1 00:00:34,317 --> 00:00:36,422 The secret to dueling is 2 00:00:36,820 --> 00:00:38,629 don't dodge strikes to the head 3 00:00:38,788 --> 00:00:40,768 Your opponent's fist is always faster 4 00:00:44,728 --> 00:00:46,173 Wrists are slender 5 00:00:46,329 --> 00:00:47,774 The neck is thick 6 00:00:48,131 --> 00:00:50,168 Hands or head, which is faster? 7 00:00:51,668 --> 00:00:52,668 Hands 8 00:00:52,802 --> 00:00:53,802 Once more! 9 00:00:57,440 --> 00:01:00,114 You already defeated him in the dojo 10 00:01:00,176 --> 00:01:00,813 Win or lose, 11 00:01:01,144 --> 00:01:04,455 it's customary for the dojo to play host 12 00:01:05,682 --> 00:01:07,821 You wanted coffee. We came all this way for it, 13 00:01:08,151 --> 00:01:09,789 why humiliate him once again? 14 00:01:10,186 --> 00:01:14,191 I suppose fighters enjoy talking Kung Fu 15 00:01:14,324 --> 00:01:15,324 One more duel 16 00:01:44,454 --> 00:01:46,627 Are you going to take care of it? 17 00:01:46,790 --> 00:01:48,531 Of course 18 00:02:01,671 --> 00:02:06,211 IN 1912, TIANJIN'S FIRST DOJO WAS BORN 19 00:02:06,776 --> 00:02:10,349 BY 1932, TIANJIN BECAME CITY OF MARTIAL ARTS 20 00:02:11,347 --> 00:02:15,796 DISCIPLINES ALL ACROSS CHINA COME HERE FOR FAME 21 00:03:51,648 --> 00:03:53,628 What style was that? 22 00:03:53,817 --> 00:03:55,319 Wing-Chun 23 00:03:55,552 --> 00:03:57,327 Never heard of it 24 00:03:57,620 --> 00:04:00,499 It's a small discipline in Southern China 25 00:04:00,623 --> 00:04:02,125 known only to a few 26 00:04:02,225 --> 00:04:04,025 You want to make Wing-Chun famous in Tianjin? 27 00:04:04,394 --> 00:04:07,136 With your permission 28 00:04:09,866 --> 00:04:12,437 You surprised me today 29 00:04:13,536 --> 00:04:15,812 No ordinary man can attain your level 30 00:04:16,806 --> 00:04:18,285 I'll take you somewhere 31 00:04:18,374 --> 00:04:21,651 I'm the only martial artist who's been there 32 00:04:50,139 --> 00:04:51,516 You see? 33 00:04:59,082 --> 00:05:01,824 That Belarusian dancer is astonishing 34 00:05:02,552 --> 00:05:05,465 Her movements, the subtle muscle control, 35 00:05:05,555 --> 00:05:07,262 it's like a martial art 36 00:05:07,690 --> 00:05:09,795 I swore an oath to guard our secrets 37 00:05:10,326 --> 00:05:12,431 when I started learning Kung Fu 38 00:05:12,528 --> 00:05:13,528 Did you? 39 00:05:13,830 --> 00:05:16,504 Yes. I will take at most two disciples in my life 40 00:05:17,700 --> 00:05:19,475 If we don't start teaching our secrets soon, 41 00:05:19,602 --> 00:05:21,080 the foreigners will figure out our tricks 42 00:05:21,104 --> 00:05:23,516 Our grandchildren are in danger 43 00:05:24,774 --> 00:05:26,515 So teach 44 00:05:27,343 --> 00:05:28,481 I can't 45 00:05:30,113 --> 00:05:32,457 None of the Tianjin Masters dare challenge the customs 46 00:05:32,615 --> 00:05:35,255 We need an outsider, someone who can break the taboo 47 00:05:36,853 --> 00:05:38,764 If you promise to teach your secrets, 48 00:05:38,821 --> 00:05:40,801 I will allow you to open a dojo 49 00:05:43,393 --> 00:05:47,170 For thirty years I've been the Grandmaster of Tianjin 50 00:05:47,530 --> 00:05:49,134 I want to do something worthwhile 51 00:05:49,232 --> 00:05:51,405 before bowing out 52 00:05:52,135 --> 00:05:53,876 Thirty years is a long time 53 00:05:53,937 --> 00:05:55,610 Why didn't you act sooner? 54 00:05:55,705 --> 00:05:59,744 With age comes wisdom, I suppose 55 00:06:01,678 --> 00:06:04,124 Come see me at Kiessling's in three days 56 00:06:05,114 --> 00:06:07,094 Tianjin's top western restaurant 57 00:06:07,183 --> 00:06:08,685 Easy to find 58 00:06:08,818 --> 00:06:10,297 Whatever you choose, 59 00:06:10,453 --> 00:06:12,364 we should enjoy a meal together 60 00:06:33,142 --> 00:06:34,587 I thought it over 61 00:06:35,178 --> 00:06:37,749 Gain reputation, but not hand down my secrets 62 00:06:38,681 --> 00:06:41,423 The bread here is free 63 00:06:41,651 --> 00:06:44,359 It's the only free meal you'll find in Tianjin 64 00:06:44,821 --> 00:06:47,495 Aside from your permission, there's an old rule 65 00:06:47,724 --> 00:06:50,534 If I best eight dojo's, I can open my own 66 00:06:51,227 --> 00:06:54,674 No one has ever defeated more than five 67 00:06:54,797 --> 00:06:57,801 Neither eaten more than five loaves of bread here 68 00:07:00,603 --> 00:07:01,274 Bread... 69 00:07:01,471 --> 00:07:03,109 Eight 70 00:07:15,284 --> 00:07:19,357 My Master played it safe his whole life 71 00:07:21,824 --> 00:07:24,065 In his final years, 72 00:07:25,695 --> 00:07:28,141 he'd curse himself when he was drunk 73 00:07:32,368 --> 00:07:35,781 I don't want to die with regrets 74 00:07:39,509 --> 00:07:40,749 Stop that 75 00:07:41,077 --> 00:07:43,523 I despise men taking petty advantages 76 00:07:53,356 --> 00:07:54,596 Fine, 77 00:07:56,459 --> 00:07:58,268 so you play by the rules 78 00:08:08,204 --> 00:08:10,650 If I wait any longer, I'll be too old to fight 79 00:08:10,773 --> 00:08:11,774 You don't have to fight 80 00:08:13,142 --> 00:08:13,745 If you fight 81 00:08:13,843 --> 00:08:16,323 you'll be expelled, even if you win 82 00:08:16,446 --> 00:08:18,255 You must teach a disciple to fight for you 83 00:08:18,548 --> 00:08:21,358 They won't accept me, but him? 84 00:08:21,784 --> 00:08:23,957 The disciple must be a local 85 00:08:24,020 --> 00:08:26,159 Tianjin people accept their own 86 00:08:27,824 --> 00:08:29,132 I can help you choose someone 87 00:08:29,525 --> 00:08:31,664 It will take at least three years to train someone 88 00:08:32,161 --> 00:08:33,799 I can't wait that long 89 00:08:36,566 --> 00:08:38,341 You have no choice 90 00:08:52,081 --> 00:08:53,754 She's not a decent woman 91 00:08:53,850 --> 00:08:55,124 Her family was poor 92 00:08:55,218 --> 00:08:58,062 so she attended the missionary school 93 00:08:58,121 --> 00:09:00,294 At 17 she gave birth to a child 94 00:09:00,389 --> 00:09:01,766 A foreign breed 95 00:09:01,858 --> 00:09:04,202 Her parents drowned the baby 96 00:09:04,827 --> 00:09:07,774 With her bad reputation, she never remarried 97 00:09:22,812 --> 00:09:24,314 I'll marry you 98 00:09:25,148 --> 00:09:26,752 I will stay in Tianjin for three years 99 00:09:28,818 --> 00:09:29,818 And then? 100 00:09:30,686 --> 00:09:32,165 Go to Guangdong with me 101 00:09:33,723 --> 00:09:35,430 If you don't want to go, 102 00:09:35,825 --> 00:09:37,463 I will leave you some money 103 00:09:38,394 --> 00:09:39,771 How much? 104 00:09:40,496 --> 00:09:41,497 Negotiable 105 00:09:41,697 --> 00:09:43,540 That isn't the life I dreamt of 106 00:09:44,133 --> 00:09:44,736 In my dream life, 107 00:09:44,800 --> 00:09:46,780 I marry a Brazilian who Whisks me off 108 00:09:47,270 --> 00:09:49,341 to South America to plant cocoa... 