Trapped (2025)

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After I left the b*ttlefield,

people gave me a nickname:

Night Owl.

Do you know what a night owl is?

That's right.

The night owl

travels through the endless dark

carrying news of death.

(Mongolian) Emergency notification.

At 3 a.m. this morning

Zhao Beishan,

known leader of a g*ng of smugglers,

escaped the regional prison

by faking a medical emergency

and coordinating with his g*ng

to hijack the ambulance.

The search for

these dangerous criminals is ongoing.

A warning to all citizens:

these criminals are armed.

Stay vigilant and report

any suspicious activity to the police.

Who's that?

Pull in here.

Pull in here.

Who are you guys?

I gave him too much medicine.

A double dose.

I gave him too much medicine.

A double dose.

I gave him too much medicine.

A double dose.

(15 hours later)

Mangya,

a border town,

adjacent to three territories.

Rich in minerals,

and where trades thrived.

Prosperous it once was.

Till the mines shut down,

scattered were the people.

On the brink of Summer,

in a windy desert.

And for now,

no road can reach there,

isolated it stands from the world.

How about this?

Give me another three grand,

and you can have this, and we're even.

We have to pay you

another three thousand?

Who's the one in debt here?

This costs 18,000!

It's a mobile phone!

You can call people when you're mobile!

While you're walking down the street!

You can do that out here?

No.

There's no signal here.

Then it's just a brick out here!

I told you to use your words,

not your hands.

If my eyes were any less sharp today,

he would've gotten away!

Detaining him

won't help him get your money back.

People who leave these days

never come back!

There's no mine, no business,

and nobody here.

I can't magically make money appear.

Look, we're all neighbors.

We should be more understanding.

Look at Li Hong.

So many people

ran out on their debts to her,

but she didn't stop anyone.

The b*tch is pretending to be a saint.

She'll get hers one day.

Watch your mouth!

This was just a personal loan.

Both parties agree on the debt,

just settle the repayment on your own.

People who leave never come back, right?

Don't want to see someone go?

You.

If you were leaving,

you'd tell me first, right?

I'll take you with me.

That's a promise!

Here for a meal?

Yes.

We're out of a few dishes.

Let me go check.

No need.

I'll have that.

That's for display,

not for eating.

No.

I know a man

who only eats that fish.

Have some noodles,

I'll toss in extra meat for free.

Go bring in the laundry.

How's business here?

Up and down.

Depends on the weather.

Relying on the weather. How passive.

I've never seen you before.

First time in Mangya?

I'm a local.

You're the outsider, aren't you?

It's been three years now.

I've never seen someone leave

and come back.

People come and go.

Someone's bound to change things up

and come back.

Let me introduce myself.

My name is Qu.

Qu Maduo.

I've heard good things about you, miss.

There's vacancies upstairs, right?

I've been away for years.

My old house has fallen apart.

Mind I stay here for a few days?

Didn't you see that sign on the door?

We're closed for the wind.

But I own a guest house

across the street.

Let me introduce myself

I'm Xu San...

Boss is coming.

Not coming to see these folks off?

No.

It'll be nice and quiet

after they're gone.

Bullheaded as always.

Still want to fight?

You good-for-nothing piece of sh*t!

Ma Xiaozhi!

I must be blind

to have hired a lazy a*s

like you to watch my sheep!

(in Tibetan) Are you blind or not, then?

What did you say?

Say that again!

Are you sure he stole your sheep?

A hundred percent!

Did you see it?

No!

Did anyone see it?

No!

Then how do you know it was him?

There are only two of us.

If it ain't him, did I do it?

Your sheep couldn't have run off

on their own?

Exactly.

Sheep can run off on their own!

I don't give a sh*t!

If he ate my sheep, pay me.

If they ran off, find them for me.

Give me a solution!

Otherwise I won't leave.

How much does a sheep cost?

Three hundred!

I'll pay you, all right?

He must be lying about the price.

It's not easy to make a living,

and it's gone again.

It's not you who should pay

even if he's right.

You clearly speak Chinese

but you won't speak properly.

He thought you were cursing at him.

I didn't eat it.

You must know that.

I don't know.

(in Tibetan) Weirdo.

I'll guard this for you first

and ask you a question.

Have you been

to the gas station recently?

No.

Go home.

Don't roam around.

The wind's about to pick up.

Hey.

What are you doing?

Got no home to return to.

The bus already left.

Go find Yan Peng.

Take his car into the city.

I told you, I don't need it!

You've always wanted to go to Shenzhen.

You always said Mangya is boring.

Am I a dog?

You can just throw me out as you wish?

The restaurant is shutting down

I can't keep it going anymore.

Give me back my bag.

Started making up all kinds of excuses

to kick me out in the afternoon.

And you never gave me even a reason.

You just don't want me around, do you?

I'm your sister,

not some part-time employee.

I'd rather not have a sister, then.

Stop!

Mangya is no place to make a living.

Listen to me.

You'll be better off.

When you get to Shenzhen,

settle down and wait for me.

When I get there,

I'll tell you everything

you want to know.

Go.

Go.

A sister?

You've been keeping things from us.

So touching.

She doesn't know anything.

Let her leave.

Take a guess.

Will she even make it out the door?

Who the hell are you?

How's this your business?

Does she really know nothing?

I always heard you were a tough lady.

You have tricks.

