"Between Lok and Big D, I prefer Big D." "We know how Big D is." "Kids, us adults need to talk." "Not that Lok is bad." "But he still has to prove himself." "Lok cares for the Brothers." "He's always been there." "Ready to help out." "When Brother Kwai died in Cambodia." "Lok sent back the body." "And organized a nice funeral." "He gets along with other brothers." "Thas not enough." "My business requires a strong leader." "Tsun Wan's a different picture." "Big D has shown what he's capable of." "All my people support Lok." "Police!" "No phone calls!" "ID!" "You're suspected of Triad activities." "How is this Triad activity?" "Women playing mah-jong." "And kids playing games." "My card." "Mr Soo?" "Sparky, Dead Dog, Double East, Ice, and Fat Wah!" "Arrest them." "Yes, sir!" "Get up!" "You don't have a thing on us." "This is a family gathering." "You have a job to do." " Yes." "I demand hoods." " OK" "Big D." " Brother D." "Fish Head, here's 200K" "Tell Uncle Cocky to vote for me." "Such confidence!" "No wonder everyone is impressed." "Can I get a piece of the action?" "Wait until I'm elected." "Sworn brothers should help each other." "I never forget how people treat me." "I'll make sure Uncle Cocky votes for you." "I wish I could run for Chairman." "You can buy the title with cash." "Stop selling white powder!" "Sell washing powder, yeast, rice powder..." "Or fish balls!" "People for yor hometown make good fish balls!" "$15 a bowl, Is a good business!" "Whas so funny?" "Eat your food!" "Is it good?" "Eat the spoon too!" "Big D, don't pick on him." "I'm just joking!" "Who's dumb enough to eat a spoon?" "You obey orders like a dog." "I'm leaving." "Don't mess with him." "You're upset?" "Wait until you're somebody." "Sun Society took control of Wu Song Street." "9555 just crossed the border." "9555, deliver the chicken to the client first." "OK." "Frozen chickens." "I smuggle a truckdoad a day." "Bird flu won't stop my business." "Try some." "We lost two of our nightclubs to Lum Society." "Wo Sing Society has to take action." "If I'm elected." "I'll expand our turf to Tsim Sha Tsui." "Ask Uncle Fat to support me." "He's in China." "There's a roadblock on the highway!" "That truck carries dope too." "Take a detour." "Tell him to help me." "Uncle Fat makes his own decisions." "9555, take a detour." "Forget the chickens." "Got it." "Tell the clients there's a delay." "Big D's turl is my outlet for dope." "I see." "Wo Sing's members have just been released on bail." "That should calm them down." "They should all be shot dead." "You chop off one Triad arm." "And a new one sprouts in its place." "All we ask for is balance of power." "Peace and prosperity." "The Triad is democratic." "It elects its chairman." "Sun Society has a simpler solution:" "Power passes from father to son." "The Triad election is a tradition over 100 years old." "Keep a close eye on Wo Shing." "200k..." "Screw Big D..." "I lost his bribe money on the soccer game." "Manchester United..." "Fuckin' team..." "I got screwed." "Their goddamn goalkeeper sucked." "Boss, sober up." "I am sober." "Is it day or night now?" "Here, 200K" "Thanks." "Good business." "The new girls look great." "Uncle Long Gun." "Boss." "Where's the money?" "Big D wants you vote." "Jimmy, is that girl for real?" "100k?" "Thas all from Big D." "Lok respects the elders most." "Last time he paid my bail money out of his own pocket." "He asked Sparky to set up that meeting." "He got me arrested in the first place!" "The current Chairman, Whistle, come form Wan Chai." "We need some new blood." "Lok is our man." "How about Big D?" "He knows how to make a dime." "His people are troublemakers!" "When they beat up Uncle Cropple." "He said nothing." "He lacks respect!" "Do you expect our type to be police?" "Is Cripple's fault." "He didn't identify himself!" "Not Big D's fault." "I'm