Triad Members don't look too far ahead
Nine out of ten end up dead
But Lee was still relieved each time he woke up...
... from a dream where he was on the run
then one day...
when he thought he was dreaming
but he just couldn't wake up
because it was no longer a dream.
Today is Lee Tin-Yun's funeral
The sun is shining outside the church
The birds are singing with gospel choir
There's no police waiting to arrest him...
no scenes of blood and violence
Lee would never...
have guessed that
he would have such a decent burial
Boss Lee, we've come to pay our respects!
Bow once! Twice!
Kong...
- Let me finish first - Bow three times!
We're in a church! Let's talk outside!
Come on
Let's go
A cinerary casket
- Where? - There.
Lee's death spawned a slew of rumors
Some say he jumped into the sea to commit suicide
Others say he was shot dead...
during a drug bust
But it didn't matter how he died as long as...
the status quo was kept in the underworld
That's why the 4 elders from the syndicate have come to...
deliver Lee to his final resting place...
right next to his mother
As for Lee and his mother...
They've ever been at peace...
with each other until now
Why can't you study?!
All you do is getting into fights!
Flying dragon... Dragon's call
1 8 dragon fists
Ironically, Lee became a seasoned fighter...
- by fighting with... - The Buddha's palm!
- his mother. - I'll give you a couple!
Why can't you listen?
He never learned who his father was
And he never asked
They left China for Hong Kong when he was two
Everyone called his mother Auntie Ying
Her father taught her Chinese medicine...
Gang members came to her to treat their injuries
Hide it from your mother!
He didn't care if he had a father
He just couldn't understand...
why his mother...
let gang members into her home...
but wouldn't let her son join a gang
She took care of all her patients but...
could never fix what was ailing her son
- Hang in there, boss... - Aunt Ying!
- Have a seat first, boss... - Aunt Ying!
Leave me alone!
Aunt Ying...
Hurry!
Aunt Ying...
You'll die in the gutter!
What did I ever do to deserve...
a son like you?!
Aren't you tired of saying the same thing!
Then why do you keep coming back! You're going to end up dead on the streets!
- You cursed me! - Bend over!
You're hurting me on purpose!
- Do you want to get better or not? - It hurts!
Shut up!
Lee didn't end up dead on the streets
Along with his friends, Big Eyes and Big Mouth...
he took over the streets and eventually all of Kowloon
The name "Tiger Lee"...
... became synonymous with 4 things:
being loyal, brave, mean and tough
To date, I own 3 real estate companies...
4 loan operations, 5 massage parlors...
7 gambling dens, 1 0 bars and...
an army of 300 men
What's so funny, Four Eyes?
Were you laughing at me?
I wasn't
What did you say?
I wasn't laughing at you.
Say it again?!
I wasn't laughing at you
Are you saying you're laughing at these two?
No!
I wasn't laughing at them
He could do whatever he wanted in his world...
and he didn't need to have a reason
The important thing was that...
he got to have face wherever he went
Boss Lee!!!
New haircut! You look cool! Why don't you take me out?
Women threw themselves at me
I had my pick!
Until that day
That time
that woman
Lee Tin-Yin, where were you on the evening of...
October 28?
If you want to play games...
I can play along!
I can raid every one of your operations...
around the clock!
Officer Lau, you can search my premises...
as often as you wish
I know my rights
Before my lawyer arrives...
I can play all I want...
and you can't do anything about it
I need to pee
Lee Tin-Yun!
Are you going out?
Are you coming in?
Who are you?
None of yours business.
Who am l?
I'm representing Mr. Lam
Oops...
I mean, I'm representing Mr. Lam who represents Mr. Lee Tin-Yun
Mr. Lam is out of a job... no... out of town
So l' m...
- l' m Lee Tin-Y un, - Representing... Lee
and you are...?
I' m representing Mr. Lam who represents Mr. Lee, and I am...
Mabel Chan, nice to meet you!
