1 00:00:33,828 --> 00:00:35,592 Are we still partners? 2 00:00:37,634 --> 00:00:39,967 We've been business partners for nearly three years. 3 00:00:40,737 --> 00:00:42,899 This is the first time we've ever sat together. 4 00:00:43,475 --> 00:00:45,602 We hardly ever see each other. 5 00:00:46,446 --> 00:00:48,914 l know how hard it is for a man to control his passion. 6 00:00:49,283 --> 00:00:51,774 Partners shouldn't get emotionally involved with each other. 7 00:04:29,957 --> 00:04:31,618 Fallen Angels 8 00:04:31,659 --> 00:04:32,524 Paging 3662. 9 00:04:32,561 --> 00:04:33,994 l'd like to leave a message. 10 00:04:34,029 --> 00:04:35,463 l'll meet his friends tomorrow. 11 00:04:36,666 --> 00:04:37,860 Where and when? 12 00:04:55,860 --> 00:04:58,386 Most people work from 9 to 5. 13 00:04:58,897 --> 00:05:00,991 l'm the opposite. 14 00:05:01,401 --> 00:05:04,302 My job is simple. 15 00:05:04,338 --> 00:05:07,604 l visit friends now and again. 16 00:05:07,942 --> 00:05:11,071 l don't know any ofthese people. 17 00:05:11,280 --> 00:05:13,511 They don't interest me, either. 18 00:05:13,985 --> 00:05:15,954 Soon, they'll be history. 19 00:07:01,166 --> 00:07:03,567 - Going out? - Yes. 20 00:07:08,376 --> 00:07:11,541 One's profession is very often determined by one's personality. 21 00:07:11,814 --> 00:07:14,808 l love my job... no decision making. 22 00:07:17,424 --> 00:07:21,190 Like who's to die, where and when - is all planned by others. 23 00:07:22,263 --> 00:07:26,291 l'm a lazy person. l like others to arrange things for me. 24 00:07:26,669 --> 00:07:28,159 That's why l need a partner. 25 00:10:06,858 --> 00:10:07,883 Ming? 26 00:10:10,096 --> 00:10:11,394 Ming 27 00:10:12,633 --> 00:10:14,601 lt is Ming, isn't it? 28 00:10:14,836 --> 00:10:17,170 Remember me? l'm Hoi. 29 00:10:17,506 --> 00:10:22,003 Remember? We were in the same class at junior high 30 00:10:22,314 --> 00:10:23,042 Yes... 31 00:10:23,314 --> 00:10:24,612 What a coincidence 32 00:10:24,649 --> 00:10:27,745 lf my Merc hadn't broken down. we wouldn't have met 33 00:10:27,788 --> 00:10:30,188 Everyone has a past. 34 00:10:30,458 --> 00:10:34,293 Even an assassin once had classmates at junior high. 35 00:10:35,064 --> 00:10:36,930 Whenever l bump into old pals... 36 00:10:37,234 --> 00:10:40,103 ...they always ask the same old questions. 37 00:10:40,772 --> 00:10:43,264 What do you do for a living? 38 00:10:43,709 --> 00:10:46,736 Got a card? We must keep in touch 39 00:10:47,014 --> 00:10:49,949 Let's arrange something. What d'you think? 40 00:10:50,253 --> 00:10:52,813 As long as there's money to make... 41 00:10:54,626 --> 00:10:57,754 You run your own business? 42 00:10:58,096 --> 00:10:59,792 Are you married? 43 00:11:00,099 --> 00:11:02,933 Don't tell me you're still single? 44 00:11:03,303 --> 00:11:07,833 Hey A son He looks exatly like you 45 00:11:08,177 --> 00:11:11,671 You're telling me... Your wife's a nigger, eh? 46 00:11:11,981 --> 00:11:15,077 You're very liberal. Blacks... They're beautiful. 47 00:11:15,386 --> 00:11:19,825 Colour doesn't matter, does it? You really look like a couple. 48 00:11:20,160 --> 00:11:22,356 Say, are you insured? 49 00:11:22,665 --> 00:11:27,194 Think about it. l'm a pro. insurance is my business. 50 00:11:27,470 --> 00:11:30,668 You know, l've been crowned 'King ofthe Brokers... 51 00:11:30,708 --> 00:11:32,232 ...in Southeast Asia. 52 00:11:32,511 --> 00:11:36,244 TlME are doing an interview with me in the next few days. 53 00:11:36,516 --> 00:11:38,951 Look, for old time's sake... 54 00:11:39,221 --> 00:11:42,055 ...l'll work out a decent plan for you. 55 00:11:42,791 --> 00:11:45,591 You may not want to hear this... 56 00:11:45,896 --> 00:11:49,995 ...but accidents happen, your family needs protection. 57 00:11:50,236 --> 00:11:51,897 Your job involves travel. 58 00:11:51,936 --> 00:11:54,372 You must think ofyour family unit. 59 00:11:54,641 --> 00:11:56,701 Would an insurance company... 60 00:11:56,944 --> 00:11:59,210 ...underwrite a professional killer, l wonder? 61 00:11:59,448 --> 00:12:03,750 l'd love to take up his offer... but who do l name as beneficiary? 62 00:12:04,054 --> 00:12:07,684 Remember the big bosom? The one we both fancied? 63 00:12:07,727 --> 00:12:10,821 We're getting married next week. Here's an invitation card. 64 00:12:10,864 --> 00:12:14,926 Just fill in you name, okay? 65 00:12:15,371 --> 00:12:18,671 Please come, and l'll have the insurance ready for you. 66 00:12:18,708 --> 00:12:21,338 Bring your wife along, too. See you 67 00:12:21,912 --> 00:12:26,044 Ages ago l paid a black woman $30 to pose with me for a photo. 68 00:12:26,387 --> 00:12:29,618 Whenever people asked l'd say she's my wife. 69 00:12:29,991 --> 00:12:33,985 And the kid in the picture? l think l bought him an ice cream. 70 00:12:34,429 --> 00:12:37,526 l always wanted to go to a wedding reception. 71 00:12:38,769 --> 00:12:41,763 But l know it's not my scene. 72 00:14:38,735 --> 00:14:40,601 Sifting through a man's rubbish... 73 00:14:40,972 --> 00:14:44,239 ...one can easily find clues as to his background. 74 00:14:45,313 --> 00:14:48,009 He visits this bar a lot. 75 00:14:51,254 --> 00:14:52,688 Likes the laid-back atmosphere. 76 00:14:53,122 --> 00:14:57,152 l always sit at the same table he sat at. 77 00:14:57,195 --> 00:15:00,893 Makes me feel sort of closer to him. 78 00:15:04,639 --> 00:15:10,341 There are some people you can never get close to. 79 00:15:10,647 --> 00:15:16,053 Get too close, and you'll find him boring. 80 00:15:16,923 --> 00:15:21,096 l'm someone who plays by the rules. 81 00:15:21,097 --> 00:15:26,262 l know how to be easygoing. 82 00:20:02,185 --> 00:20:03,881 No, he hasn't come home. 83 00:20:04,189 --> 00:20:08,057 - You're telling the truth? - Why should l lie? 84 00:20:09,396 --> 00:20:12,161 You live here? 85 00:20:12,868 --> 00:20:14,061 Of course. 