with Fat Yu
to hear you sing.
Please get changed quickly.
Fat Yu?. That fat pig!
Please hurry.
Shuisheng,
bring me the red dress.
Hurry up!
It's next to the green one.
The red one!
Don't you understand?.
Have you ever seen blood?.
Bumpkin!
Can't you do anything right?.
They've stuck me with a moron!
A half-wit!
Calm down, Miss.
I'll help you.
Buzz off.
Pretending, youre pretending
Don't bother pretending
You can't wait to look at me
Don't be shy, take a good look
Don't bother pretending
We have the same tastes!
Mr. Yu, do you think
she sings well?.
She looks better
than she sings!
I love it
when she sings this song.
A lot of people sing it...
but not as well as her.
Listen. Listen carefully.
It comes and goes...
as softly
as a goose's feather, right?.
Yes, it's interesting.
Isn't it!
Embarrassed, embarrassed
Why be embarrassed?
You think you love me
You want to love me
So come right out and say it
Don't look so serious
Don't look so distant
Don't look so serious
Don't look so distant
You're blushing
Your heart is beating
I can tell
you're consumed by desire
Roving up, roving down
All over my body
I feel your eyes
Roving up, roving down
All over my body
I feel your eyes
Get lost!
Fuck off!.
Don't ever come back!
Didn't you ever care for me?.
Bastard! Pig!
Who do you think I am?.
You treat me like a whore!
You lousy bastard!
Drop dead!
Just because you fucked me,
you think you're the boss?.
Don't kid yourself!.
Dont you know
who the boss is in Shanghai?.
I'm the boss now.
Drop dead, bastard!
Go fuck yourself!.
Who do you think you are?.
What are you?.
A jerk! A fucking jerk!
You want to play
at being the boss?.
THI RD DAY
I beg you, go away
Go quickly, far away
Your heart, hard as rock
Your heart has me
under its spell
I beg you, go away
Go quickly
Far away
Your heart, hard as rock
Your heart has me
under its spell
You have consumed my heart
You have consumed my body
Your heart, hard as rock
You have no heart
You have consumed my heart
You have consumed my body
Your heart, hard as a rock
You have no heart
SHANG HAI - PARI S
SHANG HAI - U.S.A.
It's a big party
All the guests are here
Men and women, happy together
You're too good
at mah-jongg, Mr. Yu!
You're too modest.
Tell Miss I'm going to Mr. Yu's
for mah-jongg.
I'll be back late.
Tell her to wait at home.
Yes, tell her to wait!
After you.
Uncle Liu! Uncle Liu!
Here's the Boss.
Boss...
his eyes are still open.
Let him go.
Fat Yu's gang did it.
Your uncle died protecting me.
Take a good look.
His open eyes cry out for vengeance.
Get up! Get up!
It's so early! Where are we going?.
I've nothing with me!
Shuisheng, get in!
Hurry!
Get going!
FOURTH DAY
This is boring me to death.
Why leave home so early
just to sit around in a dirty boat?.
Not even allowed outside!
Where are we going,
sneaking away like thieves?.
We're going to a small island, Miss.
An island nobody knows.
Nobody?.
What's on this island?.
Just a widow and her daughter.
There are safe places in Shanghai.
Why do we have to go there?.
I'm not going!
You are, like it or not.
You know the rule.
Miss, once we're on the island,
you must stay calm.
Don't wander off.
Anyone landing or leaving
without permission will be killed.
Those are the Boss's orders.
We haven't even told
Song and Zheng.
It isn't far from Shanghai.
If people know we're there,
they'll come and kill us.
Is it that bad?.
That's how it is.
So many people in Shanghai
are jealous of me.
They all want
to take my place in bed.
The older you get,
the more you know about pain.
Shuisheng! Fetch the red box.
Be careful.
It's the Boss's medicine.
Where do I sleep?.
In the next room.
We have to talk business
with the Boss.
Unless it's urgent,
don't bother us for the next few days.
Urgent?. In this place?.
There's nothing to do here!
Will you stop complaining?.
Shuisheng, get rid of those swabs.
Not in the sea.
Bury them.
All our rubbish must be buried.
Don't forget it.
FI FTH DAY
Your lunch.
Put it on the table.
In the country we eat very plainly.
