Hong Kong 1942 (2022) Movie Script
Get this to your commander
the Japanese are heading this way.
Do you know the Japs target?
It's likely Wong Nai Chung Gap.
We need to inform our troops immediately
at Jardine's Lookout.
Yes Sir! I will get this message delivered.
Hurry!
I hear something.
Shh... be quiet.
My gun is jammed!
I got it!
To the left!
I see him.
Hang in there!
I will get you bandaged up,
then we will get you home.
Ok.
Stay with me!
Stay with me!
Ok.
Will get you back to the bunker, ok!
Ok.
Come on laddie!
I got to stop.
Keep going!
Just leave me!
No! Keep going!
Almost there.
Central command, Central command.
Do you copy?
We have taken causalities Sir!
We need immediate medical support.
Good evening Mr. Norimoto.
Welcome to the Pearl Club.
What will it be?
Drinks or dancing?
Drinks.
This way please.
Guard the entrance.
Yes Sir.
You are late.
Business before pleasure.
We have to instil some
discipline in Hong Kong
and keep it running smoothly.
Excuse me.
What will you have this evening?
Vodka on the rocks.
And for the madam?
Hot tea for the lady.
A minute please.
So what did the doctor say?
The baby is due in early September.
Everything looks fine.
Good.
Well, let's hope it is a boy.
As this world is not kind to girls.
Well
it will be part Japanese, at least.
Yes...
Which qualifies us to
obtain the transit visa
out of Hong Kong.
Right?
Yes, yes.
I am working on that.
Excuse me.
Your tea Madam.
Thank you.
Your vodka on the rocks.
Enjoy the night.
Glory to the Japanese Emperor.
Is she your friend?
Who?
Ling?
Umm...
Yes.
She is rather popular here.
Whiskey on the rocks please.
You are late!
I got held up at a Japanese checkpoint.
Look.
Since you are new here,
I will just let it go this time.
But all the girls here
have to follow the same rules.
Understand?
Yes, I understand.
Here comes the Japanese commander.
What can I help you Sir?
Good evening.
Your dress
very nice.
The secret to the cheongsam
is that it reveals the leg.
Of course...
The Japanese kimono is much more refined.
But I suppose you are
just beginning to learn about
our Japanese culture here.
Do you see this man
featured on this banknote?
He was the trusted advisor to Kammu.
One of the strongest
Emperors ever to rule Japan.
And it was on his advice
that the capital was moved to Kyoto.
A city of unparalleled cultural refinement,
even to this day.
My name is Norimoto.
Should we continue our
little history lesson upstairs?
Somewhere more private... maybe?
I just work on the dance
floor, nothing more.
I see.
A higher price, maybe...
You know.
The fall of Hong Kong
happened rather quickly.
But not every battle
is won on first contact.
Have a good evening, Miss Ling.
Hi Charles.
How are you today?
Want some black tea or green tea?
Do you have an earthy, strong black blend?
Ah...
We have a special one for you.
Do you want to try some?
Sure.
How much do you want?
100 grams.
Are there any more updates
on the prisoner camp?
Yes.
It's not good.
The record reported
three more prisoner deaths.
The real number was
twelve this week alone.
At the Sham Shui Po prisoner camp?
Yes.
3 British, 2 Canadians,
4 Indians and 3 Chinese.
They have little food and no medicine.
Bad.
Very bad.
I should be able to make another delivery.
There is a shipment coming
into Hong Kong tomorrow.
I know the captain.
They sometimes have
medical supplies on board.
Very good.
This is the latest list
of the prisoners in need of medical help.
Ok.
Ok.
I will look into it.
To see if they have
any family in Hong Kong.
I almost forget.
It's for you.
Careful!
Japanese spies are everywhere in this city.
Good day Mr. Ma.
Good day.
Until next time.
Enjoy my tea.
You're late.
Twenty minutes.
Where were you?
I had other business.
Who is he?
My associate.
He is trustworthy, and reliable.
Unlike the person standing in front of me.
I apologise.
Do you have the guns for me?
Under the canvas.
There are only three rifles!?
Each rifle was taken from a dead soldier.
Dead Japanese soldier.
How many Japanese did
you take down this week?
I see.
Be safe out there.
Someday,
you will also pull the trigger,
lay a bullet into the enemy.
Don't miss the shot,
or else you will be dead.
Damn it man! Slow down!
Sir.
Our agent in Hong Kong has reappeared.
Which one?
Agent 136.
I verified the codes,
Agent 136 is back.
Thank God.
After seven weeks of going silent,
I was beginning to feel the worst.
Yes.
Our Agent is requesting a resupply.
The drop-off is to be Lantau Island,
near a fishing village called Tai O.
Tricky,
we might need a local help on this one.
Alright I will see what we can do.
Yes, sir.
Have you ever thought
about leaving Hong Kong?
Many times.
But I can't.
Not yet.
Why?
My brother,
he is being held prisoner at the POW camp.
But he is Chinese.
Yeah...
He joined the Volunteer Defence Corps
during the Battle of Hong Kong
like many other local Chinese.
I see.
Years ago we made a promise,
that we would stick together
after our parents died in Shanghai.
My family
broke apart during the Russian civil war.
Red Russians fighting
against White Russians.
I still don't know what happened to them.
Maybe they were killed.
Or maybe they are in a gulag somewhere.
At least you know your brother's location.
Will you go to Japan
after you have the baby?
If that bastard keeps his promise.
We must control the opium.
All of it!
The taxes we collect from the opium trade,
have financed one third of our
military operations throughout China.
Therefore, it is essential that
we protect this source of revenue.
We are hitting hard,
the opium smuggling operations
coming overland across the border.
It's also coming in from the sea.
Damn pirates!
We need to shut it down.
The revenue generated by
our enemies from this drug trade,
allows them to buy guns that
our used against our troops.
Yes, sir!
I will assign more sea
patrols around the islands.
Good.
One more thing...
I had an incident
at the Pearl Club this week.
An insubordination issue
with one of the local Chinese girls.
Her name is Ling,
and she works as a dancer at the club.
Dig something up on this woman.
Something I can use as leverage.
[Sham Shui Po POW Camp]
Hey Colvin.
How are you doing?
Thanks for coming Doctor.
Hey, how are you guys doing?
Any extra food?
Rations have been cut in half.
Just this watery rice porridge every day.
Add some cockroaches to your congee.
You're joking?
Well it's good protein.
You know doc I would give my
right leg for some chicken wings.
I know you do.
Let me check your leg now.
The wound has been very weird.
It gets really hot and
the pain can be very sharp sometimes.
Well...
It's gangrene.
And the infection is getting worse.
We might have to amputate your leg.
Oh please doc, I want to keep that leg.
There must be some
way my body can fight this.
Some medicine you can give me?
You need a high dosage of penicillin.
It's very difficult to get.
What's that?
A drug?
It's a wonder drug, but
it's very difficult to find.
Oh please! Please doc!
I will check your heart, ok?
Breathe.
Your heart is good.
Hey you guys...
Look after your mate here.
Keep him hydrated.
I will look for some medicine for him.
Whatever you say doc.
Is that your wife?
No, my baby sister.
She lives in Hong Kong now.
Very pretty.
It's good to have family close by.
But the barbwire,
it separates us, doesn't it?
Get some rest.
I will see you soon.
[music]
Good evening sir!
Welcome to the Pearl Club.
What will it be this evening?
Dancing or drinks?
I am here looking for a woman.
Yes.
Just purchase some dance tickets
and you can choose the woman.
Actually, I am looking for a
woman named Ling Chan.
I was told she works here.
And ahh...
What is your business with her?
It's a personal matter,
regarding her family.
My name is Charles Lundgren.
It's an important matter
regarding her brother.
She is the lady dancing
in the blue cheongsam.
But you do have to buy dance tickets.
