Do you hear me? Come in. Over
All's fine. The road is clear
It's a little wet though. Be careful
Uncle Paul
... How is he?
You all right?
Still alive
Great. A good racer's got to have guts
Can't compete without guts
But you know...
... you need brains as well as guts
Senior champion racing illegally with those punks!
Very well You can forget about the test in Japan
What am I supposed to say to the Japanese?
That you're a Hell Angel?
Easy, Paul. Let him rest
You're all the same. Stubborn asses
You call yourselves champs?
You call yourselves winners?
You call yourselves pros?
I've told you time and again
Don't mix with those punks!
You never listen!
Uncle Paul...
... they don't think of us as champs
I don't care what they say
This is my final warning
No more illegal racing!
Don't even talk to those punks!
If you do I promise you will never race again
Is that clear?
Paul...
Three bottles of beer, Old Man
It's no good to drink when you're racing
Bullshit! Booze adds to the thrill
Is that right?
Yeah
Up to you
Give him three bottles of beer
What do you want?
A coke, please
OK. A coke
How can these guys drink and ride?
You can't tell them anything
They've got to learn the hard way
These trophies yours?
Just a bunch of worthless antiques
Make yourself at home
You promised to get me the bike
You should know my business connects with Uncle Paul
If he discovers I'm sponsoring you...
... it'd be really awkward
Let's talk about it again
That's right. I've got to run now
What's wrong?
Didn't get the bike?
I'll just get a new motor, I guess
Forget it
You won't outrun a racing bike
You may make it on the curves...
... but on a straight road you'll be eating dust
They race a lot in Thailand and Malaysia
They've made a lot of progress
Don't despair. There must be a way
Who took my space? You?
No...
Have you tested the bike?
Not yet
Hi
I thought you'd be too busy to hand out
Don't you have to rush the work on that bike?
Yeah... Gotta take a leak Catch you later
Hello
These racers... do they hang around here a lot?
I can tell you're one of them
Not really
I overheard you talking about reconditioning your bike
Planning to race in Macau?
Just back from overseas?
Yeah. Do I talk funny?
You bored?
A little. I don't have many friends here
The corner pub is full of chicks Go try your luck there
We have a lot of weirdoes here
Weirdo
You leaving, Joe?
Yeah. See you
What're you laughing at?
Nothing. That idiot has his brake under his clutch
Really? True
His legs look all right to me
Sure. But shit bet it'll kill him one day
Bad luck. Looks like your bike fell over
Take care next time
Don't park your bike in the wrong space
I remember parking over there
You telling me you own this parking lot?
Seems that way
Why do the spaces have starting marks?
You're in the No. 1 spot
Is that reserved for the fastest guy?
Someone made the rule That's the way it is
Wanna drag?
I need to pee, too
Make it quick
I'll be quick
I've played with those overseas
Who cares? Everybody has one
Do you need a license for them in Hong Kong?
Sure!
There are lots of road blocks tonight
Follow me if you can If you can't, you lose
OK! Don't brake too fast on the curves though
I might run up your ass
Fine
Don't go over there
Hold it!
Stop!
How dare you run over the road block?
Chase him!
You're clever, hiding like that
Why'd you do that to me?
There was a truck I moved over to let you pass
I tried warn you, but just zoomed ahead
I thought you were scared I'd crash you
What is the...
Cops! Cops?
That way!
Quick, hide!
Turn off the light
What now?
Hang here for a while
Here?
Till the cops are gone
Are you a racer?
I rode a 125cc in the U.K
Ever ridden one?
Some time ago
Leave the bike here The cops are on the alert
No way they'd have had time to catch the number
And your clothes wouldn't give you away
What do you suggest?
Pick it up tomorrow
Tomorrow?
If the cops find you
tell them it was stolen
D'ya mind?
It'll probably get taken
with the rest of the garbage round here
I've ordered one like yours
Really?
Where?
At D's
How much are they charging you?
$88,000.00
Shit! You can get it at other shops at...
... $69,000
What? Sixty-nine thousand?
But you're getting it from Uncle Paul
Yeah. You know him?
He's a rip-off artist
Don't know how many times he's conned me
Stay away from him after this
No taxi here
I'll give you a lift
Why don't you stay for a drink?
Come in
You know how to repair a motor?
Yes. I did engineering
My dad wanted me to do a business degree
I switched to engineering without telling him
He almost fainted...
... when he saw my diploma
I'd do the same
A university grad playing grease monkey!
No wonder you're so fast
Did you soup it up?
The one I was just riding?
Nah. Haven't touched it
You haven't touched it?
And you were able to out-race me?
Maybe it's just your bike
You reckon? Yeah!
I use these to work on those
You've got a lot of free time
I can tell by looking at this place you don't have to work, do you?
I work We handle scrap metal and waste products
Like you?
No. Like old paper, metals, boats...
etc...
It's a big business
Did you know you can even sell urine?
How?
By the ton!
For the chemicals!
What's going on?
Playing with bikes in the middle of the night
People have to sleep!
You don't need to work in the morning but your brother does!
OK, OK. All right already. Calm down
Your old man?