109 00:10:03,619 --> 00:10:04,619 Do we have a deal? 110 00:10:05,621 --> 00:10:07,362 This is the price 111 00:10:08,157 --> 00:10:09,830 I've vouched for you 112 00:10:10,159 --> 00:10:13,140 If you don't pay, she'll come looking for me 113 00:10:15,531 --> 00:10:17,340 This is the last time I help you 114 00:10:17,466 --> 00:10:19,412 You owe me 115 00:10:29,378 --> 00:10:31,324 Just so we're clear 116 00:10:31,447 --> 00:10:34,656 Don't ask what I do in Tianjin 117 00:10:34,784 --> 00:10:37,196 If you find out, don't tell anyone 118 00:10:37,453 --> 00:10:41,128 I'll be your wife, not your concubine 119 00:10:41,357 --> 00:10:44,133 How do I know you'll be faithful to me? 120 00:10:49,131 --> 00:10:51,441 Since I was 15 121 00:10:51,534 --> 00:10:54,242 I've practiced 500 strokes every day 122 00:10:54,637 --> 00:10:57,811 That number keeps my head clear of distractions 123 00:10:59,375 --> 00:11:01,150 Starting from today, 124 00:11:02,078 --> 00:11:03,352 you'll be that number 125 00:11:06,215 --> 00:11:08,661 Once a month I want a shopping 126 00:11:09,118 --> 00:11:10,495 and crabs for dinner 127 00:11:11,087 --> 00:11:13,693 We live in a slum, so we have to act the part 128 00:11:15,625 --> 00:11:18,071 Just do window shopping 129 00:11:18,127 --> 00:11:19,127 and no crabs 130 00:11:19,228 --> 00:11:21,071 Tianjin has nine rivers 131 00:11:21,530 --> 00:11:23,168 Crabs are even cheaper than rice 132 00:11:23,566 --> 00:11:25,102 Well then, 133 00:11:25,201 --> 00:11:26,805 as many as you want 134 00:11:50,159 --> 00:11:51,763 You don't usually smoke 135 00:11:57,500 --> 00:11:59,810 Everyone has a bad habit 136 00:12:01,771 --> 00:12:03,341 This is mine 137 00:12:05,508 --> 00:12:06,680 Okay 138 00:12:08,811 --> 00:12:11,052 Hurry up! Move! 139 00:12:31,267 --> 00:12:32,473 Looks like a master 140 00:12:32,601 --> 00:12:34,161 I wonder how he pissed off those thugs? 141 00:12:34,303 --> 00:12:35,805 Perhaps his wife is pretty 142 00:12:55,291 --> 00:12:58,670 They are too well-dressed to be from around here 143 00:13:00,496 --> 00:13:02,373 Once you've seen her face, we're leaving 144 00:13:10,439 --> 00:13:11,439 Madam? 145 00:13:14,810 --> 00:13:16,483 I challenge your man to a duel 146 00:13:19,849 --> 00:13:22,955 Wash up. He won't be back for a while 147 00:13:23,018 --> 00:13:26,124 That face is worth taking a beating for 148 00:13:34,730 --> 00:13:36,141 Go away -Huh? 149 00:13:36,232 --> 00:13:38,178 You want to watch me get clobbered? 150 00:14:14,770 --> 00:14:16,249 Fist fights are boring 151 00:14:17,840 --> 00:14:19,342 How about knives? 152 00:14:42,865 --> 00:14:44,401 Are these good enough? 153 00:14:46,302 --> 00:14:47,302 Just fine 154 00:15:51,767 --> 00:15:54,748 It would be a pity for you not to learn Kung Fu 155 00:15:56,772 --> 00:15:58,183 I will teach you 156 00:16:20,729 --> 00:16:25,109 Didn't you notice how your disciple was looking at me? 157 00:16:25,301 --> 00:16:26,780 He's a backstabber 158 00:16:29,638 --> 00:16:33,745 He won't dare look at you inappropriately 159 00:16:39,782 --> 00:16:41,455 once he starts his training 160 00:16:43,819 --> 00:16:45,799 He will then respect me like a god 161 00:17:10,079 --> 00:17:11,079 Master! 162 00:17:11,380 --> 00:17:12,620 Don't call me master 163 00:17:13,182 --> 00:17:15,287 I will not teach you anymore 164 00:17:27,129 --> 00:17:30,508 I thought we've reached an understanding? 165 00:17:30,799 --> 00:17:33,678 I found someone better 166 00:17:35,838 --> 00:17:37,283 Someone local? 167 00:17:37,706 --> 00:17:39,083 Yes 168 00:17:40,609 --> 00:17:42,680 I wasn't going to mention this but 169 00:17:44,246 --> 00:17:46,351 Tianjin has nineteen dojo's 170 00:17:46,548 --> 00:17:48,425 After your disciple defeats eight of them, 171 00:17:48,617 --> 00:17:50,824 the heads of the dojo's will elect a champion 172 00:17:51,086 --> 00:17:52,258 to defeat him 173 00:17:52,388 --> 00:17:54,129 and banish him from Tianjin forever 174 00:17:54,423 --> 00:17:57,131 But his victory over the eight dojo's will be admitted 175 00:17:57,259 --> 00:17:59,603 His Master may stay and start a dojo 176 00:18:00,629 --> 00:18:03,576 Wing-Chun thus wins fame and glory, 177 00:18:04,066 --> 00:18:06,603 and Tianjin doesn't lose face. Everyone wins 178 00:18:09,772 --> 00:18:14,118 The man I chose is willing to leave Tianjin forever 179 00:18:14,777 --> 00:18:16,450 Why sacrifice someone else? 180 00:18:17,446 --> 00:18:19,255 Indeed, he is a nobody 181 00:18:20,149 --> 00:18:23,096 Readily expendable 182 00:18:46,308 --> 00:18:48,686 I will be the Champion the dojo's elect 183 00:18:50,145 --> 00:18:51,249 I'm old 184 00:18:51,580 --> 00:18:53,355 A final victory before I retire, 185 00:18:53,449 --> 00:18:56,089 that would be the icing on the cake 186 00:18:57,453 --> 00:19:00,696 For my last battle, nothing can be left to chance 187 00:19:02,558 --> 00:19:05,129 I need to know everything your disciple knows 188 00:19:07,096 --> 00:19:09,702 I will acknowledge you as my Master 189 00:19:33,222 --> 00:19:37,227 Tianjin has a kind of challenge called "Push-Knives" 190 00:19:45,834 --> 00:19:47,677 Ten years ago it was very popular 191 00:19:47,836 --> 00:19:49,543 But not anymore 192 00:19:49,605 --> 00:19:51,642 Tianjin's knife skills grow weak 193 00:19:52,107 --> 00:19:53,586 No outsider knows this technique 194 00:20:09,391 --> 00:20:11,234 With these knife skills, 195 00:20:12,127 --> 00:20:14,733 you will be ready to challenge the dojo's in two years 196 00:20:15,631 --> 00:20:17,406 Two years... 197 00:20:43,559 --> 00:20:46,472 Next year, I will take you away from here 198 00:21:17,426 --> 00:21:18,700 (Gang)! 199 00:21:19,494 --> 00:21:20,768 Looks like business is good 200 00:21:22,731 --> 00:21:24,574 My Master said I need to switch jobs 201 00:21:25,133 --> 00:21:27,545 I can't do physical labour anymore 202 00:21:28,437 --> 00:21:30,417 I need all my strength for training 203 00:21:31,273 --> 00:21:32,547 You're not a coolie anymore, 204 00:21:32,674 --> 00:21:34,654 don't keep that cart 205 00:21:36,478 --> 00:21:38,389 The boss asked for a hefty severance fee 206 00:21:38,480 --> 00:21:42,189 You go, cart stays. That's the rule 207 00:21:42,584 --> 00:21:44,291 Take the cart... 208 00:21:44,786 --> 00:21:46,390 over my dead body 209 00:21:47,589 --> 00:21:48,829 Get him! 210 00:21:52,160 --> 00:21:53,160 Let's go! 211 00:22:00,068 --> 00:22:02,446 No blades in street brawls 212 00:22:03,138 --> 00:22:05,550 That's the rule in Tianjin 213 00:22:05,774 --> 00:22:08,687 Today you used knives against us 214 00:22:08,744 --> 00:22:10,553 We are no longer family 215 00:22:16,418 --> 00:22:18,398 Keep your cart! 216 00:22:18,553 --> 00:22:19,553 Let's go! 217 00:22:51,019 --> 00:22:55,798 ONE YEAR LATER 218 00:23:28,623 --> 00:23:29,727 Okay! 219 00:23:41,603 --> 00:23:43,674 Chest hit 220 00:23:43,839 --> 00:23:45,682 Wrist hit 221 00:23:46,441 --> 00:23:47,749 Waist hit 222 00:23:48,110 --> 00:23:49,453 Rib hit 223 00:23:49,644 --> 00:23:50,748 Forearm hit 224 00:23:52,581 --> 00:23:54,822 Geng wins! 225 00:23:55,650 --> 00:24:00,258 Yinghua Dojo will honor you tonight at the Dengying Lou Restaurant 226 00:24:02,290 --> 00:24:05,134 Dengying Lou Restaurant? Not interested 227 00:24:06,228 --> 00:24:07,764 You may choose a venue 228 00:24:24,279 --> 00:24:25,815 Three bowls each! 229 00:24:42,464 --> 00:24:44,569 You said that we could look but not buy 230 00:24:48,703 --> 00:24:50,463 He can keep you company when I'm not at home 231 00:26:14,389 --> 00:26:16,699 I dare you to wait here! 232 00:26:17,726 --> 00:26:19,467 How many thugs can you round up? 233 00:26:19,594 --> 00:26:20,629 A few hundred! 