BEIJING
MOSCOW
Siberia, Russia Beijing to Moscow K3 Train
Early 1990s Russia, with the economy in shambles, everything is for sale.
Traders flocked the K3 Rainway service connecting Beijing and Moscow,
selling cheap goods at exorbitant prices.
Just as blood attracts sharks,
a veritable money train filled with easy-loaded passengers would attract nothing but bandits...
Hey, beautiful.
Here, come on.
Sit here, come.
Do you have what it takes?
Don't underestimate me, little miss.
I will impress you.
Show me.
Show her!
Show!
Take it off!
- How about that? - See you in a bit.
Don't go!
Shoes!
That's enough.
Don't block the way,
get inside.
No smoking here!
- What's wrong with you? - Don't move!
Get back inside.
What is happening?
This is a robbery!
What do you want?
Don't move!
Damn it!
Hurry! Hurry! Hurry!
Open the door!
Don't hurt me!
Watch! Give it to me! Hurry up!
Screw you!
Get back inside!
Stop!
Damn!
Get down!
Pull the brakes!
What do you want?
Don't move or I'll kill you!
My money...
What are you doing?
Someone is coming!
Let's go!
Start the engine.
Catch up, quickly!
Go!
Sir.
BMove another muscie and I'll kill you!
Hi again, bitch.
Please, don't hurt her!
I don't have any money!
Kill the bullshit.
What's this, then?
Who the heck do you think you are?
Hands off! Bitch!
Stop pretending with me? You hear me?
- Sir, I won't move! - Who are you to look down upon?
Let me see, what have I missed.
Want me to take over?
Show her what you got!
MOSCOW MISSION
BEIJING
How's that?
Don't break it!
Is this all?
- Do you have more? - Yeah! Of course!
This is good.
Good?
How about you make an offer then?
Make an offer?
Hey, you!
People's Public Security
Yo, college dude, there's a rule here, keep it clean and tidy.
Our captain is particularly concerned.
Got it.
Captain Cui,
fresh kid out of the Public Security University, just assigned.
My name Sun Jiandong.
I heard you're good at drawing.
I wanted to go to art school,
but always dreamed to become a cop. So I went to the Public Security University.
We've never had a college kid here before.
You are the first one.
In here,
the publicity department, they may need your help.
But I specialize in criminal investigation.
What's the rush, Director Zhuo?
Why the urgent meeting in the middle of the night?
The minister asked for you by name without saying why.
The Ministry of Public Security of the People's Republic of China
The K3 train heist
has jeopardized trade between China and Russia, tranished our nation's reputation,
and is now a major threat to both domestic and international travelers.
We've been ordered to find the perpetrators
with the greatest endeavor.
The Criminal Investigation Bureau,
the Railway Public Security Bureau,
the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau, and the Beijing Railway Public Security Bureau,
are assembling a joint task force, and sending a specialized team to Russia
to arrest the criminals, and bring them back for trail.
We cannot let anyone get away!
The Chinese community in Moscow is not big.
We are completely exposed, while the enemies are hidden in the shadows.
I need a few reliable hands on desk.
I'll transfer Chief Li Jian from the Beijing Narcotics Division to assist you.
I need Kazimir Gang from Manzhouli as well.
Consul Zhang from Chinese Embassy in Russia,
will assist your operation.
Legan Superyision Department
All yours?
Did you steal or snatch?
Yamamoto Isoroku?
Why don't you call yourselt Yokomicho Keiji?
Fake passport?
You're quite bold.
Tell me! Where did all this come from?
I only took one bag,
a small one. - You robbed a train, didn't you?
No, no, no...
I didn't get on that train.
What train?
I didn't mention any particular train.
You said it yourself.
I dare you!
Suck it back!
I'll tell you what,
this is a gang crime.
Whether you are the mastermind or an accomplice,
detemines your sentencing.
I am giving you a chance now.
If you tell everything you know now, I'll consider it a meritorious act.
Do you hear me?
Here.
Talk.
Think again,
what exactly happened on K3?
I was dragged into this mess by this dude called D.
- What D? - The D as in ABCD.
I went to Moscow to deliver goods,
and he asked me over, saying that,
there will be a girl scouting in the carriage
to collect the compartment numbers of the rich merchants for us.
So I thought, I was going to Moscow anyway,
might as well do this with him. - What's the full name of this D?
I have no idea.
Remember how he looks?
His face?
Come in.
Grachev Sergey Pavlovich's Moscow Contact Number
Captain, based on Ironhead's description,
I've drawn 2 sketches, one with a mask, and one without,
according to the provided features. - Bring them along.
- We can't fully trust Ironhead. - Understood.
Get these people's visas done quickly.
- Can you speak Russia? - Russia? I don't.
But I was the English teaching assistant in college.
Get your visa as well, then. And go to the accounting department to withdraw come money,
and exchange for foreign currency at the bank. We are taking the train to Moscow.
Moscow?
Smile.
I am Sun Jiandong, Public Security University of China,
class of 93'. - I'm from the Criminal Investigation Department in Manzhouli,
born and raised in China.
My great grandfather migrated to China from Siberia.
Nice to meet you, Brother Gang.
- What would you like to drink? - 3 cups of black tea.