So they say
Real fathers don't hate their sons though, do they?
Well, better ask your mom
I'd love to ask her
Too bad she's dead
I'm sorry
Never mind
It's okay
Anyway, your old man isn't that bad
At least he gives you plenty of spending money
Wrong. My mother left me some money
It's a trust fund I get a bit each month, like a salary
I'm lucky
Lucky you!
I don't have many friends
Let's hang out together
I'm very easy going
Sure
Wanna go for a ride?
Try this one It's real fast on straight roads
I got it up to 220km once
Truth?
I swear it. Check out the size!
What are you doing? What time is it?
I don't have a watch
Why?
I've a date
Where you going? I gotta go
You are going for fun?
Can I come?
How can I find you?
What's your name? You...
Why didn't you go inside?
Couldn't get the door open
You should've ducked under cover
Did it occur to you?
That'll do
Mom's back
Yeah? She's got permanent residence?
Let's take her out to dinner sometime
When you're free
What's wrong now?
Nothing
Let's go
What are you all doing here?
It's pouring. So I've brought them here for a midnight snack
You've got so many friends...
Maybe I should go home
I hadn't a clue they'd be here
How come Jiale has your keys?
He comes over a lot It's more convenient
What if I'm here by myself?
He's a close friend Nothing to be scared of
Can you see?
I just help you to clean it
Don't play up in front of my friends OK?
Why are you ignoring me?
It's nothing
Looking for a new job again?
Just checking the papers
Did you have a row with Yee again?
She looked upset when she left
You've been together so long What's to fight about?
You'll regret it if she leaves you for someone else
That lazy bones still in bed?
Get up! Get up and work!
What a boy! I've spoiled him
He'll only listen to you
Have a word with him for me
Sure
What's with you? Still on the job search?
You've got share in this shop, too
Why don't you work full time here?
We can't afford two full-time salaries
We'll get by
Sometimes I don't understand you young people...
You won't do jobs you think are beneath you...
... but you can't get better ones not just like that, anyway
I'm worried about Jiale
Look after him for me, will you? Steer him away from bad company
Don't worry
He's just a little lazy
He's a pig
So am l
At least you have plans for yourself
My grandson does nothing but sleep
Life is short. He's wasting it away
I'll catch up on my sleep in the coffin
Guess what? Next month...
... Jen, Ho, Lan and l...
... are going to open a cleaning business
You're really something
What a joke? You... a cleaner?
What's so funny about that?
What're you gonna call it?
Aged Beauties Rubbish Removal?
Don't look down your nose at us
We may well sew up all the cleaning jobs around this area
We'll collect mountains of scrap paper and cans
Sure. I'll believe it when I see it
Of course, I should be retired at my age
But could I count on you to look after me?
No way
Want it? Hand it over
No. Who cares!
David, come here
Look at these
They're all champion racers
There's an even faster model coming out soon
Isn't that Bruce Law? I saw him race in Macau last year
Not bad
We've just got your bike registered
Chuen, is it ready?
All set
This's it. Check it out
This one?
What d'ya think? Cool?
Who's ridden it?
Dunno
Was it you, Chuen?
No. Dunno who it was
I told you to check it out, not road it
I didn't, Uncle Paul
Who the hell did then?
Don't tell me that you let him take it out
It's OK, Uncle Paul I think I know the guy
You know him?
He told me he wanted to try it
Fine. Give me the keys
You won't be opening the shop again
Yee!
You've been working here for a long time
You sure you know what you're doing with that guy?
Take them
No. It's better that someone else keeps them
Better for me, too
I'll get the paper work for the sale
You know him?
... the guy who rode your bike?
We met last night
Wait... we talking about the same guy?
Did he tell you I'm a rip-off artist?
Yeah
... and a crook?
How'd you know?
Listen! I don't care how well you ride or how rich you are...
... if you want to ride with my team
stay clear of those punks
He didn't seem like a punk
My team has sponsors...
My bikers are sportsmen, not Hell Angels
I won't let anyone spoil my team's reputation
So stay away from them
They're a bad influence
Sorry. I'll get you a new pair of tires
Don't worry about it
So he's your...
my boyfriend
Uncle Paul and him... they don't get along so well?
It's awful for a father and son
Father and son?
It's worse than awful
They speak of each other like enemies
Yee...
Here's the documentation
Sorry about what happened, David
So he's your...
... your son, Mrs. Jian?
Yes
He looks more like Uncle Paul than you
I'm his step-mother
I'm a bit busy. You'll have to excuse me
Don't ever mention him in front of Uncle Paul
It upsets him
I see...
How can I contact him?
Have you got his number?
He's there every night
You can get your bike serviced there cheap
Joe and Uncle Paul don't get along
Yet you work for Paul...
... and now you're recruiting customers for Joe...
Funny, isn't it?
You own this shop?
We're partners
Here
Thanks
How'd you find me?
Your girlfriend gave me your card
You know the bike you rode the other night...
... was mine?
Why don't you get along with your old man?
And you?
Me?
I guess my old man thinks I'm useless
Same with me
That's no reason not to race
Why don't you compete?
No license
No license?
Why not?
