Got enough money with you?
Yeah
Careful
I will
Sorry about that
No worries
Your son is very good-looking, going out?
Yeah
Pre-graduation trip
He's graduating?
You are really lucky
You're too kind
"1987"
"Together, We Stepped into the World of Grown-ups And There Was No Turning Back"
Sweeping Blade
Stabbing tube
Samurai 8-feet
Samurai 2-feet
Edged stiletto
Whenever you have time,
take them out, feel them and clean them
Befriend them
When you are in trouble
Your friends will support you
Get it?
Hurry up, you're falling behind
Son of a bitch, fuck
One, two, three
That's how it's done
Hey, I just took a piss
What age is it?
They all use guns now
What's the point of practicing these?
Come on, when the guns are loaded
Do we have the time to turn around and get our 2-feet, 8-feet?
Our asses are already getting shot at
What the fuck did you say?
Boss Geta
Dad
Boss
Guns are evil things imported from the West
They are for those who don't have balls
Weapon for the lowly
To establish oneself in the underground society
One depends on his fists and knives
I won't let the five of you lay your hands on guns
You hear me?
Hear me?
Yes
Let's go
Take your shit and let's go
Yay! The training camp is over!
Black Dog Bro on the mountain top
He is the young master of the ranch
Hard working night and day
His huge ranch takes up the whole mountain
His singing is loud and cheerful
He sings non-stop all day long
His songs are so beautiful
His nice singing voice got him famous
I hear his voice but can't see him, yo le yi li
Throughout the whole mountain there is his voice, yo le yi li
The voice is pure and lovely, yo le yi li
Yo le yi, yo le yi li
Thankyou
Applause please
Boss, what an incredible night
Both bosses of Monga Temple Front
and Back Alley are here
Masa is here?
Yeah
Good, I'll go have a drinkwith him later
Sure, sure
Hey
aren't the Back Alley guys our enemies?
Of course
Then why Boss Geta said he'd go drink with the boss of Back Alley?
Oh, they are buddies
They are buddies?
Uh-huh
They were sworn brothers
Like the five of us
One day you'll get your own block, I'll have mine
Our subordinates fight when they see each other
But for us on the top, when we meet
having a drink is a must
You'd better watch out
I'm not scared of you
If you don't tell what's on your mind
Who will ever know?
Sometimes I really want to
Just let out all of my sorrow
Stepped into the underground
I shouldn't have
Now that I want to undo my mistakes
Who would understand?
My love if you know my heart...
Hey, homeboy, what a coincidence
I was about to go have a drink with you
Who you with?
Wim-Kian, he just got out
Came to welcome him back
How long was he in there?
House Cleaning Operation, it's been three years
Three years already
He brought a Mainlander with him
Said the Mainlander took care of him in there
Brought him to introduce to us
Lately I heard those Mainlanders
want a piece of Monga
Oh, gimme a break, don't think too much
I can't even speak "Mandorin"
With them, there is nothing we can talk about
Hey homeboy, I'm thinking, seriously
Couple of events happened to Wim-Kian's household
If you can, would you come and say hello?
His uncle cheated in games, I handled it by the book
His cousin raped a woman
I sorted it out for him, too
The street, and business, the rules, I did everything right
Why should I apologize
to a youngster for things like these?
Nah, you know it
Wim-Kian is like a mad dog
I don't care what kind of dog he is
It's your dog, train it yourself
Geta, nowadays the Grey Wolf's gang
is doing very well
Boss Masa, please stop teasing me
Did I say it wrong?
Dragon, make a toast
Boss Geta's son
My son
Dragon, handsome fellow
Bro. Grey Wolf
Grey Wolf, he's the most promising among
the younger generation in Monga
We should watch our back
or soon we'll be history
Boss Geta, look
For the past 3 years when I was in there
thanks for taking care of our boss
And people in my household
One day l, Wim-Kian
will do my best to repay you
Now that you're out, you should be happy
Saying all this nonsense is useless
Alright, come on, drink up
Here, everyone, cheers
Cheers, everyone, drink up
Cheers
Wim-Kian
How's your boss doing overseas?
He's in good shape physically, but he's kind of depressed
It's hard not to get depressed
Mainlanders are indeed different
That Grey Wolf, he moves a finger and the cigarette comes
The glass gets refilled as soon as it got empty
It's like they were telepathic
And the whole group
stood still in the back all night long
Tall and straight like the Military Police
My legs got sore by just looking at them
Sigh, Monga is hopeless
So maybe you should
join them if you like them so much
You shitting me?
They just look more impressive
Wouldn't we look cool if we act like them?
I think they look phony
Yeah, bunch of fakes
You know that Grey Wolf?
You know him personally?
No, my mom does
Your mom's sleeping with him?