234 00:26:20,695 --> 00:26:22,834 Can you bring twenty? 235 00:26:23,098 --> 00:26:23,667 Sure! 236 00:26:24,099 --> 00:26:25,237 I'll wait 237 00:26:25,667 --> 00:26:26,667 Don't chicken out! 238 00:26:29,271 --> 00:26:30,579 Let's go home 239 00:26:34,142 --> 00:26:35,177 I want to fight 240 00:26:38,713 --> 00:26:40,556 I didn't know you hate dogs 241 00:26:40,615 --> 00:26:44,392 When I hold it in my arms it feels like a baby 242 00:26:44,753 --> 00:26:46,460 I heard about that baby of yours 243 00:26:47,088 --> 00:26:51,059 People say my parents drowned him 244 00:26:53,228 --> 00:26:55,606 No. They sold him 245 00:26:58,233 --> 00:27:00,509 Newborns are always pretty ugly 246 00:27:01,736 --> 00:27:04,546 I was so young... I have no hard feelings 247 00:27:07,642 --> 00:27:08,746 Three years ago 248 00:27:11,546 --> 00:27:13,457 I suddenly started missing the baby 249 00:27:14,382 --> 00:27:15,827 Maybe... 250 00:27:18,553 --> 00:27:20,123 we can still find him 251 00:27:43,712 --> 00:27:45,589 The first day of our marriage 252 00:27:46,581 --> 00:27:49,619 I took the money for a divorce settlement 253 00:27:50,318 --> 00:27:53,060 I'm not following you to Guangdong 254 00:27:54,689 --> 00:27:56,760 What happens in Tianjin stays in Tianjin 255 00:27:57,425 --> 00:27:58,425 So... 256 00:28:00,228 --> 00:28:01,605 you'll find some other man? 257 00:28:05,233 --> 00:28:07,406 With or without a gardener, 258 00:28:07,569 --> 00:28:09,242 flowers die regardless 259 00:28:09,604 --> 00:28:11,709 With or without a man, 260 00:28:12,841 --> 00:28:15,344 women live on their own 261 00:28:19,614 --> 00:28:21,218 They really came 262 00:28:31,760 --> 00:28:34,639 This conversation isn't over 263 00:28:56,584 --> 00:29:02,193 My family owned nearly a hundred properties in Guangdong 264 00:29:03,792 --> 00:29:06,272 We lost everything in a rebellion 265 00:29:06,594 --> 00:29:08,572 It's lucky I learned martial arts when I was young, 266 00:29:08,596 --> 00:29:11,167 otherwise I would have starved 267 00:29:13,535 --> 00:29:15,674 I worked on cargo ships as a bodyguard 268 00:29:15,770 --> 00:29:18,341 for thirteen years 269 00:29:33,455 --> 00:29:34,559 Once I hit forty, 270 00:29:34,689 --> 00:29:36,396 I'd had enough of the sea 271 00:29:36,624 --> 00:29:38,604 I only wanted to go home 272 00:29:43,598 --> 00:29:46,408 All of our estates had either been occupied or ruined 273 00:29:46,568 --> 00:29:48,707 Recovering the ancestral home was a struggle 274 00:29:49,104 --> 00:29:52,108 I swore I would make my family proud again 275 00:29:54,609 --> 00:29:56,589 But my Master died last year 276 00:29:56,711 --> 00:29:59,385 I owe a debt to my Master and to my family 277 00:30:02,617 --> 00:30:05,621 I thought it wouldn't take long to establish a dojo, 278 00:30:06,388 --> 00:30:08,664 so I decided to repay my Master first 279 00:30:13,628 --> 00:30:14,698 I must act quickly 280 00:30:15,263 --> 00:30:17,368 or my home will be seized 281 00:30:17,599 --> 00:30:19,169 I must return to Guangdong 282 00:30:19,434 --> 00:30:21,072 I didn't ask you to stay 283 00:30:36,284 --> 00:30:37,592 Tianjin has nine rivers 284 00:30:37,719 --> 00:30:39,756 I don't know which one brought my ancestors here 285 00:30:40,288 --> 00:30:42,700 But I'm a fourth generation Tianjiner 286 00:30:43,091 --> 00:30:44,229 If I go with you, 287 00:30:44,325 --> 00:30:46,271 it would be an insult to my ancestors 288 00:30:47,429 --> 00:30:49,431 Tianjin girls don't marry outside Tianjin 289 00:30:49,564 --> 00:30:51,544 That's just the way it is 290 00:30:51,633 --> 00:30:52,633 I see 291 00:30:57,105 --> 00:31:00,575 If I leave, I'll divorce you 292 00:31:01,209 --> 00:31:02,620 Won't that ruin your reputation? 293 00:31:02,677 --> 00:31:04,486 It will ruin yours 294 00:31:04,546 --> 00:31:06,526 Tianjiners are proud of their women 295 00:31:06,581 --> 00:31:09,084 They'll curse your name once they hear you 296 00:31:09,217 --> 00:31:11,128 put a good woman to shame 297 00:31:11,853 --> 00:31:13,264 I see 298 00:31:13,421 --> 00:31:15,833 Thanks for making an honest woman out of me 299 00:31:16,124 --> 00:31:17,535 You were sent by God 300 00:31:17,592 --> 00:31:19,697 What God? -Valentino 301 00:31:19,861 --> 00:31:21,135 Who? 302 00:31:21,429 --> 00:31:22,737 A Hollywood movie star 303 00:31:24,766 --> 00:31:26,439 He's a God? 304 00:31:29,671 --> 00:31:32,447 Leave me a photo when you go 305 00:31:32,607 --> 00:31:36,680 I'll pray to you too 306 00:31:42,717 --> 00:31:44,196 They're gone 307 00:31:46,321 --> 00:31:47,823 Let's keep walking 308 00:32:04,239 --> 00:32:05,240 Master! 309 00:32:09,711 --> 00:32:13,056 Shhh! My wife's asleep 310 00:32:21,589 --> 00:32:22,727 Get rid of him 311 00:32:39,774 --> 00:32:41,754 Today... 312 00:32:47,315 --> 00:32:50,387 Why aren't you at the dojo's feast of honor? 313 00:32:52,787 --> 00:32:53,787 Did you lose? 314 00:32:54,455 --> 00:32:55,627 I won 315 00:32:56,291 --> 00:32:57,891 I have no interest in their hospitality, 316 00:32:58,560 --> 00:33:00,437 so I bought crabs for you 317 00:33:02,263 --> 00:33:03,606 He beat his first dojo 318 00:33:05,767 --> 00:33:07,644 It's a special day for him 319 00:33:11,306 --> 00:33:13,377 Your Master always buys 80 320 00:33:13,474 --> 00:33:14,817 30 for him, 50 for me 321 00:33:15,143 --> 00:33:16,623 You really skimped out on these crabs 322 00:33:17,478 --> 00:33:19,389 Back when I was learning Kung Fu, 323 00:33:19,581 --> 00:33:21,527 you never spoke to me 324 00:33:23,851 --> 00:33:26,263 Today you finally scolded me 325 00:33:28,423 --> 00:33:29,493 I'm happy 326 00:33:29,557 --> 00:33:30,695 because it means that 327 00:33:30,792 --> 00:33:32,533 my Master would teach me something new 328 00:33:34,762 --> 00:33:36,298 I understand 329 00:33:36,864 --> 00:33:38,537 I'm in love with a girl 330 00:33:39,367 --> 00:33:40,607 She's as pretty as you! 331 00:33:54,148 --> 00:33:58,096 Your hands are like mine. Working since childhood 332 00:34:06,628 --> 00:34:08,574 She's prettier than me 333 00:34:10,698 --> 00:34:12,405 Not at all 334 00:34:28,216 --> 00:34:31,163 Every dojo has its own sparring gear, 335 00:34:31,252 --> 00:34:32,492 pretty crude stuff 336 00:34:32,820 --> 00:34:36,461 My ancestor was a General in the Qing Dynasty 337 00:34:37,091 --> 00:34:40,470 I designed this sparring gear with my ancestors armor 338 00:34:40,828 --> 00:34:42,364 What do you think? 