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00:01:05 THE PAINTED VEIL
00:02:11 CHINA 1925
00:03:56 LONDON TWO YEARS EARLIER
00:04:56 Hello.
00:04:58 Say, I was wondering...
00:05:01 What?
00:05:02 Sorry. I was wondering if
00:05:07 Why not?
00:05:18 Kitty, who was the young man you were
00:05:22 Which one?
00:05:23 The quiet, serious-looking one.
00:05:25 Oh, him.
00:05:27 I suppose you invited him, Mother.
00:05:30 I don't know who you're talking about.
00:05:31 I invited him.
00:05:35 His name is Fane and he's a doctor.
00:05:37 He manages a government laboratory
00:05:41 A civil servant?
00:05:42 In any case.
00:05:43 He called 'round last Sunday,
00:05:46 I told him to come back anytime.
00:05:48 It's not often that you like
00:05:51 Well, do you like him?
00:05:52 Not really.
00:05:53 - What's wrong with him?
00:05:55 I don't know.
00:05:57 I should have thought by now
00:05:58 young man was in love with you.
00:06:00 The point is whether or not I'm in love
00:06:03 You'd better be careful, young lady.
00:06:04 Time can run out, you know.
00:06:06 Oh, stop it, Mother. Honestly.
00:06:09 The very idea that a woman
00:06:10 any Tom, Dick, or Harry...
00:06:12 ...regardless of her own feelings is
00:06:16 How much longer do you expect your
00:06:37 Oh.
00:06:39 Hello.
00:06:40 Hello. I...
00:06:42 I was just coming...
00:06:47 Your father invited me.
00:06:50 I'm going out.
00:06:52 May I join you?
00:07:10 Right on time.
00:07:29 What is it exactly that you do?
00:07:32 I'm a bacteriologist.
00:07:35 That must be fascinating.
00:07:37 You have no idea what that is, do you?
00:07:40 No. I'm afraid not.
00:07:41 No, there's no reason you should.
00:07:43 I study the microorganisms
00:07:46 Charming.
00:07:47 No, it's not actually. It's the opposite.
00:07:51 Shall we step inside?
00:08:09 Do you like flowers?
00:08:11 Not particularly, no.
00:08:14 Well, I mean, yes.
00:08:15 But we don't really have
00:08:18 Mother says,
00:08:19 "Why purchase something you can
00:08:22 But then we don't really grow them
00:08:25 It does seem silly, really.
00:08:27 To put all that effort into something
00:08:32 I'd like to say something to you.
00:08:36 I came to see you to ask you
00:08:40 You could knock me down
00:08:43 Could you not tell that I'm in love
00:08:45 You never showed it.
00:08:47 Oh, I'd...
00:08:49 Well, I wanted to. It's difficult. I...
00:08:54 But there it is.
00:08:56 Right.
00:08:58 I'm not sure that's very well put.
00:09:00 No, it's not.
00:09:01 Do you see how clumsy I am? I...
00:09:04 I'm terrible at these sorts of things.
00:09:05 But the thing is
00:09:06 I've got to get back to China very soon.
00:09:08 I don't have time to be cautious.
00:09:10 I've never thought of you in that way.
00:09:12 I think I improve greatly
00:09:14 Oh, I'm sure you do...
00:09:15 I'd do anything in my power to
00:09:20 Anything at all.
00:09:25 I think you'd like Shanghai.
00:09:27 It's quite exciting, it is.
00:09:30 Lots of dancing.
00:09:32 Surely you're not expecting me to
00:09:41 I don't know you at all.
00:09:43 Yes! Well,
00:09:47 ...no expectation that he'd ask her
00:09:51 Yes. A lovely late autumn wedding.
00:09:55 She's done very well for her herself,
00:09:59 At least one of them's made a success.
00:10:02 No, I gave up on Kitty ages ago.
00:10:05 Yes.
00:10:06 Yes.
00:10:07 Well, I know you understand. Yes.
00:10:52 Well?
00:10:55 Is it smaller than you imagined?
00:10:57 I'm not sure what I imagined.
00:11:01 Don't you have a piano?
00:11:04 No, I don't play the piano.
00:11:15 Who is it?
00:11:16 It's I.
00:11:22 Come in.
00:11:34 Just wanted to see
00:11:37 So, then, you're comfortable, then?
00:11:40 Do you need anything?
00:11:42 No.
00:11:43 I'm fine.
00:11:44 Thank you.
00:11:45 Good. Good.
00:12:11 I'm so happy you're here.
00:12:38 Shall I shut the lamp?
00:12:40 What for?
00:12:46 I'll shut the lamp.
00:13:09 It's raining cats and dogs.
00:13:16 I said, it's raining cats and dogs.
00:13:18 Yes, I heard you.
00:13:21 You might have answered.
00:13:22 I'm sorry.
00:13:25 I've gotten used to not speaking...
00:13:26 ...unless I have something to say.
00:13:27 If nobody spoke unless
00:13:31 ...the human race would soon
00:13:41 Walter.
00:13:45 I'm sorry.
00:13:48 You're right.
00:13:53 What shall we do? Shall we...
00:13:56 ...shall we play a game?
00:13:57 You don't like the games I play.
00:14:00 Nonsense.
00:14:02 Let's play cards.
00:14:12 Do you think you'd enjoy a night out?
00:14:16 We have an invitation for
00:14:19 From whom?
00:14:20 The Townsends.
00:14:23 Dorothy Townsend.
00:14:24 Do you not like her?
00:14:27 Well, I've only met her once,
00:14:29 but there's no reason for her
00:14:31 Does she?
00:14:32 Yes. I have no idea why.
00:14:34 She was what?
00:14:37 Honestly, they're absurd,
00:14:40 Mother wouldn't dream of asking
00:14:43 I'm taking that black five.
00:14:48 Well, it's all right.
00:14:50 I thought you might enjoy it,
00:14:52 but we certainly don't have to go.
00:14:55 I don't care either way.
00:15:01 Go where?
00:15:12 - Kitty Fane?
00:15:14 I'm so glad you could come.
00:15:15 This is Walter.
00:15:16 I'm pleased to meet you.
