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ALL FOR ONE AND ONE FOR ALL. THE WOLF AND THE LAMB
I know that
you slandered me last year too.
How could that be if I wasn't born yet?
I am now still at my mom's breast.
It's time for revenge.
- An! - Here comes the teacher.
Good morning, sir.
Grab your stuff and come with me.
I'm sorry, sir.
- I won't goof around anymore. - Hurry up!
Come with me.
BINH AN TAILOR SHOP
Search them!
Get out!
Move!
Make way!
Get out of the way!
We have a search warrant!
Open up!
Is anyone there?
Break the lock!
Hoa!
What is it?
Please.
Something urgent came up.
Please take care of this for me.
If a customer shows up, please give it to them.
You can keep the rest for your family.
What about An?
I'm taking him with me.
I got it. Don't worry.
I'll take care of your house. Just go.
- I'm going now. - Okay.
Teacher! What now?
Follow me. I've made arrangements.
- Ma, what's going on? - An!
- I was worried sick... - Let's talk about it later.
I'll take you two to the station now.
Get on.
Where are we going, Ma?
The boss's identity has been exposed.
You and An must leave now.
It's not safe here anymore.
Remember the code.
Okay.
Be careful.
An, say goodbye.
From now on, I can't go to school anymore?
If you can't learn from school, learn from life.
Be a sheep if you must, a strong one.
Never back down from any wolf.
Birds away from the forest
Miss their trees, their roots
What a tragedy it is
When loved ones are separated
It's better to not know at all
Than to know
- But not be able to be together - Teacher!
You can meet him again once things have calmed down.
Are we going to meet Dad?
Sleep a bit more. We'll be there soon.
Do you miss him?
I wonder if he misses me.
He loves you the most,
so he has to work away from home to take care of your future.
Let's practice our poem.
Dad gets home from work.
An runs to him.
First, An touches his face.
Then...
An kisses him on the cheeks.
And then what comes next?
An pulls on his beard,
asking...
Where's my candy?
What would Dad say then?
What's that smell?
Ma! How could you say that?
I'm not a baby anymore!
You still poop your pants?
The bus is coming!
Get off the road, everyone!
- Hey! - Need a ride, anyone?
- Over here! - We have a passenger.
Where are you headed?
- Okay, let's go! - Get in!
Hold on!
Okay!
- ‪ - SAIGON - SIX PROVINCES
- Would you mind? - Yes, I do mind.
- No! - Come on, there are no more seats.
I bought both seats.
- Sit over here. - Okay.
Wanna know why it has been difficult to get a ride?
- Why? - Last night,
- there was an incident in Cau Kho. - Really?
The rebellion group attacked the foreign authority.
Damn those rebels!
We were fine. They messed it all up.
Now, we can't even go anywhere without being questioned.
They announced Vo Tong's execution in Tan An.
- Oh really? - Oh really?
Don't worry. He's no ordinary man.
He'll escape in a matter of days.
How could they have captured him then?
The officer forced Vo Tong's fiancée to be his mistress.
He was so enraged that he killed him in the middle of the night.
And he keeps on killing bad officers.
Wow, he's great!
They bully us everywhere. Who's gonna take that?
Officers, foreign or not, you're bound to be oppressed if you're just a nobody.
Snake! Ma, there's a snake!
- It's okay, I got it. - Eels are not dangerous.
- Don't be scared. - Let me! I'll get it!
Don't be afraid.
A caterpillar!
- Oh my gosh! What was that? - Are you okay?
What is it?
They're checking the bus. Everyone, get ready to get off.
- Quickly, quickly, quickly! - Yes.
Over there too.
Hurry up!
Everyone, get down here for the check.
Do we have to pay the fee for the bridge?
Three coins if you carry goods, one if you're by yourself.
Hurry up.
How many more stops like this?
It's all because of guys like Vo Tong.
- Now, there are checks everywhere. - Hurry up, dude!
Brother, need any help?
No, thank you. Mind your own business.
Move along.
- You can go. - You can go too.
- Clear out. - Move over here. Hurry up.
- Hurry up. - Here are my papers.
- ‪ - Yes.
You have valuable goods. Double it. Do you have a travel pass?
Okay, go. What is this?
Hurry up. Quickly.
You too.
Let me go. I'm not a rebel.
- ‪ - You dare fight back?
You dare fight back?
- Hurry up! - Are you lying?
Anything in here?
Move along. Hurry up.
Come on.
You're good to go.
Hurry up.
Over there too!
Quickly, quickly, quickly!
- ‪ - Yeah!
A little harsh today?
The prison break in Cau Kho plus Vo Tong's execution,
it's intense!
We're innocent commoners.
We're innocent!
We're innocent commoners.
Release the innocent commoners.
Jump in the river when things get messy.
We're innocent. We're all innocent!
The bus conductor is one of the Nam Hoa Rebels.
They're the Nam Hoa Rebels!
Stay out of the way! Don't get hit!
Come on! Stop looking!
Hold on tight to my hand.
- ‪ - Everyone, they killed my son!
- An! - Ma!
Ma!
An!
