Avici Hell. Also known as Continuous Hell.
Uninterrupted Time. Unlimited Space. Boundless suffering for the fallen souls.
Uninterrupted Time
Time
I still remember my first arrest.
It was December 12, 1980.
My partner and I were patrolling Hanoi Road.
Shit was going down at New World Centre.
We rushed over.
A gang fight was taking place.
About 15 or so were already down.
Lots of blood on the ground.
Plus a severed hand, still holding a knife.
My partner told me to draw my weapon.
I was a rookie so I did what he told me to.
But before I could open the holster,
my partner was already down.
This kid stabbed him in his belly with a pipe.
Blood gushed out of the opening.
I didn't know what to think.
I simply emptied all six of my bullets straight into that kid.
I don't remember how many years he got.
But when I saw him again two years ago,
he was boozing in a club, looking sharp.
His buddies were all Kwun's goons.
Evil prevails. Only the good die young.
I can barely recall my partner's face now.
I regret...
the six bullets weren't put into that kid's skull.
The world shouldn't be like this.
That's not the way it should be, Sam.
How long have you been around Tsim Sha Tsui?
Almost two years now.
Do you know why I haven't messed with you?
'Cause I'm handsome.
Maybe so.
'Cause I think you're a decent guy.
I'd rather you be in charge in Tsim Sha Tsui.
Forget about it.
You couldn't waste the kid even with six bullets.
That makes you a decent guy, too. Right?
Let me put it this way. I'd rather not be one.
Kwun gave me everything, even my life.
If I killed him,
I'd be despicable even in your eyes. Right?
- I knew you'd say that. - Yeah!
I'm working more for chivalry than for the Ngai Family.
The Master often says...
"Retribution knows its time."
Who knows how you and I will end up?
Time to work.
This early? What's the rush?
I've got to eat. So do my boys.
Take the whole box.
That's okay. Keep it.
Don't worry about it. Just go.
Gotta run.
Want to use the back door?
Ain't no rules against schmoozing with cops.
The front door's fine. Got used to it.
Prat Avenue.
Prat Avenue, please.
Is Uncle Kwun in?
Uncle Kwun. Someone's looking for you.
Bye, Mary.
They say this American antique's got
a sweet high, crisp middle, and strong bass.
Bullshit.
180 grand. Who can afford it in Hong Kong?
Sit.
Only around 10,000 people can afford it.
Sam asked you to be a mole in the force.
If you don't like it, I can talk to him.
You're my boy after all.
It's fine with me.
Sure?
Positive.
Hand me that bag.
Mary.
I thought you'd been dreading it.
Hide in Tuen Mun till things quiet down.
Stay fit for the Academy's new term.
The money I gave you, spend wisely.
You like the song?
Yeah.
It's yours.
It won't sound as good on another player.
After you've earned a little money I'll pick out a good one for you.
What? Don't like it?
Not at all.
Sam gave you this watch, didn't he?
None of your business.
Only you and I...
...know about tonight.
I don't want Sam to know.
Why's that?
Women are simple.
A man treats me well, I'd do anything.
Now go home. I'm very busy tonight.
It's either you or me.
The boss predicted I would get hurt today.
The Mainlander kept asking...
"Got a Mercedes today, Keung?"
I said, "Of course." And here I am.
Otherwise, I wouldn't be here with you.
Mainland girls in arms.
That's for sure.
Hey, got a cigarette?
I don't smoke.
Let's forget about it. My car's fine.
See. She says it's all good.
Dressed all dandy.
Don't want any trouble, do you?
Look at me. All beaten up by you.
Who do you think the judge would believe?
I bet you guys never go to Tsim Sha Tsui East, huh?
Know who I am? I'm Keung.
Sam's top dog. Del Piero's boy.
I'll kick your ass every time I see you.
And you can count on that.
Hey, you.
How about calling an ambulance, sir?
Look at all the blood.
Have them bring 500cc Type O. It's rare.
Shut up.
Wait till we're back at the station.
Take him.
Why do I have to go to the station?
I only stole a piece of junk, sir. What've I done to deserve the OCTB?
- Just shut up. - Does that deserve an OCTB beating?
Don't you know you're just a cadet?
And that you're expected to be the top in your class?
Don't ever let Yip know about this.
Happy birthday, Officer Yip.