00:15:18 This is my husband.
00:15:19 Charlie, stop talking and
00:15:22 - You know Mr. Fane.
00:15:23 It's Dr. Fane, darling.
00:15:25 Oh, dear. I do beg your pardon,
00:15:28 Not at all.
00:15:29 And this is Dr. Fane's wife, Kitty.
00:15:31 Mrs. Fane.
00:15:32 Mr. Townsend.
00:15:33 I do apologize, Dr. Fane.
00:15:35 I assumed you worked with Charlie
00:15:36 Oh, no. Nothing so glamorous.
00:15:37 I'm at the Civil Laboratory.
00:15:40 The government lab? How fascinating.
00:16:10 Are you enjoying it?
00:16:12 I've never seen anything like it.
00:16:19 Every gesture has a meaning.
00:16:21 See how she covers her face
00:16:23 She is mourning her misfortune.
00:16:27 What happened to her?
00:16:32 She was sold into slavery.
00:16:35 Condemned to a life of drudgery
00:16:39 ...in a strange land far from home.
00:16:43 See the chains?
00:16:45 They represent the heavy bondage
00:16:48 ...from which there is no escape.
00:16:52 And so she weeps.
00:16:55 She weeps for the lively,
00:16:56 vivacious girl she once was...
00:17:01 ...for the lonely woman she has become.
00:17:06 And most of all...
00:17:08 ...she weeps for the love
00:17:12 ...for the love she'll never give.
00:17:18 Is that really what she's saying?
00:17:21 Actually, I haven't a clue what
00:17:24 I don't speak Chinese.
00:18:46 What was that?
00:18:51 Perhaps it was the amah,
00:19:05 They've gone.
00:19:10 He heard us.
00:19:12 Who?
00:19:13 Walter.
00:19:15 Walter. What if it was?
00:19:18 For all he knows you were taking a nap.
00:19:20 With my doors locked?
00:19:21 Kitty, dear, you need a drink.
00:19:29 Even if it was,
00:19:32 That's flattering.
00:19:34 He knows as well as anyone...
00:19:35 ...there's nothing to be gained by
00:19:37 Has it occurred to you that my husband
00:19:46 I have a feeling you're about to say
00:19:50 It's just that women are often under
00:19:53 ...men are much more in love with them
00:19:57 I wouldn't delude myself for a second
00:20:03 Now there you're wrong.
00:20:15 Do you like your present?
00:20:18 It's good enough.
00:20:32 Charlie?
00:20:35 Do I make you as happy as
00:20:39 Of course you do, darling.
00:21:10 (Miss you Father)
00:21:14 - Hassan?
00:21:16 - Who brought this package 'round?
00:21:21 When?
00:21:22 While you sleeping.
00:22:23 It's nearly midday.
00:22:26 We could stop up here under the trees...
00:22:28 ...but I'd like to press on if
00:22:31 Certainly, my comfort's of no concern
00:22:34 Right. Then we'll continue.
00:22:45 Charlie Townsend, please.
00:22:49 Charles Townsend.
00:22:50 I need to see you.
00:22:52 Kitty, I can't possibly see you.
00:22:53 I've got a meeting in an hour at the club.
00:22:55 What is it?
00:22:57 I have to go.
00:23:01 What are you doing home?
00:23:03 I'm sorry. There's something I need
00:23:06 Actually, I was just about to
00:23:08 I'm afraid it's rather important, darling.
00:23:24 Sit down.
00:23:31 Do you know a place called
00:23:33 No.
00:23:34 Well, it was in the papers the other day.
00:23:38 It's a small town on a tributary
00:23:40 in the interior.
00:23:43 They've had an outbreak of
00:23:45 It's the worst epidemic anyone's seen
00:23:48 The Chinese medical officer has died.
00:23:50 There's a convent of French nuns and
00:23:53 ...and they're doing the best
00:23:54 but people are dropping like flies.
00:23:57 I have volunteered to go and
00:24:01 Why?
00:24:03 Because they need a doctor.
00:24:04 But you're not a doctor.
00:24:06 I'm an M.D.
00:24:08 The fact that I'm foremost a scientist...
00:24:09 ...is actually all to the good in this case.
00:24:14 Won't it be awfully dangerous?
00:24:17 I suppose it might, yes.
00:24:21 Now, Mei-Tan-Fu is a ten-day journey.
00:24:23 You can go by rail for the first part of it,
00:24:27 ...and then we'll have to take a
00:24:30 Who's we?
00:24:31 Why, you and I, of course.
00:24:33 You're not expecting me to come too?
00:24:35 I hoped that if I was going
00:24:37 Surely it's no place for a woman.
00:24:40 It would be madness for me to go.
00:24:43 To cheer and comfort me?
00:24:45 No.
00:24:47 No, I won't go.
00:24:48 In fact, it's monstrous of you
00:24:50 Fine. Then I shall file my petition
00:25:02 I'm afraid that you have thought me
00:25:06 I don't know what you're talking about.
00:25:07 Don't you?
00:25:09 I am divorcing you for adultery.
00:25:12 I am naming Charles Townsend
00:25:26 I'm sorry, Walter.
00:25:28 I realize this is very unpleasant, but,
00:25:30 please, let's not make this uglier
00:25:32 By all means. What is it that you
00:25:37 You could let me divorce you quietly.
00:25:39 You divorce me?
00:25:42 - On what grounds, may I ask?
00:25:44 Can you give me one reason I should...
00:25:45 ...put myself to the smallest
00:25:48 Please, Walter, don't be so hateful.
00:25:50 We didn't mean to hurt anyone. But...
00:25:54 ...Charlie and I have fallen in love.
00:25:58 He wants to marry me.
00:25:59 Really?
00:26:00 I knew that you weren't the cleverest girl
00:26:03 ...but I didn't know that you were
00:26:05 Yes. Well, if it makes you feel better
00:26:07 then go ahead.
00:26:08 But you might as well get used to it.
00:26:10 We love each other.
00:26:12 And we're sick to death of the secrecy...
00:26:13 ...and compromise and all the rest of it.
00:26:14 And now you curse the day
00:26:16 Stop mocking me.
