01x10 - The Suffering Perpetrator

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How did this happen...

Ex-policeman Chen Chia-hao

from the 3rd Precinct
has been charged

with extortion and
attempted m*rder.

Chen had kidnapped a man

he believed to be his
ex-girlfriend's k*ller

and inflicted grievous
bodily harm to him.

The abductee is currently

in a coma at a hospital.

Sergeant Hsu Tze-wei
from the 3rd Precinct

and Councillor Yang were
both at the scene...

Madam Hsu.

Have you ever hated anyone

with every fibre of your being?

Those people who
preach forgiveness

have they ever
experienced real hatred?

I think Hu Ta-dong has
something against you.

You need to figure out
why he is after you.

What I'm trying to say is

the vice industry
is largely ill*gal

which is why our
government is negligent

of the welfare of the
workers in the industry.

The government would
rather stamp them out.

Their welfare is never
taken into consideration

when it comes to
government policies.

But should we turn
our backs to them?

No, we shouldn't!
—Yes, that's right.

Like all of us, they're
just trying to survive.

That's why I want
to do all I can

to fight for their
rights and benefits.

I sincerely ask
for your support.

Thank you. —Lend
us your support!

Boss. —Yeah?

That was a rousing
speech you gave.

It was full of zest.

The content was
clear and coherent.

I just posted your
speech online.

Let's see how the
netizens respond it.

Look. —Stop buttering
up your boss.

Councillor Yang

I'm all for talking
about policies

but can we pick something that

our voters would be
more interested in?

But these are important issues.

I know that

but that won't matter if
you don't get elected.

Also, why wasn't the
press invited today?

Are you sleeping
on the job? —Fan.

The press would only ask
about the kidnapping.

It wouldn't help us
any. —Councillor Yang.

Hello. You are?

I'm Ying-xiu's sister.

Pardon me, you said you are...?

I think you know her as Jia-jia.

There's something I
wanted to ask you.

Please come inside. This way.

Contact the District
Prosecutors' Office.

Check if they've dropped
Li Chang-wen's charges.

Stop him from applying
for extradition.

If there's a need for a witness

they can summon Chen Chia-hao.

Tze-wei.

How are you holding up?

After what happened
with Chia-hao.

Yeah, Tze-wei.

Let us know if you need help.

I'm fine.

He made his choices.

I'll put myself
under investigation.

You should.

I did interfere with
your investigation

into the case

and made some decisions

that aren't strictly aboveboard.

But I did not cover
up anyone's crimes.

Boss, you don't owe
me any explanations.

Perhaps I've let you down

but before the
investigation on me is done

I'm still your superior.

Sir!

I'm very busy.

The chief prosecutor wanted to

thank you in person

but she couldn't do it

so she told me to convey
her thanks to you.

I'm really sorry.

We couldn't get hold of you

so we went ahead and put
together the funeral.

I see.

Was it expensive?

I don't have much money.

Don't worry about that.

It's all been taken care of.

Is there anything else
you need help with?

Do let us know.

I want to know who
k*lled my little sister.

Here's the thing

we don't know for certain yet.

Police investigations
are still ongoing.

But know this

we won't stop looking.

The cops are looking for you.

You were just out
to have some fun.

Why did you have to k*ll her?

It's called erotic asphyxiation.

Haven't tried it
before, have you?

She kept whining
about her crappy life

while we were at it.

It was such a turn-off.

Serves her right for
spoiling the mood.

Are you a psycho or something?

You're saying her
life is worthless

because she's not rich like you?

Yeah. What are you
going to do about that?

k*ll me?

k*ll you?

You're not worth my time.

You know what?

I called your dad
to ask for money.

Guess what he said?

He said

he doesn't know you.

You're not his son.

He wouldn't give
me a single cent.

So who's worthless now?

Thank you for coming.

Chief Prosecutor Huang.

We're sorry about what
happened to your son.

He was just unlucky.

We've gotten the best
medical equipment

all set up at home.

I'm sure he'll wake up soon.

It has nothing to do with luck.

Don't blame yourself.

It wasn't your
responsibility to save him.

If you had let the
police investigate him

for Chien-chien's
death three years ago

things wouldn't have
turned out this way.

That's what I mean when
I said what happened

to him has nothing
to do with luck.

You got it wrong.

I've never interfered
with police investigation.

The police acted on their own.

I can't believe you're
lying to my face

and pushing the blame
onto the police.

We're not here to argue.

Sorry about that.

Her colleague was
involved in the case

that's why she's a
little emotional.