339 00:34:43,364 --> 00:34:44,364 It's useful 340 00:34:54,208 --> 00:34:55,243 Brother Zheng! 341 00:34:56,210 --> 00:34:57,348 Brother Zheng! 342 00:35:27,642 --> 00:35:29,679 My knife skills are solid? 343 00:35:33,214 --> 00:35:34,318 How's your disciple? 344 00:35:34,849 --> 00:35:36,294 I was right about him 345 00:35:37,485 --> 00:35:39,192 He's a prodigy 346 00:35:49,864 --> 00:35:51,207 Aren't you going to wear them? 347 00:36:06,280 --> 00:36:07,315 Kicking? 348 00:36:51,692 --> 00:36:54,673 Geng wins! 349 00:37:00,501 --> 00:37:02,037 It's been one year 350 00:37:03,337 --> 00:37:05,078 This is the first time I let you inside 351 00:37:05,540 --> 00:37:07,042 Do you know why? 352 00:37:07,708 --> 00:37:08,708 Yes, Master 353 00:37:08,743 --> 00:37:11,053 You finally think I'm worthy 354 00:37:12,213 --> 00:37:13,351 Master, are you hurt? 355 00:37:16,350 --> 00:37:18,626 I had an accident at work 356 00:37:20,321 --> 00:37:24,235 When I was 23 my Master took me for a coffee 357 00:37:24,725 --> 00:37:26,227 and told me that 358 00:37:27,495 --> 00:37:30,772 the future of Wing-Chun rests on my shoulders 359 00:37:33,234 --> 00:37:36,647 Now I'm telling you the same 360 00:37:56,524 --> 00:37:59,664 Don't fight the dojo's anymore. It's too dangerous 361 00:38:11,205 --> 00:38:12,206 Geng! 362 00:38:20,715 --> 00:38:21,819 You... 363 00:38:31,692 --> 00:38:33,797 Would you cry if I died? 364 00:38:35,429 --> 00:38:36,737 I hope you die soon 365 00:38:39,734 --> 00:38:41,372 As you wish! 366 00:39:14,835 --> 00:39:16,143 Where's your husband? 367 00:39:17,838 --> 00:39:19,181 Taking a siesta 368 00:39:20,107 --> 00:39:21,107 Wake him up 369 00:39:49,503 --> 00:39:51,312 Your disciple has defeated seven dojo's 370 00:39:51,405 --> 00:39:53,078 He's quite a fighter 371 00:39:54,108 --> 00:39:57,612 He's a typical Tianjin youth, he doesn't listen to me 372 00:39:58,512 --> 00:39:59,616 I regret teaching him 373 00:40:00,648 --> 00:40:02,150 It wasn't your idea? 374 00:40:04,318 --> 00:40:07,197 I have mouths to feed 375 00:40:09,223 --> 00:40:11,169 What good would it do me to provoke you? 376 00:40:11,692 --> 00:40:14,639 A dojo means a steady flow of income 377 00:40:16,430 --> 00:40:18,137 Your woman is very pretty, 378 00:40:18,466 --> 00:40:20,377 she deserves better than this 379 00:40:22,169 --> 00:40:23,443 You're prettier, 380 00:40:26,540 --> 00:40:28,315 I dare not fall for you 381 00:40:56,337 --> 00:40:57,611 I think he's telling the truth 382 00:40:58,806 --> 00:41:00,149 Let him live 383 00:41:07,581 --> 00:41:08,581 Finally 384 00:41:11,352 --> 00:41:12,490 I know why you married me 385 00:41:13,220 --> 00:41:14,460 Living in poverty, 386 00:41:14,722 --> 00:41:16,065 taking a wife, 387 00:41:16,357 --> 00:41:17,563 this is just a front 388 00:41:18,225 --> 00:41:20,102 An illusion to hide your ambitions 389 00:41:20,594 --> 00:41:22,267 You are going to betray your disciple 390 00:41:38,112 --> 00:41:40,718 The future of Wing-Chun rests on my shoulders 391 00:41:41,649 --> 00:41:43,686 This is the hand that fate dealt me 392 00:41:47,588 --> 00:41:49,329 Go 393 00:41:50,191 --> 00:41:52,398 But don't breathe a word of this to Geng 394 00:41:53,494 --> 00:41:55,167 Do not sabotage my plan 395 00:42:38,305 --> 00:42:39,716 Relax 396 00:42:40,074 --> 00:42:41,651 If you're tense, your shoulders will tighten up 397 00:42:41,675 --> 00:42:42,813 and it will slow you down 398 00:42:43,711 --> 00:42:44,711 I know 399 00:42:46,680 --> 00:42:47,556 If you're tense, you'll lose 400 00:42:47,681 --> 00:42:48,681 I know 401 00:42:52,653 --> 00:42:53,688 Master 402 00:42:55,556 --> 00:42:56,556 Go 403 00:42:58,859 --> 00:43:00,702 You're better than I was 404 00:43:37,164 --> 00:43:38,541 A disciple of mine 405 00:43:38,799 --> 00:43:41,143 is now the Viceroy's second in command 406 00:43:41,235 --> 00:43:42,771 Whenever I come here, 407 00:43:43,237 --> 00:43:44,716 I put my expenses on his tab 408 00:43:45,239 --> 00:43:48,186 His Kung Fu stinks but his money is good 409 00:44:15,302 --> 00:44:16,372 Madam 410 00:44:17,705 --> 00:44:19,514 So this is where he has been 411 00:44:20,174 --> 00:44:21,710 training you this past year 412 00:44:27,081 --> 00:44:31,188 The first time you came to our house was to look at me, right? 413 00:44:32,686 --> 00:44:35,326 Everybody likes pretty women 414 00:44:37,725 --> 00:44:40,501 What if it meant paying with your life? 415 00:44:42,396 --> 00:44:44,171 I wouldn't want you to die for me 416 00:44:51,405 --> 00:44:52,816 You're more than 417 00:44:55,509 --> 00:44:57,614 just a pretty woman to me now 418 00:45:00,180 --> 00:45:01,557 Tianjin's a tough place 419 00:45:02,316 --> 00:45:04,523 After the coolies renounced me 420 00:45:05,753 --> 00:45:07,494 I had nobody 421 00:45:08,856 --> 00:45:10,233 You and the Master 422 00:45:12,860 --> 00:45:14,305 are the only family I have left 423 00:45:19,633 --> 00:45:21,044 You need to wise up 424 00:45:21,402 --> 00:45:23,177 If something looks fishy, you run 425 00:45:31,812 --> 00:45:33,257 Don't worry 426 00:45:33,314 --> 00:45:35,225 The competitions are attended by notaries 427 00:45:35,282 --> 00:45:37,091 There won't be reprisals 428 00:46:08,349 --> 00:46:10,229 Blades aren't allowed in Tianjin's street fights 429 00:46:10,718 --> 00:46:14,530 Pedicab drivers always hide a pole under their cabs 430 00:46:17,358 --> 00:46:20,305 I'm the man who's defeated seven dojo's 431 00:46:21,695 --> 00:46:23,231 Go get it 432 00:46:39,380 --> 00:46:40,791 Geng, are you crazy? 433 00:46:42,082 --> 00:46:43,082 He's a bad guy 434 00:46:43,183 --> 00:46:44,983 With his shiny legs he's not a pedicab driver 435 00:46:45,352 --> 00:46:48,231 All I saw was you bullying my customer 436 00:46:49,223 --> 00:46:51,169 People get bullied here every day 437 00:46:51,358 --> 00:46:53,360 Today for once I am the bully, so what? 438 00:46:55,662 --> 00:46:59,508 You are no longer welcome here 439 00:47:29,229 --> 00:47:30,333 Gang 440 00:47:31,298 --> 00:47:32,436 Do I know you? 441 00:47:32,633 --> 00:47:34,374 You've become quite a celebrity 442 00:47:35,235 --> 00:47:37,806 I made a little detour so I could pass by your book stall 443 00:47:39,373 --> 00:47:41,375 Fighting in the dojo 444 00:47:41,809 --> 00:47:43,345 is better than being assassinated 445 00:47:43,744 --> 00:47:45,280 What are you talking about? 446 00:47:46,713 --> 00:47:48,090 I challenge your dojo 447 00:47:50,851 --> 00:47:51,851 I accept 448 00:47:52,352 --> 00:47:53,524 with one condition 449 00:47:53,754 --> 00:47:54,834 I will not be seen drinking 450 00:47:55,088 --> 00:47:57,329 at a tea stall 451 00:47:57,391 --> 00:47:59,234 It's disgraceful 452 00:48:02,196 --> 00:48:04,301 For you I'll make an exception 453 00:48:05,098 --> 00:48:06,304 Coffee? 454 00:48:07,401 --> 00:48:09,312 Much obliged 455 00:48:15,309 --> 00:48:18,256 I haven't been able to preserve... 