86 00:20:14,303 --> 00:20:16,567 - Ever seen this person? - No. 87 00:20:29,357 --> 00:20:32,953 Keep out of sight. The cops are still outside. 88 00:20:47,016 --> 00:20:48,107 Where is your son? 89 00:20:48,584 --> 00:20:51,076 We rub shoulders with people every day. 90 00:20:51,788 --> 00:20:55,691 Strangers who may even become friends or confidants. 91 00:20:56,227 --> 00:21:00,893 One thing l do know-these cops will never be my friends. 92 00:21:01,801 --> 00:21:05,638 My name's He Qiwu. My prison number was 223. 93 00:21:06,609 --> 00:21:09,943 l haven't seen him for days. l'll inform you when he returns. 94 00:21:10,314 --> 00:21:12,943 l saw him come in. l want the truth 95 00:21:17,658 --> 00:21:19,387 That's enough Keep still 96 00:21:39,188 --> 00:21:41,019 l'm a very happy man. 97 00:21:41,390 --> 00:21:43,655 l was very talkative when l was small. 98 00:21:43,994 --> 00:21:48,057 But since eating an out of date can of pineapple when l was five... 99 00:21:48,367 --> 00:21:50,563 ...l lost my voice. 100 00:21:51,471 --> 00:21:54,271 For this reason. l have very few friends. 101 00:21:54,575 --> 00:21:57,603 l also found it diffiicult to find a job. 102 00:21:57,980 --> 00:22:01,440 So l finally decided to be my own boss. 103 00:22:19,008 --> 00:22:22,071 Having no capital, my only option... 104 00:22:22,315 --> 00:22:26,582 ...was to enter shops after hours and run my business that way. 105 00:22:26,887 --> 00:22:30,881 l don't mean to take advantage, but it's practical... 106 00:22:31,594 --> 00:22:34,621 to run an all-night business. 107 00:22:35,197 --> 00:22:41,868 Customers do come in at 3 a.m. to buy meat. Business is business. 108 00:22:41,909 --> 00:22:44,742 Always satisfy the needs ofyour customer. 109 00:22:45,012 --> 00:22:48,711 As the old saying goes: 'The customer is always right'. 110 00:22:49,152 --> 00:22:52,884 And as the boss, l must be kind, caring and tolerant. 111 00:22:52,924 --> 00:22:55,188 One can't afford to be selfish... 112 00:22:55,227 --> 00:22:58,425 ...there's no such thing as a free lunch in this world. 113 00:22:58,465 --> 00:23:02,095 l always work very hard at night - well, until very late. 114 00:23:02,435 --> 00:23:06,100 l don't make a fortune, but l'm happy. 115 00:23:23,732 --> 00:23:26,897 Are you crazy? Why are you making me wash my clothes? 116 00:23:26,938 --> 00:23:30,432 l'm a beggar The last thing l need is a laundry 117 00:23:30,474 --> 00:23:32,238 Leave me alone... 118 00:23:33,747 --> 00:23:37,741 You are crazy Get your hands off my clothes 119 00:23:38,019 --> 00:23:42,479 Sod off l'll smash you to pulp 120 00:23:42,792 --> 00:23:46,561 Okay, l'll pay you... if it's money you want 121 00:23:47,132 --> 00:23:48,223 Cretin 122 00:23:50,637 --> 00:23:53,629 Leave it l don't want an aubergine 123 00:23:53,908 --> 00:23:57,437 No, l don't want them l must act like a lady. 124 00:23:57,713 --> 00:24:00,878 l don't accept freebies from strangers. People will talk 125 00:24:01,185 --> 00:24:03,347 l'll have a melon, okay? 126 00:24:05,524 --> 00:24:06,354 Here 127 00:24:12,367 --> 00:24:15,565 What the hell You crazy or something? 128 00:24:16,138 --> 00:24:17,801 Stop that 129 00:24:19,944 --> 00:24:24,279 Listen, l washed my hair yesterday... 130 00:24:28,189 --> 00:24:32,217 Ouch Take it easy... 131 00:24:32,562 --> 00:24:34,928 Don't scratch 132 00:24:38,304 --> 00:24:40,864 l just want a late snack. 133 00:24:41,074 --> 00:24:43,008 l don't need a shampoo 134 00:24:46,948 --> 00:24:49,746 Okay, you win. Do what you like 135 00:24:54,926 --> 00:24:55,950 No 136 00:24:56,929 --> 00:24:59,764 l don't want a shave 137 00:25:06,576 --> 00:25:08,272 Don't touch me... 138 00:25:13,117 --> 00:25:15,781 Listen, l know l'm diffiicult, but l know some... 139 00:25:16,956 --> 00:25:18,015 ...who aren't 140 00:25:21,229 --> 00:25:24,860 Please don't shave me... l don't want a shave... 141 00:25:25,136 --> 00:25:27,400 l'll pay you not to, okay? 142 00:25:28,772 --> 00:25:30,070 Thanks. 143 00:25:31,144 --> 00:25:33,339 A double cone, please. 144 00:25:35,415 --> 00:25:36,907 Fuck lt's you 145 00:25:37,219 --> 00:25:39,745 l'm sorry... sorry... 146 00:25:48,701 --> 00:25:51,865 Stop pulling my hair, okay? 147 00:25:51,904 --> 00:25:54,466 l'll serve myself. 148 00:26:02,286 --> 00:26:03,515 l'll do it. 149 00:26:10,864 --> 00:26:14,597 Hi, it's me. What are you doing? 150 00:26:16,907 --> 00:26:18,933 Go to bed, don't wait up. 151 00:26:21,547 --> 00:26:24,210 l'm having some ice-cream. 152 00:26:25,018 --> 00:26:28,716 l hope l can come home soon. 153 00:26:29,157 --> 00:26:32,685 l don't know how much more l'll have to eat. 154 00:26:33,329 --> 00:26:35,925 Of course l'll have to pay 155 00:26:41,041 --> 00:26:44,239 Look, l've run into this guy, and... 156 00:26:44,811 --> 00:26:47,281 What's to explain? lt's the truth 157 00:26:49,320 --> 00:26:51,915 Come down and see for yourself. 158 00:26:52,189 --> 00:26:53,986 Hey 159 00:26:58,431 --> 00:27:02,267 Oh, no way l can't eat that 160 00:27:04,740 --> 00:27:06,606 lt'll burn my moustache. 161 00:27:08,378 --> 00:27:10,142 This is beyond a joke... 162 00:27:14,621 --> 00:27:17,649 What the hell's going on? 163 00:27:17,892 --> 00:27:21,954 l said come by yourself. l didn't say bring dad and the kids 164 00:27:22,397 --> 00:27:25,367 Too much ice cream's bad for dad. 165 00:27:25,601 --> 00:27:27,968 What if something happens? 166 00:27:29,008 --> 00:27:31,773 And the kids have school tomorrow. 167 00:27:32,112 --> 00:27:34,012 What's that...? 168 00:27:39,187 --> 00:27:44,786 l don't want to die from eating too much ice cream. 169 00:27:44,962 --> 00:27:47,261 Look, l'm being serious. 