Life Without Principle Page #5

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


largest trading partner.

If European...

debt crisis worsens,

it'll damage China's export market...

Within EU, Spain and Italy,

are the main trading partner of China.

Hello.

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.

Go to hell!

How dare you!

Go to hell!

How dare...

Go to hell!

Mr. Cheung?

Yes.

Go in.

She's your sister.

Mr. Cheung, doctor wants to see you.

Your father is in the last stage

of esophageal cancer.

He had difficulty breathing,

caused by tracheal tumor.

We opened a hole in his chest.

Sorry to say...

It's not looking good,

be prepared for the worse.

I know Inspector well.

I'm sure you're a responsible guardian.

Will you adopt Yun Yun?

Otherwise...

we'll send her to an orphanage.

She should go back to her mother.

Her mother returned to China.

We can't locate her.

You're her brother.

You're the best candidate

We'll take care of her.

After you've adopted Yun Yun...

- We should think this over.

- Let's talk outside.

She can live with us.

Why bother looking for her mother?

Let's think this over.

I never knew I had a sister.

You're always thinking.

Same for the flat.

Go on thinking!

Connie

Where you going?

Car's that way.

Leave us alone.

Debby

Connie, sit.

Has the flat been sold?

I'm holding it for you,

but there are many offers.

I'll buy it. I'm going to the bank.

Good.

We'll rent out the flat.

Can I see your figures?

I'll print it out for you.

Fine, I'll take 5 million.

Go to hell!

Teresa, I only need 5 million.

Deposit the rest for me.

Let's fill out deposit slip.

I'll do it next time.

Move.

Move along.

Miss, nothing to see here.

Control, this is Tung, I'm at the scene.

I'm assisting Ken.

Is ambulance on its way?

I'm checking.

Copy Control. I'm on the way.

I was...

about to rob Yuen,

But...

someone got to him first.

I almost didn't make it.

Mr. Sung wants to see you.

Inspector.

The victims are Yuen,

and Kwan, 26 years old.

Hospital says they're still unconscious.

We found Yuen's cards.

He's a loan shark.

Send uniformed police to guard the hospital.

Yes sir.

How about Kwan?

We found his cell.

We're checking his phone records.

Have a look here.

Yes sir.

Guys.

Yes.

Sir, CCTV shows Yuen

went to MT Bank.

That's right, sir.

- Kun, please wait.

- Teresa...

What's happening? What about my money?

Please wait outside.

Market is collapsing. What about my money?

What's happening to my money?

Your unit trust dropped 32.8%.

What does it mean?

You lost 300 thousand.

How bad it's going to be?

Will the market pick up?

Teresa, please help me.

The officers want to see you.

Can I help you?

I'm Inspector Cheung.

This is my partner.

What's your name?

I'm Jackie.

A client of yours was attacked

in the parking lot.

We need his info.

No problem.

Thanks.

Teresa, the officer wants to see you.

West Kowloon Crime Unit.

I'm Lee.

Sit.

How can I help you?

Do you have a client called Yuen?

Yes.

He was attacked in the parking lot at 12 pm.

We need his info.

Is he all right?

Severe head injury. He's dead.

When did he come to the bank?

Around 10:
30.

Then he left in hurry.

Why was he in hurry?

I don't know.

Did he come with anyone?

No.

Did he make any calls?

He was on the phone a lot,

and left his cell behind.

I tried to return it,

but I lost sight of him.

We'll look into it.

Can you describe the bag

he brought for the withdrawal?

It's black. About this big.

I'm almost done.

Did he make a withdrawal of 10 million?

Yes.

Thanks Teresa.

We'll contact you if we need further info.

Good bye.

Mr. Sung.

Mr. Sung.

No miracles today. Drink up.

Mr. Sung, Lung and I

know it's our fault.

We screwed up this time,

but it's just money.

Give us time. We'll make it up to you.

Here's 5 million.

We'll return the rest later.

Who is this?

My sworn brother.

Will you let me finish my words?

Sure.

What do you know about stocks?

It's about increasing profits.

A $10 cigar...

can sell for $200!

Will you let me finish?

Buying stocks is about

predicting the future.

Guess right, you win. Guess wrong, you lose.

Loser wants to reverse his fortune.

Winner craves for more.

We can flip our fortune!

Greed is human nature.

The financial world follows the process

of natural selection.

It keeps the world in balance.

No one...

can change it. Understand?

I'm sorry for acting foolishly.

How dare you hacking into my computer!

Sorry...

You can always pay back my money.

Sorry...

But you can't break the rule.

Sorry...

I'm truly sorry.

I'll make an example of you!

No one will break my rule!

Lung.

Are you all right?

Take him to hospital.

He may live.

Here's your money.

See what you can make of it.

I'll make 100 million!

Hang on. I'm taking you to hospital.

Wait inside.

She has an attitude.

- Get to work.

- Yes sir

Ms. Ho, Kwan was your boyfriend.

You also worked in Yuen's company.

From the record of the CCTV...

You two tailed Yuen after he left office.

We checked...

your calls with Kwan.

We believe you two

plotted Yuen's murder for money.

Why you like to waste your effort?

No need to show me the photos.

And no need to call me with Kwan's phone.

I'll confess. I partnered with Kwan.

I am guilty of robbery.

Kwan was supposed to knock Yuen unconscious.

I didn't know they would kill each other.

I killed nobody.

Your motive?

New phone, new bag and new cosmetics.

Everything needs money!

Where's the 10 million?

Hang on.

We need to find a hospital.

But police will ask questions.

I know a few underground clinics.

One in Temple St.

One in Yuen Long.

Which one?

Find Manager Ho.

Market...

will continue...

to fall.

We'll bet the 5 million.

But you're hurt.

This is...

the only way...

to turn my life around.

Right, We should buy.

Have you sealed off the perimeter?

Yes.

Inspector, Lee is hiding in the back alley.

We're keeping an eye on him.

So?

Lee has a gas cylinder.

- The fire department?

- On its way.

HK Monetary Authority believes

low interest rate will continue

for foreseeable future.

US economy is experiencing slow recovery.

Stand back.

Stand back.

See Manager Ho.

Bet on index futures to go down.

Hurry.

I'll return with money.

Hang in there.

Lee.

I'm Inspector Cheung.

I'm here to help.

Come out.

- Leave me alone!

- Stay calm.

Stay away, leave me alone...

Don't.

Don't.

Leave me alone!

- Easy.

Give me a way... stay away from me!

- Stay calm,

- Leave me alone

- Stay calm

- This way...

Leaye me alone!

Keep an eye on the lift.

I shouldn't have killed Chen.

That's all my fault.

He's alive in the hospital.

Sir.

Don't touch a thing!

Don't move.

Don't move.

Lee.

We'll ask judge for leniency.

I came to Hong Kong half a century ago.

I worked in textile, until

the industry dried up.

I changed to electronics,

but factories re-located to China.

I was a night guard, A movie extra.

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