456 00:48:19,346 --> 00:48:21,189 my husband's legacy 457 00:48:25,552 --> 00:48:29,193 Master Han died young. It's been hard for you 458 00:48:33,694 --> 00:48:35,537 Ten years ago 459 00:48:35,696 --> 00:48:38,302 Push-Knives was all the rage in Tianjin 460 00:48:38,499 --> 00:48:41,036 It was his virtuosity that made it so popular 461 00:48:42,169 --> 00:48:45,173 After he left us everyone just lost interest 462 00:48:45,472 --> 00:48:47,213 The rise and fall of an art 463 00:48:47,341 --> 00:48:49,514 depends on the life and death of an artist 464 00:48:51,078 --> 00:48:53,183 Tianjin has nineteen dojo's, 465 00:48:54,081 --> 00:48:55,721 mine was the eighth one he has challenged 466 00:48:55,749 --> 00:48:59,162 If he won the next then half of Tianjin's finest were beat 467 00:48:59,353 --> 00:49:01,333 Tianjin will be a laughing stock 468 00:49:02,322 --> 00:49:03,322 Sister, 469 00:49:03,757 --> 00:49:05,168 I'll take care of it 470 00:49:08,362 --> 00:49:11,809 After all these years old friends are still the most reliable 471 00:49:15,202 --> 00:49:19,173 Dojo's have no champions because we don't teach our secrets 472 00:49:22,109 --> 00:49:24,087 We don't teach outsiders. It's always been that way 473 00:49:24,111 --> 00:49:26,148 Big martial arts academies are the brainchild 474 00:49:26,246 --> 00:49:28,283 of ambitious politicians and business men 475 00:49:28,382 --> 00:49:30,793 Once the dojo's have served their purpose and the donations stop, 476 00:49:30,817 --> 00:49:33,161 the gravy train will grind to a halt 477 00:49:33,420 --> 00:49:36,060 Just enjoy it while it lasts 478 00:49:45,232 --> 00:49:46,232 Master 479 00:49:47,200 --> 00:49:48,372 lam not your Master 480 00:49:48,702 --> 00:49:50,181 Remember that 481 00:49:51,738 --> 00:49:53,308 No sparring today 482 00:49:53,640 --> 00:49:55,677 I have a plan for future generations of fighters 483 00:49:56,076 --> 00:49:57,384 This enhanced Qing dynasty armor 484 00:49:57,511 --> 00:50:00,185 will be used by soldiers for bayonet practice 485 00:50:00,480 --> 00:50:02,050 The days of dojo's are numbered 486 00:50:02,549 --> 00:50:04,825 The military is the future 487 00:50:05,719 --> 00:50:08,063 When do you fight my disciple? 488 00:50:08,355 --> 00:50:10,631 In a few days. Today I'm meeting the Viceroy 489 00:50:36,483 --> 00:50:38,156 Master! 490 00:50:39,319 --> 00:50:40,627 Thanks for your arrangement 491 00:50:41,521 --> 00:50:42,556 Where's the Viceroy? 492 00:50:43,123 --> 00:50:44,363 He's not coming 493 00:50:46,293 --> 00:50:47,829 He wants us to film for him 494 00:50:53,233 --> 00:50:56,305 It's good he isn't coming 495 00:50:57,170 --> 00:50:58,850 So we will have a record of your greatness 496 00:50:59,640 --> 00:51:01,711 A record of a Master like you 497 00:51:02,309 --> 00:51:04,550 will be a great contribution to history 498 00:51:05,178 --> 00:51:06,452 Together with your Master, 499 00:51:07,848 --> 00:51:10,158 you too will enter the history books... 500 00:51:30,671 --> 00:51:31,671 Stop! 501 00:51:32,839 --> 00:51:34,045 Wrong 502 00:51:37,577 --> 00:51:39,250 Stop, stop! 503 00:51:54,528 --> 00:51:55,632 Did you get that? 504 00:52:01,234 --> 00:52:02,234 Master 505 00:52:58,658 --> 00:53:02,071 My disciple set me up 506 00:53:03,730 --> 00:53:07,041 To secure notoriety, one can challenge other dojo's 507 00:53:07,200 --> 00:53:11,171 Or one's own master. It's called a graduation gift 508 00:53:12,539 --> 00:53:14,041 Is that so? 509 00:53:16,209 --> 00:53:19,520 The defeated Master will arrange a banquet... 510 00:53:21,515 --> 00:53:23,654 in his disciple's honor 511 00:53:25,719 --> 00:53:27,198 This was your idea? 512 00:53:28,255 --> 00:53:29,565 Your disciple thought I might persuade you, 513 00:53:29,589 --> 00:53:30,693 in view of our friendship 514 00:53:30,824 --> 00:53:32,360 I didn't know this was his plan 515 00:53:33,193 --> 00:53:35,173 He's a soldier, not a martial artist 516 00:53:35,529 --> 00:53:37,236 What does this achieve? 517 00:53:41,468 --> 00:53:43,641 No use crying over spilt milk 518 00:53:44,671 --> 00:53:47,675 You've been around, you know how it is 519 00:53:55,348 --> 00:54:00,195 These two houses are gifts from your disciple 520 00:54:03,190 --> 00:54:04,190 Don't you want them? 521 00:54:07,427 --> 00:54:10,237 He's destroyed a reputation I worked a lifetime to build 522 00:54:13,800 --> 00:54:15,370 It's the least he can do 523 00:54:16,803 --> 00:54:18,214 Master Zheng isn't home, 524 00:54:18,271 --> 00:54:21,150 he didn't say when he's coming back 525 00:54:38,358 --> 00:54:40,770 There's no such thing as a free lunch, Sir 526 00:54:41,328 --> 00:54:43,399 The bread is free only if you order something 527 00:54:43,630 --> 00:54:47,271 All this time the answer has been staring me in the face 528 00:54:48,235 --> 00:54:49,646 I have a friend 529 00:54:49,703 --> 00:54:51,080 He's fit as an ox 530 00:54:51,238 --> 00:54:52,998 The years have taught him how to be cautious 531 00:54:53,273 --> 00:54:54,445 He will not take a risk 532 00:54:55,075 --> 00:54:57,612 even if it means sacrificing others 533 00:54:58,144 --> 00:54:59,384 Master Zheng 534 00:55:00,280 --> 00:55:02,282 He will soon fight Geng 535 00:55:07,554 --> 00:55:11,229 He will break his promise, in a brutal way 536 00:55:15,262 --> 00:55:16,366 Geng will die? 537 00:55:16,463 --> 00:55:18,033 He's a prodigy, 538 00:55:18,131 --> 00:55:19,371 he may not die 539 00:55:20,100 --> 00:55:21,238 But he'll be crippled 540 00:55:22,135 --> 00:55:23,205 Life won't be worth living 541 00:55:27,641 --> 00:55:29,518 We need to get him out of Tianjin, 542 00:55:30,577 --> 00:55:31,612 tonight 543 00:55:34,381 --> 00:55:40,696 I told you I'm not going with you 544 00:55:48,762 --> 00:55:50,070 See us off 545 00:55:53,266 --> 00:55:54,267 Okay? 546 00:55:57,704 --> 00:55:58,704 Okay 547 00:56:02,075 --> 00:56:03,383 Wait for me at home 548 00:56:14,654 --> 00:56:16,565 Master Chen. Come upstairs for some tea 549 00:56:48,722 --> 00:56:50,065 Northern custom dictates 550 00:56:50,290 --> 00:56:53,169 The dojo's should vote on how we settle your disciple 551 00:56:53,426 --> 00:56:55,963 The edge means friend, the middle means foe 552 00:56:56,029 --> 00:56:58,509 If he's a foe... the end justifies the means 553 00:57:11,344 --> 00:57:14,518 Tianjin has nineteen dojo's. Why are there so few of you? 554 00:57:15,448 --> 00:57:19,294 What is Master Zheng's opinion? 555 00:57:19,419 --> 00:57:22,263 We talk with our teacups, not our mouths 556 00:57:23,323 --> 00:57:24,529 Take one 557 00:57:40,473 --> 00:57:43,044 Do you have The Swordsman of Sichuan Mountains? 