Life Without Principle Page #3

Synopsis: Three people - a criminal, a bank officer and a cop - end up in a catastrophic situation in the midst of a global economical crisis and are forced to betray any morals and principles to solve their financial problems.
Genre: Crime, Drama
Director(s): Johnnie To
Production: Indomina Releasing
  15 wins & 16 nominations.
 
IMDB:
7.0
NOT RATED
Year:
2011
107 min
21 Views


change the market trend.

Opportunity like this

rarely comes around.

Teresa, see me after work.

Let's talk business.

Otherwise don't waste my time.

"Hang Seng Index"

Yes?

Yuen.

You need 2 million, right?

I charge 20% interest now.

Let me think it over.

Take your time.

Yuen, your money is ready.

Angie

Yes.

Yuen is here.

The money is ready.

Thanks.

Two bags. 5 million each.

Understood.

Ever since the market collapsed,

people are desperate for cash,

I'm rich!

They thought BRIC would make them rich.

Now they've hit a brick wall!

Banks earned profits

through service charges,

but their clients lost everything.

You lost too?

We all win some, lose some.

Yes?

Lung only provided one property deed.

Just one?

Lung,

we only received one deed.

Second one will be ready tomorrow.

I can't advance cash without the deeds.

If you need 10 million,

you must provide two deeds.

How about raising my interest?

No deeds, no cash

Yuen, the 10 million is ready.

You said the banks would take care of

everyone's investments.

What can they do now?

Thanks.

Are you all right?

- Yes?

- Fine,

I'll take 5 million.

All cash.

Thanks.

Come to my office in 30 minutes.

Teresa

I only need 5 million.

Deposit the rest for me.

Let's fill out the deposit slip.

Do it next time.

If money can solve it, it's not a problem.

If you need anything,

call me.

Hello?

Let's talk business.

What do you want?

This is Kit. I'm on level B4.

Someone's got blood all over his face.

Call the police!

Level B4?

Yes. Call the police!

Copy that. Seal off the perimeter.

Copy.

Miss, there's been an accident.

Please stay back.

Kit, someone is coming to help...

Please seal the area...

Brother Bi.

Panther, Brother Bi is here.

Sign here please.

Brother Bi.

Panther, congratulations!

Please sign your name.

OK.

Boss is on his way.

Fine, here's my gift.

Thank you.

I'm catching 8 pm flight to Shanghai.

I have to go.

Give my cards to everyone.

Yes.

Hand these out for me.

No problem. 2 cards per person!

See you later.

How about a drink?

I got to go.

Brother Bi!

Hey!

Wanna play? We're winning all night.

Brother Four,

next time.

Bye.

OK:

I'll see you out.

I will walk you out.

Take care of other guests.

Bye.

Bye.

Bye Brother Bi.

Funeral Service?

Brother Bi is now in the

columbarium business.

It makes good money.

But it's bad luck.

Wait until everyone's drunk,

put the cards into their pockets.

Take a card yourself.

You too.

This is for Boss.

Thank you.

Congrats.

Thanks.

- Congrats

- Thank you.

Thanks.

How many guests are here?

Brother Panther, someone ordered noodles.

Who would order noodles before the banquet?

The fat guy.

Forget it.

Forget it.

Yes.

Boss.

Almost ready.

I'm on my way.

Pay attention to the guests!

Boss.

Big Sister.

We received most of the banquet gifts.

Some guests need to leave earlier.

Some guests couldn't come in person.

Some gave gold jewelry.

This cheapskate gave $100!

What's the big deal?

People make mistakes.

Ask the jeweler next door to melt the gold.

Anything to order?

I'm fine.

OK:

- Panther.

- Yes?

You're a loyal brother.

You never took a penny

from the banquet money.

Compared to you,

the rest of the guys are useless.

Panther.

You're loyal to our code.

Here's your share.

No Boss.

It's your money.

I just do what I should do.