But frankly speaking.

I think Detective
Hsu has a point.

I am a prosecutor.

If my son had broken the law

I'd most definitely
prosecute him

and not help him
cover up his crime.

How do you explain

what happened three years ago?

Three years ago

he tested positive for drugs

and was sent to
mandatory rehabilitation.

The police did look into him.

Forget it, no point
in rehashing the past.

I knew

my son would get into
trouble some day.

I just didn't expect
it to be this serious.

It's his father's fault

that he's the way he is now.

His father gave in
to his wild ways.

Didn't care that
Ming-chieh got violent

when he didn't get his way

or used money to buy
himself out of trouble.

His father even told him

that they were superior
to everyone else.

That they were born to dominate.

That they were
not mindless sheep

stupidly following the
rules like everyone else.

That's why I kept my son here

away from his
father in Singapore.

I didn't want his father
warping his values

any more than he already has.

My boy

is really smart.

And he can be so sweet.

He could've died if
you hadn't rescued him.

Thank you so much.

Two different worlds.

Very different values, huh?

You're one of them too.

Me? No, I'm not.

Your dad was a politician,
an influential man

and a hotel owner.

You are privileged.

See the weeds here
and that over there?

That's what I was
before the age of ten.

I only became one
of them after that.

Still, you grew up in a
privileged environment.

I had a tough life
when I was a kid.

I had to find ways
to keep myself fed.

And deal with a mum

that would come and
go as she pleased.

You know what? My
mum actually told me

she had no idea

who my biological father was.

So, do you still feel
that I'm one of them?

At least you have
decent adoptive parents.

Have you...

Have you tried looking
for your mother?

Yeah.

And?

And that was that.

I've learnt to let go.

It doesn't matter.

Anyway, old Councillor
Yang adopted me.

Without signing
any adoption papers

or going through
the proper channels.

Councillors back then

wielded quite a lot of power.

How about this?
I'll set you a test.

My teacher is coming to Taiwan

in a couple of days.

Let's have dinner together

during which you can
only speak in Cantonese.

What do you think?

Sure.

Your teacher is
coming to Taiwan?

That means you're graduating?

Yeah.

What about your classmate?

Has Hong Ke-ming been
to school lately?

Not at all.

Probably lying low and
hiding from the police.

What about his family?

I think he's estranged
from his family.

Here are your steamed dumplings.

I heard steamed dumplings were

created by a chef
who wrapped leftovers

into dumplings and sold them.

When people asked
him what it was

he shrugged and said

"I just dumped everything
in and steamed it."

Hence the name
"steamed dumplings".

That's it?

It's that simple?

Well, most things in life

are just that simple and random.

Another young female.

Brace yourself.

Red nails. Body cut into two.

Wow, you're actually smoking.

Yeah, what's the big deal?

So?

Found the guy Jia-jia
went into the hotel with?

The postgraduate? —Yeah.

It's as if he'd
disappeared into thin air.

You know what's weird?

His family is loaded.

They own a listed company.

I went to ask them about him.

His family didn't
seem to care at all.

Really? —Yes.

They even told us to
stop bothering them.

I found out later that

he's registered
under that household

but he doesn't live there.

He's a love child.

The product of an
extramarital affair.

It stinks.

Go on easy on the cigarettes.

I don't smoke
menthol cigarettes.

Don't be picky.

Look, the video of your speech

is very well-received.

It totally exceeded
my expectations.

Oh, we have quite a
lot of subscribers.

More than 70,000 views. —See?

People do care about
political issues.

Hey... 70,000 views?

Are they all from
our constituency?

It's good people are
paying attention.

Fine, I admit

your support is rising
in the recent polls.

By this much. —All right!

Let's keep this up.

Next, we'll touch on topics like

elderly long-term care
and halfway houses.

Sure, let me note it
down. —Note it down.

We need to head down to

your women's support club.

To get things started. —Oh, yes.

I'll send word we're
on our way. —OK.

Fan, send them my regards

and tell them I'll
be there in a bit.

Sure. Don't be late. —I won't.

Let's get going.

OK. —Start packing up.

A-Syun, have you gotten
everything ready?

You can do it... you can do it!

Strive for the future!

Strive for the future!

A-Syun, what did you
forget this time?

Listen, bring a few more sets of

mugs and fans for the ladies

in our support club...

A-Syun?

Relax.

I don't have a
g*n with me today.

Where did you get that?

Here, as a reminder to you.

What the hell do you want?

We should partner up.