Fuck, shut your face
Ah-ha, something fishy here
If your mom doesn't want him
give him to my mom. He is her type.
Shut up
Is it good?
Hmm, it's good
Then I'll bring some more next time
OK
Did you have a tough time in the mountains?
What's up with you?
You look not yourselftoday
I ran into someone I don't like
Who was it?
My mom's ex, before she married my dad
My mom said she'd been with him since she was 16
But one day
He left without a word
And disappeared until a few years ago
Are you gonna disappear like him someday?
You're scared that I'll disappear?
Silly
Why call me silly
I won't
What did you say?
Something nice that I'm not gonna say again
Hey boss, a barbequed chicken leg
OK, OK, right away
I'll get one more then
OK OK
Boss, have a chicken leg
Oh
Come, sit here
You grew up without a father?
That obvious?
Leave us; kids shouldn't listen to adults' discussion
OK
Boss Masa
I heard you've been working
with the Mainlanders, why didn't you tell me?
Who is talking such nonsense?
Words spread fast
Gimme a break
I can't even speak Mandarin
how do I work with the Mainlanders?
You really buy that shit?
Seriously, no?
They did talk to me about it
But I haven't agreed
That means yes then, and you're still playin' dumb with me?
I've told Wim-Kian about this
If Boss Geta doesn't agree
then I won't do it
Our Monga is an old town
We have our own way and traditions in managing this place
We don't want to work with outsiders
Masa and I are no exception
I understand
How about this?
In the beginning I won't show up
And you two bosses still handle everything
We can observe each other for a while
Until we've reached certain level of understanding and trust
Then we'll go from there
Moreover
The business I run outside of Monga
If you are interested, please let me know
I would love to have you join me
Thanks a lot
I thinkwe better stay in Monga
with our small business
We don't know much about the outside world
We are not interested in running around
What about Boss Masa, what do you think?
My position is very simple
Whatever Boss Geta says
I do my best to follow suit
Yeah, you are the shit now
Dozens of block bosses, with losts of grease to go around
And then
Fucking old asses getting in your way
Look at your bosses:
drink all day, the women, a great life
Eventually, they will suck Monga dry
It's such a wonderful land, what a waste
Look at our Big Boss
He's got brains
He doesn't sleep, he spends his days thinking
Thinking about how to develop the organization
Now, as soon as he gives an order, it'll be like cell division
We'll no longer be just a gang of hundreds
But tens of thousands, I am telling you
Guns will be brought in by sea in boxes
Halls will be established one after another
And you
Hanging out on your block
Selling toilet paper and selected tea, collecting fees
Getting turned in every now and then
Times are changing, bro
Do it right
We set up a hall in Monga, and you'll be the Boss
Each of us needs our own stage
The world is going to be ours
It's gonna be difficult if there's only one hall for the entire Monga
The two major powers in Monga
Are our Back Alley and the Temple Front
We've got our own blocks on each side
You won't have any problem with me
But if you wanna make this work
You'll have to include the Temple Front
Otherwise you'll have to deal with all the blocks behind them
It won't be easy
It's gonna be a tough fight
You got someone from the Temple Front?
I still remember four years ago, right here
You were against over a dozen from Da Dao Cheng
I saw them beating the life out of you
Still you wouldn't give in
I owe you for that
No need to thank me
It was because you've got balls
If you weren't tough enough
Even if you got beaten to death in front of me 100 times
I wouldn't give a shit
Really, I owe you a lot
And that thing about the Dog Boy
I am fully aware
Dragon messed with somebody's girlfriend four years ago
But you took on the heat
Can we spare Dragon?
What? You want to protect your brother?
Look
I am afraid that we are losing the entire Monga
you know that?
It's like the last years of Ching Dynasty
All the foreign powers have surrounded China with
their firearms, canons and ships
That old empress Tz'u-Hsi still thought she could bring them all down
That's exactly what's happening in Monga
Our Boss Masa
puts on fancy clothes and fools around everyday
And your Boss Geta is a stubbern old fool
The future is knocking on the door, and Monga is still asleep
They all call me mad dog
They are right
But I had been thinking a lot during the 3 years in prison
My boss turned me in during the Big Crackdown
That Dragon, you took on the beating
every time he screwed up
That's the kind of fate for people like us
Now the Mainlanders are asking nicely to do business with us
The proud old folks refused right on the spot
When the time comes, who's put on the frontline?
No one else but you and me
It's guns in their hands
You really think you can fight them with a stabbing tube?
Don't feel ashamed to workwith the outsiders
You really think I'll let
the Mainlanders take over Monga?
Lookwho's thinking for Monga
Shoot, talking is useless
Holy crap, all that wind, and now the rain
Is the typhoon really coming?