00:26:18 There's no other response...
00:26:19 ...for such pathetic behavior!
00:26:21 It's comic.
00:26:22 When I think about how hard I've tried
00:26:25 Debasing myself!
00:26:26 Acting as though I was as thrilled
00:26:28 ...by the latest gossip
00:26:30 - ...of the world as you are!
00:26:33 If you interrupt me again,
00:26:36 Sit down.
00:26:39 I knew when I married you that
00:26:41 you were selfish and spoiled.
00:26:44 But I loved you.
00:26:47 I knew that you married me...
00:26:48 ...only to get as far away from
00:26:51 ...and I hoped that one day...
00:26:54 ...there'd be something more.
00:26:57 I was wrong.
00:27:00 You don't have it in you.
00:27:02 If a man hasn't what's necessary
00:27:05 then it's his fault...
00:27:06 ...not hers.
00:27:08 Either way.
00:27:11 Tomorrow morning we are to leave for
00:27:14 or I shall file my petition.
00:27:15 Walter, you can't be serious about
00:27:17 ...into the middle of a cholera epidemic.
00:27:20 Do you think that I'm not?
00:27:23 My God.
00:27:26 That's what you want, isn't it?
00:27:29 Do you really think Charlie
00:27:31 I don't think Charlie has very much
00:27:36 Everything you said is true.
00:27:40 Everything.
00:27:42 I married you even though
00:27:45 But you knew that.
00:27:48 Aren't you as much to blame for
00:28:04 All right.
00:28:07 Here's what I'll do.
00:28:10 Gentlemen, we all have assets
00:28:12 Unfortunately, Mr. Nagata's actions...
00:28:14 ...have created a rather urgent situation.
00:28:16 It was an unfortunate,
00:28:18 but unavoidable incident.
00:28:20 Your foreman shot a worker.
00:28:22 He was an agitator.
00:28:23 He was a Chinese.
00:28:26 You may have suppressed a
00:28:28 ...but in doing so you have started...
00:28:30 ...a very large demonstration.
00:28:49 I need to use your pen, please.
00:28:51 Here you are, miss.
00:28:56 What about support from
00:28:58 Where does he stand on this?
00:28:59 He's a Nationalist. He will stand
00:29:02 That's why they call themselves
00:29:04 Excuse me.
00:29:07 Mr. Townsend.
00:29:12 I think you underestimated the situation.
00:29:14 I have three of my mills shut down
00:29:17 There is talk about boycotts.
00:29:18 So, what do you propose?
00:29:20 A handful of municipal soldiers is
00:29:22 If you'll excuse me.
00:29:29 Mrs. Fane. What a pleasant surprise.
00:29:31 You've rescued me from
00:29:33 I wouldn't have come if
00:29:40 Are you all right?
00:29:42 I needed to see you. I'm sorry.
00:29:44 Kitty, this is not the most opportune
00:29:47 He knows.
00:29:50 Right.
00:30:01 After you, Mrs. Fane.
00:30:04 Hello, Charlie.
00:30:05 Hello, George.
00:30:10 Hello, Townsend.
00:30:11 Adam.
00:30:19 He wants a divorce.
00:30:24 You didn't commit yourself, did you?
00:30:26 Acknowledge anything?
00:30:28 No.
00:30:29 Are you sure?
00:30:30 Quite sure.
00:30:34 Well.
00:30:37 This is a bloody scrape we're in.
00:30:40 He says he has proof.
00:30:42 We deny it.
00:30:44 He can't prove anything.
00:30:45 Besides, it wouldn't do Walter
00:30:48 But there isn't going to be a scandal.
00:30:50 Walter's agreed to let me
00:30:59 That's not so terrible, is it?
00:31:04 Will you hold me?
00:31:05 Of course I will.
00:31:09 Oh, God.
00:31:13 Charlie?
00:31:16 His offer comes with a condition.
00:31:23 I'm not a rich man.
00:31:25 He doesn't want your money.
00:31:27 He's agreed to let me divorce him...
00:31:28 ...if Dorothy will agree to divorce you.
00:31:31 And if...
00:31:34 What?
00:31:36 If you'll promise to marry me.
00:31:44 You know, darling, whatever happens,
00:31:47 we must try to keep Dorothy out of it.
00:31:50 What do you mean?
00:31:53 We can't only think of ourselves.
00:31:55 I know Dorothy.
00:31:56 Nothing in the world will induce her
00:32:01 You don't want to divorce her.
00:32:03 It's not just a question of my marriage...
00:32:05 Then what is it?
00:32:06 Do you have any idea of the importance
00:32:08 If I were...
00:32:10 Why are you laughing?
00:32:18 I don't think Walter intended for
00:32:22 He knew you'd let me down.
00:32:24 Try to understand.
00:32:25 I understand, all right.
00:32:27 Kitty! Kitty, please.
00:32:28 We'll work this out, I promise. D...
00:32:51 I'm coming with you.
00:32:52 Good. I thought you might.
00:32:58 I suppose I needn't take more than
00:33:01 And a shroud?
00:33:02 I've told Hassan what you will need.
00:33:03 She's packing already.
00:34:59 I wouldn't touch that if I was you.
00:35:02 They may have died in that bed.
00:35:06 This can be your room.
00:35:25 You must be the doctor's wife.
00:35:28 I've just met your husband...
00:35:29 ...and invited myself to dinner.
00:35:32 I've kept the Watsons' cook for you.
00:35:33 She's not bad.
00:35:34 She'll have to do as your amah as well.
00:35:36 We're a little short-handed here.
00:35:39 Sorry, my name is Waddington.
00:35:41 Oh, yes, of course. Kitty Fane.
00:35:44 I'm the Deputy Commissioner.
00:35:45 Please.
00:35:47 I believe you're one of our neighbors.
00:35:50 Only neighbor, I'm afraid.
00:35:52 Last one standing.
00:35:54 And Watson was the missionary
00:35:57 Yes. Nice fellow.
00:35:58 American. Lovely family.
00:36:01 I'll show you their graves tomorrow,
00:36:04 How kind of you.
00:36:06 I hope your journey wasn't too arduous?
00:36:08 We've been traveling for two weeks.
