From tender youth we are told by father and teacher
that betrayal is the most heinous offence imaginable.
But what is betrayal?
Betrayal means breaking ranks and breaking off into the unknown.
"The Unbearable Lightness of Being" by Milan Kundera
I'm cutting it now.
One...
Two...
Three...
Mui, get up slowly.
No, my legs are numb.
Give me your hand, I'll help you.
One...two...three!
We're alive!
Is Scarlett crazy?
She put a bomb under her chair.
She wants to blow herself up?
The bomb is not a setup for you.
It's a setup for Scarlett.
Ada!
Have you seen Miss Sze?
Miss Sze couldn't get ahold of you.
She wanted me to tell you she's meeting with Mr. Ngai.
He sent a car for her already.
How long ago was that?
Around 5 minutes.
Thanks.
Yes?
Mr. Ngai, where are you meeting Miss Sze?
Cheuk Hoi? What's wrong?
I don't have time to explain.
Someone wants to kill her.
They're on the move.
I'm meeting her at the Hebe Haven Yacht Club.
When did Scarlett leave the Blue Moon?
7 or 8 minutes ago.
What oar did you send?
Black Mercedes (353620.
Where are you?
I just left the Club.
Scarlett, I know you're here.
Come on, stop hiding.
I'm not a 10-year-old anymore.
We don't have to play hide and seek anymore.
But you are a rat, sneaky and crafty.
You broke our hearts.
You took advantage of Papa's trust
and killed my whole family.
You've been hiding for over 10 years.
You can’t hide forever.
The act of betrayal is the particular sin which even the devil hates.
One day you'll for your sin.
Well?
An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.
Are you alright?
Don't shoot! Let her go!
Miss Sze!
An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.
It's OK, you were dreaming.
Where am I?
My place. You're safe.
Watch out!
The bullet ripped through your right shoulder.
All the scraps have been removed.
But you need rest. Don't go back to work.
Sorry!
Don't say that. You don't work for me.
I need you to get well so we can work together.
I will protect you for the time being.
Don't go home.
Stay away from the Blue Moon, understand?
Thank you.
You don't have to stay. I'm OK.
Don't you have something to tell me?
I only want to know
if you knew someone wanted to kill you.
You know the killer?
Who is she?
Why does she want you dead?
Is this related to your blank history in the U.K.?
Sorry, I didn't mean to pry.
I'll get you some water.
Victor!
Promise me you'll let it go.
Don't try to find the girl.
Then you must promise me, I don't want anyone to hurt you.
I'll be fine.
Get some rest.
Airplane, find the girl.
Is she awake?
Yes and you may leave.
Don't bother to come back.
I don't know what you mean.
You don't? You're her bodyguard.
You failed to protect her and she got hurt.
You think you can still stick around?
It was my fault.
But if you're concerned about her safety,
don't get her involved in such dangerous business.
What's between me and Scarlett is none of your business.
What's between me and Miss Sze is none of your business.
Miss Sze hired me, only she can fire me.
Fair enough. Then I implore you to do your job
and protect Scarlett, OK?
Sorry!
It's not your fault.
Whatever must happen must happen.
Who is the killer?
Why did you stop us from shooting her?
Perhaps I should not have asked.
You're my bodyguard, you should know.
But I didn't tell you.
It's a debt I owe.
I can run but I can’t hide forever.
Sometimes it's impossible to pay off a debt.
Are you in debt too?
Too much. I'm indebted for life.
Sorry, I was talking nonsense.
Can you do something for me?
What?
I know Victor won't let it slide.
Promise me you'll beat Victor in finding the killer.
Don't let her get hurt.
I don't want to owe her more than I already did.
Leave that to me.
We have it made!
We won't be short on cash anymore.
We're rich!
Master Kam, you're too brilliant!
Is there a problem?
Are you crazy? What a waste!
What's wrong with you?
Garbage! Burn everything.
Why? We have the watermark, security thread and color shifting ink.