558 00:57:43,309 --> 00:57:46,051 An officer wants to read it 559 00:57:47,113 --> 00:57:48,113 Yes 560 00:58:02,328 --> 00:58:05,400 There's an officer who wants to read this while he drinks his tea 561 00:58:08,368 --> 00:58:11,110 Let him read it, I'll waive your charge 562 00:58:30,156 --> 00:58:33,399 If we both leave Tianjin and never come back 563 00:58:36,296 --> 00:58:37,502 Will you spare him? 564 00:58:57,083 --> 00:58:59,563 You won't be able to help 565 00:59:03,323 --> 00:59:04,358 I'll see what I can do 566 00:59:08,495 --> 00:59:10,031 Go and call the police 567 00:59:12,165 --> 00:59:13,235 Thank you! 568 00:59:24,744 --> 00:59:26,246 Your disciple defeated eight dojo's. 569 00:59:26,312 --> 00:59:28,121 If we banish both of you 570 00:59:28,248 --> 00:59:30,285 Outsiders will say were bullies 571 00:59:30,416 --> 00:59:33,363 We will support you to open a dojo for at least one year 572 00:59:36,322 --> 00:59:37,528 Then? 573 00:59:38,191 --> 00:59:39,727 We won't stop you if you leave 574 00:59:40,126 --> 00:59:43,699 We are neither politicians nor gangsters 575 00:59:44,430 --> 00:59:47,240 He could leave safely 576 01:00:22,068 --> 01:00:24,378 Wow! What a fighter! 577 01:00:31,411 --> 01:00:33,049 Geng, do you need a hand? 578 01:00:33,179 --> 01:00:34,179 No 579 01:01:19,425 --> 01:01:21,564 Duel with swords 580 01:01:38,711 --> 01:01:39,711 What are you doing? 581 01:01:40,413 --> 01:01:42,222 He is no longer one of us 582 01:01:48,821 --> 01:01:51,597 The military is doing what we're supposed to do 583 01:01:52,425 --> 01:01:55,599 They're taking over the dojo's 584 01:01:56,329 --> 01:01:59,367 The dojo's used to have autonomy 585 01:02:00,099 --> 01:02:02,545 Those days are gone 586 01:02:38,771 --> 01:02:42,412 So I sacrificed my disciple for yours 587 01:02:42,742 --> 01:02:45,279 My days in Tianjin are over 588 01:02:45,812 --> 01:02:47,450 I was too ashamed 589 01:02:50,116 --> 01:02:51,390 to meet with you 590 01:03:03,730 --> 01:03:05,607 Today I'm boarding a boat to Brazil 591 01:03:06,132 --> 01:03:08,134 I'll end my days planting cocoa 592 01:03:11,637 --> 01:03:14,675 This is a gift for your new dojo 593 01:03:14,774 --> 01:03:17,414 Please accept it. Tell people I designed it 594 01:03:17,610 --> 01:03:20,216 This is the last of my legacy 595 01:03:31,491 --> 01:03:34,768 This is the first time I've seen your front door 596 01:03:41,234 --> 01:03:43,077 Someone's going with me 597 01:03:43,269 --> 01:03:44,543 You've met her 598 01:03:52,111 --> 01:03:53,784 I shouldn't have catch your sword 599 01:03:54,280 --> 01:03:55,280 It occupies my hands 600 01:03:55,415 --> 01:03:56,689 I used some tricks 601 01:03:57,583 --> 01:03:58,583 One more duel 602 01:03:58,651 --> 01:04:00,153 No 603 01:04:01,120 --> 01:04:03,225 There's a doctor in that church up ahead 604 01:04:03,623 --> 01:04:07,298 If you move too fast the daggers will dig deeper 605 01:04:09,829 --> 01:04:14,107 You injured six of my men, 606 01:04:14,233 --> 01:04:16,509 so think of this as punishment 607 01:04:17,236 --> 01:04:18,510 Piece of cake 608 01:04:18,771 --> 01:04:21,513 Once you've healed, 609 01:04:21,774 --> 01:04:23,515 never return to Tianjin 610 01:04:23,810 --> 01:04:25,687 This is the dojo's punishment for you 611 01:04:25,778 --> 01:04:27,451 I'm not leaving Tianjin 612 01:04:28,748 --> 01:04:30,625 I've killed over 200 people... 613 01:04:31,117 --> 01:04:33,222 bandits, riffraff 614 01:04:33,820 --> 01:04:36,357 I've lived over twenty years in Tianjin 615 01:04:37,423 --> 01:04:42,304 What kind of man would I be if I was frightened away? 616 01:04:42,562 --> 01:04:45,702 You're all bark and no bite 617 01:04:46,265 --> 01:04:51,214 I dare you to run 50 paces towards Tianjin 618 01:04:54,407 --> 01:04:56,216 Tianjin's a tough place 619 01:04:57,276 --> 01:04:59,278 The eldest sons of poor families 620 01:04:59,412 --> 01:05:01,790 get kicked out at fifteen 621 01:05:02,114 --> 01:05:04,060 and to learn to fend for themselves 622 01:05:05,318 --> 01:05:07,059 lam the eldest 623 01:05:07,753 --> 01:05:09,232 W h whatever 624 01:05:12,124 --> 01:05:13,398 Eight years ago 625 01:05:14,427 --> 01:05:17,237 my parents and two sisters left for the North East 626 01:05:18,064 --> 01:05:19,600 I never heard from them again 627 01:05:20,766 --> 01:05:23,770 I'm the last Tianjiner 628 01:05:24,770 --> 01:05:27,410 in our family 629 01:05:36,482 --> 01:05:39,395 Have a cigarette; it stinks of blood in here 630 01:05:44,423 --> 01:05:45,423 Boss 631 01:05:50,796 --> 01:05:51,796 Stop the car 632 01:05:57,803 --> 01:06:00,443 If he runs like that he won't survive 633 01:06:06,279 --> 01:06:09,749 When we get back, tell the police to collect the corpse 634 01:06:10,082 --> 01:06:11,082 Yes, Sir 635 01:06:48,421 --> 01:06:50,765 You couldn't stop a foreigner learning our tricks 636 01:06:51,190 --> 01:06:53,136 so you made her a Chinese wife 637 01:06:53,326 --> 01:06:54,634 Smart 638 01:06:58,464 --> 01:07:01,240 Goodbye, Brother 639 01:07:01,534 --> 01:07:03,036 Brother Zheng 640 01:07:03,235 --> 01:07:05,112 Be wary of this woman 641 01:07:05,404 --> 01:07:07,213 She is much younger than you 642 01:07:09,542 --> 01:07:12,216 I think she's only in it for your retirement fund 643 01:07:13,579 --> 01:07:15,422 She was born poor, 644 01:07:16,082 --> 01:07:17,789 of course she's very selfish 645 01:07:18,250 --> 01:07:22,528 But what good is a man's money if there isn't a woman to spend it? 646 01:08:05,464 --> 01:08:06,464 Geng! 647 01:08:17,810 --> 01:08:19,414 I shall not scare her 648 01:08:41,801 --> 01:08:44,247 Geng, you're no longer one of us 649 01:08:44,437 --> 01:08:46,280 I'm leaving Tianjin today, 650 01:08:46,372 --> 01:08:48,113 let me do this one last time 651 01:09:19,305 --> 01:09:22,377 So this is how your disciple developed his skills 652 01:09:29,081 --> 01:09:33,359 Your dojo will be located in the busiest area of town 653 01:09:33,552 --> 01:09:35,691 A big mansion with twenty-two rooms 654 01:09:35,788 --> 01:09:37,392 Officer Lin bought it 655 01:09:37,757 --> 01:09:40,237 It will be the largest dojo Tianjin has ever seen 656 01:10:04,416 --> 01:10:06,521 I have booked a hotel room for you 657 01:10:06,819 --> 01:10:09,800 You can stay there until the dojo is finished 658 01:10:10,422 --> 01:10:12,299 I'll stay in my slum 659 01:10:13,559 --> 01:10:14,629 It's grown on me 660 01:10:14,760 --> 01:10:16,637 To gain a reputation like this... 661 01:10:17,696 --> 01:10:20,267 I know it's not what you imagined 662 01:10:21,066 --> 01:10:23,273 If it was me I'd be disappointed too 663 01:10:23,569 --> 01:10:27,244 But that's life, right? 664 01:10:35,581 --> 01:10:36,685 Someone's here to see you 665 01:10:38,250 --> 01:10:41,163 I'm sorry, I'm not feeling well 666 01:10:45,591 --> 01:10:48,401 Please give Geng an honorable funeral 667 01:10:49,261 --> 01:10:52,333 He's already six feet under 668 01:10:55,234 --> 01:10:56,542 Master Chen, 669 01:10:57,236 --> 01:11:00,308 if there's anything you need, we want to help 670 01:11:00,773 --> 01:11:02,116 Anything I need? 671 01:11:02,274 --> 01:11:04,254 Before he died, Geng pushed a cart 672 01:11:04,376 --> 01:11:06,219 He earned a coolie's living 673 01:11:06,312 --> 01:11:07,791 That makes him one of us 674 01:11:08,113 --> 01:11:10,252 We'll avenge his killers 675 01:11:10,816 --> 01:11:14,093 Coolies against fighters? 