Moon Thieves, The (2024)

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The old timers used to say...

horologists mustn't get attached

to their watches.

As I see it now, don't get attached

to anything at all

albeit it's a truth

seen too late.

To Kwun Tong,

Yau Tong.

Those are mine, mate...

These green boxes are not mine.

Told you,

only grab the ones

with dinosaur stickers.

Return those.

A box is missing;

where's the "bridge"?

Come back anytime

if any issue arises.

Sure, thanks.

- You're most welcome.

- Bye.

Lend me a bridge.

What for?

For a 1967 Submariner.

That watch is older than me.

You can't make it.

I can if you spare me a bridge.

It's bad enough

that you run a forgery business.

How dare you involve me?

Forgery? I only use legit,

period-correct parts.

A period-correct (PC) watch...

is made with original parts

salvaged from beat-up watches

of the same model and vintage.

While every part used is genuine...

once assembled,

they become a counterfeit.

You're meeting Wayne the Butch?

That's why you must help me.

If you don't, I'll tell on you.

Jerk.

Back then,

my dad earned his pot of gold...

opening a butcher shop.

He bought the same

watch to commend himself.

The sight of this watch...

reminds me of the past.

Wait.

The certificate?

The owner was in his eighties.

He had wished to be

buried with this watch and...

didn't keep any papers.

Can we have it authenticated

in the service center?

I... suppose.

- Then again...

- Why?

Will it be deemed a fake?

My goodness, Mr. Wayne.

Who dares scam you?

You may inspect a new watch

as often as you please.

As for discontinued watches...

service center technicians

are notorious for...

swapping true vintage parts out

for aftermarket ones.

Your good watch could return

a Frankenstein.

We're done for.

They say a wearer complements

his watch, not vice versa.

If I'm wearing this watch...

no one will believe it's genuine,

albeit a proper certificate.

Why? Because I don't

deserve this watch.

As for you, Mr. Wayne

who on earth will doubt if...

someone of your stature

is wearing a fake?

See you.

Call me anytime.

Bye.

Told you I could make it.

- You jerk.

- I know...

Forgive me, okay?

Vincent Ma.

You've got mail from the US.

How dare you

use my shop address for mail?

- So petty...

- Unbelievable.

Here we are...

after breaking the bank.

You worked so hard

to hustle Wayne...

just to pay for

a stack of photocopies?

I used all my resources...

to smuggle these papers out of

the Smithsonian.

You won't understand.

See this?

S/N 43.

Moonwatch.

the first watch

ever worn on the moon.

Moonwatch.

the 50th anniversary edition.

Built in the 4th generation style,

ST 105.012...

that astronauts wore

during Apollo 11... want one?

I want the "real" Moonwatch.

Screw Moonwatch,

it's nothing but a big gimmick.

Add a word, change a color.

Here comes your new model.

The make and model

are unimportant here.

It's all about the story behind.

True, but even NASA

couldn't locate that watch.

What makes you think you can?

Get real.

What do you care?

S/N 43 is not a myth; I'll prove it.

Snob.

Bumpkin.

Hello?

Vincent Ma, Uncle wants to meet you.

Did you wait long?

Not at all.

- I'm...

- Vincent Ma.

- Yes.

- Have a seat.

Thank you.

I'm here to meet Uncle.

My dad died 2 years ago

from a stroke.

But it didn't stop clients

from asking for him.

So I took his nickname.

I see.

I run this place

the same way my dad did.

So, why are we here, Uncle?

Ma, your family

runs a watch repair shop.

You literally grew up among watches.

You made your first Frankenwatch

at age 15...

then turned pro during university.

You were busted once

and got schooled.

Lesson learned:

Lies are...

best based on truths.

After that,

you got hooked on PC watches...

and were never caught again.

Don't worry.

I've invited you here...

for a consultation.

The Picassos?

These Picasso-owned watches

went missing after his passing.

They've turned up recently...

now set to be

auctioned off in Japan.

A full-blown bidding w*r

is expected.

The value of Picasso's name

is priceless.

I'd like you

to make a trip to Japan.

Build me a period-correct set of

those 3 watches...

and verify

the genuineness of the lot.

The auction house surely

has examined the lot.

It's got to be real.

Uncle.

How about...

letting me build the PC

replicas here in Hong Kong?

As for the trip to Japan...

perhaps...

I can be excused?

As you know,

my forte is building PC watches

not inspection.

I don't want to...

become a liability.

I can refer someone

for the job though.

You can build period-correct watches

but not identify one?

Nothing gets past you.

The truth is,

I seldom... commit felonies.

Please understand.

Sure.

Thank you, Uncle.

It was nice meeting you all.

As sad and quiet

as this shop may seem...

it's indeed the world's most

capable stolen watch dealer...

Uncle's headquarters.

As long as your pocket

is deep enough...

Uncle will deliver what you want

no matter the difficulty.

What are the odds?

How about that, Mr. Wayne?