I'm here to post bail for Mr. Lam
Let me bet you, before sunrise tomorrow...
I'll become her very, very...
very special friend
That same evening...
Lawyer Mabel Chan completely forgot that she had people waiting for her at home
Mabel, It's very late! Where have you been?
Heavens...
Ken waited for you all night
He want to know...
how your first day went?
So Mabel, was it exiting?
it must have been a hard day...
How was it?
Can you handle it?
Tell us, Mabel, tell us everything
Mabel, are you tired?
Maybe you should go to bed early?
Okay
She's tired! Go to bed now
Mabel, goodnight
Miss Barrister, goodnight
Goodnight mom and dad
I will not worry about my future
Because I believe in the Lord Jesus
Today I shall walk with my Lord
Because he knows what lies ahead
All the things that will come to pass...
Mabel always dreamed of...
a proper church wedding...
but never a church funeral
Wait, wait... Are you going to dump me?
How could I ever dump you?
And you'll marry me?
Of course I will, when the time is right
It can't wait...
- we have to get married now - Now...?
I'll start to show soon!
What?!
I'm 3 months pregnant!
We need to get married before my stomach gets any bigger
Stop joking, it's not funny
What did you just say?
I'm pregnant
It's not funny
Say... it's easy to have the procedure done these days
Just take care of it
Why don't we just get married?
I'm not getting married!
I'm taking you to a hospital!
Boss, are you alright?
Do you need any help?
Are you crazy?!
Lee Tin-Yun, you're going to be a papa!
You have no choice...
but to marry me!
We have a problem...
Big Eyes! Take her home!
Lee Tin-Yun, you think with your balls...
and you're a coward!
I can get home by myself!
Congratulations, boss!
Stop staring or I'll kill you
Follow her!
Yes...
- Watch her closely! - Yes.
Missus sure has style!
Papa?...
Papa?!
I haven't even seen my own father...
How can I be a father?!
I wish...
we will never part...
like the dreams in my heart
When I think of you...
the breeze carries me to you
I wish...
we will never part...
My longing for you...
shines in the sky like glittering stars...
filling me with your tenderness
Hello
You're not the first
But I'll be the last
How many months?
More than 3 months
I'll take that
Thank you
Do you know how to cook and do housework?
I'm willing to learn
But I know all about law
Lee did not know what Mabel saw in him
He didn't have a clue about love
But he sensed a chill in the evening air...
watching old videos no longer interested him
Now that someone had volunteered to...
warm his bed, prepare his meals...
and do his laundry...
Don't think that she's going to change me
Brothers are forever; women change like clothes
Aren't you asleep?
I'm sorry but I win again!
- You again? - What's wrong with that?
Pay up
What is this?
- Blueberry - Booberry?
Your English sucks!
So is yours!
Boss is a lucky man!
His missus speaks good English
She sure does
How else will we ever learn about this blue-whatever?
- How can you win again? - Why can't I win?
Do you think I should... marry her?
- I guess... -... you should
I should?
- No, you shouldn't - Shouldn't
- Shouldn't... - What do you want?
Which hand did you use...
- to cheat with?! - I didn't...
I didn't cheat!
Let's just cut off both hands
No, no, no, no...
I cheated with my left...
the tip of my left baby finger
Let me taste it...
Okay, you taste it
- You'll be skinny no matter what you do - Any good?
Very good!
Let me be the judge
How can you keep eating when you're already so fat?
Hurry...
- Chicken, tell the truth - It's good!
- Really? - It's really good!
Hold on... Boss, it's for you!
Try to relax!
Tin-Yun! I'm dying!
There she is! Get in there!
I know you want me dead so that...
- you don't have to marry me! - Go to her now!
- No more sex for you! - Try to relax...
Tin-Yun, I'm dying!
You'll be just fine
It's all your fault! You monster!...
- I'm dying! - l... I... Will... Marry... you
Make him say that again!
Tin-Yun, said... It... again
Son, say it again!
Come on...
- Say it again... - Say it...