Why burn the money?
It makes no difference to the naked eye.
You're all outsiders. Did you feel it?
The paper is too soft and slippery.
Now he has done his homework.
The sound is not crisp.
I told you I need 100% cotton paper.
Where did you get this knockoff?
They told me it's 100% cotton.
I don't know where you got the stock.
It'll ruin my reputation if I let this lot circulate.
We're printing counterfeit money.
No one would know if you kept your mouth shut.
Spare me your temper as an artist.
Don't fuss over nothing.
I can't stand the flaw, I'm not being picky.
We need to buy time.
If no one spots the first counterfeit,
you can swap real money with fakes.
Firecracker, there's more.
The sooner we circulate the fakes,
the more problems we'll face.
If we get caught, the cops can trace them back to us.
Since you buy everything he says.
Get him whatever crap he needs.
I want it done in a month.
What should we do now?
The paper used for banknotes are ordered directly from the supplier
and stored in the Government Supplies Office
The Hong Kong Note Printing Limited will pick up the paper regularly
and ship back to the printing factory.
The guy in charge of picking up the paper is Chan Ka-chun.
He started before I went to jail.
He's now the manager.
Where are you? The target went inside the comic book shop.
Right here!
What is this?
You said the target likes comic books.
I'm trying to suit his fancy.
Comic lovers may not be nerds.
Nerds may not be an Otaku.
Otakus may not care for this look.
You don't know anything.
Don't drop this.
Let's try it. Say something.
Is it working?
I hear you. Watch me!
Be careful!
You first. Thanks!
Shitake Mushroom Warrior, you finally made the front cover.
Yes, that's the Shitake Mushroom Warrior!
You like Neon Genesis Enoki Mushroom Warriors too?
You bet. I bought every issue.
You're a fan too?
I flew to Japan to see the special edition of The Attack of the Champignon Mushrooms.
Most girls think they're too corny.
What the hell is that?
You don't understand.
What did you say?
I said people just don't understand.
Just like they think Extraman is stupid.
Extraman?
It's by the same mangaka. You must know.
Eat a duck egg before the switch,
The saltier it is...
...the stronger he becomes.
I knew that.
Eat a duck egg before the switch,
the saltier it is, the stronger he becomes.
You really do!
In which episode did he get a new egg?
137.
How should the egg be cooked?
70%.
Where does the best eggs come from?
Japan, in the beginning.
Then China, when it became too expensive.
Bingo!
In one episode when he went up against the Duck Beak Monster,
he realized the Duck Beak Monster was his mother.
Impressive!
You're a kindred spirit indeed.
Would you like to see my collection in my office?
Of course!
Let's go!
Your note printing...
Your note printing factory has no printers?
We're in the office.
I had to wait till everyone is gone to let you in.
There are too many gates in the factory.
Even a fly couldn't get in.
Sit down!
Let me show you something.
Great!
Wait...it won't be long!
Mui!
Hurry back when you're done.
Look! Brilliant!
God M? Yes!
Can I take a picture?
Of course. Don't forget Wolf Child.
Of course! Good!
Come... Sit down!
Yes... Hurry!
Get the light. Right!
Come...
Don't forget Wolf Child. Of course!
Did you get it?
Not good enough.
Oh no, there's ink on God M.
Go clean it up or it'll stain.
Right! I must... Yes!
I'll go clean up.
I'm sorry, God M!
It's OK.
Take your time.
It's OK!
Take your time.
(Hong Kong Note Printing Limited)
God M is fine.
Well?
I got it out. Look!
Like new.
If God M is safe, I should be going.
Thank you so much for this.
I'll pick you up on the next block.
Thanks!
You're not getting away!
What do you want? Let go of me!
You delivered yourself to my door.
Mui!
You're not leaving.
Mui!
New»...
It's useless to cry for help!
Mui, are you alright?
No one can hear you.
Hold on, I'll be right there.
I am safe.
Because Extraman is here!