170 00:27:48,534 --> 00:27:50,934 l'll pay you, okay? 171 00:27:51,238 --> 00:27:55,403 Tell me how much, and l'll buy all the ice cream. Go on. 172 00:27:58,448 --> 00:28:00,917 My ice cream maybe a bit more expensive... 173 00:28:01,485 --> 00:28:04,579 ...but l think this family's having a great time tonight. 174 00:28:06,025 --> 00:28:09,894 l love ice cream. When l was a kid... 175 00:28:09,930 --> 00:28:12,923 ...an ice cream van always stopped outside our place. 176 00:28:12,968 --> 00:28:15,130 Every time l saw it. l was happy. 177 00:28:16,106 --> 00:28:20,407 l even asked my dad why he didn't drive an ice cream van. 178 00:28:21,012 --> 00:28:24,141 He didn't answer me. l later found out... 179 00:28:24,517 --> 00:28:27,749 ...that my mum was killed by an ice cream van. 180 00:28:29,992 --> 00:28:31,824 l was born in Taiwan... 181 00:28:31,860 --> 00:28:35,060 ...and came to Hong Kong with dad when l was five. 182 00:28:35,099 --> 00:28:37,898 He worked as an assistant in Chungking Mansions. 183 00:28:38,204 --> 00:28:42,472 After my mum's death. he very rarely talked. 184 00:28:42,509 --> 00:28:44,704 And we never ate ice cream. 185 00:28:46,381 --> 00:28:49,216 The fact that we're both quiet and subtle... 186 00:28:49,251 --> 00:28:51,846 ...probably explains the close bond between us. 187 00:28:54,760 --> 00:28:59,131 What are you thinking of? 188 00:28:59,833 --> 00:29:02,166 And why the ice cream? 189 00:29:18,426 --> 00:29:21,920 You know l don't like ice cream. lt's too cold... 190 00:29:22,331 --> 00:29:24,926 ...and it gives me the runs. 191 00:29:38,354 --> 00:29:39,684 You're crazy 192 00:29:54,576 --> 00:29:58,378 Let me out What are you playing at? 193 00:30:01,419 --> 00:30:05,323 What are you doing? l'll kill you 194 00:30:05,657 --> 00:30:08,183 Open this door You hear? 195 00:30:22,448 --> 00:30:24,440 Paging 9090. 196 00:30:24,852 --> 00:30:27,481 l'd like to leave a message. 197 00:30:27,755 --> 00:30:30,316 l'll meet his frinds tomorrow. 198 00:30:31,026 --> 00:30:33,723 Let me know where and when. 199 00:32:16,640 --> 00:32:19,838 lt's crystal clear...crystal clear... 200 00:32:20,946 --> 00:32:25,180 l just want to check that l've got the right place. 201 00:32:25,420 --> 00:32:28,446 lt's a fast-food store, not a barber shop. 202 00:32:28,690 --> 00:32:32,423 You may think that we're making a lot of money. 203 00:32:33,397 --> 00:32:36,094 What price a human life? 204 00:32:36,367 --> 00:32:37,766 Depends on your luck. 205 00:32:37,970 --> 00:32:39,563 Business can be slack for ages. 206 00:32:39,839 --> 00:32:41,900 So, to make a living... 207 00:32:42,142 --> 00:32:44,167 ...l'll occasionally invest in other businesses. 208 00:32:44,212 --> 00:32:46,578 Like debt collection. 209 00:32:46,615 --> 00:32:47,707 Thanks. 210 00:32:51,622 --> 00:32:52,782 Hold on. l'll get your money. 211 00:32:58,531 --> 00:32:59,226 Here. 212 00:34:37,736 --> 00:34:40,000 But lately. l've suffered quite a few injuries. 213 00:34:40,974 --> 00:34:44,104 l hate digging bullets out of my own body. 214 00:34:45,146 --> 00:34:47,082 lt's very exhausting. 215 00:34:50,052 --> 00:34:51,715 l went to bed early that night. 216 00:34:52,892 --> 00:34:55,952 When l awoke next morning, l came to a decision. 217 00:35:10,649 --> 00:35:12,776 Lady, we're closed. 218 00:35:13,719 --> 00:35:16,347 Two weeks after l was injured, l asked her out. 219 00:35:17,325 --> 00:35:19,019 l wanted to tell her my decision. 220 00:35:20,328 --> 00:35:24,097 But... l didn't show up. 221 00:35:46,899 --> 00:35:51,396 l'm sure she'll come looking for me in a couple of days. 222 00:35:52,772 --> 00:35:56,473 After all, we've been partners for a long time. 223 00:36:03,589 --> 00:36:07,823 Being partners, you get to understand each other. 224 00:36:08,529 --> 00:36:09,962 Almost able to read each other's minds. 225 00:36:09,997 --> 00:36:11,967 l'd often leave her some clues... 226 00:36:13,703 --> 00:36:16,265 ...to trace my actions, or my whereabouts. 227 00:36:17,474 --> 00:36:19,876 After all these years. she's become part of my life. 228 00:36:26,887 --> 00:36:28,981 But nothing can remain the same forever. 229 00:36:29,892 --> 00:36:32,589 l have to tell her that l desperately want out. 230 00:36:33,197 --> 00:36:36,828 But l don't know how to start. 231 00:36:38,805 --> 00:36:41,272 So, l've devised another method. 232 00:36:47,650 --> 00:36:49,983 A woman may come in asking for me. 233 00:36:50,254 --> 00:36:51,744 Please give her this coin... 234 00:36:52,023 --> 00:36:54,514 ...and tell her that 1818 is my lucky number. 235 00:37:07,412 --> 00:37:11,439 1818...it's the code for one of the songs in this jukebox. 236 00:37:12,452 --> 00:37:14,352 After she's listened to the song. 237 00:37:14,620 --> 00:37:16,350 ...she'll understand my message. 238 00:38:27,356 --> 00:38:28,322 Okay if l sit here? 239 00:38:58,800 --> 00:39:01,200 lt's raining 240 00:39:03,739 --> 00:39:07,404 Let's have some fun Oh, it feels so great 241 00:39:07,811 --> 00:39:09,474 Come on 242 00:39:28,608 --> 00:39:29,301 Why? 243 00:39:29,775 --> 00:39:32,370 Perhaps l'm tense... 244 00:39:32,914 --> 00:39:33,779 Why? 245 00:39:34,983 --> 00:39:36,142 You coming? 246 00:39:37,352 --> 00:39:38,284 No? 247 00:39:40,357 --> 00:39:41,550 Okay 248 00:39:46,299 --> 00:39:48,268 Sure you don't want to come? 249 00:39:48,569 --> 00:39:50,332 Made up your mind? 250 00:39:51,272 --> 00:39:52,399 Forget it 251 00:39:58,248 --> 00:40:01,378 Hey...come and get it 252 00:40:13,337 --> 00:40:16,433 lt's not drying. 253 00:40:18,475 --> 00:40:21,470 l'll take it to the cleaners for you tomorrow. 