1 00:00:24,001 --> 00:00:26,917 China. Ming Dynasty. 2 00:00:26,917 --> 00:00:30,209 The year is 1457 AD. 3 00:00:30,209 --> 00:00:33,709 At that time, the eunuchs held special privileges and power. 4 00:00:33,709 --> 00:00:36,834 They had control over two groups: 5 00:00:38,001 --> 00:00:40,876 the East Factory Guards and the Brocade Imperial Guards. 6 00:00:40,876 --> 00:00:44,167 These are the Fan-tze. 7 00:00:44,167 --> 00:00:46,542 Fan-tze are secret agents. 8 00:00:46,542 --> 00:00:50,251 The Fan-tze and Brocade guards are stone-hearted and vicious. 9 00:00:50,251 --> 00:00:53,376 If the peasants heard them approaching 10 00:00:53,376 --> 00:00:55,501 they would be frightened to death. 11 00:00:55,501 --> 00:00:58,667 He is their second-in-command, Mao Tong-Chin. 12 00:00:58,667 --> 00:01:02,167 This is their top boss, Li shao-Dang. 13 00:01:02,167 --> 00:01:06,251 These guys are good at fighting, but do evil work. 14 00:01:06,626 --> 00:01:09,459 The leader of these people is a man called Tzao Shao-Chin. 15 00:01:09,459 --> 00:01:13,126 Not only is he in charge, he is also an expert swordsman. 16 00:01:13,126 --> 00:01:16,834 His fighting ability is extraordinary. 17 00:01:16,834 --> 00:01:22,001 The officials are all afraid of Tzao Shao-Chin. 18 00:02:12,084 --> 00:02:14,959 Today he is acting as prosecutor. 19 00:02:15,001 --> 00:02:19,084 The one sentenced to be executed is Yu Chien, 20 00:02:20,626 --> 00:02:23,876 a protector of the people and a true patriot. 21 00:02:23,876 --> 00:02:27,459 But he was framed by low-life bureaucrats, 22 00:02:27,459 --> 00:02:29,584 found guilty of welcoming foreigners 23 00:02:29,584 --> 00:02:31,334 and the punishment was death. 24 00:02:31,959 --> 00:02:34,334 His family have been banished to the Dragon Gate... 25 00:02:34,334 --> 00:02:39,751 DRAGON GATE INN 26 00:04:11,917 --> 00:04:15,834 Fu-Ho Grand Theatre 27 00:06:50,917 --> 00:06:52,542 Greetings, my lord. 28 00:06:53,084 --> 00:06:54,542 What is the matter? 29 00:06:58,292 --> 00:07:00,251 They are meddling. 30 00:07:00,251 --> 00:07:03,334 They couldn't have gone far, we can catch up. 31 00:07:04,959 --> 00:07:05,959 No! 32 00:07:06,376 --> 00:07:09,209 Wait for them at the Dragon Gate. 33 00:09:52,834 --> 00:09:55,959 How many guests are staying here? 34 00:09:56,001 --> 00:09:58,376 This month? We don't have any. 35 00:09:59,917 --> 00:10:01,042 Good. 36 00:10:01,542 --> 00:10:02,876 We'll book the entire inn. 37 00:10:02,876 --> 00:10:04,251 The entire inn? 38 00:10:05,376 --> 00:10:09,584 Yes. We'll be staying here for five-to-ten days or so. 39 00:10:09,584 --> 00:10:13,167 While we're here, don't allow any other guests. 40 00:10:13,167 --> 00:10:14,376 Do you understand? 41 00:10:14,376 --> 00:10:16,751 I understand, but this... 42 00:10:19,126 --> 00:10:21,042 Go and arrange the rooms for their stay! 43 00:10:21,126 --> 00:10:22,209 Yes. 44 00:10:22,376 --> 00:10:25,417 Kind sir, spare some money for wine? 45 00:10:29,459 --> 00:10:30,792 Wait there. 46 00:15:36,084 --> 00:15:39,459 Projection Room 47 00:16:55,917 --> 00:16:58,584 You see! Yu-Chien's spirit will not go away. 48 00:16:58,584 --> 00:17:02,626 Banishing these folks to the border has caused endless trouble. 49 00:17:02,626 --> 00:17:05,417 My lord is observant. 50 00:17:05,417 --> 00:17:09,501 A weed must be exterminated at the roots, or it grows again. 51 00:17:23,709 --> 00:17:25,876 Be cautious! Now go! 52 00:18:10,334 --> 00:18:11,459 Halt! 53 00:18:38,126 --> 00:18:39,459 Stop! 54 00:18:45,209 --> 00:18:49,334 Stand aside, stand aside! 55 00:18:53,376 --> 00:18:54,917 Get lost! 56 00:18:55,376 --> 00:18:57,751 Errand boy, take them away. 57 00:18:57,751 --> 00:19:00,251 - This righteous one..? - Hurry up! 58 00:21:28,459 --> 00:21:30,167 Quickly, bring water! 59 00:21:31,584 --> 00:21:34,376 What name do you go by? 60 00:21:35,334 --> 00:21:37,167 Hsiao Shao-Tze. 61 00:21:38,792 --> 00:21:40,292 Brother Hsiao, 62 00:21:43,376 --> 00:21:44,959 how do you make your living? 63 00:21:45,001 --> 00:21:46,584 I don't work. 64 00:21:46,584 --> 00:21:52,334 Anyplace where someone will feed me, I will stay awhile. 