How much?
Two for ten Yen.
This way.
Two tickets for ten Yen.
[music]
A dance?
I haven't seen you here before.
Is it your first time?
Yes it is.
A lovely place.
You don't strike me as the kind of man
who need to pay a girl for a dance.
Depends upon the girl...
Are you Ling Chan?
Who are you?
My name is Charles Lundgren.
I run a shipping company
here in Hong Kong, but
it's not about business.
It's about your brother.
My brother?
Your brother Colvin,
who is interned inside the prisoner camp.
Maybe it's best we get a table?
Follow me.
Look...
I don't want to alarm you, but...
Your brother is very sick.
As you know he was badly
wounded during the invasion.
Yeah, shot in the leg.
Well, ahh...
His leg is badly infected.
Is there any way I could go and see him?
Impossible.
No visitors are allowed inside the camp.
How do you know all this information?
Sometimes messages are smuggled in and out.
Or people who work inside
the camp report things.
It's been years since I last saw him.
Before the occupation and...
Let me be frank.
The prisoners face very harsh
treatment inside that Japanese camp.
Those who are wounded or sick
many don't survive the ordeal.
There is a small network
of people who sometimes
can help the prisoners.
With food, medicine
sometimes communications
can be smuggled in and out.
A letter?
Is it from my brother?
Your brother fought bravely
during the battle of Hong Kong.
Those of us in the community
try our best to help him.
My brother's penmanship was always poor.
Thank you for delivering it.
I have to go.
But I will try to keep you informed if
there is any update on his condition.
Thank you Charles.
Dear Junko,
It's been three years
since I left you on the dock
and set sail for China.
Our days together seem like a lifetime ago.
As this war drags on, it has
really tested my faith in God.
War changes men.
We can only take so much
before breaking mentally,
physically, and even spiritually.
I do hope this war ends soon.
So that I can return to Japan
to restart our lives together again.
I miss you always.
Your loving husband,
Satoshi
[laughing]
Hello handsome.
Am I pretty enough for you?
Or do you want her?
[laughs]
Oh, cutie...
[laughing]
Damn it!
The manager wants me out of this club.
Can you believe?
Tell him to bug off.
If you go, we all go.
Yeah, tell him we'll all
walk if he forces you out.
Thanks ladies.
As my income has basically dropped to zero.
I can't afford to go anywhere.
Four more months and you
can resume your dancing.
Yeah.
Anyways, any updates on your brother?
His leg wound is getting worse,
he says he needs penicillin.
Where am I going to find some?
Yeah
the Japanese reserve all the
medicine for their own troops.
Hey, maybe you can go to the docks.
One of the foreign ships might have some.
It's too risky for a woman
to go down there isn't it?
Because the Japanese
have that place locked down.
Yeah.
The noose just keeps getting tighter.
Don't blow that smoke my way!
A little opium can make
you forget your troubles.
I have enough troubles.
There are many troubles
in every corner.
Yes
many troubles indeed.
Hi Charles.
It's the best I could do.
At least it is something.
A lot of men are dying in the
camp due to a lack of medicines.
How do you smuggle this stuff in?
A Japanese doctor.
I have known him for a while,
he is a christian, a very good man.
The guards never check his bags.
Recently one of my smuggling
operations got shutdown on the mainland.
I still have some
shipping contacts but fewer
ships are sailing into
Hong Kong these days.
Is this the death list?
It was a bad week.
17 prisoners died.
An outbreak of cholera
took down most of them.
Life is hard enough on the
outside of the barbed wire,
it must be hell inside of it.
Just be careful who you approach.
You don't want to draw
attention to your activities.
This one is on the house.
A very special black tea
shipping from the Fujian Province.
I appreciate it.
Until next time...
See you next time.
Take care.
Hello sir, what can I get you?
Two martinis.
Dry gin, extra, extra dirty.
Coming right up.
I don't drink martinis.
Darling, there is a
first time for everything.
We came across something
rather interesting today.
A little discovery.
It's the prisoner details
of one of our captives.
A Mr. Colvin Chan.
Take a look.
What are you trying to do?
Maybe there is a more private
setting where we could discuss things?
I already told you I am not a prostitute!
I only work on the dance floor.
That's a pity.
People find that I can
be most helpful at times.
Little men don't interest me.
As the commander of the POW camp,
I can provide favorable
treatment to some of the prisoners.
Maybe you will reconsider your decision?
Never.
I am not your mistress.
I have the power of life
or death over your brother.
Life is fragile during wartime,
Like a candle, it
flickers with uncertainty.
With just a slight
change in wind direction,
it can be snuffed out completely.
What can I help you sir?
Find me another Chinese
girl for this evening.
Of course sir.
I will be happy to arrange.
You will not be able to hold out forever.
Not against my desires.
Never waste a good martini.
You should try it, you might like it.
Doctor Satoshi
Mr. Ma.
I am so sorry,
not much medicine this time.
How are things at the camp?
It's very stressful.
It's getting worse.
But you know, these are good.
At least, you are helping them.
But my medical work is not
effective against starvation.
Don't give up.
God is testing me.
I am trying really hard,
not to disappoint him.
See you.
Take care.
I just got these in yesterday,
new radio frequency tuners.
Excellent, this is what we need.
Get these to your network
of agents as soon a possible.
Hopefully they can help.
Thank you.
Hi Colvin.
Let me get you some water, ok?
Ahh... ok... get up.
Here you go.
So what do you got for me today doc?
Well, in a normal hospital,
we would have amputated your leg already.
Here
you are not going to survive the operation.
I got you some Prontosil today.
Ahh, geez... I hate needles.
Well compared to that bullet
hole you have on your leg,
this pin prick is nothing to fear.
See, not too bad.
I still hate needles.
Hey, listen to me.
You need these drugs.
Without them, you will die.
So...
Have plenty of water, stay hydrated.
Thank you.
I will see you later.
Thank you doctor.
Get some rest now.
[door knocking]
Ah, come in.
Sorry for dropping in unannounced.
No problem.
Have a seat.
I was just going through some paperwork,
ah, what can I do for you?
It's actually about my brother.
He mentioned in his letter
that he needs penicillin.
And I have checked all over the city,
But no luck.
And while since you work
in shipping, so I thought
maybe you would be
able to get hold of some.
It's almost impossible to get penicillin.
He said his leg might require
amputation if the infection gets worse.
I see.
Ok...
Ok, I know some of the captains
who work on the foreign ships.
They dock in Hong Kong from time to time.
Sometimes they have
medical supplies on board.
I can ask around for you.
I would be most grateful.
Thank you.
Can I take a look at this?
Sure.
Wow, it's so beautiful.
What city is this?
That's a Swedish Province,
Vastergotland.
It's where I grew up as a kid.
So you are Swedish?
Yes.
So lucky to be a citizen
from a neutral country.
It's fate I guess...
I used to live in Shanghai,
and I hoped then that my
brother and I could escape
to Hong Kong so we
could avoid this ugly war.
Have you ever flown in one of these?
A flying boat, no...
Not yet.
Someday hopefully when
they open the airport to civilians.
It must be breathtaking to fly in the sky.
Where would you escape
to if you had the option?
Somewhere with mountains,
a landscape where you can
hide from all the world's troubles.
Could I interest you in
a cup of Chinese tea?
That would be lovely.
Right gents,
After the surrender of Hong Kong
to the Japanese on Christmas Day.
A few of us soldiers managed
to escape from the Japs by boat.
We sailed about 100 miles south,
and then made it back to the mainland
in an area controlled by the KMT.
Well that's just where the nightmare began.
We then had to travel over a
thousand miles to trek to Burma.
It was a horridness journey.
You were lucky to escape.
Yes, very lucky.
By the way, any progress on that mission
to get some POW's out of Hong Kong?
The reports coming back
are rather discouraging sir.