I'm impressed...

Missus Boss.

You know each other?

Do you know each other?

Do you know what she does?

Do you know who she is?

Go, quick!

What's the rush?

Missus Boss.

I'm here to report

that everything

is going according to plan.

He...

will be here in half an hour.

Who are you?

Bad people.

If you ask me, you should listen to her

and get out of here.

Chaos is coming to Mangya.

Anyone who stays is...

how should I put it...

in danger.

Don't listen to him.

I can get you out.

Really?

Playing Missus Boss again, are you now?

Missus Boss.

You should know that

everything we do is governed by rules.

Besides,

the person who can stand up for you...

can't protect you anymore.

What do you mean?

Boss made it out,

but he's still unconscious.

The doctor that got him out wasn't sure

he'd get past the guards,

so he gave him

twice the dosage.

What are you up to?

Those siblings have been

watching you for three years,

and they had no idea

what they've been looking at.

And you know?

They're looking at Boss's ledger.

This book holds the locations

of all the cash.

Until Boss wakes up...

you're the only one

who holds the secret.

Hand me the book,

and I'll let her go.

You have the nerve to take it?

You have the nerve to keep it?

I don't know you.

Then let's see

if she can make it out of here!

How do I know you'll keep your word?

You don't.

She's mouthy and meddlesome.

She really shouldn't be out in the wild.

What do you think?

Don't you dare!

Missus Boss...

You know the drill.

This isn't the time to negotiate.

I'm giving you a chance here!

Listen to me carefully.

Don't tell anyone about Mangya

when you get out of here.

Don't tell anyone that you know me.

Go as far as you can.

Don't turn back.

Right under our noses.

You really are the boss's missus.

Don't move!

What's the matter?

The radio's dead.

Jian Ning.

Go to the government building

and call the city precinct.

What do I tell them?

We've got a Case.

We need backup from the criminal police.

- What case?

- Just go!

Did you try the phone?

I did.

It's not working.

What the hell is going on?

I'll go down and look.

You stay here!

Don't compromise the scene.

Jian Ning.

Go to the town government.

Their phone is dead, too.

Tell Fan

to go to Twin Springs right away.

There's no other car in town

and ours is running out of gas.

He can ride a horse! A camel!

A damn sheep if he has to!

There's not a moment to spare.

Make it fast!

A huge case?

A huge case.

They cut the gas and our comms.

They're not out for money.

They're out for blood.

Fourteen years

without a big case in Mangya.

And now we've got three deaths.

The prison guard and the doctor

are from abroad.

Cross-border crime?

Everything planned meticulously.

These aren't any old robbers.

They're pros.

With the wind coming,

there's no way in or out.

The oil truck and the bus have gone,

and won't be back for another two weeks.

They've timed this precisely.

We're trapped.

What do we do now?

We wait for help.

What if we can't reach anyone outside?

Have everyone stay home...

and off the streets.

On a big case like this

you should bring Jian Ning along.

Our station is understaffed,

We don't take big cases.

Attention, all residents!

Attention, all residents!

Close your windows.

Stay off the streets.

Don't go anywhere.

Take preventive measures

for the sandstorm!

Attention, all residents!

Attention, all residents!

Close your windows.

Stay off the streets.

Don't go anywhere.

Take preventive measures

for the sandstorm!

Something's happened!

Something's happened!

Have you heard

anything strange at night?

No.

Seen any new faces?

No.

What else have you lost at home?

The most valuable thing

we have is my wife's gold ring.

It was passed down to her.

Supposed to be worth over two grand.

Where is it?

Did you bury it down here?

No way.

My wife's wearing it.

She's had it on so long

there's no way to get it off.

It's practically part of her flesh.

So you've actually lost nothing

and gained a pit.

Then tell me where the pit came from.

Who...

would dig a pit in my storehouse...

in the middle of the night?

Are you all right?

It's okay.

Old wound.

Another one?

A smokescreen?

It's a mark.

Mark for what?

We need to look for more of these.

We'll know when we find them.

Boss will wake up anytime.

If you run off now,

you'll be a traitor.

I already gave you his ledger.

That makes me good as dead.

What else do you want?

If Boss wakes up

and finds out that you ran off

after giving away the ledger,

you're really dead.

But if the boss stays asleep...

asleep forever...

and you gave me the ledger...

that puts us in the same boat.

And if we're in the same boat...

we can talk things out.

You want me to k*ll him?

Only you can do it.

I've never k*lled anyone.

If he's dead...

you're free.

Not so difficult.

Tonight at nine...

you'll mix this into his IV drip.

Switch on the sign

on the roof when it's done.

You hear me?

Who is it?!

Dug up his f*cking outhouse!

How much money is there?

In renminbi

nearly 1.78 million.

It's burnt.

Was it deliberate?

Can't say.

Seems like more than a coincidence

that the radio was destroyed

at the same time.

It's no coincidence.

It was arranged.

Even the police station

is part of the plot.

Four cases in total?

For such a big move,

I expect way more.

How much?

Money isn't our biggest problem.

How far back have you looked?

Back to '88.

I'm almost there.

What's the matter?

Am I a police officer?

Get to the point.

I've been here six months.

All I've done is look for sheep

and board up windows.

Now that we have a big case,

you're making me count money!

You don't believe in my ability.

I asked you to count the money

because I trust you.

It's important work!

Come back here!

