Thank you.
Brought you some food.
Sister, have some.
You've not eaten for days. You must be starving.
No, I'm not.
Now listen.
I know how you must be feeling...
with the Ching Wu school being wiped out.
Those murdering Japs...
we shouldn't have trusted them.
But life has to go on. You have to eat. You'll make yourself ill.
Brother Chen was quite right.
Those Japanese... they gave their word, then broke it.
Look, we're here, the three of us. We'll keep fighting!
Young man, I really admire your spirit.
- But what could the three of you do? - Not too much.
But even if we're killed, there's millions of other Chinese.
The idea is right, but not the time.
The best thing that you three can do is to leave Shanghai.
But I'm still not clear why in particular you want to go to Taiwan.
That's simple. The Japanese are there too.
I may get the chance to fight against them there and take revenge.
Right.
That's what you want, so I'll help you.
When can we leave?
It's all arranged. In the morning the ship will sail from Shanghai.
- All okay? - Sure.
Don't you worry. It's all fixed up.
- They'll take you to the ship. - Inspector, you've been very kind.
- I'm grateful. You saved our lives. - Ah, you mustn't say that.
Now go on.
Oh, Miss Lee!
Before you go, just a word of caution.
Taiwan's different... not like Shanghai.
The folks are different, so you be careful.
I know. Thanks.
- You know, it's a dangerous game. - So what?
I just can't sit back and watch while the Japanese kill them all off.
I know. But if you've got any sense, you'll leave here.
- Sooner or later, your luck'll run out. - Maybe so.
But in the meantime, I can help save a few useful Chinese lives.
Slow down!
Quick! Quick!
Slow down! I mean, I'm out of breath!
We gotta keep moving, otherwise we'll miss that boat.
Well, that can't be helped. I'm right out of breath.
You little rat, asking me to run. I'll thump you!
You will?
- All right. Catch me first. - I'll catch you, all right.
Come on. You're too old. There's no way you'll ever catch me.
- We'll see. - Will we? Well, try it.
- Right! And I'm gonna do just that! - I'll give you a start.
No need. I don't want no favors.
- Good. Right. One... - Two, three...
Hey, you cheat, you! Come back, you!
Hey, Uncle, I'll thump these two guys. That all right?
What do you think? I'll kick their asses, huh?
Helong, no one's coming. Go on... belt 'em!
Hey, look!
My God. That hurt!
You bastards. Assholes.
Hey, I hate your guts. Do you know that?
Hey, kiss my ass. Go on.
Helong, cut it out. You're gonna get yourself hurt. Don't be stupid!
Ah, don't worry. They don't understand.
That right?
I hate your guts.
And I'm gonna thump you.
All right? All right?
Get lost.
Is that all you can say?
- What's the problem? - Help me! These guys are gonna kill me.
- They're gonna kill me! They are! - What's going on?
And you... behave yourself, please.
- Thank you, Mr. Hong. Thank you. - That's all right.
Go on, get lost!
Good. You got guts.
Yeah, so what?
The Japs hit me, the Chinese do... what's the difference?
It hurts, whoever it is.
Helong, keep a civil tongue in your head.
I'm sorry. Forgive him.
- He's stupid. Not his fault. - Hey, what's that?
Hey, shut up! Now, come on.
Hold it!
Hey, kid, my teacher wants to see you.
- That's too bad. - What's that?
It's an order, not a suggestion.
- An order? - Helong!
I'm sorry. Don't worry. He'll come.
I'll make sure he does.
- Mr. Hong. What is it? - These Japanese want to see the chief.
Who are they?
They're from the governor's office.
Please.
- Mr. Hong, going in? - Uh, no. I just brought them.
All right.
Arms up.
All right.
Go on.
Hands up.
All right.
Hey, over there. Go on!
Why'd you come here?
- On a visit. I have relatives here. - What's your name?
Maliar.
That's familiar.
It's my first time here.
You say you got family here? Tell me what the name is.
- Su Onli. - That so?
What's he to you?
- He's my grandfather. - Your grandfather?
Well, now. All right. Go on.
- Sorry. I'm sorry. - Damn you!
Excuse me. Sorry. Sorry.
Excuse me.
And what's your name?
I'm Lung Se Chung.
Hey, are you sure this is your real name?
I'll bet you've got another name, haven't you?
You're a damn rebel, come here to make trouble.
Well, I'm afraid we've been waiting for you.