It's very unlikely that
our agents would be
able to help the POW's
escape the prisoner camps.
The Japanese the entire
city under lockdown.
Damn!
It should be noted sir that some
of the aid is coming through,
it's too risky this time to organize
some type of general breakout.
We don't have enough
on-the-ground resources.
I believe the mission would fail sir,
and the Japanese would inflict
incredible punishment on our men.
The men would die from the beatings sir.
I understand.
It's almost impossible to escape.
Alright gents, redouble your
efforts to get supplies into the area.
And by all means, make sure
the agents are operationally safe.
Always follow strict protocols
when it comes to communications.
Have any of our agents reported in today?
No sir.
But, a message from the
East River Guerrillas confirmed
one of our agents successfully
delivered a shipment of guns this week.
Good, good, damn brave work.
Alright gentlemen, chins up!
Every small success
brings us one step closer
to making sure those prisoners walk free.
[music]
Wake up May!
May...
May!
May! Come on!
What happened?
Overdose, too much opium...
Let me see.
Her heart is still beating.
May-May.
May-May!
May-May...
Wake up! Wake-up!
May-May it's me!
Can you hear me?
She is coming to.
Thank God.
Ok, ok...
Ling
can you stay with her please?
I got an appointment for my transit visa.
Of course, I will take care of her.
Thank you.
Wish me luck.
So when does the ship leave?
In about three hours.
How will I ever know that you
arrived safely into Hong Kong?
Don't be so worried, ok sister.
I will send you a telegram as
soon as I get there, I promise.
Stay safe Colvin.
You are the only family I got.
Ok?
We got to look at my enlistment in the
Hong Kong Volunteer Regiment as a God-send.
When I get settled in, you
can join me in Hong Kong.
We have to leave Shanghai.
The newspapers said the Japanese
are going to attack the city next year.
Well, at least Hong Kong
should be safe. Right?
I doubt the Japanese would
ever attack a British Colony.
Right?
That's the hope.
Look...
I should probably get going.
It may be a madhouse
trying to board that ship.
Colvin.
Take this with you.
I am not going to
forget what you look like.
I know, just take it anyways.
You never know how
long our separation will be.
See you in Hong Kong.
You stay safe.
[door knocking]
Yes, come in.
Ah, hope I am not interrupting.
What a surprise.
Are you looking for a girl for the evening?
Yeah...
Ah, not... not like that...
Ah, I mean, that ah...
Yeah, I was looking for you.
Have a seat.
Is she ok?
Yeah.
Just too much opium.
A friend of yours?
Yeah.
We met in Shanghai
working at a club together.
Well, I have some good news.
I found a supply of penicillin.
But I might need your help to get it.
What's the problem?
Well, the medicine is
on the island of Chueng.
Chau which is off-limits to foreigners.
Oh, I see...
So now am I working for you?
Well, if you are up for it.
Whatever it takes to help my brother.
It's just the shakes Colvin.
It will end soon.
What's his condition?
He is running a really high fever.
Can you call a doctor?
Doctor won't make it
until tomorrow morning.
[music]
Attention everyone!
This is an inspection check.
All foreigners at this club must
present their passports now!
Passport.
Passport!
Polish?
Yes.
Passport!
Swedish?
Charles... Charles Lundgren.
Maybe you are British? Or American?
I am Swedish.
And yes, my name is Charles Lundgren.
Is there a problem?
What are you doing here?
Just... having a dance.
Minding my own business.
What exactly is your business?
Umm...
Imports, exports...
Tinned sardines from Stockholm mostly.
I don't trust you foreigners.
The feelings mutual, I can assure you.
As a foreigner you don't belong here.
We are both foreigners here my good man.
The difference here is, I
am from a neutral country.
Well then...
Make sure to keep it that way!
Yes.
Passport number M54892.
Please check with the Swedish
embassy on these details.
We urgently need confirmation
of Charles Lundgren's nationality.
Do you understand the directions?
Yes, I have memorize the map already.
It should be no problem finding it.
So your contact located at the
village house, opposite the stream.
Understood.
Oh, remember, if any villagers
talk to you just use your cover story.
I am just visiting my sick aunt.
Don't worry, I am a local girl... remember?
Yeah.
Ah... I will stay here.
Excuse me.
Do you know the direction
to the black sand beach?
There is no black sand
beach on this island.
The black sand beach on
the Western part of the island.
Ok...
Is that all?
You are lucky to get that much.
Here is the payment.
Be careful of the Japanese patrol.
I will be fine.
Hey! Stop!
What happened?
I had a little mishap, and I
ran into some Japanese patrol.
Did you get hit?
There is blood.
Probably ran into
something, It's alright, it's ok.
I got the penicillin. I got it.
I got it.
See.
I probably shouldn't
have asked you to do this.
I am capable of having
a little adventure myself.
Ok?
So it seems.
Take us back to Aberdeen.
Head back.
Ouch.
It stings!
It's just a small cut, not too bad.
Thank you for helping me.
You didn't have to do this.
I did.
Because I like you.
Head back.
Ouch.
My order has some quality problems.
You know that?
Ok?
Ok... see you tomorrow.
There are so many problems
with this tea shipments.
So many problems.
Delays, damage to the goods,
Outrageous customs
duties, so many problems.
I guess that's what happens
when the world starts falling apart.
Any yet, somehow, you
look surprisingly cheerful.
What can I say, I
remain a bit of an optimist.
Another bag?
Yes.
Unfortunately, not much this time.
It's becoming harder to source this stuff.
Yeah...
What do you have this time?
Penicillin.
Amazing!
This is so difficult to find.
You should have a very good contact.
I have a friend, who can pull some strings.
Very good.
Very good!
The usual?
Yes please.
I got some very special tea for you.
Very good for health.
Thank you.
He's the one, right?
Who?
The doctor.
He is a very good customer.
Good customer.
Hmm, I see...
Ah, man...
It takes guts to do what he does.
He is a christian.
A very special Japanese.
I am glad to run into him,
if only for a brief moment.
[phone rings]
It's a pesky supplier, he is
always changing my order.
Ok, hi.
OhMr Mak?
No Huangshen Maofen tea?
[wind blowing]
You know the secret to
rolling a decent cigarette?
It's in the paper.
Well, good luck getting any
cigarette paper inside this camp.
That's where you are wrong my friend.
The Lord God provides.
It's all here in the Bible.
Or in the pages of the Bible.
Now it's ok.
The Reverend said, it's ok to use it
as long as you read it before you smoke it.
That's what most of us do.
Some of the blokes they start with Genesis.
A few of us prefer with Revelation, seems
as know one knows what it means anyway.
Smoking up the end of days
puts a bit of a smile on your face.
Ah, I admit getting good
quality tobacco is not easy.
It's in pretty short
supply around here, but..
You can smoke pretty much anything.
Now that my friend,
I can trade, I can get pretty
much anything around here.
This is like currency.
How is he doing?
Not good Doc, not good.
I have two rolls of gauze here.
You are in charge.
Change it later today. Ok?
This is penicillin. He needs
them three times a day.
You have to make sure of that. Ok?
Sure.
And keep them away from the guards.
Good luck gentlemen.
Thanks for helping us Doc.
Even though he is Japanese.
You can see the face
of the Lord in that man.
Who was the gentleman you
were talking with last night?
Gentleman?
What are you talking about? Their men...
Come on, you know exactly
whom I am talking about.
The gweilo?
Of course, the white guy.
You have a thing for him, I can tell.
Oh Katya, please, we are just friends.
You really like him don't you?
I can tell.
Maybe a little bit.
Uh-haa...
You have really fallen for him.
What's his name?
Charles
Charles...
Australian?
No
Russian?
Swedish.
Oh, that's perfect! Neutral.
You should marry him,
and flee away from here.
Oh Katya, please... don't
go all romantic on me.