What's there to be happy about?
Ten years in the Academy. A rustic hell.
You even managed to get me out.
Your case is now ancient history.
Get yourself out.
So what if the Commissioner is Chinese now?
Still six more years till the hand-over.
I'll be 48 by then.
Might as well train a few good cops here.
The world is yours after 1997.
27149. Cheers.
Yan.
Been beeping the whole day,
How come you don't call back? Girlfriend?
Cheers, sir.
Just leave me alone.
It's none of my business. I don't want to know a thing.
Go. Leave me alone.
Law.
What do you want?
My father just passed way.
It was his wish to inform his children...
...when something bad happened to him.
Sorry to have bothered you.
Stop watching TV. Eat first, Negro.
I wonder what they have on Kwun's death.
Did you do it, Ching?
I've got a big mouth. Had I done it, you would've heard about it.
Ask Wah and Gandhi.
When Kwun died, I was in Macau.
Everybody knows.
But I bet his kids think I did it.
I ain't scared of nothing.
The eldest son's a doctor. The youngest a brat.
The daughter's been married for ages. Only the middle son's running the show.
If they go too far, I'll make sure they pay.
We failed to protect Kwun. It's our fault.
That's enough, Uncle John.
Dad used to say...
"What goes around comes around."
It came later than expected already.
Wah, Ching, Negro and Gandhi.
Guess what those four are thinking?
Thank you. Thank you all.
How's mom doing, sis?
She's fine. Been sleeping.
She wants us to bring some cigs to the morgue for Dad.
I'll go get them.
B Team, watch Tak Shing Street.
C Team, watch the Austin Road exit of that financial building.
It has two exits, one on Tak Shing Street, one on Austin...
Sorry.
Hello?
Why didn't you call me that Kwun was dead?
I called everybody the minute it happened.
Kwun's boys can't sit still. Shit will hit the fan in Tsim Sha Tsui tonight.
It's the 14th already. You know that?
The 14th. Time to pay the Ngais.
I'm the junior partner here.
So let me be the jackass.
I'm not paying the Ngais anymore.
What do you three think?
Cheers.
Inspector Wong. What's up?
What are your men doing outside Wah's building?
Not a good time to chitchat.
- Are you up to something? - Fine, fine. Next time.
What's the occasion?
Come on. Where's my seat?
Only if you're here for the food. Then we're cool.
All other business will have to wait.
The food. It's all about the food.
Tonight's gonna be the shit.
Let the Big Four do their thing. We'll deal with the aftermath.
Don't let them start fighting or you'll see bodies.
What? You don't dig it?
You know the rule. Pick a card.
Okay. Highest card wins. Come on.
There's nothing left to talk about. What do you want from me?
What's up, Hau?
Wah.
Nothing much. Heard you're planning a casino in Macau.
I've got the authorities in my pocket.
How about a joint venture?
Uncle Kwun's dead.
I'm not in the mood.
I see.
The Macau trip wasn't all business.
I know you had fun with Gandhi's wife.
Sorry, but I can't let go of my casino in Macau.
Gotta go.
What are Sam's people doing?
I know Wah paid up.
Don't change the subject. Tell me something I don't know.
Call me when you get your shit straight.
Hau took care of Wah in ten minutes.
The Big Four are having a tough time.
Hau took out a million's worth of coke.
What?
Mafia roadblock or what?
I don't know why Wah paid up, Hau.
But I ain't gonna negotiate.
I don't plan to negotiate with you, either. Pass the phone to Negro.
Hey, Negro.
Don't know why he calls you from my hood.
What's up, Hau?
I'm with Gandhi all the way.
He's not paying, neither will I.
Heard you and Gandhi have been tight.
The heroin you two smuggled got robbed.
Lost several million each, right?
Luckily I found the stuff in your warehouse.
Want me to hand it back to Gandhi now?
What's he talking about?
Among the Tsim Sha Tsui Big Five, Wah and Negro paid up.
Counting Sam, that's 3 to 2.
I'm the junior partner here. Gotta pay.
See ya.
Don't think too much. Cheers.
Pay my share for me.
Mr. Ngai went to get a quick bite, Inspector Wong.
A bit late for chowing down, don't you think?
My dad always came here after work.
I have to keep up the ritual.
Want to join us?
It's your seat from now on. Must be tough.
