In 1980s Hong Kong, troubled youth Chan Lok-kwun, a mainland refugee, struggles to survive in the Kowloon Walled City by joining underground fights. Betrayed by crime boss Mr. Big while trying to buy a fake ID, he steals drugs from him and seeks refuge in the Walled City, where he encounters Cyclone, a compassionate yet authoritative crime lord.
Practical Effects
Pre-CGI Hong Kong fight choreography that actually hurts to watch.
Production
The Walled City set: a character itself, claustrophobic and alive.
Acting
Louis Koo's Cyclone: terrifying tenderness in one performance.
Director
Soi Cheang
Raymond Lam Fung
Chan Lok-kwun
Louis Koo
Cyclone
Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
Mr. Big
Richie Jen
Chau
Terrance Lau Chun-Him
Shin
Kenny Wong Tak-Ban
Tiger
Philip Ng Wan-Lung
King
Tony Wu
Twelfth Master
German Cheung Man-Kit
AV
Aaron Kwok
Jim
Fish Liew Chi-Yu
Fanny
Tommy Chu Pak-Hong
Woman Beater
Cecilia Choi
Jim's Wife
Deon Cheung Chung-Chi
Chief
Jozev Lau
Double Blade
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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