Wen-leung.
Your brother found out about the last shipment.
How could he know?
You ask him.
The shipment has been seized.
Where is Ah-ga?
Still at the warehouse.
Does my brother know I'm involved?
I don't know. Ask Ah-ga.
Wen-leung,
...now that your brother knows about it,
...we have to go and speak to him.
I must speak to Ag-ha first.
What do we do now, boss?
Let's wait for Wen-leung to get things organized.
Do you want to wash your hands?
Please.
Excuse me.
Thanks.
What are you doing here?
Aren't you Ah-tsun?
No, you're mistaken.
Wen-leung, what's going on?
We've met before, in Chiu-fen.
Leave me alone. I told you I'm not Ah-tsun.
Her name is Ah-man.
Leave us.
Do you have Red Monkey's money?
What are you saying? Fool!
What's this?
Kim-tsua, it's none of your business.
Not my business, eh?
Leave us.
Ah-ga, tell Wen-leung to come here.
Ungrateful boy!
You came back from overseas.
We gave you the chance to reform.
But did you change? No.
You are a lowlife,
...and your friends are lowlifes.
Ah-shue, bring water.
There's blood on you and in the room. How do you think that'll be taken?
I know.
Look at your father!
Did I ever annoy people...
...in this district? No.
Only the Japanese government.
They called me a gangster.
Me a gangster?
The Japanese government certainly hated me.
But it was only to help the district.
I turned big problems into small ones,
...and got rid of small ones.
I never stole anything from anyone,
...and that's why the local gangs supported me.
But you do nothing honestly.
It's always something dishonest.
Look at your daughter-in-law.
And at your brother.
And you, Wen-leung.
Have you fulfilled your obligations?
Everything was clear at the beginning.
Who'd have known they'd done this.
Didn't you speak to them about it?
Of course.
Let's gather everyone together and clarify the issues.
Ah-chuan,
...go tell your boss I want to see him.
This is disagreeable!
Ah-ga, where are those fellows from Shanghai?
I haven't seen them.
Damn it!
It's Wen-leung again.
As if we didn't have enough problems.
I don't know what to say.
Leave me here.
How are you?
Where is your boss?
He went out.
Mrs Ah-Kio.
Take a seat please.
You honour me by coming to see me.
It gives me hope.
There's nothing that can't be repaired.
Everyone knows what times we live in.
You all grew up together.
You shouldn't be at odds over this.
Our Kim-tsua began this, so he's at fault.
But the whole incident...
...began with the return of Red Monkey's Japanese money in Chiu-fen.
Kim-tsua says...
...that Red Monkey was planning to cheat him,
...and so he went to see him.
Red Monkey didn't want to return the money.
That's how it all began.
Kim-tsua had a woman he liked there.
Maybe Kim-tsua was in the wrong, but...
...he would never lie to me.
Red Monkey is dead,
...and so can't give his version of the story.
This fighting and squabbling must end!
Have some tea.
This entire conversation makes no sense.
The most important thing is to take care of the money.
I think it must be split three ways.
One part for your brother,
...one for Kim-tsua...
...and one for Red Monkey's old mother.
Yesterday I went to Wen-ching's house,
...and so I didn't write in my diary.
Wen-sun's wife told me things...
...about Wen-ching's childhood.
Of the brothers, Wen-sun studied the most,
...but Wen-ching was the most intelligent.
He said his physical problems were due to the gods being jealous.
Wen-sun disappeared...
...in the Philippines.
His family don't think he'll return,
...but his wife cleans...
...his clinic every day.
Every day she disinfects...
...the needles and syringes.
She thinks he's still alive...
...and that he'll come home one day.
Then everything will be as it was.
He'll look after his patients,
...write prescriptions, do injections,
...listen to music... to Beethoven.
Brother.
Who's down below?
Soldiers from the mainland. Get away.
What do they want with me?
Hurry up and get out.
What's going on?
They have come for Wen-heung.
They have come for us.
Go back to bed!
This is breaking and entering.
Search for him.
They told us your son was a collaborator.
My son, a collaborator?
Somebody denounced him.
And that makes him a traitor?
We have to take him in for interrogation to find out the truth.
Do you eat fish all day?