I used to take his bikes out secretly
I was fined for speeding for eight times in one month...
I got over 190 once
I ran into this magistrate who hates racers in court
I was lucky he didn't have me locked up...
How long is your license suspended for?
Seven years
Seven years?
It's almost up I can re-apply for a new one
Aren't you scared of being arrested for driving without a license?
Sure
That's why I never drag anymore
Never?
Except with members of your old man's team...
... like that fellow who's just won a trophy in Macau
How'd you know?
People talk
They said no one can out-race you
You're so fast that even stickers get blown away
Like this?
Aren't you a member of Uncle Paul's team?
Might be. Not decided yet
Got something to say? Say it in Macau
You racing there too?
That's right... I almost forgot...
You're No. 2, aren't you?
Why this childish game?
Putting a sign on the ground...
... and pretending you're just second best?
Any champ will tell you this is no child's game
Just joking. Why so serious?
Game's up
I might race this year
Great! I've watched the tapes of the last few races
There seems to be no real competition this year
I'd say...
... it's just you and me
Aren't you a bit too confident?
Better than no confidence, isn't it?
Why don't we form our own team?
I don't want to join your dad's
He's got too many people
He's got proper racing bikes
We can make do. It's a matter of skill
We'll see I might fail the test for my license
Fail? No way
Wanna go for a drink?
No. I have things to do tomorrow
You think I'm a man of leisure like you?
Man of leisure?
I wish!
What's your name?
David. David Kwan
David Kwan!
Don't be so petty
He's all right
He's full of shit
He's got talent
As good as you
Brothers and sisters do you know where you're headed?
Have you thought about your goals?
Life is like a tire
You'll never know where it'll take you
But don't let yourself be like a tire
Be the driver
Don't hesitate
Brother, please don't go..
I've seen you somewhere before
Hello
What a coincidence!
Yeah. Going to work?
Yes. Just going to the office
Got a card?
Sorry, I just gave away my last one
That's OK. By the way we've lots of office supplies...
Gimme a call if you need copiers or typewriters
Sure... of course...
And you?... Shopping? Or just hanging around?
No way
I've been busy Got an appointment in a minute
And you? Taking a break?
No... I've got an appointment, too
Really?
Wanna go for a drink?
Didn't you say you had an appointment?
Oh, right... it's almost time
Next time. I'm tied up anyway
See you! Sure... Next time
I'll call you. Bye bye
What else is there to life but racing?
Lots of things. Family, friends, career...
You know what I'm scared of most?
Getting tired of racing before I find something else
Dunno what I'd do
You could try something else
Like marriage
You out of your mind?
A rich boy like you could do anything you'd like
Is money really that important?
It can at least ease your pain
When your heart breaks you need a lot of dough for booze
True
Maybe I should start saving
How about you? What are you scared of most?
Having no great memories for when I get old
Like of being champion racer?
That's No. 1
Trying to prove something to your family?
Not really. I'm doing it for myself
You've got to satisfy yourself The rest is irrelevant
It's settled then
I'll get my friends in London to find bikes
As partners, we're sure to win
Aren't you so fast you rip the stickers off your bike?
I'm faster than the wind
Bullshit!
A hurricane's just about 100 kph or so...
I'm faster than that
Well
no matter how fast you are...
... I'll beat you
They're here!
Hold it
Sorry, please wait a tic
Let's go
You know those people?
Stay away from those punks
Let's move
Thanks
Officer...
Gonna race illegally with this permit?
Wouldn't dare
I'm thinking of buying a 50 c.c.
Next time you tell a lie don't blink so much
Did he not pass?
Could he fail?
Passed
Catch!
What is it?
So generous!
I've never scored a gift like that on my birthday
I won it in a lucky draw
Look at this one. Who's it from?
Who's it from?
So many hearts!
Me
That's so sweet
It's beautiful!
It's your favorite song
I've already got the CD
How much was it? Doesn't look cheap
You're so unromantic
If I were you, I'd give her a big kiss
He's right... give her a kiss
Let me finish opening the presents first
Who's this from?
Me
You've got your license take it easy on the road
This is for your next race in Macau
Thanks
You got your license?
Car?
Motorbike
Who's this from?
From you?
What are you all doing?
Who's going to give me a hand?
Well? You deaf? Go and help!
Come on!
How long have you been together?
Six... seven years now. She's been working for my old man since graduation
What?
Would you believe I've never seen her cry?
Crying is good?
I don't mean that... but you know, girls...
I know You like those soft girly type...
... who'd cuttle and coo...
Yeah. She doesn't care about me
It's her character
She's very stubborn
Whenever I talk about racing she pulls a long face
She worries about you
You want a chick who just eggs you on to go faster and faster?
You really want a girlfriend like that?
I had a foreign chick like that in London
Once I fell over as soon as I started up the engine
You know what she did?
She laughed and applauded...
... Like it was a joke
I wanted to slap her!
Well, it's not an easy thing...
... to maintain a relationship for such a long time
Sure. We certainly know each other's shortcomings
And virtues, too?
It's really a long time
I guess it's not bad if you can just put up with each other
Look at her! She's having a hard time
Cheer her up
It's useless
Come on!