It's exactly
what we and the Boss want.
What a sweet little girl.
She's had lunch, sir.
What's your name?.
Ajiao.
And your mommy?.
Cuihua.
How old are you?.
-Nine.
-Nine? That's nice.
Cuihua, wait here.
Is she your daughter?
Yes. Her name is Ajiao.
She's cute.
She has a pretty nose, pretty eyes.
You think she looks like you?
She looks more like
a child of mine.
Ajiao, come here.
Who is prettier?
Your mother or me?
What do you want to be
when you grow up?
Come on, tell me.
I want to be like you.
Ajiao!
Have you been living here long?
Several years.
How can anybody live here?
I'm bored to death
after just one day.
Shuisheng! Do you know
where Miss is going?
Go with her!
Take an umbrella, it's starting to rain.
Do you hear me?
Shuisheng! Are you asleep?
Get up!
Shuisheng! Get up! Quick!
Buzz off!
Go on, go away!
Open up!
Who is it?
It's me. I need you.
Can't it wait till tomorrow?
Open up!
Are you counting your money
or what?
I haven't come to borrow money!
You took your time!
-Were you asleep?
-Yes.
On your own?
Ajiao's sleeping too.
I can't sleep on my own...
so I came to talk to you.
What about?
Oh, we'll think of something.
If you don't want to, never mind.
I'll go. I'm going.
Can I borrow some clothes?
All mine are being washed.
I have nothing to wear.
I have only peasant's clothes.
They'll do fine.
Miss!
See how ignorant I am
about country ways?
Walking into your bedroom
uninvited!
Do sit down.
No, no.
Thanks.
Give me any old thing.
Don't worry. Take your time.
Besides, I've got nothing else to do.
I can't sleep on my own.
Here! I've found something.
You sew very well.
If I were a man,
I'd marry you myself.
I wouldn't leave you
in somebody else's arms!
I really have to go.
Since you sleep alone,
be sure to lock the door!
I beg you, go away
Go quickly, faraway
Go quickly, far away
SIXTH DAY
Are those Mommy's clothes?
Aren't they pretty?
Yes!
So pretty I'm going to keep them.
I'm swapping clothes with her.
Now you can call me " Mommy"...
and you can call her " Miss."
Teach me to sing.
Shuisheng says
you sing very well.
Ajiao, can you sing?
I only know one song.
Then sing it for me.
Go on, sing!
If you sing well,
I'll give you lessons.
Come on, get up and sing!
Up you get!
Sing!
Sing!
Beddy-bye, beddy-bye
Over Grandma's bridge
Grandma says I'm good as gold
I know how to laugh
I know how to cry
Two yellow dogs carry the litter
On the bridge
the birds are tweeting
Do you know this song?
My grandma sang it to me
when I was little.
In her red trousers
and coat of brocade
Grandma takes me to the litter
Beddy-bye, beddy-bye
Over Grandma's bridge
Sing, Shuisheng. All together!
So what
if I had him killed?
I gave the orders.
Nobody lands or leaves
without permission.
He didn't bother you!
That's not my problem!
We have to be careful.
Stop making such a fuss!
If you minded your own business,
he would still be alive.
To tell you the truth...
if you had kept quiet last night,
I'd have been none the wiser.
I owe you my thanks.
Whom are you trying to blame?
Not me!
It's all your fault!
Stop.
Did you hear me
and the Boss arguing?
The Tang family is all bad.
Cant you sleep?
Then stay and talk to me.
Do you know how to climb trees?
Yes.
When I was a girl...
we had two trees in the yard.
Mulberry trees.
Very, very tall ones.
People say mulberry trees
in the yard...
bring good luck.
Every summer
they bore lots of fruit.
People came to pick them.
And I...
I climbed up in the tree
and ate lots of them.
See, I'm a country bumpkin too.
Bijou the bumpkin.
Bijou the bumpkin!
Other than your uncle,
have you got any family in Shanghai?
Take this.
Take it!
When you've saved up enough
to open a shop...
go back to the country.
Shanghai is all bad.
I want to avenge my uncle.
The Boss said his eyes cried out
for vengeance.
Oh, yeah?
So go back to Shanghai.
Be like your uncle.
Go back to Shanghai and get killed.
Go on, go to bed.