voting for him." "How about you?" "Still thinking." "Damn!" "Hwo about you?" "They're both good." "Nonsense!" "Big D." "Wah?" "Big D." "Still thinking?" "Well..." "Lok is loyal." "He plans to expand out turf." "Everyone claims to be loyal to the Society!" "And expansion is easier said than done!" "How much did Big D bribe you with?" "What did you say?" "You know what I said." "Screw you!" "What?" "Tea's ready." "Tea's ready." "Watch it!" "Just kidding." "Haven't you finished yet?" "He's getting old." "Your last suit was too tight." "Gold buttons." "Just a moment." "Make sure you use the best fabrics." "I need this for tomorrow." "40 tables." "Les go." "And I want the biggest ballroom." "Or I'll go to another restaurant." "Uncle Ming." "Lok." "Two pounds of best rib." "Alright." "My son loves it." "When I was young, the Uncles got to elect the Chairman." "I thought they were very old." "I wondered why it had to be that way." "Later, I realized it was their seniority." "Whatever they said carried weight." "Getting a little money is fine." "But it bribery corrupts this election." "We're better off auctioning the seat!" "Without credibility, we are nothing!" "Big D is the best candidate." "The best to serve us!" "I've made my point." "This Society needs harmony Not a one-man show." "I'm voting for Lok." "Lok, you've been elected." "Congratulations!" "Thank you, Uncle Monk." "Uncle Teng wants to see you tomorrow." "Alright" "Son, les eat!" "Get me a beer!" "Big D doesn't like people talking behind his back" "Understood" "Show my office the bill." "Here are the tips." "Thank you, Madam." "Please come again." "Sure." "Goodbye, Madam." "Who is it?" "Is Long Hair, Uncle Long Gun." "What is it?" "Big D wants to see you." "Finish pissing first." "Brother Sam," "Big D wants to see you." "Finish your banana first." "In ancient times, before telecommunications." "The Chairman could remain unknown." "To the brothers of his own Triad and not be identified." "The Dragon Head Baton helped the Chairman to be recognized." "Now, with progress." "It represents the Chairman's authority." "When I was given the Baton, it was a real fanfare." "When I was elected in 1970." "A lavish ceremony" "Was held for all the brothers." "Even police detectives were invited." "My predecessor was a messy guy." "We had to clean the Baton with insecticide." "It caused a lot of trouble." "This Baton is over 100 years old." "It has been handed down to dozen of Chairman" "Losing it would mean losing face for the Society." "Whatever happens, be careful in the next 2 years." "I understand, Uncle Teng." "Tell Whistle to turn over the Baton." "Whistle!" "Is Big D." "Tell Uncle Teng you won't hand over the Baton." "That you don't support Lok!" "We'll get into real trouble!" "Then trouble it is!" "I'm in trouble already!" "It must be handed over." "Do as I say!" "I repeat:" "Tell Uncle Teng you don't support Lok" "And won't give him the Baton" "Then bring the Baton to me!" "Big D. Thas all." "Go get them!" "Go get them!" "Ice, is Big D." "See you at the restaurant at 8." "We'll talk tonight." "Double East, is a Big D." "See you at 8" "We need to talk." "Uncle Teng, is Whistle." "What is it?" "What is it?" "I don't support Lok." "He won't get the Baton." "Something wrong with your head?" "Call me when you're sober." "I'll wait here." "Don't try anything." "Sparky." "Lok, this is Jimmy." " Lok." "Big D, is Lok." "Wait!" "Go get them!" "How can I help?" "I heard you kidnapped Uncle Long Gun and Sonny." "Right!" "We're brothers." "Uncle Long Gun is old." "Les talk." "Whas it to you?" "I'm just trying to end the dispute." "You're supposed to be the Chairman." "But talk to me when you have the Baton!" "Talk to me when you have the Baton!" "Go away." "The Uncle'll take care of it." "Then what?" "I'll find him myself." "Jimmy!" "I said the Uncles'll take care of