254 00:40:21,948 --> 00:40:23,142 Okay? 255 00:40:25,720 --> 00:40:28,053 Did you hear me? 256 00:40:29,927 --> 00:40:31,656 Answer me 257 00:40:35,100 --> 00:40:37,399 Open the door 258 00:40:41,943 --> 00:40:46,608 Hmm, nice. Fits you well. 259 00:40:48,183 --> 00:40:49,550 Whose is this? 260 00:40:50,988 --> 00:40:52,352 Why? 261 00:40:53,258 --> 00:40:55,193 Do l know you? 262 00:40:55,762 --> 00:40:57,730 You bastard 263 00:41:02,872 --> 00:41:05,535 What are you doing? 264 00:41:05,875 --> 00:41:07,208 Help 265 00:41:12,017 --> 00:41:14,646 What now? 266 00:41:17,559 --> 00:41:19,892 What do you want? 267 00:41:37,721 --> 00:41:39,188 What do you want? 268 00:41:40,658 --> 00:41:43,150 l'm overwhelmed 269 00:41:43,494 --> 00:41:44,462 Great 270 00:42:08,663 --> 00:42:10,393 Guess why l became a blonde? 271 00:42:11,501 --> 00:42:12,661 l don't know. 272 00:42:14,706 --> 00:42:16,696 So no one will forget me. 273 00:42:17,575 --> 00:42:18,940 Looks great 274 00:42:19,645 --> 00:42:21,135 You're making fun of me. 275 00:42:21,448 --> 00:42:23,541 No, you're very special. 276 00:42:23,951 --> 00:42:26,010 l've heard it all before. 277 00:42:26,221 --> 00:42:27,551 From whom? 278 00:42:30,360 --> 00:42:31,453 You 279 00:42:32,496 --> 00:42:34,556 We were together for some time. 280 00:42:34,834 --> 00:42:36,630 l had long hair. 281 00:42:38,505 --> 00:42:41,532 You called me 'Baby'. 282 00:42:42,877 --> 00:42:44,640 Really? 283 00:42:45,681 --> 00:42:47,411 Yes. 284 00:42:48,852 --> 00:42:51,617 Let bygones be bygones. 285 00:42:51,956 --> 00:42:54,688 You like me now, that's fine. 286 00:42:58,599 --> 00:43:00,192 l didn't say that. 287 00:43:01,937 --> 00:43:04,429 l want some female company. 288 00:43:05,342 --> 00:43:06,536 Fine. 289 00:43:07,478 --> 00:43:09,003 Just for the night. 290 00:43:10,784 --> 00:43:14,277 Maybe you'll like me better in the morning. 291 00:46:44,447 --> 00:46:47,712 Get out On your way 292 00:46:48,486 --> 00:46:52,547 Get the hell out of here 293 00:47:02,704 --> 00:47:03,968 Hello? 294 00:47:06,377 --> 00:47:08,676 What l d'you want to tell me? 295 00:47:10,080 --> 00:47:12,277 You want to have kids? 296 00:47:12,851 --> 00:47:14,684 What's all this crap? 297 00:47:16,924 --> 00:47:19,486 You want to get marrid? Fine 298 00:47:20,530 --> 00:47:24,058 l'll marry you...but l'll need some time. 299 00:47:24,435 --> 00:47:28,373 There's no need? Why? What do you mean? 300 00:47:28,742 --> 00:47:31,609 Oh, you dickhead 301 00:47:32,346 --> 00:47:37,307 You sent me a wedding invitation? Why did you do that? 302 00:47:41,559 --> 00:47:46,589 Oh, l see Congratulations 303 00:47:46,899 --> 00:47:49,301 Who's the lucky girl? 304 00:47:50,238 --> 00:47:51,672 Blondie? 305 00:47:51,974 --> 00:47:55,239 Well, what a perfect couple 306 00:47:55,913 --> 00:47:58,906 Me? Her bridesmaid? 307 00:48:00,151 --> 00:48:01,983 What should l wear? 308 00:48:02,321 --> 00:48:06,349 Chinese style? Me, as a pageboy? 309 00:48:07,328 --> 00:48:09,296 Should be interesting 310 00:48:09,599 --> 00:48:13,000 Sure. ls Blondie there? 311 00:48:13,303 --> 00:48:15,704 l must congratulate her. 312 00:48:16,008 --> 00:48:18,842 Okay. Thanks. Bye bye. 313 00:48:24,385 --> 00:48:27,015 Lend me a coin for the phone? 314 00:48:39,073 --> 00:48:39,971 Blondie? 315 00:48:40,340 --> 00:48:44,143 l know you're there. Stop playing games 316 00:48:44,981 --> 00:48:47,347 Pick up the phone, will you? 317 00:48:47,618 --> 00:48:50,179 Damn you l'll curse your next life 318 00:48:50,487 --> 00:48:52,150 Marrying Johnny, eh? 319 00:48:52,391 --> 00:48:54,416 l only asked you to pay his electricity bill 320 00:48:54,660 --> 00:48:58,154 And now you're marrying him You scheming bitch 321 00:48:58,433 --> 00:48:59,832 He doesn't love you 322 00:49:00,134 --> 00:49:03,572 He's using you to bear him a son He wants him... 323 00:49:03,807 --> 00:49:06,675 ...born in the Year ofthe Pig. lt's already April 324 00:49:06,944 --> 00:49:08,741 You won't have enough time 325 00:49:09,882 --> 00:49:11,179 Oh, l get it 326 00:49:11,417 --> 00:49:14,478 You got pregnant by another guy and told Johnny it's his 327 00:49:14,756 --> 00:49:16,815 lf l ever see you again... 328 00:49:17,092 --> 00:49:20,155 ...l'll flush you down the pan like the shit you are 329 00:49:20,430 --> 00:49:24,333 Hello? Hello? l'm not finished yet Hello? 330 00:49:26,139 --> 00:49:27,696 Give me another coin 331 00:49:36,184 --> 00:49:38,814 Fuck The bitch has hung up on me 332 00:49:44,931 --> 00:49:46,330 No 333 00:49:48,770 --> 00:49:50,829 l need a shouler to cry on 334 00:50:00,186 --> 00:50:02,712 The night's full ofweirdos. 335 00:50:03,689 --> 00:50:07,126 This one seems to turn up wherever l go. 336 00:50:09,598 --> 00:50:12,864 l'm fine now. l'll pay you back next time l see you. 337 00:50:13,136 --> 00:50:14,662 Same old story. 338 00:50:21,848 --> 00:50:23,545 l wish l could tell her... 339 00:50:23,851 --> 00:50:26,549 ...you can't solve problems over the phone. 340 00:50:26,822 --> 00:50:29,088 You have to talk, face to face. 341 00:50:29,126 --> 00:50:31,391 lt that fails, you can punch him on the nose. 342 00:50:31,930 --> 00:50:34,264 l keep my thoughts to myself. 343 00:50:34,632 --> 00:50:38,000 But somehow, she appears to be able to read my mind. 344 00:50:41,108 --> 00:50:44,237 l think you're right. Let's go. 345 00:51:04,107 --> 00:51:08,671 Blondie, l know you're there Come out ifyou've got the guts 346 00:51:08,914 --> 00:51:11,544 We're gonna torch the place on the count ofthree. 347 00:51:11,584 --> 00:51:13,815 One, two, three 348 00:51:15,389 --> 00:51:16,220 Wrong floor 349 00:51:18,226 --> 00:51:20,958 Blondie Come on out 350 00:51:20,997 --> 00:51:25,800 3 seconds and you burn One, two, three 351 00:51:27,774 --> 00:51:29,298 Let's try the next floor. 352 00:51:31,746 --> 00:51:32,771 ls that a wig? 353 00:51:33,047 --> 00:51:35,540 No way, it comes with age 354 00:51:35,784 --> 00:51:38,654 Looks blond, not grey. You related to Blondie? 