Year 31 of the Wanli Era,
in the name of wiping out evil alchemy,
Director Zhang Cheng of the Eastern Depot arrested alchemists,
shut down the temples on Lung Fu Shan,
and threw over 100 monks in jail.
There were divergent views about his action.
Some said he has forsaken Taoism for Buddhism.
Others think he's using the monks
to make pills of immortality.
But few knew the truth.
Why did you intercept me?
We just got word from the Crown Prince's harem.
A severely wounded man appeared
in the pool of the Crown Prince's chamber
who resembled Yuan Chonghuan, who has been missing for 2 years.
Really? Where is he now?
In the Imperial Hospital, on the Crown Prince's order.
Summon the guards and follow me to the Imperial Hospital.
Yes!
Father Thomas? What are you doing here?
I'm in the Imperial Hospital?
Relax, Commander. I removed the tiny iron pellet.
It didn't injure your meridians,
or else you wouldn't be able to walk.
Dress his wounds for him.
Yes!
Why am I here, Father?
How did I get back to the Ming Dynasty?
I only know 4 hours ago,
you came out of the pool in the Crown Prince's chamber.
You were seriously injured
and His Highness sent you here.
No way! As far as I remember,
I fell into a swimming pool in Hong Kong.
How did I get back here?
You're scaring me, Commander.
What are you talking about?
How did you get this firearm injury?
And how did you end up in the pool?
I can't explain everything just yet.
This wound is from a Police Colt pistol.
"Colt" must be an amazing western firearm,
if it can injure a kung fu expert like you.
When I was treating your wound,
you wouldn't let go of this tiny box.
I'm returning it to you now.
Thank you, Father!
I can't believe the phone is still working.
Why can't I get a signal?
What happened to you in the last 2 years?
Why are you in these odd looking clothes and you talk funny?
I've been missing for 2 years?
2 years ago, you lead an entourage of 38
to escort the Crown Princess back to the Palace.
But we never heard back from you again.
The Crown Prince searched high and low for you
but you have disappeared without a trace.
I was in Hong Kong for less than a year,
but two years have gone by here in the Ming Dynasty.
A day in the mountains is a thousand years in the secular world.
Step aside...
Commander Yuan, why didn't you tell me you're back in the Forbidden City?
I've been looking for you for two years.
I was worried sick about your safety.
The Commander is hurt.
Give him a day or two to recuperate.
I'll inform you when he's better.
This is none of your business.
I waited two years to solve this mystery.
I must know what happened.
Yuan Chonghuan, everyone in the wedding entourage died,
but you, Minister Zuo, the Crown Princess and Xiao Li have disappeared.
What sort of conspiracy is this? Tell me.
We stumbled into a time tunnel
and ended up in a place called Hong Kong 400 years later.
Nonsense! Don't toy with me.
How come 4 of you disappeared
and only you came back?
Is the wedding entourage a front for a rebellion?
You kidnapped the Crown Princess to threaten the Crown Prince?
I have no such intention and I did not kidnap the Crown Princess.
Everything I told you is the truth.
Don't be stubborn. If you won't confess,
I'll interrogate you back in the Eastern Depot.
Guards! Take this rebel away.
You're in the Imperial Hospital.
He reports to the Crown Prince,
you can't take him into custody.
I'll take anyone I like.
Tell the Crown Prince to come for him at the Eastern Depot.
Let's go!
Don't be naughty, Your Highness!
Your Highness, Father Thomas is here.
Father Thomas? Commander Yuan is awake?
Help me get dressed. I want to see him.
Commander Yuan is awake,
but he's not in the Imperial Hospital.
No? Where is he now?
Director Zhang took him back to the Eastern Depot.
Father Thomas wants you to issue an order
and send someone to his rescue.
Well...
There's no time to lose, Your Highness!
Somehow, I have a bad headache.
As long as Commander Yuan is well,
Director Zhang probably only wants to question him.
He should be fine.
Tell Thomas not to worry.
Tell him to wait in the Imperial Hospital.
But Father Thomas is outside already.
I said I have a headache.
We'll deal with this tomorrow. Get out!
Are you Commander Yuan?
Yes and you are...
I didn't expect to see you here.
Don't you recognize me?
I'm Kwan Wan from the Bamboo Temple on Lung Fu Shan.
I remember now, I went to Lung Fu Shan 3 years ago,
to welcome you to the Palace.
The Crown Prince wanted to make you the Grand Master.
Why are you in prison?
It's my predestined doom.