it." "Don't cause trouble." "I'm going to Lantau Island." "Yes, Boss." "I have to lay low for a while." "Go to China and get the Baton." "Wait for my call." "Yes, Boss." "Long Gun!" "8 o'clock, at the restaurant..." "Big D said... you know what he wants." "The Baton belongs to the Society." "Whistle must hand it over." "There's nothing we can do!" "What if the Baton is lost?" "Uncle Teng, we have to bend the rules this time." "You're on Big D's side." "I want to end the dispute." "You're helping Big D." "Don't insult me!" "Why not!" "We had an election." "We can't annul it because someone's unhappy." "Tell Big D the result is final." "We can't risk losing the Baton." "I'm just going by the rules." "Those who play games should watch out." "Uncle Monk, look for Whistle." "Tell Lok he is the new Chairman." "Yes, Uncle Teng." "Moron!" "My tire!" "Superintendent Hui." "Whas the occasion?" "I'm arresting you before there's trouble." "Hardly surprising." "Screw you!" "My tire!" "Screw you!" "Go to hell!" "Freeze!" "You're suspected of Triad activities." "Freeze!" "Can I call my maid and ask her to pick up the dog?" "Go to the station first." "Don't worry, we don't detain animals." "Police!" "Lam Lok, you're suspected of Triad activities." "I'll go with you." "Do you need to cuff me?" "Cuff him!" "Big D deserved to win." "I'll face up to my responsibilities." "Finished?" "Where's the Baton?" "In China." "Where?" "Guangzhou." "You had 8 hours to go and come back" "That was long enough to get it." "I couldn't cross the border because I was on bail." "You did last week!" "Forget the Baton." "Do you want me dead?" "Don't cause trouble." "Is against tradition." "Screw tradition!" "Last time the Uncles talked me out of running." "Now you talk about tradition?" "Wo Sing Chalman" "You're nobody" "Without my money, you wouldn't have won!" "Did you forget all that?" "I always helped you!" "Stop..." "Big D..." "How much did you lose on my casino boat?" "Stop!" " Tell me!" "We're brothers!" "Big D..." "Are you Big D?" "You should be punished!" "Big D!" "What?" "Who do you think you are?" "You're suspected of Triad activities." "On what grounds?" "Put it on!" "I've nothing to hide!" "Suspects request no hoods." "Yes, sir!" "Go!" " Don't push me!" "I'll kill you!" "Stop pushing me!" "Kneel down!" "Look here." "They're Wo Sing's senior members!" "They're all bosses!" "Recognize them?" "Ex-Chairman Whistle." "Uncle Double East." "Ice." "And this one..." "Big D." "He's really something!" "Take your pictures!" "You'll be my witness for police brutality!" "Take your pictures!" "Enough pictures!" "Thas enough!" "Screw you!" "Suspect on the run!" "Suspect on the run!" "Take your pictures!" "Justice served!" "Brother Lok." "Sit." "They don't have a case" "You'll be released after 48 hours." "Tell Sparky to find the Baton." "Understood." "All this is unimportant" "Police is too nosy." "They just want to stop us from fighting." "Kill whoever has the Baton." "I'll pay anything." "Understood." "A certain Four Eye works for Whistle." "He has the Baton in China." "Lok's sending men to get it." "What do I care?" "Whistle's your friend." "You'll lose face." "Damn that Whistle!" "Do you know Four Eye?" "You mean Whistle's driver?" "We grew up together." "I'll call friends in China for help." "Do you have papers to cross the border?" "Big D knows you have connections in China." "I won't touch the Baton." "If you refuse, Big D won't sell your drugs." "Here's your payment." "Put the price up to $20." "You sell it as $60 a pill." "Give us a break." "Big D agrees to $19 a pill." "Kun, you're in charge." "Get the job done." "Yes, boss." "Guang Zhou, China" "Brother Tung, thank you so much." "Brother Soo." "I found your guy and the Baton for you." "Thank you, Brother Tung." "Big D said he'll pay anything for the Baton." "His people are coming." "Well, now..." "How's