Ma!
An!
An! Come here!
Quickly!
- Ma! - An!
Ma!
- Ma! - An!
- Ma! Ma! - I'm right here.
You'll meet Dad again soon.
- Dad loves you more than anything. - Ma!
Ma!
What's wrong?
Ma!
Ma! What's wrong?
Ma!
Ma, look at me.
Ma!
- Help my son. - Let me go.
- Please save my son. - Ma!
Okay, fine, fine, I'll help him.
- Help my mom as well. - To hell with your mom!
Ma!
Please don't leave me!
Someone, save my mom, please!
Ma, don't leave me!
Don't leave me!
Ma!
Don't leave me!
Ma!
- Ma, don't leave me. - Let's go. She's dead.
- Ma! - Go!
- Look at me, please! - Go!
Ma! Save me!
- Help me! - Are you trying to kill me?
You wanna go to prison?
You almost killed me there.
You little rascal!
Ma!
- Ma! - Hey!
- Let me go. - Where are you going?
I'm going to save my mom!
Save her how? Are you nuts?
Ma! Let go of me!
Let me go!
- Ma! - She's dead!
You're visiting your grandpa?
Where? I'll take you.
My mom lied to the officer.
She's taking me to find Dad.
Your dad or your grandpa, I don't care.
I'll take you wherever.
You cry a lot for a big boy.
That belonged to my mom!
She gave it to me
to repay me for saving you.
That was my mom's keepsake.
She never said it's yours to keep.
Give it back!
You're a bad guy!
Stay away from me!
You said that yourself!
Off I go then.
Wake up!
Wake up! Come on!
Kid! Kid! Wake up!
Help!
Is anyone there?
Can anyone help?
Wake up!
Gotta go look for your dad.
Can't reunite with your mom just yet.
Namo Amitabha!
So warm.
- No meat? - Namo Amitabha!
You stole that, didn't you?
You don't have other options.
I'll eat it if you don't.
It smells so good.
Take a bite.
Try it.
I bought it. Don't worry.
Can we eat meat in here?
You eat a lot.
I forgot to tell you...
I bought this chicken
with stolen money.
You tricked me!
If I hadn't, you wouldn't have food to eat
or energy to throw things at me.
Name?
An.
You don't wanna know mine?
Just tell me if you want to.
Remember my name forever.
Ut Luc Lam.
Just call me Ut the Boss.
Doesn't suit you.
A quick mouth you got there.
Come with me.
I won't let you starve.
Nah, I'll go my own way.
Hey, you!
Go with him!
Dad and I will come to see you.
Don't pray too long.
Let's go.
"Going my own way", my ass.
Thank you.
Where can we find your dad?
I don't know.
My mom said he's working down here.
Is he a rebel?
Don't say that!
Okay then, no need to be so aggressive.
Read this.
Here, it says Tan My.
Where is that?
We'll figure it out on the way.
These are too big for me.
- Eat this. - Is there no chicken today?
Gotta work for it.
I don't want that.
Do you know where Tan My is?
Vinh Long.
- It's in Vinh Long. - No, it's not.
- Tan My is in Bac Lieu. I was just there. - It's in Vinh Long.
There's one in Rach Gia,
one in Ha Tien as well.
All of the newly built places are named either Tan Phu or Tan My.
How much did your mom pay for the ride?
Uh... Two coins.
That's not a lot...
Probably Bac Lieu.
Place your bets, everyone.
When I scratch my head, you scream.
Work with me here.
- ‪ - It hurts!
Ouch!
Thief! That's a thief!
Pickpocket!
He's over there.
- ‪ - Oh my God!
Auntie, do you know where Tan My is?
I don't think so.
- Thank you. - I do.
I'll show you.
Spare me. My teacher taught me to call out the bad guys.
Didn't he teach you to be grateful?
- He really taught me that! - Is he feeding you, or am I?
Sorry. I'm sorry.
From now on, I'm your teacher. You listen to me, got it?
Got it, got it, I got it.
Good boy!
If you want to find your dad,
- you gotta have guts, okay? - Okay.
- Are you afraid of anything? - No.
- You sure? - Yes.
Catch the snake over there!
Snake!
It's coming, it's coming.
- The snake's right there! - Ut!
- You can swim now! Good job! - Ut!
- Amazing! - Snake!
It's right there!
- It's coming! The snake! - Ut!
How old were you when your dad left?
I was five.
Do you remember his face?
Kinda.
How can you kinda remember your dad?
Where are your parents?
- They're counting worms. - In the field?
Same field as your mom.
Didn't know she did that.
What did your teacher teach you if you didn't get that?
A lot of things.
He taught me French too.
Say something then.
Ask me anything.
How do you say, "I love you"?
- Je t'aime. - What?
- Je t'aime. - Make it simpler.
It's just that you're so slow.
- You... you! - Ouch!
What do you know about love at this age?
What did you say?
Ruh tem.
It's not that.
Je t'aime.
Be more elegant.
You're not sad without your parents?
I was half your age then,
didn't understand a thing.
Being hungry is sad though.
That is even sadder.
Make your move
or they're gonna know.