Go!
Let me help
It's not that I don't like the music box
I might not race I don't even have a bike, do l?
Up to you. You never listen to me
It's my birthday Don't be such a wet blanket
I'm not feeling well
You say that every time you don't want to talk
It's true. It's my period
I've run out of medicine Can you go buy some for me?
Ask your sis to get them
Forget it. I'll go myself
Racing Association
Did they approve me?
No
They decided to disqualify you
Why?
Maybe it's your reputation
I haven't done any illegal racing for a long time
What about last December? When Yan got so badly hurt
He's recovered and will race this year
They approved him but not me. Why?
Sorry that I can't help Maybe you should talk to your dad
He's a committee member He's got influence
He must have spoken against me
I don't believe it
I'll talk to him tomorrow
No. I'm not going to beg favors from him
Don't you want to race?
If that's your goal...!
Why should I have to beg him?
He's your old man!
No one would say anything even if you knelt before him
You're a family To hell with this face-saving bullshit
Buy him a present
Something to drink, perhaps
I'm not going
Up to you
That's right, he's not drinking anymore
What can you give him instead?
Why'd he quit drinking?
Something to do with uric acid or cholesterol
Can't remember
Course, he's no longer a young man
I don't why he's been trying to act like one lately
Look at the way he dresses
He's an oddball, that one!
Just like you!
Uncle Paul. Happy birthday
Thanks. Have a seat. Join the game?
I'll be fine. You go ahead
Auntie, look. It's Joe
This is Joe's girlfriend
Was that bamboos? Wait...
You missed your turn
Are you that mean?
OK. I won't take your money
Paul. Here comes Joe
It's for you
Happy birthday Paul and best wishes for your health
Thank you
I told Joe you were suffering from uremia
He went right out to get ginseng for you
Uremia my ass!
Damn it! My problem is uric acid
That's what I meant. My mistake
Come, have a drink outside
OK...
Excuse me
You hungry? Want some noodles?
No, thanks
Enjoy
I want to talk to you
How many bikes are you entering this year?
Seven or eight
Why so few?
Those Hell Angels will never make proper racers
No point in sending them
True. Do you have any spare bikes?
Why?
I want to sponsor a small team...
... in the name of my bar
You racing?
No way Haven't got the flexibility anymore
It's different with a big chopper
I'll even take you on with one of those
So who's riding?
Joe and Jiale
Are you here for my birthday?
or for my bikes?
Of course for your birthday... and your bikes
And you?
I want your bikes
I have six reserved for Teddy for the Senior section
Two for Xian and Dahua for the pros section
There's a 250 c.c. left...
We could use that
I'd have given it to you if you'd asked earlier
What's changed?
I've a new racer. Real fast...
Here he is!
Happy birthday, Uncle Paul A small present for you
Thank you
You know him? You stole his bike for a ride once
I knew I shouldn't have come
Don't go! The banquet hasn't even started yet
I don't care what I ride I'll win on a regular model
You don't have to do this on me
Do what?
Joe, please!
Even if you're scared I'll beat them...
... you shouldn't have blocked my permit
When did I ever do that? That's ridiculous!
I've nothing more to say. Let's go!
What's with you, Joe? Where are you going?
I said let's go
Bye, Uncle Paul
Let's get outta here
Did you have to pull such a stunt on my birthday?
Stop yelling, Paul. We have guests here
Paul, I must say...
... that I quite enjoy watching you and your son fight
It's like watching a movie You'd better shut up!
Come on, Paul. You have guests to greet
It's OK. Don't worry
Are you very close?
Just friends
Look, we all have the same hobby
Why all the hostility?
Win or lose, we can still be friends
Does he think of you as a friend?
Now you're on his old man's team...
... he'll never take you as a friend
You'll be like his father's toy
He'll destroy you just to anger the old man
Even if you win the race in Macau...
... no one here will consider you a champ
That is, unless you beat him
What's wrong? You have a row?
Let's go
I told you so!
You wouldn't believe me
OK, we're off
Joe, I want to talk to you
Later. Let's go outta here before my step-mother comes down
I said hold this
Joe!
Please don't misunderstand me
London called and said they couldn't find the bike
Then your dad called so I said yes to him
I'll help you get another one
I don't need your help
Yeah, you've got your bike
I've been thinking of you as my friend
I haven't
Fine
You know the trophy means a great deal to me
When I claim it, I don't want people saying I'm not the real champ
Let's race now
Wait till you've won it first
Let's leave a race to Clear Water Bay restore the banquet start
Go
You'd better leave first
Joe, those bastards are after us
What d'ya want?
Wanna race?
Clear Water Bay?
If you can keep an eye on my tail-light you win
Don't do it, Joe
Call Jiale. Ignore them
Xian, they aren't coming
Head them off
Go!
Pull over to the side
If we don't race them they'll take us for wimps
You'd better go
No. Joe, don't
Go home. There's a taxi I'll get it for you
What are you doing? Do you have to go?
Come! What's up?
Over here! Meiling
Let's go, Meiling. No
Let's go. I'm not going!