I forgot my notebook.

Where're you going?

I'm going to the gas station!

To inspect the site!

To solve this case!

The gas station and the money

are parts of the same case.

It's a huge case, right?

I knew it!

Chief Xia,

you analyze this for us, then.

You've been to w*r!

Don't interrupt.

I've tracked the migrant population

in the past few years.

I noticed a group of people...

coming in and out of Mangya

before the border opened.

Freight?

A construction team.

The places where we found

the hidden money...

were all built by the same contractors.

A smokescreen!

Gas station.

The wind.

The radio.

The boxes. Construction team.

I suspect

...suspect...

There's a g*ng of criminals

who used new construction

to hide a batch of money.

A huge batch of money.

They scattered it all over the town.

Mangya is isolated

and underpopulated.

A perfect hiding place for their money.

No one even noticed.

Now...

they've cut Mangya off from the world...

to get the money back

in the windy season...

Who took the cases?

Cops.

- Who?!

- Cops.

What a sh*thole!

It's goddamned cursed!

Let's go and get them back!

It's time!

Donkey.

Our boss is out of commission.

It's not the time to be impulsive.

And what gives you the right

to make the rules?

Big Head.

What did the Boss tell you?

He told us how to drug him,

how to break him out of prison,

how to cross the border,

and how to get to the gas station.

After we got to the gas station,

we go retrieve the cases.

That's all.

He didn't mention what's in the cases?

No.

How about the number of cases?

No.

And no contingency plan

if it goes to sh*t?

You know Boss.

He never allows screw-ups.

But now the screw-up

has happened to him.

Brothers.

Look at this!

With cases like this,

we must have a total of...

Don't keep us hanging, damn it!

A lot!

Accountant.

Is he telling the truth?

Who'd ever imagine...

that boss would be hiding

this much money?

We all know that every one of us

is getting monthly salary.

Let me put it this way.

With this kind of money...

we can each retire twice! From now!

I only do the talking in this g*ng,

and I'm fine with that.

But you guys risked your lives

for this money,

and still only get a salary

like a regular joe?

So you got any other ideas?

Since there's no more plan anyway...

Tomorrow, I'll mark down every location.

If the police don't put up a fight,

we'll do it the civilized way.

If they interfere,

we'll take it by force.

I know everything about this town.

There're only three cops.

One g*n between them.

We have nothing to worry about.

We can dig freely,

split the dough,

then enjoy our freedom

in our own separate ways!

There's no time to hesitate!

I know this place better than you do.

You might think

it's just any other wind,

but when it picks up,

no one is getting out.

What else can we do

with all these cases?

Wait for police reinforcements

to arrest us?

With idle hands?

Wait to be shot?

What about our boss?

Who's looking after boss?

Tongue.

I know what everyone is worried about.

But if I, QU Maduo...

If I dare to show you

where the money's hidden...

you can rest assured

I have a plan for Boss.

Tongue,

it's me.

A lot of people left this morning,

but there are a few dozen

townspeople left.

What do you think?

We wait.

We wait for Fan to come back

with reinforcements.

Those are all the b*ll*ts we have.

Have you fired a g*n before?

Yes.

At a person?

A mad cow.

There're only three of us,

and only one g*n.

They go to the trouble of trapping us,

then stay in hiding.

Are they afraid of the police?

They're waiting, too.

Done!

What is?

Boss's problem is solved!

How is it solved?

I asked his old lady

to take care of him!

Impossible!

That b*tch dared to k*ll Boss?

It took some manipulation,

but I have my ways.

But Tongue's been watching Boss.

The medicine takes time to kick in...

at least six hours.

By the time Tongue finds out

it'll be sunrise.

Too late

for anyone to do anything.

The thinking is sound

and the methods are solid.

I don't need any thanks.

Just don't resent me for it.

Think you're the only one

with a g*dd*mn brain?

Every f*cking day trying to copy Boss,

and still can't even get it right.

Anyone trying to pocket Boss's cash,

has to get through me first.

Are you the only one

with a g*dd*mn brain?

The sheepfold!

Someone found the spot at the sheepfold.

I think someone called the police.

XU SAN!

Only Qu Maduo knows

where the money is hidden.

Boss will wake up for sure!

And if he doesn't?

That sheepfold money

will be our last case.

I'm going to the sheepfold.

We should've done this long ago.

Just take it by force, right?

I'll go myself.

No way I'll lose this case, too.

Big Head, go check on Boss.

Whether he's dead or not,

keep an eye on that b*tch.

Think you're the only one

with a g*dd*mn brain?

The sheep thieves are here!

The sheep thieves are here again!

Slow down.

What happened?

There are a few people,

I saw a few people from afar.

They were in a hurry!

Driving a car!

You stay here.

Wait in the car,

I'll go take a look first.

We go together.

Where are they?

Be quiet.

Stay here.

Let me go check.

Turn that off!

Go!

Go!

Sorry, Donkey.

I'm short of money.

Big Head.

The two cops are out there somewhere.

It doesn't matter.

It is about time.

Go collect Boss's body.

Then we'll split the cash.

They're fighting amongst themselves.

Check the wounded.

Okay.

- Ma Xiaozhi!

- Quiet.

Push down hard.

Where's boss?

Tongue's taken him.

Is he alive or dead?

Tongue's taken him.

Is that all you know how to say?!