You told me to avoid

the service center.

So I called Uncle;

he offered to inspect my watch.

Here I am.

Ah... you'll need some privacy;

I'd better go.

What's the rush?

Did you do something bad?

No.

- Join us.

- Sure.

- Sit down.

- Sure.

Watch him.

Uncle.

Japan boasts...

the best authentication services.

Then again...

my shop is not bad either.

Uncle.

So, is it the real thing?

Your watch...

has been opened.

- Son of a g*n.

- Wait...

I know Japan well, let's go there...

Hold on.

What now?

I didn't say your watch

was tampered with.

What?

Vintage watches require servicing

and oiling every so often.

Your watch has been opened.

But the parts inside

are all-original...

especially the "bridge".

It's not a PC watch.

Are you sure?

Don't trust me...

trust the respected Loi Bo Watch Co.

Sorry, did I scare you?

No, no, it's nothing.

Drop by my shop

to get some prime cut.

Thank you, sir.

- Get the watch, meathead.

- Goodbye.

Your mother needs surgery.

We must operate on her retina

within 3 months...

or she'll go blind completely.

The average cost is 300 grand.

But in her case,

it may go beyond 500 thousand.

Mom, get down the stool.

Yoh, you're home.

Get down, please.

C'mon, I can see just fine.

The doctor said my eyes

are healing fast.

Mom.

I have a request.

Can I... move back in with you?

You're too old for that,

don't be so clingy.

I don't need you around.

But I want to be clingy.

I'm the one who needs company, okay?

- Why is my boy so sweet?

- Can't help it.

Son, why don't you

restock the shelves?

Is this a diversionary tactic?

I appreciate your help.

Uncle.

Sit down.

Is that mine?

Check this out.

The crown is legit.

The bracelet matches

the watch's age and model.

The numbers on the papers...

are correct.

Go on.

The year of production was 1956.

Accordingly...

the serial number should be engraved

on the case manually.

Put simply... blotches are expected.

Yet the engraving here is...

perfectly aligned.

Arkin.

You have 30 seconds.

Explain away.

You don't deserve 30 sec...

Trash.

Don't be scared.

Chief will show you the rope.

Serve your mentor well.

Wait outside.

Bring Mario and Ms. Hong to me.

I don't think Ms. Hong will come.

That's your problem.

Read the script:

"b*ll*ts blast the steel door open!"

But your door? It flopped

with a whimper! Worse still...

you took an hour to

reset the door after each take.

Who pays for overtime?

But Tony, we worked fast.

Shut your mouth.

I wouldn't be yelling now

if you were fast.

If you guys can't up your game...

get a pay cut!

Do you want Tony's job too?

No, sir.

Talk back again and you're fired.

Alright...

Get the door ready before I return.

Why are you so dense?

b*ll*ts can't blast

through this door.

Just modify the leaf.

Add a hinge.

You get a door-in-door.

Add some pyro effects.

It opens with a bang!

Takes no time to reset either.

Got it.

Mario.

Excuse me, I've got work to do.

Uncle asks for you.

Let him wait, I'm busy.

How could you do this to me again?

After what I've been through?

Geez.

20 percent.

Deal.

I'll be in my car.

Flip-flopper...

Hi there.

Welcome to our shop.

We offer the best yarn in town...

from acrylic to...

top-notch merino wool.

Here it is.

- Feel it yourself.

- Ms. Hong.

Uncle sends his greetings.

Go away.

Sorry, I need an answer.

What about my son?

Think you could make up

for my loss with chump change?

You may name your price

this time around.

Money isn't everything!

- Mom?

- Go inside.

- Who are they?

- Go inside.

I said go inside!

Go tell Uncle.

k*ll me if you dare.

I answer to no one!

Good day.

Is the "tour" ...under-enrolled?

If that's the case...

Joe, Uncle had the gall

to contact me...

Mom.

Who were those people?

Don't ask.

Stay out of this.

If you're not up to the job,

I'll take your place.

You?

Those people are hardcore,

they can get you k*lled.

Want to end up like your brother?

You said Joe's death

was an accident.

I'm warning you.

Stay away from those guys.

You hear me?

- Watch your steps.

- Whatever.

My mom won't do it; I will.

I'm just as good.

Moron.

Kiddo, just listen to Mom.

I don't know what happened

between all of you.

But I desperately need money.

I want in.

No; go away.

Listen.

My mom will go blind

without surgery.

Count me in.

Field experience?

Yes.

Get in.

If you can't crack this, you're out.

The stage is yours.

Mediocrities use expl*sives.

Better yeggs use drills.

My mom and I...

use our touch.

I can crack whatever safe

I get to "touch".

Are you sure about him?

Everyone's here; let's get started.

Get me these three watches.

They'll be showcased

before auction...

at a watch dealer

called Quark Salon for a month.

This is where you can pull that job.

Their VIP Room

is on the basement level.

So I rented a unit in the nearby

underground shopping mall.