Zhang Cheng sealed off Lung Fu Shan,
arrested all the monks in the country,
and locked them inside the Eastern Depot.
But why?
The Eastern Depot had no quarrels with Taoist monks.
What's his motive?
His excuse was to prevent superstition
when in fact he collected all alchemists to make pills for him
to satisfy his personal desires.
Unfortunately, over the last two years,
fellow monks have been executed for failing him.
He already caused disorder in Court with his political treachery.
Now this old devil wants to live forever like Qin Shi Huang?
He wants more than that.
What else is there other than immortality?
He wants to regrow his penis.
How long have you been studying this?
You're the most knowledgeable pedants in the Imperial Household Department.
Can you find out what's special about Yuan Chonghuan's belongings?
His clothes are from unknown origin.
They're made of high quality silk and cotton
They must be very expensive.
The design of the pants are impressive.
This gadget should come in handy when we relieve ourselves.
What happened to him?
Why was he wearing these outlandish clothes?
What's the secret of this tiny box?
We're still working on that.
Cheng Gong Gong, what do you make of it?
Go find out what's with the tiny box!
But I'm scared.
Why? We got you covered. Go!
The tiny box has stopped making that noise.
Yuan Chonghuan must have been to somewhere unusual.
Tai-Kwan has been gone for almost a week.
Is Chi alright?
It'd be normal if she would moan and groan.
But no. She acted like nothing happened.
She comes to and from work as usual
and never once mentioned Tai-Kwan's name.
Nobody at home dared ask her anything.
Don't worry, she's tough.
She knows she must be patient.
What about Bo and Siu-Tung?
They behaved like they have been possessed.
They spent two nights at the swimming pool where Tai-Kwan disappeared.
They refused to come home until Dad and Uncle Tai dragged them home.
They stay cooped up on the roof and refused to go to work.
Fung Ming Gui is counting on Heen alone.
You let those two stay on the roof?
What if they go off the rail
and do something outlandish to look for Tai-Kwan?
Kei and I went up to see them every night.
They won't come down for dinner.
They won't tell us what they're thinking.
If we don't find Tai-Kwan soon,
they'll probably starve to death.
Anything from the Police?
They'll let us know if they hear anything.
I spoke to an old classmate who's also a cop
They don't believe what Chi told them.
They suspect Tai-Kwan is on the run.
You really can't blame them.
Why would someone disappear for a week?
After we finish the show,
let's invite Chi out for a drink.
Good idea.
Miss Wong! Miss Ling!
What are you doing here?
Siu-Tung and I found a way to find Brother Tai-Kwan.
We came to discuss with Miss Wong.
Miss Wong, Bo and I were up several nights.
This is the most effective way to find a missing person.
But we need your help.
I'm running late. Let's talk after the show.
We'll walk with you.
Sandy, you've been working with the Dynasty Group for some time.
What's your view of the latest events concerning the Group?
As an artiste, I only focus on my acting.
I have no right to comment...
Miss Ling, is this a live program?
Of course! That's why Sandy can't be late.
Live means the program is transmitted via airwaves,
in real time to viewers in Hong Kong.
That's right!
Brother Tai-Kwan, where are you?
Siu-Tung and I really missed you.
Hey, Bo...
Brother Tai-Kwan, where are you?
Come back, hurry! Brother Tai-Kwan, hurry home!
What are you doing?
We really missed you! Hurry home.
Someone who has disappeared for so long
cannot be found so easily.
Am I right, Miss Fong?
Want to know where Wan Tai-Kwan is?
What are you saying? What do you know?
Yiu-yiu, take the next one.
What do you want?
I want to help you.
Wan Tai-Kwan, I mean General Yuan...
Am I right, Miss Fong?
Never mind who he is. Why did he disappear?
You know where he is?
When he came to beat me up,
he told me he had to be somewhere.
You and the Police won't find him.
Only I know where he is.
Where is he? When is he coming back?
You want the answer?
Let's do a trade.
Come back!
Stop bashing around looking for Tai-Kwan.
Leave that to the Police.
If they find him, they'll let you know.
Thanks for your concern.
Until we find Brother Tai-Kwan,
Bo and I won't sit back and do nothing.
Please apologize to Miss Wong for us.
We had no choice but do what we did.
Bo, you're a man of high IQ.
If Tai-Kwan wanted to hide from us,
even if he saw you on TV, he still won't come back.
What's the use of you two bashing around and not going to work?
I would still have done it even if it's useless.
We can't do without one another.
Miss Ling, this is our resignation.
Please pass them to Miss Chi.