Cuihua, this evening
you and I can have a chat.
-Hello, Miss!
-Hard artwork?
Take a seat, Miss.
How old are you?
I'm a Horse.
A Horse?
You look much older!
Yet you're younger than me.
When you look old,
the mosquitos don't bite.
Why dont you remarry?
Surely there's somebody.
There must be a man
in your life.
I could find you one.
Uncle likes Mommy a lot.
Ajiao! Go to bed.
Who is Uncle?
He lives on the island
across the way.
Does he visit often?
He comes by boat in the night.
Ajiao! Go to bed!
When are you getting married?
After the New Year.
Forget that man.
Why live in the country?
Come to Shanghai with me.
I'll find you a good husband.
You can keep Ajiao with you.
If you don't want to,
I'll keep her.
I like that girl.
What are you saying, Miss?
I mean it.
I came here to talk about it.
But I don't want to leave here.
You really want to stay?
Well, in that case...
let me know
when you get married.
I'll give you
a wedding trousseau.
I'll send clothes
for you and Ajiao...
and I'll send
an opera company...
to sing for you.
You're making fun of me.
Everything's planned.
For the wedding,
he'll simply move in here.
You must have had
a grand wedding!
Married, me?
It's too soon for that!
At your age
you ought to be married.
Oh, sure. I ought to.
But I can't see who to.
I don't know anyone worth it.
You have to be patient
with a man.
Be sincere
and he will treat you right.
I've been sincere so many times.
You'll find your Mr. Right.
Up to now I've been unlucky.
Now I'm with her uncle
and I'm happy.
Cuihua...
I'm sorry.
I shouldn't have come.
What makes you say that?
Really...
I shouldn't have come.
I shouldn't have come
to this island.
I'm truly sorry.
Shuisheng!
Were you waiting for me?
I brought you the umbrella.
Shuisheng,
you must not stay with me.
I'm not good to you.
SEVENTH DAY
Are you Cuihua?
How do you know my name?
I've eaten your fish soup
so I know your name.
Are you Ajiao? Come here.
Say "Grandpa."
Grandpa.
You're pretty.
You look like Bijou
as a little girl.
Bijou!
Go get Miss.
Bijou!
Look at Ajiao.
She looks like you as a girl.
Cuihua, cook some fish.
We have guests tonight.
Song and Zheng.
Got the shits again, you little prick?
Serves you right...
for staying outdoors all night!
It's your fault
you've got the shits!
Move away!
Move away!
Shit, it's going to rain!
Good. It will make the job easier.
Doesn't Song mind
about killing Bijou?.
Do as you're told.
Don't complicate things.
Remember.
Once the bitch is asleep...
strangle her.
Be careful not to make any noise.
- Song said to stab her.
- What's it to you?.
Just don't disfigure her.
It's raining.
Where do we hide?.
In the water.
It'll be easy.
There aren't many of them.
What's up, Shuisheng?.
Dont you know the rule?.
Cant you see the Boss is here?.
If its not urgent, get out.
Shuisheng?. What's the matter?.
Miss! They want to kill you!
Shuisheng, calm down.
Take it easy.
What did you hear?.
What did you see?.
I heard two men.
They were planning to kill Miss.
Shuisheng, look at me.
Look at me! Explain yourself.
I had the shits.
I was crouching down.
- I heard two men.
- Saying what?.
They were going to kill Miss
with a knife.
Shuisheng,
who was going to kill Miss?.
How many men
did you come with, Song?.
Two.
That's a lie.
Two boats and 1 8 men, right?.
Do you think Zheng is stupid?.
Why did you bring so many men?.
Just to kill Bijou?.
What did she do to you?.
Why meddle in my private life?.
Dont you get it yet?.
Then I'll explain.
See Song there, looking so serious?.
He actually works for Fat Yu.
He came here...
to kill us all.
Do you think I've been twirling
my thumbs since we got here?.
On August 6th...
after the police seized
those 80 packs of opium...
the Boss invited
the customs officers to dinner.
That night,
our man watching Song...
saw him go to Miss's house
for the first time.
After that, he went there often.
We have all the details.
On the 3rd of this month,
Fat Yu invited Song to dinner.
They met secretly at a restaurant.
The next evening, the 4th...
the Boss was attacked.
