Shanghai Triad Page #3

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
92 Views


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!

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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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