That's not my style.
Hong Kong is dying Ling.
You either emigrate or you die with it.
Our agent 233 based in Kowloon was last
reported by the Sham Shui Po prison camp.
He has gone silent.
Damn!
We have received no word in two month.
That's three of our agents
who have disappeared.
They might well be dead by
the hands of the Japanese.
Look, it's imperative that
each agent cell be kept siloed,
so if any agent gets caught by the Japs
the whole network doesn't go down.
Alright gents, back to your stations.
Keep monitoring those communications.
Lives are at stake.
There is no way you are
going to get my last cigarette.
Three Jacks, what do you got?
Full bloody house!
Alright, you win.
Thanks for the smokes.
I will trade them in for a nice stew.
I will get you next time.
You wish.
I better check on Colvin.
Hand me some of that water.
How are you doing there buddy?
Here, drink some water.
[guard whistle]
[guard whistle]
[men jeering]
I might see what is going on out there.
Japanese raid! Japanese raid!
On your knees! Hands on your head! Now!!!
Search everything. Check
the beds and clothing.
I found this.
Looks like medicine.
Tell the commander.
Who gave you this?
How did this get here?
Answer me!
How did this bottle of pills get here?
Where was this found?
Under this prisoners pillow.
You break my rules,
then I will break all of you.
Get them out.
Move!!!
Discontinue all medication for this man.
Let him rot here.
You...
You!
Can rot in hell.
At least you will die in an honorable way.
But I do have other plans
for your pretty little sister.
I will get you someday,
In this life, or the next.
You arrived early.
It gives me time to make
sure I am not being followed.
How many this time?
Six rifles.
Good, very good.
And the pistol you requested.
Thanks.
Where do you want the rifles?
Just take them down
to the boat, at the pier.
Is it safe?
Just my sampan driver there.
The pier.
Lily...
Do you want to get out of this business?
Or maybe try do something else?
What?
Like going back to becoming a hotel maid?
Or selling vegetables in a wet market?
Hell no!
Until this world regains its sanity, I will
continue operating in my world of madness.
You don't want out?
It's too late.
You can't walk away from this trauma.
If you ever need someone to talk to,
I can listen.
You know that's never going to happen.
Take care, take care Lily.
I better get back to my boat.
Let's go.
Transit visas are hard
to obtain in Hong Kong.
Loyalty, is so hard to find.
Traitors are everywhere!
I understand.
Our deal requires your
full honesty on everything.
Everything!
Your friend Ling,
has a brother in my POW camp.
Did you not know!?
Answer me!
Yes, yes.
Our soldiers found this under his pillow.
Maybe you know something about this to?
We have been ordered to not give
any medical treatment to this prisoner.
The prisoner is dead.
No further treatment is necessary.
Who is Ling Chan?
Ling.
I have a telegram for Ling Chan.
Thank you.
Charles.
This is some problem at the POW camp.
A raid, a crackdown.
I can not deliver this medicine this week.
Ok, but what happened?
I am not sure on the details.
But some of the medicines
were discovered in the camp.
I don't know what happens next.
Ok, ok...
I will figure it out. Don't worry.
Ah, thank you for the warning.
Yeah.
Japan is great.
Because we Japanese
all work for the same cause,
the same victory, and
we fight the same enemy.
Did you give that enemy soldier penicillin?
Well, I am a doctor.
You are a traitor to the Emperor.
To Japan, to your fellow
soldiers, and to your family.
Then your final test of loyalty,
will be by the blade of the sword.
For only death can bring you redemption.
Only death.
There you are...
I thought Hong Kong would be a safe refuge,
away from the war in China.
I was the one who encouraged my brother,
to find a way to move to the city.
And yet...
The city separated us, forever.
We should have moved to San
Francisco or somewhere else.
Then things might have been better.
Now I have lost everything.
Everything due to this ugly war.
My mother,
my father,
and my brother.
Everything.
Not everything.
Ok?
Not everything.
I have fought the good fight,
I have finished the race,
I have kept my faith.
Dear Lord,
I have no regrets to face you now.
My dying wish is...
Please, look after my wife Junko.
You murderous bastard, you fucking bastard!
May you rot in hell.
Have you sold yourself
to this devil, to this demon?
You choose the wrong side Ling.
I am sorry, but you did.
Someday,
Someday your world will
collapse into nothingness.
Any you and your Empire will rot in hell.
You poor little woman,
why don't you just spread your legs
and I will give you a little something,
for that fire that exists within you.
Fuck you!
[phone rings]
Hello.
Sir.
Agent 136 is reporting in from Hong Kong.
The extra shipment of guns
has arrived with our KMT allies.
Good.
Yes, well...
Agent 136 is requesting
passage for two out of Hong Kong.
I thought this agent worked alone.
That doesn't sound right.
Should I reply?
No, no, it could be a trap.
Recheck the codes but wait
for the followup message.
Under no circumstances
can we risk exposing any
information that would
reveal our whereabouts.
Yes sir.
What is bothering you?
Out here,
there is no war,
no battles,
just nature.
The water, the waves...
I need to escape from Hong Kong.
Find a little happiness someplace else.
There is no future in a
occupied city like this.
My brother,
he never had a chance to escape.
He never had a chance for a future.
Where do you think you will go? Tokyo or?
I don't know yet.
Japan has so many wonderful cities.
Do you really want to stay in Japan?
When the war is over, I
might venture somewhere else.
Europe
or maybe America.
But for now I just want
to get out of Hong Kong.
Has this been confirmed
by Foreign Ministry?
Alright, I will alert the
commander at once.
Mr. Charles Lundgren is not Swedish,
He is British.
I have to alert the commander.
Where is he?
I think he is at the Pearl Club.
[phone rings]
Hello, the Pearl Club.
Yes.
A minute please.
Mr. Norimoto, your phone call please.
Yes, it's Norimoto.
Yes.
Yes... British!
Give me his address.
I will take care of it personally.
Yes.
Ling?
I am afraid not,
Mr Lundgren,
or should I say Mr. Longbourne?
British Secret Service.
Hands up!
And no fast moves.
As I am likely to put a bullet right
into your fragile romantic heart.
Don't you Japanese prefer to use a sword?
Or is yours a little bent?
I am tempted to kill you now.
But I do find it much more entertaining,
watching you being
tortured by the Kenpeitai.
Now pick up that phone and dial 66345.
Were you trained to be a
bully? Or just born that way?
Shut up!
Keep those hands up!
Yes, it's Norimoto.
Send over the Kenpeitai to 85 Caine Road.
Yes.
I have captured a British agent.
Yes.
Your day of reckoning has arrived,
Mr. Longbourne.
Once the Kenpeitai squeezes
the intelligence out of you,
and unravels your network of spies,
then you will be handed
over to me as a prisoner.
That's the day your
soul will sink into hellhole.
Forever under my control.
What are you waiting for?
Grab your passport.
He is dead.
[music]
[phone rings]
Ladies and Gentlemen,
The is being closed by order
of the Japanese authorities.
Please leave.
Norimoto has been killed.
Killed?
Did you ever get your transit visa?
Where are we going?
Macau.
Then we board a ship to South America.
How did you get these tickets?
Did you never suspect that I was
something more than just a dancer?
See, it's impossible for a
gweilo to blend in here in Asia.
But me as a Chinese,
I can hide in plain sight.
Are you working as a spy?
Agent 136.
I have contacts everywhere
here in Hong Kong.
In the clubs, on the docks,
pulling the rickshaws,
running the stores,
Oh, and sometimes...
I am called into rescue the odd
British agent from the jaws of death.
How did you know I wasn't Swedish?
The sardines that you were selling,
they are not from Sweden.
They're a Portuguese brand.
And meet my associate Ms. Yan.
She works for the KMT.
So sad to leave Hong Kong.