Boss Masa have a good night, come again
And you, don't run around, be good
Ah, you came for Auntie Ai as well?
Boss
Boss Geta is here with all of his Temple Front
brothers, to pay their respect
Please bless them, so that they are safe, healthy and prosperous
Homeboy, rest in peace
I swear right here, on my name
That I will find the murderer
To do your vengeance
My condolence, take care
Boss Geta
I have mobilized everyone in the Back Alley
I've also notified Taoyuan, Chungli and the South
Boss, if you can help us find him
I'd very much appreciate
We have to get A-Chung
I want him kneel in front of our boss, and pay backwith his life
I'll help you find A-Chung
But we don't need to kill him
I'll find out if he's the murderer
Who knows? Maybe it's your own man
who did this, then frame him
Boss, how can you say this?
Are you saying that
our men killed our own boss?
Fuck, I'd say someone from you Temple Front killed him
Don't move!
God is watching, we all know what we did
Boss, got news from the Back Alley
They said A-Chung is spotted nearby the Watergate
Now they and the Da Dao Cheng people are all out to get him
Boss
I heard A-Chung is around Watergate
Everyone, go get him now
OK let's go
You go with them
Boss, what about you?
There's nothing to worry about, I'm on my own turf
Go, hurry
Boss, you're closing
Yeah
Everybody's out to get A-Chung, not much business around here
All of the Temple Front went?
Your Boss Geta, I think he stayed
Then please make two for me
Please
OK
Sorry, come early tomorrow
We came all the way from the South, can we just do a brief prayer?
Oh
Boss, boss
Anybody?
Anybody here?
Call the ambulance
Hurry call the ambulance
Boss
Somebody?
Call the ambulance
Anybody here?
Boss Dragon is gone
I told Dragon not to come today
If Dragon shows up today, he will die
Those bastards want our Dragon dead
They want us dead
they want us at the Temple Front all dead
Can't you see what's happening?
I'll go find him
You stay right here
I don't want him back, I don't want him here
Don't you go get him
our Geta will understand
Madam, madam, calm down, have a seat
I don't want him back
don't bring him back
Who is it?
It's me, me
It's OK now
It's me
It's time, can't wait anymore
Who will hold the memorial tablet then?
I'll do it
Geta or Masa, take your pick
Geta
Goddamn sons of bitches
How dare you, getting all despicable in front of Master God
You two go from the back door
Go now
If you don't kill them today
One day they'll kill you
I want them to pay with their blood
Why are you pushing me?
Motherfucker
You thinkwe're their match?
How on Earth do you think we can do anything about it?
Boss Geta is dead, Boss Masa is dead too
Aren't you humans?
Don't you have any feelings?
Do you even have feelings?
Don't you be stirring things up
How do we revenge without knowing who did it?
It's Wim-Kian, must be him
Everybody knows it, but no one dares to touch him
Motherfucker
No! Stop it!
Monk
Stop it, Monk
Stop it
At this point, revenge is suicide
Besides, Dragon can't stay in Monga
You three
take Dragon to the Philippines, lay low for a while
I'll stay and investigate
We need evidence
I'll stay too
Do you remember, the night Boss Geta died
You were all sent to find that A-Chung
Have you ever thought
it could just be a smoke bomb?
A-Shing
The thing, I want it done tomorrow
OK, no problem, leave it to me
Get some rest Boss, I'm heading off
Monkey is involved in an armed assault
Now the police suspects that
the gun in his possesion
is the same one that killed
the Back Alley boss
You pathetic liars
My Monkey is still at school
What did you take me here for?
I gotta hurry home
and cook for him
Fuck your sorry ass
Dragon, don't do that
Let's go
Ignore 'em
Why are they like this?
Because Monkey killed Boss Masa
Apparently Boss Geta ordered Monkey to do it
so he could take over the Back Alley
Then they in turn killed Boss Geta and Blackie
Temple Front did something like this
The gang has lost people's respect
What are you talking about?
Monkey didn't kill Boss Masa
Then you go explain to everybody
What is the reason that made
Monkey become the scapegoat?
Something to drink?
I am just here to ask you a question
Then I'm out of here
Have a seat
Hey you guys take a break, Grey Wolf Bro. has a meeting
Why did you leave my mom in the first place?
Something went wrong
Had to get away
Then why didn't you explain to her?
Because then she would have waited for me
Didn't want her to waste her youth waiting
Then, if you were given a second chance
Would you stay with her?
We only live once
I've run out of my chances
Yes
You still have a chance
If something happens to me, please take good care of her
What are you talking about?
I'm warning you
Your mom went through hell to raise you
You owe her your life
You get me?
But Boss Geta died in my arms
I can never forget how he died in my arms
You know what?