- Say it! - Just say it!
I'll marry Mabel
Lee couldn't remember...
why he agreed to marry Mabel
But with his mother, the nurses...
and a doctor as witnesses, he knew he couldn't get away
And as a triad member,
he had to keep his word
Dad
Meet you granddaughter, dad
I just did
- Mabel - Mom
Come in! How old is the baby?
1 0 weeks, and we haven't named her yet
Heard that? They haven't named her yet!
She looks just like you
She does?
Mom... will you two ever forgive me?
He better treats you well,
and be a loving father.
Yes
Tell him to come meet your Dad
Haiyi (Happy Child)
What is the baby's name?
Haiyi, Lee Haiyi
Haiyi is a good name!
I like it
Make her your protege then
My father-in-law named my child! He's a professor!
There's more, she is a barrister!
Now you know who to call for help
Bite your tongue! Here, come lucky money!
Play with me.
Bring it on!
15, 20, 10
Again! Drink up!
1 0...
Chicken.
You're late! Getting any better?
Worse... just do...
Tin-Yun
Take my spot, Chicken
What?
Please just say hi "dad"
What do you want me to call him?!
I've never had a father
Don't expect me to start calling him that!
1 0... Drink up!
Listen, don't let him bully you
Let him know who's the boss
Give him a spank if you need to
You have my permission, okay?
- Is the baby the boss? - Of course not...
I was once a baby myself! Big Deal!
Don't forget who's the boss around here!
- You're right... - You are the boss!
Where are you taking me? I'm not drunk!
Listen, kiddo!
Don't even think about it
Lee Tin-Yun can't be tied down!
He'll never change!
Stop that!
What're you crying for?
Be quiet, you hear me?
That's right
Don't cry...
Alright... I'll hold you...
Alright.
Alright, don't cry.
I know, I know, don't cry...
Don't cry... please
Okay, okay...
You want papa to...
hold you again, don't you?
I know, I know...
Haiyi darling, don't cry...
Sleep now...
You want papa to hold you?
My chest feels like a pillow?
Sleep, baby...
That's right...
Sleep, Haiyi...
Haiyi.
Ask papa where he is.
You like that?
Madam is smart; she's using the baby to keep the boss in check!
None of your business
Haiyi...
Papa is working late
Don't be upset, okay?
Be good, go to bed
Ask papa where he is
I promise you new toys
You can play when you wake up, okay?
Daddy must go now,
- Here he comes, - Give me a kiss
Big Mouth!
- Bye-bye - Let's go
The order was only to teach the other gang a lesson...
Big Head fired a shot
Then it became chaos,
Lee was used to situations like this
But something was different this time
He noticed that it had changed
Papa...
I won't forgive Big Head!
Why did he take a gun?!
Why did that bastard open fire?
Get the medicine!
Boss, and some Tiger Balm too?!
It hurts, mom!
Aunt Ying
Shut up and listen, all of you!
Waving a knife around doesn't make you a hero!
Good, you deserve this!
You brought this to yourself!
You cursed me again! You make it hurt on purpose!
Have you forgotten about...
your wife and child?
What will happen if you die?
You've been cursing me all my life!
Aren't you tired?
Give your family a normal life if you are a man!
How much longer do you think you can last?
Triad boss? My foot!
I dare you show your scars to your little girl!
Don't kid yourself!
- You're not dare to... - Boss!
- You're so annoying... - Thank you auntie,
we owe you one
Fight all you want! Just don't ask for my help again!
Die on the streets!
Closer
Drop it now...
You sure?
You did it, boss.
To give them a normal life?
It's easy enough to do, how could anyone fail!
Here comes the monster...
- Look at dad... - Look here, look...
- Look at dad... - Yes, stay still...
Haiyi...
Follow mommy... come on...
Come, Haiyi.
- Got you, good girl - Give papa a smile, girl
Let papa find his flip-flops first...
I like this flavor!