Extraman laser gun!
Watch it!
You're dead!
I won!
You can’t kill me so easily! Watch it!
What else?
You should praise me.
Thank you.
Anything else you need help with?
No. I can manage.
Why don't you look at me?
I know, someone got the wrong idea
and is too embarrassed.
What are you babbling about?
Lok Siu-fung is always cool and composed.
Why did YOU flip out?
I wrote the wrong thing.
Because you care about me.
You're out of your mind.
You're blushing!
What?
It's stuffy in here.
For the next operation,
I better bring a camera so I won't get the wrong idea.
Why don't we set up our own codes?
We can communicate without any misunderstanding like today.
CIB already has a set of codes.
Everyone knows that.
Including Scarlett.
If we have a defector, we'll be in danger.
That's true. We better tell Cheuk Sir.
Don't tell him.
Why not?
When you pass notes in the classroom,
will you tell the teacher?
We're not classmates.
You're a genuine densha otoko.
When did I become a densha otoko?
You knew when Extraman got a new duck egg.
You deny you're a densha otoko?
My brother used to read the comic books.
That's why I remember.
You have a brother?
Yes. ..but he's dead.
You are not alone, I'll always support you.
I'll come up with the code.
There are things we shouldn't tell Cheuk Sir.
Great!
You like to play with water?
What of it?
Follow me.
What?
Get the paper wet.
Shoot the paper, not me!
You think I did that on purpose?
Look at you...
What is it?
We need to swap paper.
(Hong Kong Note Printing Limited)
(Exchange form)
You're new?
Yes, Mr. Chan sent us.
What's wrong with this lot?
It's a bit wet.
Yes. Get them a different lot.
Wait here!
Send over a new lot of paper.
Master Kam, is this paper good enough?
Yes! This is the official paper!
Well? Is it OK?
It's perfect. I'm afraid my craft is not worthy of the paper.
Where did you get it?
You pointed me to Chan Ka-chun.
You're helping us swap real money with fakes.
I swapped real paper with fakes.
Brilliant!
See? I told you Lok is brilliant.
Without Tat Q, we couldn't have gotten the paper.
Right. He needed my help.
You're so darn luck you have someone brilliant under you.
Let's get to work.
Right! Show us how it's done.
If we start now, the notes will be ready by month-end.
Thanks, Master Kam!
Let's do it.
I'll find out how brilliant you are!
Forget Tat Q, even Foon-hei is wasting your talents.
Keep an eye on the counterfeit notes.
I'll back you up.
From Lok?
n031n2472n...what is this? A secret code?
n2472n, n031...it's a "T".
n24...n72..."H" and "A"
"U"
Thank you...
Welcome!
Shifu, here's the lab report.
The liquid you gave me was Astrolite,
a binary explosive used mainly in industrial and mining blasting.
The oxidant was ammonium nitrate
and the fuel was hydrazine anhydrous.
Put them together, you have a transparent liquid bomb.
Ammonium nitrate is very common, you can buy it from any hardware store.
But hydrazine is a controlled chemical.
Ordinary people can't buy it.
Then who can?
Industrial use, medical care and teaching.
That range is rather extensive.
The parts of the bomb can easily be bought from Apliu Street.
You must be too busy to see the news.
Why?
A professor and his students were doing an experiment in the lab.
One of the students spilled a bottle of hydrazine hydrate
and had to evacuate the school and call the Fire Department.
CIB must not be very busy. You're awfully helpful.
A protege can never say no to his Shifu.
Hey, you always...
Where can I find post-grad students from Electrical Engineering?
There they are.
Thank you.
It's pretty.
Are you post-grad students from Electrical Engineering?
Yes, can we help you?
I'm a reporter from a science magazine.
I'm doing a story on lab safety.
I want to ask you about the accident of spilling a chemical.
She was so clumsy. Luckily I wasn't poisoned
Because you were disturbing me.
You were there?
Yes, there were a dozen students plus the professor.