Mario will get you all to

the VIP Room via the storm sewers.

Got it.

Once inside the VIP Room,

Yoh, you're up.

Quark Salon has been

using the same antique safe.

Unfortunately,

that's all I know about that safe.

But I trust that...

Ms. Hong has taught you well.

Once you find the Picassos...

Mr. Ma will proceed.

You're to complete

three period-correct replicas...

verify the originals...

make the switch then turn

in the real McCoy to Chief.

Chief will pass the Picassos

to flight attendants...

who will leave via

a prearranged channel.

Remember.

I want exactly these three watches.

Not one more, not one less.

If one man errs,

the whole team pays.

Give up your phones.

You'll use these phones

to communicate in Japan.

Your every phone activity

will be monitored.

So don't try anything funny.

And always take my calls.

Our flight leaves today?

Yup, go pack now.

Hey.

Move it.

Mom.

Why do you have a new phone number?

I'm in Japan;

I've told you about it.

I won't be back for a while.

You take good care.

Alright.

He's Joe's baby brother.

Do you want to get

your face slapped again?

Do you have a way to pay for

Ms. Hong's surgery?

You're in charge of the PC watches.

Start the inspection once we're in.

You'll have ten mins

to unlock the safe, okay?

Eight will do.

Uncle has seen Yoh.

He won't let him off easy.

I keep Yoh nearby to keep him safe.

Trash...

Despots are bent on cleaning house.

The chap wants us

old-timers all gone.

Were you there when Arkin died?

Starting tomorrow...

I'll be scoping out

the guards' shift schedule...

as well as...

Sorry.

I went through the bags.

We kind of have all the right parts.

But not every piece

is period-correct...

and some are poorly made.

I'm concerned.

Then deal with it.

Arkin overlooked only one PC watch.

No k*lling was justified.

Say, our last gig in Holland

should have been a sure thing too.

What about this time?

We're nannying two rookies.

Have you planned our getaway yet?

We're in the same boat;

who has the time to make plans?

Can I have 3 days to find the parts

and build the PC watches?

Sure.

And...

speaking of gathering intel...

What if I have a way to...

find out exactly

where the three Picassos are kept...

and conduct

the inspection side-by-side?

Then perhaps

I can be excused later from...

the actual heist?

Sure.

Complete the PC replicas

and the inspection ahead of time...

then you don't need to be there

on that day.

Thank you.

You're opting out of the fun part.

It's your loss.

Not at all.

Gaining access for

four strangers into the VIP Room...

then finding the three Picassos...

and inspecting them...

without drawing suspicion.

Sounds more fun to me.

Explain.

Are you sure about this?

Do I look like a rich man at all?

Yes... why not?

Try giving airs.

Hands in the pockets, stand tall.

Hold your head high.

That will do.

From now on, keep this posture.

And don't say a word, okay?

Okay.

Now walk.

Luxury watch dealers

are almost certainly snobs.

There's no way they'll

let four nobodies inside a VIP room.

So instead of trying too hard,

we get those people...

to invite us there voluntarily.

We are to conduct a transaction

with them for real...

to convince them that we

fit their target customer profile.

Our target is Quark Salon;

why did you go elsewhere?

Japan has plenty of

vintage watch dealers...

each carrying a limited inventory.

So they trade watches

among themselves in order to...

realize sales opportunities.

Do you have this model?

No, we don't have this one.

But we do have other watch models.

My boss is only interested

in this particular model.

If you can find it...

please contact us

as soon as possible.

Okay.

We're willing to pay up to 15% above

the market price.

- Okay.

- Thank you.

Thank you for coming.

Time to go, sir.

Had we gone straight

to Quark Salon...

we would have aroused suspicion.

To dealers, risk-free zero-cost

flipping is always...

appealing.

I'm looking for this watch.

My offer is 2%

above the market price.

I'll keep an eye out for it.

Soon, every Tokyo dealer

will know about our watch quest.

We'll wait a week

for the hype to wane.

Then you two will make

your entrance as sellers.

Question.

The sales done in VIP rooms

value at millions each.

We don't have that kind of money.

I've got that figured out.

Mr. Edo.

Mr. Ma.

I want this.

You call this a watch?

It depends on how you see it.

How much is this garbage worth?

A couple hundred grand.

We've struck gold.

Jerk.

There is a type of specialists

in Japan who...

clean up after "lonely deaths"

and other home deaths.

Many of the deceased

were home alone elderlies.

They'd bought plenty of goodies

during the 1970s and 80s.

Many of the period-correct parts

that I used...

came from this kind of households.

- Where are the parts?

- Parts?

Yes, parts.

Parts...

How much is it worth now?

Around 1.5 million.

Yen?

Hong Kong dollars.

Dollars...

Come work for me after this.

Sure, I'd like that.

I'd appreciate your help.

Chief, it's ready.

They won't notice a thing

unless they dismantle the watch.

Here are the three Picasso replicas.

