A Better Tomorrow II (英雄本色2)

Three years. That's how long I waited.

Now I want to show them, not to prove anything anymore,

but so they know what I lost! And I want it back!

Hey, kid, calm down.

Don't you call me kid. Call me sir!

Yes, sir.

I'm not a triad member anymore.

Call yourself my brother? -

Hey Kit.

It's okay.

We're just on different paths.

You went straight. I didn't.

Let me introduce you.

Chief Inspector Wu, this is Mr. Ho.

Good to meet you.

Sit down. -Thank you, sir.

I'm working on a case I think you can help me with,

and I'm hoping you'll agree. Okay?

We have news from Interpol that a massive

counterfeit money operation has moved to Hong Kong.

We want you to help the police out,

to nail 'em before I retire.

We've rounded up most of the suspects,

and the case is nearly closed.

Just one guy is keeping me away from the big prize.

Johnny Lung.

The one and only.

The guy who taught you all you know,

and who monopolized the Asian fake-money market.

I got a feeling he's in here,

and that he's still ruling that market.

No way. He stopped 10 years ago.

Are you sure of that?

He gave up all that!

It's easy to change how you look.

It ain't so easy to change how you think.

You know, you could really help.

'cause you know pretty well everything in this line.

No way, baby.

I've retired.

Don't you owe society something?

I am paying it back now, and you don't get any extra.

Sir.

Daddy? -Relax.

Good evening.

Good evening.

Hi. Oh, nice to see you.

Evening. Good evening. -Evening.

Nice to see you again.

Hello.

Nice to see you.

Pipsy's real nervous tonight.

Well, no need.

Look, you dance well, like a dream.

Your mother and I used to dance like this

on the first step to the last.

It was applause all the way.

You'll have to work for recognition,

but just do your best.

Someone'll snap you up. -

Good evening, sir. This way, please.

No thanks.

Excuse me. Do you know Mr. Lung?

Yeah. What do you want him for?

Well, I'm a fan of his-- -For his dancing?

Yeah. I love this type of dancing.

I saw him once, over 20 years ago.

He was amazing. No one else in the same class.

So I'd like to meet him if I could. He's a living legend.

I'll introduce you. -Oh?

Daddy, someone wants to meet you. A secret admirer.

I heard him. Makes me feel old.

How are you? I'm Billy.

You don't look the same.

Nevermind.

But I'm sure I recognize you from somewhere.

Actually, you've hardly changed at all.

-

Now just stay calm.

Daddy, my heel's broken! -Oh, no.

Now what? - I'll take care of it.

Take the other one off. -

What are you doing?

Go on.

The judge will feel sorry for you

and give you marks for courage. Go on!

Sit down.

CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

Honey, it's top secret.

I can't discuss it.

It's not safe.

I'll be all right though.

I sure hope so, Kit.

Brother Wong.

Hello, Mr. Wong.

Mr. Lung. Mr. Wong wants to say hello.

Brother Lung.

Mr. Wong.

-Good.

She dances very well.

They'll all be dancing barefoot. Mixed contest.

Ms. Lung.

LUNG SHIPYARD

You know, Daddy loves to talk.

Really? -Just let him go ahead.

Uncle! -

Oh, hello, Daddy! Billy's with me.

Oh. -Hello.

Billy! -I'll leave you now.

Well, sir, this is for you, to wish you Godspeed.

Things are a bit slow. I need all the help I can get.

-I'll put it down.

Mwah. Daddy. Do you like it?

Of course I do.

And I like the guy who gave it as well.

Billy wants to look at the shipyard today.

Yes, sir. Sounds interesting.

Oh?

I am happy if you like my daughter.

If you become her friend, that's fine with me.

We can't repay the bank loan.

They can take over the shipyard at any time.

Do we have enough ready cash to pay off the staff?

No. Not even a third.

What's that?

A Walkman. Want it? -No!

Someone's trying to give us a hard time.

They've applied for a closure order.

I think the only thing

is to give up your shareholding to get some cash.

Tide us over the short term.

Wait!

Hey, don't you wanna come?

Sure.

CHAIRMAN'S OFFICE

Brother Lung.

Why are you here?

I'm bringing you money.

Yes, boss. Those are all my shares in your company.

I've used them as collateral against Mr. Wong's money.

I thought that would save

the business.

Now if you just sign over yours, Brother Lung,

then I'll withdraw

my winding-up application,

and everything will be settled.

Are you serious with that?

In my world, we have a code of ethics.

You respect me, and I respect you.

Mr. Ko may have been confused.

He made a mistake by not asking me first.

You're not worth my respect.

And you're beneath contempt.

Out.

Huh! Ha.

You think this is over, huh?

You can't get away with this.

Nobody humiliates me and lives to tell the tale.

Hey.

Hi there.

I haven't seen Kit in a while.

Because he's on a new assignment,

but he's not allowed to talk about it.

All I know is when it's over,

we change our names

and move to another area.

Didn't he tell you anything?

No. But he's gone all strange.

He's late home, and he's always talking

to someone called Pipsy on the phone.

I think he wants to leave me.

Why'd you send Kit?

You know it's too dangerous!

It was his own decision. No one could stop him.

So? I'll do it.

I want you to take Kit off this case.

Let me think.

Know this, I didn't force you. You offered.

Whatever happens, are you game?

When do I start?

I'll arrange it. -Huh.

Master.

-

How did you get out?

I escaped.

Old friend, I got nowhere.

Can I stay with you?

Give yourself up.

If you go to prison,

walk in with your head high,

and walk out with your head held high.

I got out 15 years ago.

I wanted to go straight. It sure wasn't easy.