Big Eyes, you still owe me two dollars
You owe me two meatloaves
Haiyi, come swim with papa
Go Haiyi
Just go away!
Your tattoo is scaring her! - What's wrong?
You've...
- made her cry! - What's wrong, Haiyi?
It's alright, don't be afraid
Haiyi, don't be afraid, it's just a tiger!
It's alright
Just come over here
Go away! Momma will get rid of the tiger!
- Here's some candy... - Let's have some candies
She's nice... Hey, girl, how about...
Scared
Sucker
Scared
Freeze! Get down! Get down!
Scared
- What's wrong, boss? - What is it?
Stay down! Stay down!
Honey...
You're so brave!
You would do anything for your little girl!
Men love hearing compliments from women
Mabel's words moved Lee so deeply that...
he took an oath before General Guan
He swore to conceal his Triad identity...
from Haiyi at all costs
He wanted to become a good father
Come Haiyi, pay your respect to General Guan
General, please bless Haiyi and keep her safe
Rules were established since then:
- (A) dress properly - Honey, wait!
(B) no more coarse language
Of course, there were also other clauses
Come home early
What's so funny?
Okay, go back in
That's when King Zhou came into the picture...
This isn't the place
This way, boss
I guess not...
... should be this way?
Mr. Doun!
- Mr. Doun! - What a nice surprise...
- My "ball-si"! - Boss Lee
How are you? How do you do?
- Big Mouth - Yes, boss
Break down the math for him
40 on horses, 20 on soccer,
50 on mahjong and 80 in Macau
That's 40+20+50+80
Plus a daily rate of 9%
3X3 = 9; 7X7 = 49
The principal plus interest less the discount my boss granted to you...
equal to... equal to...
Tell him, Chicken
6,957 thousand,
261 dollars and 65 cents
It can't be that much...
Let's get down to business
Your tutorial business and property...
is worth around 7 millions
We can find you a buyer
No, no, no, no
Open the door! I like to hear the sound of people reading
Boss Lee, Boss Lee...
I swear on my life that I'll pay you back!
Let the others hear us!
Your daughter... is cute!
Chicken, she's your type!
Easy! How old is your girl?
Three
Stop gambling, you're already a father
If you gamble, be prepared to lose; if you lose, be prepared to pay
Otherwise, prepare to die!
I've already figured out how you can pay me
Consider it my investment to this cram school
I'm the biggest shareholder and...
my rep will oversee your operation
Okay?
- Big Mouth - Yes, boss
You like to talk, you'll be the schoolmaster
Congratulations...
Living a normal life is easy!
Just start a new career!
I can simply rename my illegal loan businesses...
gambling dens, massage parlors, etc.
Call them Loyalty Restaurant Group, Loyalty Finance...
Loyalty Logistics
As for pirating DVDs... that's entertainment business!
We'll introduce versatility and legality
That's what they call diversification
Well, you know the saying --
Don't put all your eggs in one... casket?
Basket!
Well, just lay your eggs in different places...
and you won't break them all at once
Do we continue with taxing then?
Sure, it's in the service industry!
Our collection agency can handle it
- And the one-woman brothels? - Also service industry
I don't mind the changes as long as we can...
- Profit! - Yes!
We like your proposal, just go with it
Good! Bye!
How did the Thailand trip turn out?
No problem
Big Head deals heroin
Big profit, high risk - I'm not interested
I'm a proper businessman now,
a family man
I can't go to jail
- Which dynasty did Zhou Dun-Yi live in? - Song dynasty
And Zhou was a civil servant renowned for his integrity
Tell me,
did he live in the Northern era or the Southern one?
- Southern... - Northern...
Make up you mind
You like my school?
Many people study here
Yes, many boys and girls
Haiyi, do you know these words?
Wait till papa learns English...
he can teach you too!
You make Mabel in charge of the school so that...
she can't keep an eye on you
And you'll be free to do just anything
You are strange! Why can't you be happy?
It's not like I'm starting another...
nightclub or gambling den
Can't you say something nice for once?