We've got the props;

let's get started.

Most buyers and sellers

will get their watch.

In Japan,

that procedure will last for weeks.

What is this about?

Sell.

- Examine the watch.

- Yes, sir.

Since we're both

the buyer and seller here...

we may opt out of authentication

to expedite the sale.

I guarantee no one in that shop...

can find anything wrong.

When my phone rings,

bait taken.

Hello.

This way...

Thank you.

Please... sit down here.

- Nice to meet you.

- Nice to meet you.

Mr. Takahashi.

This is the buyer Mr. Ma.

And this is his boss, Mr...

Mr. "Boss".

Mr. Ma, he's our manager,

Mr. Takahashi.

He will be in charge of

today's transaction.

Okay.

Mr. Takahashi, please go ahead.

Thank you.

Hello, Mr. Ma.

This is the seller.

Let me remind the both of you.

There are risks involved

in buying and selling watches.

Once the documents are signed.

The risks will be borne

by both parties.

No problem.

If needed...

we can act on your behalf

and have the watch inspected...

which will take about four weeks.

No need.

Can I have a look?

Yes, of course.

When we buy a 2-million-dollar-watch

without delay...

he's got to see us

in a different light.

Turn it up a notch

and he'll fall for it completely.

This is the deposit.

Your company will act as a notary...

to hold the watch for safekeeping.

We're in the process of arranging

the remaining payment.

How long does it take?

About a week.

These three Picasso's watches...

are currently in our store

for private exhibition.

We'll take them

to auction in a month.

I'm going to the VIP Room...

to put the watch

into the safe anyway.

Do you want to take a look?

All professional dealers...

will put the more

valuable watches into safes

before closing.

If we're inside the VIP Room

when they do so...

we'll find out

what safe is being used

to keep the Picassos.

Once I've inspected those watches...

all preparations are complete.

Take a look, please.

Thank you.

Just a moment.

Yes.

Yes.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

Everything is done.

Take the wheel.

You ride shotgun.

Okay.

I thought you wanted to

leave the tour early.

Why didn't you inspect the watches?

Sorry, I was...

I'm sorry.

Screw you.

What's your game?

I'll tell you...

If I wasn't mistaken...

the Moonwatch was

kept inside their safe.

It's a long-lost national

treasure of the US.

It takes real clout to

get a hold of that kind of watch.

The people behind Quark Salon are...

not to be messed with.

Listen up.

We're after the three Picassos only.

Everything else is not our business.

Be on your toes.

Screw up again, I'll k*ll you.

You heard him.

What do you say?

I got you...

We're pulling a swap, not a robbery.

Just man up.

What?

Scared?

No.

Keep to yourself.

Did you check out the safe?

Yes.

Can you crack it?

I can't tell

until I get to touch it.

Start the car; we'll go shopping.

No.

Go away.

Go away.

Is that necessary?

We're just trying to

buy a practice dummy.

Let's go.

This is the one.

Touch it.

This is the "Occult"

an army safe

from the World w*r II era.

Three lock design.

No maintenance.

It was retired a long time ago...

with a fair bit of wear and tear.

Stop!

Three chances.

Password, reset.

Only, original code.

Original code lost.

Good luck.

Thank you.

Now that I touched it...

I think I can crack it.

I'll explain it in a bit.

The keypad lock on

this safe utilizes...

"Table of 50 Sounds"

The code consists of

5 "kana" out of 50.

Say, you can crack this safe.

What about the one in the VIP Room?

Here.

Reset it with a random code.

Put simply, every combination

lock is secured by a shaft...

By turning the discs slowly

while pulling the shaft...

one can feel the notches

on the discs...

with teeth on it that latch

onto the rotating discs.

When all notches

and teeth are aligned...

give it a tug, the lock opens.

Now I'll apply tension

to the lever handle.

Picture the lever handle...

as the shaft in the padlock.

Pulling the handle is

the same as pulling the shaft.

Whereas pushing the buttons...

is like rotating

the disc with notches.

By pulling the handle

while wiggling the buttons...

I'll eventually identify

the location of each notch.

I need more time.

How much more?

Mind your own business.

Mario will take you on

an outing tomorrow.

Sure.

I'll show you around.

You never did fieldwork.

- Not true...

- Don't bother.

Do nothing else

in the next few days.

Just focus on

how to crack this safe.

You can do it.

Mr. Chairman.

The satellite launch was successful.

Congratulations.

Only 12 people

have ever walked on the moon.

Why is it that we only remember...

Neil Amstrong but no one else?

Because no one remembers

who came in second.

Is there any progress

with the watch?

We're negotiating

with the US specialists...

about coming to Quark Salon.

I'm afraid we need to wait

one more month.

My apology, sir.

Matsumoto.

As long as it's something

that I really want.

I'm willing to wait for

however long it takes.

Yes, sir.

Come here.

This wall hides the portal to

Tokyo's sewer network.

Follow this route...

until we get to...

there, right behind

the wall of the VIP room.