00:36:11 Two weeks? What did you do, swim?
00:36:14 No, we didn't come up river.
00:36:17 Whatever for?
00:36:18 Well, we wanted to take in a bit
00:36:22 Get a bit of sun. Didn't we, darling?
00:36:30 Anyone for a cocktail?
00:36:32 Here's luck.
00:36:38 I was told I might get some help from
00:36:41 Colonel Yu, is it?
00:36:43 Good luck with him. He's not fond
00:36:47 Listen, I'll warn you,
00:36:50 things are pretty dicey even out here.
00:36:52 I'm afraid that if the cholera
00:36:54 the Nationalists might.
00:36:56 Tried to get those nuns to go,
00:36:58 but they refused.
00:36:59 They all want to be martyrs,
00:37:01 And why have you stayed?
00:37:04 I was posted here. Simple as that.
00:37:08 I was shocked to hear you'd volunteered.
00:37:11 Opportunity for research.
00:37:15 Yes. And you?
00:37:17 I don't suppose you've come to
00:37:20 My husband's the scientist.
00:37:23 Indeed.
00:37:24 Did you have any reaction to the
00:37:28 You have been inoculated?
00:37:30 Yes, of course.
00:37:32 No guarantee.
00:37:33 The Watsons were inoculated,
00:37:38 Have you brought any gramophone
00:37:41 No, unfortunately not.
00:37:43 Pity. I'm sick of all mine.
00:37:51 Listen.
00:37:52 What's all that?
00:37:55 Across the river.
00:37:56 Trying to frighten off the spirit of death.
00:38:06 I'm going to town in the morning.
00:38:09 I expect you'll want to rest.
00:38:10 I can inoculate you in the evening.
00:38:13 Will you be doing yourself?
00:38:14 No, I don't think so.
00:38:17 You needn't bother with me then.
00:38:18 Suit yourself.
00:38:20 Tell me, Walter.
00:38:24 Is it a long, drawn-out affair,
00:38:26 dying of cholera?
00:38:27 No. All of the fluid goes out of you...
00:38:28 ...in the first 36 hours.
00:38:30 You die of dehydration, actually.
00:38:32 So, it's messy and very painful.
00:38:35 But it is relatively quick.
00:38:39 Good night.
00:39:06 It's rather unfortunate.
00:39:08 I thought perhaps that you and
00:39:09 ...you'd like to take precautions in case
00:39:13 Do you think all this is really necessary?
00:39:15 You can see the picture.
00:39:16 I thought you'd like to put
00:39:20 ...at rest from this situation.
00:39:25 This is Colonel Yu.
00:39:28 He's posting one of his men here
00:39:31 Am I a prisoner?
00:39:32 No. It was Mr. Waddington's
00:39:35 He feels we should take precautions.
00:39:37 Precautions against what?
00:39:40 A few days ago,
00:39:42 ...on a group of Chinese workers who
00:39:46 Eleven were killed.
00:39:48 We've only just heard.
00:39:50 Those were plastered around
00:39:52 (Death to foreign murderers!)
00:39:55 I shouldn't worry too much.
00:39:57 Even the Nationalists are afraid
00:40:55 Do they take that water from the well?
00:40:57 Colonel, can I see where they get
00:40:59 (Imperialist pig!)
00:41:14 For starters,
00:41:16 ...using this well until I can test it.
00:41:25 Do you understand?
00:41:27 Yes, I understand, Dr. Fane.
00:41:29 I received my military training
00:41:32 If you don't like English,
00:41:34 we can speak Russian.
00:41:36 English will be fine. Thank you.
00:41:52 Here.
00:41:54 You have seen cholera before,
00:41:56 At the laboratory, of course.
00:41:57 No, I mean in a patient.
00:41:59 No. No, I haven't had the chance
00:42:05 Well, I'm not a clinician.
00:42:07 Did they not tell you?
00:42:08 I'm an infectious disease specialist.
00:42:13 Shall we?
00:42:14 After you, Doctor.
00:43:18 (Charlie)
00:43:22 (without you it is intolerable)
00:43:37 I don't need you.
00:43:41 Go back!
00:43:51 Mr. Waddington?
00:43:56 I'm looking for Mr. Waddington.
00:44:11 Wait here. All right?
00:44:20 Hello?
00:44:21 Mr. Waddington?
00:44:33 Mrs. Fane?
00:44:35 Good morning.
00:44:41 What can I do for you, Mrs. Fane?
00:44:43 I found a record for you.
00:44:48 Stravinsky.
00:44:49 Very modern. Thank you.
00:44:54 Was there something else?
00:44:57 I was wondering if you could tell me...
00:44:59 ...when the post comes through.
00:45:00 It's for Shanghai.
00:45:01 Unfortunately, since the cholera,
00:45:03 the cowards won't venture
00:45:05 ...but leave it with me.
00:45:07 A local trader I know is making the trip
00:45:11 Townsend.
00:45:13 Charlie Townsend?
00:45:14 Yes. He's an acquaintance
00:45:17 Do you know him?
00:45:19 Years ago. We were both assigned
00:45:23 Charming wife?
00:45:25 Yes. They're very popular, aren't they?
00:45:27 He'd made a science of popularity.
00:45:30 So, you know his family?
00:45:31 Well, well enough. I like Dorothy.
00:45:34 Yes, I understand they're quite
00:45:38 Oh, he had his little flirtations.
00:45:41 Nothing serious.
00:45:44 I once heard her say that she found it
00:45:46 ...that the women who fell
00:45:48 ...were so consistently second-rate.
00:45:56 Well, enjoy the record.
00:46:00 Mrs. Fane?
00:46:03 The letter.
00:46:06 Right.
00:46:08 Yes, it suddenly occurred to me that
00:46:11 Thanks all the same.
00:46:37 Can you pass the salt, please?
00:46:43 I'm sorry. Did you say something?
00:46:45 Could you pass the salt?
00:46:51 Thank you.
00:47:08 So, this is how it's going to be?
00:47:11 Passing her evenings in silence.
00:47:20 Walter.
00:47:24 Walter!
00:47:26 I wonder if you haven't gone insane.