- Sure. - Thank you.
There will be a girl scouting in the carriage
to collect the compartment numbers of the rich merchants for us.
Give me your cigaratte.
Miss, can I please borrow your lighter?
Thank you.
Bagito Bakery
Don't move!
Put your stuff in here!
Hurry up!
Wow, branded stuff...
Hand in over!
Help! Robbers!
- They are going to kill us! - What happened?
Don't move.
Hey, buddy,
this train is mine, I've scouted.
Where are you guys from?
- None of your damn business! - Come on, we are in the same business,
and also both Chinese.
Listen, the next train is yours,
understand? - Whatever you say.
This train is all yours. You from Beijing, right?
Fengtai. Get up!
Novosibirsk Transit Train Station
MOSCOW
There were four of them, the leader is from Beijing.
I've told Whisker not to go.
But that bastard didn't listen! What about Zhenzhen?
Why would she tag along?
Her mother is sick and she needs the money.
Can you please be quiet?
Quiet!
My apologies.
Do you do the same in your own country?
Apologies.
It's my brother's birthday this Sunday.
I want to give him a present.
Let me take care of it.
Did Igor find a job?
He works as a security guard in a casino owned by Koreans.
The cashflow in that casino
is insane.
Who is it?
Darling!
Help!
Hello, my brother!
How do you do?
Do you have my things?
[REPUBLIC OF KOREA}
[JAPAN]
Have you heard the robbery on K3, May 6th?
What happened?
You didn't do it, did you?
If I knew your people were on the train,
I'd take care of them.
You were definitely involved.
You have no sense of humor.
My people were robbed.
How funny is that?
Come on!
Let me introduce you to a new friend. This here,
Vasily, he's a big shot in Moscow!
There's nothing he can't do in Moscow!
- Pleased to meet you! - And this here,
Mr. Jin from Nanchang.
Well, you see, my boss is a successful entrepreneur.
He dreams of becoming a pilot. Though his dream didn't come true,
he has always wanted to bay a CY-27 fighter jet
as a collectible.
If this deal goes through, the two of us will have a 10% commission, my brother.
You think I'm part of Russia Departmen of Defense?
Excuse me.
The Train Station
Follow that car. See where they're going.
Really? Follow them? Nothing but a couple of thieves.
- Who else could they be? - I don't know.
All I know is that I was terrified.
I went back to the train after I called you,
and hid in the restroom the entire time.
I have arranged supply for you from the embassy.
Phones and faxes are all set up.
You can also have the car.
Be careful when you go out. It's a bit of a mess around here lately.
I heard the female victim is still in Moscow.
Yes.
Miao Ziwen is no good for you.
Staying with him can't earn you money, and you'll get into trouble sooner or later.
- Jealous? - Can't I?
Isn't it too late now?
You've had your chance.
You wouldn't want me anyway.
You will only get hurt being with a guy like me.
The car behind has been following us.
Turn left at the next alley.
We've been spotted.
We're being followed.
Hold on tight.
Your mother is sick. Who's taking care of her?
- My brother. - Here.
- That's a lot of money... - Don't forget
to find out Lily's whereabouts from Miao Ziwen for me.
Director Zhuo asked me to tell you
that Li Jian has arrived, the bait has been set.
Let's have something to eat.
This is yours.
We'll split up.
We need to team up when we go out. Our disguises are businessmen,
coming to Moscow to collect debts.
Bagito Bakery, 28 Barlow Street
And also, keep a close eye on the bakery
and its surroundings.
The leather-jacket lady might show up there.
- Got it. - Understood!
This is the bakery.
Cui!
Sergey!
- Cui! - My dear friend!
- Long time no see. - How have you been?
I'm doing good!
Here.
Thank you.
- Just out of curiosity, how did you two meet? - This way.
Back in the days I was studying abroad at the Minzu College. I lost my wallet on a train.
Cui found it for me,
and I didn't lose a single penny.
They destroyed the whole country!
Stop complaining, it is your party to be blamed!
All the good old years. People were happy back then.
- What are they arguing about there? - Politics.
The two parties are in a rough fight.
Recently, the economy here has been terrible.
Prices have skyrocketed, and Ruble hits rock bottom.
Now even for a little foreign currency,
these criminals will do anything.
Sergey?
Pasha, good to see you.
- Good to see you too. - Let me introduce you.
This is Cui, a friend from Beijing. He is here for business.
And this is Pasha.
- Hello. - Hi.
- He is the president of the China-Russia Trade Association. - What kind of business are you in?
We're a debt collecting company.
We come here to help people collect debts.
No kidding, we can really use your service here.
Let's keep in touch.
Pasha has a great reputation within the Chinese community.
He has connections in both legal and illegal circles.
However, you sould also be cautious of him, he can betray anyone
for the tiniest amount of profit. - Aren't you from the KGB?
We need resources from the KGB.
It is now called the Federal Security Bureau.
I need to find these three individuals.
Also, I need some police assistance.
We have traveled a long way, and we cannot return empty-handed.
I'll do my best.
Our department is spliting.
It's a mess here.
Everyone is worried about their own future.
Good luck to you.
Thank you.
What?
What are you doing?
What!
- What are you doing? - That enough!
Whisker robber that train.