your wife?" "Remember how I helped her to give birth in Hong Kong?" "How's your son?" "Planning on finding him school in Hong Kong?" "He has Hong Kong citizenship." "I'll let you go this time." "Four Eye is not talking." "You ask him where the Baton is." "Four Eye, are you alright?" "Hang in there!" "Our people have decided to support Lok." "Turn over the Baton so Whistle can stay out of trouble." "You can keep the Baton for now." "Les go back to Hong Kong together." "Look at the state you're in." "Is it worth it?" "Have Whistle call me!" "Whistle was hit by a car last night." "He's probably not going to make it." "Loyalty aside, you should think of yourself!" "The Baton shall perish with Whistle." "Damn!" "Surround the house!" "Follow me." "I'm going to check the back." "Leave with the Baton!" "Will you protect the Baton?" "If I ever embezzle anything from my brothers." "I will be killed by 10,000 knives." "Come out!" "Tsui Tin." "Teng Wai." "Come out!" "Sir." "Sit." "We won't talk without our lawyer." "Sit down, Teng." "Hong Kong has a lot Triads," "There are many people like you." "The Triads are impossible to aliminate," "I'm here to fight them." "I'll destroy whoever causes trouble." "I'll crush them." "I don't care if you support Lok or Big D." "I want a truce." "I don't want infighting." "Neither do we." "You talk to Lok, You talk to Big D." "Sort it out." "Yes, Sir!" "The sooner you do, the sooner you can leave." "Uncle Cocky." "Uncle Monk." "Don't take any action." "Uncle Cocky is talking to Big D." "I hope he listens." "Big D." "Big D!" "What?" "Stop causing trouble!" "Why should I?" "Is your fault the Baton's missing!" "Don't blame me!" "Whistle's men want revenge." " Tough!" "No one will support you!" "What about my money?" "My business?" "My clients?" "Uncle Teng promises you'll be next Chairman." "He promises!" "He might do the dirty on me!" "What if you're all dead then?" "If you carry on, war is imminent." "We'll be out of business!" "We won't support you!" "Fine!" "I don't need your support!" "I'll do it myself!" ""The New Wo Sing"!" "Are you crazy?" "Sir, open the door!" "New Wo Sing Society?" "What do you think?" "War is imminent." "Are you playing games?" "My brothers won't allow a breakaway." "Id mean the end of their business." "What business?" "Is up to us to decide." "The police decide who can do business!" "My brothers will be out of jobs." "Then, what?" "Then, we'll arrest you all." "Wo Sing has 50,000 members." "The other Triads have 300,000." "Without rules and order." "Can Hong Kong's prisons hold that many people?" "I've been a Triad member all my life." "We have traditions to follow." "Take him back to his cell." "Yes, sir." "Sir, I want to see Big D." "I want to hear it with my own ears." "Uncle Cocky is old." "He might have misunderstood you." "Uncle Teng, I ran for Chairman in good faith" "To serve the Triad with all my heart." "I did everything to please everyone, I spent lots of money." "If it weren't for that bastard Long Gun." "I woulïve won!" "Did you say you want to start a new Society?" "I'm better than Lok!" "Wo Sing deserves the right leader." "I'm asking if you intend to start a new Society." "I want the common good." "But if no one supports me." "Then I'll have to do it myself." "Understood." "So, war is imminent." "Open the door!" "I have no choice!" "You want me dead!" "No one will allow Wo Sing to break up." "Our brothers will fight you." "Then, les fight!" "Les see who dies first!" "Hear me?" "I'm nearing the border." "My license plate is ZFV18." "Thanks, Lieutenant." "See you soon." "This road is safer." "Too many cops on the highway." "I need to piss!" "Is it much further?" "Give me the Baton." "What will I say to my boss?" "I have nothing against you." "Give it." "If I rob a brother," "I shall be killed by five thunderbolts." "Starting a new Triad