Synopsis

After serving twelve years for murder, Don Lee is released from prison determined to live honestly. His former criminal associates pressure him to assassinate a Philippine presidential candidate, but he refuses. When the politician is killed anyway, Don is framed and hunted by both police and criminals. With help from unexpected allies, he races to expose the conspiracy and clear his name.

Factoids & Trivia

• The film was released in Hong Kong on July 16, 1998, and remained in theaters through August 5.

• Much of the story is set and was filmed in the Philippines, giving the production a distinct international crime-thriller atmosphere.

• The film combines a fugitive thriller with themes of loyalty, betrayal, moral responsibility, and the possibility of rehabilitation.

• It was made during a late-1990s period when Hong Kong action cinema was increasingly mixing local crime stories with overseas settings and more grounded dramatic material.

• The Hong Kong theatrical run earned HK$4,497,310.

• The soundtrack was composed by Raymond Wong and Andrew Worboys, while the cinematography was credited to Ross W. Clarkson and Paul Yip.