Is boss pissed off?
He's got guts now,
and wants to go solo. Didn't make any money,
and he might have exposed himself already.
That bastard
is going to drag us down.
I shouldn't have let you on that train.
I heard the boss and Vasily used to work together.
One is from Beijing, the other Guandong. How did they meet?
I thought you two were close.
Why are you asking me now?
I only knew he's from Guandong.
He helped me with my visa to Russia in 1990.
- He's a good person. - A good person?
Did you know that the boss started his career with him?
The boss used to run a stall at the Zoo.
He met Vasily when he went to Guandong to source goods
and learned a lot about doing business from Vasily.
"If you want to make big money, you have to risk high."
3 years ago,
the boss came here to find Vasily,
and the two of them became partners again,
extorting human smugglers.
I heard Vasily has a daughter.
Where is she now?
Why do you care so much about him?
- You've hooked up with him before, haven't you? - What are you talking about?
You're the one kooking up with your boss!
I'm sorry.
I'm so sorry, I over reacted.
Hit me. Won't you? Hit me.
Hit me.
Hit me, won't you?
Please... I'm sorry. I love you.
I love you so much.
- Thank you! - My mom likes you a lot.
The French cheese you sent is her favourite.
Pressing both buttons at the same time?
What floor are we going to?
To Hell.
Ok, I'll go with you.
- Marina! - Happy birthday, Igor!
- Hey, bro! - Here.
Igor!
- For your birthday. - Is this for me?
A Rolex?
- Wow! - Do you like it?
Finally, I can throw away this shitty watch!
Welcome to the Water Palace Casino!
While your sister tries her luck, why don't you show me around this Water Palace?
Thanks, baby!
Chips and there.
This is the VIP entrance.
The back door is connected to the underground city.
Thr routes spread like a spider's web down there.
This way.
Here is the cosino's back door.
We are now at the center of Moscow's sewer system.
The Water Palace was converted from the master control room that operates the gates.
They will open when water accumulates,
and excess water will be released to the river.
You're in luck, it has been raining heavily these past few days.
The gates will open in a few minutes.
I've heard the profit here is enormous.
All US dollars.
Shipped out monthly.
It's the beginning of the month, so the security is not too tough
Towards the middle of each month,
no one is allowed inside, except those with VIP cards.
The 15th of each month?
Yes.
Aren't they afraid of being robbed?
They fear the police more than robbers.
Without their uniform, these cops are worse than the robbers.
How do they smuggle the money out then?
- Have you seen this guy? - No.
Take look at this.
Have you met this guy before?
Have you seen this guy?
No.
D,
I've heard there is a big job coming up.
Why don't you count me in?
Who told you that?
You were at the casino that day. What for?
You don't even gamble.
Marina wanted to try her luck.
But you were there, too.
Cash from the K3 train plus the sales to items.
That's your share.
This is it?
The money we took from that guy
who jumped off the train alone was more than ten grand.
We all risked our lives robbing that train.
It's not enough.
I have to split the robbery money with others.
- This won't cut it. - Stop counting on me then.
How did it feel going solo last time?
Didn't get to enjoy the spoils and ended up in trouble, right?
Were you the one robbing or getting robbed?
Did it ever occur to you that these people could have been cops?
Are you blaming me?
Huh,
The fortune-telling set showed the worst sign that day.
It's your business if you go solo and mess up. Just don't drag us down.
What makes you think you are one to talk?
You're just a douchebag.
- Get him! - Stop him!
Stop!
- What the hell? - Start the car! Drive! - What do you think your are doing.
Damn it!
This is Miss Li Fang,
the victim from the train heist.
Was he one of them?
- I saw him on the train. - What about this guy?
Don't move.
They wore masks,
I can't be certain.
Do you remember any other details?
There was this guy,
who had a walkman on his waist,
he was listening to Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony.
Are you sure about that?
I was a ballet dancer.
I knew all these pieces
by heart.
Here, this is all the works of Shostakovich.
Enjoy.
Hey.
Looking for this?
You miss me?
Why don't you tell me?
Let me greet you properly.
I come and go as I please.
Oh,
this is the birthday gift I gave you back then.
A gift from my apprentice.
Of course, I'd keep it.
T celebrated my first big earnings
while listening to this piece of music.
The 10 boxes of watches you brought,
we sold them all in less than a day.
If the sewage tunnel for our smuggling wasn't discovered,
we would have been millionaires by now.
I can tell how you've been doing judging from your liquor collection.
Not so great.
My clients are scared
of being robbed. They dare not come.
Looks like a good time to join forces.
I don't have that kind of nerve. I know nothing about robbing a train, not like you.
Right.
Robbing trains doesn't require much skill,
but money comes quick.
I have made up my mind now.
Mending my ways,
and pursue greater heights.
For sure.
Go big.
I'm planning to sell jets.
There are people actually interested in the CY-27 fighter jets.
I've cheked, and it's worth around 100 grand.
I intend to sell it
for 500 grand.
But I have a better idea.
You're the master now.
If it weren't for Whisker,
we'd all be just fine in Moscow.
Let's rob the Water Palace Casino. When this is done,
let's meet in Cyprus.
Just the three of up?
