China, Ming Dynasty. The year, 1457 A.D.
At that time, the eunuchs had special privileges and power.
They had control over two groups.
The East Factory Guards and the Brocade Imperial Guards.
These were the Fan-tze. Fan-tze were secret agents.
These Fantze and Brocade guards were stone-hearted and vicious.
If the peasants heard them approaching,
they would be frightened to death.
This one was Mao Zong Xian. This one was Pi Shao Tang.
They were skillful martial artists, always causing trouble.
The head of these people was a man called Tzao Shao-Chin.
Not only was he in charge, he was also a sword expert.
His fighting ability was extraordinary.
Everybody was afraid of him.
Today, he is the prosecutor.
The one who is being executed is Yu Chien.
He is a protector of the people and a true patriot.
But he was framed by lowlife bureaucrats.
He was found guilty of welcoming foreigners
and the punishment was death.
His family was ostracized to the military by the Dragon Gate.
Fu-Ho Grand Theater
Greetings to my lord.
What is the matter?
They are meddling.
They couldn't have gone far. We can catch up.
No. Wait for them at the Dragon Gate.
How many guests are staying here?
This month? We don't have any.
Good. We'll book the entire inn.
The entire inn?
We'll be living here for five to ten days or so.
While we stay here, don't take any other guests.
Do you understand?
I understand, but this...
Go and arrange the place for their stay.
Yes.
Kind sir, spare some money for wine!
Wait there.
You see? Yu-Chien's spirit will not go away
Send these kids off to the border,
and there's still going to be trouble to come.
My lord is wise and perceptive.
To kill a weed, we must kill its roots, so it will never sprout again.
Take caution! Go now.
Halt.
Stop.
Stand aside, stand aside.
Get lost.
Errand boy. Take them away.
- This righteous one-- - Hurry and leave.
Quickly, prepare water.
What name do you go by?
Hsiao Shao-Tze.
Brother Hsiao.
Where do you make your living?
I don't work.
Anyplace where someone will spare some food, I'll stay awhile.
I don't really think about what I do.
I don't mean to be rude, but may I ask a question?
You come to this wilderness... For what purpose?
The manager of this place, manager Wu is my friend.
Where do you make your living?
I come from the criminal law division.
Everyday, I lead these monkeys wandering around.
So you come here on a case.
I don't have a choice.
I have to make a living.
Later on, I may even need your assistance.
You are too kind.
So what case are you on this time?
Brother Hsiao, not to be offensive...
But in our line of work, we usually can't say much.
Understood, understood.
This time, we are on a secret mission.
The authorities command that there should be no bystanders.
I see, you're asking me to leave.
I'm afraid so.
If you will, on my behalf, I'll repay you handsomely in the future.
No need for that.
I can give you some money for the road.
You're too kind.
But if manager Wu comes back, I'll be back.
Of course, of course. Thank you.
Manager, the check.
Forget it, forget it. No need.
Well, thanks. See you around.
Please give this to him.
Do you know this theater is haunted?
This theater is haunted.
Ghosts.
I am Japanese.
Good-bye.
Please rest.
Open the door.
My lord, please take a look.
We won't have to worry after we pass this mountain.
Lord Tzao.
You've lost what's down below, better protect the top.
Teacher Miao Shih-Chun.
Teacher, you came to see the movie?
I haven't seen a movie in a long time.
No one goes to the movies anymore.
And no one remembers us anymore.
Temporarily closed
Male left, female right.
Please place your hand in the appropriate place.
Please choose your blood type.
Please choose your question.
Please take your fortune.
I remember Under the moon
I remember Before the flowers
So much of the past Lingers in my heart
Half is bitter
Half is sweet
Year after year I can't let go
Can't let go Can't let go
Under the moon Before the flowers
Can't let go Can't let go
I'll remember with longing forever
I remember Under the moon
I remember Before the flowers
So much of the past lingers in my heart
Half is bitter
Half is sweet
Year after year I can't let go