Take him!
- How many rooms? - Two rooms, please.
Please.
This all right?
- Just arrived here? - Yes.
- Staying long? - We're not sure yet. Sorry.
- Right. I'll bring some tea. - Thanks.
Oh, that's good.
Those beds on board were lousy.
This just feels so good.
Sister, I've got an idea we're about to lose young fatso.
He's still a kid.
What? Hey, a "kid"? I've already killed six Japs.
Quiet!
Remember, this is Taiwan, not Shanghai. You never know who's listening.
So just be careful.
Go take a bath, all right? Get to bed.
Right.
- What's wrong? - The wooden box is gone.
It's gone?
- You're sure? - Yeah.
Sorry. It's my fault. You can beat me.
How could you lose it? It's so important! My God!
How can we take revenge for brother Chen now?
Hey, look. Now, isn't that nice, huh?
Well, now, a nice box like that... must be something valuable in it.
Gosh, must be our lucky day.
No wonder you were grinning like the cat that's just stolen the canary.
- I did a good job. - Hey, open it!
Listen, the person who lost such a nice thing must feel bad. Don't you think?
So what do we care?
When we're starving, are they gonna care about us?
- I just open it, huh? - Hey, listen, let's just take it back.
Huh? Take it back? Do you want us both to wind up in jail?
Open it up now! Quick!
Listen, what are these?
Hey, it could be some special sort of king's scepter.
You see any king?
- Why, no. - Well, how would you know?
Hey, we're in trouble.
- What's wrong? - Master, take a seat.
Our agent arrived here but was arrested straight away.
- My God. - Yes, it's a blow.
How did they get onto him? They're not usually so damn smart.
He just got off the ship. How could they know?
- I don't know. Maybe one of our men... - Oh, I don't think so.
How could it be? Our men are all loyal.
Must be something else. Anything new here? Anything different?
Mr. Su, I bumped into a couple of Japs today.
Went to the police. I took them there.
They said they were from the governor's office.
Do you think they're involved in this? It could be.
Cheers, cheers!
These two men from the governor's office...
they're very good friends of Mr. Akumora.
They can fight really good too...
and they're real smart guys... special agents.
Oh, uh, pleased to meet you.
Welcome, welcome!
Now then, our distinguished friend, Mr. Akumora, is here.
My apologies for arriving here so late.
And to make it up, let's all drink.
Tell me, sir, our distinguished friend here... what did he ask?
He asked about the martial arts school here, were they a problem.
I said, no problem. With your help, it was all under control.
Oh, no, no. All of the credit deserves to go to you, sir.
Not at all, not at all.
I'm a Japanese. How could I lead the Chinese martial arts schools?
Hey, you're too modest. With the skills you have...
you'd be a natural martial arts leader in any community, without a doubt.
You're flattering me. Much too kind.
Our Japanese styles can never compare with Chinese kung fu here.
Oh, no, no, no, no. That's not true.
I bow to no other martial arts school here...
with one exception, and that's yours, sir.
Kung fu schools are good...
but still, in my view, sir...
for a town of this size, we have too many kung fu schools, sir.
Bring them together, now, under your control...
Oh, you think, then, that I'm qualified?
Hey, of course! Sure, you are.
And I can vouch for that too.
It's an interesting idea, but how would it work?
There's too many schools. Uh, let's see.
Bi Fung, Si Kong, Tai Young and Yang Tai schools.
Like I said, too many.
Well now. I mean, some of them are no problem.
My own school has always supported your school.
But still there is one school... Su Onli's... that is very anti-Japanese.
He really needs watching.
Mr. Hong.
Grandpa got a kung fu school?
Not really.
He simply feels that fitness is very important.
We're a business. We trade mainly in tea and in lumber.
But we have this unwritten rule...
that anyone who works for us has to learn kung fu.
Mr. Hong, can you tell me why my grandpa doesn't want me here?
Your grandfather has good intentions.
Taiwan is occupied. The Japanese are in charge here.
So, therefore, one puts up with a lot.
Now, two of your uncles... both hot-tempered men...
were killed by the Japs.
So your grandfather's pretty worried...
just in case there's more trouble here.
I never knew this.
And right now he's all alone here. Then, why can't I stay?
I think that what's worrying him is that you're young, pretty.
The Japs have no scruples, especially with young girls.
That's why he's so scared. You won't be safe.
He's by himself. That's not nice.