Ut, teach me how to steal.
Let's see
if you have the guts.
You rascal! Some guts you have there.
- That's what you taught me! - Stop running!
You'll pay when I catch you.
Damn you!
This is gross!
We've eaten fish. Now, we gotta feed them.
It's hard.
It's very easy.
Try humming.
One deep breath.
Go.
Longer.
Louder.
More power!
There you go.
Good stuff!
That was great!
Of course!
There are more great things to learn.
A bottle of spirit!
Are you Mr. Phuoc?
Who are you?
How do you know me?
Oh my!
Good news travels fast.
In this whole town,
everyone can recognize your signature all-white suits.
I just came back from overseas
yet still got recognized.
Amazing!
Please allow me to treat you to a meal today.
No.
No way I can deny such a beautiful admiration.
Thank you.
You guys, serve the White Prince.
Nothing special.
Please try our signature dish.
Is the beef here as tender as overseas?
I'm so used to the foreign beef
that these dishes feel a little off.
The cows here have to work, so they're a bit chewy.
What do you call this over there?
Beef with wine sauce.
Wow! Even a servant can speak French?
If any of my servants
cannot speak French,
they're fired.
What a noble family!
You're a bad guy,
a thief,
an illiterate...
Good.
I won't fire you.
Move! Move! The White Prince is coming!
Move!
- What do we do now? - Owner!
Clear a table for him!
Hey! These clothes...
Huh? Huh?
- Those are my clothes. Get him! - Yes, sir!
Turn, turn, turn!
Slow down, wait for me!
Get them! Get them!
Chase him down!
They've disappeared.
Those dogs!
What did you say?
Your servants don't speak French?
Go find them! Stupid!
They really don't know? Sir!
- They're driving me nuts! - Sir!
Are you okay?
I drank so much water that threw up that lunch!
The water is fine.
Just don't eat anything that's in the water.
Birds away from the forest
Miss their trees, their roots
- What a tragedy it is - Stop, dude.
I won't leave you.
I miss my mom.
I wonder if Dad's looking for me.
Should we trade this for bus fare to find your dad?
You can't sell that.
It was my mom's keepsake.
When I see my dad, I'll have him buy it from you.
Then you have to help me make money.
You look like your dad.
We could only get that little from that nice suit?
This is probably enough for two tickets
and to get you something to eat.
Miss!
- Two bowls for me. - What is this?
Good stuff.
It stinks!
It's a Double Fifth Festival specialty.
What is Double Fifth Festival?
It's kill-all-worms festival.
I'm not drinking alcohol.
- This is just rice, a tiny bit of alcohol. - Nah, I can't.
Eat it. It gets rid of the worms in your body.
You won't die from it.
- Hooked! - It's good.
I thought you don't drink alcohol?
- This is rice. - Rascal.
Eat up!
- Don't get drunk from it. - Okay.
I'll go get the tickets. Be back in a bit.
I feel great already!
- Here you go. - Thank you.
- You really feel better? - Yes, I feel better.
Ask him to help you.
I feel so much better now. Thank you, sir.
That's amazing!
Attention! Attention!
Today, on the Double Fifth Festival,
the Oriental pepper is buy one, get one free.
Come see for yourself!
Today, on the Double Fifth Festival,
the Oriental pepper is buy one, get one free.
Come check it out!
The Oriental pepper is buy one, get one free.
Come and see!
What are you doing?
There are a few people here that do the code like the rebels.
I have to ask if anyone knows my dad.
Move! Move!
Make way!
Move! Move!
VINH CHAU PHU DONG MARKET
Quiet down!
Today, at the Vinh Chau Phu Dong Market,
on behalf of the protectorate authority,
I make this announcement.
This is a public execution...
- There are many rich people here. - ...so that everyone...
- We're not welcome here. Let's go. - Let me steal something.
Auntie Ut! Uncle Ut is looking for you!
- Auntie, Auntie! - What the hell are you doing?
This is Vo Tong,
who killed government officers
and rebelled against the protectorate authority.
Today, on the Double Fifth Festival,
he has been sentenced to death
to deter all the other rebellious worms.
Kid, where are you going?
Are you drunk?
Defending rebels
makes you a rebel.
Everyone,
you should stay orderly in this area.
- Where are you going? - Here, I have something for you.
Are you crazy? Out of everything else, you took that?!
You told me the heavier, the better.
- We're dead meat if you take the pin out. - Everyone!
Vo Tong shall pay for the lives he took.
Defending him makes you an accomplice.
Understand?
The time has come.
Found them!
Wait for my order.
- You call this fun? - I'm pulling it.
Ready.
What is it?
Shit!
Hey!
- Protect the officer! - Calm down.
- He has a grenade! - Guards!
- I dare you to come near. - Back off!
Don't fire. Protect the officer!
- Don't fire! I'll let her go later! - Hang on hang on.
- Don't... - Lay down!
Hey!
- Calm down! - Guard him!
Come on! Come on!
- Now what? - Run!
- Let her go! - Do you want to get hit?
Kill Vo Tong!
Hurry up!