What kind of mayor are you?
It's not easy for us.
Then you'll never find out the truth.
Someone denounced him.
If that makes you a collaborator,
...then I'm a gangster.
I went in and out of prison during the Japanese occupation.
You have to find out the truth.
How does that make him a traitor?
We'll investigate.
Investigate? What does that mean?
If he's a traitor, then we all are!
We'll make a full investigation.
My son and I are gangsters,
...I admit it.
But only for the good of the entire district.
So as not to be intimidated by the Japanese.
If that's being a collaborator,
...then you are one too.
Officer, the man who denounced him is the collaborator.
You can't arrest everyone who is denounced.
Who are you kidding?
Wen-leung!
"Dear uncle:
...yesterday soldiers arrested Wen-leung.
They also went to the office to arrest father...
...but he escaped, and only injured a leg.
They say someone denounced Wen-leung...
...and said he was a collaborator.
They say he helped the Japanese...
...capture many people in Shanghai.
Even if were true, they must have forced him to do it.
Mother says you have friends in Taipei.
Do you know anyone who might be able to secure his freedom?
We have money.
Please help us and get in touch with us as soon as possible.
Ah-shue".
I know.
Are you looking for Mr Chen, the town councillor?
It doesn't matter. We need your help.
Why does it have to be like this?
It's OK. If that's how you think, forget it.
I'll prepare it.
I know. Someone will deliver it.
Mum.
We have guests.
I'm coming.
They'll free him?
They'll free Wen-leung?
Not yet, but I think it will turn out well.
Why haven't they released him?
Friends in Taipei have made enquiries. Nanking says...
...that charges against Taiwanese of collaboration will be withdrawn.
So I don't think there'll be any problems.
But first they have to announce...
...the new regulations.
You must help us!
Calm down.
Maybe friends in Taipei will be able...
...to obtain his release earlier.
Please, call your brother.
ÉHe'll know what to do.
Right.
Get me Taipei 24.
Please, do all you can.
Thanks, thanks.
And?
They say the law on collaboration is going to be changed.
Damn.
They make laws, and they change laws.
This island is in a bad way.
First the Japanese, then the Chinese.
They all exploit us and no one gives a damn.
- What's going on? - It's urgent.
OK, we'll talk later.
Brother.
Sit down.
Sit down, please.
I am sorry to trouble you...
...while you are enjoying yourselves.
My brother has been arrested and imprisoned.
You know people in power.
I need your help.
Can you arrange for him to be set free for New Year?
Wen-heung is sorry to bother you,
...but his brother has been arrested.
He'd like your help so he can be released for New Year.
They want Wen-leung...
...to be released before New Year.
When did they arrest him? I knew nothing of this.
I didn't know either.
They didn't know Wen-leung had been arrested.
How can we help?
Hippocrites! It's all your fault!
Shut up!
Idiot!
Can't you keep your mouth shut?
Tell them...
...that I know what to do.
It's all fixed.
He says he knows the rules.
It's all there.
He's back!
Put him down here.
Wen-leung!
Bring medicines,
...a container and a spoon!
Wen-leung,
...how could they have beat you like that?
Hurry, fetch a doctor!
Calm down.
Crying won't help.
Calm down.
Bring water.
Am I talking to the clinic?
Is the doctor there? Please, hurry up.
Open your mouth.
Why is there so much blood?
He was OK in the car.
The vibrations must have made him lose blood.
Damn.
Did you call?
Yes.
I'll call again.
Open your mouth.
Get me the Hui-an Clinic.
Tell him it's urgent!
OK!
Is that the clinic?
I'm calling from "Little Shanghai".
Is the doctor on his way?
I don't know why,
...but I have had a lot of bad dreams lately.
They were about dad...
...tying me to a telegraph pole when I was a boy.
Did you boil the water?
Yes.
I remember.
It was just before New Year.
When my father was young, he loved gambling.
We had no money and mum...
...took out a gold necklace...
...and asked dad to pawn it.
My mother was afraid that dad...
...would gamble away the money and sent me with him.
As soon as my father had the money in his hand,
...he persuaded me to stand next to a telegraph pole.
He then tied me to it with his belt and went off to bet.
