Triad Underworld (2004)

Director
Ching-Po Wong

Main cast
Andy Lau; Jacky Cheung; Shawn Yue; Edison Chen; Jacklyn Wu

Genres
Drama, Crime, Action

Description
When Triad leader Hung's wife gives birth to a baby boy, Hung considers leaving the world of the gangsters. Despite the fact that he is not sure of his decision, word gets out fast and now, a brutal war begins in the world of "jiang-hu". Two hoodlums, Wing and Turbo, set to make a name for themselves, are ordered to kill Hung. Meanwhile, an internal conflict begins between Hung and his #1 man, Left-Hand. Despite this conflict, the two have nothing but respect for each other. However, they know deep down, that there are people waiting to get rid of Hung.


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