Blast through this wall

and we're all set.

We could have used a manhole,

be much easier.

What about the getaway?

What if the police await us

outside the manhole?

Why did you stop

examining the Picassos?

I've been looking for

that Moonwatch all my life.

It's the holiest of grails...

Remember what Chief said?

Only the three Picassos, period.

I ain't trying to steal

the other watch.

I was only looking...

You'd better stand by your words.

What? Are you done?

We're screwed.

This is...

the basement of Quark Salon.

The safe.

This is normal masonry wall.

The reinforced concrete (RC) wall.

It's possible to blast

through an RC wall.

But 250 grams of RDX can't do it.

1,500 grams can.

Also...

It's 3.5 meters below ground.

Does it mean

when you denotate the expl*sives...

people above the ground

may hear you?

It's like an earthquake.

You can feel it even if you're deaf.

We'll be screwed

if the guard calls the police.

In that case...

how do we make the swap?

Listen up.

Quark Salon closes at 20:00.

The night shift guard

arrives at 20:30.

Between 02:00 and 02:30,

he'll step out to buy takeaways.

Afterwards,

he'll remain until the shop opens.

That give us

two windows of opportunity.

Even if we manage to break in

without the guard knowing...

the security alarm will

surely detect the shockwave.

Not if we do...

many mini-blasts instead of

one big one.

As if a symphony of bangs

will draw less attention.

Are we bickering?

I mean, a lot is at stake here.

Want me to buy you a policy,

you watchmaker?

That's right,

I'm a watchmaker, not thief.

I'm not supposed to be concerned

with your problems.

I've done my part.

I don't want to be here at all.

- Let's calm down.

- Shut up.

Have you cracked it yet?

Then we're done for.

At least, we all are trying our best

to solve the problems.

Only you are talking about leaving.

Me?

Of course, I want to leave.

You think I can?

You think Uncle

will let me off the hook if...

we fail to bring the Picassos home?

Chief, I want to

solve the problems too.

But we can't get in,

can't use expl*sives,

can't open the safe.

And those people

are not to be messed with

We could get k*lled

without a viable...

What...

Wait, wait...

Help!

Chief! I'm sorry...

Help me...

Stop it. Stop... Chief.

I'm sorry... Help.

I'm sorry...

It's only a sparkler.

No need to scream.

I'm hungry.

Let's get fed.

One portion of "Chashu".

Thanks.

Hey there.

Want some?

Thanks.

Say, what happened to your stomach?

I was shot twice... almost died.

But you still work so hard?

You feel bad for me?

We aren't that close.

Say, my mom was slapping you

the other day.

Do you know each other?

We've worked together.

Did you know my brother?

Don't ask; it won't do you any good.

In our line of work...

we don't get emotionally involved.

Our goal is the three Picassos.

If we can't steal them away...

we'll rob the shop of them,

even with a g*n.

Seriously.

What if we fail the assignment?

What will happen?

You've seen it.

Arkin.

You have 30 seconds.

Go to hell, you spoiled brat.

If you're any good...

you don't need to

use your father's name.

Word?

Do yourself a favor.

Or do us all a favor.

Let's get the job done.

What is it?

"The 25th Spring Equinox

Fireworks Display"

"The 25th Spring Equinox

Fireworks Display"

Wait for the fireworks.

I particularly look forward

to the blue fireworks this year.

The show is about to start.

Everyone, let's count down from.

It works; the alarm didn't go off.

Carry on.

Nailed it.

Who are you?

- Well...

- What are you doing here?

Well... We are...

Where are you now?

Did you find what triggered...

the seismic sensors?

Grab their walkie-talkies.

Stop!

- I'm calling the police!

- Yoh!

Mario, finish your job!

Hell, no...

Use cable ties!

I'm so sorry...

You have 5 minutes.

Stay calm.

Don't fret; keep going.

Hurry.

I'm not feeling any clicks at all...

makes no sense.

You've made two attempts!

We won't make it, let's split.

Where are you now?

Report your status.

Let's blast.

The watches will break.

Yes or no?

What's going on?

Are you exposed to sewer gas?

Do you need backup?

Come in now.

Don't move!

You see this?

It's wax.

The wax!

Use your touch, you can find it.

Hurry.

I'll do it.

Both these buttons have wax on it.

Both feels the same when jiggled.

Which one is right?

What happened?

Hey!

Inspect the goods.

Remove all fingerprints.

Damn it.

Sir.

Something's not right.

I need the manager...

to open the VIP Room door

for an inspection.

Yes...

Pardon me.

Are you done?

Okay.

It's indeed S/N 43.

What' you doing? Complete the swap!

Yamazaki, answer me now.

Are you in danger?

- Call the police.

- Yes sir

Stop cleaning; we're out of here.

Move it.

That way.

Go your own way.

I'm terribly sorry.

There has been

a break-in at our shop.

Do you still have my watch?