We're going way and won't be back soon.
Without us around, please tell her to be very careful.
Take care!
Where are you going?
We can't tell you.
Let's go, Siu-Tung!
Li Siu-Tung!
What's the point?
You think you can just disappear?
You wanted to break up and then you were so sweet to me.
You know damn well what you have done.
This sentiment will soon become a memory,
but it's confusing and regretful at the moment.
You'll understand after you watch this.
It won't work for us.
You should forget me.
I already have a better half.
And he's Mr. Li Siu-Tung.
Bo and I have been together for quite some time.
But due to the stigma attached to such a relationship,
we chose not to publicize it.
But as the recent event unfolds,
we should set the record straight.
I love Bo.
And Bo loves you.
Cheuk Wah, I'll give you what you want.
Where is Tai-Kwan?
It's very cold in Iceland.
I already got you some warm clothes.
Thank you.
I already downloaded the places,
dates and times where we can see the eclipse of the moon.
If the eclipse in Iceland doesn't work,
we'll go to Peru.
If that doesn't work, we'll try Mexico.
You think Brother Tai-Kwan's disappearance
is related to the eclipse of the moon that night?
It's just a guess.
To make Brother Tai-Kwan vanish into thin air
it must be related to some unfathomable phenomenon.
We must give it try.
We can't give up even if chances are slim.
Right! Even if we go to the end of the world,
we must find Brother Tai-Kwan.
Miss Ling?
Li Siu-Tung, don't try to con
I don't buy it.
I'm not lying.
We became brothers as a cover up.
I've been wondering if I'm gay.
That's why I tested on you.
I apologize for whatever I have done to you.
You're quite an actor.
How long have you practiced those lines?
Bo, is this an act?
Siu-Tung and I do love each other.
It was my fault, I told him to lead you on
so Tai-Kwan would not suspect us.
I just didn't expect you'd fall in love with him.
You're such a liar!
If you're gay, what about Sandy?
Dad told me you professed your love for her in Japanese.
That was part of an act too?
You're very smart.
Miss Wong is a smoke screen.
I don't believe a word you said.
When Siu-Tung kissed me,
I could feel he wasn't faking it.
Siu-Tung, what are you trying to do?
I want to tell Miss Ling,
we're made for each other.
I only have feelings for you.
Come on, Bo!
Siu-Tung...
Thank you for your help.
I promise I won't tell a soul what happened.
I'm a beast if I broke my promise.
We must both forget about this.
It's time. We should get going.
Parting is never easy
We both know about this
But we only realize tonight
Love can be so childish...
Miss Chi, I'm in prison right now.
I don't know when I'll see you again.
Commander, I know you're a kung fu expert,
I didn't know you're good with music.
But I sense a sadness in your song.
You must be thinking about a girl.
There's nothing romantic between us.
But somehow wherever I think of her,
I'm deeply worried about her.
A woman worthy of your love
must be slow in counsel, quick in action,
a generous and tender lady.
She's the exact opposite of the women from the Ming Dynasty.
If you owe her something,
she'll chase you to the end of the world.
She won't stop once she starts scolding you.
She has often given me quite a dressing-down
She must be quite a heroine.
If I'm lucky enough to get out,
I'd love to meet her in person.
About this lady,
did you meet her in that place you call Hong Kong?
Why don't you tell us more about your adventures in 2017?
Yes, I'd love to hear more... I'm all ears.
Sure... what I said seem unrealistic, but everything is true.
Remember I told you there was a big iron car over 100 yards long?
It can carry several hundred people.
There's also something called a plane.
It's a giant iron bird that can also carry several hundred passengers
and can soar into the sky.
That's completely unheard of! Fantastic!
There's more...
Commander, Director Zhang wants to see you.
Move it!
Commander Yuan!
I told you to invite him over!
Do you understand the word "invite"?
Take off the shackles!
Yes!
Please have a seat, Commander!
I'm holding this feast in your honor.
About the Crown Princess' disappearance,
I realized now you're not involved.
I'm sorry to put you in jail.
Here... let's have a toast.
Let bygones be bygones.
Zhang Cheng, what game are you playing now?
I sincerely wish to have a truce.
If you don't believe me,
I can get down on my knees and apologize.
Please get up.
If you genuinely wants a truce,
I'm not spiteful.
With this toast, let's start with a clean slate,
and work together for the benefit of the Great Ming.
Cheers! Cheers!
Have a seat. You're most forgiving.
Let's talk over a few drinks.
You said you were in a place called Hong Kong in 2017 for the past 2 years.