- Don't forget about Zhenzhen. - There're a lot of pretty gifl in Cyprus.
Zhenzhen cannot know about this though.
I mean, besides us, who else is involved?
Sage Zhu.
He used to be a machinist. He can assist you.
Marina's brother, Igor will be our insider. He takes 10%.
The underground Water Palace used to be Moscow's
underground water pumping station.
No one does this better than you.
But my skills are rusty now.
On Lily's birthday,
I had someone deliver a Sony Walkman to her.
Guess what? Your little girl loves music,
just as much as I do! But people who love music are highly sensitive.
We can't handle the slightest bit of irritation.
Where is she now?
You'll find out when this is done.
You have my words.
Stay cool.
Do you have my sewage system blueprint?
Here.
- Thank you. - Go.
Give it to me.
Here.
This.
- Hold on. - What?
Now.
♪ In the garden, silence prevails ♪
♪ Till down breaks, tranquility unveils ♪
♪ If only you were aware ♪
♪ How precious it is to me ♪
♪ The Moscow outskirts' night ♪
Your down payment. You know I won't disappoint you.
His pager number.
That Beijing guy is looking for you.
You guys are back.
- Yes, Captain. - The bakery just closed.
No signs of the leather-jacket lady.
You should all make a call home tonight.
♪ Maybe there's much I fail to see ♪
Captain.
♪ Perhaps it's my faul ♪
♪ Perhaps everything slowly slipped away ♪
♪ Perhaps there's no need for more to say ♪
- You didn't call home? - I don't have one.
I grew up in an orphanage.
♪ Never thought we'd end this way ♪
♪ In my heart, uncertainty exists ♪
♪ Yet our promises, I still hold close ♪
♪ Impulses ebb and flow ♪
♪ Don't break my heart ♪
♪ Let tenderness once more glows ♪
Brother,
I...
I still want to take Zhenzhen with me to Cyprus.
♪ Waiting alone ♪
♪ Enduring in compliance ♪
♪ Joy in my dreams ♪
"Mysterious Death of a Chinese Woman in Moscow"
[Connected]
- What time? - They said one hour from now,
However,
under one condition.
If you're going to take action,
make sure to wait until he leaves the building. That's my agreement with Pasha.
Got it.
Moscow Chinese Chamber of Commerce Nort Branch
You're playing both sides.
What if D accused you of double-dealing?
I placed my orders with Parsha.
I'm a businessman.
I only see profit here.
Socialist Republic of Vietnam Passport
I paid for a Japanese or Korean passport.
It's difficult to get one now.
Can you wait? Longer the time, higher the price though.
Look at this watch.
Can you make it happen or not?
- Get me the Japanese or Korean ones. - Very soon.
Help!
- Get him inside! - Help!
Who did you piss off? Who did this?
- D. - Who?
- D! - D?
I... I know he's planning something big.
What is it?
Promise me you'd save me.
The sewer...
The sewer
- Save me... - Sun, drive faster!
Copy!
Hold on!
What happened?
Help the injured in the car.
Call the ambulane!
What's going on?
There's a car crash!
Is the person still alive?
Take him to the hospital.
Captain.
Shall we call an ambulance?
Kazimir,
contact Sergey immediately, and ask him to handle this.
- Roger that. - Both of you, come with me.
Yes, sir.
Let's go.
Igor told me,
the casino takes advantage of the complex layout of the sewer system
to transport cash and avoid robbery on the ground.
The floodgates open at 2 am
and the casino staff transport the cash through the sewers,
on the 15th, monthly.
Different route each time.
That's why we only have one chance.
The sewer behind is connected to the upper floodgates.
We'll wait there.
OK!
You guys keep going. Ziwen and I will go check the escape route.
Thank you.
Whisky.
You didn't tell Zhenzhen, did you?
What's wrong?
I don't want to leave Zhenzhen.
Trust me. She is not worth it.
- Here. - Sage,
is today a good day?
Of course! Ze is an auspicious sign.
Representing water. When two bodies of water connect,
confluent streams enhance the joint force between friends! We've got this!
What's that noise?
Go tell the captain. I'll keep an eye here.
Just wait until I come back.
I'll talk to you another time.
Miao Ziwen hit you, again?
Coffee, please.
Why are you still putting up with him? Let him go.
You deserve better.
I've found someone better. I just can't keep him.
Do you know Miao Ziwen's real surname?
Miao obviously.
It's Zhang. He changed it to Miao,
so he can act like Miao Qingshan's real brother.
He told me that's his mother's last name.
- He's been lying. - So are you.
When did I ever lie to you?
You never told me that
you used to smuggle with Miao Qingshan,
and extorted human smugglers.
Your coffee.
- Thank you. - But I tell you everything.
Guys tell white lies to keep you from worrying.
- Why do you take so much pleasure in arguing with me? - I am not.
The day I stopped talking to you should be the day you start to worry.
Here.
The Miao brothers
never meant to take you to Cyprus with them.
How do you know?
Maybe I'm lying.
The leather-jacket lady is with a man inside.
I'll see you.
Follow him.
Pay us our wages!
Give us our jobs back! Pay us our wages!
We need to support our family! Pay us our wages!
Give us our jobs back! Pay us our wages!
Pay us our wages!