00:47:36 - She's not cooking it.
00:47:39 Leave it.
00:47:41 Thank you.
00:47:51 Are you looking to kill yourself?
00:48:30 Town well's contaminated.
00:48:41 This is dirty. It's dirty.
00:49:22 What?
00:49:39 Mr. Waddington?
00:50:26 Mrs. Fane?
00:50:28 Mrs. Fane!
00:50:33 Come away. Come away.
00:50:56 What's the matter with Te-Ming?
00:50:59 You have the dead man on you.
00:51:02 They're very superstitious, aren't they?
00:51:04 She's lost three children and a husband
00:51:07 So, you can hardly blame her.
00:51:27 You know,
00:51:29 this is no place for a woman.
00:51:37 When they telegraphed me
00:51:38 coming out, I was astonished.
00:51:43 I imagined you might be a grim-visaged
00:51:47 ...with thick legs and a mustache.
00:51:52 I came into the bungalow
00:51:55 ...frail and tired...
00:51:59 ...and very unhappy.
00:52:02 It was a long journey.
00:52:03 But you're unhappy now.
00:52:07 And it occurred to me that you and your
00:52:09 husband might be madly in love...
00:52:12 ...and that you'd simply refused
00:52:15 That's a reasonable explanation.
00:52:17 Yes. But it's not the right one.
00:52:22 Do you know what I find strange?
00:52:25 That your husband should never look
00:52:28 He looks at the walls, the floor,
00:52:34 He has a great deal on his mind.
00:52:37 Yes, I'm sure of it.
00:52:43 Dr. Fane!
00:52:45 Dr. Fane!
00:52:48 Oh, God.
00:52:51 All right.
00:53:22 What are you doing?
00:53:28 Martini?
00:53:39 Yes?
00:53:43 I'm the bearer of a message from the
00:53:52 Who?
00:53:54 The nun who supervises the orphanage
00:54:02 I didn't know she was aware of
00:54:05 Well, apparently Mr. Waddington
00:54:08 She would very much like to meet
00:54:12 ...loyal wife of the compassionate
00:54:15 Right. Then I must prepare myself
00:54:18 She does understand if you...
00:54:22 ...don't want to venture into the center
00:54:26 If you're not afraid, why should I be?
00:54:28 I forgot.
00:54:31 Walter!
00:54:32 Oh, my God!
00:54:35 Oh, you're drunk.
00:55:12 (Foreigner!)
00:55:13 (Go home!)
00:55:32 Don't expect anything grand.
00:55:33 They're miserably poor.
00:55:54 Hello.
00:55:55 It's a great pleasure to make
00:55:58 of the wife of our good and brave doctor.
00:56:00 Lovely to meet you, too.
00:56:02 Mr. Waddington.
00:56:05 You must eat the madeleines.
00:56:08 Sister St. Joseph made them for you
00:56:17 So, tell me, Mrs. Fane.
00:56:19 To which faith do you subscribe?
00:56:24 Excuse me.
00:56:27 We attended services,
00:56:30 not religiously regularly.
00:56:34 You could say I'm a member of the
00:56:38 Which is an inoffensive way
00:56:39 don't quite believe in anything much.
00:56:44 You're very pretty.
00:56:46 And very young.
00:56:48 I assure you I'm not. I feel ancient.
00:56:55 If Mrs. Fane would like to see
00:56:57 ...and orphanage. I shall be glad
00:57:01 Alone.
00:57:16 We keep the older girls busy
00:57:18 It keeps them occupied.
00:57:20 And earns money for the convent.
00:57:26 That one won't allow us to baptize her.
00:57:38 Our music room.
00:57:42 Sister Maryse.
00:58:04 Sister Dominique was our pianist.
00:58:07 She died last week. Cholera.
00:58:15 Through there is the infirmary.
00:58:20 It is not a sight one would wish to see.
00:58:24 Shall I call Dr. Fane out to see you?
00:58:26 No. You needn't disturb him.
00:58:29 Now, with the epidemic...
00:58:32 ...we have even more to care for.
00:58:35 This baby was brought in this morning.
00:58:38 Another orphan.
00:58:45 She says Dr. Fane loves babies.
00:58:48 He spends as much time as he can
00:58:59 Mrs. Fane?
00:59:02 Mrs. Fane?
00:59:05 You all right?
00:59:06 Yes.
00:59:08 It's nothing...
00:59:11 ...only foolishness.
01:00:09 What do you want?
01:00:11 Sorry.
01:00:14 I brought you your supper.
01:00:16 All right. Just leave it there.
01:00:24 Is there something else?
01:00:26 What's that you're doing?
01:00:31 I am testing the nitrate levels of a
01:00:36 Why?
01:00:38 Why?
01:00:40 Can't possibly interest you.
01:00:44 Well, enjoy your supper.
01:00:57 Walter.
01:01:00 What do you propose we should do if
01:01:03 I have no ideas.
01:01:05 But I don't think any good will come...
01:01:06 ...of always talking about a
01:01:08 should do much better to forget.
01:01:09 But you don't forget.
01:01:10 Please. I really must work.
01:01:12 Won't you listen to what I have to say?
01:01:14 All right. If you insist.
01:01:21 It's, it's just today, having...
01:01:25 ...been at the convent with those nuns.
01:01:28 What have they done, converted you?
01:01:29 No.
01:01:32 They spoke of you.
01:01:34 What?
01:01:36 - It made you feel what?
01:01:39 Well, you should have been.
01:01:43 Excuse me.
01:01:45 If, if I can't work, I'm going to bed.
01:01:59 I know you're angry at me. But if we
01:02:01 could just try and talk about...
01:02:04 Honestly, I don't understand you.
01:02:05 What is it that you want from me?
01:02:07 Perhaps I just want us to be a little
01:02:09 less unhappy.
01:02:10 You're mistaken in thinking that
01:02:12 I have far too much to do here to think of
01:02:13 you very much at all.
01:02:14 That's exactly what I'm trying to say.
01:02:16 I feel useless.
01:02:17 What do you propose that
01:02:18 For God's sakes, Walter!
01:02:19 Will you stop punishing me?
01:02:24 Do you absolutely despise me?