I worry about your students!
I won't be teaching
You didn't even finish grade school
Just don't ruin other people's children
And tell your men not to recruit around here
Are you blind?
Come over, I'll show you...
See it for yourself!
- What's the matter?... - Quiet!
Even Mabel praised me for my "truism"
Mister, you're disturbing my class
We're sorry
Oh, no... it's "Altruism"!
Please carry on with your class
Why must you always criticize me?!
Can't you say something nice for once?
Haiyi...
You are so god damn pretty, sucker!
She's so pretty,
must be driving her old man crazy!
You should get one of your own!
Damn right! But with who?
Who cares, so long as it doesn't come out looking like you!
Do you know how hard it is to get into a good grade school?
Each baptized head counts 1 point; 3 heads, 3 points!
What?
1 head, 1 point; 3 heads, 3 point
Live with one point less and try another school
If papa doesn't want to be baptized, I don't want to either
I've worshiped General Guan all my life!
We have a deep relationship
How can I suddenly worship a foreigner?
You believe in God, you don't worship!
- No - Fine
None of us will get baptized and we'll go to hell together
You want to run a successful school?
Start acting like a role model for your daughter
Haiyi, mommy is upset
- Let me teach you - You?
- Which page? - Page 3
Page 3
Hail Mary...
full of grace...
the Lord is with thee...
blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus
Holy Mary Mother of God...
- pray for us sinners now... - Not so fast
- and at the hour... - Papa can't keep up with you.
of our death... Amen
General Guan, forgive me!
Hail Mary...
full of grace...
the Lord is with thee...
blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus
May God's grace shines in your heart...
and gives you the courage to confess your sins...
and make you realize the kindness of the Lord
Do you think...
I can wipe the slate clean by confessing what I did in the past?
Your sins are forgiven...
in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Sprit
Amen!
Thank you father, I'll see you soon
I go first, then you follow...
I finish your sentence,
then you keep going, can you do it?
I never had the time to give Tin-Yun before
Now he spends all his free time with his daughter
That's nice
and buys me a lot of toys! Your turn!
Haiyi is his only soft spot
the two of us to carry everything...
so we keep on dropping the toys
She's not his soft spot but his saving grace!
Haiyi starts to cry
Haiyi is ugly when she cries...
so she'd better not cry
Papa calls Uncle Big Eyes and Uncle Big Mouth to help
They come pick the toys off the ground
There's lots of people on the street and some toys get stepped on
Whoever dares to trample on Haiyi's toys...
has to deal with me!
I'll punch him
with a left hook... a right hook,
I'll hit him on top and below...
That man suddenly takes out a knife
I say nothing but...
kick the knife in the air
And I roll away... and away...
When the knife falls...
I catch it and...
start stabbing,
slashing left and right
He's gushing blood!
Son of a bitch, just cut off his weenie
What?
Lee Haiyi!
Son of a bitch, just cut off his weenie
Haiyi, you should never use those words again
Okay?
Then papa and uncle can't either
Of course
Mommy, why do we pray to a foreigner...
but papa prays to a Chinese man?
Papa's Chinese man...
teaches him about loyalty
Our foreign man teaches us compassion
Uncle Big Mouth and Uncle Big Eyes call papa big brother...
But they don't call grandma,
mother, why is that?
Why do they all have stickers...
Mabel later told Tin-Yun about his daughter's questions
Tin-Yun realized it wasn't enough...
to just hide his tattoo and wear a suit
But how much more did he have to do?
Just hurry...
A raid! Chicken!
Don't let her go
Grab him!
Don't run!
Move it!
- I am moving, officer - Just move!
Boss Lee!
Boss...
I'm sorry
Big Head,
you two-faced son of a bitch...
When I get out, you're going to pay for this!
My boy is 3 years older than your girl
Let me show you my daughter's picture
Are you looking for a daughter-in-law?
My son gets upset each time I leave for work...
as if I might never return
What about your daughter?
