Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragonby
Wang Hui Ling, James Schamus, Tsai Kuo Jung
based on the novel by
Wang Du Lu
EXT. YUAN COMPOUND - DAY
Security men and porters are loading wagons for a convoy.
As they work, we see across the lake a lone horseman entering
the village. One of the men recognizes him.WORKER
Master Li is here!ANGLE ON: Li Mu Bai, thirties, powerful and handsome.
In the background, old Aunt Wu, at the sight of Li Mu Bai,
drops her parcels and runs excitedly into the building.INT. YUAN HALLWAY - DAY
Aunt Wu runs hurriedly through the halls.AUNT WU
Shu Lien!INT. YU'S ROOM - DAY
Yu, a beautiful woman in her early 30s, is finishing packing
for the convoy, wrapping a few small items in a linen
wrapper, as Aunt Wu bursts in.AUNT WU
Li Mu Bai is here!INT. YUAN PRACTICE HALL - DAY
LI
How's everything?AUNT WU