Get Xu San and his sister

to look for him,

no matter he's dead or alive.

You two, board the windows shut.

Let's wait till daybreak.

Then we'll walk back.

They won't come back

now that they've got the money.

Now you know, right?

That I can't see at night

My leg is weak, too.

No matter how good my grades were,

I could never be a criminal officer.

If I didn't turn on the flashlight,

would he still be alive now?

No such thing as "if".

Why?

It just doesn't exist.

- Chief Xia...

- Get some rest.

They say you defended

your position alone...

Go to sleep.

They say you were the only survivor

in your platoon.

Right?

Now...

I'm your friend in battle, too.

I don't need a friend in battle.

I can't protect you.

You've been protecting me all this time.

Chief Xia...

teach me...

how to defend our position.

You take one step at a time.

Sleep!

Chief Xia...

what do you think Ma Xiaozhi...

and those robbers...

before they died...

what do you think they were thinking?

They found bodies at the gas station!

Why didn't you tell us?!

Don't panic, everyone.

We're solving the case.

Clean yourself up.

Some strange faces

showed up in the restaurant.

Anybody home?

Why is boss here?

Where the hell is everyone?

Aren't you looking for him?

Why is he alive?!

You thought he was dead?

Who told you that?

Qu Maduo?

Li Hong?

Li Hong?!

If I don't go down,

he will come up.

Now that I have the ledger...

and Qu Maduo is dead,

you and I are allies.

We can help each other.

Or what?

Or we'll both end up

like Qu Maduo!

Why are you still open?

Seen any strangers?

Say something.

Looking for me?

Have a seat.

You came here alone?

All by yourself?

Where did you come from?

Let's see some ID.

I don't have any.

What's your name?

Xia.

Xia what?

I've never heard of you.

I'm asking you.

What's your name?

Li Hong has real tight lips!

Why did you come to Mangya?

Because it's home.

Tell him.

Who opened this restaurant?

You.

You what?

You opened it.

And who am I?

Zhao Beishan.

How about a complete sentence?

You, Zhao Beishan,

opened this restaurant.

See...

how exhausting it is?

See what it takes

to get a complete answer around here?

I get it.

The boss has come

to collect money.

Wrong.

I came to check my accounts.

Bring the ledger here.

It's not

down here.

Go get it then.

You're not in a rush,

are you, Officer Xia?

Let me have a smoke

while we chat.

Give me the ledger.

- A cop came?

- Quickly.

If I take too long,

he'll get suspicious.

- Where's Tongue?

- I don't know!

Are you screwing with me again?

You have all the leverage.

I can't afford to screw up.

Where's the fish?!

Officer Xia,

don't be so nervous.

Relax.

It's okay.

Did you come to arrest me?

Or to interrogate me?

To arrest you

so we can interrogate you.

Why don't you interrogate me first?

Check your accounts, collect your money,

then leave.

Is that the right order?

Are you so anxious to send me away?

That's unlike a police officer.

The wind in Mangya is strong.

Aren't you worried

you won't be able to leave?

If I can't leave, I'll stay!

I doubt that's how your people think.

My people?

Has Officer Xia seen my people?

You're the boss.

You ought to know

how your people behave.

Where's the fish?

It's not done yet.

The ledger?

Just now...

I can't let you worry about the fish,

and forget about the ledger, right?

You see,

most people

can only do one thing at a time.

Don't worry about my people,

worry about yours.

I'm alone.

There are three of you, no?

No.

The town has a few dozen

people in total.

It has nothing to do with them.

If you insist on being a hero,

don't blame me for putting you

on a memorial plaque.

Stop stalling.

Hand it over and maybe we'll both live.

If you don't, we're dead.

Pour me some booze!

I'll listen some more first.

Hurry up!

You're gonna get me k*lled!

Let me ask you a question.

Go ahead.

You're risking yourself

for a few measly lives.

Are they really worth it?

It's all worth it if I can protect them.

I love a bullheaded man like you.

Pour one for Officer Xia first!

There's one more thing you should know.

You can't stop me.

I can't stop you from coming

or from leaving?

You can't stop what I'm doing here.

Are you sure?

First of all, you don't know us.

"Us"?

I don't know you, true,

But them? Do you know them?

Are you in a daze?

What are you supposed to be doing?

Fish!

Let's not beat around the bush.

Are you trying to say

that my men aren't unified?

Let me put it this way.

Say for example,

you.

Xia what?

Never mind.

Let's say you're one of my men.

You're diligent,

hardworking, never complain.

One day, you realize your boss is gone.

No one's in charge.

What would you do?

Keep toiling away?

Or try to do something?

To make something of yourself?

I don't know about you.

But if you ask me,

I'd want them to think about

moving up the ladder...

and helping their boss out.

If they show off their talents,

and prove themselves in my eyes,

everybody wins.

If there was a devil among you cops,

he'd wreak havoc.

But another devil among us?

That's just healthy competition.

People like us

only speak of merit,

not faults.

We reward merit.

That's what I'm looking for.

Go on.

And another thing...

you can't arrest me.

Why not?

If you do, they'll come for me.

And in the process

the town will descend into chaos.

In chaos, people die.

Aren't you afraid of death?

Are you so sure they'll rescue you?

And one last thing:

you should know

you wouldn't be able

to arrest me if you tried.

Why's that?

Why do you think?