Must be lonely. How can he stand it?
He's a self-sufficient man.
Anyway, you should come first. That's his view.
He shouldn't feel that way. He's quite wrong.
Don't tell me I'm wrong.
You can't stay here. Taiwan's not a safe place.
I'll let you stay for a couple of weeks.
Wherever I go, it can't be Shanghai, that's for sure.
- So, where else? - "Can't be"? Why not?
The teacher at my school was killed by the Japs.
Together with my friends, who were also Ching Wu students...
we managed to escape.
If we go back, the Japs'll kill us.
I n that case, you must leave Taiwan.
I'd be a burden, eh?
Burden? Do you think burdens worry me at my age of life?
It's you I am worried about!
So I should go and hide? That what you want?
And why not?
Your kung fu can't withstand guns.
Are you going to drive the Japs all out by yourself?
Grandfather, let me speak.
All the Chinese's problems stem from the fact they won't stand up for themselves.
What? You think I'm afraid?
Miss Lee, you underestimate your grandfather.
I don't think so.
Grandpa, why are the Japs here?
Because we didn't fight... too scared. So we let them walk in.
Those Japanese only understand one thing:
blood for blood, eye for eye...
death for death.
- You think I'm scared, huh? - Would I have come here?
Good. You're a brave girl.
I hate the Japs.
That's why I came here... so I can take revenge.
Good. And you will.
And I'll help you to do it.
- Mr. Hong? - Yes?
- See her baggage is brought up. - Right.
Hey, kid, come on over here. Come on!
Come on with me.
Hey, kid, it's all right. Don't worry.
Wait here.
Teacher, that young kid has arrived.
Bring him in.
Hey, come on. Come on in.
What do you want?
I'm opening a casino. I need some men.
And from what I've seen of you, I reckon you'd fit.
- No, thanks. - No, thanks?
Not good enough, huh? Better than being a thief.
A thief? Sure, I steal, but only from strangers.
I never steal from locals. You see, I do have some principles.
Hey, listen.
You ought to be a little more civil... kneel down and kowtow to the teacher.
Teacher? Not my teacher.
Hey, I brought you here so you can join the school.
So you did, but I don't want to.
Refusing to join us?
Helong, so we're not good enough for you, eh?
It's not that. I don't want to learn kung fu.
That the only reason?
Why, sure. I've lots of freedoms as a thief.
But if I come here, I'm tied.
But you must have some other reasons. So, what are they?
What are they?
It's because you creep around the Japanese, just like little dogs!
You make me sick, all right?
Hold it!
So our school here isn't good enough for a fine young man like you.
You can go.
You bet I'll go. Wouldn't stay if you paid me.
What's this?
Did you really believe you can simply walk out of here?
Well, you can't. Close the door.
- Come on! Come on! - Get him!
Come on, come on!
Sister, look!
It's them.
Well, who's the boy?
One of the locals. Good-for-nothing.
Let's see if he's still alive.
Mr. Hong, he's alive.
Well, let's take him home.
- Wait here. - Yes.
- Master. - Yes?
- Old Chin's here. - Ah, bring him in then.
Old Chin, come in, come in.
Master, you sent for me?
That's right, I did. I've got something to ask you.
Be pleased to help.
I hope you can.
See these two clubs? How did you come to get them?
I'm sorry. In fact, I sent my young boy to take them back.
You see, I was...
These two clubs aren't worth much, but they mean a lot to me.
So, tell us... just how did you get them?
Me and the boy were down at the docks today.
When you weren't looking, we... We thought you rich strangers.
Later, we just found these.
But if we'd known who you were, friends of Master Su's...
we wouldn't have done it, I can promise you that.
You're not young anymore.
You ought to find a steady job, and the young boy as well.
Master, we don't have any trade though, so what else can we do?
Still, we got principles. We never steal from the locals.
But your boy... he's more than a thief. He's always getting into trouble!
Trouble? No, no. That can't be, sir.
My boy is well liked. Ask anyone.
They'll all tell you he's a nice boy.
Someone doesn't agree with you.
Today they nearly beat him to death.
- Where is he? - We found him in a ditch.
He was very nearly dead, so we brought him back here.
It must have been Lin Ching Kai.
But why would Lin want to beat him?
Lin Ching Kai wanted the boy to join his school.
But the boy... he hates those Japanese...
and can't stand the way Lin kowtows to them.
