Ip Man (葉問)

Even Mr Sun Yat-sen has put forth the slogan: Sound physique, strong country

If our people are fit in physique our country will be strong

But for our people to be fit in physique

We cannot count on the Beiyang bureaucrats

or selfish warlords up north

We have to count on you gentlemen present

You are our hope

Pass your cultivations to the people

Only then can our country be strong

I hereby thank you, gentlemen

Do something for our ravaged country For our ailing country

Bravo...

Young man, the future of our country

rests with the talented young like you and Ching-shan

Marshal Chu, how can I live up to such a high expectation?

A man with true capabilities will rise to the occasion

Only the mediocre will bite off more than they can chew

Of course, a martial arts practitioner is cultivated, not just in martial arts

But in wisdom and learning as well

Like you gentlemen here

You are learned in books as well as martial arts and military teachings

Our country is blessed because of you

Ching-shan is mocking you You aren't angry about it?

Different people talk in different ways

I only pick out the gems that will make me a better man

Moreover, Brother Ching-shan is right

I should read more books to gain more knowledge

The Canton Martial Arts Arena was set up to show

the determination of the provincial Government in promoting martial arts

That no efforts or money will be spared in supporting growth of your arts

You are asked to do your part in passing on your cultivation

Salvage this ravaged and ailing country

Salvage our 400 million fellow countrymen

Bravo! Well said!

Go inside to see what's on the table

We guys own nothing but the clothes on our backs

We slave for them but what do we get in return?

That Cheung Yam-tong's niece

She's out of your league

Just forget about it

I know, you all see me as a rascal warlord

You are calling me names in your heart

But I don't care

I have the big picture in mind

I'll draw ire from others

Only the mediocre don't make others burn with jealousy, right?

Let me be honest with you

I've long known who you are

A commander of mine once told me about a boy who cut off his queue

Commander Fu?

How is he doing?

Something happened to him?

Take it easy, he's fine

But he's no longer in my troop

Where has he gone?

The setting up of the Canton Martial Arts Arena

has not just attracted your interest

but has also drawn the attention of respectable people overseas

Like the renowned diplomat Mr Cheung Yam-tong

He and over a dozen overseas Chinese entrepreneurs are here with us

May I ask Mr Cheung to say a few words

Bravo...

Gentlemen, I haven't had a good night's sleep since seeing my motherland again

Gentlemen, you are here to do your part for the country with martial arts

I too will do my part through different means

I didn't come back alone

The ten wealthiest Chinese entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia are with me

They are willing to help steer the country back onto its right course with their money

Bravo...

Mr Cheung, with your financial support

The northern expedition will succeed

Revolution will succeed

Right, Mr Cheung

Invest your money on me

I will conquer the country

Marshal Lo, but I have no ambitions to be a conqueror

Whatever, once we've conquered the country

If you want revolution you will have revolution

If you insist that I speak in a foreign tongue and eat western food

I'll do as you say

I am uncouth

Just make me grand counsellor or something

Who's snickering?

Cut it out

He who pays the piper calls the tune

Canton is your turf

You call the shots

I'll give you face

Get lost

Mr Cheung, we military men are not refined men

Please cut him some slack

lp Man, come on over

Mr Cheung, let me introduce

This fine young man is the Foshan Young Hero, lp Man

Marshal, now this is funny

No introduction necessary

The lp and Cheung families have known each other for generations

How embarrassing

Master Mok

We who live by the sword die by the sword

Who are you to show up here?

Mok Yan-chiu, who are you to stir up trouble under my nose?

Marshal, we martial arts practitioners have our own rules

I want a man-to-man combat with him

lp Man, you make your own decision

Some mere nobody, crawl back to Foshan

As you wish

lp Man of the Foshan Crane School

You will be down in three moves

Ching-shan Yes?

Could you tell me what's going on?

What do you mean?

Why are you doing it behind my back?

You have not asked me if I am willing

Have you spared a thought for my feelings?

Wing-shing, you are mistaken

About what?

Do you see the way people are looking at me?

They keep congratulating me

Is it about you asking for my hand?

Master Mok, call it quits

Come again

I admit I love discussing the revolution with you

But it doesn't mean I want to marry you

Lam Ching-shan, you see yourself as the most eligible man

If you ask, all the girls will trip over one another to marry you

But let me tell you

I, Cheung Wing-shing, am not one of them

Master Mok, you are not his par

Call it quits...

You are not his par

Alright, let's call it a day

Mok Yan-chiu, you have not embarrassed yourself enough?

Lp Man, awesome

Really awesome, bravo...

Gentlemen, allow me to use this occasion to break you the good news

Ching-shan

Mei-tung

Not my sis?

Ching-shan, she's my only daughter

Now I'm giving you her hand

Be good to her

Marshal, rest assured of that

I thought it's Miss Cheung

There go her marriage prospects

I am honoured and overjoyed

That you will bear witness to my engagement to Mei-tung

Thank you

Let's go

Sis, come on

Wing-shing...

This is the Cheung Wing-shing I've been telling you about

She is a good friend

Sis Wing-shing, Ching-shan mentions about you all the time

says that he loves you like his sister

He hasn't been lying

He bought you an identical outfit that I have chosen

Congratulations to you two

Thank you

Excuse me

lp Man, keep an eye on her

I'll go get Dad

Ching-shan, is she in love with you?

Mei-tung, you are the one that I love

Dad

Forget it, it's a good outcome

But, you... Just shut up

Old Chu, you really can bear to marry your daughter to this nobody?

What? You don't mean to congratulate me?

Marshal Chu, congrats... Thank you

Miss Cheung, you want a ride?

Wing-shing

Proceed

Wing-shing...

Wing-shing

Zi, wait, slow down

Wing-shing

Wing-shing, don't be upset

You don't get it

I do, why not?

I know it was supposed to be your engagement to Brother Ching-shan

It's not the case

I understand, your heart is now broken

I know, I got it

I can feel your pain

It's like your internal organs have been ripped apart

Please, cut it out

Then stop and make it clear to me

It's not your business

Proceed, don't bother with him

Stop... let's take a break here

I overtook you, you lost

So you can smile

Wipe your brows

Thank you

Wing-shing, you alright?

You are all mistaken

Mistaken?

I was not upset at all

Then you...