The worst thing for a person to think

is that he's smart.

That he's somebody.

That he's special

and capable.

I got g*dd*mn screwed again!

Officer Xia,

I'm not that kind of man.

I don't care about money.

I don't care about life.

Then what do you care about?

I don't know,

Officer Xia.

I don't even care whether I know or not.

I should remind you

our reinforcements are almost here.

To care or not to care

is your decision.

Did I say you could leave?

All this chatter

and you haven't pulled the trigger.

There aren't any b*ll*ts, right?

Just a mute cop!

Who the hell do you think you are?!

Do you know who I am?!

Beishan!

Tongue!

Tongue!

Go home.

Lock your doors.

Don't go outside!

Did you find him?

Who opened fire?

What happened?

Say something!

Xia!

Officer Xia, you there?

Officer Xia, you there?

Don't panic!

Stay together!

This way!

Be careful!

Ever seen a dead person?

Oh yes.

Of course you have.

The first time I saw a dead person,

I was as fall as this table.

The dead man was my big brother.

He had long hair.

He was fall

and handsome

A great singer, too.

But he loved to fight.

It was over 50 yuan

he took the blow to the head

that k*lled him.

Go inside the market!

Did you know

that when a person dies

he becomes small.

He shrinks

until he's tiny, and deflated.

No matter how pretty we look

or how precious we are in life,

in death we're all the same.

You're nothing

but shriveled

and dry.

And you stink

like a damn fish.

Listen.

He wasn't the only one

we sent out for help.

Reinforcements are on the way.

Let me conduct my business

and you watch your people.

After I'm done, I'll find you.

She's one of them.

If those th*gs dare to show up,

I don't know about the rest of you,

but I'll be the first

to fight them head-on!

Stay back!

Stay back!

Xu San's dead!

They k*lled him!

How many of them are there?

Thirty to forty.

Weapons?

Many.

They're all armed.

And outside of town?

He has watchers.

How many?

I don't know.

When will they leave?

They'd never tell me these things.

Other than Li Hong,

who else in town is their people?

Me.

I don't believe her.

She could've been sent here

to spy on us.

Officer,

I deserve mercy for confessing!

I have something to tell you!

Go on.

Radio!

They have a radio!

You can call for help with it!

Where?

They must've brought it to town by now.

The restaurant!

Tomorrow Restaurant!

How do you know it's a radio?

I can use it!

I know what a radio is!

Did you destroy the radio

in the police station?

Son of a b*tch!

Big Head.

Despite your shitty memory,

I still assigned to you only,

you know why?

I don't know.

Because you're a moron!

A moron

would write down everything!

And once he'd written down everything,

he'd execute it to the t!

Right?

Right.

So why did you

have to take after the others?!

Why did you have to use your brain?!

Why did you make such terrible choices?!

Of all people...

why did you have to follow Qu Maduo?!

I didn't!

Acting like a big man now?

So you take after Donkey?

You should've picked

smarter role models?

You have so much money!

So much money!

We never knew you had this much money!

We put our asses on the line!

Why should you have all the money?!

We didn't want to keep

getting our hands dirty

all for a measly salary!

Am I right?

Guys?!

You've got pride.

This kid has pride.

People like us,

the most important thing

is self-awareness.

Before you take a bite,

you should know whether

you've earned the food.

Accountant!

Yes.

What did I tell you before?

Unless asked, don't listen.

Unless asked, don't look.

Unless spoken to...

don't speak.

You lost the ledger,

you should show some responsibility.

Look!

That's the self-awareness

I've been talking about!

I asked you to take this responsibility!

I...

I never k*lled anyone.

I never k*lled anyone.

Accountant,

let's make a bet?

Sure.

How many shots?

Five shots?

You've severely underestimated her.

Five shots!

No way it'll be any less.

How many shots do you say?

Li Hong, give me a number.

Give me a good number.

Everyone's watching.

You need their forgiveness

about the ledger.

Three.

Three shots!

Let's see who can hit the target first.

Tongue,

no peeking!

Start!

One shot!

Two shots!

Three shots!

Now, no one knows

the locations of money,

but her.

That's enough fun!

Get to work!

Boss.

You go keep an eye on them

weed out the troublemakers

and the disobedient ones first.

The town's all dug up.

Will they leave?

They're here for money.

No reason for them to stay

once they have the money.

Being their prisoners like this...

is so frustrating.

As long as everyone is safe, it's fine.

Chief Xia,

can you teach me?

You're a college grad.

There's nothing I can teach.

You taught me before.

At the sheepfold, you said,

take it one step

at a time,

meaning I should focus

on the urgent matter first.

That's not what I meant.

Then what did you mean?

That's evidence.

Are we allowed to use it?

There's aren't any b*ll*ts

for our handgun.

Handling unique cases

requires flexibility.

Do you know what this g*n is?

A PPSh-41.

Always check the safety first.

Release the magazine.

Check it for b*ll*ts.

Check the chamber.

Be careful.

Watch everything closely.

This g*n hasn't been fired

in a long time.

Need to check if it can still sh**t.

Remove the bolt.

Check it.

After you fire,

don't touch the barrel.

There's no hand-guard.

Keep the bolt open.

This step is to ensure

that the discharging mechanism

still works.

Got it?

Can you do it again?

Which part?

I got it.

I meant...

Let me teach you.

Don't distract me.

It's just fighting.

