"CHINA 859 A.D." "The once-mighty Tang dynasty is in decline." "The emperor is weak and incompetent." "His corrupt government no longer controls the land." "Unrest sweeps the country." "Village by village, an underground alliance forms:" "The House of Flying Daggers." "Based 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 of the people." "At the same time, they are feared and hated by their bitter rivals, the local deputies." "Police Headquarters Feng Tian County" "Captain Leo, Captain Jin." "We are going out on patrol." "We're going to be busy." "The provincial office has gives 10 days to catch the Flying Daggers..." "...new leader." " Is that so?" "It took us three months to dispose of the old one." "That was a lot of work." "Now it's ten days?" "Yeah, there's just no way." "Jin, do you know the new Peony Pavilion hostess hall?" "Yes." "Is anyone there familiar with you?" "Not yet, I haven't had a chance to go." "Well, now you can." "Is that so?" "We think one of the girls, a dancer there, is a member of the Flying Daggers." "Fine, then I'll go take a look." "Entertainment House Peony Pavilion" "Pull." "Pull harder." "Come on!" "Pull harder!" "Come on." "That's it." "I'm all done." " Madam!" " I'm coming sir, what is your desire." "What is it I can do for you, sir?" "I heard that you have a new girl here." "You heard correctly, sir." "Is she good looking?" " Yes she's a beauty." " You bring her to me." "Ahh..." "Here..." "There is one thing you need to know." "What's that?" "That she's blind." "Blind?" "Then she must be special." "Now I'm curious." "How did you become blind?" "Was it some kind of accident?" "Well, I was born blind." "Why would a blind girl be working here?" "Should a blind girl not work here?" "You're right." " So, tell me your name?" " It's Mei." "It's Mei'?" "Every girl here has taken the name of a flower." "Why is your name so ordinary?" "I don't want to be in the same category with those ordinary girls." "What do you mean by that?" "Those on display here can hardly be called flowers." "A real flower needs wilderness to bloom." "Well said." "If you impress me enough, I'll take you to where the real flowers grow." "Do you have a specialty?" " I do;" "Dance." " Get closer." "Don't you know any of the rules?" "A rare beauty in the north" "She's the finest lady on earth" "A glance from her, the whole city falls" "A second glance Leaves the whole 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 falls" "A second glance Leaves the whole 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, sir let me explain." "This girl is young and inexperienced." "You must forgive her." "Take her away!" " Go away!" " Take her away." "Stop it!" "Captain." "This is the captain of the county." "To hell with the captain!" "Enough!" "Arrest him." "Let me go!" "Who are you?" "How dare you!" "I'm the captain." "You are a drunkard." "And you are dressed indecently." "Arrest these two now." "Get your hands off me." "Stop it!" "Let go!" "Please spare the girl, captain." "It was that man, he was very drunk." "It wasn't her fault." "Please, Captain, understand?" "Our business is new and I rely on her talents to bring in guests." "What nonsense." "A showgirl who can't see anything." "Go!" "But she is, Captain, she's a dancer of exceptional skill." "I'm telling the truth." "You'll see..." "Do you know the echo game?" "I played it once." "All right." "Play well enough now, and I'll let you go." "Thank you, Captain." "Hurry up!" "Go change." "Fantastic." "Excellent" "Who are you really?" "Why do you want to kill me?" "Government lackeys and dogs, I want you all dead!" "I enjoy fighting you, sightless girl." "Captain, we found this in her room." "You're one of the Flying Daggers?" "Tell me who the new leader is." "Where can we find the new leader, huh?" "No answer?" "Then here's what we'll do to you." "Show her!" "In front of you is a device for torture." "This is where your head goes your shoulder here your back here your legs go here." "After we're through with you... you'll never dance for anyone again." "You hear?" "You have one day to think it over." "She reminds me of someone." "Who' that?" "Rumor says that the leader's blind daughter disappeared after his death." "Quite a blow to the Flying Daggers." "They all vowed to take revenge for him while they searched for the girl." "What is the old leader's daughter doing in a brothel?" "Who's owner of the Peony Pavilion?" "Perhaps the Flying Daggers know that we are responsible for their leader's death." "Ahh!" "Forget it." "Tell you what;" "let's give her to the authorities and drink up the small reward." "I've got a better idea." "We have evidence why don't we follow it to a larger