What are you doing? You want to die with him?
I'm not going! Let's go!
Stop pulling me!
I've had enough of you!
Go and it's over between us
Wait! I'm talking to you, Joe
Waiting for us?
Yin, they're behind us
Bastards! We had our chicks with us just then
Cut the crap! Let's race!
Don't let 'em get in front. Block 'em!
They're chicken, they have to brake
They don't used to race on the road
Be careful!
He's slowing down, speed up!
Watch out!
Why'd you look back? Almost ran into you
Why there are cars come towards?
Two-way lane, be careful
What's up?
Is it OK? OK
Is it OK?
Dad, how's mum?
Mum!
Mum! Get down, kid
Mum!
Why are you cutting up my pants?
You can't get up. Lie back down
Why am I here?
You can't get up. Lie back down
Blood pressure drop, prepare blood
Joe, come take a picture with mum
Let's take a picture together. Come!
Joe, come take a picture with me
Come, Joe. No
No. Take a picture with me
Joe, where're you going?
Be a good boy Don't run around, be careful
Paul, see what he's done!
What is this?
What d'ya think? He's spilled paint everywhere!
Why can't you behave?
Spitting at me? You little shit!
I hit you because you're naughty
It's for your own good. Understand?
Take this!
Be calm
That's no way to treat your son
Can't you be more gentle?
Why don't you teach him then?
Lay off it, will ya?
Try and shut your own son up!
You can't push him too hard
Can't I have a little rest when I come home?
What do you want? Don't you have any work?
I'm warning you: don't mess around with my staff
Look how fat you are!
You're ticklish! Don't go!
I've told you not to ride my bikes without permission!
Stop riding my bike! Don't hit me again
Happy birthday
Thanks. I've a present for you, too
What?
My license has been suspended
Really?
Great! Fantastic!
You'll never be able to race again
Where are you going?
I'm going to die
You'll only be happy if I die
Forget it!
There's no pulse
Nurse, he's awake!
I'll get the doctor
Joe
You've just...
Weren't you trying to tell me something just now?
It wasn't just now...
That was ten days ago!
He's conscious
I don't suppose you'll be giving me your bike
But...
... in case you change your mind gimme a ring
I'll win for sure
How are you today? Feeling better?
Much better
Nurse, is he OK?
He's real lucky. It'll be fatal if there're blood clouts in the brain
Let me change his bandage
Miss Ho
Look! Your wife's scared to tears!
What a pity!
Don't drive so fast after you've recovered
Yee...
Go to him
Yee...
You crying?
Look at you! What an ugly duckling!
Easy!
Watch your steps!
See you
Take a good rest!
Hi, still here?
At least a couple of more months to stay You?
I'm here for a check-up
Great. See you
No need to worry
See! I've recovered completely
I can even stand on my head! Wanna watch?
You're so careless... Let me help you
You OK? Yeah
Watch out
What's up?
Nothing
Eat up
Please give this to Joe for me
Without you as a competitor this trophy simply means nothing...
Get well soon. See you on the race-track next year. David
Can you get me two fried eggs?
Sure
I want to eat salad
Strange. She smiled
Haven't seen her smile for a long time
Has your neck recovered?
Much better but it's still painful in the chest
How come the wound is round?
It's caused by the helmet The helmet? How?
You see, the bike was in high speed...
... when it crashed on the railing... The head hit first
The helmet also crashed
But the neck wasn't strong enough to support it and it went off...
I'll teach him a lesson
... and pressed against the chest leaving a mark there
It sounds awful!
I'm just telling you the facts lt'd be worse if he was faster
The crash would have been much harder...
... and the helmet would have exploded It would be like a broken egg
Don't you believe? I don't
Joe, people are talking about you
What?
They said... you've actually recovered for a while
It's just you didn't want to race against David...
... that you're faking
Those bastards!
I bet there must have been grease on the road
Otherwise it wouldn't have'en possible for the bike to fly off like that
after he'd made that curve
There must be something wrong
Yin, gimme the helmet
I'm all prepared Let's start practice next week
We'll race him again
Yeah. Let's do that
What's wrong?
Yee. Get out of here
All of you! What're you doing?
You want him to die, do you? He's still not recovered!
Why can't you leave him alone?
And you! You're pro, aren't you?
Avenge for him, then!
So what? All you do is to yell at me!
Try that once more!
Get out!
I don't wanna see all of you anymore
Get lost!
It's all your fault! Why not talk about girls?
Insane! It'll be shit too!
Why blame it on me? None of my business!
Sorry
Why ask him to practice when he's still sick! Bastard!
So what? Ouch!
So you call them your friends?
All they know is eat and drink...
... yet they never pay for the repairs of their bikes
Just the booze would've cost more than a couple of thousand bucks each month
And here they are telling you to risk your life again!
Have they ever cared about you?
Come and massage my neck There's a small pain
Where? Here?
What's up? You were like a tigress
Look at you! You look awful
Crying all the time
Why?
Scared I'll die? Scared I'll leave you by yourself?
Don't say that!
Will you still want me if I'm crippled?
No
What if I'm paralyzed?
You're out of your mind or what?