65 00:21:52,334 --> 00:21:55,417 I don't really think about what I do. 66 00:21:56,959 --> 00:21:59,209 I don't mean to be rude but... 67 00:21:59,209 --> 00:22:02,126 You come to this wilderness... for what purpose? 68 00:22:02,917 --> 00:22:05,667 Manager Wu is my friend. 69 00:22:08,001 --> 00:22:10,501 How do you make your living? 70 00:22:14,292 --> 00:22:16,542 I come from the criminal law division. 71 00:22:16,542 --> 00:22:20,084 I lead these wandering monkeys. 72 00:22:20,501 --> 00:22:23,209 So you're here on a case? 73 00:22:23,209 --> 00:22:27,126 I don't have a choice, I can't refuse. 74 00:22:28,417 --> 00:22:31,626 Later, I may even need your assistance. 75 00:22:32,334 --> 00:22:34,084 You are too kind. 76 00:22:34,584 --> 00:22:37,751 So, what case are you working on? 77 00:22:40,917 --> 00:22:43,792 Brother Hsiao, not to be rude, 78 00:22:43,792 --> 00:22:47,126 but in our line of work, we usually can't say much. 79 00:22:47,126 --> 00:22:49,126 Ah... understood, understood... 80 00:22:49,126 --> 00:22:51,792 This time we are on a secret mission. 81 00:22:52,501 --> 00:22:57,042 The authorities command that there should be no bystanders. 82 00:22:59,251 --> 00:23:02,334 I understand. You're asking me... to leave. 83 00:23:02,334 --> 00:23:03,667 Dare I say, 84 00:23:03,667 --> 00:23:08,167 if you will help me, I'll repay you in the future. 85 00:23:08,167 --> 00:23:09,667 No need for that. 86 00:23:21,917 --> 00:23:24,584 I have enough money for the road. 87 00:23:24,584 --> 00:23:26,167 You're too kind. 88 00:23:26,167 --> 00:23:28,751 But if Wu comes back... 89 00:23:28,751 --> 00:23:30,001 I'll be back. 90 00:23:30,209 --> 00:23:31,709 Of course, thank you. 91 00:23:31,709 --> 00:23:33,792 Manager, check. 92 00:23:33,792 --> 00:23:36,126 It's alright, no need. 93 00:23:37,501 --> 00:23:39,417 - Well, thanks. - See you around. 94 00:23:39,417 --> 00:23:41,542 See you again. 95 00:44:40,209 --> 00:44:43,334 Did you know this theatre is haunted? 96 00:44:51,459 --> 00:44:53,626 This theatre is haunted? 97 00:44:55,876 --> 00:44:57,001 Ghosts. 98 00:46:26,334 --> 00:46:28,792 I am Japanese. 99 00:46:34,334 --> 00:46:35,751 Goodbye. 100 00:46:36,751 --> 00:46:38,459 Goodbye. 101 00:48:28,167 --> 00:48:29,459 Take a break. 102 00:49:25,834 --> 00:49:27,042 Open the door. 103 00:52:05,459 --> 00:52:07,917 My lord, please take a look. 104 00:54:21,917 --> 00:54:24,959 We won't have to worry after we pass this mountain. 105 00:59:20,209 --> 00:59:21,501 Lord Tzao. 106 00:59:21,501 --> 00:59:25,792 You've lost what's down below, better protect the top. 107 01:07:40,501 --> 01:07:42,042 Teacher Miao. 108 01:07:42,042 --> 01:07:43,626 Shih-Chun. 109 01:07:44,834 --> 01:07:48,167 Teacher, you come to see the movie? 110 01:07:49,001 --> 01:07:51,626 I haven't seen a movie in a long time. 111 01:07:51,626 --> 01:07:54,292 No one comes to the movies anymore. 112 01:07:56,167 --> 01:07:58,751 And no one remembers us anymore. 113 01:12:48,334 --> 01:12:51,626 Business Closed 114 01:14:32,292 --> 01:14:36,167 Please place your hand, male left, female right. 115 01:14:36,167 --> 01:14:38,709 Please select your blood type. 116 01:14:39,667 --> 01:14:42,876 Please choose your question. 117 01:14:59,542 --> 01:15:01,709 Please take your fortune. 118 01:18:36,501 --> 01:18:38,876 I remember, under the moon, 119 01:18:38,876 --> 01:18:41,167 I remember, before the flowers, 120 01:18:41,167 --> 01:18:45,084 So much of the past lingers in my heart, 121 01:18:45,709 --> 01:18:47,751 Half is bitter, 122 01:18:47,751 --> 01:18:50,209 Half is sweet. 123 01:18:50,209 --> 01:18:54,459 Year after year, I can't let go 124 01:18:55,709 --> 01:19:02,001 Can't let go, can't let go 125 01:19:03,251 --> 01:19:10,959 Under the moon, before the flowers 126 01:19:12,876 --> 01:19:19,459 Can't let go, can't let go 127 01:19:20,459 --> 01:19:27,709 I'll remember with longing forever... 128 01:20:03,501 --> 01:20:05,917 'Can't Let Go' An oldie from the 60's. 129 01:20:05,917 --> 01:20:09,376 Performed by Yao-Lee. Music: Hattori Ryochi / Lyrics: Chen De-Yi 130 01:20:09,917 --> 01:20:13,584 Tsai Ming-Liang