I had someone look it up.
There was no town or village by that name.
That was a name used 400 years from now.
You won't be able to look it up now.
Why do you believe me now?
You said I was making things up.
We all know you never lie.
Of course I believe you.
I'd like to know more about 2017.
I'll be happy to tell you everything I know.
But first you must promise me two things.
Anything you wish.
One, return the tiny box you took from me.
Of course. Give it back to Commander Yuan.
Yes!
You treat it with such care,
it must be something very precious.
This box is called a cell phone.
It can capture one's soul.
A press of this button can blow you to bits.
Isn't that amazing?
Unbelievable!
What's the second thing?
I need to find a eunuch called Wei Zhongxian.
You already killed 48 eunuchs in the Eastern Depot with that last name.
I double checked the rosters,
we have no more eunuchs with that last name.
It won't be easy to find Wei Zhongxian.
No way! He's in all the history books and online.
Relax, Commander!
I'll put someone on it right away.
If I find Wei Zhongxian,
I'll bring him to you.
I'm counting on you.
What do you want in return?
The monks told me you mentioned in jail
the eunuch Xiao Li who disappeared with you
got married in Hong Kong in 2017.
Is that true?
Of course! He's enjoying marital bliss.
He married the daughter of the owner of a restaurant called Fung Ming Gui.
His wife just bore him a child.
No way! Xiao Li is a eunuch.
Even if he found someone who would marry him,
there's no way he can have children.
Xiao Li had surgery before he got married
and became a man again.
Surgery? What is that?
It's easy to take one's manhood,
the other way around is a fantasy.
In 2017, there are only things you can't imagine,
not things that can't be done.
Come with me. Let me show you something.
All of you, get out!
What are these monks doing?
What kinds of pills do you want them to make?
These are monks from Lung Fu Shan.
I want them to come up with a pill
that can help me regrow the penis.
Really? What about the results?
Over the past year, 13 eunuchs tried the pill for me.
None survived. Complete failure.
They changed the prescription over and over
but still don't know what went wrong.
Can I take a look?
You traveled in time, you must be very knowledgeable.
Can you spot the problem for me?
This is utter disregard for human life.
This is poison, not a pill.
Why do you say that?
The main ingredient is mercury.
Taken orally, mercury is deadly.
Why are you doing this?
You already control the Court,
why go against Heaven?
You must help me. I want to be like Xiao Li.
I want to start a family with the woman I love.
That won't be easy.
I was castrated at 13 when my Father brought me to the Palace.
Back then I already have a girl back home.
Her name is Siu-tsui.
I promised her I'll marry her
and we'll start a family together.
That's understandable.
But maybe Siu-tsui is already married after all these years.
No. I've been watching her.
She's still single.
She's still waiting for me
I urge you to help me out.
I didn't expect you to be a sentimental man.
Being apart is never easy.
I can't bear to see people in love kept apart.
Please get up. I promise you,
I'll take you back to 2017 in a day or two.
Then you can be a man again
and start a family with Siu-tsui.
Thank you for your help.
I'm Yuan Chonghuan of Department Six.
I wish to see the Crown Prince on an urgent matter.
Wait up, Commander!
His Highness will not leave his chamber
or see anyone.
You should leave, Commander.
Please relay this message to His Highness,
I escaped from the Eastern Depot
and must see him about an urgent matter.
I know. He's busy reviewing memorials.
He does not wish to be interrupted.
He often works without any sleep or rest.
There's really no urgency, please leave.
Let go!
This can't wait.
Don't blame me if you get in my way.
Your Highness...
Over here, Your Highness...
This way, Your Highness!
Over here...
This way, Your Highness!
I'm over here, Your Highness!
You won't get away!
Where are you? There you are!
Let me guess... is it Yuk-wan or Lady Lai?
You have muscles?!
Hello, Commander Yuan!
Greetings, Your Highness!
At ease... Zhang Cheng let you out? Good!
Thanks for your concern.
The Gong Gong outside told me
you were busy reviewing memorials.
What are the ladies of the harem doing here?
I was having a headache from reviewing the memorials.
I summoned my concubines over to help me relax.
Don't be so uptight, Commander.
Pardon my honesty, Your Highness!
This is a critical time for the Great Ming.
Zhang Cheng controls the Court with his political treachery.
As the Crown Prince, you should set a good example for other courtiers.
I know. You should leave.
Please listen to me.
There's no time to lose.
The key is to restore order in the Court by wiping out the eunuchs.
I told you I know. Now go get some rest.