Those two people.
No!
Let me go! No!
Pay us our wages!
Thief! Help!
He store my bag! Thief!
Please be careful when alighting trains.
Please step aside!
Sorry!
Step aside!
- Do not get on the train! - We are debt collectors.
Miss, your magazine from the train.
- Can we talk, miss? - Step away or I'll scream.
- Do you know D? - Help me! Help me!
He's a thief!
Run! Call the Police!
Robbery in broad daylight!
Police Station
What were you doing on the night of June 26th?
Sorry, no Russian.
You wanna play tough?
- Can you speak Chinese? - Who the heck are you guys?
I'm Lieutenant Colonel from the Federal Security Bureau.
These're our associates from China. Release him now!
Now!
I'm sorry, we've got the wrong person.
We're looking for a suspect.
Also an Asia.
He said sorry. It was a misunderstanding They're also looking for an Asian suprect.
Asian suprect?
Yes, an old lady just came to identify me.
Help!
Do you still remember what that person looked like?
Remember what the killer looked like?
- What was the performance that day in the theater? - What was the performance?
- Shostakovich's Symphony. - Shostakovich's Symphony.
Do you know if they will perform the symphony again soon?
Will they play the symphony again anytime soon?
The orchestra will play his fifth symphony in the theater over the weekend.
His fifth symphony will be played in the theater this weekend.
Here, my friend.
This is for you.
Thank you.
Don't trade it for alcohol!
Cui, those outlaws have guns.
I'll lend you these four guns, so that you can protect yourselves from danger.
I hope you can assist the Russian police
in capturing those criminals.
The prime minister of a neighboring country will attend today's performance.
OK.
Is that boy with sunglasses their son?
Yes, he is blind.
His parents take him everywhere they go.
They are protective of him.
All units, any sign of our target?
No.
Chinese?
That's right.
You also like Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony?
Very much.
You seem to like the fourth movement better.
How do you know?
You were humming the fourth movement just now.
Oh, right, right.
- Are you here for business? - Yes.
- I'm here to collect debts. - Debt collectors?
But you seem to have pretty good taste in music.
That wasn't me, it's was him!
How many times have I told you to do be quiet?
Shut up.
Now go to the bathroom.
Shut up.
You can't trust anyone here.
Take care.
All units, D is 1,77 meters tall.
Wearing a black suit and sunglasses.
Seat number 11-1.
He may be armed. Stay alert.
Captain.
Keep an eye on him.
He said we can only arrest him after the performance.
You cannot upset the VIPs.
There will be too many people when the performance ends.
We can block all the exits.
The VIPs have their own private exit. Once they have left,
we will screen each person one by one.
Mom, I need to use the restroom.
Attention, the blonde lady just left her seat.
Keep an eye on her.
D is in 9-12.
Prepare for arrest!
My boy! Oh my God!
Thank god.
Bravo!
- Stay back! - What happened?
I got pepper spray in my eyes.
Thank you for saving my son!
Anyone would do the same.
Why don't you go with us?
- Thank you. - My pleasure.
Well played.
It will be your turn next time.
Please, let me give you a ride.
Thank you.
I'm sorry.
That's a reported stolen car. The person has records in our department.
- It didn't take much effort to find him. - His name is Hans Grobler,
an East German who has served in the LSK Air Force.
Be extra cautious with this person.
He might be in disguise. That's why we can't find him.
But we found this guy. 4 years ago,
he entered Romania with an Indonesian passport
under the name Arief Laurensia.
- See if he has a criminal record back in China. - I'm on it.
Her name is Li Suzhen. She came to Moscow in 1990 with visa
and goes back to China every year.
Boss?
Can I come in?
Sure.
Wow.
Such a romantic mood. How can you not have any music?
Let me pour you a glass of wine.
Here.
Thank you.
Where's Ziwen?
Are you okay?
I have this thing, so annoying...
I can't stop coughing when I get nervous.
Why are you nervous?
Because I have something unpleasant to say.
Huh?
Your relationship with Ziwen
ends tonight.
Boss, I've always respected you,
but please let Ziwen and I
make our own decision.
Your own decision?
Like you've decided to keep prostituting yourself?
You're so rough!
How come I didn't know that about you.
Let me get to know you better then.
Let go!
Let me go!
♪ Happy Birthday to you. ♪
♪ Happy... ♪
Brother,
why are you here?
Where's Zhenzhen?
Why?
Why did you do this?
Poiting at me with a gun now?
How many times do I have to tell you, don't let your feeling get in the way of our business!
That bich is nothing but a baggage.
I've made the right decision for you.
This is for your own good.
Understand?
Do you want to make big money with me or not?
Are we still brothers?
You will always be my big brother.
I will always remember you have saved my whole family.
My name is Li Suzhen,
and I was involved in the K3 train heist.
Tell us everything you know,
and we can offer you leniency.
What is D's real name?
Miao Qingshan.
They planned to do something big at 2AM today.
Is the casino part of their plan?
I don't know. His younger brother told me
that the Beijing polices were after them.
After they rob the casino, they will leave Russia.
You guys wait here. I'll go in and take a look.
My friend, have you managed to collect the debt?
Very soon.
Place your bet.
it's funny. Debtors are the real bosses now.