would destroy us!" "Traitor!" "He's betraying the tradition!" "What does Lok want?" "Les fight Big D, My people are ready." "Lok wants to find the Baton first." "I'm just doing my job." "If I steal from a brother," "I shall be killed..." "If I betray the trust of my brothers." "I'll be killed by 10,000 knives." "Big Head found the Baton." "The police are after him." "I know someone in China who can help." "Can he be trusted?" "Don't worry." "He's trustworthy." "Call Big Head." "Give it." "Kun, whas the situation?" "I'll get it, I'm nearly there." "A guy called Kun is coming to help you." "Who?" "Kun." "Find the Baton for Lok!" "What do you mean?" "Big D is starting a new society!" "Are you Kun?" "OK, boss." "Is that it?" "No one will fight Big D?" "Les see who finds the Baton first." "I will never embezzle property" "From my brothers." "If I do so, I will be killed by 10,000 knives." "I'm sorry." "Boss, is Kun." "I'm at the border." "Deliver the Baton to Sparky." "Understood." "Turn off your engine." "ID, please." "Stop!" "Boss, there's a problem, I ran down a cop." "Shit!" "Sparky will send someone to help you, Where are you?" "Near Fanling, but I'm being tailed." "Hang on." "Do you know Jet?" "Sure." "He deals coke for Fish Head." "Your license number?" "JE4206" "He'll meet you at Shatin." "OK." "Now what?" ""I want to see the Anti-Triad Unit"" "I want to see my wife." "You're on Special Watch." "I've got orders." "No visits." "My lawyer!" "When we have time." "I want my lawyer now!" "Whistle wans to talk." "The police prolonged your detention." "I'm worried about your business." "Finish him." "He's in custody." "Finish him." "I can't promise." "I'm going back." "I have Sparky, Give me the Baton." "Give it!" "My delivery is for Sparky only!" "I work for the Society." "Whoever comes closer dies!" "Take him!" "I work for the Society." "Get in!" "How's Whistle?" "The lawyer's on his way." "And the Baton?" "Jimmy has it." "He wants to see you." "He's not giving in." "Uncle Teng, is Lok." "Just got out." "If I can't convince Big D, ill be war." "Sorry about your son." "Lok wants to do Big D a favor." ""I won't talk"" "You'll be asked questions." "You're badly hurt." "Why keep your family worried?" "Lok doesn't want you to bring down the society." "Your help" "Will guarantee your family'w safety." "What?" "Than you, sir." "We'll take action tomorrow." "Call sick ward!" " Yes." "You authorized the visit?" "It was Lok's lawyer." "Doctor didn't object." "I said, no outside contact!" "Thanks." "Whistle pulled out his tubes." "Sorry, Sir." "Sorry, Sir." "You, you're in charge from now on!" " Yes, sir!" "Why?" "To pay back my boss and Long Gun?" "I'm doing it on Big D's behalf." "The Uncles will pay for them to get better" "Or look after them for life." "I can't leave it like that." "If you refuse, I'll be threatened." "Jimmy, give me the Baton." "I'll make sure you get promoted for your help." "If you don't give me the Baton." "You'll be the Society's mortal enemy." "Why do you think I had Whistle killed?" "To save our business." "Times have changed." "Business is everything now." "Crooks need to learn to use their brains." "I'll be Chairman for 2 years." "Show me respect." "Do what you like after my term." "Help me." "I have money." "I'll remember this." "Thank you." "Brother Lok, they're here." "Thank you all for coming." "Sorry" "He did it for the Society." "Let it go." "Brother Lok, Jet." "Kun, Mr. Soo, Big Head." "Brother Lok." "First time I've seen it." "The Uncles won't forget you." "I won't forget you." "From now on, you're my godsons." "You'll be under my protection." "Godfather." "Call me and I'll come running." "Thank you." "Godfather." "Godfather." "I should ask my boss first." "I'll talk to him." "Godfather." "Jimmy?" "You have everyone's support." "Is a win-win deal." "Godfather." "Makes me feel