355 00:51:39,356 --> 00:51:41,017 l don't know any Blondie. 356 00:51:41,259 --> 00:51:42,750 Her nickname's 'Stowaway' Well? 357 00:51:43,028 --> 00:51:45,862 - Funny name - ls she your chick? 358 00:51:46,133 --> 00:51:48,601 Leave me alone, you loonies 359 00:51:49,303 --> 00:51:52,171 Pervert Follow her... 360 00:51:53,376 --> 00:51:55,344 - ls Blondie your daughter? - No. 361 00:51:55,612 --> 00:51:58,582 l can see a resemblance. You've forgotten her? 362 00:51:58,849 --> 00:52:00,681 - Think hard - Leave it 363 00:52:00,920 --> 00:52:02,820 We searched high and low all night. 364 00:52:03,088 --> 00:52:05,923 l don't think she knows where this blondie lives. 365 00:52:06,528 --> 00:52:07,825 l give up. 366 00:52:08,463 --> 00:52:12,799 Everyone protects her, hides her away. Where the hell is she? 367 00:52:13,069 --> 00:52:14,935 Why won't anyone help me? 368 00:52:15,206 --> 00:52:16,868 The slut 369 00:52:17,176 --> 00:52:19,872 lt's not fair What kind of game is this? 370 00:52:20,112 --> 00:52:21,740 l'm not playing anymore 371 00:52:21,982 --> 00:52:24,748 You must have slept with her. 372 00:52:25,019 --> 00:52:29,014 l bet you have, but you won't admit it. Right? 373 00:52:29,393 --> 00:52:31,156 You on vacation? 374 00:52:31,462 --> 00:52:34,626 Think the whole world's on your side, bitch? 375 00:52:45,681 --> 00:52:47,343 Blondie 376 00:52:48,119 --> 00:52:51,921 You slut You dare show your face? You're finished 377 00:52:52,758 --> 00:52:56,821 You bitch Slut Tramp 378 00:52:57,131 --> 00:53:00,193 Fuck you You bitch 379 00:53:05,275 --> 00:53:08,439 Where does all this energy come from? 380 00:53:12,820 --> 00:53:15,288 Stop eating - watch the door. 381 00:53:15,556 --> 00:53:17,889 Blondie could show up any minute now. 382 00:53:18,161 --> 00:53:20,221 She comes here with her dad. 383 00:53:24,303 --> 00:53:27,000 How do you spell 'Blondie'? 384 00:53:31,379 --> 00:53:34,838 Oh, what the hell... 385 00:53:37,320 --> 00:53:38,582 Listen to this. 386 00:53:38,823 --> 00:53:43,159 l, Blondie, a.k.a. Stowaway, behaved in an ugly & shameless way. 387 00:53:43,429 --> 00:53:46,524 l'm returning Johnny Kwong to his rightful girlfriend Charlie Young. 388 00:53:46,799 --> 00:53:49,361 l hereby terminate all relations with him. 389 00:53:49,637 --> 00:53:53,631 Our signatures binding until death. Great. You think so? 390 00:53:55,178 --> 00:53:57,647 l'll make Blondie sign this. 391 00:53:57,915 --> 00:54:00,544 Must get her fingerprints and l.D. number on it. 392 00:54:00,820 --> 00:54:03,619 Get her dad as a witness. photograph them together. 393 00:54:03,891 --> 00:54:05,154 Blondie? 394 00:54:06,194 --> 00:54:07,524 You're Blondie? 395 00:54:12,736 --> 00:54:14,136 You're Blondie? 396 00:54:14,371 --> 00:54:15,498 Yeah, so what? 397 00:54:18,944 --> 00:54:20,641 Hey, you Blondie? 398 00:54:21,848 --> 00:54:26,048 l'll fucking chop you into little pieces 399 00:55:10,550 --> 00:55:12,712 They say women are made ofwater. 400 00:55:12,987 --> 00:55:14,419 So are some men. 401 00:55:15,624 --> 00:55:18,184 Most folk experience first love in their teens. 402 00:55:18,862 --> 00:55:20,591 l was a bit older. 403 00:55:21,332 --> 00:55:22,993 Maybe l'm too choosy. 404 00:55:23,833 --> 00:55:26,736 On May 30th, 1995... 405 00:55:26,974 --> 00:55:29,033 ...l fell in love for the first time. 406 00:55:29,509 --> 00:55:31,739 lt was raining that night. 407 00:55:32,615 --> 00:55:34,549 l looked at her... 408 00:55:34,782 --> 00:55:37,718 ...and had this feeling like l was a store. 409 00:55:38,122 --> 00:55:40,113 ...and that she was me. 410 00:55:40,258 --> 00:55:43,821 Without any warning, she suddenly enters the store. 411 00:55:44,430 --> 00:55:48,492 l don't know how long she'll stay The longer the better, of course. 412 00:57:39,358 --> 00:57:42,759 When did you last wash? You need a bath. 413 00:57:43,096 --> 00:57:45,793 Huh? You stink all over 414 00:57:47,435 --> 00:57:50,564 When did you dye your hair? 415 00:57:54,978 --> 00:57:57,311 They say love can change a man. 416 00:57:57,615 --> 00:58:01,244 l find myself looking handsome and becoming more charming. 417 00:58:01,520 --> 00:58:04,547 Suddenly, l discover my hair's turning blond. 418 00:58:04,893 --> 00:58:07,190 Perhaps it's because my mum was Russian. 419 00:58:08,130 --> 00:58:10,793 Dad speaks in a Taiwanese dialect... 420 00:58:11,068 --> 00:58:12,865 ...which no on can understand... 421 00:58:14,205 --> 00:58:15,797 ...because of his strong Russian accent. 422 00:58:16,042 --> 00:58:18,373 Hello? Chungking Mansions. 423 00:58:18,778 --> 00:58:21,373 Who's speaking? Blondie? 424 00:58:38,439 --> 00:58:40,840 On June 22nd, 1995... 425 00:58:41,208 --> 00:58:44,703 ...the ltalian team Sampdoria came to play in Hong Kong. 426 00:58:45,048 --> 00:58:46,982 l took Charlie to the match. 427 00:58:47,384 --> 00:58:49,216 She's a fan of Ruud Gullit. 428 00:58:50,589 --> 00:58:53,024 She was ecstatic that night. 429 00:58:54,094 --> 00:58:56,928 She insisted in staying on after the game. 430 00:58:57,198 --> 00:59:01,637 lt's not right What was the point of playing? 431 00:59:02,505 --> 00:59:07,103 They had the better team. Our boys were outclassed 432 00:59:08,047 --> 00:59:12,279 There's no miracles in this world. Fat chance 433 00:59:15,859 --> 00:59:17,950 Do you know why l came? 434 00:59:19,729 --> 00:59:23,427 l was actually hoping for a miracle. 435 00:59:23,936 --> 00:59:27,339 Johnny's a great fan of Gullit. 436 00:59:27,608 --> 00:59:29,269 l thought he would come. 437 00:59:29,810 --> 00:59:33,178 He wouldn't have had time. He's getting married tomorrow. 438 00:59:35,051 --> 00:59:37,383 Guess why l was yelling and waving... 