award." "I should do it?" "Mmhmm, I trust you." "All right." "This girl is a rare beauty." "You know I like to flirt with girls." "Just don't let good looks cloud your judgment." "If my body should perish, girls I'll still cherish." "Who are you?" "I undressed you only yesterday." "Have you forgotten me already?" "Why did you do this?" "Why do you think?" "You are an exquisite flower." "I would do anything--anything to help you." "No, don't." "No need to worry." "I'm not a guest a guest of the Peony Pavilion." "And you're not a showgirl." "You're the daughter of the former leader." "What do you mean?" "How many blind girls are trained in martial arts and have these daggers?" "I had no choice but to rescue you and your fine collection of daggers too." "Why would you take such a large risk?" "I hate the corrupt government and honor the Flying Daggers." "Thank you, sir." "Why did we abandon the horses?" "Hoof prints can be easily tracked." "I have two new horses hidden ahead." "You've planned very well." "And what would your name be?" "Just call me Wind." "Why Wind?" "I wander around wherever I please..." "Like a carefree wind?" "No, I care a lot, but I'm a playful wind." "You really like to tease, don't you?" "I wonder what you look like." "Now, that's easy." "Here." "No, please don't." "It's not the Peony Pavilion." "There are no rules." "You'll know how I look if you touch my face." "Here." "To start with your face isn't respectful." "I asked you to start up here, but if you want to go there first..." "Alright." "You've got the technique of flight." "Your right hand knows it's way around a blade." "Your left one knows using a bow and arrow." "Your heart has a beat both sincere and steady." "I'm like a book that you can read." "And you are also courageous." "Well, I've never been shy around a lady." "You're quite young, indeed." "You can hold your drink." "Troops are headed toward us." "I've lost my throwing daggers." "I'm sorry I was late." "I won't be again." "The Flying Daggers always move." "Which way should we go?" "We keep on heading north." "We just head north?" "Don't worry, they'll come find us." "They must have many fighting masters." "Why did they send you here?" "No one sent me." "I'm here by myself." "As the old leader's daughter you should be more cautious." "Well, do you know what's at stake?" "I'll do anything to avenge my father." "Come here." "Here are some men's clothes for you to wear." "I won't take advantage of you." "Have you seen enough?" "Please hand me my clothes." "You knew I was here?" "Master Wind wanders like the wind." "I'd expect you to be anywhere." "You look a lot different in men's clothing." "Do I look bad?" "I'll tell all the girls they should wear this the next time I visit the hostess hall." "Now I know you're not really shy around girls." "You're not very shy either." "Why's that?" "You knew I was watching you but you didn't say anything." "You did save my life, didn't you?" "I can afford to let you look." "I thought you were hot as fire." "But actually, you're cool as water." "I don't know you well enough." "I really care for you." "A ladies man like you can't be trusted." "But, what if I can this time?" "Are our men around?" "I'm sure that today's fighting has Mei fooled." "From now on, I think we can have our soldiers pull back." "Good." "That'll save my arrows." "Anything yet?" "Not yet." "Don't let her see through your pose." "Don't worry." "I never fail at seduction." "I have her complete trust." "I warn you, don't fall for her." "Fall where?" "Into bed?" "She could be very cunning, just like her father was." "Don't let her fool you." "Don't be absurd, Leo." "I'm in complete control of things." "Now, I've got to return." "Hey..." "Don't turn a game into something real." "Have a care." "As long as our plan works, who cares." "Shall we rest a while?" "Do you smell flowers?" "Do you recall you said you'd take me to real flowers?" "Which one is the best?" " How do I look?" " Like a flower." "Who's coming?" " I'm on your side." " You?" " I am a Captain of the county." " A Captain?" "I don't think so." "You're the one who let her out." "You're wounded." "Is it bad?" "I'm fine." "Was that Flying Daggers, huh?" "Not likely." "Then who was it?" "I'm not sure." "He's gone now." "He doesn't want us to know." "Now I know I can trust you." "You've done enough for me now." "Leave, please." "Be on your way, Jin." "I can't leave you." "We've come too far now." "Your wound-- I hope it's not serious." "We agreed-- no more fights." "What were government soldiers doing there?" "They were sent by the General." "They have no way of knowing you." "What, the General?" "How did the General get involved in