And he sent for the boy today.
He must have refused to join, so they beat him up.
That boy's got character.
Master Hong, where is he now?
He's in the back. He's resting.
I'd better take him home. Don't know how I'm going to do it though.
- What is it? - Chin wants to see you.
- Where is he? - In the garden.
Well? What's wrong?
The boy was nearly beaten to death.
Who was it?
Not sure.
But they beat him half to death, then left him in a ditch.
- Lucky some friends found him. - Where is he now, though?
He's still at home, unconscious.
- I must see him. - You can't!
You can't. You mustn't go there!
Why not? I'm his mother!
So why? Why can't I go see him?
I beg you, don't you ever let him know that you're his mother!
- Well, why not? - That boy... he just hates the Japanese.
So imagine how he'd feel about you.
All these years you didn't want to tell him, so why now?
If he knew about you, maybe he'd kill himself!
But still, though, I do want to help him.
Help him. Give me some money to get a doctor!
Go.
All right. Come out. I'm here.
- Good. - So you're back.
You practice hard, and then you can protect your old father.
Who'd have the nerve to attack you?
Well, this evening some guys tried to kill me.
Oh, who was behind it then?
Don't know.
But still, I think the likeliest bet is the Seven Peaks school.
Right. I'll teach them a lesson.
- Yes, miss. Can I help you? - Help me?
Hold it!
What's this? After all...
my school here has never done you any harm.
So what's going on? What's wrong?
Well, you should know that.
After all, didn't you send some men to kill me?
Kill you? We'd never do that.
We're a kung fu school, so calm down. Let's not fight.
It seems we have a problem. Let's discuss it.
Right. Tell me, why did you send your men to kill my father last night?
I did no such thing. Why should I? I'm no killer.
Well, it's possible we made a mistake.
So let's have a talk on the future of the schools. I'll be host.
Where are they?
Don't you worry. They'll be here. It's still early.
You asked them to come, so they'll be here.
That so? I think we might miss dinner and have supper instead.
Sure! I'm not hungry. Not hungry at all.
Akumora, let's change it to supper.
Nonsense!
Nonsense. You're right. It's nonsense.
But still, it's an idea.
And a lousy one.
This means they don't respect me.
I invite all the teachers of the kung fu schools here, and only three come?
- They've insulted me! - Ha! What'd you expect?
He's the only one who wanted to come.
But us two... we sure didn't.
Are you saying they'll cooperate only if I use force?
Even if you use force, the Chinese may still not cooperate with you.
Hey, no, no, no, no, no! What you say is just your opinion.
Most of the Chinese will cooperate.
I mean, after all, you came here.
I was forced to. But still...
I don't intend to cooperate.
And I only came to find out what he's up to.
I wanted to discuss the future of martial arts...
but not anymore... forget it!
I'm sorry. In that case, I'll go back home.
Since you people won't give me due respect...
I shall return the compliment.
So in future, you'd better be careful!
You know, it's so big, there's no end.
Silly. Of course there's an end.
Hey, look!
There's the kid who stole our things.
Yes.
- What is it? - Still not learning kung fu?
What for... so I can fight?
Fight? Fight who?
Don't give me that. The Japs, of course.
You guys want to fight them, and you want me to help.
- You don't have to fight. - Then why learn it?
It's hard, takes a lot of work.
It's not for fighting. Our kung fu keeps you fit.
What's more, it makes you self-reliant.
If you want to learn, I'll teach you.
You'll teach me?
Of course. Why not? Don't think I can?
These two are both my students.
Believe me?
Would you like to have a go?
No, I never fight with girls.
- Wanna learn? - No, thanks.
Up to you. See you.
I hear you're Master Su's grandchild.
That's right. Today it's his 80th birthday.
So then, why don't you come for dinner?
Congratulations.
Please, this way.
- Oh, thank you. - Congratulations!
- Congratulations, Master Su. - Thank you.
Oh, there you are!
I just had to come here.
- Congratulations. - Oh, thanks.
You know, I must say, you look great. I mean, nothing like 80.
You know, you look extremely fit.
just as handsome as you ever were.
Oh, that's right. You haven't been to see us for a very long time.
Hey, now, come on, let's not talk business.
Master Su's a leader in martial arts here.
He wouldn't go to your place, so you mustn't suggest that.
Oh, you can't say that.
I'm just getting older, getting useless too.
Master Su, congratulations on your birthday.