You should keep it for future use.

It's fine.

If you say so.

Tonight's guests could squeeze at 6 tables,

instead of 10.

Do you remember our banquets of 60 tables?

With all the lion and dragon dance,

what a scene!

That was for your 60th birthday.

Boss, meat is unhealthy.

Let's eat vegetarian tonight.

Only 2 thousand a table.

Cood deal!

Here are 12 thousand.

You pay.

Sure.

Boss's party.

Third floor.

Boss.

Money is here.

We got 12 thousand...

from the gold. Plus some change.

Put them away.

Boss, Big Sister.

Yuen, you're early.

Third floor.

Boss, happy birthday!

- Thank you.

- Happy birthday!

I wish you prosperous business.

Good fortune!

All the best!

Take your seats.

Thank you.

- Congratulations!

- Thank you.

Boss, I wish you health and prosperity.

Thank you.

Boss!

Hey!

Happy birthday.

Thanks, Brother Four.

Your red tie looks sharp!

How about a game?

Sure.

Enjoy yourselves.

Please enjoy, have fun...

Come... place your bet.

- Boss.

- Let's start the game.

Happy birthday!

Thank you.

Small gift.

You're getting rich.

I have another banquet to attend.

Here's my card.

Brother Wah.

Brother Wah!

Panther!

Boss is here.

Boss, I wish you a prosperous birthday!

You made it.

Play a few hands with Boss.

Here's my gift.

Thanks.

Join the game.

Let's play.

Place your bet.

Big or small?

Bets.

- I bet $500,

- No more bets.

Excuse me.

Panther, the manager wants a word.

What now?

What?

Panther...

Look at the names we made up

for the vegetarian dishes.

See if you like it?

Golden Bricks, sounds great.

What is it?

Fried Tofu.

Peacock's Tail, Braised Shark Fin.

Are they vegetables?

Yes, kitchen is preparing them.

That's fine.

Excuse me.

Brother Panther, I need a word.

You sat 14 guests at each table,

isn't that too many?

They'll just have to squeeze.

We'll still charge you for 10 tables.

Sam, how many years have I partied here.

Are you trying to rob me?

The banquet fills the entire restaurant.

Business has been rough.

I'll take 50 tables next year.

You'll get your money back.

You're just bluffing.

Watch your language!

Brother Panther,

are you ripping me off?

Say that to Boss.

I have my boss too.

Call him.

Brother Wah.

Call him.

Tell your boss I'm looking for him.

You should've watched your mouth!

Ok...

I'll take care of it.

You sure?

Yes. Sure.

I'm sorry.

Brother Wah saved your butt.

Got 10 thousand on you?

Hurry.

- Only a few hundreds.

- That will do.

Brother Panther, banquet is about to begin.

Sit, please.

Come, sit...

Boss.

Sit... Big sister.

Boss, the remaining 4 tables...

What are you talking about?

Brother Lung paid for them.

Lung, how generous of you.

I hope Boss will have a good time.

Boss already gave me

cash to settle the bills.

I better return it to him before I forget.

Boss.

Have tea.

Cheers!

What is this again?

Nobody move, We are West Kowloon Crime Unit.

No smoking. No gambling. No talking.

Nobody move!

Sit down!

What is this?

- No talking!

- Sit down!

Freeze!

Show your ID.

Boss Kwan, We don't mean

to crash your party.

We're here for Wah.

Fine.

You have a job to do.

But if Wah's clean, please make this quick.

Wah, come out.

Freeze!

Put out your smoke!

Do you know the charges?

No.

I'll tell you.

Ng Yiu-Wah,

You're charged for assault at the

Jordan minibus station on October 18th.

You are now under arrested.

Anything you say will be used against you

in a court of law.

I have nothing to say.

Give me your hands.

Everything's fine.

Banquet will resume in 15 minutes.

Show your ID.

Need a mask?

No, it stinks.

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