I swear to God

I don't know the burglars.

I have no part in this.

I didn't betray you.

I'm asking...

do you still have my Moonwatch?

Please forgive us, sir.

I still have high hopes for you.

The next time you call me...

give me the good news.

Okay?

Yes, sir.

Good evening.

Ginza's famed watch retailer,

Quark Salon Tokyo...

fell victim to a break-in

a few hours ago.

Burglars made off

with three rare watches...

once owned by Pablo Picasso.

Set to be auctioned...

The estimate loss of

the watch dealer is 2 billion yen.

No phone calls.

Pack up quickly.

We'll leave in 30.

No arrest has been made

at this point.

Police investigation is underway.

And that's the news.

Keep an eye on Takahashi.

If anything,

take care of it immediately.

That Moonwatch is

an American treasure.

Any news leak will put us...

at the center of

an international scandal.

Well noted, sir.

I'll start monitoring

the black market right away.

We will retrieve the watch.

I won't disappoint you, sir.

Have you found out who did it?

Four strangers...

paid a visit to Quark Salon

prior to the incident.

The falcons have tracked down

their whereabouts.

Our men are on their way.

Matsumoto.

The clock is ticking.

Don't let me down.

Say...

Was that watch a big deal?

Fill in me.

Ever heard of Buzz Aldrin?

No.

Do you know that in 1969...

Apollo 11 landed humans on the Moon?

No.

You don't know that?

In 1969, Apollo 11 performed

a crewed lunar landing.

It was the first time in history.

Each of the 3 astronauts on board

was issued a watch.

The watches were

to be returned after the mission.

Somehow, one went missing.

That was Buzz Aldrin's watch...

the first watch ever worn

on the moon.

I believe I saw that

watch in Quark Salon's safe

the missing S/N 43.

You think I'm stupid?

The 1st moon walker was Amstrong.

It was him alright.

But he left his watch

inside the module as a backup.

He was "watch-less"

when he moon walked.

Aldrin's watch...

was the one that made history.

How do you know

if "43" was his watch?

No one knows for sure.

NASA has remained discreet.

They never made

a public statement about it.

However, all archival records

indicate that...

"43" was Buzz Aldrin's watch.

That watch must be

worth a lot of money.

Are you really this shallow?

You always talk about money.

That watch is priceless.

Who dares own it?

Check this out.

An American hillbilly

made the following forum post:

"I've got '43' right here with me".

The next morning...

FBI showed up at his door.

The mere suggestion of

possessing that watch...

can destroy you.

After all,

it's an American treasure.

The FBI, Coast Guards,

Marines, etc...

will all come after you.

"Incoming call: Mom"

Hi, mom.

Hello?

Did you join Chief and Mario?

Did you guys pull that job?

Answer me.

What're you talking about?

You lied to me then...

and lie to me now?

Nothing happened.

You've got nothing to worried about.

Listen to me,

son.

Ditch those men.

Don't listen to

whatever they've got to say.

Just walk away.

Why?

They were the ones...

who k*lled your brother in Holland.

What?

Keep quiet.

What's wrong...

Shut up.

Show me your phone.

Who's your closest associate?

Show me his number.

I'm in a jam.

Spread the word:

"Uncle masterminded the Tokyo heist"

Let the whole world know

that or else I'll die.

Are you crazy? Uncle will find out.

He'll k*ll us.

Listen well, don't die on me.

Now, this is between you and me.

You are crazy.

A heist took place

in Tokyo tonight...

at Ginza's famed watch

retailer Quark Salon...

whose estimated loss is

two billion yen.

Three Picasso-owned watches

that resurfaced only recently...

were stolen from the shop.

The pre-auction exhibition of...

the said watches has garnered

a lot of attention.

Hong Kong watch collectors

and dealers alike...

are appalled by the incident.

Give me four watches.

Give me four watches!

Give up the watches.

Watch out.

Go.

Get them.

Stop there.

Yoh, grab the g*n and run.

Give me a hand.

Enough...

Enough.

Are you crazy?

You b*stard.

Give me the watches!

What are you saying?

Let's go.

Get the car.

Yoh, exit through the window.

Go.

Stop there.

Stop.

Stop.

Stop right there.

Open the door!

Yoh!

Shut the door!

the watches have garnered

a lot of attention.

Hong Kong watch collectors

and dealers alike...

are appalled by the incident.

Japan Police have reasons

to believe that

the perpetrators are of

foreign descent.

Their nationality remains unclear.

Is it me getting old or...

is this how a new broom

sweeps clean?

Stealing international headlines.

Son, are you okay with that?

Mr. Bard, task it easy.

Don't get all worked up.

Have some tea.

Back when I did business

with your father...

he was always

very, very, very careful.

Say, you even replaced

your old man's crew.

Who can you rely on now?

I'm on your side

but I'm not a fan of your style.

Just stick to the old ways.

Target watches

in questionable hands.

Those suckers can't call the police.

They'll just suffer in silence.