It was December and very cold.
No one went by.
It was almost 9 before someone...
...saw me and untied me.
I almost died of the cold.
After that, whenever mum asked me...
...to go with dad, I refused.
Citizens of Taiwan:
On the night of the 27th, during an investigation in Taipei,
...unfortunately someone was killed.
I have already take the matter...
...in my own hands.
The people who killed others during this incident...
...have already been brough to court to be judged...
....and punished.
We have ordered medical attention...
...for a woman with light wounds.
I have asked for her to be treated
And I have given her money for the sake of her tranquility.
We have to leave for Taipei.
Today, the radio spoke of riots in Taipei...
...between Taiwanese and mainlanders.
Taiwan is under martial law.
In the hospital we are all scared.
One war has just ended.
Is another about to begin?
My brother came to see me.
He is going to Taipei with Wen-ching.
But this time...
...it's very dangerous to go there.
They have urgent business there.
I'm very worried but dare not say anything.
Wen-ching with his disability...
...you have to look after him, brother.
Where?
Death to the mainlanders!
Halt, this is a hospital.
Hurry, take him in.
This is a hospital, you can't make a disturbance.
Get out of here.
Citizens of Taiwan:
Yesterday measures were announced...
...to control disorder,
...and I hope they were heard and understood.
Now, to restore...
...calm and order quickly,
...I am issuing more merciful measures.
They are as follows:
First, regarding those involved...
...the government will not go ahead...
...and punish them.
Second, those arrested...
...for taking part in the disorder,
...will be set free.
They'll be taken to police headquarters...
...where their families will be able to come by and look for them.
To make things simpler,
...mayors will issue no guarantees.
Third, the wounded and the dead...
...whatever their jobs,
...whether Taiwanese or mainlanders,
...will receive medical attention or appropriate compensation.
Fourth, a special committee...
...will be set up.
It will consist of representatives of the government,
...the judicial and municipal authorities.
It will also include members of the public...
...with the aim of reflecting true public opinion.
What are you doing here?
And my brother?
Doctor! Come quickly!
Citizens of Taiwan:
Yesterday saw the temporary reintroduction of martial law.
I want to assure all those of you who love peace,
...that this decree is...
...for your protection.
Take no notice of rumours about spies,
...because suspicion leads to fear.
I assure all citizens...
... who obey the law, that nothing will happen to them.
Meanwhile, I am announcing the reintroduction of martial law.
Our objective is merely to punish rebels and traitors.
For every day they are at large,
...peaceloving people will have to put up with another day of disorder.
Hinoe is safe. She asked me to come first.
Mr Lin, the teacher, is in the special committeel.
Many in Taipei died. People are frightened.
Dead?
Where are you from?
Where are you going?
I am... Taiwanese.
Are you from Japan?
Must be a mainlander.
What are you doing?
He is deaf.
He can't hear what you are saying.
Wen-ching.
What's the matter, brother?
Is it fractured?
I don't know.
Lin has disappeared.
They've arrested everyone in the special committee.
The troops of Chen Yi...
...are killing and arresting people.
Your son has come back, ma'am.
You are back! I was so worried.
Soldiers and police came here every day.
They were right on the doorstep.
What's wrong with your foot?
Is it serious?
What are you doing? It's good that he's back!
You can't stay here. I'll hide you in Lai-Liao.
Hinomi,
...I forbid you to leave the house.
I'll write to the hospital.
On 19th March, the director of the hospital,
...took all my things.
It was my father's idea.
There was a letter from Ah-shue.
Wen-ching has been arrested.
They say it was for Mr Lin.
Wen-ching's father went around shouting:
"They are even arresting the deaf. Where is justice in this world?"
Justice is not important to me.
I only want to know...
...where Wen-ching is.
I only want to know...
...if he's alive and well.
Wu Chin-wen, Tai Tung-ho, to court.
Lin Wen-ching, to court!
Uncle, it's supper time.
Face the world without shame.
Your father is innocent.
At this time of difficulty...
I am apart from my loved one...
Uncle,you can't eat that.
You mustn't!
Wen-leung.
Where is Wen-ching?
He went out yesterday and hasn't come back.
And your father?
No idea. He went out this morning.