I know how to fight.

I can help.

Hold the lamb for me.

Take care of your lamb first!

Don't let anyone eat it.

One more time.

Little cop...

what are you doing?

I know now.

You're working the case, right?

I'm on night watch.

Don't fool me.

I heard a saying that,

at midnight,

if you look into the mirror naked,

you can see the dead.

How will seeing the dead help you?

They know all.

They'll tell you

where the bad guys are.

Is that true?

Of course not.

Schooling was wasted on you.

Even scientists practice Qigong.

Why not try?

Yeah, why not?

But you'll have to

be naked first.

Then tell me,

who have you seen?

Accountant.

Who knows what's going on?

I don't know.

Any movement with the police?

No.

In this kind of wind,

power outages are normal.

I don't think it was sabotage.

If they can't see,

will they continue to dig?

What is it, Chief?

In all this darkness,

they can't see us, either.

Where are you going?

Tomorrow restaurant!

Now?

This might be our only chance.

Without reinforcements

we can't hang on for long.

Xu Meifeng is one of them.

There might not be a radio there.

I still have to try.

Then I...

I'm leaving the police station to you.

Dorje.

Let me borrow your knife.

Never mind,

you don't have to ask.

Help Jian Ning out.

Okay!

No news from the guys

watching the perimeter?

They checked in at noon.

Everything's okay.

Is it their reinforcements?

This is only a breeze.

Look how panicked you all are.

Officer Zuo!

People are escaping!

Who?

Liu Wu

and someone I couldn't recognize.

They ran the moment the lights went out.

How about this?!

I saw Qu Maduo hide this here

with my own eyes!

That's the bag!

I'm sure that's the bag

from the pit at my house!

Are you insane?!

Go with me!

This is from my house!

I found it.

What are you talking about?

Put the money down!

Go with me!

If we go back with you,

what happens to the money?

You're putting the whole town at risk!

Do you understand?!

Don't use them to guilt me.

What do they have to do with me?

Listen, leave the money.

We'll discuss this later

when we go back. Go!

It's too late!

Zuo.

I'm sorry!

Where did they come from?

Who's he?

He kept asking to talk to you

face-to-face

about some important issues.

You've got ba*ls.

Let me introduce myself.

I'm Liu Wu,

the chairman and general manager

of Shuguang Bathhouse.

Though I am a businessman,

I also dabble in the underworld.

So I'm quite familiar with

your exploits.

You know me?

I know a few things.

The Route 469 robberies,

and January 26th bank job...

and Star Gorge!

Those big scores

were inspiring.

Today, the chances of us

sitting here together...

it's fate!

I think that my resources,

connections,

and vision,

teamed with your guts,

wisdom,

and bravery...

the two of us together...

could achieve great things!

I don't ask for much,

just a 30% stake.

The money here,

money from my house,

is just a little gift

to show my sincerity.

Together?

Why don't you tell me who I am?

I know they say Donkey is the boss...

but I don't believe that.

He's just a henchman at best!

You're the real boss!

So what's my name?

I know your rules.

I don't dare to speak your name.

No, go ahead.

I only know your...

nickname.

I have a nickname?

That's what they say!

They say that

you've got eyes everywhere...

that you plan or approve every action

big and small!

And?

And they say that

we have to pass your test

to join the g*ng.

That you alone call the shots.

And?

No one can catch you

because you have a lethal move.

Even the law can't get to you.

Oh? What lethal move is that?

They say that you're a genius

in calculating every move

and that's why you are called

the Accountant.

He offered your money as a gift.

I couldn't listen to him anymore.

Accountant.

Yes.

You're getting good

at calling the shots for me.

Boss.

Don't joke...

you know I'd never do that.

My friend,

I'm going to ask you a question now.

I'll only ask it once.

So tell me the truth, alright?

I'm old.

My hearing's no good.

Speak up.

Are reinforcements still coming?

What?

I'm asking you.

Are reinforcements still coming?

What?

I think he's having too much fun.

You have to speak up.

I can't hear you!

I said speak up"

not "beat up.

City Precinct, come in!

This is Mangya!

City Precinct, come in!

This is Mangya!

Intruder!

There's an intruder!

Ma'am.

Have you seen any strangers?

No.

Ma'am.

Let me look inside.

I said no.

What is it, Mangya?

Boss,

A cop...

I'll say it.

I'll say it.

Hang on a minute.

Let's hear him out first.

Chief!

Was there really a radio?

Did you get in touch

with the city precinct?

The radio was there.

But the wind was too heavy.

The signal wasn't good enough.

So I couldn't reach them in time.

No one's coming.

Before I became a police officer,

I was a tour guide.

There are two kinds of people

I've never understood.

The first

are those who carve

their names on landmarks.

In time I realized

they're just insecure and afraid

that they won't be remembered.

But if they got mistaken

for someone else...

that'd be more humiliating

than being forgotten.

So?

Why don't they carve their names

on their foreheads?

The second kind is

thieves!

They have arms and legs.

Why do something so despicable?

What happened?

Say it!

That cop went to the restaurant.

The radio's broken.

Why didn't you tell me earlier?

Let's go.

Jian Ning.

Pick your head up.

Look at me!

You can't cry!

Swallow your tears!

Listen to me.

We're still alive.

Those people outside

are still counting on us.

It's too hard, Chief.

Too hard.