01:02:29 No. I despise myself.
01:02:30 Why?
01:02:32 For allowing myself to love you once.
01:04:42 Hello.
01:05:19 I hope I haven't come at an
01:05:22 Sister Maryse died last night.
01:05:25 I've just written to inform her parents.
01:05:27 I'm so sorry.
01:05:30 But it is sinful of me to grieve...
01:05:33 ...when I know that her good and simple
01:05:39 How can I help you?
01:05:42 Well, I'm sure that with the
01:05:45 ...you must be even more shorthanded.
01:05:48 You see, I was wondering if I
01:05:52 ...and do anything just, just to help out.
01:05:57 My dear child, don't you think
01:05:59 ...coming here with your husband?
01:06:01 I've been here a month.
01:06:03 Believe me, I have nothing to do from
01:06:06 Perhaps I could help with the sisters
01:06:10 That is impossible. Cholera is a
01:06:14 Besides, what would happen if
01:06:16 I'd be happy to scrub the floors,
01:06:19 ...just something to feel useful.
01:06:22 That will not be necessary.
01:06:25 The orphans scrub the floors.
01:06:27 No, no, it is our business and
01:06:34 But there is always more to do each day.
01:06:39 Have you spoken to your husband
01:06:42 Yes.
01:06:54 I don't know what you're saying.
01:07:04 I also found traces in the river,
01:07:06 downstream from the burial grounds.
01:07:08 You've checked these results?
01:07:09 I tested it three times.
01:07:13 Well, that's it then.
01:07:15 I would recommend barricading
01:07:19 ...cut off all access to the river.
01:07:21 How far do you expect people
01:07:24 I've no idea.
01:07:25 Up river, at least a half-mile above
01:07:29 That's too far.
01:07:30 Nevertheless.
01:07:31 I agree with Dr. Fane.
01:07:34 It's necessary.
01:07:36 Also, I thought we'd agreed to post
01:07:38 ...ordering people to dispose
01:07:40 We have done that already, Doctor.
01:07:42 Yes, but if you don't enforce it
01:07:44 Because the families are hiding
01:07:46 Then they bury them too close
01:07:47 I understand the problem.
01:07:52 Colonel, I respectfully request that...
01:07:56 you order your soldiers...
01:07:57 ...to enter these people's homes...
01:07:58 ...and remove the bodies by force
01:08:07 It's all right.
01:08:33 Hello.
01:08:51 Yes, yes, yes. I understand.
01:08:53 The spirits need access to the water.
01:08:55 I just want to move a few of these
01:09:05 He said that they're under the protection
01:09:07 If he wants to move the bodies,
01:09:20 These really aren't the best times
01:09:22 ...to go exploring a Chinese town
01:09:24 Oh, do be quiet.
01:09:26 As if you care whether I'm killed by
01:09:31 Besides, I wasn't alone.
01:09:34 I was with my gallant protector
01:09:40 By the way...
01:09:41 ...you might be happy to know that...
01:09:43 ...I am just as useless to the nuns
01:09:48 I shut off the town's only
01:09:55 What will you do?
01:09:59 I have no idea.
01:10:07 Then I suppose we're both useless.
01:10:11 At last, something in common.
01:11:32 Dr. Fane. We've both been caught out
01:11:34 Not now, sorry.
01:11:36 I beg your pardon?
01:11:37 Counting.
01:11:39 Counting?
01:11:57 We'll camp here tonight.
01:12:05 What makes you think this
01:12:08 I don't think he will.
01:12:10 So, what do you plan to say to
01:12:12 I don't know.
01:12:17 These men are like animals.
01:12:20 They have no vision.
01:12:22 They only have hunger and strength.
01:12:26 Men like this have held the real power
01:12:31 But that time is coming to an end.
01:12:34 There's no place for them
01:12:39 I don't think you like my being here
01:12:43 I think China belongs to
01:12:45 ...but the rest of the world seems to
01:12:49 Yes, but that's got nothing to do
01:12:52 I didn't come here with a gun, you know.
01:12:54 I came here with a microscope.
01:12:56 I believe you.
01:13:00 But it would be nice to do this
01:13:03 ...without your country's guns pointing
01:13:13 Our plan is to divert the water to
01:13:16 ...above the burial grounds.
01:13:18 With your permission and
01:13:21 ...the graves will be moved away
01:13:23 And Colonel Yu and his men...
01:13:24 ...will enforce the prompt burial
01:13:27 ...maintaining the integrity of the
01:13:29 ...and enforcing proper sanitation
01:13:32 It will make a difference between a few
01:13:37 (He says, if we keep the
01:13:39 (and enforce proper
01:13:41 (then in a few weeks,)
01:13:42 (the death toll...)
01:13:43 (...could reduce more than
01:13:47 (Is he finished?)
01:13:50 (I won't sacrifice my men to that
01:13:53 (Forget it!)
01:13:55 (When people die...)
01:13:56 (...it's destiny! I'll have nothing
01:14:00 (You...)
01:14:01 (...get him out of here!)
01:14:04 He said no.
01:14:09 He doesn't speak any English, does he?
01:14:17 Tell him that's the most ridiculous suit
01:14:24 (This Doctor respects you greatly...)
01:14:30 (and you are right.)
01:14:32 (It is quite a mess, this epidemic.)
01:14:35 (But my superior said...)
01:14:37 (...if your men cannot control it...)
01:14:39 (...then our army will be happy
01:14:44 (After seeing this place...)
01:14:51 (...it's so overwhelming...)
01:14:53 (...I'm afraid once our soldiers
01:14:55 (...they won't want to leave.)
01:15:38 I'm sorry.
01:15:38 Do not stop on my account...
01:15:40 ...if Dr. Fane is enjoying himself.
01:15:44 No, no, not at all.
01:15:47 It's very nice. I was passing...
01:15:48 No. Stay.
01:15:50 I should go.
01:15:50 I insist.
01:15:57 All right, if you like.
01:15:58 Continue, Mrs. Fane.
01:16:00 But perhaps something a little
01:16:05 Yes, of course.
01:17:23 They brought in a new baby today.
01:17:26 The girls named her Zan Xien.