But look at you now.

How do I take those watches

when they come in?

Consider it a lesson learnt, son.

Let's follow your father's remedy.

Return my deposit 200%

to replace my loss.

You've got some attitude.

Your father used to...

My father this, my father that...

You're so annoying.

Respect goes both ways, Mr. Bard.

If I lose respect for you...

maybe I'll k*ll you now.

So, you're forcing me

into taking your loot.

Listen carefully.

I'm keeping your deposit.

You honor our deal.

Son.

A word of advice.

If you want to go quickly, go alone.

"I'm in a jam. Spread the word:"

"Uncle masterminded

the Tokyo heist."

"Let the whole world know that

or else I'll die."

The Japanese asked for 4 watches.

What did you take?

Give it up.

What's it worth?

It has no price.

What do you mean?

It is "the Moon watch".

The 1st watch ever worn

on the moon...

how do you price it?

What's wrong with you?

What do I tell Uncle?

Wake up.

The Uncle you were loyal

to is long gone.

You knew it too...

his son

is bent on getting rid of us

old timers.

Our peers in the company

are all dead.

You and I are next.

You screwed up;

we could've got away

with only 3 watches.

You really think this job

is a one-off?

He'll forever hold this against you.

He'll make you

into someone like us...

a thief for life.

Is that true?

Ma spread the word that...

Uncle was the mastermind.

The whole world should know now.

He made me do that at gunpoint;

it's not my idea.

You're a dead man even

if you bring him the Picassos.

You're doomed either way.

Why not take a chance with me?

Let's get away from him...

once and for all.

"Incoming call: Uncle"

The Senior asked you

to look after his son

because you

wouldn't say no to him.

You're indebted to no one

but yourself.

They were the ones...

who k*lled your brother in Holland.

Did you k*ll my brother?

Drop your g*n...

or I'll put you down.

What happened in Holland?

The three of us pull a job there.

Everything went well...

until we made the drop -

the other party turned against us.

Mario was shot twice.

Your brother got hit in an artery.

I did my best...

It didn't matter.

Uncle set us up.

My brother is dead.

You can make up any stories.

We're exposed.

We must return to Hong Kong

with the watches now.

Or things will get out of hand...

Ms. Hong will be marked too.

I'll k*ll you right here,

then take the watches to Uncle.

He'll understand.

He'll spare my mom's life and mine.

Then what?

What will happen to your mother?

Do you want her to lose another son?

It was all your...

- Let go.

- Listen.

Listen up.

I didn't answer

Uncle's call just now.

He'll think we're up to no good.

We have to act fast.

The Japanese are on our back

because of the Moonwatch.

If you k*ll me now, can you

make it back to Hong Kong?

Finish the job first.

After that, if you still think

I wronged you...

come get me then.

We need to ship

the watches home quickly.

Cabin crew is off the table.

Any idea?

I got one.

Take the watches apart...

then mail them.

Are you sure they'll clear customs?

Must you take them apart

so thoroughly?

When they go through

the X-ray machine at customs...

they'll be seen as watch parts

without raising any suspicion.

They're just like any other parts...

except they've got a back story

and been to the moon.

How to retrieve them in HK?

I planted a mole in the post office;

he'll handle it.

For years, I've been relying

on a friend at the sorting office...

to safely retrieve my parcels.

His job allows him to freely travel

in and out of the premises.

Is he smart?

He's trustworthy

like you.

Thanks.

You can't mail these.

No way.

No?

You need to include

the sender's address.

Okay... okay.

Help me out.

Not you.

Sorry for involving you,

then again...

you can lead a horse to water,

but can't make it drink.

If you wish,

come work for me after this.

Just kidding.

Why the long face?

Those lads might go down with us.

Why do you trust them?

At least they didn't

leave us behind...

when the Japanese came after us.

Don't overthink it.

Focus on returning to Hong Kong.

Thank you.

Thanks.

I'm sorry that the papers

come in late today.

"Luxury Watch Sales Manager

Found Dead at Home"

Did they k*ll him?

Thanks to the Moonwatch.

Mid-level employees

are expendable now.

That's us.

You guys are cute...

but very foolish.

Let them go; let me take the blame.

So honorable.

The Japanese are on their way.

If you don't have their watches,

it's w*r.

You think the Japanese

will arrive before you die?

Can you guess what happened?

You rat.

Screw you.

You k*lled my brother.

You should use this...

to get even.

Yoh.

Don't.

Yoh.

If they die,

you'll never see the watches.

Wait.

Only I know where the watches are.

You threatening me?

Because of these pricks?

Don't tell him.

He'll k*ll you just the same.

I send the watches over by mail.

Only I know how to recover them.

I'll get them for you.

Let the three of us go after that.

I need a helper though.

You'll help him.

Get it done,

then these two are at your mercy.

No more bargaining.

Uncle.

8 piece, 8 piece, 8 piece.

3Ps... Japan "goldies".