She's exactly the same
Each time I leave her...
she refuses to eat...
until I return
I know you're not a drug dealer
But Chicken works for you...
and it happened in your place
And I don't have enough evidence on Big Head
Inspector Lau
I know this is bending the rules
But you must help us this time
Please don't hold him for the 48 hours
Just this once, please!
How about...
Keep him here for a few hours...
then let him out for 2 hours?
He promises to come back!
Impossible
Double his time when he returns!
Triple?
Quadruple?
What are you saying... are you crazy?
Me?! You're the one who's crazy!
You promised to go to...
your daughter's school recital tomorrow!
But now you can't go!
How will I explain it to her?!
Tell me what you want me to tell her!
Children, remember the first thing we do...
when we get on stage?
- Smile! - Very good
If there was a God
He surely would have heard him
It was the first time Lee asked him for help
Look here, Haiyi!
Happy Father's Day!
Lee Tin-Yun is horrible!
Haiyi, don't be mad
Haiyi, come on...
Papa couldn't make it...
because I was working.
I came night after work.
If you promise not to get mad...
papa will...
promise you anything
Really?
There's nothing to see
Uncle, how come your sticker is crooked?
It's nothing, really
Are you still mad at papa?
No
Good girl
Simon, I baptize thee in the name of the Father and of the Son...
and of the Holy Ghost...
Amen
Teresa, I baptize thee in the name of the Father and of the Son...
and of the Holy Ghost...
Amen
Lee Tin-Yun...
from this day forth, you're a member our flock...
brethren of our Lord Jesus, fellow brother
Welcome to the Lord's big loving family
Member, brother and brethren...
that sounds familiar!
To get Haiyi into a better school...
Lee converted to Catholicism
He still paid his respects...
to General Guan each morning
But on Sundays, he went to church and asked for God's forgiveness
Hedging his bets with both religions made him feel twice as safe
Any new films come in?
I saved a few copies for you
Just hurry up!
Ken, come over here!
- Brother! - Line up and register
Hello! How are you?
Young master...
You two stop fighting! This is a school!
Boss Lee!
Boss Lee, did you have a nightmare?
Yes...
I did
Having trouble lately?
Business is bad
They say...
No one pays attention to the words of the poor
But the wealthy are heard when they whisper
When you're rich, don't forget the time you were poor
Helping others is like rain in the spring.
Begging help is like snow in the summer.
Boss Lee, you're amazing
You run a school and you're so well-read
I have a good father
He works very hard and often stays up late
But he always reads me a bedtime story
How is it possible?!
She fights with me at least once a week
She has more energy than I do; she can't be sick
Just because you're sick doesn't mean you can't fight
She often has trouble urinating
She needs to stay for a few days...
so we can run more tests
Papa is not like mother; he never says no to me
Every time I call him, he comes
Papa says I'm his life
I say he's my superman
Papa loves me and I love papa too
Well done, Haiyi, you get an A+
Haiyi, your papa and grandma's son...
seem to be two different people
Why?
- Do you want to know why... - Don't talk nonsense...
in front of my child!
Mom, why don't you move in with us?
Forget it
I can't keep my mouth shut...
and I don't want to be a thorn in a certain someone's side
But I want you to live with us, grandma
Someone might not want me to...
I'm leaving! She can do whatever she likes!
Go ahead! Leave!
Don't worry
Your mother never needed to depend on a man...
Especially you!
I popped you out, remember?
Tell me why I have a mother like her?
Why must I suffer?
Goodnight, grandma
Well, who can blame her?
She left her hometown decades ago and
she never had a man to take care of her
- Honey! - Papa!
I'm lucky I have my precious girl.
Let's go home!
Did you write the essay yourself?
Yes
Good! So papa is superman?
Yes
Wait...
Tell me... you love me
You're crazy, who says that out loud?
It itches
Did my tiger tattoos scare you?
I was never afraid of you
Why would I be scared by your tattoos?
I said it itches
I'm just playing
Playing?!...