But someday,
Hong Kong will be free again!
the Japanese are heading this way.
Do you know the Japs target?
It's likely Wong Nai Chung Gap.
We need to inform our troops immediately
at Jardine's Lookout.
Yes Sir! I will get this message delivered.
Hurry!
I hear something.
Shh... be quiet.
My gun is jammed!
I got it!
To the left!
I see him.
Hang in there!
I will get you bandaged up,
then we will get you home.
Ok.
Stay with me!
Stay with me!
Ok.
Will get you back to the bunker, ok!
Ok.
Come on laddie!
I got to stop.
Keep going!
Just leave me!
No! Keep going!
Almost there.
Central command, Central command.
Do you copy?
We have taken causalities Sir!
We need immediate medical support.
Good evening Mr. Norimoto.
Welcome to the Pearl Club.
What will it be?
Drinks or dancing?
Drinks.
This way please.
Guard the entrance.
Yes Sir.
You are late.
Business before pleasure.
We have to instil some
discipline in Hong Kong
and keep it running smoothly.
Excuse me.
What will you have this evening?
Vodka on the rocks.
And for the madam?
Hot tea for the lady.
A minute please.
So what did the doctor say?
The baby is due in early September.
Everything looks fine.
Good.
Well, let's hope it is a boy.
As this world is not kind to girls.
Well
it will be part Japanese, at least.
Yes...
Which qualifies us to
obtain the transit visa
out of Hong Kong.
Right?
Yes, yes.
I am working on that.
Excuse me.
Your tea Madam.
Thank you.
Your vodka on the rocks.
Enjoy the night.
Glory to the Japanese Emperor.
Is she your friend?
Who?
Ling?
Umm...
Yes.
She is rather popular here.
Whiskey on the rocks please.
You are late!
I got held up at a Japanese checkpoint.
Look.
Since you are new here,
I will just let it go this time.
But all the girls here
have to follow the same rules.
Understand?
Yes, I understand.
Here comes the Japanese commander.
What can I help you Sir?
Good evening.
Your dress
very nice.
The secret to the cheongsam
is that it reveals the leg.
Of course...
The Japanese kimono is much more refined.
But I suppose you are
just beginning to learn about
our Japanese culture here.
Do you see this man
featured on this banknote?
He was the trusted advisor to Kammu.
One of the strongest
Emperors ever to rule Japan.
And it was on his advice
that the capital was moved to Kyoto.
A city of unparalleled cultural refinement,
even to this day.
My name is Norimoto.
Should we continue our
little history lesson upstairs?
Somewhere more private... maybe?
I just work on the dance
floor, nothing more.
I see.
A higher price, maybe...
You know.
The fall of Hong Kong
happened rather quickly.
But not every battle
is won on first contact.
Have a good evening, Miss Ling.
Hi Charles.
How are you today?
Want some black tea or green tea?
Do you have an earthy, strong black blend?
Ah...
We have a special one for you.
Do you want to try some?
Sure.
How much do you want?
100 grams.
Are there any more updates
on the prisoner camp?
Yes.
It's not good.
The record reported
three more prisoner deaths.
The real number was
twelve this week alone.
At the Sham Shui Po prisoner camp?
Yes.
3 British, 2 Canadians,
4 Indians and 3 Chinese.
They have little food and no medicine.
Bad.
Very bad.
I should be able to make another delivery.
There is a shipment coming
into Hong Kong tomorrow.
I know the captain.
They sometimes have
medical supplies on board.
Very good.
This is the latest list
of the prisoners in need of medical help.
Ok.
Ok.
I will look into it.
To see if they have
any family in Hong Kong.
I almost forget.
It's for you.
Careful!
Japanese spies are everywhere in this city.
Good day Mr. Ma.
Good day.
Until next time.
Enjoy my tea.
You're late.
Twenty minutes.
Where were you?
I had other business.
Who is he?
My associate.
He is trustworthy, and reliable.
Unlike the person standing in front of me.
I apologise.
Do you have the guns for me?
Under the canvas.
There are only three rifles!?
Each rifle was taken from a dead soldier.
Dead Japanese soldier.
How many Japanese did
you take down this week?
I see.
Be safe out there.
Someday,
you will also pull the trigger,
lay a bullet into the enemy.
Don't miss the shot,
or else you will be dead.
Damn it man! Slow down!
Sir.
Our agent in Hong Kong has reappeared.
Which one?
Agent 136.
I verified the codes,
Agent 136 is back.
Thank God.
After seven weeks of going silent,
I was beginning to feel the worst.
Yes.
Our Agent is requesting a resupply.
The drop-off is to be Lantau Island,
near a fishing village called Tai O.
Tricky,
we might need a local help on this one.
Alright I will see what we can do.
Yes, sir.
Have you ever thought
about leaving Hong Kong?
Many times.
But I can't.
Not yet.
Why?
My brother,
he is being held prisoner at the POW camp.
But he is Chinese.
Yeah...
He joined the Volunteer Defence Corps
during the Battle of Hong Kong
like many other local Chinese.
I see.
Years ago we made a promise,
that we would stick together
after our parents died in Shanghai.
My family
broke apart during the Russian civil war.
Red Russians fighting
against White Russians.
I still don't know what happened to them.
Maybe they were killed.
Or maybe they are in a gulag somewhere.
At least you know your brother's location.
Will you go to Japan
after you have the baby?
If that bastard keeps his promise.
We must control the opium.
All of it!
The taxes we collect from the opium trade,
have financed one third of our
military operations throughout China.
Therefore, it is essential that
we protect this source of revenue.
We are hitting hard,
the opium smuggling operations
coming overland across the border.
It's also coming in from the sea.
Damn pirates!
We need to shut it down.
The revenue generated by
our enemies from this drug trade,
allows them to buy guns that
our used against our troops.
Yes, sir!
I will assign more sea
patrols around the islands.
Good.
One more thing...
I had an incident
at the Pearl Club this week.
An insubordination issue
with one of the local Chinese girls.
Her name is Ling,
and she works as a dancer at the club.
Dig something up on this woman.
Something I can use as leverage.
[Sham Shui Po POW Camp]
Hey Colvin.
How are you doing?
Thanks for coming Doctor.
Hey, how are you guys doing?
Any extra food?
Rations have been cut in half.
Just this watery rice porridge every day.
Add some cockroaches to your congee.
You're joking?
Well it's good protein.
You know doc I would give my
right leg for some chicken wings.
I know you do.
Let me check your leg now.
The wound has been very weird.
It gets really hot and
the pain can be very sharp sometimes.
Well...
It's gangrene.
And the infection is getting worse.
We might have to amputate your leg.
Oh please doc, I want to keep that leg.
There must be some
way my body can fight this.
Some medicine you can give me?
You need a high dosage of penicillin.
It's very difficult to get.
What's that?
A drug?
It's a wonder drug, but
it's very difficult to find.
Oh please! Please doc!
I will check your heart, ok?
Breathe.
Your heart is good.
Hey you guys...
Look after your mate here.
Keep him hydrated.
I will look for some medicine for him.
Whatever you say doc.
Is that your wife?
No, my baby sister.
She lives in Hong Kong now.
Very pretty.
It's good to have family close by.
But the barbwire,
it separates us, doesn't it?
Get some rest.
I will see you soon.
[music]
Good evening sir!
Welcome to the Pearl Club.
What will it be this evening?
Dancing or drinks?
I am here looking for a woman.
Yes.
Just purchase some dance tickets
and you can choose the woman.
Actually, I am looking for a
woman named Ling Chan.
I was told she works here.
And ahh...
What is your business with her?
It's a personal matter,
regarding her family.
My name is Charles Lundgren.
It's an important matter
regarding her brother.
She is the lady dancing
in the blue cheongsam.
But you do have to buy dance tickets.
How much?
Two for ten Yen.