01:17:28 It means "brand new."
01:17:31 The nuns are going to call it Katherine...
01:17:34 ...which, of course, none of the girls
01:17:39 Thank goodness for those nuns.
01:17:42 They do so much for so little in return.
01:17:45 I suppose you can look at it that way.
01:17:48 You suppose?
01:17:50 I think it might be a bit more
01:17:54 They take in desperate children and
01:17:57 What could be so complicated
01:18:00 They also go to young mothers
01:18:03 They ask them to give their babies
01:18:06 They offer them money to support
01:18:07 ...to persuade them to do it.
01:18:10 They're not just here to run
01:18:13 They're turning those children
01:18:17 None of us are in China
01:18:20 Still, on the whole...
01:18:21 ...I think that what they're doing...
01:18:22 ...is a pretty good deed, don't you?
01:18:25 I'm here to study bacteria.
01:18:27 I don't feel the need to have an opinion
01:18:29 Well, I do, and I admire them.
01:18:32 I don't think it has to be so complicated
01:18:40 And I think what you're doing,
01:18:47 You used to feel contempt for me.
01:18:49 Walter. I can't believe that you with
01:18:52 ...should have such little sense
01:18:55 We humans are more complex
01:19:00 We're unpredictable. We make
01:19:04 Yes, we certainly do.
01:19:05 I'm sorry.
01:19:07 I'm sorry I'm not the perfect young
01:19:11 I'm just ordinary.
01:19:13 I never tried to pretend that
01:19:24 No, you certainly didn't.
01:19:28 I like the theater...
01:19:30 ...and dancing and...
01:19:33 ...playing tennis. I like games.
01:19:36 God forgive me, that's the way
01:19:39 Well, I play a pretty fierce
01:19:41 Oh, well, that's bloody exciting.
01:19:47 And you, you dragged me around all
01:19:51 ...blathering on about the miracle
01:19:54 ...and the flashing of the
01:19:57 ...or some such nonsense.
01:19:58 Honestly, I'd have been much happier
01:20:08 I suppose you're right.
01:20:11 It was silly of us to look for qualities
01:20:16 Yes.
01:20:19 Yes, it was.
01:20:25 Walter?
01:20:29 Why didn't you break down that door...
01:20:31 ...when you knew I was in there
01:20:35 You might have at least tried
01:20:40 He wasn't worth it.
01:20:45 Or maybe I'm just too proud to fight.
01:20:48 I don't know about that.
01:20:53 (Bury corpses immediately.)
01:20:56 (Please don't take him away!)
01:20:58 (His spirit will never rest!)
01:21:17 I've told Mother Superior to keep her
01:21:21 I put a guard outside the gate.
01:21:23 I'd advise any Westerners
01:21:26 All right.
01:21:35 Sister, has Mrs. Fane been
01:21:37 Yes. But she, she has left
01:21:48 (This is the work of the British devil!)
01:21:51 (Respect our traditions!)
01:22:07 Sung Ching.
01:22:10 Let's go!
01:22:12 Let's go!
01:22:14 Let's go!
01:22:45 Sung Ching. Where's Mrs. Fane?
01:23:04 I don't know what you're saying!
01:23:06 Get away from her.
01:23:08 - Are you all right?
01:23:25 Come on.
01:23:51 We're out of whiskey.
01:24:24 Dr. Fane.
01:24:27 Could I trouble you for a drink?
01:24:55 Hello, darling.
01:25:13 I was stationed at Hankow
01:25:17 ...when they were massacring
01:25:20 I was able to help a particular family.
01:25:23 New documents, that sort of thing.
01:25:26 She was the youngest of the daughters.
01:25:29 I didn't pay her too much attention
01:25:33 Well, more than I should have,
01:25:38 When I left Hankow, she followed me.
01:25:43 I sent her back two, three times.
01:25:47 ...she kept coming back.
01:25:54 I didn't realize you had so much
01:25:57 What makes you think I do?
01:26:01 I can see it in your eyes.
01:26:07 Men are incalculable.
01:26:11 I thought you were just like
01:26:13 ...now I feel I don't know the first thing
01:26:20 I wonder what she sees in you.
01:26:24 Wan Xi.
01:26:35 She says I'm a good man.
01:26:46 As if a woman ever loved a man
01:30:26 Morning.
01:30:36 Morning.
01:30:41 I should think it best to stay away
01:30:45 All right.
01:31:06 I'm going for a walk.
01:31:13 Come on, then.
01:31:57 What on earth are you doing all the way
01:31:59 Walking off a crippling hangover.
01:32:02 What are you doing?
01:32:04 I've been attempting to purchase
01:32:08 But his price is exorbitant.
01:32:10 Or my head is...
01:32:11 ...too shattered to negotiate.
01:32:19 So...
01:32:21 - Would you like a ride home?
01:32:23 The buffalo?
01:33:12 You see, we're diverting it from
01:33:15 ...sending it straight into the center
01:33:16 of town where they can get it easily.
01:33:18 It's over a half-mile. It gave us a devil
01:33:38 But it's worth it.
01:34:52 Oh, Mother.
01:34:55 Am I going to die?
01:34:57 Come, come. You mustn't be so silly.
01:35:01 Listen, ma chere...
01:35:02 ...is it possible that you're with child?
01:35:09 - No.
01:35:10 - No.
01:35:12 I mean...
01:35:15 I...
01:35:18 I suppose it's possible.
01:35:20 There is no doubt about it.
01:35:22 Yes. Sister St. Joseph knew at once.
01:35:24 She comes from a large family so she
01:35:26 has experience in these matters.
01:35:29 I can't believe it.
01:35:30 Why can't you believe it?
01:35:33 Having a child is so natural.
01:35:36 Yes.
01:35:38 Think how happy your husband will be.
01:36:00 And what's happened here?
01:36:01 - I'm all right.
01:36:03 I'm fine.
01:36:05 - Let me look at you.
01:36:07 No. I don't think so.
01:36:10 Did you feel nauseous? Or just faint?
01:36:13 Walter, stop.
01:36:17 I'm pregnant.
01:36:19 A baby?
01:36:24 You're quite certain?