Whichever way the wind blows
The grass bends along
When I was young I thought I was the wind
But eventually it cost me dearly
Then I realized we're all just grass
You are still young, you've got options
Go to the Philippines and lay low for a while
What's gonna happen in Monga nobody knows
I need to speak to Monk
I've made up my mind, I'll go to the Philippines too
I'll be in the Philippines for a couple months
You haven't served in the military, how do you get out of the country?
Unregistered boat
I will be back soon
I've asked Auntie how much you owe her
I'll figure out a way to get that money
When I come back
I'll get you out of here
I'll take you to the movies some time
How's that possible
If I get caught, they'll break my legs
Auntie promised me, personally
She'll tell them that you're going for abortion
Here
Cheers
Grey Wolf, that's it then, we're heading off
Sure
Scar, see them to the door
Yes, sir
That's it
There's no problem right?
Don't worry
You need to do it nice and clean
Don't leave behind anything that'd make us lose sleep
He already agreed to get on the boat with them
And then, what are we gonna do when he's back?
Mom, I left some savings in your closet
Why in my closet?
Deposit it in the bank, and you can earn interest
Then you do it for me
Boss Geta, excuse me, please lend me your 2-feet
Bless me, and help me to find the truth
Boy, go get the car
I'm leaving everything to you
OK, take care
Let's go yeah?
Wait
Let's go pray to the Master God for a sec
What you talking this shit to me for?
I'm afraid you won't be able to explain to Sister Ling
Explain to whom?
I'm a goddamn gangster, who am I answering to?
He's not my son for God's sake
Get the car; we're going to Monga
He's not here
Oh, earlier he told me to deposit money for him
What's up with all this money?
All his regular clothes are gone
Why is the postcard I sent you
in Yi Mong's closet?
How could you keep me in the dark for so many years?
Shut the door, go shut the door
What are you doing?
Yeah, Mosquito, what you doing?
Stay where you are
I want to know something
Tell us
Are you sending us to the boat
or to Hell?
What the fuck?
There is no boat, right?
Mosquito, can you put down the knife first?
If there's a misunderstanding, we can sort it out
There's no misunderstanding
Listen
Tonight, there is no boat but trap
Thre's no way we're getting to the Philippines
Monk
Explain, what's going on?
What's the deal?
Why did Mosquito say something like that?
What's the situation?
Mosquito, have you lost your mind?
Say it!
We swore to be brothers, at the very same place
And now one of you's putting a knife against my neck
Another one is starting to doubt me
What the fuck is this?
If you've go the fucking guts, tell the truth in front of the Master God
If I misunderstood you
feel free to give me a stab
But if you are the traitor who sold out the Temple Front
I want you to pay with your life
Sell out?
How could that be Monk?
Can you please stop this shit? OK?
Stop acting like this
I saw him with Wim-Kian
and Grey Wolf, with my own eyes
Your mama
Not my day
Times are changing
The outside world is changing
If we are as stubborn as the old bosses
we'll be dead sooner or later
The entire Monga will fall into their hands
I met with Grey Wolf and Wim-Kian, was to save Monga
To save
The Temple Front
So, did you kill my dad?
You're the one who killed my dad?
Kill them
Motherfuckers
Everything I do
is for you
Have you seen Mosquito?
Go get everybody
Should we go take a look?
If you got on the boat, then we wouldn't end up like this
Why didn't you just get on the boat?
Why are you making me do this?
Go ahead and kill me
If you don't kill me today
I will kill you tomorrow
I never understood
what's the point in all this fighting
Now I am even more confused
You're my brother
but I have to kill you
Because this is the street
Because we're gangsters
Whoever gets in the way dies
There's no other choice
If this were the way of the street
Then I am not a gangster
I am in this for friendship
I am in this for brotherhood
Guns are weapons for the lowly
Monk
You thought I was going to embrace you
So you opened your arms
At that moment
You chose to believe in me, didn't you?
You thought you were in this as a gangster
But like me, you're here for friendship and brotherhood, too
You thought Geta was a decent man?
He wanted to become the Boss
So he chopped off my dad's arm
Did you know how he treated his brothers?
What's good in the cinema lately?
Dumb Recruit is pretty funny
Really
Mosquito, are you OK?
Dragon, Dragon
Hurry, let's go
Dragon
Look, something happened
Go look for some guy called Mosquito
Where's my ear?
Some say
Joining the gang is like getting a bad lot
You end up either living in exile
Or getting brutally murdered on the streets
But that year, me and my brothers
we all believed joining the gang
using violence to gain control
was the way to rule
The only way for survival
Why do the four of you want to recruit me?
Because it takes five fingers
to form a fist
"Monga, in Ketagalan (aboriginal tribe lived in Taipei) dialect, means canoe.