Raise your head.

You asked me to teach you, right?

I'm giving you second lesson now.

Listen up.

Don't ever look back.

No matter how bad you feel,

don't ever look back.

Always look ahead!

What's past is past.

Forget it!

Take it to your grave!

You hear me?!

Now stand up!

We're going to

protect this police station!

We're done digging.

Attack!

Get everyone together.

We're taking down the police station!

What are you waiting for?

Go!

Boss.

Why so sudden?

Why attack now?

What do you mean, "now"?

What do you mean, "sudden"?

There are still a few cases out there.

- Why don't we...

- Are we giving up on the two cases

in the police station?!

Our men are watching it.

The cops don't dare to move...

They already have!

Boss.

The wind's still picking up.

There's no need

to take that kind of risk.

What if we can't make it out?

You're getting good at calculating.

No wonder you're called the Accountant.

You won't k*ll

unless the numbers work out.

Maybe you should go

into insurance instead.

Accountant.

Yes.

Shall we make a bet?

Call it.

You win, you call the shots.

Boss...

we can't bet on this.

Tails!

Boss.

This is too important.

We can't leave it to a bet.

What we do is all about betting on luck,

on our lives, on our future.

If you can't afford to lose, then quit!

Boss!

Please!

Worried you'll lose?

Or worried you'll win?

If I can't make the call,

and the coin can't make the call,

doesn't that mean

only you can make the call?

Accountant.

Yes.

We were doing good.

You just had to slap me in the face.

You've changed, too.

Don't follow me!

We follow Boss's orders.

The police station.

Move!

I'll pay more!

She knows where the money is,

doesn't she?

I won't do anything

that breaks the rules.

You don't need to.

Get a message to Boss for me.

Chief Xia.

It's for you.

Xia Ran.

It's me.

Did I just hear g*nshots?

He wanted to attack the police station.

His men didn't, so they fought back.

Did he ask you to tell me?

Where is he?

! don't know if he's alive or dead.

I just grabbed this radio

during the chaos.

A few townspeople were held as hostages.

We're inside the ambulance

next to the restaurant.

I don't believe you.

Six hostages,

two watchers,

and Mrs. Zuo are here.

She's hurt bad.

They think you reached reinforcements.

They want to leave right now.

They're taking these people as hostages.

And once they're out of Mangya,

they'll k*ll everyone.

Why are you telling me this?

Officer Xia, you there?

You don't have the right to surrender!

You don't have the right to sh**t me.

I'll sh**t you right now!

Alright.

I'll give you a chance.

One,

two,

three!

Cops.

Even if I commit worse crimes,

you can only arrest me, not execute me.

I'll take off this uniform and k*ll you!

Do it!

If you can do it,

dying by your hand would be worth it.

Do you want to die or not?

Some want to die but can't.

Some don't want to die but die young.

You know this better than I.

Right, little cop?

Now that we have consensus,

let's talk business.

I've had six of your people

for a long time.

Do you want to know where they are?

Everyone's here with me.

There's the woman doctor

we took from the clinic.

She's married to that old cop, right?

I really should k*ll you.

No rush.

I'll wait right here.

Once you've helped me finish

those ungrateful b*stards,

I'll tell you where your hostages are.

How's that sound?

Chief Xia.

Do they really have hostages?

Is this a trap?

He and Hong...

They might be duping you.

They aren't working together.

He's bluffing.

He thought we didn't know

about the hostages.

He really wants you

to help him clean house?

Saving the hostages is top priority.

Wait for me.

Chief.

Be careful.

Wait for me.

What are you doing here?

Jian Ning asked me to come help.

He said there are injured people.

Li Hong.

Li Hong.

Kick the door.

Ma'am.

Calm down!

What do you want?

She's getting worse!

All I was told

is to keep you in the car,

dead or alive.

If you let me loose,

I'll save her myself.

You're worried about them?

Worry about yourself first, ma'am!

Don't make a sound.

Wait for my instructions.

Listen.

Follow my lead.

Remember these two gestures.

This is "go".

This is "stop".

No matter what you see on the road,

don't get scared,

just follow my signal.

Is that clear?

I'll take you to the market,

not the police station.

Clear?

Li Hong.

Let's go.

I can't leave.

Don't get closer,

otherwise we'll all get caught.

You're going back to stay with them?

I can't turn back now.

It's too late for me.

I'm all out of options.

Why?

I took the wrong path ten years ago.

For a bit of security, even here,

I willingly followed that monster.

That's the type of person I am.

For a place to belong...

I'll do anything.

You're not like them.

Let's go.

Can you say it again?

You

are not like them.

Come.

It's not too late.

There's one more thing I have to do.

Trust me one last time.

This belongs to a girl.

Who knows where she is?

It belongs to a girl.

Which of you shitheads

knows where that girl is?!

Missus Boss.

I recognize that bag!

And where is she?

I remember the girl, too!

She fell real fast,

but she crawled real far.

Her belly was all shot up

but she still crawled for a mile!

Isn't it yours, Missus Boss?

Guys.

Let's put some money together

for Missus Boss.

If you're leaving,

you'd tell me first, right?

Sis.

I really don't know you.

Ma'am.

Ma'am.

Take it easy.

We were just doing as we were told!

As you were told?

Alright, then run.

Run!

What's going on?!

Did you plan that?

Wrong.

I was wrong.