Don't worry. They won't get away with it.
What is they don't pay up?
I know exactly what yo do with them.
What's the fun in collecting debts for others?
In a way, we are the same.
Why don't we talk?
Bets closed.
I don't think that's necessary.
Red three.
Wow.
My luck is on fire. Nothing can stop me now.
Luck can only take you so far,
soon you will run out of it.
You take care yourself.
Place your bet.
- Stop that guy for me. - The Chinese in black jacket.
Sir, you must stop.
Stop!
Stop, this is the Federal Security Bureau.
Did you see where the man ran off to?
He turned right!
The Beijing guy is here. We need to get going.
Get the money, quick!
Stop!
That place! Where we heard noise the other day!
Do we have the money?
- Done. - Done.
The police are here. I'll take the money.
Ziwen, you and Vasily cover for us, and distract the police.
- Sage, you stay with me and protect the money. - OK.
Sun, come with me. You two go over there.
Go.
The sound is coming from above.
Go that way.
Go up, they must be running towards the ground.
Watch out!
Don't move!
Who else was involved in the K3 train robbey?
I don't remember.
Where are D and Vasily?
I don't even know these people.
How would I know where they are?
Breakfast is ready.
This is all because of you letting Zhenzhen get away!
I'll go start the stove.
I'll take a walk.
Xiaoming, noodles will do.
Bomb!
What's happening? There's been an explosion.
We need more people here!
- Send him straight to ICU. - Be careful!
Got it!
Gentle.
Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Russian Federation
Has the pager owner responded?
Not yet.
Captain, the special investigation team has found something. Vasily is a wanted criminal.
His real name is Liu Yuhu.
He graduated from Shantou Technical School in Guandong with a degree in engineering.
His parents were Indonesia Chinese who move back to China in the 1960s.
He started garment business in the early 1980s,
and became the first local millionaire. In 1988,
he dug a sewage tunnel,
connecting Shenzhen and Hongkong. They smuggled goods
like cigarettes and electronic watchs though the tunnel.
This tunnel smuggling
wasn't discovered until pipeline ruptured
and need repair.
Liu Yuhu was arrested. But he escaped when he was granted parole
to see his newborn daughter.
He has been on the run ever since.
His partner was Miao Qingshan at the time.
Yes?
Got it.
Okay.
Good news,
Mao Xiaoming is stable now.
Also,
Chief Li Jian's fishing line has been cast into the river.
Let's see if the big fish takes the bait.
This is our last chance.
Where is my daughter?
I told you,
after we rob the casino and leave this place,
I will tell you where your daughter is.
have we robbed the casino yet?
Aren't we still in Moscow?
Nothing has changed.
Still playing dirty.
Don't say that, you are my Master.
If we don't make a big fortune,
there's no good life to go to in Cyprus.
An old comrade of Hans' got this for us.
It's the price for scrap, but the jet can still fly.
Where is my daughter?
I will let you know
when we have the money.
Believe it or not. It's your only shot.
Right now, I have the goods
and you have the buyers. We're on the same boat, like brothers right?
Right.
Brothers.
Stronger than kinship.
They were close.
When Vasily got married,
Miao Qingshan was his bestman.
When Vasily was detained,
and wanted out to see his newborn daughter,
he turned Miao Qingshan in.
Later, Vasily left China,
and his wife took their daughter
away from Guangdong.
Miao Qingshan arranged it in a way
to retaliate against Vasily.
His people took photos or send gift from time to time,
but be won't
disclose their whereabouts to Vasily.
Miao Qingshan said
it was like having a leash
tied to Vasily's soul.
Without him,
Vasily had no way to contact his daughter.
But,
Vasily definitely did not take part in the train robbery.
Please don't arrest him for that.
- Sun. - Yes.
Contact the task force.
See if they can locate Liu Yuhu's daughter.
Okay.
I need more information.
Tell me everything you know about the people involved in the robbery.
Pen and paper, please.
This plane belongs to the East German Air Force,
and is in good condition.
Gentlemen, please spare some money for the country's veteran.
Here.
- Thank you very much. You are a kind person. - No worries.
- How much? - Thank you.
They are asking for 40 grand.
I can try to cut it down to 30 grand.
I can only offer 20 grand.
- Then tell them we don't have a deal. - Hey!
Cash only.
Vasily.
Federal Security Bureau. Please cooperate with our investigation.
Please let us in.
There's an old movie called Lenin in October,
one of its character is named Vasily.
I really liked him, handsome,
righteous,
so charismatic. But you're not Vasily.
You're Liu Yuhu, an outlaw.
You've got the wrong person.
Unless that person died long ago.
Even if you catch me, you will have to release me within 48 hours.
I'll give you a chance. If you assist us in capturing Miao Qingshan,
the court won't be so harsh on you.
I'm not going back, and I can't go back.
Alright, suit yourself then!
[Passport name: Wen Zhenwei]
The passport isn't mine.
The passport may not be yours,
but it's your photo on the passport. - It does look like me,
but it's not me.
It must be me then.
How do you lie through your teeth like that?
Is that how you talk to your daughter?
How do you tell her
that her Daddy is a thief, a wanted criminal?
Do you want me to tell your daughter that?
I don't have a daughter.