Run faster, An!
Ut!
Watch out!
Protect the officers!
Move faster! Retreat!
Boss, Vo Tong got away. Let's go!
- Dad? - Pa! He's awake!
- Sir... You are... - You two, from which society?
It's just the two of us.
We're not in any society.
Why did you throw the grenade?
Sir... I stole it.
You're a thief?
If you lie, I'll give you to the officers.
Answer me, why did you steal the grenade?
Well... I... I was drunk on fermented rice...
I didn't know anything.
Please believe me. I'm just a thief, not a bad guy.
I know you're a good guy.
You helped Vo Tong.
- I won't tell anyone though. - I've never helped Vo Tong.
If you want peace, forget Vo Tong.
Forget today, got it?
I got it.
You called for your dad.
Is he not around?
Yeah, I'm looking for him.
Were you really drunk on fermented rice?
- Yeah. - Are you sure that Uncle is your dad?
Well, that's just what I thought.
He sounds very familiar...
I only vaguely remember his face.
I was just a baby then.
If I'm right, that means my dad's injured.
You said the plan was foolproof.
But right now--
Get away!
We lost Vo Tong as well as Hai Thanh.
What? You are sorry now?
You want to make it right?
Find them at any cost!
And the grenade thrower as well!
Go! Piss off!
- Xinh. - Yes?
- Go get food. - Okay.
- An. - Yes?
From what you've said,
your dad is Le Huu Thanh,
who might have been that pepper seller.
This is serious. You cannot let anyone know.
I might know your dad.
If you can endure hardships,
then come with us.
I'll help to ask around about your dad.
But I have Ut...
He can't even take care of himself.
How can he help you find your dad?
Not to mention, you want to live life as a thief forever?
But I'm his only family.
All right.
We'll ask around for him too.
Thank you.
Please let me come with you,
I can endure any hardship.
From now on,
I belong to the Nam Hoa Rebels,
the Righteous Society.
With the sky as my father...
...and the earth as my mother...
...with righteousness as my guiding principle...
...with benevolence, righteousness and trustworthiness as my foundation...
If I live a double life,
lie to my teacher,
betray my friends,
I will be punished by the sky
and die a horrible death.
Hey, is that a turtle?
Hey, crow!
Go away!
Focus on your stance.
You always have to be on guard.
Not all nice people mean well.
- Got it, An? - Yes.
Amazing!
Here!
An!
Throw that away!
- Yes, sir. - Is Mr. Tieu there?
I need some pain medicine.
Is that Mr. Nam?
Yes, it's me.
What's wrong? Is it bad?
- My shoulder hurts. - Your shoulder?
- Xinh. - Okay.
- Park over here. - An, let's play on land.
Leader!
Who's the kid outside?
I think he might be Hai Thanh's son.
Aren't you and Master sad at having to move around all the time?
I was a little sad,
but it's all better now that you're here.
Why are you so red?
Are you drunk again?
No.
Dad said you should just call him uncle
to draw less attention.
I also like being called Xinh more.
Xinh.
Auntie Tu!
Who is this boy?
- Are you a new disciple? - Hi, Auntie.
Please wait, he's seeing a patient.
Man or woman?
Don't worry.
I'd never allow any woman on the boat except for you.
I got this for you from Tay Do Market.
Thank you.
Mr. Tieu.
Oh, Miss Tu?
You're importing goods from this region?
That's right.
This is called destiny.
Thank you, Tu.
You're in for a treat.
I'll have the kids help.
Xinh, come help with dinner.
You two, hang out there.
Leave your dad to me.
Are you letting it go?
I took him in because he was so little
and I didn't want him to be bullied.
He's bigger now, so I wanna set him free.
Here, you do it.
It takes guts to be independent, turtle.
It's beautiful here.
There's a really good restaurant here.
- I'll take you there later. - Okay.
This regional market is really big.
I'll take you out to eat when the performances pay well.
Let's go.
It's so busy here, isn't it?
They have all kinds of things here.
Crabs here!
Buy some crabs!
Auntie, have there been any robberies lately?
- No. - Hurry up.
Who dares to steal here?
- Don't get lost, kids. - Yes, Pa.
- We got it. - Yes, sir.
There's a really good restaurant over there.
- Hurry up. - Yeah.
So many boats.
They come here a lot.
- Watch your steps. - Okay.
Tieu!
- Ah, Auntie Tu! - Miss Tu!
- Let me get that for you. - You have a lot of goods there.
It's the regional market.
They sell out in no time.
- Here, I'll help you. - Here you go.
- Anything else? - No, that's all.
Tieu, why aren't you waiting for me?
Let me tell you guys.
It was the Double Fifth Festival.
A bunch of worms had gathered everyone there
and suddenly decided to execute Vo Tong.
He roared,
and suddenly, lightning struck.
They all peed their pants.
Their pants were all wet like this!
And then...
they put him in a noose and hung him up.
They hung him up. I was scared.
I grabbed the sickle, grabbed it,
I grabbed it and threw it.
It cut the rope.
He did a triple roll. I yelled, "Jump! I'll handle it from here."
