Shanghai Triad Page #2

Synopsis: Uncle Liu brings his cousin to Shanghai to work for 'Boss,' the leader of a powerful drug empire in the 1930's. Shuisheng, a simple country boy is awed and overwhelmed by the opulence and immense wealth he is suddenly surrounded by. He is to be the attendant of Xiao Jingbao, the new mistress of 'Boss.' While he fumbles with the demands of his new role, much intrigue is going on around him, well beyond his bewildered perception. Xiao Jingbao is having a tumultuous affair, Fat Yu is starting a gang war, and 'Boss' is beginning to suspect that one of his trusted men is not loyal.
Genre: Crime, Drama, Romance
Director(s): Yimou Zhang
Production: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
  Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 5 wins & 3 nominations.
 
IMDB:
7.2
Rotten Tomatoes:
87%
R
Year:
1995
108 min
94 Views


Why did you fight

with those punks?.

What happened?.

He broke his promises.

He ignored the Boss's orders...

so I killed him.

Is that all it was?.

Just one man killed?.

We can pay to keep it quiet.

Song did it to avenge your honor.

When you wash your pants...

you clean it up or it stinks.

Deal with it.

I'll go see Yu.

Boss, are you serious?.

Is it really that bad?.

We can't let Fat Yu lose face.

I should be the one to go.

Take some men with you.

Fat Yu has no balls.

Go with the Boss

and take some men.

Boss...

this is Shuisheng,

Miss's new servant.

He's the third nephew

of a close cousin of yours.

-Say "boss."

-Boss.

Boss!

What are you doing here?.

Don't you want me here?.

How can you think that?.

Let me see you.

Like a real goddess!

I don't see much of you.

Don't worry, Treasure.

I'll be right back.

May I ask... Which b*tch

are you going to see now?.

I'm going to see Fat Yu.

Is that a new perfume?.

All right, then take off your rings.

Afraid I'll give them

to another woman?.

All right, I'll take them off.

I would give them

to no one but you.

Here, Treasure.

You can have them.

Take them.

You're all witnesses.

I'm not after his money.

I'm taking his rings

to keep them safe.

Do that. Keep them safe!

Boss, the car is ready.

See?. This is important.

I'll be back soon.

We mustn't let Fat Yu

lose face.

We can't do that to him!

Kiss me.

I'll be waiting!

Can't you knock?.

Bumpkin! Get out!

Go out and knock!

Who is it?.

Me.

Who is "me"?.

Shuisheng.

Knock again...

and say

"Shuisheng the bumpkin."

Who is it?.

Shuisheng the bumpkin.

Say your first and last names.

Knock again!

Who is it?.

Tang Shuisheng the bumpkin.

Come in.

Put it on the table.

What are you staring at?.

Who is it?.

It's me, Miss. Liu.

The Boss won't be coming home.

He's playing mah-jongg

with Fat Yu.

He'll be busy for some days.

So if you want to--

I'm going home.

Bumpkin!

I'll deal with you later.

See this house?.

The Boss gave it to Miss

for her birthday.

You're going to live here.

Lucky boy!

That's Shuisheng.

He'll sleep in the room

under the stairs.

She can't speak.

Guess who cut out her tongue.

But she can hear.

You sleep here.

That's the bell.

When it rings, it means Miss

is calling for you.

Remember that.

When it rings...

even if you're peeing, stop.

Go to Miss at once

and take her orders.

When she speaks to you,

bow your head.

Pay attention.

Keep your ears wide open.

- Got it?.

- I want to leave.

Shuisheng!

I want to leave!

You didn't come here

to do nothing!

And who will pay for the mirror?.

Now listen.

For country folk like us,

finding work in the city...

isn't easy.

I sweated blood

to get where I am.

I worked damn hard!

Work well, or I'll send you

back to the country.

Got it?.

Got it.

If you ever say "no" again...

I'll throw you in the river!

Go to bed.

Miss!

I've taught him a lesson.

Don't worry.

I'm going home now.