Why the hell would
I want to do that?

Why do you keeping coming to me?

Just what do you want?

Well, we have a common enemy.

Hsu Tze-wei.

I don't know what
you're talking about.

Stay the hell away from her!

It's OK if you don't get it now.

You'll understand
in time to come.

You knew who the k*ller is

so why aren't you
making an arrest?

Miss, calm down, will you?

We've already
explained this to you.

He's only a suspect. We
don't know if he did it.

Besides, we haven't
been able to find him.

That's bullshit! Do
I look stupid to you?

Lady, I want to crack the
case more than you do.

Watch your attitude!
—I'll handle this.

Miss, I'm Sergeant Hsu
of the 3rd Precinct.

You can talk to me.

Finally, someone with rank.

Let's have a seat over there.

Tze-wei.

She found out the
suspect's family is rich.

That's why she's
here. —Enough...

Here, for your troubles.

Here, have some water.

It's been so long.

Why haven't you people
arrested the k*ller?

I'm sorry.

We couldn't get
in touch with you

that's why we weren't able to

update you on our progress.

We're doing our best to...

I heard the k*ller is
someone rich and powerful.

Is that why you
haven't arrested him?

Of course not.

If you're in need of
financial assistance

there are several
organisations you can go to...

What the hell are you saying?

Hey! —She's too much!

I'm not trading my
sister's life for money.

I'm here to find out
who the k*ller is.

I'm not here for money!

Miss... —You're too much, lady!

I know you people
look down on us

because we're poor!

I've had enough of
you! —That's enough.

I'm fine.

Councillor Yang, the
police are useless.

Help me.

I really miss my sister.

I understand.

Why don't we sit down somewhere

and you can tell
me what's wrong.

I'll help you. Don't worry. —OK.

This way, please.

Here...

Tze-wei.

Don't worry, Mr Fan will
be in touch with you.

Don't be sad. —Thank you.

Do you have money for a taxi?

Take care.

How are you doing?

I'm fine. I deserved it.

Here's what I can do to help.

I'll have Mr Fan contact her

and see if we can offer
her financial assistance

or help her apply for subsidies.

She's not asking for subsidies.

She wants the k*ller arrested.

Yes, she wants the
k*ller to be caught

but she will need
compensation too.

Maybe what she wants

is to see the k*ller suffer.

Perhaps.

But even if her sister's k*ller

were to die in front
of her right now

the grief and
sorrow she's feeling

will not abate.

So there's nothing I
can do to help her.

Well

be more empathetic, I guess.

Helping to ease her grief

over losing a loved one

is just as important as

bringing the k*ller to justice.

Hello?

Ming?

I'm A-Dong.

Hell, why are you calling me?

Is the boat coming today?

You said it was today
but I don't see any boat.

Why are you yelling at me?

I guarantee the
boat will be there.

Did you pay the boatman?

Yes, I did.

Then why don't I see the boat?

I've already made the
arrangements with A-Jia.

A-Jia? Who the heck is that?

Where do I go to look for him?

Listen, are you trying
to get me arrested

by calling me?

I don't know who A-Jia is...

Don't call me again.

But I...

Pay me NT$300,000
or I won't take you.

Didn't my boss pay
you NT$200,000?

NT$200,000? Look
at this weather!

Pay me cash if you want
me to go out to sea.

Don't test me or I'll toss you

into the friggin' sea!

Do you know why I'm on the run?

I k*lled someone!

It makes no difference
if I k*ll you too!

Fine. Go ahead.

Who's going to
drive the boat then?

Dammit! —Get lost if
you don't have money!

Friggin' son-of-a-b*tch!

What an as*h*le.

Getting all c*ck because
he can drive a boat.

Since we can't flee the country

let's be friends.

Finish him off.

I thought I'd met
someone interesting.

What's wrong with you? —No!

Why not?

You're fleeing the
country, aren't you?

I'm sure you're no
upstanding citizen.

This is not the time
to be Mr Nice Guy.

He's bleeding out.

Fire another shot and
make it a quick death.

Since we can't get out of here

why don't we team up
to do something big?

I've never used a g*n before.

Just pull the trigger.

I'm Four-Eyes.

I'm A-Dong.

Hell!

Let's drink!

You haven't drank in a while.

Are you that thirsty? I
thought you don't drink.

I've been dying for a drink

but I'm doing weight training

and drinking will
impair muscle growth.

Today's my cheat day.

Nice!

Still feeling down
because of Chia-hao?

Don't worry. He will be fine.