He understood and jumped into the river.
He jumped,
and from under the water,
a carp emerged. It was as big as a boat.
It took him and took off,
like a dragon carrying a god to the sky.
Wait, they wanted to shoot him, so why was there still a noose?
There was one!
Vo Tong's really strong.
They had to make sure he couldn't escape.
But he still got away!
I backed him up from up here.
I whistled, whistled...
and my whole gang of buffalo rushed into the market,
stopped the guards,
and that's how Vo Tong could escape.
I didn't see any buffalo at the market.
An, don't be cheeky.
Yes.
Eat this. Stop asking questions.
Uncle Ba, these are just words.
Show us how you threw the sickle.
A hero never performs a miracle twice.
Come, put yourself in a noose and I'll throw a sickle to save you.
Tieu!
It's been a while.
The medicine you gave me worked really well.
Everyone loved it.
Make sure you stay longer this time, okay?
Is this your new disciple?
You look so bright.
- Study hard under him, okay? - Yes.
Mister.
- Oh my! You are... - Ba Huy.
What is a rich boy like you doing at a pawn shop?
I burnt all my money to cook green bean soup yesterday.
So now, you're craving black bean soup today!
It's none of your business.
Name a price.
60, max.
- Check again. - 50.
Deal. Stop lowering the price.
- ‪ - JEWELRY - PAWN SHOP
- Wait. - What are you doing?
Stop that. You're gonna ruin it.
Please stop. Don't ruin it.
This is me and my parents.
I want something to remember them by.
Do you have no empathy?
Do it then. Down to 20.
Sorry, parents.
60 it is.
Hey,
recently,
have you seen a kid that is
young, kinda tall,
a little stupid-looking around here?
There are tons of them on the bridge.
Do we have a deal?
Thanks to Uncle Ba's great story,
let's all enjoy some fish paste on me, okay?
What? I'm the one telling the story!
- Do I get some? - Of course!
I'll have a drink then.
Do I get one too?
No reason to hold back. All on me.
Co, bring some snakes for everyone to enjoy.
The snakes have been so long and fat recently.
For real?
You all get drinks thanks to me!
- Keep the drinks coming! - Okay, okay.
Go all out.
Let's drink!
A snake, Uncle, a snake!
What's wrong?
What's up?
You're so cool.
What a wuss! It's just a small, little snake.
If you had seen the cobra from last time,
you'd probably wet yourself.
Why are you afraid of this tiny snake? Take it inside.
Grow a pair! They--
They sure are patrolling a lot these days.
Whatever they do, they can't beat us.
Our people understand our land.
We love our land.
Our ancestors will look after us.
I have no choice but to accept
Even though such name will bring me harm
My fate is like a fish Trusting in the water
Until I'm all dried up
Once on someone's plate There's no room to negotiate
I cannot help but accept
This murky fate of mine
Today, I have invited all of you here to connect
Nam from the Righteous Society
and Tri to discuss an extremely important matter.
Mr. Nam, please go ahead.
Greetings to all.
I will go straight to the point.
I want to discuss with the leaders
about how to rescue the leaders of my society.
First of all, we would like to thank Mr. Tieu for assisting in Vo Tong's rescue.
How would you like us to help with this matter at hand?
According to our brothers in Gia Dinh,
next week,
there will be a transfer of prisoners.
All I want is for the leaders here to provide some support.
Oh red ball, be my guiding star
Help me find my true love
A man of honesty and integrity
With wisdom that has no equal
He must also have
The heart of a warrior
And love me with every fiber of his being
Amazing! Good job!
It's titled "Faithful Blood",
the signature performance of the Lieu Nam troupe.
Shouldn't you be asleep by now?
I'm waiting for my mom.
Every month,
my mom would come visit me from the full moon.
This time,
I'll tell her about you,
my best friend.
- Really? - Of course!
When your mom passed away,
did you cry a lot?
Of course, I did.
But I didn't cry for long.
A sugar cube from Pa was enough to pacify me.
Such a baby.
Let me be.
I promise that
I will never allow anyone to make you cry again.
- You'd do that? - Of course.
Je t'aime.
What is ye tem?
Je t'aime...
is French.
It means...
we...
we should be good friends.
- Yeah. - Oh, I got it.
- Ye tem. - Huh?
Ye tem, you.
Looking at Vo Tong's case,
this could be a bigger trap.
Mr. Tri!
When Vo Tong was captured,
all you had to do was say the word, and we helped you wholeheartedly.
Now that it's the Society's matter,
you'd turn a blind eye?
Mr. Nam, please calm down.
We're just looking at the bigger picture.
- It's just that... - People with different principles
cannot make plans together.
If you guys are not with us,
that's okay.
Matters of the Society should be left for our own people.
It's not that we're not in. It's--
If you were in, you'd look for solutions,
not excuses like turtles hiding in their shells.
Hai Thanh's son, An,
is only about ten years old,
yet he has more courage than every single one of you.
Kids are carefree.
Don't drag them into this.
An is a kid with morals
who voluntarily swore a blood oath
to live as one of the Nam Hoa Rebels
and die as one of the Righteous Society.