01:36:26 Yes.
01:36:31 Well, that's wonderful.
01:36:38 How long do you think you've been
01:36:43 Two months.
01:36:45 Maybe longer.
01:37:04 Kitty.
01:37:09 Am I the father?
01:37:15 I honestly don't know.
01:37:19 I'm sorry.
01:37:27 Well.
01:37:34 It doesn't matter now.
01:37:37 Does it?
01:37:39 No.
01:37:43 No, it doesn't.
01:38:44 Dr. Fane!
01:38:46 Come with me.
01:39:02 What is this? Where are they
01:39:04 The cholera spread south
01:39:07 They have no doctors or facilities there.
01:39:09 If they come in,
01:39:10 We've got to keep them
01:39:12 Dr. Fane!
01:39:26 Dr. Fane!
01:39:40 Stop! Stop!
01:39:41 Stop!
01:39:45 Please stop here!
01:39:47 Colonel, tell them not to
01:39:49 Tell them we'll help them here!
01:40:16 Mrs. Fane. Gather all the children
01:40:21 Wait here.
01:40:24 Let's go!
01:41:02 That boy. Bring him here,
01:42:24 He has a cut. I'll treat him.
01:43:12 I don't understand.
01:43:14 Why didn't he wake me?
01:43:16 He made an early start.
01:43:21 How far is the refugee camp?
01:43:23 Just outside the town, in the foothills.
01:43:29 Dr. Fane told me he wanted you
01:43:34 I didn't want to leave you.
01:43:36 Yes. And we appreciate it,
01:43:39 ...I think you did not want to
01:43:42 Well... it's my duty.
01:43:45 Duty is only washing your hands
01:43:52 I fell in love when I was 17...
01:43:55 ...with God.
01:43:57 A foolish girl with romantic notions...
01:44:00 ...about the life of a religious.
01:44:04 But my love was passionate.
01:44:08 Over the years, my feelings
01:44:12 He's disappointed me. Ignored me.
01:44:16 We've settled into a relationship
01:44:22 The old husband and wife who sit
01:44:25 but rarely speak.
01:44:28 He knows I will never leave Him.
01:44:31 This is my duty.
01:44:33 But when love and duty are one.
01:44:37 ...then grace is within you.
01:44:43 Your soldier is waiting to take you back.
01:44:48 I'd rather stay.
01:44:50 No.
01:45:07 What? What is it?
01:45:09 What?
01:45:10 Mrs. Fane?
01:45:13 Mr. Waddington?
01:45:15 It's your husband.
01:45:16 What? What is it?
01:45:18 He's been taken ill.
01:45:39 Where is he?
01:45:44 Mrs. Fane?
01:45:53 Walter!
01:45:54 Oh, no. She can't be here.
01:45:55 It's not safe. Waddington!
01:45:57 I'm afraid I've got no say in the matter
01:46:11 I don't want an audience.
01:46:13 You have to go.
01:46:15 Your baby.
01:46:16 Please, you must go.
01:46:24 Walter, tell me what I should do.
01:46:27 Slow that drip down.
01:46:30 Good, good.
01:46:31 Kitty? Kitty.
01:46:37 It's going to get much worse
01:46:41 Are you prepared for this?
01:46:45 Yes.
01:47:34 What is it?
01:47:35 (We're running out of saline.)
01:47:39 Can you send for more?
01:47:41 (I have...)
01:47:41 (...but for many it will be too late.)
01:48:22 Kitty.
01:48:27 Kitty.
01:48:31 Are you awake?
01:48:36 Are you feeling better?
01:49:00 Forgive me.
01:49:06 Forgive you?
01:49:13 There's nothing to forgive.
01:49:36 Walter.
01:49:40 I'm sorry.
01:50:11 I'm so sorry.
01:50:14 Mrs. Fane?
01:50:18 Dr. Fane would want to be
01:50:24 Yes, of course.
01:50:48 (At the clear fountain,
01:50:54 (I found the water so nice that
01:51:01 (So long I've been loving you,
01:51:08 (Under an oak tree, I dried myself)
01:51:13 (On the highest branch, a nightingale
01:51:20 (So long I've been loving you,
01:51:27 (Sing, nightingale, sing,
01:51:32 (Your heart feels like laughing,
01:51:38 What are you doing?
01:51:40 (So long I've been loving you,
01:51:47 (I lost my beloved without deserving it)
01:51:52 (For a bunch of roses that I denied him)
01:51:59 (So long I've been loving you,
01:52:07 (I wanted the rose to be
01:52:13 (And my sweet beloved to be
01:52:21 (So long I've been loving you,
01:52:28 (At the clear fountain,
01:52:34 (I found the water so nice that
01:52:41 (So long I've been loving you,
01:52:48 (Under an oak tree, I dried myself)
01:52:53 (On the highest branch, a nightingale
01:53:00 (So long I've been loving you,
01:53:20 It's silly, really.
01:53:22 They'll die in a week.
01:53:24 It's hardly worth the cost.
01:53:27 What do you think?
01:53:28 I think they're quite nice.
01:53:31 Really?
01:53:33 I think you're right.
01:53:37 Come on.
01:53:40 We better hurry. Grandfather's waiting.
01:53:47 Kitty Fane?
01:53:51 As I live and breathe.
01:53:53 Hello, Charlie.
01:53:55 What are you doing in London?
01:54:00 I know it's been a long time.
01:54:03 I should have written.
01:54:07 Who's this fine chap? Hello, young man.
01:54:10 What's your name?
01:54:11 Walter.
01:54:12 Hello, Walter. I'm Charlie Townsend.
01:54:17 How old are you?
01:54:18 Five.
01:54:19 Come on, darling. We should really
01:54:22 Yes, of course.
01:54:24 Well, it's lovely seeing you again.
01:54:30 Goodbye, Walter.
01:54:32 Goodbye.
01:54:37 Kitty!
01:54:39 I'm going to be in London for the next
01:54:41 Goodbye, Mr. Townsend.
01:54:45 Goodbye, Mrs. Fane.
01:54:50 Who was that, Mommy?
01:54:52 No one important, darling.
01:58:56 IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR FRIENDS