Everything will be OK if you don't race
Just once. For the race in Macau
Sometimes I just wonder...
... I mean... watching the way you looked at the bike and the engine...
... what did you like in them?
The speed
You've had over 100 stitches all over your body...
It's all its fault
He's even worse
He went into pieces
You're saying “he
It may be just an engine
But...
... sometimes I really feel that they've got a life of their own
When I take on a curve...
... they'd warn me if there's something wrong
Either it's a slight vibration in the engine, or the tire’s squeak
I'm telling you the truth It wasn't their fault last time
We know each other very well
All the bikes in the neighbor-hood know us, too
Yee...
I like riding on them because it inspires my spirit to fight...
... to challenge myself
When I'm riding...
... I can feel the wind blowing in front of me
If I speed up
it's like racing with the wind
I'd bow down to reduce the resistance caused by the wind...
... and keep on going...
... until I've won the wind
I can't afford to lose
That trophy was supposed to be mine
Joe
are you just being jealous...
... or vain?
Everyone knows that you're the fastest
You... you don't need that trophy...
... to prove yourself
Even if you win, so what?
You may lose the next time
Don't give a damn to how people may think of you
There are other things to achieve
Yee...
I don't want...
... to lie to you
Just this once...
Please
OK, no more race. Promise
I promise never to race again
Swear!
Why?
I promised you I wouldn't go around with another girl
It's been seven years now Have I broken my promise?
Who knows?
Surely I'd wanted to but you were watching all the time
What?
You've hooked me up
I'm afraid I've started to like you a little
So long...
I'm in love with you
How much?
It's your problem
Joe, I don't want you to be a cripple...
No, I won't
... nor be paralyzed
I promise...
... even if you're crippled or paralyzed... I'll always be with you
But you must promise me... you must never die
Don't die...
No, I won't. I'll never die
What's up?
Something's wrong with the engine There's a strange noise when I speed up
Let's try it on a straight road and find out
Where are you going?
Stay here
Your neck OK?
I'm fine
Jiale, slow down. Not too fast
Look at yourself
What are you trying to hide?
What does it mean by this look?
I know...
I know you're trying to help
But l...
It's just like the injury your waist suffered...
It's just an accident
Have you ever regretted?
Look at those trophies...
What do they worth?
I'm wondering if I should really give it up
Maybe...
... it simply doesn't worth my...
Worth? You're asking me if it's worth it?
Ask yourself!
Is this clothe worth buying?
I don't think so
But you like it that's why it's worth it
Have you gone nuts?
You really think racing's the safest sport in the world?
How many times have you fallen?
This time is different
I've never been so close to...
... death!
Everything was turned upside down in my mind
It's a most...
... horrible feeling
You wouldn't know the route
I was there
There's this car...
... which wouldn't let me cut in
The road in front of me was getting more and more narrow
I sped up...
Suddenly everything became silence...
... until in the end all that I could hear
was the sound of my own heartbeat
When you concentrate you won't hear anything
You mustn't crash
It was like a split second
He forced me to the side
Didn't know how many times I turned around...
But both of us came out OK
I went to celebrate with him by drinking
I remember saying to him... it was...
... it was really exciting It felt like such a long time...
I recalled a lot of things
even the way he looked in school what he did... down to every detail
He was drunk that day So I took him home after he'd thrown up
But no one expected that he'd...
... die the very next day
It was a shock in his brain
Maybe I should have joined the race
I should really have ridden that car...
But I didn't
Time has since passed away
The truth is, the more you're scared the more you'd overcome it
It's too late
Too late. Nothing's left
What if...
What if it doesn't work...?
It's nothing. Just forget it
Really?
You still have other goals to achieve in life...
... don't you?
Anything wrong with it?
Why did you stop so soon? Almost ran into you
What's bothering you?
Tell me
I'm scared
I'll never dare to ride on a bike again
It's good to be scared
You know why?
It's because you've grown up
You've learned to consider the results of your actions
I remember telling you that one day you'll learn to be scared
Once you're scared, you'll quit racing
Maybe it's time you do
No, can't be this soon
I know what you're scared of
You're afraid that people will find out
No one will know
You don't have to tell them
You should give up racing...
... now
I'll quit my job and help you
You know all the mechanics Let's work on the shop
I mustn't give up
I mustn't... Don't force yourself
You can find some other hobbies for replacement
Maybe tennis, cycling...
You still have a career...
... not to mention me
Promise me
What do you think of the door? Should we change it as well?
And this lamp, too Maybe we needn't change that
It's still rather new
What a waste!
You must be thinking you're the champ!
Give me some
Come on, everyone
Jiale, why is business so bad?
Look at this
No idea
Maybe it's the refurbishment
It's too pretty. More like a restaurant
I'm serious It's started to be in the red
Where are the boys who used to come to our shop?
He was famous back then and people came here out of admiration
You couldn't even turn them down
They've given him a name
What is it?
I'd rather keep it to myself
Jiale, don't tell him that if you think of him as a friend
Promise me
Jiale, it's been a while since we last went to dinner
Let's eat out tonight
Sure
I'll hang out at old man's bar tonight
Sure. I've made some cards for you to give to people
The gang's inside
They must have done that
Forget it. This was just a game
Don't bother
Let's go somewhere
Why?