younger!" "Work hard." "You may become Chairman." "Not me, thas for sure." "Kun's the best shot." "I'll help you to hide." "No need." "If I can't beat the charges." "I'd rather accept them." "I'll turn myself in." "Get him the best lawyer." "OK." "Your wife's outside." "She sent me." "We should talk." "Get in my car." "If you don't, there'll be war." "I have the Baton." "Keep an eye on the boss." "Tsim Sha Tsui has 600 restaurants." "About 30 karaoke joints." "20 nightclubs." "100 bars." "Over 50 saunas, video arcades, pool halls..." "Every month, the protection money is 10 million dollars." "Then there are dope joints, valet parking..." "Think I don't know the figures?" "I know!" "And is too much for one person!" "Get to the point!" "Wo Sing could take over the turf." "I reached an agreement with everyone but you." "Why should I go along with it?" "I'll continue Whistle's policy." "As Chairman, I'll protect your business." "And you keep the profits." "As for new businesses, we'll split everything 5050." "I'll support you at the next election." "If you start a new Society." "I'll fight you with all my strength." "There'll be one coffin for you." "One for me." "You can carry on with me." "Or get out here." "Follow them" "On the 7th day of the 10th moon of Yi xi Year." "We nine brothers kneel before the altar of the gods." "To make a pledge like the Five Ancestors." "We will from a league of brethren." "We nine leaders unite in fraternity" "In the name of Heaven, Earth, and the Mings." "We nine brothers..." "With one heart and in honor." "All united in life and in death." "Born apart, we will die together." "Keep a lookout." "How refreshing, Big D." "This is a negotiation." "Where are your men?" "You're wrong, Brother Diono." "We've been friends for so long." "You saved my life once." "I remember." "Why come on my turf?" "Uncles' orders." "I couldn't refuse." "What is Lok up to?" "He won't negotiate." "He refuses a 50/50 split." "I want him dead." "I hate him as much as you do, but what can I do?" "He beat me at the election." "My hands are tied." "Les take him down together." "But we lock an oath together." "This is the modern age." "You're too old-fashioned." "50/50 on protection money." "Park further away." "Wait till Lok shows up." "OK." "Brother Lok?" "Is Big D." "I need a word." "Your men are trapped." "I called the cops." "You're too naive to be a gangster!" "You're a disgrace!" "Use your head!" "Police!" "Freeze!" "Damn!" "Long Hair, clean up the place!" "Look at that!" "The view of Tsim Sha Tsui at night is really something!" "Is as if I'm looking at piles of cash!" "Amazing!" "I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you!" "I couldn't have done it alone." "You hypocrite!" "Les make money together!" "Damn fish!" "Come and die!" "Know the secret to fishing?" "What?" "Patience!" "Damn." "We'll see who catches more." "Daddy has four fish, I caught two." "Auntie caught one." "Uncle has none." "Whas up with my bait?" "God damn fish are blind!" "Don't curse in front of the kid!" "Doesn't bother me." "These fish are blind!" "I kept being woken up by the phone all night." "Heard what happened to Tung Society's chairman?" "Yes." "Danny, I need to go." "Be my lookout." "Heart attack." "Poor man." "Out of the blue..." "But Tung Society has two chairmen." "One can replace the other." "What are you trying to say?" "I was thinking..." "Wo Sing could have more than one chairman." "Most other Societies have two." "Or even four." "In short." "When one's in trouble, another can lead." "Two chairman also increase earnings." "Wo Sing will become more powerful." "It is an old tradition." "Id ve hard to presuade the Uncles." "Les persuade them together!" "Another catch?" "Support me." "Will you support me?" "Sure." "Les see Uncle Teng tomorrow!" "Damn!" "Why can't I catch a single fish?" "I'll throw them a grenade!"