If there's nothing else,
we'll see ourselves out.
I can't believe
that the kid is with Mr. Tieu.
Hai Thanh will soon join us.
At that moment, will you please
make arrangements to connect them?
Yay, that's Mom.
That's my mom.
Ma!
That's my Ma!
Do you see her?
Ma, this is An, my friend.
Say something to her.
Hi, Auntie.
Ma,
I miss you so much.
Pa has been quite busy,
so I'm always alone.
Luckily, I have An as company.
Auntie Tu has been visiting us a lot lately.
She buys gifts
and treats me to good food as well.
I think...
she really cares about Pa.
Auntie...
If you happen to meet my mom,
please tell her
that I miss her very much.
And that
I'm...
so close to meeting Dad.
When I meet him,
we'll visit Ma together.
Let's go home, Ma and Pa.
- Xinh! - Yes?
Can you eat mudskippers?
I'll take you to catch them someday.
- I can. - I'll leave these two for you.
How will you reply to Nam and the Society?
The rules state that I must obey my superiors
and also uphold justice.
I taught him my principles.
How can I go against my own words?
This trip is rife with danger.
Please take care
of An and Xinh for me.
If Xinh is sad,
just give her a sugar cube.
- An. - Yes?
I have some business to attend to.
Listen to Mr. Ba, okay?
Yes, Master.
Good.
Thank you, Master.
Without me by your side,
be mindful of everything.
A small mistake could affect many people.
- Understand? - Yes.
Take care, Master.
Don't worry, Pa.
I'll look after him.
Such an amateur.
Aim precisely.
"Co."
C-O. Co.
This is how your name's written.
A mudskipper!
I already told you.
Put your knee down
and push out with your other leg.
Push out, not down.
Just push and you'll move.
You can't do it, nerd.
Stop saying that.
Fine. You sure are protective of him.
Show me those ducks.
- Auntie Tu! - Hey there.
Today, I caught a bunch of mudskippers and crabs. Do you want them?
Of course.
Wow, it's heavy.
Let me see.
These look good.
I'll take them all.
- These are mine. - Okay.
Give them to me.
- Here. - Okay, now your hand.
It was my first time, so I only got one.
- That's good enough for your first time. - Yes.
- Xinh. - Auntie Tu.
Why are you here? Where's your dad?
My dad's away for a few days.
Where did he go?
With whom?
- He's... - Master's picking herbs.
Have you eaten yet?
Come with me. I'll make some hot pot.
Thank you.
- Prepare the table for me. - Okay, okay.
She still looks hot after three kids!
They're not hers.
The three kids there
are the snake catcher's son,
Mr. Tieu's daughter,
and the handsome kid
is his new disciple.
The kid's name is An?
Yeah.
How do you know?
The pretty lady is Tu Mam,
head over heels for Mr. Tieu.
I'm rooting for those two,
so the kids can be looked after.
What a lucky kid!
There's always someone looking after him.
There. There, you see?
Down at that boat.
The officer's wife.
Look at her,
dressing like a crow.
Gross.
You have to eat it like this.
My dad loves this dish.
Yeah.
The mention of him makes my blood boil.
How could he leave you kids all by yourselves?
My dad is taking care of them, don't worry.
An's a weak, little city boy.
Try your best and you'll be a bit more like me.
An.
How did you end up here?
Where are your parents?
- I... - It's very sad.
His dad has been working down here since he was a kid.
His mom was bringing him here to find his dad.
His mom suddenly passed away on the way.
Now, he still doesn't know where his dad is.
Oh my gosh.
Poor thing!
What's his name?
Do you know what he's doing down here?
Tell me.
I've been to many places.
Maybe I've already met your dad.
Everyone, it's the Lieu Nam troupe.
I love the Lieu Nam troupe.
A man of honesty and integrity
With wisdom that has no equal
He must also have
The heart of a warrior
And love me
With every fiber of his being
Faithful for all his life
Never changing
On behalf of the Lieu Nam troupe,
I'd like to thank you all.
Don't worry,
- we will now perform a new song. - His voice sounds familiar.
- Thank you, everyone. - Really?
Teacher Bay!
An!
What are you doing here?
Have you two met your dad yet?
Ma got shot...
Now, I'm busking with my master and Xinh.
Why are you with the troupe?
I'm a patriot,
just like your dad.
Singing is my way
to touch everyone's hearts and souls.
Come with me.
I'll help you find your dad.
I have to wait for Master's return before deciding.
Don't worry though.
Master also has our country in mind.
He's also helping me find Dad.
I'll help too.
I'll let you know
if there's any news.
- Thank you. - Remember,
be strong
and never back down from any wolf.
The Nam Hoa Rebels are here to rescue our leaders.
- It's a trap! Retreat! - Get him!
Nam, leave, I'll take care of this.
You're a lowly bug,
and so is he.
The corn is ready. Dig in.
- Here's yours. - Thank you.
And this is yours.
On rainy days like these,
Pa would always grill corn for me.
And my mom...
would tell me stories about my dad.
What about you, Co?
Me?