This way.
Two tickets for ten Yen.
[music]
A dance?
I haven't seen you here before.
Is it your first time?
Yes it is.
A lovely place.
You don't strike me as the kind of man
who need to pay a girl for a dance.
Depends upon the girl...
Are you Ling Chan?
Who are you?
My name is Charles Lundgren.
I run a shipping company
here in Hong Kong, but
it's not about business.
It's about your brother.
My brother?
Your brother Colvin,
who is interned inside the prisoner camp.
Maybe it's best we get a table?
Follow me.
Look...
I don't want to alarm you, but...
Your brother is very sick.
As you know he was badly
wounded during the invasion.
Yeah, shot in the leg.
Well, ahh...
His leg is badly infected.
Is there any way I could go and see him?
Impossible.
No visitors are allowed inside the camp.
How do you know all this information?
Sometimes messages are smuggled in and out.
Or people who work inside
the camp report things.
It's been years since I last saw him.
Before the occupation and...
Let me be frank.
The prisoners face very harsh
treatment inside that Japanese camp.
Those who are wounded or sick
many don't survive the ordeal.
There is a small network
of people who sometimes
can help the prisoners.
With food, medicine
sometimes communications
can be smuggled in and out.
A letter?
Is it from my brother?
Your brother fought bravely
during the battle of Hong Kong.
Those of us in the community
try our best to help him.
My brother's penmanship was always poor.
Thank you for delivering it.
I have to go.
But I will try to keep you informed if
there is any update on his condition.
Thank you Charles.
Dear Junko,
It's been three years
since I left you on the dock
and set sail for China.
Our days together seem like a lifetime ago.
As this war drags on, it has
really tested my faith in God.
War changes men.
We can only take so much
before breaking mentally,
physically, and even spiritually.
I do hope this war ends soon.
So that I can return to Japan
to restart our lives together again.
I miss you always.
Your loving husband,
Satoshi
[laughing]
Hello handsome.
Am I pretty enough for you?
Or do you want her?
[laughs]
Oh, cutie...
[laughing]
Damn it!
The manager wants me out of this club.
Can you believe?
Tell him to bug off.
If you go, we all go.
Yeah, tell him we'll all
walk if he forces you out.
Thanks ladies.
As my income has basically dropped to zero.
I can't afford to go anywhere.
Four more months and you
can resume your dancing.
Yeah.
Anyways, any updates on your brother?
His leg wound is getting worse,
he says he needs penicillin.
Where am I going to find some?
Yeah
the Japanese reserve all the
medicine for their own troops.
Hey, maybe you can go to the docks.
One of the foreign ships might have some.
It's too risky for a woman
to go down there isn't it?
Because the Japanese
have that place locked down.
Yeah.
The noose just keeps getting tighter.
Don't blow that smoke my way!
A little opium can make
you forget your troubles.
I have enough troubles.
There are many troubles
in every corner.
Yes
many troubles indeed.
Hi Charles.
It's the best I could do.
At least it is something.
A lot of men are dying in the
camp due to a lack of medicines.
How do you smuggle this stuff in?
A Japanese doctor.
I have known him for a while,
he is a christian, a very good man.
The guards never check his bags.
Recently one of my smuggling
operations got shutdown on the mainland.
I still have some
shipping contacts but fewer
ships are sailing into
Hong Kong these days.
Is this the death list?
It was a bad week.
17 prisoners died.
An outbreak of cholera
took down most of them.
Life is hard enough on the
outside of the barbed wire,
it must be hell inside of it.
Just be careful who you approach.
You don't want to draw
attention to your activities.
This one is on the house.
A very special black tea
shipping from the Fujian Province.
I appreciate it.
Until next time...
See you next time.
Take care.
Hello sir, what can I get you?
Two martinis.
Dry gin, extra, extra dirty.
Coming right up.
I don't drink martinis.
Darling, there is a
first time for everything.
We came across something
rather interesting today.
A little discovery.
It's the prisoner details
of one of our captives.
A Mr. Colvin Chan.
Take a look.
What are you trying to do?
Maybe there is a more private
setting where we could discuss things?
I already told you I am not a prostitute!
I only work on the dance floor.
That's a pity.
People find that I can
be most helpful at times.
Little men don't interest me.
As the commander of the POW camp,
I can provide favorable
treatment to some of the prisoners.
Maybe you will reconsider your decision?
Never.
I am not your mistress.
I have the power of life
or death over your brother.
Life is fragile during wartime,
Like a candle, it
flickers with uncertainty.
With just a slight
change in wind direction,
it can be snuffed out completely.
What can I help you sir?
Find me another Chinese
girl for this evening.
Of course sir.
I will be happy to arrange.
You will not be able to hold out forever.
Not against my desires.
Never waste a good martini.
You should try it, you might like it.
Doctor Satoshi
Mr. Ma.
I am so sorry,
not much medicine this time.
How are things at the camp?
It's very stressful.
It's getting worse.
But you know, these are good.
At least, you are helping them.
But my medical work is not
effective against starvation.
Don't give up.
God is testing me.
I am trying really hard,
not to disappoint him.
See you.
Take care.
I just got these in yesterday,
new radio frequency tuners.
Excellent, this is what we need.
Get these to your network
of agents as soon a possible.
Hopefully they can help.
Thank you.
Hi Colvin.
Let me get you some water, ok?
Ahh... ok... get up.
Here you go.
So what do you got for me today doc?
Well, in a normal hospital,
we would have amputated your leg already.
Here
you are not going to survive the operation.
I got you some Prontosil today.
Ahh, geez... I hate needles.
Well compared to that bullet
hole you have on your leg,
this pin prick is nothing to fear.
See, not too bad.
I still hate needles.
Hey, listen to me.
You need these drugs.
Without them, you will die.
So...
Have plenty of water, stay hydrated.
Thank you.
I will see you later.
Thank you doctor.
Get some rest now.
[door knocking]
Ah, come in.
Sorry for dropping in unannounced.
No problem.
Have a seat.
I was just going through some paperwork,
ah, what can I do for you?
It's actually about my brother.
He mentioned in his letter
that he needs penicillin.
And I have checked all over the city,
But no luck.
And while since you work
in shipping, so I thought
maybe you would be
able to get hold of some.
It's almost impossible to get penicillin.
He said his leg might require
amputation if the infection gets worse.
I see.
Ok...
Ok, I know some of the captains
who work on the foreign ships.
They dock in Hong Kong from time to time.
Sometimes they have
medical supplies on board.
I can ask around for you.
I would be most grateful.
Thank you.
Can I take a look at this?
Sure.
Wow, it's so beautiful.
What city is this?
That's a Swedish Province,
Vastergotland.
It's where I grew up as a kid.
So you are Swedish?
Yes.
So lucky to be a citizen
from a neutral country.
It's fate I guess...
I used to live in Shanghai,
and I hoped then that my
brother and I could escape
to Hong Kong so we
could avoid this ugly war.
Have you ever flown in one of these?
A flying boat, no...
Not yet.
Someday hopefully when
they open the airport to civilians.
It must be breathtaking to fly in the sky.
Where would you escape
to if you had the option?
Somewhere with mountains,
a landscape where you can
hide from all the world's troubles.
Could I interest you in
a cup of Chinese tea?
That would be lovely.
Right gents,
After the surrender of Hong Kong
to the Japanese on Christmas Day.
A few of us soldiers managed
to escape from the Japs by boat.
We sailed about 100 miles south,
and then made it back to the mainland
in an area controlled by the KMT.
Well that's just where the nightmare began.
We then had to travel over a
thousand miles to trek to Burma.
It was a horridness journey.
You were lucky to escape.
Yes, very lucky.
By the way, any progress on that mission
to get some POW's out of Hong Kong?
The reports coming back
are rather discouraging sir.