439 00:59:37,688 --> 00:59:41,648 ...and acting crazy earlier? l hoped he'd see me on TV. 440 00:59:48,903 --> 00:59:53,070 He promised me he'd come So why didn't he? 441 00:59:55,512 --> 01:00:00,247 l realise that she still misses Johnny, but it hurts me. 442 01:00:00,519 --> 01:00:03,615 But l'm an optimistic person. lt's said... 443 01:00:04,359 --> 01:00:06,293 ...nothing remains the same forever. 444 01:00:06,629 --> 01:00:09,121 But will it apply to Johnny and Charlie? 445 01:00:10,033 --> 01:00:12,093 Time will tell. l suppose. 446 01:00:27,556 --> 01:00:29,617 Perhaps l'm being a bit too optimistic. 447 01:00:30,762 --> 01:00:34,200 A few days later, l invited her to another match. 448 01:00:35,068 --> 01:00:36,558 She didn't turn up. 449 01:00:38,239 --> 01:00:41,142 l really thought she'd soon get over Johnny. 450 01:00:42,311 --> 01:00:46,409 How wrong could l have been? lt was me she got over. 451 01:00:50,122 --> 01:00:52,613 l stayed on after the match. 452 01:00:53,125 --> 01:00:56,962 As the stadium lights dimmed. l redlised she wouldn't show. 453 01:00:57,199 --> 01:00:59,895 l'm heartbroken. Not a hope 454 01:01:08,181 --> 01:01:10,615 They say 'love hurts'... 455 01:01:11,050 --> 01:01:13,246 ...but it's different with me. 456 01:01:20,764 --> 01:01:21,857 Something strange happens. My hair changes colour. 457 01:01:22,234 --> 01:01:22,961 Just like with my first love. 458 01:01:23,267 --> 01:01:26,238 l also realised how irresponsible l had been in the past. 459 01:01:27,842 --> 01:01:31,472 l shouldn't have taken over other people's shops... 460 01:01:31,679 --> 01:01:33,512 ...the way l did. 461 01:01:33,750 --> 01:01:36,048 Every shop must have its own feeling. 462 01:01:37,388 --> 01:01:39,722 This realisation cheered me up and prompted me... 463 01:01:40,758 --> 01:01:42,522 ...to change my life. 464 01:01:57,082 --> 01:01:58,379 Welcome. 465 01:02:00,086 --> 01:02:01,451 Just for one. 466 01:02:02,523 --> 01:02:06,289 We'll have a new menu next time you come. 467 01:02:06,829 --> 01:02:07,988 Am l keeping you? 468 01:02:10,934 --> 01:02:13,369 Get a glass. Be my guest. 469 01:02:23,852 --> 01:02:24,911 How's business? 470 01:02:38,573 --> 01:02:41,270 What's it cost to set up a place like this? 471 01:02:57,398 --> 01:03:02,462 Hi, there. You interested in a business? 472 01:03:04,342 --> 01:03:07,642 Just wondered how much a place like this cost. 473 01:03:07,913 --> 01:03:09,644 At least a million. 474 01:03:10,017 --> 01:03:13,282 When you live out of a suitcase... 475 01:03:13,522 --> 01:03:16,321 ...you don't need a place ofyour own. 476 01:03:17,326 --> 01:03:19,124 Things have changed, though. 477 01:03:19,396 --> 01:03:21,889 Got to start planning ahead. 478 01:03:22,768 --> 01:03:25,236 l had a good chat that evening. 479 01:03:25,638 --> 01:03:27,539 He even offered to help me... 480 01:03:28,341 --> 01:03:32,837 ...if l started up my own place. 481 01:03:33,750 --> 01:03:35,446 - Another beer? - Why not? 482 01:03:54,377 --> 01:03:56,539 What are you really worth? 483 01:04:11,401 --> 01:04:13,893 l'd stayed away from the bar for some time. 484 01:04:14,507 --> 01:04:16,906 l couldn't bear hearing that song. 485 01:04:19,279 --> 01:04:21,839 But some things you can't escape from. 486 01:04:22,784 --> 01:04:25,982 So, after that evening, l never went back. 487 01:04:27,223 --> 01:04:30,523 Happy birthday to you 488 01:05:01,171 --> 01:05:04,766 Happy birthday to you 489 01:05:05,110 --> 01:05:09,308 Happy birthday to you 490 01:05:09,716 --> 01:05:13,779 Happy birthday, happy birthday 491 01:05:14,056 --> 01:05:20,020 Happy birthday to you 492 01:05:22,267 --> 01:05:23,928 - Okay? - Good. 493 01:05:58,684 --> 01:06:00,346 How are you? 494 01:06:02,723 --> 01:06:05,887 Dad's fine. No need to worry. 495 01:06:09,232 --> 01:06:11,828 l know it's your birthday soon. 496 01:06:12,336 --> 01:06:14,771 Sorry l can't be with you. 497 01:06:16,075 --> 01:06:19,273 ls mum feeling better now? 498 01:06:20,747 --> 01:06:25,448 ls your sister okay? Doing well at school? 499 01:06:29,828 --> 01:06:31,523 How was that? 500 01:06:31,563 --> 01:06:34,362 Sato-san loves his family very much. 501 01:06:35,035 --> 01:06:39,905 Before his present job he used to be a film diretor. 502 01:06:40,176 --> 01:06:43,339 So whenever he has family business to talk about... 503 01:06:43,580 --> 01:06:46,049 ...he just makes a video recording. 504 01:06:47,319 --> 01:06:51,586 l'm sure his son gets great pleasure in receiving the tapes. 505 01:06:52,358 --> 01:06:55,158 l'd like to do the same... 506 01:06:55,397 --> 01:06:57,661 ...but who would l send the tapes to? 507 01:06:58,534 --> 01:07:01,403 l can't really send them to myself. 508 01:08:10,900 --> 01:08:13,131 Maybe l could be like Sato-san's son... 509 01:08:13,805 --> 01:08:16,274 ...and imagine the happiness he gets from the tapes. 510 01:08:17,978 --> 01:08:19,777 How much for a double room? 511 01:08:20,047 --> 01:08:21,606 With twin beds? 512 01:08:21,815 --> 01:08:22,578 Yes... 513 01:08:22,785 --> 01:08:25,015 Twin room - four fifty. 514 01:08:25,288 --> 01:08:26,812 Too damned expensive. 515 01:08:27,390 --> 01:08:29,416 You've got to be kidding. 516 01:08:34,835 --> 01:08:36,701 Forget it 517 01:08:36,972 --> 01:08:38,565 Calm down... 518 01:09:33,349 --> 01:09:35,681 Stop filming Go to bed 519 01:09:43,463 --> 01:09:47,868 That's enough Go on, get out of here 520 01:10:50,657 --> 01:10:52,853 Later that night... 521 01:10:53,227 --> 01:10:56,026 ...l caught dad having a sneak look at the tape. 522 01:10:56,497 --> 01:10:58,261 He really enjoyed it. 523 01:10:59,235 --> 01:11:01,534 My memory's not that good. but... 524 01:11:02,239 --> 01:11:06,576 ...l did remember that it was his 60th birthday. 