Phantom of the Theatre Page #4

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when I was born.

But that didn't last long.

Father found a new woman

soon after that.

My mother was pushed

aside right away.

Then she was bullied

by the other wives.

She couldn't handle it.

Soon, she developed depression.

In the end, she hung herself.

I was only 15.

I wanted to escape everything.

So I went to France to study film.

Making a film is like being in a dream.

I never want to stop dreaming.

Go back.

This is the underworld.

Once I pass this bridge,

I'll be reincarnated into my next life.

I don't want you to leave.

Thank you...

for giving me this beautiful dream.

If I can..

I would stay in this dream forever.

I'm a ghost. You're human.

We're not meant to be together.

We can't spend this life together...

but we'll be together in the next.

We must be together in the next life!

Once I drink Meng Po's soup

and cross the bridge,

the memories of this life will be purged.

Brothers, you can finally rest in peace.

It'll be over soon.

Two shows added tomorrow.

Got it.

Mr. Wu.

Great news, Mr. Gu.

Tickets to the premiere

were sold out in less than an hour!

Mr. Huang says

that you've saved our theater!

Mr. Wu.

Can you save a ticket for me?

Of course!

I'll find a way.

Thank you.

When you invited Young Master to dinner

did he make excuses not to come?

Young master seems to be

in a good mood today.

He agreed right away.

He says that he has good news for you.

Good news?

I have some good news for him, too.

Young Master.

Sir.

I'm here today

to deliver some good news.

I've finished my film,

and I did it without your interference.

Here's a ticket.

Please come see my film.

Look at this little brat.

He's grown into an adult.

I'm glad to see that you two

are getting along.

I'll take my leave.

Wei Bang.

I also have good news to tell you.

Si Fan...

Speak of the devil!

How gorgeous!

I will take Si Fan as my sixth wife.

I've promised her

that she will be my last wife.

What is he talking about, Si Fan?

Aren't you happy for us?

Wei Bang...

Si Fan was the leading lady of your film.

Now that the film's done,

she is to become your stepmother.

You have a new film, and I have a new wife.

Double the cause for celebration!

Hu!

Yes, sir!

Si Fan,

do you know what you're doing?

Do you know what kind of a person he is?

Your father is an respectable gentleman.

Marrying him...

should be the dream of any woman.

You're obsessed with vanity.

You're no different from the others.

I chose to be in the movies

because I love the vanity.

Is that so wrong?

This is not the Meng Si Fan I know.

I'm an actress.

Mr. Gu.

My performance is over.

You should come back to reality, too.

What kind of dirty tricks did you pull

to make her marry you?

How dare you?!

She admires me.

She chose to marry me.

Si Fan.

Tell me one thing.

Is this true?

It's true.

Young Master!

Young Master!

Don't bother.

It's a stormy world out there.

He'll have to come back.

All three smell of garlic.

It really is the powder.

Something is going on in the theater.

Who are you? What do you want?

It was the birthday of the Gu's eldest son.

The Kong Family Troupe also died that day.

This performance has gone on for 13 years.

It's finally time to drop the curtain on it.

Watch out. Don't bump into anything.

- Alright.

- Follow closely. Don't get left behind.

Be careful.

Look. Isn't that pretty?

It is.

Look, sis.

That building is so big!

Keep it down.

People will see that we're from the countryside.

Here we are in the big city.

This is where the Kong Family Troupe

makes its name.

It's such a bustling place.

Will we be able to make it here?

I thought that

this town is all about favors

and personal connections.

Don't worry, Luzu will watch over us.

We'll make it here.

Once we settle down,

we'll get married.

Look, Lan!

Look at that!

It's so pretty!

Welcome to my shop.

Can I help you?

How much does that watch cost?

You've got good taste.

This watch is imported from Europe.

I don't think you can afford it.

Don't look down on us, sir.

How much is it?

Three silver dollars?

Sis, let's buy it!

It's three hundred silver dollars.

It's worth every dollar.

Jin!

Jin, we're almost there. Let's go!

Coming!

Let's go, Lan!

I see that you like the watch.

Come back in a few days.

Who are they, dad?

I think they're the acrobats

that just arrived.

They're performing at

the theater tomorrow night.

I want to see the acrobats!

Me too!

You, too? Sure.

Here it is.

It's so grand!

I hear that the man who booked our first show...

is a warlord.

We have our signature trick.

We're not afraid of any big shot!

Come on. Unload the carts!

Move everything inside!

Be careful!

Let's pick up the pace!

Show some energy, guys!

This is our first show in the big city.

Show the big shot what we're made of!

Chase me!

Give me that!

Careful!

Let's start the initiation ceremony,

troupe leader.

- Yes, sir.

- Come on!

Come on, everyone.

Let us pray to Luzu.

Let us travel the world with our skills.

May we ward off bullies and remain benevolent.

May food, clothing and bliss come naturally.

Greetings for our esteemed guests.

I am Kong Shen.

The troupe thanks you for your patronage.

We wish the Young Master

a most auspicious birthday.

Cut the formalities. Start the show!

How is it?

How did you know that I love acrobats, dad?

Of course I do. I'm your father.

Today is your birthday,

and this troupe is performing just for you.

Really?

My father is the best!

She's flying!

Shen!

Jin!

What the hell are you doing?

We're sorry, sir. That was a new trick.

We wish the Young Master a peaceful birthday.

That was quite a trick.

What's your name?

Kong Jin.

Bring her to me.

Yes, sir.

Do you realize what today is?

I do.

Is this a day for mistakes?!

Our commander is being lenient

because he is a forgiving man!

Yes, sir.

Know your damn place!

Take care, sir.

These warlords are all despicable.

Let's go, Jin.

Shen.

We uprooted our lives to be out here.

If we can't make it here,

Where can we go?

We may have to be on the streets,

but I refuse to believe

that there isn't a place for us in this world!

We're leaving!

It was our mistake!

The whole family is relying on us.

We can't just leave, Shen.

What if...

I beg that warlord for forgiveness.

No.

That man is deplorable.

Even if it costs me my life,

I won't let him lay a hand on you.

Why are you all standing there?

Pack up and leave!

Move it! Start packing!

Fire! Run!

Where's Lan?

Lan! Lan!

Has anyone seen Lan?

Where is she?!

Where's Lan?

Lan! Lan!

Have you seen Lan?

Lan!

Somebody! Let us out!

Heaven is about to enact justice.

The night of your film premiere

is when my family gets their revenge.

The commander is here!

Commander!

Commander! Commander!

Over here!

This way, sir.

I thought the tickets

were sold out within an hour.

Why is the place empty?

Yes, it is rather odd, indeed.

Shall we proceed, sir?

Of course.

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