So you're scared of riding a bike alright
But aren't you scared of those punks too?
Is this a joke or what?
Long time no see
Hello
You in a rush? Stay longer
John
Drop by if you've time
Sure
I'll go. Chat in my shop
I'll check up your bike
Check your bike. It depends!
Wanna drink?
No, thanks
Come to my shop
I've moved recently It's very far from there
Next time
Didn't you see his card?
Have you gone nuts from your crash?
Are you drunk or something?
Xian. Sit down
I've had enough of him
How are you doing?
Fine
You don't need this You knew where it is
As you like
Are you well?
You made me puke
Why don't you laugh out? Why all this pretense?
Who's laughing? I didn't
You thought you're champ?
What are you implying? You're blaming me for his crash?
Are you?
Don't get into a fight
Look who's talking?
D'ya know what he's been saying behind our back?
He said Joe was like you...
... and that he's scared
I never said that
Who else would have?
I did
Didn't David win?
Aren't you waiting for him?
As far as I can see you've completely recovered
Xian! Let me do the talking!
You scared?
You can think of me as a loser
Is that so?
Admit it if you're scared like old man
You're not qualified to speak to me
What kind of bullshit is this?
You wanna race, don't you?
Let's do it now
Jiale!
I lost
I'm scared
Does this make you look bad?
You must think I'm being nasty by making you lose face. Right?
You remember you did the same to us?
Let's go
You admit that you lost?
Stop that, will you?
I'll race for you
What's the use of that? You're not me
Fine. It'll be my own race, then
Don't go! You're not his competitor
What did you say?
I wasn't even afraid of racing against you! You're telling me he's faster?
I was telling others that I was second...
... because I thought of you as my best friend, that I admired you
I didn't go to Macau because you're disqualified and I wanted to go with you
I would have been the champ!
You're scared, but I'm not! You don't want the No. 1 lot outside...
... I do
Stop!
I'll race you alone! Choose your route
What are you trying to do? Can't you stop this game?
Jiale!
You thought you were faster?
Fine. You're the fastest. OK?
Don't go
Jiale
Give me the key
What're you doing?
Jiale, don't!
His is a racing car! What d'ya want to prove?
What did you say?
I was stabbing on your side Yet you made me lose face
I didn't mean to. Can you just stop?
Jiale!
Where is he?
I've no idea
Call the ambulance!
How did you drive?
You ran into mine first
Are you OK? Is your car OK? Good
What about my bike? Jesus, what a mess! How can I repair that?
Grandma'll be mad at me
Jiale
I'm OK. Must be the joint
I'm thirsty! Any water?
Is there a 7-11 around?
Any 7-11? I've got water
No, I don't think there's any 7-11...
It's finished! Where shall l find the replacement engine?
Nowhere!
Don't let grandma know about this What should I do...?
If she knows it
She'll never let me race again Sit down first
Let him sit down first. Jiale!
Don't let grandma know...
Jiale sit down and have some water first!
Thanks. I'm real thirsty
Jiale!
Call the ambulance!
The necklace is real heavy! It's choking me!
Take it away for me, quick! It's choking me!
Jiale!...
Did he crash again? Is he OK?
This little rascal never listens!
My God! Look at this!
Holy Mary! It's in pieces!
It's going to cost me a fortune again!
Which hospital is he in?
Why didn't you stay with him? He's afraid of darkness
Don't frighten me!
Don't...
Joe
I've told you to look after him!
I've told you to look after my grandson...
Listen...
I won't listen...
Grandma... Go away!
I want a bike, the same model as his...
No
I'll buy one from you. OK?
I'm not selling anything to you
You want me to beg you, don't you?
Fine
I'm begging you in front of everybody
I'm begging you now. Is that OK?
I didn't ask you to do that
Can you be a little nicer?
Have you ever been nice to me?
Who am I to you?
What about me, then?
I had my first license at nineteen Why didn't you give me a bike?
Why give to others, but never to me?
Why the prejudice?
Why deprive me of all happiness?
Ever since my schooldays I've never had a happy moment
You think of me only as an enemy
Have I ever done anything wrong? Tell me!
Yes
You never had any conversation with me
When I was sick you never took me to a doctor
You scolded me and beat me
You hated me every time you saw me
You never smiled at me
You treat the maid servant better than me
You treat them staff better than me
I'll never treat my son like you treat me
What're you doing? Paul?
This is the last time
I'm asking you for the last time
Will you give me the bike?
It's still early. Let's go for a walk
What for? I'm alright
Couldn't care less about you
It's me who'd like to have a walk How about that?
How long since your wife's death did we meet each other?
A year or so, I guess
You ever realized the kind of pressure I've to face...
... as step-mother all these years?
Every friend and relative of yours were watching
They all thought I'd mistreat Joe like all step-mothers in those fairy tales
You were too sensitive
But frankly...
sometimes you do look a little viscous
It was a hard time for me
Strict with Joe and your ma would give me the eye
Lenient and she'd accuse me of indulging him
That's why I devoted myself completely to my own son as soon as he's born
Maybe I should be held responsible as well...