Don't talk.

Save your energy.

The g*n.

I shouldn't have pointed the g*n

away from him.

If I hadn't,

he wouldn't have gotten away.

Remember what I told you?

There's no "if".

Chief...

am I going to die?

Yes.

You sure know how to comfort someone.

Don't be afraid.

Everyone dies.

Chief.

Thanks.

Thank you...

for not lying to me.

You're a good cop.

I'm not brave.

You don't need to be.

Chief.

If you have a case you can't solve,

look into the mirror.

I'll tell you

where the bad guys are.

Go somewhere you want to be.

Don't worry about me.

It's...

it's not so dark anymore.

Some died of talking too much.

Some died of being short-sighted.

Going around k*lling

but only getting monthly salary

is unfair, right?

But what does fair mean?

It's the rule of law

that determines what's fair.

If you follow my law,

under my lead,

the money we lost here...

we'll earn it back twice over.

Hell, ten times over! Twenty times more!

What happened?

sh*t, misfired again.

Boss.

I don't understand what you're saying.

What's your name?

My name is Dimey.

What didn't you understand?

We're used to running around k*lling

and getting a monthly salary.

We don't think it's unfair.

After all, this is our job.

A self-aware man.

You have a bright future.

But we were recruited as temps.

What's wrong?

Now that you're back,

you're going to change the rules?

Temps?

Yes.

Temporary workers.

We get paid by the job,

after every assignment.

We thought that

since the money burned up,

you may not pay us.

But we didn't think you'd find out

about the money Accountant stole.

No wonder you're the boss!

Boss is boss!

So Boss.

I think there's still some money

left after paying our wages.

Do you want to leave?

Or attack the police station?

If we're attacking,

you'll need to pay us extra.

I can tell that

you're a generous fella.

Generous fella?

Load the cars.

All right!

Boss's orders!

Pack up... and leave!

The work is done, let's go.

Get a message to Boss.

I couldn't

bring myself to tell you this.

I'm dead either way.

Boss.

You just don't understand.

Three years.

You stayed in jail for three years.

But the world outside

changed by 30 years.

People nowadays are different from us.

No one trusts anything.

From now on,

no one else will stay by your side...

Finally they've left.

We're safe.

After I left the b*ttlefield,

people gave me a nickname:

Night Owl.

Do you know what a night owl is?

An owl...

That's right,

The night owl

travels through the endless dark

carrying news of death.

I was the only survivor

in my platoon.

I should've died

with the other soldiers.

If I'd tried harder,

would Jian Ning have survived?

Would Zuo Luo have survived?

And Ma Xiaozhi?

There is no if.

You said so yourself.

Why am I

the last survivor again?

Why?

Even if you go,

you can't bring the others back.

I'm tired.

Tired of hiding.

You'll die.

That's still better

than being left by myself.

Dimey!

Stop the car!

Stop the damn car!

Turn back!

Turn back! Turn back!

Where's Beishan?

Where's Zhao Beishan?

N-No...

he didn't leave.

Let me conduct my business

and you watch your people.

After I'm done, I'll go see you.

Beishan!

Beishan!

Beishan!

In huge winds like this,

I was wondering if you'd make it back.

Why didn't you leave?

If I just up and left,

wouldn't it be too dull?

They abandoned you.

When they had nowhere to turn,

I gave them freedom!

I gave them respect!

I gave them money!

I gave them a chance at a new life!

What did they do?

They turned on me,

those traitorous shits.

How ungrateful!

They deserve to die!

Isn't that what happens to everyone

who works for you?

Those b*stards deserve to die.

But without them,

you'll be nobody.

Don't move!

Dorje!

Dorje, just go.

It has nothing to do with you.

Tongue!

sh**t!

We die together, no big deal!

Tongue.

Just sh**t, damn it!

If you fire,

itl k*ll him.

Tongue.

Put the g*n down.

Do my orders mean nothing anymore?

Tongue.

Don't worry about me!

If you want him alive,

put down your g*n.

Dorje will k*ll him, he meant it.

sh*t!

You little piece of sh*t!

Tongue.

- Come.

- We can't lose!

Come here.

I raised you for nothing!

Dorje!

I'm fine.

Dorje.

Why do you care about him so much?

Never mind.

You don't have to tell me.

Tongue's g*n

never misses.

He's a dead man.

Why bother to even check?!

If you want to see so badly,

I'll take you there!

Take a good look!

Dorje.

Dorje.

It'll be fine.

Hold on.

Don't f*cking die!

You're not allowed to die.

You hear me?

You're the only one left.

You have to follow my lead.

Hold on.

You can't die.

You have to follow my lead.

You can't die.

Don't die.

You have to follow my lead.

Officer Xia,

I'm not that kind of man.

I don't care about money.

! don't care about life.

Then what do you care about?

You keep it.

You...

don't want to take a look?

The town's being abandoned.

What will you do?

I haven't thought about it.

How about you?

I want to try my luck in Shenzhen.

Wanna come along?

Shenzhen?

I've been there before.

Go on your own.

Have you actually been to Shenzhen?

Don't I look it?

No.

So people who've been there,

what should they look like?

I have no idea.

Chief Xia!

Come say good bye!

Chief Xia!

Don't be shy!

That's right!

Come see us Off.

Being alone...

will you be okay?

Yes.

Being alone...

Should be fine, I guess.