Not at all.
You guys worked all night for nothing.
Now that's tough.
Well done, Hau.
Hope you can keep it up.
Don't let it turn into a tragedy. Let's go.
What did you say?
We want to celebrate.
Kwun's dead. Time to pop the champagne.
Want me to pop one for you?
What?
Want to mess with cops?
Officers.
The Ngais are in mourning. What more do you want?
Let's go. Let's go.
Sam.
Thanks.
Dad used to operate street gambling here.
Started out as...
a nickel-and-dime business.
Now who doesn't know his name in Tsim Sha Tsui?
He often said...
"What goes around comes around."
And now he's...
I'll always remember this day.
Hello?
Hi, honey. It's all good. Want some snacks?
Good to hear that. Just come home.
27149.
An officer has to have a clean background.
Though you cut your ties with the Ngais and changed your last name,
you still share the same father with Hau.
That means you lied on your application.
I have to let you go.
But before you leave,
go see "Mr. Wrong Socks" first.
Still want to be a cop?
Can I still?
Only if you can give me a good reason.
I want to be a righteous person.
If you want to be a cop, then lend me a hand. Simple as that.
You picked me 'cause I'm Hau's brother, right?
When the time comes, will you arrest him yourself?
How do I start?
Over here!
Get him!
Get him! Get him!
- Sit down. - What's the score, Officer?
- Shut up. - Any casualties?
You okay?
Hanging in there?
What's wrong?
Does it still hurt?
My dad passed away today.
He was so good to me.
I asked the officer...
if I could go to his funeral.
The officer said...
"Know what it means to be a prisoner?
"It means you're not allowed
"even to attend your father's funeral.
Don't you know that?"
Get out of here!
Come on. Stop that.
Time
Are you nuts?
You sent Yan to be a mole?
Don't you know Hau's his half-brother?
So what?
Bring me his file.
So you're playing the boss now, huh?
You damn well know the files are classified.
I treat you like a brother and this is what I get?
If you were a real brother, you'd stop asking.
It's okay.
Calm down.
Don't lose your head.
She had an abortion!
It's no big deal. Just a baby.
You can always have another one! That's life!
I've been with you for four years.
And I've bailed you out tons of times.
One minute we're dining with my folks,
the next you're in a gang fight.
I don't want our baby to grow up like you.
Don't you understand?
Why so uptight?
No, nothing.
Uncle John says you're doing well.
Ever thought about helping the family out?
I know you want to keep your distance from the Ngais.
But we're blood brothers. It's a fact.
It's my daughter's birthday this Sunday. You're invited.
You really hate talking to me, huh?
No.
Promoted already? Soon you'll be a superintendent.
Might as well become a full-time cop.
Sam's kidding. Go ahead, give me a smile.
Thanks for your intel these couple years.
When you were still a rookie,
I helped you catch some small potatoes.
It's about time you caught some big shots.
How about catching me?
Isn't that cute? Or you can catch hot chicks.
What are you doing?
What a hot hootchie mama.
Your man must be one good-looking bastard.
It's you. Who else?
- Gotta go. - Already?
Gotta go meet Mr. Ngai.
Sam's so good to you.
But he's not good to himself.
It's been four years.
He could be in charge now.
But he gave everything to the Ngais.
Now the Ngais are practically untouchable.
Hau must've figured it out.
For the past four years, I haven't been sleeping well.
Hello. I'm Inspector Wong Chi -Shing.
Don't worry, Mary.
I won't let anything happen to you.
Words, words, words.
I promise.
Toss it up.
Two days ago, a real estate agent came.
Guess how much he offered?
160 million. 160 million!
What's wrong with Hong Kong? Tell me.
When my dad bought it,
it was 9 million... 280 thousand.
What a world.
Trading up, Mr. Ngai?
1997 is approaching. Time to emigrate.
No big deal. Communication's easy these days.
We're just a phone call away.
I'm just worried about the phone bill.
The phone company's greedy, you know.
I've discussed it with Mom.
Our businesses are on the right track.
You guys helped out so much in the past.
I don't want to be ungrateful.
I want to split the business up among you guys.
Treat it as a gift or a retirement fund.
Let's eat. Take whatever you want.
We should hang out like this more often.
Mr. Ngai.
Are you leaving for real?
After you're gone, hell will break loose.