I'd go catch mudskippers.
Here comes the princess!
Where's her chair?
- Servants! - Do you have any spirit?
- Serve the tea. - Oh, it's over there.
We're out of tea, dear princess.
Why are we out?
- Off with their heads. - Yes, miss.
An!
Yes?
Come here on Mid-Autumn's night.
I'll arrange for you to meet your dad.
Dad gets home from work.
An runs to him.
First, An touches his face.
An kisses him on the cheeks.
An pulls on his beard,
asking "Where's my candy?"
What's going on?
You get to meet your mom on full moon nights.
I'll get to see my dad on this one.
I don't get why
you recklessly gave An that letter during this time.
- ‪ - WITH A SOULMATE, - ‪ - THE AUTUMN MOON SHINES BRIGHTER...
It really is dangerous.
- ‪...TIME WHIRLS, - ‪ - YET THE OLD FLAME PATIENTLY WAITS.
Our brothers reported that
there's a mole within the Society.
Nam's group was trapped.
Tieu was also captured.
That's exactly why I need to pick An up,
and Tieu's daughter as well.
But it's too dangerous!
We don't know if Tieu is talking.
Maybe there will be another trap.
Think of the bigger picture, of our whole organization.
I believe that
a single father like Tieu,
who took An in and looked after him,
wouldn't betray us.
Boss.
What's the need to be reunited with An
in such a difficult time?
He lost his mom.
He needs to know
that his dad would never abandon him.
I've always fulfilled my duties as a patriot,
but I've never...
taken responsibility as a father.
If I don't do something for my son now,
I might not have another chance.
Please understand.
I know you want to see him,
but if you get caught,
it'll be the last time you ever see him.
I agree.
Think about the bigger picture, Boss.
Honey!
I have great news!
Honey!
Are you happy?
Of course, my love.
Were you able to catch them all?
We killed a group of them...
and captured your Tieu.
This is for you.
So it's this An.
Make it up to me.
Did you know how terrible it was to have to put up a front
with that brute every day?
So cheeky!
Come on!
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This is yours, isn't it?
I knew that the rebellious groups
worked together to rescue Vo Tong.
Do you have anything to say for yourself?
I know you're an honorable man.
You wouldn't rat them out even in the face of death.
But what about Xinh and An?
Guards!
Go get the kids.
No need to rush. I'm still under cover.
Auntie Tu will pick the kids up.
While I'm gone,
think harder
about who the others in the Society are.
An, do you have a crush on Xinh?
Trying to change the subject?
You don't need to say anything. I know you do.
Hey, do you think Uncle Ba Phi's stories are true?
More than likely.
But the story about saving Vo Tong is a lie.
I was there, I know. There weren't any buffalo at the market.
He has a whole gang. Everyone knows that.
I mean it.
It was my master and Ut Luc Lam who saved Vo Tong.
Who the hell is Ut Luc Lam?
An!
Ut!
I miss you so much!
- Liar! - I do.
- You didn't even look for me. - But I do miss you a lot.
An, there's an important matter.
Go get supplies with me.
I'll buy you pretty new clothes.
When your dad returns, he'll see that I'm taking good care of you.
Can you buy some for An as well?
He's meeting his dad soon,
so he needs some new clothes.
Of course.
- Yes. - I'll buy some for all of you.
But who is An's dad?
So I can prepare accordingly.
I really don't know.
But he's meeting him this Mid-Autumn Festival.
Pa!
It's okay if you want to stay silent.
But it'll sure be a waste if she goes mute.
A man of honesty and integrity
With wisdom that has no equal
Are you injured, Pa?
Are you hurt, Pa?
What do we do now?
Ma!
Why is it that everywhere I go, my loved ones get hurt,
get killed?
Did I do something wrong?
It's not your fault.
It's the war.
People come and go.
You're still lucky
to have a dad to search for.
I don't even have anyone.
Am I not enough to be your family?
What family?
Stop with the ego.
It's better than being alone.
Ut!
I have a plan!
Bon... bon...
Bonjour, bonjour.
Bong yua, your boobs.
Yes...
Madame said that, on the way to the city,
there was a strike, so she had to return.
Le le, le lu vu xu bu!
Madame, madame.
Go stop the strikes!
Madame can go in by herself.
Madame, which way?
La fia, there, there!
Go inform the officer of her return.
Madame, please walk carefully.
Please, this way, Madame.
Watch out, Madame.
- Thank you. - Sorry, Madame.
Madame is dizzy. Go grab some medicine for her.
- ‪ - Yes.
Yes, yes, I'll go.
Sir!
Don't bother me!
Madame is on her way back.
- Damn it! - Shit!
La vi dee, need to pee.
- Go away, Madame needs to pee. - Okay.
It's An, Pa!
She's peeing. What are you looking at?
I know.
The grenade.
You keep a watch here.
- Got it. - I'll go be the god of thunder.
Shit! Why is she home so early?
Xinh! Go!
Who did this?
Check everywhere!
Officer! The cell is empty.
Go get them!
There's no need.
The invaders are preying.
The dynasty is falling apart
The young king had just risen To the throne...