Joe hadn't got a mother...
I should have paid more attention to him
You mustn't blame yourself
Look at you! You're just like Joe!
Me like him? In what way?
The temperament! The passion for racing!
I couldn't stop you from racing either...
... so why are you stopping him now?
Give him the bike!
Why should l?
Cause you've given too many things to my own son
No matter what comes between you and him...
... he's still your son
This is something you can never change
You should know he's lost his confidence completely...
Give him an opportunity It's an opportunity for yourself, too!
Why did we hate each other so much?
Something must have gone wrong
It might have to do with me
What are you trying to do? This is useless!
Where's my tool?
I say, Jiale could you go upstairs and...
Don't force yourself
I'm all set
Is this necessary?
Scared?
Admit you're a loser
Name the time
Sunday
Where are you going to?
Canada, to my mother's
I'll leave in the morning
Do you have to go?
Why?
Because of me?
No, it's just...
You've said it
Why are you here, then?
Yee, I promise never to race again
I wanted to go to Macau at least once...
I'll give that up! Promise
But I must race David tomorrow
You can't leave me at this hour
Did I upset you?
Sorry about that
I think we'd better separate You'll be a happier person
You know something?
If I leave you I don't have to worry about you anymore
If you're crippled I don't have to look after you
We'll still be friends If you die, I'll feel sorry for you
I don't want a broken heart
I thought about marrying and having children with you
But I can't afford to live in fear
Anything wrong with that?
Go avenge for Jiale!
It has nothing to do with vengeance
I must regain my confidence, Yee!
If I lose...
... I won't be able to achieve anything I'll be scared all my life
You dare make a curve at 200...
... you're telling me you're scared?
You don't understand
I'll have nothing to cling to... if I lose this race
How about me, Joe? What am I to you?
Let me tell you I'm just a voluntary nurse to you
You never thought about me...
When did you ever care?
You may say I'm selfish... But please don't come to me anymore
Looks like it's going to rain You came on your bike?
Go cover it
The road is dry. Change the tire
The road is dry
You may come down
Are you OK?
Watch out!
You need help?
No, thanks
Don't come out onto the road, granny Watch out for the traffic
My grandson is crazy about this kind of bike
He loves watching the video
Those racers, all they do is racing in endless circles...
... sometimes fall over sometimes get up...
... don't know what they're doing?
Are you OK?
I was lucky to see you waving at me
Otherwise I'll crash for sure
Last time I crashed didn't you help stop the traffic behind?
Aren't we stupid?
I'm a total failure
Why?
I only thought about racing...
and nothing else including the people around me
I blamed you for Jiale's death
But actually it's...
... more my responsibility
I didn't think of his feelings
And today...
... I used you
to overcome my fear
There are things in life...
... which you'll never be able to recover...
... once they've passed away
Can we just be ordinary persons...
... and stop challenging ourselves?
Sure. It's always better to be relaxed
Pluck up your spirit! I'm only concerned with facts...
... not the results
I must say you're the faster one
Yee's leaving today
Where?
Canada
Why are you still here?
We had an appointment
You're blaming me?
You didn't have to come!
You're separated?
Guess so
What time's the flight?
Around 10
You still have time. Go find her!
She told me not to
Women are liars
Liars?
Of course! They lie by saying
they don't mind you drink with your friends...
And they lie by saying they don't want to marry you
Isn't that so?
Why should I lie to you?
You may be a better racer but I'm a better lover
Now I understand why you failed to dodge that beer can
You were thinking of your girl
Nothing like that!
Admit it!
I promise I won't make fun of you
if you come to ask for my sympathy for your lost love
OK
Let's have booze tonight
What d'ya mean by tonight? Go find her!
Girlfriends aren't like bikes
You don't change them as you like
If you love her, make her pregnant
What are you talking about?
I'm telling you to marry her and be responsible
You may be faster than the wind...
... but never time
My bike has broken down
No more excuse, please
Use mine
It's alright for not having any fond memories at your old age...
But it'll be awful for having only regrets
At least try!
Park your bike or I'll have it towed
To the airport?
Wait under the shade. The sun is burning
Yee
Are you thirsty?
Let's find someplace to have a drink
Yee, don't go!
I'll never race anymore
Why do you always fail
to keep your promise?
Why lie to me...
... even at this very moment?
I lied to you because...
... I was afraid you'd get angry
I swear I'll never do that
You will
You've come back to me
because you're not used to being alone
After a while you'll find me a bore
You'll hate me for not letting you race
I won't I like you because you won't let me race
I like you because you bug me...
You bug me because...
... I'm wrong
They're towing your bike
Go get it first
Remember what you said?
That even if I'm crippled or paralyzed
you'll always be with me?
I promised you I'd never die
I want to ask you one thing
Last night when you told me to never come back, did you mean it?
Even if you did, I'll never give you up
I'll follow you wherever you go until you come back to me
You know why I can't live without you?
Cause no one has ever shed tears for me...
... except you
I won't do that anymore
They'll be towing my car
if you too keep on talking