The storm team is ambushed by the ghost team during the escort mission. The captain, Gao Zhan (played by Yu Rongguang), escapes from death under the cover of his teammates. Six months later, Gao Zhan and Pang Jian (played by Xing En) lead the tiger team to rescue the scientists, and the ghost team again tit-for-tat. In the process of rescuing the hostages, they gradually unearth the huge conspiracy hidden behind. Gao Zhan and the Tigers are ambushed again and forced into a difficult situation where they find it impossible to fight back... However, it turns out that everything is within Gao Zhan's plan, and eventually Gao Zhan and Pang Jian join hands with the hostile forces to start a dangerous fight.
Practical Effects
Real tactical gear porn; Hong Kong action veterans doing their thing.
Stunts
Yu Rongguang still moves like he did in 1993—respect.
Direction
Yan Jia structures reveals like a reverse heist film.

Director
Yan Jia
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Yu Rongguang was Jet Li's nemesis in 'Once Upon a Time in China II'—this is his late-career pivot to stoic commander roles.
The 'Tiger Team' vs 'Ghost Team' naming reflects PLA special forces mythology in recent Chinese action cinema.
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