How much was spilled?
The bottle was 200ml. We could have died.
The bottle was 200ml, but it wasn't full.
Don't embarrass us.
Were you able to recover any of it?
It has been volatilized when the firemen went in with their masks.
The exhaust fan got rid the rest.
Thank you.
Master Kam, you are so...
What?
...brilliant!
Master Kam!
All done? You bet!
Awesome! Firecracker, what will you buy?
This is truly awesome!
Same as the real stuff. We'll be rich!
Firecracker, who said you can sit there?
Sit anywhere you want.
We're all here? Lok...
Here's $10M, count it.
They look so real.
Yes, the texture is the same too.
Master Kam is very pleased.
No one can tell the difference.
Good job, Firecracker!
Ghost, if we spend it now, we'll likely to get busted.
Master Kam told us to be careful.
Or there won't be a next time.
Did he tell you how to spend it?
Spending is not his expertise.
What then, Firecracker?
We need to find a way to swap this in one shot.
We're talking about $10M.
It's hard but not hard enough for our resourceful Brother Foon-hei.
You're telling Brother Foon-hei what to do? What's wrong with you?
Anything goes as long as we can get real money.
Just tell the boys to do it. Don't play games with us.
Chai Fing, we're all equals.
Firecracker has done his share.
It's time, I pull in my weight.
You can count on me.
Are you quite finished? Let's go.
Let's eat while we're all here.
Great!
Brother Foon-hei, they say you're a gourmet cook.
Do you mind cooking for me... and the boys?
Certainly not. Whatever makes you happy.
Just wait. I won't be long.
Cheers! Cheers!
Brother Foon-hei!
Lok, know how to make fresh sea cucumber?
Not really.
The best way is soak it in salt water for a few days.
If you want to do it faster, use rice water.
You can also boil it in Sichuan pepper and tea.
You know why we have to go through so much trouble to clean sea cucumber?
I know very little about eating and cooking.
You're wrong. Eating and living are the same
I spend so much time to prepare the sea cucumber,
because I want to get rid of the smell.
I founded Fook Wo,
the smell of firecracker is nauseous.
I will try to get rid of that smell.
But he's on the rise lately.
It was my fault what happened to Wong Sir.
He has the right to be pissed.
But that doesn't mean it's acceptable.
For the sea cucumber to taste good,
you can’t rush it.
Regaining control of Fook Wo make take some time.
It will make you irritable and perplexed.
Nothing matters as long as when it happens,
you and I can enjoy the sea cucumber.
I hear you. I will wait.
Before that, I'll do whatever Firecracker wants me to do.
I know someone from Tainan who want to gamble in Macau.
They'll spend one night in Hong Kong
and I'll setup a game with them.
You plan to unload the counterfeit money on the gambling table?
The best way to unload the money is give it to tourists.
I'm counting you in.
Brother Foon-hei, they're here!
Come on...
Bian!
Long time no see! I missed you.
You missed gambling with me.
You...
Come in and have a seat.
Let me introduce you... Sure!
This is Brother Ma!
Hello, Brother Ma!
I heard so much about you.
Thank you...
This is Brother Wai!
Hello, Brother Wai. Sit down!
Hello!
And this...
An old friend. I take it wherever I go.
Do you mind?
No, I have one too.
Who's the dealer?
Anyone will do. Good!
As long as he's honest. Good!
Tat Q! Yes, Boss!
One pair, straight and full house.
I feel so lucky today.
Sorry, I'm winning.
The money will find it way back.
Sorry...three flushes.
You're kidding!
You're a jinx!
Foon-hei, why didn't you invite me?
Chinese poker is for 4 players.
Who is he?
I'm Foon-hei's brother. Just ask him.
Yes.
I'm out. I have no luck today.
You're his brother? You can play.
Then I'm sitting down! Deal!
Newcomer has all the luck, three flushes.
Thank you...
Did you check the money? This is a counterfeit.
Counterfeit?
Darn!