SECOND DAY:

Faraway

the clouds are fading

My lover appears in the moonlight

Tonight we are happy

together again

On the crystal water

swims a pair of ducks

Green leaves, red petals

The lotus flowers open

A pair of ducks

and you and I together

The playful breeze

caresses the flowers

And our love lights up the world

Far away

the clouds are fading

My lover appears in the moonlight

Tonight we are happy

Together again

On the crystal water

swims a pair of ducks

Green leaves, red petals

the lotus flowers open

A pair of ducks

And you and I together

The playful breeze

caresses the flowers

And our love

Lights up the world

A pair of--

What is it?.

The Boss hates " Moonlight."

Everyone knows that...

yet she sings it

when he's here!

Change the song!

Play " Pretending."

Get changed, quick!

Miss!

The Boss is here

with Song and Zheng.

They've come with Fat Yu

to hear you sing.

Please get changed quickly.

Fat Yu?. That fat pig!

Please hurry.

Shuisheng,

bring me the red dress.

Hurry up!

It's next to the green one.

The red one!

Don't you understand?.

Have you ever seen blood?.

Bumpkin!

Can't you do anything right?.

They've stuck me with a moron!

A half-wit!

Calm down, Miss.

I'll help you.

Buzz off.

Pretending, youre pretending

Don't bother pretending

You can't wait to look at me

Don't be shy, take a good look

Don't bother pretending

We have the same tastes!

Mr. Yu, do you think

she sings well?.

She looks better

than she sings!

I love it

when she sings this song.

A lot of people sing it...

but not as well as her.

Listen. Listen carefully.

It comes and goes...

as softly

as a goose's feather, right?.

Yes, it's interesting.

Isn't it!

Embarrassed, embarrassed

Why be embarrassed?

You think you love me

You want to love me

So come right out and say it

Don't look so serious

Don't look so distant

Don't look so serious

Don't look so distant

You're blushing

Your heart is beating

I can tell

you're consumed by desire

Roving up, roving down

All over my body

I feel your eyes

Roving up, roving down

All over my body

I feel your eyes

Get lost!

F*** off!.

Don't ever come back!

Didn't you ever care for me?.

Bastard! Pig!

Who do you think I am?.

You treat me like a whore!

You lousy bastard!

Drop dead!

Just because you f***ed me,

you think you're the boss?.

Don't kid yourself!.

Dont you know

who the boss is in Shanghai?.

I'm the boss now.

Drop dead, bastard!

Go f*** yourself!.

Who do you think you are?.

What are you?.

A jerk! A f***ing jerk!

You want to play

at being the boss?.

THI RD DAY:

I beg you, go away

Go quickly, far away

Your heart, hard as rock

Your heart has me

under its spell

I beg you, go away

Go quickly

Far away

Your heart, hard as rock

Your heart has me

under its spell

You have consumed my heart

You have consumed my body

Your heart, hard as rock

You have no heart

You have consumed my heart

You have consumed my body

Your heart, hard as a rock

You have no heart

SHANG HAI - PARI S

SHANG HAI - U.S.A.

It's a big party

All the guests are here

Men and women, happy together

You're too good

at mah-jongg, Mr. Yu!

You're too modest.

Tell Miss I'm going to Mr. Yu's

for mah-jongg.

I'll be back late.

Tell her to wait at home.

Yes, tell her to wait!

After you.

Uncle Liu! Uncle Liu!

Here's the Boss.

Boss...

his eyes are still open.

Let him go.

Fat Yu's gang did it.

Your uncle died protecting me.

Take a good look.

His open eyes cry out for vengeance.

Get up! Get up!

It's so early! Where are we going?.

I've nothing with me!

Shuisheng, get in!

Hurry!

Get going!

FOURTH DAY:

This is boring me to death.

Why leave home so early

just to sit around in a dirty boat?.

Not even allowed outside!

Where are we going,

sneaking away like thieves?.

We're going to a small island, Miss.

An island nobody knows.

Nobody?.

What's on this island?.

Just a widow and her daughter.

There are safe places in Shanghai.

Why do we have to go there?.

I'm not going!

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Bi Feiyu

Bi Feiyu (Chinese: 毕飞宇; pinyin: Bì Fēiyǔ, born 1964) is a Chinese writer. His works are known for their complex portrayal of the "female psyche." He has won some of the highest literary awards in China. He also wrote the screenplay for Zhang Yimou's 1996 film Shanghai Triad. more…

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