Liu, Agen, Acha, Aniu and Miaofa
were killed.
The next day
the Boss came here to hide...
protected by 40 of Zheng's men.
Last night, the Boss sent Zheng
to Shanghai...
to invite Song to come here alone.
But 1 8 of Song's men
arrived after dark.
Song...
I knew that you and Fat Yu
were out to get me in Shanghai.
I also knew that...
when you got Zheng's message,
you'd send men here to kill me.
What Shuisheng overheard,
we already knew.
I came to this godforsaken place...
but the whole thing was planned...
to set you up this evening.
Now do you see?.
Song...
do you want to see my wounds?.
Not one hole except my navel!
Boss...
you don't like
my " Moonlight" song.
But Song often promised me...
that once he had taken your place...
I could sing it for him every day.
He also said he would give me
the nightclub...
so I could listen
to other people sing.
He promised
we'd get married in France...
and I would sing " Moonlight"
for him on our wedding day.
Isn't that so, Song?.
Faraway, the clouds are fading
My lover appears in the moonlight
I'll murder you! Bitch!
I'll kill you!
Did you think I loved you?.
I loathe you!
Seeing you with that old wreck
made me sick!
You peasant bitch!
Who do you think you are?.
I never loved you!
For the last five years...
there wasn't a day
I didn't want to murder you.
Listen, Zheng, and you too...
listen to me!
I wanted to kill him,
not for my sake...
but for the sake
of the Tang family!
With me in charge,
think what we'd have done!
With me in charge
it would all be different!
He's old. He's out of date!
Shuisheng. There's no need
for you to stay.
Go to bed. Go on.
Run along.
You can insult me all you like...
but tonight we're going
to settle up the score.
Not bad!
You really are a hotshot.
I didn't expect you to get up.
Your 1 8 men are lying there.
You'll have company, Song!
When I get back to Shanghai,
I'll say that Fat Yu killed you.
I'll wear mourning for you...
to show all of Shanghai
how much I value my men.
Zheng and I will kill Fat Yu
to avenge you.
Shanghai is going to see some action!
Too bad you won't be around to watch.
Have you got a final wish?.
I'll grant it for you.
I've said all I had to say.
I wasn't going to speak again...
but as you're in such a good mood...
I'll say one more thing
to please you.
You forgot one thing.
Maybe you had me followed...
but I could easily
have done the same to you.
What do we do with him?.
Bury him alive.
Since you had
a little act with Song...
you're going to bow out with him.
As they say, you had it coming!
I'm not going to publicize
your dirty little tricks.
I'm not going to lose face.
Nobody will ever know.
You will die as white as a lily.
According to the rules,
I will ask you one last question:
Have you anything to say?.
Have you got a final wish?.
You know I never asked you
for anything before.
Now I ask for just one thing.
All right. Say it.
Cuihua and Ajiao were not involved
in any of this.
Don't touch them.
Obviously, I'm taking Ajiao with me.
We'll take care of her.
In a few years,
she'll be a new Bijou.
But as for Cuihua...
it's too late.
I didn't want to kill her...
but since you talked to her,
she knew too much.
See?. Your fault again.
But that night...
I told her nothing.
I talked about myself...
about my background.
Cuihua...
forgive me.
Please forgive me.
- I shouldn't have come.
- What was that?.
I said...
you're a pig!
An old pig! I'll kill you!
I'll kill you!
Miss!
Come the spring...
the grass on that island
will be good.
You're right, Boss.
Grandpa, you have to let
Shuisheng down!
Later. It's not hurting him.
Don't worry.
Ajiao, did you never have a dog?.
No.
A good dog has to be trained.
That's what I'm doing to him.
Where's Mommy?. And Miss?.
Didnt you say...
we would meet them
on the boat?.
They went away on another boat.
We'll meet up with them
in Shanghai.
Am I going to Shanghai?.
Yes, we're on our way to Shanghai.
In Shanghai,
will I have pretty dresses?.
Yes.
And lots office things?.
Sure!
Lots of bracelets and rings.
I want to be like Miss.
All right. You'll be like Miss.
You'll be like Miss.
Beddy-bye, beddy-bye
Over Grandma's bridge
Grandma says I'm good as gold
I know how to laugh
I know how to cry
Two yellow dogs carry the litter