676 01:11:16,155 --> 01:11:17,600 What a joke! 677 01:11:18,157 --> 01:11:19,157 You! 678 01:11:21,360 --> 01:11:23,237 If I can take your button, 679 01:11:23,362 --> 01:11:25,205 I can cut your throat 680 01:11:26,332 --> 01:11:27,367 Understand? 681 01:11:30,369 --> 01:11:33,145 My dojo is going to open tomorrow 682 01:11:34,106 --> 01:11:36,518 I came to Tianjin to open a dojo 683 01:11:39,278 --> 01:11:43,249 I will not tolerate any disturbance 684 01:11:43,482 --> 01:11:47,396 Geng was your disciple! 685 01:11:56,795 --> 01:11:58,775 My son would be eleven this year 686 01:11:59,331 --> 01:12:01,140 I wonder what he looks like 687 01:12:02,134 --> 01:12:03,670 Probably like that 688 01:12:06,171 --> 01:12:09,209 So many years have passed, I can't find him 689 01:12:10,142 --> 01:12:11,678 But what if he comes looking for me? 690 01:12:14,313 --> 01:12:16,054 I can't leave Tianjin 691 01:12:20,619 --> 01:12:22,292 If they can't catch me, 692 01:12:24,590 --> 01:12:26,433 they'll take revenge on you 693 01:12:28,260 --> 01:12:30,297 You're my husband 694 01:12:31,630 --> 01:12:33,200 If they do come after me... 695 01:12:34,466 --> 01:12:35,740 so be it 696 01:12:45,311 --> 01:12:48,292 I didn't have time... 697 01:12:49,248 --> 01:12:52,695 to have a picture taken for you 698 01:13:05,798 --> 01:13:10,577 This is all of my savings... 699 01:13:10,736 --> 01:13:12,738 from 13 years toiling at sea 700 01:13:15,341 --> 01:13:19,414 Wait for me at the train station tomorrow 701 01:13:20,446 --> 01:13:23,222 If I don't come, get on a train and leave 702 01:13:24,416 --> 01:13:25,724 Get off at Guangdong, 703 01:13:25,818 --> 01:13:27,422 or anywhere else, 704 01:13:27,753 --> 01:13:29,255 and stay for ten years 705 01:13:31,256 --> 01:13:33,236 You can return to Tianjin after ten years 706 01:13:35,427 --> 01:13:37,373 Your son will be twenty-one, 707 01:13:38,364 --> 01:13:40,275 he'll be able to come for you 708 01:13:44,303 --> 01:13:47,375 Sounds like a good plan. Okay 709 01:14:00,185 --> 01:14:01,425 This is impressive 710 01:14:03,489 --> 01:14:04,489 Officer Lin 711 01:14:04,690 --> 01:14:05,690 Yes? 712 01:14:05,791 --> 01:14:08,567 It is improper to be in uniform 713 01:14:09,328 --> 01:14:10,432 during a civilian event 714 01:14:11,497 --> 01:14:13,067 First time I've heard that rule 715 01:14:13,298 --> 01:14:15,073 That's the rule 716 01:14:15,768 --> 01:14:17,304 You still have time to change 717 01:14:20,806 --> 01:14:23,412 You're no longer required here. Dismiss 718 01:14:23,475 --> 01:14:24,783 Come with me 719 01:14:51,136 --> 01:14:52,308 Face me 720 01:15:03,449 --> 01:15:04,449 Stop the car 721 01:15:13,358 --> 01:15:14,769 You're leasing books here as well? 722 01:15:14,860 --> 01:15:17,067 It's my friend's stall, 723 01:15:17,496 --> 01:15:19,066 he died recently 724 01:15:19,565 --> 01:15:22,239 His Master sent someone to tell me that he'd left it to me 725 01:15:23,168 --> 01:15:24,238 Master... 726 01:15:25,170 --> 01:15:26,649 Your friend was a fighter? 727 01:15:27,606 --> 01:15:29,313 Have you just arrived in Tianjin? 728 01:15:30,375 --> 01:15:32,548 My friend is the famous Geng who defeated eight dojo's 729 01:15:32,811 --> 01:15:36,816 I think I heard about him on the train 730 01:15:37,516 --> 01:15:38,790 He's a legend 731 01:15:39,651 --> 01:15:41,392 He was set up by cowards, 732 01:15:42,187 --> 01:15:44,633 people are outraged 733 01:15:45,657 --> 01:15:48,467 His bloodstains remain on some books 734 01:15:51,597 --> 01:15:53,167 Really? 735 01:15:54,566 --> 01:15:55,636 Can you show me? 736 01:16:05,344 --> 01:16:07,153 We're going to be late 737 01:16:09,381 --> 01:16:11,361 Miss 738 01:16:14,153 --> 01:16:15,325 Can I keep this? 739 01:16:23,295 --> 01:16:26,401 You are not ordinary 740 01:16:27,332 --> 01:16:29,334 I'm guessing you're some kind of official 741 01:16:31,336 --> 01:16:34,806 If I give you this, please help bring his killers to justice 742 01:16:36,575 --> 01:16:39,419 From what you say about him 743 01:16:40,746 --> 01:16:43,249 I'm sure he was a good man 744 01:17:13,345 --> 01:17:14,824 Thank you for your support, everyone 745 01:17:15,147 --> 01:17:16,387 Shaw's over 746 01:17:17,349 --> 01:17:18,623 Put up the doors 747 01:17:27,492 --> 01:17:29,802 Today's opening is something new 748 01:17:30,162 --> 01:17:31,368 Not an opera troupe but a film 749 01:17:31,463 --> 01:17:33,306 The Burning of The Red Lotus Temple 750 01:17:55,320 --> 01:17:57,095 I'd like a croissant, please 751 01:18:21,780 --> 01:18:24,090 Master Zheng? Is that Master Zheng? 752 01:18:50,809 --> 01:18:53,312 Officer Lin isn’t just a military man 753 01:18:54,379 --> 01:18:56,325 He's a martial artist 754 01:18:57,349 --> 01:19:01,263 Everyone just witnessed his skills 755 01:19:01,853 --> 01:19:04,834 He has surpassed his Master 756 01:19:06,458 --> 01:19:08,335 We once bowed to Master Zheng 757 01:19:08,393 --> 01:19:10,236 Now we should bow to Officer Lin 758 01:19:12,431 --> 01:19:13,774 Are there any objections? 759 01:19:19,838 --> 01:19:21,579 Can we watch "The Red Lotus Temple" now? 760 01:19:23,809 --> 01:19:24,809 Of course 761 01:19:36,788 --> 01:19:38,290 The Burning of The Red Lotus Temple 762 01:19:38,423 --> 01:19:40,300 is based on The Legendary Fighter 763 01:19:40,425 --> 01:19:42,268 by Xiang Kairan 764 01:19:42,427 --> 01:19:44,338 Directed by Zhang Shichuan 765 01:19:50,335 --> 01:19:53,111 Wherever there are dojo's, there are challengers! 766 01:19:55,407 --> 01:19:56,579 I'm here to issue a challenge 767 01:19:57,642 --> 01:19:58,643 Who will go first? 768 01:19:59,144 --> 01:20:00,623 My disciple defeated eight dojo's 769 01:20:01,346 --> 01:20:02,620 I will try for the ninth 770 01:20:03,849 --> 01:20:07,296 How about you, Master Zou? 771 01:20:11,223 --> 01:20:12,793 You defeated Master Zheng, 772 01:20:13,425 --> 01:20:14,631 you must be tough 773 01:20:16,194 --> 01:20:17,400 Will you fight me? 774 01:20:17,662 --> 01:20:18,766 You dare to challenge me? 775 01:20:20,766 --> 01:20:23,303 Do you know what you're doing here? 776 01:20:29,775 --> 01:20:34,315 It looks like you've been planning this for some time 777 01:20:35,480 --> 01:20:38,120 But many things are best thought and left undone 778 01:20:38,283 --> 01:20:40,320 Are you aware how tough human bodies are, 779 01:20:40,452 --> 01:20:42,830 how many you can kill before your blade loses its edge? 780 01:20:44,122 --> 01:20:46,261 We sympathize with your loss, 781 01:20:46,324 --> 01:20:48,202 so we will treat this little outburst as a joke 782 01:20:48,226 --> 01:20:50,228 Officer Lin hasn't taken any offense, have you? 783 01:20:52,330 --> 01:20:53,400 No 784 01:21:17,622 --> 01:21:19,397 I was like you 785 01:21:20,292 --> 01:21:23,398 I couldn't wait to sacrifice Geng 786 01:21:24,095 --> 01:21:26,598 Beat eight dojo's, be exiled from Tianjin 787 01:21:29,668 --> 01:21:33,480 Sacrifice a genius to glorify Wing-Chun 788 01:21:44,115 --> 01:21:45,423 I'm not his Master, 789 01:21:49,321 --> 01:21:50,481 I'm just a fellow conspirator 790 01:22:03,835 --> 01:22:05,746 Are we going to watch a movie or not? 791 01:22:06,638 --> 01:22:07,638 Show the film 792 01:22:14,312 --> 01:22:15,623 I'm sorry but you'll have to leave, 793 01:22:15,647 --> 01:22:17,092 this isn't a restaurant 794 01:22:17,682 --> 01:22:20,390 See! You look just like him 795 01:22:20,852 --> 01:22:22,354 What are you talking about? 