Oh, thank you, thank you. Now, get up, get up, get up.
You've grown up now into a fine young man.
I hear your kung fu's good.
- Oh, no, but I try. - Good, good.
Hey, you two! Why are you hiding there?
Come on out. Come on!
Excuse me.
- My respects to you. - Ah, thank you.
No need for that. We're old friends.
Helong, show your respects now.
He saved your life for you, remember?
Oh, yes. Oh, congratulations, sir.
Oh, get up, get up, get up.
Fine young man... good physique.
Bet he's a good fighter.
But you mustn't go around making trouble though...
just because you're a good fighter, huh?
Don't you mix with the wrong type, hmm?
A lot of them around too. So you beware.
Once you get involved with the wrong sort...
it's difficult to turn back then, huh?
Hey, look. The ones to watch are the traitors...
who support the Japs here, huh?
I know.
Sure. You're often in trouble.
At least, so I'm told. So then, you take Master Su's advice, huh?
Uncle, who's she then?
Never mind. Never mind.
Master, the guests are all here now, so it's time.
Right, right.
My good friends...
and all my dear relatives here tonight...
today I've attained my 80th birthday.
I'm honored you all came here.
First of all, I'd like to thank you...
for your kindness and devotion.
So then, when I make my toasts now, they reflect my feelings.
So my first toast, then, is for peace and plenty...
to the people of Taiwan.
Long may they live.
Long may they prosper in peace.
And now, my second toast...
is for unity, cooperation...
and understanding amongst the kung fu schools.
And for my third toast...
I just hope that we can work to a common end.
I mean, all of us are Chinese.
We're just one big family.
We live the same, we hope the same...
and we have a common destiny.
Let us strive together, come good or bad.
Master Su, that was well said.
You're the martial arts leader. What you ask, we will do.
I just hope you mean that...
and are not simply saying that in order to please me.
- Oh, sure, sure, I do. Sure, I do. - Oh, good, good, good.
Let's go in.
Master, there's trouble.
- Be right back. - Right.
Well, Mr. Su, congratulations.
Oh, thank you, thank you.
I'm afraid we've gate-crashed though.
- I hope you don't mind. - I'm delighted to see you.
This is my daughter, Jen Da So.
And this is Chinese kung fu top expert, Mr. Su.
Oh, no, I'm not. I'm much too old now for martial arts.
Mr. Su, I had hoped that you would teach me.
Ah, I'm sorry. I'm 80 years old now.
I mean, a real old man.
But Mr. Su, there is a Chinese saying...
"The older, the better."
In kung fu, the same thing must apply. Is that right?
No, no. I'm afraid it doesn't.
I could learn from you. I'm sure of it.
You flatter me. Thank you, thank you.
That man, the one with the red face... who's he?
That's a famous Chinese legendary character, Kwong Gung.
- A warrior. - Kwong Gung? What did he do?
Legend has him as a hero...
very good at kung fu and a brave fighter.
And that's why theatrical folk have a very great respect for his memory.
Well, he certainly does look very fierce.
You know what? We have a similar hero too.
Do you think that our hero was better than yours was?
Ah, those are just legends.
Who could say one way or the other?
I say our hero was a lot tougher than yours was. Do you think so?
I wouldn't know, 'cause I never saw them.
You don't know.
I'll prove it to you.
Right. Who was the toughest hero?
The Chinese or the Japanese?
The Japanese, of course.
- You. - Sir?
You be our hero. You go and challenge the Kwong Gung.
Sir!
Down with your Chinese hero!
Whoever he is, let him come out.
Fight. All right?
All right to the Japanese!
I'm ready to fight! Come and fi...
Let's go.
Master?
Grandpa?
Master?
Let's go home. Come on.
You know, I came to Taiwan with hatred in my heart.
I hated the Japs for what they'd done to us.
And now those swine... they killed my grandpa.
Yeah, something must be done.
Because if it's not, they'll kill us all.
I have an idea. It may work.
It's worth a try.
I think I'll restart the school, the Ching Wu school. Think I can?
Well, in this place, starting a school certainly wouldn't be easy.
I know that. But still, I must try.
We'll get the young men, the patriots...
and wait for the right time.
And one day we'll take revenge.
Still, I'm just a girl. I'll need your help.
You're a brave girl. I can see that and admire it.
Don't worry, you can rely on me.
- Whatever you want, I'll do. - Thank you.
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