- Hi, Tonton.

- 3Ps... 3Ps.

"Goldies" (Speed Post)

are coming in tomorrow.

They all look like this...

with dinosaur stickers, see?

8 pieces in total - 8 pieces.

All came from Japan.

Okay?

Japan goldies, Japan goldies.

3Ps goldies...

- Japan parcels are here!

- Japan goldies!

Tonton, finish sorting the goldies;

the truck is leaving.

Tonton, answer your phone...

Tonton...

Thank you...

Only 3? Where are the rest?

3Ps.

There should be 8.

- Where're the other 5?

- 8Ps...

Where're the other 5?

- 5Ps.

- Where are they?

5...

Think harder, where are they?

- Gone... to Kowloon East.

- That truck?

- Gone.

- Thanks.

Pursue that truck!

Stop!

The parts are in there.

Don't budge.

What' you doing?

Don't hurt me.

What' you waiting for?

Search the carriage.

Hurry.

Move off.

You heard me.

Uncle, they've remained still

for an hour.

Get the odd pair;

we'll go for a ride.

Vincent Ma.

Come here.

Stay put.

Stay put!

I'll sh**t you.

Take a step closer

and I'll k*ll him.

You call this a threat?

Raise your arm, now!

What if I destroy the watches too?

Let them go.

Okay.

Take them to the truck.

Uncle!

Get the watches! Wipe them out!

Go.

Who pushed me into

the lines of fire just now?

You gotta admit you make

a decent-sized shield.

Are we safe now?

I think so.

Is that your plan?

We could get k*lled.

It depends.

All I know is that...

I can't remain

a sl*ve my entire life.

Bro.

That, really isn't going to work.

What would happen...

if Uncle beats the Japanese?

We'd be dead meat.

Exactly.

We're planning our deaths.

What?

It doesn't matter who gets to win...

as long as we get away.

To make the plan work...

we first need a rat.

He'll tip Uncle off about our plan.

The surer Uncle is that he'll win...

the better chance

we have to succeed.

Move it.

They're coming in now.

Who will be the rat?

I will.

I have the best motive among us.

Once Uncle gets the watches,

we're still going to die.

How do we get away?

No problem.

If the Japanese arrive just

when the watches change hands...

we'll get to disappear.

So, it was you guys.

Where are the watches?

We don't have the watches.

What are you trying to play?

We'd like to make a deal with you.

Are you betraying your boss?

Why?

He's not even our boss.

Why should I trust you guys?

If you don't believe in us...

you'll lose the Moonwatch forever.

What if Uncle make a pact

with the Japanese?

He won't, for sure.

I watched him grow up.

Given his temperament...

he'll definitely confront

the Japanese head-on.

As they occupy themselves

with fighting...

we'll fake our own deaths

before their eyes.

Fake deaths...

my specialty.

Ming, are you done?

Yup, check this out.

What are those watches worth?

Just be grateful you're alive.

10 million?

Tell me.

Let it go, it's all in the past.

Say, aren't we brothers?

- I'll tell you.

- Hush.

This is what happened.

Damn it, only the strap?

What do you mean?

A parcel is missing.

We don't have

the Moonwatch except for its strap.

How do we get Chief

and Mario out now?

Damn it.

- Go to Kun's shop.

- What for?

I'll make a PC replica there.

Are you nuts?

Unless they take the PC

watch to NASA for verification...

no one will know.

Mr. Kun.

Why are you here? You want to die?

Moonwatch.

Give me your stash of Moonwatches,

hurry...

Give me a hand.

You gave a period-correct replica

to the Japanese?

At least, so far, so good.

Where did you send the real McCoy?

The strap is all we've savaged.

Maybe it's just not meant to be...

You're here.

Who are you?

Take it easy...

Don't scare him.

My mole in the post office, Tonton.

You said he's smart.

I didn't say that,

I said he's like you

trustworthy like you.

Wouldn't have hiccups

if he were smart.

Tonton, get your reward.

Come here.

Tonton, finish sorting the goldies;

the truck is leaving.

"Invalid Delivery Address

Part of the address missing"

Excuse me.

Coming.

I'm sorry to trouble you again.

There are so many this time.

We often remind

our foreign customers...

to avoid using the mailing system.

Their returned parcels,

if any, will remain unclaimed.

Exactly.

Stop wasting time.

Either you take it now or I will.

Got a buyer for a national treasure?

I'm not selling to NASA.

What is this, a pleasure trip?

We don't need to claim it...

but take a look?

Cut the charade.

You'll come for it

when we're not looking.

There are things...

meant to be yours

and things not meant to be.

Still, I can't help

feeling let down.

Uncle got out of

the quagmire scot-free.

Revenge gets sweeter...

when you don't get your hands dirty.

What happened?

It's none of my business.

Do you take me as a fool?

k*ll him.

You gave three replicas to Uncle?

He'll be fine

if he doesn't sell them.

You son of a g*n.

Don't get any ideas.