- Teacher! - An!
- Why are you so late? - Where's my dad?
I haven't seen him.
I wonder if he's coming at all.
The soldiers are everywhere.
We'll improvise. Come with me!
Ah! The king's coming!
Is that the kid from the other day?
It's him.
Your Majesty!
I bring back news of victory from the border.
He's still new to this, hasn't memorized the script yet. Poor thing!
At ease.
I've been waiting for your news.
Our country has had its ups and downs,
yet heroes are always present.
Our country...
has had its ups and downs,
yet heroes...
are always present.
Your Majesty!
All these houses broken down,
families torn apart,
all because of the invaders!
I've been unfilial.
Please accept this bow towards you, my parent.
His Highness is paying respect to his ancestors.
We shall follow your lead.
Father...
My son...
Make way!
- What the... - Boss, you must go!
Be honorable!
Heart clear as the sky!
Kill the invaders!
Father!
I'm so happy to see you.
But you must go now!
No! I don't want to be away from you again.
Me neither.
But the guards are outside.
Please, I beg you!
Please let me be with you, dead or alive.
Get the whole crew!
It's just a play!
- ‪ - Yes. It's just a play!
The troupe is inciting the people
to oppose the protectorate government.
Don't let them get to your head!
How can you say oppose!
It's just a play.
Yeah, we bought the tickets already. Let us be!
What nonsense!
These are our traditions and culture.
We've done nothing unlawful.
- Yes, that's true. - That's right!
Shut up!
Defending rebels
makes you a rebel.
Mr. Bay, Mr. Bay!
Mr. Bay!
Oh my God! They killed him!
Bay!
Why did you kill him?
Murderers, murderers!
‪-Let me go. ‪-Murderers!
You all!
You're fed by this country.
You grew up on the songs of this country.
How dare you point your guns at your own people?
Mr. Ba, please don't say that.
Can you even look at the altar, at your ancestors?
Today, the stage,
tomorrow, your own home!
How much longer can we endure this?
Mr. Ba!
Get the whole troupe.
Whoever fights back,
kill them!
Mr. Ba!
Our country has had its ups and downs,
yet heroes are always present.
Our country has had its ups and downs,
yet heroes are always present!
Our country has had its ups and downs,
yet heroes are always present!
Ba! Please get him out of here!
No! No!
I don't want to be away from you again!
An! You need to go,
so that your dad can escape!
An...
You know that we love you more than anything.
I also love you a lot.
You need to be okay, so that our fight
and our sacrifices won't have been in vain.
Hai Thanh!
Come on!
Show yourself!
- Go now! - No!
- An! - No!
- An! - You need to live on
and become a good man.
That is all Ma and I wish for.
Father!
- An. - Father!
- An! - Let me go!
You're such a coward!
Always hiding!
I'll shoot whoever covers for you.
Here I am!
You finally show yourself.
Capture me, kill me, as you wish!
But let all these innocent people go!
The sky answered our prayers!
The gods answered, Mr. Ba!
Durie!
Get all of them!
You being here only makes it harder for him.
Let's go!
Tieu! I leave An to you!
Seize the kid who played the king! He's Hai Thanh's son! Go!
Get all of them!
- An, run! - Ut!
Run!
Ut, be careful!
An, go!
- ‪ - An!
Ut!
Please, Ut!
No one
can harm Ut's only loved one.
- Ut! - Run!
Run!
If... If...
If I get to meet your mom,
I'll tell her
that you've reunited with your dad.
Ut!
Ut, don't leave me! Ut the Boss!
Ut!
Ow, ow, that hurts. That hurts a lot.
Damn it!
I'm still alive!
Ut!
I'm still alive, An!
Thank you, Ma, for protecting us!
- ‪ - An, I'm still alive.
Thank you, Ma!
Your mom watched over me.
She'll protect your dad as well.
Don't worry.
She's there.
I heard the rebels and Vo Tong were there.
They probably fought hard.
Is that right, Pa?
Mr. Sau Ngu will give us all the news.
Don't worry too much.
Look at the sky, so clear, white clouds
Look at the water, so white yet clear
A girl like me
Enduring and
Firm
So beautiful.
- Hey, hey, hey. - Yes?
Say "You're beautiful" in French.
- "T'es très belle." - What?
- "T'es très belle." - Test what?
- T'es-- - Whatever.
Je t'aime, you.
Ye what?
I know this.
If you wanna befriend someone,
you say "ye tem."
Uh... ye tem, you.
I'm Ut Trong.
What a coincidence!
I'm also an Ut.
Ut the thief,
yet he can't keep his own heart from being stolen.
How could I?
You're better at stealing hearts than I am.
Look, a dog!
My gosh!
So muddy.
If Vo Tong is here...
that means your dad's okay after all.
I knew it.
My father
and the others
are all fighting for this country.
Surely,
they'll be protected by this country and its people.
END OF PART 1 THERE IS STILL A JOURNEY AHEAD
SINCERE THANKS TO THE WRITER DOAN GIOI AND HIS FAMILY
FOR ALLOWING US TO CREATE THIS FILM