You're a Buddhist, aren't you, Sam?
"Easy to start. Hard to let go."
I'm letting go. Be happy for me.
I've thought about it.
Cocaine will be the future.
Those four ship it in small bags from South America.
Small-timers.
I've closed a deal with the Thais.
You'll have a monopoly.
You'll be the top dog. Leader of the pack.
Go to Thailand and wrap up the logistics.
You plan to get rid of those four?
Move closer to the center, please.
Yan.
Come join the family portrait.
Stand next to me.
One more shot. Okay.
One, two, three.
One more!
I haven't been around much these past two years.
It's rare to spend time with the whole family like this.
Your siblings are in legitimate businesses.
It's time you helped out the family.
Everything Dad did was for the family.
I did the same.
Hope you will, too.
A deal's coming up next week. Come with me.
I'll call you.
I think he's taking the deal seriously.
He'll go in person next Wednesday.
The 14th... Kwun's memorial.
Hau wants to whack the Big Four.
Why does he send Sam away?
Don't know. Sam should be of help to him.
Unless he wants to kill Sam also.
I've been following you around for days.
I'm your supervisor, after all.
I want to know your next move.
The Ngais are your family.
Do you really know what you're doing?
Sir.
I'm a cop.
Good.
Give me a salute.
I've booked a table. Care for dinner?
Do I look cool in my cap?
Keung.
Check it out.
What'll you do in Thailand in that outfit?
Have some shark fin soup.
A massage. Get two whores for a threesome.
That's for sure.
Honey.
What?
Why didn't you tell me about your trip?
It's a business trip. Not for fun.
Don't worry. I'll behave.
Hau plans to whack Wah and those guys.
I know.
But did you know you're his target too?
Nonsense. How can that be?
Just wait for me at the airport.
Time to board, Sam.
That's all I can do for now.
Call Sam again when the plane lands.
I'm going to kill Hau tonight.
Don't do anything rash.
I'm not being rash.
Four years ago...
...you told me to kill Kwun.
So what? Want to blackmail me now?
I'm not blackmailing you.
We simply passed the point of no return.
I'll send everybody away then.
Tonight's operation must be kept secret.
We're divided into three teams.
Team A watches here.
Team B here.
Wait for my order before doing anything.
Team C follows the target until...
Nobody told me about the date change.
You know Hau changes his mind all the time.
You think Yan's the only mole?
My man's been undercover for seven years.
Where's the deck of cards?
It's a tie. We'll run the show together tonight. Deal?
Let's go.
Freeze! Freeze! Hold it right there!
What's up, Hau?
Zipping it till your lawyer gets here?
Come on, cooperate with us.
In fact, I appreciate your cooperation.
Are you speaking Zen, Mr. Ngai?
I don't get it.
Dad used to say...
...the way things work in the streets...
...what goes around always comes around.
He died four years ago. It's about time.
The stove's hot enough now.
She's here, boss.
You're here now.
What can you s wing?
Wa a nd s ee
Got it. Sir, the two foreigners are private eyes.
Honey. Where are you?
Thailand, of course.
Come back right away.
Are you nuts? Why should I come back?
Don't ask questions. Just come back.
Hau wants you dead.
Nonsense. I'm working for him as we speak.
Listen to me.
I'm the one who killed Kwun.
You've got a VCR?
Is it worth watching?
It's an awesome show.
Play it by ear. Run if you have to.
What did Hau say?
- Sam. - Sunny.
Mr. Ngai told me to take good care of you.
Four years ago...
...you told me to kill Kwun.
So what? Want to blackmail me now?
I'm not blackmailing you.
We simply passed he point of no return
I'll send everybody away then.
I hired Alan and Johnson
to investigate my father's murder.
Who would've known? The police conspired...
to murder my father.
A law-abiding citizen.
Officer Luk.
Isn't that a police officer in the video?
Whether to nail him or not...
that's up to you.
What a good show.
You're so friggin' photogenic.
Four years ago...
How much did Sam's woman pay you?
Give me another chance, Mr. Ngai.
I gave them a chance four years ago.
They didn't take it.
If I give you a chance...
Are you going to take it today?
You've been with us for seven years now.
You're a cop.
We're the bad guys.
Time to accept our fates.
You can't blame me.
Your Inspector Wong killed my dad.