Let's talk about this tomorrow.
Your Highness, you should not be frolicking with the ladies.
A woman's bosom is a hero's grave.
Ladies, His Highness is busy with state affairs.
Please return to your chambers.
That's enough, Yuan Chonghuan.
Who gave you the right to dismiss my women?
If you didn't disappear with Minister Zuo,
and left me alone to fight Zhang Cheng,
he wouldn't have this chance to take control of the Court.
We didn't mean to. We had no choice.
We were still thinking of the Great Ming even when we were in Hong Kong.
We're constantly trying to come back to serve our country.
What's the use of saying that now?
You don't think I want to do that?
I just don't know how.
Here's your chance, Your Highness.
I lied to Zhang Cheng about taking him on my time travel.
When the Eastern Depot has lost its leader,
you can lead your 100,000 imperial guards
and my 3,000 soldiers from the Department Six
and take out the Eastern Depot once and for all.
You've been away too long.
My imperial guards have become Zhang Cheng's trusted followers.
I can't command them anymore.
I still have 3,000 elite troops under Department Six.
Each of them can fight off 100 men.
Don't be so naive.
Department Six has been disbanded.
You have no more elite troops.
Time and tide wait for no man.
Even Father turns a blind eye,
what more can I do?
Out of sight, out of mind, Commander.
Be an idler like me.
Come on, let's carry on...
Catch me if you can...
If I catch you, you're dead!
Over here...
I'm over here...
Come back...
Over here, Your Highness!
I'm over here...
Your Highness!
(Department Six)
Are you Commander Yuan?
Yes, and you are...
Then you really came back.
I didn't believe it when my colleagues at Ciqing Palace told me.
I didn't expect to see you here.
I'm Liu Shun-xi from the Directorate of Palace Delicacies.
Liu Gong Gong? You're Xiao Li's shifu!
Did he come back with you?
We went to a faraway place these last two years.
It was a mere coincidence that I'm back.
I will fetch Xiao Li later.
I'm so glad to hear he's still alive.
I need to trouble you about something.
This letter came before Xiao Li disappeared.
It's a letter from his family.
Please pass this to him.
Thank you so much, Commander.
Don't worry, I'll get this done.
This letter will reach him for sure.
I also need to ask you for a favor.
This is very important, please keep this to yourself.
I will write a letter shortly,
please pass it to my men from Department Six.
This belongs to Man-sing.
It's about 4 inches.
No... keep looking.
This is from the So family, it's 5 inches.
No... keep looking.
Year 31 of the Wanli Era, January 8...
The Imperial Astronomer predicted a lunar eclipse...
Zhang Cheng of the Eastern Depot
used the excuse of the evil omen from Heaven
and ordered a curfew for everyone inside the Forbidden City
until the moon reappears.
Greetings, Your Highness!
Why did you summon me at this late hour?
You wish to discuss something urgent?
Zhang Cheng believed everything I said.
If you play along with the plan,
it won't be long till you regain control of the Court.
Why did you summon me, Your Highness?
Yuan Chonghuan, if I didn't see this with my own eyes,
I wouldn't believe you have an ulterior motive,
to instigate His Highness against the Eastern Depot.
How dare you!
Your Highness, I only wish to help you regain control.
I have no treacherous intention.
No treacherous intention?
I used to believe Yuan Chonghuan was a patriot.
But after reading this letter,
I realized you're plotting a rebellion.
Don't talk nonsense!
I did not.
I found this letter on Liu Shun-xi of the Directorate of Palace Delicacies.
Did you give this letter to him?
Yes!
It says here you intend to summon your former colleagues from Department Six,
and charge into the Crown Prince's chamber
and force His Highness to pass an order to disband the Eastern Depot.
Your Highness, Yuan Chonghuan conspired to rebel.
Here's the solid proof. He must be executed right away.
Zhang Cheng, stop lying!
That was not the letter I wrote.
Your Highness, the Eastern Depot spared no effort to serve you.
If you don't believe me, please read this letter.
Of course I believe you.
Let's take Yuan Chonghuan into custody.
We'll give him a sentence later pending an investigation.
Why bother? We have both witness and evidence.
I urge you to execute this traitor at once.
Guards! Kill him!
Yes!
Stop! Look carefully,
I captured Zhang Cheng's soul with my secret weapon.
At the push of the button, I can blow him to bits.
Back off, all of you!
Stop standing there! Go get him!
Hand over the tiny box
and I might just spare your miserable life.
If you kill me,
I'll take your soul to hell to see Yama.