Yang Chih-hsiao.

Have a shot. —Hey!

This is expensive stuff.

Come on! —You ruined my whiskey.

Come on, a toast
with Councillor Yang.

Come on! —Here, Councillor Yang.

Come on, Councillor Yang.

Councillor Yang,
bottoms up! —Cheers!

Cheers. —No bottoms up for me.

I'll just have a sip.

Share these. Don't
let her drink so much.

Got it. —Come on! Want one?

Another shot for me.

Are you up to it? —I'm good.

What the hell are you saying?

I'm not trading my
sister's life for money.

Maybe what she wants

is to see the k*ller suffer.

I'm not here for money!

Perhaps.

You know, when I get tipsy

the bullseye on the dartboard

looks bigger.

It's like the entire
dartboard is the bullseye.

It's like...

Tze-wei.

Let's get a taxi.

I'll get you a taxi.

Come on, let's go.

My dad is a m*rder*r.

I'm drunk and that's
not funny at all.

23 years ago...

there was a case of
m*rder and dismemberment

with the same M.O.

My father did that.

So what if he did it?

That was your father.

It has nothing to do with you.

But he's my father.

I don't know how I
can ever make it up

to the victims and
their families.

But one thing I do know is that.

I don't ever want to see

another woman being mistreated.

I'll let you in on a secret.

Not many people know this.

My mum

she was a bar hostess.

Her life was not so different

from that of those
m*rder victims.

I'm a councillor now

but so what?

There's only so much
a councillor can do.

We still see so many
victims every day.

So many people
losing their lives.

That's why I work so
closely with the police.

I want to do whatever
I can to help.

Every bit counts.

You're a hero to Jia-jia.

No, I'm not.

Yes, you are.

Freeze!

Drop the g*n! Let
the hostage go!

Go to hell!

Dammit! Officer down!

Come on! sh**t
me, why don't you?

It's hot!

Excuse me, here's your order.

Thanks. —Thanks.

Deep-fried tender
beancurd, enjoy.

Let's eat. —Let's tuck in.

Thank you. —Need help?

Madam.

(Cantonese) Sorry for
how I acted before.

I misunderstood you.

I didn't know you
have a boyfriend.

Well, now this is
a misunderstanding.

He's just a friend,
not a boyfriend.

Here. —Thanks.

I was to blame. I
should have told you.

Actually, we're dating.

I could tell when I
first saw you together.

Well, it's partly
because of our age gap.

Also, she's a very famous

private tutor in Hong Kong.

We didn't want to
invite any gossip.

Yeah. After all, I'm
too young for him.

You make a lovely couple.

(Halting Cantonese) Excuse me.

Are you guys going to
speak like this all night?

I feel like I'm in
a Hong Kong film.

I can understand some Cantonese

but not a whole lot.

(Taiwanese) See? I told you.

He likes to tag along
and then he whines.

She's saying I'm
handsome and nice.

That's what she means.

Sorry about this.

I told Madam this
meal is a chance

to put her Cantonese
to the test.

Excuse me, here your order.

Thanks. —Thanks.

Soup dumplings. Be
careful, it's hot.

This is good. They're
a little different

from the ones you
have in Hong Kong.

Try it. —OK.

Where are you guys putting up?

Why don't you move to my hotel

and let me play host?

What do you think?

Sure, thank you.

(Halting Cantonese)
You are welcame.

It's "welcome".

You are welcome.

This is the estuary
of Tamsui River.

That's Bali district over there.

And this is Mount Guanyin.

There's a street full
of cafés at Bali.

Over there by the left bank.

It make for a nice
cycling route.

The view here is gorgeous. —Yes.

Want me to take your picture?

Yeah. —Sure.

One, two, three.

Take a look.

Very nice.

Do you want to go
to the other side?

Sure.

I'll take you to the
ferry harbour and go.

I don't want to play
the third wheel.

Oh, you're not the third wheel.

There are so many
restaurants over here.

Try this.

Thank you.

It's really beautiful.

So this is the river.

And that's the sea
out there. —Really?

This is where the
river meets the sea.

I need to use the toilet.

Sure, I'll hold on to this.

Wait here. I'll
use the toilet too.

I can hold on to your bag.

I'm fine. —No worries,
give it to me.

It's OK. I don't mind.

Thanks.

What a coincidence,
Detective Hsu.

Come over here.

Get in the car.

Get in the car.

Which do you think is faster?

Your fist or my b*llet?

Tie yourself up.

We're going for a ride.