Sure.
Then keep running,
along the Russian border.
Just run
as fas as you can.
I've told you many times.
I have nothing to do with the train robbery.
Yes, I know.
We have testimony from Li Shuzhen.
Miao Qingshan raped her.
She is in hospital now.
Captain, he's definitely going to run.
If we don't let him go, for sure Miao Qingshan will run.
I kept you alive, and this is how you pay me back.
- You're just Vasily's bitch. - You chose your boss over me.
So are you Miao Qingshan's bitch.
What happened?
Damn it!
Will Miao Qingshan face the death penalty when he returns to China?
That's up to the judge.
My duty is to capture him and bring him back to China.
I have a daughter.
I know.
I can't believe Vasily actually did it! He came back with a fighter jet,
and even set the trade at an abandoned rocket base.
Abandoned Rocket Base
Do we really need all this fire power?
You pack a lot of heat as well.
It's pretty rough these days.
My friend brought a lot of cash with him.
You've bought off everyone here.
There's no one here. There are plenty of abandoned places like this.
Is that my money?
Where's my fighter jet?
On its way.
The fighter jet is here.
The money is yours.
And the fighter jet is yours now. Do you need a pilot?
- I can give you a discount. - I'm good,
I have my own man. Jian, come over!
It's him.
He's the one who robbed me on the K3 train.
Bro, you are taking me for the wrong person.
Bullshit, I will never forget that face.
Police! Drop your weapons!
Kill them all!
Brother!
Brother, get in the car!
We need assistance!
Get down!
Hold!
When we get there, watch out for this guy.
He's one of us. An undercover.
You guys go down.
Don't move!
I knew I couldn't trust you.
Take off, hurry!
Now!
Don't let him get away!
I'll pay you double, take off now!
That damn car is right in front, I can't accelerate!
Take off now!
Team One to the left. Team Two to the right.
Open fire upon my order! Go, go, go!
Secure the perimeter!
- Yes, sir! - Yes, sir!
2 injured here.
Police Station
Thank you.
We found your daughter.
Will wait for you at the embassy.
We have been waiting for you,
patiently.
You cannot take away what is not yours.
Or you'll need to give it back.
This is Chief Li Jian from Narcotics Division.
Was I really that easy to fool?
We didn't fool you.
It's written on the back of the photo.
And I meant it.
Why me?
Aren't you the Go-To Guy in the Chinese community here?
Let's go home. Bring Zhenzhen home.
Reunite with your daughter.
OK.
Aside from Miao Ziwen,
everyone else has been captured and confessed to their crimes.
They've all agreed to return to China for trial.
Only Miao Qingshan refuses to confess.
Can Sergey help us bring him back to China?
There is no extradition agreement
between our coutry and Russia.
We cannot let that bastard get away.
Eventually, we will capture Miao Ziwen as well.
- You should take a flight back to China for now. - I don't like flying on a plane...
and I hate to be left alone.
Children who grew up in an orphanage are afraid of loneliness?
I'm feeling much better now.
Let me take the train home with you! I can help on the way.
I'll consider it.
Come on, Sun! Let's have a drink,
to celebrate Xiaoming's recovery.
- Thank you, Captain Cui. - Keep your voice down.
Xiaoming.
Hello, everyone!
Tomorrow is Mid-Autumn Festival.
To express our gratituda towards our colleagues at the 73rd Precinct,
Captain Cui wants to treat everyone here
with Chinese dumplings.
Let's celebrate together.
Let's go it!
- Let's go it! - Let's go it!
Given the economy in Russia,
this is indeed a feast.
Thank you, Captain Cui.
♪ Soft veils on the river, a delicate embrace ♪
♪ Katyusha stands on the precipice so high ♪
♪ Her voice, a melody, as bright as spring's sky ♪
♪ Katyusha stands on the precipice so high ♪
♪ Her voice, a melody, as bright as spring's sky ♪
♪ The maiden's song, so sweetly sung ♪
♪ She sings of eagles on the grassy land ♪
♪ She sings of her beloved ♪
♪ With love letters cherished in hand ♪
♪ She sings of her beloved ♪
♪ With love letters cherished in hand ♪
My father was a violinist.
When I was young, I love his version of
Shostakovich's compositions.
My father was kind
and gentle,
but had a stroke of bad luck.
He died a sudden death
when I was 13.
Then my mother remarried
to bastard who drank all day long.
If my father hadn't died
and I hadn't met that bastard,
I would be a musician now.
Maybe I'll also board the same train
to Moscow,
but I would be standing
in a theater performing my favorite symphony instead.
I would be greeted with
applause and flowers from the audience.
Come on, have a dumpling.
If you don't like them, go back home
and have a better meal at Chinese New Year.
Otherwise, you can serve your sentence in Siberia,
where you'll either be beaten or frozen to death.
Life is like keeping scores.
Debts must be paid.
I can go home with you, but better keep your eyes on me.
Although Liu Yuhu is not an accomplice in the train robbery,
we must also bring him back to the country to stand trial.
Let me see your identification documents.
Sir, pjease listen to me.
- Our documents are fine. - What's going on?
Move back! Move back!
Guys, these are our people. I know them. It's OK.
They are with us, it's OK.