It's very unlikely that
our agents would be
able to help the POW's
escape the prisoner camps.
The Japanese the entire
city under lockdown.
Damn!
It should be noted sir that some
of the aid is coming through,
it's too risky this time to organize
some type of general breakout.
We don't have enough
on-the-ground resources.
I believe the mission would fail sir,
and the Japanese would inflict
incredible punishment on our men.
The men would die from the beatings sir.
I understand.
It's almost impossible to escape.
Alright gents, redouble your
efforts to get supplies into the area.
And by all means, make sure
the agents are operationally safe.
Always follow strict protocols
when it comes to communications.
Have any of our agents reported in today?
No sir.
But, a message from the
East River Guerrillas confirmed
one of our agents successfully
delivered a shipment of guns this week.
Good, good, damn brave work.
Alright gentlemen, chins up!
Every small success
brings us one step closer
to making sure those prisoners walk free.
[music]
Wake up May!
May...
May!
May! Come on!
What happened?
Overdose, too much opium...
Let me see.
Her heart is still beating.
May-May.
May-May!
May-May...
Wake up! Wake-up!
May-May it's me!
Can you hear me?
She is coming to.
Thank God.
Ok, ok...
Ling
can you stay with her please?
I got an appointment for my transit visa.
Of course, I will take care of her.
Thank you.
Wish me luck.
So when does the ship leave?
In about three hours.
How will I ever know that you
arrived safely into Hong Kong?
Don't be so worried, ok sister.
I will send you a telegram as
soon as I get there, I promise.
Stay safe Colvin.
You are the only family I got.
Ok?
We got to look at my enlistment in the
Hong Kong Volunteer Regiment as a God-send.
When I get settled in, you
can join me in Hong Kong.
We have to leave Shanghai.
The newspapers said the Japanese
are going to attack the city next year.
Well, at least Hong Kong
should be safe. Right?
I doubt the Japanese would
ever attack a British Colony.
Right?
That's the hope.
Look...
I should probably get going.
It may be a madhouse
trying to board that ship.
Colvin.
Take this with you.
I am not going to
forget what you look like.
I know, just take it anyways.
You never know how
long our separation will be.
See you in Hong Kong.
You stay safe.
[door knocking]
Yes, come in.
Ah, hope I am not interrupting.
What a surprise.
Are you looking for a girl for the evening?
Yeah...
Ah, not... not like that...
Ah, I mean, that ah...
Yeah, I was looking for you.
Have a seat.
Is she ok?
Yeah.
Just too much opium.
A friend of yours?
Yeah.
We met in Shanghai
working at a club together.
Well, I have some good news.
I found a supply of penicillin.
But I might need your help to get it.
What's the problem?
Well, the medicine is
on the island of Chueng.
Chau which is off-limits to foreigners.
Oh, I see...
So now am I working for you?
Well, if you are up for it.
Whatever it takes to help my brother.
It's just the shakes Colvin.
It will end soon.
What's his condition?
He is running a really high fever.
Can you call a doctor?
Doctor won't make it
until tomorrow morning.
[music]
Attention everyone!
This is an inspection check.
All foreigners at this club must
present their passports now!
Passport.
Passport!
Polish?
Yes.
Passport!
Swedish?
Charles... Charles Lundgren.
Maybe you are British? Or American?
I am Swedish.
And yes, my name is Charles Lundgren.
Is there a problem?
What are you doing here?
Just... having a dance.
Minding my own business.
What exactly is your business?
Umm...
Imports, exports...
Tinned sardines from Stockholm mostly.
I don't trust you foreigners.
The feelings mutual, I can assure you.
As a foreigner you don't belong here.
We are both foreigners here my good man.
The difference here is, I
am from a neutral country.
Well then...
Make sure to keep it that way!
Yes.
Passport number M54892.
Please check with the Swedish
embassy on these details.
We urgently need confirmation
of Charles Lundgren's nationality.
Do you understand the directions?
Yes, I have memorize the map already.
It should be no problem finding it.
So your contact located at the
village house, opposite the stream.
Understood.
Oh, remember, if any villagers
talk to you just use your cover story.
I am just visiting my sick aunt.
Don't worry, I am a local girl... remember?
Yeah.
Ah... I will stay here.
Excuse me.
Do you know the direction
to the black sand beach?
There is no black sand
beach on this island.
The black sand beach on
the Western part of the island.
Ok...
Is that all?
You are lucky to get that much.
Here is the payment.
Be careful of the Japanese patrol.
I will be fine.
Hey! Stop!
What happened?
I had a little mishap, and I
ran into some Japanese patrol.
Did you get hit?
There is blood.
Probably ran into
something, It's alright, it's ok.
I got the penicillin. I got it.
I got it.
See.
I probably shouldn't
have asked you to do this.
I am capable of having
a little adventure myself.
Ok?
So it seems.
Take us back to Aberdeen.
Head back.
Ouch.
It stings!
It's just a small cut, not too bad.
Thank you for helping me.
You didn't have to do this.
I did.
Because I like you.
Head back.
Ouch.
My order has some quality problems.
You know that?
Ok?
Ok... see you tomorrow.
There are so many problems
with this tea shipments.
So many problems.
Delays, damage to the goods,
Outrageous customs
duties, so many problems.
I guess that's what happens
when the world starts falling apart.
Any yet, somehow, you
look surprisingly cheerful.
What can I say, I
remain a bit of an optimist.
Another bag?
Yes.
Unfortunately, not much this time.
It's becoming harder to source this stuff.
Yeah...
What do you have this time?
Penicillin.
Amazing!
This is so difficult to find.
You should have a very good contact.
I have a friend, who can pull some strings.
Very good.
Very good!
The usual?
Yes please.
I got some very special tea for you.
Very good for health.
Thank you.
He's the one, right?
Who?
The doctor.
He is a very good customer.
Good customer.
Hmm, I see...
Ah, man...
It takes guts to do what he does.
He is a christian.
A very special Japanese.
I am glad to run into him,
if only for a brief moment.
[phone rings]
It's a pesky supplier, he is
always changing my order.
Ok, hi.
OhMr Mak?
No Huangshen Maofen tea?
[wind blowing]
You know the secret to
rolling a decent cigarette?
It's in the paper.
Well, good luck getting any
cigarette paper inside this camp.
That's where you are wrong my friend.
The Lord God provides.
It's all here in the Bible.
Or in the pages of the Bible.
Now it's ok.
The Reverend said, it's ok to use it
as long as you read it before you smoke it.
That's what most of us do.
Some of the blokes they start with Genesis.
A few of us prefer with Revelation, seems
as know one knows what it means anyway.
Smoking up the end of days
puts a bit of a smile on your face.
Ah, I admit getting good
quality tobacco is not easy.
It's in pretty short
supply around here, but..
You can smoke pretty much anything.
Now that my friend,
I can trade, I can get pretty
much anything around here.
This is like currency.
How is he doing?
Not good Doc, not good.
I have two rolls of gauze here.
You are in charge.
Change it later today. Ok?
This is penicillin. He needs
them three times a day.
You have to make sure of that. Ok?
Sure.
And keep them away from the guards.
Good luck gentlemen.
Thanks for helping us Doc.
Even though he is Japanese.
You can see the face
of the Lord in that man.
Who was the gentleman you
were talking with last night?
Gentleman?
What are you talking about? Their men...
Come on, you know exactly
whom I am talking about.
The gweilo?
Of course, the white guy.
You have a thing for him, I can tell.
Oh Katya, please, we are just friends.
You really like him don't you?
I can tell.
Maybe a little bit.
Uh-haa...
You have really fallen for him.
What's his name?
Charles
Charles...
Australian?
No
Russian?
Swedish.
Oh, that's perfect! Neutral.
You should marry him,
and flee away from here.
Oh Katya, please... don't
go all romantic on me.
That's not my style.