525 01:11:07,779 --> 01:11:11,980 God knows why. But he gets great amusement watching it. 526 01:11:12,288 --> 01:11:14,552 And l do know that he's happy. 527 01:11:16,659 --> 01:11:18,424 Silly devil... 528 01:11:42,229 --> 01:11:44,629 Working with someone for a long time... 529 01:11:44,865 --> 01:11:47,595 ...you're bound to be influenced in some way. 530 01:11:47,868 --> 01:11:49,804 l know that fragrance... 531 01:11:51,508 --> 01:11:54,603 ...but l'm not used to smelling it on other women. 532 01:12:01,856 --> 01:12:04,347 This suits me just fine. 533 01:12:04,959 --> 01:12:07,725 lt's shrunk a bit, though. 534 01:12:12,604 --> 01:12:15,903 l always thought the perfume was a bit overpowering. 535 01:12:17,111 --> 01:12:20,605 l smelt it on this other woman this afternoon. 536 01:12:21,583 --> 01:12:23,711 She wants to see you. 537 01:12:24,087 --> 01:12:26,112 l fixed up a meeting. 538 01:12:27,758 --> 01:12:28,817 Will you go? 539 01:12:34,000 --> 01:12:37,597 l think you should go and get things sorted out. 540 01:12:41,044 --> 01:12:43,309 Perhaps it's not such a good idea. 541 01:12:49,955 --> 01:12:52,117 Anyway, l thought you'd go. 542 01:12:53,728 --> 01:12:54,956 This is for you. 543 01:13:48,838 --> 01:13:50,396 l'd like... 544 01:13:51,509 --> 01:13:53,067 ...a packet of crisps. 545 01:13:53,744 --> 01:13:56,213 Not the red pack, the yellow 546 01:14:33,700 --> 01:14:36,168 They sit there together for ages. 547 01:14:36,737 --> 01:14:38,729 l wonder what they're talking about? 548 01:14:39,174 --> 01:14:42,509 Meanwhile the rain keeps bucketing down. 549 01:14:42,847 --> 01:14:46,784 lt's raining so heavily, how will l get home by myself? 550 01:15:03,008 --> 01:15:05,636 And just when l need a raincoat... 551 01:15:06,513 --> 01:15:08,573 ...he appears at my side. 552 01:15:11,721 --> 01:15:13,551 l hope the rain... 553 01:15:14,958 --> 01:15:16,219 ...will never stop. 554 01:15:21,100 --> 01:15:23,193 l'm not coming in. 555 01:15:23,802 --> 01:15:29,300 Then why walk me home? 556 01:15:31,281 --> 01:15:34,046 You could've let me walk 557 01:15:34,317 --> 01:15:36,377 l was going to do that anyway. 558 01:15:36,687 --> 01:15:39,486 You trying to be funny? 559 01:15:40,459 --> 01:15:43,953 Oh, what the hell Just fuck off, will you? 560 01:15:47,970 --> 01:15:49,528 We came to an agreement. 561 01:15:49,806 --> 01:15:51,638 l never agreed anything 562 01:15:52,275 --> 01:15:55,838 You insisted on seeing her, not me What d'you want from me now? 563 01:15:57,684 --> 01:16:01,416 You think l'm stupid? Oh, get lost 564 01:16:04,560 --> 01:16:07,290 You're a cheat and a liar 565 01:16:12,336 --> 01:16:14,569 Give me your hand... 566 01:16:20,582 --> 01:16:24,075 Why? 567 01:16:24,354 --> 01:16:26,586 l've left my mark, okay? 568 01:16:27,157 --> 01:16:30,890 You may forget my face, but you won't forget my bite 569 01:16:34,101 --> 01:16:36,730 l'm easily recognised, though... 570 01:16:37,038 --> 01:16:40,702 ...by the mole on my face. 571 01:16:40,977 --> 01:16:44,675 lf a woman with a mole on her face ever comes up to you... 572 01:16:46,118 --> 01:16:48,781 ...it could be me. 573 01:16:52,292 --> 01:16:54,659 Will you remember that? 574 01:16:58,434 --> 01:17:00,164 l'll remember. 575 01:17:27,076 --> 01:17:29,168 Will l remember her? 576 01:17:30,979 --> 01:17:33,074 Actually, it's not important. 577 01:17:33,383 --> 01:17:38,322 For her l was an oasis in her journey through life. 578 01:17:38,590 --> 01:17:40,718 l hope she soon reaches her destination... 579 01:17:40,993 --> 01:17:43,656 ...and finds her soulmate for life. 580 01:17:43,932 --> 01:17:45,866 We all need a partner. 581 01:17:47,635 --> 01:17:49,867 When will l find mine? 582 01:17:58,118 --> 01:17:59,916 Are we will partners? 583 01:18:19,179 --> 01:18:23,620 l don't know how to answer her question. 584 01:18:23,920 --> 01:18:27,617 l've come to look at partners from a new angle. 585 01:18:28,759 --> 01:18:30,854 As a business partner, she's perfect... 586 01:18:31,197 --> 01:18:35,659 ...but not one you could spend your life with. 587 01:18:38,040 --> 01:18:40,771 l'm terminating our business relationship. 588 01:18:53,762 --> 01:18:56,492 Do me one last favour, will you? 589 01:19:04,210 --> 01:19:05,939 l don't know why l agreed. 590 01:19:06,646 --> 01:19:08,842 Probably because it's a last favour. 591 01:19:35,219 --> 01:19:37,051 l want to place an advert for my friend. 592 01:19:41,661 --> 01:19:43,459 l want the front page. 593 01:23:10,718 --> 01:23:15,954 The best thing about my job - l don't have to make decisions. 594 01:23:16,795 --> 01:23:22,531 Who's to die, when and where, it's all been planned by others. 595 01:23:25,674 --> 01:23:27,231 l'm a lazy person. 596 01:23:28,444 --> 01:23:30,912 l like others to arrange things for me. 597 01:23:32,548 --> 01:23:34,949 But l've been doing some thinking lately. 598 01:23:35,353 --> 01:23:37,822 l feel the need for change. 599 01:23:38,992 --> 01:23:41,017 Whether it's right or wrong... 600 01:23:41,929 --> 01:23:45,366 ...l must make a decision for myself. 601 01:24:28,593 --> 01:24:30,459 'Being photographed will shorten your life'. 602 01:24:31,531 --> 01:24:33,591 Seems there's some truth in it. 603 01:24:34,735 --> 01:24:36,795 One evening, dad was taken ill. 604 01:24:37,640 --> 01:24:39,301 l took him to hospital. 605 01:24:41,078 --> 01:24:43,808 A little later, he passed away. 606 01:24:46,484 --> 01:24:48,043 Thanks to him, all my life... 607 01:24:48,087 --> 01:24:50,956 ...l've always felt like a little boy. 608 01:24:52,393 --> 01:24:55,523 He was always there to sort out my problems. 609 01:24:57,200 --> 01:25:00,067 Packing his things away that evening... 610 01:25:00,104 --> 01:25:05,059 He was always there to sort out my problems. 611 01:25:07,081 --> 01:25:11,211 Packing his things away that evening... 