this?" "This is an important case, I had to make a report." "And now the General is taking over." "The soldiers didn't have to be that hostile, did they?" "The General's orders." "He said we need real blood to draw the Flying Daggers out." "Even if the blood is mine?" "Look, Jin the soldiers' lives and our lives to him are nothing." "You have no idea how it made me feel as I was killing our soldiers." "I feel worse." "Every second is torture!" "Your tortured?" "I do truly regret going on this mission." "I've followed you all the way, endured many sleepless nights." "My heart grows heavy when I think of what's lying ahead." "Is there really no other way we can make this happen?" "The General told us it's the only way to get the Flying Daggers." "Jin, you should know there are more soldiers." " What's that?" " The General has ordered them to come in." "None of them know you." "Leo, you have to stop them." "I can do nothing." "Regarding these soldiers the order they have been given is find and kill." "If you don't kill them they will kill you." "Good hunting." "I quit!" "Where did you go to?" "I have a question." " What's that?" " I need honesty?" "What are you saying?" "Do you have feelings in your heart for me?" "I wouldn't worry about it." "I want to know." "I'm a free spirit like the wind, I'm always going from here to there." "Not too much thinking." "The wind should rest and think." "Wind can't do that." "Why won't you think?" "No, the wind breezes through, leaves no trace." "Now you understand why I'm known as the Wind." "Ahh." "Then you go and be the wind and just go blow away!" "I don't care what you say, I have to leave." "We should end this." "You're going to go alone?" "Well, look who's the wind now." "Where are you going?" "Whichever way the wind goes." "Back to the Flying Daggers?" "Do you want me to go back?" "Why would I return after leaving them?" "You have my gratitude." "Jin." " Just go!" "Perhaps the wind--should blow on by." "A playful wind stops if it wants to." "Why are you here?" "." "I return for you." "It's Nia!" "So Mei, you're here." "To think the madam of Peony Pavilion has been the leader of the Flying Daggers!" "I was bad that day." "I hope you can forgive me." "Please, wasn't I truthful to the part?" "Oh, yes very much so." "Tell me, what do you think of Mei?" "I'm not sure I know what you're asking." "Well, to begin with-- I mean her personality, of course." "I find her very passionate." "Oh yes, go on." "She is blind, but very bright." "There are very few girls that can match her." "Even I have some trouble keeping up." "Do you have feelings of affection for her?" "And what exactly are you asking...?" "A man and a girl traveling alone what else could I be talking about?" "Mei is a gorgeous and I care much for her." "Then I will be..." "matchmaker so you can marry her." "Marriage is serious." "We must slow down." "Is it that Mei's not good enough for you?" "That's not it." "Her family is a respectable one." "I'm only a fighter." "Our former leader loved his daughter dearly." "Now that I'm the new leader, it's my duty to find her a good husband." "I haven't found anyone within the Flying Daggers who would be a better choice for her than you." "What do you say?" "Yes." "I accept your offer." "Our house is thankful." "You've done us a great honor." "Please accept my thanks." "I will, with much pleasure." "What is this?" "What's going on?" " Our soldiers?" " They're dead." "Your plan was to capture us all by following Mei to where I was." "You're not blind?" "But are you the daughter of the old leader?" "There just happens to be a blind daughter." "She can't fight, of course so I took her place." "If you had known what the truth of the matter really was, do you think you still would have come here with her?" "It was all an act." "Who are you really?" "Well, I am Mei." "I am just one girl of many..." "in the House of Flying Daggers." "That's enough." "You take him out, now." "You wait here." "I want to finish him off myself." "Move." "Stop." "Do you have anything to say?" "Yes, you are not the new leader." "You're correct." "I'm not Nia." "She would never allow herself to be seen so easily." "Tell me, what is your name?" "Well, that's not important." "Nia sent me to finish this matter." "Good work." "Very well done." "I know your reputation though we've never met." "Three years ago you were planted as a mole within the government." "You did much in that role." "But I failed to save our leader from being assassinated." "Nia knew you were away on your assignment..." "There was nothing you could do." "It's good she understands." "We need to win this battle against the corrupt government and their troops." "You