House of Flying Daggers (Shi mian mai fu / 十面埋伏) (十面埋伏)

HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS

CH INA 859 A.D.

After 241 years of prosperity,

the Tang Dynasty is in decline.

The Emperor is weak and incompetent.

His government, crippled by corruption,

no longer controls the land.

Unrest sweeps the country.

Village by village,

an underground alliance forms...

'The House of Flying Daggers'.

Based in Feng Tian County, near the Imperial Capital,

The House Of Flying Daggers moves in the shadows,

Stealing From the rich to give to the poor,

they earn the support and admiration of the people.

At the same time, they are feared and hated

by their bitter rivals...

the local deputies,

Captain Leo, Captain Jin.

We're heading out on patrol.

We're going to be busy again.

The Provincial Office has given us ten days

to catch the new leader of the 'Flying Daggers'.

What?

It took us three months to assassinate

their old leader.

Ten days? Impossible.

Have you heard of the new Peony Pavilion?

Yes.

Does anyone know you there?

No, I haven't been there yet.

Good, now's your chance.

Any information?

We suspect one of the showgirls

is a member of the 'Flying Daggers'.

OK, I'll check it out.

Pull. Pull harder.

Pull harder.

Come on.

That's it. I'm done.

Madam !

I'm coming.

Madam .

Here I am .

What can I do for you, sir?

I heard you have a new girl.

You're well informed.

Is she pretty?

She's quite a beauty.

Bring her to me.

There is one thing you need to know.

What's that?

The girl is blind.

Blind?

Then she must be special.

I'm curious.

How did you lose your sight?

I was born blind.

Why would a blind girl work here?

Why can't a blind girl work here?

You're right.

What's your name?

Mei.

Mei?

Every girl here is named after a flower.

Why is yours so plain?

I don't want to compete with those girls.

What do you mean?

The flowers here can hardly be called flowers.

Real flowers bloom in the wilderness.

Well said.

If you impress me

I'll take you to where the real flowers grow.

What's your talent as the top showgirl?

Dancing.

Come closer.

Don't you know the rules?

A rare beauty in the North.

She's the finest lady on earth.

A glance from her, the whole city goes down.

A second glance leaves the nation in ruins.

There exists no city or nation

that has been more cherished

than a beauty like this.

A rare beauty in the North.

She's the finest lady on earth.

A glance from her, the whole city goes down.

A second glance leaves the nation in ruins.

There exists no city or nation

that has been more cherished

than a beauty like this.

Please calm down, sir.

Go away.

What's the matter?

Please let me explain.

This girl is young and inexperienced.

Please forgive her.

Take her away.

Go away.

Take her away.

Stop!

Captain.

This is the Captain of the County.

To hell with the captain!

Outrageous! Arrest him .

Let me go.

Who are you?

How dare you! I'm the captain.

You're drunk and indecently dressed.

Arrest both of them .

Get your hands off me.

Let me go.

Please spare the girl, Captain.

That man was drunk.

It was not her fault.

Please don't arrest her.

Our business is new.

I rely on her to bring in guests.

How can a blind girl be a top showgirl? Move!

She's a dancer with rare skills.

Please see for yourself.

Do you know the 'Echo Game'?

I played it once...

All right.

Perform well and I'll let you go.

Thank you, Captain.

Go and change quickly.

Fantastic.

Excellent!

Who are you, really?

Why do you want to kill me?

Government running dogs...

I wish to kill all of you!

I do enjoy fighting a blind girl.

We found this in her room .

You're a member of the 'Flying Daggers'.

Who's the new leader?

Where's the new leader?

I'll show you

what we'll do if you don't answer.

Show her!

In front of you is a torture device.

Your head will be put here.

Your shoulder, here.

Your back, here.

Your legs, here.

You'll never dance again after this.

Do you understand?

You have one day to think it over.

This girl reminds me of someone.

Who?

Rumor has it,

the old leader's blind daughter

disappeared after his death.

It was a heavy blow to the 'Flying Daggers'.

They vowed revenge for their loss,

while searching for the girl.

Why would the old leader's daughter

end up in a brothel?

Who owns the Peony Pavilion?

Perhaps the 'Flying Daggers' has realized

we were responsible for their old leader's death.

Forget it.

Let's turn her over for a reward,

and then go out for a drink.

I have a better idea.

Since we have some clues,

let's follow them through for a bigger reward.

Do you want me to do it?

Of course, who else?

All right. This girl is a rare beauty.

You know I love flirting with girls.

Don't let beauty blind your judgment.

If I die under a skirt, I can still flirt as a ghost.

Who are you?

I undressed you only yesterday.

Have you forgotten me already?

Why did you rescue me?

Why do you think?

You're an exquisite flower.

I'll do anything to help you.

Control yourself.

Don't worry.

I'm no longer a guest of the Peony Pavilion.

You're not a showgirl anymore.

You're the daughter of the old leader.

What did you say?

How many blind girls know martial arts

and carry daggers like these?

I've rescued you,

and your daggers as well.

Why did you take such a risk?

I hate the corrupt government

and admire the 'Flying Daggers'.

Much obliged.

Why did we abandon the horses?

Hoof prints can be easily tracked.

I have two new horses hidden ahead.

You've planned well.

What's your name, Master?