796 01:22:23,388 --> 01:22:25,129 When I was seventeen I met someone 797 01:22:26,758 --> 01:22:28,431 He didn't leave me a photo 798 01:22:28,860 --> 01:22:30,237 but he looked a bit like this 799 01:22:32,664 --> 01:22:34,405 He didn't give this to me, 800 01:22:34,466 --> 01:22:35,638 he just left it 801 01:22:39,437 --> 01:22:43,442 I pray to this photo, and because he owes me 802 01:22:44,309 --> 01:22:46,186 my prayers should be answered 803 01:22:51,216 --> 01:22:53,127 Today I asked him to protect someone 804 01:22:55,420 --> 01:22:57,331 He is only two hundred meters away 805 01:22:58,290 --> 01:22:59,769 I'm afraid if I move too far, 806 01:23:00,158 --> 01:23:02,798 my prayers won't work 807 01:23:18,109 --> 01:23:20,089 This is from New York, it worths something 808 01:23:20,445 --> 01:23:23,153 I'll take fifty buns. Please do me a favor 809 01:23:55,313 --> 01:23:57,313 He's sitting right next to you. Everyone is worried 810 01:24:02,120 --> 01:24:05,124 I didn't kill your disciple 811 01:24:05,290 --> 01:24:07,099 It was his own bloody-mindedness 812 01:24:07,392 --> 01:24:10,396 I never thought I'd meet someone so strong willed in my lifetime 813 01:24:11,363 --> 01:24:14,276 Not the Viceroy, nor my Master 814 01:24:16,568 --> 01:24:19,412 They are smart and powerful men, 815 01:24:20,205 --> 01:24:22,085 but they don't even come close to your disciple 816 01:24:22,140 --> 01:24:23,448 I wish he were still alive, 817 01:24:24,676 --> 01:24:26,314 for the sake of the dojo 818 01:25:01,279 --> 01:25:02,417 Did you see the killer? 819 01:25:02,514 --> 01:25:03,618 Yes 820 01:25:04,349 --> 01:25:05,726 Duan Rui 821 01:25:06,851 --> 01:25:08,262 I know your secret 822 01:25:09,320 --> 01:25:11,493 You're the son of Master Zheng's butler 823 01:25:12,323 --> 01:25:14,803 You served Lin and plotted against your Master 824 01:25:16,695 --> 01:25:18,402 Now that Lin is dead, 825 01:25:19,297 --> 01:25:21,470 you have no place in the army 826 01:25:22,400 --> 01:25:24,778 Serve me and you still have a chance of survival 827 01:25:28,573 --> 01:25:30,553 I'm eternally in your debt 828 01:25:35,380 --> 01:25:37,382 That's for Master Zheng 829 01:25:48,526 --> 01:25:50,506 For twenty years warlords have pillaged 830 01:25:51,162 --> 01:25:53,733 our merchants, our railroads, our banks 831 01:25:54,265 --> 01:25:56,711 The dojo's are just a small piece of the pie 832 01:25:57,302 --> 01:25:58,781 We muddle by, 833 01:25:59,270 --> 01:26:01,716 one day to the next 834 01:26:01,806 --> 01:26:04,286 Everyone saw you kill Officer Lin 835 01:26:04,609 --> 01:26:06,316 I guess so 836 01:26:06,511 --> 01:26:09,287 We are thankful for what you've done, 837 01:26:09,781 --> 01:26:11,260 but you must die here 838 01:26:11,349 --> 01:26:13,420 Do you have a last request? 839 01:26:14,385 --> 01:26:16,092 I haven't yet had a chance 840 01:26:17,489 --> 01:26:20,129 to fight any of Tianjin's masters 841 01:26:21,159 --> 01:26:22,433 Fine 842 01:26:22,694 --> 01:26:26,540 Today you will have your fill of Northern skills 843 01:27:15,180 --> 01:27:19,128 Before Zheng, my husband was the Grandmaster 844 01:27:19,784 --> 01:27:23,357 A woman must fight to protect her husband's legacy 845 01:27:24,789 --> 01:27:26,427 This life's too short 846 01:27:26,858 --> 01:27:28,496 I will repay you in the next one 847 01:27:30,094 --> 01:27:32,301 Let the students wear the equipment 848 01:27:32,430 --> 01:27:34,307 that Master Zheng designed 849 01:27:34,799 --> 01:27:39,145 Maybe they can learn something from my final fight 850 01:27:42,640 --> 01:27:45,382 If we don't share our secrets we will never train good fighters 851 01:27:47,212 --> 01:27:48,282 If I die, 852 01:27:48,646 --> 01:27:50,387 Wing-Chun will die with me 853 01:27:51,149 --> 01:27:52,492 Let me show them my secrets 854 01:27:53,384 --> 01:27:55,344 and if a champion is born, you can take the credit 855 01:28:17,442 --> 01:28:20,651 Southerners are shifty 856 01:29:12,330 --> 01:29:15,539 Weapons will be drawn on the streets of Tianjin 857 01:30:13,358 --> 01:30:15,804 This scar that I have given you 858 01:30:17,161 --> 01:30:19,121 will be a mark of honor for the rest of your life 859 01:31:20,091 --> 01:31:21,764 I've taught you my skills 860 01:31:22,093 --> 01:31:24,334 The rest is up to you 861 01:36:29,600 --> 01:36:31,102 Good move 862 01:36:31,402 --> 01:36:32,745 Good weapons 863 01:37:39,103 --> 01:37:41,083 This is between masters, get lost 864 01:38:43,234 --> 01:38:44,234 Am I not worthy? 865 01:38:48,706 --> 01:38:49,707 Yes 866 01:39:19,136 --> 01:39:20,136 Go! 867 01:39:38,289 --> 01:39:41,600 He fights to maim, not to kill 868 01:39:43,460 --> 01:39:47,135 He won't escape with his life 869 01:39:58,375 --> 01:40:01,356 Master Chen should have asked us for help 870 01:40:02,246 --> 01:40:03,246 Unload the cart 871 01:40:32,576 --> 01:40:34,578 She already left? 872 01:40:58,535 --> 01:40:59,570 Get out of the way! 873 01:41:09,313 --> 01:41:11,224 Relay our greetings to Master Chen! 874 01:41:29,566 --> 01:41:30,567 She's with me 875 01:41:40,644 --> 01:41:42,783 Do you know what your husband has done? 876 01:41:45,249 --> 01:41:46,421 How much do you know? 877 01:41:49,219 --> 01:41:52,200 Whatever he's done, I take full responsibility 878 01:42:07,571 --> 01:42:11,781 Our rule says running away means he's dead 879 01:42:12,209 --> 01:42:13,620 It's over 880 01:42:38,168 --> 01:42:40,205 She bought a ticket all the way to Guangdong 881 01:42:41,772 --> 01:42:44,446 When you see Master Chen give him this 882 01:42:45,309 --> 01:42:47,186 He'll keep his mouth shut 883 01:42:47,711 --> 01:42:50,453 and live out his life in obscurity 884 01:42:50,748 --> 01:42:52,227 What did you write? 885 01:42:55,119 --> 01:42:57,121 Empty formalities 886 01:42:57,254 --> 01:42:59,165 The content isn't important 887 01:42:59,289 --> 01:43:00,467 If he knows we can send him a letter, 888 01:43:00,491 --> 01:43:03,165 he knows we can kill him 889 01:43:04,394 --> 01:43:05,395 We're so far away 890 01:43:05,529 --> 01:43:07,566 Are you sure he'll keep silent? 891 01:43:08,632 --> 01:43:09,632 Yes 892 01:43:10,634 --> 01:43:12,136 He has a wife 893 01:43:23,213 --> 01:43:25,693 Wing-Chun is dead