and Mei were successful in setting a trap for the General." "Very well done." "When that's reported to Nia, you'll be rewarded." "It's my duty." "Please say these words to Nia the General's best troops are on the move--arriving soon ." "Be very careful." "Nia has a good plan." "Don't worry." " One thing I don't know." " What's that?" " Who was it that sent Mei to do this assignment?" "Nia did." "Did she ever consider how I feel?" "What are you saying?" "Three years since saw Mei Now I have to stand and watch as she flirts with someone else?" "This wouldn't be the first occasion Mei's beauty was used to seduce a man." "I've heard about your feelings for her." "Are you still in love with Mei?" "We face a fight." "Fighting for the future of the Flying Daggers." "Troops are closing in." "This is not the time for love." "But all right." "For now, I'll let you see Mei." "You're no different." "I've always been Mei." "It's been three years." "Now we're together and alone." "Yes." "You saved me in that fight with the government men." "Thank you." "There's no need for thanks." "Know this Mei..." "I would do anything for you." "I know that." "You've risked all you have you've earned a great deal of honor and you've impressed me greatly." "You're the only one who understands just what I've been doing." "The three years I was alone you were in my thoughts every moment." "My love for you was all I had to keep me going." "To hold on to." "Do you love Jin?" "You knew your role." "It was only an act between you and him." "There is no future for you two." "Understand?" "Nia!" "You cannot force a woman against her will." "Do not pull the dagger out." "You're going to return." "You will be more convincing with one of our daggers in your back." "You leave right now." "Yes." "I sacrificed..." "three years for you." "How could you love him after just three days?" "Mei, I have a task for you, as well." "Jin is of no more use to us." "You will take him out..." "and kill him." "Leo plays a crucial role for us." "Jin is a danger to our plan." "His death is necessary to guard against...future trouble." "You know the rules of our house, Mei." "Yes." "The reason I chose to leave you behind was that I wanted to save your life but then you followed me." "Don't blame me for this." "If your scheme had been successful many of our people would have died." "You wouldn't let me go." "It would be me on my knees waiting to die." "Yes, you're right." "If I'd won I wouldn't let you go, either." "Time to go." "What will you say..." "when you tell all this to Nia?" "That's my business." "We should be together." "You have a secret within your heart." "I guess...another man is there." "Yes." "Someone who's saved my life." "Did he help us in the last encounter we had?" "Yes." "Then he saved us." "Are you still in love?" "When can we see each other again?" "It can't happen." "We're from different worlds." "If we meet again one of us is going to die." "A decisive battle is nearing." "You and I are just pawns on a chessboard." "Nobody cares if we live or die." "Let's leave." "We'll go and roam the world together just as free as the wind." "We'll wander around wherever we please like a very playful wind." "We'll be just..." "like a carefree wind." "Just you and me." "Let's go together." "You're going to go with Jin?" "Will you answer my question?" "You are the love of my life." "You don't have to love me but you cannot go with him." "Or it will mean your life." "So, Mei you've made me destroy you." "I knew...that you would do this." "You knew?" "And you went anyway?" "Why did you do that?" "Why did you go?" "Why did you go?" "Why?" "!" "To stray...free, like the wind." "You're a member of the Flying Daggers." "You're right about that." "You're the one who loves Mei?" "Yes, I truly do love Mei while you are only playing a game." "If you love her, why kill her?" "The guilty one would be you...just you." "What?" "I did try to warn you, but no, you wouldn't listen." "I've been betrayed for you." "Now, you must die." "Fine." "You've killed Mei...you must also die!" "Mei." "Let him go." "If you kill him I'll kill you with this dagger." "No Mei!" "Don't pull it out!" "If you do, the blood will flow and you will bleed to death." "No, Mei, don't do that!" "Look Mei..." "I'm closer to him." "His blade will hit me first." "Don't do it now it's just you, Mei." "No, Mei!" "Mei!" "No, Mei!" "You shouldn't have returned." "I returned for you, my love." "A rare beauty in the north" "She's the finest lady on earth" "A glance from her, the whole city falls" "A second glance Leaves the whole nation in ruins" "There exists no city or nation" "That has been more cherished" "Than a beauty like this"