Federal Security Bureau.
Thank you, my friend.
- Don't mention it. - Thank you so much.
- This is to show our gratitude. - I'll wait for you in Beijing.
Sure, I'll keep in mind.
Hand-pulled noodles at Weigongcun,
don't forget this. Your favourite.
This is best.
All the compartments on the train are fully occupied.
We didn't have enough hands on deck,
and with Xiaoming still wounded,
we can't split up on the train.
We had to put Miao Qingshan and Liu Yuhu in same compartment,
taking turns to keep an eye on them.
During the six-day train journey,
we have to keep our eyes on the two men every second. Those who are not on duty,
will rest in compartment 7.
You will see your daughter soon, won't you?
Yes.
Lily is just a bargaining chip.
Owned by one Miao Qingshan
and now to another.
Do you trust him?
Once the train crosses border, you'll be also to see your daughter Lily.
It has been approved.
- So soon? - Not prepared?
to meet your daughter with handcuffs on,
of course you need to prepare yourself.
I'll take off your handcuffs then.
I trust that you won't run.
OK.
You won't run.
But don't let me get away.
Because if I do,
Lily is dead for sure.
We'll see.
Just like we've planned, this is the optimal place for the ambush.
Bro! Hello!
- We've got to get my brother out. - We must save his brother.
The train is about to arrived at the Chinese border.
Given the disparities in track gauges,
before entering China,
we will have a two-hour stop at the depot.
to chassis replacement.
train Changing Chassis Garage
Let's star working!
We're going back to Beijing
and won't need to eat this anymore.
That way! That way!
Check this.
They are changing track and wheels.
Everything starts anew.
Stop right there!
What's that noise?
Help!
- What happen? - Don't move!
What happen?
The train can't move anymore.
Everyone stay low.
You will all be fine. The train can't move anymore.
Keep your head low and you will all be fine.
Get out!
Close the door! Look it up!
Sit down.
We've got company.
- You are dead! - You, stay still!
Sit down.
Everybody get out!
Hurry up! Get out!
I said, get off the train.
Move your ass!
Help!
Get off the train.
Sit down! Sit down!
You can't get away!
- Set me free! - You don't have enough people.
No way.
Take off my handcuffs! I need to protect myself!
I need to see my daughter!
Move your ass!
Trust me, you don't have enough people.
Get over there!
Get out of here!
Hurry up! Stand still!
Get out of here!
Get out!
Get over there! Get our!
Run! Get out of here!
Get out of here! Get off the train!
Don't mess with us!
Get out! Crouch down!
- Have you found my brother? - Not yet.
You Beijing people! You only have one hostage,
but I have a bunch.
release my brother Miao Qingshan.
- We won't cross paths again. - OK, I'm moving.
Get out! Get out now!
Get the heck off the train!
Jump, go!
Knee! Down!
No funny business!
Move fast!
Move, get out!
Get out! Get out!
Crouch down! Lie down!
Get off the train!
On your knees! Lie down!
Qingshan!
You love hiding, don't you?
Alright, you keep hiding.
I'll do my part.
One,
two,
three.
Run!
Help!
Hurry!
Freeze!
Put down your gun!
- You put it down first! - Let my brother go!
- I'm taking my brother! - Don't mind me! Just go!
- Release him! - Go!
Let my brother go! Let us go!
Bring him here.
Put the gun down! You hear me?
Put the gun down. You two still stand a chance.
Let's see if the police would let him die.
- Don't mind me. - Miao Ziwen, drop your weapon.
Don't mind me.
Don't let Miao Qingshan go.
- You can't let him go. - See.
- Cui is not going to shoot me. - Captain Cui.
Didn't you promise him that he will get to see his daughter?
Release him!
Miao Ziwen do you hear me? Drop the gun.
- Kill him! - Drop the gun.
- Shoot! - Kill Miao Qingshan!
- Do you hear me? - Kill Miao Qingshan!
- Shoot! - Kill him!
- Kill him!
- Fire! - Do not let him go!
He will never see his daughter!
- Shoot! - Put it down!
- Do not let him go! - He shall never see his daughter!
Fire!
- Ziwen! - Unlock the cuffs!
Liu Yuhu!
Don't let Miao Qingshan get away! Don't let him go!
We didn't let him go.
- You still got him, right? - Don't worry.
- OK, you have him. - Xiaoming! Bring the first aid kit over and bandage him up.
Got it.
I won't be able to see my daughter with my own eyes after all.
Sino Border Russian Gate
Nankou Rainway Station
Take him away.
- Thank you. - Let's go.
Liu Yuhu,
your daughter is right in front.
What does she look like?
She is in red dress,
with two braided pigtails.
She is looking at you smiling.
Smile back.
That's your dad, go ahead!
Dad!
Do you miss me?
Zhenhai.
- We've returned. - Thank you for all the hard work.
Welcome home.
Miao Qingshan was secretly returned to China and sentenced to death.
With the joint effort of China and Russia police,
culprits of the 1993 Sino-Russia international train heist
were sent back to China.
Over 60 defendants were sentenced to severe penalties.
Adapted from "The Expose of the Sino-Russia International Train Robbery," a documentary report written by Ai Anjun. Chief Consultan: Ai Anjun