612 01:25:29,111 --> 01:25:29,840 ...l felt grown-up for the first time. 613 01:25:29,879 --> 01:25:31,313 l didn't want to be grown-up... ...l just wanted dad with me. 614 01:25:31,347 --> 01:25:33,976 When l left the hotel... 615 01:25:34,318 --> 01:25:35,217 ...l took the videotapes with me. 616 01:25:35,454 --> 01:25:36,784 l watched them over and over again. 617 01:27:22,167 --> 01:27:25,138 Watching dad cooking made me very happy. 618 01:27:26,641 --> 01:27:30,602 l know l'll never taste his steaks again... 619 01:27:31,147 --> 01:27:34,481 ...but l'll never forget just how they tasted. 620 01:27:40,793 --> 01:27:43,593 Oh, hell, it's you again 621 01:27:43,865 --> 01:27:45,561 Not the hair Leave it... 622 01:27:46,835 --> 01:27:50,203 l'm happy to be your client. 623 01:27:50,675 --> 01:27:52,540 Did l ever refuse? 624 01:27:53,011 --> 01:27:55,036 l didn't, did l? 625 01:27:55,314 --> 01:27:58,079 Just look at me Let go of me... 626 01:27:58,319 --> 01:28:00,311 My wife's visiting China... 627 01:28:00,588 --> 01:28:03,582 ...and l've some business to attend to. 628 01:28:03,925 --> 01:28:06,555 Give me three hours and l'll be back. 629 01:28:06,797 --> 01:28:09,529 Three hours, okay? Three hours... 630 01:28:10,936 --> 01:28:12,596 Two hours? 631 01:28:12,840 --> 01:28:15,205 Two hours and l'll be back. Deal? 632 01:28:16,310 --> 01:28:20,838 Trust me. We're old friends, aren't we? 633 01:28:20,882 --> 01:28:24,445 People cross all the time. Two hours... 634 01:28:24,756 --> 01:28:28,817 Trust me, you have my word We're like brothers, right? 635 01:28:30,864 --> 01:28:33,231 You want it written in blood? 636 01:28:33,501 --> 01:28:35,766 You're kidding, right? 637 01:28:36,170 --> 01:28:38,470 Leave it out... 638 01:28:38,742 --> 01:28:41,837 Just one hour, okay? 639 01:28:42,112 --> 01:28:45,743 Don't do this... have mercy... Wait... 640 01:28:48,688 --> 01:28:51,386 Can l have some small change, please? 641 01:28:58,269 --> 01:28:59,257 Thanks. 642 01:29:03,777 --> 01:29:06,406 l'm downstairs already. 643 01:29:06,746 --> 01:29:09,409 l'm waiting for you.'Bye. 644 01:29:18,497 --> 01:29:21,092 Talk about bad timing... 645 01:29:21,500 --> 01:29:25,666 Shortly after dad died, Sato-san returned to Japan. 646 01:29:26,708 --> 01:29:29,109 l haven't got much money saved... 647 01:29:29,145 --> 01:29:32,582 ...so l can only do what l'm best at - being my own boss. 648 01:29:33,249 --> 01:29:35,913 l'm being very cautious this time. 649 01:29:35,954 --> 01:29:38,549 l pick only the stronger ones. 650 01:29:38,591 --> 01:29:41,221 Ones that won't get hurt easily. 651 01:29:41,529 --> 01:29:44,589 Take this one for example. guts of steel. 652 01:29:44,867 --> 01:29:46,835 Saves a lot of hassle. 653 01:29:47,370 --> 01:29:50,498 Sometimes l run into old acquaintances. 654 01:29:50,541 --> 01:29:53,204 Some haven't changed at all. 655 01:29:53,512 --> 01:29:56,038 Others l hardly recognise. 656 01:29:56,549 --> 01:29:58,983 l'm always glad to see them... 657 01:29:59,321 --> 01:30:02,484 ...even though they may not remember me. 658 01:30:03,826 --> 01:30:07,787 Of course, there are some exceptions to the rule. 659 01:30:08,098 --> 01:30:10,761 On August 29th, 1995... 660 01:30:11,035 --> 01:30:13,939 ...l ran into my first love again. 661 01:30:13,974 --> 01:30:16,204 l don't think she recognised me. 662 01:30:18,312 --> 01:30:20,804 l guess l'm more handsome now. 663 01:30:29,162 --> 01:30:31,597 - You're late. - Sorry. 664 01:30:31,899 --> 01:30:35,358 - What's up with him? - l've no idea. 665 01:30:51,960 --> 01:30:54,930 lt turned quite cold that evening. 666 01:30:55,932 --> 01:30:59,461 l hadn't expected winter to come so soon. 667 01:31:05,813 --> 01:31:08,214 l'm not used to this kind ofweather. 668 01:31:09,618 --> 01:31:13,181 lt seems to have been a long winter. 669 01:31:14,058 --> 01:31:17,222 Although l eat well every day... 670 01:31:18,095 --> 01:31:20,258 ...l still feel cold. 671 01:31:21,000 --> 01:31:24,564 l've got used to working alone. 672 01:31:26,241 --> 01:31:30,839 Occasionally l do work with others... 673 01:31:30,881 --> 01:31:34,318 ...but not on a regular basis. 674 01:31:35,420 --> 01:31:38,185 l've learnt to be more careful. 675 01:31:39,359 --> 01:31:43,695 For instance, l won't work in hotels any more. 676 01:31:44,266 --> 01:31:47,362 And no more checking out rubbish bins. 677 01:31:48,138 --> 01:31:50,630 l firmly believe... 678 01:31:50,942 --> 01:31:54,880 ...one mustn't get emotionally involved with one's partner. 679 01:32:52,661 --> 01:32:55,256 We rub shoulders with many people every day. 680 01:32:56,165 --> 01:32:59,864 Some may become close friends, or confidants. 681 01:33:00,304 --> 01:33:03,367 That's why l'm always optimistic. 682 01:33:04,711 --> 01:33:06,804 Sometimes it hurts. 683 01:33:07,215 --> 01:33:10,015 Not to worry - l try to stay happy. 684 01:33:15,160 --> 01:33:18,755 That night, l saw that woman again. 685 01:33:19,031 --> 01:33:22,002 l knew we'd never be friends or confidants... 686 01:33:22,235 --> 01:33:25,638 ...we'd let too many chances pass us by. 687 01:33:25,940 --> 01:33:29,810 Nothing happened, there was no chemistry. 688 01:33:30,213 --> 01:33:32,648 Maybe it was the weather... 689 01:33:32,984 --> 01:33:36,545 ...but that night l found her very alluring. 690 01:34:12,872 --> 01:34:17,607 l'm about to leave, l ask him to take me home. 691 01:34:18,147 --> 01:34:21,584 l haven't ridden pillion for a long time... 692 01:34:21,917 --> 01:34:25,515 ...nor have l been this close to a man in ages. 693 01:34:26,558 --> 01:34:30,017 The road home isn't very long... 694 01:34:30,898 --> 01:34:34,766 ...and l know l'll be getting off soon. 695 01:34:34,803 --> 01:34:37,329 But at this moment, l'm feeling such lovely warmth.