Hong Kong is dying Ling.
You either emigrate or you die with it.
Our agent 233 based in Kowloon was last
reported by the Sham Shui Po prison camp.
He has gone silent.
Damn!
We have received no word in two month.
That's three of our agents
who have disappeared.
They might well be dead by
the hands of the Japanese.
Look, it's imperative that
each agent cell be kept siloed,
so if any agent gets caught by the Japs
the whole network doesn't go down.
Alright gents, back to your stations.
Keep monitoring those communications.
Lives are at stake.
There is no way you are
going to get my last cigarette.
Three Jacks, what do you got?
Full bloody house!
Alright, you win.
Thanks for the smokes.
I will trade them in for a nice stew.
I will get you next time.
You wish.
I better check on Colvin.
Hand me some of that water.
How are you doing there buddy?
Here, drink some water.
[guard whistle]
[guard whistle]
[men jeering]
I might see what is going on out there.
Japanese raid! Japanese raid!
On your knees! Hands on your head! Now!!!
Search everything. Check
the beds and clothing.
I found this.
Looks like medicine.
Tell the commander.
Who gave you this?
How did this get here?
Answer me!
How did this bottle of pills get here?
Where was this found?
Under this prisoners pillow.
You break my rules,
then I will break all of you.
Get them out.
Move!!!
Discontinue all medication for this man.
Let him rot here.
You...
You!
Can rot in hell.
At least you will die in an honorable way.
But I do have other plans
for your pretty little sister.
I will get you someday,
In this life, or the next.
You arrived early.
It gives me time to make
sure I am not being followed.
How many this time?
Six rifles.
Good, very good.
And the pistol you requested.
Thanks.
Where do you want the rifles?
Just take them down
to the boat, at the pier.
Is it safe?
Just my sampan driver there.
The pier.
Lily...
Do you want to get out of this business?
Or maybe try do something else?
What?
Like going back to becoming a hotel maid?
Or selling vegetables in a wet market?
Hell no!
Until this world regains its sanity, I will
continue operating in my world of madness.
You don't want out?
It's too late.
You can't walk away from this trauma.
If you ever need someone to talk to,
I can listen.
You know that's never going to happen.
Take care, take care Lily.
I better get back to my boat.
Let's go.
Transit visas are hard
to obtain in Hong Kong.
Loyalty, is so hard to find.
Traitors are everywhere!
I understand.
Our deal requires your
full honesty on everything.
Everything!
Your friend Ling,
has a brother in my POW camp.
Did you not know!?
Answer me!
Yes, yes.
Our soldiers found this under his pillow.
Maybe you know something about this to?
We have been ordered to not give
any medical treatment to this prisoner.
The prisoner is dead.
No further treatment is necessary.
Who is Ling Chan?
Ling.
I have a telegram for Ling Chan.
Thank you.
Charles.
This is some problem at the POW camp.
A raid, a crackdown.
I can not deliver this medicine this week.
Ok, but what happened?
I am not sure on the details.
But some of the medicines
were discovered in the camp.
I don't know what happens next.
Ok, ok...
I will figure it out. Don't worry.
Ah, thank you for the warning.
Yeah.
Japan is great.
Because we Japanese
all work for the same cause,
the same victory, and
we fight the same enemy.
Did you give that enemy soldier penicillin?
Well, I am a doctor.
You are a traitor to the Emperor.
To Japan, to your fellow
soldiers, and to your family.
Then your final test of loyalty,
will be by the blade of the sword.
For only death can bring you redemption.
Only death.
There you are...
I thought Hong Kong would be a safe refuge,
away from the war in China.
I was the one who encouraged my brother,
to find a way to move to the city.
And yet...
The city separated us, forever.
We should have moved to San
Francisco or somewhere else.
Then things might have been better.
Now I have lost everything.
Everything due to this ugly war.
My mother,
my father,
and my brother.
Everything.
Not everything.
Ok?
Not everything.
I have fought the good fight,
I have finished the race,
I have kept my faith.
Dear Lord,
I have no regrets to face you now.
My dying wish is...
Please, look after my wife Junko.
You murderous bastard, you fucking bastard!
May you rot in hell.
Have you sold yourself
to this devil, to this demon?
You choose the wrong side Ling.
I am sorry, but you did.
Someday,
Someday your world will
collapse into nothingness.
Any you and your Empire will rot in hell.
You poor little woman,
why don't you just spread your legs
and I will give you a little something,
for that fire that exists within you.
Fuck you!
[phone rings]
Hello.
Sir.
Agent 136 is reporting in from Hong Kong.
The extra shipment of guns
has arrived with our KMT allies.
Good.
Yes, well...
Agent 136 is requesting
passage for two out of Hong Kong.
I thought this agent worked alone.
That doesn't sound right.
Should I reply?
No, no, it could be a trap.
Recheck the codes but wait
for the followup message.
Under no circumstances
can we risk exposing any
information that would
reveal our whereabouts.
Yes sir.
What is bothering you?
Out here,
there is no war,
no battles,
just nature.
The water, the waves...
I need to escape from Hong Kong.
Find a little happiness someplace else.
There is no future in a
occupied city like this.
My brother,
he never had a chance to escape.
He never had a chance for a future.
Where do you think you will go? Tokyo or?
I don't know yet.
Japan has so many wonderful cities.
Do you really want to stay in Japan?
When the war is over, I
might venture somewhere else.
Europe
or maybe America.
But for now I just want
to get out of Hong Kong.
Has this been confirmed
by Foreign Ministry?
Alright, I will alert the
commander at once.
Mr. Charles Lundgren is not Swedish,
He is British.
I have to alert the commander.
Where is he?
I think he is at the Pearl Club.
[phone rings]
Hello, the Pearl Club.
Yes.
A minute please.
Mr. Norimoto, your phone call please.
Yes, it's Norimoto.
Yes.
Yes... British!
Give me his address.
I will take care of it personally.
Yes.
Ling?
I am afraid not,
Mr Lundgren,
or should I say Mr. Longbourne?
British Secret Service.
Hands up!
And no fast moves.
As I am likely to put a bullet right
into your fragile romantic heart.
Don't you Japanese prefer to use a sword?
Or is yours a little bent?
I am tempted to kill you now.
But I do find it much more entertaining,
watching you being
tortured by the Kenpeitai.
Now pick up that phone and dial 66345.
Were you trained to be a
bully? Or just born that way?
Shut up!
Keep those hands up!
Yes, it's Norimoto.
Send over the Kenpeitai to 85 Caine Road.
Yes.
I have captured a British agent.
Yes.
Your day of reckoning has arrived,
Mr. Longbourne.
Once the Kenpeitai squeezes
the intelligence out of you,
and unravels your network of spies,
then you will be handed
over to me as a prisoner.
That's the day your
soul will sink into hellhole.
Forever under my control.
What are you waiting for?
Grab your passport.
He is dead.
[music]
[phone rings]
Ladies and Gentlemen,
The is being closed by order
of the Japanese authorities.
Please leave.
Norimoto has been killed.
Killed?
Did you ever get your transit visa?
Where are we going?
Macau.
Then we board a ship to South America.
How did you get these tickets?
Did you never suspect that I was
something more than just a dancer?
See, it's impossible for a
gweilo to blend in here in Asia.
But me as a Chinese,
I can hide in plain sight.
Are you working as a spy?
Agent 136.
I have contacts everywhere
here in Hong Kong.
In the clubs, on the docks,
pulling the rickshaws,
running the stores,
Oh, and sometimes...
I am called into rescue the odd
British agent from the jaws of death.
How did you know I wasn't Swedish?
The sardines that you were selling,
they are not from Sweden.
They're a Portuguese brand.
And meet my associate Ms. Yan.
She works for the KMT.
So sad to leave Hong Kong.
But someday,
Hong Kong will be free again!